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Preliminary Subdivision Plat – Updated 02-2020
NEW HANOVER COUNTY_____________________
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND USE
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Telephone (910) 798-7165
FAX (910) 798-7053
planningdevelopment.nhcgov.com
PRELIMINARY PLAN—MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
This application form must be completed as part of a subdivision preliminary plan application submitted through the
county’s online COAST portal. The main procedural steps in the submittal and review of applications are outlined in the
flowchart below. More specific submittal and review requirements, as well as the standards to be applied in reviewing
the application, are set out in Section 10.3.7(D)(1) of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Public Hearing Procedures
(Optional)
Pre-Application
Conference
1
Community
Information
Meeting
2
Application
Submittal &
Acceptance
3
Planning
Director Review
& Staff Report
(TRC Optional)
4
Public Hearing
Scheduling &
Notification
5
Planning Board
Hearing &
Recom-
mendation
6
Board of
Commissioners
Hearing &
Decision
7
Post-Decision
Limitations and
Actions
1. Applicant and Property Owner Information
Applicant/Agent Name Owner Name (if different from Applicant/Agent)
Company Company/Owner Name 2
Address Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Phone Phone
Email Email
2. Subject Property Information
Address/Location Parcel Identification Number(s)
Total Parcel(s) Acreage Existing Zoning and Use(s)
Applicant Tracking Information (This section completed by staff)
Case Number: Date/Time received: Received by:
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3. Subdivision Type (initial)
Conventional Performance
4. Density Calculations (required for performance subdivisions)
Gross Tract Acreage:
Less: Area in lakes, ponds, or marshes. Areas in Class IV soils as confirmed by Soil & Water
Conservation. (In lieu of subtracting Dorovan, Johnston, and/or Pamlico soils, the developer may
choose to preserve 100% of such areas as conservation space
–
Net Tract Acreage
Multiplied by maximum density for applicable zoning district: X
Total Number of Units Permitted
(net acreage times maximum density for zoning district)
Staff will use the following checklist to determine the completeness of your application. Please verify all of the listed
items are included and confirm by initialing under “Applicant Initial”. If an item is not applicable, mark as “N/A”.
Applications determined to be incomplete must be corrected in order to be processed for further review.
Applications are reviewed by the County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC), and planning staff will send a copy to
each appropriate agency in advance of the TRC meeting. Written agency comments must be received 3 weeks prior
to the meeting before being placed on the TRC agenda.
You are encouraged to arrange an informal conference with planning staff at least two weeks prior to submitting
an application. By attending this pre-application conference, you will improve your chances of submitting a
complete and acceptable application.
Application Checklist
Applicant
Initial
Staff Initial
This application form, completed and signed
Application fee: $300
Site Plan including the elements on the applicable attached checklist
A letter from the appropriate utility provider that water and sewer capacity is available (or
planned) to serve the project as designed.
A letter from Soil & Water Conservation indicating any acreage from Class IV soils on the
property.
A letter from County fire Services approving fire hydrant location and street design.
One (1) hard copy of ALL documents AND 5 hard copies of the site plan. Additional hard
copies may be required by staff depending on the size of the document/site plan.
One (1) digital PDF copy of ALL documents AND plans
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5. Acknowledgement and Signatures
By my signature below, I understand and accept all of the conditions, limitations, and obligations of the
preliminary subdivision approval for which I am applying. I understand that the existing Official Zoning Map is
presumed to be correct. I certify that this application is complete and that all information presented in this
application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
If applicable, I also appoint the applicant/agent as listed on this application to represent me and make decisions
on my behalf regarding this application during the review process. The applicant/agent is hereby authorized on
my behalf to:
1. Submit an application including all required supplemental information and materials;
2. Appear at public hearings to give representation and comments; and
3. Act on my behalf without limitations with regard to any and all things directly or indirectly connected with
or arising out of this application.
Signature of Property Owner(s) Print Name(s)
Signature of Applicant/Agent Print Name
Note: This form must be signed by the owner(s) of record. If there are multiple property owners, a signature is
required for each owner of record.