8B.3.2 Public Hearings

The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat of a major subdivision. Such hearings shall be advertised in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1 of the Land Management and Development Code and in the same manner as the subsequent public hearing on the final subdivision plat held by the City Council. Minor subdivisions do not require a public hearing. 8B.3.3 Preliminary Approval After the Planning Commission has reviewed the preliminary plat and the report of the staff including any City recommendations and testimony and exhibits submitted at the public hearing, the applicant shall be advised of any required changes and/or additions. One copy of the proposed preliminary plat shall be returned to the developer with the date of approval, conditional approval, or disapproval and the reasons therefore accompanying the plat. Before the Commission approves a preliminary plat showing land for public use (other than proposed public streets) proposed to be dedicated to the local government, the Planning Commission shall obtain written preliminary approval of the park or land reservation from the City Council. If the project involves a conservation type easement, the Commission must receive approval or comments from an approved Land Trust involved in the transaction.