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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
P � ) Washington, establishing a fee schedule for
applications filed with the Kent Planning
' Department and repealing Ordinance 2016 .
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DO
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1. There is hereby established the following
schedule of fees to be paid for applications filed with the City
of Kent Planning Department:
Rezones, General Variances,
Conditional Uses, Combining
Districts, Planned Unit De-
velopments $ 75 .00
Sign Variances 75 .00
Short Plats 25 .00
Subdivisions
A. Preliminary 150 .00
Final
(1) Residential - $50 .00 plus $5 .00
per lot but not less than $100 .
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(2) Industrial/ r
- $15.00 per acre but
not less than $75 .00 nor more
than $400 .
Shoreline Permits 25 .00
Environmental Impact Statements 300 .00
Section 2. Ordinance 2016 of the City of Kent be and
the same hereby is repealed in its entirety.
Section 3 . This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and pub-
lication as provided by law.
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M ISABEL HOGAN, MVOR
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ATTEST:
MARIE JEN P;�; CITY/CLERK
AP ROVED AS TO FORM:
DONALD E. MIRK, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the day of April, 1977 .
APPROVED the day of April, 1977 .
PUBLISHED the day of April, 1977 .
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordi-
nance No. '��, passed by the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent
as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
MARIE 4ENS N, CIT CLERK
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KENT
SUBDIVISION CODE
KENT, WPSHINGTON
CITY OF KENT
APPLICATION FEES FOR SUBDIVISIONS
(PER .CITY OF KENT ORDINANCE *2026)
SHORT PLATS : $25. 00
PRELIMINARY PLATS : $150 . 00
FINAL PLATS:
1) Residential: $50. 00 plus $5 . 00 per lot, but not less
than $100 . 00 .
2) Industrial and Commercial. : $15„ 00 per acre, but not
less than $7 5 . 00 nor more than $400 . 00.
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
JUNE, 1977
THIS SUBDIVISION CODE WAS APPROVED BY
THE KENT CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 17 ,
1973 , BY ORDINANCE 1840 AND BECAME
EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 5 , 1973.
REVISED PRINTING - JUNE, 1977
AMENDED SECTIONS TO DATE ARE:
- Section 2.3.4 2) Final Plat Requirements, (12/3/73) .
- Section 1.3 SCOPE, (3/17/75) .
- Section 1.4 DEFINITIONS, (3/17/75) .
- Section 1.8 EXCEPTIONS, (3/17/75) .
- Section 2.2.8 Filing Short Plat, (3/17/75) .
- Section 2.2.11 Administrative Guidelines, (3/17/75) .
- Section 2.3.2 5)b) (3) Planning Commission Hearing, (3/17/75) .
- Section 2.3.2 8) Approval Period, (3/17/75) .
- Section 3. 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR MOBILE
HOME PARK DESIGN, (3/17/75) .
- Section 4.2 PENALTIES, (3/17/75) .
- Section 2.2.4 Application Requirements, (12/15/75) .
- Section 2.2.6 Short Subdivision Committee Meeting, (12/15/75) .
- Section 2.3.2 1) Preliminary Plat Procedures, (4/18/77) .
- Section 2.3.4 1) Final Plat Procedures, (4/18/77) .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I
1. 1 Title------------------------------------------ 1
1. 2 Purpose---------------------------------------- 1
1 . 3 Scope------------------------------------------ 2
1. 4 Definitions------------------------------------ 2
1. 5 State Enabling Legislation as it Applies to
This Code-------------------------------------- 6
1. 6 Administering Authority------------------------ 6
2. 7 Notification of Other Agencies------- ------ 6
1. 8 Exceptions------------------------------------- 7
SECTION II - PROCEDURES
2 . 1 Outline of Subdivision Procedures--------------- 8
2 . 2 Detailed Procedures for Short Subdivisions----- 8
2 . 3 Detailed Procedures for Subdivision------------ 11
SECTION III - REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
3. 1 General Requirements and Minimum Standards
of Residential Design-------------------------- 21
3. 2 General Requirements and Minimum Standards
of Industrial and Commercial Design------------ 28
3. 3 General Requirements and Standards for
Mobile Home Park Design---------- ------ 30
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SECTION IV - EXCEPTIONS, PENALTIES , LIABILITY.,. SEVERABILITY
4 . 1 Exceptions------------------------------------- 31
4. 2 Penalties-------------------------------------- 31
4 . 3 Liability-------------------------------------- 32
4 . 4 Severability------------------------------------ 32
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SUBDIVISION CODE
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
A CODE OF THE CITY OF KENT , WASHINGTON PROVIDING
FOR THE MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF RULES, REGULATIONS,
REQUIREMENTS , STANDARDS, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND
INTO TWO (2) OR MORE PARCELS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION METES AND
BOUNDS DESCRIPTIONS OR DEDICATIONS, ACQUISITIONS,
IMPROVEMENTS, AND RESERVATION OF SITES FOR PUBLIC
USE; PROVIDING FOR THE VARIATION AND EXCEPTION
THERETO IN HARDSHIP CASES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
THE VIOLATION OF SUCH ADOPTED RULES, REQUIREMENTS,
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTUATION OF THE EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED AUTHOR-
ITY OF THE CITY OF KENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INTENTS OF' STATE STATUTES. THIS CODE IS TO BE
KNOWN AS THE CITY OF KENT SUBDIVISION CODE.
SECTION I
SECTION Ll TITLE
This code shall be hereinafter known as the City of Kent
Subdivision Code®
SECTION .1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this code is to provide rules , regulations,
requirements, and standards for subdividing land in the
City of Kent, insuring -that the highest feasible quality
in subdivision will be attained; that the public health,
safety, general welfare , and aesthetics of the City Of
Kent shall be promoted and protected; that orderly growth,
development, and the conservation, protection and proper
use of land shall be insured.; that proper provisions for
all public facilities (including circulation, utilities ,
and services) shall be made; that maximum advantage of
site characteristics shall be taken into consideration;
that conformance with provisions set forth in the City Of
Kent Zoning Code and Kent Comprehensive Plan shall be
insured.
Section 1. 2 . 1 Planned Unit Development
in addition to the standard subdivision of land as outlined
in this code , the City provides for the subdivision of land _
under the Planned Unit Development regulations of the Kent
Zoning Code. That Code should be consulted concerning the
special procedures concerning P.U.D. s.
SECT 10f1 1, L-KOPE
This code shall apply to the division of land for sale or
lease into two (2 ) or more parcels .
rAmendment a per City Council action, 3/17/75)
Where this code imposes greater restrictions or higher
standards upon the development of land than other laws,,
ordinances or restrictive covenants, the provisions of
this code shall prevail .
SECTI0 .1 IA _DEiEiNIT.I()fJS
l) Alley. A public thoLoughfare or way having a width of
not more thari thirty (30) feet which affords only a
secondary means of access to abutting property.
2) Block. A group of lots, tracts, or parcels which have
been subdivided and are entirely surrounded by highways
or streets or in part by a well defined and fixed boundary.
3) City Council , The City Council of the City of Kent,
Washingtcn.
4) Common Open Space. A parcel or parcels of land or an
area of water or a combination of land and water within
the site designated for a subdivision and designed and
intended for the use or enjoyment of residents of a
subdivision. Common open space may contain such compli-
mentary structures and .improvements as are necessary and
appropriate for the benefit and enjoyment of residents
of the subdivision.
5) Comprehensive Plan, The plans, maps and reports which
comprise the official development plan as adopted by the
City Council in accordance with RCW 35. 63 or RCW 35A.
6) County Auditor_ . As defined in Chapter 36 , 22 RCW or the
office of the person assigned such duties under the King
County charter .
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7) Cul-de-Sac. A short street having one end open to traffic
and being^terminated at the other end by a vehicular
turn-around.
8) Dedication. A deliberate appropriation of land by -its
owner for any general and public uses, reserving to himself
no other rights than such as are compatible with the full
exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the
property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall
be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of
a final- plat or short plat showing the dedication thereon;
and, the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the
approval of such plat for fi.liIng by the City of Kent.
9) Division of Land. The subdivision of any parcel of land
into two (2) or more parcels.
10) Fina proval. The final official action taken- by the .
City Council on the proposed play:, subdivision, dedication
or portion thereof that has previously received preliminary
approval.
11 ) Final Plat. The final drawing of -the subdivision and
dedication prepared for filing for record with the County
Auditor and containing all elements and requirements set
forth in this code.
1.2) Hillside Subdivision. A subdivision in which any lot in
the subdivision has average slopes greater than fifteen (15)
percent and in which any street in the subdivision has
grades greater than seven (7) percent at any point.
13) Home Owners Association. An incorporated nonprofit organi-
zation operatJ_ng under recorded land agreements through
which, a) each lot owner is automatically a member, b) each
lot is automatically subject to a proportionate share of
the expenses for the organization° s activities, such as
maintaining common property, and c) a charge if unpaid
becomes a lien against the property.
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14 ) Lot. A fractional part of subdivided lands having fixed
boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet
minimum zoning requirements for width and area. The term
shall include tracts or parcels.
15) Lot , corner . A lot abutting upon two (2) or more streets
at their intersection, or upon two (2) parts of the same
street, such streets or parts of the same street forming an
interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five (135)
degrees within the lot lines.
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16) Lot Frontage. The front of a lot shall be that portion
nearest the street except on a corner lot in which case
the front yard shall be considered the narrowest part of
the lot that fronts on a street.
17 ) Lot Lines. The property lines bounding the lot.
18) Lot Measurements.
(a) Depth of a lot shall be considered to be the
distance between the foremost points of the side
lot lines in front and the rear-most points of
the side lot lines in the rear.
(b) Width of a lot shall be considered to be the
distance between the side lines connecting front
and rear lot lines, provided, however, that width
between side lot lines at their foremost points
(where they intersect with the street line) shall
not be less than eighty (80) percent of the
required lot width except in the case of lots on
the turning circle of cul-de-sacs, where eighty
(80) percent requirement shall not apply.
19) Lot of Record. A lot which is part of a subdivision r �
cordeil in the office of the County Assessor, or a lot or
parcel described by metes and bounds, the description of
which has been so recorded.
20) Lot Splits. The division of land into four (4) or less
lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose
of sale or lease.
21) Lot, through. A lot that has both ends fronting on a
street. Either end may be considered front.
22) Meander Line. A line along a body of water intended to be
used solely as a reference for surveying.
23) Official Plans. Those maps, development plans, or portions
thereof, adopted by the City Council of the City of Kent
as provided in Chapter 44 , Section 6 , Laws of 1935, as
amended. Such plans or maps shall be deemed to be conclu-
sive with respect to the location and width of streets,
public parks, and playgrounds and drainage rights-of-way
as may be shown thereon.
24) Performance Bond or Guarantee. That security which may be
accepted in lieu of a requirement that certain improvements
be made before the City Council approves the Final Plat,
including performance bonds, escrow agreements, and other
similar collateral or surety agreements.
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25 ) Planning Commission, That body as defined in ordinance
1-674 -,- city of Kent .
26 ) Plat , A map or representation of a subdivision , showing
there:�n the division of a tract or parcel of land into
lots , blocks , streets, and alleys or other divisions and
dedications ,
27 ) pteliminar ALLtoval , The official favorable action taken
on the pLeliminary Plat of a proposed subdivision, metes-
and-.bounds description , or dedication, by the city Council
following a duly advertised public hearing.
28) Prelj-111111--ILY L'I--It, A neat: and approximate drawing of a
proposed SUJAIVISIOD showing the general layout of streets
and alLe�, S, lutes, biucks, and restrictive covenants to be
applicable to the subdivision , and other elements of a
plat Qr subdiviSIOn which shall furnish a basis for the
approval or disapproval of the general layout of a sub-
division .
291 Roadway . I'llat port-ion of a street intended for the
a_6`comlmodeatj,.-.--n ot . vehicular traffic, generally within curb
lines .
30) Sj-IQ_Ct P.L,At - The map or representation of a short sub-
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31 Short Subdi . The division of land into four (4)
ox sites, or divisions for
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the, purpose of sale or lease .
1 32, Short Subdivision Committee. The Short Subdivision Committee
shall consist 01 one—(I) Planning commissioner; the Parks
and Recreation Director; the Planning Director, who shall
be chairman; the Public Works Director who may designate the
City Engineer to sit in his absence with full voting power;
and the Fire Chief who may designate the Chief of the Fire Pre-
vention Bureau to sit in his absen.ce with full voting power.
- per City Council action, 3117175 and 5115178)
(Amended _vv,, k4) U.L MULU
sions for the purpose
I.ots" t-racts., parcels, sites or divi
ot ,. sale uLlease ; provided that subdivisions of less than
five (5) parcels may be defined as lot splits.
34 ) , .'Tentative P1.6t. A map similar to the Preliminary Plat, but
- : ,in sketch form.
J A parcel of land proposed for subdivision or
''_s_ubd iv i ding
SECTION 1, 5 STATE ENABLING LEGISLATION AS IT APPLIES TO THIS CODE
This code is in conformance with Chapter 58 . 17 of the Revised
Code of the State of Washington regulating platting, sub-
division, and the dedication of land.
SECTION 1, 6 ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY
1) Kent Planning Agency
The Kent Planning Agency is designated as the official
agency of the City for making a review of and a recommen-
dation on all proposed subdivisions in the City as
prescribed as follows:
a) Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is authorized to hold a
public hearing on all preliminary plats and to
make recommendations to the City Council .
b) Planning Department
The Planning Department is responsible for the
administration and coordination of this ordinance
unless another department is authorized to
administer and enforce a specific section or
sections.
