HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Adopting SPPF Regulations and Rescinding MoratoriumBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Ordinance No. 2018-_______
An Ordinance Amending Kittitas County Code Title 17 for the Purpose of Creating Standards and Criteria for the Siting of Solar Power Production Facilities and Rescinding the Moratorium
on Accepting Applications forSolar Projects That Qualify As Major Alternative Energy Facilitieswithin Kittitas County
WHEREAS,This ordinance, revising Kittitas County Code, contains two sections of findings and two exhibits for amendments as follows:
Section I – Procedural Findings
Section II – Final Decision and Signatures
Exhibit A – New Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.61C
Exhibit B –Amendments to Other Sections of Kittitas County Code Associated with Solar Regulations
SECTION I – PROCEDURAL FINDINGS
WHEREAS,In 2016 strong interest developed in the creation of solar projects within Kittitas County and its agricultural areas; and
WHEREAS,Agricultural industry provides a large portion of the economic base within Kittitas County; and
WHEREAS,According to current Kittitas County Code, Major alternative energy facilitiesinclude hydroelectric plant, solar farm, or wind farm as indicated within KCC 17.61.010(9); and
WHEREAS,Concern was expressed in public hearings and public comments that solar projects that qualify as major alternative energy facilities are planned for lands used for agriculture;
and
WHEREAS,RCW 36.70A.390 allows adoption of a moratorium on land use activities for sixty (60) days without holding a public hearing; and
WHEREAS,On January 10, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously called for an immediate moratorium on all applications for solar projects that qualify as major alternative
energy facilities; and
WHEREAS,A public hearing must be held within sixty (60) days of the moratorium’s enactment and findings of fact must be made to support the action; and
WHEREAS,After due notice the Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on March 9, 2017 at 6 p.m. where public testimony was received in regards to the moratorium; and
WHEREAS,After consideration of the staff report, public comment, and evidence submitted, the Board ordered that all applications for solar projects that qualify as major alternative
energy facilities not be accepted for (6) months from January 10, 2017; and
WHEREAS, According to RCW 36.70A.390, a moratorium may be effective for up to one (1) year when a work plan is developed for related studies; and
WHEREAS,A work plan was developed and adopted with Ordinance No. 2017-004; and
WHEREAS,After due notice the Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on July 10, 2017 at 6 p.m. where public testimony was received regarding the moratorium and proposed work plan;
and
WHEREAS,After consideration of the staff report and work plan, public comment, and evidence submitted, the Board decided that the moratorium for solar projects that qualify as major
alternative energy facilities shall be extended for an additional six months.
WHEREAS,A Solar Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee was formed at Resolution No. 2017-133 in accordance with the adopted work plan; and
WHEREAS,The Solar Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee met several times and conducted one community open house in order to draft standards and criteria for siting of solar facilities,
but the standards were not ready for hearing or adoption when the moratorium was set to expire on January 10, 2018; and
WHEREAS,After due notice the Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on January 3, 2018 at 6 p.m. where public testimony was received regarding the moratorium; and
WHEREAS,After consideration of the staff report, public comment, and evidence submitted, the Board decided that the moratorium for solar projects that qualify as major alternative energy
facilities shall be extended until July 10, 2018; and
WHEREAS,The Solar Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee finished its work and recommended draft standards and criteria for siting of solar facilities on March 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS,The Board of County Commissioners conducted a work session with the Solar Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee on March 30, 2018 and directed staff to make certain revisions
to the proposed standards and criteria; and
WHEREAS,Staff made the revisions and scheduled the proposed standards and criteria for a public hearing before the Kittitas County Planning Commission on May 22, 2018; and
WHEREAS,After due notice the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. where public testimony was received; and
WHEREAS,After consideration of the staff report, public comment, and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed standards and criteria
with amendments; and
WHEREAS,A public hearing was scheduled before the Board of County Commissioners to consider the recommendation from the Planning Commission and to consider whether or not to extend the
moratorium, and
WHEREAS,After due notice the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on June 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. where public testimony was received; and
WHEREAS,After consideration of the staff report, Planning Commission recommendation, public comment, and evidence submitted, the Board of Commissioners directed staff to make further
revisions to the proposed standards and criteria, and decided that the moratorium for solar projects that qualify as major alternative energy facilities shall be extended until January
10, 2019, or until standards and criteria are adopted, whichever occurs first; and
WHEREAS,Staff made the revisions and scheduled the proposed standards and criteria for a public hearing before the Board of Commissioners on September 10, 2018; and
WHEREAS,After due notice the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on September 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. where public testimony was received; and
WHEREAS,After consideration of the staff report, Planning Commission recommendation, public comment, and evidence submitted, the Board of Commissioners determined that the proposed regulations
are consistent with and implement the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with RCW 36.70A.040 and KCC 15B.04.010 because the proposed regulations would create criteria and design standards
for the siting of solar facilities, preserve rural character, and protect and preserve resource lands; and
WHEREAS,The Board directed staff to prepare enabling documents with certain amendments to the proposed regulations.
SECTION II – FINAL DECISION AND SIGNATURES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, that the Board of County Commissioners, after due deliberation, hereby approves the amendments to Kittitas County Code regarding Solar Power Production
Facilities as shown in the attached “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit B” which shall become effective at 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2018; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Community Development Services Director and Prosecutor’s Office are hereby authorized to make any corrections necessary to remedy any scrivener’s errors
contained in the attached “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit B” without additional Board action; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the official Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map is hereby adopted as identified by the signature of the Chairperson of the Board and attested
by the Clerk of the Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDAINED, that the moratorium enacted at Resolution No. 2017-027 on February 7, 2017 andOrdinance No. 2017-002 on March 13, 2017 and extended by Ordinance
No. 2017-004 on July 18, 2017, Ordinance No. 2018-003 on January 3, 2018, and Ordinance No. 2018-013 on July 3, 2018 is hereby rescinded effective October 2, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDAINED, that after 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2018, applications for Solar Power Production Facilities may be accepted and processed by Kittitas County consistent
with the requirement of the revisions to Kittitas County Code contained in the attached “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit B.”ADOPTED this __2nd_day of ___October____, 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
_______________________________
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman
_______________________________
Obie O’Brien, Vice-Chairman
_______________________________
Cory Wright, CommissionerATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM:
☐Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
☐Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz__________________________Neil Caulkins,Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Exhibit A
New Kittitas CountyCode Chapter 17.61C:
Chapter 17.61C
SOLAR POWER PRODUCTION FACILITIES
17.61C.010 Purpose.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish a process for recognition and designation of properties in Kittitas County suitable for the location of Solar Power Production
Facilities (SPPF), to protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life of the general public, to allow for development while protecting existing agricultural resources and rural
character, to comply with the goals and requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act, and to ensure compatibility with land uses in the vicinity of these facilities.
17.61C.020 Definitions
The following definitions shall be used in conjunction with the administration of this chapter:
“Glare” means the effect produced by light with intensity sufficient to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility.
“Operator” means the person responsible for the overall operation and management of a solar energy project.
“Owner” means the person who owns all or a portion of a solar energy project.
“Perimeter” means the property lines for a lot, tract, or parcel that a Solar Power Production Facility is located on.
“Photovoltaic” means materials and devices that absorb sunlight and convert it directly into electricity.
“Solar Array” means a grouping of multiple solar modules with purpose of collecting or converting solar energy.
“Solar Cell” means smallest basic solar electric device which generates electricity when exposed to light.
“Solar Equipment” means Items including a solar photovoltaic cell, module, panel, or array, or solar hot air or water collector device panels, lines, pumps, batteries, mounting brackets,
framing and possibly foundations or other structures used for or intended to be used for collection of solar energy.
“Solar Module” means a grouping of solar cells with the purpose of collecting or converting solar energy.
“Solar Panel” means that part or portion of a Solar Power Production System containing one or more receptive cells or modules, the purpose of which is to convert solar energy to electricity.
“Solar Power Production Facilities” or “SPPF” means a utility on an area of land designated for the purpose of producing photovoltaic electricity with a nameplate capacity of over one
hundred kilowatts (100 KW) and includes, but is not limited to, an assembly of solar panels and solar equipment that converts sunlight into electricity and then stores and/or transfers
that electricity. Solar Power Production Facilities may include mechanical buildings and other uses that are typical to a SPPF, however offices and other commercial uses are prohibited.
17.61C.030 Adoption of Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map
The official Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The official Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay
Mapshall be identified by the signature of the Chairperson of the Board and attested by the Clerk of the Board.
No changes of any nature shall be made to the Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map except in conformity with the procedures set forth in KCC Title 15B.
17.61C.040 Solar Overlay Zones
As a rural county, the protection of existing agricultural resources is a priority. The following solar overlay zones are established to preserve prime agricultural land by designating
areas of the county that are appropriate for the siting of SPPFs:
Solar Overlay Zone 1 consists of lands designated by the Washington State Department of Agriculture as agricultural land uses on its agricultural land use geodatabase.
