Updated Shoreline Master Program Effective February 2, 2021

The County Council adopted the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) periodic review with Ordinance 08-2020 on October 27, 2020.  Ordinance 08-2020 is effective 14 days after the WA State Department of Ecology approves the proposed amendments.  ...

Vacation Rental Moratorium In Effect

The moratorium is in effect through July 13, 2021. A public hearing on the moratorium will be held by County Council on February 23, 2021. Click here to see the resolution. 

New Building Codes Delayed Until JULY* 1, 2021 (UPDATED JAN 11 2021)

The Governor has delayed implementation of the 2018 International Codes and Washington State Amendments until November 1, 2020, FEB 1st JULY 1st. 2021.  Building permit applications submitted on or after JULY 1 will need to meet the requi...

2021 Docket for Proposed Amendments to the SJC Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations

The deadline for proposed amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code (UDC) is 4:30 pm March 1, 2021.  

The “Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments” or “Docket” process allows interested persons, citiz...

Now Accepting ADU Eligibility Applications

Community Development is now accepting Accessory Dwelling Unit Eligibility Applications. Applications are due February 8, 2021. The drawing will be held March 1, 2021.

COVID ALERT

Inspections will not be conducted on jobsites where workers are not wearing masks. If workers don't have masks available and/or are unable to mask up, a re-inspection will need to be requested. Please see the COVID Alert issued by San Juan County.

DCD & Health Drop Box at Courthouse

The most efficient way to submit building applications to the County is online at sanjuanco.com/opc, You can also use the dropbox at the entrance to the Courthouse to submit forms and payments for Burn Permits, Land Use, Building, Right of Way, Water Avai...