SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR ALLEN COUNTY, OHIO
Prepared by: Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission 130 West North Street Lima, Ohio 45801
TABLE 1 MAJOR SUBDIVISION REVIEW APPROVAL PROCESS Step 1
Developer meets with Subdivision Administrator in pre-application meeting to review the subdivision proposal, identify data sets, any known issues or constraints, available/necessary utility services or infrastructure requirements, and to review the formal platting process.
OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (ODP) PHASE The first phase of a 3-phase platting process. The purpose of the ODP submission is to provide the Planning Commission with sufficient information to evaluate the proposed plat. The plans will incorporate topographic, land use, zoning, utility, traffic and design elements. Once approved, the ODP is valid for a 36-month period.
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Step 2
Developer submits Overall Development Plan (ODP) and fee. a. If Administrator finds ODP submittal to be complete, a meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled within 30 days. b. If not complete, Administrator rejects submission (applicant repeats step 2).
Step 3
Subdivision Administrator will forward copies of the ODP to the Allen County Engineer’s Office, Allen County Sanitary Engineer’s Office, Allen Soil & Water Conservation District, Lima City Utilities Department, Allen Water District, appropriate township and respective fire department for their review and comment. a. Subdivision Administrator will schedule a meeting of the Planning Commission and place ODP on its agenda. b. Subdivision Administrator will notify general public and applicant of the Planning Commission meeting date and time. c. Subdivision Administrator prepares a Regulatory Compliance Report and submits a recommendation to the Planning Commission.
Step 4
Planning Commission Meeting to Review ODP. a. Planning Commission considers Administrator’s Regulatory Compliance Report and other relevant input. b. If Planning Commission approves ODP with or without any modifications, applicant can proceed to Step 5. The Planning Commission returns 1 set of approved plans signed and dated to the developer. c. If Planning Commission denies ODP on grounds, applicant repeats Step 2 or petitions Court of Common Pleas.
Day 1 (Process Starts)
by Day 30
Day 60
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS (CD) PHASE The purpose of the second phase is to provide the Planning Commission with sufficient detailed construction engineering information to evaluate a major subdivision. Developer must prepare drainage calculations and address stormwater management criteria as well as secure a permit from OEPA if disturbing more than 1 acre. Developer must hold a pre-construction meeting with contractors, utility companies and the Allen County Engineer prior to any earth moving activity. Once approved, the Construction Drawings are valid for a 12-month period. Step 5
Developer submits Construction Drawings (CD) and fee. a. If Administrator finds CD submittal to be complete, a meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled within 30 days. b. If not complete, Administrator rejects submission (applicant repeats step 5).
Step 6
Subdivision Administrator will forward copies of the CD to the Allen County Engineer’s Office, Allen County Sanitary Engineer’s Office, Allen Soil & Water Conservation District, Lima City Utilities Department, Allen Water District, appropriate township and respective fire department for their review and comment. a. Subdivision Administrator will schedule a meeting of the Planning Commission and place CD on its agenda. b. Subdivision Administrator will notify general public and applicant of the Planning Commission meeting date and time. c. Subdivision Administrator prepares a Regulatory Compliance Report and submits a recommendation to the Planning Commission.
Step 7
Planning Commission meeting. a. Planning Commission considers Administrator’s Regulatory Compliance Report and other relevant input. b. If Planning Commission approves CD with or without any modifications, applicant can proceed to Step 8. The Planning Commission returns 1 set of approved plans signed and dated to the developer. c. If Planning Commission denies CD on grounds, applicant repeats Step 5 or petitions Court of Common Pleas.
Day 1
by Day 30
Day 60
FINAL PLAT (FP) PHASE The Final Plat must be prepared by a professional surveyor registered in the State of Ohio. The Final Plat will ensure that all conditions, engineering plans and other plat requirements have been fulfilled or guarantees have been properly posted. A Final Inspection must be completed before a Final Plat is submitted to the Planning Commission for consideration. Should the Planning Commission permit a Performance Bond be posted in lieu of any work to be completed prior to the Final Plat, an Engineer’s estimate must be submitted. An Engineer estimate will also be required for posting the required Maintenance Bond. The plat shall be recorded within 6 months of approval. Step 8
Developer submits Final Plat (FP) and fee. a. If Administrator finds FP submittal to be complete, FP is accepted and a meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled within 30 days. b. If not complete, Administrator rejects submission (applicant repeats step 8).
