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Unified Development Code
Development Manual
July 2013
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Table of Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
MyPermitNow Electronic Filing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Application Review Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Application Fee Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Application Review Timelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Public Notification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Application Review Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Planning & Zoning Commission (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) . . . . . . 19
Zoning Board of Adjustment (3rd Tuesday) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Historic and Architectural Review Commission (4th Thursday)
. . 21
Annexation Calendar for 2013 through 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Basic Application Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Pre-application Conference Request Form . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Master Application Form
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Application Resubmittal Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Application Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33
Access Point Connection Exemption Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . 37
Administrative Exception Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Annexation (Voluntary) Checklist
Appeals Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist . . . . . . . . . 45
Minor Improvements and Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist . . . . . . . . . 47
Minor Improvements, Major Improvements and Master Sign Plan . 47
Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist . . . . . . . . . 51
Demolition and/ or Removal of Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Conservation Subdivision Site Analysis Map Checklist . . . . . . . 59
Construction Plans Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Courthouse View Height Determination Checklist . . . . . . . . . 63
Development Agreement Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Driveway Permit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Heritage Tree Removal or Pruning Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Letters of Regulatory Compliance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
License to Encroach Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Master Sign Plan Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Rezoning - Historic District Designation Checklist . . . . . . . . . 77
Rezoning - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Checklist . . . . . . 79
Rezoning - Zoning Map Amendment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sign Permit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Site Plan Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Site Plan Extension or Reinstatement Checklist . . . . . . . . . . 97
Special Exception Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Special Use Permit Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Stormwater Permit Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Subdivision - Preliminary Plat Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Subdivision - Preliminary / Final Plat Combination Submittal . . . 113
Final / Minor / Replat or Amending Plat Checklist . . . . . . . . 121
Subdivision - Plat Extension or Reinstatement Checklist . . . . . 129
Subdivision - Plat Waiver Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Subdivision - Vacation of a Recorded Plat Checklist . . . . . . . 133
Temporary Use Permit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Utility Evaluation Checklist
Variance Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Subdivision Site Plan and Plat Signature Blocks . . .
Subdivision Signature Block Requirements for Platting
145
. . . . . 147
Subdivision Signature Block Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Fiscal Surety Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
155
Procedures for Filing Fiscal Surety for New Development . . . . 155
Subdivision Construction Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Irrevocable Letter of Credit Template (Subdivision) . . . . . . . 163
Performance Bond Template (Subdivision) . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Trust Agreement Template (Subdivision) . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Maintenance Bond Template (Subdivision) . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Public Improvements Construction Agreement . . . . . . . . . 175
Irrevocable Letter of Credit Template - General
. . . . . . . . 181
Performance Bond Template (General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Maintenance Bond Template (General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Landscape Improvements Fiscal Surety . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Landscaping and Tree Forms and Requirements . . .
197
Non-Residential Landscape Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Tree Schedule Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Tree Removal Mitigation Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Preferred Plant List
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
General Information
How to Use this Manual
Welcome to the City of Georgetown Development process. The Planning Department has prepared
the Unified Development Code Development Manual as a guide to provide you with the materials
necessary for your submittal in one easy to reference package.
The Development Manual (Manual) consists of application submittal requirements for all procedures
described within the Unified Development Code (UDC). The requirements are designed so City staff may
effectively review an application and the decision-making authority may render an informed decision.
This Manual contains all applications, forms and checklists that may be required to start the process, in
addition to helpful information such as fee schedules, submittal deadlines and review timelines. Please
keep in mind, however, that there are other regulations/publications in addition to the UDC and this
Manual that may need to be referenced while preparing your application. These include, but are not
limited to, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the Construction Specifications and Standards Manual, the
Drainage Criteria Manual, the Downtown Design Guidelines, the Downtown Master Plan and the Traffic
Calming Standards.
Pre-Application Conference
Prior to the submission of an application, a Pre-application Conference between the applicant and
City staff must occur. This meeting is the first step in the City’s development process and is required
for every type of development subject to the UDC. The Pre-application Conference Request Form
informs staff of what type of development you propose and is the basis for staff’s preparation for the
meeting. At this meeting, staff will explain the process, codes, ordinances and requirements that are
applicable to your proposed project, provide you with pertinent documentation including checklists and
timing information, and answer any questions you might have. Staff will provide comments based on the
information known to them at that time, but cannot guarantee approval of any development permit or
application, even if otherwise indicated at the meeting. Upon submittal of the appropriate applications,
additional comments are to be expected that may or may not have been discussed in the meeting. Preapplication Conferences may be combined when an applicant will be making simultaneous applications
for the same project. Once the Pre-application Conference is complete, you will have up to 90 days from
the date of the staff signature(s) to submit the related applications covered by the meeting or a new Preapplication Conference will be required.
Submitting an Application
The City of Georgetown utilizes a single Master Application Form for all development types processed
by the Department. We have prepared application checklists to accompany each application type to
ensure complete and accurate submittals, resulting in fewer delays and a more timely review of your
application. The items on each checklist are organized by “Items Required for Submittal” and “Detailed
Information.” The “Items Required for Submittal” are those items that are immediately required at time of
submittal for the application to be accepted for processing. “Detailed Information” is meant to be a guide
to help you meet the requirements. It is generally what is needed for review of the particular application
type and is not necessarily all-inclusive.
The city is now utilizing the MyPermitNow system, which is a paperless system and explained on the
following pages. As such, all application submittals will be required to be made in an electronic format,
unless otherwise noted on the application checklist or by the planner. Files must be submitted in pdf,
at 300 dpi, with no digital signatures or passwords. All “Items Required for Submittal” and “Detailed
Information” on the checklist must be included, unless otherwise noted.
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Applications are not ready for review until the application has been deemed to be complete. A complete
application is one that has been determined to include everything necessary for review, based on the requirements
of the application’s checklist. If your application is determined to be incomplete, you will be notified in writing of
the missing or incomplete items and the deadline for resubmitting the deficient items to the Department (no more
than five (5) working days). If the items are not submitted by the deadline, the application will be rejected and a
new application and fee will be required.
All applications must be delivered to the Department and may be submitted at any time during the month.
The “Agenda Deadline” listed in the Review Calendars represents the last day an application may be submitted
in order to be eligible for review and consideration according to the listed dates. All required fees, as outlined
in the Application Fee Schedule, shall be made payable to “The City of Georgetown” and submitted with the
application. Please note that all fees are non-refundable except as otherwise indicated in the UDC.
Staff Review and Revisions
For most application types, staff comments will be generated and available within the MyPermitNow system.
The applicant will be notified and directed to the site to access the review comments. The letter will list any
required revisions and documents that will need to be resubmitted for the next staff review. When materials
are resubmitted to the City, an Application Resubmittal Form and all requirements therein must be included and
submitted digitally. If additional submittals are required after the third submission, or if more than 45 days have
passed since issuance of staff comments, a $250 fee per submission will be charged.
The Public Process
Following staff review and comments, there is an additional resubmittal deadline for those application types
that require action from a board, commission or City Council. This is the last date that will allow for staff review
and public notification prior to the board or commission’s staff report preparation. The deadline for each project
will be noted on the staff comment letter and may vary based on the review body, although it is generally three
(3) to four (4) weeks prior to the meeting date. An application will not automatically be scheduled for the next
available meeting if it is not ready for consideration. Additional public notification fees will be required in the event
a project that has been scheduled and publicized for a meeting must be pulled from that meeting’s agenda.
Following Approval
The steps for finalizing your project, once approved by the appropriate authority, vary depending on the
application type. Some applications, such as Site Plans and Plats, require submittal of a Mylar copy for approval
signatures of staff or City officials. Several applications, including Final Plats and Special Use Permits, require
recordation with the County Clerk. In these instances, the applicant will be required to provide recordation fees
as well as any additional documentation the County may require. The requirements for finalizing your particular
application will be provided by your staff reviewer.
Please keep in mind that the UDC Development Manual is only a guide. If anything in this manual is in conflict
with any code, regulation or other legal requirement, the code, regulation or other legal requirement supersedes
this guide. The UDC Development Manual may be amended from time to time by the Director, following public
notice and a 30-day public comment period. Please feel free to forward comments or suggestions to the Planning
Department at any time.
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MyPermitNow Electronic Filing System
What is MyPermitNow?
MyPermitNow is an online plan review and file storage system. It was designed by South Central
Planning and Development Commission in Louisiana in response to hurricane Katrina. In partnership
with Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), they have offered the system to the central Texas
area.
MyPermitNow will allow those seeking building and development-related approvals to track the
progress of their submittal from application to approval to inspection. Features include digital submission,
review of staff comments, email notification of status and other updates, and scheduling of inspections.
Future phase-ins will include online payment and submittal of documentation.
How it works
Phase 1 - beginning January 22, 2013
 Files are digitally uploaded to the site.
 Reviewers have access to the files and comments made by other users.
 Review steps are grouped into “Priorities”. All requirements must be met to move to the next step.
 Each requirement is assiged to a review group that checks off each step.
 Staff will have access to read all applications, so if the case manager is out sick or on vacation, another
staff member wll be able to see what stage the project is and see available comments.
Phase 2
Customer Portal - Applicants with applications under review will be able to log into the system and
monitor the review process, download review comments and access materials that were submitted for
review.
Customer log-in is by email and phone number. The phone number is how the system verifies
your account and links applications in the system to your account. If you work in other cities that use
MyPermitNow, the log-in will be the same and you will be able to see all of your projects across jurisdictions.
Phase 3
Online Submission - Once the review processes are all established and the customer portal is
available, customers will be able to upload applications online. Most likely, the process will begin with
allowing resubmittals to be added to existing applications. More information will be forthcoming regarding
this process.
Data requirements:
 All items shall be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital signatures or passwords) unless
otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
 Files must be labeled on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist with all information within the
same file.
 For example: for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment application, three files must be on the media
– Application Information, Completed Utility Evaluation and Graphical Proposal. The Application
Information must include the Master Application form, Pre-Application form, completed checklist, field
notes and letter of intent, all within the same pdf file.
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 Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media (i.e. directly
on the disc).
 Multiple applications brought in at the same time, by the same applicant, but on different properties
must be on separate discs.
 Multiple applications for the same property (CPA, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat) can be on the same
disc, but in separate folders.
 An additional technology fee will be added to all application types (see the Fee Schedule). These fees
pay for the MPN system. The fees were based on the size and scope of the typical project. With paper
review, the cost of printing usually greatly exceeds the cost of the tech fee.
For more information and updates, please visit:
http://planning.georgetown.org/planning-overview/planning-departmentcorrespondence/mypermitnow
For Questions about logging in and the customer account, contact:
South Central Planning & Development Commission
1-866-957-3764
For Questions about digital application requirements and planning
processes, contact:
City of Georgetown Planning Department
512-930-3575
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Application Review Authority
The following is a list of all application types noted in the Unified Development Code and an identification of
the typical responsible decision-maker and possible review board for each application.
Decision Maker
Review
Commission /
Board
Public
Hearing
Required
Access Point Connection Exemption
City Council
P&Z
Yes
Annexation
City Council
Yes
ZBA
No
Appeal of HARC Decision
City Council
Yes
Appeal of P&Z Decision
City Council
Varies
Appeal of ZBA Decision
Municipal Court
No
Certificate of Design Compliance - Admin
Director
No
Certificate of Design Compliance - HARC
HARC
Yes
Construction Plans
Engineer
No
Courthouse View Protection Determination
Director
No
Application Type
Appeal:
Appeal of Administrative Decision
Development Agreement
City Council
Driveway Permit
Heritage Tree Removal or Pruning
Various
Varies
Engineer
No
Urban Forester
No
Director
No
Director
No
Building Official
No
HARC
Yes
Letters of Regulatory Compliance
Legal Lot or Zoning Verification Letter
License to Encroach
Master Sign Plan - Administrative
Master Sign Plan - HARC
Rezoning - Map Amendment
City Council
P&Z
Yes
Rezoning - Historic District Designation
City Council
P&Z
Yes
Rezoning - Planned Unit Dev. (PUD)
City Council
P&Z
Yes
Sign Permit
Building Official
No
Director
No
Special Exception
ZBA
Yes
Special Use Permit
City Council
Stormwater Permit
Engineer
No
Administrative Plat: Amending / Minor
Director
No
Final Plat
Director
No
Preliminary Plat
P&Z
No
Preliminary / Final Combined
P&Z
No
Resubdivision (Replat)
P&Z
Yes
Site Plan
P&Z
Yes
Subdivision (Plat) Applications
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Application Type
Waiver -Plat
Temporary Use Permit
Variance*
Decision Maker
Review
Commission /
Board
P&Z
No
Building Official
No
ZBA
Yes
* This is the typical decision maker, although some application types may have others specified in the UDC.
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Public
Hearing
Required
Application Fee Schedule
The following is a summary of the City of Georgetown’s land development processing fees. For questions
or verification of the total fees for your project, please contact Planning at 512-930-3575. All application fees
include the initial notification fees. However, subsequent notifications will be charged to the applicant prior
to making each additional notice at the rate of $75 per notice. For large scale projects with over 50 mailed
notices, an additional fee of $1.00 per letter shall be charged for each mailing. All calculations will be based on
fractions of an acre charged as a full acre. Some applications may require additional companion applications,
such as a Comprehensive Plan Amendment that will likely require a Georgetown Utility Systems Utility
Evaluation. Effective Date: January 22, 2013
Applications
Tech Fee
Access Point Connection Exemption
$350
$10
Administrative Exception
$300
$10
$1,000
$15
$250
$10
$25
$6
$150
$10
$250
$15
$50 per inspection
---
$700
$25
$300 base + $100 per
acre/ lot over one acre/ lot,
whichever is greater,
$50
$300
$6
Full fee for area subject to
revision
$50
---
$10
Annexation (Voluntary)
Appeal (100% refunded if appeal is granted)
Certificate of Design Compliance:
Administrative / DeMinimis Projects: (Exterior
signage, paint color, fencing and other minor
improvements)
Minor Projects: (Remodel of structures less
than 5,000 sq. ft. in size; landscape/ hardscape
installation; alternative parking plans; demolition and/
or removal of structures)
Major Projects: (Remodel of structures greater than
5,000 sq. ft. in size, infill/ new construction)
Certificate of Occupancy (billed with Inspections/
Permitting, if applicable)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Construction/ Infrastructure Plans (submitted alone, no
site plan)
Construction/ Infrastructure Plans - minor
amendment / revision
Construction / Infrastructure Plans- major revision
Courthouse View Determination
$3,000
Development Agreement / MUD / Special District
(includes 5 hrs Staff meetings)
+ Staff time @ rate to be
determined + related Legal
Fees @ $225 hr. Rate will be
higher if billed at higher rate.
$50
$1,500
Development Agreement Amendment
(includes 5 hrs Staff meetings)
+ Staff time @ rate to be
determined + related Legal
Fees @$225 hr. Rate will be
higher if billed at higher rate.
$25
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Applications
Tech Fee
Driveway Permit
Agricultural
$50
$6
Residential
$100 per site + $250 if TIA
required
$6
$100 per driveway + $250 if TIA
required
$6
Letters of Regulatory Compliance
$50
$6
License to Encroach
$200
$10
$75 per sign
$6
Single Family or Multi-family w/ < 4 units per bldg.
$250 per unit
---
Multi-family w/ > 4 units per building
$200 per unit
---
Resubmissions - received more than 45 days after
comments sent or after 3rd submission: Plats,
Construction/ Infrastructure Plans & Site Plans
$250
$6
Revision - Minor - Administrative (plats, site plan or other
administratively approved application)
$250
$6
Revision - Minor to Board or City Council
50% of current appl. fee
$10
Revision - Major
Current application fee
$50
$500
$15
$75
---
$1,000
$50
$100
---
$75 per sign
$6
Non-Residential
Master Sign Plan
Parkland Dedication
Rezoning - (0 - 5 acres)
Each additional 5 acres (maximum fee $2,000)
Rezoning - PUD or Mixed Use District (3-5 acres)
Each additional 5 acres (maximum fee $4,000)
Sign Permit
$25 for up to 5 signs then
Sign Permit, temporary event
$5.00 per sign
$650 + $75 per acre over 1
Site Plan
acre
Site Plan w/ Construction Plan Combo - must be
submitted simultaneously
$750 + $175 per acre over 1
acre
$6
$50
$50
Site Plan, Minor
$150
$6
Site Plan Extension
$100
$6
Site Plan Reinstatement
$250
$10
Special Exception or Variance
$350
$15
Special Use Permit
$500
$15
Special Use Permit Extension
$100
$6
Stormwater Permit
$150
$10
$300
$15
$900 + $20 per acre or lot
whichever is greater
$50
Subdivision:
Administrative or Amending Plat
Preliminary Plat or Replat
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Applications
Tech Fee
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat combined, if option
available
$400 + $12.50 per acre or lot
whichever is greater
$800 + $25 per acre or lot
Final Plat
whichever is greater
$50
$25
Plat Waiver
$100
$6
Plat Extension
$100
$6
Plat Reinstatement
$250
$6
Plat Notice, if required
$50
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$86 1st pg, $75 ea. add’l pg, 2
sets, $5 ea. add’l set
---
$250
$6
Temporary Use Permit
$100
$10
Traffic Impact Analysis
$500 + Engineer Review Fees
@ $150 per hr., rate will be
higher if City billed at higher
rate
$15
Tree Protection Priority
$300 if stand alone, otherwise
included in companion
application fee
$6
$400
$25
Plat Recording Fees, set by Williamson County
Vacation of Recorded Plat
Unified Development Code Text Amendment (by
individual)
$300 + Engineer Review Fees
@ $150 per hr.
Each request will be charged
separately. Engineer fee
will be higher if City billed at
higher rate.
$10
Variance
$350
$10
Waiver without a Plat
$250
$6
Waiver of Building Permit Delay - UDC Section 3.010.D.4
$100
$6
Utility Evaluation
GIS Mapping Fees
Pre-made Hardcopy Maps:
8.5” x 11”
Hardcopy Aerial Maps:
$2
Pre-made 8.5” x 11”
$10
11” x 17”
$5
Pre-made 11” x 17”
$20
32” x 42”
$40
Pre-made 32” x 42”
$75
GIS Data on CD or DVD (sold by layer)
$10 for one layer, $5 ea additional layer
Digital Aerial Photography / Topographic Contours:
Two (2) DVD set that includes all high-resolution aerial photography and 2 ft.
topographic contour data owned by the City of Georgetown
$275
Custom Mapping: GIS Staff is not authorized to prepare custom maps. However, should the preparation of a custom map be
authorized by the IT Applications Manager, the customer will be charged on a per hour basis, $75 for the first hour, $35 for each
additional hour. This includes one hardcopy output.
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Application Review Timelines
The following timelines are provided as a guideline to determine the approximate processing time for the
specific applications illustrated and represent review time only. The total processing time is dependent upon a
number of factors including the responsiveness of the applicant. The City does not make any guarantee that
all applications submitted will be processed within the time frames identified. For projects involving multiple
applications the approximate timeline should be based on the application requiring the most extensive review
period.
Application
Access Point Connection Exemption
Administrative Exception
Annexation
Appeal
Certificate of Design Compliance - Admin Review
Certificate of Design Compliance - HARC
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conservation Subdivision Site Analysis
Construction Plans
Courthouse View Height Determination
Development Agreement
Driveway Permit
Heritage Tree Removal or Pruning Permit
Letters of Regulatory Compliance:
Legal Lot Verification
Zoning Verification Letter
License to Encroach
Master Sign Plan - Administrative Review
Master Sign Plan - HARC
Rezoning - Zoning Map Amendment
Rezoning - Historic District Designation
Rezoning - Mixed Use
Rezoning - Planned Unit Development
Sign Permit
Site Plan
Special Exception
Special Use Permit
Stormwater Permit
Subdivision Plats:
Plat - Amending / Final / Minor / Replat
Approximate Time
Line (Days)
90
30
90
45
30
45
120
45
45
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varies
30
30
10
10
30
21
30
90
120
120
120
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60
45
90
45
30
Plat - Preliminary
45
Plat - Preliminary / Final Combined
45
Plat - Plat Waiver
Temporary Use Permit
Traffic Impact Analysis
Utility Evaluation
Variance
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varies
30
45
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Public Notification Requirements
Public Notice is required by Ordinance for review of certain applications as shown in the following Table and
Section 3.03.010 of the Unified Development Code. Although there may be specific UDC standards, these are
the general requirements that modify those noted here.
Published Public Notice:
The Planning & Development Department submits the notice to the official newspaper that is published at least
15 days in advance of the Public Hearing.
Mailed Public Notice:
A Notice of Public Hearing will be sent by U.S. mail to owners of record of real property within 200 feet of the
property under consideration, as determined by the most recent tax roll information, unless stated otherwise
in the UDC. The Planning & Development Department mails the notification letters at least 15 days prior to the
date set for the Public Hearing.
Posted Public Notice:
Signage for posting on the property will be issued by the Planning and Development Department. The sign(s)
must be obtained from Planning and Development and posted in locations specified by the Department no less
than 15 days prior to the Public Hearing. Tracts with less than 300 feet of right-of-way frontage require one
sign. Tracts with over 300 feet of right-of-way frontage require a sign at each interval of 1,000 feet, with the
total number of signs posted to not exceed four signs. The applicant is responsible for posting the sign(s) no
less than 15 days prior to the Public Hearing, maintaining the sign(s) and removing the sign(s) within 5 days
following the final Public Hearing.
Process
Published
Mailed
Posted
Access Point Connection Exemption
X
X
X
Annexation - Voluntary
X
--
--
Certificate of Design Compliance
--
--
X
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, site specific
varies
varies
varies
Development Agreement
varies
varies
varies
Historic District Designation
X
X
X
Replat without Vacating
X
X
--
Rezoning
X
X
X
Special Exception
X
X
X
Special Use Permit
X
X
--
UDC Text Amendment
X
--
--
Variance
X
X
X
X = Notice is required.
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Application Review Calendars
Planning & Zoning Commission (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)
Applications may be submitted at any time. The Agenda Deadline is not a submittal deadline; it is the last day
an item may be added to a meeting agenda to meet notification requirements. Additional time is needed for
processing and review of applications, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application as early as
possible in advance of this date to avoid delays. Please refer to the Application Review Timelines chart in this
Development Manual to estimate overall processing time. All issues must be resolved before an item can be
added to an agenda. Staff will determine when your application is ready for the public meeting and notify you
accordingly.
Agenda Deadline
Agenda Deadline
(applications requiring
(applications not
P&Z Meetings
public notice)
requiring public notice)
City Council
Ist Meeting*
City Council
2nd Meeting*
Dec 18
Dec 31
Jan 15
Feb 12
Feb 26
Jan 8, 2013
Jan 22
Feb 5
Feb 26
Mar 12
Jan 22
Feb 5
Feb 19
Mar 12
Mar 26
Feb 5
Feb 19
Mar 5
Mar 26
Apr 9
Feb 19
Mar 5
Mar 19
Apr 9
Apr 23
Mar 5
Mar 19
Apr 2
Apr 23
May 14
Mar 19
Apr 2
Apr 16
May 14
May 28
Apr 9
Apr 23
May 7
May 28
Jun 11
Apr 23
May 7
May 21
Jun 11
Jun 25
May 7
May 21
Jun 4
Jun 25
Jul 9
May 21
Jun 4
Jun 18
Jul 9
Jul 23
Jun 4
Jun 18
Jul 2
Jul 23
Aug 13
Jun 18
Jul 2
Jul 16
Aug 13
Aug 27
Jul 9
Jul 23
Aug 6
Aug 27
Sep 10
Jul 23
Aug 6
Aug 20
Sep 10
Sep 24
aug 6
Aug 20
Sep 3
Sep 24
Oct 8
Aug 20
Sep 3
Sep 17
Oct 8
Oct 22
Sep 3
Sep 17
Oct 1
Oct 22
Nov 12
Sep 17
Oct 1
Oct 15
Nov 12
Nov 26
Oct 8
Oct 22
Nov 5
Nov 26
Dec 10
Oct 22
Nov 5
Nov 19
Dec 10
Jan 14, 2014
Nov 5
Nov 19
Dec 3
Jan 14, 2014
Jan 28, 2014
Nov 19
Dec 3
Dec 17
Jan 14, 2014
Jan 28, 2014
* These dates represent the next two available City Council meetings after the P&Z meeting, for those items
to be approved by Ordinance (requiring two readings). There is no guarantee that your application will
proceed forward to these specific meeting dates..
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Zoning Board of Adjustment (3rd Tuesday)
Applications may be submitted at any time. The Agenda Deadline is not a submittal deadline; it is the last day
an item may be added to a meeting agenda to meet notification requirements. Additional time is needed for
processing and review of applications, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application as early as
possible in advance of this date to avoid delays. Please refer to the Application Review Timelines chart in this
Development Manual to estimate overall processing time. All issues must be resolved before an item can be
added to an agenda. Staff will determine when your application is ready for the public meeting and notify you
accordingly.
Agenda Deadline
ZBA Meeting
Dec 18, 2012
Jan 15, 2013
Jan 22, 2013
Feb 19
Feb 19
Mar 19
Mar 19
Apr 16
Apr 23
May 21
May 21
Jun 18
Jun 18
Jul 16
Jul 23
Aug 20
Aug 20
Sep 17
Sep 17
Oct 15
Oct 22
Nov 19
Nov 19
Dec 17
Dec 23
Jan 21, 2014
* Applications may be submitted at any time. This date reflects the earliest meeting when an application may
be scheduled based on the agenda deadline. However, there is no guarantee that an application will be in a
form ready for scheduling.
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Historic and Architectural Review Commission (4th Thursday)
and HARC Sign Subcommittee (2nd Wednesday & 4th Thursday)
Applications may be submitted at any time. The Agenda Deadline is not a submittal deadline; it is the last day
an item may be added to a meeting agenda to meet notification requirements. Additional time is needed for
processing and review of applications, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application as early as
possible in advance of this date to avoid delays. Please refer to the Application Review Timelines chart in this
Development Manual to estimate overall processing time. All issues must be resolved before an item can be
added to an agenda. Staff will determine when your application is ready for the public meeting and notify you
accordingly.
Historic & Architectural
Review Commission
HARC Sign Subcommittee
Agenda Deadline
HARC Meeting
Agenda Deadline
Sign Subcommittee
Meeting
Dec 27, 2012
Jan 24, 2013
Dec 13, 2012
Jan 9, 2013
Jan 31, 2013
Feb 28
Dec 27, 2012
Jan 24
Feb 28
Mar 28
Jan 17
Feb 13
Mar 28
Apr 2
Jan 31
Feb 28
Apr 25
May 23
Feb 14
Mar 13
May 30
Jun 27
Feb 28
Mar 28
Jun 27
Jul 25
Mar 14
Apr 10
Jul 25
Aug 22
Mar 28
Apr 25
Aug 29
Sep 26
Apr 11
May 8
Sep 26
Oct 24
Apr 25
May 23
__
Nov - No Meeting*
May 16
Jun 12
Nov 14
Dec 12*
May 30
Jun 27
Dec 26
Jan 23, 2014
Jun 13
Jul 10
Jun 27
Jul 25
Jul 18
aug 14
Jul 25
Aug 22
Aug 15
Sep 11
Aug 29
Sep 26
Sep 12
Oct 9
Sep 26
Oct 24
Oct 17
Nov 13
Nov 14
Dec 12*
Dec 12
Jan 8, 2014
* November and December regular meetings are combined due to the Holidays. The combined meeting is
held on the second Thursday of December.
* *Applications may be submitted at any time. This date reflects the earliest meeting when an application
may be scheduled based on the agenda deadline. However, there is no guarantee that an application will be
in a form ready for scheduling.
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Annexation Calendar for 2013 through 2016
City Council Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Submission
Deadline *
City Council Public
Hearings
City Council
Ordinance
Readings
Last Potential
Council Action
June 19, 2012
Jul 10 / Jul 24
Aug 14 / Aug 28
Oct 23, 2012
Sep 18, 2012
Oct 9 / Oct 23
Nov 13 / Nov 27
Jan 22, 2013
Dec 18, 2012
Jan 8 / Jan 22
Feb 12 / Feb 26
Apr 23, 2013
Mar 14, 2013
Apr 9 / Apr 23
May 14 / May 28
Jul 23, 2013
June 13, 2013
Jul 9 / Jul 23
Aug 13 / Aug 27
Oct 22, 2013
Sep 12, 2013
Oct 8 / Oct 22
Nov 12 / Nov 26
Jan 28, 2014
Mar 14, 2014
Apr 8 / Apr 22
May 13 / May 27
July 22, 2014
June 12, 2014
Jul 8 / Jul 22
Aug 12 / Aug 26
Nov 11, 2014
Aug 14, 2014
Sep 9 / Sep 23
Oct 14 / Oct 28
Dec 23, 2014**
Feb 12, 2015
Mar 10 / Mar 24
Apr 14 / Apr 28
June 22, 2015
May 14, 2015
Jun 9 / Jun 23
Jul 14 / Jul 28
Sep 22, 2015
Aug 13, 2015
Sep 8 / Sep 22
Oct 13 / Oct 27
Dec 22, 2015**
Dec 17, 2015
Jan 12 / Jan 26
Feb 9 / Feb 23
Apr 26, 2016
Mar 17, 2016
Apr 12 / Apr 26
May 10 / May 24
Jul 26, 2016
Jun 16, 2016
Jul 12 / Jul 26
Aug 9 / Aug 23
Dec 22, 2015**
* The Annexation calendar follows strict regulations set by the State of Texas Local Government Code and
represents the only possible schedule based on regular City of Georgetown Council meetings.
** This meeting will likely be cancelled.
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Basic Application Forms
One of the following application forms must be included with all submittals to the Department.
1.
The Pre-Application Conference Request Form is on Page 25.
2.
The Master Application Form is on Page 29.
3.
The Application Resubmittal Form is on Page 31.
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Pre-application Conference Request Form
A Pre-application Conference is required prior to submitting any application required by the Unified
Development Code. The purpose of a Pre-application Conference is to assist the applicant in assembling a
complete application or to determine whether an application is ready to be submitted.
Pre-application Conferences are held at pre-scheduled times and days during the week. We suggest you
submit your meeting request at least one week prior to your preferred meeting date as the scheduled time slots
fill quickly. Whenever possible, design professionals that are involved in the creation of the plat, site plan or
construction plans, such as your engineer, architect, surveyor or contractor, should attend the Pre-application
Conference. This allows the design professional to hear the comments directly from staff, preventing potential
confusion later when documents are submitted.
Submit this form in person to Planning & Development at 300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78627;
fax to 512-930-5892; or e-mail to [email protected]. We will arrange a time, date and appropriate
staff for the meeting within 5 business days.
Please check one of the following statements:
_____ I am ready to make an application.
_____ I would just like to meet with someone for more information.
Project Description
Project Name:
Anticipated Date of Submittal:
Applicant Contact Information
Name:
Phone:
E-mail:
Also the property owner? Y____ N_____
If not, please name property owner:
Phone:
Property Information
Location(general):
Acreage:
Project Address:
Property Tax ID#:
Legal Description (subdivision/ survey name):
* Provide a detailed location map of the property with this application.
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Please answer the following questions about your project. If you are not sure, please write “don’t
know.” If a question does not apply to your project, please write “not applicable.”
Project General Information
Do you know the specific application type(s) you are seeking?
___Yes ___No
If yes, please name:
Is this an active project that has prior approvals for all or a portion of the property? ___Yes
___No
Have you spoken with City Staff about this property? ___Yes ___No If yes, please name:
Have you previously made a development application with the City of Georgetown? ___Yes
___No
Proposed Project Detailed Information
Please attach detailed description, conceptual plans, or other pertinent project information as necessary.
Is the property in the City Limits? ___Yes
Is your lot a legal lot? ___Yes
___No
___No
If yes, existing Zoning District:
Future Land Use Designation:
What is the current or most recent use of your property?
Please provide a detailed description of your proposed project:
If Residential, estimated type and number of dwelling units:
If Commercial, estimated square footage per use:
Do you intend to subdivide, re-subdivide or combine the property with other parcels? ___Yes
Are there any existing buildings on the property proposed to be used? ___Yes
Do you propose removal of any trees? ___Yes
___No
___No
___No
** The following Acknowledgements Page is a required part of the Pre-Application Conference
Request Form. It must be submitted with this form.
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Applicant Acknowledgements
By submitting this form, and any subsequent applications based on this form, I acknowledge that:
* I am requesting this Pre-application Conference for information purposes only and not for purposes
of submitting or reviewing a development application. I understand and agree that completion of a Preapplication Conference does not vest a permit, application or other type of development approval or any
rights with regard to the development of this subject property. __________ (initial)
* Any preliminary analysis provided by City staff does not imply or assume subsequent approval of the
permit or application. The information discussed and comments made by staff during this meeting do not
constitute or substitute for the formal review of your project and do not preclude future comments during
project review. Staff provides only information know to them at the time and cannot anticipate a potential
outcome of any development permit or application, even if so indicated at the meeting.
__________ (initial)
* The information provided in the Pre-application Conference is current as of the date of the meeting.
Any project application is subject to the regulations in effect on the submittal date. It is the responsibility
of the applicant to read and comply with all applicable ordinances, regulations and requirements that appy
to their project. An application must be submitted to the City within 90 days of the date of staff signature
or a new Pre-application Conference will be required. ________ (initial)
* Future Pre-application Conference meetings may be required for subsequent applications and
approvals or for the application being discussed, if staff does not feel it is ready for submittal. Only those
applications signed by City staff at the meeting may be applied for. Until a Master Application is received
by the City, formal review comments cannot be provided to the applicant. _________ (initial)
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Master Application Form
All applications must be submitted with a complete Master Application Form, a completed application checklist,
and all materials listed in the appropriate checklist. The Planning and Development Department staff is available
to assist you in calculating your fees and advising you on any requirements. Please call 512-930-3575 for an
appointment to submit your application and to obtain a fee invoice. Applications may be submitted at any time.
Based on the submission date, the application will be scheduled for the appropriate meeting in the Application
Review Calendar.
Project Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Submitted Application (check all that apply)
Access Point Connection Exemption
Site Plan
Administrative Exception
Site Plan w/ Construction Plans Combined
Annexation (Voluntary)
Site Plan Extension or Reinstatement
Appeal
Special Exception
Certificate of Design Compliance
Special Use Permit
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Stormwater Permit
Conservation Subdivision Site Analysis
Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
Construction Plans
Subdivision - Preliminary / Final Plat Combined
Courthouse View Height Determination
Subdivision - Final/ Minor/ Replat/ Amending
Development Agreement
Subdivision - Plat Extension or Reinstatement
Driveway Permit
Subdivision - Plat Waiver
Heritage Tree Removal or Pruning
Subdivision - Vacation of a Recorded Plat
Letter of Regulatory Compliance
Temporary Use Permit
License to Encroach
Traffic Impact Analysis
Master Sign Plan
Utility Evaluation
Rezoning - Historic District Designation
Variance
Rezoning - Planned Unit Development
Rezoning - Zoning Map Amendment
Other (Please specify):_____________________
Sign Permit
Applicant Information (property owner or authorized agent) Applicant will be used as the City’s Official Contact
Name:
Address:
City/ State/ Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Property Information
Property Address:
Legal Description:
Deed Reference: Volume ______ Page ______ or, Document Number: ____________________________
City Limits or ETJ:
Zoning /Overlay District:
Future Land Use Plan Designation:
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Property Owner Information
Owner Name(s):
Address:
City/ State/ Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Applicant will be used as the City’s Official Contact unless otherwise specified by owner.
Property Owner Consent/ Agent Authorization
By my signature, I hereby affirm that I am the property owner of record, or if the applicant is an organization
or business entity, that authorization has been granted to represent the owner, organization or business in this
application. I certify that the preceeding information is complete and accurate, and it is understood that I agree to
the application being requested for this property. Additionally, my signature below indicates my awareness of the
fee required at the time of the application submittal and any additional fees as noted in the City’s fee schedule.
This fee is non-refundable even in the event of application withdrawal. I have the power to authorize and hereby
grant permission for City of Georgetown officials to enter the property on official business as part of the application
process.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Date:
By signing this form, the owner of the property authorizes the City of Georgetown to begin proceeding in
accordance with the process for the type of application indicated on page one of this application. The owner
further acknowledges that submission of an application does not in any way obligate the City to approve the
application and that although City staff may make certain recommendations regarding this application, the decision
making authority may not follow that recommendation and may make a final decision that does not conform to the
staff’s recommendation.
STATE OF TEXAS
{
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
{
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ________________________, known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that
they executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of office this _____ day of ________________, 20___.
___________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
My Commission expires on: ____________________
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Application Resubmittal Form
The following is required information to resubmit an application with changes and corrections based on comments
from the staff reviewers. A resubmittal fee of $250 will be required for resubmittals received more than 45 days
after comments were sent or after the third submittal for the project.
Project Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Case Number: _____________________________________________________________________
Submittal Information
Date of Submission
Date of Staff Comments
 Original Submission
 Second Submittal
 Third Submittal
 Other Submittal
Applicant Information (property owner or authorized agent)
Name:
Address:
City/ State/ Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Applicant will be used as the City’s Official Contact
Submittal Requirements
Transmittal Letter, with the following information:
 Copy of staff comments memo
 Response letter addressing staff comments
 Number of copies required for resubmittal per staff memo
Applicant’s Signature: (owner or authorized representative) ____________________________________________
Printed name: _______________________________________ Date: ________________________________
For Office Use Only
Submittal Date:
Fee Rec’d $:
Rec’d By:
Case #:
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Application Checklists
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Application Checklists
The checklists on the following pages are intended to help our customers submit a complete application. Only
a complete application will be accepted for review. Please review the checklist that applies for your application
type and ask questions at the Pre-application Conference. All Application Forms must be accompanied by the
appropriate completed and signed checklist.
Access Point Connection Exemption Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . 37
Administrative Exception Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Annexation (Voluntary) Checklist
Appeals Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist
Minor Improvements and Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist
Minor Impr, Major Impr and Master Sign Plan. . . . . . . . 47
Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist
Demolition and/ or Removal of Structures . . . . . . . . . 51
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Conservation Subdivision Site Analysis Map Checklist . . . . . . . 59
Construction Plans Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Courthouse View Height Determination Checklist . . . . . . . . . 63
Development Agreement Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Driveway Permit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Heritage Tree Removal or Pruning Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Letters of Regulatory Compliance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
License to Encroach Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Master Sign Plan Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Rezoning - Historic District Designation Checklist . . . . . . . . . 77
Rezoning - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Checklist . . . . . . 79
Rezoning - Zoning Map Amendment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sign Permit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Site Plan Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Site Plan Extension or Reinstatement Checklist . . . . . . . . . . 97
Special Exception Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Special Use Permit Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Stormwater Permit Checklist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Subdivision Preliminary Plat Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Preliminary / Final Plat Combination Submittal . . . . . . 113
Final / Minor / Replat or Amending Plat Checklist . . . . . 121
Plat Extension or Reinstatement Checklist . . . . . . . . 129
Plat Waiver Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Vacation of a Recorded Plat Checklist . . . . . . . . . . 133
Temporary Use Permit Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Utility Evaluation Checklist
Variance Checklist
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Access Point Connection Exemption Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five (5) working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital signatures or passwords),
unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all information within the same
file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Access Point Connection Exemption Checklist


