3.6.8 Final Plat Approval

1. A final plat shall be required for all subdivision of land within the jurisdiction of this Ordinance except as allowed under North Carolina General Statute.

A minor plat is a final plat for subdivision that does not qualify as an exempt plat or require a preliminary plat approval pursuant to paragraph 3.6.7, Preliminary Plat Approval. In addition to the applicable requirements pursuant to paragraph 3.6.8E, Action by the Planning Director, the following shall apply:

a. No part of the tract or parcel to be divided has been divided 10 years prior to the application.

b. A stormwater impact analysis shall be submitted that documents and supports how the project foregoes any stormwater control measure(s).

c. The subdivision shall comply with all applicable City and/or County utility requirements.

1. The final plat shall conform to the approved preliminary plat, if any.

2. The final plat may constitute only that portion of the preliminary plat which is proposed for recordation.

1. When the installation of required site improvements is nearing completion, the subdivider shall submit a final plat for review and approval.

2. An application for final plat approval shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph 3.2.4, Application Requirements.

3. The final plat shall be drawn in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 47-30, Plats and Subdivisions-Mapping Requirements; standard land surveying and mapping practices; and city/county engineering standards.

The following certificates shall be placed upon all final plats:

1. Certificate of accuracy and mapping signed by a registered surveyor;

2. Certificate of ownership and dedication signed and notarized, including all individuals, partnerships, and corporations, and lenders with financial security interests;

3. Attorney’s certification of ownership for any final plat involving a right-of-way dedication signed and notarized; and

4. Review officer’s certification.

Staff review agencies shall complete review and transmit comments back to the Planning Director, or designee. The Planning Director or designee shall approve the plat as is, defer action for additional information and corrections, or disapprove it. If the final plat is disapproved or deferred, the Planning Director or designee shall notify the applicant of the reasons for such disapproval or deferral. The final plat shall be approved by the Planning Director or designee if it meets the following criteria:

1. Conforms with all the provisions and requirements of applicable adopted plans, including but not limited to the Comprehensive Plan, historic preservation plans, open space plans, greenways plans, transportation plans, gateway plans, corridor plans, collector plans, and bicycle plans;

2. Conforms with all the provisions and requirements of this Ordinance;

3. Conforms with all the provisions and requirements of other applicable ordinances not included in this ordinance;

4. Conforms with the preliminary plat, if any;

5. Conforms with completed and approved construction drawings for public infrastructure, where such construction drawings are required by this Ordinance or other applicable ordinance; and

6. Is accompanied by a performance guarantee deemed adequate by the requesting department, if required infrastructure, including but not limited to stormwater, street, or water and sewer improvements, has not been completed in accordance with approved construction drawings, and if the department responsible for such infrastructure has consented to final plat approval pending its completion.

The subdivider shall have 180 days after approval to file and record the final plat with the Office of the Register of Deeds before the approval becomes void.