City Applications, Checklists, Submittal Schedule, Fee Schedule, Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations are available online at www.murphytx.org under Community Development.

1. SUBMITTAL PROCESS

A complete application must be submitted in accordance with the City submittal schedule. Submit the following:

• Submit original complete application, fees, and required drawings to Jeff Bickerstaff, Director of Community Development directly to 206 North Murphy Road, Murphy, Texas 75094.

Components of Complete Application

• An application form available in the Community Development Department
• Verification that all taxes and assessments on the subject property have been paid
• Payment of the appropriate fee
• Proof of land ownership, such as one of the following:
1. General Warranty Deed
2. Special Warranty Deed
3. Title Policy
• Any applicable development agreement (if any)
• Engineer’s Summary Report that includes the following:
1. Overall nature and scope of the proposed development
2. Current zoning of the property (including the ordinance number)
3. Proposed use of the property
4. Proposed acreage, lot sizes, lot widths, lot depths and number of lots
5. Special amenities of facilities
6. How the property will be served by required utilities and services
7. How storm water drainage will be handled
8. Itemization of any waivers/suspensions being sought (if any)
• Letter from TxDOT acknowledging and approving any proposed driveway locations, median cuts and left turn lanes (if applicable)
• Letter from applicable service providers verifying their ability to adequately serve the proposed development.
• Letter from either the Plano Independent School District or Wylie Independent School District acknowledging the size, location and timing of the proposed development and any desire for a school site (if applicable)

NOTE: A receipt will NOT be issued at time of submittal. The City has eleven (11) days to process all applications to ensure it is complete and assign the “official submittal date”.

NOTE: ALL items will be stamped by the City with the received date; however, this date does not constitute the “Official Submittal Date”.

2. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Each application shall contain the following (all required items/information must be received by the Community Development Department in order for any type of application to be considered complete – incomplete submissions will not be reviewed until all deficient items and information have been received).

Drawings

• Ten (10) FOLDED copies on a 24" x 36" sheet
• One copy on an 11" x 17" reduction
• One copy on an 8.5” x 11” reduction
• One (1) electronic copy (formatted on a 24” x 36” sheet) in PDF on a CD.
• Any additional information/materials (such as plans, maps, exhibits, legal description of property, information about proposed uses, etc.) as deemed necessary by the Community Development Department

Depending on what type of application you are submitting, please see the following submittal requirements.

Construction Plat

• Development Application
• Construction Plat Checklist
• Tree Preservation Checklist
• Residential Screening Plan Checklist (if applicable)
• Approved Plant List
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Final Plat

• Development Application
• Final Plat Checklist
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Replat

• Development Application
• Replat Checklist
• Tree Preservation Checklist (if applicable)
• Residential Screening Plan Checklist (if applicable)

• Approved Plant List (if applicable)
  
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Minor Plat

• Development Application
• Minor Plat Checklist
• Tree Preservation Checklist
• Residential Screening Plan Checklist (if applicable)
• Approved Plant List
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Amended Plat

• Development Application
• Amended Plat Checklist
• Tree Preservation Checklist (if applicable)
• Residential Screening Plan Checklist (if applicable)
• Approved Plant List (if applicable)
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Development Plat

• Development Application
• Development Plat Checklist
• Tree Preservation Checklist
• Residential Screening Plan Checklist (if applicable)
• Approved Plant List
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Vacated Plat

• Development Application
• Vacated Plat Checklist
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Zoning Application

• Zoning Application
• Site Plan Checklist
• Tree Preservation Checklist
• Residential Screening Plan Checklist (if applicable)
• Landscape Plan Checklist
• Approved Plant List
• Façade Plan Checklist

• Zoning Hearing Preparation Checklist
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Site Plan

• Development Application
• Site Plan Checklist
• Tree Preservation Checklist
• Landscape Plan Checklist
• Approved Plant List
• Façade Plan Checklist
• Submittal Deadlines
• Fee Schedule

Staff Review and Comments

The initial drawings will be routed to the following persons for comment. You will receive a written response from the following staff members listing any outstanding issues and/or concerns.

• City Planner
• City Engineer (Consulting Engineer)
• Building Official
• Director of Public Works
• Fire Chief
• Police Chief
• Applicable service providers (if necessary)

A written summary of revisions and revised copies of drawings are to be submitted to the City Planner for Planning and Zoning Commissioner’s review and action.

• Fifteen (15) FOLDED copies on a 24" x 36" sheet
• One (1) copy on an 11" x 17" reduction (folded to an 8 ½” x 11” page)
• One (1) electronic copy (formatted on a 24” x 36” sheet) in PDF

3. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The agenda will be completed 72 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda shall be posted at City Hall for public notice and on the City’s website at http://www.murphytx.org. Agendas will no longer be emailed of faxed.

An applicant or representative shall be present to give a brief, no more than ten-minute, project overview and/or presentation. An easel will be provided for display boards. If you have any additional needs, contact Jeff Bickerstaff, Director of Community Development no later than the Thursday prior to the meeting date. The applicant or representative should be prepared to answer questions that the Commissioners or City Staff may have regarding the project.

4. AFTER THE PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING

Applicant shall submit revised drawings to City Planner, and City Engineer no later than Noon the Monday following the meeting. Approved items will be placed on the City Council’s Agenda in accordance with the schedule. (No exceptions will be made – due to time restraints). The submittal shall be as follows:

• Two (2) FOLDED copies on a 24" x 36" sheet
• Fifteen (15) copies on an 11" x 17" reduction (folded to an 8 ½” x 11” page)
• One (1) electronic copy (formatted on a 24” x 36” sheet) in PDF on CD.

5. CITY COUNCIL MEETING

City Staff will give the Council an overview and their recommendation. A representative shall be present for any questions. Presentations should be arranged with City Manager no later than Thursday prior to the meeting date.

6. AFTER THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The applicant shall provide the following copies NO later than 30 days after the City Council meeting. Staff will record plats with Collin County within 30 business days and return necessary copies to the applicant.

• Three (3) Mylar on a 24” x 36” sheet with original signatures
• Two (2) black line prints on a 24” X 36” sheet with original signatures
• One (1) electronic copy each (formatted on a 24” x 36” sheet) in PDF and AutoCAD

7. PERMITTING Development Permits

No construction work of any type shall begin prior to a pre-construction meeting with the City Staff and the issuing of a Development Permit. Contact Director of Public Works at 972-468-4000.

Building Permits

An applicant may file application for Building Permits after City Council approval. All necessary Building Permit and Impact Fees are due at permitting. The Permitting Process may take up to 30 business days. All plan review fees will be due to the City of Murphy prior to building permit being issued.

You shall contact the City Permit Clerk (972-468-4040) for all Building Permit and Inspection questions.