(A) Where a master subdivision plan is required by the below provisions, the pre-preliminary plat review is mandatory.
(B) In other cases, this review is optional at the discretion of the proprietor.
(1) Proprietor’s responsibility.
(a) The proprietor shall provide sketch plans for lot and street arrangements. He or she shall also indicate his or her intentions as to water supply, sewage disposal, surface drainage, and other proposals as appropriate.
(b) A master plan shall be prepared and submitted by the proprietor whenever:
1. The tract proposed is only a portion of a larger land holding; or
2. The tract is part of a larger land area which would pose problems of complicated development due to unusual topographic conditions, land use, land owners, or other conditions; and/or
3. Such master subdivision plan shall be considered a pre-preliminary plat for the area then proposed for platting.
(2) Municipality’s responsibility. The Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, through it appropriate officials and agents, shall inspect the site, noting the following:
(a) Major thoroughfares in the area;
(b) Utility systems available to service the platted area;
(c) Adjacent land uses;
(d) Unusual development problems;
(e) Topography;
(f) Drainage;
(g) Existing zoning;
(h) Adequacy of existing schools and public open space; or
(i) Availability and feasibility of providing municipal services.
(3) Deposit. At the time that a proprietor requests a pre-preliminary review, he or she shall deposit with the Clerk-Treasurer the fee as provided for below.
(4) Findings. The Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, shall, within 90 days of filing, furnish its findings to the proprietor. Such findings shall not commit the municipality to any subsequent actions, but shall be construed as informational findings to facilitate subsequent states of subdivision design.
(1984 Code, § 6-02-03-020) (Ord. 11, passed 8-26-1969)