Last edited 12/19/18 Development Application Handbook Adopted 2019 Little Elm Development Handbook 1 Adopted 2019
Little Elm Development Handbook 2 Adopted 2019
Table of Contents Universal Application Form... 5 ARTICLE 1 - Zoning...7 Zoning Timeline and Process...8 Rezoning Checklist... 10 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Checklist... 11 Specific Use Permit (SUP) Checklist...13 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Checklist... 14 Concept Plan Checklist... 15 Site Plan Checklist... 17 Zoning Protest Checklist...23 Vested Rights Checklist... 25 Reinstate Non-Conforming Use Checklist... 27 ARTICLE 2 - Subdivision of Land... 2 Preliminary Plat Checklist...31 Conveyance Plat Checklist...34 Final Plat Checklist... 37 Replat Checklist... 40 Amending Plat Checklist...41 Minor Plat Checklist... 43 Plat Vacation Checklist... 44 Plat Signature Block Checklist... 46 Final Plat Recordation Checklist... 53 Subdivision Vested Rights Petition Checklist... 54 Subdivision Variance Checklist... 55 ARTICLE 3 - Engineering Plans...56 Preliminary Drainage Plans... 58 Preliminary Utility Plans... 59 Preliminary Floodplain Study... 60 Civil Plans... 61 Utility Easement Dedication Checklist... 63 Proportionality Appeal Checklist...64 Traffic Impact Analysis Checklist... 65 Little Elm Development Handbook 3 Adopted 2019
Floodplain Permit Application Worksheet... 66 Grading Permit Checklist... 68 Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWP3) Checklist... 70 Pre-Construction Conference Checklist... 72 Construction Inspection Checklist... 74 Final Acceptance Process Checklist... 79 Meeting Attendance List... 81 ARTICLE 4 - Miscellaneous Applications... 82 Building Permit Checklist... 83 Building Permit Application...84 Pre-Application Conference Checklist... 85 Sign Permit Checklist... 87 Sign Permit Application... 88 Sign Variance Checklist...89 Sign Variance Worksheet... 90 Park/Trail Dedication Checklist... 91 Frequently Asked Questions... 92 Development Process Calendar... 94 Little Elm Development Handbook 4 Adopted 2019
Universal Application Form All applications must be submitted with (1) a complete Universal Application Form, (2) a completed application checklist, and (3) all materials listed in the appropriate checklist. Development Department staff are available to assist you in person at Town Hall or by phone, please call 214-975- 0444 for an appointment. Applications shall be processed based on the Town s official submission dates (see page 94). APPLICATION TYPE (Box 1 of 7) Zoning Applications Subdivision Applications Civil Plans Miscellaneous Applications Rezoning Preliminary Plat Pre. Drainage Plan Building Permits Checklist Comp Plan Amendment Conveyance Plat Pre. Utility Plan Building Permit Specific Use Permit Final Plat Pre. Floodplain Plan Pre-Application Checklist Conditional Use Permit Replat Civil/Construction Plans Sign Checklist Concept Plan Amending Plat Utility Easement Dedication Sign Permit Site Plan Approval Minor Plat Proportionality Appeal Sign Variance Checklist Zoning Protest Plat Vacation Traffic Impact Analysis Sign Variance Worksheet Zoning Vested Rights Plat Recordation Floodplain Permit Park/Trail Dedication Nonconformance Plat Signature Blocks Grading Permit Subdivision Vested Rights Subdivision Variance SWP3 Checklist Pre-Construction Checklist Construction Inspection Final Acceptance Checklist APPLICANT INFORMATION: (Box 2 of 7) Applicant Name: Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Contact Number: Secondary Number: Email: OWNER INFORMATION: (Box 3 of 7) Owner Name: Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Contact Number: Secondary Number: Email: SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION: (Box 4 of 7) Address (or nearest cross streets) Parcel Tax ID#: Legal Description Subdivision Name (if applicable) BILLS PAID TO: (Box 5 of 7) Name: Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Contact Number: Secondary Number: Email: Secondary Email: Little Elm Development Handbook 5 Adopted 2019
PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT/AGENT AUTHORIZATION (Box 6 of 7) By my signature, I hereby affirm that I am the property owner of record, or if the applicant is an organization or business entity, that authorization has been granted to represent the owner, organization or business in this application. I certify that the preceding information is complete and accurate, and it is understood that I agree to the application being requested for this property. Additionally, my signature below indicates my awareness of the fee required at the time of the application submittal and any additional fees as noted in the Town s fee schedule. This fee is non-refundable even in the event of application withdrawal. I have the power to authorize and hereby grant permission for officials to enter the property on official business as part of the application process. By signing this form, the owner of the property authorizes the to begin proceeding in accordance with the process for the type of application indicated on this application. The owner/applicant further requests a Waiver of Right to 30-Day Action. The owner acknowledges that submission of an application does not in any way obligate the Town to approve the application, and, that although Town staff may make certain recommendations regarding this application, the decision making authority may not follow that recommendation and may make a final decision that does not conform to the staff s recommendation. We, the undersigned, being owners of subject real property, do hereby authorize: Agent Name: Contact Number: Company: Email:...to act as our Agent in the matter of this request. The term agent shall be construed to mean any lessee, developer, option holder, or authorized individual who is authorized to act in behalf of the owner(s) of said property. SIGNATURES OF ALL PROPERTY OWNERS: Printed Name: Signature: Address: Company: Email: (use additional pages, as necessary) NOTARY (Box 7 of 7) STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority in and for County, Texas, on this day personally appeared, known to me to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she is, and that he/she is authorized to execute the foregoing instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this the day of, 20. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas Type or Print Notary's Name My Commission Expires: $ FEES PAID. DATE FEES PAID Little Elm Development Handbook 6 Adopted 2019
