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GRAYSON COUNTY
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
July, 2023
Approved by the Grayson County Commissioners Court on September 5, 2023
Court Order Number 2023-0001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preamble
1. Purpose
2. Definitions
3. Platting Procedures
3.1 Plat Required
3.2 Plat Process Overview
3.3 Administrative Completeness
3.4 Plat Approval
3.5 Preliminary Plat Procedure and Submittal
3.6 Final Plat Procedure and Submittal
3.7 Short Plat Procedure and Submittal
3.8 Other Plats (Amending Plat, Re-Plat or Plat Revision, Vacation)
3.9 General Notes
3.10 Recording of Plat
3.11 No New Road or Drainage Infrastructure Improvements
4. Subdivision Requirements
4.1 Street or Roads
4.2 Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements
4.3 Easements
4.4 Lots
4.5 Floodplains
4.6 Private Subdivision Roadways
4.7 Design Requirements for Utilities
4.8 Shared Access Driveways
5. Variance
5.1 Criteria for Variance
5.2 Application Materials and Fees
5.3 Grant or Denials of Variance
6. Enforcement
7. Severability
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8. Exceptions to Platting
8.1 Lot Size
8.2 Family Grants
8.3 Phased Subdivisions
8.4 Agriculture Use
8.5 Veterans Purchase
8.6 Government Land
8.7 Sale of Government Land in a Floodplain
8.8 Partition Among Original Owners
Appendix A APPROVAL FLOW CHART
Appendix B PLAT NOTES FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS
Appendix C DEVELOPER’S CONTRACT
Appendix D DECLARATION OF INTENT TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT
Appendix E OWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
Appendix F CERTIFICATIONS
Appendix G SAMPLE PERFORMANCE BOND
Appendix H SAMPLE MAINTENANCE BOND
Appendix I ALL BILLS PAID AFFIDAVIT
Appendix J RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT
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PREAMBLE
The Grayson County Subdivision Regulations are provided to assist persons considering the subdivision
and development of property in the unincorporated areas of Grayson County. Anyone considering a
development project is strongly encouraged to become familiar with this information. A special effort
has been made to include supplemental information in the Appendix section.
It must be noted however that while these Regulations are important for planning a development
project and obtaining County approval, they do not represent all of the information that is critical to a
quality development. In many ways subdivision regulations represent minimum standards only.
Developers are encouraged to use and comply with nationally accepted building codes governing
structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems in new construction. Fire hydrants and adequate
water utility services assist the local fire departments in providing protection of lives and property.
Emergency vehicle access is further enhanced when more than one entryway is provided into a
subdivision. Safe entry and exiting from a subdivision are of prime importance. Roads should intersect at
locations with good visibility to avoid line of sight obstructions to vehicular traffic. Roads and drainage
ditches should be aligned with the land topography to avoid extreme grades that can result in excessive
soil erosion. Consideration of community wastewater treatment systems as an alternative to individual
septic systems can provide more flexibility in the design of lot sizes and layout. This design flexibility can
result in the designation of open space such as parks or other amenities for the benefit of residents. The
designation of some areas as open space may also serve to protect areas not desirable for development
such as wooded areas, wildlife habitat or areas of steep terrain.
Grayson County recognizes the importance of new development and its impact on the quality of life for
our citizens. The standards set forth in these regulations are achievable and represent that which is
desirable for future growth. They should be reviewed periodically to ensure that they are relevant and
that they will always serve the public’s interest first and foremost.
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1. PURPOSE
In 1985 the Grayson County Commissioners Court approved the adoption of subdivision regulations
recognizing that public necessity required the Court to encourage quality growth and development in
ways to protect the health, safety, and economic well-being of current and future landowners and the
residents of Grayson County.
On June 3, 2002, the Commissioners Court finds that it is in the best interest of the residents of Grayson
County to adopt the following updating regulations, known as the Grayson County Subdivision
Regulations, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code. They have been prepared for the following
specific purposes:
• These regulations are to provide for the safety, health and wellbeing of the citizens of Grayson
County and provide for the orderly development of the land area located in the unincorporated
parts of Grayson County.
• To establish rules and regulations for the subdivision of property and to assure that newly
created parcels of land conform to legal statutes.
• To prevent Grayson County from being burdened with substandard streets and roads in the
future and thereby protect the taxpayers from unnecessary maintenance costs.
• To assure that the residents of Grayson County receive the necessary services for the supply of
water and that new development will be served by adequate sewage treatment systems.
• To provide for adequate drainage facilities in all subdivisions.
• To provide information to the developer and assist in the preparation of plats and approval of
future development.
On September 5, 2023, the Commissioners Court of Grayson County adopted these current subdivision
rules. In doing so, the Commissioners Court found that these amendments to the subdivision rules are
necessary to ensure the orderly and healthful development within Grayson County, Texas while also
recognizing previous efforts of the past Commissioners Court. Specifically, amendments will:
• Protect the community from the spread of fire and/or wildfires
• Prevent the adverse impact of flooding and runoff to neighboring properties
• Promote the development and transportation continuity in the community with municipalities
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• Assist in maintaining property values
• Reduce inconveniences to residents of the area
• Reduce long term costs for Grayson County
• Provide adequate drainage, water supply, disposal of sanitary and industrial waste
• Provide adequate roadways
• Promote the safe adequate flow of traffic and transportation
• Promote the preservation of trees, foliage, grasslands, lakes, pond, waterways, and wild life
habitats within Grayson County, Texas.
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2. DEFINITIONS
Agent - A person acting on behalf of another and empowered to make commitments, however limited,
for the other within general limitations.
Building Line or Setback Line - A line established, in general, parallel to the front street line. No building
or structure may be permitted in the area between the building line and the street right of way.
Commissioners Court - The Grayson County Commissioners Court
Standard Construction Details - Included as part of the most recently adopted version of the Grayson
County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual.
Cul-De-Sac - A street or road having one outlet to another street with a vehicular turnaround at the
remaining end.
Dedication - The appropriation of land, or an easement therein, by an Owner, for the use of the public
and accepted for such use by or on the behalf of the public.
Developer - Any owner of property who wishes to divide it into two or more smaller tracts and including
persons, corporations, organizations, estates, trusts, partnerships, agents, associates and other entities
which undertake the activities covered by these regulations.
Developer’s Contract - An agreement between the County or other public entity and a developer
acknowledging that improvements involving the construction of roads, streets, and appurtenant
improvements within a platted subdivision are to be constructed pursuant to the requirements of the
governmental entity upon whose right of ways such construction is to be placed and setting forth
responsibilities of the developer for the design, installation and payment for such improvements to be
subject to a subsequent acceptance of and maintenance by the County or other public entity.
Director of Development Services - The individual appointed by the Grayson County Commissioners
Court who is primarily responsible for the review of all subdivision plats for compliance with these
Regulations.
Drainage Design Standards - Included as part of the most recently adopted version of the Grayson
County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual.
Easement - A right given by the owner of a parcel of land to another person, public agency, or private
corporation for specific and limited use of that parcel.
Engineer - See Professional Engineer.
Engineering Design Standard Manual - The most recently adopted version of the Grayson County
Engineering and Construction Standard Manual.
Exception - A variation or deviation from approved standards, rules, or regulations.
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Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (EJT) - That area outside of, but adjacent and contiguous, to the corporate
limits of any city recognized by state statute as the area, a city, based on population, could enforce its
own subdivision rules and regulations.
Flood Damage Prevention Order - The most recently issued Article approved by the Grayson County
Commissioners Court to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas.
Flood Damage Prevention Order can be found at
https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/upload/page/0182/docs/Flood_Damage_Prevention_Order_2022-08-
02.pdf
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) - An official map of a community, on which the Federal Emergency
Management Administration (FEMA) has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk
premium zones applicable to the community.
Floodway - The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent areas that must be reserved in
order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than
a designated height.
Inspection personnel - Any person designated by the Grayson County Commissioners Court to perform
inspections under the requirements of the County’s Subdivision Regulations.
Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Plan - A plan providing zoning regulations for development in the
unincorporated part of Grayson County located within 5,000 feet of the boundary of Lake Ray Roberts.
Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - The appointed board with duties and
responsibilities prescribed by the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Plan.
Lot - A distinct and separate tract or parcel of land being a part of a larger tract of land and having
frontage on a street or road which is then, or in the future may be, offered for sale, conveyance,
transfer, or improved separately from the remainder of any part of the larger tract, and generally
intended to be occupied by one building or group of buildings.
Manufactured Home Rental Community (MHRC) - A plot or tract of land that is separated into two or
more spaces or lots that are rented, leased, or offered for rent or lease, for a term of less than 60
months without a purchase option, for the installation of manufactured homes for use and occupancy as
residences.
OSSF Regulations - Refers to the most recently adopted Grayson County Order Adopting Rules of
Grayson County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities.
Owner - The owner of real property subject to a proposed or existing subdivision.
Pavement Width - The portion of a street or road with an improved surface intended for vehicular
traffic but not to include shoulders, parkways, ditches, or similar parts of a right of way not intended or
used for vehicular traffic.
Plat - A map depicting the division or subdivision of land into lots, blocks, parcels, tracts, or other
portions. A replat will be considered a plat.
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Plat, Preliminary - One or more drawings showing the physical conditions of a tract of land intended to
be subdivided and the surrounding area. This plat shall show the developer’s intended development
program in order to assure that all regulations are complied with. A preliminary plat is not recorded.
Plat, Final - A map or drawing and any accompanying material of a proposed land subdivision prepared
in a form suitable for filing in the County records and prepared as described in these Regulations.
Plat, Short – Also called a Minor Plat. A review process for a plat containing lots with frontage on an
existing street or road of required right of way width or proposed dedication of the required right of way
width, and not requiring any additional streets or roads or other public easements in order to comply
with these regulations. Land or surrounding lands that due to topography and/or location are deemed
to require submission of a drainage plan will not be subdivided as a short plat.
Professional Engineer or Engineer - A registered Professional Engineer licensed to practice engineering
in the State of Texas.
Regulations - Refers to the Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual, which is
comprised of the Grayson County Thoroughfare Design Requirements, Grayson County Drainage Design
Standards, and the Grayson County Standard Construction Details.
Replat - Any map, drawing, or plan to show further subdivision of any part of a previously platted
subdivision, addition, lot, tract, or parcel of land which had been recorded of record in the County plat
records and which may be in either the preliminary or final plat form.
Right of Way - The area of land between a private property line and the private property line across the
road is occupied, or intended to be occupied, by a roadway or alley. The right-of-way is the distance
between property lines measured at right angles to the centerline of the roadway or alley.
Right of Way Policy – Refers to the most recently adopted version of the Policy, Procedures And
Specifications Of Grayson County, Texas For The Installation Of Driveway Culverts, Road Bores, Use Of
Heavy Equipment And Utility Lines Within Grayson County Road Right-of-Way.
Shall - Mandatory and not discretionary.
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) - The land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one
percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
Street or Road, Public - Any area, parcel or strip of land which provides vehicular access to adjacent
property or land whether designated as a street, road, avenue, lane, thoroughfare, boulevard, place,
drive, court, loop or however otherwise designated and which is either dedicated or granted for public
purposes or acquired for public use by prescription. Not all Public Roads are County Roads, nor are they
all maintained by the County. See the definition of Street, County.
Street, Boundary or Border - A street or road which either exists or will be created wherein a
subdivision as herein defined is partially bounded on one or more sides by such street or road and/or
where this type of street has or will have a common frontage along adjoining property which is not a
part of the land being considered for platting or subdivision.
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Street, Collector - A street or road which connects thoroughfare or arterial streets with local streets or
roads.
Street, County (Road) - A public street or road which has been accepted for maintenance purposes by
the County Commissioners Court, whether acquired by prescription, dedication, or statutory means, or
originally constructed by the County. The term “street” and “road” are used interchangeably for the
purpose of these regulations.
Street, Local - A street or road that primarily provides direct access to lots within a subdivision.
