ORD 2483 ORDINANCE N0 ,
AN ORDINANCE amending Title 17 of the Camas Municipal
Code by adopting minor clarification amendments and repealing
certain sections to the Land Development Code .
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
Section I
Sections 17 . 01 . 050 , 17 . 19 . 030 , 17 . 19 . 040 , and 17 . 23 . 010 , and Chapters 17 . 09 , 17 . 11 ,
17 . 15 , and 17 . 21 of the Camas Municipal Code are amended as set forth in Exhibit " A " , attached
hereto and by this reference incorporated herein .
Section II
Sections 17 . 09 . 090 and Chapter 17 . 13 of the Camas Municipal Code are hereby repealed .
Section III
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 the Mayor thi ' da of �� � 2007 .
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Mayor
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Clerk
APPROVED as to form :
City Attorney
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IN CITY OF CAMAS
616 NE Fourth Avenue
P . O . Box 1055
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Camas , WA 98607
Title 17 Land Development
Chapters :
17 . 01 General Provisions
17 . 05 Administration and Enforcement
17 . 07 Boundary Line Adjustments
17 . 09 Short Subdivisions
17 . 11 Subdivisions
17 . 15 Binding Site Plan (BSP )
17 . 19 Design and Improvement Standards
17 . 21 Procedures for Public Improvements
17 . 23 Exceptions , Penalties , Severability, Liability
Chapter 17 . 01 General Provisions
17 . 01 . 010 Title ,
17 . 01 . 020 Purpose .
17 . 01 . 030 Scope and exemptions .
17 . 01 . 040 Dedications ,
17 . 01 . 050 Survey content
17 . 01 . 010 Title .
This code shall be known as the " City of Camas Land Development Code . " ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A
(part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 01 . 020 Purpose .
The purpose of this code is to provide rules , regulations , requirements , and standards for development of
land in the city, insuring that the public health, safety, general welfare , and design standards of. the city
are promoted and protected ; that planned growth , development, and the conservation , protection and
proper use of land are ensured ; that proper provisions for all public facilities including circulation ,
utilities , open space , and services comply with adopted manuals and standards ; and that the goals and
policies of the city of Camas comprehensive plans are furthered through the development of land . ( Ord ,
2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 01 . 030 Scope and exemptions .
A . Scope .
1 . This title is applicable to any development, division of land or modification to an existing lot or parcel
line except as exempted under this title .
2 . Where this code imposes greater restrictions or higher standards upon the development of land than
other laws , ordinances , manuals or restrictive covenants , the provisions of this code shall prevail .
3 . Land divisions shall conform to the requirements of state laws and the standards established by this
title .
B . Exemptions . The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to :
1 . Cemeteries and other burial plots while used for that purpose (RCW 58 . 17 . 040 ( l ) ) ;
2 . Any division of land made by testamentary provision, or the laws of descent (RCW 58 . 17 . 040 ( 3 ) ) ;
3 . Any division of land resulting from a public dedication ; or
4 . Any division of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger (RCW 58 . 17 . 040 (2 ) ) . ( Ord .
2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
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17 . 01 . 040 Dedications .
A . Act of Dedication . The intention to dedicate real property to the public shall be evidenced by showing
the dedication on the plat prepared for approval . All dedications , including easements , rights - of-way and
real property shall be clearly and precisely indicated on the face of the plat . Unless specifically noted
otherwise on the % plat, approval of the plat for recording shall constitute acceptance of the dedications .
Be Public Streets . All streets shown on the final plat and intended for public use shall be offered for
dedication for public use .
C . Tracts . All parcels of land shown on the final plat and intended for public use shall be offered for
dedication for public use , except the approving entity may allow the conveyance of certain public
improvements to be conveyed to a homeowner ' s association or similar nonprofit corporation .
D . Public Trails . All regional , neighborhood and local trails as identified in the Camas parks and open
space comprehensive plan , and intended for public use shall be offered for dedication for public use .
E . Certificate . If the land division includes a dedication, the final plat shall include a certificate of
dedication or reference to a separate written instrument which dedicates all required streets and other
areas to the public , or the homeowner ' s association . The certificate or instrument of dedication shall be
signed and acknowledged before a notary public by every person having any ownership interest in the
lands divided and recorded as part of the final plat . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A ( part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 01 . 050 Survey content .
A . Information . when a survey is required the following information shall be included :
1 . The name of the plat, graphic scale and north arrow . The survey shall be done to a reasonable scale on
a standard sheet of mylar .
2 . Existing features such as streams , streets , railroads and structures , critical areas (wetlands , steep
slopes , environmentally protected) existing wells , easements , potential lines of dispute .
3 . The lines and names of all existing or platted streets or other public ways , trails , parks , playgrounds ,
and easements adjacent to the final plat, land division or dedication , including municipal boundaries ,
county lines , township lines and section lines .
4 . Legal description of the boundaries , including the county tax serial number for each property
described .
5 . A complete survey of the section or sections in which the plat, tract, parcel , lot or replat is located , if
necessary, including :
a . All stakes , monuments or other evidence found on the ground and used to determine the boundaries of
the land division . Location and monuments found or reset with respect to any established centerline of
streets adjacent to or within the proposed land division . All other monuments found or established in
making the survey of this land division or required to be installed by provisions of this title .
b . City or county boundary lines when crossing or adjacent to the land division .
C . The location and width of streets and easements intersecting the. boundary of lots and tracts .
d . Tract, block and lot boundary lines ; street rights - of--way with centerlines , dimensions , bearings , radii ,
arcs and central angles , points of curvature and tangent bearings . Tract boundaries , lot boundaries and
street bearings shall be shown to the nearest second with basis of bearings . All distances shall be shown
to the nearest one -hundredth foot .
e . The width and location of existing and proposed easements and rights - of--way .
Be Residential surveys shall also include the following :
1 . Lot and phase numbers beginning with the number one and numbered consecutively without omission
or duplication .
2 . Tracts to be dedicated to any public or private purpose shall be distinguished from lots intended for
general development with notes stating their purpose and any limitations .
3 . Building Envelopes . The plat shall identify the potentially buildable area , to include identification of
required setbacks :
4 . Land Inventory . The land inventory shall include the following :
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a . Total acreage ;
b . Total developed acreage ;
c . Total lot area;
d . Total infrastructure acreage ( includes storm pond) ,
e . Total tract area ( if not included in subsection (B ) (4 ) ( d) or (f) of this section) ;
f. Total acreage of critical areas ( i . e . ,, wetlands , steep slopes , buffer zones , stream beds , conservation
areas ) ;
g . Total acreage of recreational open spaces (not included in subsection (B ) (4 ) ( e) or (f) of this section
i . e . , that portion of land set aside for trails ) .
C . Statements . The plat shall include the following certificates and statements , and certificates of
dedication when required :
1 . A certificate with the seal of and signature of the surveyor responsible for the survey and preliminary
plat : in accordance with RCW 58 . 09 . 080 .
2 . Certification of examination and approval by the county assessor .
3 . Recording certificate for completion by the Clark County auditor .
4 . Signature lines for the City of Camas community development director or designee , and fire chief or
designee .
5 . Certification by the public works director or designee that the developer has complied with the
following :
a . All improvements have been installed in accordance with the requirements of this title and with the
preliminary plat approval ;
b . All improvements meet current public works drawing standards for road , utility and drainage
construction. plans ;
C . Original and reproducible mylar- or electronic records in a format approved by the public works
director or designee and certified by the designing engineer as being " as constructed " have been
submitted for city records .
6 . All subdivision plats shall also include certificates and statements for :
a . City of Camas finance director certificate that states there are no delinquent special assessments , and
that all special assessments on any of the property that is dedicated as streets , alleys or for other public
use are paid in full at the date of certification ,
b . Signature line for the Mayor of the City of Camas .
D . Monumentation ,
1 . Imprinted Monument . All monuments set in land division shall be at least one -half inch by twenty-
four- inch steel bar or rod , or equivalent, with durable cap imprinted with the license number of the land
surveyor setting the monument .
2 . Centerline Monument . After paving, except as provided in CMC Chapter 17 . 19 , monuments shall be
driven flush with the finished road surface at the following intersections :
a . Centerline intersections ;
b . Points of intersection of curves if placement falls within the paved area; otherwise , at the beginnings
and endings of curves ;
C . Intersections of the plat boundaries and street centerlines .
3 . Property Line Monumentation . All front corners , rear corners , and beginnings and endings of curbs
shall be set with monuments , except as provided in CMC Chapter 17 . 19 . In cases where street curbs are
concentric and/or parallel with front right- of-way lines ; front property line monumentation may be
provided by brass screws or concrete nails at the intersections of curb lines and the projections of side
property lines . If curb monumentation is used, it shall be noted on the plat, and also that such
monumentation is good for projection of line only and not for distance .
4 . Post-Monumentation . All monuments for exterior boundaries of the land division shall be set and
referenced on the plat prior to plat recording . Interior monuments need not be set prior to recording if the
developer certifies that the interior monuments shall be set within ninety days of final land division
construction inspection by the public works department, and if the developer guarantees such interior
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monumentation .
5 . Post-Monumentation Bonding . In lieu of setting interior monuments prior to final platrecording as
provided in CMC Chapter 17 . 19 . The public works director may accept a performance bond in an
amount and with surety and conditions satisfactory to the director or other secure method as the public
works director may require , providing for and securing the actual setting of the interior monuments .
( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A ( part) ) , 2006 ) .
Chapter 17 . 05 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
17 . 05 . 010 Planning control area .
