ORDINANCE NO. 2004 – 01

 

(AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING SKAMANIA COUNTY CODE CHAPTERS 17.08,  17.64 AND 17.68: AMEND SECTION 17.08.010(9), AMEND SECTION 17.08.010(12), AMEND SECTION 17.08.010(16), AMEND SECTION 17.080.010(17), ADD SECTION 17.64.015, AMEND SECTION 17.64.020(D), AMEND SECTION 17.64.020(F), AMEND SECTION 17.64.020(G),           AMEND SECTION 17.64.020(J), ADD SECTION 17.64.020(K), REPEAL SECTION 17.64.020 (N), AMEND SECTION 17.64.020 (K thru R), AMEND SECTION 17.64.030, AMEND SECTION 17.64.040(B), AMEND SECTION 17.64.040(C), REPEAL SECTION 17.64.040(E), REPEAL SECTION 17.64.040(F), AMEND SECTION 17.64.040(G thru I), AMEND SECTION 17.64.050, AMEND SECTION 17.64.060(A), REPEAL SECTION 17.64.060(A)(3), AMEND SECTION 17.64.060(C)(2), AMEND SECTION 17.64.060(C)(3), AMEND SECTION 17.64.060(C)(4), AMEND SECTION 17.64.060(C)(5), REPEAL SECTION 17.64.070(G and H), AMEND SECTION 17.64.080, AMEND SECTION 17.64.080(B), AMEND SECTION 17.64.080(F), AMEND SECTION 17.64.080(G)(1), AMEND SECTION 17.64.080(G)(2), AMEND SECTION 17.64.080(H), AMEND SECTION 17.64.080(J), AMEND SECTION 17.64.090, AMEND SECTION 17.64.095, AMEND SECTION 17.64.100(C)(1), AMEND SECTION 17.64.100(C)(2), AMEND SECTION 17.64.105(A), AMEND SECTION 17.64.105(B), AMEND SECTION 17.64.110, AMEND SECTION 17.64.115, AMEND SECTION 17.64.120, AMEND SECTION 17.64.125(A), REPEAL SECTION 17.64.140, AMEND SECTION 17.64.145(B), AMEND SECTION 17.64.150, AMEND SECTION 17.64.155(A), AMEND SECTION 17.64.160(B), AMEND SECTION 17.64.160(C), REPEAL SECTION 17.64.165, REPEAL SECTION 17.64.170, AMEND SECTION 17.64.175(A), AMEND SECTION 17.64.190, AMEND SECTION 17.64.205, AMEND SECTION 17.64.210, REPEAL SECTION 17.64.220, AMEND SECTION 17.64.230(C), REPEAL SECTION 17.64.240, AMEND SECTION 17.64.241, AMEND SECTION 17.64.242, AMEND SECTION 17.68.010, AMEND SECTION 17.68.030(B), AMEND SECTION 17.68.030(C), AND ADD SECTION 17.68.030(D THRU H))

 

Whereas, the language in Skamania County Code Title 17, Chapters 17.08, 17.64 and 17.68 are inconsistent with other county codes, the current department practices, changes to other agencies regulations, and changes in state code; and,

 

Whereas, the proposed changes are to governmental procedures, to better assist applicants, surveyors and the county in processing short plat applications and other conveyances; and,

 

Whereas; an environmental determination was not made as the project is exempt from State Environmental Policy Act regulations; and,

 

Whereas, on December 2, 2003, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft ordinance and made suggestions for additional information and minor changes to the draft ordinance; and,

 

Whereas, on February 3, 2004, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft ordinance, to review the additional information and minor changes they had requested,  and recommended approval of the ordinance as amended; and,

 

Whereas, on March 29, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners held a workshop on Ordinance 2004-01, at which time Karen Witherspoon also presented changes recommended by the County Prosecutor, to the definitions of “Lot” and “Owner/Ownership Interest.” The Board asked that those definitions be heard before the Planning Commission; and,

 

Whereas, on April 20, 2004, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the definition changes for Ordinance 2004-01; and,

 

Whereas, on April 26, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Ordinance 2004-01, as amended. This hearing was continued to June 15, 2004; and,

 

Whereas, on June 15, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners continued the public hearing, and approved Ordinance 2004-01;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED the following is the final draft of the ordinance affecting Skamania County Code Chapters 17.08, 17.64 and 17.68.

