(a)
No
subdivision of land shall be accomplished without proper submittal,
approval and adoption of a final plat prepared by a registered public
surveyor or professional engineer, and approval of construction plans
and specifications for improvements prepared by a professional engineer
in accordance with this chapter.
(b)
All
final plats must first be preceded by properly prepared and approved
preliminary plats except as provided in division 5 of this article.
(c)
Copies
of all proposed final plats will be sent to the utility companies
to determine if additional utility easements are necessary to serve
the subdivision.
(d)
Right-of-way
for streets shall be dedicated on all plats in accordance with the
thoroughfare plan.
(e)
Utility
easements shall be dedicated on the final plat necessary for the orderly
development of the property.
(f)
The
subdivider shall make a formal application for approval of final plans
at least 45 days prior to the date of the planning and zoning commission
meeting at which the subdivider desires the final plat to be considered.
[Ord. No. 819-97, § 5(A), 6-10-1997; Ord. No. 1063-06, § 10, 8-22-2006]
(a)
The
full size mylar of the final plat shall be executed and submitted
to the city planner along with ten full size blue line prints, one
11 by 17 inch reduction, one inch equals 200 feet scale copy of the
plat, and three copies of the construction plans and specifications
and other required data at least 20 calendar days prior to the meeting
of the planning and zoning commission at which such plat is to be
considered. No final plat shall be accepted or considered by the city
until the prescribed drawings have been submitted, the prescribed
filing fees have been paid and a completed application form has been
submitted.
(b)
The
final plat may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary
plat which the subdivider or developer proposes to record and develop.
However, such portion shall conform to all the requirements of this
chapter.
(c)
If
final plats are submitted for approval on portions or phases of the
proposed subdivision, each portion or phase shall carry the name of
the entire subdivision but shall bear a distinguishing letter, number
or subtitle. Block letters shall run consecutively throughout the
entire subdivision, even though such subdivision might be finally
approved in sections.
[Ord. No. 819-97, § 5(B), 6-10-1997]
(a)
When
the final plat is filed with the city planner for consideration, it
shall be accompanied by an executed application form and a filing
fee as specified by city regulations. The deposit of such plat, application
and fees shall constitute formal request for plat approval.
(b)
The
final plat shall be accompanied by certificates from the city, school
district and county tax collectors showing that all city, school district
and county taxes on the land being platted have been paid to the current
year.
[Ord. No. 819-97, § 5(C), 6-10-1997]
(a)
A fee
of four percent of the actual costs of street, drainage, water and
sewer improvements as approved by the city engineer shall be paid
to the city by the subdivider prior to the beginning of construction
on such infrastructure. Tests of material or construction may be ordered
by the city. All such tests shall be paid for by the subdivider or
developer. Should that test indicate that the material or construction
does not satisfy the minimum requirements of the city, the costs of
all additional tests on the material or construction or replaced or
corrected material or construction shall be paid for by the subdivider
or developer. Tests shall be taken until the item tested passes the
test. All tests shall be performed by an independent engineer or laboratory
approved by the city.
(b)
No
subdivision will be approved or building permit issued by the city
until all fees and costs of tests have been paid to the city.
[Ord. No. 819-97, § 5(D), 6-10-1997]
(a)
The
final plat shall substantially conform to the preliminary plat as
conditionally approved by the city council.
(b)
The
final plat shall be drawn in India or other permanent ink on quality
reproducible sheets not larger than 36 inches wide and 22 or 24 inches
high and a margin not less than 1½ inches on the left side
of the sheet, and one-half inch on other sides. The plat shall be
drawn at a scale of not more than 100 feet to one inch. Where more
than one sheet is necessary to accommodate the entire area, an index
sheet showing the entire subdivision at appropriate scale shall be
attached to the plat.
(c)
In
addition to the various requirements for the preliminary plat, the
final plat shall also include the following:
(1)
The exact location, dimensions, name and description of all existing
or recorded streets, alleys, reservations, easements, or other public
rights-of-way within the subdivision, intersecting or contiguous with
its boundary or forming such boundary, with accurate dimensions, bearings
or deflection angles and radii and central angle, degree of curvature,
tangent distance and length of all curves where appropriate.
(2)
The exact location, dimensions, description and name of all proposed
streets, alleys, drainage, rights-of-way, parks, other public areas,
reservations, easement or other rights-of-way, blocks, lots and other
sites within the subdivision with accurate dimensions, bearing or
deflecting angles and radii and central angles, degree of curvature,
tangent distance and length of all curves where appropriate.
