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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 05.11.2016Notice of Meeting for the Unified Dev elopment Code Adv isory Committee of the City of Georgetown May 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Historic Light and Water Works Building, 406 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626 The City o f G eo rgeto wn is committed to comp lianc e with the Americans with Dis abilities Ac t (ADA). If yo u req uire as s is tanc e in participating at a p ublic meeting d ue to a disability, as d efined und er the ADA, reas onab le as s is tance, ad ap tatio ns , or acc o mmo d ations will b e provid ed up o n req uest. P leas e c o ntact the City at leas t fo ur (4) d ays prior to the sc heduled meeting d ate, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for ad d itional informatio n; TTY users ro ute thro ugh Relay Texas at 711. Regular Session (This Regular S es s io n may, at any time, b e rec es s ed to convene an Exec utive S es s io n fo r any p urpose authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Go vernment Co d e 551.) A Call to Ord er Public Wishing to Address the Board On a sub ject that is pos ted on this agend a: Pleas e fill out a speaker regis tration form which c an b e found at the Bo ard meeting. C learly p rint yo ur name, the letter o f the item o n which yo u wis h to s p eak, and present it to the Staff Liais o n, p referab ly p rio r to the s tart of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Board cons id ers that item. On a sub ject not pos ted on the agend a: Pers ons may add an item to a future Bo ard agenda b y filing a written req uest with the S taff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. T he req uest mus t inc lude the s p eaker's name and the s p ecific to p ic to b e ad d res s ed with sufficient information to info rm the b o ard and the p ublic . For Board Liais on c o ntact info rmatio n, pleas e lo gon to http://go vernment.georgetown.o rg/category/b o ard s -commissions /. B As of the d ead line, no persons were signed up to s peak on items other than what was posted on the agenda. Legislativ e Regular Agenda C Co nsideration and possible actio n to approve the minutes fro m the Marc h 1, 2016 Unified Development Co d e Advis ory C o mmittee meeting. D Co nsideration and possible actio n to elec t a Vic e-chair for 2016-2017 Unified Development Code Ad visory Committee. E Co nsideration and possible actio n to elec t a S ecretary fo r 2016-2017 Unified Develo p ment Co d e Ad visory Committee. F Review and d is cus s io n o f proposed amend ments to UDC Chapter 3 related to p latting. Valerie Kreger, AICP, Princ ip al P lanner and Jo rd an Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner Page 1 of 37 G Review and d is cus s io n o f proposed amend ments to UDC Chapter 13. Jordan J. Mad d o x, AICP, Princ ipal Planner and Wes ley Wright, PE, Engineering Direc tor H Review and d is cus s io n regarding p ro p os ed language in UDC Chapter 12. Jordan Maddox, AICP, Princ ip al Planner and Nat Waggoner, PMP, Trans p o rtatio n Analys t Adjournment CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times , on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2016, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72 c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting. ____________________________________ S helley No wling, City Sec retary Page 2 of 37 Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Minutes / March 1, 2016 Page 1 of 1 City of Georgetown, Texas Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 3:00 PM Historic Light and Water Works Building, 406 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626 Committee: P.J. Stevens, Chair; Philip Wanke, Vice-chair; Tim Bargainer, Secretary; Henry C. Boecker, Bruce Barton and John Philpott. Committee Member(s) Absent: Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; Jordan Maddox, Principal Planner; Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst; Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director; David Munk, Utility Engineer, Fire Chief John Sullivan, Carolyn Horner, Planner; Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator and Tammy Glanville; Recording Secretary. A Call to Order at 3:08 p.m. B. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda Legislative Regular Agenda C Consideration of the minutes of the January 19, 2016 meeting of the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee. Motion by Committee Member Bargainer to approve the minutes from the January 19, 2016 Unified Development Code Advisory Committee meeting. Second by Committee Member Philpott. Approved (6-0). D Review and discussion of certain road standards in UDC Chapter 12. Jordan Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner and Nat Waggoner, PMP, Transportation Analyst Maddox stated anything presented to the committee today will be redlined moving forward. Staff explained Chapter 12 of the UDC is related to Transportation improvements, streets, platting and development. Discussion among committee members and staff regarding local and neighborhood streets. Fire Chief John Sullivan and Maddox, Principal Planner, discussed updates to street standards addressing current and pending inconsistencies between the adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code and UDC standards. Discussion between committee members and staff regarding wider pavement width, right-of-way, driveway spacing, parking, sidewalks, curb design speed and residential collectors. Page 3 of 37 Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Minutes / March 1, 2016 Page 2 of 1 Chris Brown, will defer his time to the May 11th meeting regarding cul-de-sac connectivity language. Mark Baker, voiced his concerns regarding driveways on residential collectors and suggested staff compare other surrounding communities range for triggering a residential collector. Barker also had concerns with driveway spacing on a corner. Barker and Chief Sullivan discussed alleys and emergency access, speed of the road regarding wider road width and the cost impact to developers E Review and discussion of proposed amendments to UDC Chapter 13. Jordan J. Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner and Wesley Wright, PE, Engineering Director Staff explained Chapter 13 of the UDC is related to Infrastructure and Public Improvements. Discussion among staff and committee regarding Public Improvement Exemptions – the Eighty (80) Percent Rule. Committee would like staff to define the language and clarify the calculation of the 80% rule applying to contiguous properties which includes properties directly across a street. Discussion among Fire Chief Sullivan and committee regarding fire flow. Staff reviewed over Subdivision Variances. Staff briefly discussed when Utility Easements are required and mentioned there is still ongoing conversations on how to handle shade trees, utilities and right of way conflict. Staff stated Section 13.06 Electric Standards is a new section addressing the design of the electrical system for developments. In addition, the location of transformers accessibility, screened and safety issues. Committee asked staff to clarify who’s responsible for the maintenance of the street lights within the city limits or in the ETJ. Committee asked staff to clarify the language regarding Monuments and Control Point Markers being set at 30 inches deep to stable or solid rock. Committee asking staff to clarify Control Network needs and add more specifics. Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director, Maddox and committee discussed Subdivision Improvement Guarantee’s for posting fiscal. Discussion between staff and committee regarding conveyance plats and the likelihood of causing developers to do more phasing. F Review and discussion of proposed amendments to UDC Chapter 3. Valerie Kreger, AICP, Principal Planner and Jordan Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner Kreger, Principal Planner, explained Chapter 3 of the UDC is related to Subdivision of Land. Page 4 of 37 Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Minutes / March 1, 2016 Page 3 of 1 Staff, provided a brief summary of proposed changes to the language and exemptions listed in Chapter 3 due to the expectations of the City for utilities and transportation needs. Staff explained Subdivision and Site Development Plans may not be approved on any parcel of land not otherwise included in a recorded plat. Staff also mentioned one of the biggest changes is the Development Plat in which staff is still exploring. Discussion among committee and staff regarding exemptions for single family residence platting or minor plats. Committee and staff discussed making correction to Item I. 6-inches to 8-inches. G Discussion regarding the regularly scheduled day of the meetings of the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee. Motion by Committee Member Bargainer to move the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee to the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Next meeting will be May 11, 2016. Second by Committee Member Wanke. Approved (6-0). Adjourned at 5:05 p.m. _____________________________________ __________________________________ P.J. Stevens, Chair Tim Bargainer, Secretary Page 5 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Unified Development Code Advisory Committee May 11, 2016 SUBJECT: Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to elec t a Vic e-c hair fo r 2016-2017 Unified Develo p ment Co d e Advis ory Committee. ITEM SUMMARY: Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to elec t a Vic e-c hair fo r 2016-2017 Unified Develo p ment Co d e Advis ory Committee. FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Tammy Glanville, Rec o rd ing S ecretary Page 6 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Unified Development Code Advisory Committee May 11, 2016 SUBJECT: Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to elec t a Sec retary for 2016-2017 Unified Development Code Ad visory Committee. ITEM SUMMARY: Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to elec t a Sec retary for 2016-2017 Unified Development Code Ad visory Committee. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Tammy Glanville, Rec o rd ing S ecretary Page 7 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Unified Development Code Advisory Committee May 11, 2016 SUBJECT: Review and dis c us s ion of p ro p o s ed amendments to UDC Chap ter 3 related to platting. Valerie Kreger, AICP, Princ ipal Planner and Jordan Maddox, AIC P, P rinc ip al P lanner ITEM SUMMARY: Chap ter 3 is p rimarily fo cus ed on develo p ment ap p licatio ns and p ermits. Eac h d evelopment ap p licatio n is o utlined alo ng with p ublic no tic e, ap p licability, proc es s and c riteria. The pro p o s ed revis io ns to Chap ter 3 p res ented at this time relate to the changes to Chap ter 13 and the p latting of land . T his item has b een b ro ught bac k for further d is cus s io n fro m the Marc h 1s t UDC Advis o ry Co mmittee meeting. At this time no new info rmatio n o r s ec tions from this c hap ter have been brought fo rward . The p urpose and foc us o f these amendments is s p ecific ally the provis io n and extens io n o f pub lic imp ro vements at time of d evelopment, including utilities and ro ad s . Currently, the 5 acre p latting exemptio n, stipulated b y s tate law, is creating a s ituatio n where no t all development is respons ib le for the extension of utility lines o r right-o f-way, for examp le. The p ropos ed changes to the chap ter at this time inc lude: The ad d itio n o f a new develo p ment plat p ro cess , as provid ed for in s tate c o de. Effec t: A S ite Develo p ment Plan could not be ap p ro ved without the trac t b eing part of a rec o rd ed p lat, therefo re ens uring the City obtains nec es s ary dedic ation and c ons truc tio n o f pub lic imp ro vements . This will require no n-s ingle family residential trac ts 5 ac res or mo re, p revious ly exempt fro m platting, to plat. The d raft p res ented to the Co mmittee is s till in rough form and ad d itional language will likely b e added b efo re the next meeting. Staff is lo o king fo r feed b ack from the Co mmittee regarding the potential effec ts of req uiring d evelo p ment plats and those s ituatio ns in which the Committee does not feel the requirement would be ap propriate. FINANCIAL IMPACT: - SUBMITTED BY: Valerie Kreger ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Chapter 3 Exhibit Page 8 of 37 Chapter 3 Applications and Permits Section 3.08 Subdivision of Land 3.08.010 Plat Required A. Pursuant to the authority granted in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212 and the  City Charter, prior to the subdivision, resubdivision, assembly or development of any  land within the City or its extraterritorial jurisdiction, all plats and construction plans for  public improvements must first be approved in accordance with these regulations.  B. The owner of a tract of land located within the City limits or the extraterritorial  jurisdiction who divides the tract in two or more parts to lay out a subdivision of the  tract or to lay out streets, parks, or other parts of the tract intended to be dedicated to  public use or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the  streets, parks, or other parts must have a plat of the subdivision prepareduse for  building development, shall cause a plat to be made in accordance with this chapter.  C. A division of a tract under this Section includes a division regardless of whether it is  made by using a metes and bounds description in a deed of conveyance or in a contract  for a deed, by using a contract for sale or other executory contract to convey or by using  any other method.   D. No Site Development Plan, Stormwater Permit, Building Permit, Certificate of  Occupancy, or utility services may be approved or issued for the construction or  development of any parcel or tract of land until a plat has been recorded in accordance  with this chapterunless such property is in conformity with the provisions of this Code.    E. A subdivision plat shall be required for the development of any parcel of land not  otherwise included in a recorded plat.  The division of any lot or any parcel of land by  the use of metes and bounds description for the purpose of development is prohibited.  3.08.020 Exemptions from Required Plat The following situations shall not require review by the City under the subdivision  provisions.  However, Williamson County may still require subdivision approval under its  regulations for subdivisions located in the City’s ETJ.  A. Land constituting a single tract, lot, site, or parcel for which a legal deed of record  describing the boundary of said tract, lot, site, or parcel was filed of record in the deed  records of Williamson County, Texas, on or before May 10, 1977, provided that such  parcel or tract of land has not thereafter been subdivided into two or more parcels or  tracts of land.  However, a subdivision plat shall be required where development on the  parcel or tract of land occurs and where such development is not related to any farm,  ranch, or other agricultural use existing on the existing on the effective date of this  ordinance;  Page 9 of 37 B. A division of land into parts greater than five acres, where each part has at least 25 feet  of frontage on a public street access and no public improvement is being proposed or  required to be dedicated.  The term public improvement shall mean any right‐of‐way,  easement, or physical improvement of any kind intended for public use.  However, a  Development Plat may be required;  C. A division of land created by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, including the  probate of an estate, provided however, that prior to construction of  improvementsdevelopment, a plat meeting the requirements of this Chapter shall be  approved and recorded prior to the issuance of permits;  D. Construction of additions or alterations to an existing building where no public utility  extension or public improvement, drainage, street, parking increase, or street access  change is required to meet the standards of this Code for such building addition or  alterations;  E. Operation of existing cemeteries complying with all state and local laws and regulations;  and  F. Acquisition of land by the City, County, or State for a governmental purpose.  Page 10 of 37 3.08.040 Plat Types Table 3.08.040 Plat Summary Plat Type Description Public Hearing Final Action Expiration Preliminary Plat Required when the extension of public infrastructure, including public utilities and roadways, is required or proposed No P&Z 24 months from approval date unless Final Plat recorded within that time. Phased Preliminary Plats expire 24 months from date last Final Plat recorded. Preliminary Plat that includes existing platted property See Replat P&Z Amendment to approved Preliminary Plat No P&Z Maintains expiration date of original Preliminary Plat being amended Re c o r d i n g P l a t s Final Plat Final Plat of approved Preliminary Plat No Director Must be recorded within 24 months from approval date Plat with more than 4 lots, but with no required or proposed public infrastructure No P&Z Combined Preliminary and Final Plat is available when plat that could qualify as Minor Plat requires land or utility dedication No P&Z Final Plat that proposes qualified Minor Deviations from the approved Preliminary Plat No Director Final Plat that proposes qualified Major Deviations from the approved Preliminary Plat No P&Z Final Plat processed concurrently with Plat Waiver No P&Z Minor Plat Plat involving 4 or fewer lots that does not require or propose public infrastructure or land or utility dedication No Director Must be recorded within 24 months from approval date Minor Plat processed concurrently with Plat Waiver No P&Z Replat A resubdivision of all or part of an existing plat, involving more than 4 lots Yes P&Z Must be recorded within 24 months from approval date A resubdivision of all or part of an existing plat, involving 4 lots or less No Director A Replat involving property that is or has been subject to single or two-family restrictions or zoning within last 5 years Yes P&Z A Replat that is processed concurrently with a Plat Waiver No P&Z Amended Plat Plat meeting the standard qualifications of Amended Plat (i.e. corrections to previous plat, moving lot line, etc.) No Director Must be recorded within 24 months from approval date Development Plat Required at time of development for property not previously platted and exempted from platting at time of division No P&Z Must be recorded within 24 months from approval date 3.08.080 Recording Plats Recording plats are those subdivision plats that are to be a document of legal record and  include Final Plats, Minor Plats, Replats, and Amending Plats and Development Plats.    F. Development Plats 1. Applicability For purposes of this Section, the term “development” means the new construction of  any building or structure not including construction of any building or improvement  used for agricultural, single‐family or two‐family purposes.  This Section shall apply  to any land lying within the City or within its ETJ, as follows:  a. The development of any tract of land which has not been platted or replatted  prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, unless expressly exempted herein; or  Page 11 of 37 b. The development of any tract of land for which the property owner claims an  exemption from the City’s Subdivision Ordinance, including requirements to  replat, which exemption is not expressly provided for in such regulations; or  c. The development of any tract of land for which the only access is a private  easement or street; and/or  d. The division of any tract of land resulting in parcels or lots each of which is  greater than five acres in size, and where no public improvement is proposed to  be dedicated or constructed.  2. Exceptions No development plat shall be required:  a. Where the tract to be developed has received final plat or replat approval or was  created prior to the effective date of this Chapter;  b. Where a subdivision plat is also required under the ordinances of the City;  c. Construction of any building or improvement used for agricultural, single‐family  or two‐family purposes; or  d. Permits for repair or remodeling of an existing structure or for site  improvements (parking areas, driveways, etc.) which involve no increase in  square footage.  3. Effect Approval of a development plat shall authorize the subdivider to seek approval of  installation of any public improvements in accordance with approved subdivision  improvements construction plans. Approval shall also authorize the recordation of  the development plat in accordance with this title.  4. Prohibition on Development No development shall commence, nor shall any building permit, utility connection  permit, electrical connection permit or similar permit be issued for any development  or land division subject to this Section, until a development plat has been reviewed  and approved by the Planning Commission and filed of record at the applicable  County.  