Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 31	NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PART 10	TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CHAPTER 364	MODEL SUBDIVISION RULES
SUBCHAPTER B	MODEL RULES
DIVISION 3	PLAT APPROVAL
RULE §364.55	Review and Approval of Final Plats

(a) Scope of review. The county will review the final plat to determine whether it meets the standards of Division 2 and the requirements of Division 3 of this subchapter.

(b) Disapproval authority. The commissioners court shall refuse to approve a plat if it does not meet the requirements prescribed by or under these rules.

(c) Prerequisites to approval. Final plat approval shall not be granted unless the subdivider has accomplished the following:

(1) dedicated the sites for the adequate water and sewerage facilities identified in the final plat to the appropriate retail public utility responsible for operation and maintenance of the facilities; and

(2) provided evidence that the water facilities and sewerage facilities have been constructed and installed in accordance with the criteria established within these rules and the approvals from the commission of the plans and specifications for such construction, including any change orders filed with these agencies; or

(3) obtained all necessary permits for the proposed water facilities and sewerage facilities (other than for OSSF permits on individual lots within the proposed subdivision) and has entered into a financial agreement with the county secured by a bond or other alternative financial guarantee such as a cash deposit or letter of credit for the provision of water and sewerage facilities with the bond or financial guarantee meeting the criteria established in Division 3 of this subchapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §364.55 adopted to be effective February 10, 2000, 25 TexReg 800; amended to be effective February 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 1203