<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 62-57. - Final plat.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               <span class="ital">General.</span> The final plat shall constitute only that portion of the preliminary plat which the
               subdivider proposes to record and develop at the time of submission. The final plat
               shall be submitted within two years of the date of preliminary plat approval unless
               an extension is granted by the planning board in accordance with<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH62SU_ARTIIIPRSUPLREAP_S62-55PRPL" class="section-link" data-product-id="14529"> section 62-55</a>(c). Submission of the final 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">Installation of improvements or approved guarantee required.</span> No final plat shall be approved unless and until the subdivider installs all improvements
               required by the chapter and provided for in the approval of the preliminary plat in
               that area represented on the final plat. In lieu of the installation of improvements,
               approval of a final plat may be granted if the required improvements are guaranteed
               in an approved manner set forth in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH62SU_ARTIIIPRSUPLREAP_S62-56IMINGU" class="section-link" data-product-id="14529"> section 62-56</a>.
               
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               (c)
               
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               <span class="ital">Effect of conditional preliminary plat approval.</span> No final plat shall be approved unless and until the subdivider installs or completes
               all conditions required by the conditional preliminary plat approval as approved by
               the planning board as applicable to that area represented on the final plat or to
               the development as a whole.
               
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               (d)
               
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               <span class="ital">Required information.</span>
               
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               (1)
               
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               <span class="ital">Scale and size of plat.</span> The final plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale not more than 200 feet
               to one inch. The original of the final plat shall be prepared on linen or Mylar film,
               drawn on a sheet not more than 18 inches by 24 inches, acceptable by the register
               of deeds of the county and at a scale of no more than 200 feet to one inch, and shall
               conform substantially to the preliminary plat as approved. A final plat drawn on a
               24-inch by 36-inch sheet is permitted with prior written approval from the register
               of deeds.
               
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               (2)
               
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               <span class="ital">Plat preparation.</span> The final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor in accordance with
               G.S. 47-30, as amended.
               
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               (3)
               
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               <span class="ital">Development information and title block.</span> Each final plat shall include the following information:
               
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               a.
               
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               Subdivision name.
               
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               b.
               
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               Subdivider's name, address, and telephone number.
               
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               c.
               
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               Preparer's name, seal, registration number, address, and telephone number.
               
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               d.
               
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               North arrow.
               
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               e.
               
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               Scale (denoted graphically and numerically).
               
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               f.
               
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               Date of plat preparation.
               
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               g.
               
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               Location of subdivision (township, county, and state).
               
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               h.
               
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               Parcel identification number (PIN) of the properties to be subdivided.
               
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               i.
               
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               911 address of the principle tract (when available).
               
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               j.
               
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               Sketch vicinity map.
               
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               (4)
               
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               <span class="ital">Property dimensions, characteristics, and uses.</span> Each final plat shall include the following information:
               
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               a.
               
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               The boundaries of the tract or portion thereof to be subdivided, with all bearings
               and distances accurately shown.
               
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               b.
               
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               Adjoining property lines, owners' names and deed references, and subdivisions of record.
               
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               c.
               
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               Control points and monuments.
               
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               d.
               
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               Lots numbered consecutively (showing bearings, dimensions, and acreage).
               
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               e.
               
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               Existing structures and proposed uses.
               
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               f.
               
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               Proposed use of land (if other than single-family residential).
               
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               g.
               
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               Streams, rivers, lakes, or other significant natural features affecting the site.
               
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               h.
               
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               Watershed classification (or note if not in a water supply watershed).
               
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               i.
               
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               Floodplain data and flood zones (show dimensions).
               
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               j.
               
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               Wetlands (show dimensions).
               
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               k.
               
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               Building setback lines (typical) and building envelopes, if applicable.
               
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               (5)
               
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               <span class="ital">Existing and proposed infrastructure and improvements.</span> Each final plat shall include the following information:
               
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               a.
               
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               <span class="ital">Streets.</span>
               
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               1.
               
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               Rights-of-way showing widths, bearings, and dimensions.
               
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               2.
               
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               Dedication and reservation.
               
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               3.
               
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               Sight triangles (when applicable).
               
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               4.
               
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               Street names (approved names from preliminary).
               
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               5.
               
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               Pavement widths (existing).
               
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               b.
               
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               <span class="ital">Utilities.</span>
               
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               1.
               
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               Utility easements (showing widths, bearings, dimensions, and dedication).
               
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               2.
               
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               Utility locations and size (existing).
               
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               3.
               
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               Fire hydrant locations.
               
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               4.
               
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               Street lights.
               
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               5.
               
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               Well locations and type of well.
               
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               6.
               
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               On-site wastewater systems.
               
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               7.
               
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               Drainageways and easements (including widths for easements).
               
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               8.
               
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               Stormwater systems.
               
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               9.
               
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               Railroads and railroad easements (including widths, bearings, and dimensions).
               
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               10.
               
