A. The director shall transmit copies of the proposed preliminary plat to the city engineer, together with copies of any appropriate accompanying documents. The city engineer shall review the preliminary plat as to the adequacy of the proposed means of sewage disposal and water supply; the conformance of the proposal to any plans, policies or regulations pertaining to streets, utilities; and regarding any other issues related to the interests and responsibilities of the city engineer and the department of public works.

B. The director shall solicit the comments of any other appropriate city department, local utility provider, local school district, and any other appropriate public or private entity concerning the proposed subdivision. Comments received in a timely manner, as well as any written comments received in response to a notice of public hearing, shall either be transmitted to the hearing examiner or incorporated into a report prepared by the director and submitted to the hearing examiner, prior to the scheduled public hearing.

C. The director shall ensure that, to the extent possible, the preliminary plat will be processed simultaneously with other approvals related to the subject property. (Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 5140 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4296 § 2, 1988. Formerly 17.06.040.)