CHAPTER 1244
Platting Procedures
1244.01   Intent.
1244.02   Objectives.
1244.03   Plans and plats required.
1244.04   Frontage splits on existing improved and dedicated streets.
1244.05   Sketch plan; pre-application procedure.
1244.06   Preliminary plat; conditional approval.
1244.07   Final plat.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Plat and contents - see Ohio R.C. 711.01 et seq.
   Plat acknowledgement and recording - see Ohio R.C. 711.06
   Engineer to approve plats - see Ohio R.C. 711.08
   Plat approval by planning authority - see Ohio R.C. 711.09
   Planning authority approval without plats - see Ohio R.C. 711.131
   Fees for approval of preliminary plan or final plat - see ADM. 214.08(o)(5)
   Posting of plans and plats in subdivisions - see B. & H. 1448.01, 1448.02
1244.01 INTENT.
   Procedures are herein established for achieving efficiency and uniformity in the administration of these Regulations, including:
   (a)   Procedures whereby a developer may obtain information, plan land developments, make application for review, record plats and construct land improvements;
   (b)   Procedures whereby the Planning Commission may review, study, make recommendations concerning, and approve, plans and plats and otherwise administer these Regulations; and
   (c)   Procedures for planning and developing land consistent with procedures for planned unit developments as set forth in the Zoning Code in accordance with the objectives of the Master Plan.
   In addition, the intent of this Chapter is to ensure that the proper information is included in the preparation of sketch plans and preliminary and final plats of subdivision for submission to the Planning Commission, Council and the City Engineer for their review and approval.
(Ord. 1970-232. Passed 9-15-71; Ord. 98-114. Passed 9-1-98.)
1244.02 OBJECTIVES.
   It shall be the objectives of the Planning Commission to:
   (a)   Encourage the replatting of such parcels which are unsatisfactorily subdivided or do not place due consideration for existing utilities and facilities, and to plan for the coordinated platting of adjacent parcels of land;
   (b)   Encourage the use of such lands in conformity with the Master Plan of the City of North Royalton;
   (c)   Discourage the subdividing of any land which cannot be efficiently served with public utilities, fire protection, police protection or other Municipal services, or which is located in an area subject to flooding, or which is topographically unsuitable for development, or which, for any other reason, is being unwisely or prematurely subdivided; and
   (d)   To assist a developer in decisions concerning both the financial and physical aspects of planning for a particular development.
(Ord. 1970-232. Passed 9-15-71; Ord. 98-114. Passed 9-1-98.)
1244.03 PLANS AND PLATS REQUIRED.
   Before any developer shall transfer or contract for the transfer of, or offer to transfer, any subdivision of land, or any part thereof, which is laid out wholly or partially within the corporate limits of North Royalton, or within three miles thereof in cooperation with other municipalities, such developer shall file a sketch plan, preliminary plat and final plat of a subdivision, together with detailed plans and specifications for all required improvements and appurtenances thereto, with the Planning Commission and obtain the approval, conditional approval and final approval thereof as hereinafter provided.
(Ord. 1970-232. Passed 9-15-71; Ord. 98-114. Passed 9-1-98.)
1244.04 FRONTAGE SPLITS ON EXISTING IMPROVED AND DEDICATED STREETS.
   If the subdivision represented on the sketch plan of a subdivision, as hereinafter provided, is a minor subdivision abutting upon an existing dedicated street with permanent pavement and all other required improvements installed therein, and involves no more than five lots after the original tract has been completely subdivided, and the opening, widening, improvement or extension of any street, or the installation of any public utility, is not involved, said proposed subdivision may be approved by the Planning Commission, and the preparation and submission of a preliminary and final plat are not required.
(Ord. 1970-232. Passed 9-15-71; Ord. 98-114. Passed 9-1-98.)
1244.05 SKETCH PLAN; PRE-APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
   (a)   Prior to the filing of an application for conditional approval of a preliminary plat, the developer shall submit to the Planning Commission a sketch plan of the subdivision along with other data as described herein.
   (b)   The purpose of the sketch plan and pre-application procedure is to afford the developer an opportunity to avail himself or herself of the advice and assistance of the Planning Commission, and to consult early and informally with the Commission before preparation of a preliminary plat and before formal application for its approval.
   (c)   The developer should also consult with parties potentially interested with him or her, or with the ultimate users of the development, with a view to reaching, at this initial stage, firm conclusions regarding what part of the market demand should be served, the suitability of the location of the proposed subdivision, the most advantageous subdivision plan, and the arrangement of streets, lots and other features of the proposed development.
   (d)   Within one hundred twenty days after receiving the sketch plan and required supplementary data, the Planning Commission shall inform the developer that the plans and data as submitted, or as modified, comply with the requirements of these Regulations, or fail to comply, and shall approve, disapprove or modify said sketch plan. In the case of disapproval, the Commission shall state in writing its reason for such disapproval.
   (e)   Pre-application sketch plans and data shall include the following:
      (1)   General subdivision information, which shall describe or outline the existing conditions of the site and the proposed development as necessary to supplement the drawings required in this section. This information shall include data on existing covenants, land characteristics and available community facilities and utilities, as well as information describing the subdivision proposal, such as the number of residential lots, typical lot width and depth, price range, business areas, playground park areas and other public areas, proposed protective covenants, proposed utilities and proposed street arrangement and improvements.
      (2)   A location map, which shall show the relationship of the proposed subdivision to existing community facilities which serve or influence it. It shall include the development name and location; the scale; the north point; the date; main traffic arteries; public transportation lines; and, where applicable, the location of existing shopping areas, schools, parks, playgrounds, hospitals, churches and other community facilities.
      (3)   A sketch plan, with topographic data, which shall show in sketch form the proposed layout of streets, lots and other features in relation to existing conditions. The sketch plan may be a free-hand pencil sketch made directly on a print of the topographic survey.
(Ord. 1970-232. Passed 9-15-71; Ord. 98-114. Passed 9-1-98.)
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