(a) Dedication Upon Recording. After approval of the final subdivision plat by the Planning Commission, the recording of such plat with the county recorder shall constitute an irrevocable offer to dedicate all streets and other areas designated for public use, and any easement for public utility or other purposes, to the City, other public entities, or to a non-profit land trust or similar organization approved by the City.
(b) Nonacceptance for Public Use and Maintenance. The approval of the final subdivision plat shall not impose any duty upon the City, other public entities, or a non-profit land trust or similar organization approved by the City concerning acceptance, maintenance, or improvement of any such dedicated areas or portions thereof until the City Council or such entity or organization actually accepts such dedications by ordinance, agreement, or by entry, use, or improvement. The City Engineer's placement of his endorsement on a plat shall not constitute an acceptance of a street or open spaces for public use by the City as provided in R.C. § 711.091 until such time as the City Council enacts an ordinance accepting such street or area for use by the City.
(c) Delineation of Land Interests Conveyed. In order to more clearly define the interest being offered for dedication, the final subdivision plat shall show by hatching, cross-hatching, or other form of line shading, the exact locations of all easements and shall have written thereon a statement that the City shall be the grantee of such easements, a description of the uses for which the easement is granted, and a statement that for the use of such easements, permits shall be issued by and regulations shall be prescribed by the City, and in the case of commons, parks, or other parcels of land offered for public use, a general warranty deed conveying to the City fee simple title to such lands shall also be provided by the subdivider.
(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)