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CDS Study Session
Regular Meeting
Monday November 24, 2025 - 2:30 PM
BoCC Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109-Ellensburg
1.Call to Order
2.Citizen Comments (1 min.time limit)
3. Kittitas County 2026 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update Briefing -Preliminary Draft
Policy Review of Environment,Climate&Resiliency
4. Kittitas County Potential Land Use Table Update-Rural Non-LAMIRD Suggested Changes
5.Other Business-No Action to be taken
6. Concluded
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KITPITAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2025 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: November 24,2025
TOPIC: Kittitas County 2026 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update
Briefing-Preliminary Draft Policy Review of Environment,
Climate&Resiliency.
ACTION REQUESTED: No Action Requested
BACKGROUND: CDS and Kimley-Horn continue to move forward in planning for
our 20-year,2026 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update.A
briefing was presented to the Kittitas County Planning
Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting held on
Wednesday,November 12,2025.The briefing focused on
providing the following:
■ Overview of Initial Draft policies for Environment,Climate
&Resiliency
■ Key Questions and Feedback
Next Steps
INTERACTION: CDS.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
HANDLING: None.
ATTACHMENTS: 2026 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update Briefing Memo dated
November 18,2025.
LEAD STAFF: Chad Bala,CDS Director
KimlerMorn
TO: Chad Bala, Community Development Services Director
Jeremy Johnston, Long Range Planner
FROM: Clay White, Kimley-Horn
Erin O'Kelley, Kimley-Horn
DATE: November 18,2025
RE: 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update—Planning Commission summary
The purpose of the memorandum is to provide the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC)with a summary update of the November 12,2025, Planning Commission meeting where
preliminary draft policies of the following comprehensive plan elements were discussed:
• Environment
■ Climate and Resilience
This was the final month of preliminary policy review with the Planning Commission.The project team
will now focus on development of the Draft Comprehensive Plan.A summary of proposed policy
themes is provided on page two of this memo.The full set of preliminary draft policy changes is also
available for the BOCC.
Process for developing the Draft Comprehensive Plan
We are currently preparing for a joint BOCC and Planning Commission workshop which is tentatively
scheduled for December 15.At this workshop,we will discuss and receive feedback on key policy
themes which have been developed as we have engaged the community,Planning Commission,and
BOCC.We will then utilize feedback provided for the draft comprehensive plan.This workshop will be a
great opportunity to understand your priorities and how we should balance long-term goals with
resources available to accomplish those goals.
Preliminary D raft Finat
Draft Policy Comprehensive
• •
• Review L
Once the draft comprehensive plan is issued,there will then be another opportunity for the community
and both the Planning Commission and BOCC to hold public meetings and workshops before hearings
are scheduled in the late spring and summer months.
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The following is a summary of changes for the existing Natural Environment Element and new Climate
Element.
Natural Environment—Summa ry
The existing natural environment policies are being revised to integrate with the preliminary draft
climate element policies.Kittitas County has met with several environmental partners in the County,
and we are currently reviewing similar plans for regional consistency. Feedback will be evaluated for
inclusion within the draft comprehensive plan.Very minor changes are being proposed for the existing
comprehensive plan element.
Climate Element-Summary+
Amended in 2023 by House Bill 1181,the Growth Management Act(GMA)now requires integrating
climate change policies into comprehensive plan updates.To meet the new requirements,the
Washington State Department of Commerce(Commerce)requires that Kittitas County develop a
Climate Element that includes resilience goals and policies,in line with the state requirements below.
Kittitas County is not required to address greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Resilience Requirements:
1. Address natural hazards created or aggravated by climate change,including sea level rise,
landslides,flooding,drought,heat,smoke,wildfire,and other effects of changes to
temperature and precipitation patterns;
2. Identify,protect,and enhance natural areas to foster climate resilience,as well as areas of vital
habitat for safe species migration;and
3. Identify,protect,and enhance community resilience to climate impacts,including social,
economic,and built-environment factors,which support adaptation to climate impacts
consistent with environmental justice.
