Prior to the completion of the final survey of streets and lots of any subdivision and before any map of the subdivision is made in form suitable for recording, a preliminary layout, prepared in accordance with the regulations set forth herein, shall be submitted to the plan commission for its review and recommendations. In the event a proposed subdivision is one acre or less in area, the subdivider shall have the right to dispense with preparation of the preliminary layout and to proceed directly with submission of the final plat. In such case, the fee provided in section 11-2-2-4 of this chapter shall be payable upon submission of the final plat. The subdivider must submit preliminary plans. (1985 Code § 10-2-2)