Chapter 14.15 AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

Chapter 14.15
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

Sections:

14.15.020 Authority, Scope, Exceptions and Administration

14.15.050 Additional Administrative Authority

14.15.010 Purpose

The purpose of this title is to advance the orderly and efficient use of land resources within the City; to accomplish the goals of the City’s Comprehensive Plan; to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of City residents and landowners; to establish clear and consistent standards and procedures for the platting, subdivision, and dedication of real property and for adjustment of lots and boundaries; and to ensure consistency with Chapter 58.17 RCW. (Ord. 18-1008 § 1; Ord. 09-1012 § 1 (Exh. A))

14.15.020 Authority, Scope, Exceptions and Administration

A. Authority. This title is adopted pursuant to the authority of Chapters 35A.10, 35A.58 and 58.17 RCW.

B. Scope. The dimensions, configuration, improvement and method of creating all subdivisions, lot mergers, and adjustment of property boundaries within the corporate limits of the City, except where exempted by subsection (C) of this section, shall conform to this title and all applicable provisions of the SeaTac Municipal Code, including but not limited to: SMC Titles 11, 12, 13, and 15. Each division of land, merger of lots, or adjustment of property boundaries within the corporate limits of the City shall further comply with all applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington. In any case where conflict arises between provisions of this title or the SeaTac Zoning Code, the most recently adopted provision shall prevail.

C. Exceptions. The provisions of this title shall not apply to divisions of land as listed under RCW 58.17.040.

D. Administration. The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development shall be responsible for the administration of this title. (Ord. 18-1008 § 1; Ord. 11-1002 § 2; Ord. 09-1012 § 1 (Exh. A))

14.15.030 Violations and Remedies

A. No land shall be divided, nor ownership thereof changed or transferred, in a way that creates a substandard lot or in any other way violates this title. The City shall not allow as a building site any resulting lot that is inconsistent with the SeaTac Municipal Code, access/road standards, fire code, building code or established King County health requirements.

B. No person, firm or corporation proposing to divide land, or having divided land, shall enter into any contract to sell, lease or transfer any lot or part of the subject division until such division has been recorded with King County.

C. Each sale, lease, or transfer of any one (1) lot, tract, or parcel of land in violation of this title shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense, and each day during which such sale, lease, or transfer continues unabated shall be considered an additional violation.

D. Except as provided herein, the City shall not issue any building permit affecting any part of a subdivision until that subdivision has been approved by the City and has been recorded with King County. One (1) building permit may be issued for any lot undergoing the short or long subdivision process, provided no existing structures are located on the property.

E. The City shall defer any application under this title that involves land subject to dispute between the City and the applicant, or between the applicant and any other public agency, until such dispute is resolved.

F. Where the City demonstrates that an applicant has willfully omitted, contrived or otherwise misrepresented any portion of an application, subdivision, or plat submitted under this title, that misrepresentation shall void the entire application. Any fees paid to the City for the review procedure shall be forfeited and any fees due and owing shall remain an outstanding debt subject to collection. Where an error, omission or representation is demonstrated to be a willful falsification, the City shall not consider a subsequent land use action involving the same applicant and any portion of the subject property for the period of one (1) year. Any such action after that period shall require a new application. (Ord. 18-1008 § 1; Ord. 09-1012 § 1 (Exh. A))

14.15.040 Liberal Construction

The provisions of this title shall be liberally construed to give full effect to the objectives and purposes for which it was enacted. (Ord. 18-1008 § 1; Ord. 09-1012 § 1 (Exh. A))

14.15.050 Additional Administrative Authority

The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development shall have the authority to modify recognized standards and conditions, with regard to lot dimensions and configuration, public streets, private roads, or any signage required under this title, as may be necessary to:

A. Preserve the intent and purpose of this title, the SeaTac Municipal Code, including the Zoning Code, and ensure compliance with the SeaTac Comprehensive Plan;

B. Assure that development preserves the compatibility of existing and potential properties and uses;

C. Preserve natural and cultural features;

D. Protect the public health, safety and general welfare; and

E. Help reduce the cost of development. (Ord. 18-1008 § 1; Ord. 11-1002 § 2; Ord. 09-1012 § 1 (Exh. A))