Published: January 09, 2009 04:22 pm         

County commissioners tackling new subdivision rules, regulations

Hunt County commissioners held a workshop Thursday morning regarding updated subdivision rules and regulations for Hunt County.

The meeting lasted just under 25 minutes with commissioners coming to a consensus on minor issues pertaining to already planned subdivisions and additional phases to subdivisions. Questions arose as to what would be grandfathered in under the existing subdivision rules and regulations, which were adopted in 1991.

“What I’m going to be working on is the grandfathering in of existing developments and phases,” said County Judge John Horn.

According to Horn, the proposed rules and regulations have several advantages over the existing rules and regulations. He explained that the proposed rules and regulations incorporate more engineering data and place more responsibility on the developers. Additionally, the proposed rules and regulations require time periods pertaining to completion dates and the filing of documents.

Floodplain construction, fire suppression, and constructions and maintenance bonds are addressed in the proposed rules and regulations.

The proposed subdivision rules and regulations contain minimum road frontage based on lot size. A lot size less than one acre or in a cul-de-sac require an 80-foot minimum frontage. A lot between one and two acres will require a minimum frontage of 120 feet. A lot between two and five acres will require a minimum frontage of 200 feet, and a lot five acres or larger will require a minimum frontage of 275 feet.

Commissioners have held several workshops regarding the subdivision rules and regulations during the past year. Workshops have included the establishment of a committee, drafting and revisions.

Public hearings will be held prior to the adoption of the new subdivision rules and regulations. Once adopted, the new subdivision rules and regulations will be posted to the Hunt County web site.

Horn added that once the new subdivision rules and regulations are adopted, work will continue to enhance the document. “We’ll have an up-to-speed document and template,” said Horn.

     

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