The preparation of a subdivision for platting shall be carried out through the following process. Submittals must include all information outlined in § 151.022.
(A) Optional sketch plan and pre-preliminary plat review, set forth in § 151.023, involves township staff, consultants and Planning Commission for direction to the proprietor, but no formal action is taken.
(B) Tentative preliminary plat review, set forth in § 151.024, involves review of basic street layout and lot arrangement, the review of additional information required under this chapter, and a recommendation by the Planning Commission to the Township Board for approval or denial. The Township Board, within 90 days from the date of filing, shall tentatively approve and note its approval on the copy of the preliminary plat to be returned to the proprietor, or set forth in writing its reasons for rejection and requirements for tentative approval.
(C) Final preliminary plat review, set forth in § 151.025, involves review by applicable outside (state and Genesee County) agencies prior to review and action by the Township Board. The Board shall review the final preliminary plat, after the plans have been revised to be in conformance with the requirements of outside agencies. The Township Board shall consider and review the final preliminary plat at its next meeting, or within 30 days of the date of filing of an application that is accepted as complete. The Township Board will then either approve the application, if the proprietor has met all the conditions laid down for approval of the final preliminary plat have been met, or deny the application. The Township Board will then instruct the Clerk to promptly notify the proprietor of approval or rejection in writing, and if rejected to give the reasons.
(D) Final plat approval, set forth in § 151.027, involves review and action to approve or deny the final plat by the Township Board at its next regular meeting or within 20 days of the date of filing of an application that is accepted as complete. The Township Board shall either approve the final plat if it conforms to all of the provisions of this chapter and instruct the Clerk to certify on the plat to the Township Board’s approval; or reject the final plat, instruct the Clerk to give reasons in writing as set forth in the minutes of the meeting, and return the plat to the proprietor.
(Ord. 372.1 Art. III, passed 6-10-1999)