Exceptions to Plat Requirement
Local Government
Code 232.0015
The owners of a tract of land divides the tract into two or more parts and
does not lay out 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:
- The land is used primarily for agricultural uses, or for farm, ranch,
wildlife management, or timber production use {subsection (c) 2}; or
- The tract is divided into four or fewer parts and the parts are sold, given,
or otherwise transferred to an individual who is related to the owner within the
third consanguinity or affinity {subsection (e)}; or
- All of the lots of the subdivision are more than 10 acres in area;
{subsection (f)}; or
- All of the lots are sold to veterans through the Veterans' Land Board
Program {subsection (g)}; or
- The tract owned by the State or other State agency, board, or commission, or
owned by the permanent school fund, or any other dedicated funds of the State
{subsection (h)}; or
- The owner of the land is a political subdivision of the State, the land is
situated in a flood plain, and the lots are sold to adjacent landowners
{subsection (I)}; or.
- One new part is to be retained by the owner, and the other new part is to be
transferred to another person who will further subdivide the tract subject to
the plat approval requirements of these regulations {subsection (j)}; or.
- All parts of the tract are transferred to persons who owned an undivided
interest in the original tract, and a plat is filed before any further
development of any part of the tract {subsection (k)}.
Washington County request a courtesy notification letter from a land
owner/developer, who believes his/her division is an exception to the Platting
requirements. A survey, or sketch, of the division would be helpful. The
Washington County Road and Bridge Department shall forward to the appropriate
Commissioner for review. Amended 12-10-02
If you do not meet the requirements for an exception, you
should contact your surveyor/engineer for your most helpful resource in the
Platting Requirements.
The Road & Bridge Department has the Rules and Regulations for
Subdivisions within Washington County available at $25.00 each. If you have any
further questions please contact the office at (979)277-6275.