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Provided use is integrated into and supports the on-site recreational
nature of the master planned resort and short-term visitor accommodation
units constitute greater than fifty percent (50%) of the total resort
accommodation units.
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2.
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No new residence shall be permitted except that related to the
business or enterprises allowed in this zone such as janitor or night
watchman. Any such residence shall meet the requirements of the residential
zone.
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3.
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Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone. Clubhouses,
fraternities and lodges limited to facilities that serve traditional
rural or resource activities (such as granges).
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4.
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Provided:
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a.
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The shelters are used to house farm laborers on a temporary
or seasonal basis only, regardless of change of ownership, if it remains
in farm labor-needed status;
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b.
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The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health
regulations;
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c.
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The number of shelters shall not exceed four (4) per twenty
(20) contiguous acres of land area;
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d.
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The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator
of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for
farm laborers;
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e.
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Should the parent agricultural operation cease or convert to
non-agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with
all applicable buildings and health regulations.
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5.
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No sign advertising a home occupation shall exceed sixteen (16)
square feet in size. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or
noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise
are a conditional use. In-home daycares with six (6) or fewer individuals
receiving care in a twenty-four (24) hour period are permitted; in-home
daycares with seven to twelve (7-12) individuals receiving care in
a twenty-four (24) hour period require a Conditional Use Permit.
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6.
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Provided short-term visitor accommodation units constitute greater
than fifty percent (50%) of the total resort accommodation units.
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7.
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When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed
one (1) year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary
employment.
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8.
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Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger
terminals are a Conditional Use.
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9.
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Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. |
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10.
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Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone. |
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11.
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Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Limited to the capital facilities, utilities, and services necessary to maintain and operate the master planned resort. |
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12.
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In considering proposals for location of campgrounds, the Board
shall consider at a minimum the following criteria:
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a.
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Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing
rural residential/residential development so as to avoid possible
conflicts and disturbances;
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b.
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Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create
a nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere
with normal traffic flow;
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c.
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Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and
maintained where necessary for buffering;
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d.
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Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking
should be provided;
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e.
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Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted
by the campground (i.e. health, water, sanitation).
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13.
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Campgrounds and Recreational vehicle sites with power and water
are permitted; campgrounds and recreational vehicle sites without
power and water require a conditional use permit.
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14.
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The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction
of mini-warehouses:
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a.
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A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for
aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
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b.
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All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries
shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
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c.
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No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted
within any building or storage unit;
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d.
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Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions
of the use;
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e.
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Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more
than two (2) and shall not exceed forty (40) square feet each in area.
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15.
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Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building
(excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
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16.
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Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance.
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17.
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Limited to offices directly related to tourism and recreation.
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18.
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Retail sales are limited to groceries and sales directly related
to tourism and recreation. Structural footprint containing all of
these activities may not exceed 4,000 square feet.
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19.
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Limited to composting facilities.
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20.
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Limited to those services typically found on other destination
resort properties and designed to serve the convenience needs of the
users and employees of the master planned resort. Shall be designed
to discourage use from non-resort users by locating such services
well within the site rather than on its perimeter.
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21.
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No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge
within established cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment
adoption, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
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22.
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When located no more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline
of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
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23.
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Hay processing, and small-scale processing of agricultural products
produced on the premises are permitted without a conditional use permit.
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24.
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Excluding swine and mink, provided a minimum of one (1) acre is available. When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, this use is subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59. |
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25.
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Existing schools are permitted; new schools require a conditional
use permit. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
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26.
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Recreational vehicle storage may be enclosed or outdoor storage
of recreational vehicles or both. Permitted where the use is only
serving a residential PUD or in the Rural Recreation and Forest and
Range zoning districts and subject to the following standards and
conditions:
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a.
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All stored vehicles must be licensed if required by law, and
operational. This land use does not include vehicle sales.
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b.
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Unless it is limited to serving a residential PUD and otherwise
permitted or authorized, recreational vehicles shall not be stored
outside when the site is contiguous to a residential zoning district.
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c.
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No commercial or manufacturing activities are permitted except
when recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair has been permitted
subject to the requirements of KCC § 17.15.060.2 Footnote
60.
