The subdivider shall, unless otherwise provided by section 20.5-27 of this chapter, after receiving approval of the preliminary plan and within the time specified in section 20.5-28(d), submit thirteen (13) copies (12 folded, 1 rolled) of a development plan for the subdivision or section thereof prepared in accordance with article IV of this chapter to the agent together with the appropriate application and fee.

(a) Initial review by agent. Upon the submission of a development plan together with a completed application and the appropriate fee, the agent shall, within five (5) working days, review the plan to ensure compliance with all submission requirements established by article IV of this chapter. Where the agent determines that all applicable submission requirements have not been met, the plans and application shall be returned to the subdivider with a written notice stating the specific deficiencies, referencing specific ordinances, regulations or policies, and generally identifying such modifications or corrections as will permit compliance with all submission requirements.

(b) Review process. Upon determining that all submittal requirements have been met, the agent shall coordinate a review process to determine conformity of the proposed design elements and physical improvements with all applicable requirements of this chapter and all other applicable ordinances, requirements, and regulations.

     (1) The agent shall transmit copies of the development plan to those county departments and state and/or federal agencies deemed appropriate for their review and comment and shall establish a date for which written comments shall be returned to the agent.

     (2) After receiving the comments of all reviewing departments or agencies, or within sixty (60) days of submission of the development plan by a subdivider, whichever shall occur first, the agent shall consolidate all of the comments and provide a written response to the subdivider.  In the event of a resubmission of a development plan which has been previously disapproved, the response shall be provided within forty-five (45) days.

     Where review by one or more state agencies, including, but not limited to, the health department and/or department of transportation, is necessary, the comments or approvals of such state agency or agencies shall be provided within thirty-five (35) days of their receipt by the agent.

     (3) The agent's written response to the subdivider shall include notification of approval or disapproval or approval with conditions. Such notice shall state any actions, changes, conditions, or additional information which shall be required to secure final approval of the development plan and, if disapproved, the reasons for such action with specific reference to an adopted ordinance, regulation or policy, and an identification of such modifications or corrections as will permit approval of the plan.

     (4) Where the agent has required that revisions or other actions, changes, conditions, or additional information be incorporated into the development plan prior to approval, the subdivider shall resubmit, without additional fee, thirteen (13) copies (12 folded, 1 rolled) of the revised plan together with the original or a copy of any marked plans returned to the subdivider by the agent. In addition, a narrative description shall be submitted regarding each of the actions, changes, conditions, or additional information required has been addressed on the revised plan. The revised plan shall then be reviewed in the same manner and within the same time elements as was the original.

(c) Effect of approval.

     (1) Approval of the development plan shall constitute authorization for the subdivider to proceed with the preparation of final plats for those sections of the subdivision contained in the approved development plan in accordance with the provisions of article V of this chapter.

     (2) Approval of the development plan shall, upon issuance of all necessary permits including, but not limited to, land disturbing permits and utility certificates to construct, constitute authority to commence development and construction activities which are in accordance with the approved development plan but only within such section or sections which have received approval. Nothing in this provision however, shall be interpreted to authorize the construction of any structure on any proposed lot other than such structures which are appurtenant to utility installations.