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Permitted Use Permitted uses are land uses that are allowed outright within a zone classification and subject to provisions with Kittitas County Code (KCC 17.15.010(1)). An example would be a single-family residence in a residential zoning district. No land use permitting is required. A building permit is required, but the use is allowed as long as it complies with applicable code requirements (i.e. setbacks, density, critical areas, floodplain, etc.) Building permits can be conditioned to comply with other code requirements. In the case of SPPFs, conditions requiring compliance with the SPPF standards contained in KCC 17.61C.090 could be included with the building permit. Conditional Use Conditional uses are land uses which may be permitted within a zone classification following review and hearing under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60A (KCC 17.15.010(4)). Conditional use permits currently require a public hearing before a hearings examiner, and closed -record consideration by the Board (KCC 15A.01.040). Conditional Use Permits must meet the following review criteria: 1. The proposed use is essential or desirable to the public convenience and not detrimental or injurious to the public health, peace, or safety or to the character of the surrounding neighborhood. 2. The proposed use at the proposed location will not be unreasonably detrimental to the economic welfare of the county and that it will not create excessive public cost for facilities and services by finding that A. The proposed use will be adequately serviced by existing facilities such as highways, roads, police and fire protection, irrigation and drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewers, and schools; or B. The applicant shall provide such facilities; or C. The proposed use will be of sufficient economic benefit to offset additional public costs or economic detriment. 3. The proposed use complies with relevant development standards and criteria for approval set forth in this title or other applicable provisions of Kittitas County Code. 4. The proposed use will mitigate material impacts of the development, whether environmental or otherwise. 5. The proposed use will ensure compatibility with existing neighboring land uses. 6. The proposed use is consistent with the intent and character of the zoning district in which it is located. 7. For conditional uses outside of Urban Growth Areas, the proposed use: A. Is consistent with the intent, goals, policies, and objectives of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan, including the policies of Chapter 8, Rural and Resource Lands; B. Preserves "rural character" as defined in the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.030(15));