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The Round Rock Planning Commission met June 6, 1969 for the purpose of electing
a Chairmen end Vice Chairman. Members present vere: Charles Johnson, Leroy Walker,
Ben Bustin, Pedro Comanche, Gene Parker, Theo Zimmerman, Sr., and Mayor Dele Seater.
Mayor Hester acted as Chairman. Charles Johnson and Leroy Walker were nominated
and the vote vas a tie. The Mayor voted and Charles Johnson vas elected Chairman and
Leroy Walker Viee- Chairmen. Oliver Lappin, Sr. was secretary.
A discussion vas he4 on setting yip a meeting date. Notion vas made by Mr. Bustin
and seconded by Mr. Welker to meet on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 7 :D0
P.M. at City Ball. The motion carried.
Diecussioa was had on the problems the Planing Oommleaion would handle. Mr.
Bustin suggested the Planing Commission do nothing that vas not in writing. Mr.
Bustin further suggested that Mr. Carothers attend the Planning Commission meetings,
thereby having a better coordination between the City Council and the Planning Commie -
010n.
The Planning Commission members were in agreement to set up a meeting vith Mr.
Joseph, for Thursday, June 12, and Chairman Johnson is to contact Mr. Joseph and re-
quest his preaeace to diacuss ways and means of reaching en agreement to settle the
controversy over the Southern Terrace Subdivision.
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Motion vas made by Mr. Bustin and seconded by 64. Walker, that the ssretlng•be- I 1
adjourned. Motion carried.
June 12, 1969
A meeting of the Bound Rock Planning Commission vas called to order on June 12,
1969 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Ball by Chairman Charles Johnson.
Charles Johnson introduced two guests: • Mrs. Connie Shirley of the Austin tewe-
papers, and Mrs. Charlotte Labit.
Minutes of the June 6 meeting were read by Leroy Walker and approved as read.
The ilrst item on the agenda vas the Southern Terrace Subdivision. Johnson
said be had contacted Tom Joseph and Joseph stated that neither he nor any of his
representatives would be present at the meeting. Johnson said. that Joseph stated
that he 'didn't care to get into a discussion and would leave it ep to the Planning
Commission to decide what they wanted him to do." Be did say that he would meet with
a delegation from the Commission and would accept anything that they said for him to
do." Johnson emphasized that these were not Joseph's erect words.
Leroy Walker asked whether Joseph intended 10 put trailer housed on the proper-
ty and Johaeon replied that he did. Johnson stressed that Joseph did meet every
requirement of the City's subdivision ordinance.
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of the discussion Johnson stated that there were two procedures thai could be followed.
1- Give Joseph a list of Subdivision ordioencee and tell him to meet them.
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2. Ask for a final subdivision plan and have him meet vith the Commission on
the final ;Piling of the plan.
Benny Bustin then etated the only vay that the original plan could be taken off
record vas to vacate it and start over again.'
The question of the dedication of streets in the Southern Terrace subdivision
vas brought up and Theo Zimmerman said he dedicated his streets and that it should be to
Joseph's advantage to dedicate his.
Bustin then moved that "the commission ask him to re- submit his subdivision plan
with the proper information."
The motion vas seconded by Walker. A vote vas called and the motion passed unani-
mously.
Chairman Johnson then appointed a committee made up of three members of the Commie -
sion -Travis Johnson, Pete Comecho and himself - to tale the minutes of the meeting to
Joseph and ask him for any discussion be might have and try to show him what they thought.
The purpose was to get Joseph's reactions, stated Bustin. Comanche said he would be
busy next week and Johaeon appointed Walker to replace him. The committee Lee to meet
Monday, June 16 at 10:00 to talk with Joseph.
The second item of businese vas introduced by Charles Johnson. He said Ed Hoch of
Houston who vas working out a master plan for City had talked vith him today. Hoch
asked for the Planning Commission to meet with him next Thursday, June 19, to look at e
Mater plan which should be ready in about two months. Johnson said he would like for
all to be present if possible. The meeting would be at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall
Johnson shoved the new subdivision ordinance which James Carothers has submitted to
the City Council, which has not shown any reaction to the ordinance. Carothers said he
had made the ordinance more specific. He said the material was taken from a pamphlet
produced by the Texas Municipal Teague which interviewed cities aerbes the state.
.Johnson said copies of the new subdivision ordinance would be given to the Planning
Commission and that he would also try to have copies of the old one printed up.
This was the lent item of the meeting on discussion and the meeting van adjourned.
September 18, 1969
Chairman Charles Johnson called the meeting to order. Minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
Members attending were Charles Johnson, Theo Zimmerman, Sr., Travis Johnson, Ben
Bustin, Pedro Comanche, Gene Parker and Oliver Leppin, 3r.
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SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 8
CODE OF ORDINANCES
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 8
CODE OF ORDINANCES
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
Containing original ordinances as
passed October, 1969 and amendments
passed by the City Council prior to
and including June, 1987.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 8: SUBDIVISIONS
Section 1: General Purpose of Chapter 148
Section 2: Definitions 1
A. City 148
B. Subdivision 148
C. Resubdivision 149
D. Shall or May 149
E. Plat 149
F. Major Street 149
G. Secondary or Collector Street 149
H. Minor or Residential Streets 149
I. Secretary 149
J. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction 150
K. General Plan 150
L. Revised Preliminary 150
M. Certificate of Serviceability - 150
N. City Engineer 150
O. Urban Services Element 150
Section 3: Purpose and Jurisdiction 151
A. Regulations to Control Subdivision of Land 151
B. Territorial Limits of Regulations 151
Section 4: Application 151
A. City Planning and Zoning commission Approval
Required 151
B. City Improvements to be Withheld 151
C. Building Permits Withheld, Unless Chapter
Complied With 152
Section 5: Processing Procedure 152
A. Concept Plan 152
1. Required Copies; Filing Deadline 152
2. Listing of Adjacent Property Owners Required 152
3. Planning Department to Notify Affected
Property Owners 152
4. Scale 152
5. Planning and Zoning Commission to Review Plat
Within Thirty (30) Days 153
6. Planning and Zoning Commission to Note Its
Action 153
7. Distribution of Plat Copies 153
8. Authority to Proceed 153
B. Preliminary Plat 153
1. Required Copies; Filing Deadline 153
2. Plat Requirements 154
3. Director of Planning to Certify Information 156
4. Planning and Zoning Commission to Review
Within Thirty (30) Days 156
5. Planning and Zoning Commission to Note its
Action 156
6. Distribution of Plat Copies 156
7. Authority to Proceed 156
C. Final Plat 157
1. Required Copies: Filing Deadline 157
a. Consideration of Plat 157
b. Plat filed with Director of Planning 157
c. Annexation 157
d. Plat to be accomplished by Application for
Zoning 158
e. Plat Requirements 158
2. Planning and Zoning Commission to Review Final
Plat 161.1
3. Should final plat as submitted fail to meet
conditions 161.1
4. Time of Approval 161.1
D. Only One (1) Plat Required 161.2
E. Urban Services Plan 161.2
1. To be Adopted Annually 161.2
2. Copy of Present Plan 161.3
F. Certificate of Serviceability Pursuant To Urban
Services Plan Required 161.3
1. Certificates Required for New or Revised
Subdivisions 161.3
2. Application For and Issuance of Certificates 161.3
3. Appeal 161.4
Section 6: General Requirements and Standards 162
A. Subdivider To Retain An Engineer; Other Requirements.162
1. Responsibilities of Engineer 162
2. Subdivider To File Either Letter of Credit or
Performance Bond Prior to Approval of Final Plat.162
3. Requirements Prior to Final Acceptance for
Maintenance 162
B. Streets - General 162.2
1. Arrangement 162.2
a. Introduction of New Street Systems 162.2
2. Street Design Criteria 163
a. Soils Investigation 163
b. Pavement Design 163
c. Curb and Gutter 163.1
d. Backfill Behind Curb 164
e. Utility Locations in Street 164
3. Width 164
4. Curves 164
a. Major Streets 165
b. Collector Streets 165
c. Minor Streets 165
d. Reverse Curves 165
e. Street Jogs /Intersections 165
5. Intersections 165
6. Cul -De -Sacs 165
7. Partial or Half- Streets 166
8. Street Names 166
9. Private Streets 166
C. Alleys 166
1. Pavement Type 166
2. Width 166
3. Drainage 166
D. Sidewalks 167
E. Lots 167
1. Area 167
2. Width 167
3. Lot Facing 168
a. Street Frontage 168
b. Double Front 168
c. Front Facing 168
4. Lot Numbering 168
5. Driveway Restrictions 168
F. Blocks 169
1. Block Length 169
a. Residential - Single Family Standard or
Large Lot Development 169
b. Residential Two - Family or Small Lot
Development 169
c. On MaJor Streets 169
d. Block Length 169
2. Block Width 169.1
3. Block Numbering 169.1
G. Building Lines 169.1
H. Easements 169.1
I. Drainage and Storm Sewers 170
1. Design 170
2. Design and Construction 170
a. Manholes 170
b. Inlets 170
c. Pipes 170
d. Major Drainage Ways 170
e. Open Sections 171
f. Sedimentation Controls 171.3
J. Water System 171.3
1. Water Mains 171.4
2. Threading 172
3. Valves 172
4. Oversize Mains 172
a. Size of Mains 172
b. Oversize - On -Site Mains 172
c. Oversize - Approach Main 173
d. Oversize Account 173
e. Reimbursement 173.1
f. Oversize Credit 173.1
g. Determining LUE Fee, Reimbursement Rate,
and Interest Rate 173.1
h. Fees. Reimbursement Rate and Interest
Rate 173.2
1. (Intentionally deleted) 173.2
j. Agreements by City to Construct Water
Mains 173.2
K. Sanitary Sewer System 174
1. Connection With Sanitary Sewer System
Required; Exception 174
2. Subdivider to Provide Sewer Service to
Each Lot 175
3. Subdivider to Submit Certificate 175
4. Sewer Location 175
5. Materials 175
6. Constrution 175.1
7. Piping Size 175.1
S. Manhole 175.1
9. Force Mains 175.1
10. Oversize Mains 175.1
a. Size of Mains 175.1
b. Oversize - On -Site Mains 175.1
c. Oversize - Approach Mains 175.2
d. Oversize Account 175.2.
