This article is cited as the Subdivision Regulations. This Article is adopted under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

This article regulates the division of land into parcels and development sites in order to:

A.

Achieve the goals and objectives of the City of Galveston 2011 Comprehensive Plan;

B.

Promote quality, sustainable development patterns;

C.

Ensure that development is served by adequate public facilities;

D.

Ensure that the lot, block, and development pattern of new subdivisions is consistent and compatible with historic development patterns, where applicable;

E.

Ensure that new development in the City's historic areas is consistent with the traditional block pattern associated with the original layout of the City from 1838;

F.

Provide adequate open space, trails, and other civic spaces;

G.

Provide for streets in new subdivisions that serve all anticipated modes of travel available to the subdivision, including cars, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit; and

H.

To establish standards and procedures consistent with state law.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

This article applies within the corporate limits and the ETJ of the City, for any subdivision of land, or combining of previously platted lots, and any development, use or activity that requires a development plat.

B.

Types of Permits. This article applies to the following categories of approval:

1.

Preliminary plats (Section 13.501)

2.

Final plats and final development plats (Section 13.503)

3.

Minor plats (Section 13.504)

4.

Planned Unit Development overlay districts (Section 4.102)

5.

Site plans (Section 13.506)

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

The Planning Commission may approve a plat, site plan, or PUD plan with an alternative standard of compliance for any requirement of this article if it determines that the alternative standard meets or exceeds the requirement of this article and conforms to the City's infrastructure policies identified in the City of Galveston 2011 Comprehensive Plan, Infrastructure Master Plan, Parks and Open Space Master Plan, and complies with all applicable laws and these regulations.

B.

This Section does not apply to the following standards:

1.

Application submittal requirements;

2.

Frontage requirements;

3.

The City's zoning regulations;

4.

Required widths for streets, sidewalks, and alleys;

5.

Requirements for the type of infrastructure to be included in a proposed subdivision; or

6.

The maintenance and guarantee of improvements provisions.

C.

In determining that the alternate standard complies with this article, the Planning Commission shall consider:

1.

Any applicable goals, objectives and policies of the 2011 Comprehensive Plan;

2.

The existing and proposed land use of the general vicinity;

3.

The probable effect of the proposed development upon traffic, public health, safety convenience, and welfare in the vicinity; and

4.

The impact of the proposed development on exposure to flood damage.

D.

Specific conditions and approved alternate standards shall be shown as notes on the plat and in the official minutes of the Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

This Division applies to any situation where these regulations require infrastructure improvements, and sets out the minimum standards to ensure the long-term maintenance of all infrastructures including common open space, private drainage, or retention facilities, and public and private roads.

For purposes of this Division, "maintenance documentation" includes:

1.

Plat annotations;

2.

Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs), if required for private improvements;

3.

Documentation creating a property owners' association, if required for private improvements; and

4.

Any development agreements required by these regulations to ensure the long-term maintenance of infrastructure.

The applicant shall provide a copy of all maintenance documentation with any application for development approval.

A.

The Planning Commission may approve, modify, or disapprove all maintenance documentation in order to ensure compliance with these regulations.

B.

The Planning Commission may, as a condition of approval or prior to final approval, require that the maintenance documents allow the City to enforce compliance as needed to ensure compliance with these regulations.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

All provisions for the maintenance of private infrastructure shall be contained in notes on the face of any filed plat or development plat.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

Following approval of a preliminary plat and prior to submission of a final plat, the applicant shall provide to the Development Services Director for referral to the proper departments:

A.

Two preliminary prints of the proposed final plat, pursuant to Section 13.500, Subdivision Plat Procedures, indicating and describing the location of all permanent survey monuments and block corners in accordance with the following standards:

1.

Each lot must be accurately surveyed and suitable corner markers set prior to construction of any building or fence on the lot.

2.

All perimeter points and angle points in the boundary survey shall be permanently marked by a one-half-inch, iron rod embedded in a 6 inch cylinder of concrete, flush with the ground, with a minimum depth of 30 inches.

3.

Permanent benchmarks, based on NAVD (North American Vertical Datum 1988), shall be set not more than 1,000 feet apart along all street lines. Elevations on fire hydrants, manhole rings, and spikes in utility poles are not acceptable.

B.

Four copies of plan profile sheets, 24 x 36 inches in size and platted to a scale of 20 feet to one-foot horizontal and 2-inch to one-inch vertical for all streets and alleys in the subdivision. An arrow pointing north shall be clearly marked on all sheets, and plans shall be oriented with north towards the top of the sheet or to the right. These plan-profiles shall show the rights-of-way of the street, portions of rights-of-way of intersecting streets, location of existing curbs and gutters, proposed storm water structures, and water and sewer lines, as well as any other utility that may be located in the street area. The existing ground elevation and the proposed top of curb shall be shown on each side of the street and reference benchmark with its elevation (U.S.C. & G.S. Datum Plane).

C.

A final plat shall not be filed until the city engineer has approved all associated construction plans. The city engineer shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the construction plans within 30 days of the date the construction plans are submitted. The 30 day period may be extended, for a period not to exceed 30 additional days, at the written request of the applicant.

D.

As-built construction plans shall be provided to the City at completion of construction revised to reflect all as-built changes to the original design drawings. These plans shall be provided on reproducible Mylar and electronically compatible with the latest version of AutoCAD software.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18; Ord. No. 19-043, § 2, 8-22-19)

A.

The City Engineer may conduct interim inspections at any point during construction of private improvements.

B.

Upon the completion of the work covered by the construction plans, the owner shall notify the City Engineer in writing. Upon receipt of notification, the City Engineer will inspect the construction work. If all work is found to be satisfactorily completed, then the City Council will consider the acceptance of the improvements for the contractor's two-year maintenance period.

C.

The contractor shall provide to the City a two year maintenance bond for all public infrastructures to assure the quality of materials and workmanship and maintenance of all required improvements. Bonds shall be provided in the amount of the contractor's bid for all installed public infrastructure. The maintenance bond or other surety instrument must be satisfactory to the City Attorney as to form, sufficiency, and manner of execution.

D.

At the completion of the contractor's two-year maintenance period, the City Engineer will inspect the construction work and notify the contractor of all deficiencies to be corrected. When these deficiencies are corrected to the City Engineer's satisfaction, the City will accept the improvements for maintenance.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Development Agreement. For all developments in which streets, drainage facilities, water or sewer lines, or other improvements are to be constructed and dedicated or conveyed to the public, a development agreement is required to ensure proper construction and completion of the improvements and payment is made.

