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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 58
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 12, ENTITLED "SUBDIVISIONS" OF THE
SPOKANE COUNTY CODE AS THE INTERIM SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF
THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley will incorporate on March 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley must have enforceable subdivision regulations
in effect on the date of incorporation; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to incorporation the City intends to embark on a comprehensive
planning process including revisiting adopted interim regulations when the Planning
Commission is established and planning staff is available to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, do
ordain as follows:
Section 1. Authority to Ado t Interim Subdivisions. Pursuant to RCW 35.21.180,
35A.1 1.020 and 35A.12.140, the City adopts by reference Title 12 entitled "Subdivisions" of the
Spokane County Code ("Subdivision Regulations") which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
fully incorporated by this reference as set forth in full except as modified below. All references
to "Spokane County" in Title 12 shall be construed to refer to the City of Spokane Valley.
References to "Director" or "Division" shall mean the Director and/or Division of the City of
Spokane Valley Planning Department.
Section 2. Amendment to Spokane County Code Chapter 12.300. Section
12.300.102 entitled "General Provisions" of the Spokane County Subdivision Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows:
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a process to divide land
into four--(4) nine (9) for fewer lots, tracks, parcels, sites or
divisions with a level of review that is proportional to the effect
those lots may have on the surrounding area. •
Any person seeking to divide or redivide land situated within the
uninee .; . .. _ the City of Spokane,
Valley into four (1) nine (9)or fewer tracks for the purpose of sale,
lease or transfer of ownership, unless exempted under the
provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this ordinance, shall submit an
application for approval of a short Subdivision to the Director
together with the appropriate application fee.
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Land within a short subdivision may not be further divided in any
manner within a five year period immediately following filing of a
short plat unless such a division is approved in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 12.400 of this ordinance, except that when
the short plat contains fewer than four (4) parcels, nothing in this
ordinance shall prevent the owner who filed the short plat from
filing an alteration within the five (5) year period to create up to a
total of four-(4) nine (9 lots within the original short plat
boundaries. Alterations to create additional lots shall be processed
under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this ordinance.
There are two types of short subdivisions permitted by this
ordinance, Type 1 and Type 11. Type 1 short subdivisions refer to
any land being divided into fourf4) or less parcels, lots, tracks, site
or subdivisions any one of which is less than twenty (20) acres in
size and which has not been divided in a short subdivision within a
period of five (5) years. Type 11 short subdivisions refer to any
land being divided into more than four (4) and less than ten (10)
parcels, lots, tracks, sites or subdivisions any one of which is less
than twenty (20) acres in size in which have not be subdivided in a
short subdivision within a period of five (5) years.
The provisions provided in Sections 12.300.102 through
12.300.120 shall apply to Type I and Type II short subdivisions,
except that in addition to the above sections all Type II short
subdivisions shall also comply with Sections 12.400.122 through
12A00.138.
Section 3. Amendment to Section 12.300.122. Section 12.300.122 of
the Spokane County subdivision ordinance is amended as follows:
Direct access to every residential lot shall be provided by a public
or private road, or private driveway easement for Type I short
subdivisions. The road standards of Chapter 12.400 shall apply to
Type II short subdivisions.
[The remainder of this section is not changed].
Section 4. Adoption of Certain Other Laws. To the extent that any provision of the
Spokane County Code, or any other law, rule or regulation referenced in the attached
Subdivision Regulations is necessary or convenient to establish the validity, enforceability or
interpretation of the Subdivision Regulations, then such provision of the Spokane County Code,
or other law, rule or regulation is hereby adopted by reference.
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Section 5. Reference to Hearing Bodies. When the attached Subdivision Regulations
refer to planning commissions, board of appeals, hearing examiner, or any other similar body,
the City Council shall serve in all such roles, but retains the right to establish any one or more of
such bodies, at any time and without regard to whether any quasi-judicial or other matter is then
pending.
Section 6. Subdivisions— Copies on File. The City Clerk is to maintain one copy on
file of the Subdivision Regulations adopted by this ordinance.
Section 7. Liabili . The express intent of the City of Spokane Valley is that the
responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this ordinance shall rest with the permit
applicant and their agents. This ordinance and its provisions are adopted with the express intent
to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public and are not intended to protect any
particular class of individuals or organizations.
Section 8. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance
shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on the
official date of incorporation provided publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof occurs
in the official newspaper of the City as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council this ' day of March, 2003.
Mayor, Michael DeVleming
ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk, Ruth Muller
Approved as to Form:
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to : City A or+-y, Stan y M. Schwartz
. e of Publica
Effective Date: 9" d3
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12.100.102 Purpose and intent. Page 1 of 1
Title 12 SUBDIVISIONS
Chapter 12.100 INTRODUCTION
12.100.102 Purpose and intent.
In addition to those purposes set forth in Chapter 58.17 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), the
following purposes are also essential to the regulation of the subdivision of land within the
unincorporated areas of Spokane County.
(1)To prescribe procedures for the subdivision of land in accordance with officially adopted
plans, policies, and standards, including the provisions of the Spokane County zoning code and
Spokane County comprehensive plan; and
(2)To provide for consistent and efficient processing of applications without undue delay; and
(3)To provide uniform standards and regulations for the division of land; and
(4)To promote effective use of land consistent with environmentally sensitive development
practices; and
(5)To implement State Environmental Policy Act Chapter 43.21C RCW, and WAC 197-11; and
(6) To require uniform monumentation of land subdivisions and conveyancing by accurate legal
descriptions; and
(7)To promote uniform and consistent addressing of parcels of land countywide. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.104 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to all divisions of land, subdivisions, short subdivisions, binding site
plans, and large lot divisions hereafter established in the unincorporated areas of Spokane
County. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.106 Administration.
The administration of this title lies with the director of the division of building and planning,
hereinafter referred to as the"director." It is the purpose of these regulations to grant to the
director or his/her designee, the hearing examiner, or board of county commissioners, the
authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny any land use action prescribed in this title.
It is recognized that not all possible variations of requirements or processes which are required to
administer this title can be listed or categorized. Any interpretation, administrative policies, or
procedures which the director deems essential for the effective administration of this title shall be
adopted by the director and shall be made available to the public upon request. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.108 Building permit issuance prior to finalization.
A single building permit may be issued on land which is located within the boundaries of a
preliminary plat, short plat, binding site plan or large lot division provided:
(1)The site does not contain any structures which are being used primarily for residential uses;
and
(2)The building permit application illustrates the boundary of the preliminary plat, short plat, or
binding site plan; the location of the structure for which a permit is requested; and the lot
dimensions of the lot which the permit is being requested on; and
(3)The building site has access which meets fire district requirements; and
(4)The lot corners are established; and
(5) The structure meets all required setbacks as if the lot were platted; and
(6)All state and local land development laws and regulations were met at the time the lot was
created or can be met prior to the issuance of the building permit. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A
(part), 1996)
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12.100.110 Exemptions.
The provisions of this title shall not apply to:
(1) (A) Cemeteries and other burial plots while being used for that purpose;
(B) Divisions made by testamentary provisions, and the laws of descent;
(C) Divisions of land into lots or tracts, each of which is one thirty-second of a section of land or
larger, or twenty acres or larger if the land is not capable of description as a fraction of a section
of land;
(D)A division made for the purpose of alteration by adjusting boundary lines, between platted or
unplatted lots or both, which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site, or division nor
create any lot, tract, parcel, site, or division which contains insufficient area and dimension to
meet minimum requirements for width and area for a building site.
(2) A division of land between five and twenty acres in size, prior to January 16, 1996, provided
that;
(A)A tax segregation request was received by Spokane County assessor's office prior to said
date; or
(B)A record of survey pertaining to said division was filed with the Spokane County auditor prior
to said date; and
(C)All state and local land development regulations were met at the time the lot was created or
can be met prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(3)Those divisions of land which are ten acres or greater and are consistent with either
subsections (i), (ii), or(iii) below, provided that:
(A)A record of survey for the property has been recorded with the Spokane County auditor prior
to the issuance of the certificate of exemption; and
(B) Where the subject parcel(s)front(s)or aocess(es)on a county established and fully
maintained road, a valid road improvement district (RID) agreement pertaining to improvements
to the county road is on file prior to the issuance of the certificate of exemption.
(i)The parcel is adjacent to, and has frontage which meets or exceeds the minimum frontage
required in the underlying zone classification, on an established and fully maintained public road;
or
(ii)The parcel is adjacent to, and has frontage which meets or exceeds the minimum frontage
required in the underlying zone classification, and is on a constructed private road which meets
Spokane County Standards for Road and Sewer Construction, adopted May 15, 1995(and as
amended) and connects directly to an established and fully maintained county road; or
(iii)The division of land contains no more than three lots, ten acres or greater in size, with one or
all of the lots served by a recorded private driveway easement, and provided the driveway
originates at an established and fully maintained county road, and one of the lots has the
required frontage of the underlying zone classification on an established and fully maintained
public road.
(4)A division of land into lots or tracts, of a size consistent with the minimum lot size of the
underlying zone classification, but no less than five acres in size, for the purpose of transferring a
separate tract of land to a spouse, son, daughter, mother, father, brother, sister, or grandchild;
provided, that no further subdivision of land so transferred may be made without complying with
the provisions of this title, and further provided that ownership of the property under consideration
has not changed within the previous five years, and will not transfer within the subsequent five-
year period. A legal instrument executing such conveyance shall be submitted with the
application for this exemption. A record of survey of the land being divided shall also be
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submitted with the application.
(5)A division of land prior to March 13, 1978, provided that;
(A)A tax segregation request was received by the Spokane County assessor's office prior to said
date; or
(B)A legal instrument(s) pertaining to said division were filed of record prior to said date; and
(C)All state and local land development regulations were met at the time the lot was created or
can be met prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(6) The director may approve government or public purpose segregations as defined under
chapter 12.100 of this title, provided that:
(A) An application is submitted; and
(B) The segregation includes a provision in the instrument of transfer that"The subject property
was created for(list purpose) under Section 12.100.110 of the Spokane County Subdivision
Ordinance." (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.112 Certificates of exemption.
