(a) Plat approval of a minor subdivision is not required if the proposed subdivision of a parcel of land meets all of the following conditions:
(1) The proposed subdivision is located along an existing publicly dedicated street or road and does not involve the opening, widening or extension of any street or road.
(2) The proposed subdivision involves not more than five lots after the original tract has been completely subdivided. "Completely subdivided,"as used in this section, means a tract which is divided into as many lots as the subdivider intends for the tract.
(3) The proposed subdivision is not contrary to applicable provisions of
the Zoning Code, these Regulations or other Village laws.
(4) The further division of an original tract which has been previously divided into five lots requires the replatting of the original tract.
(b) Any person proposing to create a subdivision which meets all of the conditions set forth in subsection (a) hereof shall submit the following information to the Tax Map Department of the Morrow County, Ohio, Engineer's Office for approval.
(1) The conveyance documents, all copies thereof, together with two copies of a survey drawing and a legal description of the parcel or parcels involved, prepared by a registered surveyor. The survey shall indicate the following:
A. The location of the proposed subdivision. Such description shall include the tract, boundaries, the township, the section number, a north arrow and a scale (one inch equals 100 feet).
B. The location of all existing streets on or abutting the parcel to be subdivided.
C. Lot lines with width and depth dimensions, in feet.
D. The location and dimensions of all portions of the original tract not subdivided into lots.
E. The recording date, the name of recorded owners of the parcel to be subdivided and the certification and seal of the registered surveyor, which shall indicate that the survey made by him or her balances and closes and that all dimensions and geodetic details are accurate and correct.
(2) An affidavit of compliance provided by the approving authority.
(c) After the Tax Map Department of the Morrow County, Ohio, Engineer's Office is satisfied that such proposed subdivision is not contrary to the provisions of subsection (a) hereof and any other current regulations of the Engineer's Office, the same shall be approved. All pertinent information must be attached before approval will be considered. All surveys shall adhere to the "Minimum -Standards for Boundary Survey in the State of Ohio." In the event the approving authority is not satisfied that the proposed subdivision complies with these Regulations, then the person proposing the same shall submit the above information to the Chairperson of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall, within thirty days after submission of the information required in subsections (a) and (b) hereof, review such information. If the proposed subdivision is in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations as are specifically applicable, the Commission shall approve the same as a minor subdivision and, upon presentation of an instrument of conveyance for the parcel or parcels, shall stamp thereon, "Approved by the Village of Mount Gilead Planning Commission." Such document shall be signed by the Planning Commission'sClerk, Secretary or other designated official. In its consideration of the proposed subdivision, the Planning Commission may require such other information as it deemsnecessary for its determination under this section.
(Ord. 1222. Passed 12-16-91.)