Chapter 16.04
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
16.04.010 Preliminary submittal – All applications.
16.04.020 Preliminary plat content – All.
16.04.040 Plat alterations and plat vacations.
16.04.050 Boundary line adjustments (application and drawing requirements).
16.04.010 Preliminary submittal – All applications.
Every preliminary application for a land division, except a boundary line adjustment, shall consist of the appropriate application form, applicable fees and the following maps and exhibits:
(1) Ten copies of the preliminary plat which shall be a legibly drawn map, 18 by 24 inches in size for short subdivisions; 24 by 36 inches in size for subdivisions and binding site plans at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet or one inch equals 100 feet. If approved by the department, an alternative appropriate scale may be used;
(2) One reduced (eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch or 11-inch by 17-inch) copy of the preliminary plat;
(3) One copy of the county assessor’s map clearly indicating the subject property. Additionally, all adjacent properties with parcel numbers must be indicated on the map. Assessor’s maps for preliminary subdivisions shall indicate the parcel numbers of all properties within 400 feet of the subject property, unless the applicant owns adjacent property, in which case the map shall show the location and parcel number of all properties within 400 feet of the applicant’s ownership;
(4) Street layout map with centerlines of adjacent streets;
(5) An accurate and complete legal description of the subject property with the source of the legal description clearly indicated with area in acres together with a plat certificate or subdivision guarantee dated within 45 days of the submittal. Copies of all deeds and easements referred to in the plat certificate shall be furnished with the submittal;
(6) SEPA environmental checklist for preliminary subdivisions and binding site plans; and
(7) Materials required within KMC Title 14. (Ord. 08-029 § 2).
16.04.020 Preliminary plat content – All.
Every preliminary plat shall contain the following information:
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the owner of the subject property and the person with whom official contact should be made regarding the short subdivision, subdivision, or binding site plan;
(2) Title of the proposal;
(3) Location of subject property by section, township and range;
(4) A written narrative describing the proposal including, but not limited to, the number of proposed lots, nature of surrounding properties, proposed access and timing of phasing of the development. The narrative shall also address compliance to applicable sections of the development code and other applicable regulations;
(5) Vicinity map that clearly indicates the subject property;
(6) North arrow, scale and boundary of the proposed short plat, plat, or binding site plan;
(7) Boundaries of all blocks, the designation of lots, lot lines and dimensions;
(8) Location of existing utilities;
(9) Location, names and widths of all existing and proposed streets, roads and access easements within the proposed short subdivision, subdivision, or binding site plan and within 100 feet thereof, or the nearest city street if there is no city street within 100 feet of the subject property;
(10) All existing or proposed easements or tracts proposed to be dedicated for any public purpose or for the common use of the property owners of the land division with description of the purpose of the common area;
(11) Location of any natural features such as wooded areas, streams, drainage ways, or critical areas as defined in KMC Title 18;
(12) Location of existing buildings, septic tanks, drainfields, wells or other improvements, indicating if they will remain or be removed;
(13) A statement as to whether any adjacent property is platted or unplatted. If platted, give the name of the land division. If the proposed land division includes the division of a portion of an existing plat, the approximate lines of the existing plat are to be shown and a copy of the existing plat, along with any and all recorded covenants and easements;
(14) Topographic information at two-foot intervals, identification of the existing drainage pattern and any creeks or other drainage facilities. Topographic information required by this section must be collected by or under the direction of a professional land surveyor;
(15) “Site data table” showing number of proposed lots, frontage for each lot, lot area for each lot, existing zoning, water supplier, method of wastewater disposal, and additional information as required by the city. (Ord. 08-029 § 2).
16.04.030 Phasing.
Any subdivision may be developed in phases or increments. Phasing of short subdivisions or binding site plans is not permitted. A master phasing plan shall be submitted with the preliminary subdivision, which may be approved, provided:
(1) The phasing plan includes all land identified within the legal notice;
(2) The sequence of phased development is identified by a map not to exceed the five-year approval period between preliminary and final approval;
(3) Each phase has reasonable public or private infrastructure to support the number of dwelling units contained in that phase;
(4) Each phase constitutes an independent planning unit with facilities, adequate circulation, and any requirements established for the entire subdivision; and provided, that any nonfinalized portion meets the minimum lot size of the underlying zone for the proposed use; and
(5) The city engineer approves the necessary documents so that all public improvement requirements are assured for that phase.
A phasing plan may be amended following preliminary approval. Said plan may be approved administratively provided the above criteria are met. (Ord. 08-029 § 2).
16.04.040 Plat alterations and plat vacations.
In addition to the provisions of KMC 16.04.020, 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) 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;
(c) For plat vacations only: signatures of all parties having an ownership interest in that portion of the subdivision to be altered or vacated;
(d) Where the proposed alteration or vacation would result in the violation of restrictive covenant(s) that were 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;
(2) Map(s). The boundaries of the proposed alteration or vacation. (Ord. 08-029 § 2).
16.04.050 Boundary line adjustments (application and drawing requirements).
The following items shall be submitted for proposed boundary line adjustments:
(1) Existing Conditions Site Plan. A scaled site plan on an eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch sheet with one-inch margins on all sides showing the following information:
(a) The existing dimensions and square footage of the existing property(ies) involved;
(b) The location and setbacks of any and all improvements (i.e., structures, utilities, etc.) from all property lines;
(c) The location and dimension of all access and utility easements; and
(d) The location, dimensions and names of public and/or private streets abutting the property(ies).
(2) Proposed Adjustment/Line Elimination Site Plan. A scaled plan on an eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch sheet with one-inch margins on all sides showing the following information:
(a) The location and setbacks of any improvements (i.e., structures, utilities, etc.) from the new property lines, after the proposed boundary line adjustment or elimination;
(b) The location and dimension of any access or utility easements after the proposed boundary line adjustment or line elimination;
(c) The location, dimensions and names of public and/or private streets abutting the property(ies) after the proposed boundary line adjustment or elimination; and
(d) Indicate old property lines with a dashed line and the new property lines with a solid line.
(3) On a separate sheet of paper (eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch) written legal descriptions for the existing parcel(s) and the proposed adjusted or eliminated parcel(s) with one-inch margins on all sides.
(4) One copy each of all involved property owners’ recorded deeds, verifying current ownership of the subject property(ies).
(5) If available, a copy of an original plat for the subject property.
(6) A record of survey of the property shall be completed to prove that no nonconforming and/or illegal building setbacks will be created as a result of the boundary line adjustment. The survey must be completed by a surveyor licensed in the state of Washington. The administrator may waive this requirement where it is clearly identified that no nonconforming building setbacks will be created. (Ord. 08-029 § 2).