(A) Contents.
(1) Prior to the filing of an application for approval of the preliminary plan, the subdivider shall submit to the Planning Department 15 copies of a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision.
(2) The sketch plan (prepared by architect, engineer, or hand drawn) will contain the following information:
(a) A sketch map of the vicinity of the proposed subdivision showing its location in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads, and waterways;
(b) The boundaries of the entire tract in common ownership and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;
(c) The total acreage to be subdivided;
(d) The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and the existing uses of land adjoining it;
(e) The proposed street layout with approximate pavement and right-of-way width, lot layout and size of lots;
(f) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner, and if applicable, a written and acknowledged statement of the owner designating the subdivider or other person to act as his agent for the submission of plats;
(g) The name of the proposed subdivision;
(h) Streets and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties, street rights-of-way and street names;
(i) The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties; and
(j) A statement from the Dare County Health Department that a copy of the sketch plan has been submitted to them.
(B) Review.
(1) The Planning Department shall review the sketch plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and other applicable policies. The Planning Department shall advise the subdivider of the policies applicable 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 for the files of the Planning Board.
(Am. Ord. 18-3, passed 6-14-21)