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ORD 1989-03TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 89-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, GOVERNING AND REGULATING THE PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION OF LAND WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT PROCEDURES; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS FOR FILING PLATS, SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AND ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS; PROVIDING STANDARDS RELATING TO BLOCKS, LOTS, STREETS, UTILITY EASENIENTS, SIDEWALKS, WATER SUPPLY, STORM SEWERS AND DRAINAGE; PRESCRIBING FEES TO BE CHARGED; .ESTABLISHING JURISDICTION WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN AND WITHIN THE TOWN'S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; PROVIDING FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES; REPEALING ANY PART OF ANY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A VARIANCE FROM THESE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 87-14 OF THE TOWN RELATING TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS EXCEPT AS HEREIN PROVIDED; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT -TO -EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, by Chapter 212, Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Ann. (Vernon) as amended, the laws of the State of Texas provide that every owner of any tract of land situated within the corporate limits or within live miles of the corporate limits of any city in the State of Texas, who may divide the same into two or more parts for the purpose of laying out any subdivision of any addition to any town or city, or for laying out suburban lots or building lots, or any lots, streets, alleys, or parks or other portion intended for public use, for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto, shall cause a plat to be trade thereof which shall accurately describe all of said subdivision or addition by metes and bounds and locate the same with respect to an original corner of the original survey of which it is a part, giving the dimensions thereof of said subdivision or addition, and the dimensions of all streets, alley, squares, parks or other portions of the same intended to be dedicated to public use, or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto; and Nfarch,1990 WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the "Town") being so empowered by law, does hereby propagate and establish such a subdivision plan for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, this ordinance shall hereinafter be known as the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS: Section 1. That the above and foregoing preamble is incorporated and adopted herein as if copied herein in its entirety. Section 2. That the rules, regulations and procedures attached hereto and including Articles I through VII and all appendices thereto, are hereby adopted by the Town Council as the Subdivision Regulations for the Town and are made a part of this ordinance as if copied herein in their entirety. All development within the Town from and after the date of approval of this ordinance shall comply with these regulations. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas this 4th of April , 1989 . r . f N yor, Town ofTro y Club, Texas A' To�vn'Secretary, Town of Trophy Club, Texas (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney, Town of Trophy Club, Texas March, 1990 ii SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR APRIL, 1989 PREPARED BY PLANNING RESOURCES GROUP TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 89-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, GOVERNING AND REGULATING THE PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION OF LAND WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT PROCEDURES; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS FOR FILING PLATS, SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AND ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS; PROVIDING STANDARDS RELATING TO BLOCKS, LOTS, STREETS, UTILITY EASEMENTS, SIDEWALKS, WATER SUPPLY, STORM SEWERS AND DRAINAGE; PRESCRIBING FEES TO BE CHARGED; ESTABLISHING JURISDICTION WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN AND WITHIN THE TOWN'S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; PROVIDING FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES; REPEALING ANY PART OF ANY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR OBTAIN-ING A VARIANCE FROM THESE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 87-14 OF THE TOWN RELATING TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS EXCEPT AS HEREIN PROVIDED; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT -TO -EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, by Chapter 212, Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Ann. (Vernon) as amended, the laws of the State of Texas provide that every owner of any tract of land situated within the corporate limits or within five miles of the corporate Iimits of any city in the State of Texas, who may divide the same into two or more parts for the purpose of laying out any subdivision of any addition to any town or city, or for laying out suburban lots or building lots, or any Iots, streets, alleys, or parks or other portion intended for public use, for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto, shall cause a plat to be made thereof which shall accurately describe all of said subdivision or addition by metes and bounds and locate the same with respect to an original corner of the original survey of which it is a part, giving the dimensions thereof of said subdivision or addition, and the dimensions of all streets, alley, squares, parks or other portions of the same intended to be dedicated to public use, or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto; and April, 1989 WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the "Town") being so empowered by law, does hereby propagate and establish such a subdivision plan for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, this ordinance shall hereinafter be known as the -Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED_. BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS: Section 1. That the above and foregoing preamble is incorporated and adopted herein as if copied herein in its entirety. Section 2. That the rules, regulations and procedures attached hereto and including Articles I through VII and all appendices thereto, are hereby adopted by the Town Council as the Subdivision Regulations for the Town and are made a part of this ordinance as if copied herein in their entirety. All development within the Town from and after the date of approval of this ordinance shall comply with these regulations. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas this of . 198_. Mayor, Town of Trophy Club, Texas ATTEST: Town Secretary, Town of Trophy Club, Texas (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney, Town of Trophy Club, Texas April, 1989 ii TROPHY CLUB SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Table of Contents Description " Page ARTICLE I General Provisions and Requirements Section 1.11 Title 1.1 1.12 Authority 1.1 1.13 Purpose 1.1 1.14 Conditions 1.2 1.15 Jurisdiction 1.2 1.16 Consistency with the Comprehensive Master Plan 1.2 and Zoning Ordinance 1.17 Special Provisions 1.2 1.18 Conflict with other Ordinances 1.3 1.19 Severability Clause 1.3 1.20 Amendments 1.4 1.21 Incorporation 1.4 ARTICLE II Definitions Section 2.11 General 2.1 2.12 Definitions 2.1 ARTICLE III General Platting Procedures Section 3.11 Requirements 3.1 3.12 Preliminary Conference 3.1 3.13 Vacation Instrument, Replatting and Amended Plats 3.2 3.14 Dedication 3.5 3.15 Platting or Replatting - Short Form 3.5 ARTICLE IV Requirements for Plat Submittal Section 4.11 Plat Submittal 4.1 4.12 Site Plans 4.1 4.13 Preliminary Plats 4.4 4.14 Final Plats 4.8 4.15 Plat Certification 4.12 4.16 Connection of Public Utilities 4.13 4.17 Undergrounding of Utilities 4.13 ARTICLE V Improvements Section 5.11 Responsibility for Construction 5.1 5.12 Prior Approval of Engineering Designs 5.1 5.13 Inspection 5.1 5.14 As -Built Plans 5.1 April, 1999 iii Description 5.14 Maintenance Bond 5.15 Engineer's Certificate ARTICLE VI Subdivision Design Requirements Section 6.11 General 6.12 Blocks 6.13 Lots 6.14 Streets 6.15 Sidewalks and Bicycle Paths 6.16 Storm Drainage 6.17 Water, Sewer, and Fire 6.18 Utility Easements 6.19 Monuments and Lot Markers 6.20 Natural Tree and Ground Cover ARTICLE VII Enforcement Section 7.11 Appeal 7.12 Penalty for Violators of Regulations 7.13 Town Attorney's Authority 7.14 Variances APPENDIX A - Application and Checklists APPENDIX B - Certificates and Approvals APPENDIX C - Illustrations V APPENDIX D - Storm Drainage Summary April, 1989 iv Page 5.2 5.2 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.2 6.6 6.7 6.9 6.10 6.10 6.11 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.2 ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 1.11 Title This Ordinance shall be known, cited, and referred to as "The Town of Trophy Club Subdivision Regulations." SECTION 1.12 Authority This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, including articles 974a (platting and recording of subdivisions) and 970a (the Texas Municipal Annexation Act), Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated (Vernon), as amended, and Sections 12.001 (what maybe recorded) and 12.002 (filing of Subdivision Plat), Texas Property Code Annotated (Vernon), as amended. SECTION 1.13 Purpose In order to achieve orderly, efficient and environmentally sound subdivision of land, the Town of Trophy Club must be provided with appropriate guidelines and development management mechanisms. These Subdivision Regulations, in conjunction with any other land use control tool as now or hereafter may be adopted by the Town, provide those guidelines and mechanisms. With this in mind, it is the nature, intent, and stated purpose of these Subdivision Regulations to: 1. Protect and provide for the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Community. 2. Guide the future growth and development of the community, in accordance with the Comprehensive Master Pan, insuring that the comprehensive and coordinated plans affected by the various land use controls of the Town are not negated by disorganized, unplanned and uncoordinated development. 3. Guide and phase any and all developments to maximize the utilization of existing and proposed public facilities and improvements and to insure that these facilities will have sufficient capacity to serve the proposed subdivision. 4. Guide public and private policy and action in order to provide adequate and efficient transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation, and other public requirements and facilities. 5. Protect and conserve the value of land throughout the municipality and the value of buildings and improvements upon the land, and to minimize the conflicts among the uses of land and buildings. 6. Establish reasonable standards of design and procedures for subdivision of land in 1.1 April, 1989 order to further the orderly Iayout and use of land, and to insure proper legal descriptions and monumenting of subdivided Iand. 7. Preserve the natural beauty and topography of the municipality and to insure appropriate development with regard to these natural features. 8. Provide for open spaces through the most..efficient design and layout of the land, including the use of average density in providing for minimum width and area of lots, while preserving the density of land as established in the Zoning Ordinance of the Town. SECTION 1.14 Conditions Regulation of the subdivision of land and the attachment of reasonable conditions to land subdivision is an exercise of valid police power delegated by the State to the Town. The developer has the duty of compliance with reasonable conditions laid down by the Town Planning Commission for design, dedication, improvement, and restrictive use of the land so as to conform to the physical and economic development of the Town and to the safety and general welfare of the future land owners in the subdivision and of the community at large. SECTION 1.15 Jurisdiction From and after the date of its adoption, this ordinance shall govern all subdivision of Iand within the corporate limits of the Town and to the extent of the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction, as provided by law. SECTION 1.16 Consistency with the Comprehensive PIan and Zoning Ordinance It is the intent of the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club that these Subdivision Regulations shall be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Master Plan, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and any supplemental land use and community development policies that may be adopted by the Town Council. No plat or subdivision of land within the Town or outside the Town boundaries as provided by law shall be approved unless it conforms to such Plans, Policies, and Ordinances. SECTION 1.17 Special Provisions 1. No development, building, repair, plumbing or electrical permit shall be issued by the Town for any structure on a lot in a subdivision for which a Final Plat has not been approved and filed of record, nor for any structure on a lot within a subdivision in which the standards contained herein have not been complied with in full. 2. The Town shall not repair, maintain, install, or provide any streets or allow the provision of public utility services in any subdivision for which a Final Plat has not 1.2 April, 1989 been approved and filed of record, nor in which the standards contained herein or referred to herein have not been complied with in full. 3. The Town shall not permit the sale, supply or approval of any utility service within a subdivision for which a Final Plat has not been approved and filed of record, nor in which the standards contained herein- or referred to herein have not been complied with in full. 4. If any subdivision exists for which a Final PIat has not been approved or in which the standards contained herein or referred to herein have not been complied with in full, the Town Council shall pass a resolution reciting the fact of such noncompliance or failure to secure Final Plat approval, and reciting the fact that the provisions of paragraphs 1,2, and 3 of this Section will apply to the subdivision and the lots therein. The Town Secretary shall, when directed by the Town Council of the Town, cause a certified copy of such resolution under the corporate seal of the Town to be filed in the deed records of the county or counties in which such subdivision or part thereof lies. If full compliance and Final Plat approval are secured after the filing of such resolution, the Town Secretary shall forthwith file and instrument in the deed records of such county or counties stating that paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 no longer apply. �. Provided, however, that the provisions of this Section shall not be conrsmied to prohibit the issuance of remodeling permits for any lots upon which a building exists and was in existence prior to the passage of the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Trophy Club, adopted June 8, 1987, nor to prohibit the repair, maintenance, or installation of any street by the Town of Trophy Club or public utility services by the Town of Trophy Club or those holding franchise thereunder, ' for , to or abutting any lot, the last recorded conveyance of which was by metes and bounds prior to June 8, 1987, and/or any subdivision, or lot therein, recorded, which subdivision was recorded and in existence prior to June 8, 1987. SECTION 1.18 Conflict with Other Ordinances This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance and except as provided herein. Provided, however, Ordinance No. 85-20 of the Town relating to the undergrouding of utilities is hereby expressly repealed. SECTION 1.19 Severabil_ity_C_lause_ If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this ordinance, or application thereto any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions of the ordinance despite such invalidity, which 1.3 April, 1989 remaininn portions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 1.24 Amendments For the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare, the Town Council may from time to time amend the provisions imposed by these Subdivision Regulations. Public hearings on all proposed amendments shall be held by the Town Council in the manner prescribed by law. SECTION 1.21 Incorporation Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance and the regulations contained herein, Ordinance No. 87-14 of the Town of Trophy Club relating to subdivision regulations is hereby repealed to the extent of conflict herewith, except that Appendix D, relating to engineering standard details, Section 6.16.5, relating to general design requirements for storm drainage, and those portions of Section 4 relating to fees for site plans, preliminary plats, and final plats, of said Ordinance No. 87-14, are not repealed but shall remain in full force and effect. Provided, however, that all plats, maps or other documents relating to the subdivision of land Fled prior to the date of this ordinance shall be governed by Ordinance No. 87-14, which Ordinance is hereby declared to be in full force and effect for the purpose of reviewing such plats, maps or other documents according to the procedures and standards stated herein; provided, however, that this ordinance shall govern all final plat procedures. 