Chapter 12.22
PLAT VACATIONS AND PLAT ALTERATIONS
Sections:
12.22.010 Plat alterations and plat vacations application materials.
12.22.010 Plat alterations and plat vacations application materials.
The following items shall be submitted for proposed plat alterations and plat vacations:
(1) Written Materials.
(A) The reasons for the proposed alteration or vacation;
(B) Where the proposed alteration or vacation would result in the violation of a restrictive covenant(s) that was filed at the time of approval of the subdivision, an agreement signed by all parties subject to the covenants agreeing to the termination or alteration of the relevant covenant to accomplish the purpose of the alteration or vacation;
(C) For plat alterations only: signatures of the majority of those persons having an ownership interest of lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions in the subject subdivision or portion to be altered;
(D) For plat vacations only: signatures of all parties having an ownership interest in that portion of the subdivision to be altered or vacated;
(2) Map(s). The boundaries of the proposed alteration or vacation. Plat alterations may, at the administrator’s discretion, require complete site plans consistent with Section 12.04.030. (Res. 2010-104 (part), 11/9/10; Res. 2010-68 (Exh. A) (part), 7/13/10).
12.22.020 Plat alteration.
(1) Except as provided herein for boundary line adjustments, the alteration of any subdivision or portion thereof shall proceed according to the provisions of this title for plat alterations.
(2) The application shall contain the signatures of the majority of those persons having an ownership interest of lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions in the subject subdivision or portion to be altered.
(3) If the subdivision is subject to restrictive covenants which were filed at the time of the approval of the subdivision, and the application for alteration would result in the violation of a covenant, the application shall contain an agreement signed by all parties subject to the covenants providing that the parties agree to terminate or alter the relevant covenants to accomplish the purpose of the alteration of the subdivision or portion thereof.
(4) The alteration of a subdivision is subject to RCW 64.04.175.
(5) If any land within the alteration is part of an assessment district, any outstanding assessments shall be equitably divided and levied against the remaining lots, parcels, or tracts, or be levied equitably on the lots resulting from the alteration. If any land within the alteration contains a dedication to the general use of persons residing within the subdivision, such land may be altered and divided equitably between the adjacent properties.
(6) After approval of the alteration, the applicant shall submit to the county a revised drawing of the approved alteration of the subdivision, which after signature of the approving authority shall be filed with the county auditor to become a lawful plat of the property.
(7) The revised plat shall be surveyed and prepared by a Washington State licensed land surveyor. (Res. 2020-30, 3/10/20; Res. 2010-68 (Exh. A) (part), 7/13/10).
* Code reviser’s note: Res. 2019-85, corrected by Res. 2019-87, was adopted in error by the county. Res. 2020-30 corrects this error by repealing Res. 2019-85. The provisions of this section currently read as established by Res. 2010-68 prior to the adoption of Res. 2019-85.
12.22.030 Plat vacation.
(1) The vacation of any land division or portion thereof, or any area designated or dedicated for public use, shall proceed according to the provisions of this title for plat vacations.
(2) The application shall set forth the reasons for vacation and shall contain signatures of all parties having an ownership interest in that portion to be vacated.
(3) If the land division is subject to restrictive covenants which are filed at the time of approval of the subdivision, and the vacation would result in the violation of a covenant, the application shall contain an agreement signed by all parties subject to the covenants providing that the parties agree to terminate or alter the relevant covenants to accomplish the purpose of the vacation. (Res. 2010-68 (Exh. A) (part), 7/13/10).