ARTICLE 1. Zoning Zoning is the process by which the ensures that land uses that are located in near proximity to one another can coexist in harmony. The first zoning case that virtually created zoning codes had to do with the location of a swine rendering plant being located adjacent to residences. While this is an obvious incompatibility, other factors to consider when zoning (or rezoning) tracts of land are: Relative height of adjacent buildings, Density of population, Traffic impact, Percent of open space and provision of adequate park space, Setbacks of buildings from the street, and Distance of buildings from each other. In order to preserve the high quality of life within the, the Planning & Zoning staff work diligently to ensure that Rezoning requests are thoughtfully considered prior to making a recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Town Council. The process by which land is rezoned is controlled by State Law: public notice of the proposed change must be published in the official newspaper of record (The Denton Chronicle), letters explaining the proposed change must be sent to all property owners within 200 feet of the tract in question, and notification signs must be posted on the tract of land. Once the notification timetable has been met, the case is then presented to Planning & Zoning Commission for their recommendation to the Town Council. The Council is the final decision maker on zoning cases. In both cases, the meetings are public hearings which allow input from any citizen either for or against the proposed zoning change. Specific Use Permits (SUPs) are similar to a rezoning request, except that the applicant is requesting one additional land use to the existing zoning. For example, the land use entitled Household Appliance Service and Repair is allowed by right in the NS-Neighborhood Service zoning district, both commercial zoning districts, the Lakefront zoning district, and both industrial zoning districts. This use requires an SUP in the O-Office zoning district. In this case, the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Town Council would consider whether this use Little Elm Development Handbook 7 Adopted 2019
is compatible with existing uses in the specific location requested and whether it should be allowed. If approved, the zoning district for that tract would be changed to O-SUP. All other regulations of the underlying zoning district would apply. Typical Zoning Case Timeline: Similarly, Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) may be allowed in a zoning district if the use meets the criteria listed in the Zoning Ordinance for that land use. For example, a Media Studio (such as a television or radio station) must meet certain regulations spelled out in the Ordinance before the Director of Development Services may issue a CUP for the site. This Article also includes the process by which a group of citizens may formally Protest a Proposed Zoning Request (see page 23). This process is defined by TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. If enough property owners protest the zoning, then the governing body must achieve a super-majority to enact the zoning change. Both the Concept Plan and Site Plan approval checklists are included here. A Concept Plan is generally used when an applicant is requesting a zoning change to a Planned Development zoning district. This type of zoning may include several land uses in the same general vicinity such as multi-family units above a retail center and requires that regulations be written specifically for the development. The Concept Plan is included as part of the development regulations and indicates the layout of buildings, parking, open space, access to streets, fire lanes, and other pertinent information needed for consideration. A Site Plan, by contrast, is necessary for any development, such as a stand-alone restaurant or business. Site plans ensure that adequate parking is provided on site, loading and circulation has been considered, and that setbacks, landscaping, and other required features have been included. A building or site is considered by the Town to be Nonconforming when it has been in existence prior to the Zoning Ordinance being adopted or amended and does not currently meet the Code. In these cases, the building is allowed to remain and be fully usable until an improvement is proposed that meets the threshold point for bringing the building into conformity with the current Zoning Ordinance (see page 27). Little Elm Development Handbook 8 Adopted 2019
Case Processing: All Zoning related cases must go through the public hearing process, as required by State Law. These cases include: Straight zoning from one zoning district to another, such as from O-Office to LC-Light Commercial; PD zoning from one zoning district to a Planned Development district (this requires the applicant to provide Development Regulations to indicate which development standards will differ from that of the base zoning designation) and a Concept Plan to indicate the layout of the various land uses; and Specific Use Permits required in certain circumstances, as indicated on the Schedule of Uses, and adds one specific land use to the underlying zoning district. Filing deadlines are listed on the Town website. These are utilized to ensure the efficient use of staff time while processing the application through the various departments and governing bodies. Upon submittal of a complete application packet, the Development Review Committee (DRC) will schedule the application for review. Town staff will evaluate the application to ensure that it conforms to the Comprehensive Plan (this document guides the overall growth and development of the Town), the Zoning Ordinance, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, and all other pertinent laws and regulations. will