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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-0690 - Ordinance - 07/15/1970SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Adopted by Ordinance No. 690 By the City Council, CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS July 15, 1970 6 INDEX ORDINANCE NO, 690 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - SECTION 2. - - - - - - - - SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - SECTION 4, - - - - - - - - SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - SECTION 6, - - - - - - - - SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - SECTION 8- - - - - - - - - SECTION 9. - - - - - - - - SECTION 10. - - - - - - - SECTION 11. - - - - - - - SECTION 12. - - - - - - - SECTION 13. - - - - - - - SECTION 14. - - - - - - - SECTION 15. - - - - - - - SECTION 16. - - - - - - - SECTION 17. - - - - - - - Authority Scope and Purpose Definitions Special Provisions Variances Procedure and Plat Requirements 6-A - General 6-13 - Pre -submission Conference 6-C - Preliminary Plat 6-D - Final Plat Guarantee of Performance General Requirements and Minimum Standards of Design Responsibility for Payment for Installation Costs Parks and Other Public Use Planned Unit Development Special Conditions in Area of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Conflict With Other Ordinances ownership Repealing Clause Severability Clause Penal Provisions INDEX ( continued ) Ordinance No. 690 APPENDIX A - - - - - - - Certificate of Ownership and Dedication Certificate of Surveyor and/or Engineer Certificate of City Engineer Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission Certificate of the County Clerk Em ORDINANCE NO. 690 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AN ORDINANCE REGULATING, CONTROLLING AND GOVERNING THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND, THE PLATTING AND DEVELOPMENTS OF SUBDIVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CITY; PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING ANY OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; RESERVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR FILING FEES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PRO- VIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. This ordinance 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 here- tofore or hereafter amended (compiled as Article 974a, V.A. C. S. ), the provisions of Section 4 of the Municipal Annexation Act as heretofore and 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 ordinance shall govern all subdivisions ( see definition of subdivision) of land within the corporate limits of the City of College Station, Texas, and within the extra- territorial jurisdiction of the City as established by the Municipal Annexation Act. Such area is extended to one (1) mile 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 ordinance 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 the 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 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 ordinance 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. Ordinance No. 690 Page 2 2-D. This ordinance shall not apply to any lot or lots forming a part of a subdivision created and recorded prior to the effective date of this ordinance, except for purposes of re -platting or further subdivision thereof. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this ordinance, certain words as used herein are defined as follows: ALLEY: 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 defined as a public right-of-way not less than ten (10) feet in width between property lines, with a paved sidewalk, which provides for pedestrian circulation. BLOCK: A 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: 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: The word City refers to the municipal corporation, City of College Station, Texas. CITY COUNCIL: The words City Council shall mean the duly and constitutionally elected governing body of the City of College Station. CITY MANAGER: The person employed as chief administrative officer of the City of College Station, Texas. CITY ATTORNEY: The person employed as City Attorney of the City of College Station, Texas. CITY ENGINEER: 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: The word County shall refer to the County of Brazos County, Texas. COMMISSION: The word Commission shall refer to the duly appointed Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, Texas. CUL-DE-SAC: A street having but one outlet to another street and terminating on the other end in a vehicular turn -around. DEVELOPER: See Subdivider. N {� Ordinance No. 690 Page 3 DEAD END STREET: A street, other than a cul-de-sac, with only one outlet. DRAINAGE EASEMENT: 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: 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, the term Extraterritorial Jurisdiction 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 ordinance. LOT: As used herein, a 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. MOBILE HOME PARK: A parcel of land, under single ownership, which has been planned and improved for placement of Mobile Homes for non -transient use. See Mobile Home Park Ordinance. MAY: The word 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 ): A parcel of land completely planned as a unit development, requiring special handling and approval. See Section 11. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: The duly appointed Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station. PRINCIPAL STREET: A street so designated and indicated in the Street Regulation Ordinance and on the Master Plan of Streets. SHALL: Is always mandatory. STREET: A way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a highway, Residential Street, Arterial Street, Parkway, Boulevard, Business Street or Industrial Street. Ordinance No. 690 Page 4 SUBDIVIDER: 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: Subdivision is the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two 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. SURVEYOR: Means a licensed State Land Surveyor or a Registered Public Surveyor, as authorized by the Texas Land Surveyors Registration Act. UTILITY EASEMENT: 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. Definitions not expressly prescribed herein are to be construed in accordance with customary usage in municipal planning and engineering practices. SECTION 4. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. 4-A. 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, nor 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-B. 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-C. The City shall not sell or supply water, gas, electricity, or sewerage within a subdivision for which a final plat has not been filed for record, nor in which the standards contained herein have not been complied with in full. Ordinance No. 690 Page 5 4-D. In 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-E. 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 A. B. C. and D. of this section will apply to the subdivision and the lots therein; 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. If such com- pliance 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-A, 4-13, 4-C, and 4-1) no longer apply. 4-F. Provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the issuance of permits for any lots 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. SECTION 5. VARIANCES. 5-A. The Commission may authorize a variance from these regulations when, in its opinion, undue hardship will result from requiring strict compliance. In granting a variance, the Commission shall prescribe only conditions that it deems not prejudicial to the public interest. In making the findings hereinbefore required, the 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 the public health, convenience, and welfare of the vicinity. No variance shall be granted unless the Commission finds: 5-A.1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of the provisions of this ordinance will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land, and 5-A. 2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant, and Ordinance No. 690 Page 6 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 ordinance, 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 ordinance. 5-B. Such findings of the Commission, together with the specific facts upon which such findings are based, shall be incorporated into the official Minutes of the Commission meeting at which such variance is granted. Variances may be granted only when in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this ordinance so that public health, safety and welfare may be secured and substantial justice done. SECTION 6. PROCEDURE AND PLAT REQUIREMENTS. 6-A. General. The procedure for review and approval of a subdivision plat consists of three steps: The subdivider shall first have a Pre -submission Conference with the City Planning Department. The second step is the preparation and submission to the Commission of a Preliminary Plat of the proposed subdivision. The third step is the preparation and submission to the Commission of a Final Plat, together with required certificates and data. The Final Plat becomes the instrument to be recorded in the office of the County Clerk when duly signed by the Chairman of the Commission. The construction documents when duly approved and signed by the City Engineer are authority to proceed with the construction of streets and utilities. Nothing in this procedure authorizes construction on private property. 6-B. Pre -submission Conference. Prior to any conference with the Commission, the sub- divider shall have familiarized himself with the subdivision regulations and the zoning ordinance, and shall request a Pre -submission Conference. The subdivider shall bring to this conference a city map with the proposed subdivision marked thereon, and drawings showing the boundary of the subdivision, tentative street locations, blocks, lots, means of access, egress, etc. He shall be prepared to discuss its conformity with the Master Plan of the City. 6-C. Preliminary Plat. 6-C.1. At least ten (10) days prior to the meeting of the Commission, at which time the preliminary plat is to be considered, the subdivider shall submit to the Commission, through the City Secretary, ten (10) copies of the Preliminary Plat, and a sepia of same, of the proposed Subdivision, drawn to a scale of not less than one hundred (100) feet per inch. The words "PR E L I M I N A R Y P L A T - N O T F OR R E C OR D " 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. 6-C. 2. The subdivider shall submit with the Preliminary Plat an application for approval on forms available in the Planning Department. 6-C. 2. Filing fees of ten dollars ($10. 00) per plat, plus $0.25 per lot shall be paid to the City at the time of filing the preliminary plat. The fee shall be two Ordinance No. 690 Page 7 dollars ($2.00) per acre for multiple dwelling areas, commercial, and/or industrial districts and other areas not subdivided into lots. Filing fees shall be paid by check and made payable to the City of College Station. Filing fees are not refundable, but shall not be required on subsequent submittals of revised plats. 6-C.4. Form and Content: The plat shall be drawn on sheets 24" x 36" with 1 1/2 inch margin on the left side and 3/4-inch margin on other sides. 