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The Board of Kittitas County Commissioners will meet at 2:00 pm on October 17,2023 in the Commissioners'Auditorium,
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RBVISIONS OF KITTITAS COUNTY CODE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AS PART OF THE 2022 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CYCLE.
Whereas,this ordinance, revising Kittitas County Code and Comprehensive Ptan, contains
four sections of findings, as follows:
ORDINANCE
No.2022 - -a1'?
Procedural Findings
Board of County Commissioners Findings
Final Decision and Signatures
Changes to Kittitas County Code and Conrprehensive Plan
Section I -
Section II -
Section III -
Exhibits A-T -
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
Whereas,
SECTION I
PROCEDURAL FINDINGS
Kittitas County opted into the Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A, volunlarily
on December 27, 1990, through Resolution 90-138; and
The Kittitas County GMA Comprehensive Plan was originally adopted on July 26,
1996 by the Kittitas County Board of Counfy Commissioners; and
Kittitas County Code 158.03.030 indicates that any interested person, including
applicants, citizens, county oommission and board members, and staff of other
agencies may suggest plan or development regulation amendments for annual
consideration by the Kittitas County Planning Cornmission and Board of County
Commissioners; and
Kittitas County Code 158.03.030 requires amendments to the comprehensive plan or
development regulations that are docketed by June 30u'must be approved or denied by
the Board of County Commissioners on or before Deceinbsr 3 l't of that same calendar
year; and
Kittilas County Community Development Services docketed a list of suggested
changes to the Kittitas County Code and Comprehensive Plan and made these
proposals readily available for review by the public in Community Development
Services and within the County's offrcial website; and
Kittitas County submitted its proposed docketed items on October 19,2022 to the
Department of Commerce as required by statute and received a letter of receipt on
October 19,2022 that the docket proposal had been received and was sent to other
agencies for comment; and
Comtnents were received frorn state agencies and members of the public; and
Kittitas County filed its overall docket SEPA checklist and SEPA checklist for five
citizen-initiated comprehensive plan amendments and rezone applications on
September 8, 2022 and issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) for the
annual dooket items on September 8,2022 through authority of WAC 197-ll-340;
and
One timely SEPA appeal was received for the Mardee Lake comprehensive plan
amendment and rezone applications (CP-22-0000 5 & RZ-22-AA005); and
Due public notice was placed upon the County official website and in the Northern
Kittitas County Tribune on October 27,2022 and November 3,2022, and in the
Daily Record on October 27, 2022 and November 3, 2022 regarding the Planning
Commission public hearing; and
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on November 8,2022 and
November 9, 2022 to hear testimony and take public comment on the items
considered for amendment and afler deliberation rnade recommendations to the
Board of County Commissioners, taking due consideration of the public benefit
involved in the proposals; and
Whereas,After due notice and publication on official website and in the Northern Kittitas
County Tribune on November 3, 2022 and November 10, 2022, and in the Daily
Record on November 3, 2022 and Novemb er 10, 2022, the Kittitas County Board of
County Commissioners held an open public hearing on November 29,2022; and
Whereas,After deliberation, the Board of County Commissioners made decisions on each
docket item presentcd; and
Whereas,Following the decisions on the docket items the Kittitas County Board of
Commissioners instructed County staff to prepare an ordinance for their signature to
adopt changes to the Kittitas County Code and Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas,The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners considered enabling
documents before the public on Decernber 20,2022.
SECTION II_BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS
(icneral Findlnss:
The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022,
to hear testimony and accept written comments regarding proposed amendments to the Kittitas
County Code and Comprehensive Plan. All mernbers of the public who wanted to testify were
allowed to speak or submit written correspondence into the record.
The docketed items discussed during the Board of County Commissioners public hearing included:
2022 Proposed AMENDMENTS to Kittitas County Code and Comprehensive Plan
Number Applicant Name Project Description Planning Commission
Recommcndation
Staff
Recommendation
22-01 Kittitas County
Amend KCC l7,l l,
l7 .08, l7 ,15, 1'l .16,
l'1 .22, 17 .24, 17 ,32,
17.36,17.40, 17.44,
17.48, and 17 .52 to
implement Interlocal
Agreement (ILA)
between Kittitas County
and the City of
Ellensburg regarding
development in the
Ellensburg Urban
Growth Area (Resolution
2022-013).
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendments as
proposed and
recommended that
comments from Steve
Willard be forwarded
to the Board of County
Commissioners for
consideration.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-02 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Amend KCC 17.08 to
add definitions of
"Construction Business
and Trades" and
"Contractor Yard" and
amend KCC 17.15 to add
"Contractor Yard" to
land use tables.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended denial of
the amendment as
proposed.
Staff
rccommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-03 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Housekeeping
arnendments to KCC
Title 15, 16, and 17.
Thc Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment as
Droposed^
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-04 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Amend KCC l?.08 to
update definitions of
"Accessory dwelling
unit,'o "Accessory living
quartersr" and
"Guesthouse."
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recomrnended approval
of the amendment as
proposed.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-05 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Amend KCC 17.08.195
to redefine "Daycare
facilities" and amend
KCC 17.15.070.1 and
KCC 17.15 to allow
daycare facilities in
Residential, Residential
2, and Urban Residential
zoning districts.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
with a minor
amendment and
recommended these
provisions be extended
to the Rural 5 and
Rural 3 zoning
districts.
Staff
recornmended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-06 Commissioner
Osiadacz
Amend KCC 17.44.060
to increase maximum
building height in the
Highway Commercial
Zone lo 40 feet and
remove the reference to
"stories."
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendrneut as
proposed
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-07 Commissioner
Wright
Amend KCC 12.05 to
allow for vesting of
exiting driveway
accesses established
prior to county road
access permits.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment as
proposed
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-08 Commissioner
Wright
Amend KCC 16.12.040
to allow for lots smaller
than the zoning
minimum lot size in
Cornmercial Ag, Ag 5,
and Ag 20 zones where a
residence has existed for
at least five years and
where the lot has not
been divided for at least
l5 years,
The Planning
Commission
recommended approval
as originally proposed
but with a minor
arnendment, by a vote
of 4 to 0 with one
abstention.
Staff
reconrmended a
revision of the
proposed
amendment that
would perpetually
limit the
remainder lot's
use to agricultural
purposes.
22-09 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Amend KCC 17.08 to
exclude retaining walls
of up to four feet in
height from structural
setbacks when necessary
for access permits and to
allow for a maximum
l8-inch structural
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment as
proposed
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
arnendment as
proposed.
encroachment into
setbacks.
22-t0 WITHDRAWN
22-tl Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Amend KCC 17.80.010
to clarifu that alterations
or expansions of
nonconforming
residential structures
shall not increase their
nonconformity.
The Plannirrg
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment as
proposed.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
arnendment as
proposed.
22-t2 Kittitas Couuty
CDS Staff
Amend 17.16.080,
17.18.080, t7.28.060,
17,284.060, 11 .29.07 0,
l7 .31.070, and 17.56.060
to remove "to the main
building" language.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
reconrrnended approval
of the amendment as
DroDosed.
Staff
reconrrnended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-t3 WITHDRAWN
22-14 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Ar:rend KCC Title l5A
Table A to include
Reasonable Use and
Public Agency and
Utility Exception that
were adopted with new
critical areas ordinance
in202l.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
with the proposed staff
revision.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment with
one minor
revision.
22-15 Kittitas County
Solid Waste
New Chapter 8.21 that
would expand recycling
and yard waste services
in Kittitas County.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment with
revisions,
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment with
revisions as
proposed by
Waste
Management.
22-16 WITHDRAWN
22-t7 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Amend KCC 17.08 to
clari$, which lot lines
and yards are considered
"front.t'
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment as
proposed.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-18 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Amend KCC
17,84.010(4) to add
defi nition of "substantial
construction."
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment with
revision to allow
extensions when
conditions are outside
of anolicant's conlrol,
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendrnent as
proposed.
22-19 Kittitas County
CDS Staff
Amend KCC I7.08.290
to provide limitations for
employees and
customers for home
occupations.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended denial of
the arnendment.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-20
Kittitas County
Prosecutor and
CDS Staff
Amend KCC
17.15.060(l) to be
consistent with WAC
365-l 96-ss0(3)(a).
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment as
proposed.
Staff
recommcnded
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-21
cP-22-00001
RZ-22-04001
Citizen Request -
Fiorito Brothers
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment frorn Rural
Working to Commercial
Agriculfure and Rezone
from Agriculture 20 to
Commercial Agriculture.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
ofthe proposed
comprehensive plan
amendment and
rezone.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthc
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
22-22
cP-22-00002
RZ-22-00002
Citizen Request -
Thorp Landing
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Rural
Working to Rural
Residential and Rezone
from Agriculture 20 to
Agriculture 5.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the proposed
comprehensive plan
arnendment and
rezone.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
))-)'4,
cP-22-00003
RZ-22-00003
Citizen Request -
Flying A Land
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Rural
Working to Rural
Residential and Rezone
from Agriculture 20 to
Agriculture 5.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
ofthe proposed
comprehensive plan
amendment and
rezone,
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
22-24
cP-22-00004
RZ-22-00004
Citizen Request -
Teanaway Ridge
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment fiom Rural
Working to Rural
Residential and Rezone
from Forest & Range
and Rural 5 to Rural 5.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
ofthe proposed
comprehensive plan
amendment and
rezone.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
22-25
cP-22-00005
RZ-22-00005
Citizen Request -
Mardee Lake
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Rural
Working to Rural
Recreation and Rezone
from Forest & Range to
Recreation.
The Planning
Commission
recommended approval
ofthe proposed
comprehensive plan
amendment and rezone
by a vole of 4 to l.
Staff
reconrmended
approval ofthe
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
22-26 WITHDRAWN
22-01 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 17.11,17.08,17.15, 17.16,11,22,17.24,17.32,t7.36rt7.40,11.44,17,49rand 12.52
to implcment Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Kittitas County and the City of Ellensburg
regarding development in the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (Resolution 2022-013).
The proposed amendments wou Id irnpl em ent Resolu tion 2022-0 I 3 .
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the request with AMENDMENTS by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
L The Planning Commission recommended approval as presented by staff to the Board of
County Commissioners with a vote of 5-0.II. Public testimony was received for this proposal.ilI. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-02 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 17,08 to add definitions of (rConstruction Business and Trades" and "ContractorYard" and amend KCC 17.15 to add "Contractor Yard" to land use tables
The proposed amendment to KCC 17.08 and KCC l?.15 would allow contractor yards by
conditional use permit in the Ag 5, Rural 5, Ag20, and Forest & Range zones and by administrative
conditional use permit in the General Commercial and Highway Commercial zones. Contractor
yards would be a permitted use in Ceneral Industrial zones. Contractor yards would be permitted in
Light Industrial zones but would require an administrative conditional use permit when abutting a
residential zoning district. Standards for contractor yards would be added to each land use table to
minimize impacts to adjacent uses.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Novernber 29,2022, and denied the
request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended denial as presented by staff to the Board of
County Commissioners with a vote of 5-0.II. Public testimony was received for this proposal.
III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The Board of County Commissioners remanded this item for community outreach and to bring
recommendations as a part of the 2023 Annual Docket.
22-03 Kittitas County Proposal:
Housekeeping amendments to KCC Titte 15, 16o and 17.
The proposed amendments to KCC Title 15, 16, and l7 would revise the definition of "Family" for
compliance with SB 5235 and correct typos and incorrect references.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
IL No public testimony for this proposal was received.ilI. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the County's
Comprehensive Plan,
22-04 Kittitas County Proposal:
Antend KCC 17.08 to update delinitions of "Accessory dwelling unito" "Accessory living
quartersrtt and ttGuesthouse.tt
This amendrnent would amend these definitions to clariS that these uses contain an installed cook
source,
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Novernber 29,2022, and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, hnding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
IL No public testimony for this proposal was received.
III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-05 Kittitas County Proposal
Amend KCC f 7.08.195 to redefine ftDaycare facilities" and amend KCC 17.15.070.1 and KCC 17.15 to
allow daycare facilities in Residential, Residential 2, and Urban Residential zoning districts.
Daycare facilities serving less than 13 people in a 24-hour period would be pennitted outright, and
daycare facilities serving 13 or more people in a 24-hour period would require a conditional use
permit,
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the Planning Commission recommendation by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
L The Planning Commission recommended approval with a minor revision and
recommended that these provisions be extended to the Rural 5 and Rural 3 zoning districts
by a vote of 5-0.
II. Public testimony was received for this proposal.
III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
2l-06 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 17.44.060 to increase maximum building height in the Highway Commercial Zone to 40
feet and remove the reference to ttstories.tt
Currently the maximum height is two and one-half stories, or 35 feet, whichever is less. The amendment
would remove the references to stories, which are not a standard unit of measurement, and would increase
the overall height limit from 35 feet to 40 feet.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29, 2022, and approved
the request as presented by a 3'0 vote, finding that:
L The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
It No public testimony for this proposal was received.
IIl. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-A7 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 12.05 to allow for vesting of exiting driveway accesses established prior to county
road access permits.
The proposed amendment to KCC 12.05 would allow for vesting of existing driveway accesses
established prior to county road access permits.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposal to the Board of County
Cornmissioners with a vote of 5-0.
II. No public testimony for this proposal was received.
III, The change meets the Growth Management Act and the obiectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-08 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC f6.12.040 to allow for lots smaller than the zoning minimum lot size in
Commercial Ag, Ag 5, and Ag 20 zones.
This amendment would allow for lots smaller than the zoning minimum lot size in Commercial Ag, Ag 5,
and Ag 20 zones where a residence has existed for at least five years and where the lot has not been divided
for at least 15 years.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the request with AMENDMENTS by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
l. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 4-0 with one abstention.
II. Public testimony was received for this proposal,
III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-09 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 1?.08 to exclude retaining walls of up to four feet in height from structural
setbacks when necessary for access permits and to allow for a maximum l8-inch structural
encroachment into setbacks.
The overhang encroachment amendment would codify current practice. The retaining wall amendment
would remove setback requirements for retaining walls for access permits which logically need to be located
within required setbacks.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29, 2022, and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
L The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
II. No public testimony for this proposal was received,
IlL The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22.10 WITHDRAWN
22-ll Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC f 7.80.010 to clarify that alterations or expansions of nonconforming residential
structures shall not increase their nonconformity.
Currently, this section of code does not allow nonconforming structures to be altered, expanded, etc.,
but this limitation does not apply to residential structures. The proposed amendment would still allow
expansion of nonconfonning residential strucfures but would not allow expansion that increased the
nonconformity.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the request as presented finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
II. No public testimony for this proposal was received.IIl, The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Cunprehensive
Plan.
22-12 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend 17.16.080, 17.18.080, 17.28.060, 17.28A.060, 11.29.070, 17.31.070, and 17.56.060 to
remove "to the main building" language.
The proposed amendments would establish a standard setback requirement.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29, 2022, and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
L The Planning Commission recornmended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
II. No public testimony for this proposal was received.
IIL The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
21-13 WITHDRAWN
22-14 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC Title 15A Table A to include Reasonable Use and Public Agency and Utility
Exception that rvere adopted with new critical areas ordinance in 2021.
The proposed amendment to KCC Title l5A Table would include Reasonable Use and Public
Agency and Utility Exceptions that were adopted with new citical areas ordinancein2A2l.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the request with an AMENDMENT by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval with a staff-recommended revision to
the Board of County Commissioners with a vote of 5-0.
il. No public testimony for this proposal was received.
III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-15 Kittitas County Proposah
New Chapter 8.21 that would expand recycling and yard waste services in Kittitas County.
The proposed amendment would create a new Chapter 8.21 that would expand recycling and yard
waste services in Kittitas County.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the request with revisions as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
IL Public testimony was received for this proposal.
III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22.16 WITHDRAWN
22-17 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 17.08 to clarify which lot lines and yards are considered fifront."
The proposed amendment to KCC 17.08 would clarify which lot lines are considered front.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Novembe r 29, 2022, and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
IL No public testirnony was received for this proposal.
III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-18 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 17.84.0f 0(4) to add definition of '(substantial construction."
The ptoposed amendment to KCC 17.84.010(4) would amend the variance criteria in KCC
17.84.010(4) to include a definition of "substantial construction." Currently, an approved variance
becomes void after one year if no substantial conshuction has taken place, but "substantial
construction" is not defined. The new definition would require one or more building inspection
approvals in order to be considered "substantial construction."
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and approved
the request f,s recommended by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0 with a revision to allow extensions where conditions are outside of
applicant's control.
IL No public testimony for this proposal was received.
IIL The change meets the Growth Managentent Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-19 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 17.08.290 to provide limitations for employees and customers for home
occupations.
The proposed amendment to KCC 17.08.290 would provide limitations for employccs and customers for
home occupations in order to lirnit irnpacts on surrounding residential uses.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022, and denied the
request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recomrnended denial to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.II. No public testimony for this proposal was received.
IIL The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-20 Kittitas County Proposal:
Amend KCC 17.15.060(l) to be consistent with WAC 365-196-550(3Xa).
The proposed amendment to KCC 17.15.060(l) would remove footnote 58 because it is in conflict
with WAC 365-196-550(3)(a), which states, "Cities and counties may not use their comprehensive
plan or development regulations to preclude the siting of essential public facilities. Comprehensive
plan provisions or development regulations preclude the siting of an essential public facility if their
combined effects would make the siting of an essential public facility impossible or impracticable."
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29, 2022, and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
L The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Cornmissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
II. No public testirnony was received for this proposal.
III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-21 Citizen-Initiated Proposal:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone
This amendment was proposed by a private citizen and has beeu assigned file numbers CP-22-00001
and RZ'22-00001. Fiorito Brolhers Inc. is proposing a comprehensive plan land use map
amendment from Rural Working to Commercial Agriculture and a rezone of 27.20 acres from
Agricultural 20 to Commercial Agriculture to match surrounding properties. A comprehensive plan
amendment (CP-22-00001), rezone application (RZ-22-00001), and SEPA checklist were submitted
as part of the application packet. The processing of this non-prqject specific rezone is consistent
with Kittitas County Code 158.03 Amendments to Comprehensive Plan.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022 and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
n. No public testimony for this proposal was received.
IIL The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Ptan.
22-22 Citizen-Initiated Proposal:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone
This amendment was proposed by a private citizen and has been assigned file numbers CP-22-00002 and
RZ-22-00002' Thorp Landing LLC is proposing a comprehensive plan land use amendment from Rural
Working to Rural Residential aud a rezone of 72.78 acres from Agricultural 20 to Agricultural 5. A
comprehensive plan amendment (CP-22-00002), tezone application (RZ-22-00002), and SEPA checklisr
were submitted as part of the application packet. The processing of this non-project specific rezone is
consistent with Kittitas County Code 158.03 Amendments to Comprehensive plan.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022 and approved
the request as presented by a2-l vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recornmended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
II. Public testimony was received for this proposal.III' The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-23 Citizen-InitiatedProposal:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rczone
This amendment was proposed by a private citizen and has been assigned file numbers CP,22-00003 and
RZ-22-00043. Flying A Land LLC is proposing a comprehensive plan land use map arnendment from Rural
Working to Rural Residential and a rezone of 18 parcels, equaling 127,52 acres from Agriculture 20 to
Agriculture 5 to match adjacent properties. The rezone will allow the current use of the property to be
consistent and compatible with the zoning code, as well as allow future expansion of existing uses. A
comprehensive plan amendment (CP-22-00003), rezone application (RZ-22-00A03), and SEPA checklist
were submitted as part of the application packet. The processing of this non-project specilic rezone is
consistent with Kittitas county code 158.03 Amendments to comprehensive plan.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022 and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
L The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 5-0.
II. No public testimony for this proposal was received.III' The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan,
22-24 Citizen-Initiated Proposal:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone
This amendrnent was proposed by a private citizen and has been assigned file numbers CP-22-00004 and
RZ-22-OOO04. 'l'eanaway Ridge LLC is proposing a comprehensive plan land use map amendment from
Rural Working to Rural Residential and a rezone of 2 parcels, equaling 86.58 acres, from Forest & Range
and Rural 5 to Rural 5 to match adjacent properties. The rezone will allow the current use of the property to
be consistent and compatible with the zoning code, as well as allow future expansion of existing uses. A
comprehensive plan amendment (CP-22-00004), rezone application (RZ-22-00004), and SEPA checklist
were submitted as part of the application packet, The processing of this non-project specific rezone is
consistent with Kittitas County Code 158.03 Amendments to Cornprehensive plan.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on November 29,2022 and approved
the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding ihat:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 4-0.II. Public testimony was received for this proposal.
ilL The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
22-25 Citizen-Initiated Proposal:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone
This amendment was proposed by a private citizen and has been assigned file numbers CP-22-00005 and
RZ-22-00005, Terra Design Group Inc. (Chad Bala), agent for Mardee Lake Inc., is proposing a rezone and
map amendment to fourparcels (808335,818335,828335 and 838335) currently zoned Forest and Range
with a Rural Working Land Use, rezoned to Rural Recreation zoning and land use designation. The rezone
will allow the current use of the property to be consistent and compatible with the zoning code of rural
recreation, as well as allow future expansion of existing uses. A comprehensive plan arnendment (CP-22-
00005), rezone application (RZ-22-00005), and SEPA checklist were submitted as part of the application
packet. Kittitas County issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) on September 8,2022. A timely
SEPA appeal was filed on October 27,2022. The SEPA appeal was considered by the Board of County
Commissioners prior to considering comprehensive plan amendment and rezone applications. The
processing of this non-project specific rezone is consistent with Kittitas County Code 158.03 Amendments
to Comprehensive Plan.
Prior to considering the comprehensive plan amendment and rezone applications, the Board of County
commissioners conducted an appeal hearing and denied the sEPA appeal, finding that:
I. No public testimony was taken for this proposal
II. The cornprehensive plan amendment and rezone do not have environmental impacts.III. The County's Critical Areas Ordinancc and other environmental regulations would still apply to
future development of the property.
ry. The County's authority to conduct SEPA reviews would still apply to future development of the
property.
V. Upholding the appeal would have negative effects on future non-project comprehensive plan and
r€zone applications.
The Board of County Commissioners then held a public hearing on November 29, 2022 and
approved the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that:
I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners
with a vote of 4- l.
IL Public testirnony was received for this proposal.
IIL The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
SECTION III - FINAL DECISION AND SIGNATURES
BE IT ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due deliberation,
herebyapprovesamendmentstoKCC l?.11, 17.08, 17.15,17.16,17.22,17.24,17.32,17.36,17,40,
17.44,17.48, and 77.52, as shown in Exhibit A.
BE IT f,'URTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves housekeeping arnendments to KCC Title 15, 16, and 17, as shown in
Exhibit B.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendments to the KCC 17.08, as shown in Exhibit C.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kiltitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendments to KCC 17.08 and 17.15, as shown in Exhibit D.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendrnent to 17.44.060, as shown in Exhibit E.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Cornmissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves arnendment to KCC 12.05, as shown in Exhibit F.
BE IT FURTIIER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves arnendments to KCC 16.12.040, as shown in Exhibit G.
BE IT FURTI{ER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Comrnissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendments to KCC 17.08, as shown in Rxhibit H.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendments to KCC 17.80.010, as shown in Exhibit L
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendments to KCC 17.16.080, 17.18.080, 17.28.060,17.28A.060,
17 .29.070,17 ,31.070, and 17.56.060, as shown in Exhibit J.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendrnents to Title 15A Table A, as shown in Exhibit K.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves an amendment to KCC Title 8, creating a new KCC Chapter 8.21, as
shown in Exhibit L.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves arnendments to KCC 17.08, as showr in Exhibit M.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendments to KCC 17.84.010(4), as shown in Exhibit N.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that thc Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves amendments to KCC 17.15.060(l), as shown in Exhibit O.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves a cornprehensive map and rezone,'as shown in Exhibit P.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED lhat the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves a comprehensive map and rezone, as shown in Exhibit Q,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves a comprehensive map and rezone, as shown in Exhibit R.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves a comprehensive map and rezone, as shown in Exhibit S.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves a comprehensive map and rezone, as shown in Exhibit T.
NOW' BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of County Commissioners, after due
deliberation, hereby approves the adoption of lhe 2022 Amendments to the Kittitas County Code as
shown in Exhibits A through Q attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Information Services
is hereby directed to make these changes to the regulations on the County website. The Community
Development Services Director and Prosecuting Attorney are authorized to correct any scrivener's
errors without Board approval.
Adopted this 20n day of December2022, at Ellensburg, Washington.
COMMISSIONERS
, WASHINGTON
Brett Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO tr'ORM:
tr Deputy Clerk of the Bout$- Mandy Buchholz
Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
signing for Gregory L.Zanpel Prosecuting Attorney
lln
KjorsvikJulieBoard-theof
Exhibit A: Docket ltem 22-Al
City of Ellensburg UGA lnterlocal Agreement
Chapter 17.08
DEFINITIONS*
Sections
17.08.010 Generallv.
17.08.011 Definitions within the Ellensburg,Urban Growth Area (UGA)
17.08,020 Accessory building or accessory use.
17 .08.022 Accessorv dwellino unit.
17 .08.023 Accessorv livino ouarters.
17.08.030 Access road.
1 7.08.0304 Administrative.
17.08.031 Adult Family Home.
17,08.032 Ag ricu ltu re processi ng.
1 7.08.033 Aoriculture oroduction.
1 7.08.034 Agricu lture sales.
17.08.0344 Aoriculture sales - enhanced.
17.08.0348 Agricultural enhanced uses (AEU).
1 7.08.034C Ag ricu ltura I d irect marketing activities.
1 7.08.034D Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities,
1 7.08.034E Agricultural expanded seasonal harvest festivities.
17.08.035 Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
17.08.040 Airoort.
17.08.050 Alteration.
17.08.060 Amendment.
1 7,08.06-3 Amenitv funds,
17 .08.067 Animal boarding.
1 7.08.068 Animal Crematory.
17.08.070 Reoealed.
17.08.100 Auto wrecking yard.
1 7.08.1 01 Batterv charoino station.
17.18lAZ Battery electric vehicle (BEV).
1 7.08.1 03 Batterv exchanoe station.
17.08.105 Bed and breakfast.
17.08.110 Board.
17.09j20 Repealed.
17,08.130 Buildino.
17.08.135 Building height.
1 7.08.140 Buildino line.
17.08,150 Repealed.
17.08.155 Camooround.
1 7.08,1 55A Camooround. orimitive.
17.08.156 Campsite.
17.08.157 Camping unit.
1 7.08.1 58 Charging levels.
17.08.190 Clinic.
1 7.08.1 61 Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges
17.08.162 Reoealed.
17.08.163 Reoealed.
1 7.08.1 65 Commercial activities associated with agriculture
17.08."170 Commission.
17.Q8.171 Common area
1 7.08.1 B0 Conditional uses.
1 7.08.1B3 Conservation easement.
17.08.187 Conservation or resource values.
17.08.188 Countv
17.08.190 Countv arterial road.
17.08.191 Critter pad.
1 7.08.195 Dav care facilities.
17.08.197 Densitv(ies).
17.08.198 Reoealed.
17.08.198A Develoo
17.08,1 98B Development
1 7.08.1 99 Develooment rioht.
17.08.199A Director
17.08.200 Dwellino.
17 .08.21 O Dwellino. mu ltiole-familv.
17 .08.21 1 Dwelli no. sinole-familv
17,08.220 Dwelling, two-family.
17.08.221 Electric scooters and motorcycles.
17 .08.222 Electric vehicle.
17.08.223 Electric vehicle charging station.
17.08.2234 Electric vehicle charging station - restricted.
17.08.2238 Electric vehicle charging station - public.
17 .08.224 E lectric vehicle infrastructu re.
17.08.2244 Electric vehicle parking space.
17.08.225 Exolosives.
17.08.226 Explosives Magazine.
17.08.227 Exolosives Process Buildino.
17 .08.228 Explosives, Storage or Manufacture.
17 .08.229 Extremelv hazardous waste.l
17.08.230 Familv.
17.08.240 Repealed.
17.08.250 Farm.
17,08.255 Farm labor shelter.
:1 7.08.2554 Farm visit.
17.08,256 Farm stands.
17.08,260 Feedlot.
17.08.261 Forestrv
17 .08.261 A Forest oroduct processino
17.08.2618 Forest product sales
17.08.261C Freighting and trucking yard or terminal
17.08.262 Golf Course.
17.08.2624 Grade
17.08.2628 Gradino
17.08.262C Grazino
17.08.263 Grouo care facilitv.
17.08.265 Group home.
1 7 .08.268 Guest houses.
17.08.270 Guest ranch or guest farm.
1 7.08.280 Hazardous waste.
