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19.25.040 Evaluation criteria—Subdivision, short subdivision, unit lot land division, alteration or vacation.
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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. In any such approval, the city shall make written findings that the application has made appropriate provisions in accordance with the requirements of this section. An application that does not comply with these criteria shall be denied by the city.

A. Public Use and Interest. The proposed project and design shall promote the public use and interest in accordance with the standards established by the state, city, and Chapters 19.24 through 19.27 EMC and this title;

B. Public Health, Safety, and General Welfare. The proposed project and design shall promote the public health, safety and general welfare in accordance with the standards established by the state, city, and Chapters 19.24 through 19.27 EMC and this title;

C. Comprehensive Plan. The proposed project and design shall conform to the general purposes of the comprehensive plan;

D. Unified Development Code. The proposed project and design shall meet the requirements of this title, including but not limited to the following:

1. Chapter 19.06 EMC, Lots, Setbacks and Residential Densities;

2. Chapter 19.26 EMC, Land Division Development Standards or Chapter 19.27 EMC, Unit Lot Land Divisions;

3. Chapter 19.30 EMC, Flood Damage Prevention;

4. Chapter 19.33 EMC, Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Circulation;

5. Chapter 19.34 EMC, Parking, Loading and Access Requirements;

6. Chapter 19.35 EMC, Landscaping;

E. Natural Environment. The proposed project and design shall meet the requirements of environmentally sensitive area regulations of this title and Chapter 19.43 EMC, Environmental Policy, and the State Environmental Policy Act, Chapter 197-11 WAC, if applicable;

F. Drainage. The proposed project and design shall meet the requirements of the city’s drainage regulations in the stormwater management program (SWMP) and design and construction standards and specifications;

G. Open Space and On-Site Recreation. The proposed project and design shall meet the requirements for open space and on-site recreation as defined in Chapter 19.09 EMC and EMC 19.12.210. These requirements are based on the type of use proposed and zoning designation of the property;

H. Public Facilities. The proposed project shall be consistent with all regulations and requirements in EMC Titles 14 and 16, the design and construction standards and specifications, and other adopted plans and policies, including 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 vehicular and nonmotorized access designed to meet city standards for anticipated uses within the project;

6. Provisions for all appropriate deeds, dedications, and all other easements;

7. Provisions made for access to and maintenance of all common facilities; and

8. Transportation systems for both motorized and nonmotorized travel modes, including: streets, alleys, sidewalks, transit stops, bike lanes, and safe pedestrian routes to schools and schoolgrounds. This includes connections to existing and planned facilities;

I. Existing Public Services. The proposed project shall be designed to not adversely impact the following public services:

1. Police;

2. Fire;

3. Parks; and

4. Schools;

J. Floodplain. The proposed project and design shall meet the requirements of this title and flood damage prevention requirements in Chapter 19.30 EMC;

K. Landscaping Standards. The proposed project and design shall meet the landscaping standards as established in Chapter 19.35 EMC. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(M) (Exh. 3), 2020.)