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CHAPTER 5: SUBDIVISIONS
Section
Article A. General Provisions
   9-5-1   Title
   9-5-2   Purpose
   9-5-3   Authority
   9-5-4   Jurisdiction
   9-5-5   Definitions
   9-5-6   Lots created contrary to subdivision regulations
   9-5-7   Lots created prior to enactment of subdivision regulations
   9-5-8   Relation of subdivision regulations to zoning and other regulations
   9-5-9   Application of subdivision regulations; effect
   9-5-10   Reserved
   9-5-11   Effect of final plat approval on status of dedication; acceptance
   9-5-12   Effect of application of subdivision regulations on erection of buildings
   9-5-13   Effect of application of subdivision regulations on naming streets
   9-5-14   Prerequisite to plat application
   9-5-15   Approval of public services
   9-5-16   Planning and Zoning Commission to act in lieu of City Council
   9-5-17   Subdivision Review Board to act in lieu of Planning and Zoning Commission
   9-5-18   Transition regulations for developing property brought into extraterritorial jurisdiction
Article B. Procedure for Review and Approval of Subdivision Plats
   9-5-41   General procedures
   9-5-42   Preliminary and final plats; required certification
   9-5-43   Preliminary plats; approval generally
   9-5-44   Same; submission
   9-5-45   Same; format; general information; site information
   9-5-46   Same; review procedure
   9-5-47   Same; departmental findings
   9-5-48   (Reserved)
   9-5-49   Same; construction plan required; authority; contents
   9-5-50   Same; construction plan to coincide with preliminary plat; minor alterations; resubmission of plat copies reflecting alterations
   9-5-51   Final plat; generally
   9-5-52   Same; format; general information; site information
   9-5-53   Same; review procedure
   9-5-54   Same; departmental findings
   9-5-55   Same; disposition of copies
   9-5-56   Same; recordation
   9-5-57   No responsibility, liability for improvements prior to acceptance
   9-5-58   Resubdivision procedure
   9-5-59   Disapproval of plats resulting from violation of tree protection prior to development regulations
Article C. Design Standards for Subdivision Plats
   9-5-80   Relation to Comprehensive Transportation Plan
   9-5-81   Street design standards
   9-5-82   Utility easements
   9-5-83   Lot lines and utility easements
   9-5-84   Projection of easements to adjacent undeveloped property
   9-5-85   Multipurpose easements
   9-5-86   Minor drainage easements
   9-5-87   Major utilities, substation sites and the like
   9-5-88   Preservation of significant water areas; intent
   9-5-89   Same; maintenance of natural waterways and water areas; relationship to greenway plan
   9-5-90   Same; changes in location or extent of significant natural waterways and water areas
   9-5-91   Drainage
   9-5-92   Protection from flooding and other adverse water conditions
   9-5-93   Sedimentation and erosion control
   9-5-94   Floodprone or flood hazard areas
   9-5-95   Block standards; general design
   9-5-96   Pedestrian crosswalks within blocks
   9-5-97   Lots; general design
   9-5-98   Double frontage lots
   9-5-99   Driveways; condition of lot access
   9-5-100   Public sites and open spaces; relation to quasi-public and private open space network; intent
   9-5-101   Reservations for recreation areas; generally
   9-5-102   Same; minimum area
   9-5-103   Same; waiver provisions
   9-5-104   Same; authority of Planning and Zoning Commission to seek advice
   9-5-105   Same; owner to give option to city; provisions of option
   9-5-106   Same; relation to bikeway plan
Article D. [Reserved]
Article E. Required Improvements
   9-5-115   Conformance with the Manual of Standard Designs and Details and the Manual for the Design and Construction of Water and Waste Water System Extensions for Greenville Utilities Commission
   9-5-116   Permanent monuments and markers
   9-5-117   Streets and alleys; grading and surfacing
   9-5-118   Same; curbs and gutters
   9-5-119   Street signs
   9-5-120   Street lights (public)
   9-5-121   Street trees
   9-5-122   Ground cover
   9-5-123   Sidewalks; where to be installed
   9-5-124   Drainage; conformance with Manual of Standard Designs and Details
   9-5-125   All subdivisions to be adequately drained
   9-5-126   Public water supply required
   9-5-127   Public sanitary sewerage required; exceptions
   9-5-128   General erosion protection; conservation of topsoil; preservation of desirable vegetation
   9-5-129   Fire protection facilities
   9-5-130   Wire installation to be underground; exceptions
Article F. Completion of Improvements; Maintenance Guarantees
   9-5-141   Satisfactory completion of improvements; offers to dedicate; maintenance guarantees; prior to approval of final plats
   9-5-142   Performance guarantee
   9-5-143   Type of guarantee
   9-5-144   Plans and construction programs
   9-5-145   Amount and terms of performance guarantee; time limitations
   9-5-146   Inspections; inspection reports
   9-5-147   Action on inspection reports; reports indicating satisfaction of requirements
   9-5-148   Same; reports indicating failure to satisfy requirements
   9-5-149   Same; reports indicating unsatisfactory progress
   9-5-150   Actions following failure to complete work under performance guarantee
   9-5-151   Acceptance of guarantee of other governmental agency or utility
   9-5-152   Building permits and certificates of occupancy prior to completion of improvements
Article G. Amendments
   9-5-161   Planning and Zoning Commission review; recommendation
   9-5-162   Public notice and hearing
   9-5-163   Limitation on resubmittal
Article H. Violations, Penalties and Remedies
   9-5-171   Penalties for violation
   9-5-172   Remedies
Article I. Variances
   9-5-181   Authorized; procedure
Article J. Legal Status and Effective Date
   9-5-191   Separability
   9-5-192   Repeal
   9-5-193   Effective date
Cross-reference:
   Flood Damage Prevention, see Title 9, Chapter 6
   Planning and Zoning Commission, see Title 9, Chapter 2
   Public Utilities, see Title 8, Chapter 1
   Storm drainage, see Title 9, Chapter 1
   Streets and Sidewalks, see Title 6, Chapter 2
   Trees, see Title 6, Chapter 5
Editor’s note:
   Ord. No. 1941, § 1, adopted Jan. 12, 1989, deleted former Ch. 5 and set out a new chapter on subdivision regulations. Former Ch. 5 consisted of §§ 9-5-1—9-5-18, 9-5-41—9-5-71; 9-5-81—9-5-111, 9-5-131—9-5-146, 9-5-161—9-5-172, 9-5-181—9-5-183, 9-5-191, 9-5-192, 9-5-201, 9-5-211—9-5-213; and derived from Ord. No. 959, adopted May 8, 1980.
Statutory reference:
   Authority to adopt, see G.S. 160D-801 et seq.