When, prior to June 1, 1953, a subdivision plat has been tentatively approved by a planning commission, and lots have been transferred from the subdivision by metes and bounds descriptions prior to June 1, 1953, and a registered surveyor certifies on such plat, or copy thereof, that all such transfers are in conformity with the plat as tentatively approved, such plat, or a copy thereof, may be recorded by the county recorder, notwithstanding that it has not been subscribed and acknowledged by the proprietor thereof, nor finally approved by the planning commission. The certificate of the planning commission as to the date of tentative approval shall be issued on demand.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 711.103

  • Plat: means a map of a tract or parcel of land. See Ohio Code 711.001
  • Subdivision: means either of the following:

    (1) The division of any parcel of land shown as a unit or as contiguous units on the last preceding general tax list and duplicate of real and public utility property, into two or more parcels, sites, or lots, any one of which is less than five acres for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership, provided, however, that the following are exempt:

    (a) A division or partition of land into parcels of more than five acres not involving any new streets or easements of access;

    (b) The sale or exchange of parcels between adjoining lot owners, where that sale or exchange does not create additional building sites;

    (c) If the planning authority adopts a rule in accordance with section 711. See Ohio Code 711.001