Chapter 17.24
FINAL PLATS
Sections:
17.24.010 Preapplication procedure.
17.24.020 Application requirements.
17.24.030 Review procedure.
17.24.040 Procedure after approval.
17.24.050 Effect of recordation.
17.24.060 Amendment or vacation.
17.24.070 Resubdivisions.
17.24.010 Preapplication procedure.
Prior to submission of a final plat application, any person desiring to subdivide land shall submit to the Subdivision Administrator three copies of a final plat preapplication containing all the final plat requirements of FMC 17.24.020, except for the Director of Public Works statement and recommendation, which shall be processed as follows:
A. The Subdivision Administrator shall transmit the original of the proposed final plat to the Director of Public Works acting on behalf of the City, but in no way connected with the subdividing and platting of the land for which plat approval is sought, as to the survey data, the layout for signing, if appropriate, the Director of Public Works statement of approval of streets, alleys and other rights-of-way, design of bridges, sewage and water systems, and other structures and for a recommendation for approval or disapproval of the proposed final plat, which statement and recommendation shall be returned to the subdivider within 30 days.
B. If the Director of Public Works statement of approval as to the survey data, the layout of streets, alleys and other rights-of-way, design of bridges, sewage and water systems, and satisfactory completion of all physical improvements is obtained, the Subdivision Administrator shall forward the recommendation to the subdivider who may at his option either apply for final plat approval or, in the event of an unfavorable recommendation or recommendations, modify the proposed final plat and reinitiate the preapplication procedures of this section anew with a view to obtaining favorable recommendations prior to submitting an application for final plat approval within the time limitation specified by FMC 17.20.090. Changes or modifications of a proposed final plat shall require a reinitiation of the preapplication procedures of this section prior to submitting an application for final plat approval. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)
17.24.020 Application requirements.
After having fulfilled all of the conditions of preliminary plat approval and within the time limitation specified by FMC 17.20.090, any person desiring to subdivide land shall submit, together with the final plat application fee, a final plat application to the Subdivision Administrator which shall contain:
A. The original, one reproducible copy and at least two or more accurately scaled and dimensioned maps legibly drawn in permanent black ink, or approved equivalent, by a registered land surveyor on 24-inch-by-24-inch tracing cloth, stable base mylar polyester film or equivalent approved material with a marginal line completely around each sheet at least two inches from the left edge and one inch from the other edges showing the following:
1. The name of the proposed plat and its section, township and range on each sheet,
2. True and magnetic north points on each sheet which depicts property included in the proposed plat,
3. The scale, uniform and of sufficient size for good legibility, on each sheet which depicts property included in the proposed plat,
4. The number of the sheet and total number of sheets on each sheet,
5. Accurate lines with complete bearings and lineal dimensions depicting the perimeter of the land included in the proposed plat with heavier lines than appear elsewhere on the proposed plat,
6. Accurate lot lines with bearings, lineal dimensions and other data necessary for the location of any lot line in the field,
7. Location, width, centerline, names and acknowledged statement of dedication of all streets and other ways dedicated to the public by the subdivider,
8. Location, dimensions and acknowledged statement of dedication of all parks, playgrounds and other area dedicated to the public by the subdivider,
9. Location, dimensions and description of purpose of all private ways, open spaces or other areas reserved for the benefit of the land included within the proposed plat,
10. Location shown by broken lines, dimensions and description of purpose of all easements over the land included within the proposed plat,
11. The location of all monuments or other evidence used as ties to establish the proposed plat’s boundaries,
12. The location, size and shape of all permanent control monuments found and established at the controlling corners on the perimeter and within the proposed plat,
13. The length and bearing of all straight lines and the radii, arcs and semitangents of all curves,
14. A reference to any restriction or covenants to be recorded with the final plat and included in the deeds to the lots,
15. A certificate signed by a registered land surveyor that the plat was surveyed and prepared either by himself or under his supervision, that the plat is a true and correct representation of the lands actually surveyed, and that permanent control monuments have been established at each and every controlling corner of the parcel of land being subdivided,
16. A list showing the square footage of each lot within the plat,
17. A certificate signed and acknowledged before a notary public by all parties having any interest in the land included in the plat giving a full and correct description of the lands divided as they appear on the plat, including a statement that the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owner or owners. If the plat contains a dedication, the certificate shall provide wording for dedication of the streets and/or other areas shown on the plat to the public, or to some other party. If the dedication is to the public, the certificate shall contain a waiver by the owners and their heirs and assigns of all claims for damages against any governmental authority which may be occasioned to adjacent property by the construction, drainage and maintenance of the road or area and, if required as a condition of preliminary plat approval, a waiver of the right of direct access to any street from any property,
