(a) Prior to submission of a final plat, the subdivider shall submit to the subdivision administrator three copies of a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision containing the following information:
(1) A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads, and waterways;
(2) The boundaries of the tract and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;
(3) The total acreage to be subdivided;
(4) The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and the existing uses of land adjoining it;
(5) The existing street layout and right-of-way width, lot layout and size of lots;
(6) The name, address and telephone number of the owner;
(7) The name, if any, of the proposed subdivision;
(8) Streets and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties;
(9) The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties;
(10) The location of water and sewer facilities serving the proposed minor subdivision, if applicable; and
(11) A statement from the Catawba County Health Department that a copy of the sketch plan has been submitted to them, if septic tanks or other on-site water or wastewater systems are to be used in the subdivision.
(b) The subdivision administrator shall review the sketch plan for general compliance with the requirements of this article, and shall advise the subdivider or his agent of the regulations pertaining to the proposed minor subdivision and the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the final plat.
(c) The subdivision administrator, after determining that all requirements of this article have been met, shall advise the subdivider to proceed with the preparation of a final plat which conforms to the submitted sketch plan. The approval of the sketch plan shall in no way be construed as constituting official approval of the final plat.
(Ord. of 4-6-92, No. 190-92; Ord. of 3-6-06, No. 5-06; Ord. of 1-5-15, No. 12-14)