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Chapter 17.28
A-3 - AGRICULTURAL ZONE*
Sections
17.28.01.0 Purpose and intent.
17.28.020 Uses permitted.
17,.28,030 Lot size required.
17.28.040 Yard requirements - Front.
17.28.0.5.0 Yard requirements - Side.
17._28.060 Yard requirements - Rear.
17.28.08' Sale or conveyance of lot portion.
17.28,.09, Off-street parking.
17..2.8,1
.00 Access requirement.
117. 28.1 Setback tines.
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17.28.1.20 Prohibited uses. (Deleted by Ord. 87-11)
17.28.130 Conditional uses.
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* Prior history: Ords. 82-Z-1, 79-Z- 5-12, 75-9, 75-5, 73-7, 73-5, 73-3, 72-8, 71-5, 71-1, 709, 70-8, 69-7, 69-1,
68-17, 2.
17,?R na^ Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of the agricultural (A-3) zone is to provide for an area where various agricultural
activities and low density residential developments co -exist compatibly. A-3 zones are predominately
agricultural -oriented lands and it is not the intent of this section to impose further restrictions on continued
agricultural activities therein. (Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983).
17.28.020 Uses permitted.
Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:
1. Any use permitted in the residential or suburban zones;
2. Agriculture, livestock, poultry or swine or mink raising, and other customary agricultural uses, provided
that such operations shall comply with all state and/or county health regulations and with regulations
contained in this title related to feedlots;
3. Community clubhouses, parks and playgrounds, and public utility buildings, pumping plants and
substations;
4. Commercial greenhouses and nurseries;
5. Roadside stands for the display and sale of fruits and vegetables raised or grown on the premises when
located not less than forty-five feet from the centerline of a public street or highway;
6. Existing cemeteries;
7. Airport;
8. Processing of products produced on the premises;
9. Forestry, including the management, growing and harvesting of forest products, and including the
processing of locally harvested forest crops using portable equipment;
10. Home occupations that do not involve outdoor work or activities, or which do not produce noise, such as
engine repair, etc.
11. Gas and oil exploration and construction;
12. Uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses;
13. Any use not listed which is nearly identical to a listed use, as judged by the administrative official, may
be permitted. In such cases, all adjacent property owners shalt be given official notification for an
opportunity to appeal such decisions to the county board of adjustment within ten working days of
notification pursuant to Title 15A of this code, Project permit application process.
14. Accessory Dwelling Unit (if in UGA or UGN)
15. Accessory Living Quarters
16. Special Care Dwelling (Ord. 0-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 88-4 S 3, 1988; Ord. 83-Z-2
(part), 1983: Res. 83-10, 1983).
17.28.030 Lot size required.
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1. The minimum residential lot size shall be three acres in the agricultural zone. The overall density of any
residential development shall not exceed one dwelling for each three acres. A variance from the
minimum lot requirement may be granted for any lot or parcel of land which is physically separated
from a main tract by a public road, canal, railroad, or other physical feature causing such lot or parcel
to be isolated. Such variances shall first be considered by the board of adjustment, and implementation
of a comprehensive plan shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than three hundred sixty-
five days after this date.
2. The minimum average lot width shall be two hundred fifty feet.
3. No sale or conveyance of any portion of a parcel of land for other than a public purpose shall leave a
residential structure with less than the minimum lot requirements of this district, except in the sale of a
farm of at least forty acres in size, or as determined to be in legal substantial compliance therewith,
where the owner (for a period of not less than five years prior to the sale) retains the homesite. In such
cases, minimum lot requirements shall be determined by the county health department. (Res. 83-10,
1983).
17.28.040 Yard requirements - Front.
There shall be a minimum front yard of twenty-five feet. (Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Res. 83-10, 1983).
17.28.050 Yard requirements - Side.
Side yard shall be a minimum of five feet. On corner lots the side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet on
the side abutting the street. (Res. 83-10, 1983).
.�.,. ,.„ Yard requirements - Rear.
There shalt be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five feet to the main building. (Res. 83-10, 1983).
17.28.080 Sale or conveyance of lot portion.
No sale or conveyance of any portion of a lot, for other than a public purpose, shall leave a structure or the
remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard or setback requirements of this district. (Res. 83-10,
1983).
17.28.090 Off-street parking.
One automobile parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit and shall be located to the rear of the
building setback line. (Res. 83-10, 1983).
17- 2R_ 1nn Access requirement.
No dwelling shall be constructed or located on a lot or parcel which is not served by a legal sixty -foot right-of-
way or existing county road. (Res. 8310, 1983).
17.28.110 Setback lines.
None of the following uses shall be located within the distances indicated of any public street or road, any
school or public park, or any dwelling (except such dwelling as may exist upon the same property with the
restricted use):
1. Within one and one-half miles:
a. (Repealed by Ord. 88-5)
b. Farms or establishments for feeding of garbage or other refuse to hogs or other animals:
i. Provision is made that all such operations of subsections 1 and 2 shall be conducted in
compliance with all state and county health regulations, and
ii. Complete protection from any potential detrimental effects such use might have on
surrounding properties and/or use districts will be provided;
2. (Deleted by Ord. 87-11)
3. Within one hundred feet: barns, shelters or other buildings or structures for keeping or feeding of any
livestock, poultry, or other animals or birds whether wild or domestic;
4. Feedlots containing fifty to one hundred head at a density of less than five hundred square feet per head
for a period of six months or more shall be located no closer than three hundred feet to any existing
home, school or park. (Ord. 88-5 (part), 1988; Ord. 87-11 (part), 1987; Res. 83-10, 1983).
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17.28.120 Prohibited uses. (Deleted by Ord. 87-11)
(Deleted by Ord. 87-11). (Res. 83-10, 1983).
17.28.130 Conditional uses.*
The following uses may be permitted in any agricultural zone subject to the conditions set forth in Chapter
17.60; it is the intent of this code that such uses are subordinate to the primary agricultural uses of this zone:
1. Any conditional use permitted in a suburban zone except apartments and group homes;
2. Room and board lodging involving no more than four boarders or two bedrooms;
3. Feed mills, canneries and processing plants for agricultural products;
4. Kennels;
5. Livestock sales yard;
6. Sand and gravel excavation, provided that noncommercial excavation shall be permitted for on-site use
without a conditional use permit;
7. Stone quarries;
8. Temporary offices and warehouses of a contractor engaged in construction (not to exceed two years);
9. Golf courses;
10. Auction sales or personal property, other than livestock;
11. Private Campgrounds. In considering proposals for location of such campgrounds, the board of
adjustment shall consider the following criteria:
a. Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing or projected suburban -
residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances.
b. 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.
c. Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for
buffering.
d. Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking should be provided.
e. Economic and environmental feasibility;
12. Log sorting yard;
13. Feedlot. 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;
14. Guest ranches;
15. Home occupations which involve outdoor work or activities or which produce noise, such as engine
repair, etc.;
16. Day care facilities;
17. Bed and breakfast business;
18. Farm labor shelters, provided that:
a. 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;
b. The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
c. The number of shelters shall not exceed four per twenty acre parcel;
d. The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation
which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
e. Should the parent agriculture operation cease or convert to non -agriculture use, then the farm
tabor shelters shall conform with all applicable building, zoning, and platting requirements.
19. Accessory Dwelling Unit (if outside UGA or UGN) (Ord. 0-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 93-6 (part), 1993; Ord.
9015 SS 2, 3, 1990; Ord. 90-10 (part), 1990; Ord. 88-4 S 4, 1988; Ord. 87-9 S 3, 1987; Ord. 83-Z6, 1983;
Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983; Res. 83-10, 1983).
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Chapter 17.28A
A-5 W AGRICULTURAL ZONE
Sections
17.28A.010 Purpose and intent.
17.28A.020 Uses permitted.
17.28A.030 Lot size required.
17.28A.040 Yard requirements - Front.
17.28A.050 Yard requirements - Side.
17.._28A.060 Yard requirements - Rear.
17.28A.080 Sale or conveyance of lot portion.
17.28A.090 Off-street parking.
17._28A100 Access requirement.
17.28A.110 Setback lines.
Conditional uses.
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. _6.4.01Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of the agricultural (A-5) zone is to provide for an area where various agricultural
activities and low density residential developments co -exist compatibly. A-5 zones are predominately
agricultural -oriented lands and it is not the intent of this section to impose further restrictions on continued
agricultural activities therein. (Ord. 2005-05, 2005).
21A.020 Uses permitted.
Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:
1. Any use permitted in the residential or suburban zones;
2. Agriculture, livestock, poultry or swine or mink raising, and other customary agricultural uses, provided
that such operations shall comply with all state and/or county health regulations and with regulations
contained in this title related to feedlots;
3. Community clubhouses, parks and playgrounds, and public utility buildings, pumping plants and
substations;
4. Commercial greenhouses and nurseries;
5. Roadside stands for the display and sale of fruits and vegetables raised or grown on the premises when
located not less than forty-five feet from the centerline of a public street or highway;
6. Existing cemeteries;
7. Airport;
8. Processing of products produced on the premises;
9. Forestry, including the management, growing and harvesting of forest products, and including the
processing of locally harvested forest crops using portable equipment;
10. Home occupations that do not involve outdoor work or activities, or which do not produce noise, such as
engine repair, etc.
