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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 rennov_.- Chapter 17.80 NONCONFORMING USES 17.80.010 Changes to conform to district. A nonconforming structure or use may not be changed, altered, replaced, added to or expanded in any manner unless such change or alteration would bring the use into conformity with the uses permitted in the district in which it is located. Such limitations and restrictions shall not apply to existing residential dwellings, and commercial nonconforming uses which would qualify for a one-time expansion up to 10% of existing building area. Nonconforming residential structures shall not be remodeled or expanded in a manner that increases non-conformity. 17.80.020 Destruction - Rebuilding to conform to district. In case of partial or complete destruction by fire or other causes requiring expenditures for repair in excess of one-half the assessed value as shown on the county assessor's records immediately prior to destruction, the structures, other than residential dwellings, shall not be rebuilt unless they conform to all requirements of the district in which they are located. 17.80.030 Discontinuance over three year- Reestablishment prohibited. If a nonconforming use is discontinued for any reason for more than three years, it shall not be reestablished. 17.80.040 Maintenance. Any nonconforming structure or use may be maintained with ordinary care. 17.80.050 Setback Exceptions. For existing nonconforming buildings already projecting into setbacks, the portion of exterior wall assemblies that include insulation is allowed to project up to an additional eight inches into the setbacks on all sides if the building is to be used for residential housing. Chapter 17.80 NONCONFORMING USES Page 72 of 72