Appendix A. SUBDIVISIONS

APPENDIX 1
FAMILY AND MINOR SUBDIVISION SKETCH PLAN CHECKLIST

□	A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivision, roads, and waterways;
□	North arrow, scale of plat, graphic scale bar and name of person who prepared the plat;
□	The boundaries of the tract and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;
□	The total acreage to be subdivided;
□	The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and the existing uses of land adjoining it;
□	The proposed street layout with approximate pavement or gravel travelway and right-of-way width, lot layout including dimensions and area of each lot;
□	The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the owner;
□	The name of the proposed subdivision;
□	Street and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties;
□	The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties;
□	Tax map and parcel number, recorded deed book and page number of the subdivided tract.

 

(Ord. of 7-12-1999, app. 1)

APPENDIX 2
FAMILY AND MINOR SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT CHECKLIST

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The subdivider shall present to the subdivision administrator at the time of submittal of the family subdivision plat, a notarized affidavit providing information adequate to determine that the proposed subdivision complies with the provisions of this article for "family subdivision plat" and requirements associated. All documents except for the plat for recordation submitted shall be part of the official records of the county planning department:

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The proposed subdivision shall comply with the definition of "family subdivision" as defined in section 32-604.

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The subdivider shall only be permitted to transfer ownership of one lot to a person or persons who meet the definition of "family subdivision" as defined in section 32-604. Once a lot has been transferred under the provisions of a family subdivision plat to that person or persons, no additional lot can be approved under the provisions of a family subdivision plat. A permanent record of all family subdivision shall be kept by the land development administrator or his designated agent in the county planning department of each subdivider and spouse which have been approved under this plat procedure.

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The subdivider shall submit to the land development administrator or his designated agent the original mylar and two blue line copies of the proposed minor or family subdivision. (There is no requirement for a preliminary minor or family subdivision plat.) Presentation of the minor or family subdivision plat for approval shall be accompanied by a check made payable to the county register of deeds in the amount being charged at such time for recordation services.

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The proposed minor final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor or engineer licensed to render the service in the state at a scale of one inch equals 50, 100, 200 or 300 feet, depending on which most fully fills the required 18- by 24-inch mylar. The plat shall be sufficiently legible as determined by the county planning department and shall contain the following information:

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The road names and state road numbers of all adjacent roadways;

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Lot lines, lot sizes to include any lot size that is less than two acres in size to be stated in square feet, and block numbers;

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Building setback lines;

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Location of 100-year floodplain boundary and floodway and watershed boundary, if applicable;

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Reservations and easements to be dedicated to public uses or sites for other than residential use with notations expressing the purpose and limitation;

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Sufficient data to readily ascertain and reproduce on the ground the location, bearing and length of every lot line, boundary line (with error of closure), block line, and building setback, whether curved or straight, including the inclines, central angles, point of tangency, tangent distance and arcs and chords of all curved property lines;

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All dimensions shall comply with the state manual of practice for land surveying under the provisions of G.S. 89C-1 et seq.;

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The names and locations of adjoining subdivisions and their owners;

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Title, name, location of subdivision and graphic scale;

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Name of subdivider and engineer or surveyor charged with the responsibility for the preparation;

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A note detailing any remaining acreage of the parcel from which the subdivision of land occurred;

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All information, including sight triangles, necessary for the plat to be reviewed by the state department of transportation;

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Contours at intervals not exceeding two feet.

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The following certificates shall be placed on the minor or family final plat:

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I (We) hereby certify that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the property shown and described hereon which was conveyed to me (us) by deed recorded in the Granville County Register of Deeds Office in book _____, page _____, and that I (we) hereby adopt this plan of subdivision with my (our) free consent. Further, I (we) hereby certify that the land as shown hereon is within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of Granville County, North Carolina.

________ (Date)

_____ Owner(s)

 

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I, ___________, certify that this plat was (drawn under my supervision) from (an actual survey by me) (an actual survey made under my supervision) (deed description recorded in book _____, page _____; etc.) (other); that the ratio of precision as calculated by latitudes and departures is 1/_____; (that the boundaries not surveyed are shown as broken lines plotted from information found in book _____, page _____); that this map was prepared in accordance with G.S. 47-30. Witness my hand and seal this _____ day of  (date)  .

