Res 2014-135/Interlocal with Caldwell County for Subdivision Regulations

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1.0 AUTHORITY This Development Ordinance constitutes the rules governing subdivision and platting of property and the permitting of site and subdivision construction within the unincorporated areas of Caldwell County. It is intended to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the County and the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the unincorporated areas, these issues being hereby declared to be worthwhile public purposes and in the public interest. When in conflict with any previously enacted subdivision regulations for Caldwell County, these subdivision regulations shall control. The ordinances and requirements described in this and the following chapters, articles and sections, shall constitute and be designated the "Caldwell County Development Ordinance" and may be so cited. This ordinance regulates the development of property within the jurisdiction of Caldwell County, Texas under authority set forth in the following Texas statutes: A) Texas Local Government Code • Chapter 232 — County Regulation of Subdivisions; • Chapter 242 — Authority of Municipality and County to regulate Subdivisions In and Outside Municipality's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction; • Chapter 245 — Issuance of Local Permits B) Texas Transportation Code • Chapter 251 — General County Authority Relating to Roads and Bridges • Chapter 252 — Systems of County Road Administration • Chapter 253 — County Improvement of Subdivision Roads • Chapter 254 — Drainage on Public Roads • Chapter 255 — County Regulation of Sight Distances C) This Development Ordinance has been approved by the Caldwell County Commissioners Court as a means of implementing County responsibilities described in the Texas Statutes listed above and as required by other statutes applicable to counties. These responsibilities mandate that Caldwell County shall provide for the safety, health and welfare of the general public through its authority to: 1) Administer the orderly development of real property in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code and other applicable regulations; 2) Require that roadways and drainage facilities be arranged, designed, and built in a manner consistent with sound planning and engineering practices and established standards of construction; 3) Require that proposed development demonstrate the ability to provide adequate water and wastewater service and capacity; 4) Protect the County's natural resources in a manner compatible with sound development goals and practices;