Plat Process & Information

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Step By Step - Platting Process Guide

Step 1: Acquire Letters of Certification (LOC) from required entities, as defined by current development process.

Step 2: Complete the Fee Calculations using provided calculator. Fees can be paid at submittal.

Step 3: Complete Application in its entirety, to include: Checklist, Calculated Fees, LOC's.

Step 4: Submit Completed Package to City Staff during Submittal Window. Staff will inspect package for completeness.

  • If Accepted: Case Manager is assigned, and Technical Completeness Review commences.
  • If Returned: Applicant shall make adjustments and resubmit per Submittal Window.

Step 5: Staff performs Technical Completeness Review 

  • If Complete: The application is Filed.
  • If Incomplete: Applicant shall make adjustments and resubmit per Submittal Window.

Step 6: Application is distributed to reviewing entities. Entities will notify Case Manager of any deficiencies.

Step 7: Case Manager compiles deficiencies into a report and proceeds in one of the two following ways.

  • The Report is Added to the Planning Commission Agenda resulting in one of the three outcomes listed below.
    • Approved
    • Approved with conditions - Applicant can resubmit at any time
    • Denied - Resubmit based on Submittal Window
  • Administrative Review
    • Approved
    • Approved with conditions - Applicant can resubmit at any time
    • Denied - Resubmit based on Submittal Window

Platting Entitlement Process Flowchart - Current Anticipated Timeline for Plat Application Processing

Preliminary Plats

A preliminary plat is a tentative plat, including supporting data, indicating a proposed subdivision design. The preliminary plat and the review thereof are intended to produce a subdivision design in which all planning factors are recognized and reconciled, prior to submission of the final plat. A preliminary plat is intended to provide the next step in the refinement of the proposed overall project. Preliminary plats often include two or more phases (intended final plats).

  1. Step 1 - LOC's
  2. Step 2 - Calculate Fees
  3. Step 3 - Application
  4. Step 4 - Submit

The following Letters of Certification (LOC) are required for a Preliminary Plat to be submitted:

Once the above items are complete you can submit online via the Permitting Portal
Questions? Contact - engineeringtechs@newbraunfels.gov or (830) 221-2016

Utility Providers

To include water and wastewater availability, capacity, distance to the existing line(s) from the project.
View Utility Providers and LOC Forms
View Sample LOC

Texas Department of Transportation

As it pertains to Access and Right of Way.
Contact TXDOT
View Sample LOC

Local Counties

Conditional Approval if installing Private Wells, and/or Onsite Sewage Facilities
Contact Comal County
Contact Guadalupe County

Final Plats

The culminating step in the platting process to achieve a map of certain described land prepared in accordance with the platting ordinance as an instrument for the recording of real estate interests in the county recorder’s office. A final plat shows the exact layout of the individual lots, blocks and streets, and contains all other descriptions, locations, specifications, dedications, provisions, and information concerning parks, school sites, drainage ways, easements, alleys, and/or any other elements as required by the platting ordinance. The information indicated on the plat is binding and can only be revised through the approval of a new plat to replace it. To be recorded upon completion and acceptance of public improvements or authorized financial security is posted.


  1. Step 1 - LOC's
  2. Step 2 - Calculate Fees
  3. Step 3 - Application
  4. Step 4 - Submit

The following Letters of Certification (LOC) are required for a Final Plat to be submitted:

Engineering

With Public Improvements
Approved Public Infrastructure Permit must be presented with Final Plat Application

Without Public Improvements - Letter of Certification
Traffic Impact Analysis Process

Final Plat (Public Improvements Not Required) Letter of Certification

Once the above items are complete you can submit online via the Permitting Portal

Questions? Contact - engineeringtechs@newbraunfels.gov or (830) 221-2016

Utility Providers

To include water and wastewater availability, capacity, distance to the existing line(s) from the project.
View Utility Providers and LOC Forms
View Sample LOC

Texas Department of Transportation

As it pertains to Access and Right of Way.
Contact TXDOT
View Sample LOC

Local Counties

Conditional Approval if installing Private Wells, and/or Onsite Sewage Facilities
Contact Comal County
Contact Guadalupe County

Additional Resources

  1. Construction Plans
  2. Recordation Process
  3. Plat Waiver Requests

Construction Plans

Construction plans are the drawings and technical specifications, including bid documents and contract conditions, where applicable, providing a graphic and written description of the character and scope of the work to be performed in the construction of a phase of subdivision (final plat).

Floodplain Permit - Application & Details
If you are proposing a development of any kind (constructing a new building, adding on to an existing building, clearing land, placing fill, grading land, mining, dredging, drilling, etc...) in a floodplain, you MUST submit this application for a Floodplain Development Permit to the Building Division.

Depending upon the type of development you are proposing, additional forms may be required. For example, all new buildings in a Special Flood Hazard Area require an Elevation Certificate to document that the lowest floor of the building is elevated to a certain height relative to the anticipated flood crest of the “base flood” event. The Elevation Certificate and other forms are provided online and at the Building Division, but should only be completed if they are required for the proposed development.

Public Infrastructure Permits - Application & Checklist - Plan Set & Report Requirements

Public infrastructure permits are required for the construction of public improvements necessary when platting property, upgrading facilities or for a proposed development without adequate public infrastructure.
 
Improvements include the construction of public and private streets, alleys, sidewalks, and drainage, water and wastewater systems.
 
Inspections are led by Engineering Construction Inspectors.  Preconstruction meetings are required prior to construction commencing. Construction improvements require City Engineer approval/acceptance for completion in pursuit of City Ordinance Section 118.

Once the above items are complete you can submit online - here.