§ 152.08 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS.
   (A)   Minor subdivisions.
      (1)   Plat prepared. A minor subdivision plat shall be prepared by a surveyor, licensed and registered to practice in the State of North Carolina.
      (2)   Number of copies and graphic media. Four copies of the minor subdivision plat shall be submitted, two of these shall be on sepia mylar, and two shall be black or blue line paper prints.
      (3)   Plat size and scale.
         (a)   Minor subdivision plats shall have an outside marginal size of not more than 18 inches by 24 inches nor less than 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches, including 1-1/2 inch for binding on the left margin and 1/2-inch border on each of the other sides.
         (b)   Where size of land areas, or suitable scale to assure legibility require, maps may be placed on 2 or more sheets with appropriate match lines. Minor subdivision plats shall be drawn at any scale that assure legibility.
      (4)   Contents required. The minor subdivision plat shall depict or contain the following information.
         (a)   Title information:
            1.   Name of proposed subdivision;
            2.   Name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of owner(s) of property included in the proposed subdivision;
            3.   Name(s) of the city, township(s), county and state in which the subdivision is located;
            4.   Scale denoted graphically and numerically;
            5.   North arrow with indication of true grid if within 2,000 feet of grid reference;
            6.   Date of preparation;
            7.   Name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of surveyor,engineer, landscape architect, planner or other individual responsible for the design and layout of the proposed subdivision or for the preparation of the plat; and
            8.   Vicinity map at any convenient scale, inset on the plat showing the location of the proposed subdivision with respect to the surrounding area including principal highways and streets.
         (b)   Existing information:
            1.   The tract to be subdivided shall show boundaries fully with bearings, distances and closures indicated (the tract to be subdivided includes the original entire tract and the new tract being created), however if the residual portion of the tract that is left after all new parcels are created exceeds 5 acres in area a survey shall not be required for that residual portion. The residual area shall be shown on the plat of the subdivision including its bearings and distances either as a dashed line at the same scale or as a reduced scale map insert. A note indicating that the area is drawn from non surveyed data, where the data was obtained and a statement that this area is not part of the final plat but is reserved for future division or use shall be placed on the plat;
            2.   The location of existing and platted property lines, railroads, utility transmission lines, water lines, bridges, culverts, storm drain pipes, town limit lines and any easements within the boundaries of the tract to be subdivided and on a 50-foot area of the land immediately adjoining it;
            3.   The locations of wooded areas, swamps, bogs, rock outcrops of a magnitude to cause development problems, ponds or lakes, streams or stream beds, channels and any other natural features affecting the site of the proposed subdivision;
            4.   Zoning classification of the land to be subdivided and of a 50-foot area of the property immediately adjoining it;
            5.   Existing topography of the proposed subdivision and of a 50-foot area contiguous to it, at a contour interval of no more than 5 feet. (This information may be submitted on separate sheet); and
            6.   Base flood elevation data if proposed subdivision is within a flood hazard area.
         (c)   Information concerning proposed subdivision.
            1.   Proposed riding trails, natural buffers, pedestrian, bicycle or other rights-of-way or other easement; their location, width and purpose;
            2.   Layout of lot arrangement including lot lines, lot dimensions and lot and block numbers;
            3.   Layout of proposed utilities (sewer, water, drainage, gas, electricity, telephone and the like) showing connections to existing systems or location plans for individual water supply, sewage disposal, storm drainage and other. Provisions for the installation or the installation of these utilities shall be made prior to minor subdivision plat approval;
            4.   Proposed location and size of parks, school sites and other recreational or open spaces accompanied by provisions concerning their future ownership;
            5.   Site data:
               a.   Acreage in total tract;
               b.   Acreage in parks and other non-residential use;
               c.   Total number of lots; and
               d.   Average lot size.
            6.   Any proposed modification to the topography of the proposed subdivision at a contour interval of not more than 10 feet.
      (5)   Certification required.
         (a)   Certification of ownership and dedication. The following certificate shall be placed on the minor subdivision plat and signed by the owner(s) of the subdivision.
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.
Further I (we) certify the land as shown hereon is within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of the Town of Liberty, North Carolina.
