18F.40.030 Proposed Preliminary Plat Requirements.
A. Time Limitations. Applications for preliminary plats, amendments and final plats shall be processed as outlined in Title 18 PCC, Development Regulations – General Provisions.
B. Public Hearing Required. Planning and Public Works (PPW) shall set a date for public hearing before the Examiner after all requests for additional information or plan corrections, as set forth in PCC 18.60.020 C., have been satisfied and an environmental determination, when applicable, has been issued. The public hearing shall follow the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.80 PCC, Development Regulations – General Provisions, and Chapter 1.22 PCC.
C. Required Written Findings and Determinations. The Examiner's written decision on the preliminary plat shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision. The Examiner shall inquire into the public use and interest proposed to be served by the establishment of the subdivision and dedication. A proposed subdivision and dedication shall not be approved unless the Examiner makes written findings that:
1. Appropriate provisions are made for, but not limited to, the public health, safety and general welfare, for open spaces, drainage ways, critical areas, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and all other relevant facts including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school; and
2. The public use and interest will be served by the subdivision and dedication.
D. Approval. The Examiner has the authority to approve or deny any proposed preliminary plat and may impose additional or altered conditions and requirements as necessary to assure that the proposal conforms with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, applicable community plans, and other applicable County codes and state laws.