(a) Form. The preliminary plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn. The size of the map shall be on one or more sheets of twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches. The map of a subdivision containing six acres or less shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals fifty feet. All other subdivisions shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet, unless otherwise required by the Planning Commission. Where the required data cannot be clearly shown on one plan sheet, additional plan sheets are to be utilized, and an index sheet of the same dimension must be filed showing the entire subdivision on one sheet.
(b) Plan Contents. The preliminary plan shall contain the following information:
(1) Proposed name of the subdivision. The name shall not duplicate, be the same spelling, or alike in pronunciation with any other recorded subdivision in the Village. A register of subdivision names will be maintained in the Planning Commission's office.
(2) Location by section, range, and township.
(3) Names and addresses of the subdivider, owners and registered professional engineer and registered surveyor who prepared the preliminary plan.
(4) Scale of the plan, north point and date.
(5) Boundaries of the subdivision indicated by a heavy line and approximate acreage.
(6) Location, widths and names of existing streets, railroad rights of way, easements, parks, permanent buildings and corporation and township lines; location of wooded areas, significant topographic and natural features within and adjacent to the planned subdivision for a minimum distance of 200 feet.
(7) Names of adjacent subdivisions, owners of record of adjoining parcels of unsubdivided land.
(8) Zoning districts, if any.
(9) Existing contours with intervals of not more than five feet where slope exceeds ten percent (10%) and not more than two feet where slope is ten percent (10%) or less. Elevations are to be based on sea level datum, if available. Reference bench marks used shall be indicated.
(10) Drainage channels, lakes, ponds, swamps and other permanent watercourses and basins, wooded areas, power transmission poles and lines, water lines, sewer lines and any other significant items.
(11) Building setback lines with dimensions.
(12) When lots are located on a curve or when side lot lines are at angles other than ninety degrees, the width at the building line shall be shown.
(13) Parcels of land, within the subdivision, that are intended to be reserved for public uses or to be reserved by covenant for residents inhabiting the subdivision. Such reservations shall include a designation of the persons or agencies responsible for maintenance and care of those parcels and indication of acceptance of such responsibility.
(14) A vicinity map at a scale of not less than one inch per 2,000 feet shall be shown on, or accompanying, the preliminary plan. This plan shall show all existing subdivisions, thoroughfares and tract lines. It shall also show the most advantageous connections between the thoroughfares in the proposed subdivision and those of the neighboring areas.
(15) Road names and the locations and scaled dimensions for all proposed roads, alleys, easements (with purpose stated), and areas to be reserved for parks, schools or other public uses.
(c) Supplementary Information.
(1) Statement of proposed use of lots, stating type of residential buildings with number of proposed dwelling units; type of business or industry; so as to reveal the effect of the development of traffic, fire hazards or congestion of population.
(2) Description of proposed covenants and restrictions.
(3) Location and approximate dimensions of all existing buildings.
(4) Statement explaining adequate source of water supply.
(5) If any zoning changes are contemplated by the subdivider, the proposed zoning should be outlined.
(6) For commercial and industrial development, the location, dimensions and approximate grade of proposed parking and loading areas, all thoroughfares, pedestrian walks and the points of vehicular ingress and egress to the development.
(7) Statement outlining method to be used and provisions to be made for flood control and drainage.
(8) Show existing and proposed information addressing the following areas where applicable:
A. Utility details;
B. Waterline valves and hydrants;
C. Sanitary manholes with sizes and inverts;
D. Storm sewers, manholes and catch basins;
E. 100-year flood plain contour;
F. Wetlands areas;
G. Environmental audit information; and
H. Storm permit application.
(9) In a letter accompanying the request for approval of the preliminary plan, the subdivider shall state the type of sewage disposal that the subdivider proposes to use. A connection to the municipal wastewater treatment plant and a municipal water system shall be required by the subdivider when deemed necessary by the Regional or Village Planning Commission, the appropriate Health Officer, or the Ohio EPA.
(Ord. 22-93. Passed 11-15-93.)