5. Approval Criteria The development plat shall not be approved until the following standards have been  satisfied:  a. The proposed development conforms to the Comprehensive Plan, plans, rules  and ordinances of the City concerning its current and future streets, sidewalks,  alleys, and public utilities facilities;  b. Public dedications to serve the development have been tendered; and  Page 12 of 37 c. The proposed development conforms to the general plan, rules and ordinance of  the City that are related to development of a land parcel not otherwise subject to  the City’s platting requirements.  6. Responsibility for Final Action The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have final decision whether to approve,  approve with conditions, or deny the development plat in the same manner as a final  plat.  Section 3.09 Site Development Plan 3.09.030 Criteria for Approval A Site Development Plan shall be approved if it is in compliance with the following criteria:  A. A complete application and fee have been submitted.  B. The application and content of the application are consistent with the provisions of this  Unified Development Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and any other applicable City  regulations.  C. The application and content of the application are consistent with the UDC  Development Manual, City’s Construction Specifications and Standards Manual, this  Code and any written interpretations of this Code.  D. Site Development Plans may not be approved on any parcel of land not otherwise  included in a recorded plat.   D.E. Compliance with any approved plat, Development Agreement or other agreement or  ordinance governing the parcel of land to which the Site Development Plan is related.  E.F. Compliance with any additional Site Development Plan approval criteria required for  Overlay Districts or any Site Development Plan approval criteria adopted as part of a  special area plan.  F.G. Prior to final approval of any plan within the City Limits, the applicant must certify to  the Drainage Engineer that all City Drainage Manual requirements for a Stormwater  Permit are met by the Site Development Plan. Approval of the Site Development Plan  constitutes approval of the Stormwater Permit.  G.H. The Site Development Plan shall conform to standard engineering practices and must  be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Texas, except as otherwise  provided for in this Section.  H.I The materials, embedment, and testing of all private main utility line 6‐inches and  above in diameter shall meet the requirements of the City’s Construction Specifications  and Standards Manual and/or the approved City Building Codes.    Page 13 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Unified Development Code Advisory Committee May 11, 2016 SUBJECT: Review and dis c us s ion of p ro p o s ed amendments to UDC Chap ter 13. Jord an J. Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner and Wes ley Wright, P E, Engineering Direc to r ITEM SUMMARY: Chap ter 13 is primarily foc used o n non-trans portation pub lic infrastruc ture req uirements, such as water/was tewater, elec tric , eas ements , etc . No new material is being p res ented to the c o mmittee but there are some changes to the c hapter that take into ac c o unt the disc ussion from the March meeting and s ubsequent dis c us s io n amo ngs t s taff. As p romis ed, all changes to the chapter are red -lined fro m the language pres ented to the March meeting. Key c hanges to the chap ter inc lude (fro m exis ting c o d e): Narrowing the S ubdivis io n’s 80% Rule Exemption (for s mall projec ts) Propos al - Ens ure that ad eq uate long-range infras tructure needs are not ignored thro ugh ROW and eas ements . S id ewalks in the city limits are not exemp t. F ire Flo w applies , unles s granted an exc ep tio n fro m F ire Chief. Effec t - Regio nal needs fo r the future will be p res erved. S id ewalks will b e built cons is tent with o ther new res id ential c o nstruc tion. Fire flo w will be p ro vided where it is truly need ed and exemp tions p ro vided in rural situatio ns where it is les s c ritical. New sec tion fo r Electric Service requirements Propos al - Cons o lid ate new and exis ting elec tric requirements into one s ec tion. Clarifies what circ ums tanc es req uire und erground extens io ns , loc ation of ab o ve-ground trans fo rmers and s creening thereo f. Effec t - Helps clarify the City's electric des ign req uirements, whic h were s ometimes unc lear. Captures primarily exis ting b usines s p rac tic es , eliminates confusion in lo c atio ns where the City wants to s ee b uried utilities with new d evelopment. Changes since Marc h: * Minor changes to Monumentation. Further c hanges may b e presented later. * Maintenance of s treet lights removed after c ommittee d is cus s io n * Fisc al surety req uirement o f 50% cons truc ted imp ro vements has b een removed after staff disc ussion * Ad d ition of language to lo ngs tand ing City p o lic y regard ing annexation when s ewer service is desired Staff is s eeking c o ns ens us o n the draft of this c hap ter as written, but no formal actio n until a later date. The d es ire is that the c ommittee can set aside for a few months all o r nearly all o f the language in the s ectio ns p res ented here. If there is a particular provis ion or topic that the Committee wo uld like to d elib erate further o r rec o mmend additio nal res earch, we'd like to is olate that no w and b egin to narrow the is s ues mo ving fo rward. Staff antic ip ates d is cus s io n regarding parkland at a future meeting and p o tentially spec ial districts (each are s ections in C hapter 13). FINANCIAL IMPACT: . SUBMITTED BY: Jordan Maddo x Page 14 of 37 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Chapter 13 Draft 5.05.16 Backup Material Page 15 of 37 Page 1 of 9 Chapter 13 Infrastructure and Public Improvements Section 13.01 General Provisions The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure the orderly continuation of public improvements for the future growth of Georgetown, including the planning, design, and construction thereof. The intent of this Chapter is to ensure that development provides for construction of adequate public improvements in a safe, equitable, and efficient manner that does not unduly burden the taxpayers and ratepayers of the community. 13.01.010 Applicability The provisions of this Chapter are adopted pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapters 211 and 212, and the City Charter. 13.01.020 Public Improvements Land proposed for development in the City’s corporate limits and ETJ shall be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, including but not limited to water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, roadways, pedestrian circulation, storm drainage conveyance, and park and recreational facilities. Development seeking or requiring connection to a public utility system shall design and install public improvements in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and shall meet the minimum requirements established by this Code, the City’s Construction Standards and Specification Manual and any other adopted City design or technical criteria. Improvements required for development under the provisions of this Code include, but are not limited to: A. Stormwater drainage system including but not limited to drainage easements, channels, storm sewer lines and inlets, per the provisions of Chapter 11 of this Code. B. Streets, including but not limited to sidewalks, alleys, bridges, and street lighting, per the provisions of Chapter 12 of this Code. C. Utility system, including but not limited to water, wastewater, and electric infrastructure, per the provisions of this Chapter. D. Utility services for communications, gas, other electric providers, or other approved service shall be installed in conformance with the approved utility assignment locations and associated franchise agreements. 13.01.030 Public Improvement Exemptions A. Eighty (80) Percent Rule Within the City’s jurisdiction, residential subdivisions processed as a Minor Plat or a Resubdivision of four (4) or fewer lots may provide certain public improvements to the same or similar level, as determined by the Development Engineer, as the existing improvements for 80% of contiguous adjacent properties that contain a residential or agricultural use. For purposes of this section, “adjacent properties” includes properties directly across a street right-of-way from the subject property. The 80% Rule exemption applies to does not apply to the public improvements required in the following sections or chapters in thisthis Code, except as follows: 1. Chapter 11. Stormwater. 2. Section 12.02. Comprehensive Plan roadway right-of-way dedication. Page 16 of 37 Page 2 of 9 3. Section 12.08. Sidewalks, in the city limits only. Sidewalks in the ETJ are exempt. 4. Section 13.03. Public Utility Easements. 5. Section 13.04. Fire Flow, unless granted an exception by the Fire Chief. 6. Section 13.07. Monumentation and Control Point Markers. 7. Section 13.08. Utility Master Plan lines. B. Residential Rural/Estate Subdivisions Single-family development within the Agriculture (AG) and Residential Estate (RE) Districts, or in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (“Rural Residential Subdivisions”) qualify for certain modified standards throughout this Chapter and other chapters of this Code, where specified. It is the intent that these modified standards be used to create a rural-type atmosphere for a development without sacrificing the integrity of current or future infrastructure systems. The resubdivision of a Residential Rural Subdivision to a density which does not meet the rural exemption, dedicated improvements shall be upgraded in conformance with this Code. C. Subdivision Variances The requirements in the following sections of this Chapter are eligible to be considered for a Subdivision Variance, per Section 3.22 of this Code. 1. Section 13.04 2. Section 13.05 3. Section 13.06 Section 13.02 Public Improvement Requirements The City shall not supply water, wastewater, or electricity according to the standards of this Chapter for any tract of land unless a plat has been approved and recorded for said tract of land, nor shall the cCity have any obligation to extend utility service to any parcel created in violation of the subdivision requirements of this Code. No person shall make a connection to or tap into the city water system, electric system, or wastewater system without a permit or express prior written approval. Temporary utility service may be provided according to the standards and procedures of the utility provider and are not subject to the requirements of this Chapter. 