A certificate of exemption shall be obtained from the division for those exemptions in Section
12.100.110 of this chapter. Any person considering himself/herself exempt thereunder shall apply
for a certificate of exemption, which includes a minimum review for conformance to adopted
county regulations and ordinances.
Complete certificate of exemption applications shall be processed by the director and shall be
approved or denied within five working days following the submittal of a complete application and
the payment of application fees.
Certificates of exemption shall run with the parcel of land described in the certificate, not the
owner, therefore the certificate is transferable from owner to owner. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A
(part), 1996)
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12.100.114 Complete applications.
An application is required for all actions administered by this title. An application shall be
determined to be complete upon the applicant's submittal of an application, maps and exhibits
required in the applicable chapter of this title, and the payment of fees required in conjunction
with the processing of an application. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.116 Expiration of approval.
Approval of preliminary subdivisions, large lot subdivisions, short subdivisions, and binding site
plans shall automatically expire five years after preliminary approval is granted unless a time
extension is approved for the project. If a request for an extension of time is not submitted and
approved, the preliminary approval expires and the subdivision, short subdivision, or binding site
plan is null and void. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.118 Extensions of time.
An application form and supporting data for time extension requests must be submitted to the
director at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the preliminary plat, short plat, or binding site
plan.
The director may administratively approve an extension provided there are no significant
changed conditions which would render filing of the plat or binding site plan contrary to the public
health, safety or general welfare, and further provided one or more of the following circumstances
is found to apply.
(1) That some portion of the existing preliminary subdivision or binding site plan has been
finalized since the project was approved and the remaining lots would form a unified development
consistent with the original approval;
(2) That the preliminary subdivision, short subdivision, or binding site plan remains generally
consistent with original plat or binding site plan that was approved, and the sponsor has taken
substantial steps toward finalizing the plat or binding site plan, which shall include one, but is not
limited to, the following:
(A) Surveying the lots within the development,
(B)Arranging for public services to the site,
(C) Obtaining necessary financing for all or a portion of the preliminary subdivision, short
subdivision, or binding site plan,
(D)The completion of studies or other requirements which were part of preliminary subdivision,
short subdivision, or binding site plan approval;
(3)That at the time preliminary approval was granted, development of the proposal was
conditioned upon the extension of public services which are not yet available. This provision shall
not apply to public utility extensions which the project sponsor would normally fund;
(4)That administrative delays have caused the inability of the applicant to finalize the plat within
the five-year time period.
Provided one of the above circumstances is found to apply, the director may grant one three-year
time extension that may include any additional or altered conditions and requirements
recommended by affected agencies. Any time extension granted as a result of administrative
delays are not subject to additional or altered conditions and requirements. Additional one-year
time extensions may be granted by the director beyond the initial three-year extension. Prior to
granting time extensions, the director shall circulate the time extension request to affected
agencies for comments.
The director shall issue a written decision approving or denying the time extension request and
provide copies to affected agencies, the applicant, and those parties requesting a copy of such
decision. Appeals of a time extension shall be filed consistent with the provisions of Section
12.100.126 of this chapter.(Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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12.100.120 Modifications.
Any request for a proposed modification to a preliminary subdivision, preliminary short
subdivision, or preliminary binding site plan which has received preliminary approval shall be
submitted to the division.
Any proposed modification which would amend conditions established administratively shall be
circulated to affected agencies for review and comment.An amended decision or amended
conditions of approval may be required based on comments received from affected agencies.
The director may waive formal processing if it is determined that the proposed modification would
not have a substantial impact on adjacent properties, or conditions of approval. This process
shall not apply to amending site plans or conditions thereof established by a hearing body that
would constitute a "change of condition."
Any proposed modification which would significantly amend conditions established by a hearing
body shall be processed as a"change of conditions"request to the hearing body. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.122 Alterations.
An application shall be submitted for any proposed alteration to a final plat or final short plat.
Upon receipt of an application for an alteration, the director shall provide notice of the application
to all owners of property within the subdivision, by publication in the county's official newspaper,
and to those owners of property within four hundred feet of that portion of the plat proposed for
alteration.
A public hearing is not required for a plat alteration unless requested by a person receiving notice
within fourteen days of receipt of the notice.
Alterations to final plats and final short plats may be approved by the hearing examiner if the
hearing examiner determines that the public use and interest will be served by the alteration.
Following approval of an alteration, the applicant shall produce a revised drawing of the approved
alteration of the final plat or final short plat,which shall be signed by the legislative authority and
filed with the county auditor to become the lawful plat or short plat of the property. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.124 Phasing.
(a)Any subdivision or binding site plan may be developed in phases or increments. Phasing of
short plats is not permitted. A master phasing plan shall be submitted with the preliminary plat or
binding site plan for approval by the director. The phasing plan may be approved by the director
provided:
(1)The phasing plan includes all land identified within the legal notice; and
(2)The sequence of phased development is identified by a map; and
(3) Each phase has reasonable public or private infrastructure to support the number of dwelling
units contained in that phase; and
(4) Each phase constitutes an independent planning unit with facilities, adequate circulation, and
any requirements established for the entire subdivision; and provided that any unfinalized portion
meets the minimum lot size of the underlying zone for the proposed use; and
(5)The county engineer approves the necessary documents so that all road improvement
requirements are assured for that phase.
(b)A phasing plan may be amended following preliminary approval. Said plan may be approved
administratively provided the above criteria are met. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.126 Appeals.
Any administrative decision of the division may be appealed to the Spokane County hearing
examiner by filing an appeal and paying the appropriate fee to the division within fourteen
calendar days from the date of the decision or action. If the appeal period ends on a weekend or
holiday, the appeal period shall be extended to the close of business on the next working day.
Upon receipt of an appeal, the director shall schedule a hearing before the hearing examiner on
the next available hearing date.All appeals shall state with particularity the decision or action
appealed.All appeals to the hearing examiner shall be conducted in the manner set forth in the
hearing examiner ordinance. Decisions of the hearing examiner may be appealed pursuant to the
hearing examiner ordinance. Notice of appeal hearings shall be provided in accordance with
procedural administrative rules to implement ESHB-1724 adopted by the board of county
commissioners. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.128 Fees.
All applications shall be accompanied by the required fee. Fees for the administration of this title
shall be established by the board of county commissioners. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part),
1996)
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12.100.130 Enforcement.
Any sale, lease,or transfer of any lot or parcel created pursuant to this title that does not conform
to the requirements of the subdivision, short subdivision, binding site plan, large lot division,or
that occurs without approval, shall be considered a violation of Chapter 58.17 RCW, and shall be
restrained by injunctive action and shall be illegal, as provided in Chapter 58.17 RCW. Each sale,
lease, or transfer of each separate lot or parcel of land in violation of any provision of this title
shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. The prosecuting attorney and Spokane County
may employ the enforcement mechanisms for subdivision violations under Chapter 58.17 RCW.
(Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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12.100.132 Severability.
If any provision of this title or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the
remainder of this title, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall
not be affected. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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12.100.134 Effective date.
This title shall become effective January 1, 1997. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.100.136 Adoption.
Adopted by the board of county commissioners this 17th day of December, 1996. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.200.102 Usage.
In addition to the definitions included in Chapter 58.17.020 RCW, the following words and
phrases shall be given the meaning attributed to them by this chapter. When consistent within the
context of a sentence, words used in the present tense include the future; singular includes the
plural, and the plural includes the singular; the word "shall" is always mandatory; the word "may"
is permissive; and the word "should" indicates that which is recommended, but not required.
(Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.200.104 Definitions.
"Administrative delays" means an administrative delay shall include actions taken by county,
state,or federal officials, that cause the applicant to not be able to complete the platting process
as a result of non-action by a reviewing/commenting agency.
"Alley" means a strip of land providing vehicular and pedestrian access to the rear and/or side of
properties which abut and have access to a road.
Archaeological and Historical Areas. See"Cultural resources."
°Binding site plan" means a drawing to scale which: (a) identifies and shows the areas and
locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters
specified by this title; (b)contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate
limitations and conditions for the use of the land; and (c)contains provisions making any
development be in conformity with the site plan.
"Block" means a group of lots, tracts or parcels within well defined and fixed boundaries.
"Board" means the board of county commissioners of Spokane County.
"Bond" means a satisfactory security to insure performance and/or warranty.
"Building setback line" means a line established as the minimum distance a building may be
located from any property line or the centerline of the street as determined by the standards of
the Spokane County zoning code.
"Certificate of exemption" means a document issued by the division which formally exempts a
division of land from full compliance with certain state and local land development laws and
regulations as identified in the exemption provisions of this title.
"Comprehensive plan" means the Spokane County generalized comprehensive plan is the official
document adopted by the board of county commissioners as a guide for decisions relating to
future physical development and public resources. It applies to all of the unincorporated areas of
Spokane County.
'Comprehensive wastewater management plan" means the governing documents for the
operation and planning of sewer facilities and service areas within the unincorporated areas of
Spokane County.
"Coordinated water system plan" means a plan for public water systems within a critical water
supply service area which shall be an element of the comprehensive plan established by the
county.
"Critical areas" means areas as defined in the Spokane County critical areas ordinance.
"Cultural resources" means those buildings, structures, objects, sites or districts which have been
proposed or identified as either archaeological sites and historic and/or architectural properties by
the city/county historic preservation office or by the Spokane County historic inventory.
"Dedication" means the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general and public
uses, reserving to himself 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 by the presentment for filing of a final plat or short plat showing
the dedication thereon; and the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the approval of
such plat for filing by Spokane County.
"Dedicatory statement" means a statement or illustration on the final plat or binding site plan of
those conditions and restrictions required to appear on the face of the final plat or binding site
plan as a condition of preliminary plat or binding site plan approval.
"Director" means the director of the Spokane County division of building and planning or his/her
designee.