2) Kent Engineering Department
The Engineering Department is responsible for reviewing
all engineering and technical requirements of this
ordinance.
3) City Council
The Kent City Council shall hold a public meeting or
hearing on all Preliminary Plats; further, the City
Council shall have sole authority to approve final
plats.
SECTION 1, 7 NOTIFICATION OF OTHER AGENCIES
Notice of the filing of a preliminary plat of a proposed
subdivision in the City of Kent, which subdivision is
adjacent to or within one mile of the City of Kent' s
municipal boundaries or which contemplates the use of King
County ' s or any other city' s or town' s utilities shall be
given to the appropriate county, city, or town authorities .
Notice of the filing of a preliminary plat of a proposed
subdivision located adjacent to the right-of-way of a State
Highway shall be given to the State Department of Highways.
Such notice shall include the hour and location of the hear-
ing and a description of the property to be platted.
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SECTION 1- 0 LXCEPTIONS
The provisions of this code do not apply to :
1) cemeteries and burial plots while used for that purpose.
2) Divisions made by testamentary provisions , or the laws
of descent. (Amended - per City council action, 3117175)
3) Boundary J Line adjustments where no new lot is created
thereby or where no lot is reduced in size below the
minimum square footage requirements required by the
applicable zoning control .
4) Division of land due to condemnation or sale under threat
thereof , by an agency or division of government vested
with the power of condemnation.
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SECTION II e PROCEDURES
SECTION 2 . 1OUTLINE OF SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES
Section 2 . 1. 1 PreliminarxNieetiag
Any person who desires to subdivide land in the City of Kent
should consult with the Planning Department at an early date
on an informal basis in order to become familiar with the
requirements of this code. The Engineering Department should
also be consulted at this time for advice and assistance in
understanding the engineering requirements of this code.
Section 2 . 1 . 2 -Application for Subdivision -- General Overview
of Procedures
1) Short Subdivision.P The general procedures for processing
appla-cations- fox a short subdivision are as follows:
The application is filed with the Planning Department;
reviewed by the Short Subdivision Committee; said Committee
may approve, modify, or deny the short subdivision; appeal
of the decision of the Short Subdivision Committee shall
be to the City Council.
2) Subdivision. The general procedures for processing an
application for a subdivision consists of four (4) separate
steps as follows: (1) Preparation and submission to the
Planning Department of a Tentative Map of the proposed
subdivision; (2) Submission of a Preliminary Plat of the
proposed subdivision to the. Planning Commission and City
Council for public hearing; (3) Installation or bonding
of improvements according to the approved Preliminary
Plat; (4 ) Submission of the Final Plat to the City
Council for approval. The approved Final Plat is recorded
in the office of the King County Department of Records and
Elections.
SECTION 2 ,2�DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR SHORT SUBDIVISIONS
Section 2. 2 . 1 Purpose
The procedures regulating short subdivisions are established
to promote orderly and efficient division of lots on a small
scale, avoiding placing undue burdens on the subdivider and
to comply with provisions of RCW 58 . 17 .
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Section 2 . 2 .2 Principles of- Acceptability
1) Create legal building sites with respect to zoning and health
regulations .
2) Establish access to a public .road for each segregated parcel .
3) Have suitable physical characteristics; a proposed short plat
may be denied because of flood, inundation, or swamp
conditions or construction of protective improvements may be
required as a condition of approval .
4) If adjacent to another municipality or King County , take into
consideration the subdivision standards of that jurisdiction,
as well as the requirements of this code.
5) Make adequate provision for: drainage ways , streets , alleys ,
other public ways , water supplies and sanitary wastes , as
deemed necessary .
Section 2 .2 . 3 Scope
Any land being divided into four (4) or less parcels , lots ,
tracts , sites , or subdivisions , any one of which is less than
twenty (20) acres in size, and which has not been divided in a
short subdivision within a period of five (5) years , shall meet _.
the requirements of this Section.
Section 2 . 2 . 4 Application Requirements
1) Application. Application for a short subdivision shall be
made with the Planning Department on forms prescribed by
that Department. Said application shall be accompanied by
ten (10) copies of the Short Subdivision Plat.
2) The Short Subdivision Plat shall conform to the following
requirements :
a) Shall. be a neat and approximate drawing on reproducible
material at a decimal scale. The Plat map shall measure
between 8-1/2" x 11" and 18" x 24" .
b) Shall show how the proposed subdivision will be served
by streets and utilities .
c) Shall be accompanied by a certificate of approval to be
signed by the Chairman of the Short Subdivision Committee .
d) Each application for a Short Subdivision shall be
accompanied by a title report. The report shall be dated
within thirty (30) days of the acceptance of the
application by the Planning Department. (Amendment - per city
Council action, 12115175)
Section 2 . 2 . 5 Referral to Other Departments
Upon receipt of an application for a Short Subdivision, the
Planning Department shall transmit one (1) copy of the
application to each member of -the Short Subdivision Committee,
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and one (1) copy to any department or agency deemed necessary.
The application shall be transmitted at least five (5) working
days prior to the Short Subdivision Committee meeting.
Section 2 . 2 . 6 Short Subdivision Committee Meeting
1) A meeting attended by the applicant at his option and the
Short Subdivision Committee members shall be held no
earlier than six (6) days and no later than fifteen (15)
days of receipt of the application. Said meeting shall
be open to the public .
2) Quorum. Three (3) of -the five (5) members of the Short
Subdivision Committee must be present in order for the
Committee -to take any action.
3) Action. The Short Subdivision Committee may approve ,
approve with modifications , or deny the application for
a Short Subdivision. The decision of the Short
Subdivision Committee shall be made at the Subdivision
Committee meeting . An additional meeting may be called
if no decision is reached at the first meeting. The
second meeting shall be no later than seven (7) days
after the first meeting . An applicant may request to
have an application, on which -the Short Subdivision
Committee has taken affirmative action, reopened by the
Committee if it is found by the Planning Director and
the applicant -that new information has come to light that
might affect the action taken by the Short Plat
Subdivision Committee . In case of a denial by the Short
Subdivision Committee aj.-iy appeal shall be made to the
City Council , as per Section 2 . 2 .7 ; new information can
be presented during City Council consideration of the appeal.
(Amended - per City Council action, 12115175)
a) Approval . If Approved, the Short Plat shall be marked
"Approved" and signed by the Chairman of the Short
Subdivision Committee, and the applicant shall be
notified .in writing of the decision.
b) Approval with Modifications . If modifications are
deemed necessary by the Short Subdivision Committee ,
they may be added to the original Short Subdivision
Plat or a new Short Subdivision Plat may be required.
c) Denial . If denied, the Short Plat shall be marked
"Denied" and the applicant shall be notified in
writing of the decision, giving the reasons therefore .
