Dedication of public access when approving a subdivision

(a) Subdivision of land. When it is determined that public access must be provided upon review of a subdivision application, the subdivider shall file the necessary deeds of conveyance with the department of parks and recreation or other governmental agency responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the public access. Upon written notification from the director of parks and recreation or other agency that the dedication documents have been reviewed and approved as to form and contents, the director shall grant approval to the subdivision in accordance with the subdivision rules and regulations of the city. The public access for pedestrian travel shall be clearly designated on the final map of the subdivision in accordance with the subdivision rules and regulations. Upon approval of the subdivision, the subdivider shall file the executed deeds of dedication for conveyance of the public access, free and clear of all encumbrances, within 30 days to the city. Failure to file this document within the 30-day period, or such extension as may be granted by the director of parks and recreation, shall be a violation of this article. Conveyance shall be in conformity with all applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations. (b) Multiple-family development. When it is determined that public access must be provided upon review of a multiple-family development, the developer shall file a subdivision application to create the public access right- of-way or easement in accordance with the subdivision rules and regulations. The subdivider shall file the necessary deeds of conveyance with the department of parks and recreation. Upon written notification from the director of parks and recreation that the dedication documents have been reviewed and approved as to form and content, the director shall grant approval to the subdivision in accordance with the subdivision rules and regulations. The subdivider shall file the executed deeds of conveyance free and clear of all encumbrances upon approval of the subdivision. Upon acceptance by the city of the dedication, the director of parks and recreation shall notify the director of planning and permitting for approval of the building permit. The right-of-way shall be clearly designated on the multiple family development plan. )