As an initial step in the processing of an application for plat approval as required by chapter 30.41A SCC, the department of public works shall check the name of the proposed plat against the names of plats and condominiums in the records of the Snohomish County auditor. If the name of the proposed plat is the same as that of any recorded plat or condominium, the department of public works shall advise the applicant in writing of such fact. The applicant shall thereupon amend his application and submit a substitute name which shall be different from the name of any plat or condominium contained in the records of the Snohomish County auditor. No plat bearing the same name as any plat or condominium recorded in the records of the Snohomish County auditor shall be granted. (Amended by Res. 79-301, Oct. 3, 1979; Amended by Ord. 02-098, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003).