(a) No subdivider or builder constructing buildings within a subdivision, or person, firm or corporation being the agent of a subdivider or builder in the sale of lots within a subdivision, shall sell a lot or construct a building without first having posted within a designated sales office or within a temporary construction office of such builder or subdivider the following:
(1) A copy of the final plat of the subdivision which has been approved for recording purposes only by the Planning Commission and other required administrative officials of the Municipality;
(2) A topographical map clearly showing thereon grades, elevations, easements, open ditches, swales, creeks, walkways and any other land characteristics of the subdivision that may be of concern to a prospective purchaser;
(3) A copy of all declarations of covenants and deed restrictions which have been recorded with the Cuyahoga County Recorder and which run with the land;
(4) A copy of any nonprofit homeowners' association charter, rules and regulations, if any, which may be applicable to the homeowners within the subdivision; and
(5) A statement for each lot to be sold specifying the type and amount of charge or charges to be paid to the Municipality by any prospective buyer, or agent for the prospective buyer, for any sanitary fee or other charge respectively, before a building permit can be issued for construction on each lot.
(b) Every subdivider or builder constructing buildings within a subdivision, or person, firm or corporation being the agent of a subdivider or builder in the sale of lots within a subdivision, shall require that all prospective purchasers of lots and/or buildings within the subdivision execute and sign a certificate stating therein that such prospective purchaser has been shown and has reviewed all of the plats, plans and documents specified in subsection (a) hereof before the sale of a lot or building the subdivision has been made.
(c) The Secretary is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this section to all builders and developers, or persons, firms or corporations that are the agents of builders and developers, currently building or selling lots or lands within subdivisions of the Municipality.
(d) The Building Inspector is hereby directed to furnish a certified copy of this section to all builders and developers making application for a building permit within the Municipality, at the time a subdivision plat is approved.
(Ord. 2016-07-24. Passed 8-3-16.)