Article VII. Plats And Data  

ARTICLE VII. PLATS AND DATA

A. Preliminary plats.

(1) The preliminary plats shall be prepared on sheets a maximum size of 24 inches by 36 inches, regardless of the size of the subdivision.

(2) The scale should be one hundred (100) feet to the inch (one inch equals one hundred feet) but may be two hundred (200) feet to the inch (one inch equals to two hundred feet) in cases of large developments which would exceed the dimensions of a sheet at one hundred (100) foot scale.

(3) Each subdivision consisting of three (3) acres or more shall be prepared on a topographic base map showing contours at intervals not greater than five (50 feet. Any subdivision smaller than three acres which, in the opinion of the city's chief administrative officer, would be affected by the topographical features of the terrain shall also show contours at two (2) foot intervals. All topographical maps shall be based on sea level data.

(4) The following data will be shown on the preliminary plat:

a. Record lot lines, survey abstract lines, corporation lines and the location of existing utility easements, streets, highways, expressways and freeways traversing, abutting or within a reasonable distance.

b. The proposed locations and widths of streets, alleys easements, walkways, open channels and lots.

c. The title of subdivision or addition, name of subdividers and engineer, surveyor or planner, platting the tract.

d. The names and areas of large tracts and/or lot dimensions and addition names of all property abutting or adjoining the subdivision and across the street.

e. The north point, scale and data.

f. Lot or tract numbers and/or city block numbers, addition names, dates recorded.

(5) All preliminary and final plats shall be printed on good grade processed paper blue line or district black and white.

(6) All plats shall be drawn with north direction to the top or left side of the map.

(7) The proposed building lines shall be shown in conformance with the zoning ordinance or provisions herein.

B. Final plats.

(1) All final plats shall be submitted on sheets 24 inches by 36 inches and to a scale of not less than one hundred (100) feet to the inch or larger. Where more than one sheet is required to encompass the subdivision, an index sheet, 24 inches by 36 inches, shall be filed showing the entire subdivision together with the complete dedication, attests, dates, titles and seals, on one (1) sheet.

(2) The exterior boundary of the subdivision shall be indicated by the distinct dash line and corner markers by individual symbols.

(3) The length and bearing of all straight lines, radii, arc lengths, tangent length and central angles of all curves shall be indicated along the boundary line of the subdivision and each block. All dimensions along the lines of each lot shall be shown. The curve data pertaining to block or lot boundary may be placed in a curve table at the base of the plat and prepared in the following manner:

CURVE TABLE

(4) The names of all adjoining subdivision, the dimensions of all abutting lots, lot and block numbers and accurate reference ties to courses and distances of at least two (2) recognized land corners shall be shown.

(5) The names and accurate location of all streets adjoining, abutting or within not more than five hundred (500) feet of the subdivision shall be shown.

(6) The location and dimension of any utility easement adjoining or abutting the subdivision or proposed within the subdivision shall be shown.

(7) The description and location of all survey monuments placed in the addition or subdivision shall be shown. In all subdivisions and additions corners shall be established at the corner of each block in the subdivision consisting of an iron rod or pipe not less than three-quarter (¾) inches in diameter and twenty-four (24) inches deep flush with the top of the sidewalk. Lot corners, consisting of iron rods or pipes of a diameter of not less than one-half (½) inch and eighteen (18) inches deep set flush with the top of the sidewalk. In addition, curve point markers shall be established of the same specifications as lot corners.

(8) The final plat shall show a title including the names of the addition or subdivision, the names of the owner and engineer or surveyor, scale and location of subdivision with reference to original land grant or survey and abstract number and north point with true or magnetic north.

(9) A certificate of ownership giving a metes and bounds description of the property, dedication of all streets, alleys, parkways and parks where donated to the city and dedication or reservation of all easements and drainage ways to the public use, signed and acknowledged before a notary public by the owner of the land, shall appear on the face of the plat or index sheet of the plats where two or more sheets are required.

(10) The certificate of the licensed professional engineer or licensed public surveyor who surveyed, mapped and monumented the land, which certificates shall be attested before a notary public, shall be placed on the face of the plat on index sheets or the plats together with the seals of the engineer or surveyor and notary public. Printed seals and signatures are prohibited except for extra prints that the owner or developer may need certified for other purposes. The certificate of the engineer or surveyor to be placed on the plat shall be as follows:

Know all men by these presents:

That I, ____________, do hereby certify that I prepared this plat from an actual and accurate survey of the land and that the corner monuments shown thereon were properly placed, under my personal supervision, in accordance with the subdivision regulations of the City of Vernon, Texas.

