(a) Authority of Review and Approval. The City Engineer or a representative designated by the Planning Commission and confirmed by Council shall review minor subdivisions. If a proposed minor subdivision complies with all applicable platting, subdivision and zoning regulations, the City Engineer shall approve the minor subdivision by noting, on the conveyance of a parcel of land in a minor subdivision, the phrase “Approved by the City of Stow Planning Commission, no plat required” and the signature of the City Engineer or his designated representative. However, if in the judgment of the City Engineer or his designated representative, there is any question as to whether a proposed minor subdivision complies with all applicable platting, subdivision and zoning regulations, the City Engineer or his designated representative may, at the applicant’s request, forward such proposed minor subdivision to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission shall make a recommendation of approval, disapproval or approval with modifications to City Council.
(b) Submission of Minor Subdivisions. Any person proposing to create a minor subdivision shall submit the following to the designated authority:
(1) A legal description, on the conveyance of the parcel, by a surveyor registered in the state and containing all easements and restrictions of record;
(2) A private survey plat of the parcel sought to be transferred, by a surveyor registered in the state;
(3) Evidence of compliance with all the requirements of these subdivision regulations, or agreements or guarantees insuring that all required improvements will be provided; and
(4) Any minor subdivision fees.
(c) Action by the City Engineer or a Designated Representative:
(1) Within seven working days after receipt of a minor subdivision by the City Engineer or a designated representative, or within a mutually agreed upon extension, the City Engineer or his representative shall either approve or reject the application for transfer without a record plat.
(2) If the City Engineer or his representative approves the transfer without plat, the approval shall expire within 60 days unless the conveyances are recorded in the office of the county recorder during that period. If the City Engineer or his representative does not approve the transfer, the applicant shall be notified of the reason for rejection.
(Ord. 2007-222. Passed 1-10-08.)