e. Reimbursement 175.3
f. Oversize Credit 175.3
g. Determining LUE Fee, Reimbursement Rate,
and Interest Rate 175.4
h. Fees, Reimbursement Rate and Interest Rate 175.4
i. (Intentionally deleted) 175.4
j. Agreements by City to Construct Wastewater
Mains 175.4
L. Street Lighting 176
M. Traffic Control Signs, Street Signs and Water
Meter Boxes 176
N. Flood Regulation 176
1. Proposals to Minimize Flood Damage 176
2. Public Facilities to Minimize Flood Damage 176
3. Adequate Drainage to be Provided 176
0. Dedication of Park Lands or Payment of Fees in
Lieu Thereof 176.1
1. Definitions 176.1
a. Minor Subdivision 176.1
b. Major Subdivision 176.1
c. Park Improvements 176.1
d. Holding Costs 176.1
2. Criteria for Voluntary Land Dedication 176.1
a. Eligibility of Subdivisions for Park Land
Dedication 176.1
b. Land Dedication Guidelines 176.2
c. Location 176.2
d. Credit for Private Park Land and
Facilities 176.2
3. Criteria for Contributions in Lieu of
Park Land 176.2
a. Cash Contribution in Lieu of Park Land 176.2
b. Deposition of Cash Contributions 176.3
c. Park Improvements in Lieu of Park Land 176.3
d. Combinations of Contributions in Lieu of
Park Land 176.4
4. Letter of Credit 176.4
5. Reservation of Additional Park Land 176.4
a. City May Elect to Hold Such Land By 176.4
6. Land Treatment 176.5
7. Transfer of Land 176.5
8. Payment of Fees in Lieu of Land 176.5
Section 7: Survey Requirements 177
A. Placement of Monument 177
B. Bench Marks 177
C. Lot Markers 177
Section 8: Reservations 177
A. Permitted Purposes 177
B. Designation on Plat 177
C. Schools 178
Section 9: Variances 178
Section 10: As -Built Drawings 178
Section 11: alLas Fees 178
Section 12: Penalties 179
A. Violation of Any Provision of Chapter 179
B. Other Legal Remedies 179
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CHAPTER 8
SUBDIVISIONS
SECTION 1: GENERAL PURPOSE OF CHAPTER
This Chapter shall govern every person, firm, partnership,
association, corporation or other legal entity owning any
tract of land within the corporate limits of the City of
Round Rock and within the extraterritorial jurisdiction
of this City as prescribed by the State law, as from time
to time amended, who may hereafter divide any tract into
two (2) or more parts for the purpose of laying out any
subdivision of any tract of land or any addition to said
City, or for laying out suburban lots or building lots
or any lots, and streets, alleys or parks or other por-
tions intended for public use or the use of purchasers
or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto.
SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Chapter, certain terms and words
are hereby defined; terms not defined herein shall be
construed in accordance with the City Zoning Ordinance
(Chapter 11), other Codes and Ordinances or their
customary usage and meaning.
A. CITY
The City of Round Rock.
B. SUBDIVISION
The division of any lot, tract, or parcel of land into
two (2) or more lots or sites for the purpose of sale or
building development or transfer of ownership, whether
immediate or future. Such term shall include resubdivision
of land or lots. The following shall not be defined as
subdivision: testamentary division of property, partner-
ship division of property upon dissolution, or division
of property between two (2) cr more owners of an undivided
interest by court order. Division of lard into parcels
of five (5) acres or more shall not be included within
this definition of subdivision unless any such subdivision
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of five (5) acres or more includes the planning or
development of a new street.
C. RESUBDIVISION
The division of an existing subdivision, together with
any change of lot size therein, or with relocation of any
street lines.
D. SHALL OR MAY
The word "shall" shall be deemed mandatory; the word
"may" shall be deemed permissive.
E. PLAT
A map or chart of the subdivision. It shall include the
plan, plat or replat, - both singular and plural.
F. MAJOR STREET
A principal traffic thoroughfare which continues, or is
intended to continue, across the City and which serves to
connect remote parts of the City. It may also be a
principal connecting street with State or Federal highways.
G. SECONDARY OR COLLECTOR STREET
A continuous street through several residential districts
intended as a connecting street between residence dis-
tricts and major streets or business districts.
H. MINOR OR RESIDENTIAL STREETS
All streets not otherwise indicated.
I. SECRETARY
The Secretary of the Round Rock Planning and Zoning
Commission, or the authorized representative of the
Secretary.
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J. EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
That area adjacent to the corporate limits of the City
over which the City is authorized to control, among
other things, subdivisions as prescribed or defined by
law.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
K. GENERAL PLAN
A map or plat designed to illustrate the general design
features and street layout of a proposed subdivision
which is proposed to be developed and platted in sections.
L. REVISED PRELIMINARY
A plat which has been previously submitted and is being
re- submitted with changes.
(Ordinance No. 438 of April 7, 1977)
M. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEABILITY
A document issued at no charge by the City Engineer,
certifying that a proposed plat can be adequately served
with water and sewer according to the Urban Services
Element of the General Plan.
N. CITY ENGINEER
A duly qualified and licensed engineer hired by the City.
In the event the City does not have an engineer, his
duties herein shall be performed by the City Manager with
recommendations of consulting engineers as needed.
O. URBAN SERVICES ELEMENT
An element of the General Plan for the City of Round Rock
as adopted and amended by the City Council.
(Ordinance No. 487 of October 12, 1978)
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SECTION 3: PURPOSE AND JURISDICTION
A. REGULATIONS TO CONTROL SUBDIVISION OF LAND
The City Council of the City of Round Rock does hereby
adopt the following regulations to hereafter control the
subdivision of land within the corporate limits of the
City of Round Rock and within the extraterritorial jur-
isdiction thereof, in order to provide for the safe,
orderly and healthful development of the community and
to secure adequate provisions for traffic, light, air,
recreation, transportation, water, drainage, sewage,
and other public facilities.
B. TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF REGULATIONS
The territorial jurisdiction under this Chapter shall in-
clude all land located within the corporate limits of the
City and all land lying within one -half (1/2) mile of the
corporate limits of the City, as from time to time extended
SECTION 4: APPLICATION
A. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVAL REQUIRED
It shall be unlawful for any landowner, or the agent of
any landowner, to lay out, subdivide, plat, or replat
any land into lots, blocks, and streets within the juris-
dictional limits of the City without the approval of the
City Planning and Zoning Commission. It shall also be
unlawful for any such owner or agent to offer for sale
or to sell any such property therein or thereby which has
not been laid out, subdivided, platted, or replatted in
accordance with this Chapter.
B. CITY IMPROVEMENTS TO BE WITHHELD
The City will make no improvements nor will the City main-
tain any streets or furnish any public utility service in
any addition or subdivision for which approved preliminary
and final plats are not on file with the City Secretary
and the County Clerk.
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C. BUILDING PERMITS WITHHELD UNLESS CHAPTER COMPLIED WITH
No street number and no building permit shall be issued
for the construction of any building on any piece of
property subdivided after the date hereof, unless said
property has been subdivided or resubdivided in accor-
dance with this Chapter.
SECTION 5: PROCESSING PROCEDURE
A. CONCEPT PLAN
(1) Required Copies: Filing Deadline
The subdivider shall submit a concept plan of the
entire area being subdivided. A reproducible
tracing and the number of legible copies outlined
in the current concept plan checklist shall be sub-
mitted to the Planning and Community Development
Department for presentation to the planning and
zoning commission on the designated plat submission
date preceding the meeting at which approval is
requested.
(2) Listing of Adjacent Property Owners Required
The submittal shall contain a listing of all adja-
cent property owners and other property owners
within two hundred (200) feet of the property pro-
posed to be subdivided, with addresses as recorded
by Williamson County Tax Appraisal District.
(3) Planning Department to Notify Affected
Property Owners
The planning department will mail a notice, by
registered or certified mail, to each property
owner named as required by paragraph (2) above,
which notice shall state in effect that a sub-
division proposal is pending before the planning
and zoning commission, and shall include the date,
place, and time of the planning and zoning com-
mission meeting.
(4) Scale
The concept plan shall be drawn to the scale
designated on the current concept plan check list
and shall show or be accompanied by the information
outlined in the current concept plan checklist.
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(5) Planning and Zoning Commission to Review
within Thirty (30) Days
The planning and zoning commission shall review the
concept plan and within thirty (30) days, act upon
said plan as submitted or as modified and, if
approved, shall express its approval as
"conditional approval" and state the conditions of
such approval, if any, or if disapproved, shall
express its disapproval and the reasons therefor.
At the meeting during which the concept plan comes
up for review, the party submitting such plan shall
appear in person or by agent or by attorney.
(6) Planning and Zoning Commission to Note its Action
The planning and zoning commission shall note its
action and conditions, if any, on three (3) copies
of the concept plan.
(7) Distribution of Concept Plan
Of the three (3) copies, one (1) shall be returned
to the subdivider, one (1) shall be filed with the
director of planning, and one (1) shall be retained
by the planning and zoning commission.
(8) Authority to Proceed •
Approval of the concept plan does not constitute
acceptance of the subdivision, but is authority to
proceed with the preparation of the preliminary
plat. Any work done on the subdivision before the
final plat is accepted and recorded is done at the
risk of the subdivider. Approval of the concept
plan expires at the end of two (2) years. The
planning and zoning commission may, if a written
request from the subdivider is received prior to
the end of the two -year period, grant an extension
for up to two (2) additional years.
If any major changes are required by the planning
and zoning commission, the commission may require
submission of another concept plan.
B. PRELIMINARY PLAT
(1) Required Copies: Filing Deadline
The subdivider shall submit a preliminary plan of
the entire area being subdivided. A reproducible
tracing and the number of legible copies outlined
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in the current preliminary plan checklist shall be
submitted to director of planning for presentation
to the planning and zoning commission on the
designated plat submission date preceding the
meeting at which approval is requested.
(2) Plat Requirements
The plat shall be drawn to a scale of one inch to
one hundred feet (1" = 100') and shall show and be
accompanied by the following information:
(a) The name of the subdivision, which shall not
duplicate an existing or pending subdivision.
(b) A complete legal description by metes and
bounds of the land being subdivided.
(c) The total acreage and total number of lots and
blocks within the subdivision.
(d) The name of the owner (and address unless
given in letter of transmittal). If the owner
is a partnership, corporation, or other entity
other than an individual, the name of the
responsible individual such as president or
vice - president must be given.
(e) The name of the registered engineer or
registered public surveyor responsible for
preparing the plat..
(f) Scale: 1" = 100'. The prior written consent
of the Director of Planning and Community
Development will be required for use of a
smaller scale.
(g) North point, north to be at the top of the
sheet if possible.
(h) Date, each revision shall bear a new date.
(i) Ownership boundaries shall be drawn in very
heavy lines and shall include overall dimen-
sions and bearings.
(j) Boundary lines and adjacent right -of -way lines
of the proposed subdivision shall be drawn
with dashed lines.
(k) A tie to an original corner of the original
survey of which said land is a part.
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(1) Name and location of adjacent subdivisions,
streets, easements, pipelines, watercourses,
etc., and the property lines and name of
adjoining property owners in unsubdivided
tracts.
(m) Existing and proposed topographic and plani-
metric features within the subdivision,
including watercourses and ravines, high
banks, width of existing or proposed ease-
ments, contour lines at two (2) foot inter-
vals, and any other physical features
pertinent to the subdivision.
(n) Existing transportation features within the
subdivision including the location and width
of rights -of -way, streets, alleys and
easements.
(o) Proposed features including location, width,
surfacing, and name of streets; approximate
width and depth of all lots, location of
building lines, alleys and easements; and
schematic plans and outline specifications for
drainage, sanitary facilities and utilities.
