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ORDINANCE NO. 1444
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PLATTING
OR REPLATTING OF LAND INTO SUBDIVISIONS IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AND WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE: RETAINING THE RIGHT AND POWER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO
EXCLUDE LAND IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS FROM THE TERMS, CONDITIONS,
AND AFFECTS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND REQUIRING PLATS AND REPLATS
TO CONFORM TO SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO PROCURE
THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE: FURTHER PROVIDING THAT EVERY PERSON, FIRM,
ASSOCIATION, OR CORPORATION OWNING ANY TRACT OF LAND WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE WHO MAY HEREAFTER ENGAGE IN
DEVELOPMENT AS DEFINED IN SAID ORDINANCE OF ANY TRACT OF LAND OF
ANY ADDITION TO SAID CITY SHALL DEVELOP SAID LAND ONLY ACCORDING
TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE: PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE: REPEALING CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 705, TOGETHER
WITH AMENDMENT TO SAID CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 70S-A
THROUGH 70S-K, INCLUSIVE: PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO
EXCEED $200.00, WITH EACH DAY ANY VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL CONTINUE CONSTITUTING A SEPARATE VIOLATION: PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF: AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The Development Ordinance of the City of La Porte,
tog ether with the Append ices and Enclosures thereto, which are
attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and are fully in-
corporated by reference herein, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or
any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this
ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and
it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council
to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or
part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section,
sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared
invalid.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict only.
Specifically, Ordinance No. 705, together with Amendments to
Ordinance No. 705 A through K, inclusive, of said Ordinance
is expressly repealed.
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Section 4. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(27),
Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this
ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00).
Each day any violation of this ordinance
shall continue shall constitute a separate violation.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen
(14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary
shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing
the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper
in the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days
after the passage of this ordinance.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds, deter-
mines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice
of the date, hour, place and subj ect of this meeting of the
City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public
at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law
preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law,
Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and
that this meeting has been open to the public as required by
law at all times during which this ordinance and the subj ect
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally
acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the Ip:a. day of ~. 1985.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
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Cherie BlacK, City Secretary
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CITY OF ~A PORTE
PHONE (7 t 3) 47 t .5020 . P. 0 Box It t 5 . LA PORTE, TEXAS 7757 t
July 3, 1985
At the meeting of June 10, 1985, the La Porte City Council
approyed Ordinance No. 1444, commonly referred to as the City of
La Porte Development Ordinance. The Development Ordinance
establishes a modern review process for proposed subdivisions and
other developments within La Porte's jurisdiction. The passage of
Ordinance No. 1444 further signals a commitment by the Planning
Zoning Commission and City Council to long-range planning and
reflects the City's desire to better serve the community by
updating ordinances and policies that are no longer responsive to
the citizens needs.
Purchase of the Development Ordinance from the City of La
Porte will result in the delivery of a registered copy of the
Ordinance. Owners of registered copies will automatically receive
subsequent amendments to the Ordinance at a nominal charge.
Copies of the Development Ordinance may be purchased from the
City of La Porte, Department of Community Development. The price
for a registered copy of Ordinance No. 1444 has been set at $25.00
per copy.
We feel that the Development Ordinance is a significant step
in our efforts to furnish quality services for our community as
well as providing guidance for coordinated and harmonious
development which best promotes health, safety, order,
convenience, a better quality of life, and the general welfare of
the citizens of La Porte.
Development
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CITY .OF ~ PORTE
PHONE (713) 471.5020 . P.O Box 1115
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LA PORTE. TEXAS 77571
May 6, 1985
Mayor Malone and Councilpersons
City of La Porte
P .0. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
RE: Proposed Development Ordinance
Dear Mayor Malone and Councilpersons:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission is pleased
with this letter the final draft of the proposed City
Ordinance for your consideration and adoption. The
formally approved this document April 25.
to forward
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The Commission began review of this ordinance last October and was
careful to make sure that the Ordinance
A. provides the appropriate level of development regulation
to permit the City to maintain the integrity of its new
Comprehensive Plan;
B. modernizes development regulation in the City by
replacing the 1964 Subdivision Ordinance with an
ordinance which updates the subdivision regulations and
incorporates the Site Plan requirements used by the City
for several years;
C. clearly guides developers through the City's process for
review and approval of proposed developments.
The Commission .reviewed the ordinance over a dozen or more open
meetings and solicited detailed comment from a number of citizens
from the local development community, as well as from our
consultants. Their comments have been carefully considered and
are reflected in the draft you now have before you.
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May 6, 1985
HE: Proposed Development Ordinance
Please study the ordinance carefully, and schedule a workshop
meeting to review the ordinance at your earliest convenience. If
Council so desires, I will gladly attend the meeting devoted to
review of thii ordi ..
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DOUg;r~F. Latimer, Jr.
Chai~:n', Planning & Zoning Commission
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Jack Owen, City Manager
John Joerns, Director of Community Development
Bob Speake, City Engineer
David Paulissen, Chief Building Official
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING TilE: PLATTING
OR REPLATTING OF LAND INTO SUBDIVISIONS IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AND WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF' LA
PORTE; RETAINING THE RIGHT AND POWER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO
EXCLUDE LAND IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS FROM THE TERMS, CONDITIONS,
AND AFFECTS OF THIS ORDIN,\NCE, AND REQUIRING PLATS AND REPLf.'.TS
TO CONFORM TO SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO PROCURE
THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CIT~ OF LA PORTE; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT EVER~ PERSON, FIRM,
ASSOCIATION, OR CORPORATION OWNING ANY TRACT OF LAND WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE. CITY OF LA PORTE \I1HO MAY HEREAFTER F:NGAGE IN
DEVELOPMENT AS DEFINED IN SAID ORDINANCE OF ANY TRACT OF LAND OF
ANY ADDITION TO SAID CITY SHALL DEVELOP SAID LAND ONL~ ACCORDING
TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; REPEALING CIT~ OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 705, TOGETHER
WITH Al"END~IENT TO SAID CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 70S-A
THROUGH 70S-K, INCLUSIVE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A fINE NOT TO
EXCEED $200.00, \oJITH EACH DAY ANY VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL CONTINUF.: t:ONST .ITUTING A SEPARATE VIOLATION 1 PROVI DING AN
EFFECTIVF.: DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW:
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
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Section 1. The Development Ordinance of the City of La Porte,
together with the Appendices and Enclosures thereto, which are
attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and are fully in-
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corporated by reference herein, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or
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any pa~t of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this
ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity
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shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and
it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council
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to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or
part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section,
sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared
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invalid.
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Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict only.
Specifically, Ordinance No. 705, together with Amend.nents to
Ordinance No. 705 A through K, inclusive~ of sdid Ordinance
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Section 4. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(27),
Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this
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ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00).
Each day any viola t ion of th is orr! inanc e
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shall continue shall constitute a separate violation.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen
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(14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary
shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing
the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper
in the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days
after the passage of this ordinance.
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Section 6. The City Council officially finds, deter-
mines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice
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of the date, hour, place and subj ect of this meeting of the
City Council was posted at a place convenient to the publ ic
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at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law
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preced ing this meeting, as requ ired by the Open ~leet ings Law,
Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and
that this meeting has been open to the publ ic' as required by
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law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been diSCUSSed, considered and formally
acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and
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confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
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P~SSED AND APPROVED this the If ~i. day of \.} 1,./t,1:../ , 1985.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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ORDINANCE NO. 1444
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ATTEST:.
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
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LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
PURPOSE, AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION
SKETCH PLANS
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SUBDIVISION PLATS
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PRELIMINARY PLATS
FINAL PLATS
VACATION OF RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS
AMENDING RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS
REPLATTING RECORDED SUBDIVSION PLATS
DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND
DEVELOPMENTS
GENERAL STREET STANDARDS
SIDEWALKS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
LOTS
BUILDING LINES
EASEMENTS
SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERSIZING
RECORD DRAWINGS
FEES AND CHARGES
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
FOR SUBDIVISIONS
STREETS AND ALLEYS
DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWERS
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
STREET LIGHTING
OPEN SPACE WITHIN SUBDIVISIONS AND
DEVELOPMENTS/PARKS AND PARKLAND
DEDICATION/SPECIAL USE SITES
VARIANCES
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Tenns, phrases or words not expressly defined herein are to
be considered in accordance with customary usage.
AGRICULTURAL USE: Any activity related to the cultivation
of the soil, the producing of crops to human food, animal
feed or planting seed or for the production of fibers:
floriculture, viticulture or horticulture, raising or
keeping of livestock: and planting cover crops or leaving
land idle for the purpose of participating in any govern-
mental prog ram or recogniz ed, normal crop or 1 ivestock
rotation procedure. A residential unit and related out-
buildings located solely for one or more of the purposes
described in the preced ing sentence shall be deemed an
agricul tural use.
ALLEY: A public right-of-way which is used for utility
installation or for secondary access to indiv idual pro-
perties which have their primary access from an adjacent
public street or an approved common or compensating open
space or court yard which has direct access to a publ ic
street.
APPROVING AUTHORITY: The City official or commission
having authority to sign plats or plans signifying City
approval of said plats or plans. For Minor Developments,
the Approving Authority is the Director. For all other
developments or subdivisions, the Approving Authority
is the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ARTICLE 970a: A general law of the State of Texas found
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at Acts 1963 General Laws Ch. 160, as it may be from
time to time amended.
ARTICLE 974a: A general law of the State of Texas found at
Acts 1927 General Laws, Ch. 231, as it may be from time
to time amend ed.
BUILDING SETBACK LINE: That line that is the required
minimum distance from the street right-of-way line or
easement line or any other lot line that establishes the
area within which any structure must be erected or placed.
BLOCK: An identified tract or parcel of land established
within a subdivision surrounded by a street or a com-
bination of streets and other physical features and
which may be further subdivided into individual lots or
reserves.
BUILDING PERMIT: A permit for improvements granted by
the Chief Building Official under the provisions of the
City Building Code, currently in force and effect: save
and except improvements of less than $100.00 valuation.
As used herein, improvement shall include the construc-
tion, enlargement., alteration, repair, removal, or con-
version of a building or structure.
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL: The City officer or other de-
signated authority charged with the administration and
enforcement of the City Building Code, or his authorized
represen tat i ve.
CITY: The City of La Porte, Texas.
CITY COUNCIL: The City Council of the City.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS
ENCLOSURE 1
DEVELOPMENT FLOW CHART
APPENDIX B
SKETCH PLANS
APPENDIX C
GENERAL PLANS
APPENDIX D
SUBDIVISION PLATS
ENCLOSURE 1
OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ENCLOSURE 2
LIENHOLDERS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
ENCLOSURE 3
APPROVING AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE
ENCLOSURE 4
AMENDING PLAT CERTIFICATES
ENCLOSURE 5
VACATION OF SUBDIVISION PLATS
ENCLOSURE 6
COUNTY CLERK FILING STATEMENT
ENCLOSURE 7
RETURN MAP AGREEMENT
ENCLOSURE 8
SPECIAL PLAT STATEMENTS
APPENDIX E
DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN
ENCLOSURE 1
OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
ENCLOSURE 2
APPROVING AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE
ENCLOSURE 3
SPECIAL PLAT STATEMENTS
APPENDIX F
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, STANDARDS, CER-
TIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 1
TITLE CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
ENCLOSURE 2
NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ENCLOSURE 3
PLAT (SITE PLAN) ACCURACY CERTIFICATE
ENCLOSURE 4
FINAL SURVEY CERTIFICATE
ENCLOSURE 5
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS
ENCLOSURE 6
GEOMETRIC STANDARDS
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1.00 GENERAL
These regulations shall govern every person, firm, asso-
ciation or corporation owning any tract of land within the
City limits of the City of La Porte and within its extra-
territorial jurisdiction who may hereafter subdivide or
engage in development as hereinafter def ined any tract
of land or any addition to said City provided, however,
that the City of La Porte hereby excludes from the
terms, conditions and effects of this Ordinance and
all amendments hereto, land included within the boundaries
of any Industrial District or Districts within the Extra-
territorial Jurisdiction of the City of La Porte that
currently exist or may be hereafter created by the City
of La Porte under the terms of Article 970a and amendments
thereto of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of
T ex as.
2.00 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Ordinal)ce the following various
terms, phrases and words, will have the meaning ascribed
to them herein. When not inconsistent with the context,
words used in the present tense include the future; words
used in the singular include the plural; words used in the
plural include the singular; II shallll is mandatory; and
IImayll is permissive. Any office referred to herein by title
will include the person employed or appointed for that
position or his duly authorized deputy or representative.
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CITY SECRETARY: That person holding the office of City Se-
cretary under the terms of the La Porte Charter, or her/his
designated representative.
COMMISSION: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City.
COMPENSATING OPEN SPACE: Those areas designated on a plat
or plan which are restricted from development, except
for landscaping and recreational uses and which all
owners of residential properties within the plat have a
common legal interest or which are retained in private
ownership and restricted from development, except for
landscaping and recreational uses, for the exclusive
use of all owners of residential property within the
plat, and such designation shall remain in effect until
the plat is vacated or the tract is replatted. The terms
compensating open space, common open space, common property
and common area may be used interchangeably and may be
considered as similar.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: A long-range plan, adopted by the
Council, which is intended to guide the development of
the City that includes analysis, recommendations and
proposals for the community's population, economy, hous-
ing, transportation, community facilities and infrastruc-
ture.
COUNTY: Harris County, Texas
DEPARTMENT: The Community Development Department of the
City of La Porte.
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DEVELOPER: The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a
lot or any land included in a proposed development in-
cluding the holder of an option or contract to purchase,
or other persons having property interests in such land.
DEVELOPMENT: The process of converting land within the
City's jurisdiction from its natural state, or its existing
usage to residential, commercial or industrial uses.
