(1) Minor Adjustments. Minor adjustments may be made and approved by the City Planner. Minor adjustments are those which may affect the precise dimensions of the plat but which do not affect the basic character or arrangement of the lots and streets. The adjustments cannot be inconsistent with the requirements of the preliminary plat approval. The adjustments cannot cause the subdivision to be in violation of this title, the zoning ordinance, any other applicable City land use controls, Chapter 58.17 RCW, or any other applicable state law or regulation.

(2) Major Adjustments. Major adjustments are those, when determined by the City Planner, that substantially change the basic design, layout, open space or other requirements of the plat. When the City Planner determines a change constitutes a major adjustment, a new application for a preliminary plat is required and shall be processed as a new and separate application.

(3) Time Limitations. Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a preliminary plat shall be valid for a five-year period following Hearing Examiner approval of the preliminary plat.

(4) An applicant who files a written request with the Department of Community and Economic Development at least 30 days before the expiration of this five-year period may be granted a single one-year extension upon showing that the applicant has attempted in good faith to submit the final plat within the five-year period, and there are no risks to public health or welfare. [Ord. 4500 § 1, 2020; Ord. 4432 § 6, 2019; Ord. 3398 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 26.24.100. Formerly 21.25.100.]