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d.
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In the Forest and Range zoning district, and when not limited
to serving a recreational planned unit development, the site shall
either be:
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i.
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Contiguous to a State Highway, or
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ii.
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Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collector
road located near a highway intersection or freeway interchange.
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iii.
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It is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such
arterial, collector or highway to meet this requirement.
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e.
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Recreational vehicle storage shall be designed to be compatible
with the surrounding rural character, subject to the following standards:
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i.
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Storage areas shall be enclosed with a minimum five-foot-high,
security fence. The applicant may be required to provide additional
plans for aesthetic improvements and/or site-screening.
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ii.
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Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may
be required on sites that border resource lands in the Commercial
Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts.
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iii.
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Findings shall be made that the proposal does not require urban
governmental services such as municipal sewer or water service and
does not compromise the long-term viability of designated resource
lands.
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iv.
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Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66. |
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27.
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Subject to the following requirements:
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a.
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The parcel must be at least 3 acres in size;
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b.
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Only one ADU shall be allowed per lot;
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c.
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The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 sqare feet;
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d.
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All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located
shall apply;
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e.
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The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards
for potable water and sewage disposal, including providing adequate
water supplies under RCW 19.27.097;
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f.
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No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as
an ADU;
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g.
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The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
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h.
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An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care
dwelling or an Accessory Living Quarters exists;
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i.
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The ADU must share the same driveway as the primary dwelling;
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j.
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ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit.
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28.
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Subject to the following requirements:
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a.
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Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner-occupied
primary residence;
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b.
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Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater
than fifty percent (50%) of the habitable area of the primary residence;
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c.
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The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health
district standards for water and sewage disposal;
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d.
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Only one (1) Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per
lot;
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e.
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Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street
parking;
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f.
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Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory
Dwelling Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists.
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29.
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Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated
to the use.
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30.
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Subject to the following requirements:
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a.
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The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements
for the zone in which it is located;
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b.
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The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department
requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
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c.
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Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the
manufactured home;
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d.
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Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of
building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
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e.
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The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
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f.
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The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need
for care ceases;
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g.
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A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where
an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
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h.
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Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as
for placement of a manufactured home.
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i.
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Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington
State Department of Labor and Industries.
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31.
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Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting
ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County
building codes and regulations. Shooting Ranges may be operated in
conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified
zone. Shooting Ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification
as deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. In
considering proposals for the location of Shooting Ranges a detailed
site plan shall be required; the Board's review of said site plan
and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited, to
the following criteria:
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a.
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The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property
owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
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b.
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Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range
Sourcebook."
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c.
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Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best
Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
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d.
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Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural
land of long-term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3)
as currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to
lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
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32.
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Subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. |
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33.
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Single family homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone. |
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34.
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When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, this use is subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59. |
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35.
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Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges). Allowed as a permitted use in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59. |
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36.
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Allowed only as a conditional use in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59. |
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37.
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Prohibited in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone. Temporary asphalt
plants only.
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38.
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As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Mobile homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone. |
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39.
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Permitted when located within an established mining district;
conditional use permit required when located outside established mining
district.
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40.
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Single family homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone. |
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41.
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Pursuant to RCW 70.128.140.
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42.
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Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building
(excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
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43.
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Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
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44.
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Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource
activities (such as granges).
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45.
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Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight
(8) events shall occur within a calendar year.
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46.
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Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a
conditional use permit. Limited to agricultural products.
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47.
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Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
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48.
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Services limited to resource based industries
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49.
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All lots greater than one-half (1/2) acre will not have more
than fifty percent (50%) of the lot covered by impervious surface.
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50.
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An administrative conditional use permit is required when enhanced
agricultural sales or sales of goods produced offsite are provided
and/or when the farm stand is located more than forty-five (45) feet
from the centerline of the public street or highway.
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51.
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When enhanced agricultural sales are provided.
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52.
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When approved as part of the PUD development plan.
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53.
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Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits. |
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54.
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Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC § 17.08.155A. |
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55.
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Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking
establishments and/or event facilities for seminars or other social
gatherings are limited to 4,000 square feet of total indoor floor
area.
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56.