This definition encompasses any and all physical changes
to the land not regulated through the City Building Code
inherent in such conversions. The term development in-
cludes subdivisions as defined herein.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZATON: A document issued by the Depart-
ment for the development of land within the City juris-
diction.. A Development Authorization is issued after final
approval of a Subdivision Plat or Development Site Plan
by the City Approving Authority, and authorizes the
construction of improvements not regulated by the City
Bu i Id ing Cod e.
DEVELOPMENT, MAJOR: Any development not a Minor Develop-
men t .
DEVELOPMENT, MINOR: Any project or development that in-
volves no more than ten (10) acres of land and the total
square footage of all buildings on the site does not
exceed 150,000 square feet and requires no change to the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
DIRECTOR: The City Director of Community Development or
his designated representative.
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DWELLING UNIT: A single unit providing complete, in-
dependent living facilities for one or more persons in-
cluding permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,
cooking, and sanitation.
EASEMENT: A right given by the owner of a parcel of land
to another person, publ ic agent or private corporation
for specific and limited use of that parcel.
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: The unincorporated terri-
tory beyond the City limits of the City established by
the authority of Article 970a and 974a.
FILING DATE: The date when a Development Site Plan,
General Plan, or a Subdivision Plat is formally presented
to the Approving Authority for its approval and registered
as a part of the Approving Authority official records.
FLOOD HAZARD AREA: Those areas of the City designated as
having a greater chance of flooding from natural dis-
aster such as rainstorms or hurricanes. Such areas are
shown on the official flood insurance rate maps (FIRM),
adopted by Council.
FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION ORDINANCE: The City Ordinance,
adopted by the Council, which defines the flood hazard
areas of the City, and regulates land development more
restrictively within such areas, by means of issuance of
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a special Flood Plain Development permit.
GENERAL PLAN: A map or plat designated to illustrate the
general design features and street layout of a. proposed
development which is proposed to be platted and de-
veloped in phases. This plan, when approved by the Com-
mission, constitutes a guide which the Commission should
refer to in the subsequent review of Subdivision Plats
or Development Site Plans that cover portions of the
land contained within the General Plan and adjacent
property.
HARRIS COUNTY ROAD LAW: A special law of the State of
Texas found in Acts 1913, Special Laws, Chapter 17, as
may be from time to time amended.
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS: That land within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City of La Porte, and either:
a. Being designated as the "Battleground Industrial Dis-
trict of La Porte, Texas" in Ordinance 729, passed by
the City Council of the City of La Porte~ or
b. Being designated as the "Bay Port Industrial District
of La Porte", in Ordinance 842, passed by the City
Council of the City of La Porte.
LOT: An undivided tract or parcel of land contained with-
in a block or designated on a Subdivision Plat by numerical
identif ication.
MOBILE HOME PARK: An unsubdivided development divided in-
to mobile home sites for rent and for the installation
of mobile homes thereon.
MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION: A subdivision divided into mobile
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MOMUMENT: A fixed reference point or object loca~ed con-
venient to proposed developments in La Porte for which
the City or another governmental agency has determined
the elevation above mean sea level and the geographic
location within the Texas Plane Coordinate System.
MONUMENT SYSTEM: A monument system established by the
City to provide horizontal and vertical survey control for
land development in La Porte within a common frame of
reference. A document describing the City Monument System
is published separately.
ONE-FOOT RESERVE: A strip of land one foot wide and within
public street right of ways and adjacent to subdivision
reserves or adjacent acreage to prevent access to said
public street until the reserve or adjacent acreage has
been platted in accordance with this Ordinance.
PLAN, DEVELOPMENT SITE: A site plan for unsubdivided de-
velopments certified by the land owner and by a Profes-
sional Engineer or Registered Public Surveyor, executed
by the City Approving Authority and prepared as specified
in Section 4.08 et seq. of this Ordinance.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: A land area characterized by a
unified site design which: (1) has individual building
sites and provides common open spaces; and (2) is de-
signed to be capable of satisfactory use and operation
as a separate entity without necessarily having the
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participation of other building sites or other common
property. The ownersh ip of the common property may be
either public or private. A Planned Unit Development
may include subdivisions. It may be a single Planned
Unit Development as initially designed: or as expanded
by annexation of additional land area: or a group of
contiguous Planned Unit Developments, as separate en-
tities or merged into a single consolidated entity.
PLANNING CONSULTANT: A certified land planner, Texas re-
gistered professional engineer, Texas registered land
surveyor, Texas registered architect, or other qualified
consul tant, who performs land planning serv ices to sub-
d iv id ers or developers for a fee.
PLAN, SKETCH: A rough sketch map of a proposed subdivision
or other development of suff icient accuracy to be used
for the purpose of discussion and preliminary decision
making, prepared in conformance with Section 4.00 et
seq. of this Ordinance.
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and duly recorded, which is resubmitted to the Commmission I
for reapproval and record ing wh ich conta ins d imens ional
or notational corrections or erroneous information con-
tained on the originally approved and recorded plat. An
amending plat is not to be considered as a replat or re-
subdivision and may not contain any changes or additions
to the physical characteristics of the original subdivi-
sion, but is intended only to correct errors or mis-
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calculations as allowed under the provisions of
974a, Section 5{d).
PLAT, FINAL: A map or drawing of a proposed subdivision
prepared in a manner suitable for recording in the appro-
priate County records and prepared in conformance with
Section 4.04 et seq. of this Ordinance.
PLAT, PRELIMINARY: A map or drawing of a proposed sub-
division illustrating its development features for re-
view, prepared as specified in Section 4.03 et seq.
of this Ordinance.
PLAT, STREET DEDICATION: A map or drawing suitable for
recording in the appropriate county records illustrating
the location of a public street within a specific tract
of land.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CRITERIA MANUAL (PICM): The set of
standards set forth by the Director of Community Deve-
lopment and approved by the City Council to determine
the specific technical requirements for construction of
public improvements. The manual may be acquired from the
Community Development Department, and is on file in the
City Secretary's Office.
RESERVE: A parcel'of land within a Subdivision Plat or
Development Site Plan reserved from current development. A
reserve may be restricted to a special use such as drainage,
recreation or common area. Reserves within subdivisions
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not restricted in use may be shown as "unrestricted".
RESUBDIVISION OR REPLAT: The relocation or removal of ex-
isting streets or lots by replatting as allowed. under the
provisions of Art. 974a. V.T.C.S. Section 5 as amended.
RIGHT-OF-WAY: A strip of land acquired by reservation, de-
dication, prescription or condemnation and used or intended
to be used as a road, utility installation, crosswalk,
railroad, electric transmission lines, or other similar
use.
SPECIAL USE SITES: A location shown on the Comprehensive
Plan where a proposed school, park, publ ic bu ild ing or
other public facility is to be located.
STREETS, COLLECTOR: A street designed to serve equally
the functions of access and movement. Collector streets
serve as links between local streets and arterials.
STREET, CUL-DE-SAC: A local street having one end open to
vehicular traffic and having one closed end terminated
by a turnaround.
STREET, LOCAL: A neighborhood or minor street whose
primary purpose is to provide access to abutting pro-
pert i es.
STREET, PRIMARY ARTERIAL: An expressway, freeway, or pri-
mary thoroughfare whose primary function is the movement
of traffic.
STREET, PRIVATE: A vehicular access way, under private owner-'
ship and ma intenance, prov id ing access to bu ild ings con-
taining residential dwelling units without direct access
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to an approved public street right-of-way. Parking lots
and private driveways within shopping centers, commercial
areas and industrial developments shall not be considered
as private streets.
STREET, PUBLIC: A public right-of-way, however designated,
dedicated or acquired, which provides vehicular access to
adjacent properties.
STREET, SECONDARY ARTERIAL: A primary thoroughfare whose
predominant function is the movement of traff ic but which
provides more access than normally associated with a primary
arterial.
STREET, STUB: A public street not terminated by a per-
manent circular turnaround, ending adjacent to undeveloped
property or acreage and intended to be extended at such
time as the adjacent undeveloped property or acreage is
subdivided or developed.
STREET, THOROUGHFARE: A public street designed for heavy
traff ic and intend ed to serve as a traff ic artery of
considerable length and continuity throughout the com-
munity and so designated on the latest edition of the
City Thoroughfare Plan.
SUBDIVIDER: Any owner or authorized agent thereof, proposing
to divide, or dividing, land so as to constitute a sub-
division according to the terms and provisions of this
Ordinance. A subdivider is further defined to be a devel-
oper.
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SUBDIVISION: A division of any tract of land into two (2)
or more parts for the purpose of laying out any subdivision
or any tract of land or any add i tion to the Ci ty, or for
laying out suburban lots or building lots, or any lots,
and streets, alleys or parts or other portions intended
for publ ic use or the use of the purchasers or owners of
lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto. A subdivision
includes re-subdivision (replat) but it does not include
the division of land for agricultural purposes in parcels
or tracts of five (5) acres or more and not involving
any new streets, all eys or easements of access. A sub-
division is further defined to be a development.
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR: Any subdivision not classified as a
minor subdivision.
SUBDIVISION, MINOR: A subdivision involving less than ten
(10) 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 Or-
dinance 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.
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authoriz ed to do bus in ess in the Sta te 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 Ord inance which shall include any part of
the property included in a subdivision plat or development
site plan.
VARIANCE: Permission granted in writing by the Commission
to depart from the literal requirements of this Ordinance.
ZONING ORDINANCE: The Zoning Ordinance of the City of
La Porte, together with any amendments thereto.
PURPOSE, AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION
Under the authority of Article 974a of the Revised Civil
Statutes of the State of Texas, which article is hereby
made part of these regulations, the City Council of the
Ci ty of La Porte does hereby adopt the following regu-
lations to hereafter control the development of land
within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte and
in the unincorporated areas lying within the extraterri-
torial jurisdiction of the City of La Porte in order to
provide for the orderly development of the areas and to
secure adequate provision for traffic, light, air, re-
creation, transportation, water, drainage, sewage, and
other facilities; provided, however, that the City of La
Porte excludes from the terms, conditions and effects of
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this Ordinance and all amendm"ents hereto, unsubdivided
development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
City, and land included within the boundaries of any
Industrial District or Districts that may be hereafter
created by the City of La Porte under the terms of Article
970a and amendments thereto of the Revised Civil Statutes
of the State of Texas. It shall be unlawful for any
owner or agent of any owner of land to layout,. subdivide,
re-subdivide, plat, or replat any land within the City of La
Porte or its extraterritorial jurisdiction without an ap-
proved City Development Authorization. In addition, it
shall be unlawful for any owner or agent of any owner of
land to cause the development of any land within the cor-
porate limits of the City of La Porte, without an approved
City Development Authorization. It shall be unlawful foJ:'
any such owner or agent to offer for sale or sell property
therein or thereby, which has not been laid out, subdivided,
re-subdivided, platted, replatted or developed without the
approvals required in this Ordinance, subsequent to the
passage of this Ordinance.
The City shall withhold all City improvements of whatso-
ever nature, including the maintenance of streets and the
furnishing of utilities from all subdivisions or develop-
ments not in conformance with the provisions of this
Ord inance.
No Building Permit shall be issued for the erection or
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improvements of any building in the City's jurisdiction
not located within an approved and recorded subdivision
plat or within an approved Development Site Plan'as defined
herein.
CONFORMANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City shall, under the provisions of Article XI Section
5 of the Texas Constitution and the provisions of Article
970a and 974a, require that all plans or plats conform to
the:
A. Comprehensive Plan of the City, its streets, alleys and
public utility facilities which have been laid out; and,
B. The Comprehensive Plan for the extension of the City,
its roads, streets, public highways, water and sewer
mains and other instrumentalities of public utilities
within the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
CONFORMANCE WITH ORDINANCES AND POLICIES OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE
The Approving Authority shall review all plans, plats,
and all accompanying documentation required in this Or-
d inance, and require developer and subd iv ider compl iance with
applicable State Law, this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of La Porte, other applicable ordinances of
the City of La Porte, and approved written policies and
procedures of the City of La Porte.
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SKETCH PLANS
The developer or owner of the land may choose to submit
a Sketch Plan to the Director of Community Development
for his formal review. The applicant should d{scuss with
the Director the procedure for submittal and approval of
Subdivision Plats or of Development Site Plans and the
requirements as to the general layout of streets, reserva-
tions of land, street improvements, drainage, sewage, fire
protection, and similar matters, as well as the availability
of existing services. The Director shall also advise the
applicant, where appropriate, to discuss the proposed
development or subdivision with those officials who must
eventually approve these aspects of the Subdivision Plat
or Development Site Plan coming within their jurisdiction.
A. SKETCH PLANS: REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS
(SEE APPENDIX B)
For Major Subdivisions or Developments, the developer
may prepare several different schematic land plans for
the same property during the Sketch Plan stage. Complete
instructions for preparing Sketch Plans for all Develop-
ments or Subdivisions are contained in Appendix B.
B. SKETCH PLANS: SUBMISSION
The City encourages the subdivider or developer to sub-
mit one (1) copy of each Sketch Plan and one (1) copy
of the completed development checklist (available at
the Department) to the Director at least two (2) weeks
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prior to the date he intends to submit his first formal
plan or plat.
C. SKETCH PLANS: EFFECT OF SKETCH PLAN REVIEW
Sketch Plan review is optional and informational in
na ture and no city approval or disapproval resul ts from
its review. The developer may file a formal plan or
plat, regardless of the outcome of Sketch Plan review.
GENERAL PLANS
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.
A. GENERAL PLANS REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMISSION
(SEE APPENDIX C)
Five (5) copies of the General Plan, certified by the
developer and planning consul tants, and one (1) copy of
all required documentation shall be submitted to the De-
partment for review at least two (2) weeks before the
date at which Commission review is requested. Complete
1. Approve the General Plan as filed:
2. Conditionally approve the General Plan as filed, pro-
vided, the reasons for such conditional approval are
stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed
by the Chairman of the Planning Commission.
