(1) Final plan approval subsequent to preliminary site plan. The final plan or phased divisions thereof shall be submitted to the director for final approval or disapproval. The director shall submit copies of the final plan to appropriate departments for their review and comment. Any reviewing department may request changes if they are consistent with the approved preliminary site plan. Upon review and comment, the director shall approve the final plan in writing when found to be in conformance with the approved preliminary site plan and this chapter. The director may permit revision of the general design elements of the preliminary site plan so long as it is found that impacts on adjoining properties are not significantly changed and major environmental protection features of the preliminary site plan are maintained. Upon approval, the final plan shall control all development of the property.

(2) Final plan where no preliminary site plan is required. The final plan shall be submitted to the department for final approval or disapproval. The department shall transmit copies of the final plan to appropriate departments for their review and comment. The final plan shall conform to the applicable provisions of this chapter and other applicable provisions of county code. Upon approval, the final plan shall control all development of the property.

(3) Final plan consolidation with building permit site plan. A final plan required pursuant to this section may be consolidated with the site development plans otherwise required for a commercial building permit application or land disturbing activity permit on the property, provided the provisions of SCC 30.31A.300 are met prior to permit issuance. Provided that the plans for the construction permits are consistent with the preliminary site plan, no separate final plan application or fees are required. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Ord. 20-019, June 24, 2020, Eff date July 11, 2020).