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a. Generally. All subdivision proposals, including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions , shall be consistent with this Section. b. Floodplain development permit. All proposals for the development of subdivisions , including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions , shall meet Floodplain Development Permit requirements of Division 5.1 , Flood Damage Prevention. c. Adequate drainage. All subdivision proposals, including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions , shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards. d. Utilities. All subdivision proposals, including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions , shall have public utilities and facilities such as water,...

a. Generally. Located within areas of special flood hazard established in this Division are areas designated as floodways . Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions apply. b. Encroachments. Encroachments are prohibited, including fill, new construction , substantial improvements , and other development within the adopted regulatory floodway unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed by a registered professional engineer in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed encroachments would not result in any increase in flood levels within the City during the occurren...

Table 39.05.016-1, SI / SD FEMA Desk Reference, outlines common improvements and repairs. The measures as described in Table 39.05.016-1 are required to maintain compliance with the NFIP floodplain management requirements. If a map revision has resulted in a higher base flood elevation ( BFE ), a post-FIRM building shall comply based on the new BFE . Table 39.05.016-1, SI / SD FEMA Desk Reference, is reprinted and edited from SI / SD FEMA Desk Reference as amended. Table 39.05.016-1 SI/SD FEMA Desk Reference SI = Substantial Improvement | SD = Substantial Damage Types of Work Building is Pre-FIRM Building is Post-FIRM Rehabilitation (renovate or remodel), not SI Compliance not required Work shall comply and shall not make the building noncompliant with an...

a. Purpose. 1. Uses, structures , and developments . The playa lake systems within the City contribute to the environment, wildlife, and general welfare of the residents of the City. This Section regulates uses, structures , and developments within playa lake systems that would impair the ability of playa lakes to: A. Flood impact reduction. Reduce flood impacts by absorbing peak flows, slowing the velocity of floodwaters, and regulating base flow; B. Bank stabilization. Assist in stabilizing the banks of watercourses to reduce woody debris from fallen or damaged trees, streambank erosion, and the downstream transport of sediments eroded from watercourse banks ; C. Pollutant reduction. Reduce pollutants in playa lakes during periods of high flows by filte...

a. Platting. The following standards shall be met prior to recording a Final Plat that includes a stormwater drainage and impoundment easement : 1. Type of easement . Any portion of a playa lake included in a proposed Final Plat shall be dedicated as a stormwater drainage and impoundment easement . 2. Drainage criteria manual. The easement area shall conform to the approved cut and fill plan and the requirements of the Drainage Criteria Manual. 3. Maintenance agreement. The applicant and the City shall execute a facilities maintenance agreement indicating which party is responsible for operating and maintaining the facilities. This agreement shall be filed with the Official Public Records of Lubbock County. b. Warranty deed. The following standards apply ...

a. Playa lake classifications Refer to the Drainage Criteria Manual for classification of playa lakes into overflow and non-overflow lakes. b. Playa lake database. The Floodplain Administrator shall create and maintain a database identifying and monitoring playa lakes . The City shall use the database as a reference document and the information contained is presumed accurate. The Database shall provide the following for each playa lake : 1. Total surface area; 2. 100-year water surface elevation ( Master Drainage Plan or FEMA ); 3. Depth; 4. Zoning district; 5. Land use; and 6. A disclaimer stating: "The Playa Lake Database was prepared by the City in accordance with Division 5.3 , Playa Lakes Development and Ownership, of the Unified Development Code . T...

a. Generally. The City Council of the City of Lubbock is established by Chapter 1 , Article IX of the Lubbock City Charter . b. Powers and duties. The City Council shall have the authority to make final decisions on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. ( Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023 )

a. Established. The Planning and Zoning Commission ( PZC ) is established in Chapter 2 , Article 2.03 , Division 15 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances. b. Powers and duties. The PZC shall have the authority to make recommendations and certain final decisions on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. ( Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023 )

a. Established. This Section establishes a Zoning Board of Adjustment ( ZBA ), with membership, qualifications, and terms of office in accordance with and controlled by the provisions of Texas Local Government Code Section 211.008 , Board of Adjustment. b. Powers and duties. The ZBA shall have the authority to make final decisions on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. c. Alternate members. The City Council may appoint alternate members of the ZBA to temporarily serve in the absence of a permanent member. An alternate member serves for the same period as a regular member and is subject to removal in the same manner as a regular member. The City Council may fill a vacancy among the alternate members...

a. Established. The Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission ( UDHPC ) is established in Chapter 2 , Article 2.03 , Division 19 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances. b. Powers and duties. The UDHPC shall have the authority to make recommendations on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. ( Ordinance 2023-O0054 adopted 5/9/2023 )

a. Established. The Development Review Committee ( DRC ) is composed of the City staff members who participate in development review and who may make recommendations on certain applications established in this UDC . b. Powers and duties. The DRC shall have the authority to make recommendations on the development review applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. c. Membership. The DRC may be composed of the following City staff members: 1. Chairperson. The Director of Planning shall serve as the Chairperson of the DRC and shall be responsible for all procedures, guidance, coordination, scheduling, and recommendations of the DRC . 2. Other city staff members. In addition to the Chairperson, other City staff members of the ...

a. Generally. The administrator of this UDC shall be the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning is ultimately responsible for processing an application to a final decision (in case of administrative review applications) or making a recommendation to another administrative body (in case of all other applications). The Director of Planning may designate other City staff members to manage applications through the review process, to be points of contact for applicants, and shall perform such other duties as may be required in this UDC . b. Powers and duties. 1. Development review. The Director of Planning shall have the authority to make recommendations and/or final decisions on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development R...

a. Generally. The Building Official shall review construction plans, issue building permits, and verify code compliance for all construction in the City to the extent permitted by state law. b. Powers and duties. 1. Development review. The Building Official shall have the authority to make recommendations and/or final decisions on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. 2. Other powers and duties. The Building Official shall: A. Conduct and take action on all building permits and inspections to ensure that construction meets all applicable City Building Codes and other requirements as applicable, (including, but not limited to, inspecting setbacks , foundation elevations, and fence and wall requirement...

a. Generally. With respect to the administration of this UDC , the City Engineer is generally responsible for verifying that all standards and quality assurance requirements are met for public infrastructure. The City Engineer also establishes and promulgates the Engineering Minimum Design Standards and Specifications , and Drainage Criteria Manual as may be amended. b. Powers and duties relative to matters in this UDC. The City Engineer shall have the authority to make recommendations and/or final decisions on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. c. Powers and duties relative to matters outside of this UDC. In addition to the powers and duties referenced above, the City Engineer shall perform dutie...

a. Generally. The Floodplain Administrator administers and implements provisions related to floodplain management for the City. b. Development review. The Floodplain Administrator shall have the authority to make recommendations and/or final decisions on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. c. Designation. The City Engineer may designate or serve as the Floodplain Administrator. d. Powers and duties. Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Maintain and hold open for public inspection all records pertaining to the floodplain provisions of this UDC . 2. Review, approve or deny all applications for Floodplain Development Permit...

a. Generally. With respect to the administration of this UDC , the Director of Code Enforcement is generally responsible for enforcing the provisions of this UDC , inspecting properties for reported violations , and issuing citations for verified violations . b. Powers and duties relative to matters in this UDC . 1. Development review. The Director of Code Enforcement shall have the authority to make final decisions on the development applications denoted in Section 39.07.012 , Development Review Summary Table. 2. Vacate order. Whenever any building or portion of a building is being used or occupied contrary to the provisions of this UDC , the Director of Code Enforcement shall order such use or occupancy discontinued and the building vacated by notice se...