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The applicant shall provide a management plan for the long-term maintenance and operations of open space and any other common areas. Management includes maintenance and operation of any water supply, stormwater facilities, wastewater disposal, private roads, and other common facilities which may be located in commonly held tracts or easements.

(1) A management plan for open space and common areas shall include the following information:

(a) Current ownership information and a plan or provisions to update the project file when ownership contact information changes;

(b) Parties responsible for maintenance of designated open space, their contact information, and a description of required maintenance;

(c) Description of any uses allowed in designated open space, consistent with SCC 30.41H.080;

(d) Any proposed development activities;

(e) Fire breaks provided in accordance with fire district requirements;

(f) Any covenants, conditions, and restrictions to be recorded related to open space and common areas management; and

(g) Other information that the director determines necessary to ensure proper management of the open space and common areas.

(2) The management plan must be approved by the director and shall be recorded as a separate document from the subdivision. The recording number shall be referenced on all property deeds arising from the subdivision. Copies of the management plan shall be provided to property owners with ownership documents.

(3) In approving the management plan, the director shall make a written finding that the parties designated as responsible for maintenance of designated open space are clearly identified, that provisions are included in the plan for succession to other qualified and capable parties should that become necessary, and that the county is indemnified should the responsible parties not fulfill their management obligations. (Added by Ord. 23-051, June 14, 2023, Eff date June 26, 2023).