Q: What type of maintenance bond does the City require for construction of public improvements?
A: The City of Keller requires a two (2) year, 100% maintenance bond for all public improvements constructed in the city. Public improvements are streets, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and water and sewer lines. The city has a standard bond form.
Q: What can I build in an easement?
A: No structures should be placed within an easement. However, in some cases, fencing may be placed in an easement subject to local deed restrictions. Please contact the City's Community Development Department at 817-743-4130 or via email at communitydevelopment@cityofkeller.com for further clarification of your specific situation.
Q: How do I abandon an easement?
A: To abandon an easement, you will need to contact a surveyor and have them prepare an exhibit and metes and bounds description of the area to be abandoned. You will also need to provide documentation that those private utility companies that have the rights to use the easement do not object to the abandonment. Please contact the City’s Community Development Department at 817-743-4130 or via email at communitydevelopment@cityofkeller.com.
Q: What does the "100-year flood" mean?
A:The term "100-year flood" is misleading. It is not the flood that will occur once every 100 years. Rather, it is the flood elevation that has a 1- percent chance of being equaled or exceeded each year. Thus, the 100-year flood could occur more than once in a relatively short period of time. The 100-year flood, which is the standard used by most Federal and state agencies, is used by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as the standard for floodplain management and to determine the need for flood insurance. A structure located within a special flood hazard area shown on an NFIP map has a 26 percent chance of suffering flood damage during the term of a 30-year mortgage. For additional information click here and please visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) website at www.fema.gov for more "Frequently Asked Questions" which pertain to floodplain issues.
Q: Who do I need to speak with to construct something in a floodplain?
A: Please contact Public Works Engineering Division at (817)743-4080 and you will be directed to the appropriate staff member. For additional information, please visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) website at http:www.fema.gov.
Q: There is new construction behind my lot and I’m having drainage problems due to the construction. Is there anything the city can do to make the developer drain his development away from me?
A: There is a misconception that new development is not allowed to drain onto existing development. If the area drained onto the adjacent property prior to development, it may continue to do so after development. If problems are being created during construction, please contact Public Works Engineering Division at 817-743-4080 and we will investigate to determine whether the development is being properly constructed.
Q: The new construction behind my house is causing a lot of dirt and sediment to enter my yard. Can the city force the builder to place erosion protection on his lot?
A: Please contact Public Works Engineering Division at (817)743-4080. It is helpful if you know the name of the adjacent development. The developer of a subdivision or a commercial site is required to maintain pollution control on his property until adequate vegetation is established.
