Within the period of Planning and Zoning Commission approval of the subdivision master plan or preliminary plat, the subdivider shall cause to be prepared a final plat and construction plans of that land platted in the subdivision master plan or preliminary plat, and incorporating any and all changes, modifications, alterations, corrections, and conditions imposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission in approving the subdivision master plan or preliminary plat.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
The final plat shall be drawn with drawing ink on film positive mylar, 18 inches wide and 24 inches long, with [a] one and one-half inch margin on the left side of the sheet, and margins not less than 3/4 of an inch on the other three sides. This plat shall be drawn at a scale not smaller than 100 feet to one inch, or in accordance with the county regulations if required. Where more than one sheet is necessary to accommodate the entire area, an index sheet showing the entire subdivision at an appropriate scale shall be attached to the plat.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
The final plat shall be submitted on two reproducible mylar copies, as specified in §152.026, herein and six blue or black line prints which shall contain the seal of a registered professional land surveyor licensed in Texas and all of the features required for preliminary plats as specified in §152.011. It shall be accompanied by construction plans and specifications bearing the seal of a Texas registered professional engineer, and detailed cost estimates of streets, storm drainage, electrical, water, and sewer facilities to be installed also prepared by a professional engineer licensed in Texas.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
A final plat and the accompanying site improvement data and detailed cost estimates shall be approved by the City Engineer.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
In addition to the various requirements for the preliminary plat, the final plat shall also include the following:
(A) 
An accurate boundary survey of the property, with bearings and distances referenced to survey lines and established subdivisions, showing pertinent data concerning property immediately adjacent in dashed lines.
(B) 
The exact location, dimensions, name, and description of all existing or recorded streets, alleys, reservations, easements, or public rights-of-way within the subdivision, intersecting or contiguous with its boundary or forming such boundary, with accurate dimensions, bearing or deflecting angles and radii, area and central angle, degree of curvature, tangent distance and length of all curves where appropriate.
(C) 
The exact location, dimensions, description, and name of all proposed streets, alleys, drainage easements, parks, public areas, reservations, easements or rights-of-way, blocks, lots and significant sites within the subdivision, with accurate dimensions, bearing or deflecting angles and radii, area and central angles, degree of curvature, tangent distance and length of all curves where appropriate.
(D) 
The location of all front, rear and side building setback lines, or if the developer desires and the Planning and Zoning Commission approves a more restrictive setback, in which case the setback will also be a private covenant.
(E) 
The location and description of monuments which shall be placed at each corner of the boundary survey of the subdivision.
(F) 
The number of all lots and blocks.
(G) 
A surveyor’s certificate to be placed on the subdivision plat.
(H) 
A note declaring whether sidewalks were required, upon which streets sidewalks were required, and who is responsible for installation.
(I) 
A note stating whether or not the subdivision falls within the 100-year floodplain, and if so, the base flood elevation in this area.
(J) 
Any notes containing information concerning the building of improvements on the property that a potential purchaser should know, and is not contained in the deed restrictions.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
(A) 
The partial vacation instrument required by this chapter shall be duly acknowledged by the owners or proprietors of the land being vacated prior to resubdivision or replatting of the land.
(B) 
With regard to a plat that is a replat of an original plat filed pursuant to TEX. LOC. GOV’T. CODE §§212.001 et seq., or a replat filed pursuant to that statute, a partial vacation instrument signed by all property owners owning property located within the original plat or replat agreeing to the resubdivision of existing lots shall be required.
(C) 
With regard to all other plats, a partial vacation instrument duly acknowledged by the owners of the land being vacated shall be required.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
When the final plat is submitted, all plans and engineering calculations shall bear the seal and signature of a professional engineer licensed in Texas. Construction plans shall include the following and shall conform to city construction standards:
(A) 
Streets, alleys, sidewalks, crosswalk ways, and monuments.
Three copies of plans and profiles of all streets, alleys, sidewalks, crosswalk ways, and monuments shall be provided. The right-of-way and paved width of all streets and their centerline grade and distances with the elevations indicated at all centerline intersections and grade breaks shall be shown. The plans shall show the location of all curbs and gutters as proposed with three copies of all detailed cost estimates prepared by the developer’s project engineer.
