HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 23 )
THE STATE OF TEXAS ) (No. 23
COUNTY OF GALVESTON )
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )
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BE IT REMEMBERED that on this the 1st day of April, A. D.
1963, the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Galveston County,
Texas , convened in its Regular Session at the City Hall in the City of
Friendswood, Texas , with the following members present:
Leon Brown
C. C. Bost
Gene Greathouse
Harry Hatcher
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Pete Workman
With the following members absent:
None
constituting a quorum , at-which meeting the following proceedings were
had and held:
Councilman Leon Brown introduced an Ordinance and moved
the Chairman that it be passed. The Motion was seconded by Councilman
Harry Hatcher The said Ordinance was read in full.
` The Motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Five (5)
NOES: None
The Mayor announced that the Ordinance was passed:
The ORDINANCE passed is as follows:
ORDINANCE # 23
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
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SECTION I- DEFINITIONS �J
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A. Subdivision
The term "Subdivision" means the division of any tract of Land
into two or more parts for the transfer of ownership or building develop-
ment into urban use, as against rural or agricultural use, and as further
defined in Article 974 of Vernon's Revised Civil Statutes of Texas,
B Streets and Alleys
The term "Street" means a way for vehicular traffic, whetheri
designated as a street, highway, road, avenue, or however,
1, "Major" or "Arterial Streets and Highways" are those
primarily used for fast or heavy traffic,
2, "Collector" or "Secondary" streets are those which carry
traffic from minor streets to major streets or highways,
3, "Minor" or "Local" streets are those which are used pri-
marily for access to abutting properties ,
4, "Alleys" are minor ways used primarily for vehicular
access to the bank of lots having frontage on a street,
SECTION II- PROCEDURE
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A. Pre-AppLication Procedure
1, Previous to the filing of a Preliminary Plat, the Subdivider
shall submit to the Planning Commission such data as is
specified in Section V-A,
2, Within 14 days after the next monthly meeting of the Planning
Commission, the City Secretary shall inform the subdivider
as to whether or not the data submitted meets the objective
of these regulations,
B. Preliminary Plat Procedure
1. Having complied with Section A above , the subdivider shall
prepare a Preliminary Plat and supplementary data as
specified in Section V-2,
Z. Five copies of the Preliminary Plat and supplementary data
specified shall be submitted to the PLannig Commission with
written application for conditional approval at Least sevenidays
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prior to the meeting at which it will be considered. Private
utilities shall be consulted for easements required,
3. After a review of the Preliminary Plat and supplementary
material for conformity with these regulations and the
comprehensive plan, the Planning Commission shalt within
at least thirty days , act upon the submittal and shaLL express
in writing to the developer, by the City Secretary, its condi-
tional approval with (or without) conditions of such approval
or shall express its disapproval and its reasons therefor,
4. The action of the Planning Commission shall be duly noted on
two copies of the Preliminary Plat, One copy shall be returned
to the subdivider and one copy retained by the Planning Corn-�
mission,
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5, Conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat shalt not constitute
approval of the Final Plat. Rather, it shalt be an expression of
the Layout submitted on the Preliminary Plat as a guide to the
preparation of the Final Plat, which is to be submitted for
approval to the Planning Commission and for recording upon
fulfillment of the requirements of these regulations and the con-
ditions of conditional approval, if any,
C; Final Plat Procedure
1. ,The Final Plat shalt conform substantially to the Preliminary
Plat as approved, except that it may constitute only that portion
of the approved Preliminary Plat which the developer proposes
to record and develop at that time, providing that such section-
ing is approved by the Planning Commission,
\y Z. AppLication for approval of the Final Plat shall be submitted in
writing to the Planning Commission at Least seven days prior
U Iy� to the meeting at which it is to be considered,
\ 3, Five copies of the Final Plat and other exhibits required for
Qv approval shall be prepared as specified in Section V-3, and
shall be submitted to the Planning Commission within six months
J after approval of the Preliminary Plat; otherwise such approval
U Z shall become null and void unless an extension of time is applied
for and granted by the Planning Commission,
SECTION III - DESIGN STANDARDS
A' Streets
1, The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade, and
location of all streets shalt conform to the Comprehensive
Plan and shall be considered in their relationship to existing
and planned streets , to topographical conditions , to public j
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convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to
the proposed uses of Land to be served by the streets,
Z. The street arrangement within the subdivision shall provide
for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing streets
in adjoining areas or as approved by the Planning Commission
to meet a particular situation where topographical or other
conditions make continuation or conformance to existing streets
impracticable,
3. Minor streets shall be so Laid out that their use by through
traffic will be discouraged,
4. Where 'a subdivision abuts a highway or contains a major j
street, the Planning Commission may require that abutting
Lots front on another street without vehicular access to the
said highway or major street,
5. Reserve strips controlling access to streets shall be pro
hibited except where their control is placed with the City,
6. Street jogs with center line offsets of*Less than one hundred
and twenty-five feet shall be avoided.
