§ 17.84.010. Building sites.

The following general development standards apply to building sites in the county:

A.

Substandard Lot Sizes. A legally created lot that contains less area than is required by the applicable district, and is not merged pursuant to the state Subdivision Map Act and/or local ordinance, shall be considered a building site if one of the following criteria is met:

1.

All other development standards of the district in which the lot is located and all other applicable county development standards, except lot size, are met; or

2.

A variance is approved for the building.

B.

Gross Versus Net Acreage. Building sites of two acres or more shall be determined by reference to gross acreage. Building sites of less than two acres shall be determined by reference to net acreage.

C.

Exception—Public Uses. The minimum building site required in any district shall not apply to lots created for a public use or public utility for which a use permit is required.

D.

Exception—Preexisting Residences. Lots containing two or more detached one-family residences or mobile homes may be divided into lots smaller than permitted by the district in which the property is located, provided:

1.

All such habitable one-family residences or mobile homes were legally constructed or installed before January 10, 1984; and

2.

Each newly created parcel is occupied by at least one of the one-family residences or mobile homes; and

3.

Each newly created parcel meets all county development standards, except minimum building site.

(Prior code § 5.04.010)