O-2016-3633 Ordinance Amending Chapter 86 "Development Regulations"

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(9) Private streets and alleys. Streets and alleys in which the developer proposes to privately maintain in perpetuity through a community association or other approved means are to be designated as "private" on the plat. Design and construction of such streets and alleys will be identical to design and construction standards for public streets. Right of way lines may be coterminous with the edge of pavement. (b) Engineering data. Please see the PICK (c) Lots. The following standards shall apply to all lots: (1) The lot design of a Subdivision or Development should provide for lots of adequate width and depth to provide open area and to eliminate overcrowding. (2) Lots should be rectangular so far as practicable and should have the side lot lines at right angles to streets on which the lot faces or radial to curved street lines. (3) Lots with double frontage are prohibited except when backing on major thoroughfares and upon approval by the Planning Commission. (4) All lots shown on the plat will be for residential purposes unless otherwise noted. (5) Side lot lines should be perpendicular or radial to street frontage and the following note may be in lieu of bearings. "All side lot lines are either perpendicular or radial to street frontage unless otherwise noted." (6) Driveway access to thoroughfares shall be prohibited. (7) Double front lots are prohibited except when backing on major thoroughfares or on corner lots. (7) Lots shall be sized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 106, Zoning. (d) Drainage easements. The following standards shall apply to all drainage easements: (1) The location and width of all easements shall be determined by the Director for all plats or plans within the cities jurisdiction, and by the Director in conjunction with Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for all easements that HCFCD may have an interest in. (2) Easements for drainage adjacent to lots, tracts, or reserves shall be recited on the Final Plat, in accordance with the language. language approved by the Director. (e) Utility easements. The developer shall coordinate all public and private utility easements with the applicable entity as required in this Chapter. (f) Platting of public streets or easements across private easements or fee strips. The following shall apply when platting of public streets or easements across private easements or fee strips: (1) A copy of the instrument establishing any private easement shall be submitted with the Development Site Plan or the Preliminary Plat as reflected by the Title Certificate submitted. 24 Thursday, June 09, 2016