Chapter 21.45
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM BINDING SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESS

Sections:

21.45.010    Applicability.

21.45.020    Filing.

21.45.030    Review criteria.

21.45.040    Decision.

21.45.050    Planned development districts.

21.45.060    Building permits.

21.45.070    Recording.

21.45.010 Applicability.

A. This process may be used to divide land by the owner of any legal lot that is to be developed for residential condominiums pursuant to Chapter 64.32 or 64.34 RCW, whichever is applicable. A binding site plan for a residential condominium project shall be based on either a recorded final planned development district, or a building permit issued for the entire project.

B. This process is separate from the planned development district provisions of the zoning code, and shall not be construed to substitute for the requirements of such processes.

(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.18.010).

21.45.020 Filing.

The filing requirements for a residential condominium binding site plan shall be the same as for a binding site plan set forth in Chapter 21.40 UPMC.

(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007).

21.45.030 Review criteria.

The review criteria for a residential condominium binding site plan shall be the same as for a binding site plan set forth in Chapter 21.40 UPMC.

(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007).

21.45.040 Decision.

The decision provisions for a residential condominium binding site plan shall be the same as for a binding site plan set forth in Chapter 21.40 UPMC.

(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007).

21.45.050 Planned development districts.

Whenever a binding site plan for a residential condominium development is proposed on a parcel for which a final planned development district has been approved, a copy of the planned development district site plan shall be recorded as part of the binding site plan upon verification by the Director that the binding site plan is the same as or contains the relevant details of the planned development district site plan.

(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 130 § 5 Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.18.020).

21.45.060 Building permits.

Whenever a binding site plan for a residential condominium development is proposed on a parcel of land for which a building permit has been issued for the entire project, the following must be satisfied prior to recording:

A. A plan shall be prepared in a form prescribed by the Director that is adequate for permanent retention by the Pierce County records and elections division.

B. The plan must be prepared by a registered land surveyor or civil engineer.

C. The plan must substantially reflect the site plan approved for the building permit. Specific details not relevant to the division of land may be omitted.

D. The plan must be verified by the Director for compliance with the approved building permit. The Director may require dedication of additional right-of-way for public streets.

E. The legal description and map must be verified by the City Engineer.

(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.18.030).

21.45.070 Recording.

The binding site plan approved by the Director shall be recorded with the records and elections division within 30 days of approval. Upon recording, the site plan shall be binding on the owner(s), his or her heirs and assigns, and shall permit the division of land within the site. Divisions shall only be permitted upon the filing of a declaration under the provisions of Chapter 64.32 or 64.34 RCW, whichever is applicable; provided, the structure or structures, road and parking systems, and related facilities substantially conform to the recorded binding site plan.

(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 130 § 5 Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.18.060).