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STAFF REPORT
TO: Kittitas County Planning Commission
FROM:
HEARING DATE September 10'h, 11',& 12",2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Kittitas County Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan and Code
Amendments Public Hearing
This public hearing is being held to review and make recommendations on the items docketed for the
2024 Annual Amendment of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan and Kittitas County Code. This
year's docket includes code amendments, comprehensive plan amendments and citizen requested
amendments. This staff report summarizes each proposed Kittitas County Code amendment and includes
relevant documentation and proposed policy for your consideration.
The record for each proposed docket item will eventually be presented to the Board of County
Commissioners with the recommendations you make regarding approval or disapproval of the proposals.
The record of this meeting and other information will be presented to the Commissioners in digital form.
The public has had access to the proposed docket items at the Kittitas County Community Development
Services Comprehensive Plan web page, htt ://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/cds/com - lan/default.as x. One
printed copy has also been available for viewing at the Community Development Services front desk at:
Kittitas County Community Development Services
411 North Ruby Street, Suite 2
Ellensburg WA 98926
There are ten (10) docketed items being considered for amendment, either within the Kittitas County
Code or Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. In summary,the proposed amendments include:
1. Docket Item 2024-01 — Kittitas County Community Development Services (KCCDS) Staff
proposes, to amend KC Comprehensive Plan annual docket deadline date of June 30' of every
year to March 31 S' (last working day of March) of every year. This allows for more time for
processing the annual docket, issue state notices, issue sepa, and scheduling public hearing
requirements with fmal approval from the Board of County Commissioners by December 31st of
each year.
2. Docket Item 2024-02—This item was proposed by KCCDS staff. This item proposes amending
KCC 17.15 land use table footnote Ws 14 & 48 pertaining to Type 1 LAMIRDs. Changing
footnotes 14 & 48 regarding the maximum square footage for new & existing retail or food
services to not exceed a footprint greater than 10,000 sq ft. This increase to the square footage is
to comply and create consistency with state law pursuant to Senate Bill 6140.
Planning Commission 2024 Annual Docket Public Hearing Staff Report Page 1
3. Docket Item 2024-03 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to update its land use and
zoning maps to reflect approved annexations that have been passed by the City of Ellensburg in
2024.
4. Docket Item 2024-04—Kittitas County Auditors Department proposes to update Kittitas County
Code 2.56, 14, & 12, & 16 allowing surveys to be submitted and recorded on paper instead of
mylars.
5. Docket Item 2024-05 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to add a definition for
Agritourism consistent with the RCW 4.24.830. This will allow for future discussion of an
Agricultural Tourism Overlay Zone and associated uses.
6. Docket Item 2024-06 — This item was proposed by Kittitas County's Short Term Rental
Committee to establish a definition for Short Term Rental. This will allow for future discussion
and development of requirements for short-term rentals.
7. Docket Item 2024-07—This item was proposed by KCCDS staff regarding parcels that contain
split zoning of Forest and Range 20 and Agricultural-5 zoning that is also within the City of
Kittitas urban growth area. KCCDS has had further discussion with the City of Kittitas, who will
address this issue during their comprehensive plan periodic update, therefore KCCDS staff
proposes to withdraw Docket 20240-07.
8. Docket Item 2024-08 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff. This item is proposing to
amend the building code (KCC 14) creating an easier process for future updates due to WA State
Code Amendments that occur.
9. Docket Item 2024-09—This item was proposed by Kittitas County Department of Public Works.
This item proposes clarifications of private road standards regarding private road certifications,
private road design standards (Table 12.04.04-1), description of civil review processes, removal
of an unnecessary turnaround requirement, including code language to be consistent with Ord
2022-017, 2022 Article VII. Driveway Access,and mylar submittal requirements.
10. Docket Item 2024-08 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to amend KCC 16.12.260
adding a preliminary plan approval revision process.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of these items to the Board of
County Commissioners as presented by staff.
Attachments: Draft Code and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Planning Commission 2024 Annual Docket Public Hearing Staff Report Page 2
2024-01
Each advisory group was comprised of approximately 10 to 15 members and met throughout 2016 to
develop a vision statement as well as goals and objectives for the County in each of their subject areas.The
County's previous Comprehensive Plan was audited by each group to determine whether there were areas
that needed further refinement and development,either to comply with the Growth Management Act,or to
better reflect Kittitas County's current development trends or its vision for future growth.
The work of each Advisory Group has been carefully documented in meeting minutes and has been recorded
within the updated record documents maintained by the County.Each element within this document has
been drafted to accord with the work and recommendations of each Advisory Group to the greatest extent
possible.
1.1.3 Working Group
Following the initial groundwork performed by each of the Advisory Groups,the process of drafting this
Comprehensive Plan was streamlined by forming a single Working Group from representatives of each of the
Advisory Groups.The Working Group has been responsible for reviewing the proposed Drafts of the
Comprehensive Plan,as prepared by Kittitas County staff and its consultant,for final approval. Several
Working Group meetings were held between June 2017 and April 2018.Drafts of the majority of the
Comprehensive Plan Elements were presented to the Working Group and were read through and discussed
at each Working Group meeting.Final edits to the current draft were made as a result of these meetings.
1.1.4 Website
The County maintains a Comprehensive Plan webpage as a source of information to all interested parties.
This webpage aims to boost project transparency while functioning as a first stop for current Comprehensive
Plan updates and efforts.While recent work products of the Advisory Committees,including meeting notes,
minutes and handouts,are often available on the web site,the County maintains a more robust record of all
efforts related to the Comprehensive Plan.The webpage has a comments section and offers a sign-up
opportunity for those interested in automatic e-mail updates on the Comprehensive Plan.
1.2 AMENDMENTS TO COUNTY PLANS, CODES, AND STANDARDS
The Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan,elements thereof,and development regulations shall be subject to
continuing evaluation and review by Kittitas County.Any change to development regulations shall be
consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan as adopted pursuant to RCW 36.70A.
Kittitas County shall broadly disseminate to the public the following program for public participation in
amendments to the county comprehensive plan and development regulations:
1. If,during project permit review,Kittitas County identifies deficiencies in county plans or regulations,the
project permit review shall continue,and the identified deficiencies shall be docketed for possible future
amendments.For purposes of this section,a deficiency in a comprehensive plan or development
regulations refers to the absence of required or potentially desirable contents of a comprehensive plan
or development regulations.It does not refer to whether a development regulation addresses a project's
probable specific adverse impacts,which the permitting agency could mitigate in the normal project
review process.
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Kittitas County shall broadly disseminate to the public the following program for public participation in
amendments to the county comprehensive plan and development regulations:
1. If,during project permit review,Kittitas County identifies deficiencies in county plans or
regulations,the project permit review shall continue,and the identified deficiencies shall be
docketed for possible future amendments:For purposes of this section,a deficiency in a
comprehensive plan or development regulations refers to the absence of required or potentially
desirable contents of a comprehensive plan or development regulations.It does not refer to
whether a development regulation addresses a project's probable specific adverse impacts,which
the permitting agency could mitigate in the normal project review process.
2. Any interested person,including applicants,citizens,county commission and board members,and
staff of other agencies may suggest plan or development regulation amendments.The suggested
amendments shall be docketed with the Planning Department and considered by Kittitas County
Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners on at least an annual basis,consistent
with the provision of RCW 36.70A.130 and the regulatory reform act ESHB 1724.
3. Proposed amendment or revisions of the comprehensive plan are considered by the Board of
County Commissioners no more frequently than once a year except that amendments may be
considered more frequently under the following circumstances:
a. The initial adoption of a subarea plan;and
b. The adoption or amendment of a Shoreline Master Program under the procedures set forth in
RCW 90.58.
4. All proposals shall be considered by Kittitas County concurrently so that the cumulative effect of
the various proposals can be ascertained.However,after appropriate public participation Kittitas
County may adopt amendments or revisions to its comprehensive plan whenever an emergency
exists or to resolve an appeal of a comprehensive plan filed with a growth management hearings
board or with the court.
5. For purposes of this section,docketing refers to compiling and maintaining a list of suggested
changes to the comprehensive plan or development regulations in the Planning Department in a
manner that will ensure such suggested changes will be considered by Kittitas County and will be
readily available for review by the public.Docketing for the calendar year shall be taken from
January 1 to June 30 of each calendar year.Amendments docketed after June 30 shall be
considered in the following calendar year.
6. Amendments to the comprehensive plan or development regulations docketed by date 38M,rch I Formatted:Font sold
3V shall be approved or denied by the Board of County Commissioners on or-before December I Formatted:Font:Bold superscript
31 of that same calendar year_
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Jurisdictions Annual Docket Application Submittal Dates Comparison Table.
# Jurisdiction Deadline Date Notes
1 Snohomish October 31st
2 Franklin 3rd week in March
3 City of Kennewick May 1st
4 San Juan March 1st
5 City of Yakima Last working day in April
6 Yakima January 31st
7 Grant March 31st
8 Chelan Jan 2nd thru March 1
9 Douglas Middle of May(2nd Monday)
10 Spokane Decebmer 20th For the next years amendment
11 Benton October lstthru December 1st For the next years amendment
12 IKing December3lst For the next years amendment
13 IThurston November 15th For the next years amendment
2024-02
14. Retail sales limited to groceries and sales of souvenirs,gifts,novelties,
curios and handicraft products.Grocery stores may not exceed fatrt ten Formatted:Font color.Blue
thousand(4,66610,000)square feet. Formatted:Font color.Blue
48.Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building(excluding
off-street parking and loading areas),provided the use does not exceed
thousand(4 00910,000)square feet* Formatted:Font color.Blue
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FINAL BILL REPORT
SSB 6140
C 135L24
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Concerning limited areas of more intensive rural development.
