The definitions in this chapter apply to all chapters and sections of Title 16, PAMC.

(Ord. 3688 § 3, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3576 § 3, 3/21/2017)

A.

Words used in the present tense shall include the future; words used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular.

B.

The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.

C.

The word "may" is permissive.

D.

The word "lot" shall include the words "piece" and "parcel"; the word "building" includes all other structures of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings; and the phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," and "occupied for."

E.

In the construction of these subdivision regulations, the rules and definitions contained in this section shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1.

Access street. A street with the main function of providing access to adjacent properties or for local traffic.

2.

Binding site improvement plan or BSIP. "Binding site improvement plan" or "BSIP" means an integrated site plan submitted to the City pursuant to this chapter for approval of all planned buildings, public and private infrastructure, and other improvements and amenities to be developed as a commercial or industrial center.

3.

Block. A group of lots, tracts or parcels within well-defined and fixed boundaries.

4.

Block, townsite. A block of 450 or 500 feet by 300 feet dimension or a minimum of 3.1 acres as created by the original platting of the Townsite of Port Angeles.

5.

Boundary line adjustment. A division of land made for the purpose of alteration by adjusting boundary lines, between planned or unplatted lots or both, which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site, or division, nor create any lot, tract, parcel, site, or division which contains insufficient area and dimension to meet minimum requirements for width and area for a building site and may be accomplished in nonconforming situations when the degree of nonconformity is not increased.

6.

City. The City of Port Angeles.

7.

Collector arterial street. A street which provides for movement within the smaller areas which are often definable neighborhoods and may be bound by higher class (minor or principal) arterials. Collector arterials serve very little "through traffic" but serve a high portion of local traffic requiring direct access to abutting land uses.

8.

Commercial or industrial center. "Commercial center" or "industrial center" means a development complex of mixed commercial and/or industrial businesses that share facilities and are organized by some form of common management. A business and office park, an industrial park, a corporate campus, and a shopping center are typical examples of commercial or industrial centers.

9.

Commission. See "Planning Commission."

10.

Community and Economic Development Department or Department. "Community and Economic Development Department" or "Department" means the Community and Economic Development Department of the City.

11.

Comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan adopted by the Council in compliance with the Growth Management Act of 1990 and which indicates the general locations recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial land uses or zones and for streets, parks, public buildings, and other public improvements. The comprehensive plan includes all its appendices and individual comprehensive service and facility plans such as the capital facilities plan, the comprehensive water plan and the comprehensive parks plan.

12.

Council. Port Angeles City Council.

13.

Crosswalk-way. A right-of-way dedicated to public use, ten feet or more in width, which cuts across a block to facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and properties.

14.

Cul-de-sac (court or dead end street). A short street having one end open to traffic and being permanently terminated by a vehicle turn-around.

15.

Dedication. The deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for public uses, reserving to the owner 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 short plat or final subdivision plat showing the dedication thereon, and acceptance of the dedication by the City shall be evidenced by the approval of such final short plat or final subdivision plat.

16.

Desired urban design of the City. The land use pattern and street system as described by the comprehensive plan land use map and policies, the zoning map and regulations, the subdivision regulations, and the urban services standards and guidelines.

17.

Dwelling, cottage housing. A small single-household dwelling that is clustered with other similar units sharing a common open space.

18.

Dwelling, townhouse. A dwelling unit that shares one or more common or abutting walls with one or more dwelling units and has exterior access. A townhouse does not share common floors/ceilings with other dwelling units.

19.

Easement. A grant by the property owner of the use of a strip of land by the public, a corporation, or persons for specific purposes.

20.

Final short plat. The final drawing of the short subdivision, containing all the elements and requirements set forth in this chapter.

21.

Final subdivision plat. 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.

22.

Hearing Examiner. The City establishes a Hearing Examiner system per PAMC 2.18.010.

23.

Integrated site. "Integrated site" means one or more parcels of land operated as a single development site for the purposes of shared facilities and common management.

24.

Lot. A piece, parcel, plot, tract or area of land in common ownership created by subdivision or its legal equivalent for sale, lease or rent. A lot has the characteristics of being able to be occupied or capable of being occupied by one or more principal buildings, and the accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to them, and including the open spaces required under this chapter, and having its principal lot frontage on a street.

25.

Lot area. The total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any primary access easements or panhandles.

26.

Lot frontage. The length of the front lot line measured at the street right-of-way line. Alleys are not considered right-of-way providing a lot frontage.

27.

Lot, irregular. A lot that has an irregular shape, such as narrow necks, points, legs and panhandles.

28.

Lot line. A line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public right-of-way or public space.

29.

Lot, panhandle. (also known as flag). A lot generally in the shape of a flag where access is typically provided by a narrow, private right-of-way or driveway also known as the "panhandle."

30.

Lot types.

i.

Corner lot. A lot at a junction of, and fronting on, two or more intersecting streets, forming an interior angle of less than 135 degrees.

ii.

Interior lot. A lot other than a corner or through lot.

iii.

Double frontage or through lot. A lot having frontage on two parallel, or approximately parallel, streets. Both lot lines abutting streets shall be deemed front lot lines. Lots with rear alley frontage shall not be considered through lots.

iv.

Reverse frontage lot. A double frontage or through lot that is not accessible from one of the parallel or nonintersecting streets on which it fronts.

31.

Lot, zoning. A single tract of land located within a single block, which at the time of filing for a building permit, is designated by its owner or developer as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under single ownership or control. A zoning lot may or may not coincide with a lot of record.

32.

Lot line, front. In the case of an interior lot, a line separating the lot from a street right-of-way, and in the case of a double frontage or through lot, a line separating the lot from a street right-of-way from which a drive access may be permitted and located by the City. In the case of a corner lot, a property owner may designate either line separating the lot from street rights-of-way as the primary front lot line, therefore creating a subsequent front lot line. For a lot with an irregular shape, narrow neck, point and panhandle, the front lot line is the shortest lot line adjoining the panhandle portion of the lot, excluding the unbuildable portion of the pole.

33.

Lot line, rear. That boundary of a lot which is most distant from and is most nearly parallel to the front lot line.

34.

Lot line, side. Any boundary of a lot which is not a front nor a rear lot line.

35.

Lot line, zero. A concept utilized to permit a structure or wall of a building to be located on a property line.

36.

Minor arterial street. A street which provides for movement within the large sub-parts prescribed by principal arterials. Minor arterials may also serve "through traffic" but provide much more direct service to abutting land uses than principal arterials.

37.

Owner. A person, firm, association, partnership, private corporation, public or quasi-public corporation, or any combination thereof.

38.

Planned residential development (PRD). A planned residential development is a site specific development which has been approved by the City Council under the provisions of Chapter 17.19 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. It may include a subdivision of land in which residential lots are designed in clusters of individual lots with park and open space areas between clusters and in which lots may be below the minimum lot widths and lot areas required by the Zoning Code.

39.

Planning Commission. "Planning Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City, as designated in Chapter 2.36 of this Code.

40.

Preliminary short plat. "Preliminary short plat" means an approximate drawing of a short subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks and other elements of the short subdivision.

41.

Preliminary subdivision plat. An approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of the subdivision consistent with the requirements of Chapter 16.08.

42.

Principal arterial street. A street which provides for movement across and between large sub-parts of an urban region and serve predominantly "through trips" with minimum direct service to abutting land uses.

43.

Short subdivision. "Short subdivision" means the division or redivision of land into nine or less lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership.

44.

Sketch. A drawing showing proposed lot-layout, building line setbacks and proposed locations and width of streets, width and area of each lot, sanitary and storm drainage.

45.

Street. A right-of-way, dedicated to public use, which provides vehicular and pedestrian access to adjacent properties.

46.

Street system improvements. The acquisition of right-of-way and/or easements, design, inspection, grading, paving, installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, traffic control devices and other similar improvements in accordance with City standards.

47.

Subdivider-developer. A person who undertakes the subdividing or the resubdividing of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots or other divisions of land for the purpose, immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or development, including all changes in street or lot lines.

48.

Subdivision. The division or redivision of land into ten or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or division for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.

49.

Unit lot subdivision. A subdivision of land within a parent parcel that creates individual sellable lots for townhouse and cottage housing development.

(Ord. 3688 § 3, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3576 § 3, 3/21/2017)

The purpose of this chapter is to provide uniform regulations for the subdivision and re-subdivision of land into nine or less parcels, so as to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. It is further the purpose of this chapter to implement the requirements of the Growth Management Act of 1990 through the goals, policies, and objectives of the comprehensive plan of the City, to comply with the requirements of the Zoning Code and Urban Services Ordinance of the City, to ensure orderly growth consistent with the desired urban design of the City, to promote effective and energy-efficient use of land, to prevent over-crowding of land, to provide for adequate light and air, to promote safe and convenient travel and lessen congestion on streets and highways, to provide for proper ingress and egress, to ensure adequate provision for open spaces, stormwater management, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation areas, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions on school routes, and other public requirements, to require uniform monumenting of land subdivisions and conveyancing by accurate legal description, and to prevent the creation of public nuisances.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 1, 8/11/1982)

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted to the City by the Revised Code of Washington pursuant to RCW 58.17.060.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2222 § 2, 8/11/1982)

Editor's note— Ord. 3576 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017, deleted § 16.04.030 which pertained to definitions. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.