Solar Overlay Zone 2 consists of lands that are not designated by Washington State Department of Agricultural as agricultural land uses on its agricultural land use geodatabase.
17.61C.050 Permitting Requirements
Except as provided in 17.61C.060, the placement or construction of an SPPF on any properties identified as Solar Overlay Zone 1 on the Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map is
prohibited. The placement or construction of an SPPF in Solar Overlay Zone 2 shall require conditional use permit approval.
17.61C.060 Permitting Exceptions
The placement or construction of an SPPF on properties in Solar Overlay Zone 1 may be allowed subject to conditional use permit approval, in the following locations:
Lands that do not contain soils suited for agricultural uses as described by the United States Department of Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Service Soil Survey of Kittitas
County Area, Washington.
Lands that have been converted to roads, parking lots, runways, or similar uses prior to October 2, 2018.
Rooftops of buildings existing prior to October 2, 2018.
Airport Safety Zones.
Powerline Rights-of-Way.
Highway Interchanges.
17.61C.070 Submittal Requirements
The following shall be submitted for all SPPF applications:
A site plan drawn to an appropriate scale that identifies all existing and proposed structures, setbacks, access routes, proposed road improvements, residential uses within one quarter
of a mile of the project perimeter, existing utilities, pipelines, transmission lines, proposed utility lines, utility and maintenance structures, existing and proposed drainage areas,
topography, proposed grading/landscaping, areas of natural vegetation removal and any re-vegetation methods, weed control, dust and erosion controls, any critical areas (as defined in
KCC 17A) on or abutting the property, and any other relevant items identified by Community Development Services.
An affidavit of agreement between lot owner and facilities owner or operator (when applicable) confirming that permission has been granted to propose, construct and/or operate an SPPF.
A written compliance narrative addressing how the proposal meets the approval criteria in KCC 17.60A.015 and KCC 17.61C.080, .090, and .100.
A noxious weed management plan outlining methods, maintenance schedules, and any potential soil viability impacts.
A stormwater management plan prepared in accordance with KCC 12.06 that includes any proposed ground disturbance and mitigation measures (such as reseeding with appropriate vegetation)
to contain storm water runoff.
A decommissioning plan demonstrating compliance with KCC 17.61C.100(2).
A water rights retention plan, if applicable.
17.61C.080 Procedures
The following procedures shall be followed for all SPPF applications:
SPPF applications shall be processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Kittitas County Code 15A.
Public notice of proposed SPPFs shall be provided to all property owners within one (1) mile of the proposed project site.
17.61C.090 Development Standards
SPPFs shall comply with the following developments standards:
SPPFs shall be screened or shall be enclosed by fencing a minimum of eight (8) feet in height. Screening and/or fencing shall be consistent with the surrounding character and utilize
landscaping and/or native vegetation strategies to screen the facility from routine view of public right-of-ways or adjacent residential property. When fencing is used, the type and
style of fencing shall also reflect any safety concerns specific to the general public and adjacent wildlife.
Glare shall not negatively impact surrounding properties, wildlife, or livestock.
Glare resistant panels shall be required for SPPFs located within an airport overlay zone.
Any lighting shall be shielded and downward-facing to contain light within the perimeter of the facility to the maximum extent possible.
All solar equipment associated with a SPPF shall meet the minimum zoning setbacks for the zoning district in which the SPPF is located, or 25 feet, whichever is greater.
SPPF solar equipment shall not exceed a maximum of 20 feet in height as measured from grade at the base of the equipment to its highest point during operation. (See Figure 17.61C-1)
The construction and operation of all SPPFs shall be consistent with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including but not limited to, safety, construction, electrical,
communication, and fire requirements. All solar equipment and other structures shall comply with local and state building codes.
Construction or maintenance activities shall not result in the unabated introduction or spread of noxious weeds and other undesirable weed species.
A Kittitas County Fire Marshal-approved fire management plan shall be provided by the applicant prior to building permit approval.
The manufacturers’ or installers’ identification and appropriate warning signage shall be posted at the site in a clear and visible manner at the entrance and along any fencing.
A sign consistent with KCC 17.70 shall be provided that shall identify the owner of the facility and provide a 24-hour emergency contact and phone number.
All solar equipment shall comply with the most current edition of the National Electrical Code.
Any water rights associated with the subject property for an SPPF shall be retained through the life of the facility.
Figure 17.61C-1
17.61C.100 Review Criteria
Kittitas County may approve an SPPF application only when the following requirements have been met:
The proposed SPPF is consistent with the conditional use permit review criteria contained in KCC 17.60.015.
The proposed SPPF is in compliance with the Kittitas County Critical Areas Ordinance (KCC Title 17A) and Shoreline Master Program (KCC Title 17B), and Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP).
Environmental impactsincluding but not limited to wildlife habitat, migration routes and critical areas have been mitigated. If the project is found to have potential environmental
impacts, the applicant shall provide sufficient mitigation strategies to the satisfaction of Kittitas County.
The proposed SPPF is in compliance with the Storm Water Management Standards of KCC 12.06.
17.61C.110 Abandonment and Decommissioning
Abandonment Requirements:
SPPFs which have not generated electricity that is sold for commercial use within eighteen (18) months shall be removed at the owner/operator’s expense. Owners/operators may be required
to provide proof of electricity generation as requested by Kittitas County.
The Planning Official, Building Official, Code Enforcement Officer or designee may issue a Notice of Abandonment to the owner/operator of the facility. The owner/operator shall have
the right to respond to the Notice of Abandonment within 30 days from the Notice receipt date. The Building Official, Code Enforcement Officer or designee may withdraw the Notice of
Abandonment and notify the owner/operator that the Notice has been withdrawn if the owner/operator provides sufficient information to demonstrate that the facility has not been abandoned
which may include documentation or certification by the owner/operator of the electrical grid that the SPPF has met the requirement of 17.61C.090 (1)(a).
If the owner/operator fails to respond to the Notice of Abandonment or if after review by the Planning Official, Building Official, Code Enforcement Officer or designee it is determined
that the facility has been abandoned or discontinued, the owner/operator of the facility shall remove the SPPF at the owner/operator’s sole expense within 3-months of receipt of the
Notice of Abandonment. If the owner/operator fails to physically remove the facility after the Notice of Abandonment procedure, the County shall have the authority toenter the subject
property, physically remove the facility and recover costs associated with that removal from the property owner/operator.
Decommissioning Requirements:
The site shall be restored within six (6) months of removal.
Restoration of the site shall consist of the following:
Dismantle and removal of all photovoltaic solar power generation facilities including modules, mountings, foundations, gravel beds, inverters, wiring, and storage devices.
Private access road areas shall be restored by removing gravel and restoring surface grade and soil, unless the landowner directs otherwise.
After removal of the structures and roads the area, if disturbed during SFFP construction and operation, shall be graded as close as is reasonable possible to its original contours or
contours advantageous for agricultural operations and the soils shall be restored to a condition compatible with farm uses or consistent with other resource uses. Re-vegetation shall
include plant species suited to the area, or planting by landowner of agricultural crops, as appropriate, and shall be consistent with noxious weed control measures.
Proponents of any SPPF shall demonstrate decommission assurances to Kittitas County in the form of a surety bond or escrow account to cover the cost of removal in the event the facility
must be removed by Kittitas County. The intent of this requirement is to guarantee performance (not just provide financial insurance) to protect the public interest and the County budget
from an unanticipated, unwarranted burden to decommission a SPPF. The proponent shall submit a fully inclusive estimate of the costs associated with removal prepared by a qualified Washington
State licensed engineer that is accepted by Kittitas County. The decommissioning funds shall be equivalent to 125% of the engineer’s estimated cost for the purpose of guaranteeing completion
of the work. The decommissioning assurance shall be reevaluated every five (5) years to ensure sufficient funds for decommissioning, and if deemed appropriate at that time, the amount
of decommissioning funds shall be adjusted accordingly.
Exhibit B
Amendments to Other Sections of Kittitas County Code Associated with Solar Regulations
15A.03.060 Notice of application.
Kittitas County shall provide a notice of application to the public and the departments and agencies with jurisdiction. If Kittitas County has made a SEPA determination of significance
under Chapter 43.21C RCW concurrently with the notice of application, the notice of application shall be combined with the determination of significance and scoping notice. Nothing in
this subsection prevents a determination of significance and scoping notice from being issued prior to a notice of application.
The notice of application shall be provided within 14 days after the determination of completeness in the following method:
Publishing notice, including at least the project location in other than a legal description, brief description of project, type of permit(s) required, comment period dates, and location
where the complete application may be reviewed in the newspaper of general circulation in the general area where the proposal is located or in a local land use newsletter published by
Kittitas County. Additional legal notice may be published for development applications located in the upper county in newspapers published at least weekly, in addition to the legal publishing
requirement in the official county paper of record.
