(C) An application will be considered officially submitted on the date it is received by the subdivision agent or the applicable fees have been paid, whichever is later.
(D) The subdivision agent shall act on any proposed plat and application in accordance with the time limits and in the manner established by VA Code §§ 15.2-2259 and 15.2-2260.
(E) The submittal of an application and plat by a subdivider shall constitute consent by the subdivider to all officers and employees of Northampton County, and any state department or agency, responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter, to enter upon the property at all reasonable times for the purpose of making periodic inspections related to the review of the plat for compliance with this chapter, and for inspection of any improvements that have been required by the subdivision agent. The subdivider shall provide at least five days prior notice to the subdivision agent when each stage of the construction and improvement of the subdivision is ready for inspection.
(F) The applicant, upon submittal of an application to the agent, must notify by certified mail adjacent and abutting property owners to the subject property that an application is on file and may be viewed at the County Planning and Zoning Offices. Verification in the form of copies of issued letters and return receipts must be provided to the agent prior to final action on the application.
(G) Any preliminary or record plat submitted must comply with the requirements of Virginia Code § 15.2-2258, specifically:
(1) When any part of the land proposed for subdivision lies in a drainage district such fact shall be set forth on the plat of the proposed subdivision.
(2) When any part of the land proposed for subdivision lies in a mapped dam break inundation zone such fact shall be set forth on the plat of the proposed subdivision.
(3) When any grave, object or structure marking a place of burial is located on the land proposed for subdivision, such grave, object or structure shall be identified on any plans or site plans required by this subchapter.
(4) When the land involved lies wholly or partly within an area subject to the joint control of more than one locality, the plat shall be submitted to the Planning Commission or other designated agent of the locality in which the tract of land is located.
(Ord. passed 11-15-2006; Am. Ord. passed 11-10-2020; Am. Ord. passed 12-8-2020)