What information does the preliminary plat application request?

It asks for applicant and surveyor or engineer contact details, subdivision location, proposed use and zoning, lot count, parcel area, sewage plans, improvements, utilities, and other submitted materials.

What attachments may be needed?

Attach a copy of the legal description. If you propose deed restrictions, attach a copy. For on-lot sewage disposal, include a letter from the City and/or County Board of Health approving a specific type.

How do I submit the preliminary plat application?

The form does not give a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Shelby, OH · Richland County

No notary required

Application for Tentative Approval of Preliminary Plat

Subdivision applicants use this application to request tentative approval of a preliminary plat from the City of Shelby.

What this form is

This application requests tentative approval of a preliminary subdivision plat in Shelby. It asks for applicant and surveyor or engineer contact details, subdivision location and description, proposed use and zoning, lot count and parcel area, sewage disposal plans, improvements, utilities, and other materials submitted. It also requests a legal description attachment and, when applicable, a deed restriction copy or health board letter.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking tentative approval of a preliminary subdivision plat in Shelby should complete this application and provide the requested supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and surveyor or engineer sign it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the preliminary plat application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the applicant and surveyor or engineer details, subdivision information, proposed use, zoning, lot count, sewage plans, improvements, and utilities.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach the legal description and, if applicable, a deed restriction copy or the specified health board letter for on-lot sewage disposal.
4
Sign And Date
Have the applicant and surveyor or engineer sign the application, and provide the date.
5
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the preliminary plat application request?: It asks for applicant and surveyor or engineer contact details, subdivision location, proposed use and zoning, lot count, parcel area, sewage plans, improvements, utilities, and other submitted materials.
What attachments may be needed?: Attach a copy of the legal description. If you propose deed restrictions, attach a copy. For on-lot sewage disposal, include a letter from the City and/or County Board of Health approving a specific type.
Do I need a notary for this preliminary plat application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and surveyor or engineer sign it.
How do I submit the preliminary plat application?: The form does not give a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Tentative Approval of Preliminary Plat doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shelby form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.