 

 

Title 17 - Subdivisions

 

CHAPTER 17.08 – DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 17.08 - DEFINITIONSCHAPTER 17.08 - DEFINITIONSCHAPTER 17.08 - DEFINITIONSCHAPTER 17.08 - DEFINITIONS

 

17.08.010          DEFINITIONS

 

Whenever the following words and phrases appear in Chapter 17.04 through 17.61 they shall be given the meaning attributed to them by this section.  The word "shall" is always manda­tory, and the word "may" indicates a use of discretion in making a deci­sion.

 

1.         Access Panhandle is a strip of land having a width narrower than that of the lot to be served thereby and designed for the purpose of providing access to a lot.

2.         Block is a group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well de­fined and fixed boundaries.

3.         Community Council is a local organization formed to represent people residing in an unincorporated community or community area.

4.         County Auditor shall be as defined in Chapter 36.22 RCW.

5.         County Commissioners shall be as defined in Chapter 36.32 RCW.  Shall also include the term Board and/or Board of Skamania County Commission­ers.

6.         County Engineer shall be as defined in Chapter 36.40 RCW.

7.         County Treasurer shall be as defined in Chapter 36.29 RCW.

8.         Dedication is 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 final plat showing the dedication thereon; and, the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the approval of such plat for filing by the Board of Skamania County Commissioners.

9.         District Health Officer is a representative of the local Health Department authority.

10.        Easement is a grant by a property owner to specific person(s), corporation or other entity, or to the public to use land for a specific purpose or purposes.

11.        Final Plat is the final drawing of the subdivision and dedica­tion prepared for filing for record with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this ordinance, and as it now exists or is hereafter amended.

12.        Lot is a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum requirements for width, depth and area.  The term shall include tracts or parcels

13.        Lot Depth is the distance measured from the mid‑point of the lot line fronting a road or street, to the mid‑point of the lot line opposite, or where the lot line does not front on a roadway, depth shall refer to the greatest principal dimension.

14.        Lot, Reverse Frontage is a lot having road frontage along two opposite boundaries.

15.        Lot Width is the distance measured between the mid‑points of the two principle side lot and at approximate right angles to the lot depth.

16.        Owner(s) for purposes of this Title includes any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity who has an ‘ownership interest’ as defined herein.

17.        Ownership Interest for purposes of this Title  includes any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity who is a contract real estate purchaser and/or holds fee simple title of the property being subdivided.

18.        Planned Residential Development is a development which is preplanned in its entirety with the subdivision and zoning controls applied to the project as a whole rather than to individual lots.  Densities are calculated for the entire development, usually permitting a trade-off between clustering of housing and open space held in common by lot owners.

19.        Planning Commission (Skamania County) means that body as defined in Chapter 36.70 RCW and as created by Skamania County Ordinance No. 1975‑05.

20.        Plat is a map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys, or other divisions and dedications.

21.        Preliminary Plat is a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of roads, lots, blocks, and other elements of a subdivision consist­ent with the require­ments of Chapters 17.04 through 17.61.  The pre­limin­ary plat shall be the basis for the approval or dis­approval of the general layout of a subdivision.

22.        Public Water System shall mean a water system which meets the standards of the Southwest Washington Health District and any county or state regulations.  Said systems may be owned by a private individual, partnership, home owners or land owners association, corporation (including an incorporated county water district,) county public works department, public utility district or a municipality.

23.        Road is an improved and maintained right‑of‑way which provides vehicular circulation or principal means of access to abutting properties, and which may also include provisions for public utilities, pedestrian walkways, cut and fill slopes, and drainage.

