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standards and the zoning ordinance requirements in effect at the time that each remaining section is recorded. Sec. 33.1-34. Procedure for approval of final plat. Upon approval of the preliminary plan by the agent, the subdivider shall submit two reproducible copies of the record plat to the agent for review and approval. The record plat shall not be approved until the applicant: (1) Has complied with the requirements and minimum standards of design set forth in this chapter; (2) Has incorporated such changes or complied with such conditions on the final plan as may have been stipulated in the letter of notification following action by the agent on the preliminary plan; and (3) Has made satisfactory arrangements for performance assurances as specified in article III of this chapter. Sec. 33.1-35. Final plat—Submittal requirements. The final plat for a subdivision shall be on blue -line or black -line print. The final subdivision plat shall be prepared by a professional engineer or land surveyor licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The size of the record plat shall not be smaller than 11 inches by 17 inches or larger than 18 inches by 24 inches. If more than one sheet is used, sheets shall be numbered in sequence and an index shall be provided. If several sheets are necessary, they shall all be of the same size and match points shall be clearly indicated. In addition to the requirements for a preliminary plat, the final plat for a subdivision shall also include the following: (a) The accurate location and dimensions by bearings and distances, including all curve data, for all lots, and street lines and centerlines of streets and easements and other rights-of-way. Reference must be made to known permanent monuments, and, where required by the city engineer, to the state system of plane coordinates. Linear distances shall be in feet and decimals correct to the nearest one-hundredth of a foot. All dimensions, both linear and angular, shall be determined by an accurate control survey, which must close and balance with angular measurements correct to the nearest second. Meridian shown shall be based on City of Portsmouth geodetic control network. (b) The data of all curves along the street frontage shall be shown in detail at the curve or in a curve data table containing the following: delta, radius, arc, tangent, chord and chord bearings. (c) When the subdivision consists of land acquired from more than one source of title, the outlines of these tracts shall be indicated by dashed lines, and the identification of the respective tracts shall be shown on the plat. (d) Name and location of subdivision, name and address of record owner and subdivider, date of drawing, true north point, scale and a location map with a minimum scale of 1,000 feet to the inch.