(p) Designation of any sites for special uses
including churches, sewage disposal plants,
water plants, business, industry, or other
special land uses. If proposed use in
unknown, designate as unrestricted. Where a
proposed site in the area taken in by a pro-
posed addition or subdivision is planned for a
school, park or public building such site
shall be reserved on the preliminary plat for
the proposed facility.
(q) Limits of the 25 -year and 100 -year flood plain
for all waterways draining fifty (50) acres or
more.
(r) Statement that the preliminary plan conforms to
the adopted concept plan.
(s) Statement outlining the estimated average,
single family lot size and the estimated range
of lot sizes by groupings of less than 5,000
square feet, 5001 -5,500 square feet,
5,501 -6,000 square feet, 6,001 -6,500 square
feet, 6,500+ square feet.
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(3) Director of Planning to Certify Information
The director of planning or his designated repre-
sentative will certify that all of the above infor-
mation is on the plat submitted, and incomplete
submittals will be returned to the developer prior
to submittal to the planning and zoning commission.
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission to Review
within Thirty (30) Days
The planning and zoning commission shall review the
preliminary plat, and within thirty (30) days, act
upon said plan as submitted or as modified and, if
approved, shall express its approval as
"conditional approval" and state the conditions of
such approval, if any, or if disapproved, shall
express its disapproval and the reasons therefor.
At the meeting during which the preliminary plat
comes up for review, the party submitting such plan
shall appear in person or by agent or by attorney.
(5) Planning and Zoning Commission to Note its Action
The planning and zoning commission shall note its
action and conditions, if any, on four (4) copies
of the preliminary plat.
(6) Distribution of Plat Copies
Of the four (4) copies, one (1) shall be returned
to the subdivider, one (1) shall be filed with the
director of planning, one (1) shall be furnished to
the building official, and one (1) shall be
retained by the planning and zoning commission.
(7) Authority to Proceed
Approval of the preliminary plat does not consti-
tute acceptance of the subdivision, but is
authority to proceed with the preparation of the
final plat. Any work done on the subdivision
before the final plat is accepted and recorded is
done at the risk of the subdivider. Approval of
a preliminary plat expires at the end of one (1)
year. The planning and zoning commission may, if a
written request from the subdivider is received
prior to the end of the one -year period, grant an
extension for up to one (1) additional year.
If any major changes are required by the planning
and zoning commission, the commission may require
submission of another preliminary plat.
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C. FINAL PLAT
(1) Required Copies: Filing Deadline
The subdivider shall provide one (1) reproducible
tracing and the number of legible white print
copies of the final plat, outlined in the current
final plat checklist, to the planning and zoning
commission after the preliminary plat has been
approved and all required changes and alterations
thereto have been made.
(a) No final plat will be considered unless a con-
cept plan and preliminary plat has first been
submitted and approved, except:
(i) that the requirement for a concept plan
may be waived, in writing, by the direc-
tor of planning if in his opinion the
proposed subdivision requires no new
streets or utilities and has an
established land use by either existing
zoning or existing development, and
(ii) when the requirement for a concept plan
is waived in accordance with (i) above,
the applicant shall provide a list of
adjacent property owners outlined in 'sub -
section A(2) of this section and a public
hearing shall be held by the planning and
zoning commission in conjunction with its
consideration of the preliminary plat.
(b) The final plat shall be filed with the direc-
tor of planning at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the meeting at which approval is
requested.
(c) Annexation
Where land to be subdivided lies outside the
existing city limits a final plat shall be
accompanied by a petition for annexation;
except where the director of planning deter-
mines, in writing, that the city does not wish
to annex or is not capable of annexing the
subject land at the time the application for
final plat approval is requested.
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(d) Plat to be Accompanied by Application
for Zoning
Where land to be subdivided lies outside the
existing city limits and is to be annexed and
requires original zoning; or where land to be
subdivided lies within the existing city
limits and requires rezoning for the uses pro-
posed in the concept plan, a final plat shall
be accompanied by a zoning request which shall
be in conformance with the concept plan
approved by the planning and zoning com-
mission.
(e) Plat Requirements
The final plat shall be drawn in India ink on
tracing cloth, mylar or a comparable substi-
tute, sheets eighteen inches by twenty -four
inches (18" X 24 "), and to a scale of one inch
to one hundred feet (1" = 100'). Where more
than one (1) sheet is required, an index sheet
of maximum size, eighteen inches by twenty -
four inches (18" X 24 ") shall be filed showing
the entire subdivision. The following infor-
mation will be shown on or will accompany the
plat:
o A title including the name of the sub-
division; the name of the landowner or
owners; the name of the registered
engineer or registered public surveyor
responsible for the preparation of the
plat; the scale and location of the sub-
division with reference to an original
corner of the original survey of which
said land is a part; the date, north
point, and total acres in the
subdivision.
o The certificate of the registered
engineer or licensed surveyor who sur-
veyed, mapped and monumented the land
shall be placed on the face of the plat
as follows:
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
SKNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON 5
That I, , do hereby
certify that I prepared this plat from
an actual and accurate on- the - ground
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 Round Rock,
Texas.
Signature and Seal of
Registered Engineer or
Surveyor
o A certificate of ownership and dedication
to the public of all streets,
alleys, parks, playgrounds, or other
dedicated public uses, signed and
acknowledged before a notary public by
the owners and any holders of liens
against the land.
o An accurate on- the - ground boundary survey
of the property with bearings and distan-
ces and showing the lines of all adjacent
land, streets, easements, and alleys with
their names and width. (Street, alleys,
and lot lines in adjacent subdivisions
shall be shown dashed.) All necessary
data to reproduce the plat on the ground
must be shown on the plat.
o A certificate of approval to be signed by
the Chairman and Secretary of the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
placed on the face of the plat.
• The plat shall show all existing features
within the area being subdivided, such as
existing watercourses, railroads, width
of streets, alleys and easements to be
retained and other physical features
deemed pertinent to the subdivision.
o Streets, alleys and easements that are to
be dedicated shall be shown with the
following engineering data:
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o For streets: Complete curve data (Delta,
Length of Curve, Radius, Point of
Curvature, Point of Reverse Curvature,
Point of Tangency) shown on the cen-
terline of on each side of the street;
length and bearing of all tangents;
dimensions from all angle points of curve
to an adjacent side lot line shall be
provided. The number of feet of roadway
shall also be shown on the plat.
o For watercourses and easements:
Distances to be provided along the side
lot lines from the front lot • line or the
high bank of a stream. Traverse line to
be provided along the edge of all large
watercourses in a convenient location,
preferably along a utility easement if
paralleling the drainage easement or
stream.
o Lot and block liens and numbers of all pro-
posed lots and blocks with complete dimensions
for front, rear and side lot lines.
o Building set back lines shall be shown on all
lots.
o Two (2) sets of plans and specifications pre-
pared by a registered engineer shall be pro-
vided for the installation of water, sewer,
paving and drainage, and said plans and speci-
fications must be approved by the city manager
prior to the beginning of any construction of
the subdivision.
o A receipt showing that all taxes have been
paid shall be submitted with the final plat.
o The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
satisfied that the subdivider will be in a
financial position to install or cause to be
installed at his own cost, risk, and expense
all of the improvements herein required. The
Planning and Zoning Commission may require
such security as it in its sole and absolute
discretion may deem best in order to insure
the orderly development within any sub-
division, specifically including, but not
limited to a performance bond equal to the
estimated cost of the improvements; a bank
letter of credit; a personal guarantee; or by
requiring the subdivider to grant a lien upon
the property contained in such subdivision in
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favor of the City of Round Rock to secure the
estimated cost of such improvements. It is
expressly understood that as a condition to
the approval of said subdivision, no sales
will be completed until all utilities are
installed and all other improvements required
by this Chapter are made within the block in
which said lot is contained.
o Drainage easements to cover the limits of the
25 -year flood plain.
• Limits of the 100 -year flood plain.
o Minimum finished floor slab elevations, at a
minimum of one (1) foot above the 100 -year
flood plain level, for all lots adjacent to or
affected by the flood plain.
A certificate of a registered professional
engineer shall be placed on the face of the
plat as follows:
STATE OF TEXAS S
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON S
I, . , do hereby certify that the
information contained on this plat complies
with the subdivision ordinances and the storm -
water drainage policy adopted by the City of
Round Rock, Texas.
(Ordinance No. 1233 of January 8, 1987)
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(2) Planning and•Zoning Commission to Review Final Plat
The City Planning and Zoning Commission shall review
the final plat, and when satisfied that all conditions
and requirements have been met, the City Planning and
Zoning Commission shall approve said plat, using the
following format:
Approved this day of , 19 ,
by the City Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Round Rock, Texas.
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Chairman
Secretary
(3) Should the final plat as submitted fail to meet the
conditions and requirements of this Chapter, the
City Planning and Zoning Commission shall disapprove •
.said plat and note its disapproval thereon, and
attach thereto a statement of the reasons for dis-
approval. In the event of disapproval, the City may
withhold all City improvements of whatsoever nature
including the furnishing of sewerage facilities and
water service•from all additions which have not been
approved as, provided by law and further, permits may
not be issued by the Building Inspector of the City
on any piece of property other than an original or a
resubdivided lot in a duly approved and recorded sub-
division.
(4) Time of Approval
Approval or disapproval of the final plat shall be
voted by the City Planning and Zoning Commission .
within thirty (30) days after submission of said
final plat. Failure to act within thirty (30)
days of the regularly scheduled meeting at which
the plat would have been presented, shall constitute
approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission unless
additional time is requested by the developer.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
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R:. ONLY ONE (1) PLAT REQUIRED
If the preliminary plat of a subdivision meets with the
hereinbefore set forth requirements for a final plat, the
Planning and Zoning Commission may, on request of the.
. subdivider, consider such plat as a final plat and approve
or disapprove the same as such. If the preliminary plat
is. approved only as such, a final plat shall be filed in
accordance with the other provisions of this Subdivision
Chapter.
If the subdivider elects to use this alternative, then
he shall provide cne (1) reproducible tracing and thirty
(30) white -print copies of the plat to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
(Ordinance No. 431 of June 10, 1976)
URBAN SERVICES PLAN
(1) To be Adopted Annually
At least annually, the Council shall adopt by ordinance
the Urban Services Plan, a true and correct copy of
which is to be on file in the Public Works Department.
If the Council shall fail to adopt such Urban Services
Plan, then the plan last previously adopted shall re-
main in effect until such time that a new or amended
plan is adopted:
(Ordinance No. 712 of September 13, 1979)
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(2) Copy of Present Plan
The City of Round Rock hereby adopts by reference,
the Urban Services Plan entitled, "Urban Services
Plan: Water and Sewer Needs, City of Round Rock,
Texas; August, 1979 ", one copy of which is on file
with the Public Works Department and available for
public inspection. .
