Chapter 24.90
VACATION OF FINAL SUBDIVISIONS AND FINAL SHORT SUBDIVISIONS

Sections:

24.90.010    Subdivision or short subdivision vacation – Application.

24.90.020    Subdivision or short subdivision vacation – Process.

24.90.030    Subdivision or short subdivision vacation – Procedure.

24.90.040    Subdivision or short subdivision vacation – Conduct of hearing.

24.90.010 Subdivision or short subdivision vacation – Application.

An application may be submitted for the proposed vacation of all or part of a recorded subdivision or short subdivision. The application shall contain the signatures of all parties having an ownership interest in the lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions in the subject subdivision/short subdivision or portion to be vacated. [Ord. 2024-06 § 1].

24.90.020 Subdivision or short subdivision vacation – Process.

Vacation of a subdivision or short subdivision is classified as a Type III application. Upon submittal of a complete application for vacation of a subdivision or short subdivision, the administrator shall process the vacation request pursuant to RMC Title 19 and in a manner consistent with RCW 58.17.212. [Ord. 2024-06 § 1].

24.90.030 Subdivision or short subdivision vacation – Procedure.

Whenever any person is interested in the vacation of any subdivision or portion thereof, or any area designated or dedicated for public use, that person shall file an application for vacation with the city. The application shall set forth the reasons for vacation and shall contain signatures of all parties having an ownership interest in that portion of the subdivision subject to vacation. If the subdivision is subject to restrictive covenants which were filed at the time of the approval of the subdivision, and the application for 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 of the subdivision or portion thereof. Vacations will be processed in accordance with rules prescribed under state law. [Ord. 2024-06 § 1].

24.90.040 Subdivision or short subdivision vacation – Conduct of hearing.

Consistent with RCW 58.17.217 and 58.17.330, any hearing for vacation of a subdivision shall be administered by the city’s hearing examiner, and such decision shall be given the effect of a final decision. [Ord. 2024-06 § 1].