3. Disapprove the General Plan as filed, provided, the
reasons for such disapproval are stated in writing
and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman
of the Planning Commission.
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instruction for preparing General Plans are contained in
Appendix C.
B. GENERAL PLANS: ACTION BY THE APPROVING AUTHORITY
All General Plans require final approval from the Commission.
Following review of the General Plan, the Commission shall,
within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing date, take
one of the following actions:
Commission action shall be noted on three (3) copies of
the General Plan, which shall be distributed to the de-
veloper, Department, and official files of the Commission.
Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the
developer, the failure of the Planning Commission to act
within thirty (30) days from the date of the filing of the
plan by the developer will cause the plan to be deemed
approved.
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1. Approval: Commission approval of the General Plan author-
izes the developer to file a Preliminary Subdivision
Plat or a Development Site Plan.
2. Conditional Approval: Commission conditional approval re-
quires submission of an amended General Plan and addi-
tional documentation as specified by the Planning Com-
mission for final Commission approval; which may be
filed concurrently with the next Prel iminary Plat or
Development Site Plan, as the case may be.
3. Disapproval: Commission disapproval of a General Plan
requires submission of a new General Plan.
D. OFFICIAL GENERAL PLAN
The original approved mylar of the General Plan, signed
by the developer and planning consul tant, shall be re-
tained by the Department in the official files of the
Commission. No subsequent plan or plat will be approved
until the original mylar has been delivered to the depart-
ment. In the event the developer or subdivider fails to
file a Preliminary Plat or Development Site Plan within
one year of Commission approval of the General Plan,
approval of said General Plan shall terminate upon written
notice to the subdivider, developer, or owner. The de-
veloper, subdivider, or owner may request in writing a
one year extension specifying the reason why a Preliminary
Plat or Development Site Plan has not been filed.
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SUBDIVISION PLATS
The following sections of the Ordinance outline procedures
for preparing and obtaining Commission approval of Sub-
division Plats for residential, commerc ial, or industrial
properties. All Final Subdivision Plats must be recorded
in the County map records.
PRELIMINARY PLATS
Preliminary Plats are required for all Major Subdivisions,
and shall be consistent with the approved General Plan, if
appl icabl e.
A. PRELIMINARY PLATS: REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMISSION
SEE APPENDIX D
Five (5) copies of the Preliminary Plat, certified by the
developer and planning consultant, and one (1) copy of
all required documentation shall be submitted to the Depart-
ment for review at least two (2) weeks before the date at
which Commission review is requested. Preliminary Plats
shall be drawn accurately to scale with exact dimensions
for street centerlines and approximate dimensions for other
lines. Complete instructions for preparing Preliminary
Plats and required accompanying documentation are contained
in Appendix D.
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All Preliminary Plats require final approval from the
Commission. Following review of the Preliminary Plat, the
Commission shall, within thirty (30) calender days of the
filing date, take one of the following actions:
1. Approve the Preliminary Plat as filed:
2. Conditionally approve the Preliminary Plat as filed,
provided, the reasons are stated in writing and a
copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the
Planning Commission.
3. Disapprove the Preliminary Plat as filed, provided,
the reason for such disapproval are stated in writing
and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman
of the Planning Commission.
Commission action shall be noted on three (3) copies of
the Preliminary Plat, which shall be distributed to the de-
veloper, Department, and official files of the Commission.
Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by
the subdivider, the failure of the Planning Commission to
act within thirty (30) days from the date of the filing
of the plat by the developer, will cause the plat to be
deemed approved.
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1. Approval: Commission approval of the Preliminary Plat
authorizes the subdivider to file a Final Plat.
2. Conditional Approval: Commission conditional approval re-
quires submission of an amended Preliminary Plat and addi-
tional documentation as specified by the Planning Com-
mission for final commission approval.
3. Disapproval: Commission disapproval of a Preliminary Plat
requires submission of a new Preliminary Plat.
In the event the subdivider fails to file a Final Plat within
one year of Approving Authority approval of the Preliminary
Plat, approval of said Preliminary Plat shall terminate upon
written notice to the subdivider or owner. The subdivider or
owner may request in writing a one year extension specifying
the reasons why a Final Plat has not been filed.
4.04 FINAL PLATS: REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENTS; DEED RESTRICTIONS
Final plats are required for all subdivisions, and shall be
consistent with the Preliminary Plat if applicable. Final
Plats of subdivisions are drawn accurately to scale with
exact dimensions. Complete instructions for preparing Final
Plats are contained in Appendix D.
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In conjunction with the filing of the Final Plat, the sub-
divider or developer shall file a proposed set of.covenants,
restrictions, conditions, and reservations, affecting the
property enclosed within the Final Plat. The covenants
and restrictions shall include provisions creating an
association of lot owners charged with the responsibility
of promoting the recreation, health, safety, and welfare
of the members of the association, and for the improvement
and maintenance of any common areas, compensating open
space, private streets, alleys, or park ing areas included
within the Final Plat. The association shall be empowered
to levy assessments to be used exclusively in the enforce-
ment of the covenants, restrictions, conditions, and re-
severations affecting the property enclosed in the Final
Plat, and for the furtherance of its responsibility of im-
proving and maintaining any common areas, compensating
open space, private streets, alleys, parking areas or
other private improvements included within the Final Plat.
The assessments levied shall be a charge on the land and
shall be a continuing lien on the property against which
each such assessment is made.
The proposed set of covenants, restrictions, conditions,
and reservations filed shall be submitted to the City
Attorney of the City of La Porte, who shall review the
documents and insure that the form of the documents complies
with this Ordinance.
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Five (5) copies of the Final Plat certified by the owners,
lienholders, and eng ineer or surveyor, and one (1) copy of all
required documentation and one (1) copy of the proposed deed
restrictions outl ined above, shall be submi tted to the De-
partment for review at least two (2) weeks before the date at
which the Final Plat is filed with the Commission.
B. FINAL PLATS: ACTION BY THE APPROVING AUTHORITY
AII'Final Plats require final approval from the Commission.
Following review of the Final Plat, the Commission shall,
within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing date, take
one of the following actions:
1. Approve the Final Plat as filed:
2. Disapprove the Final Plat as filed, provided the reasons
for such disapproval are stated in wri ting and a copy of
the statements is signed by the Cha irman of the Plann ing
Commission.
Commission action shall be noted on three (3) copies of the
Final Plat, which shall be distributed to the developer, De-
partment, and official files of the Commission.
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C. FINAL PLATS: EFFECT OF APPROVAL
1. Approval of a Final Plat as filed and all accompanying
documentation by the Commission, together with approval of
Publ ic Improvement Construction Documents by the Director shall
result in issuance of a Development Authorization by the
Department which permits the developer to begin construction
of subdivision improvements.
2. Disapproval of a Final Plat requires filing of a new Final
Plat.
D. FINAL PLATS: RECORDATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IM-
PROVEMENTS
,.. Final Plat shall not be recorded until executed by the
Director and by the Commission. Before the Final Plat is
executed, the developer shall follow the procedure prov id ed
for in Section 4.04, and construct the proposed improvements
according to the approved plans and specifications. In the
event the developer or owner fails to commence construction of
such improvements within one year of Development Authorization,
approval of the Final Plat shall terminate upon written notice
from the Commission to the developer or owner. The developer
or owner may request in writing a one year extension specifying
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The Planning Commission shall not sign and deliver a copy
of the plat to be recorded, nor shall such Final Plat be re-
corded, if such proposed improvements are not. compl eted
within two years of commencement of construction, and
approved by the Director of Community Development. In the
event the developer or owner fails to complete construction
of such improvements within two years of commencement of
construction, approval of the Final Plat shall terminate
upon written notice from the Commission to the developer
or owner. The developer or owner may request a one year
extension in writing from the Director specifying the
reasons why construction has not been completed.
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strictions called for herein are recorded simultaneously
with the recordation of the Final Plat.
E. OFFICIAL FINAL PLAT
The original recorded mylar film of the Final Plat shall be
retained in the official files of the Commission. The owner
shall sign the Return Map Agreement shown in Enclosure 7 to
Appendix D which authorizes the County Clerk to return said
mylar to the Department after recordation.
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4.05 VACATION OR RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS
The vacation of Subdivision Plats, which is authorized and
regulated by Article 974a, V.T.C.S. Section 5 (a), shall be
permitted, provided:
A." All owners of all property contained within the previous
plat sign the Vacation of Subdivision Declaration shown
on Enclosure 5 to Appendix D;
B. Approval of the Commission is obtained and reflected by
Commission execution of the certificate shown on Enclosure
5 to Appendix D; and
C. Said owners declaration and Commission approval certifi-
cate is recorded as a single instrument in the county
records as required by Article 974a, V.T.C.S. Section 5
(a) .
4.06 AMENDING RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS
An Amend ing Plat may be f il ed for record in the County map
records to correct dimensional errors, notational errors or
other erron eous infonn~.t ion as d ef in ed and prov id ed for und er
Article 974a V.T.C.S. Section 5 (d) provided:
A. The signed Amending Flat certificate shown on Enclosure
4 to Appendix D is placed upon the face of the Amending
Plat;
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Amending Plat and;
C. Commission approval of said Amending Plat is reflected by
Commission execution of said certificate.
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A replat or re-subdivision of. a recorded Subdivision Plat, or
a portion thereof, but without vacation of the immediate
prev ious plat, is hereby expressly authoriz ed to be record ed
and shall be deemed valid and controlling when:
A. It has been signed and acknowledged by only the owners
of the particular property which is being replatted or
re-subdivided on the acknowledgment shown in Enclosure 1
to Appendix D;
B. It does not attempt to alter, amend or remove any covenants
and restrictions;
C. There is compliance, when applicable, with Subsection (c)
and (d) of Section 5, Article 974a, V.T.C.S.;
D. It has been approved by the Commission after being prepared
and filed as though it were an original plat as specified
in Section 4.04 of this Ordinance; and
E. All expenses incurred by the City or the subdivider in the
Replat process shall be borne by the subdivider, including
costs of notice at public hearing.
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4.08 DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: GENERAL
The following sections of this Ordinance outline. procedures
for preparing and obtaining approval for developments not de-
fined herein as subd iv is ions . Except as noted in Section
4.08 (A) below, it shall be a violation of this Ordinance
for any person to develop property within the City of La
Porte without first:
a. Filing a Development Site Plan and required documentation
for approval;
b. Having said Development Site Plan approved according to
the procedures set forth herein; and
c. Obtaining a Development Authorization.
A. DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: EXCEPTIONS TO FILING REQUIREMENTS
1. No Development Site Plan filing shall be required as pro-
v ided for herein in the case of a development which is
strictly agricultural in character and use.
2. No Development Site Plan filing shall be required as pro-
vided for herein in the case of a development that is
solely and strictly a SUbdivision, as that term is defined
herein, and the requirements of Section 4.04 of this
Ordinance have been satisfied for such Subdivision.
3. No Development Site Plan filing shall be required as pro-
vided for herein in the case of a development that is
strictly residential in character and use, and occurs in
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the form of a single family house, regardless of whether
sai'd house is constructed inside or outside of a Sub-
division.
B. MAJOR AND MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: REQUIREMENTS
AND CONTENTS
(SEE APPENDIX E)
For both Major and Minor Developments, the Development Site
Plan is drawn accurately to scale with exact dimensions. When
accompanied by all other required documentation, Development
Site Plans contain sufficient detail for evaluation of the
proposed development. Complete instructions for preparing
Development Site Plans are contained on Appendix E.
4.09 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
A. SUBMISSION
Five (5) copies of the Major Development Site Plan, certified
by the developer and engineer or surveyor, and one (1) copy
of all required documentation shall be submitted to the
Departmerl;t for review at least two (2) weeks before the date
at which Commission review is requested.
B. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ..,SITE PLANS: ACTION BY THE APPROVING
AUTHORITY
The Commission is the Approving Authority for all Major
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Development Plans. Following review of the Major Develop-
ment Site Plan, the Commission shall, within thirty (30)
days of the filing date, take one of the following actions:
1. Approve the Major Development Site Plan as filed;
2. Conditionally approve the Major Development Site Plan as
filed, provided, the reasons for such conditional
approval are stated in writing and a copy of the
statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning
Commission.
3. Disapprove the Major Development Site Plan as filed, pro-
vided, the reasons for such disapproval are stated in
writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the
Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Commission action shall be noted on four (4) copies of
the Major Development Site Plan, which shall be dis-
tributed to the developer, Department, City Code Enforce-
ment Division, and official Commission files. Unless sti-
pulation for additional time is agreed to by the developer,
the failure of the Planning Commission to act within thirty
(30) days from the date of the filing of the plan, by the
developer will cause the plan to be deemed approved.
C. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: EFFECT OF APPROVING
AUTHORITY ACTION
1. Approval of a Major Development Site Plan and all ac-
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companying documentation by' the Commission, together
with approval of Public' Improvements Construction Docu-
ments by the Director, results in issuance of a Develop-
ment Authorization by the Department.
2. Conditional approval of a Major Development Site Plan re-
quires that the developer satisfy the conditions esta-
blished by the Commission. Once the stated conditions
have been satisfied, the Major Development Site Plan
and accompanying documentation may be refiled for Commis-
sion approval.
3. Disapproval of a Major Development Site Plan requires
filing of a new Major Development Site Plan.
4.10 MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
A. MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: SUBMISSION
Five (5) copies of the Minor Development Site Plan, certified
by the owner and engineer or surveyor, and one (1) copy of all
required documentation shall be submitted to the Department
for review at least two (2) weeks before the date at which
Director review is requested.
B. MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: ACTION BY THE APPROVING
AUTHORITY
The Director is the Approving Authority for all Minor De-
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ment Site Plan, the Director shall, within two (2) weeks
of the filing date, take one of the following actions:
1. Approve the Minor Development Site Plan as filed;
2. Conditionally approve the Minor Development Site Plan as
filed, provided, the reasons for such conditional approval
are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed
by the Director.
