B7aOf)4 --_._-----.----_._-09/2:1/07 􀁾19686OIW I WIlleI': tlo. An uldJuauce tlmcudi.ng Division 5l-5.100 of CIIAP'1'ER 5t .. "PART [ all1ullded; pcovlding a penally uot to exceed :f;2,Oon;
providillg a saving (;laU!lt!4 􀁰􀁲􀁯􀁶􀁊􀁤􀁌􀁉􀀱􀁾􀁊􀀠a s('lvcr,ahLllty clause; and (lcovLdLng an effecl:ive <late. HIfIWEIIS, llio cIty plan commLsslolI and lite city cOllncll., ill
ac:cortlanco Nlth the [>rovlslolIS of the Charter of the Cily of llaJ las, and lhH state laH', a'uc1 􀁴􀀺􀁦􀁬􀀨􀁾􀀠applicable ordi,u8nces of the cit y, have given lhe rO'luired notIces
and have held the recluiretl public hearillgs reganlin\! this amendment ':0 IIrticle IV, "Zoniug He'l.lIatlolls," of CIIIII''l'lm 51, "PAHT I Of' Til£;: IlALI.AS llEVEI.OPf.I£;:IIT 􀁃􀁏􀁦􀀩􀁬􀁾􀀮􀀢􀀠
of the DaLlas City Code, as amended; lIoH. Theref.ore, DE: IT 0llJ)1I IImll LlY TIIF. CITY COUNC II. OF TilE CITY 􀁏􀁾􀂷􀀠DIII.I,AS: I _􀁓􀁾􀀺􀁃􀁔􀀠1011 That Division 51-5. IOn, "Flood
P I a I n Regulations," of Article V, "E·lood Plain and Escaq"nellt ZOlle negul negul at Ions," o[ CIIA!''I'EIl 51. "PAIlT [ OF' 􀁔􀁉􀁉􀁉􀁾􀀠DA(,I,IIS 􀁉􀁊􀁲􀀧􀀺􀁖􀁅􀁉􀀮􀁏􀁉􀀧􀁎􀁉􀁾􀁉􀁉􀁔􀀠COilE,"
of the Dallas CIty Code, as amemled, 15 alll,entietl to rea,( as folloHS: "()/VISIOIl 51-5.IOn FI.OOD 1'1.11 III HEIllJLAT lot·IS SEC_ 51-5.10l. 􀁉􀀩􀁅􀁾􀀧􀁉􀁉􀁉􀁉􀁔􀁲􀁏􀁉􀁬􀁓􀀠IIPPI,ICA/ll.l!:
TO 􀁔􀁦􀁉􀁉􀁾􀀠n.O()!) l'l.lIlll IlIWIII.AT I OtiS_ The foll,,..11"9 <leflultlons are applicable to the flood plalll requlutlolls III this article: I. 
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re:3ull:s in the 􀁨􀁉􀀹􀁨􀀨􀁾􀁳􀁬􀀺􀀠flood eleval:lons. For the 􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀠􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁾􀀮􀁟􀀠􀁦􀁾􀁬􀁑􀁑􀀳􀁊􀁆􀁾􀁙􀀮􀁟􀀮􀁾􀀡􀀮􀀡􀁾􀀮􀁾􀁾􀁟􀀬􀂧􀁙􀂧􀀡􀀻􀁾􀁭􀁌􀁟􀀠􀁊􀀡􀁴􀁾.􀀮􀀬􀀮􀁟􀀮􀀡􀁬􀁾􀁟􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀠􀁾􀁉􀁈􀀮􀁟
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I'I.A/Il mean" any 􀀱􀁾􀁬􀁉􀁤􀀠aren suscepl:lble to inundation hy th..! desigll floot1* 2 
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􀀠..􀁴􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁟􀁾􀀡􀁬􀀡􀀠􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁧􀁾__ 􀁾􀀡􀁾􀁾__􀀮􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁟􀁮􀁧􀀬􀁟􀁊􀀮􀀡􀀡􀀠􀁌􀀡􀁹􀀮􀁟􀁾􀁾􀁹􀁟􀁾􀁊􀁑􀁬􀀡􀁧􀀡􀀡􀁟􀁾􀁑􀀠9!! f r􀁾􀀡􀀡1:....;:;2!!! 􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁌􀀡􀀠!!'!! t!! 􀁾􀀠i 2!!1!.-,.cHilI
U1I POOI,-HIFn,r;: SEQIlI!NCES an. the a I lee Hill: lilt] deep and shit I 10H flow condll ions caused by a lUovluy, lIon-unlforlll c:hanuul gratia. J 
􀁂􀀷􀀺􀁾􀁏􀁦􀀩􀀴􀀠 19686 1!!!.1.1 {1 11 􀁓􀁅􀁉􀁾􀁐􀁓􀀠are locatioflS wllere nal:ura I grOlJtltlwnter Iliakes It,. Nay In n 􀁮􀁯􀁮􀁾􀁣􀁯􀁮􀁬􀀺􀀬􀁜􀀮􀁵􀁴􀁬􀁯􀁵􀁳􀀠floH to the sllrface
creal; lllg il Net soil cOI"llli 011. nUl (lIY ) SNI\I.ES are 10\-1 lyl"g areas III tile flood plalll that COIIVUY flood waters Hhen floH exceeds chDnnel capacity. SEe. 51-5.102. DES
lOlIAT ION Oil IlImOVI\I. OF FP AREAS. (ol fIlIUollo". 1\ flood plalll desigllalioll Is 1I0t: a zOlll"g 􀁣􀁊􀁩􀀩􀁳􀁳􀁬􀁦􀁬􀁣􀁡􀁴􀁪􀀨􀀭􀀻􀀻􀁴􀂷􀁾􀀭􀀭􀁩􀁩􀁩􀀻􀁬􀀠rofors to a sp(H!lflc
area subject: to floodilHJ. Hht1H ';his 􀁤􀁥􀀺􀁬􀁩􀁾􀁊􀁮􀁡􀁴􀀺􀁬􀀨􀀩􀁮􀀠is noted by au "FP" prefix on the official zUHlng cJlstriet lIlap# the aren designated is eulcrred to in this
article as an l*"P area. I"P areas Inc:lude the nreas t'hat have IH'HH\ ld(!nt: i f ied as areas of specl a I f.lood It n z ar d" by I, h,' re!)!, c 􀁾􀀠I •.-.Jb!!I,£ !£I'£!'!OY !1!!!!iiiiilg!!C-::
i!!J'£!!n IV.J ,J oJr' 􀁾􀀠1 11/oNfll/oN 􀀢􀀢􀁎􀀧􀁙􀁦􀀩􀀱􀀺􀁊􀁩􀁊􀀷􀁾􀁮􀀻􀁊􀁾􀀱􀀠ill thern, 􀁾􀀱􀀱􀀡􀀡􀀡􀂣􀁉􀁌􀁟􀀮􀀡􀂧􀁌􀁟􀀮􀁊􀀲􀀧􀀡􀀱􀁊􀀠(:100(1 Insurance 􀁳􀁴􀀧􀁈􀀩􀁙􀀮􀁴􀀬􀁟􀀬􀁾􀀺􀀡􀁟􀀬􀀢􀀡􀁾􀂷􀀡�
�􀀮􀁾􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀬􀁴􀀮􀀠fo( Hallas" Texas L and that" have IHH!11 offi(!laI1y 􀁤􀀮􀁾􀁳􀁩􀁧􀁮􀁩􀁬􀁴􀀻􀁥􀁤􀀠as FP areas hy the clly GouBef 1. The addition to or ('"(!moval fr-oln ('he official
􀁺􀁯􀁮􀁬􀁬􀁬􀁾􀀱􀀠district mtlp of an FP ptuflx lUay lHi! Inltlnted In the fol1ot4lug Nays: 
B 7 :1 () fi 4 19606· (I) The dl e"etoe of puhllc '·lOel." 'pay recommelld to the city (!o1lHcl t that.: an Fl? prefix ht:! adueu to or removed from the official zonlnq district map
based au continuing hydraulic and "y,ll"ologle ""gilloering studies . .!l1.lf"J'/1 1\11 oWllee of property located ,·lIthlu an FP area IIh'ly apply for: a fill Ilerndt and t'elfloval
of t"he FP p(eflx by foilowl1\9 the procecInee oi,tlilled In Section 51-S.IOS. 􀀨􀁊􀀩􀀧􀀡􀁾􀁊􀀧􀀠{<lYI The dl rectoe of public ,md,s may cause an FP prefix for an area to he [HHtoved
from the o(fjcial zoulny district wap Htthout a publle hearlnq aud .Hlthout the approval of t;hH city council if he 􀁤􀀨􀁾􀁉􀀺􀀨􀀡􀁲􀁭􀁩􀁮􀁥􀁳􀀬􀀠based on engineering studies oC a f.luld
survey. thaI: the area Is lIot sllbject to floodiu". 􀁾􀀡􀁾􀀾􀀭To accomplish a rem"val lIlHler this Rubset:tioll" the ,lJrecto(' of public 􀁈􀁏􀁲􀁾􀁻􀁓􀀠must notify the dlcectoe of 1t)'lP,lt)I
I'lalllllllg an,1 <Ieveio(!lIIent III ,,,,Itlng' that th[! fP pcefii is to be 􀁲􀁥􀁉􀀱􀁬􀀰􀁾􀀻􀁥􀀨􀁲􀁾􀀭􀁲􀀨􀁏􀁭􀀠􀁾􀂷􀁲􀁩􀁜􀀭􀁥􀀠official zoning ,listrict mnp. The Hcil:ten uolificatlon
rnusl: contain a desc( IpLlon of the property affected auu the reasons hI!ty the f"P prnflx should he removed. Thn director of public Horl<s shall kenp a (!Opy ot: I:i.e llol:lflcation
in a permanent flJe and send a copy of the noliflcation to the city secre\;ary ...hn shall I,eep the copy in a 􀀱􀀩􀀨􀁾􀁲􀁮􀁈􀁬􀁦􀁬􀁥􀁮􀁬􀀺􀀠fi Ie. Upon receiving the COPY.t the city
sncfetary ahatl Uive Ilot:ice of the removal of tht:! f·P prefIx III the offi,!lal neNspaper of the city. _O!l. fh!lttov it t of the FE' praflx shall hucome effective ilumedintely II('OU
('uhllc/ltlou of the notice III the official I,ewspdpet. (II) Pllhlic notice. III: 1''''5t 15 days hefore allY I""hllc heari I)(} 􀁉􀀬􀁥􀂷􀁩􀁡􀁾􀀠iiy:-ri;e-clty cottnGi I on the addi
t Ion to or remova I from tlto official zoning dlstrlcl: map of a 􀁤􀁥􀁳􀁬􀁾􀀬􀁮􀁡􀁴􀁥􀁤􀀠f"P areal the city se<:rr!l;ary shall <Jive notice of the hearing In the offIcial 􀁮􀁥􀁈􀀵􀁰􀁩􀁬􀁰􀁥􀁾􀀠of
the city. 5 
B 7 􀁾􀀱􀀠0 54 .(<11, 􀁾􀀻􀀡􀀮􀀡􀀻􀁬􀀧􀀺􀁟􀀡􀀻􀀹􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀧􀁊􀀬􀁌􀀮􀁩􀀡􀀡􀁬􀀡􀀻􀀮􀀡􀀡􀁗􀀮􀀠Arter a !>"b It,! hearlll<J, the city councfl shall 􀀨􀁬􀁥􀁴􀀺􀁬􀀡􀁲􀁭􀁬􀁮􀀨􀁾􀁾􀀠hased on
engineering 􀁡􀁬􀁈􀁤􀁊􀁡􀁴􀁊􀁾􀀠􀁜􀂷􀁊􀁨􀁾􀀬􀁴􀀺􀁨􀁦􀀱􀀡􀁲􀀠thO' F'(l prefix Rhould ba added to oc removed from the offIcial zoning district "'.31' ao,,1 slta II hy ordinance add or
remove tlte FE' tlesigllat ion, or slta II deny lhe re'llIest, SEC. 51-5.1113. COI-IPI.IAI1CE HI IJllD(;;SIGIlATEIl FIJOO() !>LA HI AHEAS. (a) A person sltall cOlllply Hillt the requirements
of this 1Irtlcle for FP ao'eas before developing land Hltltl" the design flood line of a creel< 0" "tream having a contributing drainaga area of lJU acres or. 1II0re, 􀁾􀀢􀀧􀁾􀀡􀁌􀀬􀁬􀀡􀀡􀁑􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁉􀀧
􀀡􀀢􀀧􀁈􀁉􀀮􀁊􀁉􀀧􀁉􀀬􀁉􀀬􀁕􀀠r){ ,Ntl the land has !!2t beon formally designated as an 1-"1" area, (h) Ail:eral:i(tus of the niltllral flood plain ill areas ,·tllh less: lhou IJO Heres
IIlUSt he approved by lhe lit rector of puhlic uor:l<s for cOfUpiiance Hith the Dallas neveioplllent Code and city drpinage standatfi!:l. SEC, 5 1 5. III J • l. VEOETATIOU AI/fEIlATIOII
IN FI,OO!) I'I.AIII P[!()IIIUITEIl. (a) l\ person comm1t-a an offens.. lfll y,Hl.l1r,1 .. t 1<)<)<1 􀁾􀁦􀁮􀀧􀀻􀀧􀁬􀀠he cemoves or injures any vegetatlon n!);!1.1 􀀡􀁌􀁟􀁾􀁟􀀡􀀺􀁊􀀿􀁏􀀡􀀡􀀠I'
!!!!!!. (It) It Is 'a daEellse to proseculioll under Subsectioll (a) If the ilct is: ' (I) "uthorized In advance III «rltlllg lJy the director of I1\J h I I C NO cluJ; (2) in conformance
,-11th a landscape pIau approved by til", d i r ector 0 f I'u b 11 C H(n I", ; 6 
H7 :l () f) it 19686. (3) routine mainl:enance of vegetation such as tr'iJunlng or cuttIng designed to malutal'., the healthy oc fllllacl:ive gC"oHlh of 􀁴􀀺􀀩􀁵􀁾􀀠vegel;ation; or (II)
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Hlth the follouing rC(llli cements: 9 
H 7 :J () SIl1960,6 (I) Structures mast be: . ,(/\ ) deSl\lIled and securely anchored to lhe foundatlon to prevent: fJotatioll Bnd collapse du [·1 "9 I rHinua t 1011; and '(Il) desJgned
1.;0 prevent damage 1::0 ltoHsl1'ucl:ural eJelllunls <lut11l9 􀁩􀁮􀁵􀁮􀁤􀁡􀁬􀀺􀁬􀁯􀁬􀁉􀁾􀀠(2) TluHlllnl lusuJalion IIsed belot-l l:he fit" S t floor leve I must hr.! ,of a type that:
doe!:! HOt: aosolh Nal:er. I , (:1) ;lItlh(!sives IIIUSt have a bonding strength that is unaffected by intlndal:iol1_ (4) 􀀮􀁏􀁏􀁏􀁉􀁾􀁓􀀠alld all Hoo(1 trim Hlust be sealed "lith a
\4aleJ-,-proof paint: or: sJmllar: product.i «(j) Hasnwents are permitted only jf they tire desi9ued to pre"III')'" i"undatlon hy the J!lO-year flood tevet, either hy: (/\) tho elilllination
of exterior openings heloH Lila IUU-year floo,l level; or (U) 􀁬􀀺􀁬􀁬􀁴􀁾􀀠lise of Hater-I:igltt GIOG1JreS, Sitell as hulkheads and flood shleJds. lIoHevec, no basC!ment:s ate perm'
Ll(;!d iu soils 􀁷􀁨􀁯􀁳􀀨􀁾􀀠pe(lnoahi I.ity 􀁮􀁈􀁾􀁦􀁾􀁴􀁳􀀠or 9Kceeds tile mlnlwum local sf:anclar(lg of ,iel.meabllft;y esl:ahllshet.l fOt the In!ilallalioH of iudlvldual Sei-Hlqe
disposal systoms. ('1) I'IYllood IIse<l at oe helm" lIle fiest f looe level u111USl: be 0(: fut "exterior" or "marlnegrade and of a 􀁷􀁡􀁴􀀺􀁾􀁲􀀭􀀨􀁥􀁓􀁬􀁳􀁴􀁡􀁴􀁬􀁴􀀠or waler.Jeoa!
variety., (0) l'Ioorl flooring ""ad at or 􀁢􀁥􀁬􀀨􀀩􀁬􀁾􀀠the first floor Ip-ve) lI1ust: be!, II1Btat led t:o O(!t:OJllutorl(1l:e a lo':eral nxpausloft of t"ho fJo()[ing.: pc}rpc:udlcular
to the floorlng grain, h'ithout IIICII((III9 "trll!;lIlCal damage to the Imlltlillg. i (9 ) IJO!';I:HlIeul: cei J ings ltIust: be of slIfflcient wet stfcnqt:h and tH:l' [;1) lnst:al1.ed
as to survive inulluatloll. 10 
19686 (10) Paillts or othe( finishes used at 0 r he I ON the ficsl:: floo( leval must be capable of suevlvl-ng inundation. (II) All air ducts, I,,"ye pipes and storage tanh.s l()C'!atcd
at.: or beJOH the (J(51; Clo(,)( It,vel must be fIrmly anuho I-ed to prevelll: flotation, (J 2) Tanles IIlIlSt he vented at a location above the 100 rear flood,Jevel. SEC. 51-5. lO!L
F'II,I,IIW IN Tim FLOOr> P['AIN, (I) II pE!rSOll shall not tleposlt or store fill, place a fJ I: ell C;. U l' U "r 0 xUi1 vat: e I" ant.. P n (a a un I; i 1 he h n a: 0 b f; t\ I nod
from the dlleet:O( of pllblie \..J'or'tu a flll permit alloHing t:ho prOpEH"t;y 1.:0 he developed at'a specIfied elevation in compJiall(!t!: "lIth this .fHJction, and he ohtalns all
requIred state and federal permlt.s, ( 2) The eli rHctor of I'ubllc ,,",0 r 1"=5 shall rnaintaiu a record of all f ill. 1"31. fill l s , (1)) lnltiation, lin applicallt for a fill pOCinit
sha I I suhmlt flft·-a()i;i'ic:-.;"i:Jon to tl,e director of pttl)lic 1olor.<s. 'rha application 􀁭􀁬􀁬􀁬􀁾􀁬􀀺􀀠he Oil a form approved uy the di reGt:ot, alld UHISI: be slyned by lhe
GUller of Lhe (,(operty to he fliletl, ( I ) An 01'1'1 I callt for a fill permit shall request: a llreappllGation GouferoJlt:e lIith ("epreseutotivQs f J" Ofn I: he depari:tneflt; of
pllbl.lc I-Ior'h,s. (2) III: the preal'plical:ioll confe.ellce the di reclor of [Hlhllc worl(!] 􀁾􀁩􀁨􀁡􀁬􀁬􀀠􀁤􀀨􀁾􀁉􀀺􀁥􀁲􀁬􀁬􀁴􀁬􀁬􀁜􀁥􀀠""hal Info(lf1(ltion Is JleCessary fC)t" a
􀁣􀁏􀁬􀁬􀁬􀁰􀁬􀁾􀁬􀀺􀁥􀀠evaluation of the proposed flJI projecl:" all(l may re<lulce the appllr:anl: to snhlUit I:he necessary IltfotUlillloll, IncludlllY, bllt uot I Jmlte<i to the
foil.OI1illg! (II) 􀁾􀁕􀁉􀀠vlcinll:y mal'..:.UI (II) II Ville acrenge f Iyures for lhe "'lit Ire 􀁬􀀺􀁲􀁡􀀨􀀡􀁬􀁾􀀠􀁴􀁨􀀨􀁾􀀠􀁐􀀨􀀨􀀩􀁰􀁯􀁴􀁈􀁾􀀨􀀱􀀠l:o nr(!-i) be 􀁦􀁬􀁬]ociIll.:0d
in 􀁬􀁥􀁤􀁾􀀱􀀯􀀱􀀠t. he flood plain, aotl the area hydraulic (C) analyses [;1'11 c1escdl't􀁣􀁯􀁮􀁴􀀮􀁬􀁵􀁣􀁴􀁥􀁤􀀢􀁾􀁟􀀨􀀯􀀱􀀠ion of hydrologic alld I 1 
87 !l 0 fi it19686 (Il) 􀁁􀁛􀁾􀁊􀀠landscape and erosion control,plan. (II (In A[;il table of values for ana lysis of lhe 􀀨􀀢􀁩􀁾􀀱􀀠􀀧􀁙􀁴􀁾􀁊􀀩􀀮􀀠e •• gIneerlng crlteria listed in
§lltm!!f!!il.fJ!el!§. 􀁩􀀹􀁈􀀡􀁕􀁾􀁌􀁤􀀡􀁬􀁌􀀧􀀭􀁩􀀡􀀡􀁩􀀻􀁌􀀡􀀡􀁕􀁛􀀤􀁊􀁾􀁾􀁎􀁾􀀠Nr/. 􀀨􀁾􀁮􀀬􀀮􀀮􀁉􀀱􀁊􀀠(F) 􀁾􀁛􀁊􀁊􀀠water surface proflle.,-,fJ (ll) !'!U I p Ian v i 􀁥􀁈􀁾􀀮􀁦􀀠11
(II) 􀀮􀁅􀀨􀁾􀁬􀁬􀁯􀁴􀁴􀁥􀁤􀀠cross-sections... ( fI (I) l![Jln overall iliaI' of the project area. (d) ELL!.! 􀀡􀀡􀁓􀁌􀁟􀁾􀀮􀀡􀀡􀁩􀀡􀀠L.QQ!H.Ll!Q􀀡􀀻􀀮􀁟􀀮􀁦􀀮􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁑􀁙􀁬􀁌􀀮􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀠_.fF_Q<;!",.
iy!! 􀁾􀀠U.Q!!· The director of (>lIblllO Horl(s ",ay issue a fill permit ..1ithollt city cOllnc! I action .if he detenllines that: (1) tIle filling 􀁤􀁯􀁾􀁳􀀠not remove an FP designation;
alld (2) the fi II iug COlliI' IIes Hith the i engineering ceqlll rements for l'illlng in Subsectton (g). (1) If the application is to remove an FP deslgnal:ion, the di rector of public
works shal I fon/Brd copies of the application to the dlreclor of planning amI development alld director of parks allu recreatior•. (2) If the di rector of public worl(S determines that
the applicat:ion cOlllplles wilh all of the retllliremenls of Subsection iJ'd.lltYl, he shall recommend approval of the a(,pllcal ion; other'wlse he shall recommend denl a). (3) The
director of plallfllng and development and lhe dl rector of p,\r!(S and recreation shall 􀀡􀀮􀀼􀀻􀀡􀁹􀁬􀀮􀁾􀀡􀀡􀁟􀁊􀁊􀀡􀁾.._!!EE1!f'!!J;!QIJ iWQ....!!Qv i 􀀢􀀡􀁾􀁟􀁊􀀻􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁌􀁬􀀡􀀡􀀮􀂣􀁾􀁧􀀡􀀺􀁑􀁌􀁑
􀁩􀁟􀁅􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁅􀀡􀁌􀁾􀀮􀁑􀀡􀀧􀀡􀁳􀀡􀀡__􀁑􀀮􀁌􀁓􀀡􀀮􀁬􀀡􀁌􀁟􀁾􀀡􀀡􀁙􀀡􀀠fQ!!!!!!!nt 1! 1 􀀡􀀡􀁊􀁬􀁅􀀡􀀡􀂣􀀡􀀻􀀡􀀡􀀭􀀭􀀧􀀡􀁌􀀮􀀱􀀱􀀱􀁾􀁅􀀡􀀺􀁑􀁪􀁾􀂣􀀡􀀻􀁟􀁪􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀠determine "/hether
I:he applicant· s property Is . appropriate to be considered for ptlbllc acquisition, has.,d On ecological, scenic, and recreational val •• e of tIle property. (4) Aftr,r notice alld
hearing in cOI"pl iance ..11th Section 5i-5.102, the city cOllllcll shall approve or deny tho application for a fill permit. If the permit is approved, tho city councIL shall by ordinance
authorize the re",,,val of the 1'1' desl<]nal:lon foc the filled area upon complianco by the applicant .Ilth thE' specIfications for fillIng. I 2 
19606 873054 ( 5) lipan camp I I a nce by the applicant, the director of pllbllc works sllall I'lform !:he director" of planning and development, and the tli rector of planning ·and
development sha II remove the FP designation for the filled area from the official zOlllng .Iistrict map. (f) fHUH!l._2E!HeU2!!1!.. If the cl ty cOllnel I aul:horizes issllance of a
·fill permit by lhe director of publ ic Hor\,s and removal of the FE' prefix from the official zoning district map, the filling operal:ions must comply with the folloHing standards.
(I) If the FP area is governed by a city council udoptad management: plan# filling opa(at:lons and subsequent: development must meet the standards outlined in that 􀁦􀁮􀁡􀁮􀁡􀁧􀁦􀁾􀁭􀁥􀁮􀁴􀀠plan.
(2) If. the FI? area is not 90verned by a city cOllnci I adopted management plant fill.i,lg operatlons and SUbsequent development ",ust meet the follo,.ing standards; I (II) IIny ex'cavatioll
req"i red by the specifications' of the approved application "'list be conducted before Or at the "arne time as placing fill. (B) FI II Inust be placed to at least tHO feet, above tIle
desigll flood line. (e) The 10"e5t floor of any strllcture IIlIlSt be constrllcted at: Ie",,\: three fee\: above the design flood line. (3) IIfUn fi Ilh.g operations have been completed,
the 􀁥􀁐􀀮􀁬􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀼􀀻􀀺􀁥􀀡􀀡􀁌􀁟􀁾􀀡􀀡􀁩􀁬􀁬􀁌􀁟􀁾􀁾􀀡􀁊􀀡􀁾􀀡􀁾􀁟􀀠a 􀁣􀁾􀁲􀁬􀀻􀀮􀁩􀁦􀁩􀁣􀀡􀁬􀁴􀀡􀁑􀀡􀀡􀀠to 􀁴􀀡􀀡􀁾􀀠director of public '"arks t!!l!.tftlln 􀁲􀀬􀁜􀁉􀀢􀁩􀁬􀁪􀀻􀀾􀀡􀀻􀀻􀁣􀁦􀀬􀁾􀀠􀁾�
�􀁁􀀮􀁊􀀠􀁾􀁲􀁵􀀮􀀭􀀭􀁖􀁊􀀠NOfYl pWfler fiJI elevations and 􀁉􀁃􀀯􀀻􀀨􀁎􀁉􀀧􀀻􀁉􀁕􀁾􀀧􀁎􀀠';fl'tli the specificatiolls of the approved application 􀀡􀀡􀁬􀀡􀀮􀁾􀁾􀁟􀀡􀀺􀀡􀁾􀁾􀀡􀀡􀁟􀁾􀀲􀀡􀀡􀁑􀀡􀀺􀀡􀁾􀁑
􀀮􀀮􀀠Upon compliance by the appJ icant, the director of public Horks shall Info ... n the director of 􀁛􀀧􀁨􀀧􀁜􀀼􀁉􀁊􀁾􀀱􀀠planning .!!!!Q..___􀀹􀁾􀁙􀁾􀀡􀀲􀀱􀁾􀁭􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀻􀀬􀀠and the
dl rec\:or of 􀁻􀀬􀁊􀁴􀁬􀀯􀀮􀀻􀁊􀁾􀀠I 1'1 allnlng 􀁩􀁬􀀡􀀡􀁧􀁟􀀹􀂧􀁙􀀡􀀺􀀡􀀡􀁑􀁬􀀮􀀿􀁭􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀻􀀮􀀠sha II remove the FI? <leslnnat!oll for the filled area frolll the officIal zoning􀁾􀀠I
. district map. ( I ) If the FP acea i S governed hy a city council adopted management plan, the Ili rector of pub II c t'/O['ts 􀁾􀁨􀁡􀁬􀁩􀀠determine wllatllee the proposed f I I I
project meets the englneerin9 requirements outlIned In that mallagement: plan. (2) If the FP area is not governed by a city coullci 1 adopted management plan, the ,Ii rector of public
Hod,s shall determine Hhether the proposed fill project Ineets the follo.dng englneerlng requi,:ements: 13 
B730fi41968'6 ,(A) !;;!!<!l1!L____ 􀁾􀀠Qf_,____􀀮􀁑􀁾􀂣􀀡􀁬􀀡􀀡􀁾􀀠!Q!L_____tl'! 􀁾􀀡􀀡􀁬􀀻􀁩􀀠,.j!I.oIJ iterations 01' tha ,1' area lIlay not Increase the Hater surface elevation of
the design EI,ood of the creek 􀀡􀀡􀁐􀀻􀁩􀁴􀁾􀀡􀁬􀁩􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁌􀀠!oJQ!!!! 􀁾􀀠t 􀁾􀀡􀁬􀀠!I!!!, _BL_l!! f9!!.9 !Ll;!!!l_.P.EQ j fH:< L.!!.f!l!!,_l!!l t!l!!t!2!L!H!􀁾􀀡H!!._!Ill!1:: ! '!9f!li!
􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁬􀁟􀀢􀁬􀁜􀁾􀁊􀁴􀁩􀀡􀀠􀀡􀀻􀀡􀀺􀁬􀀮􀁌􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀠tfi!9!l,_!l !,!;!,!!!.£!Q!L_Ql-..!:!!!l,__!!!l1!i9!!._f !Q'l>l fH'ly!!J!lIL_.t!H!,_J,HfH.!l'!1!!:l.__!!L_,H.U!!.1.H__" !!!l ___<!!l
£!l!!t.!QH__Qi!§ i !!.:..'! QQ!l!!Qi! f i!lLi!􀁾􀁟􀁩􀀡l:!E EQY !l!LQy_t.!!!:l._.!:HI !l!:<!;Q L()L1!!!QE.!L!!QEls.§,,(11) AI terations of Lhe [,'[' area may not create Qf. increase an
ernslve Hater velocity on or 􀁯􀁦􀁦􀀭􀁳􀁬􀁴􀁥􀁾􀀠The meanveJocHy of sttearn flow at ttle dOWllstreatn efld of tile s Lta nfter: f 11 1 may not exceed l:he mean velocity of the stream
f 10\-1 IInde.: existing conditions. (C) The effects of the existing' or proposed public ane1 (It,Jvate itu(>rovemeflts HI.Ii he used in deteCfuining t-latec surface elevatJolls and
velocities., (n) The 1"1' area may be altered only to the ex lent permitted by eqllal conveyance 􀁦􀁾􀁑􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁴􀁴􀁑􀀡􀀡􀀠on both sides of the natura 1 channEll. (E) An environmental
impact study and a complete stream rehabi litation program ,""st be approved prior 1:0 any ('elocation or alteration of the natural channel ot' altel:ation 􀀧􀁬􀁟􀁦􀁟􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁌􀀭􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀮􀁹􀀮􀁌􀁾􀁧􀀮�
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�􀀡􀀱􀁾􀁧􀀮􀀡􀀡􀀢􀀠􀀡􀀮􀀧􀀡􀁾􀀮􀀧􀀭The 0 nv I r 0 ""'" n t a I impact study IIlUSt contain the follo«llIg itoms: 0) l\ descciptiou of the existing condltiolls of the existing site. B'ljacont:
properties. "pst ream anti oot'/nsl:renm creel<. sections for approximately 1,,000 feet (ulliess conditions reqllire ",)(lItlol1al information in the opinion of the dl rector of I'lIbllc
works). and creel, and overbanl, areas. The description of these condItions mllst include: ! (aa) ti,e cl.aracterlzatlo'l of creek features sllch as bed quality and material. pool-riffle
sequences, natucal gcound Hater, springs .. seeps, magnitUde and 􀁣􀁯􀁮􀁴􀁬􀁊􀁈􀁲􀁩􀁾􀁹􀀠of flow. Hater 'lualLty (including bLol'oglcal oxygen demand, dissolved oxyyen# altd nlltrient
loadings), hauJ{ 'lUll] i ty and material" vegetative cover and [Jotterps, bank eroHion, topographic cellef, disturbances to the natural character of the creek, animal and aquat ie 1j
fe, and the extent: and character of \c/etland areas; and (bb) soi 1 types and land uses of th.. site and sllt"roundtn9 area, 11 
19686 (ii) A description oE the proposed project.,Thl s description must include: (aa) the Intended ultimate use of the site,. or I f that I .. not: 􀁨􀀮􀁮􀁯􀁈􀁉􀁬􀁾􀀠a deseript ion
of the interim site plan, Includl.ng const[uction access, etc; (bll) rea SOl'S why tl,e creek or flood plail' alteration [s necessary; and (cc) a site plan Illclodl1l9 the flood plaIn
alll] all constrtfction access Ilecessary 􀁾􀁯􀀠perform tIle work. (iii) A description of at least three possIble ways df I,andling the creek and flood plaid, illcillding: , (aa) au
alternative that assumes the creek al,d flood plain are left as Is; (bb) the app llcant· s des i red course of•action; and (cc) an alternative considered but not chosen by the appllcar,t,
and any additional alternatives required by the director of public works. Ov) An identification of the impacts created by each alternative, describing in detail all of the positive and
negative impacts upon l:he existing condlt:ions described in Subparagraph (i), that would be created by each alternative.(v) A recOlllrnenlied cOllrse of actIon based <)I' the alternatives. (vi) Proposed strategies to mitigate adverse Impacts. Exampl .. strategies Include tree Hells, temporary construction
and penuanent:: erosjon and sedimentation controls, vegetative buffern. replacement planting, etc. (F) The toe of any fill slope must parallel the rlattlCal channel to prevent an uuba
lanced sl: ream f low In the altered FE' area. (0) To Insure maximum accessi!>i Ii ty to the F1' area for maintenance and other pllrposes and to lessen the probability of slope erosion
during periods of hi.gh Hater, maximum slopes of the fi lied area shall not exceed three to one for 50 percent of the length of the fill and s Ix to one for II... remaining length of
the fill. The slope of any excavated area not in rock may not: exceed four 1:0 one. Vertical t-talls# terracing, and other slope treatments may he considered 15 
19686 provided no unbalancing of stream floH resllits and only as a part of a landscaping plan submission. i (II) The elevation of excavated areas in t: he FP area may not be lo..,e["
than one-Uti rdl tlJI of the depth of the natura 1 channel, as 􀁬􀁏􀁥􀁡􀁳􀁴􀁬􀁩􀁾􀁾􀀨􀁲􀀭􀁦􀁲􀀨􀀻􀁭􀀠the adj acent ban), 1cJ./􀁾􀁾􀀼􀁊􀀠,N<JIYJU ff<J'N<J<J.</.1 fN,N <Jt<J1;J.n<}r/t/􀀮􀁐􀁾􀀱􀀼􀁉􀂷􀁾�
�􀁊􀁖􀁕􀀠r; t<J"'UI, except for excavation of lal<es. No excavation !!!!!y[,JtLlfti be closer than 50 feet to the ball)' of the natural chanllel except as necessary 1:0 dral n. I!JlL'!!!!,.8!Y.:'!.!;
'!.!2-_'U . 􀀮􀀡􀀡􀀮􀀡􀁌􀀮􀀧􀀡􀀡􀀺􀀧􀀡􀁙􀁟􀀧􀀱􀁑􀁌􀁟􀀮􀀡􀀡􀁾􀂣􀀡􀀮􀀡􀂣􀁌􀁉􀁾􀀠p..!.!.!.£.!.!uL_<?L 􀁾􀀡􀁈􀀡􀀮􀁟􀁊􀀻􀁯􀁴􀁡􀀠I a 􀁲􀀮􀀡􀀮􀀡􀀺􀀧􀀡􀀮􀀮􀀮􀀮􀀮􀁑􀁾􀁟􀀡􀀻􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁌􀀱􀀮􀀡􀀮􀀡􀂣􀁴􀂷􀀠s
unf i lIed flood .E.!.i!.!!L. (I) A landscape alld erosion cOlltEol plan mllst be submitted and approved. Landscapi ng lIlust incorporate natllra I mated a Is (earth, stone, HOOtl) on
cut and filled slopes wherever possible. The def inH:lons of Section 51 10.101 of this chapter apply. to this 􀁳􀁴􀁬􀁢􀁳􀁥􀁣􀁴􀁬􀁯􀁬􀀱􀁾􀀠I!:ach landscape i.Bn] erosion control plan·
mllst comply ",ith the fol1m<ing criteria, (i) The size, type, and location of all trees <lithin the exisllng flood plain that are six-Inch caliper all() larger IUIIst he ShOHIl. The
plans must indicate Hhlcll of the trees are to; be preserved and Hhich "ill be lost due to develop,"ent activities in the flood plain. (0) All trees greater than six inch caliper in
slope,l areas of flood plain fill of fOllr feet or less IIIl1St he protected. : If trees· are protected by tree Hells, the \-Iell mllst be at or beyond the driplille of the tree and
mllst fHovide 􀁉􀀡􀁑􀁬􀀡􀁧􀀡􀀮􀁙􀁾__􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀮􀁥􀁬􀀡􀀡􀁬􀀡􀁧􀁾􀀮􀀠A Hell may not exceed fOllr"-fe'et--[il--Ziepth IInlnss clesigned and certified hya registered landscape architect. Tree
wells are required if either of ·I:he foll,mlng condItions occur lit the base of a tree to be protected, ( a a) a f I I I 0 f 9 rea I: e r t han .2!.","-!.!!gl!liB!. 􀁛􀁾􀁲􀀯􀀯􀁴􀀮􀁊􀀠􀀻􀁊􀀮􀁾􀀧􀀠􀀮�
�􀀯􀁴􀁾􀀯􀁾􀁟􀀱􀁴􀀠t.J.Jrl; or (bb) a cut greater than inches. (til) The size. type, and location of all propose') repl acemellt trees to Ill! Ligate the loss of ex! 5t InC} trees must
be 􀁳􀁨􀁯􀁷􀁮􀁾􀀠The tree I:ypes must be approved hy the department of parl< aud recreat:ion as sultaule for use under local cl [IIlate and sol I conditlolls. (lv) 􀁾􀁉􀁨􀁥􀁲􀁥􀀠a SHale
is propose.l, of the existing trees "Ith a six-inch caliper or g,-eater located ",ithin 1:1\0 proposed s\-Hlle, the applicant must 1ndical:e rep] acement of ei tlleL 35 percent, or lhe
!tIi nililuifl number nece:.isary l:o provide a spacing equivalent: to 50 feet On center, ",hichevar is less. At:: least 50 􀁰􀁥􀁲􀁣􀁾􀁮􀁴􀀮􀀺􀀠of the replacemeut 16 
19606 􀁮􀀷􀁾􀀱􀀰􀀵􀀴􀀠 trees must have a caJl per 110 smaller than six Inches. The, rema i nder of the trees IUlist have a caliper no smaller than three illches. (v) The speel fie plant
materials proposed to protect f III and excavated slopes mnst be Indicated. Plant materials must be sllitahle for use lI"der local clImate and soii conditions. In general, hydroseeding
or sodding bermuda grass is acceptable during the s"',,"lIer months (May 1 to August 30). WJnl.:er eye or fescue grass may he planted durIng times other titan the StHlllllec months as
a ternporacy measure unl,:i 1 such time as the pennanent: planting can he made. (vi) The proposed methods of et'osloll and sedimentation concrol such as hay bides, sedJmentation basins
.. etc., to be IIsed during construction mus!: be shoNn, in detail. (vii,) The filL case appUcallt, the current owners,. and subseqllent owners are responsible foe maintaining ami assuring
survival of all planted material lint I I the property is developed and' a perlllanent m'alntenance plan of record is establl.shetl. This responsibility ."IISt be reflected in the submitted
plans or supporting doculllents. (.J) Any alteration of tile FP area necessary to obtain remova L 0': an FP ,peefix lIlay not cauSe any additional expense in any· 􀁣􀁵􀁴􀁾􀀨􀀧􀁥􀁬􀀱􀁬􀀺􀀠oe
projected public improvements. til. L __l1fQ 􀁾􀀠!l!H!!Q!!!!L__􀁦􀀡􀀡􀀹􀁊􀂧􀀧􀀡􀀻􀂧􀀡􀀧􀁾􀁑__.!Wg! !!!l!H £§!J;! U !HL.J;!t!!L.!!!!£roag!!!!!§.!'!L!.:fi !l_'lQLJ::!!l!!!lLi!L.!!!!L.1!'C􀁦􀁬􀁈􀀡􀂧􀁾􀁊
􀀮􀀡􀁬􀀠􀁬􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀲􀁟􀁩􀀡􀁾􀂧􀀮􀀡􀁧􀀡􀁾􀁑􀁑􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁹􀀮􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀺􀁊􀁑􀁮􀁾􀁮􀁧􀀠U.11 􀁾􀀠!ELf􀁾􀀲􀁾!.!!L.!'!!!'!!f 9§.!!!!tLN!!!!􀀡􀀡􀀹􀀡􀀲􀀡􀁾􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀻􀁟􀁾􀁧ll!!£1': ! § §,!1§.::U!_..EQ!!2H
!QJL2_L.􀀮􀀱􀁾􀁮􀁾􀁌􀁑􀁌􀁴􀀡􀁾􀁊􀁌􀀡􀁬􀂧􀀮􀀧􀁹􀀢􀁌􀀻􀁬􀁬􀁑􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀮􀀠17 
1968.6 , !!L 􀀡􀁑􀁾􀁾􀁴􀁑􀁟􀁑􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁌􀀭􀀮􀀡􀀮􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁬􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁝􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁓􀀻􀁾􀁭􀁾􀁩􀁴􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀠􀂣􀀮􀀡􀁾􀀧􀁌􀀮􀁑􀁌􀀡􀀡􀁝􀀮􀀲􀁬􀁥􀀠􀁳􀁯􀁉􀁌􀁌􀁾􀁗􀀡􀀠li!l l!!ree E_21!e ill allot􀁉􀁧􀁾􀂣􀁟􀂣􀁾􀀡􀀡􀁾􀁾􀀠1;
J l_ 􀁉􀁑􀀡􀁌􀁊􀀡􀀡􀁧􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁾􀀡􀁊􀀡􀀡􀀡L 1 i !]"Li!L..t!!!!._QQ1; t O!!L.2.f......J;!llL.Q!!1!!s 􀀡􀁩􀀡􀁊􀁧􀁾􀀡􀁌􀁉􀀻􀀡􀀡􀁧􀀲􀀡􀁑􀁬􀀧􀀮􀀮􀀡􀁌􀁑􀁾􀀡􀂣􀁑􀀡􀀡􀁉􀁾􀁾􀁾􀂧􀀮􀀮􀁌􀀮􀀮􀁴􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁌􀁦􀀹􀁕
􀁌􀀱􀁑􀀮􀀮􀀮􀀮􀁑􀀡􀀡􀁾􀀭􀀬.1llL 􀁲􀀻􀀧􀀡􀁑􀁧􀁉􀀡􀁾__i!!_gl!!JH.!t!!HLI!!2.V 􀁩􀁤􀀡􀁚􀁌􀁩􀀡􀁌􀂧􀀧􀀭􀀧􀁑􀀡􀁧􀁧􀁴􀀡􀀲􀀡􀁾􀁩􀂣􀁴􀁌􀀮􀀮􀀮􀀮􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀠structures must he located behind the
natural channel sel.bacl< 􀁆􀁩􀁩􀁾􀀺􀀻􀀺􀀺􀀭􀀭--------􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀮􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀁾􀀭􀀭􀀬􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀬􀀭􀀭􀀮􀀭􀀭-.--, .1 £ 1. 􀁩􀁌􀂧􀀮􀁾􀀡􀀡􀀮􀀡􀂣􀀠h!.!!! l1y__􀁾􀁬􀁬􀁧􀁬􀀡􀀡�
�􀀡􀀡􀁈􀂣􀁾􀁌􀀮􀁲􀁧􀁊􀀻􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀡􀀻12!! __llY§ 􀀡􀀻􀁾􀀡􀀧􀀡􀀡􀁟􀁥􀁥􀁥􀁦􀁑􀁙􀀡􀁈􀁌􀀡􀀲􀁾􀀠!;h!!_Q 1I!H1fQ L Q f_!1l.!!?t !!L!:!Q f 􀀡􀀡􀁩􀀡􀁌􀀮􀀡􀀡􀀡􀁈􀁬􀀧􀁾􀁑􀀡􀁌•.l!l!!ll!U_t!! t;:ll:Lf.Q
􀁦􀀮􀀭􀀡􀀻􀀡􀀡􀁾􀀧􀀡􀂣􀀡􀀺􀁬􀀡􀁬􀀡􀀲􀀮􀀡􀀡􀁩􀀠g9'.!!Hl.<!__!L§l!1l§£9.L2!Lt!21-,," SECTION 2. That a person violating a provision of this ordinance, upon convIction, is punishable by
a fIne not to exceed $2,000, SECT 1011 3. ThaI: CIiAPTE:n 51 of the Hallas City Code, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amenduiJ by this ordinance.
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42241 196H6 873054 SECTION 4. '[hat the terms and provisions of thIs ordinance are severable and are governed by Sect ion 1-4 of CIfAPTEH 1 of the Dallas City Code, as amended. SECTION
5. That this ordinance shall take eft.,ct Immediately from and after its passage alld publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dallas, and It 15 accordingly
so ordained. APPROVED AS TO FORM: AIIAI,ESLIE MUNCY, City Attorney SEP 2 3 1961Passed and correctly enrolled 19 
§5IA-5.20l DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE §5IA-5.201 (A) That line formed by the interseetion of the surface of the land and the vertical plane located a horizontal distance of 20 feet beyond
the crest. (8) That lillc formed by the intersection of the surface of the land beyond tbe crest and a planc passing through the toe and extending upwfU'd and outward from the cha.nnel
at the designated slope. for purposes of this paragraph, the designated slope is: (i) four: to one if the channel contains clay or Shale soil; and (ii) three to one in all other cases.
(2) C REST means that line at the top of the bank where the slope becomes less than four: to one. . (3) TOE means that line at the bottom of the bank where the slope becomes less thall
four to one. (b) Exeept as otherwise provided in Subsection (c), all structures must be located behind the natural chrumel setback line. (c) A structur:a.lly engincered retention system
approved by the direelor of public works may be substituted for the setback required in Subsection (b). (Ord. 19786) Division 51 A -5.200. Escarpment Regulations SEC.5IA-5.20l. DEfiNITIONS.
In this division, unless the context clearly indicates ot.r.erwise: (I) CHAI.K ZONE means the lower chalk member of the Austin chalk formalion overlying the Eagle ford shale formation.
The chalk zone consists primarily of a chalk limestone with minor seams of shale and bentonite elays. (2) C REST means that line ahove the escarpment line where the slope becomes lcss
than 4: l. (3) [}l RECTOR means the director of public works or his desigllated representative. (4) ESCARPMENT AREA REVIEW COMMITTEE means the commiHee descrihed in Section SIA-5.209
of this chapter. 2383 2-88 
( §5IA-5.201 DALLAS CITY CODE §51A: -5.201 ( (5) &'iCARPMENT FACE means that portion of the escarpment zone between the crest and the toe. (6) ESCARPMENT LINE meaJlS that line formed
hy the internection of the "IlUle of the stratigraphic contact betwecn the Austin chalk and the Eagle Ford shale formations and the surface of the land. (7) ESCARPMENT ZONE means that
corridor of real property ('. south of Interstate Highway 30 between the following described vertical planes: (A) 0" the crest side of the escarpment line and measuring horizontally
from that line, the vertical plane that is 125 feet from that line, 01' 35 feet beyond the crest, whichever is farther from that line. . . (0) On the toe side of the escarpment line
and measuring horizontally from that line, the vertical plane that is 85 feet from that line, or 10 feet beyond the toe, whichever is farther from that line. (8) FACTOR OF SAFETY means
a comhination of factors which, when considered toge! her, indicates whether the slope is stable at a slip slip surface location. The factor of safety (Fs) is determined using the equation:
Fs 􀁾􀀠Cr L + N tan Or T whcn Cr is the residual cohesive strength, L is the length of the slip surfaee, N is the total normal force acting perpendicularly to the slip surface, tan is
tangent, or is the residual angle of the internal friction, and T is the total driving foree tending to cause the slope failure. (9) GEOLOGIC ALLY SIMILAR AREAS means: (A) lU-eas adjacent
to and similar to the escarpment zone by virtue of theit' slopes, soils, lUld geology; and (B) the drainage basins eontaining the escarpment zone, exclud ing those portions of the basins
which are: (i) dowllstream from the areas described in Subparagraph (A) above; or 2-88 2384 
§51 A-5.202 DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE §51 A-5.202 (ii) Ill)!"! h of Inlerstate ll.ig:hwl1:Y,30 . •.􀁾􀀧􀀠'(0), :GRA I)ING" means c'xtimlatiph"or ,􀁴􀁩􀁬􀁬􀁩􀁬􀁬􀁧􀀺􀀧􀁾􀁆􀀠,any 'combination
, thereof. ' , " (ll)', RIXiISTERl:ll PROFES-'lIONAL ENWNr,::ER mi:fIUls,1l. pcrSon'.who, , 'is dilly Iieensed ail<l registered, (0 'el,lgnge i.1 tlie" practice 'of"Ciljgineerjilg iii
t.he State of Texas,in accordance with slale hlW. (12) SIIALE ZONE mcallS the Areadia Park/KlulI!, Ranch members of the Eagle Ford shale formation whieh lie below the Austin chalk format
ion. The shale zone eom;isL<; primarily of c1:tys 31ld shale with minor 􀁬􀁡􀁹􀀬􀁾􀀬􀀧􀁓􀀠of 􀁬􀁩􀁦􀁬􀁈􀁾􀁴􀁯􀁮􀁥􀀠or S31ld. (13) SLOPE, 4: I mcans a slope with ,m angle deseeihed hy
fO'lI" feet hori7.ontal to olle foot vertical. (14) TOE meall<; Ihal line helow Ihe ewarpmenl line where lhe slope heeomes less th:uI 4: l. (O,·d. 19455) SEC. 51A-5.202. I>EVELOPMENT
IN ESCA RPM ENT ZONE PROlllmn:D. (a) A person ('ommils all offense if, wilhin the eSf';H'I'menl zont:, he: (2) alters the physical eOfHlition of the hmd in any way. EX>lmrles of allemUolls
10 the rhysi('al (!ondilion of II", laud itl('lu(!f" hnt arc nollimiled 10 dtH"l,ing, excavation, slol'age, ""d filling. (h) It is a defensc to p"oseeulion "nder Suhs(,eI ion (a) that
the ad (I) lhc constl'llelion of a putilic impr'ovcrnelll allthori7.ed by 􀁴􀁨􀁦􀁾􀀠(,ity and perforlflf'd in accordance with the reqnir'Cfflenls of this division; or' (2) Ule modin('alion
of a single family or duplex slrueluN' existing on the date of passage of this ordinance, and the modification did not: (i\l ('hange the use of the sI(,,,dow!!; ..􀁾􀀠23!l5 12-87 
( DALLAS CrTY CODE §51A-5.203 ( (1\) ('allse Ihe "b:e of lhe' sl rlll'l Iwe to exceed by 50 􀁉􀀧􀁥􀁲􀁾􀀺􀁥􀁮􀁴􀀠or Illm'e Ihe ,size of Ihe "lru(!tuI'C lL'; it exisled 011 the date of
· -," pf4<cia-g1f QC this 􀁯􀁲􀁾􀁩􀁩􀁮􀁡􀁮􀀢􀁣􀀻􀀠or ' ,,-, :: ' ,',' -: -" -, '. -:... . "'.;. , ". .' .. ---,", ..:" -(C) 􀀢􀀧􀁩􀀻􀀻􀁩􀁾􀀻􀀢􀀠«I...; 􀀧􀀱􀀻􀁉􀀻􀁵􀀢􀁫􀁣􀁴􀁾􀁡hK! ';,f,,;
lit;' 􀀶􀁪􀀧􀁉􀁾􀁉􀀨􀀺􀀧\.re 􀁻􀁾􀀻􀁣􀀧􀁾􀀻􀀡􀁣􀁥􀀨􀁜􀀢􀀠 hy !)O 11I"""nl 01' "1("", Ihe 'Ill arkd. vallie oe 􀁕􀁴􀁾􀀧􀀠􀁾􀁉􀀠"IU'IIIN! as j't exi!ilcd 0;, -,,:lhe,(\atc o( 1)'L<;'<;'lge:of.tlii,'l:o
rdit1aJlCt!., , ,: -, ,-':' -,,-, ',---_.. --. ," .... " :" , -(i,»I:I;'\ 􀀬􀀻􀀬􀀻􀀻􀀻􀁳􀁲􀀢􀀻􀀢􀀧􀁬􀁩􀁯􀀻􀀾􀁾􀁾-􀁾􀁴􀀺􀀻􀀺􀁩􀁩􀀻􀀢􀀠-;􀀻􀁮􀁬􀀾􀁲􀀧􀁯􀁶􀀧􀁩􀁬􀁬􀁬􀀨􀀧􀀢􀁉􀀧􀁾􀀧􀁩􀀧􀀺􀀺􀀠I􀁾􀁾􀁾􀀠􀀢􀀬�
�􀀨􀀬􀁾􀀨􀀮􀁰􀀬􀁾􀁥􀀬􀁾􀀧􀀠z.one 􀀱􀀧􀀨􀁾􀁻􀁬􀁈􀁩􀁲􀁴􀁾􀁳􀀠an (!SPHqHllellt (Jerllli1: The ,Jel"ror'marwe 􀁾􀁴􀁭􀁽􀀨􀁬􀁡􀁲􀁤􀁳􀀠for. <levelopmenl ill a geologi"atly similal' an!a apply
10 Ihe ,'onslructioll of (lIIhli!! imp"ovemenls ill I he eseaqllocnl zone. (Ord. 1!l4!)!» SEC. 51 A-!).203. pimMIT 􀁒􀁅􀀨􀁾􀁕􀁴􀁒􀁅􀁉􀀩􀀠FOR DEVELOPMENT IN (;JcOLO(;IGALLY SIMILAR AREAS.
