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Article 2: Procedurm <br /> Section 2.14: Minor Subdivisions <br /> (e) The purpose of the NIM is for the applicant to present the proposed <br /> Preliminary Plat to persons in attendance, to answer questions about the <br /> proposed subdivision, and to receive comments from neighboring <br /> property owners for the purpose of improving the proposed subdivision <br /> design. <br /> (f) The applicant shall submit a recording, audio or audio/video, along with a <br /> written report of the NIM to the Planning Department. <br /> (i) The written report of the meeting shall include a list of those <br /> persons and organizations contacted about the meeting and the <br /> manner and date of contact; the time, date, and location of the <br /> meeting; a roster of the persons in attendance at the meeting; a <br /> summary of issues discussed at the meeting; and a description <br /> of any changes to the application made by the applicant as a <br /> result of the meeting. <br /> (q) The NIM report and associated materials shall be submitted prior to <br /> preliminary plat approval. <br /> (B) Final Plat <br /> (1) Application Requirements <br /> (a) Applications shall be submitted in accordance with this Ordinance, <br /> notably Sections 2.2 and 7.13. <br /> (b) Applications shall include: <br /> (i) One electronic copy of the Final Plat; <br /> (ii) Required plans per Article 6, including, but not limited to, a <br /> T Landscaping Plan and Stormwater Management Plan; and <br /> (iii) Required ancillary documents prepared in accordance with <br /> Article 7 of this Ordinance-9 <br /> (2) Review and Action <br /> (a) The Planning Department shall determine if the plat and application <br /> conform with all applicable regulations, as reflected in the DAC review <br /> comments. <br /> (b) The Planning Director may submit copies of the Final Plat application <br /> and accompanying material to other officials and agencies, including <br /> DAC representatives, for review and comment. <br /> (c) If the submitted plat meets the subdivision criteria of Article 7 and <br /> applicable development standards, the plat shall be approved. <br /> (i) If the application is denied, the Planning Director shall write to <br /> the applicant detailing the reasons for denial as a regulated <br /> minor subdivision.90 <br /> (d) Performance Guarantees shall be reviewed in accordance with the <br /> provisions of Section 2.27 of this Ordinance. <br /> (3) Action Subsequent to Approval <br /> (a) The applicant shall submit a molar original of the Final Plat to the <br /> Planning Director for signature within one year of Final Plat approval. <br /> (i) The Planning Director may grant an extension of this time limit <br /> by one year from the original date of expiration if the applicant <br /> 9 Updated to reflect contemporary standards and expectations <br /> io Approval/denial language to be consistent throughout processes. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-43 <br />