HomeMy WebLinkAbout6654 ORDINANCE NO. 6 6 5 4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTERS 14.03, 17.04,
17_10, 17.12, 17.14 AND 17.22, OF THE GITY CODE, RELATING
TO THE PROCEDURES USED FOR PROCESSING FINAL PLAT
APPROVALS
WHEREAS, the City Council has an ongoing interest to simplify land use decision
making, lower City and customer costs, and to take advantage of enhanced efficiencies;
and,
WHEREAS, while the City Council strives to implement simplifications and
efficiency enhancements, modifications must not sacrifice quality of decision making or
public input opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2017 the Governor signed into law SB 5674 which
amends Chapter 58.17 RCW to allow local government to adopt procedures that shift
final plat approval from a City Council action to an administrative action; and,
WHEREAS, SB 5674 allows local jurisdictions to make these modifications through
the adoption of an ordinance that can go into effect no sooner than July 23, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, Auburn City Code currently establishes codified procedures fo�
processing final plats with the final decision resting with City Council; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to ACC 18.68.020:B amendments to the text of Title 18 that
are purely administrative or procedural do not require a public hearing, nor do they require
preliminary review or reeommendation of the planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. Chapter 14.03 of the Auburn City Code
be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 14.03
TYPES OF PROJECT PERMIT DECISIONS
Sections:
14.03.001 Generally
14.03.010 Type I decisions.
14.03.020 Type II decisions.
14.03.030 Type III decisions.
14.03.040 Type IV decisions.
14.03.060 Legislative nonproject cJecisions.
14.03.001 Generally.
Project permit decisions are classified into �+vefour fypes, based on whether a director, the
hearing examiner or the city council makes the decision and the process by which that
decision is made:
14.03.010 Type I decisions.
Type I decisions are administrative decisions made by the city which are not subject to
environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) codified at Chapter
43.21 C RCW. Type I decisions inclade, but are not limited to, the following project
applications:
A, Building permit;
B. Plumbing permit;
C. Mechanical permit;
D. Utility permit;
E. Special permit;
F. Excavation permif;
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G. Land clearing permit;
H. Grading permit;
I. Floodplain development permit;
J. Public facility extension agreement;
K. Right-of-way use permit;
L. ' ^* '�^� �����c*m�^*Boundarv Line Adjustment or Boundary Line Elimination;
M. Home occupation permit;
N. Temporary use permit (administrative);
O. Administrative use permit;
P. Short subdivision (plat);
Q. Mobile home closure plans;
R. Extensions or minor amendment to an approved master plan.-i
S. Final plat.
14.03.020 Type II decisions.
Type II decisions are administrative decisions made by the city which include thre.shold
determinations under SEPA. Type II decisions include, but are not limited to, the
following project applications:
A. Building permit;
B. Grading permit;
C. Land clearing permit;
D. Public facility extension agreement;
E. Administrative use permit;
F. Short subdivision (plat);
G. Floodplain development permit.
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14.03.030 Type III decisions.
Type III decisions are quasi judicial final decisions made by the hearing examiner following a
recommendation by staff.Type III decisions include, but are not limited to,the following project
applications:
A. Temporary use permit;
B. Substantial shoreline development permit;
C. Variance;
D. Special exceptions;
E. Special home occupation permit;
F. Preliminary plat;
G. Conditional use permifi;
H. SurFace mining permit;
I. Master plan.
14.03.040 Type IV decisions.
Type IV decisions are quasi-judicial decisions made by the city council following a
recommendation by the hearing examiner. Type IV decisions include, but are not limited
to, the following project applications:
Rezone (site-specific).
. .Reserved.
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14.03.060 Legislative nonproject decisions.
Legislative nonproject decisions made by the city council under its authority to establish
policies and regulations are not classified as a "type'' of project permit decision.
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Legislative nonproject decisions include, but are not limited to; the following legislative
acfions:
A. Amendments to the text and map of the comprehensive plan or development
regulations.