A final short plat, approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and filed with the County Auditor, is required for all short subdivisions within the City, and no lot, tract, or parcel within any short subdivision shall be sold, leased, transferred, redivided, altered, or vacated, without compliance with the terms of this chapter.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 4, 8/11/1982)

Public streets, roads, highways, alleys, and other public ways, which traverse a parcel of land under one ownership, will be considered to have divided that land into non-contiguous pieces without further need for complying with short subdivision requirements.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 2793, § 1, 2/11/1994)

A.

An application for approval of a preliminary short plat shall be submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department on a form furnished by that department and shall be accompanied by the preliminary short plat.

B.

The application form shall contain, at minimum:

1.

The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and the property owner;

2.

A legal description of the property to be subdivided;

3.

A statement of the underlying zoning;

4.

The proposed methods of serving the individual lots in the short subdivision with water, sewer, streets and other public utilities;

5.

The purpose of the short plat; and

6.

If requested by the department, the name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) of all adjacent unplatted parcels.

C.

The application form shall be accompanied by the preliminary short plat, the application fee and, if applicable, a SEPA checklist.

D.

The short plat application fee is set forth in the Port Angeles Master Fee Schedule, Appendix A of the PAMC.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3719 § 1, 9/5/2023; Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2789 § 11, 1/1/1994; Ord. 2222 § 5, 8/11/1982)

The preliminary short plat shall be a neat drawing, to a scale of not less than one inch to 100 feet, and shall provide the following information:

A.

The date, scale, and north arrow;

B.

The boundaries of the entire parcel being subdivided, including all contiguous unplatted property owned by the subdivider;

C.

A legal description of the property being subdivided;

D.

Identification, dimensions, and area of all proposed lots;

E.

The name and location of existing and proposed public rights-of-way;

F.

The location of existing and proposed easements;

G.

The required building setbacks on each proposed lot;

H.

The location of existing buildings and major structures and their distances from property lines;

I.

The location of existing natural features, such as streams, rivers, wetlands, shorelines, drainage ways, ravines and steep slopes;

J.

The location and size of existing utilities, including water, sewer, storm drains, and fire hydrants.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 6, 8/11/1982)

All preliminary short plats shall conform to the following design standards:

A.

Right-of-way access.

1.

Each lot shall abut on a dedicated, improved and maintained City street that connects directly to an existing improved street and that meets current street improvement standards as set forth in the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130, with the following exceptions:

a.

Streets may be established interior to sites within the Industrial Heavy (IH) Zone without dedication as a public street. In all other respects, such streets must be developed and maintained to meet current street improvement standards. The applicant must record a document that requires the property owner to maintain the streets to the required standards.

b.

An exception from the right-of-way access requirements in this section shall be allowed for a single residential or commercial lot within a proposed short plat, provided that the following conditions are met:

i.

The single lot contains an existing habitable dwelling that abuts and is accessible by emergency vehicles over an existing 20-foot-wide all-weather street that does not meet City standards, and

ii.

Either of the following conditions are met:

(A)

All other lots in the short subdivision shall meet the right-of-way access standards of this section; or

(B)

All lots abut an improved private street that is otherwise built to City access standards but may not be a dedicated street.

2.

Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and RCW 58.17.110.

B.

Lot design.

1.

The minimum area shall be equal to or greater than that required by the zoning code as now enacted or hereafter amended.

2.

The minimum depth shall be the total distance between the required front and rear yard setbacks plus 15 feet.

3.

The minimum lot width is the horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at the front setback line, provided the average horizontal distance between side lot lines must also meet or exceed the minimum lot width required, and shall be as required by the zoning code as now enacted or hereafter amended.

4.

The front lot line shall be the boundary of a lot that abuts a street. On a panhandle lot, the front lot line and setbacks shall be determined during the short subdivision process, or, if not determined during short subdivision review, shall be determined by the Community and Economic Development Director.

5.

Irregular lots may be permitted if the original parcel has insufficient frontage width to provide each new lot with the minimum lot width as required by Title 17 for the underlying zone.

6.

Panhandle or flag lots shall meet the following criteria:

a.

The narrow portion of the panhandle or flag lot shall have a minimum width of 20 feet and shall serve no more than one lot.

b.

The required lot area width and depth shall not include any portion of a panhandle.

c.

Dead-end access streets and/or driveways in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with a turn-around that has a minimum 80-foot diameter (without parking) or a minimum 90-foot diameter (with parking) asphaltic concrete or permeable pavement street or an alternative approved by the City consistent with the urban services ordinance, the Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines Manual, and the International Fire Code, except that an all-weather gravel surface section may be approved for turn-arounds that are anticipated to be temporary due to the future extension of the roadway.

C.

Natural features. The lots and lot arrangement shall be such that no foreseeable difficulties will be created, due to topography and other natural conditions, for the securing of building permits to build on all lots in compliance with the zoning code and the environmentally sensitive areas protection ordinances, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and all other applicable regulations.

D.

Large lots. Where property is subdivided into lots that are of sufficient size to be resubdivided, the lots and streets shall be arranged so as to permit later resubdivision in conformance with the zoning code, as now enacted or hereafter amended, the subdivision regulations ordinance, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and this chapter.

E.

Short subdivisions shall also comply with the following standards and policies of PAMC 16.08.060. If there is a conflict, the Director determines which provisions apply:

1.

Block standards in subsection D.

2.

Public spaces standards in subsection F.

3.

Easement standards in subsection G.

4.

Block standards in subsection K.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3576 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3571 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. No. 3441 § 3, 11/15/2011; Ord. 3331 § 1, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3280, 5/25/2007; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3042 § 1 (part), 1/28/2000; Ord. 2948 § 2 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2865, 5/12/1995; Ord. 2631 § 1, 3/29/1991; Ord. 2222 § 7, 8/11/1982)

A.

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

B.

Upon receipt of an application and preliminary short plat satisfying the requirements of sections 16.04.050, 16.040.060 and 16.04.070 of this chapter, the Community and Economic Development Department shall distribute the preliminary short plat to the following departments:

1.

City Public Works and Utilities Department;

2.

City Fire Department;

3.

Clallam County Health Department if a septic tank and drain field is to be allowed;

4.

Any other appropriate department or agency.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 8, 8/11/1982)

Prior to acting on the preliminary short plat, the Community and Economic Development Director shall review the application for preliminary short plat approval, the preliminary short plat, and any information received pursuant to sections 16.04.050 through 16.04.080, to determine the compliance of the preliminary short plat with the following requirements:

A.

Necessary drainage ways; storm drains; and/or stormwater flow control, treatment, and LID BMPs/facilities must be adequate to serve the short subdivision as set forth in the comprehensive plan, the Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines Manual, and urban services ordinance development standards. LID approaches and facilities shall be incorporated where feasible to minimize stormwater runoff and impervious surface coverages, and to maximize retention of native vegetation.

B.

The provision of streets and rights-of-way must be adequate to serve the short subdivision and comply with sections 16.04.070 and 16.04.140 of this chapter and as set forth in the comprehensive plan, urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

C.

Water supply and fire protection facilities must be adequate to serve the short subdivision and comply with section 16.04.140 of this chapter and as set forth in the comprehensive plan, urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

D.

Sanitary sewer facilities must be adequate to serve the short subdivision and comply with section 16.04.140 of this chapter, and as set forth in the comprehensive plan, urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130, or a septic tank system must have been approved by the Clallam County Department of Health.

E.

The short subdivision lot arrangement must comply with the policies of the comprehensive plan and further the attainment of the goals, policies and objectives of the comprehensive plan.

F.

The proposed short subdivision must be compatible with existing and planned development of the surrounding area.

G.

The proposed lots must comply with the requirements of Ordinance 1709, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and section 16.04.070 of this chapter.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3571 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 9, 8/11/1982)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 16.04.100 entitled "Preliminary short plat—Approval—Conditions," which derived from: Ord. 3688 § 4, adopted Dec. 21, 2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), adopted Sept. 27, 2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), adopted Aug. 25, 1995; and Ord. 2222 § 10, adopted Aug. 11, 1982.

Approval, or approval with conditions, of a preliminary short plat shall authorize an applicant and/or property owner to proceed with the preparation of the final short plat.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 2222 § 11, 8/11/1982)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 16.04.120 entitled "Appeals," which derived from: Ord. 3719 § 1, adopted Sept. 5, 2023; Ord. 3688 § 4, adopted Dec. 21, 2021; Ord. 3136 § 1, adopted Feb. 14, 2003; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), adopted Sept. 27, 2002; Ord. 2911 § 7, adopted Mar. 29, 1996; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), adopted Aug. 25, 1995; and Ord. 2222 § 12, adopted Aug. 11, 1982.

A.

Within five years of the Community and Economic Development Director's approval of a preliminary short plat, the applicant and/or property owner shall submit a final short plat to the Community and Economic Development Department which is in compliance with the approved preliminary short plat.

B.

