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A major subdivision is the division of land into: (1) 11 or more residential lots or (2) any number of nonresidential lots.
Is the conservation option available to major subdivision? Applicants are encouraged to seek approval as a
conservation subdivision which provides options to achieve density bonuses.
How do I request major subdivision?
The process for requesting major subdivision varies by number and use of lots. Please select from the following options to determine the process for requesting major subdivision:
2 to 34 Nonresidential (Commercial, Office Institutional, Industrial or Mixed Use) Lots...(LEARN HOW)
The review process includes several formal steps, as outlined below: 1. Pre Application Conference. Each applicant for a major subdivision must meet with the Subdivision Administrator in a pre-application conference at least 15 days prior to the submission of a Subdivision Application for a major subdivision. In order to receive approval the applicant must submit the following on or before the first business day of the month (See Major Subdivision Application Submittal Deadlines): 1. Subdivision Application 2. The Appropriate Plan: a. Master Plan (which meets the Master Plan Requirements) if the applicant is seeking approval for the concept of the development. b. Combined Master and Development Plan (which meets the Master Plan Requirements and Development Plan Requirements) if the applicant is seeking approval for the concept of the development and wishes to begin constructing roads and making other improvements. c. Development Plan (which meets the Development Plan Requirements) if the applicant has already received Master Plan approval and wishes to begin constructing roads and making other improvements.
Application(s), form(s) and plan(s) will be reviewed by the Subdivision Administrator to ensure conformance with the requirements of LDC Article III, §200A-81 and Article XI, §200A-306. Complete applications will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee (TRC)(except where the refered to the Planning Board for approval) who may issue conditional approval. In the case of a Combined Master and Development Plan or Development Plan submittal, conditional approval will allow the applicant to begin constructing improvements (road, drainage, etc.). Conditional approval is valid for two (2) years with up to two (2) one-year extensions allowed where granted for just cause.
11 to 34 Residential Lots...(LEARN HOW)
35 to 299 Lots in a Conservation Subdivision...(LEARN HOW)
Applicants must meet the standards for a conservation subdivision as outlined in LDC §200A-86. Applicants that do not meet the conservation subdivision standards shall follow the procedures of review for a subdivision of 300 or more lots or seek development agreement approval through the Board of Commissioners.The review process includes several formal steps, as outlined below: 1. Pre Application Conference. Each applicant for a major subdivision must meet with the Subdivision Administrator in a pre-application conference at least 15 days prior to the submission of a Subdivision Application for a major subdivision. In order to receive approval the applicant must submit the following on or before the first business day of the month (See Major Subdivision Application Submittal Deadlines): 1. Subdivision Application 2. The Appropriate Plan: a. Master Plan (which meets the Master Plan Requirements) if the applicant is seeking approval for the concept of the development. b. Combined Master and Development Plan (which meets the Master Plan Requirements and Development Plan Requirements) if the applicant is seeking approval for the concept of the development and wishes to begin constructing roads and making other improvements. c. Development Plan (which meets the Development Plan Requirements) if the applicant has already received Master Plan approval and wishes to begin constructing roads and making other improvements.3. Traffic Impact Study (if the project includes 100 or more lots/units; generates an average daily traffic count of 1,000 plus vehicles per day or 100 plus trips during peak traffic hour; or an expansion or change to an existing or proposed development that would generate an additional 1,000 plus vehicles per day or 100 plus trips during peak traffic hour). (No specific form is required, however the report must meet the requirements of LDC Article IV, §200A-104). 4.Emergency Service Impact Report (if the project includes 100 or more lots/units, or the project includes 50 units located more than five (5) road miles from a fire station).(No specific form is required, however the report must meet the requirements of LDC Article IV, §200A-105)5.Street Tree Plan (may be included in the Development Plan or may be included as a separate plan). 6. Open Space management Plan and Legal Instrument for Permanent Protection of Open Space. 7. Fee (See Fee Schedule)
35 to 299 Lots (Not in a Conservation Subdivision)...(LEARN HOW)
Applicants shall follow the procedures of review for a subdivision of 300 or more lots or seek development agreement approval through the Board of Commissioners when choosing not to create a conservation subdivision.The review process (as is the case for subdivisions of 300 or more lots) includes several formal steps, as outlined below: 1. Pre Application Conference. Each applicant for a major subdivision must meet with the Planning Director in a pre-application conference at least 15 days prior to the submission of a Subdivision Application and accompanying Rezoning Application for a major subdivision. In order to receive approval the applicant must submit the following on or before the first business day of the month (See Major Subdivision Application Submittal Deadlines): 1. Subdivision Application 2. Rezoning Application 3.The Appropriate Plan: a. Master Plan (which meets the Master Plan Requirements) if the applicant is seeking approval for the concept of the development. b. Combined Master and Development Plan (which meets the Master Plan Requirements and Development Plan Requirements) if the applicant is seeking approval for the concept of the development and wishes to begin constructing roads and making other improvements. c. Development Plan (which meets the Development Plan Requirements) if the applicant has already received Master Plan approval and wishes to begin constructing roads and making other improvements.3. Traffic Impact Study (if the project includes 100 or more lots/units; generates an average daily traffic count of 1,000 plus vehicles per day or 100 plus trips during peak traffic hour; or an expansion or change to an existing or proposed development that would generate an additional 1,000 plus vehicles per day or 100 plus trips during peak traffic hour). (No specific form is required, however the report must meet the requirements of LDC Article IV, §200A-104). 4.Emergency Service Impact Report (if the project includes 100 or more lots/units, or the project includes 50 units located more than five (5) road miles from a fire station).(No specific form is required, however the report must meet the requirements of LDC Article IV, §200A-105)5.Street Tree Plan (may be included in the Development Plan or may be included as a separate plan). 6. Open Space management Plan and Legal Instrument for Permanent Protection of Open Space. 7. Fee (See Fee Schedule)
