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