3. Disapprove the Minor Development Site Plan as filed,
provided, the reasons for such disapproval are stated
in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the
Director.
Department action shall be noted on three (3) copies of
the Minor Development Site Plan, which shall be distributed
to the developer, Department, and the City Code Enforce-
ment Division. Unless stipulation for additional time is
agreed to by the Developer, the failure of the Director to act
within two (2) weeks from the date of the Plan by the De-
veloper will cause the Plan to be deemed approved.
C. MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: EFFECT OF APPROVING
AUTHORITY ACTION
1. Approval of a Minor Development Site ,Plan and all accom-
panying documentation by the Director, together with
approval of Public Improvement Construction Documents by
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the Director, results in issuance of a Development
Authorization by the Department.
2. Conditional approval of a Minor Development Site Plan re-
quires that the developer satisfy the condit"ions esta-
blished by the Department. Once the stated conditions
have been satisfied, the Mirror Development Site Plan
and accompanying documentation may be resubmitted for
Department approval.
3. Disapproval of a Minor Development Site Plan requires
filing of a new Minor Development Site Plan.
D. MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: APPEALS
Director disapproval of a Minor Development Site Plan may be
appealed to the Commission within twenty (20) days of the
mailing of a written notice of disapproval. The following
materials must be filed with the City Secretary:
1. A copy of the Director's disapproval letter;
2. A letter stating the basis of appeal;
Once the appeal has been filed, the Minor Development Site
Plan will be presented to the Commission for its ruling
as specified for Major Development Site Plans in Section
4 . 09 (B) above.
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E. MAJOR AND MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: OFFICIAL
DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN
The official approved mylar film of the Development Site
Plan shall be retained in the official files of the De-
partment or Commission as the case may be. A, Development
Authorization will not be issued until said mylar film
has been delivered to the Department.
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5.00 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENTS
A. La Porte Street Classif ication System
1. General: The street pattern of a city should provide
adequate circulation within the city while discouraging
through traffic within local neighborhoods. This may be
accomplished by providing thoroughfares spaced at
approximately one-mile intervals and collector streets
within neighborhoods spaced at about half-mile inter-
vals to link local streets to the thoroughfare network.
2. The La Porte Street Classification System may be found
in Table 5-1.
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TABLE 5-1
LA PORTE STREET CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
CLASSIFICATION
TRAFFIC
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R.O.W. PAVEMENT WIDTH
WIDTH (CURB TO CURB)
( Fee.tl____--..:-1E~~~l. ...
MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
Controlled Access
Highway (SH 146/225)
4-10
(Determined by TSDHPT) *
Semi-Controlled Access
Highway (Fairmont Pkwy)
4-8
(Determined by Harris County
Commissioners Court)
Primary Arterial
4-6
120
Dual 37'sections
with 26' median
OTHER THOROUGHFARES
Secondary Arterial
Class 100/50
4
100
Dual 25' sections
with 30' median
Secondary Arterial
Class 80150
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80
Dual 25' sections
wi center turn lane
COLLECTOR STREETS
Class 70/40
Class 60/36
Class 60/32
2
2
70
60
60
40' wi curb parking
36' wi ctr. turn lane
2
32'
NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS AND ALLEYS
Local Streets
2
50
28
Private Streets
2
28
28
Public and Private
Alleys and
Private Drives
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20
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A. HORIZONTAL GEOMETRIC DESIGN STANDARDS may be found in
Table 5-2.
B. MINIMUM WIDTHS: Publ ic or private streets shall have a
minimum pavement width of 28 feet. Publ ic or private
alleys shall have a minimum pavement width of 20 feet.
C. THOROUGHFARE EXTENSIONS: Right of way widths for
thoroughfare extensions shall be as indicated in Table
5-1 along the entire frontage of the tract being de-
veloped. Where the existing dedicated right of way
width fronting the adjacent property is less than shown
on Table 5-1, a transition zone of 300 feet of frontage
of the new development shall be provided between the
existing and new right of ways.
D. CONTINUATION OF ADJOINING STREETS: The arrangement of
streets in new developments shall make provisions for
the appropriate continuation of existing streets from
adjoining properties.
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LA PORTE STREET SYSTEM HORIZONTAL GEOMETRIC DESIGN STANDARDS
STANDARD
(Min1mYm'Ynl@~~ noe&d)
THOROUGHFARES
MAJOR ." OTHER
STREETS
COLLECTOR' LOCAL
ALLEYS
CURVES
Maximum block length (1)
1800
800
1600
2000
1400
NA
Centerline curve
radius (1)
2000
400
50
35
Reverse curve
radius (1)
800
2000
400
300
200
Tangent between
reverse curves (1)
100
100
100
50
30
INTERSECTIONS
Tangent length approach-
ing intersections
100
70
70
50
30
Offset distance (1)
200
150
go
+1- 5
125
125
100
Intersecting streets go
angle of intersection (2) +1- 5
go go
+1 - 10 +1- 10
go
+1- 15
Edge of right of way
curve radius at normal
intersection (1)
20
15
25
25
20
Edg~ of right of way
curve radius at acute
angle intersection (1)
30
25
20
30
25
DEAD END STREETS AND ALLEYS
Maximum length (1)
(3 )
300
(3)
(3 )
(3 )
600
Cul-de-sac radius (1)
NA
NA
NA
50
60 (4)
NOTES
(1)
(2)
(3 )
(4 )
Feet
Degrees
Dead end streets
Non-residential
OaO.
and alleys not permitted
streets
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5.01 GENERAL STREET STANDARDS (continued)
E. FUTURE PROJECTIONS OF STREETS: Where adjoining areas
are not developed, but may be developed, the arrang ement
of streets in a new development shall make provisions
for the proper proj ection of streets into adjoining
areas by carrying the new streets to the boundaries
of the new development at appropriate locations. All
such streets shall be designed in accordance with
Tables 5-1 and 5-2 and the PICM.
F. PARTIAL OR HALF-STREETS: Partial or half-streets may be
provided where the Commission feels that a street should
be located on a property line. Inside the City limits,
the partial street may be dedicated, with a one-foot
reserve in fee along the property line. Outside the
City limits, the following note shall be used on such
partial streets: "This foot strip is
dedicated as an easement for all utility purposes
including storm and sanitary sewers and shall automati-
cally become dedicated for street purposes when and
insofar as a foot strip adjacent to it is so
dedicated. "
G. PROVISIONAL ONE FOOT RESERVE to be used along the side
or end of streets that abut acreage tracts. The note
shown in Enclosure 8 to Appendix D is to appear on
the Final Plats and Street Dedication Plats, where
appropriate.
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H. HARRIS COUNTY ROAD LAW
All subdivisions within the City's extraterritorial juris-
diction shall comply with the current Harris County
Road Law. The statement to be found in Enclosure 1 to
Appendix D is to appear in Final Plats.
I. STREET NAI-tES
1. Street names shall be the same as existing street
names, if they are continuations of existing streets.
Otherwise, no street name shall be permitted that
is a dupl icate of an existing or proposed street
name within the City.
2. Proposed new names must be submitted to the Depart-
ment for checking prior to the submittal of first
plat or plan.
3. The developer shall provide street name signs in
accordance with the approved City Public Improvements
Criteria Manual.
J. ALLEYS: Alleys may be provided within any subdivision or
development to provide secondary vehicular access to
building sites which otherwise have their primary access
f rom an adj acent publ ic street. All eys shall not be
used or designed to provide principal access to any
tract of land and shall not prov ide access to property
outside the development boundaries in which the alleys
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K. PRIVATE STREETS AND ALLEYS: Streets and alleys 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 publ ic streets. Right of way lines may be coter-
minous with the edge of pavement.
L. ENGINEERING DATA (See Appendices A through F)
5.02 SIDEWALKS
All sidewalks, where required by the Comprehensive Plan
or by the Commission shall be constructed in accordance
with the PICM.
5.03 LOTS
General: 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. Lots
should be rectangular so far as practicabl.e and should
have the side lot lines at right angles to the streets
on which the lot faces or rad ial to curved street lines.
Lots with double frontage are prohibited except when
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baCking~n major thoroughfares !It
the Planning Commission.
upon approval
by
A. All lots shown on the plat will be for residential pur-
poses unless otherwise noted.
B. 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".
C. Driveway access to thoroughfares shall be prohibited.
(See City Thoroughfare Plan).
D. Double front lots are prohibited except when backing
on major thoroughfares.
E. MINIMUM LOT SIZES:
1. Lot width and area requirements established by the City
Zoning Ordinance shall govern.
2. All lots must have at minimum of twenty feet (20) of
frontage on a public street.
3. All lots within the City's extraterritiorial juris-
diction shall meet the minimum width and area require-
ments established in the R-l, low density residential
district of the Zoning Ordinance.
FRONT
REAR
EXTERIOR SIDE
INTERIOR SIDE
25
20
15
5
25
20
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5.04 BUILDING LINES (NUMBERS REPRESENT FEET)
LOT LINE
THOROUGHFARES
COLLECTOR
STREET
LOCAL
STREET
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
FRONT 25 25 20
REAR
(ADJOINING RESIDENTIAL) 20 20 20
(ELSEWHERE) 10 10 10
EXTERIOR SIDE 15 15 15
INTERIOR SIDE
(ADJOINING RESIDENTIAL) 10 10 10
(ELSEWHERE) 5 5 5
A. EXTRATERRITORIAL JURSIDICTION: All building lines'
shall meet the minimum setback established in the
R-l, low density residential district of the City
Zoning Ordinance, except in the case of non-single
family residential development which shall require
a 20 foot minimum side yard building line adjacent
to a public street.
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TRANSITION BUILDING LINES having a minimum
45 degrees are to be provided where an
building lines is greater than 5 feet.
angle of
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5.05 EASEMENTS
A. DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
1. The location and width of all easements shall be
determined by the Director of Community DevelOp-
ment for all plats or plans within the cities juris-
diction, 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 languag e in Enclosure 1 to
Appendix D.
B. UTILITY EASEMENTS to be worked out with the publ ic and
private utility companies pursuant to the requirements
established herein, including but not limited to the
requirements of subsection 4.04 above.
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PLATTING OF PUBLIC STREETS OR EASEMENTS ACROSS PRIVATE
EASEMENTS OR FEE STRIPS.
A copy of the instrument establ ishing any private
easement shall be submitted with the Development Site
Plan or the Prel iminary Plat as refl ected by the
Title Certificate submitted.
1.
2.
Easement boundaries must be tied by dimensions to
adjacent lot and tract corners. Where the private
easement has no def ined location or width, an effort
shall be made to reach agreement on a def ined ease-
ment. Where no agreement can be reached, then existing
facilities shall be accurately located and tied to
lot lines, and building setback lines shall be es-
tablished as specified in Section 5.04.
3.
Prior to approval of the Final Plat or Develop-
ment Site Plan, the developer or dedicator of any
Subdivision Plat or Development Site Plan, wherein
pUblic streets or easements are shown crossing private
easements or fee strips, shall by letter to the City
Planning Commission assume responsibility for seeing
that any adjustments and protection of existing pipe-
lines, electrical transmission lines, or other faci-
lities shall be planned and provided for to the
satisfaction of the holder of the private easements
or fee strips and the Director prior to the fil ing
of the plat or plan for record.
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Prior to filing of the Final Plat or pevelopment Site
Plan for record, the follow ing requ irements must be
met:
a.
The developer or dedicator of any plat or plan shall
obtain from the holder of any private easement or
fee strip within the plat or plan crossed by proposed
streets or other public easements an instrument grant-
ing to the publ ic the use of sa id publ ic streets or
easements over and across said private easements or
fee strips for construction, operation, and main-
tenance of those public facilities normally using
the type of publ ic streets and easements ind ica ted.
This instrument shall be delivered to the City
Planning Commission to be filed for record along
with the plat or plan.
b.
The developer shall furnish the Planning Commission
with a letter from the holder of the private easements
or fee strips in questions stating that arrangements
for any required adjustments in pipelines, electrical
transmission lines, or other similar facilities have
been made to the satisfaction of the holder of the
easements.
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6.00 MONUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENTS
6.01 SUBDIVISIONS
A. Permanent control monuments, one for each five acres .of
property or f ract ion thereof, shall be plac ed along
street centerlines or at subdivision corners. The
location of control monuments shall be approved by
the Department at the Preliminary Plat stage and
shown on the Final Plat. The construction of permanent
control requirements shall be in accordance with the
P.I.C.M.
At least one control monument shall be accurately tied,
by angle and distance to an approved City of La Porte
monument. Elevations shall be established for each
control monument installed. Datum shall be suppl ied
or approved by the Department.
Elevations and coordinate values for each control monu-
ment shall be submitted in accordance with Appendix D
(Subdivision Plats) and approved by the Department
prior to execution of the Final Plat.
B. All corners of the subdivision, all angle points and
points of curvature in the subdivision boundary, all
block corners, all angle points and points of curvature
in each street right of way shall be marked with iron
rods not less than three fourths (3/4) of an inch in
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diameter and thirty (30) inches in length, placed flush
with the finished ground elevation.
C. All lot corners shall be marked with iron rods not less
than five-eights (5/8) of an inch in diameter and thirty
(30) inches in length, placed flush with the finished
ground elevation.
All required monumentation shall be completed prior to
final acceptance of the subdivision and execution of
the Plat.
6.02 MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS:
Permanent control monuments, one for each five acres of
property or fraction thereof, shall be placed along street
centerlines or at corners of the development. The location
of control monuments shall be approved by the Department
and shown on the Development Site Plan. The construction
of permanent control monuments shall be in accordance with
the P. r. C. M.
At least one control monument shall be accurately tied, by
angle and distance to an approved City of La Porte monument.
Elevations shall be established for each control monument in-
stalled. Datum shall be supplied or approved by the Depart-
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Elevation and coordinate values for each control monument
shall be submitted and approved by the Department prior
to or concurrent with acceptance of all Public. Improve-
men ts.
