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Unified Development Code Amendment Hearings
November 13, 2023
9:00 a.m.
In Attendance:
Rob Jones, Chair
Cindy Carter, Vice -Chair
Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board
Jim Anderson -Cook, Deputy Director of Development Services
Chris Young, Director of Development Services
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The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider four applications for amendments
to the Unified Development Code. Jim Anderson -Cook went through the applications.
• File #P 23-0093 (UDC Amendment) & P 23-0097 (SEPA) from the County of Grant, Washington.
The applicant has applied requesting a Unified Development Code amendment repealing
Chapter 24.16 — Flood Damage Prevention. The proposed changes are Countywide. At their
regularly scheduled public hearing on October 4, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission
conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 23-0093 & P 23-0097. The Planning
Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed Unified Development Code
amendment. Mr. Anderson -Cook stated this is a repeal of Ch. 24.16 out of the flood damage
prevention of the UDC to Title 14 of the Grant County Code.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Carter to uphold the
Planning Commission recommendation and approve the UDC Amendment recognizing the six (6)
Findings of Fact in the affirmative. The motion passed unanimously.
• File #P 23-0094 (UDC Amendment) & P 23-0097 (SEPA) from the County of Grant, Washington.
The applicant has applied requesting various amendments to sections of the Unified
Development Code correcting inconsistencies with State Statute, typographical errors, and
changes in policy. The proposed changes are Countywide. At their regularly scheduled public
hearing on October 4, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record
public hearing to consider files P 23-0094 & P 23-0097. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the proposed Unified Development Code amendment.
This also recognizes certified park model RVs per WA State L&I as permitted to be used as
permanent dwelling units in allowable zoning districts if permanently connected to foundation
systems and utilities. This was not defined previously and is now being added (Crescent Bar RV
Park, Blue Lake RV Park). Discussion ensued. This also cleans up exemptions for SEPA (what is
exempt and non-exempt). And filler excavation of 500 cy is SEPA exempt. Change of proposed
docketing cycle for UDC changes, Comp Plan Changes and Zoning Changes. They are proposing
changes beginning January 1 to June 30 each year. After June 30th; docket cycle is closed and
will be proposed to the Board of County Commissioners and to be adopted by December 31
each year.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Stone to uphold the
Planning Commission recommendation and approve the UDC Amendment recognizing the six (6)
Findings of Fact in the affirmative. The motion passed unanimously.
• File #P 23-0096 (UDC Amendment) & P 23-0097 (SEPA) from the County of Grant, Washington.
The applicant has applied requesting an amendment of the Unified Development Code Chapter
23.08.020 to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in certain residential zoning districts within
Grant County. The proposed changes are Countywide. At their regularly scheduled public
hearing on October 4, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record
public hearing to consider files P 23-0096 & P 23-0097. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed Unified Development Code amendment with one
member voting against the proposed amendment.
They are proposing to allow accessory dwelling units in certain residential zoning districts and
remove the guest house provision in the code and remove the extended family living provisions
within the code. The areas include unincorporated GC and those areas underneath a City UGA.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Carter to uphold the
Planning Commission recommendation and approve the UDC Amendment recognizing the six (6)
Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Discussion ensued. The motion passed unanimously.
• File #P 23-0092 (UDC Amendment) & P 23-0097 (SEPA) from the County of Grant, Washington.
The applicant has applied requesting an amendment of the Unified Development Code Chapter
23.08.220 - Commercial Hospitality Establishments - to further define the difference between an
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Transient Residences, Transient Guest Homes, and Bed & Breakfast
Residences. The proposed changes are Countywide. At their regularly scheduled public hearing
on October 4, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public
hearing to consider files P 23-0092 & P 23-0097. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the proposed Unified Development Code amendment.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made
by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Carter to uphold the Planning Commission
recommendation and approve the UDC Amendment recognizing the six (6) Findings of Fact in the
affirmative. The motion passed unanimously.