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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo Jefferson Proposed Dev Regulation Revisions 2025_0924 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 1 Draft October 2025September 2025 Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Prepared by BERK Consulting Draft October 2025September 2025 Overview & Context A thorough audit of the existing development regulations is essential as part of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update to ensure alignment between revised goals and policies, state requirements, and the Jefferson County Municipal Code. The code revisions proposed below ensure the development regulations are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, meet state requirements, and can guide Jefferson County’s future growth in a sustainable and balanced manner. This review provides a clear framework for County staff, Planning Commission, the Board of County Commissioners, stakeholders, and the broader community to understand the recommended changes as part of this process. The revisions include those necessary to reflect updated goals and policies in the Draft Plan and meet housing unit targets by income band as well as other required edits due to adjustments in the Growth Management Act and other enabling state statutes. This document builds on and is consistent with the following two documents already submitted to the County to meet GMA requirements: ▶ Middle Housing Gap Report: The June 2024 Middle Housing Gap Report highlighted updates required for the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA, which is being considered for Tier 3 requirements for Middle Housing. Code amendments carried through below are based off the Jefferson County Middle Housing Gap Report (2024) to fulfill requirements for HB 1337, 1998, and SB 5258. ▶ Jefferson County Land Capacity & Housing Technical Appendix (Appendix E), including Commerce’s barrier checklists and identified adequate provisions: The Commerce checklists help ensure that development regulations support moderate, and high residential densities, address barriers for permanent supportive and emergency housing, and accessory dwelling units. Section 6 in Appendix E further details adequate provisions to provide sufficient land capacity to meet growth targets and address identified barriers, including those that should be completed by the Comprehensive Plan deadline. Code revisions to be completed by the Comprehensive Plan deadline include zoning code updates that allow for additional density in the ULDR, UMDR, and UHDR zones, and therefore capacity, for key housing types and allowing higher density residential in the UC zone as a discretionary use. In addition, the County’s development standards should be updated to regulate emergency and permanent supportive housing more like other housing uses—this includes adding emergency and permanent supportive housing as a specific use type as well as allowing emergency housing by right in all zones that allow hotels (currently the UC, VOC, and RVC zones) Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 2 Draft October 2025September 2025 In addition, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 09-1209-24 on December 9, 2024 which approved policy and code amendments from the 2024 Annual Amendment Cycle. These included changes to Title 18, some of which helped the County fulfill Periodic Update GMA requirements (see Exhibit 1). Note these revisions are not yet reflected in the code published online but are reflected as existing code prior to any additional revisions proposed in this document. Exhibit 1. Summary of Code Revisions Adopted in the 2024 Annual Amendment Cycle Section Revisions JCC 18.10 Definitions Added the following new definitions: Cottage Housing, Emergency Housing (EH), Emergency Shelters, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Townhouses, Transitional Housing, Unit Lot Subdivision, Zero Lot Line. Article IX. Unit Lot Subdivisions JCC 18.35 Added unit lot subdivisions code for Jefferson County. JCC 18.18.040 Added Emergency Housing (EH), Emergency Shelters, and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) as specific use types in the UGA use table Added multifamily residential development (3+ units) as a discretionary use in the UC zone. Source: Ordinance No. 09-1209-24 adopted December 2024. Proposed Code Revisions Exhibit 2 details additional code revisions proposed concurrent with the Periodic Update. The table is organized with three main columns, ensuring a clear and effective review process: ▶ Section: This column clearly identifies what section of the Jefferson County Code is being revised. ▶ Rationale for Changes: This column identifies the reasons for proposed changes to the code, linking the adjustments to necessary alignment with the Comprehensive Plan and state statutory changes. ▶ Final Edited Code: This column shows the proposed amended code, with the revised text provided in tracks to allow for comparison with the original code. New text is shown in underline and deleted text in strikethrough. This structured table format ensures that the audit process is transparent and easy to understand for decision-makers and stakeholders, focusing particularly on improving housing policies. Revisions to JCC 18.15.040 Table 3-1, JCC 18.18.040 Table 3A-1, JCC 18.18.050 table notes and JCC 18.18.050 Table 3A-2, and JCC 18.30.100 Table 6-2 are detailed following Exhibit 2, likewise with new text shown in underline and deleted text in strikethrough. Note that there will be a full version of the relevant code with markups to show the proposed changes made available following public review. Exhibit 2. Proposed Code Revisions Concurrent with the Periodic Update Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code JCC 18.10 Definitions Definitions updated to fulfill GMA requirements JCC 18.10.10 A definitions Updating the definition for Accessory Dwelling “Accessory dwelling unit” means an additional dwelling unit either in or added to an existing single-family detached Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 3 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code Unit to align with RCW 36.70A.696 dwelling, or in a separate accessory structure on the same lot as the main structure, for use as a complete, independent living facility with provisions within the accessory dwelling unit for cooking, eating, sanitation and sleeping. Such a dwelling shall be considered an accessory use to the main dwelling and be clearly subordinate to the main dwelling. "Accessory dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family housing unit, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other primary housing unit. "Attached accessory dwelling unit" means an accessory dwelling unit located within or attached to a single-family housing unit, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other housing unit. JCC 18.10.10 A definitions New word required for middle housing Tier 3 requirements “Administrative design review" means a development permit process whereby an application is reviewed, approved, or denied by the planning director or the planning director's designee based solely on objective design and development standards without a public predecision hearing, unless such review is otherwise required by state or federal law, or the structure is a designated landmark or historic district established under a local preservation ordinance. A county may utilize public meetings, hearings, or voluntary review boards to consider, recommend, or approve requests for variances from locally established design review standards. JCC 18.10.030 C definitions New word