_________________(Date)   ______________________________________________ (Owner)
               ______________________________________________ (Owner)
         (b)   Certificate of survey.
            1.   The following certificate shall be placed on the minor subdivision plat and shall be signed by the surveyor preparing the plat or under whose supervision it was prepared.
            2.   The signature shall be accompanied by the seal and registration number of the above mentioned survey and shall be certified as true by a Notary Public or Clerk of Superior Court.
I, ______________________________, certify that this map was (drawn by me) (drawn under my supervision) from (an actual survey made by me) (an actual survey made under my supervision) (deed description recorded in Book ___________, page __________, Book ____________________, page ________, and the like) (Other); that the error of closure as calculated by latitudes and departures is 1:____; that the boundaries not surveyed are shown are broken lines plotted from information found in Book ____________, page________; that this map was prepared in accordance with G.S. § 47-30 as amended.
Witness my hand and seal this ________ day of ______________ A.D., 20_____.
         (c)   Certificate of approval of the design of public utilities connections. A minor subdivision plat that proposes the installation or connection(s) to public utilities such as water and sewer shall have the following certificate placed upon it and signed by the Public Works Director.
I hereby certify that the water and sewer facilities are existing or have been designed in an acceptable manner according to the town specifications and standards in the _____________ subdivision.
____________________ (Date)   ____________________________________________________Town Manager
      (6)   Design standards.
         (a)   General. All minor subdivision shall be designed so as to minimize flood damage to any lots, buildings or other facilities within the subdivision.
         (b)   Utilities.
            1.   All utilities in a minor subdivision including water systems, sewerage systems, gas lines and electrical distribution facilities shall be designed and constructed so as to eliminate or minimize flood damage to those facilities.
            2.   All water supply and sewerage systems within a proposed minor subdivision shall be designed in accordance with Town of Liberty specifications and standard details.
            3.   Any on-site waste disposal system shall be located so as to avoid impairment of the system or contamination from the system during flooding.
         (c)   Drainage. Adequate drainage shall be provided in all subdivisions so that exposure to flood hazards will be at a minimum.
         (d)   Rights-of-way.
            1.   Existing street rights-of-ways shall be designated 50 feet wide minimum, or 25 feet minimum when measured from the property line to the center line of an existing right-of-way.
            2.   Triangular sight distances must be designated at intersections in accordance with the N.C. D.O.T. minimum standards for subdivision roads.
   (B)   Major subdivision plats.
      (1)   Preliminary plat.
         (a)   Number of copies and graphic media. A minimum of 8 copies of the preliminary plat shall be submitted. No specific graphic media must be employed unless the preliminary plat will also serve as the final plat. In that case, the graphic media employed shall be of the same type as required for final plat.
         (b)   Scale. Major subdivision preliminary plats shall be drawn at a scale that assures legibility.
         (c)   Contents required. The preliminary plat shall depict or contain the following information:
            1.   Title information.
               a.   Name of proposed subdivision;
               b.   Name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of owner(s) of the property included in the proposed subdivision;
               c.   Name(s) of the city, township(s), county and state in which the subdivision is located;
               d.   Scale denoted graphically and numerically;
               e.   North arrow with indication whether true grid or magnetic and date of magnetic reading;
               f.   Date of preparation;
               g.   Name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of surveyor, engineer, landscape architect, planner or other individual responsible for the design and layout of the proposed subdivision or for the preparation of the plat; and
               h.   Vicinity map at any convenient scale, inset on the plat showing the location of the proposed subdivision with respect to the surrounding area including principal highways and streets.
            2.   Existing information.
               a.   Boundaries of the tract to be subdivided;
               b.   The location of existing and platted property lines, streets, structures, water courses, railroads, utility transmission lines, water lines, bridges, culverts, storm drain pipes, town limit lines and any easements within the boundaries of the tract to be subdivided and on a 50-foot area of land immediately adjoining it;
               c.   The locations of wooded areas, swamps, bogs, rock outcrops of a magnitude to cause development problems, ponds or lakes, streams or stream beds, channels and any other natural features affecting the site of the proposed subdivision;
               d.   Zoning classification of the land to be subdivided and of a 50-foot area of the property immediately adjoining it; and
               e.   Existing topography of the proposed subdivision and a 50-foot area of the property immediately adjoining it, at a contour interval of no more than 5 feet. (This information may be submitted on a separate sheet).
