Development Application

Applicable Fees and Deposit

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All applications submitted will be found administratively incomplete without permit/development fee payment and the completed plat checklist.

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Development Filing Fees
Type of Fee Fee Amount
Concept Plan/Master Plan $200.00 plus actual professional fees*
Minor/Administrative/Amending Plat $200.00 plus actual professional fees*
Construction Plat $350.00 for the first 10 lots, $20.00 each additional lot plus actual professional fees*
Final Plat $350.00 for the first 10 lots, $20.00 each additional lot plus actual professional fees*
Construction/Final Plat Combined Construction Plat fees plus Final Plat fees plus actual professional fees* Note: If applicant is completing a Construction / Final Plat Combination Submittal, they must pay both the Construction Plat fee and the Final plat fee and deposits for a combined application. 
Replat $200.00 plus actual professional fees*
Vacation of Recorded Plat $150.00 plus actual professional fees*
Infrastructure Inspection Actual professional fees *+ 10% administrative fee**
Appeals $150.00
   

*Professional Cost Deposits: are required on plat and site development/plan permit submissions requiring legal, engineer, and/or other professional service reviews or consultations. Deposits will be calculated based on the applicable fee times 150%. Professional Services fees will be deducted from the deposit as costs to the Village are incurred at a rate of the Actual Cost of Professional Service plus 10.0%. Deposits must be maintained through the life of the project. At any time that the deposit is insufficient to cover actual professional fees.

**Administrative Fees: Administrative Fees are 10% of the application fees. Therefore, total your application fees and multiply it by 10%. Add that 10% to your total application fees.

Development Agreement: $5,000.00 (not refundable) plus $5,000.00 professional service deposit. Total fees shall be $5,000.00 plus actual costs of professional services plus 10% administration costs.

VII. FILING FEES & PLAT RE-SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Section 7.1: Schedule of Fees and Re-Submission Requirements

7.1

  • (a) Fees and charges, as well as other submission requirements, for the submission of applications for the approval of any type of plat and for engineering review and construction observation shall be as provided herein, and may be amended from time to time. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain and comply with the Village’s current fee schedule and submission requirements.
  • (b) Such fees and charges shall be imposed and collected on all applications for approval of any type of plat, regardless of the action taken by the Village Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Aldermen thereon. Such fees shall be collected for the purpose of defraying the costs of administrative, clerical, engineering, planning and review services necessary to properly review and investigate plats and subdivision construction. The cost incurred by the Village to retain professionals to perform necessary development review, possible including but not limited to, the Village Planner and Village Engineer, may be charged directly to the applicant for the actual cost of said professional services.
  • (c) Should a development proposal or plat application lapse or expire, or should it be denied by the Commission or the Board of Aldermen, then that application ceases “pending” status and the project, and its corresponding series of development approvals and permits, shall be deemed to be ended, or “completed”. Any reapplication for any type of development approval for that property shall be considered commencement of a new project, and shall be accompanied by new application materials, including new submission fees, and shall conform to all applicable Village ordinances in effect at the time of submission of the new application.
  • (d) All required fees, unless specifically stated otherwise herein, shall be paid as required in other sections of this Ordinance. Final observation and review fees may be paid at the time the actual review (i.e., final “walkthrough”) of the project is undertaken.

All required fees, unless specifically stated otherwise herein, shall be paid as required in other Sections of the Subdivision Ordinance. Final observation and review fees may be paid at the time the actual review (i.e., final "walk-through") of the project is undertaken.

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Pre-Application Procedures

The applicant should avail himself or herself of the advice and assistance of the Village's administrative officers, including its retained planning and engineering consultants (as applicable), and should consult early and informally with those officers and consultants before preparing a concept plan or any plat in order to save time and money, and to avoid potential unnecessary delays. 

Prior to formal application for approval of any concept plan or plat, the applicant shall request and attend a mandatory pre-application conference with the appropriate Village official(s) in order to become familiar with the Village's development regulations and the subdivision process. At the pre-application conference, the applicant may be represented by his or her land planner, engineer and/or surveyor. No development right (if any) shall vest upon participation in any pre-application conferences. 

Official Submission Date and Completeness of Application for All Types of Plats

The "official submission date" is the date upon which a complete application for approval of any type of plat, that contains all required elements mandated by the Texas Local Government Code, Section 212.004(b) and by the Subdivision Ordinance, is submitted to the Village Administrator, after which the statutory period required for approval or disapproval of the plat shall commence to run. No application shall be deemed officially submitted until the Village Administrator determines that the application is complete and a fee receipt is issued by the Village. 

Plat applications which do not include all required information and materials, as outlined in the Subdivision Ordinance, will not be accepted for official submission by the Village, and will not be scheduled on an agenda until the proper information is provided to Village officials including the Village's retained planning and engineering consultants, if applicable. 

