Sec. 13.8. Ownership Alternatives

13.8.1. SubdivisionsClosed All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. shall not receive final platClosed The final map of all or a portion of a subdivision which is presented for final approval. approval until the applicant furnishes an attorney's certification that proper legal provisions have been made for the following, as applicable:

A. Establishment of property ownersClosed Any person having charge of any real property according to the records held by the Register of Deeds. association;

B. Declaration of covenants and restrictions for common areas;

C. Declaration of unit-ownership developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land.; and

D. Provisions for perpetual ownership and maintenance of commonly-owned streets, utilities, other improvements, and lands.

13.8.2. All final platsClosed A map, chart or plan of a tract or parcel of land which is to be or which has been, subdivided. containing private streets and roadsClosed See “Street, Public” and “Street, Private.” shall contain a note requiring a disclosure statement to be furnished to all subsequent purchasers of property shown on the platClosed A map, chart or plan of a tract or parcel of land which is to be or which has been, subdivided..