• Letter of Intent, with Detailed Information listed below


►Detailed Conceptual Plan


►Engineer-sealed Traffic Study with Detailed Information listed
below
►Utility or Roadway Plans (if required per the Pre-Application
Form)






Applicable Fees: Exemption Fee
Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
Are there any companion applications to this one? ___ Yes ___ No


Letter of Intent/ justification shall contain the following information:
1. Zoning District of land to be subdivided
2. Zoning District of neighboring property with street stub
3. A written narrative justifying the necessity of the proposed
exemption and describing how the application meets all of the
required conditions for approval, pursuant to Section 12.03.050C of
the UDC.

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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
Engineer-sealed traffic study, detailing how the following measures have
been studied and determined to be ineffective or problematic to adequately
mitigate the impacts of traffic from the development in the IN or BP District
on the adjacent residential neighborhood:
A. Traffic calming in the residential subdivision; and
B. Restricting truck traffic in the residential subdivision by signage or
other means; and
C. Creating a circuitous route in the IN or BP District; and
D. Closing the street connection will not be inconcsistent with the
Traffic Impapct Analysis (TIA), if any or both of the residential
subdivision and the land are in the IN or BP District; and
E. The permitted cul-de-sac length in Section 12.03.020 is not
exceeded for the stub originating in the residential subdivision; and
F. All public improvements that would otherwise be required by the
extension of the street stub (such as utility extensions, caps and
connections, etc.) can be adequately addressed, at the discretion of
the Development Engineer.
The Detailed Conceptual Plan shall contain a graphical depiction of the site,
nearby neighborhoods and connecting streets, location of utilities, future
buildings and right-of-way reserve.




Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby verify hat the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon
the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by
me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer’s Signature
______________________________________
Firm
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Date
Administrative Exception Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
7. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital signatures or passwords),
unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
8. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all information within the same
file.
9. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed of Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Administrative Exception Checklist


►Letter of Intent with Detailed Information listed below


►Detailed Conceptual Plan, including Detailed Information below.




Applicant
Staff


Applicable Fees: Administrative Exception Fee
Detailed Information
The Administrative Exception request applies to (please check):
___ Numerical Adjustment
___ Human Error
___ Alternative Building Design Plan
___ Alternative Landscape Plan
___ Alternative Parking Plan
___ Alternative Residential Boundary Wall Plan
___ Alternative Sign Plan
___ Courthouse View Height Exception
___ Other _________________________________________
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
The Letter of Intent shall contain:
1. A detailed description regarding the proposed exception
2. The neccesity of the proposed exception(s)
3. A justification of how the proposal meets the general requirements and
approval criteria set forth in Section 3.16 of the UDC


The Detailed Conceptual Plan shall clearly depict:
1. The location on a plat or Site Plan that the Exception(s) would apply to.
2. A detailed depiction of the alternative design plan to the applicable
proposal.
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
** A note on the Companion Site Plan or Plat is required to correspond with
the Administrative Exception.


Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby verify that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the
accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my
firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer/Architect/ Landscape Architect’s Signature
(as appropriate)
______________________________________
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Annexation (Voluntary) Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital signatures or passwords),
unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all information within the
same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media.
►Application Information (1 file)
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Annexation Checklist


• Letter of Intent with Detailed Information listed below


• Location Map of Property with surrounding roads identified.


• Field Notes: A legal description of the property performed, signed
and sealed by a licensed Surveyor, including a to-scale 8 1/2” x
11” sketch of the property boundaries.




Applicant
Staff


Applicable Fees: Annexation Fee
Detailed Information
Does this Evaluation correspond with a companion development
application, such as a Rezoning, Plat or Comprehensive Plan
Amendment? ______ Yes
______ No
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
The Letter of Intent shall contain:
• Acknowledgement that the subject property is contiguous to the
current city limits
• Total acreage of the tract(s)
• Current use of the property
• Number of residents living on the property
• A sentence reading: “The applicant reserves the right to pull this
annexation application from consideration at any time during the
proceedings.”
• A sentence reading: “With this signed petition for voluntary
annexation, the landowner understands that construction of any
capital improvements necessary for development on the property
will not be the responsibility of the City of Georgetown if approved
for annexation; rather, such improvements will occur through nonCity financial assistance through subdivision and construction
process.”


Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Appeals Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Staff
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted
(CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information (1 file)
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application form


• Completed Appeal checklist




Applicant
Staff
Any information to be considered in the appeal by the hearing body.The Letter
of Intent shall state what is being appealed, why it is being appealed and a
justification for the appeal request.


Included with the Letter of Intent shall be any materials to be considered by the
decision-making authority.


Applicable Fees: Appeal Fee
Detailed Information
Check the type of Appeal:
Director
Heritage Tree
Pruning Permit
HARC
Certificate
of Design
Compliance
(Admin action)
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Administrative
Exception (Admin
action)
Planning & Zoning
Comm.
Administrative Plat
(Admin action)
City Council
Traffic Impact Analysis
(Admin action)
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Director
Chapter 8 Urban
Forester’s decisions
HARC
Zoning Bd of Adj.
Planning & Zoning
Comm
City Council
Temporary Use
Permit (Admin
action)
Final Plat (Admin
action)
Heritage Tree Removal/
Pruning Application
(Admin action)
Master Sign Plan
(Admin action)
Site Plan (Admin action)
Heritage Tree Protection
Priority (Admin action)
Sign Permit (Admin Construction Plans
action)
(Admin action)
License to Encroach
(Admin action)
Courthouse
View Height
Determination
(Admin action)
Stormwater Permit
(Admin action)
Certificate of Design
Compliance (HARC
action)
Administrative
Decision
Driveway Permit (Admin Master Sign Plan
action)
(HARC action)
HARC Exception (Bldg
Height / Setback/
Alternative Parking
Plan) (HARC action)
Heritage Tree Protection
Priority (HARC action)
Minor or Final Plat w/
Waiver (P&Z action)
Preliminary Plat (P&Z
action)
Plat Waiver (P&Z
action)
Heritage Tree Protection
Priority (P&Z action)
Administrative
Exception for change of
Use per UDC Section
14.02.030.C
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist
Minor Improvements and Signage
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside
of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed and signed CDC checklist






►A Letter of Intent describing the proposed construction, external
changes or signage and how it meets the Design Guidelines. For
applications with multiple items, include each item being sought as a part of
the application - landscaping, signage, paint, addition, etc. - using the written
statement requirement for each item found in Detailed Information.
Applicable Fees: CDC Fee
______ $25 plus $6 Technology Fee Administrative / DeMinimis Projects: (Exterior
signage, paint color, fencing and other minor improvements) Total: $31
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Detailed Information for all Application Types
Applicant
Staff
Note:
• All application types must submit 1 digital scanned copy of the
Application Information (see above) and 15 physical copies of
supporting materials as detailed below.
• All dimensional drawings shall be to scale.
• All color renderings and samples shall be an accurate representation of the
proposed or existing color.
• All renderings provided shall be an accurate representation of the property
and any proposed changes.
• If accurate materials are not provided or clearly explained, a delay may
occur in scheduling a HARC meeting or any action taken by HARC.
Current color photographs of the subject property, indicating project area on
photograph. (15 copies)


Applicant
Staff
15 copies of 8 1/2” x 11” color drawing of proposed signage indicating
dimensions, location(s) on the building/site and proposed colors


15 copies of a brief written description indicating materials, type, cost and the
proposed location(s) of the sign(s).


Paint samples – 15 separate samples for each color.




15 copies of the written statement detailing what areas of the structure will be
painted with each color.


Detailed Information for Specific Applications:
Signage: (Chapter 9 of the Design Guidelines)
Paint (Chapter 5 of the Design Guidelines)
15 copies of at least one color photograph of the structure.
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Certification of Detailed Information
I hereby certify that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent
upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided
by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Agent’s Signature
______________________________________
Firm
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Date
Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist
Minor Improvements, Major Improvements and Master Sign Plan
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside
of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed and signed CDC checklist






►A Letter of Intent describing the proposed construction, external
changes or signage and how it meets the Design Guidelines. For
applications with multiple items, include each item being sought as a part of
the application - landscaping, signage, paint, addition, etc. - using the written
statement requirement for each item found in Detailed Information.
Applicable Fees: CDC Fee
______ $150 plus $10 Technology Fee Minor Projects: (Remodel of structures less
than 5,000 sq. ft. in size; landscape/ hardscape installation; alternative parking plans;
demolition and/ or removal of structures) Total: $160
______ $250 plus $15 Technology Fee Major Projects: (Remodel of structures
greater than 5,000 sq. ft. in size, infill/ new construction) Total: $265
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Detailed Information for all Application Types
Applicant
Staff
Note:
• All application types must submit 1 digital scanned copy of the
Application Information (see above) and 15 physical copies of
supporting materials as detailed below.
• All dimensional drawings shall be to scale.
• All color renderings and samples shall be an accurate representation of the
proposed or existing color.
• All renderings provided shall be an accurate representation of the property
and any proposed changes.
• If accurate materials are not provided or clearly explained, a delay may
occur in scheduling a HARC meeting or any action taken by HARC.
Current color photographs of the subject property, indicating project area on
photograph. (15 copies)


Applicant
Staff
15 copies of 8 1/2” x 11” color drawing of proposed signage indicating
dimensions, location(s) on the building/site and proposed colors


15 copies of a brief written description indicating materials, type, cost and the
proposed location(s) of the sign(s).


Paint samples – 15 separate samples for each color.




15 copies of the written statement detailing what areas of the structure will be
painted with each color.


15 copies of the written statement addressing each architectural feature, its
current condition and the proposed treatment


15 copies of 11” x 17” color drawing of each elevation of proposed work


Photographic documentation may be required for some proposed work (15
copies each)


Material sample board may be required.


15 copies of the written statement detailing all proposed landscape and
hardscape features including proposed materials and locations – street furniture,
parking lot screening, sidewalk materials, plantings, lighting, etc.


15 copies of 11” x 17” color site plan with legend indicating locations of all
proposed features


Detailed Information for Specific Applications:
Signage: (Chapter 9 of the Design Guidelines)
Paint (Chapter 5 of the Design Guidelines)
15 copies of at least one color photograph of the structure.
Alteration of Historic Structures: (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14 of the
Design Guidelines)
Site Design (Chapter 8 of the Design Guidelines and Chapter 4 of the
Downtown Master Plan)
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15 copies of 11” x 17” site plan illustrating current conditions


Parking calculation and how parking requirements will be met


15 copies of the written statement detailing placement of proposed awning,
material, color, dimensions, clearance and how the awning will be fixed to the
building.


15 copies of 8 1/2” x 11” color drawing of proposed awning


All required Site Design information – see separate checklist - 15 copies of each


All required Awning and Canopy information (if applicable) – see checklist above


15 copies of the written statement detailing all proposed materials and finishes
including windows and doors, building dimensions in square footage, height, etc.


15 copies of 11” x 17” color drawing of each elevation indicating building
materials, dimensions, entrances, windows, etc.


Material sample board may be required


Awnings and Canopies (Chapter 10 of the Design Guidelines)
Infill Construction (Chapters 11, 12 and 13 of the Design Guidelines)
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Certification of Detailed Information
I hereby certify that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon
the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/
my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Agent’s Signature
__________________________
Date
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Certificate of Design Compliance (CDC) Checklist
Demolition and/ or Removal of Structures
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in the
preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project. Under
special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the applicant
in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific period of
time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant may request an
additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not resubmitted within the
period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not be accepted for filing. After
an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside
of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed and signed CDC checklist






►A Letter of Intent describing the proposed construction, external
changes or signage and how it meets the Design Guidelines. For
applications with multiple items, include each item being sought as a part of
the application - landscaping, signage, paint, addition, etc. - using the written
statement requirement for each item found in Detailed Information.
Applicable Fees: CDC Fee
______ $150 plus $10 Technology Fee Minor Projects: (Remodel of structures less
than 5,000 sq. ft. in size; landscape/ hardscape installation; alternative parking plans;
demolition and/ or removal of structures) Total: $160
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Detailed Information for all Application Types
Applicant
Staff
Note:
• All application types must submit 1 digital scanned copy of the
Application Information (see above) and 15 physical copies of
supporting materials as detailed below.
• All dimensional drawings shall be to scale.
• All color renderings and samples shall be an accurate representation of the
proposed or existing color.
• All renderings provided shall be an accurate representation of the property
and any proposed changes.
• If accurate materials are not provided or clearly explained, a delay may
occur in scheduling a HARC meeting or any action taken by HARC.
Current color photographs of the subject property, indicating project area on
photograph. (15 copies)


Applicant
Staff
15 copies of drawings or photographs with written descriptions depicting the
original condition of the structure.


15 copies of drawings or photographs with written descriptions depicting the
current condition of the structure.


15 copies of site plan depicting what will be developed on the property after the
removal.


15 copies of renderings or elevations of the new structure prepared by a licensed
architect.


A guarantee agreement between the owner and the City per Section
3.13.020.D.2.a.v demonstrating the owner’s intent and financial ability to
construct the new structure.


If the historic structure is to be located within an Historic District, provide 15
copies of a map showing the proposed location and photographs of the subject
and adjacent properties.




15 copies of drawings or photographs with written descriptions depicting the
original condition of the structure.


15 copies of drawings or photographs with written descriptions depicting the
current condition of the structure.


15 copies of documentation of date and price of purchase of the structure and
property.


15 copies of documentation of assessed value of the structure and property
according to the two (2) most recent tax assessments.


Detailed Information for Specific Applications:
Demolition / Removal to replace a structure with a new compatible
structure
Other evidence determined necessary to the review of the application:
_______________________________________________________
Demolition/ Removal due to no economically viable use of the structure:
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The amount of real estates taxes on the structure and property for the previous
two (2) years.


The current fair market value of the structure and property as determined by an
independent licensed appraiser.


All appraisals obtained by the owner and prospective purchasers within the
previous two (2) years in connection with the potential or actual purchase,
financing or ownership of the structure or property.


All listings of the structure and property for sale or rent within the previous two
(2) years, prices asked and offers received.


Profit and Loss statement for the property and structure containing the annual
gross income for the previous two (2) years and itemized expenses (including
operating and maintenance costs) for the previous two years. (If applicable.)


All capital expenditures during the current ownership.


Restoration study of the structure per Section 3.13.020.D.2.b.xiii


Explanation addressing how economically viable alternatives have been met per
Section 3.13.020.D.2.b.xiv.


15 copies of site plan depicting what will be developed on the property after the
removal.


If the historic structure is to be located within an Historic District, provide 15
copies of a map showing the proposed location and photographs of the subject
and adjacent properties.




15 copies of drawings or photographs with written descriptions depicting the
original condition of the structure.


15 copies of drawings or photographs with written descriptions depicting the
current condition of the structure.


Study performed regarding the nature, imminence and severity of the threat,
performed by a licensed architect or engineer.


Restoration study of the structure per Section 3.13.020.D.2.c.iii


15 copies of site plan depicting what will be developed on the property after the
removal.


If the historic structure is to be located within an Historic District, provide 15
copies of a map showing the proposed location and photographs of the subject
and adjacent properties.




Other evidence determined necessary to the review of the application:
________________________________________________________
Demolition/Removal due to imminent threat to health and safety:
Other evidence determined necessary to the review of the application:
_______________________________________________________
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Demolition/Removal of a structure that is noncontributing to the historic
overlay district:
15 copies of documentation that the structure is noncontributing to the historic
overlay district in the form of photos, historic evidence, etc.


15 copies of the official documentation of the age of the structure.


15 copies of site plan depicting what will be developed on the property after the
removal.


If the historic structure is to be located within an Historic District, provide 15
copies of a map showing the proposed location and photographs of the subject
and adjacent properties.




15 copies of drawings or photographs with written descriptions depicting the
original condition of the structure.


15 copies of drawings or photographs with written descriptions depicting the
current condition of the structure.


Restoration study of the structure per Section 3.13.020.D.2.e.iv


15 copies of renderings or elevations of the new structure prepared by a licensed
architect.


A guarantee agreement between the owner and the City per Section
3.13.020.D.2.a.v demonstrating the owner’s intent and financial ability to
construct the new structure.


15 copies of site plan depicting what will be developed on the property after the
removal.


If the historic structure is to be located within an Historic District, provide 15
copies of a map showing the proposed location and photographs of the subject
and adjacent properties.






Other evidence determined necessary to the review of the application
_______________________________________________________
Demolition/Removal of a structure based on other circumstances:
Other evidence determined necessary to the review of the application:
__________________________________________________
Note: Carefully consider the project design for this application. Design
changes shall not be made after approval of the Certificate of Design
Compliance without the review by the Historic and Architectural Review
Commission (HARC). Unapproved work will result in a stop work order
allowing for further HARC review.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Certification of Detailed Information
I hereby certify that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon
the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/
my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Agent’s Signature
__________________________
Date
______________________________________
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval. Comprehensive Plan
Amendments have public notice requirements, so please see Notification Requirements in the Development
Manual.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Comprehensive Plan Amendment Checklist


• Field Notes: A legal description of the property performed, signed
and sealed by a licenced Surveyor, including a to-scale sketch of the
property boundaries.
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
• Letter of Intent with Detailed Information below


►Completed Utility Evaluation Checklist (if applicable)

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►Graphical proposal for property
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Applicable Fees: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Fee
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
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Is the proposed Amendment(s) concurrent with a rezoning or other
development application? If not, explain in the Letter of Intent.
____ Yes ____ No
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If the property is outside the city limits, does the proposed Amendment(s)
accompany a petition for annexation? If not, explain in the Letter of Intent.
____ Yes
____ No
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Proposed Amendment, if applicable:
____ Future Land Use Map
____ Overall Transportation Plan (OTP)
____ Other ____________________________________________
The Letter of Intent shall include:
• The need for the proposed change;
• A description of changing or unforeseen circumstances/emergence
of new information that supports the proposed amendment;
• Which Vision Statements and/or Goals, Strategies, and Actions the
proposed change would be implementing and why the 2030 Future
Land Use designation/Growth Tier/OTP does not meet the vision
or goals (such as a significant economic development opportunity
in Tier 2 or 3);
• The effect of the proposed change on City services and facilities;
• The implications, if any, that the Amendment may have for other
parts of the Plan or Plan elements; and
• If the Land Use or Growth Tier change is inside the City limits
and a concurrent rezoning is not proposed, or if either change
is outside of the city limits and a petition for annexation is not
proposed, an explanation of why it is not needed, must be
included.
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
__________________________
Applicant’s Signature
Date
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Conservation Subdivision Site Analysis Map Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval. Comprehensive Plan
Amendments have public notice requirements, so please see Notification Requirements in the Development
Manual.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside
of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Conservation Subdivision Site Analysis Map Checklist


►Site Analysis Map at 1” = 100’ Scale


►Tree Preservation Plan, including Tree Survey, Critical Root Zone
Protection Plan and Mitigation Plan (if applicable)
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• Field Notes: A legal description of the property performed, signed and
sealed by a licensed Surveyor, including a to-scale 8 1/2” x 11” sketch of
the property boundaries.
Applicable Fees: None.
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
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Site Analysis Map: Check those provided *
 Property boundaries
 Depiction of the 25 and 100-year floodplain, additional streams, lakes,
wetlands and other hydrologic features
 General vegetation characteristics (trees, understory brush, groundcover,
etc.)
 Existing topography at a maximum of five-foot contour intervals
 All existing physical man-made features such as existing roads,
structures, railroads, easements, etc.
 Historical or archeological sites
 Potential connections with existing or future green-space and trails
 Karst features and buffer areas (if applicable)
 Endangered or threatened species habitat (if applicable)
 Agricultural lands in current or historical farming use
 Proposed land uses, including uses to be prohibited
 Open space designations or Primary and Secondary (Section 11.06.030)
 Designated areas for stormwater management practices
 Ownership boundaries in heavy lines
 Dashed lines showing the names of recorded subdivisions and property
lines of adjoining properties with lots. blocks, streets, and easements
 Designation of potential sites for special use (e.g. parks, detention, etc.)
 Location of proposed lots, development areas, building envelopes, or
building setbacks
 Proposed public parks, greenbelts, and other open space
 Proposed public facilities, i.e., school sites, fire stations, etc.
 Acreage table with estimated use acreage totals and percentages
 A tabulation of proposed dwelling unit density in residential areas
 North arrow
 Owners name and agent (if applicable)
 Date (revision dates if any)
 Surveyor seal
 Engineer seal
* The Site Analysis can be prepared by a licensed landscape architect, geologist, professional engineer, surveyor, land
planner, or any combination thereof.
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I
have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance, development agreement,
or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy of the
information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the
proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer/Surveyor/Landscape Architet/Planner Geologist’s Signature
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Construction Plans Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the
checklist, with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on
the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Construction Plans Checklist






►Construction Plans, including all Detailed Information
Applicable Fees: Construction Plan Review Fee
Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff


• Water lines 12” and greater in diameter


• Streets


• Storm sewers and inlet calculations


• Water and Wastewater lines (no curved wastewater lines)


• Drainage channels




Plan and profile sheets for the following:
Overall utility plan
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Construction notes

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Grading plan


Drainage plan and drainage study


Standard city details
Additional construction details
Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
Utility Evaluation (if applicable)


Construction Traffic Review


Tree Survey, see Development Manual


Any additional plans and/or details needed to detail construction of the
project


Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission
materials. Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit,
variance, development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application
is dependent upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate
information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer’s Signature
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Courthouse View Height Determination Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2.
3.
Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Courthouse View Height Determination Checklist


►Topographic survey of the subject property (including all natural
and man-made features of the land)


• Line of site drawing from the review site to the courthouse for each
calculation shown in the Height Calculations Formulas.


• Detailed project elevations




Applicant
Staff




• Letter of Intent, with Detailed Information listed below
Applicable Fees: Tech Fee
Detailed Information
The Letter of Intent shall include:
Written justification for the request, including project name, site and
structural dimensions.
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Items Required for Submittal
Completed and accurate Height Calculations Formula (detailed in UDC
Section 4.12.030.C3) for at least three (3) lines of site along each
designated roadway.


Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
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Development Agreement Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
A Development Agreement application requires the formation of a Development Agreement Committee, to be
established by the Director when an application is submitted to the City, per UDC Section 3.20.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval. Development Agreements
and any subsequent Amendments have public notice requirements, so please see Notification Requirements in
the Development Manual.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.20, Development Agreement applications will be considered by the Development
Agreement Committee for both completeness and determination of necessity for the City. The Committee shall
determine completeness within fifteen (15) working days of submittal and assign staff hourly rates, a payment
schedule and determine if the application is consistent with City policies or reject the application.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Development Agreement checklist






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
• Letter of Intent, with detailed information below included.
►Any proposals and land plans, color or bound documents.
• Field Notes: A legal description of the property performed, signed and
sealed by a licensced Surveyor, including a to-scale sketch of the
property boundaries.
Applicable Fees: Development Agreement Fee
Staff hourly rates, to be determined with payment schedule after application
acceptance. (See Detailed Information.)
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
What type of development agreement are you requesting? (Check all that apply)
____ Agreement to modify Unified Development Code (UDC) or other City
regulations.
____ MUD Creation
____ MUD Consent
____ Special District type. Please name: ___________
____ Amendment to existing agreement. Please name: ____________
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Is the proposal consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan?
___ Yes
___ No
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Does the proposal accompany a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning or
other development application that would make the application consistent with the
2030 Plan?
___ Yes
___ No
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The Letter of Intent shall contain:
• Reasons the proposal requires a development agreement
• What the applicant wishes to accomplish with the proposal
• The need for the proposed agreement or amendment
• The 2030 Plan Vision Statements and/or Goals, Strategies, and
Actions for any adopted Element the proposed agreement would be
implementing; and
• The effect of the proposed agreement on City services and facilities
• List of all subsequent applications that would be affected or addressed
by a finalized development agreement and how.


Certification of this checklist confirms that the applicant understands that
additional fees for staff time will apply prior to consideration by the appropriate
review body.


Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent
upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided
by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer/ Planner/ Other’s Signature
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Driveway Permit Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution,
no digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted.
Media submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the
checklist, with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on
the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-application Conference Form


• Completed Driveway Permit Checklist




Is this a Legal Lot? _____ Yes
_____ No
If unsure, Legal Lot Verification may be required.


Applicable Fees:
Driveway Permit Fee and Traffic Impact Analysis Fee (if applicable,
see Pre-Application Conference Form)
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
►At the Pre-application Conference, the Development Engineer
will determine the information to be submitted for a complete
application. Per Section 3.19.060 of the UDC these submittal
requirements may include an Engineering Study or a Traffic Impact
Analysis (TIA).
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I
have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance, development agreement,
or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy of the
information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the
proper review of this application.
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Engineer/ Surveyor’s Signature
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Heritage Tree Removal or Pruning Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist,
with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on
the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Heritage Tree / Removal / Pruning checklist


Applicable Fees: Heritage Tree Removal / Mitigation Fee, if applicable


Detailed Information (see UDC Chapter 11)
Applicant
Staff
Check all that apply:
 Requested removal of a Heritage Tree(s)
 Pruning of a Heritage Tree(s)
 Proposed development that encroaches into the Critical Root
Zone (CRZ) of a Heritage Tree
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Building Permit Number, if applicable: ________________________
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Type of tree: ____________________________________________
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Location of tree on lot: _____________________________________
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Tree trunk(s) DBH (diameter at breast height) at 4 1/2 feet above ground
(inches) _____
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General condition of the tree
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Statement indicating reason for the request.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Letters of Regulatory Compliance Checklist
(Legal Lot and Zoning Verification Letters)
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify
the applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a
specific period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The
applicant may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the
application is not resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed
rejected and shall not be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and
fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution,
no digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted.
Media submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the
checklist, with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name
on the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed Letter of Regulatory Compliance Checklist


• What type of Verification do you want? (check one)
• ____ Legal Lot Verification
____ Zoning Verification


• Letter of Intent that clearly identifies the property by legal
description and clarifies requested information. Include
address for letter to be sent and to whom addressed.


• Location map identifying the property


• Deed(s) establishing the configuration of the lot from current
date back to May 10, 1977. (For Legal Lot Verification only.)


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Applicable Fees: Letters of Regulatory Compliance Fee
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
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License to Encroach Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution,
no digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted.
Media submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the
checklist, with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name
on the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
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• Completed License to Encroach Checklist
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• Written approval of applicable Utility Providers for the
encroachment (list provided at Pre-Application conference)
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• Field Notes and Survey, including Detailed Information below
(unless otherwise specified).
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
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Include the following information:
1. Name of owner or authorized corporate officer and title;
Licensee
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Company or corporate name
State of incorporation (i.e. Texas corporation)
Corporate mailing address
Legal description of property
Deed reference (document #)
Location street address
Location and size of all existing and proposed utilities
Location and size of all existing and proposed easements
Location of encroachment
Description of the encroachment (type of structure,
dimensions of encroachment, dimensions within easement)
12. Size and type of easement (ft/ PUE)
13. Underground dimensions and structure diagram
Any additional information as determined necessary by the City of
Georgetown Development Engineer
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to the
best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy
of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may
delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer/ Surveyor’s Signature
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Master Sign Plan Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside
of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-application Conference Form
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• Completed Master Sign Plan checklist
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►Site plan, Scale: 1’ = 30’, or as determined by Director
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Applicable Fees: Master Sign Plan Fee
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
Site plan shall clearly show:
1.
Location of existing / proposed buildings, property boundaries, parking lots,
driveways, and landscaped areas on the lot.
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Items Required for Submittal
2.
Computation of the maximum total sign area, the maximum area for
individual signs, the height of the signs and the number of freestanding signs
allowed on the lot(s) included in the plan
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3.
The proposed location of each present and future sign of any type, whether
requiring a permit or not. Incidental signs need not be shown.
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4.
Scaled and dimensioned elevations of each proposed sign.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further,
I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance, development
agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to the
best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy
of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may
delay the proper review of this application.
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Engineer’s Signature
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Rezoning - Historic District Designation Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval. Zoning Map Amendments for
Historic district Designations have public notice requirements, so please see Notification Requirements in the
Development Manual.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not be
accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
If the Director determines that the application is not consistent with the 2030 Plan, the application shall be
considered incomplete and shall not be filed. No further processing may occur until the rezoning is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be accepted as a companion request.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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
• Completed and signed Pre-application Conference Form

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• Completed Historic District Designation Checklist
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• A location map indicating the property to be rezoned
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• Letter of Intent with Detailed Information listed below
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• Any supporting documentation
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• Field Notes: A legal description of the property performed, signed and
sealed by a licensced Surveyor, including a to-scale sketch of the
property boundaries.
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
The Letter of Intent shall provide the following information:
1.
How the site satisfies the required findings for designation as outlined in
Section 3.06.050.
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2.
Identify the specific structures, landscapes or other physical aspects of the
proposed District.
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If the request is based on the general character of the District or landmark, identify
which, if any, of the following are significant:
1. Scale of buildings and structures typical of the area;
2. Architectural style;
3. Architectural period;
4. Building materials typical of the area;
5. Colors used in buildings typical of the area;
6. Signage and street furniture typical of the area;
7. Landscapes typical of the area;
8. Typical relationships of buildings to the landscapes in the area;
9. Typical relationships of buildings in the area to the street;
10. Setbacks and other physical patterns of building in the area;
11. Typical patterns of rooflines of buildings in the area;
12. Typical patterns of porch and entrance treatments of buildings in the area.
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If the request is based on the character of a limited number of specific buildings in
the area, identify which, if any, of the following are significant:
1. Architectural style of the buildings;
2. Architectural period of the buildings;
3. Textures and colors of materials used in the buildings;
4. Shapes of the buildings;
5. Rooflines of the buildings;
6. Porch and entrance treatments of the buildings;
7. Height and mass of the buildings;
8. Relative proportions of the buildings (width to height, width to depth)
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Photographs, sketches, etc. to facilitate demonstration of the historic character of
the proposed district.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I
have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance, development agreement,
or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy of the
information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the
proper review of this application.
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Engineer/ Surveyor/ Historian/ Other’s Signature
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Rezoning - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval. Zoning Map Amendments for
Planned Unit Developments have public notice requirements, so please see Notification Requirements in the
Development Manual.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
If the Director determines that the application is not consistent with the 2030 Plan, the application shall be
considered incomplete and shall not be filed. No further processing may occur until the rezoning is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be accepted as a companion request.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of
the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form






• Field Notes: A legal description of the property performed, signed and
sealed by a licensced Surveyor, including a to-scale sketch of the property
boundaries.


• A location map indicating the property to be rezoned

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►Development Plan with Detailed Information listed below

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►Utility Evaluation, (if required - see Pre-Application Conference Form)

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►Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), (if required - see Pre-Application Conference
Form)

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• Completed Rezoning - PUD Checklist
• Letter of Intent with Detailed Information listed below
Applicable Fees: Rezoning - PUD Fee
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
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The Letter of Intent shall provide the following information:
1.
Existing and proposed base Zoning District(s)
2.
Written justification for the request
3.
The Future Land Use and Growth Tier Designation and an explanation of how
the proposed PUD is in compliance with the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Cite goals and policies of the 2030 Plan that will be met by the proposed PUD.
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4.
Property owners seeking to re-use existing structures must provide evidence,
in the form of a conceptual site plan, that the existing structure and/or site can
meet all applicable development standards of the proposed zoning district.
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Applicant
Staff
Development Plan Requirements
1.
All Conceptual Plans shall be submitted in 300 dpi, pdf format
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2.
Proposed land uses including uses to be prohibited, if different than base zoning
district.
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3.
Proposed development standards and a list of standards that vary from the UDC
requirements and justification for the variances
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4.
Existing natural features, drainageways, one-hundred year floodplain, if
applicable, and existing topography at a maximum of five-foot (5’)contour
intervals
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5.
Location of proposed building, building envelopes, or building setbacks
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6.
A tabulation of proposed dwelling unit density in residential areas
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7.
A tabulation of proposed floor area ratios, and/ or square footage of
development, and maximum heights of proposed buildings
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8.
Proposed circulation systems, including preliminary street cross sections
9.
Proposed public parks, greenbelts, and other open space
11. Location and type of proposed landscaping including existing landscaping
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12. Demonstrate compliance with Chapters 11 and 12 of the UDC, per UDC Section
4.06.010.D.j.
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10. Proposed public facilities, i.e., school sites, fire stations, etc.
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the
accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my firm/
etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
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Engineer/ Surveyor/ Planner/ Landscape Architect/ Other’s Signature
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Rezoning - Zoning Map Amendment Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval. Zoning Map Amendments
have public notice requirements, so please see Notification Requirements in the Development Manual.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify
the applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a
specific period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The
applicant may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the
application is not resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed
rejected and shall not be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and
fee will be required.
If the Director determines that the application is not consistent with the 2030 Plan, the application shall
be considered incomplete and shall not be filed. No further processing may occur until the rezoning is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be accepted as a
companion request.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted
(CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Rezoning - Zoning Map Amendment checklist


• Any supporting documentation


• Letter of Intent with Detailed Information listed below


• A location map indicating the property to be rezoned and proposed
District boundaries
• Field Notes: A legal description of the property performed, signed and
sealed by a licensced Surveyor, including a to-scale sketch of the
property boundaries.
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►Traffic Impact Analysis, if applicable

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►Utility Evaluation, (if required - see Pre-Application Conference
Form)
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
The Letter of Intent shall provide the following information:
1.
Existing and proposed Zoning District(s)
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2.
Written justification for the request
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3.
The Future Land Use and Growth Tier Designation and an explanation
of how the proposed zoning district is in compliance with the City’s 2030
Comprehensive Plan. Cite goals and policies of the 2030 Plan that will
be met by the proposed zoning change.
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Property owners seeking to re-use existing structures must provide
evidence, in the form of a conceptual site plan, that the existing structure
and/or site can meet all applicable development standards of the
proposed zoning district.
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4.
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission
materials. Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use
permit, variance, development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application
is dependent upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate
information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer/ Surveyor/ Planner/ Other’s Signature
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Sign Permit Checklist
Refer to UDC, Section 16.05 Definitions, for definition of “sign”.
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Sign Permit Checklist
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• Renderings of required Detailed Information
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• Is the property located within the Downtown Overlay District?
• ____ Yes
____ No
• If yes, give date of CDC approval or anticipated date of HARC review:
__________________
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Applicant
Staff
Construction costs of assembly, materials and installation
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Detailed drawings of the proposed sign(s), which clearly indicate the following for
each particular sign:
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Applicable Fee
Sign Permit Fee for each sign applied for, indicate how many __________
Detailed Information
1.
Dimensions & heights, to scale
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2.
Graphics, in color
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3.
Lettering of proposed signage w/ dimensions & square footage
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4.
Structural design
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5.
Identify sign illumination, if applicable. If so, provide electrical design with
Electrical Contractor information (name, address, phone number, e-mail
address and contact person)
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6.
Location on wall of building & site. Provide location of primary entrance
facade and linear footage


7.
Building elevation(s) where proposed sign(s) are to be placed and three
(3) color drawings of wall behind sign(s).
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Applicant
Staff
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Detailed Information
Accurate, scaled conceptual site plan showing: (Use plan for Approved Master
Sign Plan, where applicable)
1.
Existing / proposed building location(s)
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2.
Property boundaries
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3.
Adjacent Utilities and Easements
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4.
Location, number and size of all existing signage on the site
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*For Banners, show location, size and attachment on conceptual site plan
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Site Plan Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
What type of Application are you requesting?
 Site Plan
 Minor Site Plan (per Pre-App Meeting notes)
 Site Plan Amendment
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted
(CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form


• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Site Plan Checklist


►Site Plan, see Elements and Details below


►Tree Preservation Plan, including Tree Survey, Critical Root Zone
Protection Plan and Mitigation Plan (if applicable)


Applicable Fees: Site Plan Fee, Minor Site Plan Fee, Site Plan Amendment Fee
or Site and Construction Plan Fee, Traffic Impact Analysis Fee (if applicable),
Tree Protection Fee (if applicable)
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
A. Cover and Order Sheet
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B. Dimensional Site Plan
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C. Utility Plan
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D. Architectural Plan
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E. Tree Preservation Plan
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F.
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G. Lighting Plan
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H. Construction Plans * Note: Site Construction Plan may be submitted
as a separate application, see Construction Plan Checklist for those
requirements. Applicant can pay one fee for both submitted as one
application.
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Title Block: Project name; Street address; Project design scale; Original date,
revision dates, and latest revision date
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Name, address and telephone number of the Property Owner(s), Applicant/
Agent, Engineer, Architect, Surveyor, Landscape Architect, and other contact
information as applicable
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Legal description of property to include (subdivision name), plat approval by
______________ on (date) and recorded in Williamson County Clerk’s Office on
_________(date) ______________. (Cabinet and slide)
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Zoning District. Add the following notation, if applicable, with the correct Overlay
District: “The following ___________Overlay District standards shall apply to this
development.”
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Benchmarks
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Utility providers and telephone numbers
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Signature Blocks, see templates in UDC Development Manual
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Location Map, to scale with cross streets shown
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Sheet index with description and page numbers
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Components and order of a Site Plan:
Landscape Plan
Grading and Drainage Plan
A. Cover and Order Sheet
General Site Plan Notes: The following notes should be added to the Cover
Sheet of the Site Plan:
1.
This development shall comply with all standards of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) , the City of Georgetown Construction
Standards and Specifications Manual, and the Development Manual.
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This Site Plan shall meet the UDC Stormwater requirements.
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3.
All signage requires a separate application and approval from the
Inspection Services Department. No signage is approved with the Site
Plan.
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4.
Sidewalks shall be provided in accordance with the UDC.
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Driveways will require approval by the Development Engineer of the City
of Georgetown.
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Compliance with Section 7.05 of the UDC for outdoor lighting standards
is being met by __________. (Describe method, lighting type.)
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Screening of mechanical equipment, dumpsters and parking shall
comply with Chapter 8 of the UDC. The screening is shown on the
Landscape and Architectural Plans, as applicable.
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8.
The companion Landscape Plan has been designed and plant materials
shall be installed to meet all requirements of the UDC.
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All maintenance of required landscape shall comply with the
maintenance standards of Chapter 8 of the UDC.
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10. A separate Irrigation Plan shall be required at the time of building permit
application.
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11. Fire flow requirements of ______ per minute (include amount) are being
met by this plan.
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12. Site Construction plans must be in compliance with this Site Plan.
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13. Any Heritage Tree as noted on this Site Plan is subject, in perpetuity, to
the maintenance, care, pruning and removal requirements of the Unified
Development Code.
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Site Plan Notes, subject to applicability:
1.
This development has received the following approvals from the Historic
Architectural Review Commission for________________. (if applicable,
list approvals and dates)
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Variances or waivers for _______________ were approved by
__________ (City Council, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Historic and
Architectural Review Commission or Planning and Zoning Commission)
on_____ (date). (if applicable)
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Alternative impervious cover standards have been approved in
accordance with Section 11.02 of the UDC for ______________. (if
applicable)
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4.
Street trees shall be provided in accordance with the Unified
Development Code. (if applicable)
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Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) requirements have been met. (if applicable)
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Screening and location of outdoor storage shall comply with Section
5.09 of the UDC. (if applicable)
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B. Dimensional Site Plan
(same basic information to be included on sheets B, C, D, E, G and H)
Applicant
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North arrow
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Scale: Use a scale at a size adequate to show all information clearly and
indicate scale on the plan.
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Site Data:
• Land area in square feet and acres
• Lot coverage (percentage)
• Total area and percentage of the site covered by impervious materials,
with maximum impervious coverage allowable or detail of waivers
requested, (see Chapter 11 of UDC.)
• Total gross floor area of all buildings
• Total number of parking spaces with calculation of required parking and
parking provided (see Chapter 9 of UDC)
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Boundary lines of the area with distances and reference to an original survey
corner
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Areas dedicated or proposed to be dedicated for public use including existing
and proposed utility, access, and/or drainage easements
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Location of all existing / proposed buildings on the site (dimensioned to adjacent
property lines) with finished floor elevations
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Certification that Stormwater Permit requirements are met by Site Plan (see UDC
Section 3.17)
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Proposed streets, private drives, driveways (including driveways on adjacent
lots and across the street), parking spaces, loading spaces and sidewalks with
indication of travel for one-way streets and drives and inside radii of all curves
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Width of streets, driveways and sidewalks
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Pedestrian access
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Location of all existing and proposed drainage structures including drainage
easements
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Location of any floodplain and flood zone boundaries
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Identify all natural features on-site
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Size and location of all existing and proposed public and private utilities
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Location and size of all existing and proposed outdoor refuse receptacles and
enclosures and screening compliance
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Location, height and materials of any outdoor fencing persuant to UDC Chapters
5, 6, 7 and 8, if applicable
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Location, height and style of outdoor lighting facilities. Photometric plans may be
required
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Location, height and size of all existing and proposed signs
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Within 100’ of the subject site: indicate location of all existing buildings, parking
lots, sidewalks, and other pertinent site features
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Dimensional Site Plan Notes:
Applicant
Staff
All lighting fixtures shall be designed to completely conceal, fully shield
within opaque housing the light source from visibility from any street
right-of-way. The cone of light shall not cross any adjacent property
line. The illumination shall not exceed 2 foot candles at a height of
three feet at the property line. Only incandescent, fluorescent, colorcorrected high-pressure sodium or metal halide may be used. All vehicle
or pedestrian access shall be sufficiently lighted to ensure security of
property and persons.
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All roof, wall and ground mounted mechanical equipment must be
screened in accordance with Section 8 of the UDC. If roof and wall
mounted equipment of any type including duct work and large vents is
proposed it shall be shown on the site plan and screening identified.
Screening of mechanical equipment shall result in the mechanical
equipment blending in with the primary building and not appearing
separate from the building and shall be screened from view of any
rights-of-way or adjoining properties.
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The dumpster enclosures must be one (1) foot above the height of the
waste container. Use protective poles in corners and at impact areas.
Fence posts of rust protected metal or concrete. A minimum 6” slab is
required and must be sloped to drain; the enclosure must have steel
framed gates with spring loaded hinges and fasteners to keep closed.
Screening must be on all four sides by masonry wall or approved fence
or screening with opaque gates.
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Demonstrate compliance with the Design Standards of UDC Chapter 7, if
applicable. Submittal of an Architectural Plan consisting of elevation drawings
is required for the compliance review. If these requirements are not applicable
to your project, or your project is exempt from the Design Standards, provide
documentation to demonstrate lack of applicability or basis for exemption.
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Architectural Plans shall provide the following detail and demonstrate UDC
compliance:
• Foundation type (UDC Section 7.04.030)
• Building Elements, including materials and percentages of all colors,
roof style and treatment, entry and entrance treatment (UDC Section
7.04.040)
• Building Articulation (horizontal and vertical) and Architectural Features
(UDC Section 7.04.050)
• Architectural Compatibility (walls and buildings) (UDC Section 7.04.060)
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C. Utility Plan, if Site Construction Plan not included
Show size and location of all existing and proposed utilities, including mains,
service lines and meter sizes. See UDC Section 7.04.
D. Architectural Plan
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List required Architectural Features provided pursuant to UDC Section
7.04.050.D
For all walls facing public streets, public park or Residential Zoning Districts
provide articulation calculation tables for both footprint and elevation drawings to
demonstrate compliance with UDC Chapter 7. Show all dimensions confirming
the calculations on the Plan.
A. Horizontal Articulation for Footprint:
Average Building Height __ ft. x 3 = ___ ft., maximum distance without
perpendicular offset
Average Building Height ___ ft. x 25% = ___ ft., minimum height of
perpendicular offset.
Average Building Height ___ ft. x 75% = ___ ft., minimum span of
perpendicular offset.
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B. Vertical Articulation for Elevations:
Average Building Height __ ft. x 3 = ___ ft., maximum distance without
vertical elevation change.
Average Building Height___ ft. x 25% = ___ ft., minimum height of vertical
elevation change.
Average Building Height ___ ft. x 75% = ___ ft., minimum lateral elevation
change.
Provide documentation of approval of an Alternative Building Design, if
applicable. Architectural Plan provided must meet approved Alternative Building
Design.
Architectural Plan Notes:
Architectural Plan Notes:
1. All signage requires a separate application and approval from the
Building Inspections Department. No signage is approved with the Site
Plan.
2. Color selection is not approved with the Site Plan and may be counted
toward the signage calculation if it is found to reflect color that is
considered signage according to the definition of signage in the UDC.
3. This Site Plan shall meet all design standards for articulation, building
design, building materials and elements and architectural features of
Section 7.04 of the UDC.
4. All roof, wall and ground mounted mechanical and electical equipment
must be screened in accordance with UDC Chapter 8.
E. Tree Preservation Plan, if applicable (See UDC Chapter 8)
Tree Survey:
1. Locate and label all Heritage Trees (including any multi-trunk trees
qualifying as Heritage Trees)
2. Locate and label all Protected Trees
3. If credit trees are to be used on-site, locate and label as such
4. Identify and label all existing trees listed on the Prohibited Species list
and indicate to be removed
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Tree Schedule, in table format including the following: (See Tree Preservation
Templates in Development Manual)
1. Each surveyed tree on site indicating its species name, size and status
(i.e. Protected Tree preserve, Protected Tree removal, etc.). For
multi-trunk trees, provide the size of each individual trunk and the total
calculated tree size
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Critical Root Zone (CRZ) Protection Plan, showing the following:
1. Location of each Protected or Heritage Tree on site with either a solid
line if it is to remain or a dashed line if it is to be removed
2. The Critical Root Zone of each tree scheduled to remain calculated as 1
foot of radial distance for every inch of DBH
3. Delineate the location of the required protective fencing around each
tree and graphically show the boundaries of soil disturbance around
each tree
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Mitigation Plan, includng:
1. Total tree removal broken down by Heritage Trees, Protected Trees from
12 to 25 inches, and Protected Trees 26 inches and larger (these are
trees that are not Heritage Tree species
2. Calculation for the maximum allowed amount of each mitigation option,
including credit trees, planted trees, fees-in-lieu, and supplemental
nutrients broken down where applicable by Heritage Trees, Protected
Trees from 12 to 25 inches, and Protected Trees 26 inches and larger
3. Mitigation Chart outlining mitigation proposal (see Tree Preservation
templates in Development Manual)
4. If proposing to plant trees off-site to meet mitigation requirements,
provide a Letter of Intent outlining location and number ( a separate
planting plan will be required if proposal approved by Urban forester)
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Heritage Tree Removal Checklist, if applicable
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Planting Plan with corresponding legend
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Provide Non-residential Landscape Planting Requirements Summary Table on
Landscape Plan
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Provide calculation formulas for each landscaping requirement on the Landscape
Plan
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Provide list of species, sizes and quantities of all plantings
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Preparer’s Seal and Statement of Compliance (unless exempt per Section
8.05.020.B)
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4.
Total number of Protected Trees as identified on Tree Survey
Calculation of Average Protected Tree density (total number of Protected
Trees divided by the total acreage)
Calculation for determination of minimum required Protected Tree
Preservation (see Tree Preservation templates in Development Manual)
F. Landscape Plan (See UDC Chapter 8)
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Landscape Plan Notes:
Applicant
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The ___________ System for irrigation has been selected for this
development. (Select one from below and complete blank)
• Conventional System: An automatic or manual underground
irrigation system, which may have conventional spray or bubbler
type heads.
• Drip or Leaky-Pipe System: An automatic or manual underground
irrigation system in conjunction with a water-saving system, which
is a drip or a leaky pipe system.
• Temporary and Above-Ground Watering: Landscape areas
utilizing xeriscape plants and installation techniques, including
areas planted with native grasses, wildflowers, and trees may use
a temporary and above ground system, and shall be required to
provide irrigation for the first three (3) growing seasons.
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A separate irrigation plan shall be provided at the time of application for
a Building Permit.
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Maintenance: The current owner and subsequent owners of the
landscaped property, or the manager or agent of the owner, shall be
responsible for the maintenance of all landscaped areas and materials,
required buffer yard areas and materials and required screening
materials. Said areas must be maintained so as to present a healthy,
neat and orderly appearance at all times and shall be kept free of refuse
and debris. Maintenance will include replacement of all dead plant
material if that material was used to meet the requirements of the UDC.
All such plants shall be replaced within six (6) months of notification,
or by the next planting season, whichever comes first. A property/
homeowners association may assume responsibility for maintenance of
common areas.
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This Landscape Plan has been prepared and certified by a Landscape
Architect to meet all requirements of the City of Georgetown Unified
Development Code. (Provide individuals contact information and
certification on landscape plan.)
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All plant selections have been chosen from the City of Georgetown
Preferred Plant List.
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No more than 25% of plantings have been selected from any one
species.(If planting more than 5 trees or 10 shrubs.)
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At least 50% of the required plant materials are low water users as
identified on the preferred plant list.
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Provide Photometric Plan showing compliance with Chapter 7.05.020, including
maximum standard of two (2) foot candles at the property line.
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Decorative lighting used as architectural features or canopy lighting may require
submittal of a technical data sheet with diagram.
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4.
G. Lighting Plan (See UDC Section 7.05.020)
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Lighting Plan Notes:
1.
2.
All lighting fixtures shall be designed so that the light source is
completely concealed, fully sheilded within opaque housing and not
visible from any street right-of-way. The cone of light shall not cross any
adjacent property line. The illumination shall not exceed 2-foot candles
at a height of three (3) feet at the property line. Only incandescent,
flourescent, color-corrected, high-pressure, sodium or metal halide may
be used. All vehicle or pedestrian access shall be sufficiently lighted to
ensure security of property and persons.
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Roof lighting may not include naked bulbs or tubing or run along the
highest peak of the roofline. Roof lighting that qualifies as signage pr
the UDC is prohibited.
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H. Site Construction Plan (may be submitted as separate application)
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Plans signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of
Texas
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• Wastewater Lines; and,
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• Public Drainage Channels, unless requested for private.
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Overall Utility Plan
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Standard City Details
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Construction Notes (including the following signature block)
• These constructino plans were prepared, sealed, signed and dated
by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer. Therefore, based on
the engineer’s concurrence of compliance, the construction plans for
construction of the proposed project are hereby approved subject to the
Standard Construction Specifications and Details Manual and all other
applicable City, State and Federal Requirements and Codes.
• This project is subject to all City Standard Specifications and Details in
effect at the time of submittal of the project to the City.
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David Munk, P.E., Development Engineer
Date
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Grading Plan
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Drainage Plan and Drainage Study
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Any additional plans and / or details needed to detail construction of the project
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Applicant
Staff
Show pre-development and post development drainage areas and existing
contours. Finished contours may also be included.
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Include drainage calculations
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Electronic (AutoCad) copy of the site plan
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Electrical load calculations
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Electrical one-line diagram showing the connection to the utility, the main
disconnect and service panels or MCC’s
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Plan and Profile Sheets for the following:
• Water lines 12” and greater in diameter;
• Public Streets, unless requested for private;
• Public Storm Sewers, unless requested for private;
Additional Construction Details
Electric Information for Site Plan:
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Service Voltage: ______ Volts, ______ Phase Main disconnect _____ amps,
kW Demand _____ kW
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Conditioned square footage for commercial - apartments and number of
dwelling units on house panels
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Requested point of service
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Requested City transformer location and screening on the Site Plan, if visible
from roadway or adjacent properties
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Type of Service: overhead or underground shown on Site Plan
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Developer is required to locate and furnish, with dedication documents for
overhead and underground primary, and all easements associated with all
City electric equipment
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission
materials. Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit,
variance, development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application
is dependent upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate
information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
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Engineer’s Signature
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Date
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Firm
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Post Site Plan Review Items
Prior to final approval of Site Plan, provide the following:
• Letter of Acceptance from the Urban Forester regarding either
Tree Mitigation or payment of fees-in-lieu of plantings, if
applicable
• Approved Heritage Tree Removal Permit for any Heritage
Trees approved for removal, if applicable
• Parkland dedication deed documents, processed and recorded
by the Williamson county Clerk, if applicable (original hard
copy)
• Separate instrument eastement dedications, processed and
recorded by the Williamson county Clerk, if applicable (original
hard copy)
• Letter of Acceptance of the Traffic Impact Analysis from the
City’s consultant, if applicable
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Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) from the Building
Inspections Department, provide the following:
1. Letter of Compliance from the City’s Urban Forester for
compliance with Tree Mitigation and/ or payment of fees, if
applicable
2. Letter of compliance from the Landscape Architect as required
in UDC Section 8.05.030 certifying compliance of all landscape
and irrigation installation.
3. Letter from engineer certifying installation of water quality and
detention ponds and site grading.
4. Fiscal surety for any improvements for which construction
or completion of construction will be postponed, with apval
of the appropriate staff members (includes public sidewalks,
landscaping delayed due to weather conditions, etc.)
5. As-builts on disk.
6. Maintenance bond for all public improvements
7. Fiscal Surety for implementation of any supplemental nutrition
program aproved for tree mitigation, if applicable
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Site Plan Extension or Reinstatement Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. This Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in the preparation
of materials for submittal and is needed to facilitate the review of the project. Under special circumstances,
additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist,
with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on
the outside of the media.
►Application Information
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• Master Application Form
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• Completed Site Plan Extension or Reinstatement Checklist
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►Copy of Approved Site Plan
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►Letter explaining request
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Applicable Fees: Stormwater Permit Fee
Traffic Impact Analysis Fee (if applicable)
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
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Special Exception Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval. Special Exceptions have
public notice requirements, so please see Notification Requirements in the Development Manual.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant may
request and additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not be
accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/
DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside
of the media.
►Application Information
• Master Application Form
• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
• Completed Special Exception Checklist
• Letter of Intent with justification of proposal.
►Initial submittal of the Conceptual Site Plan. See Detailed Information
below.
Applicable Fees: Special Exception Fee
Detailed Information
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Conceptual Site Plan:
1.
Title Block: Project Name; street address; project design scale; original date
and latest revision date.
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Name, address and telephone number of Property Owner(s), Applicant/
Agent; Engineer/ Surveyor; and other contact information.
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Subdivision name, lot and block number, if applicable.
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Zoning District and any Overlay Districts noted.
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Location map, with north arrow, showing location within neighborhood.
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Scale; Use a scale at a size adequate to show all information clearly and
indicate scale on the plan.
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Property boundaries and length (dimensions).
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8.
Site Data:
Land area in square feet and acres
Approximate lot coverage (percentage)
Total area and approximate percentage of the site covered by impervious
materials (UDC Chapter 11)
Total gross floor area and height of each building
Total number of parking spaces with calculation of required parking and
parking provided. (UDC Chapter 9)
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Location of existing and proposed buildings and additions on the site
(dimensions to adjacent property lines, including driveways on adjacent
lot(s)). Differentiate between proposed and existing.
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10. Proposed streets, driveways, parking spaces, loading spaces, sidewalks
and other site information.
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11. North arrow
15. Location and diameter at breast height of all trees.
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16. Size and location of public and private utilities.
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17. Size and location of all existing proposed outdoor refuse receptacles and
enclosures.
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18. Location, height and materials of outdoor fences and other structures.
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19. Within 50 feet of the site: indicate all existing buildings, parking lots,
sidewalks and other pertinent site features.
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Staff
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12. Pedestrian access, if applicable.
13. All existing easements on the site.
14. Location of any floodplain on the site.
Additional Submission Requirements
For Setback Modification:
1. Aerial of block to demonstrate the contextual arrangement of structures
within the block.
2. Current appraisal records indicating existing structures on site within the
past one year.
3.
Photographs of the property and existing structures on site.
For Determination of Abandonment, under UDC Section 14.01.06
1. Site Plan and Building Plans for building and site
2.
Proof of marketing for sale or lease
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I have included any
required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance, development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any
inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer’s Signature
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Special Use Permit Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval. Special Use Permits have
public notice requirements, so please see Notification Requirements in the Development Manual.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant may
request and additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not be
accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
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• Completed Special Use Permit Checklist
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• Letter of Intent with Statement of Justification (see Detailed
Information below)
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Applicant
Staff
►Conceptual Site Plan. See Detailed Information below.
Applicable Fees: Special Use Permit Fee
Detailed Information
Letter of Intent, including the following:
1.
A statement of justification for the Special Use Permit.
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Written description of proposal to include type of business operation,
hours of operation, and estimated number of employees and customers/
attendees, etc. (See Section 3.07.030 of the UDC for Special Use
Permit Approval Criteria.)
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Conceptual Site Plan, including the following:
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1.
Scale: Use a scale at a size adequate to show all information clearly and
indicate scale on plan.
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Name and address of Applicant
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Title Block which must include: Project name, Property owner(s), street
address, scale of the Conceptual Site Plan, original date of Site Plan
and latest revision date of Plan.
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Site Data: Land area in square feet and acres, zoning of the lot(s), total
gross floor area of all buildings, total number of parking spaces on-site
with calculation of required parking spaces, total area and percentage
of the site covered by impervious materials, exiting trees, number of
dwelling units (if residential), and circulation plan.
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Location of existing and proposed buildings on the site (dimensioned to
existing property lines).
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Proposed streets, private drives, driveways (including driveways on
adjacent lots and across the street), parking spaces, loading spaces and
sidewalks.
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Landscaping, buffers, and screening.
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9.
Location and size of all proposed outdoor refuse containers.
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10. Location, height and materials of any outdoor fencing, lighting facilities,
and existing and proposed signs.
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11. Internal building layout, if applicable.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent
upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided
by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
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Engineer’s Signature
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Stormwater Permit Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. This Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in the preparation
of materials for submittal and is needed to facilitate the review of the project. Under special circumstances,
additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist,
with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on
the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
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• Completed Stormwater Permit Checklist
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►Tree Preservation Plan, including Tree Survey, Critical Root
Zone Protection Plan and Mitigation Plan (if applicable)
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►Drainage Study and Drainage Plan
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Is this a Legal Lot? _____ Yes
_____ No
If unsure, Legal Lot Verification may be required.
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Applicable Fees: Stormwater Permit Fee
Traffic Impact Analysis Fee (if applicable)
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Items Required for Submittal
• The application for a Stormwater Permit must be prepared by a
licensed, professional engineer prior to submittal ot the City.
• The permit must meet the requirements of the Unified
Development Code, the City Drainage Criteria Manual,
Construction Standards and Specifications Manual, and all other
applicable City standards.
• The applicant understands that the Stormwater Permit is
conditional upon all applicable related permits required from the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, or any other state or federal
agency.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Veriification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon
the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/
my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
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Engineer’s Signature
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Subdivision - Preliminary Plat Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist,
with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on
the outside of the media.
Is this an Amendment to an existing Preliminary Plat?
Yes ___
No ____
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
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• Completed Subdivision - Preliminary Plat Checklist
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• Copy of Deed to show proof of ownership
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• Letter of Intent for Utilities from the developer explaining how
the tract will be served by water and wastewater, including
commitments for oversize line construction and/ or off-site
requirements (if applicable)
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• Letter of Intent for Parkland Dedication (see UDC Section 13.05)
signed by the Parks and Recreation Director
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►Plat. See Subdivision Detailed Information below.
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►Traffic Impact Analysis (if applicable)
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►Drainage Study (if applicable)
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►Tree Preservation Plan, including Tree Survey, Critical Root
Zone Protection Plan and Mitigation Plan (if applicable)
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►Utility Evaluation and Utility Plan
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►Application Information
Applicable Fees: See Fee Schedule for specific fees
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Subdivision Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
Drawing size must be at a 1” = 100’ scale. For large projects, check with
Planner.
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Title of the Subdivision. Title must include the word “Replat”, “Amended”,
or “Amending” (whichever is applicable) if vacated and/ or changed after
recordation.
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North Arrow
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Owner’s name and Agent ( if applicable)
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Acreage of total site, lots, and rights-of-way
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Number of blocks and lots
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Street names and linear feet of new streets
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Date (with revision dates, if any)
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Plat preparers: Company name(s) and contact information
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Surveyor, signature and seal
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Engineer, signature and seal
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All appropriate signature blocks, owner(s), lein holders, etc. See
templates in Development Manual
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Page numbers on each sheet with sheet index if more than two pages.
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Benchmark and elevation
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Location Map to scale with cross streets for idenitfication
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Current field notes and description of Boundary Survey with bearings and
distances
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Dimensions of lots, boundaries, easements and rights-of-way
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Point of beginning labeled on plat and described in field notes
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Dimensions for front, rear and side lot lines
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Heritage Trees as defined in UDC Chapters 11 and 16, if applicable,
signed and sealed by a Registered Surveyor.
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Depiction of the 100-year floodplain, if the tract is not in the 100-year
floodplain, a plat note stating such must be shown
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Dashed lines showing the names of recorded subdivisions, property lines
of adjoining properties with lots and blocks, streets, easements and water
courses.
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Street layout and right-of-way widths
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The plat shall depict and/or include the following:
Topographic features, with two (2) foot contour lines
Ownership boundaries in heavy lines
Lot and block lines
Numbers on all proposed lots and letter on blocks
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Development phasing boundary lines and improvements, which must
correspond to a companion final plat
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All existing physical features within the area being subdivided, such as
existing watercourses, railroads, width of streets, alleys, easements,
fissures, Karst features and endangered species habitats and
corresponding preserve areas.etc.
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All easements, including but not limited to drainage, utility, landscape, tree
protection and access, shall be dimensioned, identified and labeled as to
type and any restrictions noted on the plat
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Depict and grant Avigation easements as required by the City. The
extension of the center line of the runway for up to two (2) miles from the
end of the runway and all applicable zones shall also be shown.
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Designation of any sites for special use (e.g. parks, open space,
detention, etc.) must be labeled and the acreage shown
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ETJ Plats shall be subject to the standards for the following items pursuant to Sections 3.2, 10.1, 5.1, 5.7
and 5.10 of the Subdivision Regulations for Williamson County:
Collector level street pavement width (Section 5.1)
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Drainage requirements for detention ponds (Section 5.1)
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Surety for detention pond construction (Section 5.2)
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Traffic lights at entrances to subdivisions (Section 5.10)
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Landscape maintenance agreements for landscaping in public rights-ofway (Section 5.7)
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The following Notes must be included on all Subdivision Plats. Some plats require additional Notes.
The blanks must be completed with all the appropriate site specific information. All ink used on plats, both
photographic and Mylars must be permanent, water-resistent and legible. Stamps and signatures that may
become smudged must include printed clarification of the stamp, i.e., “My Commission expires on (date).”
Recordation by the County Clerk will be coordinated by the City.
1.
Utility providers for this development are Water: ________,
Wastewater/septic: __________, and Electric: ______.
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All structures/ obstructions are prohibited in drainage easements.
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There are / are no (select one) areas within the boundaries of this
subdivision in the 100-year floodplain as defined by FIRM Map
Number ____________, effective date of ____________________.
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No development shall begin prior to the issuance of a
Floodplain Development Permit for each of the following lots:
___________________.
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Applicant
Staff
Prior to any channel alteration or bridge construction, which will
change existing flood patterns or elevations, a Letter of Map
Amendment must be submitted to the City of Georgetown Floodplain
Administrator for approval and approval by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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In order to promote drainage away from a structure, the slab
elevation should be built at least one-foot above the surrounding
ground, and the ground should be graded away from the structure at
a slope of 1/2” per foot for a distance of at least 10 feet.
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7.
Parkland Dedication requirements are being met by
_______________ (choose either fee-in-lieu or by dedication of lot/
block). (if appplicable)
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8.
Any Heritage Tree as noted on this plat is subject, in perpetuity, to the
maintenance, care, pruning and removal requirements of the City of
Georgetown, and approved removal does not require modification of
the plat.
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A 10-foot Public Utility Easement is reserved along all street
frontages within this plat. (if applicable)
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10. The monuments of this plat have been rotated to the NAD 83/93
HARN - Texas Central Zone and NAVD 88.
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11. Impervious Coverage Plat Notes: (select those that apply)
• The maximum impervious coverage per residential lot is ____
percent. OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per residential lot is according to
the following table: (provide table) AND/ OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per non-residential lot shall be
pursuant to the UDC at the time of Site Plan application based on the
zoning designation of the property. OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per non-residential lot is
according to the following table: (provide table)
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6.
9.
12. The landowner assumes all risks associated with improvements
located in the right-of-way, or road widening easements. By placing
anything in the right-of-way or road widening easements, the
landowner indemnifies and holds the City of Georgetown, Williamson
County, their officers, agents and employees harmless from any
liability owing to property defects or negligence not attributable to
them and acknowledges that the improvements may be removed
by the City and/or County and that the owner of the improvements
will be responsible for the relocation and/or replacement of the
improvements.
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13. The building of all streets, roads, and other public thoroughfares and
any bridges or culverts necessary to be constructed or placed is the
responsibility of the owners of the tract of land covered by this plat in
accordance with the plans and specifications prescribed by the City
of Georgetown and/or Williamson County, Texas. Neither the City of
Georgetown nor Williamson County assumes any obligation to build
any of the streets, roads, or other public thoroughfares shown on this
plat or of constructing any of the bridges or drainage improvements in
connection therewith. Neither the City of Georgetown nor Williamson
County assume any responsibility for drainage ways or easements
in the subdivision, other than those draining or protecting the road
system and streets in their respective jurisdictions.
14. Neither the City of Georgetown nor Williamson County assumes any
responsibility for the accuracy of representations by other parties in
this plat. Floodplain data, in particular, may change depending on
subsequent development. It is further understood that the owners of
the tract of land covered by this plat must install at their own expense
all traffic control devices and signage that may be required before the
streets in the subdivision have finally been accepted for maintenance
by the City and / or County.
Plats in the ETJ:
15. Right-of-way easements for widening roadways or improving
drainage shall be maintained by the landowner until road or drainage
improvements are actually constructed on the property. The City and/
or County have the right at any time to take possession of any road
widening easement for construction, improvement, or maintenance of
the adjacent road.
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For replats and amending plats add the following note:
This subdivision is subject to all general notes and restrictions appearing
on the plat of ___________ Lot(s) _______, recorded in Cabinet _____
Slide _____ of Plat Records of Williamson County, Texas.
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Additional Notes for Noise and Avigation Easements (if applicable)
1.
“There is hereby granted for the use and benefit of the public a
continuing avigation easement for the free and unobstructed flight of
aircraft (which term shall include any contrivance now or hereafter
used for flight through the air) and the right of flight for the passage
of aircraft in the air space above the surface of the Property, together
with such noise and other effects as may be inherent in the operation
of aircraft landing at, taking off from, or engaged in other flight
activities at the Georgetown Municipal Airport.”
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“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the
Approach Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City
of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being
further described as (describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”
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“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the
Transition Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City
of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being
further described as (describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”
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“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the
Horizontal Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City
of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being
further described as (describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”
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“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the
Conical Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being
further described as (describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”
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6.
“Grantors hereby agree to limit the height of any structure on the
property as required by Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances.”
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7.
“Grantors hereby agree that the use of the property is subject to the
use restrictions set forth in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances.”
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8.
“These easements shall be perpetual and shall be binding on Grantor
and its assigns, heirs, and successors.”
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Applicant
Staff
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3.
4.
5.
After approval of the Preliminary Plat, the following items must be
submitted:
One (1) reproducible Mylar or paper plat, 18” x 24”, complete with all
required signature blocks, signatures and seals (of all but City staff
and County Clerk), volume and page information, See templates for
appropriate signature blocks.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon
the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/
my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer’s Signature
__________________________
Date
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Subdivision - Preliminary / Final Plat Combination Submittal
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in the
preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project. Under
special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not be
accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted
(CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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
• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form


