TITLE FIVE - Zoning Ordinance
         Chap. 1131.   Title and Citations; Purpose.
         Chap. 1133.   Construction of Language; Definitions.
         Chap. 1135.   Zoning Districts and Map.
         Chap. 1137.   Standard Zoning Districts.
         Chap. 1138. PUD Planned Unit Development.
         Chap. 1139.   Overlay Zoning Districts.
         Chap. 1140.   Campus District Corridor Overlay. (Repealed)
         Chap. 1141.   Schedule of Standard District Regulations.
         Chap. 1143.   Conditionally Permitted Use Standards.
         Chap. 1145.   General Provisions.
         Chap. 1146.   Signs.
         Chap. 1147.   General Exceptions.
         Chap. 1149.   Administration and Enforcement.
         Chap. 1151.   Planning Commission.
         Chap. 1153.   Reserved.
         Chap. 1155.   Relationship to Other Legislation.
         Chap. 1157.   Vested Right.
         Chap. 1159.   Enforcement; Penalties; Remedies.
         Appendix A
         Appendix B
EXAMPLES
A.
 
   1.   Mr. A. owns 20 A and sells 5 acres to Mr. B.

      (Not a subdivision)   
B.
 
   1.   A owns 20 A and sells 4 acres to B.
      (Minor Subdivision)

   2.   B divides the 4 acres into 5 lots.

      Subdivision - Yes
      Minor Subdivision - Yes
      B is the original tract - not the 20A
C.
 
1.   A owns 121 acres and sells as follows;
      (a)   1963 - 14 acres
      (b)   1964 - 19 acres
      (c)   1966 - 28 acres
      (d)   1969 - 44 acres
      
      None of these are subdivisions) each owner.


   2.   A kept 15 acres and in 1972 wanted to sell off 1 acre from the 15 acre parcel.

      (a)   A subdivision - Yes
      (b)   Is it a minor subdivision? Does it involve no more than five lots after the "original tract" has been "completely subdivided"? What is the "original tract" - 15 acres or 121 acres?
      (c)   This would be a minor subdivision and 15 acres is the original tract.
D.
 
1.   A owns 120 A and sells 30 A to B.
      (not a subdivision)

   2.   B divides the 30 A into 4 lots (not a subdivision unless one or more is less than 5 A, if so, then a minor subdivision).

   3.   B sells Lot No. 1 and keeps Lots 2,3 and 4.

   4.   B then divides Lots 2, 3 and 4 each in half creating 6 new lots of 3.75 acres each - (This is a major subdivision).
E.
 
1.   A owns 5 A and divides into five parcels, the largest is 2½ A
      (A minor subdivision)

   2.   A sells 2½ A parcel to B.

   3.   B divides the 2½ A into five ½ A parcels - is this a minor or major subdivision? Minor.
      What is the original tract? The 2½ A not the 5 A.
Appendix 2
This chart may be used as a guide to determine whether the division of land is a subdivision, and, if so, whether it is a major or minor subdivision.
 
Appendix 3
APPLICATION FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
                     Date                                         
   Name of Subdivider or Agent                                                                                
   Address                                                                                                               
   Phone                                          
   Location of Subdivision:
   Township                                             Section                                                    
1.    Do you know what type of development will be constructed in this proposed subdivision ( ) Yes    ( ) No.    If yes, check one:
   ( ) Single-Family
   ( ) Two-Family
   ( ) Three- Family or more (specify)                                                                          
   ( ) Commercial
   ( ) Industrial
2.    Attach a detailed sketch plan showing exactly how you intent to subdivide your property. Indicate: scale (1" = 100' or larger), north arrow, names of all existing dedicated streets, approximate dimensions and size of each parcel in acres, and a tax map copy of the area in question (a copy can be obtained from the City of Ontario Administration Building). See Section 1115.02 of the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Ontario for other required information to be submitted.
3.    If you have retained any remaining land as your original tract after the proposed subdivision, do you have future plans of subdividing the remaining tract of land?
   ( ) Yes ( ) No.
If yes, when do you estimate this will take plate?                                           
   And how many parcels do you anticipate?                                                    
4.    Have you ever submitted a subdivision plan of this tract of land to the Planning Commission before? ( ) Yes ( ) No. If yes, what was the date and action taken on your previous plan?                                                  
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                              
5.    Do you conform with the minimum size of lots in the City Zoning Ordinance? ( ) Yes ( ) No. Square footage of your proposed lots              (if varies, give square footage of smallest lot).
6.    Indicate how you plan to provide water and sewer facilities to each additional building site you create.
   a.    Water (check one)
      ( ) Individual wells
      ( ) Construct a community water system
      ( ) Tap into an existing public water system
   b.    Sewer (check one)
      ( ) Individual septic systems
      ( ) Build a private treatment plant
      ( ) Tap into an existing public sewer system
Have you checked with the Richland County Health Department on the feasibility of your water and sewer proposals indicated above? ( ) Yes ( ) No. If yes, give the Health Department's comments.
                                                                                
