HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993CHAPTER 9
SUBDIVISIONS
SECTION l: AUTHORITY
This chapter is adopted under authority of the constitution and laws of the State of Texas, including
particularly Chapter 231, Acts of the 40th Legislature, Regular Session, as heretofore or hereafter amended,
compiled as Article 974a, V.A.C.S., the provisions of Section 4 of the Municipal Annexation Act as heretofore
or hereafter amended, compiled as Article 970a, V.A. C.S., and pursuant to the provisions of the charter of the
City of College Station, Texas.
SECTION 2: SCOPE AND PURPOSE
2_A This chapter shall govern all subdivisions (see definition ofsubdivision) of land within the corporate
limits of the City of College Station, Texas, and within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City as
established by the Municipal Annexation Act. Such area is extended to two (2) miles from the
corporate limits surrounding the City of College Station, not a part of any other city, and if by law
such distance is changed, this chapter shall apply to and be in conformity with the distances so
approved by law or any amendments thereto.
2_B The subdivision of land is a major factor in the process of sound community growth and ultimately
becomes a public responsibility in that the streets must be maintained and various public services
customary to urban areas must be provided. The welfare of the entire community is thereby affected
in many important respects. Therefore, it is to the interest of the public, to the developer, and to the
future owners, that the subdivisions be conceived, designed, and developed in accordance with sound
rules and proper minimum standards. It is in the intent of these regulations to encourage the growth
of the City of College Station in an orderly manner.
2_C The provisions set forth in this chapter are intended to provide for harmonious development of the
area, and are deemed to be the minimum requirements adopted by the City Council for the protection
of the public health, safety, and welfare.
2=D This chapter shall not apply to any lot or lots forming a part of a subdivision created and recorded
prior to the effective date of this chapter, except for purposes of repiatting or furtber subdivision
thereof.
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, certain words as used herein are defined as follows:
Alley means a minor public way which provides a secondary means of vehicular access to the
abutting property otherwise served from a public street.
Access Way is a public right-of-way not less than ten feet (10') in width between property lines, with
a paved sidewalk, which provides for pedestrian circulation.
Block is a tract or parcel of land designated as such on a duly recorded plat, surrounded by streets or
other physical obstructions.
Building Site means any undivided block or combination of blocks and parts of blocks, lots, or
combination of lots and parts of lots, to be occupied by a building or multiple building complex.
City refers to the municipal corporation, City of College Station, Texas
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City Council shall mean the duly and constitutionally elected governing body of the City of College
Station, Texas.
Citv Manager means the person employed as chief administrative officer of the City of College
Station, Texas.
City Attornev means the person employed as City Attorney of the City of College Station, Texas.
City Engineer means the person employed as City Engineer of the City of College Station, Texas.
Commercial is identified as land zoned for business or industrial property.
County shall refer to the county of Brazos County, Texas.
Commission shall refer to the duly appointed Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
College Station, Texas.
Cul-De-Sac is a street having but one (1) outlet to another street and terminating on the other end in a
vehicular turnaround.
Developer: See Subdivider
Dead End Street is a street, other than a cul-de-sac, with only one (1) outlet.
Drainage Easement is an interest in land granted to the City for maintenance of a drainage channel,
on which building is prohibited, and providing for the entry and operation of machinery and vehicles
for maintenance.
Easement: See Drainage Easement and Utility Easement
Engineer means a person duly authorized and licensed under the provisions of the Texas Engineering
Registration Act, to practice the profession of engineering.
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, within the terms of the Texas Municipal Annexation Act, means the
unincorporated area, not a part of any other city, which is contiguous to the corporate limits of the
City of College Station, the outer boundaries of which are measured from the extremities of the
corporate limits of the city, outward for such distances as may be stipulated in the Texas Municipal
Annexation Act, in which area, within the terms of the act, the City may enjoin the violation of its
subdivision control chapter.
(Ordinance No. 1816'of July 17, 1989)
Feeder Line shall mean any line, wire, or cable and appurtenances which distributes, transmits, or
delivers a utility service from a source to a general area or to multiple developments, and not to a
specific end user.
Lateral Line shall mean any line, wire, or cable and appurtenances used to distribute, transmit, or
deliver service from a feeder line to two (2) or more sites or end users of the utility service within a
specific development.
(Ordinance No. 2020 of July 8, 1993)
Lot is physically an undivided tract or parcel of land as shown on a duly recorded plat.
Major Street includes state highways, arterial streets, parkways, and boulevards.
Master Plan refers to the Brazos Area Plan supplemented by other master plans as approved by the
City Council.
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Mobile Home Park means a parcel of land, under single ownership, which has been planned and
improved for placement of mobile homes for nontransient use. See Chapter 3, Section 4 of this Code
of Ordinances.
May is permissive.
Pavement Width means the portion of the surface of the street available for vehicular traffic; where
curbs are used, it is the portion between the face of curbs.
Planned Unit Development, PUD, means a parcel of land completely planned as a unit development,
requiring special handling and approval. See Section 11.
Planning and Zoning Commission means the duly appointed Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of College Station, Texas.
(Ordinance No. 1816 of July 17, 1989)
Plat means a map of a subdivision showing the location and boundaries of individual parcels of land
subdivided into lots, with streets, alleys, easements, etc., usually drawn to scale; also includes a replat
and an amended plat."
(Ordinance No. 2027 of August 26,1993)
Principal Street is a street so designated and indicated in the street regulation section of this Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 3, Section 5.
(Ordinance No. 1816 of July 17, 1989)
Service Line shall mean any line, wire, or cable and appurtenances used to distribute, transmit, or
deliver a utility service from a source of supply, feeder line, or lateral line directly to an end user.
(Ordinance No. 2020 of July 8, 1993)
Shall is always mandatory
Street is a way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a highway, residential street, arterial street,
parkway, boulevard, business street, or industrial street.
Subdivider means any person or persons, firm, or corporation subdividing a tract or parcel of land to
be sold or otherwise handled for his own personal gain or use.
Subdivision means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two (2) or more parts, lots, or
sites, for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale, division of ownership or building
development. This also includes the resubdivision of land or lots which are a part of a previously
recorded subdivision. Divisions of land for agricultural purposes, where no building construction is
involved, in parcels of five (5) acres or more, shall not be included within this definition, unless such
subdivision of five (5) acres or more includes the planning or development of a new street or access
easement. An addition is a subdivision as is defined herein.
Survevor means a licensed state land surveyor or a registered public surveyor, as authorized by the
Texas Land Surveyors Registration Act.
Utilitv Easement means an interest in land granted to the City, to the public generally, and/or to a
private utility company, for installation or maintenance of utilities across, over, or under private land,
together with the right to enter thereon with machines and vehicles as necessary for maintenance of
such utilities.
Zoning Ordinance refers to the duly enacted zoning ordinance of the City of College Station, Texas,
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adopted by reference in Chapter 12, Section 2 of this Code of Ordinances.
Definitions not expressly prescribed herein are to be construed in accordance with customary usage in
municipal planning and engineering practices.
(Ordinance No. 1816 of July 27,1989)
SECTION 4: SPECIAL PROVISIONS
4-A Plat Required
The subdivider of a tract of land located within the limits or in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
City shall prepare and submit for approval a plat of the subdivision in accordance with Section 6 of
this Chapter.
4-B Unapproved Final Plat
No building, repair, plumbing, or electrical permit shall be issued by the City for any structure on a
lot in a subdivision for which a final plat has not been approved and filed for record.
4-C Noncompliance With Standards
No building repair, plumbing or electrical permit shall be issued for any structure on a lot within a
subdivision in which the standards contained herein or referred to herein have not been complied
with in full.
4-D No Citv Maintenance
The City shall not repair, maintain, install or provide any streets or public utilities or services in any
subdivision for which a final plat has not been approved and filed for record, nor in which the
standards contained herein or referred to herein have not been complied with in full.
4-E No Utility Service
The City shall not sell or supply water, gas, electricity, or sewerage within a subdivision for which a
final plat has not been approved and filed for record, nor in which the standards contained herein
have not been complied with in full.
4-F Enforcement
On behalf of the City, the City Attorney shall, when directed by the City Council, institute appropriate
action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this ordinance or the standards
referred to herein with respect to any violation thereof which occurs within the City, within the
extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City, as such jurisdiction is determined under the Municipal
Annexation Act, or within any area subject to all or part of the provisions of this ordinance.
4=G Record of Noncompliance
If any subdivision exists for which a final plat has not been approved or in which the standards
contained herein or referred to herein have not been complied with in full, the City Council shall pass
a resolution reciting the fact of such noncompliance or failure to secure final plat approval, and
reciting the fact that the provisions of paragraphs 4-B. 4-C, 4-D, and 4-E of this section shall apply to
the subdivision and lots therein.
(1) The City secretary shall, when directed by the City Council, cause a certified copy of such
resolution under the corporate seal of the City to be filed in the Deed Records of the County.
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(2) if such compliance and final plat approval are secured after the filing of such resolution, the
City Secretary shall forthwith file an instrument in the Deed Records of the County stating
that Paragraphs 4-13, 4-C, 4-D, and 4-E no longer apply.