• Completed Subdivision - Preliminary/ Final Plat checklist


• Letter of Intent for Utilities from the developer explaining how the tract
will be served by water and wastewater, including commitments for
oversize line construction and/ or off-site requirements (if applicable)


• Letter of Intent for Parkland Dedication signed by the Parks and
Recreation Director
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• Copy of Deed to show proof of ownership
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►Plat, see Detailed Informaiton below. Drawing size must be a 1” =
100’ scale
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►Traffic Impact Analysis (if applicable)
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►Drainage Study, if applicable ((with topographic information)


►Tree Preservation Plan, including Tree Survey, Critical Root Zone
Protection Plan and Mitigation Plan (if applicable)
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Applicable Fees: See Fee Schedule for applicable Plat Combination Fee
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Subdivision Detailed Information
Developer must submit one of the following:
Applicant
Staff
A written statement that the schematic plans and preliminary drainage
calculation were submitted with the Preliminary Plat and no changes have
occurred; OR
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New schematic plans and outline specifications for water, wastewater, paving,
and drainage plus calculations for drainage; OR


Construction plans and specifications for water, wastewater, paving, and
drainage prepared by a registered professional engineer.


Utility Plan: mains, existing and proposed service line(s) (Not optional for
Combination submittal.)
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Applicant
Staff
Title of the Subdivision. Title must include the word “Minor”, “Final”, “Replat”,
or “Amending” (whichever is applicable).
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North Arrow
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Owner’s name and Applicant ( if applicable)
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Acreage of total site, lots and rights-of-way
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Number of blocks and lots
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Street names and linear feet of new streets
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Date (with revision dates, if any)
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Plat preparers: Company name(s) and contact information

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Surveyor, original signature and seal

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Engineer, original signature and seal
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All appropriate signature blocks, owner(s), lein holders, etc. See templates in
Development Manual


Page numbers on each sheet with sheet index if more than two pages.


Benchmark and elevation


Location Map to scale with cross streets for identification


Current field notes and description of Boundary Survey with bearings and
distances


Dimensions of lots, boundaries, easements and rights-of-way


Point of beginning labeled on plat and described in field notes


Monuments as described in Section 13.03 of the UDC
Ownership boundaries in heavy lines
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Lot and block lines
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Numbers on all proposed lots and letter on blocks
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The plat shall depict and/or include the following:
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Depiction of the 100-year floodplain, if the tract is not in the 100-year
floodplain, a plat note stating such must be shown


Dashed lines showing the names of recorded subdivisions, property lines
of adjoining properties with lots and blocks, streets, easements and water
courses.


Street layout and right-of-way widths


All existing physical features within the area being subdivided, such as
existing watercourses, railroads, width of streets, alleys, easements, fissures,
Karst features and endangered species habitats and corresponding preserve
areas. etc.


All easements, including but not limited to drainage, utility, landscape, tree
protection and access, shall be dimensioned, identified and labeled as to type
and any restrictions noted on the plat.


Depict and grant Avigation easements as required by the City. The extension
of the center line of the runway for up to two (2) miles from the end of the
runway and all applicable zones shall also be shown.


Designation of any sites for special use (e.g. parks, open space, detention,
etc.) must be labeled and the acreage shown.


Applicant
Staff
Collector level street pavement width (Section 5.1)


Drainage requirements for detention ponds (Section 5.1)


Surety for detention pond construction (Section 5.2)


Traffic lights at entrances to subdivisions (Section 5.10


Landscape maintenance agreements for landscaping in public rights-of-way
(Section 5.7)


Dimensions for front, rear and side lot lines
Heritage Trees as defined in UDC Chapters 11 and 16, if applicable. Must be
signed and sealed by Surveyor.
ETJ Plats shall be subject to the standards for the following items pursuant
to Sections 3.2, 10.1, 5.1, 5.7 and 5.10 of the Subdivision Regulations for
Williamson County:
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The following Notes must be included on all Subdivision Plats. Some plats
require additional Notes. The blanks must be completed with all the appropriate
site specific information. All ink used on plats, both photographic and Mylars
must be permanent, water-resistent and legible. Stamps and signatures that
may become smudged must include printed clarification of the stamp, i.e., “My
Commission expires on (date).”
Recordation by the County Clerk will be coordinated by the City.
Applicant
Staff
1.
Utility providers for this development are Water: ________, Wastewater/
septic: __________, and Electric: ______.
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
2.
All structures/ obstructions are prohibited in drainage easements.
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
3.
There are / are no (select one) areas within the boundaries of this
subdivision in the 100-year floodplain as defined by FIRM Map Number
____________, effective date of _______________.
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
4.
No development shall begin prior to the issuance of a
Floodplain Development Permit for each of the following lots:
___________________.
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5.
Prior to any channel alteration or bridge construction, which will change
existing flood patterns or elevations, a Letter of Map Amendment must be
submitted to the City of Georgetown Floodplain Administrator for approval
and approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.


In order to promote drainage away from a structure, the slab elevation
should be built at least one-foot above the surrounding ground, and the
ground should be graded away from the structure at a slope of 1/2” per
foot for a distance of at least 10 feet.


7.
Parkland Dedication requirements are being met by _______________
(choose either fee-in-lieu or by dedication of lot/block). (if appplicable)


8.
Any Heritage Tree as noted on this plat is subject, in perpetuity, to the
maintenance, care, pruning and removal requirements of the City of
Georgetown, and approved removal does not require modification of the
plat.
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
A 10-foot Public Utility Easement is reserved along all street frontages
within this plat. (if applicable)


10. The monuments of this plat have been rotated to the NAD 83/93 HARN Texas Central Zone and NAVD 88.


11. Impervious Coverage Plat Notes: (select those that apply)
• The maximum impervious coverage per residential lot is ____ percent.
OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per residential lot is according to the
following table: (provide table) AND/ OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per non-residential lot shall be
pursuant to the UDC at the time of Site Plan application based on the
zoning designation of the property. OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per non-residential lot is according
to the following table: (provide table)
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6.
9.
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Subdivision Detailed Information continued
Applicant
Staff
12. The landowner assumes all risks associated with improvements located
in the right-of-way, or road widening easements. By placing anything in
the right-of-way or road widening easements, the landowner indemnifies
and holds the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, their officers,
agents and employees harmless from any liability owing to property
defects or negligence not attributable to them and acknowledges that the
improvements may be removed by the City and/or County and that the
owner of the improvements will be responsible for the relocation and/or
replacement of the improvements.
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
13. The building of all streets, roads, and other public thoroughfares and
any bridges or culverts necessary to be constructed or placed is the
responsibility of the owners of the tract of land covered by this plat in
accordance with the plans and specifications prescribed by the City
of Georgetown and/or Williamson County, Texas. Neither the City of
Georgetown nor Williamson County assumes any obligation to build
any of the streets, roads, or other public thoroughfares shown on this
plat or of constructing any of the bridges or drainage improvements in
connection therewith. Neither the City of Georgetown nor Williamson
County assume any responsibility for drainage ways or easements in the
subdivision, other than those draining or protecting the road system and
streets in their respective jurisdictions.
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
14. Neither the City of Georgetown nor Williamson County assumes any
responsibility for the accuracy of representations by other parties in
this plat. Floodplain data, in particular, may change depending on
subsequent development. It is further understood that the owners of
the tract of land covered by this plat must install at their own expense all
traffic control devices and signage that may be required before the streets
in the subdivision have finally been accepted for maintenance by the City
and / or County.
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
15. Right-of-way easements for widening roadways or improving
drainage shall be maintained by the landowner until road or drainage
improvements are actually constructed on the property. The City and/
or County have the right at any time to take possession of any road
widening easement for construction, improvement, or maintenance of the
adjacent road.
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
For replats and amending plats add the following note:
This subdivision is subject to all general notes and restrictions appearing on
the plat of ___________ Lot(s) _______, recorded in Cabinet _____ Slide
_____ of Plat Records of Williamson County, Texas.
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Plats in the ETJ:
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Subdivision Detailed Information continued
Applicant
Staff
“There is hereby granted for the use and benefit of the public a continuing
avigation easement for the free and unobstructed flight of aircraft (which
term shall include any contrivance now or hereafter used for flight through
the air) and the right of flight for the passage of aircraft in the air space
above the surface of the Property, together with such noise and other
effects as may be inherent in the operation of aircraft landing at, taking
off from, or engaged in other flight activities at the Georgetown Municipal
Airport.”
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
“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the Approach
Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being further described as
(describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”


“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the Transition
Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being further described as
(describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”


“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the Horizontal
Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being further described as
(describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”


“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the Conical Zone,
as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown Code
of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being further described as
(describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”


6.
“Grantors hereby agree to limit the height of any structure on the
property as required by Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances.”
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
7.
“Grantors hereby agree that the use of the property is subject to the use
restrictions set forth in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances.”
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
8.
“These easements shall be perpetual and shall be binding on Grantor and
its assigns, heirs, and successors.”
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Additional Notes for Noise and Avigation Easements, if applicable:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Before the City records the Plat, the following items must be submitted:
Applicant
Staff
One (1) reproducible Mylar or paper plat, 18” x 24”, complete with all required
signature blocks, signatures and seals (of all but City staff and County Clerk),
volume and page information, See templates for appropriate signature
blocks.
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Upon approval of the Preliminary Plat and before recordation of the Final or
Amending Plat: Owner’s Affidavit of complete property tax compliance, Tax
Certificate, and check to County Clerk for recording fee.
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
Parkland Dedication documents or payment of fees, if applicable


Fiscal security shall be provided for the public improvement(s) as established
in UDC Chapter 13 prior to recordation of a plat in accordance with City
formats for Performance Bonds, Letters of Credit or Trust Agreement.


Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
Veriification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon
the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/
my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer’s Signature
__________________________
Date
______________________________________
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Final / Minor / Replat or Amending Plat Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
What type of subdivision plat are you requestion? Check on.
_____ Final Plat
______ Minor Plat
_____ Replat
______ Amending Plat
Please check if your plat application includes:
_____ Minor Plat deviation _____ Major Plat deviation
_____ Plat Waiver
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted
(CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
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• Completed Subdivision - Final/Minor/Replat or Amending Plat checklist


• Letter of Intent for Utilities from the developer explaining how the tract
will be served by water and wastewater, including commitments for
oversize line construction and/ or off-site requirements (if applicable)


• Letter of Intent for Parkland Dedication signed by the Parks and
Recreation Director
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• Copy of Deed to show proof of ownership
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►Plat, see Detailed Informaiton below. Drawing size must be a 1” =
100’ scale (Additional hard copies may be required for P&Z meeting
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►Drainage Study, if applicable ((with topographic information)


►Tree Preservation Plan, including Tree Survey, Critical Root Zone
Protection Plan and Mitigation Plan (if applicable)


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
Applicant
Staff
A written statement that the schematic plans and preliminary drainage
calculation were submitted with the Preliminary Plat and no changes have
occurred; OR


New schematic plans and outline specifications for water, wastewater, paving,
and drainage plus calculations for drainage; OR


Construction plans and specifications for water, wastewater, paving, and
drainage prepared by a registered professional engineer.


Utility Plan: mains, existing and proposed service line(s) (Not optional for
Combination submittal.)


Applicant
Staff
Title of the Subdivision. Title must include the word “Minor”, “Final”, “Replat”,
or “Amending” (whichever is applicable).


North Arrow
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
Owner’s name and Applicant ( if applicable)

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Acreage of total site, lots and rights-of-way
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
Number of blocks and lots
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
Street names and linear feet of new streets


Date (with revision dates, if any)


Plat preparers: Company name(s) and contact information


Surveyor, original signature and seal


Engineer, original signature and seal


All appropriate signature blocks, owner(s), lein holders, etc. See templates in
Development Manual


Page numbers on each sheet with sheet index if more than two pages.


Benchmark and elevation


Location Map to scale with cross streets for identification


Current field notes and description of Boundary Survey with bearings and
distances


Dimensions of lots, boundaries, easements and rights-of-way


Point of beginning labeled on plat and described in field notes


Applicable Fees: See Fee Schedule for applicable Plat Combination Fee
Subdivision Detailed Information
Developer must submit one of the following:
The plat shall depict and/or include the following:
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Ownership boundaries in heavy lines
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Lot and block lines


Numbers on all proposed lots and letter on blocks


Dimensions for front, rear and side lot lines


Depiction of the 100-year floodplain, if the tract is not in the 100-year
floodplain, a plat note stating such must be shown


Dashed lines showing the names of recorded subdivisions, property lines
of adjoining properties with lots and blocks, streets, easements and water
courses.


Street layout and right-of-way widths


All existing physical features within the area being subdivided, such as
existing watercourses, railroads, width of streets, alleys, easements, fissures,
Karst features and endangered species habitats and corresponding preserve
areas. etc.


All easements, including but not limited to drainage, utility, landscape, tree
protection and access, shall be dimensioned, identified and labeled as to type
and any restrictions noted on the plat.


Depict and grant Avigation easements as required by the City. The extension
of the center line of the runway for up to two (2) miles from the end of the
runway and all applicable zones shall also be shown.


Designation of any sites for special use (e.g. parks, open space, detention,
etc.) must be labeled and the acreage shown.


Applicant
Staff
Collector level street pavement width (Section 5.1)


Drainage requirements for detention ponds (Section 5.1)


Surety for detention pond construction (Section 5.2)


Traffic lights at entrances to subdivisions (Section 5.10)


Landscape maintenance agreements for landscaping in public rights-of-way
(Section 5.7)


Monuments as described in Section 13.03 of the UDC
Heritage Trees as defined in UDC Chapters 11 and 16, if applicable. Must be
signed and sealed by Surveyor.
ETJ Plats shall be subject to the standards for the following items pursuant
to Sections 3.2, 10.1, 5.1, 5.7 and 5.10 of the Subdivision Regulations for
Williamson County:
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The following Notes must be included on all Subdivision Plats. Some plats
require additional Notes. The blanks must be completed with all the appropriate
site specific information. All ink used on plats, both photographic and Mylars
must be permanent, water-resistent and legible. Stamps and signatures that
may become smudged must include printed clarification of the stamp, i.e., “My
Commission expires on (date).”
Recordation by the County Clerk will be coordinated by the City.
Applicant
Staff
1.
Utility providers for this development are Water: ________, Wastewater/
septic: __________, and Electric: ______.


2.
All structures/ obstructions are prohibited in drainage easements.


3.
There are / are no (select one) areas within the boundaries of this
subdivision in the 100-year floodplain as defined by FIRM Map Number
____________, effective date of _______________.


4.
No development shall begin prior to the issuance of a
Floodplain Development Permit for each of the following lots:
___________________.


5.
Prior to any channel alteration or bridge construction, which will change
existing flood patterns or elevations, a Letter of Map Amendment must be
submitted to the City of Georgetown Floodplain Administrator for approval
and approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.


In order to promote drainage away from a structure, the slab elevation
should be built at least one-foot above the surrounding ground, and the
ground should be graded away from the structure at a slope of 1/2” per
foot for a distance of at least 10 feet.


7.
Parkland Dedication requirements are being met by _______________
(choose either fee-in-lieu or by dedication of lot/block). (if appplicable)


8.
Any Heritage Tree as noted on this plat is subject, in perpetuity, to the
maintenance, care, pruning and removal requirements of the City of
Georgetown, and approved removal does not require modification of the
plat.


