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Kittitas County, WA § 17A.01.070 KITTITAS COUNTY CODE § 17A.01.070 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/KI6857 on 2025-05-15 standards may be developed as permitted by the land use regulations of the local government so long as such development conforms to all other requirements of this Title and the the Growth Management Act (GMA). 2. Non-conforming structures: a. Nonconforming structures may be maintained, repaired, renovated, and remodeled, provided such activity does not enlarge or expand the structure beyond the allowances in this section. b. Nonconforming structures may be enlarged or expanded one time, provided: i. The enlargement does not extend closer to the critical area than the existing primary structure or farther into the minimum side yard setback; ii. The enlargement does not expand the footprint of the existing structure by more than 200 square feet in a lateral direction; iii. The enlargement does not cause new direct wetland or stream impact; and iv. Mitigation of impacts to disturbed critical areas or buffers is provided in accordance with this title. The County may consult with agencies of expertise to ensure plan adequacy. c. Nonconforming single-family residences may increase their height within the existing structural footprint up to maximum of thirty-five (35) feet. d. A nonconforming structure which is moved any distance must be brought into conformance with this Title and the Act. e. Damaged nonconforming structures outside frequently flooded areas may be reconstructed to those configurations existing immediately prior to the time the development was damaged. Reconstruction of nonconforming development located in frequently flooded areas shall comply with reconstruction regulations contained within the Kittitas County Flood Prevention Ordinance (KCC Chapter 14.08-December 2014). 3. Nonconforming uses: a. Nonconforming uses may be continued consistent with their lawfully established scale and range of uses. b. A structure which is being or has been used for a nonconforming use may be used for a different nonconforming use only upon written approval by the Director and may be approved only upon a finding that: i. No reasonable alternative conforming use is practical because of the configuration of the structure and/or the property; ii. The proposed use will be at least as consistent with the policies and provisions of the Act and this Title and as compatible with the uses in the area as the pre-existing use iii. The use or development is enlarged, intensified, increased or altered only to the minimum amount necessary to achieve the intended functional purpose; iv. 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;