HomeMy WebLinkAbout0135_80-8 19804N ORDiNANCE AMENDING THE CITY OFF GEORGE-
TOWN.SUBDIVIStON ORDINANCE OF MAY 10, 1977
TO CORRECT OMISSIONS IAND AMBIGUITIES WHICH
HINDER ENFORCEMENT OF THE PURPOSE AND IN-
TENT OF THE ORDINANCE -AND TO ESTABLISH A
REQUiREMENT FOR DEVELOPERS TO INDICATE ON
SUBDIVISION PLATS'HEIGHT ZONING RESTRICT-
IONS AND RUNWAY CENTER LINE EXTENSIONS WITH-
IN 2 MILES OF THE GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL AIR-
PORTAND-TO ESTABLISH SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE
CRITERIA AND STREET'RtGHT-OF-WAY DRIVEWAY
CONSTRUCTIOW PERMIT PROCEDURES.
WHEREAS, the CityofGeorgetown did enact an ordinance regulating
subdivision and resubdivision of land for the purpose of development
within the City limits and the EkTJ on May 10th, 1.977: and
WHEREAS, experience under the.subdivislon ordinance since enactment
has revealed certain omissions and ambiguities which hinder enforcement
of the purpose and Intent of the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City staff and planning and zoning commission have
formulated recommended amendments which if enacted will clarify the pur-
pose and Intent of the ordinance# therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE- CITY OF GEORGETOWN.
Part 1. The following Sections of the.Subdivi's:on Ordinance.are amended
as Indicated by underlines.
Section 3PURPOSE, AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION
3.02 As used herein,, the, term 11subdivislon" shall, mean the
division of a tract or parcel of land Into two (2) or
more lots or building areas for the, purpose, whether'
immediate or future, of sate or building development,
and shall Include resubdivision. "Resubdivt'sion" shall
mean any change I.n the division of any existing sub-
division or any change in lot or building area size
therein, or the relocation of'any street lines.
3,03 Any owner of Ian& located inside of or within one (1)
mile of the corporate 1`1mi'ts of the City of Georgetown
wishing to subdivide such land shall submit to then,
Planning and Zoning Commtsslon a plan of subdivision
which shall conform to the minimum requirements set
forth in these regulations. An owner subdividing his
land Into parcels of not less than,5 acres each for
non commercial use and not involving new street ar city
utilit_es shall be exempt from their requirements. Any
ownei,3ubdtvlding,his )and into parcels. of i acre or,
more for residential or commerclaa purposes shall be 4
subject to all regulations ,set forth In this ordinance
except as set forth in SECTION 5, PARAGRAPH 5.09.
3, 0,4 No subdlytsion plat or plan shall .be filed or recorded;
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and no lot or -parcel of land' in. a subdlvision inst'de
or within; o6`6-0) ml it af the corporate limits of George-
town shall be improved or sold, until, the final plait
or plan forrcommercial deyelopment,shal`i have approved`
by the Planning and Zoning'Commis.sion
3.05 The City of -Georgetown will not furnish any Cl.ty services-,
tgmporary or. permapent.or issue ani! Plumbing, electrical
or adding permits until all subdivision utility,
street and drainage construction has been completed and
accepted by the City of Georgetown. (No Exceptions)