A. Purpose. The purpose of a Minor Plat is to simplify divisions of land under certain circumstances as outlined in Texas Local Government Code Section 212.0065.
B. Applicability. An Application for approval of a Minor Plat may be filed only in accordance with State law, when all of the following circumstances apply:
1. The proposed division results in four (4) or fewer lots;
2. All lots in the proposed Subdivision front onto an existing public street and the construction or extension of a street or alley is not required to meet the requirements of these Subdivision Regulations and Development Standards; and
3. Except for Right-of-Way widening and easements, the plat does not require the extension of any municipal facilities to serve any lot within the Subdivision.
C. Application Requirements. The requirements for the submittal of a Minor Plat shall be determined by the Director of Planning.
D. Additional Requirements. The Application must also meet the following requirements to be considered a Minor Plat:
1. The proposed Plat shall be for the Subdivision of one lot into four (4) or fewer lots.
2. The person, firm or corporation owning the property shall not have more than one Minor Plat approved during any twelve (12) month period.
3. The person, firm or corporation presenting the proposed Plat shall dedicate all easements and Right-of-Way as required elsewhere in these regulations.
E. Minor Plat Criteria for Approval. The following criteria shall be used to determine whether the Application for a Minor Plat shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied:
1. The Minor Plat is consistent with all zoning requirements for the property (if applicable), any approved Improvement Agreement (if applicable), and all other requirements of these Subdivision Regulations and Development Standards that apply to the Plat;
2. All lots to be created by the plat already are adequately served by improved public street access and by all required City utilities and services and by alleys, if applicable;
3. The ownership, maintenance and allowed uses of all designated easements have been stated on the Minor Plat; and
4. Except for Right-of-Way widening and easements, the plat does not require the extension of any municipal facilities to serve any lot within the subdivision.
F. Action by Director of Planning. The Director of Planning shall:
1. Initiate review of the plat and materials submitted.
2. Determine whether the Minor Plat meets the regulations of these Subdivision Regulations and Development Standards.
3. Act within thirty (30) calendar days following the Official Submission Date, unless the Applicant submits a Waiver of Right to 30-Day Action as outlined in
§ UDC-3.02.01D.
a. If no decision is rendered by the Director of Planning, or if the Director of Planning has not deferred the Application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for decision, within the thirty (30) day period described above or such longer period as may have been agreed upon, the Minor Plat, as submitted, shall be deemed to be approved.
4. Take one of the following actions:
a. Approve the Minor Plat;
b. Approve the Minor Plat with conditions, which shall mean that the Minor Plat shall be considered to have been approved once such conditions are fulfilled and until the conditions are satisfied, it is considered denied; or
c. Defer the Minor Plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration prior to expiration of the required 30-day approval period unless a Waiver of Right to 30-Day Action is submitted in accordance with
§ UDC-3.02.01D.
G. Deferral of Decision of a Minor Plat Application, per F.4.c above, if the Director of Planning defers the Minor Plat Application to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, the procedures shall be the same as the procedures for action on a Final Plat.
H. Procedures for Minor Plat Recordation Following Approval. The procedures for recordation of a Minor Plat shall be the same as the procedures for recordation of a Final Plat, as outlined in
§ UDC-3.03.06J.
I. Revisions Following Approval. Revisions may only be processed and approved as a Replat or Amending Plat, as applicable.
