<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 70-40. - Specifications for preliminary plats, as-built drawings and final plats for recordation.</div>
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               (a)
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               Specifications for minor and major subdivision preliminary plat. The preliminary plat
               shall depict or have attached the following information. Preliminary plat shall be
               clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of not less than one inch = 200 feet and shall
               be drawn on an appropriate standard sheet size.
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               (1)
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               <span class="ital">Title block.</span> The title block shall contain the following:
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               a.
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               Name and address of owners and subdivider of record;
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               b.
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               Name of subdivision;
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               c.
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               Location (township, county, state);
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               d.
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               Dates of plans;
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               e.
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               Graphic scale and written scale;
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               f.
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               Name, address, telephone number, and proof of current registration of designing engineer,
               landscape architect, or surveyor (i.e. licensed professional); and
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               g.
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               Tax parcel identification number, PIN(s).
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               (2)
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               <span class="ital">Roads.</span> The following information shall be supplied about roads:
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               a.
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               Existing, platted, and proposed roads within or abutting subdivision (show rights-of-way
               and dimensions); and
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               b.
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               Road names.
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               (3)
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               <span class="ital">Utilities.</span> The following information shall be shown for utilities if applicable:
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               a.
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               Utility and other easements of record within and abutting the subdivision;
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               b.
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               Provisions for electrical services;
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               c.
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               Provision of natural gas lines; and
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               d.
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               Sanitary sewers, waterlines, culverts, detention ponds, and other drainage facilities
               (proposed/existing).
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               (4)
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               <span class="ital">Project data.</span> Project data shall include the following:
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               a.
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               Total area of tract to be subdivided;
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               b.
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               Total number of lots;
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               c.
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               Linear feet in roads (centerline); and
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               d.
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               Approximate delineation of wooded and open areas.
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               (5)
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               <span class="ital">Slope analysis map.</span> Each application for a major subdivision and any subdivision subject to<a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH70SU_ARTIIIST_S70-68HIDEST" class="section-link" data-product-id="12776"> section 70-68</a>, Hillside Development Standards or<a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH70SU_ARTIIIST_S70-69CODEST" class="section-link" data-product-id="12776"> section 70-69</a>, Conservation Development Standards shall include a detailed slope analysis conducted
               using the Buncombe County slope raster data set at a cell resolution of 50 feet showing
               the following information:
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               a.
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               Areas designated as high hazard or moderate hazard on the Buncombe County Slope Stability
               Index Map prepared by the North Carolina Geological Survey;
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               b.
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               Surface waters, as shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map
               prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States; Department
               of Agriculture or the most recent version of the quadrangle topographic maps prepared
               by the United States Geological Survey, and surface water buffers including, but not
               limited to, trout stream buffers and required stormwater setbacks;
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               c.
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               Location of the flood hazard and floodway boundaries;
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               d.
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               Wetlands;
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               e.
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               A map showing the following categories of slope in the assigned colors:
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               Less than 15 percent slope; light green;
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               Fifteen percent but less than 25 percent; dark green;
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               Twenty-five percent but less than 30 percent; blue;
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               Thirty percent but less than 35 percent; yellow;
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               Thirty-five percent but less than 50 percent; orange;
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               Fifty percent and greater slope; red.
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               f.
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               The number of acres and the percent of the tract in each slope category as shown above;
               and
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               g.
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               The number of acres and percent of the tract that is 35 percent slope and above.
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               (6)
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               <span class="ital">Other details.</span> Other details to be shown are as follows:
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               a.
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               Vicinity map showing the relationship between the proposed subdivision and surrounding
               area;
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               b.
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               Surveyed boundaries of the tract, shown with bearings and distances and/or standard
               curve data;
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               c.
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               North arrow;
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               d.
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               Site-specific topographic information with a minimum five-foot contour interval, prepared
               by a professional land surveyor or engineer licensed by the State of North Carolina,
               and indicating the source of the topographic information;
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               e.
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               Any natural features affecting the site;
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               f.
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               The location of the flood hazard and floodway boundaries with the effective FEMA map
               date, map number, and flood zone;
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               g.
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               The location of any known cemeteries;
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               h.
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               Existing structures, railroads, and bridges within the subdivision;
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               i.
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               Approximate lot lines, area of each lot in acres and lot numbers;
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               j.
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               Names of adjacent property owners and parcel identification numbers (PIN);
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               k.
               </p>
            		