1.

Upon approval of the construction plans and prior to approval of the final plat for filing with the City, the developer and construction contractor shall enter into a development agreement to provide infrastructure improvements as required by these regulations.

2.

The developer shall submit the signed development agreement at the same time with all required documents in conformity with all City construction standards.

B.

Standards of Construction for Public and Private Improvements. All public and private improvements shall be designed in accordance with the most current requirements of the Standard Construction Specifications and Details and the following:

1.

Paving and drainage facilities.

a.

All streets and alleys and drainage facilities shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Standard Construction Specifications and Details.

b.

The rights-of-way shall be graded to provide suitable, finished grades for pavement, sidewalks, and planting strips with adequate surface drainage and convenient access to the lots.

c.

All sidewalks or bicycle, pedestrian ways, and driveways shall be constructed in accordance with the Standard Construction Specifications and Details.

d.

Where a subdivision abuts an existing nonconforming road or street, the developer shall be required to improve the intersection of the existing road or street to bring the same to a line and grade and type of construction meeting City standards or to replace it with a standard city street, at no cost to the City. Where the proposed subdivision is located along only one side of said street or road, then the street will be improved by means of the assessment basis with the developer paying his proportionate share as required by the City's impact fee policy.

e.

Where a subdivision is platted so that lots back up to an existing street or a street is dedicated as part of a future development, the street shall be improved by the developer in accordance with Standard Construction Specifications and Details. In the case of an existing road or street that is not constructed to line and grade approved by the City Engineer, the requirements in subsection d above shall apply.

2.

Street lighting. Lighting shall be approved by the City and provided on all streets and shall conform to Article 7. Lighting of these regulations and other applicable City policies concerning street lighting. All necessary easements for street light installation and maintenance shall be shown on both the preliminary and final plats.

3.

Site improvement data. The following site improvement data, including all plans and specifications and engineering calculations, shall be submitted, bearing the seal and signature of a civil engineer registered in the State of Texas. The number of copies shall be furnished as specified in the Standard Construction Specifications and Details:

a.

Roadways and sidewalks: Detailed cost estimates shall be included in plans and profiles of all streets, alleys, sidewalks, and crosswalks.

b.

Sanitary sewers: The location and dimensions of existing sanitary sewer lines, plans and profiles of proposed sewer lines indicating depths and grades of lines, detailed design information, and detailed cost estimates.

c.

Treatment plant system: When a separate sewer system or treatment plant is proposed, proposed plans and specifications shall be submitted.

d.

Water lines and hydrants: The location and size of existing water lines and fire hydrants, plans and proposed water lines and fire hydrants showing depths and grades of the lines, detailed design information, and cost estimates.

e.

Streets and drainage: All street widths and grades shall be indicated, runoff figures shall be indicated on the outlet and inlet side of all drainage ditches and storm sewers, and at all points in the street at changes of grade or where the water enters another street or storm sewer or drainage ditch. Drainage easements shall also be indicated.

f.

Drainage design: Calculations and map showing the anticipated storm water flow including watershed areas, percent runoff, and time of concentration. Channels and storm drainage. Completed plans, profiles, and specifications shall be submitted showing complete construction details and detailed cost estimate.

g.

Off-site drainage—Upstream: The drainage facilities shall be designed based on potential and fully developed conditions.

h.

Off-site drainage—Downstream: Water surface elevations for a one hundred year design frequency shall be indicated considering the downstream condition in order to define the potential flood hazards. Solutions to protect the property shall be developed.

i.

Drainage outfall: All drainage improvements shall be designed to an acceptable outfall.

C.

Standard Construction Specifications. The Standard Construction Specifications and Details are adopted by reference and made a part of these regulations. These shall be controlling in the design, construction, and installation of street paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, utilities, and other public or private improvements. Standard Construction Specifications and Details may be reviewed and amended as deemed necessary and approved by the Director of Public Works and shall be effective immediately.

D.

Installation of public or private improvements.

1.

Requirement. All improvements required by these regulations shall be installed and constructed by the developer or their successor within three years from acceptance of the subdivision improvement construction plans.

2.

Failure to complete improvement. Where public improvements are not completely installed and constructed within the three year period, the City may do the following:

a.

Obtain funds secured by the performance bond to complete the public improvements; or

b.

Exercise any other rights available in equity or under the law.

3.

Fiscal security. A developer shall post fiscal security for construction of all public or private infrastructures prior to a request for recordation of the final plat, if the public improvements have not been accepted by the Director of Public Works, and provided that the subdivision improvement construction plans have been accepted by the Director of Public Works.

a.

Amount: The amount of fiscal security posted by the developer shall equal the estimated cost as established by the developer's engineer and confirmed by the Director of Public Works, plus a ten percent contingency to complete the public improvements that have not been constructed or accepted.

b.

In the event that some portion of the required infrastructure is constructed prior to a request for recordation of a final plat, the amount of fiscal security provided shall be approximately equal to the value of the infrastructure remaining to be completed.

c.

Types: The following may constitute acceptable fiscal security:

i.

A performance cash bond; or

ii.

A Letter of Credit, reviewed pursuant to the Letter of Credit review requirements and approved by the City Attorney.

4.

Return of fiscal security. The City shall release the fiscal security to the developer when the Director of Public Works has issued a final acceptance letter of the improvements or after public improvements following City Council acceptance of the improvements for permanent maintenance.

a.

Request for Reduction of fiscal security: The developer may request a reduction of security after attaining significant progress in the construction of the improvement utilizing the following steps:

i.

File an application with the Director of Development Services requesting the reduction;

ii.

Identify in the application the infrastructure work which has been completed to date;

iii.

Give a relative value for the completed infrastructure; and

iv.

Identify the schedule completion date or dates of infrastructure that are yet to be installed.

b.

A request for reduction of fiscal security is also applicable to cases when the approved construction plans or the preliminary plat denote an approved geographically phased plan.

i.

The developer may implement improvements in accordance with the phases shown in the plat or in the construction plans. In such case, the fiscal security amount shall correspond to the infrastructure within the phase contemplated for pending approval.

c.

