<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 70-38. - Review of minor subdivisions.</div>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Preliminary plat submission and review.</span> The procedure for obtaining preliminary plat approval is as follows:
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               (1)
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               The subdivider shall submit to the county planning department three copies of a preliminary
               plat and one digital copy of the preliminary plat in a format acceptable to the planning
               department containing the information required in<a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH70SU_ARTIIAPPL_S70-40SPPRPLILDRFIPLRE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12776"> section 70-40</a>.
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               (2)
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               The planning department shall review the preliminary plat for general compliance with
               the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable county or state regulations;
               and shall discuss with the subdivider or his agent any changes deemed advisable in
               the proposed subdivision or require any additional information necessary for review
               of the minor subdivision.
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               (3)
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               The planning department shall approve or disapprove the preliminary plat and shall
               notify the subdivider in writing of its decision regarding approval within ten working
               days after the complete preliminary plat is submitted for review. If the plat conforms
               to the provisions of this chapter, it shall be approved.
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               (4)
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               If any changes are made to the approved preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit
               a revised preliminary plat and one digital copy in an acceptable format to the planning
               department for review and approval.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Final plat and as-built drawing submission and review.</span> Upon approval of the preliminary plat by the planning department, the subdivider
               may proceed as follows:
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               (1)
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               Upon approval of the preliminary plat by the planning department, the subdivider may
               proceed with the installation of or provide a guarantee for required improvements
               such as roads and utilities in accordance with the approved preliminary plat and the
               requirements of<a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH70SU_ARTIIAPPL_S70-40SPPRPLILDRFIPLRE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12776"> section 70-40</a>. The subdivider shall have installed the improvements specified in article IV of
               this chapter or guaranteed their installation as provided in this section prior to
               submission of a draft final plat;
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               (2)
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               The subdivider shall submit one copy of a draft as-built drawing and one digital copy
               in an acceptable format to the planning department. The planning department shall
               approve, or disapprove the draft as-built drawing and shall notify the subdivider,
               in writing, of its decision regarding final approval within ten working days after
               the drawing is submitted for review. The as-built drawing shall be prepared, signed,
               and sealed by a professional land surveyor or professional engineer currently licensed
               in the state by the state board of examiners for engineers and land surveyors;
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               (3)
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               The subdivider shall submit one copy of a draft final plat and one digital copy in
               an acceptable format to the planning department. The planning department shall approve,
               approve conditionally with modifications to bring the plat into compliance, or disapprove
               the draft final plat and shall notify the subdivider, in writing, of its decision
               regarding final approval within ten working days after the plat is submitted for review.
               If the development has been installed as specified in the approved preliminary plat
               the draft final plat shall be approved;
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               (4)
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               The final plat shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor currently licensed
               in the state by the state board of examiners for engineers and land surveyors. The
               final plat shall conform to the provisions for plats, subdivisions, and mapping requirements
               set forth in G.S. 47-30, as amended, and as set forth in the Standards of Practice
               for Land Surveying in North Carolina, and shall comply with the provisions of G.S.
               136-102.6;
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               (5)
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               The final plat shall meet the requirements set forth in<a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH70SU_ARTIIAPPL_S70-40SPPRPLILDRFIPLRE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12776"> section 70-40</a>; and
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               (6)
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               Once the draft final plat has been approved, the applicant may bring a plat in a format
               acceptable to the Buncombe County Register of Deeds to the Buncombe County Planning
               Department for approval.
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               (c)
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               <span class="ital">Appeal procedures.</span> The decision of the planning department regarding a minor subdivision application
               may be appealed to the board of adjustment. If appealed, the application shall be
               placed on the next regular meeting agenda of the board of adjustment. The board of
               adjustment shall have final approval authority, and, where applicable, all final plats
               shall contain information and/or conditions approved by the board of adjustment. The
               board of adjustment in all such appeals shall make findings of fact in support of
               its decision. The subdivider shall be notified, in writing, of the board of adjustment's
               decision within ten days after the decision is made.
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               (d)
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               <span class="ital">Submission to county planning board.</span> At the planning director's discretion, a preliminary or final plat may be submitted
               to the county planning board for its approval or disapproval.
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               (e)
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               The following signed certificates and statements shall accompany or be attached to
               the final plat:
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               <span class="bold">Certificate of Ownership and<br>Dedication</span>
               
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                  I hereby certify that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the property shown and described
                  hereon, and that I (we) hereby adopt this plan of subdivision with my (our) free consent,
                  and dedicate all road rights-of-way and other sites and easements to public use as
                  noted in the Disclosure of Private Roadways, where applicable.
                  