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               Other applicable utility facilities and easements (including use, dedication, widths,
               bearings, and dimensions).
               
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               c.
               
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               <span class="ital">Amenities, common areas, and other aesthetic and natural improvements.</span>
               
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               1.
               
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               Common areas (including acreage, dedication, use, dimensions, and bearings).
               
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               2.
               
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               Trail easements (including width, dedication, bearings, and dimensions).
               
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               3.
               
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               Sidewalks (including easement width, dedication, bearings, and dimensions).
               
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               4.
               
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               Buffer areas or other natural enhancements and protections.
               
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               5.
               
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               Areas dedicated or reserved for public service sites or other amenities (including
               dedication, use, bearings, and dimensions).
               
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               (6)
               
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               <span class="ital">Final plat certifications.</span>
               
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               a.
               
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               Applicable certifications and statements must be presented on the final plat and signed
               by the designated person prior to approval and recordation.
               
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               b.
               
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               The following certificates shall be lettered or rubber-stamped in such a manner as
               to ensure that said certificate will be legible and prints made therefrom.
               
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               1.
               
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               <span class="ital">Certificate of final plat approval.</span>
               
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               I, ___________, Subdivision Administrator of Burke County hereby certify that the
               final plat of the Subdivision entitled ___________ meets the conditions and requirements
               for approval on this ___ day of ___________, 20___.
               
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               Subdivision Administrator ___________
               
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               2.
               
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               <span class="ital">Review officer certificate.</span>
               
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               State of North Carolina
               
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            <p class="b4">
               County of Burke
               
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            <p class="b4">
               I, ___________, Review Officer of Burke County, certify that the map or plat to which
               this certification is affixed meets all statutory requirements for recording.
               
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               Review Officer ___________ Date ___________
               
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               3.
               
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               <span class="ital">Certificate of ownership and dedication.</span>
               
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               I (We) 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 streets, sewers, water lines, alleys, walks, parks, and other sites
               to public or private use as noted. Further, I (we) certify the land shown hereon is
               within the platting jurisdiction of Burke County, North Carolina.
               
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               Owner ___________ Date ________
               
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               4.
               
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               <span class="ital">Certificate of approval of the design and installation of public streets.</span>
               
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               Department of Transportation
               
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            <p class="b4">
               Division of Highways
               
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               Proposed Subdivision Road
               
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               Constructions Standards Certification
               
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               5.
               
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               <span class="ital">Disclosure statement for the responsibility for constructing and maintaining public
                  streets.</span>
               
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               All roads in this subdivision are hereby declared public as shown and shall not be
               maintained by the County of Burke. The maintenance of all streets shall be the responsibility
               of ___________ (specify Developer of Home Owners Association) until such time they
               are accepted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for state maintenance.
               
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               6.
               
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               <span class="ital">Disclosure statement for the responsibility for constructing and maintaining private
                  streets.</span>
               
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               All roads in this subdivision are hereby declared private as shown and shall not be
               maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation or the County of Burke.
               The responsibility of all streets shall be the responsibility of ___________ Home
               Owners Association.
               
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               Sub-divider or Agent ___________ Date ________
               
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               7.
               
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               <span class="ital">Improvements certification (choose appropriate certificate).</span>
               
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               (i)
               
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               <span class="ital">Certification of approval of the installation and construction of streets, utilities,
                  and other improvements.</span>
               
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               I hereby certify that streets, utilities, and other required improvements as shown
               on the preliminary plat for the portion of the property shown on this final plat have
               been installed in an acceptable manner and according to the specifications shown on
               the preliminary plat and standards in the subdivision entitled ___________.
               
            </p>
            <p class="b5">
               Subdivision Administrator ___________ Date ________
               
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               or (for bonds and letters of credit)
               
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            <p class="incr4">
               (ii)
               
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               <span class="ital">Certification of approval of the installation and construction of streets, utilities,
                  and other improvements.</span>
               
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               I hereby certify that a guarantee of the installations of the required improvements
               shown on the portion of the preliminary plat reflected on the final plat for ___________
               Subdivision has been received in an amount and manner satisfactory to Burke County.
               
            </p>
            <p class="b5">
               Subdivision Administrator ___________ Date ________
               
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               or (for cash or cash equivalent)
               
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               (iii)
               
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               <span class="ital">Certification of approval of the installation and construction of streets, utilities,
                  and other improvements.</span>
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="b5">
               I hereby certify that a filing fee in the amount of $ _____ has been paid to the County
               for the installations of the required improvements shown on the portion of the preliminary
               plat reflected on the final plat for ___________ Subdivision.
               
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            <p class="b5">
               Subdivision Administrator ___________ Date ________
               
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               8.
               
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               <span class="ital">Certificate of survey and accuracy.</span>
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="b4">
               I, ___________, certify that this map was (drawn by me) (drawn under my supervision)
               from (an actual survey made under my supervision) (deed description record in Book
               ___, Page ___, etc.) (other); that the error of closure 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 as amended. Witness my hand and seal this ___ day of ___________,
               A.D. 20___.
               