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. 6-C. 5. The plat shall conform to the general requirement and minimum standards as set forth in Section 8, and shall show specifically: 6-C.5.1. Name and address of subdivider, record owner, planner, engineer, and/or surveyor. 6-C. 5.2. Proposed name of subdivision, which shall not have the spelling as, or be pronounced similar to the name of any other subdivision located within the City. 6-C. 5.3. Name of contiguous subdivisions and names of owners of contiguous parcels of un-subdivided land, and an indication whether or not contiguous properties are platted. 6-C. 5.4. Description by metes and bounds, of the subdivision. 6-C. 5. 5. Primary control points or descriptions and ties to such control points, to which, later, all dimensions, angles, bearings, block numbers, and similar data shall be referred. 6-C. 5.6. Subdivision boundary lines, indicated by heavy lines, and the computed acreage of the subdivision. 6-C. 5.7. Existing features as follows: The location, dimensions, 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 approxi- mate location, size of line, design pressure and product transported through the line shall be shown. The location, dimensions, description and name of all existing or recorded lots, parks, public areas, permanent structures and other sites within or contiguous with the subdivision. The location, dimensions, description and flow line of existing water courses and drainage structures within the subdivision or contiguous thereto. 6-C. 5.8. Date of preparation, scale in feet, and north arrow. 6-C. 5. 9. Topographic information, including contours at two (2) foot intervals, flow line elevation of streams, and wooded areas. Ordinance No. 690 Page 8 6-C. 5. 10. The location, approximate dimensions, description and name of all proposed 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. 6-C. 5.11. A number or letter to identify each lot or site and each block. 6-C. 5.12. Location of City Limits line, and zoning district boundary, if within the area. 6-C. 5.13. Vicinity map at a scale of not less than five hundred (500) feet 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 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 for 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 by the City Secretary, with subdivider's application for approval and the filing fee, the City Secretary will date stamp and sign all copies as received, returning one copy to the subdivider and immediately distribute the other copies to the City Planning Department and utility companies. 6-C. 7.2. The Planning Department will check the preliminary plat data, make an on -site inspection, and transmit one copy of the plat to the Commission with their approval or suggestions as to modifications, additions or alterations of such to conform with the standards and specifications contained or referred to herein. 6-C. 7.3. The applicant will be advised by the City Secretary of the date set for Commission consideration and shall be present. 6-C. 7.4. Within thirty (30) days after the Preliminary Plat is formally filed with the City, the Commission shall approve or disapprove such plat, or conditionally approve with modifications. The Commission shall inform the subdivider, in writing, of the action taken. 6-C. 7. 5. Ater Lhe Commission has taken formal action on the Preliminary Plat, the Commission will transmit one copy to the subdivider, marked "Approved", "Disapproved", or "Conditionally Approved", as indicated, and the conditions shall be stated on this plat. Approval or conditional approval will be the authority to proceed with preparation of the Final Plat. It is to be distinctly understood that approval or conditional approval of a Preliminary Plat will not constitute acceptance of a Final Plat. 6-C. 7.6. Approval or conditional approval of a Preliminary Plat shall be effective for one 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. 4b Ordinance No. 690 Page 9 6-C. 7.7. If a Final Plat is not submitted within one 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-C. 7.8. The subdivider may and is encouraged to submit a "Master Preliminary Plat" of the entire area he proposes to subdivide over a period of time, and indicate thereon his proposed plan of developments by increments. After approval of this Master Preliminary Plat (here the plat must be revised to conform to conditions imposed, if any), 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 pre- ceding 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 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-D. Final Plat. 6-D.1. General: The Final Plat shall conform to the Preliminary Plat as approved by the Commission, and if desired, by the subdivider, it may be a portion of a Master Preliminary Plat as authorized in 6-C. 7.8 above, provided it incorporates all changes, modifications, alterations, corrections and conditions imposed by the Commission, and provided further that it conforms to all requirements of these regulations. 6-D-2. Filing Fees: There shall be a fee of $25.00 for the filing of the Final Plat. Filing fees shall be paid by check payable to the City of College Station and given to the City Secretary at the time the plat and other data are filed. 6-D. 3. Time of Filing: Five (5) copies of the Final Plat, together with a repro- ducible film positive of the original drawings, two sets of construction documents, tax payment certificates, and a formal application requesting approval, shall be filed with the City Secretary, with the filing fee, at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting of the Commission, at which it is to be considered. A Final Plat will not be considered unless a Preliminary Plat has been filed and approved. 