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Vinton City Zoning Code

Appendix A

Detailed Submittal Requirements

Sec. A.01.01 Administrative Plats

  • Submittal Requirements. The Consolidation Plat, Minor, shall:
    1. Be correctly labeled as the appropriate type of administrative plat such as:
      1. Minor Consolidation Plat;
      2. Minor Amending Plat:
      3. Minor Subdivision Plat; or 
      4. Development Plat.
    2. Include a "purpose" statement for the amendment and describe exactly what has  been  changed on the plat since the original plat was recorded;
    3. Depict the specific lots affected "as is" and "as proposed";
    4. Show all existing and proposed easements, existing and proposed utilities, and letters no objection, from affected utilities serving the subject lots;
    5. Show the existing arrangement and dimensions of the existing lots, as platted and recorded, and the proposed consolidation, with new lots given new lot numbers to distinguish them the original lots; and
    6. Include a Certification of Approval of the plat by the Village Administrator, as shown in subsection (b).
  • ​Certificate of Approval. Shown below is the required format to be used in obtaining any Administrative Plat Certificate of Approval.
    1. Surveyor Certification:

    • STATE OF TEXAS §

    COUNTY OF EL PASO §

    KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

    That I, ___________________, do hereby certify that I prepared this plat from an actual and accurate survey of the land and that the corner monuments shown thereon were properly placed under my supervision.____________________________________________.


      _____________________________________

    Signature

    Professional Seal

      1. Village Administrator Approval Certification:


        APPROVED this _____ day of ________, 20____.

     _____________________________________________

    Village Administrator, Village of Vinton.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    Sec. A.01.02 Preliminary Plats

  • Submittal Requirements. The following information shall be filed:
    1. Sufficient number of paper copies and electronic copy of all items submitted;
    2. A Preliminary Utility Plan showing existing/proposed utilities;
    3. A TIA, if the development meets the threshold requirements set out in Sec. 5.03.04, Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). If a TIA is required, the applicant shall meet with the Village Engineer and a TXDOT Representative (if applicable) in advance of the submittal to define the TIA parameters. An incomplete or deficient TIA shall constitute grounds to find a plat to be incomplete, or to deny the plat.
    4. A drainage report, as set out in Sec. 5.02.06, Drainage and Utilities.
    5. A Soil Suitability Report (Geotechnical Report), as set out in Sec. 5.02.06, Drainage and Utilities, Subsection G., Soil Suitability Report.
    6. A current Tax Certificate, application form, and application fee.
    7. Construction plans may be submitted at the option of the applicant.
    8. A Certification of Approval of the plat by the Village Administrator, as shown in subsection (c).
  • Preliminary Plat Form and Content. Preliminary Plats shall use a 24" x 36" format, a scale of one inch equals 20 feet, provide a graphic scale, north arrow, and vicinity map and include the following information:
    1. Boundary Lines and Bearings. The plat shall show:
      1. Boundary lines and bearings sufficient to locate the exact area of the plat, with at least one corner referencing a survey (abstract) corner;
      2. Plat area, in acres, area devoted to open space, common areas, parks, the number of lots and blocks, and project density;
      3. Village Limits and ETJ boundaries and any other regulatory boundaries, such as a floodplain.
    2. Adjacent Property. The plat shall show:
      1. The name and location of any adjoining subdivision, including property lines, easements, rights-of-way, and how the proposed plat relates to an existing plat;
      2. When adjacent area is not platted, the name and recording information shall be shown; and
      3. Zoning districts and zoning boundaries.
    3. Proposed Plat. The names, location, and width of proposed streets, alleys and easements.
    4. Proposed Blocks, Lots and Parks. Proposed blocks, lots, parks, and open space shall be identified with a logical numbering and sequencing order.
    5. Building Lines. Minimum front yard setbacks shall be shown. Other typical setbacks shall be notated in a General Plat note or typical lot detail.
    6. Reserve Strips. A one-foot reserve strip shall be included along the rear and street side lot lines that back up to, or side on, arterial and major collector streets, as designated by the Future Thoroughfare Plan (FTP), that are accessible from a minor collector or local street.
    7. Contours. Topographic contours at two foot intervals.
    8. Title and Design Professional.  The plat shall show the plat title, the name, license number, and seal of the design professional, and name and the license number of the design firm that prepared the plat.
    9. Other Requirements. The Village may require the submittal of additional information to ensure that the proposed development will comply with all UDC requirements; and
    10. Phasing Plan. If the tract will be platted in phases, a phasing plan, as set out in Sec. 5.02.08, Development Phasing, shall be submitted.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    Sec. A.01.03 Final Plats

