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<br /> <br />10 <br /> <br />e. A nonconforming structure which is moved any distance must be brought into <br />conformance with this Title and the Act. <br />f. Damaged nonconforming structures outside frequently flooded areas may be <br />reconstructed to those configurations existing immediately prior to the time the <br />development was damaged. Reconstruction of nonconforming development located <br />in frequently flooded areas shall comply with reconstruction regulations contained <br />within the Kittitas County Flood Prevention Ordinance (KCC Chapter 14.08- <br />December 2014). <br />3. Nonconforming uses: <br />a. Nonconforming uses may be continued consistent with their lawfully established <br />scale and range of uses. <br />b. A structure which is being or has been used for a nonconforming use may be used <br />for a different nonconforming use only upon written approval by the Director and may <br />be approved only upon a finding that: <br />i. No reasonable alternative conforming use is practical because of the <br />configuration of the structure and/or the property; <br />ii. The proposed use will be at least as consistent with the policies and <br />provisions of the Act and this Title and as compatible with the uses in the <br />area as the pre-existing use; <br />iii. The use or development is enlarged, intensified, increased or altered only to <br />the minimum amount necessary to achieve the intended functional purpose; <br />iv. The structure(s) associated with the nonconforming use shall not be <br />expanded in a manner that increases the extent of the non-conformity, <br />including encroachment into areas such as setbacks, and any critical areas <br />and/or associated buffers where new structures, use, or development would <br />not be allowed; <br />v. The buffer standards of this Title are met; <br />vi. The change in use, remodel, or expansion will not create adverse impacts to <br />critical areas or their associated buffers and riparian management zones; <br />vii. Uses which are specifically prohibited or which would thwart the intent of the <br />Act or this Title shall not be authorized; and <br />viii. Conditions necessary to assure that the use will not become a nuisance or a <br />hazard have been attached to the development permit and preliminary site <br />analysis. <br />Redevelopment of nonconforming rights-of-way and associated transportation structures, such as <br />railroad trestles, may be permitted for purposes of facilitating the development of public trails; <br />provided, that such redevelopment shall be otherwise consistent with the provisions of this Title. <br />17A.01.080 Critical Areas Reports <br />1. When Required. An applicant shall submit a critical areas report when required by <br />17A.01.110.2 and the reporting section of the applicable critical area chapter of this Title. <br />Critical areas reports are valid for five years from the date of completion, or date of the <br />corresponding delineation documentation, if applicable. <br />2. Preparation by Qualified Professional. The critical areas report shall be prepared by a <br />qualified professional as defined in KCC 17A.02.620. <br />3. Incorporation of Best Available Science. The critical areas report shall use scientifically <br />valid methods and studies in the analysis of critical area data and field reconnaissance to <br />evaluate the proposed development and all probable impacts to critical areas in accordance <br />with the provisions of this Title. The report shall reference the source(s) of science used. <br />4. Minimum Report Contents. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following: <br />a. The name and contact information of the applicant and a description of the proposal; <br />b. The site plan for the proposed development, including a map drawn to scale <br />depicting critical areas, buffers and/or setbacks, the proposed development, and any <br />areas to be cleared or altered;