A preliminary plat, final plat or replat shall not be considered “Filed”" with the City until ALL of the following have successfully transpired:
Plat Consultation | The Subdivider shall begin the process by scheduling a meeting with the City Staff members responsible for review. Such meeting shall be scheduled with the Town Secretary, who will then be responsible for coordinating a time with the Subdivider, other City review staff, utility companies, TxDOT, P&Z members (up to 2), and others, as needed. Subdivider shall bring any deeds, maps, preliminary plans and design ideas for water, sewer, drainage, streets, etc. to the meeting. The Plat Administrator and staff will also go over the subdivision and building processes and requirements with the Subdivider. |
Staff Review | Plats (and Plans if a final Plat) have been reviewed by City Staff and City Engineer and checked for accuracy and completeness. Staff will generate comments and markups. |
Corrections Made | Subdivider has completed corrections noted by City Staff and City Engineer. |
Supporting Documents Filed | Subdivider has provided the Plat Administrator with any auxiliary paperwork or certifications required including project plans for the public improvements. |
City Fees Paid | The appropriate plat fees have been paid to the City. |
Auxiliary Agreements and Bonds Completed | For final plats, any required developer's agreements, bonds, tax certificates and plan approvals have been completed and executed. |
Partially Executed Plat Filed | Subdivider has made sure the proper number of copies (signed by the owner(s), surveyor, engineer and notaries) have been provided to the Plat Administrator along with an application. To be considered, all signatures and certifications (except for city staff and officials) must be complete on the mylar (reproducible copy). Unsigned plats cannot be accepted for P&Z or Council action. |
Once properly filed with the City, the City Council has 30 days in which to take action on a Final Plat. Actions may include approval, denial, or mutually agreed delays to accommodate requested revisions.
The City shall file final, minor, amending or vacating plats with the County Clerk after formal City approval and acceptance. The County Clerk shall assign volume, page and plat cabinet recording information to make the plat legally binding.