[Ord. No. 489 Art. VI §6.1, 8-19-1997]
Any subdivision of land, other than a minor subdivision as approved under the requirements of Article V, shall constitute a major subdivision and shall be approved in accordance with the provision of this Article.
[Ord. No. 489 Art. VI §6.2, 8-19-1997]
A. 
In order to minimize development planning costs, avoid misunderstanding and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, the applicant is required to submit to the Commission a sketch plan of the subdivision prior to the formal application for a preliminary plat.
B. 
Although not required, the applicant is encouraged to discuss the subdivision proposal with the Commission prior to the formal submission of the sketch plan.
C. 
The sketch plan shall be reviewed by the Commission for the following criteria:
1. 
Compliance with the Reeds Spring Comprehensive Plan or duly adopted elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. 
General compliance with the Reeds Spring Development Codes.
3. 
General design of the subdivision.
4. 
Compatibility of subdivision with surrounding development.
D. 
The Commission shall either recommend approval of the sketch plan, recommend changes, or recommend disapproval of the sketch plan within thirty (30) working days of submission. If the Commission takes no action on the sketch plan within the thirty (30) days stipulated, the sketch plan shall be deemed to be approved by the Commission. The sketch plan and the recommendations of the Commission, including written reasons for action taken by the Commission, shall be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for action for review and approval.
E. 
Approval of the sketch plan by the Board of Aldermen authorizes the applicant to proceed to submit an application for preliminary plat approval. The applicant shall be notified in writing of the final action taken by the Board of Aldermen and of any modifications or changes required by the Board of Aldermen in authorizing approval of the sketch plan.
[Ord. No. 489 Art. VI §6.3, 8-19-1997]
A. 
The preliminary plat shall be in substantial conformance with the approved sketch plan.
B. 
The preliminary plat, all informational materials and procedures shall be in compliance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter.
C. 
The application for a preliminary plat and all informational materials shall be submitted to the Administrative Official no less than fifteen (15) working days prior to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting.
[Ord. No. 489 Art. VI §6.4, 8-19-1997]
A. 
At a meeting of the Commission, the Commission will review the preliminary plat application to determine if it meets the standards set forth in these regulations. The Commission may also submit the plans to the Missouri Department of Transportation where such proposed subdivision adjoins a State highway, or to other appropriate local and State agencies for review.
B. 
The Commission shall take action on the preliminary plat application within sixty (60) working days of submission of the application. If no action is taken by the Commission within this time, the preliminary plat shall be deemed to be approved by the Commission. The sixty (60) day period for Commission action may be extended upon the request of the applicant.
C. 
Any modifications of the preliminary plat required by the Commission as prerequisites for approval shall be noted on three (3) copies of the preliminary plat. One (1) copy will be retained by the Commission, one (1) copy will be returned to the applicant and one (1) copy will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen along with the Commission's action on the preliminary plat.
D. 
Approval of the preliminary plat by the Commission constitutes approval of the subdivision as to the character and intensity of development, the arrangement and approximate dimensions of streets, lots and other planned features, and authorizes the applicant to proceed to prepare reports and construction plans for public improvements and the final plat. Approval of the preliminary plat shall not authorize the sale of lots or construction of any public or private improvements.
E. 
If the Commission disapproves the preliminary plat application, the Commission shall attach to the preliminary plat a statement of the reasons for such action and return it to the applicant within ten (10) days of the decision.
F. 
Actions by the Commission regarding the disapproval of a preliminary plat are final unless such action is appealed by the applicant to the Board of Aldermen within sixty (60) working days of action by the Commission. The Board of Aldermen review shall be based on the record made before the Commission and shall conform to the requirements of Section 89.460, RSMo. In taking action upon the appeal, the Board of Aldermen shall proceed according to the following format:
1. 
The Board of Aldermen shall consider whether the preliminary plat application complies with all the applicable regulations and requirements of this Chapter. If the Board of Aldermen determines that the application fails to comply with one (1) or more requirements of the Chapter, then the preliminary plat application shall be denied. Insofar as is practical, the motion shall include the reasons for denial.
2. 
In approving a preliminary plat application, the Board of Aldermen may attach such reasonable requirements in addition to those specified in this Chapter as will ensure that the development:
a. 
Will not endanger the public health or safety.
b. 
Will not injure the value of adjoining or abutting property.
c. 
Will be in harmony with the area in which it is located.
d. 
Will be in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, the major street plan or other plan officially adopted by the Commission and the Board of Aldermen.
3. 
The Board of Aldermen may not attach additional requirements or conditions to the preliminary plat that modify or alter the specific requirements of this Chapter unless the subdivision in question presents extraordinary or unique circumstances that justify variation from the specified requirements.
4. 
If the Board of Aldermen concludes that the preliminary plat application meets the applicable requirements of the Chapter, it shall approve the preliminary plat. Any additional conditions or requirements determined by the Board of Aldermen in approving the preliminary plat shall be noted on three (3) copies of the plat and in the records of the Board. One (1) copy of the plat shall be retained by the Board of Aldermen, one (1) copy shall be forwarded to the Commission and one (1) copy shall be returned to the applicant.
[Ord. No. 489 Art. VI §6.5, 8-19-1997]
A. 
The application for final plat approval must be made within one (1) year of the date of approval of the preliminary plat by the Commission. Any final plat which is not submitted to the Commission within one (1) year of this date shall be null and void, except as provided in Subsections (B) and (C) below.
B. 
The Commission may, at its discretion and upon written request by the applicant, extend the effective period of preliminary plat approval by one (1) year.
C. 
Phasing of the final plat and the proposed development shall be permitted. Submission of the final plat for any approved phase(s) of the subdivision shall automatically validate the remainder of the preliminary plat for a period of one (1) year from the date the final plat is submitted.
[Ord. No. 489 Art. VI §6.6, 8-19-1997]
A. 
The Commission shall recommend approval or disapproval of subdivision final plats in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
B. 
The final plat shall be submitted to the Commission for approval fifteen (15) working days prior to the scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission shall approve the final plat unless it finds that the plat or the proposed subdivision fails to comply with one (1) or more of the requirements of this Chapter or that the final plat substantially differs from the approved preliminary plat. The Commission shall have thirty (30) days to rule on the final plat.
C. 
If, the final plat is disapproved by the Commission, the applicant shall be furnished with a written statement of the reasons for the disapproval and recommended changes, if applicable.
D. 
The final plat application and the recommendations of the Commission shall be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for action. Approval of the final plat by the Board of Aldermen is contingent upon the plat being recorded within sixty (60) days after the approval certificate is signed by the City Clerk.
[Ord. No. 489 Art. VI §6.7, 8-19-1997]
A. 
All proposed subdivision development involving real property designated for common ownership of open space and other common improvements shall be classified as a major subdivision and subject to review and approval in accordance with the provisions of Article VI. Amendments or revisions to an approved subdivision plat containing common open space and common improvements may be classified as a minor subdivision in accordance with the provisions of Article V.
B. 
Not withstanding any other requirement of Article VI, all plats and plans submitted for a proposed subdivision subject to the Uniform Condominium Act shall include all such information and materials in accordance with the requirements of Section 448.210, RSMo., or subsequent amendments.
[Ord. No. 489 Art. VI §6.8, 8-19-1997]
A. 
Approval of the final plat does not constitute acceptance by the City of the offer of dedication of any streets, sidewalks, or other public facilities shown on the plat. However, the City may accept any such offer of dedication by ordinance of the Board of Aldermen.
B. 
All facilities and improvements for which an offer of public dedication has been made shall be maintained by the owner until such offer of dedication is accepted by the appropriate public authority.