Record No: CB 118466    Version: 1 Council Bill No: CB 118466
Type: Ordinance (Ord) Status: Passed
Current Controlling Legislative Body City Clerk
On agenda: 9/21/2015
Ordinance No: Ord 124873
Title: AN ORDINANCE relating to the implementation of the 2016 Stormwater Code update; ensuring that the City's local program for stormwater regulation meets substantive requirements of the State Department of Ecology; amending Sections 22.170.120, 23.22.028, 23.22.074, 23.24.050, and 23.76.032 of the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Section 106 of the 2012 Seattle Building Code; and amending Section R105 of the 2012 Seattle Residential Code.
Sponsors: Sally Bagshaw
Supporting documents: 1. Summary and Fiscal Note, 2. Summary Ex A - Director's Report and Recommendation, 3. SPU Director Memo Re: Best Available Science, 4. SPU Stormwater Code Best Available Science, 5. SPU Stormwater Code Presentation, 6. Central Staff Memo, 7. Signed Ord 124873
CITY OF SEATTLE
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COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to the implementation of the 2016 Stormwater Code update; ensuring that the City's local program for stormwater regulation meets substantive requirements of the State Department of Ecology; amending Sections 22.170.120, 23.22.028, 23.22.074, 23.24.050, and 23.76.032 of the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Section 106 of the 2012 Seattle Building Code; and amending Section R105 of the 2012 Seattle Residential Code.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 23.22.028 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 123963, is amended as follows:
23.22.028 Effect of preliminary plat approval
A. Except as provided in Section 22.800.100, ((A))approval of the preliminary plat shall constitute authorization for the subdivider to develop the subdivision facilities and improvements as required in the approved preliminary plat. Development shall be in strict accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared or approved by the Director of Transportation and subject to any conditions imposed by the Hearing Examiner.
B. If the Hearing Examiner approves of the applicant proceeding with more than one final plat pursuant to subsection 23.22.054.B, then approval of the preliminary plat shall constitute approval for the use of multiple final plats.
C. Except as provided in Section 22.800.100, ((N))no subdivision requirements that become effective after the approval of a preliminary plat for a subdivision shall apply to such subdivision unless the Hearing Examiner determines that a change in conditions created a serious threat to the public health or safety.
Section 2. Section 23.22.074 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124378, is amended as follows:
23.22.074 Council determination of final plat
A. The Council shall determine:
1. Whether a fi...

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