1111.01 Citation.
1111.02 Interpretation.
1111.03 Purpose.
1111.04 Effective date.
1111.05 Scope.
1111.06 Definitions.
CROSS REFERENCES
Plat and subdivision defined - see Ohio R. C. 711.001
Zoning definitions - see P. & Z. 1131.05
Village of Middlefield Design Regulations - see P. & Z. 1113.07
Village of Middlefield Municipal Standards for Plan Content
Title Three of this Part-Eleven Planning and Zoning Code shall be known and may be cited as the Subdivision Regulations for the Municipality and shall apply to all subdivisions of land, as defined herein. located within the corporate limits of the Municipality.
(Ord. 10-130. Passed 10-7-10.)
(Ord. 10-130. Passed 10-7-10.)
(a) In their interpretation and application, the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements as adopted for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. To protect the public, among other purposes, such provisions are intended to provide for permanently wholesome community environment, adequate Municipal services and safer streets and highways. Should the Subdivision Regulations impose a greater restriction than is provided by existing laws, covenants or rules, the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations shall prevail.
(b) The provisions expressed herein shall he held to be the minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the Municipality and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State statutes or exercised by home rule units.
(c) When the provisions of these Regulations are inconsistent or in conflict with one another or with the provisions of other ordinances or regulations of the Municipality, the more restrictive provisions shall govern.
(d) Regardless of any reference in these Regulations to other applicable regulations or laws of the federal, state, county governments or other agencies with jurisdiction, and regardless of any such laws or regulations which are not referenced in these Regulations, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of land and applicant to determine and comply with all such laws and regulations applicable to land development within the Municipality.
(Ord. 10-130. Passed 10-7-10.)
The purpose of the Subdivision Regulations is to secure an orderly, efficient and economic development of the Municipality. To this end:
(a) Subdivided land shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menace.
(b) Proper provisions shall be made for adequate drainage, water, sewerage and other needed improvements.
(c) All proposed lots shall be so laid out and of such size as to avoid congestion of population and shall be in harmony with the development pattern of the neighboring properties.
(d) Land shall not be subdivided where the results of such subdivision would place a disproportionate burden on public funds in supplying public services.
(e) The proposed streets should, if feasible, be related to the proposals shown on the Middlefield Comprehensive Plan and shall compose a convenient system and be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to afford adequate light and air, to facilitate fire protection and to provide access to fire-fighting equipment to buildings.
(f) The accurate surveying of land, preparation and recording of plats shall be required.
(g) Land development shall be coordinated in accordance with the Zoning Code and other plans of the Municipality.
(Ord. 10-130. Passed 10-7-10.)
Subdivision Regulations shall be effective following their adoption by Council and any other regulations previously adopted by Council shall be repealed. The Regulations shall in no way affect any subdivision having received preliminary approval by the Planning Commission prior to the effective date; provided that no changes to the preliminary plan as approved are introduced by the subdivider.
(Ord. 10-130. Passed 10-7-10.)
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