HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-91 - Res. Moratorium on Large Lot Subdivisions RESOLUTION NO. 6-91
MORATORIUM
LARGE LOT SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners did on December 20, 1971,adopt
a Plats and Subdivision Ordinance for Mason County, with amendments on July 1, 1974, May
10, 1976, April 30, 1979, September 14, 1981, and April 19, 1989, with reference to RCW 58.17;
and
WHEREAS,the ordinance that was adopted does not regulate large lot subdivisions;and
WHEREAS, it has become apparent that without regulations and review for approval
of large lot subdivisions the public health, safety and general welfare is not adequately
protected,environmental review is circumvented,appropriate ingress and egress is not required
and the public does not have an opportunity to comment; and
WHEREAS, the dramatic increase in growth in Mason County has sharply increased the
volume of large lot subdivisions occurring in Mason County, with over 7,500 acres being
divided via large lot subdivisions in a one year period during 1990; and
WHEREAS, The implementation of SHB 2929, the Growth Management Act, will take
several years to be completed; and as a result of this, much land is being developed via large
lot subdivision because no regulations currently exists and because individuals are concerned
that future segregation will be limited; and
WHEREAS,the process of adopting new legislation takes a considerable amount of time
because of public meetings and hearings, notifications, etc..; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners has determined that an
emergency exists, that without large lot subdivision regulation there is a likelihood of public
health and safety as well as environmental compromise occuring during the usual process of
adopting regulation including public hearing, meetings, notification, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners held a public meeting on
January 15, for the purpose of considering several options designed to solve the problems
associated with no review and approval process for large lot subdivisions, including a
moratorium;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Mason County
Commissioners hereby declare a moratorium on all large lot subdivisions. Said moratorium
shall be for a period of 45 days commencing January 17, 1991; Provided that a variance from
this moratorium can be sought from the Director of General Services or designee if a hardship
results from this moratorium; Provided further that anyone aggrieved by the decision of the
Director or designee in approving or disapproving any large lot subdivision variance may
appeal the decision to the Board of County Commissioners within twenty (20) days following
the issuance of the decision. The Board, following a public meeting thereon, may affirm,
conditionally affirm, or reverse the Administrator's decision. Large lot subdivisions include
every division or redivision of land into two (2) or more lots, each of which is larger than one-
one hundred and twenty eighth of a section of land, or five acres, and any one of which is
smaller than one sixteenth of a section of land, or forty (40) acres.
DATED this 15th day of January, 1991.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Voted Against
William O. Hunter, Chairperson
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Michael D. Gibson, Commissioner
Resolution No. 6-91
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Large Lot Subdivision Moratorium
Laura Porter, Commissl er
ATTEST:
Rebecca S. Rogers, Clerk of thef,43oard
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Michael Clift
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Auditor
General Services/Administration
General Services/Planning
Health Services/Environmental
Public Works
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