24.        Road, Private is an easement granted for subdivision lot access.  For the purpose of Chapters 17.04 through 17.61, county and private road standards shall only apply to roadways serving two or more subdivision lots.

25.        Road, Public is a strip of land dedicated to public use providing vehicular and pedestrian access.

26.        Standard Sheet is 22" X 32" with a one‑half inch border on three edges and a two inch border along the left hand edge for binding purposes.  For Final plat the material shall be a reproducible (mylar) polyester film approved by the County Auditor.

27.        Subdivider is a person(s), including a corporate person, who undertakes to create a subdivision.

28.        Subdivision is the division or redivision of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership except as exempted under Section 17.04.010.

           

 

CHAPTER 17.64 SHORT PLATS AND SHORT SUBDIVISIONS

 

17.64.010          CONFORMITY WITH COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN REQUIRED

 

            From and after June 22, 1981, all subdivisions and short plats shall conform to the county comprehensive land use plan in existence at the time of application for subdivision or short plat is made, subject to Skamania County Code, Chapters 17.64 and 17.52.  (Ord. 1981-03).

 

17.64.015          CONFORMITY WITH THE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA REQUIRED

 

            All short subdivisions located within the National Scenic Area shall be reviewed for consistency with this Chapter after approval has been granted per Skamania County Code Title 22. If a conflict arises between the requirements of Title 22 and this Chapter then Title 22 shall be controlling.

 

17.64.020          DEFINITIONS

 

            Whenever the following words and phrases appear in this chapter, they shall be given the meaning attributed to them by this section.  When inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular; the word "shall" is always mandatory, and the word "may" indicates a use of discretion in making a decision.

 

            A.        Access Panhandle is a strip of land having a width narrower than that of the lot, tract or parcel to be served thereby, and designed for the purpose of providing access to a lot, tract or parcel, being less in width than the minimum lot width allowed by this chapter.

 

            B.         Board is the Board of County Commissioners of Skamania County.

 

            C.         Department is the Skamania County Planning Department.

 

            D.        District Health Officer is a representative of the local Health Department authority.

 

            E.         Easement is a grant by a property owner to specific person or persons, corporation or entity, or to the public to use land or a limited specific purpose or purposes.

 

            F.         Lease is an agreement between a property owner and a tenant for the use of a described parcel of land for a period of five years or more.  "Lease" does not apply to any division of a single building into multiple businesses, or to Port District land.

 

            G.         Lot is a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum requirements for width, depth and area.  The term shall include tracts or parcels. 

 

            H.        Lot Depth is the distance measured between the mid‑point of the lot line fronting a road or street, to the mid-point of the lot line opposite, or where the lot does not front on a road, depth shall refer to the greatest principal dimension.

 

            I.          Lot Width is the distance measured between the mid‑points of the two principal side lot lines and at approximately right angles to the lot depth.

 

   J.          Owner(s) for purposes of this Title includes any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity who has an ‘ownership interest’ as defined herein.

 

            K.        Ownership Interest for purposes of this Title  includes any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity who is a contract real estate purchaser and/or holds fee simple title of the property being subdivided.

 

            L.         Private Road  Every way or place in private ownership and used for travel of vehicles by the owner or those having express or implied permission from the owner but not by other persons.  For the purpose of this chapter this shall apply only to roadways serving two (2) or more parcels of land.  Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a County Road without the County's acceptance thereof.

 

            M.        Public Dedication is the deliberate conveyance of land by an owned 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.

 

            N.        Road is an improved and maintained public right‑of‑way which provides vehicular circulation or principal means of access to abutting properties, and which may also include provisions for public utilities, pedestrian walkways, cut and fill slopes, and drainage.

 

            O.        Short Plat is a document consisting of a map of a Short Subdivision, together with written certificates and data, showing thereon the division of a tract of land into lots.

 

            P.         Short Plat Administrator is the Planning Director or his or her designee, also referred to as the Administrator.

 

            Q.        Short Subdivision is the division or redivision of land into four or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.

