Chapter 16.28
FINAL PLAT
Sections:
16.28.020 Final plat application.
16.28.050 Effective period of terms of approval.
16.28.060 Final plat document.
16.28.070 Final plat certificates.
16.28.080 Recording of approved plat.
16.28.010 Purpose.
The purpose of a final plat is to ensure that all conditions of the preliminary subdivision plat approval have been satisfied prior to the recordation of the map. (Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997).
16.28.020 Final plat application.
Prior to expiration of a preliminary subdivision plat the subdivider shall file a proposed final plat by submitting the following:
A. A minimum of six copies or prints of an accurate map of the subdivided land, based upon a complete survey, including the following information:
1. All section, including quarter section and quarter quarter section, township, municipal and county lines lying within or adjacent to the subdivision;
2. The location of all monuments, found or set, or other evidence used as ties to establish the subdivision boundaries;
3. The location of all permanent control monuments found and established within the subdivision;
4. The boundary of the subdivision with complete bearings and lineal dimensions;
5. The length of each block and lot line, together with bearings and other data necessary for the location of any block or lot line in the field;
6. The lengths and bearing all straight lines and adequate curve data as required by the licensed engineer reviewing the plat for the city;
7. The location, width, centerline and name of all streets and alleys within and adjoining the subdivision;
8. The location and width, shown with broken lines, and description of all easements, including a statement of their designated use;
9. Lot area in square feet and lot and block numbers when applicable;
10. The location of all adjoining and adjacent existing plats and unplatted property, indicated by broken lines, together with recording data;
B. Whenever a survey of a proposed subdivision reveals a discrepancy, the discrepancy shall be noted on the face of the final plat. Any discrepancy shall be disclosed in a title report prepared by a title insurer and issued after the filing of the final plat. As used in this section, “discrepancy” means: (1) a boundary hiatus, (2) an overlapping boundary, or (3) a physical appurtenance, which indicates encroachments, lines of possession, or conflict of title.
C. The submission shall be accompanied by a title report confirming that title of the land is vested in the name of the owners whose signatures appear on the plat’s certificate or instrument of dedication.
D. The submission of a proposed final plat shall be accompanied by a receipt from the city treasurer for an amount specified in the subdivision fee schedule established by the council.
E. Each final plat filed for record with the city shall include the following statements of approval and be accompanied by the appropriate office seal:
1. A certification from the Stevens County treasurer that all taxes and delinquent assessments for which the property may be liable as of the date of certification have been duly paid, satisfied, or discharged;
2. A statement of compliance with CMC Title 17, Zoning, the comprehensive plan, and with all terms of the preliminary plat approval, signed by the chairperson of the planning commission;
3. A statement of final approval by the mayor, which statement shall be attested by the city clerk;
4. A statement that the final plat has been examined and approved by the city attorney and city engineer;
5. A certificate of recording to be signed by and used by the Stevens County auditor in filing the final plat. (Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997).
16.28.030 Final plat review.
Upon receipt of a proposed final plat the plat administrator shall insure that the proposed subdivision conforms to all conditions and requirements established by ordinance or through preliminary approval. Such review shall include:
A. That the final plat meets all standards established by state law and this title relating to final plats;
B. That the final plat bears all certificates and statements of approval required by this title;
C. That there is a certification from the Stevens County treasurer that all taxes and delinquent assets for which the property may be liable as of the date of certification have been duly paid, satisfied, or discharged;
D. That the title report furnished by the subdivider confirms that the title of the land in the proposed subdivision is vested in the name of the owners whose signatures appear on the plat’s certificate;
E. That the facilities and improvements required to be provided by the subdivider have been completed or, alternatively, that the subdivider will provide a bond in a form acceptable to the city attorney and in an amount and with sureties commensurate to cover 150 percent of the value of the improvements remaining to be completed securing to the city the construction and installation of the facilities and improvements within one year of the date of approval of the final plat;
F. That the subdivider has provided a maintenance bond in a form acceptable to the city attorney in an amount equal to 10 percent of the actual and/or estimated cost of the improvements, guaranteeing the successful operation of improvements for a period of two years after final acceptance of the improvements by the appropriate city department head. The city shall withhold final plat approval until the improvement bond (if required) and maintenance bond are provided. The city may enforce bonds authorized under this section by all appropriate legal and equitable remedies. (Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997).
16.28.040 Review process.
A. A final plat shall be subject to review by the city council.
B. Each proposed final plat submitted for final approval shall be accompanied by the following persons’ recommendations for approval or disapproval:
1. City water/sewer superintendent, as to the adequacy of the proposed means of sewage disposal and water supply;
2. Plat administrator, as to compliance with all terms of the preliminary approval of the proposed subdivision or dedication;
3. Licensed engineer acting on behalf of the city, as to the accuracy of the survey data, the layout of streets, alleys and other rights-of-way, design of bridges, sewage and water systems, and other required improvements;
4. Any health department or other local, state or federal agency with jurisdiction.
C. A person issuing a recommendation for subsequent approval shall not modify the terms of his/her recommendation without the consent of the applicant. Any costs incurred as a result of review by any agency or a licensed engineer acting on behalf of the city shall be borne by the subdivider.
D. The city council shall approve the final plat if all of the following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The final plat meets the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW, other applicable state laws, and all requirements for plat approval in this title.
2. The final plat has met all the conditions and conforms to all terms of the preliminary approval.
3. The Stevens County treasurer certifies that all taxes and delinquent assessments for which the property may be liable have been duly paid, satisfied or discharged. (Ord. 1488 NS § 11, 2012; Ord. 1225 NS § 4, 2001; Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997).
16.28.050 Effective period of terms of approval.
A subdivision shall be governed by the terms of approval of the final plat, and the statutes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of approval for a period of five years, unless the city council finds that a change in conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety in the subdivision. (Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997).
16.28.060 Final plat document.
A. Every final plat classified as a subdivision shall be legibly represented on one or more sheets of mylar with permanent black ink or equivalent approved material. Each sheet shall measure 24 inches by 36 inches, and shall have a marginal line drawn completely around each sheet which leaves an entirely blank left margin of two inches and a margin of one-half inch on the remaining edges.
B. Each sheet of the final plat shall contain the subdivision title, description of land as to quarter section in which the subdivision is located, the plat scale, and the north point. The scale in no case shall be smaller than one inch equals 100 feet, nor greater than one inch equals 50 feet. All signatures ascribed to the final plat shall be original signatures, written in permanent black ink. (Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997).
16.28.070 Final plat certificates.
A. Each final plat shall include a certificate bearing the printed names of all persons having an interest in the subdivided land, signed by the said persons and acknowledged by them before a notary public, consenting to the subdivision of the land and reciting a dedication by them of all lands shown on the plat to be dedicated for public uses.
B. Should any of the land used for roads, streets, drainage systems, utilities, etc., which is normally dedicated to public use be retained in private ownership, it shall be clearly shown on the final plat and listed in the written data to the effect that the city accepts no responsibility for construction and maintenance of such facilities, and the name of the individual or corporation who shall have such responsibility shall be given.
C. Each final plat shall also include a certificate of the registered land surveyor who made, or under whose supervision was made. The certificate shall be accompanied by the signature of the surveyor under whose supervision the plat was made. (Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997).
16.28.080 Recording of approved plat.
A. The plat administrator shall forward the original tracing of an approved final plat to the office of the county auditor for recording
B. All approved final plats presented to the county auditor shall be accompanied by such filing fees as are required by that office, and such fees shall be paid by the subdivider. (Ord. 1159 NS § 1, 1997).