(a) A pe,'Soll ,'ollll"ils m, "tTells" if, in a g"ologi,'ally si",iI'lr llN!a am! wit hout first oh! :tilling an csear'pmenl pel'mit from th" "ityexpressly Hul.hol"iziu{;; 1 he a('t,
􀁊􀁾􀁥􀀺􀀠(I) 􀁲􀁟􀁥􀁕􀁬􀁏􀁖􀀨􀁜􀁾􀀠or injures :\tty' trces (II' 􀁖􀁻􀁾􀁧􀁥􀀡􀀠at'ilin; or' n) ,1l(p,'S !I", physi{"ll ("Uldilioll <If !II" "'lid ill auy w',y. (' I':",unpks of ai!,','a[i,u.s
10 􀀨􀁴􀁬􀀨􀁾􀀠physi,'al "'HI<lilioll of 􀀡􀁉􀀬􀀬􀁾􀀠lalld i,,,'lu<le, hut _ 􀁮􀁲􀀧􀀨􀁾􀀠not limited to dumpillg"1 ex('avatiuH, 􀁳􀁴􀁮􀁲􀂷􀁡􀁴􀁾􀀧􀁾􀀧􀀮􀀠mtd 􀁲􀁩􀁴􀁬􀁩􀁬􀁬􀁧􀁾􀀠(Il)
It i, a d"klls" to p,'oseeul iOIl lind"" SlIh'''''!io" (:I) I hal I he a('1 was 􀁉􀁉􀁉􀀨􀁾􀀠moclifi('Hliou of a single ramily 01' dupk-...:: 􀁾􀁬􀁲􀀧􀁩􀁬􀀨􀀧􀁴􀁬􀁬􀁬􀀧􀀨􀁾􀀠pxistillg"011
the ,I>,!" of I""'"G''' or ! his ",'dim,",,,,, "lid t h" llu,"i'....,,! ion did 1101: c!) ,·atlSe !Ite 􀁳􀁩􀁾􀁟􀁥􀀠of (10" 􀁳􀁬􀁲􀁬􀁬􀀬􀀧􀁬􀁵􀁲􀀧􀁻􀁾􀀠to ,'x,,,,,," lIy:;O I",,'cent
or' mor'" !he size or !It" S!I'II"(1II1' as it ""isIPd on (I", ,laic "I' passage of this ordi(1(l.{l('e; or (:1) "'HlSe! he 1II,...kel valu" of Ihe s!r'IIe! til'" 10 "x"""d hy !)(f pc,'{'(m!
or "It"'C ! he lIIaI'kd v:ltue of II", s! (1wllll'" as i! "xisted on Ihe daLe of ",,,;.sag" of !I,is ol'<Iill:u",e. «kd. W4;,:;) ( 12-37 2336 
§5IA-5.204 DAIA.AS llF.VELOPMENT CODE §51A-5.2U4 SEC. 5lA-5.204. fBCARI'MENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND REVIEW. , (3) , 'An applicant' 􀁦􀁾􀀬􀁲􀀠u'li 􀀧􀁾􀁓􀀧􀁣􀁡􀀺􀁲􀁰􀀮􀁩􀁮􀁥􀁮􀀮􀁴􀂷'perlnil:
'siiail,', .:equest·a ., .:"rmipplieatioh eoilflireirce with ',the eooarprnent ":af'l,!a review'-e'om In itiee, ' , " The..purpose of the eonCerence' is to lIeterniine what inCormation
II1l1st he ,s(Jhmilted with the, permit appl!el\tioll to 􀁡􀁈􀁾􀁷􀀧􀀠a 􀁾􀁯􀁬􀁬􀀡􀁰􀁬􀁥􀁴􀁣􀀠,eval,lati!l1l :oC , 􀁴􀁉􀀮􀁾􀂷,proposed, prdjeeL", Aft.:1r' the' 􀁾􀁯􀁮􀁃erem)e, 􀁴􀁊􀁜􀁥􀀧􀁣􀁯􀁬􀁉􀁬􀁉􀁬
􀁉􀁾􀁕ee silaJI advise,' " , the diredoror its filidingSaml recommeridallo"ls. ,', . (Il) After the preapplieation ('onferenee, the Ill)plieant shall suhmit an applieation Cor WI escarpment
permit to the director. The application mllst he 011 a form approved hy the director alld he sib'll!,d hy the oWller of the property. Except 11.<; otherwise provided in this division,
the following items must be provided as part of the application: (I) The name and address of: (A) the owner(s) of the property; and (B) ,the person(s).who 'prepared' the plans and drawings
suhmilted. (2) A general vicinity map of the proposed development site. (3) A one ineh = 100 feet seale site plan showing details of the terTaiu and area dmirmge_ This site plan must
00 a contour map with two-fool contour intervals. (4) A one ineh = 50 feet scale cross section and plan review of any proposed strueiures. (5) Results of the slope stability allalysis
required under Section 51 A -5.205. (6) The soil erosion control plan required under Section 5IA-5.20S. 0) The grading plan required under Section 51 A-S.207. (8) The vegetation plan
required Wider Section 51 A-5.208. 2387 12-87 
c §51A-5.204 §51A-5.204 (9) financial assurance in thc rorm of a· letter or credit, a .perror.nancc bond, or. other. instrument Payahle to 􀁾􀁨􀁣􀀠City or Oaliasfor ali 􀁩􀁭􀁰􀁲􀁯􀁶􀁥􀁭􀁣􀁮􀁾􀀠fclate
d.tothe i'cqlltred ·soll erosion t'Ofltrolt gradi.llg. and. ·veget:,\UolI." plans :. to', .inilllre :that... flUIds··. a.fC! avllllahlf!: to thl! city· to . impleuient those plans·if
the developer fai.ls IiI i"'plemell!. tl.em. . ... ,(iQ).. A􀁰􀁅􀁩􀁲􀁲􀁯􀁾􀁭􀁡􀀻􀁩􀁣􀁣􀀮􀀠ruKi ;uji\\titel·laJ)CC ';Oil<i 􀁦􀁏􀁩􀀧􀀮􀀴􀁡􀀺􀀺􀁾􀁉􀁩􀀨􀁬􀁯􀁲􀁥􀀮􀁥􀀭􀁗􀁡􀁙􀀠eOil1 ract for
the-consl!'llclion Of puhlic 􀂷􀁩􀁬􀁬􀁲􀁲􀁡􀀮􀁾􀁬􀁲􀁩􀁲􀁵􀁴􀀮􀀡􀁬􀁲􀁣􀀠illl provemcnts: (II) One ineh = 100 reet scale lrrulspar<!nl overlay drawinlr.' of the reqnired soil crosion t'ontrol,
grading. and vegetal ion pl,llls snch that a composite mal' ean he created hy eomhining the overlay drawings and the site pla.n required under Suhsection (h)(3). (12) Cost estimates
and timetahles for implemcntation lI.IId completion of work specified in the required soil emsion cOlltrol, grading. and vegetation plans. (13) Any ot.hcr information that t.he dircctor
determines to he lIec!issary to allow. for a complete evaluation of the proposed. project. (c) II' the director det.erm ines that olle or ·m ore of the it.ellls listed in Suhsection
(h) is not neceslw.I'y to allow for a ('omplet.e review of the proposed project. he shall waive the requirement that the item or items be provided. (d) AII plans, drawing'S, and specifications
submit t(;d as part of an applieation for an escarpment permit must comply with the requirements of this ehapler and all applicable or<linanees, rules, alld regl.lations of the eity
of 􀁄􀁡􀁬􀁬􀁡􀀮􀁾􀀮􀀠(c) Upon submission hy the aPI.lieant of a complete application for an esearpment permit, the director shall forwarxl copies of all materials suhmitted to the escarpment
area review cOlllmilt.ee for conSideration. Upon review of all materials submitted. the cOlllmittee shall fm'nish the direetor a written rer.ol't containing 􀁩􀁌􀁾􀀠recommendations and
comments eoneer'ning the prOI)osed project. The direelor shall consider the committee's report he fore making a decision to grant or deny the escarpment permit. ( ... ""t." ,.." ", "'.(.
( l2-87 2388 
§51A-5.205 DALLAS DEVELOPMENT COUE §51A-5.205 (f), If the appiieatiQn ..at!d..otlu)r materials suilluill,ed show 􀁴􀁨􀁡􀁴􀁴􀁬􀁩􀁾􀀠pro(Josed pro1ect complies wiUdhe req'uirclncnts of
. this :chapter aild' all ":appticable ordi,iances, f'lilcs;' :and' regulations"of t.lie:' eily" of Didla..,-, the direetor shall issue an escarpment ·perniit. and forward Ihe application
to t.he building offiei.al for f.urther aelioll. Otherwise, I he dio-cctor 􀁳􀁬􀀬􀁾􀁡􀁬􀁬􀀠dellY HIe escarpiileni;·Permit. . :.' . . :., ',' .•.' ' . , .' .... . :." . . .' .," . . .
.,. " . -. (g) The huilding official shalt not issue a building pcrmit for any project for which atl escarpment permit is 􀁲􀁥􀁱􀁵􀁩􀁯􀁾􀀬􀁤􀀠unless t.he director 􀁨􀀡􀁌􀁾􀀠rirst is.<;ued
an escarpment permit authorizing the work. (h) The director may not authorize any dist.urbance of Ihe land for developmcnt purposes IUltil both the required soil e,'osion eout.rol <l1ld
grading plans have been submitted and approved. After the approval of hoth of these plans, the the director may issue a limited permit to authorize clearing and grubbing. (i) A dceision
made by the director to gr<l1lt or deny all escarpment permit may be appealed to the board of 􀁡􀁤􀁪􀁬􀁌􀁾􀁴􀁭􀁥􀁮􀁬􀀠ill the same maImer tbat appeals arc niade frolll decisions of the.building
official.' (j) An inspector from the deparhnent of publie woeks shall monit.or all dcvelopmcnt for which an escarpment pcrmit is required to illSlIl'C compliance with tim approved plans,
the requiremcnts of this chapter, ami all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city of Oalla.<;. (Ord. 19455) SEC. 51A-5.205. Sl.OPE STABILITY ANALYSIS. (a) foe aU proposed
devcloplncnt within a geologically similar area, field and lahomtory tests m'ust be pcrformed on snmples t.aken fro III representative locations within thc dcveloplncnt sitc to ascertain
the cxisting geotcchnical conditions. (h) A slope stahility analysis m,L<;t be pcrformed for each new structure to hc erected within a geologically similar area. No structure structure
lIIay be erectcd whcre the slope stability factor of safcty is less than 1.5. (c) Exccpt for items that arc expressly waived hy the direetor. the slopc stability <l1mlysis data submitted
IHllst include thc following: , . , 􀁾􀀮􀀠-. " 2389 12-87 
( (§f>] 1\-5.20H DI\LLI\S CITY CODE §511\-5.206 "P'> ,A, .d!;!Secil,UO!1 􀁯􀁲􀁱􀁜􀁴􀁾􀀠bOI"iI!g 19CaiiQu(s) ... ::,',,':'...... 􀀢􀀻􀀢􀀯􀀨􀀲􀁾􀀢􀀧􀀢􀀺􀁬􀁬􀁩􀁩􀁩􀀡􀁥􀁴􀁓􀀠􀁉􀁾􀁧􀁩􀀠􀁯􀀨􀀺􀀧􀁢􀁯􀁲􀁩􀁮�
�􀁳􀁾􀁤􀁬􀁩􀁮􀁾􀁡􀁴􀁪􀀻􀁬􀁧􀀼􀁾􀁾􀁾􀀻􀁴􀁲􀁡􀁴􀁬􀁾􀁡􀁐􀁩􀁬􀁙􀁏􀁈􀁉􀁉􀁾􀀠" , soil and hcdroek.' , , ,':.' " " ',:' (3) , "T'tiC􀀧􀁬􀁯􀁩􀁬􀁡􀁴􀁩􀁯􀁬􀁌􀀧􀁩􀁮􀁮􀁤􀀭􀀬􀁩􀁮􀁣􀁴􀁩􀁩􀁯􀁤􀁳􀀺􀁜􀁉􀁾􀁊􀀠􀀧􀁬􀀶􀀧
􀀨􀁊􀀨􀁬􀁬􀁣􀁣􀀡􀁬􀁬􀂷􀁩􀁾􀁾􀀧􀁧􀁬􀀧􀀡􀀾􀁩􀁬􀁬􀁬􀁩􀁊􀁷􀁾􀁴􀁥􀁬􀀧􀀮􀀠,," ::: ,; ":r"i' .. conditions and elevations. ' , ' , , ' , ," , , (4) 1\ tahlc of field and In!lIwntor'y ('"ginccring
tests " induding, hul. not limited to shear strengt.h tests, atlcr'bcr.'g limit.s, and shrink/swcll tcsts. (5) Ca]('ulations for lhe slope stability analysis, ineimling thc ('riteda
and 􀁰􀁡􀁬􀁾􀁵􀁬􀁬􀁥􀀡􀀮􀀨􀀧􀀭􀀱􀀧􀁓􀀠IIsed, indicating the sloIX' and location of slip smfaccs am! cOI'responding factors of safely. (d) 1\11 analyses, desigl':;, Iesls, an" ('al"lIlal
ions for !leW developnum1. within a g,wlogicaltv similar arca !lltlsi hc cerlit'i,:d by a rcgislcre<1 profcssional cngineer. ' i\. r-cgiste['cd professional cnginccr mnsl also ecrW'y'
that struclural foundations for all, ,IU;'" .developmcnt 􀁡􀁲􀁾􀁾􀀠 dcsiglied to' mcet Ihe 􀁲􀁣􀁱􀁵􀁩􀁲􀀧􀁥􀁬􀀡􀁩􀁥􀁮􀁌􀁾􀀠of the huilding code and all other, apl,licahlc codes. (ONI.
194:>5) (SEC, 511\-5.206. SOIL EROSION CONTROL PLI\N. (a) II soil erosio" conll'ol plall HlUS!' he suhmit Ied ror all pr'oposed developmcnt. within n geologically similar ar'ca. E;':{'cpt
for items thaI. are expressly waived hy the director', 􀁕􀁕􀁾􀀠plan must: .....".-: (I) show Ihe t.ypo of soil cover as mapped hyA.l1ii ,,soil Conservation Sorviec and confirmed hy ['cpr'escul
ative field lests and samples; (2) indicate Ihe susceptihility toef'Osion 01' tho mapped soils as confirmed h,V rCI'N!sentative field 􀁴􀁥􀁳􀁬􀁾􀀠aud SlUl11.les; (3) show the lo(,alion
of existing and PN'I,osed deVelopment; ( 12-87 􀀲􀀳􀁾􀀩􀀨􀀩􀀠
§5IA-5.206 DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE §5IA-5.206 (4) includc a timing schedule indicating starting and completion'dates of thc dcvelopment activities sequencc and the time of eXposure of
each area 􀁰􀀧􀁲􀁩􀁯􀀨􀀧􀁾􀁯􀀺􀁣􀁯􀁭􀁰􀁬􀁥􀁴􀁩􀁯􀁮􀀨􀀩􀁦􀀠control mea;>ures; , " , (5) contain a 􀁣􀁾􀁭􀁰􀁬􀁥􀁴􀁥􀀧􀀠description of all measures 'to be taken to prevent or control erosion
and sedimentation of soils during and after construction; (6) comply with local soil conservation standards and specifications; and (1) be certified by a registered professional engineer.
(b) Development within a geologically similar area must coOIorm to the following performanee standards: (}) Development must be fitted to the topography and soils to minimize cut and
fill sections. (2) Grading is not permitted within the 100 year flood plain boundaries of watercourses' unless it is:" ' .. ". .(A) in conjunction with the construction of approved drainage
facilities; or (B) authorized by a city council approved fiU permit. All grading must comply with Section 51A-5.207 of this division. (3) 􀁉􀁮􀁤􀁩􀁧􀁥􀁮􀁏􀁬􀁌􀁾􀀠vegetation must be retained
and protected except in immediate areas of development so that a minimal amowlt of vegetation is removed or replaced. If vegetation is removed, it must be replaced with lIew vegetation
of the same variety unless the director of parks and recreation approves an alternative variety as being less susceptible to disease or better suited for urban development. (4) Development
must be accomplished in a manner which as,<;ures that as small an area as possible is exposed to erosion at anyone time. When land is exposed during development, the exposure must be
kept to the shortest practical period of time nol to exceed six months. In extraordinary cases, an extension of the six month time period may be granted in writing by the director. In
such cases the director shall seek and consider the recommendation of the escarpment area review com mittee before making his decision. , " . 2391 2-88 
( §5IA-5.206 DALLAS CITY CODE §51A-5.206 ( (5) Sediment basins or other installations approved by the director, must be installed and maintaincd to removc sediment from runoff . w!lcters,
a!-!cumulating on land Wlder"goiog development. rhese:installa,tions " should be returned to naturalconditions upon' the substantial. eOljlpletion' , of ,improvements or when'the director
determines that' the inStallations are no longer needed. In any event, the owner shall-'cause these installations to be returned to natural conditions within 90 days after written notice
to do so is given by the director. (6) Runoff caused by changed soil and surface conditions during and after devclopment, both above and below the escarpment zone, must be controlled
Oil each development site within approved drainage facilities so that the runoff leaving the site is maintained at or \lelow predevelopment rates. Site-specific erosion control is required
below the escarpment zone where the erosion control plan shows detrimental erosion caused by runoff velocities. (7) Stormwater drainage may not be discharged over the escarpment face
at eroding velocities as those vclocities are derIned in the soil evaluation reports. In no event may the discharge exceed a 'velocity 􀁧􀁲􀁥􀁡􀁾􀁥􀁲􀀠than, three feet' per second.,
Stormwater drainage discharge must comply with Section 51A-5.207 of this division. (8) Temporary vegetation and mulching must be used to (' protect areas exposed during development.
Permanent vegetation must ,be established on disturbed areas following development in accordance " with the vegetation plan required under Section 51A-5.208 of this division. (9) Channel
velocities may not exceed five feet per second, except that velocities higher than five feet per second may be maintained at up to predevelopment rates in the escarpment and chalk zones
if the developer establishes to the satisfaction of the director that these velocities do not produce detrimental erosion. If damaging erosion is oecurring. site-specific erosion control
measures are required. Energy dissipators, if required, must be approved by the director to maintain channel velocities at acceptable levels. (Ord. 19455) ( 2-88 2392 ( c 
§5IA-5.207 HALLAS DEVELOPMENT ConE §51A-5.207 SEC. 5111,-5.207. GRADING PLAN. (a) A grading plan must he suhmiUed for all P"oposed development wil.hin a geologically similar area. r;xeel,t
for jj ems that are expressly waived lIy I.he direetor, the following items must he included as I,art of the plan: (I) A soil engineering report. This ,·eIHH'i. fllIISt. inelude dat.a
regarding the lIalnre, distrihution and strength of existing soils, ('onelusions awl recommendations for grading p"ocedures, design eritlwia rur corrc<:tivc measures when rleccs.."o;ary,
and Of)iuiolls and "ecofllmendalions covering adeqlla('Y of the site to he developed. The report must he signed hya registered professional engineer. (2) All ellgiueerillg geology report.
This "CI,,,,'t llIuSt includc an adequate deseriplion of the geology of the site, conclusions and recommendal ;OIlS regarding t.he· effeet of geologie conditions on t.he proposed development,
and opinions and reeo'lilnendations eovering lhe adequacy of the site to be developed. The report lIIust be signed by a registered professional engineer. (3) Limiting dimensions, elevations
or finish contours to he 􀁡􀀮􀁣􀁨􀁩􀁻􀁾􀁶􀁣􀁤􀀠hy grading, and proposed drai.mge channels and rclated eOllstruction. (4) [}elailed plans for all surface and subsurface drainage devi,'es,
walls, .!rihhing, dams, and other proleetive devices 10 he eonstrueted with or 􀁬􀁌􀁾􀀠a part of the proposed wor'k, logetherwith a map showing t.he dnlillage area and the estimated rUlloff or (he area. (b) Development withiu a geologically similar area must conform to the following pel"formance standards:
(l) Grading must he planned so as to have the least dislllrbluwe 011 the area's natural topography, watercourses, vegetation, and wildlife. This may p"eelude all development ill eertaiu
areas. No {'Iearcd, graded, or otherwise dislurhed land may he left without t.emporary proteetive st.abilizing cover. (See Seetioll 51 A -!'i.206.) 2393 12-87 
( §5lA-5.20B DALLAS CITY CODE §5lA-5.208 ( (2) The maximum slOIW.8 permitted in geologically similar areas shall he determined by the director hased on the results of the geotechnical
investigations of the site matcrial, and othcr factors analyzed in this division. (3) Topsoil lIIust he stockpiled and redistributed on areas where vegetation will be grown after the
grading is completed. Methods to insure maintenance of these areas until veg"etation is established must be detailed. (Ord. 19455) C' SEC, 51A-5.208. VEGETATION PLAN. (a) A vegetation
plan must he suhmitted for all proposed develol,rnent in a geologically similar area. Except for items that are expressly waived by the director, the plan mllst: (l) show the location
and type of landseapc features and phlllt materials in the areas of proposed development; and (2) speeify all proposed vegetation removal and repLacement. (b) Development in a geologically
similar area must conform to the following performance standards: j ((I) Indigenous vegetation mllst be retained and proteeted except ill immediate areas of development so that a minimaL
amount of vegetation is removed or repLaced. Lf vegetation is removed, it must be rcplaeed witl. new vegetation of the same varicty unless the director of parks and recreation approves
an aLternative variety as being less susceptible to disease or 􀁨􀁥􀁴􀁴􀁥􀁾􀀠suited 􀁦􀁯􀁾􀀠urban development. (2) Shrub borders must be maintained arOlUld woodlands where practicable.
(3) Landscaping must consist of ecoLogically suilable plant species. (Ord. 19455) ( 12-87 2394 
§5lA-5.209 DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE §51A-5.209 SEC.51A-5.200. 􀁅􀁓􀁃􀁁􀁒􀁐􀁍􀁛􀁾􀁎􀁔􀀠AREA REVIEW COMMITTEE. (a) In order to assist the director and the hoar'd of adjustmcnt in the administmtion
and interpretation of these esear'pment regulations, and to cstahlish !UI efficient forulII for de,,,u1.lIIcntal input !Uld "evicw of proposed developlllclits in gcologically similar
areas, an csearpment 􀁮􀁻􀀧􀀨􀁾􀁡􀀠revicw committce ("the committee") shall he established. The eoIIIIIIitlee shall he advisory in nature alld he comprised of at least one repr{!sellt.ative
from the eit.y depart IIwnL., of puhlie works, planning !Uld devclopment, IJarks and rccre;tUon, and water utilities. Mcmhms of the eommittcc shall be appointed by t.he directors of
the depart.ments t hey represent. At least one reprcselltat ive from each listed city departmellt IIIlIst be present to constitut.e a quorum. (b) The committee shal! have the following
(lowe,s and duties: (I) To thoroughly familiar'ize itself with t.he slr'lIellires, hUld, hUld, areas, geology, hydrology, arid indigenous plallt lifc in the escarpment zone and in geologically
si IIIilar alocas. (2) regulations. To thoronghly familiarize itself with the escarpment (3) To identify erit.eria to be used in evaluating proposed development in the 􀀡􀀧􀀮􀁾􀁥􀁡􀁲􀁰􀁲􀁮􀁥􀁮􀁴􀀠zOl
le and in gcologically similar areas. (4) To identify gllidelillC'.8 to he used in detcrmining whelher a proposed development complies with the spirit and intent of the escarpment regulations.
(5) To meet with each prospective ,Ieveloper of a I,rojeel for whieh an escarpment permit is required and nmk{, f'CeoUllllcndalion'i to the director as to what information may he waived
or what additional information is required to allow a complele evaluation of the proposed project. (6) To review applications for CSeal'[Hllcnt permits for eomplianee with the escarpment
regulations, and to make recommendations to the director as to whether the ap[,licalions should be approved or denied. 2395 12-81 
( §51 A-(l,IOI DALLAS CITY CODE §51A-6.10l ( (7) To 􀁧􀁩􀁶􀀨􀁾􀀠a<lviee and provide starr assist.an<'e to the boaro of adjustment and lhe cily plan commission in lhe exereisc of their
􀁲􀁣􀁳􀁰􀁯􀁮􀁳􀁩􀁢􀁩􀁬􀁩􀁬􀁩􀁥􀀬􀁾􀀬􀀠(3) To initiate 􀁡􀁭􀁥􀁮􀁤􀁭􀁣􀁮􀁌􀁾􀀠10 the es('aqn"ent regulations when, ill the ol';nio(1-<)" thc eommiUee, the amendments are necessary to fur'ther
the spirit 􀁾􀁵􀁬􀁤􀀠intent of lhe escarpment regulal ions, ((d The eoIII IU itl ec shall meet 111 least onpe eaeh moulh, with addit.ional meetings 1() he held upon lhe call or the <li,'celor,
or upon (lClilioll of a simple majority of thc memhers or the cOlllmittee. (<II The provisions or CIIAPTER 8, "BOARDS ANI) COMMIs..<;IONS," or Ihe Dallas City Code, 􀁾􀁌􀁾􀀠amended,
do not a!'I)ly to lhe committee. (e) Actions t.aken or re('ommendalions lIIade hy I he enmmittee m-e flot binding upon lhe direelor, the board of adjllstmc(1l., the eily plan ('olllmission,
and lhe city council, alld 􀁬􀁨􀀼􀀬􀁟􀁾􀁥􀀠persons ami puhlie hodics may de"ide a maHer contrary to Ihc reeommendations or the eomlllillee, (O..d. I B455) ARTICLE VI ( ENVIRONMENTAL
PERFORMANCE STAN DARDS SEC, 5 I i\ -G, (() I. DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO TIlE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCI': STANDARDS. The I'ollowing ,Iefinilions are llpplicahle 10 the environmental perrO('mum,c
sbul(l",,<is in t.his article: (I) A-WEI{;HTlm SOlJND LEVEL means the sound !,,'essure level in '!(,"ibels as mcnsured on a sound level meler using the A-weighing netw(H'k, The «,vel
so 􀁦􀁾􀀬􀁡􀁤􀀠is designalt,d dB(A) or dBA, (2) BACI«;ROIfND NOISE mcans noise frofT! all sour(,es other Ihan I hal under sp')('irie consideration including lraffic ope£'aling on pllblic
Ulo['ollgl.farcs, ( 12-87 2396 
" CITY OF DALLAS STANDARDS FOR DBTENTION BASIN DESIGN FBBRUARY, 1987 DEFINITION: A basin designed to temporarily detain stormwater runoff and control storrnwater runoff rates. PURPOSB:
Maintain existing or allow for a permitted peak stormwater runoff rate. CONDITIONS WHERB PRACTICB APPLIES: These basins can be used to provide detention requi red (l) ,by Ci ty ordinance
(e.g. Escarpment Regulations), (2) due 'to inadequate dOlinstream storm drainage faCilities, (3) due to increased zoning resulting in a significant increase in runoff, or (4) by downstream
Cities with detention requirements. DES I GN CR ITER IA: Design Frequency -The 100-year frequency event is to be used in determining required detention volume. In addition to this the
outfiOH structure llill be designed to provide detentlon for more frequent events to ensure that peak rates are not increased for these more frequent events increasing erosion and flooding
problems. The 􀁯􀁾􀁴􀁦􀁬􀁯􀁷􀀠structure will be designed to provide detention for a 5-yiar frequency event in addition to the 100-year to accomplish this requirement. Outflow Veloci
ty -The outflO\4 structure will discharge flows at a non erosive rate. This rate is specified as 3 fps for areas above the Escarpment Zone and 5 fps for Geologically Similar Areas below
the Escarpment Zone. In areas not regulated by the fiscarpment Regulations the allowed velocity is specified in the "Design 􀁾􀁩􀁡􀁮􀁵􀁡􀁬􀀠for Storm Drainage Facilities", Detention
Storage -Basins with drainage areas greater than 130 acres are to De deSigned using the Unit 'Ilydrograph Method to determine the critical duration. This is tha duration for the design
frequency requiring the greatest detention storage volume. The design hydrograph routings through the detention basin are to be done using tIle Modified PuIs Method. Basins with drainage
areas of 130 acres or less can be designed using the Modified Rational 􀁾􀁴􀁥􀁴􀁨􀁯􀁤􀀠(Example· in Appendix) This method estimates peak rates using the Rational Equation and storage
reqUirements using inflow minus outflow Ilydrograph volume at the time of peak outflow. 