6-D.4. Form and Content: 6-D.4.1. The Final Plat shall be drawn on sheets 24 inches by 36 inches, on a scale of 100 feet to one inch. Where more than one sheet is required, an index sheet, showing the entire subdivision, and drawn to a scale of not less than 500 feet per inch shall be attached. The construction plans shall be drawn on 24-inch by 36-inch 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 Ordinance No. 690 Page 10 or deflection angles and radii, area, center angle, degree of curvature, tangent distance and length of all curves, where applicable. 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 corner 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. 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 Engineering 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 ( 2 ) foot 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.4.3.2. 6-D. 4.3. 4. Storm drainage system plat with two ( 2 ) foot contours, street lines, inlets, storm sewer and drainage channels with pro- files and sections, and showing drainage and runoff areas, and run- off based on 5, 10, and 25 year rain intensity. Detail drainage structure design and channel lining design if used, with specifi- cations 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. Ordinance No. 690 Page 11 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 conditionally approve or disapprove such a plat, and shall notify the subdivider in writing of the conditional approval or disapproval, with reasons therefor. 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 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-year guarantee of workmanship and materials as provided in Section 7. 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 pre- sented 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 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 of the following: Ordinance No. 690 Page 12 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 required by this ordinance and the time of completion 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 ordinance, 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 Approved by the City of College Station: Has filed with the Commission a letter, in form approved by the City, signed by a principal officer of a local bank or 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 ordinance. The guaranteed payment sum shall be the estimated costs and scheduling as prepared by the subdividers 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 of the three 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 ordinance. 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. Ordinance No. 690 Page 13 7-E. Neither the subdivider nor the contractor nor sub -contractor 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. 7-F. Guarantee of Workmanship and Materials: The subdivider shall require his construction contractors, with whom he contracts for furnishing materials and for installation of the improvements required under this ordinance, 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 year from the date of acceptance by the City Engineer. SECTION 8. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS OF DESIGN. 8-A. Community Assets: In all subdivisions, due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as trees, water courses, historical spots and similar community assets, which, when preserved, will add attractiveness and value to the property. 8-B. Suitability of Land: 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 subdivision. 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 Ordinance. L �I Ordinance No. 690 8-G. Streets: Page 14 8-G.1. Street Layout: 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 centerline offsets of less than 125 feet 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 as short stubs to permit extension. Temporary turn-arounds may be required. 8-G. 6. Cul-de-sacs: Cul-de-sacs shall not exceed 600 feet in length to radius point, and shall terminate in a turn -around not less than 100 feet in diameter, with a pavement diameter of 80 feet. 8-G. 7. Street Intersections: Acute angles between streets at their intersection are to be avoided. 8-G. 8. Principal Streets on Master Plan: Where a 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 ordinance. 8-G. 9. Minor Streets: Minor streets shall be laid out to discourage their use by through traffic j Ordinance No. 690 Page 15 8-G. 10. Geometric Standards. (Refer to Street Regulation Ordinance for other requirements). RESIDENTIAL COLLECTOR ARTERIAL PARKWAY COMMERCIAL Right-of-way Width 50 ft. 60 ft. 70 ft. 80 ft. 70 ft. NOTE: The above "Right-of-way widths" are based on the sub- divider 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 ft. 38 ft. 46 ft. 56 ft. 46 ft. Traffic lanes 1. 2. 4. 4. 2. Parking lanes 2. 2. none none 2. Median none none 2 ft. 12 ft. 2 ft. Min. Grade .4% .4% .4% .4% .4% Max. Grade 6% 4% 4% 4% 4% Mina radius centerline 200 ft. 400 ft. 600 ft. 800 ft. 500 ft. Min. tangent between curves 50 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. Sidewalk * * 4 ft. 4 ft. 4 ft. *Sidewalks on residential and collector streets will be optional at the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 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. Ordinance No. 690 8-H. Alleys. Page 16 8-H.1. Alleys shall be provided 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 (20) feet 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 alleys intersect, or where an alley turns, additional width may be required to allow turning of vehicles or guying of utility poles. 