City of Bellingham Municipal Code

18.24.030 - GENERAL BINDING SITE PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. The applicant shall submit 5 copies of the general binding site plan, or more upon request by the City. Each sheet of the plan shall be 18" x 24". The horizontal scale of the plan shall be at least 1" = 100' but not more than 1" = 20'. The plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer, or land surveyor who shall certify that the general binding site plan is a true and correct representation of survey or record information. Each general binding site plan shall have a distinct name, and a number assigned by the City. The plan shall clearly show the following information:

1. An accurate and complete legal description with area in acres together with a plat certificate or subdivision guarantee dated within 7 days of the general binding site plan submittal. Copies of all deeds and easements referred to in the plat certificate shall be furnished with the submittal;

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner and the professional preparing the plan;

3. The topography of the site at 5 feet contour intervals (based on City datum), identification of the existing drainage pattern and any creeks or other drainage facilities;

4. All existing and proposed rights-of-way which provide primary access to the site, easements, utilities, and other existing and proposed public improvements;

5. All parcels of land intended to be dedicated or reserved for public use;

6. The location and dimension of all common areas adjacent to and on the subject site, and al description of the purpose of the common area;

7. The map shall include the property in the proposed plan and adjacent lands for a distance of 300'.

8. If the general binding site plan contains a dedication, a certificate or separate written instrument shall provide wording for dedication of the street and/or other areas shown on the site plan to the public.

9. A completed environmental (SEPA) checklist as supplied by the Department of Planning and Community Development if required under State and/or City of Bellingham SEPA ordinances.