Chapter 21.25
FINAL PLAT – FILING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES*
Sections:
21.25.020 Requirement for each final plat filed for record.
21.25.030 Certificate giving description, statement of owners, and dedication requirements.
*Statutory references: RCW 58.17.110, 58.24.040.
21.25.010 Time limitations.
A. In General. A final plat meeting all of the requirements of law shall be submitted to the City within five years of City approval of the preliminary plat. The approval of a preliminary plat shall expire and be automatically null and void without any further action by the City if final plat approval is not obtained within the time limitations specified herein.
B. Extensions.
1. Time for Filing. The Hearings Examiner may grant a single, one-year time extension. A written application for any extension of time under the provisions of this section shall be filed with the Department at least 30 days prior to expiration of the preliminary plat approval. Each application shall be accompanied by payment of a filing fee established by the City Council.
2. Changed Conditions. Upon filing of an application for extension, a copy shall be sent to each party of record together with governmental departments or agencies involved in the preliminary plat approval. If any comment requests the alteration or addition of conditions of approval, the applicant shall be provided with a copy of such comments and shall have 10 working days to file objections, if any, and/or request a public hearing. In the absence of such objection, the Examiner may conclude that the proposed change in conditions is acceptable to the applicant and proceed to a decision in accordance with procedures set forth in this section.
3. Hearings Examiner – Hearing. If the applicant requests a hearing or if substantial issues are raised concerning the application for extension, the Examiner shall schedule a public hearing per UPMC Title 22. The Examiner shall issue a decision together with findings and conclusions in support of the decision within 10 working days of the hearing.
C. Phasing. If a developer seeks to develop a subdivision in phases, all phases or divisions must be approved within the time limits specified herein.
D. Each final plat submitted shall be forwarded to the City Council for approval or denial or returned to the applicant within 30 days of filing unless the applicant agrees to an extension of time.
(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 423 § 81, 2004; Ord. 130 § 5 Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.08.010).
21.25.020 Requirement for each final plat filed for record.
Each and every final plat of any property filed for record shall:
A. Contain a legal description of the plat, which shall match the description on the title insurance report.
B. Contain a dedication for all streets, easements, open space, tracts, or other parcels to be dedicated to the public or other specifically noted entities or organizations.
C. Be acknowledged by the person filing the plat before the County Auditor or any other officer who is authorized by law to take acknowledgment of deeds, and certificate of said acknowledgment shall be enclosed or annexed to such plat and recorded therewith.
D. Contain certification from the Assessor-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.
E. Contain a statement of approval from the City Engineer as to the construction of all streets and associated storm drainage systems. Streets not dedicated to the public shall be clearly denoted on the face of the plat and the plat shall contain adequate provisions for the maintenance of the private streets.
F. Contain a certification from the sewerage provider as to the means of sewage disposal for the lots if required.
G. Contain a certification from the County Health Department as to the means of sewage disposal and water availability if required.
H. Contain a certification from the Department indicating that the plat meets the requirements for final plats and all conditions necessary for approval have been satisfied.
I. Contain a certification from the Fire Code Official indicating the plat is in compliance with the fire code.
J. Contain a signature block for the Mayor of the City of University Place indicating the final plat has received final approval.
K. Be accompanied by a complete survey of the section or sections in which the plat or replat is located with all survey work being done in compliance with RCW 58.24.040.
L. See Appendices A and B for final plat application submittal requirements. A complete application shall be submitted to the Department using forms provided by the Department together with a filing fee.
(Ord. 662 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 423 §§ 82, 83, 2004; Ord. 150 § 2, 1997; Ord. 130 § 5 Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.08.020).
21.25.030 Certificate giving description, statement of owners, and dedication requirements.
Every final plat filed for record must contain a certificate that gives a full and correct description of the lands divided as they appear on the plat drawing, including a statement that the subdivision of property has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owner(s) or contractor purchasers. If the subdivision of property includes a dedication, the certification shall also contain the dedication of all streets, easements, open space, or other parcels or tracts to be dedicated to the public or other specifically noted entity or organization, as shown on the plat document. If the subdivision includes a dedication, the final plat shall include a waiver of all claims for damages against any governmental authority that may be occasioned to the adjacent land by the established construction, drainage, and maintenance of said street. Said certificate shall be signed and acknowledged before a notary public by all parties having any interest in the lands subdivided.
Any dedication, donation, or grant as shown on the face of the plat shall be considered, to all intents and purposes, as a quit-claim deed to the said donee or donees and/or grantees for his, her, or their use for the purpose intended by the donors or grantors as aforesaid.
(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 130 § 5 Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.08.030).
21.25.040 Review criteria.
The Director shall review applications for the proposed final plat and shall recommend the subdivision for approval if satisfied that the following conditions exist:
A. The final plat meets all standards established by state law and this title relating to final plats;
B. The proposed final plat bears the certificates and statements of approval required by this title and state law;
C. The final plat meets the conditions of preliminary plat approval and City code;
D. A title insurance report furnished by the applicant confirms the title of the land in the proposed subdivision and is vested in the name of the owners whose signatures appear on the plat’s certificate;
E. The facilities and improvements required to be provided by the developer have been completed or, alternatively, that the developer has provided an assignment(s) of funds, surety bonds, or other forms of financial security acceptable to the City; provided further, that the assignment of funds, bond, or other security, as hereinabove required, shall be filed with the City in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and in an amount and with sureties commensurate with improvements remaining to be completed and securing to the City the construction and installation of the improvements within a fixed time;
F. Appropriate maintenance and defect financial guarantees have been approved to ensure the design, workmanship, maintenance, and operation of improvements including but not limited to streets, landscaping, and drainage facilities that have been approved by the City.
(Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 423 § 84, 2004; Ord. 130 § 5 Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.08.040).
21.25.050 Director review.
A. Upon receipt of a final plat and all required information, the final plat shall be reviewed by the Director. The Director shall approve final plats in accordance with Chapter 58.17 RCW and this title.
B. After the Director approves the final plat, the Department shall forward the original to the applicant. The applicant shall have the original plat recorded with the County Auditor and shall provide two reproducible copies to the Department and one paper copy to the County Assessor-Treasurer.
(Ord. 769 § 3 (Exh. C), 2023; Ord. 500 § 1, 2007; Ord. 423 § 85, 2004; Ord. 130 § 5 Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 61 § 1, 1995. Formerly 21.08.050).