Development Process Flashcards - LDEV 663 Introduction to Project Management

Flashcards covering Annexation, Zoning, Subdivision, and Building Permit processes, including definitions, requirements, procedures, and timelines as described in the lecture notes.

What is Annexation?

Municipal annexation is the process of a city expanding its boundary to include areas not currently within the city limits.

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary Annexation?

Voluntary annexation is initiated by a property owner to obtain municipal services; involuntary annexation occurs when the city wants to control land use or access resources.

What factors are considered in Annexation decisions?

Petition/application by landowner, municipal services agreement, alignment with the comprehensive plan, proposed land use, cost of providing services, tax issues, and site-specific concerns.

What major change did House Bill 347 (May 24, 2019) bring to annexation?

Municipal annexation as it existed for over a century ended; most annexations now require landowner or voter approval.

What does Senate Bill 2038 (2023) allow regarding ETJ residents?

Residents and property owners in an ETJ may use petition and election procedures to remove themselves from the ETJ, depending on population.

What is the purpose of Zoning?

To regulate land uses to prevent incompatible neighboring uses, undue density and traffic, to restrict height/size, provide setbacks, and promote aesthetics and infrastructure efficiency.

What additional aspects can Zoning regulate besides land use?

Percentage of lots buildable, yard sizes, open space, light and air, and the provision of public infrastructure like water, sewer, schools, and transportation.

What are the four steps of the Subdivision Process?

Concept Plan, Preliminary Plat, Construction Plans, Final Plat (with a Short Form for subdivisions with no public improvements).

What is the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) requirement?

A TIA or fee in lieu is required for any project that would generate over 2,000 average daily vehicular trips.

What is the Concept Plan Process used for, and who approves it?

The Concept Plan demonstrates conformance with the Master Plan and City ordinances; it requires public hearing, notice, and approvals by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council, with expiration two years after filing if not extended or if prelim plats are not filed.

What must a Concept Plan include to gain approval?

Public hearing; mail notifications to property owners within 200 feet; approvals by Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council; expiration two years after filing unless prelim plats are filed or an extension is granted.

What is the purpose of the Preliminary Plat Process?

Second step in the subdivision process to provide detailed graphic information and text on property boundaries, easements, land use, streets, utilities, drainage, and other information for evaluation.

What are the Preliminary Plat requirements and hearings?

Public hearing; approval by Planning & Zoning Commission; approval expires two years after filing unless construction plans and final plats are filed or an extension is granted.

What is the Construction Plan Approval process?

Third step; submission of detailed engineering plans for all proposed public improvements; must have Preliminary Plat approved before submission; plans are reviewed and approved administratively, covering drainage, streets, utilities, and water/wastewater.

What defines the Final Plat Process?

Fourth/final phase; includes survey descriptions, plat notes, dedication; recorded with the county; requires construction plans approval and either complete infrastructure or posted fiscal surety before final plat approval.

What is Site Development in the subdivision context?

Site development occurs after Final Plat approval and covers private improvements (building footprints, parking, landscaping, drainage, setbacks, sidewalks, park improvements); not required for single-family projects with individually platted lots; plans are approved administratively.

What is the Building Permit Process?

Process to obtain building permits: application submittal, staff review and comments, revision, staff approval, permit issuance, inspections, and Certificate of Occupancy.

What items are required in the Submittal Package (Appendix B) for Annexation?

Letter requesting annexation signed and dated by all property owners with owner names, property address, tax ID numbers; map of the subject property; legal description (survey/description); application fees.

What is the approximate processing time noted for Concept Plans in Appendix A?

Concept Plan: approx 70 days from submission to approval, including required public hearings and notices.