(a) Upon approval of a preliminary plat, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall certify one copy thereof to Council for approval or disapproval. Failure of Council to approve or disapprove the preliminary plat at the next regular meeting occurring more than ten days following certification of the plat to Council shall be deemed to constitute approval of the preliminary plat by Council, unless a further delay is agreed to by the subdivider. Approval by Council of the preliminary plat shall constitute approval of the layout of the streets and public grounds shown thereon and shall evidence Council’s intention to accept the dedication of the same upon approval by the Commission of the final plat. The approval of the preliminary plat shall be effective for a maximum period of 12 months, unless an extension is granted by the Commission.
(b) The approval of the preliminary plat does not constitute an acceptance of the subdivision, but merely authorizes the developer to proceed with work on the final plat. One copy of the approved preliminary plat, signed by the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Mayor, shall be retained in the office of the Fiscal Officer. One signed copy shall be given to the subdivider and one signed copy shall be given to the Village Engineer.
(c) Receipt of such signed copy is authorization for the subdivider to proceed with the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for the minimum improvements required by these subdivision regulations and with the preparation of the final plat. Prior to the construction of any improvements required or to the submission of any bond, the subdivider shall furnish to Council all plans, information and data necessary for such improvements. These plans shall be examined by Council and shall be approved if they are in accordance with the requirements of these subdivision regulations. Following such approval, construction may be started or the amount of a bond determined, as provided.
(Ord. 5-89, passed 5-8-1989)