5.01.01
Prior to the submission of any preliminary plat (other than a minor
plat) a pre-application conference shall be required. The pre-application
conference shall be held with the Development Officer prior to the
submittal of a preliminary plat. The purpose of the pre-application
conference is to discuss the owner/developer’s intentions for
the development, and the features of the site.
(Ordinance 555-08 adopted 3/10/08)
5.02.01
Whenever a tract of land is to be platted, subdivided or resubdivided
into four (4) or fewer lots, the subdivision may be exempted from
certain procedural provisions of formal Planning Commission plat approval,
and may be approved administratively, through the minor plat process.
A.
Purpose
and Intent:
The purpose of the minor plat process is
to allow for a more efficient approval process for plats of four (4)
or fewer lots. The classification of a subdivision as a minor plat
shall not be construed as a waiver of any other requirement of this
Ordinance, or any other ordinance or statute pertaining to the platting
of property.
B.
Minor
Plat Defined:
A minor plat shall be defined as a plat
of a tract of land which includes four (4) or fewer lots, which also
meets the following conditions:
1.
Each lot of the subdivision shall have frontage on an existing public
street, and shall not necessitate the creation of any new street,
or the extension of any existing street; and
2.
The subdivision shall be served by existing municipal utilities of
adequate capacity, and shall not necessitate the extension of any
municipal utilities, except for the installation of service lines
to the individual lot(s) from existing mains of adequate capacity.
C.
Application
Procedures:
The submittal of an application for a minor
plat shall be made to the Development Officer on or before the date
of any minor plat submittal deadline, as established by a schedule
to be prepared and distributed by the City. Such schedule shall provide
for two minor plat review cycles per month. The applicant shall submit
the completed application form, in the form provided by the Development
Officer, and three (3) copies of a preliminary and final plat; or
in the case of a one (1) lot single-family residential subdivision,
three (3) copies of a final plat only. The application fee, as specified
in the schedule provided by the Development Officer, is due at the
time the plat is submitted.
D.
Minor
Plat Contents:
1.
The preliminary plat shall meet the requirements of this Ordinance,
and the requirements of any other ordinance or statute governing the
subdivision of land in the City of Navasota or its ETJ.
2.
The final plat shall meet the requirements of this Ordinance and
the requirements of any other ordinance or statute governing the subdivision
of land in the City of Navasota or its ETJ.
E.
Review
Procedure:
The Development Officer shall review the proposed
minor plat to insure compliance with all appropriate requirements.
The Development Officer may submit the subdivision plat to other City
departments and/or other agencies for review and comment, as deemed
necessary. Within five (5) working days after the date of application,
the minor plat shall be returned to the subdivider with written analysis
and commentary.
F.
Approval
Process:
Upon completion of plat review by the Development
Officer, and the correction of the plat by the applicant in accordance
with the Development Officer’s written analysis and commentary,
the applicant shall submit the items listed below within ten (10)
working days after the date of application:
1.
Two white background prints of the corrected preliminary plat, and
the copies of the original submittal with the Development Officer’s
analysis and commentary (if applicable);
2.
A reproducible mylar of the final plat, and the copies of the original
submittal with the Development Officer’s analysis and commentary
(NOTE: digital files may be required);
3.
Five (5) true to scale eighteen (18) inch by twenty-four (24) inch
copies of the final plat;
4.
Tax certificates stating that no taxes are delinquent against the
property; and
5.
The appropriate filing fees, as specified in the schedule provided
by the Development Officer.
If the items listed above are not submitted within ten (10)
working days after the date of application the minor plat application
shall be considered null and void. The Development Officer may approve
a minor plat. The Development Officer may, for any reason, elect to
forward the minor plat to the Planning Commission for review and approval.
The Development Officer shall not disapprove a minor plat but shall
be required to refer any minor plat which he refuses to approve to
the Planning Commission, within thirty (30) days after the date of
application.
6.
The Planning Commission may approve, approve conditionally, or disapprove
a minor plat.
G.
Other
Requirements:
1.
A subdivision shall not be processed as a minor plat if its approval
would require the granting of a variance.
2.
Land subdivided through the minor plat process shall not be resubdivided
or replatted by amendment or otherwise for a period of one (1) year
from the approval of the original minor plat, unless it is approved
by the Planning Commission.
3.
Whenever a minor plat includes one (1) or more lots containing more
than one (1) acre of land, and where there are indications that such
lots may eventually be resubdivided, the Development Officer may refer
the plat to the Planning Commission.
4.
For purposes of keeping the Planning Commission and the general public
informed of platting activity, the regular monthly Planning Commission
agenda shall include an agenda item reporting all minor plats processed
during the preceding month.
