What is the approval process for minor subdivisions?
• Pre-Application Conference & Sketch Plan: Upon request, staff will review a sketch plan of a subdivision proposal, providing specific guidance and the necessary forms to complete for the subdivision application. The sketch should provide basic information regarding the proposed subdivision, allowing staff to begin the review process. The sketch plan allows staff to look at the proposal and its compatibility with the County’s development ordinances. In this way, County staff can provide the applicant with specific guidance before investing time and effort in detailed engineering plans and documents. Submitting a sketch plan is an optional, but helpful, part of the subdivision approval process. While the pre-application conference and sketch plan are optional, they are highly recommended.

• Development Plan: For subdivisions requiring the construction of publicly-used infrastructure (public and private roads, public water, and/or public sewer), a development plan must be submitted to New Kent Planning for approval. Along with the completed application, the applicant must submit ten copies of the development plan and the appropriate fees. The development plan is sent to various county and state agencies for review and comment. The applicant should receive all comments regarding the development plan within 60 days. Approval of the development plan allows the applicant to proceed with the preparation of the final plats.

• Final Plat: After the approval of a development plan (when required), an application for final plat approval may be submitted. Along with the complete application, the applicant must submit ten copies of the final plat and the appropriate fees. The final plat is sent to various county and state agencies for review and comment. The applicant should receive all comments regarding the final plat within 60 days. Approval of the final plat allows the applicant to proceed with the preparation of record plats depicting the information contained on the approved final plat. After the record plats have been signed by the appropriate agencies, the plat, along with the necessary legal documents, can be recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the New Kent County Courthouse.

Show All Answers

1. What is a Comprehensive Plan?
2. Why have a Comprehensive Plan?
3. Why update the Comprehensive Plan?
4. What is the relationship between the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning?
5. What is a subdivision?
6. What is a minor subdivision?
7. What are the types of minor subdivisions?
8. What is the approval process for minor subdivisions?
9. Who owns a house/parcel?
10. How can I reach Planning?
11. Who should I contact to report a missing street name sign?