17 . 05 . 020 Compliance required .
17 . 05 . 010 Planning control area .
There is created within the city a planning control area consisting of all area within the city shown on the
official map known as the zoning map . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part)) , 2006 )
17 . 05 . 020 Compliance required .
Every partitioning or division of land within the planning control area must comply with the regulations
of this title , and must be approved in accordance with the procedures set forth in this title . ( Ord . 2443 § 2
(Exh . A (part)) , 2006 )
Chapter 17 . 07 BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS
17 . 07 . 010 Purpose .
17 . 07 . 020 Scope .
17 . 07 . 030 Process .
17 . 07 . 040 Approval .
17 . 07 . 050 Recording ,
17 . 07 . 060 Expiration .
17 . 07 . 010 Purpose .
It is the intent to provide an efficient and timely process that, allows consistent review ; to ensure such
actions do not create nonconformities with zoning and other city regulations ; to provide a permanent
record of boundary line adjustments , and to ensure provisions are made for access and utility easements .
( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 20006)
17 . 07 . 020 Scope.
This chapter applies to all boundary line adjustments , which do not otherwise occur as part of a short
plat, subdivision , binding site plan or qualify as exempt under CMC Section 17 . 01 . 030 (B ) . (Ord . 2443 §
2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 07 . 030 Process .
. Boundary line adjustments shall be processed as a Type I decision as set forth in - CMC Chapter 18 . 55 .
A . Boundaryline adjustments for the purpose of creating a buildable lot will require a survey and
property monuments prior to final approval .
B . Boundary line adjustments for the purpose of enhancing an already buildable lot and not contributing
to the building envelope , nor making either lot nonconforming to existing zoning minimums may be
exempt from survey at the discretion of the community development director . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A
( part) ) , 2006 )
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17 . 07 . 040 Approval .
In order to receive approval , the applicant must submit to the community development department a
complete application , in quantities specified by the city, and meet the criteria for approval .
A . A complete application consists of the following :
1 . A completed application on a form provided by the community development department and
application fee .
2 . A neat and readable plan, drawn to a standard decimal ( engineer) scale .
3 . Criteria . The preliminary plan shall require the following information :
a . Property lines , with those that remain in their existing location shown as a solid line , those that are
being moved or removed shown as a dashed line , and those that have been relocated shown as a solid
line and clearly identified as a relocated line ;
b . Dimensions of all property lines and total square footage of the lots , before and after the adjustment;
c . Location and footprint of all structures on the site and their setbacks from existing and newly created
property lines ;
d . Location and . purpose of all easements on the site ;
e . Location , purpose of any newly created or extended easements proposed ;
f. Location of adjacent public roads and points of access from the public road ( s ) if a lot does not front on
a public road , ' show how and where access is provided ;
g . Calculations that demonstrate that required yard of all adjusted properties satisfy health and public
safety requirements of the fire and building codes .
B . In order to approve a boundary line adjustment, the community development department shall
determine the proposal complies with the following criteria :
1 . No additional lots , sites , parcels , tracts or divisions are created .
2 . The adjustment will not create nonconforming lots , with respect to zoning dimension and area
standards , zoning setbacks and lot area coverage standards identified in CMC Chapter 18 . 09 .
3 . The degree of nonconformance on existing nonconforming lots with respect to zoning dimension and
area standards , zoning setbacks and floor area ratio are not increased .
4 . All lots have legal access to a public road . Existing required private access road improvements and
easements are not diminished below city street standards for lots that are served by a private access road .
5 . Existing easements for utilities conform to adopted standards for their intended function , or they are
extended , moved or otherwise altered to an approved location . The applicant shall be responsible for the
relocation of any installed utilities .
6 . The adjustment does not create any. nonconformity with respect to the adopted building code , fire
code or any other locally administered regulation . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 07 . 050 Recording .
A . Upon approval , prior to recording the boundary adjustment, the following must be submitted to the
community development department for review and signature .
1 , A checklist completed ' by the applicant and including the following :
a . Survey of the Boundary Line Adjustment . In the event that the community development director has
exempted the boundary line adjustment from survey, the property owner must submit an exhibit
indicating new lot dimensions , placement of existing buildings on the lots and the total square feet of the
amended lots ;
b . Before and after legal descriptions ofthe affected lots ;
c . Affidavit of ownership ; and
d . Other documentation necessary to demonstrate any conditions of the approval imposed as a result of a
review has been met .
B . The applicant will be responsible for picking up the approved documents from the planning division
and recording them with the Clark County auditor ' s office . A copy of the recorded documents must be
returned to the planning division . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh , A (part) ) , 2006 )
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17 . 07 . 060 Expiration .
The boundary line adjustment application shall expire if it has not been recorded within one year from
the date of approval . Upon written request from the applicant prior to the expiration date , the community
development director is authorized to grant one extension , not to exceed six months . ( Ord . 2443 § 2
(Exh . A (part)) ; 2006 )
Chapter 17 . 09 SHORT SUBDIVISIONS
17 . 09 . 010 Scope .
17 . 09 . 020 Decision process .
17 . 09 . 03 0 Preliminary short plat approval .
17 . 09 . 040 Expiration ,
17 . 09 . 050 Limitations on further subdivision .
17 . 09 . 060 Contiguous short plats .
17 . 09 . 010 Scope .
A . Except as provided in CMC Section 17 . 01 . 030 (B ) or a binding site plan under Chapter 17 . 15 of this
title, any land being divided into nine or fewer lots , sites or parcels for the purpose of conveyance , shall
meet the requirements of this chapter .
B . Tracts may be in addition to the lot count provided that the tract is reserved as forested lands , part of
the open space network, serving as ' stormwater detention or set aside as an unbuildable area due to
critical lands . ( Ord . 2455 § 2 , 2006 ; Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 09 . 020 Decision process .
Applications for short plat approval shall be processed as a Type II decision, subject to the provisions of
CMC Chapter 18 . 55 . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part)) , 2006 )
17 . 09 . 030 Preliminary short plat approval .
A . Preapplication .
1 . In accordance with CMC Chapter 18 . 55 , the applicant must proceed with the formal preapplication
process prior to application submittal for review .
2 . The applicant shall submit to the community development department the preapplication form and
copies of their proposal drawn to an engineer scale on paper, showing lot sizes , topography and overall
lot dimensions .
B . Application/Fees . The following items are required , in quantities specified by the city of Camas , for a
complete short plat application for preliminary approval . Items may be waived if, in the judgment of the
community development director, they are not applicable to the proposal :
1 . Completed general application form as prescribed by the community development director with the
applicable application fee ;
2 . A complete , signed SEPA checklist application , and applicable fee., if required;
3 . Complete and submit a transportation impact study to determine the adequacy of the transportation
system to serve the proposed developments and to mitigate impacts of the proposal on the surrounding
transportation system, if required ;
4 . Complete applications for other required land use approvals applicable to the proposal ;
5 . Vicinity map showing location of the site ; and
6 . Site and development plans which provide the following information :
a . a preliminary plat map meeting the standards identified in CMC 17 . 01 . 050 ;
b . The names of owners of adjacent land and the names of any adjacent subdivisions ,
c . Lines marking the boundaries of the existing lot( s ) ( any existing lot to be eliminated should be a
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dashed line and so noted) ,
idths and dimensions of existing and proposed public street rights - of--way, public
d . Names , Locations , w
and private access easements , parks and other open spaces , reservations , and utilities ;
e . Location , footprint and setbacks of all existing structures on the site ,
f Lot area and lot line dimensions for each lot,
g . Location of proposed new property lines and numbering of each lot,
h . Location of proposed building envelopes ,
i . Location; dimensions and purpose of existing and proposed easements . Provide recorded documents
that identify the nature and extent of existing easements ,
j . Location of any proposed dedications ,
k . Existing and proposed topography at two - foot contour intervals , extending to five feet beyond the
project boundaries ,
1 . Location of any critical areas and critical area buffers , to indicate compliance with all applicable
provisions of the critical areas legislation , as required under Title 16 and Title 18 of this code ,
m . Description , location and size of existing and proposed storm drainage facilities , and roads to service
the lots ;
n . Locations of all fire hydrants within five hundred feet of the proposal ; and
o . A survey of existing significant trees as required under 18 . 31 . 080 CMC .
7 . For properties with slopes of 10 % or greater a preliminary grading plan will be required with the
development application that shows :
a . two foot contours ;
b . the proposed lots and existing topography ;
c . the proposed lots with proposed topography ; and
d . total quantities of cut and fill .
8 . Preliminary stormwater plan .
9 . For properties with slopes of 10 % or greater a geotechnical report will be required per CMC Chapter
16 . 90 .
10 . A narrative addressing ownership and maintenance of open spaces , stormwater facilities , public trails
and critical areas , and the applicable approval criteria and standards of the Camas Municipal Code .
C . Review Procedures .
1 . Referral to Other Departments . Upon receipt of a complete application for a short subdivision , the
community development department shall transmit one copy of the application to any department or
agency deemed necessary to review the proposal .
2 . Additional Submittals . The review process will determine if additional studies or submittals are
required with regard to SEPA , critical areas , archeological or historical significance . If further material is
required , the review process will stop until the required information is submitted in accordance with
CMC Chapter 18 . 5 5 .
3 . Proposed short subdivisions located adjacent to the :right- of-way of state highways shall be submitted
to the Washington Department of Transportation ( WSDOT ) for review , consideration and
recommendation . This condition may be satisfied as part of the SEPA process . However, if a SEPA
checklist is not required, it is the applicant ' s responsibility to notify WSDOT of the proposal .
