HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/20/06 Subdivision Regulations Text Amendment Art VI Sect 6.1.4HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HARNETT COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TEXT
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted Subdivision Regulations on
April 4, 1977, which were revised April 2, 2001, for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and
general welfare of the county residents; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance was adopted under authority granted by the General Assembly of the State
of North Carolina, particularly G.S. 153A -330; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Regulations contain provisions for amending said ordinance and those
provisions have been followed; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Planning Board has reviewed the amendment to Article VI Section
6.1.4 Recreation and Park Development of the Subdivision Ordinance and recommends the adoption
of the following amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA that Article VI Section 6.1.4 Recreation and Park Development of
the Subdivision Regulations be amended by adding Subsection C relating to the method of collection
to the following text.
Section 6.1.4 Recreation and Park Development
A. All residential subdivision and developments, except minor subdivisions, shall provide
funds to the county whereby the county may acquire public recreation and park land or
areas to serve the development or subdivision in the immediate area.
B. The amount of such fee shall be the product of the total number of dwelling units and/or
building lots located in the development or subdivision multiplied by the recreation fee as
established by The Harnett Board of Commissioners.
C. The fee must be paid prior to approval of a fmal plat for the subdivision, provided that
payments may be phased in accordance with the approved phasing of the subdivision.
D. The County may transfer funds paid by one or more subdivisions to a municipality or
make arrangements for the joint county /municipal expenditure of the funds where the
county determines that such transfer or arrangements would better ensure the funds will
be used to acquire public recreation and park areas that will serve the recreational needs
of the development and developments in the immediate area.
Duly adopted this the 20th day of March Two Thousand Six and effective upon adoption.
KAY S. HILANCHARD
CLERK TO THE BOARD