(A) Minor subdivisions generally. The following procedure(s) shall be followed for the review of a subdivision classified as a minor subdivision.
(B) Minor subdivisions specifically.
(1) Sketch plan for minor subdivisions.
(a) The subdivision administrator shall review and act upon all minor subdivisions submitted for approval. Prior to the submission of a final plat, the subdivider shall submit to the subdivision administrator two copies of a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision 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 the land adjoining it;
5. The existing street layout and right-of-way width(s), 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. The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties;
9. A statement from the County Health Director, or local public utility, as appropriate, as to proposed water or sewerage systems; and
10. The District Highway Engineer of the NCDOT as to proposed state streets, state highways, and related drainage systems.
(b) The subdivision administrator shall review the sketch plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 154; he or she 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.
(c) One copy of the sketch plan shall be retained by the subdivision administrator and one copy shall be returned to the subdivider or his or her authorized agent.
(2) Final plat for minor subdivisions.
(a) Upon approval of the sketch plan by the subdivision administrator, the subdivider may proceed with the preparation of the final plat in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) The final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor currently licensed and registered in the state. Six copies of the final plat shall be submitted; two of these shall be on reproducible material and four shall be black or blueline paper prints.
(c) 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.
(d) A filing fee of $35 shall be paid at the time the final plat is submitted for review and approval.
(e) The final plat shall contain the information required in division (B)(1) above as well as any other specific requirements noted by the subdivision administrator during the sketch plan review. Upon a determination that the final plat conforms substantially to the approved sketch plan, the subdivision administrator shall approve the final plat and should note such approval on the face of the plat in writing.
(f) The final plat shall contain both a certificate of ownership and dedication and a certificate of accuracy.
(C) G.S. § 160D-802(c) subdivision. Only a plat for recordation may be required for the division of a tract or parcel of land in single ownership if all of the following criteria are met:
(1) The tract or parcel to be divided is not exempted under the definition of SUBDIVISION contained in § 152.001 herein.
(2) No part of the tract or parcel to be divided has been divided under this division in the ten years prior to division.
(3) The entire area of the tract or parcel to be divided is greater than five acres.
(4) After division, no more than three lots result from the division.
(5) After division, all resultant lots comply with all of the following:
(a) All lot dimension size requirements of the applicable land-use regulation, if any.
(b) The use of the lots is in conformity with the applicable zoning requirements, if any.
(c) A permanent means of ingress and egress is recorded for each lot.
(Ord. passed 7-10-2001; Ord. passed 6-29-2021)