The procedures outlined in this Appendix A are intended only as a guide and do not modify the detailed procedures set forth in Chapter 1115 and other parts of these Subdivision Regulations:
(a) Land Planning and Subdivision Regulations are prepared by the Planning and Zoning Commission and after holding a public hearing are recommended to Council, and are reviewed and are adopted by Council.
(b) Thereafter, subdivisions are reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the adopted regulations and any amendments thereto.
(c) The developer, before subdividing, obtains information on, or a copy of, the Subdivision Regulations, and other applicable codes in effect.
(d) For a minor subdivision, the developer prepares a sketch plan and submits it to the Commission. After review, the Commission may give final approval and the subdivision may be recorded and the lots created may be sold.
(e) For a major subdivision, the developer prepares a preliminary plan in accordance with the Planning Criteria, Chapter 1117, submits it to the Commission and applies for approval. After review, the Commission shall recommend, conditionally recommend or not recommend the preliminary plan to Council.
(f) Council shall approve or disapprove the Commission's recommendations within sixty days.
(1) Apply for approval of drawings and specifications of improvements, and after approval construct the improvements and then apply for approval of final plat for recording, or,
(2) Apply for approval of plans and specifications of improvements and of the final plat concurrently and furnish performance guarantees for the subsequent construction of the improvements.
(h) The Commission may approve the drawings and specifications for improvements. However, it may approve the final plat only after the improvements are installed or performance guarantees furnished.
(i) After approval, the final plat of the subdivision may be recorded by the developer and he may sell the lots.
(j) The developer shall offer for dedication the streets or other public areas and Council may accept same.
(k) The acceptance of streets and utilities for use and maintenance shall be by separate action of Council.