The preliminary plat shall illustrate the proposed development of the entire parcel or parcels. The purpose of the preliminary plat is to show, on a map, all facts needed to enable the Planning Commission to determine the merit of the proposed development based upon aspects of proper planning and whether the proposed layout of the land in the subdivision furthers the public interest, health, safety and welfare. The preliminary plat shall not serve as a record or final plat.
(a) The subdivider shall prepare a preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision which shall conform with the requirements set forth in this chapter and in the design standards and construction drawings of the city. At least 30 days prior to the meeting of the Commission at which the preliminary plat is initially to be presented, the subdivider shall file with the City Engineer the following:
(1) An application, obtained in the Engineering, Building and Planning Department, for approval of the plat;
(2) Twenty copies of the plat; and
(3) The fee set forth in § 205.01.
(b) The filing of an application for approval of a preliminary plat with the City Engineer shall constitute the consent by and acceptance of the subdivider to pay the fees to the city. Failure to pay the fees constitutes an incomplete application and will not be placed on the Planning Commission agenda for consideration until the fees are paid.
(Ord. 99-207, passed 1-10-2000)