(1) 
Consultation. Prior to filing an application for approval of a preliminary plat, development plan, or certified survey, the subdivider shall consult with the Zoning Administrator for advice and assistance for the purpose of determining land suitability and reviewing the procedures and requirements of this chapter and other ordinances and any plans or data which may affect the proposed development.
(2) 
Environmental assessment.
(a) 
Purpose. An environmental assessment facilitates orderly, systematic review of the effects of a new land division upon the community environment in accordance with the principles and procedures of Section 236.45(1), Wis. Stats. The goals of the Village of Belleville in this assessment are to eliminate or reduce pollution and siltation to an acceptable standard, assure ample living space, preserve open space and parks for recreation, preserve prime agricultural lands, provide adequately for stormwater control, maintain scenic beauty and aesthetic surroundings, administer to the economic and cultural needs of its citizens, provide for the effective and efficient flow of goods and services, and provide for development that is consistent with the Village of Belleville Master Plan.
(b) 
When required. An Environmental Assessment Checklist is required for all proposed subdivision plats, condominium plats, or certified survey maps. The Plan Commission may require a complete or partial environmental assessment if it determines the public interest requires a more comprehensive review.
(c) 
Checklist for environmental assessment of plats and land divisions. At the time of submission of the preliminary plat application, the developer shall complete and submit the Environmental Assessment Checklist furnished by the Village of Belleville.
(d) 
Review. The Zoning Administrator, Village Engineer, and Plan Commission shall review the Environmental Assessment Checklist and may require supporting or additional data, and department or committee reviews necessary to determine the suitability of the land for the proposed development.
(1) 
Preapplication procedure.
(a) 
Preapplication conference request. Prior to filing of an application for approval of a preliminary plat or a certified survey map, the subdivider may consult with the Zoning Administrator to review the procedures and requirements of this ordinance and other ordinances, and any plans or data that may affect the proposed development.
(b) 
Conceptual review. The site plan will be considered as the basis for discussion between the subdivider and Zoning Administrator. Submission of such site plan shall not constitute formal filing of a preliminary plat. The Zoning Administrator will, based on such site plan, unofficially advise the subdivider of the extent to which the proposed subdivision conforms with this ordinance and other ordinances of the Village and will discuss possible modifications. No fee shall be required of the subdivider for the submission of sketch plans.
(2) 
Preliminary plat application procedure.
(a) 
Submittal. Before dividing any tract of land in such a manner to create a subdivision as defined in this ordinance, a subdivider shall file an application, submittal documents, Reimbursement Agreement, and fees as required in Sections 15.072 and 15.074 to the Village Clerk for preliminary plat approval. Any necessary applications for variances from the provisions of this and related ordinances shall be submitted with the plat to complete the official filing.
(b) 
Distribution. The Village Clerk shall distribute copies of the preliminary plat documents to the Zoning Administrator, Village Engineer, and other appropriate Village departments and other governmental agencies for their review and comments.
(c) 
Comments filed with Village Clerk. The reviewing agencies and officials shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the application materials, review the proposed development with the applicant and file recommendations with the Village Clerk. The Village Clerk shall provide the Plan Commission with copies of the recommendations and the preliminary plat documents within five (5) days of the scheduled meeting.
(d) 
Public Hearing notice. The Village Clerk shall publish a Class 1 notice of Public Hearing regarding the Preliminary Plat application pursuant to Section 985.07(1), Wis. Stats., for the next regularly scheduled Plan Commission Meeting. Additionally, the Village Clerk shall send notifications via certified mail to all property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the boundaries of the area included in the Preliminary Plat Application.
(e) 
Plan Commission review. The Plan Commission shall have the preliminary plat on its agenda at its next regular meeting within forty-five (45) days of submittal.
(f) 
Public Hearing and consideration. The Plan Commission Agenda will have a minimum of two (2) agenda items related to the application:
1. 
A Public Hearing will be held as noticed pursuant to Chapter 985, Wis. Stats.
2. 
The Plan Commission will discuss and consider their recommendation to the Village Board.
(g) 
Plan Commission recommendation. The Plan Commission shall review the preliminary plat and submit its recommendation to the Village Board.
(h) 
Reasons for denial. If the preliminary plat is not recommended for approval, the reasons for such action shall be recorded in the proceedings and transmitted to the applicant and the Village Board.
(i) 
Preliminary plat amendments. Should the subdivider desire to amend the preliminary plat as approved, he or she may submit an amended plan that shall follow the same procedure except for the hearing and fee unless the amendment is, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, of such scope as to constitute a new plat, then it shall be refiled.
(j) 
Village Board approval. The Village Board shall consider the application for preliminary plat approval and the Plan Commission’s recommendation at its regularly scheduled meeting following the Plan Commission recommendation. No preliminary plat shall be considered approved until it has been officially approved by the Village Board.
(k) 
Basis for approval. Approval of the preliminary plat shall be conditioned upon compliance with:
1. 
The provisions of Chapter 236, Wis. Stats.
2. 
All applicable Village ordinances that are in effect when the preliminary plat is submitted.
3. 
The Village’s comprehensive plan under Section 66.1001, Wis. Stats.
4. 