17.08.281 Hazardous waste facility.
17 .08.282 Hazardous waste storage.
1 7.08.283 Hazardous waste treatment.
17 .08.290 Home occu pation.
17.08.300 Hosoital.
17.08.310 Hospital, animal or veterinary.
1 7.08.320 lmoound/towino vard.
17.0B.321 lnfill.
17 .08.324 lnterlocal ag reement.
1 7.08.326 lnteroretive Center.
17.08.327 Reoealed.
17.08.329 Junk.
17.08.330 Junkvard.
17.08.340 Reoealed,
17.08.360 Lot.
17.08.361 Lot. flao
17.08.370 Lot line, front.
17.08.380 Lot Iine, rear.
17.08.390 Lot line, side.
1 7.08.390A Lot, through
17,08.391 Manufactured home.
'17 .08.392 M a nufacturing
1 7.08.392A Mariiuana orocessino
1 7.08.3928 Mariiuana oroduction
17.08.392C Marijuana retail sales
17.08,393 Medium-speed electric vehicle.
17.08.395 Repealed.
17.08.396 Reoealed.
1 7.08.397 Mini warehouse.
17,08.3974 Mininq and Excavation
17.08.398 Mobile home.
17,08.399 Modular home.
17.08.400 Renealed.
1 7.08.408 Neighborhood electric vehicle.
1 7.08.41 0 Nonconforming use.
17.08.415 Nurseries.
17 .08.412 Non-electric vehicle,
L7 .08.420 Nursino home.
17.08.421 Office
17 .08.424 Off-site hazardous waste facilities.
17 .08.427 On -site haza rdous waste facilities.
17.08.428 Open space
17,08.430 Outdoor advertising signs and billboards.
1 7.08.430A Overlay zone/district
1208.4308 Ownership
i 7.08.43i Park model trailer.
17.08.440 Parkino space.
17.08.445 Parks and olavorounds.
1 7.08.450 Planned unit development.
17.08.455 Planning commission or commission.
17.08.455A Plug-ln hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
17.08.456 Repeoled.
17.08.457 Public facilities
17.08.460 Public office building.
17,08.461 Raoid charoino station.
17.08.462 Receivino site.
17 .08.463 Recreation, indoor.
17 .08.464 Recreation, outdoor.
17 .08.465 Recreationa l vehicle.
1 7.08.465A Recreational vehicle park.
1 7.08.465 B Recreationa I vehicle/eq u ipment service and repa ir.
17.08.466 Refuse disoosal/recvclino
17.08.467 Relioious institutions
17.08.468 Resource based industry
17.08.469 Restaurant
1 7.08.4694 Retail sales
17.08.470_ Rezone.
17.08.47 1 Rock Crushing
17.08.47 1 4 R.V. Storage
17.08,172 Services
17.08.480 School. oublic or orivate.
17.08.485 Shootino ranoe.
17 .08.487 Sending site.
1 7.08,490 Small-scale event facility.
17.08.500 Soecial care dwellino.
1 7,08,5 1 Q Structural alteration.
17.08.520 Structure.
17.08.530 Reoealed.
17.08.535 Reoealed.
17.08.540 Trailer park, trailer camp, trailer court and mobile home park.
17.08.541 Trails,
17.08.542 Transfer of development rights (TDR).
1 7.08.543 TDR certificate.
17.48.544 TDR certificate letter of intent.
17.08.545 TDR credit.
17.08.546 TDR orooram.
17,08.547 TDR sending site application.
17.08.550 Use.
17.08.550A U-oick/U-cut ooerations.
lTOBJOQ Variance.
1 7.08.5604 Vehicle/equipment service and repair
1 7.08.5608 Warehouse and Distribution
1 7.08.560C Watershed management facilities
17.08.561 Winerv.
'17.08.570 Yard.
17.08.580 Yard deoth.
17.08.590 Yard, front.
17,08.600 Yard, rear.
17.08.610 Yard, side.
17.08.620 Yurt.
* Prior history: Ords. 82-7-2,79-2-3,77 -12,77 -12,76-3,75-9,73-3, 68-17
1, Renumbered from 17.08.225 by Ord. 2018-021,2018
17.08.010 Generally.
Certain terms and words used in this title are defined in the following sections. Words used in the
present tense include the future; words in the singular number include the plural number; and words
in the plural number include the singular number; the word "building" includes the word "structure,"
and the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory. (Res, 83-10, 1983)
17.08.011 Definitions within Ellensburg Urban Grorvth Area (UGAI,
Within the City of Ellensburg UGA. the definitions in KCC 17.11.036 shall apply. Where terms are not
defined KCC 17.1 1.036. the definitions in KCC 17.08 shall apBly,
17.08.020 Accessory building or accessory use.
"Accessory building" or "accessory use" means a subordinate building or use which is incidental to
that of the main building or use and located on the same tract or lot as the main building or use.
(Ord. 201 3-001, 2013i Res. 83-10, 1 983)
17.O8.O22 Accessory dwelling unit.
"Accessory dwelling unit" means separate living quarters detached from the primary residence. (Qrd.
2013-008.2013; Ord.2013:001,2013; Ord.2010-014, 2010; Ord. 0-2006-01, 2006)
17.08.023 Accessory living quarters.
"Accessory living quarters" means separate living quarters fully contained within a single structure
that contains the primary dwelling, (Ord. 2013-008,2013: Ord. 2013-001 ,2013; Ord. 0-2006-01,
2006)
17.08.030 Access road.
''Access road" means any road, public or private, except a county arterial road. (Res, 83-10, 1983)
1 7.08.030 Administrative
"Administrative" means a discretionary action or permit decision made without a public hearing.
(Olcl. 20'13 00i ,2013)
17.08.031 Adult family home.
"Adult family home" means a residential home in which a person or persons provide personal care,
special care, room, and board to more than one (1) but not more than six (6) adults who are not
related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services. (Ard-?p1l:04L,2013;
Ord.2007-22,2007)
17 .08.O32 Agricultu re processing
"Agriculture processing" includes but is not limited to feed mills, canneries, preparation of agriculture
product (produce washing, boxing, bulk packaging, baling, etc.), animal slaughter and meat
p repa ration. (Or d-ZQl.3:8Q1, 201 3)
I 7.08.033 Agriculture production
"Agriculture production" means raising of crops, animals and other agricultural products. Definition
excludes feedlots, which are defined separately. (Qfl-2-111-*805 , 2014;.Arrl,2tr!3:091, 2013)
1 7.08.034 Agriculture sales
"Agriculture sales" includes, but is not limited to, private or public sales (including auctions) of
agricultural products such as fruit/produce, eggs, milk cheese, and livestock that expand beyond the
restrictions for "agricultural direct marketing activities.. (Atd.Jga1_-!l_5 , 2021; Olcl-.?Q13:QQ1,2013)
I 7.08.034A Agriculture sales-enhanced
"Agricultural sales-enhanced" means the selling of agricultural products grown or raised locally that
have been enhanced to improve market value. Enhanced agricultural sales activities include, but are
not limited to: sales of prepared food or beverages, crafts, floral arrangements; and tasting rooms.
Marijuana product sales are excluded. Enhanced agricultural sales operations may also include the
retail sale of fresh or unprocessed agricultural products. ffl-20J3 UL 2014;
17.08.0348 Agricultural enhanced uses (AEU)
"Agricultural enhanced uses (AEU)" refers to a use that is accessory to a working farm, approved
winery, distillery, cider house or brewery or any agricultural, horticultural, or agribusiness operation
that is open to the public for the purpose of enjoyment, education, or active involvement in the
activities of the agricultural operation. These activities must be related to agriculture, and incidental
to the primary operation on the site. The retail sales of agricultural related products is considered
accessory and subordinate to the agricultural operation when the products sold are grown or
produced on site. (Q"r'cl. Z0Zl-0tS,2021; Ord.2016-023, 2016)
1 7.08.034C Agricu ltura I direct marketing activities
Those accessory activities associated with the retail sale of agricultural products produced on and off
the premises. This includes the sale of nonagricultural products (e.9. crafts, antiques, kitchen goods,
etc.), educational classes and tours, commercial farm rides on premises, and temporary food services.
(Otd,2021-Q15,2021)
1 7.08.034D Agricultural seasonal haruest festivities
Those temporary and accessory activities associated with the sale of annual harvest crops. These
accessory activities may include live music, temporary food service establishments, vendors other
than the owners or operators of the farm, commercial farm rides on the premises and recreational
activities (e.9. corn mazes, craft booths, etc,), (Otd. ?021-015, 2021)
1 7.08.034E Agricultu ra I expanded seasonal harvest festivities
Expanded Seasonal Harvest Festivities allow a farming activity to expand beyond the restrictions for
Seasonal Harvest Festivities. The purpose and intent of the conditional use for Expanded Seasonal
Haruest Festivities is to allow direct marketing of crops to the public. lt is not to provide alternative
ways to create permanent or semi-permanent sales businesses that would othenrvise require a zone
reclassification to a commercial zone. (Qrd, ?021 015,2021)
17.08.035 Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
"Agriculture Study Overlay Zone" means properties containing prime farmland soils, as defined by
United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in Agriculture Handbook No. 210,
and located in the former Thorp Urban Growth Node Boundaries and outside of LAMIRD boundaries.
17.08.040 Airport.
"Airpoft" means any area of land or water designed and set aside for landing and taking off of
aircraft. (Res, B3-10, 1983)
17.08.050 Alteration.
"Alteration" means a change in construction or a change of occupancy. Where the term alteration is
applied to a change in construction, it is intended to apply to any change, addition or modification in
construction. Where the term is used in connection with a change of occupancy, it is intended to
apply to changes of occupancy from one ('l) trade or use to another or from one (1) division of a
trade or use to another. (Qtd-2Q13:0Qf , 2013; Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
17.08.060 Amendment.
"Amendment" means a change in the wording, context, boundaries or maps which are a part of this
title by the county commissioners in the manner prescribed by law. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
1 7.08.053 Amenity funds.
"Amenity funds" means cash payments to cities to help offset the costs of taking additional density.
(Ord. 2009-25,2009)
17 .08.067 An imal board ing.
"Animal boarding" means a facility where animals are housed, fed, and cared for, excluding a
veterinary clinic, for a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours for commercial purposes. Such uses
shall include, but are not limited to, kennels and boarding stables. (Orc|.2019-013,2019; Ord.2013-
001, 201 3; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
1 7.08.068 Animal Crematory.
Animal Crematory: A dedicated area within a building approved for animal cremation services or an
accessory building wherein animal remains are cremated. (Ord. 2021-0'15 , 2021)
17.08.070 Repealed.
(Ord. 201.3-0{L 2013; Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
17.08.100 Auto wrecking yard.
"Auto wrecking yard" means any place in the business of buying, selling or dealing in vehicles of a
type required to be licensed under the laws of this state, for the purpose of wrecking, dismantling,
disassembling or substantially changing the form of any motor vehicle, or which buys or sells integral
secondhand parts of component material thereof, (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.101 Battery charging station.
"Battery charging station" means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component
assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, which meet or exceed
any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules
adopted u nder ltCW 1 9.27.540. (Ord. _201
'l :01 3. 201 1 ; Res. 83- 1 0, 1 983)
17.08.102 Battery electric vehicle (BEV).
"Battery electric vehicle (BEV)" means any vehicle that operates exclusively on electrical energy from
an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle's batteries, and produces zero tailpipe emissions or
pollution when stationary or operating. (Qld ?O]_-?-"Opt,2013; Qld. 20'l 'l "0,!-3,2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.103 baftery exchange station.
"Battery exchange station" means a fully automated facility that will enable an electric vehicle with a
swappable battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully charged
battery through a fully automated process, which meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and
regulations set forth by chapter 19.27 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under BeW 19.27.54Q.
(Qrd,28:!liQ01, 2013; Ord. 201 1-01J,2011; Res. B3-10, 1983)
17.08.105 Bed and breakfast.
"Bed and breakfast" means any establishment located in a structure designed for a single family
residence that has more than two (2) rooms for rent on a daily basis and offers a meal as part of the
cost of a room, regardless of whether the owner or operator of the establishment resides in any of
the structures. Excludes rehabilitation centers, group homes, clinics, nursing homes, church camps,
and other similar uses. (QrrJ. 2813'001, 2013; Ord. 93-21 (part), 1993)
17,08.110 Board.
"Board" means Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners. (Ord-?0l Ltl_O_} 2013; Res. 83-10,
1 e83)
17.08.120 Repealed. (Oxl-20 1 2'009, 201 2; Res, 83- 1 0, 1 983)
17.08.130 Building.
"Building" means a structure having roof supported by columns or walls for the shelter, suppoft or
enclosure of persons, animals or chattels. (Res.83-'10, 1983)
17.08.135 Building height.
"Building height" means the vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest
roof surface. Grade plain is the reference plane representing the average of finished ground level
adjoining the building at exterior walls. Where the finished ground level slopes away from the
exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established by the lowest points within the area between
the building and the lot line or, where the lot line is more than six (6) feet (1829 mm)from the
building, between the building and a point six (6) feet (1829 mm) from the building. (Orrl.2013f0Q1,
2013; Or{ ?010-0i4, 2010)
1 7.08.140 Building line.
"Building line" means a line established at a minimum distance a building may be located from any
property line as determined by the standards of this title. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.150 Repealed.
()d."0l3:001, 2013; Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
17.08.155 Campground.
"Campground" means any parcel or tract of land under the control of any person, organization, or
governmental entity wherein two (2) or more recreational vehicle, recreational park trailer or other
camping unit sites are offered for the use of the public or members of an organization. Typically the
length of stay for a majority of the guests will range from one (1) to fourteen (14) days, The purpose
of a campground use shall relate primarily to vacation, recreation and similar pursuits, and is not a
place of permanent residence for the campers. A single-family residence may be allowed for the
owner or caretaker. Very limited service commercial activities may be allowed which are intended for
campers of the campground and must be approved as part of a conditional use permit. Youth Camps
may offer additional education and child-care assistance elements as secondary uses to the
Campground. These secondary uses shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local
regulations. (C:rcl. 20?'l-01_5 ,2021; Afd-?![3:Ua 2013; 8xL?013:9Q1, 2013;Ord, 2007-22,2007)
1 7.08.1 55A Campground, primitive.
"Campground, primitive" means dispersed camping outside of a designated campground or a
campground without full amenities. Dispersed camping means there are no designated campsites,
no toilets, no picnic tables, no trash cans, no treated water, and no fire grates. Dispersed camping is
not allowed in the vicinig of developed recreation sites such as campgrounds, boat ramps, picnic
areas, or trailheads. A campground without full amenities means that sanican/vault toilets, campfire
rings, picnic tables, and graveled/identified campsites are allowed; however no utilities such as water,
septic, and power, or pavernent are allowed except for paved road aprons or similar. (Ord. 2018-021,
2018; Ord, 201 5-010, 2015)
17.08.155 Camp site.
"Camp site" means a specific area within an RV park or campground that is set aside for use by a
camping unit. (Ord. 201 3-001, 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17.08.157 Camping unit,
Camping unit means any portable structure, shelter or vehicle designed and intended for occupancy
by persons engaged in RV activities or camping. The basic units are: recreational vehicle, tent,
portable camping cabin, teepee, yurt or other portable shelter. (Ord, 2013-001 ,2013; Ord.2007 -22,
2007)
I 7.08.1 58 Charging levels.
"Charging levels" means the standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an
electric vehicle's battery is recharged. The terms "1:' "2:'and "3" are the most common EV charging
levels, and include the following specifications:r Level 1 is considered slow charging.. Level 2 is considered medium charging.o Level 3 is considered fast or rapid charging. (Ord,2013-001 ,2O13; Ord. 2Q11-013,
201 1; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.160 Clinic.
"Clinic" means any building or portion of any building containing offices for providing medical,
dental or psychiatric services for outpatients only. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
I 7.08.1 61 Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges.
"Clubhouses, fraternhies and lodges" means associations of persons organized for social, education,
literary or charitable purposes, This definition includes community meeting halls, clubhouses and
lodges for philanthropic institutions, private clubs, fraternal or nonprofit organizations, and social
service organizations. This definition excludes religious institutions. (Ord. 2013-001. 2013)
17.08.162 Repealed.
(qrd. 2013-0U,2O13i Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.163 Repealed.
(Qrd-eQ13:A]4 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
1 7.08.1 65 Commercial Activities Associated with Agriculture.
"Commercial Activities Associated with Agriculture" means any commercial endeavor including the
custom fabrication and construction of products or materials, as well as services which are in support
of, or supplemental to agricultural activities. Such use in areas designated as agricultural land of long
term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.704,177(3) as currently existing or hereafter
amended, and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture. (Ord.
?01 8-001, 201 8; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.170 Commission.
"Commission" means the Kittitas County Planning Commission, {Qrcl. 2013 001.,2013; Res. 83-10,
1 983)
17.08.171Common area
"Common area" means land commonly owned to include open space, landscaping or recreation
facilities (e.9., typically owned by a homeowners' association or by the State through conservation
easements), (Qrrl. 201 3-001, 2013)
17.08.180 Conditional uses.
For the definition of "Conditional uses" see "Use" (OcL AUS_-!0-1 , 2Q13; Res. B3-10, 1983)
1 7.08.1 83 Conseruation easement
"Conservation easement" means a legal agreement between a landlord and a land trust or
government agency that permanently limits uses of the land in order to protect its nondevelopment
values. lt allows the landowner to continue to own and use the land, to sell it, or to pass it on to
heirs. A conservation easement is placed on a sending site at the time development rights are sold
from the property. The conservation easement typically prohibits any further development of the
property but allows resource uses, such as farming and forestry, to continue. (Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.187 Conseruation or resource values.
Conservation or resource values means the use and suitability of the land for farm, agricultural, or
forest production and the perpetual retention of the land for such purpose. (AdJ0l"3:00'i, 2013;
Ord. 2009-25,2009)
17.08.188 Coun{
"County" means the County of Kittitas, Washington. (Clrrl. ?013-001 ,2013)
17.08.190 County arterial road.
"County arterial road" means any county road designated by resolution at any time as a county
arterial road by the Board. (O6L2A]3:001,2013; Res.83-10, 1983)
17.08.191 Critter pad.
"Critter pad" means livestock flood sanctuary areas. (Otrd, ?A]3-0Ul ,2013; Ord.2007 -22, 2007\
17.08.195 Day care.
"Day care facilities" means any home used for the daily care and supervision of thirteen (13) or more
individuals in any twenty-four (24) hour period or any number of individuals in a nonresidential
structure. (Qrcl.2013-00'1,2013; Ord.90-15 5 1, 1990)
17 .08,197 Density(ies).
"Density(ies)" means a measurement of the number of dwelling units in relationship to a specified
amount of land. As used in this Code, density is determined based on the gross parcel or lot area,
which includes land that will be dedicated as right-of-way through the development process. lt does
not include land previously dedicated as right-of-way. Densig is a measurement used generally for
reside ntia l uses. (Ord. 201 31C01., 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17.08.198 Repealed.
(ord. 201 -012 , 2013; Ord?01.i.001 ,2013; Ord.200T-22,2007; Ord. 98-22 (part), '1998)
17.08.198A Develop
"Develop" means to construct or alter a structure or to make a physical change to the land including
excavations and fills. (Ord. 2013-00_1, 2013)
1 7.08.1 988 Development
"Development" means all improvements on a site, including buildings, other structures, parking and
loading areas, landscaping, paved or graveled areas, and areas devoted to exterior display or storage
activities. Development includes improved open areas such as plazas and walkways, but does not
include natural geologic forms or unimproved land, See also Exterior lmprovements. (Qr_1!.ZQllr00!,
2013; orc]- l0l_1 Q01, 2013)
1 7.08.1 99 Development right.
"Development right" rneans an interest in and the right under current law to use and subdivide a lot
for any and all residential, commercial, and industrial purposes. (Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.199A Director
"Director" means the director of Kittitas Coun$ Community Development Services department or
designee. (Orcl. 2llrll{Q1, 201 3)
17.O8.20A Dwelling.
"Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential occupancy. (Res.
83-10,1983)
17.O8.210 Dwelling, multiple-family.
"Multiple family dwelling" means a dwelling designed or used for occupancy by more than two (2)
families, (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.211 Dwelling, single-family
"Single-family dwelling" means a dwelling designed or used for occupancy by one (1 ) family. (Ord.
2013-001,2013)
1 7 .O8.22O Dwelling, two-family.
"Two family dwelling" means a building designed exclusively for occupancy by two (2) families living
independently of each other. (Qrd. 2CI13:00'i, 2013; Res. 83-10 1983)
17.08.221 Electric scooters and motorcycles.
"Electric scooters and motorcycles" means any two-(2)-wheel vehicle that operates exclusively on
electrical energy from an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle's batteries and produces zero
emissions or pollution when stationary or operating. (Q1d*20L3:001 ,2013; Old. 201 1-013, 201 1; Res.
83-10,1983)
17 .48.222 Electric veh icle.
"Electric vehicle" means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy
from the grid, or an off-board source, that is stored on-board for motive purpose, "Electric vehicle"
includes: (1) a battery electric vehicle; (2) a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle; (3) a neighborhood electric
vehicle; and (4) a medium-speed electric vehicle. (Qd-?01I 01. ,2Afi; Res. B3-10, 1983)
17.08.223 Electric vehicle charging station.
"Electric vehicle charging station" means a public or private parking space that is served by battery
charging station equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy (by
conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle. An
electric vehicle charging station equipped with Level 1 or Level 2 charging equipment is permitted
outright as an accessory use to any principal use. (Ord-2Q1,1":013, 2011; Res. B3-10, 1983)
17.O8.223A Electric vehicle charging station , restricted.
"Electric vehicle charging station - restricted" means an electric vehicle charging station that is (1)
privately owned and restricted access (e.9., single-family home, executive parking, designated
employee parking) or (2) publicly owned and restricted (e.9" fleet parking with no access to the
genera I p u b I ic). (Q_d-2l)l!_-! 13, 201 1 ; Res. 83- 1 0, 1 983)
17.08.2238 Electric vehicle charging station - public.
"Electric vehicle charging station - public" means an electric vehicle charging station that is (1)
publicly owned and publicly available (e.9., Park & Ride parking, public library parking lot, on-street
parking) or (2) privately owned and publicly available (e.9,, shopping center parking, non-reserved
parking in multi-family parking lots). (Or"d-201'LU3 ,2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17,08.224 Electric vehicle infrastructure.
"Electric vehicle infrastructure" means structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and integral
to support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid charging stations, and
battery exchange stations. (Ord. 201 1-013,2011; Res.83-10, 1983)
17,08.224A Electric vehicle parking space.
"Electric vehicle parking space" means any marked parking space that identifies the use to be
exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle. (Ord-20'tl013 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.225 Explosives.
Any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function
by explosion. ln addition the term "explosives" shall include all material which is classified as division
1.1. 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, or 1.6 explosives by the United States department of transportation. For the
purposes of this chapter, small arms ammunition, small arms ammunition primers, smokeless powder
not exceeding fifty pounds, and black powder not exceeding five pounds shall not be defined as
explosives, unless possessed or used for a purpose inconsistent with small arms use or other lawful
purpose. (QrcL 201-0-02!, 2018)
17.08.226 Explosives magazine.
Any building or other structure, other than an explosives process building, used for the storage of
explosives. The term "magazine" may be used in KCC to refer to an explosives magazine. (Ord. 2018-
021,2018)
17 .08.227 Explosives plocess building.
Any building or other structure (excepting magazines) containing explosives, in which the
manufacturer of explosives, or any processing involving explosives, is carried on, and any building
where explosives are used as a component part or ingredient in the manufacture of any article or
device. Qrd-?01-8-0ZL 201 8)
17.08.228 Exploslves storage or manufacture.
Any site, with any explosives process building, and/or magazine situated thereon, used in connection
with the manufacturing or processing of explosives or in which any process involving explosives is
carried on, or the storage of explosives thereat, as well as any premises where explosives are used as
a component part or ingredient in the manufacture of any article or device. (Ord. 2018-021, 201B)
17.08.229 Extremely hazardous waste.
"Extremely hazardous waste" means those dangerous wastes designated in WAC 173-303-
070 through 173-303-103 as extremely hazardous. The abbreviation "EHW" may be used in this title
to refer to those dangerous wastes which are extremely hazardous. (Ord-ZO'!_A+eL 2018; Ord. 93-
1(part),1993)
17.08.230 Family.
"Family" means a number of related individuals or not more than five (5) unrelated individuals living
together as a single housekeeping uniL and doing their cooking on the premises exclusively as one
(1) household. (Ord. 2013-001. 2013; Res, 83-10, 1983)
17.08.240 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001. 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.250 Farm.
"Farm" means an area of land devoted to the production of field or truck crops, livestock or livestock
products, which constitute the major use of such property. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.255 Farm labor shelter.
"Farm labor shelter" means an accessory dwelling unit used exclusively as temporary or seasonal
housing of farm laborers who are doing farm labor on the farm on which the shelters are located.
This definition shall include all manufactured housing and traveltrailers provided alltrailers are
served by the full range of utilities including water, sewerage and power. (Ord.2007-22,2007; Ord.
93-6 (part), 1993)
17.08.255A Farm visit.
"Farm visit" means a farm or ranch providing customers a day-use learning experience about the
practice of farming or ranching. A Farm Visit operation does not include overnight accommodations.
Enha nced a g ric u ltu ra I sales a re a llowed. (QLd-?01*4-0 1 5, 201 4:)
17.08.256 Farm Stands.
"Farm stands" means a temporary use which is primarily engaged in the sale of fresh agricultural
products, grown on- or off-site, but may include limited prepackaged food products and nonfood
items. This use is to be seasonal in duration, open for the duration of the local harvest season.
Enhanced agricultural sales are allowed. (Ad*&!l"U!, 2015; Otd-2-AH.0ll , ?014; Ord. 2013-001,
201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17.08.260 Feedlot.
"Feedlot" means any area used for the continuous feeding of five hundred 500 or more head of
cattle destined for slaughter, confined at a density of less than five hundred 500 square feet per head
on a year round basis. This shall not be interpreted to include dairy operations with a Washington
State Grade A license. {Ofd,20'l_3_-001 ,2A13; Ord.91-4 1991: Res.83-10, 1983)
17.08.261Forestry. "Forestry" means the management, growing and harvesting of forest products,
including but not limited to fuel woods, cones, Christmas trees, salal, berries, ferns, greenery,
mistletoe, herbs, and mushrooms in accordance with the Washington Forest Practices Act of 1974 as
amended, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(Ord. 2013--00f , 2013)
Repealed by Ord. 2009-25. (Ord.2009-25, 2009; Ord. 200113 (pan), 2001)
1 7.08.261 A Forest product processing.
"Forest product processing" means the harvesting and commercial production of forest products
including but not limited to saw mills, chippers, log softing and storage. (Orcl, 2013-001 ,2013)
17,08.2618 Forest product sales.
"Forest product sales" means wholesaling and retailing of vegetation from forest lands including but
not limited to fuel woods, cones, Christmas trees, salal, berries, ferns, greenery, mistletoe, herbs, and
mushrooms, (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.261C Freighting and trucking yard or terminal.
"Freighting and trucking yard or terminal" means an area in which trucks, tractor and/or trailer units,
and semitrailers are parked for seventy two (72) hours or less, and dispatched. (Ord. 2013-00!,2A13)
17.08.262 Golf course.
"Golf course" means a recreational facility designed and developed for golf activities. May include as
accessory uses a pro shop, snack bar (not including restaurants), and caddy shack/maintenance
buildings. {4d..:!13:001 , 2013; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17.08.262A Grade.
"Grade" means the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or
sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line or, when the property line is
more than five (5) feet from the building, between the building and a line five (5) feet from the
bu i l di ns. (odJO13 -001, 2013)
17.08.2628 Grading
"Grading" means all cuts, fills, embankments, stockpile areas, and equipment maneuvering areas
associated with development. (Ord. 201'3-001 ,2013)
17.O8.262C Grazing
"Grazing" means providing herbage for cattle, sheep, goats or horses, including the supplementary
feeding of such animals, as a discrete activity not part of nor conducted in conjunction with any
dairy, livestock feed yard, livestock sales yard, or commercial riding academy. (Ord.2013-00'1,2013)
17.08.263 Group care facility.
"Group care facility" means living quarters for children or adults meeting applicable Federal and
State standards that function as a single housekeeping unit and provide supporting services,
including but not limited to counseling, rehabilitation, and medical supervision, not exceeding more
than twenty (20) residents including staff. lf staffed by nonresident staff, each twenty-four (24) staff
hours per day equals one (1) full-time residing staff member for purposes of determining number of
staff . (Qrcl, ?0 1 B -001, 20 1 8; Q. Lrl,-?0 lJ*9_Q.j", 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007 )
17.08.265 Group home.
"Group home" means a home for at least seven (7) and not more than fifteen (15) persons, plus
house parents, providing residential facilities in a homelike environment directed to allow a degree
of community participation and human dignity not provided in an institutional atmosphere. (Qre|
2013-001,2013; Ord.87-9 5 1,1987)
17.08.256 Guest house.
"Guest house means" an accessory building designed, constructed, and used for the purpose of
providing temporary sleeping accommodations for guests, or for members of the same family as that
occupying the main structure, and containing no kitchen facilities (Orcl, 2013-00'l , 2013; Ord. 2007-
22,2007)
17.08.270 Guest ranch or guest farm.
"Guest ranch or guest farm" means a business or an organization providing overnight lodging,
dining and recreational facilities in a rural setting. The purpose of a guest ranch or guest farm shall
relate primarily to vacation, recreation and similar pursuits, and does not include rehabilitation
centers, group homes, clinics, nursing homes, churches and church camps, and other similar uses.