Recommendations from Washington Department of Transportation shall be included in the conditions of
approval for the short subdivision .
4 . Community Development Director . The community development director or designee may approve ,
approve with modifications , or deny the application for a preliminary short plat .
D . Criteria for Preliminary Short Plat Approval . The community development director or designee shall
base their decision on an application for preliminary plat approval on the following criteria :
1 . The proposed short plat is in conformance with the Camas comprehensive plan , neighborhood traffic
management plan, Camas parks and open space comprehensive plan , and any other city adopted plans ;
2 . Provisions have been made for water, storm drainage , erosion control and sanitary sewage disposal for
the short . plat which are consistent with current standards and plans as adopted in the Camas Design
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Standard Manual ;
3 : Provisions have been made for roads , utilities , street lighting, street trees , . and other improvements that
are consistent with the six-year street plan , the Camas Design Standard Manual and other state adopted
standards and plans ;
4 . Provisions have been made for dedications , easements and reservations ;
5 . Appropriate provisions are made to address all impacts identified by the transportation impact study ;
6 . The design , shape and orientation of the proposed lots are appropriate to the proposed use for which
the lots are intended ;
7 . Provisions are made for the maintenance of commonly owned private facilities ;
8 . The short plat complies with the relevant requirements of the Camas land development and zoning
codes , and all other relevant local regulations ; and
9 . That the plat meets the requirements of Chapter 58 . 17 RCW and other applicable state and local laws
which were in effect at the time of preliminary plat approval . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A ( part)) , 2006 )
17 . 09 . 040 Expiration .
If the short plat is not recorded within five years of the date of preliminary short plat approval , the short
plat shall become null and void . Upon written request by the developer prior to the expiration date , the
community development director may grant one extension of not more than one year . ( Ord . 2443 § 2
( Exh . A (part) ) ,' 2006 )
17 . 09 . 050 Limitations on further subdivision .
Any land short platted shall not be further divided for a period of five years after the final short plat is
recorded without following the provisions for subdivision . This provision applies to any lots , tracts or
parcels recorded as part of the plat . (Ord . 2443 § 2 ( Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 09 . 060 Contiguous short plats .
No application for a short plat shall be approved if the land being divided is held in common ownership
with a contiguous parcel that has been divided in a short plat within the preceding five years . ( Ord . 2443
§ 2 (Exh .' A (part) ) , 2006 )
Chapter 17 . 11 SUBDIVISIONS
17 . 11 : 010 Scope .
17 . 11 . 020 Decision process .
17 . 11 . 030 Preliminary subdivision plat approval .
17 . i 1 . 040 Phasing .
17 . 11 . 050 Limitations on further subdivision .
17 . 11 . 060 Expiration ,
17 . 110, 010 Scope .
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 divided under the short subdivision 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 this chapter . ( Ord . 2455 § 3 , 2006 : Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 11 . 020 Decision process .
Applications for preliminary plat approval shall be processed as Type III decision subject to the
provisions of CMC Chapter 18 . 55 . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A ( part)) , 2006 )
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17 . 11 . 030 Preliminary subdivision plat approval .
A . Preapplication .
1 . In accordance with CMC Chapter 18 . 55 the applicant must proceed with the formal preapplication
process prior to application submittal review .
2 . The applicant shall submit to the community development department the preapplication .form and
copies of their proposal drawn to an engineer scale on paper, showing lot sizes , topography, and overall
lot dimensions .
B . Application . The following items are required , in quantities specified by community development
department, for a complete application for preliminary subdivision approval . Items may be waived if , in
the judgment of the community development director or designee , the items are not applicable to the
particular proposal :
1 . Completed general application form as prescribed by the community development director, with the
applicable application fees ;
2 . A complete and signed SEPA checklist . The SEPA submittal should also include a legal description of
the parcel ( s ) from deed ( s ),
3 . Complete applications for other required land use approvals applicable to the proposal ;
4 . A vicinity map showing location of the site ,
5 . A survey of existing significant trees as required under CMC 18 . 31 . 080 ;
6 . All existing conditions shall be delineated . Site and development pians shall provide the following
information .
a . A plat map meeting the standards identified in CMC Section 17 . 01 . 050 ,
b . Owners of adjacent land and the names of any adjacent subdivisions ,
c . Lines marking the boundaries of the existing lot( s ) ( any existing lot to be eliminated should be a
dashed line and so noted) ,
d . Names , locations , widths and dimensions of existing and proposed public street rights - of way and
easements and private access easements , parks and other open spaces , reservations and utilities ,
e . Location of sidewalks , street lighting and street trees ,
f. Location , footprint and setbacks of all existing structures on the site ,
g . Lot area and dimensions for each lot,
h . Location of proposed new property lines and numbering of each lot,
i . Location of the proposed building envelopes and sewer tanks ,
J Location , dimension and purpose of existing and proposed easements . Provide recorded documents
that identify the nature and extent of existing easements , _
k . Location of any proposed dedications ,
1 . Existing topography, field measured at two - foot contour intervals extending to five feet beyond prof ect
boundaries ,
m . Location of any critical areas and critical area buffers to indicate compliance with all applicable
provisions of the critical areas legislation ,
n . Description , location and size of existing and proposed utilities , storm drainage facilities and roads to
service the lots ,
o . Finished floor elevations for lots located in flood plain ,
p . Location of all existing fire hydrants within five hundred feet of the proposal .
7 . For properties with slopes of 10 % or greater a preliminary grading plan will be required with the
development application that shows .
a . two foot contours ;
b . the proposed lots and existing topography ;
c . the proposed lots with proposed topography ; and
d . total quantities of cut and fill
8 . Preliminary stormwater plan
9 . For properties with slopes of 10 % or greater a geotechnical report will be required per CMC Chapter
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10 . Clark County assessor ' s maps which show the location of each property within three hundred feet of
the subdivision ,
11 . Applicant shall furnish one set of mailing labels for all property owners as provided in CMC
18 . 55 . 110 .
12 . Complete and submit a transportation impact study to determine the adequacy of the transportation
system to % serve% a proposed development and to mitigate impacts of the proposal on the surrounding
transportation system ; and
13 . A narrative addressing ownership and maintenance of open spaces , stormwater facilities , public trails
and critical areas , and the applicable approval criteria and standards of the Camas Municipal Code . It
should also . address any proposed . building conditions or restrictions .
C . Review Procedures .
1 . Referral to Other Departments . Upon receipt of a complete preliminary plat application, the
community development department shall transmit one copy of the preliminary plat to any department or
agency deemed necessary to review the proposal .
2 . The review process shall follow the guidelines of CMC Chapter 18 . 55 for a Type III application .
3 . Public Notice and Public Hearing . The process for public notice , hearings , decisions and appeals shall
be as provided for Type III decisions as identified in CMC Chapter 18 . 55 .
D . Criteria for Preliminary Plat Approval . The hearings examiner decision on an application for
preliminary plat approval shall be based on the following criteria :
1 . The proposed subdivision is in conformance with the Camas comprehensive plan , parks and open
space comprehensive plan , neighborhood traffic management plan , and any other city adopted plans ;
2 . Provisions have been . made for water, storm drainage , erosion control and sanitary sewage disposal for
the subdivision that are consistent with current standards and plans as adopted in the Camas Design
Standard Manuals
3 . Provisions have been made for road , utilities , street lighting, street trees and other improvements that
are consistent with the six-year street plan, the Camas Design Standard Manual and other state adopted
standards and plans ;
4 . Provisions have been made for dedications , easements and reservations ;
5 . The design , shape and orientation of the proposed lots are appropriate to the proposed use ;
6 . The subdivision complies with the relevant requirements of the Camas land development and zoning
codes , and all other relevant local regulations ;
7 . Appropriate provisions are made to address all impacts identified by the transportation impact study ;
8 . Appropriate provisions for maintenance of commonly owned private facilities have been made .,
9 . Appropriate provisions , in accordance with RCW 58 . 17 . 110 , are made for :
a . The public health ; safety, and general welfare and for such open spaces , drainage ways , streets , or
roads , alleys or other public ways , transit stops , potable water supplies , sanitary wastes , parks and
recreation , playgrounds, schools and school grounds and all other relevant facts , including sidewalks and
other planning features that assure safe conditions at school bus shelter/stops , and for students who e
walk to and from school ; and
b . The public use and interest will be served by the platting of such subdivision and dedication .
10 . The application and plans shall be consistent with the applicable regulations of the adopted
comprehensive plans , shoreline master plan, state and local environmental acts and ordinances in
accordance with . RCW 36 . 70B . 030 . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 11 . 040 Phasing .
The subdivider may develop and record the subdivision in phases . Any phasing proposal shall be
submitted foreview rat preliminary plat . In addition to meeting criteria in CMC Chapter 18 . 23 , approval
of the phasing plan shall be based upon making the following findings :
A . The phasing plan includes all land contained within the approved preliminary plat, including areas
where off.- site . improvements are being made .
Be The sequence and timing of development is identified on a map .
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C . Each phase shall consist of a contiguous group of lots that meets all pertinent development standards
on its own . The phase cannot rely on future phases for meeting any city codes with the exception of
storm drainage facilities . . Storm drainage must be adequate for each phase , and the stormwater plan must
adequately meet the needs of the entire development . Storm drainage facility must be included in the
first phase .
D . Each phase provides adequate circulation and utilities . Public works has determined that all street and
other public improvements , including but not limited to erosion control improvements , are assured .
Deferment of some improvements may be allowed pursuant to CMC Chapter 17 . 21 .
