City of Bellingham Municipal Code

21.10.130 - TYPE IV PROCESS: FINAL PLAT

A. Application. The applicant shall submit an application for final plat approval in conformance with the submittal requirements established by the Director.

B. Review and recommendation.

1. An application shall be sent for review and approval to all departments and agencies whose approval is required under BMC 18.20.

2. If the Director finds that the plat meets all applicable requirements, the Director shall forward the final plat and the Director’s recommendation to the City Council.

1. The City Council shall review the plat to determine whether the plat conforms to the terms of preliminary approval, the requirements of applicable state laws and all other applicable City ordinances. If the plat conforms to these requirements, the City Council shall approve the final plat. If the Council does not approve the final plat, the applicant shall be provided a written notice of the decision and the conditions for compliance.

2. An application for a final plat shall be approved, disapproved or returned to the applicant within the time frame required under BMC 21.10.080.D.