(A) Information to be considered. In considering whether to grant an extension to the approval period of an approved preliminary plat, the City Council shall consider the reasons for the request as explained in the subdivider’s written request for extension and recommendations from the Administrator. The written request for extension must be received no later than 30 days prior to the end of the preliminary plat approval period.
(B) Criteria.
(1) Significant changes in regulations. The City Council shall not issue extensions if the subdivision regulations or other relevant regulations (e.g., DEQ sanitation requirements) have changed significantly since preliminary plat approval. Significant changes constitute those that would render the subdivision non-compliant with design standards or where current mitigation requirements are more stringent than when the subdivision received approval.
(2) Three-year maximum time for each extension. Extensions shall be for no longer than three-year increments.
(C) Extensions to be in writing. Any mutually agreed upon extension must be in writing and dated and signed by the members of the City Council and the subdivider or subdivider’s agent. The document must be dated within the time frame of the preliminary plat approval.
(Prior Code, § 11.02.050.040) (Ord. 151, passed 6-20-2016)