Step 9
Subdivision Administrator will forward copies of the FP to the Allen County Engineer’s Office, Allen County Sanitary Engineer’s Office, Allen Soil & Water Conservation District, Lima City Utilities Department, Allen Water District, appropriate township, respective fire department and Allen County Tax Map Office for their review and comment. a. Subdivision Administrator will schedule a meeting of the Planning Commission and place FP on its agenda. b. Subdivision Administrator will notify general public and applicant of the Planning Commission meeting date and time. c. Subdivision Administrator may accept Engineer’s estimate for: 1) any incomplete work (Performance Bond may be posted). 2) project costs (Maintenance Bond is required). d. Subdivision Administrator prepares a Regulatory Compliance Report and recommendation to the Planning Commission.
Step 10
Planning Commission meeting a. Planning Commission considers Administrator’s Regulatory Compliance Report and other relevant input. b. If Planning Commission approves FP, applicant can proceed to record plat. c. If Planning Commission denies FP on grounds, applicant repeats Step 8 or petitions Court of Common Pleas.
Day 1
by Day 30
Day 60
TABLE 3 STREET DESIGN STANDARDS LOCAL STREETS
FHWA CLASSIFICATION
STREET DESIGN STANDARDS Cul-de-sac
Residential
Sub-Collector
Collector
Arterial
2
2
2
3
4
1. Parking One Side f/f Curb with signs
28'
28'
28’
NA
NA
2. Parking Both Sides f/f Curb
36'
36'
36’
NA
NA
3. No Parking f/f Curb with signs
28'
28'
28'
36'
52'
4. Parking One Side e/e no Curb with signs
24’
24’
24’
NA
NA
5. Parking Both Sides e/e no Curb
32’
32’
32’
NA
NA
6. No Parking e/e no Curb with signs
24’
24’
24’
36'
52'
Minimum Right-of-Way
60’
60’
60'
80'
100’
Sidewalks
5’
5'
5'
5'
5'
25 mph
25 mph
25 mph
45 mph
50 mph
Minimum Stopping Sight Distance
200'
200'
200’
325'
400'
Minimum Centerline Radius
65’
100’
100'
575'(10º)
850'(6º45')
Maximum Grade
7%
7%
7%
6%
6%
Minimum Curb Radii Minimum Distance From End of Curb Radius to First Curb Cut
30’
30’
30'
40'
50'
20'
20'
30'
40'3
40'3
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
30%
30%
30%
40%
40%
24'
24'
24'
24'
24'
Number of Lanes Street Width f/f1 Curb
Street Width e/e2 no Curb 36
Design Speed
1.
Minimum Tan. Curb Between Drives
2.
Maximum Amount of Property Frontage in Drives4
3.
Maximum Width of Drive at Property Line
Intersection Data: 1.
Clear Sight Distance Along Each Leg
90'
90'
90'
90'
90'
2.
Minimum Curb Radius Local to Collector to Arterial to
25' 30' 35'
25' 30' 35'
30' 40' 45’
40' 40' 50'
45' 50' 50’
150' -
150' -
200' -
200' 300' -
1,320' 1,320'
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-
-
-
45'
-
-
-
-
60'
-
-
-
-
45'
-
-
-
-
600'
-
-
-
-
53%
-
-
-
-
3.
Minimum Centerline Offset of Adjacent Intersection Local to Collector to Arterial to Cul-de-Sac Data: 1.
2.
3.
1 2 3 4
NA
Lots Maximum Number of Lots Fronting on Cul-de-Sac (Circular Portion) Minimum Lot Frontage at Right-of-Way Line Street Minimum Radius of Street Right-of-Way Minimum Radius of Pavement to Face of Curb Maximum Cul-de-Sac Length (measured from center of bulb) Driveways Maximum Percentage of Lot Frontage Occupied by Driveway
f/f - face to face of curb on streets with curb e/e - edge to edge of pavement on streets with no curb Industrial and Commercial Subdivision - 200' Criteria does not apply to cul-de-sac Not Allowed