11. Gas and oil exploration and construction;
12. Uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses;
13. Any use not listed which is nearly identical to a listed use, as judged by the administrative official, may
be permitted. In such cases, all adjacent property owners shalt be given official notification for an
opportunity to appeal such decisions to the county board of adjustment within ten working days of
notification pursuant to Title 15A of this code, Project permit application process.
14. Accessory Dwelling Unit (if in UGA or UGN)
15. Accessory Living Quarters
16. Special Care Dwelling (Ord. 0-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 2005-05, 2005).
Lot size required.
1. The minimum residential lot size shall be five acres in the agricultural zone. The overall density of any
residential development shall not exceed one dwelling for each five acres. A variance from the minimum
lot requirement may be granted for any lot or parcel of land which is physically separated from a main
tract by a public road, canal, railroad, or other physical feature causing such lot or parcel to be
isolated. Such variances shall first be considered by the board of adjustment, and implementation of a
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comprehensive plan shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than three hundred sixty-five
days after this date.
2. The minimum average lot width shall be two hundred fifty feet.
3. No sale or conveyance of any portion of a parcel of land for other than a public purpose shall leave a
residential structure with less than the minimum lot requirements of this district, except in the sale of a
farm of at least forty acres in size, or as determined to be in legal substantial compliance therewith,
where the owner (for a period of not less than five years prior to the sale) retains the homesite. In such
cases, minimum lot requirements shall be determined by the county health department. (Ord. 2005-05,
2005).
Yard requirements - Front.
There shall be a minimum front yard of twenty-five feet. (Ord. 2005-05, 2005).
_'.NBMIK Yard requirements - Side.
Side yard shall be a minimum of five feet. On corner lots the side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet on
the side abutting the street. (Ord. 2005-05, 2005).
... ;. t.3nU Yard requirements -Rear.
There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five feet to the main building. (Ord. 2005-05,
2005).
z .ZJA.030 Sale or conveyance of lot portion.
No sale or conveyance of any portion of a lot, for other than a public purpose, shall leave a structure or the
remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard or setback requirements of this district. (Ord. 2005-
05, 2005).
i' '[ ;a..C90 Off-street parking.
One automobile parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit and shall be located to the rear of the
building setback line. (Ord. 2005-05, 2005).
.13I'.. 1 GO Access requirement.
No dwelling shall be constructed or located on a lot or parcel which is not served by a legal sixty -foot right-of-
way or existing county road. (Ord. 2005-05, 2005).
17 2^x;.110 Setback lines.
None of the following uses shall be located within the distances indicated of any public street or road, any
school or public park, or any dwelling (except such dwelling as may exist upon the same property with the
restricted use):
1. Within one and one-half miles:
a. (Publisher's note: this item intentionally left blank.)
b. Farms or establishments for feeding of garbage or other refuse to hogs or other animals:
i. Provision is made that all such operations of subsections 1 and 2 shall be conducted in
compliance with all state and county health regulations, and
ii. Complete protection from any potential detrimental effects such use might have on
surrounding properties and/or use districts will be provided;
2. (Publisher's note: this item intentionally left blank.)
3. Within one hundred feet: barns, shelters or other buildings or structures for keeping or feeding of any
Livestock, poultry, or other animals or birds whether wild or domestic;
4. Feedlots containing fifty to one hundred head at a density of less than five hundred square feet per head
for a period of six months or more shall be located no closer than three hundred feet to any existing
home, school or park. (Ord. 2005-05, 2005).
.23,x.5:;0 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be permitted in any agricultural zone subject to the conditions set forth in Chapter
17.60; it is the intent of this code that such uses are subordinate to the primary agricultural uses of this zone:
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1. Any conditional use permitted in a suburban zone except apartments and group homes;
2. Room and board lodging involving no more than four boarders or two bedrooms;
3. Feed mills, canneries and processing plants for agricultural products;
4. Kennels;
5. Livestock sales yard;
6. Sand and gravel excavation, provided that noncommercial excavation shall be permitted for on-site use
without a conditional use permit;
7. Stone quarries;
8. Temporary offices and warehouses of a contractor engaged in construction (not to exceed two years);
9. Golf courses;
10. Auction sales or personal property, other than livestock;
11. Private Campgrounds. In considering proposals for location of such campgrounds, the board of
adjustment shall consider the following criteria:
a. Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing or projected suburban -
residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances.
b. 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.
c. Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for
buffering.
d. Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking should be provided.
e. Economic and environmental feasibility;
12. Log sorting yard;
13. Feedlot. 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;
14. Guest ranches;
15. Home occupations which involve outdoor work or activities or which produce noise, such as engine
repair, etc.;
16. Day care facilities;
17. Bed and breakfast business;
18. Farm labor shelters, provided that:
a. 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;
b. The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
c. The number of shelters shall not exceed four per twenty acre parcel;
d. The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation
which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
e. 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.
