(1) 
Purpose. 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 Chapter 18.18 JCC 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 an alternative to the traditional method of land division for creating sellable lots for townhouse and cottage housing developments.
(2) 
Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply exclusively to the unit lot subdivision of land for single-family attached and detached housing in the Irondale and Port Hadlock urban growth area (PHUGA) where such uses are allowed.
(3) 
Applicability.
(a) 
Single-Family Attached and 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.
(b) 
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.
(4) 
Approval Process. Unit lot subdivisions of four or fewer lots shall be processed in the same manner as short plats, as a Type II permit pursuant to Article III of this chapter. Unit lot subdivisions of five or more lots shall be processed as long subdivisions, as a Type III permit pursuant to Article IV of this chapter.
(5) 
Site Development Plan Approval Required. All developments using the unit lot subdivision process are required to submit a site development plan for review and approval as part of the land division application. The site plan must demonstrate compliance with the applicable regulations of Chapter 18.18 JCC and this title.
(Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
All applications for unit lot subdivisions or short subdivisions shall be considered under the following standards of Chapters 18.18 JCC, this title, and where applicable:
(1) 
Chapter 18.05 JCC – Introductory Provisions;
(2) 
Chapter 18.10 JCC – Definitions;
(3) 
Chapter 18.15 JCC – Land Use Districts;
(4) 
Chapter 18.19 JCC – Transitional Rural Development Standards of the Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area;
(5) 
Chapter 18.20 JCC – Performance and Use-Specific Standards;
(6) 
Chapter 18.22 JCC – Critical Areas;
(7) 
Chapter 18.25 JCC – Shoreline Master Program;
(8) 
Chapter 18.30 JCC – Development Standards;
(9) 
Chapter 18.35 JCC – Land Divisions;
(10) 
Chapter 18.40 JCC – Permit Application and Review Procedures/SEPA Implementation;
(11) 
Comprehensive Plan and GMA implementing regulations amendment process.
(Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
(1) 
Development on individual unit lots within the unit lot subdivision need not conform to the minimum lot area or dimensional standards of Chapter 18.18 JCC; provided, that overall development of the parent site meets the development and design standards of the underlying zoning and the requirements of this section. There shall be no minimum required lot area for individual lots for attached dwellings, provided the area of the unit lot shall be large enough to contain the dwelling unit and any accessory structures, decks, fences, garages, driveways, private yard areas, parking, landscaping or other improvements that are accessory to the dwelling unit; provided further, so long as conforming to the approved site development plan, such accessory improvements may encroach upon or be located in an adjoining unit lot or common area pursuant to an appropriate easement.
(2) 
Overall development of the parent site shall meet the development and design standards of the underlying land use district.
(3) 
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 must be executed for use and maintenance of common garage, parking and vehicle access areas, underground utilities, stormwater treatment and/or detention facilities, common open space, exterior building facades and roofs, and other similar features, and must be recorded with the Jefferson County auditor.
(Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
Portions of the parent site not subdivided for individual unit lots or not dedicated to the county as public streets or public utility systems shall be owned in common by the owners of the individual lots within the subdivision, by a homeowners' association comprised of the owners of the individual unit lots within the subdivision or by a qualified organization managing the development.
(Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
Building setbacks shall be as required for the zone as applied to the underlying parent site as a whole. There shall be no setback required from unit lot lines which are interior to the perimeter of the parent site; provided, however, that any structure located upon a unit lot created hereunder shall comply with the setbacks applicable to the approved site development plan.
(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 unit lot subdivision until the applicant complies with all requirements of the final plat approval.
(2) 
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 unit lot subdivision prior to final inspection and approval of all required improvements which will serve such lot or parcel, to the satisfaction of the public works director and county building official.
(Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))
Whenever any parcel of land lying within the county is divided under the provisions of this chapter, no person, firm, or corporation shall sell or transfer, or offer or advertise for sale or transfer, any such lot, tract or parcel without having first had an approved final plat for such subdivision or short plat filed for record. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that a final plat is fully certified and filed for record with the Jefferson County auditor prior to transferring ownership of any land.
(Ord. 9-24 § 3 (App. A (Exh. 2)))