Final plats and data prepared for final approved and recording shall include:
(a) The final plat drawn in ink on tracing cloth on sheets twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches at a scale of 100 feet to one inch. Where necessary, the plat may be on several sheets accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision at an appropriate scale. For large subdivisions, the final plat may be submitted for approval progressively in contiguous phases satisfactory to the Planning Commission and Engineer. The final plat shall show the following:
(1) Primary control points, approved by the Engineer, or descriptions and ties to such control points, to which all dimensions, angles, bearings and similar data on the plat shall be referred.
(2) Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets, easements, and other rights of way and property lines of residential lots and other sites; with distances, radii, arcs, chords, and tangents of all curves to the nearest one-hundredth of a foot, bearings or deflection angles to the nearest second.
(3) Name and right-of-way width of each street or other right of way.
(4) The location of the termini of existing and proposed streets on adjoining property with such dimensions as are necessary to show their relation to streets being dedicated in the proposed subdivision.
(5) Location, dimensions and purpose of any easements.
(6) Number identification and area in square feet of each lot or site.
(7) Purpose for which sites, other than residential lots, are dedicated or reserved.
(8) Minimum building setback line on all lots and other sites in accordance with the municipal Zoning Code.
(9) Location and description of all monuments used or established in determining the boundaries, as well as those set by boundary corners and the locations of street monuments which shall later be set by the owner, subdivider or his agent.
(10) Names of record owners of adjoining unplatted land.
(11) Reference to recorded subdivision plats of adjoining platted land by record name, date, volume and page numbers as recorded.
(12) Certification by the surveyor or engineer preparing plat, verifying the data shown thereon, and definitely identifying the lands proposed to be dedicated for public use, with proper dedicatory clauses as provided by law.
(13) Certification of title showing that the applicant is the land owner.
(14) Statement by owner dedicating streets, rights of way and any sites for public uses and acceptance by Council.
(15) Title, scale, north arrow and date.
(16) Final approval paragraph for execution by the Planning Commission, with dates and the signature of the Chairman and Secretary. Unless all of the improvements herein required in these Regulations have been installed, the clause reciting the approval of Planning Commission shall state clearly that the plat for record is approved by Planning Commission for record purposes only and that such approval does not constitute the acceptance for public use of any streets or other land which the plat indicates shall be dedicated to such use.
(b) The following format guidelines are intended as general guidelines for development and submission of improvement plans. However, other methods and alternatives that produce the desired results may be considered. Any proposed variations or deviations from these guidelines should be discussed with and approved by the Engineer prior to plan preparation.
(1) Plan sequence.
A. Title sheet.
B. Roadway plan and profile sheets.
C. Intersection details.
D. Grading plan.
E. Sediment control plan.
F. Cut and fill plan.
G. Clearing plan.
H. Drainage area map.
I. Miscellaneous storm and sanitary profiles, typical sections and details.
(2) For site development projects which require only one plan sheet, the typical sections and profiles may be shown, if adequate space is available on the same sheet.
(3) Plan requirements.
A. Title sheet.
1. Location map. Scale 1"=2,000' minimum. Vicinity map is to show major roads or streets, major streams, north arrow, etc., and the site location.
2. Title information. Subdivision name, county and state.
3. Owner's certificate. Name, address and phone number.
4. Engineer's certificate. Name, address, phone number, signature and seal.
5. Sheet index to drawings.
6. General project notes, legend (if applicable).
7. Benchmark.
B. Roadway plan and profile sheet.
1. Relative plan and profile views shall appear on the same sheet. Profile on top half of sheet; plan on bottom half. Minimum scale: horizontal 1"=50', vertical 1"=5'.
2. Plan view shall show the following information:
a. Road names, right-of-way width.
b. Pavement.
c. Right of way.
d. Centerline stationing.
e. Property lines and lot numbers for each lot adjacent to roadway.
f. Storm drain and drainage culverts and a description of the pipe shall be noted. This description shall include type, size, class of pipe and storm house connections.
i. Adequacy of storm drain and drainage culverts to be prepared in accordance with Title Seven, Stormwater Management Code.
ii. Easements shall be placed where necessary as herein required by these regulations.
g. Monument boxes.
h. Water main and appurtenances including all valves, bends, tees, hydrants, and house connections. Description of water main to include sizes and class of pipe.
i. Sanitary sewers and appurtenances including house connections and a description of pipe shall be noted. This description shall include type size and class of pipe.
