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Attachment j <br /> Proposed Amendments to the January 29th Comprehensive Plan Draft and Easton Subarea Plan Draft Kittitas County 2026 Periodic Update <br /> Page#/Section in Batch#2 PC Batch#3—CDS Recommended amendments to Batch#2 Rationale <br /> additional recommended StFikethFGU&Sindicated CDS proposed amendments to Batch#2 recommendations.Where <br /> amendments to January 29th Words are in rea,the language is proposed by CDS and intended to be included. <br /> Draft underlined is text ro osed in Batch#2 1 P Ian nin Commission Chan es <br /> Over the the legal creation of a wide ranee of parcel sizes,from quarter-acre parceIs_and <br /> clustered lots to the now-required five-acre parcels.This patchwork of varying parcel sizes Propose language to be"a minimum of five acres". <br /> has helped shape the coup s distinctive rural character outside the UGAs and incorporated This change more clearly defines the size <br /> cities.However,because of the requirements of the Washin on State Growth Management requirements of newly created parcels. <br /> Page 26,Section 2.2.9,in Batch cities. <br /> most of these existing parcels are considered nonconforming lots,and most newlY <br /> created parcels must be a minimum of five acres.That shift_issroducing a more homogenized The term"developed"is a technical term to <br /> development pattern across the county,while also consuming more of the remaining land describe a wider range of land uses. <br /> suitable For future development as five-acre parcels become the predominant new Iot size. <br /> Most of these,now considered,nonconforming lots have been fwilt-ea developed. <br /> The County may consider inclusion of those nonconforming lots that have not been built on <br /> for inclusion as sending sites in the Transfer of Development Rights TDR program or a <br /> similar incentive programs. <br /> Nonconforming lots are lots that do not meet the County's current zoning standards,present <br /> a challenge to the County's plans to preserve the rural character of the county outside urhan <br /> growth areas.One of the most common n onconfo rm iti es in the county is 3•acre_ru_ra_I_Iots. <br /> Page 27,Section 2.2.9,in Batch thf9u*h�eEese a�,�,a,,,,,m rat +;aR"that RO 1 n..,.- �49 OR Ka#*t. Recommend removing the 3rd paragraph and keep <br /> n iSCTRITTe�CFTe�Ql�01 T..CTI�l1 <br /> #2 remaining to improve clarity on nonconforming lots. <br /> Legally created nonconforming lots pose a unique obstacle for development in Kitt itas <br /> County.Some may have unique conditions that create a barrier to development.These often <br /> need to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis,it is difficult to determine the full development <br /> potential of these lots in rural areas. <br /> Over time,the County may consider inclusion of those nonconforming Iots most capable of <br /> future development for inclusion as sending areas in a Transfer of Development Rights FDRI <br /> program or a similar incentive program. <br /> Page 34,Section 2.3.3,in Batch LU-1321 Consider developing a program to transfer density from properties owned by state County staff propose taking a closer look at this <br /> #2 and federal agencies to cities and rural areas where appropriate. policy change to ensure there is an avenue for <br /> pursuing it under the GMA. <br /> May 2026 Links in this document are available to download at https://www.kittitascounty2026.com/ Page 4 of 18 <br />