Code Interpretations
The below is the index of Director's Code Interpretations are the result of inconsistency, conflict, or lack of clarity within the regulations of the Sammamish Municipal Code (SMC).
Please note the code references are to the version of the SMC effective at the time of the interpretation.
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| File Number, Date, and Related Code Sections | |
| Summary | Key Words |
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COD2023-00333 - 6/21/2023 - SMC 21.03.020 |
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| Neighborhood Land Analysis is considered when reviewing Reasonable Use Exception for appropriate home size |
Reasonable Use Exception Home Size Neighborhood Land Analysis |
| COD2023-00938 - 2/7/2024 - SMC 21.03.020.K.2 | |
| Critical area reports are valid for five years |
Critical Area Report Report Validity |
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COD2024-00044 - 5/21/2024 - SMC 21.04.030.J.3 |
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| Side Wall Height |
Side Wall Height Height Limitation |
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COD2024-00333 - 6/21/2023 - SMC 21.03.020.H |
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| Overhangs, Eaves, and Setbacks |
Setback Encroachment Roof Eave Overhang |
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COD2024-00334 - 5/4/2022 - SMC 21.04.030.H |
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| Standard critical area buffers are not credited towards density calculations |
Critical Area Buffers Density Calculations Mitigation Sequencing |
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COD2024-00337 - 7/7/2011 - SMC 21A.15.1062 |
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| Density calculation for Senior Assisted Living Facilities |
Density Calculations Senior Housing Assisted Living |
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COD2024-00338 - 6/30/2015 - SMC 21A.20.070 |
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| Craft Brewery as Retail Use |
Craft Brewery Tasting Room |
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COD2024-00368 - 5/7/2024 - SMC 21.03.070.B.29 |
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| Hedges are not trees |
Hedges Trees Tree Removal Permit |
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COD2024-00386 - 5/24/2024 - SMC 21.04.040.B.241 |
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| Legal Nonconforming Structures |
Legal Nonconformance Grandfathered Non-conforming |
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COD2024-00451 - 6/11/2024 - SMC 25.08.140 |
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| Shoreline Nonconformance |
Non-conforming Shoreline Legal Nonconformance Grandfathered |
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COD2024-00583 - 8/8/2024 - SMC 21.02.030.E |
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| R-1 Subdivision Open Space |
50% Open Space Clustered Development |
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COD2024-00777 - 10/2/2024 - SMC 16.05.140 |
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| 2021 UPC and Appendix C |
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Appendix C |
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COD2024-00893 - 11/15/2024 - 2016 PWS 7.5C |
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| Secondary Access |
Connectivity Access Secondary / Second |