13.02.010 Subdivider to Pay All Installation Costs The developer is responsible for payment of all costs of materials and installation of all infrastructure and public improvements required by this Code, unless otherwise specified. 13.02.020 Continuity of Improvements All public improvements shall be designed and installed to provide for a logical system of utilities, drainage and streets and to create continuity of improvements for the development of adjacent properties. All required public improvements shall be extended to the entire street perimeter of the subject property. a development. Utility assignments can be foundare depicted in the City’s adopted Construction Standards and Specifications Manual. Formatted: Not Highlight Page 17 of 37 Page 3 of 9 13.02.030 Inspection of Improvements 1. During the course of installation and construction of the required improvements, the Development Engineer or designee shall make periodic inspections of the construction to ensure that all improvements comply with the requirements of this Code. Construction that fails to comply with the standards and specifications contained or referred to herein shall be rejected. 2. The City will charge engineering inspection fees during construction and for final inspection. The City will not provide layout work or daily inspection. 3. Compaction tests on embankments and flexible bases, depth tests on flexible bases and pavements, and pressure tests on piping systems are required prior to final approval. 13.02.050 Acceptance and Maintenance of Improvements 1. Upon completion of installation and construction of all required improvements, the developer may seek acceptance of all public improvements by the City. The City may accept public improvements only after the developer has submitted record drawings including a statement signed by a registered Professional Engineer that all improvements have been installed and constructed in accordance with the submitted as-built plans. 2. The developer and their hired contractors shall furnish to the City a written guarantee that all workmanship and materials associated with public improvements shall be free of defects for a period of two (2) year from the date of acceptance by the Development Engineer. A two (2) year maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of the total construction cost of all workmanship and materials shall be submitted to the City per the approved City form. 3. The developer shall furnish all necessary materials to make the final tap or connection. 4. The City shall not repair, maintain, install, or provide any streets, public utilities or services in any subdivision for which a Final Plat has not been approved and recorded, nor in which the standards contained herein or referred to herein have not been complied with in full. 5. Improvements constructed to a standard varying from City specifications but approved by the City shall require a maintenance agreement with a Property Owners Association or other entity acceptable to the City for the proper and continuous operation, maintenance, and supervision of such facilities. A copy of the agreement(s) providing for such shall be presented to the Director and approved as to form by the City Attorney prior to recordation of a Final Plat and shall be filed of record with the plat thereof. Section 13.03 Utility Easements 1. Uniform and continuous public utility easements (P.U.E.) shall be provided along all street lot lines at a minimum of 10 feet. If not dedicdedicated by an existing ated by plat, the easement shall be granted at the time of Site Development Plan or by separate instrument, at the discretion of the Development Engineer. The City may consider approval of an easement location other than along the street lot line. 2. Alongside arterial, major collectors and highways, the P.U.E. shall be a minimum of 15 feet. 3. Utility easements may be required across parts of lots other than as described above, at the discretion of the Development Engineer. If situated between lots, easements for water, wastewater and storm sewer lines shall be at least 20 feet in total width. Where the proposed Formatted: Not Highlight Page 18 of 37 Page 4 of 9 development adjoins an unplatted area, up to a 20-foot easement may be required along the rear of lots adjoining the unplatted area. 34. Where utility easements are not themselves straight due to curved streets, a larger easements shall be provided where needed for overhead electric, at the discretion of the Development Engineer. 5. Utility easements may be fenced if unlocked gates are provided to allow free movement of excavating machines, maintenance equipment, and personnel throughout the full length of the easement. 6. Shade Trees shall not be planted within a street P.U.E, unless approved by the Director. Section 13.04 Public Water StandardsRequirements All subdivisions development shall be served with an adequate water supply and distribution systems for fire protection and domestic use, unless otherwise specified. The developer shall be responsible for providing an approved public water supply system, including but not limited to, water distribution lines, fire hydrants, valves, and water towers, consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. All improvements shall be designed and constructed according to the City’s Construction Standards and Specifications. 1. Where an approved public water supply or distributioncollection main or outfall line is less than one-half mile from the property boundary, connection to the public water supply shall be required and a public water system shall be installed throughout the development. 2. Extension of water utilities shall conform to the City’s adopted Utility Extension and Improvement Policy, as amended. 6.3. The developer shall be responsible for the cost of extension and connection to the existing wastewater collection system. 7.4. The main size for water distribution system improvements and extensions shall be a minimum diameter of eight (8) inches. Water infrastructure shall be of sufficient size to furnish adequate domestic water supply for fire protection in conformance with the City’s adopted Fire Code, as amended. Fire hydrants shall be provided as required by the City’s Construction Standards and Specifications Manual. 8.5. The design and construction of the public water system shall comply with regulations covering extension of public water systems adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).5. For subdivisions development that isare not served by a public water supply, the subdividerdeveloper shall provide to the Development Engineer proof of a safe and adequate water supply. 9.6. Where an approved public water collection main or outfall line is more than one-half mile away from the property boundary, on-site wells may be utilized unless the extension of a water collection main or outfall lines is scheduled in the City’s Capital Improvements Plan to be completed to a location point within one-half mile away from the property boundary within five (5) years from the date of the Preliminary Plat submittal. In such instance, the subdivider shall be required to install a public water system and shall bear the cost of connecting the subdivision to such existing water system. 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Improvements required through the Water Services Master Plan shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 13.08 of this Code. 8. Variances to the requirements of this Section shall be in accordance with Section 3.XXXXX. Section 13.05 Public Wastewater Requirements Standards All development, where desired or required, shall be served with an approved public wastewater system, including but not limited to, wastewater lines, manholes, force mains, and lift stations, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Properties in the ETJ that desire or require wastewater service from the City of Georgetown shall first submit a petition for voluntary annexation, in accordance with Section 3.25 of this Code. All improvements shall be designed and constructed according to the City’s Construction Standards and Specifications. 1. Where an approved public wastewater collection main or outfall line is less than one-half mile from the property boundary, connection to the public water supply shall be required and a public wastewater collection system shall be installed throughout the development. 2. Extension of wastewater utilities shall conform to the City’s adopted Utility Extension and Improvement Policy, as amended. 3. The developer shall be responsible for cost of extension and connection to the existing wastewater collection system. 4. The main gravity size for wastewater improvements shall be a minimum diameter of eight (8) inches. 5. The design and construction of all wastewater systems shall comply with regulations covering extension of public sanitary wastewater systems adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 6. All wastewater systems shall be designed and constructed to operate on a gravity flow basis. In extraordinary circumstances and with the approval of the Development Engineer, a subdivision with lots one (1) acre and greater may design a low-pressure, vacuum, or gravity flow system to minimize the need for lift stations. 7. Where an approved wastewater collection main or outfall line is more than one-half mile away from the property boundary, on-site septic system(s) may be utilized unless the extension of a wastewater collection main or outfall lines is scheduled in the City’s Capital Improvements Plan to be completed to a location point within one-half mile away from the property boundary within five (5) years from the date of the Preliminary Plat approvalsubmittal. In such instance, the subdivider shall be required to install a public wastewater collection system and shall bear the cost of connecting the subdivision to such existing wastewater collection system. 8. Improvements required through the Water Services Master Plan shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 13.08 of this Code. 9. Variances to the requirements of this Section shall be in accordance with Section 3.XXXXX. 