required for middle housing Tier 3 requirements "Courtyard apartments" means attached dwelling units arranged on two or three sides of a yard or court.” JCC 18.10.030 C definitions Add new definition of co-living housing specific to the UGA to align with HB 1998 per RCW 36.70A.535(11)(a) "Co-living housing (UGA)" means a residential development within the UGA with sleeping units that are independently rented and lockable and provide living and sleeping space, and residents share kitchen facilities with other sleeping units in the building. JCC 18.10.040 D definitions Updating the definition for Dwelling Unit to align with RCW 36.70A.696 "Detached accessory dwelling unit" means an accessory dwelling unit that consists partly or entirely of a building that is separate and detached from a single-family housing unit, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other housing unit and is on the same property. “Dwelling unit” means one or more rooms or structures designed for occupancy by an individual or family for living and sleeping purposes, containing kitchen facilities and rooms with internal accessibility, for use solely by the dwelling’s occupants. "Dwelling unit" means a residential living unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and that includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. JCC 18.10.060 F definitions New words required for middle housing Tier 3 requirements “Fiveplex” means a residential building with five attached dwelling units. “Fourplex” means a residential building with four attached dwelling units. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 4 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code JCC 18.10.120 L definitions New words required for unit lot subdivisions (SB 5258) “Lot, parent” means a lot which is subdivided into unit lots through the unit lot subdivision process. “Lot, unit” means a lot created from a parent lot and approved through the unit lot subdivision process. JCC 18.10.130 M definitions New words required for middle housing Tier 3 requirements ”Major transit stop” means: (a) a stop on a high capacity transportation system funded or expanded under the provisions of chapter 81.104 RCW; (b) commuter rail stops; (c) stops on rail or fixed guideway systems; or (d) stops on bus rapid transit routes, including those stops that are under construction. “Middle housing” means buildings that are compatible in scale, form, and character with single-family houses and contain two or more attached, stacked, or clustered homes including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, and cottage housing.” “Manufactured/Mobile home park” means a development with two or more improved pads or spaces with required improvements and utilities designed to accommodate manufactured/mobile homes, according to RCW 59.20.030 (4). JCC 18.10.160 P definitions Add definition to support new Park Model code "Park Model, Recreational Park Trailer, or Tiny Home on Wheels" shall mean a trailer-type unit that has substantially lost its identity as a mobile unit by virtue of its being permanently fixed on property complying with American National Standards Institute 4119.5 standard for park trailers as defined by WAC 296- 150P-0020. These units shall bear an insignia issued by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries or equivalent. This definition does not include Recreational Vehicles as defined by L&I. JCC 18.10.160 R definitions New revision since the April Public Draft documents Add definition of religious organizations for HB 1754 and HB 1377 “Religious organization” means the federally protected practice of a recognized religious assembly, school, or institution that owns or controls real property. JCC 18.10.190 S definitions New words required for middle housing Tier 3 requirements Added definition for sleeping unit for HB 1998 Update short plat definition per RCW 58.17.020 “Single-family zones” means those zones where single-family detached residences are the predominant land use. “Sixplex” means a residential building with six attached dwelling units. “Sleeping unit” is a single unit that provides rooms or spaces for one or more persons, includes permanent provisions for sleeping and can include provisions for living, eating and either sanitation or kitchen facilities but not both. Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units.” “Short Plat” or “short subdivision” is the division or redivision of land into four or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership; and within UGAs, a division of land up to a maximum of nine lots, Commented [JH1]: New since April Public Draft Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 5 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code “Stacked flat means dwelling units in a residential building of no more than three stories on a residential zoned lot in which each floor may be separately rented or owned. JCC 18.10.200 T definitions New word required for middle housing Tier 3 requirements “Triplex” means a residential building with three attached dwelling units. JCC 18.10.210 U definitions New word required for middle housing Tier 3 requirements Added definition unit lot subdivision “Unit density” means the number of dwelling units allowed on a lot, regardless of lot size. “Unit lot subdivisions” are divisions of a parent lot into separately owned unit lots that meet the requirements of JCC 18.35, Article IX. JCC 18.15 Land Use District Revisions JCC 18.15.040 Table 3-1 Update to allow for co- living housing Update to allow duplexes in the NC and GC zones consistent with revised Policy LU- P-22.2-1 Add emergency and permanent supportive housing as use types and allow in all zones that allow hotels/motels Update to allow religious organization to provide temporary housing in all zones consistent with HB 1754 See JCC 18.15.040 Table 3-1, below. Footnote 12 added to the table since the April Public Draft documents. JCC 18.18 Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA Development Regulation Implementation Revisions 18.18.030 Purpose of UGA Land Use and Zoning Districts New revision since the April Public Draft documents Revise Public (P) purpose to include affordable housing. (7) Public (P). The purpose of the P designation is to provide for the siting of important public facilities and, compatible services, and affordable housing. compatible. JCC 18.18.040 Table 3A-1 Allowable and Prohibited Uses Add other middle housing typologies to the table Add co-living housing as a use Allow emergency and permanent supportive housing in all zones that allow hotels/motels Update to allow religious organization to provide temporary See JCC 18.18.040 Table 3A-1, below. Change to allow most middle housing, multifamily, and emergency and permanent supportive housing types in the UGA-P zone as discretionary and add footnotes 7 and 8 to the table since the April Public Draft documents. Commented [JH2]: New since April Public Draft Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 6 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code housing in all zones consistent with HB 1754 Update to encourage affordable housing in the UGA-P zone JCC 18.18.050 Table 3A-2 Density and Dimensional Standards Allow for new unit density requirements to accommodate middle housing Reduced front setback requirements to 15 feet. Added additional provisions around front setbacks for residential development with a unit density of 3 units per lot or higher Added additional notes on Co-living housing sleeping unit density Update to encourage affordable housing in the UGA-P zone See JCC 18.18.050 Table 3A-2, below. Footnote 7 added to the table since the April Public Draft documents. JCC 18.18.060 