Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 58.17 RCW
PLATSSUBDIVISIONSDEDICATIONS
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58.17.010Purpose.
58.17.020Definitions.
58.17.030Subdivisions to comply with chapter, local regulations.
58.17.033Proposed division of landConsideration of application for preliminary plat or short plat approvalRequirements defined by local ordinance.
58.17.035Alternative method of land divisionBinding site plans.
58.17.040Chapter inapplicable, when.
58.17.050Assessors platCompliance.
58.17.060Short plats and short subdivisionsSummary approvalRegulationsRequirements.
58.17.065Short plats and short subdivisionsFiling.
58.17.070Preliminary plat of subdivisions and dedicationsSubmission for approvalProcedure.
58.17.080Filing of preliminary platNotice.
58.17.090Notice of public hearing.
58.17.092Public noticeIdentification of affected property.
58.17.095Ordinance may authorize administrative review of preliminary plat without public hearing.
58.17.100Review of preliminary plats by planning commission or agencyRecommendationChange by legislative bodyProcedureApproval.
58.17.110Approval or disapproval of subdivision and dedicationFactors to be consideredConditions for approvalFindingRelease from damages.
58.17.120Disapproval due to flood, inundation or swamp conditionsImprovementsApproval conditions.
58.17.130Bond in lieu of actual construction of improvements prior to approval of final platBond or security to assure successful operation of improvements.
58.17.140Time limitation for approval or disapproval of platsExtensions.
58.17.150Recommendations of certain agencies to accompany plats submitted for final approval.
58.17.155Short subdivision adjacent to state highwayNotice to department of transportation.
58.17.160Requirements for each plat or replat filed for record.
58.17.165Certificate giving description and statement of owners must accompany final platDedication, certificate requirements if plat containsWaiver.
58.17.170Written approval of subdivisionOriginal of final plat to be filedCopiesPeriods of validity, governance.
58.17.180Review of decision.
58.17.190Approval of plat required before filingProcedure when unapproved plat filed.
58.17.195Approval of plat or short platWritten finding of conformity with applicable land use controls.
58.17.200Injunctive action to restrain subdivision, sale, transfer of land where final plat not filed.
58.17.205Agreements to transfer land conditioned on final plat approvalAuthorized.
58.17.210Building, septic tank or other development permits not to be issued for land divided in violation of chapter or regulationsExceptionsDamagesRescission by purchaser.
58.17.212Vacation of subdivisionProcedure.
58.17.215Alteration of subdivisionProcedure.
58.17.217Alteration or vacation of subdivisionConduct of hearing.
58.17.218Alteration of subdivisionEasements by dedication.
58.17.220Violation of court order or injunctionPenalty.
58.17.225Easement over public open spaceMay be exempt from RCW 58.17.215HearingNotice.
58.17.230Assurance of discontinuance of violations.
58.17.240Permanent control monuments.
58.17.250Survey of subdivision and preparation of plat.
58.17.255Survey discrepancyDisclosure.
58.17.260Joint committeeMembersRecommendations for surveys, monumentation and plat drawings.
58.17.275Proposals to adopt, amend, or repeal local ordinancesAdvance notice.
58.17.280Naming and numbering of short subdivisions, subdivisions, streets, lots and blocks.
58.17.290Copy of plat as evidence.
58.17.300ViolationsPenalties.
58.17.310Application for approval of plat within irrigation districtApproval without provision for irrigation prohibited.
58.17.320Compliance with chapter and local regulationsEnforcement.
58.17.330Hearing examiner systemAdoption authorizedProceduresDecisions.
58.17.900Validation of existing ordinances and resolutions.
58.17.920Effective date and application of 1974 ex.s. c 134.
NOTES:
Fees for filing subdivision plats and short plats: RCW 58.24.070.