The purpose of this chapter is to create a process for subdividing property under the following limited circumstances: (1) subdividing residentially zoned property when the division is the result of subjecting a portion of a parcel or tract of land to Chapter 64.34 RCW subsequent to the recording of the binding site plan, as contemplated by RCW 58.17.040(7); and (2) subdividing commercially zoned property, as authorized by RCW 58.17.035. The binding site plan process merely creates or alters existing lot lines and does not authorize construction, improvements or changes to the property or the uses thereon.

In all cases, the property owners execute written agreements which are recorded against the affected property, ensuring that all lots within the binding site plan will continue to function as one site for any number of purposes, including but not limited to: lot access; interior circulation; common utilities; open space; landscaping and drainage; common facilities maintenance; and coordinated parking. (Ord. 915 § 3, 2002; Ord. 881 § 1, 2001).