Chapter 18.148
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS

Sections:

Article I. Purpose

18.148.010    Applicability.

Article II. Procedures for Preliminary Plats

18.148.020    Preapplication conference.

18.148.030    Application.

18.148.040    Type of application.

18.148.050    Review for completeness.

18.148.060    Notification of application.

18.148.070    Notification, posting, and hearing.

18.148.080    Recommendations on road, drainage, sewer, water and fire systems.

18.148.090    Required written findings and determinations.

18.148.100    Time limitations.

Article III. Standards for Preliminary Plats

18.148.110    Standards for preliminary plats.

Article IV. Site Improvements

18.148.120    Plan required.

18.148.130    Model homes.

Article V. Final Plats

18.148.140    Considerations for final long and short plats.

18.148.150    Standards for each plat, replat, alteration, or amendment filed for record.

18.148.160    Administrative review of final plats, replats, alterations, or amendments.

18.148.170    Submission to the city council.

18.148.180    City council determination.

Article VI. Fees

18.148.190    Fees.

Article I. Purpose

18.148.010 Applicability.

This chapter applies to preliminary and final plats for subdivisions as defined in Chapter 18.144 and Chapter 58.17 RCW. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013)

Article II. Procedures for Preliminary Plats

18.148.020 Preapplication conference.

A.    Prior to submittal of a plat, an applicant may request a preapplication conference in accordance with Section 18.16.130 to acquaint themselves with the substantive and procedural requirements for the application.

B.    Fee. The fee for a preapplication conference is established on the adopted fee schedule. Preapplication fees may be counted towards the fee for the application, if an applicant proceeds with the project proposal. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007)

18.148.030 Application.

A preliminary plat of a proposed subdivision and/or dedication of land shall be submitted for approval by:

A.    Filing an application with the department;

B.    Paying the required fee(s);

C.    Filing eleven (11) copies of the proposed preliminary plat at a scale deemed appropriate by the city of Rainier;

D.    Filing one reproducible copy of the proposed preliminary plat at eleven (11) inches by seventeen (17) inches in size;

E.    Submitting an environmental checklist; and

F.    Submitting an application for zone amendment, when required. An application for a zone amendment may be considered with the application for preliminary plat approval pursuant to Section 18.16.110, Process IV—Quasi-judicial. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013)

18.148.040 Type of application.

Preliminary plats, replats, plat alterations, or amended plats are reviewed for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.16.110, Process IV—Quasi-judicial. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013)

18.148.050 Review for completeness.

All applications submitted under these provisions shall be reviewed for completeness in accordance with Sections 18.16.140 through 18.16.160. If additional materials are deemed necessary for the review of the preliminary plat, replat, plat alteration, or amended plat, which are not listed in Chapter 18.16, the materials may be requested by staff prior to finding the application complete. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013)

18.148.060 Notification of application.

Once an application is found to be complete, city staff shall provide a notice of a complete application to:

A.    Agencies with an interest in the proposal, subject to Section 18.16.170; and

B.    Parties subject to the notice requirements listed within Section 18.16.180.

All comments received as part of these notices shall be considered a part of the official record for the application. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013)

18.148.070 Notification, posting, and hearing.

Provisions of Sections 18.16.180 and 18.16.190 shall apply to notification, posting and hearing of preliminary plats. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.48.100)

18.148.080 Recommendations on road, drainage, sewer, water and fire systems.

As part of the review of an application, the city, county health department and fire marshal shall review and certify, for the planning commission’s review, their respective recommendations as to the adequacy of the proposed road system, storm drainage system, proposed sewage disposal, water supply systems, and fire protection services for the subdivision. The recommendations of the city planning, engineering and public works officials, the county health officer and the fire marshal shall be included in the record for the planning commission public hearing. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.040)

18.148.090 Required written findings and determinations.

A.    Planning Commission Considerations. At the public hearing for a preliminary plat, the planning commission shall inquire into the public use and interest proposed by the establishment of the plat, replat, alteration, or amendment and dedication. The commission shall determine if appropriate provisions are made for, but not limited to:

1.    The public health, safety, and general welfare for open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and shall consider all other relevant facts, including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school.

