(A) For every subdivision within the territorial jurisdiction established by § 150.03 of this chapter, which does not qualify as a minor subdivision, the subdivider shall submit a preliminary plat which shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board before any construction or installation of improvements may begin.
(B) Eight copies of the preliminary plat (as well as any additional copies which the Subdivision Administrator determines are needed to be sent to other agencies) shall be submitted to the Subdivision Administrator at least 20 days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which the subdivider desires the Planning Board to review the preliminary plat.
(C) Preliminary plats shall meet the specifications in § 150.25.
(D) After having received the preliminary plat from the subdivider, the Subdivision Administrator shall submit copies of the preliminary plat and any accompanying material to other officials and agencies concerned with new development including, but not limited to:
(1) The district highway engineer as to proposed streets, highways, and drainage systems (required if new streets are to be placed on the State System);
(2) The county health director as to proposed water or sewerage systems (required if subdivision is in the extraterritorial jurisdiction);
(3) Any other agency or official designated by the Planning Board or town official.
(E) The Planning Board shall review the preliminary plat at or before its next regularly scheduled meeting which follows at least 20 days after the Subdivision Administrator receives the preliminary plat and the comments from the appropriate agencies.
(F) The Planning Board shall, in writing, recommend approval, conditional approval with recommended changes to bring the plat into compliance, or disapproval with reasons within 20 days of its first consideration of the plat.
(G) If the Planning Board recommends approval of the preliminary plat, it shall retain one copy of the plat for its minutes, and transmit two copies of the plat to the Town Commissioners with its recommendation.
(H) If the Planning Board recommends conditional approval of the preliminary plat, it shall keep one copy of the plat for its minutes, transmit two copies of the plat and its recommendation to the Town Commissioners, and return the remaining copies of the plat and its recommendation to the subdivider.
(I) If the Planning Board recommends disapproval of the preliminary plat, it shall retain one copy of the plat for its minutes, transmit two copies of the plat and its recommendation to the Town Commissioners, and return the remaining copy of the plat and its recommendation to the subdivider.
(J) If the preliminary plat is disapproved, the subdivider may make the recommended changes and submit a revised preliminary plat, or appeal the decision to the Town Commissioners.
(K) If the Planning Board does not make a written recommendation within 40 days after its first consideration of the plat, the subdivider may apply to the Town Commissioners for approval or disapproval.
(L) If the subdivider appeals the decision of the Planning Board, he shall present the preliminary plat to the Town Commissioners at its next regularly scheduled meeting which follows the Planning Board's decision by at least 20 days.
(M) If the Town Commissioners approve the preliminary plat in the case of an appeal, such approval shall be noted on two copies of the plat. One copy of the plat shall be retained by Town Commissioners and one copy shall be returned to the subdivider. If the Town Commissioners approve the preliminary plat with conditions, approval shall be noted on two copies of the plat along with a reference to the conditions. One copy of the plat along with the conditions shall be retained by Town Commissioners and one copy of the preliminary plat along with the conditions shall be returned to the subdivider. If the Town Commissioners disapprove the preliminary plat, the reasons for such disapproval shall be specified in writing. One copy of the plat and the reasons shall be retained by Town Commissioners and one copy shall be returned to the subdivider.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)