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Kittitas County,WA <br /> § 17A.01.070 KITTITAS COUNTY CODE § 17A.01.070 <br /> standards may be developed as permitted by the land use regulations of the local government so <br /> long as such development conforms to all other requirements of the Growth Management Act <br /> (GMA). <br /> 2. Non-conforming structures: <br /> a. Nonconforming structures may remain and be maintained and; repaired pursuant to KCC <br /> 17A.01.050.3.m.;Nonconforming structures may be renovated, and remodeled, provided such <br /> activity does not enlarge or expand the structure beyond the allowances in this section. <br /> b. Nonconforming structures may be enlarged or expanded one time,provided: <br /> i. The enlargement does not extend closer to the critical area than the existing primary <br /> structure or farther into the minimum side yard setback; <br /> ii. The enlargement does not expand the footprint of the existing structure by more than 200 <br /> square feet in a lateral direction; <br /> iii. The enlargement does not cause new direct wetland or stream impact; and <br /> iv. Mitigation of impacts to disturbed critical areas or buffers is provided in accordance with <br /> this title. The County may consult with agencies of expertise to ensure plan adequacy. <br /> C. Nonconforming single-family residences may increase their height within the existing structural <br /> footprint up to maximum of thirty-five(35) feet. <br /> d. A nonconforming structure which is moved any distance must be brought into conformance with <br /> this Title and the Act. <br /> e. Damaged nonconforming structures outside frequently flooded areas may be reconstructed to <br /> those configurations existing immediately prior to the time the development was damaged. <br /> Reconstruction of nonconforming development located in frequently flooded areas shall comply <br /> with reconstruction regulations contained within the Kittitas County Flood Prevention Ordinance <br /> (KCC Chapter 14.08-December 2014). <br /> 3. Nonconforming uses: <br /> a. Nonconforming uses may be continued consistent with their lawfully established scale and range <br /> of uses pursuant to KCC 17A.01.050.3.m. <br /> b. A structure which is being or has been used for a nonconforming use may be used for a different <br /> nonconforming use only upon written approval by the Director and may be approved only upon <br /> a finding that: <br /> i. No reasonable alternative conforming use is practical because of the configuration of the <br /> structure and/or the property; <br /> ii. The proposed use will be at least as consistent with the policies and provisions of the Act <br /> and this Title and as compatible with the uses in the area as the pre-existing use <br /> iii. The use or development is enlarged, intensified, increased or altered only to the minimum <br /> amount necessary to achieve the intended functional purpose; <br /> iv. The structure(s) associated with the nonconforming use shall not be expanded in a manner <br /> that increases the extent of the non-conformity,including encroachment into areas such as <br /> setbacks, and any critical areas and/or associated buffers where new structures, use, or <br /> development would not be allowed; <br /> Downloaded from https:Hecode360.com/KI6857 on 2025-05-15 <br />