(Ordinance No. 713 of September 13, 1979)
F. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEABILITY PURSUANT TO
URBAN SERVICES PLAN REQUIRED
(1) Certificates Required for New or Revised Subdivisions
(a) If a subdivider or developer wishes to obtain
City water and sewerage services for his proposed
or revised subdivision, he shall be required to
obtain a Certificate of Serviceability for the
number of proposed or revised lots prior to sub-
mitting a final plat or revised plat to the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission for its approval pur-
suant to the terms and provisions of this Sub-
division Chapter:
(b) After a proposed final or revised plat has been
issued a Certificate of Serviceability and has
received final approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, no additional Certificate shall be
required for the issuance of building permits for
lots located within the approved subdivision.
(Ordinance No. 487 of October 12, 1978)
. (2) Application For and Issuance of Certificates
(a) With respect to an application for a Certificate
of Serviceability, the City Engineer will be
primarily guided by the Urban Services Plan
as adopted by the City Council.
(Ordinance No. 712 of September 13, 1979)
(b) The City Engineer shall issue a Certificate of
Serviceability if the following requirements
are met:
(i) The application is for a proposed sub-
division located within a service level
with an actual estimated population of
less than the stated population limitation,
and,
(ii) The projected population, as a result of
the application, will not exceed the stated
population limitation, and
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(iii) The City Engineer determines that the .
number of lots in the proposed subdivision
can be adequately. served.
(Ordinance No. 487 of October 12, 1978)
(c) In the event the City Engineer determines that
a Certificate of Serviceability cannot be issued,
he shall provide the applicant with a written
statement setting forth the inadequacies of the
present system, planned improvements, if any,
according to the Urban Services Plan, and the date
such improvements are scheduled to be provided
by the City.
(Ordinance No. 712 of September 13, 1979)
(d) The applicant shall have the opportunity to respond
to the written statement with.alternative plans
or system improvements which will result in the
proposed subdivision being adequately served.
(e) Regardless of anything contained herein to the
contrary, if either requirements (i) or (ii) of
Subsection E(2b) above are not. met, a Certificate
of Serviceability may be issued if the following
requirements are met:
(i) The City Engineer determines, based upon
sound, generally accepted engineering
principles that the proposed subdivision
can in fact be adequately served without
adversely affecting existing connections, and
(ii) Any re- engineering procedures or improve-
ments will not result in any expense to the
City, and
(iii) Approval of the City Manager is obtained.
(f) Any alternate proposal of the applicant which
necessitates a major modification of the system,
any expense on the part of the City, or reimburse- -
meat to the applicant for installed improvements,
shall require prior approval of the City Council.
(3) Appeal
(a) Any decision of the City Engineer to withhold a
Certificate of Serviceability may be appealed to
the City Manager within ten (10) days of the
City Engineer's decision.
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(b) Any decision of the City Manager to withhold a
Certificate of Serviceability may be appealed
to the City Council by the applicant, by filing
a written request for hearing with the City
Secretary within ten (10) days of the City
Manager's decision.
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(c) When a request for hearing is properly filed,
the City Secretary shall place the matter on
the agenda for consideration by the Council at .
its next available regularly scheduled meeting.
(Ordinance No. 487 of October 12, 1978)
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SECTION 6: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
A. SUBDIVIDER TO RETAIN AN ENGINEER; OTHER REQUIREMENTS
(1) Responsibilities of Engineer
The subdivider shall retain the services of an
engineer, registered in the State of Texas, whose
seal shall be placed on each sheet of the drawings,
and who shall be responsible for the design and
inspection of the drainage, roads and streets, and
sewer and water facilities within the subdivision.
The services performed by the engineer shall be as
designated in the 1963 issue of "Manual of
Professional Practice - General Engineering Service ",
published by the Texas Society of Professional
Engineers, and shall include both design and in-
spection as defined therein.
(2) Subdivider To File Either Letter of Credit
or Performance Bond Prior to Approval of Final Plat
Prior to approval of the final plat, the subdivider
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shall file with the City Engineer either a irre-
vocable letter of credit issued by a banking or other
" financial institution authorized to do business in
Texas or a performance bond executed by a corporate
surety licensed to do business in the State of Texas,
in an amount equal to the cost of the uncompleted
and unaccepted improvements required by this Chapter,
as estimated by the City Engineer, conditioned that
the subdivider will complete such improvements within
two (2) years from the date of final plat approval.
Such letters of credit and bonds shall conform to
forms approved by the City Council.
(3) Requirements Prior to Final Acceptance
for Maintenance
Prior to final acceptance for maintenance of the
completed improvements by the City Council, the
subdivider shall file with the City Engineer the
following:
(a) Either a one (1) year warranty bond executed
by a corporate surety licensed to do business
in the State of Texas, conditioned that the
improvements are free from defects in materials
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and workmanship, or a letter of credit from
a banking or other financial institution
authorized to do business in Texas, committing
funds for the correction and repair of any
defects in materials or workmanship; said
bonds or letters of credit shall be in the
amount of ten (10%) percent of the contract
price, and they shall conform to forms approved
by the City Council, and
Ordinance No. 624 of June 28, 1979)
(b) One (1) set of reproducible "AS BUILT" plans
for each project, which further contains or
has attached thereto a certificate of a regis-
tered professional engineer in substantially
the following form:
STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON X
I , do hereby certify that the improve-
ments as built and as described herein comply with the sub-
division ordinances and stormwater drainage policy adopted
by the. City of Round Rock, Texas.
(Ordinance No. 952 of April 8, 1982)
Signature and Seal of Registered
Professional Engineer
(c) an affidavit from the subdivider stating that
to the best of his information and belief, the
contractor(s) has complied with the regulations
contained in this Chapter.
(Ordinance No. 624 of June 28, 1979)
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B. STREETS - GENERAL
The subdivider shall be responsible for constructing paved
streets and curbs and gutters within the subdivision,
subject to the conditions contained herein.
(1) Arrangement
Unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, provision'shall be made for the extension
of major streets through any new subdivision.
Collector streets shall be provided as required by
the Commission for the circulation of traffic through
the subdivision and the connection thereof to the
major streets. 'Adequate minor streets shall be pro -
vided to accommodate the subdivision. Off- center
street intersections with streets in adjacent sub-
divisions should be avoided. All major.and collector
streets shall be continuous or in alignment with
existing streets unless variations are deemed advis-
able by the Commission due to topography and require-
ments of traffic circulation.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
(a) Residential developments which introduce new street systems
shall endeavor to avoid a grid design and shall be encouraged,
within the framework of applicable ordinances, to plan street
systems that offer curvalinear design while facilitating safe and
adequate traffic circulation.
(subdivisioh ordinance No. 1194 April 24, 1936)
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(2) Street Design Criteria
(a) Soils Investigation
The subdivider shall, at his own expense, cause
to be made a soils investigation by a qualified
and independent geotechnical engineer licensed
to practice in the State of Texas. The field
investigation shall include test borings within
the rights -of -way of all proposed streets. The
number of locations of such borings shall be
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
Atterberg limits and moisture contents shall be
determined for all significant boring samples.
The method used for these determinations shall
be the same as those used by the State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation using their
latest Manual of Testing Procedures, 100 -E Series
test methods. The results of the soils investiga-
tion shall be presented to the subdivider and to
the City Engineer in written report form. Included
as a part of the report shall be a graphical or
tabular presentation of the boring data giving
Atterberg limits and moisture contents, a soil
description of the layers of different soils en-
countered in the profile of the hole, their
limits in relation to a fixed surface datum, and
such other information as needed to complete the
soils investigation for pavement design purposes.
Minimum depth of soil profile boring holes shall
be ten feet (10') unless solid rock formations are
encountered sooner.
- (b) Pavement Design
Pavement design shall be based on the State Depart-
ment of Highways and Public Transportation triaxial
design criteria as follows:
Type of Total Equivalent Load Frequency Wheel Design
Street 18 Kip Single Axle Design Factor Load Kips
Load Applications ATDH
Residential 38,000 .75 8
Collector 150,000 .90 8
Major Thoroughfare 1,500,000 1.15 12
A written report containing pavement design data
and recommendations based on the soils investiga-
tion shall be prepared at the subdivider's expense
by a qualified geotechnical engineer licensed to
practice in the State of Texas and shall be
presented to the subdivider and to the City Engineer.
The report shall state the load criteria and the
soil classifications used. When approved by the
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City Engineer, the geotechnical engineer preparing
the report may use the triaxial classification
soils data given in SDPHT report number 3 -05 -71 -035
entitled, "Triaxial Classification of the Surface
Soils of Texas as Grouped by Soil Conservation
Service Series."
when using the triaxial data, the report shall so
state. The pavement design shall be subject to
the approval of the City Engineer and shall be
shown on the street construction plans as approved.
Where the plasticity index of the subgrade soil
(on which the street is to be built) is in excess
of 20, the pavement design shall include subgrade
stabilization unless approved otherwise by the
City Engineer. However, as an alternative,
stabilization of subgrade soils having a plasticity
index greater than 20 may be omitted from the pave-
ment design, provided that the warranty bond or
letter of credit described in Section 6.A(3) (a)
of this Chapter is extended from a period of one
(1) year to a period of two (2) years. When sub -
grade soils are stabilized the minimum depth of
stabilization shall be six inches (6 ") unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer. In
swelling clay soils stabilization, the stabilizer .
used shall be hydrated lime. The lime shall be
applied to the subgrade soil in slurry form unless
otherwise approved by. the Engineer. Flexible base
material and the stabilized layer, if used, shall
extend eighteen inches (18 ") behind of the back
of the curb. Minimum thicknesses of hot -mix, hot -
lay asphaltic concrete included in the pavement
design shall be one and one -half inches (11/2") for
residential streets, two inches (2 ") for collector
streets, and three and one -half inches (3h ") for
major thoroughfare classifications. Street and
alley pavements in commercial and industrial areas
shall utilize the design criteria set forth herein
for collector streets..
(c) Curb and Gutter
All streets shall have concrete curbs extending
six inches (6 ") above the pavement surface.
Pavements with asphalt surfaces shall have an
eighteen inch (18 ") concrete gutter six inches
(6 ") thick, the entire concrete curb and gutter
section shall be twenty -four inches (24 ") wide.
All valley gutters shall be of reinforced concrete
and shall be six feet (6') wide. Where valley
gutters are constructed, pavement at the curb
radii shall be squared off with reinforced
concrete. Minimum curb radii shall be as follows:
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Alleys
Commercial driveways
Residential driveways
(d) Backfill Behind Curb
Compacted backfill shall be placed on all of the
rights -of -way behind curbs to a minimum elevation
equal to the top of the curb.
(e) Utility Locations in Streets
Insofar as practicable, as determined by the City.
Engineer, utilities in the street rights -of -way
shall be situated behind the curb.
(Ordinance No. 641 of January 24, 1980)
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(3) Width
(a) Major streets shall have a minimum dedicated
right -of -way of ninety (90) feet and a minimum
paving width of sixty (60) feet.
(b) Collector streets shall have a minimum dedi-
cated right -of -way of sixty (60) feet and a
minimum paving width of forty (40) feet.
