Final Plat Checklist 2025

10 Final Plat Checklist To expedite the plat process , please submit all applicable items , below , as a complete package for review to the attention of Shannon Stanley shannonstanley @ johnstonncgov Please designate one project representative to whom we may send any comments and or additional requests as needed PROJECT NAME _____________________________________ DATE ______________ PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE __________________________ EMAIL ______________ YES N A ? ? Erosion Control Inspection Make sure the site is in compliance prior to scheduling an inspection No plat can be recorded until the site is in compliance ? ? Utility Final Inspection Schedule final walkthrough with Shannon Stanley and complete punch list items before the plat is recorded ? ? Bonds for remaining work to be done Common bond examples basin removal , establishing groundcover after power , 10k for utilities etc Do not send bonds or estimates before final inspections There i currently no formal bond forms required by JCPU ? ? Engineers Estimate for bonds We require an engineer’s estimate for any bonds They must be specific in what they are covering They may not simply say “ erosion control ” ? ? Engineers Stormwater Certification This may be a full or partial certification depending if the project is broken into phases If bond is provided , the full certification may be delayed until bond release ? ? Driveway Pipe Size Certification This is provided by the engineer Must be a final and dated within 60 days of the plat being signed ? ? Land Dedication Fee If applicable , the fee can be found on the stormwater permit ? ? Nitrogen Payment If applicable , the fee can be found on the stormwater permit ? ? Utility Sewer Fees Paid Residential sewer fees are not required to be paid in full before the plat is signed However , they must be paid before meters are set ? ? Hydrant Escrow Applicable if site is plumbed for future hydrants Refer to current fee schedule ? ? Include Site Features on the Plat SW and utility easements , jurisdictional wetlands , buffers , floodplains , etc ? ? Impervious Area Limit Maximum approved impervious area limit indicated on plat Please make it large and noticeable ? ? Copy of Operations & Maintenance Agreement For permanent stormwater measures Must be recorded before plat is signed ? ? Copy of Bac - t sample results These results are only valid for 30 days within the plat being signed and before acceptance Coordinate with the engineer on when to take samples One sample at each dead end ? ? Lien Waivers From the utility contractor s ? ? Utility Record Drawings As - built drawings ? ? Utility Engineer’s Certification Sewer and or water certifications ? ? Passing Fire Flow Test Third - party testing ? ? Fire Hydrant Repair Kit One per subdivision Some items above may not be applicable for every plat Check the stormwater and utility approval letters for all required documents All applicable items must be checked off before any plat can be signed by Johnston County Public Utilities Updated 04 02 2025 Page 1 of 1Page