Sponsors: Senate Committee on Local Government, Land Use &Tribal Affairs (originally
sponsored by Senators Short, Lovelett,Braun and Kuderer).
Senate Committee on Local Government,Land Use& Tribal Affairs
House Committee on Local Government
Background: Growth Management Act. The Growth Management Act (GMA) is the
comprehensive land use planning framework for counties and cities in Washington. The
GMA establishes land-use designation and environmental protection requirements for all
Washington counties and cities. The GMA also establishes a significantly wider array of
planning duties for 28 counties, and the cities within those counties, that are obligated to
satisfy all planning requirements of the GMA. These jurisdictions are sometimes said to be
fully planning under the GMA.
The GMA directs fully planning jurisdictions to adopt internally consistent comprehensive
land use plans. Comprehensive plans are implemented through locally adopted development
regulations and must include a plan, scheme, or design for certain enumerated elements,
including mandatory land use and rural elements. The rural element must provide for a
variety of rural densities, uses, essential public facilities, and rural governmental services
needed to serve the permitted densities and uses.
Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development. Most counties have examples of
existing areas of more intensive development built or vested prior to the adoption of the
GMA. These existing areas were designated as limited areas of more intensive rural
development (LAMIRDs) as exceptions to the rural element requirement of comprehensive
plans while retaining protections for rural character and the operation of resource uses.
Counties must establish logical outer boundaries, based on the boundaries of existing
development, to contain more intense development. In establishing the logical outer
This analysis was prepared by non partisan legislative stafffor the use of legislative
members in their deliberations. This analysis is not part of the legislation nor does it
constitute a statement of legislative intent.
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boundary, the county must address:
• the need to preserve the character of existing natural neighborhoods and
communities;
• physical boundaries, such as bodies of water, streets and highways, and landforms
and contours;
• the prevention of abnormally irregular boundaries; and
• the ability to provide public facilities and public services in a manner that does not
permit low-density sprawl.
The rural element of county comprehensive plans allow for three types of LAMIRDs.
Type I LAMIRDs consist of infill, development, or redevelopment of commercial,
industrial, residential, or mixed-use areas that existed at the time a county became required
to plan under the GMA. Existing areas are those clearly identifiable and contained and
where there is a logical boundary delineated predominately by the built environment.
Existing areas may also include undeveloped lands as provided by the logical outer
boundary. With the exception of industrial areas, any development or redevelopment within
a mixed-use area must be principally designed to serve rural populations.
Type II LAMIRDs consist of the intensification or new development of small-scale
recreational or tourist uses that do not include new residential development. Type II
LAMIRDs are not required to principally serve rural populations.
Type III LAMIRDs consist of isolated intensified development of nonresidential uses or of
new development of isolated cottage industries and small-scale businesses. Type III
LAMIRDs are not required to principally serve rural populations but must provide job
opportunities for rural residents. Type III LAMIRDs may allow the expansion of an existing
business, or new small-scale business, so long as there is conformance to the rural character
of the area.
2022 Legislative Updates to Limited Areas of More Intensive EjEal Developments. In 2022,
the Legislature amended statutes governing Type I LAMIRDs. The amendments provide
that within a Type I LAMIRD, any development or redevelopment in terms of building size,
scale, use, or intensity may be permitted subject to confirmation from all existing providers
of public facilities and public services to serve any new or additional demand from the new
development or redevelopment. Development or redevelopment may include changes in use
from vacant land or a previously existing use so long as the new use is consistent with the
local character.
Any commercial development or redevelopment within a mixed-use area of a Type I
LAMIRD must be principally designed to serve the existing and projected rural population
and meet the following requirements for any included retail or food service space:
• must not exceed the footprint of the previously occupied space or 5000 square feet,
whichever is greater, for the same or similar use; and
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• must not exceed 2500 square feet for a new use.
Summary: Existing retail or food service spaces located in a Type I LAMIRD are exempt
from the current 5000 square foot limit, but must not exceed a footprint greater than 10,000
square feet, if the limited area is located at least ten miles from an existing urban growth
area and provides an essential rural retail service.
New retail or food service spaces located in a Type I LAMIRD are exempt from the current
2500 square foot limit, but must not exceed a footprint greater than 10,000 square feet, if
the limited area is located at least ten miles from an existing urban growth area and provides
an essential rural retail service.
Essential rural retail services include grocery, pharmacy, hardware, automotive parts, and
similar uses that sell or provide products necessary for health and safety, such as food,
medication, sanitation supplies, and products to maintain habitability and mobility.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate 49 0
House 94 0
Effective: June 6, 2024
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2024-03
ORDINANCE NO. 4941
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG,
WASHINGTON ANNEXING PARCELS 166133, 118133, 118836, 278836, 108836, 288133,
850836, 278133, 919333, and 639333 TO THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG, WASHINGTON,
ASSIGNING COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO PARCELS
919333 AND 639333 AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING TO THE REMAINING PACELS,
PROVIDING FOR THE PROPORTIONAL ASSUMPTION OF EXISTING CITY
INDEBTEDNESS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BE EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS,on January 24,2024,the City of Ellensburg,Washington received a notice of
intention to commence annexation proceedings pursuant to the"direct petition"method of RCW
35A.14,120 for parcels 1.66133, 118133, 118836,278836, 108836,288133, 850836,and 278133,
as more fully described in Section 1 of this Ordinance and depicted in Exhibit A,attached hereto;
and
WHEREAS,to eliminate an adjacent unincorporated island within the City of Ellensburg's
Urban Growth Area, Community Development Staff added two (2) adjacent parcels to the
proposal.These parcel numbers include 919333 and 639333; and
WHEREAS, on.February 5,2024,the City Council of the City of Ellensburg, Washington
held a public meeting with the annexation initiators pursuant to RCW 35A.14.120 and determined
that the initiators could proceed to acquire a 60% petition for annexation pursuant to RCW
35A.14.120; and
WHEREAS, at its February 5, 2024,public meeting, the City Council set the annexation
area by adding two (2)additional parcels, 919333 and 639333 to the annexation area to eliminate
an adjacent unincorporated island with the City's Urban Growth Area(UGA); and j
WHEREAS, City Council further determined at the February 5,2024,meeting that the two
(2) added parcels,919333 and 639333,would receive a Conunercial Highway zoning designation,
the remaining eight(8)parcels subject to annexation would be zoned Light Industrial, and all ten
(10)parcels would ass-ime the annexation area's proportional share of City indebtedness; and
WHEREAS,the owners of not less than 60%in value,according to the assessed valuation
for general taxation of the property hereinafter described, signed the petition pursuant to RCW
3 5A.14.120 for the annexation of said area to the City of Ellensburg,Washington; and
. WHEREAS, the petition for annexation was certified as sufficient by the Kittitas County
Assessor,on February 23,2024.City staff determined that the petition signatures have a combined
total assessed value for general taxation of not less than 60%of the total assessed value for general
taxation of all property in the proposed.annexation area, in compliance with RCW 35A.01.040;
and
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WHEREAS,the City providedpublic notice of the petition for:annexation and has provided
an opportunity for comment thereon by all interested citizens at a,duly called and noticed public
hearing; and
WHEREAS, on March 14,2024,pursuant to proper notice given in accordance with RCW
35A.14.130 and ECC 15.220, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the
proposed annexation, and following such hearing recommended City Council approve the
annexation request as presented by staff; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2024 and May 6, 2024, pursuant to proper notice given in
accordance with RCW 35A.14.130 and ECC 15.220,the City Council received and reviewed all of
the documentation associated with this annexation proposal, conducted public hearings on the
proposed annexation in accordance with RCW 35A. 14.140 and RCW 35A.14.330-.340, and
following such hearings determined to effect the annexation of the territory described in.Section 1
of this ordinance,finding that the petition for annexation met the applicable requirements,and that
the best interests of the City of Ellensburg,Washington,will be served by the annexation and that
it is appropriate to good government of the City of Ellensburg,Washington,and therefore accepted
the petition for annexation pursuant to RCW 35A.14.120 and Chapter 15.360 of the Ellensburg
City Code; and.
WHEREAS,the territory described in Section 1 of this ordinance is contiguous to the City
of Ellensburg, Washington and entirely within the City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area
established pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG,
WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Annexation. The following described parcels are hereby annexed to and made
a part of the City of Ellensburg,Washington,to wit:
1. Parcel# 166133
That portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34,Township
18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington,lying
South and West of the County Road running through said Quarter of Quarter Section;
EXCEPT a tract of land bounded by a line beginning at the Southwest corner of said
Quarter of Quarter Section, and running thence North along the West boundary line of
said Quarter of Quarter Section 630 feet;thence East 100 feet;thence South 630 feet to
the South boundary line of said Quarter of Quarter Section; and thence West along the
South boundary line of said Quarter of Quarter Section 100 feet to the Point of
Beginning;
AND EXCEPT beginning at the Southwest corner of said subdivision;thence North i
89154`11°East, along the South line thereof, 100.02 feet to the True Point of Beginning; i
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thence North 101.9'14"West,parallel with the West line of said subdivision, 75.00 feet;
thence North 38137'East 268.00 feet;thence South 720 15'East 288.00 feet; thence North
86116'22"East 44.00 feet;thence South 75159'East 342.00 feet;thence South 730 12"
East 396.44 feet to the South line of said subdivision;thence South 89154!11"West,
along said South line, 1195.07 feet to the True Point of Beginning;
Together with that portion of Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington, described as
follows:Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Government Lot 4;thence North
89154'11"East,along the North line of said Govenunent Lot 4, 1295.09 feet to the True
Point of Beginning;thence South 73°12'East 93.56 feet;thence South 74°50'East 179.42
feet;thence North 13127' 3 1"West 76.50 feet to the North line of said Government Lot 3;
thence South 89154'11" West,along the North lines of said Government Lots 3 and 4,
244.93 feet to the True Point of Beginning;
Together with that portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
34, Township 18 North,Range 18 East,W.M,in the County of Kittitas, State of
Washington,bounded by a line described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner
of said subdivision;thence N 89054'11"East, along the South line of said subdivision,
219.32 feet to the Westerly line of Parcel A of that certain Survey as recorded the 8th day
of July, 1988,in the Book 15 of Surveys,page 165,under Auditor's File No. 513568,
records of Kittitas County,Washington;thence N 13°27'31"West, along said Westerly
line, 137.12 feet thence North 36"03'West 264.03 feet;thence North 12102'East 129.56
feet,more or less,to the Southerly right of way line of West Dolarway Road;thence
Northwesterly along said Southerly night of way line to the West line of said subdivision;
thence South along said West subdivision line to the True Point of Beginning.