1.4 April, 1989 AR :ICLE II DEFINITIONS SECTION 2.11 General For the purposes of these Regulations, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section. Any office referred to in these Regulations by title means the person employed or appointed by the Town in that position, or his duly authorized representative. SECTION 2.12 Definitions Those words or phrases not expressly prescribed herein are to be defined in accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance or other applicable Ordinances of the Town, or in the absence of such Ordinances, then in accordance with customary usage in municipal planning and engineering practices. I . Acreage, Gross: The total acreage of a subdivision, including areas dedicated to the public use such as streets and alley right of ways. 2. Acreage. Net: The total acreage of a subdivision less those areas indicated to public use such as street and alley right of ways. Easements. however, shall be included in net acreage calculations. 3. Block: A tract of land bounded by streets, or by a combination of streets and public parks, cemeteries, railroad rights -of -way, shorelines of waterways, or ,boundary lines of municipalities. 4. Building Setback Line: Aline defining an area on the building lot between the street right-of-way line or property line and the building line within which no building shall be constructed, encroach or project except as specifically authorized in an adopted ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club, as shown on Appendix C. a) Front Building Setback Line: A line parallel to the street right-of-way line which the building faces, and takes its primary access from. b) Side Building Setback Line: A Iine parallel to the property line with an adjacent lot or street right-of-way on a corner lot, which the building sides up to. c) Rear Building Setback Line: A line parallel to an adjacent lot line, alley, or street right-of-way line in the case of double frontage lots, which the building backs up to and has its rear or secondary access from. 5. Commission: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas. 2.1 April, 1989 5. Comprehensive Master Plan: The Comprehensive blaster Plan of the Town of Trophy Club and includes any unit or a part of such unit separately adopted and any amendment to such plan or parts thereof. 7. Construction Plans: The drawings and technical specifications including bid documents and contract conditions, where applicable, providing a graphic and written description of the character and scope of the work to be performed in construction of a subdivision. 8. Cul-de-sac: A short, minor street having but one outlet to another street and terminating on the opposite end by an appropriate vehicular turnaround as shown in Appendix C. 9. Dead-end Street: A street, other than a cul-de-sac, with only one outlet, as shown in Appendix C. 10. Dedication: A gift or donation of property by the owner to the Town of Trophy Club. 11. Density: The number of dwelling units per gross acre of subdivision, excluding any areas that are nonresidential in use. 12. Developer: An individual, partnership, corporation, or governmental entity undertaking the subdivision or improvement of land and other activities covered by these regulations, including the preparation of a subdivision plat showing the layout of the land and the public improvements involved therein. The term "developer" is intended to include the term "subdivider" even though personnel in successive stages of a project may vary. 13. Development: The construction of one or more new buildings or structures on one or more building lots, the moving of an existing building to another lot, or the use of open land for a new use. "To Develop" shall mean to create development. 14. Development Plan_ The first or introductory plan of a proposed subdivision, in such case where the developer intends to develop and record only an individual portion of said subdivision, and which exhibits the proposed successive order of development of the balance of the subdivision. 15. Easement: An interest in land granted to the Town, or other governmental entity, to the public generally, and/or to a private utility corporation. 16. Engineer: A person duly authorized under the provisions of the Texas Engineering Registration Act, as heretofore or hereafter amended, to practice the profession of engineering. 2.2 April, 1989 17. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction: The unincorporated area, not apart of any other city, which is contiguous to the corporate limits of the Town of Trophy Club, the outer limits of which are measured from the extremities of the corporate limits of the Town outward for such distances as may be stipulated in Chapters 42 and 43, Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Ann. (Vemons) as amended, in accordance with the total population of the incorporated Town. 18. Flood Plain: Any and all land area adjoining the channel ofa river, stream, lake, water course, marshy area, or other drainage element, which has been or may be inundated by storm water runoff. The extent of the flood plain shall be determined by the crest of a flood having an average frequency of occurrence of once in one hundred years, as established by the Federal Insurance Administration. 19. Floodway: The channel of a river or other water course and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood, as defined by the Corps of Engineers or F.E.M.A., without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. 20. Lot: An undivided tractor parcel of land having frontage on a public street or an approved open space having direct street access, and which is, or in the future may be, offered for sale, conveyance, transfer, or improvement, which is designated as a distinct and separate tract, and which is identified by a tract, or lot number, or symbol in a duly approved subdivision Plat which has been properly filed of record, as shown in Appendix C. a) Lot Depth: The length of aline connecting the midpoints of the front and rear lot lines. b) Lot, Double Frontage or Through: Any lot, not a corner lot, with frontage on two streets which are parallel to each other or within forty-five degrees of being parallel to each other. c) Lot, Frontage: The length of street frontage between property lines. d) Lot Irregglar. Any lot not having equal front and rear lot lines, or equal side lot lines; a lot, the opposite lot lines of which may vary in dimension and the corners of which have an angle of either more or less than ninety degrees. e) Lot Width: The average distance between the side lot lines, which is normally that distance measured along a straight line connecting the mid -point of the two side lot lines. 21. MUD: A Municipal Utility District or any Sepcial Law district operating pursuant to, in whole or in part, according to Chapter 54 Texas Water Code 2.3 April, 1989 22. Open Space.* All land, other than public parks, designated for the recreational enjoyment and/or natural beauty of the area. 23. Park: Land dedicated to, or purchased by, the Town for the purpose of providing public recreational and/or open areas. 24. Pavement Width: The portion of a street available for vehicular traffic; where curbs are laid, it is the portion between the face of curbs. 25. Person: Any individual, association, firm, corporation, governmental agency, or political subdivision. 26. Planned Development: A subdivision that consists of commercial and/or residential land uses, public land uses, and common open space and recreational areas, adequate to service the needs of the tract when fully developed and populated, which is to be developed as a single: entity, under unified control. 27. Plat: A map, drawing, chart, or plan showing the exact layout and proposed construction of a proposed subdivision into lots, blocks, streets, parks, school sites, commercial or industrial sites, drainage ways, easements, alleys, and/or any other elements as required by these Regulations, and which a subdivider shall submit for approval in accordance with these Regulations. 28. Plat Amended: A minor change of an existing subdivision to a lot Iine or setback contained within. No new lots are created, existing lots are not combined and the size of any one lot is not substantially increased or decreased. 29. Plat, Preliminary: A preliminary submission, by the subdivider to the Town, of the maps, drawings, charts and other materials on which the subdivider's plan is presented. Such submission shall be provided to the Town solely for the purpose of preliminary review, and shall not serve as the plat or as the filing descibed in and required by Chapter 212, Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Ann. as amended. 30. Plat, Final: A Plat that has been submitted and approved in preliminary form, has been corrected by the applicant, has conformed to all of the provisions of these Regulations, has been submitted for final approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council, and that meets all other requirements of State law or other Iaws of the Town. 31. Preliminary Approval- Approval expressed by the Town as to the arrangement and approximate size of streets, alleys, parks, reserves, easements, blocs, and lots indicated on a Preliminary PIat. 32. Public Ri ht-of-Wa : A strip of land used or intended to be used, wholly or in part, as a public street, alley, crosswalk, sidewalk, drainage way or other public way. M April, 1989 33. Reyia_tt A Plat vacating an existing subdivision in lieu of a new pattern of development; the subdivision of an existing or duly recorded lot or lots, the combining of two or more lots to create one lot, or the subdividing of an existing platted but undeveloped subdivision into a new pattern of lots and blocks. 34. Reserve Strip: A privately owned strip of land, normally one foot in depth, adjacent to a public right-of-way or easement preventing the extension of said right-of-way or easement without the expressed consent of the owner. 35. ShalVi ay: The word "shall" is always mandatory, while the word "may" is merely permissive. 36. Sidewalk: A paved pedestrian way generally located within public street right-of- way, but outside of the roadway, and built in accordance with Town specifications. 37. Site Plan. A map, drawing or chart showing the location of all existing and planned structures, Iandscaping, design ingress and egress, parking, height of structures an/or any other elements as required by these Regulations, and which a subdivider shall submit for approval in accordance with these Regulations. 38. Steep _Slope: Areas that contain slopes over fifteen (15) percent grade and are characterized by increased runoff, and sediment hazards. 39. Street: A public right-of-way which provides primary vehicular access to adjacent land, whether designated as a street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, throughway, avenue, Iane, boulevard, road, place, drive, or however otherwise designated. a) Street, Primary Collector: A street primarily that carries traffic from local or secondary collector streets to major thoroughfares and highways, providing traffic circulation throughout the entire city. b) Street, Secondary Collector: A street that primarily carries traffic from local streets to primary collector streets, providing traffic circulation within the neighborhood. c) Street. Local: A street that is used primarily for access to abutting residential property and circulation of traffic within residential neighborhoods. It is of a width and design to discourage through traffic, thereby protecting the residential area. d) Street, Private or Service Drive: A vehicular access way under private ownership and maintenance, that has not been dedicated to the Town and accepted by the Town. 40. Structure: That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, 2.5 April, 1989 or any piece of work built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. 41. Subdivider. Any person or any agent thereof dividing or proposing to divide land so as to constitute a subdivision as that term is defined herein. In any event, the term "subdivider" shall be restricted to include only the owner, equity owner, or authorized agent of such owner or equity.owner, of land to be subdivided. 42. Subdivision: The term "subdivision" shall mean the development of a lot, tract, or parcel of land or a division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two (2) or more parts, lots or sites for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale, division of ownership, building or other development. Subdivision includes resubdivision of land or lots which are part of a previously recorded subdivision. All transfers of ownership, division, or development of land shall be governed by this ordinance. 43. Surveyor A licensed State Land Surveyor or a Registered Public Surveyor as authorized by the State Statutes to practice the profession of surveying. 44. Thoroughfare Plan_ Street plan which is part of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the town of Trophy Club. 43. Town: The Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. _46. Town Planner: The duly authorized employee or representative of the Town in charge of the planning function for the Town and charged with implementation and enforcement of the subdivision, zoning and other growth -related ordinances. 47: .:Town Engineer: The duly authorized person in charge of engineering for the Town, or his designated representative. 48. Town Standards: As referred to in these Regulations, shall mean the Town's standards and specifications, together with all tables, drawings, and other attachments hereinafter approved by the Council, and those standards so approved shall become a part of these Regulations. 49. Vacation: To cancel, rescind, or render an act that has the effect of voiding a subdivision Plat as recorded in the County Clerk's office. 50. Wastewater Service: The collection of waste bearing water that requires treatment prior to its return to nature and the system of pipes and equipment used to collect and transmit this water to treatment facilities; also called Sanitary Sewer Service. a) Sewerage 5 stem Public: A system designed for the wastewater collection, treatment and disposal that is wholly owned and operated by the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District, its successors and assigns, or other governmental entity authorized an empowered to own and operate such a system. r� April, 1989 b) Sewerage Disposal System, Indi,viduai. Private: Any system designed to provide on site treatment and disposal of sewage flows from individual residences, duplexes, businesses, or any other buildings. The system may be anaerobic, e.g. a septic transpiration bed, or other. The system must not . require a permit from the Texas Department of Water Resources. 