B. Amendments to the zoning map (rezones) on a ci#y-wide or area-wide basis:
Section 2. Amendment to Citv Co.de. That Section 17.04.110 of the Auburn
City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
17.04.110 Dedication.
``Dedication" means the deliberate conveyance of fee ownership of land, or the gcanting
of a right-of-way, easement, or other interest in land, by an owner or owners of the land
to the city for any general and public uses, reserving to the owner or owners no other
rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses
to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by
the owner or owners presenting for filing a final plat showing the dedication thereon.
Acceptance by the city shall be indicated by the approval of the cify set�si�, as evidenced
by the presence of the�a�er'�director's signature on the face of the plat.
Se.ction 3. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 17.04.330 of the Auburn
City Gode be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
"Short subdivision" means the division or redivision of land into #e�nine or fewer lots,
tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership,
consistent with the provisions of Ghapter 17.09 ACC.
Section 4. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 17.10.020 of the Auburn
City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
17.10.020 Application, submittal and contents.
A. Application. In addition to the requirements for a completed application as provided in
ACC Title 14, an application for subdivision approval shall include:
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1. Application requirements found in ACC 17.02.065;
2. A preliminary plat meeting the requirements of RCW 58.17.160 for a preliminary
subdivision;
3. A neighborhood circulation plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17.16
ACC and RCW 58.17.110(2) for safe walking paths for students;
4. Where any lot is proposed to be served by an on-site sewage disposal system,
results of preliminary percolation tests for each such proposed lot, conducted
under the county department of health rules and regulations;
. 5. A conceptual utility/site grading plan and/or methodology prepared in
accordanee with the city's comprehensive plans, standards or ordinance
requirements. The conceptual utility/site grading plan shall include adequate
horizontal and vertical information to ensure that utilities can be constructed
consistent with the preliminary plat layout;
6. The location of other utilities other than those provided by the city;
7. The application shall include a transportation site plan for streets, pedestrian,
and bike facilities. The site plan shall include adequate horizontal and vertical
information to ensure the transportation facilities can be constructed consistent
with the preliminary plat layout;
8. A title report; with liability for errors not to exceed the assessed value of the lots
on the date of application. The title report shall be issued no more than 30 days
prior to the application date;
9. Copy of restrictions, if any, to be imposed upon the use of the land. Such
resfrictions must be recorded simultaneously with the subdivision.
B, Preparation. The preliminary plat or short plat shall be prepared by a professional
engineer or professional land surveyor registered or Iicensed by the state of
Washington. The preparer shall, by placing his or her signature and stamp upon the
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face of the plat, certify that all information is portrayed accurately and that the proposed
subdivision or short subdivision complies with the standards and requirements of this
title, the Auburn zoning ordinance and any other applicable land use and development
controls.
C. Scale and Format. The preliminary plat shall be drawn with reproduaible black ink on
�a�anv standard material consistent with_:and conforminq to Chapter 58.09 RCW and
WAC 332-130-150 and acceptable_to.the_city. All geographic information portrayed by
the preliminary plat shall be accurate; legible, and drawn to an engineering (decimal)
scale.
D. Preliminary Pla# Contents. A preliminary plat shall provide the following information:
1. General Information. The following information shall appear on each sheet of a
preliminary plat or preliminarv short plat:
a. The name of the proposed subdivision, together with the words "preliminary
plaY'�
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b. The name and address of the applicant;
c. The name, address, stamp and signature of the professional engineer or
professional land surveyor who prepared the preliminary plat or short plat;
d. Numeric scale, graphic scale,true north point and date of preparation_;
e. A form for the endorsement of the�-director, as follows:
EXAMINED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF
, 20 T,u� riTv r�ni i�irii n�i in�+o�
Director, Planning and Development Dept.
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f. Legal description of preliminary plat.
2. Existing Geographic Features. Existing geographic features, as detailed in city
application requirements, shall be drawn lightly in relation to proposed geographic
features.
3. Proposed Geographic Features. Proposed geographic features, as detailed in
city application requirements, shall be shown.
