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Kittitas County Development Regulations Proposed Changes for Periodic Update 2026 Red underlined is new text Strikethrough text is proposed to be rernov_.- Footnotes Associated with Urban Use Table. e Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the campground(i.e.,heath,water, sanitation) 22. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-warehouses: a. A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening; b. All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of 35 feet; c. No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit; d. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use; e. Signs,other than on-site direction aids,shall number not more than two and shall not exceed 40 square feet each in area; 23. Subject to all state and/or county health regulations and to regulations in this title, provided a minimum of one acre is available. Excluding swine and mink. 24. Accessory dwelling unit(ADU)subject to the following requirements: a. ADU development standards for properties located within the City of Ellensburg's Urban Growth Area shall be subject to the Interlocal Agreement established in Resolution 2022-013 and any subsequent amendments therein; b. There shall be no more than two ADUs on the lot; c. The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 square feet; d. All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply; e. The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal, including providing adequate water supplies under RCW 19.27.097; f. No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU; g. ADU development shall require one additional off-street parking space per unit; i-r An ADIJ is not permitted on the same lot where a special Care dweRing exists; i. ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit; j. Legally established structures that are non-conforming due to inadequate setbacks may be converted to ADUs with applicable building permits. 25. No new residence shall be permitted except that related to the business or enterprises allowed in this zone such as janitor or night watchman.Any such residence shall meet the requirements of the residential zone. 26. Provided that: a. The shelters are used to house farm laborers on a temporary or seasonal basis only, regardless of change of ownership, if it remains in farm labor-needed status; b. The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations; c. The number of shelters shall not exceed four per 20 contiguous acres of land area; d. The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers; e. Should the parent agriculture operation cease or convert to non-agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable building,zoning,and platting requirements or be removed 27. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. Offices of a physician, dentist or other professional person when located in his or her dwelling as well as home occupations engaged in by individuals within their dwellings are allowed provided that no window display is made or any sign shown other than one(1)not exceeding two(2)square feet in area and bearing only the name and occupation of the occupant. Chapter 17.15 ALLOWED USES Page 51 of 72