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§ 91.13 IMPROVEMENTS BEYOND THE CITY LIMITS.
   In the adoption of this chapter, the City Council and Planning Board recognize that under the General Statutes it may not be mandatory that a subdivision located beyond the city limits shall comply with the requirements set forth in this chapter as a condition precedent for final approval of a plat of the subdivision. However, unless the requirements are complied with, the city will not extend its water or sewer mains to any such subdivision or permit any connection thereto.
(‘58 Code, § 14-12) (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. 24-06, passed 2-19-24)
§ 91.14 SKETCH PLAN.
   A simple free-hand sketch plan shall be drawn at an approximate scale of 200 feet to one inch, and shall show the tentative street layout, approximate rights-of-way widths, lot arrangements, drainage and utility easements, sites for schools, parks, churches and the like, existing structures, watercourses, wooded areas, approximate number of acres devoted to each use, total acreage, average lot size, approximate number of lots, and existing zoning.
(‘58 Code, § 14-13) (Am. Ord. 16-48, passed 11-21-16; Am. Ord. 21-02, passed 1-19-21; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
§ 91.15 PRELIMINARY PLAT.
   The preliminary plat shall be at a scale of 100 feet to one inch and will be drawn on a sheet 14 inches by 18 inches or 18 inches by 24 inches, or any other size acceptable to the Register of Deeds of Stanly County. The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a registered surveyor or engineer and shall show the following.
   (A)   The location of existing and platted property lines, streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads, transmission lines, sewers, bridges, culverts, and drainpipes, water mains, city limit lines, and any public utility easements.
   (B)   Boundaries of tract shown with bearings, distances, and closures.
   (C)   Wooded areas, marshes, and any other physical condition affecting the site.
   (D)   Names of adjoining subdivision or property owners.
   (E)   Zoning classification, if any, both on the land to be subdivided and on adjoining lands.
   (F)   Proposed streets, street names, rights-of-way, pavement widths, and approximate grades.
   (G)   The location (layout) of proposed utilities (sewer, water, gas, electricity), showing connections to existing systems or location plans for individual water supply, sewage disposal, storm drainage, and the like.
   (H)   Other proposed rights- of-way or easements, location, widths, and purposes.
   (I)   Proposed lot lines, lot and block number, and approximate dimensions.
   (J)   Proposed minimum building setback lines.
   (K)   Proposed parks, school sites, or other public open spaces, if any.
   (L)   Title, date, north point, and graphic scale.
   (M)   Name of owner, surveyor, engineer, or land planner.
   (N)   Site data.
      (1)   Acreage in total tract.
      (2)   Acreage in park or other land usage.
      (3)   Average lot size.
      (4)   Total number of lots.
      (5)   Lineal feet in streets.
   (O)   Sketch vicinity map showing relationship between subdivision and surrounding area.
   (P)   Forms for preliminary certification. The following certificates shall be lettered or rubber stamped on the preliminary plat. Plat shall include additional certifications from any other parties as deemed necessary by the Subdivision Administrator.
      (1)   Certificate of accuracy. (As required under G.S. 47-30, as amended.)
                                                       
Date      Engineer or registered surveyor
      (2)   Certificate of ownership and dedication. I (We) hereby certify that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the property shown and described hereon and that I (we) hereby adopt this plan of subdivision with my (our) free consent, establish minimum building lines, and dedicate all streets, alleys, walks, parks, and other sites to public or private use as noted. Further, I (we) certify the land as shown hereon is within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Albemarle, North Carolina.
                                        
Date   Owner      Date   Owner
      (3)   Certificate of approval by the Planning Board. I,              , chairman of the Planning Board, hereby certify that the said board fully approved the preliminary plat of the subdivision entitled                 , on the     day of           , 20  .
                                    
Date      Chairman
Following its approval, final plat(s) may be recorded and City Council shall accept the dedication of streets, easements, rights-of-way and public parks and other sites for public purposes, as shown hereon, but assume no responsibility to open or maintain the same until, in the opinion of the City Council of the City of Albemarle, it is in the public interest to do so.
                                     