All lot corners within the Development shall be marked
with iron rods not less than five-eights (5/8) of an
inch in diameter and thirty (30) inches in length, placed
flush with the finished ground elevation prior to commence-
ment of any building construction.
All lot corners of Minor .Developments shall be marked with
iron rods not less than five-eights (5/8) of an inch in
diameter and thirty (30) inches in length, placed flush
with the finished ground elevation. Lot corners shall be
established and placed prior to commencement of any
building construction.
7.01 DEVELOPMENT COSTS
The developer shall pay all costs for providing the
6.03 MINOR DEVELOPMENTS
7.00 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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development with streets, water mains, sanitary sewers,
and storm sewers in accordance with plans and specifi-
cations for such improvement approved by the Director of
Community Development and in the manner set out in the
adopted Utility Extension Policy. The subdivider shall
pay all costs associated with street lighting as set out
in the PICM.
7.02 DEVELOPER GUARANTEE
The subdivider or developer shall guarantee construction
of all approved public improvements as provided in this
Ordinance and in conformance with the adopted PICM.
7.03 APPROVAL OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
The ins.tallation of the approved improvements shall be
under the inspection of the Director or his representative
and the Director shall certify the installation as being
in accordance with the approved plans and specifications
before the Planning Commission will execute a Subdivision
Plat for recordation, or before the City will accept
said public improvements for maintenance.
8.00 REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERSIZING
All improvements required in a Subdivision or Development
will be installed at developer's cost, unless otherwise
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provided. The cost of utilities and streets which are
required by the City to be larger than would normally be
needed to serve the proposed addition will be partially
reimbursed. The reimbursable amount will be the difference
between the cost of the facilities that would be adequate
to serve the addition and the cost of the facilities
required by the City. A reimbursement contract will be
negotiated between the City Council and the Developer.
9.00 RECORD DRAWINGS
The engineer representing the developer must present to
the Director, reproducible complete "record drawings" for
all paving, drainage structures, water lines and sewer
lines within thirty (30) days after completion of each
contract. The Director will not certify approval of
public improvements construction until record drawings
have been submitted.
10.00 FEES AND CHARGES
The following schedul e of fees and charg es shall be
,paid into the general fund of the City of La Porte
when any map or plat is' tendered to the Director, and
each of the fees and charges provided herein shall be
paid in advance, and the City Planning Commission shall
take no action until the fee shall have been paid.
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DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PLAT FEES
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ADDITIONAL FEE PER
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( $ ) ($ ) ( $ )
I Sketch Plan None N/A None None
I General Plan $25.00 1st 10 acres $2.50 N/A
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Final Plats $50.00 Entire sub- N/A N/A
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I Major Development $50.00 1st 10 acres $5.00 N/A
Site Plans
I Minor Development $15.00 1st 5 acres $5.00 N/A
Site Plans
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11.00 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION
11.01 STREETS AND ALLEYS
All streets shall be reinforced concrete pavement on a
compacted subgrade. Concrete pavement shall be provided
with either an integral curb poured with the pavement
or a separate curb constructed on top as required by
the PICM and subj ect to the approval of the Director of
Community Development.
a. Pavement Design: Pavement design shall conform to the
PICM.
b. Curb and Gutter: Curb and combination curb shall be con-
structed of reinforced concrete. Cross section and
slopes shall conform to the PICM.
c. Laboratory Control: All concrete shall be designed and
controlled by a competent laboratory as required by the
PICM.
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11.02 DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWER
Adequate drainage shall be provided within the limits
of the subdivision. The protection of adjoining property
shall be accounted for in the design of the system.
The des ign and siz ing of the system shall be in confor-
mance with the PICM, and subj ect to the approval of
the Harris County Flood Control District and the Director
of Community Development.
11.03 WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM
The design and construction of all water and sewer systems
shall be in conformance with the PICM, and subj ect to
approval by the Director of Communi"ty Development. The
developer or owner shall provide the necessary certifi-
cates from all other governmental agencies certifying
compliance with their regulations.
11.04 STREET LIGHTING
All residential streets and non-residential parking lots
in La Porte must be served adequately by lights.
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Lighting must be located and installed in accordance
with the specifications of the PICM.
12.00 OPEN SPACE WITHIN SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENTS.
PARKS AND PARKLAND DEDICATION. SPECIAL USE SITES.
12.01 GENERAL
Subdividers and developers shall provide for adequate
open space and recreational space in accordance with
the Comprehensive Plan of the City, and pursuant to the
requirements of this Ordinance.
12.02 DEDICATION OF PARKLAND REQUIRED
Whenever a Final Plat is f il ed of reco'rd with the County
Clerk of Harris County in accordance with the provisions
of this Ordinance, and whenever a Development Site Plan
is submitted and filed with the Approving Authority of the
City in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance
for each development that contains more than one residen-
tial dwelling unit, such plat or plan shall contain a
clear fee simple dedication of an area of land to the
City for park purposes, which area shall equal one acre
for each 160 proposed dwelling units. Any proposed Sketch
Plan, General Plan, Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, or
Development Site Plan shall show the area proposed to
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be dedicated for park land under this Ordinance. Credit
shall be given for land dedicated within a development
or subdivision for Compensating Open Space on an acre
per acre basis.
12.03 DEDICATION OF PARK LAND LESS THAN ONE ACRE IN SIZE
PROHIBITED.
Notwithstanding Section 1~.02 above, the City Council
hereby declares and finds that dedication and development
of an area smaller than one acre for public park purposes
is impractical, and not in furtherance of the objectives
established for open space and parks in the City's
Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, for Development Site
Plans or Final Plats that are filed for approval by the
Approving Authority in accordance with the provisions
of this Ordinance and include- 160 proposed dwelling
units or less, the developer or subdivider shall be
required to pay the applicable cash in lieu of land
amount set forth in Section 12.05 B. rather than dedicate
any land area to the City. No subdivision Final Plat or
Development Site Plan containing a dedication of land
for parks or open space to the Ci ty less than one acre
in size shall be approved.
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Notwithstanding Section 12.02 above, in the case of De-
velopment Site Plans or Final Plats that are filed for
approval by the Approving Authority that include 800
proposed dwelling units or less, the Approving Authority
shall have the right to accept the dedication for apprc;>val
of the Development Site Plan or Final Plat, or to refuse
same, after consideration of the recommendation of the
Department regarding said proposed park land dedication,
and to require the payment of cash in lieu of land in
the amount set forth in Section 12.05 B, if the Approving
Authority determines that sufficient park area is already
in the public domain (in accordance with the obj ectives
establ ished for open space and parks set forth in the
City's Comprehensive Plan) in the area of the proposed
Development or Subdivision, or if the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan regarding parks and open space would
be better served by expanding or improving existing
parks or open space areas.
12.05 MONEY IN LIEU OF LAND
Subject to veto of the Approving Authority, a subdivider or
developer responsible for park land dedication according to
the terms of this Ordinance may elect to meet the require-
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ments for park land ded ication set forth above in whol e
or in part by a cash payment to the City in lieu of
land, in an amount set forth in Section 12.05 B. below.
Such payment in lieu of land shall be made at or prior
to the time of Final Plat or Development Site Plan approval
by the Approving Authority.
A. The City may from time to time decide to
purchase land for parks in or near the area
of actual or potential development or sub-
division activity. If the City does purchase
park land in a park zone (defined below)
subsequent park land dedications for that zone
shall be in cash only and calculated to re-
imburse the City's actual cost of acquisition
and development of such land for parks.
The cash amount shall be equal to the sum
of the average price per acre of such land,
and the actual cost of adjacent streets and
on-site utilities. Once the City has been
reimbursed entirely for all such park
lands within a park zone, this Section
shall cease to apply and the other Sec-
tions of this Ordinance shall again be
appl icabl e.
B. To the extent that Section A. above is not
applicable, the dedication requirement shall
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be met by a payment in lieu of land at
a per acre price sufficient to acquire
land and provide for adjacent streets
and utilities for a park to serve the
Park Zone in which such Development
is located. Such per acre price shall
be computed on the basis of $175.00
per dwelling unit. Cash payment may be used
only for acquisition or improvement of a park
located within the same zone as the Develop-
ment or Subdivision to be served by said
park.
12.06 SPECIAL FUND, RIGHT TO REFUND
There is hereby established a special fund for the deposit
of all sums paid in lieu of land dedication under this
Ordinance or any preceeding ordinance, which funds shall
be known as the Park Land Dedication Fund. The City shall
account for all sums paid in lieu of land dedication under
this Ordinance with reference to the individual plats or
plans involved. Any funds paid for such purposes must be
expended by the City within two years of the date received
by the City for acquisition or development of a park.
Such funds shall be considered to be spent on a first in,
first out basis. If not so expended, the owners of the pro-
perty on the last day of such period shall be entitled
to a pro rata refund of such sum, computed on a square
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request such refund within one year of entitlement, in
writing, or such right shall be barred.
12.07 SPECIAL USE SITES. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
Land shown on the Comprehensive Plan as being suitable for
development of the City for a major recreational center,
school site, park, or other public use, shall be reserved
for a period of one year after the Preliminary Plat or
Development Site Plan is approved by the City if within
thirty days after such approval the City Council advises
the subdivider or developer of its intent to acquire the
land or of the intent of another governmental unit to
acquire the land, for purchase by the interested govern-
mental authori ty at the land's appraised value at the
time of purchase. A failure by the City Council to so
notify the Subdivider or Developer shall constitute a
waiver of the right to reserve the land. Any waiver of
the right to reserve the land shall no longer be effective
if the Preliminary Plat shall 'expire without adoption
of a Final Plat.
12.08 PARK ZONES
For purposes of this Ordinance, the Planning Commission,
upon recommendation of the Director and the Parks and
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Recreation Department of the City, and in accordance with
the Comprehensive Plan of the City, shall promulgate an
official parks and recreation map for the City. The map
shall create Park Zones, specifically designed to service
a majority of the residences within a convenient distance
of any park located or to be located within the zone.
Establishment of said zones shall be prima facie proof
that any park located therein is within a conven,ient
distance from any residence located within said zone.
12.09 CHARACTERISTICS OF PARK LAND DEDICATED
Any land dedicated to the City under this Ordinance must
be suitable for park and recreational use. Any areas of
unusual topography or slope which render said areas un-
usable for organized recreational activitities is generally
unsuitable. Drair:lage areas may be accepted as part of a
park if the channel is constructed in accordance with
City engineering standards, and if no significant area
of the park is cut off f rom access f rom such channel.
Each park must have access to a public street.
12.10 INSTRUMENTS OF DEDICATION
The park land dedication required by this Ordinance shall
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be made in the case of a Subdivision by a reservation on
the Final Plat as filed in the map records of Harris County,
Texas, unless additional dedication is required subsequent
to the filing of the Final Plat. In the case of a ,Develop-
ment Site Plan, the dedication required by this Ordinance
shall be made by filing of a deed to the deed records of
Harris County.
In either event, if the actual number of completed dwelling
units exceed the figure upon which the original dedication
was based, such additional dedication shall be required,
and shall be made by payment by the cash in lieu of land
amount provided by Section 5 of this Ordinance.
13.00 VARIANCES
In those instances where, in the opinion of the Com-
mission, strict compliance with the terms, rules, con-
ditions, policies and standards of the Commission provided
in this Ordinance would create an undue hardship by
depriving the applicant or subdivider of the reasonable
use of the land or, where, in the opinion of the Commission,
there are unusual physical characteristics which affect
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compliance with the terms and conditions of this Ordinance
or any rule promulgated under this Ordinance not feasible,
the Commission may grant the applicant or subdivider a
variance as to one or more 'requirements as long as the
general purpose of this Ordinance is maintained. Economic
hardship shall not constitute the sole basis for granting
a variance under this section.
A. A variance granted under the provisions of this Or-
dinance shall apply only to the specific property upon
which the Commission was requested to approve a plat
and that such variance shall not constitute a change
of this Ordinance, or any part thereof, or establish
any policy, rule or regulation contrary to the pro-
visions of this Ordinance.
B. Any variance on a recorded plat granted before the
date of .adoption of this Ordinance is hereby recognized
as continuing to be valid and compliance with the
provisions of this Section shall not be required.
C. Any person desirinS:) to secure a variance as to the pro-
visiqns of this Ordinance must submit a written request
with the other materials pursuant to Section 4.00 et
seq. herein. Any request for a variance must cite
the specific rule, policy or standard contained in
this Ordinance from which a variance is desired.
Additionally, the request must state the extent of
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No variance may be granted by the Commission unless
approved by a majority vote of the members present at
the meeting of the Commission at which the variance re-
quest is presented and that the commission affirma-
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1. That the variance would not be contrary to the
general purpose and goals stated in this Ordinance.
2. That the variance would not be detrimental to the
public health, safety or welfare, to be injurious
to adjacent property, or prevent the subdivision or
development of other land in the area in accordance
with the provisions of this Ordinance.
E. Such finding of the Commission, together with the
specific facts upon which such findings are based shall
be incorporated into the official minutes of the Com-
mission meeting at which such variance was granted.
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LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
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APPENDIX A, LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVAL PROCESS
1.
GENERAL. This appendix is written to assist applicants in
preparing development proposals for City approval.
2.
PROJECT
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3.
APPROVAL
depicts
PROCESS.
the City
The flowchart at Enclosure 1
Development Project Approval
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS. The following appendices
describe the City standards for preparing plans or plats and
the documents which must be submitted therewith:
APPENDIX
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Sketch Plans
General Plans
Subdivision Plats
Development Site Plans
Additional Documentation,
Standards, Certificates
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APPENDIX B, SKETCH PLANS
A developer may choose to submit a sketch plan to the department
for informal review. The sketch plan should be drawn to
approximate scale and 'dimensional accuracy. It is suggested,
especially for major developments and subdivisions, that the
sketch plan be prepared on the City's standard 1:100 scale
topographic maps, which may be acquired from the Department. A
sketch plan should contain the following information.
