20.940.030 Process.
A. Required pre-application conference. Requests for on-site density transfer shall require a pre-application conference, as governed by Section 20.210.080 VMC.
B. Requirements for a subdivision application. Requests for on-site density transfer shall accompany a subdivision application, and the informational requirements listed below must be submitted in addition to those required under Chapters 20.320 VMC, Subdivisions, to consider the application technically complete:
1. A delineation of all sensitive resource areas to be used in the calculation of density credit, summed in square feet, and indicated on the preliminary plat map.
2. The preliminary plat shall indicate the area in square feet of each lot proposed.
3. The preliminary plat shall indicate the amount of adjustment requested to the dimensional requirements of the road standards, setbacks, or lot configuration and indicate which lots require adjustment.
4. Calculations of total developable land (TDL); and gross density, used to determine the maximum number of lots allowed.
5. A written narrative, which describes how the use of on-site density transfer will protect, preserve or enhance sensitive or cultural resource areas and achieve density. The narrative shall include proposed methods for protection of sensitive resources, and cite the development regulations that support the request.
C. Review for completeness. The determination whether to apply the provisions of this Chapter will be issued concurrent with the determination that an application is fully-complete, as governed by Section 20.210.100 VMC.
D. Determination of compliance. Compliance with this Chapter shall be considered as findings in the determination whether a plat application complies with the State Subdivision Statute 58.17 RCW, City of Vancouver’s Comprehensive Plan, and Chapter 30.320 VMC Subdivisions. (Ord. M-3643, 2004)