(c) Minor or residential streets shall have a
minimum right -of -way of fifty (50) feet and a
minimum pavement width of thirty (30) feet.
(d) Minor streets having a right -of -way width of
less than one hundred (100) feet shall be
increased to a one hundred (100) foot right -
of -way for a distance of one hundred fifty
(150) feet on either side of any intersection
with another major street. The right -of -way
shall be gradually and uniformly increased
from the regular right -of -way width to the one
hundred (100) foot width within an additional
one hundred fifty (150) feet.
(Ordinance No. 1196 of May 22, 1986)
(4) Curves
Complete curve data (Delta, Length of Curve, Radius,
Point of Curvature, Point of Reverse Curvature, Point
of Tangency) shown on the centerline or on each side
of the street; length and bearings of all tangents
and dimensions from all angle points of curve to
an adjacent side lot line shall be provided.
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(a) Major Streets
Curves in major streets are to have a center-
line radius of 2,000 feet or more. Exceptions
to this standard may be granted only by the
City Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
(b) Collector Streets
Curves in secondary or collector streets are
to have a centerline radius of 400 feet or
more. Exceptions to this standard may be
granted only by the City Planning and Zoning
Commission.
(Ordinance No. 690 of December 22, 1981)
(c) Minor Streets
Curves in minor or residential streets are to
have a maximum centerline radius of 150 feet
and a minimum centerline radius of 60 feet.
(d) Reverse Curves
Reverse curves are to be separated by a minimum
tangent of 100 feet.
(e) Street. Jogs /Intersections
Street jogs and street, intersections shall be
no closer than 150 feet.
(5) Intersections
(a) All streets, major, secondary, or minor, shall
intersect at a 90 degree angle. Variations
must be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
(b) Curbs at acute angle intersections approved by
the City Planning and Zoning Commission shall
have 25 foot radii at acute corners.
(c) Each new street intersection with, or extending
to meet, an existing street, shall be tied to
the existing street on centerline.
(6) Cul -De -Sacs
(a) Dead -end streets may be platted where the
Commission deems advisable and where the land
being subdivided adjoins property not being.
subdivided, in which case, the streets shall
be carried to the boundaries thereof. Streets
designed to be permanently dead -end, shall not
.be longer than 600 feet and shall be provided
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(1) Pavement Type
All alleys shall be paved with materials conforming
to street paving requirements.
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least 80 feet in diameter on a street right -of-
way of at least 100 feet in diameter.
(b) Temporary turn - arounds are to be used at the
end of a street more than 400 feet long that
will be extended in the future. The following
note should be placed on the plat: "Cross- hatched
area is temporary easement for turn - around until
street is extended (direction) in a recorded
plat."
(7) Partial or Half- Streets
Partial or half- streets may be provided where the
Planning and Zoning Commission feels that a street
should be located on a property line.
(8) Street Names
New streets shall be named so as to provide continuity
of name with existing streets and so as to prevent
conflict with identical or similar names in other
parts of the City.
(9) Private Streets
Private streets are prohibited.
A minimum paved width of ten (10') feet and a minimum
right -of -way of sixteen (16')feet shall be required
for all alleys.
(3) Drainage
Adequate drainage shall be provided within the paved
section or by swales to drain all lots to streets
without drainage easements through lots where
possible. The depth of swale shall be as required
for drainage with a minimum longitudinal slope of
one -half (1/2) of one (1 %) percent toward a street
or drainage easement.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
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D. SIDEWALKS
Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all streets
adjacent to property zoned for residential or commercial
uses. Sidewalks shall not be required along streets
adjacent to property zoned for industrial uses. Side-
walks on major thoroughfares or collector streets shall
be forty -eight inches (48 ") wide. Sidewalks on other
streets shall be at least forty -two inches (42 ") wide.
Sidewalks shall be located in the street right -of -way,
the exact location to be at the discretion of the direc-
tor of public works. Where trees or other objects block
the course of the sidewalks, the city building inspector
will locate and size the sidewalk. Pedestrial ramps
shall be required where sidewalks meet curbs.
(Ordinance No. 1043 of October 13, 1983)
E. LOTS
(L) Area
The area of all lots platted within the city shall
conform with Chapter 11 hereof, (the Zoning
Ordinance) on the basis of the district in which
such lots lie and the use to which they are to be
put and they shall conform to the regulations of
said Chapter 11, including any minimum area, width,
and depth requirements. All lots platted in sub-
divisions located outside the city limits, but
within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction
shall be a minimum of sixty -five hundred (6,500)
square feet, and shall otherwise conform to the
requirements of District SF -2, contained in Chapter
11. If approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission for smaller lots is sought the develop-
ment density shall be limited to the lesser of the
following:
(a) A minimum lot size of five thousand (5,000)
square feet, or
(b) Twice the density, expressed in dwelling units
per acre, of any recorded residential sub-
division lying within two hundred (200) feet
of the proposed development.
(2) Width
The minimum width of a lot at the front building
line of all lots platted within the city shall con-
form with Chapter 11 hereof, on the basis of the
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zoning district in which they lie. All lots
platted in subdivisions located outside the city
limits, but within the city's extraterritorial
jurisdiction shall conform to the requirements of
District SF -2, contained in Chapter 11.
(Ordinance No. 1194 of April 24, 1986)
(3) Lot Facing
(a) Street Frontage
Each lot shall be provided with the minimum
frontage on an existing or proposed public
street required by the Zoning Ordinance.
(b) Double Front
Double front lots are prohibited except when
backing on major thoroughfares.
(c) Front Facing
Wherever feasible, each lot should face the
front of a similar lot across the street. In
general, an arrangement placing adjacent lots
at right angles to each other should be
avoided.
(4) Lot Numbering
All lots shall be numbered consecutively within
each block. Lot numbering may be cumulative
throughout the subdivision if the numbering con-
tinues from block to block in a uniform manner that
has been approved of an overall preliminary plat.
(5) Driveway Restrictions
Rear and side driveway access to major thorough-
fares shall be prohibited.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
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F. BLOCKS
(1) Block Length
(a) Residential - Single Family Standard
or Large Lot Development
(i) Residential blocks for through streets
shall be no longer than thirteen hundred
fifty (1,350) feet measured along the
center of the block, nor shorter than six
hundred (600) feet.
(ii) Maximum block length along a.major street
shall be fifteen hundred (1,500) feet
except under special conditions upon
approval from the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
(b) Residential -Two Family or Small Lot
Development
Residential blocks for duplex or small lot
development (lots less than five thousand
(5,000) square feet) shall be designed to pro-
vide for a cul -de -sac or loop street pattern.
The maximum length for a-cul -de -sac designed
to accommodate duplex or'small lot development
shall be four hundred fifty (450) feet.
The maximum length of any leg of a loop road
shall be six hundred (600) feet provided the
total length of the loop does not exceed
twelve hundred (1,200) feet.
(c) On Maior Street
Maximum block length along a major street
shall be fifteen hundred (1,500) feet except
under special conditions and upon approval of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(d). Block length shall be measured along the cen-
terline of the street from the street's inter-
section with the right -of -way of any inter-
secting street or in the case of a cul -de -sac
from the said intersecting right -of -way to the
end of the cul -de -sac "bulb" right -of -way.
(Ordinance No. 1194 of April 24, 1986)
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(2) Block Width
Blocks shall be wide enough to allow two (2) tiers
of lots of at least minimum depth, except when pre-
vented by the size of the property or the need to
back up to a major thoroughfare.
(3) Block Numbering
Blocks shall be numbered consecutively within the
subdivision and /or sections of an overall plat as
recorded.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
G. BUILDING LINES
The building lines of all lots platted within the city
shall conform with the setback requirements of Chapter
11 hereof, on the basis of the zoning district in which
such lots lie. All lots platted in subdivisions located
outside the city limits, but within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction shall conform to the requirements of
District SF -2, contained in Chapter 11.
(Ordinance No. 1194 of April 24, 1986).
H. EASEMENTS
The subdivider shall dedicate or grant easements as
follows:
Where necessary to adequately serve the subdivision with
public utilities, easements shall be retained for poles,
wires, conduits, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water
lines, open drains, gas lines, or other utilities. Such
easements may be required across part of lots (including
side lines) other than along boundary lines, if in the
opinion of the Planning and Zoning Commission same is
needed.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
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I. DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWERS
Adequate drainage shall be provided within the limits of
the subdivisions. The protection of adjoining property
shall be considered in the review of plans submitted.
(1) Design of all drainage facilities, including inlets,
storm sewers, outfalls, culverts and ditches, shall
conform with the drainage criteria manual and the
stormwater drainage policy, as adopted.
(2) Design and construction of all drainage facilities
shall conform to the City of Round Rock specifications
and follow the general guidelines below:
(a) Manholes
Manholes (inlets or junction boxes) shall be
provided at all changes in grade or alignment,
sewer intersections, and at a maximum of one
thousand feet (1,000') on straight lines. If
monolithic, reinforced concrete sewer lines
are used, a manhole shall not be required
where leads from inlets intersect the main
sewer. Design of manholes shall conform to the
City of Round Rock Standard specifications. .
(b) Inlets
Design of inlets shall conform to the City of
Round Rock Standard specifications.
(c) Pipe
Pipe for storm drains shall be concrete pipe in
sizes as shown on the approved plans. Pipe
eighteen inches (18 ") or larger in diameter
shall be reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), ASTM C76,
Class 3. Where, in the opinion of the City
Engineer, added strength of pipe is needed for
traffic loads over minimum cover or for excessive
height of backfill, concrete pipe shall be
ASTM C14 Extra Strength or ASTM C76, Class IV or
Class V. Pipe shall have a minimum cover of not
less than one foot (1') over the top of pipe.
Monolithic, reinforced concrete sewers may be
used for storm sewers thirty -six inches (36 ") and
larger. 4
(d) Major Drainage Ways
Design of major drainage ways through a subdivision
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and major structures, such as box culverts or
bridges, across a major drainage channel,
shall be coordinated with Williamson County
Flood Control.
(Ordinance No. 952 of April 8, 1982)
(e) Open Sections
(i) Definitions:
Major Stream - Drains 5 sq. miles or more
Major Collector - Drains 20 acres or more
Minor Collector - Drains less than 20 acres
(ii) Minor collectors shall be constructed with
underground storm sewers. If it can be es-
tablished by certified engineering data to
the satisfaction of the city engineer that
storm sewers are not physically feasible,
open ditches may be used, provided that
such ditches are lined with concrete or
other permanent materials accepted by the
city engineer. These structures shall
be of sufficient cross section and slope
as to fully contain design flows and
facilitate self cleaning. Outfalls shall
enter major collector drainageways and
major streams at grade or be designed
and constructed with adequate concrete
aprons, energy dissipators or similar
features to prevent erosion.