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Only allowed as a conditional use when primary use of land is
agriculture.
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57.
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58.
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(Removed per Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
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59.
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The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction
of mini warehouses in the Forest and Range zone:
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a.
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The site shall either be contiguous to a State Highway or contiguous
to a designated urban arterial or rural collector road located near
a highway intersection or freeway interchange. It is not necessary
for the site to have direct access to such arterial, collector or
highway to meet this requirement;
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b.
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Findings shall be made that the use does not require urban government
services such as municipal sewer or water service and does not compromise
the long-term viability of designated resource lands;
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c.
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Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may
be required on sites that border resource lands in the Commercial
Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts;
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d.
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Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water;
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e.
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A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for
aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
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f.
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All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries
shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
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g.
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No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted
within any building or storage unit except for RV storage when authorized
under KCC § 17.15.060.2, Footnote 60;
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h.
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Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restriction
of the use;
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i.
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Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more
than two (2) and shall not exceed forty (40) square feet each in area.
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60.
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Recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair is permitted
by conditional use permit in the Forest and Range zoning district.
The site shall either be:
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a.
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Contiguous to a State Highway, or
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b.
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Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collector
road located near a highway intersection or freeway interchange.
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c.
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It is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such
arterial, collector or highway to meet this requirement.
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Vehicles under repair shall either be kept inside buildings
or visually screened from surrounding areas. No on-street vehicle
parking shall be allowed associated with the use. All vehicles, including
recreational vehicles and customer and employee automobiles shall
be stored or parked on-site at all times. Maintenance and repair activities
shall not take place in RV storage enclosures or spaces, except limited
maintenance and minor repairs may be performed on RV’s that
are already being stored at the site in order to avoid having to move
them, when such maintenance and repair activities can be completed
in two hours or less and only in the enclosures or spaces in which
the RV’s are already being kept. This use shall be designed
to be compatible with the surrounding rural character, subject to
the following standards:
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a.
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Findings shall be made that the use does not require urban governmental
services such as municipal sewer or water service and does not compromise
the long-term viability of designated resource lands.
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b.
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Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may
be required on sites that border resource lands in the Commercial
Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts.
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c.
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Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water.
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61.
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Nurseries limited to the growth, display, and/or sale of plants,
shrubs, trees, and materials used in indoor or outdoor planting. Sale
of bulk landscape materials such as rock, bark, mulch and topsoil
shall not be permitted in this zone. Pre-packaged landscape materials
are excluded from this restriction.
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62.
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Agricultural direct marketing activities shall comply with all
of the following standards:
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a.
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The subject property shall be actively farmed by the property
owner.
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b.
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Retail structures shall not total more than three thousand (3,000)
square feet.
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c.
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The parcel, or adjacent parcel, shall include the residence
of the owner or operator of the farm.
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d.
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Carnival rides, helicopter rides, inflatable features and other
typical amusement park games, facilities and structures are not permitted.
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e.
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The use shall be operated in accordance with all applicable
federal, state, and local ordinances.
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f.
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New structures or existing structures converted for public use
shall meet current building and fire codes.
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g.
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Adequate sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance
with Kittitas County Public Health Department requirements.
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h.
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Adequate ingress/egress shall be provided to and from the site
in accordance with Kittitas County Public Works requirements.
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i.
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Sufficient land area is provided to accommodate the proposed
use and related parking, and the use and any appurtenant structures
shall be so arranged on the land as to minimize any adverse effects
on surrounding properties. The use shall not create particular hazards
to adjacent properties.
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63.
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Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities shall comply with
all of the following standards:
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a.
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The site shall conform to the requirements for “agricultural
direct marketing activities” except as provide for herein.
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b.
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Hours of operation shall occur between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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c.
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Seasonal harvest festivities are prohibited on vacant property,
unless the vacant land adjoins property occupied by the owner/operator
of the festivities.
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d.
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Seasonal harvest festivities shall be limited to Friday, Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday, from the second weekend of June through the December
31.
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e.
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Inflatable amusement devices, such as moonwalks, slides, or
other inflatable games for children, shall be limited to a maximum
of five (5) per seasonal harvest festivities event.
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