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
If no, we suggest that you contact the Richland County Health Department on this matter.
If subdivision approval is given, it should be understood that approval is for the subdivision of land only. Approval under Subdivision Regulations does not constitute approval of sewage disposal systems by the Richland County Health Department, nor does it constitute approval of zoning, building construction, or any other pertinent development regulations that are in effect and have jurisdiction over the property to be subdivided.
I have answered everything to the best of my knowledge and clearly understood everything on the Application for Subdivision Approval.
                                                                                          
                  Owner
If the facts on this application are found to be untrue, the application automatically becomes null and void.
After the application has been accepted, the Planning Commission has seven working days by law to take action on your subdivision plan.
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OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Application Accepted                                                                                                 
Action Must Be Taken By                                                                                                  
Date of Planning Commission                                                                                             
Action Taken By Planning Commission                                                                               
Date Applicant was Informed of Action                                                                               
                  Signed                                                               
Appendix 4
 
Appendix 5
APPLICATION FOR TENTATIVE APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
ONTARIO, OHIO
Date                                                            Application No.                                       
1.    Name of Applicant                                                                                                      Address                                                                                                                 
   Phone                                                                                                                    
2.    Name of Surveyor or Engineer                                                                                 
   Address                                                                                                                 
   Phone                                                                                                                    
3.    Name of Subdivision                                                                                               
4.    Locational Description:    Section                                 Township                            
               Range                                Other                                 
   (In addition, please attach copy of legal description)
5.    Proposed Use                                                                                                         
6.    Present Zoning District                                                                                           
7.    Proposed Zoning Changes                                                                                        
8.    Number of Lots                                    Area of Parcel                                          
9.    Do you propose deed restrictions?    Yes                           No                                    
   (If yes, please attach a copy)
10.   What type of sewage disposal do you propose?                                                           
If an "on lot" type of sewage disposal is proposed include a letter from the County Board of Health approving a specific type of sewage disposal.
11.    List all proposed improvements and utilities and state your intention to install or post a guarantee prior to actual installation.
   Improvement          Installation          Guarantee
a.                                                                                                                
b.                                                                                                                
c.                                                                                                                
d.                                                                                                                
e.                                                                                                                
12.    List other materials submitted with this application.
   Item                            No.
   a.                                                                                                        
   b.                                                                                                        
   c.                                                                                                        
   d.                                                                                                         
   e.                                                                                                         
   f.                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                          
   Applicant                   Surveyor or Engineer
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OFFICE USE ONLY
   Date Received                                                                                                        
   Date of Meeting of Planning Commission                                                                  
   Action by Planning Commission                                                                              
If Plat Rejected, Reason(s) for Rejection                                                                                                                                                                      
   Date                                                                                                                    
                  Chairman
 
Appendix 6
APPLICATION FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
                                                  , Ohio
Date                                                                            Application No.                             
1.    Name of Applicant                                                                                                  
   Address                                                                                                                 
   Phone                                                                                                                    
2.    Name of Surveyor or Engineer
   Address                                                                                                                   Phone                                                                                                                    
3.    Name of Subdivision                                                                                               
4.    Date Preliminary Plat Approved                                                                               
5.    Was a zoning change requested?                         Yes                      No
If yes, the plat may not be approved until it conforms with the local zoning. Include a certification of zoning compliance if a change was requested.
6.    Have all required improvements been installed?. Yes              No            If no, include detailed estimates of cost and a statement relative to the method of improvement guarantee. All estimates must be approved by the City Engineer.
7.    Do you propose deed restrictions?                  Yes                            No
   (If yes, please attach a final copy)
8.    List other materials submitted with this application
      Item                    No.
a.                                                                                                                        
b.                                                                                                                       
c.                                                                                                                            
d.                                                                                                                            e.                                                                                                                            
f.                                                                                                                            
g.                                                                                                                           
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received                                                                                                                   
Date of Meeting of Planning Commission                                                                            
Plat Fee $                                                                   Inspection Fee $                             
Action by Planning Commission                                                                                         
If plat rejected, reason(s) for rejection                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                       
Date                                                                                                                           
                           Chairman
 