Development requirements and performance standards Add performance standards for manufactured home parks in the UGA (7) The following standards apply to all non-transient manufactured and mobile home parks in the UGA that meet the definition of a manufactured/mobile home park in JCC 18.10.130: (a) Be in compliance with the bulk regulations, now or hereafter amended, for the zoning district in which they are located (b) The required number of spaces with utility hookups shall be based on the minimum and maximum residential densities applicable to the underlying zone (c) Be thermally equivalent or better to that required by the State Energy Code for new residential structures, now or hereafter amended (d) Dwelling units shall be separated by a minimum of 15 feet. (e) Units shall be oriented in a manner that avoids repetitive siting, encourages privacy, and is compatible with the site layout and topography. (f) Units shall have skirting or permanent decks installed to obscure chassis prior to occupancy. (g) A mobile home park may include a storage area for recreational vehicles owned by residents of the park; provided, that the storage area contains no utility hook-ups and that no RV within the storage area shall be used as living quarters. (h) A carport or garage may be attached to a mobile home as an accessory use. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 7 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code (i) Community clubhouses, recreational facilities, parking facilities, storage areas, and similar community facilities may be incorporated into the development; (i) The interior road network shall meet county standards. 18.18.080 Parking and pedestrian circulation Additional parking considerations for middle housing (1) Refer to 18.30.100 Table 6-2 for additional off-street parking requirements for the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA. JCC 18.18.140 Modification of permitted densities – Affordable housing density bonuses for religious organizations (New) New revision since the April Public Draft documents Add density bonuses for affordable housing provided by religious organizations in the UGA as required by HB 1377 and RCW 36.70A.545 18.18.140 Modification of permitted densities – Affordable housing density bonuses for religious organizations. (1) Purpose for Bonus Densities. Bonus densities are intended to incentivize the development of affordable housing in the UGA on real property owned or controlled by a religious organization. (2) Eligibility for Bonus Densities. This section applies to any religious organization developing new or rehabilitating an existing affordable housing development on real property owned or controlled by the religious organization in the UGA. Eligibility to obtain a bonus density is based upon site plan review and approval by the hearing examiner after a public hearing. Such bonus densities may be granted to a deserving application if the plan submitted is judged by the hearing examiner to meet all criteria in subsection (4) of this section. (3) Maximum Bonus Density. The maximum bonus density for affordable housing developments meeting the criteria in subsection (4) of this section may receive a maximum bonus of 50 percent above the maximum density allowed in the underlying zone. The amount of the bonus will be linked to the level of affordability (i.e., the lower the cost or rental rate per unit, the greater the bonus afforded to the development). (a) To achieve the density bonus, the following development standards may be modified in approving an eligible application: (i) Building setbacks; (ii) Height of buildings or structures, not to exceed 70 feet; (c) Lot size; (d) Lot width; and any other standards contained in Chapter 18.18 JCC. (b) Standards that may not be modified or altered are: (i) Shoreline regulations when the property is located in an area under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program; (ii) Standards pertaining to development within critical areas as set forth in Chapter 18.22 JCC, Critical Areas; (iii) Regulations pertaining to nonconforming legal structures and uses as set forth in JCC 18.20.260; and (iv) Regulatory standards and requirements of the Jefferson County health department, Washington State Department of Health, and Washington State Department of Ecology pertaining to the provision of potable water and wastewater disposal. Commented [JH3]: TBD on whether to include, but this is new since the April Public Draft. I don’t think you HAVE to add this right now as Commerce guidance says “If asked, communities must provide a density bonus for affordable housing located on property owned by a religious organization.” More specifically, RCW 36.70A.545(2) states “A city or county may develop policies to implement this section if it receives a request from a religious organization for an increased density bonus for an affordable housing development.” The County does not currently have any code for density bonuses in the UGA—for affordable housing developed by religious organizations or otherwise. Could opt to adopt this now (preemptively?) or to develop code in the future should a request arise. Commented [JH4R3]: Also note this section could be simpler or presented in another way. Two examples from Maple Valley and Covington below for reference - Maple Valley’s is a lot simpler whereas Covington increases the incentive the more affordable the units are and whether they’re rental or ownership. MVMC 18.30.060(B) 10. Density Bonus for Affordable Housing – Religious Properties. a. A density bonus is allowed for any affordable housing development located on property controlled by a religious organization in all zones where residential development is permitted. i. The maximum density permitted by the bonus shall be two additional dwelling units above the maximum allowed density for the underlying zone. ii. Affordable housing development is defined in MVMC 18.20.020(A)(8). CMC 18.25.030(A) (12) Special Provision for Religious Organizations. Any affordable housing development, including permanent supportive housing and transitional housing with a lease, of any single-family or multifamily residence located on real property owned or controlled by a religious organization is allowed an increased density bonus consistent with CMC 18.90.040, with administrative approval by the Community Development Director. Where provisions in this section conflict ... Commented [JH5]: What % to use here? Bellevue examples uses 50% (https://bellevuewa.gov/city- government/departments/development/codes- and-guidelines/code-amendments/recent-code-amendments/increased-affordable-housing- capacity-faith-owned-properties-luca) Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 8 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code (4) Criteria for Approval of Bonus Densities. Upon submittal of the development application, the hearing examiner shall review the proposed project and with respect to the allocation of bonus densities for the project. The allocation of bonus densities will be based upon a comprehensive review of the entire project. It is the intention of this section to allow an increased density bonus of up to 50 percent consistent with local needs for any affordable housing development on real property in the UGA owned or controlled by a religious organization only where all of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) All units in the affordable housing development are set aside for or occupied exclusively by low-income households. (b) The affordable housing development is part of a lease or other binding obligation that requires the development to be used exclusively for affordable housing purposes for