A. 
Usage and Interpretation Rules.
For the purpose of this Subdivision Ordinance certain terms or words defined as follows:
1. 
Words used in the present tense include the future tense;
2. 
The singular includes the plural;
3. 
The word “person” includes a corporation as well as an individual;
4. 
The term “shall” is always mandatory;
5. 
The term “may” is discretionary;
6. 
The male gender shall include the female and the neutral.
B. 
Words and Terms not Expressly Defined.
Words and terms not expressly defined herein are to be construed according to the normally accepted meaning of such words or terms or, where no definition appears, then according to their customary usage in the practice of municipal planning and engineering.
(Ordinance 2013-32 adopted 12/3/13; Ordinance 2021-09 adopted 2/11/21)
For the purpose of this Subdivision Ordinance, certain terms and words are herewith defined and shall have the meaning here applied; any word not defined herein shall be determined by the City Council; to wit:
Abutting.
Adjacent, adjoining and contiguous to. It may also mean having a lot line in common with a right-of-way or easement, or with a physical improvement such as a street, waterline, park, or open space.
Access.
A means of approaching or entering a property, or the ability to traverse a property (such as in the use of the phrase “pedestrian access easement”).
Alley.
A public Right-of-Way, not intended to provide the primary means of access to abutting lots, which is used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or sides of properties otherwise abutting on a street.
Amending Plat.
An Amending Plat applies minor revisions to a recorded plat consistent with provisions of State law, see Section 5.07 Amending Plat.
Apartment.
A room or suite of rooms in a multifamily residence arranged, designed, or occupied as a place of residence by a single family, individual, or group of individuals.
Applicant.
The person or entity responsible for the submission of an Application. The Applicant must be the actual owner of the property for which an Application is submitted, or shall be a duly authorized representative of the property owner. Also see Developer.
Application.
The package of materials, including but not limited to an Application Form, Plat, completed checklist, tax certificate, Construction Plans, special drawings or studies, and other informational materials, that is required by the City to initiate City review and approval of a development project.
Application Form.
The written form (as provided by and as may be amended by the City Manager) that is filled out and executed by the Applicant and submitted to the City along with other required materials as a part of an Application.
Approval.
a. 
Approval constitutes a determination by the official, board, commission or City Council responsible for such determination that the Application is in compliance with the minimum provisions of this Subdivision Ordinance.
b. 
Such approval does not constitute approval of the engineering or surveying contained in the plans, as the design engineer or surveyor that sealed the plans is responsible for the adequacy of such plans.
Arterial Street.
a. 
A street (also referred to as a thoroughfare) designated within the Comprehensive Plan.
b. 
A principal trafficway more or less continuous across the City or areas adjacent thereto and shall act as a principal connecting street with highways as indicated in the Comprehensive Plan.
Base Flood.
The flood having a one (1) percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, determined based upon FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) guidelines and as shown in the current effective Flood Insurance Study.
Block.
A tract or parcel of land bounded by streets, or by a combination of streets and public parks, cemeteries, railroad Right-of-Way, highway, stream, or corporate boundary lines.
Block Face.
The portion of a Block that abuts a street.
Block Length.
The length of the Block Face between two intersections.
Building.
Any structure built for support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, personal property, records or other movable property and when separated in a manner sufficient to prevent fire, each portion of such building shall be deemed a separate building.
Building Official.
The Building Official of the City or his or her designee.
Building Permit.
A permit issued by the City before a building or structure is started, improved, enlarged or altered as proof that such action is in compliance with the City code.
Building Setback Line.
The line within a property defining the minimum horizontal distance between a building or other structure and the adjacent street Right-of-Way/property line.
Certificate of Occupancy.
An official certificate issued by the City through the enforcement official which indicates conformance with the City’s rules and regulations and which authorizes legal use of the premises.
City.
The City of Gonzales, Texas, together with all its governing and operating bodies.
City Attorney.
The person(s) so designated by the City Council to provide oversight for and have legal responsibility for the City. This term shall also include any designee of the City Attorney.
City Council.
The duly elected governing body of the City of Gonzales, Texas.
City Engineer.
The Licensed Professional Engineer or firm of Licensed Professional Consulting Engineers that has been specifically designated as such by the City Council.
City Manager.
The officially appointed and authorized City Manager of the City of Gonzales, Texas, and may include the City Manager’s duly authorized representative or designee, per the City Manager’s discretion.
City Secretary.
