HomeMy WebLinkAbout2880ORDINANCE NO.
2880
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending the
Subdivision and Short Subdivision Ordinances, in order to
comply with the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan and
the Growth Management Act, and amending Ordinances
1631 and 2222, as amended, and Chapters 16.04 and
16.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, on June 28, 1994, the City Council adopted a new Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan, in compliance with the Growth Management Act,
is the primary statement of City policy, with which other policies and regulations must be
consistent; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act requires development regulations such as the
Subdivision, and Short Subdivision Ordinances be amended consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES
DOES ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2222, as amended, andChapter 16.04 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 16.04
SHORT PLAT SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Sections:
16.04.010 Purpose and Intent.
16.04.020 Authority.
16.04.030 Definitions.
16.04.040 Applicability.
16.04.045 Parcels Traversed by Public Ways.
16.04.050 Application Forms.
16.04.060 Preliminary Short Plat - Contents.
16.04.070 Preliminary Short Plat - Design Standards.
16.04.080 Preliminary Short Plat - Routing and Staff Recommendations.
16.04.090 Preliminary Short Plat - Requirements for Approval.
16.04.100 Preliminary Short Plat - Approval - Conditions.
16.04.110 Preliminary Short Plat - Approval - Effect.
16.04.120 Appeals.
16.04.130 Final Short Plat - Filing Time Limit.
16.04.140 Final Short Plat - Improvements - Required.
16.04.150 Final Short Plat - Improvements - Bond in Lieu When.
16.04.160 Final Short Plat - Contents.
16.04.170 Final Short Plat - Routing for Review.
16.04.180 Final Short Plat - Final Approval Procedure.
16.04.190 Final Short Plat - Filing and Recordation.
16.04.200 Resubdivision by Short Plat Prohibited - Time Limit.
16.04.210 Injunctive Action to Enforce Chapter.
16.04.220 Violation - Penalty.
16.04.010 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide uniform
regulations for the subdivision and resubdivision of land into four or less parcels, so as to promote
the public health, safety and general welfare. It is further the purpose of this Chapter to
implement the requirements of the Growth Management Act of 1990 through the goals, policies,
and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan of the City, to comply with the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance Code and Urban Services Ordinance of the City, to ensure orderly growth, to
promote effective and energy - efficient use of land, to prevent over - crowding of land, to provide
for adequate light and air, to promote safe and convenient travel and lessen congestion on streets
and highways, to provide for proper ingress and egress, to ensure adequate provision for open
spaces, drainage ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation
areas, playgrounds,_sitesfor schools and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions
on school routes, and other public requirements, and to require uniform monumenting of land
subdivisions and conveyancing by accurate legal description, and to prevent the creation of public
nuisances. (Ord. 2222 §1, 8/11/82.)
16.04.020 Authority. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted to the
City by RCW 58.17.060. (Ord. 2222 §2, 8/11/82.)
16.04.030 Definitions.
A. 'Block" means a group of lots, tracts or parcels within well - defined and fixed
boundaries.
B. "City" means the City of Port Angeles.
C. "Comprehensive Plan" means a Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council in
compliance with the Growth Management Act of 1990 and which indicates the general locations
recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial land uses or zones and for streets, parks,
public buildings, and other public improvements. The Comprehensive Plan includes all its
Appendices and individual comprehensive service and facility plans such as the Comprehensive
Water Plan and the Comprehensive Parks Plan.
GD. "Dedication" means the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for public
uses, reserving to the owner 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 short plat showing the
dedication thereon, and acceptance of the dedication by the City shall be evidenced by the
approval of such final short plat.
DE. "Final short plat" means the final drawing of the short subdivision, containing all
the elements and requirements set forth in Section 16.04.150 this Chapter.
EF. "Lot" means a fractional part of divided land with fixed boundaries. The term shall
include tracts or parcels.
EG. "Planning Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City, as designated
in Chapter 2.36 of this Code.
GH. "Planning Department" means the Planning Department of the City.
HI. "Preliminary short plat" means an approximate drawing of a short subdivision
showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks and other elements of the short
subdivision.
IJ. "Short subdivision" means the division or redivision of land into four or less lots,
tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership. (Ord.
2222 §3, 8/11/82.)
16.04.040 Applicability. A final short plat, approved in accordance with the provisions
of this Chapter and filed with the County Auditor, is required for all short subdivisions within the
City, and no lot, tract, or parcel within any short subdivision shall be sold, leased,
tra«sfelfed, transferred, redivided, altered, or vacated, without compliance with the terms of this
Chapter. (Ord. 2222 §4, 8/11/82.)
16.04.045 Parcels Traversed by Public Ways. Public streets, roads, highways, alleys, and
other public ways, which traverse a parcel of land under one ownership, will be considered to
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have divided that land into non - contiguous pieces without further need for complying with short
subdivision requirements. (Ord. 2793, §1, 2/11/94)
16.04.050 Application Forms.
A. An application for approval of a preliminary short plat shall be submitted to the
Planning Department on a form furnished by that Department and shall be accompanied by the
preliminary short plat.
B. The application form shall contain, at minimum:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and/or the
property owner;
2. A legal description of the property to be subdivided;
3. A statement of the underlying zoning;
4. The proposed methods of serving the individual lots in the short
subdivision with water, sewer, streets and other public utilities;
5. The purpose of the short subdivision; and
6. If requested by the Planning Department, the name, address and telephone
number of the owner(s) of all adjacent unplatted parcels.
C. The application form shall be accompanied by six copies of the preliminary short
plat, the application fee and, if applicable, a SEPA checklist.
D. The short subdivision application fee shall be as established by ordinance and set
forth in Chapter 3.70 PAMC. No such fee shall be refundable after acceptance of an application
by the Planning Department. (Ord. 2789 §11, 1/1/94; Ord. 2222 §5, 8/11/82.)
16.04.060 Preliminary Short Plat - Contents. The preliminary short plat shall be a neat
drawing, in ink, to a scale of not less than one inch to one hundred feet, on eight and one -half by
eleven inch or larger paper, and shall provide the following information:
A. The date, scale, and North arrow;
B. The boundaries of the entire parcel being subdivided, including all contiguous
unplatted property owned by the subdivider;
C. A legal description of the property being subdivided;
D. Identification, dimensions, and area of all proposed lots;
E. The name and location of existing and proposed public rights -of -way;
F. The location of existing and proposed easements;
G. The - proposed required building setbacks on each proposed vacant lot;
H. The location of existing buildings and major structures and their distances from
property lines;
I. The location of existing natural features, such as streams, rivers, wetlands,
shorelines, drainage ways, ravines and steep slopes;
J. The location and size of existing utilities, including water, sewer, storm drains, and
fire hydrants. (Ord. 2222 §6, 8/11/82.)
16.04.070 Preliminary Short Plat - Design Standards. All preliminary short plats shall
conform to the following design standards:
A. Right -of -Way Access.
1. Each lot shall abut on a dedicated, improved and maintained City street.
Such street shall connect directly to an existing improved street.
