Whenever approval of a division of real property classified as a minor subdivision is sought by an applicant, the following items shall be submitted to the Planning Commission. The proposed minor subdivision shall conform with Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code, captioned "Minimum Standards For Boundary Surveys in the State of Ohio," in all respects including, in particular, the items specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) below.
(a) One (1) copy of a completed minor subdivision application and dated by the applicant.
(b) An accurate and current survey description of the proposed minor subdivision prepared in accordance with Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code by a professional surveyor registered with the State of Ohio. The distance and bearing of each lot line shall be provided. Distances shall be to the nearest one-hundredth of a foot and bearings to the nearest second. The dimensions of all curves shall include the following information: radius, arc length, and chord or chord bearing. The area in acres shall be provided for the lot. The area in the lot shall be calculated to the third decimal place. The Surveyor's name, registration number, and date of survey shall be provided.
(c) A survey map prepared in accordance with Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code, signed, and dated by a professional surveyor registered with the State of Ohio (including registration number and seal) of the proposed minor subdivision. The surveyor shall certify that he has surveyed the premises and prepared the survey map in accordance with the provision of Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code. In addition to the Ohio Administrative Code requirements, the survey map shall show the following:
(1) Scale, north arrow, township, tract, lot or section number.
(2) All lot boundaries showing the distances, bearings and curve date (if any), and the total area of the lot (in acres).
(3) All easements with distances and bearings, both existing and proposed, within or adjacent to the lot.
(4) All roads with distances and bearings, both existing and proposed, within or adjacent to the lot.
(5) The location, type, dimensions, and distances to property lines of any existing buildings or structures on the lot and adjacent thereto.
(6) Unless found, iron pins shall be set at all lot corners.
(7) Current Zoning District Classification of the lot.
(8) The sheet size shall be 18 inches x 24 inches, or 24 inches x 36 inches, with a border of 0.5 of an inch; provided, however, the border on the left hand side of each sheet shall be 2.5 inches. Each sheet shall be numbered (e.g...1 of 2, 2 of 2). If the subdivision is on more than one sheet, match lines and page references shall be provided.
(9) If applicable, the proposed name of the subdivision, which shall not duplicate the name of any other subdivision already recorded in the County and no similar name in City.
(10) Scale of 1"=100' or a legible and easily interpreted standard engineer's scale.
(11) A vicinity map with a north arrow, drawn to a scale of 1" = 1000', showing the boundaries of the subdivision and proposed roads in relationship to existing and planned roads.
(12) The names of all adjacent lot owners or adjacent subdivision name with volume and page number of owner's deed or plat book volume and page number of subdivision as recorded with the County Recorder.
(13) If jurisdictional wetlands exist within the subdivision, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to consult with the U.S. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers. The developer is encouraged to place jurisdictional wetlands in common open space or to delineate an easement generally around such wetlands and to devise and record covenants and restrictions running with the land to preserve and protect them.
(14) At the time of submission of the final survey the following certifications shall appear on the survey:
A. If applicable, notarized certification by the owner of the subdivision, signature, and date that the survey represents his subdivision of land and that he has offered for dedication to public use those roads, improvements, and other areas shown thereon that will be used for public purposes and granted any easement(s) shown on the survey to the appropriate entity.
B. If applicable, a notarized mortgage release statement by the financial institution that it has released its lien on the roads or other areas shown on the survey to be dedicated to public use. The statement shall be signed and dated by the appropriate official of the financial institution.
C. The Planning Commission shall require proof of compliance with applicable Municipal zoning ordinances regarding lot size, frontage, and width as a basis for the approval of a final survey.
(15) At the time of submission of the final survey, the following notations for approval, with signature spaces and dates, shall appear on the survey:
A. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed minor subdivision and recommends its approval.
B. For approval of the survey by the chairman and the secretary of the Planning Commission.
C. The Mayor of the City of Twinsburg hereby approves this minor subdivision on the date indicated.
(16) For recording by the County Recorder.
(Ord. 93-2009. Passed 4-28-09.)