(1) 
Meeting. Prior to submittal of a binding site plan application for consideration by the city, the applicant may request a preapplication meeting with the city staff on the express condition that the city, its officers, and employees shall be held harmless and released from any claims from damages arising from discussions at said preapplication meeting. The city shall provide written comments to the applicant, and the applicant may discuss the general goals and objectives of the proposal, the overall design possibilities, the general character of the site, environmental constraints and standards of development. The focus of the meeting shall be general in nature and none of the discussions shall be interpreted as a commitment by the city or applicant. No statements or assurances made by city representatives shall in any way relieve the applicant of his or her duty to submit an application consistent with all relevant requirements of all pertinent city, state and federal codes, laws, regulations and land use plans.
(2) 
Preliminary Drawings.
(a) 
Binding Site Plan. The applicant shall provide an accurate preliminary drawing to scale showing lot layout, dimensions, circulation, building location, parking, landscaping and utilities.
(b) 
Legal Description. The applicant shall provide a legal description of the property.
(c) 
Vicinity Map. The applicant shall provide a vicinity sketch of the subject area.
(3) 
Scheduling of Meeting. All information set forth in subsection (2) of this section must be provided to the city before a preapplication meeting may be scheduled.
(Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011)
(1) 
Fees. The applicant shall pay the required fees as set forth in the city's fee schedule or other applicable resolutions or ordinances when submitting the binding site plan application.
(2) 
Application Documents. An applicant for a binding site plan shall submit an application, form, legal description of the property, a vicinity map, declaration of ownership, a listing of the names and addresses of the adjacent property owners, an environmental checklist and a proposed binding site plan.
(3) 
Preliminary Binding Site Plan. The proposed binding site plan shall be submitted which contains the following information:
(a) 
The name or title of the proposed binding site plan;
(b) 
The date, north arrow and appropriate engineering scale as approved by the community development department (e.g., one inch equals 20 feet, one inch equals 30 feet, one inch equals 40 feet, one inch equals 50 feet, one inch equals 60 feet);
(c) 
Boundary lines of tract, lot lines, lot number, block number;
(d) 
Location and name of existing and proposed streets and right-of-way;
(e) 
Drainage channels, watercourses, marshes, lakes and ponds;
(f) 
All significant wooded areas as characterized by evergreen trees eight inches in diameter or greater and/or deciduous trees 12 inches in diameter or greater, measured four and one-half feet above grade;
(g) 
Existing structures and setbacks;
(h) 
The location of existing driveways;
(i) 
All easements and uses;
(j) 
Existing and proposed utilities services;
(k) 
Fire hydrant location and distance;
(l) 
Five-foot contour lines;
(m) 
Preliminary street profile of all streets within the development to be dedicated as public roads together with a preliminary grading and storm drainage plan;
(n) 
A typical cross-section of the proposed street improvements;
(o) 
Any regulated sensitive areas such as wetlands, steep slopes or wildlife habitat.
(4) 
Additional Application Requirements. If the city finds the presence of any of the following site conditions, then the city may require the applicant to provide additional information such as detailed studies and site plans.
(a) 
Site has existing slopes exceeding 15 percent for more than 50 (running) feet;
(b) 
Site has permanent drainage course or wetlands;
(c) 
Conditions exist on the site or in the area adjacent to the site which may contribute to or cause erosion, drainage problems, surface slippage or other geological hazards;
(d) 
Site has other unique physical features or sensitive features;
(e) 
The subdivision will result in 10 or more peak-hour vehicular trips onto public streets, or sight distance/safety concern.
(Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011)
(1) 
Action by the Community Development Department. If the binding site plan application is complete and the fee is paid, the community development department shall accept the application and conduct a city review.
(2) 
Action by Other City Departments. The community development department will circulate copies of the proposed binding site plan to relevant city departments and affected agencies. The department or agency shall review the preliminary subdivision and furnish the community development department with a report as to the effect the proposed binding site plan may have upon their area of responsibility and expertise. The reports submitted shall include recommendations as to the extent and types of improvements to be provided.
(3) 
Factors Considered by City Departments. The city shall review the proposed binding site plan to determine whether it meets the following criteria:
(a) 
Comprehensive Plan. Whether the proposed binding site plan and development of the parcel relate to all elements of the comprehensive plan;
(b) 
Zoning. Whether the proposed binding site plan meets the zoning regulations;
(c) 
Physical Setting. Whether the binding site plan properly takes into account the topography, drainage, vegetation, soils and any other relevant physical elements of the site;
(d) 
Public Services.
(i) 
Adequate water supply;
(ii) 
Adequate sewage disposal;
(iii) 
Appropriate storm drainage improvements;
(iv) 
Adequate fire hydrants;
(v) 
Appropriate access to all anticipated uses within the site plan;
(vi) 
Provisions for all appropriate deeds, dedications, and/or easements;
(vii) 
Examination of the existing streets and utilities and how the proposed binding site plan relates to them;
(e) 
Environmental Issues. Examination of the project through the SEPA process and a determination of whether the proposed binding site plan complies with the SEPA requirements;
(f) 
Critical Areas. Binding site plans shall comply with the land division requirements of MMC § 22E.010.350.
(4) 
Notice Requirements. Notice of application shall be given pursuant to MMC § 22G.010.090.
(5) 
Preliminary Decision. Following the comment period provided in MMC § 22G.010.090, the director shall:
(a) 
Review the information in the record and render a decision pursuant to this chapter. Notice shall be provided in accordance with MMC § 22G.010.100; or
(b) 
Forward the application to the hearing examiner for public hearing, if determined to be necessary in accordance with MMC § 22G.010.360.
(Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 3256 § 18 (Exh. R), 2023)
Preliminary approval of the binding site plan by the city shall constitute authorization for the applicant to take the necessary steps to meet the conditions imposed by the city before commencing the final binding site plan review process.
(Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011)
(1) 
Final binding site plan approval must be acquired in accordance with RCW 58.17.140, as follows:
(a) 
Within five years of the date of preliminary approval, if the date of preliminary approval is on or after January 1, 2015.
(b) 
Within seven years of the date of preliminary approval, if the date of preliminary approval is on or before December 31, 2014.
(c) 
Within 10 years of the date of preliminary approval, if the project is not subject to the requirements adopted under Chapter 90.58 RCW and the date of preliminary approval is on or before December 31, 2007.
(d) 
An extension may be granted by the community development director for up to two years if the applicant has attempted in good faith to submit the final binding site plan under subsections (1)(a) through (c) of this section and has filed a written request with the community development director requesting the extension at least 30 days before the expiration date. The binding site plan must meet Marysville Municipal Code standards at the time of the extension request or must be able to meet Marysville Municipal Code standards using the minor amendment process in MMC § 22G.010.260.
(2) 
If final binding site plan approval is not obtained within the time frames outlined in subsection (1) of this section, the preliminary binding site plan is void.
(Ord. 2852 § 10 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 2894 § 5, 2012; Ord. 3032 § 3, 2016)