Notwithstanding any of the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations, a proposed division of a parcel of land along an existing public street into no more than five lots and not involving the opening, widening or extension of any street or road, or the extension of utilities, may be submitted, as a Minor Subdivision to the Planning Commission for approval without platting. So long as prior approval of the County Engineer is obtained for the survey of the new lots, and the City Engineer is satisfied with the legal descriptions, and the Commission is satisfied that the proposed division is not contrary to the letter and spirit of applicable platting, subdividing and zoning regulations, it shall stamp the deed of conveyance "approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Garfield Heights, Ohio" and have it signed by its Chairman, Secretary or such other officials as may be designated by it, and the Building Commissioner shall not issue a building permit for any parcel of land divided in accordance with the provisions of this section unless the deed of conveyance therefor has been so stamped. The Commission shall require the submission of a sketch and such other information as may be requested by the City Engineer or as may be pertinent to the Planning Commission’s determination of the Minor Subdivision. The sale or exchange of parcels between adjoining lot owners, where such sale or exchange does not create additional building sites, shall be exempted from these Subdivision Regulations. The Building Commissioner and City Engineer shall review any request for such a lot split and determine if there is no need to subdivide. If no subdivision is necessary, such transfer shall be deemed a lot split and the Planning Commission secretary shall stamp any such deed for a lot split as a “lot split not subject to Planning Commission action” prior to the recording of said deed with the County Recorder. The fee for a lot split shall be in an amount fixed by Council or by the Subdivision Regulations and shall be paid upon application for approval of a lot split. When determining if the lot split shall be permitted, the Building Commissioner and City Engineer shall insure that each lot, after split, would still comply with the minimum zoning requirements of the City. (Ord. 37-1955. Passed 4-11-55.)