§ 22-56. Major subdivision; preliminary plat submission and review.

(a)

Submission procedure. The subdivider shall submit a preliminary plat application for all major subdivisions which shall be reviewed by the subdivision review committee (hereinafter referred to as the "committee"). Upon receipt of said application the subdivision administrator shall schedule a committee meeting within fourteen (14) days. The committee shall have authority to approve the plat before any construction or installation of improvements may begin. Failure to submit all items required by this subsection shall constitute an incomplete application and no review or approval by the committee shall be issued. A preliminary plat application shall include:

1.

Eight (8) copies of the preliminary plat containing all items outlined in subsection 22-61(a) submitted to the subdivision administrator.

2.

Two (2) copies of a sedimentation and erosion control plan (or waiver).

3.

Application for a driveway permit submitted to the Division 9 District 1 North Carolina Department of Transportation office.

4.

Road plans and profiles submitted to the Division 9 District 1 North Carolina Department of Transportation office if applicable.

5.

Subdivision review application and fee.

6.

Two (2) copies of the proposed restrictive covenants for maintenance of any proposed open space in compliance with the provisions of subsection 22-58(f) of this article.

7.

Certification from both the fire marshal and chief of the fire department with responding jurisdiction that the major subdivision proposal is proximate to an adequate and reliable water point source. For projects lacking proximity to a sufficient water point source, a proposed method for complying with the requirements of section 22-111 of this chapter must be provided.

8.

For projects required to construct or provide a water point source, two (2) copies of the proposed restrictive covenants for maintenance of the water point source in compliance with the provisions of subsection 22-58(g) of this article and two (2) copies of the water usage agreement contract contained in Appendix A. (Appendix A is on file with the county.)

9.

If applicable, location of the all-weather access road to a water point source in compliance with the standards of subsection 22-80(g).

(b)

Review procedure. The committee shall make a decision on the preliminary plat within thirty (30) days of the committee meeting at which the plat was discussed. If no recommendation is made by the committee within this time, the subdivider may refer the plat to the board of commissioners or, at the subdivider option arrange with the administrator additional time for committee review. The board of commissioners shall have forty-five (45) days after referral of the plat to make a decision.

Decisions made regarding plats shall be to:

(1)

Approve the plat as submitted; or

(2)

Approve the plat with conditions; or

(3)

Disapprove the plat with the reasons for disapproval given.

If not approved the subdivider may resubmit a revised plat within ninety (90) days with no additional filing fees required. The resubmitted plat shall be reviewed in the same manner as a new application.

If the preliminary plat is approved by the subdivision administrator or board of commissioners, the approval shall be indicated in two (2) copies of the plat. Any conditions shall be noted on or attached to the two (2) copies required. One (1) copy shall be retained by the subdivision administrator as part of the official record. One (1) copy with any conditions noted shall be returned to the subdivider. Unless otherwise specified, conditions shall be complied with by the subdivider within twelve (12) months of the date of conditional approval or the approval shall be voided.

(Ord. of 2-1-99(2); Amend. of 7-16-07(2); Amend. of 11-2-09; Amend. of 10-4-10; Amend. of 9-6-16)