Street, Private - A road or street that has not been accepted by the County Commissioners Court for
maintenance. Some private roads may have been dedicated to the public (See definition of Street or
Road, Public). Others may not be dedicated to the public and are under private ownership. In either
case, the County is not responsible for maintenance.
Street, Minor Arterial - A street or road that will serve vehicular traffic beyond the limits of the
subdivision, connecting subdivisions with commercial or retail areas, schools, different cities, or remote
areas or which serves as a principal connecting street with State or Federal highways, farm to market
roads or major thoroughfares shown or projected on current transportation plans of the Texas
Department of Transportation and/or Grayson County Thoroughfare Plan.
Street, Major Arterial - A street or road that provides the highest level of service at the greatest speed
for the longest uninterrupted distance with some degree of access control as shown on the current
transportation plans of the Texas Department of Transportation and/or Grayson County Thoroughfare
Plan.
Subdivider - Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or any similar individual or group or
agents thereof, who divide or propose to divide land so as to constitute a subdivision, whether or not
the individual or group is also the developer of the subdivision.
Subdivision - The division of a tract of land into two or more parts to lay out a subdivision of the tract,
including an addition, lots or streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other parts of the tract intended to be
dedicated to public use or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the
streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other parts and defined by the Texas Local Government Code.
Surveyor - A person licensed to practice surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors.
Thoroughfare Design Requirements - Included as part of the most recently adopted version of the
Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual.
Thoroughfare Plan - The most recently issued Thoroughfare Plan approved by the Grayson County
Commissioners Court to delineate general alignments and functional classes of existing and proposed
major thoroughfares.
Tract, Parent - The original land tract owned by the developer prior to any subdivision.
Tract, Daughter - Any of the tracts created by the subdivision of a parent tract and including the
remaining part of the parent tract.
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3. PLATTING PROCEDURES
3.1 Plat Required
3.1.1 The owner of a tract of land located within Grayson County, and outside the limits of an
incorporated municipality, must have a plat of the subdivision prepared if the owner divides
a tract into two or more parts to lay out:
(i) a subdivision of the tract, including an addition;
(ii) lots; or
(iii) streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other parts of the tract intended to be dedicated to
public use for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent on the
streets, squares, parks or other parts.
3.1.2 A division of a tract under Subsection 3.0.1 includes a division regardless of whether it is
made by using a metes-and-bounds description in a deed of conveyance or in a contract for
a deed, by using a contract of sale or other executory contract to convey, or by using any
other method.
3.1.3 The only exceptions to the requirement that a plat be prepared shall be those provided in
the Texas Local Government Code 232.0015 Subsection ( c ) as modified by Subsection (d) or
as stated in Texas Local Government Code 232.0015 Subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), and
(k). The exceptions are outlined in Section 11 of these Regulations.
3.2 Plat Process Overview
3.2.1 Pre-submittal meeting (optional). Applicants will generally benefit from pre-submittal
meetings, as once the Plat Package is filed, staff will be concentrating on review and
recommendation to the Commissioners Court. The owner or agent shall present a
preliminary plat to show the street alignment and lot layout. The Director of Development
Services will advise the owner/agent of any necessary corrections for official submittal of
the plat. Matters discussed and worked-out in the pre-submission process may eliminate
deficiencies that would otherwise be identified during the review and possibly become
reasons for disapproval or conditions on approval by the Commissioners Court. Information
provided for review as part of a pre-submission meeting does not constitute the filing of a
Plat Application. One or more pre-submission meetings may be held.
3.2.2 Submittal of Plat Package as defined in these Regulations is made by the Applicant, along
with the Application Fee.
3.2.3 Administrative completeness review by the Director of Development Services to determine
the administrative completeness of the Plat Package submitted.
3.2.4 Within 30 days of receiving an administratively complete Plat Package, the Plat Package is
brought before the Commissioners Court at a regular or special-called meeting for action.
3.3 Administrative Completeness
3.3.1 In order for a Plat Package submittal to be administratively complete, all information
required for a Plat Package under these Regulations must be submitted to the Director of
Development Services.
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3.3.2 If the Director of Development Services determines that the plat submittal is incomplete
with reference to the requirements of these Regulations, the Applicant shall be notified
within ten (10) business days of the date the plat submittal was received with a written
explanation of missing or required information or documents.
3.3.3 The Applicant shall be given a reasonable time to submit the missing information. However,
if the missing information is not received within 60 days of the notification to the Applicant
of the missing information, the application may be administratively denied by the
Development Services Department as incomplete, with notice in writing to the Applicant
that the Application has been administratively denied and return of the Plat Packet to the
Applicant. The Applicant may within (6) months thereafter file a Plat Packet containing the
missing information without having to pay a new application fee. Thereafter, a new
application fee will be required.
3.3.4 The 30-day period for the Commissioners Court to act on the Plat Package does not begin
until the Director of Development Services has received an administratively complete Plat
Package.
3.3.5 A finding of administrative completeness is not an approval of the Plat Package.
3.4 Plat Approval
Persons subdividing land in the unincorporated portions of Grayson County shall comply
with this section for plat approval. No grading of streets/roads or the sale of lots shall
commence, nor shall any other associated construction be accomplished by the
owner/developer upon land being subdivided prior to final plat approval, except by written
authorization of the Commissioners Court. Approval from the Grayson County
Commissioners Court is required before recording a final plat. The procedure for platting
subdivisions within Grayson County will be as follows:
3.4.1 The owner/agent shall submit a digitalized copy of the preliminary plat, a plat application
form, and required supporting documents. This information shall be submitted online at
https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/dev.home through the Development Certificate Portal.
3.4.2 Platting fees are payable at the time the permit application is submitted. Platting fees will be
set annually by the Grayson County Commissioners Court during their regular budget
adoption process and can be found at https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/dev.home
. All
platting fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.
3.4.3 The Director of Development Services will forward a copy of the plat to the Commissioner
for that precinct in which the subdivision is located.
3.4.4 The plat will be reviewed by a Designated Representative of Grayson County for compliance
with the most recently adopted Order Adopting Rules of Grayson County, Texas For On-Site
Sewage Facilities.
3.4.5 The Director of Development Services will forward a copy of the plat to the County 911
Addressing Coordinator who will review the plat for compliance with Grayson County 911
Addressing Regulations.
3.4.6 After review by the County staff the Director of Development Services will notify the
owner/agent in writing of any necessary corrections to the plat. Such notification shall be
made within ten (10) business days of official receipt of the preliminary plat.
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3.4.7 The Director of Development Services will obtain approval of the Commissioner, in whose
precinct the subdivision is located, to place the plat on the next Commissioners Court
agenda. Commissioners Court will consider approval of the preliminary plat. Approval of the
preliminary plat will be required before the owner can proceed with final plat submittal and
approval. The Director of Development Services will provide written notification to the
owner/agent of the Commissioners Court action.
3.4.8 If the property to be subdivided is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a
municipality, the developer shall be responsible for complying with the applicable
regulations of the municipality and these Regulations. The developer shall comply with the
conditions of any agreement between the County and municipality for development within
the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Generally, in cases where the County and municipality have
regulations that differ, the more restrictive regulation will take precedent and be enforced.
3.4.9 If the property to be subdivided is located within an area of special flood hazard,
requirements in the most recently adopted Grayson County Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance shall be met.
3.4.10 If the property to be platted is located within the boundaries of the Lake Ray Roberts Zoning
District the owner shall obtain a recommendation for approval or denial from the Lake Ray
Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission before the Commissioners Court considers
approval of a plat. A note shall be placed on the plat to indicate the zoning district in which
the subdivision is located. Short plats for residential lots at least 1 acre in size are exempt.
3.4.11 If the property to be platted is located in the vicinity of the North Texas Regional Airport -
Perrin Field, the developer shall be responsible for complying with the most recently
adopted “North Texas Regional Airport Land Use Compatibility Zoning Regulation” and these
Regulations. A note shall be placed on the plat to indicate the zoning district in which the
subdivision is located.
3.4.12 If a development will potentially impact the watershed of a floodwater control lake and dam
and/or a granted easement area of the Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District,
Upper Elm – Red Soil and Water Conservation District or Grayson County easements on
flood retarding structures the owner shall:
3.4.12.1 Submit an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared by a professional engineer licensed in
the State of Texas;
3.4.12.2 Submit a dam breach analysis based on the probable maximum flood (PMF) prepared by
a professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas;
3.4.12.3 Submit an inspection of the dam performed by a professional engineer licensed in the
State of Texas with any deficiencies corrected and approved by the professional
engineer; and
3.4.12.4 Create an organization (homeowners association or neighborhood association) that will
be responsible for the maintenance, operation and liability of the dam.
Additional review and approval of a development plan may be required through the local
office of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) or other watershed sponsor. The
Director of Development Services will forward a copy of the plat to the NRCS for initial
review and comment.
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3.4.13 Preliminary plat approval does not constitute acceptance of the subdivision. It only
authorizes the owner to proceed with preparation of the final plat for record. Approval of a
preliminary plat is valid for one year. If the final plat is not approved within that period the
owner will resubmit a new preliminary plat for approval.
3.5 Preliminary Plat Procedure And Submittal
Every preliminary plat submission must include the following:
3.5.1 A completed County application form.
3.5.2 If the Applicant is not the Owner, an Owner Authorization Form.
3.5.3 Application fee.
3.5.4 Preliminary plats shall be submitted on standard size sheets not to exceed 24"x36" or a scale
of 1"=200'.
3.5.5 A digital file (PDF) containing the preliminary plat and all the required information specified
in these Regulations shall be submitted through the online portal.
3.5.6 Name, address and telephone number of the owner, surveyor and/or Professional Engineer.
3.5.7 Deed showing ownership of the property or properties being platted.
3.5.8 The proposed name of the subdivision and the names, locations, width and dimensions of all
proposed and existing streets, alleys, easements, parks and other public spaces, lot lines and
proposed land uses.
3.5.9 The location of the existing boundary lines of the subdivision and total acreage.
3.5.10 A vicinity map showing the subdivision located within the county and the relationship to the
nearest existing roads and city.
3.5.11 A date the plat was prepared, scale and a North directional arrow.
3.5.12 The location of the 100 -year floodplain and all lots, or any part of a lot that is located within
the 100 -year floodplain. For subdivisions containing a floodplain, a note on the plat stating,
“A Floodplain Development Permit will be required from Grayson County for any
construction in the floodplain”. The finished floor elevation must be shown for each lot
located in the floodplain. If no part of the subdivision lies within the 100 – year floodplain,
then it shall be so noted.
3.5.13 For subdivisions located downstream of a floodwater control lake and dam and/or a granted
easement area of the Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District, Upper Elm – Red
Soil and Water Conservation District or Grayson County easements on flood retarding
structures, the location of the dam breach analysis shall be shown. A note shall be added to
the plat stating, “A Floodplain Development Permit will be required from Grayson County
for any construction in the dam breach area.” The finished floor elevation must be shown
for each lot located in the dam breach area.
3.5.14 The exact location, dimensions, description, and flowline of all existing and proposed
drainage structures.
3.5.15 Existing topographic contours at one (1’) foot intervals for grades less than 5% and two (2’)
foot contours for grades steeper than 5%. Contours of lesser intervals may be required to
better determine topographical drainage.
3.5.16 The name of all adjacent property owners with the volume and page of recordation and any
adjacent subdivisions and streets and how streets in the proposed subdivision may connect
with other streets in the area.
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3.5.17 Description, location, and dimensions of proposed and existing utility, drainage, and pipeline
easements within and adjacent to the property.
3.5.18 Drainage studies and plans, flood studies, and traffic impact analysis as required by Grayson
County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual.
3.5.19 Maintenance responsibilities, whether private or by Grayson County, shall be noted on the
plat. Streets to be maintained by Grayson County are subject to separate action to accept
maintenance by the Commissioners Court. If the developer desires that the streets remain
private or the county refuses to accept maintenance of the streets, a homeowners
association shall be formed and the provision required under "Private Subdivisions" shall be
followed.
