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Article 7: Subdivisions 96 <br /> Section 7.13: Specifications for Plat Drawings <br /> (b) The plotted boundaries of the tract from deeds or maps of record and <br /> the portion of the tract to be subdivided; <br /> (c) The total acreage to be subdivided, including tax map, block and lot <br /> number reference; <br /> (d) The name, address and telephone number of the subdivider or owner <br /> and the person responsible for the subdivision design; <br /> (e) Scale, approximate north arrow and date of plat preparation; and <br /> (f) Name of subdivision. <br /> (3) Site Analysis Map <br /> As determined from readily identifiable on-site inventories, aerial photographs, <br /> maps of record, State/Federal resource maps, and local planning documents and <br /> inventories, the Site Analysis Map shall contain the following information: <br /> (a) Primary Conservation Open Space Areas <br /> Identification of physical resources associated with the site which restrict <br /> its development potential or contain significant natural and/or cultural <br /> resources, including: <br /> (i) Topographic contours at ten-foot intervals, showing rock <br /> outcrops and slopes of 7 '/% to 15%, and more than 15%. <br /> (ii) Soil type locations and characteristics relating to seasonal high <br /> water table and depth to bedrock. <br /> (iii) Hydrologic characteristics of the site, including drainage <br /> tributaries, surface water bodies, floodplains, and wetlands. <br /> (iv) Natural areas, and wildlife habitats and corridors. <br /> (v) Historic and archaeological sites listed on the National Register <br /> of Historic Places or included on the State's National Register <br /> study list, designated as a local historic landmark, located in a <br /> local historic district, and/or identified as having a high potential <br /> for archaeological remains. <br /> (b) Secondary Conservation Open Space Areas <br /> Identification of significant site elements on buildable portions of the site, <br /> including: <br /> (i) Vegetation of the site, defining approximate location and <br /> boundaries of woodland areas, and, wherever possible, <br /> vegetative association in terms of species and size. Information <br /> from aerial photographs shall be acceptable at the Concept Plan <br /> stage. <br /> (ii) Current land use and land cover (cultivated areas, pastures, <br /> etc.), existing buildings and structures, and burial grounds. <br /> (iii) Scenic views onto the site from surrounding roads as well as <br /> views of scenic features from within the site as determined by <br /> field survey. <br /> (iv) Other historic and archaeological sites and structures. <br /> (c) Transportation and Utility Systems <br /> Identification of facilities associated with the movement of people and <br /> goods, or the provision of public services, including: <br /> (i) Railroad and street rights-of-way. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-66 <br />