	_____ Registered Land Surveyor
	_____ Registration Number

 

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I hereby certify that the subdivision plat as depicted hereon has been granted final approval pursuant to the Granville County Subdivision Regulations.

________ (Date)

_____ Land Development Administrator

 

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The following notation shall appear on all final plats of family subdivisions:

This subdivision plat was approved under the provision of a "family subdivision" under the Subdivision Ordinance of Granville County, North Carolina. Any further subdivision of any parcel shown on this plat may require compliance with the current provisions of the subdivision ordinance. This compliance may require additional road right-of-way or road improvements in order to comply with the current provisions of the subdivision ordinance. All private roads or streets shown were not subject to any improvement standards, nor guarantee of installation, nor intended to be accepted by any governmental agency for public maintenance.

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Classification of zoning and watershed designations or exclusion. See article V of this chapter for specific restraints on this designation.

(Ord. of 7-12-1999, app. 2; Ord. of 4-3-2000, §§ 7—9)

APPENDIX 3
MAJOR SUBDIVISION SKETCH PLAN CHECKLIST

□	A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivision, roads and waterways;
□	North arrow, scale of plat, graphic scale bar and name of person who prepared the plat;
□	The boundaries of the tract and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;
□	The total acreage to be subdivided;
□	The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and the existing uses of land adjoining it;
□	The proposed street layout with approximate pavement or gravel travelway and right-of-way width, lot layout including dimensions and area of each lot;
□	The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the owner;
□	The name of the proposed subdivision;
□	Street and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties;
□	The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties; and
□	Tax map and parcel number, recorded deed book and page number of the subdivided tract.

 

(Ord. of 7-12-1999, app. 3)

APPENDIX 4
MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT CHECKLIST

The subdivider shall submit to the land development administrator or his designated agent no less than 15 working days prior to the regularly scheduled planning board meeting at which time the preliminary plat will be considered and at least 15 blue line prints of the proposed subdivision design plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

The proposed major preliminary plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor or engineer licensed to render such service in the state at a scale of one inch equals 50, 100, 200 or 300 feet, depending on which most fully fills the required 18- by 24-inch mylar. The plat shall be sufficiently legible as determined by the county planning department and shall contain the following information:

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The location of existing and platted property, buildings, streets, railroads, bridges, culverts, watercourses, transmission lines, sewers, drainpipes, water mains, and other public utility easements, town and county boundary lines;

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Boundaries of the entire subdivision property (not lots) shown with bearings, distances and closures;

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Names of adjacent property owners or subdivisions;

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Existing zoning classification, watershed protection designation, of the land to be subdivided and adjacent properties, if applicable;

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Proposed streets, street names, rights-of-way, pavement widths, and approximate grades;

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Locations of proposed water and sewer lines and stormwater easements, showing connections to existing supply and disposal systems;

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The location, widths and purposes of other proposed rights-of-way or easements;

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Contours at intervals not exceeding ten feet;

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The location of the 100-year floodplain and floodway, and watershed boundary, if applicable;

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Proposed uses for parks, school sites or other public open spaces;

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Proposed lot lines, lot and block numbers, lot dimensions and lot sizes, to include any lot size that is less than two acres in size to be stated in square feet;

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Minimum building setback lines;

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Title of subdivision, date, north arrow properly labeled, and graphic scale;

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Name of owner and surveyor or engineer charged with the responsibility of its preparation;

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Data shall be provided relative to acreage in total tract to be subdivided or developed, acreage in part or other public usage other than streets or easements, minimum lot size, total number of lots, and lineal footage in streets;

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A location map depicting the relationship between the proposed subdivision and the adjacent area;

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A note detailing any remaining acreage of the parcel from which the subdivision of land occurred;

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All information including sight triangles necessary for the plat to be reviewed by the state department of transportation;

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Name and location of property owners of lots proposed for subdivision, adjacent property owners and parcel identification number as shown from county tax records; deed book and page number of the lot proposed for subdivision and adjacent lots with the name and plat book and page number of subdivisions recorded in the county register of deeds; and

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The following certificate shall be placed on the major preliminary plat:

I hereby certify that approval was granted to this major preliminary plat by the Granville County Planning Board at their meeting on  (date)  . This major preliminary plat shall expire two years from the approval date.