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               The existing uses of the land within and abutting the subdivision;
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               l.
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               Proposed common open spaces; and
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               m.
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               Location of retaining walls including height and width.
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               (7)
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               <span class="ital">[Permission for waste system.]</span> Statement of permission for waste system by one or more of the following as applicable.
               </p>
            		
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               a.
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               A written statement from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
               Resources permitting plans for the community sanitary sewer system;
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               b.
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               Proof of a preliminary soils investigation that will evaluate the feasibility of developing
               a subdivision served by individual septic systems, which shall be done by a professional
               such as a soils engineer or soils scientist; or
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               c.
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               The Metropolitan Sewerage District system design and allocation, and upon issuance,
               an approval letter from the Metropolitan Sewerage District shall also be provided.
               </p>
            		
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               (8)
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               <span class="ital">[Permission for water system.]</span> Permission for water system by one or more of the following as applicable.
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               a.
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               A written statement from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
               Resources approving and permitting plans for a community water system; or
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               b.
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               System design and allocation for a public water system shall be provided, and upon
               issuance, an approval letter from the appropriate water authority shall also be provided.
               </p>
            		
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               Note: An investigation evaluating the feasibility of developing a subdivision served
               by private wells is strongly suggested prior to submission of preliminary plans.
               </p>
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               (9)
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               <span class="ital">Approved erosion control plan.</span> A copy of the erosion control plan and a written statement from the county erosion
               control officer stating that an erosion control plan has been submitted and approved
               for the project, if applicable.
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               (10)
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               <span class="ital">Subdivision roads disclosure statement.</span> A subdivision roads disclosure statement prepared in accordance with G.S. 136-102,
               if applicable.
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               (11)
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               <span class="ital">Other applicable information.</span> Any other information considered by the subdivider, and/or planning director to be
               pertinent to the review of the plat.
               </p>
            		
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               (12)
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               <span class="ital">Approval of proposed road and highway plans.</span> A written statement from the district engineer of the NCDOT certifying approval of
               any proposed road and highway plans, if applicable.
               </p>
            		
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               (13)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Approved NCDOT driveway permit.</span> A copy of an approved NCDOT driveway permit must be submitted, if applicable.
               </p>
            		
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Specifications for minor and major subdivision as-built drawings</span>. The as-built drawing shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of not less than
               one inch = 200 feet and shall be drawn on an appropriate standard sheet size. No major
               or minor subdivision lot shall be recorded and no portion of a guarantee of improvements
               shall be released until said as-built drawing is provided. Minor or major subdivisions
               that have no communal infrastructure improvements shall not be required to submit
               an as-built drawing. The as-built drawings shall depict or have attached the following
               information:
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            <p class="incr1">
               (1)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Title block</span>. The title block shall contain the following:
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               a.
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               Name and address of owners of record;
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               b.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Name of subdivision;
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               c.
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               Location (township, county, state);
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               d.
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               Dates of as-built drawings;
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               e.
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               Graphic scale and written scale;
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               f.
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               Name, address, phone number of design professional; and
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               g.
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               Tax parcel identification numbers, (PIN).
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               (2)
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               <span class="ital">Roads.</span> The following information shall be supplied about roads:
               </p>
            		
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               a.
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               Existing and platted roads within or abutting subdivision (show rights-of-way and
               dimensions);
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               b.
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               Road names;
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               c.
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               Actual surveyed road grades; and
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               d.
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               Indication that the roads are either public or private.
               </p>
            		