Notifying public or private groups with known interest in a certain proposal or in the type of proposal being considered.
Mailing to adjacent landowners. Adjacent landowners are the owners of real property, as shown by the records of the county assessor, located within 500 feet of any portion of the boundary
of the proposal's tax parcel or lot of record (real property). If the owner of the real property which is proposed for activity owns another parcel or parcels of real property which
lie adjacent to the real property proposed for activity, notice shall be given to owners of real property located within 500 feet of any portion of the boundaries of such adjacently
located parcels of real property owned by the owner of the real property proposed for activity. Mailed notice for Solar Power Production Facilities shall be provided in accordance with
KCC 17.61C.080(2).
Notifying the news media.
Posting notice via the Kittitas County Website.
Posting the site as outlined in KCC 15A.03.110.
Chapter 17.61
UTILITIES
Sections
17.61.010 Definitions.
17.61.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
17.61.030 Review criteria - Special utilities and associated facilities.
17.61.040 Communication facilities - Administrative review - General requirements.
17.61.010 Definitions.
"Utility" or "utilities" means the supply, treatment and distribution, as appropriate, of gas, gas meter stations, municipal domestic and irrigation water, sewage, storm water, electricity,
telephone, fiber-optic and cable television. Such utilities consist of both the service activity along with the physical facilities necessary for the utilities to be supplied, except
for associated facilities and special utilities as defined herein. Electric vehicle infrastructure, as provided for in Chapter 17.66, is not a "utility" or "utilities".
"Special utility" or "special utilities" shall mean the following:
Natural gas, synthetic fuel gas, or liquefied petroleum gas pipelines operating at a pressure which results in a hoop stress of 20 percent or more of the specified minimum yield strength;
Electrical transmission lines exceeding 115,000 volts;
Electrical substations;
Cellular, mobile or fiber-optic telecommunication facilities;
Geothermal power facilities;
Minor thermal power plant facilities; 7. Minor alternative energy facilities.
"Antenna" or "antennas" means any system of poles, panels, rods, dishes, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals.
"Associated facility" or "associated facilities" means a land use whose principal purpose involves the distribution, processing, storage, handling, or other related and supporting activities
necessary for a special utility, not including administrative activities or offices.
"Communication facility" or "communication facilities" means any real property or portion thereof used for the reception, transmission and/or regeneration of electromagnetic and light
signals, including but not limited to cellular, fiber-optic, microwave, mobile radio, radio, satellite, and television mediums. The term does not include poles or lattice-work towers
supporting aboveground distribution or transmission lines for utility services such as electricity, telephone, or cable television. Communication facilities consist of all buildings,
transmission structures, and other appurtenant improvements necessary for the support, shelter and operation of applicable communication equipment.
"Fuel cell" or "fuel cells" means a device which uses an electrochemical process to produce electrical energy using as its fuel source natural gas, methanol, propane, or like fuel.
"Geothermal power facility" or "geothermal facility" means a facility used to produce electricity by extracting and converting the natural thermal energy of the earth. The term does
not include ground-source heat pumps or the direct use of geothermal energy for the heating of buildings located on or adjacent to the subject property.
"Hydroelectric plant" or "hydroelectric plants" means a facility used to produce electricity by converting the kinetic energy of flowing water to electric power. Hydroelectric facilities
include but may not be limited to a dam, powerhouse apparatus (penstock, turbines and generators), step-up transformers, and any other buildings, support structures, or other related
improvements necessary for the generation of electric power. The term does not include irrigation diversion dams, electrical distribution or transmission lines, or electrical substations
otherwise regulated by this chapter.
"Major alternative energy facility" means a hydroelectric plant, or wind farm that is not a minor alternative energy facility.
"Major thermal power plant facility" or "major thermal power plant facilities" means an electrical generating facility that utilizes nuclear or fossil fuels with output exceeding 10
mva.
"Minor alternative energy facility" or "minor alternative energy system" means a fuel cell or a facility for the production of electrical energy that:
Uses as its fuel either solar, wind not more than 100 kW and subject to the development standards in KCC 17.61 B.050, or hydropower;
Is located on the power beneficiary's premises;
Is intended primarily to offset part or all of the beneficiary's requirements for electricity; and
Is secondary to the beneficiary's use of the premises for other lawful purpose(s); or
Is intended to mitigate electrical system improvement requirements.
"Minor thermal power plant facility" or "minor thermal power plant facilities" means an electrical generating facility that utilizes nuclear or fossil fuels with an output of at least
one mva but equal to or less than 10 mva.
"Normal maintenance" includes those usual acts to prevent a decline, lapse, or cessation from a lawfully established condition. "Normal repair" means to restore a development to a state
comparable to its original condition within a reasonable period after decay or partial destruction.
"Utility corridor" or "utility corridors" means a lineal transportation route utilized by one or more special utilities.
"Wind farm" means a single wind turbine exceeding 120 feet in height above grade or more than one wind turbine of any size proposed and/or constructed by the same person or group of
persons on the same or adjoining tax parcels. The term does not include turbines mounted to existing structures principally used for other lawful purposes (such as buildings or electric
utility poles) provided the nacelle does not extend more than 20 feet above the uppermost portion of the structure to which it is mounted or attached.
"Wind turbine" or "wind turbines" means any of various machines used to produce electricity by converting the kinetic energy of wind to rotational, mechanical and electrical energy.
Wind turbines consist of the turbine apparatus (rotor, nacelle and tower) and any other buildings, support structures, or other related improvements necessary for the generation of electric
power. The term does not include electrical distribution or transmission lines, or electrical substations otherwise regulated by this chapter. (Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2011-013 , 2011;
Ord. 2001-12 (part), 2001: Ord. 2000-06 (part), 2000; Ord. 99-14 (part), 1999: Ord. 98-17 (part), 1998)
17.61.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
Utilities shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts.
Minor alternative energy facilities shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts, provided the following limitations shall apply to wind turbines located within urban growth areas:
Wind turbines shall not exceed a total height of 75 feet above grade; and
Rotors shall not exceed 30 feet in diameter.
Minor thermal power plant facilities may be authorized by the Community Development Services director as an administrative conditional use in all zoning districts, pursuant to the criteria
and procedures of this chapter and KCC Title 15A.
Major alternative energy facilities may be authorized in the Agriculture-20, forest and range, commercial agriculture, and commercial forest zones as follows:
Wind farms may be authorized pursuant to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.61A;
All other major alternative energy facilities may be authorized as a conditional use.
Major thermal power plant facilities may be authorized as a conditional use in the Agriculture-20, forest and range, commercial agriculture, and commercial forest zones.
Special utilities may be authorized as a conditional use in all zoning districts, except for minor thermal power plant facilities as provided in subsection C of this section, and communication
facilities as provided in KCC 17.61.040. Normal maintenance and repair of existing developments shall be a permitted use for both nonconforming and lawfully established special utilities.
Associated facilities may be authorized as a conditional use in the general industrial zone (KCC Chapter 17.52).
All conditional use requests and administrative appeals sale be reviewed pursuant to the procedures contained in KCC Title 15A, Project Permit Application Process, and the criteria contained
in KCC Chapter 17.60, Conditional Uses, this chapter, and other applicable law.
Nothing in this chapter is intended to interfere with the storage and/or distribution of products associated with on-site natural resource activities, including but not limited to fossil
fuels. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2002-19 (part), 2002; Ord. 2001-12 (part), 2001: Ord. 2000-06 (part), 2000; Ord. 99-14 (part), 1999: Ord. 98-17
(part), 1998)
17.61.030 Review criteria - Special utilities and associated facilities.
The Hearing Examiner shall determine that adequate measures have been undertaken by the proponent of the special utility and/or associated facility to reduce the risk of accidents caused
by hazardous materials.
The Hearing Examiner, as required by existing statutes, shall determine that the proposed special utility and/or associated facilities are essential or desirable to the public convenience
and/or not detrimental or injurious to the public health or safety, or to the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
The Hearing Examiner shall determine that the proposed special utility and/or associated facilities will not be unreasonably detrimental to the economic welfare of the county and/or
that it will not create excessive public cost for public services by finding that:
It will be adequately serviced by existing services such as highways, roads, police and fire protection, emergency response, and drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewers,
and schools; or
The applicant shall provide such services or facilities.
Special utilities and/or associated facilities as defined by this chapter shall use public rights-of-way or established utility corridors when reasonable. Although Kittitas County may
map utility corridors, it is recognized and reaffirmed that the use of such corridors is subject to conditional use approval and just compensation to the landowner for the use of such
corridor. While a utility corridor may be used for more than one utility or purpose, each utility or use should be negotiated with the landowner as a separate easement, right-of-way,
or other agreement, or other arrangement between the landowner and all owners of interests in the property. Any county map which shows utility corridors shall designate such corridors
as "private land closed to trespass and public use" where such corridors are on private land. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to conflict with the right of eminent domain.