2.    Whether the public interest will be served by the subdivision and dedication.

3.    Whether the subdivision makes appropriate provisions for the standards in Section 18.148.110.

4.    Whether the provisions stated in Section 18.16.110(M)(3)(b) have been met by the application.

B.    Planning Commission Written Findings. A recommendation of preliminary approval shall be granted by the planning commission for consideration by the city council when written findings show that a proposed plat, replat, alteration or amendment and dedication makes appropriate provisions for the considerations in subsection (A) of this section.

C.    Consideration by City Council. Once the planning commission provides a recommendation on a proposal in accordance with subsection (B) of this section, the city council shall review the application in accordance with Section 18.16.110(N).

D.    Reconsideration. Any aggrieved person may request reconsideration of a decision pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.16.190(E)(11).

E.    Appeal. The final decision by the city council on a preliminary or final plat may be appealed pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.16.190(I). (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.120)

18.148.100 Time limitations.

A.    General.

1.    Failure to Show Progress on Application. If an application fails to progress for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after it has been determined to be complete, but before the application progresses to a public hearing, the application may be deemed null and void unless extended in accordance with the procedures in Section 18.156.040(C).

2.    Preliminary Plats, Replats, Alterations, or Amendments. The review of preliminary plats shall occur in accordance with the time limitations in Section 18.16.150.

3.    Final Plats, Replats, Alterations, or Amendments. Upon completion of any required conditions or site development, the final plat shall be approved, disapproved, or returned to the applicant within thirty (30) days from the date of filing unless the applicant consents to an extension of such time period. A final plat that meets all requirements of this division shall be submitted to the city for approval within the time periods listed in RCW 58.17.140. The approval of a preliminary plat, replat, alteration, or amended plat shall be automatically null and void if final plat approval is not obtained within the time limitations specified therein.

B.    Filing Extensions. An applicant shall be entitled to two one-year extensions of time within which to submit a final plat. Knowledge of the expiration date and initiation of a request for an extension of the approval time is the responsibility of the applicant. Upon filing of an application for extension, notice shall be sent to each party of record, city departments and agencies involved in the initial process of preliminary plat approval. Written comments will be requested within ten (10) working days. If any comment requests the alteration or expansion of conditions of approval, the applicant shall be provided a copy of the comment and allowed ten (10) working days to file objections. The city may then proceed with a hearing as established in Section 18.16.110, Process IV—Quasi-judicial. The preliminary plat shall also be subject to review of all new and amended regulations, policies or requirements in effect at that time.

C.    Stages. If the developer desires to develop a subdivision in stages, each stage or division must be approved within the time limits specified herein. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 575 § 38, 2009; Ord. 558 § 3, 2008; Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.130)

Article III. Standards for Preliminary Plats

18.148.110 Standards for preliminary plats.

A.    Development of Lots Not on Sewer. Areas without sewer must be developed in a manner that maintains the long term potential to achieve minimum required densities and the efficient provision of sewer, once sewer becomes available. Areas developing without sewer must meet the following requirements:

1.    The health department must review and approve plans for alternative sewage disposal.

2.    Lots must be clustered in a configuration that results in urban size lots with one or more large reserve lots for future development.

3.    Excluding the reserve parcels, clustered lots must meet density requirements of Chapter 18.40 and Table 18.40-2.

4.    Conceptual Build-out Plan. Where a preliminary plat is proposed to be serviced by septic systems, the applicant is required to submit an accompanying plan that shows how the minimum future development densities for the underlying zone could be achieved. This plan must be included in the record for the proposal, but does not have to be recorded with the final plat. The final plat shall, however, contain a note that identifies all reserve parcels as sites for potential development.