also assess the proposed project s overall impact on the natural and built environment. If revisions to the development plans are needed, staff comments will be sent via MyGov to the applicant (typically within 7-10 business days). All parties listed on the original application will be notified that revisions are needed, including the property owner. At any time during the review process, the applicant may access the MyGov portal to ascertain the progress being made. Every effort will be made to bring the project to P&Z and Town Council in a timely manner. However, notification required by State Law and other factors may intervene. Submission of plans does not guarantee a specific hearing date. Planned Developments Planned Developments require additional information in order to be considered for rezoning. The nature of a Planned Development is that several of the development standards of the underlying zoning district(s) are modified. In addition, multiple land uses may be combined within one Planned Development district, with either vertical or horizontal mixes of uses proposed. Therefore, Planned Developments require a Concept Plan that lays out the uses, access, parking, and other factors which indicate how the land will be used, even if it is to be developed in phases. Specific development regulations must be created that are appropriate for the combination of uses and types of buildings proposed. Planned Developments usually take longer to consider and review than a straight zoning request from one land use to another, and developers should factor in the extended time frame for approval when submitting. Comprehensive Plan Amendments In some cases, a proposed zoning change does not conform to the land uses listed in the Comprehensive Plan. If staff considers the rezoning to be appropriate in spite of the noncompliance with the Comp Plan, staff may suggest that the applicant request an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate the proposed zoning. This approval must be obtained prior to the tract being rezoned (see page 10). Public Hearings and Notification Public hearings are required for all zoning cases, Comp Plan Amendments, and Specific Use Permits. Proper notification must include a description of the proposed change and the time, date, and location of the public hearings. All of the following notifications must be made within the specified time period: Written notice in the newspaper of record a minimum of ten days prior to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and a minimum of fifteen days prior to the Town Council meeting. Zoning signs must be placed on the property proposed for rezoning and must include the Planning Department phone number. Notification letters must be sent ten days before the public hearing to all property owners within 200 feet of the proposed rezoning. Little Elm Development Handbook 9 Adopted 2019
Written notice to each school district affected by a case involving residences or multi-family development. Posting on the Town website. Posting of the Agenda. Public Response Any citizen may comment on a proposed zoning change, whether or not his/her property is located in proximity to the tract in question. Comments may be given by mail, email, phone communication, or in person. A person who speaks at a public hearing must provide his/her name and address for the record. Opposition to Zoning Change The State of Texas has built into the zoning process a mechanism by which the property owners immediately adjacent to the subject property may formally protest the change in zoning. A Zoning Protest Form is available online and may be submitted to the Town prior to the first public hearing with the Planning & Zoning Commission (see page 24). A minimum of 20% of the land area from the notification area must be in accord to effect the change in vote. The 20% is not based on REZONING CHECKLIST number of people protesting but rather on the percentage of the land within the notification boundary. Role of the Planning & Zoning Commission The Planning & Zoning Commission are citizens who are appointed for a three year term by the Town Council. It is expected that members of the Commission study the impact of the requested zoning change from many perspectives. Factors to consider include consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, which is the guiding document of the Town, potential impact on adjacent development, availability of utilities and access, traffic impact, site conditions, timing of the development, and any other factors considered pertinent to the case. The Planning & Zoning Commission votes to recommend approval or denial. If the Commission votes to deny the zoning change, the Town Council must achieve a super-majority vote in order to override the Commission s recommendation. Town Council Decision Final The Town Council is the final decision-maker on all zoning cases. GENERAL INFORMATION 1) The purpose rezoning is to allow different (and generally more intense) land uses on a particular tract of land. The process for rezoning follows those requirements found in Section 106.02.11 Map Amendments of the Zoning Ordinance. 2) A pre-application conference with Town is encouraged, but not required. 3) Zoning requests to a Planned Development require a Conceptual Plan to be included (see Section 106.02.14, Conceptual Plan, for more information, and page 15 for the Concept Plan Checklist. 4) The is completely paperless in terms of submittals and resubmittals. All required materials shall be submitted in electronic formats (Adobe PDF via email) or through the Town s dropbox server, Hightail. All digital items may also be submitted on a CD/DVD or flash drive. Each file shall be labeled on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media. Rezoning Requirements APPLICATION CONTENTS Universal Application Form (completed) Little Elm Development Handbook 10 Adopted 2019