(B) 
Sanitary sewer lines.
(1) 
Three copies of the proposed plans showing two foot contours and the location dimensions of existing sanitary sewer lines and manholes and location and size of existing mains to which the system will be connected shall be submitted.
(2) 
Three copies of plans and profiles of proposed sanitary sewer lines, indicating depths and grades of lines shall be submitted.
(3) 
When a separate sewer system or treatment plant other than that provided by the city is proposed, three copies of the proposed plans and specifications shall be submitted.
(4) 
Three copies of detailed cost estimates prepared by the developer’s engineer shall be submitted.
(C) 
Water lines.
(1) 
Three copies of the proposed plans showing two foot contours, and the location and size of existing water lines, valves, and fire hydrants, and the location and size of existing mains to which the system will be connected shall be submitted.
(2) 
Three copies of plans and profiles of all proposed water lines, valves, and fire hydrants, showing depths and grades of the lines shall be submitted.
(3) 
When a separate water system is planned, or when connection is proposed to a water system other than to the city water system, three copies of the plans, including fire hydrants, of the proposed system shall be submitted.
(4) 
Three copies of detailed cost estimates prepared by the developer’s engineer shall be submitted.
(D) 
Storm drainage.
(1) 
Three copies of the proposed plans, indicating two foot contours based on city datum shall be submitted. All street widths and grades shall be indicated on the outlet and inlet side of all drainage ditches and storm sewers and at all points in the street at changes of grade or where the water enters another street or storm sewer or drainage ditch. Drainage easements shall be indicated.
(2) 
A general location map of the subdivision showing the entire watershed (a USGS quadrangle is required).
(3) 
Calculations supporting the design of various drainage components required by the City’s Development Standards.
(4) 
When a drainage channel or storm sewer is proposed, complete plans, profiles, cross sections and specifications shall be submitted, showing complete construction details.
(5) 
Three copies of detailed cost estimates prepared by the developer’s engineer shall be submitted.
(E) 
Electrical utility lines.
If the developer elects to install his own electrical system in the proposed subdivision, he shall submit three copies of the proposed system showing the locations and size of lines and specifications. When an electrical system is proposed by the subdivider, the proposed system must meet the city electrical code set forth in §§150.060 et seq. [sections 3.03.001 et. seq. of the Code of Ordinances] and Utility Department requirements. Three copies of detailed cost estimates prepared by the developer’s engineer shall be submitted.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
Six copies of the final plat, three copies of all construction plans, and any materials required by other ordinances of the city shall be tendered with a letter of transmittal to the City Manager 15 days prior to the Commission meeting at which the plat is to be considered, and accompanied by an amount sufficient for recordation of the plat upon approval by the City Council in compliance with §152.044 through 152.046. The developer shall pay to the City an inspection fee equal to 2% of the total development cost of the subdivision, including the cost of the real estate in question, to compensate for the City’s expense in hiring an engineer to provide the inspections and other services provided for herein.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
(A) 
Generally.
No final plat shall be considered unless a subdivision master plan or preliminary plat has first been submitted and approved, and all other requirements of the ordinances of the city have been met. However, if a preliminary plat has been duly approved and the subdivider wishes to increase the size of the lots by combining two or more lots, or by combining one lot with a portion of the adjacent lot in such manner that no portion of a lot remains smaller than the original lots, no additional subdivision master plan or preliminary plat will be necessary.
(B) 
Initial review; transmittal to Commission.
The City Engineer shall review the plat, construction plans and cost estimates for the purpose of determining their conformity with this chapter and applicable city standards, giving consideration to sound engineering practices and design criteria. The City Manager shall transmit this information to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, noting any objections to the plat, plans or cost estimates, if any, in a written memorandum to the Commission and City Council.
(C) 
Approval by Commission; disapproval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall render a decision on the plat within 30 days after transmittal by the City Manager. Such decision may consist of approval or disapproval. In those cases where the plat is disapproved by the Commission, the developer shall be informed, in writing, of the Commission’s action.
(D) 
Acceptance, rejection by Council.
