The following is an outline of procedure for obtaining approval of a subdivision of land within the City of Walhalla:
A. 
Prior to preparing a preliminary plat and filing an application for approval thereof, the subdivider should consult Zoning Official regarding the proposal, the requirements of this Part 2 and the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. 
An application requesting approval of the preliminary plat, together with supporting material, shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator 15 days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission at which the plat is to be considered.
C. 
The Planning Commission shall act on the preliminary plat within 60 days after filing of the application. Otherwise said plat shall be deemed to have been approved. The applicant may waive this requirement and consent to an extension of such period. Approval of the preliminary plat will not constitute approval of the final plat. Approval serves as authorization for the subdivider to proceed with site improvements.
D. 
The subdivider may install required improvements or post a bond securing the improvements in the area covered by the approved preliminary plat, or any portion thereof, which he proposes to record and develop at the time.
E. 
Upon installation of required improvements or the posting of a bond securing the same, a final plat may be submitted. Said final plat shall conform substantially to the preliminary plat, or portion thereof, as approved.
F. 
Application for approval of the final plat shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator at least 15 days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered. Said application shall be submitted within 12 months after approval of the preliminary plat; otherwise such approval shall become null and void unless an extension of time is applied for and granted by the Planning Commission.
G. 
Action of the Planning Commission on the final plat shall consist of approval or disapproval. Disapproval shall be accompanied by reasons for such action.
H. 
After approval by the Planning Commission, the final plat shall be forwarded to City Council for acceptance of the dedication of rights-of-way or other land.
I. 
After acceptance of dedication by City Council, the Planning Commission shall file the plat for record with Oconee County. The Zoning Administrator shall act as recording agent for the subdivider.
J. 
Where a proposed subdivision contains no more than five lots and does not require dedication of any land to the public or installation of any public improvements, the Zoning Administrator and Utility Director may approve the preliminary plats as the final without approval from the Planning Commission.