Soils

The "Soil Survey of Tarrant and Denton Counties" indicates that soils in Westlake are generally loamy fine sand layers formed in alkaline sediments.  The soils are better than many areas of the Metroplex  such as Las Colinas, but they are generally poor for septic tank usage.

The Soil Map classifies good, moderate and poor soils as they relate to building construction:

• Good - Silstid loamy fine sand.
• Moderate - Konsil, Justin, Gasil, Callisburg fine sandy loam.
• Poor - Pulexas, Crosstell fine sandy loam and Burleson Clay.

This soil classification is for soil types to an approximate depth of 5 to 6 feet.

Goals and Objectives

1. Generally relate land uses, densities and construction methods and techniques to soil types.
   

   Policies

   1. All residences which are to be built on steep slopes and all commercial projects should be required to obtain a detailed geotechnical analysis report for their specific building site, and to show evidence of following its recommendations.