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"Division" means the Spokane County division of building and planning, a division of Spokane
County public works.
"Easement" means a grant by a property owner to specific persons or to the public to use land for
a specific purpose or purposes.
°Engineer(professional)" means a civil engineer licensed by the state of Washington.
"Final plat/short plat" means the final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing
for record with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in state
law and this title.
"Hearing examiner" means an individual(s) who has been specifically delegated the roles and
responsibilities as set forth in the hearing examiner ordinance.
"Improvement" means any structure or work constructed including but not necessarily limited to
roads; alleys; storm drainage systems and ditches and dikes; sanitary sewage facilities or main
lines, and storm drainage containment facilities; and all other subgrade utility services such as
phone, gas and water.
"Land surveyor(professional)" means any person who is registered with the state of Washington
as a licensed land surveyor.
"Large lot short subdivision" means the division or re-division of land into four or fewer lots, tracts,
parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or ownership transfer, the smallest of
which is at least one one-hundred-twenty-eighth of a section, or five acres if the land is not
capable of description as a fraction of a section of land.
"Large lot subdivision" means the division or re-division of land into five or more lots, tracts,
parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or ownership transfer, the smallest of
which is at least one one-hundred-twenty-eighth of a section, or five acres if the land is not
capable of designation as a fraction of a section of land.
"Lot(legal)" means a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient
area, frontage and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area. The
% term shall include tracts or parcels.
-% "Official road map" means the adopted map on which the planned locations of roads (streets) are
indicated which shall be an element of the comprehensive plan established by the county.
"Ordinary high water mark" means the mark on all lakes, streams or water bodies that will be
found by examining the bed and banks and ascertaining where the presence and action of waters
are so common and usual, and so long continued in normal years, as to mark upon the soil a
character distinct from that of the abutting upland in respect to vegetation.
"Ownership interest" means having property rights as a fee owner, contract purchaser,
mortgagee, or deed of trust beneficiary or grantor.
"Planning commission" means the body as defined in Chapters 36.70, 35.63 or 35A.63 RCW as
designated by the legislative body to perform a planning function or that body assigned such
duties and responsibilities under a city or county chapter.
"Plat" means a map or representation of a subdivision showing thereon the division of tract or
parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys or other divisions and dedications.
"Plat certificate"means a title report prepared by a title company for the property contained in a
proposed subdivision or short subdivision, to include, as a minimum, all owners of record,
easements and encumbrances effecting said property.
"Preliminary plat/short plat/large lot plat"means a neat and approximate drawing of either a
proposed subdivision or short subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots,
blocks, and other elements of a subdivision consistent with the requirements of this ordinance.
The preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a
subdivision.
"Public purpose segregation" means a division made for the purpose of creating a portion of
property to be deeded to the county, any city, taxing district, governmental body, utility company
or non profit community organization or foundation (whose articles or bylaws allow it to hold land
for public use and benefit) for a designated use provided the remaining portion of property has
sufficient lot area, dimensions and meets all other criteria to comply with the applicable county
regulations, for the intended purpose of segregation. Public purpose segregations may include
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deeded paths, trails and rights-of-way for public access purposes; if a deeded path, trail or right-
of-way traverses a parcel, such path shall be considered an exception to the underlying parcel
and shall not be considered a division of the underlying parcel nor subtract from the parcel size
for density purpose.
Road (Street), Public. "Public road (street)" means a public thoroughfare which has been
dedicated or deeded to the public to be used for street purposes and which has been improved,
established and is maintained by the Spokane County division of engineering and roads or other
governmental agency or for which reasonable assurances have been provided to the county to
guarantee the street will be improved to Spokane County standards for establishment as a
county road. Also included in this definition are city streets, state highways and other state-
controlled roadways.
Road, (Street), Private. "Private road (street)" means a recorded easement for ingress and
egress or a platted street designated as a private thoroughfare for access of abutting property but
for which the county assumes no responsibility of ownership or maintenance.A private
thoroughfare not recorded with the county auditor shall not be considered a road.
"Short plat" means the map or representation of a short subdivision.
°Short subdivision" means the division or redivision of land into four or fewer lots, tracts, parcels,
sites or divisions outside of the Urban Growth Area boundary, or nine or fewer lots, tracts,
parcels, sites or divisions inside of the Urban Growth Area boundary, for the purpose of sale,
lease or transfer of ownership.
"State environmental policy act (SEPA)" is as defined by Chapter 43.21C RCW as it now exists or
is hereafter amended.
'Spokane county environmental ordinance (SCEO)" is as defined by Title 2, Spokane County
Code as it now exists or is hereafter amended.
"Spokane regional health district" is as defined by Chapter 70.08 RCW, as it now exists or is
hereafter amended.
"Subdivider" means a person who undertakes to create a subdivision.
°Subdivision" means a division or redivision of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites or
divisions outside of the Urban Growth Area boundary, or ten or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or
divisions inside the Urban Growth Area boundary, for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of
ownership.
°Title notice" means a written notice attached to the title of a parcel of land by Spokane County
with a recording of said notice at Spokane County auditor's office per a legal description of said
parcel for the purpose of notifying the property owner or future property owner of particular
circumstances related to said parcel such as warning statement(s), limitation(s), restriction(s) or
other.
"Water general plan" means a plan for a system of water for the county which shall be an element
of the comprehensive plan established by the county. (Res. 03-0522 Attachment A(part), 2003;
Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide a process to divide land into four or fewer lots, tracts,
parcels, sites or divisions outside of the Urban Growth Area boundary, or nine or fewer lots,
tracts, parcels, sites or divisions inside of the Urban Growth Area boundary,with a level of review
that is proportional to the effect those lots may have on the surrounding area.
Any person seeking to divide or redivide land situated within the unincorporated areas of
Spokane County into four or fewer tracts outside of the Urban Growth Area boundary, or nine or
fewer tracts inside of the Urban Growth Area boundary, for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer
of ownership, unless exempted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this title, shall submit
an application for approval of a short subdivision to the director together with the appropriate
application fee.
Land within a short subdivision may not be further divided in any manner within a five-year period
immediately following filing of a short plat unless such division is approved in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 12.400 of this title, except that when the short plat contains fewer than four
or nine parcels, as applicable, nothing in this title shall prevent the owner who filed the short plat
from filing an alteration within the five-year period to create up to a total of four or nine lots, as
applicable within the original short plat boundaries. Alterations to create additional lots shall be
processed under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this title. (Res. 03-0522 Attachment A(part),
2003: Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Prior to filing an application with the division, the applicant should have a preconference with the
director to obtain application forms and receive general information regarding the short plat
process. Following the preconference, the applicant may submit a preliminary short plat
application for review by the division and appropriate agencies. (Res.96-1224 Attachment A
(part), 1996)
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Every pretiminary short plat application shall consist of the preliminary short plat, applicable fees,
and the following:
(1) Maps/Exhibits,
(A) A minimum of nine copies of the preliminary short plat which shall be a legibly drawn map,
eighteen by twenty-four inches in size, and with a scale of 1"=50' or 1"--100". If approved by the
director, an appropriate scale may be used which does riot exceed 1"=200'.
(B) One reduced copy of the preliminary short plat.
(C)Two copies of the Spokane County assessor's map showing the location of and the existing
parcel number of all abutting properties. The approximate location of the subject property shall be
clearly marked.
(0) One copy of Spokane County engineer's section map showing the proposed subdivision. The
approximate location of the subject property shall be clearly marked.
(E) Environmental checklist, if the division of land is not exempt under the Spokane
environmental ordinance.
(F) Legal description of the property with the source of the legal description clearly indicated,
(G) Public notice packet.
(2) Preliminary Short Plat Data (To Be Illustrated on the Preliminary Short Plat).
(A) Name, address and telephone number of the owner and the person with whom official contact
should be made regarding the short plat.
(B) Location of the site by section, township, range.
(C)A statement covering the number of lots, proposed use of lots, method of domestic water
supply, sanitary disposal of sewage_
(C)Vicinity map which shall indicate the property to be subdivided_
(E) North arrow, scale, and the boundary of the proposed short plat.
(F) Approximate boundaries of all blocks, the designation of lots, lot lines, and dimensions_
(G)The location, names and widths of all existing and proposed streets, roads, and access
easements within the proposed short plat and within one hundred feet thereof, or the nearest
county road, if there is no county road within one hundred feet thereof.
(H)All existing or proposed easements or divisions proposed to be dedicated for any public
purpose or for the common use of the property owners of the short plat_
(I)Approximate location of any natural features such as wooded areas, streams, drainage ways,
and critical areas as defined in the critical areas ordinance_
(J)Approximate location of existing buildings, septic tanks, drainfields, wells or other
improvements (indicate if they will remain or be removed).
(t{) Conditions of adjacent property, platted or unplatted, and if platted, giving the name of the
subdivision. If the proposed short plat is the subdivision of a portion of an existing plat, the
approximate lines of the existing plat are to be shown and a copy of the existing plat, along with
any and all recorded covenants and easements.
(L) Topographic information at ten-foot intervals, if any slopes exceed ten percent. Any
topographic information which needs to be measured or collected must be collected by, or under
the direction of a professional land surveyor. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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If the director determines that the application is complete and that the preliminary short plat
contains sufficient elements and data to furnish a basis for its approval or disapproval, the
director shall assign a file number to the preliminary short plat, deposit the application fees, and
issue a receipt. Copies of the preliminary short plat shall be distributed to affected agencies by
the director. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The affected agencies shall review the preliminary short plat, and within ten working days or less,
furnish their recommendation and any recommended conditions, if any, for approval or
disapproval of the preliminary short plat to the director. The division and reviewing agencies may
request additional information during the review process in order to process the application. (Res.
