(a)   (1)   (i)   Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if an applicant has
complied with all regulations governing the subdivision of land, a
planning commission shall approve or disapprove a final plat within 30
days after the applicant submits the final plat to the planning
commission.
      (ii)   If the planning commission does not approve or disapprove a final plat
within 30 days, the plat shall be considered approved and the planning
commission shall issue a certificate to that effect on demand.
    (2)   Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the planning
commission does not approve or disapprove the plat within 30 days, an
applicant for the planning commission's approval of a final plat may
waive this requirement and consent to an extension of the period for
approval.
    (3)   If a final plat is disapproved, the planning commission shall state the
grounds for the planning commission's disapproval in the records of
the planning commission.
  (b)   (1)   Every plat approved by the planning commission shall, through the
approval, be considered:
      (i)   An amendment or a detail of the plan; and
      (ii)   A part of the plan.
    (2)   Approval of a plat does not constitute or effect an acceptance by the
public of any street or other open space shown on the plat.
    (3)   A planning commission may periodically recommend to the local
legislative body amendments of the zoning ordinance or map to conform
to the planning commission's recommendations for the zoning regulation
of the territory within approved subdivisions.
  (c)   (1)   A planning commission may agree with an applicant on use, height, area
or bulk requirements or restrictions that are designed to promote the
purposes of the zoning ordinance of the local jurisdiction.
    (2)   (i)   The requirements or restrictions shall be stated on the plat before the
plat is approved and recorded.
      (ii)   The requirements or restrictions shall have the same force of law,
shall be enforceable in the same manner and with the same sanctions and
penalties, and shall be subject to the same power of amendment or
repeal as though part of the zoning ordinance or map of the local
jurisdiction.
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