The person(s) so designated by the City Manager to provide clerical and official services for the City Council. This term shall also include any designee of the City Secretary.
City’s Engineering Official.
The person(s) so designated by the City Manager to provide oversight for and have responsibility of the City’s Public Works Department. This term shall also include any designee of the City’s Engineering Official or per the City Manager the City Engineer (which may be a private consulting firm).
City’s Planning Official.
The person(s) so designated by the City Manager to provide oversight for and have responsibility of the City’s Planning and Development Department. This term shall also include any designee of the City’s Planning Official. Also, this term shall be inclusive of any future variations of the term, as deemed appropriate by the City Manager, such as “Director of Planning and Development.”
Collector Street.
A street which is continuous through several residential districts and is intended as a connecting street between residential districts and Arterial Streets, highways or business districts.
Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City.
Comprehensive Plan.
a. 
The plan, including all revisions thereto, adopted by the City Council as the official policy regarding the guidance and coordination of the development of land in the City.
b. 
The plan indicates the general location recommended for various land uses, transportation routes, public and private buildings, streets, utilities, parks other public and private developments and improvements and population projections.
c. 
The plan may consist but is not limited to the following plan elements: Future Land Use Plan, Mobility, Housing, Livability, and Infrastructure.
Construction Details.
A separate and stand-alone document not included within this Subdivision Ordinance that provides technical construction drawings of the City’s required Improvements, such as a “Standard Storm Drain Curb Inlet.” The Construction Details document is developed and maintained by the City Manager.
Construction Plans.
A set of drawings and/or specifications, including paving, water, wastewater, drainage, or other required plans, submitted to the City for review in conjunction with a subdivision or a development.
Council.
See City Council.
County.
Gonzales County.
Court.
An open unoccupied space other than a yard, on the same lot with a building which is bounded on three (3) or more sides by the building.
Crosswalk Way.
A public Right-of-Way, four (4) feet or more in width between property lines, which provides pedestrian circulation.
Cul-de-Sac.
A short, residential street having but one vehicular access to another street, and terminated on the opposite end by a vehicular turnaround.
Curb Level.
a. 
The level of the established curb in front of the building measured at the center of such front.
b. 
Where no curb has been established, the City Manager shall establish such curb or its equivalent for the purpose of this Subdivision Ordinance.
Date of Adoption.
The date of adoption of this Subdivision Ordinance shall be the date this ordinance becomes effective.
Dead-End Street.
A street, other than a cul-de-sac, with only one outlet.
Decision Maker.
The City official or group, such as the City Manager, City Council, or Planning and Zoning Commission, responsible for deciding action on an Application authorized by this Subdivision Ordinance.
Developer.
a. 
A person or entity, limited to the property owner or duly authorized representative thereof, who proposes to undertake or undertakes the division, developments, or improvement of land and other activities covered by this Subdivision Ordinance.
b. 
The word Developer is intended to include the terms Subdivider, property owner, and, when submitting platting documents, Applicant.
Development.
Any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to, buildings and/or other structures, paving, drainage, utilities, storage, and agricultural activities.
Development Agreement.
Agreement between the City and a Subdivider, which includes provisions for construction of Public Improvements, City participation, pro-rata agreements, escrow deposits, and other provisions for the development of land. (See section 6.05 Development Agreements and Security for Completion for details.)
Development Application.
An Application, developed and updated by the City Manager, for any type of plan, permit, plat or Construction Plans/drawings authorized or addressed by this Subdivision Ordinance. Also may be referred to as a permit within the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 245.
Development Application Handbook.
A collection of Application Forms created, updated, and managed by the City Manager. (See section 4.01.D for details.)
Development Plat.
A Plat required prior to development (i.e., any new construction or the enlargement of any exterior dimension of any building, structure, or improvement), in accordance with Local Government Code 212, Subchapter B (212.045), in lieu of other Subdivision Plats (established in LGC 212, Subchapter A) required by this Subdivision Ordinance and in accordance with Section 5.09 Development Plat.
Development Review Committee.
The committee created by Section 3.04 Development Review Committee to review plats and to recommend either approval or denial.
DRC.
See Development Review Committee and Section 3.04 Development Review Committee.
Dwelling, Multifamily.
Any building, or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased or let to be occupied as three or more dwelling units or apartments, or which is occupied as a home or place of residence by three or more families living in independent and separate housekeeping units.
Dwelling, Single-Family (attached - duplex).