The Hearing Examiner shall consider industry standards, available technology, and proposed design technology for special utilities and associated facilities in promulgating conditions
of approval.
The construction and installation of utilities and special utilities may necessitate the importation of fill material which may result in the displacement of native material. The incidental
generation of earthen spoils resulting from the construction and/or installment of a utility or special utility, and the removal of said material from the development site shall not
require a separate zoning conditional use permit.
The operation of some utilities and special utilities identified within this chapter may necessitate unusual parcel configurations and/or parcel sizes. Such parcels:
Need not conform with applicable zoning requirements; provided, they comply with the procedures provided in KCC Title 16, Subdivisions, and so long as used for a utility or special utility;
Are not eligible for any other use or any rights allowed to nonconforming lots in the event the utility or special utility use ceases;
Shall continue to be aggregated to the area of the parent parcel for all other zoning and subdivision requirements applicable to the parent parcel. (Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2001-12
(part), 2001: Ord. 2000-06 (part), 2000; Ord. 99-14 (part), 1999: Ord. 98-17 (part), 1998)
17.61.040 Communication facilities - Administrative review - General requirements.
Communication facilities may be authorized by the Community Development Services director as an administrative conditional use in all zoning districts, pursuant to the criteria and procedures
of this chapter and KCC Title 15A and KCC 17.60. An administrative conditional use permit is not required for the operation of amateur or noncommercial communication equipment as defined
by FCC regulations under Part 95D and Part 97 CFR (i.e., citizen band, ham radio).
Construction of all improvements shall be completed within one year of the date of permit issuance except as provided for in subsections E and F of this section.
The property line setback shall be 1.2 times the height of the structure. The lot line setback requirements of this title may be reduced by the Community Development Services director,
in order to improve the facilities' reception and/or transmission capabilities or to achieve greater levels of audible or visual screening provided the applicant can provide evidence
that it would not be possible for the tower to fall on neighboring properties. Communication facilities shall be designed to blend with existing surroundings; provided, no conflicts
exist with existing Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration regulations relating to aircraft safety. This should be achieved through the use of compatible
colors and materials, and alternative site placement to allow the use of topography, existing vegetation or other structures to screen the proposed transmission support structure from
adjacent lands.
The co-location of antennas on both existing and proposed transmission structures is encouraged. Communication antennas shall be permitted outright in all zoning districts provided the
following:
An antenna shall not extend more than six feet horizontally from any structure to which it is attached.
An antenna shall not extend vertically more than 15 feet above the uppermost portion of the structure to which it is mounted or attached.
Modifications to, including the expansion of, existing approved communication facilities shall be outright permitted; provided, there is no increase in the height of the transmission
tower. For purposes of this subsection, "transmission tower" means a pole or lattice-work structure specifically designed and intended to support antenna and related communication equipment.
(Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-12 (part), 2001: Ord. 2000-06 (part), 2000)
Chapter 17.15
ALLOWED USES
Sections
17.15.010 Categories of uses established.
17.15.020 Establishment of zoning use tables.
17.15.030 Interpretation of tables.
17.15.040 Zoning use tables.
17.15.050 Allowed uses in resource lands.
17.15.060 Allowed uses in rural non-LAMIRD lands.
17.15.070 Allowed uses in rural LAMIRD lands.
17.15.080 Allowed uses in urban lands.
17.15.010 Categories of uses established
This chapter establishes permitted, permitted administrative, administrative conditional use and conditional uses, by zone, for all properties within Kittitas County. All uses in a given
zone are one (1) of four (4) types:
Permitted Use. Land uses allowed outright within a zone classification and subject to provisions within the Kittitas County Code.
Permitted Administrative Use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone classification following review under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60B.
Administrative Conditional Use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone classification following review under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60A.
Conditional Use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone classification following review and hearing under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60A.
(Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.020 Establishment of zoning use tables
The allowed use tables in this chapter establish allowed uses in the various zoning classifications and whether the use is allowed as "Permitted," "Permitted Administrative," "Administrative
Conditional" or "Conditional." The zone classification is located at the top of the table and the specific use is located on the far-left of the vertical column of these tables. (Ord.
2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.030 Interpretation of tables.
Legend. The following letters have the following meanings when they appear in the box at the intersection of the column and the row:
P
Permitted Use
PA
Permitted Administrative Use
AC
Administrative Conditional Use
CU
Conditional Use
Definitions. Uses defined in KCC Chapter 17.08 are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Additional Use-Related Conditions. The small numbers (superscript) in a cell indicate additional requirements or detailed information for uses in specific zones. Those additional requirements
can be found in the footnotes that follow each allowed use table. All applicable Federal, State and local requirements shall govern a use whether specifically identified in this chapter
or not.
The Director has the authority to allow uses that are substantially similar to an allowed use listed on the table subject to the same review procedures as the substantially similar use.
In such cases, all adjacent property owners shall be given official notification for an opportunity to appeal such decisions within ten working days pursuant to Title 15A of this code,
Project permit application process, except in the case of PUDs located inside the UGA where determination of substantially similar uses shall be made by the planning commission during
review of the development plan required under KCC 17.36.030.
Accessory uses. The administrative official has the authority to permit uses that are customarily incidental to an allowed use listed on the table.
(Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.040
There are four (4) separate tables addressing the following general land use designations (Resource Lands, Rural Non-LAMIRD Lands, Rural LAMIRD Lands, Urban Lands) and zone classifications:
Resource Lands
Commercial Agriculture
Commercial Forest
Rural Non-LAMIRD Lands
Rural Residential
Agriculture 5
Rural 5
Planned Unit Development
Rural Working
Agriculture 20
Forest and Range
Rural Recreation
Master Planned Resort
General Commercial
Rural Recreation
Planned Unit Development
Rural LAMIRD Lands
Residential
Residential 2
Agriculture 3
Agriculture 20
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest Range
Planned Unit Development
Urban Lands
Residential
Urban Residential
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest Range
Planned Unit Development
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.050 Allowed Uses in Resource Lands.
17.15.050.1 Resource Use Table
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
*See KCC Chapter 17.08 Definitions
Resource
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
A. Agriculture
Animal boarding*
P
P
Agricultural Enhanced Uses*
P30
P30
Agriculture processing*
CU 17
Agriculture production*
P
P
Agriculture sales*, Produce Farm
P16 / AC28
Agriculture sales
CU
Dairy
CU
CU
Feedlot*
CU
CU
Grazing*
P
P
Marijuana Processing*
Marijuana Production*
Marijuana, retail sales*
Nurseries
P
Riding academies
CU
Small-scale event facility*
AC25/ CU
U-Pick/U-Cut Operations*
AC29
AC29
Farm Visit*
AC29
Commercial Activities associated with agriculture*
AC
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
B. Civic Cultural Uses
Cemetery
P13
Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges*
AC24
Cultural and educational facilities
Libraries
Meeting facilities
Museums and galleries
Religious institutions*
CU
School, public or private*
CU12
Interpretive Center*
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-agriculture products
Bank
Bed and breakfast*
AC
Clinic*
Day care facilities*
Funeral home/mortuary
Hospital*
Hospital, animal or veterinary*
Hotel/motel
Office*
Restaurant
Retail sales,* general
Retail sales,* lumber and building materials
Retail sales,* vehicles and equipment
Services
Shooting range*
CU23
CU23
Taverns
Temporary sales office
Vehicle/equipment service and repair*
P22
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
D. Industrial
Airport*
P20
P21
Asphalt/concrete plants
Forest product processing* (portable)
P
Forest product processing* (permanent)
CU
Freighting and trucking yard or terminal*
Hazardous waste storage*
Hazardous waste treatment*
Impound/towing yard*
Junkyard*
Manufacturing*
Mini-warehouse
Refuse disposal/recycle*
CU
CU
Research laboratories
Wastewater treatment
Warehousing and distribution
PA27/CU26
Wholesale business
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
E. Recreation
Campground*
CU18
Golf course*
Guest ranch or Guest Farm*
CU
Parks and playgrounds*
P15
Recreation, indoor*
Recreation, outdoor*
P18
Recreational vehicle storage
Stadium
Trails
PA
PA
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit*
P4
Accessory living quarters*
P5
Adult family home*
P10
P10
Boarding house
Convalescent home
Dwelling, single-family*
P
P
Dwelling, two-family*
P
Dwelling, multiple-family*
Farm labor shelter*
CU2
Group home*
Home occupation*
P8
P8
Manufactured home*
P
P
Manufactured home park
Mobile home
P6
P6
Special care dwelling*
P7
P7
Temporary trailers
P11
P11
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
G. Resource
Forestry*
P
P
Forest product sales*
P
Mining and excavation*
CU14
P
Rock crushing*
P
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
H. Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle infrastructure*
P3
P3
Public facilities*
PA19
PA19
Solar Power Production Facilities
31
31
Utilities
P1/ACU1/CU1
P1/ACU1/CU1
Watershed management activities*
PA
PA
17.15.050.2 Footnotes Associated with Resource Use Table.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
Provided:
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;
The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
The number of shelters shall not exceed four (4) per twenty (20) contiguous acres of land area;
The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
Should the parent agricultural operation cease or convert to non-agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable buildings and health regulations.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
Subject to the following requirements:
ADUs shall be allowed as a permitted use within designated UGAs;
ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an Administrative Use permit in areas outside UGAs;
Only one ADU shall be allowed per lot;
Owner of the property must reside in either the primary residence or the ADU;
The ADU shall not exceed the square footage of the habitable area of the primary residence;
All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply;
The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal;
No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or an Accessory Living Quarters exists.
