A total of 14 Permits will be available for the construction of New ADU structures in 2009. An additional 3 Permits will be available for the conversion of existing accessory structures that have existed legally for at least five years to an ADU.
On January 12, 2009, the San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department (CD&P) will begin accepting applications for Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permits to be issued in 2009.
This year’s ADU Permit Lottery will take place on Feb. 20, 2009.
All ADU Lottery Applications must be submitted on the CD&P ADU Lottery Application Form. Go to www.sanjuanco.com and click on the development and planning department to find the ADU Lottery Applications form.
Completed Application Forms can be obtained and filed in person at the CD&P office during normal business hours at 135 Rhone Street, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, Washington, or by fax or by mail. The fax number is (360) 378-3922. A “hard copy” of each application must be submitted on the CD&P ADU lottery application form. No electronic applications will be accepted.
CD&P will accept ADU Lottery Applications until the close of business on Feb. 6, 2009. Any ADU Lottery Application received by CD&P after the close of business on Feb. 6, 2009 will be ineligible for the lottery and will be added, in the order received, to the appropriate waitlist at the end of the appropriate waitlist established on Feb. 20, 2009.
Questions regarding the application procedure and requirements can be addressed to CD&P staff either by phone at (360) 378-2354 or fax at (360) 378-3922 or by email at permits@sanjuanco.com.
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