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249 Transportation until the respective governmental agency takes over this responsibility. (This does not include removal of snow-ice) Bo Date Owner/Developer Road maintenance shall hereby be the responsibility of the Homeowners Association and maintained to the minfmumstandards of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Date Developer/Owner Approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Recording - the Planning and Zoning Commission shall have forty five (45) days after the proper submission of the final plat to take action, unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the subdivider. If the Planning and Zoning Commission fails to take action in the allotted time, the subdivider may demand a certificate of approval on the reproducible copy or the final plat signed by the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission is conditioned upon the plat being registered in the Office of the Register of Deeds within thirty (30) days of such approval and receipt of record is presented to the Planning and Zoning Department. Plats for Minor Subdivisions may be given final approval by the Director of Planning and Zoning, but still must be recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds. SECTION 3.6 PHASED DEVELOPMENTS If a developer proposes that a subdivision (including planned developments) will be constructed in phases, the following procedure may apply: A. A master plan showing the entire proposed subdivision and phases of development, proposed density, proposed type and location of utilities, and proposed development timetable shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. B. Each phase of development shall be preceded by submission and approval of a preliminary plat as outlined in Section 3.4. The master plan may be submitted prior to, or simultaneously, to the submission of the preliminary plat for the first phase of development. C. As each phase is completed, a final plat must be submitted and approved for that phase as outlined in Section 3.5. D. Approval of the master plan need not be renewed unless density increases are proposed. ARTICLE IV REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS SECTION 4.1 ZONING AND OTHER LAWS Ail subdivisions and lots created under this ordinance must comply with the requirements of the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance and other applicable State and Local laws. SECTION 4.2 SUITABILITY OF THE LAND AND CONFORMITY A. Lands which are subject to flooding, excessive erosion, or slides because of soil types or groups, water courses and other drainageways, steep 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. B. A subdivider proposing to use an existing lake or to construct a new lake must structurally upgrade or construct the lake and dam in accordance with the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. C. Ail 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, 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 sites 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.