Certification of Submitted Information I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I have included any required conditions of an approved rezoning, planned development (PD) zoning, special use permit, variance, or special Written statement of intent Rezoning Checklist (signed) Fees (see fee chart) Electronic copy (PDF) of all exhibits, including metes and bounds (in Word format not PDF) Proof of ownership Tax Certificate from Denton County indicating that all Town taxes are current (http://dentoncounty.com/departments/tax-assessor-collector/property-tax/tax-certificates.aspx) EXHIBITS Show current and proposed zoning districts on the subject property and adjacent properties Show any Overlay districts Show Land Use Designation from the Comprehensive Plan Written document describing Development Standards (if PD zoning is requested) Traffic Impact Analysis (if requested by the Town Engineer) Additional items as requested by the Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Council, or Town Certification of Submitted Information I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I have included any required conditions for approval of a rezoning request and/or planned development (PD) zoning, as listed in the Zoning Ordinance. Applicant s Signature Date Little Elm Development Handbook 11 Adopted 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CHECKLIST 1) The Comprehensive Plan reflects the vision of what the community can become and is a long-range statement of public policy. It sets forth a generalized pattern of land use (which is broader than zoning districts) and establishes guidelines for implementation. The Comp Plan includes polices related to the development of various physical elements in the community such as transportation, demographics, housing, and geographic expansion. The goals and objectives were drawn from existing conditions and the aspirations of citizens and business/civic leaders. The latest Comp Plan, adopted in 2017, is the official policy guide of the. 2) Occasionally, it may be necessary to change the assignment of land use designations in the Comp Plan. Proposed amendments should be rare and the reasons for the change should be well documented. 3) A Comp Plan Amendment is necessary when the requested zoning change is not in compliance with the general land use designations within the Comp Plan and shown on the Future Land Use Plan Map (FLUP). 4) A Comp Plan Amendment may be processed concurrently with a rezoning request, but the rezoning request is contingent on the approval of the Comp Plan Amendment. 5) A pre-application conference with Town is encouraged, but not required. 6) The is completely paperless in terms of submittals and resubmittals. All required materials shall be submitted in electronic formats (Adobe PDF via email) or through the Town s dropbox server, Hightail. All digital items may also be submitted on a CD/DVD or flash drive. Each file shall be labeled on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media. Comp Plan Amendment Requirements APPLICATION CONTENTS Universal Application Form (completed) Written statement of intent, including a description of how the proposed zoning change that necessitates the Comp Plan amendment is compatible with adjacent existing and future land uses and includes the following information: Existing Comp Plan Land Use Designation (from FLUP) Proposed Comp Plan Land Use Designation Existing zoning districts Proposed zoning districts Existing land uses of the property Proposed land uses of the property Acreage of the subject property Specify any special considerations or any other unique characteristics for the property Explanation of how proposed amendment provides a benefit to the public health, safety, and welfare For Comp Plan amendment, include the section reference, existing text, and proposed text Comp Plan Amendment Checklist (signed) Little Elm Development Handbook 12 Adopted 2019
Fees (see fee chart) Electronic copy (PDF) of all exhibits, including metes and bounds (in Word format not PDF) Proof of ownership Tax Certificate from Denton County indicating that all Town taxes are current (http://dentoncounty.com/departments/tax-assessor-collector/property-tax/tax-certificates.aspx) EXHIBITS On one or more exhibits, show the following information: Existing Comp Plan Land Use Designation (from FLUP) Proposed Comp Plan Land Use Designation Existing zoning districts Proposed zoning districts Existing land uses of the property Proposed land uses of the property Acreage of the subject property Existing land use categories and zoning classifications for adjacent properties Official Plat or Legal Description Additional items as requested by the Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Council, or Town Certification of Submitted Information I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I have included all required conditions for approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Applicant s Signature Date Little Elm Development Handbook 13 Adopted 2019
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) CHECKLIST GENERAL INFORMATION 1) The purpose a Specific Use Permit is to allow one additional use in a specific zoning district (generally a more intense use) on a particular tract of land. The process for rezoning follows those requirements found in Section 106.02.17 Specific Use Permit Approval of the Zoning Ordinance. 2) A pre-application conference with Town is encouraged, but not required. 3) A SUP is considered to be a permanent zoning change and must follow all the notification requirements of all zoning cases. 4) The is completely paperless in terms of submittals and resubmittals. All required materials shall be submitted in electronic formats (Adobe PDF via email) or through the Town s dropbox server, Hightail. All digital items may also be submitted on a CD/DVD or flash drive. Each file shall be labeled on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media. SUP Requirements APPLICATION CONTENTS Universal Application Form (completed) Written statement of intent, including a description of how the proposed use will be harmonious and compatible with adjacent buildings, uses, and other properties in the immediate area surrounding the proposed tract of land. Concept Plan Checklist (signed) Fees (see fee chart) Electronic copy (PDF) of all exhibits, including metes and bounds (in Word format not PDF) Proof of ownership Tax Certificate from Denton County indicating that all Town taxes are current (http://dentoncounty.com/departments/tax-assessor-collector/property-tax/tax-certificates.aspx) EXHIBITS Show current and proposed zoning districts on the subject property and adjacent properties Show any Overlay districts Show Land Use Designation from the Comprehensive Plan Description of proposed screening, buffering, landscaping, or other methods to mitigate any negative effects on the adjacent properties Traffic Threshold Worksheet Additional items as requested by the Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Council, or Town Certification of Submitted Information I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I have included any required conditions for approval of a Specific Use Permit as listed in the Zoning Ordinance. Applicant s Signature Date Little Elm Development Handbook 14 Adopted 2019