(11) At the time the developer files the final plat with the city's chief administrative officer, he shall also file a certificate showing that all taxes have been paid on the tract to be subdivided and that no delinquent taxes exist against the property.

C. [Improvements required.] Improvements required prior to acceptance of the subdivision by the city.

(1) Monuments.

a. Monuments as prescribed hereinabove shall be placed at all corners as required hereinabove.

(2) Street and alley improvements.

a. Before approval and acceptance of any final plat, the developer shall prepare, or have prepared, and submit three (3) copies of the complete engineering plans of streets, alleys, curb and gutters, storm sewers and drainage structures, and water and sanitary sewer improvements for the area covered by the final plat. The developer shall have these plans prepared by his own engineers subject to approval of the plans by the City of Vernon. The city's chief administrative officer shall review the plans and specifications and, if approved shall mark them approved and return one (1) set to the developer. If not approved, two (2) sets shall be marked with the objections noted and returned to the developer for correction. After approval of the plat and of the plans and specification, the developer shall cause his contractor to construct the said improvements in accordance with these regulations The city will inspect the installation of the improvements. When found to be installed in accordance with the plans and specifications, and after the improvements have been completed and upon receipt by the City of Vernon of a one (1) year maintenance bond from each separate contractor in the amount of ten (10) per cent of the contract price, along with three (3) sets of "as built" plans and one (1) set of "as built" sepias, the plans and sepias to be "as built" and upon receipt of a letter of the contractor's compliance with these regulations, then the city's chief administrative officer shall receive and approve for the City of Vernon the title, use and maintenance of the improvements.

All street improvements shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and requirements of the City of Vernon.

(3) Storm drainage.

a. An adequate storm sewer system consisting of inlets, pipes and other underground drainage structures with approved outlets shall be constructed where runoff of storm water and the prevention of erosion cannot be accomplished satisfactorily by surface drainage facilities. Areas subject to flood conditions as established by the city will not be considered for development until adequate drainage has been provided.

(4) Water.

a. All subdivisions shall be provided with an approved water system. In the corporate limits of the city, all subdivisions shall be connected with and supplied from the city water supply distribution system. Without cost to the city, the subdivider shall install all water lines. The engineer representing the subdivider shall prepare the plans and specifications for the water lines and present them to the city for approval before beginning construction. All construction shall be paid for by the subdivider. Meters will be installed by the water department of the city. (Amended by Ord. [No.] 793, 11-18-1968)

(5) Sanitary sewers.

a. All subdivisions shall be provided with an approved sewage disposal system and where the subdivision is inside the city limits of the City of Vernon shall be connected to the City of Vernon sanitary sewer system.

b. The developer shall furnish and install the complete sewage system, including the mains, manholes, cleanouts, Y-branches and service laterals for all lots, lift stations and appurtenances. The sewage system shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the master plan and standard specifications of the City of Vernon.

c. In locations where sanitary sewers are not available and where there is no immediate prospect for installation of sanitary sewers, then septic tanks of approved type may be installed in conformity with the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Vernon pertaining to public health, provided however that in no case shall septic tanks be installed without the express approval and inspection of the City of Vernon. (Amended by Ord. [No.] 793, 11-18-1968)

(6) As built plans.

a. The developer or his engineer shall present the city with a reproducible (sepia) complete "as built" set of plans and three (3) sets of blue line or black line prints on paper of as built plans for all paving, drainage structures, water mains and sewer mains within sixty (60) days after completion of each contract.

D. Withholding improvements until approved.

(1) The city hereby defines its policy to be that the city will withhold all city improvements of whatsoever nature, including the maintenance of streets and the furnishing of sewage facilities and water service from all additions, the platting of which has not been approved by the commission.

(2) The City of Vernon may withhold the issuing of a street number or building permit for the erection of any building in the City of Vernon on a newly subdivided parcel of land until all the requirements of these subdivision regulations have been complied with including installation of and acceptance by the city of all water works, sewage and paving improvements for the area designated.

(3) No construction work shall begin on the proposed improvements in any proposed subdivision prior to approval of the final plat by the City of Vernon and the filing of such plat with the County Clerk of Wilbarger County.

(Ord. No.793, 11-18-1968)