2. Parcels#118133 and#278133
Area 1:
Tract 2 of that certain Survey as recorded December 12,2023, in Book 46 of Surveys,
pages 27 through 29,under Auditor's File No. 202312120030,records of Kittitas County,
Washington;being a portion of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34,Township 18 North,
Range 18 East,W.M., and the Northwest Quarter of Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,un the County of Kittitas, State of Washington.
Area 2:
A tract of land located in Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington, described as:
Beginning at a point 474.6 feet South and 106.9 feet East of the northwest corker of
Government Lot 3, Section 3,Township 17 North,Range 18 East of the Willamette
Meridian;thence South 19126'West, 135 feet;thence South 54120'West,437 feet;
thence West to the West line of Government Lot 4;thence North on the West line of
Government Lot 4, 382.1 feet;thence East to the place of begimiing;
EXCEPT that portion of Governnnnent Lots 3 and 4 conveyed to the State of Washington
for Primary State Highway No. 3 (SR 90), by Warranty Deed dated September 21, 1965,
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and recorded October 29, 1965,in Book 120 of Deeds,page 552,under Kittitas County
Auditor's File No. 325204.
Area 3:
A tract of land located in Government Lots 3 and 4,Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East, W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington, described as
follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Government Lot 3,as shown on that certain
survey recorded July 8, 1988 in Book 15 of Surveys at page 165,under Auditor's File No.
513568,records of said county; thence East, along the North line of said Government Lot
3,274.40 feet; thence South 19126'00"West, 503.40 feet to the Northerly boundary of
the parcel described.by deed recorded July 11,2002 under Auditor's File No.
200207110019,records of said county; thence West along said.Northerly parcel
boundary, 778.65 feet to an existing Southwest-Northeast fence and the true point of
beginning for the herein described.parcel;thence continuing West along said Northerly
parcel boundary, 322.07 feet to the Northeasterly right of way boundary of SR 90;thence
South 39138'55"East,along said.SR 90 right of way boundary, 157.34 feet to an existing
Nelson pin and cap (LS 18092);thence North 61120'36"East,along and existing
Southwest-Northeast fence,252.62 feet to the true point of beginning.
EXCEPT that portion,if any,Iying within above Areas 1 &2.
Area 4:
A tract of land located in Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington,described as
follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Government Lot 3,as shown on that certain
survey recorded July 8, 1988 in Book 15 of Surveys at page 165,under Auditor's File No.
513568,records of said county; thence East, along the North line of said Government Lot
3,274.40 feet;thence South 19026'00"West, 439.77 feet to an existing Nelson pin and
cap (LS 18092) and the true point of beginning for the herein described parcel;thence
continuing South 1912600" West, 63.63 feet to the Northerly boundary of the parcel
described by deed recorded July 11,2002 under Auditor's File No. 200207110019,
records of said County; thence West along said Northerly parcel boundary, 778.65 feet to
an existing Southwest-Northeast fence;thence North 61'20'36" East,along said fence,
224.95 feet to an existing Nelson pin and cap (LDS 18092);thence South 85127'23"East,
along an existing East-West fence, 604.32 feet to the true point of beginning.
EXCEPT that portion, if any,lying within above Areas 1 &2.
3. Parcel#288133
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ACRES 35.56,CD. 7944 A; SEC. 3; TWP. 17;RGE. 18;PTN,NW1/4,PIN. SW114; i
A portion of Government Lots 3 and 4,and of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter
and of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter,Section 3,Township 17 North, i
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Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington,which is described
as follows:
A tract of land bounded by a line beginning at the Northwest corner of said Government
Lot 3;thence East along the North line of said Lot 3,274.4 feet;thence South 19026'
West, 164.9 feet to a point which is the true point of begriming;thence South 19126'West
473.50 feet;thence South 54120'West, 43 7.00 feet; thence West 393.57 feet to a point on
the Northeasterly boundary of the Interstate Highway 90 right of way;thence South
40042'30" East along said boundary,2884.95 feet;thence North 17110'West,3018.20
feet;thence North 86059'West, 84.75 feet to the true point of beginning.
EXCEPT:
1. Any portion thereof that lies within that portion acquired by the State of
Washington by Decree of Appropriation entered November 25, 1966 in Kittitas
County Superior Court Cause No. 16555.
2. That portion of the above described property that is contained in PARCEL
B of that certain survey as recorded the 8th day of July, 1988,in Book 15 of
Surveys at page 165,under Auditor's File No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,
Washington,being a portion of Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 3,Township 17
North,Range 18 East,W.M.,Kittitas County, Washington.
4.Parcel# 118836
Parcel A of that certain Survey as recorded the Sth day of July, 1988,in Book 15 of j
Surveys,page 165,under Auditor's File No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,
Washington;being a portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 34,Township 18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,and a portion of Goverment Lot
3,Section 3,Township 17 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,all in the County of Kittitas,
State of Washington;
Together with that portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
34, Township 18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,inn the County of Kittitas, State of
Washington, lying Southerly of the Southerly right of way line of West Dolarway Road,
Westerly of the Westerly of said Parcel A and Easterly of a line described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of said subdivision;thence N 89154'11"East, along.
the South line of said subdivision,219.32 feet to the Westerly line of Parcel A of that
certain Survey as recorded the 8th day of July, 1988,in the Book 15 of Surveys, page
165,under Auditor's.File No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,Washington;thence N
1312731"West, along said.Westerly line, 137.12 feet to the Title Point of Begiming;
thence North 36103'West 264.03 feet;thence North 12102'East 129.56 feet,more or less,
to the Southerly right of way line of West Dolarway Road and the Terminus Point of the
herein described line
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Parcel C of that certain,survey as recorded July 8th, 1988 in Book 15 of Surveys at page
165 under Auditor's File No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,Washington;being a
portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34,Township 18
North,Range 18 East,and a portion of Government Lot 3, Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,all in Kittitas County,Washington.
6.Parcel#850836
Parcel B of that certain survey as recorded July 8th, 1988 in Book 15 of Surveys at page
165 under Auditor's File No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,Washington; being a
portion of Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 3,Township 17 North,Range 18 East,
W.M.,all in Kittitas County,Washington.
7. Parcel#919333
That portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33,Township
18 North;Range 18 East,W.M.,.Kittitas County, State of Washington,which is described
as follows:
A tract of land beginning at a point 64.2 feet West of a point 990.0 feet North of the
Southeast corner of said quarter of quarter section;and running thence West, 177.45 feet;
Thence North 0138' East,220.01 feet;
Thence East, 177.9 feet, and
Thence South 0145' West,22.0.1 feet to the point of beginning;
Except that portion,if any,lying West of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the North boundary line of said quarter of quarter section which
is 239 feet West of the Northeast corner of said quarter of quarter section; and running
Thence South and parallel with and 239 feet distant from the East boundary line of said
section 910 feet,more or less,to the low water line of the Yakima River and the terminus
of said line;
Except the right of way of roads known as Cascade Road and Hibbs Road.
Kittitas County Assessor's Tax Parcel No. 18-18-33040-0012(919333).
8. Parcel#639333
That portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33,Township E
18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,Kittitas County,State of Washington, described as
follows:
Colmnencing 61.3 feet West of a point 1,200.1 feet North of the Southeast corner of
Section.33,Township 18 North, Range 18 East,W.M.,and fanning West 177.9 feet;
Thence North 0°38' East, 25.0 feet;
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Thence East 178.0 feet;
Thence South 0°45'West, 25.0 feet to the place of beginning. Except that portion, if any,
lying West of the following described line;
Beginning at a point on the North boundary line of said Quarter of Quarter Section which
is 239 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Quarter of Quarter Section; and running;
Thence South and parallel with and.239 feet distant from the East boundary line of said
Section,910 feet,more or less,to the low water line of the Yakima River and the
terminus of said line.
And Except that portion,if any,lying within Cascade Road,and Hibbs Road.
Section 2. Assessment and Taxation. All property within the territory so annexed
shall be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as other property of the City of
Ellensburg,Washington is assessed and taxed to pay for any outstanding indebtedness of the City
of Ellensburg,Washington as presently adopted or as is hereafter amended.
Section 3. Comprehensive Plan. Designation. All property within the territory so
annexed shall be subject to and a part of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Ellensburg,
Washington as presently adopted or as is Hereinafter amended.
Section 4. Land Use Designation and Zoning. All property within the territory so
annexed. shall be hereby zoned as follows: Kittitas County Assessor Parcel Numbers 166133,
118133, 118836,275836, 108836,288133,850836,and 278133 shall be zoned Light Industrial(I-
L). Kittitas County Assessor Parcel Numbers 919333 and 639333 shall be zoned. Coniniercial
Highway (C-H).
Section 5. Transmittal and Filing. The Ellensburg City Clerk is directed to file a
certified copy of this ordinance with the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners.
