Long subdivisions, as processed under this article, shall include all divisions of land into five or more lots, and shall require improvements so that any development will be in compliance with this code and any other codes or ordinances which may apply.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
To be considered complete, the application for a long subdivision shall include the following information:
(1) 
The application for approval of a long subdivision shall be submitted to the department of community development on forms to be provided by the department along with the appropriate fees established by the Jefferson County fee ordinance;
(2) 
A completed land use permit application form, including all materials required pursuant to Chapter 18.40 JCC;
(3) 
The area and dimensions of each proposed lot, tract or parcel to accurately show that each lot, tract or parcel contains sufficient area to satisfy the minimum requirements of Chapter 18.15 JCC. The area of land contained in access easements, access panhandles or pipestem configurations shall not be included in the area computations;
(4) 
Five paper copies of a preliminary plat meeting the standards and requirements of JCC § 18.35.290 and § 18.35.300;
(5) 
Where applicable, any special reports or studies required under Chapter 18.15 JCC, prepared in accordance with the requirements of Article VI-K of Chapter 18.15 JCC;
(6) 
A preliminary drainage plan prepared in a manner consistent with the requirements of Chapter 18.30 JCC, including any soil test information as may be deemed necessary by the director of the department of public works;
(7) 
The estimated quantities of any fill to be exported from the site and imported to the site; and
(8) 
Documentation of water availability and adequacy for each parcel affected sufficient to meet the requirements of JCC § 18.30.030.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
The preliminary plat shall be prepared in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) 
The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a Washington State licensed engineer or land surveyor registered or licensed by the state of Washington. The preparer shall certify on the plat that it is a true and correct representation of the lands actually surveyed. The preparation of the plat shall comply with the Survey Recording Act, Chapter 58.09 RCW and Chapter 332-130 WAC, as now adopted or hereafter amended. Upon surveying the property, the surveyor shall place temporary stakes on the property to enable the county to locate and assess features of the long plat in the field. The datum to be used for all surveying and mapping shall be as follows: The projection name is the state plane; the projection spheroid is GRS 1980; the coordinate system is the Washington State Plane North Zone; and the horizontal datum is NAD 83.
(2) 
All geographic information portrayed by the preliminary plat shall be accurate, legible and drawn to a horizontal scale of 50 feet or fewer to the inch, except that the location sketch and typical roadway cross-sections may be drawn to any other appropriate scale.
(3) 
A preliminary plat shall be 18 inches by 24 inches in size, allowing one-half-inch borders, and if more than one sheet is needed, each sheet shall be numbered consecutively and an index sheet showing the entire property and orienting the other sheets, at any appropriate scale, shall be provided. In addition to other map submittals, the applicant shall submit one copy of each sheet reduced to 8-1/2 inches by 11-1/2 inches in size. If more than one sheet is required, an index sheet showing the entire subdivision with road and highway names and block number (if any) shall be provided. Each sheet, including the index sheet, shall be of the above-specified size.
(4) 
The area of each proposed lot or parcel depicted on the long plat map shall accurately show that each lot, tract or parcel contains sufficient area to satisfy minimum zoning requirements. The area of land contained in access easements, access panhandles or pipestem configurations shall not be included in the lot size computations.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
A preliminary plat shall be submitted on one or more sheets and shall provide the following information. All specifications for public improvements shall conform to the standards contained in Chapter 18.30 JCC, including any standards incorporated therein:
(a) 
The name of the proposed subdivision together with the words "Preliminary Plat";
(b) 
The name and address of the applicant;
(c) 
The name, address, stamp and signature of the professional engineer or professional land surveyor who prepared the preliminary plat;
(d) 
Numeric scale 50 feet or fewer to the inch), graphic scale, true north point, and date of preparation;
(e) 
Identification of all land intended to be cleared, and the location of the proposed access to the site for clearing and grading during site development and construction; and
(f) 
A form for the endorsement of the administrator of the department of community development, as follows:
APPROVED BY JEFFERSON COUNTY
______________________
Department of Community
Development Administrator
______
Date
(2) 
The preliminary plat shall contain a vicinity sketch sufficient to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision with respect to surrounding property, roads, and other major constructed and natural features.