4-H Grandfathered
Provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the issuance of
permits for any lot or undivided tract or parcel of land upon which a residence exists and was in
existence prior to the passage of this subdivision ordinance, nor to prohibit the repair, maintenance,
or installation of any street or public utility service for, to, or abutting any lot, the last record
conveyance of which prior to passage of this ordinance was by metes and bounds, and/or any
subdivision, or lot therein, recorded or unrecorded, which subdivision was in existence prior to the
passage of this ordinance."
(Ordinance No. 2027 of August 26,1993)
SECTION 5: VARIANCES
5=A The Council and the Commission may authorize a variance from the regulation when, in their
opinion, undue hardship will result from requiring strict compliance. In granting a variance, the
Council and Commission shall prescribe only conditions that it deems not prejudicial to the public
interest. In making the findings hereinbefore required, the Council and Commission shall take into
account the nature of the proposed use of the land involved, the existing use of land in the vicinity,
the number of persons who will reside or work in the proposed subdivision, the possibility that a
nuisance will be created, and the probable effect of such variance upon traffic conditions and upon
public health, convenience, and welfare of the vicinity. No variance shall be granted unless the
Council and the Commission find:
5-A.1 That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict
application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use
of his land;
5-A.2 That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property
right of the applicant;
5-A.3 That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
- welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering this
chapter; and
5-A.4 That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly
subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
5_13 Such findings of the Commission, together with the specific facts upon which such findings are
based, and such findings of the Council, together with the specific facts upon which such findings are
based, shall be incorporated into the official minutes of the meetings at which such variance is
granted. Variances may be granted only when in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this
chapter so that public health, safety, and welfare may be secured and substantial justice done.
' (Ordinance No. 1816 of July 27, 1989)
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SECTION 6: PROCEDURE AND PLAT REQUIREMENTS
6-A General
6-A.1 The procedure for review and approval of a subdivision plat consists of nine (9) steps. The
subdivider may first request a pre -application meeting. The second step is the preparation
and submission of a preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision with the appropriate
application form. The third step is the consideration of the preliminary plat by the Pre -
Submission Conference staff. The fourth step is the consideration of the preliminary plat by
the Planning & Zoning Commission. The fifth step is the consideration of the preliminary
plat by the City Council. The sixth step is the application submittal for the final plat with
the appropriate application form and construction documents. The seventh step is the
consideration of the final plat by the Pre -Submission Conference staff. The eighth step is the
consideration by the Commission of a final plat together with the required certificates and
data. The ninth step is the consideration and approval by the Council of the final plat. If
favorable action has been taken by the Council, the final plat becomes the instrument to be
recorded in the Office of the County Clerk when all requirements have been met. The
construction documents when duly signed by the City Engineer are authority to proceed with
the construction of streets and utilities. Nothing in the procedure authorizes construction on
private property.
6-A.2 Pre -Application Meetine
Prior to any application submittal, the subdivider shall have familiarized himself with the
subdivision regulations and the Zoning Ordinance, and may request a pre -application
- meeting. A date and time for the meeting will be during business hours at the City Hall,
and held within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the request. The subdivider shall
bring to this meeting a City map with the proposed subdivision marked thereon, and
information relative to the proposed development. He shall be prepared to discuss its
- conformity with the master plan of the City.
6-B Master Development Plan and Master Preliminary Plat
6-B.1 Master Development Plan
6-B-1.1 Applicant shall provide a proposed master development plan, which plan shall
depict the following:
(a) proposed land uses, including but not limited to street rights -of -way;
(b) proposed zoning changes;
(c) proposed drainage development;
(d) proposed public improvements, including but not limited to parks, schools,
and other public facilities.
(e) impacts of proposed plan on all utilities and traffic as described in 6-
C.2.10.
6-13.2 Master Preliminary Plat
6-B.2.1 The subdivider may and is encouraged to submit a master preliminary plat with
impact studies as outlined in 6-C.2.10 of the entire area he proposes to subdivide
over a period of time, and indicate thereon his proposed plan of development by
increments. After approval of this master preliminary plat, the subdivider may
submit fractional final plats in accordance with the master preliminary plat by units
or areas. Each increment or area must be adjacent to a preceding development or
area. A master preliminary plat shall be effective for a period of one (1) year, and
may be extended for an additional period of twelve (12) months, upon written
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request and approval of the Commission. The approval of each increment as a final
plat will extend the approval of the master preliminary plat for twelve (12) months.
6-C Preliminary Plat:
6-C.1 The application date shall be at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the meeting of the
Commission, at which time the preliminary plat is to be considered. The subdivider shall
submit ten (10) paper copies of the Preliminary Plat, and a mylar copy of same, of the
proposed subdivision, drawn to a scale of not less than one hundred feet (100') per inch. The
words "PRELIMINARY PLAT - NOT FOR RECORD" shall appear on the plat in letters
1/2" high. The date the plat was submitted and the dates of any revisions shall legibly
appear on the plat.
(Ordinance No. 1931 of November 20,1991)
6-C.2 The subdivider shall submit with the Preliminary Plat an application for approval on forms
available in the Planning Department. The application shall include but not be limited to the
following:
6-C.2.1
The name and address of the subdivider, record owner, planner, engineer
and surveyor.
6-C.2.2
The name and address of all lenders on the property.
6-C.2.3
The name and address of all easement holders.
6-C.2.4
The proposed name of the subdivision which shall not have the spelling as
or be pronounced similar to the name of any other subdivision located
within Brazos County, Texas.
6-C.2.5
The total area the applicant intends to develop.
6-C.2.6
The number of lots in the subdivision.
6-C.2.7
The approximate area of street right-of-way.
6-C.2.8
The proposed parkland dedication.
6-C.2.9
Identification of potential oversize items.
(Ordinance No. 1816 of July 27, 1989)
6-C.2.10 Traffic, sewer, electric, water and drainage impact studies quantifying the
increased demands that will be placed on the system including areas not
designated for immediate development. These impact studies when
submitted for non-residential properties shall address the impact of the
proposed development as well as the impact of the range or uses allowed
on the property under the existing or proposed zoning district. When
impact studies are submitted for residential property, they shall address the
impact of the proposed density.
(Ordinance No. 1931 of November 20,1991)
6-C.2.11 Traffic, sewer, electric, water and drainage impact studies quantifying the
increased demands that will be placed on the system as a result of the
proposed development, including areas not designated for immediate
development.
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6-C.3 An application fee shall be established by Council resolution from time -to -time. Application
fees are not refundable but shall not be required on subsequent submittals of revised plats.
6-C.4 The plat shall be drawn on sheets 24" x 36". When more than one sheet is necessary to
accommodate the entire area, an index sheet at appropriate scale showing the entire area,
shall be attached. The plat shall be drawn on mylar film.positive accompanied by ten (10)
paper copies.
6-C.5 The plat shall conform to the general requirements and minimum standards of Design and
Improvements as set forth in Articles III and IV, and shall show specifically:
6-C.5.1 The name and address of the subdivider, record owner, planner, engineer,
and surveyor.
6-C.5.2 The proposed name of the subdivision, which shall not have the spelling as
or be pronounced similar to the name of any other subdivision located
within Brazos County, Texas.
6-C.5.3 The name of contiguous subdivisions and names of owners of contiguous
parcels of unsubdivided land, and an indication whether or not contiguous
properties are platted.
- 6-C.5.4 Descriptions by metes and bounds of the subdivision which shall close
within accepted land survey standards.
6-C.5.5 Primary control points or descriptions and ties to such control point, to
which, later, all dimensions, angles, bearings, block numbers, and similar
data shall be referred. The plat shall be located with respect to a comer of
the survey or tract, or an original corner of the original survey of which it
is a part.
6-05.6 Subdivision boundary lines, indicated by heavy lines, and the computed
acreage of the subdivision.
6-C.5.7 Existing features as follows:
(a) The location, dimension, name and description. of all recorded
streets, alleys, reservations, easements, or other public or private
rights -of -way within the subdivision, intersecting or contiguous
with its boundaries or forming such boundaries. In the case of
pipelines carrying flammable gas or fuel, the approximate lo-
cation, size of line, design pressure and product transported
through the line shall be shown.
(b) The location, dimension, description and name of all existing or
recorded lots, parks, public areas, permanent structures and other
sites within or contiguous with the subdivision.
(c) The location, dimensions, description, and flow line of existing
watercourses and drainage structures within the subdivision or
contiguous thereto.
(d) The location of the one hundred (100) year flood according to the
most recent best available data.
6-C.5.8 Date of preparation, scale in feet, and north arrow.
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6-C.5.9 Topographic information, including contours at two foot (T) intervals, flow
line elevation of streams, and wooded areas.
6-C.5.10
The location, approximate dimensions, description and name of all pro-
posed streets, alleys, drainage structures, parks, or other public areas,
reservations, easements, or other rights -of -way, blocks, lots, and other sites
within the subdivision. Proposed channel cross sections, if any. Existing
and/or proposed well site locations.
6-C.5.11
A number or letter to identify each lot or site and each block.
6-C.5.12
Location of current city limits line, and current zoning district boundary.