  • Final Plat Submittal. In accordance with Village checklist requirements for quantity, the following information shall be filed with all Final Plats:
    1. Sufficient number of paper copies, electronic copies of all items submitted, and GIS format compatible copies of the Plat and construction plans (shapefile, geodatabase, and CAD are all acceptable formats);
    2. Plan sheets that supplement the plat application, such as, but not limited to, utility and drainage plans; and
    3. An application form and application fee.
  • Final Plat Content Requirements.  In addition to the format and content for Preliminary Plats, as set out in Sec. A.01.02, Preliminary Plats, the following additional information shall be provided:
    1. Final Engineering Reports and Analysis. Final Geotechnical, Drainage and Utility Reports, and a Final TIA, if applicable.
    2. Common Area Maintenance Covenants. If common areas are proposed for the exclusive interest of the property owners of the development, covenants shall be provided for review by the Village Attorney.
    3. Legal Description. A legal description of the complete property comprising the plat and the surveyor's certificate and seal.
    4. Dedication Certificate.
      1. The property owner's certificate or deed of dedication shall be placed on the final plat.
      2. The dedication deed or certificate of dedication shall be executed by all persons, firms or corporations owning an interest in the property subdivided and platted, and shall be acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the laws for the State of Texas for conveyances of real property, and shall include:
        1. An accurate description of the tract of land subdivided;
        2. A statement and express representation that the parties joining in such dedication are the sole owners of such tract of land;
        3. An express dedication without reservation to the public for public use; the streets, alleys, rights-of-way, school site and any other public areas shown on the attached plat.
    5. Identification of the subdivision preparation date, the name, license number, seal of the engineer or R.P.L.S. who prepared the plat and that of the design firm for each.
    6. Tax Certificates. Tax certificates indicating that all taxes on the lands being subdivided have been paid to the current year.
    7. Approved Construction Plans.
      1. Construction plans for required public improvements in a 24" x 36" format, along with all data and calculations related to utilities, drainage or other construction in the subdivision shall be submitted with the final plat. Electronic copies of all plans, data, calculations, and any other supporting information submitted with the construction plans shall be provided in a PDF format. 
      2. The construction plans shall conform to all requirements of the UDC.
      3. An applicant proposing a reimbursement agreement shall submit the agreement, as set out in Sec. 5.05.02, Reimbursement Agreement, with construction plans.
      4. Once construction plans are approved, the applicant shall provide complete approved plans sets and electronic copies of the same in PDF format and in a GIS format. Shapefiles, geodatabase files, and CAD files are all acceptable GIS-based formats.
      5. Application Fee. A filing fee shall be submitted to cover the cost of review and processing with every Final Plat in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the Village Council, as amended, and
      6. Final Signed and Sealed Mylar Sheets.
    8. Phasing Plans, if the Final Plat is a section or subset of a larger development.
  • Professional Certificate of Approval. Below are the required professional certifications to be used on any Final Plat:
    1. Surveyor Certification:

    • STATE OF TEXAS §

    COUNTY OF EL PASO §


    KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

    That I, _______________________________, do hereby certify that I prepared this plat from an actual and accurate survey of the land and that the corner monuments shown thereon were properly placed under my supervision.

    ______________________________________________

    Signature

    Professional Seal

    1. Professional Engineer Certification:

    STATE OF TEXAS §

    COUNTY OF EL PASO §

    KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

    That I, _______________________________, do hereby certify that proper engineering consideration has been provided in this plat. To the best of my knowledge, this plat conforms to all requirements of the Vinton UDC, except for any variances that were expressly granted by the Village Council this plat from an actual and accurate survey of the land and that the corner monuments shown thereon were properly placed under my supervision.

    ____________________________________________

    Signature

    Professional Seal

    1. Certifications of Approval by the Vinton Planning Commission and Village Council:

    APPROVED this ________ day of _______, 20_____, by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Village of Vinton, Texas.

    __________________________________________________
    Chairman, Village of Vinton Planning and Zoning Commission

    _____________________________________________________
    Village Clerk, Village of Vinton

    APPROVED this ________ day of _______, 20___, by the Village Council, Village of Vinton, Texas.