2. If the abutting right -of -way does not meet minimum width standards,
additional right -of -way shall be required in accordance with the requirements of the Public Works
Department.
B. Lot Design.
1. The minimum area shall be equal to or greater than that required by the
Zoning Code as now enacted or hereafter amended.
2. The minimum depth shall be the total distance between the required front
and rear yard setbacks plus fifteen feet.
3. The minimum width, measured at the mid -point between the front and rear
yard setback lines, shall be as required by the Zoning Code 9 as now enacted or
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hereafter amended.
4. The front lot line shall be the boundary of a lot which abuts a street. On
a panhandle, flag, or dogleg lot, the front lot line and setbacks shall be determined during the
short subdivision process, or, if not determined during short subdivision review, shall be
determined by the Planning Director.
45. a. Panhandle, flag, or dogleg lots may be permitted if the original
parcel has insufficient width to reasonably provide each lot with a dedicated right -of -way
occurring within the interior of the plat or- and if there is no reasonable likelihood that standard
rights -of -way could be provided in cooperation with abutting properties.
b. Each such panhandle, flag, or dogleg lot shall meet the following
criteria:
I. The panhandle shall have a minimum width of twenty feet
and shall serve no more than one lot.
ii. The required lot area shall not include any portion of the
panhandle.
iii. Dead -end access streets and/or driveways in excess of 150
feet in length shall be provided with a turn- around which has a minimum 90 -foot diameter
asphaltic concrete stree 1 IP , ..: •- or an approved alternative approved by
the City consistent with the Urban Services Ordinance and the Uniform Fire Code, except that
an all- weather gravel surface section may be approved for turn-a- rounds which are anticipated
to be temporary due to the future extension of the roadway.
C. Natural Features. The lots and lot arrangement shall be such that no foreseeable
difficulties will be created, due to topography and other natural conditions, for the securing of
building permits to build on all lots in compliance with the Zoning Code and the
Evironmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinances, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and
all other applicable regulations.
D. Large Lots. Where property is subdivided into lots which are of sufficient size to
be resubdivided, the lots and streets shall be arranged so as to permit later resubdivision in
conformance with Ordinance -1-709 the Zoning Code, as now enacted or hereafter amended,
O the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, as now enacted or hereafter amended,
and this Chapter. (Ord. 2631 §1, 3/29/91; Ord. 2222 §7, 8/11/82.)
16.04.080 Preliminary Short Plat - Routing and Staff Recommendations.
A. Upon receipt of an application and preliminary short plat satisfying the
requirements of Sections 16.04.050, 16.040.060 and 16.04.070 of this Chapter, the Planning
Department shall distribute the preliminary short plat to the following Departments:
1. City Public Works Department;
2. City Light Department;
3. City Fire Department;
4. Clallam County Health Department if a septic tank and drain field is to be
used allowed;
5. Any other appropriate department or agency.
B. Each Department or agency shall review the preliminary short plat and return
written recommendations for approval or disapproval of the preliminary short plat, and, if
appropriate, proposed conditions for approval, to the Planning Department within - thirty- twenty
calendar days. (Ord. 2222 §8, 8/11/82.)
16.04.090 Preliminary Short Plat - Requirements for Approval. Prior to acting on the
preliminary short plat, the Planning Director shall review the application for preliminary short plat
approval, the preliminary short plat, and any information received pursuant to Sections 16.04.050
through 16.04.080, to determine the compliance of the preliminary short plat with the following
requirements:
A. Necessary drainage ways or storm drain facilities must be adequate to serve the
short subdivision , • .. ' as set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development standards.
B. The provision of streets and rights -of -way must be adequate to serve the short
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subdivision and comply with Sections 16.04.070 and 16.04.140 of this Chapter,
and as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan
and Urban Services Ordinance development standards.
C. Water supply and fire protection facilities must be adequate to serve the short
subdivision and comply with Section 16.04.140 of this Chapter,
and as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban
Services Ordinance development standards.
D. Sanitary sewer facilities must be adequate to serve the short subdivision and
comply with Section 16.04.140 of this Chapter,
Works; and as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development
standards, or a septic tank system must have been approved by the Clallam County Department
of Health.
E. The short subdivision lot arrangement must comply with the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and further the attainment of the goals, policies, and
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
F. The proposed short subdivision must be compatible with existing and planned
development of the surrounding area.
G. The proposed lots must comply with the requirements of Ordinance 1709, as now
enacted or hereafter amended, and Section 16.04.070 of this Chapter. (Ord. 2222 §9, 8/11/82.)
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16.04.100 Preliminary Short Plat - Approval - Conditions.
A. Within forty thirty calendar days of receipt of the application, the Planning
Director shall determine if appropriate provisions for the public health, safety and general welfare
of the community have been made, shall determine if any public nuisance would be created, and
shall further determine if the public use and interest will be served by approving the preliminary
short plat, based upon compliance with Sections 16.04.010, 16.04.050 and 16.04.090 of this
Chapter.
B. Based upon that determination, the Planning Director shall approve, approve with
conditions, or disapprove the preliminary short plat; or may return the preliminary short plat to
the applicant for modification, if significant revisions of the preliminary short plat are required.
C. The decision of the Planning Director shall be in writing, directed to the applicant
and/or property owner, at the address shown in the application, and shall set forth findings of fact
supporting the decision. (Ord. 2222 §10, 8/11/82.)
16.04.110 Preliminary Short Plat - Approval - Effect. Approval, or approval with
conditions, of a preliminary short plat shall authorize an applicant and /or property owner to
proceed with the preparation of the final short plat. (Ord. 2222 §11, 8/11/82.)
16.04.120 Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Director under Section
16.04.100 may appeal the decision to the Planning Commission.
B. Appeals shall be submitted to the Planning Department in writing within thirty
fourteen days following the date of mailing the decision to the applicant.
C. The Planning Commission shall hear the appeal at its next possible public meeting
and thereupon make a recommendation to the City Council to uphold, reverse, or modify the
decision, based upon the compliance of the preliminary short plat with the requirements of this
Chapter. Such recommendation shall include written findings of fact.
D. The City Council, at its next possible public meeting following receipt of the
Planning Commission's recommendations, may adopt, reverse, or modify the Planning
Commission's recommendations and shall set forth written findings of fact. (Ord. 2222 §12,
8/11/82.)
16.04.130 Final Short Plat - Filing Time Limit.
A. Within-three five years of the Planning Director's approval of a preliminary short
plat, the applicant and/or property owner shall submit a final short plat to the Planning
Department which is in compliance with the approved preliminary short plat.
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Be Failure to submit a proposed final short plat within the -three five years or an
approval-one-year extensior shall terminate the preliminary short plat approval. (Ord. 2719 §1,
11/13/92; Ord. 2222 §13, 8/11/82.)
