§ 1605. Plat approval.

A.

Application process for plat approval.

1.

File a zone change request with the zoning administrator including all information as required in Chapter 66 Subdivisions, article V, section 66-151 for sketch plan approval. The planning commission and/or the board of commissioners may impose any conditions they feel necessary to protect public safety, guard against flood damage, protect the environment or general welfare of the surrounding properties.

2.

Provide any information and or comply with any requirements of Chapter 66 Subdivisions, articles I through XIII as may deem necessary by the zoning administrator or the planning commission.

3.

Upon approval of the zone change and sketch plan proceed to Chapter 66 Subdivisions, article V, section 66-152 and provide all information required for preliminary plat approval by the planning commission and the board of commissioners. The planning commission and/or the board of commissioners may impose any conditions they feel necessary to protect public safety, guard against flood damage, protect the environment or general welfare of the surrounding properties.

4.

Upon approval of the preliminary plat and after the installation of all required improvements proceed to Chapter 66 Subdivisions, article V, section 66-153 for final plat approval by the planning commission. It shall also be required that the following flood disclaimer be on the Final Plat:

"YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE COUNTY AS TO THE FREEDOM OF ANY AREA IN THE COUNTY FROM POTENTIAL FLOODS WITH THE EXCEPTIONS OF THOSE AREAS LISTED IN ARTICLE 2, SECTION 34-36 OF THE ORDINANCE. YOU ARE ENCOURRAGED TO SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF A PRIVATE ENGINEER, SURVEYOR OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL IN DETERMINING THE SAFETY OF THE AREA IN WHICH YOU PROPOSE TO LOCATE YOUR HOME AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF FLOODING AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FLOOD INSURANCE. SCREVEN COUNTY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS YOU MAY INCUR IN BUILDING IN AN AREA SUBJECT TO FLOODING".

B.

Prior approval: No construction or land disturbing activity of any kind or building construction shall begin on any land subject to these regulations without prior approval and implementation of the preliminary plat/plan and soil erosion and sedimentation control plan where required by local, state or federal laws or regulations.

(Ord. of 11-9-2004(2), § 30)