The Director of Development Services will review the application with the Director of Public Works. Public Works will schedule and conduct an inspection of the installed infrastructure. The developer shall pay all necessary inspection fees prior to the city inspection(s).

If the Director of Public Works agrees the installed infrastructure is acceptable to the City; the Director of Public Works will notify the Director of Development Services.

d.

If the Director of Public Works identifies infrastructure that is not acceptable to the City, the Director of Public Works will notify the Developer and the Director of Development Services. The application for reduction of fiscal security will be denied. When the Developer cures the deficiencies in the infrastructure, the Developer may re-apply for a reduction.

e.

When the Director of Development Services is advised that the infrastructure is acceptable to the City, the Director of Development Services may reduce the fiscal security by an amount equal to the approximate value of the infrastructure found acceptable.

The amount of reduction is within the Director of Development Services' sole discretion and not subject to review.

f.

The developer will re-post security in the reduced amount.

5.

Expenditure of fiscal security. The City may draw on the fiscal security and pay the cost of completing the improvements if it determines that the developer has breached the obligations of this Article or the three year time period for the installation and construction of the required public improvements has expired. The City shall refund the balance of the fiscal security, if any, to the developer. The developer shall be liable for the cost that exceeds the amount of fiscal security, if any.

6.

Inspection and acceptance of public improvements.

a.

Entry and inspection:

i.

The City Engineer or their designee shall have the right to enter upon the construction site for conducting inspections. Inspections of the public improvements during construction will be done to ensure general conformity with plans and specifications as accepted. If the Director of Public Works finds, upon inspection, that any of the public improvements have not been constructed in accordance with this Article and the design and construction standards, then the developer shall be responsible for making corrections to ensure compliance with City standards.

ii.

Upon completion of construction, the developer shall arrange for a final inspection to determine that the public improvements have been installed and in conformity with the accepted subdivision improvement construction plans. The developer shall pay all necessary inspection fees prior to the City's acceptance of the public improvements.

b.

Request for acceptance of public improvements: Upon completion of construction of the public improvements, the developer shall submit a written request to the Director of Public Works that the City accept the improvements for maintenance. Concurrent with this request, the developer shall submit all information required by these regulations.

c.

Letter of acceptance: Upon satisfactory completion of the public improvements and receipt of the information and items requested for the acceptance, including a two year maintenance warranty bond, in favor of the City, the Director of Public Works shall issue a letter accepting the public improvements and shall forward a copy of the letter of acceptance to the City Manager or their designee.

7.

Maintenance of public improvements. The developer shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all public improvements for two years after acceptance of said public improvements by the City.

8.

Under circumstance of a partial reduction of fiscal security as provided herein, the two (2) year maintenance and repair warranty shall begin after completion of the entirety of the infrastructure public improvements.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18; Ord. No. 24-061, § 2, 10-24-24)

The City's approval of a final plat does not obligate the City to finance or furnish any infrastructure improvements within the approved subdivision. Public funds will be expended only after the approval of the City Manager and after an appropriation has been approved by the City Council for this purpose.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Generally. Private improvements may be permitted in certain developments provided that their maintenance is provided for in perpetuity. These provisions shall, in most instances, be included in a declaration of CCRs for the property.

B.

Recordation. The applicant shall record the CCRs in the public records in the chain of title for the property, following review as provided below.

C.

Applicability. The applicant shall provide proposed CCRs to the City:

1.

With the application for final plat approval; or

2.

If no plat approval is sought before the issuance of any permit that directly authorizes development. Development approvals that require CCRs are contingent upon approval of the CCRs by the City.

D.

City Enforcement.

1.

The Planning Commission may review CCRs that implement requirements of these regulations or conditions of approval.

2.

The Planning Commission may require that the applicant grant the City a right of enforcement of the CCRs in order to ensure continuing compliance. Such enforcement shall be limited to only those matters relating to the ongoing maintenance of the private improvements and shall not extend to matters regulated by the City's zoning regulation.

3.

The City may require that the CCRs give the City a right to designate a management company to be paid a reasonable fee from the dues payable by the property owners after the third notice of noncompliance to the association's registered agent.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Generally. Any subdivision or land development which requires a property owners' association in order to comply with these regulations or a condition of approval must include a recorded declaration of CCRs that establishes the association as required by Texas Property Code §§209.001—209.015.

B.

Required Provisions. The CCRs must provide that:

1.

The property owners' association is responsible for ensuring continuing compliance with these regulations and conditions of a subdivision plat, development plat, or site plan approval;

2.

Membership in the property owners' association is mandatory for all owners of property in the subdivision or condominium;

3.

The property owners' association has lien rights with respect to unpaid dues;

4.

The property owners' association is permanent; and

5.

The property owners' association has all responsibilities required by these regulations for ownership and maintenance of common elements.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A development that is approved under unified ownership and control shall not be conveyed into multiple ownerships (e.g., individual buildings in an office park being sold to separate entities) until the required CCRs are recorded or amended.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Physical Improvements. Construction of all streets, sidewalks, drainage structures, utilities, and other improvements shall comply with the following standards at the time of submission of the plat:

1.

Current City ordinances; and

2.

The Standard Construction Specifications and Details adopted in this Article and Division.

B.

The subdivide shall pay for all infrastructure improvements required except as otherwise provided by the City Code or these regulations.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Generally. Lot size, shape, and orientation shall conform to Article 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards of these regulations. Lots shall be arranged in a contiguous pattern within blocks or adjoining a cul-de-sac. For minor subdivisions, all lots shall be contiguous and any new lots subdivided from a previously subdivided tract shall adjoin the existing lots.

B.

Block Configuration—Eastern End.

1.

Purpose and Findings. The eastern end of the island is characterized by relatively short blocks with a grid pattern. The grid pattern was established in 1838 by the Galveston City Company and has been the most important factor in shaping the City's physical appearance. This block pattern is consistent with the City's historic character, is pedestrian friendly, and provides connectivity that disperses traffic in an efficient manner. The balance of the City is either committed to development with longer, curvilinear blocks, or characterized by natural features that require greater design flexibility than the City's more densely settled areas. This subsection establishes block width and perimeter standards that provide for appropriate block patterns throughout the City, preserve the City's urban street grid in the Urban Core, and provide design flexibility.

2.

Block Pattern.

a.

Streets shall be laid out to create blocks.

b.

