HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0621 (2)ii 5 Zk J. Subdivision
For the intent of these guidelines, the definition of a major subdivision will
apply. It is defined as a subdivision where a) new streets or roads are
proposed, b) new utilities are proposed to be extended, c) the entire tract to
be subdivided is greater than five acres, d) more than ten (10) lots are
created after the subdivision is completed.
Administration
K. The Technical Review Committee is responsible for evaluating and ranking
the applications. Additionally, they will make the recommendation for final
approval by the Board of Commissioners.
L. The Iredell County Planning Department will advise and assist the Technical
Review Committee. The Planning Department will review all applications in
order to verify the minimum criteria and information for the site assessment.
M. The Iredell County Soil and Water Conservation District will provide
assistance concerning the evaluations of soils for the Technical Review
Committee.
Because of varied funding sources, easements maybe held by the Iredell County Soil and Water
Conservation District or by other agencies and groups based on approval from the Board of
Commissioners.
Lands whose development rights have been purchased will be added to the County's GIS
(Geographic Information System) maps.
Easements
The funding source entity that purchases the development rights will determine who holds the
easement. In addition to the guidelines set forth in this document, specific restrictions, contents
of easement agreements and duration of the easement will be arranged between the funding
source entity and the particular landowner.
In an instance where Iredell County holds the easement, appropriate sections of North Carolina
General Statute § 143 would apply. Guidelines for entering into formal contracts are outlined in
that Chapter. Procedure
Minimum Criteria
Landowners that participate in the Purchase of Development Rights Program will be
responsible for meeting the requirements specific to their easement agreement as well as the
minimum criteria below. They must abide by the most restrictive of the requirements.
The land must be at least fifty (50) acres in size. Lands of less than
fifty (50) acres in size that are contiguous to existing PDR tracts will
be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
No more than one (1) residential structure per twenty-five (25) acres
existing on the parcel is allowed.
Must be located in an existing Iredell County voluntary Farmland
preservation District if in agricultural use.
Must be in active agriculture use or open space uses.
The land under consideration must have a sound farmland management
plan or an approved Soil and Water Conservation Practices Plan in
place or have an application in process with the Iredell County Soil
and Water District.
Application Procedures
Any applicant wishing to sell their development rights must meet the
minimum criteria and the applicant must submit a completed application to
the Planning Department by Octoberl" of every year for consideration.