3.5.20 Preliminary water and sewer plans, if applicable.
3.5.21 A statement will be provided if sewage disposal is by individual on-site sewage facilities
(OSSF) and/or water service is by individual wells. Applicants shall provide approved
Grayson County OSSF Permit with plat application, demonstrating compliance with the
Grayson County Order Entitled On-Site Sewage Facilities.
3.5.22 For subdivisions proposing individual water wells for water service, a Professional Engineer’s
report may be required to certify that an adequate supply of groundwater exists to serve
the subdivision.
3.5.23 The name of the water, sewer and electric utility companies providing service to the
subdivision will be noted on the plat.
3.5.24 A will-serve letter from the water, sewer, electric, and natural gas utility companies
certifying that they can adequately serve the development, have reviewed and approved
the utility plan, easements, and plat, and will inspect proposed utilities during construction
and describe all bonding requirements.
3.5.25 If the proposed subdivision is a portion of a larger tract, which will be subdivided later, a
master plan of the entire subdivision will be submitted with the preliminary plat of the first
proposed subdivision.
3.5.26 A copy of the subdivision restrictive covenants, required by the Applicant, shall accompany
the final plat. The following are required to be contained in the restrictive covenants:
3.5.26.1 If sewage disposal is by means of on-site sewage facilities, the restrictive covenants shall
indicate that the owner of each lot shall obtain an on-site sewage facility license from
the Grayson County Development Services Department.
3.5.26.2 That all driveway culverts shall be installed in accordance with the policies of the
Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual and the Policy,
Procedures And Specifications Of Grayson County, Texas For The Installation Of
Driveway Culverts, Road Bores, Use Of Heavy Equipment And Utility Lines Within
Grayson County Road Right-of-Way.
3.5.26.3 No residential or commercial building construction shall be allowed until the Road and
Drainage Infrastructure Improvements for the subdivision has been approved as
complete by the County and the required Warranty and Maintenance Bond have been
provided, or without a required permit issued by Grayson County Development Services.
3.5.26.4 Grayson County is not responsible for the maintenance and repair of any drainage
improvements of the addition, including those located on private lots or adjacent
thereto.
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3.5.26.5 Grayson County is not responsible for the maintenance and repair of any cluster
mailbox, including the landscaping and drainage of the lot or easement containing the
cluster mailbox.
3.5.26.6 Unless maintained by a homeowner’s association the owners of lots upon which
drainage improvements are located or adjacent are responsible for the maintenance,
repair, and/or reconstruction of the drainage improvements in drainage easements
shown on the Plat, and all work must comply with the Grayson County Engineering and
Construction Standard Manual.
3.5.26.7 Homeowner’s Associations with maintenance funds are required if private roadways are
proposed.
3.5.26.8 If roadways are dedicated to the public neither a lot owner nor a subsequent lot owner
has any right to obstruct the roadway, including by gate, fence, or otherwise.
3.5.26.9 No construction or planting of trees or shrubs is allowed in any public utility easement,
and a public utility has the right to remove any such obstructions located on the
easement.
3.5.27 All certifications, plat notes, and plat language required by these Regulations.
3.5.28 The County reserves the right to use and require submittal of additional forms, contracts,
plans, certifications, and any other supplementary documents deemed necessary for the
enforcement of these Regulations.
3.6 Final Plat Procedure And Submittal
The final plat procedure will be the same as that for the preliminary plat except as noted in
this section. Approval of the preliminary plat is required prior to submitting a final plat. The
Commissioners Court must approve the final plat and the plat must be recorded before lots
are sold. The Director of Development Services will provide written notification of the
Commissioners Court action to the owner/agent. The final plat shall be recorded with the
County Clerk within six (6) months of Commissioners Court approval. A single six (6) month
extension may be granted by the Court. Final plat approval does not include acceptance of
streets/roads by the County for maintenance purposes. Street/road acceptance is by
separate action of the Court.
An owner/developer may choose to delay approval of a final plat until all required
improvements are satisfactorily completed. If so, the owner/developer shall request
approval of a Declaration of Intent from the Commissioners Court to approve the final plat
subject to the satisfactory completion of the roads, other public improvements and any
other conditions imposed by the Court. After satisfactory completion of the roads and other
improvements the final plat will then be considered for approval by the Commissioners
Court for recording with the County Clerk. Final plats submitted under this option, for
issuance of a Declaration of Intent, are not required to submit a financial guarantee noted in
Sec. 7.
Final plats will show the information required by this section and as approved by the
Commissioners Court for the preliminary plat with the exception of 3.5.15. In order for a
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Final Plat Submittal to be Administratively Complete, each Final Plat Submittal shall contain
and be accompanied by the following information:
3.6.1 A completed County application form.
3.6.2 If the Applicant is not the Owner, an Owner Authorization Form.
3.6.3 Application fee.
3.6.4 At least two (2) standard size originals not to exceed 24"x36" or a scale of 1"=200' shall be
submitted for appropriate signatures and filing in deed records. Additional originals will be
returned to the developer.
3.6.5 Three (3) sets of construction plans sealed by a Professional Engineer in accordance with the
Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual shall be submitted to the
Grayson County Director of Development Services. Paper copies shall be on standard size
sheets not to exceed 24”x36” at a scale not to exceed 1” = 200’.
3.6.6 A digital file (PDF) containing the final plat and all the required information specified in
these Regulations shall be submitted through the online portal.
3.6.7 Deed showing ownership of the property or properties being platted.
3.6.8 A dedication by the owner as specified in Appendix F.
3.6.9 Cost documents prepared by the owner’s engineer or contractor for the construction of
streets, drainage structures, utilities, and all other improvements.
3.6.10 The seal and signature of the surveyor responsible for preparation of the plat and the date
the plat was prepared.
3.6.11 Financial guarantees for street and drainage improvements or a request for a Declaration of
Intent from the Commissioners Court.
3.6.12 An original tax certificate from the Tax Collector of each political subdivision in which the
property is located to certify that there are no delinquent taxes.
3.6.13 Name, address and telephone number of the owner, surveyor and/or Professional Engineer.
3.6.14 Appropriate plat notes as shown in Appendix B shall be shown on the plat.
3.6.15 Adequate blank space shall be provided for the County Clerk to stamp the recordation
information on the Final Plat.
3.6.16 A legal description of the property and location with respect to an original corner of the
parent tract. Total acreage will be noted.
3.6.17 The number of all lots and blocks arranged in a systematic order. The names of all streets.
Curves on all streets, blocks, lots, and easements will include the radius, length, and central
angle of the curve. Lots will show area in acreage or sq. ft.
3.6.18 The accurate location of adjacent subdivision streets, blocks, lots and easements, or a note
that the adjacent property is undeveloped.
3.6.19 A copy of the subdivision restrictions, if any, shall be properly signed and notarized and filed
for record with the County Clerk.
3.6.20 The location, size and description of all permanent monuments and control points.
3.6.21 The following statements shall be noted on the final plat:
Blocking the flow of water or construction improvements in drainage easements, and filling
or obstruction of the floodway is prohibited.
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3.7 Short Plat Procedure And Submittal
A short plat procedure may be followed for the approval of a subdivision final plat when the
land proposed for subdivision meets the following conditions:
• involves four (4) or fewer lots fronting a public road with access to utilities. This type of plat
must go through OSSF review and approval before it can be approved unless the lots will be
served by sanitary sewer service; or
• necessary to show a change to an easement, an unopposed encroachment, unopposed
change in building lines, or similar such matters that do not justify the delay and expense of
a Re-Plat. If any change in useable acreage result, the plat may be required to go through
the OSSF review and approval process; or
• involves five (5) or more lots and the construction of the drainage improvements is
complete in accordance with the Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standards
Manual; or
• such land abuts an existing County Road or street of required right of way width or abuts an
existing County Road or street along which adequate right of way shall be dedicated based
on the street classification and such land is so located that no additional streets or roads or
other public easements are required to comply with these Regulations; or
• the topography of the land being subdivided, and adjacent land is such that a drainage plan
is deemed unnecessary or, where drainage facilities are required, arrangements have been
made for the construction of such facilities. A topographic contour plan drawn per the
requirements of a preliminary plat shall be submitted to the Director of Development
Services for review; or
• the perimeter of the tract being subdivided has been surveyed and marked on the ground
by a registered professional land surveyor licensed in the State of Texas and a plat thereof
prepared and filed with the Director of Development Services.
As with other plats, approval of a municipality is required if a proposed subdivision is
located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality. Short plat submittals shall
include the following:
3.7.1 A completed County application form.
3.7.2 If the Applicant is not the Owner, an Owner Authorization Form.
3.7.3 Application fee.
3.7.4 At least two (2) standard size originals not to exceed 24"x36" or a scale of 1"=200' shall be
submitted for appropriate signatures and filing in deed records. Additional originals will be
returned to the developer.
3.7.5 For short plats with five (5) or more lots, three (3) sets of construction plans sealed by a
Professional Engineer in accordance with the Grayson County Engineering and Construction
Standard Manual shall be submitted to the Grayson County Director of Development
Services. Paper copies shall be on standard size sheets not to exceed 24”x36” at a scale not
to exceed 1” = 200’.
3.7.6 A digital file (PDF) containing the short plat and all the required information specified in
these Regulations shall be submitted through the online portal.
3.7.7 Name, address and telephone number of the owner, surveyor and/or Professional Engineer.
3.7.8 Deed showing ownership of the property or properties being platted.
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3.7.9 The proposed name of the subdivision and the names, locations, width and dimensions of all
proposed and existing streets, alleys, easements, parks and other public spaces, lot lines and
proposed land uses.
3.7.10 The location of the existing boundary lines of the subdivision and total acreage.
3.7.11 A vicinity map showing the subdivision located within the county and the relationship to the
nearest existing roads and city.
3.7.12 A date the plat was prepared, scale and a North directional arrow.
3.7.13 The location of the 100 -year floodplain and all lots, or any part of a lot that is located within
the 100 -year floodplain. For subdivisions containing a floodplain, a note on the plat stating,
“A Floodplain Development Permit will be required from Grayson County for any
construction in the floodplain”. The finished floor elevation must be shown for each lot
located in the floodplain. If no part of the subdivision lies within the 100 – year floodplain,
then it shall be so noted.
3.7.14 For subdivisions located downstream of a floodwater control lake and dam and/or a granted
easement area of the Choctaw Watershed Water Improvement District, Upper Elm – Red
Soil and Water Conservation District or Grayson County easements on flood retarding
structures, the location of the dam breach analysis shall be shown. A note shall be added to
the plat stating, “A Floodplain Development Permit will be required from Grayson County
for any construction in the dam breach area.” The finished floor elevation must be shown
for each lot located in the dam breach area.
3.7.15 The exact location, dimensions, description, and flowline of all existing and proposed
drainage structures.
3.7.16 The name of all adjacent property owners with the volume and page of recordation and any
adjacent subdivisions and streets and how streets in the proposed subdivision may connect
with other streets in the area.
3.7.17 Description, location, and dimensions of proposed and existing utility, drainage, and pipeline
easements within and adjacent to the property.
3.7.18 A statement will be provided if sewage disposal is by individual on-site sewage facilities
(OSSF) and/or water service is by individual wells. Applicants shall provide approved
Grayson County OSSF Permit with plat application, demonstrating compliance with the
Grayson County Order Entitled On-Site Sewage Facilities.
3.7.19 For subdivisions proposing individual water wells for water service, a Professional Engineer’s
report may be required to certify that an adequate supply of groundwater exists to serve
the subdivision.
3.7.20 The name of the water, sewer and electric utility companies providing service to the
subdivision will be noted on the plat.
3.7.21 The seal and signature of the surveyor responsible for preparation of the plat and the date
the plat was prepared.
3.7.22 Appropriate plat notes as shown in Appendix B shall be shown on the plat.
3.7.23 Adequate blank space shall be provided for the County Clerk to stamp the recordation
information on the Final Plat.