(Ordinance No. 1059 of December 8, 1983)
(iii) (1) Major collector drainageways, deten-
tion ponds and related structures
may utilize either existing natural
open sections which may be modified,
or newly constructed facilities. If
modified or newly constructed faci-
lities are utilized, they shall be
lined with permanent materials
including., but not limited to:
concrete or vegetation (See sub-
paragraph (v) below for special con-
ditions and exceptions for
vegetation);
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(2) Vegetated channels shall have suf-
ficient grade to provide velocities
that will allow self - cleaning but
will not be so great as to create
erosion. Side slopes shall not be
steeper than three (3) to one (1) to
allow for future growth and to pro-
mote slope stability. All slopes
shall be hydromulched, sodded or
seeded with approved grass, grass
mixtures or ground cover suitable to
the area and season in which they
are applied;
(3) Sodding shall be St. Augustine or
Bermuda with sufficient soil
attached to sustain growth and must
be alive at the time of application;
(4) Hydromulch shall be applied as
follows:
Between April 15 and October 1, for
each 1,000 square feet, two (2)
pounds of hulled Bermuda seed, and
twenty (20) pounds of fertilizer
(16 -20 -0 with magnesium and sulfur).
On slopes, add forty (40) pounds of
cellulose fiber mulch and one -half
( }) pound of Hydro -Tack soil binder
or acceptable substitute;
Between October 1 and April 15, for
each 1,000 square feet, six (6)
pounds Rye grass seed, twenty (20)
pounds of fertilizer (15 -10 -10 with
magnesium and sulfur). On slopes
add forty (40) pounds of cellulose
fiber mulch and one -half (4) pound
of Hydro -Tack soil binder or accep-
table substitue. As soon as prac-
tical after April 15, the April 15
to October 1 application described
above must also be made, provided,
however, surfaces must be reshaped
to original configuration prior to
the second application;
Hydromulch growth must be
established over eighty -five percent
(85%) of applied areas prior to
acceptance of subdivision improve-
ments by the city, with no exposed
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area exceeding ten (10) square feet.
"Established growth" shall mean the
vegetation has reached a height of
one and one -half inches (1# ") and is
of a density such that it can be
reasonably expected to be self -
sustaining.
(Ordinance No. 1151 of February 28, 1985)
(iv) Major streams shall not be modified
without consent of applicable state and
federal agencies and authorization from
the director of public works.
(Ordinance No. 1059 of December 8, 1983)
(v) If,_in the opinion of the city engineer,
L C) L ithe ` conditions such as drought, excess
precipitation or extreme heat or cold are
unsuitable for hydromulching or sodding,
such applications shall be deferred by
the developer. Under these circumstan-
ces, subdivision improvements may be
accepted upon the provision of a letter
of credit in a form acceptable to the
city attorney, in an amount of twice the
city engineer's estimated cost of the
sod or hydromulch application and where
appropriate, surface reshaping, main-
tenance and reapplication. If the deve-
loper is unable to meet the requirements
of subparagraph (iii) above within nine
(9) months of subdivision acceptance, the
letter of credit will be drawn on and the
proceeds used to obtain the required
vegetation cover.
The developer shall be required to use
concrete or similar permanent cover in
lieu of vegetation if the city engineer
determines that future maintenance is
materially impaired or where channel
bends and intersections, flow dissipation
or similar circumstances so warrant.
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(f) Sedimentation Controls
Brush berms, hay bales, sedimentation basins
and similar recognized techniques and materials
shall be employed during construction to pre-
vent point source sedimentation loading of
downstream facilities. Such installation shall
be regularly inspected by the city engineer or
his designee for effectiveness. Additional
measures may be required if, in the opinion of
the city engineer, they are warranted.
(Ordinance No. 1059 of December 8, 1983)
J. WATER SYSTEM
The subdivider shall provide all water lines necessary
to properly serve each lot of the subdivision and insure
that existing and /or new water facilities can supply the
required demand for domestic use and for fire protection
at the desired pressure. The subdivider shall install
all mains and shall extend the service to all lots
terminating thereon with a curbstop and meter box. The
subdivider shall submit a certificate to the City Council
certifying that the system has been designed in accor-
dance with the requirements of the State Health Depart-
ment, the City of Round Rock, and rules of the Texas
Insurance Commission.
(Ordinance No. 434 of October 7, 1976)
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(1) Water Mains
(a) Piping for water mains and connections shall be
cast iron, ductile, asbestos - cement class 200,
or PVC AWWA C -900, either mechanical or single
rubber gasket joint. Service piping shall be
copper or plastic as approved by the City
Engineer. All pipe and accessories shall be
of new materials only.
(b) The minimum sizes of lines that shall be used
are as follows:
Dwelling Units Minimum Line Size
1 3/4"
2 1 1/2"
3 - 6 2" .
7 - 11 4 "
12 - 75 6"
more than 75 8"
(c) water mains smaller than six inches (6 ")
shall not be permitted.
(Ordinance No. 1015 of February 24, 1983),
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(2) Threading
Threading on fire hydrant outlets shall be suitable
for use with city fire protection equipment.
(3) Valves
At intersections of water distribution lines, the
number of valves shall be one (1) less than the
number of radiating lines (two (2) valves for tee
connection and three (3) for cross connection).
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
(4) Oversize Mains -
(a) Size of Mains
All water mains shall be installed in accordance
with the Master Water and Sewer Plan as adopted
and amended from time to time by the City. All
mains shall be sized to provide adequate service
to the tract to be developed. The,cost of water
mains up to eight inches (8 "), or of a size
required to serve a tract being developed, which-
ever is larger, shall be paid in full by the
developer.
(Ordinance No. 1015 of February 4, 1983)
(b) Oversize - On -Site Mains
Where it is determined that an on -site main
needs to be of a larger size than that
required to serve the tract to be developed,
the city may require the developer to install
such oversized main. For mains up to sixteen
(16) inches the developer shall be reimbursed
the incremental cost difference required for
oversizing from the oversize account described
in paragraph (d) below. For oversized mains
in excess of sixteen (16), inches, the deve-
loper will be reimbursed for the incremental
cost difference required for oversizing from
the oversize account approved for capital
improvement projects, or through reimbursement
contracts. All reimbursement contracts shall
contain a provision terminating the city's
obligation to reimburse costs after five (5)
years from the effective date of the contract.
(Ordinance No. 1244 of June 11, 1987)
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(c) Oversize - Approach Mains
Where it is determined that an approach main
needs to be of a larger size than that
required to serve the tract being developed,
the city may require the developer to install
such oversized main. Subject to review by the
planning and zoning commission and approval by
the city council, the city may reimburse the
developer for the incremental cost difference
required for the oversizing of approach mains.
Upon council approval, the reimbursement for
approach mains will be paid out of the over-
size account described in paragraph (d) below,
from funds approved for capital improvement
projects, through reimbursement contracts or
any combination thereof. The manner of reim-
bursement shall be solely at the council's
discretion. All reimbursement contracts shall
contain a provision terminating the city's
obligation to reimburse costs after five (5)
years from the effective date of the contract.
(Ordinance No. 1244 of June 11, 1987)
(d) Oversize Account
A special oversize account is hereby established
for the purpose of reimbursing developers for
the cost of oversizing water mains. The account
shall be funded by a fee based on the number
of living unit equivalents (LUE fee) to be
added to the water system. The LUE fee will
be assessed to all developers regardless of
whether or not they are required to install an
oversized line. In the event a developer is
required to install oversized line(s), the LUE
fee for that particular plat shall be due
prior to acceptance by the council of the
utilities for maintenance. in the event a
developer is not required to install oversize
lines, the LUE fee for that particular plat
shall be due prior to official recordation of
the plat in the county clerk's office. In
the event a plat is not required, the LUE fee
is due when application is made for a building
permit. Interest income earned from this ac-
count shall be added to the account.
(Ordinance No. 1044 of October 13, 1983)
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(e) Reimbursement
To be reimbursed, a developer shall present in
writing to the public works director, a state-
ment of oversize credit proposed. This state-
ment shall be presented no later than the end
of the normal working day, eight days prior to
the regular city council meeting, at which
time acceptance of the respective oversize
line is considered. The reimbursement for the
cost of oversizing will be paid from available
funds within ten (10) days after the utilities
are accepted by the city for maintenance and
developers shall be reimbursed according to
the order in which the utility lines are so
accepted. In the event that sufficient funds
are not available, interest will accrue at a
rate established by the council. In the event
two (2) or more utility systems are accepted
at the same council meeting, the respective
developers shall share proportionally in the
available funds. Provided, however., that no
reimbursement shall be paid to any developer
who is delinquent in the payment to the city
of any fees or taxes.
(Ordinance No. 1044 of October 13, 1983 as amended by
Ordinance No. 1244 of June 11, 1987)
(f) Oversize Credit
In the event that there are sufficient funds
in the oversize account to meet all previous
commitments, a developer may be entitled to a
credit against the LUE fee. Provided,
however, no credit will be granted to any
developer who is delinquent in the payment to
the city of any fees or taxes. Subject to the
foregoing, a developer'may reduce the amount
of the LUE fee by an amount equal to the reim-
bursement to which he will be entitled upon
utility acceptance. In the event that the
utility system has not been completed and
accepted by the city within three (3) years
from the date of plat approval, the LUE fee
shall be immediately due and payable.
(Ordinance No. 1044 of October 13, 1983)
(g) Determining LUE Fee, Reimbursement Rate
and Interest Rate
Each December, or more frequently if
necessary, the city council shall review and
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approve the LUE fee, a fixed rate of reimbur-
sement per inch of diameter per linear foot of
oversized mains installed, and the rate of
interest to be paid.
(Ordinance No. 1015 of February 24, 1983)
(h) Fees, Reimbursement Rate and Interest Rate
(i) LUE Fee $150.00
- (Ordinance No. 1239 of February 12, 1987)
(ii) Reimbursement Fee $ 2.60 per inch
diameter per
linear foot of
oversized main
(Ordinance No. 1023 of March 10, 1983)
(iii) Interest Rate Five and One
Quarter Percent
(5.25%) per annum
(Ordinance No. 1229 of September 11, 1986)
(i) (Intentionally deleted for clarity)
(j) Agreements by City to Construct Water Mains
Subject to direct authorization and approval
of the city council, the city may enter into an
agreement whereby the city will construct water
mains required for proposed development if the
council determines that the following conditions
have been met:
(i) The water main as proposed is in accordance
with the master water and sewer plan;
(ii) One or more of the landowners who will
benefit from the water main agree to share
the cost of the construction by paying in
advance their projected LUE fees as
estimated by the city engineer; and
(iii) The city has adequate funds available
either from funds approved for capital
improvement projects or from other
sources.
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Any such advanced payments shall not be
deposited in the oversize account, but shall
be deposited in a special fund set aside for
the construction of the specific main in
question. The advanced payments shall be
based on the projected number of LUE's to be
placed on the particular tract as determined
by the city engineer from information supplied
by the landowner. At the time a plat is
approved for a tract for which advance payments
have been made, the developer shall be entitled
to a credit for each LUE fee previously paid.
If at plat approval time the number of actual
LUE's exceed the number as previously estimated,
the landowners will either be denied a certifi-
cate of serviceability or be required to pay
additional LUE fees at the then current rate.
