In an effort to simplify and condense the review for small subdivisions of land within the county, which will have little, or no impact on the county development process, minor subdivisions of land shall comply with the following procedures and only require that a final plat submitted for approval.
(A) Minor subdivisions. To qualify as a minor subdivision, for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator (or his or her designee) of the Planning/Zoning and Code Enforcement Department and not requiring Planning Board review/approval, the minor subdivision must meet all of the following:
(1) No new public or private streets, roads, or rights-of-way shall be created;
(2) No extension of water and sewer will be required;
(3) No more than nine lots (the tenth lot triggers Type III roads) be established;
(4) No environmental issues exist that would require additional county or state review and approval;
(5) For the expansion of pre-existing private streets, roads, rights-of-way or access easement (as noted under division (1) above) to the 50-foot minimum requirement for new lots per this chapter, the Planning and Zoning Administrator (or his or her designee) as indicated in this section shall have the authority to review and approve the proposed minor subdivision in keeping with the provisions of this chapter.
(6) When a proposed minor subdivision does not meet the provisions of this chapter, it shall be submitted by the Planning and Zoning Administrator (or his or her designee) to the Planning Board for review and consideration of approval.
(B) The subdivider or agent shall discuss any proposed minor subdivision with Planning and Zoning staff to ensure that the proposed subdivision qualifies as a minor subdivision and that the requirements and procedures necessary to gain approval of the subdivision are clear.
(C) The final plat for a minor subdivision shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor licensed to practice in North Carolina and suitable for recording in the Register of Deeds Office and in conformance with G.S. § 47-30.
(D) The subdivider shall submit three copies and one final mylar plat suitable for reproduction to county planning staff for Technical Review Committee review. Staff shall transmit copies of the proposed plat to the Technical Review Committee (TRC) for their review and input.
(E) The final plat for a minor subdivision shall bear the following applicable content prior to submittal for review and approval:
(1) Tax map number;
(2) Name of subdivision or subdivider and contact information (address and phone number);
(3) Graphic scale;
(4) Plat preparation date and revision;
(5) Deed reference for the tract being subdivided;
(6) Name(s) of adjacent subdivisions and property owners;
(7) Name of professional land surveyor, certified engineer or certified architect, with address and phone number of each;
(8) Existing structures;
(9) Map minimum size: 18 inches by 24 inches;
(10) Zoning classification, when applicable;
(11) Minimum building setback lines or typical building envelop in margin;
(12) Lot lines and lot numbers;
(13) Township;
(14) Floodplain statement (zone, panel number, effective date, type of flood hazard: 1% or .2%);
(15) Computer generated exempt statement;
(16) Label the type of plat: utility easement, recombination, cemetery;
(17) Accurately positioned north arrow coordinated with any bearings shown on the plat. Indication shall be made as to whether the north index is true, magnetic, North Carolina Grid ("NAD 83" or "NAD 27"), or is referenced to old deed or plat bearings. If the north index is magnetic or referenced to old deed or plat bearings, the date and the source (if known) the index was originally determined shall be clearly indicated;
(18) The azimuth or course and distance of every property line surveyed shall be shown. Distances shall be in feet;
(19) All plat distances shall be by horizontal or grid measurements. All lines shown on the plat shall be correctly plotted to the scale shown. Enlargement of portions of a plat are acceptable in the interest of clarity, where shown as inserts. Where the North Carolina Grid System is used, the grid factor shall be shown on the face of the plat. If grid distances are used, it must be shown on the plat;
(20) Where a curved line forms a boundary, the following data must be given: actual survey data from the point of curvature to the point of tangency shall be shown as standard curve data, or as a traverse of bearings and distances around the curve. If standard curve data is used the bearing and distance of the long chord (from point of curvature to point of tangency) must be shown on the plat;
(21) All streets shall be labeled (name and number) and lots shall be accurately plotted with dimension lines indicating widths and all other information pertinent to reestablishing all lines in the field;
(22) Proposed deed restrictions or similar covenants;
(23) Where control corners have been established in compliance with G.S. §§ 39-32.1 through 39-32.4, as amended, the location and pertinent information as required in the reference statute shall be plotted on the plat. All other corners, which are marked by monument or natural object, shall be so identified on all plats, and where practical all corners of adjacent owners along the boundary lines of the subject tract, which are marked by monument or natural object, shall be shown;
(24) The names of adjacent landowners, lot, block, parcel, subdivision designations;
(25) All visible and apparent rights-of-way, watercourses/ponds, and lakes shall be labeled as such. Utility power lines shall be labeled (power company name). Roadways and other such improvements shall be accurately located where crossing or forming any boundary line of the property shown;
(26) Any lot(s) within an area of special flood hazard shall have the appropriate elevation certificates attached to the plat, using the newest FEMA version of the elevation certificate or associated documents (LOMA, LODR, LOMR, etc.), the zone and the elevation on the plat;
