The subdivider’s duly authorized agent shall submit nine copies of the preliminary plat and any supplementary materials to the Planning Board at least 11 days prior to a regular meeting of the Board every subdivision of land which is located within the territorial jurisdiction established by § 158.004. A current plat receipt/meeting schedule is available at the Planning Department.
(A) Number of copies and graphic media. At least nine copies of the preliminary plat shall be submitted; no specific graphic media must be employed. These nine copies shall be disposed as provided in division (G) below. The Planning Board may require the subdivider to provide additional copies.
(B) Size of plat and scale. No specific dimensional requirements apply to preliminary plats. The preliminary plat shall be prepared at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet or greater.
(C) Administrative fees. The administrative fees shall be charged in connection with the submission of preliminary plats.
(D) Certifications required. Certifications are not required with the submission of preliminary plats.
(E) Contents required. The preliminary plat shall be so marked and shall depict or contain the following information; plats not illustrating or containing the following data shall be returned to the subdivider, or his authorized agent for completion and re-submission:
(1) Tax map number;
(2) Name of subdivision or subdivider and contact information (address and phone number);
(3) Graphic scale;
(4) Plat preparation date;
(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 on each lot;
(12) Lot lines and lot numbers;
(13) Townships;
(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 boundary is formed by a curved line, 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) 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;
(27) A vicinity map (location map) shall appear on the plat;
(28) 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;
(29) 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;
(30) The zoning classifications of the tract to be subdivided and on adjoining properties;
(31) Proposed location and size of parks, school sites, or other recreational or open spaces, if any, and their future ownership;
(32) Any proposed green space, walking or riding trails, natural buffers, pedestrian, bicycle or other right-of-way utility or easements, their location, width, and purposes;
(33) Proposed streets, existing and platted streets on adjoining properties and in the propose subdivision, rights-of-way, pavement widths, approximate grades, design engineering data for all corners and curves, and typical street cross sections. If any street is proposed to intersect with a state-maintained road, the plat shall be accompanied by an application for driveway approval as required by the Department of Transportation, Division of Highway’s Manual on Driveway Regulations;
(34) Existing and proposed lines, both on the tract to be subdivided and on adjoining properties, building or other structures, water courses, railroads, bridges, culverts, storm drains, both the land to be subdivided and on the immediately adjoining corporate limits, township boundaries, county lines;
(35) 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;
(36) The preliminary plat shall be accompanied by a copy of any proposed deed restrictions or similar covenants (mandatory when private recreation areas are established);
(37) Date of plat preparation;
(38) The name(s) of the township(s), county, and state in which the subdivision is located;
(39) The name(s), addressees) and telephone number(s) of the owner(s), registered land surveyor(s), land planner(s), architect(s), landscape architect(s), and professional engineer(s) responsible for the subdivision;
(40) Topographic map showing vertical contours every ten feet.
(F) Review procedure. The Planning Board shall review and take action on each preliminary plat within 45 days after first consideration by the Planning Board. First consideration may be at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board that follows at least 14 days after the plat is submitted. Before taking final action of the plat, the Planning Board may refer copies of the plat and any accompanying material to those public officials and agencies concerned with the new development, including but not limited to, County Manager, County Environmental Health, County School Board, the District Engineer of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (four copies), and the appropriate county soil conservation service office, for review and recommendation.
(G) Disposition of copies. If the preliminary plat is approved, the Planning Board Representative shall note approval on at least two copies of the plat. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider and the Planning Board shall retain one copy. If the preliminary plat is disapproved, the Planning Board shall specify the reasons for such action. The Planning Board shall retain one copy and one copy shall be given to the subdivider. If the preliminary plat is disapproved, the subdivider may make the recommended changes and submit a revised preliminary plat, so marked or appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustment. When a subdivision is to be developed in stages, the preliminary plat shall be submitted for each stage. The first final plat shall be submitted within 12 months after approval of the preliminary plat, otherwise, the plat shall become null and void. The developer may apply for an extension of time. The Planning Board may grant this extension by majority vote of the members.
(Ord. passed 6-7-2021)