§ 42-121. Application and copies required.
(a)
Twelve direct blueline prints of the final plat, construction plans and specifications, other required data, and the original of the final plat shall be executed and submitted to the city secretary at least 21 consecutive calendar days prior to the meeting of the planning and zoning commission at which such plat is to be filed and considered. No plat will be considered by the city until the prescribed filing fees have been paid.
(b)
After obtaining approval of any required construction plans by the city engineer, the applicant shall file an application for approval of the final plat on forms available at the office of the city secretary. The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. Patching and pasting of paper attachments is not acceptable. All figures and lettering shall be neat and easily legible. For final approval, the final plat must comply in all respects with the approved preliminary plat.
(1)
Major subdivision. The final plat for a major subdivision shall be accompanied by the following:
a.
The required filing fees and tax certificates for final plat approval as set in section 42-124.
b.
One copy of private deed restriction, if any, as filed in the records of the county.
c.
Two copies of paving plans, water and sewer plans and drainage plans as further defined in this section.
d.
At least one copy of any other reviews, plans or studies.
e.
The city council shall approve all subdivider's agreements prior to filing of the final plat.
f.
A completed form of performance and/or surety bonds or other surety funds as prescribed in section 42-155, for submittal to the city attorney for approval.
g.
The final plat applications shall be considered complete only upon receipt of all items required in subsections (1)a through f of this section. Upon approval of all submittals by city staff, the applicant shall submit two Mylar and five blueline copies measuring 18 inches by 24 inches of the plat, signed and suitable for filing purposes.
(2)
Minor subdivision. The final plat shall be accompanied by the following:
a.
The required review and filing fees for final plat approval as set in section 42-124.
b.
One copy of the private deed restrictions, if any, as filed in the records of the county.
c.
Two copies of the water and sewer plan and drainage plan as described in this section.
d.
Upon approval by the city council, the applicant shall submit two Mylars and five blueline copies of the revised final plat, signed and suitable for filing with the county.
(3)
Replat. The final replat shall be accompanied by the following:
a.
The required review and filing fees for final plat approval as set in section 42-124.
b.
One copy of the private deed restrictions, if any, as filed in the records of the county.
c.
Two copies of water and sewer plans and drainage plans, as described in this section.
d.
The names and mailing addresses of all owners of lots within the original subdivision within 200 feet of the proposed replat, as indicated on the most recently approved tax roll.
e.
The city secretary shall cause the publication of a notice of the public hearing in the official newspaper at least 16 days prior to the hearing and mail written notice of the hearing to all property owners within the original subdivision whose lots are within 200 feet of the proposed replat.
f.
Upon approval by the city council, the applicant shall submit two Mylars and five blueline copies of the revised final plat, signed and suitable for filing with the county.
g.
In order to replat a tract of land for which a final plat is filed of record in the county records, the tract must be either:
1.
Fully owned by the person desiring to replat; or
2.
The person desiring the replat must furnish the city with written acknowledgment and consent by all other property owners.
h.
All utility companies which furnish the city with water, gas, electric, telephone and television cable service, must acknowledge to the city, in writing that they have knowledge of the replat and whether they have objection thereto. Such written acknowledgment must be in the hands of the city secretary prior to the submission of the final plat to the city council for approval.
(4)
Amended or corrected plat. A recorded plat may be vacated in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in section 212.013 of the Local Government Code. An amended plat may be filed in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in Section 212.016 of the Local Government Code. Such procedures are as follows:
a.
An application for vacating or amending a plat shall be filed with the planning and zoning commission on forms provided by the city secretary.
b.
The appropriate filing fee as set forth in section 42-124 shall be paid at the time of application.
c.
Amended plats should meet the same requirements set forth in the ordinance as for minor plats.
d.
The planning and zoning commission may recommend and the city council may approve, conditionally approve or disapprove any amended plat or vacation request in accordance with the procedures for plat approval set forth in this article.
(c)
When submitted, the final plan shall be accompanied by the following site improvement engineering data. Formal acceptance of the final plat for processing will not occur until approval of the site improvement engineering data is accepted by the city. All plans and engineering calculations shall bear the seal and signature of a professional engineer. The city manager may establish specific standards for content and format of these construction plans and shall determine the number of copies to be submitted for review.
(1)
Paving plans (streets, alleys, sidewalks, crosswalk ways and monuments). Three copies of plans and profiles of all streets, alleys, sidewalks, crosswalk ways, and monuments, and sufficient copies of detailed cost estimates shall be submitted. Upon approval, four copies of the construction plans shall be submitted.
(2)
Water lines and sanitary sewers.
a.
Sufficient copies of the preliminary design as submitted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the city. The plan shall show the location and dimension of existing and proposed rights-of-way or easements in which the lines are to be located and the location of fire hydrants.
b.
Sufficient copies of the executed developer-authority agreement, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the city.
(3)
Storm drainage.
a.
Three copies of grading and drainage plans, indicating five-foot contours. All street width and grades shall be indicated on the plan, and run-off figures 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. Upon approval, four copies of the construction plans shall be submitted.
b.
A general location map of the subdivision showing the entire watershed (a USGS quadrangle is satisfactory).
c.
Calculations showing the anticipated stormwater flow, including watershed area, percent run-off, and time of concentration. When a drainage ditch or storm sewer is proposed, calculations shall be submitted showing the basis for design.
d.
When a drainage channel or storm sewer is proposed, complete plans, profiles and specifications shall be submitted showing complete construction details.
e.
When conditions upstream or downstream from a proposed channel or storm sewer do not permit maximum design, flow, the computed 100-year water surface elevation shall be indicated based on existing conditions.
f.
Sufficient copies of detailed cost estimates.
(d)
If desired by the subdivider and approved by the commission, the final plat may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plan which he proposes to record and develop; however, such portion shall conform to all the requirements of this article. If final plats are submitted for approval by portions or sections of the proposed subdivision, each portion or section 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.
(Code 1994, ch. 9, art. 29; Ord. No. 248, exh. A(art. 29), 3-24-1997)