4. Additional Information. The following additional information shall be shown on
the face of the preliminary plat:
a. For proposed subdivisions involving residential land uses, a table providing
the following information for each distinct residential area:
i. Proposed land use (e.g., single-family, duplex, multifamily);
ii. Number of dwelling units;
iii. Gross acreage;
iv. Existing zoning designation;
v. Proposed zoning designation;
vi. Approximate area of smallest lot;
b. Proposed source of domestie water supply;
c. Proposed sewage disposal system;
d. Typical street cross section(s);
e. Proposed storm drainage system;
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i. Identification of the location and type of any storm water low impaet
development or management facilities;
ii. Identification of whether the responsible party for operation and
maintenance of a storm water low impact development facility located on
private property is the private property owner, a homeowners association,
or the city;
f. For preliminary plats that are related to a planned unit development (PUD),
the following information shall also be provided:
i. The ordinance and contract of the PUD rezone if previously done;
ii. The location of perimeter walls and fences on the boundary of the PUD
and an indication of the height and materials;
iii. The location and size of any entrance signs;
iv. A landscaping plan;
v. Any covenants not previously approved.
Section 5. Amendment to Citv Code. Chapter 17.12 of the Auburn City Code
be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 17.12
FINAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sections:
17.12.005 Purpose.
17.12.010 Application submittal and contents.
17.12.015 Review process.
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17.12.020 Administrative review.
17.12.030 �i#3�-sea�si�Administrative decision action.
17.12.040 Terms of approval.
17.12.050 Distribution and filing.
17.12.060 Transfer of ownership.
17.12.070 Building, occupancy and model home permits.
17.12.080 Release of improvement guarantee.
17.12.090 Survey requirements.
17.12.005 Purpose.
This chapter establishes specific application materials, review processes and
requirements, and terms of approval for final subdivisions.
17.12.010 Applicafion submittal and contents.
A. Application. An application for final subdivision approval meeting all requirements of
Chapter 58.17 RCW and this title shall be submitted to the planning department,
accompanied by the following:
1. Application materials consistent with the requirements of ACC 17.02.065;
2. A copy of the approved preliminary plat;
3. A final plat meeting the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW, including
certifications, dedications, and title reports;
4. Agency recommendations pursuant to RCW 58.17.150;
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5. A recordable survey and surveyor's signature meeting the requirements of
Chapter 58.09 RCW and RGW 58.17.250;
6. Proposed list of public improvements that will be incomplete at the time of final
plat approval and the associated. cost to complete the work, The list shall be used
to determine the financial security required as part of the final plat review
process. The engineer's certification is required prior to ��**�^^ +►,e iJ��c F�r
_ _ the director's approval of
the final plat. The engineer's certification will not be issued until the requirements
of ACC 17.14.010 have been met.
B. Preparation. The final plat shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor licensed
by the state of Washington. The preparer shall, by placing his or her signature and
stamp upon the face of the plat, certify that the plat is a true and correct representation
of the land actually surveyed by the preparer, that the exisfing monuments shown
thereon exist as located and that all dimensional and geodetic details are correct.
C. Scale and Format. The final plat shall be drawn with reprodueible ink on �aF�
standard material consistent with and .cooformina_to_Chapter.58.09 RCW_.and.WAC 3.32-
130-150_and_accep.table to the city measuring 18 inches by 24 inches in size aw�-a-er�e
nn fhe lef� orine �niJ � i+ne h�IF innh hnrrlo�.fnr fhc n4hor 4hrcc erincc fnr nrnion�c� in
�e�s��. The final plat shall be accurate, legible and drawn to an engineering
(decimal) scale of 100 feet or fewer to the inch. If more than one sheet is required, an
index sheet showing the entire subdivision with street and highway names and block
numbers (if any) shall be provided. Each sheet, including the index sheet, shall be of the
above-specified size and conform to, and compatible with, the Pierce County Auditor's
or KinQ County Recorder's recording standards and guidelines. All signatures or
certifications appearing on a final plat shall be in reproducible black ink.
