§ 35-433. Development Plat.

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

Pursuant to V.T.C.A. Local Government Code § 212.041, the city hereby chooses by ordinance to be covered by Subchapter B of V.T.C.A. Local Government Code Ch. 212.

(2)

A boundary survey is required for any person who:

A.

Is required or elects to file a subdivision plat within the city limits of San Antonio; and

B.

Is not required to file a subdivision plat as required in sections 35-431 and 35-432.

(3)

A development plat is not required where:

A.

The person is required or elects to file a subdivision plat within the city limits of San Antonio; or

B.

One (1) of the exceptions established in subsections 35-430(c)(3)—(c)(15) applies; or

C.

The tract is greater than five (5) acres if inside the city limits, has access with a minimum frontage of fifteen (15) feet onto a public right-of-way, public street, platted private street or recorded irrevocable access easement, and which requires no public dedications. Providing further that the owner agrees not to further subdivide without filing a subdivision plat and a request for utilities shall not serve more than three (3) dwelling units.

(b)

Initiation. See subsection 35-432(b) of this chapter

(c)

Completeness Review. The director of planning and development services shall review the development plat for completeness as set forth in subsection 35-432(c) of this chapter. The appellate agency for purposes of completeness review (see subsection 35-402(c) of this chapter) shall be the planning commission.

(d)

Decision. The development plat shall be processed in the same manner as a minor plat, subsection 35-432(d) of this article.

(e)

Approval Criteria. The city adopts the following general plans, rules, and ordinances to govern development plats of land within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city and the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the city:

(1)

The city's master plan, including all of its component plans.

(2)

CPS Energy's plans and regulations pertaining to the extension of electric and gas service.

(3)

San Antonio Water System's Waterworks Master Plan.

(4)

The Unified Development Code (Chapter 35 of the City Code).

(5)

Any applicable watershed master drainage plan adopted by the city.

In addition see subsection 35-432(e) of this chapter.

(f)

Subsequent Applications. See subsection 35-432(f) of this chapter.

(g)

Amendments. See subsection 35-432(g) of this chapter.

(h)

Scope of Approval.

(1)

Approval Does Not Constitute Dedication. The approval of a development plat is not considered an acceptance of any proposed dedication for public use or use by persons other than the owner of the property covered by the plat and does not impose on the city any duty regarding the maintenance or improvement of any purportedly dedicated parts until the city's governing body makes an actual appropriation of the dedicated parts by formal acceptance, entry, use, or improvement.

(2)

Impact Fees. New development may not begin on the property until all impact fees have been paid as required by section 35-507 of this chapter and/or the San Antonio Water System's regulations for water service and the development plat is approved by the city.

(3)

Building Permits/Septic Tank Approval. The city, a county, or an official of another governmental entity may not issue a building permit or any other type of permit for development on lots or tracts subject to this section until a development plat is filed with and approved by the city. Applicants for development plat approval may also require approval by Bexar County for septic facilities or, in the exterritorial jurisdiction of the city, a subdivision plat. Bexar County does not recognize development plats approved by the city. Accordingly, applicants may choose to file a subdivision plat pursuant to the major subdivision or minor subdivision procedures of this chapter in lieu of filing a development plat.

(i)

Recording Procedures. See subsection 35-432(i), above.

(Ord. No. 97568 § 2) (Ord. No. 98697 § 6) (Ord. No. 101816, § 2, 12-15-05)(Ord. No. 2006-11-30-1333, § 2, 11-30-06; Ord. No. 2015-12-17-1077 , § 2, 12-17-15)