Submission Materials

The application shall include the application, along with the appropriate submission fee, the appropriate number of full-size folded (24" x 36") prints of the plat and an electronic copy of the plat in PDF format as required by the Village's current development review policies and requirements, a copy of any applicable development agreement pertaining to the subject property (if any), and any other applicable information and materials deemed appropriate by the Village. For additional requirements, please refer to pg. 19 of the Subdivision Ordinance. 

Application Type
Subdivision/Plat *

Concept Plan Approval

A concept plan, sometimes referred to as a "preliminary site plan" or a "land study," is required, and submission and approval of a concept plan is the first step in the approval process for a residential or nonresidential development project. 

Submission and approval of a concept plan is specifically required in, but is not limited to, the following circumstances:

  1. In conjunction with an application for a major subdivision plat for a property that is intended for development, particularly for large land parcels; or
  2. In conjunction with any project where a road is to be established or realigned. 

For more information regarding Concept Plan Approval, please refer to Section 2.3 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 23. 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Construction Plat Approval

Following the pre-application conference (as described in Section 2.1 of the Subdivision Ordinance) regarding the overall general development strategy for the property, the applicant shall have prepared a construction plat together with full engineering plans for the construction of the subdivision and all associated public improvements and other supplementary materials, as required by the Subdivision Ordinance or by the Village. For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for construction plat approval, please refer to Section 2.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 24. 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Minor Plat Approval

A minor plat shall meet all of the informational and procedural requirements set forth for a final plat, and shall be accompanied by the required number of copies of the plat, a completed application form, the required submission fee, and a certificate or some other acceptable form of verification from the Bell County Central Appraisal District showing that all taxes have been paid on the subject property and that no delinquent taxes exist against the property in accordance with Section 1.10 of the Subdivision Ordinance. 

For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for Minor Plat approval, please refer to Section 2.11 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 45. 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Final Plat Approval

The final plat shall be in accordance with the construction plat, as approved (see Section 2.4.1 in the Subdivision Ordinance), and shall incorporate all applicable conditions, changes, directions and additions imposed by the Approval Authority upon the construction plat. The final plat shall not be approved until all utilities, infrastructure, and other required improvements have been constructed according to the engineering plans, as approved by the Village's Engineer, unless provisions are made for the completion of the improvements in accordance with Section 6 of the Subdivision Ordinance. The final plat shall not be submitted prior to approval of the construction plat (see Section 2.4 (C) of the Subdivision Ordinance for exception.). For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for construction plat approval, please refer to Section 2.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 34. 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Construction Plat Approval

Following the pre-application conference (as described in Section 2.1 of the Subdivision Ordinance) regarding the overall general development strategy for the property, the applicant shall have prepared a construction plat together with full engineering plans for the construction of the subdivision and all associated public improvements and other supplementary materials, as required by the Subdivision Ordinance or by the Village. For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for construction plat approval, please refer to Section 2.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 24. 

 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Final Plat Approval

The final plat shall be in accordance with the construction plat, as approved (see Section 2.4.1 in the Subdivision Ordinance), and shall incorporate all applicable conditions, changes, directions and additions imposed by the Approval Authority upon the construction plat. The final plat shall not be approved until all utilities, infrastructure, and other required improvements have been constructed according to the engineering plans, as approved by the Village's Engineer, unless provisions are made for the completion of the improvements in accordance with Section 6 of the Subdivision Ordinance. The final plat shall not be submitted prior to approval of the construction plat (see Section 2.4 (C) of the Subdivision Ordinance for exception.). For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for construction plat approval, please refer to Section 2.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 34. 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Amending Plat Approval

An amended plat shall meet all of the informational and procedural requirements set for for a final plat, and shall be accompanied by the required number of copies of the plat, a completed application form, the required submission fee, and a certificate or some other acceptable form of verification from the Bell County Central Appraisal District showing that all taxes have been paid on the subject property and that no delinquent taxes exist against the property in accordance with Section 1.10 of the Subdivision Ordinance. 

For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for construction plat approval, please refer to Section 2.9 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 42. 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Development Plat

For the purposes of this Section, the term "development" means the construction of any building, structure or improvement of any nature (residential or nonresidential), or the enlargement of any external dimension thereof. This section shall apply to any land lying within the Village or within its extraterritorial jurisdiction in the following circumstances:

  1. The development of any tract of land which has not been platted or replatted prior to the effective date of the Subdivision Ordinance, unless expressly exempted herein; or
  2. The development of any tract of land for which the property owner claims an exemption from the Village's Subdivision Ordinance, including requirements to replat, which exemption is not expressly provided in such regulations; or
  3. The development of any tract of land for which the only access is a private easement or street; or
  4. The division of any tract of land resulting in parcels or lots each of which is greater than 5 acres in size, and where no public improvement is proposed to be dedicated or constructed.