55. Water System, Public: A system designed for the distribution and treatment of potable water that is wholly owned and operated by the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District, its successors and assigns, or other governmental entity authorized and empowered to own and operate such a system. 52. Yard: A required open space, other than a court, unoccupied and unobstructed by any structure or portion of a structure from the general ground level of the graded lot upward; provided however that fences, walls, poles, posts, and other customary yard accessories, ornaments, and furniture are not deemed to be obstructions if height limitations and requirements limiting obstruction of visibility are observed. 2.7 April, 1989 ARTICLE III SECTION 3.11 Requirements: 1. Division of Property: a. Hereafter every owner of any tract of Iand who may make or cause a subdivision of land shall cause a Plat to be made thereof which shall accurately describe all of said tract as required by this ordinance. No Plat may be recorded, no lot may be sold and no transfer of title to any part of such tract of land shall be made until a Plat, accurately describing the property to be conveyed, is approved in accordance with these provisions and fled in the Plat Records of the County where the real property is located. b. Plats required for Compliance: In the event that said owner makes or causes a subdivision of land, he shall cause a Preliminary Plat to be processed and approved prior to submitting a Final Plat for approval by the Town and recording of the Plat in the Plat Records of the county where the real property is located. 2. Site Plan Requirement: Where the intended use of any tract of land is not single-family residential in nature, or is submitted as a Planned Development (P.D.), a Site Plan shall be submitted together with the Preliminary Plat and the payment of appropriate fees. Information to be contained on the Site Plan is listed in Article IV, Section 4.12. 3. 'Combination of Lots: Any person desirous of combining two or more contiguous and previously platted lots into one single lot for the purpose of removing interior lot lines into one single lot for the purpose of removing interior lot lines to create a more buildable lot area shall submit a "Replat" thereof; obtain approval from the Town Council; and have same filed of record in the Plat Records of the county where the real property is located. Section 3.12 Preliminary Conference Prior to the official filing of a Preliminary Plat, the subdivider, his planner, engineer, or representative shall consult with and present a proposed plan of the subdivision to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator and other appropriate authorized Town representatives as determined by the Town, for comments and advise on the procedures, specifications, and standards required by the Town for the subdivision of land. 3.1 April, 1989 Section 3.13 Vacation Instrument Re lattinQ and Amended Plats 1. Vacation of a Plat a. Prior to the sale of any lots In cases where lots have not been sold, any Plan, Plat or Replat may be vacated by the proprietors of the land covered thereby at any time before the sale of any Iot therein by a written instrument declaring the same to be vacated, duly executed, acknowledged and recorded in the same office as the Plat to be vacated, provided the approval of the Town Council shall have been obtained. The execution and recordation of the instrument shall operate to destroy the force and effect of the recording of the Plan, Plat or Replat so vacated. b. After the sale of any lot. In cases where lots have been sold, the Plan, Plat or Replat, or any part thereof, may be vacated upon the application of all owners of lots in said plat and with the approval of the Town Council. 2. Replat. A replat of a plat or a resubdivision of a plat, but without.vacation of the immediate previous plat, shall be authorized to be recorded and shall be deemed valid and controlling when approved by the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council under the following conditions: a. It has been signed and acknowledged by all of the owTters of the particular property which is being replatted. b. It has been approved by the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council after a public hearing in relation thereto at which parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard; It does not attempt to alter, amend or remove any covenants or restrictions; and d. There is compliance, when applicable, with subsections 3 and 4 of this section. 3. The following additional requirements for approval shall apply, in any resubdivision or replatting of a subdivision, without vacating the immediate previous plat if any of the proposed area to be resubdivided or replatted was within the immediate preceding five (5) years limited by any interim or permanent zoning classification to residential use for not more than two residential units per lot, or if any lot in the immediate previous subdivision was limited by deed restriction to residential use for not more than two residential units per lot: a. Notice of such Town Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council hearing shall be given in advance in the following manner: 3.2 April, 1989 1) Publication at least fifteen (13) days in advance of hearing being published in the Town official newspaper; and 2) Written notice, with a copy of subdivision (b) of this subsection attached thereto, of such public hearing forwarded by the Town Council to owners (as the ownerships appear on the last approved ad valorem tax roll of the Town) of all lots in the fifteen (15) days prior to the immediate preceding subdivision plat not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of such hearing; such notice may be served by depositing the same, properly addressed and postage paid, in a post office or postal depository within the boundaries of the Town; provided, however, if such immediate preceding subdivision plat shall contain more than 100 lots, such notice shall be mailed only to those owners of lots which are located within 500 feet of the lot or lots which are sought to be replatted or subdivided. b. The Town Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council shall require, in any resubdivision or replatting to which this subsection applies, written approval of 66-2/3% of. 1) the owners of all Iots in such plat; or 2) the owners of all lots in such plat within 500 feet of the property sought to be replatted or resubdivided if such immediate preceding plat contains more than 100 lots. C. The provisions of subdivision (b) of this subsection shall, however, apply only if 20%, or more, of the owners, to whom notice is required to be given, of the Iots in such plat, a portion which is sought to be replatted or resubdivided, file with the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council written protest of such replatting or resubdivision prior to or at the hearing referred to in the notice of the proposed replatting or resubdivision. In the computing percentages of ownership, each lot in such subdivision shall be considered equal to all other lots regardless of size or number of owners, and the owners of each lot shall be entitled to cast only one vote per lot. d. Provided, however, compliance with subdivision (a) or (b) of this subsection shall not be required for approval of a replatting or resubdividing of a portion of a prior plat if all of the proposed area sought to be replatted or resubdivided was designated or reserved for usage other than for single or duplex family residential usage by notation on the last legally recorded plat or in the legally recorded restrictions applicable to such plat. 4. Amended Plat. The Town Council is authorized to issue an Amended Plat which is signed by the applicants only and which is for one or more of the purposes set forth below. Approval and issuance of such an Amended PIat shall 3.3 April, 1989 not require notice, hearing, or approval of other lot owners, only, if the sole purpose of the Amending Plat is: a. to correct an error in any course or distance shown on the prior Plat; b. to add any course or distance that was omitted on the prior Plat; C. to correct an error in the description of the real property shown on the prior Plat; d. to indicate monuments set after death, disability, or retirement from practice of the engineer or surveyor charged with responsibilities for setting monuments; e. to show the proper location or character of any monument which has been changed in location or character or which originally was shown at the wrong location or incorrectly as to its character on the prior Plat; f. to correct any other type of scrivener or clerical error or omission as previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission or governing body of the Town of Trophy Club; such errors and omissions may include, but are not limited to , lot numbers, acreage, street names, and identification of adjacent recorded Flats; g. to correct an error in courses and distances of lot lines between two adjacent lots where both lot owners join in the application for plat amendment and neither lot is abolished, provided that such amendment does not attempt to remove recorded covenants or restrictions and does not have the materially adverse effect on the property rights of the other owners in the Plat; h. to relocate a lot line in order to cure an inadvertent encroachment of a building or improvement on a lot line or on an easement; or i. to relocate one or more lot lines between one or more adjacent lots where the owner or owners of all such lots join in the application for the plat amendment, provided that such amendment does not: 1) attempt to remove recorded covenants or restrictions; or 2) increase the number of lots; or j. to make necessary changes to the prior plat to create six or fewer lots in the subdivision or a part of the subdivision covered by the prior plat if: 1) The changes do not affect applicable zoning and other regulations of the Town; 3.4 April, 1989 2) The changes do not attempt to amend or remove any covenants or restrictions; and 3) The area covered by the changes is Iocated in the area that the Town Planning and Zoning Commission or Town Council has approved, after a public hearing, as a residential improvement area. SECTION 3.14 Dedication: 1. Division of Property_: Every owner of property to be divided, for which a Plat has been submitted for approval, shall be required to dedicate to the Town that portion of such property as is necessary for the orderly development of streets, roadways, thoroughfares, utilities or other public purposes, and such dedication requirements, as imposed, shall be a prerequisite to Final PIat approval. At the time of such dedication, all liens for delinquent taxes on such dedicated property shall be removed. 2. Amended Plats: No dedication for streets, utilities or other public purposes may be required as a prerequisiteto approval of a Plat combining two or more existing platted lots for the pui-pose of removing interior lot lines, or for the purpose of correction of error as permitted in Section 3.13.4. b. No dedication of right -of way or easements except for the provision of utilities may be required as a prerequisite to approval of a Plat revision submitted for the purpose of moving an interior lot line to create an enhanced building site. SECTION 3.15 Platting or Relattin - Short Form Conditions and Requirements A Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PIat approval, or detailed utility drawings will not be required for a short form PIat. A short form procedure may be followed for the approval of a subdivision when the land proposed to be subdivided or resubdivided meets the following conditions and requirements: a. The resulting lots conform to all minimum size requirements of these Regulations and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. b. Such land abuts upon a street of adequate width and is so situated that no additional street or alley, right-of-way, easements, construction or other public property are required in order to meet the requirements of these 3.5 April, 1989 Regulations, unless otherwise required by the Town. C. The perimeter of the tract being subdivided has been surveyed and marked on the ground, a Plat thereof prepared and submitted to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator, and the nearest corner of each lot or parcel of such proposed subdivision is within two hundred feet of a known corner which is adequately marked by a concrete monument or iron stake. d. The topography of the tract and the surrounding lands is such that no regard need be given in such subdivision to drainage, and drainage facilities are not required. e. The utilities, as required in these Regulations, are in place to serve each parcel or lot of such subdivision or resubdivision, or the installation of utilities will be a minor job, the necessary easements are already existing and arrangements to provide such utilities have been made. f. The uses proposed for the property will not require rezoning of any portion of the property, and the resulting lots conform to all area and setback requirements of these Regulations and the zoning ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club. 2. Formal application. for a short form Plat or Replat approval, shall be made by the subdivider in writing to the Planning and Zoning i ommission and submitted to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator at least twenty-four (24) days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Submission - The subdivider shall submit three (3) blue line copies of the PIat, and one copy reduced to 8-1/2" x 11" with the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date at which the Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the request. The short form Plat shall be submitted in final form, meeting the form and content requirements of a final PIat. 4. Area Mars - Such Plat shall be accompanied by three copies of an area map at a scale adequate to view the areas surrounding the proposed subdivision, and an 8- 112" x I V reduction of the area map and showing all existing subdivisions, streets, easements, right-of-way, parks, and public facilities in the vicinity including approximate locations and sizes of utilities. The area map shall also indicate the general drainage plan and the ultimate destination of the storm water, and the direction of flow of the drainage and wastewater systems. S. Processing a. The subdivider shall submit the Plat in accordance with the fee schedule as required for a Final Plat as recorded in Section 4.14.13. b. The Town Planning and Zoning Administrator shall process the Plat and 3.6 April, 1989 insure that it is checked for conformance to Town Ordinances and Regulations. C. The Town Planning and Zoning Administrator shall forward a copy of all submitted material to the Planning and Zoning Commission with any comments or recommendations of the Town staff, Town engineer/planner, fire department chief, Trophy Club Municipal Utility District, and other authorities when appropriate; and. subsequently to the Town Council for approval. d. Contents of the Plat shall consist of those items required of a Final Plat as listed in Section 4.14.4. C. Procedure regarding action of the Town are as listed in Section 4.14. 3.7 April, 1989 ARTICLE IV REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAT SUBMITTAL SECTION 4.11 Plat_ Submittal I . All plats to be considered for approval under these Regulations shall be submitted to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator along with a complete application and fees; and must be in accordance with all Regulation requirements. -No Plat shall be formally accepted for review by the Town of Trophy Club until it fulfills all of the requirements of this Article. 