19.15.010 Plat approval process.
The procedures and responsibilities for processing plat applications shall be as follows:
A. Hearing Examiner. The hearing examiner is authorized to hold a public hearing on all preliminary plats and to render a decision pursuant to Process I. In making the decision, the hearing examiner shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law to indicate that the proposed subdivision is in conformance with the zoning ordinance and other applicable land use controls, this title and state law.
B. Development and Business Services Department.
1. The development and business services department shall coordinate all activities concerning the preliminary plat including routing departmental and outside agency reviews and recommendations and consolidating staff recommendations to the hearing examiner. This provision shall not be construed to conflict with the duties of other named city officials as mentioned in this title.
2. The development and business services director shall have authority to approve final plats. No plat may be approved unless the development and business services director makes a formal finding of fact that the proposed final plat is in conformance with the zoning code and all other applicable land use regulations, this title and state law. (Ord. 3399 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 3271 § 3, 2017; Ord. 2957 § 17, 2012; Ord. 2463 § 5, 2003; Ord. 2074 § 2, 1996; Ord. 1314 § 5, 1983)