(A) After the public hearing, the Plan Commission shall approve, approve with conditions, continue, or deny the minor subdivision plat application.
(B) The Plan Director shall return one copy of the plat application and plat to the petitioner with the date of approval, conditional approval, continuance, or denial and the reasons therefore, in writing, not more than ten days following the regular monthly meeting at which the minor subdivision plat was considered. The Plan Director shall maintain one file copy of the plat application and plat.
(C) If the Plan Commission requires any additions, changes, corrections or information necessary for compliance with this chapter for approval of the minor plat, they shall so advise the petitioner in writing not more than ten days following the regular monthly meeting at which the minor plat was considered. The petitioner may resubmit the application for minor plat without payment of additional fee, for approval of Plan Commission.
(D) If the application is disapproved, fees on a resubmitted plat shall be the same as if it were an original submittal.
(E) It shall be the responsibility of the petitioner to file the approved and signed final minor subdivision plat with the Howard County Recorder within one year from the date of approval. Simultaneously, the petitioner shall record covenants and any agreements of dedication together with any other legal documents as shall be required to be recorded by Plan Commission or other applicable governmental agency. The filing and recording of a plat is without legal effect unless approved by the Plan Commission.
(F) If the minor plat is not recorded within one year from the date of approval, the approval shall become null and void. No notice of expiration will be given.
(Ord. 6405, passed 4-10-06)