Before filing a preliminary plat for approval, the subdivider must submit to the Board 10 copies of a preliminary sketch not less than two weeks preceding the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. This preliminary sketch shall be drawn as specified in § 267-22.
The preliminary sketch shall be accompanied with a letter of intent,
briefly describing the desired public utilities and improvements for
the proposed plat. The letter of intent shall specifically discuss
the feasibility of a stormwater management facility within the subdivision.
The Planning and Zoning Board shall, within 60 days of its submission,
express its opinion in writing of the proposed plat with regard to
the availability and feasibility of desired improvements.
Based on the Planning and Zoning Board's review of the preliminary
sketch, the subdivider may proceed with submitting a preliminary plat
and rezoning petition, if required.
After approval of the preliminary sketch and before submitting a final plat for approval, the subdivider shall submit six copies of a preliminary plat not less than two weeks preceding the meeting of the Board for preliminary sketch approval. These plats will be drawn as specified in § 267-23. The preliminary plat shall also be submitted by the subdivider or his agent to the Department of Administration and be approved by such agency.[1]
Following a review of the preliminary plat and after negotiation
with the subdivider on changes deemed advisable, including the kind
and extent of improvements to be made by him, the Board shall within
90 days of its submission express its approval or disapproval in writing
to the subdivider. The Board shall state the conditions of such approval,
if any, and if disapproved shall state its reasons for rejection.
Approval of the preliminary plat with the proper zoning shall entitle
the subdivider to final approval of the layout shown by such plat
if the final plat is submitted within 36 months of the date of approval
of the preliminary plat and conforms to such layout and conditions
of the approved preliminary plat. The plat shall have been certified
as nonobjectionable by all local and state agencies having the authority
to object.[2]
Submission of plat. After approval of the preliminary plat, five copies of the final plat meeting the requirements of § 267-24 shall be submitted to the Board within 36 months of the approval of the preliminary plat. The final plat shall also be submitted by the subdivider or his agent to the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration for final approval.[1]
Engineering plans. Engineering plans as listed below shall be approved
by the Town and other local and state agencies prior to the Board
approving the final plat:
Phasing plan. Subsection A, which requires final plats to be filed within 36 months of preliminary plat approval, may be waived by the Town Board, provided that:[2]
Subdivider's agreement. The subdivider shall execute a subdivider's
agreement prior to final plat approval. Furthermore, an irrevocable
letter of credit, cash escrow or Town acceptance of public improvements
shall be provided prior to final plat approval of that phase of development.[3]
Approval or rejection of plat. Upon receipt thereof, the Board shall
examine the final plat and all necessary certificates to determine
its conformance with the preliminary plat and the requirements established
in this chapter. Approval of the final plat shall not be granted until
the plat has been certified as nonobjectionable by all state and local
agencies having the authority to object. The final plat may be conditionally
approved but not signed until certification by other agencies is obtained.
The Board shall take action on the final plat within 60 days after
the plat has been submitted to the Board. If disapproved or conditionally
approved, the reasons or conditions shall be stated on the record
of the Board and forwarded in writing to the subdivider.
Recorded. Restrictive covenants if in place shall be recorded by
the developer and provided to the Town prior to final plat approval.
The final plat of the subdivision shall be recorded by the subdivider
in the office of the Register of Deeds of Brown County, Wisconsin,
as required by § 236.25, Wis. Stats. Four copies of the
recorded final plat shall be forwarded to the Board for distribution.
Dedication. When a final plat of subdivision has been approved by
the Board and state, federal and all other required approvals are
obtained and the plat is recorded, that approval shall constitute
acceptance for the purpose designated on the plat of all lands shown
on the plat as dedicated to the public, including street dedications.
Building permits. No building permit shall be issued by the Town
until all public improvements, except asphalt street surfaces, have
been installed and accepted by the Town for that phase.