Section 6. Severability. If any portion of this ordinance is declared invalid of
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portion(s)of this ordinance.
Section 7. Corrections. Upon the approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and
the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance,
including but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, ordinance
numbering,sections/subsections numbers and.any references thereto.
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Section S. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in fiill force five(5)
days after its passage, approval and publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
on the 6th day of May 2024.
JYORATTEST: CLERK
Approved as to form:
CITY ATTORNEY
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I, Beth Leader,City Clerk of said City, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 4941 is a
true and correct copy of said Ordinance of like number as the same was passed by said Council,
and that Ordinance No. 4941 was-published as required by law.
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This policy is not intended to expand or restrict the rights of disclosure or privacy as they exist under state and
federal law.Despite the use of any mandatory terms such as"shall," nothing in this policy is intended to impose
mandatory duties on the County beyond those imposed by state and federal law. (Ord. 2010-01, 2010)
2.55.100 Severability.
If any provision of this Chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid,the remainder of the
Chapter or the application of the Chapter to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. (Ord. 2010-01,
2010).
Chapter 2.56
PUBLIC RECORDS - DUPLICATION AND FILING FEES
Sections
2.56.010 Implementation of Survey Recording Act.
2.56.020 Record of survey- Size, recording material and filing fees.
2.56.030 Record of survey- Cost for copies.
2.56.040 Record of monument- Filing fee - Form.
2.56.050 Record of monument -Cost for copies.
2.56.010 Implementation of Survey Recording Act.
The Survey Recording Act is further implemented by the fixing of the following fees for recording a public record as
prescribed by the act as set out in this chapter.(Ord.99-03, 1999; Res. 73-33, 1973).
2.56.020 Record of survey- Size, recording material and filing fees.
IThe size of the record of land surveys shall be 18 inches by 24 inches;the survey shall be recorded on mylar
and the fee schedule for filing shall be as follows:
Basic fee first page
$10.00
Each additional page
$5.00
Each additional owner's name
$1.00
(Ord. 99-03, 1999; Res.75-90, 1975; Res.73- 33, 1973).
2.56.030 Record of survey- Cost for copies.
Copies of the record of survey shall be provided on request according to the following fee schedule:
Basic fee,first page
$5.00
Each additional page
$3.00
(Ord.99-03, 1999; Res.73-33, 1973).
2024-04
14.08.220 Subdivision proposals and Development.
All subdivisions as well as new development shall:
1. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
2. Have public utilities and facilities such as sewer,gas,electrical,and water systems
located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
3. Have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage.
4. Where base flood elevation data has not been provided or is not available from another
authoritative source,it shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed
developments containing greater than 50 lots or 5 acres(whichever is lesser)and shall
be included as part of the application and shall be noted on the final2 an set a+__i Formatted:Font color.Blue
5. All subdivisions shall s how on the face of both the preliminary and final plat,for either
short or long plats,the boundary of the 100year floodplain and floodway.
{Ord.2021-010,2021;Ord.2007-22,2007;Ord.2001-03;Ord.93-18§5.1.4,1993).
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16.12.110 Required easements.
All lots will have utility easements shown on the face of the plat or in the plat restrictions. Said
easements shall be of a width adequate to allow for future utility installations.
1. Drainage and Storm Water Easements. Easement for drainage channels and ways shall
be of sufficient width to assure that the same may be maintained and improved.
Easements for storm water shall be provided and shall be 10 feet in width and properly
located to permit future installations. No storm water discharge to irrigation entity
facilities shall be authorized without a permit from the irrigation entity or ditch owner.
2. Utility Installations. Utility lines, including, but not limited to electricity,water, natural
gas, sewer, telephone and television cable, serving and located within the subdivision,
shall be placed underground.Where topography, soil, or other conditions make
underground installations impracticable, and the board, upon recommendation from the
county engineer, so finds upon written evidence presented by the supplier of such
utilities, may waive this requirement for underground utilities. Utility installations shall
be in conformance with requirements of KCC Tit, (Utilities within the right of way).
3. Public Utilities.Where alleys are not provided, easements for public utilities shall be
provided along lot lines where necessary, including any necessary access easements.
There shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width. Where possible,the width of rear
and side lot line easements shall be equally shared by abutting lots and easements shall
be continuous and aligned from block to block within the subdivision and with adjoining
subdivisions.
4. Irrigation Easements.Any plat which includes a lot or lots consisting, in whole or in part,
of irrigated land, or un-irrigated land classified by an irrigation district as irrigable to
which there is a water right, shall provide adequate irrigation easements to each such
lot.Any plat proposed for land through which irrigation water flows to downstream
users shall provide easements for existing ditches, channels, conveyances and structures
through which such water flows and such shall be shown on the plats, maps and
pelyester originals_plans.
All easements and rights of way required pursuant to this subsection shall be of sufficient width for
maintenance, and the plat shall contain on its face a note of access to downstream water users for
the purpose of maintenance. Easements shall be labeled as "existing," herein dedicated," or"created
via separate document." In the event that the first or third options are used the recording number
shall be shown on the map.All easements shall also include width and purpose of easement on the
face of the map. Preliminary applications for the division of land shall conform to
stormwater regulations and stormwater easements shall be shown prior to final approval of the
document.
Any new easement necessary for Irrigation and delivery of water shall be reviewed by the Irrigation
district or entity serving the site to make recommendations as to the final location and placement of
new easements. It is recognized that the preference is to place new easements outside any existing
right of way and the County road.Additional easement width may be required to accommodate the
delivery or tail water. Existing irrigation conveyances within the County road right of way shall
continue to exist under the Right to Farm Ordinance within this code.
(Ord. 2022-005. 2022; Ord. 2005-31, 2005)
16.20.020 Final plat general information.
1. The final plat shall be drawn on polyester fl'mplans in a neat and legible manner.
2. The final plat shall be drawn to such a scale as to make a sheet eighteen inches by
twenty-four inches. Should this size sheet unduly congest the drawing, the plat may be
submitted on two or more sheets of the above dimensions.The perimeter of the
subdivision shall be depicted with heavier lines than appear elsewhere on the plat.A two
inch margin on the left edge, and a one-half inch margin on the other edges of the map
shall be provided. The scale shall be one (1) inch equals two hundred (200)feet, or
greater, unless otherwise approved by the director.
3. All lettering shall be printed with permanent ink.
4. Each sheet of the final plat shall contain the subdivisions name at the top of the sheet in
large letters followed underneath with the section, township, range, county and state.
The space for recording the receiving number is in the upper right hand corner, sheet
numbers at the bottom of the sheets.
5. It shall show all courses and distances necessary to re-stake any portion of said plat.
6. Required monuments shall be shown together with a legend of.monuments on the face
of each plat sheet.
(Ord. 2022-005. 2022; Ord. 2005-31, 2005)
16.20.080 Approval or disapproval.
1. The board, shall, at its next public meeting or any continued meeting, determine:
1. Whether conditions imposed when the preliminary plat was approved have
been met;
2. Whether the bond, if there be one, by its essential terms assures
completion of improvements;
3. Whether the requirements of state law and this title have been satisfied by
the subdivider.
2. The board shall thereupon approve or disapprove the proposed final plat. If the board
approves the plat the clerk shall forward one copy thereof to the county public works
director and one print to the county assessor, and shall transmit two"sets of
original to the county auditor for filing and submit a minimum of one digital CAD
file to the county community development services department. (Ord. 2005-31, 2005)
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17.08.34 F Agritourism
1 "Agritourism activity" means any activity carried out on a farm or ranch whose primary business activity is agriculture
or ranching and that allows members of the general public,for recreational,entertainment,or educational purposes,
to view or enjoy rural activities including, but not limited to: Farming; ranching;historic,cultural, and on-site
educational programs; recreational farming programs that may include on-site hospitality services;guided and self-
guided tours;petting zoos;farm festivals;corn mazes; harvest-your-own operations;hayrides; barn parties; horseback
riding;fishing;and camping.
2 "Agritourism professional" means any person in the business of providing one or more agritourism activities,whether
or not for compensation.
3 "Inherent risks of agritourism activity" means those dangers or conditions that are an integral part of an agritourism
activity including certain hazards, such as surface and subsurface conditions, natural conditions of land,vegetation,
waters,the behavior of wild or domestic animals,and ordinary dangers of structures or equipment ordinarily used in
farming and ranching operations. Inherent risks of agritourism activity also include the potential of a participant to
act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, including failing to follow
instructions given by the agritourism professional or failing to exercise reasonable caution while engaging in the
agritourism activity, unless the participant acting in a negligent manner is a minor or is under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
4 "Participant" means any person, other than the agritourism professional,who engages in an agritourism activity.
5 "Person" means an individual,fiduciary,firm,association, partnership, limited liability company,corporation, unit of
government,or any other group acting as a unit.
PDF RCW 4.24.330
Agritourism—Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires
otherwise.
(1) "Agritourism activity" means any activity carried out on a farm or ranch whose primary
business activity is agriculture or ranching and that allows members of the general public, for
recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities including, but not
limited to: Farming; ranching; historic, cultural, and on-site educational programs; recreational farming
programs that may include on-site hospitality services; guided and self-guided tours; petting zoos; farm
festivals; corn mazes; harvest-your-own operations; hayrides; barn parties; horseback riding; fishing; and
camping.
(2) "Agritourism professional" means any person in the business of providing one or more
agritourism activities, whether or not for compensation.