(3)
Owner's acknowledgment and dedications. (See Sample A following this
section.)
(4)
Engineer's or surveyor's certificate (See Sample B following this
section.)
(5)
A certificate of approval for execution by the planning and zoning
commission. (See Sample C following this section.)
(6)
A certificate for the city council's endorsement. (See Sample D following
this section.)
(7)
Deed restrictions for the subdivision, which may be shown on the
plat or on 8½ by 11 inch paper attached as a supplement to
the plat.
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SAMPLE A
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OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DEDICATIONS
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STATE OF TEXAS
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OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DEDICATION
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COUNTY OF TARRANT
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I (we), the undersigned, owner(s) of the land, as recorded in
Vol. _____, Page _____, DEED RECORDS TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, shown
on this plat within the area described by metes and bounds as follows:
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(Metes and Bounds Description of Boundary)
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and designated herein as the subdivision to the city, and whose
name is subscribed hereto, hereby dedicates to the use of the public
forever all streets, alleys, parks, water courses, drains, easements,
rights-of-way and public places thereon shown for the purpose and
consideration therein expressed.
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Owner
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Date
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STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF TARRANT
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally
appeared _____, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed
to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed
the same for the purposes and considerations therein stated.
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Given under my hand and seal of office this _____ day of _____,
20 _____
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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County, Texas
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SAMPLE B
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CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYOR OR ENGINEER WHO PREPARED PLAT
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STATE OF TEXAS
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CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYOR OR ENGINEER
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COUNTY OF TARRANT
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I, the undersigned, a (registered professional engineer/public
surveyor) in the State of Texas, hereby certify that this plat is
true and correct and was prepared from an actual survey of the property
made under my supervision on the ground.
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Engineer or Surveyor's SEAL
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Registered Professional Engineer or
Registered Public Surveyor
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SAMPLE C
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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This plat has been submitted to and considered by the PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, and is
hereby approved by such Commission.
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Date this _____ day of _____, 20 _____.
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By:
Chairman
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ATTEST:
Secretary
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SAMPLE D
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STATEMENT OF ADOPTION BY COUNCIL
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, ON _____ 20 _____,
VOTED AFFIRMATIVELY TO ADOPT THIS PLAT AND APPROVE IT FOR FILING OF
RECORD.
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BY:
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
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[Ord. No. 819-97, § 5(E), 6-10-1997]
(a)
All
improvements shall be designed in accordance with the specific design
provisions detailed in this chapter and related standard details and
specifications and any other requirements adopted by the city council.
(b)
Two
copies of complete plans, specifications, engineering calculations,
and detailed cost estimates for streets, drainage, sanitary sewers,
water distribution, and any other improvements to be performed shall
be submitted with the final filing plat. All engineering issues shall
be resolved before the final plat is approved by the city council.
(c)
These
plans shall be submitted on standard 22 or 24 inch by 36 inch sheets,
shall be the same size as the final plat and shall include the major
information required in this section.
(1)
Paving plans.
A plan and profile of each street with
top of curb grades, with existing and proposed ground line shown.
Each sheet shall include north point, scale, date, and bench mark
description to sea level datum. Scales shall be one inch equal 40
or 50 feet horizontally and one inch equal four, five, or ten feet
vertically. The typical cross section of proposed streets showing
the width of roadways and type of pavement and location and width
of sidewalks shall be shown. Each plan shall show the seal and signature
of the registered professional civil engineer who prepared the plans.
(2)
Sanitary sewer and water plans.
A plan and profile of
proposed sanitary sewers, with grades and pipe sizes indicated and
showing locations of manholes, etc., and a plan of the proposed water
distribution system showing pipe sizes and location of valves, fire
hydrants, and fittings, etc., in conformance with the criteria as
shown in article III of this chapter and the design provisions and
standard details and any other requirements adopted by the city council.
Each plan shall show the seal and signature of the registered professional
civil engineer who prepared the plans. Each sheet shall include north
point, scale, date, and bench mark description to sea level datum.
(3)
Storm drainage plans.
a.
A plan and profile of proposed storm sewers or channels, showing
hydraulic data, pipe grades and sizes, manholes, inlets, pipe connections,
outlet structures, etc., in conformance with the criteria as shown
in article III of this chapter and the design provisions and standard
details adopted by the city council. Each plan shall show the seal
and signature of the registered professional civil engineer who prepared
the plans. Each sheet shall include north point, scale, date, and
bench mark description to sea level datum.
b.