 

            R.         Short Plat Subdivider is any legal entity that undertakes to create a Short subdivision for the purpose of this chapter.  (Ord. 1980-07 §4.0)

 

17.64.030          APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER PROVISIONS

 

            Every division of land into four or less lots, tracts, parcels, sites or subdivisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership shall proceed in compliance with this chapter.  Land contained within a short subdivision shall not be further divided for a period of five years from the date of filing of a short plat without the filing of a final (long) plat.  (Ord. 1980-07 §3.10)

 

17.64.040          EXEMPTIONS FROM CHAPTER APPLICABILITY

 

            The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:

 

            A.        Any cemetery or burial plot, while used for that purpose;

 

            B.         Any division of land into lots, tracts or parcels where each lot is 20 acres or larger provided the division does not violate the minimum lot size required by the underlying zoning district.  Where a road constitutes a lot border or portion thereof, the lot area may be computed from the centerline of said road;

 

            C.         Any divisions of land made by a court order pursuant to testamentary provisions, or by such other laws of state‑wide application dealing with distribution of real property, provided the division does not violate the minimum lot size required by the underlying zoning district;

 

            D.        Any division of land made in compliance County Code, Title 17, Subdivisions, Chapters 17.04 through 17.60 inclusive;

 

            E.         A division made for the purpose of alteration by adjusting boundary lines, between platted or unplatted lots or both, which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site, or division which contains insufficient area and dimension to meet minimum lot size as established by the underlying zoning district. 

 

            F.         Divisions of land made by court order are exempt from the provisions of Title 17.64; PROVIDED, the division shall comply with all provisions of Title 21 and 22.

 

            G.         Previously created or established lot or parcels.

 

17.64.050          ADMINISTRATION - PLANNING DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY

 

            The Skamania County Planning Department, referred to in this chapter as the Department, is vested with the duty of administering the provisions of this chapter and with authority to summarily approve or disapprove proposed short subdivisions.  The Department shall prepare and require the use of such forms as deemed essential to the administration of this chapter.  (Ord. 1980-07 §5.0)

 

17.64.060          PROCEDURES REQUIRED GENERALLY - DISTRIBUTION

 

            A.        Any property owner intending to divide land by this chapter shall obtain a short plat application from the Department.  The applicant may then complete the application listing all required information as outlined within Section 17.64.155 of this chapter.

 

                        1.         Prior to the submission of a short plat application it shall be the responsibility of the short plat subdivider to inquire to the District Health Officer in order to ascertain whether lot sizes larger than required under Section 17.64.155, Standard Minimum Lot Sizes, Dimensions, and Proportions of this chapter are recommended for the intended lot use.

 

                        2.         For lots intended for residential use or other building structures, the District Health Officer shall require a site evaluation test to determine whether the lots are suitable for subsurface sewage disposal.  If larger lots are recommended, the District Health Officer shall forward a statement in writing to the short plat subdivider and a copy to the Administrator to this effect and specify the lot sizes, and reasons and conditions for the recommendation.

 

            B.         Upon submission of a short plat application, a date of receipt shall be affixed on the application.  The Department shall then determine whether the requirements of this chapter have been met.  An application or map lacking sufficient information for review or not meeting the requirements of the chapter shall be rejected by the Short Plat Administrator, and such rejection shall be accompanied by a written statement citing the reason for rejection.

 

            C.         When the Short Plat Administrator determines that the proposed  short plat application and map contains the required information and data as a basis for its approval or disapproval, copies of the short plat application and map shall be distributed to the following:

 

                        1.         County Engineer;

                        2.         District Health Officer;

                        3.         Washington State Department of Transportation if the short subdivision is located adjacent to the right‑of‑way of a state highway;

                        4.         Any state or local agency which may have an interest in the short subdivision as determined by the Short Plat Administrator.

                        5.         Written notice of the proposed short subdivision shall be mailed by United States first class mail to all property owners of record, as shown by the records of the County Assessor, located within three hundred (300) feet of any portion of the boundary of the subject property and any contiguous lots in the same ownership.