The draft policies focus on the following actions:
Protect communities and economies from climate impacts by planning for drought,extreme heat,
flooding,and wildfire risks.
Adapt infrastructure and land use through mapping vulnerabilities,updating development regulations,
and relocating high-risk uses.
Support agriculture and forestry resilience with adaptation strategies,sustainable practices,and native
drought-resistant vegetation.
Enhance emergency preparedness and response with evacuation plans,water system assessments,
and hazard data collection.
Promote green infrastructure and low-impact development to manage stormwater and reduce flood
risks.
Collaborate with stakeholders on tourism,energy reliability,and climate-resilient community assets.
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KITTITAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2025 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: November 24,2025
TOPIC: Kittitas County Potential Land Use Table Update—Rural Non-
LAMIRD Suggested Changes
ACTION REQUESTED: No Action Requested
BACKGROUND: Kittitas County CDS has developed some possible allowed use
changes to the Rural-Non-L_AM1RD use table.These changes
would allow more permissions within several zones with an
emphasis on the Master Planned Resort and Planned Unit
Development zones.The suggested changes would also include
the removal of two uses.An original briefing was presented to
the Kittitas County Planning Commission on October 28,2025
and CDS will return the modified product for further review at
the Planning Commission meeting held on December 9',2025.
INTERACTION: CDS.
RECOMMENDATION: None.
HANDLING: None.
ATTACHMENTS: Rural Non-LAMIRD Suggested Changes Document
LEAD STAFF: Chad Bala,CDS Director
Kittitas County,WA
IPtcasc review the.»roposed—all Owed use revisions Below.Thew revisions,are beinJtrolutsed in the Mural-Non-LAMIRD areas.
Prol,osed revisions are indicated in red.Items oronosed for elimination will have a red strikethrou h.
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Kittitas County,WA
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Klttites County,WA
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sales'
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privates
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agriculture products
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and building
materials
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trucking yard or
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storage*
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Kittilas County,WA
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farm*
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Kitlitae County,WA
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§17.15.060 §17.15.060
17,15.060.1 Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table
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Kittian County,WA
§17.15.060 §17.15.060
17.15.060.1 Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table
P Permitted RuralNon-LAMIRD
PA Permitted
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CU Conditional Use Rural Residential Rural Warlrntg Rural Recreation Rural Recreation
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management
activities*
17.15.0060.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table.
1. Provided use is integrated into and supports the on-site recreational nature of the master planned resort and short-term visitor accommodation units
constitute greater then filly percent(50%)of the total resort accommodation units.
2. No new residence shall be permitted except that related to the business or enterprises allowed in this zone such as janitor or night watchman.Any
such residence shall meet the requirements of the residential zone.
3. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.Clubhouses,fraternities and lodges limited to facilities that serve traditional nual or resottrce
activities(such as granges).
4. Provided:
a. The shelters are used to house farm laborers on a temporary or seasonal basis only,regardless of
change of ownership,!fit remains in farm labor-needed statue;
b. The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
C. The number of shelters shall not exceed four(4)per twenty(20)contiguous acres of land area;
d. The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which
clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
e. Should the parent agricultural operation cease or convert to non-agriculture use,then the farm labor
shelters shall conform with all applicable buildings and health regulations.
5. No sign advertising a home occupation shall exceed sixteen(16)square feet in size.Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are
permitted;home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use.In-home daycares with six(6)or fewer individuals receiving care
in a twenty-four(24)hour period ere permitted;in-home daycares with seven to twelve(7-12)individuals receiving care in a twenty-four(24)hour
period require a Conditional Use Per iL
6. Provided short-term visitor accommodation units constitute greater then fifty percent(509:)of the total resort accommodation units.
7. When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one(1)year related to permanent home construction or seasonaVtemporary
employment.
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§17.15.060 §17.15.060
17.15.0060.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table.
8, Public transportation deadhead stations permitted;passenger terminals am a Conditional Use.
9, Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61,Utilities.
l0. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61,Utilities.Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
11. Utilities am defined mid regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61,Utilities.Limited to the capital facilities,utilities,and services necessary to maintain and
operate the master planned resort.
