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Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program d. Nonconforming uses. i. Nonconforming uses may be continued consistent with their lawfully established scale and range of uses. ii. A structure which is being or has been used for a nonconforming use may be used for a different nonconforming use only upon the approval of a conditional use permit. ln addition to the conditional use permit criteria of Section 7.6.3, a conditional use permit for a change in a nonconforming use may be approved only upon a finding that: (a) No reasonable alternative conforming use is practical because of the configuration of the structure and/or the property; (b) The proposed use will be at least as consistent with the policies and provisions of the Act and this Program and as compatible with the uses in the area as the pre-existing use;(c) The use or activity is enlarged, intensified, increased or altered only to the minimum amount necessary to achieve the intended functional purpose; (d) The structure(s) associated with the nonconforming use shall not be expanded in a manner that increases the extent of the non-conformity, including encroachment into areas such as setbacks, and any critical areas and/or associated buffers where new structures, use, or development would not be allowed; (e) The shoreline buffer and vegetation conservation standards of this Program are met (see Section 5.5);(f) The change in use, remodel, or expansion will not create adverse impacts to shoreli ne ecolog ical functions and/or processes; (g) Uses which are specifically prohibited or which would thwart the intent of the Act or this Program shall not be authorized; and(h) Conditions necessary to assure that the use will not become a nuisance or ahazard have been attached to the permit. e. Redevelopment of nonconforming rights-of-way and associated transportation structures, such as railroad trestles, may be permitted for purposes of facilitating the development of public trails and/or public shoreline access; provided, that such redevelopment shall be othenrvise consistent with the provisions of this Program, including, but not limited to, the provisions for public access and no net loss of shoreline ecological functions and processes, except as provided for in Section 7.3 of this chapter.f. lf a nonagricultural nonconforming use is discontinued for twelve (12) consecutive months or for twelve (12) months during any two-(2)-year period, the nonconforming rights shall expire and any subsequent use shall be conforming. 7.3 Permit exemptions 1. General provisions. a. Only those uses and developments that meet the precise terms of one (1) or more of the listed exemptions may be granted exemption from the substantial development Chapter 7 March 7, 2016 141