(a)
The preliminary plats shall be prepared on sheets a maximum size
of twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches, regardless of
the size of the subdivision.
(b)
The scale should be one hundred (100) feet to the inch (one (1) inch
equals one hundred (100) feet) but may be two hundred (200) feet to
the inch (one (1) inch equals two hundred (200) feet) in cases of
large developments which would exceed the dimensions of a sheet at
one hundred (100) foot scale.
(c)
Each subdivision consisting of three (3) acres or more shall be prepared
on a topographic base map showing contours at intervals not greater
than five (5) feet. Any subdivision smaller than three (3) acres which,
in the opinion of the chief administrative officer, would be affected
by the topographical features of the terrain shall also show contours
at two (2) foot intervals. All topographical maps shall be based on
sea level data.
(d)
The following data will be shown on the preliminary plat:
(1)
Recorded lot lines, survey abstract lines, corporation lines and
the location of existing utility easements, streets, highways, expressways
and freeways traversing, abutting or within a reasonable distance.
(2)
The proposed locations and widths of streets, alleys, easements,
walkways, open channels and lots.
(3)
The title of subdivision or addition, name of subdividers and engineer,
surveyor or planner, platting the tract.
(4)
The north point, scale and data.
(5)
Lot or tract numbers and/or city block numbers, addition names, dates
recorded.
(e)
All preliminary and final plats shall be printed on good grade processed
paper blue line or direct black and white.
(f)
All plats shall be drawn with north direction to the top or left
side of the map.
(g)
The proposed building lines shall be shown in conformance with the
zoning ordinance or provisions herein.
(1992 Code, sec. 9.701)
(a)
All final plats shall be submitted on sheets twenty-four (24) inches
by thirty-six (36) inches and to a scale of not less than one hundred
(100) feet to the inch or larger. Where more than one sheet is required
to encompass the subdivision an index sheet, twenty-four (24) inches
by thirty-six (36) inches, shall be filed showing the entire subdivision
together with the complete dedication, attests, dates, titles and
seals, on one (1) sheet.
(b)
The exterior boundary of the subdivision shall be indicated by the
distinct dash line and corner markers by individual symbols.
(c)
The length and bearing of all straight lines, radii, arc lengths,
tangent length and central angles of all curves shall be indicated
along the boundary line of the subdivision and each block. All dimensions
along the lines of each lot shall be shown. The curve data pertaining
to block or lot boundary may be placed in a curve table at the base
of the plat and prepared in the following manner:
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CURVE TABLE
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Curve Number
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Description
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Elements
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Outer Property Line
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Centerline
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Inner Property Line
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(d)
The names of all adjoining subdivisions, the dimensions of all abutting
lots, lot and block numbers and accurate ties to courses and distances
of at least two (2) recognized land corners shall be shown.
(e)
The names and accurate location of all streets adjoining, abutting
or within not more than five hundred (500) feet of the subdivision
shall be shown.
(f)
The location and dimension of any utility easement adjoining or abutting
the subdivision or proposed within the subdivision shall be shown.
(g)
The description and location of all survey monuments placed in the
addition or subdivision shall be shown. In all subdivisions and additions
corners shall be established at the corner of each block in the subdivision
consisting of an iron rod or pipe not less than three-quarter (3/4)
inches in diameter and twenty-four (24) inches deep flush with the
top of the sidewalk. Lot corners shall be placed at all lot corners
except corners which are also block corners, consisting of iron rods
or pipes of a diameter of not less than one-half (1/2) inch and eighteen
(18) inches deep set flush with the top of the sidewalk. In addition,
curve point markers shall be established of the same specifications
as lot corners.
(h)
The final plat shall show a title including the names of the addition
or subdivision, the name of the owner and surveyor, scale and location
of subdivision with reference to original land grant or survey and
abstract number and north point with true or magnetic north.
