HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-16 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning CommissionCity of La Porte Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission to be held
on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding the items of business according to the agenda listed below:
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call of members.
3. Consider approval of meeting minutes: January 21, 2016 Meeting.
4. Consider a request by Stripes LLC for approval of a waiver to the city's Design Guidelines (Exterior
Fagade Materials) as outlined in Section 106-928 of the Code of Ordinance for the proposed
Stripes Gas Station and Convenience Store proposed at the southeast corner of W. Main Street
(Spencer Highway) and Bay Area Boulevard (Sens Road).
5. Consider a request by Liberty Property Trust for approval of a waiver to the city's Design
Guidelines (Exterior Fagade Materials) as outlined in Section 106-928 of the Code of Ordinance
for the proposed warehouse distribution facility at 1801 S. 161" Street (southeast corner of S. 161n
Street and Export Drive).
6. Consider a request by Liberty Property Trust for approval of a major development site plan for a
proposed warehouse distribution facility at 1801 S. 161" Street (southeast corner of S. 161" Street
and Export Drive).
7. Open a public hearing to receive input on proposed modifications to Ordinance No. 1444, more
commonly known as the City of La Porte Development Ordinance, regulating review process for
subdivisions, site plans and other development -related requirements and codifying the
regulations as part of Chapter 86 of the City of La Porte's Code of Ordinances.
a. Staff Presentation
b. Applicant Presentation
c. Public Comments (for, against, or questions)
d. Question and Answer
8. Close public hearing.
9. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on the proposed modifications to
Ordinance No. 1444 and the codification of those regulations as part of Chapter 86.
10. Administrative reports.
11. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information or existing policy.
12. Adjourn.
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting;
however, no action will be taken by the Council.
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City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the Thursday, February 18, 2016, agenda of items to be considered by the
Planning and Zoning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the day of
.2016.
Title:
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of January 21, 2016
Commissioners Present: Helen LaCour, Richard Warren, Nick Barrera, Mark Follis, Larry
Stockham, and Hal Lawler
Commissioners Absent: Trey Kendrick, Wyatt Smith, Lou Ann Martin
City Staff Present: Director of Planning and Development Tim Tietjens, City Planner Eric
Ensey, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, and Planning Technician
Ryan Cramer
1. Call to order.
Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. Roll Call of Members.
Commissioners LaCour, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Stockham, and Chairman Lawler were present
for roll call.
City Planner Eric Ensey introduced new Commissioner Larry Stockham.
3. Consider approval of meeting minutes: December 17, 2015 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Barrera to approve the meeting minutes of December 17, 2015.
Second by Commissioner Stockham. Motion carried.
Ayes: LaCour, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Stockham, and Lawler
Nays:
4. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change Request #15-92000003,
a request by Bayway Homes Inc. to rezone a 0.575 acre tract of land located at the southeast
corner of N. 1st Street and the unimproved E Street right-of-way also known as Lots 1-8, Block
108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential
(R-2).
*Note: Chairman Lawler suspended the agenda at this time to move to agenda items 8,9,10 and
11. Agenda items 4, 5, 6, and 7 were considered after agenda item 11.
a. Staff Presentation
City Planner Eric Ensey presented the staff reports for agenda items 4 through 7 concurrently.
Mr. Ensey said that this was brought forward by Bayway Homes in order for them to build
houses on the land. The City tried to contact surrounding land owners and they were not
interested in participating in the zone change request. There is already some single family
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detached in the GC zone north of Adams Street. Market conditions have not demanded the
depth of an entire block be commercial.
Commissioner Warren pointed out that there was conversation about changing the whole
backside of Broadway back to residential as it used to be.
Written notice was mailed to owners of real property within 200 feet of the site within 10 days
of the hearing and in this case notice was sent to all property owners and residents within the
rezoning area Mr. Ensey noted that the City received four public responses, three in opposition
and one in support.
Commissioner Warren commented on existing homes on N I" St. that the City may have
participated in construction.
b. Applicant Presentation
Applicant did not attend the meeting and did not give a presentation.
c. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
d. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
5. Close public hearing
Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:45.
6. Consider a recommendation to the LaPorte City Council on Zone Change Request #15-92000003.
Motion by Commissioner Warren to recommend to City Council approval of the proposed rezone
of a 0.57 acre tract of land legally described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision,
City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas from GC to R-2.
Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried.
Ayes: LaCour, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Stockham, and Lawler
Nays:
7. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on a proposed amendment to the Future
Land Use Plan component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use
designation for a 0.575 acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of N. 1st Street and the
unimproved E Street right-of-way also known as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision
from "Commercial' use to "Low -Density Residential' use.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of January 21, 2016
Page 3 of 6
Motion by Commissioner Barrera to recommend approval to City Council of an amendment to the
Future Land Use Plan component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use
designation for a 0.575 acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of N. 1st Street and the
unimproved E Street right-of-way also known as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision
from "Commercial" use to "Low -Density Residential" use.
Second by Commissioner LaCour. Motion carried.
Ayes: LaCour, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Stockham, and Lawler
Nays:
8. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change Request #15-92000004,
a request by Warwick Homes Inc. and the City of La Porte to rezone an approximately 3.9 acre
tract of land located on Fairmont Parkway east of Willmont Road further described as Reserve B
and C, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision (owned by Warwick Homes) and Tract
33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, Williams Jones Survey (owned by the City of La Porte) from
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC).
a. Staff Presentation
City Planner Eric Ensey presented the staff report for agenda items 8-11 concurrently. The
proposal was a zone change request for a 3.9 acre tract on Fairmont Parkway between Big
Island Slough and Willmont Road. This was brought forward by Warwick Homes in an effort to
make the land more marketable. The proposed zone change would be in line with other
General Commercial zoned tracts along Fairmont Parkway. Written notice mailed to owners of
real property within 200 feet of the site within 10 days of the hearing and in this case. The City
received six responses from the mail -out, five were opposed and one was in support.
b. Applicant Presentation
Applicant Tom Cauthen (4620 N Braeswood Houston, TX) purchased the subject property from
the City of La Porte. Mr. Cauthen worked with the City to rezone the property to Neighborhood
Commercial. There was discussion on drainage, intended use and traffic circulation. Mr.
Cauthen claimed that it will not sell as Neighborhood Commercial zoned property.
Commissioner Barrera asked what he intends to build on it and Mr. Cauthen did not know, it
just depends on who buys it. It won't be a retail center.
Commissioner Stockham discussed access to the site.
Commissioner Stockham questioned if the City's lift station was landlocked. Staff confirmed
that it does have an access point.
Commissioner Warren discussed about Mr. Cauthen's inability to sell the property.
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Director of Planning and Development Tim Tietjens said that the City has been partnering with
Harris County to work on the lights and add some turning lanes to make those intersections
more like the Willmont intersection.
c. Public Comments
Sherri Andrews (10122 Roseberry Drive) spoke against the zone change. As an adjacent
property owner she felt that it put their home at a greater risk to be broken into as well as
hurting home values. She further expressed concerns with traffic and drainage.
Charles Brightenbach (10110 Roseberry) spoke against the zone change stating concerns with a
drainage problem that impacts his property. Discussion occurred over the drainage problem
and Chairman Lawler stated that staff has been made aware of the problem.
Linda Brightenbach (10110 Roseberry) spoke against the zone change. She discussed grading
and drainage issues. Commissioner Follis offered to follow up with Public Works about it.
Joseph Droll 3831 Roseberry, was against the zone change because he wants to know the
intended use of the property. He also discussed wildlife displacement in the area.
Director of Planning and Development Tim Tietjens noted that the applicant could build on it
now if a Neighborhood Commercial use came in and wanted to use it. He also discussed the
issue of drainage and, though it is a civil matter, he indicated that the City would work with Mr.
Cauthen on a solution.
Commissioners Barrera and Follis suggested that the City should require as -built drawings for
all developments.
Sherri Andrews also expressed concern with the height of any development.
Commissioner Follis stated that there are a number of undesirable uses that are currently
allowed in the NC district.
d. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
9. Close Public Hearing
Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:21.
10. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on Zone Change Request #15-92000004
Motion by Commissioner Follis to recommend to City Council, approval of proposed rezoning of
Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision, and Tract 33 Treat Plant
Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, from Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC).
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Page 5 of 6
Second by Commissioner Warren. Motion carried.
Ayes: LaCour, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Stockham, and Lawler
Nays:
11. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on a proposed amendment to the Future
Land Use Plan component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use
designation for an approximately 3.9 acre tract of land located on Fairmont Parkway east of
Willmont Road further described as Reserve B and C, Willmont Commercial Park Amended
Subdivision (owned by Warwick Homes) and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, Williams
Jones Survey (owned by the City of La Porte) from "Neighborhood Commercial" use to
"Commercial" use.
Motion by Commissioner Warren to recommend to Council an amendment to the Future Land Use
Plan component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use designation for an
approximately 3.9 acre tract of land located on Fairmont Parkway east of Willmont Road further
described as Reserve B and C, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision (owned by Warwick
Homes) and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, Williams Jones Survey (owned by the City of La
Porte) from "Neighborhood Commercial" use to "Commercial" use.
Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion carried.
Ayes: LaCour, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Stockham, and Lawler
Nays:
12. Administrative Reports
Director of Planning and Development Tim Tietjens said that the vote on the Family Entertainment
Center passed City Council unanimously.
13. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information or existing policy.
Commissioner Warren complimented the Commission's ability to look beyond the concerns of the
nearby home owners.
Commissioner Barrera wants to add an existing topographic map, drainage plan and an as built
topographic map to the permit process. Commissioner Follis indicated that the fill dirt permit is
being reviewed currently.
Commissioner Follis informed the group that revisions to the development ordinance are nearly
complete. He also suggested that they consider changing the Future Land Use Plan as it relates to
the Northside before it was initially set to be discussed.
Commissioner Stockham asked about the buffer between residential and commercial.
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14. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Warren to adjourn.
Second by Commissioner LaCour.
Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan Cramer
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Passed and Approved on
Hal Lawler
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
2016.
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
February 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEM 4
Consider a Waiver Request to the City's
Design Guidelines (Exterior Fagade Materials)
for the Proposed Stripes Convenience Store and Gas Station
at the Southeast Corner of W. Main Street (Spencer Highway) and Bay Area Boulevard (Sens Road).
Applicant: Stripes LLC
Eric J. Ensey, City Planner
Planning and Development Department
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Staff Report
ISSUE
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission approve a request by Stripes LLC for a waiver to
the city's exterior facade materials design guidelines for construction of new Stripes
Convenience Store and Gas Station at the southeast corner of W. Main Street (Spencer
Highway) and Bay Area Boulevard (Sens Road)?
DISCUSSION
The site is subject to the city's Design Guidelines as outlined in Article IX of Chapter 106 of the
city's Code of Ordinances. Section 106-928 outlines various architectural design guidelines,
including building form, building articulation, roof, architectural design elements, and exterior
facade materials. Because this site fronts Spencer Highway, the code requires 50% of the
building's facade be covered by stone or masonry materials for a Tier 2 building and 50% for
other materials such as stucco, architectural block, cementitious fiberboard, EIFS (above 14
feet), and painted, colored or stamped tilt -wall.
The applicant is requesting consideration of a waiver to the city's Design Guidelines concerning
Exterior Facade Materials. Their proposal includes the use of a cementitious fiberboard material
on all facades of the building. Although this is a masonry product and will result in the building
being fully covered by a masonry product, the code requires the use of stone and/or brick to
cover 50% of the facade.
Section 106-927 of the city's Code of Ordinances states that the Planning and Zoning
Commission may approve a waiver request subject to two findings. The following is a list of
those findings:
1. The project as designed is consistent with the general spirit and intent of the City of La
Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed building will result in an attractive contribution to the community.
In reviewing this waiver request, staff is concerned with waiving the use of brick or stone. The
city's design guidelines intentionally specify this requirement to add quality and diversity to the
architectural design of buildings within the community. As a result, staff is not supportive of the
waiver request. All development should comply with the design guideline regulations. Staff is
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concerned that a deviation from these requirements has the potential to set an expectation for
other development.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Applicant Letter and Building Elevations
ExhibitB: Area Map
ExhibitC: Section 106-928,Arohiteotuna| Design Guidelines
February 1, 2016
Mr. Eric J. Ensey, City Planner
City of La Porte Planning & Development
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
LaPorte, Texas 77571
RE: ARTICLE IX. - DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR GC, NC AND BI DISTRICTS
Dear Mr. Ensey,
We would like to submit the attached Exhibit for consideration of our Stripes Prototype
Design in conjunction with the City of La Porte's Design Guidelines. The location we
are referencing specifically is the Stripes site located at Spencer and Bay Area, for Tier 2
compliance specifically. Our interpretations and requests for deviation are included in the
comments below, which correspond to the attached Elevation, Floor Plan and colored
perspective.
Sec. 106-928 — Architectural Design Guidelines
(a) Building Form: While our wainscot / base extends to a height of 9'-0", the awning
clearly defines this separation between a `base' and a `middle' component, as the
color and/ or material changes here as well to further define a separate
component. The design includes a top / fascia along the tops of the walls as well.
(b) Building Articulation
(la) Horizontal Articulation:
- Convenience Store side ---Height is 21'-8" x 3 = 65', however,
our wall length is just over this at 67'-8". There is an offset of
6' (21'-8" x 25% = 5.42' offset depth required) that extends a
width of 15'-8" (67'-8" x 25% = 16.92' width required). We
would ask that these be approved with the current design, as we
feel the intent is met with the variation of the wall planes and
depths albeit the exact dimensional requirements are not met.
- Restaurant side---19'-8" x 3 = 59', the current wall length is
28'-0" and, therefore, is compliant with the length restriction.
There is an offset of approximately 3' (19'-8" x 25% = 4.92'
offset depth required) that extends a width of 15'-6" (28'-0" x
25% = 7'). We would ask that the dimension of the offset
depth be approved as is, as we feel the intent is met with the
variation of the wall planes and depths.
(lb) Vertical Articulation:
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Convenience Store side ---Height is 21'-8" x 3 = 65', however,
our wall length is just over this at 67'-8". Wall height of 21'-
8" x 25% = 5.42' height change required. We have a height
change of 3'-0" from this portion of the building to the tower
element. Again, although the exact dimension required is not
met, we feel we are meeting the intent of the guidelines by
varying the roof height and would ask this be approved as
currently designed.
Restaurant side --- 19'-8" x 3 = 59', the current wall length is
28'-0". Wall height of 19'-8" x 25% = 4.92' height change
required. We have a height change of 5'-0" from this portion
of the building to the tower element and therefore are
compliant with the required dimensional changes.
(c) Roofs: Not applicable.
(d) Architectural Design Elements
(1) The design includes 3 of the design elements in the list:
a. awnings; c. vertical elements (tower); and e. outdoor patio.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Tier 2 to incorporate no less than two of the architectural elements, we
include three as listed in item 1.
(4) Not applicable.
(e) Exterior Facade Materials
(1) The elevations are comprised of factory primed Nichiha Fiber Cement
Board panels, Illumination and Architectural Block series. We would
interpret that the City consider these to be the cementitious fiberboard
listed under Group B (although the installation is not lap siding or
board and batten). Additionally, we would ask that the Nichiha
VintageWood series panels used for the tower elements be classified
aethetically as Wood under Group C. These panels provide the look
and beauty of wood, backed by the longevity and durability of fiber
cement.
(2) None of the listed prohibited materials are included in our facade
design.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) The dominant color of the building is a muted gray. However, the
upper portion of the building on the convenience store side contains
variations of 3 blues, specific to the Stripes and Sunoco brands and
brand identity. Additionally, the green on the Laredo Taco Company
(LTC) side of the building is the trademarked LTC green color, also
specific to its brand recognition.
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and look forward to our continued partnership with the City of La Porte and the Stripes
Sunoco team.
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Sec. 106-928. Architectural design guidelines.
(a) Building Form (Applicable to Tier 1 and 2)
(1) All buildings shall be designed and constructed in tri-partite architecture so that they have
a distinct base, middle and top.
Examples of Single Story Tri-Partite
(b) Building Articulation (Applicable to Tier 1 and 2)
(1) Primary facades clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront shall meet
the following minimum standards for articulation:
a. Horizontal Articulation. No building wall shall extend for a distance equal to 3
times the wall's height without having an off- set equal to 25% of the wall's height, and
that new plane shall extend for a distance equal to at least 25% of the maximum length of
the first plane.
b. Vertical Articulation. No horizontal wall shall extend for a distance greater than
3 times the height of the wall without changing height by a minimum of 25% of the wall's
height.
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BUILDING ARTICULATION EXAMPLES
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Roofs (Applicable to Tier 1)
(1) Where clearly visible from a public street or along active storefronts, any hip, gable or
mansard roofs may only utilize the following materials: metal standing seam, slate, clay or
concrete tile (barrel or Roman shape). Minimum 3 on 12 roof pitch required.
Architectural Design Elements
(1) The following is a list of acceptable architectural design elements that must be included
into the design of buildings as required in this section.
a. Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade, or arcades
b. Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corner), or quoin corners
C. Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc)
d. Windows and doors framed with smooth cobble, cast stone, limestone, or other
decorative masonry headers and sills; or dormer windows
e. Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished)
f. Decorative ornamentation integrated into the building fagade, such as corbels,
medallions (non-signage), functioning clocks, niches, wrought iron, balconettes,
gargoyles, or horizontal and rhythm patterned brickwork; or other architectural features
approved by the Director of Planning and Development or designee
g. Any other architectural design element approved by the Director of Planning and
Development or designee
(2) Applicable to Tier 1, all structures shall be designed to incorporate no less than four of the
architectural elements above. Buildings over 50,000 square feet must include a minimum of five
of the referenced architectural elements in subsection d.1 above.
(3) Applicable to Tier 2, all structures shall be designed to incorporate no less than two of the
architectural elements above. Buildings over 50,000 square feet must include a minimum of three
of the referenced architectural elements in subsection d.1 above.
(4) Applicable to Tier 3, all structures shall be designed to incorporate no less than one of the
architectural elements from the list in subsection d.1 above.
(e) Exterior Fagade Materials
(1) Allowed exterior materials are categorized into the following three groups, of which at
least two materials from different groups shall be used in all exterior facades in Tier 1, Tier 2, and
Tier 3:
a. Group A: Brick and stone
b. Group B: Stucco, architectural concrete block with integrated color (split face
CMU), factory primed cementitious fiberboard in the form of lap siding or board and
batten, EIFS (above 14 feet from grade only), and painted, colored or stamped tilt -wall
C. Group C: Metal, tile, wood
(2) Prohibited exterior materials include cinder block, vinyl, plastic, aggregate pea -gravel
finished surfaces, and pre-engineered metal building siding.
(3) Primary fagade treatments are applicable to Tier 1 buildings. The following shall apply to
all exterior walls of buildings which are clearly visible from a public street or along an active
storefront:
a. Primary Facades, excluding windows, doors, and other openings, shall be
constructed of at least 80% Group A materials and up to 20% Group B materials.
However, accent materials from Group C may be allowed in limited application for
architectural features as approved by the Director of Planning and Development or
designee.
b. Buildings over 50,000 square feet may use Split -Face CMU (architectural block)
for up to 20% of the primary fagade, in addition to the 20% of Group B materials.
(4) Building color requirements are applicable to buildings in all tiers. The dominant color of
all buildings shall be muted shades of color. Black and stark white shall not be used except as an
accent color. There are no restrictions on accent colors which comprise less than 1.0% of the
building face, except that florescent colors are prohibited.
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Om ity of La Porte Planning and Development Department
Established 1892 Tim Tietiens, Director
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Planning and Development Department Policy
Effective: June 4, 2015
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Exterior Fagade Materials for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Buildings Policy
Purpose:
To clarify minimum requirements for exterior fagade materials for buildings categorized as Tier 2 and
Tier 3.
Timing:
Effective immediately.
Policy:
The City Council approved Ordinance 0-2015-3551 in November 2014 adopting a comprehensive update
of the city's zoning regulations. One of those modifications was the implementation of design guidelines
for development. In reviewing Section 106-928 of those regulations, it became apparent that minimum
requirements for exterior fagade materials for Tier 2 and Tier 3 buildings were not clearly denoted. The
following is a revised Section 106-928(d) that shall guide development of Tier 2 and Tier 3 buildings until
such time as the section is amended.
Sec. 106-928. Architectural design guidelines.
(d) Exterior Fagade Materials
(1) Allowed exterior materials are categorized into the following three groups, of which at
least two materials from different groups shall be used in all exterior facades in Tier 1, Tier 2,
and Tier 3:
a. Group A: Brick and stone
b. Group B: Stucco, architectural concrete block with integrated color (split face
CMU), factory primed cementitious fiberboard in the form of lap siding or board and
batten, EIFS (above 14 feet from grade only), and painted, colored or stamped tilt -wall
C. Group C: Metal, tile, wood
(2) Prohibited exterior materials include cinder block, vinyl, plastic, aggregate pea -gravel
finished surfaces, and pre-engineered metal building siding.
(3) Primary fagade treatments are applicable to Tier 1 buildings. The following shall apply to
all exterior walls of buildings which are clearly visible from a public street or along an active
storefront:
a. Primary Facades, excluding windows, doors, and other openings, shall be
constructed of at least 80% Group A materials and up to 20% Group B materials.
However, accent materials from Group C may be allowed in limited application for
architectural features as approved by the Director of Planning and Development or
designee.
b. Buildings over 50,000 square feet may use Split -Face CMU (architectural block)
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
PIanning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (291) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
Exterior Facade Materials for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Buildings Policy
June 4, 20155
Page 2
for up to 20% of the primary facade, in addition to the 20% of Group B materials.