(3) "Inherent risks of agritourism activity" means those dangers or conditions that are an integral
part of an agritourism activity including certain hazards, such as surface and subsurface conditions,
natural conditions of land, vegetation, waters, the behavior of wild or domestic animals, and ordinary
dangers of structures or equipment ordinarily used in farming and ranching operations. Inherent risks of
agritourism activity also include the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may
contribute to injury to the participant or others, including failing to follow instructions given by the
agritourism professional or failing to exercise reasonable caution while engaging in the agritourism
activity, unless the participant acting in a negligent manner is a minor or is under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
(4) "Participant" means any person, other than the agritourism professional, who engages in an
agritourism activity.
(5) "Person" means an individual, fiduciary, firm, association, partnership, limited liability
company, corporation, unit of government, or any other group acting as a unit.
[ 2017 c 227 s 2.]
NOTES:
Finding-2017 c 227: See note following RCW 4.24.832.
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Chapter 64 .37 RCW
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Sections
64 . 37 . 010 Definitions .
64 . 37 . 020 Taxes .
64 . 37 . 030 Consumer safety.
64 . 37 . 040 Short-term rental platforms .
64 . 37 . 050 Liability insurance.
RCW 64 .37 . 010 Definitions. The definitions in this section
apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires
otherwise.
(1) "Contact" means the operator or the operator' s representative
who is the point of contact for any short-term rental guest for the
duration of the guest' s stay in the short-term rental .
(2) "Department" means the department of revenue .
(3) "Dwelling unit" means a residential dwelling of any type,
including a single-family residence, apartment, condominium,
cooperative unit, or room, in which a person may obtain living
accommodations for less than thirty days, but not including duly
licensed bed and breakfast, inn, hotel, motel, or timeshare property.
(4) "Fee" means remuneration or anything of economic value that
is provided, promised, or donated primarily in exchange for services
rendered.
(5) "Guest" means any person or persons renting a short-term
rental unit .
(6) "Operator" or "short-term rental operator" means any person
who receives payment for owning or operating a dwelling unit, or
portion thereof, as a short-term rental unit.
(7) "Owner" means any person who, alone or with others, has title
or interest in any building, property, dwelling unit, or portion
thereof, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof, and
including any person who as agent, executor, administrator, trustee,
or guardian of an estate has charge, care, or control of any building,
dwelling unit, or portion thereof. A person whose sole interest in any
building, dwelling unit, or portion thereof is solely that of a lessee
under a lease agreement is not considered an owner.
(8) "Person" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82 . 04 . 030 .
(9) (a) "Short-term rental" means a lodging use, that is not a
hotel or motel or bed and breakfast, in which a dwelling unit, or
portion thereof, that is offered or provided to a guest by a short-
term rental operator for a fee for fewer than thirty consecutive
nights .
(b) "Short-term rental" does not include any of the following:
(i) A dwelling unit that is occupied by the owner for at least
six months during the calendar year and in which fewer than three
rooms are rented at any time;
(ii) A dwelling unit, or portion thereof, that is used by the
same person for thirty or more consecutive nights; or
(iii) A dwelling unit, or portion thereof, that is operated by an
organization or government entity that is registered as a charitable
organization with the secretary of state, state of Washington, or is
classified by the federal internal revenue service as a public charity
or a private foundation, and provides temporary housing to individuals
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who are being treated for trauma, injury, or disease, or their family
members .
(10) "Short-term rental advertisement" means any method of
soliciting use of a dwelling unit for short-term rental purposes .
(11) "Short-term rental platform" or "platform" means a person
that provides a means through which an operator may offer a dwelling
unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental use, and from which
the person or entity financially benefits . Merely publishing a short-
term rental advertisement for accommodations does not make the
publisher a short-term rental platform. [2019 c 346 § 1 . ]
RCW 64 .37 .020 Taxes. Short-term rental operators must remit all
applicable local, state, and federal taxes unless the platform does
this on the operator' s behalf. This includes occupancy, sales,
lodging, and other taxes, fees, and assessments to which an owner or
operator of a hotel or bed and breakfast is subject in the
jurisdiction in which the short-term rental is located. If the short-
term rental platform collects and remits an occupancy, sales, lodging,
and other tax, fee, or assessment to which a short-term rental
operator is subject on behalf of such operator, the platform must
collect and remit such tax to the appropriate authorities . [2019 c
346 § 2 . ]
RCW 64 .37 .030 Consumer safety. (1) All short-term rental
operators who offer dwelling units, or portions thereof, for short-
term rental use in the state of Washington must:
(a) Provide contact information to all short-term rental guests
during a guest' s stay. The contact must be available to respond to
inquiries at the short-term rental during the length of stay;
(b) Provide that their short-term rental is in compliance with
RCW 19.27 . 530 and any rules adopted by the state building code council
regarding the installation of carbon monoxide alarms; and
(c) Post the following information in a conspicuous place within
each dwelling unit used as a short-term rental :
(i) The short-term rental street address;
(ii) The emergency contact information for summoning police,
fire, or emergency medical services;
(iii) The floor plan indicating fire exits and escape routes;
(iv) The maximum occupancy limits; and
(v) The contact information for the operator or designated
contact.
(2) Short-term rental platforms must provide short-term rental
operators with a summary of the consumer safety requirements in
subsection (1) of this section.
(3) For a first violation of this section, the city or county
attorney must issue a warning letter to the owner or operator. An
owner that violates this section after receiving a warning letter is
guilty of a class 2 civil infraction under chapter 7 . 80 RCW. [2019 c
346 § 3 . 1
RCW 64 . 37 .040 Short-term rental platforms. (1) No short-term
rental platform may engage in the business in the state of Washington
unless the short-term rental platform is in compliance with the
requirements of this chapter.
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(2) A short-term rental platform must register with the
department.
(3) Short-term rental platforms must inform all operators who use
the platform of the operator' s responsibilities to collect and remit
all applicable local, state, and federal taxes unless the platform
does this on the operator' s behalf .
(4) Short-term rental platforms must inform all operators who use
the platform of short-term rental safety requirements required in this
chapter.
(5) Short-term rental platforms must provide all operators who
use the platform with written notice, delivered by mail or
electronically, that the operator' s personal insurance policy that
covers their dwelling unit might not provide liability protection,
defense costs, or first party coverage when their property is used for
short-term rental stays . [2019 c 346 § 4 . 1
RCW 64 .37 .050 Liability insurance. A short-term rental operator
must maintain primary liability insurance to cover the short-term
rental dwelling unit in the aggregate of not less than one million
dollars or conduct each short-term rental transaction through a
platform that provides equal or greater primary liability insurance
coverage. Nothing in this section prevents an operator or a platform
from seeking contributions from any other insurer also providing
primary liability insurance coverage for the short-term rental
transaction to the extent of that insurer' s primary liability coverage
limits . [2019 c 346 § 5 . ]
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Kittitas Urban Growth Area Zoning Inconsistencies.
Parcel# Acreage Within UGA IN and Out of UGA Zoning
861633 5.92 Yes Forest&Range(F&R)
929033 3.97 Yes F&R
952776 3.21 Yes F&R
609033 1.09 Yes F&R
949033 2.71 Yes F&R
309033 4.99 Yes F&R
129033 3.72 Yes F&R
952780 0.3 Yes F&R
561733 2.68 Yes F&R
571733 2.05 Yes F&R
821633 4.54 Yes F&R
35.18
649033 8.36 YES F&R&Agricultural 5
619033 30.07 YES F&R&Agricultural 5
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
411 N.Ruby St.,Suite 2,Ellensburg,WA 98926
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Office(509)962-7506
`Building Partnerships—Building Communities"
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DATE: September 3,2024
ITEM: Amending KCC Chapter 14.04 to update the language reflecting the current
edition of the International Building Codes with Washington State Amendments
and Referenced Standards
BACKGROUND: On March 15,2024 the Washington State Building Code Council completed adoption of
the following codes which are referenced in KCC Title 14:
2021 International Building Code with statewide amendments
2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1-17,Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities,with
statewide amendments
• 2021 International Residential Code with statewide amendments
• 2021 International Mechanical Code with statewide amendments
2021 International Fuel Gas Code with statewide amendments(part of the IMC
adoption)
2020 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code(NFPA 58)
2021 National Fuel Gas Code(NFPA 54)
2021 International Fire Code with statewide amendments
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code with statewide amendments
2021 Washington State Energy Code-Residential
2021 Washington State Energy Code-Commercial
2021 International Existing Building Code with state amendments found in the IBC
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa code
Kittitas County is required to enforce the State Building codes by the State of Washington regardless of the
language in KCC Title 14.CDS staff would like to update Title 14 to reflect adoption of the"host current
edition"of these codes as adopted and amended by the State of Washington in WAC 51-50,51-51,51-52,
51-54A.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF: Jeremy Larson,Building Official
Jeremy Larson
Building Official
COMMUNITY PLANNING-BUILDING INSPECTION-PLAN REVIEW-ADMINISTRATION-PERMIT SERVICES-CODE ENFORCEMENT
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Kittitas County Code
title 141 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters
14.04 Building Code
14.05 Grading
14.08 Flood Damage Prevention
14.12 Fire Resistant/Retardant Standards for Roof Coverings
Chapter 14.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections
14.04.010 Adoption of referenced codes.
14.04.020 General requirements.
14.04.030 Building relocation-Applicant
14.04.040 Mobile,manufactured,and modular homes.
14.04.045 Recreational Vehicles and Park Model Trailers.
14.04.046 Other factory built dwellings.
14.04.050 Dry cabins.
14.04.055 Small Residential Structures.
14.04.060 Fees.
E 14.04.070 Permits.
14.04.010 Adoption of referenced codes.
Kittitas County hereby adopts the following codes,as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council pursuant to RCW 14.27 for
the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction,alteration,removal,demolition,equipment,use and occupancy,
location and maintenance of buildings and structures.
