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15. Power-generating facilities shall require a conditional use permit. 16. Clearing of vegetation for the installation or maintenance of utilities shall be kept to a minimum and upon project completion any disturbed areas shall be restored to their pre- project condition. 17. Telecommunication towers, such as radio and cell phone towers, are specifically prohibited in shoreline jurisdiction. 18. Utilities that need water crossings shall be placed deep enough to avoid the need for bank stabilization and stream/riverbed filling both during construction and in the future due to flooding and bank erosion that may occur over time. Boring, rather than open trenching, is the preferred method of utility water crossing. 19. Water systems for irrigation or domestic supply are permitted uses if allowable under Washington State water laws and regulations. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.06.200 Shoreline bulk and dimensional standards. A. Policies. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.480, the shoreline bulk and dimensional standards policies of the 2016 2021 Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program shall be considered as policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. B. Regulations. 1. The Table at KCC 17B.06.200-1 establishes the minimum dimensional requirements for shoreline use development. Dimensional standards are measured on the horizontal plane, as applicable. Dimensional standards relating to critical areas are governed by the provisions of KCC 17B.05.020 Environmental protection and critical areas. 2. Bulk and dimensional standards shall be coordinated with KCC Title 17, Zoning and other Kittitas County development standards to protect the natural character of the shoreline and ensure no net loss of shoreline ecological functions and processes consistent with the purpose of the environment designation. In the event the provisions of this Program conflict with provisions of federal, state or Kittitas County regulations, the provision that is more protective of shoreline resources shall prevail, when consistent with SMA policy. 3. No new structures within the shoreline shall exceed a height of thirty-five (35) feet above average grade level, except as provided herein. 4. Proposals for new or expanded commercial, multi-family or mixed- use structures exceeding the thirty-five (35) foot building height limitation shall only be allowed with a Shoreline Variance where the Administrator finds the following standards are met: a. The proposed building shall not obstruct the view of the water for a substantial number of residential buildings located with a view of the adjoining shoreline. b. The applicant shall provide a view analysis identifying the properties and structures located within the view corridor for that shoreline demonstrating the level of obstruction represented by the proposed structure for each affected property. c. The view corridor shall include residential buildings located outside of the shoreline area if it can be clearly demonstrated that the property has significant water views. d. To insure ensure that the analysis is cumulative in nature, it shall include vacant existing parcels of record as well as existing structures. Vacant parcels of record shall be assumed to be developed with structures complying with the thirty-five (35) foot height limitation.