(4) Primary;fa.gade treatments are applicable to. Tier 2.build ings. The following shall apply to
all exterior walls of buildings which are clearly visible from a public street: or along an active
storefront:
a.` . Primary. i acades, excluding windows, doors; and
:other oPenings; shall be
constructed of at least 50% Group A materials and up to 50% Group B materials.
However, accent.materials from Group C may be allowed in limited application for
architectural features as approved by.:the Director of Planning and Deve.lopment.or
designee.
(5)Primary facade treatments are applicable to`Tier 3;buildings. The following shall apply to
all exterior wa.11.s of buildings which are clearly.visible.from a.public'street'or along an active
storefront:
a.: Primary Facades, excluding windows, doors, and other openings, shall be
constructed of at least 20% Group A materials and up to 80% Group B. materials.
However, accent materialsfrom Group C may be allowed in limited applicationfor
architectural features as approved b.y:the Director of Planning and Development or
designee.
(56) Building color requirements are applicable to buildings in all tiers. The dominant color of
all buildings shall be muted shades of color. Black and stark white shall not be used except as an
accent color. There are no restrictions on accent colors which comprise less than 1.0%of the
building face, except that florescent colors are prohibited.
Tim etjens Date
Director of Planning and Development
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development LaPorte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
February 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEM 5
Consider a Waiver Request to the City's
Design Guidelines (Exterior Fagade Materials)
for the Proposed Port Crossing B4 Warehouse Building
at the Southeast Corner of S. 161" Street and Export Drive (1801 S. 161" Street).
Applicant: Liberty Property Trust
Eric J. Ensey, City Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte, Texas
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Staff Report
ISSUE
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission approve a request by Liberty Property Trust for a
waiver to the city's exterior facade materials design guidelines for construction of the proposed
Port Crossing B4 Warehouse Building located at the southeast corner of S. 161" Street and
Export Drive (1801 S. 161" Street)?
DISCUSSION
The site is subject to the city's Design Guidelines as outlined in Article IX of Chapter 106 of the
city's Code of Ordinances. Section 106-928 outlines various architectural design guidelines,
including building form, building articulation, roof, architectural design elements, and exterior
facade materials. Because this site is within the TIRZ No. 1, the code requires 20% of the
building's facade be covered by stone or brick materials for a Tier 3 building and 80% for other
materials such as stucco, architectural block, cementitious fiberboard, EIFS (above 14 feet), and
painted, colored or stamped tilt -wall.
The applicant is requesting consideration of a waiver to the city's Design Guidelines concerning
Exterior Facade Materials. Their proposal includes the use of a colored tilt -wall material on all
facades of the building. Although this is a masonry product and will result in the building being
fully covered by a masonry product, the code requires the use of stone and/or brick to cover
20% of the facade.
Section 106-927 of the city's Code of Ordinances states that the Planning and Zoning
Commission may approve a waiver request subject to two findings. The following is a list of
those findings:
1. The project as designed is consistent with the general spirit and intent of the City of La
Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed building will result in an attractive contribution to the community.
In reviewing this waiver request, staff is concerned with waiving the use of brick or stone. The
city's design guidelines intentionally specify this requirement to add quality and diversity to the
architectural design of buildings within the community. As a result, staff is not supportive of the
waiver request, but would support a modification that would provide a stone or brick element
at the pedestrian entrances of the building at all corners visible from a public right-of-way. Staff
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would support waiving the masonry requirement on the remainder of the facade where there
are the loading docks and the glass windows. Staff is concerned with the precedent that could
be perceived with a 100% deviation from these requirements.
For consideration, there are other buildings within the Port Crossing development that were
constructed under the previous version of the masonry design guidelines, where the style of
building proposed would have been permitted. Under the previous version of the code, a
cement tilt -wall constructed building would have met code requirements.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Applicant Letter and Building Elevations
Exhibit B: Area Map
Exhibit C: Section 106-928, Architectural Design Guidelines
Exhibit D: Exterior Facade Materials Policy
Ensey, Eric
From: Kenneth Chang [kchong@libertyproperty.con]
Sent Wednesday, February O3.2O1G1114AM
To: Ensey, Eric
Cc: KovinPo|osek
Subject: RE: B4 Site Plan Review Letter...
Attachments: Submittal #2—Review Letter —Port Crossing B4-signed.pdf; 2.jpg; 1Jpg
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Per our phone conversation on Monday, I would like to request consideration of a variance regarding planning comme
27. This comment references Section 106-680 which requires 20% of any building fagade visible from a public ROW to
be stone or masonry. We would like to request a variance to this per the reasons below. I
Attached are two photos of buildings we own within Port Crossing Commerce Center. None ofthe existing
buildings within the park have any masonry orstone onthe buildings. |nour experience, itisnot typical for
there to be stone or masonry on such large distribution warehouse buildings. VVewould propose tokeep the
current look of the park with textured and painted concrete tilt wall and accent the building in other ways.
At Liberty Property Trust, we pride ourselves in building to a higher standard than many ofour competitors.
Being long term holders of real estate, we are meticulous with our construction quality and take our slab pours
one step further by curing with wet blankets for a full 7 days following slab pour. VVeare also very conscious of
designing appealing and functional entries. For this building, vvehave two stories ofglass proposed atour
corner entries ofboth sides ofthe building. Many developers will save costs and only construct one level of
glass, resulting in avery basically cost efficient entry. VVeare also proposing to install exterior LED lighting on
Building B4.
In our opinion, stone and masonry will make more sense on a smaller, more office like development than it
does on such a large distribution warehouse building with the majority of the building being truck dock
positions.
Ken Chang, 9.E,LEEOA9
Director, Development
Liberty Property Trust
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8827 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX 77064
Fromn:Ensey Eric
Sent: Monday, February U1,ZU161U:33AM
To: Kevin Po|asek ; Kenneth Chang
Subject: B4 Site Plan Review Letter...
Please see the attached... Let me know if you have any comments.
Eric J.0oyaBCity Planner
City o[LoPorte Planning &Development
6O4VKFairmont Parkway
LoPorte, Texas 77571
Phone: 281'470'6063
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Sec. 106-928. Architectural design guidelines.
(a) Building Form (Applicable to Tier 1 and 2)
(1) All buildings shall be designed and constructed in tri-partite architecture so that they have
a distinct base, middle and top.
Examples of Single Story Tri-Partite
(b) Building Articulation (Applicable to Tier 1 and 2)
(1) Primary facades clearly visible from a public street or along an active storefront shall meet
the following minimum standards for articulation:
a. Horizontal Articulation. No building wall shall extend for a distance equal to 3
times the wall's height without having an off- set equal to 25% of the wall's height, and
that new plane shall extend for a distance equal to at least 25% of the maximum length of
the first plane.
b. Vertical Articulation. No horizontal wall shall extend for a distance greater than
3 times the height of the wall without changing height by a minimum of 25% of the wall's
height.
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Roofs (Applicable to Tier 1)
(1) Where clearly visible from a public street or along active storefronts, any hip, gable or
mansard roofs may only utilize the following materials: metal standing seam, slate, clay or
concrete tile (barrel or Roman shape). Minimum 3 on 12 roof pitch required.
Architectural Design Elements
(1) The following is a list of acceptable architectural design elements that must be included
into the design of buildings as required in this section.
a. Canopies, awnings, porticos with colonnade, or arcades
b. Raised pilaster cornices (end columns at corner), or quoin corners
C. Vertical elements (tower, cupola, lighthouse, turret, arches, etc)
d. Windows and doors framed with smooth cobble, cast stone, limestone, or other
decorative masonry headers and sills; or dormer windows
e. Outdoor patios and/or courtyards (landscaped and furnished)
f. Decorative ornamentation integrated into the building fagade, such as corbels,
medallions (non-signage), functioning clocks, niches, wrought iron, balconettes,
gargoyles, or horizontal and rhythm patterned brickwork; or other architectural features
approved by the Director of Planning and Development or designee
g. Any other architectural design element approved by the Director of Planning and
Development or designee
(2) Applicable to Tier 1, all structures shall be designed to incorporate no less than four of the
architectural elements above. Buildings over 50,000 square feet must include a minimum of five
of the referenced architectural elements in subsection d.1 above.
(3) Applicable to Tier 2, all structures shall be designed to incorporate no less than two of the
architectural elements above. Buildings over 50,000 square feet must include a minimum of three
of the referenced architectural elements in subsection d.1 above.
(4) Applicable to Tier 3, all structures shall be designed to incorporate no less than one of the
architectural elements from the list in subsection d.1 above.
(e) Exterior Fagade Materials
(1) Allowed exterior materials are categorized into the following three groups, of which at
least two materials from different groups shall be used in all exterior facades in Tier 1, Tier 2, and
Tier 3:
a. Group A: Brick and stone
b. Group B: Stucco, architectural concrete block with integrated color (split face
CMU), factory primed cementitious fiberboard in the form of lap siding or board and
batten, EIFS (above 14 feet from grade only), and painted, colored or stamped tilt -wall
C. Group C: Metal, tile, wood
(2) Prohibited exterior materials include cinder block, vinyl, plastic, aggregate pea -gravel
finished surfaces, and pre-engineered metal building siding.
(3) Primary fagade treatments are applicable to Tier 1 buildings. The following shall apply to
all exterior walls of buildings which are clearly visible from a public street or along an active
storefront:
a. Primary Facades, excluding windows, doors, and other openings, shall be
constructed of at least 80% Group A materials and up to 20% Group B materials.
However, accent materials from Group C may be allowed in limited application for
architectural features as approved by the Director of Planning and Development or
designee.
b. Buildings over 50,000 square feet may use Split -Face CMU (architectural block)
for up to 20% of the primary fagade, in addition to the 20% of Group B materials.
(4) Building color requirements are applicable to buildings in all tiers. The dominant color of
all buildings shall be muted shades of color. Black and stark white shall not be used except as an
accent color. There are no restrictions on accent colors which comprise less than 1.0% of the
building face, except that florescent colors are prohibited.
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Om ity of La Porte Planning and Development Department
Established 1892 Tim Tietiens, Director
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Planning and Development Department Policy
Effective: June 4, 2015
#P2015-001
Exterior Fagade Materials for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Buildings Policy
Purpose:
To clarify minimum requirements for exterior fagade materials for buildings categorized as Tier 2 and
Tier 3.
Timing:
Effective immediately.
Policy:
The City Council approved Ordinance 0-2015-3551 in November 2014 adopting a comprehensive update
of the city's zoning regulations. One of those modifications was the implementation of design guidelines
for development. In reviewing Section 106-928 of those regulations, it became apparent that minimum
requirements for exterior fagade materials for Tier 2 and Tier 3 buildings were not clearly denoted. The
following is a revised Section 106-928(d) that shall guide development of Tier 2 and Tier 3 buildings until
such time as the section is amended.
Sec. 106-928. Architectural design guidelines.
(d) Exterior Fagade Materials
(1) Allowed exterior materials are categorized into the following three groups, of which at
least two materials from different groups shall be used in all exterior facades in Tier 1, Tier 2,
and Tier 3:
a. Group A: Brick and stone
b. Group B: Stucco, architectural concrete block with integrated color (split face
CMU), factory primed cementitious fiberboard in the form of lap siding or board and
batten, EIFS (above 14 feet from grade only), and painted, colored or stamped tilt -wall
C. Group C: Metal, tile, wood
(2) Prohibited exterior materials include cinder block, vinyl, plastic, aggregate pea -gravel
finished surfaces, and pre-engineered metal building siding.
(3) Primary fagade treatments are applicable to Tier 1 buildings. The following shall apply to
all exterior walls of buildings which are clearly visible from a public street or along an active
storefront:
a. Primary Facades, excluding windows, doors, and other openings, shall be
constructed of at least 80% Group A materials and up to 20% Group B materials.
However, accent materials from Group C may be allowed in limited application for
architectural features as approved by the Director of Planning and Development or
designee.
b. Buildings over 50,000 square feet may use Split -Face CMU (architectural block)
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
PIanning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (291) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
Exterior Facade Materials for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Buildings Policy
June 4, 20155
Page 2
for up to 20% of the primary facade, in addition to the 20% of Group B materials.
(4) Primary;fa.gade treatments are applicable to. Tier 2.build ings. The following shall apply to
all exterior walls of buildings which are clearly visible from a public street: or along an active
storefront:
a.` . Primary. i acades, excluding windows, doors; and
:other oPenings; shall be
constructed of at least 50% Group A materials and up to 50% Group B materials.
However, accent.materials from Group C may be allowed in limited application for
architectural features as approved by.:the Director of Planning and Deve.lopment.or
designee.
(5)Primary facade treatments are applicable to`Tier 3;buildings. The following shall apply to
all exterior wa.11.s of buildings which are clearly.visible.from a.public'street'or along an active
storefront:
a.: Primary Facades, excluding windows, doors, and other openings, shall be
constructed of at least 20% Group A materials and up to 80% Group B. materials.
However, accent materialsfrom Group C may be allowed in limited applicationfor
architectural features as approved b.y:the Director of Planning and Development or
designee.
(56) Building color requirements are applicable to buildings in all tiers. The dominant color of
all buildings shall be muted shades of color. Black and stark white shall not be used except as an
accent color. There are no restrictions on accent colors which comprise less than 1.0%of the
building face, except that florescent colors are prohibited.
Tim etjens Date
Director of Planning and Development
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development LaPorte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
February 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEM 6
Consider approval of a Major Development Site Plan (#15-83000003)
to allow for construction of a new Warehouse/Distribution Facility
for the property located at the southeast corner of S. 161" Street and Export Drive (1801 S. 161" St.)
in the Port Crossing Business Park.
Applicant: Liberty Property Trust
Eric J. Ensey, City Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte, Texas
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Staff Report
ISSUE
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission approve a request by Liberty Property Trust
for a Major Development Site Plan to allow construction of the proposed Port Crossing
B4 Building, which is a new warehouse/distribution facility located at 1801 S. 161"
Street?
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Major Development Site Plan as submitted.
DISCUSSION
Applicant/Property Owner:
Liberty Property Trust
Applicant's Request:
The applicant is seeking to construct a new warehouse distribution facility, which is
referred to as Port Crossing B4 Building. The proposed facility will be a 415,272 square
foot building on a 21.47 acre portion of Reserve "I", Block 3, Port Crossing Amending
Plat. The subject site is currently undeveloped. The attached Exhibit A is the proposed
site development plan.
Background Information:
The subject site is a 21.47 acre portion of Reserve "I", Block 3, Port Crossing Amending
Plat. The overall Reserve "I" parcel is 66.16 acres in size. The subject site is located at
the southeast corner of S. 161" Street and Export Drive in the Port Crossing Business
Park. The attached Exhibit B is an Area Map showing the location of the subject
property.
The site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, and is undeveloped land in the Port
Crossing Business Park. Because the Port Crossing Business Park is zoned PUD,
development is subject to the Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) approved by the
City Council on August 24, 2015. The attached Exhibit C is the Zoning Map for the site.
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The proposed use, warehouse/distribution, is permitted in the approved SCUP. The City
of La Porte's Land Use Plan identifies this parcel as "Light Industrial" use. The following
table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses:
Zoning
Land Use
North
PUD, Planned Unit Development
Existing warehouse/distribution facility in the Port
Crossing Business Park
South
PUD, Planned Unit Development
Undeveloped site in the Port Crossing Business Park
West
PUD, Planned Unit Development
Truck Terminal Facility (1706 S. 16t" Street) and
Warehouse/Distribution Facility (1806 S. 16t" Street)
East
PUD, Planned Unit Development
Undeveloped site in the Port Crossing Business Park
Analysis:
This site development plan was reviewed according to the provisions of Appendix E of
the city's Development Ordinance (No. 1444). Because the site is greater than 10 acres
in size, it requires approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The site plan is also
subject to all applicable requirements of the city's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106 of the
city's Code of Ordinances) and all applicable requirements of the Port Crossing SCUP
approved for this site. Planning staff has reviewed the proposed site development plan
and concluded that the application complies with all applicable code requirements. The
following is a description of staff's analysis of various considerations:
Site Improvements.
The site will include a 415,272 square foot building, new parking lots with a total of 280
automobile parking spaces and 111 designated truck parking spaces, site circulation,
landscaping, and drainage improvements.
Landscaping.
The site development plan includes proposed landscaping in accordance with the
provisions of Section 106-800 of the Code of Ordinances. There are street trees existing
along both the S. 161" Street and Export Drive right-of-way. The proposed development
can utilize those existing trees to meet the street tree requirement in the code. The
proposed development will include the planting of the required shrubs between the
parking area and adjacent public right-of-way at 3 feet on center. Additionally, the
applicant is proposing trees and shrubs in planter beds within the parking lot areas in
order to visually break up the parking lot as well as provide future shade relief. Staff has
reviewed the landscaping proposed and finds that the proposed development is
consistent with the landscaping required in Section 106-800 of the Code of Ordinances.
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Parking and circulation.
Section 106-839 of the Code of Ordinances outlines the city's parking requirements for
warehouse/distribution uses. The requirements are as follows for this development:
1. Office — 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. (30 spaces required)
2. Warehouse —1.5 per non -office employee (250 spaces required)
In this case a total of 280 parking spaces are required by code. The applicant is
proposing a total of 280 parking spaces with the development. The applicant is also
providing the necessary ADA parking spaces required.
On December 10, 2015 the City of La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a
variance to the number of driveways allowed per right-of-way. The Board approved
three curb -cut access points along Export Drive and three along S. 161" Street. The Board
approved the variance to help facilitate a separation of automobile vehicular traffic
from truck traffic on the site and provide a better flow of traffic.
Sidewalks.
The applicant is including sidewalks as required in the city's Public Improvement Criteria
Manual (PICM). There is an existing sidewalk along S. 161" Street and the applicant is
proposing construction of a sidewalk on Export Drive as part of this development.
Fire Hydrant Locations.
The Fire Marshal has reviewed the proposed site plan and has determined that the
proposed development complies with the requirements for fire hydrant location.
Drainage and detention.
The proposed development is part of the drainage system developed by the Port
Crossing Property Owner Association. Regional detention ponds were provided in the
Port Crossing Business Park that were sized to detain the development of this site as
well as all other development within the boundaries of the Port Crossing development.
As a result, additional on -site detention is not required.
The proposed development is consistent with the city's PICM requirements for drainage
purposes.
Utilities.
There are sufficient public utility facilities in proximity of this site to meet the needs of
the proposed development. Much of the infrastructure required for the Port Crossing
Business Park was installed in 2006 and 2007. A 12-inch sanitary sewer line is on the
west side of S. 161" Street and on the east side of the subject parcel parallel to the
drainage channel. The proposed development will tap into the existing line east of the
subject parcel. Additionally, the site will tap into the existing 8-inch water line in Export
Drive. The Utilities Division of the city's Public Works Department has reviewed the site
plan and has no objection to connection to the city's water and sewer lines as proposed.
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for the Port Crossing B4 Building complies with the various applicable code
requirements and should be considered for approval.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A:
Proposed Port Crossing B-4Site Plan
ExhibitB:
Area Map
ExhibitC:
Zoning Map
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City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
February 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEMS 7-9
Consider a recommendation to the City Council
on proposed modification to Ordinance 1444 (Development Ordinance)
Eric J. Ensey, City Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte, Texas
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Planning and Development Department
Staff Report
ISSUE
Following the public hearing, should the Planning and Zoning Commission consider
recommending approval to the City Council, the proposed modifications to Ordinance
No. 1444, more commonly known as the City of La Porte Development Ordinance, as
presented in the attached Exhibit A?
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval to the
City Council of the proposed modifications to Ordinance No. 1444 (Development
Ordinance) as presented in the attached Exhibit A.
DISCUSSION
Ordinance No. 1444 is the city's Development Ordinance and includes the procedures
and regulations regarding development of property in the City of La Porte. These
regulations range from subdivision platting to site development plans to general
engineering standards and requirements. The Development Ordinance was adopted by
City Council in 1985 with minor modifications through the years.
An audit of the Planning and Development Department was commissioned and
conducted by the City Council in 2012. In 2013, Planning and Development Department
staff began implementing the various recommendations of the audit. One of the
recommendations of the audit was for the city to update and codify the Development
Ordinance.
As a result, the Planning and Zoning Commission established a subcommittee at the
February 19, 2015 meeting to review Ordinance No. 1444 (Development Ordinance) and
recommend modifications to the ordinance. The subcommittee included Commissioners
Mark Follis (Chair), Richard Warren, Nick Barrera, and Lou Ann Martin. Planning and
Development Department staff support was provided to the group.
The attached Exhibit A is the draft ordinance that includes the proposed modifications
to Ordinance 1444 as recommended by the subcommittee. The Subcommittee is
presenting this document to the Commission as a public hearing item for discussion
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purposes and to present the modifications being proposed. Notice of this public hearing
was published in the Bay Area Observer and posted at City Hall and on the city's
website.
The following includes a description of the modifications being proposed. Those areas in
the attached Exhibit A highlighted in yellow indicate new language as part of the
proposed modification. The stFike thFewg44& indicate where language is proposed to be
removed. It's important to note that the proposed changes to the document are not
substantial in nature. The majority of the changes proposed were to arrange the
document in a manner that it could be codified. There were some processes that have
changed over the years, so those have been included in this document. All the proposed
modifications are consistent with state law and have been reviewed by the City
Attorney.
General Modifications:
1. The Development Ordinance is being proposed to be codified as Chapter 86 of the City
of La Porte Code of Ordinances.
2. References to old versions of state law have been modified with references to Texas
Local Government Code.
3. Any reference to the Planning Department was replaced with "Planning and
Development" as it relates to the department name or title of the director.