B.    Improvements. Improvements that address standards within Chapter 18.152 shall be incorporated within a preliminary plat application. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013)

Article IV. Site Improvements

18.148.120 Plan required.

A.    Prior to any site development activity or construction of improvements, the developer shall: submit at least five copies of the plans, profiles and specifications for the streets, drainage, utilities and other proposed improvements to be constructed; and obtain a site development permit. Plans and profiles shall be drawn at a scale acceptable to the city. Construction plans for any dedicated or other improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the city prior to the issuance of a site development permit. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.030)

18.148.130 Model homes.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.160.040, Model home, up to four model home dwellings may be established on land within a preliminary subdivision without final plat approval; provided, that the city has granted preliminary plat approval and all necessary building and construction permits are obtained. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.050)

Article V. Final Plats

18.148.140 Considerations for final long and short plats.

All final plats or short plats in the city of Rainier must address the following items:

A.    Access.

1.    General. The proposed plat shall be reviewed for adequate ingress and egress to all proposed lots. Extension of roads or access rights from property line to property line of the subdivision may be required to ensure that roads may be extended in the future. If there is other reasonable access available, the city engineer may limit the location of direct access to any arterials or other road(s). When an adjoining landowner will be obligated to construct or maintain a future road, a note to this effect shall be stated on the face of the plat.

2.    Reserved Road Areas. Where a city street is planned for, the city engineer may require that a right-of-way area be reserved for a future road. If the road is not developed as part of the application, a note specifying that the road will be developed in the future shall be reflected on the face of the plat.

3.    Private Roads. Unless the city has existing plans, maps, sketches or studies for a city street on the properties in issue, the city engineer may approve private roads, if all persons and their successors who own the land adjoining the road within the plat have equal legal rights to use the private road area. Said developer and/or adjoining landowners and their successors shall bear the expense of constructing and maintaining said road, and a note to this effect shall be made on the face of the plat. Where a plat, or land beyond the plat, has the potential of being divided into nine or more lots, said private road may be required to have a right-of-way width equivalent to city standards.

B.    Drainage. The proposed plat shall be reviewed for adequate drainage facilities. Requirements for any necessary facilities may be required to be stated on the face of the plat.

C.    Sewers or Septic Tanks. The proposed plat shall be reviewed for potential sewer or septic tank adequacy. If known local conditions exist which may affect future building sites, these conditions may be required to be stated on the face of the plat.

D.    Feasibility for Building Sites. Areas which are known or suspected to be poor building sites because of geological hazards, flooding, poor drainage, swamp conditions or mudslides shall be noted on the face of the plat.

E.    Critical Areas. Critical areas as specified in Division 5 of this title shall be identified on the plat and protective measures specified in Division 5 of this title shall apply.

F.    Water Supply and Fire Protection. The proposed plat may be reviewed for adequacy of water supply and fire protection.

G.    Street Improvements. Sections 18.152.020(I) and (J) shall apply.

H.    Denial of a plat may be considered if subsections (A) through (G) of this section are not adequately addressed. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013)

18.148.150 Standards for each plat, replat, alteration, or amendment filed for record.

Each and every plat, replat, alteration, or amended section of a plat of any property filed for record shall conform to the following standards:

A.    Survey of Subdivision and Preparation of Plat. The survey of the proposed subdivision and preparation of the plat shall be made by or under the supervision of a registered land surveyor who shall certify on the plat that it is a true and correct representation of the lands actually surveyed.

B.    Drafting Standards. All final plats shall be drawn in accordance with the following:

1.    The final plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn in permanent black ink upon a stable base polyester film.

2.    The scale of the plat shall be not less than one inch equals two hundred (200) feet. Lettering shall be at least one-tenth of an inch high. The perimeter of the plat or subdivision being recorded shall be depicted with heavier lines wider than the remaining portion of the plat or subdivision.

3.    Each sheet shall be drawn at a size deemed acceptable to the city of Rainier.

4.    If more than two sheets are used, an index of the entire subdivision showing the arrangement of all sheets shall be included. Each shall be appropriately numbered.

5.    The plat title, date, bar scale and north arrow shall be shown on each appropriate sheet of the final plat.

6.    All signatures placed on the final plat shall be original signatures written in permanent black ink.

C.    Final Plat, Replat, Alteration, or Amendment Map Content. The following information is required to be considered complete, unless deemed unnecessary by the designee:

1.    The date, bar scale, north arrow, legend, controlling topography and existing features such as highways and railroads;

