(A) (1) All proposed subdivisions shall be reviewed prior to recording with the Register of Deeds by submitting a vicinity map with tax parcel numbers to the Watershed Administrator to determine whether or not the property is located within the designated public water supply watershed. Subdivisions that are not within the designated watershed area shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter. The Watershed Administrator shall attach a certification that the land specified does not lie within a public supply watershed.
(2) Subdivisions within the designated watershed area shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter and all other state and local requirements that may apply.
(B) Subdivision applications shall be filed with the Watershed Administrator. The application shall include a completed application form, 10 copies of the plat and supporting documentation deemed necessary by the Watershed Administrator or the Watershed Review Board.
(C) (1) (a) The Watershed Administrator shall review the completed application and submit recommendations to the Watershed Review Board for further review and final action.
(b) The Watershed Review Board shall either approve, approve conditionally or disapprove each application by a majority vote of the members present and voting.
(c) First consideration of the application shall be at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board after the application is submitted.
(d) The Board shall take final action within 45 days of its first consideration.
(2) The Watershed Administrator or the Board may provide public agencies an opportunity to review and make recommendations. However, failure of the agencies to submit their comments and recommendations shall not delay the Board’s action within the prescribed time limit. These public agencies may include but are not limited to the following:
(a) The North Carolina Department of Transportation District Highway Engineer with regard to proposed streets and highways;
(b) The Director of the County Health Department with regard to proposed private water system or sewer systems normally approved by the Health Department;
(c) The State Division of Environmental Management with regard to proposed sewer systems normally approved by the Division, engineered stormwater controls or stormwater management in general; and
(d) Any other agency or official designated by the Watershed Administrator or Watershed Review Board.
(D) If the Watershed Review Board approves the application, that approval shall be indicated on both copies of the plat by the following certificate and signed by the Chairperson or other authorized member of the Board:
Certificate of Approval for Recording
I certify that the plat shown hereon complies with the Watershed Protection Ordinance and is approved by the Watershed Review Board for recording in the Register of Deeds office.
______________ ________________________________
Date Chairperson, Watershed Review Board
NOTICE: This property is located within a Public Water Supply Watershed — development restrictions may apply.
(E) If the Watershed Review Board disapproves or approves conditionally the application, the reasons for that action shall be stated in writing for the applicant and entered in the minutes. The subdivider may make changes and submit a revised plan which shall constitute a separate request for the purpose of review.
(F) All subdivision plats shall comply with the requirements for recording of the County Register of Deeds.
(G) The Register of Deeds will forward 1 copy of the recorded plat to the Watershed Administrator within 5 working days of its being recorded.
(Ord. 25 § 302, passed 12-6-1993)