4. The certificates and signature blocks previously included as part of the ordinance have
been removed. It is recommended or necessary that these be adopted in the codified
version of the code. Instead, the Subcommittee is recommending that they be a
departmental policy of the Planning and Development Department. These certificates
have been included as part of Exhibit B for reference purposes.
Purpose (Section 86-1):
5. A new purpose clause was added to outline a general purpose for the chapter.
Statutory authority and jurisdiction (Section 86-2):
6. This section was modified to outline the city's authority to regulate and approve various
development projects in the community.
Conformance requirements (Section 86-3):
7. This section was modified to simplify and more clearly provide various conformance
requirements for development, including conformance with the Comprehensive Plan,
Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM), etc.
Definitions (Section 86-4):
8. Most of the modifications to this section are minor in nature and function as a means of
clarification of terms.
However there were some new definitions added that were not included in the original
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Development Ordinance: "City', "City Building Regulations", "City Council", and "Plat,
Administrative".
[The various development applications have been proposed to be broken out in different sections
for codification purposes. Those sections include: Pre -development Applicant Consultation,
General Plan, Development Site Plans, and Subdivision Platting.]
Pre -development Applicant Consultation (Section 86-5):
9. The Pre -development Applicant Consultation (or PAC) process replaces the Sketch Plan
procedures. The intent of the PAC process is to provide applicants/developers with an
opportunity to discuss the city's review process and requirements for a proposed
development project.
General Plans (Section 86-6):
10. This was already a procedure in the previous version of the Development Ordinance,
however modifications have been made to codify these requirements. Additional
requirements to General Plan submittals have been included (including drainage plans
and traffic analysis).
Development Site Plans (Section 86-7):
11. Both Major and Minor Site Plans are included in this section. Both have the same
submittal requirements, but different review paths (which has not been modified).
12. Additional submittal requirements have been added (including parking and landscaping
tables, drainage calculations, exterior building elevations if subject to the city's Design
Guideline regulations, a traffic impact analysis if required by the Director.
13. A new provision was added for amendments to Site Plans. The intent of this section is to
allow the Director to approve modifications that do not change the character of the
development (especially if said site plan was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission).
Subdivision Plats (Section 86-8):
14. All the various plat processes have been moved to this section. The platting procedures
are generally governed by state statutes, and as a result, there are fewer modifications
proposed to this section.
15. The requirements for group care facilities previously approved by City Council and not
codified were included as subsections (j) and (k).
General Standards for Subdivisions and Developments (Section 86-15):
16. There are not many substantive modifications proposed to this section. Most of the
modifications are for clarification purposes.
17. The only substantive modification is to the fees associate with the various development
applications. The Subcommittee analyzed the fees charged by other municipalities for
similar development applications. The fee modifications proposed are intended to bring
the fees charged by the City of La Porte more in -line with our surrounding
municipalities. These fees are intended to help off -set the administrative costs of
processing development applications.
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Waivers (Section 86-26):
18. This section was previously called "Variances". The Subcommittee is recommending the
name be changed to "Waivers" as the term variance is generally and legally tied to
review of modifications to Chapter 106 (Zoning) by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Because these waivers are reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, it is easier
to differentiate and explain the procedure as a "Waiver".
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1444 (Development
Ordinance)
Exhibit B: Certificates and Signature Blocks
Exhibit C: Original Ordinance 1444 (Development Ordinance)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 86 "DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS BY ADOPTING
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SUBDIVISION
AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT
ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE
FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; CONTAINING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1: That Chapter 86, "Development Regulations", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety and shall hereinafter read as follows:
"Article L In General.
Sec. 86-1. Purpose.
(a) It is the intent of this chapter for the City to outline the requirements for subdividers, developers,
applicants, engineers, surveyors, realtors and other persons interested and involved in the subdivision
and development of land.
(b) It is also the intent, purpose and scope of this chapter to promote the vision, goals and policies of
the City's Comprehensive Plan and all of its components and to protect the health, safety and general
welfare of the public.
Sec. 86-2. Statutory authority and jurisdiction.
(a) Pursuant to the authority granted to cities and counties under the constitution and laws of the state,
including the provisions of Texas Local Government Code § 22.003 as affleadedChapter 212, and
as amended, the City Council does hereby adopt the rules and regulations established in this chapter
governing the subdivision and development of land within the city limits and o..+F +o....;+ F
provided, however, that the City of La Porte excludes from the terms,
conditions and effects of this chapter and all amendments 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 __rdeF t +,,F ffi . e f Ai4iele
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(b) The Approving Authority shall review all plans, plats, and all accompanying documentation
required in this chapter, and require developer and subdivider compliance with the applicable state
law, this chapter, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, other applicable ordinances of the
City of La Porte, the City of La Porte Comprehensive Plan, and approved written policies and
procedures of the City of La Porte.
(c) If any section of this chapter is in conflict with other provisions of this chapter or any other
ordinance, the more restrictive rule or regulation shall apply.
Sec. 86-3. Conformance requirements.
(a) In so implementing this chapter, the City may, as needed, utilize policies in the City's
Comprehensive Plan, including but not limited to the future land use plan and corresponding
provisions, as well as complementary general design and construction standards approved by
ordinance by City Council.
(b) All development must also be in compliance with the City's Public Improvement Criteria Manual
(PICM), where applicable.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any owner or agent of any owner of land to layout, subdivide, resubdivide,
plat, or replat any land within the City of La Porte or its extraterritorial jurisdiction without an
approved 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 corporate limits of the City of La
Porte, without an approved City Development Authorization. It shall be unlawful for 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 Or-dinanee
Chapter, subsequent to the passage of this 8Fdinanee Chapter.
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(d) The City shall withhold all City improvements of whatsoever nature, including the maintenance of
streets and the furnishing of utilities from all subdivisions or developments not in conformance with
the provisions of this Chapter.
(e) No Building Permit shall be issued for the erection or 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 )AI14 a 444E COMPREHENSIVE P
Sec. 86-4. Definitions.
For the purpose of this ordinance the following various terms, phrases and words, will have the meaning
ascribed to them herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in present tense include the
future; words used in singular include the plural; words used in plural include the singular; "shall" is
mandatory; and "may" is permissive. Any office referred to herein by title will include the person
employed or appointed for that position or its duly authorized deputy or representative. Terms, 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 governmental program or recognized, normal crop or livestock rotation procedure.
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A residential unit and related ^t�� accessory buildings located solely for one or more of the
purposes described in the preceding sentence shall be deemed an agricultural use.
ALLEY: A public right-of-way whieh that is used for utility installation or for secondary access to
individual properties whieh that have their primary access from an adjacent public street or an approved
common or compensating open space or court yard A4ieh that has direct access to a public street.
APPROVING AUTHORITY: eeffiffiissieii The Planning and Zoning Commission or the City official
having authority to sign plats or plans signifying City approval of said plats or plans. For Minor
Developments and Administrative Plats, the Approving Authority is the Director of Planning and
Development. For all other developments or subdivisions, the Approving Authority is the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
ma�, be 4em time to time ameaded.
BUILDING SETBACK LINE: A 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 ..,:� where 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
combination of streets and other physical features whieh that 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 Cedes Regulations currently in force and effect;
omor+s of less than e, 000 nn N,altia+ien. As used herein, the term "improvement" shall include the
construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, or conversion of a building or structure.
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL: The City officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of the City Building Cedes Regulations, or his/her authorized
representative.
CITY: The City of LaPorte, Texas.
CITY BUILDNG REGULATIONS: All building regulations referred to in and incorporated by Chapter
82 of the City's Code of Ordinances.
CITY COUNCIL: The City Council of the City of LaPorte, Texas.
CITY SECRETARY: That The person holding the office of City Secretary under the terms of the La
Porte Charter, or her/his designated representative.
COMMISSION: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City.
COMPENSATION OPEN SPACE: Those areas designated on a plat or plan whieh that 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
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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 City Council in accordance with Texas
Local Government Code Chapter 213 and as such plan is periodically amended or updated, which is
intended to guide the development of the City and that includes analysis, recommendations and proposals
for the community's population, economy, housing, transportation, community facilities and
infrastructure.
COUNTY: Harris County, Texas
DEPARTMENT: The Planning and Development Department of the City of La Porte.
DEVELOPER: The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or any land included in a proposed
development including 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
altering the elevation of property or converting 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 includes subdivisions as defined
herein.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZION: A document issued by the Department for the development of land
within the City's jurisdiction. 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 Building Code.
DEVELOPMENT, MAJOR: Any development not qualifying as a Minor Development, as the term
"Minor Development" is defined herein.
DEVELOPMENT, MINOR: Any project or development that involves no more than ten (10) acres of
land and where the total square footage of all buildings on the site does not exceed 150,000 square feet
and rune change to ri�tndctuFe Ply presents no conflict with the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
DIRECTOR: The C4-�, Director of the Planning and Development Department or designated
representative.
DWELLING UNIT: A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more
persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
EASEMENT: A right given by the owner or a parcel of land to another person, public agent or private
corporation for specific and limited use of that parcel.
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EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDITION: The unincorporated territory outside of and
contiguous to the City limits of the City established by the authority of Texas Local Government Code
Chapter 42
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 is registered as a part of the Approving
Authority's official records.
FLOOD HAZARD AREA: Those areas of the City designated as having a greater chance of flooding
from natural disasters such as rainstorms or hurricanes. Such areas are shown on the official flood
insurance rate maps (FIRM) established by FEMA and adopted by City Council.
FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION ORDINANCE: The Git O-,maree ordinance adopted by the City
Council and codified in Chapter 94 "Floods" of the La Porte, Texas Code of Ordinances .ram that
defines the special flood hazard areas of the City and regulates land development more restrictively
within such areas,
GENERAL PLAN: A map or plat plan illustrating designated to illust ate the general design features and
street layout of a proposed development which is proposed to be platted and developed in phases. This
plan, when approved by the Commission, 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, was well as 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 LaPorte, and
either:
(a) Being designated as the "Battleground Industrial District 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 LaPorte, Texas" in Ordinance 842, passed
by the City Council of the City of LaPorte; or
(c) Being designated as the "South La Porte Industrial District or La Porte, Texas" in Ordinance 98-
2258, passed by the City Council of the City of La Porte.
LOT: An undivided tract or parcel of land contained within a block or designated on a Subdivision Plat
by numerical identification.
MOBILE HOME PARK: An unsubdivided development divided into mobile home sites for rent and for
the installation of mobile home thereon.
MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION: A subdivision divided into mobile home lots for sale.
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MONUMENT: A fixed reference point or object located convenient to proposed developments in La
Porte fef whieh that 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 [these regulations].
PLAN, DEVELOPMENT SITE: A site plan for unsubdivided developments certified by the land owner
and by a Professional Engineer or Registered Public Surveyor, executed by the City Approving Authority
and prepared as specified in Seaiea 4.09 Section 86-7 of these fee ulati r - this Chapter.
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 designed to be capable of
satisfactory use and operation as a separate entity without necessarily having the participation of other
building sites or other common property. The ownership of the common property may by 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 entities or merged into a single consolidated entity.
PLANNING CONSULTANT: A certified land planner, Texas registered professional engineer, Texas
registered land surveyor, Texas registered architect, or other qualified consultant, who performs land
planning services to subdividers or developers for a fee.
PLAT, ADMINISTRATIVE: A replat or subdivision of 1 n� land totaling ten (10) acres or less, and
involving four (4) or fewer lots fronting on an existing streets and not requiring the creation of any new
street or the extension of municipal facilities or the aggregation of multiple lots into one lot.
PLAT, AMENDING: A plat, previously approved by the Commission and duly recorded, which is
resubmitted to the Commission for re -approval and recording which contains dimensional or notational
corrections or erroneous information contained on the originally approved and recorded plat. An
amending plat is not to be considered as a replat or resubdivision and may not contain any changes or
additions to the physical characteristics of the original subdivision, but is intended only to correct errors
or mis-calculations as allowed under the provisions of Chapter 212 of the Texas
Local Government Code.
PLAT, FINAL: A map or drawing of a proposed subdivision prepared in a manner suitable for recording
in the appropriate County records and prepared in conformance with Sec. 86-8(c)See4iea 4.04 et seq. of
this Ordinance.
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PLAT, PRELIMINARY: A map or drawing of a proposed subdivision illustrating its development
features for review, prepared as specified in Sec. 86-8(b)See6eii 4.04, 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 right-of-way intended for dedication as publie st+eet within a
specific tract of land.
PUBLIC IMPORVEMENTS CRITERIA MANUAL (PICM): The set of standards set forth by the
Director of Planning and Development Department and approved by the City Council to determine the
specific technical requirements for construction of public improvements. The manual may be acquired
from the Planning and 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 the subdivisions not restricted in use may be shown as "unrestricted".
RESUBDIVISION OR REPLAT: The relocation or removal of existing streets or lots by re -platting as
allowed under the provisions of m497^a "�ee6ei5—as affieied Chapter 212, Texas Local
Government Code, and as amended.
RIGHT-OF-WAY: A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, 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,
public building 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 properties.
STREET, PRIMARY ARTERIAL: An expressway, freeway, or primary thoroughfare whose primary
function is the movement of traffic.
STREET, PRIVATE: A vehicular access way, under private ownership and maintenance, providing
access to buildings containing residential dwelling units without direct access 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 publically owned or maintained right- of- way, however designated, dedicated or
acquired, which provides vehicular access to adjacent properties.
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STREET, SECONDARY ARTERIAL: A primary thoroughfare whose predominant function is the
movement of traffic but which provides more access than normally associated with a primary arterial.
STREET, STUB: A public street not terminated by a permanent 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 traffic and intended to serve as a
traffic artery of considerable length and continuity throughout the community and so designated on the
latest edition of the GityLThoroughfare Plan as contained in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
SUBDIVIDER: Any owner or authorized agent thereof, proposing to divide, or dividing, land so as to
constitute a subdivision according to the terms and provisions of this 8rdiaaaee Chapter. A subdivider is
further defined to be a developer.
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 addition to the City, or for laying out suburban lots or building
lots, or any lots, and streets, alleys or parts or other portions intended for public 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, alleys or easements of access. A subdivision is further
defined to be a development.
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR: Any subdivision not qualifying as a minor subdivision, as the term "minor
subdivision" is defined herein.
SUBDIVISION, MINOR: A subdivision involving less than ten (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 chapter when plans, plats, related materials and
fees must be received by the City prior to the next regular meeting of the commission in order to be
considered at such meeting. The "submittal date" is not to be considered as the "filing date" as herein
defined.
TITLE CERTIFICATE (ABSTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE, PLANNING LETTER): A certificate
prepared and executed by a title company authorized to do business in the State of Texas or an attorney
licensed in the State of Texas describing all encumbrances of record which affect the property together
with all deeds recorded from and after the effective date of this Ordiaa-neeChapter which shall include
any part of the property included in a subdivision plat or development site plan.
V Dom: WAIVER: Permission granted in writing by the Commission to depart from the literal
requirements of this ^Chapter.
ZONING ORDINANCE: The Zoning Ordinance of the City of LaPorte, Texas, codified as Chapter 106
in the La Porte Texas Code of Ordinances, together with any amendments thereto.
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Sec. 86-5. Pre -development Applicant Consultation.
(a) The developer or owner of land may choose to schedule a Pre -development Applicant
Consultation (PAC) meeting with the Director. The PAC meeting is intended to provide information
on the City's review process, procedures and requirements and allow for dialogue between the City
and developer or owner of land prior to submittal of any development application outlined in this
chapter.
Sec. 86-6. General Plans.
(a) General Plans are required for all phased projects involving Major Subdivisions or Major
Developments. The General Plan is to be designed to illustrate the general design features of a
subdivision or development which is proposed to be developed or platted in phases or sections. This
plan, when approved by the Commission, constitutes a guide which the Commission will refer to in
the subsequent review of plans or plats that cover portions of the land contained within the general
overall plan and adjacent properties. Should the developer's future plans change, such changes are to
be disclosed to the Department by filing a new General Plan.
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(b) Application shall be submitted to the Department at least three (3) weeks before the date which
Commission review is requested, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
(c) Application shall consist of all required documentation submitted either electronically or one (1)
paper copy in a 24"x36" format.
weeks before the date at whieh Commission r-eN,* ad. Complete instnue4ion for- Pr-epaflfig
Geaefa4 Plans are eef4aiaed in Appea&E G.
(d) The following information must be submitted as part of a General Plan submission: 44 s appe &-E
(1) Application and applicable fee.
(2) Development checklist.
(3) Project description letter.
(4) Any additional information required by the Director.
(5) The General Plan shall graphically contain the following
a. Name of the development. (Gannet be dopheates ef
b. Legal description of the site.
the a.,.. e , n bstFae4 NumberH i4s retest., Teias" . ldef* owner-s e
c. Existing and proposed zoning.
d. Name and contact information of the developer.
e. Name and contact information of the project design team
f Developer/Owner signature block.
g. City approval signature block.
h. Scale of plan in engineering format. aea4ez f 1" - 100' ti
i. North arrow. in if4ia . to .,F i, t f soot if p-.,e4ieable4
j . Vicinity kt-�-map showing relation of development to surrounding streets, railroads and
watercourses.
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k. Perimeter boundary of the property. be r,,-a po ete - betta of of pfepeFty.
1. Identification of each phase of development and proposed land use/s for each phase.
plamied
in. Label adjacent subdivisions, streets, easements, water courses, acreage tracts, and other
natural and manmade features.
n. Show land contours at one foot intervals
o. Identify required building lines adjacent to all existing or proposed public and private
streets and alleys.
p. If building locations are known, include the footprint of each building, indicating the
building type, building height, number of stories, floor area, and density of residential
development.
q. Show rights -of -way for all streets and alleys either existing or proposed within or adjacent
to the general plan boundaries. Indicate right-of-way width of all streets as identified in the
PICM. Identify whether streets are intended to be public or private.
r. Indicate approximate location, widths, and types for all easements whether existing or
proposed within or adjacent to the general plan boundaries.
s. Identify the location of all existing public utilities within or adjacent to the general plan
boundaries and how each phase of development will connect with those utilities.
t. Show approximate boundary of flood hazard area as taken from the official FEMA Flood
Insurance Rate Maps adopted by the city Git tepeg mphie maps or other sources approved by
the Director.
u. Stormwater drainage plan showing general drainage basins and possible location for on -
site detention if required.
v. Traffic study or written documentation from the Director that the development does not
necessitate a traffic study.
w. Other information required by the Director.
pfopesed usage of afi�, sites if4eaded for- r-estr4e4ed or- ttaFestfieted Fesel=�,ed (wit
subdii4sions) or- for- dei,elepmef4s Wier- than subdii4sions. ladie id proposed
iEeiiiiig f eaeh s4e.
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(e) Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the applicant, the failure of the Commission
to act within thirty (30) days from the date of the filing of the application by the developer, will cause
the General Plan to be deemed approved.
(f) General applications shall comply with all applicable city ordinances and statutes prior to approval
by the Commission. The Commission shall review the General Plan and take one of the following
actions:
(1) Approve the General Plan as filed. Commission approval of the General Plan authorizes the
developer to file a Preliminary Plat or a Development Site Plan.
(2) Conditionally pprove the General 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 t4e
Plcffliiiiig Commission. Commission conditional approval requires submission of an amended
General Plan and additional documentation as specified by the Planning Commission for final
Commission approval, which may be filed concurrently with the next Preliminary Plat or
Development Site Plan, as the case may be.
(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 Commission. Commission
disapproval of a General Plan requires submission of a new General Plan.
(g) The original approved mylar of the General Plan shall be retained 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 department.
(h) 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.
(i) The developer, subdivider, or owner may request in writing a one year extension specifying the
reason why the document has not been filed.
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Sec. 86-7. Development Site Plans.
(a) General
(1) The following sections of this Chapter efdiwfflee outline procedures for preparing and
obtaining approval for developments not defined herein as subdivisions. Except as noted in
seaien in subparagraph (2) below i co,. ie n 09(n) below, it shall be a violation of this
8rdie Chapter 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.
(2) No Development Site Plan shall be required as provided for herein in the case of development
that is solely and strictly a Subdivision (as that term is defined herein) and the requirements of
Seaiea 4.04 Section 86-8(c) of this Or-dinanee Chapter have been satisfied for each subdivision.
(3) For both Major and Minor Developments, the Development Site Plan +*s shall be drawn
accurately to scale with exact dimensions. When accompanied by all other required
documentation, Development Site Plans shall contain sufficient detail for evaluation of the
proposed development.
eef4aiaed in Appea&i E.
(4) The following information must bey provided as part of a Development Site Plan
submission:
a. Application and applicable fee.
b. Development checklist.
c. Project description letter.
d. Drainage Plan and/or calculations as required by the Director.
e. Exterior building elevations for sites subject to the city's Design Guidelines (Chapter 106,
Article IX).
f Traffic Impact Assessment, if required by the Director.
g. Any additional information required by the Director.
h. Development Site Plan showing the location of all improvements on the site, whether
existing or proposed. Proposed improvements shall be in compliance with all applicable
local, state and federal requirements. The Development Site Plan shall contain the following
graphical information:
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1. Name of development (Gannet be ., dupl eate f as other- name used .r Ar the r;+
2. Type of development (See La n i4e De of pme t Cheeklist)
3. Description of land within proposed development: " acres out of the
Survey, Abstract Number , Harris County, Texas."
4. Legal description of development, including blocks and lots or reserves or a metes and
bounds description of the property boundary.. e„bdi ; o ,airg inf ..mat; r a a
pr-epeFt�,be rd
5. Name of owner or authorized representative. (if a eempan- �r �r�+;e list came
and title f atAher-ized i4a6 e)
6. Name of developer. (if -acempaa�, or- ee Mien, list name and 6t'�tAher-rzed
Fepr-esei4atiN,e).