2.    Legal description of the plat boundaries;

3.    Reference points and lines of existing surveys identified, related to the plat as follows:

a.    Adjoining corners of adjoining subdivisions;

b.    City or county boundary lines when crossing or adjacent to the subdivision;

c.    Section and donation land claim lines within and adjacent to the plat;

d.    Whenever the county or a city has established the centerline of a street adjacent to or within the proposed subdivision, the location of this line and monuments found or reset;

e.    All other monuments found or established in making the survey of this subdivision or required to be installed by provisions of this division;

f.    The basis of bearing shall be shown and shall be the relationship to Thurston County coordinate system; and

g.    Stakes, monuments or other evidence found on the ground and used to determine the boundaries of the subdivision;

4.    The exact location and width of streets and easements intersecting the boundary of the tract;

5.    Mathematical boundary closures of the subdivision showing the error of closure, if any, and the mathematical lot closures and street centerline closures and square footage of each parcel;

6.    Tract, block and lot boundary lines and street rights-of-way and centerlines, with dimensions, bearings or deflection angles, radii, arcs, points of curvature and tangent bearings. Tract boundaries, lot boundaries and street bearings shall be shown to the nearest second with basis of bearings. All distances shall be shown to the nearest 0.01 foot;

7.    The width of the streets being dedicated, the width of any existing rights-of-way and the width of each side of the centerline. For streets on a curvature, curve data shall be based on the street centerline. In addition to the centerline dimensions, the radius and central angle shall be indicated;

8.    Easements denoted by fine dashed lines or described by narrative, clearly identified and, if already of record, their recorded reference. The width of the easement, its length and bearings, and sufficient ties to locate the easement with respect to the subdivision must be shown. If the easement is being dedicated by the map, it shall be properly referenced in the owner’s certificate of dedication;

9.    Lot numbers beginning with number “1” and numbered consecutively without omission or duplication throughout the plat. The numbers shall be solid, of sufficient size and thickness to stand out and so placed as not to obliterate any figure. Lot numbers in an addition to a subdivision of the same name shall be a continuation of the numbering of the original subdivision;

10.    Accurate outlines and designations of any areas to be dedicated or reserved for public use or to be committed for the common use of all property owners with the purpose of dedication, reservation and commitment to be clearly set forth on the plat document together with accurate references to appropriate recorded documents;

11.    All required dedications, endorsements, covenants, affidavits and certificates shall show on the face of the final plat;

12.    The final plat, replat, alteration, or amendment shall show the subdivision of the section or sections involved and show the township(s) and range(s); provided, that if the land being platted is not described by section subdivision, the final plat map shall show a vicinity map showing monuments and land corners sufficient to properly orient the new subdivision;

13.    Specific wording as may be required by the preliminary plat approval;

14.    A plat or subdivision contiguous to, or representing a portion of or all of, the frontage of a body of water, river or stream shall indicate the location of monuments, which shall be located at such distance above high water mark as to reasonably ensure against damage and destruction by flooding or erosion;

15.    Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to the nearest one-hundredth, whenever possible;

16.    Designation of lots to be used for other than single-family residential purposes;

17.    Land parcels to be dedicated for any purpose, public or private, shall be distinguished from lots intended for sale;

18.    If the plat constitutes a replat, alteration, or amendment of all or portions of an existing subdivision, this shall be clearly indicated just below the subdivision name. All original plat lines shall be shown in half-tone around the perimeter of the new plat;

19.    A summary of the terms and conditions, including building permit restrictions, of any agreement and security to construct improvements in the future on the plat;

20.    Other items required of all plats:

a.    Ownership;

b.    Legal description (old and new);

c.    Ensure all bearings and distances are on map;

d.    Taxes;

e.    Addresses;

f.    Right-of-way deeds (as needed);

g.    Ownership deeds (as needed);

h.    Location of existing buildings;

i.    Comment in regards to destroyed property (if needed). Need destroyed property form completed by owner to remove improvement value from assessment;

j.    Resource parcels and purpose;

k.    Tract parcels need purpose on map face, i.e., open space, tree tract, stormwater, etc.;

l.    Current use review;

m.    Determine if map is acceptable for review;

n.    Lot closure (for plats);

o.    All taxes need to be paid in full for current year to complete segregation;

p.    Misspelled words;

q.    Correct QtrQtrSec/QtrSec/Sec/Twn/Range;

r.    Proper blueline map size;

s.    Acreage/square feet on/for each lot;

t.    Situs address, city, and zip code for each lot on map;

u.    Deeds recorded between parties for conveyed portions;

v.    Parcels under open space/forest tax program contact assessor customer service appraiser; and

w.    Plats shall be provided as DWG and DXF files pursuant to Thurston County digital submittal requirements.