Freeboard and Emergency 􀁳􀁰􀁩􀁬􀁬􀁷􀁡􀁾􀀠-Where earth embankments are used to temporarily rmpound t e required detention, the top of the embankment will be a minimum of 2.0 feet above
the maximum 100-year pool level. In addition an emergency spillway or overflow area will be provided at the·maximum 100-year pool level to ensure that the SOO-year frequency event does
not overtop the embankment. For detention basins with drainage areas of 130 acres or less, Figure 1 can be used to estimate the required capaci ty for the emergency spi 11way. If the
emergency spi lINay capaci ty is to be provided over the embankment it will have to be structurally designed to prevent erosion and consequent loss of structural integrity. If the capacity
is to be provided in a vegetated earth spi llway separa te from the embankment, the required width for a trapezoidal spillway with a control section can be estimated by the equation:
"*Bw = 0.36Q -0.7ZD 03/2 where Uw • bottom width Q 􀁾􀀠emergency spillway capacity (5.f.s.) o = design depth above spillway crest (ft.) Z • side slope i.e. 􀁨􀁯􀁲􀁩􀁾􀁯􀁮􀁴􀁡􀁬􀀠distance
to 1 foot vertical The minimum width for this type of spillway is 4.0 feet. 􀁅􀁡􀁲􀁴􀁾􀁅􀁭􀁢􀁡􀁮􀁫􀁭􀁥􀁮􀁴􀀠Design -The steepest side slope permitted for a vegetated earth embankment
is 4:1 and 2:1 for a rock dam. The minimum crown width is as follows: Total fleight of Minimum Crown Embankment (feeU Width (feet) 14 or less 8 15 -19 10 20 -24 12 25 -34 14 Outflow
Structure Wllere . the outflow structure conveys flow through the embankment in a conduit; the conduit will be reinforced concrete designed to support the external loads with an adequate
factor of safety. It is to withstand the internal hydraulic pressures wi thout leakage under full external load or settlement. It must convey water at the design velocity without damage
to the interior surface of the conduit. Basin Grading Detention basins to be excavated must provideposItive drainage wi th a minimum grade of 0.3%. The steepestside slope permitted for
an excavated slope not in rock is 4:1. *USDA, SCS, Dimensions For Farm Pond Sillways Where No Exit Channel is Required ,I 
Earth Embankment 􀁳􀁾􀁥􀁣􀁩􀁦􀁩􀁣􀁡􀁴􀁩􀁯􀁮􀀵􀀠-Earth embankments used to temporari ly impoull( requi red detention volume must be constructed according to specifications for fill. These
specifications at a minimum should he adequate for levee embankments and based on COG "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction" for embankment, topsoil, sodding, and seeding.
Where permanent impoundment is to be provided ,. more stringent specifications are required based on a geotechnical investigation for the site. Maintenance Provisions -Access must be
provided for in detention basin design for periodic desilting and debris removal. Basins with permanent storage must include dewatering facilities to provide for maintenance. Detention
basins with a drainage area of 320 acres or more must include a desilting basin in the upstream pool area. Fencing -Security fencing with a minimum height of 4 feet shall encompa ss
the ba sin a rea when requl red due to potenti a 1 safety hazards created by prolonged storage of floodwaters. Design shall be slIch as not to restrict the inflow or outfall of the basin.
Adequate access for maintenan.::;e eql!ipment shall be provided. In basins to be used for recreation areas during dry periods, pedestrian· access may be provided with approval by Public
Works. 
--.. II) '+U ...... U50>I125U it 100 <:( 90 U 80 70 􀁾􀀠603.'; -l 50-l Q 40(J) -􀁾􀀠m17 v /'" V /20 25 30 40 50 60 70 8090 lOa 150 DRAINAGE AREA ACRES) MINIMUM EMERGENCY SPILLWAY CAPACITY-cfs
___ ••• ','_" .•'.'. ' 'W"" • _ •._.__•• ' ••• __ •􀁾􀁟􀀠􀀮􀀧􀁾􀀠FIGURE I ,/
APPENDIX A MODIFIED RATIONAL METIIOD DETENTION BASIN DESIGN EXAMPLE GIVEN: A 10 acre site currently agricultural use is.' to he (filveloped for to\,Jnhouses. The entire area is the drainage
area of the proposed detention basin. 􀁾􀁅􀀡􀁅􀁒􀁍􀁉􀁾􀁅􀀺􀀠􀁾􀁉􀁡􀀩􀀨􀁩􀁭􀁵􀁭􀀠release rate and required detention storage. SOLUTION: 1. Determtne 100-year peak runoff rate prior to
site development. This is the maximum release rate from site after development, NOTE: Where a basin is being designed to provide detention for both its drainage area and a by-pass area;,
the maximum release rate is equal to the peak runoff rate prior to site development for the total of the areas minus the peak runoff rate after development for the by-pass, area. This
rate for the by-pass area will vary with the duration being considered. 2. Deter'mine inf)ol,' Ilydrograph for Storms 'of ,various durations in order to determine maximum volume requiFed
with release rate determined in step I,. NOTE: Incrementally increase durations by 10 minutes to determine maximum required volume. The duration with a peak inflow less than maximum
release rate or where required storage is less than storage for the prior duration is the last Increment. Step I. Present Conditions Q=CIA C = .:;0 Te = 20 min. 1100 = 7.0 􀁩􀁮􀁾􀀯􀁨􀁲􀀮􀀠QIDO
-.30 (7.D) 10 = 21.0 eEs (Maximum release rate) Step 2. future Conditions (Townhouses) C = .80 Te = 15 min. il00 = 7.7 in./hr, QIOO = .80 ( 7 . 7) 10 = 61. 6 efs Check various duration
storms 20 min. i = 7. 0 Q .80 (7.0) 10 = 56.0 efs 30 min. i = 5. B Q = .80 ( 5 . 8) 10 = 4I). 4 cfs 40 min. i = 5.0 Q = .80 ( 5 . 0) 10 = 40.0 efs 50 min. i = 4.4 Q = .80 ( 4 • 4) 10
3S.2 efs " 60 min. ' i = 4.0 .80 (4.0) 10 = 32.0 eEsQ " 70 min. i = 3.7 Q = .80 0.7) 10 = 29:6 eEs 80 min. i 3.4 Q .80 (3.4) 10 27.2 efs" " " 90 m! n. I " 3. 1 􀀬􀁾􀁩􀀠80 O.ll 10 " 24.
B cfsQ " 
J r '. t·tax imum Storage Volume is determined by deducting the volume of runoff release<l dur i.ng the time of i nfl ow from the total innow for each s tona duration. 15 min. Storm
Inflow 15 (61.6) 60 sec/min = 55,440 cE Outflow ( O. 5) 30 (21. 0) 60 sec/min = 18,QOO cE Storage -:r6-;-sfO CI 20 min. Storm 􀁉􀁮􀁅􀁬􀁯􀁜􀁾􀀠20 (56.0) 60 sec/min = 67,200 cf Outflow
( O. 5 ) 35 (21. 0) 60 sec/min = 22...050 cf Storage 45,HOcf 30 min. Storm Inflow 30 (46.4) 60 sec/min = 83,520 cf Outflow (0. 5) 45 (21.0) 60 sec/min = cf􀁾􀁾􀁾􀀠$torage 55,170 cf 40
min. Storm InfloH 40 (40.0) 60 sec/min = 96,000 cf Ou t floW (0.5) 55 (21.0) 60 sec/min = 􀀮􀀮􀀮􀁬􀁾􀀿􀁏􀁾􀁦􀀠Storage 61,350 cf 50 min. Storm Inflow 50 (35.2) 60 sec/min = 105,600 cf
􀁏􀁵􀁴􀁦􀁬􀁏􀁜􀁾􀀠(O. 5) 65 (21.0) 60 sec/min = 40,950 cE Storage " 64 •650 cf 60 min. Storm 􀁉􀁮􀁦􀁬􀁯􀁬􀁾􀀠60 (32. 0) 60 sec/min = lIS.200 cf Outflow (0.5) ,75 (21.0) 60 sec/min =
47,250 cf Storage 67,95Q cf 70 min. Storm Inflow 70 (29.6) 60 sec/min = 124,320 cf Outflow ( O. 5) 85 (21.0) 21.0) 60 sec/min = 53,550 cf Storage 70, 770 -cf 80 min. Storln Inflow 80
(27,2) 60 sec/min = 130,560 cf Outflow (O. 5 ) 95 (21.0) 60 sec/min = 59 850 cE Storage 􀀭􀀷􀀰􀁾􀁉􀁩􀁏􀀭􀁣􀁦􀀠90 min. Storm Inflow 90 (24.8) 60 sec/min = 133,920 cf OutflOH. (0. 5) 105
(21. 0) 60 sec/min = cE􀀶􀀶􀁾Storage 67,7 Cf Maximum volume required is 70,770 cfs at the 70 min. Storm duration. ,/
RAINFALL INTENSITY-DURATION -FREQUI::NCY. CURVES 15. 10. 8. 6. 4. a: '. ::::l o :J: a: w a. II) W :J: 􀁾􀀠z 􀁾􀀠II) z W I-z -' -' <:( u.. .2: 0.2 <:( Ir .08 .06 .04 .02 ? 10 15 􀁾􀁏􀀠:30
40 50 􀁾􀁏􀀠2 :3 4 5 6 8 10 12 18 24 MINl/TES HOURS 0 =-0 ::::::. Os:: f-0i-i-0 i--2.0 1.0 0.6 0.4 i-i-􀁾􀀠i-i-i-i---I-If-O. f= f-I-i-I-I-I-r::: =----.;::::::: --f-􀁉􀀭􀁾􀀠f': -l-f-,-'-1-'
:'---... -l-t-􀁾r-􀁾􀀧􀀢l'-.... -􀁾,-'􀁾􀁾􀁾r-.... -l'¢'r. -􀁾r::::: t=::: 􀁾RO v-?1t 􀀩􀁾􀀠-0, '--"-i'-􀁲􀀭􀀭􀀯􀁾􀀭􀀻􀀺􀀠'1'100 􀁾􀀠-I--.. 􀁲􀀭􀁳􀀾􀀢􀀺􀀺􀀺􀁾􀁳􀀠􀁾􀀨􀁲􀁾􀀠􀁾􀀮􀁾􀁾􀁾􀀠rrs)
􀁾􀀠-􀁾􀁾􀁾􀁾􀀠􀁾􀀠" '" '" "'-"'--"-"-"--........ " t'-. R. ."-'" -I'-.. r-...."-" -"-['.. -I'-.. " '-,,""" -'" "-"􀁉􀀧􀀭􀀮􀁾􀁾􀀭t'-. "" "",,,, 􀁾􀀠"-􀁾􀁾􀀠􀁾􀀠--------. I /. DURATIONNWS
HYDRO-35 uswe TP-25 . '. I , 
100 yr. PEAK IN FLOW (0) 15 MIN:: 61.6 cfs 60 CJ) lL. ul4 z u CJ) o 10 , 40 MAXIMUM VOLUME REQUIRED =70.770 c.f. (@70 MIN. STORM MAXIMUM STORAGE INFLOW= OUTFLOW ',>-_ MAXIMUM RELEASE
-210 cfs. ( ALL DURATIONS) 90 TIME IN MINUTES 
IJETENTlON AlUlA EASEI'IENT TillS I'I.AT IS API'ROVED ny TilE IllnIlCTO!( Of' I'UULIC WORKS Of' nm CITY OF UIILLAS 111'1, A!:('EI'Tfll) IIV TIIP. Olm"n, IHlIlJECT TO TilE FOI,I.OIH NO
COHI>11:10l1S Hili Gil SIIIII.I. II" IlllIU INO UI'Oll TilE Olmlm. III S !IIll ns. GHANTIlIlS. SUGCIlSSOHS, AlIIl ASSIGtIS, TilE 1'lWPOSlllJ IJETE1I1l0N ARr,A(S) ALOIle> nLOGK WITIlIN
TIm I.IHlTS or'm I S 1I1,1I11TIOtl, 11l1,1, ImflAIN AS Dlnl::NTION AlmAS TO TilE LI He: ANI) ORAII.. SIiOHIl Oil, TIlE PLANS fiT AI,L THIES ANI) IHI.I. 1m HAlNTAINEI) !IV TilE IIllllVIlIUAI.
OI-11lERS OF Tim LOT OR LOTS TIIAT ARE TltAVERSEIJ BY OR AIJJACENT TO TIIIl IJETIlHTJOIl AHEM III BWGI( __• TilE CITY OF IJAI.LAS WILL NOT lIE IlESI'OHSIIlLE FOU TilE NA IIHIWANGIl Mill
OPERATION OF SAl U IJIlTENTION AlmAS OR FOil AllY IIMIACE OR IIVIIUY TO I'RIVATIl 1'I!OI'ERTY OR PERSON 'fIlNf RESU!,TS rlw,.. TilE FI.OII OF WATIlR AJ.OIW, INTO OR OUT OF SAID IIETENTION
AREAS, on FOlt TilE COIHIWI. OF EROSIOH. 110 OIlSTIHJGTlOH TO TlIll tlATUnAL 􀁆􀁌􀁯􀁜􀁾􀀠OF STOIUI IMTI!R RUN-OFF SIIAI.l, IlE I'ERHITTED II\' fILLING OR BY CONSTRUCTION or-ANY TYPE
OF IIAH, llUIl.1lIHG, IlIUIlGE, FEliCE. HALK1M Y OR IINV OTIlER STlWCTURE 1.JlTlilN TilE liES ICNATlnJ IlttTt;;/HIOIl A!tEAS, AS IIttRE J NA FTEIl liEF WEll IN BLOCK __, UNJ.ESS A 1'1'
ROVIW !lY TIIF. IJ lItF.GTOII Uf l'unLI G \iOHKS. I'ROV IIlEIl. 􀀱􀁉􀀰􀀰􀁾􀁅􀁖􀁬􀁭􀀮􀀠IT IS UN11ERS1'001l 'CIIAT (t/TilE I!:VEIH IT lJEGOfIES'llECESSAIlY FOR THE CITY OF IJAl,I.IIS TO
EIIECT ANY TYPE OF IJIlAINAGt; SllWCTUIUl IN UIIIlER TO I1IPROVE TilE STOIlN IlIlAINAGE TIIAT HIIY Illl: OCCASIONEIl lIY TilE STIlEIlTS AND ALLEYS IN OR AIlJAGltNT TO TilE SUlliliVISION,
TIIEN IN SUCII EVllIlT, THE" CITY OF DALLAS SIIAI..I, IIAvr;; TilE IIIGIIT TO EtHER UI'ON TilE IIETfWTlON AlmAS AT ANY POINT. 011 POINTS TO ERECT, COIISTItUCT AND NAINTIIIN ANY DIIAWAGE
FAC! LITV IlEEHEIJ NI!CESSARY FOR DRAINAGE !'URI'OSIlS. EM:II 1'1WI'ERTY OlJllIlIl SIIALL KU,I' TilE IJICTElln otl AREAS l'RAVEilS I NG Ull AIlJAGENT TO "IS I' nOI'ERTY GLEA N 11111)
FRIer, Of' llEBRlS, SILT. AND ANY SUUSTANCIl IiIllcn !mUI,1I ImSUI:r HI UNSAlH TAlty GOIIIJITIOr;S 011 Dl.OCKAGE OF TilE DRAINAGE. TilE CITY OF' IJAl,I.AS SIIALI. !lAVE TilE RICIn OF
lIIGRICSS flNll EGRESS FOR TilE I'IJIlPOSE OF INSPECTION Mill SUPEllVlSION OF IIAIHTENIINCIl ImllK ny TilE I'IWPERTY OImER. OR TO ALLEVIATE ANY UNIJESIRAIILE COIHJlTlONS WIlICII IIAY
OGCUIt. 1I1E IIf.TIlIHION AREAS Itl BLOCK _'_' 􀀧􀁾􀀢􀀬􀀠AS IN TIll': GASE OF ALL llETENTlOIl AHEIIS IIIIE SUIIJECT TO STORN HIITER UVERFt.()\i TO AN r,;XTlmT ImrGli GAlIHOT liE GI,.EARI.Y
UEFlIIEII. TilE (;lTY OF IIAl.LAS 8I1ALI, NOT BE liEU) LlAIIU;; FOit ANY IlAHACES OF lillY IIATIJIlE HESULTlNG FOR TilE OCCURIlEf-IGE OF TilES!! NATURAL PIIF.IIONENfI, NOR RICSUI.TlIIG
F1WU TilE FAILUIlIl OF ANY STllUCTURE OR 􀁓􀁔􀁮􀁕􀁃􀁔􀁕􀁈􀁉􀁾􀁓􀀬􀀠IHIliiN TilE UETIWTlON MilAS OR Tilll SUBDIVISION STOHN IlRAiNAGE SYSTIlH, TilE IJETF-IITION AREAS SERVING TilE FLAT
AilE SIlOIm BY TilE IJETE:IHION AnllA EASEHEW! LillE liS SIIOlm ON TilE PLAT. Ramon F. Miguez, Director of Public Works 
ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 51 AND 51 A, DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE ORDINANCE NUMBER: 20092 Adopted by CITY PLAN COMMISSION September 22, 1988 Adopted by CITY COUNCIL October 12, 1988 
FOREWORD The city of Dallas is committed to the development of its communities and assisting property owners through the development process, more specifically the platting process.
It is the intention of the City of Dallas to provide rules and regulations which will govern platting and the subdivision of land within Dallas' jurisdiction, and to promote the health,
safety, morals, and to general welfare of the city and safe, orderly, and healthful development of the city. This document brings'· together all existing relevant requirements (rules,
regulations, departmental policies and practices, and City Council policies) whiCh have been developed based upon the needs of the City and the development community, for the preparation
and processing of a plat in the City of Dallas. With the assistance of the development industry, Save Open Space, citizens for Responsible Growth, and the Oak cliff Chamber of Commerce,
the Plat Regulations represents a truly combined effort to produce a document to inform and guide guide the development community through the platting process. Because of the commitment
of these groups, a clearer understanding of the intent and purpose of the document and its many technical requirements was achieved. 
DALLAS CITY COUNCIL Annette strauss, Mayor John Evans, Mayor Pro Tem Diane Ragsdale, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Charles Tandy, Place 1 Lori Palmer, Place 2 Jerry Bartos, Place 3 Max Wells,
Place 4 craig Holcomb, Place 5 Al Lipscomb, Place 8 Jerry Rucker, Place 9 Al Gonzales, Place 10 CITY PLAN COMMISSION Dan Garrigan, Chairman Adolph Hauntz, Vice Chairman Glenn Box Betty
M. Culbreath George Grogan P. Michael Jung Danell Lichtenwalter Joyce Lockley SUBDIVISION REVIEW Lydia Turner, Chairperson Glenn Box Edward Lopez Donald Madsen Ann Margolin Charles (Bo)
Miller Jan Patterson Charlotte Ragsdale Syd Reagan COMMITTEE Martin Cobin Charles (Bo) Miller INDUSTRY REVIEW COMMITTEE M. H. (Don) Bass Ken Lambert Bob Benedict Gary Matula Jim campbell
Dave Pierson Jack Cook Harold Robertson Jack Craycroft John Summitt John Ferguson Clif Williams 
CITY MANAGERS Richard Knight, city Manager Jan Hart, First Assistant city Manager Jim Reid, Assistant city Manager Bob Blodgett, Assistant City Manager Harry L. Jones, Assistant city
Manager A. C. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager PROJECT STAFF/ADVISORY GROUP James M. Schroeder, Jr., Development Coordination Jim Biggerstaff, Water Utilities John Brunk, Transportation
Don Richardson, Public Works David Ryburn, Planning « Development Cynthia H. Steiner, Assistant city Attorney Tom Keen, Former Assistant City Attorney 
INDEX PAGE Division 51-B.100 Title and Purpose SEC. 51-B.I01. TITLE ....•...•.............................. 1 SEC. 51-8. 102 . POLICy.•.......•.•••......•••....•...•...... 1 SEC. 51-8.103.
PURPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . • • . . . . . . . . •. 2 SEC. 51-8.104. FUNCTION OF COMMISSION .........•............ 3 SEC. 51-8.105. JURISDICTION. . . . .
. . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Division 51-8.200 Definitions and Creation of a Building Site SEC. 51-8.201 DEFINITIONS. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .. 3 SEC. 51-8.202 CREATION OF A BUILDING SITE................. 8 Division 51-8.300 RESERVED Division 51-8.400 Procedure SEC. 51-8.401. WHEN PLATTING IS REQUIRED
...••...•.......... 9 (a) Creation 􀁯􀁦􀁾􀀮􀀠building site........................... 9 (b) Subdivision .....•......•...•................•...•...•. 10 (c) Combinat ion. . . . . . . .
• . • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . •. 10 (d) Inappropriate design .......•..•.......•...•........... 10 {e} Redesign ..............................................
10 i 
• PAGE (f) Vacated and abandoned property........................ 10 (g) Corrections .....•.......•........................•.... 10 (h) Residential subdivision sign•..•...................•..
10 (i) Development plan for a planned development district... 10 SEC. 51-8.402. PLATTING OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY PROHIBITED.. 10 SEC. 51-8.403. PLATTING PROCESS............................
11 (a) In generaL .....•.....•...........•..•............•... 11 (b) Major plat approval process ........................... 11 (1) Preliminary plat submission......... '" ..........
11 (2) Review of preliminary plat ....................... 13 (3) Commission action on a preliminary plat .......... 13 (4) Action letter.................................... 13 (5) Effect
of approva 1. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 13 (6) Effective period................................. 14 (7) !,refinal plat .................................... 14 (8)
􀁐􀁲􀁥􀁦􀁩􀁮􀁾􀁬􀁡􀁴􀀠submission......................... 14 (9) !,refinal plat review period ....".................. 16 (10) Final plat....................................... 16 (11)
Contents of final plat ........................... 16 (l2) Final review period and commission action .......". 17 03} Effective period of f ineL.:E1at. ................ " 17 (14) Phasing
of final plats ........................... 17 (c) Minor plat approval process ........................... 18 (d) Correction plats and 􀁣􀁥􀁲􀁴􀁩􀁦􀀡􀁾􀁾􀁴􀁥􀁳􀀠of correction....•.• 18
(e) yacation of plats ..................................... 19 (f) Residential replat .................................... 19 ii 
PAGE (1) 􀀡􀀺􀁉􀁥􀁾􀀡􀁩􀁮􀁧􀀠.......................................... 19 (2) 􀁎􀁯􀁴􀁾􀁩􀁣􀁥􀀠............................................ 19 (3) 􀁑􀁷􀁮􀁥􀁾􀀮􀁡􀁰􀁰􀁲􀁯􀁶􀁡􀁬􀀮􀀠....................
.............. 20 (4) !!a11(Jting ........................................ 20 (5) Extension of 30 day period ..•........•........... 21 SEC. 51-8.404. ENGINEERING PLAN APPROVAL PROCEDURE.........
21 (a) Generally.........•.....•............................. 21 (b) Contents of engineering plans .......•................. 22 (c) Staff 􀁲􀁾􀀮􀀢􀀭􀁩􀂧􀀧􀁷􀁟􀁯􀁦􀁟􀁾􀁩􀁮􀁥􀁥􀁲􀁩􀁮􀁧􀀠plans........•.
........... 22 (d) Required o.U-site easements ........................... 22 (e) Infrastructure plans approval ......................... 23 (f) Extension of Infrastructure Plan ApprovaL
.......•.... 23 Division 51-8.500 Subdivision Layout and Design SEC. 51-8.501 COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ...................... 23 SEC. 51-8 • 5 a2 DESIGNATION OF ABANDONED, FRANCHISED,
OR LICENSED PROPERTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 (a) Indication of abandonment ............................. 23 (b) Indication of franchise
or licence.............•...... 23 (c) Estate in expectancy......•.•..••.•.........•..•...... 24 (d) Revocation of offer to dedicate through platti.E.9:..... 24 SEC. 51-8.503 LOTS ....
,. .............. " ............... ,. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 24 (a) 􀁌􀁾􀁴􀀺􀁟􀀮􀂧􀁩􀁺􀁥􀀠.......•...........................•.•........ 24 (b) 􀁦􀁅􀀮􀁾􀁉􀀱􀁾.....
.......""""""""""""""""" 24 (c) 􀁒􀁥􀁾􀁩􀁤􀁥􀁮􀁴􀁩􀁡􀁬􀀠access to thoroughfares ................... 25 iii 
• PAGE (d) Municipal boundary lines .............................. 25 (e) Lot lines and existing structures •.....•.............. 25 SEC. 51-8.504 BLOCKS. . • . . . . • . . . • . • •
. • . . . . • . • • • . . • . . . • . . . .. 26 (a) Block length..•.•...••••••.•..•••..••.••••.••••.•.•... 26 (b) Other considerations ••.•.••••••.•.•••••..•...•.••....• 26 SEC. 51-8.505
BUILDING LINES......... . . . . • . • . • . • . • . . . • • . .• 26 SEC. 51-8.506 STREET LAyOUT ......•••••••••••••••••••...... 27 (a) Generally......................... _..... 􀁾􀀠..................
......... 􀁾􀀠27 (b) Dead-end streets•..•...•.•.•..•......•...•......••.... 27 (1) Temporary dead-end streets ....................... 27 (2) Permanent dead-end streets.••••...••••.•.•..•...•
27 (c) Intersections .••.•..••...•.••.•.•...............•..... 27 (d) Private Streets....................................... 28 (e) Street names ..•.........•..............•...........•..
28 SEC. 51-8.507 ALLEYS. . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 (a) When required....•.........•.......•........•......... 28 (b) Regulations ...........•......
......••.....•..........• 29 (c) Private Alleys ........................................ 29 SEC. 51-8.508 PARKS AND COMMON AREAS .....••..•.•....•.... 29 (a) Generally.••....••...••
;'•.• : ..................'.; ..... '.' •• 29 (b) Proper access ..•.•..•.•.••...•......•...••••.•••.•..•• 30 (c) Utilities ............................................. 30 (d) Common
areas ...•..•.•••..•...•.••...••••.•............ 30 SEC. 51-8.509 FIRE AND POLICE ACCESS .••.•.......•...•.••• 30 (a) Generally........•.....••••.•.••..•..•......•...••... 30 iv 
PAGE (b) :water supply......................................... 30 Division 51-B.600 Infrastructure Design and Construction SEC. 51-8.510 COMMUNITY UNIT DEVELOPMENT.............•...
30 SEC. 51-8.601. GENERAL STANDARDS........................... 32 SEC. 51-8.602. DEDICATIONS REQUIRED ........................ 34 (a) !Jenera11y.............................................
34 (b) 􀁓􀁴􀀧􀁛􀁾􀁾............................................... 34 (c) Corn§r clips........................................•. 36 (d) Alley sight easements.................................
36 (e) Avigation easement and release............•.....•..... 36 (f) Uti Iities al1d drJlj._nage easements ..................... 36 (g) F1oodways .......................................•.....
37 SEC. 51-8.603 CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED.......................37 SEC. 51-8.604. STREET ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION .. 37 (a) 􀁇􀁥􀁮􀁥􀁲􀁡􀁾............................................. 37 (b) 􀁓􀁾􀁾􀁾􀁾􀀠construction required..........................
38 (c) Minor street criteria..........................•...... 38 (d) Private Street Criteria............................... 40 SEC. 51-8.605. ALLEY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION...............
41 SEC. 51-8.606. SIDEWALKS ................................... 42 (a ) Reguired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 (b) Design...............
......•......•.•..........•...... 42 (c) Timing of construction...................•............ 42 (d) 􀁗􀁡􀁩􀁶􀁥􀁲􀁾􀁳􀁩􀁤􀁾􀁷􀁾􀁬􀁫􀁳................................... 42 v 
• PAGE SEC. 51-8.607. MEDIAN OPENINGS, EXTRA LANES, AND DRIVEWAYS. 43 (a) Geperalli...•.......•..•......•.••.••.........•....•.. 43 (b) 􀁾􀁨􀁥􀁮􀀠required.........................................