A building designed for occupancy for two (2) families living independently of each other. A two family attached unit (also known as a duplex) has a lot line dividing the building and separating the building’s two (2) dwellings units onto two (2) separate lots.
Dwelling, Single-Family (attached - townhouse).
A dwelling which is joined to another dwelling at one or more sides by a party wall or abutting separate wall, and which is designed for occupancy by one family and is located on a separate lot delineated by front, side and rear lot lines.
Dwelling, Single-family (detached).
A dwelling designed and constructed for occupancy by one family and located on a lot or separate building tract and having no physical connection to a building located on any other lot or tract and occupied by one family.
Dwelling Unit.
One or more rooms, which are arranged, designed, used, or intended to be used for occupancy by a single family or group of persons living together as a family or by a single person.
Easement.
a. 
Authorization by a property owner for another to use any designated part of the owner’s property for a specified purpose or use and evidenced by an instrument or plat filed with the County Clerk. Among other things, easements may be used to install and maintain utility lines, drainage ditches or channels, or for other City or public services.
b. 
An area established for public purposes on private property upon which the City shall have the right to remove and keep removed all or part of any buildings, fences, trees, shrubs, or other improvements or growths which in any way endanger or interfere with the construction, maintenance, or efficiency of City systems.
c. 
The City shall at all times have the right of ingress and egress to and from and upon the said easements for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, inspecting, patrolling, maintaining, and adding to or removing all or part of its respective systems without the necessity at any time or procuring the permission of anyone.
Easement, Common Access.
An easement to provide shared access to and from commercial, and industrial[, and certain residential developments,] owned and maintained by the owners of the property upon which the easement is located or as otherwise provided by deed restrictions or the terms of the easement instrument.
Engineer.
A person duly authorized under the provisions of the Texas Engineering Practice Act, as heretofore or hereafter amended, to practice the profession of engineering and who is specifically qualified to design and prepare Construction Plans and specifications for public works improvements.
Engineering Plans.
See Construction Plans.
Engineering Standards Manual.
A separate and stand-alone document or complication [compilation] of documents not included within this Subdivision Ordinance, the Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) details specific engineering requirements (e.g., drainage criteria) for the construction of Public Improvements. The ESM is developed and maintained by the City Manager.
ESM.
ESM is an abbreviation of Engineering Standards Manual.
ETJ.
See Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
The unincorporated area, not a part of any other municipality, which is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City, the outer limits of which are measured from the extremities of the corporate limits of the City outward for the distance as stipulated in Chapter 42 of the Texas Local Government Code, according to the population of the City, and in which area the City may regulate subdivisions and enjoin violation of provisions of this Subdivision Ordinance.
Fee Schedule.
A listing of fees for various City Applications, which is prepared by the City Manager and approved by City Council and may be amended periodically. The Fee Schedule is approved separately from this Subdivision Ordinance.
Filing Plat.
a. 
The one official and authentic map of any given subdivision of land prepared from actual field measurement and staking of all identifiable points by a Surveyor or Engineer with the subdivision location referenced to a survey corner and all boundaries, corners and curves of the land division sufficiently described so that they can be reproduced without additional references.
b. 
The Filing Plat of any lot, tract, or parcel of land shall be recorded in the Deed Records of Gonzales County, Texas.
c. 
A Filing Plat may also be referenced as a Record Plat or Final Plat.
Final Acceptance.
The acceptance by the City of all infrastructure improvements constructed by the Developer in conjunction with the development of land.
Final Plat.
See Filing Plat.
Floodplain.
The area subject to be inundated by water from the Base Flood.
Floodway.
A natural drainage area which accommodates the design flood for existing creeks and open drainageways.
Floor Area.
The habitable area of a building that is served by a conditioned air system, but specifically excluding porches, patios, breezeways, automobile storage areas, garages, workshops, attic storage areas and basements.
Frontage.
All the property abutting on one (1) side of the street, or between two (2) intersecting streets, measured along the street line.
Homeowners’ or Property Owners’ Association.
a. 
A formal nonprofit organization operating under recorded land agreements through which:
i. 
Each lot and/or property owner in a specific area is automatically a member; and
ii. 
Each lot or property interest is automatically subject to a charge for a proportionate share of the expense for the organization’s activities, such as the maintenance of common property; and
iii. 
The charge if unpaid, becomes a lien against the nonpaying member’s property.
Improvement.
Any manmade fixed item which becomes part of or placed upon real property, see also Public Improvement.
Infrastructure.
