Major subdivisions shall be approved in four (4) stages: preapplication meeting stage, preliminary plan stage, improvement plans and the final plat stage.
(A) The preapplication conference stage provides the subdivider the opportunity to discuss the proposed subdivision with the appropriate agencies so that he can become familiar with subdivision requirements, existing conditions, and future plans.
(B) The preliminary planning stage requires the subdivider to present all information needed to enable the commission to determine that the proposed layout is satisfactory and will serve the public interest. This stage also ensures that the subdivider will not be required to expend excessive monies without some assurance that his plat will be finally approved.
(C) The improvement plan stage requires the subdivider to present all the information needed to enable the superintendent of public works to check the drainage areas and to determine that the storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water lines, and material proposed for street construction meets the requirements of these regulations and the specifications of the superintendent of public works.
(D) The final planning stage requires the subdivider to present a complete survey plat to enable the commission to determine that the subdivision fully complies with these regulations and conforms to the approved preliminary plan. (Ord. 869, 11-5-2001)