43 (c) Spacing of openings ...•..•.•..•..•..•......•..•....... 43 (d) Relocation of openings •..•.•.•..•...••••..•..•.......• 44 (e) Driyeways and driveway approaches ....•...........•....
44 SEC. 51-8.608. STREET APPURTENANCES ...••••.•...•..•..•.•.•• 44 (a) GenerQly....•.'...•.•...............•.•.......•...•••• 44 (b) §treet lights .........................................
45 (c) Traffic signals ....................................... 45 (d) Traffic signs and street name blades ..•..•....•••...•. 45 (e) Pavement markings ......•.•..•.•..•.•...•.........•.•.•
45 (f) Traffic control during construction .....•.....•..•.•.• 45 SEC. 51-8.609. RAILROAD CROSSINGS.......................... 45 (a) Generalli..•..........................•....•.•....•...
'IS (b) Pipeline license agreements........................... 46 (c) Railroad 􀁡􀁧􀁲􀁾􀁾􀁾􀁮􀀱􀁾􀁰􀁊􀀺􀁾................................... 46 (d) ?,greement processing.....•.....•.••...........•.•.
.... 46 (e) No work permitted until agreements complete.•.......•. 46 ( f ) 􀁾􀁥n t_1:()_-I...ajJ . .z:0 ad. • • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . •. 4 7 SEC.
51-8.610. UTILITIES .•..•.•.••..•..••....•.•.•.•...•••. 47 SEC. 51-8.611. STORM DRAINAGE DESIGN.................... . .. 47 (a) Generalli•....•.•..•.....•..•.•.•..•....•.•.•.........
47 (b) Erosion and sedimentation control•••..•...••........•• 48 (c) Detention.....•.•...•....•.•....•.•.•••..••...•....... 49 (d ) F 1 oodways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 vi 
PAGE SEC. 51-8.612. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS ............... 52 (a) Gener3l.1l.Y.•........................................... 52 (b) Cost ...........................•......................
52 (c) Form.....•............................................ 52 (d) Bonds ...........•...........................•......... 52 (e) Duplicate plans .......................................
52 (f) Construction inspection............•.................. 53 (g) Material testing...................................... 53 (h) Authorization to begin.............•..................
53 (i) Order of 􀁣􀁯􀁮􀁳􀁾􀁲􀁵􀁣􀁴􀁩􀁯􀁮................................. 53 (j) 􀀡􀀬􀁳􀀮􀂧􀁬􀁬􀁬􀁬􀁾􀁾􀁯􀁦􀀠compliance............................... 54 (k) Letter of acceptance.....................
............. 54 (1) 􀁾􀁡􀁩􀁮􀁴􀁥􀁮􀁡􀁮􀁣􀁥􀀠and repairs............................... 55 SEC. 51-8.613. COVENANT PROCEDURES ......................... 55 SEC. 51-8.614. CITY COST SHARING
........................... 56 (a) Generally............................................. 56 (b) Bridges and culverts.................................. 56 (c) Residential paving participation........
.............. 58 (d) Pavement in public use 􀁾􀁩􀁬􀁾........................" 58 (e) 􀁐􀁥􀁲􀁩􀁭􀁥􀁾􀀠street improvements ...........•..•.......... S9 (f) ,Storm drainage.......................•.....
........••. S9 SEC. S1-8 . 615 NONSTANDARD MATERIALS .......•.............. 60 (a) Generally......•....................................• 60 (b) Plans ................................................
60 (c) Samoles .............................................. 60 vii 
• PAGE (d) Standards ...........•.•...•...........•.......•...... 60 (e) Sidewalks ..•..........•............................•. 60 (f) Landscaping •.........•••••...•......••....•....•...•.
60 (g) fentral business district .....•.........•.....•.••.•• 60 (h) Written aDproval ..........•.......•.....•.•.•••.•.... 60 (i) Liability•...•.•..•....•.•.•...•..•.•..•.•.••..••••.•
60 (j) 􀁾􀁲􀁥􀁥􀁭􀁥􀁮􀁴􀁳􀀠required ....•...•..•.••.•.•.............•. 60 (k) Maintenance of nonstandard material in £ublic rights-of-way.••••..•••••.•..••.•.......••..•. 61 SEC. 51-8.616.
RELEASE OF FINAL PLAT ..•..•...•..•..•...... 61 SEC. 51-8.617. MONUMENTATION . • . . . . . • . • • • • . . . . • . • . . . • . . . . .. 62 (a) Tvpe 0 f monument . . . . • . . . . • •
. . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . • . • . . . .. 62 (b) Placement of monument on boundary of minor subdivisions. . . . . . . • . . . • . . . • . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . . . • .
. . . . •. 62 (c) Placement of monuments within boundary of major subdivisions ...........•...............•....... 62 (d) Placement of monuments on floodways and escarpment lines .........•.•........
................. 63 (e) Setting of Monuments .........................•.•.•... 63 (E) Surveyor's Certificate......"......................... 63 SEC. 51-8.618 TRAFFIC BARRIERS .•.•..."...............
..... 63 (a) When required............. 􀁾􀀠....,...................... 63 (b) Easement ..•.•....•.•..•..•••..........•.....•.•...... 64 (c) Desion........•.•.•••.•••..•...•.•.•......•...•.•....
64 (d) Timing of construction.................•.•..•..•.•.•. 64 (e) Accept,ance ofconstruction........................... 64 (f) Maintenance and repair....••. , •.......•...........•..
64 viii 
PAGE SEC. 51-8.619 SCREENING WALLS .............•..........•... 64 Division 51-8.700 Administration SEC. 51-8.701 NOTHING DEEMED SUBMITTED UNTIL FEES PAID ... 64 SEC. 51-8.702 EARLY
RELEASE OF BUILDING PERMIT....•...... 65 (a) Generally......................•......•...........•.. 65 (b) Application.........................•.•....•......... 65 (c) Requirements for
approval ............................ 66 SEC. 51-8.703 CIRCUMVENTION OF REGULATIONS PROHIBITED .... 67 (a) Recording of plat .................................... 67 (b) Building permit.
..................................... 67 (c) No public or private improvements .............•...... 67 (d) Certificates of occupancy............................ 67 SEC. 51-8.704 UTILITIES
.................................. 67 SEC. 51-8.705 TAXES ...................................... 67 SEC. 51-8.706 APPROVALS AND AGREEMENTS IN WRITING ........ 67 SEC. 51-8.707 PLATTING
IN THE ESCARPMENT ZONE AND IN GEOLOGICALLY SIMILAR AREAS ................. 68 3215J ix 
10/10/88 20092ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending Article VIII of CHAPTERS 51 and 51A. -DALLAS DEVELOPMENT CODE,· of the Dallas City Code, as amended; amending the regulations governing
plat applications and their review by city departments and the city plan commission; providing a penalty not to exceed $2.000; providing a saving clause; providing a severability clause;
and providing an effective date. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALLAS: SECTION 1. That Article VIII', ·Plat Regulations, -of CHAPTERS 51 and 51A, -DALLAS DEVELOPMENT
CODE, -of the Dallas City Code. as amended. is amended to read as follows: ·ARTICLE VIII PLAT REGULATIONS Division 51-8.100 Title and Purpose SEC. 51-8.101. TITLE. This article is known
as the plat regulations of the city of Dallas. SEC. 51-8.102. POLICY. (a) It is the policy of the city of Dallas to subject the subdivision. platting. and replatting of land to the control
of 1 • 
20092 the city pursuant to the city charter. state law. and all other rules. regulations. and policies the city may adopt. (b) To.. be platted. land must be of such character that it
can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood, or other menace. (c) Land must not be platted until proper provision has been made for paving.
drainage. water, wastewater, public utilities, capital improvements, parks, recreation facilities, and rights-of-way for streets, transportation facilities. and improvements. (d) These
regulations supplement and are intended to faci Iitate the enforcement of the provisions and standards of this code, state law. and all other rules. regulations, and policies which the
city may adopt. SEC. 51-8.103. PURPOSE. The regulations of this article are established in accordance with the city charter and state law for the purposes stated in Section 51-1.102
of this chapter and in order to: (a) protect and provide for the public health. safety, and general general welfare of the city; (b) guide the future growth and development of the city;
(c) guide public policy and action in order to provide adequate and efficient transportation, streets. thoroughfares. storm drainage. water. wastewater. parks. and open. space facilities;
. (d) provide for the proper location and width of streets and building lines·; (e) establish reasonable. standards of design and procedures for platting in order to further the orderly
layout and use of land. and to insure proper legal descriptions and monumenting of platted land; (f) insure that public infrastructure facilities as required by city ordinance are available
with sufficient capacity to _s.erve the proposed plat prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy or release of utility connections or final in·spection within the boundaries
of the plat; 2 . 
(g) provide that the cost of public infrastructure improvements which primarily benefit the tract of land being platted be borne by the owners of the tract to the extent required by
city ordinance; and (h) prevent the pollution of air, streams, and ponds by assuring the adequacy of drainage facilities and by safeguarding the escarpment. flood plains. and the water
table. SEC. 51-8.104. FUNCTION OF COMMISSION. (a) In accordance with the authority granted by applicable statutes, ordinances. and regulations, the commission shall approve or disapprove
plats. subdivisions. and replats of land within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city. If a plat conforms to this article. the state law, and all other rules
and regulations pertaining to the platting of land, the commission shall endorse its approval upon the plat. (b) The rules and regulations of the commission must establish the subdivision
review committee for the purpose of reviewing appeals of recommended condi tions as established by the city staff. SEC. 51-8.105.JURISDICTION. This article applies to all 51-8.200, located
within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of plats. as corporate the city. defined limits in Divor ision the Division 51-8.200 Definitions and Creation of a Building Site SEC. 51-8.201.
DEFINITIONS. The following definitions apply to this article: (1) ABANDONMENT means the legal process by which land dedicated to public use may revert to private use. (2) ACCELERATION/DECELERATION
LANE means a lane added to the side of a street to facilitate ingress and egress from 3 
"88329520092 adjacent property and to help maintain traffic flow in the travel lanes of the street. (3) ACCESS WAY means an area on private property used by vehicular traffic for access
to and from streets. (4) ACCESS WIDTH means the minimum lot frontage necessary to accommodate a driveway and its return. (5) ACRE includes fraction of an acre. (6) ALL WEATHER ACCESS
means an access way paved with a paving material which is cohesive and holds its form when subjected to vehicular traffic and the normal variation of weather conditions experienced in
the city of Dallas. (7) BARRIER-FREE SIDEWALK means a sidewalk designed using ramps, curb transitions and additional sidewalk width at obstructions to facilitate use by persons in wheel
chairs. (8) COMMISSION means the City Plan Commission of the, city Qf Dallas. (9) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL mean conditions precedent which must be satisfied before final 􀁡􀁰􀁰􀁲􀁯􀁶􀁾􀁬􀀠will
be rendered. ::...... (10) CORNER CLIP means a triangular extension of street right-of-way at intersections of streets, used for curb returns, utilities, barrier-free rampS, and other
public facilities. (11) CUL-DE-SAC means an area of more or less circular pavement constructed at the end of a dead-end street to facilitate vehicular access and turnaround. (12) DEAD-END
STREET means a street having right-of-way or pavement which terminates abruptly at one end wi thout intersection with another street. (13) DETENTION AREA means an area which temporarily
stores storm water runoff and discharges that runoff at a reduced rate. (14) DEVELOPER means the owner of the, property being platted or the person designated by the owner as being responsible
for the development of the property. (15) DIVIDED THOROUGHFARE means a street on the thoroughfare plan in wllich the travel lanes are divided by a median. 4 
(16) DRIVEWAY means a private travelway used for vehicular access to and from individual lots and a street. (17) DRIVEWAY APPROACH means a paved connection from a street to a driveway
or access way on fronting or neighboring property. (18) DUPLEX LOT means a lot in a duplex zoning district or a lot in an identifiable duplex component of a planned development district.
(19) ENGINEERING PLANS mean a group of drawings and specifications. including paving. water. wastewater. or other required plans. submitted to the department of public works or water
utilities for review in conjunction with a major subdivision. (20) ESTATE IN EXPECTANCY means an interest in property that is not yet in possession. but the enjoyment of which is to
begin at a future time. (21) FLOODWAY means a drainage area designated on a plat to accommodate the design flood for existing creeks and open drainage ways. (22) FLOODWAY EASEMENT means
a drainage area dedicated to the city for control and maintenance of a flood plain. (23) FLOODWAY MANAGEMENT AREA means a drainage area dedicated in fee simple to .the city for control
and maintenance of a flood plain. (24) HOMEOWNERS AGREEMENT means a document establishing an organization to maintain or improve a given tract of real property and improvements on that
property. (25) INFRASTRUCTURE means all streets. alleys. sidewalks. storm drainage .facilities. water and wastewater facilities. utilities. lighting, transportation, and as required
by current city ordinance. such other facilities (26) MED!AN OPENING means a gap vehicular passage through the median. in a median allowing (27) MINOR STREET means a street Thoroughfare
Plan of the city of Dallas minimum requirements for a thoroughfare. not and listed on not meeting the the (28) MONUMENT means a permanent structure set on a line to define the location
of property lines. important horizontal 5 
• • . 􀁾􀀠.. 􀁾􀀸􀀳􀀲􀀹􀀵20092 :':' :: he pIa􀁲􀁾􀀻􀀺􀀺􀀠􀁾􀀠H· -: 􀀧􀁾􀀧􀁃􀀺􀀠􀀺􀀬􀀻􀀽􀀭􀀭􀀭􀀧􀁴􀁾􀁲􀁾􀀠1./2.. 1. subdivision control points, and other important features on· a plat.
􀀮􀁾􀀠􀀧􀀮􀁾􀀺􀀠i .::':-..:; ,,!!:;-• '" (29) NONSTANDARD MATERIALS mean any material not specified in the Standard Construction Details of the 􀁤􀁥􀁰􀁡􀀻􀁴􀀧􀁴􀁾􀁬􀁬􀁴􀀮􀀠0 f public
works or the North Central Texas Standard Speci fications for Public Works Construction of the North Central".Texas council of governments. -;:;.."': {30} OPEN SPACE, IMPROVED means
open space -containing structures or improvements. (Hike and bike trails constitute improveme"nts. ) {31} OPEN SPACE, UNIMPROVED means open. space ·containing no buildings, fences, or
other structures above or -below grade. , .(Weed or brush control may be required for public safety.) -" (32) OWNER means the fee simple owner(s) of property being platted or their representative(s}
when authorized by a power of attorney, corporate resolution, or other appropriate document. (33) PARKWAY means the area between the outside edge of street pavement and street right-of-way
lines. , ," .. ...... '.:: '. (34) PE-RMANENT DEAD-END STREET means a street _planned as a "" dead-end street or a street which cannot or °will not be extended to another street in the
foreseeable future. (35) PLAT means the graphic presentation of a, subdivision, 􀀧􀁮􀁾􀀠resubdivision, combination of lots or tracts, or recombination of lots or tracts. -(36) PLAT,
CORRECTION means a plat making minor corrections to a previously approved plat in accordance with state law provisions applicable to amending plats. (37) PLAT, FINAL means a plat meeting
the requirellIents of Sections 51-B.403{b)(lO} and (II)! This plat 'is filed-wlth the county clerk after final approval by the commission. (3B) PLAT, FINAL PHASE means a plat submitted
in final plat form that includes only a portion of the area included in a preliminary plat. . ., (39) PLAT, MAJOR means a plat other than a minor 􀁾􀁟􀁴􀁡􀁴􀀠or a correction plat. (40)
PLAT, MINOR means a plat meeting the requirements of Section 51-B.403{c). 6 
c..UU7t;. (41) PLAT, PREFINAL means a plat meeting the requirements of Section Sl-8.403(b)(8) submitted to insure compliance with all conditions of approval on the preliminary plat and
to facilitate action on the final plat. (42) PLAT, PRELIMINARY means a plat meeting the requirements of Section Sl-8.403(b)(l) submitted for preliminary approval. (43) PLAT RELEASE means
approval by a department required for a plat to continue through the commission approval process. (44) PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT means a contract on a standard city form between a
developer and a contractor for the construction of facilities which are to be dedicated to the pUblic. The city approves these contracts as to form, but the city incurs no liability
because of the approval. (4S) PRIVATE STREET means a street built to the same specifications as a street dedicated to the public use, whose ownership has been retained privately. (46)
SCREENING WALL means a structure that provides a solid visual barrier that is no less than six feet in height. The solid barrier must not have more than ten square inches of open area
for each square foot of surface area. A screening wall .must not be constructed in the public right-of-way and must be maintained, in compliance with these standards. by the owner of
the adjacent property_ (47) SIDEWALK means a paved travelway intended for pedest rian use. (48) SINGLE FAMILY LOT means a lot in a single family zoning district, or a lot in an identifiable
single family component of a planned development district. (49) STREET CENTERLINE OFFSET means the difference in location of the theoretical centerline of one street and the theoretical
centerline of another street on the opposite side of a more or less perpendicular street. (SO) SUBDIVISION means land included within the boundaries of an original plat, or any of the
following for the purpose of creating a building site for land development or transfer of ownership: (1) The division of property into two or more parts. 7 , 
20092 • 88329& (2) The combination of lots or tracts into one or more parts. (3) The redivision or recombination of lots or tracts. (51) TEMPORARY DEAD-END STREET means a street that
is planned to or can feasibly be extended in the foreseeable future to another street .. (52) THOROUGHFARE means a street that is designated in the Thoroughfare Plan of the city of Dallas.
(53) TOWNHOUSE LOT means a lot in a townhouse zoning district, or a lot in an identifiable townhouse component of a planned development district. (54) TRAFFIC BARRIER means a physical
barrier that prevents the indiscriminate and unauthorized crossing of the traffic from an alley into a thoroughfare. The traffic barrier must not be less than 24 inches in height, and
must be structurally capable of preventing penetration by traffic. Examples of barriers include a series of posts connected by a cable or chain, a deep beam highway guard ra il, a New
Jersey barrier-type wall on an engineered foundation, a screening wall, or other barrier approved by the director of public works. (55) VACATION means the legal process by which platted
land may be unplatted. (56) WATER FACILITIES mean the infrastructure required to deliver potable water to a lot or subdivision. (57) WASTEWATER FACILITIES mean the infrastructure required
to convey wastewater from a lot or subdivision. SEC. 51-8.202. CREATION OF A BUILDING SITE. [a) The building official shall not issue a certificate of occupancy or. a building permit
unti1 a. building site is established in one of the following ways: (1) A lot is part of a plat that is approved by the commission and filed in the plat records of the appropriate county.
All platted lots must have frontage, through fee simple ownership, on a dedicated street or a private street. (2) A lot was separately owned prior to September 11, 1929 or prior to annexation
or consolidation and the lot has frontage, through fee simple ownership, with a dedicated •8 
street. Under this subsection, the building official may issue a building permit for only one main building on each lot. (3) A lot is part of an industrial subdivision in which only
streets, easements, and blocks are delineated. The industrial subdivision must ,be approved by the commission and filed in the plat records of the appropriate county. No specific lot
delineation is required, but yard, lot and space requirements will be determined by property lines or lease lines. (4) Any area in a CA-l district that is bound on all sides by public
streets or alleys constitutes a legal building site. (b) Land used in meeting the requirements of this article with respect to a particular use or building must not be used to meet the
requirements for any other use or building. (c) Except as provided in the regulations for the single family and duplex uses, more than one main building may be erected on a building
site when ,there is compliance with all applicable regulations in this chapter. (d) A lot with less lot area, lO't width, or lot depth than required in this chapter that was lawfully
established under the regulations in force at the time of the creation of the building site may be used for a single family use. Division 51-8.300 RESERVED Division 51-8.400 Procedure
SEC. 51-8.401. WHEN PLATTING IS REQUIRED. Platting is required in the following instances: (a) Creation of a building site. Platting is required to create a building site pursuant to
Section 51-8.202 of this chapter. 9 
88329520092 (b) Subdivision. Platting is required to divide a lot or tract into two or more parcels for purposes of transfer of ownership or development of the parcels. Although a conveyance
of property..:.may be accomplished through a metes and bounds description without the necessity of platting. the conveyance will not be recognized as a building site. nor will the lines
of ownership be recognized for the purpose of determining development rights on the parcel so conveyed. (c) Combination. Platting is required to combine two or more lots or tracts into
one lot. (d) Inappropriate design. Platting' is required if property is to be developed in a manner inconsistent with the existing plat of the property. (e) Redesign. Platting is required
to alter any layout design element shown on an existing plat. (f) vacated and abandoned property. Platting is required to incorporate into a legal building site any property which has
been vacated or abandoned. (g) Corrections. Platting is' required to correct any error reflected on an approved final plat which has been filed of record.."Correction plats may be submitted
only if the type of correcti'on is one permitted by state law. (h) Residential subdivision sign. Platting is required to erect a sign that identifies a residential neighborhood subdivision.
Section 51-7.402 of this chapter shall apply. (i) Development plan for a planned development district. A preliminary plat shall be submitted with the development plan for a planned development
district. The commission shall process the preliminary plat with the development plan. Section 51-4.702'-of this chapter shall apply. If the property. covered by' the development plan
is currently platted. this .requirement shall not apply. SEC. 51-8.402. PLATTING OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY PROHIBITED. Platting of street right-of-way without the platting of adj acent
property to be served by the street is prohibited. unless the directors of public works. planning and development. and transportation all recommend the platting of the street right:-of-way.
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SEC. 51-8.403. PLATTING PROCESS. (a) l!!-general. The manner in which a plat is processed depends on whether the plat is a major. minor. or correction plat. AIL plats not meeting the
minor plat requirements of Subsection (c) or the correction plat requirements of Subsection (d) are major plats. Major and minor plats may be subject to the rules governing residential
replats set forth in Subsection (f). The process for each type is set forth in this section. (b) Major plat approval process. (1) PreliminarY--Elat submission. A person seeking approval
of a major plat shall submit a preliminary plat application to the director of planning and development. The director shall screen the application for completeness. If the application
is complete, it shall be accepted and routed to all affected departments. If an application is incomplete, it shall be returned to the applicant with a description of its deficiencies.
The preliminary plat application must be submitted wi th the form approved by the di rector of planning and development, and must include the following: (A) All required fees. (5) The
proposed .layout of the plat legibly drawn: (i) on a sheet of paper which measures 24 inches by 30 or 36 inches; and (ii) to a scale of one inch equals forty feet or the largest practical
scale to be approved by the director of planning and development. (C) An arrow indicating true north. (D) A vicinity map showing all thoroughfares and existing streets within the two
nearest intersecting major thoroughfares of the boundary of the plat. (E) The proposed name of the subdivision. (F) The names and addresses of the surveyor performing or preparing the
metes and bounds description of the property, all owners of the property, and the developer of the property (if any). • 11 
􀁾􀀠􀀸􀀸􀀳􀀲􀀹􀁾20092 (G) The proposed boundaries of the property to be platted indicated with a bold line, and other boundaries indicated with thinner lines. (H) The proposed lot numbers.
(I) The location, purpose, and grantee of existing easements, and the citation of the volume and page of the county records where the recorded instrument may be found. (J) The location
and purpose of all proposed easements and cornmon areas. (K) The general layout. and dimensions of proposed storm drainage areas and other areas offered for dedication to the public
use. If the combined on-site and off-site drainage area is less than one acre, this requirement can be waived by the director of public works. (L) The layout of platted lots and unplatted
tracts, streets, storm drainage facilities, water and wastewater facilities, public rights-of-way, and other pertinent features existing within a distance of 150 feet from the pIoposed
boundary of the property to be platted. (M) The location and identification of any structure or "object within the boundaries of the property to be platted, and any significant topographic
features located on the property or within 150 feet of the boundaries of the property. Any of these items which are to be removed or altered must be identified on the plat. (N) The general
layout and dimensions of proposed streets and alleys, and proposed street names. (0) contour lines with intervals of up to five feet or less indicating terrain and drainage pattern of
the area. Contour intervals less than five feet may be required by the director of public works where the slope of the lan.d is less than 1· to. 100•. (vertical to horizontal). If the
property being·platted is fully developed, contour lines may be omitted with the approval of the director of public works. (P) A copy of any specific use permit or planned development
district ordinance regulating the property. (Q) A copy of any deed restrictions regulating the property in which the city of Dallas is an enforcing party. . 12 
-"'V'''' (R) If the plat is a residential replat in accordance with Subsection (f), a certified copy of the original subdivision of the area filed with the county clerk. (S) A metes
and bounds description of the property included in the plat. as well as all appropriatelanguage of dedication and acknowledgment. Signatures are not required. (T) If the property is located in the escarpment area or a geologically similar area. an escarpment permit is
required. (2) Review of preliminary plat. The director of planning and development shall submit the preliminary plat to the commission within 30 days of its formal application. Formal
application is defined as when all items required by Section 5l-8.403(b) (1), have been received by the city. All affected departments shall review the preliminary plat application and
forward their comments, in writing, to the director of planning and development within 21 days of the formal acceptance date. (Holiday scheduling may require adjustments to the review
period.) A staff recommendation shall be formulated from the comments received in the review process. If the staff recommendation is for denial of the preliminary plat application, the
reasons for denial must be included. When appropriate, an applicant may appeal staff recommendations to the subdivision review committee of the commission. (3) Commission action on a
preliminary plat. The commission must also consider a preliminary plat application within 30 days of its formal application. The commission shall approve the application if it finds
that it is consistent with the policies and purposes of this article. If the commission denies a preliminary plat application, the reasons for denial must be stated in the motion denying
the application. (4) Action letter. Within seven days of the commission action, a letter outlining the action must be sent to the applicant. If the commission has denied the application,
the letter must contain the reasons for denial. If the commission approved the application, the letter must contain all conditio.1s of approval, a list of all releases required prior
to the submission of the final plat, and a statement as to 􀁷􀁨􀁥􀁴􀁨􀁥􀁾􀀠a prefinal plat is required. (5) Effect of approval. Approval of a preliminary plat is not final approval of
the plat, but is an expression of general approval of the layout shown. The preliminary plat 13 
serves as a guide in preparation of a final plat and engineering and infrastructure plans to serve the plat. Should the perimeter boundary, any layout design element, or any feature
substantially change in the opinion of the director of planning and development, the plat must be considered again as a preliminary plat by the commission. In the case of a residential
replat, new notices must be issued and a new public hearing must be held. (6) Effective period. Approval of a preliminary plat is effective for one year from the date of commission action.
The commission may extend the effective period of a preliminary 'plat for one year if application is made for the extension prior to 30 days before the expiration of the effective period.