A vacation or replat of an existing plat in the East End Harborside area designated in Table 6.302 shall preserve the existing grid pattern of streets and blocks. Applicants shall not combine blocks by vacating streets except as provided in subsection 6.302.B.3 below:

c.

Streets shall be arranged in a grid or comparable formal arrangement and open spaces shall be integrated into the block design. The Planning Commission may waive this requirement:

i.

To accommodate green spaces along drainage features, coastal features, or wetlands; or

ii.

Where other natural resources make a grid or comparable formal arrangement difficult or cost prohibitive.

3.

Permanent Street Closure. When a single development includes multiple blocks, it may be beneficial to close public right-of-ways. A permanent street closure may only be considered on a case-by-case basis where the closures do not significantly impact traffic flow, and where it will provide a high quality development that contributes positively to the overall neighborhood character and pedestrian circulation system.

a.

Closure of a public rights-of-way after the adoption of these regulations may be considered when the following criteria are considered:

i.

There is a demonstrated community benefit;

ii.

The street segment is not a part of a historic district or a potentially eligible historic district;

iii.

No structure shall be erected within the original right-of-way; and

iv.

The closure does not negatively impact public safety or traffic.

b.

When closing a public right-of-way, the applicant's proposal shall attempt to:

i.

Maintain existing view corridors and breezeways along the original right-of-way;

ii.

Maintain pedestrian access through the development along the original right-of-way; and

iii.

Provide additional landscaping including decorative paving in the closed area.

c.

Closure of an alley after the adoption of these regulations may be considered when the closure considers the following criteria, including but not limited to:

i.

Closing the alley is necessary to build a parking structure or orient a mid-rise building as recommended by the Height and Density Development Plan and Design Guidelines;

ii.

The alley segment is not part of a historic district or a potentially eligible historic district;

iii.

Closing the alley would not cause a loss of service access to other properties;

iv.

Utility service lines can be feasibly relocated, by the developer or applicant following review and approval by the Public Works Department; and

v.

The closure does not negatively impact public safety or traffic.

4.

Block Width.

a.

Blocks to the interior of the subdivision shall have sufficient width to provide for two tiers of lots. One tier of required block width is permitted in blocks adjacent to collector or arterial streets or waterways. No more than two tiers of lots shall be provided for any block. This subsection does not apply to flag shaped lots.

b.

Flag Shaped Lots: A lot that is, generally, in the shape of a flag extended at the end of a pole wherein the pole portion of the lot serves to provide the required street frontage and the flag portion of the lot serves to provide the buildable area of the lot. A 12-foot width is required for the entire length of the pole.

5.

Block Length and Perimeter.

a.

The perimeter and length of blocks within a subdivision shall conform to the requirements in Table 6.302, below.

b.

Where possible, blocks shall be laid out to have their short length abutting arterial streets, collector streets, or the development's major road.

6.

Non-Residential Blocks. In order to accommodate the need for parking and larger floor plats for non-residential uses, the Planning Commission may waive the block length and perimeter restrictions to allow an additional 15 percent of block length or perimeter.

C.

Multi-Modal Circulation.

1.

A block that is at least 600 feet long shall include a multi-modal path that connects to another street or alley. A multi-modal path shall accommodate at least two of the following uses:

a.

Alley;

b.

Bikeway; or

c.

Pedestrian pathway.

2.

The multi-modal path shall be at least 10 feet wide.

3.

The minimum width shall include a hard surface or a pervious surface that complies with the Standard Construction Specifications and Details.

4.

The multi-modal path shall:

a.

Be dedicated to the City; or

b.

Include an enforceable easement that allows access by the public. In this situation, the applicant or property owner shall maintain the easement.

D.

Lot Lines. All side lines of lots shall be at right angles to straight street lines.

E.

Access.

1.

Each lot shall have frontage on a public street or an alley or a private access way that conforms to the Standard Construction Specifications and Details.

2.

The driveway access to each lot shall have a minimum width of 10 feet.

F.

Double Frontage.

1.

Double frontage lots are prohibited unless:

a.

The lot is reserved for non-residential use; or

b.

The Planning Commission finds that a double frontage is needed to separate residential development from traffic arterials or to overcome unique topographical or environmental restrictions.

2.

In order to determine setbacks, the final plat shall designate the front and rear of any double frontage lots.

G.

Remnants. No remnants of land shall be left in the subdivision that do not conform to lot requirements, are not required or suitable for utility service, or which are not designated as common open space or parkland.

H.

Elevation. No lot shall be lower than the center line elevation of the adjacent street at any point unless the lot adjoins a body of water or a drainage easement. In no case shall the outfall from the street drain cross any portion of a private lot. The building site shall not be less than 1 foot above the center line of the street or be at least 1 foot above all elevations 6 feet from the building site.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Applicability. The subdivider shall construct, in total, all streets in or new streets adjacent to the subdivision.

B.

Layout. Unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission, provision shall be made for the extension of arterial streets and collector streets shall be provided for the circulation of traffic through the subdivision and connection to the arterial streets. Other streets shall be provided within the subdivision as necessary to accommodate anticipated traffic demands and provide access to all building sites. All arterial streets shall be continuous or in alignment with existing streets of which they are a logical extension.

C.

Spacing.

1.

Streets shall generally be platted to allow two tiers of lots with an alley or easements.

2.

The Planning Commission may permit lots having double frontages if it determines that they are necessary or desirable due to site considerations.

3.

Street intersections shall have a minimum offset of 125 feet.

D.

Boundary Streets. If the proposed subdivision is partially or totally bounded by existing streets or right-of-ways and having a width less than that specified in these regulations, the subdivision shall be laid out to provide the street width required.

E.

Intersections. No more than two streets may intersect at one point. All street intersections shall be at 90 degrees. A waiver of up to 10 degrees may be granted by the Planning Commission due to topography. Corners at intersections shall be rounded with a minimum radius of 25 feet. Street intersections shall be aligned so as to avoid off center intersections.

F.

Connectivity.

1.

The street system designated for each subdivision, except where prevented by topography or environmental conditions, must connect with streets already dedicated in adjacent subdivisions. Where adjacent property is not platted, adequate street connections shall be extended to the common property line to ensure proper traffic circulation when the property is platted. Reserve strips of land, to prevent access from other property, are not permitted.

2.

Dead-End Streets. Permanent dead-end streets shall have a "turn around" with an outside street rights-of-way radius of at least 50 feet at the closed end.

