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(a) Previous to the filing for tentative approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit to the Planning Commission a sketch plan, similar to the example of a preapplication sketch found in the appendix.
(b) The purpose of this stage is to discuss early and informally the purpose and effect of these Subdivision Regulations and to familiarize the developer with the comprehensive plan, official highway plan for the Municipality, zoning and other Municipal and County planning engineering projects, drainage, sewerage, water systems and similar standards, requirements, and plans.
(c) The sketch plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn. It shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals approximately one hundred feet.
(Ord. 1389. Passed 1-10-80.)
(a) Sewage Disposal. The subdivider, in a letter accompanying the request for preliminary approval of a subdivision, shall state the kind and type of sewage disposal treatment he proposes to use. If other than a sewage treatment plant, it shall be accompanied by a letter from the County Health Officer in the three mile area, or the appropriate Municipal health officer inside the Municipality, stating what type of sewage disposal will be approved for the soil conditions encountered in the area of the proposed subdivision. If a housing development, a shopping center, or other commercial or industrial development is proposed to be built, a central sewage treatment plant and a central water system must be constructed by the developer when deemed necessary by the Planning Commission and appropriate health officer.
(b) Content and Supplementary Information.
(1) Form. The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn. The size of the map shall be on one or more sheets, twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches. All subdivisions shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals fifty feet, unless otherwise required by the Commission.
(2) Map contents. The preliminary plat shall contain the following information:
A. Proposed name of the subdivision. The name shall not duplicate, be the same spelling, or be alike in pronunciation with any other recorded subdivision in the County.
B. Location by section and township.
C. Names and addresses of the subdivider, owner and professional individual responsible for preparation of the preliminary plan.
D. Date of survey.
E. Scale of the plan both graphically and numerically, north point and date.
F. Boundaries of the subdivision indicated by the heavy line, and its acreage indicated.
G. Total acreage.
H. Location, widths and names of existing, platted streets, railroad rights of way, easements, parks, permanent buildings, corporation lines, and township.
I. Names of adjacent subdivisions, owners of record, as of the last preceding tax roll, of adjoining parcels of unsubdivided land and the location of their boundary lines.
J. Zoning districts, if any.
K. Existing contours with intervals of not more than five feet where the slope exceeds ten percent (10%) and not more than two feet where the slope is ten percent (10%) or less. Elevations are to be based on sea level datum (USGS). Reference bench mark used shall be indicated. When the slope is less than ten percent (10%) and involves ten lots or less and no new streets are involved or old streets widened, contours may be omitted.
L. Existing drainage channels, underground facilities, wooded areas, power transmission poles and lines, and any other significant items should be shown. High water marks are to be shown in vicinities of streams or lakes.
M. All lot numbers and building setback lines with dimensions.
N. When lots are located on a curve or when side lot lines are at angles other than ninety degrees, the width at the property line shall be shown.
O. Parcels of land intended to be reserved for public uses or to be reserved by covenant for residents inhabiting the subdivision.
P. A vicinity map at a scale of not more than 800 feet to the inch shall be shown on, or accompany, the preliminary plat. This map shall show all existing subdivisions, road, and tract lines with the names of the owners of land immediately adjoining the proposed subdivision and between it and the nearest existing thoroughfare. It shall also show how roads in the proposed subdivision may connect with existing and proposed roads in neighboring subdivisions or undeveloped property to produce the most advantageous development of the entire neighboring area.
(3) Supplementary information.
A. Statement of the proposed use of lots, stating the type of residential buildings with the number of proposed dwelling units, and the type of business or industry, so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards, or congestion of population.
B. Proposed covenants and restrictions.
C. Evidence of an adequate source of water supply, as specified in Chapter 1117 of these Regulations.
D. Statement outlining the method to be used and provisions to be made for sewage disposal, drainage and flood control, as specified in Chapter 1117 of these Regulations.
E. If any zoning changes are contemplated by the subdivider, the proposed zoning should be outlined and described.
F. After receiving notice of the approval of the preliminary plat and prior to the filing of the final plat, the subdivider shall present to the Commission typical sections and complete profiles of streets and other related improvements to be constructed in the proposed subdivision, prepared by a registered engineer or surveyor. The Commission shall, within five working days after the filing of the above typical sections and complete profiles, transmit copies of same to the Municipal Engineer and the County Health Officer for study and final recommendations. The Commission, after receiving a report from the aforementioned officials, shall notify the subdivider of any recommended changes or suggestions so that the subdivider may prepare the final improvement plans and final plat.
(c) Filing. The subdivider shall prepare and file a preliminary plan for approval with the Commission, and five copies shall be required by the Commission according to the standards and other requirements of these Regulations. The preliminary plan shall be considered officially filed on the day it is accepted by the Commission and shall be so dated. The preliminary plan shall then be examined by the Municipal Engineer and/or designated person in behalf of the Commission.
(d) Approval.
(1) The Planning Commission shall forward copies of the preliminary plan to the regional Planning Commission and to such other officials, and agencies as may be properly interested for the purpose of study and recommendation. After receipt of reports from such officials and agencies, the Planning Commission shall determine whether the preliminary map shall be approved, approved with modifications, or disapproved. Notice of such action shall be supplied to the subdivider.
(2) The Commission shall act on the preliminary plan within thirty days after filing unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider or his agent.
(3) When a preliminary plan has been approved by the Commission, the chairman or secretary of the Commission shall affix his signature to the plan and return one copy to the subdivider for his compliance with final approval requirements. Approval of the preliminary plan by the Commission shall not constitute approval of the final plan by the Commission.
