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