16.04.140 Final Short Plat - Improvements - Required. The following minimum
improvements shall be made or installed for each lot created by the short subdivision, before final
short plat approval:
A. Watermains and other appurtenances necessary to provide adequate potable water
supply and fire protection, • . • • • . • - • % • • , as set forth
in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development standards;
B. Sanitary sewer or approved septic tank and drain field site;
C. Power, telephone, and all other necessary utilities.
D. Appropriate dedications or easements if required;
E. Minimum street improvement cross - section standard (See Exhibit "A "2,
as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development
standards:
1. Improvements to Principal Frontage Street: A
principal frontage street within City right -of -way furnishing access from the nearest fully
improved City street to newly created lots shall be improved to a minimum of 20 -foot wide
asphaltic concrete street with one 3 -foot wide shoulder and one 6 -foot wide shoulder for
pedestrian traffic. All dead -end City streets in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with
a turn - around which has a minimum 100 -foot diameter right -of -way and 90 -foot diameter
asphaltic concrete street, or approved an alternative approved by the City consistent with the
Urban Services Ordinance and the Uniform Fire Code. The minimum structural section shall
consist of 2 -inch top rock on roadway and shoulders, with a minimum 8 -inch compacted-select
backfrll ballast subgrade.
2. EXCEPTION: The Public Works Department shall require the minimum
standard to be increased to match the immediately adjoining City street when the immediately
adjoining City street is more fully developed than the minimum standard-(-S-ee-Exhibitage
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F. Roadway ditches and /or culverts shall be provided to address existing and
anticipated storm water run -off occurring on the site and/or in the principal frontage right -of -way
as set forth in the Urban Services Ordinance and
Clearing and Grading Ordinance development standards.
G. The subdivider shall provide a street profile acceptable to the Public Works
Department for the principal frontage street if the final street grade has not been previously
established or accepted by the City.
H. The subdivider shall execute an L.I.D. consent and non - protest agreement or other
agreement acceptable to the City for street and utilities improvements on the principal frontage
street whenever required improvements are less than the City's full development standard, as
established by the City Engineer. (Ord. 2631 §2, 3/29/91; Ord. 2222 §14, 8/11/82.)
I. The subdivider shall provide all other public improvements as may be required as
set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and the Urban Services Ordinance.
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16.04.150 Final Short Plat - Improvements - Bond in Lieu When. Performance bonds
or other security may be accepted in lieu of construction of the required improvements of Section
16.04.140, subject to the approval of the City Engineer as to amount and the City Attorney as to
form and content. (Ord. 2222 §15, 8/11/82.)
16.04.160 Final Short Plat - Contents.
A. Upon completion of physical improvements as required by Section 16.04.140, or
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acceptance of a bond under Section 16.04.150, a final short plat may be submitted for approval.
B. The final short plat shall be an eighteen -inch by twenty -four inch permanent
reproducible mylar, and shall be at a scale of not less than one hundred feet to one inch. The final
short plat and six paper copies shall be accompanied by a report containing accurate square -
footage and dimensions of each lot and block and the coordinates of each monument, a title
report, and shall include a warranty that all assessments in favor of the City have been paid. The
final short plat and survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System, North Zone, as
adopted by the City, and shall show the following:
1. A minimum of two Permanent plat control monuments to which all
dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat are referred;
2. Permanent monuments at all corners.
-23. Subdivision boundary lines, right -of -way lines, easements, lot lines with
accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves;
3-4.. Name and right -of -way width of each street. Any street not dedicated to
the public must be so marked on the face of the plat;
45. Locations, dimensions, and purpose of all easements;
56. Identification of each lot;
67. Purpose for which sites are dedicated to the public;
78. Location and description of all monuments;
-a9. The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true North and grid
North arrows, scale, and legend;
910. Legal description of the land to be platted;
-1-011. Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat and
survey;
-1 -112. Certificate by owner(s) dedicating roads, rights -of -way, easements, and
any sites for public purposes;
+213. Certification of approval by:
a. The Planning Director,
b. The Public Works Director;
c. The Light Department Director, and
d. The Fire Chief;
-13-14. Certification by the County Treasurer that all State and County taxes levied
against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full;
X15. Certification of filing by County Auditor;
X516. If improvements are to be bonded rather than actually installed prior to
final plat approval, the plan shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling units
will be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved by
the City Engineer." (Ord. 2391 §1, 5/30/86; Ord. 2222 §16, 8/11/82.)
16.04.170 Final Short Plat - Routing for Review.
A. Upon receipt of a final short plat, the Planning Department shall circulate the final
short plat to the following departments:
1. City Light Department;
2. Public Works Department;
3. Fire Department.
B. If the final short plat complies with the requirements of this Chapter and the
approved preliminary short plat, the Department head shall signify approval by signing on the face
of the final short plat.
C. In the event the final short plat fails to comply with specific standards or
conditions of preliminary plat approval, the Department shall so notify the Planning Director in
writing. (Ord. 2391 §2, 5/30/86; Ord. 2222 §17, 8/11/82.)
16.04.180 Final Short Plat - Final Approval Procedure.
A. Within thirty working calendar days of receipt of the proposed final short
plat, the Planning Director shall:
1. Review the final short plat for compliance with preliminary plat conditions;
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2. Review the comments and recommendations of all appropriate
Departments; and
3. Ascertain from the Public Works Department that the required physical
improvements, in accordance with Section 16.04.140, have been installed or financial security has
been provided therefor.
B. If the Planning Director is satisfied that all of the above have been met, then he
shall approve the final short plat by affixing his signature to the face thereof.
C. If one or more of these requirements for approval is not met, he shall notify the
applicant and/or property owner in writing of the reasons for withholding approval of the final
short plat.
D. Appeal from the Planning Director's decision shall be made in accordance with
Section 16.04.120. (Ord. 2222 §18, 8/11/82.)
16.04.190 Final Short Plat - Filing and Recordation. The applicant and/or property
owner and/or surveyor shall file the final short plat with the Clallam County Auditor's Office
within ten calendar days of the date of the Planning Director's approval. The final short plat shall
not be deemed approved by the City until recorded. A copy of the recorded document shall be
submitted to the Planning Department within ten calendar days of filing. (Ord. 2222 §19,
8/11/82.)
16.04.200 Resubdivision by Short Plat Prohibited. Short plats may not be further divided
in any manner within a period of five years without the filing of a final plat, except that when the
short plat contains fewer than four parcels, nothing 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 lots within
the original short plat boundaries. (Ord. 2741 §1, 1/29/93; Ord. 2222 §20, 8/11/82.)
