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If the Zoning Inspector determines that the proposed subdivision of land:
(a) Adjoins an existing public street and does not involve opening, widening, extension or improvement of any roadway or the installation of any public utilities, and
(b) Creates no more than five (5) lots, and
(c) Does not adversely affect adjoining tract of land, and
(d) Complies with the applicable zoning regulations of the Village,
then it shall be classified as a minor subdivision.
If the subdivision is classified as a minor subdivision, only such drawings and information as is determined necessary by the Zoning Inspector to determine compliance with pertinent platting, zoning and other regulations need to be submitted for approval. In determining compliance with these standards, the Zoning Inspector may seek input from the Village Engineer, the Village Administrator and/or other departments of the Village. The Zoning Inspector shall determine if public water and sewer service are needed for the proposed minor subdivision, and shall confirm the availability of such services with the Village Administrator. If the public water and sewer is not available, the application materials must contain approval of the Pickaway County Board of Health. The Zoning Inspector shall submit the application for a minor subdivision to the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, along with a recommendation for approval or disapproval.
The Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board may approve or disapprove said minor subdivision by indicating upon the preliminary plan “Approved (Disapproved) Village of Ashville Planning and Zoning Board”. One (1) copy of the preliminary plan, with such notation thereon, shall be retained for the files of the Planning and Zoning Board.
After approval of a minor subdivision by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, the owner /applicant may submit a deed or deeds describing lots by metes and bounds, which shall conform to the approved preliminary plan. The Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board shall approve such conveyances if they conform to the preliminary plan by noting on said deed or deeds "Approved, Village of Ashville Planning and Zoning Board".
The Board shall review and make recommendations on the submitted preliminary plat not later than the second regular meeting following receipt of the review by the Village Engineer. In reviewing the preliminary plat, the Planning and Zoning Board may seek the input of other Village departments, or consultants retained for that purpose. The cost of all reviews deemed necessary by the Board shall be paid by the applicant.
The Planning and Zoning Board may recommend to Village Council that the submitted preliminary plat be approved, disapproved, or approved with modification. In making its recommendation to Village Council, the Planning and Zoning Board shall respond to the criteria cited in Section 1113.06.
Village Council shall take action on the preliminary plat not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board, or within such further time as is agreed to by the applicant. A preliminary plat shall not be approved unless the Village Council finds that:
(a) The proposed subdivision complies with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, these regulations and other Codes of the Village as applicable, and
(b) The preliminary plat is in general compliance with the Comprehensive Plan of the Village, and
(c) The subdivision can be adequately served with public facilities and services, as indicated by written notice of the Village Administrator, and
(d) All land intended for building sites can be used safely and without endangering the health and safety of the residents by peril from floods, erosion, continuously high water table, poor soil conditions or other menace.
Approval of the preliminary plat shall confer upon the applicant the right for a two (2) year period from the date of approval that the general terms and conditions under which approval was granted will not be changed, and that within the two (2) year period, the whole, part or parts of the preliminary plat may be submitted for final approval.
Upon approval of the preliminary plat, a final plat shall be submitted for land being subdivided. The final plat of the subdivision shall be a comprehensive plan of the development. It shall incorporate all modifications required by the Village Council and otherwise conform to the preliminary plat as approved. The applicant may submit a final plat of only that portion of an approved preliminary plat which he proposes to develop and record at the time, provided that such portion conforms to all provisions of these regulations. Nonetheless, all portions of the tract covered by the preliminary plat shall be developed within a two (2) year period, unless an extension of time is granted by the Board.
Prior to submission of a final plat the applicant shall prepare Construction and Grading Plans, specifications and cost estimates of the required site improvements, and submit three (3) copies to the Board. One (1) of these copies shall be transmitted to the Village Engineer and one (1) copy shall be submitted to the Village Administrator.
The items of the estimates shall conform to the “Village of Ashville Regulations and Material Specifications”, as may be subsequently amended, and shall be grouped as follows:
(a) Street and parking area improvements, including curb, pavement, sidewalks, street lighting, and storm drainage;
(b) Water mains, including lines, valves and hydrants;
(c) Sanitary sewers, including manholes, Y's, Tee's and cleanout;
(d) Site improvements, including seeding and sodding.
The Village Engineer shall review the plans referenced in Section 1113.08
above, and, subject to his review, they shall be approved or returned with comments. The cost of this review by the Engineer shall be paid for by the applicant.
The Village Administrator shall review the plans referenced in Section 1113.08
above and shall comment and make a recommendation on same following receipt of said plans. If no comments are received, the plans shall be considered as approved by the Village Administrator.
The applicant may install, construct, have inspected and approved all required site improvements prior to submitting application for approval of a final plat or he may furnish satisfactory performance guarantees, pursuant to Chapter 1181 of this Ordinance, for the construction of such improvements. The cost of reviews of all improvements shall be paid by the applicant. Such inspections and reviews shall be performed by the Village Engineer, or other Registered Engineer accepted by the Village.
No lot, parcel or tract shall be transferred from the proposed development nor shall any construction work on such development, including grading, be started that may affect the arrangements of public streets or other public improvements until the owner has obtained the necessary approvals of the Construction and Grading Plans from the Village Engineer.
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