Without exception, the following procedure shall be followed in detail in order to obtain approval of the final plat:
(a) Pre-application Procedure.
(1) Previous to the filing of an application for conditional approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider may, if he so desires, submit to the Planning Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting, plans and data as specified in Section 1105.05. This step does not require formal application, fee or filing of the plat with the Commission.
(2) At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the Commission shall inform the subdivider that the plans and data as submitted or as modified do or do not meet the objectives of these regulations. When the Commission finds the plans and data do not meet the objectives of these regulations it shall express its reasons therefor.
(b) Conditional Approval of Preliminary Plat.
(1) On reaching conclusions, informally as recommended in subsection (a) hereof, regarding the subdivider's general program and objectives, the subdivider shall cause to be prepared a preliminary plat, together with improvement plans and other supplementary material as specified in Section 1105.05.
(2) Five copies of the preliminary plat and supplementary material specified shall be submitted to the Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting with written application for conditional approval at least ten days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered.
(3) Following:
A. Review of the preliminary plat and other material submitted for conformity thereof to these regulations and review of the preliminary plat by the Lake County Sanitary Engineer and the Lake County Board of Health for their approval;
B. Negotiations with the subdivider on changes deemed advisable and the kind and extent of improvements to be made by the subdivider;
and
C. Review and approval of the preliminary plat by the Engineer.
The Commission shall, at or before the second subsequent regularly scheduled meeting, act thereon as submitted, or modified, and if approved, the Commission shall express its approval as conditional approval and state the conditions of such approval, if any, or if disapproved, shall express its disapproval and its reasons therefor.
(4) The action of the Commission shall be noted on two copies of the preliminary plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider and the other retained by the Commission.
(5) Conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat (subdivision plat). Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval to the layout submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the final plat which shall be submitted for approval of the Commission and for recording upon fulfillment of the requirements of these regulations and any conditions of the conditional approval.
(c) Approval of Final Plat.
(1) The final plat shall conform substantially to the preliminary plat as approved, and, if desired by the subdivider, it may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat which it is proposed to record and develop at the time, provided, however that such portion conforms to all requirements of these regulations.
(2) The final plat and written application for approval thereof shall be submitted to the Commission at least ten days before being acted upon.
(3) Five copies of the final plat and other exhibits required for approval shall be prepared as specified in Section 1105.05 and shall be submitted to the Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting within twelve months after approval of the preliminary plat: otherwise such approval shall become null and void unless an extension of time is applied for and granted by the Commission.
(4) At least ten days prior to presentation of the final plat for approval, complete detail construction plans and estimates of cost as required in Section 1105.05(c)(2) shall be presented to the Engineer for review and approval.
(5) After being acted upon by the Commission, a recommendation for approval or disapproval shall be forwarded to Council. Council at a regularly scheduled meeting shall then approve or disapprove the recommendation of the Commission.
(6) If the action by Council is for approval of the final plat, the developer shall then deliver to the Engineer the items required in Section 1105.06, together with evidence of title. If everything is satisfactory, the Village Solicitor and the Clerk of Council shall sign the final plat and it may then be recorded.
(7) A copy of the final plat as recorded shall be filed with the Engineer.
(8) Final "as built plans" shall be filed with the Engineer.
(Ord.1967-18. Passed 5-8-67.)