E . Specific improvements necessary for the entire development may be required to be completed with
the first phase , regardless of phase design or completion schedule of future phases , e . g . , storm pond must
be completed regardless of area where storm pond is located . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 11 . 050 Limitations on further subdivision .
Any land subdivided shall not be further divided for a period of five years after the final plat is recorded .
This provision applies to any lots , tracts , or parcels recorded as part of the plat . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A
(part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 11 . 060 Expiration ,
A . The subdivision approval shall expire within five years from the date of preliminary plat approval by
city councils The applicant may request in writing prior to the expiration of the five years, a request to
city council for a one -year extension .
B . For an application timely submitted pursuant to terms of CMC Section 17 . 11 . 040 , city council may ,
upon approval of the preliminary plat, extend the proposed timeline for phased development to seven
years maximum from date of preliminary approval to the final plat of the last phase .
C . Expired subdivisions , or expired phases of subdivisions must make a new land use application, and
shall not be permitted to amend or revise the expired preliminary plats . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A ( part) ) ,
2006 )
Chapter 17 . 15 BINDING SITE PLAN (BSP)
17 . 15 . 010 Purpose .
17 . 15 . 020 Scope .
17 . 15 . 03 0 Preliminary binding site plan (BSP ) approval .
17 . 15 . 040 Final approval of plan .
17 . 15 . 0 5 0 Improvements .
17 . 15 . 060 Revision of plan .
17 . 15 . 010 Purpose .
This chapter is established to accommodate the division of land for the purpose of sale or lease of
property within an integrated commercial or industrial center . This land division allows certain zoning
standards including, for example , minimum parking, setbacks , landscaping, lot area and lot dimension
on the individual lots to be modified provided the standards for the entire center are met . ( Ord . 2443 § 2
(Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 15 . 020 Scope .
A binding site plan application may be submitted for a project located on any land zoned commercial or
ided for the purpose of sale or 1 lease consistent with the terms of this
industrial , which is being div
chapter . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 15 . 030 Preliminary binding site plan (BSP) approval .
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A . Application/Fees . The following items are required, in quantities specified by community
development department, for a complete binding site plan (BSP ) application . Items may be waived if in
the judgment of the community development director the items are not applicable to the particular
proposal :
1 . Completed binding site plan application form as prescribed by the community development
department director with the appropriate fee ;
2 . Completed application checklist ;
3 . ' That a title insurance report furnished by the developer/owner confirms the title of the land , and the
proposed subdivision is vested in the name of the owner( s ) whose signature ( s) appears on the plat
certificate ;
if required . The SEPA submittal should also include :
4 . A complete SEPA checklist application
a . Legal description of the parcel ( s ) from deed( s) , and
b . Proposed BSP no larger than eleven inches by seventeen inches ( eight and one-half inches by eleven
inches preferred if legible) .
5 . Complete applications for other required land use approvals applicable to the proposal ;
6 . Vicinity map showing location of the site ;
7 . A survey prepared to the standards specified in CMC Section 17 . 01 . 050 ;
8 . Site and development plans that provide the following information . The plans shall be neat and
accurate on a decimal scale sufficient in size and detail to demonstrate the BSP meets the ordinance
requirements , on paper sheets in record of survey format :
a . The owners of adjacent land and the names of any adjacent subdivisions ,
b . Lines making the boundaries of the existing lot( s ) ( any existing lot to be eliminated should be a
dashed line and so noted ) ,
, widths and dimensions of existing and proposed public street rights - of-way and
c . Names , locations
easements and private access easements , parks and other open spaces , reservations and utilities ,
d . Location of sidewalks , street lighting and street trees ,
e . Location , footprint and setbacks of all existing structures on the site ,
f. Lot area and dimensions for each lot,
g . Location of proposed new property lines and numbering of each lot,
h . Location of proposed dedications ,
i . Existing and proposed topography at two - foot contour intervals extending to five feet beyond the,
project boundaries ,
J . Location of critical areas and critical area buffers to indicate compliance with all applicable provisions
of the critical areas legislation,
k . Description , location and size of existing and proposed utilities , fire hydrants , storm drainage facilities
and roads to service the lots ,
1 . Expected location of new buildings and driveways , including finished floor elevations of the buildings ,
m . Demonstrate that the parking calculations meet requirements of CMC Chapter 18 . 11 ,
n . Proposed cross easement and maintenance agreement for shared parking, circulation, utility and
landscaping improvements ,
o . Legal descriptions of all tracts located within the boundaries of the BSP , and
p . Other items as may be required by code .
9 . For properties with slopes of 10 % or greater a preliminary grading plan will be required with the
development application that shows .
a . two foot contours ;
b . the proposed lots and existing topography ;
c . the proposed lots with proposed topography ; and
d . total quantities of cut and fill .
10 . Preliminary stormwater plan .
11 . For properties with slopes of 10 % or greater a geotechnical report will be required per CMC Chapter
16 . 90 .
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B . Review Procedures . An application for binding site plan shall be reviewed and acted upon in the same
manner prescribed in Chapter 17 . 094 for short subdivisions .
C . Approval Criteria .
1 . Prior to approval of any binding site plan , the community development director shall insure that the
following improvements are provided to sufficiently service the anticipated uses throughout the
proposed plan and meet the following decision criteria ,
a . Provisions have been made for water, storm drainage , erosion control and sanitary sewer disposal that
are consistent with the Camas Design Standard Manual and other state adopted standards and plans ;
b . Provisions for road , utilities , street lighting, street trees ," access to off- street parking and loading and
other improvements consistent with the six-year street plan , the Camas Design Standard Manual and
other state adopted standards and plans ;
c . Street signs must be in place , fire apparatus access complete to most current adopted International Fire
Code standards , and fire hydrants shall be flow tested by a Washington State licensed fire sprinkler
contractor . Flow test results shall be submitted to the fire department . Fire hydrant locations shall be
verified by the fire department; "
d . Provisions have been made for all public dedications , and/or easements ; and
e . Monumentation of all exterior site corners .
2 . The site is zoned commercial or industrial and meets the definition of an integrated site .
3 . Appropriate easements and maintenance agreements for shared facilities , including but not limited to ,
circulation , parking, utilities and landscaping , have been provided .
4 . When taken as a whole , and not considering any interior lot lines , the integrated site meets all the
zoning and subdivision requirements .
5 . Modifications to the minimum zoning standards for individual lots located within the integrated site ,
including setbacks , parking , landscaping , lot area and lot- dimension are not detrimental to the public
health , safety and welfare , do not adversely affect the rest of the integrated site or other properties in the
vicinity .
6 . Common improvements necessary to serve any particular phase of development must be sufficient for
meeting the zoning and subdivision requirements for that phase .
7 . The circulation system incorporates appropriate provisions for safe pedestrian activity to the site from
the street, and from building to building within the site ,
8 . The sign regulations shall be applied4 to the integrated site as a whole . For example , the number of
freestanding signs allowed is based on one site within the binding site plan . Individual ownership within
the integrated site are not considered to be separate sites in determining the number of freestanding signs
allowed .
9 . Comply with yard requirements of the most current adopted International Building Code . ( Ord : 2443 .
§ 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 15 . 040 Final approval of plan .
A . Prior to the plan being granted final approval a survey, prepared by a licensed I
surveyor to the
standards contained in CMC Section 17 . 01 . 050 , shall be submitted to the community development
director with the final plan.. The survey and plan shall be consistent with the preliminary approval .
B . Once the community development director determines the survey, plan and other . documents for
recording are consistent with the preliminary approval , it will be certified for filing by _the community
development director .
C . After being certified for filing by the community development director, binding site plans and survey
shall be filed by the applicant with the Clark County department of records and elections . The applicant
shall pay all costs associated with this filing .
D . A copy of the recorded documents shall be returned to the city community development department
prior to issuance of any building permits for construction within the site . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) ,
2006 )
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17 . 15 . 050 Improvements .
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction within a binding site plan , all improvements
required to adequately service that portion of the plan for which the building permit will be issued shall
be installed or bonded in accordance with CMC Chapters 17019 and 17 . 21 . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A
(part) ) , 200 .6 )
17 . 15 . 060 Revision of plan .
Alteration of an approved and recorded binding site plan shall be accomplished by application to the
community development director as set forth in CMC Chapter 18 . 55 . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) ,
2006 )
Chapter 17 . 19 DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
17 . 19 . 010 Applicability .
17 . 19 . 020 Improvements ; supervision, inspections and permits required .
17 . 19 . 03 . 0 Tract, block and lot standards .
17 . 19 . 040 Infrastructure standards .
17 . 19 . 010 Applicability .
The standards set forth within this chapter are minimum standards applicable to land development .
Based on the complexity or circumstances of the project or site conditions location ( e . g . critical areas ) ,
the decision maker may require a land development to be designed to exceed the minimum standards or
impose conditions deemed in the public interest . ( Oral . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A ( part)) , 2006 )
17 . 19 . 020 Improvements , supervision , inspections and permits required .
A . Required Improvements .
1 . Every developer shall be required to grade and pave streets and alleys , install curbs and gutters ,
sidewalks , monuments , sanitary and storm sewers , water mains , fire hydrants , street lights and street
name signs , underground transmission lines , together with all appurtenances in accordance with
specifications and standards in the Camas Design Standard Manual , the six-year street plan , the Puget
Sound Stormwater. Manual and other state and local adopted standards and plans as may be applicable .
2 . Other improvements installed at the option of the developer shall conform to city requirements .
