§ 16.08.070. Requirements for acceptance of plats.
A.
Data required for approval of preliminary plat. The preliminary plat shall be at a scale of not less than 200 feet to one inch. Data required for the preliminary plat shall include the following information, unless otherwise specified by the City:
1.
Location, width and purpose of all easements, existing and proposed.
2.
Name and right-of-way widths of all existing and proposed streets on or adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
3.
Approximate location and size of all utilities (water mains, sewers, etc.) on an adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
4.
Contours, based on City adopted vertical datum, shall have intervals of not more than five feet for slopes of ten percent or more and not more than two feet for slopes of ten percent or less.
5.
Locations of and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil, rock, and ground water conditions, when required by the City Engineer.
6.
Approximate locations of water courses, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, natural retention areas, direction of drainage, culverts, houses, all non-residential land uses and all other significant features on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
7.
Zoning on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
8.
All highways or other major improvements planned by public authorities for future construction on or near the proposed subdivision.
9.
A vicinity sketch showing relation of the proposed subdivision to the surrounding area with regard to major improvements.
10.
The legal description of the tract to be platted, title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, names and addresses of the owners, date, scale, north arrow.
11.
The legal description of the proposed lots.
12.
Ownership of unsubdivided land adjacent to the proposed subdivision and names of adjoining existing plats.
13.
The required building setbacks and any existing buildings and/or major structures shall be shown for each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines.
14.
Identification of each lot and each block.
15.
Approximate square footage and scaled dimensions of each lot.
16.
Summary of site data, including total acreage, acreage in residential use, acreage in streets, and number of acres in parks and other non-residential land uses.
17.
Environmental checklist with filing fee.
18.
Shoreline and wetland permit applications and environmentally sensitive areas protection ordinance compliance (when required).
19.
Affidavits of posting and publication.
B.
Subdivision improvements required. All street and utility improvements must be designed to comply with the current WSDOT standards and as specified by the City Engineer and with the Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Services Ordinance, and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130. Plans and specifications for street and utility improvements must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the beginning of construction. Minimum improvements shall be as follows:
C.
Streets.
1.
The entire right-of-way shall be cleared and grubbed of all objectionable materials. Trees approved by the City for preservation shall be identified.
2.
Streets shall be graded and improved with paving, curbs and gutters, drainage and sidewalks according to the approved plans and roadway section.
3.
Street lights shall be installed as specified by the City Engineer.
4.
Street name signs shall be provided and installed by the City at cost to the developer.
5.
Permanent monuments shall be installed and each lot shall be staked.
D.
Utilities. A water distribution system, storm drainage system, electrical distribution system and a sanitary sewage disposal system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Services Ordinance, and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.
E.
Parks. Parks and recreation shall be provided consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Services Ordinance, and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.
F.
Streetscape improvements.
1.
Street trees. Street trees shall be planted within a planting strip or within LID facilities in the right-of-way of arterial streets. Proposed locations and species to be used shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. The City can assist the subdivider in location of trees and species to use under varying conditions. Street trees are a protection against excessive heat and glare, enhance the attractiveness and value of abutting property, and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff.
G.
Required data for approval of final plat. The final plat shall be an 18-inch by 24-inch permanent reproducible, and shall be at a scale of not less than 200 feet to one inch. A reduced copy no larger than 11-inch by 17-inch shall be submitted with the final prints. For large subdivisions, the plat may be on several sheets, accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision. The final plat shall be accompanied by a report containing accurate square footage and dimensions of each lot and block and the coordinates of each monument; a title report; and shall include a warranty that all assessments in favor of the City have been paid.
The final plat and survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System, North Zone, as adopted by the City. The final plat shall show the following:
1.
A minimum of two permanent plat control monuments with coordinates, to which all dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat shall be referred.
2.
Permanent monuments at all corners.
3.
Subdivision boundary lines, right-of-way lines, easements, lot lines with accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves.
4.
Name and right-of-way width of each street. Any street not dedicated to the public must be so marked on the face of the plat (RCW 58.17.165).
5.
Location, dimensions and purpose of all easements.
6.
Identification of each lot and block with addresses shown on the lots.
7.
The required building setbacks and any existing buildings and/or major structures shall be shown for each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines.
8.
Purpose for which sites, other than residential, are dedicated to the public or reserved for future development.
9.
The required building setbacks on each proposed lot.
10.
Location and description of all monuments.
11.
The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true north and grid north arrows, scale and legend.
12.
Legal description of the land to be platted.
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The legal description of the proposed lots.
14.
Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat and survey.
15.
Certificate by owner(s) containing the legal description of the land to be platted and dedicating roads, rights-of-way, easements and any sites for public purposes.
16.
Certification of approval by: (a) the Planning Commission; (b) Director of Public Works and Utilities; (c) Health Department (when required); (d) City Council; (e) City Manager, City Clerk, Fire Chief, Community and Economic Development Director, and City Attorney.
17.
Certification by the County Treasurer that all State and County taxes levied against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full.
18.
Certification of filing by County Auditor.
19.
If improvements are to be deferred rather than actually installed prior to final plat approval, the plat shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling units will be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved by the City Engineer."
(Ord. 3571 § 2, 12/20/2016; Ord. No. 3441 § 4, 11/15/2011; Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3042 § 2 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2948 § 3 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2909 § 3, 3/29/1996; Ord. 2880 § 2, 8/25/1995; Ord. 2743 § 3, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2045 § 1, 10/27/1979; Ord. 1966 § 2, 4/29/1978; Ord. 1631 § 6, 11/14/1967)