(Ordinance No. 1816 ofAdy 27, 1989)
6-C.5.13
Vicinity map at a scale of not less than five hundred feet (500') per inch,
which shall show existing subdivisions, streets, easements, right-of-way,
parks, and public facilities in the vicinity, and the general drainage plan
and ultimate destination of water for a distance of one quarter (1/4) mile,
and possible storm sewer, water, gas, electric, and sanitary sewer
connections by arrows.
6-C.5.14
Show number of residential lots.
6-C.6 If a change in zoning is contemplated or necessary, the subdivider shall submit a formal
request of zoning change as required under the zoning ordinance.
6-C.7 Processing the Preliminary Plat
6-C.7.1 When the preliminary plat is received with subdivider's application for
approval and the filing fee, all copies received shall be dated, stamped, and
signed, and one (1) copy returned to the subdivider and immediately
distributed to other City departments concerned for their review prior to
the Pre -Submission Conference. A Pre -Submission Conference to be held
within ten (10) calendar days of the application deadline date will be
scheduled and the applicant and all concerned staff notified of such
conference.
6-C.7.2 A copy of the preliminary plat will be forwarded to the Commission with
Pre -Submission Conference comments.
6-C.7.3 The applicant will be advised of the date set for Commission consideration
6-C.7.4 Within thirty (30) days after the preliminary plat is formally filed with the
City, the Commission shall approve or disapprove or conditionally approve
the plat with modifications. Upon approval or conditional approval by the
Commission, the plat minutes or reports, and findings of the Commission
shall be forwarded to the Council for approval or disapproval.
6-C.7.5 The City Council, within thirty (30) days after the Commission's action,
shall consider the plat and shall approve or disapprove such plat or
conditionally approve such plat with modifications. Following formal
action by the Council, the City will transmit to the subdivider one (1) copy
of the plat marked "APPROVED" or "CONDITIONALLY APPROVED"
with the conditions stated on the plat. Approval or conditional approval
will be the authority to proceed with the preparation of the final plat but
does not constitute acceptance of the final plat.
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- 6-C.7.6 Approval or conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall be effective for
one (1) year from the date of such notice, unless reviewed by the
Commission in the light of new or significant information which would
necessitate a revision, in which case the Commission shall so inform the
- subdivider in writing.
6-C.7.7 If a final plat is not submitted within one (1) year of the effective date of
approval, the Commission may, upon written application of the subdivider,
extend the approval for an additional six (6) months.
6-D General
6-D.1 The final plat shall conform to the preliminary plat as approved by the Commission and the
Council; and if desired by the subdivider, it may be a portion of a master preliminary plat as
authorized in 6-13.2 above; provided it incorporates all changes, modifications, corrections,
and conditions imposed by the Commission and the Council; and provided further, that it
conforms to all requirements of these regulations.
(Ordinance No. 1931 of November 20,1991)
6-D.2 Filing Fees
There shall be an application fee as established by Council resolution from time to time for
the filing of the final plat.
Time of Filing
_ Ten (10) copies of the final plat, together with a film positive thereof, two (2) sets of
construction plans and documents, tax payment certificates, and a formal application shall be
filed with the City, with the application fee, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting of
the Commission at which it is to be considered. The final plat will not be considered unless
a preliminary plat has been filed and approved, except in the case of dedication of land for a
street, park, school site, or drainage easements.
(Ordinance No. 2037 of October 28, 1993)
6-D.4 Form and Content
6-D.4.1 The final plat shall be drawn on sheets twenty-four inches (24") by thirty-
six inches (36"), on a scale of one hundred feet (100) to one inch (1").
Where more than one (1) sheet is required, an index sheet showing the
entire subdivision, and drawn to a scale of not less than five hundred feet
(500') per inch shall be attached. The construction plans shall be drawn on
twenty-four inch (24") by thirty-six inch (36") sheets.
6-D.4.2 In addition to the various requirements of the preliminary plat, the final
plat shall also include the following, based on field survey and marked by
monuments and markers:
6-D.4.2.1 The exact location, dimensions, name, and legal
description of all existing or recorded streets, alleys,
reservations, easements, or other rights -of -way within the
subdivision, intersecting or contiguous with the boundary
or forming such a boundary with accurate dimensions,
bearings or deflection angles and radii, area, center
angle, degree of curvature, tangent distance, and length
of all curves, where applicable.
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6-D.4.2.2 The exact location, dimensions, description, and name of
all proposed streets, alleys, drainage structures, parks,
and other public areas, reservations, easements, or other
rights -of -way, blocks, lots, and other sites within the
subdivision, with accurate dimensions, bearings, or
deflection angles and radii, areas, center angle, degree of
curvature, tangent distance, and length of curves, where
applicable.
6-D.4.2.3 Lot comer markers and survey monuments shall be
shown clearly by symbol, and clearly tied to basic survey
datum.
6-D.4.2.4 The following certificates shall appear on the face of the
plat: (See samples in Appendix A attached.)
Certificate of Ownership and Dedication;
Certificate of Surveyor and/or Engineer;
Certificate of City Engineer;
Approval of Commission;
Approval of City Council; and
Certificate of the County Clerk.
6-D.4.3 When filed, the plat shall be accompanied by the construction documents
as prescribed below, in duplicate, and bearing the seal and signature of a
registered professional engineer. All shall be in accordance with city engi-
neering standards.
6-D.4.3.1 Street, alley, and sidewalk plans, profiles, and sections,
with specifications and detail cost estimates.
6-D.4.3.2 Sanitary sewer plat with two foot (T) contours, plan and
profile lines, showing depth and grades, with cost
estimates.
6-D.4.3.3 Water line plat showing fire hydrants, valves, etc., with
specifications and a detailed cost estimate. This may be
combined with 6-D.4.32.
6-D.4.3.4 Storm drainage system plat with two foot (2') contours,
street lines, inlets, storm sewer and drainage channels
with profiles and sections, and showing drainage and
runoff areas, and runoff based on five (5), ten (10), and
twenty-five (25) year rain intensity. Detail drainage
structure design and channel lining design if used, with
specifications and detail cost estimate.
6-D.4.3.5 Street lighting plan showing location of lights, design,
and with specifications and detail cost estimate.
6-D.4.4 When filed, the final plat shall also be accompanied by certificates from all
taxing agencies showing payment of all ad valorem taxes on the land
within the subdivision.
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6-D.5 Processing the Final Plat
6-D.5.1 When the final plat, together with the accompanying data, filing fee, and
the application for approval is received by the City Secretary, it will be
handled in the same manner and under the same time schedule as
prescribed above for a preliminary plat.
6-D.5.2 Within thirty (30) days after the final plat is formally filed, the
Commission shall recommend to the Council approval, disapproval, or
conditional approval of such plat. The City Planner shall forward the plat
and the minutes or report of findings of the Commission to the City
Council.
(Ordinance No. 1816 of July 27, 1989)
6-D.5.2.1 The City Council, within thirty (30) days after the
Commission's action, shall consider the plat and shall
approve or disapprove such plat or conditionally approve
such plat with modifications. Following formal approval
by the Council, the Mayor shall be authorized to sign the
plat after any required modification is made. Should the
plat be disapproved, the subdivider shall be notified in
writing of the disapproval and the reasons therefore as
stated in the minutes of the Council.
(Ordinance No. 1931 of November 20, 1991)
6-D.5.3 After conditional approval of a plat, the subdivider shall notify the City
Engineer within ten (10) days as to the construction procedure he proposes
to follow. He shall follow one (1) of the following procedures:
6-D.5.3.1 The subdivider may proceed with construction of streets,
alleys, sidewalks, and utilities that he is required to
install, in which case the City will inspect the work as it
progresses, and upon completion and final acceptance,
and upon written request of the subdivider, the final plat
will be approved and filed for record with the County
Clerk. The subdivider shall pay the record filing fee.
6-D.5.3.2 The subdivider may elect to file a "guarantee of
performance" as provided in Section 7, in which case the
guarantee of performance shall be filed with the City
Secretary, together with a request that the plat be filed for
record. In this case, the final plat will be approved and
filed with the County Clerk. The subdivider shall pay the
record filing fee. The City will inspect the construction
work as it progresses and will make the final inspection
to assure compliance with City requirements.
6-D.5.4 Upon completion of construction, the subdivider shall deliver to the City a
one (1) year guarantee of workmanship and materials as provided in Sec-
tion 7.
(Ordinance No. 1816 of July 27, 1989)
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SECTION 7: GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE
7=A If the subdivider elects to construct the required improvements prior to recording of the plat, after
such plat has been approved, all such construction shall be inspected while in progress, by the City
Engineering department, and must be approved upon completion by the City Engineer. A certificate
by the City Engineer that the construction conforms to the plans and specifications and the standards
contained in or referred to herein must be presented to the commission prior to approval of the final
plat.
7=B If the subdivider decides or elects to file security in lieu of completing construction prior to final plat
approval, he may utilize one (1) of the following methods of posting security. If the subdivider elects
to file security, the plat shall not be approved unless the subdivider has done one (1) of the following:
7-B.1 Performance Bond
- Has filed with the commission a bond executed by a surety company holding a license to do
business in the State of Texas, and acceptable to the City of College Station on a form
approved by the City, in an amount of the improvements as estimated by the City Engineer.