at least 50 years, even if the religious organization no longer owns the property. (c) The affordable housing development does not discriminate against any person who qualifies as a member of a low-income household based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability; or otherwise act in violation of the federal fair housing amendments act of 1988. (d) The affordable housing development is located entirely within the UGA. (e) The religious organization developing the affordable housing development must pay all fees, mitigation costs, and other charges required through the development of the affordable housing development. (f) If applicable, the religious organization developing the affordable housing development must work with the local transit agency to ensure appropriate transit services are provided to the affordable housing development (6) For the purposes of this section: (a) “Affordable housing development” means a proposed or existing structure in which 100 percent of all single-family or multifamily residential dwelling units within the development are set aside for or are occupied by low-income households at a sales price or rent amount that may not exceed 30 percent of the income limit for the low-income housing unit. (b) “Low-income household” means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income is less than 80 percent of the median family income in Jefferson County, adjusted for household size. Other Revisions 18.20.020 Accessory uses and structures Update language to fulfill requirements of HB 1337 Update language around impact fees for (1) Limitations on Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory uses and structures are permitted in any district, except as limited or prohibited in this section, in Table 3-1, or in the sections covering the various land use districts in Chapter 18.15 JCC, or in Chapter 18.18 JCC, or in Chapter 18.25. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 9 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code accessory dwelling units Add Park Model language (2) Accessory Dwelling Units. One accessory dwelling unit is permitted per legal lot of record as an accessory to an existing single-family dwelling or on a legal lot of record as an accessory to an existing industrial use in LI or LI/C zones with the exception of UGAs where ADUs will be allowed according to 2(b); provided, that the following requirements are met: (a) Maximum Size. An accessory dwelling unit shall have a maximum size of 1,250 square feet of gross floor area. (b) In the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA, up to two accessory dwelling units may be permitted per legal lot. (b) Owner Occupied. To obtain an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designation, the owner of the subject property shall reside on the premises, either in the main or accessory dwelling. An employee of the property owner or tenant business shall occupy an ADU in place of the owner within LI or LI/C zones. (c) Certificate of Occupancy. A certificate of occupancy is required pursuant to the International Building Code and shall be obtained from the building official and posted within the ADU. The code inspection and compliance required to obtain a certificate of occupancy in an existing building shall be restricted to the portion of the building to be occupied by an ADU and shall apply only to new construction, rather than existing components. A Fire, Life and Safety Inspection shall be required for Recreational Park Trailer, Park Model Recreational Vehicle or Tiny Home on Wheels in lieu of a certificate of occupancy. Structures shall be provided an address in compliance with JCC 12.20.060. (g) Travel Trailer/Recreational Vehicles. For the purpose of this chapter, accessory dwelling units shall not be travel trailers, recreational vehicles, recreational park trailers, buses, truck storage containers, or similar manufactured units which are not originally intended to be used for residences and built to the International Building Code adopted by Jefferson County. (h) Recreational Park Trailer, Park Model Recreational Vehicle or Tiny Home on Wheels. These Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) regulated modular structures shall mean a trailer-type unit that has substantially lost its identity as a mobile unit by virtue of it being permanently fixed on property complying with American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) A119.5 standard for park trailers as defined by WAC 296-150P-0020. These units may be considered as accessory dwelling units subject to the Site Development Review process. Placement of a L&I approved modular structure shall require approval of a placement permit and shall comply with all use and dimensional requirements of the county code, including but not limited to setbacks established in the zoning code, shoreline master program, critical areas ordinance, stormwater and drainage requirements, and environmental health regulations. (i) Impact fees for accessory dwelling units cannot exceed 50% of the principal unit. Commented [JH6]: Omit since the County doesn’t have impact fees? Could leave in case impact fees are adopted in the future? Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 10 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code 18.20.285 Park Model Placement Add new Park Model Placement code 18.20.285 Park Model Placement The purpose of this chapter is to provide an avenue for park models to be legally placed on property in unincorporated Jefferson County. Through the issuance of a placement permit the County can ensure proper installation, maintenance of setbacks, appropriate connection to potable water and waste disposal, and location outside of any critical areas or shorelines and their buffers. (1) Placement of a Park Model (including Recreational Park Trailers, or Tiny Home on Wheels with appropriate L&I insignia or equivalent) within Jefferson County requires approval of a placement permit issued by the Jefferson County Department of Community Development (DCD). (2) An application for placement shall be submitted to DCD Building Division on the appropriate forms and shall include the following: (a) Site Plan showing the location of the park model, other structures, distances from property lines, distances from critical areas and/or shorelines. (b) Means of managing stormwater runoff if the area of the park model and other new impervious surfaces (e.g. decks, patios, driveways) of the site exceed 400 square feet. (c) Source of approved water connection. (d) Approved sewage disposal (e) Accessory improvements, such as decks, skirting, parking, access, etc. (f) Means of securing the unit to prevent overturning or roof uplift (3) A Park Model may not be occupied until a Placement Permit has been issued and a final inspection performed and approved by DCD or if a previously issued permit related to the placement of a Park Model is on file with DCD. Existing Park Models placed prior to adoption of this ordinance may continue to be occupied, but if found to be noncompliant with underlying regulations in place at the time of adoption of this title (drainage, septic, potable water, zoning, Critical Areas, Shorelines) may be subject to Code Enforcement action. Existing Park Models used for housing purposes may choose to submit a site plan, approved potable water source, approved sewage disposal, compliance with Critical Area/Shoreline buffers and Zoning setbacks in lieu of a placement permit within 24 months of adoption of this title. (4) Only one Park Model may be placed on a legal lot zoned for residential purposes with or without an existing single-family residence. Multiple Park Trailers may be located within an approved binding site plan established for the purpose of placing multiple park models. (5) A Park Model placed on property with a single-family residence will disqualifies the property for an accessory dwelling unit while the park model is present. Likewise, a property containing an accessory dwelling unit is not eligible for the placement of a park model, unless allowed per Zoning. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 11 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code (6) Placement of a Park Model shall comply with all use and dimensional requirements of the County Code, including setbacks established in the Zoning Code, requirements of the Shoreline Master Program, Critical Areas Code, drainage requirements, and environmental health regulations. (7) Storage of solid waste shall meet the requirements of WAC 173-350-300 which requires solid waste to be held in rigid, durable, corrosion resistant, watertight, rodent-proof, easily cleanable containers. (8) Improvements to a site for the placement of a Park Model shall not disturb the native vegetation within a critical area, shoreline, or their associated buffers without compliance with Shoreline and Critical Area regulations. Park Models shall not be placed in a designated floodplain. (9) Park Model shall be secured with a system that meets the requirements per the manufacturer's installation instructions or, by engineered design, and shall be installed to prevent overturning and roof uplift. (10) Placement of Park Models shall require service connection to an approved means of sewage disposal, potable water supply, and electrical service. (11) Park Models may have skirting and all accessory improvements shall be included and reviewed during the placement permit process and may require compliance with existing building codes. 18.20.385 Temporary Housing Facilities New revisions since the April Public Draft documents Update language as required by HB 1754 and RCW 36.01.290 18.20.385 Temporary housing facilities. (1) The purpose of this section is to allow and establish a review process for the location, siting, and operation of temporary housing facilities for unsheltered and unhoused individuals and families within Jefferson County. Approvals and extensions for approvals of temporary housing facilities will be processed as a conditional use permit (discretionary) (C(d)) pursuant to JCC 18.15.040 and 18.40.040 in rural residential zones only and in all zones if the property is owned or controlled by a religious organization. In all other zones, approvals and extensions for approvals of temporary housing facilities are prohibited unless the property is owned or controlled by a religious organization. Any Type II process decision may be appealed to the hearing examiner, who will hold an open record hearing pursuant to JCC 18.40.270. (2) The following site requirements shall apply to all temporary housing facilities, unless modified through approval of a Type II conditional use permit pursuant to JCC 18.15.040 and 18.40.040 and consistent with the purposes of this section: … (b) Frequency and Duration of Temporary Housing Facilities. (i) Each facility will be limited in its service capacity to the number of people that the site can accommodate, as determined by the administrator. Multiple facility locations may be permitted. Commented [JH7]: New since April Public Draft Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 12 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code (ii) A permit for the same site may not be granted more than once in any calendar year, and a permit for the same site may not be granted sooner than 180 days from the date the site is vacated, unless otherwise provided in subsection (2)(b)(iii) and (2)(b)(iv) of this section. (iii) Temporary tent and tiny shelter village facilities may be approved for a period not to exceed 180 days. The administrator may grant two or more extension(s) not to exceed two additional years, provided all conditions have been complied with and circumstances associated with the use have not changed. Extensions are subject to a Type II review process and may be appealed to the hearing examiner as provided in JCC 18.40.270. The permit shall specify a date by which the use shall be terminated and the site vacated and restored to its pre-facility condition. (iv) On property owned or controlled by a religious organization, permits for temporary housing facilities may be granted for the same site more than once in any calendar year, but a permit for the same site may not be granted sooner than 3 months from the date the site is vacated, unless otherwise provided in subsection (2)(b)(iii) of this section. 18.30.100 Table 6-2 Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required for Different Land Uses and Residential Clarify residential parking standards to fulfill requirements for HB 1337, 1998, and SB 6015 See JCC 18.30.100 Table 6-2 below. Footnote 3 added to the table since the April Public Draft documents. 18.30.100 Table 6-3 New revision since the April Public Draft documents. Revise minimum dimensions for parking spaces per SB 6015 See JCC 18.30.100 Table 6-3 below. 18.35.090 Scope Add language for allowing maximum nine lots in a short plat in the UGA Any land being divided into four or fewer lots (nine or fewer lots in the UGA), tracts or parcels that has not been divided through a short subdivision within the previous five years shall meet the requirements of this article. Land within an approved short subdivision may not be further divided in any manner within a period of five years without the filing of a long plat. However, when a short plat contains fewer than four parcels, the owner of the short plat may file an alteration within the five-year period to create up to four lots within the boundaries of the original short plat; provided, that the parcel is not held in common ownership with a contiguous parcel which has been subdivided within the preceding five years. 18.35.470 Condominiums Add language around unit lot subdivisions per SB 5258 18.35.470 Condominiums For the purpose of approval of condominium developments, the provisions of this chapter regarding short subdivision and long subdivision shall not apply if: (1) A land division is proposed as a condominium and does not result in the subdivision of land into separately owned lots in accordance with the definition for short, or long, or unit lot Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 13 Draft October 2025September 2025 Section Rationale for Change Final Edited Code subdivisions, but subjects a portion of a lot, tract or parcel to Chapter 64.34 RCW (the “Condominium Act”) subsequent to the recording of a binding site plan for all such land; JCC 18.40.260 Administrative approvals without notice (Type I) Add language for middle housing 18.40.260 Administrative approvals without notice (Type I). The administrator may approve, approve with conditions, or deny (with or without prejudice) all Type I permit applications which are categorically exempt from SEPA without notice (see Tables 8-1 and 8-2 in JCC 18.40.040, and JCC 18.40.080(2)). This includes administrative design review of middle housing permits in the UGA. Type I projects that are not categorically exempt under SEPA shall be subject to the notice of application and comment period provisions of JCC 18.40.150 through 18.40.220, and the SEPA notice requirements of Article X of this chapter. The administrator’s decision under this section shall be final on the date issued, and may not be appealed to the hearing examiner. JCC 18.45.100 Effective date of action – Revisions to boundary of urban growth areas, designated resource lands, limited