2. Scale and Sheet Size All PIats shall be drawn to a scale of one inch (1") = one hundred feet (1001), unless permission is obtained from the Town PIanning and Zoning Administrator for a larger or smaller scale prior to submittal. All sheet sizes shall be 24" X 36" and shall be drawn in ink on a reproducible film material. SECTION 4.12 Site Plans 1. A Site Plan shall be submitted whenever the intended use of the tract is non -single family residential or is a Planned Development (P.D.), or as otherwise required by law; or at the request of the Town representative at the Preliminary Conference required in Article III, Section 3.12 of these Regulations. The Site Plan may be submitted concurrently with a Preliminary Plat if the _developer so chooses. In such a case, the Site Plan must comply with and conform to all requirements of this Section and Section 4.13 of this Ordinance, and shall have the fallowing designated thereon: PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SITE PLAN 2. The Site Plan shall be prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer, Licensed Surveyor by the State of Texas, Licensed Architect or Certified Planner. 3. The Site Plan shall contain the following information, as applicable, which is also shown on the Checklist located in Appendix A. a. The location of all existing and planned structures on the subject property and approximate locations of structures on adjoining property within 100 feet. b. Landscaping, Iighting and/or fencing and/or screening of yards and setback areas and proposed changes. C. Design of ingress and egress. 4.1 April, 1989 d. Off-street parking and loading facilities, and calculations showing how the quantities were obtained. e. Height of all structures. f. All proposed uses including parks and open spaces. g. The location and types of all signs, including lighting and heights. h. Elevation drawings citing proposed exterior finish materials. i. Street names on proposed streets. j. Proposed water, wastewater collection, and storm sewer lines; proposed grading and drainage patterns will be shown on the Site Plan. k. Detailed engineering drawings of all improvements to be dedicated to the Town or MUD shall be included in the Site Plan submission if the property is not to be Final platted or if engineering drawings have not been previously submitted for the site. If the property is to be Final platted, engineering drawings- may be provided at that time. 1. Utility and drainage easements for dedicated infrastructures if required. m. Such additional terms and conditions, including design standards, as the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council deem necessary. 4. Deadlines and Submitted Material a. The applicant shall, when filing the Site Plan, submit ten (10) copies of the Site PIan to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator at least twenty- one (21) days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in which it is to be addressed. b. The applicant shall, when filing the Site PIan, also submit an 8-1/2" X 11" reduction of all maps included in the submitted material. C. The applicant shall also, when filing the Site Plan, submit the completed application, as shown in Appendix A, and pay all fees required for Site Plan approval. Fees shall be determined in accordance with the Fee Schedule listed in Section 4.12.8 of these Regulations. d. Upon action of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant shall submit ten (10) copies of the Site Plan to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator within five (5) days following the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which action was taken. These copies will then be forwarded to the Town Council for review. 4.2 April, 1989 e. Failure to submit the material and pay all fees as required herein as determined by the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator shall constitute an incomplete submittal and filing and the application shall not be accepted by the Town for filing or processing. 5. Duties of the Town Upon the filing of a Site Plan with the Town, the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator shall: a. Review the document for completeness, noting application of design principles and standards and compliance with Regulations and Ordinances established by the Town Council. b. Distribute a copy to the following authorities for review: Town engineer/planner, fire department chief, Trophy CIub Municipal Utility District, and other authorities when appropriate. C. Summarize or compile the recommendations of the reviewing authorities and prepare a report to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. 5. Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission The decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be approval or disapproval of the Site Plan: a. Approval shall not constitute acceptance of the Site Plan, but is only a recommendation to the Town Council. b. Disapproval signifies complete rejection of the Site Plan as submitted. The applicant may then choose to submit the Site Plan to the Town Council. 7. Action by the Town Council The decision of the Town Council shall be approval or disapproval of the Site Plan. A three -fourths vote of the Council members present and voting shall be required to overturn a unanimous decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission. In all other instances, a majority vote of the council shall be required. a. Approval shall constitute permission for the applicant to proceed with the building permit process, provided the applicant has complied with all other ordinances and regulations of the Town, including obtaining Final Plat approval as required herein. b. Disapproval constitutes complete rejection of the Site Plan as submitted. 4.3 The applicant may then choose to reinstate the Site Plan approval procedure, including payment of all fees required in the process. 8. Site Plan Review Fee A Site Plan review fee, in accordance with the schedule of fees as adopted by the Town, shall be paid the Town upon submission of a Site Plan application. A schedule of these fees are available upon request at the Town offices and are provided with the application for Site Plan. 9. Effective Period a. The approval of a Site Plan shall be effective for a period of twelve (12) months. In the event that further action such as, but not limited to, a request for a building permit, or an application for rezoning, or an application for Preliminary or Final Plat approval has not been initiated by the developer within twelve (12) months from the date of approval of the original Site Plan, the Site Plan shall require re -submission and re -approval. The entire approval process including payment of fees shall be required. b. The applicant may receive one (1) extension of the Site Plan. Upon written request by the owner, at least thirty (M) days prior to the end of the one (1) year period, the Site Plan shall be placed on the Planning and Zoning agenda for consideration of extension_ SECTION 4.13 Preliminary Plats 'A Preliminary Plat shall be required for all parcels of land on which the filing of plat is required by State law or Town Regulations and Ordinances. An exception shall be allowed in the event: a. A Preliminary Plat has been submitted within the last six months; or b. Platting is being submitted in accordance with Section 3.15 or 4.12. 2. The Preliminary Plat shall meet all the criteria of Preliminary Plat submission as required in Regulations and Ordinances of the Town and procedures as listed in these Regulations. 3. The Preliminary Plat shall be prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer, Licensed Surveyor by the State of Texas or Certified Planner trained and experienced in subdivision design. 4. The Preliminary Plat shall contain the following information: a. Names and addresses of the subdivider, record owner, land planner, engineer and/or surveyor. 4.4 April, 1989 b. Proposed name of subdivision. C. Names and lot patterns of contiguous platted subdivisions within 100 feet of the subdivision. d. Vicinity map showing street location of tract by reference to existing street or highways. C. Subdivision boundary lines, indicated by heavy lines, and the approximate area expresses in acres. f. Location of Town limit lines, if they either traverse the subdivision, form part of the subdivision, or are contiguous to the subdivision boundary. g. Dimensions, names and descriptions of all existing or recorded streets, alleys, reservations, easements or other public rights -of -way within the subdivision, intersecting or contiguous with its boundaries or forming such boundaries, as determined from existing records. The distance from the centerline of the roadway of the boundary street of the proposed platted property shall also be shown. h. The locations, dimensions, names and descriptions of all existing or recorded lots and blocks, parks, public area and permanent structures within or contiguous to the subdivision. L The locations, sizes, and descriptions of existing and proposed utilities, (above and/or below grade), within the subdivision or adjacent thereto. j. The approximate location, dimensions, descriptions and names of all existing and proposed streets, alleys, drainage structures, parks, open spaces, natural features to be preserved, improvements to be installed for beatification, other public areas; reservations, easements, or other rights -of - way; blocks, lots and other sites within the subdivision specifically indicating the connection of improvements in adjacent subdivisions. k. Identification and location of proposed uses within the subdivision to include tracts intended for residential, commercial, churches, parks, governmental or other uses and also indicating existing and proposed zoning classifications for each use. I. Topographical information based on 2-foot vertical contour intervals except where excessive steep grade prohibits graphical representation, in which case 5-foot vertical intervals maybe used. in. Centerline of water courses, creeks and ravines, existing drainage structures and other pertinent data shall be shown. 4.5 April, 1989 n. Areas subject to flooding shall be shown, delineating the 100-year flood limits if applicable. o. A drainage study shall be required to provide the information as recorded in Section G.16.2. p. A number or Ietter to identify each lot and each block; an indication of the typical lot size; the area of the smallest lot. q. Building setback lines on all lots and sites adjacent to streets. r. Title, date of preparation, scale and north arrow. S. Current description of the property to be subdivided that includes survey name and tract numbers from Town or County records. 5. DeadIines and submitted material a. The applicant shall, when filing the preliminary plat, submit twenty (20) copies of the Preliminary Plat to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on which it is to be addressed. b. The applicant shall, when filing the Preliminary Plat, submit 8-1/2" X 11" reduction of all maps included in the submittal material. C. The applicant shall, when filing the Preliminary Plat, submit the completed application shown in Appendix A, and pay all fees required for Preliminary Platting as specified in Section 4.13.9 of this document. d. Upon action of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant shall submit ten (10) copies of the preliminary plat to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator within five (5) days following the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which action was taken. These copies will then be forwarded to the Town Council for review. e. Failure to submit the material and pay all fees as required herein as determined by the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator shall constitute an incomplete submittal and the application shall not be accepted by the Town for filing or processing. 6. Duties of the Town Upon the complete submission of the documents and materials required pursuant to Section 4.13.5., the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator or other Town official responsible for review and/or processing of the Preliminary Plat shall: 4.6 April, 1989 a. Review the Preliminary Plat for completeness, noticing application of generally accepted engineering and planning design principles and standards. b. Distribute the Preliminary Plat to the following authorities for review: Town engineer and planner, fire department chief, Trophy Club Municipal Utility District, and other authorities when appropriate. C. Summarize or compile the recommendations of the reviewing authorities and prepare a report to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 7. Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission The decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be approval or disapproval of the Preliminary Plat. a. Approval shall constitute acceptance of the Preliminary Plat b. Conditional approval shall constitute approval, as defined above; however, it is subject to compliance with prescribed conditions and shall constitute disapproval until such conditions are met. Conditionally approved Preliminary Plats need not be addressed by the Planning and Zoning Commission again. The conditions attached to the Preliminary Plat shall be met upon filing of the Final Plat. C. Disapproval signifies complete rejection of the Preliminary Plat as submitted. Upon the approval or disapproval of the Preliminary Plat by the Town Planning and Zoning Commission, the Preliminary Plat shall be submitted to the Town Council for consideration. 8. Action by the Town Council The decision of the Town Council shall be approval or disapproval of the Preliminary Plat. A three -fourths vote of the members of the Council present and voting shall be required to overturn a unanimous decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission. In all other instances, a majority vote of the Council shall be required. a. Approval shall not constitute acceptance of the subdivision, but is only authorization to proceed with the preparations of engineering plans and Final Plat. Approval of the Preliminary Plat shall be subject to all conditions specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission either being complied with or documented and approved by the Town Council. 4.7 April, 1989 b. Disapproval signifies rejection completely of the Preliminary Plat as submitted. The applicant may then choose to reinstate the subdivision approval procedure, including all fees required in the process. 9. Prelimina1y Plat Review Fee A Preliminary Plat review fee, in accordance with the schedule of fees as adopted by the Town, shall be paid the Town upon submission of a Preliminary Plat application. A schedule of these fees are available upon request at the Town offices and are provided with the application for Preliminary Plat. 10. Effective Period a. The approval of a Preliminary Plan shall be effective fora period of twelve (12) months. In the event that the Final Platting process has not been initiated by the developer within twelve (12) months from the date of approval of the Preliminary Plat, the Preliminary Plat shall require re - approval. The entire approval process including payment of fees will be required. b. The applicant may receive one (1) extension of the Preliminary Plat. Upon written request by the owner at least thi y (30) days prior to the end of one (1) year period, the Preliminary Plat shall be placed on the Planningand Zoning agenda for consideration for extension. SECTION 4.14 Final Plats 1.- ,. A Final Plat shall be required for all subdivision of land within the corporate limits of the Town and for any parcel of land requiring a building permit. The Final Plat shall comply in all respects to the Preliminary Plat, and may include all or only part of the area of the approved Preliminary Plat. 2. After obtaining approval of a Preliminary Plat and compliance with all necessary fiscal agreements, including all fees or other assessments, the applicant may, if wishing to proceed with the subdivision, submit a Final Plat_ The Final Plat shall be accompanied by a completed application as set forth in Appendix A and shall be in accordance with all requirements of this ordinance. 