10. Section 13.06 Electric Standards The City’s Electrical Engineer or the developer, with approval of the City’s Electrical Engineer, shall Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Font color: Auto Formatted: UDC Level 1 Title Paragraph, Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0" Formatted: Font: Formatted: Font: Palatino Linotype Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", Don't add space between paragraphs of the same style Formatted: Font color: Auto Formatted: Not Highlight Formatted: Not Highlight Formatted: Not Highlight Formatted: Not Highlight Formatted: Font color: Auto Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", Hanging: 0.25", Line spacing: single Formatted: Not Highlight Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering Page 20 of 37 Page 5 of 9 design the electrical system for all development, unless otherwise authorized.. Where permanent electric service is desired and/or improvements required, the electric improvements shall be installed and maintained as follows: 1. For residential subdivisions, all electric distribution lines and individual service lines shall be installed underground unless located within an alley or otherwise approved. If overhead lines existed prior to underground installation, such poles, guy wires, and related structures shall be removed following construction of the underground infrastructure. 2. For non-residential and multi-family development where no existing overhead infrastructure exists, underground electric utility lines shall be required along the street and within the site. Where existing overhead infrastructure is to be relocated, it shall be re-installed underground. 3. Underground electric and communication service lines shall be located and installed according to the Construction Standards and Specifications Manual. 4. Electric transformers and related equipment shall be mounted on pads at ground level. For non- residential development, such equipment shall be located outside of the street yard where practical and preferably located behind the front façade of the primary building structure. Such equipment shall be reasonably separated from pedestrian or vehicular access ways, shall have approved driveway or all-weather vehicular accessibility, shall not conflict with roadway sight visibility, and shall be located outside of future right-of-way. 5. Screening of pad-mounted transformers shall consist of barrier fencing or shrub plantings located no closer than three (3) feet from the transformer, except for the entry side of the transformer which shall have a minimum of 10 feet of unobstructed clearance. The entry side of the transformer shall not face a public street unless located behind the front façade of the primary building structure. The transformer pad shall be located with adequate room for the required landscape screening to occur consistent with these provisions. 6. Once utility service lines have been installed underground, the installation of new above-ground lines in that location is prohibited, except in rare occasions approved by the Electrical Engineer. 7. The installation and maintenance ofof street lights, and connection of electric service thereto, shall be the responsibility of the subdivider/developer as provided in Chapter 12 of this Code. Section 13.07 Monuments and Control Point Markers All subdivision lots shall provide monuments and control points as follows. 1. Along perimeter boundary lines of all subdivisions, the four corners and points of curvature (P.C.) and points of tangency (P.T.) shall be marked with a one-half inch iron rod, two feet in length (or monument of similar substance as approved by the City), set in the center of a concrete monument six inches in diameter and 30 inches deep, with the top flush with the finished grade. The subdivision shall be rotated to the City of Georgetown Control Network established in March 1996 and coordinates included on the plat at the four corner markers. Page 21 of 37 Page 7 of 9 2. Where, due to topographic conditions, permanent structures or other conditions, the view is obstructed between any two adjacent monuments, intermediate monuments shall be set as to assure a clear view between adjacent monuments. 3. At the corners of all lots, all block corners, and at P.C. and P.T. alongside any street right-of-way, corner markers, consisting of a one-half inch iron rod or three-fourths inch pipe, two feet in length (driven to refusal with minimum six-inch depth or monument of similar substance as approved by the City), shall be driven flush with the ground surface to mark the 4. One permanent benchmark shall be installed and referenced to the City of Georgetown Control Network. The Development Engineer may waive the requirement for installation of a benchmark for subdivisions smaller than 50 acres when at least two benchmarks are located within one-half mile of the subdivision boundaries. 5. All monuments and control points shall be placed by a licensed land surveyor, and shall be in place prior to acceptance of any street improvements. Section 13.08 Master Plan Infrastructure The City’s comprehensive plan includes utility master plans for the water distribution, wastewater collection and electric utility. Each master plan identifies future system improvements that are necessary to meet or exceed treatment and transport requirements for the specific utility. The planning horizon for the plan is up to 20 years in the future. A. Line ExtensionConstruction of Master Plan Infrastructure When a master plan requires the installation of regional infrastructure on a property, facilities designed to serve an area in excess of that required to serve a development, the developer shall extend and construct such utilities facilities at their own expense. When these facilities exceed the requirements utility needs for the specific development beyond the utility minimum size, the facility shall be considered Ooversized. All necessary easements and/or rights-of-way for such infrastructure shall be dedicated at no cost to the City. B. Impact Fee Credits When the subdivider constructs line extensions included in the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the subdivider may be eligible for an Impact Fee Credit on the fee assessment for each lot in the subdivision. Impact Fee Credit shall be calculated based upon the number and size of service connections and the allocation of costs in the most recent Impact Fee Calculation. C. Oversizing Cost Participation The City may, at its sole discretion, participate with the subdivider in the cost of oversized facilities based upon, but not limited to the following factors: 1) the approved utility budget for the current year, 2) the ability of the specific utility to fund any future costs, 3) the degree to which the project conforms to and accomplishes the 5-year CIP priorities, 4) the degree to which the project accomplishes the utility Master Plan, and 5) the impact to system operations. Any cost participation contract shall be approved by resolution of the City Council prior to approval of the Final Plat. 1. Cost participation shall be based upon the cost differential between the master plan line size and the minimum line size required to serve the development, for eligible construction costs. Page 22 of 37 Page 8 of 9 2. When the subdivider constructs line extensions included in the current 5-year CIP, the approved cost participation contract shall provide for the payment to be scheduled during the same fiscal year as the CIP project that would have accomplished the line extension, and after the date of the issuance of the Certificate of Acceptance by the City. 3. The fees shall be calculated by the City using information from the developer’s engineer, using a methodology that apportions the developer’s planned usage (based upon the minimum pipe size) to the available usage due to oversizing. The developer’s engineer shall use the City’s approved water or wastewater master plan as a basis for calculating residential flow per dwelling unit. Calculations for non-residential units shall be calculated using the latest edition of the “Design Criteria for Sewage Systems,” as produced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 4. The calculation of cost participation shall be based on construction costs in effect at the time the tap is made. All calculations shall be submitted to the City for appropriate review, verification, and approval. 5. A Cost Participation Contract is not a guarantee of capacity. Guarantee of capacity is achieved through payment of impact fees. Section 13.09 Subdivision Improvement Guarantee In lieu of full construction of all public improvements for a development, a plat may be recorded without partial fulfillment ofacceptance of the required public infrastructure improvements bythrough the posting of financial security to complete the requirement. To be eligible to file financial security in order to fulfill the infrastructure obligations, at least 50% of each required public improvement depicted on the approved Construction Plans shall be completed and inspected, at the discretion of the Development Engineer. Off-sites and improvements required by ordinance to extend to adjacent properties shall not be eligible for posting of financial security. Financial Security shall be provided in an amount of at least 125 percent of the cost of the required public improvements, as estimated by a licensed professional engineer and approved by the Development Engineer. The Development Engineer has the discretion to reduce the percentage of the financial security instrument based on the amount of the construction completed. The City may require the engineer of record to provide annual updates to the estimated costs of the associated improvements to ensure that the City has the adequate funds to install the improvements, if necessary. The financial instrument shall state the name of the development or subdivision and shall list the required improvements and estimate costs thereof. A plat shall not be recorded unless the subdivider has provided the financial security in a form provided by the City and approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. No release of any security shall occur until the City has formally accepted the improvement that is the subject of such security. The guarantee shall not expire. The following methods are acceptable forms of financial security. 