The platting process contains a number of possible actions pertaining to the subdivision of land. The following description of plats provides a definition and a purpose for the plats addressed in this Article.
A. 
Preliminary Plat:
A Preliminary Plat is a drawing of a parcel of land, which is proposed to be platted, which generally contains detailed information pertaining to topography, proposed lot layouts, existing and proposed utility sizes, existing and proposed utility locations, and existing and proposed street systems. The layout of proposed lots and proposed locations and sizes of utilities are tentative in nature and represent preliminary engineering and planning of the proposed development. Final engineering and planning shall be accomplished at the time of Final Platting. A Preliminary Plat is generally appropriate action when the land to be developed has not been platted previously. The Preliminary Plat process usually consists of an extensive review process.
B. 
Final Plat:
A Final Plat is a drawing of a parcel of land to be subdivided. A Final Plat may be filed at the County Courthouse as an official record of legally divided land. A Final Plat will generally follow the guideline of a previously prepared Preliminary Plat. The Final Plat will not contain information pertaining to topography or infrastructure; but will contain only information necessary to divide the land and dedicate easements and roadways.
C. 
Replat:
A replat is a drawing of a parcel of land, previously Final Platted and filed of record at the County Courthouse, showing the realigning of lots, streets, and/or easements. The replat may be filed at the County Courthouse; such action replaces the previous filed Final Plat with the new information contained on the replat, making the previous plat null and void.
D. 
Corrected Plat:
A Corrected plat is a plat that consists of a simple correction to a previously filed Final Plat or Replat. The correction usually consists of a change in text, name, numbering, or scrivener or clerical error. The substance of the plat is not changed and therefore does not require an extensive review process.
(Ordinance 1991-1, sec. 1, adopted 3/12/91)
A. 
The subdivider shall submit at least ten (10) copies of the preliminary plat to the City Secretary who shall distribute them as follows: One (1) copy each to the school board, the local gas company, the local electric company, the local telephone company, Division Office, Texas State Highway Commission, Board of County Commissioners, and four (4) copies to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall return one (1) to the subdivider and forward one (1) to the City Commission together with its report and recommendation and retain the other copies for its use and official record.
B. 
After receipt of the preliminary plat, the Planning Commission shall, within thirty (30) days of its submission approve, conditionally approve or reject the plat. The subdivider shall be notified in writing of this action, together with any conditions of approval or the reasons for rejection.
C. 
Approval of the preliminary plat shall not in all cases entitle the subdivider to approval of the final plat. Upon the preliminary approval, if any conditions arise which would cause the preliminary plat to become unsatisfactory due to health, safety, or welfare of the community, the Planning Commission shall recommend that the final plat be rejected.
D. 
Preliminary Plat Data
1. 
The preliminary plat shall be drawn by a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas, on a stable reproducible film with black waterproof ink.
2. 
The plat shall be drawn to a scale of 100 feet to the inch and shall contain the following information:
a. 
Date, scale, and north point.
b. 
The proposed subdivision name and all intended street names.
c. 
The name of the subdivider and/or the engineer or surveyor preparing the plat.
d. 
Legal description showing location of plat.
e. 
Topographic survey map of the area being subdivided, showing contours at two (2) feet intervals.
f. 
A key map showing the location of the plat as related to the surrounding general area, as well as development name, and major features in surrounding area. (See Appendix B.)
g. 
Location and names of adjacent subdivisions and the owners of adjoining parcels of unsubdivided land.
h. 
Location, widths, and names of all existing platted or dedicated streets, alleys, or other public ways and easements, railroad and utility rights-of-way, parks, watercourses, drainage ditches, permanent buildings, bridges, and other pertinent data as required by the Planning Commission.
i. 
The water elevations of adjoining lakes or streams at the date of the survey and the approximate high and low water elevations of such lakes or streams. All elevations shall refer to the established U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey datum.
j. 
When a subdivision borders a lake or stream, the distance and bearings of a meander line shall be established not less than twenty (20) feet back from the ordinary high water mark of the lake or from the bank of the stream.
k. 
Layout and width of all new streets and rights-of-way, including alleys, highways, and easements, whether private or public, and for public and private utilities.
l. 
The length of the exterior boundaries of the land to be subdivided.
m. 
Approximate dimensions of all lots.
n. 
Approximate radii of all curves and lengths of all tangents.
o. 