3.7.24 A legal description of the property and location with respect to an original corner of the
parent tract. Total acreage will be noted.
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3.7.25 The number of all lots and blocks arranged in a systematic order. The names of all streets.
Curves on all streets, blocks, lots, and easements will include the radius, length, and central
angle of the curve. Lots will show area in acreage or sq. ft.
3.7.26 The accurate location of adjacent subdivision streets, blocks, lots and easements, or a note
that the adjacent property is undeveloped.
3.7.27 A copy of the subdivision restrictions, if any, shall be properly signed and notarized and filed
for record with the County Clerk.
3.7.28 The location, size and description of all permanent monuments and control points.
3.7.29 The following statements shall be noted on the final plat:
Blocking the flow of water or construction improvements in drainage easements, and filling
or obstruction of the floodway is prohibited.
3.7.30 Supporting documentation with the short plat submittal shall include:
3.7.30.1 Letters from the water, sewer and electric utility companies certifying that they will
provide service to the proposed subdivision as required for a short plat
3.7.30.2 A schedule from the water, sewer, and electric companies certifying when they will
provide for such service.
3.7.30.3 A suitability study to verify that all of the proposed lots in the subdivision comply with
the most recently adopted Grayson County Order Entitled On-Site Sewage Facilities.
3.7.30.4 An original tax certificate from the Tax Collector of each political subdivision in which
the property is located to certify that there are no delinquent taxes.
The Director of Development Services will notify the owner in writing of the Commissioners
Court action.
3.8 Other Plats (Amending Plat, Re-Plat or Plat Revision, Vacation)
3.8.1 Amending Plat
3.8.1.1 The Director of Development Services has been granted the authority by the
Commissioners Court to approve or deny an amending plat, if the amending plat is
signed by the applicants and files for one or more of the following purposes:
• to correct an error in a course or distance shown on the preceding plat;
• to add a course or distance that was omitted on the preceding plat;
• to correct an error in a real property description shown on the preceding plat;
• to show the location or character of a monument that has been changed in
location or character or that is shown incorrectly as to location or character on
the preceding plat;
• to correct any other type of scrivener or clerical error or omission of the
previously approved plat, including lot numbers, acreage, street names, and
identification of adjacent recorded plats; or
• to correct an error in courses and distances of lot lines between two adjacent
lots if:
o both lot owners join in the application for amending the plat;
o neither lot is abolished;
o the amendment does not attempt to remove recorded covenants or
restrictions; and
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o the amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the
property rights of the other owners of the property that is the subject of
the plat.
The amending plat controls over the preceding plat without the vacation, revision, or
cancelation of the preceding plate. It is the applicant’s responsibility to file the approved
amending plat for recordation in the Official Public Records of Grayson County, Texas.
An amending plat does not require notice, a hearing, and the approval or other lot owners
for the filing, recording, or approval of an amending plat.
3.8.2 Re-Plat
3.8.2.1 The owner of real property in a tract that has been subdivided may apply to the
Commissioners Court for permission to revise the recorded plat. The Application is
subject to the same requirements as original plats except to the extent a requirement is
deemed inapplicable to the Re-Plat by the Director of Development Services or his/her
designee.
3.8.2.2 Commissioners Court shall grant the Re-Plat by order if:
• The revision will not interfere with the established rights of way of any owner of
another lot in the subdivision
• Each owner whose rights would be interfered with has agreed to the revision in
writing
3.8.2.3 If a park, school road, public property, or other public interest would be affected by the
proposed revision, the Commissioners Court shall publish a notice of the application in a
newspaper of general circulation in the County, which includes identification of the time
and place at which the Commissioners Court will meet to consider the application and
hear protests to the plat revision
3.8.2.4 If a park, school road, public property, or other public interest would not be affected by
the proposed revision, the Commissioners Court shall provide written notice to the
owners of lots within 200 feet of the platted lot(s) to be revised, as indicated by the
most recent appraisal district records and the notice of the application must be
continuously posted on the County’s website for at least 30 days preceding the date of
the meeting at which the application is to be considered.
3.8.2.5 A Re-Plat that would conflict with the deed restrictions, if any, applicable to the
property may not be approved.
3.8.2.6 Depending on the nature of the revision, the Re-Plat may have to go through the OSSF
review and approval process.
3.8.3 Vacation of Plat
3.8.3.1 A recorded plat may only be vacated per the provisions of Section 212.013 of the Texas
Local Government Code.
3.8.3.2 No vacated plat may be recorded in the county of jurisdiction without a public hearing
and approval of the Commissioners Court.
3.8.3.3 The plat is vacated when a signed, acknowledged instrument declaring the plat vacated
is approved and recorded in the manner prescribed for the original plat.
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3.8.3.4 The county clerk shall write legibly on the vacated plat the word “Vacated” and shall
enter on the plat a reference to the volume and page at which the vacating instrument
is recorded.
3.8.3.5 On the execution and recording of the vacating instrument, the vacated plat has no
effect.
3.9 General Notes
The following shall be included on all plats:
GENERAL NOTES
1. BLOCKING THE FLOW OF WATER OR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN
DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, FILLING OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE FLOODWAY,
INTERFERING WITH A DRAINAGE PATTERN OR NATURAL FLOW OF SURFACE WATER
IS PROHIBITED.
2. THE EXISTING CREEKS OR DRAINAGE CHANNELS TRAVERSING ALONG OR ACROSS
THE ADDITION WILL REMAIN AS OPEN CHANNELS AND WILL BE MAINTAINED BY
THE INDIVIDUAL OWNERS OF THE LOT OR LOTS THAT ARE TRAVERSED BY OR
ADJACENT TO THE DRAINAGE COURSES ALONG OR ACROSS SAID LOTS.
3. GRAYSON COUNTY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATION OF SAID DRAINAGE WAYS OR THE CONTROL OF EROSION.
4. GRAYSON COUNTY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE OR PROPERTY OCCASSIONED BY FLOODING OR FLOODING
CONDITIONS.
5. THE OWNER AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL STATE OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS
RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS TYPE.
6. THERE WILL BE NO LOT SALES UNTIL THE FINAL PLAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY
GRAYSON COUNTY AND FILED IN GRAYSON COUNTY PLAT RECORDS.
3.10 Recording of Plat
The approved final plat must contain all required information, certifications, and Plat notes
in order to be filed in the Official Public Records of Grayson County, Texas. Likewise, it must
comply with the County Clerk’s requirements for filing.
3.11 No New Road or Drainage Infrastructure Improvements
If no new road or drainage infrastructure improvements are proposed, the recording of the
final plat ends the subdivision process.
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4. SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Plat package submission and the development shown on the plat shall comply with the
Subdivision Rules set forth in these Regulations except where otherwise provided in the
Regulations or applicable provisions of Chapter 232 of the Texas Local Government Code.
4.1 Streets or Roads
All streets/roads within a subdivision submitted for final plat approval shall be constructed
to meet the standards and specifications for roads as approved by the Grayson County
Commissioners Court, this section, the Grayson County Standard Construction Details, and
the Policy, Procedures And Specifications Of Grayson County, Texas For The Installation Of
Driveway Culverts, Road Bores, Use Of Heavy Equipment And Utility Lines Within Grayson
County Road Right-of-Way. The owner/developer of a subdivision is responsible for the cost
of construction for all streets/roads, drainage, and other improvements within the
subdivision. The Commissioners Court may require additional entrances to a subdivision
from a County Road for emergency vehicle access and to provide for increased public safety.
4.1.1 Streets or roads shall be classified based upon definitions found in the Grayson County
Engineering and Construction Standard Manual during the preliminary plat review. The
Commissioners Court shall be the final authority for interpretations of road classifications.
4.1.2 The minimum typical cross section of each road classification is found in the Grayson County
Thoroughfare Plan and the Grayson County Thoroughfare Design Requirements. Cross
sections are required on plan sets for residential roads.
4.1.3 Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum right of way radius of fifty (50) feet, a minimum paved
roadway surface radius of thirty-three (33) feet and a base course of not less than a thirty-
five (35) foot radius and provide a perimeter improved shoulder of not less than one (1)
foot.
4.1.4 Streets/roads shall be designed using generally accepted engineering standards to handle a
twenty-five (25) year flood within the right-of-way. All excess water shall be carried off by
the use of adequate storm drainage structures or ditches. Refer to the most recently
adopted Grayson County Drainage Design Standards for additional information.
4.1.5 A proposed subdivision that adjoins or encompasses an existing public street or a street
shown on the Grayson County Thoroughfare Plan, should comply with the minimum right of
way requirements as shown for each road classification in the Grayson County Thoroughfare
Plan and the Grayson County Thoroughfare Design Requirements. Alternatively, the
developer may dedicate any required right of way in excess of sixty feet (60') for a
subdivision containing both sides of said street or thirty feet (30') of one side of said street
by easement agreement as shown in Appendix J. Any required setbacks or easements will be
beyond the area included in the easement agreement. If the proposed subdivision abuts
only one side of said street, then a minimum of one-half of the required right of way shall be
dedicated by such subdivision.
4.1.6 All streets or roads shall either be connected at both ends to a dedicated street, or be
provided with a turnaround. Connections to a dedicated street shall be separated by a
minimum of 0.5 mile, otherwise they will be counted as a single point of access.
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Turnarounds or cul-de-sacs shall meet the design requirements listed in the Grayson County
Thoroughfare Design Requirements, “Dead End Street/Cul-de-Sacs/Stub Streets.” A
maximum of thirty (30) homes may be served by a roadway with a single point of access.
4.1.7 Street or roads shall, where practical, intersect at a ninety (90) degree angle. Where this is
not practical, the intersection, on the side of the acute angle, shall be rounded with a curve
or a cut-back, but in no case shall the curve have less than a twenty-five (25) foot radius.
4.1.8 New streets or roads which are a continuation of an existing street or road shall be a
continuation, without offset, of the existing road.
4.1.9 Where streets or roads in an adjoining subdivision end at the property line of the new
subdivision, the streets or roads of the adjoining subdivision shall be continued throughout
the new subdivision. Where no adjacent connections are platted, the roads in the new
subdivision shall be a reasonable projection of the streets or roads in the nearest
subdivision.
4.1.10 Names of new streets or roads shall be reviewed for use by the Grayson County 911
Addressing Coordinator. New streets or roads will be named to provide continuity with
existing streets or roads in adjacent subdivisions that may be expected to extend to the
proposed subdivision.
4.1.11 No landscaped “islands”, ornamental entrances, trees, decorative squares, or any other
obstruction to traffic shall be constructed or preserved within the right of way of a street or
road dedicated to the public without authorization from the Commissioners Court. If
landscaping and/or irrigation is proposed within the right of way, the owner shall create an
organization (homeowners association or neighborhood association) that will be responsible
for the maintenance and liability of the landscaping and/or irrigation system. The
organization shall have assessment authority to insure adequate funding for maintenance.
4.1.12 An owner that desires to obtain final plat approval of a subdivision containing existing
private/public roads within the subdivision shall provide satisfactory evidence to the
Commissioners Court that said streets and roads comply with the minimum current
standards for road construction as approved by the Court. The Commissioners Court may
require a certification from a Professional Engineer, licensed to practice in the State of
Texas, that the private streets/roads do comply with County construction standards and
specifications. Additional inspection and testing of the streets/roads may be required as
necessary. All expenses for certification, inspection and testing shall be the responsibility of
the owner. The roadway design plans shall contain the following statement executed by the
Professional Engineer responsible for the design:
I, ________________________, am a licensed professional engineer authorized to practice in
the State of Texas. I have been involved in the preparation of the plat application submittal on
behalf of the Applicant. The design of the proposed roadways and drainage improvements
complies with the Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual.
4.1.13 The owner/developer shall be responsible for the installation of street identification signs
and all other required signs identified on the construction plans prepared by the developer’s
engineer. All signs shall be designed and installed in accordance with the most current
version of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, unless approved by
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Grayson County Director of Development Services. Signs installed on roadways the county
accepts for maintenance will be maintained by the county. All other signs will be maintained
by the property owner's association.
4.1.14 Monument signs at the entrances to subdivisions shall be placed outside the right of way for
roads that desire county maintenance.
4.2 Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements
Acceptance of roads and drainage improvements for County maintenance requires a
separate action of the Commissioners Court and is at the discretion of the precinct
Commissioner. Approval of a final plat does not constitute acceptance of roads for County
maintenance.
4.2.1 A developer may apply for an exception to the paving requirement for local streets or roads
and the Commissioners Court may grant an exception when the smallest lot in the
subdivision is ten (10) acres or more in area and the roadway is owned by a homeowner’s
association and it is privately maintained.
4.2.2 Any exceptions to these Regulations require approval from the Commissioners Court, which
shall be granted only when the Commissioners Court, in its discretion, decides that there is
good cause for such exception.
4.3 Easements
4.3.1 Utility easements shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width along the front property line.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all utility easements are of the
proper width and location to serve the utility companies.
4.3.2 Installation of utility lines within Grayson County right of way shall meet requirements of
the most recently adopted Grayson County Policy, Procedures And Specifications Of Grayson
County, Texas For The Installation Of Driveway Culverts, Road Bores, Use Of Heavy
Equipment And Utility Lines Within Grayson County Road Right-of-Way.
4.3.3 If new streets or roads are constructed over existing petroleum pipeline crossings the pipe
shall be protected as follows:
• Encased pipe shall be a minimum of three (3) feet below the deepest proposed ditch
line.
• Non-cased pipe (of extra wall thickness meeting federal regulations) shall be a minimum
of four (4) feet below the deepest proposed ditch line.
• Grayson County will not accept roads for maintenance which contain a petroleum
pipeline within the right of way, other than a crossing pipeline. Approval from the pipeline
company is required for new streets/roads crossing easements.
4.3.4 Drainage easements shall be dedicated by the owner of sufficient width and location in
order to maintain and construct the storm water drainage system based on plans prepared
by a Professional Engineer.
4.3.5 Drainage easements shall generally be located along existing drainage channels and equal
the top width of the channel plus ten (10) feet on each side.
4.3.6 Where drainage crosses a street or road the storm drainage shall be carried in pipe(s) or
through bridges or culverts sized by a Professional Engineer at the developer’s expense.
Additional drainage easements, outside the right of way and at culvert crossings may be
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required by the Commissioners Court for maintenance and/or protection of the street/road
system.
4.3.7 Grayson County does not provide maintenance for drainage other than for drainage
necessary for protecting the street or road system.
4.4 Lots
4.4.1 If the owner of a proposed subdivision establishes, through soils test by a site evaluator,
registered sanitarian, or a registered Professional Engineer (all to be registered in the State
of Texas), that Class Ib, II, or III soils dominate a proposed subdivision, the owner may
request approval of lot sizes less than one acre, but at least ½ acre in size for access to a
public water supply and 1.0 acres without access to public water supply . Upon the request
for small lots, the Grayson County Commissioners Court may consider and authorize the
smaller lot. This process is to take place during the time the proposed subdivision plat is
being considered by the Court.
4.4.2 Lot sizes shall comply with the most recently adopted Grayson County Order Entitled On-
Site Sewage Facilities and shall meet all setback requirements identified in 30 TAC 285.90
Table X. If the Commissioners Court approves the ½ acres or larger lot size(s), the Director of
Development Services may authorize the construction and use of an OSSF once the
applicant meets all the other TCEQ and Grayson County requirements.
4.4.3 Any subdivision with lot sizes less than 1 acre must provide for concrete streets within the
development and the full frontage length of any existing County Road. Specifications for
construction are included in the Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard
Manual.
4.4.4 Building setback lines shall be fifty (50) feet from the edge of the right of way along all state
or federal roads and highways, as well as any road shown on the Grayson County
Thoroughfare Plan. The building setback line from all other streets and roads shall be
twenty-five (25) feet. Building setback lines shall be shown on the preliminary and final
plats. For property located within the Lake Ray Roberts Zoning District, the provisions of the
Lake Ray Roberts Zoning Ordinance shall apply for building setback requirements. No
building or structure may be permitted in the area between the setback and the roadway
right of way.
4.4.5 Lots shall be a minimum of sixty feet (60’) in width as measured along the front property
line. No more than two lots that are not at least one-hundred feet (100') in width as
measured along the front property line may be placed adjacent to each other.
4.4.6 All lots shall abut and have direct access to a County street or road or abut and have direct
access to a private or public road that has been constructed to the current construction
standards of these Regulations and which has the required dedicated right of way.
4.4.7 In all subdivisions and additions, monuments shall be established at the corners of each
block and lot in the subdivision, consisting of an iron rod or pipe that is easily distinguishable
from any other markers, set flush with the top of the ground.
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4.5 Floodplains
Subdivisions that are located in a flood zone as shown on the current Flood Insurance Rate
Map (FIRM) for Grayson County will comply with this section. Subdivisions containing a
floodway may be subject to an encroachment review and required to submit an
encroachment certification by a Professional Engineer. The developer shall be responsible
for the costs of any engineering studies and certifications necessary to determine the impact
of improvements on flood flows downstream and flood heights upstream and adjacent to
the subdivision.
4.5.1 All subdivision submittals shall comply with the most recently adopted Grayson County
Flood Damage Prevention Order.
4.5.2 The finished floor elevation for each lot located in the floodplain shall be shown on the plat
and the boundaries of the floodplain shall be delineated.
4.5.3 The preliminary and final plat shall be noted “A development permit is required from
Grayson County prior to any construction in the floodplain”.
4.5.4 Permanent type benchmarks shall be set in appropriate locations with the description and
elevation shown on the plat.
4.5.5 Grayson County is not responsible for the provision and maintenance of drainage to reduce
flood damage on individual private lots.
4.6 Private Subdivision Roadways
Private roadways are subject to the same platting, construction plan review, election of how
to secure performance, construction, inspection, acceptance (as complete) processes and
requirements, Warranty and Maintenance Bond requirements as a public road, and must be
constructed to Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual unless
otherwise provided in Section 4.2.1. Subdivisions utilizing private roads shall comply with
the following requirements:
4.6.1 To secure complete construction of the infrastructure, the Applicant may elect to have the
County withhold the recordation of the final plat until the County’s acceptance of the
roadway and drainage improvements as complete, or have the contractor provide a
performance bond or other financial guarantee. Although the Applicant is the beneficiary of
any financial guarantee, such financial guarantee must be submitted to the Director of
Development Services for review and approval. This is to verify that the Applicant has
adequately made provision for securing completion of the Private Road.
4.6.2 Where the Subdivision involves private roads, the following Plat Notes shall appear on or be
appended to the final plat in addition to any other Plat Notes required by these Regulations:
• Except as otherwise provided by Grayson County’s Subdivision Regulations, private
roads must meet the requirements in the Grayson County Engineering and
Construction Standard Manual.
• Streets/roads shown herein shall be maintained in perpetuity by the owners in the
subdivision and provisions established for assessment of property to provide for
perpetual maintenance.
• Grayson County will never accept or maintain the streets/roads unless they meet
the Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual in effect on the
date of acceptance.
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• A homeowner’s association will be created upon recordation of this plat.
Membership is mandatory for each lot owner. The homeowner’s association shall
be responsible for maintenance of the roads in this Subdivision in perpetuity with
such maintenance to be funded by dues collected from members. A copy of the
association rules shall be submitted with the plat for recording.
• All deeds conveying lots in this Subdivision must contain notice to the grantee that
all roads in the Subdivision are private and will not be maintained by Grayson
County.
• Roads must be maintained to such a standard that will allow access by police, fire,
and emergency service agencies. This, at a minimum, requires a travelable causeway
with an all-weather surface capable of supporting 75,000 pounds.
• Grayson County is not responsible for traffic enforcement within the Subdivision.
4.6.3 The developer will place a sign at the entrance to the subdivision advising that the
streets/roads are privately maintained. The sign will be clearly visible and will be maintained
in good repair by the developer and homeowners’ association.
4.6.4 A sixty (60) foot minimum access easement is required for all private streets or roads to
allow access by emergency services. This requirement may be waived by Commissioners
Court if the property owners of 50% of the parcels on a plat sign a petition requesting a
variance.
4.7 Design Requirements for Utilities
4.7.1 Utilities and their appurtenances shall be placed in dedicated utility easements.
4.7.2 Utility easements shall be outside the design-year (i.e., 25-yr) floodplain of the drainage
conveyance system.
4.7.3 Utilities placed within the 100-yr floodplain shall meet all local, state, and federal
requirements.
4.7.4 Refer to the Grayson County Engineering and Construction Standard Manual and Grayson
County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for additional utility placement requirements.
4.7.5 No structures, walls, or other obstructions shall be built over utility easements.
4.8 Shared Access Driveways
4.8.1 Where adequate driveway spacing cannot be achieved to meet the regulations of the Texas
Department of Transportation or Grayson County, shared access driveways may be
considered on state-maintained roadways. Shared access driveways will not be considered
from County Roads. TxDOT’s approval of a proposed shared access driveway shall be
submitted to Grayson County prior to plat approval.
4.8.2 Any plat submittal proposing shared access driveways shall also satisfy the following
requirements:
• Each of the lots sharing use of the shared access driveway shall hold equal, indivisible,
irrevocable and unrestricted rights in the shared access driveway, which rights shall be
established by a recorded easement and the easement shall run with the land of each of
the benefited lots. The easement instrument (plat or separate instrument) shall clearly
state each lot’s pro rata responsibility with respect to future maintenance and/or
repairs of the shared access driveway.
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• The postal address of each of the lots shall be based upon the public roadway from
which the shared access driveway gains access, and the mailboxes for each of the lots
shall be located together (i.e., clustered) along the edge of the right of way.
• Requirements as stated in Section 4.4.5.
4.8.3 Where a plat submittal proposes a shared access driveway, the following Plat Notes shall
appear on or be appended to the final plat in addition to any other Plat Notes required by
these Regulations:
• All deeds conveying lots in the Subdivision must contain a notice to the grantee that the
access easement is private and will not be maintained by Grayson County.
• The access easement must be maintained to such a standard that will allow access by
police, fire, and emergency service agencies. This, at a minimum, requires a travelable
causeway with an all-weather surface capable of supporting 75,000 pounds.
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5. VARIANCE
5.1 Criteria for Variances
5.1.1 The Commissioners Court shall have the authority to grant variances from these Regulations
when a special public interest and/or the requirement of justice demands relaxation of the
strict requirements of these rules. Any variance granted shall not have the effect of
nullifying the intent and/or purpose of these Regulations. The conditions upon which the
request for a variance is based shall be unique to the property in question, and not generally
applicable to other property.
5.1.2 Factors to be considered by the Commissioners Court in evaluating a request for variance
shall include:
• Whether strict enforcement of the Regulations would deny the Applicant the privileges
or safety of similarly situated property with similarly timed development;
• The actual situation of the property in question in relation to neighboring or similar
properties, such that no special privilege not enjoyed by other similar situated
properties may be granted;
• That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare, or injurious to other property, or will not prevent the orderly subdivision of the
land in the area in accordance with these Regulations; and,
• Whether there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved in the
proposed development such that strict application of these Regulations would deprive
the Applicant of the responsible use of their land, or would result in undue hardship to
the Applicant, through no fault of the Applicant.
5.2 Application Materials and Fees
5.2.1 Any person who wishes to apply for a variance should apply in writing to the Director of
Development Services with a list of, and detailed justification for, any variance(s) requested
at the time of plat submittal. The filing fee for a variance application shall be as set from
time-to-time by the Commissioners Court. Variance fees will be set annually by the Grayson
County Commissioners Court during their regular budget adoption process and can be found
at https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/dev.home
. All variance fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
and NON-TRANSFERABLE.
5.3 Grant or Denial of Variance
The decision of the Commissioners Court to grant or deny a variance will be final.
