The purpose of these provisions is to allow an alternative method of subdividing individual middle housing, multiple detached single-family residences, and townhouses, while applying only those development standards applicable to the parent lot as a whole, rather than to individual unit lots resulting from the subdivision.
(Ord. 25-0686, 7/22/2025)
An applicant may apply for a unit lot subdivision under the following proposals:
A. 
The proposed unit lot subdivision shall include no more than the number of lots, tracts, and parcels allowed for short subdivision as provided in EMC § 16.03.020.
B. 
Only parent lots developed with or proposed to be developed with middle housing types, multiple detached single-family residences, or townhouses in which no dwelling units are stacked on another dwelling unit or other use, may be subdivided into individual, separately owned unit lots and common areas.
C. 
For previously developed lots, eligibility for unit lot subdivision shall be subject to compliance with all standards applicable to the parent lot and proposed unit lots. Inconsistency of existing development with the provisions of this section shall not constitute justification for a variance.
(Ord. 25-0686, 7/22/2025)
An application for a unit lot subdivision shall include:
A. 
Application form and/or checklist provided and maintained by the Department; and
B. 
All documentation and information required by EMC § 16.03.040.
(Ord. 25-0686, 7/22/2025)
Unit lot subdivisions shall be processed and reviewed in the same manner as Chapter 16.03 EMC, Short Subdivisions, and EMC § 18.40.090, Process Type II. If the unit lot subdivision is subject to Process Type I Design Review, the design review shall occur concurrently with the unit lot subdivision review.
(Ord. 25-0686, 7/22/2025)
The following plat notes shall be placed on the face of the unit lot subdivision drawings:
A. 
The title of the plat shall include the phrase "Unit Lot Subdivision."
B. 
Approval of the design and layout of the unit lot's housing development project was granted based on detailed review of that specified project, as a whole, on the parent lot, including specific reference to the applicable permit or file number for that specified project.
C. 
Subsequent subdivision actions, additions, or modifications to the unit lot housing development project's structures may not create or increase any nonconformity of the parent lot as a whole, and shall conform to the approved unit lot housing development project or to the land use and development standards in effect at the time of the proposed actions, additions, or modifications.
D. 
If a structure or portion of a structure within the unit lot housing development project has been damaged or destroyed, any repair, reconstruction, or replacement of any structure shall conform to the approved unit lot housing development project or to the land use and development standards in effect at the time the proposed repair, reconstruction, or replacement project's permit application becomes vested.
E. 
Additional development or redevelopment of the individual unit lots may be limited as a result of the application of development standards to the parent lot.
(Ord. 25-0686, 7/22/2025)
In addition to any other standards and approval criteria applicable to the unit lot subdivision, including Chapter 16.03 EMC, proposals shall be subject to the following:
A. 
Development as a whole on the parent lot, rather than individual unit lots, shall comply with applicable development standards provided in Chapter 18.80 EMC. This includes, but not limited to, setbacks, lot coverage, impervious surfaces, etc.
B. 
Except with unit lots with existing legally permitted dwelling unit, the unit lot shall be subject to the design standards provided in Chapter 18.95 EMC, except where they conflict with the provisions of this section.
C. 
Portions of the parent lot not subdivided for individual unit lots shall be owned in common by the owners of the individual unit lots, or by a homeowners' association comprised of the owners of the individual unit lots located within the parent lot.
D. 
Parking shall be calculated and designed for each lot in compliance with EMC § 18.90.130. All off-street parking is subject to EMC § 18.90.090 landscaping requirements.
E. 
Access easements, joint use and maintenance agreements, and covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) identifying the rights and responsibilities of property owners and/or the homeowners' association shall be executed and recorded with the county auditor for use and maintenance of common garage, parking, and vehicle access areas; bike parking; solid waste collection areas; underground utilities; common open space; shared interior walls; exterior building facades and roofs; and other similar features.
F. 
Each unit lot shall have individual utility services and meters that are specific to that dwelling unit. This includes utilities such as water, sanitary sewer/septic, power, gas, etc.
G. 
For unit lot short plats where any structures are proposed on, over, or across unit lot boundaries, each unit lot shall have an approved and issued building permit with a completed and inspected foundation prior to final plat approval to ensure that each unit lot conforms with applicable building and fire codes, unless otherwise approved by the Building Official and Fire Official.
(Ord. 25-0686, 7/22/2025)
Any conflicts between the provisions of this chapter and the text of other sections in this title shall be resolved in favor of the text of this chapter.
(Ord. 25-0686, 7/22/2025)