(i)
A certificate of ownership giving a metes and bounds description
of the property, dedication of all streets, alleys, parkways and parks
where donated to the city and dedication or reservation of all easements
and drainage ways to the public use, signed and acknowledged before
a notary public by the owner of the land, shall appear on the face
of the plat or index sheet of the plats where two (2) or more sheets
are required.
(j)
The certificate of the registered public surveyor who surveyed, mapped
and monumented the land, which certificates shall be attested before
a notary public, shall be placed on the face of the plat on index
sheets of the plats together with the seals of the surveyor and notary
public. Printed seals and signatures are prohibited except for extra
prints that the owner or developer may need certified for other purposes.
The certificate of the surveyor to be placed on the plat shall be
as follows:
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
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That I, __________ do hereby certify that I prepared this plat
from an actual and accurate survey of the land and that the corner
monuments shown thereon were properly placed, under my personal supervision,
in accordance with the subdivision regulations of the City of Hutchins,
Texas.
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(k)
At the time the developer files the final plat with the chief administrative
officer, he shall also file a certificate showing that all taxes have
been paid on the tract to be subdivided and that no delinquent taxes
exist against the property.
(1992 Code, sec. 9.702)
(a)
Monuments.
Monuments as prescribed hereinabove shall
be placed at all corners as required hereinabove.
(b)
Street, alley, and sidewalk improvements.
(1)
Before approval and acceptance of any final plat, the developer shall
prepare, or have prepared, and submit three (3) copies of the complete
engineering plans of streets, alleys, curb and gutters, storm sewers
and drainage structures, and water and sanitary sewer improvements
for the area covered by the final plat. The developer shall have these
plans prepared by his own engineers subject to approval of the plans
by the City of Hutchins. The chief administrative officer shall review
the plans and specifications and, if approved by the commission, shall
mark them approved and return one (1) set to the developer. If not
approved, two (2) sets shall be marked with the objections noted and
returned to the developer for correction. After approval of the plat
and of the plans and specifications, the developer shall cause his
contractor to install the facilities in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications and these regulations. The developer shall
cause his engineer to design, stake and supervise the construction
of such improvements and shall cause his contractor to construct the
said improvements in accordance with these regulations. The city will
inspect the installation of the improvements. When found to be installed
in accordance with the plans and specifications, and after the improvements
have been completed and upon receipt by the City of Hutchins of a
one (1) year maintenance bond from each separate contractor in the
amount of ten (10) percent of the contract price, along with three
(3) sets of “AS BUILT” plans and one (1) set of “AS
BUILT” sepias, the plans and sepias to be certified by the engineer
as “AS BUILT” and upon receipt of a letter of the contractor’s
compliance with these regulations, then the chief administrative officer
shall receive and approve for the City of Hutchins the title, use
and maintenance of the improvements.
(2)
Minor residential streets shall be paved thirty-one (31) feet wide
from back of curb to back of curb. Minor apartment streets and secondary
collector streets shall be paved thirty-seven (37) feet wide from
back of curb to back of curb. The minimum street improvements which
shall be made by the developer shall be in accordance with the General
Design Standards of the city.
(3)
Sidewalks shall be four (4) feet wide, four (4) inches thick and
be of three thousand (3,000) p.s.i. concrete, with required handicap
provisions.
(4)
Alleys when provided shall have a minimum pavement width of ten (10)
feet and conform to General Design Standards.
(5)
All streets and developments shall comply with the General Design
Standards of the City of Hutchins.
(6)
Whenever any subdivision, residential, commercial or industrial area
within the city is developed adjacent to an existing street where
the condition of the said street is an unimproved urban section without
curb and gutter, then the developer shall, in conjunction with his
development, provide a portion of the required paving, complete with
curb and gutter adjacent to his property. The type of required roadway
shall be identified as a major, secondary, or minor thoroughfare by
the city in accordance with the city’s master plan, and the
portion of pavement and right-of-way required of the developer is
as follows:
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Minor Street
(Local)
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Secondary Street
(Collector)
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Major Street
(Arterial)
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Right-of-way width in feet from centerline
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25
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35
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50
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Pavement width (driving surface) in feet from centerline
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15.5
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20
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24
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The paving shall be situated and designed in a manner
that will permit the remaining pavement to be added at a future date
with the finished product being in compliance with the standard specifications
of the city.
