19.20.035 Factors to be considered in the preliminary plat process.
Hearing examiner action on preliminary plats shall be based on review of Chapter 58.17 RCW and the following factors:
A. The preliminary plat shall conform to and it shall be the applicant’s burden to demonstrate conformance to the following factors as they now exist or as they may be amended:
1. The goals, policies and objectives of the Lynnwood comprehensive plan;
2. The Lynnwood comprehensive parks and recreation plan;
3. The Lynnwood zoning code;
4. The standards of this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW;
5. The Lynnwood comprehensive street and arterial plan;
6. The standards of LMC Title 17, Environment;
7. The Lynnwood water system comprehensive plan;
8. The Lynnwood comprehensive flood and drainage management plan, and Chapter 13.40 LMC, drainage plans;
9. The compatibility of the plat to the existing neighborhoods;
10. Other plans and programs as the city of Lynnwood may adopt.
B. A proposed subdivision and dedication shall not be approved unless the hearing examiner makes written findings that:
1. Appropriate provisions are made for, but not limited to:
a. The public health, safety, and general welfare;
b. Open spaces, drainage ways, streets, roads, alleys, other public ways and transit stops;
c. Potable water supplies, and sanitary wastes;
d. Parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds;
e. All other relevant facts, including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions.
2. The public use and interest will be served by the platting of such subdivision and dedication.
3. The proposed subdivision and dedication is in conformity with the Lynnwood zoning code and land use controls. (Ord. 2957 § 21, 2012; Ord. 2463 § 6, 2003; Ord. 1808 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1314 § 6, 1983)