2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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Chapter 8 RURAL AND RESOURCE LANDS KITTITAS COUNTY Page 97 Comprehensive Plan Master Planned Resorts The Master Planned Resort (MPR) designation applies to those lands that comprise a self-contained and fully integrated planned unit development. MPRs are typically destination resort facilities consisting of short-term visitor accommodations associated with a range of developed on-site indoor or outdoor recreational facilities. A MPR may also include residential uses within its boundaries, but only if the residential uses are integrated into and support the on-site recreational nature of the resort. A MPR may constitute urban growth outside of urban areas as limited by these policies. Kittitas County has a wide range of natural features, including climate, vegetation, water, resources, scenic qualities, cultural, and geological features, which are desirable for a wide range of recreational users to enjoy. MPRs offer an opportunity to utilize these special features for enjoyment and recreational use. MPRs can bring significant economic diversification and benefits to communities, while at the same time enhancing environmental values. MPRs can address these unique opportunities while maximizing retention of environmental features, critical habitats, resource lands, and other critical features. MPRs can be located and planned in ways that do not detrimentally affect projected growth scenarios in urban growth areas and limited areas of more intense rural development (LAMIRDs). MPRs should be designed to stand alone, by not requiring adjacent areas to develop land uses to support the resort use. Recognizing these factors, policies guiding the location and development of MPRs must consider varied and unique criteria. MPRs may be approved in the County in accordance with: (1) RCW 36.70A.360 or .362 Master planned resorts, as amended; (2) County Comprehensive Plan policies; and (3) County Development Regulations. For general guidance purposes, the County MPR policies rely upon the June 1994 “Master Planned Resorts Draft Comprehensive Plan Policy Guidance” prepared by the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development Task Force. Following are the policies pertaining to Master Planned Resorts in Rural Areas: RR-P64: MPRs should have a thorough review process prior to being located or designated and such review process should be phased, consistent, specific, and timely. RR-P65: A MPR will be planned and designed by looking at the entire site or area and adjacent lands and communities. RR-P66: A MPR should be designed in context with its surrounding environment, natural and man-made. A MPR should not adversely affect surrounding lands in any significant way. RR-P67: A variety of urban residential densities should be included in a MPR site design, providing efficient, compact residential land use. Residential uses may include single-family detached lots and multi-family and attached residential structures. Clustering of residential units in a manner that preserves open space is strongly encouraged. Overall MPR density shall not exceed an average of one unit per acre. Non-urban residential densities are appropriate within a MPR if they promote and are linked to the on-site recreational features and value of the resort. RR-P68: A MPR application should include a clear and detailed mapped description of how the development phases of the MPR fit together. Estimated timelines for site development, building construction and all necessary public and private capital facilities, utilities, and services should be provided.