A 10-foot Public Utility Easement is reserved along all street frontages
within this plat. (if applicable)


10. The monuments of this plat have been rotated to the NAD 83/93 HARN Texas Central Zone and NAVD 88.


11. Impervious Coverage Plat Notes: (select those that apply)
• The maximum impervious coverage per residential lot is ____ percent.
OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per residential lot is according to the
following table: (provide table) AND/ OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per non-residential lot shall be
pursuant to the UDC at the time of Site Plan application based on the
zoning designation of the property. OR
• The maximum impervious coverage per non-residential lot is according
to the following table: (provide table)


6.
9.
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Subdivision Detailed Information continued
Applicant
Staff
12. The landowner assumes all risks associated with improvements located
in the right-of-way, or road widening easements. By placing anything in
the right-of-way or road widening easements, the landowner indemnifies
and holds the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, their officers,
agents and employees harmless from any liability owing to property
defects or negligence not attributable to them and acknowledges that the
improvements may be removed by the City and/or County and that the
owner of the improvements will be responsible for the relocation and/or
replacement of the improvements.


13. The building of all streets, roads, and other public thoroughfares and
any bridges or culverts necessary to be constructed or placed is the
responsibility of the owners of the tract of land covered by this plat in
accordance with the plans and specifications prescribed by the City
of Georgetown and/or Williamson County, Texas. Neither the City of
Georgetown nor Williamson County assumes any obligation to build
any of the streets, roads, or other public thoroughfares shown on this
plat or of constructing any of the bridges or drainage improvements in
connection therewith. Neither the City of Georgetown nor Williamson
County assume any responsibility for drainage ways or easements in the
subdivision, other than those draining or protecting the road system and
streets in their respective jurisdictions.


14. Neither the City of Georgetown nor Williamson County assumes any
responsibility for the accuracy of representations by other parties in
this plat. Floodplain data, in particular, may change depending on
subsequent development. It is further understood that the owners of
the tract of land covered by this plat must install at their own expense all
traffic control devices and signage that may be required before the streets
in the subdivision have finally been accepted for maintenance by the City
and / or County.


15. Right-of-way easements for widening roadways or improving
drainage shall be maintained by the landowner until road or drainage
improvements are actually constructed on the property. The City and/
or County have the right at any time to take possession of any road
widening easement for construction, improvement, or maintenance of the
adjacent road.


For replats and amending plats add the following note:
This subdivision is subject to all general notes and restrictions appearing on
the plat of ___________ Lot(s) _______, recorded in Cabinet _____ Slide
_____ of Plat Records of Williamson County, Texas.


Applicant
Staff
Plats in the ETJ:
Subdivision Detailed Information continued
Additional Notes for Noise and Avigation Easements, if applicable:
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1.
“There is hereby granted for the use and benefit of the public a continuing
avigation easement for the free and unobstructed flight of aircraft (which
term shall include any contrivance now or hereafter used for flight through
the air) and the right of flight for the passage of aircraft in the air space
above the surface of the Property, together with such noise and other
effects as may be inherent in the operation of aircraft landing at, taking
off from, or engaged in other flight activities at the Georgetown Municipal
Airport.”


“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the Approach
Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being further described as
(describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”


“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the Transition
Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being further described as
(describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”


“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the Horizontal
Zone, as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being further described as
(describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”