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7; 'A tangent at Least fifty feet Long shall separate reverse curves
on secondary or major streets,
8'. Streets shall be so laid out'as to intersect as nearly as possible
at right angles , and in no case, shall be Less than 60 degrees,
9. Property Lines at street intersections shall be rounded by a
radius of ten feet, or greater, where required by the City.
10. Street right-of-way widths shall be as shown in the Compre-
hensive Plan and where not shown shall not be Less than the
following:
Street Type Right of Way width
Major-Arterial 80 feet
Collector, Secondary 60 feet
Minor, Local 50feet
11. Half streets shall be prohibited except where approved by the
Planning Commission and it is practical to require the dedication
of the other half street on the adjoining property.
12. Dead end streets, or cul=de-sacs-shall not be longer than 600
feet and shall be provided at the closed end with a turn around
having an outside roadway diameter of 80 feet and a right-of-way
diameter of one hundred feet (1001 ).
13. No street names shall be used which will duplicate or be con-
fused with the names of existing streets except where they,are
continuations of those streets.
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14, Street Grades shall not be excessive, nor shall they be
Less than necessary for adequate drainage, or a minimum
of .25 per cent s Lope,
15, Any deviation will require special approval,
B. Alleys
1, Alleys shall not be provided in residential areas unless
deemed necessary by the City,
2, Alleys may be required in commercial and industrial areas,
3. The width of an alley shall be 20 feet for a non-residentiaL
area,
4. Alley intersections and sharp changes in alignment shall be
avoided, but where necessary, corners shall be rounded
sufficiently to permit safe vehicular movement,
C; Easements
1, Utility Easements centered on rear or side lot lines shaLLI
be provided where necessary and shall be at Least 12 foot
wide centered on the lot Line,
2, Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage
way, channel or stream , there shall be provided a storm
water easement or drainage right of way conforming with the
Lines of the water course and such further width as will be
adequate for the purpose,
D' Blocks
1, The Lengths , widths, and shapes of blocks shall be determined
with due regard to provision of adequate building sites , zoning
requirements , and needs for convenient access , circulation,
control and safety of street traffic,
Z. BLock Lengths shall not exceed 1,200 feet, nor shall be less
than 400 feet. ,
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E; Lots
1, The Lot size, width, depth, shape and orientation, and the
minimum building set back lines shall be appropriate for the
location of the subdivision and for the type of deveLopement
and use contemplated.
2. Lot dimensions shall conform to the following:
a, Residential Lots where served by public sewer shall not be
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less than 80'feet wide at the building set back line nor
less than 916,06 square feet in area.
b. Residential lots where served by other than public sanitary
sewers shalt not be Less than 90 feet wide nor less than 120
feet deep.
c. No Lot shalt be Less than 12(0 feet in depth and the general
desirable Lot shall be at Least 90 feet wide,by- 120 feet-deep.
d. Depth and width of properties reserved or Laid out for -
commerciaL and industrial purposes shall be adequate to
provide for the off-street service and parking facilities
required by the type of use and development contemplated.
