30.28.055 Homestead parcel.
Lot area and lot width requirements may be reduced; provided that:
(1) The parcel is designated as agricultural land of primary or secondary significance in the Snohomish County Agricultural Preservation Plan or as agriculture in an adopted subarea comprehensive plan;
(2) The resultant non-homestead parcel shall not be less than the minimum lot area permitted in the zone;
(3) A dwelling currently exists on the parcel, and must have existed on the parcel prior to the effective date of this amendment;
(4) The homestead parcel shall include no more than two acres of land, unless soil conditions, topography, or other unique circumstances require a greater land area;
(5) Concurrent with application under this section, the applicant shall submit an application under chapter 30.41B SCC or chapter 30.41E SCC, where appropriate; and
(6) Approval shall be dependent upon a determination by the hearing examiner that the proposed use is for the purpose of consolidation of existing agricultural lands or operations establishing an existing non-farm residential use, minimizes interference with the usual and normal farm practices on adjacent agricultural lands, and further that the following conditions are imposed:
(a) A declaration shall be recorded with the homestead parcel which states that the homestead parcel is located in an agricultural area which experiences activities customarily associated with agricultural practices;
(b) The non-homestead parcel created by subdivision shall not be subdivided further for a period of 10 years following creation of the initial homestead parcel, except as provided for herein; and
(c) No dwelling shall be constructed on the non-homestead parcel created by subdivision for a period of 10 years from approval of the conditional use permit except for farm worker dwellings. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003).