3. The Final Plat shall be prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Surveyor, trained in subdivision design. 4. The Final Plat shall contain the following information also shown in Appendix A a. Title or name of development written and graphic scale, north point, date of Plat and key map. 4.8 April, 1989 b. Location of the development by Town, County, and State. C. Accurate boundary survey and property description with tract boundary lines indicated by heavy lines. d. A metes and bounds description of the subdivision, and Iocate the same with respect to a corner of the survey or tract or an original corner of the original survey of which it is a part. e. Accurate plat dimensions with all engineering information necessary to reproduce the Plat on the ground. f. Approved name and right-of-way width of each street, both within and adjacent to the development. g. Locations, dimensions and purposes of any easements or other rights -of - way and all building lines. h. Identifications of each lot or site and block by number or letter. i. Record owners of contiguous parcels of unsubdivided land, names and lot patterns of contiguous subdivisions l'.hin 300 feet of the subdivision. j. Boundary lines, dimensions and descriptions of open spaces to be dedicated for public use. k. Certification of dedication of all streets, alleys, parks and other public uses signed by the owner or owners. I. Designation of the entity responsible for the operation and maintenance of any commonly held property and a waiver releasing the Town of such responsibility. in. Dimensions and locations of all streets, alleys, squares, parks or other portions of the subdivision intended to be dedicated to public use. n. Space for signatures attesting approval of the Plat by Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, Mayor, and Town Planning and Zoning Administrator, as shown in Appendix B. o. Seal and signature of the surveyor and/or engineer responsible for surveying the development and/or the preparation of the PIat, as shown in Appendix B. p. Compliance with all special requirements developed in Preliminary Plat review. April, 1989 5. At Ieast seven (7) days prior to the submission of a Final Plat application with the Town, the subdivider shall submit to the Town Planning and Zoning Commission three (3) copies of engineering plans prepared, signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer. The engineering plans shall then be submitted to the Town engineer for his review and recommendation. These plans shall make adequate provision for all surface and storm drainage within and across the subdivision; shall provide for the construction of a water distribution system, including fire hydrants, adequate to serve the subdivision with water with adequate pressure for fire protection, domestic consumption and/or light commercial use together with such mains as may be required to connect with the existing system; shall provide for a sanitary sewer system adequate to serve each lot or building site within the subdivision and shall provide for the construction of such other improvements as may be required. These Plans shall be in accordance with provisions of this ordinance and all other ordinances, policies, and procedures of the Town relating to design and construction standards. The subdivider shall pay the full cost of all public improvements. 6. A receipt shall be noted on the Final Plat or shall accompany the Final PIat indicating that all taxes have been paid. 7. The En', Plat shall be filed of record by the subdivider in the plat records of the county where the real property is located, but only after the Town Council has officially acted upon the Final Plat. Filing fees for recording the Final Plat shall be paid by the subdivider. 8. Approval of the Final PIat shall expire unless the plat is recorded in the office of the County clerk where the real property is located within a period of six (6) months after the date of final approval. 9. Deadlines and Submitted Materials a. The applicant shall when filing the Final Plat, submit twenty (20) copies of the Final Plat and complete engineering drawings to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator at least fourteen (14) days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in which it is to be addressed. b. The applicant shall, when filing the Final Plat, submit a 8-1/2" x 11" reduction of the Final Plat only. c. The applicant shall, when filing the Final Plat, also submit the completed application, as shown in Appendix A, and pay all fees required for Final Platting in accordance with Section 4.14.13 of this document. d. Upon action of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant shall submit ten (10) copies of the Final Plat to the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator within five (5) days following the Planning and Zoning 4.10 April, 1989 Commission meeting at which action was taken. These copies will then be forwarded to the Town Council for review. e. Failure to submit the material as described above, as determined by the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator, shall constitute an incomplete submittal and shall cause the application to not be accepted for filing or processing. 10. Duties of the Town Upon the submission of a Final Plat with the Town and compliance with Section 4.14.9, the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator or other designated officer or representative of the Town shall: a. Review the Final Plat for completeness, noting application of design principles and standards and compliance with Preliminary Plat and Town Ordinances and Regulations. b. Distribute a copy of the Final Plat to the following authorities for review: Town Engineer and Town Planning and Zoning Administrator, fire department chief, Trophy Club Municipal Utility District, and other authorities as appropriate. c. Summarize of compile the recommendations of the reviewing authorities and prepare a report to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. l l _ Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission The decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be approval or disapproval of the Final PIat. a. Approval shall not constitute acceptance of the Final Plat, but it is only a recommendation to the Town Council. b. Disapproval constitutes complete rejection of the Final PIat. If the Final Plat is disapproved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the developer or subdivider shall have the right to submit the Final Plat for review by the Town Council; provided, however, the Town Council shall not have the authority to reverse a decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission disapproving a Final Plat. 12. Action by the Town Council The decision of the Town Council shall be approval or disapproval of the Final Plat. A three -fourths vote of the members of the Council present and voting shall be required to overturn a unanimous approval recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. In all other instances, a majority vote of the Council shall be required. 4.11 April, 1989 13. Final Plat Review Fee A Final Plat review fee, in accordance with the schedule of fees as adopted by the Town, shall be provided at the time the Final Plat application is submitted. A schedule of these fees are available upon request at the Town offices and are provided with the application for Final Plat. SECTION 4.15 Plat Certification 1. Upon the approval of a Final Plat or replat by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council, the Town Council shall issue to the person applying for the approval a certificate stating that the final plat or replat has been reviewed and approved by the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council. 2. Upon the written request of an owner of land or a public utility, the Town Council shall make the following determinations regarding the owner's Iand or the land in which the utility or Town Council is interested that is located within the jurisdiction of the Town: a. Whether a Final Plat or a replat is required under this ordinance; and b. If a Final Plat or replat is required, whether it has been prepared and whether it has been reviewed and approved by the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council. c. A request submitted under this subsection must identify the land that is the subject of the request. 3. If the Town Council determines that a Final Plat or replat is not required, the Council shall issue to the requesting party a written certificate of that determination. If the Council determines that a Final Plat or replat is required and that such document has been prepared and has been reviewed and approved by the PIanning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council, the Council shall issue to the requesting party a written certification of the determination. 4. The Town Council shall make its determination within twenty (20) days after the date it receives the request under "subsection 2" of this section and shall issue the certificate, if appropriate, within ten (10) days after the date the determination is made. 5. A request submitted pursuant to "subsection 2" of this section shall be filed with the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator. The Town Planning and Zoning Administrator or his designee shall review the request and submit a recommendation to the Town Council as to whether a plat or replat is required for the property. Upon receiving the recommendation of the Town Planning and 4.12 April, 1989 Zoning Administrator, the Town Council shall make its determination and issue the appropriate certificate in accordance with "subsection 3" of this section. In reviewing requests under this "subsection 5", the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator shall comply with the timetable outlined in "subsection 4" of this section. SECTION 4.16 Connection of Public Utilities I. An entity described in "subsection 2" of this section may not serve or connect any land with water, sewer, electricity, gas or other utility service, unless the entity has been presented with or otherwise holds a certificate applicable to the land and issued under Section 4.15 of this ordinance. The prohibition established by "subsection I" of this section applies only to: a. A city, and officials of a city, that provides water, sewer, electricity, gas or other utility service; b. A Town -owned or Town -operated utility that provides any of those services; and A public utility that provides any of those services. 3. The prohibition established by this "subsection I" of this section applies only to land that an entity described by "subsection 2" of this section first serves or first connects with services on or after September 1, 1987, SECTION 4.17 Undergrounding-of Utilities 1. All subdivisions plats and Site Plans submitted pursuant to this ordinance and all development within the Town shall, in addition to all other requirements set forth in other applicable ordinances and regulations of the Town, require and provide that: a. All electric utility lines and wires that will be operated at nominal voltages, all telephone utility Iines and wires, all cable television and other communication or utility lines and wires, all terminals and any other facilities and equipment, shall be installed, placed and constructed underground; however, electric transformer and primary switching gear may be pad mounted or placed underground at the preference of the power company; and b. Contain the written approval, affixed to the subdivision plat and Site Plan, as a condition of approval by the Town Council and Town PIanning and Zoning Commission, of all electric, telephone, cable and other communication or utility companies serving the Town and which will provide service to the proposed subdivision or development. 2. The Town may authorize and permit a variance from the undergrounding requirement. 4.13 April, 1989 3. Nothing in this ordinance or any other ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club shall prohibit or restrict any electric, telephone or other utility or communications company from charging the owner, developer or subdivider of, or within a subdivision for the difference between the cost of constructing overhead Iines and wires and placing the same underground, or from charging the owner developer or subdivider of, or within, a subdivision for extension of its Iines and wires, in accordance with the methods and procedures, set forth in the respective utility's or communications company's approval tariff, if any; and it shall be the responsibility and duty of any such owner, developer or subdivider of, or within a subdivision, to pay all such charges to any such utility or communications company. No such utility or communications company shall be required to begin construction unless and until the owner, developer or subdivider of, or within a subdivision, has made arrangements satisfactory to the utility or communications company for the payment of the charges specified in this Section. Provided, however, that in any case where the Town Council finds that an owner, developer or subdivider should not be required to pay the charges specified in this section, such charges may be paid by the Town. 4. Nothing in this ordinance shall in any way prohibit or restrict any utility company from providing temporary utility service, provided that such temporary service shall be limited to twelve (12) months, and shall be subject to a S2,000.00 fine for each day in excess of that. 5. Nothing in this ordinance shall restrict or prohibit the placement, erection, or construction of street lighting poles or standards above ground, provided all lines and wires used to provide such lighting are placed underground. b. Mechanical equipment, transformers, and other visible installations will not be permitted in the front yards of any lots. All such equipment that is installed above ground will be low profile in nature and will not exceed thirty (30) inches in height. Placement of such equipment shall be such that it is Iocated as near the rear property line as possible. Switch gear will be located such that it maintains low visibility but may be placed convenient and accessible from the street. 4.14 April, 1989 5d ARTICLE V IMPROVEMENTS SECTION 5.11 Res onsibilit for Construction All on -site improvements to be dedicated to the public, including water and sewer lines, storm drainage facilities, and street construction, shall be installed by the subdivider. The subdivider shall be responsible for 100% of the expense of all on -site improvements, which are to be dedicated to the Town. SECTION 5.12 Prior Approval of Engineering Designs Prior to commencement of construction of any proposed utility lines, drainage, or street improvements, the developer shall have recieved approval of the engineering plans or designs by the Town Engineer. The engineering drawings shall contain the seal and signature of a registered professional engineer as required by the laws of the State of Texas. SECTION 5.13 Inspection No building permit shall be issued until the completion of all public dedicated improvements associated with the subdivision and acceptance of such improvements by the Town and/or the MUD as applicable. The Town Engineer shall have the authority, after reviewing the construction of improvements, to accept and release parts of the subdivision for building permits. All construction work, including but not limited to street grading, street paving, storm sewers, curb and/or gutter work, sanitary sewers or water mains performed by the subdivider, developer, owner or contractor shall be subject to inspection by the proper authorities of the Town and/or the MUD and shall be constructed in accordance with the standard specifications approved by the Town Council and MUD, where applicable, and in accordance with any other provisions of any other ordinance of the Town applicable thereto. SECTION 5.14 As -Built Plans Prior to the acceptance of public improvements related to a subdivision by the Town, and/or the MUD where applicable, the engineer for the subdivider or developer shall submit to the Town and/or the MUD a complete set of drawings of the paving, drainage, water and sewer improvements showing all changes made in the plans during construction and containing each sheet an "As -Built" stamp bearing the signature of the engineer for the subdivider or developer and the date. In addition, one reproducible drawing of the utility plan sheets, containing the "As -Built" information, shall be submitted. 