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    Date
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    Owner
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               <span class="bold">Certification of Private Roads<br>(if applicable)</span>
               
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                  The roads within this subdivision are designated as private. The road maintenance
                  agreement, in accordance with G.S. 136-102.6, is or will be recorded in the Office
                  of the Register of Deeds for Buncombe County. Buncombe County Government shall not
                  be responsible for maintenance or repair of the roads within this subdivision. I hereby
                  certify that I am the developer and/or financially responsible party of this property
                  shown and described hereon, and shall maintain said private roads and repair any deterioration,
                  defects or defaults, including but not limited to subgrade, base course, or asphalt,
                  until said roads are dedicated to a responsible party.
                  
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    Date
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    Developer/Financially Responsible Party
                                    </td>
                              </tr>
                           </tbody>
                        </table>
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               <span class="bold">Certification of Public Roads<br>(if applicable)</span>
               
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                  I hereby certify that I am the developer and/or financially responsible party of this
                  property shown and described hereon, and shall maintain the roads within this development,
                  and repair any deterioration, defects or defaults, including but not limited to subgrade,
                  base course, or asphalt, until said roads are dedicated to the North Carolina Department
                  of Transportation or to a responsible party.
                  
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    Date
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    Developer/Financially Responsible Party
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                              </tr>
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               <span class="bold">Statement of Waste Water Treatment<br>and Water Service<br>(If applicable)</span>
               
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                  The waste water treatment and water service are provided by _______ and Buncombe County
                  Government shall not be responsible for maintenance or repair of said waste water
                  treatment and water systems within this subdivision.
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               <span class="bold">Certificate of Survey and<br>Accuracy</span>
               
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                  State of North Carolina, _______ County, I, _______, certify that this plat was (drawn
                  by me) (drawn under my supervision) from (an actual survey made by me) (an actual
                  survey made under my supervision) (deed description recorded in Book (File) _______,
                  Page _______ (Slide)_______, etc.) (other); that the precision of the survey before
                  adjusting was one part in _______ as calculated by latitudes and departures, and that
                  this map was prepared in accordance with G.S. 47-30, as amended. Witness my original
                  signature, registration number, and seal this _____ day of ________, 20___.
                  
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                                    Official Seal
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    Professional Land
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                                    Surveyor
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                                 <td class="left  top "> _____<br>
                                    Registration Number
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               <span class="bold">Certification of Road Grades<br>and Suitability<br>(if applicable)</span>
               
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                  State of North Carolina, _______ County, I, _______ certify that the newly constructed
                  or proposed road grades were (calculated by me) (calculated under my supervision)
                  from (an actual survey made by me) (an actual survey made under my supervision) and
                  do not exceed (insert highest approved road grade) percent. Witness my original signature,
                  registration number, and seal this _____ day of ________, 20 ___.
                  
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                                    Official Seal
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    Professional Land
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                                    Surveyor
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                                 <td class="left  top "> _____<br>
                                    Registration Number
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               <span class="bold">Certificate of Approval</span>
               
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                  This final plat has been reviewed by the Buncombe County Planning and Development
                  Department and meets the requirements for a minor subdivision. This approval shall
                  be void unless the final plat is recorded in the office of the Buncombe County Register
                  of Deeds within 180 days from the date of approval.
                  
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                                    Date
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                                 <td class=" top "> _____<br>
                                    County Planner
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            <p class="historynote0">
               (Ord. No. 10-10-05, Â§ 1, 10-5-10;
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="12776" data-ordinance-id="816841">
                  Ord. No. 17-01-10
                  </a>
               , Â§ 1, 1-17-17;
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="12776" data-ordinance-id="1118554">
                  Ord. No. 21-05-06
                  </a>
               , Â§ 1(Exh. A), 5-4-21)
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