All streets, alleys, sidewalks, storm drainage, water, and wastewater facilities, utilities, lighting, transportation, and other facilities as required by the City.
Land Planner.
A person(s) other than Surveyors or Engineers who also possess and can demonstrate a valid proficiency in the planning of residential, commercial, industrial and other related developments; such proficiency often having been acquired by education in the field of landscape architecture or other specialized planning curriculum and/or by actual experience and practice in the field of land planning and who is a member of the American Planning Association.
Letter of Final Acceptance.
Notification to an Applicant from the City Manager that all improvements are completed, inspected, tested (if applicable), and determined by the City to be in conformance with this Subdivision Ordinance and with the City’s design/engineering standards and all improvements are accepted by the City or will be accepted contingent to the approval of a Filing Plat.
Lot.
Land occupied or to be occupied by a building and its accessory buildings, together with such open spaces as are required under this Subdivision Ordinance, and having its principal frontage upon a street or officially approved place.
Lot, Corner.
a. 
A lot situated at the junction of two or more streets.
b. 
A corner lot shall be deemed to front on the street on which it has its smallest dimensions, or as otherwise designated by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Lot, Depth.
The mean horizontal distance from the front street line to the rear line.
Lot, Interior.
A lot, the sideline of which does not abut on any street.
Lot, Through.
An interior lot having frontage on two streets. Such through lot shall provide a front yard on each street.
Lot Lines.
The lines bounding a lot as defined herein.
Lot of Record.
A lot which is part of a subdivision, a map of which has been recorded in the office of the County Clerk.
Lot Width.
The mean horizontal distance between sidelines measured at right angles to the depth.
Major Subdivision Waiver.
See Waiver, Major Subdivision.
Manual on Uniform Traffic-Control Devices.
The Manual on Uniform Traffic-Control Devices, or MUTCD defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic-control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public traffic. The MUTCD is published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 655, Subpart F.
Minor Plat.
A plat dividing land into no more than four (4) lots that meets the submission and approval requirements of Section 5.05 Minor Plat. Such plat may be approved by the City Manager. Such plat is also considered a Filing Plat.
Minor Replat.
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 212.0065, a Minor Replat is a Replat involving four or fewer lots fronting on an existing street and not requiring the creation of any new street or the extension of municipal facilities. See Section 5.06.G.2 Minor Replat details.
Minor Subdivision Waiver.
See Waiver, Minor Subdivision.
Official Submission Date.
a. 
A calendar of official submission dates for subdivision related Applications requiring City review and approval pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212.
b. 
See section 4.02 Official Submission Date and Official Vesting Date for further details and standards.
Official Vesting Date.
a. 
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 245, an Application or plan for development is considered filed on the date the Applicant delivers the Application or plan to the City or deposits the application or plan with the United States Postal Service by certified mail addressed to the City.
b. 
See section 4.02 Official Submission Date and Official Vesting Date for further details and standards.
Park, Playground, or Community Center, Public.
An open recreational facility or park owned and operated by a public agency such as the City or the school district, and available to the general public.
Parkway.
Within the Right-of-Way, the area between the property line and the nearest curb or edge of the roadway (if no curb exists.) See Figure 2: Example of a Parkway for visual depiction of a parkway.
Figure 2: Example of a Parkway
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Parking Space.
Open space or garage space reserved exclusively for the parking of a vehicle.
Paved Driveways.
Paved driveways are constructed of brick pavers, concrete pavers, hot-mix asphaltic concrete, or portland cement concrete.
Pavement Width.
The portion of a street available for vehicular traffic. Where curbs are laid, it is the portion between the face of the curbs.
Perimeter Street.
A street which abuts a parcel of land to be subdivided on one side.
Person.
Person means an individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, foundation, company or corporation.
Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City.
Plat.
a. 
A map or chart of the subdivision, lot or tract of land.
b. 
It shall include the term plan, plat or replat, in both singular or plural.
Plat, Amending.
See Amending Plat.
Plat, Development.
See Development Plat.
Plat, Filing.
See Filing Plat.
Plat, Minor.
See Minor Plat.
Plat, Vesting.
See Vesting Plat.
Preliminary Drainage Plan.
This plan shows the watershed affecting the development and how the runoff from the fully-developed watershed will be conveyed to, through, and from the development see section 7.14.I Preliminary Drainage Plan for details.
Preliminary Plat.
See Vesting Plat.
Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan.