 

17.64.070          APPLICATION ‑ INFORMATION REQUIRED

 

            The short plat application shall contain the following information:

 

            A.        The name, address and telephone number(s) of the owner(s) submitting the short plat application;

 

            B.         The existing zoning classification;

 

            C.         The Section, Township, and Range in which the property being short platted is located, and the County Assessor's Tax Lot Number;

 

            D.        The proposed source of water supply and if a public system is used, the name of the supplier;

 

            E.         The method of the sewage disposal and, if sanitary sewer is used, the name of the district having management over the system;

 

            F.         A written legal description of the entire contiguous property;

 

            G.         The location of existing buildings, wells and septic systems, the name of adjacent land owners and subdivisions, water courses and drainages and important natural topographic features relevant to the land proposed to be divided, shall be shown on a copy of the short plat map.  (Ord. 1980-07 §6.10)

 

17.64.080          APPLICATION - MAP REQUIREMENTS

 

            The short plat map shall be on a sheet of stable base mylar polyester film having dimensions of eighteen inches by twenty‑four inches.  All drawing and lettering shall be in permanent black ink.  All signatures affixed to the short plat map shall be original and written in permanent black ink.  The short plat map shall, at a minimum, include the following information:

 

            A.        The boundary of the entire contiguous parcel, proposed lot lines, including lengths and bearings of said parcel and lot lines;

 

            B.         The number of each lot, the lot size in acreage or square feet (whichever is more appropriate);

 

            C.         The scale of the map and North indication;

 

            D.        The location of existing road and utility rights‑of‑way and easements including the width thereof, boundaries and section and township lines;

 

            E.         The legal description of land contained within the short subdivision;

 

            F.         The name, signature and certification stamp of the Washington State registered Professional Land Surveyor;

 

            G.         A certificate giving:

 

                        1.         A statement that the short subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owner and owners and that all easements shown thereon are granted for the purpose stated on the easement;

 

                        2.         If the short subdivision includes a dedication, the certificate shall also contain the dedication of all streets and other areas to the public, and individuals, religious society or societies or to any corporation, public or private as shown on the short plat and a waiver of all claims for damages against any governmental authority which may be occasioned to the adjacent land by the established construction, drainage and maintenance of said road;

 

                        3.         The notarized signatures of the owner or owners having an interest in the land being short platted.

 

            H.        Signature block for approval by Short Plat Administrator, County Engineer, County Treasurer, Sanitarian and space for the County Auditor as to filing of the short plat for record;

 

            I.          Statement:  "Land within this short subdivision shall not be further subdivided for a period of 5 years unless a final (long) plat is filed pursuant to Skamania County Code, Title 17, Subdivision, Chapter 17.04 through 17.60 inclusive";

 

            J.          Every short subdivision containing a private road shall bear the following language on the short plat map:  "Warning: Purchasers of a lot, or lots, in this short plat are advised that the lot, or lots, in this short plat are serviced by private roads.  Private roads are not maintained by Skamania County.  Lot owners within this short plat must pay for the maintenance of the private roads serving this short plat, including grading, drainage, snow plowing, etc.  The condition of the private road may affect subsequent attempts to divide your lot, or lots.  Private roads must comply with Skamania County's private road requirements."  (Ord. 1980-07 §6.20)

 

17.64.090          APPLICATION - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 

            Every short plat application shall be required to include a title report for legal proceedings confirming that title of the lands described by the short subdivision is in the name of the owner(s) signing the certificate as noted in Section  17.64.080(F)(3) and showing restrictions encumbering the land.  (Ord. 1980-07 §6.30) Title reports shall not be more than two months old at the date of recording the short plat.

 

17.64.095          FEE

 

            A short plat application review fee shall be established by the Board of County Commissioners from time to time.  The fee shall be submitted to the Department along with the short plat application and map to cover the short plat application administrative review.  Checks are to be made payable to the Skamania County Treasurer.  Fees are not refundable.           (Ord. 1992-08)

 

17.64.100          REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION PROCEDURES

 

            A.        The Short Plat Administrator shall set a date for return of findings and recommendation from each agency and adjacent property owner, the date to be within 20 working days from the date of transmittal to each agency and adjacent property owner.