Failure to submit a proposed final short plat within the five years shall terminate the preliminary short plat approval.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2719 § 1, 11/13/1992; Ord. 2222 § 13, 8/11/1982)

The following minimum improvements shall be made or installed for each lot created by the short subdivision, before final short plat approval:

A.

Watermains and other appurtenances necessary to provide adequate potable water supply and fire protection as set forth in the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

B.

Sanitary sewer or approved septic tank and drain field site.

C.

Power, telephone, and all other necessary utilities.

D.

Appropriate dedications or easements if required.

E.

Minimum street improvement cross-section standard as set forth in the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines:

1.

Improvements to local access streets:

a.

In the RS-9 and RS-11 Zones, local access streets that front or will provide access from the nearest fully improved City street to newly created lots shall be improved to a minimum of 20-foot wide permeable pavement (pervious concrete or porous asphalt [preferred]) or asphaltic concrete street with no on-street parking, drainage swales (ditches) as needed, and one four-foot wide pervious concrete (preferred) or cement concrete sidewalk (eight-foot wide path when an adopted bicycle route) for pedestrian traffic, which path shall be separated from the street by a ditch. All dead-end City streets in excess of 150 feet in length shall be permeable pavement (pervious concrete or porous asphalt [preferred]) or asphaltic concrete paved and provided with a turn-around consistent with the urban services ordinance, the Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines Manual, and the International* Fire Code.

* "Uniform Fire Code" updated to "International Fire Code."

b.

In the RS-7 Zone, local access streets that front or will provide access from the nearest fully improved City street to newly created lots shall be improved to a minimum of 20-foot wide permeable pavement (pervious concrete or porous asphalt [preferred] or asphaltic concrete street with one three-foot wide shoulder, and one five-foot wide shoulder for pedestrian traffic. All dead-end City streets in excess of 150 feet in length shall be permeable pavement (pervious concrete or porous asphalt [preferred] or asphaltic concrete and provided with a turn-around consistent with the urban services ordinance, the Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines Manual, and the International* Fire Code.

* "Uniform Fire Code" updated to "International Fire Code."

2.

Improvements to arterial streets:

a.

In the RS-9 and RS-11 Zones, arterial streets that front or will provide access to the lots or parcels being developed shall be improved to the minimum of 20-foot wide permeable pavement (pervious concrete or porous asphalt [preferred] or asphaltic concrete street with no on-street parking, drainage swales (ditches) as needed, and one four-foot wide pervious concrete (preferred) or cement concrete sidewalk or other acceptable hard surface (eight-foot wide surface when on an adopted bicycle route) for pedestrian traffic, which path shall be separated from the street by a ditch.

b.

In the RS-7 Zone, arterial streets that front or will provide access to the lots or parcels being developed shall be improved to the minimum City arterial street improvement standards.

3.

Exception: The Public Works and Utilities Department shall require the minimum standard to be increased to match the immediately adjoining City street when the immediately adjoining City street is more fully developed than the minimum standard. This exception shall not apply to short plats when the City finds that there will be an economic and physical hardship in relocating public utilities and there will be no increase in the number of lots within a subject short plat.

F.

Drainage ditches, culverts, and/or stormwater treatment and flow control BMPs/facilities shall be provided to address existing and anticipated stormwater runoff occurring on the site and/or within the City rights-of-way and easements as set forth in the urban services ordinance and clearing and grading ordinance development standards.

G.

The subdivider shall provide a street profile acceptable to the Public Works and Utilities Department for the local access streets if the final street grade has not been previously established or accepted by the City.

H.

The subdivider shall execute a Local Improvement District consent and non-protest agreement or other agreement acceptable to the City for street and utilities improvements on the local access streets whenever required improvements are less than the City's full development standards, as set forth in the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

I.

The subdivider shall provide all other public improvements as may be required and set forth in the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

J.

When commercially zoned property is being short platted without any increase in the number of lots, the minimum improvements required by this section may be made or installed after short plat approval without the necessity of being bonded, provided that the final short plat shall be conditioned to provide that such improvements shall be made or installed as part of the building permit process, that vertical construction of the building shall not begin unless or until the International* Fire Code's fire hydrant requirement has been met, and that the property or development shall not be occupied until such improvements have been completed, provided further that said construction shall be noted on the final plat.

K.

Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and RCW 58.17.110.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3571 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. No. 3478 § 6, 5/21/2013; Ord. 3331 § 2, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3140 § 2, 5/16/2003; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3042 § 1 (part), 1/28/2000; Ord. 2948 § 2 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2920, 6/14/1996; Ord. 2909 § 1, 3/15/1996; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2631 § 2, 3/29/1991; Ord. 2222 § 14, 8/11/1982)

If the developer of a plat elects to assign savings or provide other security or trust approved by the City and thereby assure that the installation of the required improvements for final plat approval will be completed to the satisfaction and approval of the City Engineer, building permits for the construction of houses within the plat will be issued to the developer subject to the following conditions:

A.

The final plat must have received all required approvals and be recorded with the County Auditor.

B.

The following notation shall be placed on the final plat: "No occupancy of any dwelling units shall be allowed until all street and utility improvements have been completed and approved by the City Engineer".

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3136 § 2, 2/14/2003; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 15, 8/11/1982)

A.

Upon completion of physical improvements as required by section 16.04.140, or acceptance of a bond under section 16.04.150, a final short plat may be submitted for approval.

B.

The final short plat shall be an 18-inch by 24-four inch permanent reproducible mylar, and shall be at a scale of not less than 100 feet to one inch. The final short plat and six paper copies shall be accompanied by a report containing accurate square-footage and dimensions of each lot and block and the coordinates of each monument, a title report, and shall include a warranty that all assessments in favor of the City have been paid. The final short plat and survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System, North Zone, as adopted by the City, and shall show the following:

1.

A minimum of two permanent plat control monuments to which all dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat are referred;

2.

Permanent monuments at all corners.

3.

Subdivision boundary lines, right-of-way lines, easements, lot lines with accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves;

4.

Name and right-of-way width of each street. Any street not dedicated to the public must be so marked on the face of the plat;

5.

Locations, dimensions, and purpose of all easements;

6.

The required building setbacks on each proposed lot;

7.

Required building setbacks and the location of any existing buildings and/or major structures shall be shown on each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines;

8.

Identification of each lot;

9.

Purpose for which sites are dedicated to the public;

10.

Location and description of all monuments;

11.

The legal description of the proposed lots;

12.

The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true north and grid north arrows, scale, and legend;

13.

Legal description of the land to be platted;

14.

Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat and survey;

15.

Certificate by owner(s) dedicating roads, rights-of-way, easements, and any sites for public purposes;

16.

Certification of approval by:

a.

The Community and Economic Development Director;

b.

The Public Works and Utilities Director; and

c.

The Fire Chief.

17.

House addresses shall be provided by the City and must be clearly shown on the short plat at the time of approval pursuant to RCW 58.17.280;

18.

Certification by the County Treasurer that all state and county taxes levied against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full;

19.

Certification of filing by County Auditor;

20.

If improvements are to be bonded rather than actually installed prior to final plat approval, the plan shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling units will be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved by the City Engineer."

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2948 § 2 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2909 § 2, 3/15/1995; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2391 § 1, 5/30/1986; Ord. 2222 § 16, 8/11/1982)

A.

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

B.

Upon receipt of a final short plat, the Community and Economic Development Department shall circulate the final short plat to the following departments:

1.

Public Works and Utilities Department;

2.

Fire Department.

C.

If the final short plat complies with the requirements of this chapter and the approved preliminary short plat, the department head shall signify approval by signing on the face of the final short plat.

D.

In the event the final short plat fails to comply with specific standards or conditions of preliminary plat approval, the department shall so notify the Community and Economic Development Director in writing.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2391 § 2, 5/30/1986; Ord. 2222 § 17, 8/11/1982)

A.

Within receipt of the proposed final short plat, the Community and Economic Development Director shall:

1.

Review the final short plat for compliance with preliminary plat conditions;

2.

Review the comments and recommendations of all appropriate departments; and

3.

Ascertain from the Public Works and Utilities Department that the required physical improvements, in accordance with section 16.04.140, have been installed or financial security has been provided therefor.

B.

If all of the above have been met, then the Community and Economic Development Director shall approve the final short plat by affixing his or her signature to the face thereof.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 18, 8/11/1982)

The applicant and/or property owner and/or surveyor shall file the final short plat with the Clallam County Auditor's Office within ten calendar days of the date of the Community and Economic Development Director's approval. The final short plat shall not be deemed approved by the City until recorded. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department within ten calendar days of filing.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2222 § 19, 8/11/1982)

Short plats may not be further divided in any manner within a period of five years without the filing of a final plat, except that when the short plat contains fewer than nine parcels, nothing shall prevent the owner who filed the short plat from filing an alteration within the five-year period to create up to a total of nine lots within the original short plat boundaries.

Editor's note— Ord. 3688 § 4, adopted Dec. 21, 2021, deleted § 16.04.205 entitled "Agreements to transfer land conditioned on final plat approval—Authorized," which derived from Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), adopted Sept. 27, 2002.