In the event that the number of LUE's is less
than the number previously estimated, the
landowner shall not be entitled to a refund.
(Ordinance No. 1067 of March 8, 1984)
K. SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
All subdivisions shall be provided with a sewage disposal
system approved by the Texas State Health Department.
(1) Connection With Sanitary Sewer System Required;
Exception
Connection with the sanitary sewer system shall be
required except where the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission determines that such connection would re-
quire unreasonable expenditure of funds when com-
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septic tanks are installed, the subdivider shall '
conduct percolation tests under the supervision of
the Building Official in order to determine the
adequacy of proposed lot sizes; the plans for such
system must be approved by the Texas State Health
Department prior to approval of the final plat by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(2) Subdivider to Provide Sewer Service to Each Lot
The subdivider shall install all sanitary sewer
mains and lines to each lot. If the public system
is not within twelve hundred (1200') feet of the
subdivision, those portions of the system which lie
under paved areas shall be installed and capped off
and temporary waste treatment will be provided in
accordance with the requirement of State and County
Health Officials.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
(3) Subdivider to Submit Certificate
The subdivider shall submit a certificate to the
City Council of the City of Round Rock, Texas,
certifying that the sewer system has been approved
by the State Health Department, the County Health
Officer and the City of Round Rock.
(Ordinance No. 434 of October 7, 1976)
(4) Sewer Location
Where the location of the sewer is not clearly de-
fined by dimensions on the drawings, the sewer shall
not be closer horizontally than ten (10') feet, or
vertically six (6') feet to a water supply main or
service line. Gravity sewer lines passing over
water lines shall be constructed for a distance of
ten (10') feet each side of crossing with cast iron
pipe or asbestos with no joints within three (3')
feet of crossing or encased in concrete in accor-
dance with regulations of the Texas State Department
of Health.
(5) Materials
Sewer lines may be of the following materials:
(a) Vitrified clay pipe ind fittings conforming
to ASTM C- T61060T, Class II (Standard Strength);
extra strength where required by the Building
Official.
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writing by the Building Official.
(c) Cast iron.
(6) Construction
Sewers shall be constructed according to the City of
Round Rock Standard Specifications as to trenching,
bedding, backfill and compaction.
(7) Piping Size
Six (6 ") inch diameter pipe shall be the minimum
acceptable for sewer mains and lines.
(8) Manholes
Manholes shall be spaced not more than four hundred
(400') feet apart and shall be constructed in accor-
dance with the City of Round Rock Standard Specifi-
cations.
(9) Force Mains
Force mains shall be cast iron or asbestos - cement
pipe and fittings, Pressure Class. Pipe shall have
either mechanical joints or rubber gasket joints,
approved by the Building Official.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
(10) Oversize Mains
(a) Size of Mains
All wastewater mains shall be installed in
accordance with the Master Water and Sewer
Plan as adopted and amended from time to time
by the city. All mains shall be sized to pro-
vide adequate service to the tract to be deve-
loped. The cost of water mains up to eight
(8) inches, or of a size required to serve a
tract being developed, whichever is larger,
shall be paid in full by the developer.
(Ordinance No. 1025 of April 14, 1983)
(b) Oversize - On -Site Mains
Where it is determined that an on -site main
needs to be of a larger size than that
required to serve the tract to be developed,
the city may require the developer to install
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such oversized main. For mains up to sixteen
(16) inches the developer shall be reimbursed
the incremental cost difference from over -
sizing from the oversize account described in
paragraph (d) below. For oversized mains in
excess of sixteen (16) inches, the developer
will be reimbursed for the incremental cost
difference required for oversizing from the
oversize account approved for capital improve-
ment projects, or through reimbursement
contracts. All reimbursement contracts shall
contain a provision terminating the city's
obligation to reimburse costs after five (5)
years from the effective date of the contract.
(c) Oversize - Approach Mains
Where it is determined that an approach main
needs to be of a larger size than that
required to serve the tract being developed,
the city may require the developer to install
such oversized main. Subject to review by the
planning and zoning commission and approval by
the city council, the city may reimburse the
developer for the incremental cost difference
required for the oversizing of approach mains.
Upon council approval, the reimbursement for
approach mains.will be paid out of the over-
size account described'in paragraph (d) below,
from funds approved for capital improvement
projects, through reimbursement contracts or
any combination thereof. The manner of reim-
bursement shall be solely at the council's
discretion. All reimbursement contracts shall
contain a provision terminating the city's
obligation to reimburse costs after five (5)
years from the effective date of the contract.
(Ordinance No. 1244 of June 11, 1987)
(d) Oversize Account
A special oversize account is hereby established
for the purpose of reimbursing developers for
the cost of oversizing wastewater mains. The
account shall be funded by a fee based on the
number of living unit equivalents (LUE fee) to
be added to the wastewater system. The LUE fee
will be assessed to all developers regardless
of whether or not they are required to install
an oversized line. In the event a developer
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is required to install oversized line(s), the
LUE fee for that particular plat shall be due
prior to acceptance by the council of the
utilities for maintenance. In the event a
developer is not required to install oversize
lines, the LUE fee for that particular plat
shall be due prior to official recordation
of the plat in the county clerk's office. In
the event a plat is not required, the LUE fee
is due when an application is made for a build-
ing permit. Interest income earned from this
account shall be added to the account.
(Ordinance No. 1044 of October 13, 1983)
(e) Reimbursement
To be reimbursed, a developer shall present in
writing to the public works director, a state-
ment of oversize credit proposed. This state-
ment shall be presented no later than the end
of the normal working day, eight days prior to
the regular city council meeting, at which
time acceptance of the respective oversize
line is considered. The reimbursement for the
cost of oversizing will be paid from available
funds within ten (10) days after the utilities
are accepted by the city for maintenance and
developers shall be reimbursed according to
the order in which the utility lines are so
accepted. In the event that sufficient funds
are not available, interest will accrue at a
rate established by the council. In the event
two (2) or more utility systems are accepted
at the same council meeting, the respective
developers shall share proportionally in the
available funds. Provided, however, that no
reimbursement shall be paid to any developer
who is delinquent in the payment to the city
of any fees or taxes.
(Ordinance No. 1044 of October 13, 1983 as amended by
Ordinance No. 1244 of June 11, 1987)
(f) Oversize Credit
In the event that there are sufficient funds
in the oversize account to meet all previous
commitments, a developer may be entitled to a
credit against the LUE fee. Provided,
however, no credit will be granted to any
developer who is delinquent in the payment to
the city of any fees or taxes. Subject to the
foregoing, a developer may reduce the amount
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of the LUE fee by an amount equal to the reim-
bursement to which he will be entitled upon
utility acceptance. In the event that the
utility system has not been completed and
accepted by the city within three (3) years
from the date of plat approval, the LUE fee
shall be immediately due and payable.
(Ordinance No. 1044 of October 13, 1983)
(g) Determining LUE Fee, Reimbursement Rate
and Interest Rate
Each December, or more frequently if
necessary, the city council shall review and
approve the LUE fee, a fixed rate of reimbur-
sement per inch of diameter per linear foot of
oversized mains installed, and the rate of
interest to be paid.
(Ordinance No. 1015 of February 24, 1983)
(h) Fees, Reimbursement Rate and Interest Rate
(i) LUE Fee $150.00
(Ordinance No. 1239 of February 12, 1987)
(ii) Reimbursement Fee $ 2.60 per inch
diameter per
linear foot of
oversized main
(Ordinance No. 1023 of March 10, 1983)
(iii) Interest Rate - - ° - --- Five and One
Quarter Percent
(5.25%) per annum
(Ordinance No. 1229 of September 11, 1986)
(i) (Intentionally deleted for clarity)
(j) Agreements by City to Construct Wastewater Mains
Subject to direct authorization and approval of
the City Council, the City may enter into an
agreement whereby the City will construct waste-
water mains required for proposed development if
the Council determines that the following condi-
tions have been met:
(i) The wastewater main as proposed is in
accordance with the master water and
sewer plan;
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(ii) One or more of the landowners who will
benefit from the wastewater main agree
to share the cost of the construction by
paying in advance their project LUE fees
as estimated by the city engineer; and
(iii) The City has adequate funds available
either from funds approved for capital
improvement projects or from other
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Any such advanced payments shall not be
deposited in the oversize account, but shall
be deposited in a special fund set aside for
the construction of the specific main in
question. The advanced payments shall be
based on the projected number of LUE's to be
placed on the particular tract as determined
by the city engineer from information supplied
by the landowner. At the time a plat is
approved for a tract for which advance payments
have been made, the developer shall be entitled
to .a credit for each LUE fee previously paid.
If at plat approval time the number of actual
LUE's exceed the number as previously estimated,
the landowners will either be denied a certifi-
cate of serviceability or be required to pay
additional LUE fees at the then current rate.
In the event that the number of LUE's is less
than the number previously estimated, the
landowner shall not be entitled to a refund.
(Ordinance No. 1067 of March 8, 1984)
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L. STREET LIGHTING
Street lighting shall be provided by the developer and
shall conform to the Fourth Edition of the Illuminating
Engineering Society Handbook. Lighting levels shall be
as recommended for very light traffic in residential
areas; medium traffic on feeder streets; and heavy
traffic on thoroughfares.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
M. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS, STREET SIGNS AND
WATER METER BOXES
All traffic control signs shall be provided and installed
by the developer and shall conform with the Texas Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and High-
ways, Vols. 1 and 2. All street signs and water meter
boxes shall be provided and installed by the developer,
and said street signs and water meter boxes must meet
the specifications set forth by the City of Round Rock.
(Ordinance No. 442 of September 8, 1977)
N. FLOOD REGULATION
The City shall review each proposed subdivision to assure
the following:
(1) Proposals to Minimize Flood Damage
All such proposals are consistent with the need to
minimize flood damage.
(2) Public Facilities to Minimize Flood Damage
All public utilities and facilities, such as sewage,
gas, electrical, and water systems are located,
elevated, and constructed to minimize or eliminate
flood damage.
(3) Adequate Drainage to be Provided
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce
exposure to flood hazards.
(Ordinance No. 419 of March 13, 1975)
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O. DEDICATION OF PARK LANDS OR
PAYMENT OF FEES IN LIEU THEREOF
Prior to approval of a planned development or a final sub-
division plat, each subdivider or developer shall be
encouraged to dedicate park land, or contribute cash or
park improvements in lieu of land dedication, or any combin-
ation thereof as determined by the City Planning and Zoning
Commission.
(Ordinance No. 640 of January 10, 1980)
(1) Definitions
For the purpose of this Subsection, certain words and
terms are hereby defined; terms not defined herein
shall be construed in accordance with this Subsection
and the City Zoning Ordinance, as amended; other
codes and ordinances, or their customary usage and
meaning:
(a) Minor Subdivision is any residential subdivision
or residential portion of a subdivision less
than ten (10) acres.
(b) Major Subdivision is any residential subdivision
or residential portion of a subdivision ten (10)
acres or greater.
