A. Based on the EAC recommendations at the preapplication stage regarding his general program and objectives, the subdivider shall prepare a preliminary plat, together with improvement plans and other supplementary material as specified.
B. Four (4) copies of the preliminary plat and supplementary material shall be submitted to the planning commission with a written and dated application for approval at least ten (10) days prior to the planning commission meeting at which it is to be considered for review by the EAC. A written recommendation from the EAC shall be forwarded to the planning commission as to the adequacy of recommended modification of the plans submitted. A copy of such recommendations shall be forwarded to the subdivider prior to the planning commission meeting. If the subdivider disagrees with the recommendation of the EAC, an appeal in writing of such decision can be made to the planning commission for final decision.
C. Following a review of the preliminary plat and other material submitted for conformity thereof to these regulations, the planning commission shall express its approval of the preliminary plat and state the conditions of such approval, if any, or if disapproved, shall express its disapproval and its reasons therefor.
D. The action of the planning commission shall be noted on two (2) copies of the preliminary plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider and the other retained by the planning commission.
E. Approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval to the layout submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the final plat which will be submitted for approval of the planning commission and for recording upon fulfillment of the requirements of these regulations and the conditions of the preliminary plat approval, if any. Preliminary approval shall confer upon the applicant the following rights for a three (3) month period from the date of approval:
1. That the general terms and conditions under which the preliminary approval is given will not be changed.
2. That the said applicant may submit on or before the expiration date the whole, part, or parts of said plat for final approval. (Ord. 2013-20)