16.04.210 Injunctive Action to Enforce Chapter. Whenever any parcel of land within the
City is divided into four or less lots, tracts or parcels of land, and any person, firm, or corporation
or any agent of them sells or transfers, or offers or advertises for sale or transfer, any such lot,
tract, or parcel, without having a final short plat of such short subdivision filed for record in
accordance with the terms of this Chapter, the City Attorney shall commence an action to restrain
and enjoin further sale or transfer of such lots, tracts, or parcels, or offers for sale or transfer for
such lots, tracts, or parcels, and to compel complete compliance with all provisions of this
Chapter. The cost of such action shall be taxed against the person, firm, corporation, or agent
selling or transferring the property. (Ord. 2222 §21, 8/11/82.)
16.04.220 Violation - Penalty. Any person, firm, corporation, or association, or any
agent of any person, firm, corporation or association who violates any provision of this Chapter
relating to the sale, offer to sell, lease or transfer of any lot, tract, or parcel of land in a short
subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such sale, offer for sale, lease, or transfer
of each separate lot, tract, or parcel of land in violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be
deemed a separate and distinct offense. Each such offense may be penalized by a fine of up to
five hundred dollars or ninety days in jail. (Ord. 2222 §22, 8/11/82.)
Section 2. Ordinance 1631, as amended, and Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sections
16.08.010
16.08.020
CHAPTER 16.08
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Purpose and Intent.
Authority and Jurisdiction.
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16.08.030 Definitions.
16.08.040 Applicability.
16.08.045 Parcels Traversed by Public Ways.
16.08.0450 Procedure.
16.08.0660 Standards and Policies.
16.08.0670 Requirements for Acceptance of Plats.
16.08.080 Variances.
16.08.0$90 Validity.
16.08.09100 Enforcement and Penalties.
16.08.1010 Plat Occupancy.
16.08.010 - Purpose and Intent.
A. PURPOSE. Land subdivision is the first step in the process of community
development. Once land has been cut up into streets, lots, and blocks and has been publicly
recorded, the correction of defects is costly and difficult. It is therefore in the interest of the
public, the developer, and future property owners that subdivisions be designed and developed
in accordance with sound rules and proper minimum standards.
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The purpose of this Chapter is to provide uniform regulations for the subdivision and
resubdivision of land into five or more parcels, so as to promote the public health, safety and
general welfare. It is further the purpose of this Chapter to implement the requirements of the
Growth Management Act of 1990 through the goals, policies, and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City, to comply with the requirements of the Zoning Code and Urban
Services Ordinance of the City, to ensure orderly growth, to promote effective and energy -
efficient use of land, to prevent over - crowding of land, to provide for adequate light and air, to
promote safe and convenient travel and lessen congestion on streets and highways, to provide for
proper ingress and egress, to ensure adequate provision for open spaces, drainage ways, transit
stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation areas, playgrounds, schools
and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions on school routes, and other public
requirements, to require uniform monumenting of land subdivisions and conveyancing by
accurate legal description, and to prevent the creation of public nuisances.
B. INTENT. It is the intent of these regulations to provide the minimum controls
required to ensure that all platting and subdivision of land in the City of Port Angeles shall be in
the public interest and shall meet minimum standards of public health and public safety. (Ord.
1631 §1, 11/14/67.)
16.08.020 - Authority and Jurisdiction.
A. AUTHORITY. The Planning Commission is designated and assigned the
administrative and coordinating responsibilities contained herein, pursuant to the Laws of the
State of Washington, for the approval or disapproval of plats, subdivisions and dedications.
B. JURISDICTION. The City Council shall appoint a person who shall have the
authority, duties and responsibilities of Subdivision Administrator for the City of Port Angeles.
(Ord. 1631 §2, 11/14/67.)
16.08.030 - Definitions.
A. ACCESS STREET - A street with the main function of providing access to
adjacent properties.
AB. BUFFER STRIP - An area or strip of land located and planted with trees and
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shrubs to provide a screen between conflicting land uses. (Parks, playgrounds and the site of
public buildings are sometimes used as a buffer.)
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neighborhoods and may be bound by higher class (minor or principal) arterials. Collector arterials
serve very little "through traffic" but serve a high portion of local traffic requiring direct access
to abutting land uses.
D. COMMISSION - Port Angeles City Planning Commission.
E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - A Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council in
compliance with the Growth Management Act of 1990 and which indicates the general locations
recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial distilos land uses or zones and for
streets, parks, public buildings, and other public improvements. The Comprehensive Plan includes
all its Appendices and individual comprehensive service and facility plans such as the
Comprehensive Water Plan and the Comprehensive Parks Plan.
F. COUNCIL - Port Angeles City Council.
G. CROSSWALK -WAY - A right -of -way dedicated to public use, ten feet or more
in width, which cuts across a block to facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and
properties.
H. CUL -DE -SAC - (Court or Dead End Street) - A short street having one end open
to traffic and being permanently terminated by a vehicle turn - around.
I. EASEMENT - A grant by the property owner of the use of a strip of land by the
public, a corporation, or persons for specific purposes.
J. FINAL PLAT -
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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 this Chapter.
K. IMPROVEMENTS - Streets, with or without curb or gutter, sidewalks,
crosswalk -ways, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, street trees, power and other
appropriate items.
L. LOT - A portion of a subdivision or other parcel of land intended as a unit for
transfer of ownership or for development.
M. LOT FRONT - Unless otherwise specified on a plat, the narrow width of a lot
which abuts a public street shall be considered the front of said lot.
which provides for movement within the large sub -parts prescribed by principal arterials. Minor
arterials may also serve "through traffic" but provide very much more direct service to abutting
land uses than principal arterials.
PO. OWNER - A person, firm, association, partnership, private corporation, public or
quasi - public corporation, or any combination thereof.
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P. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) - A planned residential
development is a site specific development which has been approved by the City Council under
the provisions of Chapter 17.19 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. It may include a
subdivision of land in which residential lots are designed in clusters of individual lots with park
and open space areas between clusters and in which lots may be below the minimum lot widths
and lot areas required by the Zoning Code.
Q. PRELIMINARY PLAT - . . : An approximate
drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets
and alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of the subdivision consistent with the requirements
of this Chapter.
R. PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET - A street which provides for movement
across and between large sub -parts of an urban region and serve predominantly "through trips"
with minimum direct service to abutting land uses.
WS. STREET - A right -of -way, dedicated to public use, which provides vehicular and
pedestrian access to adjacent properties.
ST. SKETCH - A freehancddrawing showing proposed lot- layout, building line
setbacks and proposed locations and width of streets, width and area of each lot, sanitary and
storm drainage.
TU. SUBDIVIDER - DEVELOPER - A person who undertakes the subdividing or the
resubdividing of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots or other divisions of land for
the purpose, immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or development, including all changes
in street or lot lines.
UV. SUBDIVISION - The dividing of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two five or
more lots or other division of land for the purpose, immediate or future, of transfer of ownership
or development, including all changes in street or lot lines. (Ord. 1631 §3, 11/14/67.)
16.08.040 - Applicability. A final subdivision, approved in accordance with the provisions
of this Chapter and filed with the County Auditor, is required for all subdivisions within the City,
and no lot, tract, or parcel within any subdivision shall be sold, leased transferred, redivided,
altered, or vacated without compliance with the terms of this Chapter.
