(a) Whenever a subdivision of a parcel of land shown as a unit on the last preceding tax roll (duplicate) is proposed along an existing public street not involving the opening, widening or extension of any street or road and involving the creation of not more than five (5) lots after the original lot has been subdivided, the said subdivision shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for action without a plat. If the Planning Commission, acting through the Director of Community Development, is satisfied that such proposed subdivision is not contrary to applicable platting, subdivision or zoning regulations, it shall within seven (7) working days after submission approve such proposed subdivision. On presentation of a conveyance of said parcel, the same shall be stamped “Approved, City of Sandusky Planning Commission, No Plat Required” and signed by a member of the staff of the Department of Community Development.
(b) Submission Requirements.
(1) Obtain minor subdivision/lot split affidavit form from the City of Sandusky Department of Community Development, 222 Meigs Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
(2) Have a survey prepared by a professional surveyor as outlined in the affidavit form. The survey shall depict the original platted lots and the proposed new lots. The proposed modifications and adjustments therein shall be superimposed thereon. The survey shall also include the following:
A. Locations, widths, centerlines and names of all existing and/or platted streets, railroad and utility rights-of-way, easements, location and size of all existing buildings, corporation lines and location of any on-site septic systems or sanitary water and storm sewer service connections.
B. Areas within 100-year floodplain and within floodway as determined by mapping provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall also be shown on the survey plan.
C. Location of monuments and their descriptions.
D. Location of existing waterways and ordinary high watermark.
(3) Sign and notarize affidavit (property owner).
(4) Have the City of Sandusky Department of Community Development check lot for conformity with the City of Sandusky Zoning Ordinance and sign form, if approved.
(5) The County Engineer must approve the legal description and sign form, if approved.
(6) The City Engineer shall review the proposed lot split to ensure that sewer and water services can be provided to the subject site.
(7) A drainage plan may be required by the Planning Commission or the City Engineer. If easements are included in the drainage plan, this plan must be recorded with Erie County.
A. The City Engineer may require each parcel of land divided under this procedure to contain a permanent restriction shown on each of the lots for storm water drainage purposes. This area shall be used exclusively for a storm water drainage facility constructed at the time of the development of the lot and maintained by the benefiting property owners included in this drainage plan.
B. All such facilities shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with general standards prepared by the City Engineer for storm water drainage. Such construction and maintenance shall be at the expense of the lot owners. This restriction shall be shown on the minor subdivision map and referenced in all subsequent deeds to the lot.
(8) The property owner shall submit a processing fee in the amount required by the ordinances of the City for each deed and the check should accompany the above-required documents at the time of submission.
(9) The property owner must bring the affidavit form, signed deed (completely executed) and two (2) copies of the survey to the Department of Community Development.
(Ord. 02-176. Passed 10-28-02.)