REQUIRED STATEMENTS AND SIGNATURES TO BE
AFFIXED ON THE SUBDIVISION PLAT
SECTION I.       Required Statements to be Affixed on the Subdivision Plat:
OWNER'S ACCEPTANCE AND DEDICATION
   We, the undersigned owner(s) of the land(s) shown on the within plat, hereby acknowledge the making of said plat to be our fee act and deed, and do hereby accept said plat and dedicate the streets as shown to public use forever. In witness whereof we have set our hands and seals this day of                                               , 20               .
OWNER(S)                   WITNESS(ES)
                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF RICHLAND, CITY OF ONTARIO: SS
   Before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the above owner(s) who then and there acknowledged the making and signing of the within plat to be his free act and deed and for the uses and purposes shown thereon in testimony, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this                         day of                     , 20                  .
                                                                                    
            Notary Public
            My Commission Expires                                     
SECTION II.       Required Signatures
Certificate of Surveyor
   I hereby certify that the notes on the within plat are correct, and that iron pins mark the corners of each lot.
Date                                                                                                                    
                     Name
                     Surveyor No.                                           
City Engineer Approval
   I hereby approve the above plat and dedication. No acceptance of the dedicated streets upon the public road system is meant or implied.
Date                                                                                                                   
                     Name
                     City Engineer
City of Ontario Planning Commission
   I hereby certify that the within plat and dedication were duly approved by the Planning Commission for the City of Ontario, at its regular meeting
held on the                         day of                      , 20                  .
Date                                                                                                                    
                     Name
                     Chairman
City Council Approval
   I hereby certify that the within plat and dedication were duly approved by the Ontario City Council, at its regular meeting on the                     day of                      , 20                .
Date                                                                                                                       
                     President
Auditor's Transfer
   I hereby certify that these platted lands were transferred on the                day of          , 20                  . There are no unpaid taxes or special assessments against the lands contained in this plat
Date                                                                                                                        
                     Name
                     Richland County Auditor
County Recorder
   Filed for record this                 day of                   , 20            .at           (time). Recorded this               day of                      , 20             , in Plat Volume                        , Page             .
Date                                                                                                                        
                     Name
                     Richland County Deputy Recorder
Tax Map Office
   I hereby certify that this plat has been approved.
                                                                                                                      
Date                     Richland County Tax Map Office
Appendix 9
APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION VARIANCE
ONTARIO PLANNING COMMISSION
Ontario, Ohio
Date                                                                          Application No.                            
Name                                                                                                                              
Address                                                                                                                           
Phone                                                                                                                              
1.    Locational Description:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
2.    Nature of Variance Requested: Describe generally the nature of the variance:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                               
 
3.    Justification of Variance: On a separate sheet, please attach a statement relative to why the variance from requirements of the subdivision regulations is requested. Include such items as:
a.    exceptional topographical or other conditions peculiar to this particular parcel of land:
b.    why a literal interpretation of the regulations would deprive the applicant of rights enjoyed by other property owners:
c.    that the peculiar conditions do not result from previous actions of the applicant:
d.    that the requested variance is the minimum variance that will allow a reasonable division of the land:
e.    a sketch of the area showing the location and characteristics of the requested variance.
I certify that all information contained in this application and its supplements is true and correct.
                     Signature
Appendix 10
EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT BY PLANNING COMMISSION
   Pursuant to Section 1115.05(e) and Ohio R.C. 711.10, the time for approval or disapproval of the Plat of                                   
                                                                         
submitted by                                                    is hereby extended to                       , 20     .
   No Plat shall be recorded until it is approved by the Ontario Planning Commission and such approval is endorsed in writing on the Plat. The approval of the Planning Commission or the refusal to approve shall be endorsed on the Plat within thirty days after the submission of the Plat for approval, or within such further time as the applying party may agree to.
   This agreement constitutes the agreement of the applying party to an extension of time beyond the thirty day period for approval or disapproval.
                                                                     
                     Applying Party
Date:                                      
Date Plat submitted to
Planning Commission:                                   
Extended Date: