§ 58.17.010 Purpose
§ 58.17.020 Definitions
§ 58.17.030 Subdivisions to comply with chapter, local regulations
§ 58.17.033 Proposed division of land — Consideration of application for preliminary plat or short plat approval — Requirements defined by local ordinance
§ 58.17.035 Alternative method of land division — Binding site plans
§ 58.17.040 Chapter inapplicable, when
§ 58.17.050 Assessors plat — Compliance
§ 58.17.060 Short plats and short subdivisions — Summary approval — Regulations — Requirements
§ 58.17.065 Short plats and short subdivisions — Filing
§ 58.17.070 Preliminary plat of subdivisions and dedications — Submission for approval — Procedure
§ 58.17.080 Filing of preliminary plat — Notice
§ 58.17.090 Notice of public hearing
§ 58.17.092 Public notice — Identification of affected property
§ 58.17.095 Ordinance may authorize administrative review of preliminary plat without public hearing
§ 58.17.100 Review of preliminary plats by planning commission or agency — Recommendation — Change by legislative body — Procedure — Approval
§ 58.17.110 Approval or disapproval of subdivision and dedication — Factors to be considered — Conditions for approval — Finding — Release from damages
§ 58.17.120 Disapproval due to flood, inundation or swamp conditions — Improvements — Approval conditions
§ 58.17.130 Bond in lieu of actual construction of improvements prior to approval of final plat — Bond or security to assure successful operation of improvements
§ 58.17.140 Time limitation for approval or disapproval of plats — Extensions
§ 58.17.150 Recommendations of certain agencies to accompany plats submitted for final approval
§ 58.17.155 Short subdivision adjacent to state highway — Notice to department of transportation
§ 58.17.160 Requirements for each plat or replat filed for record
§ 58.17.165 Certificate giving description and statement of owners must accompany final plat — Dedication, certificate requirements if plat contains — Waiver
§ 58.17.170 Written approval of subdivision — Original of final plat to be filed — Copies — Periods of validity, governance
§ 58.17.180 Review of decision
§ 58.17.190 Approval of plat required before filing — Procedure when unapproved plat filed
§ 58.17.195 Approval of plat or short plat — Written finding of conformity with applicable land use controls
§ 58.17.200 Injunctive action to restrain subdivision, sale, transfer of land where final plat not filed
§ 58.17.205 Agreements to transfer land conditioned on final plat approval — Authorized
§ 58.17.210 Building, septic tank or other development permits not to be issued for land divided in violation of chapter or regulations — Exceptions — Damages — Rescission by purchaser
§ 58.17.212 Vacation of subdivision — Procedure
§ 58.17.215 Alteration of subdivision — Procedure
§ 58.17.217 Alteration or vacation of subdivision — Conduct of hearing
§ 58.17.218 Alteration of subdivision — Easements by dedication
§ 58.17.220 Violation of court order or injunction — Penalty
§ 58.17.225 Easement over public open space — May be exempt from RCW 58.17.215 — Hearing — Notice
§ 58.17.230 Assurance of discontinuance of violations
§ 58.17.240 Permanent control monuments
§ 58.17.250 Survey of subdivision and preparation of plat
§ 58.17.255 Survey discrepancy — Disclosure
§ 58.17.260 Joint committee — Members — Recommendations for surveys, monumentation and plat drawings
§ 58.17.275 Proposals to adopt, amend, or repeal local ordinances — Advance notice
§ 58.17.280 Naming and numbering of short subdivisions, subdivisions, streets, lots and blocks
§ 58.17.290 Copy of plat as evidence
§ 58.17.300 Violations — Penalties
§ 58.17.310 Application for approval of plat within irrigation district — Approval without provision for irrigation prohibited
§ 58.17.320 Compliance with chapter and local regulations — Enforcement
§ 58.17.330 Hearing examiner system — Adoption authorized — Procedures — Decisions
§ 58.17.900 Validation of existing ordinances and resolutions
§ 58.17.920 Effective date and application of 1974 ex.s. c 134

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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 58.17 - Plats -- Subdivisions -- Dedications

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Binding site plan: means a drawing to a scale specified by local ordinance which: (a) Identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters specified by local regulations; (b) contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the local government body having authority to approve the site plan; and (c) contains provisions making any development be in conformity with the site plan. See Washington Code 58.17.020
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Donee: The recipient of a gift.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lot: is a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area. See Washington Code 58.17.020
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Planning commission: means that body as defined in chapter 36. See Washington Code 58.17.020
  • Plat: is a map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys, or other divisions and dedications. See Washington Code 58.17.020
  • Preliminary plat: is a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of a subdivision consistent with the requirements of this chapter. See Washington Code 58.17.020
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.