The performance bond shall be approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney; or
7-B.2 Trust Agreement
Has placed on deposit in a bank or trust company in the name of the City, and approved by
the City, in a trust account, a sum of money equal to the estimated cost of all improvements
required by this chapter, the cost and the time of completion as estimated by the City
Engineer; selection of the trustee shall be subject to approval by the city and the trust
agreement shall be executed on the form provided by the city and approved as to form and
legality by the City Attorney. Periodic withdrawals may be made from the trust account for a
progress payment of installation costs. The amount of withdrawals shall be based upon
progress work estimates approved by the City Engineer. All such withdrawals shall be
approved by the trustee; or
7-B.3 Unconditional Guarantee from Local Bank or Local Savings & Loan Association or Other
Financial Institution as ADDroved by the Citv of College Station
Has filed with the commission a letter, in a form approved by the city, signed by a principal
officer of a local bank, local savings and loan association, or other financial institution,
acceptable to the city, agreeing to pay to the City of College Station, on demand, a stipulated
sum of money to apply to the estimated cost of installation of all improvements for which the
subdivider is responsible under this chapter. The guaranteed payment sum shall be the
estimated costs and scheduling as prepared by the subdivider's engineer and approved by the
City Engineer. The letter shall state the name of the subdivision and shall list the
improvements which the subdivider is required to provide.
7_C If one (1) of the three (3) types of security is filed by the subdivider under paragraph 7-B of this
section, the City Engineer shall inspect the construction of improvements while in progress, and,
shall inspect such improvements upon completion of construction. After final inspection, he shall
notify the subdivider and the City Attorney in writing as to its acceptance or rejection. He shall reject
such construction only if it fails to comply with the standards and specifications contained or referred
to herein. If he rejects such construction, the City Attorney shall, on direction of the City Council,
proceed to enforce the guarantees provided in this chapter.
7=D When good cause exists, the City Engineer may extend the period of time for completion under
paragraph 7-B of this section. Such extension of time shall be reported to the Commission and
recorded in the minutes. No such extension shall be granted unless security, as provided in said
paragraph 7-B, has been provided by the subdivider covering the extended period of time.
7_E Neither the subdivider nor the contractor nor the subcontractor shall make a connection to or tap into
the city water distribution system, electric system, or sanitary sewer system. The subdivider shall
furnish all necessary materials to make the final tap or connection.
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7_F The subdivider shall require his construction contractors, with whom he contracts for furnishing
materials and for installation of the improvements required under this chapter, and shall himself be
required to furnish to the city a written guarantee that all workmanship and materials shall be free of
defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the City Engineer.
SECTION 8: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM
STANDARDS OF DESIGN
8-A Communitv Assets
In all subdivisions, due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as trees, watercourses,
historical spots, and similar community assets, which, when preserved, will add attractiveness and
value to the property.
8-13 Suitabilitv of Lands
The Commission shall not approve the subdivision of land if, from adequate investigations conducted
by all public agencies concerned, it has been determined that in the best interest of the public, the site
is not suitable for platting and development purposes of the kind proposed. Land subject to flooding
and land deemed to be topographically unsuitable shall not be platted for residential occupancy, nor
for such other uses as may increase danger to health, life, or property, or aggravate erosion or flood
hazard. Such land within the plat shall be set aside for such uses as shall not be endangered by
periodic or occasional inundation or shall not produce unsatisfactory living conditions.
8=C Large Tracts or Parcels
When land is subdivided into larger parcels rather than ordinary building lots, such parcels shall be
arranged so as to allow for the opening of future streets and logical further subdivisions. If the
comprehensive plan of the City requires principal streets to cross the subdivision, the right-of-way
shall be dedicated to the public.
8-D Zoning and Other Regulations
No plat of land within the force and effect of an existing zoning ordinance shall be approved unless it
conforms to such zoning or other pertinent regulations.
8-E Reserved Strips Prohibited
There shall be no reserved strips controlling access to land dedicated or intended to be dedicated to
the public.
8-F Standards
All construction on streets, alleys, or easements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
City Engineering standards and specifications, and in particular regard for the street regulation
section.
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8-G Streets
8-G. l Street Lavout
Adequate streets shall be provided by the subdivider such that the arrangement, character, extent,
width, and grade of each shall conform to the comprehensive plan of the city and shall be considered
in their relation to existing and planned streets, to the topographical conditions, to the public safety
and convenience, and to their appropriate relationship to the proposed use of the land to be served by
such streets.
8-G.2 Relation to Adjoining Street Systems
Where necessary to the neighborhood pattern, existing streets in adjacent or adjoining areas shall be
continued, in alignment therewith. Where adjoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement of
streets in the subdivision shall make provision for the proper projection of streets into such areas.
8-G.3 Street Jogs
Whenever possible, street jogs with center -line offsets of less than one hundred twenty-five feet (125')
shall be avoided.
8-G.4 Half Streets
No half streets shall be platted.
8-G.5 Dead-end Streets
Dead-end streets shall be prohibited except short stubs to permit extension. Temporary turnarounds
may be required.
8-G.6 Cul-de-Sacs
Cul-de-sacs shall not exceed six hundred feet (600') in length to radius point, and shall terminate in a
turnaround not less than one hundred feet (100') in diameter, with a pavement diameter of eighty feet
(80').
8-G.7 Street Intersections
Acute angles between streets at their intersections are to be avoided.
8-G.8 Principal Streets on Master Plan
Where subdivision embraces a principal street as shown on the master plan of the city, such street
shall be platted to maintain continuity in the approximate location as shown, and of the type
indicated. In certain cases the city may have constructed a street through the area to be subdivided, in
which case the subdivider shall develop the necessary street intersections at his expense, in
accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The Planning Commission may require that, where
practical, residential lots adjacent to arterial streets or parkways be platted or restricted so as to
prevent driveways opening into such streets.
8-G.9 Minor Streets
Minor streets shall be laid out to discourage their use of through traffic-
8-G. 10 Geometric Standards
Refer to street regulation section for other requirements.
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Residential
Collector
Arterial
Pazkwav
Commercial
Right-of-way
Width 50 feet 60 feet
70 feet
80 feet
70 feet
NOTE: The above right-of-way widths are based on the subdividers providing utility easements
back of lots facing on such streets; if such easements are
not provided, the City Engineer will
prescribe the right-of-way widths.
Pavement Width
between Curbs 27 feet
38 feet
46 feet
56 feet
46 feet
Traffic Lanes 1
2
4
4
2
Parking Lanes 1
2
none
none
2
Median none
none
2 feet
12 feet
2 feet
Min. Grade 4%
.4%
.4%
.4%
.4%
Max. Grade 6.0%
4.0%
4.0%
4.0%
4.0%
Minimum Radius
Center -line 200 feet
400 feet
600 feet
800 feet
500 feet
Minimum Tangent
b/t Curves 50 feet
75 feet
100 feet
100 feet
100 feet
Sidewalks
(See Section 8-M for requirements)
8-G.11 Street Names
New streets shall not only be named so as to provide continuity of existing streets, but shall be
named to prevent conflict with identical or similar names in other parts of the City. New streets
shall not be named after any living person.
8=H Alleys
8-H.1 Alleys may be required at the rear of all lots intended to be used for business purposes and may
be provided in residential areas.
8-H.2 Alleys shall generally be parallel to the street, shall be not less than twenty feet (20') wide and
_ shall be paved under City Engineering standards. The right-of-way for alleys shall be dedicated
to the public.
8-H.3 Where two (2) alleys intersect, or where an alley turns, additional width may be required to allow
turning of vehicles or guying of utility poles.
— 8-HA Dead-end alleys shall not be permitted, except where the alley is one hundred feet (100') or less
in length.
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8-H.5 In all alleys, overhead easements of at least four feet (4) in width shall be provided on each side
- of the alley right-of-way over which the aerial electric and communication lines must hang. This
easement is not required when the electric and communication lines are placed underground.
8-I Easements
84.1 Drainage Easements
Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, natural channel or stream,
there may be required a drainage easement or right-of-way conforming substantially to the limits
of such watercourse, plus additional width to accommodate future needs as determined by the
City Engineer. No construction, including fences, shall impede, constrict, or block the flow of
water in any easement or natural watercourse. Such easement shall not be considered a part of
the lot area for purposes of minimum lot size requirements of the zoning ordinance. Drainage
easements may be used for utilities.
8-I.2 Utility Easements
84 2.1 Each block that does not contain an alley as provided in 8-H above, shall have a utility easement
at the rear of all lots, reserved for the use of all utility lines, conduit, and equipment. These
utility easements shall be twenty feet (20') in width, taken ten feet (10') from each lot where the
rear of the lots abut each other, and shall be continuous for the entire length of a block. These
easements shall be parallel as closely as possible to the street line frontage of the block.
88-I2.2 Normal curb section shall be required where utility easements intersect streets.
8-18-12.3 Where utility easements are not themselves straight within each block, or if the same do not
connect on a straight course with utility easements of adjoining blocks, then an additional
easement shall be provided for the placement of guy wires on lot division lines in order to support
poles set on curving or deviating rights -of -way or easements.
88-I2.4 Utility easements may be required across parts of lots other than as described above upon
recommendation of the City Engineer. Where the proposed subdivision adjoins an unplatted
area, the full twenty foot (20') width of easement may be required along the rear of lots adjoining
- the unplatted area.