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The director shall provide, or shall cause public notice of the application to be given by the
applicant, to adjacent property owners.A copy of the decision approving or denying the proposal
will be provided to those parties who submit a request for such decision to the director. No public
notice is required for those divisions of land made pursuant to the duplex division provisions of
the Spokane County zoning code. When applicable, public notice shall be made pursuant the
procedural administrative rules to implement ESHB-1724 adopted by the board of county
commissioners. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The director shall determine, and make written findings, if appropriate provisions are made for,
but not limited to, the public health, safety, and general welfare,for open spaces, drainage ways,
streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes,
parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and schoolgrounds, and shall consider all other
relevant fact including sidewalks and other planning features; and whether the public interest will
be served by the short plat and dedication. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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Short subdivisions may be approved if the director makes a formal written finding of fact that the
proposed short subdivision is in conformity with any applicable zoning code, Chapter 58.17 RCW,
or other land use controls which are known to exist. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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Applications for short subdivisions shall either be approved, approved with conditions, or denied
within thirty calendar days of the issuance of a determination of completeness, unless the
applicant gives written consent to an extension of time, or unless additional environmental
information is required under SEPA.
Approval of a preliminary short subdivision shall automatically expire five years from the date of
approval unless an extension of time is granted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this
title. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The design of short plats shall conform to the requirements of all applicable county plans and
standards, and any official control relating to land use which has been adopted to implement the
Spokane County comprehensive plan. In addition:
(1)The design, shape, size, and orientation of the tracts should be appropriate for the use for
which the divisions are intended, and the character of the area in which they are located.
(2) Block dimensions should reflect due regard to the needs of convenient access, public safety,
emergency vehicle access, topography, road maintenance, and the provision of suitable sites for
the land use planned.
(3) Road alignments should be designed with appropriate consideration for existing and planned
roads, anticipated traffic patterns, topographic and drainage conditions, public safety, and the
proposed use of the land so divided.
(4)When a tract is short platted into lots of one acre or more in size, the director may require an
arrangement of the tracts and roads, such as to permit a subsequent redivision in conformity with
roads or plans adopted by Spokane County.
(5)Lots should not be divided by the boundary of any city, county, zoning designation,or public
right-of-way. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Direct access to every residential lot shall be provided by a public or private road, or a private
driveway easement.
Prior to filing the final short plat, the applicant shall improve or make appropriate provisions for
the construction of the public or private road(s)consistent with Spokane County standards for
road and sewer construction, as amended. (Res.96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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Provisions for adequate sewage disposal shall be in compliance the Spokane County sewer
ordinance, comprehensive wastewater management plan, and Spokane County, Spokane
regional health district, department of health, department of ecology or the other appropriate
agencies' regulations. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Provisions for an adequate domestic water supply and/or fire protection shall be in compliance
with current Spokane County, Spokane regional health district, department of health or the other
appropriate agencies' regulations. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Provisions for stormwater runoff shall be in compliance with Spokane County guidelines for
stormwater management. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Easements for electric, water, sewer, gas and similar utilities shall be illustrated on the final short
plat. The utility purveyors shall indicate to the director in writing or verbally that the easements
are adequate for their service needs.
When the density of a proposed subdivision meets or exceeds three lots per gross acre within the
exterior boundaries, the subdivision shall provide underground utilities within public rights-of-way,
alleys or utility easements including, but not limited to, those for electricity, communications, and
street lighting. When conditions make underground installation impractical, the director may
waive the requirement for underground utilities. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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The preparation of all final short plats shall be made by or under the supervision of a professional
land surveyor who shall certify on the final short plat that it is a true and correct representation of
the lands actually surveyed. A survey is required on all final short plats.All surveys shall comply
with the Survey Recording Act(RCW 58.09), survey and land descriptions(WAC-332-130), and
Spokane County standards for road and sewer construction, as amended. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A (part), 1996)
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The final plat map shall show:
(1)(A)All monuments found, set, reset, replaced or removed, describing their kind, size and
location and giving other data relating thereto;
(B) Bearing trees, corner accessories or witness monuments, basis of bearings, bearing and
length of lines, scale of map and north arrow;
(C)Any other data necessary for the intelligent interpretation of the various items and locations of
the points, lines and areas shown;
(D)Ties to adjoining surveys of record.
(2)The allowable error of mathematical closure for the final plat map shall not exceed one foot in
eighty thousand feet or 0.04 foot, whichever is greater.
(3) Bearings and lengths are to be shown for all lines; no ditto marks are to be used.
(4)Arrows shall be used to show limits of bearings and distances whenever any chance of
misinterpretation could exist.
(5)Plat boundary and street monument lines having curves shall show radius, arc, central angle
and tangent for each curve and radial bearings where curve is intersected by a nontangent line.
Spiral curves shall show chord bearing and length.
(6) Lots along curves shall show arc length along curve and radial bearings at lot corners. If a
curve table is provided, it shall show angle for each segment of the curve along each lot, arc
length, tangent length, and radius. Radial bearings along lot lines will not be required.
(7)All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot. All bearings and angles shall
be shown in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(8)When elevations are needed on the final plat, permanent bench mark(s)shall be shown on
the final plat in a location and on a datum plane approved by the county engineer.
(9)The final plat shall indicate the actual net area for each platted lot exclusive of the right-of-
way. Lots one acre and over shall be shown to the closest hundredth of an acre, and all other lots
shall be shown in square feet. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.300.136 Monumentation.
Monumentation shall be established as required by Spokane County standards for road and
sewer construction, as amended. In addition, every lot corner shall be marked with an iron rod or
iron pipe marked in a permanent manner with the registration number of the professional land
surveyor in charge of the survey. Each lot corner shall also be marked with a wooden stake.
(Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The final short plat shall incorporate all conditions of approval imposed by the director and shall
be prepared and certified by a professional land surveyor.
Submittal of a final short plat shall be made within five years of the date of preliminary approval,
unless an extension of time has been granted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this title.
All final short plat submittals shall include the following:
(1)A minimum of nine copies of the proposed final short plat;
(2) Final short plat fees;
(3)Three copies of a plat certificate. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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(a)The final short plat shall be a legibly drawn, printed, or reproduced permanent map, eighteen
by twenty-four inches. A two-inch margin shall be provided on the left edge, and a one-half-inch
margin shall be provided at the other edges of the plat. If more than one sheet is required, each
sheet shall show sheet numbers for the total sheets.
(b)The file number of the short plat; location by section, township and range shall be shown.
(c)The scale shall be fifty or one hundred feet to the inch. If approved by the director, an
appropriate scale may be used which does not exceed 1"=200', provided a 1"=400' reduced copy
is also submitted.
(d)A distinct wide boundary line shall delineate the boundary of the short plat.
(e)The location and widths of streets, alleys, rights-of-way, easements, parks and open spaces
proposed within the short plat and those existing immediately adjacent to the short plat shall be
shown. Areas to be dedicated to the public must be labeled.
(f) Layout and names of adjoining subdivisions and replats shall be shown within and adjacent to
the subdivision boundary.
(g)The layout, lot and block numbers, and dimensions of all lots shall be shown.
(h)Street names shall be shown.
(i)Street addresses for each lot shall be shown.
(j) Plat restrictions required as conditions of preliminary short plat approval shall be shown.
(k)Appropriate utility easements shall be shown.
(I)Any special statements of approval required from governmental agencies, including those
pertaining to flood hazard areas, shorelines, critical areas, and connections to adjacent state
highways shall be shown.
(m)A notarized certification by the owner(s)as shown on a current plat certificate shall be
provided dedicating streets, areas intended for other public use, and granting of easements for
slope and utilities.
(n)A certification signed by a professional land surveyor registered in the state of Washington
stating that, where required, the final short plat was surveyed and prepared by himself/herself, or
under his/her supervision, that plat is a true and correct representation of the subject land, and
that monumentation has been established as required by county standards.
(o)The following signatures are required on the final short plat:
(1) Spokane County engineer;
(2) Spokane County utilities director;
(3) Health officer of the Spokane regional health district;
(4)Spokane County building and planning director;
(5)Spokane County treasurer;
(6)Spokane County assessor. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The original reproducible final short plat shall be submitted to the division of engineering and
roads for review. Once the county engineer and utilities director have affixed their signature on
the final short plat, it shall be submitted to the director for obtaining the rest of the required
signatures.
Once the final short plat has been reviewed and approved by the applicable agencies, the final
short plat shall be filed with the county auditor and the applicant shall be so notified of such filing.
Fees to record the final short plat must be submitted to the director prior to filing. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.102 General provisions.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a process to divide land into five or more lots, tracts,
parcels, sites or divisions outside the Urban Growth Area boundary, or ten or more lots, tracts,
parcels, sites or divisions inside of the Urban Growth Area boundary, less than five acres in size,
with a level of review that is proportional to the effect those lots may have on the surrounding
area.
Any person seeking to divide or redivide land situated within the unincorporated areas of
Spokane County into five or more lots or ten or more lots, as applicable, for the purpose of sale,
lease or transfer of ownership, unless otherwise exempted under this title, shall submit an
application for approval of a subdivision to the director together with the appropriate application
fee. (Res. 03-0522 Attachment A (part), 2003: Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.104 Application.
Prior to filing an application with the division, the applicant should have a preconference with the
director to obtain application forms and receive general information regarding the subdivision
process. Following the preliminary conference and submittal of a proposed application, the
applicant should have a design review meeting with affected agencies. Design review meeting
dates and times will be coordinated by the director. Based on design review comments from
agencies, the applicant may submit a modified application following the design review meeting.
(Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.106 Contents of preliminary plat.
Every preliminary plat application shall consist of the preliminary plat, applicable fees, and the
following:
(1) Maps/Exhibits.
(A)A minimum of nine copies of the preliminary plat prepared by or under the direction of a
professional land surveyor, twenty-four by thirty-six inches in size, and with a scale of 1"=50',
1"=100'. If approved by the director, an appropriate scale may be used which does not exceed
1"=200'.
(B)One reduced copy of the preliminary plat.
(C)Two copies of the Spokane County assessor's map showing the location of and the existing
parcel numbers of all abutting properties within four hundred feet of the site, unless the applicant
owns adjacent property, in which case the map shall show the location of and the existing parcel
numbers of properties within four hundred feet of the applicant's ownership.The approximate
location of the subject property shall be clearly marked.