________ (Date)

_____ Granville County Planning Director

 

(Ord. of 7-12-1999, app. 4; Ord. of 4-3-2000, § 10)

APPENDIX 5
MAJOR SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT CHECKLIST

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The subdivider shall submit to the land development administrator or his designated agent any mylars and at least 14 blue line prints of the proposed subdivision prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Presentation of the major final plat shall be accompanied by a check made payable to the county register of deeds in the amount being charged at such time for recordation services.

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The proposed major final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor or engineer licensed to render such service in the state at a scale of one inch equals 50, 100, 200 or 300 feet, depending on which most fully fills the required 18- by 24-inch mylar.

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The plat shall be sufficiently legible as determined by the county planning department and shall contain the following information:

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The names of all streets;

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Lot lines, lot sizes to include any lot size that is less than two acres in size to be stated in square feet and block numbers;

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Building setback lines;

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Reservations, easements and alleys to be dedicated to public or private uses as noted with notes explaining their limitations;

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Sufficient data to readily determine and reproduce on the ground, the location, bearing and length of every street alignment, lot line, boundary line (with error of closure), block line, boundary line setback, whether curved or straight, including the radius, centered angles, point of tangency, tangent distance and arcs and chords of all property lines;

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All dimensions shall be to the nearest one-tenth foot and angles to the nearest minutes;

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Accurate location and description of all monuments and markers;

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The location of the 100-year floodplain and floodway, and watershed boundary if applicable;

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The names and locations of adjoining subdivisions and their owners;

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Title, name, location of subdivision, and graphic scale;

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Name of subdivider and the registered land surveyor or engineer charged with the responsibility of its preparation;

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Utility layouts for water, gas, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, electrical lines shall be prepared by an engineer;

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All information, including sight triangles, necessary for the plat to be reviewed by the state department of transportation;

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Contours at intervals not exceeding two feet; and

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Name and location of property owners of lots proposed for subdivision, adjacent property owners and parcel identification number as shown from county tax records; deed book and page number of the lot proposed for subdivision and adjacent lots with the name and plat book and page number of subdivisions recorded in the county register of deeds.

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The following certificates shall be placed on the major final plat:

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I (We) hereby certify that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the property shown and described hereon which was conveyed to me (us) by deed recorded in the Granville County Register of Deeds Office in book _____, page _____, and that I (we) hereby adopt this plan of subdivision with my (our) free consent, establish the minimum building lines, and dedicate all alleys, walks, easements, parks, roads, streets and open spaces to public or private use as noted. Further, I (we) hereby certify that the land as shown hereon is within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of Granville County, North Carolina.

________ (Date)

_____ Owner(s)

 

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I, ___________, certify that this plat was (drawn under my supervision) from (an actual survey by me) (an actual survey made under my supervision) (deed description recorded in book _____, page _____, etc.)(other); that the ratio of precision as calculated by latitudes and departures is 1/_____; (that the boundaries not surveyed are shown as broken lines plotted from information found in book _____, page _____); that this map was prepared in accordance with G.S. 47-30. Witness my hand and seal this _____ day of  (date)  .

	_____ Registered Land Surveyor
	_____ Registration Number

 

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If a subdivision involves a public street, the following certificate shall be placed on the plat:

I hereby certify that streets as depicted hereon have been submitted and determined to be designed to the requirements of the state department of transportation minimum standards for subdivision roads but has not been installed or inspected as of date of this certificate.

________ (Date)

_____ District Highway Engineer

 

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If a subdivision involves installed street improvements of a private street, the following certificate shall be placed on the plat:

I hereby certify that all private streets as depicted hereon have been designed, installed and inspected during construction and meet the construction standards for private streets of the Granville County Subdivision regulations.

