18F.50.060 Alterations to a Short Subdivision or Large Lot Division.
Short subdivision or large lot division alterations typically apply to those elements which are common to the entire plat such as, but not limited to trails, roads, buffers, open space, drainage easements, park and recreation sites, etc. Additional lots cannot be added except pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and PCC 18F.50.030.
A. General Requirements. An alteration to a portion of a recorded short plat/large lot division replaces and supersedes the portion of the original short plat/large lot division that is contained in the alteration.
B. Required Written Findings and Determinations. The Director shall inquire into the public use and interest proposed to be served by the establishment of the short subdivision/large lot division alteration, if any. A proposed short subdivision/large lot division alteration shall not be approved unless the Director makes written findings that:
1. The alteration conforms to the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW and the provisions of this Title;
2. The items to be altered do not conflict with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and applicable community plan, applicable County codes and state laws; and
3. The public use and interest will be served as a result of the proposed alteration.
C. Approval. The Director has the authority to approve or deny any proposed short subdivision/large lot alteration 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, other applicable County codes, state laws, and the criteria contained in this Section. Approvals shall include a note that states: "This altered short plat or large lot division supersedes Lot(s) _________ of Short Plat No. ____ or Large Lot Division No. _____" and a brief written narrative explaining what is being altered and the reason for such alteration.