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Section 2 .2 .7 Appeal
The decision of the Short Subdivision Committee shall be
final , unless an appeal by any aggrieved party is made to the
City Council within fourteen (14) days after the Short
Subdivision Committee ' s decision. Said appeal shall be in
writing to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk
and Planning Department. The City Council shall act on said
appeal within twenty-one days (21) days unless an extension
thereto is agreed to , in writing, by the applicant.
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Section 2 . 2 . 8 Filing Short Plat
1) A plat must be signed by the Chairman of the Short Sub-
division Committee before it is filed.
2) An approved short plat shall be filed for record in the
office of the King County Auditor and shall not be deemed
approved until so f 11ed. 'Amendment - per City Counc:.1 action,
3i 17/7.5)
3) In 6ddition to number 2 , short plats shall be filed with
the Kent Planning Department, the Kent City Clerk and the
Kent Engineering Department. tAmendment - per City Council action,
3/17/75)
Section 2 - 2 . 9 Expi.cation Period
If the Short Plat is not filed within six (6) months of the
date of appr:,val , the Short Plat shah, be null and void.
Upon proper application by the subdivider , the Planning
Department may 3Lant one (1) extension of not more than six
(6) months.
Section 2 . 2 . 10 Lj.mztati. ,ns on Further Subdivision
Any land subdivided under the requirements of this Section
shall not be furthex divided for a period of five (5) years
without following the procedures for subdivision (Section 2 . 3) .
Section 2 . 2 .11 Administrative guidelines
There shall be on file with the Kent Planning Department and
made avai.la.b:� w t.h ea,:h appl.ic:Ation issued, a set of
Admin ' strative guic]elknes for drawing short plat maps ,
filling out the application and recording the plat.
Au-endmeW- e per City Council action, 3/17/75)
SECTION 2 ,3 DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR SUBDIVISION
Any land being divided .into five (5) or more parcels , lots,
tracts, sites , c.,r subdivision, any one of which is less
than twenty (20) a.ctes in ;size, or any land which has been
divided under the Short Subdivision procedures within five
(5) years, shall conform to the procedures and requirements
of this Section .
Section 2 . 3 . 1 Tentative Plat Procedures
1) Applzcatiin . Applications for a tentative plat meeting
and review shall be filed with the Planning Department.
Twelve (12) copies of the tentative plat shall be filed.
2 ) M� Scale and Documentation. The scale and information
required for a tentative plat shall be in accordance with
the requirements of Section 2 . 3 . 2 2) , except that the
scale and information do not need to be precise and the
map does not need to be prepared by a registered land
surveyor .
3) Referral to Other Departments. The Planning Department
shall transmit copies of the tentative plat to the
following departments: four (4) copies to the Engineering
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Department; one (1). copy to the Building Department; one (1)
copy to the Health Agency; one (1) to the Fire Department;
and one (1) each to the public utilities agencies serving
the area.
4) Tentative Plat Meeting. A meeting may be held- attended
by the departments which received copies of the tenta-
tive plat, the Planning Department, and the subdivider.
Any recommendations of the various departments for
revision of the tentative plat should be discussed at
such meeting as well as recorded in writing.
5) General Requirements or Findings for Tentative Plat.
Following the aforesaid tentative plat meeting, and
receipt of the recommendations of the City departments,
the Planning Department shall find that the tentative
plat:
a) Is in general conformance with the regulations of
this- code;
b) Streets conform to the circulation pattern estab-
lished or proposed for• the area the subdivision
will be developed in;
c) Is in conformance with sewer, water and other
utility plans for the area;
d) Not detrimental to its surroundings.
6) Further Action. If the tentative plat is approved
as presented, or as modified as per the suggestions
presented in writing at the tentative plat meeting,
the applicant should proceed to the preliminary plat
stage. If not approved, a preliminary plat may still
be submitted to the Planning Commission. However, it
is likely that the same objections and problems will
arise at that stage.
Section 2. 3. 2 Preliminary Plat Procedures
1) Application.
a) Application for a preliminary plat shall be filed
with the Planning Department on forms prescribed
by the Planning Department at least twenty-five
(25) days prior to the Planning Commission hearing
at which it is to be considered.
b) Twelve (12) copies of the preliminary plat shall
be submitted, which shall be prepared by a land
surveyor registered in accordance with the require-
ments of RCW 18. 43. 010. _.
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(Application fees are contained in City of Kent
Ordinance #2026) (Amendment - per City Council action, 4118177)
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2) Preliminary Plat Requirements. The following shall be
part of the preliminary plat.
a) Vicinity Map. Adequate to show the location of
the plat.
b) Preliminary Plat. Shall include or conform to the
following:
(1) The subdivision name and number, the name and
address of the owner or owners , and the name
and address of the licensed land surveyor and
subdivision engineer.
(2) The date of preparation, the true north point,
a graphic scale and legal description of the
property to be subdivided.
(3) Preliminary plats shall be drawn to an appro-
priate engineering (decimal) scale.
(4) Show the location of existing and proposed
platted property lines , and existing section
lines , streets , buildings, water courses,
railroads , bridges , and any recorded public or
private utility or roadway easements, both on
the land to be subdivided and on the adjoining
lands (land that abutts the proposed subdivision) ,
to a distance of one-hundred (100) feet from the
edge of the subject property.
(5) Contours and/or elevations (at five foot inter-
vals minimum) shall be shown to that extent
necessary to accurately predict drainage
characteristics of the property. Contour lines
shall be extended at least one-hundred (100)
feet beyond the boundaries of the proposed plat.
(6) Give the names , locations , widths, and other
dimensions of proposed streets , alleys, ease-
men.Ls, parks and other open spaces , reservations ,
and utilities.
(7) Indicate the acreage of land to be subdivided;
the number of lots; the area of the smallest
lot and the approximate square footage and
approximate percent of total acreage in open
space.
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(8) Indicate the approximate dimensions of each lot.
(9) Include a statement of soil type, drainage con-
ditions , present landscaping (describe any
natural or man-made land cover) , wildlife present,
and any other environmental factors which may
be prescribed by the Planning Department.
3) Referral to other City Dew tments and Agencies. The
Planning Department shall distribute four k4l copies of
the preliminary map to the Engineering Department, one
(1) copy to the Building Department; one (1) copy to the
Health Agency; one (1) copy to the Fire Department, and
one (1) copy to each of the Public Utility Agencies
serving the area in which the subdivision is to be con-
structed. Each department or agency may file recommenda-
tions with the Planning Department within ten (10) days
of receipt of the preliminary plat; or in the event that
a preliminary plat meeting should be called by the
Planning Department, may present their recommendation
at that time .
4) Prelim LLna. The Planning Department shall
compare the applicant' s -tentative and preliminary plat
and shall reach a decision within three (3) working days
after the applicant' s submission, as to whether a pre-
liminary plat meeting is necessary. A preliminary plat
meeting may be deemed necessary when there are signifi-
cant differences between the .tentative and preliminary
plats. The determination of the necessity of a prelimi-
nary plat meeting shall be based on the following
considerations :
a) The degree of commonality between the two plans
(i.e. , is the preliminary plat a refinement of the
tentative plat, or is it a completely new plat for
the same property?) .
b) The presence or absence of revisions present in the
preliminary plat resulting from objections raised
at the tentative plat meeting.
