(A) When a subdivider proposed to construct new roads without initially subdividing lots, the subdivider may present a preliminary plat to the Planning Board for approval of the roads only. This option is provided to allow developers the flexibility of designing and platting lots after road construction in order to adjust the subdivision to the existing terrain.
(B) If this option is selected, the subdivider shall submit the information and documentation required in this section to the Subdivision Administrator at least ten days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which the plat is to be considered.
(1) Contents required. The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor currently licensed and registered by the State of North Carolina by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The preliminary plat 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 Surveying in the state. The preliminary plat shall contain the following information and supporting documentation:
(a) Name of the owner, developer, engineer, and registered surveyor;
(b) Title, date, north point, and graphic scale;
(c) A sketch vicinity map showing the relationship of the proposed subdivision with the surrounding area;
(d) Boundaries of the tract shown with distances and approximate acreage;
(e) Access right-of-way to state road;
(f) Names of adjoining property owners and/or subdivisions;
(g) Proposed streets, street names, rights-of-way, roadway widths, approximate grades, and proposed draining facilities;
(h) Other proposed rights-of-way or easements showing locations, widths, and purposes;
(i) Statement of intended use if future lots (single or multi-family);
(j) A soil erosion control plan shall be submitted to the Subdivision Administrator. Grading shall not commence until the erosion control plan is reviewed and approved by the Subdivision Administrator; and
(k) Documentation from the Director of Public Works that the proposed roads and drainage facilities incorporate the minimum design standards of the village.
(2) Review procedure. The Planning Board shall review and either approve, approve conditionally, or disapprove each preliminary plat. First consideration of said plat shall be at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board after the plat is submitted pursuant to this section. The Planning Board shall take action on the preliminary plat at its first consideration or within 45 days of its first consideration. Upon approval of the preliminary plat by the Planning Board, the subdivider may proceed with construction of the roads.
(3) Completion of roads. Upon completion of the road(s), the subdivider shall obtain a written statement from the Director of Public Works that the roads have been constructed to the village standards.
(4) Submission of preliminary plat. Upon receipt of the statement from the Director of Public Works that the constructed roads meet the village standards, the developer may submit a preliminary plat for subdividing lots on the approved street in accordance with the requirements and procedures in § 151.046. If the subdivider does not submit a preliminary approval, a new letter shall be obtained prior to submission of the preliminary plat.
(Prior Code, Ch. 12 Art. III § 310)