3.

Connectivity Ratio. The streets within a proposed subdivision shall provide a connectivity ratio of at least 1:20. The connectivity ratio is computed by dividing the number of street links by the number of nodes within the subdivision. For purposes of this subsection, the intersection of a local street within the proposed subdivision with an arterial street, collector street, or a street that aligns with and provides access to an adjacent subdivision or street is not considered a node.

G.

Geometric Design.

1.

Street Rights-of-Way Width. Street rights-of-way width shall conform with the following:

a.

Arterial streets shall have the minimum rights-of-way width needed to accommodate the ultimate traffic volumes anticipated as determined by the Planning Commission. The applicant is not required to dedicate more than 120 feet of rights-of-way width unless the City or other agency compensates the applicant for the cost of the additional dedication.

b.

Collector streets shall have a minimum rights-of-way width of 60 feet.

c.

Local streets shall have a minimum rights-of-way width of 60 feet.

H.

Street Elevation and Grade. All street crown elevations shall conform with the City's master grading plan but in no case less than an elevation of 8 feet (NAVD 1988) for streets north of Seawall Boulevard, and 6 feet (NAVD 1988) for streets south of Seawall Boulevard or west of 103 ^rd Street without the written concurrence by the City Engineer and the specific approval of the Planning Commission. Proposed streets shall meet or exceed the elevation of all connecting streets.

I.

Sight Distance. The Planning Commission shall apply such standards for the sight distances and curves as are appropriate to the anticipated speeds and volumes of traffic. The following standards apply:

1.

For thoroughfares:

a.

The minimum tangent between reverse curves is 100 feet.

b.

The minimum radius for horizontal curves is 150 feet.

c.

The minimum radius for vertical curves is 100 feet.

2.

For collector and local streets:

a.

The minimum tangent between reverse curves is 40 feet.

b.

The minimum radius for horizontal curves is 50 feet.

c.

The minimum radius for vertical curves is 100 feet.

J.

Private Streets.

1.

Applicability. The Planning Commission may approve private streets only within a PUD District.

2.

Standards. Private streets shall meet all standards for an equivalent public street. Traffic control devices shall conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The Director of Engineering may require installation of such traffic control devices as are deemed appropriate.

K.

Street Names. New streets shall provide continuity of names with existing streets. Otherwise similar or identical street names to streets already existing or platted in other parts of the City shall be avoided. The maximum length of any street name shall be 18 characters. The Planning Commission may reject any name that it deems to be inappropriate.

L.

Alleys.

1.

The City may require alleys in blocks used for commercial purposes, where alleys are consistent with the historic pattern of development or traditional neighborhood developments.

2.

Alley width shall be at least 20 feet and shall be paved full width.

3.

No new business or dwelling shall face or have its main entrance on an alley.

4.

Dead-end alleys are not permitted.

M.

Curbs and Gutters.

1.

The subdivider shall construct curbs and gutters, where applicable, to conform to Standard Construction Specifications a Details, along both sides of all streets within the subdivision and along the subdivision side of all boundary streets. The minimum gradient on streets and gutters shall be twenty five hundredths (0.25) of one percent.

2.

The subdivider shall pay for and construct curbs and gutters, where applicable, on each side of all streets within a subdivision and on the subdivision side of all boundary streets.

N.

Street Bases and Wearing Surfaces. The subdivider shall provide streets to conform to the current Standard Construction Specifications and Details.

O.

Street Signs. The subdivider shall install street signs at each intersection within the subdivision. Signs shall conform to the current Standard Construction Specifications and Details.

P.

Sidewalks.

1.

Sidewalk construction shall conform to the current Standard Construction Specifications and Details. Such sidewalks shall extend from curb-to-curb at intersecting streets.

2.

The subdivider shall install sidewalks on all streets within the subdivision and on the subdivision side of all boundary streets. Sidewalks shall be paved concurrently with the construction of the adjacent streets.

Q.

Street Lights.

1.

A system of street lighting shall be installed in all new subdivisions by the energy company authorized to do so under its contract with the City.

2.

The lighting system shall conform to good engineering practices taking into consideration the needs of the subdivision.

3.

Underground service and use of ornamental standards are preferred, where feasible. The subdivider shall provide one ornamental light fixture per every five installed fixtures for future maintenance. The subdivider may propose alternatives and shall confer with the appropriate energy company and with the city engineer before proposing alternatives.

4.

The subdivider shall pay to the City, at the time of installation of the system, an amount equal to two years annual charges for the system. The fee shall be paid prior to recording of the final plat.

5.

The design shall be approved by the city engineer.

6.

The minimum criteria for approval is a light at each street intersection and a maximum of street distance to the next light of:

a.

East of 8-Mile Road: 150 feet.

b.

West of 8-Mile Road: 300 feet.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Generally. A proposed development must be compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods and with the City of Galveston Comprehensive Plan of 2011.

B.

Basic Factors. In considering whether the proposed development is compatible, the Planning Commission will consider the following factors for the proposed development and the neighborhood:

1.

Street patterns;

2.

Lot configuration; and

3.

The goals and policies of the City of Galveston 2011 Comprehensive Plan and other adopted neighborhood plans.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Generally.

1.

All developments shall provide water, sewer, storm water, electric, telephone, and other public or private utility connections to City residents.

2.

Where a development is part of a larger parcel of land under common ownership with the applicant, the capacity of utility facilities shall be adequate to serve the entire property to the extent that the capacity is matched to that of the lines that it extends.

3.

If the applicant extends water or sewer lines that serve other developments through its property, the City may require the applicant to participate in a utility oversizing and reimbursement program as a condition of subdivision or site plan approval.

4.

Wherever possible, compatible utilities shall share easements.

B.

Water.

1.

All subdivisions shall be provided with an approved water system.

2.

The water system shall conform to the City's Standard Construction Specifications and Details. Water lines shall be installed to serve each lot in all subdivisions within the City limits. Where the connection to a system is not made immediately, plans shall be prepared for future installation of a water distribution system to serve each lot. Those parts of such system that lie in the parts of streets intended for vehicular traffic shall be installed prior to streets being paved.

3.

Potable water lines shall be looped and shall have a secondary feed to the potable water supply.

C.

Fire Hydrants. Standard fire hydrants shall be installed as a part of the water distribution system not more than 500 feet apart in residential areas and 300 feet apart in commercial areas as measured along the streets and shall conform in all respects to the specifications of the City.

