17.34.040 Conceptual plans.
Whenever a binding site plan for a residential condominium project is proposed on a parcel of land for which a development plan has not yet been approved for the entire parcel, the following plans must be submitted with the application:
A. A conceptual site plan shall be prepared in a form prescribed by the Director which includes the following information:
1. Maximum number of dwelling units permitted.
2. Approximate size and location of all proposed buildings.
3. Approximate layout of an internal vehicular circulation system, including proposed ingress and egress.
4. Approximate location of proposed open space, including required landscaped areas, if any.
5. Approximate location of proposed parking areas.
6. Location and size of utility trunk lines serving the site.
7. Topography detailed to five-foot contours.
B. Upon application the Director shall distribute copies to public agencies having pertinent expertise or jurisdiction for review and comment.
C. The Director shall consider, and base his decision to approve with or without conditions, deny or return the binding site plan application on the following:
1. Conformance of the proposed site plan with any applicable codes and ordinances of the state of Washington and the City. The Director shall identify, to the extent feasible, conditions likely to be imposed on building permits related to dedication of right-of-way or open space, and tracts, easements or limitations which may be proposed or required for utilities, access, drainage controls, sanitation, water supply, protection of sensitive areas or other unique conditions or features which may warrant protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Such preliminary conditions may not be binding at the time of building permit approval, unless they would be required for the same project being developed without a binding site plan.
2. The recommendations and comments of agencies having pertinent expertise or jurisdiction.
3. The Director may require dedication of additional road right-of-way pursuant to City ordinance.
D. Additional documents shall be submitted as necessary for review and approval which may include a plat certificate, boundary survey, agreements, easements and covenants.
E. The development plan must be approved and signed by the City Engineer.
F. Prior to recording, the Director shall verify the final plan and any attachments to determine whether the binding site plan is accurate and complete and complies with any conditions of approval. Approval of a conceptual plan will provide the applicant a vested right to build the approved project without regard to subsequent changes in zoning or building codes or other applicable land use regulations for a period of one year from the date of the preliminary approval. Any building permits issued pursuant to the approved binding site plan shall vest the specific improvement during the period that the building permit is active and valid. After one year, any new improvements shall be subject to the land use regulations and building codes then in effect unless otherwise specified in the terms of the binding site plan approval. A statement shall be placed on the binding site plan map that notes the vesting status. [Ord. 591 § 67, 2015; Ord. 60 § 1, 1996.]