areas of more intense rural development, fully contained communities, or master planned resorts (NEW) New revision since the April Public Draft documents Add language on effective date of boundary adjustments for the UGA, LAMIRDs, MPRs, etc. per RCW 36.70A.067 18.45.100 Effective date of action – Revisions to boundary of urban growth areas, designated resource lands, limited areas of more intense rural development, fully contained communities, or master planned resorts. The initial effective date of an action that expands the urban growth area designated under RCW 36.70A.110, removes the designation of agricultural, forest, or mineral resource lands designated under RCW 36.70A.170, creates or expands a limited area of more intensive rural development designated under RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d), establishes a new fully contained community under RCW 36.70A.350, or creates or expands a master planned resort designated under RCW 36.70A.360, is after the latest of the following dates: (1) 60 days after the date of publication of notice of adoption of the comprehensive plan, development regulation, or amendment to the plan or regulation, implementing the action, as provided in RCW 36.70A.290(2); or (2) If a petition for review to the growth management hearings board is timely filed, upon issuance of the board's final order. Commented [JH8]: Is this the best place for this new code? Boundary adjustments would be a CP update because the land use districts would change (and in some cases code updates), so I think it fits here? Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 15 Draft October 2025September 2025 JCC 18.15.040 Table 3-1 Allowed and Prohibited Uses Author’s Notes: Residential uses only. Does not include UGA column for legibility (no changes to column proposed in this table as the column simply cross-references Chapter 18.18). Table 3-1 Allowed and Prohibited Uses Resource Lands Rural Residential Rural Commercial Rural Industrial Public Agricultural- Prime and Local Forest- Commercial, Rural and Inholding 1 DU/ 5 acres 1 DU / 10 acres 1 DU / 20 acres Rural Village Center Convenience Crossroad Neighborhood/ Visitor Crossroad General Crossroad Resource-based Industrial Light Industrial/ Commercial (Glen Cove) Light Industrial (Glen Cove) Light Industrial/ Manufacturing (Quilcene & Eastview) Heavy Industrial Parks, Preserves, and Recreation Specific Land Use AG CF/RF/IF RR 1:5 RR 1:10 RR 1:20 RVC CC NC GC RBI LI/C LI LI/M HI PPR Residential Uses Single-Family Housing Accessory dwelling units Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No No No Caretake residence (public parks) No No No No No No No No No No No No No No C(a) Co-housing/ intentional communities (subject to PRRD overlay in RR district) Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No Congregate Living Facilities—nontransient Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No Manufactured/ mobile home parks (subject to PRRD overlay in RR districts) No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No Single-family residence Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No Transient rental of residence or accessory dwelling unit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No Duplexes (subject to meeting underlying density requirements) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No No No No No No Farm worker housing See JCC 18.20.030 No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 16 Draft October 2025September 2025 Table 3-1 Allowed and Prohibited Uses Resource Lands Rural Residential Rural Commercial Rural Industrial Public Agricultural- Prime and Local Forest- Commercial, Rural and Inholding 1 DU/ 5 acres 1 DU / 10 acres 1 DU / 20 acres Rural Village Center Convenience Crossroad Neighborhood/ Visitor Crossroad General Crossroad Resource-based Industrial Light Industrial/ Commercial (Glen Cove) Light Industrial (Glen Cove) Light Industrial/ Manufacturing (Quilcene & Eastview) Heavy Industrial Parks, Preserves, and Recreation Specific Land Use AG CF/RF/IF RR 1:5 RR 1:10 RR 1:20 RVC CC NC GC RBI LI/C LI LI/M HI PPR Multifamily Housing Multifamily residential units (3+ units) No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No Residential care facilities with up to 5 persons No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No No No Residential care facilities with 6-20 persons No No C C C Yes No No No No No No No No No Nursing/convalescent/ assisted living facilities No No C C C Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No Emergency housing/emergency shelter12 No No C C C Yes No No No No No No No No No Permanent shelter housing/transitional housing No No C C C Yes No No No No No No No No No Unnamed residential uses No No D D D D No D D No No No No No No Commercial Uses Hotel/motel No No No No No Yes No No2 C No No No No No No Temporary Uses Temporary housing facilities See JCC 18.20.385 C(d) in all rural residential zones; prohibited in all other zones12 1 Four Corners only 2 Hotel/motels are not allowed in NC districts, except for Discovery Bay 3 Chimacum and Four Corners, existing only 4 SR 19/20 only 5 Four Corners only 6 Ness Corner only 7 Four Corners, existing only Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 17 Draft October 2025September 2025 8 Ness Corner, existing only 9 Classification of EPF uses within appropriate districts are advisory only, subject to provisions of Article V of Chapter 18.15 JCC 10 Outdoor commercial shooting facility shall be a prohibited use in all zoning districts, including for small-scale tourist and recreation uses 11 Lawful incidental sales of firearms, ammunition, component parts and accessories for indoor shooting facilities shall be allowed. However, in industrial zones, JCC 18.20.220(1)(c)(i), (ii), and (iii) shall apply, but (iv) shall not 12 A religious organization may host individuals or families experiencing homelessness pursuant to RCW 36.01.290, including extreme weather shelters, on property owned or controlled by the religious organization in any zone whether within buildings located on the property or elsewhere on the property outside of buildings, subject to the conditions set forth in JCC 18.20.385 for temporary housing facilities. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 18 Draft October 2025September 2025 JCC 18.18.040 Table 3A-1 Allowable and Prohibited Uses Author’s Note: Residential uses only. Table 3A-1 Allowable and Prohibited Uses Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) Zoning Districts Commercial Residential Industrial Public Urban Commercial Visitor- Oriented Commercial Urban Low Density Residential Urban Moderate Density Residential Urban High Density Residential Urban Light Industrial Public Specific Land Use UC VOC ULDR UMDR UHDR ULI P Residential Uses Single-Family Housing Single-family residences Existing only Existing only Yes Yes No No No D8 Duplexes Existing only Existing only Yes Yes No No No Manufactured/mobile home parks Existing only No Yes Existing only Yes No No D8 Middle Housing Duplexes Existing only Existing only Yes Yes No No D8 Triplexes and Fourplexes Existing only Existing only NoYes Yes Yes No D8 Fiveplexes and Sixplexes Existing only Existing only No Yes Yes Yes No D8 Townhouses Existing only Existing only Yes Yes Yes No D8 Cottage Housing Existing only Existing only Yes Yes Yes No D8 Courtyard Apartments Existing only Existing only No Yes Yes No D8 Stacked Flats Existing only Existing only No Yes Yes No D8 Multifamily Housing Multifamily residential units (3+ units) D Existing only No Yes Yes No No D8 Residential adult care facilities Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No D 8 Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 19 Draft October 2025September 2025 Table 3A-1 Allowable and Prohibited Uses Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) Zoning Districts Commercial Residential Industrial Public Urban Commercial Visitor- Oriented Commercial Urban Low Density Residential Urban Moderate Density Residential Urban High Density Residential Urban Light Industrial Public Specific Land Use UC VOC ULDR UMDR UHDR ULI P Co-living housing Existing only Existing only Yes Yes Yes No D8 Nursing/convalescent/assisted living facilities Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Emergency housing/emergency shelter7 Yes No Yes No No No No No D8 Permanent shelter housing/transitional housing Yes No Yes No No No No No D8 Accessory Uses Accessory dwelling units Existing only Existing only Yes Yes Yes No No D8 Home businesses1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Cottage industries1 Yes Yes No No No No No 1. Home businesses and cottage industries are allowed in existing residential structures within commercial and visitor-oriented commercial zones. 