19.27.010 Purpose and applicability.
A. Purpose.
1. The primary purpose of these provisions is to establish a process which allows greater flexibility in the development of single-family detached and attached housing on lots which do not strictly conform to the development standards of Chapters 19.24 through 19.27 EMC and this title. For single-family attached and townhouse dwellings, the intent is to apply only those site development standards applicable to the parent site as a whole, rather than individual lot standards. For single-family detached dwellings, these standards are intended to provide flexibility for a development that is innovative and consistent with comprehensive plan policies promoting architectural compatibility with housing on adjacent properties, affordable housing, and owner-occupied housing types.
2. The secondary purpose of these provisions is to allow for the unit lot subdivision process to be applied to townhouse and single-family detached condominium developments for which, as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, either:
a. A condominium declaration and survey had been recorded pursuant to Chapter 64.34 RCW; or
b.
(1) A complete application for formal approval of a site development plan had been filed, and (2) the recording of a condominium declaration and survey had been deferred in anticipation of the adoption of this chapter, and (3) the application had been accepted by the city and was still actively being processed by the city.
B. Applicability.
1. Townhouse Unit Lot Development. The provisions of this chapter apply to the division of land for single-family attached dwelling developments in zones that allow this use. To use this process, a development shall have a minimum of two single-family attached units.
2. Townhouse and Single-Family Detached Condominiums in Existence as of May 13, 2014. The provisions of this section apply to single-family attached developments, and/or single-family detached condominium developments for which, as of the effective date of this chapter, either:
a. A condominium declaration and survey had been recorded pursuant to Chapter 64.34 RCW, in which all property owners apply to subdivide existing condominium dwelling units into unit lot subdivisions; or
b.
(1) A complete application for formal approval of a site development plan had been filed, and (2) the recording of a condominium declaration and survey had been deferred in anticipation of the adoption of this chapter, and (3) the application had been accepted by the city, and was still actively being processed by the city.
c. This chapter is not applicable to developments that include filing of a residential condominium under Chapter 64.34 RCW, Condominium Act; and provided all other requirements of Chapters 19.24 through 19.27 EMC and this title are met.
3. Single-Family Detached and Cottage Housing. This process may be used as an alternative to a conventional subdivision or short subdivision and shall be permitted in any residential zone allowing for the development of single-family detached dwellings. To use this process, developments shall contain at least two single-family detached dwellings.
C. Site Plan Approval Required. All developments using the unit lot process are required to submit a site plan for review and approval as part of the land division application. The site plan must demonstrate compliance with the applicable regulations of Chapters 19.24 through 19.27 EMC and this title.
D. Conflict. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and any other provisions of Chapters 19.24 through 19.26 and this title, the requirements of this chapter shall control. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(O) (Exh. 3), 2020.)