The San Juan County Council is conducting a comprehensive review and revision of the County’s Uniform Development Code, also known as Title 18. This update is intended to achieve a more user-friendly development code, streamline permit review processes, and promote consistent standards for development throughout the islands. Community members and frequent code users are encouraged to provide input on provisions of the UDC that should be revised.

The San Juan County Code (https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/SanJuanCounty/) is the compilation of all ordinances and resolutions with the force of law effective as of Dec. 31, 1990. The UDC is the principal tool for implementing the goals and policies of the SJC Comprehensive Plan.

How to Submit Revisions

Please email examples of specific elements of the UDC, also known as Title 18, you would like to see updated, fixed, or clarified to: codeupdate@sanjuancountywa.gov.. Please be as specific as you can and include the code number and an explanation of the issue you are concerned about. If you have suggestions for how to address your issue, those are welcome as well!

Example: “I have had trouble with SJCC 18.xx.xxx because ….” Or “I am confused by the requirements of 18.xx.xxx as they relate to 8.xx.xxx because they each refer to a different standard.”

The county will be compiling code revision recommendation through September and presenting those at a council meeting in October. Feedback about the code will continue to be accepted at codeupdate@sanjuancountywa.gov after Oct. 1, but will not be included in the presentation to council.