8-H.4. Dead-end alleys shall not be permitted, except where the alley is 100 feet or less in length. 8-H. 5. In all alleys, overhead easements of at least four (4) feet 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. 8-I. to Drainage Easements: Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, natural channel or stream, there shall be provided a drainage easement or right-of-way conforming substantially to the limits of such water course, plus additional width to accommodate future needs as determined by the City Engineer. No construction is permitted in a drainage easement (including fences ). Such easements shall not be considered a part of the lot area for pur- poses of minimum lot size requirements of the zoning ordinance. Drainage easements may be used for utilities. 8-I.2. Utility Easements: 8-I.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 (20) feet in width, taken ten (10) feet from each lot where the rear of the lots abut each other, and shall be continuous for the entire length of the block. These easements shall parallel as closely as possible the street line frontage of the block. 8-I. 2.2. Normal curb section shall be required where utility easements intersect streets. 8-I. 2.3. Where utility easements are not themselves straight within each block, or if the same do not connect on a straight course with utility easement 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 right-of-way or easements. 8-I.2.4. 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 width of easement may be required along the rear of lots adjoining th UIPMe area. Ordinance No. 690 Page 17 8-1. 2. 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. 8-I.2.6. Overhead easements required same as for alleys, see 8-H. 5. 8-J. Blocks. 8-J. 1. Blocks generally shall be platted to provide two 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. 8-J. 2. Block length shall not exceed 1, 200 feet in single family residential areas, and shall not exceed 800 feet in other areas. In blocks over 800 feet 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. 8-K. Lots. 8-K. 1. The side lines of lots shall be at right angle to straight street lines or radial to curved streets, except where otherwise approved by the City. In general, an arrangement placing adjacent lots at right angle to each other shall be avoided. 8-K. 2. Lot size and set back lines shall be in accordance with zoning requirements. Lots abutting on access ways shall be treated as corner lots. 8-L. Access Way. 8-L. 1. Access ways, where required, shall have a ten (10) foot right-of-way, dedicated to the public. A four (4) foot sidewalk shall be constructed in the center of the right of way conforming to City Engineering Standards. 8-M. Sidewalks. 8-M. 1. Sidewalks of four (4) foot minimum width shall be installed on both sides of arterial, parkway, commercial, or on any other streets as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Sidewalks shall be placed two (2) feet from the street right-of-way line on the street right of way, or as designated by the City Engineer for variances. 8-N. Water Supply, 8-N. 1. All subdivisions shall be provided with water supply and distribution systems for fire protection and domestic use as approved by the City Engineer. 8-N. 2. Fire hydrants of City of College Station standard design shall be installed as a part of the water distribution system, at locations approved by the City Engineer, and in single family and duplex districts, shall be spaced to serve lots within a 500 foot radius but not more than 800 feet measured along a public thorofare, in apartment and commercial districts shall be spaced to serve buildings within 300 feet. Ordinance No. 690 8-0. Sanitary Sewers. Page 18 8-0.1. 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 100 foot radius are accepted, manholes at not over 500 foot spacing. 8-0.2. If the sewerage system includes treatment facilities, the plan must be approved by the State Department of Health, and the subdivider must have a permit for the discharge of effluent from the Texas Water Quality Board, before approval by the Commission. 8-P. Drainage. 8-P.1. Drainage facilities shall be provided to handle the run-off as calculated, street inlets for 5-year rain, storm sewers for 5-year rain, and bridges for 25-year rain, all as approved by the City Engineer. Water shall not be carried on the street for a distance greater than a 5-year rain will overflow the curb. Drainage shall be handled in natural stream channels insofar as practical. 8-Q. Utility Lines. 8-Q.1. All utility lines that pass under streets or alleys shall be installed before the street or alley is paved, at depths approved by the City Engineer, or the crossing shall be drilled. 8-R. Gas or Oil Lines. 8-R. 1. 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 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 (30) inches, and shall be marked by an all weather type sign, installed at each street crossing and at intervals of not more than 300 feet. 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. 8-S. Street Lights. 8-S.1. Street lights, of a design approved by the City Engineer, shall be installed at all street intersections and access ways, and at not more than 500 foot intervals along streets. Street lights consisting of pole, luminaire and wiring within the poles, shall be installed by the subdivider. Cul-de-sacs more than 300 feet in length shall be lighted. Ordinance No. 690 8-T. Electric Service. Page 19 8-T.1. At the option of the subdivider, all single phase electric lines and communi- cation lines may be installed underground. See 9-F.1 for the cost to the subdivider to provide the underground electric lines. Where it is known that overhead electric feeder lines will be required through the subdivision, the subdivider will be required to provide a utility easement in the location indicated. The subdivider shall clear all easements where overhead electric lines are to be installed. 