- 88-I2.5 Utility easements may be fenced if unlocked gates are provided to allow free movement of
excavating machines, maintenance equipment, and personnel throughout the full length of the
easement.
88-I 2.6 Overhead easements required same as for alleys, see 8-H.5.
84 Blocks
841 Blocks generally shall be platted to provide two (2) tiers of lots with a utility easement or alley
between them, with proper regard for drainage channels, wooded areas and other topographical
features lending themselves to attractive treatment.
842 Block length shall not exceed one thousand two hundred feet (1,200') in single-family residential
areas and shall not exceed eight hundred feet (800) in other areas. In blocks over eight hundred
feet (800') in length, there may be required, near the center of the block, an access way as
hereafter defined. An access way may be required at the end of a cul-de-sac to facilitate
pedestrian traffic movement.
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8-K Lots
8-K.1 Side lot lines which make acute angles with front lines shall be avoided where practical. In
general, an arrangement placing adjacent lots at right angles to each other shall be avoided.
8-K.2 Lot size and setback lines shall be in accordance with zoning requirements. Lots abutting on
access ways shall be treated as corner lots.
8-L Access Wav
Access ways, where required, shall have a ten foot (10') right -of --way, dedicated to the public. A four foot
(4') sidewalk shall be constructed in the center of the right-of-way conforming to the City Engineering
standards.
8-M Sidewalks
8-M.1 Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of all streets having a right-of-way width equal to or
greater than sixty (60'). A sidewalk shall be required on one (1) side of all streets with a fifty foot
(50') right-of-way with the exception of cul-de-sac streets. A sidewalk may be required on cul-
de-sac streets if needed to provide through pedestrian access. Sidewalks shall be placed within
- the right-of-way as determined by the City Engineer and when so specified.
8-M.2 The subdivider shall construct all sidewalks according to one of the following placement
alternatives:
(a) sidewalks shall be placed against the back of curb and have a minimum paved width of six
feet (6');
M
(b) sidewalks shall be placed such that a minimum six foot (6') buffer/green space is maintained
between the back of curb and the inside edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalk paved width shall be
a minimum of four feet (4') for this location;
(c) the subdivider shall assure that these minimums are sufficient to
meet the anticipated pedestrian demand in the area.
8-M.3 Given that a combination or variation from the two placement methods as described in Section 8-
M.2 is necessary or desired or that an obstruction is located within the paved area, the following
criteria must be satisfied.
(a) All radii in the transition section must be a minimum of ten feet (10').
(b) All transition sections must be approved by the City Engineer.
8-M.4 In order to provide safe and adequate access on City sidewalks, all sidewalks shall meet
minimum clear width requirements around all obstructions, natural or manmade, as described
herein. Clear width shall mean the distance as measured from the outside edge of the obstruction
to the outside edge of the sidewalk or from the inside edge of the obstruction to the inside edge of
the sidewalk. If the clear width is to be obtained between the inside edge of the sidewalk and the
obstruction, given that the sidewalk is placed against the back of curb, the clear width shall be a
minimum of six feet (6). In all other cases, the minimum clear width shall be four feet (4').
8-M.5 All sidewalks must be constructed concurrentiv with the thoroughfare or, if the thoroughfare is
already constructed, prior to acceptance of any improvements.
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8-M.6 Exceptions to or partial waiver of the requirements of 8-M. 1. may be granted by the City Council
upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and when it has been determined
that satisfactory alternative pedestrian ways or pedestrian/bikeways have been or will be provided
outside the normal right-of-way; or that unique circumstances or unusual topographic, vegetative,
or other natural conditions prevail to the extent that strict adherence to said requirements would
be unreasonable and not consistent with the purposes and goals of this chapter or the
comprehensive development plan.
8-N Bikeways
8-N.1 General
Bikeways will be required in accordance with the Bikeway Master Plan. Bikeway facilities are
planned and located to integrate with the existing City street and park system. The facilities are
strategically located so as to minimize their numbers and to provide bikeways to certain areas or
_ neighborhoods within the City.
8-N.2 Types of Bikeways
-- There are three (3) types of bikeway facilities that shall be utilized. These are as follows:
(1) Bike Path, a facility completely separated from auto traffic and within an
independent right-of-way or within the right-of-way of another facility;
(2) Bike Lane, a facility where part of the roadway or shoulder is striped, signed, and
marked for exclusive or preferential bicycle use and where vehicle parking is not
permitted; and,
(3) Bike Route, a facility designated by signing to help make motorists aware of the
presence of bicycles which share the right-of-way with motor vehicles.
8-N.3 Bikewav Location Criteria
Bikeways shall be located to integrate with the existing City street and park system. Important
criteria used in determining bikeway facility types and locations are:
-- (1) Safety. Existing street width.
-- (2) Existing and potential demand for use.
(3) Continuity and directness.
(4) Spacing. Relationship to other bikeway facilities.
(5) Location of schools and other public facilities frequented by bicycle riders.
(6) Location of linear parks and greenbelts.
8-N.4 Geometric Design Criteria
All facilities shall be designed to meet or exceed standards set forth in the "Guide for
Development of Bicycle Facilities" published by the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Signing and pavement markings for such facilities shall be
in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Geometric
design criteria for each type of bikeway facility are as follows:
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(1) Bike Routes
The placement of bike route signing identifies bicycle compatible streets that will serve as
bike routes. Bike route identification and directional signs shall be located and installed as
indicated on the Bikeway Master Plan.
Bike Routes provide an important function in that they provide for continuity in the overall
bikeway system. Typically most bike routes will occur on local and collector streets as they
are often most compatible for bicycle use without additional pavement. A minimum of 12.5
feet outer lane for collectors and a minimum of 13.5 feet outer lane for arterials measured
from the outer lane line to the top of the gutter shall be required for bike routes. A typical
_ bicycle compatible street is shown in Figure 1.
Bike route signing should not end at a barrier. Information directing the bicyclist around the
barrier should be provided.
The roadway width, along with factors such as the volume, speed, and type of traffic;
parking conditions; grade; and sight distance should be considered when determining the
feasibility of a bike route. Roadway improvements, such as safe drainage grates, railroad
crossings, smooth pavements, maintenance schedules, and signals responsive to bicycles,
should always be considered before a roadway is identified as a bike route.
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ii) Bike Lanes
The bike lane is located within the vehicular roadway in the outside lane and is intended for
the exclusive use of bicycles. Bike lanes in the City of College Station must be developed as
one-way facilities and carry traffic in the same direction as adjacent motor vehicle traffic.
Two-way bike lanes are not permitted because:
(1) They require unconventional turns at intersections.
(2) They are conducive for bicyclists having to go the "wrong way" and to weave across
traffic to bike in the proper lane.
(3) They require that bicyclists travel in a direction opposite the adjacent auto lane.
Typical bike lane design and layout is illustrated in Figure 2. A one-way bike lane against
the curb requires a minimum of 5 feet measured from the edge of pavement, not including
the gutter. The bike lane shall be delineated by a continuous painted stripe. The diamond
preferential lane symbol (as designated in MUTCD) shall be located immediately after each
intersection to inform motorists turning of the restricted nature of the lane.
At intersections, bicyclists proceeding straight and motorists turtling right must cross paths.
Striping and signing configurations which encourage these crossings in advance of the
intersection, in a merging fashion, shall be preferred to those that force the crossing in the
immediate vicinity of the intersection. Typical treatment of bike lanes at intersections is
illustrated in Figures 3 and 4.
Adequate pavement surface, bicycles safe grate inlets, safe railroad crossings, and traffic
signals responsive to the bicyclist shall be provided on roadways where bike lanes are
designated. Raised pavement markings and raised barriers can cause steering difficulties for
bicyclists and should not be used to delineate bike lanes.
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(iii) Bike Paths
Bike paths are facilities used exclusively for bike traffic with minimal cross flow by motor
vehicles. They should be located primarily in greenbelt areas or park -type areas. If a bike path is
to be located in the right-of-way of an adjacent roadway there should be a minimum of five feet
(5) separating the bike path from the roadway.
The paved width and the operating width required for a bicycle path are primary design
considerations. Figure 5 depicts a bicycle path on a separated right-of-way. Under most
conditions, a recommended all -paved width for a two -directional bicycle path is ten feet (10'). In
some instances, however, a minimum of eight feet (8') can be adequate. This minimum should
be used only where the following conditions prevail: (1) bicycle traffic is expected to be low,
even on peak days or during peak hours (2) pedestrian use of the facility is not expected to be
more than occasional, (3) there will be good horizontal and vertical alignment providing safe and
frequent passing opportunities, (4) the path will not be subjected to maintenance vehicle loading
conditions that would cause pavement edge damage. Under certain conditions it may be
necessary or desirable to increase the width of a bicycle path to twelve feet (12'); for example,
because of substantial bicycle volume, probable shared use with joggers and other pedestrians,
use by large maintenance vehicles, steep grades and where bicyclists will be likely to ride two
abreast.
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The minimum width of a one -directional bicycle path is five feet (5'). It should be recognized,
however, that one-way bicycle paths often will be used as two-way facilities unless effective
measures are taken to assure one-way operation. Without such enforcement, it should be
assumed that bicycle paths will be used as two-way facilities and designed accordingly.