No more than two one-year extensions may be granted. H a final plat is not submitted on all or a portion of the area included in the preliminary plat during the effective period. the
preliminary plat is void. The a'pproval of any portion of a preliminary plat as a final plat extends the validity of the preliminary plat approval for a period of one year from the date
of approval of the latest phase. A preliminary plat approved by the commission prior to the effective date of these regulations is eligible for two one-year extensions provided that
application is made within one year from the approval date of the plat or within six months 􀁦􀁲􀁯􀁾􀀻􀁴􀁨􀁥􀀠effective date of these regulations . •--£ (7),'Prefinal plat. Based upon
the review of a preliminary plat. a reviewing department may request a prefinal plat. The purpose of the prefinal plat is to ensure compliance with all conditions of approval on the
preliminary plat prior to the consideration of a final plat by the commission. A prefinal plat is required if: (A) engineering plans are required by the department of public works or
the water utilities department; or (B) the preliminary plat reflects legal or technical deficiencies. errors, or omissions in the information required by..this article. . (8) Prefinal
plat submission. A prefinal plat may be submitted only after, the commission action letter has been received by the applicant. If engineering plans are required as a condition of approval
of a preliminary plat. the prefinal plat cannot be submitted until all engineering plans have been approved in accordance with Section 51-8.404. to avoid the necessity of multiple prefinal
submissions. All prefinal plat applications must include the following: 14 
'-v.v ,"(A) All required fees. The fee for the final plat will be collected at the prefinal plat submission, if required. (8) All changes or modifications required by the commission
in its approval of the preliminary plat. (C) A metes and bounds description of the property, easements, and dedications, included in the plat, as well as acknowledgall ment. appropriate
Signatures are language not required. of dedication and boundaries (D) and Final lot lines. dimensions and bearings of all (E) Square footage of all lots and common areas. This information
may be submitted on a separate sheet of paper and must be indicated lot by lot. (F) The name of the subdivision and the file number assigned to the case by the city. (G) The names and
addresses of the surveyor who prepared the plat, and the owners of the property. (H) The date the plat was prepared. (I) The boundary of the property to be platted indicated with a bold
line, and other boundaries indicated with thinner lines. (J) The lot and block numbers assigned assigned by the division of revenue and taxation of the department of finance. (K) Approved
street names. (L) The location, designation, and rights-of-way lines of all existing and new streets, and any other public rights-of-way. All proposed dedications must be clear ly referenced
and dimensioned to show size, location, and purpose of dedication. (M) Draft copies of all required covenants, homeowner's association documents. and maintenance agreements. (N) No topographic
lines or indications of buildings or other objects. Although these items are required as part of a preliminary plat application. they must be removed prior to the submission of a prefinal
plat. 15 • 
•20092 88329-5 (9) Prefinal plat review period. All staff comments shall be forwarded to the director of planning and development within 21 days of the routing date of the prefinal plat.
The director shall notify the applicant of the results of the review. If. further modifications are required, the director may require additional prefinal plat submissions. Approval
of a prefinal plat is effective only as long as the preliminary plat is effective. (10) Final plat. The final plat, which is the final phase of the major plat process. must be approved
by the commission before the plat can be legally recorded with the county clerk. A final plat will not be accepted by the city for submission until: . (A) a preliminary plat has been
approved by the commission; (5) a prefinal plat, if required in the commission action letter, has been approved; (C) all required fees have been paid; (D) all taxes as required by the
department of finance have been paid for the property proposed to be included in the 􀁦􀁩􀁮􀁾􀁬􀁰􀁬􀁡􀁴􀀻􀀠(E) releases have been secured by the applicant from the departments of public
works. water utilities. finance, and the city attorney; (F) all conditions of the preliminary plat approval have been satisfied by the applicant; and (G) all required covenants, homeowner's
agreements. and maintenance agreements have been approved by the city attorney. with original signatures and appropriate acknowledgment s .. (11) Contents of final-.plat. The final plat
application must include the following: (A) All items required in the prefinal plat as modified by the requirements of the affected city departments during the release process. (5) of
the property, acknowledgements. Original and the signatures surveyand sor(s), eals with of all approwners opriate 16 • 
---" .... (12) 'Final review per iJ:!.Land commission action. The director of planning and development shall submit the final plat to the commission within 30 days of acceptance .of
the final plat submission, unless the applicant withdraws the submission, provided all plat releases are on file. all documents.,.are submitted, and all fees have been paid. Within the
same 3.0 day period the commission, if granting approval, shall issue a certificate of approval to the person applying for a plat, or replat, indicating it has been reviewed and approved
by the commission. (13) 􀁾􀁦􀁦􀁥􀁣􀁴􀁩􀁶􀁥􀀠period of final plat. A final plat that is not filed in the office of the county clerk within 30 days of the approval of the commission is
void. An approved final plat not filed within 30 days of its approva I may be resubmitted to the commission as a final plat if the preliminary plat upon which it is based is still effective.
A minor plat not filed within 30 days of its approval may be resubmitted as a final plat if it it is resubmitted within 60 days of its original approval. If the plat must be approved
by more than one city, an additional 30 days will be granted. A final plat approved by the commission prior to the effective date of these regulations is void unless filed in the office
of the county clerk within six months from the effective date of these regulations. (14) Phasing of final plats. After a preliminary plat has been approved, a prefinal or final plat
may be submitted which includes less than all of the area shown in a preliminary plat if: (A) the proposed phase conforms to the approved preliminary plat; (E) the proposed phase meets
all conditions of approval of the preliminary plat; (C) the proposed phase provides a logical progression of development; (D) the proposed section could function as an independent development
if no other phases are submi t ted or approved; (E) enough area remains outside the phase, but within the boundaries of the preliminary plat, to independently satisfy the minimum zoning
requirements of the property; and (F) the area outside the phase has at least the minimum frontage required by this ordinance. 17 
􀁾􀀸􀀸􀀳􀀲􀀹􀀵20092 (c) Minor plat approval process. A plat meeting the requirements of this subsection may be submitted and considered as a final plat without the necessity of the prior
approval or filing of 'a 'preliminary or prefinal plat. If. after review by the city staff or the commission. it is determined that the proposed minor plat does not comply with this
section. the document shall be considered' as a preliminary major plat. The difference in the current fee for a preliminary major plat and the fee already paid by the applicant is required
before the application will be processed. The requirements of the minor plat are as follows: (1) The area proposed for platting must not exceed five acres in size for residential zoning
districts (single family. duplex. and townhouse) and three acres in size for all other zoning districts. (2) The proposed plat must not contain, any new streets or alleys. (3) The proposed
lot must abut an approved public or private street of adequate width as specified in section 5l-S.604(c} or the Thoroughfare Plan for the city of Dallas. (4+, Adequate water. wastewater.
paving. and drainage improvement'sC',must exist to serve the proposed plat. " (5) The proposed plat must be consistent with applicable zoning of the property. (6) Any portions of previously
platted lots not included in the proposed plat must be of a sufficient area to comply with the minimum zoning requirements and labeled as the remainder of a previous lot. (7) The applicant
must demonstrate. on a scale drawing with appropriate survey reference points. the location of all existing improvements. and that any existing improvements which are to remain meet
all setback requirements and are not divided by a proposed lot line or setback line. (8) The plat submitted must satisfy all of the requisites of a final plat. (d) Correction plats and
certificates of correction. Corrections to plats filed of record in the county clerk's office must be submitted to the commission for approval. The applicant shall submit the number
of copies of the correction plat requested by the director of planning and development 18 • 
along with the required fee. Correction plats are filed in the county clerk's office in the same manner as original plats. Correction plats are only appropriate in those instances authorized
by state law. A certificate of correction may be used to make a correction, unless the director of planning and development determines that .a sketch is needed for clarity. in which
case' -a correction plat must be submitted. (e) Vacation of plats. (1) Any plat may be vacated upon application of the proprietors of the land in accordance with state law. (2) A vacation
plat must be approved by the commission. The commission may reject any vacation instrument which abridges or destroys any public rights in improvements. easements, streets, alleys, or
similar public areas which are deemed necessary to serve the surrounding area. (3) An approved vacation plat must be recorded with the vacated plat and operates to destroy the effect
of the recording of the vacated plat and to divest all public rights to the streets, alleys, and other public areas laid out or described in the plat. (f) Residential replat. This subsection
applies in addition to the other requirements of this article in the event the immediate preceding plat is not being vacated and the property proposed for replatting was within the immediate
preceding five years limited by an intetim or permanent zoning classification to residential use for not more than two residential units per lot, or if any lot in the -immediate preceding
plat was limited by deed restriction to residential use for not more than two residential units per lot, or if otherwise required by state law. (1) Hearing. A public hearing of a residential
replat is required before the commission at which parties in interest and citizens have an opportunity to be heard. (2) Notice. Notice of the commission hearing on the preliminary plat
or minor plat must be: (A) published before the 15th day before the date of the hearing in a paper of general circulation in the _county in which the property is located; and (B) forwarded
before the 15th day before the date of the hearing with a copy of the required provisions of 19 • 
20092 "883295 state law and an official city ballot to the owners as the ownership appears on the last approved ad valorem tax roll of: (i) all lots in the immediate preceding plat if
the immediate preceding plat contains 100 or fewer lots; or (ii) all lots within 500 feet of the lot or lots sought to be replatted if the immediate preceding plat contains more than
100 lots. (3) Owner approval. (A) If at least 20 percent of the lot owners to whom individual notice is required to be given protest the proposed plat in accordance with Subsection (f)(4),
the commission may approve a final of the proposed plat only upon the receipt of written approval of 66 and two-thirds percent of those owners to whom individual notice is required to
be given. (B) An owner's written approval may be indicated by the return of the official city ballot or by petition. The petition must contain a general statement that those signing
the petition are all of the owners of the property indicated and approve of the replatting. The petition must also contain the owner's signature, printed name, and the official lot and
block numbe'r.'of their property." 􀁾􀀠.. (C) The circulator of the petition must include an affidavit indicating that the signatures contained in the petition are those of the people
who presented themselves as the owner or owners of the property and were qualified to vote. (D) Owners who do not sign the petition or use the official city ballot to vote, but who desire
to indicate their approval of the replatting may register their approval by submitting a signed affidavit that contains the information required. by Subsection (f)(3)(B) of this.section.
(4) Balloting. (A) only one vote may be cast per lot, regardless of lot size. (B) If a lot is divided by ownership, the owners of all separately owned parts of the lot must vote unanimously.
If votes on one lot are not unanimous, the vote is not counted. (C) If a lot is owned jointly, all owners must vote unanimoUSly. I f votes on one lot are not unanimous, the vote is not
counted. .. 20 
􀀭􀀭􀀭􀁾􀀮􀀮􀀮􀀬􀀠(D) If a lot is owned by a corporation, partnership, trust, cooperative, association, or other entity, the person having authority to convey a fee simple estate in
the lot may vote for the entity, upon sufficient proof that he or she actuallY has such authority. (E) The person listed on the last approved ad valorem tax roll is presumed to be the
current owner of the property, and an official city ballot cast in the name appearing on the tax roll shall be accepted without question. If the ownership shown on the tax roll is incorrect,
a vote cast on an official city ballot shall be accepted if it contains a statement that those signing are all of the owners of the property. (F) Owners who do not use the official city
ballot to indicate their vote may register their vote by submitting a signed affidavit that contains the information required by Subsection (f)(3){B) of this section. (G) A current owner
who is not reflected on the tax rolls and does not receive an official ballot may cast a vote in one of the following ways: (i) The owner may include a copy of his deed with his vote.
(i i) The owner may appear in person at the hearing and register his written protest. (iii) The owner may include an affidavit of ownership with his vote. (H) All votes must be submitted
prior to or at the public hearing at which the plat is considered. (5) Extension of 30 day period. If action on a residential replat application must be deferred because sufficient written
protest has been submitted, the 30 day period in which action must be taken by the commission 1S extended by the period of time necessary to verify the written protest. SEC. 51-8.404.
ENGINEERING PLAN APPROVAL PROCEDURE. (a) Generally. A person seeking approval of engineering plans for infrastructure must not submit those plans until a preliminary plat has been approved
for the property which the 21 •. 
20092 infrastructure is to serve. After approval of the preliminary plat, plans for the infrastructure must be submitted to the appropriate city departments. Plans for water and wastewater
infrastructure must be submitted to the director of water utiltities "in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Dallas City Code, as amended. Plans for all other infrastructure must be submitted
to the director of public works in accordance with this section. The director of public works shall review the plans submitted under this section for completeness. (b) Contents of engineering
plans. Plans submitted must include the following: (1) All required fees. (2) A completed private development checklist on a form provided by the department of public works. The form
must be signed by the professional engineer responsible" for the plans. (3) A completed fee receipt ona form approved by the director of public works. (4) Two blueline prints of the
approved preliminary plat. 􀀨􀁾􀁬􀀧􀀢􀁔􀁷􀁯􀀠sets of infrastructure plans. (6) A copy of any specific use permit or planned development district ordinance regulating the property. (7)
A copy of any deed restrictions regulating the property in which the city of Dallas is an enforcing party. (c) Staff review of engineering plans. All affected divisions of the department
of public works shall review the engineering plans against the established criteria and forward their comments to" the di rector of public works. Changes or 􀁣􀁯􀁲􀁲􀁥􀁣􀁾􀁩􀁯􀁮􀁳􀀠in
the design or right-of-way requirements "must be itemized and forwarded, in writing, to the responsible engineer and owner as those persons are reflected on the private development checklist.
(d) Required off-site easements. If off-site easements or rights-of-way are required to accomplish the construction shown in the engineering plans. field notes describing the easements
or rights-of-way, sketches showing the required easements or rights-of-way, property, and property must agreements are be copies of agreements submitted acceptable recorded from from
the prior to only if deeds owners approval they are for of of from all the the plthe affected off-site ans. The current 22 • 
-v V ' ... owners and are less than one year old at the time they are submitted. (e) Infrastructure plans approval. Upon approval of the infrastructure -engineering plans, the applicant
shall be notified by the director of public works and advised of any instruments which are necessary to secure a final release from the department of public works. (f) Extension of infrastructure
plan approval. An extension of the approval of the street paving, storm drainage, bridge, and culvert plans will be considered upon a formal request by the -owner to the director of
public works. Six-month extensions may be granted as long as, and only if, the conditions surrounding the plat, as well as the standards, cdteria, and requi rements listed in Section
51-8.601 do not require a redesign of the infrastructure improvements. Division 5l-B.500 Subdivision Layout and Design SEC. 51-8.501. COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING. All plats must be drawn
to conform to the zoning regulations currently applicable to the property. If a zoning change change is contemplated for the property, the zoning change must be completed prior to the
approval of any. prefinal or final plat of the property. A plat submission which reflects a condition not in strict accordance with the zoning requirements must not be approved by the
commission until any available relief from the board of adjustment has been obtained. SEC. 51-8.502. DESIGNATION OF ABANDONED, FRANCHISED, OR LICENSED PROPERTY. (a) Indication of abandonment.
Any abandoned public right-of-way which is to be incorporated into a platted lot must be indicated by a dashed line on the plat. The ordinance number for the 􀁯􀁲􀁤􀁾􀁮􀁡􀁮􀁣􀁥􀀠abandoning
the property must be reflected on the plat. Incorporation of property improperly abandoned is prohibited. (b) Indication of franchise or license. Any franchise or license agreements
affecting the property must be indicated on the plat. 23 '. 
'88329520092 (c) Estate in expectancy. Any property dedicated to the . city as an estate in expectancy must be clearly indicated graphically!. and labeled on the plat. (d) Revbcation
of offer to dedicate through platting. Property previously offered for public dedication by the filing of a plat but not developed in any manner may be abandoned through the filing of
a replat of the property or a vacation of the previous plat if: (1) the dedicated property was never utilized for the public purpose indicated on the plat dedicating the property or
for utility or communication facilities; and (2) no formal acceptance of the dedication was made by the city councilor any city department. SEC. 51-6.503. LOTS. (a) Lot size. The depth,
width, and area of each platted lot must comply with the minimum regulations for the zoning district in which the lot is located. Lots must conform in width, depth and area to the pattern
'already established in the adjacent 􀁡􀁴􀀻􀀮􀁾􀁡􀁳􀀬􀀠having due regard to the character of the area, its particl.iliu suitability for development, and taking into consideratfo·n the
natural topography of the ground, drainage, sanitary sewerage facilities, and the proposed layout of streets. (b) Frontage. (1) All lots must front upon a dedicated public or private
street. Platted lots may front upon a private street only if that street has been approved in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (2) For the purposes of this subsection,
the frontage of a lot is the length of the lot's intersection with a street right-of-way line. (3) The minimum frontage requirement for: (A) single family, townhouse, and duplex residential
lots is 10 feet; and (B) multiple family lots or nonresidential lots is 10 feet. 24 
􀁾􀀸􀀸􀀳􀀲􀀹20092 (4) Single family, townhouse, and duplex lots having frontage of less than 40 feet must abut a private driveway easement having a minimum access width of 20 feet with
a flare to 30 feet at its intersection with the curb line of a minor street, and a flare to 40 feet at its intersection with the curb line of a thoroughfare. The private driveway access
easement need not be exclusive to a particular lot, but must be indicated on the plat, and must have direct access to a dedicated public street or a private street approved in accordance
with this chapter. No more than four lots may share a private driveway access easement unless, upon recommendation from the directors of public works and planning and development, the
commission finds that the extraordinary topography or shape of the property unduly limits the development potential of the property, and that the proposed development is consistent with
the spirit and intent of this chapter. (5) Single family, duplex, or townhouse lots having frontage on two opposite, sides are, prohibited unless the commIssIon finds that this design
is essential to provide proper orientation of residential lots to thoroughfares. (c) Residential access to tho'roughfares. Where single family, townhouse, or duplex lots abut a divided
major thoroughfar:e, driveway access to the thoroughfare is prohibited unless, upon recommendation of the director of public works, the commission finds that the extraordinary topography
or shape of the property unduly limits the development potential of the property, and the proposed development is consistent with the spirit and intentions of this chapter. If the commission
permits access under this subsection, the traffic barrier otherwise required in Section 51-8.618 is waived. (d) 􀁾􀁵􀁮􀁩􀁣􀁩􀁰􀁡􀁬􀀠boundary lines. Plats divided by municipal boundary
lines must be approved by the appropriate body of each affected municipality to be effective. Any building permit issued based on a plat divided by a municipal boundary line is void
if the requisite approval has not been obtained. (e) Lot lines and existing structures. (I) No plat may be approved if an existing improvement on the property would encroach upon a proposed
lot line or setback line, unless the existing improvement is to be removed or relocated. (2) No plat may be approved if the location of a proposed lot line would create a nonconforming
structure or a 25 • 
'88329.520092 structure not in strict compliance with the Dallas Building Code, as amended, unless the existing structure is to be removed, relocated, or altered to comply. (3) Notwithstanding
Paragraphs (1) and (2), dedications for public infrastructure may be accomplished even if a structure encroaches, provided appropriate language is executed to convey an estate in expectancy.
(4) Reservations made for future city acquisition are applied prospectively only, and do not require removal of existing buildings. SEC. 51-8.504. BLOCKS. (a) Block length. Block lengths
in plats for single family lots should not exceed 1200 feet measured from, block corner to block corner. The length may be extended if, upon recommendation from the directors of public
works and planning and development, the commission finds that the extraordinary topography or shape of the property unduly limi ts the development potential of the property, and that
the proposed development is consistent with the spirit and intent of this chapter. . (b) effier considerations. Block length and width must be designed to accommodate the type of use
anticipated and must provide for safe and convenient access and circulation. Block design must take into account the limitations and opportunities of the topography. SEC. 51-8.505. BUILDING
LINES. Building lines that are more restrictive than the current zoning setback requirements, building lines indicating that a front yard has ,been reduced in accordance with Section
51-4.40l(a)(4), and building lines established by ordinance [Section 51-4.40l(a)(3)1 must be provided on the plat. The building line for lots that border a natural creek channel must
provide the setback required by Section 51-5.106 of this chapter. No other building lines may be shown on the plat. If a zoning ,setback line is more restrictive than an existing platted
building line, relief from the zoning setback line must be sought fromthe board of adjustment. If an existing building line is more restrictive than a zoning setback line, relief must be sought through a replat submitted to the commission. ,If relief is
sought from both a zoning setback line and an existing platted building line, approval must be obtained from both the board of adjustment and the commission . • 26 
SEC. 51-8.506. STREET LAYOUT. (a) Generally. Streets must be designed in relation to the thoroughfare plan, existing and proposed streets, the terrain, streams, and other physical conditions.
The arrangement of streets must provide for the continuation of streets and thoroughfares between adjacent properties when the continuation is necessary for the safe and efficient movement
of traffic, or for utility efficiency. Minor streets should be oriented in a manner that discourages their use by through traffic, and to allow efficient drainage systems, utility systems,
and general street improvements. All streets must be designed and constructed in accordance with this section and Section 51-8.604. (b) Dead-end streets. (I) Temporary dead-end streets.
If adjacent property is undeveloped and a street must terminate temporarily, the right-of-way must extend to the boundary of the plat. When a temporary dead-end street is shown on a
plat, a temporary circular or -T-shaped turnaround must be provided and shown as an easement on the subdivision plat; and must be indicated on the plat by dotted lines. No turnaround
is required if the ,street is ISO feet or less in length measured from the intersection of the street right-of-way lines wi th the subdivision boundary to the streets 'intersection with
a through street. All temporary turnarounds are subject to approval by the director of public works. {2} Permanent dead-end streets. If a permanent dead-end street is indicated, a circular
turnaround must be provided. The minimum radius for the circular turnaround is SO feet for the right-of-way and 43.5 feet for the pavement measured to the back of the curb. The length
of permanent dead-end streets must not exceed 600 feet, measured along the centerline from the block corner to the center of the cul-de-sac. The length of a permanent dead-end street
may be extended upon recommendation of the director of public works if he finds that the extraordinary topography or shape of the property unduly limits the development potential of
the property, and that the proposed development is consistent with the spirit and intent of this chapter. (c) Intersections. The fo llowing regulations govern the alignment"or'intersections:
angle (1) as peAll rmitted streets must intersect by topography or otas her close natural to a phright ysical 27 , 
􀁾􀀸􀀸􀀳􀀲􀀹􀀵20092 conditions. A street must not intersect with another street or railroad at an angle of more than lOS degrees or less than 7S degrees. (2) The intersection of two
streets must not be located within lIS feet of a railroad right-of-way if one of the streets crosses the railroad right-of-way at grade. This lIS foot separation is measured from the
nearest point of the intersection of the street right-of-way and the nearest point of the railroad right-of-way. (3) A driveway or alley approach must not be located within SO feet of
a railroad right-of-way. (4) An intersection must not have more than four street approaches. (S) Proposed intersections along one side of an existing cross street must. wherever practical,
align with existing intersections on the opposite side of the cross street. Street centerline offsets of less than 150 feet are not permitted unless the cross street is divided by a
median without openings at either intersection. {6j If served by a median opening, minor streets which which intersect divided thoroughfares must be spaced at least 360 feet apart, measured
from centerline to centerline unless otherwise approved by the director of public works. (d) Private streets. If a private street is indicated in the street layout, it must be designed
and constructed in accordance with this section and Section Sl-8.604. (e) Street names. The naming of public or private streets created through the platting process is the responsibi
I i ty of the applicant. Street names must conform to the standards for street names contained in Oivision Sl-9. 300 of this chapter. All proposed street names must be acceptable to
the fire department. the departments of public works and planning and development. the police department,' and the post office. SEC. Sl-8.S07. ALLEYS. (a) When reguired. Alleys are required
only in residential zoning districts. and then only when required under Section 􀁓􀁬􀁾􀀸􀀮􀀶􀀰􀀴􀀠based on accommodation of street pavement width and :zoning density. Alleys must provide
continuous vehicular access regardless of zoning. 28 : 
20092 (b) Regulations. All alleys must meet the following standards: (1) Alleys must have a minimum right-of-way of IS feet. (2) Alley right-of-way must not exceed 20 feet in width unless
a greater width has been approved by the director of public works. (3) Alleys must consist of at least 10 feet of pavement. (4) Permanent dead-end alleys are prohibited. Alleys must
either intersect with a dedicated public or private undivided street or, an existing alley. or an approved turnaround must be provided. (5) Alleys must function without reliance on fire
lanes or access easements. An alley must provide vehicular access from a dedicated public righ.t-of-way or easement to another dedicated public right-of-way along pavement which is all
within dedicated public right-of-way. (6) Alleys adjoining ana parallel to divided thoroughfares must be separated from the thoroughfare by a .traffic bar..rier in accordance with Section
51-9.619 of this article. (7) Where an alley intersects a street, a IS foot visibility triangle (alley sight easement) is required. ,Measurements are taken along the property line. (c)
Private alleys. If a private alley is indicated, it must be designed and constructed in accordance with this section and Section 51-8.605. SEC. 51-8.508. PARKS AND COMMON AREAS. (a)
Generally. If any portion of property subject to a plat application qualifies as a prospective park site pursuant to the standards and guidelines contained in the Long Range Physical
Plan for Park and Recreational Facilities. the director of parks and recreation must be notified and given an opportunity to negotiate for the acquisition of the property by the city
before a final plat is approved. If the applicant elects to make a commitment to sell that portion of the Property to the city, he may designate the portion as a reservation 'for park
use if the following requirements are met: 29 
88329520092 (1) The portion is of a suitable size. dimension. topography, and general character for its intended purpose. (2) Adequate access to the portion is provided. (3) The dimensions
of the portion are clearly identified on the plat. (4) Any development shown on the portion complies with the standards of the park and recreation department. (b) Proper access. Land
reserved for recreation sites and parks is considered. to have proper access and visibility if: (1) the property has frontage of at least 100 feet on an improved public street; or (2)
the property has a high degree of visibi lity and has paved public vehicular access to an improved public street. The paved access must be at least 20 feet in width and must comply with
the construction standards of the department of public works. (c) Utilities. Water, wastewater. and electrical facilities-must be provided to the perimeter of the site. (d) Common areas.
Areas which are retained in private ownership but which are intended for the benefit of the owners of lots in the plat must be shown as common areas on the plat. A permanent maintenance
plan must be approved for the area prior to release of the final plat. SEC. 51-8.509. FIRE AND POLICE ACCESS. (a) Generally. The layout design of a plat must take into consideration
the provision of adequate fire and police access. (b) Water supply. Provisions must be made for the extension of water lines and the appropriate placement of fire hydrants as required
by water utilities and the fire department prior to approval of the final plat. SEC. 51-8.510. COMMUNITY UNIT DEVELOPMENT. To encourage reasonable flexibility of design and arrangement
in the development of residential communities in residential zoning districts. the following provisions are made for the approval of community unit developments ("CUD's"): :30 
LUV7C. (a) A CUD must be submitted for approval to the commission as a subdivision. (b) A CUD must comply wi th the maximum lot coverage or density requirements for the district in which
it. is located. For purposes of calculating maximum lot coverage in a CUD, the calculation is made using the actual size of the lot. (c) The minimum lot area of any lot.within the CUD
may be reduced by an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the minimum lot area for the zoning district in which the CUD is located. Any reduction in 􀁭􀁾􀁮􀁬􀁭􀁵􀁭􀀠lot area must be compensated
on a square foot for square foot basis by the establishment of permanent community open space to serve the property being platted. (d) Minimum lot depth, lot width, front yard, side
yard, and rear yard requirements may be proportionally and uniformly reduced on all lots which are reduced in area, and the reductions must establish a uniform pattern within the boundaries
of the property being platted. The proportional ,reduction in lot depth. lot width, front yard, side yard, and rear yard must not exceed the total percentage reduction of lot area. (e)
The CUD must not be used to increase the number of lots which could normally be accommodated by the size of the site. (f) The CUD provlslons are not applicable to property located in
a planned development district. (g) Open space provided in a CUD must be approved as appropriate for its intended purpose by the director of planning and development. The open space
area must be within 1320 feet. measured radially. of any residential lot that is reduced in size in accordance with Subsection (c) of this section. {l} Unimproved open space: (A) may
extend into floodway easements or floodway management areas; (B) must: be indicated on the plat with a prohibition of structures and parking areas; and (C) must have a minimum of 10,000
square feet. 31 • 
20092 B83295 (2) Improved open space: (A) must not extend into f loodway easements or floodway management areas unless the proposed improvements are in compliance with Division 51-5.100
of this chapter; (B) must be developed in accordance with a site plan approved by the city council after recommendation by the commission. The site plan must include the location and
dimensions of all improvements and structures planned for the open space; and (h) A maintenance plan for the open space area provided in a community unit development must be approved
by the city council after recommendation by the commission. Division 51-8.600 Infrastructure Design and Construction SEC. 51-8.601. GENERAL STANDARDS. (a) All street and thoroughfare
paving, storm drainage, water, wastewater, bridge, and culvert design and construction must conform to the standards, criteria, and requirements of the following, as they may from time
to time be amended by those responsible for their promulgation, except that the design cri teria in effect on the date the commission approves the preliminary plat must be used to design
the infrastructure. (1) The Thoroughfare Plan for the city of Dallas. (2) The Central Business District Streets and Vehicular Circulation Plan,. (3) The Water Master Plan. (4) The Sewer
Master Plan. (5) Recreational The Long Facilities. Range Physical Plan for Parks and (6) The Paving Design Manual of the department of public works. (7) The storm drainage policy of
the city of Dallas. 32 • 
(8) The Design Manual for Storm Drainage Facilities of the department of public works. (9) The Plan Development Checklist of the department of public works. (10) The Standard Construction
Details of the department of public works. (ll) The Texas Uniform Traffic Control Device Manual. (12) The Drawings, Detai Is and Standard Appurtenances for Water and Sanitary Water Utilities.
