§ 82-31. Approval steps.

The plat approval process is a three-step process. The process is designed to provide a logical sequence of reviews and events in the subdivision development process. The plat approval process is as follows:

Major subdivision

(1)

Preliminary plat and design plans. The process begins with the preparation of a preliminary plat and, if appropriate, supporting design plans of the proposed development by a surveyor and/or a qualified design professional, duly licensed in Georgia. The preliminary plat and design plans shall contain the information outlined in section 82-62 and be reviewed and approved as outlined in section 82-63. A county application form shall accompany the preliminary plat and design plans when submitted.

(2)

Construction of improvements. The second step in the subdivision process shall be the construction of the necessary improvements to the subdivision (i.e., streets, lot corner stakes, monuments, drainage and water system, if applicable). The improvements shall closely approximate the plan approved on the preliminary plat.

Note: No lot shall be conveyed in any subdivision until such time as the final plat has been recorded.

The developer may choose to exercise the provisions of article IX of this chapter in the second step of the review process.

(3)

Final plat. Upon the completion of the necessary improvements, or following the provisions contained in article IX of this chapter, the developer shall provide a final plat which will serve as an as-built drawing for the subdivision. The final plat shall contain the information outlined in section 82-92 and be reviewed and approved as outlined in section 82-93. Upon obtaining approval of the final plat, the developer shall be authorized to record the plat in the county office of the clerk of superior court. A county application form shall accompany the final plat when submitted.

(Ord. of 3-27-2003(5), § 3.100; Res. No. 06-47, 3-8-2006)