19.32.020 Applicability.
A. This chapter applies to all divisions or redivisions of land applied for after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, except as listed in subsection B of this section. Subdivisions, short subdivisions, binding site plans, unit lot subdivisions, plat alterations, and plat vacations are all considered divisions or redivisions of land for purposes of this chapter.
B. This chapter does not apply to:
1. Cemeteries and other burial plots while used for that purpose.
2. Divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger if the land is not capable of description as a fraction of a section of land, including the area bordering on a street or road which would be bounded by the centerline of the street or road and the side lot lines of the lot running perpendicular to such center line.
3. Divisions made by testamentary provisions or the laws of descent.
4. Divisions for the purpose of lease when no residential structure other than manufactured homes or travel trailers are permitted to be placed upon the land and an enforceable, binding site plan has been approved in accordance with the binding site plan provisions of this chapter, and which:
a. Identifies and shows the areas and location of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, and open spaces.
b. Contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth the limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the City Council.
5. Divisions made in connection with acquisition of land by the city, including divisions made by deed for road widening purposes; provided, that such land may be accepted on behalf of the city by action of the City Council.
6. Adjustments of boundary lines in accordance with AMC Chapter 19.34, Boundary Line Adjustments.
7. Divisions of land into lots or tracts less than three acres that is recorded in accordance with Chapter 58.09 RCW and is used or to be used for the purpose of establishing a site for construction and operation of consumer-owned or investor-owned electric utility facilities per RCW 58.17.040(9).
8. Divisions of land for the purpose of leasing land for facilities providing personal wireless services while used for that purpose.
9. Divisions of land for the purpose of dedicating to the public such tracts of lands for open spaces, drainage ways, roads, alleys, easements, parks, playgrounds, sites for schools, school grounds, water supplies, sanitary wastes and other general purposes that may be required to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
10. Condominiums, pursuant to RCW 58.17.040(7). (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)