21.    Acknowledgments and Certificates. Acknowledgments and certificates required by this division shall be in language substantially indicated in the following subsections:

a.    The following certificates may be combined where appropriate:

i.    A certificate signed and acknowledged by all parties with any record division interest in the land subdivided, consenting to the preparation and recording of the plat;

ii.    A certificate signed and acknowledged as above, dedicating all parcels of land shown on the final map intended for any public use except those parcels which are intended for the exclusive use of the lot owners in the subdivision, their licensees, visitors, tenants and servants;

iii.    A certificate with the seal of and signed by the surveyor responsible for the survey and final map; and

iv.    Other certifications now or hereafter required by law;

b.    Dedication(s) Certificate. The intention of the owner shall be evidenced by his presentation for filing of a final plat clearly showing the dedication thereof and bearing the following certificate signed by all real parties of interest:

Know all men by these presents that _____________, the undersigned owner, in fee simple of the land hereby platted, ______________, and ______________, the mortgagee thereof, hereby declare this plat and dedicate to the use of the public forever all streets, avenues, places and sewer easements or whatever public property there is shown on the plat and the use for public purposes. Also, the right to make all necessary slopes for cuts and fills upon lots, blocks, tracts, etc., shown on this plat in the reasonable original grading of all the streets, avenues, places, etc., shown hereon. Also, the right to drain all streets over and across any lot or lots where water might take a natural course after the street or streets are graded. Also, all claims for damage against any governmental authority are waived which may be occasioned to the adjacent land by the established construction, drainage and maintenance of said roads.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF we set our hands and seals this __________day of _________, [year].

In the event that a waiver of right of direct access is included, then the certificate shall contain substantially the following additional language:

Access to _________________________ street from lots numbered ______________ is hereby waived, and dedication to the public shall in no way be construed to permit a right of direct access to _________________________ street from lots numbered ______________, nor shall the city of Rainier or any other local governmental agency within which the property is or may become located ever be required to grant a permit to build or construct an access of approach to said street from said lots.

22.    Acknowledgment.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

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COUNTY OF THURSTON

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This is to certify that on this _____ day of _________________________, [year], before me, the undersigned, a notary public, personally appeared to me known to be the person(s) who executed the foregoing dedication and acknowledged to me that ______ signed the same as _______ free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. Witness my hand and official seal the day and year first above-written.

(Seal)

___________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the
State of Washington, residing at

___________________________

23.    Restrictions. The following restrictions shall show on the face of the final plat:

a.    The following shall be required when the plat contains a private street:

The cost of construction and maintaining all streets not herein dedicated as public streets shall be the obligation of all of the owners and the obligation to maintain shall be concurrently the obligation of any corporation in which title of the streets may be held.

b.    “All landscaped areas in public rights-of-way shall be maintained by the owner and his successor(s) and may be reduced or eliminated if deemed necessary for or detrimental to city road purposes.”

c.    The following shall be required when the plat contains commonly owned tracts:

Community tracts shall be owned and maintained in common for the benefit of all lot owners. All lots have an undivided interest in the ownership and maintenance of community areas. The ownership interest in each community tract shall be stated in the deed to each lot.

d.    The following shall be required when the installation of required improvements has not been physically completed prior to recording:

Pursuant to City Ordinance, the city of Rainier may deny the issuance of building or occupancy permits for any structure within this plat until street, sidewalk, or other required plat improvements have been installed.

e.    Any additional conditions as approved by the council or hearing examiner.

24.    Land Surveyor Certificate. The completed plat must show a certificate from the land surveyor who platted the property, in substantially the following form:

I hereby certify that the Plat of ___________________ is based upon an actual survey and subdivision of a portion of Section _____, Township _____, Range _____, W.M.; that the distances and courses shown thereon are correct; that the monuments have been set and lot and block corners staked on the ground.

25.    Certificates of Officers. The plat shall also show the following certificates:

a.    Certificate—City Engineer.