(Ordinance 555-08 adopted 3/10/08)
5.03.01
The preliminary plat must meet all requirements specified by this Ordinance before the Planning Commission may commence preliminary plat review. A subdivider and/or a developer shall provide a plan for the entire project, including all phases and parts. A plat not meeting all of the requirements may be submitted, provided that the subdivider presents with the plat a written request for specific variances, and enumerates in detail the reasons thereof, in conformance with Section 4.14 Variances, of these regulations.
5.03.02
The applicant shall submit three (3) white background prints of the
preliminary plat to the Development Officer at least twenty-four (24)
days prior to the meeting at which the preliminary plat is to be considered.
Planning Commission meeting dates and plat submittal deadlines are
listed in the schedule provided by the Development Officer. The preliminary
plat application fees, which are listed in the schedule provided by
the Development Officer, are payable at the time of the preliminary
plat submittal.
5.03.03
The Development Officer shall review the preliminary plat and coordinate
its review with the appropriate city departments and other agencies.
The plat shall then be returned to the applicant with written analysis
and commentary. Upon completion of plat review by the Development
Officer, the applicant shall submit twenty (20) white background prints
and the copies of the original submittal with the Development Officer’s
analysis and commentary to the Development Officer not less than ten
(10) working days prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
5.03.04
General Requirements for Preliminary Plats:
A.
The
preliminary plat and all supporting maps shall be prepared at a minimum
scale of one hundred (100) feet to one (1) inch on one (1) or more
twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch (24" x 36") sheets. If more than
one (1) sheet is required, they shall be match-line sheets. An index
sheet of the same dimensions, or a map insert showing the entire subdivision,
shall accompany the preliminary plat. Plats in which all lots contain
a net area in excess of forty thousand (40,000) square feet may be
drawn to a scale of two hundred (200) feet to one (1) inch on one
(1) or more twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch (24" x 36") sheets.
The preliminary plat and all supporting maps shall be legible, show
the map scale, a north arrow and the date of preparation. At the discretion
of the Development Officer, deviations from the requirements of this
subsection as to scale, and only as to scale, may be allowed. Digital
files may be required.
B.
The
preliminary plat shall be accompanied by a statement signed by the
registered engineer or surveyor preparing the plat that he has, to
the best of his ability, designed the subdivision in accordance with
the Comprehensive Plan or other general plans of the City of Navasota,
with which he is completely familiar, and in accordance with the ordinances
and regulations governing the subdivision of land, except where a
variance is requested in writing and the reasons for which are clearly
stated.
5.03.05
Preliminary Plat Contents:
The preliminary plat shall
provide the following information:
A.
A
title block, including subdivision name, block(s), lot(s), acreages,
name of city, county and state, and the location and description of
the property referenced to the original legal description. The subdivision
name shall not duplicate any existing subdivision name.
B.
The name, address and signature of the legal owner(s) of the property included in the proposed subdivision. If the applicant is not the legal owner, a statement of the agent’s authority and interest shall be submitted with the application. Such statement shall be signed by the legal owner(s). (See Form #2 in Section 5.05 of this Ordinance.)
C.
The
name, address and signature of the registered professional land surveyor
responsible for preparing and designing the plat and surveys. If public
improvements are involved, the name, address and signature of the
registered professional engineer responsible for designing such improvements
shall also be provided.
D.
A
location map at a scale of not more than one thousand (1000) feet
to the inch, showing existing streets, subdivisions, and general land
uses in the area surrounding the site.
E.
The
scale, north arrow, and date of original and all revisions.
F.
The
location, dimension, right-of-way width, paving width, and name of
all existing or proposed streets, alleys, railroads, and other public
ways within or immediately adjacent to the tract.
G.
The
location and dimensions of any existing structures, fences, paved
areas, cemeteries or burial grounds, and other existing features within
the proposed subdivision. Insignificant temporary improvements which
will be removed during development may be omitted, except that all
existing buildings, whether temporary or permanent, shall be shown.
H.
The
location of any existing or abandoned landfills, dump sites, hazardous
waste dump sites, or any inventories of hazardous materials.
I.
The
location of any watercourses, water bodies, flood hazard areas, significant
tree masses, slopes, or other natural features within the area to
be subdivided.
J.
Topographic
information showing existing contours based on National Geodetic Vertical
Datum (NGVD), with intervals not to exceed 5 feet, and in some extreme
cases smaller contours may be required due to extreme differences
in elevation.
K.
The
location and dimensions of the subdivision’s boundaries; and
the existing and proposed blocks, lots, setback lines, and easements,
including the square footage of the lots. In lieu of providing the
square footage of each lot, a statement may be placed on the plat
which certifies that all lots meet the appropriate lot size requirements.
L.
The
locations, sizes and other appropriate descriptions of the following
existing utility facilities:
1.
Water mains, service connections and any special structures such
as wells, elevated storage tanks and pump stations;
2.
