Platting Process

Documents for Platting

Plat Application

• Every request for a subdivision plat review must be submitted via the Plat Application and have original signatures.
• A pre-application conference must occur before the 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 inconsistent with the proposed plat a Zoning Change Application must be submitted.

Plat Review Checklist

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

Plat Fees

• Plat Fees are determined by the most recently adopted Fee 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.