19.25.020 General evaluation criteria—Binding site plan and site plan approval.
An application that complies with all of the following general evaluation criteria listed below, the requirements of Chapters 19.24 through 19.27 EMC and this title, and applicable city standards shall be approved. An application that does not comply with these criteria shall be denied by the city.
A. Comprehensive Plan. The proposed binding site plan, site plan and other application information proposed for development shall conform to the general purposes of the comprehensive plan.
B. Zoning and Unified Development Code. The proposed binding site plan, site plan and other required application information shall meet the requirements of this title, except as permitted by the design and development provisions of this chapter and except as provided in EMC 19.06.080.
C. Natural Environment. The binding site plan, site plan and other required application information shall meet the requirements of critical area regulations of Chapters 19.37 and 19.43 EMC and the State Environmental Policy Act, Chapter 197-11 WAC.
D. Public Services. The proposed project shall be designed to meet the following:
1. Adequate water supply to city standards;
2. Adequate sewage disposal to city standards;
3. Appropriate surface water management to city standards;
4. Adequate fire protection and hydrants to city standards;
5. Appropriate access to city standards for or to all anticipated uses within the project;
6. Provisions for all appropriate deeds, dedications, and all other easements; and
7. Provisions made for access to and maintenance of all common facilities.
E. Existing Public Facilities and Services. The proposed project shall be designed to not adversely impact the following public facilities and services:
1. Existing streets and other transportation systems;
2. Existing utilities system; and
3. Police, fire, parks, and schools.
F. Phasing Plan. In lieu of requiring the completion of all public/private improvements for the entire site prior to occupancy of any structure on the site, the city may approve a phasing plan. The city may require suitable guarantees as provided in the suitable guarantee section of this chapter. The public/private improvements in each phase must be designed to stand on their own as required by the city. A phasing plan can only be approved if each city department responsible for the conditions of the permit agrees on the phased development plan. In most cases, those departments are planning and community development, public works, and fire.
G. Previously Approved Site Plan. Where a development has previously received land use approval from the city and the subject property is to be divided through a binding site plan, the application shall be reviewed under this section. The project must be consistent with the previously approved site plan and all other approvals or permits issued. The review process shall be as required by EMC Title 15 for a binding site plan with previously approved site plan. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(M) (Exh. 3), 2020.)