5.1 April, 1989 SECTION 5.15 Maintenance Bond mm`' Prior to acceptance of public improvements related to a subdivision by the Town, the subdivider or developer shall furnish a good and sufficient maintenance bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the contract price with a reputable and solvent corporate surety, authorized to do business in this State, in favor of the Town, to indemnify the Town against any 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 full period of two (2) years from the date of final acceptance of the entire project. SECTION 5.16 Engineer's Certificate„ Upon completion of the construction of all public improvements, a certificate shall be provided, signed by the subdivision's registered engineer, that any and all improvements constructed in the subdivision have been completed in accordance with the approved construction plans, and that all monuments and lot markers have been properly located and placed in accordance with the ordinance as applicable. The Town shall verify that all items have been completed, including the filing of the plat. The Town or its designated representative or agent shall conduct a final inspection of the project or subdivision and, if all work is found to be acceptable, issue a letter of acceptance. Any items of exception noted in the acceptance shall be immediately satisfied. Acceptance of public improvements of this subdivision shall mean that the title to all improvements is vested in the Town and/or relevant Municipal Utility District. 5.2 April, 1989 ARTICLE VI SUBDIVISION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS SECTION 6.11 General 1. Conformity to the Design Requirements - No PIat or construction plans shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, or Town Council and no completed improvements shall be accepted by the Town Council unless they conform to the subdivision design requirements as contained in the Town of Trophy Club Subdivision Regulations and other design documents adopted and/or used as standard engineering practice within the Town of Trophy Club. 2. Conformity to the Comprehensive Master Plan - The subdivision shall conform to the Comprehensive Master Plan and the parts thereof as it exists and as hereinafter amended. 3. Reserve Strips Prohibited - There shall be no reserve strips of land except those which are conveyed or dedicated to the government having jurisdiction. 4. Extension of Town Facilities - To properly serve a subdivision, it may be necessary to extend existing utilities and/or drainage facilities. When these extensions or facilities are constructed outside the proposed subdivision, they are herein referred to as "off -site improvements". The subdivider shall install at his own expense off -site improvements of such size to adequately serve the area being subdivided. However, the Town may require the construction of oft -site improvements of a size greater than set out above. SECTION 6.12 Blocks Block lengths shall not exceed twelve hundred (1200) feet except along major collectors. Maximum block lengths along a major thoroughfare shall be sixteen hundred (1600) feet except under special conditions as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. SECTION 6.13 Lots 1. General - The lot design should provide for lots of adequate width, depth and shape to provide open area, to eliminate overcrowding, and to be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of 6.1 April, 1989 development and use contemplated, and in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club. 2. Side Lot Lines - shall be substantially at right angles to straight streets and radial to curved street lines. �. Extra Depth and Width in certain Cases - Where a Iot in a residential area backs up to an electric transmission lines (69) KV or higher), an arterial street, or other land use which, has a depreciating effect on the residential use of the property, and where no marginal access street or other street is provided at the rear of such lot, additional depth may be required by the PIanning and Zoning commission. Where a lot sides to any of the above, additional width may be required by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 4. Lots Adjacent to or in Flood Plains - subdivision of property in a designated flood plain must meet the requirements of the adopted ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club regulating land use and development in the flood plain. Where flood plains are located adjacent to platted lots, the proposed finish floor elevation shall be indicated on the lot on the Final PIat. SECTION 6.14 Streets General a. Streets on Town Comprehensive Master PIan or Thoroughfare Plan - Whenever a tract to be subdivided borders on or embraces any part of any street or parkway so designated on the Town Comprehensive Master Plan or Thoroughfare Plan, such part of such proposed public way shall be platted by the subdivider in the same location and at the same width as indicated on the Town Comprehensive Master Plan. All major and minor collector street locations, alignment, right-of-way width, pavement width, and cross section shall be in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Master Plan and the Town's adopted Subdivision Regulations. b. Street La out - Adequate streets shall be provided by the subdivider and the arrangement, character, extent, width, grade, and location of each shall be considered in relation to existing and planned streets, topographical conditions, public safety and convenience, and in their appropriate relationship to the proposed uses of land to be served by such streets. The street layout shall be devised for the most advantageous development of the entire neighborhood. In c,:i ; c. Local 6� Res�dential Streets - NVhor streets shall be laid out so as to discourage their use by through traffic. 6.2 April, 1989 d. Reserve stri s lDrohibited - There shall be no reserve strips controlling access to land dedicated or intended to be dedicated to public use. e. Street Names - Names of new streets shall not duplicate or cause confusion with the names of existing streets, unless the new streets are a continuation of, or in alignment with, existing streets, in which case names of existing streets shall be used. f. Relation to Adiot inin$ Street System - Where necessary to the neighborhood pattern, existing streets in adjoining areas shall be continued and shall be at least as wide as such existing streets and in alignment therewith. g. Projection of Streets - Where ajoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement of streets in the subdivision shall make provision for the proper projection of streets into such unsubdivided area. h. Street_ Leniths - Excepting major collectors, street lengths without an intersection or turnaround shall not exceed 1300 feet. i. Street Intersections - Street intersections shall be as nearly at right angles as practicable, giving due regard to terrain and topography, site distances, and safety. All major and minor collectors, unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, shall intersect at or near 90 degree angles. j. Street Jogs - Street jogs with centerline offsets of less than one hundred fifty (150) feet shall be prohibited. Streets intersecting with or extending to meet an existing street shall be tied to the existing street on center line with distances and angles to show relationships. k. Half Streets - No half streets will be permitted along the boundaries of proposed subdivisions. 1. Dead -End Streets - Permanent dead-end streets shall be prohibited except as short stubs to permit future expansion, and shall not exceed the depth of one (1) lot or two hundred fifty (250) feet whichever is less. m. Cul-de-sac - A cul-de-sac shall not be more than six hundred (600) feet in length measured from the street centerline intersection and the radius point of the cul-de-sac. The turnaround shall have a minimum right-of-way radius of fifty (50) feet and a minimum driving surface radios of forty (40) feet. q 3'�._ 6.3 April, 1989 n. Private Streets - Private streets shall only be permitted to be constructed within the corporate limits of the Town of Trophy Club if they are approved as a part of a Planned Development (P.D.) district. In such cases the streets shall be constructed in accordance with all the design requirements for streets and storm drainage as contained in the design documents adopted and/used as standard engineering practice within the Town of Trophy Club. o. Residential Driveways - Residential driveways to serve single car garages, two car garages, carports and/or storage areas shall not be less than sixteen (16) feet nor more than twenty-four (24) feet in width, measured at the property Iine. A driveway shall not begin less than five (5) feet from the point of tangency of the comer radius of an intersection. Residential driveways shall not be constructed closer than ten (10) feet apart. The radius of all driveway returns shall be a minimum of five (5) feet. p. Commercial Driveways - Commercial driveways should not exceed sixty-five (65) percent of the property frontage, and shall be a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet and a maximum of forty-five (45) feet in width, measured at the property line. When the property frontage is seventy-five (75) feet or greater, the driveway measured at the property line shall not begin less than ten (10) feet from the property corner. When the property frontage is less than seventy-five (75) feet, the driveway measured at the property line may begin a minimum of five (5) feet from the property corner, provided there is not an existing driveway within fifteen (15) feet of the property comer of the adjacent property. The radius of all driveways shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet, except in instances where the edge of the driveway is Iocated less than ten (10) feet from the property corner, in such cases the minimum radius shall be five (5) feet. q. Service Drives - For townhouse lots that have rear entry garages, each townhouse lot shall be provided with a service drive, private alley, or public alley abutting the rear lot line. Such service drive or alley shall have a minimum right-of-way width of twenty-five (25) feet, a minimum paved surface width of twenty-two (22) feet, and shall be developed in accordance with Town of Trophy Club Standards. Service drives and private alleys shall not exceed nine hundred (900) feet in Iength without providing access at the midsection of the alley to a public street. Service drives shall not be dedicated to the Town of Trophy Club and maintenance of said service drives shall be the responsibility of the owner or owners within the subdivision. r. Curb h Ramps - Curb ramps for the handicapped shall be provided in all areas which have sidewalks. Ramps shall be located to provide M April, 1989 adequate and reasonable access for the safe and convenient movemdnt of the physically handicapped persons, including those in wheel chairs. Where sidewalks are not provided in a development, curb ramps shall not be constructed. S. Street Signs - Within the corporate limits of the Town of Trophy Club street signs will be furnished and installed by the subdivider or developer at each intersection. The developer shall install all regulatory, warning and guide signs, including posts, as shown on the plans or as directed by the Town. Street name signs shall be installed at each intersection. Examples of regulatory, warning and guide signs are as follows: 1) Regulatory signs shall include, but are not limited to STOP, 4- WAY, YIELD, KEEP RIGHT, and speed limit signs. 2) Waming signs shall include, but are not Iimited to DEAD END, NO OUTLET, DIVIDED ROAD, and PAVEMENT ENDS. 3) Guide lines shall include, but are not limited to street name signs, DETOUR, direction arrow and advance arrow. t. Street Lights - All developments shall be provided with street lights. Street lights shall be installed at the cost of the subdivider and at no cost to the Town. In general, lights should be located on metal poles at street intersections and at intervals no greater than 400 feet apart. Street lights should be the equivalent of 175 watt mercury vapor fixtures on minor residential streets. All collector street shall have sodium vapor fixtures with a minimum of 250 watts. In some instances, greater wattage may be required by the Town. The Town reserves the right to inspect the street lighting construction. u. Pavement Widths and Right -of-Way Widths - Pavement widths shall be measured from the back of one curb to the back of the other curb. The minimum widths of pavement and right-of-way shall conform to the adopted Comprehensive Plan; and pavement sections shall conform to the Design Standards for Trophy CIub. 2. Responsibility for Installation a. Internal Streets 1) The subdivider shall be responsible for the construction of all streets within his subdivision at his own expense. 6.5 April, 1989 2) The subdivider shall, at his own cost, dedicate such right-of-way streets and construct such streets of such size as required in Article III, Section 3.14 herein so as to adequately serve the area being subdivided. b. Perimeter Streets Where the proposed subdivision is Iocated adjacent to a substandard road or street within the Town and it is deemed not feasible to improve said road or street at the time of development of the subdivision, the subdivider or developer shall pay the Town a fee equal to one-half (1/2) the cost of improvements required to meet Town standards (including, but not limited to, excavation, subgrade preparation, paving, drainage facilities, utility adjustments and engineering) and dedicate the necessary right-of-way for said road or street as a condition precedent to the acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the Town for maintenance purposes. No building permits shall be issued until all fees have been paid. The estimate of the cost of said improvement shall be determined by the Town Engineer and made available to the subdivider. The fees shall be placed by the Town into a street improvement escrow fund, and shall be specifically reserved and used for the improvement of said road or street. When a thoroughfare is improved adjacent to the subdivision, there shall not be a curb and gutter assessment levied by the Town against the property for which the fee was collected. If the improvement to the road or street does not occur within twenty (20) years from the date the fee is placed on deposit with the Town, the fee, including any interest earned thereon, shall be returned to the property owners of record at that time. SECTION'6.15 Sidks a-t1 Bicycle Pahhs m € E 1. Guidelines - Sidewalks, constructed in accordance with Town Standards and specifications, shall be required in subdivisions or developments. The following guidelines shall apply generally in determining sidewalk locations: a. On the north or west side of a street that serves as a major collector street, or as an approach to a school, bus stop, or focal point of the community. b. As deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission. C. Sidewalks shall be required along all public streets where such streets border upon common open space, communal parking areas, and any other areas that shall not be under individual ownership, and shall be installed by the subdivider. 