1. The owner or developer of any tract of land to be subdivided shall cause a preliminary plat to be prepared, a plat of the subdivision containing the information specified herein and shall file 12 copies and an electronic copy with the Clerk.
2. Preliminary plats shall be filed with the Clerk at least 15 days prior to scheduled Commission meetings. Adjoining property owners shall be notified of preliminary plats by first class mail at least 10 days prior to Commission meetings.
3. The Clerk shall immediately transmit three copies of the preliminary plat to the Commission for study and recommendation.
4. The Commission shall examine the plat as to its compliance with this chapter, and the comprehensive plan of the City and shall have 30 days to submit a recommendation to the Council provided that the owner or developer may agree to an extension of time not to exceed 60 days. A copy of the recommendation shall be forwarded to the owner or developer.
5. The Council, upon receipt of the Commission’s recommendation, or after 30 days, or any extension thereof shall have passed, shall by resolution grant approval or reject the preliminary plat. If the preliminary plat is rejected, the Council will advise the owner or developer of any changes which are desired or should have consideration before approval will be given. Upon making such changes, the developer may resubmit the preliminary plat for approval by the Commission and the Council. Approval of the preliminary plat by the Council shall constitute approval to proceed with the preparation of the final plat but shall not be deemed approval of the subdivision.
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