(27) One or more corners shall, by a system of azimuths or courses and distances, be accurately tied to and coordinated with a horizontal control monument of some United States or state agency survey system, such as the North Carolina Geodetic Survey where the monument is within 2,000 feet of the subject property. Where the North Carolina Grid System coordinates of the monument are on file in the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management, the coordinates of both the referenced corner and the monuments used shall be shown in X (easting) and Y (northing) coordinates on the plat. The coordinates shall be identified as based on "NAD 83", indicating North American Datum of 1983, or as "NAD 27", indicating North American Datum of 1927 or the most recent datum. The tie lines to the monuments shall also be sufficient to establish true north or grid north bearings for the plat if the monuments exist in pairs. Within a previously recorded subdivision that has been tied to grid control, control monuments within the subdivision may be used in lieu of additional ties to grid control. Within a previously recorded subdivision that has not been tied to grid control, if horizontal control monuments are available within 2,000 feet, the above requirements shall be met; but in the interest of bearing consistency with previously recorded plats, existing bearing control should be used where practical. In the absence of grid control, other appropriate natural monuments or landmarks shall be used. In all cases, the tie lines shall be sufficient to accurately reproduce the subject lands from the control or reference points used;
(28) A vicinity map (location map) shall appear on the plat;
(29) Any lot determined to be within an area of special flood hazard should have a statement regarding the panel number, location of the SFHA, a completed elevation certificate or associated documents (LOMA, LODR, LOMR, etc.), the zone and the elevation on the plat;
(30) Any street proposed to intersect with a state-maintained road (SR) shall be have an attached approved driveway permit from the North Carolina Department of Transportation;
(31) Remaining total acreage.
(F) Certifications.
CERTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION
I, (we) hereby certify that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the property shown and described hereon, which is located in the subdivision jurisdiction of Warren County and that I (we) hereby adopt this plan of subdivision with my (our) free consent, established minimum building setback lines, and dedicate all streets, alleys, walks, parks and other sites and easements to public or private use as noted.
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Date/Owner(s)
CERTIFICATION BY THE REVIEW OFFICER
State of North Carolina
County of Warren
I, _________________, Review Officer of Warren County, certify that the map or plat to which this certification is affixed meets all statutory requirements for recording.
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Review Officer/Date
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY AND ACCURACY
I ________, a professional land surveyor, certify that this plat was (1) drawn under my supervision from an actual survey made under my supervision (deed description recorded in Book ___, Page ___, etc.) (Other); that the boundaries not surveyed are clearly indicated as drawn from information found in Book ___, Page ___,; (2) that the ratio of precision as calculated is 1: ___; (3) that this plat was prepared in accordance with G.S.47-30 as amended. Witness my original signature, registration number and seal this ___day of_______, 20___.
(Seal or Stamp) ______________________________________
Surveyor Registration No.
DEDICATION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
The ______________ subdivision will be served by the following: (Check 2 of 4); Central Water System ____; Central Sewer System ____; Individual Water Well ____; and/or Individual Septic Tanks ____. These improvements are proposed to be installed ____; these improvements are installed ____.
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Date/Owner/Developer
CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL FOR RECORDING
I hereby certify that the subdivision plat shown hereon has been found to comply with the Subdivision Regulations of Warren County, with all variances noted in the minutes of the Warren County Planning Board, and that this map has been approved for recording in the Office of the Register of Deeds.
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Date/Warren County Planning Board Representative
(G) Within 45 days of submission, the final plat shall be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee. The Planning Board may, upon recommendation of the Technical Review Board, contact the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for any suspected non-compliance.
(H) Minor plat approval. If the final plat is in compliance with the ordinance, the staff of the Planning and Code Enforcement Department shall approve the final plat. Approval of the final plat is authorization for the plat to be filed with the Register of Deeds.
(1) Approval of the final plat allows improvement permits to be issued.
(2) This approval shall be noted on the original and two copies of the final plat, one paper copy shall be retained for the permanent file of the Planning Board, and one mylar copy and one paper copy transmitted to the Warren County Register of Deeds for certification.
(3) No final plat shall be approved until it meets the requirements set forth, all required fees have been paid, and certificates required by this chapter to appear on the final plat have been properly filled out, dated and signed.
(4) If the final minor subdivision plat is not in compliance with these regulations is disapproved by the staff of the Planning and Code Enforcement Department, the reasons for disapproval and conditions to be met before the Technical Review Committee will approve the plat, shall be noted on two copies of the proposed final plat. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider and one copy shall be retained by the Planning Department.
(5) The owner/subdivider shall have sixty days to record the final plat from the date of approval; if not said plat shall then become void.
(I) The approval of a final plat pursuant to regulations adopted under this subchapter shall not be deemed to constitute or affect the acceptance by the county or the public of dedication of any street or other ground, public utility line, or other public facility shown on the plat, for the purpose of maintenance.
(Ord. passed 6-7-2021)