Whenever any parcel of land within the City is divided into nine or less lots, tracts or parcels of land, and any person, firm, or corporation or any agent of them sells or transfers, or offers or advertises for sale or transfer, any such lot, tract, or parcel, without having a final plat of such short subdivision filed for record in accordance with the terms of this chapter, the City Attorney shall commence an action to restrain and enjoin further sale or transfer of such lots, tracts, or parcels, or offers for sale or transfer for such lots, tracts, or parcels, and to compel complete compliance with all provisions of this chapter. The cost of such action shall be taxed against the person, firm, corporation, or agent selling or transferring the property.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 2222 § 21, 8/11/1982)

Any person, firm, corporation, or association, or any agent of any person, firm, corporation or association who violates any provision of this chapter relating to the sale, offer to sell, lease or transfer of any lot, tract, or parcel of land in a short subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such sale, offer for sale, lease, or transfer of each separate lot, tract, or parcel of land in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Each such offense may be penalized by a fine of up to $500.00 or 90 days in jail.

(Ord. 3688 § 4, 12/21/2021; Ord. 2222 § 22, 8/11/1982)

A.

Purpose. Land subdivision is the first step in the process of community development. Once land has been cut up into streets, lots, and blocks and has been publicly recorded, the correction of defects is costly and difficult. It is therefore in the interest of the public, the developer, and future property owners that subdivisions be designed and developed in accordance with sound rules and proper minimum standards.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide uniform regulations for the subdivision and resubdivision of land into ten or more parcels, so as to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. It is further the purpose of this chapter to implement the requirements of the Growth Management Act of 1990 through the goals, policies, and objectives of the comprehensive plan of the City, to comply with the requirements of the zoning code and urban services ordinance of the City, to ensure orderly growth consistent with the desired urban design of the City, to promote effective and energy-efficient use of land, to prevent overcrowding of land, to provide for adequate light and air, to promote safe and convenient travel and lessen congestion on streets and highways, to provide for proper ingress and egress, to ensure adequate provision for open spaces, drainage ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation areas, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions on school routes, and other public requirements, to require uniform monumenting of land subdivisions and conveyancing by accurate legal description, and to prevent the creation of public nuisances.

B.

Intent. It is the intent of these regulations to provide the minimum controls required to ensure that all platting and subdivision of land in the City of Port Angeles shall be in the public interest and shall meet minimum standards of public health and public safety.

(Ord. 3688 § 5, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 2 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 1631 § 1, 11/14/1967)

A.

Authority. The Planning Commission is designated and assigned the administrative and coordinating responsibilities contained herein, pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington, for the recommendation of approval or disapproval of plats, subdivisions and dedications.

B.

Jurisdiction. The City Council shall appoint a person who shall have the authority, duties and responsibilities of Subdivision Administrator for the City of Port Angeles.

(Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 1631 § 2, 11/14/1967)

Editor's note— Ord. 3576 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017, deleted § 16.08.030 which pertained to definitions. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.

A final subdivision, approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and filed with the County Auditor, is required for all subdivisions within the City, and no lot, tract, or parcel within any subdivision shall be sold, leased transferred, redivided, altered, or vacated without compliance with the terms of this chapter.

(Ord. 2880 § 2 (part), 8/25/1995)

Public streets, roads, highways, alleys, and other public ways, which traverse a parcel of land under one ownership, will be considered to have divided that land into non-contiguous pieces without further need for complying with subdivision requirements.

(Ord. 2880 § 2 (part), 8/25/1995)

A.

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

B.

Approval of a preliminary plat shall be considered conditional approval of the preliminary plat, and shall not constitute approval of the final plat; it shall be considered only as approval of the layout submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the final plat.

C.

If the preliminary plat is approved by the Hearing Examiner, the developer, before requesting final approval, shall elect to install or assure installation of the improvements required by section 16.08.070 PAMC by one of the following methods:

1.

Actual installation of the required improvements, to the satisfaction and approval of the City Engineer;

2.

Furnishing to the City an assignment of a savings account or another approved security or placing in trust, an amount equal to 150 percent of the cost of the improvements as determined by the City Engineer, which assignment of savings account, other security, or trust shall assure to the City the installation of the improvements, to the satisfaction and approval of the City Engineer. This savings account, or other security, or trust shall be conditioned so that no amount may be removed therefrom without prior written approval of the City, and shall further provide that, if the improvements are not installed within the time limitations set by the City Engineer, or not installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, then the City may withdraw from the savings account, other security, or trust the amount necessary to complete the improvement. The City Engineer shall determine the period of the assignment of the savings account, other security, or the trust.

a.

After completion of all required improvements the City Engineer and any government agency involved shall submit a written notice to the Community and Economic Development Department stating that the developer has completed the required improvements in accordance with PAMC 16.08.070 and with required installation standards.

D.

Final approval.

1.

The final plat shall conform to the preliminary plat as approved by the Hearing Examiner City Council. If desired by the developer, the final plat may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat which he proposes to record and develop at the time.

2.

The final plat shall be submitted to the Department of Community and Economic Development within five years after the Hearing Examiner approval of the preliminary plat. Said preliminary approval shall become void unless a final plat is submitted and approved by the City.

3.

The developer shall submit a Mylar tracing and four prints of the final plat and other required exhibits, including a filing fee, to the Department of Community and Economic Development. The amount of the fee is set forth in the Port Angeles Master Fee Schedule, Appendix A of the PAMC.

4.

Staff shall review the final plat submittal to determine its completeness and shall determine whether the plat conforms with the approved preliminary plat, the provisions of the comprehensive plan, the zoning code and other land use regulations, the City's urban services standards and guidelines, and these subdivision regulations. If the final plat is determined to be complete by staff, the Community and Economic Development Department staff shall make its recommendation to the City Council.

5.

Following a recommendation of approval of the final plat, the Community and Economic Development Department shall obtain the signatures of the County Health Officer (when required by the commission), City Clerk, City Manager, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works and Utilities, Community and Economic Development Director, and City Attorney on the final tracing and shall submit the tracing of the final plat to the City Council for approval and signature by the Mayor.

6.

The City Council shall act upon the final plat at a public meeting.

7.

The developer shall have the final plat recorded within 30 days after the date the final plat is approved by the City Council.

8.

Within 30 days after recording, the developer shall obtain and provide to the Community and Economic Development Department a Mylar or equivalent duplicate of the final recorded plat.

E.

Approval and review of preliminary and final plats.

1.

When a proposed plat or subdivision is situated adjacent to the right-of-way of state highways, said plat or subdivision shall be submitted to the Director of Highways. Approval by the City shall be withheld until said Director or his assistant has made a report to the City.

2.

When a proposed plat, subdivision or dedication is adjacent to unincorporated territory notice of such proposed plat shall be given to Clallam County.

3.

Any decision by the City Council approving or refusing to approve a plat or subdivision shall be reviewable for arbitrary, capricious or corrupt action or non-action, by petition before the Superior Court of Clallam County, by any aggrieved property owner of the county having jurisdiction thereof. Provided, that due application for petition shall be made to such court within 21 days from the date of any decision so to be reviewed.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3719 § 1, 9/5/2023; Ord. 3441 § 4, 11/15/2011; Ord. 3214, 9/16/2005; Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3042 § 2 (part), 1/28/2000; Ord. 3007 § 4, 1/15/1999; Ord. 2990 § 3, 5/15/1998; Ord. 2880 § 2 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2789 § 12, 1/1/1994; Ord. 2743 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2719 § 2, 11/13/1992; Ord. 2143 § 2, 5/31/1981; Ord. 2034 § 1, 7/16/1979; Ord. 1631 § 4, 11/14/1967)

A.

General standards. If a proposed street and/or lot pattern for any zone in Port Angeles has been made by the City Council or the Planning Commission, the street layout of any new plat submitted shall be in general conformance to said pattern or plan. Otherwise proposed streets in new subdivisions shall conform to the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130, and the standards and requirements of this chapter.

No territory proposed to be subdivided shall be a part of, nor encroach upon, any area designated in the comprehensive plan for future public facilities.

No plan for the platting, replatting, subdivision, or dedication of any area shall be approved by the City unless each lot shall abut on a dedicated, improved, and maintained City street and such street shall connect directly to an existing improved street that meets current street improvement standards as set forth in the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

If any existing rights-of-way abutting the property being subdivided do not meet minimum width standards, additional right-of-way shall be required in accordance with the standards as set forth in the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130. Where the comprehensive plan or the City's official street plan indicates the necessity of a new right-of-way of a required width or portion thereof for street purposes, whether within a new plat or new subdivision, or along the boundaries of a new plat, new subdivision or new lot, such required right-of-way or portion thereof shall be dedicated to the City of Port Angeles by the filing of a plat.

The area of a cemetery in one unit shall be not more than 80 acres, which may or can be surrounded by streets and highways. If the area of a cemetery is intersected or cut by dedicated or unplatted streets the areas on opposite sides of said streets shall form and be considered separate units.

Sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and other planning features intended to assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and 58.17.110. The Planning Commission may require plats to provide areas for parks, playgrounds, open spaces, recreation facilities, schools, school grounds, transit stops, and drainage ways.

