[R.O. 1997 §405.190; Ord. No. 1088 §3, 12-9-1991]
After reaching the preliminary conclusions regarding the requirements for the proposed subdivision, the subdivider shall submit a preliminary plat together with any supplementary information necessary.
[R.O. 1997 §405.200; Ord. No. 1088 §3, 12-9-1991]
A. 
Prior to the filing of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall contact the Zoning Administrator to determine:
1. 
Procedure for filing plats.
2. 
Availability of public sewers and water.
3. 
Comprehensive plan requirements for major streets, land use, parks, schools, and public open spaces.
4. 
Zoning requirements for the property in question and adjacent properties.
[R.O. 1997 §405.210; Ord. No. 1088 §3, 12-9-1991]
A. 
Filing Fee. A filing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall accompany the filing of each preliminary plat, plus two dollars ($2.00) for each lot for the first ten (10) lots, plus one dollar ($1.00) for each lot thereafter. Maximum fee shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
B. 
Number Of Copies. The subdivider shall submit ten (10) copies of the preliminary plat and ten (10) copies of a vicinity map (if not on the preliminary plat) showing the location of the proposed subdivision (see attached sample plat). These plans shall be filed with the official authorized to administer the Subdivision Regulations at least fifteen (15) days prior to a regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which the preliminary plat is to be considered.
C. 
Preliminary plats shall contain:
1. 
The proposed name of the subdivision. (The name shall not duplicate or too closely resemble the name or names of any existing subdivision.)
2. 
The location of the boundary lines of the subdivision and reference to the section or quarter section lines.
3. 
The names and addresses of the developer, and the surveyor and/or engineer who prepared the plat.
4. 
Scale of the plat, one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet or larger.
5. 
Date of preparation and basis for north.
6. 
Existing conditions.
a. 
Location, width and name of platted streets or other public ways, and utility rights-of-way, parks and other public open spaces, and permanent buildings within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision shall be shown on the preliminary plat.
b. 
All existing sewers, water mains, gas mains, culverts or other underground installations within the proposed subdivision or adjacent thereto, with pipe sizes and manholes, and location shall be shown.
c. 
Topography (unless specifically waived by the engineer) with contour intervals of not less than one (1) foot nor more than five (5) feet as determined by the engineer, referred to USGS datum shall be shown; also, location of watercourses, bridges, wooded areas, lakes, ravines, and such other features as may be pertinent to the subdivision shall be shown.
7. 
The general arrangement of lots and their approximate size.
8. 
Location and width of proposed streets, alleys, pedestrian ways, and easements.
9. 
The general plan of sewage disposal, water supply, and utilities in areas where public sewers and/or water are proposed to serve the subdivision. In other cases, a notation shall be made on the plat indicating type of sewage disposal and water system proposed.
10. 
Location and size of proposed parks, playgrounds, churches, school sites, or other special uses of land to be considered for reservation for public use.
[R.O. 1997 §405.220; Ord. No. 1088 §3, 12-9-1991]
A. 
Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be conveyed to the subdivider in writing within ten (10) days after the official Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which time the plat was considered. In case the plat is disapproved, the subdivider shall be notified of the reason for such action and what requirements shall be necessary to meet the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B. 
The approval of the preliminary plat does not constitute an acceptance of the subdivision, but is deemed to be an authorization to proceed with the preparation of the final plat. The approval of the preliminary plat shall only be effective for a period of six (6) months, unless an extension is granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission for up to an additional six-month period. If the final plat for any part of the area covered by the preliminary plat has not been submitted for approval within this specified period, a preliminary plat must be resubmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval.