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Appendix 2

Map Standards

A-1 NUMBER OF REVIEW AND FILING COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED


Type of Map		Review
# of Prints*		Filing (after plan approval)
# of Prints*
Sketch Plan94
Preliminary Plan9 
Final Plat**55
Exempt Plats44
Plot Plan3-
Site Plan/Group Developments including:9 Sets4 Sets
Street and Utility Construction Plans and Profiles2 Sets7 Sets
*When electronic plan/plot review is provided as an alternative, number of prints may be reduced and instructions for submittal can be
provided.
**See Section I of this Appendix for E-Recording Instructions.

Type of Map		Review
# of Prints*		Filing (after plan approval)
# of Prints*
Sketch Plan94
Preliminary Plan9 
Final Plat**55
Exempt Plats44
Plot Plan3-
Site Plan/Group Developments including:9 Sets4 Sets
Street and Utility Construction Plans and Profiles2 Sets7 Sets
*When electronic plan/plot review is provided as an alternative, number of prints may be reduced and instructions for submittal can be
provided.
**See Section I of this Appendix for E-Recording Instructions.

Type of Map		Review
# of Prints*		Filing (after plan approval)
# of Prints*
Sketch Plan94
Preliminary Plan9 
Final Plat**55
Exempt Plats44
Plot Plan3-
Site Plan/Group Developments including:9 Sets4 Sets
Street and Utility Construction Plans and Profiles2 Sets7 Sets
*When electronic plan/plot review is provided as an alternative, number of prints may be reduced and instructions for submittal can be
provided.
**See Section I of this Appendix for E-Recording Instructions.

Type of Map		Review
# of Prints*		Filing (after plan approval)
# of Prints*
Sketch Plan94
Preliminary Plan9 
Final Plat**55
Exempt Plats44
Plot Plan3-
Site Plan/Group Developments including:9 Sets4 Sets
Street and Utility Construction Plans and Profiles2 Sets7 Sets
*When electronic plan/plot review is provided as an alternative, number of prints may be reduced and instructions for submittal can be
provided.
**See Section I of this Appendix for E-Recording Instructions.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A-2 REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SUBDIVISION PLATS, EXEMPT PLATS, ANNEXATIONS, PLOT PLANS, AND SITE PLANS/GROUP DEVELOPMENTS

  • A.
    Submission of all maps and/or plans shall contain the following information before submitted to the Planning & Development Department for review. An "X" indicates required information for site plan sheets.
    1. 1.
      "A" to be included on all sheets,
    2. 2.
      "S" to be included on Site Layout sheet,
    3. 3.
      "U" to be included on Utility sheet,
    4. 4.
      "E" to be included on Soil and Erosion Control sheet,
    5. 5.
      "L" to be included on Landscaping sheet,
    6. 6.
      "G" to be included on Grading Sheet,
    7. 7.
      "W" to be included on Watershed Development Plan.
  • B.
    Depending on the scale or complexity of the development, any or all the sheets may be combined. Site plan approval may require additional information. The Administrator may waive items required for sketch plans, if it is judged that they are not necessary to complete the review.
    •  Sketch PlanPreliminary PlatFinal PlatExempt PlatPlot PlanSite Plan/ Group Dev.
    Size:≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”  
    Margins - landscape  1.5” left
    border 0.5” top, right, and bottom
    borders    		   
    Margins – portrait  1.5” top
    border 0.5” left, right, and bottom
    borders    		   
    Scale≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 40'
    ≤ 1” = 60' (for improvement permits)    		 

    1. Title Block

    Development name
    (including phase and section)    		XXXXXA
    Map typeXXXXXA
    Owner name and
    address    		XXXXXA
    Site address with township, county, and
    state    		XXXXXA
    Descriptions of
    revisions after signing    		  X   
    Scale ratio with scale
    bar    		XXXXXA
    North arrowXXXXX 
    Guilford County Tax
    Parcel Number    		XXXX S, E, W

    2. Project Site Data and Detail

    Date(s) of preparationXXXXXA
    Surveyor, firm name (if applicable), seal, and
    registration no.    		XXXXXA
    Developer name, firm name (if applicable),
    address    		XXXXXA
    Plan endorsement
    block    		 X   A
    Zoning and overlay district(s) of subject property and adjacent
    lands    		XXXXXA
    Any associated
    conditions    		XXXXXA
    Any relief from requirements (variances, administrative waivers,
    etc.)    		XXXXXA
    Plat book or deed book
    reference(s)    		 XXXXS
    Names of adjoining property owners or subdivisions or developments of
    record with plat book reference    		 XXX S
    Vicinity map (location
    map)    		XXXX A
    City and county jurisdictional
    boundaries    		XXXXX 
    Exact course and distance of every boundary line of the tract and the location of intersecting boundary lines of adjoining lands  XX  
    Source of property boundaries signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor,
    architect, landscape architect, or engineer    		  XX  
    Location and description of all monuments, markers, and control points  X XS
    Existing property lines on the tract to be subdivided. (If existing property lines are to be changed, label as "old property lines," and
    show as dashed lines.)    		XXXXXS
    Railroad lines and
    rights-of-way    		XXXXXA
    Water courses, pond,
    lakes, or streams    		XXXXXA
    Wetlands X X A
    Location of floodway and floodway fringe from Flood Hazard Boundary Maps and cross-section
    elevations    		XXXXXA
    Existing and proposed topography of tract and 100' beyond property showing existing contour intervals of no greater than 5' (2' where available) and labeling at least two contours
    per map and all others at 10' intervals from sea level    		XX   A
    Acreage in total tractXXXX S, E, W
    Acreage in public greenways and open
    space    		 XX  S, L
    Total number of
    proposed lots    		XXX  S
    Linear feet in streets XX  S
    Area in newly
    dedicated right-of-way    		 XX  S

    3. Site Layout, Design, and Uses

    Existing land use(s) of subject property and
    depicted property    		XX   S, L
    Dimensions, location and use of all existing and proposed buildings; distances between buildings measured at the closest point; and distance from buildings to closest property
    lines    		XX XXS
    Name and location of any property or building on the National Register of Historic Places or locally designated historic property or
    landmark    		 XXX S
    Areas to be dedicated or reserved for the public or a local
    jurisdiction    		 XXXXA
    Proposed building locations for town
    home or zero lot-line developments    		XX  X 
    Typical diagram of manufactured dwelling
    space    		     S
    Proposed lot lines and
    dimensions    		XXXXXA
    Square footage of proposed lots under an acre in size and acreage for lots over
    an acre in size    		 XXXXS
    Lots sequenced or numbered
    consecutively    		 XXXXS
    Typical dimensions and location of off-street parking, loading, and stacking areas, including access aisles, service areas, and walkways. Note minimum number of spaces required and
    provided.    		    XS, L
    Clearly indicate each parking space (including handicapped), angle of parking, and paving
    material    		    XS
    Front, side, and rear elevations of proposed
    building(s)    		     If required by TRC

    4. Landscaping, Buffering, and Outdoor Lighting

    Dimensions and location of required planting areas of street yards, parking lots, and
    planting areas    		 X   S, L
    Location, height, and
    type of outdoor light fixtures    		 X   L
    Location and screening of dumpsters/compacters
    (show pad dimensions)    		 X   S, L
    Location, species, size (caliper or DBH), number, spacing, height of trees and shrubs in required planting areas (Inventory of existing vegetation to be preserved, indicate approximate location, height, and species
    mix.)    		 X   L
    Location of walls, berms, and other
    screening    		 X   S, L
    Provisions for watering, soil stabilization, plant protection and
    maintenance access    		 X   L
    Location and description of barriers to protect any vegetation from damage both during
    and after construction    		 X   L

    5. Streets and Utilities

    Method of Sewage Treatment and Location of Water
    Supply    		 X   U
    Denied lots, lots not evaluated, and lots not certified (cross hatch, and label with "NO IMPROVEMENT PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS LOT" or "NO CERTIFICATION FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT HAS BEEN
    ISSUED FOR THIS LOT")    		 XX XS
    Location of Special Purpose Lots or common area for Off- site or Community Sewage Treatment Systems and
    Community Wells    		XXX XS
    Location of the proposed facility and appurtenances for sewage treatment system, water supplies,
    and surface waters    		 X  X 
    Location of existing facilities and appurtenances for sewage treatment
    system(s)    		    X 
    Location of existing facilities and appurtenances for all
    water supplies    		 X  X 
    Existing and proposed rights-of-way lines within and adjacent to
    property    		XXXXXS
    Existing and proposed right-of-way width
    dimension    		XXXX S
    Right-of-way width dimension from existing public street
    centerlines    		 XXXXS
    Existing and proposed street pavement and
    curb lines    		XX X S, W
    Existing and proposed pavement width
    dimension    		XX X S, W
    Cul-de-sac pavement
    radius    		XX X S, W
    Existing and proposed street names (label
    public or private)    		XXXX A
    Location, dimension
    and type of all easements    		XXXXXA
    Note type of sewage
    disposal used    		 X  XW
    Sanitary sewer X  XU
    Water distribution X  XU
    Storm Sewer X  XU, G, W
    Natural gas, electric,
    cable T.V., etc.    		 X  XU

    6. Common Areas, Open Space, and Recreation Areas

    Designated common areas or open space
    under control of an owners association    		XXX XS, L, W
    Location of designated recreation areas and facilities (labeled public
    and private)    		    X 
    Location and dimensions of central
    mail structure(s)    		 X   S
    Location, dimensions and details of proposed clubhouses, pools, tennis courts, tot lots or other common area
    recreation facilities    		 X   S, L

    8. Erosion Control, Stormwater, and Watershed

    Watershed name and
    classification    		XXXX W
    Watershed boundaries and WCA Tier lines
    labeled
    X
    X
    X
    X
    X
    W
    Residential density in
    dwelling units per acre    		XXXXXA
    Non-residential land use intensity shown as
    Gross Floor Area (GFA) per acre    		X    A
    Total built-upon area shown in acres and
    with percent of total area noted    		XXXXXW
    Watershed deed
    restriction note    		 XXX  
    Permanent runoff control structures shown and properly
    labeled    		XXXX W
    Existing and proposed utilities that may conflict with runoff
    control structures    		 X   W
    Maintenance responsibility note for permanent runoff control structures,
    when used
    X    		XXX 
    W
    Engineer's certification of runoff control (as required)X (Note intent, but not certified until
    designed)    		X   W
    Construction Sequence X   E
    Area to be disturbed with number of graded
    acres and percentage    		 X   E
    Temporary sediment control measures, including the design, locations, dimensions
    and calculations    		 X   E
    Permanent erosion controls, including design, locations, dimensions, and calculations. Proposed ponds should have the drainage area and impervious surface area draining to the
    pond noted.    		 X   E
    Permanent stormwater control measures including ponds, maintenance and access easements and natural filtration and
    infiltration areas    		 XX  S, E
    Stormwater network, including swales, culverts, inlet and outlet structures with grades, elevations, dimensions and
    hydraulic calculations.    		 X   S, E, W
    Seeding specifications, including seedbed preparation, soil type and amendments,
    seeding rates and schedule    		 X   E
    Soil types X   E, W
    Existing and proposed signs (location, height
    and area)    		 X   S
     Sketch PlanPreliminary PlatFinal PlatExempt PlatPlot PlanSite Plan/ Group Dev.
    Size:≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”  
    Margins - landscape  1.5” left
    border 0.5” top, right, and bottom
    borders    		   
    Margins – portrait  1.5” top
    border 0.5” left, right, and bottom
    borders    		   
    Scale≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 40'
    ≤ 1” = 60' (for improvement permits)    		 

    1. Title Block

    Development name
    (including phase and section)    		XXXXXA
    Map typeXXXXXA
    Owner name and
    address    		XXXXXA
    Site address with township, county, and
    state    		XXXXXA
    Descriptions of
    revisions after signing    		  X   
    Scale ratio with scale
    bar    		XXXXXA
    North arrowXXXXX 
    Guilford County Tax
    Parcel Number    		XXXX S, E, W

    2. Project Site Data and Detail

    Date(s) of preparationXXXXXA
    Surveyor, firm name (if applicable), seal, and
    registration no.    		XXXXXA
    Developer name, firm name (if applicable),
    address    		XXXXXA
    Plan endorsement
    block    		 X   A
    Zoning and overlay district(s) of subject property and adjacent
    lands    		XXXXXA
    Any associated
    conditions    		XXXXXA
    Any relief from requirements (variances, administrative waivers,
    etc.)    		XXXXXA
    Plat book or deed book
    reference(s)    		 XXXXS
    Names of adjoining property owners or subdivisions or developments of
    record with plat book reference    		 XXX S
    Vicinity map (location
    map)    		XXXX A
    City and county jurisdictional
    boundaries    		XXXXX 
    Exact course and distance of every boundary line of the tract and the location of intersecting boundary lines of adjoining lands  XX  
    Source of property boundaries signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor,
    architect, landscape architect, or engineer    		  XX  
    Location and description of all monuments, markers, and control points  X XS
    Existing property lines on the tract to be subdivided. (If existing property lines are to be changed, label as "old property lines," and
    show as dashed lines.)    		XXXXXS
    Railroad lines and
    rights-of-way    		XXXXXA
    Water courses, pond,
    lakes, or streams    		XXXXXA
    Wetlands X X A
    Location of floodway and floodway fringe from Flood Hazard Boundary Maps and cross-section
    elevations    		XXXXXA
    Existing and proposed topography of tract and 100' beyond property showing existing contour intervals of no greater than 5' (2' where available) and labeling at least two contours
    per map and all others at 10' intervals from sea level    		XX   A
    Acreage in total tractXXXX S, E, W
    Acreage in public greenways and open
    space    		 XX  S, L
    Total number of
    proposed lots    		XXX  S
    Linear feet in streets XX  S
    Area in newly
    dedicated right-of-way    		 XX  S

    3. Site Layout, Design, and Uses

    Existing land use(s) of subject property and
    depicted property    		XX   S, L
    Dimensions, location and use of all existing and proposed buildings; distances between buildings measured at the closest point; and distance from buildings to closest property
    lines    		XX XXS
    Name and location of any property or building on the National Register of Historic Places or locally designated historic property or
    landmark    		 XXX S
    Areas to be dedicated or reserved for the public or a local
    jurisdiction    		 XXXXA
    Proposed building locations for town
    home or zero lot-line developments    		XX  X 
    Typical diagram of manufactured dwelling
    space    		     S
    Proposed lot lines and
    dimensions    		XXXXXA
    Square footage of proposed lots under an acre in size and acreage for lots over
    an acre in size    		 XXXXS
    Lots sequenced or numbered
    consecutively    		 XXXXS
    Typical dimensions and location of off-street parking, loading, and stacking areas, including access aisles, service areas, and walkways. Note minimum number of spaces required and
    provided.    		    XS, L
    Clearly indicate each parking space (including handicapped), angle of parking, and paving
    material    		    XS
    Front, side, and rear elevations of proposed
    building(s)    		     If required by TRC

    4. Landscaping, Buffering, and Outdoor Lighting

    Dimensions and location of required planting areas of street yards, parking lots, and
    planting areas    		 X   S, L
    Location, height, and
    type of outdoor light fixtures    		 X   L
    Location and screening of dumpsters/compacters
    (show pad dimensions)    		 X   S, L
    Location, species, size (caliper or DBH), number, spacing, height of trees and shrubs in required planting areas (Inventory of existing vegetation to be preserved, indicate approximate location, height, and species
    mix.)    		 X   L
    Location of walls, berms, and other
    screening    		 X   S, L
    Provisions for watering, soil stabilization, plant protection and
    maintenance access    		 X   L
    Location and description of barriers to protect any vegetation from damage both during
    and after construction    		 X   L

    5. Streets and Utilities

    Method of Sewage Treatment and Location of Water
    Supply    		 X   U
    Denied lots, lots not evaluated, and lots not certified (cross hatch, and label with "NO IMPROVEMENT PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS LOT" or "NO CERTIFICATION FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT HAS BEEN
    ISSUED FOR THIS LOT")    		 XX XS
    Location of Special Purpose Lots or common area for Off- site or Community Sewage Treatment Systems and
    Community Wells    		XXX XS
    Location of the proposed facility and appurtenances for sewage treatment system, water supplies,
    and surface waters    		 X  X 
    Location of existing facilities and appurtenances for sewage treatment
    system(s)    		    X 
    Location of existing facilities and appurtenances for all
    water supplies    		 X  X 
    Existing and proposed rights-of-way lines within and adjacent to
    property    		XXXXXS
    Existing and proposed right-of-way width
    dimension    		XXXX S
    Right-of-way width dimension from existing public street
    centerlines    		 XXXXS
    Existing and proposed street pavement and
    curb lines    		XX X S, W
    Existing and proposed pavement width
    dimension    		XX X S, W
    Cul-de-sac pavement
    radius    		XX X S, W
    Existing and proposed street names (label
    public or private)    		XXXX A
    Location, dimension
    and type of all easements    		XXXXXA
    Note type of sewage
    disposal used    		 X  XW
    Sanitary sewer X  XU
    Water distribution X  XU
    Storm Sewer X  XU, G, W
    Natural gas, electric,
    cable T.V., etc.    		 X  XU

    6. Common Areas, Open Space, and Recreation Areas

    Designated common areas or open space
    under control of an owners association    		XXX XS, L, W
    Location of designated recreation areas and facilities (labeled public
    and private)    		    X 
    Location and dimensions of central
    mail structure(s)    		 X   S
    Location, dimensions and details of proposed clubhouses, pools, tennis courts, tot lots or other common area
    recreation facilities    		 X   S, L

    8. Erosion Control, Stormwater, and Watershed

    Watershed name and
    classification    		XXXX W
    Watershed boundaries and WCA Tier lines
    labeled
    X
    X
    X
    X
    X
    W
    Residential density in
    dwelling units per acre    		XXXXXA
    Non-residential land use intensity shown as
    Gross Floor Area (GFA) per acre    		X    A
    Total built-upon area shown in acres and
    with percent of total area noted    		XXXXXW
    Watershed deed
    restriction note    		 XXX  
    Permanent runoff control structures shown and properly
    labeled    		XXXX W
    Existing and proposed utilities that may conflict with runoff
    control structures    		 X   W
    Maintenance responsibility note for permanent runoff control structures,
    when used
    X    		XXX 
    W
    Engineer's certification of runoff control (as required)X (Note intent, but not certified until
    designed)    		X   W
    Construction Sequence X   E
    Area to be disturbed with number of graded
    acres and percentage    		 X   E
    Temporary sediment control measures, including the design, locations, dimensions
    and calculations    		 X   E
    Permanent erosion controls, including design, locations, dimensions, and calculations. Proposed ponds should have the drainage area and impervious surface area draining to the
    pond noted.    		 X   E
    Permanent stormwater control measures including ponds, maintenance and access easements and natural filtration and
    infiltration areas    		 XX  S, E
    Stormwater network, including swales, culverts, inlet and outlet structures with grades, elevations, dimensions and
    hydraulic calculations.    		 X   S, E, W
    Seeding specifications, including seedbed preparation, soil type and amendments,
    seeding rates and schedule    		 X   E
    Soil types X   E, W
    Existing and proposed signs (location, height
    and area)    		 X   S
     Sketch PlanPreliminary PlatFinal PlatExempt PlatPlot PlanSite Plan/ Group Dev.
    Size:≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”  
    Margins - landscape  1.5” left
    border 0.5” top, right, and bottom
    borders    		   
    Margins – portrait  1.5” top
    border 0.5” left, right, and bottom
    borders    		   
    Scale≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 40'
    ≤ 1” = 60' (for improvement permits)    		 

