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(Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.06.130 Recreation. A. Policies. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.480, the recreation policies of the 2016 2021 Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program shall be considered as policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. B. Regulations. 1. Recreational development is a priority use of the shoreline. Preference shall be given to water-dependent uses such as fishing, swimming, and boating. Water-related and water- enjoyment uses such as picnicking, hiking, and walking are permitted provided they do not displace water-dependent uses and are consistent with the specific shoreline environment. Non-water-related recreation facilities and/or support facilities such as parking lots shall be located in upland areas. 2. Linkage of shoreline parks and public access points by means of linear access should be encouraged. 3. Commercial and public recreation areas or facilities on the shoreline shall provide physical or visual public access consistent with KCC 17B.05.040, Public access. 4. Commercial recreational facilities shall be consistent with the provisions of KCC 17B.06.060 Commercial development. 5. Recreational uses and facilities shall be designed and located to ensure no net loss of critical areas and shoreline ecological functions. 6. Recreation facilities shall be designed to take maximum advantage of and enhance the natural character of the shoreline area. The use of native plant species is preferred over the use of plant types that need extensive maintenance and support (mowing, pruning, irrigation, etc.). 7. Recreational facilities shall incorporate means to prevent erosion, control the amount of runoff and prevent harmful concentrations of chemicals and sediment from entering water bodies. 8. State-owned shorelines of the state are priority locations for wilderness beaches, ecological study areas and other recreational activities for the general public. 9. The location, design, and operation of recreational facilities shall be consistent with the purpose of the environmental designation. 10. Within the natural environment, passive water-oriented recreational development, such as primitive trails or primitive campsites, is permitted provided, topography and native vegetation are not substantially altered. Any necessary landscaping or site restoration shall use native or similar self-maintaining vegetation. No permanent structures are allowed in the natural environment. 11. Recreational activities in the urban conservancy and rural conservancy environment must be compatible with existing or proposed uses in the area and must not create a noise, traffic, visual, or similar problem. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.06.140 Residential development. A. Policies. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.480, the residential development policies of the 2016 2021 Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program shall be considered as policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan.