Platting Process

Documents for Platting

Plat Application

Every request for a subdivision plat review must be submitted via the Plat Application and must have original signatures.
A pre-application conference must occur before official submittal
A submittal is not considered administratively complete until all materials as indicated on the application are provided

Conformance with Zoning

All plats must conform to the zoning district in which they are located before they can be approved and/or filed.
When the zoning is not consistent with the proposed plat a Zoning Change Application must be submitted.

Plat Review Checklist

A Plat Review Checklist assists in preparation of all plats. The checklist must be completed and included in the plat submittal package.

Plat Fees

Plat Fees will be determined upon the Fees and Use Schedule.

Owner’s Certificate, Title Blocks, & Signatures Required on Plats

Owner’s Certificates required on plats are described in the Plat Certificates document.
Title Blocks required on plats are described in the Title Block Formats document.
Signatures required on plats are described in the Signature Blocks for Plats document.

Surveyor Information

All surveys and utility construction projects must use the Town of Westlake GPS Controls/Survey Benchmarks.

Digital Submittal

All submittals including application and plat drawings must be submitted digitally via email
Plats will not be accepted by courier.

Plat Classification in General

Applicants should check with the Planning and Development Director to determine if a proposed subdivision plat will be reviewed as a preliminary plat, final plat, minor plat, development plat, conveyance plat, a replat, amended plat, or a plat vacation. The type of plat may also be determined at a pre-platting conference.

Preliminary Site Evaluation

Allows evaluation of the proposed development
Require for all major subdivisions prior to the construction of improvements
Is NOT a preliminary or final plat
Time limits applicable to plats do not apply to a preliminary site evaluation
Requires Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council Approval
Example of Preliminary Site Evaluation

Final Plat

Required for all subdivisions of property
Prepared in accordance with approved preliminary site evaluation
Requires Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council approval
Example of Final Plat

Minor Plat

Preliminary site evaluation not required
Subdivision does not encompass more than four tracts or lots, which do not require extension of municipal utilities
Subdivided land does not alter utility installations, drainage, streets, or building setbacks
All lots front an existing street
Lots conform to other lots and maintain the same zoning
Requires approval of Town Staff
Example of Minor Plat

Replat

Subdivision of an already platted lot into tow or more lots within the same addition
Requires Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council approval
Example of Replat

Amended Plat

Use for technical amendments to existing platted properties
Revising property lines, combining lots, revising easements
Example of Amended Plat

Plat Filing

Once a plat has been approved by Town Staff or Town Council a plat may be ready to file with its respective county jurisdiction.
Applicants must provide Tax Certificates and the approved plat with owner’s signatures and surveyor or engineer’s seal to the Town. Tax Certificates have a raised/stamped seal to confirm authenticity.
- Tarrant County Tax Certificates can be obtained at the Tarrant County Tax-Assessor Collector Office
- Denton County Tax Certificates can be obtained by visiting this link
The Town will acquire additional town signatures and file the plat at the respective county.
Public Improvements must be accepted before filing of a plat.

Processing of Plat Application

The Planning and Development Director will coordinate the review of subdivision plats with other Town Departments. No subdivision plat will be considered until the subdivision plat application, all required documents, and all plat fees have been received.

When the staff review is complete, written comments will be provided to the applicant identifying items requiring response. Written responses to each comment must be received from the applicant before the plat is scheduled for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council, where necessary.

For More Info

Refer to our codes of ordinances for more information regarding platting procedures.