The purpose of these regulations is to provide flexibility in creation of new lots on lands in all residential districts. These regulations permit, within the same subdivision, the creation of some lots smaller than those which would otherwise be created; provided, that the overall permitted density of the subdivision is not exceeded. As a result of the creation of these smaller lots, the remaining lots in the subdivision will be larger than would occur otherwise.

(Ord. 1281 §2(part), 1984)

At the option of the land division applicant, and approval of the technical advisory committee, planning commission or board of supervisors, new lots with areas less than the minimums otherwise required may be created within subdivisions; provided, that the following conditions are satisfied:

A.

But for the provisions of this chapter, the subject lots must be able to satisfy the requirements of the county zoning code, land division ordinance and land division standards.

B.

The permitted density of the proposed subdivision is not exceeded. The permitted density is determined by dividing the total acreage by the allowed minimum parcel size required by the particular zoning district.

C.

A legal instrument is recorded for all lots within the proposed subdivision stating that no further divisions of lots will occur and that each lot may be developed at a density which shall not exceed a one-family dwelling per lot.

(Ord. 1733 §3, 2000; Ord. 1281 §2(part), 1984)

A.

At the option of the land division applicant, one or more of the lots created through the application of the regulations of this chapter may be designated as an open space lot in order to apply for the granting of an open space easement as provided by the Open Space Easement Act of 1974.

B.

Such lots may be used for a one-family dwelling; provided, that the building site does not exceed six thousand square feet and is defined on the recorded map.

C.

Otherwise, the open space lot shall not be developed with structural uses other than agriculture accessory buildings.

D.

The open space parcel may be used for any of the following:

1.

Crop production or grazing land;

2.

Historic;

3.

Archeological;

4.

Wildlife;

5.

Storage or recharge;

6.

Leachfield or spray disposal area;

7.

Scenic areas;

8.

Protection from hazardous areas;

9.

Public outdoor recreation; or

10.

Other similar open space use.

(Ord. 1281 §2(part), 1984)

Land within the AG-1, AG-2, AG-4, and NR zoning districts may be subdivided to the minimum parcel size required for each particular district; except, however, that for the purposes of flexibility due to topography, improvements, rights-of-way or other factors necessary for prudent land division, smaller parcels may be approved by the technical advisory committee, planning commission or board of supervisors insofar as the parcels created are not less than eighty percent of that particular minimum parcel size requirement.

In any case, the provisions of subsections A and B of Section 17.68.020 shall apply.

(Ord. 1281 §2(part), 1984)

(Ord. No. 1972, §§ 32, 33, 10-23-2012)