<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 62-55. - Preliminary plat.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               <span class="ital">General.</span> For all subdivisions, the subdivider shall submit a preliminary plat, containing
               all required information, to the planning administrator or his designee at least 21
               days prior to the regular planning board meeting at which said plat is to be considered.
               Twelve copies of said plat shall be required, provided that additional copies may
               be required by the planning board. Submission of the preliminary plat shall be accompanied
               by a filing fee set forth in the schedule of fees adopted by the board of commissioners.
               
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               (b)
               
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               <span class="ital">Information required.</span>
               
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               (1)
               
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               A preliminary plat shall be submitted containing the information required for the
               subdivision review board sketch plan as found in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH62SU_ARTIIIPRSUPLREAP_S62-54SUREBOSKPL" class="section-link" data-product-id="14529"> section 62-54</a>(b). The preliminary plat shall reflect recommended changes, as provided by the subdivision
               review board, or the subdivider shall provide an explanation in narrative form for
               each subdivision review board recommendation that is not reflected on the submitted
               preliminary plat. In addition, the preliminary plat shall include the following certificates:
               
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               a.
               
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               <span class="ital">Certificate of approval or conditional approval by the planning board.</span>
               
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               I, ___________, chairman of the Planning Board hereby certify that the said board
               fully or conditionally approved the preliminary plat of the subdivision entitled ___________
               on the ___ day of ___________, 20___.
               
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               b.
               
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               <span class="ital">Certificate of preliminary plat approval by the watershed review board.</span>
               
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               I, ___________, chairman of the Watershed Review Board hereby certify that the preliminary
               plat complies with the Water Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance and that the said
               board fully or conditionally approved the preliminary plat on the ___ day of ___________,
               20___.
               
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               (2)
               
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               A copy of the proposed deed restrictions and restrictive covenants for the proposed
               subdivision, when required or applicable.
               
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               (3)
               
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               A narrative that provides a general theme for the development, phasing schedules,
               vesting requests, and provides reasons and justifications for deviations from the
               sketch plan recommendations provided by the subdivision review board. The subdivision
               narrative also provides an opportunity for the developer to clarify or elaborate on
               specific details shown on the plat. In addition, the narrative may include drawings
               and sketches of proposed facilities, amenities, or structures that may assist the
               planning board in visualizing the proposed development.
               
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               (c)
               
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               <span class="ital">Preliminary plat review procedure.</span>
               
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               (1)
               
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               The planning board shall review and approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove
               each preliminary plat. First consideration of the preliminary plat shall be at the
               next regularly scheduled meeting of the planning board that follows at least ten days
               after the plat is submitted meeting the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of
               this section. The planning board shall take action on the preliminary plat at its
               first consideration or within 45 days of its first consideration. Should the planning
               board fail to act on the preliminary plat within the prescribed period, the plat shall
               be deemed to have been approved.
               
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               (2)
               
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               Before acting on the preliminary plat, the planning administrator shall request a
               report from any person or agency directly concerned with the proposed development,
               including the subdivision review board and other such officials or agencies thought
               necessary. Such reports shall certify compliance with or note deviations from the
               requirements of these regulations and include comments on other factors which bear
               upon the public interest.
               
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               (3)
               
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               If the planning board approves or conditionally approves the preliminary plat, such
               approval shall be indicated on four copies by the chairperson or other authorized
               member of the planning board. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider, one copy
               shall be provided to 911 addressing for record of preliminary addresses and road name
               reservation, one copy shall be kept by the planning board for its records, and one
               copy shall be retained by the planning department.
               
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               (4)
               
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               If the planning board conditionally approves the preliminary plat, a written statement
               of the conditions, as approved by the planning board, shall be sent to the subdivider
               within 14 days of the conditional approval, one copy shall be retained by the planning
               board as part of its records, and one copy shall be kept by the planning department.
               
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               (5)
               
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               If the planning board disapproves said plat, the reason for such action shall be stated
               in writing and entered in the records of the planning board. One copy of this statement
               shall be transmitted to the subdivider within 14 days of the disapproval and one copy
               shall be retained by the planning board as part of its proceedings. The subdivider
               may make changes and submit a revised plat which shall be submitted, reviewed, and
               acted upon by the planning board pursuant to this section.
               
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               (6)
               
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               Approval and conditional approval of the preliminary plat shall be valid for two years
               unless a written extension is granted by the planning board on or before the anniversary
               of said approval. Such an extension may be granted only where the applicant demonstrates
               good cause and where there has been a substantial expenditure of resources directly
               related to the subdivision development. The cumulative time period for obtaining final
               plat approval shall not exceed a total of six years from the preliminary plat approval
               or conditional approval. With respect to a multi-phase preliminary plan, if no substantive
               changes have occurred then the two-year anniversary date applies to the first phase
               final plat. Final plats for subsequent phases must be submitted for approval within
               two years of final plat approval of the previous phase unless the planning board grants
               a written extension. If substantial changes have occurred, then the plat will be presented
               to the planning board for approval. If the final plat is not submitted within a two-year
               period or any period of extension, the said approval or conditional approval of the
               preliminary plat shall be null and void. Any vested rights, as defined in G.S. 153A-344.1,
               shall expire along with the application.
               
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               (Ord. of 9-15-1998, app. B, Â§ 703; Ord. of 3-1-2006)
               
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