    1. Title Block

    Development name
    (including phase and section)    		XXXXXA
    Map typeXXXXXA
    Owner name and
    address    		XXXXXA
    Site address with township, county, and
    state    		XXXXXA
    Descriptions of
    revisions after signing    		  X   
    Scale ratio with scale
    bar    		XXXXXA
    North arrowXXXXX 
    Guilford County Tax
    Parcel Number    		XXXX S, E, W

    2. Project Site Data and Detail

    Date(s) of preparationXXXXXA
    Surveyor, firm name (if applicable), seal, and
    registration no.    		XXXXXA
    Developer name, firm name (if applicable),
    address    		XXXXXA
    Plan endorsement
    block    		 X   A
    Zoning and overlay district(s) of subject property and adjacent
    lands    		XXXXXA
    Any associated
    conditions    		XXXXXA
    Any relief from requirements (variances, administrative waivers,
    etc.)    		XXXXXA
    Plat book or deed book
    reference(s)    		 XXXXS
    Names of adjoining property owners or subdivisions or developments of
    record with plat book reference    		 XXX S
    Vicinity map (location
    map)    		XXXX A
    City and county jurisdictional
    boundaries    		XXXXX 
    Exact course and distance of every boundary line of the tract and the location of intersecting boundary lines of adjoining lands  XX  
    Source of property boundaries signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor,
    architect, landscape architect, or engineer    		  XX  
    Location and description of all monuments, markers, and control points  X XS
    Existing property lines on the tract to be subdivided. (If existing property lines are to be changed, label as "old property lines," and
    show as dashed lines.)    		XXXXXS
    Railroad lines and
    rights-of-way    		XXXXXA
    Water courses, pond,
    lakes, or streams    		XXXXXA
    Wetlands X X A
    Location of floodway and floodway fringe from Flood Hazard Boundary Maps and cross-section
    elevations    		XXXXXA
    Existing and proposed topography of tract and 100' beyond property showing existing contour intervals of no greater than 5' (2' where available) and labeling at least two contours
    per map and all others at 10' intervals from sea level    		XX   A
    Acreage in total tractXXXX S, E, W
    Acreage in public greenways and open
    space    		 XX  S, L
    Total number of
    proposed lots    		XXX  S
    Linear feet in streets XX  S
    Area in newly
    dedicated right-of-way    		 XX  S

    3. Site Layout, Design, and Uses

    Existing land use(s) of subject property and
    depicted property    		XX   S, L
    Dimensions, location and use of all existing and proposed buildings; distances between buildings measured at the closest point; and distance from buildings to closest property
    lines    		XX XXS
    Name and location of any property or building on the National Register of Historic Places or locally designated historic property or
    landmark    		 XXX S
    Areas to be dedicated or reserved for the public or a local
    jurisdiction    		 XXXXA
    Proposed building locations for town
    home or zero lot-line developments    		XX  X 
    Typical diagram of manufactured dwelling
    space    		     S
    Proposed lot lines and
    dimensions    		XXXXXA
    Square footage of proposed lots under an acre in size and acreage for lots over
    an acre in size    		 XXXXS
    Lots sequenced or numbered
    consecutively    		 XXXXS
    Typical dimensions and location of off-street parking, loading, and stacking areas, including access aisles, service areas, and walkways. Note minimum number of spaces required and
    provided.    		    XS, L
    Clearly indicate each parking space (including handicapped), angle of parking, and paving
    material    		    XS
    Front, side, and rear elevations of proposed
    building(s)    		     If required by TRC

    4. Landscaping, Buffering, and Outdoor Lighting

    Dimensions and location of required planting areas of street yards, parking lots, and
    planting areas    		 X   S, L
    Location, height, and
    type of outdoor light fixtures    		 X   L
    Location and screening of dumpsters/compacters
    (show pad dimensions)    		 X   S, L
    Location, species, size (caliper or DBH), number, spacing, height of trees and shrubs in required planting areas (Inventory of existing vegetation to be preserved, indicate approximate location, height, and species
    mix.)    		 X   L
    Location of walls, berms, and other
    screening    		 X   S, L
    Provisions for watering, soil stabilization, plant protection and
    maintenance access    		 X   L
    Location and description of barriers to protect any vegetation from damage both during
    and after construction    		 X   L