(D)One copy of the official zoning map with the boundary of any proposed subdivision and/or
zone change(s) indicated in red, with the proposed zoning labeled on the subject property. The
zoning map shall be stamped by a professional land surveyor. The stamp is for the purpose of
indicating that the proposed boundary is a representation of the certified legal description
contained in the application.
} (E)One copy of Spokane County engineer's section map showing the proposed subdivision.
(F) Environmental checklist per Spokane County environmental ordinance.
(G) Legal description of the property with the source of the legal description clearly indicated.
(H) Public notice packet.
(2) Preliminary Plat Data (To Be Illustrated on the Preliminary Plat).
(A)Name, address and telephone number of the owner and the person with whom official contact
should be made regarding the plat.
(B)Location of the site by section, township, range.
(C)A statement covering the number of lots, proposed use of lots, method of domestic water
supply, sanitary disposal of sewage.
(D)Vicinity map which shall indicate the property to be subdivided.
(E)North arrow, scale, and the boundary of the proposed plat.
(F)Boundaries of all blocks, the designation of lots, lot lines, and dimensions.
(G)The location, names and widths of all existing and proposed streets, roads, and access
easements within the proposed plat and within one hundred feet thereof, or the nearest county
road, if there is no county road within one hundred feet thereof.
(H)Approximate location of existing buildings, septic tanks, drainfields,wells and other
improvements(indicate if they will remain or be removed).
(I) Illustrate all proposed or existing easements, and/or divisions proposed to be dedicated for
any public purpose or for the common use of the property owners of the plat.
(J)Approximate location of all natural features such as wooded areas, streams, drainage ways,
and critical areas as defined in the critical areas ordinance.
(K)Topographic information at ten-foot intervals, if any slopes exceed ten percent.
(L) Conditions of adjacent property, platted or unplatted, and if platted, giving the name of the
subdivision. If the proposed plat is the subdivision of a portion of an existing plat, the approximate
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lines of the existing plat are to be shown and a copy of the existing plat, along with any and all
recorded covenants and easements. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.108 Distribution of preliminary plats.
If the director determines that the application is complete and that the preliminary plat contains
sufficient elements and data to furnish a basis for its approval or disapproval, the director shall
assign a file number to the preliminary plat and issue a receipt. Copies of the preliminary plat
shall be distributed to affected agencies by the director. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part),
1996)
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12.400.110 Agency review.
The affected agencies shall review the preliminary plat and within ten working days or less,
furnish their recommendation and recommended conditions, if any, for approval or disapproval of
the preliminary plat to the director.These recommendations and recommended conditions may
also be provided to the applicant and the director at the design review meeting, if one is
conducted for the project. All required recommendations and certifications from agencies of
jurisdiction shall be received in writing by the director and shall be made part of the file for
submittal to the hearing examiner and shall be made a part of the official record of public
hearings. The division and reviewing agencies may request additional information during the
review process in order to process the application. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.112 Public notice.
Public notice shall be given to property owners within four hundred feet of the preliminary plat
boundary, by publication in the county's official newspaper, and by a sign posted on the site.
Notice of application, decision, and other required notice shall be made pursuant to the
procedural administrative rules to implement ESHB-1724 adopted by the board of county
commissioners. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.114 Public hearing.
A public hearing is required for all subdivision proposals. Hearings before the Spokane County
hearing examiner shall be conducted pursuant to the hearing examiner ordinance, rules and
procedure for the office of the hearing examiner, and procedures for appeals to the board of
county commissioners from hearing examiner decisions. Copies of these resolutions may be
obtained from the division. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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12.400.116 Public use and interest.
The director shall provide a written report and recommendation to the hearing examiner,
recommending if appropriate provisions are made for, but not limited to, the public health, safety,
and general welfare,for open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways,
transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools
and schoolgrounds, and shall consider all other relevant fact including sidewalks and other
planning features; and whether the public interest will be served by the subdivision and
dedication. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.118 Conformity with applicable land use controls.
Subdivisions may be approved by the hearing examiner if the hearing examiner, after a public
hearing, makes a formal written finding of fact that the proposed subdivision is in conformity with
Chapter 58.17 RCW, any applicable zoning ordinance, or other land use plans which are known
to exist. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Applications for subdivisions shall either be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the
hearing examiner within ninety calendar days of the issuance of a determination of completeness
but no longer than one hundred twenty days, unless the applicant gives consent to an extension
of time, or unless additional environmental information is required under SEPA.
Preliminary subdivision approval shall automatically expire five years from the date of approval
unless an extension of time is granted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this title. (Res.
96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.122 General design.
The design of plats shall conform to the requirements of all applicable county plans and
standards, and any official control relating to land use which has been adopted to implement the
Spokane County comprehensive plan. In addition:
(1)The design, shape, size, and orientation of the lots should be appropriate for the use for which
the divisions are intended, and the character of the area in which they are located.
(2) Block dimensions should reflect due regard to the needs of convenient access, public safety,
emergency vehicle access, topography, road maintenance, and the provision of suitable sites for
the land use planned.
(3) Road alignments should be designed with appropriate consideration for existing and planned
roads, anticipated traffic patterns, topographic and drainage conditions, public safety, and the
proposed use of the land so divided.
(4)Where a lot is platted into lots of one acre or more in size, the director may require an
arrangement of the lots and roads, such as to permit a subsequent redivision in conformity with
roads or plans adopted by Spokane County.
(5) Lots should not be divided by the boundary of any city, county, zoning designation, or public
right-of-way. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.124 Roads.
Direct access to every residential lot shall be provided by a public or private road, or a private
driveway easement.
Prior to filing the final plat, the applicant shall improve or make appropriate provisions for the
construction of the public or private road(s)consistent with Spokane County standards for road
and sewer construction, as amended. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.126 Sewage disposal.
Provisions for adequate sewage disposal shall be in compliance with the Spokane County sewer
ordinance, comprehensive wastewater management plan, and Spokane County, Spokane
regional health district, department of health, department of ecology, or the other appropriate
agencies'regulations. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.128 Water supply.
Provisions for an adequate domestic water supply and/or fire protection shall be in compliance
with current Spokane County, Spokane regional health district, department of health or the other
appropriate agencies' regulations. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.130 Stormwater runoff.
Provisions for stormwater runoff shall be in compliance with Spokane County guidelines for
stormwater management. (Res.96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.132 Utilities.
Easements for electric, water, sewer, gas and similar utilities shall be illustrated on the final plat.
The utility purveyors shall indicate to the director in writing or verbally that the easements are
adequate for their service needs.
When the density of a proposed subdivision meets or exceeds three lots per gross acre within the
exterior boundaries, the subdivision shall provide underground utilities within public rights-of-way,
alleys or utility easements including, but not limited to, those for electricity, communications, and
street lighting. When conditions make underground installation impractical, the director may
waive the requirement for underground utilities. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.134 Professional land surveyor.
The preparation of all preliminary and final plats shall be made by or under the supervision of a
professional land surveyor. The professional land surveyor shall certify on the final plat that it is a
true and correct representation of the lands actually surveyed.A survey is required on all final
plats. All surveys shall comply with the Survey Recording Act(RCW 58.09), survey and land
descriptions (WAC-332-130), and Spokane County standards for road and sewer construction, as
amended. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.136 Mapping requirements.
The final plat map shall show:
(1)(A)All monuments found, set, reset, replaced or removed, describing their kind, size and
location and giving other data relating thereto;
(B) Bearing trees, corner accessories or witness monuments, basis of bearings, bearing and
length of lines, scale of map and north arrow;
(C)Any other data necessary for the intelligent interpretation of the various items and locations of
the points, lines and areas shown;
(D)Ties to adjoining surveys of record.
(2)The allowable error of mathematical closure for the final plat map shall not exceed one foot in
eighty thousand feet or 0.04 foot,whichever is greater.
(3) Bearings and lengths are to be shown for all lines; no ditto marks are to be used.
(4)Arrows shall be used to show limits of bearings and distances whenever any chance of
misinterpretation could exist.
(5) Plat boundary and street monument lines having curves shall show radius, arc, central angle
and tangent for each curve and radial bearings where curve is intersected by a nontangent line.
Spiral curves shall show chord bearing and length.
(6) Lots along curves shall show arc length along curve and radial bearings at lot corners. If a
curve table is provided, it shall show angle for each segment of the curve along each lot, arc
length, tangent length, and radius. Radial bearings along lot lines will not be required.
(7)All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot.All bearings and angles shall
be shown in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(8)When elevations are needed on the final plat, permanent bench mark(s)shall be shown on
the final plat in a location and on a datum plane approved by the county engineer.
(9)The final plat shall indicate the actual net area for each platted lot exclusive of the right-of-
way. Lots one acre and over shall be shown to the closest hundredth of an acre, and all other lots
shall be shown in square feet. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.138 Monumentation.
Monumentation shall be established as required by Spokane County standards for road and
sewer construction, as amended. In addition, every lot corner shall be marked with an iron rod or
iron pipe marked in a permanent manner with the registration number of the professional land
surveyor in charge of the survey. Each lot corner shall also be marked with a wooden stake.
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12.400.140 Final plat submittal.
The final plat shall incorporate all conditions of approval imposed by the hearing body and shall
be prepared and certified by a professional land surveyor.
Submittal of a final plat shall be made within five years of the date of preliminary approval, unless
an extension of time has been granted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this title.
All final plat submittals shall include the following:
(1)A minimum of nine copies of the proposed final plat;
(2) Final plat and other required fees;
(3)Three copies of the plat certificate. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.400.142 Contents of final plat.
(1) The final plat shall be a legibly drawn, printed, or reproduced permanent map, twenty-four by
thirty-six inches.A two-inch margin shall be provided on the left edge, and a one-half-inch margin
shall be provided at the other edges of the plat. If more than one sheet is required, each sheet
shall show sheet numbers for the total sheets.
