§ 4-2. Final plan review.  


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  • 4-2-1. Review of the final plan by the zoning administrator shall proceed as follows:

    4-2-1.1. The zoning administrator shall review the final plan to determine its conformance with the standards contained in this ordinance, with other applicable county ordinances and with the officially approved preliminary plan.

    4-2-1.2. Within ten days after submission, the zoning administrator shall either return the final plan to the subdivider for the purpose of recordation or deny approval and make recommendations as to the necessary steps which must be taken to bring the final plan into conformance.

    4-2-2. Final plan requirements.

    4-2-2.1. The final plan shall conform to standards and data requirements as set forth for preliminary plans in section 3-3 of this ordinance.

    4-2-2.2. The following data shall be illustrated on the final plan:

    4-2-2.2.1 The latest source of title to the land as shown by the deed book and page number in the Greene County Clerk's Office.

    4-2-2.2.2. The total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided with accurate distances to hundredths of a foot and bearings to ten seconds. These boundaries shall be determined by accurate survey in the field to an error of closure not to exceed one foot in 10,000 feet. The tract boundary shall subsequently be closed and balanced. However, the boundary or boundaries adjoining additional unplatted land or the subdivider (for sections) are not required to be based upon field survey and may be calculated. The location of all boundary line (perimeter) monuments shall be indicated, along with a statement of the total area of the property being subdivided. In addition, the engineer or surveyor shall certify to the accuracy of the survey, the drawn plan and the placement of the monuments.

    4-2-2.2.3 The following data for all proposed and existing streets:

    4-2-2.2.3.1. The name or proposed name of the street.

    4-2-2.2.3.2. The roadway width and roadway edge (curb lines) of the street.

    4-2-2.2.3.3. The right-of-way width and right-of-way lines of the street.

    4-2-2.2.4. Block and lot numbers and a statement of the total number of lots; all lot lines shall be completely dimensioned in feet if straight, and if curved, by designating length of arc and radius (in feet) and central angle (in degrees, minutes, and seconds).

    4-2-2.2.5. All easements or rights-of-way where provided for, or owned by, public utility companies and any limitations on such easements or rights-of-way. Rights-of-way shall be shown and accurately identified on the plan and easements shall either be shown or specifically described on the plan.

    4-2-2.2.6. A statement of the intended use of all nonbuilding lots or parcels with reference to restrictions of any type which exist or will exist as covenants in the deed or the lots or parcels contained in the subdivision and if covenants are recorded including the book and page number in the Greene County Clerk's Office.

    4-2-2.2.7. The final plan shall provide space, preferable in the lower right hand corner, and provide suitable lettering for evidencing:

    4-2-2.2.7.1. The surveyor's certificate as to title.

    4-2-2.2.7.2. The surveyor's certificate as to monuments.

    4-2-2.2.7.3. All restrictive covenants or reference thereto.

    4-2-2.2.7.4. The owner's certificate.

    4-2-2.2.7.5. Approval by the Zoning Administrator of Greene County.

    4-2-2.2A. The number of lots, as assigned by the subdivider, into which each proposed lot may be further divided by rights pursuant to section 3-10 and/or 4-12 of the zoning ordinance, if applicable. (Revised 5/8/01)

    4-2-3. The final plan shall be accompanied by the following:

    4-2-3.1. Certificate signed by the county treasurer evidencing payment of all applicable taxes.

    4-2-3.2. Certificate signed by the health official evidencing conformity with all applicable requirements of the county health department. If water is to be provided by or sewer connected with an approved system, a certificate signed by the authorized official of such authority shall also be submitted stating that the performance bond or check referred to in the following section is adequate to insure the installation of such water/sewer facilities in a manner which will satisfy the requirements of both the county health department and the authority or agency as applicable.

    4-2-3.3. If all improvements required under the provisions of this ordinance are not completed, a cash bond, certified check, surety performance bond, or other such guarantee for improvement completion as may be required by the planning commission and referred to in section 7-2 of this ordinance.

    4-2-3.4. Profiles, cross sections and specifications for proposed street, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, bridge and water system improvements which conform to the design requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation.

    4-2-3.5. Certificate signed by the highway engineer that all streets, parking areas, street signs and drainage systems required, if already constructed by the subdivider, are approved as being in conformance with the final plan and requirements of this ordinance or, if they are not yet constructed, that the surety performance bond or other guarantee for completion referred to in the preceding section is adequate to guarantee satisfactory and acceptable installation thereof within a designated reasonable time.

    4-2-3.6. Check payable to the county treasurer to cover fees required.

    4-2-3.7. An unexecuted copy of the proposed deed accompanied by a certificate signed by the subdivider and duly acknowledged before some officer authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds to the effect that this is the true copy of the proposed deed which will be presented for recordation. Said copy shall:

    4-2-3.7.1. Contain a correct description of the land subdivided and state that said subdivision is with the free consent and in accordance with the desire of the undersigned owners, proprietors, and trustees, if any.

    4-2-3.7.2. Contain language such that when the deed is recorded it shall operate to transfer in fee simple to Greene County such portion of the platted premises as is on such plat set apart for streets, alleys, easements, or other public use and to create a public right of passage over same.

    4-2-3.7.3. Contain all protective or restrictive covenants.