Ordinance 2536-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

this code, all other applicable city ordinances and city standards, the alteration or vacation shall be approved. If the director and city engineer or hearing examiner find that the alteration or vacation does not comply with Chapter 18.28 of this code, or other applicable city ordinances and city standards, then the director and city engineer or the hearing examiner may disapprove the application stating reasons for disapproval or return it to the applicant for modification or correction with specific conditions or revisions that must be met for approval. 2. The alteration or vacation decision shall be in writing and shall include findings of fact and conclusions. 3. The decision made by the director and city engineer shall be an administrative decision. Any appeals shall be in accordance with Title 15 of this code, as amended, and Chapter 2.23 of this code, as amended. 4. The decision made by the hearing examiner shall be final and any appeal therefrom shall be in accordance with Title 15 of this code, as amended, and Chapter 2.23 of this code, as amended. EMC 18.12.040 Approval of the alteration or vacation. A. Approval of the alteration or vacation shall constitute authorization for the applicant to develop the alteration or vacation facilities and improvements as required in the approved preliminary approval. Development shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications as approved by the city subject to all conditions and requirements of the preliminary approval. B. Time Limits for Preliminary Approval. A preliminary alteration or vacation decision shall be issued by the director and city engineer or hearing examiner within one hundred twenty days as defined in Title 15 of this code, as amended. C. Expiration of Preliminary Subdivision Alteration or Vacation Approval. Final subdivision alteration or vacation approval must be obtained within five years of preliminary subdivision alteration or vacation approval, after which time the preliminary approval will be void. An extension may be granted by the city for one year if the applicant has attempted in good faith to submit the final plat alteration or vacation within the five-year time period; provided, however, the applicant must file a written request with the director requesting the extension at least thirty days before expiration of the five- year period. D. Expiration of Preliminary Short Subdivision Alteration or Vacation Approval. Final short subdivision alteration or vacation approval must be obtained within three years of preliminary short subdivision alteration or vacation approval, after which time the preliminary short subdivision alteration or vacation approval will be void. No extension may be granted by the city to the applicant. EMC 18.12.050 Final application submittal requirements. To submit for final alteration or vacation, the applicant shall have prepared all documents and maps, and performed all surveys as deemed necessary by the City in accordance with Section 18.08.070 of this title. EMC 18.12.060 Final review and approval process. 17