(A) Required. After the preapplication stage, the subdivider shall submit a preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision which shall conform with the requirements set forth in divisions (B) through (I) of this section. The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a qualified registered engineer or surveyor.
(B) Submission to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Before any plat is approved affecting any land within 300 feet of the centerline of a proposed new highway or a highway for which changes are proposed as described in the certification to local officials by ODOT of any land within a radius of 500 feet from the point of intersection of said centerline with the public road or highway, the Commission shall give notice, by registered or certified mail to ODOT. The Commission shall not approve the plat for 120 days from the date the notice is received from ODOT. If ODOT notifies the Commission that it shall proceed to acquire the land needed, then the Commission shall refuse to approve the plat. If ODOT notifies the Commission that the acquisition at this time is not in the public interest or upon the expiration of the 120-day period or any extension thereof agreed upon by ODOT and the property owner, the Commission shall, if the plat is in conformance with all provisions of the regulations, approve the plat.
(C) Application for tentative approval. An application in writing for the tentative approval of the preliminary plat, together with five copies of the preliminary plat and the supplementary information specified in divisions (D) through (G) of this section, shall be submitted to the City Planning Commission.
(D) Form. The preliminary plat shall be drawn at a scale not less than 100 feet to the inch and shall be on one or more sheets 24 x 36 inches in size.
(E) Contents. The preliminary plat shall contain the following information:
(1) Proposed name of the subdivision, which shall not duplicate or closely approximate the name of any other subdivision in the city.
(2) Location by section, range, and township or other surveys.
(3) Name of professional engineer and/or registered surveyor who prepared the plat, with their respective registration numbers and seals.
(4) Date of survey.
(5) Scale of the plat, north point.
(6) Boundaries of the subdivision and its acreage.
(7) Names of adjacent subdivisions, owners and adjoining parcels of unsubdivided land, and the location of their boundary lines.
(8) Locations, widths, and names of existing streets, railroad rights-of-way, easements, parks, permanent buildings, and corporation and township lines; location of wooded areas and other significant topographic and natural features within and adjacent to the plat for a minimum distance of 200 feet.
(9) Zoning classification of the tract and adjoining properties and a description of proposed zoning changes, if any.
(10) Existing contours at an interval of not greater than two feet if the slope of the ground is 15% or less; and not greater than five feet where the slope is more than 15%.
(11) Existing sewers, water lines, culverts and other underground structures, and power transmission poles and lines, within and adjacent to the tract.
(12) Location, names, and widths of proposed streets and easements.
(13) Building setback lines with dimensions.
(14) Location and dimensions of all proposed utility and sewer lines, showing their connections with the existing system.
(15) Layout, numbers, and approximate dimensions of each lot. When a lot is located on a curved street or when side lot lines are not a 90° angle, the width at the property and building line shall be shown.
(16) Parcels of land in acres to be reserved for public use or to be reserved by covenant for residents of the subdivision.
(17) A vicinity map at a scale of not less than 2,000 feet to the inch shall be shown on, or accompany, the preliminary plat. This map shall show all existing subdivisions, roads, and tract lines and the nearest existing thoroughfares. It shall also show the most advantageous connections between the roads in the proposed subdivision and those of the neighboring areas.
(F) Supplementary information. The following information shall be supplied in addition to the requirements in division (E) of this section.
(1) Statement of proposed use of lots, giving type and number of dwelling units and type of business.
(2) Location and approximate dimensions of all existing buildings.
(3) For commercial development, the location, dimensions, and approximate grade of proposed parking and loading areas, alleys, pedestrian walks, streets, and the points of vehicular ingress and egress to the development.
(4) Description of proposed covenants and restrictions.
(5) In a letter accompanying the request for approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall state the type of sewage disposal he proposes to use. If other than a treatment plant, it shall be accompanied by a letter from the County Health Department stating what type of sewage disposal will be approved for the soil conditions encountered in the area of the proposed subdivision. A central sewage treatment plant and a central water system shall be constructed by the subdivider when deemed necessary by the City Planning Commission or the appropriate Health Officer. If a central plant is to be used, a proposal shall be included discussing the method and cost for the incorporation of the system into the general county or municipal system.
(G) Filing. The preliminary plat shall be considered officially filed on the day it is received by the City Planning Commission and shall be so dated. A filing fee shall be charged, as indicated in § 155.123.
(H) Approval. The City Planning Commission shall forward copies of the preliminary plat to such officials and agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of study and recommendation. These shall include at least the City Engineer and the Health Department. After receipt of reports from such officials and agencies, the City Planning Commission shall determine whether the preliminary plat shall be approved, approved with modifications or disapproved. If a plat is disapproved, the reasons for such disapproval shall be stated in writing. The City Planning Commission shall act on the preliminary plat within 60 days after filing unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider. When a preliminary plat has been approved by the City Planning Commission, the chairperson shall sign all copies and return one to the subdivider for compliance with final approval requirements. Approval of the preliminary plat shall be conditional upon compliance with all other application statutes, ordinances (resolutions and regulations) of the city.
(I) Approval period. The approval of the preliminary plat shall be effective for a maximum period of 12 months and shall guarantee that the terms under which the approval was granted will not be affected by changes to these regulations.
(Ord. 20-89, passed 6-28-89)