An ADU must have adequate acreage to meet maximum density within the zone classification.
Subject to the following requirements:
Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner occupied primary residence;
Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the habitable area of the primary residence;
The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district standards for water and sewage disposal;
Only one (1) Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot;
Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated
within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Subject to the following requirements:
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located;
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home;
Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases;
A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
No sign advertising a home occupation shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet in size. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor
activities or noise are a conditional use. In-home daycares shall be limited to no more than six (6) individuals receiving care in a twenty-four (24) hour period.
Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
Pursuant to RCW 70.128.140.
When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one (1) year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
Existing schools are permitted; new schools require a conditional use permit.
No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a conditional use permit.
Washington State Natural Area Preserves and Natural Resource Conservation Areas are permitted outright.
When located no more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the premises are permitted outright.
Limited to dispersed recreation and recreational facilities such as primitive campsites.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits.
When used primarily in conjunction with agricultural activities.
For emergency and forest related management uses and practices only.
Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance.
Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations. Shooting ranges
may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone. Shooting ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary
by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. In considering proposals for the location of shooting ranges a detailed site plan shall be required; the Hearings Examiner's review of said
site plan and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited, to the following criteria:
The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range Sourcebook."
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3) as currently existing or hereafter amended,
and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges).
Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight (8) events shall occur within a calendar year.
Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to agricultural products. Excludes controlled atmosphere and cold storage warehouses.
Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
An administrative conditional use permit is required when enhanced agricultural sales or sales of goods produced offsite are provided and/or when the farm stand is located more than
forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway.
When enhanced agricultural sales are provided.
Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking establishments and/or event facilities for seminars or other social gatherings are limited to 4,000 square feet of total
indoor floor area.
Pursuant to KCC 17.61C.050 and 17.61C.060.
(Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001,
2013)
17.15.060
17.15.060.1 Allowed Uses in Rural Non-LAMIRD Lands
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
* See KCC Chapter 17.08 Definitions
Rural Non-LAMIRD
Rural
Residential
Rural
Working
Rural
Recreation
Rural
Residential
& Rural
Recreation
Ag 549
Rural 549
Ag 2049
Forest &
Range
Master
Planned
General
Commercial
Rural
Recreation
PUD
A. Agriculture
Agricultural Enhanced Uses*
P55
P55
P55
Animal boarding*
P
P
P
P
CU
CU
Agriculture processing*
CU23
CU23
CU **
P
Agriculture production*
P24
P
P
P24
P24
P24
P24
P24
Farm Stand,*
P22 / AC51
P22 / AC51
P22 / AC51
P22 / AC51
P22 / AC51
P
P22 / AC51
P22 / AC51
Agriculture Sales,*
CU
CU
P
Dairy
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Feedlot*
CU
CU **
Grazing*
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Marijuana processing*
Marijuana production*
Marijuana, retail sales*
Nurseries
P
P
CU **
P
Riding academies
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Small-scale event facility*
AC45/CU
AC45/CU
AC45/CU
AC45/CU
U-Pick/U-Cut Operations*
P / AC51
CU
P / AC51
P / AC51
CU
Farm Visit
CU
CU
AC51
AC51
CU
Cu
CU
P52
Commercial Activities associated with agriculture*
AC
AC
Ag 551
Rural 551
Ag 2051
Forest &
Range
Master
Planned
General
Commercial
Rural
Recreation
PUD
B. Civic Uses/Community Services
Cemetery
P21
P21
P21
CU **
Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges*
AC44
AC44
AC3
AC35
AC
AC
Cultural and education facilities
P
P
Libraries
CU3
CU
Meeting facilities
P
Museums and galleries
CU
Religious institutions
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Schools, public or private*
P25
P25
CU
CU
Interpretive Center*
AC
AC
AC
Ag 551
Rural 551
Ag 2051
Forest &
Range
Master
Planned
General
Commercial
Rural
Recreation
PUD
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-agriculture products
CU
Bank
CU
Bed and breakfast*
AC
AC
AC
AC **
AC
Clinic*
Day care facilities*
Funeral home/mortuary
Hospital*
Hospital, animal or veterinary*
CU
CU
Hotel/motel
CU6
Office*
P17
Restaurant
CU36
P
CU
CU
Retail sales,* general
CU36
P
CU18
CU18
Retail sales,* lumber and building materials
Retail sales,* vehicles
Services
P20
CU50
Shooting range*
CU31
CU ** 31
CU31
Tavern
CU36
P
CU
Temporary sales office
P
Vehicle/equipment service and repair*
P16
P16
CU36
P42
P42
Ag 551
Rural 551
Ag 2051
Forest &
Range51
Master
Planned
General
Commercial
Rural
Recreation
PUD
D. Industrial
Airport*
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Asphalt/Concrete plants
CU37
Forest product processing* (portable)
P
P
CU
CU 35
Forest product processing* (permanent)
CU
CU **
Freighting and trucking yard or terminal*
Hazardous waste storage*
Hazardous waste treatment*
Impound/towing yard*
Junkyard*
Manufacturing*
Mini-Warehouse
CU14
Refuse disposal/recycle*
CU19
Research laboratories
Wastewater treatment
Warehousing and distribution
PA47
PA47
PA47/CU46
PA47
Wholesale business
Ag 551
Rural 551
Ag 2051
Forest &
Range51
Master
Planned
General
Commercial
Rural
Recreation
PUD
E. Recreation
Campground*
CU12
CU12
CU12
CU12 P54 **
CU13
CU12
CU12
CU
Golf course*
CU
CU
CU
CU **
CU
CU
Guest ranch or guest farm*
CU
CU
CU
CU **
CU
Parks and playgrounds*
P
P
P3
P
P
P
P
P
Recreation, indoor*
P
CU
CU
P26
Recreation , outdoor*
AC
AC
CU
CU
AC
AC
AC
P26
Recreational vehicle park*
CU
CU
CU
CU
Recreational vehicle storage
CU
P26
Stadiums
Trails
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
Ag 551
Rural 551
Ag 2051
Forest &
Range51
Master
Planned
General
Commercial
Rural
Recreation
PUD
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit*
PA27
PA27
PA27
PA27 **
PA27
PA27
Accessory living quarters*
P28
P28
P28
P28 **
P28
P28
P28
Adult family home*
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
Boarding house
CU29
CU29 **
Convalescent home
CU
CU **
Dwelling, single-family*
P33
P40
P
P34
P1
PA2
P
P
Dwelling, two-family*
P
P3
P34
P1
CU
P
Dwelling, multiple-family*
P1
P
Farm labor shelter*
CU4
CU4
CU4 **
Group home*
CU
CU
CU
Group Care Facility*
CU56
CU
CU56
CU
CU
Home occupation*
P/CU5
P/CU5
P/CU5
P/CU5 **
P/CU5
P/CU5
P/CU5
Manufactured home*
P
P
P
P **
P
PA2
P
P
Manufactured home park
Mobile home
P38
P38
P34
Special care dwelling*
P30
P30
P30
P30
CU30
P30
Temporary trailer
P7
P7
P7
P7 **
P7
P7
P7
P7
Ag 551
Rural 551
Ag 2051
Forest &
Range51
Master
Planned
General
Commercial
Rural
Recreation
PUD
G. Resource
Forestry*
P
P
P
P34
Forest product sales*
P
Mining and excavation*
CU
CU39
CU
P34
Rock crushing*
CU39
P34
Ag 551
Rural 551
Ag 2051
Forest &
Range51
Master
Planned
General
Commercial
Rural
Recreation
PUD
H. Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle infrastructure*
P32
P32
P32
P32
P32
P32
P32
P26
Public facilities*
PA53
PA53
PA53
PA53
PA53
PA53
PA53
PA53
Solar Power Production Facilities
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
Utilities
P9/ACU9/CU9
P9/ACU9/CU9
P10/ACU10/CU10
P9/ACU9/CU9
P11/ACU11/CU11
P9/ACU9/CU9
P9/ACU9/CU9
P9/ACU9/CU9
Watershed management activities*
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
** Publisher's Note: Footnote 37 was erroneously referenced in this section by Ordinance 2013-001
17.15.060.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table.
