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66-67 M/n/mm Design Sec. 66-67. Suitabihty of the land for use. <br />66-68 Standards <br /> a. Lands wkich are subject to flooding, excessive <br /> erosion, or shdes because of soil types or groups, <br /> watercourses and other drainageways, steep slopes, <br /> or other hazards shall not be platted for residential or <br /> other uses in such a way as to present a danger to hfe, <br /> property, or to the public health, safety or general <br /> welfare. <br /> b. A subdivider proposing to use an existing lake <br /> must structurally upgrade the lake and dam, or if <br /> constructing a new lake and dam it must be in <br /> accordance with the North Carolina Dam Safety Act, <br /> or provide evidence that the lake does not fall under <br /> the prOvisions of that act. <br /> c. All proposed subdivisions shall be planned so as to <br /> facilitate the most advantageous development of the <br /> entire neighboring area, including but not limited to <br /> rOad locations, utilities location, development of <br /> adjacent property, etc. <br /> Sec. 66-68. Preservation of natural features and <br /> historical sites. <br /> Due consideration should be given to preserving <br /> natural features, such as trees, ponds, streams, rivers <br /> and lakes, as well as historical sites which are of <br /> value to the county as a whole. The proposed <br /> subdivision shall take advantage of and be adjusted to <br /> the contour of the land so as to produce lots and <br /> streets of reasonable gradient. <br />66-70 Flood Damage Prevention Note~ Subsurface drainage system is required in the <br /> Un/fled Development Ordnance, but is not required <br /> by the County Zoning Ordinance. <br /> a) Lots that are subject to flooding shall not be <br /> established in subdivisions for the purpose of creating <br /> building sites except as provided in this section and <br /> in accordance with the county flood damage <br /> prevention ordinance <br /> b) If there is any watercourse of any type running <br /> through or within 150 feet of the property proposed <br /> for subdivision, the prospective subdivider shall <br /> provide evidence to the planning and zoning <br /> commission, by_making reference to maps prepared <br /> by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, that <br /> <br />Draft Annex D v.3.1 D-7 1 July 2002 <br /> <br /> <br />