(3) 
Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the preliminary plat shall contain the following existing geographic features, drawn lightly in relation to proposed geographic features:
(a) 
The boundaries of the property to be subdivided, and the boundaries of any adjacent property under the same ownership as the land to be subdivided, to be indicated by bold lines;
(b) 
The names of all adjoining property owners, or names of adjoining developers;
(c) 
All existing property lines lying within the proposed subdivision, including lot lines for lot of record which are to be vacated, and all existing property lines for any property lying adjacent to the subject property which is under the same ownership as the property to be subdivided (as described in JCC § 18.35.290(3)) shall be shown in broken lines;
(d) 
The location, right-of-way widths, pavement widths and names of all existing or platted roads, whether public or private, and other public ways within 200 feet of the property to be subdivided;
(e) 
The location, widths and purposes of any existing easements lying within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision;
(f) 
The location, size and invert elevation of sanitary sewer lines and stormwater management facilities lying within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision or those that will be connected to as part of the proposed subdivision (if applicable);
(g) 
The location and size of existing water system facilities including all fire hydrants lying within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision or those which will be connected to as part of the proposed subdivision (if applicable);
(h) 
The location, size and description of any other underground and overhead facilities lying within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision (if applicable);
(i) 
The location of any critical areas as described in Chapter 18.22 JCC;
(j) 
The location of existing sections and municipal corporation boundary lines lying within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision;
(k) 
The location of any well existing within the proposed subdivision;
(l) 
The location of any individual or on-site sewage disposal system existing within the proposed subdivision;
(m) 
Existing contour lines at intervals of five feet labeled at intervals not to exceed 20 feet;
(n) 
The location of any existing structures lying within the proposed subdivision; existing structures to be removed shall be indicated by broken lines, and existing structures not to be removed shall be indicated by solid lines.
(4) 
The preliminary plat shall show the following proposed geographic features:
(a) 
The boundaries in bold solid lines of all proposed lots, the area and dimensions of each proposed lot, and the proposed identifying number or letter to be assigned to each lot and/or block;
(b) 
The right-of-way location and width, the proposed name of each road, street, alley, or other public way to be created and the estimated tentative grades of such streets; where roadways may exceed the maximum allowable grade or alignment, the director of the department of public works may require sufficient data, including centerline profiles and cross-sections if necessary, to determine the feasibility of said roadway;
(c) 
The location, width and purpose of each easement created;
(d) 
The boundaries, dimensions and area of public and common park and open space areas;
(e) 
Identification of all areas proposed to be dedicated for public use, together with the purpose and any condition of dedication;
(f) 
Proposed final contour lines at intervals of five feet; final contour lines shall be indicated by solid lines; contour lines shall be labeled in intervals not to exceed 20 feet;
(g) 
The building envelopes, as defined in JCC § 18.10.020, shall be indicated for each lot;
(h) 
Proposed monumentation;
(i) 
Proposed location and description of all individual or community wells, or water system improvements, including all proposed fire hydrants (if applicable);
(j) 
Proposed location and description of all sewage disposal improvements, including (if applicable) profiles, and, if needed, all pump stations and their connections to the existing system;
(k) 
Proposed location and description of all stormwater management system improvements;
(l) 
Proposed road cross-sections, showing proposed bicycle and pedestrian pathways, trails and sidewalks (if applicable);
(m) 
Proposed type and location of road lighting (if applicable);
(n) 
Proposed type and location of landscaping (if applicable);
(o) 
Proposed location and description of transit stops and shelters (if applicable);
(p) 
Proposed covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) on development (if applicable).