Events such as auctions, barbecues and similar gatherings which do not provide overnight lodging or
which are not conducted on a continuous basis shall not be considered as guest ranches or guest
farms. Enhanced agricultural sales are allowed.
{Ord, 2014-015, 2014; Ord.93-21 (part), 1993: Ord. 83-Z-5, 1983)
17 .08.280 Hazardous waste.
"Hazardous waste" means those solid wastes designated by 40 CFR Part26l and regulated as
hazardous waste by the United States EPA. (Ord.93-1 (part), 1993)
1 7.08.281 Hazardous waste facility.
"Hazardous waste facili$" means all contiguous land, and structures, other appurtenances, and
improvements on the land used for recycling, reusing, reclaiming, transferring, storing, treating, or
disposing of dangerous waste. Unless othenruise specific in this chapter, the terms "facility,"
"treatmen!" "storage," "disposal facility" or "waste management facility" shall be used
interchangeably. (Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993)
17 .A8.282 Haza rdous waste storage.
"Hazardous waste storage" means the holding of dangerous waste for a temporary period.
Accumulation of dangerous waste by the generator on the site of generation is not storage as long
as the generator complies with the applicable requirements of WAC 173-30 -200 and 173-303-201 .
(Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993)
I 7.08.283 Hazardous waste treatment.
"Hazardous waste treatment" means the physical, chemical, or biological processing of dangerous
waste to make such wastes non-dangerous or less dangerous, safer for transport, amenable for
energy or material resource recovery, amenable for storage, or reduced in volume. (Ord. 93-1 (part),
1 993)
17 .08.290 Ho me occupation.
"Home occupation" means any lawful profession, craft or service commonly carried on within a
dwelling or accessory building provided such activity is secondary to the use of said dwelling for
residential purposes, and provided that there is no outdoor display of merchandise. Home
occupations include operations that provide care to twelve (12) or fewer individuals in any twenty-
four (241hour period within the caregiver's place of residence. This definition shall not be interpreted
to include the sale of firewood, farm produce, or similar activities. (Ot"t!_, 2013-001 ,2013; Res. B3-10,
1 983)
17.08.300 Hospital.
"Hospital" means an institution specializing in and providing facilities and services in surgery,
obstetrics, and general medical practice for human beings and licensed by state law for that purpose.
(Res.8310, 1983)
17.08.310 Hospital, animal or veterinary.
"Animal or veterinary hospital" means an establishment in which veterinary services, clipping,
bathing, boarding and other services are rendered to animals and domestic pets. (Ord.2007-22,
2007)
1 7.08.320 lmpound/towing Yard.
"lmpound/towing Yard" means a fully enclosed area which is designed to hold and store vehicles for
a period not more than ninety (90) days which have been impounded by a jurisdiction or private
party.(Q&|. 2014-Ql.5,2014; QLd*2*0,1j_0Q-1 , 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.321 lnfill.
"lnfill" means the development of new housing or other buildings on scattered vacant sites in a built-
u p a rea. Lorcl. 20 1 3 - 001, 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
1 7.08.324 | nterloca I ag reement.
"lnterlocal agreement" means a legal contract between two (2) or more localjurisdictions (cities and
counties) that specifies the condition under which TDR credits may be transferred (typically from an
unincorporated county into an incorporated city). lnterlocal agreements must be endorsed by the
legislative bodies of both jurisdictions. (Ord.2013,001,2013; Ord. 2009-25,2009)
1 7.08.326 lnterpretive Center.
An institution for dissemination of knowledge of natural or cultural heritage of the surrounding area.
{ad-za1&001,2013)
17.08.327 Repealed.
A parcel of land which is physically separated from a main tract by a public road or ownership by
utility, including irrigation entities. ldentification of intervening ownership shall be processed
consistent with Kittitas County Code 17.60B Administrative Uses, (grcl-?O13-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25,
2009; Ord. 2007 -22, 2OO7)
17.08.329 Junk
"Junk" means of inoperable motor vehicles or equipment, vehicle or equipment parts, used lumber
and building materials, pipe, appliances, demolition waste, or any used material. This shall not be
interpreted to include the normal storage or accumulation of viable and/or operable agricultural
eq u i p m ent. (QLcl- 291 -3:Q8jl, 2A1 3; Ord. 2A07 -22, 2007)
17.08.330 Junkyard,
"Junkyard" means any lot, parcel, building, structure or portion thereof, used for the storage,
collection, processing, purchase, sale, exchange, salvage or disposal of junk, including scrap
materials, unlicensed or inoperable vehicles, vehicle parts, used appliances, machinery or parts
thereof. This shall not be interpreted to include the normal storage or accumulation of viable and/or
operable agricultural equipment. (QrrL ?013 001 ,2013; Ord.2007-22,2007; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.340 Repealed.
(Olci. 2013-Q01 , 2013; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.360 Lot.
"Lot" means any area, tract or parcel of land owned by or under the control and in the lawful
possession of one distinct ownership. The term means any type of land holding and includes, but is
not limited to, lots platted in subdivisions. (Res.83-10, 1983)
17.08.361 lot, flag.
"Lot, flag" means a lotwith two distinct parts:
. The flag, which is the only building site; and is located behind another lot; and
. The pole, which connects the flag to the street or road, provides the only street
frontage for the lot, and is less than the minimum lot width for the zone in which it
is located.
(Qrd- 2013-0ot ,2013)
17.08.370 lot line, front.
"Lot line, front" means a lot line that abuts any public street, private street, right-of-way or other
means of vehicularaccessr otherthan an alley. (Ord. ?019-0'13,2019; Res, 83-10, 1983)
17.08.380 lot line, rear.
"Rear lot line" means any boundary opposite and most distant from front lot line and not
intersecting a front lot line. (Res. 83-10 1983)
17.08.390 Lot line. side.
"Side lot line" means any boundary line not a front or rear lot line. (Res. 83-10, 19B3)
1 7.08.3908 Lot, through.
"Lot, through" means a lot that has frontage on two (2) easements (public or private) for access. (Ord.
201 9-013, 2019; Orcl. 201 3-001, 201 3)
1 7.08.390C Street frontage.
"Street frontage" means the linear frontage of a parcel or property abutting a street or vehicular
access easement, (g_Id"?0L9_01 3, 201 9;)
Note: A scrivener's errorin Ord,2019-013, Exhibit D, incorrectlynumbered this section as 17.O8.790C, and incorrectly references Res,
201 2-78 (part).
17.08.391 Manufactured home.
"Manufactured home" means a single-family residence constructed after June 15,1976, and in
accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements for
manufactured housing and bearing the appropriate insignia indication for such compliance. The unit
must be transportable in one (1) or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is eight (B) body feet
or more in width or forty (40) body width in length, or when erected on site exceeds four hundred
(400) square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis. A manufactured home shall be affixed to
a foundation system in accordance with Chapter 296-150M WAC as administered by the Washington
State Depaftment of Labor and lndustries. The manufacturer's requirements shall be followed for
placement and if there are no manufacturer instructions, the Kittitas County department of building
and fire safety requirements shall be imposed. A manufactured home has a red insignia from the
Department of Labor and lndustries. (Ord.2Ql&001,20'13; Ord.9822 (part), 1998)
17 .08.392 M a nufactu ri ng
"Manufacturing" includes, but is not limited to, assembly, storage, packaging or treatment of
products and merchandise such as drugs, food, beverages , cosmetics and toiletries, and products
made from materials such as textiles, metals, paper, plastics, stone, wood, and paint. (Ord. 2013-001,
2013)
1 7.08.392A Marijuana processing
"Marijuana processing" means the preparation of marijuana products including, but not limited to,
boxing, bulk packaging, portioning, labeling, or the crea\ion of marijuana derivative and edible
products. Qrd- ZO'!4-04!, 201 4;)
1 7.08.3928 Mariiuana production
"Marijuana production" means any operation to raise or produce marijuana. (Qtd-20'!4-00,1, 2014)
1 7.08.392C Marijuana, retail sales
"Marijuana, retail sales" means any operation or business selling, distributing, or dispensing usable
marijuana or mar'ljuana-infused products which have been prepared, processed, or packaged for end
user consumption.(Ord. 201_4-CI!5 201 4;)
17.08.393 Medium-speed electric vehicle.
"Medium-speed electric vehicle" means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-(4)-wheeled motor
vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crush-proof body design, whose speed attainable in one (1) mile
is more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour but not more than thirly-five (35) miles per hour and
otherwise meets or exceeds the Federal regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.500. (Ord. 2013-
001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08,395 Repealed.
(ord. 2014-015 ,2014; ord. 2014-0_04,2014; Ord, 2013-001. 2013; Res. g3-10, 1903)
17.08.396 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001 ,2013; Qrd.2007-22, 2007)
1 7.08.397 Mini warehouse.
"Miniwarehouse" means a building or group of buildings containing individual compartmentalized
access stalls or lockers for the dead storage of customers' goods or wares. Qfd*ZOU-0qt,2013;
Ord. 83-2-2 (part), 1 983)
17.08.397A Minlng and Excavatlon.
"Mining and excavation" means exffaction of earth materials including but not limited to clay, coal,
gravel, minerals, metallic substances, peat, sand, stone, topsoil, and any other similar solid material or
substance to bb excavated from natural deposits on or in the earth for commercial, industrial, or
construction use. (Qtd.20'13-00'!, 201 3)
17.08.398 Mobile home.
"Mobile home" means a structure transportable in one (1) or more sections that are eight (8) feet or
more in width and thirty-two (32) feet or more in length, built on a permanent chassis, designed to
be used as a permanent dwelling and constructed before June 15, 1976. Beginning September 1,
1998, mobile homes will no longer be 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 lndustries.
LOrd. 201 3-001, 2013; Ord. 98-22 (pa rt), 1 998: Res. 83- 1 0, 1 983)
1 7.08.399 Modular home.
"Modular home" means a manufactured structure originally designed for initial movement without
benefit of an undercarriage frame or its own wheels to a site of permanent placement on a full
perimeter foundation, used for residential purposes, and exceeds eight hundred sixty{our (846)
square feet of enclosed living area. A modular home shall be considered a "dwelling" or "single-
family residence". A "modular home" constructed to lnternational Building Code standards and
bearing the gold insignia from the Washington State Department of Labor and lndustries shall be
considered to be a single-family residence. (Ord.2013-001 ,2013;Ord.2007-22,2007; Ord.9B-22
(part), 1998: Ord.93-21 (part), 1993)
17.08.400 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001 ,2013; Res. 83-10 1983)
I 7.08.408 Neighborhood electric vehicle.
"Neighborhood electric vehicle" means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-(4)-wheeled motor
vehicle whose speed attainable in one (1) mile is more than twenty (20) miles per hour and not more
than twenty{ive (25) miles per hour and conforms to federal regulations under Title 49 C.F.R, Part
571.500. (Qrd. 201 3-001. 201 3; Ord. 201 1 -01 3, 2011; Res. B3-1 0, 1 983)
I 7.08.41 0 Nonconforming use.
For more information on "nonconforming use" see "Use". Q1d-ZOE:AO'!.,2013; Ord.2007-22,2007;
Res. B3-1O 1983)
17.08.412 Non-electric vehicle.
"Non-electric vehicle" means any motor vehicle that does not meet the definition of "electric
vehicle." (Ord. 2013-001. 2013; Ord. 201 1-013 , 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.415 Nurseries.
An establishment for the growth, display, and/or sale of plants, shrubs, trees, and materials used in
indoor or outdoor planting such as but not limited to beauty bark, round landscape roc( topsoil,
and mulch, conducted within or without an enclosed building. (Ord. 20i B-021, 2018)
17.O8.42O Nurcing home.
"Nursing home" means a home, place or institution which operates or maintains facilities providing
convalescence or chronic care or both for a period in excess of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours
for three (3) or more patients not related by blood or marriage to the operator, who by reason of
illness or infirmity are unable properly to care for themselves, and is licensed by the State
Department of Health as a nursing home. Q1d-ZO'E:AEL 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.421Office
''Office" means a place at which the affairs of a business, profession, service, or industry are
conducted and generally furnished with desks, tables, files and communication equipment. (Ord.
2013-001.2013)
17 .08,424 Off -site haza rdous waste faci lities.
"Off-site hazardous waste facilities" means hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities that
treat and store waste from generators on properties other than those on which the off-site facilities
are located. (Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993)
17.08.427 O n -site hazardous waste facilities.
"On-site hazardous waste facilities" means hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities that treat
and store waste from generators located on the same property or from contiguous property within
Kittitas County. (Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993)
17.08.428 Open space
"Open space" means land within a development that has been dedicated in common to the
ownership within the development or to the public specifically for the purpose of providing places
for recreation, conservation or other open space uses. May include public or private lands. (Ord.
2013-001, 2013)
17.08.430 Outdoor advertislng signs and billboards.
1. "Outdoor adveftising signs and billboards" means any card, paper, cloth, metal, wooden
or other display or device of any kind or character, including but not limiting the same
to any poster, bill, printing, painting or other advertisement of any kind whatsoever,
including statuary, placed for outdoor advertising purposes on or to the ground or any
tree, wall, rack, fence, building, structure or thing,
2. "Outdoor advertising signs and billboards" does not include:
a. Official notices issued by any court or public body or officer;
b. Notices posted by any public officer in performance of a public duty or by
any person in giving legal notice;
c. Directional, warning or information structures required by or authorized by
law or by federal, state, county or city authority. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
1 7.08.43 0A Overlay Zoneldistrict
"Overlay zoneldistrict" means overlay zones that impose and/or relax requirements of an underlying
land use district, or base zone, where characteristics of the land or neighborhood, or the types of
development planned for an area, require special regulations. (Qt:d"?01_3-pq1 ,2013)
17.08.4308 Ownership
"Ownership" means an ownership is one (1) or more contiguous lots that are owned by the same
person, partnership, association, or corporation. Ownership also includes lots that are in common
ownership but are separated by a right-of-way. (QLd-20-13:Q01, 2013)
17,09.431 Park model trailer.
"Park model trailer" means a trailer designed to provide seasonal or temporary living quarters which
may be used with temporary connections to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and
appliances. lt has a gross trailer area not exceeding four hundred (400) square feet, (Qlcl. 201j:40L,
20i 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17,08.440 Parking space.
"Parking space" means a minimum gross area available for the parking of a standard American
automobile. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.445 Parks and playgrounds.
"Parks and playgrounds" means sites designed or developed for recreational use including, but not
limited to playfields, picnic facilities, outdoor activity areas, trails, play structures, and facilities for on-
site maintenance, (Ord-2913-0J?,20'13; QrL20lLtrCtl,2013; Ord.2005-35,2005)
I 7.08.450 Planned unit development.
"Planned unit development" means a development that departs from strict compliance with the
zoning and subdivision standards in order to accomplish objectives that serve the public welfare
pursuant to standards in KCC Chapter 17.36. (Ofd J013-3Ql,,2013; Ord. 2005-35, 2005, Ord. 90-6
(part), 1990: Ord.83-Z-2 {part), 1983)
17.08.455 Planning commission or commission.
"Planning commission" or "commission" means the Kittitas County planning commission. (Ord.2005-
35, 2005, Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.455A Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
"Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)" means an electric vehicle that (1) contains an internal
combustion engine and also allows power to be delivered to drive wheels by an electric motor; (2)
charges its battery primarily by connecting to the grid or other off-board electrical source; (3) may
additionally be able to sustain battery charge using an on-board internal-combustion-driven
generator; and (4) has the ability to travel powered by electricity. (Ord, 20i 1-013 ,2011; Res. 83-10,
1983)
17.08.456 Repealed.
(Qlci. 201,s"01 0, 201 5)
17.08.457 Public facilities.
"Public facilities" means capital improvements and systems to support transportation, law
enforcement, fire protection, and recreation, Facilities include but are not limited to fire stations,
police stations, and bus stops. (Orc{. 2013-00'1, 2013)
17.08.450 Public office building.
"Public office building" means a structure used as the office or for the purpose of conducting official
business by an agency of the federal government, state government or a political sub-division of the
state of Washington. (Res. 83- 1 0, 1 983)
17.08.461 Rapid charging station.
"Rapid charging station" means an industrial grade electrical outlet that allows for faster recharging
of electric vehicle batteries through higher power levels and that meets or exceeds any standards,
codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW
19.27 $49 (Qr'd"201.1J813, 201 1)
l7 .08.462 Receiving site.
"Receiving site" means those lots where the procurement of TDR credits facilitate a permissible
change in the allowed intensity on the property pursuant to the TDR chapter and all other controlling
policies and law. (Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
1 7.08.463 Recreation, indoor.
"Recreation, indoor" means a place designed and equipped for the conduct of sports and leisure-
time activities within an enclosed space, Examples include gymnasium, bowling alley, dance hall,
billiard hall, theaters, indoor tennis and racquetball courts, and indoor swimming pools. This
definition excludes stadiums. lndoor recreation uses for the private use of the landowner are
permitted outright, (Ord. 2013 012 , ?013)
17.08.464 Recreation, outdoor
"Recreation, outdoor" means a place designed and equipped for the conduct of sports and leisure-
time activities with little or no enclosed space, Examples include: outdoor theaters, tennis courts,
swimming pools, batting cages, amusement parks, miniature golf courses, boat launches and driving
ranges. This definition excludes golf courses and stadiums. Outdoor recreation uses for the private
use of the landowner are permitted outright. (Ord. 2.013:q1?,2013)
17 .08,465 Recreationa I vehicle.
"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular type unit designated as temporary living quarters for
recreation camping, travel or seasonal use which has its own power or is mounted on or towed by
another vehicle. The vehicle has a gross floor area of not more than three hundred twenty (32)
square feet. This definition includes vehicles such as travel trailers, camping trailers, truck campers
and motor homes. A recreational vehicle is not considered a mobile or manufactured home and is
not constructed to the lnternational Building Code standards. A recreational vehicle has a green and
silver insignia from the Department of Labor and lndustries. (OrclJ-013-001. 2013; Ord. 2007-22,
2007; Ord.98-22 (part), 1998)
1 7.08.465A Recreational vehicle park.
"Recreational vehicle park" means land designed to accommodate predominantly recreational
vehicles (RVs) used as temporary living quarters for recreation or vacation purposes with sewage
facilities approved by the County Health Department and a maximum allowable stay of one hundred
eighty (180) days in a calendar year. (Ord,2013-012, 2013)
1 7.08.465 B Recreationa I vehicle/eq u ipment seruice and repair.
This definition is the same as "Vehicle/equipment service and repair" (KCC 17.08.5604) except that it
is limited to recreational vehicles, not limited to motorized vehicles and equipment and does not
include gas and service stations stay of one hundred eighty (180) days in a calendar year. (Orcl. 2019-
013,2019'
17 .A8.466 Refuse d isposal/recycling.
"Refuse collection/recycling" means a facility for the collection of solid waste or recyclables for
softing, compaction, composting, processing (including changing the form of materials) or transfer
to a landfill. This definition excludes concrete recycling. (_O3|?_Q]],mL, 2013)
17 .08.467 Religious i nstitutions.
"Religious institutions" means churches, synagogues, temples and other places where gathering for
worship is the principle purpose of the use. (Ord, 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.468 Resource based industry.
"Resource based industry" means an industry based on natural resources including but not limited to
recreation-related tourism, agriculture, fisheries. forestry and mining. (Orrl; 2013 001, 2013)
17.08.469 Restaurant.
"Restaurant" means a retail establishment selling food and/or drink for consumption on the premises
or for take-out, including accessory on-site food preparation, This definition excludes taverns. (Ord.
aq:1.3:,Q0-1, 2013)
I 7.08.469A Retail sales
"Retail sales" means selling goods or services to the general public for personal or household
consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of such goods. This definition excludes
agriculture sales.
{Qrd. 20'l4-015, 2014; Qrd.2O14-00A, 2014: Ord. 2013-001 ,2013)* Publisher's Note: 5 17.08.469A was erroneously included. This section should refer to 17.08.395.
17.08,470 Rezone.
"Rezone" means an amendment to the zoning ordinance, requiring the same enactment as an
originalzoning. (Res. B3-10 1983)
17.08.47 I Rock Crushing.
"Rock crushing" means an activity which reduces the size and weight of rock material into useable
bui ld i ng or landscaping materia l. (Ord-2!l J:QQI, 201 3)
17.08.459 RV Storage.
A commercial indoor and or outdoor space/area used to store recreational vehicle for any amount of
time.. (ord. 20J B-0_01, 201 3)
17.08.472 Services.
"Services" means establishments primarily engaged in providing individual or professional services
within the place of business, such as beauty and barber shops, retail laundry and dry-cleaning
including coin-operated, garment alterations and repair, photo studios, shoe repair, pet grooming,
photography and photo reproduction, real estate offices, personal accountants, entertainment media
rental or other indoor rental services, and repair of personal or household items. (Qt'd, 2013-001.
2013)
17.08.480 School, public or private.
"Public or private school" means an institution which offers instruction and study required to be
taught in the public schools of the state of Washington. Trade schools are specifically excluded from
th is defi nitio n. (Qrd*.?0,i3--00 i, 20 1 3; Res. 83 - 1 0, 1 983)
17.08.485 Shooting range.
"Shooting range" means an area or facility designated or operated for archery (ncluding crossbows),
and/or the discharging and operation of lawfully possessed, lawful firearms, as defined in RCW
Chapter 9,41; with the exception of:
1. Any law enforcement or military shooting range; or
2. lncidentaltarget practice areas on private property.
(Qrd. 2013-001 ,2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.487 Sending site.
"Sending site" means designated lot or lots from where landowners may sell their development
rights in exchange for placing a conservation easement on the property. (Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
1 7.08.490 Small-scale event facility.
"Small-scale event facility" means a facility that is open to the public for events, seminart wedding or
other social gatherings. May include eating and food preparation facilities provided meals are only
served to guests attending events.
(O.rd. 201 3 -0 1 2, 2013: Ord._?Q1 3-001 . 2013; Ord. 98-22 (part), 1 998)
17.08.500 Special care dwelling.
"Special care dwelling" means a Manufactured Home or Park Model Trailer providing separate living
quarters for the purpose of providing care to an immediate family member. (Ord. 2013-001 ,2013;
Ord. 2007 -22, 2007 ; Ord. 0-2006-01, 2006)
1 7.08.51 0 Structural alteration.
"Structural alteration" means any change or repair which would tend to prolong the life of the
supporting members of a building or of structures, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders.
(Res. B3-10, 1983)
17.08.520 Structure.
"Structure" means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any place
of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. Fences
that are 7 feet or less in height are excluded from this definition. (Qrd-. 2015.-0lO 2015; Res. B3-10,
1 983)
17.08.530 Repealed.
Qrd-2E13:001, 2013; Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
17.08.535 Repealed.
17.08.540 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.541 Trails.
"Traib" means man-made pathways designed and intended for use by pedestrians, bicyclists,
equestrians, snowmobiles and other recreational users togetherwith associated parking and
trailhead facilities. (Ord. 2013-012, 2013)
17.08.542 Transfer of development rights (TDR).
"Transfer of development rights (TDR)" means the transfer of the right to develop or build from
sending sites to receiving sites. (Ord. 20'l 3-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17 .08.543 TDR certifi cate.
"TDR certificate" means a form of currency that displays how many TDR credits are available for sale
and use. (Ord, 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.544 TDR certificate letter of intent.
"TDR certificate letter of intent" means a document issued to a landowner upon an approved TDR
sending site application. The letter contains a determination of the number of development rights
calculated for the sending site and an agreement by the County to issue a corresponding number of
TDR certificates in conversion for a conservation easement. The sending site owner may use the TDR
certificate letter of intent to market development rights to potential purchasers, but the document
has no value itself and cannot be transferred or used to obtain increased development rights within
receiving areas. (Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.545 TDR credit.
''TDR credit" means for the TDR commodity used in receiving sites. TDR credits reflect the number of
units a seller has a right to build or sell on a sending site based on zoning. TDR credits may also
reflect the number of TDR certificates required for a given development project. (0rci..lQl"3_:00J,
201 3; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08,546 TDR program.
"TDR program" means a market-based program that provides a public benefit by permanently
conserving rural resource lands by establishing a means to transfer development rights from eligible
sending sites to eligible receiving sites through a voluntary process that fairly compensates
landowners while providing a public benefit for communities. (Ord. 2009-25,2A09)
17.A8.547 TDR sending site application.
"TDR sending site application" means an application that a sending site landowner must file in order
to be eligible for consideration for designation as a TDR sending site. (Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.550 Use.
"Use" means the purpose for which land or building is arranged, designed or intended.
1. "Permitted use" means a use allowed outright within a zone classification.
2. "Permitted Administrative use" means a use which may be permitted within a zone
classification following review under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.608.
3. "Administrative Conditional use" means a use which may be permitted in a zone
classification following review under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60A.
4. "Conditional use" means a use which may be permitted in a zone classification following
review and hearing under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60A
5. "Nonconforming use" means a use or structure,that was legally established according to
the applicable zoning and/or building regulations of the time, but which does not meet
current zoning and/or building regulations.
6. "Prohibited use" means those uses not specifically enumerated as allowed uses under
the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.15. (Orct.2018'0-01, 2018;Qrd..ZQ7tr:9-12,2013; Ord,
2013-001, 2013; Res, B3-10, 1983)
1 7.08.550A U- Picly'U-Cut operation
"U-Pick/U-Cut operation" means farms or orchards where customers come to purchase fruit or
agricultural products which they have harvested themselves. Enhanced agricultural sales are allowed.
(oLcl. 2014$15,2014;)
17.08.560 Variance.
"Variance" means a waiver of the strict interpretation of the requirements. lt is a special dispensation
given to the petitioner to disregard certain stipulations in the zoning code in order to develop his
property, (Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
1 7.08.560A Vehicle/equ ipment service a nd repair.
"Vehicle/equipment service and repair" means maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment
including exchange of parts, installation of lubricants, tires, batteries, and similar vehicle accessories,
minor customizing and detail operations, and body shops. This definition includes gas and service
stations. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
1 7.08.5608 Warehouse and Distribution.
A building where bulk raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored and distributed for
commercial purposes. Warehouse and Distribution uses do not include on-site manufacturing and
generally seruice manufacturing and retail establishments. Agriculture products and Hay Storage are
not included in this definition. (Qrd-202!:015,2021;)
1 7.08.550C Watershed management facilities.
"Watershed management facilities" include, but are not limited to, diversion devices, impoundments,
dams for water storage, flood control, fire control, and stock watering, (Renamed by Ord. 2021-015,
2021; Ord. 2013-001,201 3)
17.08.561 Winery.
"Winery" means a facility where fruit or other products are processed (i,e., crushed, fermented,
decanted, stored, bottled and shipped) into wine. This may include the sale of wine and limited
ancillary items, tourist facilities, ortasting rooms. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22,2007)
17.08.570 Yard.
"Yard" means an open space, other than a court or a lot, unoccupied and unobstructed from the
ground upward, except as otherwise provided in this title. (Res, 83-10, 1983)
17.08.580 Yard depth.
"Yard depth" means the minimum perpendicular distance between any point on a lot line and the
nearest part of any structure or building. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.590 Yard, front.
"Front yard" means any yard abutting a public or private street. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.600 Yard, rear.
"Rear yard" means an open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building between the rear line
of the building (exclusive of steps, porches and accessory building) and the rear line of the lot.
For triangular lots the rear yard shall be the area of the lot lying within a circle having a radius equal
to the depth of the required rear yard and its center at a point therein defined as the rear property
line for such lots, (Res.83-10, 1983)
17.08.510 Yard. side.
"Side yard" means an open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building, between the side wall
line of the building and the side line of the same lot. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.620 Yurt.
"Yurt" means a circular, domed, portable tent for temporary use. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22,
2007
Chapter 17.11
URBAN GROWTH AREAS
Sections
17.1 1.010 Puroose and lntent.