A minimum of two -foot width graded area should be maintained adjacent to both sides of the
pavement; however, three feet (3') or more is desirable to provide clearance from trees, poles,
walls, fences, guard rails, or other lateral obstructions. A wider graded area on either side of the
bicycle path can serve as a separate jogging path.
The vertical clearance to obstructions should be a minimum of eight feet (8'). However, vertical
clearance may need to be greater to permit passage of maintenance vehicles and, in under
crossings and tunnels, a clearance of ten feet (10') is desirable.
8-0 Water Supply
8-0.1 All subdivisions shall be provided with water supply and distribution systems for fire protection
and domestic use. The design of which shall be approved and enforced by the City Engineer in
accordance with applicable city, state and federal statutes, codes, City of College Station
construction specifications and acceptable engineering practice.
8-0.2 Public fire hydrants of City of College Station standard design shall be installed as a part of the
water distribution system in accordance with applicable city codes.
8-P Sanitary Sewers
8-P.1 All subdivisions shall be provided with an approved sanitary sewerage system, meeting the
standards of the City Engineering department. Curved sewers of not less than one hundred foot
(100') radius are accepted, manholes of not over five hundred foot (500) spacing.
8-P.2 If the sewerage system includes treatment facilities, the plan must be approved by the Texas State
Department of Health, and subdivider must have a permit for the discharge of effluent from the
Texas Water Quality Board, before the approval by the commission.
8-0 Drainage
Drainage shall be provided to handle runoff as calculated, street inlets for a five (5) year rain, storm
sewers for a five (5) year rain, and bridges for a twenty-five (25) year rain, all as approved by the City
Engineer. Water shall not be carried on the street for a distance greater than a five (5) year rain will
overflow the curb. Drainage shall be handled in natural stream channels insofar as practical. No
construction shall impede, constrict. or block the flow of water in any natural or improved watercourse.
8-R Utiliry Lines
All utility lines that pass under streets or alleys shall be installed before the street or alley is paved, with
embedment, backfill, and depths as approved by the City Engineer, or the crossing shall be bored.
8-S Gas or Oil Lines
High pressure flammable gas or fuel lines are defined as those which are operated or may be expected in
-- the future to operate at a pressure of over sixty (60) pounds per square inch. High pressure flammable
gas or fuel lines, installed on public property, shall be buried with a minimum cover of thirty inches
(30" ), and shall be marked by an all-weather typed sign. installed at each crossing and at intervals of not
more that three hundred feet (300'). The signs shall be installed by the utility company, state that the line
- is high pressure, and shall name the product or products transported therein.
(Ordinance No. 1971 of August 27, 1992)
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8-T Street Lights
8-T.1 Basic Policy
It shall be the policy of the City of College Station that adequate street lighting for the protection of the
public and property be installed in all new subdivisions. Installation procedures and acceptable standards
for street lights shall be governed by the utility standards of the Public Utilities Department in effect at
the time of subdivision construction or addition thereto.
8-T.2 General Standards
(1) The actual number of street lights to be required, as well as the type and size of luminaire,
and the installation, location and size of street light services, shall be determined by the
Electrical Engineer for the City's Public Utilities Department. Pole type for mounting of
street lights shall be selected by the Developer, subject to the approved street light pole
standards of the Public Utilities Department.
(2) Street lights shall normally be required at all street intersections and access ways, in cul-de-
sacs, and at generally three hundred feet (300) intervals or less on tangent streets.
(3) The developer shall furnish satisfactory easements for the installation of services to street
lights, with said easements to normally be five feet (5') in width.
(4) The installation of subdivision lighting shall be performed by either of the following:
(a) By City, subject to cost reimbursement as provided in Section 9-G herein.
(b) By the developer or his authorized construction representative, subject to
compliance with the utility street light installation standards of the Public Utilities
Department.
(Ordinance No. 1985 of November 12, 1992)
8-U Electric Service Installation
8-U.1. All electric utility service shall be installed underground in residential, multi -family
residential, commercial and industrial subdivisions. All lateral electric lines and service
lines supplying electric utility service shall be placed underground.
8-U.2. Overhead feeder lines may be placed within the above -listed subdivisions in the following
locations:
8.U.2.a. Along the perimeter of the platted subdivision.
8.U.2.b. Adjacent to or within the right-of-way of thoroughfares identified on the
current thoroughfare plan of the City of College Station and approved for
the location of overhead utilities.
8.U.2.c. Within alleys or dedicated easements identified for the location of aerial
utility service on the approved subdivision plat.
8-U.3. The Subdivider shall dedicate easements upon forms approved by City for the installation of
utilities, including electric. All liens and other ownership interests shall be subordinated to
the easement use.
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8-U.4. Where the electric service is placed underground, all street lighting and site lighting
equipment shall be placed underground except for the poles on which the lights are to be
affixed.
" 8-U.5. The Subdivider shall be responsible for furnishing and installing, and the expenses related
thereto, of conduit for the installation of all on -site underground development feeder, lateral
and service lines utilized to provide electric utility service to the subdivision. The
specifications for the conduit shall be approved by the Electrical Department prior to
installation.
8-U.6. Where electric service is placed underground, all auxiliary equipment for such service,
including but not limited to transformers, junction enclosures and switching devices, shall be
pad -mounted on grade or shall be placed underground.
8-U.7. Temporary utility service may be provided via overhead line extension.
(Ordinance No. 2020 of July 8,1993)
8-V Monuments and Corner Markers
8-V.1 All block comers, angle points and points of curves, and all comers of boundary lines of
subdivisions shall be marked with a one-half inch (1/2") steel rod, two feet (T) in length, set in
the center of a concrete monument six inches (6") in diameter and thirty inches (30") deep, with
the top flush with the finished ground surface.
8-V.2 Where, due to topographic conditions, permanent structures or other conditions, the view is
obstructed between any two (2) adjacent monuments, intermediate monuments shall be set as to
assure a clear view between adjacent monuments.
8-V.3 Comer markers, consisting of a one-half inch (1/2") steel rod or three -fourths inch (3/4") pipe,
two feet (2') in length, shall be driven flush with the ground surface to mark the comers of all
lots.
(Ordinance No. 1971 of August 27, 1992)
SECTION 9: RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT FOR INSTALLATION COSTS
9-A General
The subdivider shall pay all costs of materials and installation of streets, alleys, sidewalks, drainage,
and utilities, except as follows:
9-13 Streets
Subject to statutory restrictions and approval of the City Council, the City may enter into a
development agreement agreeing to participate in the cost of thoroughfares where the width required
by the City is in excess of those requirements specified in Section 8-G.10. and agreeing to participate
in the extra cost according to the following guidelines:
9-B.1 The proposed thoroughfare and right-of-way, necessary for it must be located inside the city
limits of the City of College Station at the time the construction of the streets is to begin.
9-B.2 The plans and specifications for the construction of the proposed thoroughfare must have
- been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer of the City of College Station.
9-13.3 The street must meet the criteria described in the City's "Future Land Use Plan", as follows:
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9-B.3. I A Principal arterial located and designed to provide a direct traffic route over fairly
-- long distances within the metropolitan area. It is intended that traffic volumes be
relatively high, but speeds are high enough only to ensure smooth flow. Access
controls are provided only at major traffic junctures with traffic controls located at
most intersections. Frontage is either limited or controlled by use of service road.
Texas Avenue and University Drive are examples of principal arterials.
9-B.3.2 A minor arterial located and designed to serve the high volume traffic needs of the
local area. These routes are continuous through the community, and should connect
with similar thoroughfares in adjacent cities. Access is controlled through
placement of entering streets, driveway prohibitions, medians, left -tam lanes, and
signalization. Holleman Drive and Southwest Parkway are examples of minor
arterials.
9-B.4 A preliminary request for oversize participation, based upon an engineer's estimate for the
project. must be presented to the City Council prior to the beginning of construction. Upon
approval of a preliminary request, funds will be encumbered through a purchase order, with
the total not to exceed the City's share plus a ten percent (10%) contingency for participation
in the approved project. Council approval and -participation shall be contingent and subject
to commencement within one (1) year of Council approval and completion of the
thoroughfare by the date so designated by the Council. If construction of an approved project
is not either begun within one (1) year of Council approval, or completed by the date desig-
nated by the Council, then Council approval shall be automatically revoked, the funds will be
returned to the oversize street fund and will be available for the next request. After the street
has been completed and accepted by the City Engineer, payment may be requested. Payment
will be contingent upon the City's receipt of a deed for the land and improvements, an
updated title report. and lien subordination from all lenders. The cost of the City's
participation shall not increase more than ten percent (10%) over the amount calculated
using the engineer's estimate.
9-BS The City's participation shall be limited to a percentage of construction costs and the actual
value of the undeveloped land in excess of that required for the thor-oughfare as established
by an appraisal prepared by a MAI appraiser approved by the City Right -of -Way Agent,
which appraisal is acceptable to the City Right -of -Way Agent. The cost of the appraisal
shall be bome by the subdivider.
9-13.6 At the time of the preliminary request, the City Council reserves the right to evaluate the
overall economic benefit of the thoroughfare to the City. The City Council may elect not to
participate or it may elect to limit participation.