The purpose of the Preliminary SWMP is to identify permanent water quality feature opportunities for Subdivision development, see Section 7.14.J Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan for details.
Preliminary SWMP.
Preliminary SWMP is an abbreviation for Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan.
Preliminary Utility Plan.
A plan detailing both Water Utility and Wastewater Utility requirements, see Section 7.12.C Preliminary Utility Plan for details.
Premises.
In referring to a sexually oriented business, premises means the building of the sexually oriented business.
Progress Towards Completion.
Progress towards completion of the project shall include any one of the following:
a. 
An Application for a Filing Plat or plan for development is submitted;
b. 
A good-faith attempt is made to file with the City or County an Application for a permit necessary to begin or continue towards completion of the project;
c. 
Costs have been incurred for developing the project including, without limitation, costs associated with roadway, utility, and other infrastructure facilities designed to serve, in whole or in part, the project (but exclusive of land acquisition) in the aggregate amount of five percent of the most recent appraised market value of the real property on which the project is located;
d. 
Fiscal security is posted with a regulatory agency to ensure performance of an obligation required by the regulatory agency; or
e. 
Utility connection fees for the project have been paid to a regulatory agency.
Public Improvement.
Any Improvement, facility or service together with its associated public site, Right-of-Way or easement necessary to provide transportation, storm drainage, public or private utilities, parks or recreational, energy or similar essential public services and facilities, for which the City ultimately assumes the responsibility, upon a Letter of Final Acceptance being issued, for maintenance, operation and/or ownership.
Record Drawings.
A group of drawings or plans that depicts the final configuration of the installed or constructed improvements of a development, improvements that have been verified by the contractor as their installation or construction occurs during development. The Record Drawings shall reflect the Construction Plans (or working drawings) used, corrected, and/or clarified in the field.
Record Plat.
See Filing Plat.
Replat.
The resubdivision of any or part or all of any block or blocks of a previously platted subdivision, addition, lot or tract, that is beyond the definition of an Amending Plat and which does not require the vacation of the entire preceding plat. Such plat also conforms to Section 5.06 Replat of this Subdivision Ordinance. A Replat can function as a Filing Plat for a property.
Residential District.
Residential district means a single-family, patio home, duplex, townhouse, multifamily or mobile home zoning district as defined in the zoning ordinance.
Residential Street.
A street which is intended primarily to serve traffic within a neighborhood or limited residential district and which is used primarily for access to abutting properties.
Residential Use.
Residential use means use of a structure as a residence.
Responsible Official.
The City staff person who has been designated by the City Manager to accept a type of development Application for filing, to review and make recommendations concerning such Applications, and where authorized, to initially decide such Applications, to initiate enforcement actions, and to take all other actions necessary for administration of the provisions of development Applications. Also includes any designee of the designated City staff person.
Retaining Wall.
A nonbuilding, structural wall supporting soil loads and live and dead surcharge loads to the soil, such as additional soil, structures and vehicles.
Right-of-Way.
a. 
A parcel of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a street or alley.
b. 
A Right-of-Way may be used for other facilities and utilities, such as sidewalks, railroad crossings, electrical communication, oil or gas, water or sanitary or storm sewer facilities, or for any other use.
c. 
The use of Right-of-Way shall also include parkways and medians outside of pavement.
d. 
For platting purposes, the term “Right-of-Way” shall mean that every Right-of-Way shown on a Filing Plat is to be separate and distinct from the lots or parcels adjoining such Right-of-Way and not included within the dimensions or areas of such lots or parcels.
Setback Line.
A line within a lot, parallel to and measured from a corresponding lot line, establishing the minimum required yard and governing the placement of structures and uses on the lot.
Site Plan.
A Site Plan is a detailed, scaled drawing of all surface improvements, structures, and utilities proposed for development and is associated with the zoning ordinance.
Sketch Plat.
A sketch or informal plan prepared prior to the preparation of the Vesting Plat describing the proposed design of the subdivision to be reviewed during the pre-application review process.
Street.
A public Right-of-Way that provides vehicular traffic access to adjacent lands.
Street Width.
The shortest distance between the property or easement lines which delineate the Right-of-Way of a street.
Structure.
Anything constructed or erected, which requires location on the ground, or attached to something having a location on the ground, including, but not limited to advertising signs, billboards and poster panels, but exclusive of customary fences or boundary of retaining walls, sidewalks and curbs.
Subdivider.
a. 
Any person or any agent thereof, dividing or proposing to divide land so as to constitute a subdivision.
b. 
