(A) The Planning Commission shall act upon the proposed plat within the time limits outlined in § 152.15, unless the subdivider agrees to an extension in writing. The Township Board action shall be within the time limits established in the State Subdivision Control Act, Public Act 288 of 1967, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 et seq. Review, approval or denial of a proposed plat shall be based on the following considerations:
(1) Township, county and state regulations and ordinances;
(2) The availability and adequacy of sewer, water and other utilities;
(3) Open space preservation and natural resource protection;
(4) Availability of recreation and public service facilities;
(5) Master Plan proposals; and
(6) The standards of this chapter and the health, safety and welfare concerns of the township.
(B) Tentative plat approval is irrevocable for a maximum of one year, unless an extension is applied for in writing by the subdivider and granted by the Township Board. Tentative plat approval establishes the layout and design of streets/lots and open spaces. Final preliminary approval is good for two years with the same conditions for extension as mentioned above. Final preliminary plat is usually granted once preliminary engineering is completed, and deals with the plat remaining substantially the same as approved at the tentative stage. Final plat approval involves only the approval of the Township Board and deals with the plat preparation with recording pursuant to the sale of lots.
(Ord. 9b, passed 6-8-1988)