(a) Filing. The subdivider shall prepare and file eight (8) copies of a preliminary plat, according to the standards and other requirements of these Regulations, and submit the filing fee (see Section 1115.06), not less than fifteen (15) working days prior to the Commission's regularly scheduled meeting date. The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a registered surveyor.
(b) Approval. The Commission shall forward copies of the preliminary plat to such officials and agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of study and recommendation. After receipt of reports from such officials and agencies, the Commission shall determine whether the preliminary plat shall be approved, approved with modifications, or disapproved. Notice of such action shall be supplied to the subdivider, and if disapproved or modified, the reasons for disapproval or modification.
(1) The Commission shall act on the preliminary plat within thirty (30) days after filing unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider or his agent.
(2) The Commission will notify the subdivider if his presence is required at the meeting.
(3) When a preliminary plat has been approved by the Commission, the Chairman of the Commission shall affix his signature to the plat and attach thereto a notation that it has received preliminary approval and return one (1) copy to the subdivider for compliance with final plat requirements of these subdivision regulations.
(4) Preliminary approval shall confer upon the subdivider the rights and guarantees for a one year period from the date of approval, that the general terms and conditions under which the preliminary approval was granted will not be affected by any changes and/or amendments to these Regulations.
(Ord. 2001-13. Passed 3-21-01.)