    __________________________________________________
    Mayor, Village of Vinton

    _____________________________________________________
    Village Clerk, Village of Vinton

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    Sec. A.01.04 Ownership / Legal Description

  • Purpose. The purpose of the ownership certificate is to identify the owner and provide the Volume and Page of Deed Records, verifying the ownership. When the property owner is a corporation, typically an agent is authorized to sign for the corporation, using the following format. When one property owner is an individual or several individuals, one of the following formats should be used.
  • Applicability. The Ownership Certificates shown herein shall be applicable to all plats governed by this UDC.
  • Ownership Certificates:

    • STATE OF TEXAS §

    COUNTY OF EL PASO §

    WHEREAS,   _____________________________________________ (Owner/Corporation Name),

    acting by and through the undersigned, ______________________________(Agent Name/Title)

    as it duly authorized agent, is the sole owner of a tract of land located in the:

    _______________________________________________________________  

                                       (Survey name and Abstract Number)

    within the jurisdiction of the Village of Vinton, El Paso County, Texas, according to the deed recorded

    in Volume ______ , Page _______ of the Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas, and being more

    particularly described as follows:

    (Continue with Legal Description)

    STATE OF TEXAS §

    COUNTY OF EL PASO §

    WHEREAS, _______________________________ , and  ________________________________, 

    are the sole owners of a tract of land located in the ______________________________________,

                                                                                         (Survey name and Abstract Number)

    within the Village of Vinton, El Paso County, Texas, according to the deed recorded in

    Volume ______ , Page _________, of the Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas and more

    particularly described as follows:

    (Continue With Legal Description)

    2. Legal Description. 

      A “short legal” may be used for replats when all of the lots are included in the replat, and exterior boundaries do not change.  A “long legal” is used when property has never been platted, or when establishing exterior boundaries.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    Sec. A.02.01 Site Plans

  • Generally.  This Section describes the information required to be shown in a site plan submittal:
  • Site Plan Contents. Site plan submittals shall:
    1. Be drawn to a scale not less than one inch = 50 feet, be titled "Site Plan", and include space for revision numbers and dates. 
    2. Include scale drawings, or supporting plan sheets, that contain, but are not be limited to, the following minimum information, and any other information necessary to demonstrate UDC compliance:
      1. The name and contact information of the applicant, owner, and design professional representing the site plan;
      2. A legal description; 
      3. Drainage, utility, fire, grading, landscape, and stormwater management  plans;
      4. Grading, clearing, and temporary and permanent SWMP details;
      5. A Traffic Impact Analysis if warranted;
      6. Building elevations;
      7. Required off-street parking spaces, handicap parking spaces, and parking stall specifications; 
      8. A sealed Geotechnical Report, as set out in Sec. 5.02.06, Drainage and Utilities;
      9. A lighting plan;
      10. Any and all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with all requirements of the UDC and:
        1. Applicable Building, Fire, Life Safety, Electrical, Accessibility Codes and other applicable ordinances;
        2. The Vinton Stormwater Management Plan;
        3. The plat if the property is required to be platted; and
        4. The requirements of any other necessary referral agency
  • Site Plan Submittal. Site plan submittals shall include:
    1. A completed application with all necessary application contents as listed in subsection (b);
    2. The required filing fee;
    3. A sufficient number of paper plan sets and an electronic copy of submitted information; and
    4. Once plans are approved, GIS formatted files of all final approved plans shall be provided to the Village.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    Sec. A.02.02 Landscape Plans

  • Generally. Landscape Plans, as set out in Sec. 7.02.04, shall require a specific set of submittal requirements. 
  • Contents of Landscape Plan. The landscape plan submittal shall include the elements that are set out in this Section. The Village is authorized to require additional information to administer the requirements of this Section.
    1. Existing and proposed topography;
    2. Dimensions and surface details of all existing /proposed easements, utilities, and walkways;
    3. Location of proposed site improvements and existing vegetation claimed for landscaping credit;
    4. Dimensions and surface area of all planting areas and the area of each;
    5. The location, spacing, quantity of landscaping to be installed, with the common name and size at planting;
    6. The location, spacing and extent of ground cover, beds, raised or inset planters, or decorative materials;
    7. Dimensions and composition of all required screening/buffering elements;
    8. Dimension and locations of required sight distance triangles;
    9. Calculations demonstrate that all landscaping requirements are met; and
    10. A schematic drawing of the proposed irrigation system, or hose bibs.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    Sec. A.02.03 Drainage Plans

  • Generally.  Following is a list of general information required and is not intended to be comprehensive. The developer or subdivider is responsible for submitting drainage, grading, and stormwater management plans, sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas, that comply with the drainage criteria of the UDC,TCEQ, and the Stormwater Management Plan.
  • Minimum Information Required. The following minimum information shall be provided:
    1. Existing and proposed drainage easements;
    2. Existing flood hazard boundaries and the locations of natural and manmade drainage channels;
    3. A Stormwater Management Plan, grading plan, and sedimentation control plan;
    4. Any permanent or temporary erosion control structures; 
    5. The type, size, and location of existing and proposed drainage facilities and catch basins;
    6. Existing and proposed contours at two foot intervals;
    7. Proposed drainage measures to perform in two-, five-, and 50-year storm events for a maximum period of intensity over the entire drainage basin where the subdivision is located, with assessments of up- and down-stream impacts;
    8. Locations where free falling water exists or is proposed, with proposed improvements to prevent erosion, such as culverts, head walls, or wing walls, where the VDS require such improvements;
    9. Drainage structures and ditches sized and designed to carry the calculated stormwater conveyance based on accepted engineering principles and Sec. 5.02.06, Drainage and Utilities; and 
    10. Construction Plans, Reports, and Calculations, as necessary to determine compliance with applicable UDC, Stormwater Management Plan, TXDOT, El Paso County Storm Water Management Program, and FEMA requirements.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    Sec. A.02.04 Planned Development Site Plans

