(A) The preliminary plat and plan shall be filed with the City Manager. The Manager shall then review the same to ascertain if it complies with the regulations set forth in this and other chapters of the city code. At least 30 days prior to taking final action on a preliminary plat, the proposed preliminary plat must be presented by the Manager to the Commissioner of Transportation for review if the plat includes or borders on a trunk highway. Within five days after receiving a preliminary plat that includes or borders on an existing or proposed county road, the Manager must submit it to the county engineer for review. The Manager is authorized to engage such technical help as he or she deems necessary in making his or her investigation. Within two weeks from date of filing, if technical matters have been decided, the Manager shall refer said plat and plan to the Planning Commission with copies of the findings and all technical reports. The Planning Commission shall within 30 days after receiving said matter return the same to the Manager with its recommendations. The Manager shall then submit the matter to the Council with all reports and recommendations as above provided, including his or her own recommendation.
(B) The Council shall, after a study of the matter, do one of the following:
(1) Set a date for a hearing on said matter;
(2) Order changes as determined necessary;
(3) Refuse to accept and approve said plat or plan.
(C) If a public hearing is ordered, it shall be held within 30 days from the date of the submission of the matter to the Council. The meeting shall be preceded by at least one week’s published notice. The public hearing may be adjourned from time to time as the Council deems necessary.
(D) Following the public hearing, the Council shall approve the plat and plans in their original form, approve them subject to certain changes as outlined or refuse to approve same. If the Council decides to approve the plat and plan, such formal approval shall be granted only after the requirements in § 154.008(E)3. are fulfilled.
(Ord. passed 7-21-99)