“Grantors do hereby grant and convey an easement for the Conical Zone,
as that term is defined in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown Code
of Ordinances and as shown on this plat, being further described as
(describe Zone as it relates to the Property).”
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“Grantors hereby agree to limit the height of any structure on the
property as required by Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances.”
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“Grantors hereby agree that the use of the property is subject to the use
restrictions set forth in Section 12.36 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances.”
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“These easements shall be perpetual and shall be binding on Grantor and
its assigns, heirs, and successors.”
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Before the City records the Plat, the following items must be submitted:
Applicant
Staff
One (1) reproducible Mylar or paper plat, 18” x 24”, complete with all required
signature blocks, signatures and seals (of all but City staff and County Clerk),
volume and page information, See templates for appropriate signature
blocks.
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Upon approval of the Preliminary Plat and before recordation of the Final or
Amending Plat: Owner’s Affidavit of complete property tax compliance, Tax
Certificate, and check to County Clerk for recording fee.
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Parkland Dedication documents or payment of fees, if applicable
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Fiscal security shall be provided for the public improvement(s) as established
in UDC Chapter 13 prior to recordation of a plat in accordance with City
formats for Performance Bonds, Letters of Credit or Trust Agreement.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent
upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided
by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
______________________________________
Engineer’s Signature
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Date
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Subdivision - Plat Extension or Reinstatement Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted
(CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed Plat Extension or Reinstatement Checklist
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►Copy of approved Subdivision Plat
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►Letter explaining request
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Applicable Fees: Plat Extension Fee or Reinstatement Fee
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
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Subdivision - Plat Waiver Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted
(CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
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• Completed Plat Waiver Checklist
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►Proposed, graphic illustration or depiction of requested Waiver
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►Survey of Subject Property
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►Letter of Intent with Detailed Information listed below
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Applicable Fees: Plat Waiver Fee
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Detailed Information
This Letter of Intent shall include:
Written justification for the request, providing evidence that either:
1. the application of the provision in the Code would render development
of the land impossible, or
2. granting the Waiver would not:
• be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be otherwise
injurious to other property in the area
• substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of
this Code.
• generally apply to other property in the vicinity
Note: profitability may not be considered as grounds for a waiver
Applicant
Staff
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Subdivision - Vacation of a Recorded Plat Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted
(CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with
all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
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• Completed Vacation of a Recorded Plat Checklist
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►Copy of Recorded Plat to be vacated
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►Utility Easement Vacation approvals from utility providers
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►Letter of Intent with Detailed Information listed below
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Applicable Fees: Plat Vacation Fee
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
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This Letter of Intent shall include:
Written justification for the request, providing evidence that either:
1. If partial vacation, indicate area to be vacated
2. The current plat does not meet the proposed development, and
3. Granting the vacation would not:
• be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfate or be otherwise
injurious to other propeorty in the area
• substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of
this code, and
• generally apply to other property in the vicinity.
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
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Temporary Use Permit Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
General Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Checklist
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• Completed Temporary Use Permit Checklist
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►Letter of Intent, with Detailed Information as shown below.
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►Conceptual Site Plan (with Detailed Information listed below)
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Applicant
Staff
Letter of Intent with description of the proposed temporary use
demonstrating compliance with Section 3.11 of the UDC.
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The Conceptual Site Plan, shall include the following information:
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Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist,
with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on
the outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicable Fee: Temporary Use Permit Fee
Detailed Information
1.
Scale 1” = 20’, or as determined by the Director
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2.
Location of any proposed temporary structures on-site
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3.
Proposed traffic circulation
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Proposed off-street parking
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5.
Location of on-site restrooms and solid waste containers
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Proposed temporary signage
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7.
Proposed temporary lighting, if applicable
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8.
Proposed electrical/water/wastewater sizes, if applicable
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Veriification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the
accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my
firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
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Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist,
with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Scope of TIA, valid only if within six (6)
months from signed date
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• Completed Traffic Impact Analysis checklist
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
It the TIA requires data collection, turning movement counts must be
completed for the subject property. Previously recorded data, TxDOT data,
or data collected for any other project may NOT be used. In addition, the
City will not accept data that was recorded in a previous year and had a
growth factor applied. The percent of Heavy Vehicles must be recorded.
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If the Synchro analysis software is used in the intersection analysis, a
corridor overview must be provided as well as the printout for the HCS
analysis (Synchro can report HCS results.)
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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) requirements shall be met
when connecting to state road system.
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►Two (2) full size copies of TIA, one (1) delivered to City, one (1)
delivered to engineer consultant
Applicable Fees: Traffic Impact Analysis Fee
Engineer review rates at $150 hrly will be charged based on Scope.
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Items Required for Submittal
Compliance with the Georgetown Overall Transportation Plan
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Certification of this checklist confirms that the applicant understands
that additional fees for staff time will apply prior to consideration by the
appropriate review body.
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Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance,
development agreement, or covenants.
______________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent
upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided
by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the proper review of this application.
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Utility Evaluation Checklist
The information you are asked to provide will allow the City to reasonably evaluate the proposed development
for consistency with the current utility master plans. During the evaluation process you may be contacted
and asked to provide additional information to aid with finalizing the evaluation. Following the completion of
the evaluation you will be provided with a qualified recommendation from staff regarding your request. If this
request is a required component of a development application and any utility service will be requested for the
development, submittal of this checklist should coincide with the completion of a Master Application Form.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no
digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media
submitted (CD/DVD or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist,
with all information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the
outside of the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application
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• Completed Utility Evaluation Checklist
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►Map showing location, limits of development and other detailed
information requirements of this checklist
Applicable Fees: Utility Evaluation Fee
Application Information
Applicant
Staff
Does this Evaluation correspond with a companion development application,
such as those listed below? _____ Yes
_____ No
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If not accompanying a development application, which Utility Service
Evaluation is desired? Check all that apply.
______ Electric
______ Wastewater
______ Water
______ Modeled Fire Flow (not to be used for sprinkler system design)
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Future Land Use Change)
Future Land Use category: _________________
Proposed Future Land Use category: _________________
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Growth Tier Change)
Growth Tier classification: _________________
Proposed Growth Tier classification: _________________
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Zoning Map Amendment (if required per a Pre-Application Conference)
Zoning District: _________________
Proposed Zoning District: _________________
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I understand that the proposed development must meet all City, State, and
Federal requirements.
Yes
No
I understand that completion of this form and the resulting analysis does not
obligate the City to provide sewer/water/electric service, guarantee land use,
density or a conceptual land plan, nor does it vest the proposed property.
Yes
No
Detailed Information
Utility Service Provider:
Water
Wastewater
Electric
Georgetown (check)
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Other (please list)
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Existing parcel acreages: ________________________________________________________________
Williamson County Appraisal District’s unique parcel identification number(s) for all tracts included within the
development.__________________________________________________________________________
Total acres of development (excluding open space): ___________________________________________
Acres of large, contiguous open space: _____________________________________________________
(List the acreages independently for multiple separate large open space areas. If unknown at this time, write
unknown.)
On the map, identify open space areas that will be considered as not contributing to infiltration/inflow (I/I), if
known.
On the map, identify the proposed connection location into an existing wastewater collection main, if known. *
* Note: A Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of Texas, shall analyze the capacity of the wastewater
lines from the development to the Master Plan Lines. The capacity study shall be reviewed and approved by
the City Engineer.
Below, please enter the requested detailed information:
Residential Development Type
Number of
Units
Acres
Density (units/acre)
Single Family
Multifamily
Age-Restricted
Other (residential use)
Non-Residential Development Type
(List all types)
Avg Daily Wastewater
Flow (gpm) **
Total Square
Footage (sf)
Acres
** Required for Non-residential wastewater flows only. Attach sealed engineers’ calculations and unit values
for the proposed average daily wastewater flow with supporting source(s) of unit values (e.g. TAC for a fal/
day/employee)
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Water
Gallons per minute (gpm)
Maximum Day Flow (domestic use)
Required Fire Flow Rate
Detailed Electric Service Information (optional):
Please enter the following information to assist you in determining the specific electric needs of your
development. This information is not necessary for a utility evaluation required with any other development
application.
Number of
Units
Residential Development Type
Avg home size in
subdivision (sf)
Avg lot width (ft)
Single Family
n/a
Multifamily
Age-Restricted
Other (residential use)
Subdivision Service
Check the service type that applies to your proposed subdivision
All Electric
Gas and Electric
Note the service type that applies for each appliance listed below
(electric or gas)
Cooking
Water Heater
Heating
Non-Residential Development Type (please list)
Heating unit type
(gas or electric)
Air-conditioned
Square Footage
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further,
I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, variance, development
agreement, or covenants.
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Applicant’s Signature
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Date
Verification of Detailed Information
I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that proper City staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy of the
information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me/ my firm/ etc., may delay the
proper review of this application.
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Variance Checklist
This Checklist is intended to provide the information and data that is necessary to assess the merits of the
project proposal. Please note that this Checklist is intended to assist developers and design professionals in
the preparation of submittals for review and is generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the project.
Under special circumstances, additional items may be required prior to approval.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for review. If all the information noted in the “Items Required for
Submittal” section of this checklist is not provided, the application will not be accepted for processing.
Per UDC Section 3.02.040, if an application is determined not to be complete, the Director shall notify the
applicant in writing. The notification shall attempt to list all missing or incomplete items and provide a specific
period of time (no greater than five working days) for the applicant to resubmit the material. The applicant
may request an additional meeting for explanation of the missing or incomplete items. If the application is not
resubmitted within the period specified by the Director, the application shall be deemed rejected and shall not
be accepted for filing. After an application has been rejected, a new application and fee will be required.
Items Required for Submittal
Digital Submission
1. All items must be submitted in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital
signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted. Media submitted (CD/DVD
or Flash drive) will not be returned.
2. Label each file on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist, with all
information within the same file.
3. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of
the media.
►Application Information
Applicant
Staff
• Master Application Form
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• Completed and signed Pre-Application Conference Form
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• Completed Variance Permit checklist
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• Location Map, to scale with cross streets included
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• Letter of Intent (with Detailed Information listed below) and any other
supportable materials justifying the need for the variance.
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►Graphic illustration or depiction of requested Variance
Applicable Fees: Variance Fee
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Detailed Information
Applicant
Staff
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The Letter of Intent shall contain a narrative describing how the proposed variance
satisfies the required findings for variance approval.
Findings of Fact:
• Extraordinary Conditions. (What is the Hardship?)That there are extraordinary
or special conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of
the provisions of the Unified Development Code will deprive the applicant of the
reasonable use of their land.
• No Substantial Detriment. That the granting of the variance will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in
the area, or to the City in administering the code.
• Other Property. That the conditions that create the need for the variance do not
generally apply to other property in the vicinity.
• Applicant’s Actions. That the conditions that create the need for the variance are
not the result of the applicant’s own actions.
• Comprehensive Plan. That the granting of the variance would not substantially
conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this code.
• Utilization. That because of the conditions that create the need for the variance,
the application of this code to the particular piece of property would effectively
prohibit or unreasonably restrict the utilization of the property.
Insufficient Findings:
The following types of possible findings do not constitute sufficient grounds for granting a
variance.
• That the property cannot be used for its highest and best use.
• That there is a financial or economic hardship.
• That there is a self-created hardship by the property owner or their agent.
• That the development objectives of the property owner are or will be frustrated.
Limitations:
The Zoning Board of Adjustment may not grant a variance when the effect of which would
be any of the following:
• To allow the establishment of a use not otherwise permitted in the applicable
Zoning District.
• To increase the density of a use above that permitted by the applicable District.
• To extend physically a nonconforming use of land.
• To change the Zoning District boundaries shown on the Official Zoning Map.
Profitability Not to Be Considered:
The fact that property may be utilized more profitably should a variance be granted may
not be considered grounds for a variance.
Certification of Application Submission
I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials.
Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, special use permit, previous
variance, development agreement, or covenants.
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Subdivision Signature Block Requirements for Platting
Final Plat under Unified Development Code (UDC)
Owner’s Certification (Notarized)
Lienholder’s Certification (if applicable), (Notarized)
Engineer’s Certification (Sealed)
Surveyor’s Certification (Sealed)
County Clerk’s Certification
Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning Director
City Floodplain Coordinator (in City Limits), or County Floodplain Coordinator and County Health District
Certification (in ETJ)
Amended Plats and Minor Plats under UDC
Owner’s Certification (Notarized)
Lienholder’s Certification (if applicable), (Notarized)
Engineer’s Certification (Sealed)
Surveyor’s Certification (Sealed)
County Clerk’s Certification
Planning Director
City Floodplain Administrator (Minor Plats only, in City Limits), or County Floodplain Coordinator and County Health
District Certification (Minor Plats only, in ETJ)
Public Review Final and Record Final Plats under the Subdivision Regulations
Owner’s Certification (Notarized)
Engineer’s Certification (Sealed)
Surveyor’s Certification (Sealed)
Lienholder’s Certification (if applicable), Notarized
County Clerk’s Certification
City Mayor and City Secretary to Attest
City Manager
Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
City Floodplain Coordinator (in City Limits), or County Floodplain Coordinator and County Health District
Certification (in ETJ)
Site Plan under UDC or Detailed Development Plans under Subdivision Regulations
Owner
Planning Director
Electric System Engineer
Planner
Fire Plans Reviewer
Development Engineer
Urban Forester
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Subdivision Signature Block Examples
Owner’s Signature Block
STATE OF TEXAS
{
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
{
I, (Current Owner)
sole owner (or co-owner) of the certain tract of land shown hereon and described in
a deed recorded in Document No.
(or Volume and Page) of the Official Records of Williamson
County, Texas, *(and do hereby state that there are no lien holders of the certain tract of land), and do hereby
(subdivide, resubdivide, amend, etc.) said tract as shown hereon, and do hereby consent to all plat note
requirements shown hereon, and do hereby dedicate to the City of Georgetown the streets, alleys, rights-ofway, easements and public places shown hereon for such public purposes as the City of Georgetown may
deem appropriate. This subdivision is to be known as ______________.
TO CERTIFY WHICH, WITNESS by my hand this
___
day of
, 20_ .
__________________________________________
(Owner’s Signature and typed name and address)
STATE OF TEXAS
{
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
{
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared (Owner)
, known to me
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that they
executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of office this
day of
, 20 _ .
___________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
My Commission expires on: ____________________
• If there is a Lien Holder of the property, remove the bracketed statement and add the Lien Holder’s
Signature Block shown below.
• There must be a signature block, with notary signature block, for each owner on the deed.
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Lien Holder’s Signature Block
STATE OF TEXAS
{
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON {
I, (Current Lien Holder)
, Lien Holder of the certain tract of land shown hereon and described in a deed
recorded in Document No.
(or Volume and Page) of the Official Records of Williamson County,
Texas, do hereby consent to the (subdivision, resubdivide, amendment, etc.) of said tract as shown hereon,
and do further hereby join, approve and consent to all plat note requirements shown hereon, and do hereby
dedicate to the City of Georgetown the streets, alleys, rights-of-way, easements and public places shown
hereon for such public purposes as the City of Georgetown may deem appropriate. This subdivision is to be
known as (Subdivision Name) .
TO CERTIFY WHICH, WITNESS by my hand this
day of
, 20 _ .
___________________________________________
(Lien Holder’s Signature and typed name and address)
STATE OF TEXAS
{
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
{
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
, known to me to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the
same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of office this _____ day of ________________, 20__ .
___________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
My Commission expires on: ____________________
Engineer’s Certification
I (Engineer) , Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, do hereby certify that this (subdivision,
parcel, etc.) is in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and is not encroached by a Zone A flood area, as
denoted herein, and as defined by Federal Emergency Management Administration Flood Hazard Boundary
Map, Community Panel Number ______, effective date September 28, 1991, and that each lot conforms to the
City of Georgetown regulations.
The fully developed, concentrated stormwater runoff resulting from the one hundred (100) year frequency
storm is contained within the drainage easements shown and/or public rights-of-way dedicated by this plat.
TO CERTIFY WHICH, WITNESS my hand and seal at
Name
Registered Professional Engineer
No. ____________ State of Texas
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(city) ,
(sealed)
(county) , Texas, this
day of
, 20__.
Signature Blocks continued
Surveyor’s Certification
STATE OF TEXAS
{
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON {
I, (Surveyor) , Registered Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Texas, do hereby certify that this plat is true
and correctly made from an actual survey made on the ground of the property legally described hereon, and that
there are no apparent discrepancies, conflicts, overlapping of improvements, visible utility lines or roads in place,
except as shown on the accompanying plat, and that the corner monuments shown thereon were properly placed
under my supervision in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
TO CERTIFY WHICH, WITNESS my hand and seal at
Name
Registered Professional Surveyor
No. ________________ State of Texas
(city) ,
(county) , Texas, this
day of
, 20
(sealed)
County Clerk’s Certification
STATE OF TEXAS
{
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON {
I, (Current County Clerk) , Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing
instrument in writing, with its certificate was filed for record in my office on the ____ day of ________, 20__,
A.D., at ___ o’clock, __.m. and duly recorded on the ___ day of ________, 20__, A.D., at ___ o’clock, __.m. in
the Plat Records of said County in Cabinet ____________, Slide __________.
TO CERTIFY WHICH, WITNESS my hand and seal at the County Court of said County, at my office in
Georgetown, Texas the date last shown above written.
(Current County Clerk), Clerk
County Court of Williamson County, Texas
City Mayor and City Secretary to Attest
The subdivision, known as ____________, has been approved for filing for record according to the minutes of
the meeting of the Georgetown City Council on the __day of ____________, 20_.
______________________________
George Garver, Mayor
City of Georgetown
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Planning Director
I, Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director of the City of Georgetown, do hereby certify this plat is approved for filing of
record with the County Clerk of Williamson County, Texas.
______________________________
Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director
_______________________
Date
City Signatures for Public Review Final Plat and Record Final Plats
City approval blocks shall be located at the lower right corner of the Site Plan adjacent to project title block.
Please consult with your Development Planner for current names.
I, Paul Brandenburg, City Manager of the City of Georgetown, Texas, hereby certify that this subdivision plat conforms
to all requirements of the Subdivision Regulations to which approval is required.
______________________________
Paul Brandenburg, City Manager
City of Georgetown, Texas
______________________________
Date
Accepted and authorized for record by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
______________________________
Roland Peña, Chair
______________________________
Date
______________________________
John Horne, Secretary
______________________________
Date
City Floodplain Administrator
Based upon the above representations of the Engineer or Surveyor whose seal is affixed hereto, and after a review
of the plat as represented by the said Engineer or Surveyor, I find that this plat complies with the requirements of
Chapter 15.44, Flood Damage Prevention, of the Georgetown Municipal Code. This certification is made solely upon
such representations and should not be relied upon for verifications of the facts alleged. The City of Georgetown
disclaims any responsibility to any member of the public or independent verifications of the representation, factual or
otherwise, contained in this plat and the documents associated with it.
_______________________________
Dave Hall, Floodplain Coordinator
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Date
Williamson County Site Plan Required Signature Blocks
Williamson County Flood Plain Administrator
Based upon the representations of the engineer or surveyor whose seal is affixed hereto, and after review
of the plat as represented by the said engineer or surveyor, I find that this plat complies with the Williamson
County Floodplain Regulations. This certification is made solely upon such representations and should not be
relied upon for verifications of the facts alleged. Williamson County disclaims any responsibility to any member
of the public for independent verification of the representations, factual or otherwise, contained in this plat and
the documents associated within it.
______________________________
______________________________
Joe M. England, P.E.
Date
Williamson County Floodplain Administrator
County Health District Certification
Based upon the above representations of the engineer or surveyor whose seal is affixed hereto, and after a
review of the survey as represented by the said engineer or surveyor, I find that this blue line (survey) complies
with the requirements of Edwards Aquifer Regulations for Williamson County and Williamson County On-Site
Sewage Facility Regulations. This certification is made solely upon such representations and should not be
relied upon for verifications of the facts alleged. The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD)
and Williamson County disclaim any responsibility to any member of the public for independent verification of
the representations, factual or otherwise, contained in this blue line (survey) and the documents associated
with it.
______________________________
_______________________
Steve Gilmer, RSOS6592
Date
for Executive Director of WCCHD
As owner of this property, I promise to develop and maintain this property as described by this plan.
________________________________________
(Name typed in) Owner/Trustee
______________________________
Date
Approved for utility requirements, drainage requirements, and all construction indicated within public
street R.O.W. and public utility and drainage easements:
______________________________
David Munk, P.E., Development Engineer
Georgetown Utility Systems
______________________________
Date
Approved for City of Georgetown Unified Development Code requirements:
______________________________
(Name) Planner
Planning Department
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(If Applicable) Approved for compliance with the Historic Architectural Review Commission
requirements:
______________________________
Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner
Downtown & Community Services
______________________________
Date
Approved for Fire Code requirements:
______________________________
Don Jansen, Fire Plans Examiner
Building Inspections Department
______________________________
Date
Approved for Tree Preservation requirements:
______________________________
Heather Brewer, Urban Forester
Parks and Recreation Department
_______________________________
Date
Approved for Electric System requirements:
______________________________
, Electric Systems Manager
Georgetown Utility Services
______________________________
Date
Approved for City of Georgetown requirements:
______________________________
Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director
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Date
Fiscal Surety Forms
Procedures for Filing Fiscal Surety for New Development
After the City has reviewed and accepted the Developer’s professional engineer’s cost estimates for the
required public improvements, the Developer must present an original of the Construction Agreement and
an original of an escrow agreement, letter of credit, or performance bond (or combination of the foregoing)
(“Surety Instrument”) to the Planning and Development Department for approval. The Construction
Agreement and the Surety Instrument must conform to the sample documents that follow. Templates are
provided for both general construction projects that include public infrastructure elements, and for new
subdivisions. Please contact the Planning Department if clarification is needed. (Templates begin on pg.
157)
Surety Instruments are reviewed by the Planning Department and the City Attorney, if necessary, and
then forwarded to the City Manager’s office for required signatures. One original is forwarded to the Chief
Financial Officer.
UDC Section 8.05.040 Postponement of Installation of Required Landscaping:
In the case of weather restrictions, seasonal or inclement, the owner of a residential or non-residential
property may post fiscal surety for the full cost of the materials and installation of any remaining
landscaping. The owner will then have 30 days from either 1) the date of the start of the next planting
season or 2) the last day of the inclement weather situation to complete the installation. The City may
draw on the fiscal surety and pay to complete the planting if it is determined that the owner has breached
the obligations secured by the fiscal surety. A conditional Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until
such time that all landscaping is installed.
After the City has reviewed and accepted the Developer’s Landscape Architect’s cost estimates for
the required landscape improvements, the Developer must submit two (2) originals of the Landscape
Surety Instrument, located at the end of this section, to the Planning Department for approval. Surety
Instruments are reviewed by Planning and the City Attorney, if necessary, and then forwarded to the City
Manager for required signatures. One original is forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer. The second
original is returned to the developer.
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Subdivision Construction Agreement
rev. May 2013
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
This Subdivision Construction Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between
____________________________, (the “Subdivider”) and the City of Georgetown, Texas, (the “City),
hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties”.
WHEREAS, the Subdivider owns the tract of real property described in Exhibit “A”, which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof, (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Subdivider desires to subdivide the Property, pursuant to the proposed Final Plat of
“______________________________________” (the “Subdivision”); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to set forth the Subdivider’s responsibility for the construction of the
Subdivision’s public improvements (the “Public Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, the Subdivider desires to set forth the City’s responsibility to accept the constructed Public
Improvements for maintenance;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
I. Subdivider’s Obligations
A. Public Improvements. The Subdivider shall design and construct the Public Improvements required
to comply with the City’s Unified Development Code, the City Construction Specifications and
Standards Manual, the City Drainage Criteria Manual, and all other applicable City specifications,
standards and regulations (collectively, the “Standards”) and the City-approved construction plans
for the Public Improvements (the “Plans”).
B. Completion. The Public Improvements must be constructed in accordance with the Standards and the
Plans, and be free from design and construction defects, no later than _______ years after the approval
of the Final Plat for the Subdivision by the City, unless a longer time period is approved in writing
by the City’s Designated Engineer. Upon completion of the Public Improvements, the Subdivider
will provide the City with a complete set of construction plans for the Public Improvements (24” x
36”mylar) certified “as built” by the engineer responsible for preparing the approved Plans.
C. Security for Design and Construction of Public Improvements. To secure the Subdivider’s obligations
to design and construct the Public Improvements, the Subdivider shall provide a financial guarantee
of performance in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Percent (125%) of the estimated cost of
constructing the Public Improvements (the “Security”), which has been determined by a professional
engineer and approved by the City’s Designated Engineer. The Security must be in a form approved
for use in the City’s Development Manual.
D. Increase in Security. If at any time the City’s Designated Engineer determines, in his opinion and at
his discretion, the cost of constructing the Public Improvements may exceed the Security, within thirty
(30) days after notice and demand, the Subdivider shall provide additional Security in an amount
equal to the additional estimated cost.
E. Restriction on Sale, Transfer or Conveyance of Lots. In the event that the Public Improvements
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are not constructed to meet the Standards and Plans, and the required Security has expired, the
Subdivider shall not sell, transfer, or convey any of the lots in the Subdivision until sufficient Security
has been posted with the City for the completion of the construction and/or correction and repair of
defects in materials or workmanship.
F.
Warranty for Maintenance Period. The Subdivider warrants the Public Improvements will be free
from defects for a period of one (1) year from the date the City accepts the construction of the Public
Improvements (the “Maintenance Period”). The Subdivider shall correct and repair, or cause to be
corrected and repaired, any defects in materials or workmanship of the Public Improvements that
occur before and during the Maintenance Period due to any cause.
G. Security for Maintenance of Public Improvements. As a condition of the City’s acceptance of
dedication of any of the Public Improvements, and to secure the Subdivider’s warranty obligations
during the Maintenance Period, the Subdivider shall provide a Maintenance Bond in the amount
of Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the total cost of constructing the Public Improvements. The
Maintenance Bond must be in a form approved for use in the City’s Development Manual. The
Public Improvements must meet the Standards and Plans at the end of the Maintenance Period in
order for the City to release the Maintenance Bond.
II. City’s Obligations
A. Inspection and Approval. The City will inspect the Public Improvements during and at the
completion of construction. If the Public Improvements are completed in accordance with the
Plans and the Standards, the City will approve the Public Improvements and accept the Public
Improvements.
B. Notice of Defect. The City will notify the Subdivider if an inspection reveals that any portion of the
Public Improvements is not constructed in accordance with the Plans or the Standards or is otherwise
defective. However, the City is not responsible for the construction of the Public Improvements, the
quality of the material, or the construction methods utilized. In addition, the City is not responsible
for making continuous on-site inspections of the construction work and the City has no privity with
or responsibility for the construction contractor or any subcontractors.
C. Events of Default under this Agreement are:
1.
Subdivider’s failure to design the Public Improvements as required to comply with the
Standards and Plans;
2.
Subdivider’s failure to construct the Public Improvements as required to comply with the
Standards and Plans;
3.
Subdivider’s failure to provide the City with a complete set of construction plans for the Public
Improvements, certified “as built” by the engineer responsible for preparing the approved
Plans;
4.
Subdivider’s failure to comply with the warranty that the Public Improvements will comply
with the Standards and Plans during the Maintenance Period;
5.
Subdivider’s failure to provide additional Security within thirty (30) days after notice and
demand;
6.
The acquisition of the Property or a portion of the Property by the issuer of the Security or
other creditor through foreclosure or an assignment or conveyance in lieu of foreclosure; and/
or
7.
Subdivider’s failure to comply with any other material provision of this Agreement.
D. Notice of Default and Intent to Draw. The City shall provide notice of default and intent to draw
on the Security or Maintenance Bond, as applicable, to Subdivider with a copy of the notice to any
Surety, lender, or Trustee. The notice will identify the event of default and City may, in its sole
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discretion, provide an opportunity for Subdivider to cure the default. Upon default, or if Subdivider
fails to cure the default as expressly allowed by City, the City shall be entitled to draw the amount
necessary to perform the Subdivider’s obligations under this Agreement up to the total amount of
Security and/or Maintenance Bond, as applicable. The City may, at its option and discretion, accept
substitute security instead of, or in addition to, drawing on the Security and/or Maintenance Bond.
E. Use of Security and/or Maintenance Bond.
1.
The City may use the Security and/or Maintenance Bond for the purpose of completing the
Public Improvements in accordance with the Standards and Plans or to correct, repair or
reconstruct the Public Improvements to achieve compliance with the Standards and Plans.
2.
The City may, at its option and in its discretion, complete some or all of the unfinished Public
Improvements at the time of default, regardless of the extent to which development has taken
place in the Subdivision or whether development ever commenced, without incurring any
obligation to complete any of the unfinished Public Improvements.
3.
The City’s draw on the Security and/or Maintenance Bond and use of Security and/or
Maintenance Bond to complete, correct, repair, or reconstruct the Public Improvements is not
an acceptance of the dedication of the Public Improvements. The acceptance of the Public
Improvements is specifically and expressly conditioned on the delivery to the City of Public
Improvements constructed to comply with the Standards and Plans or the express order of
acceptance by the City Council.
4.
Security proceeds and/or Maintenance Bond proceeds obtained by the City pursuant to one
or more draws shall be maintained by the City in an account or accounts until such funds,
together with accrued interest thereon, if any, (“Escrowed Funds”) are disbursed by the City.
5.
The City shall disburse the Escrowed Funds as Public Improvements are completed, corrected,
repaired or reconstructed by the City, or in accordance with the terms of a written construction
contract between the City and a third party for the construction of the Public Improvements.
6.
The City will release the Security, and the Escrowed Funds, if any, within thirty (30) days
following acceptance of the Public Improvements by the City if a Maintenance Bond has been
provided by Subdivider. If a Maintenance Bond has not been provided within thirty (30) days
following acceptance of the Public Improvements, the Security, and the Escrowed Funds, if
any, shall be reduced to an amount that is 25% of the total cost of the construction of the Public
Improvements.
7.
Upon the expiration of the Maintenance Period, if there are no existing defects in or failures of
the Public Improvements the Subdivider is required to correct, repair or reconstruct the City’s
Designated Engineer will recommend release of the Maintenance Bond and/or the remaining
Security and/or the remaining Escrowed Funds. The City will release the Maintenance Bond
and/or the remaining Security and/or remaining Escrowed Funds within thirty (30) days after
the City’s Designated Engineer’s recommendation.
8.
The Subdivider has no claim or rights under this Agreement to Security proceeds, Maintenance
Bond proceeds, or Escrowed Funds, to the extent used by the City.
III. Miscellaneous
A. Covenants, Restrictions, and Conditions. The covenants, restrictions, and conditions included
in this Agreement will operate as covenants running with the land and will be binding upon the
Subdivider and the Subdivider’s legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
B. Remedies. The remedies available to the City and the Subdivider under this Agreement and Texas
law are cumulative in nature.
C. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall not be construed as affording any rights or
benefits to anyone other than City and Subdivider. No third-party, including without limitation a
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trustee in bankruptcy, shall have any interest in or claim to posted Security and/or Security proceeds.
D. Indemnification. The Subdivider shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all
claims, demands, costs, and liability of every kind and nature, including reasonable attorney’s fees,
for the defense of such claims and demands, arising from any breach on the part of Subdivider of
any provision in this Agreement, or from any act or negligence of Subdivider or Subdivider’s agents,
contractors, employees, tenants, or licensees in the construction of the Public Improvements. The
Subdivider further agrees to indemnify and defend the City, if the City is named as a defendant in
an action arising from any breach on the part of Subdivider of any provision in this Agreement or
from any act or negligence of Subdivider or Subdivider’s agents, contractors, employees, tenants, or
licensees in the construction of the Public Improvements.
E. No Waiver. The waiver of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any
other provision, nor will it constitute a continuing waiver unless expressly provided for by a written
amendment to this Agreement. The City’s failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement will
not constitute a waiver or estoppel of the right to do so.
F.
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding on the Subdivider and the heirs, successors,
and permitted assigns of the Subdivider and on any person acquiring an ownership interest in
the Property through the Subdivider. The Subdivider’s obligations under this Agreement may
not be assigned without the written approval of the City; provided the City’s approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld if the Subdivider’s assignee expressly assumes all obligations of the
Subdivider under this Agreement. An assignment shall not be construed as releasing the Subdivider
from Subdivider’s obligations under this Agreement and Subdivider’s obligations hereunder shall
continue notwithstanding any assignment approved pursuant to this Paragraph unless and until
the City executes and delivers to the Subdivider a written release. The City agrees to release the
Subdivider, if the Subdivider’s assignee expressly assumes the Subdivider’s obligations under this
Agreement and has posted the Security and/or Maintenance Bond required by this Agreement. The
City may assign some or all of its rights under this Agreement and any such assignment shall be
effective upon notice to the Subdivider.
G. Notice. Any notice under this Agreement must be in writing and will be effective when personally
delivered or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, certified with return receipt
requested, and addressed as follows:
Subdivider:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
City:
Director of Planning and Development
City of Georgetown, Texas
