18F.10.100 Innocent Purchasers.
A. Pierce County shall not issue a building permit or other development permit on any lot or parcel that was divided in violation of Pierce County Subdivision and Platting Regulations, except when all of the following apply:
1. The illegal division did not take place prior to January 1, 1995;
2. The property owner provides evidence that the purchase of the illegal division of land occurred without notification or knowledge by such property owner;
3. The property owner provides evidence that the property in question complies with all provisions of the current Pierce County Development Regulations including, but not limited to, density, lot size, and Critical Area regulations;
4. The property owner shall submit an application for the legal division of the subject property that complies with all provisions of the Pierce County Development Regulations; and
5. The Director finds that the public interest will not be adversely affected by issuing a building or development permit while the application to divide the land is being processed.
B. As an alternative to conforming to these standards, any purchaser may rescind the sale or transfer of such land that was divided in violation of this Chapter pursuant to the provisions in RCW 58.17.210.
C. For a lot or parcel divided in violation of the Pierce County Subdivision and Platting regulations, prior to January 1, 1995, refer to PCC 18F.50.040 C.