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ORDINANCE NO. 2477
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.09 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 17.09 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Definitions" is amended as follows:
17.09.020 Binding Site Plan: Binding Site Plan means a drawing to the scale specified herein which
identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open
spaces, and any other matters specified herein; contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth
such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established pursuant
to this chapter; and contains provisions making any development be in conformity with the site
plan
17.09.050 Comprehensive Plan: Comprehensive Plan means the plans, maps, texts, and reports which
comprise the official development plan as adopted by the City Council in accordance with RCW
35A.63.
17.09.090 Dedication: Dedication means the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general
and public uses, reserving to himself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full
exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention
to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a major plat or short
plat showing the dedication thereon; and the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the
approval of such plat for filing by the appropriate governmental unit.
17.09.100 Division of Land: Division of land means the division of any parcel of land into two (2) or more
lots, tracts, or parcels.
17.09.130 Improvements: Improvements mean any street and utility (sewer and water) required in granting
short plat, major plat, or binding site plan approval in conformance with Community Street and
Utility Standards and city Design Standards.
17.09.170 Maintenance Bond: Maintenance bond means any security or surety approved by the City
Attorney as a guarantee that improvements required as a part of any application for development
will function as required for a two (2) year period of time following acceptance of the
improvements by the City Council.
17.09.180 Major Subdivision: Major subdivision means the division or redivision of land into ten (10) or
more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions and/or the division or redivision of land into lots,
tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions exceeding four (4) acres in total land area for the purpose of
sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.
17.09.190 Performance Bond: Performance bond means any security or surety approved by the City
Attorney as a guarantee that improvements required as a part of any application for development
are satisfactorily completed within a specified period of time.
17.09.220 Plat Administrator: Plat Administrator means the Community Development Director or his or her
designee charged with administering land development regulations.
17.09.300 Subdivision Bond: Subdivision bond means any security or surety approved by the City Attorney
as a guarantee that improvements required as a condition of preliminary and/or final plat
approval are satisfactorily completed within a specified period of time.
Ronald C. Covey,
ATTEST:
Or
ORDINANCE NO. 2477
PAGE 2 June 23, 2009
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication
of its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on June 23, 2009.
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Ronald R. Cone, Finance Director
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es A. Whi aker, City Attorney
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