Before filing a preliminary plat for approval, the subdivider must submit to the Board six copies of a preliminary sketch not less than one week preceding the meeting of the Board. This preliminary sketch shall be drawn as specified in § 205-21.
The preliminary sketch shall be accompanied with a
letter of intent, briefly describing the desired public utilities
and improvements for the proposed plat. Letter of intent shall specifically
discuss the feasibility of a stormwater management facility within
the subdivision.
The Board shall, within 40 days of its submission,
express its opinion, in writing, of the proposed plat with regard
to the availability and feasibility of desired improvements.
Based on the Board's review of the preliminary sketch,
the subdivider may proceed with submitting a preliminary plat and
rezoning petition, if required.
After approval of the preliminary sketch and before submitting a final plat for approval, the subdivider shall submit six copies of a preliminary plat not less than one week preceding the meeting of the Board for preliminary sketch approval. These plats will be drawn as specified in § 205-22. The preliminary plat shall also be submitted by the subdivider or his or her agent to the State of Wisconsin Plat Review Section and be approved by such agency.[1]
Following a review of the preliminary plat and after
negotiation with the subdivider on changes deemed advisable, including
the kind and extent of improvements to be made by him or her, the
Board shall, within 90 days of its submission, express its approval
or disapproval, in writing, to the subdivider. The Board shall state
the conditions of such approval, if any, and if disapproved shall
state its reasons for rejection.
Approval of the preliminary plat with the proper zoning
shall entitle the subdivider to final approval of the layout shown
by such plat if the final plat is submitted within 12 months of the
date of approval of the preliminary plat and conforms to such layout
and conditions of the approved preliminary plat. The plat shall have
been certified as nonobjectionable by all local and state agencies
having the authority to object.
Submission of plat. After approval of the preliminary
plat, six copies of the final plat meeting the requirements of this
section shall be submitted to the Board within 12 months of the approval
of the preliminary plat. The final plat shall also be submitted by
the subdivider or his or her agent to the State of Wisconsin Plat
Review Section for final approval.
Engineering plans. Engineering plans as listed below
shall be approved by the village and other local and state agencies
prior to the Board approving the final plat:
Phasing plan. Subsection A, which requires final plats to be filed within 12 months of preliminary plat approval, may be waived by the Village Board, provided that:
Subdivider's Agreement. The subdivider shall execute the Subdivider's Agreement contained in Article IX prior to final plat approval. Furthermore, an irrevocable letter of credit, cash escrow or village acceptance of public improvements shall be provided prior to final plat approval of that phase of development.
Approval or rejection of plat. Upon receipt thereof,
the Board shall examine the final plat and all necessary certificates
to determine its conformance with the preliminary plat and the requirements
established in this chapter. Approval of the final plat shall not
be granted until the plat has been certified as nonobjectionable by
all state and local agencies having the authority to object. The final
plat may be conditionally approved, but not signed until certification
by other agencies are obtained. The Board shall take action on the
final plat within 60 days after the plat has been submitted to the
Board. If disapproved or conditionally approved, the reasons or conditions
shall be stated on the record of the Board and forwarded, in writing,
to the subdivider.
Recorded. The final plat of the subdivision shall
be recorded by the subdivider in the office of the Register of Deeds
of Brown County, Wisconsin, as required by W.S.A. s. 236.25. Four
copies of the recorded final plat shall be forwarded to the Board
for distribution.
Dedication. When a final plat of subdivision has been
approved by the Board and state, federal and all other required approvals
are obtained and the plat is recorded, that approval shall constitute
acceptance for the purpose designated on the plat of all lands shown
on the plat as dedicated to the public, including street dedications.
Building permits. No building permit shall be issued
by the village until all public improvements, except asphalt street
surfaces, have been installed and accepted by the village for that
phase.