§8A-5-1. Jurisdiction of Planning Commissions
(a) A planning commission has the authority to: (1) Approve a minor subdivision or land development application within its jurisdiction;
§8A-5-10. Appeal Process
(a) An appeal may be made by an aggrieved person from any decision or ruling of the planning commission to: (1) The circuit court, pursuant to the provisions of article nine of this chapter; or
§8A-5-11. Effect of Approval of Land Development Plans and Plats
A land development plan and plat that has not been approved by the planning commission is without legal effect: Provided, That failure to comply with this article shall not invalidate or affect the title to any land within the area of the land development plat.
§8A-5-12. Vested Property Right
(a) A vested property right is a right to undertake and complete the land development. The right is established when the land development plan and plat is approved by the planning commission and is only applicable under the terms and conditions of the approved land development plan and plat. (b) Failure to abide by the […]
§8A-5-2. Requirements for a Minor Subdivision or Land Development
§8A-5-2. Requirements for a minor subdivision or land development. (a) An application for approval of a subdivision or land development plan and plat may be considered a minor subdivision or land development if it meets the following requirements: (1) Only creates the maximum number of lots specifically permitted by the subdivision and land development ordinance […]
§8A-5-3. Application for Minor Subdivision or Land Development
(a) An applicant submits a copy of a land development plat and the fees to the planning commission having jurisdiction over the land. (b) Within seven days after the submission of the subdivision or land development plat, the applicant and the staff of the planning commission shall meet to discuss the proposed subdivision or land […]
§8A-5-4. Approval of Minor Subdivision or Land Development Plans and Plats
(a) Within ten days after a plat has been classified a minor subdivision or land development, then the planning commission or staff, if the authority has been given by the governing body, shall approve or deny the plat. (b) If the planning commission approves the plat, then the planning commission shall affix its seal on […]
§8A-5-5. Recording of Minor Subdivision or Land Development Plat
After approval of a minor subdivision or land development plat by the planning commission and before the subdivision or development is commenced, the subdivision or land development plat shall be recorded by the applicant in the office of the clerk of the county commission where the land is located.
§8A-5-6. Application for Major Subdivision or Land Development
§8A-5-6. Application for major subdivision or land development. (a) An applicant for approval of a major subdivision or land development plan and plat shall submit written application, a copy of the proposed land development plan and plat, and the fees to the planning commission having jurisdiction over the land. (b) Within forty-five days after receipt […]
§8A-5-7. Contents of a Major Subdivision or Land Development Plan and Plat
(a) A land development plan and plat must include everything required by the governing body's subdivision and land development ordinance. (b) If a governing body does not have a subdivision and land development ordinance or if a governing body's subdivision and land development ordinance does not specify what may be included in a subdivision or […]
§8A-5-8. Approval of Major Subdivision or Land Development Plans and Plats
(a) Upon written request of the applicant for a determination, the planning commission must determine by vote at the next regular meeting or at a special meeting, whether or not the application is complete based upon a finding that the application meets the requirements set forth in its governing body's subdivision and land development ordinance. […]
§8A-5-9. Recording of Major Subdivision or Land Development Plat
After approval of a major subdivision or land development plat by the planning commission and after the conditions of the planning commission are met, the subdivision or land development plat shall be recorded by the applicant in the office of the clerk of the county commission where the land is located. If the land is […]