Approximate location and area of property to be dedicated for public use or to be reserved by deed covenant for use of all property owners in the subdivision with any conditions of such dedication or reservation.
E. 
Other Data
1. 
Where deed restrictions are to be recorded on the plat, a brief description of the same shall accompany the preliminary plat.
2. 
A description of the improvements such as grading, paving, tree planting, walks, and installation of utilities which the subdivider proposes to make, and the time when they are proposed to be made, shall also accompany the preliminary plat.
(Ordinance 1991-1, sec. 1, adopted 3/12/91)
A. 
The final plat shall be a print or series of prints on a stable base medium of Mylar, Cronar, or similar durable material, or linen tracing cloth 24 x 36 inches. When more than one sheet is used in connection with the plat, each additional sheet shall be numbered consecutively and shall contain a notation indicating the total number of sheets.
B. 
The developer shall submit sufficient copies for examination, but in no case shall it be less than the following:
1. 
Five (5) paper copies and one (1) reproducible copy on a stable base, of the proposed subdivision, drawn to a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet and shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or surveyor in the State of Texas.
2. 
Five (5) copies of any restrictive covenants.
C. 
Time of submission - The final plat of the proposed subdivision shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Commission for final approval within one (1) year of the date on which the preliminary plat was approved. If not submitted for final approval within such time, the preliminary plat approval shall be considered as null and void unless the Planning Commission agrees to an extension of time. The final plat shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk within six (6) months after approval of the Planning Commission or if not filed within such time said approval shall be considered null and void.
D. 
Data Required - The final plat shall contain the following information:
1. 
Name of subdivision and the name of the owner, the subdivider, and the engineer or land surveyor.
2. 
Date, north point, scale (written and graphic).
3. 
Boundaries of the subdivided area with accurate distances and bearings noted thereon.
4. 
Exact location of the subdivision and the description of all monuments found or placed in making the survey.
5. 
The lines, names, and width or dimensions, of all proposed street rights-of-way.
6. 
The lines, widths, and purposes of all easements.
7. 
Numbered designation of all lots in the subdivision, with their lines and dimensions accurately shown.
8. 
The names of all adjacent subdivisions.
9. 
Certification by the registered professional engineer or land surveyor who designed the plat, as to the accuracy of the survey and plat.
10. 
Dedication by the owner of lands for public use, including streets and walkways.
11. 
Exact dimensions of all lots.
12. 
Exact radii of all curves and length of all tangents.
13. 
Any additional data as may be required by the Planning Commission.
(Ordinance 1991-1, sec. 1, adopted 3/12/91)
A Replat of a subdivision shall be required for all resubdivision of land within the corporate limits of the City that effects a substantial change to an existing plat filed with the county clerk.
A. 
The purpose of the Replat process is to provide the applicants with a vehicle that will enable both minor and major changes in parcels of land which have previously been platted.
B. 
There are two categories within which a Replat may fall. A Replat may be submitted for a parcel of land that has been previously platted and is being vacated prior to replatting. A Replat may also be submitted for a parcel of land that has been platted and has not been vacated prior to replatting.
1. 
Previous Plat Vacated Prior to Replat: Replats for parcels of land which have been previously platted and have been vacated will be required to satisfy all the requirements “SECTION 3.02 Preliminary Plat” and “SECTION 3.03 Final Plat”.
2. 
Previous Platted Property not Vacated Prior to Replat: Replats for parcels of land which have been previously platted and are not being vacated prior to replatting will be required to comply with the applicable requirements of “SECTION 3.04 Replats” and all of “SECTION 3.05 Replatting Without Vacating Preceding Plat”.
a. 
Five (5) paper copies and one (1) reproducible copy on a stable base, of the proposed subdivision, drawn to a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet and shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or surveyor in the State of Texas.
b. 
Five (5) copies of any restrictive covenants.
C. 
Time of submission - The final plat of the proposed subdivision shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Commission for final approval within one (1) year of the date on which the preliminary plat was approved. If not submitted for final approval within such time, the preliminary plat approval shall be considered as null and void unless the Planning Commission agrees to an extension of time. The final plat shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk within six (6) months after approval of the Planning Commission or if not filed within such time said approval shall be considered null and void.
D. 
Data Required - The final plat shall contain the following information:
1. 