________ (Date)

_____ Registered Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer

 

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I hereby certify that a guarantee of completion of the required improvements for this subdivision has been submitted and approved by the board of commissioners pursuant to section 32-1058 of the Granville County Land Development Ordinance.

________ (Date)

_____ County Manager Granville County, North Carolina

 

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I hereby certify that the subdivision as depicted hereon has been granted final approval pursuant to the Granville County Subdivision Regulations and requirements cited therein.

________ (Date)

_____ Planning Director

 

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The landowner shown on the subdivision plat submitted for recording, or his authorized agent, shall sign a statement on the plat stating whether or not any land shown on the plat is within the platting jurisdiction of the county.

(Ord. of 7-12-1999, app. 5; Ord. of 4-3-2000, §§ 11, 12)

APPENDIX 6
FLOODPLAIN ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST

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A plat plan that shows the 100-year floodplain contour or a statement that the entire lot is within the floodplain must be provided by the development permit applicant when the lot is within or appears to be within the floodplain as mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the floodplain identified pursuant to article V, division 2 of this chapter. The plan must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of and certified by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer.

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The plot plan must show the floodway, if any, as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the floodway identified pursuant to article V, division 2.

 

Where base flood elevation data is provided as set forth in article V, division 2, the application for a zoning permit within the flood hazard area shall show:

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The elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basements) of all new and substantially improved structures;

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If the structure has been floodproofed according to section 32-316, the elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure was floodproofed; and

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Where the base flood elevation data is not provided, the application for a development permit must show construction of the lowest floor at least three feet above the highest adjacent grade.

Where any watercourse will be altered or relocated because of proposed development, the application for a development permit shall include:

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A description of the extent of watercourse alteration or relocation;

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An engineering report on the effects of the proposed project on the flood-carrying capacity of the watercourse and the effects to properties located both upstream and downstream; and

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A map showing the location of the proposed watercourse alteration or relocation.

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When a structure is floodproofed, the applicant shall provide a certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the nonresidential floodproofed structure meets the floodproofing criteria in section 32-316.

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A floor elevation or floodproofing certification is required after the lowest floor is completed. Within 21 calendar days of establishment of the lowest floor elevation, or floodproofing by whatever construction means, whichever is applicable, it shall be the duty of the permit holder to submit to the local administrator a certification of the elevation of the lowest floor, or floodproofed elevation, which is applicable, as built, in relation to mean sea level. This certification shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of and certified by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer. When floodproofing is used for a particular building, certification shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of and certified by a professional engineer or architect. Any work done within the 21-day calendar period and before submission of the certification shall be at the permit holder's risk. The local administrator shall review the floor elevation survey data submitted. Deficiencies detected by such review shall be corrected by the permit holder immediately and before further progressive work is permitted to proceed. Failure to submit the survey or failure to make the required corrections shall be cause to issue a stop work order for the project.

 

(Ord. of 7-12-1999, app. 6)

APPENDIX 7
SITE-SPECIFIC AND PHASED DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHECKLIST

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The appropriate number of these plans shall be made available by the applicant to the planning department for each board involved in the review process, as determined by the planning department, and shall be scaled to one inch equals no more than 200 feet. They shall be drawn on an 18- by 24-inch sheet of paper; and in addition, the following information shall be required. This information may be obtained by actual survey or transferred from maps and information as found on file in the county offices:

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A vicinity map.

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A north arrow.

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All lot lines and dimensions.

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Streets and rights-of-way clearly marked.

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All known structures clearly placed.

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All acreage labeled.

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Proposed improvements, including water, sewer, other utilities, parking, lighting, signage, buffering, stormwater controls, solid waste disposal, open space, recreational areas, and a block detailing all impervious surfaces and other requirements, as described in other county ordinances pertaining to watershed regulations.

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The location of all floodplains, if applicable.

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Adjoining landowners and zoning classifications.

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All setbacks and heights.

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Any items not specifically noted on this site plan or that require additional steps required by this chapter shall not be included in the vested right; however, some leniency may be granted at the discretion of the board during the approval process as to the degree of detail of the plan. Also, any uses that are permitted uses in the district for which the application is made may be eligible in the plan if so approved. These rules apply to phased development plans as well.

