Whenever any subdivision of land, as hereinbefore defined, is
proposed to be made, the subdividing owner thereof or his agent shall
apply in writing to the Board for approval of such division. There
shall first be filed with the Board a preliminary plan or layout of
the entire property for conditional approval and, subsequently thereto,
a final plat, as hereinafter specified.
Prior to the filing of an application for conditional approval
of a preliminary layout, the subdivider, his agent or engineer may
appear and submit general site information and data regarding existing
conditions, a location map and a sketch plan with a request for informal
consideration by the Board and for an expression of its views. No
formal application is thereby required. The purpose of such appearance
and submission of information and data is primarily to afford the
subdivider an opportunity to consult informally and at an early stage
with the Board with the view toward conserving the time and expense
of the subdivider and creating mutual opportunities of the parties
for the achievement of a desirable subdivision in the public interest.