In any event, the term “subdivider” shall be restricted to include only the owner, equitable owner or authorized agent of such owner or equitable owner, of land to be subdivided.
Subdivision.
a. 
The division of a tract or parcel of land into two or more parts or lots for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or building development or transfer of ownership with the exception of transfer to heirs of an estate, and shall include resubdivision.
b. 
Any other subdivision or resubdivision of land contemplated by the provisions of Chapter 212, Local Government Code.
Subdivision Ordinance.
The adopted Subdivision Ordinance of the City, as may be amended in the future, and may be referred as “this Ordinance.”
Subdivision Plat.
A Plat (e.g., Vesting Plat, Filing Plat, Minor Plat, Replat, or Amending Plat) established in LGC 212, Subchapter A involving the subdividing of land in two (2) or more parts or the amending of a recorded Plat.
Subdivision Regulations.
Any regulations and standards contained within the Subdivision Ordinance.
Subdivision Waiver.
Either a Minor Subdivision Waiver or Major Subdivision Waiver, see Section 8.01 Petition for Subdivision Waiver.
Surveyor.
A licensed State Land Surveyor or a Registered Public Surveyor, as authorized by the State to practice the profession of surveying.
Thoroughfare.
See Arterial Street.
Transportation Plan.
The plan that guides the development of adequate circulation within the City, and connects the City street system to regional traffic carriers. Also, referred to as the Thoroughfare Plan.
Usable Open Space.
An area or recreational facility that is designed and intended to be used for outdoor living and/or recreation. Usable Open Space may include recreational facilities, water features, required perimeter landscape areas, floodplain areas, and decorative objects such as art work or fountains. Usable Open Space shall not include the following:
a. 
Walks,
b. 
Rooftops,
c. 
Buildings, except those portions or any building designed specifically for recreation purposes,
d. 
Parking areas,
e. 
Landscaped parking requirements,
f. 
Driveways,
g. 
Turnarounds, or
h. 
Rights-of-Way or easements for streets and alleys.
Utility Easement.
See Easement, definition.
Vested Right.
A right of an Applicant requiring the City to review and decide the Application under standards in effect prior to the effective date of the standards of this Subdivision Ordinance and/or of any subsequent amendments.
Vested Rights Petition.
a. 
A request for relief from any standard or requirement of the Subdivision Regulations based on an assertion that the Applicant (petitioner for relief) has acquired a Vested Right.
b. 
Such petition is regulated under Section 8.03 Subdivision Vested Rights Petition.
Vesting Plat.
a. 
The graphic expression of the proposed overall plan for subdividing, improving and developing a tract shown by superimposing a scale drawing of the proposed land division on a topographic map and showing in plan view existing and proposed drainage features and facilities, street layout and direction of curb flow, and other pertinent features with notations sufficient to substantially identify the general scope and detail of the proposed development.
b. 
The Vesting Plat shall serve as a means for the City to review and study the proposed division of land and/or improvements.
c. 
See Section 5.03 Vesting Plat.
Vision Clearance.
A space left open and unobstructed by fences, structures, shrubs, trees or other plant life along streets at the corner in front of the building line of lots contiguous to intersecting streets.
Waiver, Major Subdivision.
a. 
A significant change to both the standards and intent of the Subdivision Regulations, which involves Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approval.
b. 
See Section 8.01 Petition for Subdivision Waiver for details.
Waiver, Minor Subdivision.
a. 
A minor change to the standards, but not the intent, of these Subdivision Regulations, which involves the City Manager approval unless otherwise noted.
b. 
See Section 8.01 Petition for Subdivision Waiver for details.
Water Treatment Facility.
The facility or facilities within the water supply system which can alter the physical, chemical, or bacteriological quality of the water.
Yard.
a. 
An open space other than a court, on the same lot with a building, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided herein.
b. 
In measuring to determine the width of a side yard, the depth of a front yard or the depth of a rear yard, the least horizontal distance between the lot line and the main building shall be used.
Yard, Front.
A yard across the full width of a lot extending from the front line of the main building to the front street line of the lot.
Yard, Rear.
A yard extending across the full width of the lot and measured between the rear line of the lot and rear line of the main building, except that area included in the side yard as defined below.
Yard, Side.
A yard between the building and the sideline of the lot and extending from the front yard to the required minimum rear yard.
(Ordinance 2013-32 adopted 12/3/13; Ordinance 2021-09 adopted 2/11/21)