Pursuant to RCW 58.17.060, it is the intent of this chapter to permit administrative processing and approval of a division of land into nine or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, or sites; to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; to further the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; to facilitate adequate provisions for water, sewer, stormwater drainage, ingress and egress, and public uses; to promote the coordinated development of vacant lands; to protect critical areas and critical area buffers as designated in Part 20.25H LUC; and to require conveyance by accurate legal description. (Ord. 5682, 6-26-06, § 5; Ord. 4654, 6-6-94, § 73; Ord. 3938, 7-18-88)