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3. ALL Lots shall have a 25 foot building set back from the property
Line while corner Lots shall have an additional width to pro-
vide this set back from both streets.
4. The subdividing of the Land shall be such as to provide each
Lot with satisfactory acdess on a public street.
5. Double frontage and reverse frontage Lots shall be avoided;
6: Side Lot lines shall be at right angles or radial to street Lin Ies.
7. ALL Lots shall have a 7.5 foot•buiLding set back from side Lot
8. All lots shal avlinesminimum rear building set back of 20 fee from the
rear lot line, detached garages, swimming pools, cabanas, etc. are excepted
and will be considered on an individual basis.
F. Public Sites and Open Spaces
1. Where a proposed park, playground, school, or other public
use is Located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the Planning
Commission may require the dedication or reservation of such
area within the subdivision as the Planning Commission deems
reasonable.
2. Where deemed essential by the Planning Commission, such
other sites may be required as necessary for the area being
developed.
SECTION IV - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
A. Monuments
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1. Iron rods 5/8 inch by 3 feet long shall be placed at at[
boundary corners , block corners , angle points , points of
curves in streets , and at such intermediate points as re-
quited by the City. All Lot corners to be staked with a 3/8
i_ inch by 18 inch iron rods.
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a. Residential lots, where served by public sewer, in' s given
subdivision must average 70' in 'width; that the minimum width
of the lots on each ,lot be not less than 601 ; that the
minimum area will be at least '7000 square feet per lot and
that the width of any lot may not vary more than 10' from
any contiguous lot.
b. ' Residential lots where served by other than public sanitary
sewers shall not be less than 90 feet wide nor less than
120 feet deep.
c. No lot shall be less than 115 feet in .depth "and the general
desirable lot shall be at least 60 feet wide, by 115 feet deep.
d. Depth and width of properties reserved or laid out for
commercial and industral purposes shall be adequate to
provide for the off-street service and parking facilities
required by the type of use and development contemplated,
3. All lots shall have 25 foot building set back froth the property
line while corner lots shall have an additional width to provide
, this set back from both streets . 4
4. The subdividing of the land shall be such as to provide eachr lot
with satisfactory access on a public street,
5. Double frontage and 'reverse frontage -lots shall be avoided.
o. Side lot lines shall be at right angles or radial to street fines .
7. All lots shall have a 7,.5 fo_ot building set back from side lot lines.
8. All lots shall have a minimum rear building set back of 20 feet from
the rear lot line;. detached garages, swimming pools, cabanas, etc.,
-..are .,excepted and will be considered on an individual basis.
F. Public Sites and Open Spaces
1. Where a proposed park, playground, school, or other public use
is located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the Planning
Commission may require the dedication or reservation of such area
within the subdivision as the Planning Commission deems reasonable.
2. Where deemed essential by the Planning Commission, such other, sites
may be required as necessary for the area being developed.
SECTION IL - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
A. Monuments
1. Iron rods 5/8 inch by 3 feet long shall be placed at all boundary
corners, block corners, angle points as required by the City. All
lot corners to be staked with a 3/8 inch by 18 inch iron rodI. ,
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B, Utility and Street improvements
1. UtiLity and street improvements shall be provided in each new
subdivision in accordance with the standards specified below
and at the expense of the developer.
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2; Public water improvements shall be as required by the State
Health Department and the State Fire Commission, and approved
by the Water Control and Improvement District,
3. Sanitary sewer improvements shall be as required by the State
Health Department, and approved by the Water Control and
Improvement District.