D. Final Plat Contents. A final plat shall contain the following information:
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1. The name of the subdivision;
2. Legal description of the property being subdivided;
3. Numeric scale, graphic scale, true north point and date of preparation of the
final plat;
4. The boundary line of the plat, referenced to city datum in accordance with the
city design and construction siandards and based on an accurate traverse, with
angular and linear dimensions and bearings;
5: The exact location, width and assigned name of all streets, alleys and other
public ways within and adjacent to the subdivision;
6. A table depicting the assigned address for each lot within the subdivision;
7. The exact location, width and purpose of all easements and dedications for
rights-of-way provided for public and private services and utilities;
8. True courses and distances to the nearest established street lines, or section
or quarter section corner monuments which shall accurately locate the
subdivision;
9. Municipal, township, county or section lines accurately tied to the lines of fhe
plat by distances and courses;
10. All lot and block numbers and lines, with accurate dimensions in feet and
hundredths of feet;
11. The radii, internal angles, poi_nts of curvature, tangent bearings and lengths of
all ares;
12. The accurate location of each permanent control monument. One such
monument shall be located at each and every controlling corner on the
boundaries of the parcel of land being subdivided; at each street centerline
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intersection, each point of curvature (PC), each point of tangency (PT), and each
point of reverse curve (PRC); and at each intersection of a street centerline with
a plat boundary. All permanent_control monuments shall be marked with the land
surveyor's repistration number;
13. All plat meander lines or reference lines along bodies of water shall be
established above, but not farther than 20 feet from, the high water line of such
body;
14. Accurate outlines and legal descriptions of any areas to be dedicated or
reserved for public use, with the purposes of such dedication or reservation and
any limitations indicated thereon and in the dedication;
15. Accurate outlines of any areas to be reserved by deed covenant for common
use of owners of property within the subdivision, together with the purposes of
such reservation;
16. Any restrictions or conditions on the lots or fracts within the subdivision, as
required by the hearing examiner, or at the discretion of the property owner;
17. The final recorded subdivision plat shall include a notice to the individual
property owners and/or the homeowners' association of the location,
responsibilities, and requirements associated with storm water low impact
development and management facilities;
18. The name and seal of the licensed land surveyor responsible for preparation
of the final plat, and a signed certification on the plat by said surveyor to the
effect that it is a true and correct representation of the land actually surveyed by
him or her, that the existing monuments shown thereon exist as located and that
all dimensional and geodetic details are correct;
19. A signed certification stating that the subdivision has been made with the free
consent, and in accordance with the desires, of the owner or owners. If the plat
includes a dedication, the certificate or a separate written instrument shall
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contain the dedieation of all streets and other areas to the public, any individual
or individuals, religious society or societies, or to any corporation, public or
private, as shown on the plat, and a waiver of all claims for damages against any
governmental authority which may be occasioned to the adjacent land by the
established construction, drainage or maintenance of said street or other areas
so dedicated. Such certificate or instrument shall be signed and acknowledged
before a notary public by all parties having any interest in the lands subdivided.
An offer of dedication may include a waiver of right of direct access to any street
from any property. Such waiver may be required by the city engineer as a
condition of approval. Roads not dedicated to the public must be clearly marked
on the face of the plat. Any dedication, donation or grant as shown on the face of
the plat shall be considered as a quit claim deed to the said donee or grantee for
use for the purpose intended by the donation or grant. At the discretion of the eify
engineer conveyances of right-of-way may be required to be by statutory
warranty deed. The acceptance of right-of-way by the city shall not obligate the
city to improve or develop the lands in the right-of-way;
20. Forms for the appropriate certifications of the finance director, city engineer
and �g--director, as follows:
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that there are no delinquent special
assessments for which the property subject to this subdivision
may be liable to the city, and that all special assessments on
any property herein contained dedicated as streets, alleys or for
any other public use have been duly paid, satisfied or
discharged, this day of , 20
Auburn Director of Finance
CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE
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I hereby certify that this final plat is in compliance with the
certificate of improvements issued pursuant to ACC 17.14.015,
and is consistent with all applicable City improvement standards
and requirements in force on the date of preliminary plat
approval, this day of , 20
Auburn City Engineer
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify on this day of ,
20 , that this final plat is in substantial conformance with the
preliminary plat and any conditions attached thereto, which
preliminary plat was approved by�-�'��*�^^ "'��^,h��
�n � nr h��the Hearing
Examiner for the City of Auburn �a#e�on the day of
, 20
Aubum Assistant�gDirector of Communitv Development
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�21. A form for the certificate of the applicable (King/Pierce) county finance
division, as follows, or as required by the applicable county, if different;
FINANCE DIVISION CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that all property taxes are paid, that there are no
delinquent special assessments certified to this office for
collection, and that all special assessments certified to this
office for collection on any of the property herein contained
dedicated as streets, alleys or for other public use are paid in
full this day of , 20
Manager
Deputy
�22. A form for the approval of the applicable (King/Pierce) county assessor, as
follows, or as required by the applicable county, if differenf:
ASSESSOR'S APPROVAL
Examined and approved this day of , 20
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County Assessor
Deputy County Assessor
Account number
�423. A form for the certificate of the applicable (King/Pierce) county recorder, as
follows, or as required by the applicable county, if different:
RECORDING GERTIFICATE
Filed for record at the request of the City of Auburn this
day of , 20 at minutes past
_.M., and recorded in Volume of Plats, page
Records of (King or Pierce) County, Washington.