Sanitary sewer mains, service connections and any special structures
or facilities such as lift stations, septic systems, lagoons, oxidation
ponds and package plants; and
3.
Stormwater drainage mains, channels, retention or detention ponds,
and other major drainage facilities, including the area in acres served
by such facilities; and special structures such as dams, spillways,
dikes or levees.
M.
The
approximate locations, sizes, and other appropriate descriptions of
the following proposed utility facilities:
1.
Water trunk mains, connections to city facilities, and special structures
such as elevated storage tanks and pump stations;
2.
Sewer trunk mains, connections to city facilities, and special structures
and facilities such as lift stations, lagoons, oxidation ponds and
package plants. Additional information concerning such special structures
and facilities may be required by the Development Officer prior to
approval by the Planning Commission; and
3.
Stormwater drainage mains, channels, retention or detention ponds,
and other major drainage facilities, including the approximate area
in acres served by such facilities; special structures such as dams,
spillways, dikes or levees; and the location of the regulatory floodplain
upon completion of the proposed improvements, along with an engineering
report on the downstream flood impacts.
N.
The
location of all existing or abandoned oil or gas wells, oil or gas
pipelines and other appurtenances associated with the extraction,
production and distribution of petroleum products, and all related
easements on the site or on immediately adjacent property. Such facilities
shall be in conformance with any oil and gas regulation ordinances
of the City of Navasota.
O.
Conditions
on immediately adjacent property that have a direct impact on the
proposed development. Any proposed supplemental transportation systems,
showing the layout and dimensions of walkways, sidewalks, jogging
trails, bike trails, horse trails, and other related improvements.
P.
The
approximate location, dimension and area of all parcels of all land
proposed to be set aside for park or playground use, or other public
use, or for the common use of property owners in the proposed subdivision.
Q.
The
functional classification (as defined by the City of Navasota) of
every street within or adjacent to the subdivision, based on the proposed
design. The appropriate term (expressway, primary arterial, secondary
arterial, collector or local) shall either be placed directly on each
street, or a list of the streets in the subdivision, with their corresponding
functional classifications, shall be placed on the plat.
R.
The
names of the owners of all parcels abutting the subject property,
with deed references. If property abutting the subject property is
in a platted subdivision, it may be referenced by the plat reference
rather than individual deed references.
S.
The
proposed land use for all lots. The designations to be used when indicating
land use on a plat shall be defined by the Navasota Zoning Ordinance.
T.
The
following statistical data:
1.
The total number of gross acres;
2.
The total number of lots;
3.
The number of dwelling units, the acreage, and the gross residential
density, by housing type;
4.
A statement, confirmed by engineering analysis, that the existing
utility mains serving a proposed subdivision are adequate. Upon receipt
of a preliminary plat, the Development Officer shall review the proposed
development. The Development Officer shall determine whether further
study shall be required to assess the development’s impact on
the existing water/wastewater systems. If the Development Officer
determines that further study is necessary to confirm the adequacy
of the existing mains to serve the new development, the plat shall
be marked, identifying the point from which the developer’s
engineer shall be required to confirm by analysis the adequacy of
the existing system to serve the proposed development.
U.
City
plat file number, as assigned by the Development Officer during initial
plat review.
5.03.06
Planning Commission Action on Preliminary Plats:
A.
Approval
Process:
The Planning Commission shall make its determination
to approve, approve conditionally or disapprove a preliminary plat
within thirty (30) days after the plat submittal deadline on which
the plat is presented to the Development Officer. If the preliminary
plat is disapproved or approved conditionally, the reasons for such
action shall be stated in writing, a copy of which shall be signed
by the Planning Commission chairman, attached to one (1) copy of the
plat and transmitted to the subdivider within ten (10) days after
the determination is made. The reasons for disapproval or conditional
approval shall refer specifically to those parts of these regulations,
other applicable regulations, and/or the general plans of the City
of Navasota, with which the plat does not conform. On conditionally
approving a plat, the Planning Commission may require submission of
a revised preliminary plat.
B.
Effective
Period:
The approval of a preliminary plat shall be effective
for a period of two (2) years. A final plat of the proposed subdivision
shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for final plat approval,
and substantial construction shall have commenced, within two (2)
years from the date of Planning Commission approval of the preliminary
plat. If a final plat has not been submitted for approval and substantial
construction has not commenced within such time, the preliminary plat
shall be deemed null and void, unless the Planning Commission approves
an extension of time, no longer than six (6) months. A formal request
for an extension and the reasons thereof must be submitted to the
Development Officer in writing prior to the two (2) year deadline
date.
C.
Construction
Approvals:
Once the preliminary plat has been approved
by the Planning Commission and the construction plans have been approved
by the Development Officer, permits may be issued for the construction
of the permanent public improvements indicated on the construction
plans.