J 5) Planning Public Hearin
a) The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing
on any preliminary plat and forward its -recommenda-
tions to the Kent city Council. Said public hearing
shall be held no later than the second regular
J meeting of the Planning commission after submission
of the application, and the recommendations shall
be forwarded to the city Council within fourteen
(14) days of the Planning Commission' s action.
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b) The Planning Department shall give notice in the following
manner ;
(1) Three (3) notices of the public hearing shall be posted
on - t adjacent to the land to be subdivided at least
ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
(2) One (1) notice of the public hearing shall be given in a newspaper of general circulation at least ten
( 10 ; days prior to the public hearing.
( 3) All hearing notices shall include a legal description
of the location of the proposed subdivision and either
a vicinity location sketch or a location description
in nonlegal language. 2AmendnFrr _. per Ct ty Counc-z l action,
6) Health Agency Recommendation. The health agencies responsible
for approval of the proposed means of sewage disposal and
water supply shall file with the City Council , prior to the
Council ' s consideration of the preliminary plat, written
statements ati to the general adequacy of the proposed means
of sewage disposal and water supply.
7 ) City Council. Act.lon , After receiving the Planning Commission ' s
recommendation, the City Council shall , at its next public
meeting , set a date for a public meeting to consider the
adoption (... r_ rejecticn of the recommendation. If at this
meeting the City Council. deems that a change in the Planning
Commrssion ` s recommendation is necessary, the change of the
recommendation shall not be made until the City Council has
conducted a. public hearing and thereupon adopted its own
recommendatiL,ns and approved or disapproved the preliminary
plat.
8) Approval Period. .Preliminary plats of any proposed subdivision
shall be approved, disapproved, or returned to the applicant
for modification or correction within ninety (90) days from
the date of submission, unless the applicant consents to an
extension of such time period. (Amendment _ per City Council action,
'1,7/75)
9) Expiration Date. Approval of the preliminary plat shall
lapse withincane (1)pyear from the date of approval unless
the City Courc.tl grants an extension of time for a period
of not greater than one (1) year unless a final plat based
on the px eliminary plat is submitted prior to the one (1)
year limit .
Section 2 . 3 . 3 Installation of Improvements or Bonding in Lieu
of Improvements.
1 ) Required improvements . The following tangible improvements
may be required before a final plat is submitted;
every subdivider may be required to grade and pave
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streets and alleys, install curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
monuments , sanitary and storm sewers, street lights,
water mains and street name signs, together with all
appurtenances thereto in accordance with specifications
and standards of this code, approved by the Engineering
.Department and in accordance with other standards of
the City.
2) Inspection, Approval and Fees . The Engineering Depart-
ment shall be responsible for the supervision, inspec-
tion and acceptance of all subdivision improvements and
shall make a charge therefore to the subdivider in the
amount of the hourly cost to the City of Kent. The
hourly cost shall include the wages of the inspector
and the City' s cost for fringe benefits calculated on
an hourly basis .
3) Permits . Prior to proceeding with subdivision improve-
ments, the subdivider shall make application for such
permits from the City as are necessary. The applicant
is also responsible for complying with all permit
requirements of other federal, state and local agencies.
4) Deferred Improvements . No final plat shall be submitted
to the City Council until all improvements are con-
structed in a satisfactory manner and approved by the
responsible departments or a bond has been satisfactorily
posted for deferred improvements .
a) Bonds. If a developer wishes to defer certain on-
site improvements, written application shall be made
to the Engineering and Planning Departments stating
the reasons why such delay is necessary. If the
deferment is approved, the developer shall furnish
a performance bond to the City in an amount equal
to a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) percent of
the estimated cost of the required improvements.
The decision of the City Engineer and Planning
Director as to amount of such bond shall be con-
clusive.
b) Time Limit. Such bond shall list the exact work
} that shall be performed by the applicant and shall
specify that all of the deferred improvements be
completed within the time established by the
Department of Engineering; and if no time is estab-
lished, then not later than one (1) year after
approval of the final plat by the City Council. The
_) bond shall be held by the City Clerk.
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c) Check in Lieu of Bond. The developer may substi-
tute a certified or ashier' s check or assignment
of funds in lieu of a performance bond. Such
check or assignment shall be made payable to the
City Treasurer and shall be in the same amount as
the bond it is substituting.
d) Proceed Against Bond or Other Security. The City
reserves the right, in addition to all other
remedies available to it by law, to proceed, against
such bond or other payment in lieu thereof. In
case of any suit or action to' enforce any' provi-
sions of this code, the developer shall pay unto
the City all costs incidental to such litigation
including reasonable attorney ' s fees. The appli-
cant shall enter into an agreement with the City
requiring payment of such attorney' s fees.
e) Binding Upon Applicant. The requirement of the
posting of any performance bond or other security
shall be binding on the applicant, his hears,
successors and assigns.
f) Notification to Planning Department. The City
Engineer shall notify the Planning Department in
writing of the following: the improvements deferred,
amount of bond or check deposited, time limit of
bond or check, name of bonding company, and any
other pertinent information.
5) Certificates of Completion. The Engineering Department
s all submit' 'a certificate in duplicate to the Planning
Department verifying that the subdivider has completed
the required installations and/or bonding in accordance
with the provisions of this code and the specifications
and standards of the departments. One (1) copy of the
completed certificate shall be furnished to the sub-
divider by. the Planning Department together with a
notice advising him to proceed with preparation of a
final plat. for that portion of the area in which mini-
mum improvements have been installed and approved or
adequate security has been posted as provided in
Section 2 . 3. 3 4) . Certificate originals shall be
retained by the Planning 'Department.
Section 2 : 3. 4 Final Plat Procedures
1) Application.
a) Application for final map shall be filed with the
Planning Department on forms prescribed by the
Planning Department.
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b) Eleven (11) copies of the final plat plus the original shall
be submitted; said plat shall be prepared by a land surveyor
registered in accordance with the requirements of RCW 18. 43,
and shall conform to the preliminary plat.
(Application fees are contained in City of Kent Ordinance #2026) .
(Amendment - per City Council action 4118177)
2) Final Plat Requirements (Amended - per City Council action, 1213173)
a) The final plat shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one (1)
inch representing one hundred (100) feet unless otherwise
approved by the Engineering Department on sheets eighteen by
twenty-two (18 x 22) inches . The original drawing shall be in
black ink on linen trading cloth or on stabilized drafting film,
and shall contain the following information:
(1) Date , title , name and location of subdivision, graphic
scale, and true north point.
(2) The lines of all streets and roads , alley lines , lot lines,
lot and blocks numbered in numerical order, reservations ,
easements , and any areas to be dedicated to public use ,
with notes stating their purpose and any limitations.