Each proposed subdivision and the ultimate use of the land therein shall be in the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and subdividers shall be prepared to present evidence to this effect when requested by the City.

Restrictive covenants not contrary to existing regulations regarding the use of land, governing and binding all future owners of lots or tracts, may be shown on any plat.

No final plat of land within the force and effect of existing zoning regulations shall be approved unless it is conforming with such zoning regulations.

Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions noted herein and those contained in zoning regulations, building codes, or other official regulations, the highest standard shall apply.

B.

General principles, policies. The commission shall ensure that appropriate provision is made for: (1) the harmonious development of neighborhoods by requiring coordination of streets within subdivisions with existing or planned streets, or with other elements of the comprehensive plan; (2) adequate open spaces for recreation, schools, light and air; (3) distribution of population and traffic which will create conditions favorable to public health, safety and convenience.

The commission shall inquire into the public use, interest or need proposed to be served by the establishment of a subdivision. If the results of such an inquiry indicate that a subdivision will not serve the public use, interest or need, the commission may recommend denial of such subdivision. The commission shall ensure that a subdivision is consistent with the comprehensive plan and urban services ordinance.

Land which the commission has found to be unsuitable for subdivision due to flooding, bad drainage, steep slopes, rock formations or other feature likely to be harmful to the safety, welfare and general health of the future residents, and the commission considers inappropriate for subdivision, shall not be subdivided unless adequate methods which are consistent with the City's Wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinances are formulated by the developer and approved by the Community and Economic Development Director.

C.

Streets.

1.

The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all streets shall conform with the comprehensive plan, the capital facilities plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines, and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned roads, to topographic conditions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such roads.

2.

Where such is not shown on the comprehensive plan, the arrangement of streets in a subdivision shall either provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing streets in the surrounding area; or shall conform to a street plan for the neighborhood, approved by the City, to meet a particular situation where topographic or other conditions make continuance or conformance to existing streets impracticable. This shall also apply to cluster subdivisions.

3.

If a street plan for an area has been made by the City, the street layout of a proposed subdivision in such an area shall be in general conformance to the plan.

4.

When a portion of a subdivider's tract is to be subdivided, a street plan for the entire tract shall be submitted to indicate how the street pattern of the plat submitted will coordinate with the entire tract when fully platted and with streets in the surrounding area.

5.

Where a tract is subdivided into lots or tracts larger in area than twice the minimum lot size, the City may require an arrangement of lots and streets such as to permit a later re-subdivision in conformity with the street and lot requirements specified in these regulations.

6.

Where a proposed subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial street or is adjacent to an existing or planned business, commercial or industrial district, the City may require treatment as may be necessary: (1) for the adequate protection of residential properties; and (2) to afford separation of through and local traffic.

7.

Where a subdivision borders or contains a railroad or limited access highway right-of-way, the City may require a road approximately parallel to and on each side of such right-of-way at a distance suitable for appropriate use of the intervening land. Such distances shall also be determined with due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future grade separations.

8.

Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles. Acute angle intersection shall be avoided.

9.

There shall be no reserve strips controlling access to roads, except where the control of such strips is definitely placed with the City under conditions approved by the commission.

10.

Sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and other planning features intended to assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and 58.17.110.

D.

Blocks.

1.

The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of land use contemplated, the zoning requirements as to lot area and dimensions, limitations and opportunities of the topography and other environmental constraints, needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the desired urban design of the City.

2.

Where the local access streets follow a grid system, the width of blocks shall be sufficient for two tiers of lots, unless existing conditions are such, in the judgment of the City, to render such requirements undesirable or impractical.

3.

Where the local access streets follow a curvilinear system, the size of blocks should follow the large rectangular area bounded by arterial streets, unless future considerations are such that, in the judgment of the City, will render such allowances undesirable or impractical.

4.

For residential subdivisions, where frontage is on an arterial, the short dimension of the block should front the arterial.

5.

Pedestrian crosswalk and sidewalks shall be required where deemed essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds and parks, shopping areas, arterial streets and trails, and other community facilities.

E.

Lots.

1.

The lot area, width, depth, shape and orientation, and the minimum building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision, for the type of development and land use contemplated, and for the type of street systems planned for the area, and shall conform with the requirements of the zoning ordinance.

2.

Excessive depth in relation to width shall be avoided. No lot shall have a depth greater than three times its width.

3.

Corner lots for residential use shall have extra width to permit appropriate building setback from and orientation to both streets.

4.

To ensure public health, convenience and safety, the subdividing of land shall provide, by means of a public street, each lot with direct access to an existing public street that is improved to City street standards.

5.

Double frontage and reverse frontage lots shall be avoided, except where essential to provide separation of residential development from arterial streets or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. A planting screen easement across which there shall be no right of access shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such a principal arterial street or disadvantageous use.

6.

Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines and front lot lines.

7.

No lot or lots for residential purposes shall be divided or sold into additional lots or building sites, without compliance with Title 16 PAMC.

F.

Public spaces.

1.

Where a proposed park, playground, school, or other public use shown in the comprehensive plan, including the capital facilities plan, and urban services ordinance is located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the City may require the dedication or reservation of such area within the subdivision in those cases in which the City deems such requirement to be reasonable.

2.

Where deemed essential by the City due to the location of the subdivision and upon consideration of the particular type of development proposed in the subdivision, and especially in subdivisions of 30 lots or more, the City may require the dedication or reservation of such areas or sites of a character, extent and location suitable to the needs created by such large subdivisions for schools, parks and other neighborhood purposes.

3.

Due regard shall be shown for the preservation of outstanding natural and cultural features such as scenic spots, water courses, and historic sites, consistent with the comprehensive plan, the wetlands protection ordinance, and the environmentally sensitive areas protection ordinance.

G.

Easements.

1.

Utility easements shall be provided, centered on front, rear, or side lot lines, where possible.

2.

Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel, or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of such water course, and such further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose. Parallel roads or parkways may be required in connection therewith.

H.

Street lighting. Street lighting installations shall be located in reference to the dimensions of full grown trees and in accordance with the determinations and standards of the Public Works and Utilities Department.

I.

Dimensional standards. Variations from and exceptions to the following standards may be made by the City, where topographic or other existing conditions make adherence to these regulations impractical.

J.

Street improvements. Street improvements shall be provided in accordance with the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

K.

Blocks.

1.

Maximum length of all blocks shall be approximately 1,200 feet.

2.

Minimum length of all blocks shall be approximately 500 feet.

3.

Crosswalks may be required near the middle of all blocks longer than approximately 800 feet.

4.

Minimum width of all blocks with two tiers of lots (plus width of alley, if any), shall be 300 feet.

L.

Lots.

1.

The minimum width, depth, area and setback dimensions of all lots in proposed subdivisions shall conform with City zoning regulations. If any dimension in a plat approved by the City is more restrictive than the said regulations, then the most restrictive dimension shall apply.

M.

Building line setback.

1.

The building line setback from the property lines of all lots shall be indicated by a dashed line on all plats.

2.

Required setbacks are a minimum, not a uniform standard. Varied setbacks along a street help avoid a monotonous barracks appearance.

N.

Standard pipe size. The size of water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage pipes shall be as set forth in the comprehensive plan, urban services ordinance, the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

O.

Procedure for reimbursement Procedures for reimbursement shall be the same as that set forth in section 13.68.140 PAMC.

P.

Signage. One freestanding sign no larger than 24 square feet in area shall be permitted for identification of the subdivision. The sign shall be placed in a location in conformance with the development standards of a particular zone.

(Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3042 § 2 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2977 § 2, 12/26/1997; Ord. 2948 § 3 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2880 § 2 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2795 § 1, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2743 § 2, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2732 § 16, 12/25/1992; Ord. 1881 § 1, 6/23/1976; Ord. 1631 § 5, 11/14/1967)

A.

Data required for approval of preliminary plat. The preliminary plat shall be at a scale of not less than 200 feet to one inch. Data required for the preliminary plat shall include the following information, unless otherwise specified by the City:

1.

Location, width and purpose of all easements, existing and proposed.

2.

Name and right-of-way widths of all existing and proposed streets on or adjacent to the proposed subdivision.

3.

Approximate location and size of all utilities (water mains, sewers, etc.) on an adjacent to the proposed subdivision.

4.

Contours, based on City adopted vertical datum, shall have intervals of not more than five feet for slopes of ten percent or more and not more than two feet for slopes of ten percent or less.

5.

Locations of and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater conditions, when required by the City Engineer.

6.

Approximate locations of water courses, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, natural retention areas, direction of drainage, culverts, houses, all non-residential land uses and all other significant features on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.

7.

Zoning on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.

8.

All highways or other major improvements planned by public authorities for future construction on or near the proposed subdivision.

9.

A vicinity sketch showing relation of the proposed subdivision to the surrounding area with regard to major improvements.

10.

The legal description of the tract to be platted, title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, names and addresses of the owners, date, scale, north arrow.

11.

The legal description of the proposed lots.

12.

Ownership of unsubdivided land adjacent to the proposed subdivision and names of adjoining existing plats.

13.

The required building setbacks and any existing buildings and/or major structures shall be shown for each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines.