3 . Existing wells , septic tanks and septic drain fields shall be abandoned , in accordance with state and
county guidelines regardless of lots or properties served by such utility unless otherwise approved by
public works director .
B . Supervision and Inspection . The city engineering department shall be responsible for the supervision
and inspection of all improvements required as a condition of a land use . All improvements shall be
certified in writing as � completed in accordance with plans and specifications .
C . Permits : Prior to proceeding with any improvements , the applicant shall obtain those permits from the
city as are necessary . The applicant is . also responsible for complying with .all applicable permit
requirements of other & federal , state and local agencies . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A ( part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 19 . 030 Tract, block and lot standards .
A . Environmental Considerations .
1 . Critical Areas . Land that contains a critical area or its buffer as defined in Title 18 of this code , or is
subject to the flood hazard regulations , shall be platted to show the standards and. requirements of the
critical areas .
2 . Vegetation . In addition to meeting the requirements of CMC Chapter 18 . 3 1 , Tree Regulations , every
reasonable effort shall be made to preserve existing significant trees and vegetation , and integrate them
into the land use design .
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3 . Density transfers may be applicable if developer preserves critical areas . See Chapter 18 . 09 of this
code .
B . Blocks . Blocks shall be wide enough to allow two tiers of lots , except where abutting a major street or
prevented by topographical conditions or size of the property, in which case the city council may
approve a single tier .
C . Compatibility with Existing Land Use and Plans .
1 . Buffer Between Uses . Where single - family residential lots are to be adjacent to multiple - family ,
commercial or industrial land use districts , and where natural separation does not exist, adequate
landscape buffer strips and/or solid fences for purposes of buffering sound , restricting access , pedestrian
safety and privacy shall be provided .
2 . Conformity with Existing Plans . The location of all streets shall conform to any adopted plans for
streets in the city . The proposed land use shall respond to and complement city ordinances , resolutions
and comprehensive plans .
3 . Other City Regulations . All land use shall comply with all adopted city regulations . In the event of a
conflict, the more restrictive regulation shall apply .
4 . Accessory Structures. . If land development would result in an accessory structure remaining alone on a
lot, the structure must be demolished before final plat approval .
D . Lots . The lot size , width, shape and orientation shall conform to zoning provisions and the following :
1 . Each lot must have frontage and access onto a public street, except as may otherwise be provided ( e . g .
approved private roads ) ;
2 . Side Lot Lines . The side lines of lots shall run at right angles to the street upon which the lots face as
far as practical , or on curved streets they shall be radial to the curve ;
3 . Building Envelopes . No lot shall be . created without a building envelope of a size and configuration
suitable for the type of development anticipated ,
a . For single - family detached housing, a suitable size and configuration generally includes a building
envelope capable of siting a forty - foot by forty- foot square dwelling within the building envelope .
b . Other factors in considering the suitability of the size and configuration of any residential. lot include
the presence of, or proximity to critical areas , adjoining uses or zones , egress and ingress , and necessary
cuts and fills .
4 . Where property is zoned and planned for commercial or industrial use , in conformance to the intent of
the comprehensive plan, other lot dimensions and areas may be permitted at the discretion of the city
council ;
5 . Flag lots and private roads may be permitted only when the community development director or
designee finds the applicant meets the criteria listed hereinafter .
a . The pole of a flag lot must be a minimum of twenty feet wide with a minimum of twelve feet of
pavement and shall serve no more than one lot,
b . The structure ( s ) accessed by a flag lot or private road will be required to furnish a minimum of two
off- street parking spaces per residential unit . Under no circumstances will required parking be allowed
along the flag pole lot,
c . Primary structure accessed by flag . lots or private roads are required to have automatic fire sprinklers ,
d . An approved address sign , in accordance with the Camas Municipal Code must be posted for each
residence where the # ' flag lot leaves the public road , and
e . To protect the character of the immediate neighborhood , the city may impose special conditions ,
where feasible , including access configuration and separation, setbacks , fencing and landscaping .
6 . Double Frontage Lots . Residential lots which have street frontage along two opposite lot lines shall be
ots which provide separation of a residential development from a traffic arterial , in
avoided , except for , l
which case additional lot depth of at least twenty feet will be provided to act as a buffer strip between
the lot and the traffic arterial ;
7 . Corner Lots . Corner lots may be required to be platted with additional width to allow for the
additional side yard requirements ;
8 . Restricted Corner Lots . Corner lots restricted from access on side yard flanking street shall be treated
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as interior lots and conform to front, side and rear yard interior setbacks of CMC Chapter 18 . 09 ; and
9 . Redivision . In dividing tracts into large lots which at some future time are likely to be redivided , the
location of lot lines and other details of the layout shall be such that redivision may readily take place
without violating the requirements of these regulations and without interfering with the orderly
development of streets . Restriction of building locations in relationship to future street right- of--way shall
be made a matter of record if the approval authority considers it necessary .
E . Tracts and Trails .
1 . If land division is located in the area of an officially designated trail , in accordance with the parks and
recreation comprehensive plan , provisions shall be made for reservation of the right- of--way or for
easements to the city for trail purposes .
2 . Trails shall be shown as a separate layer on computer disk submitted with " as -builts " prior to final
acceptance .
3 . Trails , which are dedicated to the city and part of the regional trail system , shall be surveyed and
dedicated by the developer prior to final acceptance .
4 . Tracts and trails that are not dedicated to the city and are located within the subdivision , short plat or
planned development are the responsibility of the homeowners to maintain . Provisions must be in
writing informing the homeowners of the responsibility and outlining the maintenance procedures in
accordance with city standards .
F . Landscaping ,
1 . With the exception of flag lots , each dwelling unit within a new development shall be landscaped with
at least one tree in the planting strip of the right- of-way , or similar location in the front yard of each
dwelling unit . Required trees shall be a minimum two - inch diameter at breast height ( dbh ) to create a
uniform streetscape ( dbh is four and one - half feet above the ground as measured from upside of tree ) .
il finds that the existing mature landscaping of trees , and shrubs provide oxygen, filter
2 . The city counc
the air, contribute to soil conservation and control erosion , as well as provide the residents with aesthetic
and historic benefits . For these reasons , the city encourages the retention of existing trees that are not
already protected as significant trees under the Camas Municipal Code . Generally, the city may allow
the tree requirements under subsection ( F ) ( 1 ) of this section to be reduced at the request of the
developer , by a ration of two new trees in favor of one existing tree , provided such trees have been
identified on approved construction plans .
3 . Tree planting when required as a vegetative buffer, shall be according to city requirements and of a
species approved in the Camas Design Standard Manual ,
4 . The tree planting shall be the responsibility of the land developer and shall be installed or bonded for
prior to final plat approval .
5 . Landscaping shall conform to plant criteria in the Camas Design Standard Manual . Any planting of
trees or shrubs within the right- of--way or vision clearance area must be shown on the construction
drawings for approval .
6 . Storm drainage facilities , pump stations and other visible facilities shall be setback a minimum of
thirty feet from any street or accessory structure and be landscaped in accordance with criteria in the
Camas Design Standard Manual .
G . Non- City Utility Easements . Easements for electric lines or other public utilities may be required .
Easements for utilities shall be a minimum of six feet in width and centered on front or side lot lines .
H . Watercourse Easements . Where a development is traversed by a watercourse , drainageway , channel
or stream , there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right- of--way conforming
substantially with the lines of such watercourse and such further width as will be adequate for the
purpose . Streets parallel to major watercourses may be required .
I . Street Signs . The developer shall be responsible for the initial cost of any street name or number signs ,
or street markings , including installation thereof, that public works finds necessary for the development .
J . Lighting . Street lighting shall conform to the Clark public utility standards and approved by the city .
The developer shall bear the cost of the design and installation of the lighting system .
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K . All residential streets shall conform to the guidelines and standards of the city neighborhood traffic
management plan . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part)) , 2006 )
17 . 19 . 040 Infrastructure standards .
A . Private Access Roads .
1 . May be authorized if.
a . Allowing private access roads in the area being subdivided will not adversely affect future circulation
in neighboring lots of property or conflict with an existing adopted street plan ;
b . Adequate and reasonable provisions are made for the future maintenance and repair of the proposed
private access roads ;
c . The proposed private access roads can accommodate potential full ( future ) development on the lots
created ;
d . The proposed private access road will not be a through street with access from two or more public or
private streets or access ways ; and
e . Homes constructed on private roads less than twenty- eight feet wide shall have automatic fire
sprinklers installed .
2 . Shall satisfy access requirements for recycle and garbage service and emergency vehicles and shall
conform to the private access road standards of the Camas Design Standard Manual and the Camas fire
department standards of the most current adopted International Fire Code ,
3 . For commercial and industrial binding site plans , when private access roads are authorized , there shall
be a minimum easement width of forty feet . With the exception of minimum easement widths , private
access roads shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Camas Design Standard Manual .
Zoning setbacks shall be required as though the easement were a public right- of way .
4 . All privately owned roads that will serve four or fewer houses shall be designed and installed to full
width improvement as provided below :
a . Shall be graded as necessary to conform to public works department standards ;
b . Shall be of asphaltic concrete according to public works department standards .
5 . Alleys when permitted as part of a planned development shall be constructed to street standards .
Alleys shall be privately owned and maintained and meet conditions for planned residential development
CMC Chapter 18 . 23 .
B . Streets .
1 . Half Width Improvement . Street improvements promote efficient performance of street sweeping,
provide for safe bicycle travel and buffer pedestrian paths , manage stormwater as well as control
automobile traffic and capacity . Half width improvements shall include utility easements , . pedestrian
pathway , stormwater drainage , street lighting and signage .