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A separate block shall be placed on the site plan that shall include a place for the following information and signatures:

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Vested right issuance and expiration date, with a signature line upon which the chairman of the final board of approval shall sign. For clarification, these site plans (whether site-specific or phased) shall be signed in the following manner:

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Special uses and their vested rights shall be signed by the chairman of the board of commissioners after review by the county planning board and the board of commissioners.

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Conditional uses and their vested rights shall be signed by the chairman of the county board of adjustment after review by this board.

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Vested rights for permitted uses shall be signed by the chairman of the county planning board after review by this board.

In addition, all the other certificates and plat requirements that may be applicable per county and state statutes and ordinances shall appear on this site plan as well.

4.

Design standards for streets and roads within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of the county shall comply with the then current minimum construction and paving standards for secondary roads as required by the state department of transportation, division of highways, or with private roads as designated in the county subdivision and/or zoning ordinances.

(Ord. of 7-12-1999, app. 7)

APPENDIX 8
CHAPTER 4, PARKING LOTS, CURB CUTS/CURB RAMPS AND PASSENGER
LOADING ZONES, NORTH CAROLINA ACCESSIBILITY CODE 1999

CHAPTER 4
PARKING LOTS, CURB CUTS/CURB RAMPS AND PASSENGER LOADING ZONES

4.1. General requirements.
4.1.1. If parking lots and/or parking decks are furnished for buildings to which 1.2 applies, then accessible parking spaces shall be provided.	Vol. I-C, 3.4(a), 3.4(c); ADAAG 4.1.2(5)
4.1.1.1. Parking lots and/or parking decks serving a general area (as distinct from serving a particular building, or group of buildings on the same site) shall have accessible parking spaces in compliance with this chapter.	Derived from FR 7/26/91 at 35431
*4.1.2. G.S. 20-37.5 and 20-37.6 contain the definition of handicapped and parking privileges of the handicapped; legal signage, including maximum penalty signage for illegal parking, and use of accessible parking spaces are all included in appendixes A, B, C and H.	Vol. I-C, 3.4(a)
4.2. Minimum number of spaces.	4.1.2 and 4.2.1 satisfy ADAAG 4.1.2(7)(a)
*4.2.1. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with the following table and shall be identified with aboveground signs as specified in G.S. 20-37.6 and 136-30 (see appendixes C and H), and the state department of transportation manual on uniform traffic control devices:

 

Total Number of Spaces in Lot	Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6	Vol. I-C, 3.4(b)(1); ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(a)
201 to 300	7
301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1,000	2% of total
1,001 and over  plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000	20

 

