Building permits can be issued for subdivision plans once the plat has been ___________ and the plat has been made a part of the _______.

• A. Approved by the governing body; public record.
• B. Reviewed by the planning commission; city ordinance.
• C. Authorized by the city manager; permanent file.
• D. Approved by the zoning board; official archives.

Answer: (A)

Subdivision plans must go through formal approval and public notice before building can begin. The plat needs to be approved by the governing body, then recorded, so it becomes part of the public records. This two-step process provides clear, official approval of the layout and limits, and gives notice to everyone about property boundaries, lots, easements, and dedications. Only after the plat is approved and recorded can building permits be issued for the subdivided parcels. The other options don’t provide the required official approval and public notice that recording in the public record ensures.