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Kittitas County, WA $ 17A.01.030 CRITICALAREAS $ 17A.01.050 unincorporated portion of Kittitas County are subject to the provisions of the Shoreline Master Program (KCC Title 17B) and not this Title. (Ord.2021-016,2021) $ 17A.01.040. Regulated alterations and development. The following development and alterations are regulated within critical areas and their riparian management zones and/or buffers, unless exempt by KCC $ 174.01.050: 1. Removing, excavating, disturbing, or dredging soil, sand, gravel, minerals, organic matter, or materials of any kind; 2. Dumping, discharging, or filling; 3. Draining, flooding, or disturbing the water level or water table; 4. Driving piling or placing obstructions, including placement of utilities; 5. Constructing, reconstructing, demolishing, or altering the size of any structure or infrastructure; 6.Altering the character and/or functions and values of a regulated area by destroying or altering vegetation through clearing, harvesting, cutting, intentional burning, shading, or planting; 7. The division of land pursuant to KCC Title 16; and 8. The creation of impervious surfaces regulated under KCC Chapter 12.06. (Ord.2021-016,2021) $ 17A.01.050. Exemptions. 1. Exemption request and review process. The proponent of the alteration or development may submit a written request for Determination of exemption eligibility to the director that describes the alteration or development and states the exemption listed in this section that applies. The purpose of a Determination of exemption eligibility is to provide, at the applicant's request, a written record documenting that a proposed alteration or development is, in fact, an exempt activity under the provisions of this Chapter. The director shall review the exemption request to verify that it complies with this chapter and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the exemption. If the exemption is approved, it shall be placed on file with KCCDS. If the exemption is denied, the proponent may continue in the review process and shall be subject to the requirements ofthis chapter. 2. Exempt alterations and development and impacts to critical areas. All exempted alterations or development shall use reasonable methods to avoid potential impacts to critical areas and their buffers. To be exempt from this Title does not give permission to degrade a critical area or its buffer or ignore risk from natural hazards. Any incidental damage to, or alteration ol a critical area or its buffer that is not a necessary outcome of the exempted alteration or development shall be restored, rehabilitated, or replaced at the responsible party's expense. 3. Exempt alterations and development. The following alterations and developments and uses shall be exempt from the provisions of this Title: a. Emergencies. Those alterations or developments necessary to prevent an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare, or that pose an immediate risk of damage to private property and that require remedial or preventive action in a timeframe too short to allow for compliance Downloaded ftom https://ecode360.com/Kl6857 on 2025-05 -15