            3.   Information concerning proposed subdivision. 
               a.   Names of proposed streets and the locations and widths of proposed street rights-of-way and street pavement;
               b.   Proposed riding trails, natural buffers, pedestrian, bicycle or other rights-of-way or other easement, their location, width and purpose;
               c.   Layout of lot arrangement including lot lines, lot dimensions and lot and block numbers;
               d.   Proposed minimum building setback lines; in conformance with the Liberty Zoning Chapter;
               e.   Location of proposed utilities (sewer, water, drainage, gas, electricity, telephone and the like) showing connections to existing systems or location plans to existing systems or location plans for individual water supply, sewage disposal, storm drainage and other;
               f.   Proposed location and size of parks, school sites and other recreational or open spaces accompanied by provisions concerning their future ownership;
               g.   Site data:
                  i.   Acreage in total tract;
                  ii.   Acreage in parks and other non-residential use;
                  iii.   Total number of lots;
                  iv.   Average lot size; and
                  v.   Linear feet of streets.
               h.   Grading plan indicating proposed modifications to the topography, other than street construction, at a contour of not more than 5 feet;
               i.   Engineering data: approximate street grade; design data for street corners and curves; and plan and profiles for streets, water and sewer lines; and
               j.   Base flood elevation data if proposed subdivision is within a flood hazard area.
      (2)   Final plat.
         (a)   Improvements, installation or guarantees. Prior to certification of a final plat the subdivider shall have installed improvements specified in § 152.09 below or guaranteed their installation in one of the following ways:
            1.   File with the Town Clerk a performance or surety bond made by a surety company licensed to do business in North Carolina. The guarantee shall be in an amount of not less than 100% nor more than 110% of the construction of required uncompleted improvements as estimated by the Town Manager. Performance guarantees shall run for a period of 1 year and may be renewed once for a period of 1 year upon written approval from the Town Manager;
            2.   Deposit or place in escrow with the Town Clerk a certified check or cash in an amount not less than 100% nor more than 110% estimated cost of the construction of the required improvements. The funds shall not be returned by the town until improvements have been satisfactorily installed. Portions of the deposit may be released as work progresses provided that the refunds shall be made no often than 1 calendar month; or
            3.   File with the Town Clerk a letter of credit from a financial institution licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina for the cost. The letter of credit shall be in an amount of not less than 100% nor more than 110% of the construction of required uncompleted improvements as estimated by the Town Manager. The letter of credit shall run for a period of 1 year and may be renewed once for a period of 1 year upon written approval from the Town Manager. The guarantee shall not apply to the installation of the water and sewer systems. These systems shall be installed prior to approval of any final plat.
         (b)   Maintenance and defects guarantee.
            1.   The Town Clerk shall secure from all subdividers a letter in which the subdivider shall agree to maintain the backfill on any improvements, stabilize erosion control as required, and guarantee improvements against defects for 1 year, except those improvements made by utility companies.
            2.   The letter shall be binding on the subdivider for a period of 1 year after the acceptance of such improvements by the town.
         (c)   Plat prepared. The final plat shall be prepared by a surveyor licensed and registered to practice in the State of North Carolina.
         (d)   Number of copies and graphic media. A minimum of 8 copies of the final plat shall be submitted; at least 2 of these shall be on 3 or 4 mill sepia mylar and the others shall be black or blue line prints.
         (e)   Plat size and scale. Final plats shall have an outside marginal size of not more than 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches, including 1-1/2 inch for binding on the left margin and 1/2-inch border on each of the other sides. Where size of land areas or suitable scale to assure legibility require, maps may be placed on 2 or more sheets with appropriate match lines. Final plat shall be drawn at a scale not to exceed 1 inch equals 200 feet.