(4) Approval of the preliminary plan shall confer upon the subdivider for one calendar year from the date of approval the guarantee that the general terms and conditions under which the approval was granted will not be affected by any changes and/or amendments to these Regulations.
(Ord. 1389. Passed 1-10-80.)
(a) General. The final plat will have incorporated all changes or modifications required by the Planning Commission and Municipal Engineer; otherwise, it shall conform to the preliminary plat, and it may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat which the subdivider proposed to record and develop at the time, provided that such portion conforms with all requirements of these Regulations.
(b) Preparation. The final plat shall be prepared by a registered surveyor.
(c) Form. The final plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn in India ink on tracing cloth or other materials of equal permanence. The size of the plat shall be one or more sheets, twenty inches by twenty inches. The scale shall be one inch equals fifty feet. If more than two sheets are required, an index sheet must be filed showing the entire subdivision on one sheet with all areas shown on the other sheets indicated thereon.
(1) Map contents: The final plat shall contain the following information:
A. Name of the subdivision; location by section, township, date, north point, graphic and numerical scale, and total acreage.
B. All plat boundaries with length of courses in feet and hundredths, bearings to not more than half minutes. Closure shall be submitted to second order survey.
C. Bearings and distances to the nearest established street lines or other recognized permanent monuments, which shall be accurately described on the plat.
D. Lines of adjoining streets and alleys with their widths and names plus building setback lines.
E. The radii, arcs, chords and chord bearings, points of tangency and central angles for all curvilinear streets and radii for rounded corners.
F. All easements and rights of way provided for public services or utilities, and any limitations of such rights of way, or easements.
G. All lot numbers and lines, with accurate dimensions in feet and hundreths, with bearings. The basis of the bearings shall be stated on the plat. The acreage of all lots over one acre in size shall be indicated.
H. Accurate location and description of all monuments.
I. Names and addresses of the subdivider and the qualified surveyor who prepared the final plan.
J. Accurate outlines of any areas to be dedicated or temporarily reserved for public use with the purpose indicated thereon.
K. A list of all restrictions and covenants, if any, the developer intends to include in the deeds to the lots in the subdivision.
L. Certification by a registered surveyor to the effect that the plan represents a survey made by him and that all monuments shown thereon actually exist and that their locations are correctly shown.
M. An acknowledgment by the owner or owners of his or their adoption of the plat, and dedication of streets and other public areas.
N. Vicinity map of the area within a one-half mile radius, except that this requirement may be waived where the area is located in a mapped area within the Municipality or section contiguous thereto.
(d) Supplementary Information.
(1) If a zoning change is involved, certification from the Service Director or Clerk shall be required indicating that the change has been approved and is in effect.
(2) The final plat shall be accompanied by certificates showing that all improvements have either been installed and approved by the proper officials or agencies or that a bond or other security has been furnished assuring installation of the required improvements. A copy of the final plat on permanent reproducible material shall be submitted.
(e) Plan and Profile, Utility Plans. A plan view of the streets shall be drawn to a scale of one inch equals fifty feet. The plan view shall show the proposed road, street or alley alignments, right-of-way and pavement widths, centerlines, and bearings, stationing curve or radius data, existing and proposed drainage and utilities. Any other significant feature or factor shall also be shown on the plan. The centerline of road, street or alley construction shall coincide with the centerline of the right of way. Any changes from the same shall be at the discretion of the Municipal Engineer or his representative.
(f) Filing.
(1) The final map shall be filed with the Commission not later than twelve months after the date of approval of the preliminary plan; otherwise, it will be considered void unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by the Commission in writing.
(2) The final plan shall be considered officially filed after it is examined by the Municipal Engineer and is found to be in full compliance with the formal provisions of these Regulations. The final plan shall be filed at least ten working days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered.
(3) The developer shall submit a statement of the proposed use of lots, stating the type of residential building with the number of proposed dwelling units; type of business or industry, so that the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards, or congestion of population can be determined; source of water supply, provisions for sewage disposal, drainage, and flood control.
(g) Approval.
(1) The Commission shall take action on the final plat within thirty days after the same has been officially filed as stated in Ohio R.C. 711.05; otherwise such plat shall be deemed to have been approved. The certificate of the Commission as to the date of the submission of the plat for approval and the failure to take action within such time, shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or evidence of approval herein required. If disapproved, the grounds for disapproval of the final plat shall be stated on the record of the Commission, including the reference to the regulation violated by the plat, and a copy of such record of the Commission shall be forwarded to the subdivider. The subdivider shall make the necessary correction and resubmit the final plat within thirty days to the Commission for its final approval.
(2) The subdivider shall be notified of the final approval of the plat by the Commission. The subdivider shall then present the plat to Council for approval.
(h) Recording of final plat. After the final plat has been approved by the Planning Commission, the Municipal Engineer and where necessary by the Regional Planning Commission, and the necessary approvals have been endorsed in writing thereon, together with evidence of title, it may then be filed for recording in the office of the Recorder of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, as required by law.
(Ord. 1389. Passed 1-10-80.)
(Ord. 1389. Passed 1-10-80.)
Whenever any transfer is to be made of parcels as described in Section 1101.06(c), the party desiring to make the transfer shall submit a sketch thereof to the Planning Commission. If the division conforms to appropriate standards, the responsible official may stamp same "Approved" "No Plat Required", and attach his signature, and the appropriate transfer may then be recorded. However, if the owner of the property does not agree with any of the requirements specified by the Planning Commission, he may then appeal to Council for approval for recording and such approval must be obtained before the transfer can be recorded. No preliminary or final plan other than the rough sketch of the division shall be required and none of the improvements described in Chapter 1117
shall be required for the transfer.
(Ord. 1389. Passed 1-10-80.)