(3) Sufficient data to determine readily and reproduce on the
ground the location, bearing, and length of every street,
easement line , lot line , boundary lines and block line .
(4) All dimensions to the nearest one-hundredth (1/100) of a
foot and angles and bearings in degrees , minutes, and seconds.
(5) Lambert Coordinates, if provided by the Public Works Depart-
ment , for permanent control monuments shall be shown on the
final plaC. as determined by the City Engineer' s office .
(6) All interior permanent control monuments shall be located as
determined by the City Engineer' s office and shall be clearly
shown on the final plat. All interior monuments shall be
installed prior to the release of any bond.
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(7) The final plat shall be mathematically correct.
(8) The final plat shall be accompanied by an approved printed
computer plot closure or demonstrated mathematical plot
closure on all lots , streets, alleys and'boundaries.
(9) A legal description of the land to be subdivided shall be
shown on both the title report and final linen.
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(10) Be accompanied by a complete survey of the section or sections
in which the plat or replat is located, or as much thereof as
may be necessary to properly orient the plat within such section
or sections . The plat and section survey shall be submitted
with complete field and computation notes showing the original
or re-established corners with descriptions of -the same and the
actual traverse showing error of closure and method of balancing.
A sketch showing all distances , angles and calculations required
to determine corners and distances of -the plat shall accompany
this data. The allowable error of closure shall not exceed one (1) foot in five thousand (5000) feet.
b) Final plat certificates . In addition to other requirements as
spec—d herein , the final plat shall contain or be accompanied
by the following:
(1) Certification showing that streets , rights-of-way and all sites
for public use have been dedicated.
(2) Certification by a licensed land surveyor that a survey has
been made and that monuments and stakes will be set.
(3) Certification by the responsible Health Agencies that the
methods of sewage disposal and water service are acceptable .
(4) Clertification by the Enga_neering Department -that the subdivi-
der has complied with either of the following alternatives :
(a) All improvements have been installed in accordance
with the requirements of these regulations , or
(b) Certain improvements have been deferred according to
to Section 2 . 3 . 3 4) , Deferred Improvements.
(5 ) The subdivider shall furnish the City a plat certificate
from a title in:�uran.ce company documenting the ownership and
title of all interested parties in -the plat , subdivision, or
dedication and listing all encumbrances . The certificate
shall be dated witnin forty-five (45) days prior to the
granting of the final plat by the City Council.
(6) Certification by the King County Finance Department that taxes
have been paid in accordance with Section 1 , Chapter No. 188 ,
Laws of 1927 (RCW 58 . 08 . 030 & . 040) and that a deposit has
been made with the King County .Finance Department in sufficient
amount to pay the taxes for the following year.
(7) Certification by the City Treasurer that there are no delin-
quent special assessments and that all special assessments
certified to the City Treasurer for collection on any property
herein contained dedicated for streets, alleys or other public
uses are paid in full.
(8) Certification of approval to be signed by the City Engineer
and. the Planning Director.
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(9) Certification of. approval to be signed by the Mayor and the
City Clerk.
(10) Copies of any restrictive covenants as may be used in the
subdivision .
3) Referral to Other Departments and Agencies. The Planning Department
shall distribute the final plat to all departments and agencies
receiving the preliminary plat, and to any other departments, utility
agencies and other governmental agencies deemed necessary.
4) City Council Public Hearings . At its first public meeting following
the date the final plat application has been officially accepted by
the Planning Department, the City Council shall set a date for a
public hearing or meeting to consider the final map. The final plat
shall be approved, disapproved or returned to the applicant for
modification or correction within thirty (30) days of the date of
application thereof , unless the applicant consents to an extension
of such time period.
5) Filing Final Plat. Before the final plat is submitted to the City
Council, it shall be signed by the City Engineer and Planning Director.
After the final plat is approved by the City Council , it shall be
signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk. The final plat shall be
filed with the King County Department of Records and Elections by
the City.
6) Extension of the Final .Map Approval Date . Final approval by the
City Council of a portion of the final map will constitute an auto-
matic extension of one (1) year from said approval date for the
remainder of the final map. One (1) additional extension of six
(6) months may be granted at the discretion of the City Council.
7) Expiration of Plat After Council Approval. If a final plat has not
been recorded within six (6) months after approval by the City Council ,
the map shall expire and be null and void. To revitalize the expired
map, the map shall be resubmitted as a preliminary map. One (1)
extension to the six (6) month period may be granted by the City
Council.
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SECTION III - REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
SECTION 3, 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS OF
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
A plat , subdivision or dedication shall be ,prepared in con-
formance with the following provisions.
Section 3. 1. 1 Environmental Considerations
1) Purpose. It is 'the purpose of this section to provide
for t17e protection of valuable, irreplaceable environ-
mental amenities and to make urban development as
compatible as possible with the ecological balance of
the area. Goals are to preserve drainage patterns ,
protect ground water supply, prevent erosion and to
preserve trees and natural vegetation. This is benefi-
cial to the City in lessening the costs of the
development to the City as a whole, and to the subdi-
vider in creating an attractive and quality environment.
2) Unsuitable Land. Land which is found to be unsuitable
or subdivision includes land with features likely to
be harmful to the safety and general health of the future
residents (such as lands adversely affected by flooding,
bad drainage, steep slopes, rock formations) . Land
which the City Council considers inappropriate for sub-
division shall not be subdivided unless adequate methods
are provided as safeguards against these adverse con-
ditions. If any portion of the land within the boundary
of a preliminary plat or approved record of survey is
subject to flood, or innundation, or is in a flood
control zone, according to RCW 86 . 16 , that portion of
the subdivision shall have the written approval of the
Department of Ecology before the City Council shall hear
the final plat.
3) Trees. Every reasonable effort shall be made to pre-
serve existing trees.
4) Streams.
-� a) Every effort shall be made to preserve existing .
streams , bodies of water, marshes and bogs.
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b) If a stream passes through any of the subject pro-
perty , a plan shall be presented which indicates _
how the stream will be preserved; methodology. should
include an overflow area, and an attempt to minimize
the disturbance of the natural channel and stream
bed.
c) The piping or tunneling of water shall be discouraged
and allowed only when going under streets.
d) Every effort shall be made to keep all streams and
bodies of water clear of debris and pollutants.
Section 3. 1. 2 Compatibility with Existing Land Use and Plans.
1) Buffer Between Uses . Where residential subdivisions are
to be developed adjacent to business, commercial or
industrial land use districts, buffer strips may be
provided.
2) Continuity with Improved Additions . No plan for the
replatting, subdivision, or dedication of any areas shall
be approved by the City Council unless the streets shown
therein. are connected by surfaced road or street (accord-
ing to City of Kent specifications) to an existing street
or highway.
3) Conformity with Existing Plans. The location of all
streets shall conform to any adopted plans for streets
in the City of Kent .
4) Trails Plan. If a subdivision is located in the area
of an officially designated trail, provisions may be
made for reservation of the right-of-way or for ease-
ments to the City for trail purposes.