2. Responsibility ,for Installation - The developer, as part of the subdivision Plat 6.6 April, 1989 approval, shall be responsible for the construction of the required sidewalk and/or bicycle path. No final clearance or certificate of occupancy will be issued until such sidewalk has been installed, in accordance with the requirements of the Plat approval. The sidewalks and/or bicycle paths shall be installed in accordance with the Town Standards concerning construction and location of sidewalks and/or bicycle paths as provided in this Article VI. 3. Installation - Sidewalks and/or bicycle paths shall be installed at the expense of the developer in the manner described herein; a. All sidewalks shall not be less than four (4) feet in width, and four (4) inches in depth, and shall be of concrete. Other material may be allowed upon approval by the Town Council. b. Sidewalks shall be as nearly parallel to the street as possible, and placed upon public right-of-way. C. Sidewalks on collectors shall be located in compliance with the street section as shown in Appendix D. 4. Bicvcle Paths - Pedestrian ways, ten (10) feet in width shall be dedicated where deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, and community facilities, or to provide circulation within the subdivision. Bicycle paths shall be provided, by the developer, with a concrete sidewalk ten (10) feet wide. SECTION 6.16 Storm Drainage 1. General The purpose of these policies is to protect the general health, safety and welfare of the public by reducing flooding potentialities, controlling excessive runoff, minimizing erosion and siltation problems, and eliminating damage to public facilities resulting from uncontrolled storm water runoff. 2. Preliminary Drainage Stud The subdivider shall be responsible for submitting a preliminary drainage study. Each drainage study shall address the upstream acreage, drainage areas on site, existing topographic contour lines, on a basis of five (5') foot vertical interval. The scale shall not be smaller than one inch (1") = two hundred feet (200') unless a variation is specifically approved by the Town Engineer. The time of concentration for each drainage area on site and drainage through the site, runoff coefficient for each area, 5-year, 25-year and 100-year flows for each drainage area, preliminary street grades, proposed re-routing of natural drainage ways, proposed and existing inlets and storm sewer locations, proposed easements 6.7 April, 1989 (including width of easement and configuration of channels), downstream conditions, all-weather access, and the developed 100-year flood plain without channelization. The preliminary study shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. The preliminary drainage study shall be submitted along with the Preliminary Plat or site plan, where required. After the staff has reviewed the submission and all requirements are met, recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission in Town Council. The storm drainage calculations for the subdivision shall be summarized in a table form. The format shall be accordance with the Storm Drainage Summary table shown in Appendix D. This table should correspond to the drainage map and preferably be in close proximity to that map on the engineering drawings. } 3: Easement Natural waterways and channels should be used wherever practical to carry runoff. Any modification to existing waterways and channels must be approved by the Town Engineer. Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, natural channel or stream, there shall be provided an easement or right-of-way conforming substantially to the Iimit of such water course, plus additional width to accommodate future needs. -:.. `. a. Storm drainage easements of fifteen (15) feet minimum width shall be R' provided for existing and proposed enclosed drainage systems. Easements T shall be centered on the systems. Larger easements, where necessary, shall be provided as directed by the Town Engineer. r l b. Storm drainage easements along proposed or existing open channels provide sufficient width for the required channel and such additional width as may be required to provide ingress and egress of maintenance equipment; to provide clearance from fences and space for- utility poles; to allow maintenance of the channel bank; and to provide adequate slopes necessary along the bank. C. Storm drainage easements shall be provided for emergency overflow drainage ways of sufficient width to contain within the easement storm water resulting from a 100-year frequency storm less the amount of storm water carried in an enclosed system. 4. Flood Hazards a. New Development: Level of the 100-year Flood -It is hereby required, until a regulatory floodway is designated, that no new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) shall be permitted in an April, 1989 area having special flood hazards,unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the 100-year flood at any point within the Town's subdivision jurisdiction. b. 100-Year Flood Hazard area on Plats - New subdivision in an area having special flood hazards shall show the following on the plat: 1) A flood easement for that area which is subject to inundation by the 100-year flood. 2) The surface elevation of the 100-year flood at intervals of at least every five hundred (500) lineal feet. This must be based on a certified engineering survey taking into consideration the full development of the watershed. C. Access to Subdivisions - New "island" subdivisions, lots or streets that would be surrounded by the flood water of the 100-year flood, will not be permitted unless the area is accessible to high ground by a street elevated above the I00-year flood level. SECTION 6-17 Water, Sewer, and Fire 1. General The subdivider shall dedicate, at his own cost, such right-of-way and construct such water mains, water lines, fire hydrants, sanitary sewers, and drainage ditches of such a size as to adequately serve the area being subdivided, as determined by the Town Engineer and Municipal Utility District. All Facilities shall be constructed in accordance with Town Standards. 2. Water a. Water supply_and distribution - All subdivisions shall be provided with water supply and water distribution systems approved by the Municipal Utility District in accordance with standards as required by the Municipal Utility District. b. Fire hydrants - Standard fire hydrants shall be installed as part of the water distribution system per specification of the State Board of Insurance, Town Fire Marshal, and in accordance with the standards as required by the Municipal Utility District. 6.9 April, 1989 3. Wastewater a. All subdivisions shall be provided with an approved sewage disposal system approved by the Municipal Utility District and in accordance with standards as required by the Municipal Utility District. SECTION 6.18 Utility Easements 1. The location and width of sanitary sewer system, water, storm sewer, electrical, anchor, or other Town utility easements shall be determined by the Town Engineer and/or Municipal Utility District (M.U.D.). 2. Where easements are required for other than public utilities, then the location and width must be acceptable to the private utility company concerned with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Where any public or private utility line is required to be adjusted in location or elevation, the developer or subdivider shall cause such changes to be made with the approval of the Town Engineer and/or M.U.D. 4. Where the proposed subdivision adjoins an unplatted property, and a utility easement is to be dedicated on the adjacent property, then the owner and/or Iien holder shall join in the dedication of a full easement, which shall be shown on the Plat. 5. Normal curb exposure shall be required where utility easements intersect streets. 6. 'Intersection Utility Easements - Where two utility easements intersect or turn at a right angle, a cutoff or corner clip of not less than 10 feet from the normal intersection of the property or easement line shall be provided along each property or easement line. 7. Water Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer - Shall be placed within street right-of- way, unless approved otherwise at the time of Final Plat approval. When a ' water, sanitary sewer or storm sewer line must cross an existing street, the crossing shall be made by boring or tunneling under the existing street. The bore pit shall be located a minimum of three (3) feet back of curb. The method of the V bore shall be approved by the Town Engineer.( Alforher utilities shall be placed in the rear easements, unless otherwise approved aZ tl time of Final Plat approval. SECTION 6.19 Monuments and Lot Markers Location of Monuments - Monuments shall be set at each corner of the survey 6.10 April, 1989 V boundary of the subdivision, and permanent lot markers shall be placed at each lot comer. Monuments and lot markers shall be set immediately after completion of utility installations and street construction, or as the Director of Public Works may require. 2. Monuments - Monuments shall be made of an iron rod three -fourths (3/4) inch in diameter and three (3) feet long, with a cross marked on the top, securely set in the ground until its top is flush with the'natural surface of the ground. A block of concrete four (4) inches square or five (5) inches in diameter and eighteen (18) inches deep shall be set around the upper end, flush with the tip of the rod. Where, due to topographical conditions, permanent structures, or other monuments, intermediate monuments shall be so set as to assure a clear view between adjacent monuments. All such intermediate monuments shall be marked with reinforcing iron bars one -quarter (1/4) inch in diameter by two (2) feet long driven nearly flush with the ground or countersunk slightly to avoid being disturbed. Lot Markers - Lot markers shall be iron pins no less than eighteen (18) inches long nor less than one-half inch in diameter set flush with the ground at every corner, at all angle points, and at all points of curves not otherwise designated under subparagraph 1 above. SECTION 6.20 Natural Tree and Ground Cover �� Yt`1M U-;!°u` Natural tree and ground cover shall be preserved whenever possible. Other landscape features shall be carefully protected from abuse, marring, or damage during construction. 6.11 April, 1989 ARTICLE VII ENFORCEMENT SECTION 7.11 Avpeal Any subdivider contesting any disapproval and/or the interpretation and/or the application of any rule, standard, regulation, determination, requirement or necessity set forth in these Regulations shall have the right, after filing a written request with the Town Council as set forth in these Regulations within 7 days of the disapproval and/or interpretation, to have a hearing thereon before said body within twenty-four (24) days after the date of filing of such request. Decision of said body shall be final, and such further appeal shall be in accordance with appropriate law. 1 SECTION 7.12 Penalty for Violators of Re ulations I. Except as provided in paragraph 2 of this section, any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine in a sum not to exceed Two Thousand (52,000.00) Dollars for each offense and a separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs. 2. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance and who owns or has control over any real property outside the corporate limits of the Town but within the area subject to the requirements of this ordinance as provided by law, shall not be guilty of a misdemeanor within the meaning of paragraph one of this section, nor shall be fined in relation thereto. However, the Town may institute an action in the District Court of the County where the real property is located to enjoin the violation of any provision of this ordinance. SECTION 7.13 Town Attorneys Authority On behalf of the Town, the Town Attorney, when directed by the Town Council shall institute appropriate action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of these Regulations or the standards referred to herein with respect to any violation thereof which occurs within the town or within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Town as such jurisdiction is determined under the Municipal Annexation Act, or within any area subject to all or a part of the provisions of these Regulations. 7.1 April, 1989 SECTION 7.14 Variances The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club shall have the ultimate power to grant or reject variances upon receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Town Council may authorize a variance from these Regulations when, in its opinion, undue hardship will result from requiring strict compliance. In granting a variance, the Town Council shall prescribe only conditions that it deems necessary to or desirable in the puiblic interest. In making the findings hereinbelow required, the Town Council shall take into account the nature of the proposed use of the land involved, existing uses of land in the vacinity, the number of persons who will reside or woek in the proposed subdivision, and the probable effect of such variance upon traffic, conditions and upon the public health, safety, convenience and welfare int he vacinity. No variance shall be granted unless the Town Council finds: l . That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that the strict application of the provisions of these Regulations would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land; and 2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial Property right of the applicant; and 3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area; and 4. That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Master Plan and the provisions of these Regulations. Such findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council, together with the specific facts upon which such findings are based, shall be incorporatedinto the official minutes of the Town Council meeting at which such variance is granted or denied. Variances may be granted only when in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the adopted Comprehensive Master Plan and these Regulations so that the public health, safety and welfare may be secured and substantial justice done. Pecuniary hardship to the subdivider, standing alone, shall not be deemed to constitute undue hardship. 7.2 APPENDIX A Applications and Checklists Case Number SITE PLAN APPLICATION AND CHECKLIST FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TEXAS Da Name of Proposed Development Name of Developer Address Phone Owner of Record Address phone Name of Primary Land Planner/Surveyor/Engineer Address phone Total Acreage Number of Lots/Units Current Zoning _ - Signed The Site Plan shall be drawn to an appropriate scale not to exceed 1" = 100'. All sheet sizes shall be 24" x 36". In instances where engineering designs for streets, drainage, or utilities are required, said drawing shall be drawn in accordance with the procedures defined in the construction drawings checklist. The Site Plan shall contain or have attached thereto: (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan complete Applicable 1. The location of all existing and planned structures on the subject property and approximate locations of structures on adjoining property within 100 feet. 2. Landscaping lighting and/or fencing and/or screening of yards and setback areas and proposed changes. 3. Design of ingress and egress. 4. Off-street parking and loading facilities, and calculations showing how the quantities were obtained. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan complete Applicable 5. Height of all structures. 6. Proposed uses. 7. The location and types of all signs, including lighting and heights. 8. Elevation drawings citing proposed exterior finish materials. 9. Street names on proposed streets. 10. Proposed water, wastewater collection, and storm sewer lines; proposed grading and drainage patterns. 