4, ALL streets are to be paved. The minimum paving standard
shall be a six inch select compacted base overlaid by either
a double bituminous surface treatment using limestone rock
or one inch asphaltic shell plant mix. ALL streets with lot
dimensions of Less than 90 foot width are to be concrete with
concrete curbs and gutters,
5. Major streets , with curb and gutter , shalt have a minimum
pavement of 53 feet back to back of concrete curb in an 801
right of way. I
6, Major streets with open drainage ditches shall have a minimum
of 53' base with 37' of pavement in an 801 foot right of way,
7. Collector streets , with curb and gutter shall have a minimum
pavement of 38' back to back of concrete curb in a 60' right
of way,
8. Collector Streets with open drainage ditches shall have a
minimum of 37' base with 20' of pavement in a 601 right of
way,
9. Local streets shall have a minimum pavement of 271 back to
back of concrete curb in a 50' right of way,
10. Local streets with open drainage ditches shall have a minimum
of 27' base with 16' of pavement in a 50' right of way.
11. Grading and center Line gradients of streets to be as per plans
and profiles approved by the City.
12. Storm sewer system or other drainage improvements to be as
per plans approved by the City, where required,
13. ALL street intersections to have appropriate street name signs
as approved by the City.
SECTION V; - PLATS AND DATA
A. Pre-Application Plans and Data
1. General Subdivision Information shall describe the existing
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conditions of the site and the proposed development to be
undertaken. This information should describe existing
covenants, Land characteristics , and available community
facilities and utilities; and general information describing
the number of residential Lots , typical Lot width and depth,
price range, business areas , public areas , proposed pro-
tective covenants , and proposed utilities and street im-
provements,
Z. Location Map shall show a sketch of proposed subdivision
related to the surrounding general area, as well as develop-
ment name, and major features in surrounding area; scale,
north arrow and date,
3, Sketch Plan on topographic survey shall show in simple
sketch form the proposed Layout of streets, Lots , and other
features in relation to existing conditions,
B Plats and Data for Conditional Approval
1. Topographic Data required as a basis for the Preliminary '
Plat, B-2 below, shall include existing conditions as follows:
a. Boundary Lines: bearings and distances;
b. Easements: Location, width, and purpose;
c. Streets on and adjacent to the tract; name and right of way
width and Location, type, width and elevation of surfacing;
center line elevations; walks , curbs , gutters , culverts ,
etc,
d. Utilities on and adjacent to the tract; Location, size and
invert elevation of sanitary, storm , and combined sewers;
Location and size of water mains; Location of gas lines;
fire hydrants , electric and telephone poles , and street
lights; if water mains and sewers are not on or adjacent
to tract, indicate the direction and distance to , and size of
nearest ones , showing invert elevation of sewers.
e. Ground elevations of the tract based on a datum plan
approved by the City; for Land that sLopes Less than approxi-
mateLy 2 percent slope show spot elevations at all breaks in
grade, along all drainage channels or swaLes , and at selected
points not more than 100 feet apart in all directions; for
Land that slopes more than approximately 2 percent either
show contours with an interval of not more than 5 feet if
ground slope is regular and such information is `sufficient
for planning purposes, or show contours with an interval
of not more than 2 feet, if necessary, because of irregular
Land or need for more detailed data for preparing plans and
construction drawings.
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f. Sub-Surface conditions on the tract; if required by the
Planning Commission; location and results of testers made
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to ascertain sub-surface soil, rock, and ground water
conditions; depth to ground water unless test pits are
dry at a depth of 5 feet; Location and results of soil
percolation tests if individual'sewage disposal systems
are planned,
g. Other conditions on the tract: water courses , marshes, rock
outcrop, wooded areas , isolated preservable trees one
foot or more in diameter, houses , barns , shacks , and other
significant features.
h. Other conditions on adjacent Land: aproximate direction
and gradient of ground slope, including any embankments
or retaining walls; ' character and Location of buildings;
railroads , power lines , towers , and other nearby non-
residential Land uses or adverse influences; owners of
adjacent unpLatted Land; for adjacent platted land refer to
subdivision plat by name, -recording , date, number and i
show approximate pereent build up, typical Lot size and
dwelling size and type,
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i. Several photographs of tract,
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' j, Zoning on and adjacent to tract;
k. Proposed public improvements; highways , or other major
improvements planned by public authorities for future
construction on a near tract,
L L. Key plan showing Location of tract,
m . Title and Certificate: present tract designation according
to official records in the office of the County Clerk; title
under which proposed subdivision is to be recorded, with
names and addresses of owners , notation stating acreage,
scale, north arrow, datum , benchmarks, certification
of registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor, date of
survey.
