(a) Purpose. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, a proposed division or creation of a parcel of land as a minor subdivision shall be reviewed and approved according to the following.
(b) Determination of Minor Subdivision. Approval of a minor subdivision may be granted by the Zoning Administrator if the proposed division of a parcel of land meets all of the following conditions:
(1) Not more than five (5) lots have been created from the original tract within the last five (5) years. The original tract for any parcel of land shall be defined by the plot as shown by the Williams County Auditor 's tax maps, a copy of which is maintained in the Office of the Williams County Auditor;
(2) The proposed subdivision is not contrary to any applicable subdivision or zoning regulation;
(3) The proposed subdivision is located along an existing public road and involves no opening, widening or extension of any street or road;
(4) The proposed subdivision does not involve the installation of an underground public utility; and
(5) Existing sewage and storm sewers, water mains and other utilities and drainage are adequately provided for each house or building.
A. If the plat is used as a building site, evidence shall be submitted showing the approval of the City Engineer for any proposed sewage treatment facilities on the premises.
B. If the plat is used as a building site, written evidence shall be submitted indicating the purchaser's awareness of and proposed resolution of any potential drainage problems on the property. The site shall comply with the design and improvement standards set forth in Chapter 1133.
C. Each lot shall be provided with a tap-in to the existing utilities.
(c) Replats. Replatting of two (2) to five (5) lots into one lot shall be considered under the minor subdivision regulations. The replatting of six (6) or more lots into one lot shall comply with the Subdivision Regulations for preliminary and final plats.
(d) Lot splits. The creation of a new lot from a portion of an existing lot shall be considered under the minor subdivision regulations.
(e) Submission Requirements. The applicant for minor subdivision approval shall submit an application to the Zoning Administrator. The application shall include the following:
(1) A proposed deed with a description following a survey prepared by a person licensed to make surveys in Ohio showing the property to be deeded, the tract designation or other description according to the real estate records of the Auditor's Office, the boundary line of the tract to be deeded, accurate in scale.
(2) A map indicating the drainage of the property and any watercourses on the property
(3) The Zoning Administrator may require the applicant to submit any additional information he or she deems relevant to the proposal.
(f) Approval Procedures. If approval is given under such conditions, the Zoning Administrator shall approve such proposed division and, upon presentation of a conveyance for such parcel, shall date the conveyance and stamp thereon the following words: "Approval by the City of Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, no plat required." The Zoning Administrator shall sign the conveyance. If such conveyance is not recorded within 180 days from the date of approval, such approval shall automatically become void. (Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)