(Ordinance 555-08 adopted 3/10/08; Ordinance 733-14 adopted 4/28/14; Ordinance
879-19 adopted 2/25/19)
5.04.01
The subdivider or developer shall prepare a final plat for submission
to the Planning Commission for all subdivisions and for development
plats.
5.04.02
The final plat shall meet all requirements specified by this Ordinance,
and the subdivider shall submit all required documents as specified
by this Ordinance before the final plat may be considered by the Planning
Commission. An application for final plat approval is incomplete and
will not be considered by the Planning Commission until all forms,
documents, fees and other information required by this Ordinance have
been received by the Development Officer.
5.04.03
A final plat not meeting all the requirements of these regulations may be submitted, provided the subdivider presents with the plat a written request for specific variances and enumerates in detail the reasons thereof in conformance with Section 4.14, Variances, of this Ordinance.
5.04.04
A final plat must be in substantial compliance with the approved
preliminary plat in order to be considered by the Planning Commission.
A revised preliminary plat shall be required if the final plat deviates
from the approved preliminary plat, and such deviations are considered
by the Development Officer to be substantial. Changes which may be
considered to be substantial include, but are not limited to, the
following:
5.04.05
Whenever a subdivision necessitates the installation and dedication
of public streets, drainage facilities, water mains, sanitary sewer
mains, and/or other public subdivision improvements, construction
plans shall be required. Construction plans shall be submitted to
the Development Officer at the time of final plat submittal. Construction
plans shall be in conformity with the approved preliminary plat. Construction
plans shall be reviewed and approved prior to final plat review by
the Planning Commission.
5.04.06
The applicant shall submit three (3) white background prints of the
final plat to the Development Officer at least twenty-four (24) days
prior to the meeting at which the final plat is to be considered.
(NOTE: Digital files may be required.) Planning Commission meeting
dates and plat submittal deadlines are listed in the schedule provided
by the Development Officer. The additional items required for replats
with public notice, as described in this Ordinance, shall be submitted
along with the final plat. The final plat application fee, as listed
in the schedule provided by the Development Officer, is payable at
this time.
5.04.07
The Development Officer shall coordinate final plat review with appropriate
city departments and other agencies. The plat shall then be returned
to the applicant with written analysis and commentary. Upon completion
of plat review by the Development Officer, the applicant shall submit
twenty (20) white background prints of the final plat and the copies
of the original submittal with the Development Officer’s analysis
and commentary to the Development Officer, not less than ten (10)
days prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
5.04.08
In no case shall permanent public improvements commence until submission
and approval of construction plans and specifications have been given
by the Development Officer.
5.04.09
Final plat, General Requirements:
A.
The
final plat shall be prepared as a black-line mylar. The final plat
shall be drawn at a minimum scale of one hundred (100) feet to an
inch from an accurate survey on one (1) or more sheets. For the purposes
of submitting copies of the final plat in accordance with the terms
of this Ordinance, the final plat may either be drawn on eighteen-inch
by twenty-four-inch (18" x 24") sheets or twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch
(24" x 36") sheets. The mylar sheet(s) shall be twenty-four inches
by thirty-six inches (24" x 36") in size. The drawing surface of the
plat shall have a binding margin of two inches (2") at the left side
of the plat, a margin of not less than one inch (1") at the right
side, and a margin of not less one-half inch (1/2") at the top and
bottom. If more than one (1) sheet is required, they shall be match-line
sheets. An index sheet of the same dimensions, or a map insert showing
the entire subdivision, shall accompany the final plat. At the discretion
of the Development Officer, deviations from the requirements of this
subsection as to scale, and only as to scale, may be allowed.
B.
Plats
in which all lots contain a net area in excess of forty thousand (40,000)
square feet may be drawn to a scale of two hundred (200) feet to one
(1) inch on one (1) or more twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch (24"
x 36") sheets. If more than one (1) sheet is required, an index sheet
of the same dimensions or a map insert showing the entire subdivision
must be filed with the final plat. At the discretion of the Development
Officer, deviations from the requirements of this subsection as to
scale, and only as to scale, may be allowed.
C.
Digital
files of the final plat shall be provided to both the City and to
Grimes County. Files shall be provided in 8.5-inch by 14-inch (8.5"
x 14.5" [sic]) format or as required by the Grimes County Clerk. Digital
files shall be submitted in Adobe Photoshop format.
5.04.10
Final Plat Contents:
The final plat shall provide the
following information:
A.
A
title block, including subdivision name, block(s), lot(s), acreage,
name of city, county and state, and the location and description of
the property referenced to the original legal description.
B.
The
name, address and signature of the legal owner(s) of the property
included in the proposed subdivision.
C.
The
name, address and signature of the registered professional land surveyor
responsible for preparing and designing the plat and surveys. If public
improvements are involved, the name, address and signature of the
registered professional engineer responsible for designing such improvements
shall also be provided.