The City Council will have 30 days after the Planning and Zoning Commission’s action to accept or reject the final plat.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
After approval of the final plat, the City Council shall cause the City Manager to record the final plat with the County Clerk upon the subdivider’s performance of one of the following:
(A) 
Completion of the construction of required improvements prior to recordation in compliance with this chapter.
(B) 
Filing of security in lieu of completing construction prior to recordation in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
In addition to the requirements of §152.044, the subdivider shall, prior to recording, provide the following to the City Manager:
(A) 
Tax certificates.
Tax certificates showing that no taxes are currently due or delinquent against the property.
(B) 
Waiver.
An agreement waiving any claim or claims for damages against the city and placing responsibility for any damages occasioned by the alteration by the subdivider of the surface of any portion of existing streets and alleys.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
Prior to recording, the final plat shall include the following:
(A) 
Owner’s acknowledgment and dedications.
(B) 
Provide evidence that the subdivider holds fee simple title to the property being subdivided.
(C) 
Certification by the City Engineer that he has reviewed all plans, specifications and calculations for conformance with the City’s Development Standards.
(D) 
Approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
(E) 
Certification of the surveyors responsibility for surveying the subdivision area, attesting to its accuracy.
(F) 
A certificate by the engineer responsible for the preparation of the final plans and specifications stating that the project is complete in accordance with his approved plans and specifications. If a security is filed, the certificate shall be completed prior to final acceptance of the subdivision’s public works infrastructure by the City.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
If the subdivider chooses to file security in lieu of completing construction prior to recordation of the final plat, he may utilize one of the following methods of posting security. If the subdivider chooses to file security, the plat shall not be recorded unless the subdivider has one of the following:
(A) 
Performance certificate.
The subdivider has filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission a certificate of insurance executed by a surety company holding a license to do business in the state, and acceptable to the city, on the form provided by the city, in an amount equal to the cost of the improvements required by this chapter, and within the time for completion of the improvements as estimated by the City Engineer. The performance certificate shall be approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
(B) 
Trust agreement.
The subdivider has placed on deposit in a bank or trust company, in the name of the city and approved by the city, in a trust account a sum of money equal to the estimated cost of all site improvements as required by this chapter. The time of completion shall be as estimated by the City Engineer. The selection of the trustee shall be subject to approval by the city and the trust agreement shall be executed on the form provided by the city and approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. Periodic withdrawals may be made from the trust account for a progressive payment of installation costs. The amounts of such withdrawals shall be based upon progress and work estimates approved by the City Engineer. All such withdrawals shall be approved by the trustee.
(C) 
Unconditional guarantee from local bank or local federal insured savings and loan association or other financial institution.
The subdivider has filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission a letter on the form provided by the city, signed by a principal officer of a local bank or local federally insured savings and loan association or other financial institution, acceptable to the city, agreeing to pay to the city, on demand, a sum of money equal to the estimated costs of installation of all improvements required by this chapter, and to be applied to installing the improvements to which the subdivider or developer is responsible under this chapter. The guaranteed payment sum shall be the estimated costs as required by this chapter and scheduling as prepared by the City Engineer. The letter shall state the name of the subdivision and shall list the improvements the subdivider or developer is required to provide.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
The developer shall require performance and payment bonds from the contractor for one hundred (100%) percent of the cost of improvements, and shall assign them to the City upon completion of construction.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
The developer shall also provide to the City a one (1) year warranty against defective materials or workmanship on the improvements constructed. The contractor’s performance and payment bonds assisgned to the City shall remain in force throughout the warranty period.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
If the subdivider chooses to construct the required improvements prior to recordation of final plat, all such construction shall be inspected while in progress by the City Engineer, and must be approved upon completion by him. A certificate by the developer’s design engineer of record such officer [sic] and approved by the City Engineer stating that the construction conforms to the specifications and standards contained in or referred to in this chapter must be presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council prior to recordation of the final plat.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)
No plat shall be filed of record without written consent of the subdivider. If the subdivider fails to give such written consent within 30 days of the date of satisfaction of the requirements of this section, the Planning and Zoning Commission may at any time thereafter cancel such approval.
(Ordinance 601 adopted 2/5/07; Ordinance 648 adopted 10/4/10)