7. Name of planning consultant.
8. Filing date of application. (date fG t. Planning and Zoning Commission no. ie r
9. Engineering Scale. e€P!
10. North arrow in ipAia , t t f shoe
11. Ke�, Vicinity map that shows #e-skewrelation of development to surrounding streets,
railroads, and water courses.
12.'�ett�Dr-aw Perimeter boundaries of development including dimensions.
13. Building hae : Indicate all building lines on the site..,,a;.,—f to a4 street r4g_hJ 4
wa�,s. Building Fee�pr_iffts: Draw the fee�pFifft of eaeh building site and show eN,er-all
Show shortest distances from each
building to nearest building and property line.
14. Adjaeefft pfepeIndicate name, location and recording information for adjacent
properties ,ao.�s, streets, easements, water courses, acreage tracts, and other
natural or manmade features.
15. Parking table that labels existing and proposed parking in comparison to the required
parking for the development.
16. Landscape table that labels existing and proposed trees and shrubs, including name of
plant species, quantity and size.
17. Identify topography and label contours in one -foot intervals. Include cut and fill
changes to the site.
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18. Define high banks and flow lines of water courses. Define post -development limits of
other natural or manmade physical development obstacles.
19. For mobile home parks, 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 Appendix4)4. 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 deser-ibed below-.
Tle. ol,,, fflef4 Site Phil-
20 Other- site imp -e e,,.erts: Draw perimeter of, dimension, and identify type and usage
of each existing or proposed aienal 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.
21. meets= Show rights -of -way 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 St..,� Provide names of all existing and proposed streets located within the
plat boundaries and immediately adjacent thereto. Any proposed street name {Gcannot be
duplicates of any street name in current use, unless continuations of existing streets.)
23. U444-�, asasements—Indicate location, widths and types of for all existing and
proposed utilities and easements on the site, including, but not limited to, water line,
sanitary sewer, drainage, power. Label ladie4e—recording information for existing
easements. (See PIGN4 f r ease,rert e f tefi
24. Flood u.,zai-7,a ^ Yea: Show boundary of flood hazard area and shade areas within lat
boundaries inside flood hazard area. (See La n ,4e Flood Hazard n,-e. er ie n,-,ainan e
Show finished floor elevation of buildings inside flood hazard area.
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o.lstif-,�eyeantr-al,ti, is to be installed by the deyel
25. All required dedication statements and certificates must be included
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(b) Minor Development Site Plan
(1)
Application
shall be submitted to the Department at least two (2) weeks before the date which Director review
is requested. Application shall consist of all required documentation submitted either
electronically or one (1) paper copy.
(2) The Director is the Approving Authority for all Minor Developments Site Plans. Following
review of the Minor Development Site Plans, the Director shall, within two (2) weeks of the filing
date, take one of the following actions:
a. Approve the Minor Development Site Plan as filed. Approval of a Minor Development Site
Plan and all accompanying documentation by the Director, together with approval of Public
Improvement Construction Documents by the Director, results in issuance of a Development
Authorization by the Department.
b. 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. Conditional approval of a minor development Site Plan requires that the developer
satisfy the conditions established by the Department. Once the stated conditions have been
satisfied, the Minor Development Site Plan and accompanying documentation may be
resubmitted for Department approval.
c. 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.
Disapproval of a Minor Development Site Plan requires filing of a new Minor Development
Site Plan.
(3) 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 Enforcement Division.
(4) Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the Developer, the failure of the Director
to act within twe four (24) weeks from the date of submittal of the Minor Development Site Plan
by the Developer will cause the Plan to be deemed approved.
(5) 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. 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 Seaier (B) .,bE e subparagraph (c) below. The
following materials must be filed with the City Secretary for an appeal:
a. A copy of the Director's disapproval letter.
b. A letter stating the basis of appeal.
c. A copy of the Minor Development Site Plan.
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(c) Major Development Site Plan
(1)
Application shall be submitted to the Department at least three (3) weeks before the date which
Commission review is requested. Application shall consist of all required documentation
submitted either electronically or one (1) paper copy.
(2) The Commission is the Approving Authority for all Major Development Plans. Following
review of the Major Development Site Plan, the Commission shall
, within thifty (30) days ef the
filing date, take one of the following actions:
a. Approve the Major Development Site Plan as filed. Approval of a Major Development Site
Plan and all accompanying documentation by the Commission, together with approval of
Publ e lmp -e emef4s construction documents for any proposed public improvements by the
Director results in issuance of a Development Authorization by the Department.
b. 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 Plamiiiig Commission. Conditional approval of a Major Development Site
Plan requires that the Developer satisfy the conditions established by the Commission. Once
the stated conditions have been satisfied, the Major Development Site Plan and
accompanying documentation may be refiled for Commission approval.
c. Disapprove the Major 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 Chairman of the
Planning Commission. Disapproval of a Major Development Site Plan requires filing of a
new Major Development Site Plan.
(3) Commission action shall be noted on four (4) copies of the Major Development Site Plan,
which shall be distributed to the developer, Department, City Code Enforcement Division, and
official Commission files.
(4) Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the developer, the failure of the Plafming
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.
(d) Amendments to Minor and Major Development Site Plans
(1) Amendments to minor and major development site plans are those that provide for
rearrangement or reconfiguration of floor plans or building elevations, modifications to parking
areas, landscape areas, drainage facilities, utilities or other site improvements. An amendment
may only occur to a site plan that has an active building permit on file.
(2) Said modifications shall:
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a. Comply with all requirements of Chapter 106 of the City's Code of Ordinances and other
applicable city regulations.
b. Not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
c. Not change the character of the development or the intent of the original plat approval.
(3) The Director is the Approving Authority for all Amendments to Site Plans. Following review
of the amendment, the Director shall, within two (2) weeks of the filing date, take one of the
following actions:
a. Approve the amendment as filed. Approval of an Amendment shall be clearly noted on the
originally approved site plan, along with any conditions required by the Director.
b. Disapprove the amendment as filed, provided, the reasons for such disapproval are stated
in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Director.
(4) Director disapproval of an amendment may be appealed to the Commission within twenty
(20) days of the written notice of disapproval. Once the appeal has been filed, the amendment will
be presented to the Commission for its ruling as specified for Major Development Site Plans in
subparagraph (c) above.
Sec. 86-8. Subdivision plats.
(a) The following sections outline procedures for preparing and obtaining approval of Subdivision
Plats for residential, commercial, or industrial properties. All Final Subdivision Plats must be
recorded in the County map records.
(b) Preliminary Plat
(1) Preliminary Plats are required for all Major Subdivisions and shall be consistent with the
approved General Plan, if applicable.
(2) Application shall be submitted to the Department at least two (2) weeks before the date which
Commission review is requested. Application shall consist of all required documentation
submitted either electronically or one (1) paper copy.
,
least two (2) weeks before the date whieh Gemmis i r-equested. Prvlimiaaf�,
dimensions for- other- lines. Complete instnue4ions for- pr-epafiag Pr-elimiaaf�, Plats and r-equir-ed
(3) The following information must bey provided as part of a Preliminary Plat
submission:
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a. Application and applicable fee.
b. Development checklist.
c. Project description letter.
d. Any additional information required by the Director.
e. The Preliminary Plat shall graphically contain the following (ensure compliance with
PICM standards, where applicable):
1. Name of subdivision, which cannot be similar to that of an existing subdivision.
2. Type of development.
3. Description of land on which subdivision lies: acres out of the
Survey, Abstract Number , Harris County, State of Texas."
4. Date.
5. Scale in engineering format.
6. North arrow.
7. Name of developer and property owner.
8. Name of surveyor and/or engineer preparing the plat.
9. Total number of lots, blocks and reserves.
10. Indicate size of each lot and reserve.
11. Vicinity map in relation to surrounding streets, railroads and water courses.
12. Label adjacent properties including ownership information and HCAD parcel
identifications, where applicable.
13. Show all physical features of the site including high banks of water courses and any
other natural or man-made physical development obstacles.
14. Draw perimeter boundaries of the subdivision.
15. Show proposed layout of blocks and lots or reserves within blocks.
16. For reserves: 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).
17. Label contours at one -foot intervals.
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18. Show and label all rights -of -way of all streets and alleys, either existing or proposed,
within the plat boundaries and immediately adjacent thereto. Indicate right-of-way width
between points, curvature, tangency and at changes in width.
19. Provide names of all existing and proposed streets located within the plat boundaries
and immediately adjacent thereto. Street names cannot be duplicates of any street names
in current use, unless continuations of existing streets or as part of a historical grid
pattern.
20. Label location, widths and types of all easements, either existing or proposed, within
the platted area or immediately adjacent thereto. Include any recording information on
any existing easements.
21. 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.
22. Show location of all proposed survey control monuments to be installed by the
developer pursuant to Section 86-9 of this Chapter.
23. Show boundary of flood hazard area/s as adopted by the city.
24. Show location of all existing and proposed storm drainage, sanitary sewer system,
and water lines.
25. For condominium developments: 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.
Building haes: ladieate building lines adjaeef4 to A &iistiag or- proposed stFeet r4gk of
(4) Preliminary Plat applications shall comply with all applicable city ordinances and statutes
prior to approval by the Commission. The Commission shall review the plat and take one of the
following actions:
a. Approve the Preliminary Plat as filed.
b. Disapprove the Preliminary Plat as filed, provided, the reason for such disapproval is stated
in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Commission.
Disapproval may also include conditions for resubmittal of Preliminary Plat.
fiaaeemmissiona
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(5) Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the subdivider, the failure of the
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.
(6) The original approved mylar of the Preliminary Plat shall be retained by the Department in the
official files of the Commission. r,,,,.missio .,etier shall be neted r t ee (3) e o E)f toe
Commission.
(7) 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 reason why a Final Plat has not been filed.
(c) Final Plat
(1) Final plats are required for all subdivision, 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.
(2) In conjunction with the filing of the Final Plat, the subdivider 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 parking areas included
within the Final Plat. The association shall be empowered to levy assessments to be used
exclusively in the enforcement of the covenants, restrictions, conditions, and reservations
affecting the property enclosed in the Final Plat, and for the furtherance of its responsibility of
improving 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.
(3) 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 chapter.
(4) Application shall be submitted to the Department at least two (2) weeks before the date which
Commission review is requested. Application shall consist of all required documentation either
electronically or one (1) paper copy. Fie (5) , o of the Fiaa Plat eel4i fiO b t4O
Commission.
(5) The following information must be submitted as part of a Final Plat submission:
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a. Application and applicable fee.
b. Development checklist.
c. Title certificate, abstract, or planning letter.
d. Complete public street construction drawings for approval by the Director.
e. Complete public utility construction drawings for approval by the Director.
f. 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.
g. Letters from the servicing utility companies approving of the easements shown on the plat.
h. Copy of deeds for any private easements within the subdivision.
i. Commitment of park dedication as required in Section 86-11 of this Chapter.
J. 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 adjustments.
k. Set of covenants, restrictions, conditions, and reservations, affecting the property enclosed
within the Final Plat.
1. Title information as required in Section 86-9(n) of this Chapter.
in. Any additional information required by the Director.
n. Final Plat to graphically contain the following (ensure compliance with PICM standards,
where applicable):
1. The graphical requirements outlined for a Preliminary Plat in Section 86-8(b)(3)(e),
Items 1-22.
2. Metes and bounds description in map for with appropriate bearings and distances.
3. Owners' Acknowledgement Statement
4. Lienholders' Subordination Agreement, where applicable
5. Plat Accuracy Certificate
6. Final Survey Certificate
7. Approving Authority Certificate
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8. Harris County Clerk Filing Statement
9. Permanent Access Easement must be labeled for any proposed private roads.
10. Any other special statements required by the Director
(6) Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the subdivider, the failure of the
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. All Fiaa Plats Minaappf-Oi,al f E)m t4O
ealeadaf da�L. of the filing date, Wie e of the f ii,,.r,i — ,.ens
(7) Final Plat applications shall comply with all applicable city ordinances and statutes prior to
approval by the Commission. The Commission shall review the plat and take one of the following
actions:
a. Approve the Final Plat as filed. Such approval of a Final Plat as filed and all accompanying
documentation by the Commission, together with approval of Public 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.
b. Disapprove the Final Plat 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.
Such disapproval requires filing of a new Final Plat.
(8) Notice of the Commission's action shall be forwarded to the applicant. neted e t ee (3`
(9) A 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 provided for in
Section, 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 one year extension specifying the reasons why construction has not
commenced.
The Planning & Zoning Commission shall not sign and deliver a copy of the plat to be recorded,
nor shall such Final Plat be recorded, if such proposed improvements are not completed 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 developer or owner. The developer
or owner may request a one year extension in writing from the Director specifying the reasons
why construction had not been completed.
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The Final Plat shall not be recorded unless the deed restrictions called for herein are recorded
simultaneously with the recordation of the Final Plat.
(10) After recordation with Harris County, the original recorded mylar film of the Final Plat shall
be retained in the official files of the Commission.
(d) Administrative Plat
(1) The same submittal requirements for a Final Plat approval apply to an Administrative Plat.
(2) Administrative Plat applications shall comply with all applicable city ordinances and statutes
prior to approval by the Director. The Director shall review the plat and take one of the following
actions:
a. Approve the Preliminary Plat as filed.
b. Disapprove the Preliminary Plat as filed, provided, the reason for such disapproval is stated
in writing. Disapproval may also include conditions for resubmittal. If said plat is
disapproved, the applicant may elect to refer the plat to the Commission for consideration.
(3) The Director may, for any reason, elect to present the plat to the
Commission for approval of the plat.
(4) Unless stipulation for additional time is agreed to by the subdivider, the failure of the Director
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.
(e) Replat of recorded subdivision plats
(1) A replat or re -subdivision of a recorded Subdivision Plat, or a portion thereof, but without
vacation of the immediate previous plat, is hereby expressly authorized to be recorded and shall
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 acknowledgement 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, ae4iei5, A
974 a 212.014 and 212.0145 of the Texas Local Government Code;
d. It has been approved by the Commission after being prepared and filed as though it were
an original plat as specified in Sew 404 subparagraph "c" of this section 8fdinanee
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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(f) Amending Plat (of recorded subdivision plats)
(1) An Amending Plat may be filed for record in the County map records to correct dimensional
errors, notational errors or other erroneous information, to add to or delete monuments, or to
relocate a lot line between adjacent lots, as allowed in Section 212.016 of the Texas Local
Government Code, provided:
a. The signed Amending Plat Certificate shown on Enclosure 4 to Appendix D is placed on
the face of the Amending Plat;
b. The Planning and Zoning Commission Certificate shown on Enclosure 4 to Appendix D is
placed on the face of the Amending Plat and;
c. Commission approval of said Amending Plat is reflected by Commission execution of said
certificate.
(2) The Planning Director of the City of La Porte may approve Amending Plats and execute
Certification of same as set forth above in lieu of the Planning Commission, as allowed in Section
212.0065 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Director of Planning may, for any reason,
elect to present the Amending Plat to the Commission for approval. The Director of Planning
shall not disapprove the Amending Plat and shall refer any plats which are refused to the Planning
Commission within the time parameters as delineated in Section 212.009 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
(g) Vacating Plat (of recorded subdivision plats)
(1) The vacation of Subdivision Plats, which is authorized and regulated by Section 212.013 of
the Texas Local Government Code, 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 certificate is recorded as a single
instrument in the county records as required by Section 212.013 of the Texas Local
Government Code Ai4iele 974a,VT'rc Seel e 5(a)
Sec. 86-15. General standards for subdivision and developments.
(a) Streets and alleys.
(1) Street classification system. The street pattern of the city should provide adequate circulation
wipe while discouraging through traffic within local neighborhoods. This may be
accomplished by providing thoroughfares spaced at approximately one -mile intervals and
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collector streets within neighborhoods spaced at about half -mile intervals to link local streets to
the thoroughfare network.
(2) Street width. Public or private streets shall have a minimum pavement width of 28 feet. Public
or private alleys shall have a minimum pavement width of 20 feet.
(3) Thoroughfare extension. Right of way widths for thoroughfare extensions shall be as indicated
in the PICM along the entire frontage of the tract being developed. Where the existing dedicated
right of way width fronting the adjacent property is less that shown in the PICM, a transition zone
of 300 feet of frontage of the new development shall be provided between the existing and new
right of ways.
(4) Continuation of adjoining streets. The arrangement of streets in new developments shall make
provisions for the appropriate continuation of existing streets from adjoining properties.
(5) Future projections of streets. Where adjoining areas are not developed, but may be developed,
the arrangement of streets in a new development shall make provisions for the proper projection
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 the
PICM.
(6) Provisional one -foot reserve. Required along the side or end of streets that abut acreage tracts.
The note shown in Enelestir-e 4 to ^ „por&i P is to appear shall be notated on the Final Plats and
Street Dedication Plats, where appropriate
(7) Street names. 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 duplicate of an existing
or proposed street name within the City. Proposed new names must be submitted to the
Department for checking prior to the submittal of first plat or plan. The developer shall provide
street name signs in accordance with the PICM
Manuat
(8) Alleys. Alleys may be provided within any subdivision or development to provide secondary
vehicular access to building sites which otherwise have their primary access from an adjacent
public street. Alleys shall not be used or designed to provide principal access to any tract of land
and shall not provide access to property outside the development boundaries in which the alleys
are located. Dead end alleys are not permitted.
(9) Private streets and alleys. Streets and alleys in which the developer proposes to privately
maintain in perpetuity through a community association or other approved means are to be
designated as "private" on the plat. Design and construction of such streets and alleys will be
identical to design and construction standards for public streets. Right of way lines may be
coterminous with the edge of pavement.
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(b) Engineering data. Please see the PICM.
(c) Lots. The following standards shall apply to all lots:
(1) The lot design of a Subdivision or Development should provide for lots of adequate width and
depth to provide open area and to eliminate overcrowding.
(2) Lots should be rectangular so far as practicable and should have the side lot lines at right
angles to streets on which the lot faces or radial to curved street lines.
(3) Lots with double frontage are prohibited except when backing on major thoroughfares and
upon approval by the Planning Commission.
(4) All lots shown on the plat will be for residential purposes unless otherwise noted.
(5) Side lot lines should be perpendicular or radial to street frontage and the following note may
be in lieu of bearings. "All side lot lines are either perpendicular or radial to street frontage unless
otherwise noted."
(6) Driveway access to thoroughfares shall be prohibited.
(7) Double front lots are prohibited except when backing on major thoroughfares or on corner
lots.
(7) Lots shall be sized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 106, Zoning.
(d) Drainage easements. The following standards shall apply to all drainage easements:
(1) The location and width of all easements shall be determined by the Director of Planning -r�
Pe of pmef + nepaFtmen for all plats or plans within the cities jurisdiction, and by the Director
in conjunction with Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for all easements that
HCFCD may have an interest in.
(2) Easements for drainage adjacent to lots, tracts, or reserves shall be recited on the Final Plat, in
accordance with *e language language approved by the Director.
(e) Utility easements. The developer shall coordinate all public and private utility easements with the
applicable entity as required in this Chapter. All „ ilia ef4s shall be wer4ied et4 with the p„�.':
(f) Platting of public streets or easements across private easements or fee strips. The following shall
apply when platting of public streets or easements across private easements or fee strips:
(1) A copy of the instrument establishing any private easement shall be submitted with the
Development Site Plan or the Preliminary Plat as reflected by the Title Certificate submitted.
(2) Easement boundaries must be tied by dimensions to adjacent lot and tract corners. Where the
private easement has no defined location or width, an effort shall be made to reach agreement on
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a defined easement. Where no agreement can be reached, then existing facilities shall be
accurately located and tied to lot lines, and building setback lines shall be established as specified
in Section 5.04.
(3) Prior to approval of the Final Plat or Development 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 Git Pl wing Commission assume
responsibility for seeing that any adjustments and protection of existing pipelines, electrical
transmission lines, or other facilities 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 filing of the plat or plan
for record.
(4) Prior to filing of the Final Plat or Development Site Plan for record, the following
requirements 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 granting to the public the use of said public streets or easements
over and across said private easements or fee strips for construction, operation, and
maintenance of those public facilities normally using the type of public streets and easements
indicated. This instrument shall be delivered to the Git Planning Commission to be filed for
record along with 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.
(g) Monumentation requirements. The following are requirements for monumentation for
subdivisions and developments:
(1) Subdivisions
a. Permanent control monuments, one for each five acres of property or fraction thereof, shall
be placed along streets 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 PICM.
b. At least one control monument shall be accurately tied, by angle and distance to an
approved City of La Porte monument. Elevation shall be established for each control
monument installed. Datum shall be supplied or approved by the Department.
c. Elevations and coordinate values for each control monument shall be submitted in
accordance with Appea&i P (Sub ii,is e Plats) language approved by the Director and
approval by the Department prior to execution of the Final Plat.
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d. 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 rod not less than three fourths (3/4) of an inch in diameter and
thirty (30) inches in length, placed flush with the finished ground elevation.
e. 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.
f All required monumentation shall be completed prior to final acceptance of the subdivision
and execution of the Plat.
(2) Major developments
a. 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 PICM.
b. 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 supplied or approved by the Department.
c. 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
improvements.
d. All lot corners within the Development shall be marked with iron rods not less that five -
eights (5/8) of an inch in diameter and thirty (30) inches in length, placed flush with the
finished ground elevation prior to commencement of any building construction.
(3) Minor developments
a. 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.
(h) Public improvements
(1) The developer shall pay all costs for providing the development with streets, water mains,
sanitary sewers, and storm sewers in accordance with plane and specifications for such
improvement approved by the Director of Planning Pe elepme 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.
