§ 22-77. Suitability of land.

(a)

Land which has been determined by the subdivision administrator on the basis of engineering or other expert surveys to pose an ascertainable danger to life or property by reason of its unsuitability for the use proposed shall not be platted for that purpose, unless and until the subdivider has taken the necessary measures to correct said conditions and to eliminate said dangers.

(b)

Areas that have been used for disposal of solid waste shall not be subdivided unless tests by the Rowan County Health Department, a structural engineer, and a soils expert determine that the land is suitable for the purpose proposed. Areas that have been used for storage or disposal of industrial waste, low-level radioactive waste or hazardous waste shall not be subdivided unless tests have been conducted and determine by the appropriate state or federal agencies that the area is safe for use and development as a subdivision.

(c)

All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.

(d)

All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities, sites and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, water system, and roads located and constructed to minimize flood damage.

(Amend. of 6-16-08; Amend. of 11-2-09)