The Plan Commission shall approve, approve conditionally or disapprove such preliminary plat in accordance with its determination of whether or not all requirements of this chapter are satisfied. Such action shall be taken within 75 days after the subdivider’s application, the preliminary plat and all other required materials are submitted to the Secretary of the Commission; provided, however, that the Commission may delay its action at the request of the applicant.
(A) If the preliminary plat is approved with modification or waiver of certain requirements, the Plan Commission shall set forth in its own records such modifications or waivers and the reasons therefor.
(B) If the preliminary plat is approved conditionally, the Plan Commission shall set forth in its own records the conditions and reasons therefor and provide the subdivider with a copy. In any additional approval, the Plan Commission may require the subdivider to submit a revised preliminary plat.
(C) If the preliminary plat is disapproved, the Plan Commission shall set forth the reasons for such action in its own records and provide the subdivider with a copy. The Commission should, if possible, make recommendations on the basis of which the proposed subdivision may be approved.
(D) Any person feeling himself or herself aggrieved at any action of the Commission upon any proposed plat or replat may apply in writing to the Commission prior to its next regular meeting for modification of the action complained of, and such application shall be considered by the Commission at such time and in such manner as it may determine.
(E) If the preliminary plat is approved, the Plan Commission shall enter such action on its official records and notify the applicant of such approval.
(F) Approval of a preliminary plat by the Plan Commission is not an acceptance of the subdivision plat for record and shall not be indicated on the face of the preliminary plat. Such approval shall be deemed only tentative approval of the subdivider’s application and shall constitute only an expression of approval of the general plan as a guide in the preparation of a final plat for final approval and recording, upon fulfillment of all requirements of this chapter. Such tentative approval shall not limit the Commission in introducing changes or revisions which it may subsequently deem necessary to the interests and needs of the community.
(G) Tentative approval shall be effective for a maximum period of 12 months unless, upon written application by the developer, the Plan Commission grants an extension. If the final plat has not been submitted for final approval within this time limit, a preliminary plat must again be submitted to the Plan Commission for tentative approval.
(1984 Code, § 16.20.020)