(A) Purpose. The purpose of the preliminary plat phase, insofar as possible, is to assist the subdivider and the reviewing authorities in determining whether the proposed subdivision conforms to the standards and requirements of these regulations and the approved area general plan, and the pertinent standards and regulations of affected municipal departments. The preliminary plat phase is intended to establish lot design for the subdivision, establish utility layout and street and intersection design, and identify waivers from the subdivision regulations. The preliminary plat phase helps assure that the final plat design is consistent with the overall plan for the area. Outside agency review is included at this stage, so that utility and street issues are addressed early in the development process, and the subdivider can be assured that factors affecting approval of the final plat have been considered prior to the final design of the public improvements. Preliminary plat approval by the Village Board of Trustees shall not qualify the plat for recording.
(B) A preliminary plat shall be required for all subdivisions except as outlined below. The requirement for a preliminary plat shall not apply under the following conditions:
(1) Where any tract of land within the village limits is to be divided into less than ten lots of less than five acres each.
(2) Where any tract of land within the village limits is the entire parcel owned by the subdivider and the tract is a portion of an approved area general plan.
(3) Where any tract of land is subdivided under the terms and requirements of the agricultural subdivision process.
(4) where any tract of land is subdivided under the terms and requirements of the rural residential subdivision process.
(5) where any tract of land is subdivided under the terms and requirements of the minor subdivision process.
(6) where any tract of land is subdivided under the terms and requirements of the certificate of exemption process.
(C) When a preliminary plat is not required, no further subdivision of adjacent land owned by the same beneficial interests shall be considered for subdivision within five years without full compliance with the requirements for a preliminary plat.
(D) When a preliminary plat is not required, the subdivider may proceed directly with preparation and submission of a final plat, construction plans, and other subsidiary documents.
(Ord. 15-12-01, passed 12-15-2015)