Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County
Preliminary Plat Application
This application and checklist are for developers or subdividers seeking city review of a proposed subdivision preliminary plat in Forest Hill.
What this form is
Forest Hill requires a preliminary plat when a development involves public improvements to be dedicated to the City or proposes four or more lots. The application asks for subdivision, property, owner, surveyor, engineer, and developer information and signatures; its checklist covers required documents and plat details. The packet also describes review requirements and lists a fee of $750 plus $10 per lot.
Who needs it
A developer or subdivider proposing a development with public improvements for City dedication or four or more lots needs to submit a preliminary plat.
How to submit it
The document calls for required fees and submittal materials to be provided to City staff, including four full-size plat copies for staff review and twelve copies after staff approval. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; its checklist asks for an owner’s disclosure and notary statement, but no notarized statement is included in this document.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Preliminary Plat Application and review its application fields, checklist, and submittal requirements.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested subdivision, property, owner, surveyor, engineer, and developer information, and obtain the listed signatures.
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Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to assemble required documents and plat materials, including the preliminary drainage plan and as-built survey when applicable.
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Submit To City Staff
Provide the required fees and four full-size plat copies to City staff for review; after staff approval, provide twelve copies for the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Plat Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. Its checklist asks for an owner’s disclosure and notary statement, but that statement is not included in this document.
- How do I submit the Preliminary Plat Application?
- Provide the required fees and submittal materials to City staff. The document specifies four full-size plat copies for staff review and twelve copies after staff approval.
- When is a preliminary plat required in Forest Hill?
- The document says a preliminary plat is required when a development requires public improvements to be dedicated to the City or proposes four or more lots.
- What fee does the document list?
- The Preliminary Plat Fees section lists $750 plus $10 per lot.
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.