2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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Page 90 Four land use designations have been identified within the Rural Land Use Plan. Rural Residential lands are those which are adjacent or near UGAs or LAMIRDs. They generally have a lower population density than urban areas but higher than most rural areas. A limited level of government services usually exists, and they are often inside Fire Districts and are outside flood areas and most hazard areas. Rural Residential lands are characterized by activities generally associated with small-scale farms, dispersed single-family homes, and some types of recreational uses and open spaces. Lands are typically too far from the urban area to enable cost-effective provision of public services, and the typical uses do not require urban services. The second rural designation within the Plan is the Rural Working lands. Uses within this designation generally encourage farming, ranching and storage of agriculture products, and some commercial and industrial uses compatible with the rural environment and supporting agriculture and/or forest activities. Areas in this designation often have low population densities with larger parcel sizes compared to Rural Residential areas. Agriculture and forestry activities are generally less in scope than in the Resource lands. Rural Recreation is the third land use designation. These lands often include scenic roadways, vistas, ski and hiking areas, and recreational and seasonal recreation residences. They include resort activities and provide limited commercial services to tourists and seasonal residents where rural character is preserved. Rural Recreation lands may be located in flood or other hazard areas where fishing and outdoor activities are prevalent. The final rural lands designation is Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development, or LAMIRDs. These areas are often small, rural communities where rural residents and others can gather, work, shop, entertain, and reside. Commercial and industrial development compatible with rural character may continue to locate and prosper in rural areas under limited conditions. LAMIRDs are typically areas that were developed prior to the enactment of the Growth Management Act. Zone classifications shown in Table 8-1 outline the zones designed to achieve the goals and policies outlined in the designations. There are relatively few classifications within the Rural Residential and Rural Working lands. Most zoning classifications exist within the LAMIRDs since they allow a broader and more intense mix of uses.