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) CHECKLIST GENERAL INFORMATION 1) The purpose a Conditional Use Permit is to allow the Town staff greater scrutiny on those land uses that require specific regulations in order for them to be compatible with the allowed uses in a given zoning district. This process is not considered rezoning. Rather, once the specific criteria are met, administrative approval is automatic. 2) See Section 106.02.16 Conditional Use Permit Approval of the Zoning Ordinance for more information. 3) A pre-application conference with Town is encouraged, but not required. 4) The is completely paperless in terms of submittals and resubmittals. All required materials shall be submitted in electronic formats (Adobe PDF via email) or through the Town s dropbox server, Hightail. All digital items may also be submitted on a CD/DVD or flash drive. Each file shall be labeled on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media. CUP Requirements APPLICATION CONTENTS Universal Application Form (completed) Written statement of intent, including a description of how the proposed use will be harmonious and compatible with adjacent buildings, uses, and other properties in the immediate area surrounding the proposed tract of land. Concept Plan Checklist (signed) Fees (see fee chart) Electronic copy (PDF) of all exhibits, including metes and bounds (in Word format not PDF) Proof of ownership Tax Certificate from Denton County indicating that all Town taxes are current (http://dentoncounty.com/departments/tax-assessor-collector/property-tax/tax-certificates.aspx) EXHIBITS Show current and proposed zoning districts on the subject property and adjacent properties Show any Overlay districts Show Land Use Designation from the Comprehensive Plan Show how the specific criteria listed in the Zoning Ordinance for the land use requested has been met. Additional items as requested by Town Certification of Submitted Information I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I have included all required conditions for approval of a Conditional Use Permit, as listed in Section 106.02.16 of the Zoning Ordinance. Applicant s Signature Date Little Elm Development Handbook 15 Adopted 2019
CONCEPT PLAN CHECKLIST GENERAL INFORMATION 1) The purpose a Concept Plan is to generally display the locations of proposed buildings, drives, parking spaces, landscaped areas, access points, and other pertinent information necessary for to ensure that the orderly development of the whole tract can be accomplished, even if only a portion of the tract is being developed at the present time. 2) See Section 106.02.14 Conceptual Plan Approval of the Zoning Ordinance for more information. 3) A pre-application conference with Town is encouraged, but not required. 4) A Concept Plan is valid for two (2) years from the date the plan is received by the Town, and shall automatically expire if no further action has been taken. 5) The is completely paperless in terms of submittals and resubmittals. All required materials shall be submitted in electronic formats (Adobe PDF via email) or through the Town s dropbox server, Hightail. All digital items may also be submitted on a CD/DVD or flash drive. Each file shall be labeled on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media. Concept Plan Requirements APPLICATION CONTENTS Universal Application Form (completed) Written statement of intent, including a description of how the proposed use will be harmonious and compatible with adjacent buildings, uses, and other properties in the immediate area surrounding the proposed tract of land. Concept Plan Checklist (signed) Fees (see fee chart) Electronic copy (PDF) of all exhibits, including metes and bounds Proof of ownership Tax Certificate from Denton County indicating that all Town taxes are current (http://dentoncounty.com/departments/tax-assessor-collector/property-tax/tax-certificates.aspx) COVER SHEET Name, address, phone number, and email address of the developer, engineer, or surveyor preparing the plan Name, address, phone number, and email address of the owner(s) Vicinity map at a scale of 1 = 2,000 or larger CONCEPT PLAN EXHIBIT Titled Concept Plan Sheet size of 24 x 36 Scale of 1 = 100 or larger Graphic scale and written scale North arrow Little Elm Development Handbook 16 Adopted 2019
Legend, if symbols used CONCEPT PLAN REQUIREMENTS (continued) Plan is consistent with existing valid plans and plats that have already been approved for the site Plan integrates with valid plans and plats approved for contiguous sites Plan is consistent with zoning, overlay districts and/or SUPs or CUPs approved for the site Show current and proposed boundaries/lot lines and label approximated boundary distances Lots comply with minimum lot frontage, lot width, lot depth and area standards Name of proposed subdivision name, lot and block numbers, with area for each lot Dimension property boundaries to nearest intersecting streets or drives Show proposed finished grade and contour intervals not to exceed five (5) feet Location of the FEMA 100-year floodplain, if applicable Flow arrows and drainage structures as to size, type, and flow line elevations Show proposed location of detention facility Show and label tree masses (overall canopies, not individual