(c) Park Improvements is any improvements which
directly attribute to the development of park
land for the enjoyment and use by the intended
park users. Such improvements may include,
but shall not be limited to the following:
Curb /gutter and one -half (1) paving section
costs bordering all park land.
Water /sewer line costs bordering all park
land.
Land forms created by the subdivider or
developer.
(d) Holding Costs is any and all costs incidental to
the respective tract of land borne by the
respective landowner.
(Ordinance No. 601 of February 8, 1979)
(2) Criteria for Voluntary Land Dedication
(a) Eligibility of Subdivisions for Park
Land Dedication
Minor Subdivisions. The developer of any sub-
division classified as a minor subdivision shall
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not be required to dedicate park land.
. The developer of minor subdivisions is encour-
aged to pay a cash contribution in lieu of
park land dedication calculated' pursuant to
Subsection 3(a).
. Major Subdivisions. The developer of any sub-
division may be requested to dedicate park land.
Recommendation of a cash contribution in lieu
of park land dedication may be made to the
Planning and Zoning Commission by the Director
of Parks and Recreation.
(b) Land Dedication Guidelines
Each subdivider or developer is encouraged to
dedicate eight percent (8 %) of the total tract,
excluding any commercial or industrial tracts,
that may be in the tract. The Director of Parks
and Recreation shall determine the suitability of
the subject tract pursuant to recommended dedica-
tion criteria.
(Ordinance No. 640 of January 10, 1980)
(c) Location
The Parks Element of the General Plan adopted
by the City Council of Round Rock shall be used
as a guide for location of park sites. All
land intended for park purposes shall be in-
spected both on the plat and in the field by the
Director of Parks and Recreation, who shall make
a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The final decision on acceptance
of park land shall be made by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
(d) Credit for Private Park Land and Facilities
Subdividers and developers may be allowed a
credit against the park land dedication require-
ment for private parks or recreational facilities
provided for the residents of a particular
subdivision or planned development. The Director
of Parks and Recreation shall recommend to the
Planning and Zoning Commission the amount of the
credit to be allowed, if any.
(Ordinance No. 601 of February 8, 1979)
(3) Criteria for Contributions in Lieu of Park Land
(a) Cash Contribution in Lieu of Park Land
. The Director of Parks and Recreation may recommend
to the Planning and Zoning Commission that a cash
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contribution be made equivalent to and in lieu
of park land.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall
recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission
that developers of all minor subdivisions meet
the suggested park land dedication guidelines
with a cash contribution at the rate of one
hundred twenty -four dollars ($124.00) per
dwelling unit for single - family; one hundred
thirteen dollars ($113.00) per dwelling unit for
two - family; and one hundred five dollars ($105.00)
per dwelling unit for multi - family.
The Director of Parks and Recreation may recom-
mend to the Planning and Zoning Commission that
the developers of all major subdivisions shall
meet the suggested park land dedication guide-
lines with a cash contribution at the rate of one
hundred twenty -four dollars ($124.00) per dwelling
unit for single - family; one hundred thirteen
dollars ($113.00) per dwelling unit for two -
family; and one hundred five dollars ($105.00)
per dwelling unit for multi - family.
(Ordinance No. 640 of January 10, 1980)
(b) Deposition of Cash Contributions
All cash contributions received by the City shall
be received by the Director of Parks and
Recreation and forwarded to the Director of
Finance. The Director of Finance shall deposit
said funds directly into the Park Fund, as estab-
lished by the City Council of Round Rock.
(c) Park Improvements in Lieu of Park Land
The Director of Parks and Recreation may
recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission
that a subdivider or developer dedicate park
improvements in lieu of park land, equivalent
to the cash contribution herein.
All improvements shall be subject to adopted
City specifications and codes. Should there
be no adopted specifications or codes adopted
by the City, the Director of Parks and Recrea-
tion shall promulgate such specifications,
especially in the case of park /playground
equipment.
All improvements made by the subdivider shall
be given credit towards the suggested park
contribution according to:
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.The actual cost of utilities installed
bordering the park land at the time the
utilities were installed.
.The actual cost the City would have to pay
for the equivalent park /playground equipment
at such time improvements are made.
(d) Combinations of Contributions
In Lieu of Park Land
The Director of Parks and Recreation may
recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission
that a subdivider or developer make a contribu-
tion of park land, cash, and /or park improve-
ments. Determination of exact contribution
amounts shall be determined by the Director of
Parks and Recreation and recommended to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
(4) Letter of Credit
An irrevocable letter of credit equivalent to the
amount of the park dedication shall be given to the
Director of Parks and Recreation prior to the final
plat's being signed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The issuer and form of said letter shall be subject
to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(5) Reservation of Additional Park Land
In the event that the Park Plan Element of the
General Plan for the City specifies a larger amount
of park land in a subdivision or planned development
than the subdivider or developer may be required to
dedicate, the land needed beyond the respective con-
tribution shall be reserved for subsequent acquisi-
tion by the City.
(a) City May Elect to Hold Such Land By:
Purchasing an option to buy the property for
a period and at a price as agreed upon by the
City and subdivider or developer.
Indemnifying the owner of the land for all
holding costs for a period of time, said
costs and time period to be agreed upon by
the City and subdivider or developer.
If the City and subdivider or developer can-
not agree on paragraphs 3(a) or 3(b) above,
then City may elect to prohibit any develop-
ment or improvement to the proposed park
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land for a period not to exceed six (6)
months, during which time the City shall
use reasonable and diligent efforts to
acquire the necessary funds or financing to
purchase the subject tract.
(b) No provision herein shall in any way be construed
as a limitation of the City's authority to
acquire park land by eminent domain.
(6)_ Land Treatment
Upon preliminary platting of the park land from the
subdivider or developer to the City, the subdivider
or developer shall not cause or allow any fill
material or construction debris to be dumped on the
land, or otherwise alter, damage or impair the land,
water or vegetation on the park site, without
written permission from the Director of Parks and
Recreation. The Director of Parks and Recreation
may allow the subdivider or developer to.dump fill
material and take other respective actions specified
in this Subsection when such action would be bene-
ficial to the park land. In such cases, the Director
of Parks and Recreation shall provide a letter to the
respective subdivider or developer.
(7) Transfer-of Land
(a) The area to be dedicated as park land shall be
shown on the final plat as "Park Land Dedicated
to the City of Round Rock" with the respective
acreage of the park land also shown.
(b) Dedication of park land shall be included in
the narrative portion of the plat where the
subdivider or developer dedicates all easements,
rights -of -way, etc., to the City of Round Rock.
(c) The City Attorney shall prepare a warranty deed
for the park land depicted on the final plat
that contains the dedicated park land, which
shall be signed by the developer on or before
the subdivision is seventy -five (75%) percent
built out according to issued certificates of
occupancy.
(8) Payment of Fees in Lieu of Land
(a) The subdivider or developer shall pay any cash
contribution to the City on or before the sub-
division is seventy -five (75%) percent built out
according to issued certificate of occupancy.
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(b) Should the subdivider or developer divide the
subdivision into sections, the fee for the
entire subdivision shall be divided by the
number of sections in the subdivision, and the
fee attributable to each section shall be paid
on or before the respective section is seventy -
five (75%) percent built out according to
issued Certificates of Occupancy.
(Ordinance No. 601 of February 8, 1979)
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SECTION 7: SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
A. PLACEMENT OF MONUMENTS
Monuments, consisting of one -half (1/2 ") inch iron pipe
or one -half (1/2 ") inch reinforced steel or larger,
twenty -four (24 ") inches in length, shall be placed at
all corners of the block lines, and at the point of in-
tersection of curves and tangents of the subdivision.
B. BENCH MARKS
At least one (1) bench mark for each subdivision shall
be permanently installed in an approved manner, with the
location and the elevation as shown on the plat. Per-
manent bench marks shall be five (5') feet long concrete
posts six (6 ") inches in diameter with the top to be at
least twelve (12 ") inches below finished grade.
C. LOT MARKERS
Lot markers shall be metal, at least twenty -four (24 ")
inches in length, placed at each corner of all lots,
flush with the average•' ground elevation, or they may be
countersunk, if necessary, to avoid being disturbed.
SECTION 8: RESERVATIONS
A. PERMITTED PURPOSES
No land contained in the proposed subdivision shall be
reserved for any use other than a use permitted by the
Zoning Ordinance for the district in which the land to be
reserved is located.
B. DESIGNATION ON PLAT
The specific use for which each piece of land is to be
reserved must be shown by appropriate label or descrip-
tion on the subdivision plat. Provision for future
abandonment of a reservation as may be appropriate must
likewise be shown on said plat.
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C. SCHOOLS
The location and size of schools shall be in accordance
with the Planning and Zoning Commission's School Plan
and with the requirements of the Round Rock Independent
School District.
SECTION 9: VARIANCES
When a subdivider can show that a provision of these
regulations would cause unnecessary hardship if strictly
adhered to and where, because of some condition peculiar
to the site, in the opinion of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, a departure may be made without destroying
the intent of such provisions, the Planning and Zoning
Commission may authorize a variance.
SECTION 10: AS -BUILT DRAWINGS
The engineer representing the subdivider shall present to
the Planning and Zoning Commission, reproducible complete
"as -built plans" for all paving, drainage structures,
water lines, and sewer lines within thirty (30) days after
completion of each contract.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
SECTION 11: FILING FEES
A. The following schedule of fees and charges shall be paid
into the general fund of the City of Round Rock when any
map or plat is tendered to the planning department, and
each of the fees and charges provided herein shall be
paid in advance, and no action of the city planning and
zoning commission or any other board or any other agency
shall be valid until the fee shall have been paid. The
planning department shall calculate the fees and charges
in accordance with the following schedule:
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(1) General Plans, one hundred dollars ($100.00);
(2) Preliminary Plats and Revised Preliminary Plats,
fifty dollars ($50.00) per lot. In no case shall
the fee exceed $2,000.00 or be less than $200.00;
(3) Final Plats, Revised Final Plats, and Amended
Final Plats, five dollars ($5.00) per lot. In no
case shall the fee exceed $2,000.00 or be less than
$$100.00.
B. When only one (1) plat is submitted as specified in
section 5, subsection C of this chapter, the fees for a
preliminary plat and a final plat shall apply.
C. The above fees shall be charged on all plats regardless
of the action taken by the city planning and zoning
commission.
(Ordinance No. 1087 of July 26, 1984)
SECTION 12: PENALTIES
A. VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF CHAPTER
Violation of any provision or provisions of this Chapter
by any subdivider shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon
conviction of such violation in Municipal Court of the
City of Round Rock, shall be punishable as per Chapter 1,
Section 5 of this Code of Ordinances.
B. OTHER LEGAL REMEDIES
No conviction or convictions under the penal provision of
this Chapter, or Article 427B, Texas Penal Code, shall
ever be considered as any bar to any injunctive or other
legal remedy, relief, right or power existing in the City
of Round Rock, Texas, to enforce the application and
provisions of this Chapter by virtue of the Constitution
and laws of the State of Texas.
(Revised Subdivision Ordinance of March, 1970)
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