(2) The subdivider or developer shall guarantee construction of all approved public improvements
as provided in this section and in conformance with the adopted PICM.
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(3) The installation 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.
(i) Reimbursement for oversizing
(1) All improvements required in a Subdivision or Development will be installed at the
developer's cost, unless otherwise provided. The cost of utilities and streets which are required by
the City to be larger than would be normally 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.
0) Record drawings
(1) The engineer representing the developer must present to the Director [project information
electronically to the City], 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 [all]
drawings have been submitted.
(k) Fees. The following schedule of fees and charges 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 department shall take no action until the fee shall have been
paid.
Development Type
Major/Minor
Fees
Site Plan
Major (Greater than 10 acres)
$300.00$150.00 ffp4-a for 10
acres; each additional acre
$5.00
Minor (Less than 10 acres)
$200.00 $100.00 up to 1 acre;
each additional acre $5.00
General Plan
$250.00$100.00
Preliminary Plat
Residential: $200.00 for 0-50
lots; each additional lot $5.00
Other: $350.00$200.00 for up
to 10 acres; each additional acre
$10.00
Final Plat
Major (Greater than 10 acres)
Residential: $150.00 for 0-50
lots; each additional lot $5.00
Other: $350.00$200.00 for up
to 10 acres; each additional acre
$10.00
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Minor (Less than 10 acres)
Residential: $150.00
Other: $250.00
Amending Plat
Residential: $100.00
Other: $250.00
Replat
Residential: $150.00 phis $5.00
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Other: $250.00
Vacating Plat
$250.00$100.00
Variance (Development
$250.00$150.00
Regulation)
(1) Plat/Plan Graphic Symbols. The following line symbols are established for all plans and plats:
(1) Boundaries: Show perimeter boundaries,
development phases in bold solid lines
boundaries.
right of ways and boundary lines between
i. Use solid lines ( ) for block and lot
(2) Building lines: Indicate by long dashes separated by short dashes ( _ _ _ _ ).
(3) Easements: Indicate by short dashes ( _ _ _ _ )
(4) Stream and depression high banks: indicate by long dashes separated by three short dashes
(5) Edge of flood hazard area: Indicate by long dashes separated by circles ( o 0
o ).
(6) Adjacent properties: Indicate lines outside boundaries of proposed development by long
dashes ( ).
(m) Plat/Plan Geometric Standards. The following table outlines geometric standards for plans and
plats:
Item Description
General Plan
Preliminary
Final
Development
Subdivision Plat
Subdivision
Site Plan
Plat
13zn%r�lu,, d...� ........
......... ......... ........
......... .........
........:.........
......... ........ ........
Exact: Angles to the nearest second,
X
X
distances to the nearest hundredth of a
foot.
Approximate: Angles to the nearest
X
X
de ree, distances to the nearest foot.
c�,Z,Zc�ikzn ,�n'�r�rrl'cz'fiar� t� ,r�vxd�d
Bearing (in degree) for tangent X
X
X
X
(straight) lines
Distance (in feet) for tangent (straight X
X
X
X
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lines
Radius of curve (R, in feet) for
X
X
X
X
curvilinear lines
Central delta angle (A, in degrees) for
X
X
curvilinear lines
Arc length (L, in feet) for curvilinear
X
X
X
X
lines
Cord length (C, in feet) for curvilinear
X
X
lines
Chord bearing (CB, in degrees) for
X
X
curvilinear lines
ctrcd ea�eta��rt't,crlZ ltr�e� %et���L��c ,c�lrebnafl�xl'a
fhe �llb�n ;, ,�z�il�,
Points of beginning or ending
X
X
X
X
Lots, block, or reserve corners
X
X
X
X
Angle points
X
X
X
X
Points of tangency or curvature
X
X
X
X
Points of inflection (reserve curvature)
X
X
X
X
Points of intersection with crossing
X
X
lines for lots, blocks, reserves, rights -
of -way, easements, stream or
depression high banks, and flood
hazard area boundaries
Lid s t ,2�e, 'e xn d' r ht 7i; bch v fir
..... r d „r szc r i
r ' ix,cx„ ,. ,ar , a
Yxf) lxrl s, eit
cerl'
Points defining the limits of the high
X
X
X
bank
Points of intersection with crossing
X
X
lines for lots, reserves, easements and
rights -of -way
Lirs t,be, de xnsr ,scd hazard aa,,rle,%ec
Points of defining the limits of the
X
X
X
flood hazard area (Consult City Flood
Zone Administrator for required
elevations)
Points of intersection with crossing
X
X
lines for lots, reserves, easements and
rights -of -way
(n) 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
than 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.
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(4) The names of all lienholders together with the recording information and date of the
instruments by which such lienholders acquires 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 question 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.
Sec. 86-16. Engineering and construction standards for subdivisions.
(a) Streets and alleys.
(1) 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 subject to the approval of the Director.
(2) Pavement design shall conform to the PICM.
(3) Curb and combination curb shall be constructed of reinforced concrete. Cross section and
slopes shall conform to the PICM.
(4) All concrete shall be designed and controlled by a competent laboratory as required by the
PICM.
(b) Drainage and storm sewer.
(1) Adequate drainage shall be provided within the limits of the subdivision as to reduce the
community's exposure to flood hazards with respect to adjacent, upstream and downstream
developments. (See also Chapter 94 "Floods" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte
for additional requirements.) Adequate drainage shall be provided within the limits of the
subdivision and/or development. The protection of adjoining property shall be accounted for in
design of the system in conformance with the PICM, and shall be subject to the approval of the
Director. The design and sizing of the system shall be in conformance with the PICM, and subject
to the approval of the Harris County Flood Control District and the Director
r,o
(2) Any person or persons that alters or changes the elevation of property shall be responsible for
applying for and obtaining, prior to said change or alteration of the elevation of the property, a
development authorization from the Git Plann rn Department. Any change or alteration in the
elevation of property requires submission of a site plan prior to the change or alteration of
property, which said site plan shall delineate the proposed change or elevation of property. Said
certified site plan shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer.
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(3) Fill dirt permit shall be required by the City. Exhibits show fill dirt regulations, grading
standards, and swale standards; requiring sketch plans and approval prior to the introduction of
fill material; and providing silt prevention and revegetation standards. Said fee shall be $25.00 for
the first 49 loads of permitted fill dirt, and $2.00 for each additional load. Any person who places
fill dirt on their property without first applying for and obtaining a fill dirt permit shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor.
(4) A stormwater quality permit may be required in accordance with city, state and federal law.
(c) Water and sewer system.
(1) The design and construction of all water and sewer systems shall be in conformance with the
PICM, and subject to approval by the Director of r,,,,.,, trait. Pe elepmThe developer or
owner shall provide the necessary certificates from all other governmental agencies certifying
compliance with their regulations.
(d) Street lighting.
(1) All rvs'W public streets and non- residential parking lots where intended for use by the
general public in the City must be served adequately by lights. Lighting must be located and
installed in accordance with the specifications of the PICM.
Sec. 86-25 Open space within subdivisions and developments.
(a) Purpose.
(1) 44iis ,,,-,maree is amended with the ee It is the policy of the City to provide
recreational areas and amenities in the form of neighborhood and community parks as a function
of residential development in the City 8l-of La Porte. This ,,Fdii .mee a~ eiiEI ~e~+ Section is
enacted in accordance with the home rule powers of the City of La Porte granted under the Texas
Constitution and statutes of the State of Texas, including, without limitation, Texas Local
Government Code, § 51.071 et seq. and § 212.001 et seq. It is hereby declared that by the City
Council of the City of La Porte that recreational areas, in the form of neighborhood parks and
related amenities and improvements, are necessary and in the public welfare, and that the only
adequate procedure to provide for same is by integrating such requirement into the procedure for
planning and development of property of a residential subdivision in the City of La Porte,
whether such development consists of new construction on previously vacant land or rebuilding
and redeveloping existing residential areas.
Neighborhood and community parks are those parks providing for a variety of outdoor
recreational opportunities and within convenient distances from a majority of the residences to be
served thereby, the standards for which are set forth in the La Porte Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan, or neighborhood and community areas. The park zones established by the La
Porte Parks and Recreation Department and shown on the official La Porte Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan, or neighborhood area, shall be prima facie evidence that any park
located therein is within such a convenient distance from the majority of residences to be served
thereby. The cost of the neighborhood parks should be borne by the ultimate residential property
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owners who by reason of the proximity of their property to such parks shall be the primary
beneficiaries of such facilities. Therefore, the following requirements are adopted to effect such
purposes.
In order to provide an equitable method of determination of the requirements for future
development of residential areas of the City of La Porte, the following formula is hereby adopted:
The population of the City based on the latest United States Census data, adjusted on an annual
basis based on the predicted growth of the City as found in the Parks and Open Space Master Plan
for the year in which the adjustment is made, is identified. The resultant number is divided by the
number of acres of available neighborhood and community parkland inventory in the City of La
Porte, resulting in the number of persons per neighborhood or community park acre in the City of
La Porte. This result is then divided by the number of La Porte persons per dwelling unit as
identified in the latest United States Census data, giving the number of dwelling units per acre of
neighborhood or community parkland. This number is then divided into the total acquisition cost
for land at the average appraisal value, and development cost per acre for development of the land
into a typical park as identified in the Parks and Open Space Master Plan of the City.
This formula provides a baseline for determining the number of dwelling units per acre rate for
future development within the City, the parkland dedication or in lieu acquisition costs for
parkland, and the cost of future park development. This formula shall be applied and reviewed
periodically to assure that the process for future development remains fair and equitable as
established herein. In the event that the periodic review results in a determination of inequity, an
amendment to the Ordinance to correct the inequity will be presented to Council for
consideration.
(b) General requirement for dedication of land and payment of park development fee.
(1) Whenever a Final Plat is filed of record with the County Clerk of Harris County, Texas or a
development site plan, or a property survey is submitted and filed with the approving authority of
the City in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and other planning and development
ordinances that may be contained within the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, for a
development of a residential area within the City of La Porte that contains one or more residential
dwelling units, such plat, or site plan, or property survey shall contain a clear fee simple
dedication of one acre of land for each 93 proposed dwelling units. As used in this Or-dinanee
Section, a "dwelling unit" means each individual residence, including individual residences in a
multi -family structure, designed and/or intended for inhabitation by a single family. Residential
structures that are moved from one area of the City to another area of the City are specifically
excluded from the park development fee requirements of this ordinance.
Any proposed plat or site plan, or property survey submitted to the City of La Porte for approval
shall show the area proposed to be dedicated under this section. The required land dedication of
this section may be met by a payment in lieu of land where permitted by the City of La Porte or
required by other provisions in this ordinance.
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In the event a plat is not required and a development site plan or property survey is filed, the
dedication of land or payment in lieu of land required under this section shall be met prior to the
issuance of a building permit by the approving authority of the City.
(2) The City Council of the City of La Porte declares that development of an area less than one
acre for neighborhood park purposes is impractical. Therefore, if fewer than 93 dwelling units are
proposed by a plat filed for approval, the approving authority may require the developer to pay
the applicable cash in lieu of land amount, as provided in Seetien 1-2.0-2 subsection "c" below
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(3) In addition to the required dedication of land, as set forth above, there shall also be a park
development fee paid to the City of La Porte as a condition to subdivision plat approval or
issuance of a building permit. Such park development fee shall be set from time to time by
ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Porte sufficient to provide for the development of
amenities and improvements on the dedicated land to meet the standards for a neighborhood park
to serve the area in which the subdivision is located. Unless and until changed by ordinance of the
City Council of the City of La Porte, the park development fee shall be calculated on the basis of
$318 per dwelling unit.
(4) In lieu of payment of the required park development fee, a developer shall have the option to
construct the neighborhood park amenities and improvements. All plans and specifications for the
construction of such amenities and improvements must be reviewed and approved by the
approving authority. The developer shall financially guarantee the construction of the amenities
and improvements, and the City of La Porte must approve same, prior to the filing of a plat in the
case of platted subdivisions. Once the amenities and improvements are constructed, and after the
approving authority has accepted such amenities and improvements, the developer shall deed and
convey such amenities and improvements to the City of La Porte or to the applicable
Homeowner's Association.
(5) In instances where land is required to be dedicated, the approving authority shall have the
right to accept or reject the dedication after consideration of the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Director or the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to require a cash payment in
lieu of land in the amount provided under comer 1-2 n7 heFet subsection "c" below, if the
approving authority determines that sufficient park area is already in the public domain for the
area of the proposed development or if the recreation potential for that area would be better
served by expanding or improving existing neighborhood parks.
(6) When two or more developments will be necessary to create a neighborhood park of sufficient
size in the same area, the Parks and Recreation Department, at the time of preliminary plat
approval, will work with the developer to define the optimum location of the required dedication
within the respective plats. Once a park site has been determined, adjacent property owners who
develop around the park site shall dedicate land and (or) cash to the existing site unless otherwise
determined by the approving authority, as provided in seetien 4-2-9-2 herein.
(c) Cash payment in lieu of land.
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(1) A developer responsible for land dedication under this 8fdiaaaee Section shall be required, at
the approving authority's option, to meet the dedication requirements in whole or in part by a
cash payment in lieu of land, in the amount set forth below. Such payment in lieu of land shall be
made prior to filing the final plat for record, or prior to the issuance of a building permit where a
plat is not required.
(2) The cash payment in lieu of land dedication shall be met by the payment of a fee set from time
to time by ordinance of the City Council sufficient to acquire neighborhood parkland. Unless and
until changed by the City Council, such fee shall be computed on the basis of $490 per dwelling
unit. A cash payment in lieu of land dedication, as set forth in this section, does not relieve the
developer of its obligation to pay the park development fee of $318 set forth in s0 01
abEwe subsection (b)(3) above. The cash payment in lieu of land dedication is in addition to the
required park development fee.
(3) The general requirements for dedication of land and payment of park development fees and
the cash payment in lieu of land are set forth graphically in Table 1, attached hereto.
(4) The City of La Porte may from time to time decide to purchase land for parks in or near the
area of actual or potential development. If the City does purchase park land in a park zone,
subsequent park land dedications for that zone shall be in cash only, the calculation of which is
set forth as provided herein i seater 1-2 01 .,be ,o Such cash payments are in addition to the
payment of the required park development fee.
(d) Special fund.
(1) All funds collected by this dedication process will be deposited in the City of La Porte's Park
Development Fund and used for the purchase or leasing of park land and the development and
maintenance of same. All expenditures from the said fund will be reviewed and approved by the
Assist Office of the City Manager for the City of La Porte.
(2) The City of La Porte shall account for all sums paid into the Parks Development Fund with
reference to the individual plats involved.
(e) Prior dedication, absence of prior dedication.
(1) If a dedication requirement arose prior to the passage of this 8fdiaaaee Chapter, that
dedication requirement shall be controlled by the ordinance in effect at the time such obligation
arose, except that additional dedication shall be required if the actual number of dwelling units
constructed upon property is greater than the former assumed or planned number of dwelling
units. Additional dedication shall be required only for the increase in the number of dwelling
units and shall be based upon the land dedication and park development fee requirements set forth
herein above.
(2) At the discretion of the City, any former gift of land to the City may be credited on a per acre
basis toward eventual land dedication requirements imposed on the donor of such lands. The
approving authority shall consider the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Department
and the Planning and Zoning Commission in exercising its discretion under this subsection.
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(f) Additional requirements, definitions.
(1) Any land dedicated to the City under this Or-dinanee Chapter must be suitable for park and
recreation uses. The following characteristics of a proposed area are generally unsuitable and may
be ground for refusal of any plat:
a. Any area primarily located in the 100-year floodway as determined by the Harris County
Flood Control District.
b. Any areas of unusual topography or slope which renders same unusable for organized
recreational activities.
(2) Drainage areas may be accepted as part of a park if the channel is constructed in accordance
with City engineering standards as found in Section 5.5.3 of the Public Improvement Criteria
Manual of the City of La Porte, if no significant area of the park is cut off from access by such
channel, if not less than five (5) acres of the site is above the 100-year flood plain, or if the
dedication is in excess of ten (10) acres, not less than fifty percent (50%) of the site should be
included in the 100-year flood plain.
(3) Each park must have ready access to a public street.
(4) Unless provided otherwise herein, an action by the City shall be by the approving authority,
after consideration of the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the
Director of Parks and Recreation Department.
(5) Any preliminary plat approved prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be exempt
from these requirements set forth herein; however, however when such preliminary approval
expires, any resubmission of such plat shall meet the requirements of this ordinance.
(g) Instruments of dedication.
(1) The park land dedication required Section shall be made in the case of
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
Development Site Plan, the dedication required by the 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 exceeds 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 herein bj, See4iea12-2-O2 of t4is
OFdinanee.
Sec. 86-26. Waivers.
(a) In those instances where, in the opinion of the Commission, strict compliance with the terms,
rules, conditions, policies, and standards of the Commission provided in this 8rdinanee Chapter
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
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affect the property in question and which would make strict compliance with the terms and conditions
of this Ofdiiia-neeChapter or any rule promulgated under this Ofdiiift-ffeeChapter not feasible, the
Commission may grant the applicant or subdivider a i,aRiaaee waiver as to one or more requirements
as long as the general purpose of this 9rdiaaaee Chapter is maintained. Economic hardship shall not
constitute the sole basis for granting a wee waiver under this section.
(b) A wee waiver granted under the provisions of this 8rdiaaaee Chapter shall only to the
specific property upon which the Commission was requested to approve a plat and that such —
waiver shall not constitute a change of this O e Chapter, or any part thereof, or establish any
policy, rule or regulation contrary to the provisions of this 8fdiiiaiiee Chapter.
(c) Any i,afiaaee waiver on a recorded plat granted before the date of adoption of this 8rdiaaaee
Chapter is hereby recognized as continuing to be valid and compliance with the provisions of this
Section shall not be required.
(d) Any person desiring to secure a wee waiver as to the provisions of this Or-dinanee Chapter
must submit a written request with the other materials r,, -suaf + to Seel e 4.00 et son he -eil (4.00 is
Sketch Plans). Any request for a wee waiver must cite the specific rule, policy or standard
contained in this 8rdiaaaee Chapter from which a NTai4aaee waiver is desired. Additionally, the
request must state the extent of the NTaFia-nee waiver sought and the specific facts or reasons why such
wee waiver is needed
(e) No iTaftanees waiver 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 yes waiver request is presented
and that where the Commission affirmatively finds:
(1) That the iTaftanees waiver would not be contrary to the general purpose and goals stated in this
8fdinanee Chapter.
(2) That the iTafta-nee waiver would not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, to be
injurious to adjacent property, or prevent the subdivisions or development of other land in the
area in accordance with the provisions of this OFdiacmee Chapter.
(f) 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 Commission meeting at which such
wee waiver was granted."
Section 2. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any
provision of the ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall
be
Section 3. Each and every provision, paragraph, sentence and clause of this Ordinance has been
separately considered and passed by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said
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provision would have been separately passed without any other provision, and if any provision
hereof shall be ineffective, invalid or unconstitutional, for any cause, it shall not impair or affect the
remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid portion shall be in force just as if it had been
passed alone.
Section 4. Ordinance No. 1444, together with all amendments to Ordinance No. 1444, is expressly
repealed. Furthermore, all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed, but to the extent of such conflict only.
Section 5. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient
written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is 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 Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code; and that this meeting has
been open to the public as required by 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 confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 6. 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 of the City of La Porte at least once within ten
(10) days after the passage of this ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 2016.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
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ATTEST:
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
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Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
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SIGNATURE BLOCKS AND CERTIFICATES
General Plans
Developer/Owner Signature Block:
The (Name of Development) General Plan is as proposed in this document. Uwe
acknowledge that this document indentifies the intended development of the subject parcel.
Developer/Owner
City Approval Signature Block:
This General Plan was reviewed and accepted by the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning
Commission on the day of
Attest:
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Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Site Development Plans
Owner's Certificate:
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 development)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 development contains natural drainage ways such as bayous, creeks, gullies, ravines, draws
or drainage 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 fireman, firefighting equipment, police and other
emergency vehicles of whatever nature at all times.
When owner is an individual or individuals
WITNESS my (or our) hand in the City of this
day of , 20
(Name of Owner/s)
When owner is a company of corporation
In TESTIMONY WHEROF, the (Name of company) has caused these presents to be
signed by (Name of President), 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 by this day of , 20
(Name — President of Authorized Agent)
(Name of Company)
(Title)
ATTEST:
Name — Secretary or Authorized Trust Officer)
(Title)
(Affix Corporate Seal)
Flood Statement:
This tract is in Flood Zone and [is/is not] within the 100-year Flood Plain according
to FEMA Map # , Dated
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Amendment Table:
All site plans shall include the following table:
Description of Proposed Modification/s: Date of Approval: Approval Authority
Signature:
Landscape Table:
All site plans shall include the following table:
LANDSCAPE FABLE
Planting strip requirements per Section 106-800(c.1. Mc)
Symbol:
Common Name:
Scientific Name:
Amount Required:
Quantity Proposed. -
Parking lot requirements per Section 106-800(c.1. e)
Number of Parking Spaces Provided:
Number of Trees required (ratio 1 tree per 10 parking spaces):
Species of Shade Trees Provided as Parking Lot Landscaping:
Planters Required (ratio of 135 sq. ft. per 10 parking spaces):
Parking Table:
All site plans shall include the following table:
Parking Spaces Required (Include parking ratio from Section 106-839):
Parking Spaces Provided:
Accessible Parking Spaces Required:
Accessible Parking Spaces Provided:
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City Approving Authority Certificate:
Minor Development Site Plan:
This is to certify that on day of , 20 the city of LaPorte,
Texas, has approved this site plan and development of (Name of Development) in
conformance with the ordinances of the City of LaPorte.