12. In considering proposals for location of campgrounds,the Board shall consider at a minimum the following criteria:
a. Campgrounds should be located at aulBoient distance from existing rural residentialfresidential
development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances;
b. Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a nuisance or impose on the
privacy of nearby residences or interfere with normal traffic flow;
C. Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for
buffering;
d, Adequate and convenient vehicular access,circulation and parking should be provided;
e Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the campground(i.e.health,
water,sanitalion).
13. Campgrounds and Recreational vehicle sites with power and water are permitted;campgrounds and recreational vehicle sites without power and
water require a conditional use permit.
14. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-warehouses:
a. A mini-warehouse proposal(application)must include plane for aesthetic improvements and/or
sight screening;
b. All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of thirty-
five(35)feel;
c. No commercial or manufecnaing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit;
d. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
e Signs,other than on-site direction aids,shall number not more than two(2)and shall not exceed
forty(40)square feet each in area.
15. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building(excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
16. Limited to farm implement repair mid maintenance.
17. Limited to offices directly related to tourism and recreation.
lg. Retail sales are limited to groceries and sales directly related to tourism and recreation.Structural footprint containing all of these activities may not
exceed 4,000 square feet.
19. Limited to composting facilities.
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§17.15.060 §17.15.060
17.15.0060.2 Footnotes Associated wlth Rural Non-LAMiRD Use Table.
20. Limited to those services typically found on otherdestination resort properties and designed to serve the convenience needs of the users and employees
of the master planned resort.Shall be designed to discourage use from non-resort users by locating such services well within the site rather than on
its perimeter.
21. No new cemeteries.Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption,and in
compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
22. When located no more than forty-five(45)feet from the centerline of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
23. Hay processing,and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the promises are permitted without a conditional use permit.
24. Excluding swine and[Wink,provided a minimum of one(1)acre is available.When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone,this use is subject
to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
25. Existing schools are permitted;new schools require a conditional use permit.Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zane.
26. Recreational vehicle storage may be enclosed or outdoor storage of recreational vehicles or both.Permitted where the use is only serving a residential
PUD or in the Rural Recreation and Forest and Range zoning districts and subject to the following standards and conditions:
B. All stored vehicles must be licensed if requited by law,and operational.This land use does not
include vehicle sales.
b. Unless it is limited to serving a residential PUD and otherwise permitted or authorized,recreational
vehicles shall not be stored outside when the site is contiguous to a residential zoning district.
a No commercial or manufacturing activities are permitted except when recreational vehicle/
equipment aery ice and repair has been permitted subject to the requirements of KCC¢17.15.060.2
Footnote 60.
d in the Forest and Range zoning district,and when not limited to serving tit recreational planned unit
development,the site shall either be:
r, Contiguous to a State Highway,or
u. Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or
noel collector road located near a highway
intersection or fieeway interchange.
It is not necessary for the site to have direct
access to such arterial,collector or highway to
meet this requirement.
e Recreational vehicle storage shall be designed to be compatible with the surrounding nasal
character,subject to the following standards:
i. Storage areas shall be enclosed with a
minimum five-foot-high,security fence.The
applicant may be required to provide additional
plans for aesthetic improvements and/or site-
screening.
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§17.15.060 §17.15.060
17.15.0060.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural Nond.AMIRD Use Table.
ii. Additional setbacks,physical barriers or site-
screening may be required on sites that border
resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture
or Commercial Forest zoning districts.
Hi. Findings shall be made that the proposal does
not require urban governmental services such
as municipal sewer or water service and does
not compromise the long-term viability of
designated resource lands.
iv. Measures shall be taken to protect ground and
surface water.Electric Vehicle infrastructure
subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66.
27. Subject to the following requhements:
a. The parcel must be at least 3 acres in size;
b. Only one ADU shall be allowed per lot;
C. The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 sgare feet;
d. All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply;
a The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage
disposal,including providing adequate water supplies under RCW 19.27.097;
£ No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
g. The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
It. An ADU is not permitted on the sumo lot where a special care dwelling or an Accessory Living
Quarters exists;
t. The ADU must share the same driveway as the primary dwelling;
J. ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit.
28. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner-occupied primary residence;
b. Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size tom greater than fifty percent(50%)ofthe habitable
area of the primary residence;
C. The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district standards for water and
sewage disposal;
d Only one(1)Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot;
e. Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
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17.15.0060.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table.
f. Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Special Care
Dwelling exists.
