Subdivisions shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedures in this subchapter.
(A) Sketch plan for subdivisions. Prior to the preliminary plat submission, the subdivider may submit to the Planning Board two 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 proposed street layout with approximate pavement and right-of-way width, lot layout and size of lots; the existing and proposed method of providing water and sanitary sewer service. The existing and proposed method of storm water drainage and street lighting.
(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) A statement from the appropriate 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) Submission and review procedure for sketch plan.
(1) The sketch plan shall be submitted at least seven days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which it will be reviewed. The Planning Board shall review the sketch plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 153, Zoning Code; the Planning Board shall advise the subdivider or his or her authorized agent of the regulations pertaining to the proposed subdivision and the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the preliminary and final plats.
(2) One copy of the sketch plan shall be retained as a part of the minutes of the Planning Board with the other copy being returned to the subdivider or his or her authorized agent.
(C) Submission procedure for preliminary plat.
(1) For every subdivision within the territorial jurisdiction established by § 152.04, the subdivider shall submit a preliminary plat which shall be reviewed by the Planning Board and approved by the Council before any construction or installation of improvements may begin.
(2) Three copies of the preliminary plat (as well as any additional copies which the Subdivision Administrator determines are needed to be sent to other agencies) shall be submitted to the Administrator of this chapter at least seven days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which the subdivider desires the Planning Board to review the preliminary plat. Submission of the preliminary plat shall be accompanied by a filing fee, paid by the subdivider, in accordance with the town's fee schedule.
(3) Preliminary plats shall meet the specifications in § 152.29.
(D) Review by other agencies. After having received the preliminary plat from the subdivider, the Subdivision Administrator shall submit copies of the preliminary plat and any accompanying material to other officials and agencies concerned with new development including, where applicable, but not limited to: The appropriate county health department, the Street Maintenance Superintendent, the Director of Public works, the District Engineer of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (four copies) and the County Soil Conservation Service, for review and recommendation.
(E) Review procedure.
(1) The Planning Board shall review the preliminary plat at or before its next regularly scheduled meeting which follows at least seven days after the Subdivision Administrator receives the preliminary plat and the comments from the appropriate agencies.
(2) The Planning Board shall, in writing, recommend approval, conditional approval with recommended changes to bring the plat into compliance or disapproval with reasons, within 40 days of its first consideration of the plat.
(3) If the Planning Board recommends approval of the preliminary plat, it shall retain one copy of the plat for its minutes and transmit two copies of the plat to the Council with its recommendation.
(4) If the Planning Board recommends conditional approval of the preliminary plat, it shall keep one copy of the plat for its minutes, transmit two copies of the plat and its recommendation to the Council and return the remaining copy of the plat and its recommendation to the subdivider.
(5) If the Planning Board recommends disapproval of the preliminary plat, it shall retain one copy of the plat for its minutes, transmit one copy of the plat and its recommendation to the Council and return the remaining copy of the plat and its recommendation to the subdivider.
(6) If the preliminary plat is disapproved, the subdivider may make the recommended changes and submit a revised preliminary plat or appeal the decision to the Council.
(7) If the Planning Board does not make a written recommendation within 40 days after its first consideration of the plat, the subdivider may apply to the Council for approval or disapproval.
(8) If the Council approves the preliminary plat, such approval shall be noted on two copies of the plat. One copy of the plat shall be retained by the Council and one copy shall be returned to the subdivider. If the Council approves the preliminary plat with conditions, approval shall be noted on two copies of the plat along with a reference to the conditions. One copy of the plat along with the conditions shall be retained by the Council and one copy of the preliminary plat along with the conditions shall be returned to the subdivider. If the Council disapproves the preliminary plat, the reasons for such disapproval shall be specified in writing. One copy of the plat and the reasons shall be retained by the Council and one copy shall be returned to the subdivider.
(1992 Code, § 152.22) Ord. passed 5-5-1986; Ord. passed 3-19-2007)