By:
Director, Planning and Development
City Planner
City Engineer
Major Development Site Plan:
This is to certify that on day of 20 the City Planning and
Zoning Commission of the City of LaPorte, 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 LaPorte.
By:
Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
By:
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
By:
Director, Planning and Development
City Planner
City Engineer
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Subdivision Plats
Owners Acknowledgement:
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
I [or we], (name of owner or owners) acting by and through (name and title of officer)
being officers of (name of company or corporation, owner (or owners) hereinafter referred to as
Owners whether one or more of the (number of acres) tract described in the above and foregoing
map of (Name of subdivision) 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.
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPHS TO BE ADDED AS APPROPRIATE
When plat contains natural drainage ways such as bayous, creeks, gullies, ravines, draw 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, 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 plat indicated building setback lines and public utility easements are to be established in
adjacent acreage owner by the subdivider:
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FURTHER, Owners do hereby certify that I am (or we) the owners of the property
immediately adjacent to the boundaries of the above foregoing plat of (name and 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.
When private streets are established within the plat:
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 owner, 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 fireman, firefighting equipment, police and the 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 as 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 Section 212.014 Texas Local Government Code:
FURTHER, the Owners hereby certify that this replat does not attempt to alter, amend, or
remove any covenants or restrictions; I, (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 Section 212.014, Texas Local Government Code:
FURTHER, the Owners certify that this replat does not attempt to alter, amend or remove
any covenants or restrictions.
When owner is an individual or individuals
WITNESS my (or our) hand in the City of
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(Name of Owner/s)
When owner is a company of corporation
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this day of
In TESTIMONY WHEROF, the (Name of company) has caused these presents to be signed by
(Name of President), 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 by this day of , 20
an
ATTEST:
(Name — President of Authorized Agent)
(Name of Company)
(Title)
Name — Secretary or Authorized Trust Officer)
(Title)
(Affix Corporate Seal)
(Include Notary Acknowledgement)
Harris County Clerk Filing Statement:
I, (name of County Clerk), Clerk of County of Harris, do hereby certify that the within
instrument with the certificate of authentication was filed for registration in my office on
20, at o'clock _.M., and duly recorded on
20, at o'clock _.M., and in Film Code No. of the map
records of Harris County for said county.
Witness my hand and seal of office, at Houston, the day and date last above written.
(Name of County Clerk)
County Clerk
Of Harris County, Texas
an
Deputy
Plat Accuracy Certificate:
I, (name of engineer or survey, 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 is true and correct; and that all bearings, distances, angles, curve radius, and central angles
are accurately shown on the plat.
an
(Name of Engineer or Surveyor)
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Texas Registration No.
(Affix Seal)
Plat Final Survey Certificate:
I (name of surveyor) , registered under the laws of the State of Texas to
practice the profession of land surveying, do hereby certify that this plat 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.
(Name of Engineer or Surveyor)
Texas Registration No.
(Affix Seal)
Notary Acknowledgement.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared(Names of
persons signing the plat, owners, and corporation officers), (corporation tittles if appropriate,
known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and
acknowledgement 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 day of
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My Commission Expires
(Signature of Notary Public)
Notary Public in and for the State of
(Affix Notary Seal)
Special plat statements to appear when appropriate on subdivision plats:
When any portion of land within the plat boundary lies inside a Flood Hazard Zone Area:
"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
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development therein through the La Porte Flood Hazard Prevention Ordinance. Flood Hazard
Area on this plat are shown as shaded."
When the plat contains public street right of ways bordering on unrestricted reserves or unplatted
acreage:
"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 thereafter be vested in the public for street right-of-way purposes only
upon proper platting of the adjacent unrestricted reserve or acreage."
City Approving Authority Certificate:
Administrative Plat:
This is to certify that the city of La Porte, Texas, has approved this plat and subdivision of
(Name of Subdivision Plat) 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 on _
day of , 20
Director, Planning and Development
City Planner
City Engineer
Major Subdivision Plat:
This is to certify that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the city of LaPorte, Texas, has
approved this plat and subdivision of (Name of Subdivision Plat) 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 on day of , 20.
Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Director, Planning and Development
City Planner
City Engineer
Amending Plat Certificates:
I (name of surveyor) , hereby certify that the following corrections were necessary to
eliminate errors which appear on the plat of (name of subdivision)—, recorded on date
and month) , (year) , in Volume (number) , page (number) (or
where applicable film code numbers) of the map records of Harris County, Texas:
(Provide a brief explanation of corrections required.)
(Name of Engineer or Surveyor)
Texas Registration No.
(Affix Seal)
I (we), (names(s) or owner(s)) , owner(s) of the property directly affected by
this amending plat, being lot(s) (number) out of the block(s) (number)
as indicated hereon, do hereby consent to this amending plat for the purposes herein expressed.
(Name of Owner)
(Repeat as necessary.)
Vacating Plat Certificates:
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
I (we), (names(s) or owner(s)) or (name of president and secretary
or authorized trust officer of a company or corporation) , being the sole owner (owners) and
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proprietor of the following described property in the City of LaPorte, 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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PORTE
DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
May 6, 1985
Mayor Malone and Councilpersons
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
RE: Proposed Development Ordinance
Dear Mayor Malone and Councilpersons:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission is pleased to forward
with this letter the final draft of the proposed City Development
Ordinance for your consideration and adoption. The Commission
formally approved this document April 25.
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 b, 1985
RE:- 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 this or di ce.
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Sincerely yours' -
Doug T s F. Latimer, Jr. -
Chai man, Planning & Zoning Commission
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xc: Planning & Zoning Commission
Jack Owen, City Manager
John Joerns, Director of Community Development
Bob Speake, City Engineer
David Paulissen, Chief Building Official
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
July 3, 1985
At--the--_me.eting,•.of= J-une 10,.-1985, . the La:.. -Porte.:: City._.: Council- _
~approved '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.
Sincerely
John oerns
Dir ctor of Community Development
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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
;=;-0�1lEI.t)PhiENT.:AS_ 1JF,FINED: IN_;SAID ORDINANCE- OF -ANY TRACT OF LAND OF
ANY >`ADDITION TO 'SAID- CITY SHALL DEVELOP SAID LAND ONLY ACCORDING
TO`=-THE=-�PROVI5IONS-- 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. 705--A
..THROUGH.705-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
14EETINGS 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,
together with the Appendices 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1444
Page 2
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 subject 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 subject
matter thereof has been discussede 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 J! day of �� t��v" r 1485.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
' Norman Malone, Maydr c
ORDINANCE NO. 1444
Pag e 3
ATTEST :-
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
section
Contents Pa es
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1
1..00
GENERAL
2._00-
DEFINITIONS
3.00
PURPOSE, AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION
14
4.00
SKETCH PLANS
17
4.01
GENERAL PLANS
18.
4.02
SUBDIVISION PLATS
21
4.03
PRELIMINARY PLATS
21
23
4.04
FINAL PLATS
4.05
VACATION OF RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS
28
4.06
AMENDING RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS
28
4.07
REPLATTING RECORDED SUBDIVSION PLATS
29
4.08
DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
30
4.09
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
31
4.10
MINOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS
33
5.00
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND
37
DEVELOPMENTS
5.01
GENERAL STREET STANDARDS
39
42
5.02
SIDEWALKS
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LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.00
SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
48
7.00
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
50
8.00
REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERSIZING
51
9.00
RECORD DRAWINGS
52
10.00
FEES AND CHARGES
52
11.00
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
53
FOR SUBDIVISIONS
11.01
STREETS AND ALLEYS
53
11.02
DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWERS
54
11.03
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
54
11.04
STREET LIGHTING
54
12.00
OPEN SPACE WITHIN SUBDIVISIONS AND
55
DEVELOPMENTS/PARKS AND PARKLAND
DEDICATION/SPECIAL USE SITES
13.00
VARIANCES
62
APPENDIX
A
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS
ENCLOSURE I
DEVELOPMENT FLOW CHART
APPENDIX
A
SKETCH PLANS
APPENDIX
C
GENERAL PLANS
APPENDIX
D_
SUBDIVISION PLATS
ENCLOSURE
I
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
S
SPECIAL PLAT STATEMENTS
APPENDIX
E
DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN
ENCLOSURE
I
OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
ENCLOSURE
2
APPROVING AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE
ENCLOSURE
3
SPECIAL PLAT STATEMENTS
APPENDIX F
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, STANDARDS, CER-
TIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE
I
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
Texas.
2.00 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Ordinance 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; "shall" is mandatory; and
"may" 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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Terms, phrases or words not expressly defined herein are to
be considered in accordance with customary usage.
2.01 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 program or recognized, normal crop or livestock
rotation procedure. A residential unit and related out-
buildings located solely for one or more of the purposes
described in the preceding sentence shall be deemed an
agricultural use.
2.02 ALLEY: A public right--of--way which is used for utility
installation or for secondary access to individual 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 public
street.
2.03 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.
2.04 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.
2.05 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 amended.
2.06 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.
2.07 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.
2.08 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.
2.09 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
representative.
2.10 CITY: The City of La Porte, Texas.
2.11 CITY COUNCIL: The City Council of the City.
2.12 CITY SECRETARY: That person holding the office of City Se-
cretary under the terms of the La Porte Charter, or her/his
designated representative.
2.13 COMMISSION: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City.
2..14 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.
2.15 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.
2.16 COUNTY: Harris County, Texas
2.17 DEPARTMENT: The Community Development Department of the
City of La Porte.
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2.18 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.
2.19 DEVELOPMENT: The process of converting land within the
Citj,.'s aurisdcton.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.
2.20 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
Building Code.
2.21 DEVELOPMENT, MAJOR: Any development not a Minor Develop-
ment.
2.22 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.
2.23 DIRECTOR: The City Director of Community Development or
his designated representative.
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2.24 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.
2.25 EASEMENT: A right given by the owner of a parcel of land
- to another person; public- agent or private corporation
for specific and limited use of that parcel.
2.26 EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION*. The unincorporated terri-
tory beyond the City limits of the City established by
the authority of Article 970a and 974a.
2.27 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.
2.28 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.
2.29 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.
2.30 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
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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.
2.31 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.
2.32 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.
2.33 LOT: An undivided tract or parcel of land contained with-
in a block or designated on a Subdivision Plat by numerical
identif icat ion.
2.34 MOBILE HOME PARK: An unsubdivided development divided in-
to mobile home sites for rent and for the installation
of mobile homes thereon.
2.35 MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION: A subdivision divided into mobile
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home lots for sale.
2.36 MOMUMENT: A fixed reference point or object located 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.
2.37 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.
2.38 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.
2.39 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.
2.40 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 ownership 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--annexationof additional land area; or a group. of
con=tguous Planned Unit Developments,_ as separate en
tities or merged into a single consolidated entity.
2.41 PLANNING CONSULTANT: A certified land planner, Texas re-
gistered professional engineer, Texas registered land
surveyor, Texas registered architect, or other qualified
consultant, who performs land planning services to sub-
dividers or developers for a fee.
2.42 PLAN, SKETCH: A rough sketch map of a proposed subdivision
or other development of sufficient 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.
2.43 PLAT, AMENDING: A plat, previously approved by the Commission
and duly recorded, which is resubmitted to the Commission
for reapproval and recording which contains dimensional
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-
calculations as allowed under the provisions of Art.
974a, Section 5(d).
2.44
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.
2:45.
PLAT,p `PRELiMINARYz A ma 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.
2.46
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.
2.47
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.
2.48
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
not restricted in use may be shown as "unrestricted".
2.49 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.
2.50 RIGHT -OF -WAX: A strip of land acquired by reservation, de-
dication, prescription or condemnation and used or intended
:.to beused as a road, utility installation, crosswalk,
railroad, electric transmission lines, or other similar
use.
2.51 SPECIAL USE SITES: A location shown on the Comprehensive
Plan where a proposed school, park, public building or
other public facility is to be located.
2.52 STREETS, COLLECTOR: A street designed to serve equally
the functions of access and movement. Collector streets
serve as links between local streets and arterials.
2.53 STREET, CUL-DE-SAC: A local street having one end open to
vehicular traffic and having one closed end terminated
by a turnaround.
2.54 STREET, LOCAL: A neighborhood or minor street whose
primary purpose is to provide access to abutting pro-
perties.
2.55 STREET, PRIMARY ARTERIAL: An expressway, freeway, or pri-
mary thoroughfare whose primary function is the movement
of traffic.
2.56 STREET, PRIVATE: A vehicular access way, under private owner-
ship and maintenance, providing access to buildings con-
taining residential dwelling units without direct access
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.
2.57 STREET, PUBLIC: A public right-of-way, however designated,
dedicated-. or- acquired, which provides -.vehicular access to
adjacent properties.
2.58 STREET, SECONDARY ARTERIAL: A primary thoroughfare whose
predominant function is the movement of traffic but which
provides more access than normally associated with a primary
arterial.
2.59 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.
2.60 STREET, THOROUGHFARE: A public street designed for heavy
traffic and intended to serve as a traffic artery of
considerable length and continuity throughout the com-
munity and so designated on the latest edition of the
City Thoroughfare Plan.
2.61 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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2.62 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 addition to the City, or for
laying out suburban lots or building lots, or any lots,
and streets, alleys or parts or other portions intended
for public use or the use of the purchasers or owners of
hots fronting:'th.ereon 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, alleys or easements of access. A sub-
division is further defined to be a development.
2.63 SUBDIVISION, MAJOR: Any subdivision not classified as a
minor subdivision.
2.64 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.
2.65 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.
2.66 TITLE CERTIFICATE (ABSTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE, PLANNING LETTER):
A certificate prepared and executed by a title company
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authorized to do business in the State of Texas or an
attorney licensed in the State of Texas describing all
encumbrances of record which affect the property together
with all deeds recorded from and after the effective
date of this Ordinance which shall include any part of
the property included in a subdivision plat or development
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2.67 VARIANCE: Permission granted in writing by the Commission
to depart from the literal requirements of this Ordinance.
2.68 ZONING ORDINANCE: The Zoning Ordinance of the City of
La Porte, together with any amendments thereto.
3.00 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
City 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 amendments 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 for
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.
3.O1 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
Ordinance.
3.02 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.
3.03 CONFORMANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The. --City shall, under. the provisions of Article XI Section
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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.
3.04 CONFORMANCE WITH ORDINANCES AND POLICIES OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTS
The Approving Authority shall review all plans, plats,
and all accompanying documentation required in this Or-
dinance, and require developer and subdivider compliance 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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4.00 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 discuss 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
C. SKETCH PLANS: EFFECT OF SKETCH PLAN REVIEW
Sketch Plan review is optional and informational in
nature and no city approval or disapproval results from
its, review. The developer may f ile a formal plan or
plat, regardless of the outcome of Sketch Plan review.
4.01 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 consultants, 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
B. GENERAL PLANS: ACTION BY THE APPROVING AUTHORITY
All General Plans require f final approval f rom 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;
1. AAprlove the General Plan as f iled;
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.
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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C. GENERAL PLANS: EFFECT OF APPROVING AUTHORITY ACTION
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--
- = t-onal documentation as specif ied by the Planning Com-
mission for final Commission approval; which may be
filed concurrently with the next Preliminary 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 consultant, 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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4.02 SUBDIVISION PLATS
The following sections of the Ordinance outline procedures
for preparing and obtaining Commission approval of Sub-
division Plats for residential, commercial, or industrial
properties. All Final Subdivision Plats must be recorded
in the County map records.
4.03 PRELIMINARY PLATS
Preliminary Plats are required for all Major Subdivisions,
and shall be consistent with the approved General Plan, if
applicable.
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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B. PRELIMINARY PLAT: ACTION BY THE APPROVING AUTHORITY
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:
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.
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.
4.44 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 parking 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 ha Porte, who shall review the
documents and insure that the form of the documents complies
with this Ordinance.
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A. FINAL PLATS : SUBMISSION
Five (5) copies of the Final Plat certified by the owners,
lienholders, and engineer or surveyor, and one (1) copy of all
required documentation and one (l) copy of the proposed deed
restrictions outlined above, shall be submitted 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
All 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 writing and a copy of
the statements is signed by the Chairman of the Planning
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
Public 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
A 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 provided
for in Section 4.44, 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
the reasons why construction has not commenced.
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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 completed
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 "improvement's 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.
The Final Plat shall not be recorded unless the deed re-
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 Amending Plat may be filed for record in the County map
records to correct dimensional errors, notational errors or
other erroneous information as defined and provided for under
Article 974a V.T.C.S. Section 5 (d) provided:
A. The signed Amending Plat certificate shown on Enclosure
4 to Appendix D is placed upon the face of the Amending
Plat;
B. The Planning and Zoning Commission certificate shown on
dAfflo
Enclosure 4 to Appendix D is placed upon the face of the
Amending Plat and;
C. Commission approval of said Amending Plat is reflected by
Commission execution of said certificate.
4.07 REPLATTING RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS
A replat or re -subdivision of a recorded Subdivision Plat, or
a portion thereof, but without vacation of the immediate
previous plat, is hereby expressly authorized to be recorded
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 i
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.
The following sections of this Ordinance outline procedures
for preparing and obtaining approval for developments not de-
fined herein as subdivisions. 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-
vided 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
said 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
Department 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 ref iled 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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velopments Site Plans. Following review of the Minor Develop-
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 a2proval of a Minor Development Site Plan re-
quires that the developer satisfy the conditions esta-
blished by the Department. Once the stated cond.itions
have been satisfied, the Minor 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: OPPICIAL
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 Classification System
]. 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 R.O.W. PAVEMENT WIDTH
LANES WIDTH (CURB TO CURB)
MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
Controlled Access 4-10 (Determined by TSDHPT)
Highway (SH 146/225)
Semi -Controlled Access 4-8 (Determined by Harris County
Highway (Fairmont Pkwy) Commissioners Court)
Primary Arterial 4-6 120 Dual 37'sections
with 261 median
Secondary Arterial
Class 100/50
Secondary Arterial
Class 80/50
bTHER THOROUGHFARES
4 100
4 80
COLLECTOR STREETS
Dual 25' sections
with 30' median
Dual 25' sections
w/ center turn lane
Class 70/40
2
70
40, w/
curb parking
Class 60/36
2
60
36, w/
ctr. turn lane
Class 60/32
2
60
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NEIGHBORHOOD
STREETS
AND
ALLEYS
Local Streets
2
50
28
Private Streets
2
28
28
Public and Private
2
20
20
Alleys and
Private Drives
* Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
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5.01 GENERAL STREET STANDARDS
A. HORIZONTAL GEOMETRIC DESIGN STANDARDS may be found in
Tabl e 5-2.
B. MINIMUM WIDTHS: Public or private streets shall have a
minimum pavement width of 28 feet. public 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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TABLE 5-2
LA PORTE STREET SYSTEM HORIZONTAL GEOMETRIC DESIGN STANDARDS
STANDARD
THOROUGHFARES
STREETS
ALLEYS
(Minimum- unliz�aa nobod)
MAJOR
OTHER
COLLECTOR,
LOCAL
CURVES
Maximum block length (1)
2000
1800
1600
1400
NA
Centerline curve
2000
800
1400
50
35
radius (1)
Reverse curve
2000
800
1400
300
200
radius (1)
Tangent between
100
100
100
50
30
reverse curves (1)
INTERSECTIONS
Tangent length approach-
100
70
70
50
30
ing intersections
Offset distance (1)
200
150
125
125
100
Intersecting streets
90
90
90
90
90
angle of intersection (2)
+/- 5
+/- 5
+/- 10
+/-- 10
+/-- 15
Edge of right of way
25
25
20
20
15
curve radius at normal
intersection (1)
Edge of right of way
30
30
25
25
20
curve radius at acute
angle intersection (1)
DEAD END STREETS AND ALLEYS
Maximum length (1) (3) (3) (3) 600 300
Cul-de-sac radius (1) NA NA NA 50 (3)
60 (z4)
NOTES
( 1 ) Feet
(2) Degrees
(3) Dead end streets and alleys not permitted
(4) Non-residential 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 arrangement
of streets in a new development shall make provisions
for the proper projection 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 NAMES
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 duplicate 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
from an adjacent public street. Alleys shall not be
used or designed to provide principal access to any
tract of land and shall not provide access to property
outside the development boundaries in which the alleys
are located. Dead end alleys are not permitted.
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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 public 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 practicable and should
have the side lot lines at right angles to the streets
on which the lot faces or radial to curved street lines.
Lots with double frontage are prohibited except when
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backing on major thoroughfares and upon approval by
the Planning Commission.
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-1, low density residential
district of the Zoning Ordinance.
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5.04 BUILDING
LIKES (NUMBERS REPRESENT
FEET)
COLLECTOR
LOCAL
LOT LINE
THOROUGHFARES
STREET
STREET
RESIDENTIAL
FRONT
25
25
20
REAR
20
20
20
EXTERIOR SIDE
15
15
15
INTERIOR SIDE
5
5
5
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-1, 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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B. TRANSITION BUILDING TINES having a minimum angle of
45 degrees are to be provided where an offset in
building lines is greater than 5 feet.
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 language in Enclosure I to
Appendix D.
B. UTILITY EASEMENTS to be worked out with the public 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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C. PLATTING OF PUBLIC STREETS OR EASEMENTS ACROSS PRIVATE
EASEMENTS OR FEE STRIPS.
1. A copy of the instrument establishing any private
easement shall be submitted with the Development Site
Plan or the Preliminary Plat as reflected by the
Title Certificate submitted.
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 filing
of the plat or plan for record.
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4. Prior to filing of the Final Plat or Development Site
Plan for record, the following requirements 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 public the use of said public 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 public streets and easements indicated.