County Recording Number
Manager
Superintendent of Records
�24. Any additional pertinent information as required at the discretion of the city
engineer or�+�g-director as defined in#his Title.
17.12.015 Review process.
A final plat shall be reviewed in accordance with ACC Title 14 as a Type �I decision.
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17.12.020 Administrative review.
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A�. The director shall forward the plat to the city engineer and to other city departments
for review. The city engineer sha11 reviewthe final plat and determine if it is in
compliance with the certificate of improvements issued under ACC 17.14.015, is
consistent with all applicable city improvement standards and requirements in effect on
the date of preliminary plat approval.
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director or desiqnee shall review the final plat for consistencv with the terms and
conditions of the preliminary plat approval; the requirements of Chapter 58,17 RCW and
other applicable state laws in effect at the time of preliminary plat approval; and the
requirements of this title in effect at the time of preliminary plat approval.
17.12.030 �+t�se�flsia-,as�ie+�Administrative decision action.
. The se�s+�director shall
approve, disapprove, or return to the applicant for modification or correction, a proposed
final plat within 30 davs of the date of filinq a complete application, ^^ +"o ,�,+e nf 4ho
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applicant agrees, in writing, to an extension of the time period provided by RCW
58.17.140. If the 6ea�si�director finds that the subdivision proposed for final plat
approval conforms to all terms of the preliminary plat approval, and the said subdivision
meets the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW, other applicable state laws, and this
title, which requirements were in effect on the date of preliminary plat approval, +�the:
direc#orshall ' inscribe and execute �#sa written
approval on the face of the final plat.
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17.12,040 Terms of approval.
A subdivision shall be governed by the terms of approval of the final plat, and the zoning
ordinance and regulations in effect on the date of preliminary plat approval for a period
of five years after final plat approval unless the hearing examiner finds that a change in
conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety in the subdivision;
provided, that for any final plat a�sua�a�proved before January 1, 2015 it is vested for
a period of 7 Vears from final plat approval and if approved prior to Januarv 1, 2008._it is
vested for a period of 10 vears from final plat approvaf^ ���^* ^^ '��^� �n �n�n
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17.12.050 Distribution and filing.
An
original of the plat must be recorded the appropriate countv office within 30 days or the
plat shall become null and void. A recorded �afcertified coqv on any standard
material aeceptable to the citv shall be returned to the city and kept with the city's
records;
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17.12.060 Transfer of ownership.
Whenever any parcel of land lying within the eity is divided under the provisions of this
title, no person, firm or corporation shall sell or transfer, or offer or advertise for sale or
transfer, any such lot, tract or parcel without having first had an approved final plat of
such subdivision filed for record, except as provided by ACC 17.10.090.
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17.12.070 Building, occupancy and model home permits.
A. No building permit for a structure other than a temporary contractor's office or
temporary storage building shall be issued for a lot or parcel within an approved
subdivision prior to a determination by the fire marshal that adequate fire protection for
construction needs exists.
B. No building permit for a structure other than a temporary contractor's office or
temporary storage building shall be issued for a lot or parcel within an approved
subdivision until:
1. The minimum required improvements which will serve the subject lot or parcel
have been constructed in accordance with ACC 17.14.070; and
2. All remaining improvements have been financially guaranteed under the
requirements of ACC 17.14.010.
