Chapter 17.32
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS

Sections:

17.32.005    Development standards.

17.32.010    Materials, designs and construction.

17.32.020    Types of improvements.

17.32.030    Minimum improvements.

17.32.040    Protective improvements.

17.32.050    Methods of construction.

17.32.055    Improvements acceptable for construction guarantees.

17.32.056    Improvements not acceptable for construction guarantees.

17.32.060    Maintenance.

17.32.005 Development standards.

It is intended that all improvements made and constructed pursuant to this title shall be in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 15.36 FMC, Development Standards Adopted by Reference. Whenever conflicts occur as the result of the application of the requirements of this chapter and of Chapter 15.36 FMC, the requirements of the latter shall govern. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)

17.32.010 Materials, designs and construction.

The Director of Public Works shall prescribe minimum installation materials, designs and construction standards appropriate to the locality, topography, soil conditions and geology of the area of the proposed short plat or plat. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)

17.32.020 Types of improvements.

Improvements shall include, but are not limited to, installation of water system, sewer system, drainage system, streets, pedestrian ways, playground/park facilities, monuments, other utility services, and shall eliminate site distance and other problems. The Hearings Examiner, Public Works Director or Subdivision Administrator shall determine for recommendation to the City Council the scope and nature of improvement. On-site improvements are required and shall include those improvements installed within the boundaries of the subject property or abutting or immediately adjacent thereto. Off-site improvements will be required as needed for the preservation of health, safety and welfare of the community as well as to meet requirements to serve subject property and to meet long-range goals of the City as adopted by the City Council. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)

17.32.030 Minimum improvements.

A.    Streets shall be constructed to full width and subgraded in accordance with the standards and under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and shall be surfaced at the proper time as per the Director of Public Works.

B.    Curbs shall be installed in accordance with the standards and under the supervision of the Director of Public Works.

C.    Sidewalks shall be constructed on both sides of the street in accordance with the standards and under the supervision of the Director of Public Works.

D.    The water distribution system including the locations of fire hydrants shall be designed in accordance with the standards and installed under the supervision of the Director of Public Works. Connections shall be provided for each lot.

E.    The short plat or plat shall be provided with a complete sanitary sewer system. The sanitary system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the standards and under the supervision of the Director of Public Works.

F.    Permanent monuments and other markers shall be erected and located, and each lot shall be staked in accordance with the standards and under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and in accordance with the following requirements:

1.    Materials and Location. Permanent control monuments shall be made of concrete, as per City standards, and shall be established at:

a.    All controlling corners on the boundaries of the short plat or plat;

b.    The intersections of centerlines of roads within the short plat or plat;

c.    The beginnings and ends of curves on centerlines;

d.    All block corners not at intersections.

2.    Position and Type. Permanent control monuments may be placed on offset lines. The position and type of every permanent monument shall be noted on all short plats or plats.

3.    Road Monuments. Permanent control monuments within the streets shall be set after the roads are graded.

4.    Lot Corners. Every lot corner shall be marked by a one-half-inch galvanized iron pipe at least 24 inches in length, or approved equivalent, driven into the ground; pending publication of standards recommended by the joint committee established by Chapter 58.17 RCW.

5.    Waterfront. If any land in a subdivision is contiguous to a body of water, a meander line shall be established along the shore at a safe distance back from the ordinary high water mark. Property lying beyond the meander line shall be defined by distances along the side property lines extended from the meander line. If the thread of a stream lies within or forms the boundary of a short plat or plat, such thread shall be defined by bearings and distances as it exists at the time of the survey.

6.    Bonding. The Director of Public Works may permit the placing of permanent control monuments within the plat and surveying of lot corners to be completed after filing of the final plat; provided, that a surety bond guaranteeing completion of the surveying within one year shall be posted in an acceptable form and amount; and provided further, that temporary surveyed and referenced markers are placed prior to filing of the plat. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)

17.32.040 Protective improvements.

The Subdivision Administrator, Critical Areas Administrator, Floodplain Administrator, or Public Works Director may require construction of protective improvements, to be noted on the short plat or final plat, because of flood, inundation or swamp conditions. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)

17.32.050 Methods of construction.

The Public Works Director may prescribe what period of time is allowed, up to a maximum of two years, for construction and acceptance by the City of required improvements and which of the following methods of providing for construction of the improvements within the time periods must be provided by the applicant prior to short plat approval or submission of final plats for approval:

A.    Actual installation of required improvements;

B.    Posting of cash, or a bond in an amount of one and one-half times the actual construction cost and with surety and conditions sufficient to ensure construction of the required improvements; or

C.    Supplying the City with a copy of a contractor’s agreement and performance bond sufficient to ensure construction of the required improvements. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)

17.32.055 Improvements acceptable for construction guarantees.

The following types of improvements will be accepted by the Public Works Director for construction guarantees, such as bonding, in lieu of actual construction.

A.    Final asphalt lift, streets and roads.

B.    Street name signage.

C.    Street lights.

D.    Park improvements, if applicable.

E.    Off-site improvements, if applicable.

F.    Minor clean-up (i.e., seeding, painting, landscaping). (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)

17.32.056 Improvements not acceptable for construction guarantees.

The following types of improvements will not be accepted by the Public Works Director for construction guarantees, such as bonding, in lieu of actual construction:

A.    Drainage systems.

B.    Utility systems (water, sewer or other public utilities).

C.    Street work prior to final asphalt lift.

D.    Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

E.    Surveying or staking.

F.    Regulatory signage. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)

17.32.060 Maintenance.

The Subdivision Administrator or Public Works Director shall require a bond or some other acceptable method to ensure the successful operation of all required improvements for a period of two years from the date of final plat approval or two years from the date of final acceptance of all improvements in the event that all improvements were not finally accepted at the time the final plat was approved. (Ord. 1399 § 2, 2006)