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 fraction thereof, shall be placed 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 supplied
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
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. 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 in-
stalled. Datum shall be supplied or approved by the Depart-
ment.
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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--
ments.
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.
6.03 MINOR DEVELOPMENTS
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.
7.00 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
7.O1 DEVELOPMENT COSTS
The developer shall pay all costs for providing the
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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 installation 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 reiTnbursement 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 schedule of fees and charges 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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TABLE 10--1
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PLAT FEES
CITY OF LA PORTE
ADDITIONAL FEE PER
TYPE PLAT BASE FEE BASE COVERS ACRE LOT
($) ($) ($)
Sketch Plan
None
N/A
General Plan
$25.00
1st 10 acres
Major Subdivisions
1
Preliminary Plats
$50.00
1st 50 lots
2
Preliminary Plats
$50.00
1st 10 acres
Final Plats
$50.00
Entire sub-
division
Minor Subdivisions
1
Final Plats
2
Final Plats
Major Development
Site Plans
Minor Development
Site Plans
$50.00
1st
50
lots
$50.00
1st
10
acres
$50.00
1st
10
acres
$15.00 1st 5 acres
Note 1: Residential Note 2: Other
None
$2.50
N/A
$5. 00
N/A
N/A
$5. 00
$5.00
$5. 00
Non e
N/A
$1.00
N/A
N/A
$1.00
N/A
N/A
N/A
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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 subject to the approval of the Director of
Community Development.
a. Pavement Desk: 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 design and sizing of the system shall be in confor-
mance with the PICM, and subject 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 subject to
approval by the Director of Community 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 filed of record 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 12.02 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 City less than one acre
in size shall be approved.
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12.04 DEDICATION OF PARK LAND LESS THAN 5 ACRES IN SIZE
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 approval
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 objectives
established 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 dedication set forth above
in whole
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 f rom 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
applicable.
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,
f irst 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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footage of area basis. The owners of such property must
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 authority 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 convenient
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. Drainage areas may be accepted as part of a
park if the channel is constructea in ac uuivallu- --
City engineering standards, and if no significant area
of the park is cut off from access from 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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the property in question and which would make strict
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 desiring to secure a variance as to the pro-
visions 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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the variance sought and the specific facts or reasons
why such variance is needed.
D. 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-
tively finds:
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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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 APPROVAL PROCESS. The flowchart at Enclosure 1
graphic depicts the City Development Project Approval
Process.
3. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS. The following appendices
describe the City standards for preparing plans or plats and
the documents which must be submitted therewith:
APPENDIX TITLE
B Sketch Plans
C General Plans
D Subdivision Plats
E Development Site Plans
F Additional Documentation,
Standards, Certificates
and Instructions
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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._Na�e�Qi__PropQed__ge_vel4pmewt, 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. Location _or Vicinity Map to show location of the tract
within the City.
3. NQr_ Arrow: (pointing to the top of sheet if
practical)
4. i7ate: (each, revision to bear a new date)
5. Approrciagkgt___,Scale: if practical, 1" - 100, is
preferred.
6. BQ�ries and____aize: Show property boundaries to
scale.
7. Existing_ StrMc u es: The approximate location of all
existing structures within the tract.
8. Othgr_Existing Features: 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.
g. Pro owed_Fgatures: The approximate location of
proposed streets, parking areas, easements, public
utilities, storm drainage outfalls, high banks of
water courses, ravines.
10. O.ther_Ini_QrLnnation� 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 prescribes
criteria for the preparation of General Plans and the information
which must be submitted therewith .
A. GRAPHIC CONTENTS (see Appendix F)
1; �iai�gs of�Deyglopmert__and each_development_Phase (Cannot
be duplicates of any other names used within the City's
jurisdiction)
2. Tyke ofDgyg122ment (See La Porte Development
Checklist).
3. Dg-*c�P—tionof �_. hand within proposed
development: ",_ . acres out of the
Survey, Abstract Number , Harris, County, Texas".
Identify owners of each tract, if separate ownership.
4. Pluses: Total number of Subdivisions and number of each
type (unsubdivided) Development planned
5. ame of 1291e.1o429X
{. Nameof registered_surveyors_or�egieen__nrenarin the
plat
7. EffiBg_ ate (Each revision to bear new date)
8. Saale (1" = 1001unless another scale is approved by the
Department): Exact
g. Norlb Arrow (Pointing toward top of sheet if
practicable)
10. Key_ Map (to show relation of development to surrounding
streets, railroads, and water courses.
11. Perimeter _boundaries: Draw perimeter boundary of
property.
12. Adjacent _property: Indicate name and locations for
adjacent subdivisions, streets, easements, water
courses, acreage tracts, and other natural and manmade
features.
13. jhy.U-Qgl features: Show high banks of water courses and
ravines and other natural or man-made physical
development obstacles.
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APPENDIX C, GENERAL PLANS (Page 2)
14. CQntoun_ lines: Show land contours at one foot
intervals, as taken -from City topographic maps or from a
ground survey.
15. BuilAing--- lines: Indicate required building lines
adjacent.to all existing or proposed public and private
streets and alleys
16. Subdivisions: Show proposed layout of blocks and
number of lots within each block. Show lot layout
within typical blocks.
17. Condominiums: 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. R—*erves: 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. Unsubdividgd_de_vel2pments (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. Streets_ 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. Street names: Provide names of all existing streets
located within the plat boundaries and immediately
adjacent thereto.
22. Utiiiy_�se ents: 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.)
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APPENDIX C, GENERAL PLANS (Page 3)
23. Exis1ing_2phJil
.Lc_utities: Indicate the location and
size of adjacent City water and sanitary sewer mains and
storm drainage outfalls. Indicate depth of adjacent
sanitary sewer manholes and storm drainage outfalls, if
known.
24. �loodha�ard__a�a: 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_Eorte DeYe1P_P=nt Checklist (available at Department)
2. Qea ion or_tricinity Map, marked to show location of
property.
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APPENDIX D. SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 1)
This appendix to the La Porte Development Ordinance prescribes
criteria for the preparation of subdivision Preliminary and Final
Plats and the information which must be submitted therewith. (See
Appendix F)
PRELIMINARY PLATS
(MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS)
A. GRAPHIC CONTENTS: PRELIMINARY PLATS
1. Name_ of Subdivision (Cannot be a duplicate of any other
name used within the City's jurisdiction)
2. TUe of_De_velopment (See La Porte Development Checklist)
3. pepeription Qf_land on which Subdivision lies: ".�.
acres out of the Survey, Abstract, Number ,
Harris County, Texas.
4. t_ies: Total number of lots, blocks and
reserves.
5. NeM_Q_Qf Developer (If a company or corporation, list
name and title of authorized representative)
6. Name---Qf Planning Consultant
7. Filing_ date (date of formal presentation to City
Planning and Zoning Commission
8. Scale (1" = 100' unless another scale is approved by the
City Planner): Exact
9. North Arrow (Pointing toward top of sheet)
10. Kev Map (to show relation of development to surrounding
streets, railroads, and water courses.
11. Perimeter_.botrndaies: Draw perimeter boundaries of
subdivision.
12. Ad2.9cent__ppQPerty: Indicate name and locations of
adjacent subdivisions, streets, easements, water
courses, acreage tracts, and other natural or manmade
features.
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 2)
13. Physical_featunes: Show high banks of water courses and
ravines and other natural or man-made physical
development obstacles.
14. Cgntour _lines: Show land contours at one foot contour
_..intervals, as taken from City topographic maps or from a
ground survey.
15. Building_jines: 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. Layout_and identification: 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. dumber lots consecutively within
blocks. If compensating open space is required,
indicate size of each lot or building site.
17. CQndR!iD ums: 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. Reserves: 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. Streets: 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. Street --names: 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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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 3)
21. Utility_Easements: 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. Elood__hazard__anea: Show boundary of flood hazard area
as taken from City topographic maps or other sources.
(See La Porte Flood Hazard Prevention Ordinance)
23. Survey_ monument _tie-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. Sunvey_control_menuments: 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. Ea___�orte�__AevelopmentW Checklist available at the
Department.
2. A_Title_Ce_rtificate. Abstract, or Planning Letter (See
Appendix F)
3. Utility__Schematics: 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)
FINAL PLATS
(ALL SUBDIVISIONS)
- A.— GRAPHIC CONTENTS: FINAL PLATS. Same as for Preliminary
Plats, plus:
1. aamg__of_ owner (If a company or corporation, list name
and title of authorized. representative).
2. same odrggiste_red engineer_ orsun_veyor who prepared
Final Plat.
3. Leggi_bo.Mndary_description 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.Lggal and specialtatgments, 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 D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 5)
B. DOCUMENTATION: FINAL PLATS. Same as for Preliminary Plats,
plus:
i. Proposed____Streets: 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. Co,Qndinate_listin 9 : 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.` Utility gpmpany_Letters: Letters from servicing utility
companies approving the easements shown on the plat for
their use.
5. Priyate___Easements: A copy of the instrument(s)
establishing private easement(s) within the subdivision.
b. Private Easement Holciens Consent_ 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.
7. Resiential_Hapkland* Receipt for payment in lieu of
required dedication of parkland, pursuant to Section
12.05 of the Ordinance or instrument of dedication
pursuant to Section 12.10 of the Ordinance.
8. Condit_ion_a1 Approval_Document-ss: Any documents specified
by the City Planning Commission in conditionally
approving the Preliminary Plat.
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page b)
ENCLOSURE 1
OWNERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(FINAL PLATS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS)
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
I (or we), _(pgMe_gf_ WDer_or_ownersI acting by and through
(name and title of officer) being officers of Sname�af�co_mpan _or
cor oration+ owner (or owners) hereinafter referred to as Owners
(whether one or more) of the �numbar_of_acres tract described in
the above and foregoing map of �iVama _gf�aubdi_vision� 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 o.ur)
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
designated as lots
construction of
do hereby declare that all parcels of land
on this plat are originally intended for the
,__`__T_ ___ _—__— thereon and
be restricted for same under the terms and conditions
restrictions filed separately.
shall
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 7)
ENCLOSURE 1 (Continued)
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPHS TO BE ADDED (AS APPROPRIATE)
When lat contains natural drainage ways such as bayous. -creeks
gullies,--ravines,-draws or d ai a e di c es:
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-'an'd that such
abutting property shall not be permitted to drain directly into
this easement except by means of an approved drainage structure.
he lat indicates building setback lines and public utilit
pasements are. -to be established in adjacent acreage owned by 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 pri_v_ate streets are_ established within_the--plat:
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.
o be used when t_he subdivision is within the Extraterritorial
Ju isdiction of the City of -La Porte:
FURTHER, Owners certify and covenant that they:,. -`have complied
with or will comply with the existing Harris County RoadLLaw,
Section 31-C as amended by Chapter 614, Acts of 1973,
Legislature and all other regulations heretofore on file with the
Harris County Engineer and adopted by the Commissioner's Court of
Harris County.
Gl
FURTHER, the Owners hereby certify that this replat does not
attempt to alter, amend, or remove any covenants or restrictions;
I, (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.
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 I (Continued)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EXECUTION
when_ow.. neris_an_indi_viduai._Qn_individualsl
WITNESS my (or our) hand in the City of
__,. this jnuLnber� day of lmonthl, _(yearl.
psi nature_of_owner or_owners)
(names to be printed)
When owner_iSweQmpany_or_corP4natiQnZ
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Name_vf comnany)- has caused these
presents to -be signed by �ame_�of__presidentl, 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 number) day of month)-,
ear)-.
Name of Company)
by:___�Signature of_Presidentl_�
President
(Signature of Secretary or
Attest:avthorized trust oofficer
Title
(affix corporate seal.)
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(See Appendix F)
A PORTE DEVELOPMENT _OryRDINANCE
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: (Signature of Li—enholder
(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 name__of
subdi_visionl 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
,(nuMnber), day of Sm-0nthl, ,year).
By; __�Signature_of�Director�_��
Director, La Porte Community
Development Department
ATTEST:
By: -USignatD-re_Qf_City_Engineer)
La Porte City Engineer
By: 15iZnature of the_Chairmanl—
Chairman, La Porte Planning
and Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
By: ja gnajMrg _SecrgarY)
Secretary, La Porte (Affix Commission Seal)
Planning and Zoning
Commission
A PORTE L0 T DEVE PMEN ORDINANCE
APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 12)
ENCLOSURE 4
AMENDING PLAT CERTIFICATES
NOTE: The following certificates and acknowledgements are
required to be placed upon the face of all amending
plats.
I,name_of_engineer_or_surveyor}� hereby certify that the
following corrections were necessary to eliminate errors which
appear on the plat of name_of subdivision)_, recorded on __j"jg
and monthlM , _SyearJ_, in Volume _Snu�bgl:) page _Inumber�_ (or
when applicable film code numbers) of the map records of rJnamg_of
county._ County, Texas:
(Provide brief explanation of corrections required)
(Signature of Engineer
or S u r v e v o.r)__
(Print name)
Texas Registration No. --
(Affix seal)
I (we), name(sj__or ownerIa)), owners) 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 forthepurposes herein expressed.
��__Sgnature_Q.f OwnerSs�__�.
(Print name)
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(See Appendix F)
APPROVED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION on
"te p m ntb and yg.L
Signature of Director of
�Qmmur �tx_ye 1o��gnt___ __ S ign a t_uro_ cef�har ate__
Director, Community Development Chairman, Planning and Zoning
_ T ORDINANCE
_ L'A. PORTS 'pEVEL0Ph9EN
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 ��_�rg�, SNane_of owner_or_owners_if individuals or ,Name
g_Prgsidgn�__and_ Sgcrgtary_ or__authorizgd__ticer_of a
c��any_arcorporation , 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
(When owner is an individual or individuals)
WITNESS my (or our) hand in the City of ^-----___,
__-----_,' this ,�number�_ day of
si Rnature_of—o4rnenor_owners�
(Names to be printed)
(When owner is a company or corporation)
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the �lame_of anmpany� has caused these
presents to -be signed by- tgggme_-ofPresiden tj, 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 Jnumberj day of
�monthl, Syear .
(Name of Company)
By: ... SSignature_of President
President
(Signature of Secretary
Attest: or—Authorized_trust_officgLj_
(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, ��a�g_of County Clergy, 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 �daeand__month�, .�year�, at jtime) o'clock (A.M. OR
P.M.), and in Volume (number), page (number) or when applicable
Film Code numbers) of the map records of for said
county.
Witness my hand and seal.of office, at Houston, the day and
date last above written.
Us
Ex Officio Clerk of the Commissioners'
Court of Harris Count.y,. Texas
Deputy
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APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 16)
ENCLOSURE 7
RECORDED MAP RETURN AGREEMENT CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that ----------------- 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 ___—�
___-__ -r
County Clerk of Harris, County or his authorized Deputyto 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.
Signature
Director, Community
Development Department
Signature
Owner or Authorized Agent
(of owner of land being
subdivided or platted)
LA PORTE`DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
APPENDIX D, SUBDIVISION PLATS (Page 17)
ENCLOSURE 8
SPECIAL PLAT STATEMENTS
(TO APPEAR WHEN APPROPRIATE ON SUBDIVISION PLATS)
_gny_2Dr 1ign_Qf 1and�within_the_platbonndary
iieainaidg_a_Elgo,,-Bazard_Area:
"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_the plat conta_in_s_public strget_r%gh_t of ways_borderi.rg_on
unnrestricted_reserves or—unplatted_acreage:
"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 therafter be vested in the public for
street right--of-way purposes only upon proper platting of the
adjacent unrestricted reserve or acreage."
LA PORTE`DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
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. GRAPHIC_COt�TENTS (See Appendix F)
1. �Iame__o�_Dg_velopment (Cannot be a duplicate of any
other name used within the City's jurisdiction)
2. _Ty pg _of__devel4Pment (See La Porte Development
Checklist)
3. Dgserip,tion. of_ land within proposed development:
acres out of the � Survey,
Abstract Number __—, Harris County, Texas."
4. �la�e4fQwnen (If a company or corporation, list
name and title of authorized representative).
5. Name of_develgPe_r (If a company or corporation,
list name and title of authorized representative).
b. Name_of_planning_gons_1t_ant
7. Filing date (date of City Planning and Zoning
Commission Review Meeting)
8. Scale of Plat
g. Legall��eacriptiQn of development: Subdivision
recording information and section, block, and lot
number or reserve designation or metes and bounds
description of property boundary.
10. No t _arr.Qw (Pointing to top of sheet)
11. Key__ map (to show relation of development to
surrounding streets, railroads, and water courses.
12. Soundarigs: Draw perimeter boundaries of
development..
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PORTE
DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT
SITE
PLANS (Page
2)
13. Adjacent property; Indicate name, location and
recording information for adjacent developments,
streets, easements, water courses, acreage tracts,
and other natural or manmade features.
14. Topography: Define high banks and flow lines of
water courses., Define post -development limits of
other natural or man-made physical development
obstacles.
15. huilding—lines: Indicate building lines adjacent
to all street right of ways.
16. Mobilehome_ parks: 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. Reseryes: 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. Building_Footprints: 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. gposed__Topograp iic _Cbgriges Including cut and
fill changes to the site.
20. Other,,,_site__improyements: 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.
LA-PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 3)
21. Streets: 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. Strge!_rames: 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.)
4
23. Uicility__EasgMents: 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. mood I�azardArgg: Show boundary of flood hazard
area and shade areas within plat boundaries inside
flood hazard area. (See La Porte Flood Lazard
Prevention Ordinance).- Show finished floor
elevation of buildings inside flood.hazard area.
25. aurvey__monunenttie 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. Sunv_ey_Control MonuMents: 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___Statemgnts --- a_nd___CertificateL. 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)
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDI14ANCE
APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 4)
B. DOCIlMEVTATIDE. The following documents are to be
submitted with Development Site Plans.
1. La__PorteDevelopment_Checklist (Available at the
Department.'
2. Title_Certificatg (major Developments only)
(See Appendix F)
3. t�fobile_HoLne Park_S1It�P�_Master_P1an 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 refuse
disposal program for the park.
4. Residential --Parkland: Receipt for payment in lieu
of required parkland dedication, pursuant to
Section 12.05 of the Ordinance or Instrument of
Dedication pursuant to Section 12.10 of the
Ordinance.
5. DTLiE$__DO J!M_ENTS: Any other documents specified by
the City Staff at the Sketch Plan review.
LA.PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 5)
ENCLOSURE 1
OWNERS CERTIFICATE
(MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS)
I (or we), _Cname 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 developmentl 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 development contains natural drainage ways such as
b_ayQu.�s, crgeks, gullies, ravines draws or -drainage 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 amd that such
abutting property shall not be permitted to'-Arain directly
into this easement except by means of an approved drainage
structure.
When private streets and utilities are established within the
siteplan:
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.
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 6)
ENCLOSURE 1 (Continued)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EXECUTION
Swhien owner_is_an_individual_or_indi_viduals)
WITNESS my (or our) hand in the City of —____—
4w-^,' this Snumbed day of jmonthj, Syear�.
isignature_of owner or_owners�
(names to be printed)
� When_ojrngr_is_a_co�npany_or_corpora�tion�
0
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the �N_ame_of company has caused these
presents to be signed by' �Name��of_ President), its President,
thereunto authorized, attested by its Secretary (or authorized
trust officer), (Name_of_Secretary_or_authorized__trust_offi_cer),
and its common seal hereunto affixed this Snumber) day of Smontd ,
jyear).
(Name of'C`ompany)
by: ---- _of4Pr esidentj__
President
(Signature of Secretary or
Attest:authorized trus_t_of iced__.
Title
(affix corporate seal)
- LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
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 -(pame_o_f development)
in conformance with the laws of the State of Texas and the
ordinances of the City of La Porte.
By: -(Sip,nature of_Direct
Director, La Porte Community
Development Department
ATTEST:
By: Signature of,&ity—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 appr'o:ved this site
plan and development of name. of development) in .c.onformance.with
the laws of the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of
La Porte.
By: Si nature of_ Director)
Director, La Porte Community
Development Department
ATTEST:
By: (Si nature of CityEnginger)
La Porte City Engineer
By: (Signature of the Chairman)
Chairman, La Porte Planning
and Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
By: jaignature of_-Lec ar-yj
Secretary, La Porte (Affix Commission Seal)
Planning and Zoning
Commission
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
APPENDIX E, DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS (Page 8)
ENCLOSURE 3
SPECIAL PLAT STATE14ENTS
(TO APPEAR WHEN APPROPRIATE ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS)
When_any_,portion_of_land within_the_site_Plan—boundary
lies inside_ a_Flood_Hazard_Area:
"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 Title Certificate Information
2 Notary Public Acknowledgement
3 Plat/Plan Accuracy Certificate
4 Plat/Plan Final Survey Certificate
5 Plat/Plan Graphic Symbols
b Plat/Plan Geometric Standards
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LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
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.
b. 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 Names�_of__persons_ signing__t�ie_plat�
nwnes_and_corporation-_officers�, (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, 'Sand
in the capacity therein and herein stated, and as the act -and
deed of said corporation.")
GIVEN UNDER MY LAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this ,ngmber�
day of monthl,
My Commission Expires
Sigt�ature_o�_NQtar�Pnb�icl
Notary Public in and for the
State of
(affix notary seal)
(Page 4)
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 3
PLAT (SITE PLAN) ACCURACY CERTIFICATE
I, �name_o�engineer or_s�r_veyor�, 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 ------- jnamej--------- .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.
�Signa�ure o�_S�ryeyQ��
(Print Name)
Texas Registration No.