1. ~__~!__E~~~~~Q__Q~x~l~~m~nt~ if known (cannot be a
duplicate of any other name used within the City's
jurisdiction) and the names of owners of property
adjoining the tract as disclosed by the most recent ad
valorem tax record.
2. Lo~at1~n_~-11QiDit1~ to show location of the tract
within the City.
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(pointing to the top of sheet if
4. Date: (each revision to bear a new date)
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Show property boundaries to
7. Existing__~~~~~ The approximate location of all
existing structures within the tract.
8. Other_E~1~~1Dg_E~atures~ All existing streets,
parking areas, 'easements, public utilities, storm
drainage outfalls, high banks of water courses,
ravines and other significant physical features or
developments both within the tract and within 500 feet
of it.
9. fL~~~~~g_E~gt~L~ The approximate location of
proposed streets, parking areas, easements, public
utilities, storm drainage outfalls, high banks of
water courses, ravines.
10. Q!h~~_lDf~Lmg11~ If known and where applicable,
show location of proposed lines, blocks and lots,
reserves, foot prints of buildings, number of stories
and proposed usage.
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APPENDIX C, GENERAL PLANS (Page 1)
This appendix to the La Porte Development Ordinance pr'escribes
criteria for the preparation of General Plans and the information
which must be submitted therewith'.
A. GRAPHIC CONTENTS (see Appendix F)
1. Nsm~~I-D~yglQ~mgn~-sng_gggb_g~velo~mgn~_Ebase (Cannot
be duplicates of any other names used within the City's
jurisdiction)
2.
IYl2~I--D~ v e l.Q12men t
Checklist).
(See 'La
Porte
Development
3. ~~~tiQn_____~f______land within proposed
development:"_._ acres out of the
Survey, Abstract Number _, Harris, County, Texas".
identify owners of each tract, if separate ownership.
4. Phas~~: Total number of Subdivisions and number of each
type (unsubdivided) Development planned
5. Nam~Qf Dg,yglQ~g,r:
6. Ham&-Q!~gi~~~~ed~YrY~Q~_Q~__gnglneeL__~re~grin~__the
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7. EiliDg_g~ (Each revision to bear new date)
8. SQ~ (1" = 100'unless another scale is approved by the
Department): Exact
9.
NQ~~A~~ (Pointing
practicable)
toward
top
of
sheet
10. ~y__Map (to show relation of development to surrounding
streets, railroads, and water courses.
11. PerimeteL--QQ.Ynggrie~:
property.
Draw perimeter
boundary
12.
Adjacent__QLQ~~: Indicate name
adjacent subdivisions, streets,
courses, acreage tracts, and other
features.
and locations for
easements, water
natural and manmade
13. fhY~igg1-f~gtu~~: Show high banks of water courses and
ravines and other natural or man-made physical
development obstacles.
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14. ~ntQY~--1ines: Show land contours at one foot
intervals, as taken' from City topographic maps or from a
ground survey.
15.
~Yilging___lines: Indicate required building
adjacent to all existing or proposed public and
streets and alleys
lines
private
16.
Sybdivi~ions: Show
number of lots within
within typical blocks.
proposed layout of
each block. Show
blocks and
lot layout
17. ~ndominiums: If building locations are known, draw the
footprint of each building, indicating the building
type, number of stories and the number of each type unit
contained therein. For each type unit" indicate floor
area. Indicate desired density for the entire complex.
18. Res~ryes: Draw boundaries of and designate location,
approximate area (in square feet and acres) and proposed
usage of any sites intended for restricted or
unrestricted reserves (within subdivisions) or for
developments other than subdivisions. Indicate existing
and proposed zoning of each site.
,19. Unsubgivided~y~lg~m~nt~ (See Appendix E): If known,
draw site plans for unsubdivided developments and
identify each building planned and its size, number of
stories and proposed usage.
20. Stre~~~~ Show right of ways for all streets and alleys,
either existing or proposed, within the plat boundaries
and immediately adjacent thereto. Indicate right-of-way
width of all streets. (See PICM for street design
criteria.)
21. ~~t__ngmes: Provide names of all existing streets
located within the plat boundaries and immediately
adjacent thereto.
22. lltlllt~_Eg~~m~~: Indicate location, widths, and types
(common use, waterline, sanitary sewer, drainage, power,
etc.) for all easements, either existing or proposed,
within the plat boundaries and immediately adjacent
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23.
EAis~ing_~YQliQ_y~ili~ies:
size of adjacent City water
storm drainage outfalls.
sanitary sewer manholes and
known.
Indicate the location and
and sanitary sewer mains and
Indicate depth of adjacent
storm drainage outfalls, if
24. FIQQQ__hazarg--s~: Show approximate boundary of flood
hazard area, as taken' from City topographic maps or
other sources.
B. DOCUMENTATION. The following documents are to be furnished
with General Plans.
1. La-EQL~~ Development Checklist (available at Department)
2. LQca1i2D-Q~_YiQinity_MaD, marked to show location of
property.
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 1)
This appendix to 'the La Porte
criterIa for the preparation of
Plats and the information which
Appendix F)
Development Ordinance pr'escribes
subdivision Preliminary and Final
must be submitted therewith. (See
PRELIMINARY PLATS
(MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS)
A. GRAPHIC CONTENTS: PRELIMINARY PLATS
1. Name Q!_~yQg1~~1on (Cannot be a duplicate of any other
name used within the City's jurisdiction)
2. lYQe oI-QgxglQQment (See La Porte Development Checklist)
3.
J2g~~J:.i.Qli.QlL.Q!_l.s.n.9. on which Subdivision lies: "
acres out of the _______ Survey, Abstract Number
Harris County, Texas.
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4. ~QR~s~~__QIQQ~t1es: Total number of lots, blocks and
reserves.
5. Ham&-.Q!-Q~~l~ (If a company or corporation, list
name and title of authorized representative)
6. Name of Planning Consultsn~
7. E111ng~at~ (date of formal presentation to City
Planning and Zoning Commission
8. Scal~ (1" = 100' unless another scale is approved by the
City Planner): Exact
9. North A~H (Pointing toward top of sheet)
10. Key Map (to show relation of development to surrounding
streets, railroads, and water courses.
11. Perimete~__QQYDda~i~~:
subdivision.
Draw perimeter boundaries of
12.
Adj~~~Dt__QrQQgLtY: Indicate name
adjacent subdivisions, streets,
courses, acreage tracts, and other
features.
and locations of
easements, water
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 2)
13. Phy~ica1-fe~~y~: Show high banks of water courses and
ravines ,and other' natural or man-made physical
development obstacles.
14. ~QntQYL-_lines: Show land contours at one foot contour
intervals, as taken from City topographic maps or from a
ground survey.
15. Building_lines: Indicate building lines adjacent to all
existing or proposed street right of ways, easements,
side or rear lot lines, or other locations required by
City Ordinances.
16. LgYQY1-gn~_identifi~~tion: Show proposed layout of
blocks and lots within blocks'. Wherever possible, side
lot lines should be perpendicular or radial to street
right of ways. Number blocks consecutively and encircle
block numbers. Number lots consecutively within
blocks. If compensating open space is required,
indicate size of each lot or building site.
17. ~QngQminiums: Draw the footprint of each building site
and show overall dimensions and building type for each
building. Show shortest distances from each building to
nearest building and property line. For each building
type, draw to larger scale the plan of each building
type, showing all perimeter wall dimensions and the
dimensions and location of walls between units.
Designate each unit type and floor area in square feet.
18. Resery~~: Draw boundaries for and designate area (in
square feet and acres) for unrestricted reserves and
those dedicated for restricted usages, such as those for
drainage, recreation, parkland, or other uses (indicate
intended usage and existing zoning).
19. St~~~: Show right of ways of all streets and alleys,
either existing or proposed, within the plat boundaries
and immediately adjacent thereto. Indicate right-of-way
width between points of curvature and tangency and at
changes in width (See PICM for street design criteria.)
20. St~~t__ngmes: Provide names of all existing and
proposed streets located within the plat boundaries and
immediately adjacent thereto. (Cannot be duplicates of
any street names in current use, unless continuations of
existing streets).
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21. ~~ili~x_~~~~m~nts: Indicate location, widths, and types
(common use, waterline, sanitary sewer, drainage, power,
etc.) for all easements, either existing or proposed,
within the plat boundaries and immediately adjacent
thereto. (See PICM for easement criteria.) Indicate
recording information for existing easements.
22. E1QQ~__h~zar~__~r~: Show boundary of flood hazard area
as taken from City topographic maps or other sources.
(See La Porte Flood Hazard Prevention Ordinance)
23. SurY~~__mQnYm~n~__ti~=in: Show nearest City-approved
survey monument and exact bearing (nearest second) and
distance (nearest hundredth of a foot) to a defined
point on the perimeter boundary of the property (See
Section 6.01 of the Ordinance).
24. ~YrveX_QQntrQl_mQnYm~nts: Show location of all proposed
survey control monuments to be installed by the
developer pursuant to Section 6.01 of the Ordinance.
B. DOCUMENTATION: PRELIMINARY PLATS
The following documents are to be furnished with Preliminary
Plats:
1. L~___EQr~~___~~Y~lQQm~n~___~h~Q~li~~ available at the
Department.
2. A_Ii~1~_~~r~1f1Q~~~ Abstract, or Planning Letter (See
Appendix F)
3. Utili~Y__~Qh~m~~i~: Show schematically the layout of
proposed storm drainage, sanitary sewers, and water
lines, each utility on a separate print. Use symbols,
colored pencils or markers. (See PICM for utility
design criteria.)
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 4)
A.
FINAL PLATS
(ALL SUBDIVISIONS)
GRAPHIC CONTENTS:
Plats, plus: ..-
FINAL PLATS.
Same as for Preliminary
1. Name _Qf__Qwn~r (If a company or corporation, list name
and title of authorize~ representative).
2. Nam~QI-Legistered engineer or SU~~QL who prepared
Final Plat.
3. ~~1-QQyndaL1~escr1~~ion of subdivision, consisting of
a metes and bounds description of each line between each
boundary point. This description may be in written or
tabular form.
4. ~al and specia~~g~~ment~, where appropriate:
a. Owners' Acknowledgement
(Enclosure 1)
b. Lienholders' Subordination Agreement
(Enclosure 2)
c. Plat Accuracy Certificate
(See Appendix F)
d. Final Survey Certificate
(See Appendix F)
e. Approving Authority Certificate
(Enclosure 3)
f. Amending Plat Certificate
(Enclosure 4)
g. Vacation of Subdivision Plat
(Enclosure 5)
h. Harris County Clerk Filing Statement
(Enclosure 6)
i. Return Map Agreement
(Enclosure 7)
j. Special Statements
(Enclosure 8)
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APPENDIX 0, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 5)
B. DOCUMENTATION: FINAL PLATS. Same as for Preliminary Plats,
plus: .,
1. E~Q~QA~g_~tLggtS: Submit complete public street
construction drawings for approval by the Director of
Community Development. (See PICM for criteria for
street construction documents.)
2. Proposed Utilities: Submit complete public utility
construction drawings for approval by the Director (See
PICM for criteria for utility construction documents.)
3. ~QLg1nate 11~tin&: A complete list of coordinates for
each point to be marked in the final field survey. Each
point on the list is to be assigned a unique number
code. A copy of the Final Plat, marked with the
locations of each number code, is to be submitted as
well.
4. Qtil11Y~m~sn~_1g~ters: Letters from servlclng utility
companies approving the easements shown on the plat for
their use.
5. ~ixat~__Es~gm~~: A copy of the instrument(s)
establishing private easement(s) within the subdivision.
6. Privs~g-Es~gmgn1-Holg~~QD~gn~ A letter, statement
or instrument from the holder of any privately owned
easement or fee strip within the subdivision boundaries
approving any crossings of said existing easement or fee
strip by proposed streets, utilities, or easements shown
on the plat. If adjustment of existing utilities is
required, said letter shall specify the nature of the
adjustments and the approval of the owner for such
adjustment.
R~~g~ntial Pa~ls~ Receipt for payment in
required dedication of parkland, pursuant
12.05 of the Ordinance or instrument of
pursuant to Section 12.10 of the Ordinance.
8. ~Qngi~ionsl_A~~rovsl_DQ~Ymgnt~: Any documents specified
by the City Planning Commission in conditionally
approving the Preliminary Plat.
lieu of
to Section
dedication
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 6)
ENCLOSURE 1
OWNERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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(FINAL PLATS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS)
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
I (or we), ingme_Qf-2Hn~L_QL_QHn~L~ acting by and through
(name and title of officer) being officers of 1name of company_or
corporation~ owner (or owners) hereinafter referred to as Owners
(whether one or more) of the 1nYmQ~L_Qf aCL~ tract described in
the above and foregoing map of 1Name of subdivisionl do hereby
make and establish said subdivision of said property according to
all lines, dedications, restrictions and notations on said maps or
plat and hereby dedicate to the use of the public forever, all
streets (except those streets designated as private streets),
alleys, parks, water courses, drains, easements and public places
shown thereon for the purposes and considerations therein
expressed; and do hereby bind myself (or ourselves), my (or our)
heirs, successors and assigns to warrant and forever defend the
title to the land so dedicated.
,FURTHER, Owners have dedicated and by these presents do
dedicate'to the use of the public for public utility purposes
forever an unobstructed aerial easement five (5) feet in width
from a plane twenty (20) feet above the ground level upward,
located adjacent to all common use public utility easements shown
hereon.
FURTHER, Owners do hereby declare that all parcels of land
designated as lots on this plat are originally intended for the
construction of. thereon and shall
be restricted for same under the terms and conditions of such
restrictions filed separately.
