Sammamish Unified Development Code

Neighborhood Design | Land Division

34. Definitions not listed. For words not defined in this Section, the definitions of this Title shall control. For words not defined in this Title, the usual and customary meaning shall apply.

d. Divisions of land made by testamentary provisions or laws of descent. e. Divisions of land into lots or tracts consistent with RCW 58.17.0407., for which a condominium binding site plan has been recorded in accordance with the binding site plan provisions set forth in this Title. f. An adjustment of boundary lines in accordance with the provisions of this Title. g. Divisions of land for the purpose of lease when no residential structures other than mobile homes are permitted to be placed upon the land and for which a binding site plan for the use of the land as a mobile home park has been approved by the director. h. Divisions of land by binding site plan into lots or tracts classified for commercial use consistent with the binding site plan provisions of this Title. i. A parcel that is a portion of a lot that is separated from the remainder of the lot by one of the following: a public road right-of-way; shorelines as defined in SMC 25.10.450; or another separate lot; or a tract as defined in SDC 21.02.060B.33., including railroad or public utility owned rights-of-way, publicly owned property, or other parcels recognized by the department pursuant to this Title. j. A division meeting the provisions of RCW 58.17.0408. for the purpose of leasing land for facilities providing personal wireless services while used for that purpose.

C. Administration

1. Scope of Chapter

Any division of land is subject to the provisions of this Title except as stated herein. 2. Transfer of land or granting of an easement to a public agency The transfer of land or granting of an easement to a public agency for road and utility purposes shall not be considered a division of land.

3. Exemptions – Subdivision and short subdivision

The subdivision and short subdivision provisions of this Title shall not apply to: a. Divisions of lands for cemeteries and other burial plots while used for that purpose. b. Divisions of land into lots or tracts each one of which is 20 acres or larger. c. Divisions of land into lots or tracts that are one one hundred twenty-eighth of a section, or five acres or larger only for the purpose of allowing fee simple purchase or deeding of such lots or tracts to public agencies.

42 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code

Effective | January 1, 2022

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