A. Vacation of a plat or portion thereof, or vacation of a short plat, or binding site plan that contains a public dedication, or any area designated or dedicated for public use shall follow the review procedures as outlined in RCW 58.17.212.

B. Applications following procedures and requirements of RCW 58.17.212 shall be subject to Hearings Examiner review. Public notice shall be provided as required in RCW 58.17.080 and 58.17.090. A public hearing by the Hearings Examiner shall be held and the Hearings Examiner may approve or deny the application for a vacation after determining the public use and interest will be served by the vacation of the land division.

C. Vacation of a short plat or binding site plan or portion thereof that does not contain a public dedication may be administratively approved or denied by the director after determining that the public use and interest will be served by the vacation of the short subdivision.

D. If any portion of the land contained in the land division was dedicated to the public for public use or benefit, such land, if not deeded to the city shall be deeded to the city unless findings are set forth that the public use would not be served in retaining title to those lands.

E. Title to the vacated property shall vest with the rightful owner in conformance with RCW 58.17.212. (Ord. 1235 §1, 5, 2005).