Application(s), form(s) and plan(s) will be reviewed by the Planning Director to ensure conformance with the requirements of LDC: Article II (Zoning District Regulations) Subpart B (Conditional Zoning Districts);
Article III (Subdivision Regulations), §200A-81 (Major Subdivisions)
Article III (Subdivision Regulations), §200A-86 (Conservation Subdivisions)
Article IV (Adequate Public Facilities) Article V (Landscape Design Standards) Subpart C (Street Tree Requirements)
Article V (Landscape Design Standards) Subpart E (General Landscaping Standards)
Article V (Landscape Design Standards) Subpart F (Landscaping Recommended Species List)
Article XI (Review Processes and Procedures) §200A-308 (Review for Major Subdivisions)
Article XI (Review Processes and Procedures) §200A-337(B) (Legislative Process Standards). Complete applications will be reviewed by the Planning Director, Technical Review Committee (TRC), and Planning Board for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
Upon receipt of the application(s), form(s) and plan(s) with Planning Director, TRC, and Planning Board recommendations, the Board of Commissioners will schedule a public hearing regarding your application. Notice of the public hearing will be given. At the public hearing, the Planning Director and other County officials, the general public, as well as the applicant and/or your agent will be given the opportunity to speak regarding the application. While the Board of Commissioners does not have a time period within which it is required to take action on a conditional rezoning application, it will typically take action immediately following the public hearing. Or, it may delay action until its next meeting. If the Commissioners approve the application, then the proposed conditional rezoning typically becomes effective immediately. Should your application be denied, you may not resubmit for 12 months following the date of the Commissioners' action.
300+ Lots...(LEARN HOW)
The review process includes several formal steps, as outlined below: 1. Pre Application Conference. Each applicant for a major subdivision must meet with the Planning Director in a pre-application conference at least 15 days prior to the submission of a Subdivision Application and accompanying Zoning Change Application for a major subdivision. In order to receive approval the applicant must submit the following on or before the first business day of the month (See Major Subdivision Application Submittal Deadlines): 1. Subdivision Application 2. Zoning Change Application 3.The Appropriate Plan: a. Master Plan (which meets the Master Plan Requirements) if the applicant is seeking approval for the concept of the development. b. Combined Master and Development Plan (which meets the Master Plan Requirements and Development Plan Requirements) if the applicant is seeking approval for the concept of the development and wishes to begin constructing roads and making other improvements. c. Development Plan (which meets the Development Plan Requirements) if the applicant has already received Master Plan approval and wishes to begin constructing roads and making other improvements.3. Traffic Impact Study (if the project includes 100 or more lots/units; generates an average daily traffic count of 1,000 plus vehicles per day or 100 plus trips during peak traffic hour; or an expansion or change to an existing or proposed development that would generate an additional 1,000 plus vehicles per day or 100 plus trips during peak traffic hour). (No specific form is required, however the report must meet the requirements of LDC Article IV, §200A-104). 4.Emergency Service Impact Report (if the project includes 100 or more lots/units, or the project includes 50 units located more than five (5) road miles from a fire station).(No specific form is required, however the report must meet the requirements of LDC Article IV, §200A-105)5.Street Tree Plan (may be included in the Development Plan or may be included as a separate plan). 6. Open Space management Plan and Legal Instrument for Permanent Protection of Open Space. 7. Fee (See Fee Schedule)
Upon receipt of the application(s), form(s) and plan(s) with Planning Director, TRC, and Planning Board recommendations, the Board of Commissioners will schedule a public hearing regarding your application. Notice of the public hearing will be given. At the public hearing, the Planning Director and other County officials, the general public, as well as the applicant and/or your agent will be given the opportunity to speak regarding the application. While the Board of Commissioners does not have a time period within which it is required to take action on a conditional rezoning application, it will typically take action immediately following the public hearing. Or, it may delay action until its next meeting. If the Commissioners approve the application, then the proposed conditional rezoning typically becomes effective immediately. Should your application be denied, you may not resubmit for 12 months following the date of the Commissioners' action. When can I begin recording lots?
Lots can be recorded and sold once a final plat has been recorded. A final plat can be recorded: (A) once improvements are completed or improvements have been guaranteed (See Improvement Guarantee Application); or (B) where no new right-of-way is proposed and no other improvement is necessary. Prior to recording the plat the the applicant must submit the following:
Final Plat (which meets the requirements of LDC Article XI, §200A-343 (B)) prepared by a registered land surveyor (one (1) mylar and one (1) blue line copy)) Fee (See Fee Schedule) The Subdivision Administrator can approve the major subdivision final plat (provided that, if a new right-of-way was proposed, the road passes inspection or has been guaranteed (See Improvement Guarantee Application)). The signed plat must then be recorded at the Register of Deeds Office.