D.

Wastewater.

1.

All subdivisions shall be provided with an approved sewage disposal system to conform to the latest TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) regulations, Sewage Ordinance, and the City's Standard Construction Specifications and Details as adopted.

2.

Sanitary sewers shall be installed to serve each lot in all subdivisions.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Required Facilities. The subdivider shall construct all storm sewers, laterals, manholes, catch basins, culverts, ditches, and/or other appurtenances necessary to adequately drain the subdivision. Where trunk line storm sewers cross the subdivision or are extended to provide outfall for the subdivision, the City may assume that portion of the cost in excess of that required to drain the subdivision.

B.

Design. All drainage computations and drainage structure design shall conform to the Standard Construction Specifications and Details. Computations and designs shall be submitted to the city engineer for approval. The subdivider shall be required to provide for all storm water originating within the subdivision as well as that originating upstream in the drainage area where crossing the subdivision. Any off-site drainage easements necessitated by the subdividing of a tract of land shall be provided by the subdivider. The following is the minimum design consideration:

1.

Drainage structures shall be designed for flows determined by the Rational Method and for at least a two year rainfall frequency based on a minimum of 15 minutes time of concentration.

2.

A tail water tide elevation of 1.5 (Mean Tide) shall be assumed.

3.

A runoff coefficient of at least 0.50 shall be used for single dwelling areas where the minimum lot size is 7,000 square feet.

4.

A runoff coefficient of at least 0.70 shall be used where lots are less than 7,000 square feet or where apartments, churches, schools, businesses, or any other facilities which will necessitate parking or large covered areas within the drainage area.

5.

The maximum distance storm water to be carried in gutters before entering an inlet is 500 feet.

6.

Minimum storm sewer lateral to be 18-inch pipe.

C.

Storm Sewers. All storm sewers within public right-of-ways and easements shall be reinforced concrete pipe or equal, approved by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Purpose. These regulations establish requirements and incentives for new development to provide parks, open space, and civic spaces (referred to collectively in this section as "open space"). Open space can take a variety forms, ranging from large natural areas for planned conservation developments in the West End to small urban plazas and courts in the City's historic Urban Core neighborhoods. This section establishes standards that define the open space categories along with design, location, and maintenance requirements that ensure that the spaces serve their intended purpose over time.

B.

Designation and Ownership.

1.

Generally. The PUD plan, site plan, development plat, or subdivision plat shall delineate the location of open space and identify it as private or public.

2.

Re-subdivision of Open Space Prohibited. Areas designated as open space shall not be subdivided, but shall be shown as a "park," "open space," or a similar designation on a plat or site plan identifying it as restricted in use. Open space may be owned, preserved, and maintained by any of the mechanisms described below or any combination thereof.

3.

Private Areas. If required open space is maintained in private ownership, it shall be designated as common area for the use of all residents and occupants of the proposed development. Provisions shall be made for perpetual maintenance and care of such private areas. The instruments creating the dedication, homeowners' association, condominium association, easement, transfer, or improvement district shall be provided with the application for subdivision plat approval.

4.

Dedication of Land to City. Dedication of open space to the City satisfies the requirements of this subsection. Dedication shall take the form of a fee simple ownership. The City may accept a dedication if:

a.

The land is accessible to the residents of the City;

b.

There is no cost of acquisition other than any cost normally associated with closing on real estate;

c.

An environmental survey of the property is submitted;

d.

A metes and bounds and boundary survey of the property is submitted; and

e.

A warranty deed is submitted to verify ownership, along with a submittal determining property value.

C.

Amount of Open Space Required.

1.

The current zoning regulations and the City's Parks and Open Space Master Plan establish the amount and type of open space required.

2.

The applicant may dedicate any trail to the City for public use. The dedicated trail shall count toward meeting the required active open space requirements.

D.

Design.

1.

Generally.

a.

Open spaces should be integrated into the development design to bring significant open space to the maximum number of properties.

b.

Small, odd, left-over open space areas should be avoided.

c.

Land designated as open space on a final subdivision plat shall be maintained as open space and may not be separately sold, subdivided, or developed, except for park uses.

2.

Typologies.

a.

Generally. Table 6.307 at the end of this section provides a variety of options the applicant may use to satisfy the open space requirements. The Planning Commission may approve additional open space categories that accommodate the purposes described in this section.

b.

Multi-Use Paths. The entire area along a collector or arterial street that meets the following requirements may also be counted against the minimum open space requirements:

i.

The minimum width is 12 feet on either side of the arterial or collector.

ii.

The path must be located outside of the right-of-way.

iii.

Construction must meet minimum American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards for use by both pedestrians and bicyclists.

iv.

The path shall be defined by placing a planted strip of a width of at least 3 feet between the back of the curb and the street edge of the path.

v.

One large tree and one medium tree shall be planted every 100 feet or fraction thereof.

3.

Connectivity.

a.

Where possible, open space shall align with open space areas on adjacent property or areas designated as a public greenway, a linear park, or similar facility in the City's Parks and Open Space Master Plan; and

b.

Open space areas shall include sidewalks, trails, or similar facilities that align with such facilities in an adjoining parcel or where adjoining parcels are unimproved conform to the specifications set forth in the facilities plan.

4.

Percentage in Storm Water Management Facilities. Detention or retention basins, which are required as part of the storm water management standards, do not qualify as open space unless 75 percent or more of the active and usable area is designed for recreational use and the area conforms to the requirements below:

a.

Detention areas shall not be inundated so as to be unusable for their designated recreational purposes. Detention areas must be designed to drain within 24 hours.

b.

Detention areas shall be constructed of natural materials. Terracing, berming; and contouring is required in order to naturalize and enhance the aesthetics of the basin.

c.

Basin slopes shall not exceed a three-to-one (3:1) slope.

d.

Detention areas may count a maximum of 50 percent of any park dedication requirement.

5.

Slopes. At least 50 percent of required dedicated open space land shall have slopes that do not exceed 7 percent.

6.

Access. If streets are planned within a proposed single-family project, open space provided pursuant to this section shall have direct access to the streets.

7.

Excluded Areas. The following areas are not considered open space:

a.

Areas covered by buildings, parking lots, or other impervious surfaces accessible to automobiles. However, up to 50 percent of a parking area but no more than 2,000 square feet is counted toward the minimum land area required. The parking area must be accessory to and reserved exclusively for the open space area.

b.