17 .1 1.O20 lnteroovernmental Review.
17.1 1.030 City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area lnterlocal Agreements.
17.11.031 Conflicts
17.1 1.032 Adoption by refererrce and modified code sections
1 7.1 i.033 Aoolicabilitv
17.11.034 Airoort Zone
17.1 1.035 County/Ci[v Zoning conversion chart
17.11.036 Definitions
17.1 1,037 Permitted Uses
17.11.038 Buildinq Setback and lntensitv Standards
1 7.1 1.039 Off-Street Parking
17 .1 1.040 I nfrastructu re.
1 7.1 1.050 Minimum Density.
17.1 1.060 Maximum Lot Coverage.
ADD SECTION ADDITIONS ONCE COMPLETED
17.11.010 Purpose and lntent.
The purpose and intent of the Urban Growth areas is to provide for areas that are suitable and desirable
for urban densities as determined by the sponsoring city's ability to provide urban services, and to
allow for alternative methods of development that allows for infill and development at urban levels.
(Ord.2007-22,2007)
17.71.O2O lntergovernmental Review
Proposed projects occurring within the Urban Growth Area shall bejointly reviewed with the associated
city. (Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17.11.030 CiU of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area lnterlocal Agreements{14}. t}ec€n €d}
Kittitas County and the Cily of Ellensburo have adopted an interlocal agreement to f,acilitatg. the
order:ly transition of urban services from the County to the City throughout the Urban Growth
Area fUGA) and to coordinate and manage growth and develonment within the UGA. Permit
process and development standards outlined in KCC 17.11.030 through KCC 17.11.039 are
aqlqpted for application to properties within the City of Ellensburg Urbqn Growth Area. These
sections shall take effect on June 30. 2023. These provisions shall not apply to the Airport Overlay
or properties not requesting City of Ellensburg water and sewer utility extensions.
(grU-Zgg-a:n:geZ)
17.11.031-Conflicts
lf there is a conflict between the provisions vr{ithin KCC 17.1 1 or the llA and other sections of Kittitas
County Code. KCC 17.04,020 and 17.04.040 shall be utilized to resolve the conflict. When 17.04 is
utilized to resolve a conflict the county will notify the city*
17.1 I .032 - Adoption by reference and modified code sections
Resolution No. 2022-1. a resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of
Ellensburg regarding development in its Urban Growth Area (UGA), is adopted by reference except as
amended by the provisions 17.1 1,030 through 17.11.039. Provisions shall apply to City of Ellensburg
code sections as currently adopted as of the date of Resolution No. 2022-1 or hereby amended in the
future by the City. This includes the following Chapters of the CiV of Ellensburg code:
Exhibits A (Ellensburg UGA rnap) and B (Future Land Use Map) within Resolutiorr No. 2022-1 are
provided for reference only and do not modify the UGA boundary or change the land use designatiorr
of any property, The UGA boundarv and land use designations of prope[Les are identified within tlre
Kittitas CounW Comprehensive Plan.
The followinglGity of Ellensburg code sections have been rnodified as provided for within this code
section. Thev include:
1 7.1 1.033 Annlicabilitv
This Agree.rnent applies to the lands within the Ellensburg Utban Growth Area as currently adopted
and identified in the County Cornprehensive Plan, as of the date of execution of Resolution No. 2022-
1 and hereby amended in the future. Where the ILA does not identify development standards to be
utilized for development within the UGA. existing Kittitas County Code standards apply,
The City of Ellensb-urg agrees to notify Kittitas Copnty and provide the opportunity to comrnent on
any code changes which Would modify this interlocal agreement. Further. the City of Ellensburg shall
delay implenlentation of new ordinances for 30 days afterjadoption to give Kittitas County time tg
implement the new standards. The City of Ellensburg shall provide a copy of the signed ordinance
within 7 davs of adootion.
17.11.034 Airport Zone
KCC 17.58, Airport Zone, applies to all projects within the City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area which
are located within the Bowers Field Airport Overlay Zone,
17.11.035 Countv/Citv Zonino convercion chart
Wh.ere Cit)rutf Ellensburrg zoning designations are referred to within the adopted ILA or this chapter,
the following conversion chart shall be utilized.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Chapter 15.130 - Land Development Code - Definitions
Chapter 15.3i 0 - Land Developnrent Code - Permitting Uses
Chapter 15.3JQ - Land Development Code - Building Setback and lntensity Standards
Chapter '15.550 - Land Development Code - Off-Street Parking
Countv Zone Anolicable Citv Zone
R-Residential
UR-Urban Residential R-S Residential Suburban
l-L Light lndustrial l-[ lioht ]ndustrial
l-G General lndustrial l-H Heaw lndustrial
C-G GeneralCommercial C-H Commercial Hiohwav
C-H Highway Commercial
C-L Limited Commercial C-H Commercial Hiohwav
PUD Planned Unit Dev. (Bender/Reecer)R-S Residential Suburban
PUD Plarrned Unit Dev. (the Verge)R-H Residential High
HTC Historic Trailer Court MHP Manufactured Home Park
F-R Forest and Ranoe Refer to CountJr standards
17.11.036 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply and be utilized for projects located within the Ellensburg UGA,
Where ternrs are not defined, the definitions in KCC 17.08 shall apply.
"Accesso.ry dwelling unit" rneans a self-contained residential unit that is accessory to a single- fanrily
dwelling on a lot and may be added to, created within, or detached from the primary single-family
dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit has its own bathroom. kitchen facilities. living and sleeping
areas, thouoh it can share other feaiures with the sinole-familv dwellino irrcludino the vard, parkinq.
or storaoe.
"Accessory use" means on the same lot witlr, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate
tg, the principal use or structure"
lAdult family home" nreans a residential homg in which a person or persons provide personal care.
special care. room and board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not relatecl by
blood or marriage to the person or persons providinglhe services.
"Aoricultttre" means the rrse of land for farm . dairvino. oasturino and orazino. horticulture.
ftpriqirlture. viticulture, apiaries, animal and pgultry husbandry. Christmas trees not subject to the excise
tax imposed by RCW 84.33.100 thr.ough 84.33.140. finfish in upland hatcheries. and accessory.activities.
including, but not limited to, storage. haryesting. feeding or maintertance of equipment, but exclu.ding
stockyards, slaughtering or commerciaJ food processing.
"Boarding houses. lodging houses. sororities. fraternities" means an eqtablishment with lodging for
five or more persons on a weekly or longer basis with a central kitchen and dining area maintained
exclusively for residents and their guests.
"Community residential facility" means a facility that provides,_pn a regular basis. personal care,
including dressing and eating and health-related care and sewiceslor at least five, but not more than
15 functionally disabled persons and which is not licensgd undgr Chapter 70.128 RCW. A residential
care facility shall not provide the degr ee of care and treatment that a hospital or long- term care facility
orovides.
"Conference center" means an establish.ment developed primarily as a m.eqling f3qilily, including only
facilities for recreation, overnight lodging. and related actiVities provided for conference participants,
"Cooperative" means a group of more than one. but no ntore than four qualified medical marUuana
patients and/or designated providerE_lyho sharg responsibility for growing and processing malU-u.png.
only for the medical use of the members of the cooperative,
"Da,v care" means an establishment for g.roup care of nonresident adr"rlts or children. Specifically-l
1. Day care shall ittclude child day care services. adult day gare centqrs. and the following:
a. Adult day care. such as adult day health centers or social day cale as defined by the
Washington State Department of Social and Healtlr Services;
b. Nursery scltools for children under rninimum age for education in Eubjic schools.
c. Ptivately qonducted]indelgartens or pre-kindergartens when not a l>art of a. publit or
parochialschool: and
d. Progranrs coveringjrfter-school care for school children.
2. Day care establishmer:rts arqsubclassified as follows:
a. Day care I - a maximum of 12 adults or children in any 24-lrour period; and
b. Day cale ll - over 12 adults or children in any 24-hour period.
Dwelling, Cottage, "Cottage" rneans a small single-family dwelling that is clustered with other similar
units surrounding ? conu0on open space. See ECC 15.540.050 for specialcottage housing provisions.
Dwelling. Duplex, "Duplexl' fe{.ers to-a building that is entirely surrounded by open space on the same
lot and contains two dwelling units or two dwelling units that are physically separated but on tlre same
lot. A duplex will not. be colside!_ed a duplex for purposes of the land develqpjnent code standards if
more than one duplex buildino is located orr one lot,
Dwelling, Live-Work Unit. "Live-work unit" means an individual dwelling unit tlrat is used for residential
and nonresidential use typgS. The dwelling unit type may be any type that is permitted in the applicable
zoning district. Permitted nonresidential uses may be tlrose that are.pelmitted in the applicable zoning
district.
Dwell ing, Multifarnily, See defin ition o{ " Multifamily, "
Dwelling, Single-Family. "Single-family dwelling" means one dwelling unit or one dwelling unit with an
attaclred or detached accessory dwelling unit used. intended, or designed to be used, rented, leased.
let. qr-hired out !p be occupied for living purposes.
Dwqlling Townhousg "Townhouse" is a single-family dwelling constructed in a group of three or more
attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation to the roof and with ogen space on at
least two sides. Ownership of a townhouse includes the unit's building and associated property,
" Farmers' market" means a public market at which farmers and other vendors sell agricultural products.
crafts, and food and beverages.
"Fruit stand". means a -building, structure. or land area used for the sale of fresh fruit or vegetables
grown on-site.
"Heary service" includes service activities that may have reoular exterior service. or storagre areas. This
use category includes. but is not limited to, contractors. heating fuels. truck stgp_s. breweries and
warehousing. Heavy service uses At'e limited to buildings no larger than 50.000 gross square feet in
area.
"l-lome occupatign" rneans any artivity undertaken for gain or profit that IesultsjLa product or service
and is carried on in a dwelling, or building accessory to a dwelling.
"Hospital" means an iDstitution receiving inpatients and outpatients and rendering medical. surgical
arrd/gr: obstetrical care and associated support facilities Such as adrninistrative offices. information
technology dqpadrnent,pr olher similar facilities.
"Hotel" means any building or portion thereof in wlrich lodging is provided and offered to the public
fol coml:ertsatiQn. and whiqh is_ open to transient guests and is not a boarding. lodging, sorority or
fraternitv house.
"Kennel" or'lshelter'l means any outdoor or indoor facili$r which houses four ot more small domestic
alinals (that nunlter nol inEluding one unweaned litter) for periods longef than 24 hpufs.ps,a
commercial venture. as a nonprofit organization, or for a governrnental purpose. The facility may be
either a separatq business- or an eccesso0l_use. A kennel is to be distinquished fiom a Veterinary clinic
which ltouses animals for periods that nray exceed 24 hours as a commercial venture tlrat is accessory
to the primary nredical activity performed in a veterinary clinic.
,Manufactured home park" mgAn$ gloJ_parcel. or tract of land having as its principal uqg the rpntal of
space for occupancy by hvo or more manufactured homes. including any accessory buildings.
structures or use$ customarily incidental thereto.
"MarUuana processor" nreans a person licensed by tlre State Liquor and Cannabis Board to process
marijuana into marUuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana-infuse.d pte-ducts. package
and label malUuana concentrates. useable marUuana and marUuana-infused products for sale inJetail
outlets. and sell marUuana concentrates, useable marUuana and marijuana-infusgd products at
wholeF..alq-lq-Irafjjuana retailers (as defined in RCW 69.50.101 and provided herein for refgrencq).
"M?rjiuana producer" means a person licensed by the State l=iguor Alnd Cannabir Board to produce
and sell marUuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other mariiuana producers (as defined in
RCW 69.50.101 and orovided herein for reference).
"Marijuana retailer" means a person liceJrse-elb..V-ttre State Liquor and Cannabis Board to sell mariiuana
corrcentrates. useable marUuana and marijuana;infused products in a retail outlet (as defined in RCW
69. 50. 1 0 1 a n d p rpvid e-db.etei n f p-Lfefe re nce]"
"Miniwarehouse" means an enclosed single-story building(s\ designed and constructed to provide
individual compartmentalized controlled access stalls or lockers which shall be use_d only for the
storage of personal property. Ministorage is synonymous with miniwarehouse.
Motel. See definition for "Hotel".
"Nursery and greenhouses" means an establishment for the growth. display, and/or sale of Blants.
shrubs, trees, and materials used in indoor or outdoolplantings conducted within or without an
enclosed buildingu
"Nursing bome" nreans any facility licqnsed by the Washington State Dgpatment of Social and Health
Sery!-ces Crr other appropriate state-a.gencies. providing convalescent. chronic or dorniciliary care {or a
period in excess of 24 consecutive lrours. for three or more patients or residents not related by blood
or marriaggto the licensee.
Office. &usin-ess or Professional, "Business or professional office" means an office wherein business,
technical or scientific services are rendered involving labor. skill, education and Special knowledge for
certain co$pgnsatlorr or profit, but such labor- skill, education and snecial knowledge being
predominqrrtly mental or intellectual, rather than physical, manual or mereantile in nature. Examples
of such uses would include, but not be limited to, the offices of lawyers. accountants, brokers. and
insurange agents.
Office. Medical, "Medical office" means an office or clinic used primarily by physicians. dentists,
optometrisls- ptrd-similar nersonnel for the treatment and examination of patients solely on an
outpatient basis.; provided, that no overnight patients shall be kept on the premises.
"Petsotal iervices" means services rendered to individuals for thqlr p.ersonal physical appearance and
conditionieg-nggds. Examples would include but not be limited to the follgwing types of services:
barber, beautician, masseur. and steam and sauna baths.
"Places of assembly" means a structure for oroups of people to gather for arr event or regularly
scheduled prsgram. Examples include but are not lirxited to arenas. religjgus institutions. lecture halls,
banquet facilities. and similar facilities.
"Publiq agency or utility office" means a building or ponion thereof usgd primarily for administration
purppses by a public agency or uti[$/-
"Recreation - indoor commercial" means a commercial recreation land use conducted entirely withirr
a building, including. but nqt limited to, athletic and.health glubs. pool or billiard halls. skating rinks.
5y[imming-pools. and tennis coutts.
"Recreation - outdoot commercial" nteans a conrmercial recreation land use conducted prilnarily
outdoors. including. but not limited to, water parks. amusement parks. anfuniniature golf_gourses.
l'Regional retail commercial" refers to any use which involves the display and sale of retail consumer
goods as.part of a reqional retail master siteplan. Permittecl uses and exceptions are descibed within
ECC15.390.030. Regional retail commqfqlal developments contain a minimum of 100,000 square feet
of enclosed gross floor area of allowable uses; provided, that at least 50,000 square feet nrust be used
by one retailer.
Serl'or citizen assisted hou5ingl' means housinq in a building consisting of two or mole.dwelling_llnils
restllcted to oecupanev bv at least one occupant 62 vears of aqe or older per urrit, and must include
at least twg of the following support seruices:
1. Common dining facilities or food preparation service;
2, Group activity areas separate from dining facilities:
3. A vehicle exclusively dedicated to providing transportation services to housing occupants;
4, Have a boarding home (assisting living) licerrse from Washington St-ate Depaftrnent of Social
and Health Seruices.
l'Tow vehicle storage area" mearrs the approved yard and buildings where stored vehicles are keg[
The storage areas a-nd fencing rnust comply with the requirements established by the Washington.
St3te.DepaltmgFt of Licqnsing, Washington State Patrol. and all localJoning rules and regulations. All
tow vehicle storage areas must be physically located witlrin the tow zone assigned to the operator.
"Utility facility" nOeans anv privately. publicly. or cooperatively owned line, Jacility, or system for
pfoducing, transmitting, or distributing.cornmunications. power. electricity, light, heat, gas. oil, crude
products. water. steam, waste. stormwater not connected with highw.ay drairlege, or any other similar
comrnodity, irrcluding any fire or police signal systern or street lighting systern. whiclr directly or
indirectlv gerves the public. For commercial wireless comnrunication support towers, antenna arrays.
and facilities,
"Wrecking ya{d., v.-ehiclF" ttreans any area, lot. land, parcel. building. structure. or part thereof where
luyjng, selling, or dggling_in vehicles of a type recluired to be registered under Washington State law,
for the purp.ose of wrecking. disrnantling. disassembling, or substantially clranging the form of a
vehicle, or buying or selling integral secondhand parts. in whole or in part is taking place.
1 7.1 1.037 Permitted Uses
1. Purnose:
a. The nurpose of this chapter is to establish the uses generally permitted in each zone
which are compatible with the purpose of the zone and other uses allowed within the
zone.
b. The use of a proper:ty is defined by the activity for wlrich the building or lot is intended.
desi g ned. a rranged. occupie-d-or Erainta i ned.
c. This section only applies to uses within those zones identified within use tables in
17.11.037(4)(a) below. See KCC 17.22,035 for County/Cilv conversption chart. For those
zones within the UGA that are not listed in the tables below, the use tables 17.16 through
17.57 shallapply.
2. lnterpretation of Land Use Tables:
a. The land use tables in this chapter deterrnine whether a use is allowed in a zoning
district. The zonina district is located on the vertical column and the use is located on
the horizontal row of these tables.
b. lf no symbol appears in the box at the intersection of tlre column and the row. the
use is trot allowed in that district, except for certain temporary uses. For temporary
use requirements, see KCC 17.92.010.
c. lf the letter "P" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, tlre
use is allowed in that district. lf allowed, the use would follow the Kittitas County
process for permitting.
d. lf the letter "C" appears in the box at the intersectiorr of the column and the row, the
use is qllowed subject to the conditional use review procedures specified in KCC
17.50A and the general requirements of the code.
e, Clarification of Uses and Special Conditions.
i. lf a * appears after the use, then the use is defined in KCC 17.1 1.036
ii. Uses.are subject to footnote requirements in KCC 17.15.080.2 exceErt where
they conflict with the tables in 17.1 1.037(4Xa-c) regardirrg the permit process.3. Accessory Uses. An accessory use. as defined in KCC 17.11,036 and identified on the use
tables in KCC 17.11.037(4)(al by an "A" is permitted in any zone if:
a. lt is on the same lot as the principal use to which it is accessory; and
b. lt is of a natuJlc-ustomarily incidental and subordinate to, the principal use or
structure.
4. Use Tables:
Use R-S c-H t-L t-H
RESIDENTIAL, GENERAL
Dwelling, single-familv*P
Dwellino. cottaoe*P
Dwellino. duolex{P
Dwelling. townhouse*P
Dwelling. multifarnily*P
Dwelling. live.work*P
Vanufactured home park*
GROUP RESTpENCES
3oardino houses. lodoino lrouses. sororities.
iraternities*
{dult family homen P
Communitv residentia I facilitv*
Senior citizen assisted housing*
RESIDENTIAT ACCESSORY USES
{ccessorv dwellino unit*P
{ome occupations* (KCC 17.15.080.2)P P P P
/ard sale use A A A A
TEMPORARY TODGING
Bed and breakfast
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RETAIT
Auto sales. new and psed P
Farmers' markets*
Fruit stands*P P P
Heaw retail P P P
P P PHeaw service
P P
Nurseries and.greenhouses that are
lncillary to a retail use*P P
lestaurants. bars. and brewpubsi P P
Coffee house. espresso bar P P P
Retail. small scale {<2 080 qf flpor areal P P
Retail. medium pcale (2.000 - 20.000 sf floor
area)P
Retail, large scale (20.001 - 60.000 sf floor
area)E
Retail. suoer scale (> 60.000 sf floor area)
PSutlet center
Regional retail commercial projects"P P P
\4arijuana retailer*P
PERSONAL AND SERVICES
)ay care I facilities*P P P
)a)Lcare ll facilities*c P
General service establis hmentq P B
Heaw services P P P
PHotels/motels*
Hospitals*c
Offices. medicalr P P
Kennelsn P P
Nursing homes*e
P PMarUuana cooperative*P P
Personal service establishments*P P
Usc R-S c-H t-L t-H
Places of assemblv*e c
Radio station (comrnercial\c e c
Veterinarv clinic P c
BUSINESS SERVICE
Conference center*P
Cffices. business or professional*, small
;cale (<2,000 sf floor area)P e P
Offices. business or professional*. medium
scale {2.000 - 20.000 sf floor area)P P ?
O,tfices, business or professional{, laroe scale
[20,001 - 60.000 sf floor area]P P
Viniwarehouse facilitv*c P P
INDUSTRIAT
Lioht industrv P P
Hazardous waste treatment (off-site)
C c
Hazardous waste treatment (on-site)
e c C
Heaw industrv e
N4ariiuana Drocessor*P P
VarUuana pro._ducer*P P
Tow velricle storaoe area*P P
Vehicle wrecking vard*E
Use B$H I-L t-H
PARK. OPEN SPACEAND RECREATIONAL
lemeteries, columbarium or mausoleums P
Solf course P
Golf driving range (not associated with a
golf course)e c
Recreation - outdoor (commercial)*P e
Recreatiorr - lndoor (commercial)"P e
Usc R-S c-H l-L l:H
Parks. plavorounds (nublic or orivate)P P P
CULTURAT AND ENTERTAINMENT
{rt. perforrning art.s, and recording studios P
EDUCATIONAI
Schools e c
GOVERNMENTAL
Court P
Fire facilitv e
)olice facilitv P P
Public agency or utility office*P P P
Public agency or utilitir yard P P P P
Utility facility*P P P P
Public transportation passenger terminals P
RESOURCE
Cardenino or fruit raising (accessory use
rr noncommercial)P P
P
P
Aoriculturen P
Small wind enerov svstems P P P P
17.11.038 Building Setback and lntensity Standardq
1. Purposg
a. To promote forms of development that reinforce aryJ/or enhance the dgsifg{ghatacter of
Ellensburg neighborhoods;
b. To promote compatibility between develppJnents; ald
e. To rninimize environmental imoacts of development.
2. lnterpretation of Tablesj
a, The building setback and intensity standards tables address the building setback and
intensity of development specific tq individual zpning districts-,_Ihe zoning disttict is
located on the vertical column and the forrnlintensity toBic being addressed is located on
the horizontal row qf these tables,
b. Where a code reference/link appears after the building setback and intensity topic,,then
the use is subject to_s-tAndards tet forth in that section or chapter.
c. lf a nutnber appears in the box at tlte intersection of the column arrd the rowJefer to the-
development condition witlr the corresponding rrumber inrmediately following the table.
lf there afe multiple numbers. then all development conditions apply.
d. KCC 17.11.03t{4} through 17.11.038(10) provide clarification and exceptions to the
bu i ld ing set.backS nd i ntengity. standards herein.
3. Use Tables:
17.11.038.1 Development condition footnotes associated w!!h Tgble:
1. Lot sizes may be variable provided they are sized and shaped sufficient to accommodate
pcrmitted uses ancl conform to applicable design and density standards,
lopic R-S R-H
DEVELOPMENT I NTENSITY AND CONFIGURATION
Minimum lot area Nonel Nonel
Minirnum frontaoe Nonel Nonel
Density. minimum (KCC 17,1 1.038(4)'l B None
'15
du/acre
De.nsity" maximum (KCC 1 7.1 1.038(4))6
du/acre No limit
Maximum building height 35ft 45 ftz
Vinimum front vard setbacks a 15 ft 15 ft
3araqe front vard setback 22 ft 22tt
Virrimum rear vard setback 20ft 20 tr
Minimunr rear yard setback, accessory buildings
(including garages)5ft6 5 ft6
Minimum rear yard setback.
detached accessory dwelling unit (sge KCC
17.1 1.038{6Xc))
5 ft6 5 ft6
Minimum side yard setback (includes comer lot interior
ot linq)5
5 ft/10 ft7 5 ft/10 ft7
[4inimum side yard setback (comer lot exterior lot line]10 ft 10ft
\4inimum garage side ya-td.gqlba.ck (comer lot exterior
ot line)22ft 22ft
2. For buildings. or podions thereof, with pitclred roofs, the rnaximum height may be increased
by five feet. Applicable roof slopes must be at least 4:12 to qualify for this additional height.
3, Porches and covered entries may project up to six feet into the front yard.
4. No front vard is reouired for buildinos adiacent to desionated "storefront streets. "Towtthouses
and zero lot line homes are exempt from side yard standards internal to a development,
However. sucn uses s
develooment.
5. Townhouses and zero lot line homes are exenlpljrom side yard -s-tandatds inteltal-tot
development. However. such uses slrall nreet applicable side yard standards for adiacent lots
outside of the development,
6. Accessory buildings or accessory dwelling units. where built orr top o{ an existing gatage. may
be built to a property line abutting an alle,v. providgd sufficient turnina mqLement angl
ernergenclr vehicle access is provided within the alley.
7. For lots 6.000 souare feet or less the mininrum side yard shall be five feet on each side.
8. Minimurr densities apply except when limited due to Airport overlay requitements in KCC
17.58.
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Standard
DEVELOPMENT I NTENSITV AN D CONFIGURATION
Minimum lot area Nonel Nonel Nonel
Density. minimum (KCC 17.1 1.03B(41)NA NA NA
Density, maximum (KCC 17.1 1.038(4))None NA NA
35 ft NoneN4aximum building height (see
(CC 17.1 1.03B(5) for height exceptions)
3sft
BUILDING PLACEMENT (see KCC 17.11.038(51 through 17.11.038{10}l
1! ft 10 ft 10 ft\4inimum front varcl
22ltSarage front yard setback 22tt 22ft
Minimum rear yard
None2 Nonez None2
Minimum side yard
None2 None2 None2
17.11.038.2 Develooment condltion footnotes associated with Table:
1. Lot sizes may be variable provided they are sized and shaped sufficient to accommodate
permitted uses and conform to applicable-design arrd density standards. For areas within 100
feet of a residential zone. the maximum building height slrall be 35 feet.
2. Where the subjeci property borders a residgntial ?one, tlre.Brinirnum side or rgar setbacksslull
be the same as the adiacent residential zone;
End of footnotes
3. Critical Areas as defined by Kittitas County Codq. ealeulatiprr.g for Determining Maximum
Density - Gross Developable Acreage,
a. Nl site areas nray be used in the calculation of the maxlr:nlrn allowed residential densiU
or project floor area except as outlined urrder the provisions of subsection (BX2) of tlris
section.
b. CriticalAreas as defined by Kittitas County Code shall not be credited toward the maximum
density or floor area calculations.. Propefiy used for new roadways, trails. stormwater
facilities. or otlrer features used b){ r:esidenls may be counted as part of the site area for
densitv calculations. Propertv trarrsferred to the citv for the construction of public roadways
or other public feature slrall be counted as part of the site area if the city and propefty
owner reach such an agreement as part of the transfel
4. DensitvCalculations.
a. Maximurn density for an individual site shall be calqulated by multiplying the gross
develonable acreaoe bv the applicable number of dwellino units, When calculation results
in a fraction, the fraction shall be rounded to the nearest whole number as follows:
b. Fractions of 0.50 and above shall be rounded up,
c. Fractions below 0.50 shall b.e rounded down.
d. Prshibited Reduction. AnV portion of a lot that was used to calculate compliance with the
standards and reaulations qf tllis title s!!rllne! b_elubsequently subdivided or segregated
from such lot.
5. Height exceptions. Thq foljpWing structures may be erected above the height limits sp! fo-rth
in KCC 17,11.038(3Xa) and KCC '17.11,038€Xb):
a, Arr additional two feet in hejght is allowed for structures with green toofs occu.pying-a"t
least 50 percent of the area of the roof;
b. Skylights, flaqpoles, chimneys. church steeples, crosses, spires, comrnu.nLc-ation
tiansmission and receiving structures, and similar structures.