(5) 
Upon review of an application, the administrator may require additional pertinent information as needed to satisfy any other regulatory requirements. The administrator may also waive specific submittal requirements determined to be unnecessary for review of an application. In such event, the administrator shall document the waiver in the project file or log.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 14-18 § 4 (Exh. B); Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
In addition to the review criteria provided Chapter 18.40 JCC, the following criteria are the minimum measures by which each proposed subdivision will be considered:
(1) 
Long subdivisions shall be given preliminary approval, including preliminary approval subject to conditions, upon finding by the county that all of the following have been satisfied:
(a) 
The proposed subdivision conforms to all applicable county, state and federal zoning, land use, environmental and health regulations and plans, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) 
The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan; and
(ii) 
The provisions of this code, including any incorporated standards;
(b) 
Utilities and other public services necessary to serve the needs of the proposed subdivision shall be made available, including open spaces, drainage ways, roads, streets, other public ways, potable water, transit facilities, sewage disposal, parks, playgrounds, schools, sidewalks and other improvements that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school;
(c) 
The probable significant adverse environmental impacts of the proposed subdivision, together with any practical means of mitigating adverse impacts, have been considered such that the proposal will not have an unacceptable adverse effect upon the quality of the environment, in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) implementing provisions contained within Chapter 18.40 JCC and Chapter 43.21C RCW;
(d) 
Approving the proposed subdivision will serve the public use and interest and adequate provision has been made for the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(2) 
Notwithstanding approval criteria set forth in subsection (1) of this section, in accordance with RCW 58.17.120, as now adopted and hereafter amended, a proposed subdivision may be denied because of flood, inundation or swamp conditions. Where any portion of the proposed subdivision lies within both a flood control zone, as specified by Chapter 86.16 RCW, and either the 100-year floodplain or the regulatory floodway, the county shall not approve the preliminary plat unless:
(a) 
The applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the hearing examiner that no feasible alternative exists to locating lots and building envelopes within the 100-year floodplain; and
(b) 
It imposes a condition requiring the applicant to comply with Article VI-F of Chapter 18.15 JCC and any written recommendations of the Washington State Department of Ecology. In such cases, the county shall issue no development permit associated with the proposed short subdivision until flood control problems have been resolved.
(3) 
Pursuant to RCW 84.56.345 current year and any delinquent taxes must be paid before approval of any subdivision.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 14-18 § 4 (Exh. B); Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
An application for a full subdivision shall be processed according to the procedures for Type III land use decisions established in Chapter 18.40 JCC.
(2) 
The administrator shall solicit comments from the director of the department of public works, the chief of the fire district in which the proposal is located, local utility providers, sheriff, building official, school district in which the proposal is located, adjacent jurisdictions if the proposal is located within one mile of a city or other jurisdiction, Washington State Department of Transportation, if the proposal is adjacent to a state highway, and any other state, local or federal officials as may be necessary.
(3) 
Based on comments from county departments, applicable agencies and other information, the administrator shall review the proposal subject to the criteria contained in JCC § 18.35.310. A proposed long subdivision shall only be approved when consistent with all the provisions of JCC § 18.35.310.
(4) 
An applicant for a long subdivision may request that certain requirements established or referenced by this chapter be modified. Such requests shall be processed according to the procedures for variances in Chapter 18.40 JCC, and shall satisfy the criteria contained in Article IV of Chapter 18.40 JCC, Variances.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
Where subdivision development is proposed in distinct phases, preliminary plat approval must be granted for the entire subdivision. The plat map must delineate the separate divisions or phases that are to be developed in increments. The preliminary approval is conditional upon completion of the proposed phases in a particular sequence and may specify a completion date for each phase. Final plat approval is granted for each separate phase of the preliminary plat. Any changes in the development after preliminary approval will require approval in accordance with JCC § 18.35.320.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
Minor modifications to a previously approved preliminary long plat may be requested by the applicant and approved by the administrator subject to the provisions for Type I decisions in Chapter 18.40 JCC; provided, that the modification does involve any of the following:
(a) 
The location or relocation of a road or street;
(b) 
The creation of an additional lot, tract or parcel;
(c) 
The creation of a lot, tract or parcel that does not qualify as a buildable lot pursuant to this code;
(d) 
The relocation of an entire lot, tract or parcel from one parent parcel into another parent parcel.
(2) 
Before approving such an amendment, the administrator shall make written findings and conclusions documenting the following conditions:
(a) 
The modification will not be inconsistent or cause the long subdivision to be inconsistent with the decision of the county preliminarily approving the application;
(b) 
The modification will not violate the intent of the original conditions of application approval; and
(c) 
The modification will not cause the long subdivision to violate any applicable county policy or regulation.
