A. All lot line adjustments, short plats, preliminary plats, final plats, binding site plans, plat alterations, and plat vacations shall comply with all adopted and applicable city ordinances, plans and policies, state law and this title.

B. No lot line adjustment, short plat, preliminary plat, final plat, binding site plan, plat alteration, or plat vacation authorized by this title shall be approved that results in or causes an existing use and/or structure to be less compliant with any city ordinance, city approved land use decision, comprehensive plan, state law and this title.

C. These provisions shall implement the current, and any subsequent amendments, city of Bellingham comprehensive plan and BMC Title 20 and determine the character of land division, which includes but is not limited to lot size and arrangement, type and extent of streets and roads, dedications, improvements, open space, recreation, services, utilities, and public facilities.

D. All records of survey in connection with any lot line adjustment, short plat, final plat, binding site plan, plat alteration or plat vacation shall be prepared in conformance with Chapters 58.09 and 58.17 RCW and this title. [Ord. 2018-12-036 § 2 (Exh. A)].