APPENDIX A: MAPPING STANDARDS
   The following are the standards of maps to be submitted as part of the subdivision process. These standards are intended to be general and the subdivider may be required to file fewer or more maps or provide less or more information depending upon the circumstances of the particular case.
   (A)   Number and type of map to be submitted.
Map
Initial Review
Planning Board/Board of Commissioners
Town File (as approved)
Map
Initial Review
Planning Board/Board of Commissioners
Town File (as approved)
Preliminary plan
Major
3 prints (1 reproducible)
10 prints (1 reproducible)
4 prints (1 reproducible)
Construction plans
4 sets (1 reproducible)
1 set (as-built) Mylar*
Final plat
3 prints
1 original, 2 reproducibles; plus a computer disc in DXF format
All maps shall be drawn to scale. The scale shall be not less than one inch equals 200 feet. Construction plans shall be at a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet. Prints may be blueline or blackline and map size shall be a minimum of 11 inches by 17 inches and a maximum of 24 inches by 36 inches, except that final plats shall not exceed an outside dimension of 18 inches by 24 inches**
The final plat prints and Mylar for town file shall be copies of the final plat as presented for recording. If larger than eight and one--half by 11 inches, the reproducible may be in the from of a sepia.
*Must be certified by subdivided engineer
** Consult County Review Officer for record map requirements
 
   (B)   Construction plans.
      (1)   Plan and profile showing streets with complete design showing all horizontal curve data, vertical curve data, super-elevation and the like, and DOT approvals such as driveway permits, DOT streets and the like.
      (2)   Storm drainage design and calculations with size, material, grade, length and cover on pipes, and size, type and location of all catch basins.
      (3)   Location of all flood boundaries and temporary and permanent erosion control methods and proposed fill.
      (4)   Utility system plan and profile to show size, material, cover and grade on all mains; size, depth and type of all manholes, location of all hydrants and cleanouts, location of all services and meter boxes, and location of easements.
      (5)   Distribution systems of electric telephone natural gas cable antenna television and other services in right-of-way.
      (6)   A copy of the approved State Erosion Control Plan and approval letter prior to beginning construction
   (C)   Map information.
Information
Preliminary Plan
Final Plat
Information
Preliminary Plan
Final Plat
Title Block containing:
  Name of development
X
X
  Name of map or plan (sketch plan, preliminary plan and the like)
X
X
  Owner’s name with address and daytime phone #
X
X
  Location (including address, city, township city and state), date(s) map(s) prepared or revised
X
X
  Scale of drawing in feet per inch (drawing shall not be at scale of not less than one equal to 200 feet)
X
X
  Bar graph scale
X
X
  Name, address and telephone of preparer of map
X
X
  Developer’s name, address and daytime phone number (if different from owner’s)
X
X
  Zoning districts within the property and adjacent properties
X
X
  Existing land use within the property and adjacent properties
X
X
  Plat book or deed book references
X
X
  Names of adjoining property owners (or subdivision or developments of record with plat book and/or deed book reference)
X
X
  Tax map, block and parcel(s) #
X
X
  Vicinity map showing location of site relative to surrounding are typically drawn in upper right hand corner, at a scale of one inch equals 2,000 feet
X
X
  Corporate limits, city limits and other jurisdiction lines, if any, on the tract
X
X
  North arrow and orientation (north arrow shall be oriented towards top of map where practicable)
X
X
  Boundaries of the tract to be subdivided or developed: distinctly and accurately represented and showing all distances; show bearings and distances and curve data on outside boundaries and street centerlines on preliminary with street centerline tied to boundary
X
X
  Tie at least one corner to NC grid and provide grid coordinates where at least one of two control monuments needed are within 2,000 feet of the boundary or tie to nearest street intersections, showing locations of intersecting boundary lines of adjoining properties
X
X
  Location and descriptions of all monuments, markers and control corners
X
  Existing property lines on tract to be subdivided. If existing property lines are to be changed, label as “old property lines” and show as dashed lines
X
X
  Dimensions, location and use of all existing buildings; distances between buildings measured at the closest point; distance from buildings to closest property lines; buildings to remain on final
X
X
  The name and location of any property or building on the National Register of Historic Places or locally designated historic
X
X
  Railroad lines and rights-of-way
X
X
  Water courses, ponds, lakes or streams
X
X
  Marshes, swamps and other wetlands; areas to be dedicated or reserved for the public or a local jurisdiction
X
X
  Areas designated as common area or open space under control of an owners association
X
X
  Existing and proposed topography of tract and 100 feet beyond property showing existing contour intervals of no greater than five feet (two feet where available) and labeling at least two contours per map and all others at ten--foot intervals from sea level
X
X
  Proposed lot lines and dimensions; show bearings and distances on final
X
X
  Square footage of all proposed lots under one acre in size; smallest lot indicated
X
X
  Acreage for all lots over one acre
X
X
Site calculations including:
  Acreage in total tract
X
X
  Acreage in public greenways and other open space
X
X
  Total number of lots
X
X
  Linear feet in streets
X
X
  Area in newly dedicated right-of-way
X
X
  Lots sequenced or numbered consecutively
X
X
Street data illustrating:
  Existing and proposed rights-of-way within and adjacent to property showing:
      R/W lines
X
X
      Total R/W width dimension
X
X
      R/W width dimension from centerline of existing public streets
X
X
      Cul-de-sac R/W radius from centerpoint
X
X
  Existing and proposed streets showing:
      Pavement or curb lines
X
      Pavement width dimensions (face-to-face)(or EP to EP)
X
X
      Cul-de-sac pavement radius from centerpoint
X
X
      Existing and proposed street names
X
X
      Location, dimension and type of all easements (existing and proposed)
X
X
Utility Layout Plan showing connections to existing systems, line sizes, material of lines, location of fire hydrants, blowoffs, valves, manholes, catch basins, force mains and the like for the following types of utility lines: (not to substitute for constructions plans)
  Sanitary sewer
X
  Water distribution
X
  Storm sewer
X
  Natural gas, electric, cable TV
X
  Plan for providing water and sewer service graphic or narrative form
X
 
   (D)   Certifications, notes and approval blocks. The following certificates, notes and approval blocks shall appear on the appropriate plans and plats in substantially the following formats:
Preliminary plan, major:
Planning Board                                 Board of Commissioners
I hereby certify that this                           I hereby certify that this preliminary plan
preliminary plan was recommended                  was approved by the Board of
for approval by the Planning Board                  Commissioners of the Town of Polkton
of the Town of Polkton on the ___________            on the ____________ day of
day of _____________________, 20_____.            _________________, 20______.
____________________________                     _________________________________
Chairperson, Planning Board                        Mayor
Date: _______________________                     Date: ____________________________
(Ord. passed - -)