  • Generally.  The purpose of this Section is to list the general information required to be provided to the Village Conceptual, Preliminary, and Final Planned Development Plans, as set out in Sec. 9.04.10, Planned Development Site Plans.
  • Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Submittal Requirements. A complete CDP submittal will include:
    1. Existing and proposed land uses in, and surrounding, the project, and their relationship to each other. The plan may take the form of a "bubble" map showing proposed use types in an approximate fashion, including circulation networks, buffers, and other details.
    2. A plan depicting severe slopes, topography, flood plain boundaries, and the availability of utility services.
    3. A written narrative that includes:
      1. The approximate number of acres and the intensity of each use;
      2. The density of dwellings, structure height; and
      3. Projected impacts on surrounding properties and measures proposed to mitigate them.
    4. A conceptual schedule of development.
  • Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) Submittal Requirements. A complete PDP submittal will:
    1. Establish  specific development density for the overall project, and specific areas in the project, based on the need to be compatible with surrounding uses.
    2. All information required for a Preliminary Plat, as set out in Sec. A.01.02, Preliminary Plats;
    3. Proposed building envelopes, open areas, and amenities;
    4. Typical building elevation or perspective drawings illustrating building design style, colors, and materials;
    5. The following preliminary plans, reports, and diagrams shall be submitted:
      1. An off-street parking and loading plan;
      2. A circulation diagram indicating the proposed movement of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians;
      3. Any special engineering features or public improvements; and
      4. An open space and buffering plan showing that the project will be compatible with surrounding development.
  • Final Development Plan (FDP) Submittal Requirements. A complete FDP submittal will include:
    1. All information required for a Final Plat, as set out in Sec. A.01.03, Final Plats, if platting is required; and
    2. A narrative detailing PDP conditions of approval were addressed.
    3. The FDP shall show all of the items required for site plan, as set out in Sec. A.02.01, Administrative Plats, and the following information:
      1. A list of all approved and / or specifically excluded use;
      2. Final development envelopes;
      3. Final parking, loading areas, fire lanes, truck routes, sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian and bikeways;
      4. Final drainage structures and areas where Best Management Practices for water quality are proposed;
      5. Open space areas, open space improvements, and amenities; and
      6. Final utility locations and improvements.
    4. A development schedule for all private and / or commonly-owned site improvements, including, but not limited to:
      1. Private streets and other circulation ways, including lighting; and
      2. Way-finding and / traffic control signage.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    Sec. A.03.01 Special Use Permit

  • General Requirements. The applicant shall submit the following minimum information in order to apply for a Special Use Permit (SUP):
    1. Completed application and the application fee;
    2. The street address, location, legal description of the property affected, or a certified boundary survey, plat, or site plan of land area subject to the SUP;
    3. A statement explaining the rationale for the SUP relative to the approval criteria in Subsection E; and
    4. Any plans, operating data, and expert evaluation to explain the proposed use and to demonstrate why the SUP, if granted, would be compatible with surrounding development.
  • Wireless Telecommunication Tower Requirements. The following additional information shall be provided when requesting a SUP for a wireless telecommunications tower:
    1. A cross section and elevation showing the proposed tower height and design;
    2. Documents showing the height above grade of mounting positions for co-located antennas and the separation distances between antennas;
    3. A description of the tower's capacity, including the number and type of antennas that it can accommodate;
    4. A description of proposed measures to screen the base of the tower and use tower colors that blend with surrounding area color palette.
    5. Documents showing the measures the applicant will take to avoid interference with established public safety telecommunication;
    6. The location of other facilities in the provider's wireless coverage area, where service gaps exist, how the proposed tower and its height address service gaps, the perimeter of the tower collapse zone if the tower was to fail, and how the proposed location avoids scenic view corridors, protected land uses, and is strategically cited to provide maximum coverage while minimizing the visual impacts;
    7. A letter of intent committing the tower owner, and their successors, to allow the shared use of the tower if an additional user agrees in writing, to meet reasonable terms and conditions of shared use; and
    8. A sealed report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer affirming that the tower would comply with all applicable FCC and FAA regulations and antenna cannot be located on other existing facilities, such as regional power lines, light standards, or water towers in lieu of a new tower. 

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901