Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a proprietor from consulting informally with village officials for the purpose of investigating and discussing procedures and standards of the village with reference to the matters set forth in this chapter or other provisions of this code that affect, or may affect, the area in which a proposed subdivision is to be located, or from submitting a pre-preliminary plat to village officials for their information and review. With respect to the foregoing, a proprietor should become familiar with the provisions of this chapter, any applicable zoning provisions, the Land Division Act, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 through 560.293, and the requirements of the several state and county agencies required by the Land Division Act, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 through 560.293, to review and approve a plat. The proprietor should investigate the health standards of the village, the county, and the state relating to sewage disposal, water supply, erosion control, drainage, and flood control. The proprietor should, additionally, consider the adequacy of existing schools, parks, playgrounds, and other open spaces to serve the proposed subdivision and the relationship of the proposed subdivision with respect to the existing streets and streets planned for the future.
(Prior Code, § 721.01)