14.

Identification of each lot and each block.

15.

Approximate square footage and scaled dimensions of each lot.

16.

Summary of site data, including total acreage, acreage in residential use, acreage in streets, and number of acres in parks and other non-residential land uses.

17.

Environmental checklist with filing fee.

18.

Shoreline and wetland permit applications and environmentally sensitive areas protection ordinance compliance (when required).

19.

Affidavits of posting and publication.

B.

Subdivision improvements required. All street and utility improvements must be designed to comply with the current WSDOT standards and as specified by the City Engineer and with the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130. Plans and specifications for street and utility improvements must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the beginning of construction. Minimum improvements shall be as follows.

C.

Streets.

1.

The entire right-of-way shall be cleared and grubbed of all objectionable materials. Trees approved by the City for preservation shall be identified.

2.

Streets shall be graded and improved with paving, curbs and gutters, drainage and sidewalks according to the approved plans and roadway section.

3.

Street lights shall be installed as specified by the City Engineer.

4.

Street name signs shall be provided and installed by the City at cost to the developer.

5.

Permanent monuments shall be installed and each lot shall be staked.

D.

Utilities. A water distribution system, storm drainage system, electrical distribution system and a sanitary sewage disposal system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

E.

Parks. Parks and recreation shall be provided consistent with the comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

F.

Streetscape improvements.

1.

Street trees. Street trees shall be planted within a planting strip or within LID facilities in the right-of-way of arterial streets. Proposed locations and species to be used shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. The City can assist the subdivider in location of trees and species to use under varying conditions. Street trees are a protection against excessive heat and glare, enhance the attractiveness and value of abutting property, and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff.

G.

Required data for approval of final plat. The final plat shall be an 18-inch by 24-inch permanent reproducible, and shall be at a scale of not less than 200 feet to one inch. A reduced copy no larger than 11-inch by 17-inch shall be submitted with the final prints. For large subdivisions, the plat may be on several sheets, accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision. The final plat shall be accompanied by a report containing accurate square footage and dimensions of each lot and block and the coordinates of each monument; a title report; and shall include a warranty that all assessments in favor of the City have been paid.

The final plat and survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System, North Zone, as adopted by the City. The final plat shall show the following:

1.

A minimum of two permanent plat control monuments with coordinates, to which all dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat shall be referred.

2.

Permanent monuments at all corners.

3.

Subdivision boundary lines, right-of-way lines, easements, lot lines with accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves.

4.

Name and right-of-way width of each street. Any street not dedicated to the public must be so marked on the face of the plat (RCW 58.17.165).

5.

Location, dimensions and purpose of all easements.

6.

Identification of each lot and block with addresses shown on the lots.

7.

The required building setbacks and any existing buildings and/or major structures shall be shown for each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines.

8.

Purpose for which sites, other than residential, are dedicated to the public or reserved for future development.

9.

The required building setbacks on each proposed lot.

10.

Location and description of all monuments.

11.

The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true north and grid north arrows, scale and legend.

12.

Legal description of the land to be platted.

13

The legal description of the proposed lots.

14.

Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat and survey.

15.

Certificate by owner(s) containing the legal description of the land to be platted and dedicating roads, rights-of-way, easements and any sites for public purposes.

16.

Certification of approval by: (a) Director of Public Works and Utilities; (b) Health Department (when required); (c) City Council; (d) City Manager, City Clerk, Fire Chief, Community and Economic Development Director, and City Attorney.

17.

Certification by the County Treasurer that all State and County taxes levied against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full.

18.

Certification of filing by County Auditor.

19.

If improvements are to be deferred rather than actually installed prior to final plat approval, the plat shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling units will be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved by the City Engineer."

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3571 § 2, 12/20/2016; Ord. No. 3441 § 4, 11/15/2011; Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3042 § 2 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2948 § 3 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2909 § 3, 3/29/1996; Ord. 2880 § 2, 8/25/1995; Ord. 2743 § 3, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2045 § 1, 10/27/1979; Ord. 1966 § 2, 4/29/1978; Ord. 1631 § 6, 11/14/1967)

A.

Where the City finds that extraordinary hardship may result from strict compliance with these regulations, it may vary the regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured; provided that such variance will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the comprehensive plan or these regulations.

B.

The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified by the City through a Planned Residential Development which in the judgment of the Hearing Examiner will provide adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation, light, air and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated, and which also will provide such covenants or other legal provisions as will assure conformity with and achievement of the plan.

C.

In granting variances and modifications, the City may require such conditions as, in its judgment, will secure substantially the objectives of the standards or requirements so varied or modified.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 2, 8/25/1995; Ord. 1631 § 7, 11/14/1967)

Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of these regulations be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of these regulations.

(Ord. 2880 § 2, 8/25/1995; Ord. 1631 § 8, 11/14/1967)

If performance of an offer or agreement to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer a lot, tract, or parcel of land following preliminary plat approval is expressly conditioned on the recording of the final plat containing the lot, tract, or parcel under this chapter, the offer or agreement is not subject to PAMC 16.08.100 and does not violate any provision of this chapter. All payments on account of an offer or agreement conditioned as provided in this section shall be deposited in an escrow or other regulated trust account and no disbursement to sellers shall be permitted until the final plat is recorded.

(Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002)

Within any 12-month period of time, any person, firm or corporation that has platted, subdivided or divided any parcel of land or property in two or more lots or tracts, each of which is five acres or less in area, for the purpose of providing building sites, and has failed to comply with the provisions of these regulations, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100.00 for each lot or tract, or imprisonment in jail for a period not to exceed 30 days, or both.

Any person, firm or corporation who agrees to transfer, sell or option to sell any lot or tract by reference to a plat or map of a subdivision or division, before such plat has been filed for record in the office of the County Auditor, shall pay a penalty of $100.00 for each lot or tract transferred, sold, or optioned to be sold. Description of such lots or tracts by metes and bounds in the instrument of transfer shall not exempt the transaction from such penalty.

The Community and Economic Development Department shall refer violations to the City Attorney for appropriate action to enforce these penalties.

(Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 2, 8/25/1995; Ord. 1631 § 9, 11/14/1967)

If the developer of a plat elects to assign savings or provide other security or trust approved by the City and thereby assure that the installation of the required improvements for final plat approval will be done to the satisfaction and approval of the City Engineer, building permits for the construction of houses within the plat will be issued to the developer subject to the following conditions:

1.

The final plat must have received all required approvals and be recorded with the County Auditor.

2.

No occupancy of any dwelling units will be allowed until all street and utility improvements have been completed and approved by the City Engineer.

(Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 2, 8/25/1995; Ord. 1966 § 1, 4/29/1978)

This chapter is established to provide an alternative to the traditional method of land division for creating sellable lots for townhouse and cottage housing developments. The unit lot subdivision process provides opportunities for fee simple ownership of land as an alternative to condominium ownership. Unit lot subdivisions allow development on individual unit lots to avoid complying with typical dimensional standards as long as the parent lot conforms to all such development standards.

(Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

The following items are required, in quantities specified by the Community and Economic Development Department, for a complete unit lot subdivision (ULS) application, unless waived by the Community and Economic Development Director as not being applicable:

A.

Complete ULS application form with required fee.

B.

Complete State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist and fee, unless exempt under the provisions of PAMC 15.04.105.

C.

Complete applications for other required land use approvals, if applicable.

D.

A vicinity map showing location of site.

E.

A drawing prepared to the following standards:

1.

The drawing shall be to a scale of not less than one inch to 100 feet.

2.

The drawing shall provide the following information:

a.

The date, scale, and north directional arrow.

b.

The boundaries of the entire parcel being platted, including all contiguous property owned by the subdivider.

c.

A legal description of the property being divided.

d.

Identification, dimensions, and area of all proposed lots. Any existing interior lots to be eliminated shall be shown by a dashed line and so noted.

e.

The name and location of existing and proposed public rights-of-way.

f.

The location of existing and proposed easements.

g.

The required building setbacks on each proposed lot.

h.

The location of existing and new buildings including distances from property and/or leasehold lines, driveways, and parking calculations.

i.

The locations and dimensions of sidewalks, roadways, and driveways.

j.

The location of existing natural features, such as streams, rivers, wetlands, shorelines, stormwater management, ravines and steep slopes.

k.

The location and size of utilities, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, stormwater, and fire hydrants existing and proposed. This includes the location of on-site stormwater management best management practices.

l.

Location of sensitive areas and sensitive area buffers (as well as slopes of 20 percent or greater and drainage or other watercourses) on the site.

F.

Legal descriptions of all tracts contained within the boundaries of the plat.

G.

A description of the method of common management of shared facilities.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

Prior to approval of a ULS, the following standards and criteria shall be met:

A.

Compliance with prior approvals. Sites developed or proposed to be developed with cottages and townhouses per the standards in Chapter 17.21 PAMC may be subdivided into individual unit lots as provided herein. The development as a whole must conform to the regulations applicable to the site and zone and to applicable plans that were granted approval through provisions of this Code.

B.

Development on individual unit lots is not required to conform with all dimensional standards that typically apply to individual lots as long as the parent lot conforms to all such dimensional standards.

