§ 23-27. Conditional approval of preliminary plat.

(a)

On reaching conclusions, informally as recommended above, regarding his general program and objectives, the subdivider shall prepare a preliminary plat, together with improvement plans and other supplementary material as applicable in other sections of this chapter.

(b)

Five (5) copies of the preliminary plat and supplementary materials specified shall be submitted to the city with the filing fee as provided herein and written application for conditional approval at least fifteen (15) days prior to the planning and zoning board meeting at which it is to be considered. Copies or prints of the proposed subdivision drawn on sheets a maximum size of twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches and drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet shall be submitted in the number specified hereinabove. In cases of large developments which would exceed the dimensions of the sheet of one hundred-foot scale, preliminary plats may be two hundred (200) feet to the inch (one (1) inch equals two hundred (200) feet). The five (5) copies or prints of the proposed subdivision shall show the following:

(1)

Boundary lines, bearings and distances sufficient to locate the exact area proposed for the subdivision.

(2)

The name and locations of all adjoining subdivisions shall be drawn to the same scale and shown in dotted lines adjacent to the tract proposed for subdivision in sufficient detail to show accurately the existing streets and alleys and other features that may influence the layout of development of the proposed subdivision. Adjacent unplatted land shall show property lines and owners of record.

(3)

The location and widths of all streets, alleys and ways existing or proposed within the subdivision limits. In the case of easements, a written statement as to the easement use shall be included with the plat.

(4)

The locations of all existing property lines, buildings, sewer or water mains, gas mains or other underground structures, easements of record or other existing features within the area proposed for subdivision.

(5)

Proposed arrangement of lots and proposed use of same; however, approval of a preliminary plat or final plat with uses so indicated does not constitute approval of such uses.

(6)

The title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, the name and address of the owner.

(7)

Sites, if any, to be reserved or dedicated for parks, playgrounds or other public uses.

(8)

Scale, north arrow, date and other pertinent data.

(9)

Contours with intervals of five (5) feet or less shall be shown for the area. All elevations on the contour map shall be referenced to the latest U.S.C. and G.S. datum.

(10)

All physical features of the property to be subdivided, including locations and size of all watercourses, ravines, bridges, culverts, existing structures, drainage area in acres or area draining into subdivisions, and other features pertinent to subdivision. The outline of wooded areas or the location of important individual trees may be required.

(c)

The following notice shall be placed on the face of each preliminary plat by the developer: "Preliminary Plat-For Inspection Purpose Only."

(d)

The city manager, or other person designated by the city manager, planning and zoning board, shall make a study of the plat and give a written report to the council before its final action on the preliminary plat.

(e)

Following review of the preliminary plat and other material submitted for conformity thereof to these regulations, and negotiations with the subdivider on changes deemed advisable and the kind and extent of improvements to be made by him, the council shall, within thirty (30) days after the filling of such preliminary plat, act thereon as submitted, or modified, and if approved, the council shall express its approval as conditional approval and state the conditions of such approval, if any, or if disapproved, shall express its disapproval and its reasons therefor.

(f)

The action of the council shall be noted on two (2) copies of the preliminary plat, referenced and attached to any conditions required by the council. Action of the council shall be certified by the city council. One (1) copy shall be returned to the subdivider and the other retained in the files of the city.

(g)

Conditional approval of a preliminary plat by the council shall be deemed an expression of approval to the layouts submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the installation of streets, water, sewer and other improvements and utilities and the preparation of the final or record plat. Except as provided for herein, approval of the preliminary plat shall constitute conditional approval of the final plat when all conditions of approval noted as provided in paragraph (e) of this section have been met.

(h)

Conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall be effective for one (1) year unless reviewed by the council in the light of new significant information which would necessitate the revision of the preliminary plat. If no development or change in requirements has occurred which would affect the proposed plat at the end of the year without the submission of a new preliminary plat by reapproving the original preliminary plat. No filing fee is required for such reapproval.

(Ord. No. 7718, § 1(III)(B), 8-18-77)