A. 
Effect of Preliminary Approval. Approval of a preliminary subdivision or short subdivision shall constitute authorization for the applicant to prepare and implement construction drawings for subdivision improvements, and, upon approval of those drawings, develop the subdivision facilities and improvements in strict accordance with the plans and specifications as approved by the town subject to any conditions imposed by the town.
B. 
Timelines for Preliminary Review. The timelines for review of preliminary plats of any proposed subdivisions and short subdivisions shall be as set forth in YPMC § 14.04.090(C).
C. 
Timelines for Final Approval. The timelines for final approval of subdivisions and short subdivision shall be as follows:
1. 
Subdivision Approval. Final subdivision approval must be acquired within five years of preliminary approval, after which time the preliminary subdivision approval is void. The town may grant an extension for one year if the applicant has attempted in good faith to submit the final subdivision within the five-year time period; provided, however, the applicant must file a written request with the town requesting the extension at least 30 days before expiration of the five-year period.
2. 
Short Subdivision Approval. Final short subdivision approval must be acquired within three years of preliminary approval, after which time the preliminary short subdivision approval is void. The town may grant an extension for one year if the applicant has attempted in good faith to submit the final subdivision within the three-year time period; provided, however, the applicant must file a written request with the town requesting the extension at least 30 days before expiration of the three-year period.
(Ord. 497 § 1, 2000; Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 768 § 3 (Att. A), 2025)
Preliminary plat applications for subdivision and short subdivisions must include the following:
A. 
The proposed name and number of the subdivision;
B. 
The name and address of the developer;
C. 
The name, address, and seal of the land surveyor who prepared the plat drawings;
D. 
Land use classification as established by zoning ordinances;
E. 
Delineation of Existing Conditions. A map or maps drawn to scale showing the following information:
1. 
A vicinity map drawn to scale showing:
a. 
The tract to be subdivided, the proposed streets and adjacent and connecting existing streets;
b. 
The relative location of all lots and tracts contiguous to the proposed subdivision and the names and addresses of the owners of these lots and tracts as shown by the records of King County department of assessments;
c. 
Existing monuments of record which will be used in the subdivision;
d. 
Existing easements within the tract; and
e. 
The outline of all existing buildings within the tract and their dimensional relationship to proposed lot lines;
2. 
A topographical map prepared by a licensed surveyor showing contour elevations at two-foot intervals and showing the locations and species of all trees four inches DSH or greater, and any mitigation trees regardless of size;
F. 
Delineation of Proposed Conditions. A map or maps drawn to scale showing the following information:
1. 
The layout and dimensions of lots with each lot identified by number;
2. 
The outline of all existing buildings within the tract which are to remain;
3. 
The location of building setback lines, as specified by zoning ordinances;
4. 
An indication of all land areas to be used for purposes other than residential building sites, including the nature, conditions and limitations of such uses;
5. 
The location of permanent cased survey monuments as specified by the town staff;
6. 
The layout, dimensions and profiles of proposed streets, alleys, footpaths and easements;
7. 
The layout of the proposed storm water drainage system;
8. 
The layout of all proposed utilities;
G. 
Water System Service. Application for preliminary approval shall be accompanied by written evidence from the appropriate water district that water is available and will be furnished to serve the proposed water distribution system;
H. 
Sewer System Service. Application for preliminary approval shall be accompanied by written evidence from the city of Bellevue department of utilities that sewer service will be provided to the proposed subdivision or short subdivision;
I. 
A title report showing all ownership interest in the property to be subdivided. The title report shall not be older than 30 days prior to the time of submitting the application.
(Formerly 16.12.030; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000; Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 768 § 3 (Att. A), 2025)
A. 
Each proposed subdivision or short subdivision application shall be reviewed to ensure that:
1. 
The proposal conforms to the site and design requirements set forth in this title. No final subdivision or short subdivision shall be approved unless the requirements are met;
2. 
The proposed street system and pedestrian system conform to the Yarrow Point comprehensive plan, Chapter 16.16 YPMC, Design Standards, and Chapter 16.20 YPMC, Improvements, and applicable public works design standards, and is laid out in such a manner as to provide for the safe, orderly and efficient circulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
3. 
The proposed subdivision or short subdivision will be adequately served with town-approved water and sewer, and other utilities appropriate to the nature of the subdivision or short subdivision;
4. 
The layout of lots, and their size and dimensions, takes into account topography and vegetation on the site in order that buildings may be reasonably sited, and that the least disruption of the site, topography and vegetation will result from development of the lots;
5. 
Identified hazards and limitations to development have been considered in the design of streets and lot layout to assure street and building sites are on geologically stable soil, considering the stress and loads to which the soil may be subjected; and
6. 
Lack of compliance with the criteria set forth in this section and in subsection B of this section, Subdivision Standards, shall be grounds for denial of a proposed subdivision or short subdivision, or for the issuance of conditions necessary to more fully satisfy the criteria.
(Ord. 768 § 3 (Att. A), 2025)
As a basis for approval, approval with conditions, or denial of a preliminary subdivision or short subdivision, the town shall determine if appropriate provisions have been made for implementing the purpose, criteria, and standards set forth in this chapter, and all other applicable code provisions.
(Ord. 768 § 3 (Att. A), 2025)
A. 
Applications to modify preliminary subdivisions and short subdivisions that have received preliminary approval that result in any substantial changes as determined by the town staff shall be considered major modifications and treated as a new application for purposes of vesting and processing. For the purpose of this section, substantial change includes the creation of additional lots, the elimination of open space, change to the overall layout that would change the quality of the design or product, or changes to conditions of approval on an approved preliminary subdivision.
B. 
Minor modifications shall be reviewed in accordance with the process set out in YPMC § 14.04.120. The following modifications of preliminary plat approval may be reviewed and approved administratively:
1. 
Engineering detail unless the proposed detail modifies or eliminates features specifically required as an element of the preliminary plat approval;
2. 
Minor changes in lot lines or lot dimensions;
3. 
A decrease in the number of lots to be created.
C. 
Minor modifications shall be reviewed for consistency with this chapter and the regulations of this title, as well as the following criteria:
1. 
The amendment maintains the design intent or purpose of the original approval;
2. 
The amendment does not cause a significant environmental or land use impact on or beyond the site;
3. 
The amendment is not precluded by the terms of this title or by state law from being decided administratively; and
4. 
Circumstances render it impractical, unfeasible or detrimental to the public interest to accomplish the subject condition or requirement of preliminary plat approval.
(Ord. 768 § 3 (Att. A), 2025)