3. Profile view shall show the following information:
a. Vertical alignment data. All data relative to the vertical alignment of the roadway shall be provided, including:
i. Point of vertical intersection (PVI).
ii. Point of vertical tangency (PVT).
iii. Point of vertical curvature (PVC).
iv. Grade of tangents (in percent).
v. Length of vertical curve (VCL).
b. Elevations shall be shown for proposed condition at centerline.
c. Existing ground elevations at centerline must be shown.
d. Storm drain and drainage culverts and a description of the pipe shall be shown. This description shall include type, length, size, class, and slope of pipe. Inverts of all pipes in manholes shall be indicated.
e. Water main and a description thereof shall be shown. This description shall indicate size, type, and class of pipe. Adequate cover protection must be shown.
f. Sanitary sewer and a description thereof shall be shown. This description shall indicate type, length, size, class, and scope of pipe. Inverts of all pipes in manholes shall be indicated.
g. Any existing crossings or additional utilities should also be shown.
h. Proposed first floor elevations for each dwelling shall be shown.
C. Intersection details shall meet the requirements as set forth in Section 1172.05 and shall include radii at all fillers, pavement elevations along the centerline and at all pc's and pt'c of fillers, directions of flow, catch basins, and any other pertinent information required by the Engineer.
D. Grading plan. Land developments shall be planned to preserve the existing topography of the land. Natural contours shall be utilized to reduce the amount of grading and to minimize destruction of trees, wetlands and natural drainage ways. A comprehensive grading plan shall be prepared for the entire development, including all streets and lots. The grading plan is to have current existing topography as a background and shall include all pertinent existing information, i.e., pavements, drives, buildings, walks, lakes, drainage courses, etc. The grading plan is to be presented at the same scale as the plan and profile sheets (minimum 1"=50') and one foot contour interval. In addition to the above, the grading plan shall include the following information:
1. Finished grade elevations are to be shown at fifty (50)-foot intervals along with centerline and right-of-way lines. Finished grade contours are to be superimposed over existing topography from right of way to grading limits Roadways shall have positive grades from back of curb to a point ten (10) feet beyond the right of way at a slope of three-eighths (3/8) inch per foot. From that point, grades may tie into existing grades at a slope no greater than four (4) feet horizontal to one foot vertical.
2. All proposed drainage ditches or swales are to be shown, including centerline finished grade elevations.
3. A typical dwelling is to be shown and positioned on each lot. The first floor elevation is to be established and shown therein.
4. Any wetlands shall be indicated on this plan and acres of disturbance indicated.
E. Sediment control plan. Land developments and construction shall be planned to minimize erosion and sediment on neighboring properties. A comprehensive sediment control plan shall be prepared for the entire development, including all streets and lots. The sediment control plan shall include current existing topography similar to the grading plan and shall be presented at the same scale. In addition to the above, the sediment control plan shall include the following information:
1. Finished grade elevations are to be shown at fifty (50)-foot intervals along the centerline and right of way lines. Finished grade contours are to be superimposed over existing topography from right of way to grading limits
2. All proposed drainage ditches, swales and storm outfalls are to be shown.
3. All temporary measures to control erosion and sediment runoff, including, but not limited to, straw bales, silt fence, slope protection, dikes, sediment basins, and slope stabilizing vegetation shall be shown or noted, including details of each, as per the requirements of "Water Management and Sediment Control Practices for Urbanizing Areas" by Cuyahoga County Soil Conservation Service.
F. Cut and fill plan. Land developments shall be planned to minimize grading and avoid excessive areas of cut or fill. A comprehensive cut and fill plan shall be prepared for the entire development, including all streets and lots. The cut and fill plan is to have current existing topography similar to the grading plan and shall be presented at the same scale. In addition, the cut and fill plan shall identify areas of cut and fill with quantities of the same indicated thereon.
G. Clearing plan. Land developments shall be planned to minimize destruction of the site. A comprehensive clearing plan shall be prepared for the entire development, including all streets and lots. The clearing plan is to have current existing topography similar to the grading plan and shall be at the same scale. The limits of clearing shall be indicated and acres to be cleared noted.
H. Drainage area map. A drainage area map at a suitable scale shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements set forth in Title Seven, Stormwater Management Code, and shall include as a minimum for existing and proposed conditions:
1. Subareas of each structure or portion of drainage system;
2. Time of concentration and paths;
3. Land uses, runoff curve numbers for each structure;
4. Contributing drainage areas for each structure; and
5. All proposed and existing drainage facilities.
I. Miscellaneous storm and sanitary profiles, typical sections and details. A detail shall be shown for each major item of storm, sanitary, water and sediment control devices. Typical sections and standard details as provided by the Engineer, the Cleveland Water Department, and Ohio Department of Transportation may be used as approved by the Engineer.
(c) A certificate by the Engineer certifying that the subdivider has complied with one of the following alternatives:
(1) All improvement have been installed in accord with the requirements of these Regulations and with the action of the Planning Commission giving approval of the preliminary plan; or
(2) A bond or certified check or other surety as approved by the Law Director has been posted, which is available to the Municipality, and in sufficient amount to assure such completion of all required improvements.
(d) Protective covenants in form for recording.
(e) Other data, certificates, affidavits, endorsements or deductions as may be required by the Municipality in the enforcement of these Regulations.
(Ord. 2016-07-24. Passed 8-3-16.)