<div class="chunk-title">Section 303. - Procedure for submission and review of minor subdivisions.</div>
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               303.1â€‚<span class="ital">Sketch plan for minor subdivisions: </span>Prior to submission of a final plat, the subdivider shall submit to the subdivision
               administrator two (2) copies of a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision containing
               the following information:
               
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                  (a)
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                  A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring
                  tracts, subdivisions, roads, and waterways;
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                  (b)
                  </p>
               		
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                  The boundaries of the tract to be subdivided with a map of the entire parcel, not
                  necessarily to scale;
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                  (c)
                  </p>
               		
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                  The total acreage to be subdivided;
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                  (d)
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                  The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and the existing
                  uses of land adjoining it;
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                  (e)
                  </p>
               		
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                  The street layout and right-of-way width, lot layout, and size of lots;
                  </p>
               		
               
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                  (f)
                  </p>
               		
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                  The general location of all structures on the property to be subdivided;
                  </p>
               		
               
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                  (g)
                  </p>
               		
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                  The name, address, and telephone number of the owner;
                  </p>
               		
               
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                  (h)
                  </p>
               		
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                  The name, if any, of the proposed subdivision;
                  </p>
               		
               
               <p class="incr1">
                  (i)
                  </p>
               		
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                  Streets and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties;
                  </p>
               		
               
               <p class="incr1">
                  (j)
                  </p>
               		
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                  The zoning classification of the tract and of adjacent properties;
                  </p>
               		
               
               <p class="incr1">
                  (k)
                  </p>
               		
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                  A statement from the Halifax County Health Department that a copy of the sketch plan
                  has been submitted to them, if septic tanks, other wastewater systems, or on-site
                  water systems are to be used in the subdivision.
                  </p>
               		
               
               <p class="incr1">
                  (l)
                  </p>
               		
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                  Floodplain showing 100-year flood level, as applicable.
                  </p>
               		
               
               <p class="incr1">
                  (m)
                  </p>
               		
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                  The location and width of any private easement from each lot in the proposed subdivision
                  to a public right-of-way including a copy of the easement for recordation.
                  </p>
               		
               
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               The subdivision administrator shall review the sketch plan for compliance with the
               requirements of this ordinance and the zoning ordinance and for conformity with the
               adopted thoroughfare plan and the adopted land use plan, if applicable, and shall
               advise the subdivider of the regulations pertaining to the proposed subdivision and
               the procedures to be followed in the preparation of the final plat.
               </p>
            <p class="p0">
               303.2â€‚<span class="ital">Final plat for minor subdivisions: </span>The subdivider shall submit the final plat, so marked, to the subdivision administrator.
               </p>
            <p class="b0">
               The final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor currently licensed
               and registered in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina State Board of
               Registration for Professional 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 and the "Standards of Practice for Land Surveying in North Carolina."
               </p>
            <p class="b0">
               Five (5) copies of the final plat shall be submitted: two (2) of these shall be on
               reproducible material and three (3) shall be black or blue line paper prints. Material
               and drawing medium for the original shall be in accordance with the "Standards of
               Practice for Land Surveying in North Carolina," where applicable, and the requirements
               of the Halifax County Register of Deeds.
               </p>
            <p class="b0">
               A reference to the recorded access easement shall be included on the final plat. A
               copy of the recorded easement shall be submitted with the final plat.
               </p>
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               The final plat shall be not less than 18 by 24 inches nor greater than 24 by 36 inches
               in size for recording with the Halifax County Register of Deeds and shall be at scale
               of not less than one inch (1;inch;) equals two hundred feet (200;ft;). Maps may be
               placed on more than one sheet with appropriate match lines.
               </p>
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               The following signed certificates shall appear on all five (5) copies of the final
               plat:
               
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                  (a)
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                  Certificate of ownership and dedication.
                  </p>
               		
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                  I hereby certify that I am the owner of the property shown and described hereon, which
                  is located in the subdivision jurisdiction of the County of Halifax and that I hereby
                  adopt this plan of subdivision with my free consent and establish minimum building
                  setback lines as noted.
                  </p>
               
            <p class="b0"> _____<br>
               Owner
               </p>
            <p class="b0"> _____<br>
               Date
               
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                  (b)
                  </p>
               		
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                  Certificate of survey and accuracy.
                  </p>
               		
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                  In accordance with G.S. 47-30:
                  <br>
                  There shall appear on each plat a certificate by the person under whose supervision
                  such survey or such plat was made, stating the origin of the information shown on
                  the plat, including recorded deed and plat reference shown thereon. The ratio of precision
                  as calculated by latitudes and departures, before any adjustments, must be shown.
                  Any lines on the plat that were not actually surveyed must be clearly indicated and
                  a statement included revealing the source of information. The execution of such certificate
                  shall be acknowledged before any officer authorized to take acknowledgments by the
                  registered land surveyor preparing the plat. All plats to be recorded shall be probated
                  as required by law for the registration of deeds. Where a plat consists of more than
                  one (1) sheet, only the first sheet must contain the certification and all subsequent
                  sheets must be signed and sealed.
                  </p>
               <p class="b2">
                  The certificate required below shall include the source of information for the survey
                  and data indicating the accuracy of closure of the plat before adjustments and shall
                  be substantially the following form:
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               <p class="b2">
                  "I, ___________, certify that this plat was drawn under my supervision from (an actual
                  survey made under my supervision) (deed description recorded in Book _____, Page _____,
                  etc.) (other); that the boundaries not surveyed are shown as broken lines plotted
                  from information found in Book _____, Page _____; that this plat was prepared in accordance
                  with G.S. 47-30 as amended. Witness my original signature, registration number, and
                  seal this ________ day of _______, A.D. 19___."
                  </p>
               
            <p class="b0"> _____<br>
               Surveyor
               
               <p class="b2">
                  Seal or Stamp
                  </p>
               
            <p class="b0"> _____<br>
               Registration Number
               &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
               ["]
               
               <p class="b2">
                  The certificate of the notary shall read as follows:
                  </p>
               
            <p class="b0">
               "North Carolina,
               <br>
               _______ County.
               
