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A. Application. In addition to the requirements for a completed application as provided in ACC Title 14, an application for subdivision approval shall include:

1. Application requirements found in ACC 17.02.065;

2. A preliminary plat meeting the requirements of RCW 58.17.160 for a preliminary subdivision;

3. A neighborhood circulation plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17.16 ACC and RCW 58.17.110(2) for safe walking paths for students;

4. Where any lot is proposed to be served by an on-site sewage disposal system, results of preliminary percolation tests for each such proposed lot, conducted under the county department of health rules and regulations;

5. A conceptual utility/site grading plan and/or methodology prepared in accordance with the city’s comprehensive plans, standards or ordinance requirements. The conceptual utility/site grading plan shall include adequate horizontal and vertical information to ensure that utilities can be constructed consistent with the preliminary plat layout;

6. The location of other utilities other than those provided by the city;

7. The application shall include a transportation site plan for streets, pedestrian, and bike facilities. The site plan shall include adequate horizontal and vertical information to ensure the transportation facilities can be constructed consistent with the preliminary plat layout;

8. A title report, with liability for errors not to exceed the assessed value of the lots on the date of application. The title report shall be issued no more than 30 days prior to the application date;

9. Copy of restrictions, if any, to be imposed upon the use of the land. Such restrictions must be recorded simultaneously with the subdivision.

B. Preparation. The preliminary plat or short plat shall be prepared by a professional engineer or professional land surveyor registered or licensed by the state of Washington. The preparer shall, by placing their signature and stamp upon the face of the plat, certify that all information is portrayed accurately and that the proposed subdivision or short subdivision complies with the standards and requirements of this title, the Auburn zoning ordinance and any other applicable land use and development controls.

C. Scale and Format. The preliminary plat shall be drawn with reproducible black ink on any standard material consistent with and conforming to Chapter 58.09 RCW and WAC 332-130-150 and acceptable to the city. All geographic information portrayed by the preliminary plat shall be accurate, legible, and drawn to an engineering (decimal) scale.

D. Preliminary Plat Contents. A preliminary plat shall provide the following information:

1. General Information. The following information shall appear on each sheet of a preliminary plat or preliminary short plat:

a. The name of the proposed subdivision, together with the words “preliminary plat”;

b. The name and address of the applicant;

c. The name, address, stamp and signature of the professional engineer or professional land surveyor who prepared the preliminary plat or short plat;

d. Numeric scale, graphic scale, true north point and date of preparation;

e. A form for the endorsement of the director, as follows:

EXAMINED AND APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ____________, 20____

_________________________________

Director, Planning and Development Dept.

________

Date

f. Legal description of preliminary plat.

2. Existing Geographic Features. Existing geographic features, as detailed in city application requirements, shall be drawn lightly in relation to proposed geographic features.

3. Proposed Geographic Features. Proposed geographic features, as detailed in city application requirements, shall be shown.

4. Additional Information. The following additional information shall be shown on the face of the preliminary plat:

a. For proposed subdivisions involving residential land uses, a table providing the following information for each distinct residential area:

i. Proposed land use (e.g., single-family, duplex, multifamily);

ii. Number of dwelling units;

iii. Gross acreage;

iv. Existing zoning designation;

v. Proposed zoning designation;

vi. Approximate area of smallest lot;

b. Proposed source of domestic water supply;

c. Proposed sewage disposal system;

d. Typical street cross section(s);

e. Proposed storm drainage system;

i. Identification of the location and type of any storm water low impact development or management facilities;

ii. Identification of whether the responsible party for operation and maintenance of a storm water low impact development facility located on private property is the private property owner, a homeowners association, or the city;

f. For preliminary plats that are related to a planned unit development (PUD), the following information shall also be provided:

i. The ordinance and contract of the PUD rezone if previously done;

ii. The location of perimeter walls and fences on the boundary of the PUD and an indication of the height and materials;

iii. The location and size of any entrance signs;

iv. A landscaping plan;

v. Any covenants not previously approved. (Ord. 6654 § 4, 2017; Ord. 6617 § 24, 2016; Ord. 6418 § 5, 2012; Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 5170 § 1, 1998; Ord. 5140 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4296 § 2, 1988. Formerly 17.06.020.)