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 7)
ENCLOSURE 1 (Continued)
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPHS
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When plat contains natural drainage wavs such as bayous, creeks,
gullies, ravines. draws or drainage ditches:
FURTHER, Owners do hereby dedicate to the public a strip of
land fifteen (15) feet wide on each side of the high bank of any
and all bayous, creeks, gullies, ravines, draws, sloughs, or other
natural drainage courses located and depicted upon in said plat,
as easements for drainage purposes, giving the City of La Porte,
Harris, County or any other governmental agency, the right to
enter upon said easement at any and all times for the purposes of
construction and maintenance of drainage facilities and
structures.
FURTHER, Owners do hereby covenant and agree that all of the
property within the boundaries of this plat and adjacent to any
drainage easement, ditch, drainage ways and easements clear of
fences, buildings, planting and other obstructions to the
operations and maintenance of the drainage facility and that such
abutting property shall not be permitted to drain directly into
this easement except by means of an approved drainage s~ructure.
When plat indicates building setback lines and public utility
easements are to be established in adiacent acreage owned bv the
subdivider:
FURTHER, Owners do hereby certify that I am (or we) the
owners of all property immediately adjacent to the boundaries of
the above the foregoing plat of (name of subdivision) where
building setback lines or public utility easements are to be
established outside the boundaries of the above and foregoing plat
and do hereby make and establish all building setback lines and
dedicate to the use of the public forever all public utility
easements shown in said adjacent acreage.
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 8)
ENCLOSURE 1 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPHS TO BE ADDED (AS APPROPRIATE)
When private streets are established within the ~:
FURTHER, Owners do hereby covenant and agree that those
streets located within the boundaries of this plat specifically
noted as private streets, shall be hereby established and
maintained as private streets by the owners, heirs, successors and
assigns to property located within the boundaries of this plat and
always available for the general use of said owners and to the
public for firemen, firefighting equipment, police and other
emergency vehicles of whatever nature at all times and do hereby
bind myself (or ourselves), my (or our) heirs, (or) successors and
assigns to warrant and forever defend the title to the land so
designated and established as private streets.
To be used when the subdivision is within the Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction of the City of La Porte:
FURTHER, Owners certify and covenant that they have complied
with or will comply with the existing Harris County Road Law,
Section 31-C a~ amended by Chapter 614, Acts of ,1973, 63rd
Legislature and all other regulations heretofore on file with the
Harris County Engineer and adopted by the Commissioner's Court of
Harris County.
When replatted under the provisions of Art. Q74a, Section ~(b) and
(c)(i):
, FURTHER, the Owners her~by certify that this replat does not
attempt to alter, amend, or remove any covenants or restrictions;
l~' (we) further certify that no portion of the proposed area to be
replatted is limited by deed restriction to residential use for
not more than two (2) residential units per lot.
When replatted under the provisions of Art. Q74a, Section 5(c)(1).
(2) & (d)(7):
FURTHER, the Owners certify that this replat does not attempt
to alter, amend or remove any covenants or restrictions.
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 9)
ENCLOSURE 1 (Continued)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EXECUTION
(when_Q~D~1~_~D_1Dg1~1gY~1-QL_1DdiY1gYglsl
WITNESS my (or our) hand in the City of
" this 1nymbeLl day of 1mQD~hl, l~SLl.
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1lliD~tuL~f oW~.L.or _2~n~rsl
(names to be printed)
(When owneL_1~_s_~Q~~D~_2L_QQLQQra~ionl
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the (Nam~_Qf_~Q~g~l has caused these
presents to be signed by iB~m~_~f__E~sid~D~l, its President,
thereunto authorized, attested by its Secretary (or authorized
trust officer), (Name of Secretary of authorized trust officer),
and its common seal hereunto affixed this inYmbeL) day of (mon~hl,
(yearl.
-------CName-or-Company)-------
by:____1Sign~~yL~Qf_EL~~id~ntl___
President
(Signature of Secretary or
Attest:~uthoriz~g trust_Qff1~~
Title
(affix corporate seal)
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 10)
ENCLOSURE 2
LIENHOLDERS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
(Note:
Holders of all liens against the property'being platted
must execute the final plat or separate instruments
which shall be filed for record with the plat.)
I (or we), (Name of mortgagee or names of mortgagees), owner
and holder (or owners and holders) of a lien (or liens) against
the property described in the plat known as (name of plat), said
lien (or liens) being evidenced by instrument of record in Volume
, page , (or Film Code No. ) of the
Mortgage Records of Harris County, Texas, do hereby in all things
subordinate our interest in said property to the purposes and
effects of said plat and the dedications, and restrictions shown
herein to said plat and I (or we) hereby confirm that I am (or we
are) the present owner (or owners) of said lien (or liens) and
have not assigned the same nor any part thereof.
By: (Sianature of Lienholder
(Name to be printed)
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(See Appendix F)
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 11)
ENCLOSURE 3
CITY APPROVING AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE
TO APPEAR ON SUBDIVISION PLATS, REPLATS,
RESUBDIVISIONS, 'PLAT 'VACATIONS, AND AMENDING PLATS
This is to certify that the City Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas has approved this plat
(or instrument when appropriate) and' subdivision of (nam~__Q!
subdivisiQDl in conformance with the laws of the State of Texas
and the ordinances of the City of La Porte and authorized' the
recording of this plat (or instrument when appropriate) this
InYmQ~Ll, day of ImQnthl, iY~~.
By: __l~i&ns~yre_QI-~i~Q~QL1-___
Director, La Porte Community
Development Department
ATTEST:
By: iSigDs1YI~_Q!_Cjty-~ngiD~er)
La Porte City Engineer
ATTEST:
By: _iSignatYL~~!_~b~_~bsiLmsD1-
Chairman, La Porte Planning
and Zoning Commission
By: iSigna~YI~~!_S~L~!SLYl
Secretary, La Porte
Planning and Zoning
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 12)
ENCLOSURE 4
AMENDING PLAT CERTIFICATES
NOTE:
The following certificates
required to be placed upon
plats.
and acknowledgements are
the face of-all amending
I, _ln~mg_of_enging~r-~YLXgYQL~ hereby certify that the
following corrections were necessary to eliminate errors which
appear on the plat of -1n~mg~f~~g1x1siQnl_, recorded on __lg~~g
an~ mon~bl__, -1Y~~Ll_, in Volume -1nYm~~Ll_, page ~lnYm~gL1- (or
when applicable film code numbers) of the map records of -1n~m~_Qf
coun~l_ County, Texas:
(Provide brief explanation of corrections required)
(Signature of Engineer
~____QL_~~Lx~~orl______
(Print name)
Texas Registration No.
(Affix seal)
I (we), (nam~~l or ownerl~ll, owner(s) of the property
directly affected by this amending plat, being lot(s)
out of the block(s) ______________ as indicated hereon, do hereby
consent to this amending plat for the purposes herein expressed.
l____SignatYIg-of O~n~L~l__--1
(Print name)
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
, (See Appendix F)
APPROVED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION on
g2t~~_mQD~h-gng_yg~.
Signature of Director of
~QmmYnity_~Y~lQDm~D~_-_
Director, Community Development
___~1gnatYL~Qf~b~irm~D---__
Chairman, Planning and Zoning
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 13)
ENCLOSURE 5
VACATION OF SUBDIVISION PLAT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
I 1~_H~1, 1~sm~_Qf oHner_Q~_QHn~~_if indiYlgYsl~l or 1~gme
QI--President and _~~Qr~~SL~__Qr_-sy~ho~l~~g_~rus~__QffiQ~r_Q~
~QID~sn~--2~_QQrQQrs~ionl, being the sole owner (owners) and
proprietor of the following described property in the City of La
Porte, Harris County, Texas, to-wit:
(Provide legal description of the property including, but not
limited to, the acreage, the name of the recorded
subdivision, the name of the Survey and Abstract Number, and
recording references.)
Do hereby desire and declare that said plat, subdivision and
dedication thereon be vacated and cancelled so as to convert all
of said platted property to acreage tracts as same existed before
such property was platted, subdivided and recorded.
(At this point any rights-of-way, easements or any other
feature established in the subdivision being vacated which
will not be cancelled as a result of this vacation action
should be described.)
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 14)
ENCLOSURE 5 (Continued)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ,EXECUTION
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(When owner is an individual or individuals)
WITNESS my (or our) hand in the City of __________,
.. ." ',' t his -1IlymQ e r 1_ day 0 f -1.mQIl.tb1_; _lX~g.r1_.
(signature of owner or owners1
(Names to be printed)
(When owner is a company or corporation)
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the IH~m~_Qf_Qom~gIlYl has caused these
presents to' be signed .by' INgm~_~f__E.r~~1g~n.tl, its President,
thereunto authorized, attested by its Secretary (or authorized
trust officer), (Name of Secretary of. authorized trust officer),
and its common 'seal hereunto affixed this lIlYmQ~.rl day of
(mon~.bl, l,y,gg.rl.
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(Name of Company)
By:___l~1gna~:y.r~ of-E.r~~1g~Il.t1___
President
(Signature of Secretary
Attest:_Q.r_gY.thQ.r1Z~g_~.rY~~_offiQ~L1_
(affix corporate seal)
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
'(See Appendix 'F)
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 15)
ENCLOSURE 6
HARRIS COUNTY CLERK FILING STATEMENT
(TO APPEAR ON ALL INSTRUMENTS FILED)
I, inam~~Qynt~_~lg~kl, Clerk of the Commissioners' Court
of Harris, do hereby certify that the within instrument with its
certificate of authentication was filed for registration in my
office on ig~1g__SD~__mQn~hl, i~g~rl, at i~1mel o'clock (A.M. OR
P.M.), and in Volume (number), page (number) or when applicable
Film Code numbers) of the map records of (namg_Qf_QQYn~~l for said
county.
Witness my hand and seal of office, at Houston, the day and
date last above written.
Ex Officio Clerk of the Commissioners'
Court of Harris County, Texas
By:_______________________________________
Deputy
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 16)
ENCLOSURE 7
RECORDED MAP RETURN AGREEMENT CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that __________ ___I owner or
authorized agent of the owner of land being platted or subdivided
known as _______________________~ approved by the La Porte City
Planning and Zoning Commission, authorized ___________________,
County Clerk of Harris, County or his authorized Deputy to return
the original recorded map'or plat of said subdivision only to the
Director of the City of La Porte's Community Development
Department or to his authorized representative, who shall file
such original recorded map or plat in the permanent records of
that Department.
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Signature
Director, Community
Development Department
Signature
Owner or" Authorized Agent
(of owner of land being
subdivided or platted)
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 17)
ENCLOSURE 8
SPECIAL PLAT STATEMENTS
(TO APPEAR WHEN APPROPRIATE ON SUBDIVISION PLATS)
Hb~n_anY-DQ~~iQn~I-lsng_Hi~bin_~b~_Q1s~~QQngary
l~~~-1n~iQ~s-Flood_Bszar~Are~:
"Some land within this subdivision lies in a Flood Hazard
Area.' Such lands are subject to an increased chance of flooding
and the' City of La Porte places stricter requirements on
development therein through the La Porte Flood Hazard Prevention
Ordinance. Flood Hazard Areas on this plat are shown as shaded."
When_~bg_Dls~_QQn~ain~_DQQliQ~~~gg~_~igb1-Q!_HsY~_QQ~g~~ing_QD
~~~~iQ~gg_~eser~~~~_QnDls~~gg_sQ~sgg:
"A one foot reserve is hereby established within the street
right of way adjacent to all unrestricted reserves or unplatted
acreage. Said one foot reserve shall be dedicated to the public
and shall be removed and the rafter be vested in the public for
street right-of-way purposes only upon proper platting of the
adjacent unrestricted reserve or acreage."
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APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 1)
This appendix to the La Porte Development Ordinance
prescribes criteria for the preparation of Development Site
Plans and the information which must be submitted therewith.
Development Plats may be prepared by any qualified planning
consultant but must be certified by the owner and by a
Texas-registered engineer or land surveyor.
A. GRAPH1~_~Q~lENT~ (See Appendix F)
1. ~smg__~_DgyglQ~mgnt (Cannot be a duplicate of any
other name 'used within the City's jurisdiction)
2. Tvpe of dgyelQ~mgnt (See La Porte Development
Checklist)
3. Dg~~~1Qn of lsnQ within proposed development:
"__.__ acres out of the Survey,
Abstract Number __, Harris County, Texas."
4. Nsm~__Qf__QHng~ (If a company or corporation, list
name and title of authorized representative).
5. Nam~Qf_ggyglQ~~ (If a company or corporation,
list name and title of authorized representative).
6. Name_Qf_~anD1D&-QQD~~1~sD~
7. Filing~~g (date of City Planning and Zoning
Commission Review Meeting)
8. Scale of Pla~
9. L~al--2~~L1~~ion of development: Subdivision
recording information and section, block, and lot
number or reserve designation or metes and bounds
description of property boundary.
10. Nortb_sLIQH (Pointing to top of sheet)
11. Kg~__~ (to show relation of development to
surrounding streets, railroads, and water courses.
12. Boundar1~~:
development.
perimeter
boundaries
Draw
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13. AQj~g~D~_~LQ~~L1Y: Indicate name, location and
recording information for adjacent developments,
streets, easements, water courses, acreage tracts,
and other natural or manmade features.
14. TOPQgr~~hl: Define high banks and flow lines of
water courses. ' Define post-development limits of
other natural or man-made physical development
obstacles.
15. ~Yilging_lines: Indicate building lines adjacent
to all street right of ways.
16. Mobil~_hQm~~sr~~: Show proposed layout of mobile
home sites and reserves. Number sites and blocks
consecutively. Draw boundaries of sites the same
way as for subdivision lots (See Appendix D).
Indicate size of each site in square feet.
Designate usage of each reserve, such as
recreation, laundry drying, and dead storage.
Detail site plan as described below.
17. Res~r~~~: Draw boundaries for and designate area
(in square' feet and acres) for reserves dedicated
for restricted usages, such as those for drainage,
recreation, parkland, or other uses (indicate
usage). Unrestricted reserves are not permitted
within the boundaries of Development Site Plans.
18. Builging__EQQ~Drin~~: Draw the footprint of each
building site and show overall dimensions and
building type for ,each building. Show shortest
distances from each building to nearest building
and property line.
19. frQDQ~~g_ TODQg~sDhiQ__~hgnges
fill changes to the site.
Including cut and
20. Other__~ite_-1IDDLQY~m~n~~: Draw perimeter of,
dimension, and identify type and usage of each
additional structure or site improvement, including
parking lots, security lighting, driveways, curb
cuts, culverts, water lines, fire hydrants,
sanitary sewers, storm drains, natural gas lines,
electrical lines, telephone lines, walkways,
landscaping and other site improvements.
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APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 3)
21. ~~L~ets: Show right of ways of all streets and
alleys, either existing or proposed, within the
plat boundaries and immediately adjacent thereto.
Show right of way width at points of curvature or
tangency, at one point within tangent segments, and
at changes in width.
22. S~L~~~_ngmes: Provide names of all existing and
proposed streets located within the plat boundaries
and immediately adjacent thereto. (Cannot be
duplicates of any street names in current use,
unless continuations of existing streets.)
23. ll~ili~y__Eg~~mgnts: Indicate location, widths and
types (utility, water line, sanitary sewer,'
drainage, power, etc.) for all existing and
proposed easements. Indicate recording information
for existing easements. (See PICM for easement
criteria.)
24. ElQQg__ligzgrg__A~: Show boundary of flood hazard
area and shade areas within plat boundaries inside
flood hazard area. (See La Porte Flood Hazard
Prevention Ordinance).' Show finished floor
elevation of buildings inside flood hazard area.
25. Syrvgy__mQDYmgn~__~ig=in: For Major Developments,
show nearest City-approved survey monument (as the
Point of Commencement) and bearing and distance to
a defined corner on the perimeter boundary of the
property.
26. SYrYgy__~Qn~LQl_MonYments: For Major Developments,
show location' of all proposed survey control
monuments to be installed by the developer pursuant
to Sections 6.02 of the Ordinance.
'27. Dedication StatgmgDts___gDg___~gr~ifiggtg~. The
following, where appropriate~ must appear on
Development Site Plans filed in La Porte:
a. Owner's Certificate (Enclosure 1)
b. Final Survey Certificate (Appendix F)
c. Approving authority certificate
(Enclosure 2)
d. Special statements (Enclosure 3)
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APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 4)
B.
DOCUMEHIATI~H. The following documents are to be
submitted with Development Site Plans.
1. 1s__EQr~~__Q~~~lQ~m~n~_~b~g~11~~ (Available at the
Department. '
2. 11~le_~~I~1f1gst~ (Major Developments only)
(See Appendix F)
3. MOQ11~_HQm~_EsI~_1MHE1_Msst~L_Elan Developers of
mobile home parks must submit a MHP Master Plan
which includes the following additional
information:
a. An explanation of the program of development
for the park, which includes architectural
concept drawings for buildings, other
structures, and landscaping, and a timetable
for development.
b. A detailed description of the post-development
maintenance program for the buildings, site
improvements, and grounds within the park.
c.
A description of the garbage and
disposal program for the park.
refuse
4.
ResiQ~n~1s1__EsI~lsnQ:
of required parkland
Section 12.05 of the
Dedication pursuant to
Ordinance.
Receipt for payment in lieu
dedication, pursuant to
Ordinance or Instrument of
Section 12.10 of the
5. QIHEB__DO~llMEN1~: Any other documents specified by
the City Staff at the Sketch Plan review.
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APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 5)
ENCLOSURE 1
OWNERS CERTIFICATE
(MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS)
I (or we), (name of owners), as Owners (whether one or
more) of the (number of acres) tract described in the above
and foregoing site plan of (Name of develooment) do hereby
establish said development of said property according to all
lines, dedications, restrictions and notations on said site
plan. I (We) further certify that all improvements shown on
said site plan shall be constructed in the locations shown.
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPHS TO BE ADDED (AS APPROPRIATE)
When develooment contains natural drainage ways such as
bayous, creeks, ~ullies, ravines, draws or draina~e ditches:
FURTHER, Owners agree to keep all of the property within
the boundaries of this site plan and adjacent to any drainage
easement, ditch, drainage ways and easements clear of fences,
buildings, planting and other obstructions to the operations
and maintenance of the drainage facility and that such
abutting property shall not be permitted to drain directly
into this easement except by means of an approved drainage
structure.
When private streets and utilities are established within the
site plan:
FURTHER, Owners agree that those streets and utilities
located within the boundaries of this site plan specifically
noted as private, shall be maintained as private streets and
utilities by the owners, heirs, successors and assigns and,
further, that said private streets shall always be available
for the general use of the public for firemen, firefighting
equipment, police and other emergency vehicles of whatever
nature at all times.
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APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 6)
ENCLOSURE 1 (Continued)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EXECUTION
1HbgD_Q~Dgr_j~_~D_jngl~lg~~1_Qr_1Dgj~jg~~1~1
WITNESS my (or our) hand in the City of
_____~_~~,. this lD~mQ~rl day of lmQD~bl, 1x~~rl.
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l~lgD~~~r~_Qf_Q~Dgr~r_Q~D~r~
(names to be printed)
(WheD_Q~D~L-l~_~_~QmQ~DY_Qr_~QrQQra~lQDl
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the iHgm~_QI-~QmQ~D~l has caused these
presents to' be signed by 1HBm~_~Qf__Erg~jggD~l, its President,
thereunto authorized, attested by its Secretary (or authorized
trust officer), (~~me_Qf_~~~r~~~rY_Qr_2g~bQrlZ~g__~rY~~__Qffic~r),
and its common seal hereunto affixed this inYmQ~r) day of lmQD~hl,
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(Name of Company)
by:____lSigD~~~r~_Qf_Er~~jg~D~l___
President
(Signature of Secretary or
Attest:~Y~hQriZ~~~r~~~ offl~~rl______
Title'
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APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 7)
ENCLOSURE 2
CITY APPROVING AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE
TO APPEAR ON MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
This is to certify that the City of La Porte, Texas has
approved this site plan and development of {name of development)
in conformance with the laws of the State of Texas and the
ordinances of the City of La Porte.
By: (Signature of Director)
Director, La Porte Community
Development Department
ATTEST:
By: (Signature of City Engineer)
La Porte City Engineer
TO APPEAR ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
This is to certify that the City Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas has approved this site
plan and development of (name of development) in conformance with
the laws of the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of
La Porte.
By: (Signature of Director)
Director, La Porte Community
Development Department
ATTEST:
By: ~ignature of City Engineer)
La Porte City Engineer
By:, (Signature of the ChairmgnL
Chairman, La Porte Planning
and Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
By: (Signature of Secretary)
Secretary, La Porte
Planning and Zoning
Commission
(Affix Commission Seal) ,
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APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 8)
ENCLOSURE 3
SPECIAL PLAT STATEMENTS
(TO APPEAR WHEN APPROPRIATE ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS)
wh~_~n~_~Q~~1Qn_Qf_l~n~wi~h1n_~h~_~1~~_~lsn_QQQnQsry
li~_1DSiQ&_~_E1QQQ_Bszs~Q_Ar~~~
"Some land within this development lies in a Flood Hazard
Area.,' Such lands are subject to an increased chance of flooding
and the' City of La Porte places stricter requirements on
development therein through the La Porte Flood Hazard Prevention
Ordinance. Flood Hazard Areas on this site plan are shown as
shaded."
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
This appendix contains additional instructions common to more
than one kind of plan or plat.
ENCLOSURE
TITLE
1
2
Title Certificate Information
Notary Public Acknowledgement
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4
PlatlPlan Accuracy Certificate
Plat/Plan Final Survey Certificate
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6
PlatlPlan Graphic Symbols
Plat/Plan Geometric Standards
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 1
TITLE CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
A planning letter, certificate, abstract, or other instrument
from a title guaranty company or attorney authorized to
render title opinions in the State of Texas, which certifies
that a search of the appropriate records was performed within
thirty (30) days of the filing date and which letter provides
the following information:
1. The date of the examination of the records.
2. A legal description of the property proposed to be
developed including a metes and bounds description of
the boundaries of said land.
3. The name of the recorded owner of fee simple title as of
the date of the examination of the records, together
with the recording information or the instruments
whereby such owner acquired fee simple title.
4. The names of all lienholders together with the recording
information and date of the instruments by which such
lienholders acquired their interests.
5. A description of the type and boundaries of all
easements and fee strips not owned by the developer of
the property in questions together with the recording
information and date of the instruments whereby the
owner of such easements or fee strips acquired their
title.
6. A statement certifying that no delinquent city or county
taxes are due on the property being platted.
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 2
NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF
COUNTY OF_______________
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day
personally appeared ~m~~_-2f__~~~Qn~__~lgning__~b~_~ls~~
owne~~~_snd_QQ~~Q~s~lQn~_QfflQ~~~, (corporation titles if
appropriate, known to me to be the persons whose names are
subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me
that they executed the same for the purposes and
considerations therein expressed (add for corporations, "and
'in the capacity therein and herein stated, and as the act'and
deed of said corporation.")
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this InYmQ~Ll
day of (mon~bl, l.Y~s~l~ '
My Commission Expires ________
~lgns~y~~_Qf_NQtsLY_EyQllQl
Notary Public in' and for the
State of ____________
(affix notary seal)
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 3
PLAT (SITE PLAN) ACCURACY CERTIFICATE
I, 1nsm~~f_~ngiD~~L_QL_~~L~~~QL1, am registered under the
laws of the State of Texas to practice the profession of
engineering (or' surveying)' and hereby certify that the above
plat (site plan) is true and correct; and that all bearings,
distances, angles, curve radiuses, and central angles are
accurately shown on the plat.
(Signature of Engineer or Surveyor)
(print name)
Texas Registration No.________
(Affix seal)
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS.. CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 4
PLAT (SITE PLAN) FINAL SURVEY CERTIFICATE
I _______lDgm~l_________, registered under the laws of the
State of Texas to practice the profession of land surveying,
do hereby certify that this plat (site plan) accurately
represents the results of a survey performed under my
supervision and that all boundary corners, single points and
points of curve have been, or will be, marked with
five-eights inch iron rods not less than thirty (30) inches
in length and that this plat (site plan) complies with the
requirements as specified in the City of La Porte Development
Ordinance.
iSjgD2tYr~_Qf_~gr~~YQrl
(Print Name)
Texas Registration Noo______
(Affix Seal)
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 5
PLATIPLAN GRAPHIC SYMBOLS
The following line symbols are established
for all plans and plats:
1. BoYng~ries: Show perimeter boundaries,
right of ways' and boundary lines between
development phases in bold solid lines
(____). Use solid lines (____) for
block and lot boundaries.
2. Building-1iD~~: Indicate by long dashes
separated by short dashes (___ _ ___ _).
3. EaseID~D~~: Indicate by short dashes
(- - - - -)
4. Str~~ID_~Dg_g~~r~~~iQD_high_Q~nk~: Indicate
by long dashes separated by three short
dashes (____ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____).
5. ~~_Qf_flQQg_h~z~~~rea: Indicate by
bold long dashes separated by circles
(_ 0 ____ 0 ____ 0 _).
6. Adiacent ~~Q~~rtie~: Indicate lines out-
side boundaries of proposed development
by long dashes (____ ____ ____ ____).
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 6
PLATIPLAN GEOMETRIC STANDARDS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
A
C
B
DIME~~IQNA1_A~~YRA~X_~lA~QARQ~
A. ~Xgct: Angles to the nearest
second, distances to the nearest
hundreth of a foot.
x
B. AQQLQx~mgte: Angles to the nearest
degree, distances to the nearest
foot. .
X
X
11~E_QEEIEllION: For all lines required
to be "defined on a line between two
points is considered as "defined" if the
following information is provided:
A . For t a!lg,g.D.t_J.~j;a:g.igb.tl_l.i.n~ :
1. Bearing (in degrees)
X
X
X
x
2. Distance (in feet)
X
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B. E~Q~LY21in~~L_J.~,gm1~.iLQYlgLl_l.i.Des:
1. Radius of curve
(R, in feet)
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2. Central (delta)
angle
(~, in degrees)
(L, in feet)
(C, in feet)
(CB, in degrees)
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3. Arc length
4. Chord length
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A = GENERAL PLAN
B = PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT
C = FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
D = DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN
X = YES
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 6
PLAT/PLAN GEOMETRIC STANDARDS (CONTINUED)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
A
LINE~_TO_~E_2EEI~E~_fQr_~~rgg~-Ligb~_Qf
ways (centerline'and both edg~~
~riIDg~gr_QQ~Dggri~~~-1Q~~~_Q1QQk~~
re~~~~_gDg_~g~~IDgD~~, all lines between
any combination of the following points:
A. Points of beginning or ending
X
B. Lot, block, or reserve corners
X
C. Angle points
X
D. Points of tangency or curvature
X
E. Points of inflection (reserve
curvature)
X
F. Points of intersection with crossing
lines for lots, blocks, reserves,
right of ways, easements, stream or
depression high banks, and flood
hazard area boundaries.
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stre~ID_Qr_g~Qr~~~iQn (no right of way
or easement), lines between:
Points defining the limits of the
high bank.
Points of intersection with crossing
lines for lots, reserves, easements
and right of ways.
LiD~~_,~Q_D~_g~fjD~g_f9r_f19Qg_bgzsrg_sr~~,
lines between:
Points defining the limits of the flood
hazard area. (Consult City Flood Zone
Administrator for required elevations)
Points of intersection with crossing
lines for lots, reserves, easements
and right of ways.
B
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
C
D
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
X
x
X
X
X
X