(3) 
Modifications that involve the circumstances described in subsection (1) of this section, or exceed the criteria set forth in subsection (2) of this section, shall be processed as a new preliminary long plat application.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
Subdivision applicants may be required to post a surety guaranteeing completion of subdivision improvements within one year of final plat approval. The surety shall be for 200 percent of the cost of construction of those improvements estimated by a licensed engineer. Surety shall be in a form acceptable to Jefferson County. In the event that the applicant does not complete construction within one year Jefferson County shall be authorized to complete the construction and pay for the work from the surety account. Surety shall not be accepted for developing potable water sources. Surety may only be released only after inspection by Jefferson County.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
No permit for the construction of improvements within an approved subdivision shall be issued by the county until the improvement method report, all construction drawings, proposed performance guarantees, and other submittals in conformance with Chapter 18.30 JCC and any incorporated standards have been received and approved by the director of the department of public works. All construction of improvements shall be inspected and approved in conformance with development standards contained in Chapter 18.30 JCC and any incorporated standards. After completion of all required improvements or the guarantee of the construction of all required improvements, the director of the department of public works shall submit a certificate in triplicate to the administrator stating the required improvements or guarantees are in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the preliminary plat, including the county's decision approving the plat, and in accordance with the development standards contained in Chapter 18.30 JCC and any incorporated standards. The administrator shall submit one copy of the certification to the subdivider, together with a notice advising the subdivider to prepare a final plat for the proposed subdivision. One copy of the certificate shall be retained by the administrator.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
The final long plat shall be prepared in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) 
The final plat shall be prepared by a land surveyor licensed by the state of Washington or a Washington state licensed engineer.
(2) 
Six paper copies of the final long plat shall be submitted, measuring 18 inches by 24 inches in size, allowing one-half inch for border.
(3) 
A final long plat shall contain the following information:
(a) 
The name of the subdivision;
(b) 
Legal description of the property being subdivided;
(c) 
Numeric scale, graphic scale, true north point and date of preparation of the final plat;
(d) 
The lot line of the plat, referenced to county (USC&GS) datum and based on an accurate traverse, with angular and linear dimensions and bearings;
(e) 
The exact location, width and name of all roads, streets, alleys and other public ways within and adjacent to the subdivision;
(f) 
The exact location, width and purpose of all easements and dedications for rights-of-way provided for public and private services and utilities;
(g) 
True courses and distances to the nearest established road lines, or sections or quarter section corner monuments which shall accurately locate the subdivision;
(h) 
Section lines accurately tied to the lines of the plat by distances and courses;
(i) 
All lot and block numbers (if applicable) and lines, with accurate dimensions in feet and hundredths of feet;
(j) 
All house address numbers as assigned by the county;
(k) 
Delineation of the building envelope of each lot;
(l) 
The radii, internal angles, points of curvature, tangent bearings and lengths of arc;
(m) 
The accurate location of each permanent control monument;
(n) 
All plat meander lines or reference lines along bodies of water shall be established as above, but not farther than 20 feet from the high water line of such body;
(o) 
Accurate outlines and legal descriptions of any areas to be dedicated or reserved for public use, with the purpose of such dedication or reservation and any limitations indicated thereon and in dedication;
(p) 
Accurate outlines of any area to be reserved by the deed covenant for common use of owners of property within the subdivision, together with the purposes of such reservation;
(q) 
Any restrictions or conditions on the lots or tracts within the subdivision, as required by the county or at the discretion of the property owner, including, but not limited to, critical area buffers;
(r) 
The auditor's file number of all documents and conveyances recorded with the Jefferson County auditor associated with preliminary or final plat approval;
(s) 
The name and seal of the Washington State licensed land surveyor or Washington State licensed engineer responsible preparation of the final plat, and a signed certification on the plat by said surveyor to the effect that it is a true and correct representation of the land actually surveyed by him or her, that the existing monuments shown thereon exist as located and that all dimensional and geodetic details are correct;
(t) 
A signed, notarized certification stating that the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the all persons with ownership and/or security interests in the property. If the plat includes a dedication, the certificate or a separate written instrument shall contain the dedication of all roads and other areas to the public, any individual or individuals, or to any corporation, public or private, as shown on the plat. Such certificate or instrument shall be signed and acknowledged before a notary public by all parties having any interest in the land subdivided. The owner shall waive all claims against the county, on behalf of the owner and the owner's successors and assigns, which may be occasioned by the establishment and/or construction of any roads, streets, storm drainage improvements or other improvements;
(u) 
An offer of dedication may include a waiver of right of direct access to any road from any property. Such waiver may be required by the director of the department of public works as a condition of approval. Any dedication, donation or grant as shown on the face of the plat shall be considered as a quit claim deed to the said donee or grantee for use for the purpose intended by the donation or grant;
(v) 
Signature blocks for the appropriate certification of the county auditor, director of the department of public works, director of the public health department, and DCD administrator, as follows:
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that this final plat is in compliance with the certificate of improvements issued pursuant to the Jefferson County Unified Development Code and is consistent with all applicable county improvement standards and requirements in force on the date of preliminary plat approval, this ____ day of _______________, 20__.