Sewer Construction Methods of Dallas Manual (13) The Development Design of Dallas Water Utilities. Procedure and Policy (14) The North Central Texas Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction of the -North Central Texas Council of Governments. (15) The Dallas Water Utilities Addendum to the North Central Texas Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.
(16) The Dallas Central Business District Pedestrian Facilities Plan. (17) The Dallas Development Code. (18) The Dallas City Code. (19 ) The Dallas Fire Code. (20) The Dallas Building
Code. (21) The 1985 Dallas Bike Plan. (22) The City of Dallas Planning Policies. Policies. (23) All other codes and ordinances of the city of Dallas. (b) If the infrastructure construction
is not included in a city-approved private development contract within two years from the preliminary plat approval date, then the infrastructure must be redesigned using the most current
criteria. 33 
88329.520092 (c) Changes in the design criteria, specifications, or construction standards the failure of which to implement would result in jeopardizing the public's health, safety,
or welfare, or which a"re mandated by court actions or superior statutes, shall become effective immediately upon direction by the director of public works. All other changes shall become
effective 90 days after the date notice is placed in the official newspaper of the city indicating that the change has been made. Copies of published notices may be obtained in the office
of the director of planning and development. SEC. 51-8.602. DEDICATIONS REQUIRED • . (a) Generally. The owner of the property to be platted must dedicate all required property or provide
appropriate easements for the construction of minor streets, thoroughfares, alleys, sidewalks, storm drainage facilities, floodways, water mains, wastewater mains and other utilities.
and any other property necessary to serve the plat and to implement the requirements of this this article. Dedications shown on plats are irrevocable offers to dedicate the property
shown. Once the offer to dedicate is made, it may be accepted by an action by the city counci I, by acceptance of the improvements in the dedicated areas for the purposes intended, or
by actual use by the city. ,-;,; 'No improvements may be accepted unti 1 they are 􀁣􀁯􀁮􀁳􀁴􀁲􀁵􀁣􀁴􀁥􀁤􀁾􀀧􀀢􀀧􀁡􀁣􀁣􀁯􀁲􀁤􀁩􀁮􀁧􀀠.to the approved plans, details, and specifications.
and the final plat is filed for record in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the property is located. (b) Streets. (1) The percentage of right-of-way dedication required
for streets or thoroughfares varies as follows: (A) When the full right-oE-way width of a minor street or thoroughfare is contained within the boundaries of a proposed plat, the entire
required right-of-way contained within the boundaries of ,the plat must be dedicated. (B) When a thoroughfare is along the perimeter of a proposed plat, sufficient right-of-way must
be dedicated to provide one-half of the thoroughfare plan requirement, measured from the centerline of the existing right-of-way or. if there is no existing right-of-way, the proposed
right-of-way as determined by the director of public works. If the property on the side of the thoroughfare opposite the property to be platted is railroad right-Of-way or utility or
floodway easement. or if some physical or topographical condition makes 34 : 
OOUIO.vt.. the property on that side of the street undesirable for street right-of-way, the commission may require a-correspondingly greater dedication. (C) When a thoroughfare has a
city council approved -detailed alignment, . all .. right-of-way falling within the approved alignment and within the boundaries of the proposed plat must be dedicated. (D) If substandard
right-of-way exists for an existing perimeter thoroughfare based on the thoroughfare plan requirements and the plat includes property on both sides of the existing thoroughfare, sufficient
right-of-way must be dedicated to meet the entire right-of-way requirement. (E) When substandard right-of-way exists based on this article for a perimeter minor street, sufficient right-of-way
must be dedicated to meet one-half of the entire right-of-way width requirement. (F) When no right-of-way exists and a minor street is proposed, whether perimeter or contained within
the _boundaries of the proposed plat, the full right-of-way width must be dedicated. (2) The amount of right-of-way, pavement width, and ·mInImum centerline radius for all minor streets
must be in accordance with the chart in 'Section 51-8.604. (3) When property has been previously platted and improvements have been constructed, accepted, and used, the commission may
waive the requirements for additional right-of-way for existing streets if: (A) no realignment of any minor street is proposed; (B) no change in zoning classification is proposed; (C)
the street or thoroughfare has been improved with the required number of lanes, and the full right-of-way standard is not warranted by expected traffic volumes, property access requirements,
truck, bus, and taxi loading, or pedestrian use as determined by the director of public works; waiver; and (0) the director of public works recommends the redeveloping (E) area. the
commission finds that the area is a 35 
c:..UU'1t! (c) 􀁾􀁯􀁲􀁮􀁥􀁲􀀠clips. Corner clips must be dedicated at the intersection of any street with a thoroughfare or at the intersection of two minor streets where substandard
right-of-way., exists. The minimum size for the corner clip is that of a triangle with the legs along the edges of the street rights-oE-way equaling 10 feet. A larger or smaller corner
clip may be requi red where conditions exist that restrict the ability of the city to provide an adequate turning radius, or to maintain public appurtenances within the area of the corner
clip. (d) Alley sight easements. Alley sight easements must be dedicated at the intersection of any alley with a street. The size of the sight easement is that of a triangle with legs
along the property lines equaling 15 feet. (e) Avigation easement and release. An avigation easement and release must be provided for the airspace over any property being platted or
replatted and located within the 65 Ldn contour of Love Field Ai rport. Redbi rd Airport, Addison Municipal Airport, or Naval Air Station Dallas. (f) Utilities and drainage easements.
Easements necessary for poles. wires. conduits. wastewater, gas. water, telephone, electric power •.storm drainage. and any other utilities which are necessary to serve the property
being platted must be dedicated .."'C All easements must be in accordance with the following standards: (I) Unless the grantee of an easement gives express written approval. no structures,
fences. trees, shrubs or any other improvement may be placed in. on, above, over, or across the easement. An exception to this ru Ie is that paving for parking, walkways, and driveways
may be constructed over or across uti lity or drainage easements unless such construction is specifically prohibited by the plat or easement instrument. (2) Any structures, fences. trees,
shrubs, or other improvements. including paving, exist a·t the pleasure of the grantee. The· owner of the subservient estate is liable for the full cost for any adjustments, relocations.
restorations, replacements, or reconstruction to any item placed within the easement other than the utilities. The grantee has no responsibility for any destruction or damage to items
other than utilities placed within the easement. Grantees of easements have the right of ingress and egress to their respective easements for the purposes of constructing, inspecting.
and maintaining their improvements. 36 • 
(3) If alleys are not provided, rear lot drainage easements and facilities may be required to prevent 􀁾􀁲􀁯􀁳􀁳􀀭􀁬􀁯􀁴􀀠drainage. (g) Floodways. Floodway management areas and floodway
easements must be dedicated in accordance with Section 51-8.611. SEC. 51-8.603. CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED. (a) All public and private streets and alleys within or along the perimeter of
the proposed plat must be improved to the standards of this article. (b) Storm drainage improvements, bridges, and culverts must be provided as necessary to serve the subdivision in
accordance with this article. (c) Sidewalks must be p.rovided in accordance with Section 51-8.606 of this article. (d) Median openings, extra lanes, and driveways must be provided in
accordance with Section 51-8.607 of this article. (e) Street appurtenances must be provided in accordance with Section 51-8.608 of this article. (f) Railroad crossing .facilities must
be provided in accordance with Section 51-8.609 of this article. (g) Utility facilities must be provided in accordance with Section 51-8.610 of this article. (h) Monumentation must be
provided in accordance with Section 51-8.617 of this article. SEC. 51-8.604. STREET ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. (a) Generallv. Streets and thoroughfares, whether dedicated to
the public use or privately owned, must be designed in accordance with the Paving Design Manual of the department of public works. The geometries of streets and thoroughfares must be
designed to provide appropriate access for passenger. delivery, emergency, and maintenance vehicles. 37 
􀁾􀀸􀀸􀀳􀀲􀀹􀀵20092 (b) Street construction required. owner alleys (1) Within the boundaries of must. c construct all thoroughfares, show'non the proposed plat. the propominor sed strplat,
eets. the and (2) When a minor street is along the perimeter of the proposed plat and the street is not improved with an approved all weather paving material to a width of 20 feet, the
owner must improve the street to that standard along the length of the proposed plat. (3) When a thoroughfare is along the perimeter of the proposed plat .for 1000 feet or more, the
owner must construct thoroughfare, sidewalk, and storm drainage improvements to complete one-half of the thoroughfare requirements along the entire length of the plat, adjusted for any
participation in the construction under Section 51-8.614. (4) When the frontage of a proposed plat is less than 1000 feet on a perimeter thoroughfare, the owner's responsibility is limited
to funding the construction in accordance with Section 5l-8.614(e)(4). (5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this SUbsection, ,.construction of perimeter thoroughfares or funding
required ii'('Paragraph (4) may be waived by the commission if the director'of public works certifies that: (A) the improvements are not warranted by traffic or drainage needs projected
for the next three years; and (B) engineering is not scheduled to begin for the rest of the thoroughfare during the next three years. (c) Minor street criteria. If additional right-of-way
for a minor street has been waived by the commission in accordance with Section 􀁓􀁬􀀭􀀸􀀮􀀶􀀰􀀲􀀨􀁾􀀩􀀨􀀳􀀩􀀬􀀠the amount of street construction required for the streets on which the
requirements have been waived is determined by the director of public works. Additional street construction may be required, if necessary, based on the existing condition or width of
the streets or thoroughfares, and if warranted by the expected traffic volumes, property access requirements, or truck, bus, and taxi loading. If additional right-of-way has not been
waived, waived, minor streets must be designed and constructed to meet the following criteria. 38 .• 
UU"-'I'w"" Standards for Minor Streets* Pvmt. ROW Min. Centerline street Width Width Alley Radius Zoning Classification (In feet) (In feet) Reg'd. (In feet)*** R-l thru R-7.5 A 26 50
YES** 150 B 33 53 NO 200 C 36 56 NO 230 R-5,MH,D, B 33 53 YES·· 200 TH-l, TH-2, C 36 56 NO 230 TH-3,TH-4, C 36 56 NO 230 Multiple-Fami ly All Non-C 36 56 NO 230 Residential Districts
All 0 2-18.5 72 NO 590 Districts with 15 foot median • All pavement widths are measured from face of curb to face of curb. Additional pavement width is required for all bike 'routes
designated in the 1985 Dallas Bike Plan. •• Alleys may be waived by the commission if two additional off-street parking spaces per lot can be provided in excess of the mlnlmum parking
requirements of the Dallas Development Code. A note indicating the extra parking required per lot must be placed as a restriction on the plat, and a deed restriction must be submitted
for each lot on the plat. * •• Unusual circumstances or special designs requiring variance from the standards in this column may be approved by the director of public 􀁷􀁯􀁾􀁫􀁳􀀮􀀠*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NarE: In the Chapter 51A version of this chart. change TH-4 to CH. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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20092 :883295 (d) Private streets criteria. When permitted, private streets are governed by the following regulations: (1) Private streets must be constructed and maintained to the standards
for public rights-of-way and must be approved by the director of public works. Sidewalks are required and must be constructed and maintained to the standards for sidewalks in the public
right-of-way. Water and sanitary sewer mains must be installed in accordance with the applicable ordinances. (2) A legal entity must be created that is responsible for street lighting,
street maintenance and cleaning, and the installation and maintenance of interior t-raffic control devices. The legal instruments establishing the responsibility for a private street
or alley must be submitted to the commission for approval, be approved as to legal form by the city attorney, and be recorded in the appropriate county. (3) Private streets must contain
private service easements including, but not limited to the following easements: utilities; utilities; firelane; street lighting; government vehicle access; mail collection and delivery
access; and utility meter reading access. (4)" Street lights comparable with those required on public -rights-of-way must be provided. Street lighting design plans must be approved by
the director of public works. (5) Design plans and location of all traffic control devices must be approved by the traffic engineer. The design, size, color. and construction of all
traffic control devices must comply with the requirements for those located in public rights-of-way. (6) The fire protection standards in Article XIII of the Dallas Fire Code must be
followed. (7) A public schooL park. or other public facility must be accessible from public rights-of-way in accordance with this code. (8) Private streets must comply with the thoroughfare
plan and must not interrupt public through streets. (9) Private street names and numbers must be approved by the commission. 40 .. 
(10) Private streets and the area they serve must be platted. (11) A guard house may be constructed at any entrance to a private street. All guard houses must be at least 25 feet from
a public right-of-way. (12) Any structure that restricts access to a private street must provide a passageway 20 feet wide and 14 feet high. (13) One private street entrance must remain
open at all times. If an additional private street entrance is closed at any time, it must be constructed to permit opening of the passageway in emergencies by boltcutters or breakaway
panels. (14) A private street serving an area containing over 150 dwelling units must have a minimum of two access points to a public street. (15) A private street may serve no more
than 300 dwelling units. (16) A court or plaza may be considered a private street for the purpose of creating a building site if a specific use permit for a private" street or alley
use is obtained. (17) The city has no obligation to maintain a private street. If a private street is not maintained in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the city, after
a public hearing before the commission. shall have the right, but not the obligation, to take those actions necessary to put the "'private street in compliance. The legal entity responsible
for maintaining the private street shall pay the city for the work performed within a period of 180 days from the presentation of the bill. or the private street will become a public
street of the city. SEC. 51-8.605. ALLEY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. All alleys. public as well as private, must be designed and constructed according to the requirements of the Paving
Design Manualand the Standard Detai Is for Public Works Construction of the department of public works. 41 • 
:88329520092 SEC. 51-8.606. SIDEWALKS. (a) Required. Sidewalk construction is required along all public and p,rivate streets unless waived by the city council after receiving a reconunendation
from the di rector of public works. (b) Design. All sidewalks must be designed and constructed to be barrier-free to the handicapped, and in accordance with the requirements contained
in the Paving Design Manual, the Standard Construction Details, and, in the central business district, the Dallas Central Business District Pedestrian Facilities Plan, as amended. When
poles, standards, and fire hydrants must be placed in the proposed sidewalk alignment, the sidewalk must be widened as delineated in the Standard Construction Details to provide a three-foot-wide
clear distance between the edge of the obstruction or overhang projection and the edge of the sidewalk. All sidewalks must be constructed of Portland cement concrete having a minimum
compressive strength of 2000 pounds per square inch. (c) Timinq of construction. All sidewalks' in the parkways of thoroughfares must be constructed concurrently with the thoroughfare
or, if the thoroughfare is already constructed, prior to the acceptance of any improvements. Construction of sidewalks 'iilong minor streets must be completed prior to the time a cer"t"ificate
of occupancy is issued or prior to a final inspection of buildings or improvements constructed on the property. (d) Waiver of sidewalks. A person desiring a waiver of a sidewalk requirement
shall make application to the director of public works. The director shall examine the request, make a reconunendation, and forward the request with his reconunendation to the city council.
The city council and the director of public works shall take into account any specific pedestrian traffic need such as a project reconunended by the school children safety conunittee,'
transit stops, parks and playgrounds, and other peop Ie intensive ar,eas when considering the request' for sidewalk waiv'ers. Should the city council waive the required sidewalks, the
waiver does not preclude the city from installing sidewalks at some later time and assessing the abutting owners for the cost of the installation. A waiver of the sidewalk requirement
may be appropriate in the following instances: (1) The potential pedestrian traffic in the area is so minimal ',that sidewalks are not warranted. 42 • 
c:..VV7C (2) In a single family or duplex zoning district, at least 50 percent of the lots located on the same side of the block as the proposed plat have been developed with completed,
approved structures without sidewalks. (3) A permanent line and grade cannot be set within the public street right-of-way. (4) It is desirable to preserve natural topography or vegetation
preexisting the proposed plat, and pedestrian traffic can be accommodated internally on the property. SEC. 51-8.607. MEDIAN OPENINGS, EXTRA LANES, AND DRIVEWAYS. (a) Generallv. All median
openings, driveway -approaches, driveways, and extra lanes inc luding left turn lanes, right turn lanes, acceleration/deceleration lanes, and other extra lanes must be located, designed,
and constructed in accordance with the current standards of thl:! department of public works and the department of transportation. (b) When required. Left turn lanes are required to
serve median openings providing access to the proposed plat. Other extra lanes must be designed· and constructed as part of the subdivision infras.tructure: improvements when: (1) they
are required by the thoroughfare plan; (2) they are required by the zoning district in which the property is located; or (3) they are recommended by the director of transportation and
approved by the director of public works. (c) Spacing of openings. Median openings must not be placed closer than 400 feet to median openings serving major or secondary thoroughfare
intersections with divided thoroughfares, measured between the noses of the median. Median openings serving minor. streets and driveway approaches along a divided thoroughfare may occur
no closer than every 300 feet measured between the noses of the median. The minimum median opening width. is 60 feet. Wider openings may be required in order to facilitate truck turning
movements. Existing median openings may be relocated in accordance with Subsection (d) of this section. Median openings and left-turn lanes must be designed and constructed with the
subdivision infrastructure improvements on all divided thoroughfares along 43 
20092 the perimeter of the plat to serve the intersection of a public or private street or driveway approach with the divided thoroughfare if the access point generates a minimum of
250 vehicles in' a 12-hour period as determined by the director of transportation. (d) Relocation of openings. Existing median openings may be relocated if: (1) the existing opening
does not provide service to a public or private street; (2) the proposed median opening meets the spacing requirements stated in Subsection (c) of this section; (3) the existing opening
is no longer in use or the owners of the properties being served by the existing opening sign a document requesting or approving the change, and the document is approved by the city
attorney's office; and (4) the proposed relocation is shown on engineering plans approved by the director of public works. (e) Driveways and driveway approaches. Driveways must be designed-and
constructed to provide proper site drainage and to maintain the conveyance of existing drainage in public and private streets. A separate street cut permit is required for each driveway
approach accessing a thoroughfare. Driveways may be constructed concurrently with street construction. or with building construction, but must be completed prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy, or final inspection of _.the buildings or improvements on the property. SEC. 51-8.608. STREET APPURTENANCES. (a) Generally. The cost and installation of the
following items are the responsibility of the owner of the property and are required at the time the infrastructure improvements are constructed: (1) Street lights. (2) Traffic signals.
(3) Traffic signs and street name blades. (4) Pavement markings. (5) Temporary traffic control devices for use during construction. 44 
(b) Street lights. The owner must fund all costs for engineering, material, installation. and activation of street lights as required by the approved street lighting plans. All plan
approvals, construction scheduling. and reimbursements must be coordinated through the director of public works. (c) Traffic signals. When the area being platted adds a driveway or street
approach to an existing signal. the signal hardware must be modified to serve the development. The owner must fund all cost for engineering, material, and construction of the upgrade
to the existing signal. (d) Traffic siQns and street name blades. The owner shall supply, erect, and install all o.f the required traffic signs and street name blades as determined by
the director of transportation. All signs must meet the standards of the department of transportation and may be obtained from the department of transportation or any other source if
city standards are met. The owner is responsible for supplying all necessary posts. hardware, and concrete to complete the sign assembly installation. A maintenance bond sufficient in
amount to maintain all traffic signs and street name blades for one year must be posted by the owner. (e) Pavement markings. The owner shall fund and install pavement markings necessary
to serve the property being platted in accordance with the approved plans. (f) Traffic control during construction. The owner is responsible for installing and maintaining all necessary
barricades, temporary signs, pavement transitions, and pavement markings to safely convey traffic through the construction area in accordance with the Texas Uniform Traffic Control Device
Manual, State Department of Higbways and Public Transportation, and the Barricades Manual of the department of transportation. The owner is also responsible for the removal of all barricades,
temporary signs. pavement transitions. and pavement markings. If the area warrants, a barricade or detour plan may be required. If the plan is required, it must be approved by the director
of transportation. SEC. 51-8.609. RAILROAD CROSSINGS. (a) Generally. All engineering plans and construction of infrastructure in the railroad right-of-way must be approved by the department
of public works, the department of water utilities, and the railroad. 45 
: 􀀸􀀸􀀳􀀲􀀹􀁾20092 (b) Pipeline license agreements. All underground improvements in the railroad right-of-way require pipeline license agreements. The owner of the property to be platted
is responsible'".' for securing railroad approval and all costs associated with plan approval, insurance, and construction. (c) Railroad agreements. All surface improvements in the railroad
right-of-way require railroad agreements. The owner of the property to be platted is responsible for securing railroad approval and all costs associated with plan approval, insurance,
and construction. (d) 􀁾􀁁􀁾􀁧􀁾􀁲􀁾􀁥􀁾􀁥􀁾􀁭􀁾􀁥􀁾􀁮􀁾􀁴􀁾􀁾􀁰􀁾􀁲􀁾􀁯􀁾􀁣􀁾􀁥􀁾􀁳􀁾􀁳􀁾􀁩􀁾􀁮􀁾􀁧􀀮􀀠Both railroad agreements and railroad license agreements are processed in the
following manner: (l) The owner of the property to be platted submits the executed agreement to the di rector of public works or the director of water,utilities. as appropriate, for
approval. (2) Upon approval by the appropriate director, the agreement and all required funding must be submitted to the director of property management, who coordinates the receipt
of documents and funding, and schedules'the items for city council 􀁡􀁰􀁰􀁲􀁯􀁶􀁡􀁬􀀮􀁾􀀻􀀠" (3) No improvements are permitted until all agreements are accepted and executed, and all
funding has been received by the city. (4) No improvements may be accepted until receipt and approval of final invoices from the railroad. (S) The owner is responsible for any shortfall
in funding. {6} The city refunds any remalnlng funds to the owner s.hould, the final cost prove less than the' funding supplied by the developer. (e) No work permitted until agreements
complete. Infrastructure work in the railroad right-of-way is not permitted until: (I) completed' agreements have been executed between the city and the property owner; (2) completed
agreements have been executed between the city and the railroad; and .46 • 
----c..VV7c;. (3) all required funding for the agreements is received by the city. (f) Payment to railroad. The city shall forward. funds received from the owner to the railroad upon
acceptance of the improvements by both the direc.tor of public works and the railroad, and after receipt and approval of the final invoices from the railroad. The owner is responsible
for any additional costs or cost overruns on the work, and the city shall refund any remal.nlng funds to the developer should the final cost be less than the funding supplied by the
developer. SEC. 51-8.610. UTILITIES. The owner shall provide all necessary utility facilities to serve the subdivision, including easements, material. construction, service connections,
and funding as required by the various utility companies. No utility connections may be made until the final plat has been approved by the commission and recorded with the county. SEC.
51-a . 611. STORM DRAINAGE DESIGN. (a) Generally. (l) Drainage systems, including all conveyances, .inlets. conduits, structures, basins. or outlets used to drain storm water, must be
designed and constructed to promote the health. safety, and welfare of the property owner and the public. Adequate provision must be made for the acceptance, collection, conveyance.
detention. and discharge of storm water runoff drainage onto, through. and originating within the subdivision. No final plat release may be issued until proper provision has been made
for drainage. (2) Private drainage systems are those which serve one lot or tract, or any open system that serves more than one lot or tract for which a private entity has maintenance
obligations. Private systems are owned and maintained by a private entity. Easements must be provided to allow access by the city to any open system in the event that private system
failure or diminished function jeopardizes the public's health, safety or welfare. Private storm water drainage systems must be designed in general conformance with the design standards
of the department of public works as set forth in the Design 47 
20092 Manual for storm Drainage Facilities of the department of public works. It is not essential that private enclosed systems be constructed according to the Standard Construction
Details. File 251D-1. (3) Public drainage systems are those systems which serve more than one lot or tract, excluding open systems maintained by a private entity. The portion of a drainage
system located downstream from a lot or tract boundary, and the portion of any drainage system within the lot or tract boundary which conveys storm drainage from outside the lot. or
tract boundary are public systems. Public storm water drainage systems must be designed and constructed in strict conformance with department of public works standards. (4) The city
owns and maintains public systems which have been constructed and accepted according to the provisions of Section 51-8.612. (5) All storm drainage facilities must be designed and constructed
to safely drain a lOO-year storm as outlined in the Design Manual for Storm Drainage Facilities of the department of public works. Paved streets and alleys, ditches, and swales may be
used for emergency overflow capacity in parallel with enclosed systems provided the requirements of the Design Manual for Storm Drainage Facilities of the department of public works
are met. (6) Storm water must be discha rged in an acceptable form and at a controlled rate so as not to endanger human life or public or private property. (7) The owner shall fund and
construct all storm drainage outfalls necessary to safely and adequately drain the subdivision. (8) The city may provide new public drainage outfalls and public drainage system upgrades
to serve existing and future c subdivisions through specific items in the capital improvement bond programs. (b) Erosion and sedimentation control. (I) The owner shall provide erosion
control plans for review and subsequent approval by the department of public works for any development requiring grading or clearing where sediments can be carried to natural or manmade
drainageways. Erosion and sedimentation control plans are required in the following instances: 48 
-VV''-(A) When the property to be platted is located in the escarpment or in a geologically similar area (Division 51-5.200). (B) Where ground cover is disturbed over an area larger
than three acres. (C) If requi red as a condition of approva I of the preliminary plat. (2) Erosion control plans must include the following: (A) A timing schedule indicating the starting
and completion dates of the development activities sequence and the time of exposure of each area. Written approval of the director of public works is necessary to authorize any time
of exposure exceeding six months. (B) A complete description of all control measures designed to control erosion and sedimentation of soils during and after construction. The owner is
responsible for maintenance of erosion and 'sedimentation control measures during development and shall remove sediment from city . right-of-way or storm drainage systems that occurs
during the construction phase. Revegetation of the disturbed area is required aS,a part of the approved erosion control plan. (c) Detention. (1) Detention facilities required in this
sUbsection must be designed to provide detention for the 100-year frequency storm with dual outlet control structures designed for 5-year and 100-year storms. Dual outlet design provides
control of peak rates for more frequent storms. thus reducing chances of flooding and erosion downstream. Detention must be provided in the following instances: (A) The property to be
platted is in or drains through the escarpment zone or a geologically similar area as defined in Division 51-5.200 of this chapter. (B) The development of the platted area results in
an increase to the existing rate of runoff due to a rezoning of the platted area that allows higher density. Detention will not be required if: (i) the rezoned area is in the redeveloped
area and there is no increase in impermeable surface; or 49 , 
20092 (ii) the change in zoning results in less than a 20 percent increase in the runoff and the area rezoned is less the devethan 3 acres or loped discharge. an adequate outfall exists
to handle adequate (C) outfall The proposed development to carry the lOO-year flood does not have without damaging property downstream. or the owner of downstream property refuses to
provide the needed easements to the city. Detention will not be required under this subparagraph if the owner funds and constructs the storm drainage system to provide a 100-year runoff
carrying capacity. (D) The property to be platted contributes to the storm drainage of a neighboring municipality having. detention requirements. provided there are written agreements
with the neighboring municipalities. (2) Detention facilities must be designed and constructed in conformance with the published City of Dallas Standards for Detention Basin Design dated
February, 1987, or any revisions thereof. (3) Detention area easements must be dedicated on the plat when qetention facilities are oil-site, and dedicated by a separate iniSt:rument
when detention facilities are off-site. !i-:. -. (4) Each adjoining property owner and his successors and assigns shall be responsible for simple, routine maintenance of the detention
area easement. The city of Dallas is responsible for any major maintenance and repair work .necessary for the public safety and welfare. (5) The constructed detention facilities and
pond area must remain to line and grade and must not be altered without the approval of the director of public works. (6) If detention is provided due to inadequate outfall (Section
51-8.611(c)(l)], then upstream storm drainage systems must be designed for a 100-year storm, up to the outfall into the detention basin. Drainage systems constructed downstream must
be designed for a lOO-year storm of the drainage basin without taking into consideration the reduction in flow provided by the retention facH ity upstream, unless a lesser criteria is
approved by the director of public works. (7) Storm water runoff from any plat into a contiguous 􀂷􀁾􀁣􀁩􀁴􀁹􀀠may be required to comply with the criteria of the contiguous city as directed
by the director of public works of the city of Dallas so long as there is a written agreement in effect at the time. , 50 
c...vv, .... (8) The dual outlet control is not required in the design of the detention basin when the proposed outfall is onto an erosion protected surface that is no less than 100
feet from the outfall. (9) When development of the property downstream results in the construction of facilities designed to accomodate the lOa-year storm, and the detention facilities
upstream are no longer necessary, the detention facilities may be abandoned and the land reclaimed for other purposes. (d) Floodways. (1) Generally. Floodways must be provided in accordance
with the recommendation of the director of public works and requirements of the commission to accommodate the laO-year storm drainage flows or the flow of the flood of record, whichever
is greater. All floodway dedications must be clearly identified on the plat and monumented on the ground. The standard statement of conditions must be included in any plat containing
floodways. Regardless of whether floodways are designated as floodway management areas, flood easements, or as common areas or parks, the provisions of Division 51-5.100 of this chapter
apply. . (2) Floodway management areas. Floodway management areas ("FMA' s·) are. drainage areas dedicated in fee simple to the city. Upon acceptance of the dedication, the city maintains
floodway management areas to prevent obstruction of floodway capacity. FMA' s are required in single-family, duplex, and townhouse areas. Access may require a 15 foot easement and 10
feet of paving at a maximum of a 3 to 1 slope. No lot may extend into an FMA. The area for each FMA must be indicated on the plat in square feet or in acres. (3) Floodway easements.
