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ARTICLE IV REQUIRED IMPROVEMBNTS AND MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS SECTION 4.1 ZONING AND OTHER LAWS All subdivisions and lots created under Lids ordinance must comply with the requirements of the C. abarrus County Zoning Ordinance and other applicable State and Local laws. SECTION 4.2 SUITABILITY OF THE LAND AND CONFORlvRTY Lands which are subject to flooding, excessive erosion, or slides because of soil types or groups, water courses and other drainageways, s~ep slopes, or other hazards shall not be platted for residential or other uses in such a way as to present a danger to life, property, or to the public health, safety or general welfare. A subdivider proposing to use an existing lake must structurally upgrade the lake and dam, or if constructing a new lake and dam it must be in accordance with the North Carolina Dam Safety Act~ or provide evidence that the lake does not fall under the provisions of that acL Co All proposed subdivisions shall be planned so as to facilitate the most advantageous development of the entire neighboring area, including but not limited to road locations, utilities location, development of adjacent property, etc. SECTION 4.3 NATURAL ASSETS Due consideration should be given to preserving natural features, such as trees, ponds, streams, rivers and lakes, as well as historical si~s which are of value to the County as a whole. The proposed subdivision shall take advantage of and be adjusted to the contour of the land so as to produce lots and streets of reasonable gradient. SECTION 4.4 NAME OF SUBDIVISION AND ROADS _- The name of a subdivision or its roads shall not duplicate nor closely approximate, either phonetically or by spelling, the name of an existing subdivision or roads within the County, within any municipality within the County, or in an adjacent County or municipality (if the development is in close proximity to another jurisdiction). All names must be approved by the County Planning Division. 21