City of Virginia Beach
Development Services Center
Final Subdivision and Survey Plat Standard Notes
The following notes, as required by the City,
Code or policy, are the standard notes used by
the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on final
subdivision and survey plats submitted for
review and recordation.
If you should have further questions regarding
the notes, please contact James Pearce, Ric
Bagtas, or Ray Odom in the Department of
Planning/Development Services Center at
385-8277.
NOTE:
The standard notes reflect the appropriate wording for plat notes. All of
these notes may not necessarily be required on every plat.
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STANDARD NOTES REQUIRED ON ALL PLATS
Surveyor's Note
I,
, A CERTIFIED LAND SURVEYOR DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAT WAS MADE BY ME, THE
UNDERSIGNED, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE OWNER, AND THAT THIS SUBDIVISION IS ENTIRELY WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF LAND COVERED BY DEED DESCRIBED BELOW, AND THAT CONCRETED STEEL PINS AS
SPECIFIED BY THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA ARE
ACTUALLY IN PLACE AT POINTS MARKED THUS, "o" AND/OR AS SHOWN ON THE ACCOMPANY LEGEND,
AND THAT THEIR LOCATIONS ARE CORRECTLY SHOWN.
Source of Title
THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THIS SUBDIVISION WAS CONVEYED TO (CURRENT
OWNER'S NAME) FROM (PREVIOUS OWNER'S NAME) BY DEED DATED
AND RECORDED IN
INSTRUMENT NUMBER OR DEED BOOK
AT PAGE
IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA.
Owner's Note
THE PLATTING OR DEDICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, (INSERT CORRECT DESCRIPTION
OF THE LAND SUBDIVIDED) LOCATED IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA IS WITH THE FREE CONSENT AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIRE OF THE UNDERSIGNED (INDICATE OWNERS), WHO CERTIFY THAT,
(HE/SHE/THEY) ARE THE FEE SIMPLE OWNER(S) OF SAID LAND, AND THAT THERE (ARE/ARE NO)
ENCUMBRANCES ON THIS PROPERTY. THE DEDICATION OF THE STREETS AND EASEMENTS ARE SUBJECT
TO THE RIGHTS OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA AND ARE FOR THE PURPOSE REFERENCED ON
THE PLAT AS WELL AS FOR SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE.
SIGNED
SIGNED
Date
OWNERS
Notary's Note
STATE OF
CITY OF (VIRGINIA BEACH/or APPROPRIATE CITY) , TO WIT:
I, (NOTARY'S NAME) , A NOTARY PUBLIC, IN AND FOR THE CITY AND STATED AFORESAID, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY THAT (OWNERS NAME, OWNER/PRESIDENT OF ** CORPORATION) WHOSE NAME(S) ARE SIGNED TO
THE FOREGOING WRITING, BEARING DATE ON THE
DAY OF
, 20 HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE
SAME BEFORE ME IN MY CITY AND STATE AFORESAID. HE/SHE/THEY IS/ARE PERSONALLY KNOWN TO ME
OR HAS/HAVE PRODUCED _____________________ AS IDENTIFICATION.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS
DAY OF
, 20
______________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
.
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES _________________
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Trustee's Notary
STATE OF
CITY OF (VIRGINIA BEACH/or APPROPRIATE CITY) , TO WIT:
I, (NOTARY'S NAME) , A NOTARY PUBLIC, IN AND FOR THE CITY AND STATED AFORESAID, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY THAT (TRUSTEE'S NAME, ) WHOSE NAME(S) ARE SIGNED TO THE FOREGOING WRITING, BEARING
DATE ON THE
DAY OF
, 20 HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE SAME BEFORE ME IN MY CITY AND
STATE AFORESAID. HE/SHE/THEY IS/ARE PERSONALLY KNOWN TO ME OR HAS/HAVE PRODUCED
_____________________ AS IDENTIFICATION.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS
DAY OF
, 20
__________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
.
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES __________________
* Owner's & Trustee's Notary may be incorporated into the same notary note, if applicable
Directors' Note
THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFY THAT THE SUBDIVISION AS IT APPEARS ON THIS PLAT CONFORMS TO THE
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND AND IS ACCORDINGLY APPROVED.
BY SUCH APPROVAL, THE UNDERSIGNED DO NOT CERTIFY AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE BOUNDARY,
STREET OR OTHER LINES SHOWN ON THIS PLAT.