_ 9-13.7 The City's participation will be limited to a maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the
engineer's estimate unless the Council agrees otherwise and the project is placed out to
public bid.
9-C Water Suuuly
Subject to the statutory requirements and the approval of the City Council, the City may enter into a
development agreement agreeing to participate in the cost of water pipelines according to the
following guidelines:
9-C. I A determination must be made by the City Engineer that the additional capacity is necessary
for -serving areas beyond the limits of the area established by the subdivider's master
development plan. But however, in no event will the City participate in the cost of a wa-
terline of a diameter of eight inches (8") or less.
9-C.2 The proposed waterline must be located inside the city limits of the City of College Station at
the time the construction of the waterline begins.
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9-C.3 The plans and specifications for the construction of the waterline must have been reviewed
and approved by the City Engineer of the City of College Station.
9-C.4 The waterline must be new.
9-C.5 A preliminary request for oversize participation based upon an engineer's estimate for the
project must be presented to the City Council prior to beginning construction. Upon approval
of a preliminary request, funds will be encumbered through a purchase order with the total
not to exceed the City's share plus a ten percent (10%) contingency for participation in the
approved project. Council approval and participation shall be contingent and subject to com-
mencement within one (1) year if so designated by the Council. If construction of an
_ approved project has not begun within one (1) year of Council approval, or completed by the
date designated by the Council, then Council approval shall be automatically revoked, the
funds will be returned to the oversize waterline participation fund and will be available for
the next request. After the water line has been completed and accepted by the City Engineer,
payment may be requested. Payment will be contingent upon the City's receipt of a deed for
the land and improvements, an updated title report, and lien subordination from all lenders.
The cost of the City's participation shall not increase more than ten percent (10%) over the
amount calculated using the engineer's estimate.
9-C.6 The City's participation will be limited to a percentage of construction costs only.
9-C.7 At the time of the preliminary request, the City Council reserves the right to evaluate the
overall economic benefit of the waterline to the City. The City Council may elect not to
participate or it may elect to limit participation.
9-C.8 The City's participation will be limited to a maximum of thirty percent (301/6) of the
engineer's estimate unless the Council agrees otherwise and the project is placed out to
public bid.
9-D Sanitary Sewers
Subject to statutory requirements and the approval of the City Council, the City may enter into a
development agreement agreeing to participate in the cost of sanitary sewer lines according to the
following guidelines:
9-D.1 A determination must be made by the City Engineer that additional capacity and/or depth is
necessary for serving areas beyond the limits of the area established by the subdivider's
master development plan. But however, in no event will the City participate in the cost of a
sewerline of a diameter of eight inches (8") or less.
9-D.2 The proposed sanitary sewerline must be located inside the city limits of the City of College
Station at the time construction of the sanitary sewerline begins.
9-D.3 The plans and specifications for the construction of the sanitary sewerline must have been
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer of the City of College Station.
9-DA The proposed sanitary sewerline must be new
9-D.5 A preliminary request for oversize participation based upon an engineer's estimate for the
'— project must be presented to the City Council prior to beginning construction. Upon
approval of a preliminary request, the funds will be encumbered through a purchase order
with the total not to exceed the City's share plus a ten percent (10%) contingency for
participation in the approved project. Council approval and participation shall be contingent
and subject to commencement within one (1) year of Council approval and completion of the
thoroughfare by the date so designated by the Council. If construction of an approved project
is not either begun within one (1) year of Council approval, or completed by the date desig-
hated by the Council, then Council approval shall be automatically revoked, the funds will be
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returned to the oversize sewerline fund and will be available for the next request. After the
sewerline has been completed and accepted by the City Engineer, payment may be requested.
Payment will be contingent upon the City's receipt of a deed for the land and improvements,
an updated title report, and lien subordination from all lenders. The cost of the City's
participation shall not increase more than ten percent (10%) over the amount calculated
using the engineer's estimate.
9-D.6 The City's participation shall be limited to a percentage of construction costs only.
9-D.7 At the time of the preliminary request, the City Council reserves the right to evaluate the
overall economic benefit of the proposed sewerline to the City. The City Council may elect
to not participate or it may elect to limit participation.
9-D.8 The City's participation will be limited to a maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the
engineer's estimate unless the Council agrees otherwise and the project is placed out to
public bid.
(Ordinance No. 1816 of July 27, 1989)
9-E Bridges/Culverts
The subdivider shall, at his own cost, dedicate all rights -of -way and construct all drainage facilities
according to the Drainage Policy and Design Standards of the City of College Station. When, in
order to comply with the Drainage Policy and Design Standards, it is necessary to install bridges with
hydraulic capacity in excess of that required to serve the area being developed, the developer shall
construct such oversize structures.
The City may participate in the cost of oversize bridge structures according to the following
guidelines:
9-E.1 The proposed bridge or culvert must be located inside the city limits of the City of College
Station at the time construction of the bridge or culvert begin.
9-E.2 The plans and specifications for the construction of the bridge or culvert must have been
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer of the City of College Station.
9-E.3 The proposed bridge or culvert must be on a new street. The street must meet the criteria
described in the City's "Future Land Use Plan" for a major or minor arterial. The bridge or
culvert must either have a span greater than twenty feet (20') or have an open end area
greater than two hundred square feet (200 sq. ft.). Considered in the cost will be the bridge
or culvert structure itself, headwalls and wingwalls.
9-E.4 A oreliminary request for oversize bridge and culvert participation based on an engineer's
estimate for the project must be presented to the City Council prior to beginning
construction. Upon approval of a preliminary request, funds will be encumbered through a
purchase order with the total not to exceed the City's share plus a ten percent (10%)
contingency for participation in the approved project. Council approval and participation
shall be contingent and subject to commencement within one (1) year of Council approval
and completion of the thoroughfare by the date so designated by the Council. If construction
of an approved project has not begun within one (1) year, of Council approval, or completed
by the date designated by the Council then Council approval shall be automatically revoked,
the funds will be returned to the oversize bridge fund and will be available for the next
request. After the bridge or culvert has been completed and accepted by the City Engineer,
payment may be requested. Payment will be contingent upon the City's receipt of a deed for
the land and
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improvements, an updated title report, and lien subordinations from all lenders. The cost of
the City's participation shall not increase more than ten percent (10%) over the amount
calculated using the engineer's estimate.
9-E.5 The City's participation shall be limited.to a percentage of construction costs only.
9-E.6 At the time of the preliminary request, the City Council reserves the right to evaluate the
overall economic benefit of the proposed bridge or culvert to the City. The City Council may
elect not to participate or it may elect to limit participation.
9-E.7 The City's participation will be based on the percent hydraulic capacity required in excess of
the capacity needed to serve property owned or controlled by the developer. The amount of
participation by the City shall be limited to a maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the cost of
the bridge. No other participation payment shall be made on the same request.
(Ordinance No. 1882 of February 14,1991)
9-F Electric Service Costs
9-F.1. The Subdivider shall pay twenty percent (20%) of the cost of installation, including labor,
materials and standard fee percentages for engineering and overhead costs for underground
electric service. The actual cost shall be calculated by the City. All costs shall be paid prior
to the commencement of construction.
(Ordinance No. 2020 of July 8,1993)
9-G Street Lights
The developer shall pay the entire cost of the subdivision street light installation, including the cost of
service lines to supply electricity to the street lights, and all engineering design costs. Once
satisfactorily installed, approved, and accepted, the maintenance of the street lights and the furnishing
of electric energy to the street lights shall be provided by the City.
(Ordinance No. 1985 of November 12,1992)
9-H Street Signs
The City will install street signs at no cost to the subdivider.
9-I Engineering
9-1.1 The City will charge for engineering inspection during construction and for final inspection
as established by Council resolution from time to time; however, it is to be understood that
the City will do no layout work or daily inspection.
(Ordinance No. 1816 of July 27,1989)
9-I.2 The City may require compaction tests on embankments and flexible bases, and depth tests
on flexible bases and pavments, and pressure tests on piping systems, before final inspection
and approval. Charges for such inspection shall be as established by Council resolution from
time to time.
(Ordinance No. 2037 of October 28,1993
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SECTION 10: REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION
10-A. Purpose
10-A.1 This section is adopted to provide recreational areas in the form of neighborhood parks as a
function of subdivision development in the City of College Station. This section is enacted
in accordance with the home Wile powers of the City of College Station, granted under the
Texas Constitution, and the statutes of the State of Texas, including, but not by way of
limitation, Articles 974a and 1175. It is hereby declared by the City Council that
recreational areas in the form of neighborhood parks are necessary and in the public welfare,
and that the only adequate procedure to provide for same is by integrating such a
requirement into the procedure for planning and developing property or subdivisions in the
city, whether such development consists of new construction on vacant land or rebuilding
and remodeling of structures on existing residential property.
