A. Application Information: The preliminary plat, at a minimum, shall include the following information:
1. Two (2) copies of the preliminary plat including all information required in this title or as established by city policy;
2. One electronic copy in PDF format of the preliminary plat including all plat information required in this title or as established by city policy;
3. Completed and signed application with corresponding fee(s) as established by resolution of the council;
4. Exact legal description of the property; and
5. Abstractor's certificate of property owners within three hundred fifty feet (350') of the preliminary plat boundaries.
B. Staff Review, Public Hearing, And Approval: The city shall complete the review, public hearing and approval process according to the requirements of section 12-2-2 of this chapter.
C. Final Requirements: Prior to a final plat submission, the following information shall have been reviewed and approved by the council:
1. A preliminary plat in accordance with the provisions of this title;
2. An environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) when required and subject to the provisions of Minnesota state statutes;
3. Approval of other governmental jurisdictions that have approval authority of preliminary plats;
4. An engineering feasibility report unless this requirement has been waived by the council; and
5. A tree preservation plan in accordance with subsection 11-6-3E of this code.
D. Lapse And Extension Provision: Approval shall be effective for a period of five (5) years after action by the council unless otherwise specified by the council. Upon expiration of the time limit, all approvals for preliminary plat or portions thereof for which a final plat has not been recorded with the county, shall be null and void and a new petition and processing shall be necessary to revalidate the preliminary plat unless the council shall grant an extension of time prior to the expiration date. This subsection will pertain to all preliminary plats approved after January 1, 2015. (Ord. B-91, 8-5-1997, eff. 8-11-1997; amd. Ord. B-253, 8-16-2016; Ord. B-286, 12-15-2020)