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Article 2: Procedures Section 2.14: Minor Subdivisions Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-45 (d) A topography map of the property. (e) A map showing any environmentally sensitive areas on the property (i.e. streams, wetlands, special flood hazard area zoning overlay districts, conservation easements, etc.). (e)(f) For Minor Subdivisions utilizing the Flexible Development Option, a Plan illustrating proposed lots for residential use and Common Open Space (Primary and Secondary) as well as the treatment of passive and active open space areas (e.g., natural/undisturbed areas, trails, recreational amenities). 2 (B) Review and Action (1) The Planning Department shall review the Concept Plan for general compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance. (2) A completed Concept Plan application shall be entered into the permit record and placed on the agenda of the next available meeting of the Development Advisory Committee (DAC). (3) The DAC shall review the Concept Plan for general compliance with established Subdivision development standards detailed in Article 7 of this Ordinance as well as compliance with other applicable local and State regulations. (a) The review shall include determining the presence of any sites identified in "An Inventory of Sites of Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Biological and Geological Significance in the Unincorporated Portions of Orange County" and "Inventory of the Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats of Orange County, North Carolina". (4) The DAC shall make a recommendation to the Planning Director regarding the application no later than five business days after the DAC meeting. (5) The Planning Director shall make a final determination on the approval or denial of the application within five business days from the submittal of the DAC recommendation. (6) If the application is approved, the Planning Director shall issue a letter of approval authorizing the applicant to begin the process of developing the Final Plat application package. The Concept Plan shall for valid for one year from the date of approval. (7) If the application is denied, the Planning Director shall issue a letter to the applicant detailing the reasons for denial and identifying modifications necessary for potential approval. 2.14.3 Final Plat Upon approval of the Concept Plan by the Planning Director, the subdivider may proceed with the preparation of the Final Plat. (A) Application Requirements (1) Applications shall be submitted on forms provided by the Planning Department in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Ordinance. (2) Applications shall include: (a) Ten copies of the Final Plat prepared in accordance with Section 7.14.1(B) of this Ordinance; (b) A copy of the Final Plat indicating Health Department approval/denial for each lot shown thereon; 2 This is the same requirement for a major subdivision when choosing the Flexible Development Option 20