The following items, as appropriate, shall be furnished with the final plat at such time as is deemed appropriate by the City Manager or the Engineer:
(a) If a zoning change is involved, certification from the Development Services Director shall be required indicating that the change has been approved and is in effect.
(b) Certification shall be required showing that a surety has been furnished assuring approved installation and initial maintenance of the required improvements.
(c) If a neighborhood association or similar organization is to be responsible for the maintenance of open space, roadways, retention/detention ponds, or other common area features, a copy of such association's by-laws, together with proof of incorporation with the Ohio Secretary of State, shall be furnished. Such by-laws shall provide that the association shall maintain an escrow account, funded by an initial deposit upon purchase of a lot/home equal to one year's dues, in order to meet its obligations for the common area features, should the association cease to exist. In order to have a manageable association, no such association shall usually contain more than 350 homes. The final size shall be determined by the Director of Planning and Zoning. Each such association shall be required to have a professional management company run the day-to-day operations of the association, with the association's Board of Trustees and officers to guide such management.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)