1191.05 PRELIMINARY PLAT.

   In planning and developing a subdivision the Subdivider or their agent shall comply with the general principles of design and minimum requirements for the layout of subdivisions set forth in these rules and regulations, and in every case shall pursue the following procedure:

   (a)   Prepare and Submit. The Subdivider shall prepare a Preliminary Plat of the proposed subdivision which shall conform to the requirements set forth in Section 1193.01. The Preliminary Plat, in conjunction with any associated documentation, an application, and fee, shall be filed with the Planning Department for processing and scheduling.

   (b)   Staff and Planning Commission Review. The Preliminary Plat will be checked by the Planning Commission as to its conformity with the Roadway Functional Classification Map, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations. Copies of said Preliminary Plat will be referred by the Planning Commission for recommendation or other action to the applicable administrative officials governing zoning, building, engineering, public works, and/or fire, for the review of all items within their jurisdiction including construction plans of the proposed improvements.

   (c)   Approval.

      (1)   Upon receipt of the recommendations and advice of action concerning matters covered in the preceding paragraph, the Planning Commission will tentatively approve or disapprove the Preliminary Plat, or approve it with modifications, noting thereon any changes that will be required.

      (2)   Upon approval by the Planning Commission, the Preliminary Plat shall be forwarded to City Council. City Council shall review the recommendation of staff and Planning Commission and approve or disapprove the Preliminary Plat, or approve it with modifications, noting thereon any changes that will be required. Council shall approve the Preliminary Plat via Resolution.

      (3)   Small-scale subdivisions that include the platting of five (5) or less lots are not subject to approval by City Council. The approval of such subdivisions by Planning Commission shall be deemed the final approval of the Preliminary Plat.

      (4)   One copy of the Preliminary Plat will be returned to the Subdivider with the date of said tentative approval or disapproval endorsed thereon. Similar copies will be transmitted to the Director of Engineering. The approval of the Preliminary Plat by the Planning Commission and City Council is to be considered only as an approval of the layout, with the understanding that the Director of Engineering, and other applicable City Officials, may modify any engineering or construction details proposed by the Subdivider, whenever required for the protection of the public interest.

         (Ord. 2021-5-30. Passed 5-12-21.)