    5. Streets and Utilities

    Method of Sewage Treatment and Location of Water
    Supply    		 X   U
    Denied lots, lots not evaluated, and lots not certified (cross hatch, and label with "NO IMPROVEMENT PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS LOT" or "NO CERTIFICATION FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT HAS BEEN
    ISSUED FOR THIS LOT")    		 XX XS
    Location of Special Purpose Lots or common area for Off- site or Community Sewage Treatment Systems and
    Community Wells    		XXX XS
    Location of the proposed facility and appurtenances for sewage treatment system, water supplies,
    and surface waters    		 X  X 
    Location of existing facilities and appurtenances for sewage treatment
    system(s)    		    X 
    Location of existing facilities and appurtenances for all
    water supplies    		 X  X 
    Existing and proposed rights-of-way lines within and adjacent to
    property    		XXXXXS
    Existing and proposed right-of-way width
    dimension    		XXXX S
    Right-of-way width dimension from existing public street
    centerlines    		 XXXXS
    Existing and proposed street pavement and
    curb lines    		XX X S, W
    Existing and proposed pavement width
    dimension    		XX X S, W
    Cul-de-sac pavement
    radius    		XX X S, W
    Existing and proposed street names (label
    public or private)    		XXXX A
    Location, dimension
    and type of all easements    		XXXXXA
    Note type of sewage
    disposal used    		 X  XW
    Sanitary sewer X  XU
    Water distribution X  XU
    Storm Sewer X  XU, G, W
    Natural gas, electric,
    cable T.V., etc.    		 X  XU

    6. Common Areas, Open Space, and Recreation Areas

    Designated common areas or open space
    under control of an owners association    		XXX XS, L, W
    Location of designated recreation areas and facilities (labeled public
    and private)    		    X 
    Location and dimensions of central
    mail structure(s)    		 X   S
    Location, dimensions and details of proposed clubhouses, pools, tennis courts, tot lots or other common area
    recreation facilities    		 X   S, L

    8. Erosion Control, Stormwater, and Watershed

    Watershed name and
    classification    		XXXX W
    Watershed boundaries and WCA Tier lines
    labeled
    X
    X
    X
    X
    X
    W
    Residential density in
    dwelling units per acre    		XXXXXA
    Non-residential land use intensity shown as
    Gross Floor Area (GFA) per acre    		X    A
    Total built-upon area shown in acres and
    with percent of total area noted    		XXXXXW
    Watershed deed
    restriction note    		 XXX  
    Permanent runoff control structures shown and properly
    labeled    		XXXX W
    Existing and proposed utilities that may conflict with runoff
    control structures    		 X   W
    Maintenance responsibility note for permanent runoff control structures,
    when used
    X    		XXX 
    W
    Engineer's certification of runoff control (as required)X (Note intent, but not certified until
    designed)    		X   W
    Construction Sequence X   E
    Area to be disturbed with number of graded
    acres and percentage    		 X   E
    Temporary sediment control measures, including the design, locations, dimensions
    and calculations    		 X   E
    Permanent erosion controls, including design, locations, dimensions, and calculations. Proposed ponds should have the drainage area and impervious surface area draining to the
    pond noted.    		 X   E
    Permanent stormwater control measures including ponds, maintenance and access easements and natural filtration and
    infiltration areas    		 XX  S, E
    Stormwater network, including swales, culverts, inlet and outlet structures with grades, elevations, dimensions and
    hydraulic calculations.    		 X   S, E, W
    Seeding specifications, including seedbed preparation, soil type and amendments,
    seeding rates and schedule    		 X   E
    Soil types X   E, W
    Existing and proposed signs (location, height
    and area)    		 X   S
     Sketch PlanPreliminary PlatFinal PlatExempt PlatPlot PlanSite Plan/ Group Dev.
    Size:≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”≤ 24” x 36”  
    Margins - landscape  1.5” left
    border 0.5” top, right, and bottom
    borders    		   
    Margins – portrait  1.5” top
    border 0.5” left, right, and bottom
    borders    		   
    Scale≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 100’≤ 1” = 40'
    ≤ 1” = 60' (for improvement permits)    		 

    1. Title Block

    Development name
    (including phase and section)    		XXXXXA
    Map typeXXXXXA
    Owner name and
    address    		XXXXXA
    Site address with township, county, and
    state    		XXXXXA
    Descriptions of
    revisions after signing    		  X   
    Scale ratio with scale
    bar    		XXXXXA
    North arrowXXXXX 
    Guilford County Tax
    Parcel Number    		XXXX S, E, W

    2. Project Site Data and Detail

    Date(s) of preparationXXXXXA
    Surveyor, firm name (if applicable), seal, and
    registration no.    		XXXXXA
    Developer name, firm name (if applicable),
    address    		XXXXXA
    Plan endorsement
    block    		 X   A
    Zoning and overlay district(s) of subject property and adjacent
    lands    		XXXXXA
    Any associated
    conditions    		XXXXXA
    Any relief from requirements (variances, administrative waivers,
    etc.)    		XXXXXA
    Plat book or deed book
    reference(s)    		 XXXXS
    Names of adjoining property owners or subdivisions or developments of
    record with plat book reference    		 XXX S
    Vicinity map (location
    map)    		XXXX A
    City and county jurisdictional
    boundaries    		XXXXX 
    Exact course and distance of every boundary line of the tract and the location of intersecting boundary lines of adjoining lands  XX  
    Source of property boundaries signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor,
    architect, landscape architect, or engineer    		  XX  
    Location and description of all monuments, markers, and control points  X XS
    Existing property lines on the tract to be subdivided. (If existing property lines are to be changed, label as "old property lines," and
    show as dashed lines.)    		XXXXXS
    Railroad lines and
    rights-of-way    		XXXXXA
    Water courses, pond,
    lakes, or streams    		XXXXXA
    Wetlands X X A
    Location of floodway and floodway fringe from Flood Hazard Boundary Maps and cross-section
    elevations    		XXXXXA
    Existing and proposed topography of tract and 100' beyond property showing existing contour intervals of no greater than 5' (2' where available) and labeling at least two contours
    per map and all others at 10' intervals from sea level    		XX   A
    Acreage in total tractXXXX S, E, W
    Acreage in public greenways and open
    space    		 XX  S, L
    Total number of
    proposed lots    		XXX  S
    Linear feet in streets XX  S
    Area in newly
    dedicated right-of-way    		 XX  S

    3. Site Layout, Design, and Uses

    Existing land use(s) of subject property and
    depicted property    		XX   S, L
    Dimensions, location and use of all existing and proposed buildings; distances between buildings measured at the closest point; and distance from buildings to closest property
    lines    		XX XXS
    Name and location of any property or building on the National Register of Historic Places or locally designated historic property or
    landmark    		 XXX S
    Areas to be dedicated or reserved for the public or a local
    jurisdiction    		 XXXXA
    Proposed building locations for town
    home or zero lot-line developments    		XX  X 
    Typical diagram of manufactured dwelling
    space    		     S
    Proposed lot lines and
    dimensions    		XXXXXA
    Square footage of proposed lots under an acre in size and acreage for lots over
    an acre in size    		 XXXXS
    Lots sequenced or numbered
    consecutively    		 XXXXS
    Typical dimensions and location of off-street parking, loading, and stacking areas, including access aisles, service areas, and walkways. Note minimum number of spaces required and
    provided.    		    XS, L
    Clearly indicate each parking space (including handicapped), angle of parking, and paving
    material    		    XS
    Front, side, and rear elevations of proposed
    building(s)    		     If required by TRC

    4. Landscaping, Buffering, and Outdoor Lighting

    Dimensions and location of required planting areas of street yards, parking lots, and
    planting areas    		 X   S, L
    Location, height, and
    type of outdoor light fixtures    		 X   L
    Location and screening of dumpsters/compacters
    (show pad dimensions)    		 X   S, L
    Location, species, size (caliper or DBH), number, spacing, height of trees and shrubs in required planting areas (Inventory of existing vegetation to be preserved, indicate approximate location, height, and species
    mix.)    		 X   L
    Location of walls, berms, and other
    screening    		 X   S, L
    Provisions for watering, soil stabilization, plant protection and
    maintenance access    		 X   L
    Location and description of barriers to protect any vegetation from damage both during
    and after construction    		 X   L

    5. Streets and Utilities

    Method of Sewage Treatment and Location of Water
    Supply    		 X   U
    Denied lots, lots not evaluated, and lots not certified (cross hatch, and label with "NO IMPROVEMENT PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS LOT" or "NO CERTIFICATION FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT HAS BEEN
    ISSUED FOR THIS LOT")    		 XX XS
    Location of Special Purpose Lots or common area for Off- site or Community Sewage Treatment Systems and
    Community Wells    		XXX XS
    Location of the proposed facility and appurtenances for sewage treatment system, water supplies,
    and surface waters    		 X  X 
    Location of existing facilities and appurtenances for sewage treatment
    system(s)    		    X 
    Location of existing facilities and appurtenances for all
    water supplies    		 X  X 
    Existing and proposed rights-of-way lines within and adjacent to
    property    		XXXXXS
    Existing and proposed right-of-way width
    dimension    		XXXX S
    Right-of-way width dimension from existing public street
    centerlines    		 XXXXS
    Existing and proposed street pavement and
    curb lines    		XX X S, W
    Existing and proposed pavement width
    dimension    		XX X S, W
    Cul-de-sac pavement
    radius    		XX X S, W
    Existing and proposed street names (label
    public or private)    		XXXX A
    Location, dimension
    and type of all easements    		XXXXXA
    Note type of sewage
    disposal used    		 X  XW
    Sanitary sewer X  XU
    Water distribution X  XU
    Storm Sewer X  XU, G, W
    Natural gas, electric,
    cable T.V., etc.    		 X  XU

    6. Common Areas, Open Space, and Recreation Areas

    Designated common areas or open space
    under control of an owners association    		XXX XS, L, W
    Location of designated recreation areas and facilities (labeled public
    and private)    		    X 
    Location and dimensions of central
    mail structure(s)    		 X   S
    Location, dimensions and details of proposed clubhouses, pools, tennis courts, tot lots or other common area
    recreation facilities    		 X   S, L

    8. Erosion Control, Stormwater, and Watershed

    Watershed name and
    classification    		XXXX W
    Watershed boundaries and WCA Tier lines
    labeled
    X
    X
    X
    X
    X
    W
    Residential density in
    dwelling units per acre    		XXXXXA
    Non-residential land use intensity shown as
    Gross Floor Area (GFA) per acre    		X    A
    Total built-upon area shown in acres and
    with percent of total area noted    		XXXXXW
    Watershed deed
    restriction note    		 XXX  
    Permanent runoff control structures shown and properly
    labeled    		XXXX W
    Existing and proposed utilities that may conflict with runoff
    control structures    		 X   W
    Maintenance responsibility note for permanent runoff control structures,
    when used
    X    		XXX 
    W
    Engineer's certification of runoff control (as required)X (Note intent, but not certified until
    designed)    		X   W
    Construction Sequence X   E
    Area to be disturbed with number of graded
    acres and percentage    		 X   E
    Temporary sediment control measures, including the design, locations, dimensions
    and calculations    		 X   E
    Permanent erosion controls, including design, locations, dimensions, and calculations. Proposed ponds should have the drainage area and impervious surface area draining to the
    pond noted.    		 X   E
    Permanent stormwater control measures including ponds, maintenance and access easements and natural filtration and
    infiltration areas    		 XX  S, E
    Stormwater network, including swales, culverts, inlet and outlet structures with grades, elevations, dimensions and
    hydraulic calculations.    		 X   S, E, W
    Seeding specifications, including seedbed preparation, soil type and amendments,
    seeding rates and schedule    		 X   E
    Soil types X   E, W
    Existing and proposed signs (location, height
    and area)    		 X   S

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    A-3 MAP CERTIFICATES

  • A.
    CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY ACCURACY (FINAL PLATS AND EXEMPT PLATS)
    1. B.
      CERTIFICATE OF REVIEW OFFICER (FINAL PLATS)
    1. C.
      CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION (FINAL PLATS AND EXEMPT PLATS)

      The undersigned hereby acknowledge(s) ownership of the property shown and descried hereon and hereby adopts this plant and allotment to be a free act and deed and hereby dedicate(s) to public use streets, playgrounds, parks, drainageway, and open space, and easements forever all area so shown or indicated on said plat, and authorize(s) Guilford County to record this plat in the office of the Register of deeds of Guilford County, N.C.

    1. D.
      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS CERTIFICATE (FINAL PLATS AND EXEMPT PLATS)
    1. E.
      CERTIFICATE STATING NO APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FINAL PLATS AND EXEMPT PLATS)

      This plat does not require a certificate of approval by the Division of Highways as provided in G.S. 136- 102.6, subsection (g).

    2. F.
      CERTIFICATE OF LOCAL JURISDICTION APPROVAL FOR RECORDATION:
    1. G.
      CERTIFICATE OF PURPOSE OF PLAT (FINAL PLATS)

      The Final Plat shall contain one of the following surveyor's certificate, signed and sealed by the surveyor:

      1. 1.
        This survey creates a subdivision of land within the area of a county or municipality that has an ordinance that regulates parcels of land.
      2. 2.
        This survey is located in a portion of a county or municipality that is unregulated as to an ordinance that regulates parcels of land.
      3. 3.
        Any one of the following:
        1. a.
          This survey is of an existing parcel or parcels of land and does not create a new street or change an existing street.
        2. b.
          This survey is of an existing building or other structure, or natural feature, such as a watercourse.
        3. c.
          This survey is a control survey.
      4. 4.
        This survey is of another category, such as the recombination of existing parcels, a court- ordered survey, or other exception to the definition of subdivision
      5. 5.
        The information available to the surveyor is such that the surveyor is unable to make a determination to the best of the surveyor's professional ability as to provisions contained in (a) through (d) above.
    1. H.
      CERTIFICATE OF REVIEW BY LICENSED SOIL SCIENTIST (FINAL PLATS)
    1. I.
      PLAT RECORDATION PROCESS
      1. 1.
        Physical Recordation

        Upon approval, plats may be recorded in-person at the Guilford County Register of Deeds.

      2. 2.
        E-Recording

        When e-recording is provided as an alternative to submitting a physical plat, visit the Guilford County website for the most current information.

      3. 3.
        Plat Recordation Flow Chart

    Plat Recordation Flowchart

    *Note that approval is not guaranteed. If a plat does not meet the requirements of this UDO Guilford County may deny the plat.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901