13.20.020 FINAL PLAT: Phased Development Required

1. The final platting of subdivisions containing more than twenty-five (25) lots shall be done in phases, except as provided in this section. Each phase shall consist of the number of lots which can be completely developed with both off-site and on-site improvements within a two-year period, or twenty-five (25) lots, whichever is larger. Off-site improvements are construed to be those improvements required by this title. On-site improvements shall be construed to mean the construction or placement of the dwelling and its appurtenant improvements on each lot. The development of the subdivision shall be in an orderly manner and in such a way that the phases will be contiguous, the required improvements will continue, and all of the off-site improvements will be made available for the full, effective and practical use and enjoyment thereof by the lessees or grantees of any of the land subdivided within the time hereinafter specified. 2. When the off-site improvements have been one hundred (100) percent completed within the boundaries of the recorded plat and approved by the County’s Engineer, and on­-site improvements are seventy percent (70%) completed, the applicant may submit the next phase of the proposed development in accordance with the rules and regulations of this title. Cost of the County’s Engineer time shall be paid by the applicant. 3. A final plat including more than twenty-five (25) lots may be accepted only upon the submission of qualified evidence indicating that the financial ability of the applicant is such that the on-site and offsite improvements for all lots in such a final plat will be completed within two (2) years of such approval.