(2)The name of the subdivision; location by section, township and range shall be shown.
(3)The scale shall be fifty or one hundred feet to the inch. If approved by the director, an
appropriate scale may be used which does not exceed 1"=200', provided a 1"=400' reduced copy
is also submitted.
(4)A distinct wide boundary line shall delineate the boundary of the subdivision.
(5)The location and widths of streets, alleys, rights-of-way, easements, parks and open spaces
proposed within the subdivision and those existing immediately adjacent to the subdivision shall
be shown. Areas to be dedicated to the public must be labeled.
(6) Layout and names of adjoining subdivisions and replats shall be shown with a dashed line
within and adjacent to the subdivision boundary.
(7)The layout, lot and block numbers, and dimensions of all lots shall be shown.
(8)Street names shall be shown.
(9)Street addresses for each lot shall be shown.
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(10) Plat restrictions required as conditions of preliminary short plat approval shall be shown.
(11)Appropriate utility easements shall be shown.
(12)All special statements of approval required from governmental agencies, including those
pertaining to flood hazard areas, shorelines, critical areas, and connections to adjacent state
highways shall be shown.
(13)A notarized certification by the owner(s)as shown on a current plat certificate shall be
provided dedicating streets, areas intended for other public use, and granting of easements for
slope and utilities.
(14)A certification signed by a licensed professional land surveyor registered in the state of
Washington stating that,where required, the final plat was surveyed and prepared by
himself/herself, or under his/her supervision, that plat is a true and correct representation of the
subject land, and that monumentation has been established as required by county standards.
(15)The following signatures are required on the final plat:
(A)Spokane County engineer;
(B)Spokane County utilities director;
(C) Health officer of the Spokane regional health district;
(D) Spokane County building and planning director;
(E) Spokane County commissioners (chairperson);
(F)Spokane County treasurer;
(G)Spokane County assessor. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The original reproducible final plat shall be submitted to the division of engineering and roads.
Once the county engineer and utilities director have affixed their signatures on the final plat, it
shall be submitted to the director for obtaining the rest of the required signatures.
Once the final plat has been reviewed, approved and signed by the applicable agencies and
chairperson of the board of county commissioners, the director shall file the final plat with the
county auditor and the applicant shall be so notified of such filing. Fees to record the final plat
must be submitted to the director prior to filing. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.102 General provisions.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a process to divide industrial and commercial land into
lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions with a level of review that is proportional to the effect those
lots may have on the surrounding area. It is also to provide a process designating lots to be
created; however, such designation is to be liberally construed in order that lots may be modified
without resubmittal of an application, as long as the project is consistent with required zoning and
other development standards.
The process of binding site plans is limited to those areas which are zoned B-I, B-2, B-3, I-1, 1-2,
and 1-3 under the Spokane County zoning code. It may also be used for the purpose of approving
manufactured home parks located in other zones under the Spokane County zoning code. (Res.
96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.104 Application.
Prior to filing an application with the division, the applicant should have a preconference with the
director. Following the preconference, the applicant may submit a preliminary binding site plan
application for review by the division and appropriate agencies. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A
(part), 1996)
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12.500.106 Contents of preliminary binding site plan.
Every preliminary binding site plan application shall consist of the preliminary binding site plan,
applicable fees, and the following:
(1) Maps/Exhibits.
(A)A minimum of nine copies of the preliminary binding site plan prepared by or under the
direction of a licensed professional land surveyor, twenty-four by thirty-six inches in size, and with
a scale of 1"=50', 1"=100'. If approved by the director, an appropriate scale may be used which
does not exceed 1"=200'.
(B)One reduced copy of the preliminary binding site plan.
(C)Two copies of the Spokane County assessor's map showing the location of and the existing
parcel number of all abutting properties. The approximate location of the subject property shall be
clearly marked.
(D) One copy of Spokane County engineer's section map showing the proposed binding site
plan. The approximate location of the subject property shall be clearly marked.
(E) Environmental checklist per Spokane County environmental ordinance.
(F) Legal description of the property with the source of the legal description clearly indicated.
(G) Public notice packet.
(2) Preliminary Binding Site Plan Data (To Be Illustrated on the Preliminary Binding Site Plan).
,/ (A) Name, address and telephone number of the owner and the person with whom official contact
should be made regarding the binding site plan.
(B) Location of the binding site plan by section, township, range.
(C)A statement describing the number of lots, general proposed uses of the lots, method of
water supply, and sanitary disposal of sewage.
(D)Vicinity map which shall indicate the property to be divided.
(E)North arrow, scale, and the boundary of the proposed binding site plan.
(F) Boundaries of all blocks, the designation of lots, lot lines, and dimensions.
(G)The location, names and widths of all existing and proposed streets, roads, and access •
easements within the proposed binding site plan and adjoining the binding site plan.
(I-)Approximate location of existing structures, septic tanks, drainfields,wells and other
improvements located on the site and whether such structures are proposed to remain on the
property.
(I) Illustrate any proposed easements and/or divisions to be dedicated for any public purpose.
(J)The approximate location, size, and dimension of any common areas on the site.
(K)Approximate location of any natural features such as wooded areas, streams, drainage ways,
and critical areas as defined in the critical areas ordinance.
(L)Topographic information at ten-foot intervals, if any slopes exceed ten percent. (Res. 96-1224
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12.500.108 Distribution of preliminary binding site plans.
If the director determines that the application is complete under the requirements listed in Section
12.500.106 above and that the preliminary binding site plan contains sufficient elements and data
to furnish a basis for its approval or disapproval, the director shall assign a file number to the
preliminary binding site plan and issue a receipt. Copies of the preliminary binding site plan shall
be distributed to affected agencies by the director. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.110 Agency review.
The affected agencies shall review the preliminary binding site plan and within ten days or less,
furnish their recommendation and recommended conditions, if any, for approval or disapproval of
the preliminary binding site plan to the director.All required recommendations and recommended
conditions of approval from agencies of jurisdiction shall be received in writing by the director and
shall be made part of the file. The division and reviewing agencies may request additional
information during the review process in order to process the application.
After reviewing the project and completing SEPA review, the director shall issue a written
decision approving or denying the application with written findings of fact. (Res. 96-1224
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12.500.112 Public notice.
The director shall provide, or shall cause public notice to be given by the applicant, to adjacent
property owners. Notice of application, decision, and other required notice shall be made
pursuant to the procedural administrative rules to implement ESHS-1724 adopted by the board of
county commissioners. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The director should determine, and make written findings, if appropriate provisions are made for,
but not limited to, the public health, safety, and general welfare; and whether the public interest
will be served by the binding site plan. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Binding site plans can be approved by the director, if the director makes a formal written finding
of fact that the proposed binding site plan is in conformity with any applicable zoning code or
other land use controls which are known to exist. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.118 Preliminary approval.
Applications for binding site plans should either be approved, approved with conditions, or denied
within forty-five calendar days of the issuance of a determination of completeness, unless the
applicant gives consent to an extension of time, or unless additional environmental information is
required under SEPA.
Preliminary binding site plan approval shall automatically expire five years from the date of
approval unless an extension of time is granted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this
title. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.120 General design.
The design of binding site plans shall conform to the requirements of all applicable county plans
and standards, and any official control relating to land use which has been adopted to implement
the Spokane County comprehensive plan. In addition:
(1)The design, shape, size, and orientation of the lots should be appropriate for the use for which
the divisions are intended, and the character of the area in which they are located.
(2)Block dimensions should reflect regard for the needs of convenient access, public safety,
emergency vehicle access, topography, road maintenance, and the provision of suitable sites for
the land use planned.
(3) Road alignments should be designed with appropriate consideration for existing and projected
roads, anticipated traffic patterns, topographic and drainage conditions, public safety, and the
proposed use of the land so divided.
(4) Lots should not be divided by the boundary of any city, county, zoning designation,or public
right-of-way. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.122 Roads.
Direct access to every lot shall be provided by a public or private road, or a private driveway
easement.
Prior to filing of the final binding site plan, the applicant shall improve or make appropriate
provisions for the construction of the public road(s) consistent with Spokane County standards for
road and sewer construction, as amended. Private road(s) serving those lots being developed
shall be constructed, and final as-built plans shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.124 Sewage disposal.
Provisions for adequate sewage disposal shall be in compliance with the Spokane County sewer
ordinance, comprehensive wastewater management plan, and current Spokane County,
Spokane regional health district, department of health, department of ecology, or the other
appropriate agencies'regulations. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.126 Water supply.
Provisions for an adequate water supply and/or fire protection shall be in compliance with current
Spokane County, Spokane regional health district, department of health or the other appropriate
agencies'regulations. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Provisions for stormwater runoff shall be in compliance with Spokane County guidelines for
stormwater management. (Res.96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.130 Utilities.
The dedication language in the final binding site plan shall include a statement indicating that
utility easements for utility purveyors shall be made prior to the creation of each lot through a
record of survey. If the binding site plan is finalized in one phase, easements for electric,water,
sewer, gas, and similar utilities shall be illustrated on the final binding site plan. The utility
purveyors shall indicate to the director in writing or verbally that the easements are adequate for
their service needs. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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12.500.132 Professional land surveyor.
The preparation of all binding site plans shall be made by or under the supervision of a
professional land surveyor. The professional land surveyor shall certify on the final binding site
plan that it is a true and correct representation of the lands actually surveyed.All surveys shall
comply with the Survey Recording Act(RCW 58.09), survey and land descriptions (WAC-332-
130), and Spokane County standards for road and sewer construction, as amended. (Res. 96-
1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.500.134 Mapping requirements.
The final plat map shall show:
(1) (A)All monuments found, set, reset, replaced or removed, describing their kind, size and
location and giving other data relating thereto;
(B)Bearing trees, corner accessories or witness monuments, basis of bearings, bearing and
length of lines, scale of map and north arrow;
(C)Any other data necessary for the intelligent interpretation of the various items and locations of
the points, lines and areas shown;
(D)Ties to adjoining surveys of record.
