The purpose of a preliminary plat is to provide the owner(s) of property wishing to divide their property into two or more lots and the City an opportunity to review the overall concept prior to initial development. The intent of the preliminary plat process is to promote orderly and efficient community growth within the requirements of RCW 58.17.035. [Ord. 3398 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 26.24.010.]