(Affix Seal)
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APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 5
PLAT/PLAN GRAPHIC SYMBOLS
The following line symbols are established
for all plans and plats:
1. Djjnjgries: 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 lines: Indicate by long dashes
separated by short dashes ( _ _).
3. Easements: Indicate by short dashes
4. S�rgam_and_depression high banks: Indicate
by long dashes separated by three short
dashes(_ _ - _ ).
5. Edge of_food�hazad area; Indicate by
bold long dashes separated by circles
( o 0 0 ).
6. Ad.iacgnt_properties: Indicate lines out-
side boundaries of proposed development
by long dashes ( ).
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LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE b
PLAT/PLAN GEOMETRIC STANDARDS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
DIMENSIONALACCURACX_SFANDARDS
A. _Exact: Angles to the nearest
second, distances to the nearest
hundreth of a foot.
B. Angles to the nearest
degree, distances to the nearest
foot.
LINEDEEEINIT2ON; 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 tangent_Ls!raigh!) lines:
1. Bearing (in degrees)
2. Distance (in feet)
B. i-circular�_linesc
1. Radius of curve (R, in feet)
2. Central (delta)
angle (A, in degrees)
3. Are length (L, in feet)
4. Chord length (C, in feet)
5. Chord bearing (CB, in degrees)
--------------------------------
A = GENERAL PLAN
B = PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT
A B C D
X X
X X
X X X
X X X
X
X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
C = FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
D = DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN
X = YES
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LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
APPENDIX F, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION,
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE 6
PLAT/PLAN GEOMETRIC STANDARDS (CONTINUED)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
LINES_TO_BE_DEFINED for street_right_of
wa s, centrerline�and_both_edges
perimeter_ boundaries�_lots�_blocks�
reserve_and easements, all lines between
any combination of the following points:
A. Points of beginning or ending
B. Lot, block, or reserve corners
C. Angle points
D. Points of tangency or curvature
E. Points of inflection (reserve
curvature)
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.
Lines to be defined_ for high hanks —of
stream_pr depression (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.
Lines_to_be_defined_for_flood_hazard_area,
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.
A B C D
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X. X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
X X
X
X X
X X
OR!
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.19 DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 4.08
DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: GENERAL AND SECTION 11.02, DRAINAGE AND
STORM SEWER, OF CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1444 REGULATING 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; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON
CONVICTION BE FINED A SUM OF NOT MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied, and hereby determines and
declares that the amendments to Section 2.19, Development, Section 4.08 Development
Site Plans: General, and Section 11.02, Drainage And Storm Sewer, of City of La Porte
Ordinance No. 1444, are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated
in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. Section 2.19, DEVELOPMENT, of City of La Porte Ordinance 1444,
is hereby amended to read as follows, to -wit:
"2.19 DEVELOPMENT: The process of converting land within the City's
jurisdiction from its natural state, or altering the elevation of property,
or converting 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
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- A
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inherent in such conversions. The term development includes
subdivisions as defined herein."
Section 3. Section 4.08 DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: GENERAL, of City of
La Porte Ordinance 1444, is hereby amended to read as follows, to -wit:
"4.08 DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANS: GENERAL
The following sections of this Ordinance outline procedures for
preparing and obtaining approval for developments not defined
herein as subdivisions. 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
2: No Development Site Plan filing shall be required as provided for
herein in the case of a development that is solely and strictly a
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- A�
Page 3 i
Subdivision, as that term is defined herein, and the requirements
of Section 4.04 of this Ordinance have been satisfied for such
Subdivision.
_ �_ �� —_ __ _ _ _ ���i!Iitr111�1S t��s���itii�YlrYf�i,:11� �_��i�,:1i �•l r�l�l .�liii
hr.W69, FegaFd!e E;n of wheth ff said ho 6e is rrtnc+frUeted insi.- a eF
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."
Section 4. Section 11.02, Drainage and Storm Sewers, of City of La Porte
Ordinance No. 1444 is hereby amended by adding language pertaining to the alteration
of the elevation of property. Section 11.02, Drainage and Storm Sewers, shall hereafter
read as indicated below:
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-_A
Page 4
_ a
"11.02 DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWER
Adequate drainage shall be provided as to reduce the community's
exposure to flood hazards with respect to adjacent, upstream and
downstream developments, (See also Chapter 94, Floods, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City . of La Porte for additional
requirements.) Adequate drainage shall be provided within the limits
of the subdivision and/or development. The protection of adjoining
property shall be accounted for in the design of the drainage system,
and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning or his
designated representatives.
Any person -or persons that alter or change the elevation of prope
shall be responsible for al2plying for and obtaining, rior to said
change or alteration of the elevation of propeft a development
authorization from the City Planning Department. Any change or
alteration in the elevation of property requires submission of a Site
Plan prior to the change or alteration of property, which said Site
Plan shall delineate the proposed change or elevation of property.
Said certified site plan shall be subject_ to approval by the City
Engineer."
Section 5. Any person, as defined in Section 1.02(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 Thousand Dollars
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- .�
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($2,000.00). Each day a violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a
separate violation.
Section 6. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte, Texas, are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of any Zoning Ordinance or amendments thereto, of
said City of La Porte, that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance;
and as to such accrued violation, the court shall have all the powers that existed prior to
the effective date of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, the court shall have
all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance; and that all
existing violations of previous zoning ordinances which would otherwise become
non -conforming uses under this Ordinance but shall be considered as violations of this
Ordinance in the same manner that they were violations of prior zoning ordinances of
said City of La Porte.
Section 7. 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, it is hereby declared to
be the intention of the City of 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 8. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that
a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject 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,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public
l
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-
Page 6
as required by 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 confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its
passage and approval, however, implementation of this ordinance will not take place until
180 days after its passage. The City Secretary shall give notice to the passage of the
notice by causing the caption to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La
Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of the Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 23 DAY OF March . 1998.
CITY OF LA PORTE
a WAN MACONE,..•
ATTESTATION:
'Nmli&
B.
ARTHA GILLETT,
City Secretary
Apppnkir-n-
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- s
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1444 REGULATING 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 BY
ADDING NEW SECTION 4.021 MINOR PLATS, AND FURTHER BY AMENDING
SECTION 4.06 AMENDING RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE
AND A SEVERABIL-ITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied, and hereby determines and
declares that the amendments to Ordinance No. 1444, the Development Ordinance of the
City of La Porte, adding new Section 4.021, MINOR PLATS, and amending Section 4.06
AMENDING RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS, are desirable and in furtherance of the
goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan, and are in
accordance with the authority granted to the City of La Porte in Chapter 212 of the Texas
Local Govt, Code.
Section 2. Section 4.02, DEVELOPMENT, of City of La Porte Ordinance 1444,
is hereby amended by adding a new Section 4.021, MINOR PLATS to read as follows, to -
wit:
114.021 MINOR PLATS
Minor plats of 10 (ten) acres or less, and involving four (4) or fewer
lots fronting on an existing street and not requiring the creation of
any new street or the extension of municipal facilities may be
approved by the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-
Page 2
may, for any reason, elect to present the plat to the Planning
Commission for approval of the plat. The Director of Planning shall
not disapprove the plat and shall refer any plats which are refused
to the Planning Commission within the time parameters as
delineated in Section 212.009 of the Local Govt. Code."
Section 3. Section 4.06 AMENDING RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS, is
hereby amended to read as follows, to -wit:
Section 4.06 AMENDING RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLATS An
Amending Plat may be filed for record in the County map records to
correct dimensional errors, notational errors, other erroneous
information, to add to or delete monuments, or to relocate a lot line
between adjacent lots, as allowed in Section 212.016 of the Texas
Local Government Code, provided:
A. The signed Amending Plat Certificate shown on Enclosure 4
to Appendix D is placed on the face of the Amending Plat;
B. The Planning and Zoning Commission Certificate shown on
Enclosure 4 to Appendix D is placed on the face of the
Amending Plat; and
C. Commission approval of said Amending Plat is reflected by
Commission execution of said certificate.
The Planning Director of the City of La Porte may approve
Amending Plats, and execute Certification of same as set forth
above in lieu of the Planning Commission, as allowed in Section
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- $
Page 3
r
212.0065 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Director of
Planning may, for any reason, elect to present the Amending Plat
to the Planning Commission for approval. The Director of Planning
shall not disapprove the Amending Plat and shall refer any plats
which are refused to the Planning Commission within the time
parameters as delineated in Section 212,009 of the Local Govt.
Code."
Section 4. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte, Texas, are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of the Development Ordinance or amendments thereto,
of said City of La Porte, that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this
Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, the court shall have all the powers that
existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, the
court shall have all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance;
and that all existing violations of previous zoning ordinances which would otherwise
become non -conforming uses under this Ordinance but shall be considered as violations
of this Ordinance in the same manner that they were violations of prior zoning ordinances
of said City of La Porte.
Section 5. 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, it is hereby declared to
be the intention of the City of 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.
ORDINANCE NO, 1444- B
Page 4
Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that
a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject 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,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public
as required by 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 confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its
passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice to the passage of the notice
by causing the caption to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at
least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of the Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE LIE -DAY OF (Z6M 4Ir , 1998.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:/ f ,
NORMAN MALONE, Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- B
Page 5
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ATTESTATION:
By:
MARTHA GILLETT,
City Secretary
APPROVED;
Assis tCi Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- G
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.04 "BUILDING LINES" OF CITY OF LA
PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1444 REGULATING 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; PROVIDING
THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED
A SUM OF NOT MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH
VIOLATION; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of La Porte notes that the Sens Road right-of-way
is on the City of La Porte Thoroughfare Plan, which is an integral part of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte, as a primary arterial thoroughfare; and
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of La Porte takes note that Harris County has
plans to expand and improve the Sens Road right-of-way as said primary arterial; and
WHEREAS the City of La Porte in conjunction with Harris County seek to facilitate the
expansion and improvement plans of Harris County in connection with the Sens Road
thoroughfare, within the ambit of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Development
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS the City of La Porte finds that the Development Ordinance states that all
plans or plats should conform to the Comprehensive Plan for the extension of City
thoroughfares; and
WHEREAS the final dimensions of the planned expansion of the Sens Road right-of-
way are yet to be determined; and
WHEREAS development setbacks along the Sens Road right-of-way are found to be
necessary to accommodate the expansion and improvement of the Sens Road right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS the City of La Porte finds the implementation of development setbacks to
facilitate the expansion and improvement of the Sens Road right-of-way is in harmony
with the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan, the Development Ordinance, and the
Zoning Ordinance, within the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS it is the intention of the City to promote the orderly development of the City
of La Porte, establish guidelines for the expansion of public thoroughfares, lessen traffic
congestion, and promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare;
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- Cl
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied, that the foregoing findins of fact
are true, and the City Council hereby determines and declares that the amendments to
Section 5.04, "Building Lines" of City of La Porte Ordinance No. 1444, are desirable and in
furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive
Plan.
Section 2. Section 5.04 ",Building Lines" of City of La Porte Ordinance 1444, is
hereby amended to read as follows, to -wit:
"5.04 BUILDING LINES
A. EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: All building lines shall meet the
minimum setback established in the R-1, 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.
B. TRANSITION BUILDING LINES having a minimum angle of 45 degrees are
to be provided where an offset in building lines is greater than 5 feet.
C. The following development setback restrictions are established for the Sens
Road right-of-way extending from West Main Street to Avenue D, and from
Avenue D to the north right-of-way line of North P Street.
1. West Main Street to Avenue D
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- C/
Page 3
Properties adjacent to the Sens Road right-of-way extending from
West Main Street to Avenue D, are subject to a development setback
of 20 feet, from either side of the right-of-way. This restriction applies
to any improvements, additions, or construction of any character on
property abutting the Sens Road right-of-way, and regardless of
zoning classification under this Code.
The building setback restrictions contained in Chapter 106 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte are subject to the
restrictions contained in this section and shall commence from the
20-foot development setback restrictions promulgated herein.
2. Avenue D to the north line of North P Street
Properties adjacent to the Sens Road right-of-way extending from
Avenue D to the north line of North P Street, are subject to a
development setback of 40 feet, from either side of the right-of-way.
This restriction applies to any improvements, additions, or
construction of any character on property abutting the Sens Road
right-of-way, and regardless of zoning classification under this Code.
The building setback restrictions contained in Chapter 106 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte are subject to the
restrictions contained in this section and shall commence from the
40-foot development setback restrictions promulgated herein.
ORDINANCE NO, 1444- L
Page 4
Section 3. Any person, as defined in Section 1.02(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 Thousand Dollars
($2,000.00). Each day a violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a
separate violation.
Section 4. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte, Texas, are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of any Zoning Ordinance, Development Ordinance, or
amendments thereto, of said City of La Porte, that have accrued at the time of the effective
date of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, the court shall have all the
powers that existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued
violation, the court shall have all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance; and that all existing violations of previous zoning ordinances which would
otherwise become non -conforming uses under this Ordinance but shall be considered as
violations of this Ordinance in the same manner that they were violations of prior zoning
ordinances of said City of La Porte,
Section 5. . 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, it is hereby declared to
be the intention of the City of 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 6. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that
a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-L
Page 5
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,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public
as required by 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 confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its
passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice to the passage of the notice
by causing the caption to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at
least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of the Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4 DAY OF U W , 2002.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY :
�
RMAN MALONE, Mayor
ATTESTATION:
By:
MA THA GILL TT,
City Secretary
APPROVED:
STRON ,
As s ill4r
Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. q 4-4
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.02, DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWERS, OF CITY
OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1444-A REGULATING 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; PROVIDING THAT ANY
PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A
MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED A SUM OF NOT MORE THAN
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied, and hereby determines and declares
that the amendments to Section 11.02, Drainage And Storm Sewers, of City of La Porte
Ordinance No. 1444-A, are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the
City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. Section 11.02, Drainage and Storm Sewers, of City of La Porte Ordinance
No. 1444-A is hereby amended by adding Exhibits "A" and "B", pertaining to the addition of a Fill
Dirt Permit, adding Fill Dirt regulations, grading standards, and swale standards; requiring sketch
plans and approval prior to the introduction of fill material; and providing for silt prevention and
revegetation standards. Said Exhibits "A" and "B" are attached to this Ordinance, and are
incorporated by reference herein as if set forth verbatim."
Section 3. Section 11.02, Drainage and Storm Sewers, of City of La Porte Ordinance
No. 1444-A is hereby amended by adding a fill dirt permit fee. Said fee shall be $25.00 for the
first 49 loads of permitted fill dirt, and $2.0011oad for each additional load. Any person who places
fill dirt on their property without first applying for and obtaining a fill dirt permit shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-0
Page 2
Section 4. Any person, as deigned in Section 1.02(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 Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each
day a violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate violation.
Section 5. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte, Texas, are expressly saved as
to any and all violations of any Zoning Ordinance or amendments thereto, of said City of La Porte,
that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued
violation, the court shall have all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, the court shall have all the powers that existed prior
to the effective date of this Ordinance; and that all existing violations of previous zoning
ordinances which would otherwise become non -conforming uses under this Ordinance but shall
be considered as violations of this Ordinance in the same manner that they were violations of prior
zoning ordinances of said City of La Porte.
Section 6. 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, it is hereby declared to be the intention of
the City. of 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 7. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hail of the city for the time required by law
preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-P
Page 3
which this ordinance and the subject 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.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its passage
and approval, however, implementation of this ordinance will not take place until 180 days after its
passage. The City Secretary shall give notice to the passage of the notice by causing the caption
to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days
after the passage of the Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE V�— DAY OF (,� 1 , 2003.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. - NO- E
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.00, FEES AND CHARGES, OF CITY OF LA PORTE
ORDINANCE NO. .1444; ALTERING FEES FOR SITE PLANS, GENERAL PLANS,
PRELIMINARY PLATS AND FINAL PLATS; ADDING NEW FEES FOR AMENDING PLATS,
REPLATS, VACATING PLATS, AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE VARIANCES; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied, and hereby determines and declares
that the amendments to Section 10.00, Fees and Charges, of City of La Porte Ordinance No.
1444, are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's
Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2, Section 10.00, Fees and Charges, of City of La Porte Ordinance No. 1444 is
hereby amended by replacing current Table 10-1 with new Table 10-1, attached to this Ordinance
as Exhibit "A". Said Exhibit "A" is incorporated by reference herein as if set forth verbatim.
Section 3. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte, Texas, are expressly saved as
to any and all violations of any Zoning Ordinance or amendments thereto, of said City of La Porte,
that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and as, to such accrued
violation, the court shall have all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, the court shall have all the powers that existed prior
to the effective date of this Ordinance; and that all existing violations of previous zoning
ordinances which ,would otherwise become non -conforming uses under this Ordinance but shall
be considered as violations of this Ordinance in the same manner that they were violations of prior
zoning ordinances of said City of La Porte.
ORDINANCE N0, 1444-
Page 2
Section 4. 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, it is hereby declared to be the intention of
the City of 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 5. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject 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, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by 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 confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and approval.
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- ll
Page 3
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ! Y/ DAY OF L;jZ6f __ _, 2003.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:eDh�
N RMAN MALONE, Mayor
ATTESTATION:
By: 4. 'Id
MAR HA G I LlffTf,
City Secretary
APPROVED:
MSTRON ,
As stant ity Attorney
Table 10-1
Development Ordinance 1444 Fees
Site plan
Major (> 10 acres)
up to 10 ac. 150.00; each
additional ac. 5.00
Minor (< 10 acres)
up to 5 ac. 100.00; each
additional ac. 5.00
General plan
100.00
PrelirninM plat
residential; 0-50 lots
200.00;,each additional lot
5.00.
Other:
0-10 ac--200.00; each
additional ac. 10.00
Final plat
Major subdivision (>
150.00
10 acres
Minor subdivision (<
residential: up to 50 lots
10 acres)
150.00; each additional lot
5.00
other: up to 10 acres
150.00; each additional
acre 10.00
Amending Plat
100.00
Replat
150.00 plus 5.00 per lot
Plat
100.00
-Vacating
Variance (Development Ordinance
150.00
ORDINANCE NO. 1444- f
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 1444-C AND AMENDING SECTION
5.04 "BUILDING LINES" OF CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 14"
REGULATING 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; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS
OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND
SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED A SUM OF NOT MORE THAN TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of La Porte notes that the Sens Road right-of-way
is on the City of La Porte Thoroughfare Plan, which is an integral part of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte, as a primary arterial thoroughfare; and
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of La Porte takes note that Harris County has
plans to expand and improve the Sens Road right-of-way as said primary arterial; and
WHEREAS the City of La Porte in conjunction with Harris County seek to facilitate the
expansion and improvement plans of Harris County in connection with the Sens Road
thoroughfare, within the ambit of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Development
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS the City of La Porte finds that the Development Ordinance states that all
plans or plats should conform to the Comprehensive Plan for the extension of City
thoroughfares; and
WHEREAS the final dimensions of the planned expansion of the Sens Road right-of-
way are yet to be determined; and
WHEREAS development setbacks along the Sens Road right-of-way are found to be
necessary to accommodate the expansion and improvement of the Sens Road right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS the City of La Porte finds the implementation of development setbacks to
facilitate the expansion and improvement of the Sens Road right-of-way is in harmony
with the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan, the Development Ordinance, and the
Zoning Ordinance, within the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS it is the intention of the City to promote the orderly development of the City
of La Porte, establish guidelines for the expansion of public thoroughfares, lessen traffic
congestion, and promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare;
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-F
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied, that the foregoing findings of fact
are true, and the City Council hereby declares _that _Ordinances No. 1444-C are repealed,
and the City Council further detennines and declares that amendments to Section 5.04,
"Building Lines" of City of La Porte Ordinance No. 1444, are desirable and in furtherance
of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte`s Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. Section 5.04, "Building Lines" of City of La Porte Ordinance 1444, is
hereby amended to read as follows, to -wit:
"5.04 BUILDING LINES
A. EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: All building lines shall meet the
minimum setback established in the R-1, 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.
B. TRANSITION BUILDING LINES having a minimum angle of 45 degrees are
to be provided where an offset in building lines is greater than 5 feet.
C. The following development setback restrictions are established for the Sens
Road right-of-way extending from West Main Street to the _north right -of -wax
line of North P Street. Properties adiacent to the Sens Road right-of-way
extending from West Main Street to the north right-of-way line of North P
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-F
Page 3
Street are subject to a development setback of 50 feet from either side of
the centerline of Sens Road, said centerline having been established on
Exhibit "A' through "E", attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein, and made part hereof for all purposes.
This restriction applies to any improvements, additions, or construction of
an character on property abutting the Sens Road right-of-way, and
regardless of zoning classification under this Code.
The building setback restrictions contained in Chapter 106 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte are subject to the restrictions contained
in this section and shall commence from the 50-foot development setback
restrictions promulgated herein.
Section 3. Any person, as defined in Section 1.02(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 Thousand Dollars
($2,000.00). Each day a violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a
separate violation.
Section 4. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte, Texas, are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of any Zoning Ordinance, Development Ordinance, or
amendments thereto, of said City of La Porte, that have accrued at the time of the effective
date of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, the court shall have all the
powers that existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued
violation, the court shall have all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-F
Page 4
Ordinance; and that all existing violations of previous zoning ordinances which would
otherwise become non -conforming uses under this Ordinance but shall be considered as
violations of this Ordinance in the same manner that they were violations of prior zoning
ordinances of said City of La Porte.
Section 5. 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, it is hereby declared to
be the intention of the City of 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 6. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that
a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject 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,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public
as required by 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 confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its
passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice to the passage of the notice
by causing the caption to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at
least twice within ten (14) days after the passage of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 1444-F
Page 5
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THEW —'
HE DAY OF 2003,
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ORMAN MALONE, Mayor
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