Title
Ordinance - First and Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving Amendments of the Subdivision Control Ordinance Amending the Regulations in Section 2.04(D), “Final Plat”, Section 2.06(A)(2) and (B), “Replats”, Section 3.09, “Methods of Approval”, and Section 10, Subsection N, “Screening” (OA#23-009)
Requested Action
To consider the proposed text amendment
Recommendation
The Department of Planning and Development Services recommends approval of the text amendments to the provisions in Chapter 155 of the City of Mansfield Code of Ordinances as presented.
Description/History
The proposed amendments are intended to clarify the documents required with a plat application, bring the Subdivision Control Ordinance in line with the requirements of a new state law regarding plat approval, and revise the requirements related to subdivision screening walls.
Section 2.04(D), “Final Plat”
One of the requirements of a plat application is construction plans for public infrastructure for paving, utilities and drainage. As a component of these plans, the City also requires construction plans for community improvements within a subdivision. Community improvements are common features in a subdivision such as landscaping, entry features, including enhanced pavement, sidewalks, screening walls or devices, street trees, tree wells, and other amenities to be maintained by the homeowners association. Under the current ordinance, Community Improvement Plans are not specifically listed as a requirement for a plat application. The proposed amendment to Section 2.04(D) will add Community Improvement Plans as a requirement element for plat applications.
Section 2.06(A)(2) and (B), “Replats”
The proposed amendment to Section 2.06 revises the notification requirements for replats to accommodate administrative approval. Under the current regulations, a public hearing with notice must be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on certain residential replats. State law now provides...
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