16.08.045 - Parcels Traversed by Public Ways. Public streets, roads, highways, alleys,
and other public ways, which traverse a parcel of land under one ownership, will be considered
to have divided that land into non - contiguous pieces without further need for complying with
subdivision requirements.
16.08.040 16.08.050- Procedure
A. PRELIMINARY STEPS. The developer shall submit a sketch of a proposed
subdivision of land to the City Planning Department for review prior to submittal of the
Preliminary Plat.
B. CONDITIONAL PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. The developer or his surveyor
shall then transmit six (6) (or more if required) copies of the Preliminary plat, together with a
filing fee, to the City Planning Department. The amount of the filing fee shall be as established
by ordinance and set forth in Chapter 3.70 PAMC. The City Planning Department shall submit
written recommendations to the Planning Commission prior to the Commission's public hearing
in which the Preliminary plat is on its agenda.
The proposed plat shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor and shall be submitted to
the City Planning Department at least thirty days prior to the next public hearing of the City
Planning Commission.
Notice of the public hearing on a proposed plat or subdivision shall be posted by the
developer in a conspicuous place on or adjacent to the land proposed to be subdivided. Such
notices shall clearly indicate the time and place of the public hearing and shall be posted not less
than ten days prior to the hearing.
The Planning Commission shall examine the proposed plat, along with written
recommendations of the City Departments, and shall either approve or disapprove and shall make
recommendations thereon to the City Council. Within a period of ninety (90) days after a
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preliminary plat has been submitted to the City Planning Department and other affected agencies,
the City Council shall either approve or disapprove the proposed Preliminary plat. The ninety
(90) days time period may be extended with the consent of the applicant. If an Environmental
Impact Statement is required, the ninety (90) day period shall not include the time spent preparing
and circulating the EIS.
Thc- Piannig Cori,n,ission's- detisn,rr Ina ybe appealed l
Following final action of the Commission City Council on a preliminary plat, the
Commission Planning Department shall notify the developer regarding changes required and the
type and extent of improvements to be made. A copy of the Commission's action and
recommendations shall be forwarded to the developer and to any agency submitting
recommendations in regard to the preliminary plat.
Approval of a preliminary plat shall be considered conditional approval of the preliminary
plat, and shall not constitute approval of the Final plat; it shall be considered only as approval of
the layout submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the Final plat.
If the preliminary plat is approved by the City Council, the developer, before requesting
final approval, shall elect to install or assure installation of the improvements required by Section
16.08.0670 PAMC by one of the following methods:
1. Actual installation of the required improvements, to the satisfaction and
approval of the City Engineer;
2. (a) Furnishing to the City a subdivision bond, with an approved insurer,
in an amount equal to the cost of the improvements as determined by the City Engineer, which
bond shall assure to the City actual installation of the required improvements to the satisfaction
and approval of the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall determine the period of the bond.
(b) Furnishing to the City an assignment of a savings account or
placing in trust, an amount equal to the cost of the improvements as determined by the City
Engineer, which assignment of savings account or trust shall assure to the City the installation of
the improvements, to the satisfaction and approval of the City Engineer. This savings account
or trust shall be conditioned so that no amount may be removed therefrom without prior written
approval of the City, and shall further provide that, if the improvements are not installed within
the time limitations set by the City Engineer, or not installed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, then the City may withdraw from the savings account or trust the amount necessary to
complete the improvement. The City Engineer shall determine the period of the assignment of
the savings account or the trust.
After completion of all required improvements the City Engineer and any government
agency involved shall submit a written notice to the Planning Commission Department stating that
the developer has completed the required improvements in accordance with Section 16.08.0670
PAMC and with required installation standards.
C. FINAL APPROVAL. The Final plat shall conform to the Preliminary plat as
approved by the City Council. If desired by the developer, the Final plat
may constitute only that portion of the approved Preliminary plat which he proposes to record
and develop at the time.
The Final plat shall be submitted to the Planning Department within three
five years after Commission City Council approval of the Preliminary plat. Said preliminary
approval shall become void unless
a Final plat is submitted..
The developer shall submit a mylar tracing and six (6) prints (or more if required) of his
the Final plat and other required exhibits, including a filing fee, to the City Planning Department
at least fourteen days prior to the meeting in which the Final plat is to be considered by the
Planning Commission. The amount of the fee shall be set by Resolution of the City Council and
may be amended or changed by Resolution from time to time, or as necessary.
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the -site.
The Planning Commission shall review the Final plat to determine if the plat conforms
with the Preliminary plat, the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code and other
land use regulations, the Urban Services Ordinance, and these Subdivision Regulations and shall
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make its recommendation to the City Council.
If the Planning Commission approves the Final plat, the Chairperson shall sign the Final
Following the approval of the Final plat by the Planning Commission, the City Planning
Department shall obtain the signatures of the County Health Officer (when required by the
Commission),-the City Engineer, City Clerk, City Manager, Fire Chief, City Light Director,
Planning Director, and City Attorney on the Final tracing and shall submit the tracing of the Final
plat to the City Council for approval and signature by the Mayor.
At least ten days prior to the public hearing of th City Council in which the
Final plat is to be considered, the developer shall post a notice regarding said hearing in a
conspicuous location on the site. Within ninety thirty (30) days the Commission City Council
shall act upon the Final plat. The ninaty thirty (30) day limit may be-waived extended from the
date of the Final plat being filed with the Planning Department with the consent of the applicant.
The developer shall have his Final plat recorded within thirty (30) days from the date his
Final plat is approved by the City Council.
After obtaining signatures of City officials and prior to thirty (30) days after recording,
the developer shall obtain and give to the City Engineer a mylar or equivalent duplicate of the
Final plat.
D. APPROVAL AND REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS. When
a proposed plat or subdivision is situated adjacent to the right -of -way of state highways, said plat
or subdivision shall be submitted to the Director of Highways. Approval by the Commission shall
be withheld until said Director or his assistant has made a report to the Commission.
When a proposed plat, subdivision or dedication is adjacent to unincorporated territory
notice of such proposed plat shall be given to the Clallam County Planning Commission.
Any decision by the City Council approving or refusing to approve a plat or subdivision
shall be reviewable for arbitrary, capricious or corrupt action or non - action, by writ of review
before the Superior Court of Clallam County, by any property owner of the county having
jurisdiction thereof who deems himself aggrieved thereby. Provided, that due application for such
writ of review shall be made to such court within thirty days from the date of any decision so to
be reviewed. (Ord. 2789 §12 1/1/94; Ord. 2743 §1, 1/29/93; Ord. 2719 §2, 11/13/92; Ord. 2143
§2, 5/31/81; Ord. 2034 §1, 7/16/79; Ord. 1631 §4, 11/14/67.)
16.08.950 060 - Standards and Policies.
