11-2-3: MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL PROCESS:
All major subdivisions shall (unless waived by the director of public works) obtain approval through the following described process:
   A.   Sketch Plan: Prior to the submission of the preliminary plan as hereafter provided, the developer shall present a sketch of the proposed plan to the director of public works for discussion and comment regarding the requirements for the general layout of streets, reservations of land, street improvements, drainage, sewerage, fire protection, availability of services and similar matters.
   B.   Preliminary Plan: Based on the discussion of the sketch plan, and unless waived by the director of public works, the developer shall submit the preliminary plan for approval. The preliminary plan shall provide all of the information as provided in section 11-2-4 of this chapter. The preliminary plan will be subject to review by the director of public works and/or the planning and zoning commission.
   C.   Final Plat And Plan Submission And Approval: The final plan shall consist of the prepared final plat and the final plans, all prepared after preliminary review and approval, all in conformance with the provisions of this title regarding final plat and plans. (2005 Code)