(A) Ownership. In order to replat, resubdivide, or amend a tract of land for which a final subdivision plat is filed for record in the Plat Records of Titus County, the tract must be either fully owned by the person desiring to replat, or the person desiring the replat must furnish the city with written acknowledgment and consent by all other property owners.
(B) Changes which require a replat.
(1) Any change in any street layout or any other public improvement;
(2) Any change in any lot line;
(3) Any change in the amount of land reserved for public use or the common use of lot owners;
(4) Any change in any easements shown on the approved plat.
(C) Procedures and fees.
(1) The procedure for replatting shall follow the procedures for § 154.34 herein entitled "Final Subdivision Plat" with a sketch plan being presented to the City Planner, and a preliminary conference being held between the subdivider and city staff.
(2) The City Planner shall determine, according to § 154.38 herein, whether the replat or amending plat may be approved administratively by the City Planner or whether to place the matter on the next available regular meeting agenda of the Planning and Zoning Commission for formal approval or disapproval.
(3) If utilities and/or street improvements are necessary for approval of the replat then §§ 154.50 through 154.60 "Assurance for Construction, Completion and Maintenance of Improvements" shall be followed. In addition, all companies that furnish the city with utilities must acknowledge to the city, in writing, that they have reviewed and approved the re-plat. Such written acknowledgment must be in the hands of the City Planner prior to the submission of the final plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval.
(4) When the final plat (replat) is filed with the City Planner for consideration and adoption it shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $200. The deposit of such fees shall constitute formal request for plat approval.
(D) Signing plat. The Mayor, City Secretary, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City Planner will sign two mylar copies of the final subdivision plat and seven paper copies of the final subdivision plat.
(E) Filing. It shall be the responsibility of the City Planner to file the final plat with the County Clerk and Recorder's Office within ten days of the date of signature. Simultaneously with the filing of the final plat, the City Planner shall record the agreement of dedication together with such legal documents as shall be required to be recorded by the Local Government Attorney.
(Ord. 2005-6, § 3.8, passed 9-20-05)