Utility easements, drainage easements, or street right-of-ways, unless those areas are useable for public recreational purposes and are not permanently converted to a street or trench. Land underneath overhead utility lines is not considered open space, except where used for jogging trails, bicycle trails, or parking areas accessory to an open space.

c.

Streets and rights of way.

d.

Ponds or lakes exceeding 2,500 square feet unless surrounded by an upland open space area with a minimum width of 50 feet.

E.

Location.

1.

Distance from Lots. No residential lot or principal commercial or office building within a proposed development may be located more than one-quarter (¼) mile from any open space. This distance is measured from the entrance allowing people or bicycles to enter into the open space or to view the open space area. This distance is measured in a straight line but must not be interrupted by an arterial street or freeway. This section does not apply to the East End Harborside area designated in Table 6.302.

2.

School Site Locations. Park sites shall be located, whenever possible, adjacent to and contiguous with school sites in order to make maximum use of common facilities and grounds. Land area dedicated to a school district is credited toward the minimum open space requirements if there is a joint use agreement between the City and the school district.

F.

Maintenance. The applicant shall develop an open space maintenance plan as part of the application for development approval including the project-phasing schedule. This plan shall designate and indicate the boundaries of all proposed parks or open space required by this section.

1.

Maintenance Plan. The open space maintenance plan shall:

a.

Designate areas to be reserved as a park (for open space with improvements) or open space (for open space without improvements); and

b.

Specify the manner in which the park or open space shall be perpetuated, maintained, and administered.

2.

Interim Maintenance of Land and Improvements. Open space to be dedicated to the City shall be maintained by the applicant until such time as the land is accepted by the City for maintenance. Any associated facilities or site improvements designed and constructed by the applicant are subject to the provisions of Division 6.200 regarding construction plans, City inspections, contractor's two year maintenance period, and developer/owner guarantee of improvements.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

The City may require various on-site and off-site easements. These easements may be required to supply drainage, utilities, access to public utilities or drainage areas, fire protection, pedestrian access, and conservation. The dimensional and location standards for easements are established in Table 6.308. The following additional standards apply to easements:

A.

Utility Easements.

1.

Where required, all lots shall provide utility easements (UE) for public utilities that are necessary or desirable to serve the subdivision.

2.

Separate designated easements shall be provided for water and sewer lines and denoted as such on the final plat.

3.

Down-guy easements are required where needed.

4.

Utilities shall be located underground. Where this is not possible, pole utilities shall be located at the rear of lots and avoid poles along the streets.

5.

Where attached housing types are developed, easements shall be placed in open space areas for maintenance purposes.

B.

Drainage Easements.

1.

Drainage easements may be required with sufficient width to accommodate construction and maintenance of the facility.

2.

Existing surface drainage patterns shall be protected by easements or open space.

3.

Drainage easements shall be placed on lots to convey surface water to storm sewers located on the street or to surface drainage channels located within easements or open spaces as topography and grading dictate.

C.

Fire Protection Easements.

1.

Fire protection access easements shall be improved with concrete paving at a width of 20 feet, or as required by the City's Fire Code.

2.

Fire protection easements must include turning radii sufficient to accommodate the City's fire protection equipment.

D.

Pedestrian Access Easements. These regulations may require pedestrian access easements.

E.

Conservation Easements.

1.

These regulations may allow creation of conservation easements to preserve open space and protect natural resources.

2.

Conservation easements shall exclude other easements that would result in the disturbance of the land. However, pedestrian access easements are permitted within conservation easements.

F.

Encroachments and Removal of Encroachments.

1.

No permanent encroachments or structures are allowed within any easement required by this section, except:

a.

Fences that allow access as needed to maintain the easement;

b.

Landscaping consisting only of bushes, shrubs or flowers;

c.

Bicycle racks;

d.

Paving materials required for access to the property, or to meet minimum standards such as parking;

e.

Temporary street furniture; and

f.

Other minor encroachments, if the utility provider determines, in writing that the encroachment does not use the public easements for maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of its utility facilities.

2.

The City may remove any encroachment, structures, landscaping, or any other improvement placed within required easements.

3.

The City may assess its costs against a landowner for removal of an unauthorized improvement from an easement, including placing a lien on the property.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

All lots shall be graded such that surface water flows to the street gutters or to public drainage outlets. Water flows shall not drain toward private property.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Approval of any plat or replat is deemed an acceptance of the proposed land dedication.

B.

Acceptance of improvements under this section does not impose a duty upon the City concerning the maintenance or improvement of any dedicated parts until the improvements are made by the subdivider and accepted by the City.

C.

Prior to final approval by the Planning Commission, all dedications of land for public use require the developer and/or owner to agree in writing to provide the necessary improvements.

D.

Prior to acceptance of improvements by the City, the owner shall furnish a certificate prepared by an engineer to the effect that all such improvements have been completed in accordance with the current Standard Construction Specifications.

E.

No building permit shall be issued and no utility service or connection shall be made with any public utility prior to the approval of a plat or replat.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

Rejection of a plat or replat by the Planning Commission is considered a disapproval of the acceptance of an offered dedication. The City may decline offers of dedication if it is determined that acceptance of said dedication is not in the public interest or the land is unsuitable for the designated use.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

Acceptance of a final plat by the City does not in any manner obligate the City to finance or furnish any improvements within the approved subdivision.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

The subdivider may pay a fee in lieu of dedication of open space required by these regulations or the Parks and Open Space Master Plan based on the value of the open space as established by City Council.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Accuracy of Survey. The allowable error of closure for all survey work shall not be greater than one in seven thousand (1/7000).

B.

Required Information. Surveys shall include the following information:

1.

Two points identified by Texas Planes Coordinates;

2.

Basis of bearings used and a north point;

3.

Boundary of the development and total acreage encompassed, described, and mapped at an appropriate scale; and

4.

A legal description and exhibit of the property including the recorded status of the property.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

The description and location of all permanent survey monuments block corners and other markers shall be shown on the plat and meet the following standards:

A.

Each lot must be accurately surveyed and suitable corner markers located;

B.

Every change of direction on the perimeter survey shall be permanently marked; and

C.