         (f)   Contents required. The final plat shall depict or contain the following information:
            1.   Title information:
               a.   Name of proposed subdivision;
               b.   Name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of owner(s) of the property included in the proposed subdivision;
               c.   Name(s) of the city, township(s), county and state in which the subdivision is located;
               d.   Scale denoted graphically and numerically;
               e.   North arrow with indication of true grid; if within 2,000 feet of grid reference;
               f.   Date of preparation;
               g.   Name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of surveyor, engineer, landscape architect, planner or other individual responsible for the design and layout of the proposed subdivision or for the preparation of the plat; and
               h.   Vicinity map at any convenient scale, inset on the plat showing the location of the proposed subdivision with respect to the surrounding area including principal highways and streets.
            2.   Existing information:
               a.   Names of proposed streets and the locations and widths of proposed street rights-of-way and street pavements;
               b.   Layout of lot arrangement including lot lines, lot dimensions and lot and block numbers;
               c.   Site data:
                  i.   Acreage in total tract;
                  ii.   Acreage in parks and other non-residential use;
                  iii.   Total number of lots;
                  iv.   Average lot size; and
                  v.   Linear feet of streets.
               d.   As built engineering data. The following information shall be contained in a plan and profile accompanying the final plat.
                  i.   The plans for utility layout, including sanitary sewers, water distribution lines, natural gas, telephone and electric service, illustrating connections to existing systems or plans for individual water supply systems and/or sewerage disposal systems. Plans must show lines sizes, the location of fire hydrants, blowoffs, manholes, pumps, force mains and gate valves;
                  ii.   Location and dimensions of all rights-of-way, utility or other easements, riding trails, natural buffers, pedestrian or bicycle paths and areas to be dedicated to public use with the purpose of each stated;
                  iii.   Location, purpose and dimensions of areas to be used for purposes other than residential;
                  iv.   Right-of-way lines, sight distance lines, pavement widths and names of all streets and the location, name and width of all adjacent streets and easements;
                  v.   Property lines, building or other structures, water courses, railroads, bridges, culverts, storm drains, corporate limits on land to be subdivided and on a portion of the land immediately adjoining;
                  vi.   Sufficient engineering data to determine readily and reproduce on the ground every straight or curved boundary line, street line, lot line, right-of-way line, easement line, setback line, sight distance line including dimensions, bearings or deflection angles, radii, central angles and tangent distances for the center line of curved streets and curved property lines that are not the boundary of curved streets. All dimensions shall be measured to the nearest 1/100 of a foot and all angles to the nearest minute;
                  vii.   Accurate location and description of all monuments, markers and control points; and
                  viii.   Modifications other than street construction, if any, to the topography of the proposed subdivision at a contour interval of not more than 5 feet.
               e.   Base flood elevation data if proposed subdivision is within a flood hazard area.
         (g)   Certification required.
            1.   Certification of ownership and dedication. The following certificate shall be placed on the final plat and signed by the owner(s) of the subdivision.
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.
Further I (we) certify the land as shown hereon is within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of the Town of Liberty, North Carolina.
____________________ Date   ________________________________________ Owner
               ________________________________________ Owner
            2.   Certificate of survey.
               a.   The following certificate shall be placed on the final plat and shall be signed by the surveyor preparing the plat or under whose supervision it was prepared.
               b.   The signature shall be accompanied by the seal and registration number of the above mentioned survey and shall be certified as true by Notary Public or Clerk of Superior Court:
_________________________________, certify that this map was (drawn by me) (drawn under my supervision) from (an actual survey made by me) (an actual survey made under my supervision) (deed description record in Book_________, page _________, Book ___________, page ___________, and the like) (Other); that the error of closure as calculated by latitudes and departures is 1:___________; that the boundaries not surveyed are shown are broken lines plotted from information found in Book ___________, page __________, that this map was prepared in accordance with G.S. § 47-30 as amended.
Witness my hand and seal this ____________day of _______________, 20_________________.
            3.   Certificate of approval of the design and installation of required improvements. The following certificate shall be placed on the final plat and shall be signed by the Town Manager.
I hereby certify that the street, utility, monument and other required improvements have been installed or provisions have been made for installation in an acceptable manner and according to town specifications and standards in the _______________________ subdivision.
(Date) ___________   Town Manager ______________________________________
(Ord. passed 5-26-1997)