Provided use is integrated into and supports the on-site recreational nature of the master planned resort and short-term visitor accommodation units constitute greater than fifty percent
(50%) of the total resort accommodation units.
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.
Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone. Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges).
Provided:
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;
The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
The number of shelters shall not exceed four (4) per twenty (20) contiguous acres of land area;
The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
Should the parent agricultural operation cease or convert to non-agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable buildings and health regulations.
No sign advertising a home occupation shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet in size. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor
activities or noise are a conditional use. In-home daycares with six (6) or fewer individuals receiving care in a twenty-four (24) hour period are permitted; in-home daycares with seven
to twelve (7-12) individuals receiving care in a twenty-four (24) hour period require a Conditional Use Permit.
Provided short-term visitor accommodation units constitute greater than fifty percent (50%) of the total resort accommodation units.
When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one (1) year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a Conditional Use.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Limited to the capital facilities, utilities, and services necessary to maintain and operate the master planned resort.
In considering proposals for location of campgrounds, the Board shall consider at a minimum the following criteria:
Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances;
Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with normal traffic flow;
Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for buffering;
Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking should be provided;
Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the campground (i.e. health, water, sanitation).
Campgrounds and Recreational vehicle sites with power and water are permitted; campgrounds and recreational vehicle sites without power and water require a conditional use permit.
The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-warehouses:
A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit;
Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two (2) and shall not exceed forty (40) square feet each in area.
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance.
Limited to offices directly related to tourism and recreation.
Retail sales are limited to groceries and sales directly related to tourism and recreation. Structural footprint containing all of these activities may not exceed 4,000 square feet.
Limited to composting facilities.
Limited to those services typically found on other destination resort properties and designed to serve the convenience needs of the users and employees of the master planned resort.
Shall be designed to discourage use from non-resort users by locating such services well within the site rather than on its perimeter.
No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
When located no more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
Hay processing, and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the premises are permitted without a conditional use permit.
Excluding swine and mink, provided a minimum of one (1) acre is available. When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, this use is subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
Existing schools are permitted; new schools require a conditional use permit. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
Where the use is only serving a residential PUD and where all applicable standards are met. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66.
Subject to the following requirements:
ADUs shall be allowed as a permitted use within designated UGAs;
ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an Administrative Use permit in areas outside UGAs;
Only one ADU shall be allowed per lot;
Owner of the property must reside in either the primary residence or the ADU;
The ADU shall not exceed the square footage of the habitable area of the primary residence;
All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply;
The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal;
No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or an Accessory Living Quarters exists.
An ADU must have adequate acreage to meet maximum density within the zone classification.
Subject to the following requirements:
Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner-occupied primary residence;
Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the habitable area of the primary residence;
The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district standards for water and sewage disposal;
Only one (1) Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot;
Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists.
Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
Subject to the following requirements:
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located;
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home;
Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases;
A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations. Shooting Ranges
may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone. Shooting Ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary
by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. In considering proposals for the location of Shooting Ranges a detailed site plan shall be required; the Board's review of said site plan
and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited, to the following criteria:
The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range Sourcebook."
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3) as currently existing or hereafter amended,
and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
Subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
Single family homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, this use is subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges). Allowed as a permitted use in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, subject to the provisions
of KCC Chapter 17.59.
Allowed only as a conditional use in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
Prohibited in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone. Temporary asphalt plants only.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated
within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Mobile homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central
Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
Permitted when located within an established mining district; conditional use permit required when located outside established mining district.
Single family homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
Pursuant to RCW 70.128.140.
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges).
Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight (8) events shall occur within a calendar year.
Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to agricultural products. Excludes controlled atmosphere and cold storage warehouses.
Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
Services limited to resource based industries
All lots greater than one-half (1/2) acre will not have more than fifty percent (50%) of the lot covered by impervious surface.
An administrative conditional use permit is required when enhanced agricultural sales or sales of goods produced offsite are provided and/or when the farm stand is located more than
forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway.
When enhanced agricultural sales are provided.
When approved as part of the PUD development plan.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits.
Limited to primitive campgrounds.
Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking establishments and/or event facilities for seminars or other social gatherings are limited to 4,000 square feet of total
indoor floor area.
Only allowed as a conditional use when primary use of land is agriculture.
Pursuant to KCC 17.61C.050 and 17.61C.060.
(Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001,
2013)
17.15.070 Allowed Uses in Rural LAMIRD Lands
Note to Reader: All allowed uses within Type 3 LAMIRDs, other than manufacturing, outdoor recreation, and natural resource processing will be limited to 30,000 square feet in area, and
that impervious surfaces on lots greater than one acre in size are limited to one third (1/3) of the lot.
17.15.070.1 Rural LAMIRD Use Table
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
*See KCC Chapter 17.08 Definitions
Rural LAMIRD49
(Type 1 LAMIRDs)
Rural Employment Centers50,52
(Type 3 LAMIRDs)
Residential
Residential 2
Rural 5
Agriculture 3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
A. Agriculture
Animal boarding*
CU1
P
P
P
P
P
P
Agriculture processing*
P2
P/CU 4
P/CU4
P/CU4
CU
P/CU4
P/CU4
P/CU4
P/CU4
Agriculture production*
CU1
P
P5
P4
P4
P5
P4
Agriculture sales,* Farm stand*
P7/AC
P
P
P
P
P
Agriculture sales
CU
Feedlot*
Grazing*
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Marijuana Processing*
ACU56
ACU56
Marijuana Production*
ACU56
ACU56
Marijuana, retail sales*
Nurseries
CU
P
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Riding academies
CU
CU
Small-scale event facility*
U-Pick/Cut Operations*
Farm Visit*
Commercial Activities associated with agriculture*
AC
Residential
Residential 2
Rural 5
Agriculture 3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
B. Civil and Cultural
Cemetery
P9
P9
CU
Clubhouses, and lodges*
CU
P
P10
CU
Cultural and education facilities
CU
Libraries
CU
CU
CU
Meeting facilities
Museums and galleries
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Religious institutions*
CU
CU
CU
CU
Schools, public and private*
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Interpretive Center*
Residential
Residential 2
Rural 5
Agriculture 3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-agriculture products
P
P
Bank
PA
PA
Bed and breakfast*
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU51
CU51
CU51
Clinic*
CU12
CU
CU
Day care facilities*
CU
CU
CU
Funeral home/mortuary
CU
Hospital*
Hospital, animal or Veterinary*
CU
CU
CU
Hotel/motel
CU
CU
P
CU53
CU53
Office*
PA
PA13
PA
PA13
Restaurant
PA
PA
P
P
P
P
Retail sales,* general
P48
P14
P
P48
P48
P14
Retail sales,* lumber and building materials
P15
P15
Retail sales,* vehicles
PA
Services
P45
P
P45
P45
Shooting range*
CU40
CU40
Tavern
P
P
P
P
P
Temporary sales office
Vehicle/equipment service and repair*
P11
P19
P18
P11
P19
Residential
Residential 2
Rural 5
Agriculture 3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
D. Industrial
Airport*
CU
CU46
Asphalt/Concrete plants
CU47
Forest product processing* (portable)
P
P
CU
CU
CU
Forest product processing* (permanent)
CU
CU
CU
CU
Freighting and trucking yard or terminal*
Hazardous waste storage*
CU
Hazardous waste treatment*
Impound/Towing Yard*
Junkyard*
Manufacturing*
P
P
Mini-warehouse
CU22
P
CU22
P22
P22
P
Refuse disposal/recycle*
Research laboratories
CU
P
Wastewater treatment
Warehousing and distribution
Wholesale business
CU54
P54
P54
Residential
Residential 2
Rural 5
Agriculture 3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
E. Recreation
Campgrounds
CU21
CU21
CU21
CU21
CU21 P57
CU21
Golf courses
CU
CU
CU
Guest ranch or guest farm
CU
CU
CU
Parks and playgrounds*
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Recreation, indoor*
P
P
P35
P
P
Recreation, outdoor*
CU
CU
P35
CU
CU
Recreational vehicle park*
P35
Recreational vehicle storage*
P35
Stadiums
Trails
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
Residential
Residential 2
Rural 5
Agriculture 3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit
P24
P24
P24
P24
P25
P24
Accessory living quarter
P36
P36
P36
P36
P25
P36
P36
P36
Adult family home
P42
P42
P42
P42
P42
P42
P42
P42
P42
P42
P42
Boarding house
CU37
CU37
CU37
Convalescent home
CU
CU
Dwelling, single-family
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P25
P25
Dwelling, two-family
P
P
P
P25
P
P
Dwelling, multiple-family
CU
P
Farm Labor Shelter
CU26
CU26
Group Home Facility*
CU
Group Care
CU
CU
Home occupation
P/CU27
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
Manufactured home
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P25
P25
Manufactured home park
CU58
CU58
CU58
P
CU58
P
P
Mobile homes
P38
P6
P
Special care dwelling
P39
P39
P39
P39
P39
P
P39
P39
Temporary trailers
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
Residential
Residential 2
Rural 5
Agriculture 3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
G. Resource
Forestry*
P
P
P
Forest product sales*
P
Mining and excavation*
CU
CU
Rock crushing*
CU
CU
Residential
Residential 2
Rural 5
Agriculture 3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
H. Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle infrastructure
P23
P23
P23
P23
P23
P23
P23
P23
P23
P35
P23
P23
P23
P23
Public facilities
PA55
PA55
PA55
PA55
PA55
PA55
PA55, 32
PA55
PA55
PA55
PA55
PA55
PA55
PA55, 32
Solar Power Production Facilities
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
Utilities
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
Watershed management activities
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
17.15.070.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural LAMIRD Use Table.
