Major subdivisions shall be approved in three stages: sketch plat stage, preliminary plat stage and final plat stage as follows:
(a) The sketch plat stage requires the subdivider to present a sketch-type plat to the Zoning Inspector for the purpose of determining street classifications, acceptable street names, an acceptable subdivision name and possible problems with zoning, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer and water service and other community facilities, such as the elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan, school system and transportation routes. This stage ensures that the subdivider will not expend extensive monies developing detailed plans and plats that may not be acceptable to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) The preliminary plat stage requires the subdivider to present all information needed to enable the Planning and Zoning 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 extensive construction level design monies without some assurance that his or her plat will be finally approved.
(c) The final plat stage requires the subdivides to present all construction level data needed to enable the Planning and Zoning Commission to determine that the subdivision fully complies with these Subdivision Regulations and conforms to the approved preliminary plat. After approval of the final plat by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Commission will forward to City Council its recommendation for acceptance of proposed street dedications and the improvement surety amount.