A general location map of the subdivision showing the entire watershed
(a U.S.G.S. quadrangle is satisfactory).
c.
Calculations showing the anticipated stormwater flow, including watershed
area, percent runoff, and time of concentrations shall be submitted
showing basis for design for a Q25 and Q100 storm.
d.
Detailed plans shall be submitted for any bridges, culverts, catch
basins, any other drainage structures, or any other improvements to
be made.
e.
Any existing adverse drainage situations shall not be made any worse
than existing.
(4)
Other utilities.
The subdivider must furnish a written
statement to the city designating that the subdivision will be served
with gas or will be totally electric service. If a gas distribution
system is to be installed, then all distribution mains and service
lines shall be installed before street construction is complete.
[Ord. No. 819-97, § 5(F), 6-10-1997]
(a)
Once
the city planner has determined that the application for final plat
approval is complete, and the final plat with construction plans,
the required filing fees, executed application form and tax certificates
have been submitted, the city planner shall check the plat as to its
conformity with the city's comprehensive land use plan, thoroughfare
plan, zoning districts, lot size requirements, subdivision and street
names and other applicable city standards.
(b)
The
city planner shall forward a copy of the application to the city engineer
who shall check the final plat for conformity with applicable engineering
standards and specifications set forth in this chapter as well as
with generally accepted engineering principles when not covered specifically
herein. The city engineer shall return the plat to the city planner
with his suggestions as to modifications, additions, alterations or
other matters pertinent to the plat.
(c)
Within
30 days of the filing date, the planning and zoning commission shall
act on the plat. The planning and zoning commission shall make a recommendation
for approval or disapproval of the final plat. Failure to act within
30 days of the filing date shall be deemed approval of the final plat.
(d)
The
recommendations of the planning and zoning commission shall be considered
for final action at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the city
council. The city council shall either approve or disapprove any such
final plat within 30 days of approval or disapproval by the planning
and zoning commission.
(e)
If
the final plat is disapproved, the city council shall, upon request
of the subdivider, state in writing its reasons for disapproval of
the final plat. Disapproval action taken by the city council shall
be final, regardless of any previous approval action by the planning
and zoning commission.
[Ord. No. 819-97, § 5(G), 6-10-1997; Ord. No. 1063-06, § 11, 8-22-2006]
(a)
Inspection
generally.
All construction, such as street grading,
street paving, drainage structures, curb and gutter, storm sewers,
sanitary sewers, and water mains, shall be subject to inspection during
the construction period by the proper authorities of the city, and
shall be constructed in accordance with the approved engineering plans,
subdivision ordinance requirements and the city standard specifications
governing such work. Upon completion of construction, the developer
or subdivider shall request the city engineer to make a final inspection
of the work and to file a report of the results of such inspection.
(b)
Construction
bonds.
All contractors employed by the subdivider shall
furnish the city a good and sufficient performance bond, in an amount
equal to 100 percent of the costs of the improvements required, and
a good and sufficient two year maintenance bond, in an amount equal
to 50 percent of the costs of the improvements required; both bonds
shall be executed by a reputable and solvent corporate surety, holding
a license to do business in the state, or other security approved
by the city attorney, in favor of the city to indemnify the city against
any claims, cost or expenses for project completion or repairs which
may become necessary to any part of the construction work performed
in connection with the subdivision, arising from defective workmanship
or materials used therein, for a period of two full years from the
date of final acceptance of the entire project. Final acceptance will
be withheld until such maintenance bond is furnished to the city.
Such bond or other security shall be approved as to form and legality
by the city attorney.
(c)
Acceptance
by city.
Acceptance of improvements by the city shall
be in the form of a letter from the city manager or other authorized
city official to the subdivider stating that inspections were conducted
as the facilities were completed in accordance with specifications
and standards provided for in this chapter or approved by the city
council at the time the final plat was approved for such subdivision.
After the work has been accepted by the city, as-built construction
drawings of such work shall be submitted to the city. One full size
set of mylars and one full size set of prints shall be submitted to
the city engineer.
(d)
Issuance
of building permits.
No building permit, water, sewer,
plumbing or electrical permit or service shall be issued or allowed
to a subdivider, owner or any other person with respect to any property
in any subdivision covered by this chapter until such time as all
of the applicable requirements of this chapter have been satisfactorily
completed and the construction accepted by the city.
[Ord. No. 819-97, § 6, 6-10-1997]
