§ 3-1. Administration.

3-1-1. The Director of Planning and Community Development as appointed by the Town Manager, or his/her designee is the Subdivision Agent to administer this ordinance. All final plats for subdivision must be submitted to the Town for approval or disapproval, which submission must carry the recommendation for approval or disapproval of the Director. Should the Town disapprove the plat for subdivision, the subdivider may appeal to the Circuit Court of Westmoreland County.

3-1-2. The administration and enforcement of all state and local laws applicable to land subdivision and development, and all subsequent amendments to said statutes and ordinances shall be vested in the governing body. The Planning Commission shall approve or disapprove all major subdivision preliminary plats in accordance with this ordinance and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

3-1-3. In the performance of its duties the Commission shall call for verbal or written opinions or decisions from other departments of the County, as well as pertinent reports from State agencies and consultants where deemed necessary. Right is reserved in the governing body to elect by resolution entered of record whether it will or will not accept the dedication of any proposed subdivision street or alley.

3-1-4. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to authorize the impairment of any vested right.