Limited to the keeping of horses or cattle for personal enjoyment of the owner or occupant of the lot, provided that the lot contains one (1) acre or more.
Limited to products produced on the premises.
Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the premises are permitted outright.
Slaughterhouses require a conditional use permit.
Provided the lot contains one (1) acre or more. Agriculture production on smaller lots requires a conditional use permit. Raising of swine and mink prohibited.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated
within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Single family and mobile homes located in Twin Pines Trailer
Park, Central Mobile Home Park or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
When located no more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
Feedlots existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified herein may expand or be enlarged only in compliance with standards and regulations contained herein, and such operations
shall comply with all state and/or county health regulations.
No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
Provided the minimum lot size shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
When the office activities are directly related to tourism and recreation.
Retail sales limited to groceries and sales of souvenirs, gifts, novelties, curios and handicraft products. Grocery stores may not exceed four thousand (4,000) square feet.
Any open storage shall be enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence not less than six (6) feet and not more than seven (7) feet high.
Not to exceed two (2) years.
Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance, but not to include automobiles, trucks or bikes
Limited to service stations, provided there shall be no repairing, repainting, reconstruction or sale of motor vehicles from the premises.
Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
Because of considerations of odor, dust, smoke, noise, fumes, vibration or hazard, the following uses shall not be permitted in the industrial zone unless a conditional use permit authorizing
such use has been granted by the Board:
All chemical manufacture, storage and/or packaging;
Asphalt manufacture, mixing, or refining;
Automobile dismantling, wrecking or junk yards;
Blast furnaces or coke ovens;
Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;
Drop forge industries;
Explosives, storage or manufacture;
Reduction or disposal of garbage, offal or similar refuse;
Oil refining; alternative energy refinery (i.e. biofuels, ethanol)
Rubber reclaiming;
Feed yards, livestock sales yards or slaughterhouses;
Smelting, reduction or refining of metallic ores;
Tanneries;
Wineries;
Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesives, glues, cements, or component parts thereof, from vegetable, animal or synthetic plastic materials;
Waste (refuse) recycling and processing;
On-site and off-site hazardous waste storage and/or treatment. Off-site materials shall be accepted only from Kittitas County source sites.
In considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the Board shall:
Assure that the degree of compatibility enunciated as the purpose of this title shall be maintained with respect to the particular use on the particular site and in consideration of
other existing and potential uses within the general area in which such use is proposed to be located;
Recognize and compensate for variations and degree of technological processes and equipment as related to the factors of noise, smoke, fumes, vibration, odors, and hazards. Unless substantial
proof is offered showing that such process and/or equipment has reduced the above factors so as to be negligible, use is located not less than one thousand (1,000) feet from any church,
school, park, playground or occupied dwelling on the same lot or parcel as such use.
In considering proposals for location of campgrounds, the Board shall consider at a minimum the following criteria:
Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances;
Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with normal traffic flow;
Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for buffering;
Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking should be provided;
Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the campground (i.e. health, water, sanitation).
The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-warehouses:
A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit;
Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two (2) and shall not exceed forty (40) square feet each in area; and
In Type 3 LAMIRDS, the use shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building.
Subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
Subject to the following requirements:
Only one (1) ADU shall be allowed per lot;
Owner of the property must reside in either the primary residence or the ADU;
The ADU shall not exceed the square footage of the habitable area of primary residence;
The ADU shall be designed to maintain the appearance of the primary residence;
All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply;
The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal;
No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or an Accessory Living Quarters exists.
An ADU must have adequate acreage to meet maximum density within the zone classification.
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.
Provided that:
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;
The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
The number of shelters shall not exceed four (4) per twenty (20) contiguous acres of land area;
The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
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
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.
Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. In Type 3 LAMIRDs, home occupations are allowed
only in existing residences.
When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one (1) year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a conditional use permit.
Permitted when located within an established mining district; requires conditional use permit outside an established mining district.
Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a Conditional Use.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
Where the use is only serving a residential PUD and where all applicable standards are met. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure subject to KCC Chapter 17.66.
Subject to the following requirements:
Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner occupied primary residence;
Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the habitable area of the primary residence;
The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district standards for water and sewage disposal;
Only one (1) Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot;
Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists; and
In Type 3 LAMIRDS, Accessory Living Quarters may only be allowed in an existing residence.
Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated
within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Subject to the following requirements:
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located;
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home;
Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases;
A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations. Shooting ranges
may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone. Shooting Ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary
by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. Shooting ranges in Type 1 LAMIRDS must be indoors. In considering proposals for the location of shooting ranges a detailed site plan shall
be required; the Hearings Examiner's review of said site plan and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited, to the following criteria:
The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range Sourcebook."
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177 (3) as currently existing or hereafter amended,
and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
Outdoor recreation activities that cause noise require a conditional use permit.
Subject to provisions of RCW 70.128.140.
Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight (8) events shall occur within a calendar year.
Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to agricultural products. Excludes controlled atmosphere and cold storage warehouses.
Services limited to resource based industries, barbershops, beauty parlors, dry cleaning and laundry branch offices, self-service laundry and cleaning, shoe repair shops and physical
culture and health services.*
No new airports. Existing airports may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.*
No new airports. Existing airports may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.*
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas), provided the use does not exceed four thousand (4,000) square feet.*
All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-196-425.6.c.i. RCW 36.07A.070(5)(d)(i).*
All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-196-425.6.c.iii RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(iii).*
Allowed only in existing residences.*
Any new Type 3 LAMIRD is required to be at least one-half mile from another Type 3 LAMIRD, and will permit only one business and/or businesses associated with the primary business in
the new LAMIRD Type 3. Type 3 LAMIRDs existing as of 2014 are not limited to one business.*
Permitted only within existing Type 3 LAMIRDs.*
Wholesale activity will not exceed 4000 square feet in space.*
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits.
Required to meet all the review criteria requirements for conditional use permits found in KCC 17.60A.015.
Limited to primitive campgrounds.
Subject to the following requirements:
Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan pursuant to KCC Title 16.
Manufactured home park density shall not to exceed twelve (12) units per acre. A minimum of five (5) manufactured home spaces shall be required per park.
Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than ten percent (10%) of the gross area of the park for common open space for the use of its residents.
Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or private street.
The minimum setbacks shall be consistent with the zoning classification they are located in.
Pursuant to KCC 17.61C.050 and 17.61C.060.
(Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.080 Allowed Uses in Urban Lands
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
*See KCC Chapter 17.08 Definitions
Urban
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
A. Agriculture
Animal boarding*
CU1
CU
CU
CU
Agricultural Enhanced Uses*
P49
P49
Agriculture processing*
P2
P
P4
P4
CU
Agriculture production*
CU1
CU5
P5
P
P
P4
P4
P5
Agriculture sales,* Produce Farm stand
P7 / AC46
P
P7 / AC46
Agriculture sales
CU
CU
CU
CU
Dairy
Feedlot*
CU8
CU8
Grazing*
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Marijuana Processing*
ACU44
ACU44
Marijuana Production*
ACU44
ACU44
Marijuana, retail sales*
Nurseries
CU
CU
P
CU
Riding Academies
CU
CU
CU
CU
Small-scale event facility*
AC42/CU
AC42/CU
AC42/CU
AC42/CU
U-Cut/U-Pick operation*
P / AC45
Farm Visit*
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Commercial Activities associated with agriculture*
AC
AC
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
B. Civic and Cultural
Cemetery
P9
P9
CU
Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges*
AC
AC
P
P
P
AC
Cultural and educational facilities
CU
Libraries
CU
P
P
Meeting facilities
Museums and galleries
CU
CU
CU
P11
P
CU
Religious institutions*
CU
CU
CU
CU
Schools, public or private*
CU
CU
P
P
CU
Interpretive Center*
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-agriculture products
CU
P
CU
Bank
P
P
Bed and breakfast*
AC
AC
AC
Clinic*
CU12
Day care facilities*
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
Funeral home/mortuary
CU
Hospital*
CU
CU
P
CU
Hospital, animal or veterinary*
CU
Hotel/motel
P
P
P
Office*
P
P13
Restaurant
P
P
P
P
Retail sales,* general
P11
P11
P14
P
Retail sales,* lumber and building materials
P15
P
Retail sales,* vehicles
P
P
Services
P11
P11
P11
Shooting range*
CU 6
CU 6
Tavern
P
P
P
Temporary sales office
Vehicle/ equipment service and repair*
P18
P11
P19
P19
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
D. Industrial
Airport*
CU
CU
CU
CU
Asphalt/Concrete plants
CU
Forest product processing* (portable)
P
P
P
P
Forest product processing* (permanent)
CU
CU
Freighting and trucking yard or terminal*
CU
P
P
CU
Hazardous waste storage*
CU
CU
CU20
Hazardous waste treatment*
CU
CU
CU20
Impound/Towing Yard*
ACU
ACU
P
P
Junkyard*
CU
CU20
Manufacturing*
P
P
P20
Mini-Warehouse
CU22
CU22
P11
P11
P
CU22
Refuse disposal/recycle*
CU
CU 20
CU
Research laboratories
P
P
Wastewater treatment
Warehousing and distribution
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
P
P
PA43
Wholesale business
P
P
P
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
E. Recreation
Campground*
CU21
CU21
CU21
CU21
CU21
CU21 P48
Golf course*
CU
CU
CU
CU
Guest ranch or guest farm*
AC
AC
AC
AC
Parks and playgrounds*
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Recreation, indoor*
CU
CU
CU
P
P
CU
P35
Recreation, outdoor*
AC
AC
AC
P39
P39
AC
P35
Recreational vehicle park*
Recreational vehicle storage
P
Stadiums
CU
Trails
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit*
P24
P24
P24
P24
P24
P25
P24
Accessory living quarters*
P36
P36
P36
P36
P36
P25
P36
Adult family home*
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
P41
Boarding house
CU37
CU37
CU37
Convalescent home
CU
Dwelling, single-family*
P
P
P40
P
P
P
P
P25
P
P
Dwelling, two-family*
P
P
P
P
P25
P
P
Dwelling, multiple-family*
AC
P
Farm labor shelter*
CU26
CU26
Group home*
CU
CU
CU
Group Care Facility*
CU
CU
Home occupation*
P/CU27
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
Manufactured home*
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Manufactured home park
CU50
CU50
CU50
CU50
CU50
P
CU50
CU50
Mobile home
P38
P40
P38
P38
P38
Special care dwelling*
P17
P17
P17
P17
P17
P17
P17
Temporary trailer
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
P29
CU29
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
G. Resource
Forestry*
P
P
P
P
Forest product sales*
P
Mining and excavation*
CU30
CU31
CU31
P
Rock crushing"
CU31
CU31
P
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agriculture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
H. Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle infrastructure*
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
P10
Public facilities*
PA47
PA47
PA47
PA47
PA47
PA47
PA47
PA47
PA32, 47
PA47
PA47
PA47
PA47
Solar Power Production Facilities
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
Utilities
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
P33/ACU33/CU33
Watershed management activities*
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
17.15.080.2 Footnotes Associated with Urban Use Table.Limited to the keeping of horses or cattle for personal enjoyment of the owner or occupant of the lot, provided that the lot contains
one (1) acre or more. Limited to products produced on the premises. Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the premises are permitted outright.
Feed yards, livestock sales yards, and slaughterhouses require a conditional use permit. Provided the lot contains one (1) acre or more. Agriculture production on smaller lots requires
a conditional use permit. Raising of swine and mink prohibited. Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated
Kittitas County building codes and regulations. Shooting Ranges may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone. Shooting Ranges are subject
to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. In considering proposals for the location of Shooting Ranges a detailed site
plan shall be required; the Board review of said site plan and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited to the following criteria:
The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range Sourcebook."
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3) as currently existing or hereafter amended,
and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture. When located not less than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway
and selling goods produced on site. Feedlots existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified herein may expand or be enlarged only in compliance with standards and regulations
contained herein, and such operations shall comply with all state and/or county health regulations. No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable
standards and regulations. Subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street
parking and loading areas). Provided the minimum lot size shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet. When the office activities are directly related to tourism and recreation. Retail
sales limited to groceries and sales of souvenirs, gifts, novelties, curios and handicraft products. Grocery stores may not exceed four thousand (4,000) square feet. Any open storage
shall be enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence not less than six (6) feet and not more than seven (7) feet high. Not to exceed two (2) years. Subject to the following requirements:
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located.
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable water and sewage disposal.
Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home.
Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements.
The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit.
The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases.
A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists. Limited to service stations, provided there shall be no
repairing, repainting, reconstruction or sale of motor vehicles from the premises. Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted. Because of considerations of odor, dust,
smoke, noise, fumes, vibration or hazard, the following uses shall not be permitted in the industrial zone unless a conditional use permit authorizing such use has been granted by the
Board:
All chemical manufacture, storage and/or packaging;
Asphalt manufacture, mixing, or refining;
Automobile dismantling, wrecking or junk yards;
Blast furnaces or coke ovens;
Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;
Drop forge industries;
Explosives, storage or manufacture;
Reduction or disposal of garbage, offal or similar refuse;
Oil refining; alternative energy refinery (i.e. biofuels, ethanol)
Rubber reclaiming;
Feed yards, livestock sales yards or slaughterhouses;
Smelting, reduction or refining of metallic ores;
Tanneries;
Wineries;
Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesives, glues, cements, or component parts thereof, from vegetable, animal or synthetic plastic materials;
Waste (refuse) recycling and processing;
On-site and off-site hazardous waste storage and/or treatment. Off-site materials shall be accepted only from Kittitas County source sites.
In considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the Board shall:
Assure that the degree of compatibility enunciated as the purpose of this title shall be maintained with respect to the particular use on the particular site and in consideration of
other existing and potential uses within the general area in which such use is proposed to be located;
Recognize and compensate for variations and degree of technological processes and equipment as related to the factors of noise, smoke, fumes, vibration, odors and hazards. Unless substantial
proof is offered showing that such process and/or equipment has reduced the above factors so as to be negligible, use is located not less than one thousand (1,000) feet from any church,
school, park, playground or occupied dwelling on the same lot or parcel as such use. In considering proposals for location of such campgrounds, the Board shall consider at a minimum
the following criteria:
Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances.
Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with normal traffic flow.
Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for buffering.
Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking should be provided.
Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the campground (i.e. heath, water, sanitation) The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction
of mini-warehouses:
A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit;
Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two (2) and shall not exceed forty (40) square feet each in area; Subject to all state and/or county health regulations
and to regulations in this title, provided a minimum of one (1) acre is available. Excluding swine and mink. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) subject to the following requirements:
ADUs shall be allowed as a permitted use within designated UGAs.
ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an Administrative Use permit in areas outside of UGAs.
Only one (1) ADU shall be allowed per lot.
Owner of the property must reside in either the primary residence or the ADU.
The ADU shall not exceed the square footage of the habitable area of primary residence.
The ADU shall be designed to maintain the appearance of the primary residence.
All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply.
The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal.
No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU.
The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking.
An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or an Accessory Living Quarters exists.
An ADU must have adequate acreage to meet maximum density within the zone classification. 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. Provided that:
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;
The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
The number of shelters shall not exceed four (4) per twenty (20) contiguous acres of land area;
The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
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 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. Home occupations with no outdoor activities
or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. No sign advertising a home occupation shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet in size.
When used for temporary occupancy for a period not to exceed one (1) year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment. Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation
is permitted for on-site use without a conditional use permit. Permitted when located within an established mining district; requires conditional use permit outside an established mining
district. Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a Conditional Use. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Utilities
are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone. Where the use is only serving a residential PUD and where all applicable
standards are met. Subject to the following requirements:
Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner occupied primary residence.
Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the habitable area of the primary residence.
The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district standards for water and sewage disposal.
Only one (1) Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot.
Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking.
Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists. Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated to the use. As
of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated
within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Outdoor recreation activities that cause noise require a
conditional use permit. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zones. Pursuant to RCW 70.128.140. Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight (8) events
shall occur within a calendar year. Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage. Required to meet all the review criteria requirements for conditional use permits found in KCC 17.60A.015.
An administrative conditional use permit is required when enhanced agricultural sales or sales of goods produced offsite are provided and/or when the farm stand is located more than
forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway. When enhanced agricultural sales are provided. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits. Limited
to primitive campgrounds.Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking establishments and/or event facilities for seminars or other social gatherings are limited to 10,000
square feet of total indoor floor area.Subject to the following requirements:
Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan pursuant to KCC Title 16.
Manufactured home park density shall not to exceed twelve (12) units per acre. A minimum of five (5) manufactured home spaces shall be required per park.
Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than ten percent (10%) of the gross area of the park for common open space for the use of its residents.
Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or private street.
The minimum setbacks shall be consistent with the zoning classification they are located in.Pursuant to KCC 17.61C.050 and 17.61C.060.
(Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2015-002, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-008,
2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)