The application shall contain:
A. 
A nonrefundable fee as set by resolution;
B. 
A completed application form;
C. 
Ten copies of a map satisfying the requirements of Chapter 58.09 RCW for recorded surveys, showing:
1. 
Proposed lot lines, with appropriate dimensions and bearings, and area of each lot;
2. 
Topographic contours at one-foot intervals in the valley and west plateau and five-foot contours for escarpments;
3. 
Existing and proposed easements;
4. 
Existing structures with addresses indicated;
5. 
Ownership and consent statement;
6. 
Legal description;
7. 
Map scale and north arrow;
8. 
Control monuments;
9. 
Surveyor's certificate;
10. 
Certification from the finance director, city clerk, city engineer and public works director that any special assessments have been paid; and
11. 
Certification from the director;
D. 
Plans or data sufficient to demonstrate adequacy of water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater facilities, including, as appropriate, the location and size of existing and proposed utilities, drainage calculations, or other information required by the director;
E. 
Proof of lot closure;
F. 
Title report; and
G. 
Other data as the director may require, including critical area studies.
(Ord. 1505 § 10, 2001; Ord. 1604 § 1, 2005)
The director shall approve a proposed short plat if and only if the director finds in writing that the short plat:
A. 
Complies with all development regulations (PMC Titles 13 through 24);
B. 
Is consistent with the comprehensive plan;
C. 
Contains appropriate provisions for the public health, safety, and general welfare, which provisions shall if appropriate include streets, sidewalks, potable water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater facilities; and
D. 
Conforms with all applicable public works design standards.
(Ord. 1505 § 10, 2001; Ord. 1739 § 1, 2009)
If the short plat proposes to dedicate to the public any streets, stormwater facilities, or other public works, the director may divide the approval process into a preliminary and final phase to accommodate construction of improvements. If the subdivider wishes to defer improvements, and the city agrees, the subdivider shall post an appropriate financial instrument in favor of the city as provided in PMC § 19.08.060.
(Ord. 1505 § 10, 2001)
The approved short plat shall be filed with the King County division of records or the Pierce County auditor, as applicable.
(Ord. 1505 § 10, 2001)
Land in short plats may not be divided into more than the maximum number of lots allowed in a short plat within a period of five years without the filing of a subdivision.
(Ord. 1505 § 10, 2001)
Contiguous parcels that have one or more common owners, one or more persons who have an interest in the entity that owns or has an ownership interest in contiguous parcels, or a developer who intends to develop contiguous properties, must comply with the subdivision requirements of this title if the total number of resultant lots will exceed four in number. The short subdivision code may not be used as a mechanism to avoid the requirements of the subdivision code where there are adjacent parcels under common ownership, as described herein, that, but for the property boundaries, would be required to comply with the subdivision requirements.
(Ord. 1739 § 2, 2009)