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Article 7: Subdivisions <br /> Section 7.13: Specifications for Plat Drawings <br /> <br /> <br />Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-63 <br /> <br />Within these locations, public water and sewer service may be extended, <br />provided the applicant can demonstrate that such service is necessary to serve <br />the density increases achieved through the use of the bonus option(s) described <br />above. <br />7.12.11 Additional Submittal Requirements <br />In addition to the requirements outlined in Article 2 regarding Major Subdivision Preliminary Plats <br />or Minor Subdivision Final Plats, applications must be accompanied by: <br />(A) The application, which shall identify the development as a Flexible Development <br />Subdivision. <br />(B) A precise description of the extent to which the proposed modifications depart from the <br />standard requirements of the applicable zoning district and the reasons for such <br />departures. <br />(C) The location, type, and area of the Common Open Space, as well as the adequacy of the <br />amount and function of the Common Open Space in terms of densities and dwelling <br />types proposed. <br />(D) Written site analysis accompanied by an illustrative site map, which identifies the <br />following: <br />(1) Slopes 7½ - 15%, <br />(2) Slopes 15% and greater, <br />(3) Existing vegetation, <br />(4) Significant stands of trees, <br />(5) Significant examples of a particular species of tree occurring in a native stand <br />and specimen trees, <br />(6) Drainage and waterways, <br />(7) Special flood hazard areas, <br />(8) Significant rock outcroppings, <br />(9) Significant scenic vistas, <br />(10) Soils with limitations for on-site wastewater systems and building development, <br />(11) The manner in which the plan makes adequate provision for water and <br />wastewater treatment, and <br />(12) The relationship of the plan to the physical environment, the neighborhood in <br />which it is proposed to be established, and the intent of the provisions providing <br />for the establishment of a cluster subdivision. <br /> <br />Section 7.14:SECTION 7.13: SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLAT DRAWINGS <br />The requirements of this Section shall apply to the format of drawings. <br />7.14.17.13.1 Minor Subdivisions <br />(A) Concept Plan <br />The required Concept Plan for Minor Subdivisions consists of: <br />(1) A scaled copy of a current Orange County GIS Map for the property denoting its <br />current orientation and layout. This map may be obtained from the Planning <br />Department for a fee in accordance with the adopted fee schedule and shall <br />contain at a minimum the following information: <br /> 92