Date City clerk
(‘58 Code, § 14-14) (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. 24-06, passed 2-19-24)
§ 91.16 FINAL PLAT.
   The final plat shall be drawn on linen or mylar with India ink, at the same scale and on the same sheet size as the preliminary plat as approved. The final plat shall constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat which the subdivider proposes to record and develop at the time; however, that portion shall conform to all requirements of this chapter. The final plat shall be prepared by a registered surveyor or engineer and shall show the following information.
   (A)   The lines and names of all streets and roads.
   (B)   Lot lines and lot and block numbers.
   (C)   Minimum building setback lines.
   (D)   Reservations, easements, alleys, and any areas to be dedicated to public uses or sites for other than residential use, with notes stating their purpose and any limitations.
   (E)   Sufficient data to determine readily and reproduce on the ground the location, bearing, and length of every street line, lot line, boundary line (with errors of closure), block line, and building line, whether curved or straight, and including true north point. This should include the radius, central angle, point of tangent, tangent distance, and arcs and chords of all curved streets and curved property lines.
   (F)   All dimensions should be to the nearest 1/10 of a foot and angles to the nearest minute.
   (G)   Accurate location and description of all monuments and markers.
   (H)   The names and locations of adjoining subdivisions and streets, and the location and ownership of adjoining unsubdivided property.
   (I)   Title, date, name, and location of subdivision, and graphic scale.
   (J)   Name of subdivider, registered surveyor, engineer, or land planner.
   (K)   Utility layouts.
      (1)   Water.
      (2)   Gas.
      (3)   Sanitary sewer.
      (4)   Storm drainage.
      (5)   Electrical lines.
   (L)   Forms for final certification. The following certificate shall be lettered or rubber stamped on the final plat. Final plat shall include any additional certifications from any other parties as deemed necessary by the Subdivision Administrator.
      (1)   Certificate of accuracy. (As required under G.S. 47-30, as amended.)
                                                       
Date      Engineer or registered surveyor
      (2)   Certificate of ownership and dedication. I (We) hereby certify that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the property shown and described hereon and that I (we) hereby adopt this plan of subdivision with my (our) free consent, establlsh minimum building lines, and dedicate all streets, alleys, walks, parks, and other sites to public or private use as noted. Further, I (we) certify the land as shown hereon is within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Albemarle, North Carolina.
                                       
Date   Owner      Date   Owner
   (3)   Certificate of approval for recording plan and acceptance of dedications. I,                      , the designated subdivision administrator of the City of Albemarle, North Carolina, do certify that this final plat has been approved for recording and accepted for the dedication of streets, easements, rights-of-way and public parks and other sites for public purposes as shown hereon; however, the City of Albemarle assumes no responsibility to open or maintain the same until, in the opinion of the City Council of the City of Albemarle, it is in the public interest to do so.
                                       
Date   Subdivision administrator
      (4)   Insite septic tanks. The Stanly County Health Department has evaluated each lot in the               subdivision for onsite septic tank suitability. As of             (date), based on conditions noted in site evaluation sheet number         , each lot is suitable for a septic system not to exceed         (no.) bedroom house.
                                      
Date   County Health Officer or Legal Representative
      (5)   Certification of the approval of the installation and construction of streets, utilities, and other required improvements. I hereby certify:
         (a)   That streets, utilities, and other required improvements have been installed in an acceptable manner and according to city specifications and standards in the subdivision entitled                             ; or
         (b)   That a guarantee of the installation of the improvements in an amount or manner satisfactory to the City of Albemarle has been received.
            (1)
                               
Date      City engineer
            (2)
                                     
Date      City clerk
(‘58 Code, § 14-15) (Am. Ord. 16-48, passed 11-21-16; Am. Ord. 21-02, passed 1-19-21; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
§ 91.17 EXCEPTIONS, MODIFICATIONS.
   The standards and requirements of this chapter may be modified by the Planning Board in the case of a plan or program for a complete group development, which in the judgment of the Board, provides adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation, light, air, and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated, and which also provides any covenants or other legal provisions as will assure conformity to and achievement of the plan. However, individual lots within a townhouse development shall be exempt from minimum lot widths and setback requirements of § 92.120.
(‘58 Code, § 14-16) (Am. Ord. 87-19, passed 8-17-87; Am. Ord. 16-48, passed 11-21-16; Am. Ord. 21-02, passed 1-19-21; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
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