The rules of the Department of Transportation relating to provision for the safety of entrance upon and departure from the abutting state trunk highways or connecting highways and for the preservation of the public interest and investment in such highways.
(3) 
Effect of approval of preliminary plat. Preliminary plat approval shall entitle the developer to approval of the final plat if it conforms substantially to the approved preliminary plat or approved portion thereof, all conditions of approval have been met, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations are complied with.
(1) 
Time for submission. The final plat or an initial phase final plat application and submitted documents as required in Sections 15.072 and 15.074 shall be submitted to the Village Clerk not later than thirty-six (36) months after the date of approval of the preliminary plat. If it is submitted later than thirty-six (36) months, the Village Board may refuse to approve the final plat or may extend the time for submission of the final plat. The final plat may, if permitted by the Village Board, constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat that the subdivider proposes to record at the time. The owner or subdivider shall also submit at this time evidence as the Village Attorney may require showing title or control of the applicant.
(2) 
Submittal. The owner or subdivider shall submit an application inclusive of all required supplemental materials for final plat approval to the Village Clerk in full compliance with Section 236.20, Wis. Stats. The final plat will have incorporated all changes or modifications required by the Village Board as part of its approval of the preliminary plat. In all other respects, it shall conform to the preliminary plat. It may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat that the subdivider proposed to record and develop at the time, if such portion conforms to all requirements of these regulations.
(3) 
Distribution. The Village Clerk shall immediately distribute copies of the final plat documents to the Zoning Administrator, Village Engineer, and other appropriate Village departments and other governmental agencies for their review and comments.
(4) 
Comments filed with Village Clerk.
(a) 
The reviewing agencies and officials shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the application materials, review the proposed development with the applicant and file recommendations with the Village Clerk. The Village Clerk shall provide the Plan Commission with copies of the recommendations and the final plat documents within five (5) days of the scheduled meeting.
(b) 
A professional engineer, a planner, or another person charged with the responsibility to review plats, shall provide the Village Board with his or her conclusions as to whether the final plat conforms substantially to the preliminary plat and with his or her recommendation or approval of the final plat. The conclusions and recommendations shall be made part of the record of the proceeding at which the final plat is being considered. The cost of the professional engineer, planner or other person charged with the responsibility to review plats, shall be paid by the Developer.
(c) 
Plan Commission review. The Plan Commission shall have the final plat on its agenda at its next regular meeting within forty-five (45) days of submittal. The Plan Commission shall act on the final plat and submit its recommendation to the Village Board within thirty (30) days of the date on which the final plat is first placed on the agenda.
(5) 
Village Board action.
(a) 
The Village Board shall review and act for approval or denial on the final plat within thirty (30) days of Plan Commission recommendations, unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider. If the final plat is not approved, the reasons for such action shall be recorded in the proceedings and transmitted to the applicant and the Village Board.
(b) 
Approval of the final plat shall be conditioned upon compliance with:
1. 
The provisions of Chapter 236, Wis. Stats.
2. 
All applicable Village ordinance in effect when the subdivider submits a preliminary plat, or a final plat if no preliminary plat is submitted.
3. 
The Village’s comprehensive plan under Section 66.1001, Wis. Stats.
4. 
The rules of the Department of Transportation relating to provision for the safety of entrance upon and departure from the abutting state trunk highways or connecting highways and for the preservation of the public interest and investment in such highways.
5. 
The subdivider may construct the project in such phases as the Village Board approves, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld. If the subdivider’ s project will be constructed in phases, the amount of any surety bond or other security by the Village Board shall be limited to the phase of the project that is currently being constructed. The Village Board may not require that the subdivider provide any security for improvements sooner than is reasonably necessary before the commencement of the installation of the public improvements.
(6) 
Recording. Upon approval of the final plat by the Village Board, the subdivider shall:
(a) 
Record the plat with the County Register of Deeds within twelve (12) months after the date of approval of the final plat and within thirty-six (36) months of approval of the preliminary plat by the Village Board; otherwise, the approval shall be considered void.
(b) 
Furnish the Village with an electronic and reproducible copy of the recorded plat and three (3) prints showing evidence of the recording.
(7) 
Alterations after approval. Once a final plat or certified survey map is approved, land proposed for public use shall not be altered without approval of the Village Board.
(1) 
Village approval required. No person, firm, or corporation shall divide any land located within the limits of the Village of Belleville which shall result in a land division without first receiving approval from the Village Board and then filing with the Dane or Green County Register of Deeds a certified survey map that complies fully with Section 236.34, Wis. Stats., and with all applicable requirements contained within this ordinance.
(2) 
Certified survey map. A certified survey map, prepared in accordance with this ordinance.
(3) 
Plan Commission review. The Plan Commission shall, within thirty (30) days or less, review the certified survey map based on the determination of conformance with the provisions of this ordinance. The Plan Commission shall make a recommendation to the Village Board.
(4) 
Village Board approval. The Village Board shall be the body responsible for approving certified survey maps after receiving the Plan Commission recommendation.
(5) 
Recording. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted to the Village Clerk.
(6) 
Building permit issuance. Only after all the preceding requirements have been met can the building permit(s) be issued.