O-2019-3755 amending ch 86 "Development Regulations" of the code of ordinances

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Subdivision, major: Any subdivision not qualifying as a minor subdivision,as the term "minor subdivision" is defined herein. Subdivision, minor:A subdivision involving less than ten acres of land,which has no common area or reserves, has no adjacent stub street right of ways,and requires no change to the city's comprehensive plan. Submittal date:The date and time specified in this chapter when plans,plats,related materials and fees must be received by the city prior to the next regular meeting of the commission in order to be considered at such meeting. The"submittal date"is not to be considered as the"filing date"as herein defined. Surveyor:A surveyor licensed by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. Title certificate(abstractor's certificate,planning letter):A certificate prepared and executed by a title company authorized to do business in the State of Texas or an attorney licensed in the State of Texas describing all encumbrances of record which affect the property together with all deeds recorded from and after the effective date of this chapter which shall include any part of the property included in a subdivision plat or development site plan. Waiver:Permission granted in writing by the commission to depart from the literal requirements of this chapter. Zoning ordinance:The zoning ordinance of the City of La Porte,Texas,codified as chapter 106 in the La Porte Texas Code of Ordinances,together with any amendments thereto. Sec. 86-5. - Pre-development applicant consultation. (a) The developer or owner of land may choose to schedule a pre-development applicant consultation (PAC) meeting with the director. The PAC meeting is intended to provide information on the city's review process, procedures and requirements and allow for dialogue between the city and developer or owner of land prior to submittal of any development application outlined in this chapter. Sec.86-6.- General plans. (a) General plans are required for all phased projects involving major subdivisions or major developments. The general plan is to be designed to illustrate the general design features of a subdivision or development which is proposed to be developed or platted in phases or sections. This plan, when approved by the commission, constitutes a guide which the commission will refer to in the subsequent review of plans or plats that cover portions of the land contained within the general overall plan and adjacent properties. Should the developer's future plans change,such changes are to be disclosed to the department by filing a new general plan. (b) Application shall be submitted to the department at least three weeks before the date which commission review is requested,unless otherwise approved by the director. (c) Application shall consist of all required documentation submitted either electronically or one paper copy in a 24-inch by 36-inch format. (d) The following information must be submitted as part of a general plan submission: (1) Application and applicable fee. (2) Development checklist. (3) Project description letter. (4) Any additional information required by the director. (5) The general plan shall graphically contain the following: a. Name of the development. b. Legal description of the site. c. Existing and proposed zoning. d. Name and contact information of the developer. e. Name and contact information of the project design team.