(a) It is strongly recommended that, prior to filing a preliminary subdivision plan application, the developer submit a conceptual plan to the Planning and Zoning Administrator for review. Depending on the particulars of the proposed development, the Planning and Zoning Administrator may request input from the Technical Review Group.
(b) A preliminary subdivision plan application shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Eight 11" by 17" size copies and two full size copies of all preliminary subdivision plans and supporting information shall be included with the application submittal. In addition, plan sheets shall be submitted in electronic form in either jpeg or tif formats. Upon the filing of a preliminary subdivision plan application, the Planning and Zoning Administrator shall review the application for compliance with § 1113.02 of these Subdivision Regulations. Should any information not be included with the application, it shall be returned to the developer with a written explanation of what information is missing. No preliminary subdivision plan application shall be reviewed by village officials until all required information has been received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
(c) A fee as stipulated by ordinance, paid by the developer, shall be included with the preliminary subdivision plan application filing.
(d) All preliminary subdivision plans shall be prepared by a certified land surveyor duly registered by the State of Ohio.
(e) Council shall review the preliminary subdivision plan and act thereon within 60 calendar days from receipt of a complete application. Council may approve the plan as submitted or modified, it may conditionally approve the plan and stipulate the conditions of such approval, or it may disapprove the plan and express the reasons therefore. The developer shall be advised as to the decision of Council by letter and/or legible markings and notes on the plan.
(f) All updated preliminary subdivision plans and supporting information submitted to Council for review shall include all revisions requested at Council's prior meeting. Upon the submittal of updated preliminary subdivision plans and supporting information, the Planning and Zoning Administrator shall review the submittal for compliance with the requested revisions. Should any information not be included with the updated submittal, it shall be returned to the developer with a written explanation of what information is missing. No updated submittal shall be reviewed by village officials until the requested revisions have been made.
(g) Approval of a preliminary subdivision plan shall not constitute approval of the final subdivision plat nor required improvement plans, but rather shall be deemed an expression of approval of the layout as a guide to preparation of the engineering construction plans and final subdivision plat.
(h) Review of the preliminary plan is based on conformance with present zoning, general conformance with the required improvement as stipulated herein, and compatibility to adjacent land use, adjacent zoning and to appropriate plans for the area, including but not limited to the comprehensive plan.
(i) Whether it is proposed to develop the property in one section or in multiple sections, the layout of the entire tract is required.
(j) Public notification for the review of a preliminary subdivision plan shall consist of listing on the Council's meeting agenda posted in accordance with the all applicable laws and rules.
(Ord. 2020-10, passed 6-15-2020)