(a) No developer of a subdivision, builder constructing buildings within a subdivision, or person, firm or corporation being the agent of a developer or builder in the sale of lots within a subdivision, shall sell a lot or construct a building without first having posted within a designated sales office or within a temporary construction office of such builder or developer the following:
(1) A copy of the final plat of the subdivision which has been approved for recording purposes only by the Planning Commission, Council and other required administrative officials of the City;
(2) A topographical map clearly showing thereon grades, elevations, easements, open ditches, swales, creeks, walkways and any other land characteristics of the subdivision that may be of concern to a prospective purchaser;
(3) A copy of all declarations of covenants and deed restrictions which have been recorded with the Cuyahoga County Recorder and which run with the land;
(4) A copy of any nonprofit homeowners' association charter and rules and regulations, if any, which may be applicable to the homeowners within the subdivision;
(Ord. 91-269. Passed 11-19-91.)
(5) Maps, plats or plans designating all boundaries, structures, uses and zoning classifications related to property contiguous to the subdivision and the sublot being considered for purchase; and
(6) Written information identifying the public school district serving the subdivision and sublot.
(b) Every developer of a subdivision, builder constructing buildings within a subdivision, or person, firm or corporation being the agent of a developer or builder in the sale of lots within a subdivision, shall require that all prospective purchasers of lots and/or buildings within the subdivision execute and sign a certificate approved for use by the City stating therein that such prospective purchaser has been shown, has reviewed and has been informed of or has otherwise received, all of the plats, plans, documents, maps and documents specified in subsection (a) hereof, before the sale of a lot or building in the subdivision has been made. The signed certificate shall be attached to any application for a building permit submitted to the Building Department.
(Ord. 91-269. Passed 11-19-91; Ord. 02-172. Passed 12-3-02.)