1. Performance Bond A bond executed by a surety company licensed in the State of Texas and acceptable to the City of Georgetown. Formatted: Not Highlight Page 23 of 37 Page 9 of 9 2. Trust Agreement A deposit in a bank or trust company in the name of the City, and approved by the City, in a trust account. Selection of the trustee shall be subject to approval by the City. 3. Letter of Credit A letter of credit, in a form approved by the City, signed by a principal officer of a local bank, local savings and loan association, or other financial institution, acceptable to the City, agreeing to pay to the City of Georgetown on demand. Section 13.10 Special Districts Placeholder Section 13.11 Parkland Placeholder Formatted: Not Highlight Formatted: Not Highlight Page 24 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Unified Development Code Advisory Committee May 11, 2016 SUBJECT: Review and dis c us s ion regard ing proposed language in UDC Chap ter 12. Jo rd an Mad d o x, AICP, Princ ipal Planner and Nat Waggo ner, PMP, Trans p o rtation Analyst ITEM SUMMARY: Staff has been working internally and als o with Williamson Co unty staff to review and o verhaul the trans p o rtation provis io ns o f the UDC. There are many majo r c o mp o nents to this Chap ter and s taff has s p ent months reviewing language, editing, moving language aro und to an extent that warranted a clean d o cument ins tead of red -lined o p tion. At the Marc h 1s t meeting, staff presented for d is cus s io n s ectio ns regarding lo cal and regio nal s treet c ro s s -s ections and technic al standards, in ad d ition to some early d is cus s io n regard ing s idewalks. Based o n that dis c us s ion and feedbac k from the c o mmis s io n, staff has d ecided to pres ent the s ame s ectio ns at the May meeting fo r further inp ut and not bring fo rward any new language. As p ro mis ed , any c hanges s inc e las t minute are red-lined . Key points from the presented material fro m Chap ter 12: Major Collector c ro s s -s ectio n Propos al - Inc reas e the ROW o f Majo r C o llecto rs from 73 to 78 feet and the p avement width fro m 45 to 47. Effec t - Allo ws ad d itional room o n a c ruc ial regional roadway fo r pavement, bike, and p ed es trian facilities . Is 2.5-foot additio nal enc roac hment o n either side o f the roadway Add ad d itional ROW at intersections o f Comprehensive P lan ro ad ways . Propos al - Ad d itional right-o f-way flare-o ut for turn lane Effec t - Pres erves ROW need ed for future traffic. Additio nal land enc roac hment req uirement o f 12 feet in c ertain loc ations Intro d uc e an Unloaded Residential Collector. Propos al - De-emphas ize Lo ad ed Collec tors b y red uc ing speed, ADT c apac ity and removing shared d riveway ability Effec t - For collec tors o ver 1200 ADT, d riveways would no t b e allowed.T his is a red uc tion from today's req uirement that all c o llecto rs have 125-fo o t s p acing. Pro p os al is to reduce s p acing to 70 feet for Loaded and remo ve s hared drives . Inc reas e local street pavement Propos al from Fire Dept. - Increase pavement on loc al streets to 31 feet fro m 28 feet where both s id e parking is allowed Effec t - Increas ed pavement for 2-side p arking allows F ire Truc ks comfort with their trucks and apparatus. Increas ed c o s t to d eveloper fo r pavement and maintenance fo r City. No additio nal ROW needed. Require Regional trails Propos al - Regio nal trails treated like p ublic infras tructure, requiring d ed ic atio n and cons tructio n (in conjunc tion with new Parkland s ection) Effec t - Connec t City's p ed es trian/bike network and integrate regional trail s ys tem into d evelop ments . Ad d itional c o s t o f c o ns truc tio n to d evelopers. Disc ussion/Res earc h fro m last meeting: * There was muc h dis c ussion about the need fo r increasing p avement o n loc al s treets . P lanning and Engineering staff went o ut on sites to walk and meas ure vario us lo cal s treets . The 31 fo o t p ro p o s al is the comfort level o f C hief Sullivan. Staff has been c ompiling d ata regarding impac ts to d evelopment and City/County maintenanc e for ad d itional pavement widths and imp ervious c over. No c hanges are proposed Page 25 of 37 at this time. * Average Daily Trip ranges of lo cal and collec to r s treets was b ro ught up . S taff has res earched other cities ADT thresholds and their technic al design requirements as well. There are s ome o ther c ities that have a higher cap o n res idential collec tors b ut also require larger roadways with higher des ign s p eed s . Geo rgeto wn's Travel Demand Mo d el and entire OTP has b een b as ed on the exis ting ADT numb ers . No changes are being p ro p o s ed to the ADT levels at this time. * Spac ing of driveways on Lo ad ed Res id ential Collec tors. The c o nc ern exp res s ed was that the 100-foot s p acing made it imp o s s ib le to have fro nt-loaded lo ts .Staff is s ubmitting a revis ion to the s p acing req uirement to 70 feet b as ed on design s p eed and ADT. * Pavement width o f Lo ad ed Res id ential Collec tors (LRC). Cons id ering the lower ADT and lower design s p eed no w required for LRCs, staff lowered the pavement wid th from 37 to 35 feet. Sidewalks were als o lo wered fro m 6 feet b ack to the current UDC req uirements o f 5 feet. * Table note req uiring collec tors to end in a 4-way p ublic street. That p ro vis io n has b een d eleted. * Street tangent maximum. The 600-fo o t requirement has been deleted . Direc tion As with Chapter 13, s taff is s eeking s o me general c o ns ens us o n the draft language of this c hapter as written, b ut no fo rmal ac tion until a later d ate. T here are some p ro visions of this Chap ter that will warrant further d is cus s ion, either at the next meeting or a future meeting, b ut staff would like to move on to other s ectio ns o f the C hapter at the next meeting that have not yet b een p res ented. We'd like to continue d is cus s ing and res earching any topic s that the gro up d es ires and set aside s ome o f the o thers so that we can move forward narrowing the conversation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: . SUBMITTED BY: Jordan Maddo x ATTACHMENTS: Description Type UDC Chapter 12 Excerpts 5.05 Backup Material Page 26 of 37   Page 1 of 11  Chapter 12 Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation Section 12.01 General 12.01.010 Purpose The planning for an integrated vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle transportation network is essential for  the continued efficient movement of people and goods. These standards ensure that public roads,  sidewalks and trails in the city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction are of a sufficient quality to  ensure public health, safety, and welfare; and that the comprehensive network has sufficient  connectivity and access from residential areas to commercial and employment centers to promote the  safe, orderly, and healthful development of the City. The City’s Comprehensive Plan shall serve as a  guide for the location and  functionality of a cohesive and integrated transportation network.  An interconnected street system is necessary to ensure that streets function in an interdependent  manner, provide adequate access for emergency and service vehicles, enhance walkability by ensuring  connected transportation routes, and provide continuous and comprehensible traffic routes. Adequate  streets shall be provided such that the arrangement, character, extent, width, and grade of each shall be  considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, to the topographical conditions, to the  public safety and convenience, and to their appropriate relationship to the proposed use of the land to  be served by such streets.  12.01.010 Authority The provisions of this Chapter are adopted pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapters 211  and 212, and the City Charter.  12.01.040 Applicability A. The standards of this Chapter apply to all development within the jurisdiction of the City of  Georgetown.  B. All required improvements shall be designed to the City standards set forth herein, and as  described in the Construction Specifications and Standards Manual or any specially‐developed  constructions standards provided by the Development Engineer.   C. No subdivision development shall be approved until conformance to these standards is  demonstrated.  Section 12.02 Comprehensive Plan Thoroughfares The City’s Comprehensive Plan includes elements for Regional Trails and an Overall Transportation  Plan. Goals from the Overall Transportation Plan include:  A. Improve the local roadway system, including new thoroughfare linkages to enhance connectivity,  improved and coordinated traffic signalization, and access management standards.  B. A functional, well‐integrated, multi‐modal transportation system providing a variety of choices.  C. Reduce reliance on single‐occupant automobile traffic and enhance bicycle and pedestrian  mobility and accessibility by encouraging compact land use development.  Form Form Form Form Form spac Page 27 of 37   Page 2 of 11  D. Provide for a high degree of safety for motorists, transit users, pedestrians and bicyclists.  E. Discourage through‐traffic on collector and local streets.  F. Preserve right‐of‐way for future roadway development and expansion.  12.02.010 General It is necessary and desirable to obtain rights‐of‐way for off‐site, abutting, and internal streets to  support new development at the time of platting or development of the land. All development shall  provide for adequate roads to support proposed development through compliance with the following  minimum standards governing dedication and improvement of internal roadways and adjacent  thoroughfares.  For purposes of this Section “adjacent thoroughfares” shall include thoroughfares  abutting the proposed subdivision, whether located within the boundaries of the subdivision or within  public rights‐of‐way. Each development shall provide for the continuation of all streets depicted on the  City’s Overall Transportation Plan, approved Concept Plans, plats, or other City‐approved document  depicting a planned street connection.  The precise alignment of thoroughfares included in the Overall Transportation Plan may be varied to  allow adjustments that increase the compatibility of the right‐of‐way with natural or man‐ made  features such as steep slopes, waterways, wildlife habitats, neighborhoods, historic structures, or  existing roadways.  12.02.020 Minimum Road Standards A. Standards and Specifications The developer shall dedicate and improve all required rights‐of‐way for internal roadways and  adjacent thoroughfares in accordance with the classification of streets contained in the  Comprehensive Plan. Utility assignments within street rights‐of‐way can be found within the  City’s adopted Construction and Specifications Manual  B. Dedication and Improvement of Internal Roadways and Adjacent Thoroughfares 1. The developer shall dedicate and improve one‐half of the right‐of‐way necessary to meet the  specification in the Comprehensive Plan.  2. In addition to meeting the dedication and improvement requirements to meet the minimum  Comprehensive Plan specifications, the City may require additional land and improvements  for rights‐of‐way for adjacent thoroughfares where necessary to achieve adequacy of the road  network and where such additional land and improvements are proportional to the traffic  impacts generated by the proposed development, depending on factors such as the impact of  the development on the adjacent thoroughfare, the timing of development in relation to need  for the thoroughfare, and the likelihood that adjoining property will develop in a timely  manner.  