1. The;°�_fj,,rrent er __ International Building Code(IBC), �i1-€ditien;published by the International Code Council as
adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-50 WAC;with the following adopted appendices and
amendments:
a. Appendices
i. Appendix C:Agricultural Buildings
b. Amendments
i. Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Building Permit.
1. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,playhouses and
similar uses,provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and is not used as
habitable space and does not contain plumbing or mechanical-Square footage is
determined by the dimensions to the outside of the exterior walls or posts and any
usable space under the roof overhang or cantilever greater than 24".Any area built into
the roof system higher that 36"shall be considered in the square footage total.The
distance between structures on the same lot shall be ten(10)feet otherwise they will be
considered the same building and total square footage includes both structures.All
accessory structures must meet all zoning and building setbacks.and must comply with
the requirements of KCC Title 17A(Critical Areas)and KCC Chapter 14.08(Flood Damage
Prevention).
2. Other exemptions as specified in Section 105.2.
ii. Section 105.3.2 Expiration of Application
1. If,after a plan review has been initiated,an application for building permit requires
corrections,a letter will be sent notifying the applicant of those items necessary to
complete the review of the application and that the application will expire 180 days from
the date of notification if the corrections are not submitted or are not adequate to
resolve the corrections items listed.The Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension,not to exceed 365 days.The extension shall be requested in writing,prior to
permit application expiration,and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated.If expired,the
application becomes null and void and the deposit is forfeited.
2. After a plan review has been completed,a letter will be sent notifying the applicant that
the permit is ready for issuance and that if not purchased 180 days from the date of
notification,the application will expire.The Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension,not to exceed 365 days.The extension shall be requested in writing,prior to
permit expiration,and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated_If expired,the application
becomes null and void and,the deposit is forfeited.
iii. Section 113 Board of Appeals
1. All appeals shall be heard by the Kittitas County Hearings Examiner.
2. The_. >t current ed _International Residential Code(IRC),2018 fdit+ef,published by the International Code Council
as adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-51 WAC,with the following adopted amendments:
a. Amendments
i. Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Building Permit
1. One-story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed 200
square feet,is not used for habitable space and does not contain plumbing or
mechanical.Square footage is determined by the dimensions to the outside of the
exterior walls or posts and any usable space under the roof overhang or cantilever
greater than 24".Any area built into the roof system higher that 36"shall be considered
in the square footage total.The distance between structures on the same lot shall be ten
(10)feet otherwise they will be considered the same building and total square footage
includes both structures.All accessory structures must meet all zoning and building
setbacks and must comply with the requirements of KCC Title 17A(Critical Areas)
and KCC Chapter 14.08(Flood Damage Prevention).
2. Platforms,sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and
not over any basement or story below.
3. Other exemptions as specified in Section 105.2.
ii. Section R105.3.2 Expiration of Application
1. If,after a plan review has been initiated,an application for building permit requires
corrections,a letter will be sent notifying the applicant of those items necessary to
complete the review of the application and that the application will expire 180 days from
the date of notification if the corrections are not submitted or are not adequate to
resolve the corrections items listed.The Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension,not to exceed 365 days.The extension shall be requested in writing,prior to
permit application expiration,and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated.If expired,the
application becomes null and void and the deposit is forfeited.
2. After a plan review has been completed,a letter will be sent notifying the applicant that
the permit is ready for issuance and that if not purchased 180 days from the date of
notification,the application will expire.The Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension,not to exceed 365 days.The extension shall be requested in writing,prior to
permit expiration,and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated.If expired,the application
becomes null and void and,the deposit is forfeited.
iii. Section 112 Board of Appeals
1. All appeals shall be heard by the Kittitas County Hearings Examiner,
3. The most current edition of the international Mechanical Code(IMC),z..... UtHa..,published by the International Code Council
as adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-52 WAC;including the adoption of and amendments to
the 241&most current edition of the International Fuel Gas Code(IFGC),the 201_7-most cL edition of ti National Fuel Gas
Code(NFPA 54)and the 2044i-most curve... Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code(NFPA 58).
4. The most current editjgn of the International Fire Code(IFC),2Ia published by the International Code Council as
adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-54A WAC;including those standards of the National Fire
Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code:PROVIDED,that,notwithstanding any wording in
this code,participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles.The following
appendices and amendments are specifically adopted:
a. Appendices
i. Appendix B:Fire Flow for Buildings
ii. Appendix C:Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
iii. Appendix D:Fire Apparatus Access Roads
iv. Appendix E:Hazard Categories
V. Appendix F:Hazard Ranking
vi. Appendix G:Cryogenic Fluids-Weight and Volume Equivalents
In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsections 7,2,3,and 4 of this section,the fast
named code shad govern over those following.
b. Amendments
i. Section R109 Board of Appeals
1. All appeals shall be heard by the Kittitas County Hearings Examiner.
ii. Section B103 Modifications
1. Within those unincoporated areas designated as Urban Growth Areas served by a
Municipal Water System(MWS)as defined in RCW 90.03.015,and where the proposed
project is within the said MWS Retail Service Area as defined in WAC 246-290-010 of said
MWS,and said MWS has service lines capable of delivering the MWS Water System
Plan's required fire flow that are within 100 feet of the proposed project boundary,and
said MWS has sufficient water rights to serve the proposed project,water lines shall be
extended and the proposed project shall meet the MWS Water System Plan as it relates
to fire flow and/or automatic sprinkling of structures.
2. Within those unincorporated areas outside of a UGA but within an area designated as a
LAMIRD served by a Municipal Water System(MWS)as defined in RCW 90.03.015,and
where the proposed project is within the said MWS Retail Service Area as defined in WAC
246-Z90-010 of said MWS,and said MWS has service lines capable of delivering the
MWS Water System Plan's required fire flow that are within 100 feet of the proposed
project boundary,and said MWS has sufficient water rights to serve the proposed
project,water lines shall be extended and the proposed project shall meet the MWS
Water System Plan as it relates to fire flow and/or automatic sprinkling of structures.
3. Within all other unincorporated areas outside of a UGA and LAMIRD served by a
Municipal Water System(MWS)as defined in RCW 90.03.015,and where the proposed
project is within the said MWS Retail Service Area as defined in WAC 246-290-010 of said
MWS,and said MWS has service lines capable of delivering the MWS Water System
Plan's required fire flow that are within 100 feet of the proposed project boundary,and
said MWS has sufficient water rights to serve the proposed project,water lines shall be
extended and the proposed project shall meet the MWS Water System Plan as it relates
to fire flow and/or automatic sprinkling of structures.
4. All other unincorporated areas outside of the above where a proposed project does not
meet the criteria as established in Sections 1,2 and 3 above shall not be required to
provide fire flow or automatic sprinklers for residential development on lots that average
more than thirty-five thousand square feet in size,but shall meet the International
Wildland-Urban Interface Code as adopted and amended by Kittitas County except
where said code requires automatic sprinklers and/or fire flows.
I 5. The it current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code(UPC), _� ,ate published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-56 WAC and Chapter
51-57 WAC.
I 6- The mosi curcur e� Washington State Energy Code,29 Ed+tief asset forth in Chapter 51-11 WAC,Chapter 51-
11C WAC(Commerciap and Chapter 51-11R(Residential).
7. The most current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code(IPMC), ^' An as published by the
International Code Council.
B. The most current lion of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, a'*' ,as published by the
International Code Council;with the following adopted appendices and amendments:
a. Appendix B:Vegetation Management Plan
b. Appendix C:Fire Hazard Severity Form
c. Amendments to the Wildland Urban Interface code specific to Kittitas County shall be located in KCC Title 20.
9. The mot _ -_ _._ International Swimming Pool and Spa Code(ISPSC),ZM-€dWen as published by the
International Code Council.
(Ord.2023-010,2023;Ord.2021-003,2021;Ord.2018-005,2018;Ord.2017-001,2017;Ord.2016-012,2016;Ord.2013-013,2013,Ord.
2013-006,2013;Ord.2011-001,2011;Ord.2010-010,2010;Ord.2010-003,2010;Ord.2008-22,2008;Ord.2007-29,2007;Ord.2007-19,
2007;Ord.2004-18,2004,Ord.98-23,1998,Ord.95-7,1995;Ord.93-4,1993;Ord.92-29,1992;Res.84-29,1984)
14.04.020 General requirements.
1. Conflict between Codes:Whenever there is a conflict between a Referenced Code in Section 14.04.010 of this code and the
General Requirements contained in Section 14.04.020 of this code,the General Requirements shall apply.
2. Table R301.2(1),Climatic and Geo ra hic Desi n Criteria,of the International Residential Code,is amended as follows:
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i OYr DESIGN FaCryx ?i.3CGN UNDERLAYMENT IWARW FREEZING ANNUAL
Speed^Iraphf 'lopagrspilic Special Fllud- CATEGORY' VVeat eriag• Frost Termit TEnIP REQUIRED' INDEX TEMP
efforts` wind borne line
region' debris depth"
zone
Case 110 V ult No No No C,DO,D1, Severe 24" Slight to 2°F Yes Date 1,000-2,000 50°F
Moderate Entered
study Into NFIF:
2024-09
12.04.04.050 Private Roads.
Although community local access roads are usually best served by public roads,controlled and
maintained by the county,private roads may be appropriate for some local access roads for
residential,commercial,or industrial uses.At the discretion of the county engineer,proposed
private roads within an adopted Urban Growth Area(UGA)may defer to the associated city's
development standards in the absence of a variance process.
A Civil Review of the private road plans shall be submitted accepted and approved by Public
Works prior to construction of a private road Private road plans shall meet the requirements of
Article X Construction Plan Submittals A Civil Review shall not be required when an engineered Formatted:Font:Italic
grading permit is submitted for the road improvements
Roads will be approved as private roads instead of public when all of the following conditions are
met
A. The road is not deemed to be a necessary part of a present or future public neighborhood
circulation plan adopted in the Kittitas County comprehensive plan,transportation plan,
applicable community plans,or capital improvement plans.
