(a) Submission Without Plat.
(1) A subdivision along an existing public street which:
A. Contains no more than five minor lot splits under five acres in size after the original tract has been completely subdivided; and
B. The proposed lot split is not contrary to applicable subdivision or zoning regulations, such as lot size or front, rear and side setback or lot frontage width; and
C. The property has been surveyed and a drawing and legal description of the property are submitted with the application; and
D. Does not involve the opening, widening or extension of any street or road, may be submitted to the Planning Commission for review by its Chair or an authorized representative without requiring a plat.
E. Parcels five acres or more used for purposes other than single family residential development and located in the Central Business District (CBD) defined in Section 1275.13, Northwood Commons/Enclave Overlay District may be approved without a plat upon approval of the Architectural Review Committee and City Engineer.
F. A storm drainage design plan shall be provided for lot splits that include residential building construction. The design shall follow the requirements set forth in Section 1250.17, Storm Drainage Systems. The design shall include existing and proposed elevations, storm sewer and pond design, and flow directions of all storm water on site.
(2) As used in this Chapter, "original tract" means a parcel which existed as a separate parcel on December 2, 1962.
(3) An application form must be submitted along with three sets of all legal descriptions and survey drawings of original, new and remaining parcels, and all must be prepared by a Professional Surveyor. Shown on the drawing will be the original parcel of land that is proposed for subdividing, with all proposed lots and parcels, along with all property lines of the original and proposed parcels, including easements, angles, bearings, distances, pins and other applicable survey information.
(b) Endorsed Approval or Disapproval. The Chair of the Planning Commission or the Planning and Zoning Coordinator, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer shall, within fourteen working days, either approve or disapprove a subdivision without plat.
(1) Such approval may include conditions relative to land uses, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the location of specific points of ingress and egress to individual parcels, the size and shape of the parcels and other requirements for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the owners and occupants of surrounding parcels or the public. If the subdivision is approved, "Approved by the City of Northwood, no plat required" shall be stamped on a conveyance of the parcel or parcels involved. The stamped approval shall be signed by the City Engineer, Planning and Zoning Coordinator or City designee. Such subdivision shall be disapproved if the subdivision does not meet the minimum requirements of these subdivision regulations and the Zoning Code.
(c) Appeal By Subdivider. The subdivider may appeal such withholding of approval to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may also include conditions as described in this Zoning Code in its approval, if granted.
(d) Before recording the lot split in the Wood County Records, the lot split drawings and legal descriptions shall be submitted to the Wood County Engineer’s office for review.
(Ord. 2018-53. Passed 2-24-19; Ord. 2023-03. Passed 2-9-23.)