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Subdivision/Development Regulations (Information for Surveyors)

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MINOR LOT SPLIT AND SUBDIVSION FEES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2024

MINOR LOT SPLIT FEES (5 OR LESS SPLITS OF THE SAME PARCEL)

FIRST MINOR LOT SPLIT $50.00

2ND, 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH FROM THE SAME PARCEL AFTER THE FIRST SPLIT ADDITIONAL $15.00 EACH

MAJOR SUBDIVISION (6 OR MORE SPLITS OF THE SAME PARCEL)

PLAN APPROVALS $300.00

ADMINISTRATION FEE $350.00

APPLICATION FEE - FIRST 2 HOURS $300.00

APPLICATION FEE - EACH HOUR AFTER 2 $150.00

APPLICANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ADVERTISING FEES AND WILL BE INVOICED ACCORDINGLY.

THE PLAN APPROVAL, ADMINISTARTION AND INITIAL APPLICATION FEE SHALL BE PAID AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.

SUBDIVISION FORMS

ATTACHMENT A - PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION REVISED 05/24/2023

ATTACHMENT B - FINAL PLAT APPLICATION REVISED 05/24/2023

ATTACHMENT C - MINOR LOT SPLITS LARGE LOT DEVELOPMENT SPLITS APPLICATION REVISED 05/15/2024

ATTACHMENT D - PROCEDURES FOR PLACING MINOR SUBDIVISION/LARGE LOT DEVELOPMENT (LLD) TILE UNDER SENECA COUNTY DITCH MAINTENANCE REVISED 05/17/2022

ATTACHMENT D1 - REQUEST FOR DITCH MAINTENANCE REVISED 05/17/2022

ATTACHMENT D2 - TILE PLAN REQUIREMENTS REVISED 08/11/2023

ATTACHMENT E - CERTIFICATION FOR EXEMPTION OF PARCELS TO BE USED ONLY FOR AGRICULTURAL OR PERSONAL RECREATIONAL PURPOSES REVISED 05/24/202

Minor Lot Split Application Instructions

(Five or less parcel splits)

For the Applicant:

To ensure proper consideration of this application the following must be completed:

All local township zoning requirements including minimum road frontage/lot width and minimum lot size must be met. For this information contact the township zoning inspector.
All county subdivision regulations concerning minor land divisions must be met.
Both the applicant & surveyor’s section of the application must be filled out in their entirety. (Ensure the contact information for the applicant is complete.)
Two (2) copies of the survey (18” X 24” or 24” X 36”) and one (1) copy of the legal description completed by a registered State of Ohio surveyor must accompany each application.
It is preferred that all fees are paid with a personal check or money order, no credit cards. Fees as of March 1, 2024 are $50.00 for a minor lot split, $15.00 thereafter for a 2^nd, 3^rd, or 4^th from the same tract after the first split.
Fees as of December 5^th, 2018 – An additional processing/administration fee of $150.00 will be charged for non-member townships payable by the applicant.
When completed, bring these items to the Seneca Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) located in the RTA Building, 109S. Washington St., Suite 2206, Tiffin, Ohio between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

For the Surveyor:

According to the Seneca County Subdivision Regulations as prepared by Seneca Regional Planning Commission and the County Conveyance Standards, the following information is required for all surveys accompanying a lot split application.

Documentation showing compliance with Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 3701-29 governing Home Sewage Treatment System, specifically a Site and Soil Evaluation.
1. Please contact the Seneca County General Health District, Environmental Science Department at 419-447-3691
Proposed division of land, including dimensions of the entire original tract.
Owner of parcel and all adjoining parcels.
Dimension and location of lot lines of proposed lot.
North orientation arrow.
Existing structures, wells, septic systems/leach fields, easements, site disturbances, existing driveways and other hardscapes or proposed hardscapes, public facilities, direction of drainage, bodies of water, including intermittent and perennial streams and rivers.
Any adjoining public road, road right-of-way, zoning setbacks, and distance to the nearest driveway or intersection in each direction within 1,000 feet along the road frontage. Driveway distance should be noted on the application form.
100-year floodplain boundary and floodway if it exists anywhere in the original tract. The panel number and flood zone should be noted on the application form.
All new parcels require adequate access via a drive. Please ensure the drive permit(s) for the parcel(s) have been submitted to the appropriate authorizing public office.

What to do after Regional Planning Commission Approves:

The following must be completed in order: (Note: there may be additional charges, please contact appropriate office)

A professional deed must be prepared for the proposed lot.
Bring a copy of the new deed to the County Engineer’s Tax Map Office located at 3300 Infirmary Rd, Tiffin, OH
Bring deed(s) to County Auditor’s Office, also on 2^nd floor of RTA Building (109 S Washington St, Suite 2206, Tiffin, OH).
Plat must be taken to the Seneca County Auditor’s Office, 2^nd floor of the RTA Building (109 S Washington St., Suite 2206,Tiffin, OH), for the assignment of house number/address.
Bring deed(s) to County Recorder’s Office to make the proposed lot an official lot. Recorder’s Office is located on 1^st floor of RTA Building (109 S Washington St, Suite 2104,Tiffin, OH).

Codes, Checklists, Plans

Checklist for Transfer

Subdivision Regulations: Amended February 9, 2006

Construction Codes

Construction Codes without drawings

Seneca County Conveyance Standards Updated 06-21-2023

Flood Plain Regulations

Click here for the Seneca County, City of Tiffin, City of Fostoria, and Seneca Parks 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Plan.