(a) "Allotment" and "subdivision" are used herein synonymously and refer to the subdivision of land into either streets and lots, or into lots, and intended to be recorded as a plat.
(b) "City" means the City of Garfield Heights.
(c) "Council" means the Council of the City.
(d) “Commission" mean the Planning Commission of the City.
(e) “Engineer” means the Engineer appointed by the City to act as the Engineer for the City and is a licensed professional engineer.
(f) “Major Subdivision” means any subdivision of land which is not a Minor Subdivision.
(g) “Minor Subdivision” means subdivision of a parcel which abuts an existing public street, which does not involve the opening, widening or extension of any street or the extension of utilities by easement, or does not include more than five (5) lots after the original parcel has been completely subdivided.
(h) "Owner" means the individual, individuals, company, corporation or trustee in whom or which is vested the legal title to the lands proposed to be allotted.
(i) “Subdivision” means the division of any parcel of land shown as a unit or as contiguous units on the last preceding tax duplicate of the County into two (2) or more parcels, sites or lots, for immediate or future transfer of ownership. The Subdivision also includes the improvement of one (1) or more parcels of land for recreational, residential, commercial or industrial purposes, involving the division or allocation of land for the opening, widening or extension of any street or streets, open space, or as easements for the extension and maintenance of public sewers, drainage, water supply or other public facilities.
(j) "Subdivision Regulations" or "Regulations" means Ordinance 37-1955, passed April 11, 1955, as amended, which is codified as Title Three of this Part Eleven - Planning and Zoning Code. (Ord. 37-1955. Passed 4-11-55.)