A. 
The purpose of the preapplication procedure is to afford the subdivider the opportunity to avail himself of the advice and assistance of the Bethel Township Planning Commission and the County Planning Commission, and to consult early and informally with both planning commissions before preparation of the preliminary plat and before formal application for its approval.
B. 
During the preapplication procedure, the subdivider can advantageously make use of the services of both planning commissions to help him analyze the problems of the development and plan more adequately for its sound coordination with the community. This preliminary discussion also affords both planning commissions the opportunity to give informal guidance to the development at a stage when potential points of difference can be more easily resolved. It can also simplify official actions and save unnecessary expense and delay.
When preapplication is used, the following procedure shall apply:
A. 
Prior to the filing of an application for conditional approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit, at least 15 days prior to the meeting of the Commission, three copies of the plats and data specified in Article IX, §§ 395-58 through 395-60, to the Commission and four copies of the plats and data to the County Planning Commission.
A. 
Within 30 days of the receipt of preapplication plats and data, the Commission shall inform the subdivider that the plats and data as submitted or modified do or do not meet the objectives and requirements of this chapter.
B. 
The Commission shall also inform the subdivider of the County Planning Commission's findings that the plats and data as submitted or as modified do or do not meet the objectives and requirements of this chapter and the county subdivision regulations.
C. 
When the Commission finds the plats and data do not meet the objectives or requirements of this chapter, it shall express its reasons therefor in writing.