APPROVED:
PLANNING DIRECTOR, CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
DATE: __________________________
APPROVED:
DATE: ________________________
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
(If Appropriate)
APPROVED:
VIRGINIA BEACH HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DATE:__________________________
Total Area Note
THE TOTAL AREA ENCOMPASSED WITHIN THIS SUBDIVISION =
SQ.FT./AC.
Meridian Source Note
“THE MERIDIAN SOURCE OF THIS PLAT IS BASED ON THE VIRGINIA STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM,
SOUTH ZONE, NAD 1983/1993 (HARN). COORDINATE VALUES SHOWN ARE EXPRESSED IN U.S. SURVEY
FEET.”
“THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH CONTROL REFERENCE POINT USED TO ESTABLISH THE COORDINATE
VALUES SHOWN HEREON IS #_____________.”
Standard Public Drainage or Utility Easement(to be placed next to Easement on Plat)
(DRAINAGE OR UTILITY) EASEMENT IS HEREBY DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH UNLESS
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
ALL EASEMENTS, EXCEPT THOSE NOTED OR SHOWN AS PRIVATE, ARE HEREBY DEDICATED TO THE CITY
OF VIRGINIA BEACH.
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Standard Private Easement (Standard Note for Note Section)
A STANDARD FIVE-FOOT (5') PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED ALONG ALL SIDE
AND REAR PROPERTY LINES.
SPECIALIZED STANDARD NOTES TO BE INCLUDED ON PLATS WHEN
REQUIRED:
Drainage Disclaimer Note for Plats
THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW TO MAINTAIN THE PUBLIC EASEMENT
DEDICATED HEREIN EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SAID EASEMENT IS CURRENTLY BEING UTILIZED FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES.
Major Canal Easements - Canals 1, 2, 3, and 4
A)
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXCAVATE ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE CANAL EASEMENT
AT ANY TIME WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO, OR DESTRUCTION OF, ANY FACILITY NOW OR
HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THIS EASEMENT.
B)
THE CITY HAS THE RIGHT TO USE ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE EASEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE CANAL WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO, OR
DESTRUCTION OF, ANY FACILITY NOW OR HEREINAFTER CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE EASEMENT.
C)
SHOULD THE CITY IN THE EXERCISE OF ITS EASEMENT RIGHTS HAVE TO REMOVE ANY
STRUCTURE OR FACILITY LOCATED IN THE EASEMENT, IT CAN DO SO AND CHARGE THE COST OF
SUCH REMOVAL TO THE OWNER.
Deed Restriction Note
A DEED RESTRICTION HAS BEEN RECORDED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA IN DEED BOOK
, AT PAGE
OR BY INSTRUMENT #
.
Agricultural District Note
THIS SUBDIVISION IS LOCATED IN AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO NOISE, DUST,
ODOR, CHEMICAL SPRAYING, AND THE LIKE AS THE RESULT OF THE RAISING OF CROPS AND LIVESTOCK
ON NEARBY PROPERTY.
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Note
ALL OR A PORTION OF THIS SUBDIVISION IS LOCATED IN A CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION AREA AND IS
SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION AREA ORDINANCE.
Southern Watersheds Management Ordinance Note
ALL OR A PORTION OF THIS SUBDIVISION IS LOCATED IN A SOUTHERN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AREA
AND IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTHERN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE.
Existing Dwelling Only Note
THIS SUBDIVISION IS APPROVED FOR EXISTING DWELLINGS ONLY.
Interior Street Dedication Note
ALL INTERIOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY ARE HEREBY DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA.
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Homeowner's Association Membership Note
MEMBERSHIP IN THE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION IS MANDATORY.
Health Department Note*
A)
(LOT/PARCEL) IS NOT A BUILDABLE SITE UNTIL SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM
BY THE VIRGINIA BEACH HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
B)
(LOT/PARCEL) IS NOT A BUILDABLE SITE UNTIL A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS OBTAINED FROM
THE VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVAL FOR A SEPTIC SYSTEM IS OBTAINED FROM
THE VIRGINIA BEACH HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
C)
LOT (S) IS/ARE NOT A BUILDING SITE UNTIL APPROVAL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ON-SITE
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN GRANTED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR CITY
APPROVED SEWER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AND AN APPROPRIATE USE PERMIT OR REZONING IS
ACQUIRED.
