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Plan Review

Preliminary Infill Subdivision Plans


Process Description:
Subdivision Plans – Infill are less than five (5) acres in area, in existing developed areas where more than 66% of the perimeter of the subdivision abuts existing single-family dwellings, and where any proposed lot is less than 80% of the median size or public street frontage of the abutting single-family lots. They require approval by the Planning Commission  after a public hearing is held that is scheduled by the planning coordinator. Adjoining property owners within 100’ must be notified of the time and date of the hearing.  All plans that do not meet the criteria above to qualify as an Infill Subdivision Plan will be reviewed in an administrative process known as Preliminary Subdivision Plans.

The Department of City Planning processes infill subdivision plans requiring Planning Commission approval pursuant to City Code Part 10 Chapter 3 Section 10-3032(d). After a client submits plans to the city, a planner will be assigned to coordinate the review. During the review process, the client will be assigned a date to attend the required Development Review Committee  meeting where the plans will be evaluated in regards to aesthetics. The review team consists of city staff with expertise in Planning, Transportation, Transit, Stormwater, Utilities, Fire, Zoning, Forestry and Greenways.

The coordinating planner will send comments to the client regarding the project’s conformity to the City of Raleigh City Code. The client will be required to respond to each of these comments in writing and re-submit a revised set of plans for review.

Clients are recommended to attend their local Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) meeting to discuss the project.

The coordinating planner will assign a date for the client to attend the Planning Commission  at the end of the review cycle. Client is advised to reference the bottom of the review comments sheet to prepare for the Public Hearing and the Planning Commission Meeting.

If the Planning Commission decides to approve the plan, an approval letter will be sent to the client.  Typical Infill Subdivision approval takes approximately 10-12 weeks.  If they choose not to approve the Infill Subdivision, the decision may be appealed to the City Council.

See the City of Raleigh Development Services Glossary for any unfamiliar terms.

Are there any prerequisites to this process?


How do I start the process?

  • Meet all prerequisites stated above
  • Complete a submittal package as detailed below


What do I need to submit to the City?

Standard Submittal Package
  • Subdivision Plans - Infill Application (.doc) or (.pdf)
  • Be sure to complete the check list found on the Subdivision Plans - Infill Application
  • Ten (10) complete sets of plans
  • Fee payment in the form of a check made payable to: City of Raleigh
  • Infill calculations on the front cover
  • Plan sets to include but not limited to: Existing conditions, proposed work, utilities, stormwater, tree conservation, and landscape
  • 8.5”x11” separate Stormwater Manual; See application (8) Summary of Water
  • Quality/Quantity calculations on sheet with a separate more detailed calculation packet included, if applicable

 

Where can I find detailed information regarding submittals?
Subdivision Plans - Infill Application (.doc) or (.pdf)

Where do I submit my application?
Office:               City of Raleigh
Department:    City Planning
Location:          Front Desk (sign in your plans)
Address:          One Exchange Plaza, Suite 304, Raleigh, NC 27601
Adjacent to:     219 Fayetteville Street
Phone #:          (919) 516-2626
Hours:              8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

What are the keys to success?

  • Completely and accurately fill out Subdivision Plans - Infill Application (.doc) or (.pdf )
  • Provide a thorough response to city staff comments in writing when re-submitting plans for re-review


What fees are involved and when do I pay them?

  • See Fee Schedule
  • Payment type accepted is check made payable to: City of Raleigh and must be submitted with application
  • Fee payments are delivered to the Department of City Planning located at One Exchange Plaza, Suite 304, Raleigh NC as part of the Submittal Package (see above) 


How long will this process take?

  • Dependent upon complexity of project and client’s accurate and timely response to City plan review comments, process takes approximately 1-2 staff review cycles
  • Each staff review cycle takes approximately 10-15 days
  • Total process takes approximately 10-12 weeks including advertising, public hearing, planning commission meeting, and staff review cycles


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For More Information Contact:
Jacque Baker
 Planner II
Planning Department
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 304
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-516-2630