D.
A
location map at a scale of not more than one thousand (1000) feet
to one (1) inch, showing existing streets, subdivisions, and general
land uses in the area surrounding the site.
E.
The
scale, north arrow, and date of original and all revisions.
F.
The
proposed land use for all lots. The designations to be used when indicating
land use on a plat are defined by the Navasota Zoning Ordinance.
G.
The
location and description of all permanent survey monuments in or near
the tract, to at least one of which the subdivision shall be referenced.
H.
The
length of all required lines dimensioned in feet and decimals thereof,
and the value of all required true bearings and angles dimensioned
in degrees and minutes, as hereafter specified.
I.
The
boundary lines of the land being subdivided fully dimensioned by lengths
and bearings, and the location of boundary lines of adjoining lands,
with adjacent subdivisions identified by official names.
J.
The
lines of all proposed street rights-of-way, fully dimensioned by lengths
and bearings.
K.
The
lines of all proposed alleys. Where the length or direction of an
alley is not readily discernible from data given for lot and block
lines, the length and bearing shall be given.
L.
The
widths, and names where appropriate, of all proposed streets and alleys,
and of all adjacent streets, alleys and easements which shall be properly
located.
M.
The
lines of all proposed lots fully dimensioned by lengths and bearings
or angles, except that, where a lot line meets a street line at right
angles, the angle value may be omitted.
N.
The
outline of any property, other than street rights-of-way or easements,
which is offered for dedication to public use fully dimensioned by
lengths and bearings with the area marked “Public” numbered
consecutively throughout each block, with addresses of all lots.
O.
The
location of all building setback lines, and easements for public services
or utilities, with dimensions showing their location.
P.
The
radii, arcs, points of tangency, points of intersection and central
angles for curvilinear streets and radii for all property returns.
Distance measured along curves shall be arc lengths.
Q.
The
following note shall be placed on all final plats where access to
arterial and/or expressway streets has been limited: “ACCESS
PROHIBITED.” The lots and area affected by such limitation shall
be clearly indicated.
R.
The
following note shall be placed on all private drives, private access
facilities, and private common areas: “ALL MAINTENANCE OF THIS
AREA SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE SUBDIVISION
THROUGH THE (Name of Subdivision PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION).”
The affected areas shall be clearly indicated.
S.
The
applicant shall place the following note on the City’s certified
copy of the final plat containing areas within the regulatory floodplain
as designated within the most current FEMA Study Report: “FLOOD
HAZARD AREA. THIS AREA HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS SUBJECT TO INUNDATION
BY THE BASE FLOOD.” The affected area, according to the most
current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), shall be clearly indicated,
along with the panel number and the date of the FIRM.
T.
An accurate metes and bounds description of the subdivision. Location and description of monuments shall be placed in conformance with Section 7.01.05 of this Ordinance.
U.
Forms #3 through #7 (See the Forms in Section 5.05 of this Ordinance.) shall be shown on the mylar of the final plat:
V.
The following restriction, condition and covenant running with the land shall be noted on any plat of a subdivision for which approval is sought which either in part or its entirety is located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City. Such notation shall be made as shown on Form #8 (See Form #8 in Section 5.05 of this Ordinance.)
W.
The
following statistical data:
1.
The total number of acres;
2.
The total number of lots;
3.
The number of dwelling units, the acreage, and the gross residential
density, by housing type;
4.
The number of lots and acreage allocated to commercial and industrial
uses including the square footage of commercial and industrial structures;
5.
The acreage allocated to parks and common residential use;
6.
The acreage allocated to common open space; and
7.
The lineal footage of proposed public local, collector and arterial
streets.
X.
City
Plat File Number, as assigned by the Development Officer during initial
plat review.
5.04.11
Phasing of Final Plats:
Where only a portion of an approved
preliminary plat is submitted for final plat approval, a final plat
of the remaining area may be submitted at any time within five (5)
years of the date of preliminary plat approval. If the final plat
for the remaining area does not conform substantially with the approved
preliminary plat, the remaining area of the preliminary plat shall
be deemed null and void. If a final plat of the remaining area has
not been submitted within the five (5) year time period, the portion
of the preliminary plat for which no final plat has been submitted
shall be deemed null and void. However, if at least one phase of the
preliminary plat has received final plat approval, its public improvements
have been completed, and it has been filed in accordance with these
regulations, an extension to the five (5) year time limit may be granted
by the Development Officer upon request by the developer unless the
Development Officer determines that development conditions have substantially
changed since the date of preliminary plat approval, in which case
the request shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission may deny the request if it determines that development
conditions have substantially changed, and such changed conditions
shall be stated as findings of the Planning Commission and recorded
in the minutes of the meeting. A request for the extension must be
submitted to the Development Officer prior to the five (5) year deadline
date. Such extensions may be for a period of not more than one (1)
year, and may be renewed annually upon approval of the Development
Officer or Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions herein.
