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Description of Platting Documents

  1. Subdivision Plat Application - The subdivision Plat Application is included with this information packet.  The application must contain the original signature of the applicant.  If the applicant is not the property owner, written authorization from the property owner is required with the application.
  2. Plat Drawings - The applicant shall submit the required number of copies of the subdivision plat drawing.  Subdivision plat drawings shall contain, at a minimum, the items contained in Article XIII, Section 2 of the Unified Development Code (See attached Plat Review Checklist).
  3. Preliminary Drainage Analysis and Drainage Study - A Preliminary Drainage Analysis is required for all preliminary plats submitted.  A Drainage Study is required for all final plats and re-plats which require more drainage improvements than just grading.  These documents are necessary to determine the need for drainage improvements or drainage easements.  Technical specifications for these documents are contained in the Engineering Standards.
  4. Utility Layout Drawings - A utility layout drawing is required to show the size and location of existing and proposed utilities.  Technical specifications for these documents are contained in the Town of Westlake Engineering Standards (See Construction Plans Review Checklist).
  5. Engineering/Construction Drawings - When public improvements are required, the applicant or his engineer, shall submit construction plans with the subdivision plat.  The engineering/construction drawings shall conform to the requirements contained in the Engineering Standards.
  6. Taxes and Liens Paid Certificates- All taxes, assessments, and other obligations due to the Town shall be satisfied.  The applicant shall provide an original tax certificate stating that county and school taxes have been paid for the last full year.  Tax certificates can be obtained at:

    Tarrant County Administration Building
    100 West Weatherford Street
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Phone: (817) 884-1111
  7. Trip Generation Data Form - The trip generation data form is required to be completed and submitted with all applications for plats.  This form will be used to determine if a more in- depth Traffic Impact Analysis is required.
  8. Open Space Dedication - All new subdivisions are required to comply with Article XIII, Section 14, Open Space of the Unified Development Code.  A consultation with the Parks and Recreation Department is recommended before application for a plat is submitted.
  9. Mylar Film Drawings - After the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council have approved the plat and corrections have been made to the original drawings, three mylar film copies with original signatures and surveyor seals are required.  The Town Engineer will file one copy in the county plat records, retain one copy for Town records, and return one mylar to the applicant.

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