(2)The allowable error of mathematical closure for the final plat map shall not exceed one foot in
eighty thousand feet or 0.04 foot, whichever is greater.
(3) Bearings and lengths are to be shown for all lines; no ditto marks are to be used.
(4)Arrows shall be used to show limits of bearings and distances whenever any chance of
misinterpretation could exist.
(5) Plat boundary and street monument lines having curves shall show radius, arc, central angle
and tangent for each curve and radial bearings where curve is intersected by a nontangent line.
Spiral curves shall show chord bearing and length.
C) (6)Lots along curves shall show arc length along curve and radial bearings at lot corners. If a
curve table is provided, it shall show angle for each segment of the curve along each lot, arc
length, tangent length, and radius. Radial bearings along lot lines will not be required.
(7)All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot.All bearings and angles shall
be shown in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(8)When elevations are needed on the final plat, permanent bench mark(s)shall be shown on
the final plat in a location and on a datum plane approved by the county engineer.
(9)The final plat shall indicate the actual net area for each platted lot exclusive of the right-of-
way. Lots one acre and over shall be shown to the closest hundredth of an acre, and all other lots
shall be shown in square feet. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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12.500.136 Monumentation.
Monumentation shall be established as required by Spokane County standards for road and
sewer construction, as amended. In addition, every lot corner shall be marked with an iron rod or
iron pipe marked in a permanent manner with the registration number of the professional land
surveyor in charge of the survey. Each lot corner shall also be marked with a wooden stake.
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12.500.138 Record of survey.
A record of survey may be filed subsequent to the recording of a final binding site plan to
establish lots within the boundaries of the final binding site plan. The record of survey shall be
reviewed and approved, usually within twenty days, by the director prior to its recordation. The
following information shall be provided on the record of survey.
(1)The survey shall be of a size required by the county auditor. If more than one sheet is
required, each sheet shall show sheet numbers for the total sheets.
(2)The binding site plan file number shall be referenced.
(3)The scale shall be fifty or one hundred feet to the inch. If approved by the director, an
appropriate scale may be used which does not exceed 1"=200', provided a 1"=400'reduced copy
is provided.
(4)A distinct wide boundary line shall delineate the boundary of the lot(s) being created.The
boundary of the binding site plan shall be indicated and any lot(s)that have been created by filing
of the final binding site plan and/or record of survey.
(5) Each lot shall be numbered consecutively, and the size of each lot shall be indicated on the
record of survey.
(6)The location and widths of streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and easements within the binding site
plan and those existing immediately adjacent to the lot being created shall be shown.
(7) Street names shall be shown.
(8) Street addresses of each lot shall be shown.
(9) Restrictions required as conditions of preliminary approval shall be shown.
(10)Appropriate utility easements shall be shown.
(11)Certification of the licensed professional land surveyor.
(12)The following signatures are required on the record of survey:
(A)Spokane County building and planning director;
(B)Property owner.
(13) Illustrate any existing buildings located on the lot which is being created. (Res.96-1224
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The final binding site plan shall incorporate any conditions of approval imposed by the director
and shall be prepared and certified by a licensed professional land surveyor.
Submittal of a final binding site plan shall be made within five years of the date of preliminary
approval, unless an extension of time has been granted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100
of this title.
A final binding site plan may include all of the lots being created or it may consist of the boundary
of the binding site plan. If no lots are being created at the time of filing the final binding site plan,
the creation of any lots shall be made by a record of survey under the provisions of Section
12.500.138 of this chapter.
All final binding site plan submittals shall include the following:
(1)A minimum of nine copies of the proposed final binding site plan;
(2) Final binding site plan fees;
(3)Three copies of a plat certificate. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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(1)The final binding site plan shall be a legibly drawn, printed, or reproduced permanent map,
twenty-four by thirty-six inches. A two-inch margin shall be provided on the left edge, and a one-
half-inch margin shall be provided at the other edges of the plat. If more than one sheet is
required, each sheet shall show sheet numbers for the total sheets.
(2)The binding site plan file number; location by section, township and range shall be shown.
(3)The scale shall be fifty or one hundred feet to the inch. If approved by the director, an
appropriate scale may be used which does not exceed 1"=200', provided a 1"=400' reduced copy
is also submitted.
(4)A distinct wide boundary line shall delineate the boundary of the binding site plan.
(5)Any lot(s)being finalized shall be numbered consecutively, and the size of those lots shall be
indicated on the final binding site plan.
(6)The location and widths of streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and easements within the binding site
plan and those existing immediately adjacent to the binding siteplan shall be shown. A statement
dedicating any required right-of-way shall appear on the face of the final binding site plan.
(7)The layout, lot and block numbers, and dimensions of all lots shall be shown.
(8)The location and dimensions of any common areas within the final binding site plan, and a
description of the purpose thereof.
(9) Layout and names of adjoining subdivisions and replats shall be shown with a dashed line
within and adjacent to the binding site plan boundary.
(10) Street names shall be shown.
(11) Street addresses for each lot shall be shown.
(12) Restrictions required as conditions of preliminary approval shall be shown.
(13)Appropriate utility easements shall be shown, if lots are being created.
(14)Any special statements of approval required from governmental agencies, including those
pertaining to flood hazard areas, shorelines, and connections to state highways shall be shown.
(15)Any roads not dedicated to the public shall be clearly marked and named per county
standards.
(16)A notarized certification by the owner(s) shall be provided dedicating streets, areas intended
for other public use, and granting of easements for slope and utilities.
(17)A certification signed by a licensed professional land surveyor registered stating that, where
required, the final binding site plan was surveyed and prepared by himself/herself, or under
his/her supervision, that the binding site plan is a true and correct representation of the subject
land, and that monumentation have been established as required by county standards.
(18)The following signatures of approval are required on the final binding site plan:
(A)Spokane County engineer;
(B)Spokane County utilities director;
(C) Health officer of the Spokane regional health district;
(D) Spokane County building and planning director;
(E)Spokane County treasurer;
(F) Spokane County assessor. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The original final binding site plan shall be submitted to the division of engineering and roads.
Once the county engineer and utilities director have affixed their signatures on the final binding
site plan, it shall be submitted to the director for obtaining the rest of the required signatures.
Once the final binding site plan has been reviewed, approved and signed by the applicable
agencies the director shall file the final binding site plan with the county auditor and the applicant
shall be so notified of such filing. Fees to record the final binding site plan must be submitted to
the director prior to filing. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.102 General provisions.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a process to divide land into large tracts between five
and twenty acres in size unless exempted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this title.
Large lot short subdivisions (divisions containing four or fewer lots,five acres and greater in size)
shall be reviewed in accordance with Chapter 12.300 of this title. The administrative review of
large lot short subdivisions may be limited to access, road alignment, traffic circulation patterns,
and drainage improvements as they relate to the proposed large lot short subdivision.
Large lot subdivisions (divisions containing five or more lots, five acres and greater in size)shall
be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Large lot subdivisions shall be
reviewed administratively under the provisions of Chapter 58.17.095 RCW. The purpose of this
chapter is to provide a process which is simplified and with a level of review that is proportional to
the effect those lots may have on the surrounding area. It is not intended to provide a detailed
level of review which occurs for smaller, urban lots. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.104 Application.
Prior to filing an application with the division, the applicant should have a preconference with the
director. Following the preconference, the applicant may submit a preliminary large lot
subdivision application for review by the division and appropriate agencies. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.106 Contents of preliminary large lot subdivision.
Every preliminary large lot subdivision application shall consist of the preliminary large lot
subdivision, applicable fees, and the following:
(1) Maps/Exhibits.
(A)A minimum of nine copies of the preliminary large lot subdivision, prepared by or under the
direction of a licensed professional land surveyor, twenty-four by thirty-six inches in size, and with
a scale of 1"=50'or r=100'. If approved by the director, an appropriate scale may be used which
does not exceed 1"=200'.
(B)One reduced copy of the preliminary large lot subdivision.
(C)Two copies of the Spokane County assessor's map showing the location of and the existing
parcel number of all abutting properties.The approximate location of the subject property shall be
clearly marked.
(D) One copy of Spokane County engineer's section map showing the proposed large lot
subdivision. The approximate location of the subject property shall be clearly marked.
(E) Environmental checklist per Spokane County environmental ordinance.
(F)Legal description of the property with the source of the legal description clearly indicated.
(G) Public notice packet.
(2) Preliminary Large Lot Subdivision Data (To Be Illustrated on the Preliminary Large Lot Plat).
(A)Name, address and telephone number of the owner and the person with whom official contact
should be made regarding the large lot subdivision.
(B)Preliminary large lot subdivision name.
(C) Location of the site by section, township, range.
(D)A statement covering the number of lots, general proposed uses of the lots, method of water
supply, and sanitary disposal of sewage.
(E)Vicinity map which shall indicate the property to be divided.
(F) North arrow, scale, and the boundary of the proposed large lot subdivision.
(G) Boundaries of all blocks, the designation of lots, lot lines, and dimensions.
(H) The location, names and widths of all existing and proposed streets, roads, and access
easements within the proposed large lot subdivision and adjoining the large lot subdivision.
(I)Approximate location of existing structures, septic tanks, drainfields, wells and other
improvements located on the site and whether such improvements are proposed to remain on the
property.
(J) Illustrate all existing and/or proposed easements and/or divisions to be dedicated for any
public purpose.
(K)The approximate location, size, and dimension of all common areas on the site.
(L)Approximate location of any natural features such as wooded areas, streams, drainage ways,
and critical areas as defined in the critical areas ordinance.
(M)Topographic information at ten foot intervals, if any slopes exceed ten percent. (Res.96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.108 Distribution of large lot subdivision.
If the director determines that the application is complete and that the preliminary large lot
subdivision contains sufficient elements and data to furnish a basis for its approval or
disapproval, the director shall assign a file number to the preliminary large lot subdivision and
issue a receipt. Copies of the preliminary large lot subdivision shall be distributed to affected
agencies by the director. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.110 Agency review.