8-U. Monuments and Corner Markers. 8-U.1. All block corners, angle points and points of curves, and all corners of boundary lines of subdivisions shall be marked with a one-half inch steel rod, two feet in length, set in the center of a concrete monument six inches in diameter and thirty inches deep, with the top flush with the finished ground surface. 8-U. 2. Where, due to topographic conditions, permanent structures or other con- ditions, the view is obstructed between any two adjacent monuments, intermediate monuments shall be set so as to assure a clear view between adjacent monuments. 8-U. 3. Corner markers, consisting of a one-half inch steel rod or three-quarter inch pipe, two feet in length, shall be driven flush with the ground surface to mark the corners of all lots. SECTION 9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT FOR INSTALLATION COSTS 9-A. General. 9-A. 1. The subdivider shall pay all costs of materials and installation of streets, alleys, sidewalks, drainage and utilities, except as follows: 9-B. Streets. 9-B.1. The City will pay for street right-of-way in excess of sixty (60) foot width and will pay for street paving width in excess of thirty-eight (38) feet, except where such extra widths are in commercial developments, or where they are not required by the City. 9-C. Water Supply. 9-C.1. Where the City requires water pipe lines over and above the size required for the subdivision, the City will pay the extra cost of the pipe, price differential will be determined on the basis of subdividers bid, inspected and approved by the City Engineer. Ordinance No. 690 9-D. Sanitary Sewers. Page 20 9-D. 1. Where the City requires sanitary sewers of a size and depth over and above the size and depth required for the subdivision, the City will pay the extra cost. The price differential will be determined on the basis of subdividers bid, inspected and approved by the City Engineer. 9-E. Bridges. 9-E. 1. The City will participate in the extra cost of large drainage structures on Principal Streets shown on the Master Plan of Streets, according to established policy. 9-F. Electric Service. 9-F. 1. (a) Overhead electric service will be installed by the City at no cost to the subdivider. (b) Residential: If the subdivider elects the option to place single phase electric lines underground, the City will install the electric lines at a cost to the subdivider of the average amount the cost of underground facilities exceeds the cost of overhead facilities. This cost is set at $2.00 per front foot of all lots in the subdivision. (c) Commercial and Industrial: In any commercial or industrial area of a subdivision, the City will provide underground electric service insofar as practical to do so, if requested to do so by the developer. In each instance, the City shall compute the amount the cost of the underground facilities exceeds the cost of overhead facilities and shall charge the developer this sum. 9-G. Street Lights. 9-G. 1. The Subdivider shall select and install the type of street light, pole, and luminaire, of a design approved by the City Engineer, and shall pay the cost of secondary electric lines to the street lights, and the original installation cost to the city. The City will then maintain the street lights and furnish electric energy. 9--11. Street Signs. 9-H. 1. The City will install street signs at no cost to the subdivider. 9-I. Engineering. 9-1. 1. The City will make no charge for engineering inspection as is considered necessary during construction and for final inspection; however, it is to be under- stood that the City will do no layout work or daily inspection. 9-I.2. The City may require compaction tests on embankments and flexible bases, and depth tests on flexible bases and pavements, and pressure tests on piping systems, before final inspection and approval. Ordinance No. 690 Page 21 SECTION 10. PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC USE. 10-A. One acre of land, or a pro -rated part thereof, shall be dedicated to the public for parks for each two hundred (200) dwelling units, with the number of dwelling units calculated on the following basis: In Districts R-O and R-1, each lot shall be considered one dwelling unit. In District R-2, each lot shall be considered two -dwelling units. In District R-3, one acre shall be considered twenty (20) dwelling units. 10-B. In lieu of dedication of land, at the discretion of the City when such land dedication would not be in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the City, the subdivider shall make a cash payment to the City in the amount of equivalent value. Equivalent value is defined as the appraised value of the land or the cost of the land, which- ever is greater. Such cash payment to be deposited by the City in a restricted account, to be used only for purchase of park land to serve the subdivision. 10-C. Special Conditions. 10-C. 1. Play areas within an apartment complex shall not be credited toward public land use as a park, unless each is in excess of one (1) acre in area. 10-C. 2. Drainage easements may be classed as a part of a park if the channel is constructed in accordance with City Engineering Standards, and there is park land not less than two hundred (200) feet in width adjacent to and outside of the channel. 10-C. 3. Each park must be located adjacent to a public street. 