(A) Upon receipt of the preliminary plat, the Planning Department shall perform its review of the proposed street systems, street plans and compliance with municipal street standards, tentative determination of street and drainage improvements and maintenance requirements and water and sewage disposal proposals.
(B) Upon preliminary review, the Planning Department shall make the determination as to distribution of the preliminary plat and may include, but not be limited to the following departments and/or agencies:
(1) The Town Engineer for review of drainage and flood control measures and street improvements;
(2) The Planning Director for compliance with public objectives, giving special attention to design principles and standards as set forth in this Development Code, streets and thoroughfares as related to the streets and highway plans and to neighborhood circulation, utility methods and systems, existing and proposed zoning and land use of the tract and its environs and land required for schools, parks and other public facilities;
(3) The Parks and Recreation Department for recommendations regarding parks and recreation spaces;
(4) The Police Department and Fire Chief for review of features of proposed development relating to their respective areas of operation;
(5) The Manager for review of sewage disposal and water supply proposals;
(6) The Superintendent of the town school district for information;
(7) Where the land abuts a state highway, to the State Department of Transportation for recommendations regarding right-of-way and intersection design;
(8) The United States Postmaster in the municipality; and
(9) Letters of certification and/or signed copies of the proposed preliminary plat from appropriate agencies and utility companies approving the proposed preliminary plat and confirming availability of services.
(C) The reviewing offices shall transmit their recommendations to the Planning Department in writing within 15 days of receipt of the preliminary plat. The Planning Department receives and summarizes the reviewing office recommendations, prepares a report and presents it to the Commission.
(Prior Code, Ch. 4, Art. V, § 4-394) (Ord. 432-06, passed 6-19-2006)