Balch Springs, TX · Dallas County
Preliminary Plat Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request preliminary plat review for property in Balch Springs.
What this form is
The application requests a preliminary plat and asks for applicant and owner contact details, property location and legal description, existing use, zoning, and the reason for the request. The checklist calls for surveys, metes-and-bounds descriptions, a plat, and other supporting materials, including drainage and impact studies. The document lists fees by development type and estimated city engineer fees.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking preliminary plat review, or agents who provide the owner's authorization letter, use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Preliminary Plat Application and checklist.
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Complete The Application
Enter the applicant, owner, and property details, explain the reason for the request, and obtain the required signatures and dates.
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Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to assemble surveys, metes-and-bounds descriptions, plat materials, and applicable plans and studies.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Preliminary Plat Application for?
- It lets an applicant request a preliminary plat for property in Balch Springs and provides a checklist of supporting plans, surveys, descriptions, and studies.
- Who can apply for preliminary plat review?
- The property owner or an applicant acting as an agent may apply. The form says an agent, tenant, or other applicant must furnish a letter of authorization from the owner.
- Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Plat Application?
- No. The application calls for applicant and owner signatures and dates but has no notary block or notary requirement.
- How do I submit the Preliminary Plat Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Preliminary Plat Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.