Section
155.01 Definitions
155.02 Approval of subdivision required
155.03 Subdivision for which no plat is required
155.04 Subdivision approval process for which plat is required
155.05 Concept plan; items to be shown on a concept plan
155.06 Concept plan approval
155.07 Items to be shown on subdivision improvement plan
155.08 Design standards
155.09 Procedure for securing subdivision plan approval; permits and deposits
155.10 Variances
155.11 Inspection of public improvements
155.12 Items to be shown on plat of subdivision
155.13 General requirements for plat approval
155.14 Procedure for obtaining approval of final or record plat
155.15 Security for completion of subdivision improvements
155.16 Approval not acceptance
155.17 Acceptance of public streets or other public improvements
155.18 Guarantee bond
155.19 Subdivider's certificate of title
155.20 Guarantee of payment of taxes and assessments
Appendix: Subdivision exhibits
For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. A minor right-of-way used primarily for vehicular access to the rear or side of properties.
BUILDING SETBACK LINE. The line indicating the minimum distance between the property line and buildings or structures on the site.
CONCEPT PLAN. The initial development proposal to scale including both narrative and site design information, intending to provide the Village Planning Commission with a firm understanding of the manner in which the site is to be developed.
CROSSWALKWAY. A right-of-way used primarily for pedestrian travel through or across any portion of a block.
CUL-DE-SAC. A short, minor street having but one end open for motor traffic, the other being permanently terminated by a vehicular turnaround of prescribed dimensions.
EASEMENT. A grant by a property owner of the use for a specific purpose or purposes of a designated strip of land to the general public, a corporation or other individuals.
LOT. A unit area of land within a subdivision intended for transfer of ownership or for building development.
LOT, DOUBLE FRONTAGE. A lot with opposite ends abutting on streets.
MASTER PLAN. The comprehensive plan made and adopted by the Amberley Village Planning Commission indicating the general location recommended for motorways, parks and other public open spaces, public building sites, public utilities, and residential development.
MOTORWAY. A principal arterial route designated on the Master Plan as a thoroughfare.
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION. A map showing the division of a tract of land at least five acres or more in size, into two or more parcels, and prepared for the purpose of recording.
PROTECTIVE COVENANT. A restriction on the use of private property within a subdivision for the purpose of providing mutual protection against undesirable aspects of development.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Any of the following: roadway pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, crosswalkways, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers and other appurtenant construction as related to the subdivision improvement plan.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The entire strip of land lying between the property lines of a street, alley, or crosswalkway.
STREET. A right-of-way designed for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, regardless of its designation by name, such as street, motorway, thoroughfare, avenue, lane, place, or the like.
STREET, COLLECTOR. A street designed to serve as an important traffic way for a neighborhood, or as a feeder to a thoroughfare, or important neighborhood street.
STREET, HALF. That half, within a subdivision, of a street whose centerline is coincident with a subdivision boundary.
STREET, LOCAL. Any street other than a thoroughfare or important neighborhood street.
SUBDIVISION. The division of any parcel of land shown as a unit or as contiguous units on the last preceding tax roll, into two or more parcels, sites, or lots; or the improvement of one or more parcels of land for residential, commercial, or industrial structures or groups of structures involving the division or allocation of land for the opening, widening, or extension of any street or streets, except private streets serving industrial structures; or the
division or allocation of land as open spaces for common use by owners, occupants, or leaseholders or as easements for the extension and maintenance of public sewer, water, storm drainage, or other public facilities.
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT PLAN. A drawing to scale showing a proposed subdivision of land, together with the public improvements which are to be installed therein. Such drawing is not recordable.
THOROUGHFARE. A street of considerable continuity designed as a major traffic way and designated as such in the master plan.
ZONING. Regulation by districts of the height, area, and use of buildings, use of land, and density of population and the ordinances adopted by the village regulations.
('69 Code, § 152.01) (Ord. passed 9-13-54; Am. Ord. passed 4-14-58; Am. Ord. C-611, passed 2-9-87)
(B) The plat of subdivision is the official record plat. It may be submitted concurrently with the subdivision improvement plan or at any time within three years following the Commission's authorization to proceed under the provisions of the subdivision improvement plan. The plat of subdivision shall not be approved by the Commission prior to the completion or assurance of completion of all public improvements, in accordance with the subdivision improvement plan and the provision of this chapter.
('69 Code, § 152.03) (Ord. passed 9-13-54; Am. Ord. passed 4-14-58; Am. Ord. C-611, passed 2-9-87)
(A) No plat shall be required for subdivisions:
(1) Along an existing public street, not involving the opening, widening, or extension of any street or road and involving no more than five lots after the original tract has been completely subdivided; or,
(2) Not involving the opening or extension of any street or easement of access and in which past subdivision and development has so far proceeded that the preparation and recording of a plat would serve no public or planning purpose.
(B) The proposed division shall be presented to the representative authorized by the Planning Commission to approve such conveyances without a plat. The representative may, in addition to the conveyance document, require a sketch and such other information as is pertinent to his determination hereunder. Within a reasonable period of time following submission of the proposed division and any information requested, the representative shall determine if the proposed subdivision qualifies for approval without preparation of a plat and if so shall further determine whether or not the proposed division conforms to the design standards and other requirements of this chapter.
(1) The representative must secure the approval of the Village Manager before approving the division. The Village Manager will then stamp the conveyance "Approved by Planning Commission, Village of Amberley, no plat required."
(2) If the representative disapproves the division, he shall so inform the person submitting the conveyance stating the reasons therefor.
(3) In the event the representative refuses approval, the person submitting the proposed division may appeal to the Planning Commission. The representative may prefer to refer the matter to the Planning Commission for the determinations required by this section.
('69 Code § 152.04(C)) (Am. Ord. C-611, passed 2-9-87)
Statutory reference:
Approved by planning authority without plat, see R.C. § 711.131
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