​Platting is the process through which a parcel of property is subdivided into legal lots or tracts of land.

Process
Applications for the subdivision of land must be submitted to the Subdivision Administrator by a Surveyor registered in the State of Texas.  This is not something a property owner can do.  For more information, please click the Platting Guidelines link below.

Applications
Subdivision of land is another way to which the zoning ordinance and other rules and regulations of the City of Dallas are adhered.  When property is subdivided into multiple parcels, it is then defined by lot and block number rather than meets and bounds descriptions for legal documents, thereby simplifying identification of a particular parcel for ownership and tax purposes.  Subdivision also includes the provision of facilities such as streets, alleys, water and sanitary sewer services as well as all other utilities.  A subdivision must meet the City's regulations regarding storm water runoff, protection of floodplain, tree preservation and protection of escarpment areas as well as all engineering standards set forth by the Department of Public Works.