Chapter 16.28
SHORT SUBDIVISIONS
Sections:
16.28.010 General policies.
A. Approval of a preliminary short subdivision or dedication indicates merely the general acceptability of the layout as submitted. Short subdivision of property is subject to final approval as required by this chapter.
B. Preliminary short subdivisions and dedications shall be approved, disapproved, or returned to the applicant for modification or correction within 120 days after the town has notified the applicant that the application is complete unless the applicant consents to an extension of such time period. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.28.020 Preapplication conference.
Repealed by Ord. 730. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.28.030 Procedures.
A. The provisions of this chapter may be used by a subdivider seeking approval of a short subdivision. A subdivider 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 transmitted to the town staff and the planning commission for review. The planning commission shall, at its next regular meeting, make a recommendation for approval, disapproval or revision. Upon recommendation for approval or disapproval, the application will be transmitted to the town council. The town council will approve, disapprove or recommend revisions to the short subdivision at a public hearing during the regular meeting of the town council which follows the planning commission meeting. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.28.040 Requirements.
A. Filing. When the town council finds that the public use and interest will be served by the proposed short subdivision and the short subdivision meets the requirements of this chapter and all local regulations, it shall authorize the mayor to inscribe and execute his/her written approval on the face of the plat. The original of the final short plat shall be submitted by the developer to the town and thereafter the town will file for record with the King County department of records and elections. One copy shall be retained by the town. One copy shall be furnished to the town staff.
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 plat 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 plat has been recorded. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)