10-A.2 Neighborhood 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 park zones established by the Parks and Recreation Department and shown on
the official Parks and Recreation map for the City of College Station shall be prima facie
proof that any park located therein is within such a convenient distance from any residence
located therein. The primary cost of neighborhood parks should be bome by the ultimate
residential property 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 the purposes stated:
10-B General Requirement, R-1, R-IA, R-2. R-3, R-4. R-5, R-6 Land, to be Used for Single -Family,
Duplex, and/or Apartment Residential Purposes
1010B.1 Whenever a final plat is filed of record with the County Clerk of Brazos County for
development of a residential area in accordance with the planning and zoning regulations of
the City, such plat shall contain a clear fee simple dedication of an area of land to the City
for park purposes, which area shall equal to one (1) acre for each one hundred thirty-three
(133) proposed dwelling units. Any proposed plat submitted to the City for approval shall
show the area proposed to be dedicated under this section. The required dedication of this
subsection may be met by a payment of money in lieu of land when permitted or required by
the other provisions of this section.
1010B.2 The City Council declares that development of an area smaller than one (1) acre for public
parks purposes is impractical. Therefore, if fewer than one hundred thirty-three (133) units
are proposed by a plat filed for approval, the developer shall be required to pay the applicable
cash in lieu of land amount provided by 10-13.3., rather than to dedicate any land area. No
plat showing a dedication of less than one (1) acre shall be approved.
1010B.3 In instances where an area of less than five (5) acres is required to be dedicated, the City
shall have the right to accept the dedication for approval on the final plat, or to refuse same,
after consideration of the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Parks and Recreation Board, and to require payment of cash in lieu of land in the amount
provided by 10-D.3., if the City determines that sufficient park area is already in the public
domain in the area of the proposed development, or if the recreation potential for that zone
would be better served by expanding or improving existing parks.
1010B.4 The dedication required by this section shall be made by filing of the final plat or
contemporaneously by separate instrument miless additional dedication is required subse-
quent to the filing of the final plat. 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 of the cash in lieu of land amount provided by 10-
D.3., or by the conveyance of an entire numbered lot to the City.
10-C Prior Dedication: Absence of Prior Dedication
1010C.1 Credit shall be given for land and/or money dedicated pursuant to Ordinance 690 or 983.
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10C.2 If a dedication requirement arose prior to passage of this section, 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 density of structures constructed upon
property is greater than the former assumed density. Additional dedication shall be required
only for the increase in density and shall be based upon the ratio set forth in 10-B. of this
section.
10C.3 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
City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the Parks and Recreation Board in exercising its discretion under this subsection.
10-D Monev in Lieu of Land
10-D.1 Subject to veto of the City Council, a land owner responsible for dedication under this
section may elect to meet the requirements of 10-B. in whole or in part by a cash payment in
lieu of land, in the amount set forth in 10-D.3. Such payment in lieu of land shall be made
at or prior to the time of final plat approval:
10-D.2 The City 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, subse-
quent park land dedications for that zone shall be in cash only, and calculated to reimburse
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, or an estimate of such actual cost provided by the
City Engineer. Once the City has been reimbursed entirely for all such park land within a
park zone, this subsection shall cease to apply, and the other subsections of this section shall
again be applicable.
10-D.3 To the extent that 10-D.2. is not applicable, the dedication requirement shall be met by a
payment in lieu of land at a per -acre price set from time to time by resolution by the City
Council, sufficient to acquire land and provide for adjacent streets and utilities for a
neighborhood park to serve the park zone in which such development is located. Unless
changed by the City Council, such per -acre price shall be computed on the basis of Two
Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($225.00) per dwelling unit. Cash payments may be used only
for acquisition or improvement of a neighborhood park located within the same zone as the
development.
10-E Comprehensive Platt Considerations
Land shown on a 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 (1) year
after the preliminary plat is approved by the City if within two (2) months after such approval the
City Council advises the subdivider of its desire to acquire the land or of the interest of another
government unit to acquire the land, for purchase by the interested governmental authority at land
appraisal value at the time of purchase. A failure by the City Council to so notify the subdivider 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.
10-F Special Fund: Right to Refund
1010F.1 There is hereby established a special fund for the deposit of all sums paid in lieu of land
dedication under this section or any preceding ordinance, which fund shall be known as the
park land dedication fund.
1010F.2 The City shall account for all sums paid in lieu of land dedication under this section with
- reference to the individual plats involved. Any funds paid for such purposes must be
expended by the City within two (2) years from the date received by the City for acquisition
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of development of a neighborhood park as defined herein. Such funds shall.be considered to
be spent on a first in, first out basis. if not so expended, the owners of the property on the
last day of such period shall be entitled to a prorata refund of such sum, computed on a
square footage of area basis. The owners of such property must request such refund within
one (1) year of entitlement, in writing, or such right shall be barred.
10-G Additional Requirements: Definitions
10-G.1 Any land dedicated to the city under this section must be suitable for park and recreation
uses. The following characteristics of a proposed area are generally unsuitable:
(a) Any area primarily located in the 100-year flood plain.
(b) Any areas of unusual topography or slope which renders same unusable for
organized recreational activities.
The above characteristics of a park land dedication area may be grounds for refusal of any
preliminary plat.
10-G.2 Drainage areas may be accepted as part of a park if the channel is constructed in accordance
with City Engineering standards, and if no significant area of the park is cut off from access
by such channel.
10-G.3 Each park must have ready access to public streets.
10-GA Unless provided otherwise herein, an action by the City shall be by the City Council, after
consideration of the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Parks and Recreation Board. Any proposal considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commission under this section shall have been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Board
and its recommendation given to the Commission. The Commission may make a decision
contrary to such recommendations only by a concurring vote of at least five (5) members.
Should the Commission be unable to get this vote, the matter shall then be referred to the
City Council for its decision.
(Ordinance No. 1265 of January 22, 1981)
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12-H Electric Service
Electric service will not be supplied by the City.
12-I City Participation
The City will not participate in the cost of the subdivision or utilities outside the City limits, including
garbage collection and street maintenance.
SECTION 13: CONFLICT WITH OTHER PROVISIONS OF CODE
Whenever the standards and specifications in this chapter conflict with those contained in another section of
this Code of Ordinances, the most stringent or restrictive provisions shall govem.
SECTION 14: OWNERSHIP
Upon completion by the subdivider, and acceptance by the City of the streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks,
drainage facilities, and utilities required to be installed by the subdivider, they shall become the property of the
City of College Station, Texas.
rrdinance No. 690 of July 15, 1970 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 729, 899, 983, 984, 985, 997, and
SECTION 15: PENAL PROVISIONS
15-A. Within Corporate Limits
Any person violating any provision of this chapter, within the corporate limits of the City of College
Station, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined pursuant to the General
Penalty set out in Chapter 1, Section 5, of this Code of Ordinances. Prosecution or conviction under
this provision shall never be a bar to any other relief for violations of this chapter.
(Ordinance No. 2030 of September 9, 1993)
15-B Outside Corporate Limits
Any person violating any provision of this chapter, outside the corporate limits of the City, but within
the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, shall not be considered as committing a misdemeanor, nor shall
any fine provided in 15-A. above be applicable; however, the City shall have the right to institute an
action in the District Court to enjoin the violation of any provision of this chapter.
Trdinance No. 690 of July 15, 1970 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 729, 899, 983, 984, 985, 997, and
66)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Except for minor revisions, the above chapter was compiled from a booklet entitled The
City of College Station. Texas. Subdivision Regulations. The provisions of Ordinance No. 983 which were
omitted in the booklet were inserted in the appropriate sections of this chapter. To avoid possible confusion in
the enforcement of the City's subdivision regulations. the format as contained in the above -referenced booklet
has been maintained.
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CHAPTER 9 APPENDIX
APPENDIX A: CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
I (we) owner(s) and developer(s) of the land shown on this
plat, and designated herein as the Subdivision to the City of College Station,
Texas, and whose name(s) is/are subscribed hereto, hereby dedicate to the use of the public forever all streets,
alleys, parks, easements, and public places thereon shown for the purpose and consideration therein expressed.
Owner(s)
STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF BRAZOS )
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
known to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the
foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/they executed the same for the purpose and
consideration therein stated.
Given under my hand and seal on this day of , 19
Notary Public, Brazos County, Texas
(Seal)
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYOR AND/OR ENGINEER
STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF BRAZOS )
I, Registered Public Surveyor (Engineer), No. , in the State
of Texas, hereby certify that this plat is true and correct and was prepared from an actual survey of the
property and that property markers and monuments were placed under my supervision on the ground.
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CERTIFICATE OF CITY ENGINEER
I, , City Engineer of the City of College Station, Texas,
hereby certify that this Subdivision Plat conforms to the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations of the
City of College Station.
City Engineer
City of College Station
APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING CONIMSSION .
I, , Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of College Station, hereby certify that the attached plat was duly approved by the Commission on the
day of ; 19
Chairman
001:1.16
City Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The attached plat was approved by the City Council of the City of College Station on
, 19_, and conforms to the conditions and requirements imposed by the
City of College Station.
City of College Station
ATTEST:
City Secretary
CERTIFICATE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OFBRAZOS
I, , County Clerk, in and for said county, do hereby certify
that this plat together with its certificates of authentication was filed for record in my office
the day of, 19, in the Deed Records of Brazos County,
Texas, in Volume Page
WITNESS my hand and official Seal, at my office in Bryan, Texas
(SEAL)
County Clerk
Brazos County, Texas
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