Streets and lots may be vacated in accordance with the provisions and procedures of the Ohio Revised Code as follows:
(a) Lots. Lots in a recorded subdivision may be vacated by the owner(s) in accordance with the provisions of Section 711.25 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(b) Streets. Streets may be vacated provided such vacation is in conformance with the provision of Section 5553 of the Ohio Revised Code. The request for vacation of streets shall be by petition to or endorsement by the Village of Lordstown council after a recommendation from the Village Planning Commission and the Village Road Commissioner. The Planning Commission shall not recommend the vacating of any street or part of a street if such vacating interferes with the uniformity of the existing street pattern or with any street plans for the area which would affect the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the community.
(1) Street vacation by petition (Ohio Revised Code 5553.04).
(2) Street vacation by endorsement (Ohio Revised Code 5553.31) is used where a plat or replat will alter the existing roads previously dedicated for public use and/or accepted by the Village of Lordstown Council. The plat or replat in this situation must be endorsed by the Village Council, Planning Commission and the Road Commissioner to legally vacate affected roads.
(Ord. 56-2005. Passed 10-3-05.)