Ordinance 2536-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

6. Pursuant to the requirements of RCW 58.17.150, neither the director nor the city engineer shall modify the requirements made in the city's or hearing examiner's approval of the preliminary subdivision or short subdivision when making a decision on the final subdivision or short subdivision without the consent of the applicant, except as provided in Chapter 58.17 RCW. B. City Approval of Final Short Subdivision. 1. The director and city engineer, consistent with Review Process I as defined in Title 15 of this code, as amended, shall determine whether the short subdivision proposed for final short subdivision approval conforms to all terms of preliminary approval, and whether the short subdivision meets the requirements of this title, applicable state laws, and all other city ordinances which were in effect at the time of preliminary approval. 2. If the conditions have been met, the city shall inscribe and execute its written approval on the face of the short plat map. If the short plat is not approved, it will be returned to the applicant with reasons for denial and conditions for compliance. C. City Council Approval of Final Subdivision. 1. At a public meeting consistent with Review Process VI as defined in Title 15 of this code, as amended, the city council shall determine whether the subdivision proposed for final subdivision approval conforms to all terms of preliminary approval, and whether the subdivision meets the requirements of this title, applicable state laws, and all other city ordinances adopted by the city which were in effect at the time of preliminary approval. 2. If the conditions have been met, the city council shall inscribe and execute its written approval on the face of the plat map. If the city council disapproves the plat, it will be returned to the applicant with reasons for denial and conditions for compliance. D. Decisions within Thirty Days. Final subdivisions or short subdivisions shall be approved, disapproved, or returned to the applicant within thirty days from date of filing the final subdivision or short subdivision for approval by the director and city engineer or city council, unless the applicant consents to an extension of such time period in writing. The thirty-day time period shall not commence to run until the applicant files with the city all required final subdivision or short subdivision documents completed to the satisfaction of the city. E. File with Auditor. When the director and city engineer or city council finds that the subdivision or short subdivision proposed for final approval has met all the conditions of final approval, the applicant shall give the original of said final subdivision or short subdivision for recording to the Snohomish County auditor. The applicant will also furnish the city with one reproducible mylar copy. After this is done, the applicant must provide the city with proof of proper filing and recording before the subdivision or short subdivision becomes valid. F. Valid Land Use for Subdivision. As required by RCW 58.17.170, a subdivision shall be governed by the terms of the approval of the final plat, and any lots created thereunder shall be a valid land use not withstanding any change in zoning laws for a period of five years from date of filing, unless the city council finds that a change in conditions in the subdivision creates a serious threat to the public health or safety. G. Resubdivision Restrictions for Short Subdivisions. 1. Land within an approved short subdivision shall not be resubdivided for a period of five years from the date of final approval of the short subdivision without the submission 13