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§ 151.073 PRE-EXISTING STRUCTURES ON LOTS LESS THAN ONE-HALF ACRE.
   In the event an existing structure for the purpose of a single dwelling is deemed to be functionally obsolete by the Planning Board due to, but not limited to, fire, natural disasters, and age of structure, the structure may be replaced and the lot size requirement provided by this chapter does not apply. However, the replacement structure must comply with all other design standards as described in this chapter. The county rules and regulations regarding necessary permits, including, but not limited to, water and sewer also apply.
(Ord. passed 11-8-2010) Penalty, see § 151.999
§ 151.074 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR UTILITIES.
   (A)   All utilities in a subdivision, including water systems, storm or sanitary systems, gas lines, and electrical distribution facilities shall be designed and constructed so as to eliminate or minimize flood damage to those facilities.
   (B)   All water supply and storm or sanitary systems within a proposed minor subdivision shall be designed so as to eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and to eliminate discharge from the systems into flood waters.
   (C)   Utility (electric) and telephone poles and any other similar facilities shall not be placed closer than one foot to the outside corner of any property and should be placed within the road right-of-way so as to facilitate surveying and prevent the destruction of survey property markers.
(Ord. passed 11-8-2010) Penalty, see § 151.999
§ 151.075 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL.
   All minor subdivisions shall be constructed in compliance with the G.S. Chapter 113A, Article 4 (Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973).
   (A)   Drainage. Adequate drainage shall be provided in all minor subdivisions so that exposure to flood hazards will be a minimum.
   (B)   Streets. All minor subdivisions shall have a minimum of 30-foot rights-of-way for streets whether designated public or private.
(Ord. passed 11-8-2010; Ord. passed 8-9-2021) Penalty, see § 151.999
§ 151.999 PENALTY.
   After the effective date of this chapter, if a person who is the owner or agent of the owner of land located within the territorial jurisdiction of this chapter, subdivides his or her land in violation of this chapter, or transfers or sells land by reference to, exhibition of, or by any other use of, a plat showing a subdivision of the land before the plat has been properly approved under this chapter, and recorded in the office of the County Register of Deeds, he or she shall be fined no more than $50 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or as otherwise may be provided by the G.S. § 14-4. The description by metes and bounds, in the instrument of transfer, or other document used in the process of selling or transferring land shall not exempt the transaction from this penalty. The town’s Planning Board may bring an action for injunction of any illegal subdivision, transfer, conveyance, or sale of land, and for an order requiring the offending party to comply with this chapter.
(Ord. passed 11-8-2010)