(a) The final plat shall be prepared and legibly drawn by a professional surveyor, registered with the State of Ohio, based upon his survey of the premises in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code. The final plat shall be drawn in black ink on mylar and a digital file shall be submitted in a format compatible with the city's GIS system. Both the mylar and digital file shall contain at a minimum the following information:
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Township, tract, and original lot or section number in which the subdivision is located.
(4) Scale of 1"=100' or a legible and easily interpreted standard engineer's scale.
(5) North arrow and date of plat.
(6) 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.
(7) All dimensions, angles, and bearings are to be referred to the nearest established road lines; recognized permanent monuments; township tract, lot, or section lines; and other established control points.
(8) 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.
(9) The road name of each road within the subdivision and those adjacent to its boundaries. 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, and Oak Wood Court, etc.). If an existing road is to be continued, such continuation shall have the same name as the existing road.
(10) The location, right-of-way width, bearings, and dimensions of all existing and proposed roads both adjacent to and within the subdivision both at the right-of-way margin and centerline. The bearings shall be to the nearest second and dimensions to the nearest one-hundredth of a foot. The dimensions of all curves shall include the following information: radii, arcs, chords, chord bearings, central angles and tangents.
(11) The purpose, location, width, bearings and dimensions of all existing and proposed easements, including utility and oil and gas easements, both adjacent to and within the subdivision. The volume and page number from the County Recorder's office shall be provided for existing easements of record. Proposed easements shall either be granted on the plat and accepted by the appropriate entity or recorded prior to the submission of the final plat. Existing and proposed utility lines; 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.
(12) 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.
(13) The boundary lines of the subdivision showing the bearings and dimensions as surveyed by a registered surveyor. The bearings shall be to the nearest second and dimensions to the nearest one hundredth of a foot. The dimensions of all curves shall include the following information: radii, arcs, chords, chord bearings, central angles, and tangents.
(14) The boundary lines of each lot in the subdivision with bearings and dimensions. The bearings shall be to the nearest second and dimensions to the nearest one hundredth of a foot. The dimensions of all curves shall include the following information: radii, arcs, chords, chord bearings, central angles, and tangents.
(15) 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.
(16) The area in square feet shall be given for each lot. Lot area for each lot shall be calculated to the third decimal place.
(17) The dimensions and location of the minimum building setback line in accordance with the applicable zoning district in which the subdivision is located.
(18) The location and description of all existing monuments and iron pipes or pins found and those set in the subdivision shall be shown. If new, monuments encased in concrete shall be set in place at all subdivision corners, cast iron monument boxes shall be set at all appropriate road centerline locations and all road intersections, and iron pins shall be set at all sublot corners in accordance with the rules, regulations, and standard specifications for road improvements adopted by the City of Twinsburg pursuant to Ohio R.C. 711.01.
(19) The location, boundaries, bearings and 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 shall be to the nearest one-hundredth of a foot and the bearings to the nearest second. Acreage shall be to the third decimal place.
(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.
(21) 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.
(22) 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 other public or private sites or off premises sites (in acres).
D. Total area in the subdivision (in acres).
E. Total length of roads (lineal feet).
F. Total number of sublots.
(23) The plat shall be superimposed on a survey of the lands of the dedicators from which such plat is drawn, and shall contain an accurate background drawing of any metes and bounds descriptions of the lands of the dedicators from which such plat is drawn.
(24) At the time of submission of the final plat the following certifications shall appear on the plat:
A. Certification, signature, seal, and date by a registered surveyor that he has surveyed the premises and prepared the plat in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code and that the plat is correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. If the surveyor who surveyed the subdivision did not prepare the plat, then he should also sign the plat and place his seal thereon and certify that he has surveyed the subdivision in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4733-37 of the Ohio Administrative Code and the survey is correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.
B. Notarized certification by the owner of the subdivision, signature, and date that the plat 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 plat to the appropriate entity.
C. A notarized mortgage release statement by the financial institution that it has re-leased its lien on the roads or other areas shown on the plat to be dedicated to public use. The statement shall be signed and dated by the appropriate official of the financial institution.
D. 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 plat.
(25) At the time of submission of the final plat the following notations for approval shall appear on the plat:
A. For approval of the plat by the chairman and the secretary of the Planning Commission.
B. For acceptance of the utility easement by the applicable public utility companies and the acceptance by the appropriate entity of any other easement(s) granted by the owner of the subdivision and shown on the plat.
C. For certification of the Engineer that he has inspected the construction of the road and related improvements on the premises and that the road has been constructed in accordance with the specifications set forth on the approved plat and plans or adequate financial guarantees have been provided.
D. For acceptance and approval of the plat by the Mayor and Clerk of Council for record purposes and dedication.
E. For transfer by the County Auditor.
F. For recording by the County Recorder.
(26) Prior to recording the final plat, the owner should record the covenants and restrictions (if any) for the subdivision with the County Recorder. The volume and page number assigned by the County Recorder for the covenants and restriction should be referenced on the plat. If a homeowners' association is to be formed, the association should be created prior to the recording of the final plat. A copy of the documentation relative to the creation of a homeowners' association should be provided to the Planning Commission. (Ord. 94-2009. Passed 4-28-09.)