 

            B.         The County Engineer shall notify the Administrator that:

 

                        1.         Road access, surface drainage and road construction comply with current county standards.

 

                        2.         The short plat map and the accompanying legal description is adequate for the purpose of dividing land by this chapter.

 

            C.         The District Health Officer shall notify the Administrator that:

 

                        1.         Water supply methods and sanitary sewer disposal methods contemplated for use in the proposed short subdivisions, do or do not conform with current standards; and,

 

                        2.         Where sanitary sewers are not available, that each lot contains adequate area and proper soil, topographic and drainage conditions to be served by an on-site sewage disposal system.  The Health Office shall require a sewage disposal system site evaluation to determine whether lots in a proposed short subdivision meet the current standards for on-site sewage disposal systems.  A satisfactory site evaluation does not constitute an indefinite approval for a sewage disposal system permit. The provisions of RCW Chapter 58.17.170 shall apply to short subdivisions.

 

            D.        Other agencies and adjacent property owners notified  by  mail, shall notify the Administrator of their concerns or grievances.  (Ord. 1980-07 §5.20)

 

17.64.105          OFFICIAL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE

 

            A.        The Administrator shall review all information relevant to the short subdivision proposal and render an official determination of compliance within 30 days of the date of (receipt) initial filing of a complete application.  If circumstances require the Department to extend the review period beyond 30 days, the Administrator shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the purpose and duration of the extension.

 

            B.         After determination of compliance, the Short Plat Administrator shall:

 

                        1.         Approve the short subdivision, with or without conditions; or

 

                        2.         Return the short subdivision to the applicant for corrections or for the applicant's construction of improvements in a manner consistent with official findings; or

 

                        3.         Disapprove the short subdivision with written findings. (Ord. 1980-07 §5.30)

 

17.64.110          APPEAL - FROM SHORT PLAT ADMINISTRATOR DECISION

 

            Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Short Plat Administrator may request a review of that decision by the Board of County Commissioners within 14 days following the issuance of the decision.  (Ord. 1980-07 §5.31)

 

17.64.115          APPEAL - REVIEW AND PUBLIC HEARING

 

            If  the decision of the Short Plat Administrator is appealed to the Board of County Commissioners, the Board shall conduct a review and a public hearing under the procedure established for hearings by Skamania County and thereupon adopt its own recommendations for approval, disapproval or return the short subdivision to the applicant for modification, correction, construction of improvements, or meeting conditions of approval.  (Ord. 1980-07 §5.32)

 

17.64.120          PRELIMINARY APPROVALS

 

            If the recommendation of the Administrator under Section 17.64.105 requires meeting of conditions, construction of private roads and/or water systems or the applicant needs time to obtain required certifications; then the Administrator shall give the applicants short subdivision preliminary approval for a six-month period to complete said conditions.  Upon fulfillment of said preliminary approval requirement(s), and upon acceptance of such proof by the Administrator, the Administrator shall then proceed with the final approval of the short subdivision.  Upon application by the applicant within the initial preliminary approval period, the Administrator may, if the applicant has demonstrated good cause, grant a time extension for the preliminary approval. (Ord. 1980-07 §5.40)

 

17.64.125          FINAL APPROVAL AND RECORDING

 

            A.        When the short plat map meets all the requirements of this chapter, and the subdivider has provided the required documentation/certification, and paid the short plat application fee; then written approval by the Administrator, County Engineer, Sanitarian and County Treasurer shall be inscribed upon the face of the short plat map.  The action of approving a short subdivision shall become effective when the final short plat map has been filed for record with the Auditor of Skamania County.  No final short plat map will be accepted for filing unless all currently due and payable taxes have been paid in full to the County Treasurer.

 

            B.         It is the responsibility of the Short Plat Administrator to record the short plat map with the County Auditor.  The short plat subdivider shall pay the current recording fee.