Chapter 20.30
PRELIMINARY SHORT SUBDIVISIONS, SUBDIVISIONS AND BINDING SITE PLANS
Sections:
20.30.020 Contents of application.
20.30.030 Processing applications.
20.30.040 Distribution of plans.
20.30.050 Expiration of preliminary approval.
20.30.010 Application.
Prior to filing an application for a preliminary subdivision, short subdivision, or binding site plan, a pre-application conference pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.80 SVMC is required unless this requirement is waived by the city manager or designee. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 17-004 § 3, 2017; Ord. 09-002 § 2, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
20.30.020 Contents of application.
Every preliminary short subdivision, subdivision or binding site plan shall consist of the appropriate application form, applicable fees and the following:
A. Maps and Exhibits.
1. Five copies of the preliminary short plat, plat or binding site plan which shall be a legibly drawn map, 18 by 24 inches in size for short plats; 24 by 36 inches in size for plats and binding site plans at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet or one inch equals 100 feet. If approved by the department, an alternative appropriate scale may be used;
2. One reduced (eight and one-half by 11 inches or 11 by 17 inches) copy of the preliminary short plat, plat or binding site plan;
3. A written narrative describing the proposal including, but not limited to, the number of proposed lots, nature of surrounding properties, proposed access, zoning, utility providers, method of sewerage, and timing of phasing of the development (if any). The narrative shall also address compliance to applicable sections of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code and other applicable regulations;
4. Public Notice Packet. One copy of a parcel map indicating properties immediately adjacent to the subject site and a title company search of current ownership of immediately adjacent properties. If the applicant owns adjacent property, the map should indicate parcels located immediately adjacent to the applicant’s ownership. The title company search shall be current within 60 days of issuing the notice of application. If the information is more than 60 days old at the time the notice of application is issued, the applicant shall provide current information;
5. SEPA environmental checklist as applicable pursuant to state and local laws.
6. A plat certificate dated within 30 days of the application filing date confirming that the title of the lands as described and shown on the short plat, subdivision, or binding site plan is in the name of the owners signing.
B. Preliminary short subdivision, subdivision or binding site plan data (to be included on the preliminary short plat, plat or binding site plan).
1. Name, address and telephone number of the owner of the subject property and the person with whom official contact should be made regarding the short plat, plat, or binding site plan;
2. Title of the proposed division;
3. Location of subject property by quarter-quarter(s) of the section, township and range;
4. Legal description of the subject property with the source of the legal description clearly indicated;
5. A vicinity map at a scale of not more than 400 feet to the inch, except that the city manager or designee may approve an alternative scale if requested. The vicinity map shall show all adjacent parcels. It shall show how the streets and alleys in the proposed subdivision connect with existing and proposed streets and alleys in neighboring subdivisions or unplatted property;
6. North arrow, scale and boundary of the proposed short plat, plat, or binding site plan, and the date the map is prepared;
7. Boundaries of all blocks, lot numbers, lot lines along with their dimensions and areas in square feet;
8. Location and identification of existing utilities;
9. Locations, names and widths of all existing and proposed streets, roads and access easements within the proposed short subdivision, subdivision, or binding site plan and within 100 feet thereof, or the nearest City street if there is no City street within 100 feet of the subject property. Streets shall be clearly identified as public or private as applicable;
10. All easements, including border easements, or tracts proposed to be dedicated for any public purpose or for the common use of the property owners of the short plat, plat or binding site plan;
11. All existing easements that affect the subject property;
12. Location of any natural features such as wooded areas, streams, drainage ways, special flood hazard areas identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, or critical areas as defined in SVMC Title 21;
13. Location of existing buildings, septic tanks, drainfields, wells or other improvements, and a note indicating if they will remain or be removed;
14. Whether adjacent property is platted or unplatted. If platted, give the name of the subdivision. If the proposed short subdivision, subdivision or binding site plan is the subdivision of a portion of an existing plat, the approximate lines of the existing plat are to be shown and a copy of the existing plat, along with the recording numbers of any recorded covenants and easements is to be provided;
15. Topographic information at five-foot maximum contour intervals, or at two-foot intervals where overall site topography is too flat to be depicted by five-foot intervals. Delineate areas with any slopes that are greater than 30 percent; and
16. Site data table showing number of proposed lots, existing zoning, water supplier, and method of sewerage. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 17-004 § 3, 2017; Ord. 09-002 § 2, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
20.30.030 Processing applications.
Preliminary short subdivisions and binding site plans are classified as Type II applications; preliminary subdivisions are classified as Type III applications. Both application types shall be processed pursuant to the applicable provisions of Chapter 17.80 SVMC. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 09-002 § 2, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
20.30.040 Distribution of plans.
When the department determines that the application is complete pursuant to SVMC 17.80.100, the department shall distribute the application materials to affected agencies. The department or reviewing agencies may request additional information during the review process. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 09-002 § 2, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
20.30.050 Expiration of preliminary approval.
Approval of a preliminary short subdivision, subdivision, or binding site plan shall automatically expire five years from the date of approval unless a complete application for a final short subdivision, subdivision, or binding site plan meeting all requirements under this title is submitted to the City. Extension of time may be granted as provided in SVMC 20.30.060. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 09-002 § 2, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
20.30.060 Time extensions.
An application form and supporting data for time extension requests shall be submitted to the department at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the preliminary short subdivision, subdivision, or binding site plan. Time extension requests shall be processed as a Type I application pursuant to Chapter 17.80 SVMC.
The department may approve an extension provided there are no significant changed conditions or changed development regulations which would render recording of the short subdivision, subdivision or binding site plan contrary to the public health, safety or general welfare.
The department may grant an initial three-year time extension. Additional one-year extensions may be granted by the department beyond the initial three-year extension. Prior to granting time extensions, the department shall circulate the time extension request to affected agencies for comments. Additional or altered conditions recommended by the department or affected agencies may be required as a condition of this extension. This may include new or updated City regulations deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, or general welfare.
The department shall issue a written decision approving or denying the time extension request and provide copies to affected agencies, the applicant, and those parties requesting a copy of such decision. Appeals of a time extension shall be filed in a manner consistent with the provisions of Chapter 17.90 SVMC. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 15-003 § 3, 2015; Ord. 09-002 § 2, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).