Chapter 16.28
SUBDIVISIONS AND SHORT SUBDIVISIONS
Sections:
16.28.040 Time limitation for final decision.
16.28.010 Procedures.
A. The provisions of this chapter may be used by an applicant seeking approval of a subdivision or short subdivision. An applicant utilizing the provisions of this chapter must meet the requirements of a final plat as specified in YPMC 16.24.040.
B. The application will be submitted to the town clerk/treasurer who will affix to the application a file number and the date it is received. The application will be reviewed as follows:
1. If the application is for a short subdivision, the application will be transmitted to the town staff for review.
2. If the application is for a subdivision, the application will be transmitted to the town staff for review for completeness in accordance with Chapters 14.04, 16.04, and 16.12 YPMC. Upon a determination of completeness, town staff will forward the subdivision application to the planning commission. The planning commission shall, at its next regular meeting, make a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval. The planning commission recommendation will be forwarded with the application to the town council. The town council will approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the subdivision based on the criteria established in Chapters 16.12 and 16.24 YPMC and this chapter. (Ord. 768 § 3 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000. Formerly 16.28.030)
16.28.020 Preapplication conference.
Repealed by Ord. 730. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.28.030 Requirements.
A. Filing. When town staff or the town council, as applicable, finds that the short subdivision or subdivision meets the requirements of this chapter and all local regulations, town staff shall inscribe and execute his/her written approval on the face of the plat. Upon approval of the short subdivision, the applicant shall record the final short subdivision with the King County recorder’s office and provide a copy of the recorded final short subdivision to the town.
B. Short subdivisions shall comply with Chapters 16.16 and 16.20 YPMC.
C. No building permit will be issued on any lot created by the short subdivision approval until all required improvements are completed, bonded for completion, or a set-aside account equal to 100 percent of the actual cost of said improvements is created and approved by the town staff and the short subdivision has been recorded. (Ord. 768 § 3 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000. Formerly 16.28.040)
16.28.040 Time limitation for final decision.
A final short subdivision or subdivision shall be approved, approved with conditions or denied in accordance with YPMC 14.04.090(C). (Ord. 768 § 3 (Att. A), 2025)