C. Priorto final plat approval of an approved preliminary plat, building permits for model
homes may be granted by the building official subject to the following conditions:
1. Model homes are single-family dwellings as defined by ACC 18.04.340(A).
The purpose of a model home is for sales promotion and display of homes that
will be typically built within a subdivision and are open to the public for viewing.
2. Up to two model homes may be allowed for preliminary plats up to 20 lots. Up
to four model homes may be allowed for preliminary plats in excess of 20 lots.
3. All model homes shall be served by an all weather surface access as
approved by the city engineer and fire rnarshal.
4. All model homes shall be located within 300 feet of an operating fire hydrant
as determined and approved by the fire marshal.
5. Prior to the public being allowed to access a model home, written permission
must be received from the building official:
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6: Information must be submitted with the final plat application that indicates the
model home meets all applicable zoning code standards of the lot on which it is
located.
D. Where a plat is approved subject to conditions, no building permit shall be issued for
property subject to the subdivision prior to the conditions either being fulfilled or
guarantees provided to ensure the conditions are met.
17.12.080 Release of improvement guarantee.
A. If a financial security for the improvements has been submitted under ACC 17.12.070
or 17.14.010, such guarantee shall only be released upon acceptance by the city of a
properly executed bill of sale for such improvements and submittal of adequate record
drawings for which the guarantee was submitted.
B. A portion of the guarantee equivalent to 10 percent of the value of the public
improvements guaranteed shall be retained as a maintenance guarantee by the city for
a minimum period of one year from the date the city engineer certifies the completion of
the plat improvements have been satisfied, to ensure the adequate operation of such
improvements, following which any unused portion of such guarantee shall be released.
This shall be consistent with the facility extension provisions of ACC Title 13 (Water,
Sewers and Public Utilities).
17.12:090 Survey requirements.
A, A licensed professional land surveyor shall complete all lot staking prior to the
recording of the final subdivision.
B. All lot corners, including interior lot corners, shall be marked with a permanent
marker that bears the land surveyor's registration number. When the boundary lines
follow a meandering line, the corners shall be set as directed by the city of Auburn.
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C. When the legal description of the final subdivision utilizes partial or complete section
subdivisional breakdown to establish the boundaries, section subdivision survey
information shall be shown in accordance with the requirements of WAC 332-130-030.
D. All reference monuments used in the establishment of the final subdivision corners
shall be identified, described and noted as set or found. When appropriate, the survey
shall reference previous surveys that served as the basis for the survey.
E. When the final subdivision is adjacent to a constructed public right-of-way and the
plat corners or its offset represent a quarter corner, section corner or donation land
claim that is not of record or has been lost (or obliterated), a standard monument shall
be placed.
F. Whenever a final subdivision is adjacent to existing right-of-way, the centerline of the
right-of-way shall be located on the plat drawing. If the constructed improvements fall
outside of the documented right-of-way, the surveyor shall identify the existing edge of
the pavement and limits of the maintained right-of-way section on the drawing and show
its relationship fo said centerline.
G. All requirements of Chapter 58.09 RCW and Chapter 332-130 WAC governing
minimum standards for land boundary surveys shall be met and a note shall be placed
that reads:
THIS SURVEY COMPLIES WITH ALL THE STANDARDS AND
GUIDELINES OF THE `'SURVEY RECORDING ACT"
CHAPTER 58.09 RCW AND WAC 332-130.
H. The side lot lines of each lot, which if extended would intersect with the curb, shall be
marked on the curb: The offset disfance from the curb mark to the propertv corner shall
be noted on the face of the plat. Curb pins shall be marked with a permanent marker
beacing the land survevor's registration number.
Section 6. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 17.14.010 of the Auburn
City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
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17.14.010 Improvement Methods
Following preliminary plat approval and approval of all plans required by this chapter,
- _ and prior to final plat
approval, the applicanUplat developer shall guarantee the public improvements required
for the plat are completed by one of the following methods:
A. By completion of construction of the minimum required plat improvements in
conformance with ACC 17.14.070 (minimum improvement requirements) and furnishing.
to the city an assignment of funds or an irrevocable letter of credit or guarantee bond or
other similar security satisfactory to the city engineer, in which assurance is given the
city that the installation of the remaining required public improvements will be carried
out as provided by plans submitted and approved pursuant to this chapter and in
accordance with the city's design and construction standards, and under the supervision
of the city engineer.