10-C.4. Parks as used in this ordinance are defined as "Playgrounds" or "Playfields" where they are located by plan or requirements in the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the City. 10-D. Land shown as reserved, on the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the City, for a major recreational center, reservation, school site, park, or other public use, shall be reserved for a period of one year from the date the plat is filed for record, for purchase by the interested governmental authority at land appraisal value at the time of purchase. SECTION 11. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. 11-A. 1. Standards and requirements of this ordinance may, subject to approval of the City Council, be modified by the Commission in order to encourage a complete and unique residential, business or industrial development, with full consideration for public health, safety and welfare. 11-B.1. A planned unit development may, under unusual circumstances, require no subdivision of land; however, generally if division into lots, drainage easement, utility easement, streets, parks or other public lands are to be provided, or are required by the City, the requirements of this ordinance for submission of a pre- liminary plat and a final plat shall be complied with. 01826 Ordinance No. 690 Page 22 11-C.1. A planned unit development requires a change in zone, as provided in the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 12. SPECIAL CONDITIONS IN AREA OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. 12-A. General: The requirements of this ordinance shall apply to subdivisions in the area. of extraterritorial jurisdiction, with the following modifications: 12-yB. Streets: Shall be in conformity with the requirements of Section 8-G, except that the Urban -Rural section, as defined in City Engineering Standards, may be used. This section does not require curb -and -gutter, but requires an all weather (gravel or crushed stone base) road surface with not less than a two course inverted penetration asphalt surface, and shall be not less than twenty-four (24) feet in width, with a ten (10) foot shoulder on each side. If this section is used, the minimum right-of-way width shall be seventy (70) feet, and if a major street, as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, crosses or forms a boundary of the subdivision, the right-of-way width shall be as required in the Street Ordinance. 12-C. Lot Width: If the subdivider constructs streets under the Urban -Rural Section, as authorized in 12-B above, the minimum lot width shall be one hundred (100) feet. 12-D. Water Supply: Fire hydrants are not required. The water supply system shall comply with the requirements of the State Department of Health. 12-E. Sanitary Sewers: The sanitary sewer system shall comply with requirements of the State Department of Health. 12-F. Drainage: May be by surface channels. 12-G. Street Lights: Are not required. 12-H. 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 of the City Limits, including garbage collection and street maintenance. SECTION 13. CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. 13-A.1. Whenever the standards and specifications in this ordinance conflict with those contained in another ordinance, the most stringent or restrictive provisions shall govern. Ordinance No. 690 SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP. Page 23 14-A. 1. 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. SECTION 15. REPEALING CLAUSE. 15-A. to Ordinance No. 210 is hereby repealed, and all ordinances and/or resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 16, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. 16-A. 1. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void, or invalid, the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the City Council in adopting this ordinance, that no part thereof, or provisions or regulations contained herein shall become inoperative, or fail by reason of the unconstitutionality or invalidity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or provision of this ordinance. SECTION 17. PENAL PROVISIONS. 17-A. 1. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance, within the corporate limits of the City of College Station, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined an amount not exceeding two hundred ($200. 00). Each day that such violation continues shall be a separate offense. Prosecution or conviction under this provision shall never be a bar to any other relief for violation of this ordinance. 17-A. 2. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance, 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 17-A. 1 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 ordinance. Ordinance No. 690 Page 2-1 THIS ORDINANCE shall take effect and be in force, from and after its passage, approved for publication, as provided for in Article III, Section 35, of the Charter of the City of College Station, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of July, 1970. APPROVED: ATTEST: 4CiSecretary las Ordinance No. 690 CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS Page 25 APPENDIX A 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. (Seal) Given under my hand and seal on this day of , 19 Notary Public, Brazos County, Texas 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. (Seal) Ordinance No. 690 Page 26 APPENDIX A 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, Texas APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 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 ATTEST: Secretary CERTIFICATE OF THE COUNTY CLERK STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS 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. County Clerk Brazos County, Texas (SEAL) If I