(A) Prior to recording the plat for a special subdivision, the applicant shall complete the application for a special subdivision and provide evidence that the plat contains all information required by state laws. The Subdivision Administrator shall review and approve such plats for recording and shall provide for the review of any other special subdivision as arises. The special subdivision shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with the provisions of this section by the Subdivision Administrator, except when said subdivision is part of a planned residential development or a planned commercial development.
(B) The applicant for said subdivision shall submit the following to the Subdivision Administrator.
(1) Three copies of the surveyed plat of the tract to be subdivided. The final plat shall be prepared by a registered surveyor currently licensed and registered in the State of North Carolina, and shall conform to the provisions for plats, subdivisions, and mapping requirements set forth in G.S. § 47-30 and the Standards of Practice for Land Surveyors in the state;
(2) Documentation of the purpose and proposed use of the special subdivision in conformance with the definition in § 151.106;
(3) Documentation of the reasons for the creation of any lot or parcel which does not meet the minimum requirements of this chapter; and
(4) Any other information required by the Subdivision Administrator.
(C) The Subdivision Administrator is hereby authorized to approve special subdivisions upon finding said subdivision meets the requirements of this section. The Subdivision Administrator shall certify the approval of said subdivision and the approved plat shall be signed by the Mayor. Upon certification by the Subdivision Administrator and with the signature of the Mayor, the applicant shall have the approved final plat recorded by the County Register of Deeds within 30 days of said approval.
(D) If the special subdivision is disapproved by the Zoning Administrator, or if variances are requested, said subdivision shall be reviewed by the Board of Adjustment for approval or disapproval, or for consideration of any requested variance.
(Prior Code, Ch. 12 Art. III § 306)