§ 32-4-271. REQUIRED.

(a)

In general. The applicant shall prepare a plat in accordance with the approved Development Plan for any subdivision.

(b)

Dedication of public improvements. Along with the subdivision plat, the applicant shall include formal irrevocable offers of dedication to the public of all public improvements including streets, local government uses, utilities, parks, and easements, in a form approved by the County Attorney.

(c)

Retention of improvement by applicant. If an applicant retains any open space, streets, utilities, or recreational facilities, or conveys them to a homeowners association or similar entity, the applicant shall submit for the approval of the Office of Law, a declaration of protective covenants, together with the articles of incorporation and corporate bylaws that will provide for use in common and maintenance of the land.

(d)

Acceptance of dedication by County Executive.

(1)

Only the County Executive may accept formal offers of dedication of the public improvements including streets, easements, parks, open space, and other public areas.

(2)

The recording of a plat does not constitute or imply the acceptance by the county of any public improvement including streets, easements, parks, open space, or other public areas shown on the plat.

(e)

Agreement with public service company.

(1)

(i)

The plat shall be accompanied by a copy of agreements to be executed with the public services companies in whose service territory the subdivision is located.

(ii)

The agreements shall be in accordance with the public services companies procedures for underground telephone and electric services for a subdivision.

(2)

The agreement with the public service company shall provide that the applicant shall:

(i)

Assume responsibility for all applicable charges and deposits in accordance with the applicable Public Service Commission rules and company service tariffs, even if building lots of the subdivision are sold, developed, or improved by third parties; and

(ii)

Post all required deposits and charges for burying telephone and electric services before the earlier of:

1.

The conveyance of a lot in the subdivision; or

2.

The awarding of a contract for the construction of required public improvements or private improvements within the subdivision.

(f)

Required notations. The plat shall contain the following notations:

(1)

That recording of the plat does not constitute or imply acceptance by the county of any public improvement including streets, easements, parks, open space, or other public areas shown on the plat;

(2)

That recording of the plat does not guarantee construction of streets or utilities by the county;

(3)

That the information shown may be superseded by a subsequent or amended plat;

(4)

That additional information concerning the plat may be obtained from the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections; and

(5)

That the applicant has included formal irrevocable offers of dedication to the public of all public improvements including streets, local government uses, utilities, parks, and easements.

(g)

Required contents of record plat. The record plat shall:

(1)

Be drawn clearly and shall conform to the requirements under § 3-108 of the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, relating to the making, filing, and recording of plats;

(2)

Contain a notation of any self-imposed restrictions and any building setback lines;

(3)

Contain the endorsements by the Directors of Permits, Approvals and Inspections and Environmental Protection and Sustainability as required by § 32-4-272 of this subtitle;

(4)

Contain the lot numbers, addresses, and street names as approved by the county; and

(5)

Indicate all corners and other points in their proper places.

(h)

Title. When possible, the applicant shall group the following items regarding the title:

(1)

Name of subdivision;

(2)

Location by election district, county, and state;

(3)

Names, addresses, and signatures of owner and land surveyor with seal affixed; and

(4)

Date and nature of revision, if applicable.

(i)

Graphic items. The applicant shall show on the record plat the following graphic items relating to the plat:

(1)

A heavy line indicating the boundary of the subdivision;

(2)

Exact locations, widths, and names of all streets within the subdivision and widths of alleys and crosswalkways;

(3)

All easement reservations or rights-of-way provided for public services or utilities in the subdivision, and any limitations on the easements;

(4)

Accurate outlines of any areas to be reserved for common use by residents of the subdivision or for general public use, with the purposes indicated;

(5)

Front building lines, shown graphically, with dimensions;

(6)

Block, lot, and improvement numbers and lines, with accurate bearings and dimensions of all block and lot lines, including lengths of arcs and radii; and

(7)

Northpoint.

(j)

Bearings to refer to coordinate system. All bearings on the record plat shall be referred to a coordinate system approved by the Director of the Department of Public Works.

(1988 Code, §§ 26-213, 26-214) (Bill No. 8-96, §§ 1, 3, 3-23-1996; Bill No. 34-98, § 1, 4-10-1998; Bill No. 79-01, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 75-03, §§ 20, 21, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 58-09, § 4, 8-17-2009; Bill No. 122-10, §§ 12, 30, 1-16-2011)