A. GENERAL STANDARDS. If a proposed street and/or lot pattern for any district
zone in Port Angeles has been made by the Council or the Commission, the street layout of any
new plat submitted shall be in general conformance to said pattern or plan. Otherwise proposed
streets in new subdivisions shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services
Ordinance as adopted.
No territory proposed to be subdivided shall be a part of, nor encroach upon, any area
designated in the Comprehensive Plan for future public facilities.
No plan for the platting, replatting, subdivision, or dedication of any area shall be
recommended for approval by the Commission unless streets shown therein are connected by
surfaced road to an existing improved public right -of -way adequate to serve the existing and new
lots.
Where the Comprehensive Plan or the City's official street plan indicates the necessity of
a new right -of -way of a required width or portion thereof for street purposes, whether within a
new plat or new subdivision, or along the boundaries of a new plat, new subdivision or new lot,
such required right -of -way or portion thereof shall be dedicated to the City of Port Angeles by
the filing of a plat.
The area of a cemetery in one unit shall be not more than eighty (80) acres, which may
or can be surrounded by streets and highways. If the area of a cemetery is intersected or cut by
dedicated or unplatted streets the areas on opposite sides of said streets shall form and be
considered separate units.
The Planning Commission may require plats to provide areas for parks, playgrounds, -or
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open public spaces, recreation facilities, schools, school grounds, safe walking conditions on
school routes, transit stops, and drainage ways..
Each proposed subdivision and the ultimate use of the land therein shall be in the interests
of public health, safety and welfare, and subdividers shall be prepared to present evidence to this
effect when requested by the Commission.
Restrictive covenants not contrary to existing regulations regarding the use of land,
governing and binding all future owners of lots or tracts, may be shown on any plat.
No Final plat of land within the force and effect of existing Zoning Regulations shall be
approved unless it is conforming with such Regulations.
Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions noted herein
and those contained in Zoning Regulations, Building Codes, or other official Regulations, the
highest standard shall apply.
B. GENERAL PRINCIPLES, POLICIES. The Commission shall ensure that
appropriate provision is made for: (1) the harmonious development of neighborhoods by
requiring coordination of streets within subdivisions with existing or planned streets, or with other
features elements of the Comprehensive Plan; (2) adequate open spaces for recreation, schools,
light and air; (3) distribution of population and traffic which will create conditions favorable to
public health, safety and convenience.
The Commission shall inquire into the public use, interest or need proposed to be served
by the establishment of a subdivision. If the results of such an inquiry indicate that a subdivision
will not serve the public use, interest or need, the Commission may deny approval of such
subdivision. The Commission shall ensure that a subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and Urban Services Ordinance.
Land which the Commission has found to be unsuitable for subdivision due to flooding,
bad drainage, steep slopes, rock formations or other feature likely to be harmful to the safety,
welfare and general health of the future residents, - and the Commission considers inappropriate
for subdivision, - shall not be subdivided unless adequate methods which are consistent with the
City's Wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinances are formulated by
the developer and approved by the City Engineer.
C. STREETS AND ROADS.
1. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all roads
shall conform with the Comprehensive Plan, including the Capital Facilities Plan, and Urban
Services Ordinance and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned roads, to
topographic conditions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the
proposed uses of the land to be served by such roads.
2. Where such is not shown on the Comprehensive Plan, the arrangement of
streets in a subdivision shall either provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of
existing major streets in the surrounding area; or shall conform to a plan for the neighborhood,
approved by the Commission, to meet a particular situation where topographic or other
conditions make continuance or conformance to existing roads impracticable. This shall also
apply to cluster subdivisions.
3. If a preliminary or suggested plan for an area has been made by the
Commission, the street layout of a proposed subdivision in such an area shall be in general
conformance to the plan.
4. When a portion of a subdivider's tract is to be subdivided, a street plan for
the entire tract shall be submitted to indicate how the street pattern of the plat submitted will
coordinate with the entire tract when fully platted.
5. Where a tract is subdivided into lots or tracts of an acre or more in area,
the Commission may require an arrangement of lots and streets such as to permit a later re-
subdivision in conformity with the street and lot requirements specified in these Regulations.
6. Wherever practical, dead -end streets shall be avoided. However, roads
designed with a turn- around at one end (cul -de -sac) may be used when conditions arrant their use.
7. Wherever practical, minor streets shall be laid out to discourage through
traffic within residential neighborhoods.
8. Where a proposed subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed
major road, or is adjacent to an existing or planned business, commercial or industrial district, the
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Commission may require treatment as may be necessary (1) for the adequate protection of
residential properties; and (2) to afford separation of through and local traffic.
9. Where a subdivision borders or contains a railroad or limited access
highway right -of -way, the Commission may require a road approximately parallel to and on each
side of such right -of -way at a distance suitable for appropriate use of the intervening land. Such
distances shall also be determined with due regard for the requirements of approach grades and
future grade separations.
10. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right
angles. Acute angle intersection shall be avoided.
11. There shall be no reserve strips controlling access to roads, except where
the control of such strips is definitely placed in the City under conditions approved by the
Commission.
D. BLOCKS.
1. The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due
regard to provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of land use
contemplated, the zoning requirements as to lot area and dimensions, limitations and
opportunities of the topography, and needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety
of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
2. The width of blocks shall be sufficient for two (2) tiers of lots, unless
existing conditions are such, in the judgment of the Commission, to render such requirements
undesirable or impractical.
3. Where frontage is on a major road, the long dimension of the block should
be oriented with the direction of traffic flow.
4. Pedestrian crosswalk -ways shall be required where deemed essential to
provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation , and other
community facilities.
E. LOTS.
1. The lot area, width, depth, shape and orientation, and the minimum
building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision, for the type of
development and land use contemplated, and shall conform with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
2. Excessive depth in relation to width shall be avoided. No lot shall have
a depth greater than twice its width.
3. Comer lots for residential use shall have extra width to permit appropriate
building setback from and orientation to both streets.
4. To ensure public health, convenience and safety, the subdividing of land
shall provide, by means of a public street, each lot with satisfactory access to an existing public
street.
5. Double frontage and reverse frontage lots shall be avoided, except where
essential to provide separation of residential development from traffic arteries or to overcome
specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. A planting screen easement across which
there shall be no right of access shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such a traffic
artery or disadvantageous use.
6. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines.
7. No lot or lots for residential purposes shall be divided or sold into
additional lots or building sites, without compliance with these Subdivision Regulations.
F. PUBLIC SPACES.
1. Where a proposed park, playground, school, or other public use shown in
the Comprehensive Plan, including the Capital Facilities Plan, and Urban Services Ordinance is
located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the Commission may require the dedication or
reservation of such area within the subdivision in those cases in which the Commission deems
such requirement to be reasonable.
2. Where deemed essential by the Commission, upon consideration of the
particular type of development proposed in the subdivision, and especially in large -scale
neighborhood unit developments not anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan, the Commission may
require the dedication or reservation of such areas or sites of a character, extent and location
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suitable to the needs created by such development for schools, parks and other neighborhood
purposes.
