Chapter 22.24
INNOVATIVE OR UNUSUAL PLATS
Sections:
22.24.010 Purpose.
22.24.020 Procedure.
22.24.030 Approval of modifications—Circumstances.
22.24.040 Approval of modifications—Specific criteria.
22.24.050 Modification reflected on plat or short plat.
22.24.010 Purpose.
The provisions of this chapter establish a mechanism whereby an applicant may propose and the city may consider and approve an innovative or unusual plat or short plat that does not conform to the specific provisions of Chapters 22.28 and 22.32 of this title; except, that modifications to the provisions of Sections 22.28.030 and 22.28.040 cannot be made under this chapter. (Ord. 3705 § 2 (part), 1999)
22.24.020 Procedure.
Request for modifications under this chapter will be processed and decided upon as part of normal plat or short plat approval process. The notice of the proposed plat or short plat must include specific references to the provisions that the applicant proposes to modify. (Ord. 3705 § 2 (part), 1999)
22.24.030 Approval of modifications—Circumstances.
The city may approve a proposed modification for a plat or short plat under this chapter in any of the following circumstances:
(a) If the land in the proposed plat or short plat is the subject property of a development that has been approved by city council under a Zoning Code permit;
(b) If the size, shape, topography or surroundings of the property are unique;
(c) If the applicant is proposing an innovative development proposal. (Ord. 3705 § 2 (part), 1999)
22.24.040 Approval of modifications—Specific criteria.
The city may approve a proposed modification under this chapter only if it finds that all of the following criteria are met:
(a) The requirements of Sections 22.12.230 or 22.20.140 of this title are met;
(b) The proposed modification will result in a plat or short plat that is at least as beneficial to the community as would be a plat or short plat which complies with all of the requirements of Chapters 22.28 and 22.32 of this title;
(c) Any undesirable effects of the plat or short plat with the proposed modification are clearly outweighed by benefits to the public of the proposed modification. (Ord. 3705 § 2 (part), 1999)
22.24.050 Modification reflected on plat or short plat.
If a modification is granted under this chapter, the recorded plat or short plat must clearly reflect that each lot in the plat or short plat must be used, developed or maintained consistent with the entire approved plat. Any proposed change to the use, development or existence of any of the lots or tracts in the plat or short plat will not be approved unless the entire plat or short plat is subject to city review and modification. (Ord. 3705 § 2 (part), 1999)