Section 3 1 3 Grading Permit
A Grading Permit shall be required as per Chapter 70 of the
Uniform Building Code as adopted by City of Kent, prior to
any grading.
Section 3. 1. 4 Streets
1) Relationship to Adjoining Street System. The proposed
street system shall extend existing streets at the same
or greater width, unless otherwise approved by the
Engineering Department.
2) Street Names. All proposed street names shall be
approved by the City of Kent.
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3) Arterials, Intersections. Streets intersecting with
existing or proposed public highways, major or
secondary arterials shall be held to a minimum.
4) Dedicated Rights-of-Way.
a) Street Alignment. The alignment of all streets shall
be reviewed and approved by the City of Kent Engineer-
ing Department. The following standards shall apply;
unless otherwise approved by the Engineering
Department.
(1) Street Intersection Offsets . Where street inter-
sections must be offset, such offsets shall not
measure less than two hundred (200) feet from
the centerline to centerline.
(2) Cul-de-Sacs . Residential cul-de-sacs shall not
exceed a length of six hundred (600) feet.
(3) Street Grades . No street grades shall exceed
fifteen (15) percent.
(4) Tangents. A tangent of at least two hundred (200)
feet in length shall be provided between reverse
curves for community or major arterials , one-
hundred-fifty (150) feet for neighborhood
collector streets, and one hundred (100) feet
for residential access streets .
(5) Horizontal Curves. Where a deflection angle of
more than ten (10) degrees in the alignment of a
street occurs, a curve of reasonably long radius
shall be introduced. On streets sixty (60) feet
or more in width, the centerline radius of curva-
ture shall be not less than three hundred (300)
feet; on other streets , not less than one hundred
(100) feet.
(6) Vertical Curves. All changes in grade shall be
connected by vertical curves of a minimum length
of two hundred (200) feet unless specified other-
wise by the Engineering Department.
(7) Full Width Streets . All streets shall be platted
at full width.
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b) Full Width Improvement. All street improvements shall
be of full width improvement. Full width improve-
ment shall consist of the following:
(1) All streets, roads, and alleys shall be graded
to their full width and the pavement and side- '
walks shall be constructed to standard cross
sections .
(2) All street and alley surfaces shall be of asphalt
concrete according to City of Kent specifications.
(3) All streets may have permanent concrete curbs
and gutters according to City of Kent specifi-
cations.
(4) All streets shall have storm drains consisting of
the proper size pipe and catch basins or open
ditch - this to be determined at the time of the
public hearing for the preliminary plat. Whenever
open ditch is allowed no closed drains may be
installed except across an authorized driveway.
(5) All primary/major arterials, secondary arterials
and collector streets shall have sidewalks, with a
minimum of five (5) feet width, on at least one
side.
(6) All streets shall have street lighting located
and installed in accordance with the determinations
and standards of the Engineering Department. Street
light spacing shall consider the dimensions of
adjacent full-grown trees .
(7) Adjacent to Unplatted Acreage. Streets which
may be extended in the event of future adjacent
platting may be required to be dedicated to the
boundary line. Extensions of greater depth
than an average lot shall be improved with
temporary turn-a-rounds. Dedication of a
full width boundary street may be required
in certain instances to facilitate future
development.
(8) Planting Strips. Any planting strips in resi-
dential subdivisions shall be not less than
four (4 ) feet in width.
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f0 1. width roadway and required slopes. The size openings
t he provided shall be determined by Talbot' s formula,
h,,)f in no case shall be less than twelve (12) inches .
3) WateK System. The water distribution system including
t.fie- l.ocations of fire hydrants shall be designed and
installed in accordance with City standards as defined
by Engineering and Eire Department ordinances and re-
qu i.r ement.s .
Section-, 1 . 1 . 6 Public Use and Service Areas
Due c;()n�sideration shall be given by the subdivider to the
allc), +t.ion on adequately sized areas for public service
usage .
1) Easements for Utilities . Easements may be required for
the maintenance and operation of utilities as specified
by the Engineering Department.
2) O.ttutunnity_ Assets . Due regard shall be shown for all
natural features such as large trees , water courses ,
historical spots and similar community assets which,
if preserved, will add attractiveness and value to
the property.
Section 3 . 1 . 7 Blocks
1.) RE,'.:;01nmended Length. Blocks should not be less than
Uiree hundred 300) feet nor more than one thousand
five hundred (1500) feet in length. Where circum-
stances warrant, the Planning Commission may require
one (1) or more public cross walks of not less than
s.i.x (6) feet in width dedicated to the City to extend
enirely across the width of the block at locations
deemed necessary. Such cross walks shall be paved for
their entire width and length with a permanent surface
and shall be adequately lighted.
2 ) Width. Blocks shall be wide enough to allow two (2)
tiers of lots , except where fronting on major streets
cr prevented by topographical conditions or size of
t.h(--� property, in which case the Planning Commission may
approve a single tier.
Sectio>> 3 . 1 . 0 Lots
.1) Alrari eg ment. Insofar as practical , side lot lines shall
be—a--t right angles to street lines or radial to curved
st:r-,=cat lines . Each lot must front upon a public street
n, road .
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2) Minimum Size . The size , shape , and orientation of lots
shall meet the minimum area and width requirements of
the applicable zoning classification and shall be appro-
priate for the type of development and use contemplated.
3) Corner lots may be required to be platted with additional
width to allow for the additional side yard requirements .
4) Lots which are bordered by two more or less parallel
streets shall be permitted access to only one of those
streets .
5) Property Corners at Intersections . All lot corners at
intersections of dedicated public rights-of-way shall
have a minimum radii of fifteen (15) feet.
Section 3.1. 9 Other Improvements
1) Monuments .
a) Concrete permanent control monuments shall be es-
tablished at each and every controlling corner of
the subdivision. Interior monuments shall be lo-
cated as determined by the Engineering Department.
All surveys shall be of second degree accuracy.
The use of state plane coordinates is encouraged.
b) All other lot corners shall be marked with suitable
metal or wood markers.
2) Street Signs . The subdivider shall reimburse the City
on the cost of the street name signs and installation
necessary in the subdivision.
Section 3. 1.10 Hillside Subdivisions
1) Hillside Subdivision Defined. A subdivision in which any
lot in the subdivision has average slopes greater than
fifteen (15) percent and in which any street in the sub-
division has grades greater than seven (7) percent at
any point.
2) Purpose. Additional regulations shall be placed on
Hillside Subdivisions in order to protect the unique
environment and to deal with additional drainage and
erosion problems present in such areas.
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3) The following standards shall apply to Hillside Sub-
divisions. In addition, the regulations of Section 3. 1. 1 _
through 3. 1. 10 shall apply unless specifically excepted.
a) Information concerning the soils, geology, drainage
patterns, vegetation shall be presented in order to
determine if the subdivision can be safely developed.
b) Detailed plans for any proposed cut and fill opera-
tions shall be submitted. These plans shall include
the angle of slope, contours, compaction, and re-
taining walls.
c) Streets.