B. The road shall be permanently established by right-of-way,tract,or easement providing
legal access to each affected lot,dwelling unit,or business and sufficient to
accommodate required maintenance and improvements.
C. Any private road serving as access to five lots or more shall file a maintenance agreement
appurtenant to all the property owners having a vested interest in the private road prior to
recording the final plat with the Kittitas County auditor's office with a copy to be provided
to the Kittitas County Building Department and Kittitas County Public Works.Reference
the auditor's file number on the plat.The maintenance and upgrading agreement shall
provide for a funding mechanism that provides for road maintenance of private roads and
associated parking areas by a capable and legally responsible owner,homeowners'
association or other legal entity made up of all benefited property owners.The term
"benefited property owners"shall include the owners of record of all properties with
frontage,including access rights,on the private road or otherwise have legal access,
whether constructed or not,to the private road.
D. Private roadway signs may either be provided by the applicant or by the department of
public works.A signing and striping plan,per KCC 12.04.11.060(Submittal Procedure)
shall be submitted and approved prior to any sign installation.Names for private roads
shall be approved by the County Engineer and vetted by KITTCOM.
E. The placement of utilities shall be coordinated as much as possible with the placement of
private roads and public rights-of-way.
F. Private roads shall be continuously open and unobstructed for use by emergency,public
service,and utility vehicles. Gates shall meet the requirements of KCC 12.04,08.110.
G. Private roads built to public road standards may serve more than 30 lots without a
secondary access.
Private roads shall comply with the following conditions:
A. Shall meetthe minimum access requirements of the International Fire Code as adopted
by the County,KCC 20,or Kittitas County Road Standards,whichever is more stringent,
and
B. May be designed and constructed in conformance with AASHTO Guidelines for Geometric
Design of Very Low-Volume Local Roads(ADT<400),most recent edition,and unless
otherwise required by this code,and
C. Shall be permanently established by a right-of-way or easement recorded with the Kittitas
County Auditor,providing legal access to each affected lot,dwelling unit,or business,and
D. Stormwater generated by roads shall be managed and retained on-site with a stormwater
system that conforms to the specifications of the most current version of the Stormwater
Management Manual for Eastern Washington and KCC 12.04Article V.The stormwater
system construction shall be certified by a licensed engineer.The certification shall be
included with the road certification,and
E. Will not result in land locking of proposed parcels within project boundary,and
F. Will be maintained bythe applicant or legally responsible owner or homeowners'
association or other Legal entity made up of all benefited property owners,under the
provisions of an acceptable and recorded"Private Road Maintenance Agreement",and
G. Clearly described on the face of the plat,short plat,or other development authorization,
signed as a private road according to Public Works Road Naming&Signing Standards,and
a disclosure statement filed with the County Auditor stating that Kittitas County is not
responsible for the maintenance,and
H. For any development that contains a private road,the following note shalt be placed on
the face of the plat,short plat,development authorization,and subsequent documents
transferring ownership of Lots:
1. "Kittitas County will not accept private roads for improvement,maintenance,or
service as public roads until such roads are brought into conformance with
current Kittitas County Road Standards and formally adopted bythe Kittitas
County Board of County Commissioners according to KCC 12.01.100."
I. Private roads shall comply with the design requirements of KC Standard Plans for Private
Roads based on Roadway Classifications in KCC 12.03.
J. Private roads shall include a paved(HMA)approach when connecting to a public
roadwaywhich is paved.The paved approach shall be the width of the roadway and is to
include radius flares on either side.Pavement depth to be a minimum of four inches over
eight inches of compacted aggregate. Pavement will extend from the roadway pavement
edge a distance of twenty feet along centerline of the private roadway.
Prior to final approval of any land use development activity,as defined by 12 01.040 and
15A 02.080.the entire private road system serving a development shall be certified by a civil
engineer licensed in the State of Washington to meet Kittitas County Road Standards,unless a
performance guarantee is provided in accordance with KCC 12.01.090.The certification shall
include all private roads used to access the development from a County or other publicly
maintained road.
The certification shall be prepared in accordance with the Department of Public Works private road
certification guidelines and shall include the following:. •Iffmiv�
eertmfie
1 Ear ginger's Certification Report including:
aVerification the private road meets Kittitas County Road Standards Roads shall be
vested to the road Standards which apply at the time of the plat Roads not certified
and associated with plats or lots approved prior to the development of Kittitas
County 2015 Road Standards shall be certified tp Kittitas County 2015 Road
Standards.Bo ads certified to Kittitas County 2024 Road Standards shall meet the
requirements of Table 12 04.04-1.and
b Verification the rivate road is sufficiently compacted and
c. Verification the private road has a turn around meeting the requirements of
Internation Fire Code Appendix Q.and
d Verification the private road sufficiently manages stormwater runoff.
9 All required sign are i�per MUTCD standards(Stop Sign Road ignn,etc.l
3—Private Road maintenance agreement.
4 Any other relevant information the County Engineer deems necessary to ensure access for
Fire Life and Safely vehicles.
A final acceptance inspection by the Department of Public Works is required prior to acceptance of
the road certification.Any noted deficiencies must be corrected prior to final acceptance.
Roads not certified and associated with plats or lots approved prior to the development of Kittitas
County 2015 Road Standards shall be certified to Kittitas County 2015 Road Standards.In cases
where these standards are not feasible,the County Engineer may(1)develop site specific
standards or(2)deny further development on the road.
Table 12.04.04-1
Private Road Minimum Design Standards-
C jn Private Rural Road Private Road
Elements Average Lot Size<= 10.0 acres Avg.Lot Size
>10 acres
Number of 3-14 15-30 31+ 2+
Parcels or Units
Minimum 50 50 SO 50
Easement
Width
Paved Apron Req'd Req'd Req'd Req'd
Roadway Width 20' 22' 22' 20
Shoulder Width 1' 1' 2' 1'
Minimum 60 60 60 60
Centerline
Radius(ft)
Surfacing Gravel BST/ACP BST/ACP Gravel
Requirements
Minimum 46" 46" 46" 46"
Crushed
Surfacing
Maximum 10 10 10 10
Grade Mo)
Gul de_ Req'd Req'd Req'd Req'd
Turnaround
Required
Approach Req'd Req'd Req'd Req'd
Permit
Stopping Sight WSDOT& WSDOT& WSDOT& WSDOT&
Distance AASHTO AASHTO AASHTO AASHTO
Ditch Slope 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1
(inside slope)
12.04.04.090 Dead Ends and Turnarounds.
When a dead end road or driveway extends more than 150 feet from the centerline intersection of
another county or private road,a turnaround shall be provided. The requirements for the
turnaround shall meet the following requirements and the details provided in KC Standard Plan 9-
10.
A. The turnaround shall be a cul-de-sac type for roads serving five or more lots/units. Other
turnaround configurations maybe used for roads serving less than five lots/units.
B. All turnarounds must conform to the specifications of the International Fire Code.
C. A cul-de-sac shall have a right-of-way or easement diameter of at least 110 feet and a driving
surface of at least 96 feet in diameter.
D. At the discretion of the county engineer,turnarounds shall include additional snow storage
area in locations that are prone to heavy snowfall.
E. The following shall apply to temporary dead end roads.
1. Temporary dead end roads where the potential for future connectivity exists due to the
proximity of underdeveloped properties shall have turnaround provisions. A barricade
meeting MUTCD standards shall also be provided unless approved by the county
engineer.
2. Temporary dead ends or a shared access may be required for subdivisions.
3. Removal of the temporary turnaround and extension of the future road shall be the
responsibility of the applicant who extends the road.
F The following shall apply to permanent dead-end roadways not built to public road standard,
in excess of 600 feet from the centerline of another county or private road.
1. Permanent dead-end roadways in excess of 600 feet from the centerline intersection
of another county or private road are discouraged and shall only be allowed with the
approval of the County Engineer in cases where geographical,topographic,or
environmental conditions preclude connections with other roads.
separation:
B. Where a public or private road transitions to a gated private road,the road shall be considered
a dead end,and shall require a turnaround within 150 feet of the gate and within 600 feet of the
centerline intersection of another county or private road consistent with these standards.
C. Approved turnaround features shall be constructed at the termination or within one hundred
and fifty feet of the termination of any shared residential driveway or commercial driveway
approach.Where the length exceeds one thousand feet,pull out and turnaround features shall
be provided as follows:
Pull out features shall be constructed to a minimum of eighteen feet of total width(lane plus
widening)and a minimum fifty feet in length,and will have no more than six hundred feet
separation,
12.04.07.080.Driveway Acc ss.Pred ' the Adoption tf o R a Dg 7ellcpMent StanODrds
Driveway acce g.existingWrPor tQ the Counts' ado 'Q.of S andardi Sr-psifica ' r Road an
Bridge Construction with Resolution RD-41 70(1270).are allowed to remain with a change in land
use provided such existing access does not constitute a resulting safety hazard as defined by the
CounDj Road Engineer,(Ord 2022-017 2022)
12 04.10.050 Submittal Procedure.
Plans for proposed road and drainage construction shall be submitted to the Department of Public
Works as follows:
A. The first submittal shall consist of two complete sets of preliminary civil engineering plans,
along with drainage calculations,and other reports and supporting information.The plans
shall be submitted at plat application.The submittal shall consist of conceptual design
Level plans,profiles,roadway cross section,stormwater plan as required by KCC 12.04
Article V,utilities plan,and signage and striping plan.
