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PLATTING :: FEES
& PROCESSING
Questions and Answers
 Is
there a fee to process a plat?
How
long does the platting process take?
What
information is required to submit a plat?
What
is the platting process?
How
can I appeal a DRC comment that I disagree with?
Who
serves on the Development Review Committee (DRC)?
Who
approves plats?
What
happens after P&Z or Council approval?
How is
the plat filed of record with the County?
How can I get a copy of my plat?
The City's processing fees are based
on the type of plat and the land area being platted. The fee covers
the cost of reviewing and preparing recommendations for the Planning
and Zoning Commission and/or City Councils consideration.
In addition to the application fees,
a filing fee may be charged to cover the County's charges for filing
the plat. In lieu of this fee, the engineer or surveyor preparing the
plat can submit a computer diskette containing all digital graphics
associated with the plat.
Click here for the Plat Fee Schedule
(pdf)
Arlington's platting process takes approximately 23
days from the submittal date to the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting. Preliminary Plats are also forwarded to the City
Council, requiring 29 days to complete the process. Final Plat
Revisions and
Amended Plats are reviewed and recommendations are available to the
applicant within 10 days.
A completed plat application form,
disclosure statement, fees, studies, and ownership deed should
accompany a plat submission .
The plat application includes
information regarding:
- The name of the subdivision;
- The number of acres and lots;
- The name, address, and phone
number of the property owner and surveyor;
- A notarized property owners
signature; and,
- The current use of the property.
A Plat application form checklist
showing the required information is on the back of the plat
application. These minimum requirements should be met before
submitting the plat for review.
The "Disclosure of
Interest" statement identifies conflicts of interest with
Planning and Zoning Commission members, City Council members or key
city staff members which the property owner needs to disclose.
"Studies" refer to a
drainage study, utility plan, traffic impact or circulation analysis,
and linear park facilities agreement. The Subdivision Rules and
Regulations require that each of these studies accompany every plat
submission. There are, however, circumstances where these studies are
not appropriate or necessary and submittal may be waived by the
department requiring them. In order to prevent delays in processing,
the appropriate department should be contacted prior to submittal.
Before submitting a plat application,
City staff encourages a pre-application meeting. This may involve the
applicant, planner, and other staff members discussing the proposed
subdivision as it pertains to City ordinances, existing site
characteristics, adjacent properties, and other development factors.
The platting process provides
property owners and City staff time to review and respond to
development proposals. When the Department of Community Development and Planning receives a completed application and plat, the plat is
circulated to the City's Development Review Committee (DRC) for review
and comment.
The DRC reviews the plats and
comments on the plats compliance with City and State regulations. DRC
comments are then distributed to applicants, and a DRC meeting is held
to discuss plat comments. An applicant may always attend a DRC meeting
and, in some instances, staff may request your attendance. Before and
during the DRC meeting, you are encouraged to ask questions to resolve
any issues.
Plats are approved subject to DRC
comments. This requires compliance with all applicable DRC
stipulations before filing the plat with Tarrant County. An applicant
who disagrees with a comment may appeal to either the Planning and
Zoning Commission or City Council. Certain comments are appealed to
the Planning and Zoning Commission, while others are within Council
jurisdiction only. You may appeal any DRC comments you disagree with.
To appeal a DRC comment, the
applicant should submit a letter to the Department of Community Development and Planning after final comments are available. The letter
should identify the comment being appealed and reasons for opposition.
The DRC prepares a response to each appeal. Typically, in responding
to appeals, the role of the DRC is to enforce City Ordinances and give
information about existing conditions. The Department of Community Development and Planning forwards both the applicant letter and staff
response to the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council,
who make the final decision.
The following is list of City
departments, franchise utility companies who serve on the DRC along
with their responsibilities and phone numbers.
- Planning and Dev. Services
(817) 459-6652
- Plat preparation, scheduling,
subdivision design
- Transportation (817)
459-6350
- Right-of-way width,
access/driveway requirements
- Engineering Services (817)
459-6550
- Major thoroughfare and perimeter
street design and/or construction requirements, drainage and
paving plan review, contract documents
- Utilities Engineering (817)
459-6600
- Water and sanitary sewer
requirements and plan review
- Building Inspections (817)
275-3271 Ext. 7300
- Site development, building code
and permit requirements
- Fire Department (817)
459-5528
- Emergency access, fire hydrant,
and fire code requirements
- Tax (817) 459-6260
- Ownership, legal descriptions
- Parks and Recreation (817)
459-5474
- Park dedication, pedestrian
easements
- Franchise Utility Companies
(Call (817)459-6503 for phone numbers)
- Electric, Telephone, Gas and Cable
services
The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviews and approves preliminary plats, plat revisions, and plat
showings. The City Council also reviews and approves preliminary
plats. The Director of Community Development and Planning and the
Director of Engineering Services review and approve final plats and
amended plats administratively.
After plats are approved, the
surveyor/engineer should make any corrections or changes required by
the DRC comments. When the changes are complete, a copy is circulated
through the DRC members to verify compliance with the comments. Then,
final mylars of the plat are submitted to the Department of Community Development and Planning for appropriate certifications, signatures,
and filing.
The applicant is required to submit
two mylar copies of the completed plat. One copy is maintained in the
Engineering Map Room and the second copy is on file in the Tarrant
County Courthouse. Plats are typically taken to the County for filing
every Thursday. The County assigns a cabinet and slide number to the
plat identifying its location. If an applicant requests a special
filing, there is an additional fee of Plat filing with county of $600
for mail delivery and $900 for hand delivery.
A copy of the plat may be purchased
from the Engineering Map Room anytime after recording with the County.
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