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DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 c. The final plat shall be accompanied by a certificate of the Township Engineer that he/she is in receipt of a map which shows all utilities in exact location and elevation, and which identifies the utilities already installed and those to be installed. The certificate shall also state that the subdivider has installed all required improvements, or that the subdivider has posted a performance guarantee with the Township Engineer in sufficient amount and proper form to assure the completion of all required improvements. d. If the Planning Board favorably refers a final plat to the Township Council, the Council shall take action not later than the second regular meeting following the referral, noting its action on the plat. The Mayor shall affix his/her signature thereto, if the action is favorable. Failure of the Planning Board and Township Council to act within the allotted time or a mutually agreed-upon extension shall be deemed to be approval, and the Township Clerk shall issue a certificate to that effect. e. Upon final approval, copies of the final plat shall be filed by the Planning Board with the following Township officials: 1. Clerk. 2. Engineer. 3. Construction Official. 4. Tax Assessor. 5. Official issuing certificates for approved lots. The final plat, after final approval by the Township Council, shall be filed by the Clerk with the County Recording Officer within ninety (90) days from the date of such approval. No plat shall be accepted for filing by the County Recording Officer unless it has been duly approved by the Township Council and signed by the Mayor. f. If any person shall be aggrieved by the action of the Planning Board, appeal in writing to the Township Council may be taken within ten (10) days after the date of the action of the Planning Board. A hearing thereon shall be had on notice to all parties in interest, who shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard. After such hearing, the Township Council may affirm or reverse the action of the Planning Board by a recorded vote of a majority of all members thereof. The findings and

heard. After such hearing, the Township Council may affirm or reverse the action of the Planning Board by a recorded vote of a majority of all members thereof. The findings and reasons for the disposition of the appeal shall be stated on the records of the Township Council, and the applying party shall be given a copy. (1972 Code § 24-7.4) 32-8 PLAT DETAILSRESERVED. 32-8.1 Sketch Plat. The sketch plat shall be based on tax map information or on some other similarly accurate base at a scale (preferably not less than four hundred (400) feet to the inch) to enable the entire tract to be shown on one (1) sheet. It shall show or include the following information: a. The location of that portion which is to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract. b. All existing structures and wooded areas within the portion to be subdivided and within two hundred (200) feet thereof. c. The name of the owner and of all adjoining property owners as disclosed by the most recent municipal tax records. 253