Chapter 16.33
CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISIONS
Sections:
16.33.020 Submission to building inspector and engineer.
16.33.030 Preliminary submission.
16.33.040 Vertical and plane datum.
16.33.050 Dimensions and scale.
16.33.080 Definite dimensions required.
16.33.100 Unit numbers and names.
16.33.110 Certifications and approvals – Public area dedications and easements.
16.33.120 Percentage of undivided interest.
16.33.140 Recording of bylaws.
16.33.010 Applicability.
The following regulations shall apply to horizontal property regimes (condominium) subdivisions. This chapter shall also apply to conversions of apartment houses with five or more units to condominiums. The establishment of a condominium subdivision is subject to the provisions of Chapter 64.32 RCW. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01, 1980. Formerly 16.16.010].
16.33.020 Submission to building inspector and engineer.
Condominium subdivisions in preliminary form shall first be submitted to the city building inspector and the city engineer to determine if any land classification, land subdivision, or street dedications are involved which would require procedures in addition to those indicated in this chapter. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(A), 1980. Formerly 16.16.020].
16.33.030 Preliminary submission.
Preliminary submission of a condominium subdivision shall be to the city clerk-treasurer in the manner described in Chapter 16.12 CRMC. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(B), 1980. Formerly 16.16.030].
16.33.040 Vertical and plane datum.
The proposed subdivision must be in three dimensions relating vertical control to United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Datum. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(C), 1980. Formerly 16.16.040].
16.33.050 Dimensions and scale.
Dimensions of the condominium subdivision shall be in feet and inches to conform with architect’s drawings and shall not be at scale of more than five feet to the inch. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(D), 1980. Formerly 16.16.050].
16.33.060 Bench marks.
Two permanent bench marks must be set on or near the building at ground level for future reference in locating units in the subdivision. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(E), 1980. Formerly 16.16.060].
16.33.070 Elevations.
The vertical position or positions of the plan of each floor or ceiling in any space unit shall be referenced to its elevation above United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Datum and shown on the face of the subdivision as floor elevation. A note should appear on the plat denoting reference plane for elevations. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(F), 1980. Formerly 16.16.070].
16.33.080 Definite dimensions required.
Each floor plan of the permanent structure must be shown as well as basement and roof levels and area of subdivision plan. The dimensions and ties shown for each parcel must be definite enough with respect to both vertical and horizontal control so that the boundaries of each apartment may be accurately located by the use of standard survey methods. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(G), 1980. Formerly 16.16.080].
16.33.090 Unit lines.
All units of apartment property lines shall be on the interior surfaces of the perimeter walls, floors, ceiling, windows, and doors thereof. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(H), 1980. Formerly 16.16.090].
16.33.100 Unit numbers and names.
Apartment numbers and the subdivision unit numbers must be the same. The subdivision name and apartment building names must be the same. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(I), 1980. Formerly 16.16.100].
16.33.110 Certifications and approvals – Public area dedications and easements.
The condominium subdivision must contain all of the certifications and approvals required for any subdivision. Dedications of public areas and facilities and the grant to apartment owners of private easements in common areas and facilities shall be of sufficient quantity and quality to conform with minimum requirements and laws relating to fire, health and safety. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(J), 1980. Formerly 16.16.110].
16.33.120 Percentage of undivided interest.
The percentage of undivided interest must be shown on the subdivision as well as in the declaration. The percentage should be expressed in decimal form. Any change of percentage interest shall be filed for record with the county auditor, and the auditor shall file a separate document of any such amendment with the date thereof. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(K), 1980. Formerly 16.16.120].
16.33.130 Declaration.
A declaration, the instrument by which the property is submitted to provision of the state law, must be filed at the time the subdivision is filed. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(L), 1980. Formerly 16.16.130].
16.33.140 Recording of bylaws.
The bylaws under which the building, constituted as a condominium, is administered should not be a part of the subdivision. The current bylaws shall be recorded in the office of the county auditor and referenced to the general index or receiving number and to volume and page whereat recorded and shall be included in any instrument of transfer of any or all units as a restriction on the title of such units. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(M), 1980. Formerly 16.16.140].
16.33.150 Consideration.
After all pertinent requirements for the condominium subdivision have been fulfilled, the proposed development shall be considered in line with the regulations set forth in Chapter 16.35 CRMC. [Ord. 2010-01 Att. A, 2010; Ord. 2006-09 Att. A, 2006; Ord. 509 § 4.01(N), 1980. Formerly 16.16.150].