Regional Planning Commission
Minor Subdivision Procedures

Lots Between 30,000 sq./ft. and 5.01 acres

SUBDIVISION (LOT SPLIT) RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR PARCELS RANGING FROM
30,000 SQUARE FEET TO 5.01 ACRES

1. COUNTY ENGINEER/ODOT
Prior to submitting to the RPC you must have approval from the Fairfield County Engineer's Office or (ODOT, if the road frontage is on a state highway) for access.

NOTE:
THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE AND/OR ODOT WILL DO A PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF YOUR PROPOSED SPLIT. AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING TO THE RPC THE BLUE FORM APPLICATION MUST HAVE BEEN SIGNED BY THE COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE OR A LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM ODOT.

2. COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Prior to submitting to the RPC, Health Department approval is required.

The Health Department is located at:
1550 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100
Lancaster, Ohio 43130

The Health Department will do a preliminary review.

NOTE:
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT MUST ALSO SIGN THE BLUE FORM APPLICATION PRIOR TO FINAL RPC APPROVAL.

3. SURVEY
The survey must be done by a certified surveyor. Your surveyor will provide you a certified survey drawing and legal description.

4. DEED
A deed must be submitted and include the Grantor (seller) and Grantee (buyer). Without this information your subdivision will be denied.

5. GIS CENTER (MAPROOM)
Located at 108 North High Street in Lancaster.

You must have:
- Survey drawing
- Legal description
- Deed

To be issued a Blue Form Application.

NOTE:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SURVEY MUST BE THE ORIGINAL, SIGNED IN INK BY THE SURVEYOR. PHOTO OR FAXED COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

AFTER APPROVAL FROM REGIONAL PLANNING:
The applicant will submit paperwork including an executed original deed to the County Auditor's Office:

108 North High Street
Lancaster, Ohio

6. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Located in the County Courthouse
3rd Floor (Room 302)

The RPC Office requires:
- Survey drawing
- Original legal description
- Deed
- Blue Form Application with all required signatures

Fee:
One-hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) for the subdivision (lot split).