(A) At its next regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning Commission shall review the preliminary plat for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Should a subdivider/developer request a special meeting of the Planning Commission, he or she shall first remit payment of $300 to help offset costs associated with the special meeting.
(C) Within 30 days from the date of submission of the preliminary plat or the filing of the last item of required supporting data, whichever date is later, the Planning Commission shall either approve or disapprove the application for preliminary plat approval, unless the Planning Commission and the subdivider/developer mutually agree to extend this time limit.
(1) If the Planning Commission disapproves the preliminary plat, they shall furnish to the applicant, within the 30-day period, a written statement specifying the aspects in which the proposed plat fails to conform to this chapter and/or the official map.
(2) If the Planning Commission approves the preliminary plat, they shall promptly so inform the City Council, the Building and Zoning Department and the applicant.
(3) If the Planning Commission fails to act on a preliminary plat within the prescribed time limits, the failure to act shall be considered a positive recommendation.
(D) No plat that provides access to a state highway shall be approved by the Planning Commission until the same has been reviewed by and comments received from IDOT.
(Ord. 2009-21, § 18.5-4-17, passed 10-5-2009; Am. Ord. 2016-29, passed 11-7-2016)