C.

Subsequent platting actions, additions, or modifications to the structure(s) may not create or increase any nonconformity of the parent lot.

D.

Access easements, joint use and maintenance agreements, and covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) identifying the rights and responsibilities of property owners and/or the homeowners' association must be executed for use and maintenance of common garage, parking and vehicle access areas; underground utilities; stormwater treatment and/or detention facilities; common open space; exterior building façades and roofs; and other similar features, must be recorded with the Clallam County Auditor.

E.

Within the parent lot, required parking for a dwelling unit may be provided on a different unit lot than the lot with the dwelling unit, as long as the right to use the parking is formalized by an easement recorded with the Clallam County Auditor.

F.

Notes must be placed on the face of the plat or short plat as recorded with the Clallam County Auditor to acknowledge the following:

1.

Approval of the design of the unit on each of the lots was granted by the review of the development, as a whole, on the parent lot per the standards of Chapter 17.21 PAMC.

2.

Development, redevelopment, or rehabilitation of structures on each unit lot is subject to review and approval of plans that are consistent with the design of the surrounding structures on the parent lot as approved by the Community and Economic Development Department through subject file number as stated in subsection F.1, above.

(Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

A.

The Community and Economic Development Director shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the ULS within the time requirements of Chapter 18.02 PAMC. Said preliminary decision shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact supporting the decision.

B.

Preliminary approval or approval with conditions shall authorize the applicant to proceed with preparation of the final ULS.

(Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

A.

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

B.

Prior to final approval, a survey shall be performed by a licensed surveyor who shall submit a Mylar to the Community and Economic Development Department for recordation. The Mylar shall be prepared to acceptable survey standards and shall contain the information required in the preliminary drawing. The Mylar shall also contain the required official recording block and signatures of the Community and Economic Development Director, Public Works and Utilities Director, Fire Chief, and the property owner. For those applications that require review by the Planning Commission, provision will be made for the signature of the Chair of the Planning Commission. The survey and plan shall be consistent with the conditions of preliminary approval.

C.

Once the Community and Economic Development Department determines the survey, plan, and any other documents for recording are consistent with the preliminary approval, it will be reviewed by the appropriate City departments and signed by the appropriate City officials.

D.

After being certified for filing by the City, the ULS survey shall be filed by the applicant with the Clallam County Auditor's Office. The applicant shall pay all costs associated with the filing. The ULS is not considered final until a copy of the recorded document is returned to the City of Port Angeles Community and Economic Development Department for record keeping purposes.

E.

Upon final approval by the City, all developments shall conform to the ULS unless an amendment is approved by the City.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction within a ULS, all improvements required to adequately service that portion of the ULS for which the building permit will be issued shall be installed or secured as provided in PAMC 16.08.110. Approval for improvements and finalization of specific unit lots shall be done administratively.

(Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

If no specific ULS has been approved within five years of the date of preliminary approval, preliminary approval will expire. The applicant may obtain an extension of the ULS not to exceed two years by filing a written request with the Community and Economic Development Department prior to the expiration of the five-year period.

(Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

Alteration of an approved and recorded ULS shall be accomplished per the procedures of PAMC 16.14.020.

(Ord. 3688 § 6, 12/21/2021)

This chapter is established to provide an alternative to the traditional method of land division in commercial and industrial zones as provided in RCW 58.17.035. A binding site improvement plan (BSIP) allows for the division of land for the purpose of sale or lease when used for commercial or industrial purposes as an integrated commercial or industrial center and allows certain development standards (zoning, parking, setbacks, landscaping, lot area and lot dimension) on individual lots to be modified provided the standards for the entire center are met. This chapter is also intended to encourage simultaneous construction of required infrastructure and private structures.

(Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

Editor's note— Ord. 3576 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017, deleted § 16.10.015 which pertained to definitions. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.

The following items are required, in quantities specified by the Community and Economic Development Department, for a complete binding site improvement plan (BSIP) application, unless waived by the Planning Director as not being applicable:

A.

Complete BSIP application form with fee as set forth in a resolution authorized by Chapter 1.25 PAMC, see Appendix A.

B.

Complete State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist and fee set forth in a resolution authorized by Chapter 1.25 PAMC, see Appendix A.

C.

Complete applications for other required land use approvals if applicable.

D.

A vicinity map showing location of site.

E.

A drawing prepared to the following standards:

1.

The drawing shall be in ink, to a scale of not less than one inch to 100 feet, on 8½-inch by 11-inch or larger paper.

2.

The drawing shall provide the following information:

a.

The date, scale, and north directional arrow;

b.

The boundaries of the entire parcel being platted, including all contiguous unplatted property owned by the subdivider;

c.

A legal description of the property being platted;

d.

Identification, dimensions, and area of all proposed lots and address numbering. Interior lots to be eliminated shall be shown by a dashed line and so noted;

e.

The name and location of existing and proposed public rights-of-way;

f.

The location of existing and proposed easements;

g.

The required building setbacks on each proposed lot;

h.

The location of existing and new buildings including distances from property and/or leasehold lines, driveways and parking calculations;

i.

The location of existing natural features, such as streams, rivers, wetlands, shorelines, drainage ways, ravines and steep slopes;

j.

The location and size of utilities, including water, sewer, storm drains, and fire hydrants existing and proposed;

k.

Location of sensitive areas and sensitive area buffers (as well as slopes of 20 percent or greater and drainage or other watercourses) on the site.

F.

A list of owners of adjacent property printed or typed on one-inch by 2⅝-inch mailing labels and the names of any adjacent subdivisions.

G.

Legal descriptions of all tracts contained within the boundaries of the plat.

H.

A description of the method of common management of shared facilities.

(Ord. 3719 § 1, 9/5/2023; Ord. 3122 § 3 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3122 § 3 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

Prior to approval of a BSIP, the following standards and criteria shall be met:

A.

Water supply and fire protection facilities must be adequate to serve the BSIP and comply with the City's comprehensive plan, the urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

B.

Necessary drainage ways or storm drain facilities must be adequate to serve the BSIP as set forth in the comprehensive plan and urban services ordinance development standards.

C.

Appropriate access to all anticipated uses within the site shall be available.

D.

Monumentation of all exterior tract corners shall be completed.

E.

The provision and dedication of streets and rights-of-way must be adequate to serve the BSIP and comply with PAMC 16.04.070 and with the comprehensive plan and urban services ordinance, and the urban services standards and guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.

F.

The BSIP lot arrangement, configuration, and size must comply with the policies of the comprehensive plan and further the attainment of the goals, policies, and objectives of the comprehensive plan. The proposed lots must comply with the requirements of the Zoning Code, Title 17 PAMC, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and PAMC 16.04.070.

G.

The BSIP must be compatible with existing and planned development of the surrounding area.

H.

The site must be zoned commercial or industrial and must be integrated, as defined in PAMC 16.10.015.

I.

Appropriate easements and maintenance agreements for shared facilities, including, but not limited to, circulation, parking, utilities and landscaping must be provided.

J.

When taken as a whole and not considering any interior lot or leasehold lines, the integrated site must meet all zoning and subdivision requirements.

K.

Modifications to the minimum zoning standards for individual lots located within the integrated site, including setbacks, parking, landscaping, lot area, lot coverage, and lot dimension shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, and shall not adversely affect the rest of the integrated site or other properties in the vicinity.

L.

Common improvements necessary to serve any particular phase of development must be sufficient for meeting the zoning and subdivision requirements for that phase.

M.

Access to the integrated site must meet the subdivision ordinance standards. Access within the site must provide for safe and efficient circulation and must meet Fire Department access requirements.

N.

The circulation system must incorporate appropriate provisions and provide sufficient area for safe pedestrian activity to the site from the street and from building to building within the site.

O.

Sign regulations shall be applied to the integrated site as a whole. For example, the number of freestanding signs allowed shall be based upon the BSIP as a site. Individual ownerships within the integrated site shall not be considered separate sites in determining the number of freestanding signs allowed.

P.

Landscaping design standards shall be maintained as required in the underlying zoning development standards.

Q.

Land clearing/grading shall be performed in compliance with the City's clearing/grading/filling ordinances. Land that contains environmentally sensitive and critical areas shall only be developed under the City's regulations for development in those areas.

R.

Each proposed BSIP and the ultimate use of the land therein shall be in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare, and applicants shall present evidence to this effect when requested.

S.

Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions noted herein and those contained in zoning regulations, building codes, or other official regulations, the more restrictive standard shall apply.

T.

A description of the facilities shared by the development complex of mixed commercial and/or industrial businesses shall be provided and the system of common management of those facilities shall be described on the face of the final Mylar.

(Ord. 3122 § 3 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

A.

The Community and Economic Development Director or Planning Commission shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the BSIP within the time requirements of Chapter 18.02 PAMC. Said preliminary decision shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact supporting the decision.

B.

Preliminary approval or approval with conditions shall authorize the applicant to proceed with preparation of the final BSIP.

(Ord. 3122 § 3 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

A.

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

B.

Prior to final approval, a survey shall be performed by a licensed surveyor who shall submit a Mylar to the Community and Economic Development Department for recordation. The Mylar shall be prepared to acceptable survey standards and shall contain the information required in the preliminary drawing. The Mylar shall also contain the required official recording block and signatures of the Community and Economic Development Director, Public Works and Utilities Director, Fire Chief, and the property owner. For those applications that require review by the Planning Commission, provision will be made for the signature of the Chair of the Planning Commission. The survey and plan shall be consistent with the conditions of preliminary approval.

C.

Once the Community and Economic Development Department determines the survey, plan, and any other documents for recording are consistent with the preliminary approval, it will be reviewed by the appropriate City departments and signed by the appropriate City officials.

D.

After being certified for filing by the City, the BSIP survey shall be filed by the applicant with the Clallam County Auditor's Office. The applicant shall pay all costs associated with the filing. The BSIP is not considered final until a copy of the recorded document is returned to the City of Port Angeles Community and Economic Development Department for record keeping purposes.

E.

Upon final approval by the City, all developments shall conform to the BSIP unless an amendment is approved by the City.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3122 § 3 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction within a binding site improvement plan, all improvements required to adequately service that portion of the BSIP for which the building permit will be issued shall be installed. Approval for improvements and finalization of specific individual commercial or industrial lots shall be done administratively.

(Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

If no specific BSIP has been approved within five years of the date of preliminary approval, preliminary approval will expire. The applicant may obtain an extension of the BSIP not to exceed two years by filing a written request with the Community and Economic Development Department prior to the expiration of the five-year period.

(Ord. 3122 § 3 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

Alteration of an approved and recorded BSIP shall be accomplished by application to the Community and Economic Development Department and shall be subject to all procedures and requirements established in this chapter and procedures established in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3122 § 3 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, deleted § 16.10.100 entitled "Appeals," which derived from: Ord. 3719 § 1, adopted Sept. 5, 2023; Ord. 3137 § 3, adopted Feb. 24, 2003; Ord. 3122 § 3 (part), adopted Sept. 27, 2002; and Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 25, 1998.

All provisions, conditions, and requirements of the BSIP shall be legally enforceable against the purchaser or any other person acquiring a lease or other ownership interest of any lot parcel, or tract created pursuant to the BSIP. Any sale, transfer, or lease of any lot or parcel created pursuant to the BSIP that does not conform to the requirements of the BSIP or without binding site plan approval shall be considered a violation of Chapter 58.17 RCW, shall be subject to being restrained by injunctive action and be illegal as provided in Chapter 58.17 RCW, and shall be subject to the general penalty set forth in PAMC 1.24.010.

(Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)

The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for the approval of boundary line adjustments in order to ensure that such divisions of land are accomplished in an orderly manner, with proper records, and in compliance with applicable laws. A boundary line adjustment is intended to apply to boundary changes, or to rectify property use constraints or the location of a lot line. The intent of a boundary line adjustment is not to evade requirements that would be associated with the subdivision, redivision, or distribution of land.

(Ord. 3576 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority of Chapter 58-17 RCW, RCW 35A.63.100(3), and the police power granted the City of Port Angeles by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington.

(Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)

Editor's note— Ord. 3576 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017, deleted § 16.12.030 which pertained to definitions. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.

Editor's note— Ord. 3441 § 5, adopted Nov. 15, 2011, repealed § 16.12.040, which pertained to scope. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.

Application for a boundary line adjustment must be made to the Community and Economic Development Department and include the fee set forth in a resolution authorized by Chapter 1.25 PAMC, see Appendix A. The application must include the signatures of all property owners affected by the adjustment. In addition, an 18-inch by 22-inch drawing, drawn to scale, must be provided with the following information:

A.

Existing and adjusted property lines shown as solid lines;

B.

Distance between existing and adjusted line(s);

C.

Dimensions of all property lines before and after adjustment;

D.

Location of all existing buildings, with nearest distance between each building and all existing and proposed property lines;

E.

Legal description of property (existing and proposed);

F.

Location of existing and proposed easements that are in favor of a public entity;

G.

The location of public and private streets.

(Ord. 3719 § 1, 9/5/2023; Ord. 3122 § 4 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC. The Community and Economic Development Department's decision shall be based on whether or not the proposed boundary line adjustment meets the following standards:

A.

The boundary line adjustment does not create any additional new lots;

B.

The boundary line adjustment does not create any lot which does not meet the minimum lot width and area standards for the zone district in which it is located;

C.

The boundary line adjustment does not increase the degree of nonconformance of structures, lots, or other factors with respect to zoning standards;

D.

The boundary line adjustment makes provision for all necessary utility easements;

E.

The adjusted lots meet the requirements of the short plat ordinance, Chapter 16.04 PAMC, with respect to configuration and access to public streets; or if the existing lots do not meet these requirements, the adjusted lots shall not increase the degree of nonconformity.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3136 § 5, 2/24/2003; Ord. 3122 § 4 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)

A.

A survey shall be prepared and recorded with the County Auditor's Office on an 18-inch by 22-inch reproducible Mylar. Full surveys are not required for boundary line adjustments when a single property line is involved. The Mylar shall show property lines and dimensions, showing the new corners as staked on the ground, building locations, location of easements, and public and private streets. The Mylar shall also contain signatures of all property owners and signature blocks for the Community and Economic Development Director and Public Works and Utilities Director. A copy of the recorded survey shall be provided to the Community and Economic Development Department.

B.

In order to ensure that the adjustment does not create an additional lot, the following wording shall be included on each deed filed as part of the adjustment:

"This conveyance is for the purpose of accomplishing a boundary line adjustment pursuant to RCW 58.17.040(6). It shall not create any additional lots, tracts, parcels, or division. Rather, the land described herein shall merge or be integrated into abutting property presently owned by the grantee(s)."

(Ord. 3136 § 6, 2/24/2003; Ord. 3122 § 4 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2948 § 4, 2/14/1997; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 16.12.080 entitled "Appeals," which derived from: Ord. 3719 § 1, adopted Sept. 5, 2023; Ord. 3136 § 7, adopted Feb. 24, 2003; Ord. 3122 § 4 (part), adopted Sept. 27, 2002; and Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), adopted Jan. 17, 1992.

A.

Any person may submit for City review and approval an application to vacate a subdivision or short subdivision plat, or portion thereof, or any area designated for public use.

B.

The application shall include, at the minimum, the following:

1.

The application shall state the reasons for the proposed vacation and shall contain the signatures of all parties that have an ownership interest in the portion of the subdivision to be vacated;

2.

If the proposed vacation would affect any covenants or would alter the terms and conditions of plat approval, an agreement signed by all parties shall be submitted documenting agreement to the proposed termination or alteration of the covenants and conditions of approval;

3.

A statement of facts demonstrating that the proposed vacation will not adversely affect the public health or safety, and is in the public interest;

4.

A statement of facts demonstrating that the proposed vacation will comply with the provisions of state law, including, but not limited to, RCW 35.79.030, 35.79.035, and 36.87.130, and with PAMC 17.94.050; and

5.

The application must in all respects comply with the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW.

C.

When the vacation application is specifically for a City street, the procedures for street vacation in RCW 35.79 will be used. When the application is for the vacation of the plat together with streets, the procedure for vacation in this chapter will be used, but vacations of streets may not be made that are prohibited under RCW 35.79.030.

D.

Except as provided in this chapter, applications for plat vacations shall be processed as provided in RCW 5.8.17.212.

(Ord. 3664 § 1, 9/15/2020)

A.

Any person may submit for City review and approval an application to alter a subdivision or short subdivision plat, or portion thereof, or any area designated for public use.

B.

Alterations shall be classified as major or minor.

1.

Proposed alterations shall be considered major if the alteration would result in:

i.

A change of the approved land use(s);

ii.

An increase in the number of dwelling units;

iii.

A change in the location or design of approved streets, driveways, or parking areas that affects traffic flows;

iv.

A reduction in the approved parks or open space;

v.

Any change that requires a new or supplemental environmental assessment;

vi.

Substantive changes to required mitigation measures or proposed improvements; or

vii.

A public hearing is requested pursuant to RCW 58.17.215.

2.

A proposed alteration that is not described in subsection B.1 immediately above, shall be considered a minor alteration.

C.

The application shall include, at the minimum, the following:

1.

The application shall state the reasons for the proposed alteration and shall contain the signatures of a majority of parties that have an ownership interest in the portion of the subdivision to be altered;

2.

If the proposed alteration would affect any covenants or would alter the terms and conditions of plat approval, an agreement signed by all parties shall be submitted documenting agreement to the proposed termination or alteration of the covenants and conditions of approval; and

3.

A statement of facts demonstrating that the proposed alteration will not adversely affect the public health or safety, and is in the public interest.

D.

Process for plat alterations. All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

E.

Except as provided in this chapter, applications for alterations shall be processed as provided in RCW 58.17.215.

(Ord. 3742 § 2(Att. B), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3664 § 1, 9/15/2020)

The City may approve an alteration or vacation of a subdivision or short subdivision plat, based on a finding that the proposal:

1.

Complies with the provisions of this title;

2.

Is in the public interest; and

3.

Does not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. 3664 § 1, 9/15/2020)