5.04.12
Planning Commission Action on a Final Plat:
A.
Approval
Process:
The Planning Commission shall make its determination
to either approve or disapprove a final plat within thirty (30) days
after the plat submittal deadline for which the plat is presented
to the Development Officer. An approval certificate and the date thereof
shall be shown on the portion of the plat located above the signature
of the Planning Commission Chairperson and Secretary. The Planning
Commission shall approve a final plat if it conforms to the following:
1.
The Comprehensive Plan and any general plans of the City of Navasota
and its current and future streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds, and
public utility facilities;
2.
The general plans for the extension of the City of Navasota and its
roads, streets, and public highways within the City of Navasota and
its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), taking into account access
to and extension of sewer and water mains and; and
3.
The provisions of this Ordinance and all other applicable laws, ordinances
and regulations.
B.
Automatic
Approval:
If no action is taken by the Planning Commission
at the end of the thirty (30) day time period, the plat shall be deemed
to have been approved. A certificate by the Development Officer as
to date of submission of the plat for final approval and failure of
the Planning Commission to act thereon within such time, shall be
sufficient in lieu of written endorsement of approval.
C.
Disapproval:
If the final plat is disapproved, grounds for the disapproval
shall be stated in writing, a copy of which shall be signed by the
Planning Commission Chairman and transmitted with the mylar and prints
to the applicant. The reasons for disapproval shall refer specifically
to those parts of the regulations and plans with which the plat does
not comply.
5.04.13
Approval and Recording of Plats Required:
A.
Deadline
to File Plat:
No plat or other land subdivision instrument
shall be filed in the official records of the Grimes County Clerk
until it has been approved by the Planning Commission as required.
All final plats shall be filed within one (1) year of the date of
approval by the Planning Commission, and no lots shall be sold by
full title transfer from any plat until recorded. Failure to record
the plat within one (1) year of the date after Planning Commission
approval, shall void all approvals related thereto, unless an extension
is granted by the Planning Commission.
B.
Issuance
of Building Permits:
No building permit shall be issued
by the City until the Development Officer has received the following
items necessary for filing the plat with the Grimes County Clerk:
C.
Additional
Documents Necessary to File the Plat:
The final plat,
as approved by the Planning Commission for the purpose of constructing
streets, utilities and other City-required improvements to the subdivision,
shall not be recorded in the official records of the Grimes County
Clerk until such time as the requirements in this Ordinance have been
met. The following requirements shall be met and tendered with a letter
of transmittal to the Development Officer not less than two (2) working
days prior to the filing of the plat in the official records of the
Grimes County Clerk:
1.
A certificate, signed by the subdivider’s registered professional engineer, declaring that all infrastructure improvements have been completed and are in compliance with the submitted and approved construction plans; as shown on Form #10. ( See Form #10 in Section 5.05 of this Ordinance);
2.
A reproducible set of as-built plans. Such as-built plans shall be
accompanied by an estimate and quantity sheet indicating quantities
for streets, drainage and utility construction along with all structural
appurtenances to be dedicated to the public as part of the proposed
subdivision; and
3.
If applicable, a maintenance bond, as required by the City of Navasota.
D.
Filing
of plat:
1.
A subdivider or his agent may not initiate the construction or sale
of homes in a subdivision until the final plat has been approved by
the City and filed in the official records of the Grimes County Clerk.
Lot sales may only be initiated after all streets and utilities have
been constructed and approved by the Development Officer.
2.
Prior to the actual construction of the subdivision and the dedication of public improvements, the City may file the final plat with in the Office of the Grimes County Clerk if the subdivider follows the process described in Article 6 of this Ordinance, and if that process and related documentation has been approved by the Planning Commission with regard to that particular subdivision.
3.
Within two (2) days of receipt and approval of all documents necessary
to file a final plat, the Development Officer shall file such plat
in the official records of the Grimes County Clerk. No building permit
or Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the City until such
time as the final plat has been filed. After the plat has been filed,
the Development Officer shall issue to the subdivider a certificate
stating that the plat has been reviewed and approved by the City of
Navasota.
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Editor's Note–Renumbered to follow sequence.
(Ordinance 733-14 adopted 4/28/14)
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Form #1: Development Officer’s Approval of a Minor Plat
Approved this _____ day of __________ 20___, as a minor plat,
by the Development Officer of the City of Navasota, Texas, as authorized
by the City of Navasota Code, and Section 212.0065 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
Development Officer
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FORM #2: Authorization to Subdivide Statement
I (we), the undersigned, being the legal owner(s) of the land
shown on this plat, hereby designate (print name of agent) as my (our)
agent, duly authorized to act on my (our) behalf in all matters pertaining
to the platting of this property.