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                  "I, a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, certify that _______, a registered
                  land surveyor, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution
                  of the foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal, the _____
                  day of ________, 19___.
                  </p>
               
            <p class="b0"> _____<br>
               Notary Public
               
               <p class="b2">
                  Sealâ€”Stamp
                  </p>
               
            <p class="bc2">
               My commission expires _______."
               </p>
            <p class="b0">
               Approval of the final plat of a minor subdivision shall be shown on each copy of the
               final plat by the following certificate signed by either the subdivision administrator,
               chairman of the planning board, or chairman of the board of county commissioners,
               whichever approved the final plat.
               
               <p class="incr1">
                  (c)
                  </p>
               		
               <p class="content2">
                  Certificate of approval for recording minor subdivision plat.
                  </p>
               		
               <p class="b2">
                  I hereby certify that the subdivision plat shown hereon has been found to comply with
                  the Subdivision Regulations of the County of Halifax, North Carolina and that this
                  plat has been approved by (either the Zoning Administrator, Planning Board, or Board
                  of County Commissioners) for recordation in the Office of the Register of Deeds of
                  Halifax County.
                  </p>
               
            <p class="b0"> _____<br>
               Subdivision Administrator or
               <br>
               Chairman of Approval
               <br>
               Agency
               <br>
               Halifax, North Carolina
               </p>
            <p class="b0"> _____<br>
               Date
               </p>
            <p class="p0">
               303.3â€‚<span class="ital">Review procedure: </span>The subdivision administrator shall review the final minor subdivision plat and shall
               approve, conditionally approve with minor modifications to bring the plat into compliance
               or disapprove the final plat, within ten (10) working days of the submittal of the
               final plat.
               </p>
            <p class="b0">
               During the review of the final plat, the subdivision administrator, with the approval
               of the county manager, may appoint a registered land surveyor to confirm the accuracy
               of the plat. If errors are found, the costs shall be charged to the subdivider, and
               the plat shall not be approved until such errors have been corrected.
               </p>
            <p class="b0">
               The subdivider shall pay a filing fee of (See fee schedule) to the subdivision administrator
               for the subdivision plat. The subdivision administrator shall file the original final
               plat and one (1) print with Halifax County Register of Deeds and retain one (1) reproducible
               and one (1) print. The subdivider shall retain one (1) print of the final plat. If
               acted on by the planning board or board of county commissioners, the clerk to the
               board shall file a certified print of the approved final plat. The final subdivision
               plat shall be recorded at the register of deeds within three (3) working days after
               approval.
               
               <p class="incr1">
                  (a)
                  </p>
               		
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                  Appeal to the planning board.
                  </p>
               		
               <p class="b2">
                  If the subdivision administrator disapproves the final plat of a minor subdivision,
                  the reasons for such disapproval shall be stated in writing, specifying the provisions
                  of this ordinance with which the final plat does not comply. The subdivider may make
                  changes which will bring the final plat into compliance and resubmit the revised plat
                  to the subdivision administrator for review or appeal the decision to the planning
                  board. The subdivider shall appeal the subdivision administrator's action within thirty
                  (30) days of the postmarked date of the letter of denial.
                  </p>
               <p class="b2">
                  Failure of the subdivision administrator to conditionally approve or disapprove a
                  final plat of a minor subdivision in writing within ten (10) working days of its submittal,
                  shall constitute grounds for the subdivider to appeal to the planning board for approval.
                  The planning board shall approve or disapprove the final plat of an appealed minor
                  subdivision at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the planning board or not later
                  than ten (10) working days after the appeal has been first considered by the planning
                  board. Such appeal shall be made in writing addressed to the subdivision administrator
                  within thirty (30) days after the lapsed deadline for action by the subdivision administrator.
                  </p>
               
               <p class="incr1">
                  (b)
                  </p>
               		
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                  Appeal to the board of county commissioners.
                  </p>
               		
               <p class="b2">
                  The subdivider may appeal the action or lack of action of the planning board to the
                  board of county commissioners provided he notifies the board of county commissioners
                  of his intent within thirty (30) days of receiving written denial or within thirty
                  (30) days of the lapsed deadline for action. The county commissioners shall approve
                  or disapprove the final plat of an appealed minor subdivision at the next regularly
                  scheduled meeting of the county commissioners or no later than thirty-five (35) days
                  after the appeal has been first considered by the county commissioners. Failure of
                  the county commissioners to act on the appeal shall mean the final minor subdivision
                  plat will be automatically approved.
                  </p>
               
            <p class="historynote0">
               (Ord. of 8-8-94, Â§Â§ 2, 3)
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