29. Maximum of four(4)boarders and two(2)bedruorns dedicated to the use.
30. Subject to the following requirements:
a. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located;
b. The Special Caro Dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable
water and sewage disposal;
C. Placement is subjectto obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home;
d. Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the
restrictions and removal requirements;
e. The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
£ The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases;
g, A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or
Accessory Living Quarter exists.
IL Parkmodel trailers shall obtain the as=building permit as for placement of a manufactured home.
i. Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State Department of Labor and
Industries.
31. Structures and facilities associated with die operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes
and regulations.Shooting Ranges may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone.Shooting Ranges
are subject to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriffs Department.In considering proposals for the
location of Shooting Ranges a detailed site plan shall be required;the Board's review of said site plan and the proposal as a whole shall include,but
not be limited,to the following criteria:
a The general health,safety,and welfare of surrounding property owners,their livestock,their
agricultural products,and their property.
b. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the'NRA Range Sourcebook."
a Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the"EPA Best Management Practices for Lead
at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
d. Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial
significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3)as currently existing or hereafter amended,
and shall be limited to lands with poor sails or those unsuitable for agriculture.
32 Subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66,Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
33. Single family homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park,Central Mobile Home Park,or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter
17.24,Historic Trailer Court Zone.
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§17.15.060 §17.15.060
17.15.0060.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table.
34. When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone,this use is subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
35, Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities(such as granges).Allowed as a permitted use in the Liberty Historic Overlay
Zone,subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
36. Allowed only as a conditional use in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone,subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
37. Prohibited in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zane.Temporary asphalt plants only.
38. As of September 1,i998,mobile homas are no longer allowed to be transported and placid within Kittitas Cauaty.Those units presentty located
fir Kktitas County that an ro he mtocated within Kivaas County must have a firellife inspection approved by dtc Washington Stale Dcpartmarut of
Labor and Industries.Mobile homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park.Central Mobile He me Park,or Swiftwntcf shall be subject to the provisions
of KCC Chapter 17.24,Historic Trailer Court Zone.
39. Permitted when located within an established mining district;conditional use permit required when located outside established mining district.
40. Single family homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park,Central Mobile Home Park,or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter
17.24,Historic Trailer Court Zone.
41. Pursuant to RCW 70.128,140.
42. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building(excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
43. Includes truck atop operations.Minor repair work permitted,
44. Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities(such as granges).
45. Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no mom than eight(9)events shall occur within a calendar year.
46. Existing facilities are permitted;new facilities require a conditional use permit.Limited to agricultural products.
47. Limited to seasonal,non-structural hay storage.
48. Services limited to resource based industries
49. All lots greater than one-half(1/2)acre will not have mom than fifty percent(50%)of the lot covered by impervious surface.
50. An administrative conditional use permit is required when enhanced agricultural sales or sales of goads produced offsite are provided and/or when
the farm stand 1s located more than forty-five(45)feet from the centerline of the public street or highway.
51. When enhanced agricultural sales are provided
52. When approved as part of the PUD development plan.
53. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62,Public Facilities Permits.
54. Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC§17.08,155A.
55. Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking establishments and/or event facilities for seminars or other social gatherings are limited
to 4,000 squaw feet of total indoor floor area.