3. In the case of adjacent frontage or service roads for State and Federally designated highways,  the property owner shall dedicate sufficient right‐of‐way and make authorized improvements  in order to provide an adequate road network to serve the development.  C. Participation in Costs of Improvements The City may participate in the costs of improvements required by this Section in order to  achieve proportionality between the traffic impacts created by the proposed development and the  obligation to provide adequate roadways. In such cases, the developer shall be responsible for the  Form spac Form Cust Form Page 28 of 37   Page 3 of 11  entire initial costs of road improvements, including design costs. Reimbursement of the City’s  agreed share of the costs shall be made as funds become available. The construction of  improvements and the provisions for participation in costs by the City shall be included in a  subdivision improvement agreement.  12.02.030 Comprehensive Plan Classifications Table 12.03.030  Standard Regional Trail Major Collector Minor Arterial Major Arterial Average Daily Trip (ADT) Range or <LOS “C” --- 1-2500 2501-12,500 12,501-24,000 Right-of-way (min. feet) 20 78 110 135 Right-of-way at intersections (feet) --- 90 122 147 Median Width (feet) --- --- 24 24 Paved Width (feet) 10 47 51 75 Lanes (number of) --- 4 4 6 Lane Width --- 11 12 12 Parking --- Interim only Prohibited Prohibited Bikeway Lanes (feet) --- Interim only 5 5 Sidewalks (feet) 10 6 6 6 Sidewalk/Trail Clear Zone (feet) --- 8 10 15 Design Speed (mph) --- 35 40 45 Table Notes 1. All Right‐of‐way (ROW) and paved widths listed in the table are minimum dimensions. Additional  ROW and/or ROW reservation easements may be required by the Development Engineer or by TxDOT  for the future expansion of specific roadways or due to drainage, utilities, or to meet other provisions  of the Comprehensive Plan or this Code. Public Utility Easements (PUE) shall be required along every  street right‐of‐way per Section 13.03 of this Code.  2. Right–of‐way at intersections of any Comprehensive Plan roadway are increased 12 feet for a distance  of 200 feet from the right‐of‐way of the intersecting roadway.   3. All paved width dimensions are measured from face‐of‐curb to face‐of‐curb and include the street  gutter.  4. Sidewalks are required on both sides of all streets, unless otherwise indicated in the table. Sidewalk or  Trail clear zone separation may be required by ASHHTO in excess of the standards of the table.  5. No driveway access to platted single‐family or two‐family lots nor alleys are permitted on  Page 29 of 37   Page 4 of 11  Comprehensive Plan Roadways, nor from any State Highway, farm to market road, ranch road, or  numbered County road.  6. A Major Collector serving non‐residential and multi‐family development may be striped on an interim  basis for two through lanes with parking on each side or two through lanes with a center turn lane  and bikes lanes at the discretion of the Development Engineer.  7. Major collectors located within a residential subdivision shall include a minimum 12‐foot landscaped  median separating travel lanes. Such collectors have a maximum street length of 1500 feet, unless it is  a Comprehensive Plan roadway.  8. Major Arterials may be designed intermittently at 40 mph at the discretion of the Development  Engineer.  9. Cul‐de‐sacs are not permitted on collectors or arterials.  10. Landscape lots and signage are prohibited within any part of the right‐of‐way on a comprehensive  plan roadway or trail.   11.  Highways depicted on the Overall Transportation Plan shall follow the minimum requirements of a  Major Arterial. Additional right‐of‐way may be required.     Section 12.03 Local and Neighborhood Streets The neighborhood street network shall form an organized, connected pattern that defines the  community both functionally and visibly.  Streets shall take the form of two‐way streets, two one‐way  streets separated by a landscaped median or a residential lane and shall be designed to respect and  follow the existing terrain and natural contours. Streets should, when possible, parallel existing tree  lines, minimize construction and grading costs, promote pedestrian movement and minimize crossing  of open space areas. In addition, streets should be designed to be short in length with cross‐street  access and traffic calming measures, when appropriate, to promote safety and discourage speeding.   12.03.010 Developer Responsibilities The developer is responsible for payment of all costs of materials and installation of all infrastructure  and public improvements required by this Chapter, unless otherwise specified.   All streets shall be platted as public right‐of‐way according to the standards described in this Chapter.  Private streets may be considered within the ETJ in accordance with the Williamson County  Subdivision Regulations, or within the city limits through a Planned Unit Development or Mixed‐Use  Regulating Plan. Private streets shall meet all requirements of this Chapter. Driveways functioning in a  similar fashion to a private street may not provide access to more than four (4) lots before a public  street is required.  Form Form Page 30 of 37   Page 5 of 11  12.03.010 Local Street Classifications Table 12.03.020 Neighborhood Street Classification Standards Alley Residential Lane Local Street Residential Collector - Loaded Residential Collector - Unloaded Right-of-way (min. feet) 20 (private) 50 50 65 50 Paved Width (min. feet) 15 20 31 35 7 25 Design Speed (mph) --- 30 30 30 35 Street Length (feet) 1200 300 1000 1500 1500 Average Daily Trip (ADT) Projected Range or <LOS “C” --- 1-800 1-800 801-1200 801-2500 Driveways Permitted Yes No Yes Yes No Parking Prohibited Pull-out parking only 2 Sides 2 Sides Prohibited Sidewalks (feet) None 5 5 5 6 6 Sidewalk/Trail Clear Zone (feet) - Optional Optional 5 6   Table Notes    1) All ROW and paved widths listed in the table are minimum dimensions. Additional right‐of‐way and/or  easements may be required by the Development Engineer due to drainage, utilities, or to meet other  provisions of this Code. Public Utility Easements (PUE) shall be required along every street right‐of‐ way per Section 13.03 of this Code.  2) All paved width dimensions are measured from face‐of‐curb to face‐of‐curb. Streets approved for a  ribbon curb are measured from outside to outside of the ribbon curb.   3) Sidewalks are required on both sides of all streets, unless otherwise indicated in the table. Sidewalk or  Trail clear zone separation may be required by ASHHTO in excess of the standards of the table.  4) All alleys shall have at least two direct access points to public streets. Alleys shall be platted in a  private lot with full public access rights including public safety and utilities.  5) Residential Lanes require alleys in order to provide access to the lots fronting on the lane.   6) Unloaded Residential Collectors shall not have residential lots fronting on the roadway, nor permitted  access to residential lots. Access to parkland, amenity centers, or common areas is permitted.  7) Driveway access to Single‐family or Two‐family dwelling units on Loaded Residential Collectors is  permitted when spaced 10070 feet apart measured from center to center of driveway. Shared  driveways are not permitted on residential collectors.   Page 31 of 37   Page 6 of 11  8) Loaded Residential Collectors shall have curbed bulb‐outs measuring 15x6 feet in the parking lanes  located every 250 feet and at all intersections.  9) Residential Collectors may not exceed 14 feet lane width. Bike Lanes or other striping will be  necessary for pavements that have driving lanes exceeding 14 feet.   10) Collectors shall end at a 4‐way public street intersection in accordance with the Subdivision and Street  Design Standards below. Collectors shall not end with a cul‐de‐sac or other turn‐around.  11)10) Unloaded Residential Collectors and subdivisions that meet the Residential Rural/Estate  Subdivision Exemption may construct ribbon curbs in lieu of curb and gutter. Drainage for such  subdivisions and streets shall follow the requirements in this Code.    Section 12.05 Design and Technical Standards 1. Street Design and Geometry Street curves shall be designed in accordance with design speed standards established in this  Chapter in conjunction with the AASHTO Manual. Exceptions to the curve standards and design  speeds for local streets may be considered at the discretion of the Development Engineer.  Exceptions for collector‐level and higher roadways shall be considered a subdivision variance.  Any approved design speeds differing from the standards shall require advisory signage.   a. Vertical and horizontal curves shall be designed in accordance with AASHTO standards.   b. Reverse curves shall be separated by a minimum tangent of 100 feet.   c. The maximum deflection in alignment permitted without use of curve shall be ten (10)  degrees.   d. Street tangents shall not exceed 600 feet.  2. Intersection Alignment a. All streets shall intersect at a 90 degree angle, except where existing conditions will not  permit. Variations of up to 15 degrees on local streets and more than five (5) degrees on  major streets may be approved by the Development Engineer. b. Each new street intersecting with or extending to meet an existing street shall be tied to  the existing street on center line with dimensions and bearings to show relationship.  Where off‐sets in alignments of local streets or Loaded Residential Collectors are, in the  opinion of the Development Engineer, unavoidable due to natural features or other  unique elements of the land, such off‐sets may be included provided the distance between  center lines is not less than 125 feet.   3. Turning Radius a. All local and collector street corners shall have 15 foot radii, except acute corners which  shall have a radii of 25 feet. All intersections and cul‐de‐sacs shall include a 25‐foot inside,  50‐foot outside turning radius for fire apparatus. Collectors and Arterial streets shall have  a minimum corner radii of 25 feet.  