________________________________
Director, Jefferson County Department
of Public Works or Designee
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that on this _____ day of _______________, 20__, that this final plat is in substantial conformance with the preliminary plat and any conditions attached thereto, which preliminary plat was approved by Jefferson County on the _____ day of ______________, 20____.
_______________________________
Director, Jefferson County
Community Development Department or Designee
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE
Approved by public health department on this _____ day of ____________, 20__.
_______________________________
Director, Jefferson County Public Health Dept.
JEFFERSON COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE
All taxes and/or assessments due are paid in full on this ____ day of ___________, 20__.
_______________________________
Jefferson County Treasurer or Designee
(w) 
A form of the approval of the county assessor, as follows:
JEFFERSON COUNTY ASSESSOR'S CERTIFICATE
Examined and approved this _____ day of _______________, 20___.
_______________________________
Jefferson County Assessor or Designee
Attest:
_______________________________
Deputy Jefferson County Assessor
(x) 
A form for the certificate of the Jefferson County recorder, as follows:
RECORDING CERTIFICATE
Filed for record at the request of Jefferson County this _____ day of _____________, 20 ____, at ________ minutes past __M., and recorded in Volume _____ of Plats, page _____ Records of Jefferson County, Washington.
Jefferson County Recording Number ___.
_______________________________
Jefferson County Auditor or Designee
_______________________________
Superintendent of Records
(y) 
Any additional pertinent information as required at the discretion of the director of the department of public works or the DCD administrator.
(4) 
All signatures or certifications appearing on a final plat shall in be reproducible black ink.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 14-18 § 4 (Exh. B); Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
In cases where any deed covenants or restrictions, including any CC&Rs, will apply to lots or parcels within a subdivision, a typewritten copy of such covenants bearing all necessary signatures shall be submitted along with the final plat.
(2) 
The final plat shall be accompanied by a complete survey of the section or sections in which the plat or replat is located, or as much thereof as may be necessary to properly orient the plat within such section or sections. The plat and section survey shall be submitted with complete field and computation notes, showing the original or re-established corners, with the description of the same, and the actual traverse showing error or closure and method of balancing. A sketch showing all distances, angles and calculations required to determine corners and distances of the plat shall accompany this data. The allowable error of closure shall not exceed one foot in 10,000 feet.
(3) 
The final plat shall be accompanied by a current (within 30 days) title company certification of:
(a) 
The legal description of the total parcel sought to be subdivided;
(b) 
Those individuals or corporations holding an ownership interest and any security interest (such as deed of trust or mortgages) or any other encumbrances affecting the title of said parcel. Such individuals or corporations shall sign and approve the final plat prior to final approval;
(c) 
Any lands to be dedicated shall be confirmed as being owned in fee title by the owner(s) signing the dedication certificate;
(d) 
Any easements or restrictions affecting the property to be subdivided with a description of purpose and referenced by the auditor's file number and/or recording number; and
(e) 
If lands are to be dedicated or conveyed to the county as part of the subdivision, an American Land Title Association (A.L.T.A.) title policy may be required by the director of the department of public works.
(4) 
The applicant shall provide the director of the department of public works with a computer disk containing a complete set of the final plat maps and as-built drawings on CADD(c) or other GIS-compatible software as acceptable to the director of the department of public works.
(5) 
All documents submitted under this section shall contain the name of the subdivision and the name and address of the subdivider.
(6) 
All maintenance, performance and guarantee bonds or other guarantees as may be required by the director of the department of public works and the improvement method report to guarantee the acceptability and/or performance of all improvements. For all improvements constructed after final plat approval, reproducible as-built drawing and CADD(c) files shall be submitted within 15 days of completion of construction.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
Applications for final long plat approval shall be made on forms provided by the department along with the fee established in the Jefferson County fee ordinance.