4.2.2. One in every eight accessible parking spaces, or a minimum of one (whichever is the greater number), shall be van accessible and shall be identified with the words "Van Accessible" on an aboveground sign. Van-accessible parking spaces shall be open to all vehicles properly identified in compliance with G.S. 20-37.6.	ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(b) ADAAG 4.6.4
4.2.2.1. If only one accessible parking space is required, then it shall be van accessible.	Derived from FR 7/26/91 at 35416
*4.2.3. Accessible parking spaces and access aisles located on hard or paved surfaces (e.g., asphalt, concrete, etc.) shall be marked by painted lines or other suitable means. Access aisles shall be clearly delineated (e.g., painted lines, change in ground surface materials, solid color, etc.)	FR 7/26/91 at 35432
4.3. Special applications.
4.3.1. Multifamily dwellings: See 30.4.1.4.	Cross Reference
4.3.2. Facilities providing medical care and medically related services for persons with mobility impairments: See 28.1.4.	Cross Reference
*4.3.3. Automobile/motor vehicle showrooms
*4.3.3.1. The minimum number of accessible parking spaces required in compliance with 4.2.1 shall be computed from the total number of spaces provided for customers and employees.	Vol. I-C Interpretation
4.3.3.2. The number of van-accessible parking spaces shall be determined in compliance with 4.2.2 or 4.2.2.1, as applicable.	ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(b)
4.4. Sizes of accessible parking spaces and overhead clearance
4.4.1. Accessible parking spaces shall have a 96-inch (2440mm) minimum width and a minimum 60 inches (1525mm) wide access aisle. Two adjacent accessible parking spaces may share a common access aisle.	Vol. I-C, 3.4(b)(6); ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(a), 4.6.3
4.4.2. Van-accessible parking spaces shall have a 96-inch (2440mm) minimum width and a minimum 96 inches (2440mm) wide access aisle. Two adjacent van-accessible parking spaces may share a common access aisle.	ADAAG 4.6.3, Figure 9
(Note: If all accessible parking spaces comply with this paragraph, then "Van Accessible" signs are not required.)	ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(b) ADAAG A4.6.3
4.4.2.1. If a van-accessible parking space shares a common access aisle with an accessible parking space intended for a standard (i.e., non-van) vehicle, then the access aisle shall have a 96-inch (2440mm) minimum width.	Derived from FR 7/26/91 at 35416
4.4.3. The front of the access aisle shall connect to the accessible route that leads to an accessible entrance of the building or facility.	FR 7/26/91 at 5432
4.4.4. Parked vehicle overhangs shall not reduce the minimum clear width of an accessible route.	ADAAG 4.6.3
*4.4.5. Van-accessible spaces and the vehicular route to these spaces from the site or parking deck entrance(s) or exit(s) shall have a 108-inch (2.75m) minimum overhead clearance.	108;inch;: Vol. I-C, 3.4(c)(3)
(Note: Overhead clearance at accessible parking spaces serving standard (i.e., non-van) vehicles is not regulated by this chapter.)
*4.4.6. Accessible parking spaces and access aisles may have a quarter-inch per foot (6mm per 305mm) maximum slope in all directions for drainage.	Vol. I-C, 3.4(b)(6); ADAAG 4.6.3
4.5. Parking decks.
4.5.1. Parking decks serving nonmedical buildings and facilities shall comply with 4.2 and the applicable requirements of 4.4. (For decks serving outpatient units and facilities, or units and facilities specializing in the treatment or services for mobility impaired persons, see 28.1.4.1 or 28.1.4.2, as applicable.)	From Vol. I-C, 3.4(c)(1); ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(b)
*4.5.2. All accessible spaces may be located on one level of a parking deck provided that the designated parking level furnishes access to the building which it serves. For a parking deck that serves more than one building, the required number of spaces shall be divided proportionately between the number of buildings and dispersed as necessary on the designated parking level(s).	Vol. I-C, 3.4(c)(2); ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(b)
4.6. Location and travel distance.
*4.6.1. Travel distance along accessible routes from accessible parking spaces to accessible entrances shall not exceed 200 feet (61m).	Vol. I-C, 3.4(b)(7)
4.6.1.1. For buildings having multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible spaces shall be dispersed and located to serve those entrances.	ADAAG 4.6.2
(e.g.: For a multiple-entrance building such as a shopping mall, the accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed among the several accessible mall and major tenant entrances. For a multiple-tenant building such as a shopping center, the accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed so as to afford access to the several tenant entrances.)	FR 7/26/91 at 35431
4.6.2. A parking lot (or lots) that serves multiple buildings shall have the required number of accessible spaces located on an accessible route that connects parking access aisles to the accessible entrance(s) of the several buildings.	Derived from FR 7/26/91 at 35431

 