6. Setbackmeasurements.
a. Front Yarcl Setback. The front yard is measured from the street right-of-way or the edge of
a surface.imnrovement (sidewalk) which extends beyond a right.of-way. whichever is closer
to the proposed structure, to a line parallel to and measured @
street right:of- way or the edge of the surtace improvement at the depth orescribed for
each zone. For dual frontage properties, the frontyard is measured from the street right-
of-way that is-lhe pfgperly's street address and primary access.
b. Side Yard Setback. The side ]rard setback is measured from the side lot line adjacerrt to another
Brivate property to a line parallel !q and measured perpendicularly from the side lot lines at thg
@c. Rgar Yard SetLack, The rear yard setback is rneasured frpm the rear lot lirlgadjacent to another
ptiyate property or an alley to a line parallel to and nreasured psrpendicularly frorrr the rear lot
lines atthe depth presciibed for each zone.
d. Corn-er Lots. For corner lots with two streei trontages. lclbacks from the addr-e..ssed street side
shAll.ggnfqrm-lg the frorrt !:ard setback for the underlying zoning distrjEt, The s.etbacks for lhe
flanking side shall conforn to the exterior side yarcl setbacks {or the underlying zoning district.
e. For measurements on a pointedor irlegular lot refer to definition of lot line in KCC 17.1 1.035
7. Perrnitted pro,iections into yards. The following..strugtures may extend into or be located in
reouired setkrcks:
a. Firgplace st.ructures. bay or garderr windows. enclosed stair landings._glosets, or similaf
structures r.nay project 30 inches into a fiorrt or rearyard, provided such projectiorrs are:
i. Limited to two per facade: and
ii. Not wider than 10 feet:
b, Eaves. cornices. and signs may not l:roject more than;
i. Three feet irrto a front or rear yard; and
ii. Two feet into the side yard;
c. Porches and covered entries may projqct up to SiX fegt into the front yard _subje.ct to
conformance with any required site vision standards set forth in Section 3. Street
Standards, of the city's l>Lrblic wgrks developme.nt stanClards Appligable to the lot;
d, Uncovered porches and decks. wlrich exceed 1B inches above the firrislted grade, nralt
project up to six feet into the front or rear yardl;
e. Storefront weather protection nrojections into the public right-of-way are acceptable,
provided they don't interfere yfith street trees or extend beyond the sdge pf th.e sidewalk:
f. Tbe. following features may project into any front,vard:
i. Unenclosed porclierand entry features may project six feet inlo_thgfront yard
ii. Mailboxes and newspaper boxes;
iii. Fire hydrarrts and associated appendages;
iv. Bus shelters; and
v. Mgrument siglrs;
g. The following features may project into any yard:
i. Telephorre poles arrd lines;
ii. Power poles and lines;
iii. Cable TV and internet lines;
iv. Light and flagpgles;
v. Spdnkler systems;
vi. Trellises not exceeding.eight feet in height, not wider than 10 feet;
vii. Culverts atrd unde4ground water. sewer. and accessory facilities fpl.the provisjon
of utilities, such as drainsr
viii, Electrical equipment cabinets and sirnilqr ptiligr bpxgg_ald_vag[g
ix. Surface and stormwater water malragement facilitiesr
x. Uncovered porches and,decks not.exgeeding 1.&inches above the finished grade;
and
xi. Rqqkerier-_reta[[g walls and curbs provided these structures do not exceed-a
height of six feet from the property line grade: and
h.
B. Setbacks from alleys. Accessory buildings and accessory dwelling units. where built on top of
an existing garage, may be built to a property line abutting an alley, provided sufficient turning
movement and emergency vehicle access is provided-witlrin tlre allgjt
9. Setbackmodifications.
a. ln additiott to ptoJt'ding the standard street setback, a lot a4ioirring a half-street or
designated-arterial shall provide an additional width of .street setback sufficient to
accommodate construction of tlre planned half-street or arterial,
b. For residential lots adiacent to designated local streets and built to ap-pllcable standards
set forth irr SectionS SUeet Standards. of the clty's public works developmqnt standards.
setbacks shall be measured from the back of the sidewalk rather than the right-of-way
edge. provided no residential structures are built within tlre public right-of-way.
c. Variance. See procedures in KCC 17.84.
10, Lot or site divided bJ zone_b-o.u.fldarv, W-lren a lotis divided by a zone boundary, the fo[owing
rules shall apply:
a. When a lot contains both residential and nonresidential zoni.ng*lllg_:gtg_:bouttda$l
between the zones slrall be considered a lot line for determining permitted building height
and required -sgtbacks on the site:
b, When a lot contains rcsidential Zones of varying density:
i. Any res.idenLial .density transfer within the lot shall be Allovyed f.rp.rn thgJro.ilLiorr
with the lesser residential density to tlrat of the greater residential density;
ii, Compliance with these criteria shall be evaluated during_fgview of any
develQpment pjoposals in whiclr such a transfer is proposed; arrd
iii. Uses on ei_ch.portig-n of the lot sliall only be those permittgdin eachZsne_pursu.an!
to KCC 17.11.037.
17.1 1.039 - Off-StreelParking
1. Purpose:
a. The purpose of this chapter is to provide adequate parking foljrll uses allowed in this title,
to reduce demand for parking by encouraging alternative rneans of tr?nsportation
including public transit and bicycles. and to increase pedestria.n mobility by:
i. S_elting nrinimum off.stree.t parking standards for different land uses and districts
that assure safe. convenient and adequately sized parking facilities;
ii. Recognizing that developed pf.epqfiigs are likelyjg support a variety o{ diflerent
uses over time; and
iii. Providing for parking and storage of bi_cycles,
2. Authority and application.
a. The regulations of this chapter applJ._tg all off-street parking areas in all zoning districts
within the City of Ellensburg's Urban Growth Area.
b. The regulations of_thisShapter apply to all new developrnent applicatipns. all new parking
lot construction or enlargement. ln addition, these regulations shall apply at the time of
enlarg1-ng, moving or increasing the capacity of existing structures by creating or adding
dwelling units, cornmercialor industrial floor space, or seatingjacilities, and shall also apply
ra{hen an existing lartd use within an existing ltructure is clranged to a category of land use
as set forth below that is different than the category of land use for which the existing
parking facility was designed and installed.
c. Before an occupancv permit lnay be granted fpr anv new or enl?rged buildinq or for a
change of use in any existing building. the use shall be required to meet the provisions of
this chapter.
d, lf this chapler does not specify a parking requirement for a land use. the director shall
establish the rninimum requirement basqd on a study of anticipated parking demand.
Transportation denrand nranagement actiqns taken at the site shall be considered in
determining anticipated denrand. ln the study the applicant slrall provide sufficient
information to demonstlate that the parking demand for a specific land use will be
satisfied. Parking studies shall be prqpared by a.professional engrineer with expertise in
traffic and parking analyses. or an equally qualified individual as autlrorized bv the director.
e. The Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure regulations in KCe U,66 shall be utilized in conjunction
witlr this Chaptel3. Parking plan -Building_perrnit, surety bond, and occupancy r.equirernenls,
a. Building Permit. No building per:rnit nor parking lot construction or enlargernent shall be
lEsued until a parking plan showing provisions for the required off-street parking, as
tpecified in tlris chapter. has beerr subrnitted and approved by the director. The plan slrall
clearly indicate the proposed developrrnent, irtcluding parking lot location, size, _rluBg
design. number of spaces. curb cuts, lighting. and other features and appurtenances
required by this- chapter. The parking plan shall slrow/state the number of_pg-fking spaces
and handicap soaces required and provided.
b. Surety, Before a building permit is issued for any building or structu.re for which this chapter'
reqqiles off-street parking and where suclr off-street parkino is not to be contained within
the building Jor which the building permit is requested, the director may require that the
applicant prpv!.de the city with a surety bond or other sufficient security approved by the
directol ouaranteeing to the county the installation and improvenrent of the required off-
Lrujlgljno(s) forwhich such ofFstreet parking iS to be nrovided.
c. Occupancy. All required off-streel parking areas must be completed and landscapecl prior
to occuoancv of anv structure.
4. Computation of required off-street parking spaces.
a. $paces Required. Except as modified in subsections below, off-street parking areas shall
contain at a minimum the rrumber of parking spaces as stipulated irr the following table.
Off- street parking ratios expressed as number of spaces per square feet means the usable
or net square footage of floor area, exclusive of nonpublic areas. Nonpublic areas includq
but ate nbt limited to building maintenance areas, slorage areas,.closet$ or restrooms. lf
the formula for determining the number of off-street parking spaces resultsjn a fraction.
the number of off-street parking-spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number
with fractions of 0.50 or greater rounding up and fractions below 0,50 roqtding down,
Category of land User lMinimum Parkino Snaces
h"."rl*d -
RESIDENTIAT/LODCING
Accessorv dwellino unit lNone reouirecl
Aoartment:
Duolex
Townhouse
Studio units It.z o"r. dwellino unit
Studio and l-bedroom units in C-C zone outside of the
lowntown historic district
1-bedroom units It.s o", cJwellino unit
Z-bedroom residential units and larger in C-C zone outside of
the downtown historic district
2-bedrcom units or larger It.o o"r. bedroom
Cottage housing l,.u ou, dwellino unit
Category of Land Usel lMinimum Parkinu Soacesffi
Seniq.I Gjtizen assisted housing h.0 per 2 dwelling or sleeping units
Community residential facilities It.o o.r, 2 bedrooms
Boarding.houses, lodging houses. sororilies. fraternities lt.o ou'. bedroom
Hotel/motels (where restaurants and conference facilities are
ncluded. see standards {or applicable use}
3ed and breakfast guestlrouse
GENERAL RETAIL AND SERVICE
Offices, banks. medical .clinict
supenrlarkets. retail shops. depafiment stores, or similar uses
3
Seneral retail or service use with drive-in facility
Day care facility
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Restaurant, taverns. or similar uses where patrons sit down for
service
Drive-in restaurant
Driverin coffee stand
Restaurant. taverns. or sinrilar uses where patrons sit down for
seruice
Drive-in restaurant
accommodate 6 vehicles without
Drive-in coffee stand
PIACES OF ASSEMBTY
3hurqhes. funeral homes, mortuaries. clubs. lodges. museums.
ruditoriums, theaters. conference facilities, plrblic or commercial
'ecreational facilities, or sirnilar uses
INDUSTRIAL AND TAND CONSUMPTIVE USES
PUBLIC AND QUAS-I-PUBLIC USES
Hospital
Elef.nentary and junior lrigh schools
digh schools. college or university, trade schqol, or business.
;chool
Governmental office .0 oer 350 souare feet of oross
floor area
17.11.039.1 Footnotes Associated with Table:
1. ln those situations where a particular use is not specifically mentioned in this table. the
requirements for off-street parking shall be deternrined by the director and in accordance with the
most comparable use listed.
a, Shell Building Permit Applications. When the county has received a sllell building permit
application. off-street parking requirements shall be bsed on the postible tenan!
improvements or trses authorized by the zone designation and compatible with the
linritations of the shell permit. When the range of pqssible uses results in different parking
1gquirements, the director shall establishlhe amount of parking based on a likely rang.e of
uses..For example. an applicant submits a permit fpr a 5.000-square-foot shell building in
the C-H zone. The zone allows for a ralrgg of retail, personal, and general service retai!
uses, Most permitted uses in this zone fall in the category of general retail and servigg uses
in Table 1 7.1 1.039(4)(ir)fi) which requires one space per 300 square feet of oross floor area.
Restaurarrts require more parkingjone space pgr 200 square feet,of gross floor areAl, While
the director might find it unreasonable to reouire parkinq. for the "worst case scenario" irr
termgof possible use types. he or she will typically choose A requirement that falls between
tlre possible use scenarios. ln this case. the odds are that most possible uses fAll in the
general retail and service Use categpry with a loJver parking requirement,. tholgh a slightly
higher parking requirement would make sense given the possibility of a use such as a
restaurant, which requires qreater parking. Thus. a conpromise standard, requiring a
minimum of one space per 275 square fqet of gros{ floor area. we-uld bg reasonable in this
instance.
b. Otlier Provisions of Code, Where other provisions of this code stjpulate reduced mirrimum.
parking requirements, tlrose provisions shall apply.
c. Bicyde Parking, Multifamily .and nonresidential clevelopments shall provide for bicycle
parking per the standards below:
i. Amount qf Bicycle Ppfkjng"
ii. Parking Location and Design - Nonresidential Us,es, Bicycle facilities for patrons
shall be located within 100 feet of the building entrance and locqted in safe. viEibLe
areas that do n-ot irnpede pedestrian or vehicle traffic flow.
iii. Parking tocation and Qesign -Residential Uses. Bicycle facilities for residenls_shall
be located within 100 feetof all building or individualunit entrances and located
on the ground leve I in safe. visible areas tha_t do not imped.qp-edestrian _or vebiclq
traffic flow.
iv. Bieycle parf,ing-l-lardware shall lte installed according to its man-ufacturer's
instructions. allowing adequate clearance for biqycles and their riders.
5. Primary Use.The minimum number of parking.spaces shall be computed baserJ on the primary
uses on the property, excepl as stated in subsection (G) of this section that addresses accqssory
uses. When there are two or morq sgpafate primary Uses on a properly, the required off-street
parking for the propertv is the sum of the required parking for the indivldual prinrary uses.
6. Accg$sory Use. Whqn more than 20 percent of the gross floor area on a property is in an
a.ccgssory use, the required off-street park!ng shall bll calculated separately for the accessory
use and for the prirnary use and then added together for the total required off-street parking.
When 20 percent or less of the.gross flpor area on a property is in an accessory use. the
required off.street parking shall be calculated on the gross floor area of the building as if it
were all under the primary use.
Cateoorv of Land Use lrrlinimum Parkino Snaces
lR"""l*d
Single-family dwelling lruon"l-
I
10.5 space per dwellinq unit (units
ffieexemot)\4ultifamily dwelling
-lotellmotels I
11.0 per 20 ouest rooms
Offices, banks, rnedical clinics,
supermarkets. retailj;hep"t departmerrt stores, or similar usqq
Rgstaurant, taverns. or similar uses where patrons sit down for
;ervice
.0 per 5 required vehicje parking
spaces
{ll other uses
Examples:
a. A 40.000:square"foot building containing a 30,000-square-foot warelrouse spaqe (75
percent of total) and a 10.000-sqllare-foot accessory office space (25 per-cent of total). The
minimurn parking tequirernent vyould be calculated separately for the office use and tllq
warehouse use arrd then added together.
b. The same 40.000-square-foot building containing a 35.000-square-foot warehouse qpace
'l'he reqpired parking would be based solely on the gross floor area of the buildinq as if it
were allthe orimarv use (40.000),
7. On-Street Parkinq. On-street oarkinq imnrediatelv adiacent to the DroDertv mav be counted
tgwprds the parking requirenrerrt for nonresidential uses.
8. All required off-street parking tyrust have direct and unobstructecl access to ingress and egress
fronr a public street, and stacke.d or tandem parkirrg shall not be counted toward rfrpeting;fig
pquired off-street narking requirements in any zoning district except for single-farnily
residential structures anel duplex dwelling units as per Table 17.1 1.039(4XaXi).
9. Garages. Required off-street parking that is_provided in garages or carports shall be credited
toward the required off:street parking spaces except thall_rostacked or tapdem parkinq that
blocks off thgse*garages or carport parking spaces from direct or unobstructed acqess to
ingress or eStess to a public street Shall be cfedited tpward the recluirecl pqfug5pagq5_ercep!
lor sinqle-family r
17"1 1.039(4Xa)(0"
10. HetdieapaeLParkioq. Off-street Darkinq and access for tlre phvsicallv handicapped shall be
provided in accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
11. Fire Lane Standards. Fire larres may be required by the fire codes and by Kittitas Valley Fire and
Rqscue within off-street parking facilities. Such fire lanes. including dirnensiorrs, widtlr, location.
etc., shall be irtstalled as required by the fire code or Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue and shall
remairr in effect throughout the ljfgof the parking facility.
12. Changes in useto a different land use categoryshallprovidetlre mirrimum off-street parking
for the new gengral land us-e_ catsgory.
13. eontinued use of required parking spaces,
a. Continued Use. Required off-street Jrarking spaces must be available.lpillbe continued use
of residents, custonrers. or ernployees of the use, and the continued use of a building or
structure or property for wlrich off-street parkingjS required shall be conditioned upon the
corrtinued existence of such off-street parking. lf the required off-street parking ceases to
exist in connection with the use for which it was reserued- arrd no equivalent off-street
parking is provided, such occupancy and use of the br"rilding or structure or property shall
becoqre illegal qnd tlre occupancy pM
b. Assignmerrt Prohibited. Reouired off-street parking spaces may rrot bc assigned in any way
to another use on another site.
c. Use {or Non-Parking Purposes Prohibited. Required off-street parking spaces shall not bq
used for the parkino of eguipment or for storage ef mAterials or goods or inoperable
vehicles. Use of required off.'street Barking for cornrnercial or other purpgses in
co4junction with a temporary use of A limited and specific duration shall require separAte
review and approval by the director in conjunction with tlre temporary use.
d. Maintenance Required. The off-street parking required by this chafrter shAll be_naintained
in a good and functioning condition as determirred by the director,
14. Loadinq sDace requirements.
a. Every nonresidential building engaged in retail. rryholesale. manufacturing, or storage
activities, excluding self-service storage facilities. slrall provide loFding spaces in
accordance with the standards listed below:
Table 17.11.039(14)(a)(i) Loading space requirements for retail, wholesale, manufacturirrg. or storage
b. Every building enggged in hotel. office building. restaurant. hospital, auditorium.
convention hall, exhibition hall. sports arena/$Jpdiunr or other similar use shall provide
loading spaces in accorclance with the standards listed below:
Ta.-hle-'17.11.039(14XaXii) Loading space requ-ir:gnCnls for hotel, office building. restaurant, hospital,
auditorium. convention hall, exhibition hall. sports arena/stadium. or other similar uses,
c. For storefronts and other similar buildings sited adiacent to a street without individual
businesses ov-er 10,000 square feet and no alley access. loading soace may be provided by
on- strget desionated loading zorres upon approval of the public works and utilities
director as an administrative decision based on access and safeV considgations. A site
plan. proposed conditions, and reason for on-street loading facilities shall be included i[
the application.
d. [ach loading space required by this section shall be a nrininrum of '10 feet wide, 30 feet
long. and ha-v:? an unobstructed vertical clearance of 14 feet six inches. and shall be
surfaced, iEproved and maintained as required by this chapter. Loading spaces shall be
located so that trucks shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic movement or project
into any public right- of-way. All loading space areas shall be separated from parking areas
atd- shalLbejpsignated as truck loading spaces,
Gross Floor Area ftgguired Number of loading Spqcps
10.000 to 40.000 square feet h
40.001 to 96,000 square feet E
96.001 to 160.000 square feet 13
160.001 to 196.000 square feet b
Eoreach additional 70,000 square feet h adcJitional
Gross Floor Area lReouired Number of Loadino Snaces
40.000 to 120.000 square feet h
I20.001 to 264.000 square feet E
264,001to 520,000 souare feet
13
520,001 to 784,000 square feet V
784.001 to 920000 square feet F
For each additional 200,000 souare feet h additional
e. Any loading space located within 100 feet of areas zoned for residential use shall be
screened and.pp-erated as necessary to reduce noise and visual impacts. Noise mitigption
measures may include architectural or structural barriers, beams. walls. or restrictions on
the hours of operation.
f. Multi-story self'service storage facilities shall provide two loading spaces. and single-story
facilities one loadinggrace, a4jacent to each building entrance that provides common
access to interior storage rJnits. Each loading berth shall measure nqt le.$s than 25 feet by
12 feet with an unobstructed vertical clearance of 14 feet six inches. and shall be surfaced.
improved. and maintained as reguired by this chapter. Any floor area additions or structural
alterations to a building shall be required to provide loading space or spaces as set forth
in this chaoter.
15. PAIking lot design and construqtjon standardE
a. Parking Area Access Standards. See Section 6, Parking Standards, of the city's public works
development standards.
b. Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions. See Section 6. Parking S.tafdards, of the city's publiq
works development standards.
c. Parkino Area DeveloDment and Desion Provisions.
iii. For parking area surfacing standards, see Section 6, Parking Standards. of the cityt
public works development standards. Fire lane shall be in accordanee with the
lnternational Fire Code (lFO as adopted in KCC 14.M,
17.1 l.O4O I nfrastructure.
Except as modified by a UGA interlocal agreement. Dglevelopment of infrastructure relating to
municipal water and sewer services shall be referred to the requirements as outlined by the
corresponding cities code. Joint review shall occur in the development of roads with both the city and
county road standards. (Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17.1 1.050 Minimum Density.
@ep ef-a€$sDensity
calculations shall be calculated based on lands available after removal of lands protected under Critical
Areas as identified in Kittitas County Code Title 17A and lands used for the purpose of development
and placement of roads. This provision shall not apply to the Airport Overlay. (Ord. 2019-013. 2019;
Ord.2007-22,2007)
17.11.060 Maxlmum Lot Coverage.
Except as modified by a UGA interlocal agreement. Tlhe ground area covered by all buildings, including
accessory buildings, shall be consistent with the associated City's maximum lot coverage regulations
for the associated land use zone. This applies only to those zones with a Maximum Lot Coverage(Ord.
2018-014.2018)
Chapter 17.15
ALLOWED USES
Sections
17.1 5.010 Categories of uses established.
17.1 5.015 Allowed uses for certain zones within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA)
17.15.020 Establishment of zoning use tables.
1 7.1 5.030 lnterpretation of tables.
17.15.040 Zonino use tables.
17.15.050 Allowed uses in resource lands.
17.15.060 Allowed uses in rural non-LAMIRD lands.
17.i5.070 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:
1. Permitted Use. Land uses allowed outright within a zone classification and subject to
provisions within the Kittitas County Code.
2. Permitted Administrative Use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone
classification following review under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.608.
3. Administrative Conditional Use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone
classification following review under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60A.
4. Conditional Use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone classification
following review and hearing under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.604.
(ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.015 Allowed uses for certain zones within the Ellen..slurg Urban Growth Area {UGA)
Properties located within the Ellensburg UGA which are zoned R. UR. C-H. C-1. l-1. l-G. and PUD
{Bgnder Reecer and the Verge) shall utilize the use tables in KCC 17.'11.037(4Xa), 17.11.037(4Xb). and
1 7.1 1 .037(4Xc).
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; O-rd. 2013-001,
201 3)
1 7.1 5.030 lnterpretation of tables.
1. 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
2. Definitions. Uses defined in KCC Chapter 17.08 are indicated with an asterisk (*).
3. 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.
4. 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. ln 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.
5. Accessory uses. The administrative official has the authority to permit uses that are
customarily incidental to an allowed use listed on the table.
(Qrd. 201 3-01 2, 2013; Ad*?013:g0t, 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:
1. Resource Lands
a. Commercial Agriculture
b. Commercial Forest
2. Rural Non-l-AMIRD Lands
a. Rural Residential
i. Agriculture 5
ii. Rural 5
iii. Planned Unit Development
b. RuralWorking
i. Agriculture 20
ii, Forest and Range
c. Rural Recreation
i. Master Planned Resort
ii. GeneralCommercial
iii. Rural Recreation
iv. Planned Unit Development
3. Rural LAMIRD Lands
a. Residential
b. Residential 2
c. Agriculture 3
d. Agriculture 20
e. Rural 3
f. Rural 5
g. Limited Commercial
h. GeneralCommercial
i. Highway Commercial
j. Light lndustrial
k. General lndustrial
l. Forest Range
m. Planned Unit Development
4. Urban Lands
a. Residential
b. Urban Residential
c. Agriculture 3
d. Rural3
e. Rural 5
f. Limited Commercial
g. GeneralCommercial
h. Highway Commercial
i, Light lndustrial
j. General lndustrial
k. Forest Range
L Planned Unit Development
{gd. 201_3:001",2013)
17.15.050Allowed Uses in Resource Lands.
17.15.050.1 Resource Use Table
Resource
Commercial
Agriculture
CU
P
P
P
CU
CU
CU
P
P
CU
CU
AC
AC
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
*See KCC Chopter 17.08 Definitions
A. Agriculture
Animal boarding*
AnimalCrematory*
Aqricultural Enhanced Uses*
Aqriculture processinq*
Aqriculture production*
Aqriculture sales*, Produce Farm
Aqriculture sales
Dairy
Feedlot*
Grazinq*
Mariiuana Processinq*
Mariiuana Production*
Mariiuana, retail sales*
Nurseries
Ridinq academies
Small-scale event faciliU*
U-Pick/U-Cut Operations*
Farm Visit*AC
Commercial Activities associated with aqriculture*
B. Civic Cultural Uses
Cemetery
Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges*
Cultural and educational facilities
Libraries
Meetinq facilities
Museums and galleries
Reliq ious institutions*
School, public or private*
lnterpretive Center*
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-aqriculture products
Bank
Bed and breakfast*
Clinic*
Day care facilities*
Funeral home/mortuary
Hospital*
Hospital, animal or veterinary*
Hotel/motel
Office*
Restaurant
Retail sales,* general
Retail sales,* lumber and buildinq materials
Retail sales,* vehicles and equipment
Services
Shootinq ranqe*
Taverns
Temporary sales office
Vehicle/equipment seruice and repair*
D. lndustrial
Airpoft*
Asphalt/concrete plants
Explosives, storage or manufacture
Forest product orocessinq* (portable)
Forest product processino* (permanent)
Freiqhtinq and truckinq yard or terminal*
Hazardous waste storage*
AC
Commercial
Commercial
Iture
AC
P
Commercial
Iture
P
re
P
AC
CU
CU
CU
Hazardous waste treatment*
lmpound/towinq vard*
Junkyard*
Manufacturinq*
Mini-warehouse
Refuse disposal/recvcle*
Research laboratories
Wastewater treatment
Warehousinq and distribution
Wholesale business
E. Recreation
Campqround*
Golf course*
Guest ranch or Guest Farm*
Parks and plavgrounds*
Recreation, indoor*
Recreation, outdoor*
Recreational vehicle storaoe
Stadium
Trails
F. Residential
Accessory dwellinq unit*
Accessory livinq quarters*
Adult familv home*
Boardinq house
Convalescent home
Dwell inq, sinqle-family*
Dwellinq, two-family*
Dwel linq, mu ltiple-familv*
Farm labor shelter*
Group home*
Home occupation*
Manufactured home*
Manufactured home park
Mobile home
Specialcare dwellinq*
Temporary trailers
G. Resource
Forestry*
CU
PA
Commercial
rlculture
CU
PA
Commercial
P
P
P10
P6
P
P
P
CU
P
P
P
Commercial
P
cuu-
Commercial
PA
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17.15.050.2 Footnotes Associated with Resource Use Table.
1. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
2. Provided:
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 (4) per twenty (20) contiguous
acres of land area;
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 agricultural operation cease or convert to non-
agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all
applicable buildings and health regulations.
3. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure.
4. Subject to the following requirements:
a. ADUs shall be allowed as a permitted use within designated UGAs;
b. ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an Administrative Use permit in areas
outside UGAs;
c. Only one ADU shall be allowed per lot;
d. Owner of the property must reside in either the primary residence or the
ADU;
e. The ADU shall not exceed the square footage of the habitable area of the
primary residence;
f, All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall
apply;
g. The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable
water and sewage disposal;
h. No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
i. The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;j. An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or
an Accessory Living Quarters exists,
P
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H. Utilities and Public Facilities
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Public facilities*
Solar Power Production Facilities
Utilities
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k. An ADU must have adequate acreage to meet maximum density within the
zone classification.
5. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner occupied
primary residence;
b. Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent
(507d of the habitable area of the primary residence;
c. The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district
standards for water and sewage disposal;
d. Only one (1) Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot;
e. Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
f. Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling
Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists.
6, 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 afte/life inspection approved by the
Washington State Department of Labor and lndustries.
7. Subject to the following requirements:
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is
located;
a. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department
requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
b. Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured
home;
c. Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit
which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
d. The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
e. The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care
ceases;
f. A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an
Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
g. Park modeltrailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement
of a manufactured home.
h, Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State
Department of Labor and lndustries.
B. No sign advertising a home occupation shallexceed 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. ln-home daycares shall be limited
to no more than six (6) individuals receiving care in a twenty-four (24) hour period.
9. Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
10. Pursuant to RCW 70.128j40.
1 1, When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one (1) year related to
permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
12. Existing schools are permitted; new schools require a conditionaluse permit.
13. No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established
cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption, and in compliance with
applicable standards and regulations.
14. Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a
conditional use permit.
15. Washington State NaturalArea Preserves and Natural Resource Conservation Areas are
permitted outright.
16. When located no more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street
or highway and selling goods produced on site.
17. Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the
premises are permitted outright.
18. Limited to campsites or primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC 17.08.155A.
19. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17,62. Public Facilities Permits.
20. When used primarily in conjunction with agriculturalactivities.
21. For emergency and forest related management uses and practices only.
22. Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance.
23. 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. ln 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:
a. The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding propefty owners,
their livestock their agricultural products, and their property.
b, Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range
Sourcebook."
c. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best
Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
d. Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-
term commercial significance shall comply with Bg!yl6.lgA.J-ZII$ as
currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to lands with
poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
24. Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities {such as granges).
25. Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight (8) events shalloccur
within a calendar year.
26. Existing facilitiesare permitted;newfacilities requirea conditionaluse permit. Limited to
agricultu ral products.
27. Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
28. 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.
29. When enhanced agricultural sales are provided.
30. 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.