Owner(s)
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FORM #3: Surveyor’s Statement
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
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That I, __________, do hereby certify that I made an actual
and accurate survey of the platted land, and that the comer monuments
shown on the foregoing plat were properly placed under my personal
supervision, in accordance with the Subdivision Development Ordinance
of the City of Navasota, Texas.
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Signature of Surveyor
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Texas Registration Number
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FORM #4: Statement of Approval by the Navasota Planning Commission
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Approved this __________ day of 20___, by the Planning Commission
of the City of Navasota, Texas.
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Chairperson
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Secretary
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FORM #5: Certificate of Ownership and Dedication
THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF Grimes
This is to certify that I(we), (name(s) of owner(s)), am(are)
the legal owner(s) of the land shown on this plat, being the tract
of land as conveyed to me (us) by deed dated and recorded in Volume
_____, Page _____, of the Deed Records of Grimes County, Texas, and
designated herein as the (Subdivision Name) in the City of Navasota,
Texas.
FURTHER, I(we), the undersigned, do hereby DEDICATE to the use
of the public forever all streets, alleys, parks, watercourses, drains,
easements, and public places and public improvement shown on this
plat for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Owner(s)
Note: All signatures shall be acknowledged by a Notary Public
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FORM #6: Replatting Statement
If the plat is a replat under Sections 212.104, 212.015 or 212.016
of the Texas Local Government Code, the following paragraph shall
be added to the Certificate of Ownership and Dedication:
FURTHER, I(we), the undersigned, do hereby certify that this
replat does not attempt to amend or remove any covenants or restrictions.
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FORM #7: Lien Holder’s Statement
I(we), (Name(s) of mortgagee(s)), owner(s) and holder(s) of
a lien (or liens) against the property shown on this plat, said lien(s)
being evidenced by instrument of record in Volume _____, Page _____,
of the Deed Records of Grimes County, Texas, do hereby in all things
subordinate our interest in said property to the purposes and effects
of said plat and the dedications and restrictions shown herein to
said plat. Further, I(we) hereby confirm that I am (we are) the present
owner(s) of said lien(s) and have not assigned the same nor any part
thereof.
Lienholder(s)
Note: All lienholder signatures shall be acknowledged by a Notary
Public
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FORM #8: Statement of Restrictions, Conditions, or Covenants
Running with the Land
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RESTRICTION, CONDITION AND COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND
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This plat has been approved by the City of Navasota pursuant
to the City’s subdivision, platting and development regulatory
authority applicable in the corporate limits of the City and the City’s
extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in effect on the approval date
with the following restriction, condition and covenant which is hereby
agreed to by the developer of this subdivision as well as any other
present property owner in said subdivision. In the event the undersigned
developer or any person, firm or corporation who shall acquire property
in this subdivision subsequent to this date, shall request additional
improvements to bring such subdivision or any part thereof up to subdivision
standards required within the corporate limits of the City or up to
greater standards than are required for a subdivision in the ETJ of
the City, then one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such improvements
shall be borne by the then property owners of said subdivision and
this obligation regarding the cost of the additional improvements
to said property of this subdivision shall be considered a restriction,
condition, and covenant running with the land of all property or properties
in said subdivision to bind the then owners of the property in said
subdivision. Any future conveyance of property in this subdivision
shall reference a statement in said conveyance setting out the aforementioned
restriction, condition and covenant running with the land.
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FORM #9: Waiver of City’s Liability Statement
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF GRIMES
In accordance with the Subdivision Development Ordinance of
the City of Navasota, Texas, and in consideration of the approval
of (Name of Subdivision) Subdivision, (name of Owner) does hereby
waive, release and indemnify the City of Navasota from and against
any and all claims for damages against the City of Navasota, Grimes
County, Texas, occasioned by the establishment of grades or the alteration
of the surface of any portion of existing streets and alleys to conform
to the grades established in the above-named subdivision.
Owners
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FORM #10: Engineer’s Statement of Accuracy and Compliance
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I (we), (Name of Engineer or Firm), an individual or firm offering
engineering services to the public, have (has) been designated by
the owner(s) to design and prepare plans and specifications for the
physical improvements to the subdivision known as (Name of Subdivision),
located in the City of Navasota, Texas, or within its extraterritorial
jurisdiction.
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The undersigned certifies that such person has reviewed the
as-built drawings, reports of test results and inspections, and the
accompanying engineering documents and certifications. Engineering
computations have been made to adjust and/or confirm the capacities
of the as-built drainage system and the adequacy of the physical improvements
(and are available for physical examination in the office of the Development
Officer of the City of Navasota upon request) to assure that the minimum
requirements of the applicable provisions of the City of Navasota’s
Codes, Ordinances and regulations have been achieved.