3. Due regard shall be shown for the preservation of outstanding natural and
cultural features such as scenic spots, water courses, and historic sites, consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, the Wetlands Protection Ordinance, and the Environmentally Sensitive
Areas Protection Ordinance..
G. EASEMENTS.
1. Utility easements act shall be provided, centered on front, rear,
or side lot lines shall-be-pi ovided fin utilities.
2. Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel,
or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right -of -way conforming
substantially with the lines of such water course, and such further width or construction, or both,
as will be adequate for the purpose. Parallel roads or parkways may be required in connection
therewith.
H. STREET LIGHTING. Street lighting installations shall be located in reference
to the dimensions of full grown trees and in accordance with the determinations and standards of
the City Engineer.
I. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Variations from and exceptions to the following
standards may be made by the Commission, where topographic or other existing conditions make
adherence to these Regulations impractical.
J. ROADS AND EASEMENTS.
1. Principal Arterial Streets
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than seventy (70) feet
b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than fn ty -four (44)
forty- eight(48) feet, not including curb or parking land.
c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than five (5) percent.
d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than three hundred
(300) feet.
e. A tangent of at least two hundred (200) feet in length shall be provided
between reverse curves.
2. Minor Arterial Street
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than sixty (60) feet.
b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than forty -four (44) feet,
not including curb.
c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than seven (7) percent.
d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than two hundred
(200) feet.
e. A tangent of at least two hundred (200) feet in length shall be provided
between reverse curves.
23. Collector Arterial Street
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than seventy -(70)
sixty (60) feet to eighty (80) feet.
b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than forty (40) feet, not
including curb or parking -lane.
c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than seven (7) percent.
d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than two hundred
(200) feet.
e. A tangent of at least one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall be
provided between reverse curves.
3-4. Minor Access Street
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than sixty (60) feet.
b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than thirty -four (34)
feet, not including curb or parking lane.
c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than ten (10) percent.
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d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than one hundred
(100) feet.
e. A tangent of at least one hundred (100) feet in length shall be provided
between reverse curves.
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a. 1 ne ,m,1nnam rig nt- of -way wrutn snail ne not less than s,)ty tout tevt
inimum pavement width shall be not less than thirty -four (34)
(100) -feet-
c. i ne maximum grace snail ne not greater tnan ten i u� percent.
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5. Alleys (when provided)
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than twenty (20) feet.
b. The maximum grade shall be not greater than ten (10) percent.
Pedestrian Crosswalk -ways, when required, shall have a width of not less
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than ten (10) feet.
7. Easement for Utilities shall have a width of not less than twenty (20) feet,
and when centered on lot lines shall have a width of not less than ten (10) feet on each side of the
lot line.
K. CUL -DE -SACS.
1. Maximum length shall be no more than five hundred (500)
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feet.
2. Minimum diameter of the circular turn- around at the closed end shall be
not less than fifty- ninety(56 90) feet.
3. Minimum diameter of the property line at the closed end shall be not less
than eighty one hundred ($O 100) feet.
4. Standards may be reduced consistent with the Urban Services Ordinance
and the Uniform Fire Code.
L. INTERSECTIONS.
1. Street jogs shall be avoided when the centerline off-set is less than two
hundred (200) feet.
2. No street shall intersect with another street at an angle less than sixty (60)
degrees.
3. Unless the City Engineer deems a greater radius necessary, curbs at street
intersections shall be rounded with a minimum radius of ten (10) feet.
M. SIDEWALKS.
1. Sidewalks serving proposed commercial shopping and retail land uses shall
be not less than ten (10) feet in width.
2. Sidewalks serving proposed apartment buildings, cluster housing, or
apartment courts shall not be less than eight (8) feet in width and shall be located not less than
one (1) foot from the property line and within the right -of -way.
3. Sidewalks serving areas proposed for single - family homes shall be not less
than five (5) feet wide and shall be located not Less than one (1) foot from the property line and
within the right -of -way.
4. Sidewalks shall be provided as set forth in Comprehensive Plan and Urban
Services Ordinance.
N. BLOCKS.
1. Maximum length of all blocks shall be approximately twelve hundred
(1200) feet.
2. Minimum length of all blocks shall be approximately five hundred (500)
feet.
3. Crosswalk -ways shall be required near the middle of all blocks longer than
approximately eight hundred (800) feet.
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4. Minimum width of all blocks (plus width of alley, if any), shall be two
hundred (200) feet.
O. LOTS.
1. The minimum width, depth, area and setback dimensions of all lots in
proposed subdivisions shall conform with City Zoning Regulations. If any dimension in a plat is
more restrictive than the said Regulations, then the most restrictive dimension shall apply.
P. BUILDING LINE SETBACK.
1. The building line setback from the property lines of all lots shall be
indicated by a dashed line on all plats.
2. Required setbacks are a minimum, not a uniform standard. Varied
setbacks along a street help avoid a monotonous barracks appearance.
Q. STANDARD PIPE SIZE.
The size of water, sanitary and storm sewer pipes of eight inches (8 ") shall be
as set forth
in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance. (Ord. 2795 §1, 2/11/94; Ord. 2743
§2, 1/29/93; Ord. #2732 §16, 12/25/92; Ord. #1881 §1, 6/23/76; Ord. #1631 §5, 11/14/67)
R. PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT Procedures for reimbursement shall
be the same as that set forth in Section 13.68.140 PAMC.
16.08.060 070 - Requirements for Acceptance of Plats.
A. DATA REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT.
The preliminary plat shall be at a scale of not less than two hundred (200) feet to
one (1) inch. Data required for the preliminary plat shall include the following information, unless
otherwise specified by the City Engineer:
1. Location, width and purpose of all easements, existing and proposed.
2. Name and right -of -way widths of all existing and proposed streets on or
adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
3. Approximate location and size of all utilities (water mains, sewers, etc.)
on an adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
4. Contours, based on City adopted vertical datum, shall have intervals of
not more than 5 feet for slopes of 10% or more and not more than two feet for slopes of 10% or
less.
5. Locations of and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil, rock,
and ground water conditions, when required by the City Engineer.
6. Approximate locations of water courses, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded
areas, natural retention areas, direction of drainage, culverts, houses, all non- residential land uses
and all other significant features on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
7. Zoning on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
8. All highways or other major improvements planned by public authorities
for future construction on or near the proposed subdivision.
9. A vicinity sketch showing relation of the proposed subdivision to the
surrounding area with regard to major improvements.
10. The legal description of the tract to be platted, title under which the
proposed subdivision is to be recorded, names and addresses of the owners, date, scale, north
arrow.
11. Ownership of unsubdivided land adjacent to the proposed subdivision and
names of adjoining existing plats.