19. Accessory Dwelling Unit (if in UGA or UGN) (Ord. 0-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 2005-05, 2005).
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Chapter 7.36
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE`
Sections
Purpose and intent.
Uses permitted.
Preliminary development plan.
Final development plan.
Permit issuance and conditions.
Required improvements.
Prior history: Ords. 74-6, 2.
0 i. 3 6.0.'0 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and encourage a harmonious mixture of land uses with greater
flexibility in land use controls than is generally permitted by other sections of this title. (Ord. 90-6 (part),
1990: Res. 83-10, 1983).
J Uses permitted.
The following uses may be permitted:
1. All residential uses including multifamily structures;
2. Hotels, motels, condominiums;
3. Retail businesses;
4. Commercial -recreation businesses;
5. Restaurants, cafes, taverns, cocktail bars;
6. Any other similar uses deemed by the planning commission to be consistent with the purpose and intent
of this chapter. Such determination shall be made during review of the development plan required under
Section 17.36.030. (Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990: Res. 83-10, 1983).
.: a -!f.03°? Preliminary development plan.
Any persons or corporation applying for a planned unit development zone shall file a preliminary development
plan with an application for zone change. The development plan shall include all of the following:
1. A vicinity map showing the location of the site and its relationship to surrounding areas;
2. A map of the site drawn to a scale, no smaller than two hundred feet to the inch showing the following:
a. Arrangement of land uses by type (residential, commercial, open spaces, etc.). A statement on
the approximate percentage of land in each category. The map should show proposed traffic
circulation;
b. Names and dimensions of dedicated roads bounding or near the site;
c. Planned off-street parking areas including approximate number of spaces to be provided;
d. Elevation contours of no more than twenty -foot intervals;
3. A statement relating the development plan to adjacent development and natural areas;
4. A statement of the developer's intent with regard to providing landscaping and retention of open spaces;
5. A statement outlining future land ownership patterns within the development including homeowners
associations if planned;
6. Proposed water supply, storage and distribution system, sewage disposal/treatment plan, solid waste
collection plan;
7. Documentation from the planning department that environmental review (SEPA) has been completed;
8. Statement of planned residential (housing) densities expressed in terms of living units per building and
per net acre (total acreage minus dedicated rights-of-way). (Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990: Res. 83-10, 1983).
�:C► Final development plan.
Following approval of the preliminary development plan by the county and before lot sales or building
construction commences, the developer (owner) shall submit a final development plan for approval by the
board of county commissioners which shall include all of the following:
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1. A staging plan describing the timing or sequence of construction for all the elements of the plan.
Subdivision lot sales may precede other elements of the development upon final plat approval;
2. A map or maps of the site drawn at a scale no smaller than one hundred feet to one inch showing the
following:
a. Preliminary engineering plans including site grading, road improvements, drainage and public
utilities extensions;
b. Arrangement of all buildings which shall be identified by type;
c. Preliminary building plans including floor plans and exterior design and/or elevation views;
d. Location and number of off-street parking areas including type and estimated cost of surfacing;
e. The location and dimensions of roads and driveways including type and estimated cost of
surfacing and road maintenance plans;
f. The location and total area of common open spaces;
g. Proposed location of fire protection facilities;
h. Proposed storm drainage plan;
3. Certification from state and local health authorities that water and sewer systems are available to
accommodate the development;
4. Provisions to assure permanence and maintenance of common open spaces;
5. Statement of intent including estimated cost for landscaping and restoration of natural areas despoiled
by construction including tree planting. (Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990: Res. 83-10,
1983).
-. 1 ' .0 - i Permit issuance and conditions.
Building permits and other permits required for the construction or development of property under provision of
this section shall be issued only when, in the opinion of the county building inspector, the work to be
performed substantially conforms with the final development plan approved by the board of county
commissioners. (Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990: Res. 83-10, 1983).
" 2 "`, a Required improvements.
All improvements including parking lots, driveways, landscaping, which are a part of the approved plan, but
which do not otherwise require building permits, shall be completed or bonded before occupancy permits are
issued by the building inspector. The amount of the bond shall be determined by the building inspector on the
basis of information presented with the final development plan. (Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990: Res. 83-10, 1983).
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