For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for development plat approval, please refer to Section 2.7 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 38. 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Replatting Approval

Unless otherwise expressly provided in the Subdivision Ordinance, a property owner who proposes to replat any portion of an already approved and filed final plat, other than to amend or vacate the plat, must first obtain approval for the replat under the same standards and by the same procedures prescribed for final platting of land by this Ordinance. All improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the same requirements as for a construction or final plat, as provided in the Subdivision Ordinance. The Village Administrator may waive or modify requirements for a construction replat under certain circumstances where the proposed replat does not involve a large land parcel or an existing structure or business on the subject property, and where the proposed plat revisions are relatively simple in nature. 

For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for replat approval, please refer to Section 2.8 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 40. 

Procedures and Submission Requirements for Plat Vacation Approval

  • By Property Owner: The property owner of the tract covered by a plat may vacate, upon review and approval by the Commission, the plat at any time before any lot in the plat is sold. The plat is vacated when a signed, acknowledged instrument declaring the plat vacated is approved and recorded in the manner prescribed for the original plat (instrument language is available from the Village, upon request). 
  • By All Lot Owners: If some or all of the lots covered by the plat have been sold, the plat, or any part of the plat, may be vacated on the application of all the owners of lots in the plat with approval obtained in the manner prescribed for the original plat.
  • Criteria: The Commission shall review and may approve, the petition for vacation on such terms and conditions as are in accordance with Section 212.013 of the Texas Government Code, and as are reasonable to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. As a condition of vacation of the plat, the Commission may direct the petitioners to prepare and seek approval of a revised final plat in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance such that the property does not become "unplatted." 
  • Effect of Action: On the execution and recording of the vacating instrument, the plat that has been vacated as a result of this instrument shall have no effect. Regardless of the Commission's action on the petition, the property owner will have no right to a refund of any monies, fees, or charges paid to the Village nor to the return of any property or consideration dedicated or delivered to the Village except as may have previously been agreed to by the Commission. 

For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for Plat Vacation approval, please refer to Section 2.10 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 44.

Application Requirements

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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. Additional items may be required prior to approval. As per Section 2.4g of the Subdivision Ordinance, no excavation, grading, tree removal or site clearing activities shall occur prior to approval of the construction plat and engineering plans.

All items must be provided to be considered for processing/review. Per the Subdivision Ordinance Section 2.2d, the Administrator will make a determination of completeness based upon whether the application contains all required elements, documents, materials and fees mandated by State and local Ordinance. You will receive a written notice advising whether the application is complete. If deemed incomplete, the notification will attempt to list all missing or incomplete items.

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL

DIGITAL SUBMISSION (REQUIRED)

  1. All items must be submitted via this application in pdf format (300 dpi resolution, no digital signatures or passwords), unless otherwise noted.

 Hard Copy Submission (required)

  1. All items (2 sets) on 24”x36” paper
  2. Construction plans (2 sets)

APPLICATION AND MATERIALS SUBMITTED WILL THEN BE FORWARDED TO THE VILLAGE ENGINEER FOR REVIEW.

Project Information
(General Location - approximate distance to nearest existing street corner)
(Survey/Abstract no. and Tracts; or platted Subdivision Name with Lots/Block)
Applicant's Information
Engineer/Representative's Information
Are you filing one of the following applications, Development Plat, Replat, Amended Plat, or Vacation Plat? *

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF APPLICATIONS 

Please read the Subdivision Ordinance to determine the procedures and submission requirements for the following types of applications: 

  1. Development Plat: For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for development plat approval, please refer to Section 2.7 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 38. 
  2. Replat: For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for replat approval, please refer to Section 2.8 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 40. 
  3. Amended Plat: For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for construction plat approval, please refer to Section 2.9 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 42. 
  4. Vacation Plat: For detailed information regarding the procedures and submission requirements for Plat Vacation approval, please refer to Section 2.10 of the Subdivision Ordinance on pg. 44.
Items That May Be Required for Submittal
Application Information
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Signed Dedication Instrument
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Subdivision Detailed Information

The plat shall depict and/or include the following (not all-inclusive list):

(Please check the boxes below if the following items are depicted and/or included in the plat.)

Subdivision Detailed Information
Subdivision Plat Notes

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-resistant and legible. Stamps and signatures that may become smudged must include printed clarification of the stamp, i.e., “My Commission expires on (date).”

(Please check the boxes below if the following notes are depicted and/or included in the plat.)

Subdivision Plat Notes
Certification of Application
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.
I hereby agree to waiver of the 30 day approval requirement in order to allow more time to correct deficiencies, address concerns, or otherwise improve the plat pursuant to the Village’s regulations and Village Engineer’s comments.
Requirements for Recording a Plat

Before the Applicant records the Plat, the following items must be submitted or accomplished:

(Please check the boxes below if the following items have been submitted or accomplished.)

Requirements for Recording a Plat
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Contact Information

Gina Pence - City Planner

gpence@saladotx.gov

Address:
Salado Village Offices
301 N. Stagecoach Road
Salado, TX 76571

Phone:
254-947-5060

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