300-1 Industrial Blvd.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
The parties may change their respective addresses for notice to any other location in the United States
in accordance with the provisions of this Paragraph.
H. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court to be illegal, invalid, or otherwise
unenforceable, such illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability shall not affect the validity of any other
provision and the rights of the parties will be construed as if such provision was never part of this
Agreement.
I.
Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement concerns real property located in Williamson County,
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Texas, and shall be governed and construed under Texas law. Venue for any action arising under
this Agreement shall be exclusively in Williamson County, Texas.
J.
Captions Immaterial. The captions or headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for
convenience only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.
K. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this Agreement
shall be of no force or effect, except a subsequent written modification executed by both parties. NO
OFFICIAL, EMPLOYEE, OR AGENT OF THE CITY HAS ANY AUTHORITY, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, TO AMEND, MODIFY, OR OTHERWISE CHANGE THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT
PURSUANT TO SUCH EXPRESS AUTHORITY AS MAY BE GRANTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
This Agreement is executed as of the dates set forth below and is effective upon approval by the City
of the final plat for the Subdivision.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
____________________________________
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Date: _______________________________
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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SUBDIVIDER:
_______________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ______day of
__________________________, in the capacity stated herein.
Signature of Notary
My commission expires:
After Recording Return to:
Planning Director
City of Georgetown, Texas
300-1 Industrial Blvd.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
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, 20__ by ______
Irrevocable Letter of Credit Template (Subdivision)
rev. May 2013
Date:
_____________________
Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. _______
Beneficiary:
City of Georgetown
Chief Financial Officer
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Subdivider:
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
Issuer:
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
Amount: $__________________________________________________ and __/100 U.S. Dollars)
At the request and account of ____________________________________, (“Subdivider”) we hereby
open in favor of the City of Georgetown, Texas (“City”) our Irrevocable Letter of Credit for the sum of
$__________________ DOLLARS AND __ CENTS) available by your draft at sight drawn on __________
____________________________ (“Issuer”).
Subdivider and City have entered into a Subdivision Construction Agreement providing for the
design and construction of public improvements for the _______________________________ Subdivision
(“Public Improvements”), a final plat being approved. A copy of the Subdivision Construction Agreement
is attached and incorporated by reference.
This Irrevocable Letter of Credit is issued pursuant to Section 13.08 of the City of Georgetown’s
Unified Development Code (as may be amended from time to time) (“UDC”), and the Subdivision
Construction Agreement.
This Irrevocable Letter of Credit covers one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the estimated
construction costs of the Public Improvements.
The only requirement necessary for making a partial or total draw on this Irrevocable Letter of Credit
at sight shall be the receipt of the following Document:
A letter from the City signed by the City’s Designated Engineer and by the City’s Chief Financial
Officer (or their respective designees signed as such) stating this certification is made in connection with
the drawing of the sum of $__________ under Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. __________ and a default
exists pursuant to the underlying Subdivision Construction Agreement between the City of Georgetown,
Texas and ___________________________________________ allowing such a draw.
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Such demand(s) will be honored if presented in person or by fax at our address. Funding will occur
no later than the next business day after demand is made for a draw. Funds may be received by wire
transfer.
Partial draws on the Irrevocable Letter of Credit Amount shall be allowed, but draw requests shall be
made no more frequently than once per month.
The undersigned hereby approves all the terms and conditions of this Irrevocable Letter of Credit.
This Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall remain in effect until it is released in writing by the City.
[SUBDIVIDER]
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
[ISSUER]
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
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Performance Bond Template (Subdivision)
rev. May 2013
Date:
Bond No. _______
Penal Sum: $______________________________________________ and __/100 U.S. Dollars)
Obligee:
City of Georgetown
Chief Financial Officer
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Principal/Developer:
Surety:
Expiration Date: __________________________________________
KNOW BY ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS: That we, ____________________________________
(“Principal”) as Principal, and ____________________________________________(“Surety) as Surety,
are held and firmly bound unto the City of Georgetown Texas (“Obligee) as Obligee, in the penal sum
of _____________________________DOLLARS AND __/CENTS) (“Penal Sum”), for payment whereof,
the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and
assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents:
WHEREAS, Principal has agreed to design and construct, or cause to be designed and constructed,
the public improvements (the “Public Improvements”) for the _______________________________
Subdivision (the “Subdivision”), a final plat being approved; A copy of the Subdivision Construction
Agreement is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, this bond is issued pursuant to Section 13.08 of the City’s Unified Development Code,
and the Subdivision Construction Agreement between Obligee and Principal, and covers one hundred
twenty five percent (125%) of the estimated construction costs for the public improvements for the
Subdivision.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS:
1.
The foregoing recitals and statements are each and all true and correct and incorporated by
reference.
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2.
If the Principal shall design and construct the Public Improvements in accordance with
Subdivision Construction Agreement, and shall furnish the required Maintenance Bond,
and shall faithfully perform all of the other obligations in accordance with the Subdivision
Construction Agreement and the UDC then this Bond shall be void; otherwise, to remain in
full force and effect.
3.
If the Principal shall be, and shall be declared by Obligee to be, in default under the Subdivision
Construction Agreement Surety shall, within thirty (30) days following written notice and
request for performance from Obligee:
(a) Notify Obligee in writing of its election to commence and promptly complete construction
of the Public Improvements in accordance with the Subdivision Construction Agreement; or
(b) Notify Obligee that the Surety elects not to complete the Public Improvements in accordance
with the Subdivision Construction Agreement; in which event Surety shall be obligated to pay
Obligee for all loss, cost and expense which the Obligee incurs to complete construction of the
Public Improvements in accordance with the Subdivision Construction Agreement.
4.
The Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no amendment or modification to the
Subdivision Construction Agreement, including but not limited to extensions of time, shall in
any way affect Surety’s obligation on this Bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of any
such amendment or modification.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE Principal and Surety sign and seal this instrument this ________ day of
_____________________, 20_____.
[PRINCIPAL]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
[SURETY]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
[RESIDENT AGENT OF SURETY]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
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Trust Agreement Template (Subdivision)
rev. May 2013
Trust Agreement
Date: ____________________________
Trust Account No. _____________
Trust Fund Amount: $_______________ (__________________________ and __/100 U.S. Dollars)
Beneficiary:
City of Georgetown
Chief Financial Officer
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Subdivider:
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Trustee:
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
This Trust Agreement is made by and between the City of Georgetown, Texas (“City”), (name of
Subdivider) (“Subdivider”), and (name of bank or trust company), a Texas corporation (“Trustee”).
WHEREAS, Subdivider and City have entered into a Subdivision Construction Agreement providing
for the design and construction of public improvements for the _______________________________
Subdivision (“Public Improvements”) a final plat being approved. A copy of the Subdivision Construction
Agreement is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, this Trust Agreement is entered into pursuant to Section 13.08 of the City of Georgetown’s
Unified Development Code (as may be amended from time to time) (“UDC”), and the Subdivision
Construction Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Subdivider has deposited cash with Trustee in the amount of one hundred twenty five
percent (125%) of the estimated construction costs for the Public Improvements for the Subdivision as
Security.
NOW THEREFORE City, Subdivider and Trustee agree as follows:
1.
The foregoing recitals and statements are each and all true and correct and incorporated by
reference.
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2.
The only requirement necessary for City to make a partial or total draw from the Trust Account
is providing Trustee with the following Document:
A letter from the City signed by the City’s Development Engineer and by the City’s Chief
Financial Officer (or their respective designees signed as such) stating this certification
is made in connection with the drawing of the sum of $__________ from Trust Account
No. __________ and a default exists pursuant to the underlying Subdivision Construction
Agreement between the City of Georgetown, Texas and _____________________________
______________ allowing such a draw.
3.
Trustee shall duly honor all draws presented in accordance with this Trust Agreement.
Funding will occur no later than the next business day after demand is made for a draw.
Funds may be received by wire transfer.
4.
The City may draw on the Trust Account up to the Trust Fund Amount. Partial draws on the
Trust Fund are permitted, but not more frequently than once per month. Such draws will be
honored if presented to Trustee in person or by fax. Funds may be received by wire transfer.
5.
This Agreement may be revoked only by the written consent of the Subdivider and the City.
The undersigned hereby approve all the terms and conditions of this Trust Agreement.
[SUBDIVIDER]
By: _____________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
By: _____________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
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[TRUSTEE]
By: _____________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ________________________,
___________________ of __________________________ (Subdivider) and acknowledged to me that
he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein
stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of the office this the _____ day of ________________, 20__.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public - State of Texas
Before
me,
the
undersigned
authority,
on
this
day
personally
appeared
______________________________, _______________________ of The City of Georgetown, Texas and
acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed,
in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of the office this the _____ day of _________________, 20__.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public - State of Texas
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared _________________________,
____________________________ of __________________________ (Trustee) and acknowledged to
me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity
therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of the office this the _____ day of __________________, 20__.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public - State of Texas
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Maintenance Bond Template (Subdivision)
rev. May 2013
Maintenance Bond
Date:
Bond No. _______
Penal Sum: $________________________________________________ and __/100 U.S. Dollars)
Obligee:
City of Georgetown
Chief Financial Officer
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Principal/Developer:
Surety:
Expiration Date:
KNOW BY ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS: That, ______________________________________(“Principal”)
as Principal, a_________________________________________(“Surety”) as Surety, are held and firmly
bound unto the City of Georgetown, Texas (“Obligee”) as Obligee, in the amount of ________________
________________________Dollars ($______________) for the payment whereof, the said Principal and
Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents.
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WHEREAS, Principal and Obligee entered into a Subdivision Construction Agreement providing for
the design and construction of public improvements for the _______________________________ Subdivision
(“Public Improvements”), a final plat being recorded in the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas
and being Document Number _____________________. A copy of the Subdivision Construction Agreement
is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, Principal has designed and constructed the Public Improvements and the Public
Improvements have been accepted by Obligee; and
WHEREAS, Subdivider is required to furnish a written guarantee that the Public Improvements will
be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of acceptance; and
WHEREAS, this Bond is issued pursuant to Section 13.08 of the City of Georgetown’s Unified
Development Code (as may be amended from time to time) (“UDC”), and the Subdivision Construction
Agreement in the amount of twenty five percent (25%) of the total construction costs for the Public
Improvements for the Subdivision.
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that:
1.
If the Principal corrects all defects in materials or workmanship, and keeps the Public
Improvements free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from and
after the date of acceptance of the Public Improvements by Obligee, then the above obligation to
be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
2.
If the Principal shall be declared by Obligee to be in default of its maintenance obligations under
the Subdivision Construction Agreement Surety shall, within thirty (30) days following written
notice of default and request for performance from Obligee:
(a) Notify Obligee in writing of its election to correct all defects and workmanship in the
Public Improvements in accordance with the Subdivision Construction Agreement and shall
commence and complete construction, re-construction, replacement, repair or maintenance
of the Public Improvements as required by the Subdivision Construction Agreement; or
(b) Notify Obligee in writing that Surety elects not to complete, re-construct, replace, repair,
or maintain the Public Improvements. If the Surety fails to give such written notice, then it
will be deemed to have elected not to complete, re-construct, replace, repair, or maintain the
Public Improvements. In either event, Surety shall be obligated to pay Obligee for all loss,
cost and expense which the Obligee incurs to correct all defects and workmanship in the
Public Improvements in accordance with the Subdivision Construction Agreement.
3.
In the event that Surety elects to proceed under 2(a) above, the contractor selected by Surety to
perform such work shall be approved by Obligee, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
4.
The Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no amendment or modification to the
Subdivision Construction Agreement, including but not limited to extensions of time, shall in
any way affect Surety’s obligation on this Bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of any such
amendment or modification.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE Principal and Surety sign and seal this instrument this ________ day of
_____________________, 20_____.
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[PRINCIPAL]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
[SURETY]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
Resident Agent of Surety:
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
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For use when Public Improvements are to be constructed and accepted by the city after construction.
Public Improvements Construction Agreement
rev. May 2013
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
This Public Improvements Construction Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by
and between ____________________________, (the “Owner/Developer”) and the City of Georgetown,
Texas, (the “City), hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties”.
WHEREAS, the Owner/Developer owns the tract of real property described in Exhibit “A”, which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof, (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to set forth the Owner/Developer’s responsibility for the construction
of certain public improvements (the “Public Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, the Owner/Developer desires to set forth the City’s responsibility to accept the
constructed Public Improvements for maintenance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
I. Owner/Developer Obligations
A. Public Improvements. The Owner/Developer shall design and construct the Public Improvements
required to comply with the City’s Unified Development Code, the City Construction Specifications
and Standards Manual, the City Drainage Criteria Manual, and all other applicable City
specifications, standards and regulations (collectively, the “Standards”) and the City-approved
construction plans for the Public Improvements (the “Plans”).
B. Completion. The Public Improvements must be constructed in accordance with the Standards and
the Plans, and be free from design and construction defects, on or before _____________________.
Upon completion of the Public Improvements, the Owner/Developer will provide the City with
a complete set of construction plans for the Public Improvements (24” x 36”mylar) certified “as
built” by the engineer responsible for preparing the approved Plans.
C. Security for Design and Construction of Public Improvements. To secure the Owner/Developer’s
obligations to design and construct the Public Improvements, the Owner/Developer shall provide
a financial guarantee of performance in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Percent (125%)
of the estimated cost of constructing the Public Improvements (the “Security”), which has been
determined by a professional engineer and approved by the City’s Designated Engineer. The
Security must be in a form approved for use in the City’s Development Manual.
D. Increase in Security. If at any time the City’s Designated Engineer determines, in his opinion and
at his discretion, the cost of constructing the Public Improvements may exceed the Security, within
thirty (30) days after notice and demand, the Owner/Developer shall provide additional Security
in an amount equal to the additional estimated cost.
E. Restriction on Sale, Transfer or Conveyance of Lots. In the event that the Public Improvements are
not constructed to meet the Standards and Plans, and the required Security has expired, the Owner/
Developer shall not sell, transfer, or convey the Property, or and part or portion of the Property,
until sufficient Security has been posted with the City for the completion of the construction and/
or correction and repair of defects in materials or workmanship.
F.
Warranty for Maintenance Period. The Owner/Developer warrants the Public Improvements will
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be free from defects for a period of one (1) year from the date the City accepts the construction of
the Public Improvements (the “Maintenance Period”). The Owner/Developer shall correct and
repair, or cause to be corrected and repaired, any defects in materials or workmanship of the
Public Improvements that occur before and during the Maintenance Period due to any cause.
G. Security for Maintenance of Public Improvements. As a condition of the City’s acceptance of
dedication of any of the Public Improvements, and to secure the Owner/Developer’s warranty
obligations during the Maintenance Period, the Owner/Developer shall provide a Maintenance
Bond in the amount of Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the total cost of constructing the Public
Improvements. The Maintenance Bond must be in a form approved for use in the City’s
Development Manual. The Public Improvements must meet the Standards and Plans at the end
of the Maintenance Period in order for the City to release the Maintenance Bond.
II. City’s Obligations
A. Inspection and Approval. The City will inspect the Public Improvements during and at the
completion of construction. If the Public Improvements are completed in accordance with the
Plans and the Standards, the City will approve the Public Improvements and accept the Public
Improvements.
B. Notice of Defect. The City will notify the Owner/Developer if an inspection reveals that any portion
of the Public Improvements is not constructed in accordance with the Plans or the Standards or
is otherwise defective. However, the City is not responsible for the construction of the Public
Improvements, the quality of the material, or the construction methods utilized. In addition, the
City is not responsible for making continuous on-site inspections of the construction work and the
City has no privity with or responsibility for the construction contractor or any subcontractors.
C. Events of Default. Events of Default under this Agreement are:
1.
Owner/Developer’s failure to design the Public Improvements as required to comply with
the Standards and Plans;
2.
Owner/Developer’s failure to construct the Public Improvements as required to comply
with the Standards and Plans;
3.
Owner/Developer’s failure to provide the City with a complete set of construction plans for
the Public Improvements, certified “as built” by the engineer responsible for preparing the
approved Plans;
4.
Owner/Developer’s failure to comply with the warranty that the Public Improvements will
comply with the Standards and Plans during the Maintenance Period;
5.
Owner/Developer’s failure to provide additional Security within thirty (30) days after notice
and demand;
6.
The acquisition of the Property or a portion of the Property by the issuer of the Security or
other creditor through foreclosure or an assignment or conveyance in lieu of foreclosure;
and/or
7.
Owner/Developer’s failure to comply with any other material provision of this Agreement.
D. Notice of Default and Intent to Draw. The City shall provide notice of default and intent to draw
on the Security or Maintenance Bond, as applicable, to Owner/Developer with a copy of the notice
to any Surety, lender, or Trustee. The notice will identify the event of default and City may, in its
sole discretion, provide an opportunity for Owner/Developer to cure the default Upon default,
or if Owner/Developer fails to cure the default as expressly allowed by City, the City shall be
entitled to draw the amount necessary to perform the Owner/Developer’s obligations under this
Agreement up to the total amount of Security and/or Maintenance Bond, as applicable. The City
may, at its option and discretion, accept substitute security instead of, or in addition to, drawing
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on the Security and/or Maintenance Bond.
E. Use of Security and/or Maintenance Bond.
1.
The City may use the Security and/or Maintenance Bond for the purpose of completing the
Public Improvements in accordance with the Standards and Plans or to correct, repair or
reconstruct the Public Improvements to achieve compliance with the Standards and Plans.
2.
The City may, at its option and in its discretion, complete some or all of the unfinished Public
Improvements at the time of default, regardless of the extent to which development has
taken place or whether development ever commenced, without incurring any obligation to
complete any of the unfinished Public Improvements.
3.
The City’s draw on the Security and/or Maintenance Bond and use of Security and/or
Maintenance Bond to complete, correct, repair, or reconstruct the Public Improvements is
not an acceptance of the dedication of the Public Improvements. The acceptance of the Public
Improvements is specifically and expressly conditioned on the delivery to the City of Public
Improvements constructed to comply with the Standards and Plans or the express order of
acceptance by the City Council.
4.
Security proceeds and/or Maintenance Bond proceeds obtained by the City pursuant to one
or more draws shall be maintained by the City in an account or accounts until such funds,
together with accrued interest thereon, if any, (“Escrowed Funds”) are disbursed by the City.
5.
The City shall disburse the Escrowed Funds as Public Improvements are completed,
corrected, repaired or reconstructed by the City, or in accordance with the terms of a written
construction contract between the City and a third party for the construction of the Public
Improvements.
6.
The City will release the Security, and the Escrowed Funds, if any, within thirty (30) days
following acceptance of the Public Improvements by the City if a Maintenance Bond has been
provided by Owner/Developer. If a Maintenance Bond has not been provided within thirty
(30) days following acceptance of the Public Improvements, the Security, and the Escrowed
Funds, if any, shall be reduced to an amount that is 25% of the total cost of the construction
of the Public Improvements.
7.
Upon the expiration of the Maintenance Period, if there are no existing defects in or failures of
the Public Improvements the Owner/Developer is required to correct, repair or reconstruct,
the City’s Designated Engineer will recommend release of the Maintenance Bond and/or
the remaining Security and/or the remaining Escrowed Funds. The City will release the
Maintenance Bond and/or the remaining Security and/or remaining Escrowed Funds within
thirty (30) days after the City’s Designated Engineer’s recommendation.
8.
The Owner/Developer has no claim or rights under this Agreement to Security proceeds,
Maintenance Bond proceeds, or Escrowed Funds, to the extent used by the City.
III. Miscellaneous
A. Covenants, Restrictions, and Conditions. The covenants, restrictions, and conditions included in
this Agreement will operate as covenants running with the land and will be binding upon the
Owner/Developer and the Owner/Developer’s legal representatives, successors and permitted
assigns.
B. Remedies. The remedies available to the City and the Owner/Developer under this Agreement and
Texas law are cumulative in nature.
C. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall not be construed as affording any rights or
benefits to anyone other than City and Owner/Developer. No third-party, including without
limitation a trustee in bankruptcy, shall have any interest in or claim to posted Security and/or
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Security proceeds.
D. Indemnification. The Owner/Developer shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from and
against all claims, demands, costs, and liability of every kind and nature, including reasonable
attorney’s fees, for the defense of such claims and demands, arising from any breach on the part
of Owner/Developer of any provision in this Agreement, or from any act or negligence of Owner/
Developer or Owner/Developer’s agents, contractors, employees, tenants, or licensees in the
construction of the Public Improvements. The Owner/Developer further agrees to indemnify
and defend the City, if the City is named as a defendant in an action arising from any breach on
the part of Owner/Developer of any provision in this Agreement or from any act or negligence of
Owner/Developer or Owner/Developer’s agents, contractors, employees, tenants, or licensees in
the construction of the Public Improvements.
E. No Waiver. The waiver of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other
provision, nor will it constitute a continuing waiver unless expressly provided for by a written
amendment to this Agreement. The City’s failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement will
not constitute a waiver or estoppel of the right to do so.
F.
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding on the Owner/Developer and the heirs,
successors, and permitted assigns of the Owner/Developer and on any person acquiring an
ownership interest in the Property, or a part or portion of the Property, through the Owner/
Developer. The Owner/Developer’s obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned
without the written approval of the City; provided the City’s approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld if the Owner/Developer’s assignee expressly assumes all obligations of the Owner/
Developer under this Agreement. An assignment shall not be construed as releasing the Owner/
Developer from Owner/Developer’s obligations under this Agreement and Owner/Developer’s
obligations hereunder shall continue notwithstanding any assignment approved pursuant to
this Paragraph unless and until the City executes and delivers to the Owner/Developer a written
release. The City agrees to release the Owner/Developer, if the Owner/Developer’s assignee
expressly assumes the Owner/Developer’s obligations under this Agreement and has posted the
Security and/or Maintenance Bond required by this Agreement. The City may assign some or all
of its rights under this Agreement and any such assignment shall be effective upon notice to the
Owner/Developer.
G. Notice. Any notice under this Agreement must be in writing and will be effective when personally
delivered or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, certified with return
receipt requested, and addressed as follows:
Owner/Developer:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
City:
Planning Director
City of Georgetown, Texas
300-1 Industrial Blvd.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
The Parties may change their respective addresses for notice to any other location in the United
States in accordance with the provisions of this Paragraph.
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H. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court to be illegal, invalid, or otherwise
unenforceable, such illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability shall not affect the validity of any
other provision and the rights of the Parties will be construed as if such provision was never part
of this Agreement.
I.
Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement concerns real property located in Williamson County,
Texas, and shall be governed and construed under Texas law. Venue for any action arising under
this Agreement shall be exclusively in Williamson County, Texas.
J.
Captions Immaterial. The captions or headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for
convenience only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.
K. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this Agreement
shall be of no force or effect, except a subsequent written modification executed by both Parties. NO
OFFICIAL, EMPLOYEE, OR AGENT OF THE CITY HAS ANY AUTHORITY, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, TO AMEND, MODIFY, OR OTHERWISE CHANGE THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT
PURSUANT TO SUCH EXPRESS AUTHORITY AS MAY BE GRANTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
This Agreement is executed as of the dates set forth below and is effective upon execution by both
Parties.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
____________________________________
_______________________________
Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney
Date:
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
By: ___________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _________day of _____________________,
20__ by ________________________________, in the capacity stated herein.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public – State of Texas
After Recording Return to:
Planning Director
City of Georgetown, Texas
300-1 Industrial Blvd.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
EXHIBIT A: METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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Irrevocable Letter of Credit Template - General
rev. May 2013
Date: _________________________
Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. ____________
Beneficiary:
City of Georgetown, Texas
Chief Financial Officer
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Owner/Developer:
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
Issuer:
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
Fax No. ______________
Amount: $_________________ (___________________________________ and __/100 U.S. Dollars)
At the request and account of ____________________________________, (“Owner/Developer”) we
hereby open in favor of the City of Georgetown, Texas (“City”) our Irrevocable Letter of Credit for the
sum of $________________(_________________________________________ DOLLARS AND __ CENTS)
available by your draft at sight drawn on ______________________________________ (“Issuer”).
Owner/Developer and City have entered into a Public Improvements Construction Agreement
providing for the design and construction of certain public improvements (“Public Improvements”).
A copy of the Public Improvements Construction Agreement is attached and incorporated by reference.
This Irrevocable Letter of Credit is issued pursuant to the Public Improvements Construction
Agreement.
This Irrevocable Letter of Credit covers one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the estimated
construction costs of the Public Improvements.
The only requirement necessary for making a partial or total draw on this Irrevocable Letter of
Credit at sight shall be the receipt of the following Document:
A letter from the City signed by the City’s Designated Engineer and by the City’s Chief
Financial Officer (or their respective designees signed as such) stating this certification
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is made in connection with the drawing of the sum of $__________ under Irrevocable Letter of
Credit No. __________ and a default exists pursuant to the underlying Public Improvements
Construction Agreement between the City of Georgetown, Texas and ___________________
________________________ allowing such a draw.
Such demand(s) will be honored if presented in person or by fax at our address. Funding will
occur no later than the next business day after demand is made for a draw. Funds may be received by
wire transfer.
Partial draws on the Irrevocable Letter of Credit Amount shall be allowed, but draw requests shall
be made no more frequently than once per month.
The undersigned hereby approves all the terms and conditions of this Irrevocable Letter of Credit.
This Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall remain in effect until it is released in writing by the City.
[OWNER/DEVELOPER]
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
[ISSUER]
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
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Performance Bond Template (General)
rev. May 2013
Date: _________________
Bond No. ____________
Penal Sum: $___________
Obligee:
City of Georgetown
Chief Financial Officer
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Principal/Owner/Developer:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Surety:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
KNOW BY ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS:
That, ____________________________________________(“Principal”) as Principal, and ___________
_________________________________(“Surety”) as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of
Georgetown, Texas (“Obligee”) as Obligee, in the amount of ___________________________________
__________________________________________________Dollars ($________________) for the payment
whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators, executors,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, Principal and Obligee have entered into a Public Improvements Construction
Agreement providing for the design and construction of certain public improvements (“Public
Improvements”). A copy of the Public Improvements Construction Agreement is attached and
incorporated by reference; and
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WHEREAS, this Bond is issued pursuant to the Public Improvements Construction Agreement in
the amount of one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the estimated construction costs for the Public
Improvements.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS:
1.
The foregoing recitals and statements are each and all true and correct and incorporated by
reference.
2.
If the Principal shall design and construct the Public Improvements in accordance with Public
Improvements Construction Agreement, and shall furnish the required Maintenance Bond, and
shall faithfully perform all of the other obligations in accordance with the Public Improvements
Construction Agreement this Bond shall be void; otherwise, to remain in full force and effect.
3.
If the Principal shall be, and shall be declared by Obligee to be, in default under the Public
Improvements Construction Agreement Surety shall, within thirty (30) days following written
notice and request for performance from Obligee:
4.
a.
) Notify Obligee in writing of its election to commence and promptly complete construction
of the Public Improvements in accordance with the Public Improvements Construction
Agreement; or
b.
Notify Obligee that the Surety elects not to complete the Public Improvements in accordance
with the Public Improvements Construction Agreement; in which event Surety shall be
obligated to pay Obligee for all loss, cost and expense which the Obligee incurs to complete
construction of the Public Improvements in accordance with the Public Improvements
Construction Agreement.
The Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no amendment or modification to the
Public Improvements Construction Agreement, including but not limited to extensions of time,
shall in any way affect Surety’s obligation on this Bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of
any such amendment or modification.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE Principal and Surety sign and seal this instrument this ________ day of
_____________________, 20_____.
[PRINCIPAL]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
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[SURETY]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
Resident Agent of Surety:
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
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Maintenance Bond Template (General)
rev. May 2013
Date: _______________
Bond No. _______
Penal Sum: $___________
Obligee:
City of Georgetown
Chief Financial Officer
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Principal/Owner/Developer:
Surety:
KNOW BY ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS:
That, ____________________________________________(“Principal”) as Principal, and __________
__________________________________(“Surety”) as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of
Georgetown, Texas (“Obligee”) as Obligee, in the amount of ________________________________________
_____________________________________________Dollars ($________________) for the payment whereof,
the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and
assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, Principal and Obligee entered into a Public Improvements Construction Agreement
providing for the design and construction of certain public improvements (“Public Improvements”). A
copy of the Public Improvements Construction Agreement is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, Principal has designed and constructed the Public Improvements and the Public
Improvements have been accepted by Obligee; and
WHEREAS, Owner/Developer is required to furnish a written guarantee that the Public Improvements
will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of acceptance;
and
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WHEREAS, this Bond is issued pursuant to the Public Improvements Construction Agreement in the
amount of twenty five percent (25%) of the total construction costs for the Public Improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that:
1.
If the Principal corrects all defects in materials or workmanship, and keeps the Public
Improvements free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from and
after the date of acceptance of the Public Improvements by Obligee, then the above obligation to
be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
2.
If the Principal shall be declared by Obligee to be in default of its maintenance obligations under
the Public Improvements Construction Agreement Surety shall, within thirty (30) days following
written notice of default and request for performance from Obligee:
a.
Notify Obligee in writing of its election to correct all defects and workmanship in the Public
Improvements in accordance with the Public Improvements Construction Agreement
and shall commence and complete construction, re-construction, replacement, repair
or maintenance of the Public Improvements as required by the Public Improvements
Construction Agreement; or
b.
Notify Obligee in writing that Surety elects not to complete, re-construct, replace, repair,
or maintain the Public Improvements. If the Surety fails to give such written notice, then it
will be deemed to have elected not to complete, re-construct, replace, repair, or maintain the
Public Improvements. In either event, Surety shall be obligated to pay Obligee for all loss,
cost and expense which the Obligee incurs to correct all defects and workmanship in the
Public Improvements in accordance with the Public Improvements Construction Agreement.
3.
In the event that Surety elects to proceed under 2(a) above, the contractor selected by Surety to
perform such work shall be approved by Obligee, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
4.
The Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no amendment or modification to the
Public Improvements Construction Agreement, including but not limited to extensions of time,
shall in any way affect Surety’s obligation on this Bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of
any such amendment or modification.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE Principal and Surety sign and seal this instrument this ________ day of
_____________________, 20_____.
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[PRINCIPAL]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
[SURETY]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
Resident Agent of Surety:
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
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Landscape Improvements Fiscal Surety
rev. May 2013
Irrevocable Letter of Credit Template (Landscaping)
Date:
Irrevocable Letter of Credit No.
Beneficiary:
City of Georgetown, Texas
Director of Finance and Administration
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Owner/Developer:
Issuer:
Amount: $_________________ (___________________________________ and __/100 U.S. Dollars)
At the request and account of ____________________________________, (“Owner/Developer”) we
hereby open in favor of the City of Georgetown, Texas (“City”) our Irrevocable Letter of Credit for the
sum of $________________(_________________________________________ DOLLARS AND __ CENTS)
available by your draft at sight drawn on ______________________________________ (“Issuer”).
Owner/Developer and City have entered into a Landscaping Agreement concerning the following
described property:
______________________________________________________________________________
A copy of the Landscaping Agreement is attached and incorporated by reference.
This Irrevocable Letter of Credit is entered into pursuant to Section 8.05.040 of the City of Georgetown’s
Unified Development Code (as may be amended from time to time) (“UDC”) and covers one hundred
twenty five percent (125%) of the estimated costs of landscaping in accordance with the Landscaping
Agreement.
The only requirement necessary for making a partial or total draw on this Irrevocable Letter of Credit
at sight shall be the receipt of the following Document:
A letter from the City signed by the City’s Development Engineer and by the City’s Chief Financial
Officer (or their respective designees signed as such) stating this certification is made in connection with
the drawing of the sum of $__________ under Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. __________ and a default
exists pursuant to the underlying Landscaping Agreement between the City of Georgetown, Texas and
___________________________________________ allowing such a draw.
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Such demand(s) will be honored if presented in person or by fax at our address. Funding will
occur no later than the next business day after demand is made for a draw. Funds may be received
by wire transfer.
Partial reductions in the Irrevocable Letter of Credit Amount shall be allowed, but draw requests
shall be made no more frequently than once per month. Multiple recoveries less than the Irrevocable
Letter of Credit Amount shall be allowed.
The undersigned hereby approves all the terms and conditions of this Irrevocable Letter of
Credit format and authorizes Issuer to issue this Irrevocable Letter of Credit with the inclusion of
the above wording.
[OWNER/DEVELOPER]
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
[ISSUER]
By: _______________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
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Performance Bond for Landscaping
Date:
Bond No.
Penal Sum: $___________
Obligee:
City of Georgetown
Chief Financial Officer
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Principal/Owner:
Surety:
KNOW BY ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS:
That, ____________________________________________(“Principal”) as Principal, and _________
___________________________________(“Surety”) as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City
of Georgetown, Texas (“Obligee”) as Obligee, in the amount of __________________________________
___________________________________________________Dollars ($________________) for the payment
whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators, executors,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, Principal and Obligee have entered into a Landscaping Agreement providing for
landscaping of the following property:
______________________________________________________________________________
A copy of the Landscaping Agreement is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, this Bond is issued pursuant to Section 8.05.040 of the City of Georgetown’s Unified
Development Code (as may be amended from time to time) (“UDC”), and the Landscaping Agreement
in the amount of one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the estimated landscaping costs.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS:
1. The foregoing recitals and statements are each and all true and correct and incorporated by
reference.
2. If the Principal complies with UDC Section 8.05.040 and installs the landscaping as required by the
Landscaping Agreement then this Bond shall be void; otherwise, to remain in full force and effect.
3. If the Principal shall be, and shall be declared by Obligee to be, in default Surety shall, within thirty
(30) days following written notice and request for performance from Obligee:
(a)
Notify Obligee in writing of its election to commence and promptly complete the landscaping
in accordance with UDS Section 8.05.040 and the Landscaping Agreement; or
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(b)