Examined and approved this _____ day of _________________________ [year].

_________________________

City of Rainier Engineer

b.    Certificate—Health Officer.

Examined and approved this _____ day of _________________________ [year].

_________________________

Health Officer

c.    Certificate—City Clerk-Treasurer.

I hereby certify that all Local Improvement District Assessments on the land described hereon have been fully paid to and including the year ___________.

_________________________

Clerk-Treasurer, City of Rainier

d.    Certificate—Community Development Department.

Examined and approved this _____ day of _________________________ [year].

_________________________

Planning Manager/Designee

e.    Certificate—Public Works Administrator.

Examined and approved this _____ day of ________________________ [year].

_________________________

Public Works Administrator

f.    Certificate—Assessor.

Examined and approved this _____ day of _________________________ [year].

_________________________

Thurston County Assessor

g.    Certificate—Treasurer.

I hereby certify that all taxes on the land described hereon have been fully paid to and including the year _____.

_________________________

Thurston County Treasurer

h.    Certificate—City Council.

Examined and approved this _____ day of ________________________ [year].

_________________________

Mayor, City of Rainier

ATTEST:

_________________________

Clerk-Treasurer, City of Rainier

i.    Certificate—County Auditor.

Filed for record at the request of _________________________ this ____ day of ____________, [year], at _____ minutes past _____ .m., and recorded in Volume _____ of Plats, on page _____, records of Thurston County, Washington.

_________________________

Thurston County Auditor

_________________________

Deputy Auditor

(Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.140)

18.148.160 Administrative review of final plats, replats, alterations, or amendments.

The city council has the full authority to approve final plats, replats, alterations, or amendments. The community development department shall review applications for a proposed final plat and be satisfied that the following conditions exist:

A.    The final plat, replat, alteration, or amendment meets all standards established by state law and this division relating to final plats;

B.    The proposed final plat, replat, alteration, or amendment bears the certificates and statements of approval required by this division and state law;

C.    The final plat conforms to the content requirements of Section 18.148.140 and 18.148.150;

D.    Required improvements have been installed pursuant to Chapter 18.152, or bonded for in accordance with Section 18.12.120;

E.    A title insurance report confirms that the title of the land in the proposed subdivision is vested in the name of all persons whose consent is necessary to dedicate streets and other easements shown upon the map and whose signatures appear on the plat’s certificate not older than sixty (60) days at time of filing for final plat showing the names. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.150)

18.148.170 Submission to the city council.

The designee shall acknowledge receipt of a proposed final plat, replat, alteration, or amendment that meets the requirements of Section 18.148.160 and shall forward the original with a written staff report to the city council for consideration, approval by ordinance, and final signature authority. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.160)

18.148.180 City council determination.

A.    The city council, at the next regular public meeting or any continued meeting, shall review the preliminarily approved plat, replat, alteration, or amendment for final plat approval; make written findings; and approve or deny the final plat, replat, alteration, or amendment accordingly.

B.    When the city council finds that the subdivision meets the following criteria, the final plat, replat, alteration, or amendment shall be approved, if:

1.    The plat conforms to all terms of preliminary plat approval;

2.    The bond, if there is one, by its essential terms assures completion of improvements.

3.    The plat meets the requirements of state law and the requirements of this division.

C.    After the city council accepts the final plat, replat, alteration, or amendment and all required signatures are affixed, except the county auditor, the final plat shall be approved by ordinance.

D.    The community development department shall provide the final plat, replat, alteration, or amendment to the applicant or agent for filing with the county auditor.

E.    After recording, two full size copies (one mylar and one paper) and one eleven (11) inch by seventeen (17) inch copy shall be provided to the city. Failure to provide the city with the required copies may result in delays of any requested permits. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.170)

Article VI. Fees

18.148.190 Fees.

All fees for projects proposed under this chapter are nonrefundable and established by resolution. These fees shall be paid when:

A.    A preliminary plat is filed;

B.    A final plat is filed for final approval;

C.    An extension of time is requested pursuant to Section 18.148.100, Time limitations; and

D.    A request for reconsideration or appeal is sought pursuant to Section 18.148.090. (Ord. 618 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007. Formerly 18.148.060)