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The undersigned further recommends that the subdivision known
as (Name of Subdivision), be approved and accepted by the City of
Navasota, Texas.
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Signature of Engineer
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Date
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Texas Registration
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Firm Name
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Business Address
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City
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State
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Zip Code
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(Ordinance 555-08 adopted 3/10/08)
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Procedure for Minor Plats
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1.
The
Applicant submits a Minor Plat application to the Development Officer
(DO) in accordance with the schedule published by the City.
2.
The
DO returns the reviewed minor plat to the Applicant within 5 working
days after he has received it. The reviewed plat contains comments.
3.
The
Applicant modifies and finalizes the Minor Plat. He resubmits it to
the DO within 10 days after it was originally filed.
4.
The
DO approves, approves conditionally, or disapproves the minor plat.
If approved, the process terminates.
5.
If disapproved,
the plat is submitted to the Planning Commission for further review.
The Planning Commission may approve, approve conditionally, or disapprove
the minor plat.
The process cannot exceed 30 days from the original filing of
the Minor Plat.
(Ordinance 555-08 adopted 3/10/08)
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Procedure for Preliminary Plats
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1.
The
Applicant submits a Preliminary Plat application to the Development
Officer (DO) in accordance with the schedule published by the City.
In no case can the application be filed with less than 24 days prior
to the Planning Commission meeting where it will be reviewed.
2.
The
DO returns the reviewed Preliminary Plat to the Applicant. The reviewed
plat contains comments.
3.
The
Applicant modifies and finalized the Preliminary Plat. He resubmits
it to the DO not less than 10 days prior to the Planning commission
meeting where it will be reviewed.
4.
Appeals
from a decision of the Planning Commission must be made to a court
of law and not to the City Council or other city officials.
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The process cannot exceed 30 days from the original filing of
the Preliminary Plat.
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Note: Approval of the Preliminary Plat authorizes the
Applicant to begin construction of the subdivision. Sale of lots or
homes in the subdivision is prohibited until the Final Plat has been
accepted by the City.
(Ordinance 555-08 adopted 3/10/08)
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Procedure for Final Plats
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1.
After the subdivision has been constructed, or alternatively, after the Applicant has complied with Article 6 of this ordinance, he files a final plat with the Planning Commission.
2.
The
Planning Commission approves or disapproves of the final plat.
3.
Appeals
from a decision of the Planning Commission must be made to a court
of law and not to the City Council or other city officials.
(Ordinance 555-08 adopted 3/10/08)
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Procedural Approval Guide
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To Be Approved
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Paragraph
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Development Officer
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Planning & Zoning Commission
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City Council
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Other
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Preliminary Plat
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4.02.02A
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X
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Final Plat
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4.02.02A
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X
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Platting Determinations
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4.08.02
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X
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Vacating Plats
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4.09.02
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X
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Grimes Co. Comm. If outside the city
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Replatting
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4.10.02
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X
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Amending Plats
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4.12
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X
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Correction of Errors
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4.13
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X
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Variances
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4.14
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X
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X
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Minor Plats
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5.02[.01]F
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X
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X
If necessary
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Construction Approvals
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5.03.06C
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X
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Plat Scale Deviations
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5.03.04A
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X
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Time Extensions for Final Plat Phasing
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5.04.11
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X
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X
If necessary
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Sub. Improvement
Agreement & Guarantee
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6.01.02A
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X
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Security
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6.01.02C
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X
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Legal Counsel
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Acceptance of Dedication Offers
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6.01.06
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X
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Inspection of Improvements
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6.02.01
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X
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Reduction or Release of Security
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6.02.02B
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City Manager
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Deferral or Waiver of Required Improvements
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6.04
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X
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Adequate Public Facilities
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7.01.02
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X
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Unsuitable Character of Land
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7.01.06
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X
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Subdivision Name
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7.01.07
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X
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Ownership of Water Bodies
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7.02.07
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X
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Street Grading and Improvement Plan
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7.03.01B
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X
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Reservation of Easements in Long Blocks
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7.03.01E3
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X
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Street Names
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7.03.01G
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X
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Length Limits on Dead-End Streets
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7.03.01K
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X
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Sharing Cost of Bridges
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7.03.02G
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X
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X
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Storm Drainage
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7.04
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X
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Prohibition in Floodplain
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7.04.02 F
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X
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Individual Water Wells
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7.05.02
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X
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Grimes Co. Health Dept.
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Pedestrian Access
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7.07.02
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X
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Fee-In-Lieu of Land for Parks (Projects With Less Than 100 Acres)
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7.11.02B
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X
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City Parks & Rec. Comm. & City Manager
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Park Development In Lieu of Fee
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7.11.02D
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City Manager
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Detention/Retention Areas as part of Park
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7.11.05G
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City Manager
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(Ordinance 555-08 adopted 3/10/08)
