A. Purpose And Intent: The purpose of this title is to establish regulations and procedures for the processing and consideration of subdivision applications.
B. Land Use Authority: The Planning Commission is designated as the Land Use Authority for the approval of lot line adjustments and minor subdivisions.
C. Interpretation: In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare. The Planning Commission is designated as the Land Use Authority to interpret this title.
D. Fees For Processing Applications:
1. Fees for processing applications shall be established by the Plain City consolidated fee schedule.
2. Applications that have been deemed complete and have not been pursued with reasonable diligence before the appropriate board shall expire after six (6) months. The applicant will have to submit a new application and fees to restart the process.
E. Notice Of Decision: After hearing the evidence and considering the application, the approving authority (Planning Commission), shall make its findings and have them entered in the minutes. Upon a decision by the approving authority, a notice of decision shall be mailed to the applicant at the address or e-mail address given in the application. A notice of decision can be a written notice or a copy of the approved minutes. A decision by the approving authority is final at the time the notice of decision is issued. If a notice of decision is not sent, the decision shall be final on the date the minutes from the meeting are approved by the approving authority. The City Recorder shall also mail notice of any decisions to any person or agency who, in writing, requested such notification before the decision was rendered. Decisions are subject to requirements and conditions stated in the staff report and listed in the meeting minutes.
F. Hearing And Publication Notice For The Planning Commission And City Council: At least ten (10) days' notice of the time and place of which shall be given of any public hearing before the Planning Commission as per State Code. (Ord. 2017-14, 12-7-2017, eff. 12-8-2017)