trees) Show and label approximate shape and placement of buildings For each building, label the proposed use/uses and building height (in stories) Show and label existing and proposed vehicular circulation lanes, fire lanes (stippled), and drives Provide and show two (2) points of access, cross circulation between lots, and stubbed access to adjacent lots STREET DESIGN AND ACCESS INFORMATION Show and dimension (width) of all existing and proposed streets and rights-of-way Show and dimension existing and proposed median openings (refer to Engineering Design Standards for minimum spacing requirements) Show and dimension existing and proposed left turn lanes and/or deceleration lanes with associated storage and transition areas. Show and dimension existing and proposed drives and access points. Dimension throat widths and radii. Show and dimension existing and proposed on-street parking with parking stalls dimensioned ADJACENT PROPERTY INFORMATION Show, label, and dimension the portion of previously approved concept plans and site plans within 50 feet of the site boundary and within 50 feet of rights-of-way contiguous to the site boundary For platted properties, show existing lot lines and label the subdivision name, lot and block designations, and plat recording information for each lot Certification of Submitted Information I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I have included any required conditions of the Concept Plan, as listed in Section 106.02.14 of the Zoning Ordinance. Applicant s Signature Date Little Elm Development Handbook 17 Adopted 2019
SITE PLAN CHECKLIST GENERAL INFORMATION 1) The purpose a Site Plan is to illustrate in detail the location of all proposed buildings, drives, parking and loading spaces, landscaped areas, access points, and other pertinent information necessary for the approval process. 2) Landscape Plans, as part of the site plan submittal, must be shown on a separate sheet. 3) See Section 106.02.15 Site Plan Approval of the Zoning Ordinance for more information. 4) See Zoning Ordinance, Section 106.06, Part Two, Landscaping and Tree Preservation, for more information on the requirements for the Landscape Plan, Tree Mitigation Plan, and Tree Survey. 5) A pre-application conference with Town is encouraged, but not required. 6) The is completely paperless in terms of submittals and resubmittals. All required materials shall be submitted in electronic formats (Adobe PDF via email) or through the Town s dropbox server, Hightail. All digital items may also be submitted on a CD/DVD or flash drive. Each file shall be labeled on the disc or drive as it appears on the checklist. Discs or drives must be clearly labeled with the project name on the outside of the media. Site Plan Requirements Check appropriate box below q Site Plan for Rezoning q Site Plan for Building Permit APPLICATION CONTENTS Universal Application Form (completed) Written statement of intent, including a description of how the proposed use will be harmonious and compatible with adjacent buildings, uses, and other properties in the immediate area surrounding the proposed tract of land. Site Plan Checklist (signed) Fees (see fee chart) Electronic copy (PDF) of all exhibits, including metes and bounds Proof of ownership Official plat (or if unplatted, a plat request should accompany the Site Plan) Tax Certificate from Denton County indicating that all Town taxes are current (http://dentoncounty.com/departments/tax-assessor-collector/property-tax/tax-certificates.aspx) COVER SHEET Name, address, phone number, and email address of the engineer or surveyor preparing the plan Name, address, phone number, and email address of the owner(s) Vicinity map at a scale of 1 = 2,000 or larger SITE PLAN EXHIBIT Titled Site Plan Sheet size of 24 x 36 Scale of 1 = 100 or larger Graphic scale and written scale Little Elm Development Handbook 18 Adopted 2019
North arrow and legend, if symbols used SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS (continued) Title block with the name of proposed development, subdivision name, lot and block numbers, survey name and abstract number, gross acreage, date of preparation, and date of any revisions Site data table with existing zoning, proposed use, lot area and dimensions, building square footage and dimensions including height, floor area ratio, required and provided lot coverage percentage, required and provided parking spaces, required and provided landscaping (see chart at end of this section) Label contiguous and adjacent properties around proposed development (lots, blocks, tracts, abstracts, names, owners, platted or unplatted, existing zoning and proposed land use designation) Lot area and dimensions Required and provided building setback lines Specific locations of all proposed uses and buildings dimensioned to the property lines All easements on or adjacent to the site labeled and dimensioned Location, height, and size of buildings For residential buildings, number and size(s) of dwelling unit(s) Location of on-street/off-street parking areas and parking structures with parking stalls dimensioned Location and distance to any existing or proposed fire hydrants Location of all loading/unloading areas, mechanical equipment, trash and recycling receptacles Location of all outside storage Type, height, and construction materials of all screening devices Location of all sidewalks, trails, and open space areas for use by the tenants or the public Location of all fire lanes and adjacent curb radii dimensioned Location and size of all existing and proposed points of ingress/egress to the site with width and stacking depth from the connecting ROW dimensioned and the distances between centerlines of all existing and proposed driveways and street ROW intersections dimensioned on-site and off-site (within 500 ) ELEVATION EXHIBITS Provide color elevations of all sides of each building Provide samples of materials if they differ from the standards set in the Zoning Ordinance LIGHTING PLAN See Section 106.06, Part Five, Lighting Standards, of the Zoning Ordinance for regulations regarding required lighting Include a schematic layout of all proposed exterior fixture locations, foot-candle data, and a plot demonstrating intensities and uniformities All roadway, parking lot, and walkway luminaires shall be shielded so that substantially all the directly emitted luminous flux falls within the property line PARKING PLAN See Section 106.06, Part Four, Parking, Stacking and Loading Standards, of the Zoning Ordinance for regulations regarding parking, stacking, and loading zones. ENGINEERING AND GRADING PLANS EXHIBITS See Section 107.05.01, Construction Plans, of the Subdivision Ordinance and the Engineering Design Manual for more information Little Elm Development Handbook 19 Adopted 2019
