(A) The subdivision agent shall review a preliminary plat in accordance with the requirements of VA Code § 15.2-2260.
(B) The subdivision agent shall review the plat for compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other applicable law.
(C) If the subdivision agent determines that the plat complies with the requirements of this chapter, and other applicable law, and that all conditions of approval have been met, he or she shall approve the plat and certify his or her approval by letter to the applicant. If the subdivision agent determines that the plat does not comply with the requirements of this chapter, and other applicable law, he or she shall disapprove the plat and promptly inform the subdivider of the disapproval as provided in division (D) of this section.
(D) A written notice of disapproval shall state the reasons for disapproval, with citation to the applicable section of this chapter or other law, and what corrections or modifications will permit approval of the plat. The subdivision agent shall either mail the notice of disapproval by first class mail or personally deliver it to the subdivider, and shall certify in the notice the date of delivery or mailing and advise the applicant that such corrections or modifications may be made and that the application may be resubmitted within 180 days of that date.
(E) In the event the subdivider fails to resubmit the application and plat within the period described in division (D) of this section, the plat shall be deemed to be denied and a new application and fee shall be required for submittal of the plat.
(Ord. passed 11-15-2006; Am. Ord. passed 11-10-2020; Am. Ord. passed 12-8-2020)