§ 42-85. General.  


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  • (a)

    The subdivider shall cause to be prepared a preliminary plat by an engineer, and/or land planner, in accordance with this article. The submission of a preliminary plat is necessary to eliminate the duplication of subdivision names and street names; ensure proper alignment of streets and drainage facilities; ensure that adequate public utility services will be provided and, ensure that all necessary permits and plan approvals have or will be applied for. A preliminary plat is required for all major subdivisions.

    (b)

    Until a preliminary plat of a subdivision shall have been approved in accordance with these controls, no person shall subdivide or shall submit a final plot thereof, or shall file a record of survey, or a map or plat for record, or proceed with any grading construction or other work on the same.

(Code 1994, ch. 9, art. 24; Ord. No. 248, exh. A(art. 24), 3-24-1997)