Prior to filing an application for the approval of a subdivision plat, the subdivider shall prepare and submit a concept plan to the Village Clerk-Treasurer for review by and consultation with the Village Plan Commission. The concept plan shall be to scale showing the layout of the lots and streets, approximate dimensions and proposed public improvements. The subdivider shall also provide information regarding land suitability, including soil conditions, topography, wetlands and information regarding access and accessibility of the site with respect to existing roads and existing development within 300 feet of the site.
Following preliminary consultation and before submitting a final plat, a preliminary plat shall be prepared by and submitted to the Village Clerk-Treasurer for review and a recommendation by the Village Plan Commission. The Village Plan Commission shall review the preliminary plat for conformance with the requirements of this chapter and all other ordinances, rules, regulations and adopted plans of the Village of Sherwood. The Village Plan Commission shall make its recommendation to the Village Board to approve, conditionally approve or reject the preliminary plat within 60 days of its submittal unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider. The Village Board shall take action to approve, conditionally approve or reject the preliminary plat within 90 days of its submission to the Village Clerk-Treasurer. The Village Board shall state in writing any conditions of approval or reasons for rejection. Failure of the Village Board to act within 90 days of submittal constitutes approval of the preliminary plat unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider.
The subdivider shall be responsible for filing the appropriate number of copies of the preliminary plat with all other state, county and local agencies, departments, utilities and municipalities pursuant to § 236.12(2), Wis. Stats.