(A) Sketch design plan for review.
(1) Whenever a proposed subdivision of land meets the definition of a major subdivision as included in § 152.005 of this chapter, the subdivider may elect to submit two copies of a sketch design plan to the Planning Board, which shall meet the requirements of this chapter set forth in this subchapter.
(2) At the Planning Board meeting following submission of the sketch design plan, the subdivider or authorized agent shall, if the Planning Board requests, meet with the Planning Board. The purpose of this meeting shall be to provide an opportunity to discuss the proposed development with the Planning Board and to become familiar with the regulations affecting the subdivision of land in the town.
(3) The Planning Board shall review the sketch design plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the zoning ordinance (where applicable). The Planning Board shall inform the subdivider or agent of the technical services which are available within the county government to assist in the design and preparation of the plat. The Planning Board shall advise the subdivider or his or her agent of the regulations pertaining to the proposed subdivision and the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the plat.
(4) This review shall in no way be construed as constituting an official action of approval of the subdivision by the Planning Board as required by this chapter.
(5) One copy of the sketch design plan shall be retained as an official record of the Planning Board with the other copy being returned to the subdivider or his or her agent.
(6) Preliminary approval of final plat.
(a) Whenever a proposed subdivision of land meets the definition of a major subdivision as included in § 151.005 of this chapter, the subdivider or his or her agent shall submit three copies of the plat, and any supplementary materials to the Planning Board at least 14 days prior to a scheduled meeting of the Planning Board. Upon receipt by the Planning Board, it shall review the plat for compliance with this chapter (where applicable). If the plat meets the requirements of this chapter and is approved, the Planning Board Chairperson shall place his or her signature with the date of signature on three copies of the plat and shall be signed by the Mayor. One signed copy shall be retained by the Planning Board. Two signed copies shall be given to the subdivider.
(b) If the plat is disapproved, the Planning Board shall specify such reasons in writing, citing the specific sections of this chapter upon which the disapproval was based.
(c) One copy of these reasons for disapproval shall be forwarded to the subdivider or his or her agent by registered mail (return receipt requested), and one copy shall be retained as an official record of the Planning Board. The Planning Board shall submit one copy to the Board of Aldermen prior to the next meeting of the Board of Aldermen.
(d) All conditions set forth in the conditional approval must be met before the Planning Board will consider approval of the final plat.
(B) Improvements. Upon approval or conditional approval of the plat by the Planning Board, the subdivider may proceed with the installation of, or arrangements for, the required improvements of this chapter.
(C) Prior to recording or selling of lots.
(1) Upon installation of, or arrangement for, the required improvements the subdivider shall submit a final plat, so labeled, to the Planning Board not more than 12 months after the date on which the preliminary plat was approved or conditionally approved. If a final plat is not submitted within 12 months after the date on which the preliminary plat was approved, the preliminary approval or conditional approval shall be null and void, and the preliminary plat must be resubmitted in accordance with division (B) above.
(2) A final plat may include the total or portions of the area included on the approved or conditionally approved preliminary plat. Any and all such portions must fully comply with the requirements for approval of a final plat as set forth in this chapter.
(3) The Planning Board shall review the final plat for consistency with the approved or conditionally approved preliminary plat and for compliance with the requirements for final plats as set forth in this subchapter.
(a) At the point the developer has sold either by deed of contract 25% of the lots in the proposed subdivision, he or she shall have in place a minimum of 25% of the required improvements;
(b) At the point the developer has sold either by deed or sales contract 50% of the lots in the proposed subdivision, he or she shall have a minimum of 50% of the required improvements in place; and
(c) At the point the developer has sold either by deed or sales contract 75% of the lots in the proposed subdivision, he or she shall have 100% of the required improvements in place.
(5) The developer shall also file a certificate with the final plat asserting that he or she will comply with the street disclosure statement as required in G.S. § 136-102.6 and shall further provide to the Planning Board at such time a copy of the street disclosure statement, which he or she will use to comply with the certification.
(6) When the final plat is found to be consistent with the approved or conditionally approved plat and to contain the required information and material, the Planning Board Chairperson and the Mayor shall place their signatures and date of signatures on the final plat with the town’s seal.
(Ord. passed 4-8-2013) Penalty, see § 152.999