4)
(PARCEL/LOT)
IS APPROVED FOR EXISTING STRUCTURES ONLY BY THE VIRGINIA
BEACH HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
*
Cross reference preliminary approval letter for appropriate note (either A, B or C)
Subdivision Variance Notes
A)
A VARIANCE TO SECTION 4.4(b) OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, REGARDING MINIMUM LOT
REQUIREMENTS, WAS APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL ON
B)
(DATE) .
A VARIANCE TO SECTION 4.4(d) OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, REGARDING DIRECT ACCESS TO
A PUBLIC STREET, WAS APPROVED BY THE VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL ON (DATE) .
Use Permit Note
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR (NUMBER)
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN THE AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT WAS GRANTED ON (DATE) FOR THIS SITE. THE DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
AVAILABLE TO THIS SITE ARE RESTRICTED TO THOSE ALLOWED BY THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
City Engineer's Office Notes
A)
Areas adjacent to drainageway or shoreline where the bank slope is 8% or greater:
FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THESE LOTS INCLUDING ANY FILLING OR PHYSICAL ALTERATION OF
THE LOTS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERMITS FROM THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH OR OTHER
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
B)
Highly Erodible Soils:
DUE TO THE HIGH ERODIBILITY OF THE SOILS EXISTING WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO FLOODPLAINS,
REMOVAL OF EXISTING VEGETATION OR ALTERATION OF EXISTING CONTOURS MAY ACCELERATE
EROSION AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERMITS FROM THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH OR
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
Street Closure Notes
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF (STREET NAME) ON
#_________.
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(DATE) , ORDINANCE
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Pump Station
PUMP STATION SITE IS APPROVED FOR AN UNMANNED UTILITY STATION ONLY. IT IS NOT APPROVED FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.
Buffer Notes
A)
A 50-FOOT BUFFER MUST BE MAINTAINED ALONG THE
(WATER FEATURE) WHICH BORDERS THE
PROPERTY LINE. NO DEVELOPMENT OR CLEARING OF VEGETATION WILL BE ALLOWED WITHIN
THE DELINEATED BUFFER.
B)
A 50-FOOT VEGETATED BUFFER MUST BE ESTABLISHED ON ALL PROPERTY LINES, WHICH ADJOIN
AN ONGOING AGRICULTURAL OPERATION, PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. THE VEGETATED BUFFERS
MUST BE ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN.
Previously Improperly Subdivided Lots (to be placed above the City signature lines)
BY SIGNING THIS PLAT, I DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTENCE OF PARCEL/LOT
.
AICUZ Note
THIS SITE LIES WITHIN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT POTENTIAL ZONE
AND/OR NOISE ZONE(S)
AND
MAY BE SUBJECT TO AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS AND/OR ABOVE AVERAGE NOISE LEVELS DUE TO ITS
PROXIMITY TO AIRPORT OPERATIONS. NOISE ATTENUATION MEASURES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
MAY BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AIRPORT NOISE ATTENUATION AND SAFETY
ORDINANCE AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN IMPOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
202(B) OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE.@
Vacate Interior Lot Line Note
ALL INTERIOR LOT LINES ARE HEREBY VACATED.
Land Management Recordation Note
A)
LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN RECORDED IN DEED/MAP BOOK
NUMBER
.
, PAGE
B)
LAND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED IN DEED/MAP BOOK
INSTRUMENT NUMBER
.
OR BY INSTRUMENT
, PAGE
OR BY
BOUNDARY SURVEY PLAT NOTES
Planning Department Signature Line:
THE UNDERSIGNED DOES NOT CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE (BOUNDARY/PHYSICAL) SURVEY,
STREETS OR OTHER LINES SHOWN ON THIS PLAT. THIS PLAT HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED FOR FULL CITY
CODE COMPLIANCE. THIS PLAT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SUBDIVISION OF LAND.
APPROVED:
DATE:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
Surveyor's note - signed, sealed and dated:
Survey Plat Note
I,
, A LAND SURVEYOR, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SURVEY, TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, IS CORRECT AND COMPLIES WITH THE MINIMUM PROCEDURES AND
STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE VIRGINIA STATE BOARD OF LAND SURVEYORS.
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THIS SURVEY IS NOT INTENDED TO SHOW ANY EASEMENTS OR IMPROVEMENTS THAT MAY AFFECT THE
PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON, EXCEPT THOSE AS SHOWN.
SIGNED:
, L.S.
DATE: ________________________
REQUIRED ON ALL SURVEY PLATS
THIS PLAT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SUBDIVISION OF LAND.
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