Ord 2013-035/Amending Chapters 1 through 8 of the Land Development Code to implement the changes made through Ord 2013-16 which adopted the comprehensive plan

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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE Chapter 1 - DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES ARTICLE 6: - PLATTING PROCEDURES DIVISION 7: - MINOR SUBDIVISION PLATS Section 1...6„ "T„ 5 ,,. Appealls 1 The applicant may appeal a decision of the Director conditionally approving or denying a Minor Subdivision Plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The appeal shall be processed and decided in accordance with Article 10, Division 2. Section 1...6 „"T...6 ,,. Cirliiteirliia for Appirovall l The Director, or the Planning and Zoning Commission on appeal, shall decide whether to approve, conditionally approve or deny the Minor Subdivision Plat application based upon the following criteria: (a) The Minor Subdivision Plat is consistent with all zoning requirements for the property, all other requirements of this Land Development Code that apply to the plat, and any approved development agreement; (b) The Minor Subdivision Plat conforms to the approved Watershed Protection Plan (Phase 2); (c) All lots to be created by the plat already are adequately served by all required City utilities and services, and (d) The plat does not require the extension of any municipal facilities to serve any lot within the subdivision. Section 1...6.7.7 ,,. Ilf;;° Ipiiiir tiiioin The approval of a Minor Subdivision Plat application shall remain in effect for a period of two years from the date that the application was approved or conditionally approved by the Director or the Planning and Zoning Commission on appeal, during which period the applicant shall make progress towards completion of the plat (as defined in Section 245.005(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended). If no progress has been made towards completion of the Minor Subdivision Plat within the two -year period, the Minor Subdivision Plat approval shall expire and the plat shall be deemed null and void. If progress is made towards completion of the Minor Subdivision Plat (as defined in Section 245.005(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended) during a distinct period of time within the two -year period, but after such distinct period, no further progress is made towards completion of the Minor Development Plat for the land subject to the plat (as defined in Section 245.005(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended) for a two -year period, the Minor Development Plat approval shall expire and the plat shall be null and void, unless extended in accordance with Article 3, Division 5 of this Chapter 1. Section 1...6 „"T „6 ,,. Recordation The property owner shall submit the approved Minor Subdivision Plat, following any required revisions, to the responsible official, who shall cause the Minor Subdivision Plat to be recorded in the property records of the county in which the land is located. San Marcos, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 98