Subdivision Regulations

Franklin Subdivision Regulations • December 12, 2019 Subdivision Regulations • Procedures • 13 4.2.6 Final Action A. The FMPC shall review the preliminary plat at a public meeting and vote for: 1. Approval; 2. Approval with conditions; 3. Disapproval; or 4. Deferral for continued review of the application. B. If the preliminary plat is approved with conditions or disapproved, the reasons for conditional approval or disapproval shall refer specifically to those regulations with which the preliminary plat does not conform. On conditional approval, the FMPC may require the submission of a revised preliminary plat. C. The FMPC shall approve or disapprove the preliminary plat within 60 days after the initial consideration of the plat by the FMPC at a regularly scheduled meeting, unless at the end of the 60 day period there is a holiday or an unexpected interceding event that would close municipal or county offices and thus affect the normal computation of the 60 day period, in which case the plat shall be approved or disapproved after the interrupted 60 day period at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the FMPC; otherwise, the plat shall be deemed approved and a certificate to that effect shall be issued by the commission on demand. The applicant for the commission’s approval may waive the time requirement and consent to an extension or extensions of the applicable time period. 4.2.7 Approval Criteria A. Recommendations and final action on a preliminary plat shall be based on consideration of the following criteria: 1. Whether the proposed preliminary plat complies with the applicable zoning district and overlay districts; 2. Whether the proposed preliminary plat is consistent with all standards of these Subdivision Regulations and other related codes and ordinances enforced by the City; and 3. Whether the FMPC determines that the particular site is suitable for the type of platting and development proposed. B. When a preliminary plat is disapproved, the reasons shall be stated in writing and shall include the specific parts of applicable plans and regulations with which the plat does not comply. 4.2.8 Preliminary Plat Revisions Approval of a preliminary plat revision shall be required when any of the following is proposed: 1. The number of lots is to be increased; 2. The approved lot size or lot width is to be reduced; 3. Required open space is to be reduced; 4. There is any change in plans for historic resources; 5. Drainage, streets, or other engineering design changes will materially alter items approved in the preliminary plat; or 6. There are major changes that could potentially create an adverse impact on stormwater quality or quantity. 4.2.9 Vesting In accordance with T.C.A. § 13-4-310, approval by the FMPC of a preliminary plat on or after January 1, 2015, will cause a vested property right to be established. Vesting shall