Z. Preliminary Plat shall be at the scale of one hundred feet to
one inch or larger. It shall show aLL existing conditions re-
quiied above in B-1, Topographic Data, and shall show all
proposals including the following:
a. Streets: Names , right-of-way and roadway widths ,
approximate grades and gradients.
b. Other rights-of-ways or easements: Location, width and
purpose,
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c. Location of utilities , if not shown on other exhibits,
d. Lot lines , Lot numbers and block numbers,
e. Sites , if any, to be reserved or dedicated for parks ,
playgrounds , or other public uses,
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f, Sites , if any, for multi-family dwellings , shopping
centers , churches , industry or other non-public use
exclusive of sing Le-famiLy dwellings;
g. Minimum building set back Lines
h. Site data, incLuding number of residential lots , typical
Lot size and acres in parks , etc.
i. Title , scaLe, north arrow, and date,
3, Other Preliminary Plans: When required by the Planning
Commission, the Preliminary Plat shall be accompanied by
profiles showing existing ground surface and proposed street
grades , including extensions for a reasonable distance beyond
the Limits of the proposed subdivision; typical cross sections
of the proposed grading, roadway, and sidewalk and preliminary
plans of proposed sanitary and storm water sewers with grades
and sizes indicated. ALL elevations shall be based on a datum
plan approved by the City. i
4. Draft of Protective Covenants whereby the subdivision proposes
to regulate the land use in the subdivision and otherwise protect
the proposed developments.
C. Plats and Data for Final Approval.
1. The Final Plat shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth at a scale
of one hundred feet to one inch. Where necessary the Plat may
be on several sheets accompanied by an index sheet showing the
entire Subdivision, For Large subdivisions , the Final Plat
may be submitted for approvaL,progressiveLy in contiguous sec-
tions satisfactory to the Planning Commission. The FinaL Plat
shall show the following:
a. Primary control points approved by the City, or description
and ties to such control points , to which all dimensions , angles ,
bearings , and similar data on the Plat shall be referred,
b. Tract boundary lines , right of way lines of streets , easements
and other rights of way, and property Lines of residential Lots
and other sites; with accurate dimensions, bearings or de-
flection angles , and radii, arcs , and central angles of all
. curves.
c. Name and right of way width of each street or other right of
way.
d.. Location, dimensions , andpurposes of any easements;
e. Number to identify each lot or site,
f. Purpose for which sites , other than residential lots , are
dedicated or reserved.
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g. Minimum building set back lines on all Lots and other sites.
h. Location and description of monuments.
i. Names of record owners of adjoining unplatted Land.
j. Reference to recorded subdi'vsion plats of adjoining platted
land by record name, date, and number.
k. Certification by licensed surveyor or registered engineer
certifying to accuracy of survey and plat.
1. Certification of title showing that applicant is land owner.
m. Statement by owner dedicating streets , rights-of-way, and
and any sites for public uses.
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n. Title, scale, north arrow and date.
2. Cross Sections and Profiles of Streets showing grades approved
by the City.
3. A Certificate by the City certifying that the Subdivision hasi
complied with one of the following alternatives: II
a. AIL improvements have been installed in accordance with
the requirements of these regulations and with the action of
the Planning Commmission giving conditional approval of the
Preliminary Plat, or
b. A bond or certified check has been posted, which is available
to the City, and in sufficient amount to assure such completion
of all required improvements.
4. Protective Covenants in form for recording.
5. Other data as may be hereinafter required by the Planning
Commission in the enforcement of these regulations.