2. Maximum building size of 800 square feet. 3. Hotel/motel rooms are not dwelling units and shall not be subject to residential density requirement. 4. See JCC 18.20.345 for performance standards. 5. Outdoor commercial shooting facility shall be a prohibited use in all zoning districts, including for small-scale tourist and recreation uses. 6. Lawful incidental sales of firearms, ammunition, component parts and accessories for indoor shooting facilities shall be allowed. However, in industrial zones, JCC 18.20.220(1)(c)(i), (ii) and (iii) shall apply, but (iv) shall not. 7. A religious organization may host individuals or families experiencing homelessness pursuant to RCW 36.01.290, including extreme weather shelters, on property owned or controlled by the religious organization in any zone whether within buildings located on the property or elsewhere on the property outside of buildings, subject to the conditions set forth in JCC 18.20.385 for temporary housing facilities. 8. Residential development is encouraged in the UGA-P zone only when the land will be owned and/or operated by the Peninsula Housing Authority or other public or governmental agency providing affordable housing. Residential developments in the UGA-P zone shall meet all requirements of this title as though it were developed in the UHDR zone. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 20 Draft October 2025September 2025 JCC 18.18.050 Notes to Table 3A-2 Density, dimension and open space standards. NOTES TO TABLE 3A-2: Fences are exempt from setback requirements, except in the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) or when impairing safe sight lines, as determined by the county engineer. Setbacks do not apply to mailboxes; wells; pump houses; bus shelters; septic systems and drainfields (except in the SMP); landscaping (including berms); utility apparatus such as poles, wires, pedestals, manholes, and vaults. No other structures or communication devices (such as antennas, satellite dishes) shall be located in the front setback area unless approved by the administrator. The administrator may reduce the minimum front road setbacks provided the proposed structures or required plantings do not interfere with sight distances and the reduced sight lines for vehicular traffic do not create a public safety concern. Chimneys, smokestacks, fire or parapet walls, ADA-required elevator shafts, flagpoles, utility lines and poles, skylights, communication sending and receiving devices, HVAC and similar equipment, and spires associated with places of worship are exempt from height requirements. Structures used for the storage of materials for agricultural activities are exempt from the maximum building height requirements. Approved subarea plans may establish different bulk and dimensional requirements for those areas. “N/A” = Not applicable. Road Classifications. To clarify the setbacks for urban development activities within the UGA consistent with the requirements of this section, the following road designations shall apply: — Principal arterials. None classified in the UGA. — Minor arterials. SR 19 (Rhody Drive). — Major collectors. SR 116 (Ness’ Corner Road, Oak Bay Road to Flagler Road and Flagler Road), Chimacum Road, Irondale Road. — Minor collectors. — Local access roads. — Alleys. — Private roads. The special side and rear setbacks provided in Table 3A-2 shall also apply to outbuildings for residential or agricultural uses such as detached garages, storage sheds or tool sheds, except for existing lots of record less than five acres wherein the minimum rear and side yard setbacks for outbuildings shall be five feet. Accessory Dwelling Units cannot have setback requirements more restrictive than single-family units. The County will not treat a sleeping unit in co-living housing as more than one-quarter of a dwelling unit for purposes of calculating dwelling unit density per RCW 36.70A.535(7). Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 21 Draft October 2025September 2025 JCC 18.18.050 Table 3A-2 Density and Dimensional Standards Table 3A-2 Density and Dimensional Standards Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) Commercial Residential Industrial Public Urban Commercial/Visitor- Oriented Commercial Urban Low Density Residential Urban Moderate Density Residential Urban High Density Residential Urban Light Industrial Public Development Standard UC/VOC ULDR UMDR UHDR ULI P Allowed Residential Density N/A1 4 – 6 4 – 8 units/acre 7 – 12 8 – 18 units/acre 13 – 18 18 – 24 units/acre N/A N/A7 Minimum Allowed Unit Density2,3 N/A 2 units / lot 2 units / lot 2 units / lot N/A N/A7 Note: Standard densities apply to development with connection required to sanitary sewer system. On-site sewerHowever, the Jefferson County on-site sewage code (JCC 8.15) requires larger lot areas where connection to a sanitary sewer system is not available.allows minimum 12,500 sq. ft. lot for on-site septic systems with waivers possible to approximately minimum 7,500 sq. ft. However, the code does not allow waivers less than 12,500 sq. ft. for lots within critical aquifer recharge areas (CARAs). Therefore standard density in the ULDR zone (inside CARAs and outside of phased sewer service areas where sewer service is available) is approximately 3.5 DUs/acre. Standard density of 4 DUs/acre in the ULDR zone (outside CARAs and outside of phased sewer service areas where sewer is available) may be achieved only by compliance with the waiver provisions of the on-site septic code. Maximum density of 6 DUs/acre in the ULDR is only achievable by connection to sanitary sewer. Minimum Lot Area None specified. Lot sizes shall be sufficient to meet the public health and environmental protection standards contained in the Jefferson County regulations. Ability to subdivide is regulated by the permitted development density. Minimum Front or Street Setbacks Note: The administrator may alter the local access road setback requirements for subdivisions; provided, that pedestrian facilities are constructed and that reduced sight lines for vehicular traffic do not create a public safety concern. Local Access Roads4 20 15 20 15 20 15 20 15 20 15 20 15 • Alleys 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Private roads 10 10 10 10 10 10 Minor Collector 20 15 20 15 20 15 20 15 20 15 20 15 Major Collector 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 Commented [CE9]: This is not so straight forward. The new minimum lot size model from the state is much more nuanced. If possible, this language should not be included. See proposed alternative. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 22 Draft October 2025September 2025 Table 3A-2 Density and Dimensional Standards Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) Commercial Residential Industrial Public Urban Commercial/Visitor- Oriented Commercial Urban Low Density Residential Urban Moderate Density Residential Urban High Density Residential Urban Light Industrial Public Development Standard UC/VOC ULDR UMDR UHDR ULI P Minor Arterial 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 Principal Arterial 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 35 15 Minimum Rear and Side Yard Setbacks (See Key Notes)1 5 5 5 5 5 10 20 Maximum Building Dimensions Note: Maximum building height recommended for increase from 35 feet to 70 feet in all commercial/industrial zones and in urban residential high density zones to allow for and accommodate increased densities. Building Height (feet) 70 35 35 70 70 70 Lot Coverage, Buildings Only (%) No maximum2 6 60 70 70 No maximum2 6 Total Building Size (sq. ft.) None specified 1. Multifamily residential development with 3+ units is allowed as a discretionary use in the UC zone per JCC 18.18.040 Table 3A-1. 2. The permitted unit density on all lots zoned predominantly for residential use is two units per lot, unless zoning permitting higher densities or intensities applies. 3. The allowed minimum unit density requirement does not apply to lots after subdivision below 1,000 square feet. 4. For lots with a unit density of 3 or more, the front setback can be reduced to 10 feet. 51. Special rear and side setbacks: • Wherever a light industrial use is proposed to abut a commercial or residential use or zone, the setback shall be 25 feet, unless otherwise specified in this code. • Wherever a commercial use is proposed to abut a residential use or zone, the setback shall be 10 feet, unless otherwise specified in this code. 62. Adequate space must be provided for required parking, setbacks, landscaping, utilities, septic system (if no sewer available) and stormwater management facilities, as applicable. 7. Residential development is encouraged in the UGA-P zone when the land will be owned and/or operated by the Peninsula Housing Authority or other public or governmental agency providing affordable housing. Residential developments in the UGA-P zone shall meet all requirements of this title as though it were developed in the UHDR zone. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 23 Draft October 2025September 2025 JCC 18.30.100 Table 6-2 Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required for Different Land Uses Author’s Note: only residential uses were pulled from Table 6-2. Land Use Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required(1) RESIDENTIAL2,3 Cottage industry 1 per each employee (see JCC 18.20.170(5)(d); customer spaces determined by administrator) Group homes 1.5 per tenant Home business 2 per dwelling unit for each home business Mobile home parks 2 per dwelling unit Multifamily residential (3+ units) 1.51 per dwelling unit Single-family residential unit 2 1 per dwelling unit Two-family residential (duplex) 2 1 per dwelling unit Co-living housing 0.25 per sleeping unit Unnamed residential uses [Determined by the administrator] Note: 1. At least one parking space must be provided, unless indicated by “None.” 2. For the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA, the following off-street parking standards shall apply for all residential uses and accessory dwelling units: a. A maximum of one off-street parking space per unit shall be required on lots no greater than 6,000 square feet, before any zero lot line subdivisions or lot splits. b. A maximum of two off-street parking spaces per unit shall be required on lots greater than 6,000 square feet before any zero lot line subdivisions or lot splits. c. These provisions do not apply for portions of the county which Department of Commerce has certified a parking study in accordance with RCW 36.70A.635(7)(a), in which case off-street parking requirements shall be as provided in the certification from the Department of Commerce. d. A maximum of 0.25 off-street parking spaces per sleeping unit may be required for co-living housing. 3. For residential development: a. Parking spaces that count towards minimum residential parking requirements may be enclosed or unenclosed. b. Parking spaces in tandem count towards meeting minimum residential parking requirements at a rate of one space for every 20 linear feet, with any necessary provisions for turning radius. c. Parking spaces that consist of grass block pavers may count towards minimum residential parking requirements. d. The existence of legally non-conforming gravel surfacing in existing designated parking areas may not be a reason for prohibiting utilization of existing space in the parking area to meet residential parking standards, up to a maximum of six parking spaces. e. Off-street parking may not be required as a condition of permitting a residential project if compliance with tree retention would otherwise make the proposed residential development or redevelopment infeasible. f. Existing parking spaces that do not conform to requirements are not required to be modified or resized, except for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Commented [JH10]: Can we reduce this to 1 or 1 for every 2 MF units in the UGA so you’re moving in the direction of SB 5184 (even though as a county you’re not required to implement this)? Commented [JP11R10]: Accepted change. Commented [JH12]: Same comment as above. Consider reducing to 1 in the UGA for alignment with SB 5184 (not required). Commented [JP13R12]: Accepted change. Commented [JH14]: Same comment as above. Consider reducing to 1 in the UGA for alignment with SB 5184 (not required). Commented [JP15R14]: Accepted change. Proposed Development Regulation Revisions for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Update Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update | Proposed Development Regulation Revisions 24 Draft October 2025September 2025 g. Existing paved residential parking lots are not required to change the size of existing parking spaces during resurfacing if doing so will be more costly or require significant reconfiguration of the parking space locations "More costly" refers to increased expenses compared to simple resurfacing, while "significant reconfiguration" implies a substantial change in the location or orientation of parking spaces. 4. No off-street parking may be required within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop. JCC 18.30.100 Table 6-3 Minimum Dimensions for Parking Stalls and Aisles Proposed revisions are new since the April Public Draft documents. Parking Angle (A) Stall Width (B) Curb Length (C) Stall Depth (D) Aisle Width (E) Unit Depth (F) 1-Way 2-Way 1-Way 2-Way 0 8.09.0 2022.5 8.09.0 12.0 20.0 30.0 38.0 45 8.09.0 12.5 17.5 14.0 20.0 49.0 55.0 60 8.09.0 10.5 18.0 18.0 20.0 54.0 56.0 90 8.09.0 8.09.0 18.0 23.0 26.0 59.0 62.0 Commented [JH16]: New since April Public Draft per SB 6015 Commented [JH17]: New since April Public Draft per SB 6015 Commented [JH18]: I believe an 8x20’ stall with this angle would necessitate ~19.80’ stall depth - County ok to leave as is (in compliance with SB 6015 as shown)? Commented [JP19R18]: Stall depth left as is. Commented [JH20]: I believe an 8x20’ stall with this angle would necessitate ~21.32’ stall depth - County ok to leave as is (in compliance with SB 6015 as shown)? Commented [JP21R20]: Stall depth left as is. Commented [JH22]: I believe an 8x20’ stall with this angle would necessitate 20’ stall depth - County ok to leave as is (in compliance with SB 6015 as shown)? Commented [JP23R22]: Stall depth left as is.