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               (3)
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               <span class="ital">Utilities.</span> The following information shall be shown for utilities if applicable:
               </p>
            		
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               a.
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               Utility and other easements of record to be recorded within or abutting the subdivision;
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               b.
               </p>
            		
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               Provision of electrical service;
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               c.
               </p>
            		
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               Provision of natural gas lines;
               </p>
            		
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               d.
               </p>
            		
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               Indication of provision of water and waste water treatment facilities, if not provided
               by MSD and a local water authority;
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               e.
               </p>
            		
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               Sanitary sewers, location, line size, top and invert elevations and approval by MSD
               or plat book and page number of recorded MSD easements;
               </p>
            		
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               f.
               </p>
            		
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               Waterlines, location, line size and approval by local water authority or plat book
               and page number of recorded waterline easement; and
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               g.
               </p>
            		
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               Storm sewers, culverts, detention ponds, and other drainage facilities.
               </p>
            		
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               (4)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Project data.</span> Project data shall include the following:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               a.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Total area of tract subdivided;
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               b.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Total number of lots; and
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               c.
               </p>
            		
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               Linear feet in roads (centerline).
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            <p class="incr1">
               (5)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Other details.</span> Other details to be shown are as follows:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               a.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Vicinity map showing the relationship between the subdivision and surrounding area;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               b.
               </p>
            		
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               Exact boundaries of tract and lots shown with bearings and distances and/or standard
               curve data;
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               c.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               North arrow and orientation reference;
               </p>
            		
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               d.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Site-specific and field verified topographic information with a minimum five-foot
               contour interval prepared by a professional land surveyor or engineer licensed by
               the State of North Carolina;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               e.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Any natural features affecting the site;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               f.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               The location of the flood hazard and floodway boundaries with the effective FEMA map
               date, map number, and flood zone;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               g.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               The location of any known cemeteries;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               h.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Existing structures, railroads, and bridges within or abutting the subdivision;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               i.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Area of each lot in acres and lot numbers;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               j.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Names of adjacent property owners and parcel identification numbers (PIN);
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               k.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               The existing uses of the land abutting the subdivision;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               l.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Common open spaces; and
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr2">
               m.
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content3">
               Location of retaining walls, including height and width.
               </p>
            		
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               (c)
               </p>
            		
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               <span class="ital">Final plat for recordation.</span> The final plat for recordation for any subdivision shall include the following:
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (1)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Compliance with G.S. 47-30, as amended, and Standards of Practice for Land Surveying
               as adopted by the state board of examiners for engineers and land surveyors;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (2)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               All utility and drainage easements, if applicable;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (3)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               All common open spaces;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (4)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               All certificates required in sections<a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH70SU_ARTIIAPPL_S70-38REMISU" class="section-link" data-product-id="12776"> 70-38</a> and<a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH70SU_ARTIIAPPL_S70-39REMASU" class="section-link" data-product-id="12776"> 70-39</a>, if applicable;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (5)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               Any other required certifications or approvals;
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (6)
               </p>
            		
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               Indication of the type, date, amount, and holder of any financial guarantee related
               to subdivision infrastructure that has not been completed prior to recordation of
               the final plat; and
               </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (7)
               </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               The location of the flood hazard and floodway boundaries with the effective FEMA map
               date, map number, and flood zone.
               </p>
            		
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               Final plat 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.
               </p>
            <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)
               </p>
            <p class="refeditor0" block_type="hang"><b>Editor's noteâ€” </b>
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="12776" data-ordinance-id="816841">
                  Ord. No. 17-01-10
                  </a>
               , Â§ 1, adopted Jan. 17, 2017, changed the title of Â§ 70-40 from "Specifications for
               preliminary plans, as-built drawings and final plats for recordation" to read as herein
               set out.
               </p></div>