Permanent benchmarks, based on mean tide, 1,000 feet apart along all street lines. Elevations on fire hydrants, manhole rings, and spikes in utility poles are not acceptable.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

The following standards apply to the mapping of natural resources or other features of plans:

A.

Streams. Streams (perennial, intermittent, mapped, and unmapped) with identifiable banks and beds shall have their boundaries set at the top of the bank.

B.

Water Courses. Initial identification of the water courses/water bodies shall be made using the U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle maps or more accurate information as available. Field survey verification to determine evidence and location of channelized flow is required for preliminary plats and land development plans.

C.

Vegetation. Vegetation shall be measured by the canopy line for the determination of areas of woodlands or trees. Other vegetation types shall be measured from the middle of the vegetation transition.

D.

Wetlands. Wetlands shall be delineated in accordance with the criteria of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

E.

Boundaries.

1.

Measurements for the boundary are to be made horizontally, perpendicular from, or radial from any feature or point.

2.

Boundaries that depend on elevation shall be based upon on-site elevations and shall not be interpolated.

F.

Topography. Topographic lines shall be at 1 foot contour intervals unless those intervals are impractical due to essentially flat topography.

G.

Digital Subdivision Record Plat. A digital record of any plan or plat submitted under this article is required to maintain the integrity of the City GIS property base map. Digital submittals will be accepted only if they adhere to the following criteria:

a.

The record plat base drawing is a DXF file (a standard digital exchange format).

b.

Plats must be in Texas State Plane Coordinate System Datum at a 1:1 drawing scale in US survey feet; and

c.

All polygons must close.

The following chart indicates only the layers that the City requires for its digital plat submittals:

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

Recreational vehicle parks may be located in the Commercial and Resort/Recreation zoning districts only, as a limited land use. All recreational vehicle parks must meet all Limited Use Standards.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Reserved.

B.

All lots within a recreational vehicle parks shall be permanently marked and provide convenient access for a recreational vehicle.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

Each recreational vehicle owner shall be responsible for securing his or her recreational vehicle, however, no permanent anchoring or tie-down procedures are required.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

The water supply system shall be connected by pipes to all recreational vehicle lots, buildings, and other facilities requiring water.

B.

All piping, fixtures, and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with State and City regulations and requirements.

C.

City water mains shall not be extended beyond the external property line of any park development.

D.

Fire hydrants at the perimeter of any park shall be placed in accordance with City regulations. Fire hydrants, if any, located within any park shall be privately owned, installed and maintained by the owners.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

All proposed sewage disposal facilities shall be approved by the City prior to acceptance for connection to the City sewer system.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

Every park shall contain an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment, and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable codes and regulations for such systems. The location of underground lines, if any, shall be clearly marked by surface signs at intervals of not more than 100 feet.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

All matters pertaining to the location and maintenance of refuse areas shall be in accordance with the City Department of Public Works and the City's Solid Waste Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

A.

Except that sites plainly designated and exclusively reserved for independent units need not be counted in calculating the number of toilets, lavatories, and bathing facilities. Toilet, lavatory, and bathing facilities shall be provided according to the following schedule:

1.

One (1) toilet per sex at the rate of one (1) each for every 15 sites or fractional part thereof. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-third (1/3) of the required number of toilets.

2.

One lavatory per sex at the rate of one (1) each for every 15 sites or fractional part thereof.

3.

One (1) bathing facility (shower or bath) per sex for every thirty (30) sites or fractional part thereof.

B.

A paved or gravel sidewalk to each recreational vehicle lot from off-street parking areas shall be provided.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

1.

Vehicular access from any individual lot within a park to any public street shall be prohibited.

2.

Off-street parking within any park shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) parking space for each lot, plus one additional space for each six (6) lots within the park. Said parking may be provided in one (1) or more designated parking areas or parallel and adjacent to any private street within the park.

3.

When situated in designated parking areas, no parking space shall be further than 50 feet from the lot it is intended to serve.

4.

When any public street traverses a park, the Director of Traffic may prohibit parking on such street.

5.

All cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum radius of sixty feet (60'), and shall not exceed four hundred feet (400') in length.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)

1.

No person shall engage in the construction of any park, as herein defined, or make any addition or alternation to any park so as to alter the number of lots therein, or affect the facilities required therein, until he has first secured a building permit for such addition, alteration or construction.

2.

No person shall operate a park, as defined herein, until he first secures a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official.

3.

At any time deviations from the approved plans exist which, in the judgment of the Director of Development Services or his designee, create a hazard to public health or safety, the Director shall so notify in writing the owner of record of the park to correct such deficiency with thirty (30) days of such notice. In the event such deficiencies are not corrected within the time allowed, the Development Services Department may order the park vacated of all units.

4.

Application for Permits:

a.

Applications for building permits and certificates of occupancy shall be made to the Building Official.

b.

All applications shall be accompanied by the following, as applicable:

1.

A preliminary site plan map drawn to suitable scale on 24" x 36" reproducible sheets.

2.

The name of the applicant, the developer and the property owner.

3.

The street address and legal description of the property.

4.

Name and registration number of licensed surveyor or engineer who prepared or certified the site plan map.

5.

Scale of map, North Arrow, and location key map of the proposed development.

6.

The location, name, existing and proposed widths of rights-of-way and pavement of all abutting or included streets and alleys.

7.

The location and width of all existing or proposed public or private easements, whether for streets, drainage or utility purposes.

8.

A topographic map of scale on 24" x 36" reproducible sheets indicating existing and proposed elevations, and showing:

a.

Existing and proposed water courses.

b.

Existing and proposed water supply.

c.

Existing and proposed sewage disposal system.

d.

Proposed flood control measures, if any.

9.

Layout and configuration of all lots within the development area, with each lot fully dimensioned and identified by number or letter.

10.

Layout and configuration of all parking facilities within the proposed development.

11.

Location and use of all other buildings, structures, enclosures and facilities, including required open areas, trash receptacles and fire hydrants.

12.

Applications for Building Permits shall be accompanied by two complete sets of final plans.

H.

Certificate of Occupancy:

1.

A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued for any portion of a partially developed park, unless the owner or developer posts a performance bond, approved by the City Attorney, guaranteeing completion of development within two years of the date of the Certificate of Occupancy.

2.

A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until the owner or developer of such park has paid to the City the required fee.

3.

Certificates of Occupancy are nontransferable and shall be conspicuously displayed in a prominent and accessible place at the park.

(Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18)