2 . Streets abutting the perimeter of short plat, subdivision , planned development, binding site plan ,
commercial and industrial development, shall provide the half- street improvements along the . street
frontage adjacent to the site in compliance with Camas Design Standard Manual and the most current
adopted International Fire Code . Additional paving may be required to ensure safe and efficient roads
exist to serve the land division and provide bike lanes ,
3 . The city may approve a delay of frontage street improvements for commercial , short plat, subdivision
or planned residential development proposals under any of the following conditions .
a . If the future grade or alignment of the adjacent public street is unknown and it is not feasible to
establish the grade in a reasonable period ;
b . The immediate improvement of the street would result in a short, isolated segment of improved . street;
c . The frontage is part of an impending or eminent city street improvement project ;
d . Street improvements in the vicinity are unlikely to occur within six years .
4 . In the event the frontage improvement is delayed, the owner must provide an approved form of
financial surety .
5 . Streets abutting the perimeter of residential development may require sound walls as a sound
mitigation measure for the residents of the development .
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6 . Extension . Proposed street systems shall extend existing streets at the same or greater width , unless
otherwise approved by the public works department .
a . Where appropriate , streets . shall be extended to the boundaries of the plat to ensure access to
neighboring properties . The city ' s goal is to have an integrated system of local streets whenever
practical . Where platted streets touch , they shall connect and show extension to adjoining street .
b . Grading of steep topography may be necessary to achieve this objective .
c . In critical areas , the layout and construction of streets shall follow the standards and procedures of the
critical areas overlay zone .
d . Dedication of additional right- of--way may be required for a development when it is necessary to meet
the minimum street width standards or when lack of such dedication would cause or contribute to an
unsafe road or intersection .
7 . Names . All street names and street numbers shall be assigned by the community development director
d by the building official and comply with CMC Chapter
or designee . Building numbers shall be assigne
12 . 28 .
8 . Intersections . Any intersection of public streets or private street connecting to a public street,
whatever the classification , shall be at right angles as nearly as possible and not be offset insofar as
practical . The city engineer may accept a variance of this standard not to exceed 10 degrees . All right-
of-way lines at intersections with arterial streets shall have a corner radius of not less than twelve feet .
9 . Street Layout . Street layout shall provide for the most advantageous development of the land division ,
adjoining areas , and ' the entire neighborhood . Evaluation of street layout shall take into consideration
potential circulation solutions for vehicle , bicycle and pedestrian traffic and where feasible street
sections shall be interconnected .
a . While it is important to minimize the impact to the topography from creating an integrated road
system , improved site development and circulation solutions shall not be sacrificed to minimize the
amount of cut and fill requirements of the proposal .
b . Where critical areas are impacted , the standards and procedures for rights - of--way in the critical areas
overlay zone shall be followed .
10 . Right- of--way and pavement widths for public roads shall be based as shown in the following table :
Table 17 . 194
„ Type of Street Rights - of Way Roadway Pavement
Arterial ( 5 lanes) 100 feet 74 feet * T
IN*o% 0 a do d,".1d"I F�
Arterial/collector ( 3 lanes ) 74 feet 48 feet
I 1 # - 11 1 $0 . 11, do - -Collector/local/ neighborhood ( 2 lanes ) 60 feet 36 feet
Ford M of do or I It
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Roadwa 60 feet 10 3 6 feet
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Turnaround 104 feet ( dia . ) 88 feet s
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1 Turnaround 86 feet ( d * a . ) 70 feet ( dia . )
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1 Provisions within this table are subject to Engineering Department approval . All residences abutting a street
designed and constructed to the standards of Table 17 . 19 -2 must have automatic fire sprinkler systems installed
that comply with National Fire Protection Association 13 D .
2 No parking on one side of the street and no parking in cul - de � sac . When the proposed developments average lot
size is 7 , 400 feet or less , one additional parking space may be required for every five lots .
a . When on the basis of topography, projected traffic usage or other relevant factors it is unfeasible to
comply with the forgoing right- of-way and street width standards , the city council may permit a
deviation from such standards .
b . For access roads the pavement and right- of-way width may be used unless the city engineer or
engineering manager determines a wider width is necessary due to site circumstances , including but not
limited to topography, traffic volume , street patterns , on- street parking , lot patterns , land use and bike
and transit facilities , that justify an increase in width .
c . When existing streets adjacent to or within land to be divided , are of inadequate width , additional
right- of way shall be provided at the time of land division .
d . In a residential area, if the city requires a subdivision to install a street with pavement width greater
than thirty- six feet that portion of the cost in excess of the cost of a thirty- six foot roadway will be TIF
eligible .
11 . Access Management .
a . Access to all marginal access streets shall be restricted so as to minimize congestion and interference
with the traffic carrying capacity of such streets , and to provide separation of through and local traffic .
The restrictions imposed shall be in accordance with the design policies and standards set forth in the
Institute of Transportation Engineers Transportation and Land Development Manual , the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Residential . Street Design and Traffic Control Manual and. the Washington
State Department of Transportation Design Manual .
b . The city engineer may grant exceptions to the access restriction policies and standards for marginal
access streets when due to topography or other unique circumstances ; no other feasible access alternative
exists .
c . In addition to restricting access , where a residential subdivision abuts or contains and existing or
proposed marginal street, the city may also require reverse frontage lots with suitable depth , screen
planting or walls contained in a nonaccess reservation along the real property line or such other
treatment as may be necessary for adequate protection of residential properties and for the separation of
through and local traffic .
12 . Street Design . When interior to subdivision, planned development, or a short plat, publicly owned
streets shall be - designed and installed to full width improvement as a means of insuring the public
health , safety and general welfare in accordance with the city comprehensive plans . Street improvements
promote efficient performance of street sweeping, provide for safe bicycle travel and buffer pedestrians
from traffic flow as well as control automobile traffic and capacity . Full width improvements shall
include utility easements , sidewalks , and control of stormwater runoff, street lighting and signage , as
provided below :
a . Shall be graded as necessary to conform to Camas Design Standard Manual .
b . Grades shall not exceed six percent on major or secondary arterials , ten percent on collector streets or
twelve percent on any other street . However , provided there are no vehicular access points , grades may
be allowed up to fifteen percent when :
i . Exceeding the grades_ would facilitate a through street and - connection with the larger neighborhood ;
I1 . The greater grade would minimize disturbance of critical slopes ;
111 . Automatic fire sprinklers are installed in all structures where the normal fire department response to
the structure requires travel on the grade ;
iv . Tangents , horizontal curves , vertical curves , and right- of way improvements conform to public works
department standards ; and
v . Full width improvement is required as a condition of the land use approval in accordance with city
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standards .
In flat areas allowance shall be made for finished street grades having a minimum slope of one -half
percent . Centerline radii of curves shall be not less than three hundred feet on primary arterials , two
hundred feet on secondary arterials or one hundred feet on other streets .
c . Shall be of asphaltic concrete according to Camas Design Standard Manual .
d . Shall have concrete curbs and gutters . Curb return radii shall be no less than thirty- five feet on arterial
and collector streets and no less than twenty-five feet on all other streets . Larger radii may be required at
the direction of the city engineer .
e . Shall have storm drains consisting of the proper size pipe and catch basins ; sizes to be approved by the
public works department prior to the public hearing for the preliminary plat ,
13 . Sidewalk Design . Shall have sidewalks provided at a minimum width of five feet and constructed to
city design and material specifications or as otherwise specified in Camas Design Standard Manual .
a . Sidewalks shall be installed in any pedestrian ways within the development .
b . All sidewalks constructed within the development shall be to the city standards and at grades
established by the city engineer .
c . All sidewalk areas shall be brought to subgrade by the developer at the time of improving streets .
14 . Cul - de - sacs . A cul - de - sac greater than four hundred feet shall require special considerations to assure
- that garbage , recycle and emergency vehicles have adequate access . Buildings on all lots located more
than four hundred feet from the centerline -to - centerline intersection shall have automatic fire sprinklers .
C . Utilities.
1 . Generally . All utilities designed to serve the development shall be placed underground and , if located
within a critical area, shall be designed to meet the standards of the critical areas ordinance .
a . Those utilities to be located beneath paved surfaces shall be installed , including all service
connections , as approved by the public works departments such installation shall be completed and
approved prior to application of any surface materials .
b . Easements may be required for the maintenance and operation of utilities as specified by the public
works department .
2 . Sanitary sewers shall be provided to each lot at no cost to the city and designed in accordance with
city standards .
a . Detached units shall have their own sewer service and STEP or STEF or conventional gravity system
as required .
b . Duplex units may have up to two sewer services at the discretion of the engineering and public works
departments ,
c . Multifamily units shall have one sewer lateral per building .
d . Commercial or industrial units shall have privately owned and maintained sewer systems acceptable
to the city .
e . Capacity, grade and materials shall be as required by the city engineer . Design shall take into account
the capacity and grade to allow for desirable extension beyond the development . The city will not
require the developer to pay the extra cost of required oversize sewer mains or excessive depth of mains
necessary to provide for extension beyond the development .
f. If sewer facilities mandated by this section will , without additional sewer construction , directly serve
property outside the development, equitable distribution of the costs thereof shall be made as follows . _
1 . If the property outside the development is in a stage of development wherein the installation of sewer
facilities may occur, then the city council may require construction as an assessment project, with
appropriate arrangements to be established with the developer to insure financing their proportional
share of the construction .
it . In the event the sewer facility installation is not constructed as an assessment project, then the city
shall reimburse the developer an amount estimated to be equal to the proportionate share of the cost for
each connection made to* the sewer facilities by property owners outside of the development, limited to a
period of fifteen years from , the time of installation . At the time of the approval of the plat, the planning
commission shall establish the actual amount of reimbursement, considering current construction costs .
