(A) A subdivider shall submit to the Plan Commission a written application for preliminary plat approval for a major subdivision.
(B) The Commission shall, upon receiving an application for preliminary plat approval for a major subdivision, review the plat along with the accompanying exhibits. If it is determined that the requirements and standards of this chapter have been substantially met, the Commission shall docket a date for public hearing at the next Commission meeting, notify the applicant and give notice of public hearing as required by law. If the Commission determines that the preliminary plat does not meet the requirements, and standards have not been substantially met, the application for preliminary plat approval shall not be docketed for hearing but immediately returned to the subdivider with the reasons noted.
(C) Following the public hearing, the Commission may then approve the preliminary plat, approve it subject to conditions or request additional information on specific technical matters or disapprove it. The Commission may require the changes or revisions as are deemed necessary in the interest and needs of the community.
(D) Approval of a preliminary plat for a major subdivision shall not constitute approval of a final plat. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval to the layout submitted on the preliminary plat and act as a guide in the preparation of the final plat. Approval of the preliminary plat will terminate two years from the date of the approval unless further extended by the Commission upon written request of the subdivider.
(E) Upon approval of the preliminary plat for a major subdivision, the Commission will indicate upon each copy that it has been approved. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider along with a written statement indicating the action taken by the Commission. If approved with conditions, a written copy of the conditions shall be attached to each copy of the approved plat and the plat shall be marked as having conditional approval.
(F) If disapproved, the Commission shall return to the subdivider one copy of the plat marked disapproved by the Plan Commission, along with a written statement indicating the reason or reasons for the disapproval.
(G) If the reason for disapproval is correctable, the changes may be made by the subdivider and the preliminary plat returned to the Plan Commission for reconsideration. Notice of public hearing shall be given prior to reconsideration of the preliminary plat.
(Ord. 83-003, passed 4-12-1983)