(A) After the pre-application conferences, the study session and staff conferences, the subdivider shall submit an application for approval of a primary plat to the Plan Commission (copy) and the Clerk- Treasurer (original) with payment to the Town Clerk- Treasurer in the manner required by the town.
(B) The subdivider shall further be required to pay the prescribed application fee, as stated hereinafter, at the time of the filing of the application to the Town Clerk-Treasurer.
(1) The application shall be submitted to the Town Clerk-Treasurer, with a copy provided to the Plan Commission, at least 15 days prior to the public hearing and shall be accompanied by the following:
(a) Twelve copies of all maps and data as set forth in this chapter, as amended from time to time;
(b) A certified check or money order, in the amount of $300 plus $100 per lot for the first five lots of the subdivision; then $25 for each additional lot after the initial five lots.
(2) Petitioner shall provide proof of publication, pursuant to the applicable Indiana statute, at the time of the public hearing, and in all events the Vidette Messenger and another general circulation paper shall be utilized, at least ten days prior to the hearing, not including the date of the meeting, pursuant to the applicable Indiana statutes, as amended from time to time, together with the adjacent property notification within 500 feet by certified mail, return receipt requested, all to be done by the petitioner. The Plan Commission shall take either one or more of the following actions:
(a) Approve the primary plat; or
(b) Require additions, corrections, changes or other information necessary for compliance with this chapter, as amended from time to time or approval of the primary plat.
(3) Reject the subdivision proposal when it finds the proposal does not comply with the requirements of this chapter, as amended from time to time, or other ordinances of the Town of Kouts, or where a proposed subdivision would adversely affect the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order or general welfare of the community and residents of the town.
(C) The Plan Commission shall so advise the subdivider of the action taken in writing not more than ten working days following the date of the public hearing at which the action is taken.
(D) The subdivider shall be required to submit with the primary plat the written recommendation of all utility and public service companies, such as General Telephone Company, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and the like, proving the easements as shown or any changes that have been requested.
(E) The approval of the primary plat by the Plan Commission implies the general acceptability of the layout and the engineering proposals submitted; however, the Plan Commission may require additions and changes for approval of the final plat and engineering.
(F) Primary plat approval shall be effective for a maximum period of 12 months, unless upon application by the subdivider in writing an extension of time is requested, the Plan Commission, finding reasonable grounds therefore, grants an extension which shall not be for a longer period of time than 12 months; provided, however, that final plat approval of any portion of the primary plat shall automatically extend the remainder of the primary plat for an additional 12 months from the time of final plat approval of the particular phase for which final plat approval was granted.
(Ord. 1995-2, passed 1-3-95; Am. Ord. 2014-2, passed 5-19-14)