(A) Floodway easements are drainage areas dedicated to the city as easements. All floodways not dedicated as an FMA must be dedicated as a floodway easement. Lots zoned commercial, industrial.
or high density residential may extend into floodway easements. Common areas in a CUD or other areas may be wholly or partly comprised of floodway easements. (8) The owners of the common
area containing a floodway easement are jointly and severally liable for maintenance. taxes, and all other standard property owner liabilities. 51 • 
(C) The owner of any lot containing a floodway easement is liable for maintenance, taxes, and all other standard property owner liabilities. (D) All floodway easements must be maintained
by removing all structures, debris, and undergrowth that impede the free flow of water. (E) Private lakes or ponds must be maintained in accordance with the requirements placed on the
plat regarding debris removal, desilting, and vegetation 􀁣􀁯􀁮􀁴􀁲􀁾􀁬􀀮􀀠(F) Unless expressly approved by the director of public works in an instrument filed in the county deed records,
no building, fence, tree, shrub, or any other improvement or growth may be placed in or across any floodway, The city maintains the right at all times to enter upon the floodway to inspect,
maintain, or improve it. Access easements may be required for this purpose. SEC. 51-8.612. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS. (a) Generally. Once the infrastructure plans have been approved,
but prior to the final release of a plat, construction "contracts must be executed to build the proposed infrastructure facilities. Private development contracts for water and wastewater
improvements must be in accord with Chapter 49 of the Dallas City Code. Private developments for other infrastructure improvements must be in accord with this ·section. (b) Cost. The
cost of infrastructure construction is the responsibility of the owner of the property to be platted except as provided in Section 51-8.614. (c) Form. ·The private development contract
must be on a form provided by the director of public works and approved by the city attorney. (d) Bonds. The private development contract must include performance and payment bonds equivalent
to those which the city uses and requires in its standard specifications, and the city must be a named obligee in the bonds. (e) Duplicate plans. As part of the contract submission,
duplicate sets of approved plans must be submitted to the director of public works in sufficient number to meet the current contract plan distribution requirements of the city. 52 •
 (f) Construction inspection. Prior to the approval of a private development contract, the owner shall submit to the director of public works the name of the engineer licensed to practice
in the State of Texas with whom he has contracted to provide the required construction inspection. The engineer performing the construction 'inspection shall attest to the director of
public works that he, or a qualified member of his firm, made periodic visits to the worksite, as dictated by recognized and customary practice, to inspect the construction of the storm
drainage, street paving, bridge, culvert, and traffic signal improvements, and to assure that the improvements were constructed according to the approved plans, profiles, details, and
specifications for the project. The engineer shall submit copies of the construction inspection reports along with his declaration. (g) Material testing. Prior to the approval of a private
development contract, the name of a local materials testing company that is: (I) competent in the field of testing pertinent to the contract; and (2) under contract with the owner; must
be submitted to and approved by the di rector of public works. Materials testing and certification must be in accordance with the standard specifications for public works construction.
(h) Authorization to begin. . No construction of infrastructure improvements may begin until a letter authorizing the construction has been issued by the director of public works. (i)
Order of construction. (1) Except where the contractor has obtained a permit to barricade and occupy existing street right-of-way, any and all paving and/or storm drainage construction
which must be accomplished in existing public right-of-way must be completed and accepted by the department of public works prior to the issuance of any building permits for structures
in the platted area unless waived by the director of public works. If paving and/or storm drainage work in existing right-of-way and work requiring a building permit are allowed to occur
simultaneously, the paving and/or storm drainage work must be completed and accepted by the department of public works prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or authorization
for utility connections. 53 • 
20092 (2) In order to obtain building permits for any structures to be constructed in the platted area: .. (A) all required infrastructure work must have been completed and accepted;
or (8) the necessary infrastructure work to satisfy the fire department requirements must have been completed, and the developer must have furnished satisfactory evidence in the form
of a development bond, approved by the city attorney and furnished by. the property owner with the city of Dallas named as the obligee on the bond, in an amount equal to the estimated
cost of the uncompleted infrastructure. The estimated cost of the uncompleted infrastructure must be approved by the director of public works. (3) Private development contracts for paving
must not be approved by the city until the related storm drainage construction is completed and generally acceptable, and a water and wastewater release is issued by the' director of
water utilities approving the related water facilities construction work beneath or in close proximity to the proposed pavement. (j) Assurance of compliance. The owner of the property
to be platted-:·is responsible for all construction and inspection services required for paving and drainage improvements. The owner shall insure that the work is performed and completed
in conformance wi th the approved plans. the standard specifications for public works construction. and the standard construction details. The responsible engineer shall certify in writing
that the materials and work are in conformance with all plans and specifications. (k) Letter of acceptance. No infrast ructure improvements are considered accepted until: (l) the owner
has filed an affidavit affirming that: (A) all parties to the private development contracts have been paid except for the normal and usual 10 percent retainage; and (8) no liens exist
on the property dedicated; (2) the department of public works has a copy of the approved recorded plat; (3) a letter of acceptance has been issued by the director of public works or
the director of water utilities. whichever is appropriate; and 54 
(4) the engineer of record has certified that all addition corners have been set pursuant to Section 51-8.617. (1) Maintenance and repa irs. The contractor responsible for the construction
of the "infrastructure shall make maintenance repairs and replace all defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the acceptance of the improvements.
The decision of the director of public works is conclusive on the determination as to needed maintenance or defective materials or workmanship. SEC. 51-8.613. COVENANT PROCEDURES. (a)
An owner who desires to plat more property than he is willing to construct or design paving, storm drainage, water, or wastewater facilities to serve may plat the property if he executes
a covenant for the benefit of the city in accordance with this section. The covenant must run with the land. As pa rt of the covenant, the owner shaLl agree to, at his" cost: submit
any needed additional plans; construct the required infrastructure; and secure or dedicate easements and rights-of-waynecessary to serve the development at the owner's cost. Covenants involving water or 'wastewater facilities must be approved in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Dallas City Code, as
amended. (b) Upon approval of the terms of the paving and storm drainage covenant by the director of public works, the owner shall execute the covenant on a form provided by the director,
Executed covenants must be submitted to the division of property management for processing. (c) All covenants must be approved in accordance with the procedure set out in Section 2-11.2
of this code. (d) If a covenant is not fulfilled, no building permit or certificate of occupancy may be issued for any property included within the boundaries of the plat which the covenant
was executed to serve. (e) Upon determination by the director of public works that all conditions of a covenant have been fulfilled, the city manager may execute, and cause to be filed
of record, a release of the covenant without the necessity of city council approval. In the event of a conflict between this subsection and other provisions in the Dallas City Code,
this subsection controls. ss •. 
88329520092 SEC. 51-8.614. CITY COST SHARING. (a) Generally. All requests for cost sharing must be approved by_ the city council. City participation in infrastructure construction costs
is generally limited to items the developer would not normally be required to install, or items that benefit a broad population segment. The cost of all infrastructure design and construction
required as a condition of platting is the responsibility of the owner of the property to be platted unless specifica lly provided for in this section. All city participation in construction
and costs is subject to the availability of capital bond funds for subdivision participation. City participation must not exceed 30 percent of the total private development contract
price; this limitation may be waived if the director of public works chooses, in his sole discretion, to advertise the construction for competitive bids in accordance with state law.
In some instances. items which meet all criteria for participation will receive no funding from the city because no funds are available. Failure of the city to participate in funding
or construction in no way relieves the owner of the responsibility to fund and construct all improvements. (b) Bridaes and culverts. (lcy The city participates in the cost of the construction
of bridges and culverts only if: (A) the proposed structure is necessary to serve a public street; (B) the proposed structure spans a stream draining off-site storm water; and (C) the
stream or water course drains an area equal to or larger than 130 acres. (2) The owner of the property to be platted is responsible for funding and constructing the bridge or culvert.
The city may participate in the cost of construction, subject to the limitations set forth in Subsection (a) of this section. Where the city compeUtively bids the construction, participation
is limited to two-thirds of the cost of construction in cases where the city owns property on one or more sides of the bridge or culvert, and one-third of the cost of construction in
all other cases. Failure of the city to participate does not relieve the owner of his responsibility. 56 
(3) The cost of construction in which the city participates is either the low bid price or the actual construction cost based on the low bid price, whichever is lower. The city participates
only in those items of bridge work within the street right-of-way and within the zone between the extremities of the .approach slabs or street headers. Culvert participation is limited
to culvert structure and wing walls within the street right-of-way. (4) If the property to be platted is located in a single-family, duplex, or townhouse area, the city shall pay the
additional cost of the crossing structure necessary to meet pavement width requirements for thoroughfares. This addi tional city participation is based on the construction cost of the
portion of the crossing structure determined by the following formula: W-37 x CC W where W is the width of .six inch·: th-icj(,· :pavement·-.rneasured in feet from back of curb to back
of curb. and CC is construction cost as defined in Paragraph (3) of 􀁴􀁾􀁩􀁳􀀠subsection. (5) If adequate right-of-way is not available, or if an adj acent property owner refuses to
pa't'ticipate in construction of a bridge or .. culvert required for a thoroughfare, the owner of the property may elect to butld a structure wide enough to carry no more than one-half
the width requirement of the thoroughfare plan. (6) City participation is accomplished through a city council authorized reimbursement to the developer. The city shall authorize reimbursement
to the developer if: (A) construction of the crossing structure (the bridge or culvert) has been completed and accepted by the director of puhlic works; (B) a street is completed from
a public right-of-way to the crossing structure; (C) an invoice is submitted by the owner with a cost breakdown of each work item relating to the crossing structure; and (D) sufficient
funds are available for reimbursement. 57 
• • 20092 (c) Residential paving participation. (1) In single-family, duplex, and townhouse areas, the city shall participate in the pavement cost, for the ., construction .of that part
of an internal thoroughfare in excess of 37 feet in width (measured from back of curb to back of curb) and 6 inches in thickness, as long as unencumbered funds are available for subdivision
participation. The city's participation is limited to the cost of the reinforced Portland cement concrete pavement necessary to pave the participation section described in Paragraph
(2) below. The owner bears all other costs of the thoroughfare improvement, including subgrade preparation. (2) The city participation is through actual construction of a portion of
the street in accordance with the following: (A) The amount of city participation is determined by multiplying the cross sectional area of that portion of the thoroughfare in excess
of 37 feet in width and six inches in thickness by the total length of the thoroughfare. (B) The volume of pavement calculated in Subparagraph (A) is converted to an" equivalent full
width and depth pavement section 1n a specified section of the thoroughfare., '. This section of the thoroughfare is called the ·participatfon:section.· The participation section is
located at a convenient station of the thoroughfare which is mutually acceptable to the city and the owner. (C) The participation section is advertised for competitive bids by the city
and awarded in accordance with regular city bid procedures and the state law. (D) Advertisement, award, construction, and acceptance of the participation project is in accordance wi
th the standard sp.ecifications of public works construction and the bid documents. (d) Pavement in public use areas. (1) The city may fund the cost of the Portland cement concrete necessary
to construct one-half the width requirements of streets or thoroughfares adjoining and parallel to public use areas such as a p"ark, a floodplain management area, the escarpment zone
and geologically similar areas, and any area dedicated to the city as open space. 58 
(2) The city park and recreation board must recommend to the city council funding for streets adjoining the park and open space land. (3) The department of public works must recommend
to the city council funding for thoroughfare portions adjoining flood plain management areas. (4) Funding is based on city priority schedules and availability of funds. (5) Funding is
provided through paving participation as set forth in Subsection (c), (e) Perimeter street improvements. (1) When a minor street is along the perimeter of the proposed plat, the city
does not participate in funding or construction. (2) When a thoroughfare 􀁩􀁳􀁾􀁡􀁬􀁯􀁮􀁧􀀠the perimeter.. of· the proposed plat, and the proposed plat is located in a single-family,
duplex, or townhouse area, the city shall participate as provided in 􀁓􀁵􀁢􀁳􀁥􀁣􀁴􀁩􀁯􀁾􀀠(c). (3) When a thoroughfare is along the perimeter of the proposed plat and the proposed plat
is located in a nonresidential zoning district, the city does not participate in funding or construction. (4) When the frontage of a proposed plat is less than "1,000 feet on a perimeter
thoroughfare. the owner shall, instead of construction. place in escrow with the city, an amount sufficient to fund the estimated cost of the property owner's portion of the required
paving, sidewalk. and storm drainage improvements. If the city has not begun the engineering design for the improvements within three years from the date of escrow, the money must be
refunded. with interest at the city's investment rate. within 30 days of demand and proof of payment. (f) Storm drainage. (1) The 􀁯􀁷􀁾􀁥􀁲􀀠shall fund and construct all storm drainage
facilities required as a condition of platting. including the cost to provide connection to the existing storm drainage outfall. (2) The owner shall fund and construct upgrades to the
storm drainage system required because of the increased 59 
20092 runoff from the property to be platted due to rezoning. As an alternative, the owner may provide on-site detention if the detention basin plans are approved by the director of
public works. SEC. 51-B.6l5. NONSTANDARD MATERIALS. (a) Generally. Nonstandard materials may be used in the public right-of-way for paving, parkway, sidewalk, driveway, and other street
enhancement if the criteria in this section are met. (b) Plans. Plans indicating the nonstandard materials must be approved by the director of public works. (c) Samples. Samples of each
material used for a walking or traveling surface in the public right-of-way must be submitted to and approved by the director of public works. (d) Standards. All street paving, sidewalk,
driveway, curb, and gutter construction must conform to the Standard Construction Details and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction of the department of public works.
(e) Sidewalks. Sidewalks must be designed barrier-free to the handicapped. (f) Landscaping. Proposed landscaping in the public right-of-way must conform to the park and recreation beautification
plan or be approved by the director of public works, and must not interfere with utilities or any authorized use of the public right-of-way. (g) Central business district. If the proposed
plat is within the central business district. the nonstandard materials must meet all 􀁰􀁲􀁯􀁶􀁾􀁳􀁬􀁯􀁮􀁳􀀠of the Dallas Central Business District Pedestrian 􀁆􀁾􀁣􀁩􀁬􀁩􀁴􀁩􀁥􀁳􀀠Plan
Update. (h) Written approval. Written approval must be obtained from the director of public works before any work is done. (i) Liability. The responsibility and liability for all claims
or damages resulting from injury or loss due to the use or presence of nonstandard work or materials is governed by Sections 43-33 and 43-34 of the Dallas City Code, as amended, and
no liability is assumed by the city for approving plans including nonstandard materials. (j) Agreements reguired. A written agreement must be executed between the owner of the property
to be platted and •60 
the city for the use of nonstandard materials in the public right-of-way. The agreement must be executed prior to the construction of any improvement consisting of nonstandard materials.
If the nonstandard material is to be located in a street or alley, or is otherwise intended for vehicular travel, a covenant agreement is required which provides a plan of perpetual
maintenance at no cost to the city. If the nonstandard material is for a driveway, a sidewalk, or for another surface outside of the area between street curbs, or is not intended for
vehicular travel, a written agreement is required between the owner of the property to be platted and the city. The owner is responsible for securing all required sidewalk, driveway,
or street cut permits. (k) Maintenance of nonstandard material in public rights-of-way. All improvements in the public rights-of-way exist at the pleasure of the city and must be maintained
to the satisfaction of the city. The owner of the property to be platted is responsible for all maintenance and replacement of nonstandard materials and all preparatory work, including
subg!:ade and base maintenance and replacement necessary due to work performed by the city or utility companies in the discharge of their responsibilities. Failure to maintain and replace
defective nonstandard materials and workmanship constitutes just cause for the city to remove any portion or all of the nonstandard work and replace it with standard materials. SEC.
51-8.616. RELEASE OF FINAL PLAT. Neither the director of public works nor the director of water utilities may release the final plat for approval by the commission unless the following
conditions are met: (I) On-site easements and rights-of-way must be properly described and noted on the proposed plat. (2) Off-site easements and rights-of-way must be dedicated by the
respective owners and filed of record with the county. (3) Approved language of easement and dedication must be stated on the final plat, executed. and properly acknowledged. {4} All
required licenses and railroad agreements must have been executed by the owner. the railroad. utility company. and the city council. 61 •. 
20QI.Jt! (5) All required abandonments of public rights-of-way or easements must have been approved by the city council, and the abandonment ordinance numbers must be shown on the plat.
(6) . All required infrastructure plans must have been approved. . (7) All required private development contracts must have been executed and approved. (8) All required covenants must
have been approved by the city and filed of record with the county. (9) All monuments required in Section 51-8.617 must have been installed on the property. SEC. 51-8.617. MONUMENTATION.
(a) Type of monument. (1) Subdivisions must be monumented with monuments of durable material and of sufficient size set at sufficient depth to remain stable for a period of at least
25 years, if undisturbed. (2l', 'All monuments installed must contain a cap or disc imprint:ed with the subdivision name and the registration number of the surveyor or the name of the
engineering or surveying firm that prepared the plat. In locations where such monuments cannot be installed, alternate types of monuments may be installed with the prior approval of
the director of public works. (b) Placement of monument on boundary of minor subdivisions. (1) Monuments must be installed on the boundary of minor -subdivisions at all corners, angle
points, and points of curvature and tangency. (2) The size, shape, and SUbstance of monuments found or installed must be shown on the plat and described in the metes and bounds description
of the owner's certificate. (c) Placement of monuments within boundary of major subdivisions. Monuments must be installed wi thin the boundary of major supdivisions at the following
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(1) All corners of parks. squares. or other portions intended for public use. (2) All block corners. (3) On the right-of-way lines of all alleys and public and private streets at all
points of intersections, angle points. and points of curvature and tangency. (d) Placement of monuments on floodways and escarpment lines. (1) Monuments must be installed on each lot
line and boundary line where these lines are intersected by or tangent with a floodway management area, floodway easement, or the escarpment zone. (2) Monuments must be installed at
all angle points and points of curvature or tangency. (3) Floodway monuments must conform to the dimensions and specifications shown on the department of public works' drawing in File
No. 424-109. (e) Setting of monuments. (1) Minor subdivisions must be monumented prior to the recording of the subdivision plat. (2) Major subdivisions must be monumented prior to the
department of public works issuing a letter of acceptance of infrastructure improvements. (f) Surveyor's certificate. The final plat of the subdivision must contain a certificate that
the land being subdivided was surveyed under the supervision of a registered public surveyor. The certificate must contain the surveyor' s name and registration number and must be sworn
to before a notary public. SEC. 51-8.618. TRAFFIC BARRIERS. (a) When required. For all property being platted with identifiable single-family. duplex. or townhouse components which front
on both a major thoroughfare and a public or private street or alley. traffic barriers must be constructed which separate the property from the major thoroughfare. Traffic barriers are
also required to separate alleys from major thoroughfares in accordance with section 51-8.507. 63 
(b) Easement. The owner must dedicate an exclusive ba r r ier easement a long the lots 0 r alleys perimeter to the thoroughfare. Barrier easements must have a minimum width of three
feet. (c) Design. The design and construction of traffic barriers must be approved by the director of public works. If concrete is used for traffic barriers, it must be reinforced and
have a mlnlmum compressive strength of 3000 pounds per square inch at 28 days test. If a traffic barrier is to serve as a screening wall, it must also meet the minimum standards for
screening walls in Section 51-8.619. (d) Timing of construction. All traffic barriers required by this article must be constructed concurrently with the "adjoining thoroughfare or, if
the thoroughfare is already constructed or is not to be constructed with the subdivision infrastructure, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or utility hookup for any
structure within the boundaries of the plat. (e) Acceptance of construction. All traffic barriers must be constructed under a private development contract in accordance with Section
51-8.612. The barrier must be constructed and the bond executed before the barrier work may be accepted by the city. Upon acceptance and expiration of the one-year maintenance bond,
traffic barriers become the property of the city. (f) Maintenance and repair. Each adjacent property owner is responsible for simple routine maintenance and cleaning of all barriers
to which his property is adjacent. The city of Dallas is responsible for any major maintenance and repair work necessary for the public safety and welfare, unless some other entity of
record has been established for that purpose. SEC. 51-8. 619 . SCREENING WALLS. Screening walls Which are part of a unified plan or scheme in a platted "area must meet the standards
of the department of public works. If the screening wall is to serve as a traffic barrier, it must also meet the standardS of Section 51-8.618. Division 51-8.700 Administration SEC.
51-8.701. NOTHING DEEMED SUBMITTED UNTIL FEES PAID. Whenever a requirement exists for the submission of plans, • 64 
and a fee exists for the processing of the plans. no submission is complete until all required fees have been paid. SEC. 51-8.702. EARLY RELEASE OF BUILDING PERMIT. (a) Generally. No
building permit may be issued prior to the completion and filing for record of a final plat except in accordance with this section. ' The recipient of an early release permit bears the
entire risk that any or all improvements may need to be modified or removed based on engineering plan review or final plat denial. (b) Application. An application for an early release
must be submitted to the office of development coordination. The office of development coordination shall review the application and determine whether an early release is appropriate.
If the office of development coordination recommends the early release, the building official shall review the application to determine if a building permit may be issued. The application
for early release must include: (l) the number of copies required for circulation and review; {2} a copy of the approved preliminary plat; (3) the file number assigned to the plat application
by the city; (4) a copy of the action letter from the director of planning and development outlining the conditions of preliminary plat approval; (5) all requisites for building permit
applications; and (6) a site plan showing the following: (A) Boundary lines of the property. (B) Existing streets. (C) Pavement widths and surface compositions for existing and proposed
driveways. for vehicular travel. sidewalks, and areas intended (D) Improvements all proposed improvements. existing on the property, and 65 
,-vv''''' (c) Requirements for approval. No early release may be authorized until: (1) departments; clearance has been received from all affected final (2) the plat subject commissiJn
has to conditions; ,pproved a preliminary or (3) all submitted plans city ordinances, requirements, and conform to conditions of all applicable plat approval. and compliance can otherwise
be enforced: (4) all affected departments have determined the basic requirements necessary for final approval; (5) the proposed building site has adequate all-weather access through
public or private right-of-way; (6) adequate storm drainage outfall exists to safely discharge on-site drainage of a one hundred year flood; (7) adequate assurance has been received
that off-site easements necessary for infrastructure to serve the plat have been secured; (8.) the p.oposed site has adequate water facilities for emergency fire service: (9) infrastructure
plans for the proposed plat have been submitted to the departments of public works and water utilities and are in general conformance with city standards; (lO) if required by the directors
of public works and water utilities, private development contracts and bonds have been submitted; (11) the applic'ation complies with a 11 applicable laws; (l2) the only requirement
preventing the building permit from being issued is the completion and filing for record of the plat; (13) the building permit clearly states that no certificate of occupancy will be
issued for the property or. for residential applications, no final inspection will be made until all platting requirements have been met; and 66 • 
􀁚􀁕􀁕􀀧􀀱􀁾􀀠 (14) the owner acknowledges in writing his concurrence with the conditions under which the permit is issued. SEC. 51-B. 703. CIRCUMVENTION OF REGULATIONS PROHIBITED. (a)
Recording of plat. No person may file or cause to be filed for record with the county clerk a proposed plat before the plat of the property has received final approval by the commission
in accordance with this article. (b) Building permit. No building permit may the construction of any building or structure tract which was not created in accordance with except that
building permits may be issued for: be issued for located on a this article, (1) remodeling or repair of existing structures on such a tract; and (2) infrastructure construction. (c)
No public or private improvements. No construction of any public or private improvements may be commenced or continued except in conformity with this article. (d) Certificates of occupancy.
No certificate of occupancy may be issued and no final inspection for residential property may be made for property which was not developed in strict compliance with this article, or
for property upon which a 11 conditions of plat approval have not been met. The fact that a building permit was issued for the property does not excuse compliance with all regulations,
and a certificate of occupancy may be denied if a building permit is issued in error. SEC. 51-B. 704. UTILITIES. Utility hookups are not authorized until a final plat has been approved
by the commission in accordance with this article and filed for record with the county clerk. SEC. 51-8.705. TAXES. No final plat may be approved by the commission until all taxes assessed
by the city against the property have been paid. SEC. 51-8.706. APPROVALS AND AGREEMENTS IN WRITING. Whenever a requirement exists for approval by an official 67 
􀀧􀀸􀀸􀁾􀀲􀀹􀀵200':lZ body, a city official, or a city employee, or for an agreement, concurrence, or acknowledgement from an applicant, the approval, agreement, concurrence, or acknowledgement
must be expressed in written form. SEC. 51-8.707. PLATTING IN THE ESCARPMENT ZONE AND IN GEOLOGICALLY SIMILAR AREAS. The commission shall refuse permission to plat property in the escarpment
zone or in geologically similar areas, as defined in the escarpment regulations of this chapter, unless the director of public works has first issued an escarpment permit for the development
proposed,SECTION 2, That the city attorney is authorized to make necessary adjustments to all section numbers and references in this ordinance to allow its provisions to be properly
incorporated into both Chapters 51 and SlA of the Dallas Development Code, as amended. SECTION 3, That a person violating a provision of this ordinance, upon conviction, is punishable
by a fine not to exceed $2,000. SECTION 4, That CHAPTERS 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable and are governed by Section 1-4 of CHAPTER 1 of the Dallas City Code, as amended. SECTION 6. That this ordinance
shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication in 68 • 
accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dallas, and it is accordingly so ordained. •t , • APPROVED AS TO FORM: ANALESLIE MUNCY, City Attorney __􀁾Passed and correctly
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