San Marcos Development Code 9.1.2020

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Subdivisions

Section 3.2.3.5Modifications to an Approved Final Subdivision or Development Plat A. Administrative Adjustment. After approval of a final subdivision or development plat, the Responsible Official may approve an administrative adjustment for minor variations in an approved final subdivision or development plat that: 1. Do not increase the intensity, density, or number of units, by more than 10%. 2. Do not negatively impact the adequate provision of public facilities. 3. Constitute other minor adjustments resulting from the installation of public infrastructure as determined by the responsible official. B. After Recordation. If the approved final subdivision plat or final development plat has been recorded, revisions may only be approved under Section 3.3.4.1. Section 3.2.3.6Expiration and Extension A. Expiration. Approval of a final subdivision or development plat shall expire if the plat is not submitted for recordation within two (2) years of the date of approval or conditional approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. B. Extension. A final plat may be extended in accordance with Section 2.3.5.1.

3. The plat does not require the extension of any municipal facilities to serve any lot within the subdivision. C. Effect. Approval of a minor subdivision plat authorizes the Responsible Official to record the plat. Section 3.2.4.2Application Requirements A. An application for a minor subdivision or development plat shall be submitted in accordance with the universal application procedures in Section 2.3.1.1 except as otherwise provided in this Chapter 3. B. An application for a minor subdivision or development plat shall not be approved unless the following applications and development permits, where applicable, have been approved. 1. All legislative approvals needed to authorize the proposed uses for the land. A. Responsible Official Action. The Responsible Official shall review the application for a minor subdivision or development plat in accordance with the criteria in Section 3.2.4.4 and shall approve, approve with conditions or statutorily deny the application subject to appeal. B. Plat Recordation. After approval of the minor subdivision or development plat, the Responsible Official shall sign and record the plat with the county clerk of the county in which the land is located. Section 3.2.4.4Criteria for Approval A. The Responsible Official, or the Planning and Zoning Commission on appeal, shall decide whether to approve, conditionally approve or statutorily deny the minor subdivision plat application based upon the following criteria: 1. The minor subdivision plat is consistent with all zoning requirements for the property, all other requirements of this Development Code that apply to the plat, and any approved development agreement; 2. A watershed protection plan (phase2). 3. A transportation impact assessment. Section 3.2.4.3Approval Process

Division 4: MINOR SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT PLAT

Section 3.2.4.1Purpose, Applicability, and Effect

A. Purpose. The purpose of a minor subdivision or development plat is to simplify divisions of land under certain circumstances by authorizing administrative approval of a plat. B. Applicability. An application for approval of a minor subdivision plat may be filed only when all of the following circumstances apply:

1. The proposed division results in four or fewer lots;

2. The construction or extension of a street, thoroughfare, or alley is not required to meet the requirements of this Development Code; and

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Amended: September 1, 2020 San Marcos Development Code