(2) 
Applications for final plat approval shall be processed according to the procedures for Type IV land use decisions established in Chapter 18.40 JCC, and shall be approved, disapproved, or returned to the applicant within 30 days of their filing, unless the applicant consents to an extension of time in writing.
(3) 
Applications for final plat approval shall be submitted within five years of the date of the preliminary plat approval.
(4) 
The final plat map shall be prepared in accordance with JCC § 18.35.300 and § 18.35.320.
(5) 
Prior to final approval, with the exception of the recording certificate, the applicant shall obtain all signatures and certifications on the face of the plat in accordance with JCC § 18.35.370.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
Approval of a preliminary long plat shall be valid as follows:
(a) 
For preliminary long plats approved on or after January 1, 2015, the original and three copies of a final long plat meeting all requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW shall be transmitted by the administrator to the board of county commissioners within five years of the date of the preliminary long plat approval.
(b) 
For preliminary long plats approved on or before December 31, 2014, the original and three copies of the final long plat meeting all requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW shall be transmitted by the administrator to the board of county commissioners within seven years of the date of the preliminary long plat approval.
(c) 
For preliminary long plats approved on or before December 31, 2007, and not located within shoreline jurisdiction, subject to Chapter 90.58 RCW, the original and three copies of a final long plat meeting all requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW shall be transmitted by the administrator to the board of county commissioners within 10 years of the date of the preliminary long plat approval.
(2) 
No extensions shall be granted. A plat granted preliminary approval but filed for final long plat approval following the applicable time period shall be null and void. The department of community development shall not be responsible for notifying the applicant of an impending preliminary long plat expiration.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 14-18 § 4 (Exh. B); Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
Any lots in a final long plat filed for record on or after January 1, 2015, shall be a valid land use notwithstanding any change in zoning laws for a period of five years from the date of filing.
(2) 
Any lots in a final long plat filed for record on or before December 31, 2014, shall be a valid land use notwithstanding any change in zoning laws for a period of seven years from the date of filing.
(3) 
Any lots in a final long plat filed for record on or before December 31, 2007, and not located within shoreline jurisdiction, subject to Chapter 90.58 RCW, shall be a valid land use notwithstanding any change in zoning laws for 10 years from the date of filing.
(4) 
A long subdivision shall be governed by the terms of approval of the final long plat, and the statutes, ordinances and regulations in effect on the date of preliminary long plat approval for a period after final long plat approval as provided in subsections (1), (2) and (3) of this section unless the board of county commissioners finds that a change in conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety of residents within or outside the subdivision.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 14-18 § 4 (Exh. B); Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
The administrator shall distribute the original and copies of the approved final long plat as follows:
(1) 
The original shall be returned to the applicant after it has been forwarded to the county auditor for recording;
(2) 
Prior to the issuance of any building permits, one recorded reproducible copy shall be transmitted to the director of the department of public works;
(3) 
One recorded paper copy shall be retained in the files of the department of community development; and
(4) 
One recorded paper copy shall be provided to the building official for assignment of addresses.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
Whenever any parcel of land lying within the county is divided under the provisions of this article relating to long subdivisions, no person, firm, or corporation shall sell or transfer or advertise for sale or transfer any such lot, tract or parcel without having first received final approval of the long plat and having recorded the final long plat with the Jefferson County auditor. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that a final long plat is fully certified and filed for record with the Jefferson County auditor prior to transferring ownership of any land.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
No building permit for a structure other than a temporary contractor's office or temporary storage building shall be issued for a lot or parcel within an approved long subdivision prior to a determination by the relevant fire district chief or designee that adequate fire protection and access for construction needs exists.
(2) 
No building permit for a structure other than a temporary contractor's office or temporary storage building shall be issued for a lot or parcel within an approved long subdivision until the applicant complies with the improvement method report, all requirements of the department of public works certificate of improvements, and all requirements of the final plat approval.
(3) 
No occupancy permit for a structure other than a temporary contractor's office or other approved temporary building shall be issued for a structure on a lot or parcel within an approved long subdivision prior to final inspection and approval of all required improvements which will serve such lot or parcel to the satisfaction of the director of the department of public works and county building official.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))