56. Only allowed as a conditional use when primary use ofland is egrieullure.
57. Pursuant to KCC§17.451C.050 and§17.61C.060.
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58, (Removed per Ord.2D22-017,2022)
59. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini warehouses in the Forest and Range zone:
a The site shall either be contiguous to a State Highway or contiguous to a designated urban arterial
or rural collector road located near a highway intersection or Seeway interchange.It is not
necessary for the site to have direct access to such arterial,collector or highway to meet this
requirement;
b. Findings shall be made that the use does not require urban government services such as municipal
sewer or water service and does not compromise the long-term viability of designated resource
lends;
C. Additional setbacks,physical barriers or site-screening may he required on sites that border
resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts;
d. Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water;
e A mini warehouse proposal(application)must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or
sight screening;
is All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback afthirty-
five(35)feel;
g. No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit
except for RV storage when authorized under KCC§17.15.060.2,Footnote 60;
h. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restriction ofthe on;
i. Signs,other than on-site direction aids,shall number not more than two(2)and shall not exceed
forty(40)square feet each in area.
60. Recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair is permitted by conditional use permit in the Forest and Range zoning district.The site shall either
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Contiguous to a State Highway,or
b. Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collectorroad located near a highway intersection
or heeway interchange.
a It is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such arterial,collector or highway to meet
this requirement.
Vehicles under repair shall eitberbe kept inside buildings or visually screened from surrounding areas.No on-street vehicle parking shall be allowed
s minted with the use.All vehicles,including recreational vehicles and customer and employee automobiles shall be stored or parked on-site at all
times.Maintenance and repair activities shall not take place in RV storage enclosures or spaces,except limited maintenance and minor repairs may
be performed on RV's that are already being stored at the site in order to avoid having to move them,when such meiwemncc and repair activit tes
can be completed in two hours or less and only in the enclosures or spaces in which the RV's we already being kepCUh+s uw shall be designed to be
compatible with the surrounding rural character,subject to the following standards:
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a. Findings shall be made that the use does not require urban governmental services such as municipal
sewer or water service and does not compromise the long-term viability of designated resource
lands.
b, Additional setbacks,physical barriers or site-screening may be required on sites that border
resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts.
C. Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water.
61, Nurseries limited to the growth,display,and/or sale of pinnts,shrubs,trees,and materials used in indoor or outdoor planting.Sole of bulk landscape
materials such as rock,bark,mulch and topsoil shall not be permitted in this zone.Pre-packaged landscape materials are excluded from this restriction.
62. Agricultural direct marketing activities shall comply with all ofthe following standards:
a. The subject property shall be actively farmed by the property owner.
b. Retail structures shall not total more than three thousand(3,000)square feel.
C. The parcel,or adjacent parcel,shall include the residence of the owner or operator of the farts.
d Carnival rides,helicopter rides,inflatable features and other typical amusement park games,
facilities and structures arc not permitted
e. The use shall be operated in accordance with all applicable federal,state,and local ordinances.
f. New stmcturos or existing structures converted for public use shall meet current building and fire
codes.
g. Adequate sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with Kittitas County Public Health
Department requirements.
h. Adequate bugmsslegress shall he provided to and from the site in accordance with Kittitas County
Public Works requirements.
i Sufficient land area is provided to accommodate the proposed use and related parking,and the use
and any appurtenant structures shall be so arranged on the land as to minimize any adverse effects
on surrounding properties.The use shell not create particular hazards to adjacent properties.
63. Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities shall comply with all of thefollowing standards:
n. The site shall conform to the requirements for"agricultural direct marketing activities"except as
provide for herein.
b. Hours of operntion shall occur between 8:00 a-m.and 6:00 p.m
c. Seasonal harvest festivities are prohibited on vacnnt property,unless the vacant land adjoins
property occupied by the owner/operator of the festivities.
d Seasonal harvest festivities shall be limited to Friday,Saturday,Sunday,and Monday,from the
second weekend of June through the December 31.
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e. Inflatable amusement devices,such as moonwalks,slides,or other inflatable games for children,
shall be limited to a maximum of five(5)per seasonal harvest festivities event.
(Ord.2013-001,2013;Ord.2013-008,2013;Ord.2013-012,2013;Ord,2014-004,2014;Ord.2014-005,2014;Ord.2014-015,2014;Ord,2015-010,
2015;Ord.2016-023,2016;Ord.2018-001,2018;Ord.2018-018,2018;Ord.2018-021,2018;Ord.2019-013,2019;Ord.2021-015,2021;Ord.
2022-017,2022;Ord.2023-010,2023)
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