"Alteration"
means the modification of a previously recorded plat, short plat, binding site plan, or any portion thereof, that results in modifications to conditions of approval, the addition of new lots or more land, or the deletion of existing lots or the removal of plat or lot restrictions or dedications that are shown on the recorded plat.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Applicant"
means a property owner, or a public agency or public or private utility that owns a right-of-way or other easement or has been adjudicated the right to such easement pursuant to RCW 8.12.090, or any person or entity designated or named in writing by the property or easement owner to be the applicant, in an application for a development proposal, permit or approval.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Building site"
means a parcel, consisting of one or more lots or portions thereof, that is capable of being developed under current federal, state, and local statutes, including zoning and use provisions, dimensional standards, minimum lot area for construction, minimum lot width, shoreline master program provisions, sensitive area provisions, and health and safety provisions.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Condominium"
means real property, portions of which are designated for separate ownership and the remainder of which is designated for common ownership solely by the owners of those portions as defined in Chapters 64.32 and 64.34 RCW. Real property is not a condominium unless the undivided interests in the common elements are vested in the unit owners and unless a declaration, survey map and plans have been recorded pursuant to Chapter 64.32 or 64.34 RCW.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Dedication"
means the deliberate conveyance of land by an owner for any general and public uses, reserving no rights other than those that are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses for which the property has been conveyed. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final plat, short plat or binding site plan showing the dedication thereon or quit claim deed. The acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the approval of such plat, short plat, binding site plan or statutory warranty deed for filing by the county.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Development engineer"
means the North Bend public works director, or his or her designee, authorized to oversee the review, conditioning, inspection and acceptance of right-of-way use permits, roads, grading, utilities, and drainages constructed pursuant to permits administered by the department and required pursuant to this title. Either the public works director or his designee shall be a professional civil engineer registered and licensed pursuant to Chapter 18.43 RCW.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Easement"
means a right granted by a property owner to specifically named parties or to the public for the use of certain land for specified purposes, that may include, but are not limited to, road access, pedestrian or bicycle pathways, minerals, utilities, drainage, and open space.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Facilities"
means unstaffed facilities that are used for the transmission or reception, or both, of wireless communication services, including, but not necessarily limited to, antenna arrays, transmission cables, equipment shelters, and support structures.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Financial guarantee"
means a form of financial security posted to ensure timely and proper completion of improvements, compliance with the North Bend Municipal Code, or to warrant materials, workmanship of improvements and design. Financial guarantees include assignments of funds, cash deposits, surety bonds and other forms of financial security acceptable to the director.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"General site plan"
means a site plan approved pursuant to this title that is not based on a recorded final planned unit development, a building permit, an as-built site plan for developed sites or a site development permit issued for the entire site.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Homeowners' association"
means any combination or grouping of persons or any association, corporation or other entity that represents homeowners residing in a short subdivision, subdivision or binding site plan. A homeowners' association need not have any official status as a separate legal entity under the laws of the state of Washington.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Improvements"
means constructed appurtenances, including but not limited to road and drainage construction, utility installation, recreational features, lot grading prior to a building permit, plat monument signs, and survey monuments.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Innocent purchaser"
means an individual who has purchased real property for value and states under oath that he or she had no knowledge at any time prior to or during the sale that the lot had been or is being created in violation of the provisions of this title.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Lot"
means a physically separate and distinct parcel of property that has been created pursuant to the provisions of this title, or pursuant to any previous laws governing the subdivision, short subdivision or segregation of land.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Final plat"
means the final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this title and in Chapter 58.17 RCW.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Preliminary plat"
means a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets, alleys, lots, blocks and other elements of a subdivision required by this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW. The preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a subdivision.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Revisions"
means a change prior to recording of a previously approved preliminary plat, preliminary short plat or binding site plan that includes, but is not limited to, the addition of new lots, tracts or parcels.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003)
"Segregation"
means a division of land by any of the following means: subdivisions, short subdivisions, binding site plans and divisions described in NBMC § 17.08.040.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 1464 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2012)
"Final short plat"
means the final drawing of the short subdivision and dedication prepared for filing with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this title and in Chapter 58.17 RCW.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 1464 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2012)
"Preliminary short plat"
means a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed short subdivision showing the general layout of streets, alleys, lots, blocks and other elements of a short subdivision required by this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW. The preliminary short plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a subdivision.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 1464 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2012)
"Short subdivision"
means a division or redivision of land into nine or fewer lots, tracts, parcels or sites for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 1464 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2012)
"Subdivision"
means a division or redivision of land into 10 or more lots, tracts or parcels for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 1464 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2012)
"Tract"
means land reserved for specified uses including, but not limited to, reserve tracts, recreation, open space, sensitive areas, surface water retention, utility facilities and access. Tracts are not considered lots or building sites for purposes of residential dwelling construction.
(Ord. 1188 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 1464 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2012)