30.41H.120 Performance standards – miscellaneous.
(1) Development phases. Where the development contains more than one phase, all development shall occur in a sequence consistent with the approved phasing plan.
(2) Restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants shall be provided. These covenants shall:
(a) Ensure the long-term maintenance and upkeep of landscaping, storm drainage facilities, other private property improvements, and open space areas and facilities;
(b) Prevent placement of residential uses on any lots created for non-residential purposes; and
(c) Provide a mechanism to assure that required open space is permanently protected and maintained pursuant to the open space management plan.
(3) Homeowners’ Association. A homeowners’ association is required for purposes of tract ownership and maintenance of tracts, exteriors of attached dwellings, and other common areas. The homeowners’ association shall be responsible for the maintenance and protections required in the restrictive covenants and be in compliance with SCC 30.41A.675.
(4) Signs. Signs shall incorporate materials typical of the rural character of the area and shall comply with all applicable provisions of SCC 30.27.060.
(5) Fire flow. The development shall be located in a rural fire district and is required to provide adequate fire flow in accordance with SCC 30.53A.514 – .520 or to provide other means of fire protection as approved by the Snohomish County Fire Marshal, unless exempt under SCC 30.53A.514.
(6) Public water. The development shall draw water supply from a public water system.
(7) Lighting. Lighting shall be low intensity and shall be projected downward, with full cut-off illumination that shields light from being emitted upwards toward the night sky or surrounding natural areas.
(8) Electric and other utility lines and support infrastructure shall be located underground.
(9) Sanitary sewer. The development is prohibited from connecting to public sanitary sewers. (Added by Ord. 23-051, June 14, 2023, Eff date June 26, 2023).