Land Use
Community Development's Land Use division administers the land use regulations. San Juan County Code contains the standards and permit requirements for the use of property in the County.
Most land use regulations are in Title 18 (Unified Development Code, UDC), with some in Title 16, Land Use and Development.
Responsibilities
The professional planners in the Land Use division process land use applications, provide staff support to the County Council, Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner, and facilitate committees working on amendments or new regulations.
Resources
Chapter 36.70 RCW Planning Enabling Act
Chapter 36.70A RCW Growth Management
Chapter 36.70.C RCW Judicial Review of Land Use Decisions
Chapter 90.58 RCW Shoreline Management Act of 1971
Chapter 58.17 RCW Plats -Subdivisions -Dedications
WAC 197-11 SEPA
SJCC 18.35 Critical Areas References
Regulations
San Juan County Code Title 18 UDC Unified Development CodeSJCC 18.30.200 Doe Bay & Westsound Interim Controls
SJCC 18.30.245 - 247 Olga Hamlet Plan
SJCC 18.30.250 - 370 Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan
SJCC 18.30.380 - 440 Orcas Village Activity Center
SJCC 18.30.450 - 453 Country Corner Island Center Plan
SJCC 18.30.460 - 700 Eastsound Subarea Plan
SJCC 18.35 Critical Areas
SJCC 18.35. Fairgrounds Overlay District
SJCC 18.40.590 Personal Wireless Service Facilities
SJCC 16.36 Waldron Island Limited Development District
SJCC 16.45 Shaw Island Subarea Plan
SJCC 16.50 Open Space Program
SJCC 16.50.265 Open Space Program, Farm Ag Conservation Land
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Land Use Permit Applications
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Vacation Rentals Information and Application
This page includes information on San Juan County's vacation rental program, including information on how to apply for a permit if you do not have one and how to certify compliance with your existing permit.
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Vacation Rental Compliance & Enforcement
Information for vacation rental permits that have been notified that they are non-compliant
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Information
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