SECTION VI'- VARIANCES
A Hardship
Where the Planning Commission finds that extraordinary hard-
ships may result from strict complhnce with these regulations , it may vary
the regulations so that substantial justice maybe done and the public interest
secured; provided that such variation will not have the effect of nullifying
the intent and purpose of these regulations.
B. Conditions
In granting variances and modifications , the Planning Commission
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may require such conditions as will, in its judgment, secure substantially
the objectives of the standards or requirements so varied or modified,
SECTION VII FILING FEE FOR APPROVAL
In order to defray a portion of the costs incurred by the City in
the approval of such Plats and the incidental expenses attendant thereto'
there shall be a charge of $1,00 per Lot or portion thereof, for each
and every Lot included in any proposed Subdivision, such fee of $1. 00 per
Lot to be paid to the City Secretary upon final approval of such Plat and
Subdivision and failure on the part of the owner, subdivider or party
presenting and responsible for the same shall be sufficient grounds for
withholding final approval by the City Council,
SECTION VIII.
If any portion, paragraph or part of this Ordinance shall be held
to be illegal or unconstitutional then such hoLding shall in no wise affect the
remainder of such Ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and
effect as if such portion so held to be unconstitutional had never been
questioned.
SECTION IX'
The further fact that the City of Friendswood, Texas , now has
no adequate subdivision ordinance or regulation and because of the rapidly
growing area and influx of people and the need for suitable regulations,
constitutes an imperative public necessity and the requirement that such
Ordinance be read on three separate occasions be, and the same is hereby
suspended and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after
its passage and approval and it is so ordered,
PASSED AND APPROVED this the P,57day of �j✓,g�L
A. D. 1963.
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CITY OF FRIENDSW�OOD, TEXAS
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Kenneth Camp, Ma r
_City Sec'retZ-�ry_
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AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 23
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOT SIZE REQUIREMENT
AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 23, SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS, SECTION III. ; ENTITLED LOTS, SUB
• PARAGRAPH 2, SUB SECTION a. and c.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS:
Sub Sections a. and c. of Sub Paragraph 2 of Subdivision regulations,,
` Section III. , entitled Lots, set forth below and bracketed, are hereby amend- '
ed to read as set forth hereunder and underlined.
a. Residential lots, where served by public sewer, in
a given subdivision must average 70' in width; that
the minimum width of the lots on each lot be not less
than 601; that the minimum area will be at least 7, 000 �,^•
square feet per lot and that the width of any lot may
not vary more than 10' from any contiguous lot.
a. Residential lots, where served by public sewer shall
I - not be less than 75 feet wide at the building set back
line nor less than 9, 000 square feet in area.
c. No lot shall be less than 115 feet in depth and the -'
general desirable lot shall be at least 60 feet wide
by 115 feet deep. _
c. No lot shall be less than 120 feet in depth and the
general desirable lot shall be at least 75 feet wide p 'F
by 120 feet deep. ! -
Passed on First reading this Z day of -r� 1966. i
Passed on Second reading this d-day of , 1966. ;
Passed and finally adopted on third reading this �— day of , +' ` :J•`
1966.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR ,{,;
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THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF GALVESTON )
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING �.
To the residents , qualified electors, contractors , subdividers ,
real estate brokers and all other parties of the City of, Friendswood,
Galveston County, Texas, please take notice that the City Council will •
donduct a public hearing on the matter of adopting a subdivision Ordinance
pertaining to the minimum qualifications of streets , alleys , Plats , the
procedure for filing thereof, and all other matters concerning or pertaining
to a Subdivision.Ordinance within the City of Friendswood, will be held in
the City of Friendswood on the Z/ day of
A. D. 1963.
ALL persons interested in such Subdivision regulations as are
proposed to be adopted by the City Council of the City of Friendswood,
Galveston County, Texas , are requested to appear at said meeting.
Information pertaining to the proposed Ordinance may be obtained
from any Member of the City Council or the Mayor of the City of Friends-
wood,
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
By:
KENNETH CAMP, MaVjor
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