(1) Streets may have a grade exceeding fifteen (15)
percent.
(2) Street widths may be less than those required
in Section 3. 1. 4 6) b) (9) if it is found that
traffic generated will be less than in a non-
hillside subdivision.
d) Lots. Lots may be required to be larger than mini-
mum lot sizes required by the Kent Zoning Code.
Generally, lots in steeper areas of the subdivision
should be larger than those in less steep areas of
the subdivision.
e) Clearing and Grading and Ground Coverage Requirements.
Any clearing or grading shall be accompanied by
erosion control measures as deemed necessary by the
Engineering Department.
The division of land for industrial and commercial purposes
shall conform to the requirements and minimum standards of
residential design except as provided in this section.
Section 3. 2 . 1 Street Widths
Pavement
Right-of-Way Width Width
INDUSTRIAL ARTERIAL 90 60
INDUSTRIAL COLLECTOR 80 44
INDUSTRIAL ACCESS 60 36
COMMERCIAL STREETS 60 36
ALLEYS 20
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Section 3 . 2 . 2 Increased Right-of-Way Requirements in Commer-
cial Subdivisions
The C:it;y may require that street widths in commercial sub-
divisions be increased to provide for traffic movement and
to reduce or eliminate traffic congestion .
Sec 3.2. 3 $idewalk4
T1 dustrial arterial (90 ' right-of-way) , industrial
:ors (80 ' right-of-way) , and commercial streets
Sect ght-of-way) shall have sidewalks a minimum of five
width, on both sides. All industrial and commer-
Al -ess streets which are also 'through' streets shall _
of ewalks a minimum of five feet in width, on one
(Amended - per City Council action, 915178)
Sectiuii J.` . .j rcua..L.cvctu5
if railroad tracks are to be installed in a subdivision, such
trac)cs and their route shall be shown on the face of the
Vreliminary Plat.
Section 3. 2 . 6 Blocks
.1 ) Recommended Length. Blocks shall not be less than six
H-6E—dred (6 0) feet or more than two thousand (2000) feet
in Length.
2) Recoirunended Width. Blocks should be not less than three
hsndred (300) feet in width, except where fronting on
major streets or prevented by topographical conditions
or. size of the property, in which case the Planning
Commission may approve a lesser width . Blocks should
not be greater than one thousand (1000) feet in width.
Section .3 . 2 . 7 Lots
1.) (..)pt,ional . Lots are optional in industrial and commercial
subdivisions . The size , shape and orientation of lots
shall meet the minimum area and width requirements of the
a})Pl.icable zoning classification and shall be appropriate
tor the type of development and use contemplated. How-
ever, if lots for individual sale or lease are created,
they shall conform to the following criteria.
a ) Arrangement. Insofar as practical , side lot lines
shall be at right angles to street lines or radial
to curved street lines .
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b) Corner pots . Corner lots may be required to be platted
wider than interior lots as determined by the Planning
Department .
SECTION 3. 3 GENERAL REQUIRE 1Ef1TS_ AfJD STA�JDARDS FOR �1OB_ILE HOf9E PARK
DESIGN!
The standards of Section 3 . 1 for Residential Subdivisions shall
also apply to Mobile Home Park subdivision when Lots in such
subdivisions are to be sold, unless other standards are speci-
fically approved by the City . Amendment_ - per City Council action,
31 1 7175)
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SECTION IV - EXCEPTIONS, PENALTIES, SEVERABILITY,
LIABILITY
SECTION 4 . 1 EXCEPTIONS
1) Exception Requirements. The Planning Commission may recommend
to the City Council an exception from the requirements of this
code when, in its opinion, undue hardship may be created as
a result of strict compliance with the provisions of this
code. In recommending any exception, the Planning Commis-
sion may prescribe conditions that it deems necessary to
or desirable for the public interest. No exceptions shall
be recommended unless the Planning Commission finds :
a) That there are special physical circumstances or con-
ditions affecting said property such that the strict
application of the provisions of this code would de-
prive the applicant of the reasonable use or develop-
ment of his land;
b) That the exception is necessary to insure such property
the rights and privileges enjoyed by other properties
in the vicinity and under similar circumstances.
c) That the granting of the exception will not be detri-
mental to the public welfare or injurious to other
property in the vicinity.
2) Ap2lications Required. Application for any exception shall be
submitted in writing by the subdivider at the time the pre-
liminary plat is submitted to the Planning Department. The
application shall state fully all substantiating facts and
evidence pertinent to the request.
SE.LT I MA1L-EEMMES
1) Any person, firm, corporation or association, or any agent
of any person, firm, corporation or association who violates
the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction be subject to a fine not to exceed five
hundred (500) dollars for each such violation, or imprisonment
for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both such
fine and imprisonment .
2) In addition to the above, any person or firm who transfers,
sells , or options any land which is undergoing platting pro-
cedures before such plat or map has been approved by the City
of Kent , and before the same has been filed for record in the
office of the King County Department of Records and Elections
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or the City Clerk shall, upon conviction, be subject to
a fine not to exceed three hilnrlrpd (.300) dollars for each
such violation, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed
thirty (30) days , or both such fine and imprisonment. This
provision does not apply when the original subdivider sells
the entire parcel to another subdivider.
3) The King COu.nty Prosecuting Attorney may initiate an
actin to enoin the transfer, sale, agreement, or option
by making application for an injunction in the Superior
Court . The Planning Commission , Planning or Engineering
Departments may recover said penalty for the City of Kent
by civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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4) Wheneve.r land within a subdivision granted final approval
is used .in a manner or for a purpose which violates any
provision of the state subdivision law (Chapter 134 Laws
of 19 ?4 1st Extraordinary Session) or any provisions of the
Kent Subdivision Code, or any term or condition of plat
approval presciibed for a plat by the Kent City Council. ,
then the pros-_ cuting attorney, or the attorney general if
the piosecut.Lng attorney shall fail to act, may commence
an action tc_- restrain and enjoin such use and compel
compliance with the provisions of the State subdivision
law or the Kent Subdivision Code, or with such terms or
conditicn.� . The costs of such action may be taxed against
the vlolat:ax iArrf�ndment - per City Council action, 3/17;75)
SECTIO u , 3 LIL,BI_E1TY
City Not Liable . This code shall not be construed to relieve l
from or essen the responsibility of any person owning any land
or building , constructing _r mc:difying any subdivisions in the
City for damages to any�)ne injured or damaged either in person
or property by any defect therein; nor shall the City or any
agent thereof be held as assuming such liability by reason
of any preliminary or final approval or by issuance of any
permits or certificates authorized herein.
SECTION 4. cJ SEVE_P,II LI TY
If any part or lrartion if this code is determined to be uncon-
stitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such deter-
mination shall not affect the remainder of this code.
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