18. A certificate signed by the county treasurer’s office that all taxes and delinquent assessments for which the property is liable as of the date of certification have been duly paid, satisfied or discharged,
19. Space for approval by the City Clerk,
20. A certificate for acknowledgment of the filing of the plat by the county auditor and providing for the name of the person filing the plat,
21. Space for approval by the Subdivision Administrator,
22. Space for approval by the Director of Public Works;
B. At least one copy of the following accompanying documents:
1. Updated and current title report prepared no more than two weeks prior to final plat approval showing all persons having an interest in the land included in the final plat and in the land over which any easements are proposed to serve the plat;
2. Complete survey of the section or sections in which the plat or replat is located, or as much thereof as may be necessary to properly orient the plat within such section or sections, including complete field and computation notes showing the original or reestablished corners with descriptions of the same and the actual traverse showing error of closure and method of balancing and including a sketch showing all distances, angles and calculations required to determine corners and distances of the plat. The allowable error of closure shall not exceed one foot in 5,000 feet;
3. For a final plat lying wholly or partially within a flood control zone, the approval of the Washington State Department of Ecology;
4. For a plat lying wholly or partially within an irrigation district organized pursuant to Chapter 87.03 RCW, approval of the irrigation district(s) as to the adequacy of irrigation water rights-of-way shown on the final plat for all lots located within the irrigation district;
5. Recommendations of the following:
a. Approval or disapproval of the City or other agency furnishing sewage disposal and supplying water as to the adequacy of the proposed means of sewage disposal and water supply,
b. The Subdivision Administrator as to compliance with all terms of the preliminary approval of the proposed plat, subdivision or dedication, and
c. The Public Works Director or a licensed engineer acting on behalf of the City who is not connected in any way with the subdividing and platting of the land for which subdivision approval is sought, as to compliance with all City development standards and related regulations, and acceptable completion of all physical infrastructure;
6. Such other information as the Subdivision Administrator deems necessary for an adequate review of the final plat. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)
17.24.030 Review procedure.
A. When a final plat application meeting the requirements of FMC 17.24.020 has been submitted, the Subdivision Administrator shall transmit the original final plat application to the City Clerk for placement upon the City Council agenda for its next available public meeting date for consideration in accordance with its rules and regulations within 45 days from the date of its submission, unless the applicant consents to an extension of the time period for such review.
B. The City Council shall at the public meeting consider the final plat application. If it finds that the final plat meets the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW and of this title, and that the public use and interest will be served by the proposed subdivision, it shall suitably inscribe and execute its written approval on the face of the original and reproducible copy of the final plat.
C. No final plat may be approved unless the City Council makes a formal written finding of fact that the proposed subdivision is in conformity with all applicable zoning ordinance and other land use controls which may exist. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)
17.24.040 Procedure after approval.
The City Clerk shall prepare a notice of decision in accordance with FMC 14.15.060, containing any conditions of final plat approval. The applicant shall submit check prints of the final plat, reflecting all conditions of approval, to the Subdivision Administrator for final review and approval. When, in the judgment of the Subdivision Administrator, all conditions of approval have been complied with, the Administrator shall authorize the applicant to prepare at least two mylar reproducibles of the final plat for signatures and recording. Copies of the recorded plat and associated documents shall be returned to the City in a form and manner determined by the Subdivision Administrator. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)
17.24.050 Effect of recordation.
Filing of a final plat for record authorizes the sale, lease, offer or advertising for sale or lease of the lots included therein, unless and until the City discovered a misrepresentation or material irregularity in the proceeding justifying the City’s filing of a revocation of its approval specifying the reasons therefor with the county auditor, or unless same is restrained pursuant to RCW 58.17.320. Any lots in a final plat filed for record shall be a valid land use notwithstanding any change in zoning laws for a period of five years from the date of filing. Any dedication, donation or grant as shown on the face of the plat shall be considered to all intents and purposes, as a quitclaim deed to the donee or donees, grantee or grantees for his, her or their use for the purpose intended by the donors or grantors. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)
17.24.060 Amendment or vacation.
Once a plat has been recorded with the county auditor, it can be amended in whole or part or vacated in whole or part in a manner not involving the further division of land by compliance with the procedures of RCW 58.17.215 and 58.17.212 respectively. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)
17.24.070 Resubdivisions.
Once a plat has been recorded with the county auditor, it can be amended in whole or part by further division into a greater number of lots than contained in the plat only by compliance with either the short plat or plat provisions of this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW, dependent on the number of further divisions proposed within the land. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)