Prior to the recordation, sale or transfer of any newly created lots or other parcels of land within city limits, all subdivisions (exempt, minor and major) shall receive final plat review and approval by the Subdivision Administrator.
No street shall be accepted and maintained by the city, nor shall any street lighting, water, or sewer be extended to or connected with any subdivision of land as defined herein, nor shall any permit be issued by the administrative agent or department of the city, for the construction of any building or other improvement requiring a permit, upon any land concerning which a plat is required to be approved unless and until the final plat has been approved by the Planning Board or other party as provided for by city ordinance, and a final plat has been approved by the Subdivision Administrator. The procedure for obtaining final plat approval is as follows.
(A) Prior to expiration of preliminary plat approval, the subdivider shall submit to the Subdivision Administrator a final plat, for the entirety of or any portion of the land included in the approved preliminary plat, which includes the following:
(1) At least three black- or blueline prints of the proposed final plat for the entirety of or any portion of the approved preliminary subdivision prepared in accordance with the requirements of § 91.15. Additional prints may be required when deemed necessary.
(2) Two signed statements describing the proposed use of the land and a draft, if required by the Subdivision Administrator, of any protective covenants to be applied to the subdivision.
(3) A digital copy of all black- or blueline prints of the proposed subdivision and all supplemental documents submitted with the application. Copy may be submitted on disc, email or any other method deemed appropriate by the Subdivision Administrator.
(B) Within a reasonable amount of time, the Subdivision Administrator shall review and approve or deny the final plat. Final plats meeting all requirements of this chapter shall be approved. Final plats may be denied or held by the Subdivision Administrator for the following reasons:
(1) As drawn, the plat does not comply with applicable state statute, city ordinance or requirements of City Council or the Planning Board.
(2) There are major changes from the preliminary plat including:
(a) Increase in overall units for the proposed area;
(b) Significant decrease in the average size of the units in the proposed area;
(c) Significant changes to road orientation, dimensions, alignment or access points;
(d) Decrease in any approved amenities such as sidewalks and designated open space in the proposed area; and
(e) The character of the area or nature of the development has significantly changed.
(3) The plat is missing any of the information required for recording final plats.
(4) Subdivider has not provided the required items as deemed necessary, including:
(a) Surety for guarantee of completion of project(s);
(b) Covenants and/or deed restrictions;
(c) Documents formalizing establishment of HoA or other agency responsible for maintenance of common areas and other common amenities and/or infrastructure; and
(d) Formal documentation of any other easements or agreements.
(C) The Subdivision Administrator shall notify the subdivider of their decision to approve or deny the final plat. In the case of denial, the Administrator shall site the specific city ordinance pertaining to the denial.
(D) Following denial of a final plat, it shall be at the discretion of the subdivider to make changes and resubmit a new final plat to the Subdivision Administrator that conforms to the requirements of this section, or to resubmit the denied final plat to the Planning Board for approval. When major changes are proposed in the final plat of a phased subdivision which will affect future phases, the subdivider may also choose to resubmit the preliminary plan in accordance with § 91.06.
(E) Once approved, the final plat shall be properly signed and executed as required for recording by the Register of Deeds of Stanly County, who shall comply with G.S. 160A-373. The approved final plat must be recorded by the subdivider with the Register of Deeds of Stanly County within six months after approval.
(‘58 Code, § 14-6) (Am. Ord. 16-48, passed 11-21-16; Am. Ord. 21-02, passed 1-19-21; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21; Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22; Am. Ord. 24-06, passed 2-19-24) Penalty, see § 10.80