1. The amount of the assignment of funds or irrevocable letter of credit or other
security shall be 150 percent of the estimated construction cost of all remaining
required public improvements, as determined by the applicant and app�oved by the
cify engineer. A substantial portion of the remaining reguired public improvements,
subject to the satisfactory security, shall be completed within the initial 12-month
period of the satisfactory security for the plat improvements. The remainder of the
improvements shall be completed within six months. During construction, the city
engineer may allow a partial release of the financial security as construction
progresses:
a. The city engineer shall allow not more than one partial release of the
financial security during plat construction;
b. The sequencing of the partial release of the financial security is to be
determined by the city engineer prior to the acceptance of the security.
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2. The city engineer may allow a single incremental six-month extension of the
satisfactory security time frame, beyond the initial 18-month period, if there are
unforeseen circumstances, beyond the control of the plat developer, that do not
allow the completion of the public improvements.
3. As a condition of the plat improvement permitting approval, the developer shall
agree that in the case of the developer's default or failure to complete the
improvements as per the approved plans and conditions, including time schedules,
the city shall have the authority to complete the construction of public
improvements utilizing the above-described satisfactory security.
4. The city engineer may further agree to allow the developer to utilize assignment
of funds or irrevocable letter of credit or other security acceptable to the city
engineer to cover the minimum warranty period.
B. By the formation of a local improvement district consistent with the provisions of
Chapter 3.20 ACC and any other applicable requirement of the city and the state..
C. By actual installation of the required improvements in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter, and in accordance with the city's design and construction standards and
under the supervision of the city engineer.
D. By a combination of these methods.
E. For any of the above combinations of inethods, other than subsection C of this
section; the plat developer shall execute and record against the plat properties a
statement approved by the city attorney which holds the city harmless and limits the
city's financial obligation to construct any defaulted private utility facilities and public
infrastructure for streets, water utility, sanitary sewer utility, or storm water utility
systems to the face value of the bond shall be memorialized on the plat documents. The
statement shall also recognize the city's reserved, unilateral rights to establish the
sehedule for construction of defaulted plat infrastructure. Such statements shall be
legally binding upon the heirs and assigns of the developer, subsequent property
owners and their heirs and assigns.
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Section 7. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 17.22.030 of the Auburn
City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
17.22.030 Public hearing.
The hearing examiner shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to ACC 2.46.130 on the
application for a vacation and may recommend to
approve or deny the application for vacation of the subdivision after determining the
publie use and interest to be served by the vacation of the subdivision. The si#�
se�si�director shall then examine and approve
fhe vacation pursuant to this chapter.
Section 8. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 17.22.040 of the Auburn
City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows;
17.22.040 Title to vacated property.
A: If any portion of the land contained in the subdivision was dedicated to the public for
public use or benefit, such land, if not deeded to the city, shall be deeded to the city
unless the � ' irector shall set forth findings that the public use would not be
served in retaining title to those lands.
B. Title to the vacated property shall vest with the rightful owner as shown in the county
records. If the vacated land is land that was dedicated to the public, for public use other
than a road or street, and the�y�e�si� director has found that retaining title to the
land is not in the public interest, title thereto shall vest with the person or persons
owning the property on each side thereof, as determined by the s��s�s+ldirector.
When the road or street that is to be vacated was contained wholly within the
subdivision and is part of the boundary of the subdivision, title to the vacated road or
street shall vest with the owner or owners of property contained within the vacated
subdivision.
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C. If it is necessary to retain an easement through any portion of vacated property, the
easements shall be properly executed and recorded concurrent with the ordinance
approving the vacation.
Section 9. Im�lementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of th_is
legislation:
Section 10. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to
be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or
portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or eircumstances.
Section 11. Effective date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effeet
on July 23, 2017 and five days after its passage, approval and publication as provided by
law.
INTRODUCED: .l�N 19 2017
PASSED: JUN 19 2017
APPROVED: .IUN 1 20
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST: NANCY BA ; MAYOR
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
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APPR ED A TO FORM:
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Published: pl�Z.�d�/7�;���� l�
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