Prior to the submission of a preliminary plat of any proposed subdivision within the jurisdiction of the village, the subdivider shall make known his or her intentions to the Planning Commission and Plats Officer. During this preliminary or pre-application stage, the following actions shall be taken.
(A) Action by the subdivider. The subdivider shall meet informally with the Plats Officer for the purpose of presenting a general outline of his or her proposal, including, but not limited to:
(1) Written notification of “letter of intent” from the subdivider to the Planning Commission, establishing the subdivider’s intentions as to development of the land;
(2) A sketch of plans and ideas regarding land use, street and lot arrangement, and tentative lot sizes;
(3) Tentative proposals regarding water supply, sewage disposal, surface drainage and street improvements; and
(4) Evidence of consultation with, and tentative approval of public utility companies concerned.
(B) Action by the Plats Officer. The Plats Officer shall discuss the proposed subdivision with the subdivider and advise him or her of procedural steps, design and improvement standards, and general plat requirements, after which the Plats Officer shall proceed with the following investigations:
(1) Advise the developer of existing village plans which might affect the proposed subdivision;
(2) Check the existing zoning of the tract and make recommendations if a zoning change is necessary or desirable;
(3) Determine the adequacy of existing or proposed schools, parks and other public spaces;
(4) Inspect the site or otherwise determine its relationship to major streets, utility systems and adjacent land uses, and determine any unusual problems in regard to topography, utilities, flooding and the like; and
(5) Consult with the Village Engineer regarding improvements and standards.
(C) Action by the Planning Commission. Upon receipt of the letter of intent and official acknowledgment of same, and upon certification by the Plats Officer that the discussions and investigations described in division (B) above have been completed, the Planning Commission shall authorize the subdivider in writing to prepare and submit his or her preliminary plat.
(Prior Code, § 8-4-1) (Ord. 2015-16, passed 8-3-2015)