VARIANCES DO NOT APPLY TO OSSF REGULATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS OF STATE OR
FEDERAL LAW.
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6. ENFORCEMENT
The Commissioners Court of Grayson County shall have the authority to refuse to approve and
authorize any map or plat of any such subdivision, unless such map or plat meets the
requirements as set forth in these Regulations.
At the request of the Commissioners Court of Grayson County, the Criminal District Attorney or
any other prosecuting attorney representing the County may file an action in a court of
competent jurisdiction to:
• enjoin the violation or threatened violation of a requirement established by or adopted
under these Regulations, or
• recover damages in an amount adequate for the County to undertake any construction
or other activity necessary to bring about compliance with a requirement established by
or adopted under these Regulations.
• a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally violates a
requirement established by or adopted under this Act by the Commissioners Court.
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7. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is
held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the Regulations and the application thereof to
other persons and circumstances shall not be affected.
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8. EXCEPTIONS TO PLATTING
Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, the following exceptions to subdivision of land
and the filing of a plat are effective. The exceptions listed do not apply if new streets/roads are
to be constructed in order to provide a daughter tract with access frontage on a public or
private road or if access easements are provided for the use of tract owners adjacent to such
easements. An owner who claims an exception to platting may be required to submit
documentation to the County to verify he or she is complying with the qualifications of the
exception. The documentation may include an affidavit claiming the exception to platting and
including a detailed basis for the exception, under penalties of perjury, and copies of deeds or
other instruments creating the daughter tracts.
8.1 Lot Size
A plat is not required if:
• all of the daughter tracts are more than ten (10) acres in area; and
• the owner does not lay out on the parent tract any streets, alleys, squares, parks, or
other parts of the tract intended to be dedicated to public use or for the use of
purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the streets, alleys, squares,
parks, or other parts.
8.2 Family Grants
A plat is not required if the owner of a tract divides the tract and:
• the owner does not lay out a part of the tract for streets, alleys, access easements,
squares, parks, or other parts intended to be dedicated to public use or for the use of
purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the streets, alleys, squares,
parks, or other parts; and
• each of the lots is to be sold, given, or otherwise transferred to an individual who is
related to the owner within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity.
If any lot is sold, given, or otherwise transferred to an individual who is not related to the
owner of the parent tract within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity, the platting
requirements of these Regulations apply. Consanguinity and affinity are determined in
according with Texas Government Code Chapter 573. In general, the term third degree of
consanguinity refers to parents, children, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, great-
grandparent, great-grandchild, aunt who is a sister of a parent of the owner, uncle who is
the brother of a parent of the owner, nephew or niece who is a child of a brother or sister of
a parent of the owner. In general, the third degree of affinity includes the owner’s spouse,
any person related to the owner’s spouse in the third degree of consanguinity and the
spouse of any person related to the owner within the third degree of consanguinity.
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8.3 Phased Subdivisions
A plat is not required of an owner who divides a tract into two or more parts if:
• one daughter tract is to be retained by the owner and the other daughter tract is to be
transferred to another person who will further subdivide that tract subject to the plat
approval requirements of these Regulations and the Texas Local Government Code; and
• the owner does not lay out any streets, alleys, access easements, squares, parks, or
other parts of the tract intended to be dedicated to public use or for the use of
purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the streets, alleys, squares,
parks, or other parts.
Properties subdividing under this exemption are not eligible for an E911 address or an
OSSF permit.
8.4 Agriculture Use
A plat is not required of a landowner who divides a tract into two or more parts if:
• the owner does not lay out a part of the tract for streets, alleys, access easements,
squares, parks, or other parts intended to be dedicated to public use or for the use of
purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the streets, alleys, squares,
parks, or other parts; and
• every daughter tract is to be used primarily for agricultural use, as defined by Section 1-
d, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, or for farm, ranch, wildlife management or timber
production use within the meaning of Section 1-d-1, Article VIII, Texas Constitution.
If any daughter tract ceases to be used primarily for agricultural use or for farm, ranch,
wildlife management or timber production use, the platting requirements of these
Regulations apply.
Properties subdividing under this exemption are not eligible for an E911 address or an OSSF
permit.
8.5 Veterans Purchase
A plat is not required if all of the lots are sold to veterans through the Veteran’s Land Board
program and the owner of the parent tract does not lay out any streets, alleys, access
easements, squares, parks or other parts of the tract intended to be dedicated to public use
or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the streets, alleys,
squares, parks or other parts.
8.6 Government Land
A plat is not required for the subdivision of a tract of land belonging to the State or any State
agency, board, or commission or owned by the Permanent School Fund or any other
dedicated funds of the State unless the subdivision lays out any streets, alleys, access
easements, squares, parks or other parts of the tract intended to be dedicated to public use
or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the streets, alleys,
squares, parks or other parts.
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8.7 Sale of Government Land in a Floodplain
A plat is not required if the owner is a political subdivision of the State of Texas; the land is
located in a floodplain and the land is sold to adjoining landowners.
8.8 Partition Among Original Owners
A plat is not required for the division of a tract if:
• all parts are transferred to persons who own an undivided interest in the original tract
and a plat is filed before any further development of any part of the tract; and
• the owner does not lay out any streets, alleys, access easements, squares, parks, or
other parts of the tract intended to be dedicated to public use or for the use of
purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the streets, alleys, squares,
parks, or other parts.
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Appendix A – APPROVAL FLOW CHART
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Appendix A – APPROVAL FLOW CHART CONT’D
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Appendix A – APPROVAL FLOW CHART
STANDARD DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
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Appendix A – APPROVAL FLOW CHART
SHORT PLAT PROCESS
YES
YE
NO
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Appendix B - PLAT NOTES FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS
County Commissioners Approval
STATE OF TEXAS §
§ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF GRAYSON §
I, (CURRENT COUNTY JUDGE), County Judge of Grayson County, Texas do
hereby certify that this final plat, with field notes hereon, having been fully presented to the
Commissioners Court of Grayson County, Texas and by the said Court duly considered,
was on this day approved and the plat is authorized to be registered and recorded in the
proper records of the County Clerk of Grayson County, Texas.
_______________________________ _____________________
(Current County Judge), County Judge Date
Grayson County, Texas
County Clerk’s Approval
Certificate of Compliance
The undersigned, the County Clerk of Grayson County, Texas, does hereby certify that
on the _____ day of ________________, 20___, the Grayson County Commissioners
Court by appropriate minute order did find that this final plat of ____________________
is in compliance with applicable state and county subdivision regulations and did approve
the same for filing in the plat records of Grayson County, Texas.
Certified this _______ day of ______________________, 20____.
_________________________________________
County Clerk
Grayson County, Texas
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Appendix B– PLAT NOTES FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS
(Page 2)
Acceptance of Dedication of Any Public Ways
Certificate Acceptance of Dedication
The undersigned, the County Clerk of Grayson County, Texas does hereby certify that on
the _____ day of _______________, 20____, that all the owners of real property
described above did execute and deliver unto the Grayson County Commissioners Court
their dedication of all streets, alleys, parks, easements, and other public areas to the
public, a copy of which is affixed to the face of this plat; and the Grayson County
Commissioners Court did by appropriate minute order accept the dedication of all streets,
alleys, parks, easements and other public areas on behalf of the public.
Certified this _______ day of ___________________, 20____.
___________________________________
County Clerk
Grayson County, Texas
Dedication Statement for Privately Maintained Roads
The undersigned owner of the above described property states and acknowledges that
the _______ - foot wide strip of land designated as _________________________ is a
private access easement for the benefit of adjoining landowners only and that the road on
said easement is a private road and not a public road nor a County Road of which all
buyers or transferees of adjoining property are hereby notified and should take notice.
Witness my hand on this ______ day of ___________________________, 20____.
_____________________________
Owner
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Appendix C - DEVELOPER’S CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF GRAYSON §
This agreement entered into this ______ day of __________, 20___, by and between the
Grayson County Commissioners Court (hereinafter referred to as GCCC) and ___________
(hereinafter referred to as Developer), WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, as the Developer desires to obtain approval of proposed improvements to
the subdivision known as ______________ and to have the GCCC approve the streets,
roads, and drainage improvements, the Developer and the GCCC have reached agreement
in regard thereto :
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the Developer and the GCCC do
enter into the following agreement :
A. Upon the execution of this agreement, the plat, plans, specifications, and orders of the
GCCC, made in connection with the approval of this project, are confirmed, ratified, and
agreed upon by both parties and the Developer agrees to comply with such orders of GCCC
as applicable to said Subdivision; and all work will be done under the supervision of the
GCCC to County standards and in accordance with applicable County regulations.
B. The plat, plans, specifications, and County orders of the GCCC, referred to in Part ‘A’ above,
are made a part thereof.
C. The Developer will pay for and transfer ownership to the County or legally recognized
homeowner’s association (or equivalent), free and clear of all liens and costs, all of the
improvements provided by the plat, plans, specifications, and orders of the GCCC as
mentioned in Part ‘A’ and ‘B’ above.
D. The Subdivision may be developed in segments, but no construction of any building or any
lots within the Subdivisions (if the improvements are constructed in segments) shall occur
nor public utilities be supplied to any of said lots within the second segment, until financial
guarantees are deposited with the County, (if any of the improvements are to be
constructed by the County) or contracts and performance bonds are hereinafter required
for the first segment are delivered to and accepted by the County.
E. No work shall be performed within the proposed Subdivision until the Developer presents to
the GCCC a satisfactory financial guarantee in favor of the County. Such guarantee shall be
made for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price for all streets, roads, and
drainage work to be installed in the new Subdivision and shall be in the form as
promulgated by the GCCC.
F. No public facilities will be made available to any lot within any segment until the work on
each segment is performed as agreed upon.
G. All of the plans and specifications of the improvements herein mentioned shall be prepared
by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer, and all of the improvements shall be built under
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the supervision of such engineer, and the engineer shall certify to the County that, as each
segment is built, such segment as built is true and correct in accordance with the plans and
specifications, and that same was built under his supervision, and the certificate shall be
signed and sealed by such engineer. All of the expenses of such engineering shall be paid for
by the Developer. All contracts and engineering shall be delivered to the County.
H. Before work is begun on any improvement, the County shall be notified and arrangements
made for inspection by the County at such stages of construction as required and no
improvement constructed underground shall be covered by the Developer until inspected
by the County. At any time any construction is contrary to the plans and specifications, or
the installation is not satisfactory to County specifications, the County shall be empowered
to stop construction and require correct construction and installation at the Developer’s risk
and without liability to the County.
I. The work will be coordinated between the County and the Developer so that the utilities will
be in place before the permanent improvements are installed.
J. The requirements of this contract shall be binding on the Developer’s heirs, executors, and
assigns, and the Developer agrees to notify the assignee of any undeveloped lot of the
requirements of this contract before any conveyance is made.
K. The Developer will make his own arrangements with gas, electric, and telephone service for
extensions of their utilities.
L. TIME LIMITATIONS: All conditions, requirements, approvals, inspections and other actions
Referred to herein shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the date of this
agreement.
M. SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF parties have caused this agreement to be executed in duplicate as
of the first date above written.
DEVELOPER:
_______________________
By:____________________
ATTEST: GRAYSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT:
_____________________ _______________________
County Clerk
County Judge
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Appendix D - DECLARATION OF INTENT
TO
APPROVE FINAL PLAT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF GRAYSON §
A Declaration of Intent, issued by the Grayson County Commissioners Court (hereinafter
referred to as “GCCC”) on this date ___________ for the purpose of laying out the terms and
conditions which must be met before the authorization of the filing of the forthcoming final plat
of ___________________________________.
WHEREAS, the GCCC has been presented a preliminary plat of the subdivision of Property
within the unincorporated area of Grayson County; and WHERAS, the GCCC has reviewed
the preliminary plat for compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations and Road Standards
duly adopted by the GCCC; and WHEREAS, the GCCC has approved the preliminary plat
and authorized the preparation of the final plat based on conformance to the preliminary
plant; and WHEREAS, the GCCC hereby issues this Declaration of Intent in response to a
written request from the Developer.
NOW, THEREFORE, the GCCC hereby declares its intent to approve the final plat of
________________ If and when the following terms and conditions are met Within six (6)
months from the date of this Declaration:
1) Final plat prepared and submitted to GCCC for review in conformance with the approved
preliminary plat,
2) Engineering plans and specifications for all public improvements have been submitted and
approved,
3) Developer’s Contract and all other Documents, as required, have been submitted, and
4) SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
ATTEST:
___________________________
Developer
___________________________ __________________________
County Clerk, Grayson County County Judge, Grayson County
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Appendix E – OWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
Description of Property to be Subdivided:
Authorization.
I/we hereby certify that I/we am/are the owner(s) of the above described property. I/we am/are
respectfully requesting processing and approval of a Plat Application for the subdivision of the
Property. I/we hereby authorize _____________________________ to sign the Plat Application
and other necessary instruments on my/our behalf, and to act on my/our behalf during the
processing and presentation of the Plat Application. __________________________ shall be the
principal contact with the County in processing the Plat Application.
OWNER(S)
______________________________________________
Signature
Printed Name: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
______________________________________________
Signature
Printed Name: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
______________________________________________
Signature
Printed Name: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
[Continue with additional pages if necessary]
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Appendix F – CERTIFICATIONS
Unless the context clearly shows otherwise, the following Certifications must be on or appended
to each Plat.
1. Owners Certificate [where there is a public dedication]
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF GRAYSON
Whereas, _______________(owners name) are the owners of a tract of land situated in the
(name) Survey, Abstract No. (#), Grayson County, Texas, and being out of a (#) acre tract conveyed
to them by (name), and being more particularly described as follows:
(property description to be provided here)
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That __________________________(owner name) acting herein by and through its duly
authorized officers, does hereby certify and adopt this plat designating the herein above
described property as (Subdivision Name), an addition to Grayson County, Texas and does hereby
dedicate to the public use forever, the streets, rights-of-way, and other public improvements
shown thereon. The (owner name) does herin certify the following:
1. The streets and alleys, if any, are dedicated in fee simple for street and alley purposes.
2. All public improvements and dedications are free and clear of all debt, liens, and/or
encumbrances.
3. The easements and public use areas, as shown, and created by this plat, are dedicated, for the
public use forever, for the purposes indicated on this plat.
4. No buildings, fences, trees, shrubs or other imnprovements or growths shall be constructed or
placed upon, over or across the easements as shown, except that landscape improvements may
be placed in landscape easements.
5. Utility easements may be used for the mutual use and accommodation of the all public utilities
desiring to use or using the same unless the easement limits the use to particular utilities, said
use by public utilities being subordinate to the public’s use thereof.
6. The public utilities shall have the right to remove and keep removed all or parts of any buildings,
fences, trees, shrubs or other improvements or growths which may in any way endanger or
interfere with the construction, maintenance, or efficiency of their respective systems in said
easements.
7. The Public Utilities shall at all times have the full right of ingress and egress to or from their
respective easement for the purpose of construction, reconstructing, inspecting, patrolling,
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maintaining, reading meters and adding to or removing all or parts of their respective systems
without the necessity at any time of procuring permission from anyone.
8. The owners of the lots adjacent to or upon which drainage easements are created by this plat or
the homeowner’s association will be responsible for the maintenance and or the reconstruction
of the drainage improvements constructed in said easements for the purpose of assuring the flow
of storm water to the degree required by the design and original construction
9. Grayson County will not be responsible for maintenance or repair of drainage improvements on
private lots or adjacent thereto.
10. Grayson County shall have the full right of ingress and egress to or from a drainage easement if
necessary to maintain or repair the effect the drainage system in that easement is having on the
use and maintenance of a roadway and the drainage sysetms of the roadway.
11. Roadways of the Subdivision are public roads and neither applicant or any future owner has the
right to obstruct the Roadways by a fence, gate, or otherwise.
12. All modifications to this document shall be by means of plat and approved by Grayson County.
13. This plat is subject to the Subdivision Regulations of Grayson County, Texas.
WITNESS, my hand, this the ___________day of ______________, 20__.
BY:
Authorized signature.
Printed name and title.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS _______ day of _________, ______.
______________________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
My commission expires: __________________
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2. OWNER CERTIFICATION-PRIVATE
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF GRAYSON
Whereas, _______________(owners name) are the owners of a tract of land situated in the
(name) Survey, Abstract No. (#), Grayson County, Texas, and being out of a (#) acre tract conveyed
to them by (name), and being more particularly described as follows:
(property description to be provided here)
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That __________________________(owner name) acting herein by and through its duly
authorized officers, does hereby certify and adopt this plat designating the herein above
described property as (Subdivision Name), an addition to Grayson County, Texas
The owner(s) of the property described above and wish to subdivide same into lot(s) and
block(s), do hereby adopt this plat attached hereto and titled
“_____________________________ to Grayson County, Texas” as our legal subdivision of same
and do hereby dedicate to the owners of the lots in said subdivision, public utilities serving said
subdivision, emergency services providers with jurisdiction and public service agencies, the use
of all the private streets and other easements shown hereon and do hereby grant an express
easement across said private streets shown hereon for the use, benefit and accommodation of
the County for any purpose related to the exercise of a governmental service or function,
including, but not limited to emergency vehicle access, inspection services and code enforcement
and for the mutual benefit, use and accommodation of all public utility entities. All streets shown
hereon are private streets and are not dedicated for use as public streets or rights-of-way, and
the public shall have no right to use any portion of such private streets. The sale of the lot(s)
shown on this plat shall be made subject to the restrictions and conditions recorded in the Official
Public Records of Grayson County
By filing this plat of record, owner(s) and all future owners by purchasing lots with
reference to this plat acknowledge and covenant that Grayson County is not accepting the
Subdivision Roadways for maintenance and shall have no obligation to maintain or repair the
Roadways in this Subdivision.
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That Utility easements may be used for the mutual use and accommodation of the all
public utilities desiring to use or using the same unless the easement limits the use to particular
utilities.
That the public utilities shall have the right to remove and keep removed all or parts of
any buildings, fences, trees, shrubs or other improvements or growths which may in any way
endanger or interfere with the construction, maintenance, or efficiency of their respective
systems in said easements.
That the Public Utilities shall at all times have the full right of ingress and egress to or from
their respective easement for the purpose of construction, reconstructing, inspecting, patrolling,
maintaining, reading meters and adding to or removing all or parts of their respective systems
without the necessity at any time of procuring permission from anyone.
That the owners of the lots adjacent to or upon which drainage easements are created by
this plat or the homeowner’s association will be responsible for the maintenance and or the
reconstruction of the drainage improvements constructed in said easements for the purpose of
assuring the flow of storm water to the degree required by the design and original construction.
That Grayson County will not be responsible for maintenance or repair of drainage
improvements on private lots or adjacent thereto.
Grayson County shall have the full right of ingress and egress to or from a drainage
easement if necessary for emergency repair if the drainage system in that easement is causing
flooding or damage downstream.
A homeowner’s association will be created upon recordation of this plat. Membership is
mandatory for each lot owner. The homeowner’s association shall be responsible for
maintenance of the roads in this Subdivision in perpetuity with such maintenance to be funded
by dues collected from members.
Roads will be maintained to such a standard that will allow access by police, fire, and
emergency service agencies. This, at a minimum, requires a travelable causeway with an all-
weather surface capable of supporting 75,000 pounds.
WITNESS, my hand, this the ___________day of ______________, 20__.
BY:
Authorized signature.
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Printed name and title.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS _______ day of _________, ______.
______________________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
My commission expires: __________________
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3. LIENHOLDER CERTIFICATE (IF APPLICABLE)
____________________________________ (hereinafter “Lienholder”) holds a lien on the
property made the subject of the foregoing Subdivision Plat which is shown by an instrument
filed at ___________ in the Official Public Records of Grayson County, Texas (hereinafter “Lien”).
Lienholder agrees to subordinate its Lien to the interests of the public in the roads and public
easements dedicated by the foregoing Plat. Lienholder joins in the dedication of the roads and
public easements as shown on the Plat to the extent of its lien interest in the property. The
undersigned covenants that he/she is authorized to sign this certification on behalf of the
Lienholder and to bind the Lienholder by his/her signature.
___________________________________ (“Lienholder”)
By: ___________________________________________
Its: ___________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS _______ day of _________, ______.
______________________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
My commission expires: __________________
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4. SURVEYOR’S CERTIFICATION
I am a Registered Professional Land Surveyor licensed by the State of Texas. This Plat is a true and
accurate representation of the property described and platted hereon as determined by an actual
survey made on the ground under my direction and supervision.
The property ____ is ____ is not _____is partially within the 100 year floodplain
By: ______________________________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________
R.P.L.S. Number: _______________________
(Seal):
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5. CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT’S ENGINEER
I, ________________________, am a licensed professional engineer authorized to practice in the
State of Texas. I have been involved in the preparation of the plat application submittal on behalf
of the Applicant. The design of the proposed roadways and the design of the proposed drainage
improvements and facilities complies with the Grayson County Engineering and Construction
Standard Manual. Based on my review, the Subdivision is suitable for the use of On-Site Sewage
Facilities.
By: ______________________________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________
P.E. Number: _______________________
(Seal):
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6. CERTIFICATE OF DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OR DESIGNEE
This Plat meets the requirements of the Grayson County Subdivision Regulations.
_____________________________________
Grayson County Director of Development Services
Date: ________________________________
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7. CERTIFICATE OF DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OR DESIGNEE WHERE
APPROVAL OF PLAT INSTRUMENT DELEGATED
CERTIFCATION OF GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS
I, ________________________, as Director of Development Services (designee) have been
delegated the authority to approve the foregoing _______ Plat on behalf of the Commissioners
Court of Grayson County, Texas. I hereby certify I exercised this authority on _____________ to
APPROVE the foregoing ________Plat as the act and deed of the Grayson County Commissioners
Court. This approval does not create an obligation upon Grayson County for the construction
and/or maintenance of any roads or other improvements shown on the foregoing instrument.
_____________________________________________
Grayson County Director of Development Services (or Designee)
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Appendix G – SAMPLE PERFORMANCE BOND
Performance Bond for Subdivision Improvements
Date: _________________ Bond No. _________
Penal Sum: $___________ (____________________________ and ______/100 U.S. Dollars)
Obligee:
Grayson County, Texas
County Judge
Grayson County Courthouse
100 W Houston St.
Sherman, TX 75090
Principal/Subdivider:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Surety:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Effective Date: On submission of the Performance Bond to the Grayson County Development Services
Department, being __________________.
Start Date: On the date the Developer’s Contract and Final Plat are Approved.
Expiration Date: On the date a Substantial Completion Letter is issued by the Director of Development
Services. This period being described herein as the “Performance Period.”
KNOWN BY ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS: That we, _____________________ (“Principal”) as
Principal, and _____________________________(“Surety”) as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto
Grayson County, Texas (“Obligee”) as Obligee, in the penal sum of
______________________________________________________________________________
(________________________________DOLLARS AND _______/CENTS) (“Penal Sum”) for payment
whereof the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators, executors,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents:
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WHEREAS, Principal will construct, or cause to be constructed the Road and Drainage
Infrastructure Improvements (as defined below) shown on the Final Plat and in the accompanying filings
pursuant to the plans and specifications approved by the County for the ___________________________
SUBDIVISION (the “Subdivision”), a Final Plat being on file with the Grayson County Clerk, with such
construction to be completed within the Performance Period set forth above and free of defects that
prevent acceptance by the County of the Subdivision Improvements as complete.
WHEREAS, this bond is issued pursuant to the County’s Subdivision Regulations (as the same may
be amended from time to time), and must be in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the
estimated construction costs of the Road and Drainage Infrastructure Improvements which are defined
as: roads, streets, alleys, bridges, ditches, stormwater control and drainage improvements and facilities,
and items associated therewith. The Road and Drainage Infrastructure Improvements are hereinafter
referred to as “Subdivision Improvements”.