Notify Obligee that the Surety elects not to complete the landscaping in accordance with
UDC Section 8.05.040 and the Landscaping Agreement; in which event Surety shall be obligated to pay
Obligee for all loss, cost and expense which the Obligee incurs to complete the landscaping in accordance
with UDC Section 8.05.040 and the Landscaping Agreement.
4. The Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no amendment or modification of UDC
Section 8.05.040 or the Landscaping Agreement, including but not limited to extensions of time, shall
in any way affect Surety’s obligation on this Bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of any such
amendment or modification.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety sign and seal this instrument this ________ day of
_____________________, 20_____.
[PRINCIPAL]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
[SURETY]
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
Resident Agent of Surety:
By: _________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
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Trust Agreement for Landscaping
Date:
Trust Account No. _____________
Trust Fund Amount: $_______________ (__________________________ and __/100 U.S. Dollars)
Beneficiary:
City of Georgetown
Director of Finance and Administration
113 E. 8th St.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Owner:
Trustee:
This Trust Agreement is made by and between the City of Georgetown, Texas (“City”), (name of
Owner) (“Owner”), and (name of bank or trust company), a Texas corporation (“Trustee”).
WHEREAS, Owner and City have entered into a Landscaping Agreement concerning the following
described property:
______________________________________________________________________________
A copy of the Landscaping Agreement is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, this Trust Agreement is entered into pursuant to Section 8.05.040 of the City of
Georgetown’s Unified Development Code (as may be amended from time to time) (“UDC”); and
WHEREAS, Owner has deposited cash with Trustee in the amount of one hundred twenty five
percent (125%) of the estimated costs of landscaping in accordance with the Landscaping Agreement as
Security.
NOW THEREFORE City, Owner and Trustee agree as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals and statements are each and all true and correct and incorporated by
reference.
2. The only requirement necessary for City to make a partial or total draw from the Trust Account is
providing Trustee with the following Document:
A letter from the City signed by the City’s Development Engineer and by the City’s Chief Financial
Officer (or their respective designees signed as such) stating this certification is made in connection
with the drawing of the sum of $__________ from Trust Account No. __________ and a default exists
pursuant to the underlying Landscaping Agreement between the City of Georgetown, Texas and _____
______________________________________ allowing such a draw.
3. Trustee shall duly honor all draws presented in accordance with this Trust Agreement. Funding
will occur no later than the next business day after demand is made for a draw. Funds may be received
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by wire transfer.
4. The City may draw on the Trust Account up to the Trust Fund Amount. Partial draws on the
Trust Fund are permitted, but not more frequently than once per month. Such draws will be honored if
presented to Trustee in person or by fax. Funds may be received by wire transfer.
5. This Agreement may be revoked only by the written consent of the Owner and the City.
The undersigned hereby approve all the terms and conditions of this Trust Agreement.
[OWNER]
By: _____________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
By: _____________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
[TRUSTEE]
By: _____________________________________
Name: __________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
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Landscaping and Tree Forms and Requirements
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Non-Residential Landscape Calculations
Street Yard Landscaping (UDC Section 8.04.030)
All non-residential development, as defined per Section 8.01.040 of the UDC, is required to provide Street Yard
Landscaping including a minimum amount of area, shade trees, and shrubs. The following is intended to help
determine those required amounts and shall be included on the landscape plan. The street yard is the area
between the building and the right-of-way line of an adjacent street.
Minimum Required Street Yard Landscape Area
The amount of Landscape Area required is:
Total square footage of the street yard X 0.2 (20%)
Required Landscaped Area shall consist of pervious areas not necessarily contingent to each other and able to
support plant material.
Minimum Number of Required Street Yard Shade Trees
The minimum number of Shade Trees required is determined by the total size of the street yard:
 For street yards smaller than 50,000 sq. ft., the number is:
Total square footage of the street yard ÷ 5000
 For street yards between 50,000 and 500,000 sq. ft., the number is:
Total sq. ft. of the street yard minus 50,000 sq. ft. ÷ 10,000, plus 10 additional trees
 For street yards larger than 500,000 sq. ft., the number is:
Total sq. ft. of the street yard minus 500,000 sq. ft. ÷ 25,000, plus 55 additional trees
Minimum Number of Required Street Yard Shrubs
The minimum number of shrubs required is determined by the total size of the street yard:
 For street yards smaller than 50,000 sq. ft., the number is:
Total square footage of the street yard ÷ 5000 and multiplied by 3
 For street yards between 50,000 and 500,000 sq. ft., the number is:
Total sq. ft. of the street yard minus 50,000 sq. ft. ÷ 10,000 and multiplied by 3, plus 30 additional
shrubs
 For street yards larger than 500,000 sq. ft., the number is:
Total sq. ft. of the street yard minus 500,000 sq. ft. ÷ 25,000 and multiplied by 3, plus 175
additional shrubs
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Parking Lot Landscaping (UDC Section 8.04.040)
All non-residential development, as defined per Section 8.01.040 of the UDC, is required to provide Parking
Lot Landscaping including a minimum amount of area and shade trees. The following is intended to help
determine those required amounts and shall be included on the landscape plan. The landscaping required for
parking lots may be counted towards the Street Yard landscaping if located within the street yard.
Minimum Required Parking Lot Landscape Area
The square footage of Landscape Area required is:
The total number of parking stalls located between the building and the street X 20 plus the
total number of parking stalls not located between the building and the street X 10.
Required Landscaped Area shall consist of pervious areas not necessarily contingent to each other and able
to support plant material.
Minimum Number of Required Parking Lot Shade Trees
The minimum number of Shade Trees required is determined by the total number of parking spaces:
Total number of parking stalls ÷ 12 (please note - parking stalls provided in excess of the UDC
parking requirements shall be calculated as 1½ stalls each for purposes of this calculation)
Gateway Overlay District Landscaping (UDC Section 8.04.050)
All non-residential development, as defined per Section 8.01.040 of the UDC, located along designated
Gateway roadways as identified in Section 4.13 of the UDC are required to provide Gateway Overlay District
Landscaping including a minimum amount of area, shade trees, and shrubs. The following is intended to help
determine those required amounts and shall be included on the landscape plan. The landscaping required for
Gateways may be counted towards the Street Yard landscaping if located within the street yard.
Scenic and Highway Gateway Overlay Districts
 The required amount of live vegetative coverage is:
Lot width at designated right-of-way in feet X 25, divided by 1000, then multiplied by 0.8 (80%)
 The minimum number of Shade Trees required is:
Lot width at designated right-of-way in feet X 25, divided by 1000, then multiplied by 2
 The minimum number of Shrubs required is:
Lot width at designated right-of-way in feet X 25, divided by 1000, then multiplied by 5
Downtown Gateway Overlay District
 The required amount of live vegetative coverage is:
Lot width at designated right-of-way in feet X 10, divided by 1000, then multiplied by 0.8 (80%)
 The minimum number of Shade Trees required is:
Lot width at designated right-of-way in feet X 10, divided by 1000, then multiplied by 2
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 The minimum number of Shrubs required is:
Lot width at designated right-of-way in feet X 10, divided by 1000, then multiplied by 2
Bufferyard Landscaping (UDC Section 8.04.060)
Development subject to Bufferyard Landscaping requirements as identified in Table 8.04.050.B.1 of the UDC
are required to provide landscaping as identified below. The following is intended to help determine those
required amounts and shall be included on the landscape plan. The landscaping required for Bufferyards may
not be counted towards any other landscaping requirements.
Low Level Bufferyard
The Low Level Bufferyard shall consist of a 10-foot wide planting area along the affected property line plus the
following plantings:
 The minimum number of Evergreen Ornamental Trees required is:
Linear feet of required bufferyard at property line ÷ 50, then multiplied by 2
 The minimum number of Shrubs required is:
Linear feet of required bufferyard at property line ÷ 50, then multiplied by 4
Medium Level Bufferyard
The Medium Level Bufferyard shall consist of a 15-foot wide planting area along the affected property line plus
the following plantings:
 The minimum number of Shade trees required is:
Linear feet of required bufferyard at property line ÷ 50
 The minimum number of Evergreen Ornamental Trees required is:
Linear feet of required bufferyard at property line ÷ 50, then multiplied by 2
 The minimum number of Shrubs required is:
Linear feet of required bufferyard at property line ÷ 50, then multiplied by 8
High Level Bufferyard
The High Level Bufferyard shall consist of a 30-foot wide planting area along the affected property line plus a
6-foot screening wall in addition to the following plantings:
 The minimum number of Shade trees required is:
Linear feet of required bufferyard at property line ÷ 50, then multiplied by 2
 The minimum number of Evergreen Ornamental Trees required is:
Linear feet of required bufferyard at property line ÷ 50, then multiplied by 4
Screening (UDC Section 8.04.070)
The Landscape Architect must demonstrate that proposed locations and the projected spread for the
plantings proposed to provide screening, as allowed per Section 8.04.070 of the UDC, have been selected
and designed in a manner that will meet the screening criteria for the particular item being screened within
2 years. The landscaping required for Screening may not be counted towards any other landscaping
requirements. The totals for all such plantings shall be included on the Landscape Summary Table.
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Grand Total
Total
Bufferyard Landscaping Section 8.04.060 (if appl.)
Minus < 20” Landscape
Credit Trees Counted
Minus 20”+ Landscape
Credit Trees Counted x 2
Total
Gateway Overlay District
Landscaping –
Section 8.04.050 (if appl.)
Minus area or plantings that
can be credited towards
Street Yard Landscaping
Minus < 20” Landscape
Credit Trees Counted
Minus 20”+ Landscape
Credit Trees Counted x 2
Total
Parking Lot Landscaping Section 8.04.040
Minus area or plantings that
can be credited towards
Street Yard Landscaping
Minus < 20” Landscape
Credit Trees Counted
Minus 20”+ Landscape
Credit Trees Counted x 2
Total
Minus 20”+ Landscape
Credit Trees Counted x 2
Minus < 20” Landscape
Credit Trees Counted
Street Yard Landscaping Section 8.04.030
Landscape
Area Req’d
Evergreen Evergreen
Landscape
Evergreen Evergreen
Shrubs
Shrubs
Ornamental Ornamental
Area
Shrubs
Shrubs
Trees
Required Proposed
Trees
Proposed
Required Proposed
Req’d
Proposed
Non-Residential Landscape Planting Requirements Summary Table
Shade
Trees
Required
Shade
Trees
Proposed
Tree Schedule Template
The following Table is an example of theTree Schedule to be on a Tree Survey.
TREE SURVEY TABLE
Key
R
NP
P
P-HT
R
R-HT
R-D
P
R
P-HT
NP-C
NP-C
NP-C
LEGEND
Tree #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Size (individual
trunks)
Species
12”
10”
20”
36”
16”
28”
40”
12”
12”
33” (20,16,10)*
11”
6”
5”
Live Oak
Hackberry
Post Oak
Cedar Elm
Live Oak
Shumard Red Oak
Live Oak
Cedar Elm
Pecan
Pecan
Pecan
Bur Oak
Live Oak
P = Protected
HT = Heritage Tree
R = Removal of Protected Tree
R-HT = Removal of Heritage Tree
D = Dead or diseased
C = Credit Tree
X = Prohibited Species (must be removed)
Total Number of Protected Trees: ___________________
Protected Tree Preservation Calculation (UDC Section 8.02.030.E.2)
Total # of Protected Trees ÷ Total Acreage = Tree Density
Tree Density x (0.2 or 0.3**) = Total # of Protected Trees required to remain on site***
Total Number of Protected Trees Required to Remain: _______________
* For multi-trunk trees, list the total diameter at breast height (DBH) for the tree as well as each individual trunk
size. To calculate the DBH for multi-trunk trees, take the diameter of the largest trunk and add half the diameter of
all remaining trunks.
** If the tree density is less than 11, multiply the total number of protected trees by 30%. If the tree density is more
than 10, multiply the total number of protected trees by 20%.
*** Any fraction of a tree equals a full tree.
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Tree Removal Mitigation Chart
The following is an example of a Tree Removal Mitigation Chart.
Protected Trees
12” - 25” dbh
26” dbh + Heritage Trees
(excludes HT
species)
Total Inches Removed
Required Mitigation Percentage
Maximum Amount Available for Each
Type of Mitigation Option
Total Inches to be Mitigated
Maximum Credit Tree
Mitigation Inches
(Maximum 75% of mitigation
inches for Protected Trees
only)
Proposed Mitigation
100%
100%
1” tree
2” tree
3” tree
mitigation per mitigation per mitigation pr
1” removed or 1” removed or 1” removed or
$200 per 1”
$150 per 1”
$150 per 1”
removed
removed
removed
N/A
Maximum Replacement Tree
Mitigation Inches
Maximum Fee-in-Lieu Dollar
Amount
Maximum $ for Soil Aeration
or Supplemental Nutrients
(Up to 30% of Fee-in-Lieu
Maximum)
Total Credit Tree Mitigation
Inches Proposed
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40%
Replacement Tree Mitigation
Inches Proposed
Total Fee-in-Lieu Dollar
Amount Proposed
Total $ Proposed for Soil
Aeration or Supplemental
Nutrients
N/A
Total
Preferred Plant List
Key to abbreviations in Plant Lists:
Native to:
E – Edwards Plateau
B – Blackland Prairie
B/E – Native to both Edwards & Blackland
T – Texas (outside Central Texas)
X – Hybrid plant with native Texas parentage
Water:
VL – Very low – water occasionally
L – Low – water thoroughly every 3-4 weeks if no rainfall
M – Medium –water thoroughly every 2-3 weeks if no rainfall
H – High – water thoroughly every 5-7 days
Evergreen or Deciduous:
E – Evergreen
SE – Semi-Evergreen
D – Deciduous
Utility Approved Trees:
Yes means approved, blank is not. May request review to utilize
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Juniperus
virginiana
Cedar, Eastern
Red
B/E
Taxodium
distichum
Taxodium
mucronatum
Ulmus americana
Ulmus crassifolia
Ulmus parvifolia
Cypress, Bald
Cypress,
Montezuma
Elm, American
Elm, Cedar
Elm, Lacebark
B/E
T
T
Cupressus
arizonica
E
B
E
Native
Cypress, Arizona
Cherry,
Prunus serotina
Escarpment Black var. eximia
Fraxinus texensis
Scientific Name
Ash, Texas
Common Name
40-60’
25-60’
70-90’
50-100+
50-100’
20-50’
25-50'
20-50”
30’
Height
30-40’
25-35’
50-90’
25-50’+
25-50’+
15-25’
25-35’
15-25’
40-50’
Spread
L
Sun/part
shade
M
M
Sun/part
shade
Sun
M-H
H
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part sun
L
L
M
VL
Water
Sun
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Sun
Light
Shade Trees
D
D
D
E
D
E
D
E
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Do not plant
in black soils
where cotton
crops were
grown
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Keep away
from sewer
lines
Pruning not
necessary
Pruning not
necessary
Prune for
shape only
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
No
maintenance
required
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
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B/E
B/E
B/E
Prosopis
glandulosa
Quercus
macrocarpa
Quercus
muhlenbergii
Maple, Big Tooth
Honey Mesquite
Oak, Bur
Oak, Chinquapin
30-60’
50-75’
15-30’
40-50'
E
Acer
grandidentatum
Height
30-100’
Native
Magnolia
grandiflora
Scientific Name
Magnolia,
Southern
Common Name
30-40’
50’+
25-30’
20-30’
30’-40’
Spread
Sun
Sun
M
VL
VL
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun
H
Water
Sun
Light
Shade Trees
D
D
D
D
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
yes
Utility
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy; don’t
plant near
septic system
or pool
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
May develop
iron chlorosis
in limestone
soils; may
suffer heat
and moisture
stress,
requiring
supplemental
water,
fertilizer,
and soil
amendments
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Quercus laceyi
Quercus
polymorpha
Quercus
fusiformis
Quercus
shumardii
Oak, Monterey
(Mexican White)
Oak, Escarpment
Live*
*May not be used
in oak wilt prone
area
Oak, Shumard
Red*
*May not be used
in oak wilt prone
area
Scientific Name
Oak, Lacey
Common Name
E
B/E
T
E
Native
30-50’
20-40’
40-60’
20-35’
Height
30’-50’
50’+
30-40’
25’
Spread
Sun
Sun
Sun
Sun
Light
Shade Trees
L
L-VL
VL
VL
Water
D
E
E
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Paint any
pruning
wounds
immediately
to help
prevent oak
wilt;
Prune only
during hottest
and coldest
months; paint
any pruning
wounds
immediately
to help
prevent oak
wilt
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy, if
desired
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B
60-90’
Platanus
mexicana
30-50’
Carya illinoiensis
Pecan
Up to 30’
Sycamore,
Mexican
Quercus sinata
Oak, Shin, White
Shin, Bigelow
30-50’
15-30’
30-50'
Height
35-60’
Quercus stellata
Oak, Post
E
B/E
Native
Pine, Italian Stone Pinus pinea
Quercus texana
Quercus
virginiana
Scientific Name
Oak, Texas Red*
*May not be used
in oak wilt prone
area
*May not be used
in oak wilt prone
area
Oak, Southern
Live*
Common Name
40’
20-40’
60-75’
20-30’
60-80’
15-30’
50’+
Spread
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Sun
M-L
L
M
L
M
Sun/part
shade
Sun
L
L-VL
Water
Sun
Sun
Light
Shade Trees
D
E
D
E
D
D
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Paint any
pruning
wounds
immediately
to help
prevent oak
wilt
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune only
during hottest
and coldest
months; paint
any pruning
wounds
immediately
to help
prevent oak
wilt
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Juglans nigra
Juglans
microcarpa
Walnut, Texas
Little
Scientific Name
Walnut, Eastern
Black
Common Name
T
Native
18-20’
30-80’
Height
20’
40-50’
Spread
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Light
Shade Trees
M
M-H
Water
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
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15-20’
10-20’
Myrospurnum
sousanum
Fraxinus
cuspidata
Fraxinus gregii
Arroyo Sweetwood
Ash, Fragrant
Ash, Greg
Buckeye, Mexican
Ungnadia
speciosa
Brasil or Bluewood Condalia hookeri
15-40’
Ehretia anancua
Anacua
E
E
T
Bauhinia
lunariodes
Anacacho Orchid
Tree
8-15’
8-15’
10-15’
6-12’
15-25’
E
Acacia smallii
(Acacia
farnesiana)
Acacia, Sweet or
Huisache
15-30’
Height
E
Native
Acacia greggii
Scientific Name
Acacia, Catclaw
Common Name
12-20’
35’
10-15’
10-15’
15-20’
30-45’
6-12’
30-40’
20-30’
Spread
VL
L
VL
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
M
Sun/part
shade
Sun
L
Sun/part
shade
VL
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Water
Light
Ornamental Trees
D
E
E
D
D
E
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
yes
Utility
Without
pruning, forms
large multistemmed
shrub
May colonize
Dies back in
hard winter
(10º); messy
litter on walks,
drives, and
patios
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune lower
drooping
branches;
cold tender
Prune for
desired shape
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B/E
E
B/E
T
Pyrus ioensis var.
texensis
Frangula
caroliniana
Rhamnus
caroliniana
Prunus
caroliniana
Chitalpa
tashkentensis
Prunus virginiana
Lagerstroemia
indica
Crabapple, Blanco
Carolina
Buckthorn
Cherry Laurel
Chitalpa
Chokecherry
Crape Myrtle
Native
Aesculus pavia
Scientific Name
Buckeye, Red
Common Name
4-30'
Up to 30’
25-30'
15-20’
12-20’
10-15’
10-15’
Height
10-20’
15-20’
15-20’
12-15’
15’
7-9’
10-15’
Spread
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
L-M
M
Sun/part
shade
Sun
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
M
Water
Part shade
Light
Ornamental Trees
D
D
D
E
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
yes
yes
Utility
Prune for
shape to
raise canopy;
do not chop
tops; remove
suckers
Trim as shrub
or grow as
tree
Prune for
shape only
and/or to
raise canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Protect from
deer
Prune for
shape only;
defoliates in
summer
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Chilopsis linearis
Scientific Name
Sophora affinis
Styphnolobium
affinis
Leucaena retusa
Crataegus texana
Ilex decidua
llex vomitoria
Ptelea trifoliata
Eve's Necklace
Goldenball
Leadtree
Hawthorn, Texas
Holly, Deciduous
Possumhaw
Holly, Yaupon
Hop Tree “Wafer
Ash”
Dogwood, Rough- Cornus
leaf
drummondii
Desert Willow
Common Name
B/E
B
B/E
E
E
E
T
E
Native
10-15’
15-25’
12-15'
5-16’
15-25’
10-20’
8-15’
10-25’
Height
6’
10-15’
12’
20’
12-15’
15-20
10-15’
15-20’
Spread
Sun/part
shade
M
L-M
Sun/part
shade
M
Sun/part
shade
L-M
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
L
Sun/part
shade
M
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun/shade
Water
Light
Ornamental Trees
D
E
D
D
D
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
yes
Yes
yes
yes
Utility
Prune for
shape only
Prune for
shape only
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Protect from
deer
Prune for
shape or to
raise canopy;
use rock
mulch
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy;
colonizes
Use in natural
landscapes;
colonizes
Prune for
shape to
raise canopy;
remove
suckers; weak
wooded; plant
away from
structures
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E
Arbutus
(xalapensis)
Sophora
secundiflora
Cordia boissieri
Madrone, Texas
Mountain Laurel,
Texas
Olive, Mexican
E
Pistacia texana
Prunus mexicana
Pistache, Texas
Plum, Mexican
B/E
E
Persimmon, Texas Diospyros texana
T
E
E
Native
Eysenhardtia
texana
Scientific Name
Kidneywood
Common Name
15-25’
10-30’
8-15’
10-15’
10-20’
15-30’
8-15’
Height
15-20’
30-45’
8-12’
15’
8-12’
20-40’
6-8’
Spread
L
L
VL
VL
VL
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part sun
Water
Light
Ornamental Trees
D
E
D
E
E
E
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
yes
yes
Yes
Utility
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape into
tree or hedge
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy; may
freeze back –
cold hardy to
20ºF
Just after
bloom prune
for shape only
or to raise
canopy
Don’t use
fertilizers with
copper
Prune after
bloom for
shape only
or to trim up
into mini-tree
form; multitrunked
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T
E
T
Cercis canadensis
Var. texensis
Parkinsonia
aculeata
Garrya ovata spp.
lindheirmeri
Cotinus obovatus
Sapindus
saponaria var.
drummondii
Redbud, Texas
Retama Palo
Verde
Silktassel,
Mexican
Smoke Tree,
American
Soapberry,
Western
Sumac, Evergreen Rhus virens
E
Cercis canadensis
Var. mexicana
Redbud, Mexican
E
E
T
Native
Scientific Name
Common Name
8-10’
15-30’
15-30’
5-11’
12-20’
15-30’
15-30’
Height
6-8’
10-20’
15-25’
5-11’
12-20’
12-15’
12-15’
Spread
Sun/ shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
L
L
L
L
Sun/part
shade
L
Sun/part
shade
VL
VL
Sun/part
shade
Part shade/
sun
Water
Light
Ornamental Trees
E
D
D
E
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
yes
yes
Utility
Prune as
needed to
maintain
natural form
Trim
undesired
suckers;
colonizes
Prune as
needed to
maintain
natural form
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy; do
not plant near
walks/drives
(thorny)
Prune for
shape or to
raise canopy
if desired;
prune suckers
Prune for
shape or to
raise canopy
if desired;
prune
suckers;
multi-trunked
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Myrica cerifera
Wax Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Cupressus arizonica
Ulmus crassifolia
Crape Myrtle
Cypress, Arizona
Elm, Cedar
Scientific Name
Viburnum
rufidulum
Viburnum, Rusty
Blackhaw
Common Name
Rhus lanceolata
Scientific Name
Sumac, Prairie
Flameleaf
Common Name
B/E
T
Native
B
B/E
T
Native
6-15’
10-15’
15-20’
Spread
M
Sun/part
shade
25-60’
20-50’
4-30'
Height
25-35’
15-25’
10-20’
Spread
L
L
Sun/part
shade
L-M
Sun
Sun
Light
Water
L
L
Water
Sun/shade
Sun/part
shade
Light
Downtown Gateway Trees
10-15’
10-30’
10-30’
Height
Ornamental Trees
D
E
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
E
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
yes
Utility
yes
Utility
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
Prune for
shape to raise
canopy; do
not chop
tops; remove
suckers
Maintenance
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape or to
raise canopy
right after
bloom
Prune for
shape; may
colonize
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B/E
B/E
Sophora
secundiflora
Quercus macrocarpa
Quercus
muhlenbergii
Quercus laceyi
Mountain Laurel,
Texas
Oak, Bur
Oak, Chinquapin
Oak, Lacey
E
E
B
llex vomitoria
Holly, Yaupon
B/E
Ilex decidua
Holly, Deciduous
Possumhaw
Native
Ulmus parvifolia
Scientific Name
Elm, Lacebark
Common Name
20-35’
30-60’
50-75’
10-20’
15-25’
12-15'
40-60’
Height
25’
30-40’
50’+
8-12’
10-15’
12’
30-40’
Spread
Sun
Sun
Sun
VL
M
VL
L
L-M
Sun/ part
shade
Sun/part
shade
L-M
M
Water
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Light
Downtown Gateway Trees
D
D
D
E
E
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Yes
yes
Yes
Utility
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy, if
desired
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Just after
bloom prune
for shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Do not plant
in black soils
where cotton
crops were
grown
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Cercis canadensis
Var. texensis
Redbud, Texas
Abelia grandiflora
Acuba japonica
Abelia Glossy
Acuba
Screening
Scientific Name
Prunus mexicana
Plum, Mexican
Common Name
Quercus polymorpha
Scientific Name
Oak, Monterey
(Mexican White)
Common Name
Native
B/E
T
Native
3-5’
6'
Height
15-30’
15-25’
40-60’
Height
Spread
3-5'
6’
L
Sun/part
shade
Part shade
Sun/part
shade
Light
M
L-M
Water
L
Sun/part
shade
Water
VL
Light
Sun
Shrubs
12-15’
15-20’
30-40’
Spread
Downtown Gateway Trees
E
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
D
D
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
yes
yes
Utility
May need to
cover in hard
frost; pruning
not necessary
Selectively
prune the
‘wild hairs’ for
a natural look,
shaping not
necessary
Maintenance
Prune for
shape or to
raise canopy if
desired; prune
suckers; multitrunked
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
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3-5'
4-6’
4-6’
8-12'
Callistemon
citrinus
Cotoneaster sp.
Teucrium
fruticans
Rhaphiolepis
indica
Ilex cornuta
'Burfordii'
Ilex cornuta
'Burfordii Nana'
Bottlebrush
Cotoneaster
Germander, Bush
Hawthorne, Indian
Holly, Burford
Holly, Dwarf
Burford
4-6’
8’
10-12’
Fatsia japonica
3-6’'
Height
Aralia, Japanese
E
Native
Berberis trifoliata
Scientific Name
Agarita
Common Name
3-4’
8-10’
4-6’
4-6’
4-7’
6’
10-12’
3-6’
Spread
M
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/Part
shade
M
Sun/Part
shade
M
Part shade/
shade
L
VL
Sun/Part
shade
Sun
Water
Light
Shrubs
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune for
natural look,
shaping not
necessary
Pruning
usually not
necessary
Prune the
‘wild hairs’ for
a natural look,
shaping is not
necessary
Prune for
natural look,
shaping not
necessary
Prune for
natural look;
shaping not
necessary
Remove
yellow foliage
Pruning not
necessary
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5-15'
6-10’
4'
Jasminum mesnyi
Nerium oleander
Feijoa
sellowianan
Rosmarinus
officinalis
Jasmine, Primose
Oleander
Pineapple Guava
Rosemary, Upright
X
Ilex vomitoria
'Nana'
Holly, Dwarf
Yaupon
6-8’
2-4'
8-10
Ilex cornuta ‘Nellie
R. Stevers’
3-4'
Height
Holly, Nellie R.
Stevens
Native
Ilex cornuta
'Rotunda nana'
Scientific Name
Holly, Dwarf
Chinese
Common Name
4-6’
6-8’
5-15’
8-15’
2-4’
5-6’
3-6’
Spread
Sun
Sun
M
M
VL
L
Sun/Part
shade
Sun
L
L-M
L
Water
Sun/shade
Sun
Sun/Part
shade
Light
Shrubs
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune for
natural look,
or shape as
desired; cut
back by ½
in winter to
prevent leggy
look
Prune for
desired shape
Pruning not
needed;
cut back
undesired
shoots; cold
tender; all
parts of plant
toxic
Prune for a
natural look;
can be hedge
Pruning
not usually
necessary
Prune in
mid-winter to
shape
Prune for
natural look,
shaping not
necessary
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Leucophyllum
frutescens
Scientific Name
Galphimia
Myrica cerifera
Xylosma
congestum
Wax Myrtle,
Southern
Xylosma
Myrica pusilla;
Wax Myrtle, Dwarf Morella cerifera
var. pumila
Thryallis, Golden
Showers
Sumac, Evergreen Rhus virens
Sage, Texas
Common Name
B
B/E
T
Native
12-20’
Shrub to -12’
3-5’
4-6’
4-10’
4-5'
Height
8-15’
6-15’
3-6’
4’
4-6’
4-5’
Spread
M
M
Sun/ part
shade
M
Sun/ part
shade
Part shade/
sun
L
L
Sun/Part
shade
Sun
L
Water
Sun
Light
Shrubs
E
E
E
E
E
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Can be
trained as a
tree or hedge
May be used
as screen or
trained into
small tree
Sensitive to
cold or below
freezing
temperatures
which may
defoliate or
cause severly
browned
leaves
Little
maintenance
required;
lightly prune
if needed,
to reduce
legginess
Prune for
natural look,
shaping not
necessary;
don’t shear!
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Hibiscus syriacus
Buddleja
marrubiifolia
Lagerstroemia
indica
Duranta erecta
Mimosa borealis
Philadelphus
coronarius
Butterfly Bush,
Wooly
Crape Myrtle
Duranta,
Skyflower
Mimosa, Fragrant
Mock Orange
Scientific Name
Althea or Rose of
Sharon
Large
Common Name
E
T
Native
8-12’
6-8’
5-10’
4-30’
5'
4-12'
Height
6-8’
6-8’
4-10’
10-20’
5’
10’
Spread
VL
L-M
Sun/part
shade
L-M
Sun/part
shade
Sun
L-M
M
M
Water
Sun
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Light
Shrubs
D
D
D
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune nonflowering
woody stems
immediately
after flowering
Little
maintenance
necessary
Cutback after
freeze; little
maintenance
required
Prune for
shape or to
raise canopy;
do not chop
tops; remove
suckers
Shear back
after bloom
to encourage
more blooms
Susceptible to
Cotton Root
Rot
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6'
6-8'
Punica granatum
Rosa 'Mutablis'
Cassia
corymbosa
Rose, Mutabilis
Senna, Flowering
10’
10-15'
Pomegranate
3-7’
Caesalpinia
mexicana
5-15'
Height
Poinciana, Mex.
Bird of Par.
4-6’
Native
Caesalpinia
gilliesii
Scientific Name
Poinciana, Bird of
Paradise
Common Name
6-8’
8’
8’
Spread
Sun
L-M
M
VL
Sun/ part
shade
Sun
M-L
L
Water
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Light
Shrubs
SE
SE
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
Prune cold
damaged
brances,
remove
volunteer
seedlings
Prune cold
damaged
brances,
remove
volunteer
seedlings,
seeds are
poisonous
Prune for
shape only
or to raise
canopy if treelike shape
desired
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Viburnum
suspensum
Yucca rostrata
Viburnum,
Sandankwa
Yucca, Spanish
Dagger
Agave tequilana
Agave americana
Callicarpa
americana
Malpighia glabra
Agave, Blue
Agave, Century
Plant
American
Beautyberry
Barbados Cherry
Medium
Rhus aromatica
Scientific Name
Sumac, Fragrant
Common Name
E
B
T
T
B/E
Native
4-6’
4-6'
6'
6’
5-15’
6-8’
6-9’
Height
3-5’
6’
8-10’
6’
4’
6-8’
4-6’
Spread
L-M
L-M
Sun/Part
shade
VL
Part shade/
shade
Sun/part
shade
VL
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun
M
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/ shade
Water
Light
Shrubs
SE
D
E
E
E
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune as
required;
responds well
to shaping
Do not prune
No
maintenance
required
No
maintenance
required
Remove old
bloom stalk
at the base;
divide if
crowded
Prune to
shape or raise
canopy right
after bloom
Prune the
‘wild hairs’ for
a natural look,
shaping not
necessary
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B/E
X
Lonicera albiflora
Salvia ‘Indigo
Spires’
Honeysuckle
Bush, white
Indigo Spires
E
Anisacanthus
quadrifidus var.
wrightii
Flame Acanthus
T
E
Forestirera
pubescens
Elbow Bush
Esperanza/ Yellow
Tecoma stans
Bells
B/E
Opuntia spp.
Cactus, Prickly
Pear
Native
Berberis
thunbergii f.
atropurpurea'
Scientific Name
Barberry,
Japanese
Common Name
3-4’
3-6’
3-4'
4'-8'
4-6’
3-4’
4-6'
Height
5-7’
4-5’
3-4’
4-6’
4-5’
3-4’
4-6’
Spread
L
L-M
Sun/part
shade
VL
Shade/part
sun
Sun/part
shade
L-M
VL
Sun/Part
shade
Sun
L
L-M
Water
Sun
Sun/shade
Light
Shrubs
D
D
D
D
D
E
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Shear back
by 1/3 in midsummer
Prune for
shape after
blooming
Remove
spent blooms;
prune to a 3”
height after
first frost then
mulch
Cut back in
half after first
frost browns
leaves or
before spring
growth, if
desired
Prune to
shape only
Flowers best
when left
undisturbed;
use rock
mulch
Prune as
required;
responds well
to shaping
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Lantana horrida
Sphaeralcea
Ageratina
havanense
Sabal minor
Rosa ' Belinda's
Dream'
Rosa, ‘Cecile
Bruner’
Mallow, Globe
Mistflower, White
(Shrubby White
Boneset)
Palmetto, Texas
Dwarf
Rose, ‘Belinda's
Dream’
Rose, ‘Cecile
Bruner’
Scientific Name
Lantana, Texas
Common Name
B/E
E
T
B/E
Native
3-4’
4'
3-5'
3-4'
2-5’
2-6'
Height
3-4’
4’
4-6’
2-3’
2-5’
4-5’
Spread
Sun
Sun
Sun/shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Sun
Light
Shrubs
M
M
M
L
L
VL
Water
SE
SE
E
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
Prune only
to remove
damaged
fronds
Lightly prune
for shape in
winter
Lightly prune
for shape in
winter
Cut back
in winter
as desired
to keep in
bounds; use
rock mulch
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4’
3'
3'
Rose, ‘Livin' Easy’ Rosa 'Livin' Easy'
Rose, ‘Marie
Rosa ' Marie
Pavie’ Rose ’Marie Pavie' Rosa
Daly’
‘Marie Daly’
Rose ‘Martha
Gonzales’
Rosa ‘Martha
Gonzales’
3’
Rosa 'Knock Out'
Rose, ‘Knock Out’
4-5’
Rosa, ‘Grandma’s
Yellow’
Height
Rose, ‘Grandma’s
Yellow’
Native
Scientific Name
Common Name
3’
3’
3’
3’
3’
Spread
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Sun
Sun
Light
Shrubs
M
M
M
M
M
Water
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
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Scientific Name
Rosa 'Nearly Wild'
Rosa 'Old Blush'
Salvia greggii
Salvia farinacea
‘Henry Duelberg’
Phlomis fruticosa
Salvia guaranitica
Common Name
Rose, Nearly Wild
Rose, Old Blush
Sage, Cherry
(Autumn Sage)
Sage, Henry
Duelberg (Blue
Sage)
Sage, Jerusalem
Sage, Majestic
X
E
Native
3-5’
2-3’
3’
2-3’
5'
3'
Height
4-5’
3-4’
3’
2-3’
5’
4’
Spread
Sun/shade
Sun
Sun
Sun
Sun
Sun
Light
Shrubs
L
L
L
L
M
M
Water
D
E
D
E
SE
SE
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Cut back to
3” after first
frost browns
leaves
Remove
spent bloom
spikes
Remove
spent blooms
to encourage
flowering; cut
back to 6” in
winter
Cut back
by 1/3 after
bloom cycles;
cut back to 6”
in winter
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
Prune back
by ⅓ in
late winter;
remove spent
blooms to
encourage
repeat blooms
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E
E
E
Perovaskia
atriciplifolia
Cassia
lindheimeriana
Dasylirion
texanum
Malvaviscus
arboreus
Hesperaloe
funifera
Sage, Russian
Senna,
Lindheimer
Sotol, Texas
Turk’s Cap
Yucca, Gaint
Hesperaloe
E
Salvia
penstemonoides
Sage, Penstemon
Big Red Sage
T
Salvia regla
Sage, Mountain
Native
Salvia leucantha
Scientific Name
Sage, Mexican
Bush
Common Name
6’
2-6’
3-4’
3-4'
3'`
3-4'
2-3’
4-5'
Height
4’
3-5’
3-4’
3-4’
3’
1-2’
3’
4-5’
Spread
Sun
VL
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun or shade
L
L
Part shade/
sun
Sun
L
M
Part shade/
full shade
Sun/part
shade
L
Water
Sun
Light
Shrubs
E
E
E
D
D
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Remove
spent flower
stalks
Prune to keep
confined or
when leggy
Remove old
bloom stalks
at the base;
saw-toothed
(sharp) edges
Prune back
after frost
Cut back to
3” after first
frost browns
leaves
Prune back
flower spikes
after bloom
Remove
spent blooms;
shear ⅓ to ½
mid season
Cut back to 3”
after first frost
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1-2’
1-2'
2-3'
E
E
Agave bracteosa
Artemisia 'Powis
Castle'
Symphoricarpos
orbiculatus
Dalea frutescens
Pavonia
lasiopetala
Artemisia
Coralberry
Dalea, Black
Rock Rose
T
2'
1-3'
1.5’
Agave, Squid
T
Agave victoriaereginae
1-1.5’
4-6’
Height
Agave, Queen
Victoria
T
Native
Agave parryi
Yucca recurvifolia
Scientific Name
Agave, Parry’s
Small
Yucca, Softleaf
Common Name
3’
3-4’
2-3’
3-6’
1-2’
1.5’
1.5’
3’
Spread
Sun/shade
L
VL
L
Sun/ part
shade
Sun
VL
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun
VL
Sun/part
shade
VL
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Water
Light
Shrubs
D
D
D
E
E
E
E
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Cut back by ⅓
in late winter;
trim shoots
growing out of
desired area
May shear
back after first
frost browns
leaves
Trim off
runners to
control spread
Prune
removing top
½ at end of
May; prune to
a 4” height in
mid-winter
No
maintenance
required
No
maintenance
required
No
maintenance
required
Remove
spent flower
stalks at base
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B
E
Scutelleria
suffrutescens
Yucca pallida
Hesperaloe
parviflora
Yucca rupicola
Skullcap, Pink
Yucca, Paleleaf
Yucca, Red
Yucca, Twistleaf
E
B
Salvia coccinea
Sage, Scarlet or
'Tropical'
E
Native
Salvia roemeriana
Scientific Name
Sage, Cedar
Common Name
1-2’
2-4’
1’
1’
1.5-3'
1-2'
Height
2’
4’
2’
3’
1-1.5’
1-2’
Spread
L
L
VL
VL
VL
Sun/ part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
VL
Part shade/
shade
Sun/Shade
Water
Light
Shrubs
E
E
E
E
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Remove old
bloom stalk
at the base;
divide if
crowded
Remove old
bloom stalk at
the base
Remove old
bloom stalks
at the base
Cut back
by 1/3 after
bloom
Cut back in
early summer
to 3” and
after first
frost browns
leaves
Trim off spent
bloom stalks
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Stipa tenuissima;
Nassella
tenuissima
Feathergrass,
Mexican; Mexican
Wiregrass
T
B/E
Schizachyrium
scoparium
Bluestem, Little
1-2’
2-3’
4-8'
E
Andropogon
gerardii
Bluestem, Big
Height
2-3'
Native
Nolina texana
Scientific Name
Beargrass
(Sacahuista);
Basket Grass
Common Name
1-2.5’'
1-1.5’
2-3’
3-4’
Spread
L
Sun/part
shade
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
VL
Water
Sun/shade
Light
Ornamental Grasses
SE
D
D
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
No
maintenance
required; rake
out debris if
desired; cutting
back not
rcommended
Rake out
debris,
cutting back
optional, but
not needed/
recommended
Rake out
debris,
cutting back
optional, but
not needed/
recommended
Remove old
bloom stalks
at base; keep
away from
walks as has
sharp edges
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E
B/E
E
T
Sorghastrum
nutans
Chasmanthium
latifolium
Muhlenbergia
dumosa
Muhlenbergia
lindheimeri
Muhlenbergia
rigens
Indiangrass,
Yellow Indian
Grass
Inland Seaoats
Muhly, Bamboo
Muhly, Big;
Lindheimer Muhly
Muhly, Deer
Native
Pennisetum
alopecuroides
Scientific Name
Fountain Grass,
Dwarf
Common Name
1-1.5'
3-5'
4-5'
1-3'
3-5'
2.5-3'
Height
1-1.5’
3-4’
4-5’
3-6’
1-1.5’
2.5-3’
Spread
L
Sun/part
shade
L
Sun/part
shade
M-L
L-M
Part sun/
shade
Sun/part
shade
L`
M
Water
Sun/part
shade/shade
Sun
Light
Ornamental Grasses
D
D
E
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Rake out
debris, cutting
back not
recommended;
if cutting back
do in February
Rake out
debris, cutting
back not
recommended;
if cutting back
do in February
Cutting back is
optional
Cut back to
4” in midFebruary
Sod forming,
cut back 4” in
mid-February
No
maintenance
required; rake
out debris if
desired; cutting
back not
recommended;
if cutting
back do midFebruary
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T
T
Muhlenbergia
dubia
Muhlenbergia
reverchonii
Nolina
lindheimeriana
Muhly, Pine
Muhly, Seep
Nolina; Ribbon
Grass, Devil’s
Shoestring
E
T
Native
Muhlenbergia
capillaris
Scientific Name
Muhly, Gulf
Common Name
1-3’
2-3'
1-3’
2-2.5'
Height
4-5’
1.5-2’
1-3’
2-3’
Spread
VL
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
L
VL
L-M
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Water
Light
Ornamental Grasses
E
D
E
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Remove old
bloom stalks
No
maintenance
required; rake
out debris if
desired; cutting
back not
recommended;
if cutting back
do in February
No
maintenance
required; rake
out debris if
desired; cutting
back not
recommended;
if cutting back
do in February
Rake out
debris, cutting
back not
recommended;
if cutting back
do in February
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Pascopyrum
smithii
Scientific Name
Wheatgrass,
Western
Common Name
Ophiopogon
intermedius
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
Aztec Grass
T
Bouteloua
curtipendula
Sideoats Grama
Native
T
T
Native
Elymus
canadensis
Scientific Name
Rye, Canada Wild
Common Name
1'
1-1.5’
1-3’
2-3’
2-3’
Spread
L
M
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
1’
Spread
Water
M
Light
Part shade /
shade
M
M
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Water
Light
Vines and Groundcovers
Height
1-3’
3-6'
1-3'
2-4'
Height
Ornamental Grasses
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
D
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Utility
No pruning
necessary
Maintenance
sod forming,
quick covering,
may crowd out
other plants
Sod forming
No
maintenance
required; rake
out debris if
desired; cutting
back not
recommended
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Antigonon leptopus
Bignonia capreolata
Dalea greggii
Ficus pumila
Coral Vine
Crossvine
Dalea, Gregg
Fig Vine
T
T
6-12”
Clematis texensis
Clematis, Scarlet
or Texas
T
Clematis crispa
Clematis, Curly or
Blue Jasmine
6-30’+
2-4’
6-30’+
6-30’
to 10’
to 10’
3-6’
T
Spread
Clematis
drummondii
Height
Clematis,
Drummond’s, Old
Man’s Beard
Native
to 10’
Scientific Name
Carolina snailseed
Cocculus carolinus
or Moonseed
Common Name
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
M
M
Sun/part
shade
Sun/shade
L-M
M
L
M
Water
Shade/part
shade
Part shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Light
Vines and Groundcovers
E
D
E
D
D
D
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune only
to direct and
control growth
Pruning not
necessary
Prune annually
to direct and
control growth
Prune only
to direct and
control growth
Mulching will
help keep cool
in hot climates;
needs a
support for leaf
stalks to twist
around
No
maintenance
required; needs
support
Needs a wire
or trellis for
twining leaves
to cling to
Recommended
for natural
landscape only
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Lonicera
sempervirens
Lonicera albiflora
Calyptocarpus vialis
Gelsemium
sempervirens
Lanatana
montevidensis
Ceratostigma
plumbaginoides
Liriope muscari
Honeysuckle,
Coral
Honeysuckle,
White
Horseherb
Jessamine,
Carolina
Lantana, Trailing
Leadwort
Plumbago
Liriope
Ophiopogon
japonicus
Teucrium cossonii
Germander,
Creeping
Monkey Grass
(Mondo Grass)
Phyla incisa
Scientific Name
Frogfruit
Common Name
T
B/E
B/E
T
B/E
Native
4-8"
12-18"
6-12"
1-1.5’
3’
6-10"
3-6’
4-6’
6-8”
Height
6-10”
12”
3-5’
4+’
6-20'
1’+
4-5’
6-12’
1.5-2’
1.5-2’+
Spread
Part shade/
shade
Sun/shade
M
M
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
M
VL
L
L-M
L
L-M
Water
Sun/part
shade
Sun/shade
Shade/part
sun
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Sun/shade
Light
Vines and Groundcovers
E
E
D
E
E
D
D
SE
E
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Can be mowed
Mow back to
3” in February
if foliage looks
ragged
Cut back in
February
Shear back in
late winter if
ragged
Prune only
to direct and
control growth
No
maintenance
required
Prune for
shape after
blooming
Prune to direct
and control
growth
Sheer to
encourage
compact
growth
No
maintenance
required
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Origanum vulgare
Passiflora affinis;
corona de Cristo
Passiflora incarnata
Rivina humilis
Setcreasea pallida;
Tradescantia pallida
Rosa banksiae
Oregano
Passion Flower,
Bracted
Passion Vine/
Flower or
mayhpop
Pigeonberry
Purple Heart
Rose, Lady
Banksia
Rosmarinas
Rosemary, Trailing officinalis var.
prostratus
Orbexilum sp. nov.
Scientific Name
Mountain Pea
Common Name
B/E
T
E
Native
1-2”
10-15’
1'
1-1.5'
10”-2’
8-12”
Height
2.5-4’+
15-20’
3’+
2’
6-15’
3-6’
4’+
2-3’+
Spread
Sun
Sun
Sun/shade
Sun
Sun/part
shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun
Sun/shade
Light
Vines and Groundcovers
L
M
L
M
L-M
L
M
L
Water
E
E
E
D
D
D
E
SE
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune
occasionally
to encourage
compact
growth
Prune after
spring bloom
to control and
direct growth
Keep confined
by pruning
Prune for
natural look,
shaping not
necessary
Prune to direct
and control
growth; cut
back unwanted
suckers
Prune to direct
and control
growth; cut
back unwanted
suckers
Mow back to 3”
in February if
desired
Prune
occasionally
to encourage
compact
growth
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Scientific Name
Carex tumulicola
Carex flacca
Carex cherokeensis
Carex perdentata
Carex texensis
Sedum nuttallianum
Dichondra argentea
Clematis paniculata
Sedge, Berkeley
Sedge, Blue
Sedge, Cherokee
Sedge, Meadow
Sedge, Texas
Sedum
(Stonecrop)
Silver Ponyfoot;
Silver Falls
Sweet Autumn
Clematis
Santolina chamae
Santolina
(Lavender Cotton) cyparissus
Common Name
T
T
T
B/E
T
Native
2-4"
4-12"
6-8"
1-1.5'
2-2.5’
6-12”
1'
1-1.5'
Height
10-20'
2’+
1-2’+
6-18”
1.5’
1’
15-18”
1’
1.5-2.5’
Spread
Sun/shade
Sun/part
shade
Sun/shade
Sun/shade
Sun/shade
Part shade
M
L
L
L
L
M
L
L
Part shade/
shade
Sun/shade
VL
Water
Sun
Light
Vines and Groundcovers
D
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
No pruning
required
No pruning
required
Prune
unattractive
foliage
Prune
unattractive
foliage
Trim to contain;
can remove
seedheads at
end of season
Prune
unattractive
foliage
Prune
unattractive
foliage
Prune plants
that have
begun to die in
center
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Stemodia lanata or
Stemodia tomentosa
Wooly Stemodia
Fraxinus
Juniperus ashei
Maclura pomifera
Ash, Arizona
Ashe Juniper,
Cedar, Mountain
Cedar
Bois d’Arc, Osage
Orange
Scientific Name
T
Wisteria frutescens
Wisteria, Texas
Common Name
T
Millettia reticulata
Wisteria,
Evergreen
T
Native
B/E
Parthenocissus
quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper
T
Native
Viola missourensis
Scientific Name
Violet
Common Name
20-35’
20-30’
Height
4-6"
25-30’
15’
4-6”
Height
M
L
Part shade/
sun
Sun/part
shade
Spread
Sun
Sun/Part
shade
Light
M
L-M
Water
M
Sun
L
L/M
Part shade/
shade
Sun/shade
Water
Light
Controlled Plant List
3’+
3-6’
8’
to 40’+
8-12”
Spread
Vines and Groundcovers
E
E
Evergreen/
Deciduous
D
D
SE
D
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Utility
Maintenance
Prune
unattractive
foliage
Lightly prune in
late winter
Prune in winter,
if needed
Prune to
control growth
No
maintenance
required
Maintenance
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Populus deltoids
Cupressus
sempervirens
Ulmus pumila
Trachelospermum
asiaticum
Celtis laevigata
Acer saccharinum
Myoporum
parvifolium
Pyrus calleryana
Campsis radicans
Cypress, Italian
Elm, Siberian
Jasmine, Asian
Hackberry
Maple, Silver
Myoporum
Pear, Bradford
Trumpet Vine
Scientific Name
Cottonwood,
Eastern
Common Name
B/E
Native
3-12”
30-40’
1-1.5’
40-90’
Height
6-40’+
6’
4-20’
Spread
Sun/part
shade
L
L
L
Sun/part
shade
Sun/shade
M
M
Water
Sun/shade
Sun
Light
Controlled Plant List
D
E
D
E
D
Evergreen/
Deciduous
Utility
Prune to
control growth;
plant away
from structures
Trim to contain
Maintain
distinct edge
to prevent
spreading
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Prohibited Plant List
Common Name
Scientific Name
Bamboo, Bamboo, Running
Phyllostachys aurea; Bambusa
spp.
Cat’s Claw Vine
Macfadyena unguis-cati
Chinaberry
Melia azedarach
Chinese Parasol Tree
Firmiana simplex
Chinese Pistache
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Tallow
Sapium sebiferum
English Ivy
Hedera helix
Giant Cane; Giant Reed
Arundo donax
Japanese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica
Jujube
Ziziphus zizyphus
Kudzu
Pueraria lobata
Ligustrum, Japanese
Ligustrum, lucidum
Ligustrum, Wax Leaf
Ligustrum japonicum
Mimosa (non-native)
Albizzia julibrissin
Mulberry, Paper
Broussonetia papyrifera
Mulberry, White
Morus alba
Nandina (berrying varieties)
Nandina sp
Pampas Grass
Cortadenia selloana
Paulownia
Paulownia tomentosa
Pines, non-native
Pinus elliottii; P. eldarica, P.
virginiana
Photinia, Chinese
Photinia spp.
Privet, Common
Ligustrum sinense, Ligustrum
vulgare(and others)
Pyracantha
Pyracantha spp.
Russian Olive
Elaegnus angustifolia
Tamarsik, Salt Cedar
Tamarix spp.
Tree of Heaven
Ailanthus altissima
Vinca, Periwinkle
Vinca major & V. minor
Vitex, Lilac Tree; Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus
Wisteria, Chinese
Wisteria sinensis (and others)
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