31. Pursuant to KCC 12.fle050 and 17,61C.060.
(Qrd*.2021-015,2021: Ord, 2018-02J,2018; Ord,2018-018, 2018;OrcJ.201B-00'l ,2018;Ord.2016-
023,20'16; Ord.2015-010,2015; Old.20'!4:015,2014; Ord.201tL005,2014; Ord.2014-004,
2014; Qrd. 11013-012 2013; Orcl. 201.3-00& , 2013; Ord. ?01 3-001, 201 3)
17.15.060
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veterinary*
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building materials
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17.15.060.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Provided:
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 (4) per twenty (20) contiguous
acres of land area;
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 agricultural operation cease or convert to non-
agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all
applicable buildings and health regulations.
5, 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. ln-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.
H. Utilities and Public
Facilities
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i nfrastructu re*
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Solar Power Production
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6. Provided short-term visitor accommodation units constitute greater than fifty percent
(50%) of the total resoft accommodation units.
7. When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one (1) year related to
permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.L Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a
ConditionalUse.
9. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
10. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the
Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
1 1. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 1 7.61. Utilities. Limited to the capital
facilities, utilities, and services necessary to maintain and operate the master planned
resort.
12. ln considering proposals for location of campgrounds, the Board shallconsider at a
minimum the following criteria:
a. Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural
residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and
d isturbances;
b. Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a
nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with
normaltraffic 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. Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the
campground (i.e. health, water, sanitation).
13. 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.
14. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-
warehouses:
a. A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic
improvements and/or sight screening;
b. All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a
minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
c. No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any
building or storage unit;
d. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
e. 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.
15. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street
parking and loading areas).
16. Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance.
17, Limited to offices directly related to tourism and recreation.
18. 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.
19. Limited to composting facilities.
20. 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 seruices well within the site rather than on its perimeter.
21. No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established
cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption, and in compliance with
applicable standards and regulations.
22. When located no more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street
or highway and selling goods produced on site.
23. Hay processing, and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the
premises are permitted without a conditional use permit.
24. 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
Chaoter 17.59.
25. Existing schools are permitted; new schools require a conditional use permit. Not
permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
26. Recreational vehicle storage may be enclosed or outdoor storage of recreational
vehicles or both. Permitted where the use is only serving a residential PUD or in the
Rural Recreation and Forest and Range zoning districts and subject to the following
standards and conditions:
a. All stored vehicles must be licensed if required by law, and operational. This
land use does not include vehicle sales.
b. Unless it is limited to serving a residential PUD and othenrvise permitted or
authorized, recreational vehicles shall not be stored outside when the site is
contiguous to a residential zoning district,
c. No commercial or manufacturing activities are permitted except when
recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair has been permitted
subject to the requirements of KCC 17.15.060.2 Footnote 60.
d, ln the Forest and Range zoning district, and when not limited to serving a
recreational planned unit development, the site shall either be:
i. Contiguous to a State Highway, or
ii. Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collector
road located near a highway intersection or freeway
interchange.
iii. lt is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such
arterial, collector or highway to meet this requirement.
e. Recreational vehicle storage shall be designed to be compatible with the
surrounding rural character, subject to the following standards:
i. Storage areas shall be enclosed with a minimum five-foot-
high, security fence. The applicant may be required to provide
additional plans for aesthetic improvements and/or site-
screening.
ii. Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may be
required on sites that border resource lands in the Commercial
Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts.
iii. Findings shall be made that the proposal does not require
urban governmental services such as municipal sewer or water
service and does not compromise the long-term viability of
designated resource lands.
iv. Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water.
Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66.
27. Subject to the following requirements:
a. ADUs shall be allowed as a permitted use within designated UGAs;
b. ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an Administrative Use permit in areas
outside UGAs;
c, Only one ADU shall be allowed per lot;
d. Owner of the property must reside in either the primary residence or the
ADU;
e, The ADU shall not exceed the square footage of the habitable area of the
primary residence;
f. All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall
apply;
g. The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable
water and sewage disposal;
h, No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
i. The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
j. An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or
an Accessory Living Quarters exists.
k. An ADU must have adequate acreage to meet maximum density within the
zone classification.
28. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner-occupied
primary residence;
b. Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent
(50%) of the habitable area of the primary residence;
c. The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district
standards for water and sewage disposal;
d. Only one (1) Accessory Living Quaders shall be allowed per lot;
e. Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
f. Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling
Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists.
29. Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
30. Subject to the following requirements;
a. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone
in which it is located;
b. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department
requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
c. Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured
home;
d. Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit
which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
e. The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
f. The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care
ceases;
g. A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an
Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
h. Park modeltrailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement
of a manufactured home.
i. Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State
Department of Labor and lndustries.
31. 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. ln 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:
a. The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners,
their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
b. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range
Sourcebook."
c. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best
Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
d. Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-
term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36J9A.177(3) as
currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to lands with
poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
32. Subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66. Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure.
33, 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.
34. When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, this use is subject to the provisions of
KCC Chapter 17.59.
35. 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.
36. Allowed only as a conditional use in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, subject to the
provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
37. Prohibited in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone. Temporary asphalt plants only.
38. 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 firellife inspection approved by the
Washington State Department of Labor and lndusiries. 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 Tra iler Court Zone.
39. Permitted when located within an established mining district; conditional use permit
required when located outside established mining district.
40. 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.
41. Pursuant to RCW 70.128.140.
42. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street
parking and loading areas).
43. lncludes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
44, Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges).
45. Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight (8) events shall occur
within a calendar year.
46. Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to
a g ricultural products.
47. Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
48. Services limited to resource based industries
49. All lots greater than one-halt (1/2) acre will not have more than fifty percent (50%) of
the lot covered by impervious surface.
50. 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.
51. When enhanced agricultural sales are provided.
52. When approved as part of the PUD development plan.
53. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62,Public Facilities Permits.
54. Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC 17.08.155A.
55. 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.
56. Only allowed as a conditional use when primary use of land is agriculture.
57. Pursuant to KCC ]f 7.61 C.050 and 1 7.61 C.060.
58. Limited to expansion of existing county owned and/or operated facilities. New facilities
afe prohibited. (t'tote: A scrivener's error in O-2018-021 lists this footnote as number 57)
59. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini
warehouses in the Forest and Range zone:
a. The site shall either be contiguous to a State Highway or contiguous to a
designated urban arterial or rural collector road located near a highway
intersection or freeway interchange. lt is not necessary for the site to have
direct access to such arterial, collector or highway to meet this requirement;
b. Findings shall be made that the use does not require urban government
services such as municipal sewer or water service and does not compromise
the long-term viability of designated resource lands;
c. Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may be required on
sites that border resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture or
Commercia I Forest zoning districts;
d. Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water;
e. A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic
improvements and/or sight screening;
f. All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a
minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
g. No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any
building or storage unit except for RV storage when authorized under KCC
17 .1 5.060.2, Foot rrote 60;
h. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restriction of the use;
i. Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two (2)
and shall not exceed forV (40 square feet each in area.
60. Recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair is permitted by conditional use
permit in the Forest and Range zoning district. The site shall either be:
a. Contiguous to a State Highway, or
b. Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collector road located
near a highway intersection or freeway interchange.
c. lt is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such arterial, collector
or highway to meet this requirement.
Vehicles under repair shall either be kept inside buildings or visually screened from
surrounding areas. No on-street vehicle parking shall be allowed associated with the
use. All vehicles, including recreational vehicles and customer and employee
automobiles shall be stored or parked on-site at all times, Maintenance and repair
activities shall not take place in RV storage enclosures or spaces, except limited
maintenance and minor repairs may be performed on RV's that are already being stored
at the site in order to avoid having to move them, when such maintenance and repair
activities can be completed in two hours or less and only in the enclosures or spaces in
which the RV's are already being kept. This use shall be designed to be compatible with
the surrounding rural character, subject to the following standards:
d. Findings shall be made that the use does not require urban governmental
services such as municipal sewer or water service and does not compromise
the long-term viability of designated resource lands.
e. Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may be required on
sites that border resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture or
Commercial Forest zoning districts.
f, Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water.
61. Nurseries limited to the growth, display, and/or sale of plants, shrubs, trees, and
materials used in indoor or outdoor planting. Sale of bulk landscape materials such as
rock, bark, mulch and topsoil shall not be permitted in this zone. Pre-packaged
landscape materials are excluded from this restriction.
62. Agricultural direct marketing activities shall cornply with all of the following standards:
a. The subject properly shall be actively farmed by the property owner.
b. Retail structures shall not total more than three thousand (3,000) square
feet.
c. The parcel, or adjacent parcel, shall include the residence of the owner or
operator of the farm.
d. Carnival rides, helicopter rides, inflatable features and other typical
amusement park games, facilities and structures are not permitted.
e. The use shall be operated in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
and localordinances.
f. New structures or existing structures converted for public use shall meet
current building and fire codes.
g. Adequate sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with Kittitas
County Public Health Department requirements.
h. Adequate ingress/egress shall be provided to and from the site in
accordance with Kittitas County Public Works requirements.
i. Sufficient land area is provided to accommodate the proposed use and
related parking, and the use and any appurtenant structures shall be so
arranged on the land as to minimize any adverse effects on surrounding
properties. The use shall not create particular hazards to adjacent
properties.
63. Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities shall comply with all of the following standards:
a. The site shall conform to the requirements for "agricultural direct marketing
activities" except as provide for herein.
b. Hours of operation shall occur between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
c. Seasonal harvest festivities are prohibited on vacant property, unless the
vacant land adjoins property occupied by the owner/operator of the
festivities,
d. Seasonal harvest festivities shall be limited to Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and
Monday, from the second weekend of June through the December 31.
e. lnflatable amusement devices, such as moonwalks, slides, or other inflatable
games for children, shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) per seasonal
harvest festivities event.
(ad-202!:015,2021; Orcl.2019;01i,2019; Ald" lQru_0-aL,2018; Otcl.201B"018,2A18; Qtd-Z0]-tl"
001. 2018; Or:d, 2016-0?3 , 2016; OrL2gl-5j.U0, 2015; Qrd*2Ql_4.0.1"5 , 2014; Ard-24.U:0!5,
201a; Ord,2014-004,2014; Orcl. 2013-01?,2013; Od,aU3:009 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.O7O.1 Rural LAMIRD Use Table
P Permitted
PA Permitted
Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional
Use
*See KCC
Chapter 1 7.08 Definitions
Rural LAMIRD+g
(Type 1 LAMIRDs)
Residential Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gen'
A, Agriculture
P
PlC
P
P
P
Animal boarding*CUT P P P
Ag riculture processing*Pz
Agriculture production*cul P P5
Agriculture sales,* Farm
stand*
Pz/Ac
Agriculture sales CU
Feedlot*
Grazing*P P
Marijuana Processing*
Mar'ljuana Production*
Marijuana, retail sales*
Nurseries CU CU P
Riding academies CU
Small-scale event
facility.
U-Pick/Cut Operations*
Farm Visit*
Commercial Activities
associated with
agriculture*
AC
Residential Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3
B. Civiland Cultural
P9CemeteryP9P9 P9
Clubhouses, and lodges*CU P P10
Gen,
P9
Cultural and education
facilities
CU
Libraries CU CU
Meeting facilities
Museums and galleries CU CU
Religious institutions*CU CU CU
Schools, public and
private*
CU CU CU CU
lnterpretive Center*
Residential Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-
agriculture products
Bank
Bed and breakfast*CU CU CU CU
Clinic*CU TZ CU
Day care facilities*CU
Funeral home/mortuary
Hospital*
Hospital, animalor
Veterinary*
Hotel/motel
Office*
Restaurant
Retail sales,* general
CU
CU
CU
CU
PA
CU
CU
CU
CU
Gen,
CU
PA
PA
P4€
Retail sales,* lumber and
building materials
Retail sales,* vehicles
Services
Shooting range*
Tavern
Temporary sales office
Vehicle/equipment
service and repair*
Residential Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3
D. lndustrial
CUAirport*
Asphalt/Concrete plants
Explosives, storage or
manufacture
P PForest product
processing* (portable)
Forest product
processi ng* (perma nent)
CU
Freighting and trucking
yard or terminal*
Hazardous waste
storage*
Hazardous waste
treatment*
lmpound/Towing Yard*
Junkyard*
Manufacturing*
Pt_5
P+:
P
CU
P11
Gen,
Mini-warehouse
Refuse disposal/recycle*
Research laboratories
Wastewater treatment
Warehousing and
distribution
Wholesale business
Agriculture 3ResidentialResidential 2 Rural 5
E. Recreation
CU 21 CU 21Campgrounds
Golf courses CU CU
Guest ranch or guest
farm
CU CU
PParks and playgrounds*P P P
Recreation, indoorn
Recreation, outdoor*
Recreational vehicle
park*
Recreational vehicle
storage*
Stadiums
PA PATrailsPAPA
Residential Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3
F. Residential
P24Accessory dwelling unit Pzq P?4 Pzt
P36 P36Accessory living quarter P 3_6 P3g
Gen
CU
CU
CU
P2:
P
P
PA
Gen
Pz5
cuiTBoarding house CU 3J
CUConvalescent home
PDwelling, sing le-family P P P
Dwelling, two-family P PP
Dwelling, multiple-family CU
CU zEFarm Labor Shelter
CUGroup Home Facility*
Group Care CU
P/CUZg PlCU-Home occupation PlCUzt P/CUza
P P PManufactured home P
CUsE CUsAManufactured home
park
CU5B
P3B PEMobile homes
P39Specialcare dwelling P3e P3e P3e
P29Temporary trailers P29 P2e P2e
Agriculture 3ResidentialResidential 2 Rural 5
G. Resource
PForestry*P
Forest product sales*
Mining and excavation*
Rock crushing*
Agriculture 3ResidentialResidential 2 Rural 5
H. Utilities and Public
Facilities
Adult family home Pnz P42 Paz Pqz P42
PZ:
PlC
P
P
P
P39
Pu
Gen,
Gen'
PA55 PA55Public facilities PAss PA55
59 s9 .59Solar Power Production
Facilities
59
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33 P 33IACU 33 /CU 33 P3 /ACU33/CU33Utilities
PAPAPAPAWatershed management
activities
Electric vehicle
infrastructure
P23 P23
17,15,070.2 Footnotes Associated with RuraltAMlRD Use Table.
1. 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.
2. Limited to products produced on the premises.
3. Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the
premises are permitted outright.
4. Slaughterhouses require a conditional use permit.
5. 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.
6. 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 firellife inspection approved by the
Washington State Department of Labor and lndustries. 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 Coutt Zone.
7. When located no more than forty{ive (45) feet from the centerline of the public street
or highway and selling goods produced on site,
B. 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.
9. No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established
cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption, and in compliance with
applicable standards and regulations.
10. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
11. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street
parking and loading areas).
12. Provided the minimum lot size shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
13. When the office activities are directly related to tourism and recreation.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Not to exceed two (2) years.
P?3 P23 P22
P3r
PA
PA!
59
17. Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance, but not to include automobiles,
trucks or bikes
18. Limited to service stations, provided there shall be no repairing, repainting,
reconstruction or sale of motor vehicles from the premises.
19. lncludes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
20. 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:
a. All chemical manufacture, storage and/or packaging;
b. Asphalt manufacture, mixing, or refining;
c. Automobile dismantling, wrecking or junk yards;
d. Blast furnaces or coke ovens;
e. Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;
f. Drop forge industries;
g, Reduction or disposal of garbage, offal or similar refuse;
h. Oil refining; alternative energy refinery (i.e. biofuels, ethanol)
i. Rubber reclaiming;j. Feed yards, livestock sales yards or slaughterhouses;
k, Smelting, reduction or refining of metallic ores;
l. Tanneries;
m. Wineries;
n. Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesives, glues, cements, or
component parts thereof, from vegetable, animal or synthetic plastic
materials;
o. Waste (refuse) recycling and processing;
p. On-site and off-site hazardous waste storag e and/or treatment. Off-site
materials shall be accepted only from Kittitas County source sites.
ln considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the
Board shall:
q. 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;
r. 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.
21. ln considering proposals for location of campgrounds, the Board shall consider at a
minimum the following criteria:
a. Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural
residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and
disturbances;
b. Traffic volumes generated by such a developrnent 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. Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the
campground (i.e. health, water, sanitation).
22. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-
warehouses;
a. A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic
improvements and/or sight screening;
b. All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a
minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
c. No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any
building or storage unit;
d. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
e. Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two (2)
and shall not exceed fofly (a0) square feet each in area; and
f. ln Type 3 LAMIRDS, the use shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed
building.
23. Subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure.
24. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Only one (1)ADU shallbe allowed per lot;
b. Owner of the property must reside in either the primary residence or the
ADU;
c. The ADU shall not exceed the square footage of the habitable area of
primary residence;
d. The ADU shall be designed to maintain the appearance of the primary
residence;
e. All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall
apply;
f. The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable
water and sewage disposal;
g. No mobile homes or recreationalvehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
h. The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
i. An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or
an Accessory Living Quarters exists.j. An ADU must have adequate acreage to meet maximum density within the
zone classification.
25. 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.
26. 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 allapplicable building and health
regulations;
c. The number of shelters shall not exceed four (4) per twenty (20) contiguous
acres of land area;
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 or be removed
27. 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.
28. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations
with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. ln Type 3 l,AMlRDs, home
occupations are allowed only in existing residences.
29. When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one (1) year related to
permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
30. Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a
conditional use permit.
31. Permitted when located within an established mining district; requires conditional use
permit outside an established mining district.
32, Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a
Conditional Use.
33. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61-, Utilities.
34. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17,61, Utilities. Not permitted in the
Agriculture Study Overlay 7one.
35. Where the use is only serving a residential PUD and where all applicable standards are
met. Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure subject to KCC Chapter 17.66.
36. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner occupied
primary residence;
b. Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent
(507d of the habitable area of the primary residence;
c. The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district
standards for water and sewage disposal;
d. Only one (1) Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot;
e. Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
f. Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling
Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists; and
g. ln Type 3 LAMIRDS, Accessory Living Quarters may only be allowed in an
existing residence.
37, Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
38. 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 firellife inspection approved by the
Washington State Department of Labor and lndustries.
39. Subject to the following requirements:
a. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone
in which it is located;
b. The Special Care Dwelling must meet allapplicable health department
requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
c. Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured
home;
d. Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit
which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
e. The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
f. The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care
ceases;
g. A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an
Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
h. Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement
of a manufactured home.
i. Park modeltrailers shall be inspected and approved byWashington State
Department of Labor and lndustries.
40. 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. ln 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:
a. The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners,
their livestock, their agricultural products, and their properly.
b. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range
Sourcebook."
c. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best
Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
d. Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-
term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.704.1721$ as
currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to lands with
poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
4'1. Outdoor recreation activities that cause noise require a conditional use permit.
42. Subiect to orovisions of RCW 70.128.140.
43. Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight (B) events shalloccur
within a calendar year.
zl4. Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to
agricultural products.
45. 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.*
46. No new airports, Existing airports may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable
standards and regulations.*
47. No new airports, Existing airports may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable
standards and regulations.*
48. 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.*
49. All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-
196-425.6.c.i. RCW 36.07A.070(sxdxi).*
50, All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-
196-425.6.c.iii RcW 36.70A.070(sXdXiii)."
51. Allowed only in existing residences,*
52. 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.*
53. Permitted only within existing Type 3 LAMIRDS.*
54, Wholesale activity will not exceed 4000 square feet in space.*
55. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62. Public Facilities Permits.
56. Required to meet all the review criteria requirements for conditional use permits found
in KCC 17.604.015.
57. Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC 17.08.155A.
58. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan
pursuant to KCC Title 16.
b. 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.
c. Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than ten percent (10o/r) ol
the gross area of the park for common open space for the use of its
residents.
d. Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or
private street.
e. The minimum setbacks shall be consistent with the zoning classification
they are located in.
59. Pursuant to KCC 17.61C.050 and 17.61C-060.
60. Applies only to Snoqualmie Pass l-AMlRD.
(Ord. 2021 -01 5 ,2021; Qrd*?gl_8:ge1,2A1B; Ord. 20!4-010, 2018; 8d-?01_B:001, 2018; Qrd.20l5'
01 0. 201 5; Ot'd. 201 4- 01 5, 2U 4; Ar d, 201 4 -0A5, 201 4; Ord. 201 4 -004. 2U 4; Ar d. 2A13412
2013; Orcl. 2013-008,2013; Ord, 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.080 Allowed Uses in Urban Lands (See KCC 17,11.037(4Xa), 17.11.037(4Xb). and
17.11.037(41(c) for allowed uses within the Ellensburg UGA which are zoned Residential (R).
Urban Residential (URl. Highway Commercial (C-H). limited Commercial (C-L]. Light lndustrial
(l'L). General lndustrial (l-Gll. and PUD (BenderlReecer and thg Vergel,
P Permitted
PA Permitted
Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional
Use
Urban
*See KCC
Chopter 1 7,98 Definitions.
Within the Ellensburg
UGA see Chanter
1 7. 7 1.036 for definitions
Rural 3
P
P
Residential Urban Residential Historic
Trailer
Court
Agriculture 3
A. Agriculture
Animal boarding*cu1 CU
Agricultural Enhanced
Uses*
Ag riculture processing*PZ
Agriculture production*CUT CUS P5
PZ/ AC46Agriculture sales,*
Produce Farm stand
Agriculture sales CU CU
Dairy
Feedlot*cu9
Grazing*P P
Marijuana Processing*
Mar'ljuana Production*
Marijuana, retail sales*
CU CU PNurseries
Riding Academies CU CU
ACalCUSmall-scale event facility*
P / AC45U-Cut/U-Pick operation*
Farrn Visit*CU
AC ACCommercial Activities
associated with
ag ricu ltu re*
Residential Urban Residential Historic
Trailer
Court
Agriculture 3
B. Civic and Cultural
P9 PgCemeteryP9P9
PClubhouses, fraternities
and lodges*
AC AC
Cultural and educational
facilities
CU
Libraries CU
Meeting facilities
CUMuseums and galleries CU CU
CU CUReligious institutions*CU
Schools, public or
private*
CU CU
lnterpretive Center*
Agriculture 3ResidentialUrban Residential Historic
Trailer
Court
C. Commercial
P
CU
AC42/CU
Rural 3
P9
P
Rural 3
Auction sales of non-
agriculture products
CU
Bank
Bed and breakfast*AC
Clinic*CUtz
Day care facilities*CU
Funeral home/mortuary
Hospital*CU CU
Hospital, animalor
veterinary*
Hotel/motel
Office*
Restaurant
Retailsales,* general
Retail sales,* lumber and
building materials
Retail sales,* vehicles
Services
Shooting range*
Tavern
Temporary sales office
Vehicle/ equipment
service and repair*
Residential Urban Residential Historic
Trailer
Court
Agriculture 3
D. lndustrial
Rural 3
CUAirpoft*
Asphalt/Concrete plants
Explosives, storage or
manufacture
PForest product
processing* (portable)
CUForest product
processi ng* (permanent)
Freighting and trucking
yard or terminal*
Hazardous waste
storage*
Hazardous waste
treatment*
lmpound/Towing Yard*
Junkyard*
Manufacturing*
Mini-Warehouse
Refuse disposal/recycle*
Research laboratories
Wastewater treatment
PA33 PA{3 PAa:PA43Warehousing and
distribution
Wholesale business
Urban Residential Historic
Trailer
Court
Agriculture 3Residential
E. Recreation
P
cu22
PA43
Rural 3
Campground*cuel
Golf course*CU
Guest ranch or guest
farm*
AC
Parks and playgrounds*P P P
Recreation, indoor*CU
Recreation, outdoor*AC
Recreational vehicle
park*
Recreational vehicle
storage
Stadiums
Trails PA PA PA PA
Residential Urban Residential Historic
Trailer
Court
Agriculture 3
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit*P24 P24 P24
Accessory living
quarters*
P36Pgo P36
Adult family home*Pqt ?41 Pqt Pqt
Boarding house CU 37 CU gz
Convalescent home
Dwelling, sing le-family*P P P40 P
Dwelling, two-family*P P P
Dwelling, multiple-
family*
AC
cu?1
AC
P
CU
AC
CU
Rural 3
P24
Pao
Pqt
PA
P
CU2iFarm labor shelter*
Group home*
Group Care Facility*
Home occupation*P/CU?7 P/CUaB P/CUl-f.
Manufactured home*P P P P
Manufactured home park CU50 CU50CUso
Mobile home P38 P40
Pv PtzSpecial care dwelling*Ptt
Temporary trailer P29 P2e Pze P2e
Urban Residential Historic
Trailer
Court
Agriculture 3Residential
G. Resource
Forestry*P
Forest product sales*
Mining and excavation*CU 30
Rock crushing"
Residential Urban Residential Historic
Trailer
Court
Agriculture 3
H. Utilities and Public
Facilities
Electric vehicle
infrastructure*
Pro PI)P1o P1o
Public facilities*PAat-PAqI PA47 PA47
Solar Power Production
Facilities
5l 51 s1 51
Utilities P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33 P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33 P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
CU
PlCUZA
P
P
cu5A
P38
Pn
Pzs
Rural 3
CU 31
cu 31
Rural 3
P1o
PA47
51
P 33/ACU 33 /Cl.
PA
17.15.O8O.2 Footnotes Associated with Urban Use Table.
1. 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.
2. Limited to products produced on the premises.
3. Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the
premises are permitted outright.
4. Feed yards, livestock sales yards, and slaughterhouses require a conditional use permit.
5. Provided the lot contains one (1) acre or more. Agriculture production on smaller lots
requires a conditional use permit except for the raising of swine specific to youth
educational projects. Raising of mink is prohibited.
a. Fencing and housing adequate to fully contain swine shall be provided
when permitted.
6. 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. ln 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:
a. The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property ownert
their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
b. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the 'NRA Range
Sourcebook,"
c. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best
Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
d. 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.
7. When located not less than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or
highway and selling goods produced on site.
L 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.
9. No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established
cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption, and in compliance with
applicable standards and regulations,
10. Subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure.
11. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street
parking and loading areas).
12. Provided the minimum lot size shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
13. When the office activities are directly related to toudsm and recreation.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Not to exceed two (2) years.
17. Subject to the following requirements:
a. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone
in which it is located.
b. The SpecialCare Dwelling must meet all applicable health depaftment
requirements for potable water and sewage disposal,
c. Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured
home.
d. Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit
which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements.
e. The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit.
f. The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care
ceases.
g. A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an
Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists,
h. Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement
of a manufactured home.
i. Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State
Department of Labor and lndustries.
18, Limited to service stations, provided there shall be no repairing, repainting,
reconstruction or sale of motor vehicles from the premises,
19, lncludes truck stop operations, Minor repair work permitted.
20. 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:
a. All chemical manufacture, storage and/or packaging;
b. Asphalt manufacture, mixing, or refining;
c. Automobile dismantling, wrecking or junk yards;
d. Blast furnaces or coke ovens;
e. Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;
f. Drop forge industries;
g. Reduction or disposal of garbage, offal or similar refuse;
h. Oil refining; alternative energy refinery (i,e. biofuels, ethanol)
i. Rubber reclaiming;j. Feed yards, livestock sales yards or slaughterhouses;
k. Smelting, reduction or refining of metallic ores;
l. Tanneries;
m. Wineries;
n. Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesives, glues, cements, or
component parts thereof, from vegetable, animal or synthetic plastic
materials;
o. Waste (refuse) recycling and processing;
p. On-site and off-site hazardous waste storage and/or treatment. Off-site
materials shall be accepted only from Kittitas County source sites.
ln considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the
Board shall:
q. 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;
r. 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.
21. ln considering proposals for location of such campgrounds, the Board shall consider at a
minimum the following criteria:
a. Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural
residential/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
normaltraffic 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. Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the
campground (i.e. heath, water, sanitation)
22. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-
warehouses:
a. A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic
improvements and/or sight screening;
b. All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a
minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
c. No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any
building or storage unit;
d. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
e. 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;
23. 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.
24. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) subject to the following requirements:
a. ADUs shall be allowed as a permitted use within designated UGAs.
b. ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an Administrative Use permit in areas
outside of UGAs.
c. Only one (1) ADU shall be allowed per lot.
d. Owner of the property must reside in either the primary residence or the
ADU.
e. The ADU shatl not exceed the square footage of the habitable area of
primary residence.
f. The ADU shall be designed to maintain the appearance of the primary
residence.
g. All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall
apply.
h. The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable
water and sewage disposal.
i. No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU.j. The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking.
k. An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or
an Accessory Living Quarters exists.
l. An ADU must have adequate acreage to meet maximum density within the
zone classification,
25. 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,
26. 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 (4) per twenty (20) contiguous
acres of land area;
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 or be removed
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. When used for temporary occupancy for a period not to exceed one (1) year related to
permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
30. Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a
conditional use permit.
31, Permitted when located within an established mining district; requires conditional use
permit outside an established mining district.
32. Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a
Conditional Use.
33. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
34. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the
Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
35. Where the use is only serving a residential PUD and where all applicable standards are
met.
36. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner occupied
primary residence.
b. Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent
(507d of the habitable area of the primary residence.
c. The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district
standards for water and sewage disposal.
d. Only one (1) Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot.
e. Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking.
f. Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling
Unit or SpecialCare Dwelling exists.
37. Maximum of four (4) boarders and two (2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
38. 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 lndustries.
39. Outdoor recreation activities that cause noise require a conditional use permit.
40. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.24. Historic Trailer Court Zones.
41. Pursuant to RCW 70..128.140.
42. Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight (8) events shall occur
within a calendar year,
43. Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
44. Required to meet allthe review criteria requirements for conditional use permits found
in KCC 17.604.015.
45. 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.
46. When enhanced agriculturalsales are provided.
47. Pursuant to KCC ghafXetlZ-6e, Public Facilities Permits.
48. Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC 17.09J_t5&
49. Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking establishments and/or
event facilities for seminars or other socialgatherings are limited to 10,000 square feet
of total indoor floor area.
50. Subject to the following requirements:
a, Manufactured home parks shall require approvalof a binding site plan
pursuant to KCC Title 16.
b, 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.
c. Manufactured home park shall provide not less than ten percent ('lW/o) of
the gross area of the park for common open space for the use of its
residents.
d, Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or
private street.
e. The minimum setbacks shall be consistent with the zoning classification
they are located in.
51. Pursuant to KCC 17,6iC.050 and 17.61C.060.
(Ord. ZOZ1_-015,2021; Ord. 2019-013. 2019; Ord. 201B-018. 2018; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2015-
023. 2016; Ord. 201 5-01 0,2015; Ord. 201 5-002. 201 5; Ord. 2014-01 5, 2014; Ord. 2014-005,
2014;Ord.2014-004,2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord.2013-008.2013; Ord.2013-001,2013)
Chapter 17.16
R . RESIDENTIAL ZONE*
Sections
17.16.010 Purpose and intent,
17.16.015 Development within the Ellensburo Urban Growth Area (UGA)
17.16.020 Allowed uses.
1 7.1 6.030 Minimum lot requirements.
17j6040 Maximum lot coverage.
1 7.1 6.050 Maximum structure height.
17.16.060 Yard reouirements - Front.
17.16.070 Yard requirements - Side.
17.16.080 Yard requirements - Rear.
17.16.085 Yard requirements - Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone.
1 7.1 6.090 Half streets.
17.16.100 Sale or conveyance of lot portion.
17.1 6.1 1 0 Off-street oarkino.
17.16.120 Reoealed.
17.16.121 Reoealed.
* Prior history: Ords. 76-3, 69-7,2,
17.16.010 Purpose and intent
The purpose and intent of the Residential zone is to provide for and protect areas for homesite
development designed to meet contemporary building and living standards where public water and
sewer systems are provided. (Ord.2013-001 ,2013; Ord.832-2 (part), 1983)
1 7.15.01 5 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA)
For properties located within the City of Ellensburg UGA. the uses and development standards in
KCC 17,11,030 through 17,11.039 shall be utilized. Where KCC 17.11.030 through 17.11,039 does not
identify development uses and standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA,
this chaoter shall aoplv.
1 7.1 6.020 Allowed uses.
Uses allowed in the Residentialzone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17."15. (Qrd. 2013-
001. 2013; Ord. 201ll-013, 2011; Ord. 0-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 83-2-2 (part),
1983: Res.83-10, 1983)
I 7.16.030 Minimum lot requirements.
1. Minimum lot sizes in the R zone are as follows:
a. Single family dwelling, seven thousand two hundred (7,zAq square feet;
b. Two (2) family dwelling, ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
2. The minimum lot depth shall be one hundred (100)feet.
3. The minimum average lot width shall be sixty-five (65) feet.
4. ln no case shall there be more than one (1) main dwelling and its accessory buildings
constructed on one (1) lot unless such lot is greater than twice the minimum required
for a single-family dwelling.
5. No main dwelling shall be built or moved on to a lot not abutting a public street, with
the exception of special cases where the county may approve other suitable access,
(Orcl, 2013-Q01, 2013;Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), '1983; Res.83-1O 1983)
17.16.040 Maximum lot coverage.
The ground area covered by all buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not exceed thirty
percent (30%) of the lot area. All lots located within an Urban Growth Area, refer to KCC 17,1 1.060.
(Qd-?01!:014, 2018; Ord. 201 3 -001, 20 1 3; Res. 83 -1 0, 1 983)
1 7.1 5.050 Maximum structure height.
No structure shall exceed two and one-half (2 %) stories, or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is less in
height. (Ord, 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.16.050 Yard requirements - Front,
a. There shall be a front yard having a minimum depth of fifteen (15) feet, unless a
previous building line less than this has been established, in which case the minimum
front yard for interior lots shall be the average of the setbacks of the main structures on
the abutting lots on either side if both lots are occupied. lf one (1) lot is occupied and
the other vacant, the setback shall be the setback of the occupied lot plus one-half (%)
the remaining distance to the required fifteen (15) foot setback. lf neither of the
abutting side lots or tracts are occupied by a structure, the setback shall be fifteen (15)
feet.
b. The front yard setback depth shall be twenty-five (25) feet for parcels within the
Snoqualmie Pass LAMIRD. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.15.070 Yard requirements - Side.
There shall be a side yard of not less than five (5) feet in width on each side of a building. (Side of
building means outer face, any part of building nearest to the side line, not including roof eaves.)
Side yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 202?-005 ,2022; Ord.
201-9:Q13, 2019; Qrd-ZQ]3"001, 2013; Res. B3-10, 1983)
17.16.080 Yard requirements - Rear.
a. There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet to the main
building.
b. The rear yard setback depth shall be fifteen (15) feet to the main building for parcels
within the Snoqualmie Pass LAMIRD.
c. Rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Qrd,2022:005
2022; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 201 3-001, 2013; Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
17.16.085 Yard requirements - Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone
Properties bordering or adjacent to the Commercial Forest zone are subject to a two hundred (200)-
foot setback from the Commercial Forest Zone. (KCC 17. 57.050(1)). For properties where such
setback isn't feasible, development shall comply with KCC 17.57.050Q\. (Ord. 20'13-00'L 2013; Ord.
2007-22,2007)
1 7.16.090 Half streets.
ln an area adjacent to a half street and opposite or outside the plat including the dedication of said
half street, structures shall be set back from said half streets a distance sufficient to provide for an
additional half street and the yard requirement. (Res. 8310, 1983)
17.16.100 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 a lot with less than the minimum lot, yard or setback requirement of this zone.
(Ord. 2013-001. 2013; Res. B3-10, 1983)
I 7.1 6.1 1 0 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)
17.16.120 Repealed.
17.15.121 Repealed.
(Ord. 201 3-001, 2013; Ord. 2007 -22, 200n
Chapter 17.22
UR - URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONE*
Sections
17.22.010 Purpose and intent.
17.22.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA)
17 .22.020 Allowed uses.
17.22.030 Lot - Size required.
17.22.040 Maximum lot coverage.
17.22.050 Maximum height permitted.
17 .22.060 Yard requ irements.
17.22.065 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone.
17.22.090 Grazing.
17.22.100 Repealed.
17.22.110 Reoealed.
17.22.120 Reoealed.
* Prior history: Ord. 277 -2.
17.22.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of the Urban Residential zone is to provide for and protect areas for home-
site development and/or urban levels of development in where municipal services can be provided
or is already available. (Ord. 2007-22,2007; Ord.83-2-2 (part), 1983)
17.22.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area {UGA)
For propegies located within the City of Ellensburg UGA. the uses and development standards ie
KCC 17.11.030 through 17.11.039 shall be utilized. Where KCC 17.11.030 through 17.11.039 does not
identify uses and development standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA,
this chap-tgr shall apply. This provision shall not apply to the Airport Overlay or properties not
reouesting CiW of Ellensburg water and sewer utiliV extensions.
17 .22.020 Allowed uses.
Uses allowed in the Urban Residential zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17,15. (9rd.
2013-001.2013; Ord.2011-013 ,2011; Ord. 0-2006-01,2006;Ord.96-19 (part),1996;Res. 83-10,
1e83)
17.22.O3O lot - Size required.
1. This provision shall not apply to the Airport Overlay.
2. Minimum lot sizes in the UR zone are as follows:
a,-€ingile{amitf dw€$ing?€€ven-theusand*rre-hundred-{df 0$+qu+r€+e$
a. Two (2) family dwelling, ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
3. All lots of record at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be
considered as conforming to lot size requirements. (Ord. 2019-013. 2019; Ord. 2013-001,
2013; Ord. 2007-22,2007; Res.83-10, 1983)
17.22.O4O Maximum lot coverage.
Refer to KCC 17.11.060. Qrd*2019-014 2018; Ord. 2013-001. 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.22.O5O Maximum height permitted.
No structure shall exceed two and one-half (2%) stories or thirty-five (35) feef whichever is less in
height. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.22.060 Ya rd requl rements.
No structure shall be built or located closer than Wventy-five (25) feet to the front and rear property
line or within fifteen (15) feet of any side properly line. Side and rear yard setbacks may be modified
in accordance with KCC 16,10.065. (Ord, 2022-005, 2022;Ord.2013-001.2013; Res.83-10, 1983)
17.22.065 Yard requirements at Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone.
Properties bordering or adjacent to the Commercial Forest zone are subject to a two hundred (200)-
foot setback from the Commercial Forest Zone. (KCC 17.57.050(1)). For properties where such
setback isn't feasible, development shall comply with KCC 17 .57 .A50Q]r. (Qtd*20'lL.OOL 2013; Ord.
2010-01 4, 201 0; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17.22.090 Repealed.
(Ord.2013-001. 2013;Ord. 88-4 $ 2 (part), 1988; Res.83-10, 1983)
17.22.1OO Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001.2013; Ord. 2010-014, 2010;Ord. 0-2009-25, 2009;Ord. 2007-22,2007;Ord. 0-2006-
01, 2006; Ord. 90-10 (part), 1990; Ord.83-2-2 (part), 1983; Res. B3-10, 1983)
17.22.110 Repealed.
(Ord,2007-22,2007; Ord. 88-4 $ 2 (part), 1988)
17.22.120 Repealed.
{Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
Chapter 17.24
H.T-C - HISTORIC TRAILER COURT ZONES*
Sections
17,24.010 Purpose and intent.
17.24.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA)
17-24 S20A Existi no Uses.
17.24.0208 Reoealed.
17 .24.030 M inimu m requirements.
17 .24.040 Ya rd reo uirements.
17.24.045 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone.
17 .24.050 Desig n standards.
17.24.060 Plot olan reouired.**
17 .24.07 0 Off -street oa rkino.
* Prior history: Ords.68-18,2.
** Pu bl isher's note: Ord inan ce 2007 -22 removed 1 7 .24.060.
17,24,010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of the trailer court zone is to recognize established mobile home
developments located in Kittitas County. No further expansion of these developments is allowed.
(Ord.2007-22, 2007; Ord. 83-2-2 (part), 1983)
17.24.015 Development withln the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGAI
For properties located, Within the eity" qf Ellensburg UGA. the uses and development standards in
KCC 17.11.030through 17.11.039shallbeutilized.Where KCC 17.11.030through 17.11.039doesnot
identify uses and develgpment staosbgds to be utilized for developmeni within the Elleqthufg U$A,
this chapter shall apply,
17 .24,020 A Exlsting Uses.
The following trailer court zone developments exist in Kittitas County: Millpond Manor. (Ord. 2013-
001 . 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007 ; Res. 83- 1 0 1 983)
17.24.0208 Repealed.
(Ord. 201 3-001. 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
17.24.030 Minimum requirements.
The minimum lot area and yard requirements in a HTC zone are as follows:
1. Mobile Homes. The minimum area for a historic trailer (mobile home) court site shall be
three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet tinfes the number of individual trailer
sites to be provided. Densities must have the approval of the county health office.
2. Single Family Home. The requirements are the same as the requirements of the Rural-S
zone.
3. Electric Vehicle lnfrastructure. See KCC Chapter 17.66 (Ord.2013-001, 2013; Ord.2011-
01 3, 201 1; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007; Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
17.24.MO Yard requirements.
No individual mobile home or single family dwelling shall be closer than thirty-five (35) feet to any
lot or street right-of-way or closer than fifteen (15) feet from any other mobile home, (Ord. 2013-
001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.24.045 Yard requirements - Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone.
Properties bordering or adjacent to the Commercial Forest zone are subject to a two hundred (200)-
foot setback from the Commercial Forest Zone. (KCC 17.57.050(1)), For properties where such
setback isn't feasible, development shall comply with KCC 17.57.050(2). (ord. 2013-001. 2013; Ord.
2007-22,20A7)
17.24.O5O Desig n sta nda rds.
1. All access roadways, parking areas and seruice drives shall be bituminous surfaced or
better.
2. No occupied mobile home shall remain in a mobile home park unless a mobile home
space is available.
3. All streets and alleys within the mobile home subdivision should be excavated or filled
within 0.3 (plus or minus) of a foot of the grade established by the county engineer.
(Res.83-10, 1983)
17.24.060 Repealed.
Repealed by Ordinance 2007 -22, 2007.
17,24.07 O Off -street pa rkin g.
1. For each mobile home lot there shall be provided and maintained at least one (1)
parking space. Each such parking space shall contain a minimum area of one hundred
eighty (180) square feet (of dimensions nine (9) feet by twenty (20) feet, or ten (10) feet
by nineteen (19) feet) and shall be hard surfaced. lf central parking lots are provided,
they shall be hard surfaced and each space separated by striping or other adequate
means and identified to the official lot number of the occupant and reserved for his sole
use.
2. Parallel parking may be permitted in driveways at the approval of the planning
commission providing the improved driveway width is increased to a minimum of thirty-
six (36) feet.
3. Where lots exist on only one (1) side of the driveway, parallel parking may be perrnitted
on one (1) side at the approval of the Commission providing the driveway width is
increased to a minimum of twenty-eight (28) feet. (Qrd-20'!_3:00'!, 2013; Res. 83-10,
1983)
Chapter 17.32
C.L . LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONE*
Sections
17.32.010 Puroose and intent.
17.24.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urtran Growth Area (UGAI
17 .32.020 Allowed uses.
17.32.030 Lot size reouired.
17.32.040 Yard requirements - Front.
17.92.050 Yard requirements - Side.
17.32.060 Yard reouirements - Rear.
17.32.065 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone.
17.32.07 0 Maximu m structure height.
17,32.090 Access reouirement.
U.3a*]jig Setback for vehicle service businesses.
* Prior history; Ords. 76-3,69-3,2.
17.32.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of the limited commercial zone is to provide a district with a limited range of
shopping and service businesses consisting primarily of small retail shops, stores and eating
establishments. (Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.32.015 Development wlthin the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGAI
For properties located within the CiW of Ellensburg UGA. the uses and development standards in
KCC 17.11.030 throuoh 17.11.039 shall be utilized. Where KCC 17.11.030 through 17.11.039 does not
identify uses and development standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA.
this chapter shall apply.
17 .32.020 Allowed uses.
Uses allowed in the limited commercial zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15.
(Ord.2013-001.2013;Ord.2011-013,2011;Ord. 2007-22,2007;Ord.96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 83-Z-2
(part), 1983; Res.83-10, 1983)
17.32.030 Lot size required.
The minimum lot size for all dwelling units shall meet the requirements of the residential zone. No
sale or conveyance of any portion of a lot, for other than a public purpose, shall leave a structure on
the remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot yard or setback requirements of this zone.
(Ord. 2013-001. 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.92.040 Yard requirements - Front.
There shall be a front yard having a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet, unless a previous building
line less than this has been established, in which case the minimum front yard for interior lots shall
be the average of the setbacks of the main structures on abutting lots on either side if both lots are
occupied; if one lot is occupied and the other vacanf the setback shall be the setback of the
occupied lot, plus one-half (1/z) the remaining distance to the required twenty-(20)-foot setback. lf
neither of the abutting side lots or tracts are occupied by a structure, the setback shall be twenty (20)
feet long. (Qrd-2013:0OL 2013; Res.83-10, 1983)
17.32.050 Yard requirements - Side.
There are no side yard requirements, except property abutting a residential zone, in which case the
side yard on the abutting side shall be the same as that required for the abutting property. Side
yards for dwelling units shall meet the requirements of the residential zone. (Ord. 2021-015,
2021; Ord, 2013-001,201 3;Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.92.060 Yard requirements - Rear.
There are no rear yard requirements. However, if a rear yard is provided, the minimum depth shall be
twelve (1 2) feet. (Ord. 201,3 :00_1, 201 3; Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
17.32.065 Yard requirements - Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone
Properties bordering or adjacent to the Commercial Forest zone are subject to a two hundred (200)-
foot setback from the Commercial Forest Zone. (KCC 17.57"050(1)). For properties where such
setback isn't feasible, development shall comply with KCC Lz57*p50(2). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord.
2007-22,2007)
17.32.07 O Maximum structure heig ht.
The maximum height of any structure shall be two and one-half (2%) stories or thirty-five (35) feet,
whichever ls less. (Ord. 2013-00'1, 2A13; Res. 83-10, 1 983)
1 7.32.090 Access requirement.
All lots in this zone shall abut a public street, or shall have such other access as deemed suitable by
the Board. (Od.2013-001..2013;Ord. 83-Z-2 (part),1983: Res. B310, 1983)
17.32.110 Setback for vehicle service businesses.
Setback regulations for drive'in businesses, or minimum site standards for vehicle service businesses
shall conform to the diagram on the following page. (Res. B3-10, 1983)
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Chapter 17.36
PTANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE*
Sections
17.36.010 Puroose and intent.
1 7.36.01 5 Applicability,
*enaaveA.l i'y' t, h./e- 4 $1 k -
17.36.016 Development within the Ellensburq Urban Growth Area (UGAI - Bender/Reecer and the
Veroe PUDs
17.36.020 Uses permitted.
17.36.025 Allowed density.
17.36.030 Submittal requirements - Preliminary development plan.
17.36.040 Submittal requirements - Final development plan.
17 .36.45 Review criteria.
17.36.050 Permit issuance and conditions.
1 7.36.060 Reouired imorovements.
17.36.070 Reoealed.
1 7.36.080 Planned unit development alterations.
1 7,36.090 Extensions and expiration.
* Prior history: Ords.74-6,2.
17.35,010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide for departures from strict compliance with the
zoning standards outlined in other sections of this Title for projects that can demonstrate that such
departures will protect the public interest and accomplish one or more of the following objectives:
a. To encourage more innovative design than is generally possible under conventional
zoning and subdivision regulations;
b. To encourage rnore economical and efficient use of land, streets, and public services;
c. To preserve and create usable open space and other amenities superior to conventional
developments;
d. To preserve important natural features of the land, including topography, natural
vegetation, and views;
e. To encourage development of a variety of housing types and densities;
f. To encourage energy conservation, including the use of passive solar energy in project
design and development to the extent possible;
g. To encourage development of areas or site characterized by special features of
geography, topography, size, shape; and/or
h. To permit flexibility of design that will create desirable public and private open space,; to
vary the type, design and layout of buildings,; and to utilize the potentials of individual
sites and alternative energy services to the extent possible;
(Ord.2013-001. 2013;Ord. 2007-22,2007;Ord.90-6 (part), 1990: Res.83-10, 1983)
1 7.35.01 5 Applicability.
1. lnside the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and Rural l-AMlRDs: The provisions of this chapter
can be used for any property over two (2) acres in size.
2. Outside the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and Rural LAMIRDs: The provisions of this
chapter can be used for properties over twenty (20) acres in size, except that PUDs are
prohibited on Resource Lands and Rural Lands in the RuralWorking Land Use
Designation,
(O rd,_20'L!_-001, 20 1 3)
17.35.016 Development within the Ellqnsburg Urban Growth Area (UGAI - Bender/Receer and
the Veroe PUDs
For Broperties located within the Bender/Reecer and the Vero_e PUDs r,'yhich are located Within the
City of Ellensburg UGA. the uses and development standards ih KCC 17.1 1.030 through 17.1 1,039
shall be utilized. Where KCC 17.11.030 through 17.11.039 does not identify uses and develoornent
standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA this chapter shall apply.
17,36,020 Allowed uses.
1. lnside the Urban Growth Area and Rural l,AMlRDs, uses may include
a. All residential uses including multifamily structures;
b. Manufactured home parks;
c. Hotels and motels;
d. Fractionally-owned units;
e. Retail businesses;
f, Comrnercial-recreation businesses, parks and playgrounds;
g. Restaurants, cafes, taverns, cocktail bars;
h. Electric vehicle infrastructure. pursuant to See KCC Chapter 17.66: and;
i. The following uses where they are only serving a residential PUD and where
all other applicable standards are met:
i. Communitybuildings;
ii. lndoor recreation facilities including athletic clubs, fitness
centers, sports courts, swimming pools, and other similar uses;
iii. Outdoor recreation facilities including swimming pools, sports
courts or similar uses; and
iv. Recreation vehicle storage areas.
2. Outside the Urban Growth Area, uses may include:
a. The following residential uses;
i. Accessory dwelling unit;
ii. Accessory living quarters;
iii. Dwelling,single-family;
iv. Dwelling,trruo-family;
v. Dwelling, multiple-family;
vi. Specialcaredwelling;
vii. Parks and playgrounds; and
b. The following uses where they are only seruing a residential PUD and where
all other applicable standards are met:
i. Communitybuildings;
ii. lndoor recreation facilities including athletic clubs, fitness
centers, sports courts, swimming pools, and other similar uses;
iii. Outdoor recreation facilities including swimming pools, sports
courts or similar uses;
iv. Electrical vehicle infrastructure, pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.66;
and
v. Recreation vehicle storage areas. (Qrcl-201.€:Q23, 2016; Ord.
e013"001. 2013; Ord. 20'l 1-013 ,2011; Ord.2007-22,2007; Ord.
90-6 (part), 1990: Res.83-10, 1983)
17.36.025 Allowed density.
1. lnside the Urban Growth Area (UGA): The county may approve an increase of dwelling
unit density for residential PUDs of not more than three {3) times the density permitted
in the underlying zone provided development rights are transferred pursuant to KCC
Chapter 17.13 and additional natural and socialamenities beyond the required
minimums are provided.
2. Outside the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and Rural LAMIRDs: The density of the underlying
zone or existing density within the boundaries of the proposed PUD shall not be
exceeded by a PUD. For Rural LAM|RDs, the density shall be consistent with the
character of the existing area as required by RCW 3EjIA,QZAOd).
(Qrcl. 2021 -015, 2021;; Orcl. 2013-001, 2013)
17.36.030 Submittal requirements - 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, pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.98. The
development plan application shall include all of the following:
1. Application forms and fees required by the County;
2. Legal description of the subject property including section, township, range, parcel
numbers and number of acres;
3. A vicinity map showing the location of the site and its relationship to surrounding areas
and roads;
4. A Development plan drawn to a scale no smaller than two hundred (200) feet to the inch
with elevation contours of no more than twenty-(20)-foot interuals showing the
following;
a. Existing buildings, roads, utilities and easements;
b. Arrangement of proposed land uses by type (residential, commercial, open
spaces, etc.) with the approximate percentage of land in each category.
c. Proposed traffic circulation and parking;
d. Critical areas and natural features;
5. A Landscaping plan.
5. A Phasing plan with identified timelines.
7. A Project narrative addressing the following:
a. Adjacent natural areas;
b. The type, design and characteristics of the surrounding properties;
c. Developer's intent with regard to providing landscaping and retention of
open spaces;
d. Future land ownership patterns within the development including
homeowners associations if planned;
e. Proposed water supply, storage and distribution system, sewage
disposal/treatment plan, solid waste collection plan;
f. Documentation from the Director that environmental review (SEPA) has
been completed or will be completed;
g. An explanation and specification of any nonresidential uses proposed
within the project;
h. Planned residential densities expressed in terms of dwelling units per
building and per net acre (total acreage minus dedicated rights-of-way);
i. The method proposed to insure the permanent retention and maintenance
of common open space;
i. Proposed development standards, including an analysis of the public
benefit provided in exchange for the deviations from the standards of the
underlying zone;
k. Timing for the construction and installation of improvements, buildings,
other structures and landscaping;
l. A master plan of the site, if the proposed PUD is to be developed in phases.
The master plan need not be fully engineered, but shall be of sufficient
detail to illustrate the property's physical features and probable
development pattern. The master plan will serue as a guide in each
successive stage of development until its completion;
m. lf the proposed PUD rezone will result in an increase in unit density over
the existing zone, include a narrative of the transfer of development rights
in accordance with KCC Chapter 17.13, Transfer of Development Rights.
(ftd-eU3j0Ql ., 201 3; Ord. 20 1 -0-006. 20 1 0-; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007 ; O rd. 90-6
(part), 1990: Res.83-10, 1983)
17.36.040 Submittal requirements - 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 which shall include all of the following as listed below. Submittal shall be
consistent with the process as outlined for final plat development in KCC Chapter 16.20,
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 (100) feet to
one (1) 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;
6. Certification by the county of transfer of the required density credits in compliance with
KCC Chapter 17.13, Transfer of Development Rights. {Orcl-?010-006 2010;Ord.2007-
22, 2007 ; Ord. 96-1 9 (part), 1 996; Ord. 90-6 (part), 1 990: Res. 83-1 0, 1 983)
17.96.045 Review criteria.
1. Preliminary development plan: The Hearing Examiner shall evaluate a planned unit
development application and other evidence and testimony submitted into the record
and shall issue a recommendation based on the following considerations and criteria:
a. Criteria applicable to all PUDs:
i. PUD complies with all amendment criteria in KCC
Chapter 17.98;
ii. PUD makes economic and efficient use of land, streets, and
public services;
iii, PUD preserves usable open space, important natural features,
and other amenities;
iv. PUD provides site design features that reasonably mitigate off-
site impacts;and
v. Public benefits of PUD outweigh the effect of the modification
of underlying zoning standards.
b. Additional criteria applicable to PUDs on Rural Lands:
i. PUD is developed in a manner that maintains rural character;
ii. Non-residential uses within PUD are designed at a scale
appropriate for rural area and intended to serve only the
residents of the PUD; and
iii. PUD provides appropriate transitions to surrounding
properties and land uses.
iv, All new structures shall comply with the applicable standards
contained in: (1) "Fire Safety Considerations for Developments
in Forested Areas: Fire Hazard Severity Rating and
Recommended Standards" (Northwest lnteragency Fire
Prevention Group) Washington Department of Natural
Resources Severity Type Rating System; (2) standards adopted
by Kittitas County Fire Protection Cooperative -
"Recommendations For Fire Safety and Prevention of Forest
and Range Land in Kittitas County lncluding Rural, Commercial
and Private Developments"; and/or (3) Urban Wildland
lnterface Code {or structures outside a fire district.
2. Final development plan: The Director shall evaluate and the Board shall approve final
development plans for the PUD, provided the conditions imposed on the preliminary
PUD approval, if any, have been satisfied. (Ord, 2013-00.l ,2013)
17.36.050 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 Director, the work to be
performed substantially conforms to the final development plan approved by the Board. (Orci 2013:
001.2013; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord.90-6 (part), 1990:Res.83-10, 1983)
1 7.36.050 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 Community Development Services. The amount of the bond shall
be determined by Community Development Services on the basis of information presented with the
final development plan. Gd-20$:0Qf,2013; Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17 .36.07 O I nter-jurisdiction review.
Proposed projects occurring within the Urban Growth Area shall be jointly reviewed with the
associated city. (Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
1 7.36.080 Planned Unit Development Alterations.
Proposed alterations to approved planned unit developments shall be processed as follows:
1. Minor alterations: Minor alterations are those which, in the opinion of the Director, alter
the dimensions, location, or type of facilities but maintain the basic character of the
approved PUD application and do not alter the proposed uses or density. Minor
alterations may be approved by the Director.
2. Major alterations: Major alterations are those which, in the opinion of the Director,
substantially change the basic design, density, open space or other requirement of the
planned unit development. Major adjustments require a new application. (Ord.?0J3-
001, 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
1 7.36,090 Extensions and expiratlon.
1. Filing of final development plan - Non-phased PUDs. The applicant shall have five (5)
years from the date of Board action to submit the final PUD application pursuant
to 7.36.040, unless an extension has been granted pursuant to subsections 3 or 4 below.
lf the PUD is associated with a plat with a longer submittal timeframe the longer
timeframe shallapply, pursuant to RCW 58.17.140.
2. Filing of final development plan - Phased PUDs. Applicants may develop a planned unit
development in phases, provided a phasing plan is approved as part of the initial
application. ln such cases, a final development plan shall be submitted for phases in the
time limit established in the approved phasing plan, unless an extension has been
granted pursuantto subsections 3 or4 below.lf the PUD phase is associated with a plat
with a longer submittal timeframe the longer timeframe shall apply, pursuant to
RCW 58,17,L40.