The affected agencies shall review the preliminary large lot subdivision and within ten days or
less, furnish their recommendations and recommended conditions, if any, for approval or
disapproval of the preliminary large lot subdivision to the director. All required recommendations
and recommended conditions of approval from agencies of jurisdiction shall be received in writing
by the director and shall be made part of the file.After completion of SEPA review and the
required public notice has been given, the director shall issue a written decision approving or
denying the application with written findings of fact. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.112 Public notice.
The director shall provide or shall cause public notice to be given by the applicant. Such notice
requires that within ten days of the issuance of a determination of completeness, notice of the
application shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation and mailed to the owner of
each lot or parcel of property within four hundred feet of the site. The applicant shall provide the
director with a list of such property owners and their addresses. Notice of the application shall
also be posted on or around the land proposed to be subdivided in at least five conspicuous
places designed to attract public awareness of the proposal. Signs for posting the site shall be
provided by the division. All notices shall include notification that no public hearing will be held on
the application, unless requested by any person within twenty-one calendar days of the
publishing of the notice of application. A twenty-day comment period shall also be provided in the
notice of application to allow any person twenty days to comment on the proposal.All comments
received shall be provided to the applicant, who has seven days from receipt of the comments to
respond thereto. If a hearing is requested, public notice for such hearing shall be made pursuant
the procedural administrative rules to implement ESHB-1724 adopted by the board of county
commissioners. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.114 Public hearing.
A public hearing shall be conducted if any of the following occurs:
(1)Any person files a written request for a hearing with the director within twenty-one calendar
days of the publishing of the notice of application in the newspaper.
(2)Within twenty-one days of the notice of application, the director determines that a pubic
hearing is necessary. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.116 Public use and interest.
The director should determine, and make written findings, if appropriate provisions are made for,
but not limited to, the public health, safety, and general welfare; and whether the public interest
will be served by the large lot subdivision. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.118 Conformity with applicable land use controls.
Large lot subdivisions can be approved by the director, if the director makes a formal written
finding of fact that the proposed large lot subdivision is in conformity with any applicable zoning
ordinance, Chapter 58.17 RCW, or other land use controls which are known to exist. (Res. 96-
1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.120 Preliminary approval.
Applications for large lot subdivisions should either be approved, approved with conditions, or
denied within forty-five calendar days of the issuance of a determination of completeness, unless
the applicant gives consent to an extension of time, or unless additional environmental
information is required under SEPA or a public hearing is requested. For those large lot
subdivisions requiring a hearing, the hearing examiner's decision shall be issued in conformance
with the hearing examiner ordinance.
Approval of a preliminary large lot subdivision shall be valid for a period of five years, during
which time an application for final plat meeting all the requirements of preliminary approval shall
be made; provided, that extensions of preliminary large lot subdivision approval may be granted
under the provisions of Chapter 12.100 of this title. (Res.96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.122 General design.
The design of large lot subdivisions shall conform to the requirements of all applicable county
plans and standards, and any official control relating to land use which has been adopted to
implement the Spokane County comprehensive plan. In addition:
(1)The design, shape, size, and orientation of the lots should be appropriate for the use for which
the divisions are intended, and the character of the area in which they are located.
(2) Block dimensions should reflect regard for the needs of convenient access, public safety,
emergency vehicle access, topography, road maintenance, and the provision of suitable sites for
the land use planned.
(3) Road alignments should be designed with appropriate consideration for existing and projected
roads, anticipated traffic patterns, topographic and drainage conditions, public safety, and the
proposed use of the land so divided.
(4) Lots should not be divided by the boundary of any city, county, zoning designation, or public
right-of-way. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.124 Roads.
Direct access to every lot shall be provided by a public or private road, or a private driveway
easement.
Prior to filing of the final large lot plat, the applicant shall improve or make appropriate provisions
for the construction of the public or private road(s)consistent with Spokane County standards for
road and sewer construction, as amended. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Provisions for adequate sewage disposal shall be in compliance with the Spokane County sewer
ordinance, comprehensive wastewater management plan, and Spokane County, Spokane
regional health district, department of health, department of ecology, or the other appropriate
agencies' regulations. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Provisions for an adequate water supply and/or fire protection shall be in compliance with current
Spokane County, Spokane regional health district, department of health or the other appropriate
agencies' regulations. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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Provisions for stormwater runoff shall be in compliance with Spokane County guidelines for
stormwater management. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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Provisions for the location of easements for electric, water, sewer, gas and similar utilities shall
be made with the appropriate utility purveyor prior to final plat approval. (Res. 96-1224
Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The preparation of all preliminary large lot subdivisions shall be made by or under the supervision
of a professional land surveyor.The preparation of all final large lot subdivisions shall be made
by or under the supervision of a professional land surveyor who shall certify on the final large lot
subdivision that it is a true and correct representation of the lands actually surveyed.A survey is
required on all final large lot plats. All surveys shall comply with the Survey Recording Act(RCW
58.09), survey and land descriptions (WAC-332-130), and Spokane County standards for road
and sewer construction, as amended. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The final plat map shall show:
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(1)(A)All monuments found, set, reset, replaced or removed, describing their kind, size and
location and giving other data relating thereto;
(B)Bearing trees, corner accessories or witness monuments, basis of bearings, bearing and
length of lines, scale of map and north arrow;
(C)Any other data necessary for the intelligent interpretation of the various items and locations of
the points, lines and areas shown;
(D)Ties to adjoining surveys of record.
(2)The allowable error of mathematical closure for the final plat map shall not exceed one foot in
eighty thousand feet or 0.04 foot, whichever is greater.
(3) Bearings and lengths are to be shown for all lines; no ditto marks are to be used.
(4)Arrows shall be used to show limits of bearings and distances whenever any chance of
misinterpretation could exist.
(5) Plat boundary and street monument lines having curves shall show radius, arc, central angle
and tangent for each curve and radial bearings where curve is intersected by a nontangent line.
Spiral curves shall show chord bearing and length.
(6) Lots along curves shall show arc length along curve and radial bearings at lot corners. If a
curve table is provided, it shall show angle for each segment of the curve along each lot, arc
length, tangent length, and radius. Radial bearings along lot lines will not be required.
(7)All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot. All bearings and angles shall
be shown in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(8)When elevations are needed on the final plat, permanent bench mark(s) shall be shown on
the final plat in a location and on a datum plane approved by the county engineer.
(9)The final plat shall indicate the actual net area for each platted lot exclusive of the right-of-
way. Lots one acre and over shall be shown to the closest hundredth of an acre, and all other lots
shall be shown in square feet. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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12.600.138 Monumentation.
Monumentation shall be established as required by Spokane County standards for road and
sewer construction, as amended. In addition, every lot corner shall be marked with an iron rod or
iron pipe marked in a permanent manner with the registration number of the professional land
surveyor in charge of the survey. Each lot corner shall also be marked with a wooden stake.
(Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The final large lot subdivision shall incorporate all conditions of approval imposed by the director
and shall be prepared and stamped by a professional land surveyor.
Submittal of a final large lot subdivisions shall be made within five years of the date of preliminary
approval, unless an extension of time has been granted under the provisions of Chapter 12.100
of this title.
All final large lot subdivision submittals shall include the following:
(1)A minimum of nine copies of the proposed final large lot subdivision;
(2) Final large lot plat fees;
(3)Three copies of the plat certificate. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A (part), 1996)
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(1)The final plat shall be a legibly drawn, printed, or reproduced permanent map, twenty-four by
thirty-six inches. A two-inch margin shall be provided on the left edge, and a one-half-inch margin
shall be provided at the other edges of the plat. If more than one sheet is required, each sheet
shall show sheet numbers for the total sheets.
(2)The plat name; location by section, township and range shall be shown.
(3)The scale shall be fifty or one hundred feet to the inch. If approved by the director, an
appropriate scale may be used which does not exceed 1"=200', provided a 1"=400' reduced copy
is also submitted.
(4)A distinct wide boundary line shall delineate the boundary of the plat.
(5) Each lot shall be numbered consecutively, and the size of each lot shall be indicated on the
plat.
(6)The location and widths of streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and easements within the plat and
those existing immediately adjacent to the plat shall be shown.A statement dedicating any
required right-of-way shall appear on the face of the final plat.
(7)The location, size and dimensions of any common areas within the final plat, and a
description of the purpose thereof.
(8)The layout, lot and block numbers, and dimensions of all lots shall be shown.
(9)Street names shall be shown.
(10)Street addresses of each lot shall be shown.
(11) Restrictions required as conditions of preliminary approval shall be shown.
(12)All special statements of approval required from governmental agencies, including those
pertaining to flood hazard areas, shorelines, and connections to state highways shall be shown.
(13)Any roads not dedicated to the public shall be clearly marked and named per county
standards.
(14)A notarized certification by the owner(s)shall be provided dedicating streets, areas intended
for other public use, and granting of easements for slope and utilities.
(15)A certification signed by a licensed professional land surveyor registered in the state of
Washington stating that, where required, the final plat was surveyed and prepared by
himself/herself, or under his/her supervision, that plat is a true and correct representation of the
subject land, and that monumentation has been established as required by county standards.
(16)The following signatures of approval are required on the final plat:
(A)Spokane County engineer;
(B)Spokane County utilities director;
(C) Health officer of the Spokane regional health district;
(D)Spokane County building and planning director;
(E)Spokane County treasurer;
(F)Spokane County assessor. (Res. 96-1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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The original final plat shall be submitted to the division of engineering and roads. Once the
county engineer and utilities director have affixed their signatures on the plat, it shall be
submitted to the director for obtaining the rest of the required signatures.
Once the final plat has been reviewed, approved and signed by the applicable agencies, the
director shall file the final plat with the county auditor and the applicant shall be so notified of
such filing. Fees to record the final plat must be submitted to the director prior to filing. (Res. 96-
1224 Attachment A(part), 1996)
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