AN
ACT Relating to enabling counties planning under chapter 36.70A RCW to create
nine lots in a short subdivision within a designated urban growth area; and
amending RCW 58.17.020.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE
LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec.
1. RCW
58.17.020 and 1995 c 32 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
As
used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter clearly requires
otherwise, the words or phrases defined in this section shall have the
indicated meanings.
(1)
"Subdivision" is the division or redivision of land into five or more
lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale,
lease, or transfer of ownership, except as provided in subsection (6) of this
section.
(2)
"Plat" is a map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon
the division of a tract or parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys,
or other divisions and dedications.
(3)
"Dedication" is the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for
any general and public uses, reserving to himself or herself 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 the appropriate
governmental unit.
A
dedication of an area of less than two acres for use as a public park may
include a designation of a name for the park, in honor of a deceased individual
of good character.
(4)
"Preliminary plat" is a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed
subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and
other elements of a subdivision consistent with the requirements of this
chapter. The preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval or
disapproval of the general layout of a subdivision.
(5)
"Final plat" is 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 and in local regulations
adopted under this chapter.
(6)
"Short subdivision" is the division or redivision of land into four
or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of
sale, lease, or transfer of ownership((: PROVIDED, That)). However,
the legislative authority of any city or town may by local ordinance increase
the number of lots, tracts, or parcels to be regulated as short subdivisions to
a maximum of nine. The legislative authority of any county planning under
RCW 36.70A.040 that has adopted a comprehensive plan and development regulations
in compliance with chapter 36.70A RCW may by ordinance increase the number of
lots, tracts, or parcels to be regulated as short subdivisions to a maximum of
nine in any urban growth area.
(7)
"Binding site plan" means a drawing to a scale specified by local
ordinance which: (a) Identifies and shows the areas and locations of all
streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters
specified by local regulations; (b) contains inscriptions or attachments
setting forth such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the
land as are established by the local government body having authority to
approve the site plan; and (c) contains provisions making any development be in
conformity with the site plan.
(8)
"Short plat" is the map or representation of a short subdivision.
(9)
"Lot" is a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries,
being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for
width and area. The term shall include tracts or parcels.
(10)
"Block" is a group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well defined
and fixed boundaries.
(11)
"County treasurer" shall be as defined in chapter 36.29 RCW or the
office or person assigned such duties under a county charter.
(12)
"County auditor" shall be as defined in chapter 36.22 RCW or the
office or person assigned such duties under a county charter.
(13)
"County road engineer" shall be as defined in chapter 36.40 RCW or
the office or person assigned such duties under a county charter.
(14)
"Planning commission" means that body as defined in chapter((s))
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 charter.
(15) "County commissioner" shall be as defined in chapter
36.32 RCW or the body assigned such duties under a county charter.