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g . Developments that require a sanitary sewer pumping station that will be conveyed to the city for
future operation and maintenance shall be shown on a separate tract, and be dedicated to the city at the
time the plat is recorded .
3 . Storm Drainage . The storm drainage collection system shall meet the requirements of the city ' s
officially adopted stormwater standards .
a . Storm drainage facilities shall be placed on their . own tract or within an open space tract and . are to be
maintained by the homeowners within the development in accordance with city standards . Alternatively,
the city may allow on a case by case basis , a development to connect to an off- site storm drainage
facility provided such facility will be adequately sized and appropriate agreements are in place for
maintenance of ' said facility . Provisions must be in writing informing the homeowners of the
responsibility and outlining the maintenance procedures in accordance with adopted city standards .
b . Drainage facilities shall be provided within the development . when available and required by the
public works department, drainage facilities shall connect to storm sewers outside of the development .
c . Capacity, grade and materials shall be as provided by the city engineer . Design of drainage within the
development shall take into account the capacity and grade necessary to maintain unrestricted flow from
areas draining through the development and to allow extension of the system to serve such areas .
d . All stormwater generated by projects shall be treated, detained , and disposed of in accordance with the
applicable standards set forth in the stormwater management for Puget Sound Basin , February 1992 .
Any deviations from the aforementioned .standards shall be submitted in writing to the director of public
works for his review and approval .
4 . Water System .
a . Each lot within a proposed development shall be served by a water distribution system designed and
installed in accordance with city design standards . Locations of fire hydrants and flow rates shall be in
accordance with city standards and the International Fire Code . The distance between fire hydrants , as
indicated in the fire code , is allowed to be doubled when automatic fire sprinklers are installed
throughout the development .
b . Each unit of a duplex shall have its own water service .
c . Multifamily units shall have one service for each building .
d . Landscaping in open space tracts must have a service for an irrigation meter . The owner of the tract is
responsible for payment for all fees associated with the installation of the meter and the water usage .
( Ord . 2450 § 1 , 2006 ; Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , , 2006 )
Chapter 17 . 21 PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
17 . 21 . 010 Plans and permits required for public improvements .
17 . 21 . 020 Process for installing . public improvements .
17 . 21 . 03 0 Land disturbing . activities - -Erosion prevention/sediment control .
1. 7 . 21 . 040 Improvement agreements .
17 . 21 . 050 Bonds and other financial agreements °
17 . 21 . 060 Final plat . procedures for land divisions
17 . 21 . 070 Final acceptance of land divisions and site plans
17 . 21 . 010 Plans and permits required for public improvements .
A . Approval of a land division , binding site improvement plan , boundary line adjustment; or site plan
shall constitute approval for the applicant to develop construction plans and specifications , for all
facilities * and improvements , in substantial conformance to the preliminary approval , design standards ,
and any special conditions required by the city ; to obtain permits and complete installation for such
improvements ; and to prepare a final plat, plans , surveys and other documents for recording, or final
acceptance as applicable .
B . Prior to installing improvements , the developer shall apply for all required permits for those
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improvements . The applications shall include development plans as specified on the applicatiform .
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( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A ( part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 21 . 020 Process for installing public improvements .
Improvements installed by the developer, either as a requirement or of the developer ' s own option , shall
conform to the requirements of this title and improvement standards , specifications , inspections and
procedures as set forth by the Camas Design Standard Manual and shall be installed in accordance with
the following procedures :
A . Work shall not be commenced until fees are paid and plans have been checked for adequacy and
approved by public works . to the extent necessary for the evaluation of the development proposal . The
plans may be required before approval of the final plat, if improvements are to be deferred . Plans shall
be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the city .
B . Work shall not commence until public works has been notified in advance and if work has been
discontinued for any reason, it shall not be resumed until public works has been notified .
C . Public improvements shall be constructed under the inspection and to the satisfaction of the director
of public works . The city may require changes in typical sections and details if unusual conditions arise
during construction to warrant the change .
D . All underground utilities , sanitary sewers , water, and storm drainage systems improvements installed
in the streets by the developer shall be constructed prior to the surfacing of streets . Stubs for service
connections and underground utilities , sanitary sewers , and water system improvements shall be placed
to a length obviating the necessity for disturbing the street improvements when surface connections are
made .
E . All regional , neighborhood and local trails shall be shown on a trail plan as constructed .
ll . improvements as built shall be filed with the city upon completion of the
F . Plans showing a
improvements . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
ities- - Erosion prevention/sediment control .
17 . 21 . 030 Land disturbing activ
Any person , company , corporation , group , entity or jurisdiction proposing to commence any land-
disturbing activity , shall be required to meet the following standards :
A . Install all erosion prevention/sediment control measures required by the approved erosion
prevention/sediment control plan prior to commencement of work .
B Furnish to the city an approved form of security in the amount of two hundred percent of the
estimated cost of the erosion prevention/ sediment control measures , including associated labor, set forth
in the approved erosion prevention/sediment control plan for all land- disturbing activities of an acre or
more .
C . Construct any storm drainage facilities required to detain and dispose of stormwater generated by the
project, prior to commencement of work on other portions of the project . The city may require the
construction of a temporary storm drainage facility that would bypass and protect the permanent facility
until such time as the rest of the project is complete and ready_ for the permanent facility to be brought
online .
D . Implementation of erosion prevention/sediment control measures in addition to those measures
approved on the erosion prevention/sediment control plan may be required to address weather-related
problems and to assure compliance with local , . state and federal requirements for water quality . Any
proposed additional erosion prevention/sediment control measures must be approved by the city prior to
use . The city shall have the right to issue a stop work order on all construction not related to erosion
prevention/sediment control until such time as acceptable prevention and control measures are
implemented . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2. 006 )
17 . 21 . 040 Improvement agreements .
A . Required Improvements . Before any development receives final approval , the developer shall install
required improvements and replace or repair any such improvements , which are damaged during the
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development . In lieu of installation of all required improvements , the developer may execute and file
with the city an agreement guaranteeing completion of such improvements together with any needed
replacement or repair . The agreement shall :
1 . Specify the period of time within which all work required would be completed . The time for
completion shall not exceed two years from the date of final approval of the plat . The agreement may
provide for reasonable extensions of time for completion of work . Extensions must be requested ,
approved by the city council , and properly secured in advance of the required initial completion date ;
2 . Require notice by the developer to the public works director promptly upon completion of all required
improvements ;
3 . Provide for notice of approval or disapproval by the public works director of the improvement within
a reasonable time after receiving notice of completion ;
4 . Require bond or other financial security to be provided by the subdivider pursuant to CMC Section
17 . 21 . 050 ;
5 . Provide that if the developer fails to complete all required work within the period specified , the city
may take steps to demand performance of the developer ' s obligation within a reasonable time not to
exceed ninety days from the date of demand ;
6 . Provide that if the required improvements are not completed within that time , the city may take action
to require the subdivider to forfeit the financial security ;
7 . Provide that the city shall be entitled to recover all costs of such action including reasonable
attorney ' s fees ;
8 . Provide that following recovery of the proceeds of the financial security, those proceeds shall be used
to complete the required improvements and pay the costs incurred ; and
9 . Provide . that should the proceeds of the financial security be insufficient for completion of the work
and payment of the costs , the city shall be entitled to recover the deficiency from the developer .
B . Maintenance Agreement . Regardless of whether all required improvements are completed prior to
final plat approval , as a condition of such approval the developer shall execute an agreement to assure
successful operation of all improvements . The agreement shall :
1 . Require the developer to post a bond or other financial security in an amount equal to at least ten
percent of the total cost of all required improvements to secure successful operation of all required
improvements and full performance of the developer ' s maintenance obligation . Such financial security
shall be effective for a two -year period following final acceptance of installation of all required
improvements ; , 1.
2 . Require the developer to perform maintenance functions on drainage improvements for a period of
time not to exceed two years from approval of their completion or final acceptance , whichever is later . It
shall be the developer ' s responsibility to assure there is a functioning storm drainage system at the end
of the two -year warranty period ; and
3 . Not relieve the developer of liability for the defective condition of any required improvements
discovered following the effective term of the security given .
a 4 . Provide a waiver by the developer of all claims for damages against any governmental authority
that may occur to the adjacent land as a result of construction, drainage and maintenance of the streets
and other improvements . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 21 . 050 Bonds and other financial agreements .
A . Bond Requirements . To assure full performance of the agreements required herein , the developer
shall provide one or more - of the following in a form approved by the city attorney :
1 . A surety bond executed by a surety company , authorized to transact business in the state of
Washington . Surety bonds may be performance , maintenance/warranty bonds , erosion control/wetland ,
or subdivision improvement bonds ;
2 . An assignment of account with a financial institution, which holds the money in an account until such
time .the city; signs_ a written release . The assignment of account will allow the city to withdraw the
funds in the event the provisions of the agreement are not met ; and
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3 . A cash deposit made with the city of Camas .
Be Amount of Financial Security ,
1 . For site plan or subdivision improvement bonds , the financial security provided shall be at least one
hundred five percent of the estimated cost of the improvements to be completed , all related engineering
and incidental expenses , final survey monumentation and preparation of reproducible mylar or electronic
records in a format approved by public works and meeting current public works drawing standards of the
" as -built" improvements . The subdivider shall provide an estimate of these costs for acceptance by the
public works director .
2 . For warranty or maintenance bonds , the financial security provided shall be at least ten percent of the
cost estimate provided in subsection (B ) ( 1 ) of this section .
3 . Erosion prevention and wetland bonds shall equal two hundred percent of the erosion prevention and
items from the estimate provided in subsection (B ) ( 1 ) of
sediment control items or wetland management
this section .
C . Defective Work . The acceptance of improvements by the city shall not prevent the city from making a
claim against the developer for any defective work if such is discovered within two years after the date
of completion of the work . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 21 . 060 Final plat or short plat procedures for land divisions
ing items are required , in quantities specified by the community development
A . Application . The follow
department, for a complete application for final plat or short plat approval . Items may be waived if, in
the judgment of the community development department, the items are not applicable to the particular
proposal :
1 . Completed general application form and applicable fees ;
2 . An eight and one -half inches by eleven inches copy of the final plat ;
3 . Documentation of the square footage of each lot and mathematical boundary closure of the
subdivision, of each lot, tract and block, of street centerlines , showing the error of closure , if any ;
4 . Three copies of the final plat or short plat survey in conformance with the standards set forth in CMC
Sections 17 . 01 . 050 , 17 . 09 . 020 and 17 . 11 . 020 , as applicable ;
5 . A plat certificate from title insurance company documenting the ownership and title of all interested
parties in the plat or short plat, subdivision or dedication , and listing all encumbrances . The certificate
must be dated within forty - five calendar days prior to the date of filing the application for final plat or
short plat approval ;
6 . Public improvements must either be complete or secured . If secured , the developer/owner must submit
a subdivision improvement bond or other financial security in a form acceptable to the city attorney in
the amount of one hundred five percent of improvement cost of deferred improvement and in accordance
with CMC Section 17 . 21 . 050 (B ) ( 1 ) ;
7 . Any documentation necessary to demonstrate conditions of preliminary plat or. short plat approval
have been met ; and
8 . Private covenants intended to be recorded with the plat or short plat that include provisions for
maintenance of all required improvements , such as storm or sewage facilities , open space areas , etc .
Be Final Plat or Short Plat Approval Review Procedures ,
1 . Referral to Other. Departments and Agencies . The community development department shall distribute
the final plat or short plat to all departments and agencies receiving the preliminary plat or short plat, and
to any other departments , special purpose districts and other governmental agencies deemed necessary
for their review and comments .
2 . Departmental Approval . The community development department and other interested departments
and agencies shall review the final plat or short plat, legal descriptions and lot closures and submit to the
community development department written comments with respect to the final plat or short plat
decision criteria .
3 . The community development department shall return the redlined plat or short plat with all
department comments to the applicant ' s architect or engineer, and a copy of the comments to the
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applicant .
C . Criteria for Final Plat or Short Plat Approval . The approval authority for subdivision final plats is the
city council , and the community development is the approval authority for short plats . If a subdivision ,
then all documents deemed necessary by the city for final plat approval must be submitted to the
community development department no later than a minimum of fourteen calendar days prior to the city
council meeting . The following criteria is the basis for approval :
1 . That the proposed . final plat or short plat bears the required certificates and statements of approval as
required in CMC 17 . 01 . 050 ( C )
2 . That the title insurance report furnished by the developer/owner confirms the title of the land, and the
proposed subdivision is vested in the name of the owner( s) whose signature ( s ) appears on the plat
certificate ;
3 . That the facilities and improvements required to be provided by the developer/owner have been
completed or, alternatively, that the developer/owner has submitted with the proposed final plat or short
plat an improvement bond or other security in conformance with CMC Section 17 . 21 . 040 ;
4 . That the plat or short plat is certified as accurate by the land surveyor responsible for the plat or short
plat ;
5 . That the plat or short plat is in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plat or short
plat ; and
6 . That the plat or short plat meets the requirements of Chapter 5 8 . 17 RCW and other applicable state
and local laws which were in effect at the time of preliminary plat or short plat approval .
he Plat or Short Plat . Once the community development department verifies that all
D . Signing t
corrections have been made , the applicant shall submit two mylar copies for signature .
E . Filing the Plat or Short Plat . The applicant shall file the final plat or short plat with the recording
division of the Clark County auditor ' s office . The plat or short plat will be considered complete when a
copy of the recorded documents are returned to the City of Camas community development department .
( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
F . Permits for one sales office and/or one model home per plat or phase may be issued after the final plat
is recorded , and prior to final acceptance , after review and approval by the city . Building permits for any
other residential or commercial buildings will not be issued until after final acceptance .
17 . 21 . 070 Final acceptance
A . Upon final acceptance of the development improvements a two -year warranty bond commences .
B . The city shall accept all improvements within all land divisions , and applicable site plan
developments , provided :
1 . All improvements have been installed in accordance with the requirements of this title and with the
preliminary plat approval . (RCW 58 . 17 . 130 , reference the last sentence) ,
2 . Approved plat and " as - constructed " engineering drawings have been submitted to the city in an
electronic format approved by public works ;
3 . Copies of any dedicated tracts , easements , or lots as set forth in CMC Section 17 . 01 . 040 have been
submitted to the city ;
4 . Upon approval of the engineering department that the improvements are complete , a warranty bond
equal to ten percent of the cost of the improvement for a period not to exceed two years shall be
submitted to the city to warranty all improvements in accordance with CMC Section 17 . 21 . 050 (B ) (2 ) .
Upon conferring with the engineering department, the community development division may grant an
exception to this bonding requirement for certain outstanding items ; and
5 . Binding maintenance agreements have been recorded to provide for the maintenance of, commonly
owned private facilities .
C . A development may receive final acceptance , exclusive of wetlands where three -year, five-year and
ten-year monitoring plans require replacement vegetation and maintenance as part of the SEPA or
wetland mitigation . However, a wetland bond may be required in the amount of the monitoring and
maintenance .
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D . within sixty days of expiration of the two -year period following acceptance of the improvements by
the city, the engineering department shall reinspect the required improvements . If there are no faults , the
warranty . bond _ will lapse at the end of the warranty period and the city accepts the improvements : ( Ord .
2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
E . The community development department will issue a letter of final acceptance once all items listed in
this chapter have been completed , submitted, reviewed , and approved by the city .
Chapter 17 .23 EXCEPTIONS , PENALTIES , SEVERABILITY , LIABILITY
17 . 23 . 010 Exceptions ,
17 . 23 . 020 Enforcement .
17 . 23 . 03 0 City not liable .
17 . 23 . 040 Severability .
17 . 23 . 010 Exceptions .
A . Exception Criteria ,
1 . Land Division . Except as provided in .subsection (A) (2 ) or (A) ( 3 ) of this section , exceptions from the
requirements of this title may be granted when undue hardship may be created as a result of strict
compliance with the provisions of this title . Any authorization for exception may prescribe conditions
deemed necessary or desirable for the public interest . An exception shall not be granted unless .
a . There are special physical circumstances or conditions affecting the property, such that the strict
application of the provisions of this code would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use or
development of his land
b . The exception is necessary to insure such property rights and privileges as are enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity and under similar circumstances ; and
c . The granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other
property in the vicinity .
2 . Easements . The city council may approve an easement of way to be established by deed without full
compliance with these regulations provided such an easement is the only reasonable method by which a
portion of a lot large enough to warrant partitioning into two parcels may be provided with access . If the
existing lot is large enough so that two or more parcels not having frontage on an existing street may be
created , an easement of way will not be acceptable and a street must be dedicated .
3 . Streets . The city council may approve the creation of a street to be established by deed without full
ided such conditions as are necessary to preserve to objectives of
compliance with these regulations prov
the standards of this title are accepted, and provided either of the following conditions exists :
a . The establishment of such street is initiated by the city council and is declared essential for the
purpose of general traffic circulation and the partitioning of land is an incidental effect rather than the
primary objective of the creation ; and
b . The tract in which the street is to be dedicated is an isolated ownership of one acre or less .
B . Procedures . An , application for any exception from this code shall be submitted in writing by the .
subdivider, as part of the application for land division or, binding site plan, and substantiating facts and
evidence pertinent to the request .
1 . Short Subdivision . A short subdivision or binding site plan exception shall be reviewed by the
community development director or designee and/or the fire chief or designee in conjunction with
review of the short subdivision or binding site plan application . The decision of the community
nd/or the fire chief or designee shall be final and conclusive unless
development director or designee a
appealed in accordance with the appeal procedure for Type II decisions set forth in CMC Chapter 18 . 55 .
2 . Preliminary Plat . A preliminary plat exception shall be considered by the hearings examiner at the
same time the public hearing is conducted for the preliminary plat . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
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17 . 23 . 020 Enforcement .
Any violation of any provision or failure to comply with any of the requirements of this title, or a
violation of or failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of any approval issued under the
provisions of this title , shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of CMC Sections 18 . 55 . 400
through 18 . 55 . 460 . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 (Exh . A (part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 23 . 030 City not liable .
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning any
land or building, constructing or modifying any land use in the city for damages to anyone injured or
damaged either in person or property by any defect therein ; nor shall the city or any agent thereof beheld
as assuming such liability by reason of any preliminary or final approval or by issuance of any permits
or certificates authorized in this chapter . ( Ord . 2443 § 2 ( Exh . A ( part) ) , 2006 )
17 . 23 . 040 Severability .
If any section , subsection , clause or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be unconstitutional ,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code . (Ord . 2443 § 2 (Each . A
( part)) , 2006 )
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