(A) Sketch plan for minor subdivision.
(1) Prior to submission of a final plat, the subdivider shall submit to the Subdivision Administrator three copies of a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision containing the following information:
(a) A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads and waterways;
(b) The boundaries of the tract 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 existing street layout and right-of-way width, lot layout and size of lots;
(f) The name, address and telephone number of the owner;
(g) The name, if any, of the proposed subdivision;
(h) Streets and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties;
(i) The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties;
(j) A statement from the County Health Director, or local public utility, as appropriate, as to proposed water or sewerage systems; and
(k) The District Highway Engineer of the NCDOT as to proposed state streets, state highways, and related drainage systems.
(2) The sketch plan shall be submitted at least 14 days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which it will be reviewed. The Planning Board shall review the sketch plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Board shall advise the subdivider or his or her authorized agent of the regulations pertaining to the proposed subdivision and the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the final plat.
(3) One copy of the sketch plan shall be retained as a part of the minutes of the Planning Board and one copy shall be returned to the subdivider or his or her authorized agent.
(B) Final plat for minor subdivisions.
(1) Upon approval of the sketch plan by the Planning Board, the subdivider may proceed with the preparation of the final plat in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(2) The subdivider shall submit the final plat so marked, to the Subdivision Administrator not less than 15 days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which it will be reviewed.
(3) The final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor currently licensed and registered in the state by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The final plat shall conform to the provisions for plats, subdivisions and mapping requirements set forth in G.S. § 47-30 and the Manual of Practice for Land Surveying in North Carolina.
(4) Five copies of the final plat shall be submitted, two of these shall be on reproducible material; three shall be black or blue line paper prints. Material and drawing medium for the original shall be in accordance with the Manual of Practice for Land Surveying in North Carolina, where applicable, and the requirements of the County Register of Deeds.
(5) The final plat shall be of a size suitable for recording with the County Register of Deeds and shall be at a scale of not less than one inch equals 200 feet. Maps may be placed on more than one sheet with appropriate match lines.
(6) Submission of the final plat shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $50 to cover administrative cost.
(7) The final plat shall meet the specifications in § 152.052 of this chapter.
(8) The following signed certificates shall appear on all five copies of the final plat:
(a) Certificate of ownership and dedication.
I hereby certify that I am the owner of the property shown and described hereon, which is located in the subdivision jurisdiction of the Town of Richlands and that I hereby adopt this plan of subdivision with my free consent and establish minimum building setback lines as noted.
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Date Owner
(b) Certificate of survey and accuracy. In accordance with the Manual of Practice for Land Surveying in North Carolina, on the face of each map prepared for recordation there shall appear a certificate acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments and executed by the person making the survey or map including deeds and any recorded data shown thereon. The certificate shall include a statement of error of closure calculated by latitudes and departures. Any lines on the map which were not actually surveyed must be clearly indicated on the map and a statement included in the certificate revealing the source of information. The certificate shall take the following general form:
State of North Carolina Onslow County
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 _____ , etc.) (other); that the ratio of precision as calculated by latitudes and departures is 1: _____________________ , (that the boundaries not surveyed are shown as broken lines plotted from information found in Book _____ , Page _____ ); that this map was prepared in accordance with NCGS 47-30, as amended.
Witness my hand and seal this __________ day of ___________ , 20_____ .
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Registered Land Surveyor
Official Seal
Registration Number
I (officer authorized to take acknowledgments) do hereby certify that (name of registered surveyor) personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the due execution of this certificate. Witness my hand and (where an official seal is required by law) official seal this the _________ day of ______ (year).
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Signature of Officer
Official Seal
(9) The Planning Board shall review the final plat at or before its next regularly scheduled meeting which follows at least 15 days after the Subdivision Administrator receives the final plat and shall recommend approval, conditional approval with modifications to bring the plat into compliance or disapproval of the final plat with reasons within 45 days of its first consideration of the plat.
(10) During its review of the final plat the Planning Board may appoint an engineer or registered land surveyor to confirm the accuracy of the final plat or to provide comments on technical data. The costs shall be charged to the subdivider and the plat shall not be recommended for approval until such engineering fees have been paid.
(11) If the Planning Board recommends approval of the final plat it shall transmit all copies of the plat and its written recommendations to the Town Board through the Subdivision Administrator.
(12) If the Planning Board recommends conditional approval of the final plat with modifications to bring the plat into compliance, it shall retain one print of the plat for its minutes, return its written recommendation and two reproducible copies of the plat to the subdivider, and transmit one print of the plat and its written recommendations to the Town Board through the Subdivision Administrator.
(13) If the Planning Board recommends disapproval of the final plat, it shall instruct the subdivider concerning re-submission of a revised plat and the subdivider may make such changes as will bring the plat into compliance with the provisions of this chapter and re-submit same for reconsideration by the Planning Board, or appeal the decision to the Town Board.
(14) Failure of the Planning Board to make a written recommendation within 45 days after its first review shall constitute grounds for the subdivider to apply to the Town Board for approval.
(15) If the Planning Board recommends approval or conditional approval with modifications to bring the plat into compliance, or the subdivider appeals to the Town Board, the Town Board shall review and approve or disapprove the final plat within 45 days after the plat and recommendations of the Planning Board have been received by the Subdivision Administrator. The Town Board shall use quasi-judicial procedures, as provided by § 152.074 when hearing appeals.
(16) If the Town Board approves the final plat, such approval shall be shown on each copy of the plat by the following signed certificate:
Certificate of Approval for Recording
I hereby certify that the subdivision plat shown hereon has been found to comply with the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Richlands, North Carolina and that this plat has been approved by the Town Board for recording in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County.
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Town Administrator, Town of Richlands, North Carolina
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Date
(17) If the final plat is disapproved by the Town Board the reasons for such disapproval shall be stated in writing, specifying the provisions of this chapter with which the final plat does not comply. One copy of such reasons and one print of the plat shall be retained by the Town Board as part of its proceedings; one copy of the reasons and three copies of the plat shall be transmitted to the subdivider. If the final plat is disapproved, the subdivider may make such changes as will bring the final plat into compliance and re-submit same for reconsideration by the Planning Board and the Town Board or by the Town Board as determined by the Town Board.
(18) If the final plat is approved by the Town Board, such approval shall be noted in writing on the face of the plat and the plat shall be signed by an authorized representative of the town. One print of the plat shall be retained by the subdivider. One reproducible tracing and one print shall be filed with the Town Clerk and one print shall be returned to the Planning Board for its records.
(19) The subdivider shall file the approved final plat with the Register of Deeds of the county within 30 days of Town Board approval; otherwise, such approval shall be null and void. One reproducible tracing as recorded by the Register of Deeds shall be returned to the Town Clerk.
(20) The approvals and disapprovals set forth in this section shall be communicated by the officer making the determination who shall in turn give written notice to the owner of the property that is the subject of the determination and to the party who sought the determination, if different from the owner. The written notice shall be delivered by personal delivery, electronic mail, or by first-class mail. The notice shall be delivered to the last address listed for the owner of the affected property on the county tax abstract and to the address provided in the application or request for a determination if the party seeking the determination is different from the owner.
(21) Any recommendation made by the Planning Board shall be deemed administrative in nature. (Ord. passed 11-21-2000; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)