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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 22 <br /> Commercial Land Use <br />The present and long-established land use pattern in Kittitas County is the basis for planning future business <br />development. That pattern finds most business located in established communities and/or business districts. <br />LU-P53: Kittitas County will act to preserve the viability and <br />integrity of existing business districts within the incorporated and <br />unincorporated County. <br />LU-P54: Most comparison shopping (general merchandise, clothing, <br />appliance, auto, sporting goods) should be located in or near existing <br />business districts. <br />LU-P55: Home occupations and cottage industries which result in <br />accumulations of vehicles, appliances, or other materials should be <br />regulated and required to provide sight screening from adjacent <br />properties and roadways. <br />LU-P56: Highways and roads should not be developed with new commercial sites without compelling <br />reasons and supporting economic data. Expansion and full development of existing business districts is <br />encouraged. <br />LU-P57: Designate sufficient available land for specialized commercial uses that are by their nature <br />compatible with residential, agricultural, recreational, and other general land use types. <br />LU-P58: Promote large-scale commercial development within the UGAs by encouraging infrastructure <br />improvements and new business recruitment. <br />LU-P59: Promote small-scale commercial development outside of UGAs when compatible with adjacent <br />land uses. <br />LU-P60: Encourage an adequate inventory of developable property to accommodate the siting of new, <br />and the expansion of existing, commercial uses. <br />LU-P61: Identify areas where mixed commercial and industrial uses can be sited if compatibility is evident. <br /> Industrial Land Use <br />It is the objective of this plan and the policy of the County to improve conditions, insofar as possible, to <br />attract industry. <br />LU-P62: Location of Industrial Land. The County should designate sufficient industrial land located in areas <br />convenient to utilities, fire protection, and to major transportation facilities (air, rail, freeway). Industrial <br />developments may be permitted beyond urban growth areas, when zoning allows. <br />LU-P63: Compatibility. Industry located adjacent to residential areas or along scenic routes should be <br />situated so as to minimize impacts on those areas and should provide screening and other measures to <br />achieve compatibility.