Titled Engineering and Grading Plan SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS (continued) Proposed finished grade of the site plan to contour intervals not to exceed two (2) feet Spot elevations at all critical points Location of the FEMA 100-year floodplain, if applicable Flow arrows and drainage structures as to size, type, and flow line elevations Detention areas Utility connections, meter locations, sizes, and meter and/or detector check valve vaults indicated Water meter table, showing the number of water meters by size and notes if they are existing or proposed Inlets, culverts, and other drainage structures on-site and immediately adjacent to the site TRAFFIC THRESHOLD WORKSHEET See page 65 of this document for this worksheet LANDSCAPE PLAN EXHIBIT Titled Landscape Plan Sheet size of 24 x 36 Legend, if symbols used North arrow Scale of 1 = 50 or larger Graphic scale and written scale A tree survey with the location, size and species of all on-site trees; or a note indicating that no protected trees exist on-site Location of all plant and landscaping material to be used including plants, paving, benches, screens, fountains, statues or other landscape features The species, size, spacing and quantities of all plant material to be used in a tabular form (shall be from the recommended plant materials list) A list of all plant material proposed to be used that does not come from the recommended plant materials list. This plant material must also be specifically designated on the landscape plan The date of the landscape plan, including any revision dates Layout and description of irrigation systems including placement of water sources. A Texas License Irrigation Seal is necessary on all irrigation plans Description of detention and retention facilities (if applicable) Description of maintenance provision for the landscape plan Person(s) responsible for the preparation of landscape plan, including the landscape architect's seal Dimensions of all required landscape setbacks Description of any hardscape features Dumpster enclosure(s) shall be shown on the landscape plan. Dumpster enclosures shall not be seen from the public right-of-way. Screening of the dumpsters shall be of the same masonry material as the primary structure and be a minimum of eight (8) feet in height. Evergreen shrubs, twenty-four (24) inches in height at the time of planting, shall be planted on the three (3) solid masonry sides of the dumpster Little Elm Development Handbook 20 Adopted 2019
enclosure, spaced three (3) feet on center SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS (continued) Parking lot layout with location of dumpster(s) and dumpster screen(s) An analysis table of ordinance requirements and the associated landscaping (including point requirements, interior and perimeter landscaping) Indication that all landscaped areas, including parkways and medians, will have a minimum of six (6) inches of topsoil Additional information as deemed necessary to adequately evaluate the landscape plan See Section 106.06.14, Landscaping Standards, of the Zoning Ordinance See Section 106.06.15, Plant List, of the Zoning Ordinance for those trees, shrubs, ground covers, and grasses that are allowed and prohibited in Little Elm LANDSCAPE PLAN STANDARD NOTES (must be included on all landscape plans) The owner, tenant and their agent, if any, shall be jointly and severally responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping. All required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times. This shall include mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding and such activities common to the maintenance of landscaping. Landscape areas shall be kept free of trash, litter, weeds and other such material or plants not a part of the landscaping. No substitutions for plant materials are allowed without written approval by the Director and acknowledged by an approval stamp on the landscape plan. The right-of-way adjacent to required landscape areas shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner in the same manner as the required landscape area. All driveways will maintain visibility as approved by the Director. All plantings intended for erosion control will be maintained. The Town may require revegetation to prevent erosion or slippage. All plant material shall be maintained in a healthy and growing condition as is appropriate for the season of the year. Plant materials which die shall be replaced with plant material of similar variety and size, within thirty (30) days or a date approved by the Director, based on current seasons and weather conditions (e.g. drought or freeze). When power lines are present, trees shall not be planted underneath and should be oriented in a manner to avoid conflict. Substitution of plant material is not allowed without prior written authorization from the Director. All required landscape areas shall be provided with an automatic underground irrigation system with rain and freeze sensors and evapotranspiration (ET) weather-based controllers and said irrigation system shall be designed by a qualified professional and installed by a licensed irrigator. All trees are to be equipped with a bubbler irrigation system. Required landscaped open areas and disturbed soil areas shall be completely covered with living plant material, per the landscape ordinance. All streetscape furniture (benches, bollards, lampposts, trash receptacles, patio furniture, bike racks, etc.) shall be a chip and flake resistant metal, decorative, and generally black "storm cloud" in color. LANDSCAPING FOR RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS See Section 106.06.16, Residential Landscape Requirements, of the Zoning Ordinance if your project is a single family or townhome development Little Elm Development Handbook 21 Adopted 2019
SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS (continued) See Section 106.06.17, Multi-Family Landscape Requirements, of the Zoning Ordinance if your project is a multi-family development LANDSCAPING FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS See Section 106.06.18, Commercial Landscape Requirements, of the Zoning Ordinance for interior and exterior site requirements as well as the Landscape Point System See Section 106.06.19, Thoroughfare and Median Landscaping, of the Zoning Ordinance for planting requirements for roadways See Section 106.06.20, Xeriscaping, of the Zoning Ordinance if you choose this alternate method of planting and its requirements TREE PRESERVATION AND MITIGATION See Section 106.06.21, Tree Preservation, of the Zoning Ordinance for regulations regarding existing trees on the development site during construction Provide a tree survey and tree protection plan The Tree Survey shall graphically identify all trees, including Protected Trees Protected Trees are any tree having a trunk caliper of six inches (6 ) or greater, measured 4 6 above natural grade level If trees are to be removed, provide a tree mitigation plan (below) A Tree Protection Plan shall graphically identify Protected Trees and identify those being preserved and those being removed. All Protected Trees shall be replaced with new trees having a total tree caliper width equal to the width of the tree(s) removed. The Tree Protection Plan shall show the cumulative total of caliper of trees removed and the number and size of replacement trees to be used. See Section 106.06.22, Tree Mitigation, of the Zoning Ordinance for regulations regarding existing trees that must be removed to facilitate development and the replacement program An application for the removal of a Protected Tree shall specify: The location of the tree. The caliper of the trunk of the tree, as measured 4 6 above natural grade level. The approximate crown size of the tree. The species and/or common name of the tree. The approximate size of the lot, tract, or parcel on which it is located. The reason for the proposed removal. SCREENING PLAN See Section 106.06, Part Three, Screening Walls and Fences, of the Zoning Ordinance for regulations regarding required screening and/or fences Little Elm Development Handbook 22 Adopted 2019
SITE DATA SUMMARY CHART (by phase and in total) to include the following items: Site Data Summary Existing Proposed Existing Zoning Land Use Designation Gross Acreage Net Acreage Number of Proposed Lots Percentage of Site Coverage Area of Open Space Percentage of Open Space Percentage of Landscape Area of Impervious Coverage Percentage of Impervious Coverage Proposed Building Area (square footage footprint) Number of Single-Story Buildings Number of Two-Story Buildings Maximum Building Height Proposed Floor Area Proposed Floor Area by Use Required Parking Provided Parking Standard Handicap Total Inventory Parking Required Loading Spaces Provided Loading Spaces Area of Outside Storage Percentage of Outside Storage Start of Construction Month/Year End of Construction Month/Year Certification of Submitted Information I hereby certify that the above stated information is included with the accompanying submission materials. Further, I have included any required conditions of Site Plan, as listed in Section 106.02.15 and of the Landscape Plan, as listed in Section 106.06.13 of the Zoning Ordinance. Applicant s Signature Date Verification of Detailed Information I hereby confirm that the above detailed information as required by the checklist is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that proper Town staff review of this application is dependent upon the accuracy of the information provided and that any inaccurate or inadequate information provided by me or my firm may delay the proper review of this application. Applicant s Engineer s Signature Date Firm Little Elm Development Handbook 23 Adopted 2019
ZONING PROTEST CHECKLIST GENERAL INFORMATION 1) State Law expressly enables citizens the right to collectively protest a proposed rezoning of property. 2) The has established procedures for groups of citizens to act together in protest of a proposed zoning case adjacent to their property. Section 106.02.13, Zoning Amendment Protest Procedure spells out the rules for written protests submitted for the purpose of protesting a change in a zoning district classification or boundary and they are summarized below. 3) A protest must be in writing and submitted on the Zoning Protest Form, next page. 4) Simply returning the written notice from the does not qualify under the rules of this group zoning protest. Zoning Protest Requirements APPLICATION CONTENTS Written Letter summarizing the extent and issue being protested, which includes a description of the zoning case at issue The printed or typewritten names of all persons signing the protest of the proposed change in zoning district classification or boundary The mailing addresses of all persons signing the protest The date and time the protest is signed If signing the protest on behalf of the owner of property pursuant to a power of attorney, so indicate on the protest and submit a copy of the power of attorney with the protest. NOTES Signatures must be the owner of property or authorized agent. Property owned by a corporation must be signed by the president, vice-president of authorized agent. Submittal deadline: before noon on the business day preceding the Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing. Written protests may be submitted to the Town Secretary electronically EFFECT OF PROTEST Should the signers of the protest under this section own property that constitutes 20% or more of the notification area, then a super majority (3/4 of all voting members, whether absent of not) must be achieved for approval of the zoning request. Little Elm Development Handbook 24 Adopted 2019