ORD 2455 ORDINANCE NO .
AN ORDINANCE amending Section 18 . 03 . 040 of the Camas
Municipal Code by revising the defni.itions of " Short Subdivision "
and " Subdivision amending Section 17 . 09 . 010 (A) of the Camas
Municipal Code to permit Short Subdivisions for land being
divided into nine or fewer lots , amending Section 17 . 11 . 01 0 by
modifying the scope of the regulations for subdivisions , and
amending Section 18 . 55 . 110 to include signage requirements for
Short Subdivisions ,
WHEREAS , Chapter 17 . 09 of the Camas Municipal Code establishes procedures for
Short Subdivisions consisting of four or fewer tracts of land , and
WHEREAS , RCW 58 . 17 . 010 ( 6 ) permits local jurisdictions to increase the number of lots
for short subdivisions up to nine , and
WHEREAS9 the City of Camas desires to revise its Short Subdivision ordinance to permit
Short Subdivisions for up to nine lots ,
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMAS AS FOLLOWS :
Section I
Section 18 . 03 , 040 of the Camas Municipal . Code is amended to provide as follows :
18 . 03 . 040 Definitions .
" Short Subdivision " means the division of land into nine or fewer lots ,
sites , or divisions for the purpose of sale or lease .
" Subdivision " means a division or re � division of land into ten or more lots ,
tracts , sites or divisions for the purpose of sale , lease , or transfer of
ownership ,
Section II
Section 17 . 09 . 010 (A) of the Camas Municipal Code is amended to provide as follows :
17 . 09 . 010 Scope :
Ao Except as provided for CMC 1. 7 . 01 . 030 (B ) or a binding site plan under
Chapter 17 . 15 , any land being divided into nine or fewer lots , sites , or
parcels for the purpose of conveyance , shall meet the requirements of this
chapter .
Section III
Section 17 . 11 010 of the Camas Municipal Code is amended to provide as follows .
17 , 11 . 010 Sc : Any land ( a) being divided into ten or more parcels , lots or
sites for the purpose of sale or gift , or (b ) that has been d1vided under the Short
Subdivis OD. procedures within five years and is not. eligible for further short
platting pursuant to CMC Section. 17 , 09 . 010 , shall conform to the procedures and
requirements of th.i. s chapter .
Ordinance No . Page - 2
Section Iv
Section 18 . 55 . 110 of the Camas Municipal Code is amended to provide as follows :
18055 . 110 Application - required information :
Type II or Type III applications include all the materials listed in this subsection .
The Director may waive the submission of any of these materials if not deemed to
be applicable to the specific review sought . Likewise , the Director may require
additional information, beyond that listed in this subsection or elsewhere in the
City Code , such as a traffic study or other report prepared by an appropriate
expert , where needed to address relevant approval *
criteria . In any event , the
applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the application and
all of the supporting documentation . Unless specifically waived by the Director,
the following must be* submitted at the time of application :
A . A copy of a completed City application form ( s ) and required fees ( s) ;
B0 A complete list of the permit approvals sought by the applicant ;
Co A current (within 3 0 days prior to application) mailing list of owners of
real property within 300 feet of the subject parcel , certified as based on the
records of Clark County Assessor .
D . A complete and detailed narrative description that describes the proposed
development, existing site conditions , existing buildings , public facilities
and services and other natural features . The narrative shall also explain
how the criteria are or can be met, ' and address any other information
indicated by staff at the pre - application conference as being required ;
E . Necessary drawings in the quantity specified by the Director ;
F . Copy of the pre - appllcation meeting notes (Type II and Type III) ;
G . SEP A Checklist, if required ;
H . Signage for Type - III applications and Short Subdivisions : Prior to an
applIication being deemed corriplete and scheduled for public . hearing , the
applicant shall . post one four.® foot by eight- foot sign per road frontage . The
sign shall be attached to the ground . with a minimum two four - inch by
four- inch posts or better . The development sign shall remain posted and
in reasonable condition until a: ficial decision of the City is issued , and then
shall be removed by the applicant within fourteen days of the notice of
decision by the City : The sign shall be clearly visible from adjoining
rights - of=way and generally include the following :
( 1 ) Description of proposal ;
(2 ) Types of permit applications on file and being considered by the
City of Camas ;
( 3 ) , Site plan ;
(4 ) Name and phone number of applicant and City of Camas contact,
for additional information ;
( 5 ) If a Type. III application, then a , statement that a public hearing is
required and scheduled . Adequate . space shall be provided for the
date and location of the hearing to be added upon scheduling by
the . City .
Ordinance No . Page - 3
Section V
Section 18 . 55 . 1 20 of the Camas Municipal Code is hereby repealed .
Section VI
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5 ) days from and after its . publication
according to law .
PASSED b the Council and APPROVED b y the Mayor this / da of September
Y Y Y _ Y9
2006 .
SIGNED : Ole
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ATTEST : ,a/L'1. . .,
Clerk
APP VED sof .rm :
ity Att rney