B. If corrections are required,the County will return a redlined print showing necessary
corrections within 30 days.The applicant's engineer shall return the redlined print,a
response letter identifying and documenting howthe comments were addressed,and the
corrected plans with the changes highlighted.
C. The second submittal shalt consist of two complete sets of final civil engineering plans,and
revisions completed per previous County comments.This submittal shall also include:
final grading plans and profile plans,final stormwater plan,construction details,temporary
erosion and sediment control plan,and any supporting documents such as stormwater
calculations,geotechnical reports,environmental studies and transportation impact
analysis.The plans shall be signed and stamped by the developer's engineer.The
developer's engineer must be a civit engineer licensed in the State of Washington.Review
fees,when adopted and applicable,shalt be paid by the developer before review of the
plans by the County commences.
D. If corrections are required,the County will return a redlined print showing necessary
corrections within 30 days. The applicant's engineer shalt return the redlined print,a
response letter identifying and documenting how the comments were addressed,and the
corrected plans with the changes highlighted.
E. This procedure shall be followed for each additional submittal if necessary.Subsequent
submittals shall also contain two complete sets of plans and other supporting documents
and information,if corrected.
F. When all corrections have been made to the County Engineer's satisfaction,the final plans
shall be stamped and signed by the applicant's engineer and submitted. Onlyone copy is
required. Once approved a copy of the approved set will be returned to the applicant.
G. The final submittal shall include the following:
1. a good quality reproducible medium with the engineer's registration stamp and
signature,
2. one complete set of other supporting documentation,
3. a quantity take-off and certified engineer's cost estimate when the project is to be
secured by a performance guarantee. See KCC 12.01.090.
4. and electronic files in pdf format of the entire submittal package.
H. Revisions or modifications to approved plans shall be submitted for approval prior to
construction.The applicant shall make specific arrangements with the County Engineer to
review such changes. Revisions shall be stamped and signed bythe developer's engineer.
Proposed revisions shall be indicated on a copy of the original approved construction plans
that includes the County Engineer's signature.The proposed revision shall be clearly shown
by strikeout of text,cross-out of items,and/or clouding as appropriate,and by posting the
drawing revision block.If the proposed revisions are to the satisfaction of the County
f Engineer,the revised mytarset of plans will be signed and returned to the developer's
engineer.
I. Plans will be reviewed by the County according to the date they were submitted.Previously
reviewed or approved plans submitted to the County for a revision will be considered a new
submittal.Approved plans under construction will be considered a resubmittal and will be
reviewed prior to new submittals.
J. In place of submitting paper copies of plans and documents as outlined in paragraphs A-F
above,electronic submittals are acceptable.Engineering,land surveying documents must
meet the applicable requirements of RCW 18.43 and WAC 196-23.
a. Electronic submittals shall be in Portable Document Format(PDF)
b. Layers shall be flattened prior to submittal
c. Orient all sheets so the top of the page is always at the top of the display screen
d. Scanned documents must be legible and a minimum of 150 dpi.
e. All sheets must be numbered and labeled
f. Each submittal document shall be a separate file
Boundary Line Adjustments are to be reviewed by Public Works in accordance with Kittitas County
Code Chapter 16.04.
12.05.02.0701nspection and Notification Requirements.
Control and inspection of construction on public infrastructure will be done bythe Department of
Public Works.Workwill be inspected toverify that it conforms to the approved plans,these
standards,and other referenced standards,specifications,and guidance. Unless otherwise
instructed by the County Engineer,construction events which require monitoring or inspection,and
the specific requirements for inspection and inspection request notice are identified below. The
Kittitas County Department of Public Works may be notified by phone at 509-962-7523,or by email
at the following address:publicworks@co.kittitas.wa.us.
A. Preconstruction Conference:
1. Required Notice:Three working days.
2. Specific Requirements:
i. Conference must precede the beginning of construction and include
attendance by the applicant or applicant's designee,contractor,design
engineer,utilities and other parties affected.
ii. All plan approvals and permits must be final and in place prior to the
conference.
B. Clearing and Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Control:
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice prior to initial site work involving
drainage and installation of temporary water retention,detention and siltation
control.
2. Inspection Details: To verify that temporary sedimentation and erosion control
has been installed in accordance with approved plans and these standards.
Subsequent inspections may be required at the discretion of the County Engineer
as necessary to ensure continued proper operation and maintenance of
temporary sedimentation and erosion controlforthe duration of construction.
C. Utility and Storm Drainage Installation:
1. Required Notice: Two working day notice prior to trenching and placing of storm
drainage systems.
2. Inspection Details: To verify that underground storm drainage facilities,including
but not limited to pipes,catch basins,and manholes have been constructed in
accordance with the approved plans and these standards.Inspection shall take
place prior to backfill. If cover is installed in stages,multiple inspections shall be
scheduled as necessary to ensure that all facilities receive inspection.
D. Utility and Storm-Drainage Backfill and Compaction:
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice before backfill and compaction of storm
drainage systems.
2. Inspection Details:Verify that backfill for alltrenchingwithin the roadway,existing
right of way,and future right of way is in compliance with the approved plans and
these standards.
E. Subgrade Completion:
1. Required Notice: Two working day notice at stage that underground utilities and
roadway grading are complete.
2. Inspection Details: To verify that the subgrade has been constructed and graded
in compliance with the approved plans and these standards. If the subgrade and
surfacing is installed in stages,multiple inspections shall be scheduled as
necessary to ensure that all subgrade has been inspected.
F. Crushed Surfacing Placement:
1. Required Notice:Twoworking day notice.
2. Inspection Details: To verify that crushed surfacing has been placed and
compacted in accordance with the approved plans,and these standards.If the
scope of the project is such that the crushed surfacing is completed in stages,
each such stage shall be inspected separately.
G. Curb and Sidewalk Forming:
1. Required Notice: Two working day notice.Inspection must be complete priorto
pouring concrete.
2. Inspection Details:To verify properforming and preparation for concrete in
accordance with the approved plans,and these standards.If the scope of the
project is such that forming of curb and sidewalk is completed in stages,each
such stage shall be inspected separately.
H. Curb and Sidewalk Placement:
1. Required Notice: Two working day notice.
2. Inspection Details: To check placement of concrete in accordance with the
approved plans,and these standards.
I. Pre-Paving:
1. Required Notice: Two working day notice.
2. Inspection Details: Prior to paving,to verify that all work to date has been
constructed in accordance with the approved plans,and these standards.
J. Paving:
1. Required Notice:Three working day notice in advance of paving with hot mix
asphalt or Portland cement concrete.
2. Inspection Details: To verify paving and compaction,or placement of concrete
roadway is in accordance with the approved plans,and these standards.
K. Structural:
1. Required Notice: Three working day notice prior to each of critical stages such as
placing foundation piling orfootings,placement and assembly of major
components,and completion of structure and approaches.
2. Inspection Details: Tests and certification requirements will be as directed bythe
County Engineer.
L. Final Inspection:
1. Required Notice: Five working day notice.
2. Inspection Details: Overall check of project site,to verify completion of paving
and associated appurtenances and improvements,traffic control devices,
electrical systems,utility installation,cleaning of drainage system,edge
restoration,seeding,planting,and all necessary clean-up in accordance with the
approved plans and these standards.
3. Additional Requirements: Prior to final approval of construction work,
acceptance for maintenance and release of construction performance bonds,the
developer/contractor shall pay any required fees,submit any required
maintenance and defect financial guarantees,provide certification of
monumentation and submit one mylar set of corrected plans(as-built)reflecting
all minor and design plan changes of the roadway and drainage systems.The
Department of Public Works shall specifythe number of myiersets as warranted
by the type of improvement.
addition in any areas.If original plans were completed on a CADD system,the
developer/contractor shall submit,in addition to mylarspbysic l�_- In an_s,a copy of
the CADD drawing files in.DWG format.
M. Final Maintenance Inspection:
1. Required Notice:30 days prior to the end of the maintenance period.
2. Inspection Details: Overall check of work associated with a maintenance
guarantee.
3. Additional Requirements:Prior to release of the maintenance guarantee,there
shall be successful completion of the maintenance period as described KCC
12.01.090,repair of any failed facilities and the payment of any outstanding fees.
2024-10
New Language
16.12.260 Revisions of preliminary subdivisions.
A. A request to revise a plat, short plat or binding site plan that has received preliminary
approval shall be submitted to the Community Development Services Department
(Department).
B. Proposed revisions to a preliminary subdivision that would result in a substantial
change, as determined by the department, shall be treated as a new application for
purposes of vesting and transportation concurrency.
C. Proposed revisions to a preliminary short subdivision or binding site plan that would
result in a substantial change, as determined by the department, shall be treated as a
new application for purposes of vesting and, where applicable,transportation
concurrency.
D. For the purpose of this section, a substantial change includes,but is not limited to:
1. The creation of additional lots;
2. The reduction or elimination of open space;
3. A change in use;
4. A change in points of ingress or egress; and
5. A change to conditions of approval of an approved preliminary subdivision,
preliminary short subdivision or binding site plan that leads to environmental impacts
that were not addressed in the original approval.
E. Proposed changes to a subdivision, short subdivision or binding site plan that do not
result in a substantial change, as determined by the department, shall be treated as a
minor change and may be approved administratively by the department.
F. For purposes of this section, minor changes include,but are not limited to:
1. Changes to engineering design standards necessitated by changed circumstances, such
as reconfiguration or reduction of lots;
2. Changes in lot dimensions that are consistent with the underlying zone;
3. A decrease in the number of lots to be created so long as the minimum lot size and
minimum density of the underlying zone is maintained;
4. Changes in timing of phased plans; and
5. Changes to engineering design that reduce construction related impacts and do not
eliminate off-site improvements specifically required as a condition of preliminary
approval.
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