(a) All subdivisions, including resubdivisions, shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for consideration and approval for conformity with this division or variation therefrom, as provided in TMC 18.30.040.

(b) Any subdivision or resubdivision which includes land to be dedicated for public purpose which is approved by the Planning Commission shall be submitted to the City Council for acceptance or disapproval of the public dedication, public reservation or public easement.

(c) All approved subdivisions or resubdivisions shall not become effective until such time as the plat thereof is recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds.

(d) Where a proposed subdivision or resubdivision is not approved by the Planning Commission, the secretary of the Planning Commission shall notify the owner by a written report stating the basis and reasons for such determination. (Code 1981 § 41-70. Code 1995 § 134-102.)