WHEREAS, Principal and Surety firmly bind themselves to the obligation to construct the
Subdivision Improvements in accordance with the County-approved plans and specifications within the
Performance Period, free of defects that prevent acceptance by the County of the Subdivision
Improvements as complete.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH, that
If within the Performance Period the Principal shall faithfully complete the Subdivision Improvements in
accordance with the County-approved plans and specifications, then this obligation shall be void;
otherwise to remain in full force and effect. If the Principal fails in its obligation, on demand by the Obligee
the Surety must: 1) within 30 calendar days after notice is issued by Obligee pay over to the Obligee the
cost to complete the Subdivision Improvements in accordance with the County approved plans and
specifications as determined by the Obligee’s engineering estimate, and/or to repair or reconstruct any
defective work preventing acceptance by the County of the Subdivision Improvements as complete as
determined by the Obligee’s engineering estimate; OR 2) Within fifteen (15) calendar days after notice is
issued by Obligee, notify the Obligee in writing of its election to promptly commence and complete
construction, re-construction, replacement, repair, or maintenance of the Subdivision Improvements
pursuant to the County-approved construction plans and specifications for the Subdivision Improvements.
The surety may not engage the Principal to complete the Subdivision Improvements without prior written
consent of the Obligee, which consent may by withheld in the Obligee’s sole discretion.
Unless a separate Maintenance Bond is Provided, this Bond shall extend to cover the Two (2) year
warranty period required by the County’s Subdivision Regulations and shall protect the Obligee against
defects in materials or workmanship, including but not limited to damage to or deterioration of the
Subdivision Improvements, that occur before and during the Two (2) year period following the County’s
acceptance of the Subdivision Improvements as complete, due to any cause and to ensure that the
Subdivision Improvements remain serviceable and maintained during such period.
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Surety for value received stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition
of time for completion or the work to be performed, or the plans, specifications or drawings shall in any
way affect its obligation on this Bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension
of time, or change to plans and specifications or to the work to be performed thereunder.
Any action under this Bond or arising out of the project covered by this Bond shall have as its sole,
mandatory venue a court of competent jurisdiction in Grayson County, Texas. Texas law shall govern.
Signed, sealed and dated this _____ day of _______________________, 20_____.
Principal: ____________________________________
By: _________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
Surety: _______________________________________
By: __________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
______________________________________, known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed on the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the
purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MYHAND AND SEAL of the office this the _____ day of ____________, 20_____A.D.
__________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
______________________________________, known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed on the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the
purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MYHAND AND SEAL of the office this the _____ day of ____________, 20_____A.D.
__________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
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Appendix H – SAMPLE MAINTENANCE BOND
Maintenance Bond
Date: _________________ Bond No. _________
Penal Sum: $___________ (____________________________ and ______/100 U.S. Dollars)
Obligee:
Grayson County, Texas
County Judge
Grayson County Courthouse
100 W Houston St.
Sherman, TX 75090
Principal/Subdivider:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Surety:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Start Date: Date of Final Acceptance as complete of the Road and Drainage Infrastructure Improvement(s)
by the Director of Development Services. Acceptance Date: ________________________________.
Expiration Date: On the date that is TWO (2) year after the Acceptance Date of the completed Road and
Drainage Infrastructure Improvement(s) (hereinafter “Subdivision Improvements”). Said two years being
described herein as the “Maintenance Period.”
KNOWN BY ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS: That we, _____________________ (“Principal”) as
Principal, and _____________________________(“Surety”) as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto
Grayson County, Texas (“Obligee”) as Obligee, in the penal sum of
______________________________________________________________________________
(________________________________DOLLARS AND _______/CENTS) (“Penal Sum”) for payment
whereof the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators, executors,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents:
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WHEREAS, Principal has constructed, or caused to be constructed, and the County has approved
the Subdivision Improvements (defined below) for the ___________________________ SUBDIVISION
(the “Subdivision”).
WHEREAS, this bond is issued pursuant to the County’s Subdivision Regulations (as the same may
be amended from time to time), and covers One Hundred Percent (100%) of the construction costs for
the Subdivision Improvements which consist of Road and Drainage Infrastructure Improvements for the
Subdivision defined as roads, streets, alleys, bridges, ditches, stormwater control and drainage
improvements and facilities, vegetative cover, and items associated therewith.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH, that
1. The foregoing recitals and statements are each all true and correct.
If Principal shall maintain and keep in good repair the Subdivision Improvements, including
maintenance and repair due to defects in materials, workmanship, and including damage to or
deterioration of the Subdivision Improvements that occur before and during the Maintenance
Period due to any cause, and further ensure that the Subdivision Improvements remain
serviceable and maintained during for the Two (2) year Maintenance Period, this bond shall be
null and void; otherwise this bond shall remain a valid and enforceable obligation of the Principal
and the Surety. Generally, the Principal will be given notice and a 30 day cure period unless the
time remaining on Maintenance Period does not allow for a 30 day cure period.
2. If the Principal defaults on its obligation hereunder, a notice of default will be sent to the Principal
and the Surety. The Surety shall have the following options:
(a) Within 15 days of the date that notice of default is issued by the Obligee, agree to the
Obligee doing or causing the work to be done, and pay the Obligee for such work in the
amount of the engineer’s cost estimate determined by the Obligee’s engineer. The cost
estimate is not required to exist at the time of the agreement. Once agreed, the
engineered cost estimate will be determined.
(b) Pay the Obligee within fifteen (15) calendar days after notice of default is issued by the
Obligee, the amount the Obligee deems necessary based on a general cost estimate
including contingency as set forth in the default letter, to ensure that any or all of the
Subdivision Improvements are performing and do not have defects in materials or
workmanship, correct damage to or deterioration of the Subdivision Improvements, and
take action to make the Subdivision Improvements serviceable and maintained. Such
payment shall be paid to Obligee in Grayson County, Texas, before 2:00 p.m. Central
Standard Time on or before the twentieth (20
th
) day after the date of such notice. Funds
may be received by wire transfer, or
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(c) Within fifteen (15) calendar days after notice of default is issued by Obligee, notify the
Obligee in writing of its election to promptly commence and complete construction, re-
construction, replacement, repair, or maintenance of the Subdivision Improvements
pursuant to the County-approved construction plans for the Subdivision Improvements.
The surety may not engage the Principal to complete the Subdivision Improvements
without prior written consent of the Obligee, which consent may by withheld in the
Obligee’s sole discretion.
If the surety does not notify the Obligee of the option to be utilized within fifteen (15) calendar days after
notice of default is issued by Obligee, Surety agrees that such shall constitute an election by Surety to pay
the Obligese as provided in Section 2 (b) above.
Surety for value received stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, or addition
of time for completion or the work to be performed, or the plans, specifications or drawings shall in any
way affect its obligation on this Bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension
of time, or change to plans and specifications or to the work to be performed thereunder.
Any action under this Bond or arising out of the project covered by this Bond shall have as its sole,
mandatory venue a court of competent jurisdiction in Grayson County, Texas. Texas law shall govern.
Signed, sealed and dated this _____ day of _______________________, 20_____.
Principal: ____________________________________
By: _________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
Surety: _______________________________________
By: __________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
______________________________________, known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed on the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the
purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MYHAND AND SEAL of the office this the _____ day of ____________, 20_____A.D.
__________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
______________________________________, known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed on the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the
purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MYHAND AND SEAL of the office this the _____ day of ____________, 20_____A.D.
__________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
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Appendix I – ALL BILLS PAID AFFIDAVIT
Owner:
Affiant:
Bank:
Project Description/Location:
In order to induce the Owner and Bank as stated above the undersigned Affiant hereby certifies, under
oath, that all obligations of Affiant incurred in the connection with Work completed at the site of
otherwise named have been paid.
Affiant warrants, represents, and certifies that all laborers, subcontractors, materialmen, and all other
person or parties who have provided labor or materials through, for, or on behalf of the Affiant to the
above-noted construction project have been paid in full, and the Affiant is not aware of any claim for
payment or lien by such person or party who has furnished Work on the project through or under
Affiant.
Affiant, and all of his or its agents, employees, successors, assigns, subsidiaries, and legal
representatives, will and do hereby waive and release all Mechanic's liens, or similar lien rights, which
have or might arise as a result of the Affiant's or Affiant's agents' or employees providing labor and
materials to the above-noted project covered by applications for payment by Affiant.
Affiant indemnifies and holds Owner harmless from any liens, debts or obligations which arise as a result
of labor or material provided by or through Affiant to the project.
_________________________________
By: ______________________________
[Signature of Affiant]
Printed Name: ______________________ Title: ____________________
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me on this ____ day of __________, 20____, by
______________________, ___________________ [title] of _____________________
[subcontractor/supplier], known to me or proved through photo identification.
__________________________________ Notary Public in and for the State of Texas My commission
expires: _______________
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Appendix J – RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
§
§
COUNTY OF GRAYSON
§
For and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) in hand paid by Grayson County, Texas, the
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and other good and valuable consideration, including the
benefits that will accrue to my property, I, ____________________________________, (“GRANTOR”) of
Grayson County, Texas, as the owner of that certain tract of land in Grayson County, Texas, depicted by
metes and bounds description in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes of
this dedication, do hereby dedicate same to Grayson County, Texas, for the use and benefit of the public
as a perpetual right-of-way and easement for the passage and accommodation of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic, and the construction, operation, use, maintenance, inspection, repair, alteration, and
replacement of a paved road within the boundaries of the right-of-way and easement area, and for all
other purposes for which a public road and right-of-way is commonly used, including installing, repairing,
maintaining, altering, replacing, relocating and operating utilities in, into, upon, over, across, and under
said right-of-way, and including but not limited to all such uses permitted by the Laws of the State of Texas
and the rules of Grayson County, Texas.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said right-of-way and easement unto Grayson County, Texas, its successors and
assigns, and GRANTOR hereby binds himself, his successors and assigns to warrant and forever defend, all
and singular, said premises unto Grayson County, Texas, its successor and assigns, against every person
whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof.
GRANTOR convenants and agrees that GRANTOR and GRANTOR’S heirs, representatives, successors and
assigns shall at no time erect, place or construct, or cause to be erected, placed or constructed in, into,
upon, over, across or under any easements granted herein any temporary or permanent structures, and
it is further agreed that Grayson County, Texas, shall have the right to excavate and fill upon said
permanent easement, any fences, buildings or other obstructions as may now be found upon said
permanent easement.
It is further intended that the permanent right-of-way and easement herein granted to Grayson County,
Texas, shall run with the land and forever by a right in and to the land belonging to GRANTOR, and
GRANTOR’S successors and assigns, and said grant is expressly excepted from any right of reversion of
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said premises under any prior deeds in GRANTOR’S chain of title. The permanent right-of-way and
easement rights and privileges granted therein are exclusive, and GRANTOR covenants that he will not
convey any other easement or conflicting rights within the area covered by the grant to any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this dedication instrument is executed this ____ day of ____________________,
20___.
By: ________________________
_________________, Grantor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF GRAYSON
BEFORE ME the undersigned authority in and for Grayson County, Texas, on this day personally
appears ____________________, known to be or proved to be through __________________________
(description of identity or other document) to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this _______ day of
____________________, 20_____.
________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
________________________
Notary’s Name (Printed)
________________________
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(Notary Seal) ` Notary’s Commission Expire
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
This is to certify that the interest and real property conveyed by this dedication instrument the
_____ day of ________________, 20____, from _________________________ to Grayson County,
Texas, has been duly accepted subject to all terms and conditions contained therein, and the
Commissioners Court of Grayson County, Texas, has consented to recordation of such dedication
instrument to its duly authorized officer.
_______________________
Date
_______________________
Grayson County Judge
ATTEST:
_______________________
Grayson County Clerk
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RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT
EXHIBIT “A” – PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