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            <p class="b4">
               Registered Surveyor ___________
               
            </p>
            <p class="incr3">
               9.
               
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               <span class="ital">Other certificates and statements.</span> Other certificates and statements shall be affixed to the plat as required by federal,
               state, or other applicable local ordinances.
               
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            <p class="incr0">
               (e)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Final plat review procedure.</span>
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (1)
               
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               <span class="ital">Final plat submittal.</span> The subdivider shall submit one original of the final plat and four paper copies
               to the subdivision administrator prior to two years from the date of preliminary plat
               approval (unless an extension has been granted by the planning board), or the final
               plat of the previous development phase in the case of a multi-phase development.
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="incr1">
               (2)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Final plat review.</span> The subdivision administrator shall review the final plat for completeness and conduct
               such inspections and consult with other agencies to determine whether the subdivision
               is substantially consistent with the approved preliminary plat and that all conditions
               and requirements have been completed. Further, the subdivision administrator will
               consult with the finance director, county engineer, county attorney, or other agency
               to ensure that all improvements have been installed or that an approved guarantee
               of said improvements has been presented.
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (3)
               
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            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Final plat approval.</span> The subdivision administrator shall approve or disapprove the final plat upon completion
               of the plat review and site inspection within 21 days of a complete application. If
               the final plat is approved, such approval shall be indicated on the original and copies
               of the final plat and the original and one paper copy shall be returned to the subdivider
               for recordation. Additionally, one copy shall be forwarded to 911 addressing, one
               copy retained for planning board records, and one copy shall be retained by the planning
               department for permanent record.
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (4)
               
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               <span class="ital">Recordation of the final plat.</span> The original tracing of the final plat shall be recorded by the subdivider with the
               county register of deeds within 30 days after the approval date of the subdivision
               administrator; otherwise, such approval shall be null and void.
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (5)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Final plat disapproval.</span> If the final plat is disapproved, the subdivision administrator shall find in writing
               the provision of this chapter or conditions of preliminary plat approval with which
               the plat does not comply. One copy of said findings shall be sent to the subdivider
               whom may make such changes as needed to bring the plat into compliance with the provisions
               of this chapter and conditions of approval for the preliminary plat. The subdivider
               may resubmit the revised plat for reconsideration by the subdivision administrator
               pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section.
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (6)
               
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            <p class="content2">
               <span class="ital">Failure of action by the subdivision administrator.</span> If the subdivision administrator fails to act on the final plat within the prescribed
               period of time, the plat shall be sent to the planning board for review at the next
               regularly scheduled meeting.
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (7)
               
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               <span class="ital">Appeal of the subdivision administrator decision.</span> The subdivider may appeal the decision pertaining to the final plat of the planning
               administrator to the planning board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. The context
               of the appeal shall be provided in writing to the subdivision administrator at least
               21 days in advance of the meeting. The subdivision administrator shall provide the
               planning board a copy of the findings from the final plat review and report pertaining
               to the context of the appeal. The planning board shall make a final decision to approve
               or disapprove the final plat within 60 days of its first consideration of the appeal.
               If the planning board fails to act on the appeal of the final plat within the prescribed
               period, then the final plat shall be deemed to have been approved.
               
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            <p class="incr0">
               (f)
               
            </p>
            		
            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Effect of plat approvals on dedications.</span> The approval of a final plat shall not be deemed to constitute or affect the acceptance
               by the county of the dedication of any ground, public utility line, or other public
               purposes, when the lands or facilities are located within its subdivision regulations
               jurisdiction. Acceptance of such dedication shall be made only by the resolution of
               the board of county commissioners or appropriate action by the North Carolina Department
               of Transportation (NCDOT). The board of county commissioners shall consider such resolution
               only on determination that any required improvements have been properly installed
               and all applicable conditions met.
               
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            <p class="incr0">
               (g)
               
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            <p class="content1">
               <span class="ital">Re-subdivision procedures.</span> For any re-platting or re-subdivision of land, the same procedures, rules, and regulations
               shall apply as prescribed herein for an original subdivision. Lot sizes may, however,
               be varied on an approved plan after recording, provided that:
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (1)
               
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               No lot or tract of land shall be created or sold that is smaller than the size shown
               on the approved plan;
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (2)
               
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            <p class="content2">
               Drainage easements or rights-of-way shall not be changed;
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (3)
               
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            <p class="content2">
               The property line between the back of the lots shall not be changed;
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (4)
               
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            <p class="content2">
               The rear portion of lots shall not be subdivided from the front part;
               
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            <p class="incr1">
               (5)
               
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            <p class="content2">
               The character of the area shall be maintained.
               
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            <p class="historynote0">
               (Ord. of 9-15-1998, app. B, Â§ 705; Ord. of 2-16-2005; Ord. of 3-1-2006; Ord. of 10-7-2008)
               
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