A. Any action which will result in the division of any lot, tract, parcel, or plot of land under the following scenarios shall require preliminary plat approval based on the criteria and procedures of this chapter and be subject to approval by the city hearing examiner:

B. Terminology. This chapter’s reference to “preliminary subdivision and plat” shall be inclusive of the terms “preliminary plat” and “preliminary cluster plat” unless specifically referenced in this chapter.

C. Cluster Preliminary Subdivisions and Plats. The cluster provisions in this title may only be utilized in residential single zoned areas which have a “cluster,” “cluster detached,” “cluster attached,” “mixed” or “planned” use qualifier and in any residential area with a residential multi general use type listed in the applicable zoning table pursuant to Chapter 20.00 BMC.

D. Infill Toolkit. In accordance with BMC 20.30.030 and Chapter 20.28 BMC, the infill toolkit housing forms, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 20.28 BMC, are also permitted uses in cluster preliminary plats in those single-family zoning subareas with a “cluster,” “cluster detached,” “cluster attached,” “mixed” or “planned” use qualifier.

E. Phasing. A preliminary plat may be developed and recorded in phases provided a phasing plan is reviewed and approved by the city concurrently with the public facilities construction agreement for the first phase. Each phase shall consist of a contiguous group of lots that meets all pertinent development standards on its own and shall not rely on future phases for meeting any city codes. Specific improvements or dedications necessary to demonstrate compliance for the entire development may be required to be completed with the first phase, regardless of phase design or completion schedule of future phases, including but not limited to storm water, open spaces, landscaping, and dedications. [Ord. 2018-12-036 § 2 (Exh. A)].