(A) Number of copies and contents. Prior to the preliminary plat submission, the subdivider shall submit to the Planning Board two copies of a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision (or three copies if the abbreviated procedure is to be used) containing the following information:
(1) A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads and waterways;
(2) The boundaries of the tract and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;
(3) The total acreage to be subdivided;
(4) The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and the existing uses of land adjoining it;
(5) The proposed street layout with approximate pavement and right-of-way width, lot layout and size of lots;
(6) The name, address and telephone number of the owner;
(7) The name, if any, of the proposed subdivision;
(8) Streets and lots of adjacent developed or plated properties;
(9) The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties;
(10) A statement from the County Health Director, or local public utility, as appropriate, as to proposed water or sewerage systems; and
(11) The District Highway Engineer of the NCDOT as to proposed state streets, state highways, and related drainage systems.
(B) Submission and review procedure.
(1) The sketch plan is a conceptual plan which shall indicate the intentions of the subdivider with respect to all of the lands owned or controlled by the subdivider.
(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 preliminary and final plats.
(3) One copy of the sketch plan shall be retained as a part of the minutes of the Planning Board with the other copy being returned to the subdivider or his or her authorized agent.
(Ord. passed 11-21-2000; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)