Parking Signs

Reserved Parking

Sign Mounting Heights

Delineation (Marking) of Parking Access Aisles

Accessible Parking Automobile/Motor Vehicle Showrooms

4.4 Sizes of Accessible Parking Spaces

Connection to the Accessible Route

Accessible Route and Parked Vehicle Overhanging

Van Accessible Parking Spaces

Drainage Slope

Accessible Parking Location and Travel Distance

Building with Multiple Accessible Entrances

Parking Lot Serving Multiple Buildings

4.7. Curb cuts and curb ramps.
4.7.1. General requirements.
4.7.1.1. Curb cuts and curb ramps provided at accessible parking spaces shall be located within the boundaries of the access aisle. Access aisles and curb cuts/curb ramps shall be open and unobstructed by planters, curbs, wheel stops, vehicle overhangs, etc.	ADAAG 4.7.8; FR 7/26/91 at 35432
4.7.1.1.1. Curb ramps shall not be permitted to project into any vehicular traffic lane, nor shall they project into any access aisle.	ADAAG 4.7.6; FR 7/26/91 at 35432
*4.7.1.2. Curb cuts and curb ramps shall be constructed of materials that are fixed, firm and nonslip (e.g., brick, concrete, wood, etc.). Curb ramps shall not be constructed of materials that are subject to crumbling, deterioration, or permanent deformation due to vehicular contact, exposure to heat, sun, light, water, or the weather.	Sim. to: Vol. I-C, 4.1(a)(2): ADAAG 4.7.4
*4.7.1.3. Walking surfaces of curb cuts or curb ramps shall have a 48-inch (1220mm) minimum clear width and a 1:12 (25mm:305mm) maximum slope. There shall be no abrupt changes where the curb cut or curb ramp meets walks, gutters, streets, parking lots, etc. Gutter and road surfaces immediately adjacent to a curb cut or curb ramp shall have a 1:20 (25mm:510mm) maximum slope.	Vol. I-C, 3.2(b)(1) ADAAG 4.7.2 (1:20)
4.7.1.4. Curb cuts located outside the 90-degree arc of a curb shall comply with 4.7.2.	ADAAG 4.7.9, Figures 15(a), 15(b)
4.7.1.5. Curb cuts that are constructed within the 90-degree arc of a curb are diagonal (corner) curb cuts and shall comply with 4.8.	ADAAG Figures 15(c), 15(d)
4.7.1.6. For handrails, see 5.4.	ADAAG 4.8.5
4.7.2. Curb cuts.
4.7.2.1. If the distance between the top of a curb cut and the far side of a public walk is 48 inches (1220mm) or greater and pedestrians may walk across the curb cut, then side flares having a 1:10 (25mm:255mm) maximum slope shall be provided on both sides.	ADAAG 4.7.5, figure 12(a)
4.7.2.2. If the distance between the top of a curb cut and the far side of a public walk is less than 48 inches (1220mm) and pedestrians must walk across the curb cut, then side flares having a 1:12 (25mm:305mm) maximum slope shall be provided on both sides.	ADAAG 4.7.5, figure 12(a)
4.7.2.3. If a curb cut is located so that pedestrians would not walk across it, then side flares are not required and the curb on both sides may return for the full depth of the curb cut.	ADAAG 4.7.5, figure 12(b)
4.7.2.4. If handrails or guardrails are provided, then the side flares may be omitted.	ADAAG 4.7.5
4.7.2.5. Curb cuts shall have a continuous common surface as required by 3.3.3.	Vol. I-C, 3.3(b); ADAAG 4.7.2
4.7.2.6. Curb cuts located at marked crossings shall be contained within the boundaries of the crossing markings, side flares excluded.	ADAAG 4.7.9
4.7.3. Curb ramps.
4.7.3.1. If pedestrians may walk across the ramp, then the side flares shall slope at 1:12 (25mm:305mm) maximum. If pedestrians do not walk across the ramp, then the side flares shall slope at 1:10 (25mm:255mm) maximum.	ADAAG 4.7.5
4.7.3.2. If a curb ramp is constructed without side flares (i.e., it has straight, vertical sides), then handrails or edge protection shall be provided. (Note: For handrails, see 5.4; for edge protection, see 5.5.)	ADAAG 4.7.5
4.8. Corner (diagonal) curb cuts.
4.8.1. The minimum clear width and maximum slope of a corner curb cut shall comply with 4.7.1.3.	ADAAG 4.7.2 (4.8.2)
4.8.1.1. If side flares are provided, then a minimum 24-inch (610mm) long straight curb segment shall be provided on each side of the curb cut beginning at the high point of the side flares and working away from the curb cut. The straight segments, side flares and curb cut shall all be contained within the crosswalk markings.	ADAAG 4.7.10, figure 15(c)
4.8.1.2. If corner curb cuts are provided with returned curbs or other well defined edges (e.g., planter ends, knee walls, etc.), then such returned edges shall be parallel to the direction of pedestrian travel.	ADAAG 4.7.10, figure 15(d)
4.8.2. At the bottom of all corner curb cuts, there shall be a 48-inch (1220mm) minimum clear space measured from the midpoint of the arc of the curb at the toe to the nearest adjacent ground markings. The entire curb cut shall be contained within the crosswalk markings.	ADAAG 4.7.10, figure 15(c), 15(d)
*4.8.3. Curb cuts or curb ramps provided under 4.7 or 4.8 are not required to comply with the 60 inches by 60 inches (1525mm by 1525mm) top landing requirement of 5.3.3.	Vol. I-C, 4.1(d)—Note
4.9. Detectable warnings on curb cuts and curb ramps. (Reserved)	Temporarily Suspended: FR 4/12/94