Name of subdivision and the name of the owner, the subdivider, and the engineer or land surveyor.
2. 
Date, north point, scale (written and graphic).
3. 
Boundaries of the subdivided area with accurate distances and bearings noted thereon.
4. 
Exact location of the subdivision and the description of all monuments found or placed in making the survey.
5. 
The lines, names, and width or dimensions, of all proposed street rights-of-way.
6. 
The lines, widths, and purposes of all easements.
7. 
Numbered designation of all lots in the subdivision, with their lines and dimensions accurately shown.
8. 
The letter “R” shall appear after the lot number of all lots that are being revised for the first time.
9. 
The names of all adjacent subdivisions.
10. 
Certification by the registered professional engineer or land surveyor who designed the plat, as to the accuracy of the survey and plat.
11. 
Dedication by the owner of lands for public use, including streets and walkways.
12. 
Exact dimensions of all lots.
13. 
Exact radii of all curves and length of all tangents.
14. 
Any additional data as may be required by the Planning Commission.
(Ordinance 1991-1, sec. 1, adopted 3/12/91)
Replats of parcels of land that have been platted but are not being vacated are addressed specifically by the laws of the State of Texas. Prior to approval of any such Replat, the requirements as provided in this Section must be met.
A. 
A Replat of a subdivision or part of a subdivision may be recorded and is controlling over the preceding plat without vacation of that plat if all of the following conditions apply:
1. 
The Replat must be signed and acknowledged by only the owners of the property being replatted.
2. 
The Replat must be approved after a public hearing on the matter at which parties in interest and citizens have an opportunity to be heard.
3. 
The Replat must not attempt to amend or remove any covenants or restrictions.
B. 
A Replat of a plat or a resubdivision of a plat, but without vacation of the immediate previous plat, shall be authorized to be recorded and shall be deemed valid and controlling when approved by the City Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council under the following conditions:
1. 
It has been signed and acknowledged by all of the owners of the particular property which is being replatted.
2. 
It has been approved by the City Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council after a public hearing in relation thereto at which parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard;
3. 
It does not attempt to alter, amend or remove any covenants or restrictions; and
4. 
There is compliance, when applicable, with subsections 3 and 4 [sic] of this section.
C. 
The following additional requirements for approval shall apply, in any resubdivision or replatting of a subdivision, without vacating the immediate previous plat. If any of the proposed area to be resubdivided or replatted was, within the immediate preceding five (5) years, limited by any interim or permanent zoning classification to residential use for not more than two residential units per lot, or if any lot in the immediate previous subdivision was limited by deed restriction to residential use for not more than two residential units per lot:
1. 
Notice of such City Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council hearing shall be given in advance in the following manner:
a. 
Publication at least fifteen (15) days in advance of hearing being published in the City official newspaper of general circulation; and
b. 
Written notice, with a copy of subdivision (2) of this subsection attached thereto, of such public hearing forwarded by the City to the owners (as the ownerships appear on the most recently approved ad valorem tax roll of the City) of property in the original subdivision; such notice may be served by depositing the same, properly addressed and postage paid, in a post office or postal depository within the boundaries of the City.
2. 
If the proposed replat is protested in accordance with this Subsection, the proposed replat must receive, in order to be approved, the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of all members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. For a legal protest, written instruments signed by the owners of at least 20 percent of the area of the lots or land immediately adjoining the area covered by the proposed replat and extending 200 feet from that area, but within the original subdivision, must be filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council prior to the close of the public hearing.
3. 
In computing the percentage of land area under Subsection 2, the area of streets and alleys shall be included.
4. 
Compliance with Subsections 2 and 3 is not required for approval of a replat of part of a preceding plat if the area to be replatted was designated or reserved for other than single or duplex family residential use by notation on the last legally recorded plat or in the legally recorded restrictions applicable to the plat.
D. 
Application Requirements: In addition with the requirements listed in subsection (2) [sic] of “SECTION 3.04 Replats”, the following requirements shall be provided on the Replat at time of submittal for all Replats subject to “SECTION 3.05 Replatting Without Vacating Preceding Plat”:
1. 
Ownership Certificate and List of Property Owners:
An ownership certificate, including a typed list of the names, addresses and legal descriptions of all property owners (according to the last approved ad valorem tax roll of the City of San Saba) of all lots in the immediate preceding plat or subdivision being replatted.
2. 