No buildings, sign, or parking shall be allowed in the  area between the corner curves and the chord connecting the ends of the curves except as  approved by the Development Engineer.   Form Page 32 of 37   Page 7 of 11  b. All street intersections containing one or more residential collector level and above streets,  shall include 25‐foot right of way flares/cutbacks. The 25‐foot flare/cutback will be  measured along the tangents from the point of intersection of the two right‐of‐way lines.  c. Cul‐de‐sac turn‐arounds shall have a minimum paved radius of 50 feet and 60‐foot  R.O.W. for a single‐ family and two‐family use and 60 feet pavement and 70‐foot R.O.W.  for other uses.  4. Intersection Visibility and Sight Triangle It is imperative for public safety that street visibility be preserved, particularly at intersections  within the established sight triangle. Sight visibility shall be established with the following  requirements:  a. At the intersection of two local streets, a sight triangle shall be based on the back of the  curb or edge of pavement where no curbs are in existence.  On all other street  intersections, the sight triangle shall be based on the right‐of‐way. The sides of the sight  triangle shall extend for 25 feet along the right‐of‐way/curb from the projected  intersection of said right‐of‐way/curb.  Where the right‐of‐ way/curb curves as the  intersection is approached, the tangents at the points of beginning for the corner curve  shall be projected to determine the origination of the sides of the sight triangle.  b. No construction, planting, or grading shall be permitted to interfere with the sight  triangle between the heights of three (3) and eight (8) feet measured from the crown of the  street, except as approved by the Development Engineer. Outside of the established sight  triangle, the Development Engineer or designee has the authority to determine that any  natural or manmade objects in the right‐of‐way or beyond that interfere with street  visibility, shall be either removed, shortened, or otherwise altered to restore visibility.  5. Street Curbs Allowed curb types include stand‐up curb and gutter, rollover/mountable curbs, and ribbon  curbs, designed and constructed consistent with the Construction Specification Manual. Certain  curb types may be warranted in areas due to drainage or other consideration, at the approval of  the Development Engineer. Mountable and ribbon curbs require a clear zone safety separation  between sidewalks, detailed in Section 12.08.  6. Street Lights Street lights shall be required along all streets at intervals not to exceed 300 feet, all street  intersections, and at the terminus of a cul‐de‐sac, except in Residential Rural/Estate Subdivisions.  The type, size of luminaire, location, size of street light service, and installation shall be  determined by the City’s Electrical Engineer or designee. Installation procedures, street light  standards and mounting poles shall be governed by the Construction Specification Manual.  In a Residential Rural/Estate subdivision, installation of street lights shall only be required at any  intersection entering the subdivision. The subdivider shall be responsible for the installation and  capping of electrical conduits at all street intersections so as to allow for future installation of  street lights.   7. Street Trees Street trees are permitted in the right‐of‐way only through the approved local street cross‐section  designed specifically for street trees. All other trees planted along streets shall be located in the  Page 33 of 37   Page 8 of 11  front yard outside of the public utility easement, unless otherwise approved by the Director.  Street trees that are approved to be planted within the right‐of‐way shall be installed as follows:   a. planted in a parkway that is at least 10 feet wide between the curb and the sidewalk;  b. be spaced a minimum of 30 feet apart;  c. installed with an approved  root barrier impeding root growth;  d. all tree species shall be approved by the Urban Forester on the Construction Plans.  e. Street trees shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner, property owner  association, or special district and a maintenance agreement and plat note shall be  established prior to recordation of the final plat for the subdivision.  8. Driveway Standards All driveways to public or private streets shall require a permit through a Site Development Plan,  Building Permit, or Driveway Access Permit, in accordance with the terms of this Code.  a. A traffic study may be required for a Driveway Access Permit or Site Development Plan  at the discretion of the Development Engineer per Section 3.19 of this Code.  b. Driveways shall be no wider than 30 feet, except where a median is present within the  driveway. When a median is desired or required, the driveway width shall not exceed 45  feet and the median shall be constructed with a rollover curb.  On roadways operated by  the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Development Engineer may defer  to TxDOT in circumstances where these standards are not practical.  c. Residential driveways shall be separated from a street intersection by a minimum of 50  feet, measured from the right of way to the center of the driveway. Driveways on a  Loaded Residential Collector shall be spaced a minimum of 70 feet on center.   d. Commercial driveways shall be separated from a street intersection in accordance with  table 12.07.030, measured from the right of way to the center of the driveway,   e. The Development Engineer shall have the authority to require the closure or relocation of  existing driveway access points where multiple access points to the site are available.  Table 12.07.030 Driveway Spacing Commercial Driveway Spacing Posted Speed (MPH) Driveway Spacing (Feet) < 30 200 35 250 40 305 45 360 50 425 Page 34 of 37   Page 9 of 11  Minimum Connection Spacing Criteria for Highway Frontage Roads Minimum Connection Spacing (feet) Posted Speed (MPH) One-Way Frontage Roads Two-Way Frontage Roads <30 200 200 35 250 300 40 305 360 45 360 435 >50 425 510   Desirable Spacing between Highway Exit Ramps and Driveways Total Volume (Frontage Road + Ramp) (vph) Driveway or Side Street Volume (vph) Spacing (feet)   Number of Weaving Lanes   2 3 4 < 2500 < 250 460 460 560  > 250 520 460 560  > 750 790 460 560  > 1000 1000 460 560 >2500 < 250 920 460 560  > 250 950 460 560  > 750 1000 600 690  > 1000 1000 1000 1000 * The standards in this table are included with City of Georgetown Driveway Spacing Study based on AASHTO sight distance standards, adopted July 2001; and the City of Georgetown, Access Management Policy adopted December 2003. Section 12.08 Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility 12.08.010 General A. Comprehensive Plan Requirements Any sidewalk, pedestrian path /trail /greenbelt or bicycle trail identified within the City Sidewalk  Master Plan, Overall Transportation Plan or the Parks Recreation and Open Space Master Plan shall  be required of the developer at the time of development.   B. Sidewalk Requirements 1. Sidewalks shall be constructed on both sides of all streets to the minimum widths described  in Tables 12.03.030 and 12.04.020 of this Code. Sidewalks shall be constructed consistent with  Page 35 of 37   Page 10 of 11  the Construction Specifications and Standards Manual and in conformance with the  requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.   2. Sidewalks located within a one‐quarter mile radius of an existing park, school, or land owned  by a public school district for the purpose of a future school, shall be at least six (6) feet in  width with an established clear zone from the back of curb of at least three (3) feet.  3.   Sidewalks located within the Downtown Overlay District shall comply with the design  standards in the 2003 Downtown Master Plan, as amended.   4. Buildings requiring a new construction building permit shall require a sidewalk built to  current standards and specifications if no sidewalk exists or if the existing sidewalk is  deemed unsafe.  5. Sidewalks constructed along an Overall Transportation Plan roadway and/or as part of a Site  Development Plan shall be located within the street’s public utility easement and shall be  maintained in perpetuity by the property owner and their successors. Public access shall be  granted and depicted on the plat, Site Development Plan or a separate recorded easement or  plat. Easements shall be required for sidewalk connections to future adjacent sidewalks and  recorded accordingly.  6.  Pedestrian access ways from public sidewalks to buildings that are open to the public shall  follow a reasonably direct path from the sidewalk to the main entry point of the building.  7. Sidewalks constructed as infill, retrofitted, or rehabilitation projects should follow the  standards of this Chapter where practical to do so, but consideration shall be given to the  built and natural environment when locating such sidewalks.  C. Trails Regional Trails depicted on the Trails Master Plan shall be dedicated and constructed at the time of  development as a public improvement in the general locations and alignments depicted therein.  1. If the trail is not located on public property, a minimum of 20 feet of right‐of‐way or public  access easement, as approved by the Parks Director, shall be dedicated.  2. The minimum width of the trail shall be ten (10) feet, constructed to the standards depicted in  the Trails Master Plan, or otherwise approved by the Parks Director.   3. Trails and sidewalks do not count against the impervious cover percentage.  4. Trails shall be constructed in accordance with the Trails Master Plan and American  Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards, whichever  is most stringent.  Page 36 of 37   Page 11 of 11  D. On-Street Bicycle Facilities 1. Bikeways identified in the Cityʹs Overall Transportation Plan and Downtown Master Plan are  to be designed to accommodate the necessary criteria as stated in this section, the described  plans, and the Construction Manual.  2. Where provided, bikeways should be designed and located so as to separate bicyclists from  other vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Two‐way bikeways should be avoided along  roadways.   3. Design and construction of all bicycle facilities shall meet or exceed standards set forth in the  “Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities” published by the American Association of State  Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Signing and pavement markings for such  facilities shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices  (MUTCD).  Page 37 of 37