(7)
Whenever any subdivision, residential, commercial or industrial (area)
within the city is developed and a major, secondary, or minor thoroughfare,
according to the city’s master plan, crosses the development,
the developer shall provide for the required street as follows:
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Minor Street
(Local)
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Secondary Street
(Collector)
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Major Street
(Arterial)
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Right-of-way width in feet
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50
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60
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100
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Paving width (driving surface) in feet
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31
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41
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48
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The major street requirement is for two (2) twenty-four
(24) foot traffic lanes with center median, turning lanes, and curbs.
(8)
If the city council determines that a design is required for any
street as described in (6) and (7) above, where participation by the
city will be included for extra width paving, and in the event it
is not practical to install a portion of a street, the developer may,
in lieu of pavement, escrow with the city an amount equivalent to
the current street cost, including curbs and sidewalks. Such payment
shall be considered as full and final payment for the installation
of said improvements, and no further cost shall be assessed the developer
therefor.
(c)
Storm Drainage.
An adequate storm sewer system consisting
of inlets, pipes and other underground drainage structures with approved
outlets shall be constructed where runoff of stormwater and the prevention
of erosion cannot be accomplished satisfactorily by surface drainage
facilities. Areas subject to flood conditions as established by the
city will not be considered for development until adequate drainage
has been provided. All provisions of the drainage ordinance shall
apply to new development.
(d)
Water.
All subdivisions shall be provided with an approved
water system. In the corporate limits of the City of Hutchins all
subdivisions shall be connected with the City of Hutchins water supply
distribution system. The provisions of the city water pro rata ordinance
shall apply.
(e)
Sewer improvements.
(1)
All subdivisions shall be provided with an approved sewage disposal
system and where the subdivision is inside the city limits of the
City of Hutchins shall be connected to the City of Hutchins sanitary
sewer system. The provisions of the city sewer pro rata ordinance
shall apply.
(2)
The developer shall furnish and install the complete sewage system,
including the mains, manholes, cleanouts, y-branches and service laterals
for all lots, lift stations and appurtenances. The sewage system shall
be designed and constructed in accordance with the master plan and
standard specifications of the City of Hutchins.
(3)
In locations where sanitary sewers are not available and where there
is no immediate prospect for installation of sanitary sewers, then
septic tanks of approved type may be installed in conformity with
the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Hutchins pertaining
to public health, provided however that in no case shall septic tanks
be installed without the express approval and inspection of the City
of Hutchins.
(f)
As built plans.
The developer or his engineer shall
present the city with a reproducible (sepia) complete “AS BUILT”
set of plans and three (3) sets of blue line or black line prints
on paper of as built plans for all paving, drainage structures, water
mains and sewer mains before final acceptance of the new developments.
(1992 Code, sec. 9.703)
(a)
The city hereby defines its policy to be that the city will withhold
all city improvements of whatsoever nature, including the maintenance
of streets and the furnishing of sewage facilities and water service
from all additions, the platting of which has not been approved by
the commission.
(b)
The City of Hutchins may withhold the issuing of a street number
or building permit for the erection of any building in the City of
Hutchins on a newly subdivided parcel of land until all the requirements
of these subdivision regulations have been complied with, including
installation of and acceptance by the city of all water works, sewage
and paving improvements for the area designated.
(c)
No construction work shall begin on the proposed improvements in
any proposed subdivision prior to approval of the final plat by the
City of Hutchins and the filing of such plat with the County Clerk
of Dallas County.
(1992 Code, sec. 9.704)