Envelopes and Postage:
The City will provide the applicant with City of San Saba envelopes. The applicant must address these with the names and addresses of property owners to be notified from the list he prepares to meet the submittal requirement. The applicant must stamp these envelopes with proper postage.
3. 
Location Map:
The applicant will provide a location map to be placed with or drawn on the Notice of Public Hearing form. The Location map should show all lots within the subdivision being replatted and should distinguish the property being replatted.
(Ordinance 1991-1, sec. 1, adopted 3/12/91)
The City may approve and issue a Corrected Plat, which may be recorded and is controlling over the preceding plat without vacation of that plat. Notice, a hearing, and the approval of other lot owners are not required for the approval and issuance of an Corrected Plat.
A. 
The purpose of this SECTION is to provide the applicants with a vehicle to make minor amendments to plats that have been previously filed with the county clerk.
B. 
When a Corrected Plat is proposed for the amendment of a plat which has been filed of record, and when the sole purpose of the Corrected Plat is for one or more of the purposes set forth in this SECTION, then the resulting plat shall be entitled a Corrected Plat and shall be submitted in conformance with the requirements of this Section. This SECTION shall apply only if the sole purpose of the Corrected Plat is as follows:
1. 
To correct an error in a course or distance shown on the preceding plat;
2. 
To add a course or distance that was omitted on the preceding plat;
3. 
To correct an error in a real property description shown on the preceding plat;
4. 
To indicate monuments set after the death, disability, or retirement from practice of the engineer or surveyor responsible for setting monuments;
5. 
To show the location or character of a monument that has been changed in location or character or that is shown incorrectly as to location or character on the preceding plat;
6. 
To correct any other type of scrivener or clerical error or omission previously approved by the City, including lot numbers, acreage, street names, and identification of adjacent recorded plats;
7. 
Correct an error in courses and distances of lot lines between two adjacent lots if:
a. 
Both lot owners join in the application for amending the plat;
b. 
Neither lot is abolished;
c. 
The amendment does not attempt to remove recorded covenants or restrictions; and
d. 
The amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the property rights of the other owners in the plat;
8. 
To relocate a lot line to eliminate an inadvertent encroachment of a building or other improvement on a lot line or easement; or
9. 
To relocate one or more lot lines between one or more adjacent lots if:
a. 
The owners of all those lots join in the application for amending the plat;
b. 
The amendment does not attempt to remove recorded covenants or restrictions; and
c. 
The amendment does not increase the number of lots.
(Ordinance 1991-1, sec. 1, adopted 3/12/91)
A Final Plat or Replat that has been duly filed and recorded with the San Saba County Clerk may be vacated in accordance with the procedure as defined within this SECTION.
A. 
Any plat or replat may be vacated by the proprietors of the land covered thereby at any time before the sale of any lot therein by a written instrument declaring the same to be vacated, duly executed, acknowledged and recorded in the same office as the plat to be vacated, provided the approval of the City Council shall have been obtained. The execution and recordation of the instrument shall operate to destroy the force and effect of the recording of the plat or replat so vacated.
B. 
In cases where lots have been sold, the plat or replat, or any part of the plat, may be vacated upon the application of all the owners of lots in the plat with approval obtained in the manner prescribed for the original plat.
C. 
The San Saba County Clerk, in whose office the plat has been vacated and recorded shall write in plain, legible letters across the plat so vacated the word “Vacated”, and shall enter on the plat a reference to the volume and page at which the vacating instrument is recorded.
D. 
If all lots in the subdivision are owned by a single owner, or if all owners of lots in the subdivision join in the request for a Replat, then it shall be required that the previous plat be vacated in accordance with “SECTION 3.0 [3.07] Vacation of Plats”. If this criteria applies, then the requirements as listed in “SECTION 3.05 Replatting Without Vacating Preceding Plat, E. [C.1.] Notice of Public Hearing” will not be required.
(Ordinance 1991-1, sec. 1, adopted 3/12/91)
A. 
The subdivider shall pay to the City a preliminary plat and application fee as specified by the fee schedule as adopted by the City.
B. 
The subdivider shall pay to the City a final plat filing fee as specified by the fee schedule as adopted by the City.
C. 
The subdivider shall pay to the City a Replat filing fee as specified by the fee schedule as adopted by the City.
(Ordinance 1991-1, sec. 1, adopted 3/12/91)