 

Curb Cuts and Curb Ramps General Requirements

Handrails Required on Curb Cuts

Curb Cuts and Side Flares(1)

Curb Cuts and Side Flares(2)

Side Flares Not Required

Curb Cuts Equipped with Handrails

Excluding Side Flares, Curb Cuts

Curb Ramps

Corner Curb Cut pt. 1

Corner Curb Cuts pt. 2

Corner Diagional Curb Cuts

4.10. Islands.
4.10.1. Raised islands at crossings shall be either:
(1) Cut through at the level of the street and have a 48-inch (1220mm) long minimum space between opposite faces of the island; or		ADAAG 4.7.11, figures 15(a), 15(b)
(2) Have curb cuts in compliance with 4.7.1.3 with a 48-inch (1220mm) long minimum space on top of the island between curb cuts or curb ramps. If side flares are provided, then they shall comply with the applicable requirements of 4.7.2.1 or 4.7.2.2.
4.11. Passenger loading zones.
4.11.1. If passenger loading zones are provided, then a minimum of one accessible loading zone having a 60-inch (1525mm) wide by 240-inch (6.1m) long minimum clear floor area shall be provided adjacent to the vehicle pull-up space, with the long dimension parallel to the vehicle direction of travel.		ADAAG 4.1.2(5)(c), 4.6.6
4.11.2. If curbs are provided between the access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space, then a curb cut or curb ramp shall be provided.		ADAAG 4.6.6
*4.11.3. Vehicle pull-up spaces and the adjacent loading zone may incorporate a quarter-inch per foot (6mm per 305mm) maximum slope in all directions for drainage.		ADAAG 4.6.6
4.11.4. All passenger loading zones, vehicle pull-up areas and at least one vehicular access route to the loading zone from site entrance(s) and exit(s) shall have a 114-inch (2895mm) minimum overhead clearance.		ADAAG 4.6.5
4.11.5. Passenger loading zones shall be identified by an aboveground sign which shall face oncoming traffic. The sign shall comply with 18.1.4 and 18.2.2, and shall display the international symbol of accessibility which shall have a six-inch (150mm) minimum border dimension (i.e., the unobstructed field within which the symbol is located).		ADAAG 4.1.2(7)(b), 4.30.3, and 4.30.7
*4.11.5.1. The sign shall be permanently installed on fixed building elements (e.g., wall, retaining wall, column, etc.) or a post or pylon. For any installation, the bottom of the sign shall be 84 inches (2135mm) above the finished floor or ground level.		ADAAG does not give height; 84;inch; consistent with state department of transportation regulation for height of parking signs (see Illustration for 4.1.2)

 

Accessible Route

Passenger Loading Zone Ex. 1

Passenger Loading Zone Ex. 2

Overhead Clearance At Loading Zone

Passenger Loading Zone Sign

(Ord. of 7-12-1999, app. 8)

State law reference

Authority to establish planning commission, G.S. 153A-321 et seq.; authority to regulate subdivisions, G.S. 153A-330 et seq.; authority to establish county service districts, G.S. 153A-300 et seq.; authority to create watershed improvement programs, G.S. 153A-440.1.