11. Engineering drawings of all improvements to be dedicated to the Town or M.U.D if the property is not to be final platted or if engineering drawings have not been Previously submitted for the site. If the property is to be final platted these may be provided at that time. 12. Utility and drainage easements for dedicated infrastructure if required. 13. Such additional terms and conditions, including design standards, as the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council deem necessary. FOR TOWN USE »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»> Application reviewed for completeness by: Date: Application complete; Application Incomplete: Application resubmitted: Date: Complete: Yes No Application tentatively scheduled for P&Z agenda: Date: Fee Amount $ Date Paid: Receipt No.� _^ P&Z Recommendation: Council Action: Approval Approval Denial Denial Date Date Case Number PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION AND CHECKLIST Date Name of Proposed Development Name of Developer Address Phone Owner of Record Address Phone Name of Primary Land Planner/Surveyor/Engineer Address Phone Total Acreage Current Zonin Number of Lots/Units Signed The Preliminary PIat shall be drawn to a scale of one hundred feet to one inch if at all possible at a size of 24" x 36". The Preliminary Plat shall generally include all of the tract intended to be developed at one time. When 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. The Preliminary Plat shall contain or have attached thereto: (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan complete Aolicable I. Names and addresses of the subdivider, record owner, land planner, engineer and/or surveyor. 2. Proposed name of subdivision. 3. Names and lot patterns of contiguous plaited subdivisions. 4. Vicinity map showing location of tract by reference to existing streets or highways. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan co�ete Applicable 5. Subdivision boundary lines, indicated by heavy lines, and the approximate area expressed in acres. 6. Location of Town limit lines, if they either traverse the subdivision, form part of the subdivision, or are contiguous to the subdivision boundary. 7. Dimensions, names and descriptions of all existin€ or recorded streets, alleys, reservations, easements or other public right-of-way within the subdivision, intersecting or contiguous with its boundaries of forming such boundaries, as determined from existing records. The distance from the centerline of the roadway of the boundary street to the proposed platted proper,y shall also be shown. 8. The locations, dimensions, names and descriptions of all existing or recorded lots and blocks, parks, public areas and permanent structures within or contiguous to the subdivision. 9. The locations, sizes, and descriptions of existing or proposed utilities, to include sewer and water mains, water towers and wells within the subdivision or adjacent thereto. The locations of existingas, electric, telephone, cable tv lines. 10. The approximate location, dimensions, descriptions and names of all existing and proposed streets, alleys, drainage structures, parks, open spaces, natural features to be preserved, improvements to be installed for beautification, other public areas; reservations, easements or other rights -of - way; blocks, lots and other sites within the subdivision specifically indicating the connection of improvements to those improvements in adjacent subdivisions. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan compi,ete Applicable 11. Identification and location of proposed uses within the subdivision to include tracts intended for medium -density dwellings, churches, parks, governmental or other uses and also indicating existing and proposed zoning classifications for each use. 12. Topographical information based on 2-foot vertical contour intervals except where excessive steep grade prohibit in which case 5-foot vertical intervals may be used. 13. Centerline of water courses, creeks and ravines, existing drainage structures and other pertinent data shall be shown. 14. Areas subject to flooding shall be shown, delineating the 50-year and the 100-year, flood limits if applicable. 15. A drainage study may be required to provide information as to the extent of drainage facilities that will be necessary in order to develop the property. 16. A number or letter to identify each lot and each block; indication of the typical lot size; the approximate area of the smallest lot. 17. Building setback lines on all lots and sites adjacent to streets. 18. Title, date of preparation, scale and north arrow. 19. Current description of the property to be subdivided that includes survey name and tract numbers from Town or County records. FOR TOWN USE »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»> Application reviewed for completeness by: Date: Application complete: Application Incomplete: Application resubmitted: Date: Complete: Yes No Application tentatively scheduled for P&Z agenda: Date: Fee Amount $ Date Paid: Receipt No.� P&Z Recommendation: Council Action: Approval Approval Denial Denial Date Date Case Number FINAL PLAT APPLICATION AND CHECKLIST Date Name of Proposed Developmen Name of Developer Address Phone Owner of Record Address Phone Name of Primary Land Planner/Surveyor/Engineer Address Total Acreage Number of Lots/Units Phone Current Zoning Signed The Final Plat shall generally conform to the Preliminary Plat, as approved by the Town Council and shall be drawn to Iegibly show all data at a satisfactory scale, usually not smaller than one inch equals 100 feet. The Final Plat shall be submitted on a drawing which is 24 inches by 36 inches. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan complete Applicable 1. Title or name of development written and graphic scale, north point, date of plat and key map. 2. Location of development by Town, County and State. 3. Accurate boundary survey and property description with tract boundary lines indicated by heavy lines. 4. Accurate plat dimensions with all engineering information necessary to reproduce plat on the ground. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan complete A132licable 5. Approved name and right-of-way width of each 'street, both within and adjacent to the development. b. Locations, dimensions and purposes of any easements or other rights -of -way and all building lines. 7. Identification of each lot or site and block by number or letter. S. Record owners of contiguous parcels of unsubdivided land, names and lot patterns of contiguous subdivisions. 9. Boundary lines, dimensions and descriptions of open spaces to be dedicated for public use. 10. Certificate of the dedication of all streets, alleys, parks and other public uses signed by the owner or owners. 11. A copy of the final plat that has been marked up or prepared by the utility company showing the location, size and type of improvement planned to serve the subdivision. 12. Space provided for signatures of electric company, gas compay, cable company, Trophy Club MUD, or any other public utility entity, stating that said utility has reviewed the Final Plat and is in agreement with the location of all easements and rights - of -way shown on the plat. 13. Designation of the entity responsible for the operation and maintenance of any commonly held property and a waiver releasing the Town of such responsibility. 14. Space for signatures attesting approval of the plat by the Planning and Zoning Chairman, Mayor and Town Secretary. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan complete ApD11cable 15. Seal and signature of the surveyor and/or engineer responsible for surveying the development and/or the preparation of the plat. 16. Compliance with all special requirements developed in preliminary plat review. 17. Statements indicating that no building permits will be issued until all public improvements are accepted by the Town. 18. Three (3) copies of engineering plans for all engineering improvements submitted 7 days prior to submittal of Final Plat application. FOR TOWN USE »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»> Application reviewed for completeness by: Date: Application complete: Application Incomplete: Application resubmitted: Date: Complete: Yes No Application tentatively scheduled for P&Z agenda: Date: Fee Amount $ Date Paid: Receipt No. P&Z Recommendation: Council Action: Approval Approval Denial Denial Date ---- Date Case Number CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS CHECKLIST Date Name of Proposed Development Name of Develop Address phone Owner of Record Address Phon Name of Primary Land Planner/Surveyor/Engineer Address Phone Total Acreage. Number of Lots/Units Current Zoning_ Signed The engineering drawings submitted for Ieview and approval of the proposed utilities shall be complete design drawings and shall comply with the design standards as adopted by the Town of Trophy Club. These drawings will be submitted with Final Plat. The following Engineering Drawings Checklist is a summary of requirements. In all cases, the engineering drawings should conform to good engineering practices. The drawings should be placed in the order of the following checklist. Any resubmissions should contain the marked up set of drawings returned to the applicant. After, completion, the Town will be provided with the original and two copies of the as -built drawings showing all corrections as approved by the Town. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan complete Applicable Item UTILITY PLAN I . Plan view shall show relationship of all existing and proposed utilities, including :z streets, storm drainage, water distribution pipelines, sewer pipelines,natural gas pipelines, electric lines, telephone cables and television cables. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan co_ mnlete ApplLeable 2. Plan view shall also include all existing and proposed easements and rights -of -way. 3. Plan view shall show street lighting. STREETS SYSTEM I . Paving plan shall show plan of existing and proposed street improvements. 2. Paving plan shall show paving width and with standard curve data. 3. Paving profile shall show existing ground grade and the proposed grade of the right and Ieft curb and the existing and proposed utilities. STORl14 DRAINAGE SYSTEM I. A map showing the entire watershed on which the project is located shall be included on the drainage map as an insert. This snap shall show contours at a minimum 5 foot intervals and be on a scale no larger than I inch = 2000 feet. 2. A drainage area map of the project at a scale not to exceed I inch = 100 feet with contours at a minimum of 2 feet intervals shall be provided. This map shall show the existing topography of the project site and the proposed grading plan of the site. Drainage contributing from areas outside the project site shall be specifically included in the required on site design requirements. 3. The drainage calculations for the site shall be provided on the plans. This calculation shall identify the sub -drainage area by number, the contributing area in acres, the time of concentration in minutes, the coefficient of runoff, the storm frequency and duration, the storm intensity in inches per hour and the accumulated runoff in cubic feet per second. (For Town Use Only) On In- Not Plan complete &pLcable 4. The direction of storm water flow on the site shall ..be shown on the drainage area map, with a "Q" shown at locations where flow enters inlets, channels or other structures. 5. The drainage facilities shall be designed for ultimate watershed development, as shown by the Comprehensive Master Plan even though the project may be developed in phases or the topography is such that other developments contribute to the proposed site. 6. Where phased developments will occur, the drainage plans and calculations shall show how the drainage will be controlled during intermediary construction. 7. Where the storm drainage facilities tie into existing facilities, the plans shall show how this project will affect those existing facilities. S. All existing and proposed drainage easements on the project site shall be shown. WATER AIVD SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM: I . The plans shall show existing and proposed water supply improvements, including size Of pipelines, location of valves (gate and flush) and location of fire hydrants and services. 2. The plans shall consist of plan and profile sheets drawn to scale not to exceed 1" = 50' and show existing and proposed wastewater collection improvements, including location of manholes, cleanouts, and services. 3. Where proposed facilities tie into existing facilities, the plans shall show the flowline of the existing facilities and how the proposed facilities affect the system. FOR TOWN USE »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»> Application reviewed for completeness by: Date: Application complete: Application Incomplete: Application resubmitted: Date: Complete: Yes No Application tentatively scheduled for P&Z agenda: Date: Fee Amount $ Date Paid: Receipt No, P&Z Recommendation: Council Action: Approval Approval Denial Denial Date _ _ Date APPENDIX B Certificates and Approvals `. (for Final Plat) SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE This is to certify that I, (name) , a registered professional engineer (Registered Public Surveyor) of the State of Texas, have platted the above subdivision from an actual survey on the ground; and that all lot corners, angle points, and points of curve shall be properly marked on the ground, and that this plat correctly represents that survey made by me. (Print Name) Engineer or Surveyor Texas Registration No. (SEAL) 0 OWNER'S CERTIFICATE FORM OF DEDICATION AND NOTARY STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON WHEREAS, I, am the sole owner (or we, are all of the owners) of a tract of land situated in the Survey, County of according to the deed recorded in volume , page Deed Records of County, Texas, particularly described as follows: (insert legal description) NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT, I, , being sole owner (or we, being all of the owners) do hereby adopt this plat designating the hereinabove described real property as Subdivision (or Addition) to the Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas, and I (we) do hereby dedicate to the public's use forever the streets, (alleys, parks) and easements shown thereon. `WITNESS my (our) hand(s) at (city) , County, Texas this the day of 19 BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared , known to me to the person whose name is subscribed to the above and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE on this the day of , 19 Notary Public, County, Texas TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVAL Approved: i 9 TOWNI OF TROPHY CLUB DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS Attest: Mayor Town Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman APPENDIX C Illustrations TYPICAL LOTS SIDE (STREET SIDE) STD E (STREET S iILMIi \/ REAR CORNER LOT INTERIOR LOTS .} REAR DT LINES ; DT WIDTH & DEPTH SQUIRED YARDS STREET ,5, 25 ?-5 % -SIGHT TRIANGLE { It - STREET STREET m 25, STGHT TRIANGLE --,, 251 1 - �25` 25' 25 ` B.L. 1 F� STREET 7 15 a S. L I 1 i P-1-1 p RESIDENTIAL STREETS DISTANCE FROM STREET INTERSECTION TO CUL-DE-SAC I I RADIUS POMT NOT TO EXCEE'0 600` R.0, W, 50` R E VAR IES MIN. 40`R LP n-i ¢ DEAD. --END � r n Ir V I I i r` ® -,:� I� I I I f I I C SYMBOL I DENTI FICATION C Corner_Lot: A lot located at the intersection of two or more streets.- :...__ Interior LQI-L A lot other than a corner lot. K Key Lot: An interior lot, other than a through lot, so situated between corner lots that alT three lots abut the sage street. T Throuch Lot: An interior lot with frontage on more than one street; a through lot frontage on two generally parallel stye, may be referred to as a "double frontage" lot. APPENDIX D Storm Drainage Summary czr �4- U U d Cr U S-. L C r-� Ln E 4- C U U U d E s_ 0 N p• 4_ L U to QJ 1 L17 i L c i d U LL- U � C U •� F— M: LA ro nJ aJ S, L U Q � v QJ C71 C b L L Q T