Whenever any subdivision of land is proposed
to be made, and before any contracts for the sale or lease of, or
any offer to sell, any tots in such subdivision or any part thereof
is made, and before any permit for erection of a structure in such
proposed subdivision shall be granted, the subdivider or his or her
authorized agent or contract vendee shall apply in writing for and
secure approval of such proposed subdivision in accordance with the
following steps (see attached Flow Chart):
A. Sketch plan review (optional):
(1) Presubmission conference with Planning Board.
(2) Sketch plan submission and review.
(3) Field trip by Planning Board or its designee.
(4) Action by Planning Board and classification of subdivision.
B. Preliminary plat (major subdivisions only):
(1) Preliminary plat submission and review.
(2) Review by agencies other than Planning Board.
(3) Public hearing on preliminary plat.
(4) Determination of environmental significance.
(5) Planning Board action on preliminary plat.
C. Final plat.
(1) Final plat submission and review.
(2) Public hearing on final plat.
(3) Determination of environmental significance. (minor
subdivisions only).
(4) Planning Board action on final plat.
(5) Completion and maintenance of improvements or posting
of letter of credit or suitable alternative surety.
(6) Planning Board signing of final plat.
(7) Filing of final plat with County Clerk.