(a) The preliminary plat shall be prepared and legibly drawn by a registered surveyor, or licensed civil engineer. The preliminary plat shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:
(1) The plat shall be labeled "preliminary plat".
(2) No minimum sheet size is required. 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.
(3) The proposed name of the subdivision, which shall not duplicate the name of any other subdivision already recorded in the county or similar name in City.
(4) Township, tract, and original lot or section number in which the subdivision is located.
(5) Scale of 1"=100' or a legible and easily interpreted standard engineer's scale.
(6) North arrow and date of plat.
(7) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner and/or developer.
(8) If the subdivision boundary has been surveyed, the name, address, and telephone number of the registered surveyor who surveyed it and prepared the plat. The name, address, and telephone number of the registered surveyor who surveyed the boundary of the subdivision, if different from the surveyor who prepared the plat.
(9) The subdivision boundary dimensions may be based upon a survey of the premises or upon existing deed records, as recorded in the County Recorder's office, provided such records are adequate. Certification, signature, and seal of the registered sur-veyor who surveyed the subdivision and prepared the plat, that the plat represents a boundary survey made by him in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code, that he has prepared the plat, and that the dimen-sions shown thereon are correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. If the surveyor who surveyed the subdivision did not prepare the plat, then he also should sign the plat and place his seal thereon and certify that he has surveyed the boundary of the subdivision in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code and that the survey is correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. If the subdivision boundary dimensions are from existing deed records, then the surveyor who prepared the plat shall indicate the same thereon. He shall also state that he has prepared the plat, sign and date the plat, and place his seal thereon.
(10) A vicinity map with a north arrow, drawn to scale showing the boundaries of the subdivision and proposed roads in relationship to existing and planned roads.
(11) A statement outlining the proposed method of sewage disposal and water supply to service the subdivision.
(12) A statement outlining the following municipal zoning requirements in effect at the time the plat is submitted.
A. Zoning district;
B. Minimum lot area;
C. Minimum lot frontage and/or width;
D. Minimum front, side, and rear yards.
(13) The approximate locations and types of any existing buildings or structures in the subdivision or within 200 feet of its boundaries including historical structures.
(14) 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.
(15) The names of all existing and proposed roads adjacent to or within the subdivision. Proposed road names shall not duplicate existing road names recorded in the City. In addition, roads with similar names shall not be permitted (e.g... Oak Tree Trail, Oak Ridge Drive, Oak Wood Court, etc.) If an existing road is to be continued, such continuation shall have the same name as the existing road.
(16) The location, right-of-way width, and dimensions both at the right-of-way margin and centerline for all existing and proposed roads both adjacent to and within the subdivision. The dimensions may be approximate according to scaled measurements.
(17) The purpose, location, width, and dimensions of all existing and proposed easements, including utility and oil and gas easements, both adjacent to and within the subdivision pursuant to existing deed records or other available information. Existing and proposed utility line; drainage pipe and structures; oil and gas pipelines, wells, and tank batteries; pipe, pipelines, cable, or any other appurtenant structure(s) and the like, whether for public or private use, shall be within specifically delineated easements on the plat. Such easement rights may include the right to install, construct, reconstruct, maintain, and remove such facilities and related appurtenances within said easement as well as the right of ingress and egress. The dimensions of easements may be approximate according to scaled measurements.
(18) The location, boundaries, owner's name, and volume and page number of the recorded deed of any lot(s) not platted and already divided out of the original tract. Such lot(s) shall be labeled "not a part of this subdivision." Such lot(s) shall not be numbered.
(19) Existing ground elevations in the subdivision: Show contours with an interval of not more than five (5) feet if ground slope is in excess of four percent (4%) and two (2) feet if ground slope is less than four percent (4%).
(20) Pursuant to 44 CFR 60.3 (B)(3), if a subdivision contains more than fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres, whichever is the lesser, the 100 year base flood elevation data shall be provided and the boundary of the flood hazard area shall be delineated on the plat as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The base flood elevation data and the boundary of the flood hazard area shall be delineated on the plat. The developer is encouraged to place flood hazard areas in common open space or to delineate an easement generally around such areas and to devise and record covenants and restrictions running with the land to preserve and protect them. If a subdivision is in a flood prone area, the Planning Commission shall review such proposals to assure that all public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage. If there are no flood hazard areas in the subdivision pursuant to the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s), then a statement shall be provided on the preliminary plat indicating same.
(21) The detailed soils in the subdivision shall be identified and the boundaries thereof shall be delineated on the plat. Any jurisdictional wetland area(s) under the purview of the U.S. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, shall be identified and the boundaries thereof shall be delineated on the plat. The source of information pertaining to detailed soils and wetlands (if any) within the subdivision shall be documented on the plat. Such information pertaining to detailed soils and wetlands (if any) should be based upon an on-site investigation conducted by a qualified professional geologist or professional geotechnical engineer. 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 and Ohio Environmental Protective Agency, regarding applicable regulations.
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. If no jurisdictional wetlands exist within the subdivision, a statement on the plat shall be provided indicating same. The Developer shall be responsible for following applicable federal and state regulations for jurisdictional wetlands, regardless of the statement on the plat.
(22) The boundary lines of the subdivision showing the bearings and dimensions as surveyed by a registered surveyor or pursuant to existing deed records, as recorded in the County Recorder's office.
(23) The boundary lines of each lot in the subdivision with dimensions. The dimensions may be approximate according to scaled measurements.
(24) Lots in the subdivision shall be numbered progressively. If the subdivision is phased, lots shall be numbered in progressive order as each phase is submitted.
(25) The area in square feet shall be given for each lot. The area may be rounded to the nearest tenth of a foot.
(26) The dimensions and location of the minimum building setback line in accordance with the applicable zoning district in which the subdivision is located.
(27) The location, boundaries, dimensions, and acreage of any open space areas, recreation areas, common areas, water and sewage treatment sites, storm water retention or detention sites, and any other public or private sites or lots. The dimensions may be approximate according to scaled measurements.
(28) A tabulation of the total subdivision data including:
A. Area in sublots (in acres).
B. Area in roads (in acres).
C. Area in open spaces, common areas, recreation areas, water and sewage treatment sites, and any other public or private sites (in acres).
D. Total area in the subdivision (in acres).
E. Total length of roads (lineal feet).
F. Total number of sublots.
G. If two family dwelling units or multiple family dwelling units are proposed, a statement regarding the number of buildings and dwelling units contained therein for each proposed lot and the total number of buildings and dwelling units for the entire subdivision.
(Ord. 94-2009. Passed 4-28-09.)