§ 154.035 PROCEDURE OVERVIEW.

   (A)   Stage A, Preliminary Consultation.

      (1)   The subdivider submits a letter of intent and meets informally with the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Board to discuss his or her sketch plan and proposed improvements.

      (2)   The Chairperson, after checking the proposed sketch plan, may consult with the Village Attorney, Village Engineer, Village President, Zoning and Building Officer. The Chairperson shall thereafter advise the subdivider as to the apparent adequacy of the proposed plan.

   (B)   Stage B, Preliminary Plat.

      (1)   The subdivider prepares a preliminary plat, including a preliminary engineering plan in compliance with §§ 154.130 through 154.134, and files an application for approval along with three copies of the proposed plat with the Planning and Zoning Board.

      (2)   The Planning Zoning Board obtains the required recommendations from the Village Engineer. After applying the provisions of this chapter, it approves the preliminary plat, or it approves the preliminary plat subject to modification, or it rejects the preliminary plat. Findings are reported to the subdivider in writing.

   (C)   Stage C, Final Plat.

      (1)   Within 12 months of the date of the approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider prepares and submits to the Village Clerk four copies of the final plat incorporating all required modifications to the preliminary plat, together with final engineering plans and specifications. The Village Clerk shall immediately transmit such final plat to the Planning and Zoning Board and the Village Engineer for their review and recommendations.

      (2)   The Planning and Zoning Board determines whether or not the final plat is in conformance with the approved preliminary plat and forwards the plat, with its recommendation, to the Village Board.

      (3)   The Village Board approves or rejects the final plat within 60 days of submission by the Planning and Zoning Board.

      (4)   Upon receipt of a certified copy of the approved final plat, prior to executing the Clerk’s certificate, the Village Clerk shall verify the existence of a letter of credit, bond or other security as required herein for the completion of subdivision improvements. Thereafter, the subdivider may record the final plat with the County Recorder. After proper recording of the plat of subdivision, the developer may proceed to develop and sell the lots of his or her subdivision.

(Ord. 1999-2, Subdivisions § 3, subs. .010, passed 2-15-1999)