12. Identification of each lot and each block.
13. Approximate square footage and scaled dimensions of each lot.
14. Summary of site data, including total acreage, acreage in residential use,
acreage in streets, and number of acres in parks and other non - residential land uses.
15. Environmental Checklist with filing fee.
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16. Shoreline and Wetland permit applications and Environmentally Sensitive
Areas Protection Ordinance compliance (when required).
+617. Affidavits of posting and publication.
B. SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED. All roadway and utility
improvements must be designed to comply with the current APWA standards and as specified by
the City Engineer and with the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development
standards. Plans and specifications for roadway and utility improvements must be approved by
the City Engineer prior to the beginning of construction. Minimum improvements shall be as
follows:
C. STREETS AND ROADWAYS.
1. The entire right -of -way shall be cleared and grubbed of all objectionable
materials. Trees approved for preservation shall be identified.
2. Streets shall be graded and improved with paving, curbs and gutters,
drainage and sidewalks according to the approved plans and roadway section.
3. Street lights shall be installed as specified by the City Engineer.
4. Street name signs shall be provided and installed by the City at cost to the
developer.
5. Permanent monuments shall be installed and each lot shall be staked.
D. UTILITIES. A water distribution system, storm drainage system, electrical
distribution system and a sanitary sewage disposal system shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development standards.
E. PARKS. Parks and recreation shall be provided consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance.
E-F. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS.
1. Street Trees. Street trees are a protection against excessive heat and glare
and enhance the attractiveness and value of abutting property. The City will assist the subdivider
in location of trees and species to use under varying conditions. It is recommended that trees be
planted inside the property lines where they are less subject to injury, decrease the chance of
motor accidents and enjoy more favorable conditions for growth. If trees are to be planted
within a planting street strip in the right -of -way, their proposed locations and species to be used
are to be submitted for review and approval by the City.
Ft G REQUIRED DATA FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT. The final plat shall
be an eighteen (18) inch by twenty -four (24) inch permanent reproducible, and shall be at a scale
of not less than two hundred (200) feet to one (1) inch. For large subdivisions, the plat may be
on several sheets, accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision. The final plat
shall be accompanied by a report containing accurate square footage and dimensions of each lot
and block and the coordinates of each monument; a title report; and shall include a warranty that
all assessments in favor of the City have been paid.
The final plat and survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System, North
Zone, as adopted by the City. The final plat shall show the following:
1. A minimum of two Ppermanent plat control monuments with coordinates,
to which all dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat shall be referred.
2. Permanent monuments at all corners.
—23. Subdivision boundary lines, right -of -way lines, easements, lot lines with
accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves.
3 4. Name and right -of -way width of each street. Any street not dedicated to
the public must be so marked on the face of the plat (RCW 58.17.165).
4 5. Location, dimensions and purpose of all easements.
56. Identification of each lot and block.
67. Purpose for which sites, other than residential, are dedicated to the public
or reserved for future development.
78. Location and description of all monuments.
S9. The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true north and grid
north arrows, scale, and legend.
10. Legal description of the land to be platted;
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911. Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat and
survey.
+612. Certificate by owner(s) containing the legal description of the land to be
platted and dedicating roads, rights -of -way, easements and any sites for public purposes.
X13. Certification of approval by: (a) the Planning Commission; (b) City
Engineer; (c) Health Department (when required); (d) City Council; (e) City Manager, City Clerk,
Fire Chief, City Light Director, Planning Director and City Attorney.
-1-214. Certification by the County Treasurer that all state and county taxes levied
against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full.
-115. Certification of filing by County Auditor.
-i -416. If improvements are to be bonded rather than actually installed prior to
final plat approval, the plat shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling units
will be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved by
the City Engineer." (Ord. 2743 §3, 1/29/93; Ord. 2045 §1, 10/27/79; Ord. 1966 §2, 4/29/78;
Ord. 1631 §6, 11/14/67.)
16.08:670 080 - Variances and Modifications. Where the Commission or the Council
finds that extraordinary hardship may result from strict compliance with these Regulations, it may
vary the Regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured;
provided that such variance will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the
Comprehensive Plan or these Regulations.
The standards and requirements of these Regulations may be modified by the Commission
or the Council
through a Planned Residential Development which in the judgment of the Commission or the
Council will provide adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation,
light, air and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated, and which also will
provide such covenants or other legal provisions as will assure conformity with and achievement
of the plan. shall also p cluster subdivisions and dcvd opnints.
In granting variances and modifications, the Commission or the Council may require such
conditions as, in its judgment, will secure substantially the objectives of the standards or
requirements so varied or modified. (Ord. 1631 §7, 11/14/67.)
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16.08.086 090 - Validity. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of these Regulations be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of these Regulations. (Ord. 1631 §8,
1 1/14/67.)
16.08.090 100 - Enforcement and Penalties. Within any twelve -month period of time, any
person, firm or corporation that has platted, subdivided or divided any parcel of land or property
in two (2) or more lots or tracts, each of which is five (5) acres or less in area, for the purpose
of providing building sites, and has failed to comply with the provisions of these Regulations, shall
be subject to a fine not to exceed one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each lot or tract, or
imprisonment in jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.
Any person, firm or corporation who agrees to transfer, sell or option to sell any lot or
tract by reference to a plat or map of a subdivision or division, before such plat has been filed for
record in the office of the County Auditor, shall pay a penalty of one hundred ($100.00) dollars
for each lot or tract transferred, sold, or optioned to be sold. Description of such lots or tracts
by metes and bounds in the instrument of transfer shall not exempt the transaction from such
penalty.
The Commission shall refer violations to the City Attorney for appropriate action to
enforce these penalties. (Ord. 1631 §9, 11/14/67.)
16.08.-1-00 110 - Plat Occupancy. If the developer of a plat elects to bond the required
improvements for final plat approval, building permits for the construction of houses within the
plat will be issued subject to the following conditions:
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1. The final plat must have received all required approvals and be recorded with the
County Auditor.
2. No occupancy of dwelling units will be allowed until all roadway and utility
improvements have been completed and approved by the City Engineer. (Ord. 1966 §1, 4/29/78.)
Section 3 Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any
person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 4 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 15th day of
ATTEST:
Carol A. Hagar, Deputy CO
Approved as to form:
> Joisiaxtscso, City Attorney
Dennis C. Dickson, Sr. Asst.
August
, 1995.
Published: August 20, 19 9 5
(By Summary)
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Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on August 15, 1995
Ordinance No. 2879
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles amends Ordinance 2709, relating to
establishing a plan and system for capital improvements, and authorizing the issuance
of electric revenue bonds.
Ordinance No. 2880
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles amends the Subdivision and Short
Subdivision Ordinances in order to comply with the recently adopted Comprehensive
Plan and the Growth Management Act, and amends Ordinances 1631 and 2222, as
amended, and Chapters 16.04 and 16.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed
upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
These Ordinances shall take effect five days after the date of publication of these summaries.
Publish: August 20, 1995
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk