Prior to the issuance of a zoning compliance permit, special use permit, or a building permit for any use and prior to the approval of any conditional zoning district, the developer shall submit a site specific development plan for review by the Administrator and, where specified in the ordinance, by other Town Boards, including but not limited to the Planning Board and the Town Council.

The site plan may also be the "preliminary plat" for subdivision approvals if it contains all the information required for subdivision approval. Information required for subdivision plats begins on page 5.

All site plans and subdivision plats shall be drawn by a registered engineer, architect or surveyor and be sealed by the same and shall include the following information:

(A)

Information Required for Both Site Plans and Subdivision Plats.

(1)

Site plans shall include a location map that shows the location of the project in the broad context of the town or planning and development regulation jurisdiction.

(2)

Development site plans shall be drawn to scale, using such a scale that all features required to be shown on the plans are readily discernible. Large developments may require that plans show the development in sections. The objective may be accomplished by using different plans or plans drawn to different scales to illustrate different features. Also, an applicant may use a narrative or master plan to describe and define those site plan elements that cannot be readily depicted in a graphic format.

(3)

Development site plans shall show on the first page the following information:

(a)

Name of applicant.

(b)

Name of development (if any).

(c)

North arrow.

(d)

Legend.

(e)

Scale.

(4)

Existing Natural, Man-Made and Legal Features.

(a)

Tree line of wooded areas.

(b)

Streams, ponds, drainage ditches, swamps, boundaries of flood ways and flood plains.

(c)

Existing storm drainage patterns.

(5)

Existing man-made features:

(a)

Public streets, sidewalks and other walkways, all designated by the type of surface material.

(b)

Curbs and gutters, curb inlets and curb cuts and drainage grates.

(c)

Stormwater and drainage facilities.

(d)

Underground utility lines, including water, sewer, electric, telephone, gas and cable.

(e)

Above ground utility lines and other utility facilities.

(f)

Fire hydrants.

(g)

Buildings, structures (including dimensions).

(h)

The location of any areas previously used for landfill or other waste disposal purposes that are known or reasonably should be known to the applicant.

(6)

Existing legal features:

(a)

Zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties.

(b)

Property lines of the tract to be developed (with dimensions identified).

(c)

Street right-of-way lines.

(d)

Utility or other easement lines.

(e)

Deed book and page reference demonstrating ownership of property. If the applicant does not yet own the property, the applicant shall include a written statement describing the applicant's legal authority to make application for the requested permit or conditional zoning.

(7)

Show all proposed changes in existing natural, man-made and legal features, including but not limited to the following:

(a)

Lot dimensions.

(b)

The location, dimensions and footprints of all buildings on the property, including the distances of all buildings from property lines, streets or street right-of-way lines; (subdivisions may show building setback lines).

(c)

The location and dimensions of all recreational areas.

(d)

The location and dimensions of all areas intended to remain as usable open space. The plans shall clearly indicate whether such open space areas are intended to be offered for dedication to public use or to remain privately owned.

(e)

Street names (labeled by classification) showing linear feet, street paving widths and typical street cross-sections.

(f)

Curbs and gutters (constructed using the same specifications as used by the NC Department of Transportation), curb cuts and drainage grates as required by town policy;

(g)

If required, a stormwater management plan, as approved by the State of North Carolina, or Town in the Water Supply Watershed Overlay District and drainage facilities.

(h)

All new proposed storm drainage patterns.

(i)

Sidewalks and walkways, showing widths and surface material.

(j)

Bridges.

(k)

Underground utility lines or easement areas for said lines, including water, sewer, electric, telephone, gas and cable.

(l)

Above ground utility lines and other facilities.

(m)

Fire hydrants.

(n)

Vehicle accommodation areas including parking areas, loading areas and circulation areas, all designated by the type of surface material and dimensions of proposed parking spaces. The total number of parking spaces and the total number of parking spaces for disabled persons (i.e., handicapped spaces) shall be indicated;

(o)

For properties in the Water Supply Watershed Overlay District provide the proposed total impervious surface area and the calculations showing how the impervious surface area was found;

(p)

The location and description of all yards, buffers, screening, landscaping and plantings or devices (i.e., fences, berms, etc.) proposed for compliance with screening requirements of Appendix C, "Landscaping." Plans shall label trees and shrubbery by common or scientific name, show the distance between plants and indicate the height at the time of planting and expected mature height and width.

(q)

Proposed phasing, if any. Phasing plans shall provide a description of the facilities to be built in each phase.

(8)

Documentation confirming that the applicant has a legally sufficient interest in the property proposed for development to use it in the manner requested, or is the duly appointed agent of such a person, such as a Deed book and page reference demonstrating ownership of property. If the applicant does not yet own the property, the applicant shall include a written statement describing the applicant's legal authority to make application for the requested permit or conditional zoning.

(9)

Certifications from the appropriate agencies that all necessary easements have been provided; and

(10)

If any street or driveway is proposed to intersect with a State maintained road, a copy of the application for driveway approval as required by the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways Manual on Driveways Regulation.

(B)

Additional Information Required for Site Plans.

(1)

Existing topography at ten (10) foot or other appropriate contour intervals, as approved by the Land Use Administrator.

(2)

Individual trees twelve (12) inches in diameter or more, identified by common or scientific name.

(3)

Other individual trees the applicants intends to preserve.

(4)

Location of exterior light fixtures, with type and intensity of lighting fixtures sufficiently identified.

(5)

The proposed use or uses of all land within the subject property.

(6)

The scale of buildings relative to abutting property.

(7)

The total number of residential units and the total square footage of any nonresidential development.

(8)

Building elevations for all accessory structures, except for accessory structures to single family residences, duplexes and townhouses approved under the N.C. Single Family Building Code.

(9)

All refuse facilities (including dumpsters and their screens), mechanical equipment and utility equipment.

(10)

Vehicle accommodation areas including parking areas, loading areas and circulation areas, all designated by the type of surface material and dimensions of proposed parking spaces. The total number of parking spaces and the total number of parking spaces for disabled persons (i.e., handicapped spaces) shall be indicated. SITE and SUBDIVISIONS in the Water Supply Watershed Overlay District.

(11)

Building elevations for typical units of new buildings or exterior remodeling of existing buildings showing building heights, widths, and materials (except single family, duplex or townhouse buildings approved under the NC Residential Building Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings).

(12)

The location and dimensions, including height, of all signs, including the distances of all signs from property lines, streets or street right-of-way lines. If applicable, this information may be included as part of a sign plan.

(13)

Any other facilities to be constructed or otherwise provided as part of the development.

(C)

Additional Information Required Only for Subdivision Plats.

(1)

The number of square feet in every lot created by a new subdivision and the total number of lots created.

(D)

Number of Copies of Plans and Documents.

(1)

With respect to all site plans submitted pursuant to this appendix, the applicant shall submit a minimum of two (2) copies of full-size plans (i.e., twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches) and two (2) copies of plans drawn on ledger size paper (eleven (11) inches by seventeen (17) inches). Other documents required by this appendix shall be submitted on letter size paper (8.5 inches by eleven (11) inches) or legal-size paper (8.5 inches by fourteen (14) inches).

(2)

The applicant shall submit a minimum of two (2) copies of all other documents required by this appendix.

(3)

The applicant shall submit all documents in Adobe format or other software approved by the Planning Director.