3. One-(1)-year extension. An applicant who files a written request with the Director prior
to the end of the five-(5)-year expiration period (or applicable timeline established in an
approved phasing plan) shall be granted a one-(1)-year extension upon showing a good
faith attempt to complete the requirements necessary for submittal of the final
development plan.
4. Additional extensions. Upon written request from the applicant, the Board may grant
two (2) additional one-(1)-year extensions beyond the extension authorized in
subsection 3 if they find there is reasonable justification for the granting of additional
extensions. The Board may take into consideration changes in rules and regulations that
occurred since the original PUD approval and may condition the extension to require
compliance with any such rules and regulations, or portions thereof.
5. Expiration. Planned unit developments which do not obtain final approval and
implementing permits within the time frames established in this section shall expire
without prejudice. For phased PUDs the expiration shall apply to all portions or phases
of the PUD that have not applied for or been granted final approval. All future permits
shall be subject to the requirements of the underlying zone unless a new application for
a planned unit development is submitted and approved.
6. Timeframe for implementing permits. lmplernenting permits, including land divisions for
lot sales or building permits when there is no associated land division, shall be
submitted within two (2) years of final development plan approval.
7. PUDs approved prior to 2007. Planned unit developments with preliminary development
plans approved prior to adoption of the expiration standards contained in Ordinance
2007-22 shall have untilDecember31.2017, to submit final development plans and
shall be subject to the timeframes established in subsection 5 above for implementing
permits. Undeveloped PUDs with final development plans approved prior to 2007 shall
have until December 31,2015, to complete land divisions for lot sales or building
permits when there is no associated land division. Failure to obtain final plan or permit
approvals or make substantial progress toward such approvals within the time frames in
this subsection shall result in expiration without prejudice.
8, Lapse of zoning. lf the planned unit development is not completed within the time
periods in this section, the rezone to Planned Unit Development Zone is void for the
area not completed, and the official zoning map shall be amended to the underlying
zoning. (Ord. 201 3 -001. 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007)
Chapter 17.40
C.G . GENERAI COMMERCIAL ZONE*
Sections
17.40.010 Puroose and intent.
17.40.015 Development within the Ellensburg.Urban Growth Area UGA)
17 .410.020 Allowed uses.
17.40.030 Lot size reouired.
17.40.040 Maximum lot coverage,
17.40.050 Maximum floor area.
1 7.40.p60 Yard requirements.
17 .40.07 0 Heiq ht restriction.
17.40.080 Reoealed.
1 7.40.090 Access reouirement.
17.40.100 Half streets.
17.40.110 Reoealed.
* Prior history: Ords, 69-7, 2.
17.40.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of the general commercial zone is to provide a classification consistent with
existing business districts in unincorporated towns (i.e., Vantage, Easton) where a wide range of
community retail shops and services are available. (Ord. 83-Z-Z (part), 1983)
17.40.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Glowth Area (UGAJ
For properties Lgcated within the CiW of Ellensburg UGA, the use and development standards in KCC
1 7.1 1 .030 through 17.1 1 .039 shall bq utilized. Where-.KCC 1 7.1 1 .030 throuoh 17.1 1 .039 does not
identify use and development standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA.
this chapter shall apply,
17 .4O.O2O Allowed uses.
Uses allowed in the general commercial zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.1 5.
(9rd..2013-001 ,2013; Ord. 2012-009,2012; Ord. 2011-013. 201 1; Ord. 2010-014. 2010; Ord. 2007-22,
2O07: Ord.96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.40.030 Lot size required.
There shall be no limitation. (Res.83-10, 1983)
17.40.040 Maximum lot coverage.
There shall be no limitation. (Res, 83-10, 1983)
17.40.050 Maximum floor area.
There shall be no limitation. (Res. B3-10, 1983)
I 7.40.060 Yard requirements.
1. Front Yard. No front yard is required.
2. Side Yard. No side yard is required.
3. Rear Yard. No rear yard is required; however, if a rear yard is provided, the minimum
depth shall be twelve (12) feet. (Ord. 2013-001 ,2013t Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.4O.O7 0 Height restriction.
There shall be no limitation. (Res.83-10, 1983)
17.40.080 Repealed.
(Ord. 201 3-001, 2O13; Res. 83-10, 1983)
1 7.40.090 Access requircment.
All lots in this zone shall abut a public street, or shall have such other access as deemed suitable by
the Commission and Board. QrO-AE!g-Ogt 2013; Ord. 83-2-2 (part), 1983: Res,83-10, 1983)
I 7.40.100 Half streets.
ln an area adjacent to a half street and opposite or outside the plat including the dedication of said
half street, structures shall be set back from said half street a distance sufficient to provide for an
additional half street and the yard requirements. (Res. 8310 1983)
17.40.110 Repealed.
(Qrd. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 8310, 1983)
Chapter 17.44
C-H HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
Sections
11/ !19 Purpose and intent.
17.48.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area UGAI
17.44.020 Allowed uses,
17.44.030 Reoealed.
17.44.040 Minimum lot size.
17 .44.050 Setback requ i rements.
17.44.055 Setback requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone.
17 .44.060 Buildino heioht.
17.44.070 Reoealed.
17.44.080. Access.
17-44.O1O Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the highway commercial zone to provide for motorist- tourist
dependent businesses having little interdependence and requiring convenient access to passing
traffic. (Ord. 83-2-2 (part),'l 983)
17.44.015 Developmentwithin the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGAI
For proBerties located within the City of Ellensburg UGA. the use and development standards in KCC
17.11.030 through 17.11.039 shall be utilized. Where KCC 17.11.030 through 17.11.039 does not
id-entify use and development standads to be Utilized for develop-nent within the Ellensburg UGA.
this chapter shall aoolv.
17.44.O2O Allowed uses. Uses allowed in the highway commercial zone include those uses pursuant
to KCC Chapter 17.15.
(Ord. 2013-001 ,2013; Ord. 201 1-013. 201 1; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord.96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 83-2-2
(part), 1983)
17,4.O1O Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.4,O4O Minimum lot size.
It is the intent of this chapter that each business be situated on a site of sufficient size to provide all
off-street parking, loading and necessary driveways. (Ord. 83-2-2 (part), 1983)
17.4.O5O Setback requirements.
1. Front Setback. There shall be a minimum front yard depth of fifteen (15) feet. Off-street
parking and maneuvering area shall not be considered as front yard;
2. Side Setback. Ten (10) feet
3. Rear Setback. Ten (10) feet;
4. Side and rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065.
@r!.24?2-Oa5 2022; Ord. 201 3-001. 201 3; Ord. 2007 -22, 2007 : Qrd. 83-Z-2 (part), 1 983)
17.U.O55 Setback requirements - Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone
Properties bordering or adjacent to the Commercial Forest zone are subject to a two hundred (200)-
foot setback from the Commercial Forest Zone, (KCC 17.57.050(1)). For properties where such
setback isn't feasible, development shall comply with KCC 17.57.050(2). (Ord. 2013-001. 2013; Ord.
2007-22,2007)
17.4.060 Build ing height.
The maximum height of any structure shall be two and one-half (2%) stories or thirty-five (35) feet,
whichever is less. {Ord.83-2-2 (part), 1983)
17.4.O7O Repealed.
(Ord. 201 3-001, 201 3; Ord. 83- Z-2 (part), 1 983)
17.44.080 Access.
All lots in this district shall abut a public street, or shall have such other access as deemed suitable by
the board, (Ord. 2013-001. 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
Chapter 17.48
I-L LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE*
Sections
17.48.010 Purpose and intent.
't7.48.015 Develo.pmgnt within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area UGA'I
17 .48.020 Allowed uses.
17.48,030 Minimum lot size.
37,.48.040 Front, side and rear yard requirements.
17.48.050 Setbacks.
1 7,48,060 Heioht restrictions.
17 .48.07 0 Lot coveraoe.
* Prior legislation: Ord. 2 $5 13, 13.01, 13,02.01, 13.02,02, 13,02.03, 13.02.04, 1 3.02.05, Ord. 71 -5 and Ord
76-3.
17.48,010 Purpose and intent.
The light industrial zone is established to preserue areas for industrial and related uses of such a
nature that they do not create serious problems of compatibility with other kinds of land uses and to
protect such zones from encroachment by conflicting land uses. The regulations set out in this
chapter shall apply to the light industrial zone. (QId.20l;!-00'!, 2013; Ord. 83-2-2 (part), 1983)
17.48.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGAI
For oroperties located within the City of Ellensburg UGA. the use and development standards in KCC
17.11.030 through 17.11.039 shall be utilized. Where KCC 17.11.030 through 17^11.039 does not
identify use and develgoment standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA.
this chaoter shall aoolv.
17 .48.O2O Allowed uses.
Uses allowed in the light industrial district include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord.
2013-001.2013;Ord.2012-009,2012;Ord.2011-013.2011;Ord.2010-014.2010;Ord.96-19(part),
1996; Ord, 832-2 (part), 1983)
17.48.030 Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size in the City of Kittitas urban growth area is
twenty (20) acres, unless the Director approves smaller lots after reviewing a land division plan or
sketch that demonstrates the following:
1. The smaller lots do not result in inefficient use of land;
2. The smaller lots will not preclude future large-scale industrial development;
3. The smaller lots will not preclude the adequate access and infrastructure to future
development;and
4. The lots are at least ten (10) acres.
(Ora*aEE:QU, 2013; Ord. 93-1 (part), 1 993)
17.48.040 Front side and rear yard requircments.
There are no yard requirements, unless the properly abuts a parcel of land of more restricted nature
such as a commercial zone, in which case the requirements on the abutting side shall be those of the
abutting property. (Ord.83-2-2 (part), 1983)
17.48.050 Setbacks.
No building or permanent structure may be constructed closer than fifty-five (55) feet from the
centerline of any public right-of-way. lf any use in this zone abuts or faces any residential zone, a
setback of fifty (50) feet on the side abutting or facing the residential zone shall be provided, with
tree planting or other conditions necessary to preserve the character of the residential zone. The
Director shall determine what these conditions shall be. (Ord. 20'!_3-00'!, 2013; Ord. 83-2-2 (part),
1983)
I 7.48.060 Heig ht restrictions.
There shall be no limitations. (Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
1 7.48.070 Lot coverage.
No structure or combination of structures, including buildings, shall occupy or cover more than fifty
(507o) percent of the total lot area.(Ord.20'!.3:00'L 2013; Ord.20'12-009. 2O12;Ord.93-1 (part), 1993)
Chapter 17.52
I.G GENERAT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Sections
17.52.010 Puroose and intent.
17.52.015 Development withiqthe Ellensburg Urban Growth Area UGA)
17 .52.020 Al lowed uses.
17.52.030 Reoealed.
17.52.040 Front side and rearyard requirements.
17.52.050 Setbacks.
1 7. 52.060 Heiqht restrictions.
17,52.080 Access.
17.52.010 Purpose and intent.
This zone is intended to accommodate certain industrial structures and uses that could create serious
problems of compatibility with other kinds of land uses and to protect such zones from
encroachment by conflicting land uses. (Ord.2013-001. 2013; Ord. 83-2-2 (part), 1983)
17.52.015 Developmentwlthin the Ellenrburg Urban Growth Area {UGA!
For properties located within the City of Ellensburg UGA. the uses and development standards in
KCC 17.11.030through 17.11.039 shallbe utilized. Where KCC 17.11.030 through 17.11.039 does not
identify development uses and standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA.
this chanter shall aoolv.
17 .52.020 Uses permitted.
Uses allowed in the general industrial zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter L7.'U. (Qd"
2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord.2il1-A13,2011; Ord. 2ffi7-22,2007; Ord. B3-Z-2 (part),
1983)
17.52.030 Repealed. (Ord.2013-001. 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord 2007-22,2007; Ord, 93-1
(part), 1 993; Ord. 83-72 (part), 1983)
17.52,040 Front side and rear yard requirements.
There are no yard requirements, unless the property abuts a parcel of land of more restricted nature
such as a commercial zone, in which case the requirements on the abutting side shall be those of the
abutting property. (Ard.83-2-2 (part), 1983)
17.52.050 Setbacks.
lf any use in this zone abuts or faces any Residential or Urban Residential zone, a setback of fifty (50)
feet on the side abutting or facing the residential zone shall be provided, with tree planting or other
conditions necessary to preserve the character of the residential zone. The Director shall determine
what these conditions shall be. (Ord.2013-001 ,2O13; Qrd. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-22,2007; Ord.
96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
1 7.52.060 Helght restrictions.
There shall be no limitations. (Ord. 83-2-2 (part),1983)
17.52.080 Access.
All lots in this zone shall abut a public street or shall have such other access as deemed suitable by
the board. (Ord.2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
Exhibit B: Docket Item 22-03
Housekeeping Amendments to Title 15, 16, and 17
17.08.230 Family.
"Family" means a number of related individuals or rr$Frfi{l{}-ttrnn- 1i1,r.{'5)-unrelated individuals living
together as a single housekeeping unit, and doing their cooking on the premises exclusively as one (l)
I 54.05.020 Procedures for hearings,
Public hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the hearing body's rules of procedure and
shall serve to create or supplement an evidentiary record upon which the body will base its
decision. The chair shall open the public hearing and, in general, observe the following sequence of
events:
l. Staff presentation, including submittal of any administrative repofis. Members of the
hearing body may ask questions of the staff.
2. Applicant presentation, including submiual of any materials. Members of the hearing body
may ask questions of the applicant. Questions to the staffshall be posed by the chair at is-j1g
discretion.
1 7.608.050 Adminishative Review,
The development standards of this title shall be used by the applicant in preparing the
administrative use permit application, and by the administrator in determining the acceptability of
pormitting a use in a certain location. The applicant has the burden of proving that the proposed use
meets criteria set forth below in this section. An administrative use permit may be approved only if
all of the fbllowing findings can be made regarding the proposal and are supported by the record:
l. That the granting of the proposed administrative use permit approval will not:
l. Be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare;
2. Adversely affect the established character of the surrounding vicinity and planned
uses; nor
3, Be injurious to the uses, property, or improvements adjacent to, and in the vicinity
of, the site upon which the proposed use is to be located.
2. That the granting of the proposed administrative use permit is consistent and compatible
with the intent of goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan, and any
implementing regulation.
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26. Recreational vehicle storagemay be enclosed or outdoor storage ofrecreational vehicles orboth.
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zoning districts and subject to the following standards and conditions:
a. All stored vehicles must be licensed if required by law, and operational. This land use does not
include vehicle sales.
b. Unless it is limited to serving a residential PUD and otherwise permitted or authorized, recreafional
vehicles shall not be stored outside when the site is contiguous to a residential zoningdistrict.
c. No commercial or manufacturing activities are permitted except when recreational
vehicle/equipment service and repair has been permitted subject to the requirements of KCC
17. I 5.060.2 Footnote 60-
d. In the Forest and Range zoning district, and when not limited to serving a recreational planned unit
development, the site shall either be:
i. Contiguous to a State Highway, or
ii. Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collector road located near a highway
intersection or freeway interchange.
iii. It is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such afterial, collector or highway to meet
this requirement.
e. Recreational vehicle storage shall be designed to be compatible with the surrounding rural character,
subject to the following standards:
i. Storage areas shall be enclosed with a minimum five-foot-high, security fence. The applicant
may be required to provide additional plans for aesthetic improvements and/or site-screening.ii. Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may be required on sites that border
resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts.
iii. Findings shall be made that the proposal does not require urban governmental services such as
municipal sewer or water service and does not compromise the long-term viability of designated
resource lands.
iv. Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water.
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66.
17 .36,090 Extensions and expiration.
L Filing of final development plan - Non-phased PUDs. The applicant shall have five (5) years
from the date of Board action to submit the final PUD application pursuant to-? 3ili!Jil-0
.!Lf{t.Qil_(], unless an extension has been granted pursuant to subsections 3 or 4 below. If the
PUD is associated with a plat with a longer submittal timeframe the longer timeframe shall
apply, pursuant to RCW 5{t.l 7.140.
t7 .7 0.060 General regulations.
The type, number, height, setbacks and maximum sign area are subject to the review procedures of
this chapter, and are established for all signs in all zoning districts.
1. Development Standards.
c) {**iq;t-l-'orr*+nlpt-silrns-aslNrviderl-ir.-ltG(,'--{ieeden-!{-@0-.lg-n$ll signs shall be
constructed of permanent materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a
building, or another structure by direct attaohment to a rigid wall, frame or sfucfure.
17.15.070.1 Rural LAMIRD Use Table
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14.O4,O45 Recreational Vehicles and Park Model Trallers.
l. Definitions
7. Additions to a park model are prohibited.
8. An RV may not be ussd as a residence, except if it is a primary residence and is located in a
manufacturer/mobile home community as defined in RCW 59.20.030 that was in existence
before June 8, 2008, except that a park model trailer may be used as a special care dwelling
unit per KCC 17.08.500. Such placement shall be conditioned upon meeting all the
requirements placed upon a park models, mobile and/or manufactured home in the same
location.
9. Except as provided in KCC l?.92.010, unless an RV is being used as a primary residence
pursuant to subsection (?8) above, an RV may be used for no more than four (4) weeks out of
any six (6) weeks and shall be fully licensed and ready for highway at all times. An RV must
be disconnected from utilities during the weeks that it is not in use.
Exhibit C: Docket Item 22-A4
Residential Structure Definitions
17.08.022 Accessory dwelling unit.
"Accessory dwelling unit" means separate living quarters detached from the primary residence lhal ilclrrdcs
alt ittstallcllceir* Sqltu {$uch as n rangc/Ovctrllroqd vcnl}.
I 7.08.023 Accessory living quarters.
"Accessory living quarters" means separate living quarters )vith an,i(r$taUglcook source (such as a
$ugdiyctduud vglll) fully contained within a single structure that contains the primary dwelling.
Exhibit D: Amendment 22-05
Daycare Facilities
17.08.195 Day care facilities.
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Page 31
December 20,2022
Exhibit E: Docket Item 22-06
Highway Commercial Maximum Structure Height
17,44.060 Building height.
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2021 Docke( Ennbllng Ordlnancs
Page 32
December 20,2n22
Exhibit F: Docket Item 22-07
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Page 33
Dccomber 2412022
Exhibit G: Docket ltem 22-48
Subdivision for Existing Residence and Lot
16.12.040 Comprehensive plan and zoning regulation conformance.
All proposed subdivisions shall conform to the county comprehensive plan and all applicable
zoning regulations in effect at the time they are submitted for approval. Lots shall be of sufficient
area, width and length to satisff zoning requirements, or, where zoning controls do not apply, to
satisfy the minimum health and sanitation requirements of the county health department,
If, as of July 26,1996, an existing lot was lawfully occupied by two (2) single family dwellings,
such lot may be granted short plat approval under KCC Chapter 16.32 in order to permit the
segregated sale or refinance of such dwellings, even though one or both of the resulting new lots
will have dimensions less than required for the zoning district in which the property is located;
provided, however, that the degree of density nonconformity shall not be increased. Site triangles
shall be consistent with KCC I 2.04.030. (Ord. 2022-005 , 2022; Ord. 202 I -01 5 , 2021; Ord. 201 6-
023, 2016: Ord. 2005-3 l, 2005)
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p1i91_ltr tht: atltrplion ol tlrc lruiltlirtq codc by Kittitns (lountv rtn AIUIlJf,
1984.
il @ to three acres i[size, except lhe Director may
authuriz.c a laru,cr lut sizc undql'subsscti{rn I6.I2,040(I XAXiii).
iii. l,ntretl,glllruAUlgta!'d.'l'hc Director m$y nllrorizc_a lqreer lol u!t-';
lylrsttllrciup!js!t!t! ritthtnil.!.cvidsllp otjnfor:qatiollbat documenlqane
or more of the fbllowing:
a. '!hs.Kil[!.$-lluur-rly. f,lealth !&niuUus[l dslslxurc"s-illarger$ea-u
nccossaly.to inqludc flpproved wdlct: $utlply ilrld sswa[c disposal
sfgeru wttlr it lhc lgL ot
b. Iulagrsa!_dtrr.uau tgcrciUglls-lrl-jidlqug lp]ysieal l'ealur,s
which acts as- g .bstafid9,p:Agligpl-abslade.tq -uapqd -qed
necessary farminq practices (e.e.. rock outcrops: Type S and NP
streams. slopes exceedins llVo: or a different inlervenins in-fee
owrcrslrip plrysically scllarntcs_Llral Dgl'ccl [r.y n Slnte lrielrryay rI'
prUUlry,UrigillX111 "dl$ie!-q{U0l_or.11lAior su b lqlqnl): _e!:
c. gjg1gcrJot siz!, is_ncscssury l(r enepmlra.ss cx.islilrq-fglfllcd-!Sgt-!['
structures in immediate proximitv
The lot comprising the balance of the division shall be capable of meeting
all applicable setbacks and other requirements to ensure its continued
auricultutal usc.
-Any snrall lot nlkrtved trt bc thrce acles o[ sreatcr: in rize sllall still bS
sansrdsrtd o rnudl lp! rrttl!"ts_ttel_ aqpablgl{ bsillg liu-lbcr -s-ubdiyldsd
untlci' lhis'Scction. A covcrrant or nlal rrote intlicatirrg tlris rcstrictio0 shall
be recorded whenever a largel lot size is granted.
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Exhibit H: Docket ltem 22-09
Stnrcture Setbacks for Retaining Walls and Overhang
Setback Encroachment
17.08.520 Structure.
"Structure" means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any place
of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. Fences
that are 7 feet or less in height, an<Letairrirrg walls that arc 4 [ee! !r less irr height measured llont
the bpttorr of .tlre looilttgto tlte tE>.pf ttre wall-r:Ot supBElingjt_ru$Atge-otinspguding Class l. ll
or lll-A liquids are excluded from this definition.
17.08.580 Vard depth.
"Yard depth" means the minimum perpendicular distance between any point on a lot line and the
nearest part of any structure or building, excludinq arr 18 inch eave (overlrano) no closer tlrart 5 fe.et
to tlre.p-ppetty lirle-atd excluding retairlirrg walls rtecessar${ot access- perrnits as d-etetntted lrJ
Kit tila:-eouty- -BuhliE-Ws*:.
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Exhibit I: Docket ltem 22-ll
Nonconforming Residential Structures
17.80.010 Changes to conform to district.
A nonconforming structure or use may not be changed, altered, replaced, added to or expanded in any
manner unless such change or alteration would bring the use into conformity with the uses permitted in
the district in which it is located. Such limitations and restrictions shall not apply to existing residential
dwellings. Ni4!qqn&!x!tg-rc.r-rdud'r!-.:!rur'!ues-l}gll- trc!-lrrr'isule(lclqlr!ru=uurreleel itr rruz-u:tt-l.lrrlt
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Exhibit J: Docket Item 22-12
Rear Yard Setbacks
17,16.080 Yard requirements - Rear.
1. There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet-tt*he-rntrir {rui}4it6,
2. The rear yard setback depth shall be fifteen (15) feet to.the *rairr lxrildinp for parcels within the
Snoqualmie Pass LAMIRD.
3. Rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16,10.065. (Ora-2422-0q5,2022;
Ord. 2019-013, 2019;Ord. 2013-001, 2013;Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.f8.080 Yard requirements - Rear.
t. There shall tre a rcnr yard witlr a mininrurn depth of twenty-live (25) fecl t* the,rnni*huilding.
However one accessory structure may be conshucted within five (5) feet of the rear lot line.
2. The rear yard setback depth shall be fifteen (15) feet lr+{he+nai**xrilCing'for parcels within t}re
Snoqualmie Pass LAMIRD.
3. Rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. Qd. ZOZZ-OOS ,2022;
Ord. 2019-013,2019; Ord. 2013-001 ,2013: Ord. 8910 (pa$, 1989)
17.28.060 Yard requirements - Rear.
There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feel-lo tlre-nrnin lruildirrg. Rear yard
setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Qd.2922-00f ,2022; Ord. 2013-001,
2013; Res.83-10, 1983)
17.284.060 Yard requirements - Rear.
There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet-lo{he+n*irr-builtlir4. Rear yard
setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord,2A22-005,2022; Ord.?gl3-001,
2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
n.29.470 Yard requirements - Reor yard.
There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet+e+he-n+ai,n-build$g. Rear yard
setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC I 6. 10.065. (Qd.lOZZ.QQi , 2022; Ord. 201 3-001 ,
2013; Res.83-10, 1983)
17,31.070 Yard requirernents - Rear yard.
There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet trl+he-r.rlrri*l*riltlilg. Rear ymd
setbscks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-005,2022; Ord. 2013-001,
2013; Ord. 96-15 (pa$, 1996)
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17.56.060 Yard requirementc.
l. Front Yard. There shall be a minimum front yard of twenty-five (25) feet.
2. Side Yard. Side yard shall be ten (10) feet.
3. Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of ten (10) feet-.tt+{he-rnrir-buiklir6.
4. Side and rear yard setbaoks may be modilied in accordance with KCC 16.10,065.
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Exhibit K: Docket ltem 22-14
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Exhibit L: Docket ltem 22-15
Recycling Service Level
Chapter 8.21
Recvclinq Servioe Level
Sections
8.21.005 Effective Date
8;21.010 Purpose.
8.21.020 Deflnitions.
B.?1.030 .Regidential cutbslde recvclinq and vaJd waste rollection boundadeg
8.21.040 Minimum levels of curbside recvclinq and vard waste collection service.
9.21.050 Curbside recyclinq and yqrd waste collectiotrates.
8.21.060 Countv notification of WUTC tariff filinqs.
8.21.070 Proqram promotion and education requirements.
0.21 .Q80 Feporting Requirert0ents.
8.21.005 Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect on Januarv 1, 2024.
8.21.010 Puroose
To address increased demand from Kittitas Countv Re$idttnts for curb.$ide recvclinq and vard
waste collection.
8.21.020 Definitions.
Sections
8.21.021 Cal
8.21.022 Curb or Curbside
8.21 .023' CoinBsst Facilftv.
8:21 .024 Curbside iecvclinq.
8.21.025 Division.
8.21.026 Eliqible Residence
8.21.027 Group Coflection Sito.
8.21.028 Material Recoverv Facilitv.
8,2.1 .029 Multifamilv Ctrstomer.
8.2 1 .030 Multifamllv Residence.
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8.21.021 1 Recvclable Materials.
8.21.0212 Sinole-Familv Customer.
8.21,0213 Solid Waste.
8.21.0214 Sslid Waste Comoanv.
8.21.0215 Yard Waste.
8.21.0216 WUTC.
8.21.O21 Carl.
"Cart" means a watertiqht hqavv plaslic tecgi,tacle with a raled oapacitv of
anoroxirnatelv ninety-siI (96) oallpns. luvino a hinoed. lishl-flttinq lid and two (2)
wheels.
8.21.022 Curb or Curbside
"Curb or Curbside" means the area within five (5) feet of a public street where
collection services occur. lf safe access is diflicult or if extraordinary circumstances
preclude a parlioular location, curbsidb shall be colqidered a placemerlt suitable for
customers, csnvenient fof contractor'g equipment, and muluallv aqreed to bv
contractor and WUTC. Contractor will assess a fee for communities that have
covenants that do not allow curbside placement of cgntainers.
8.21 .023: Compost Facilitv.
"Compost facilitv' means anvfacilitv that is permitted to accept orqanic materials as
defined in WAC 173-350-100.
8,2:1.024 Curbside recvcllna.
"Curbsicle recyclinq" means the collection of food packaoinc{. producl packaoinq. and
paper produots desiqhated in the curfent Kitlilas Countv oomprehensive solid waste
manaqement plan and comin0nlv found ln rebldential garbaqe that are best manaqed
bv returnino thern to a remanufacturino ovcle.
8.21.O25 Division.
"Division" means the solid waste division of Kittitas Countv.deparlment of .solid
waste.
8.2 1 .026 Elioible Residence
'jElioible resldence' shallmean anv residence located within the urban areas of
l(ittitas Countv. whlch recolves oarbage colleotion serviee fronr a certificaled hauler,
The certifioated hauler must provide the fevel of service described in this Ordinance
lo all those eliqible residsnces and the qugtornqr must pav for the service on a
subscription bases. "Eliqible residence" shallalso include anlresidence locatgd
witlrin.the urb r ,
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qarb.erqe collection service frorn a oerlificated hauler but elects to receive the
reovcling service describqd in this Ordinance. These eliqlble resldenses. nol
oltrerwise required to pav for the qarbacte and recvclinq services. must pay fof tlle
recyclinq Gollection service onlv if the oustomer elects to receive it. These
residences that becsnre eliqible residences bv election onlv. are not required to
accept qarbage collection service from a eertificated haulor, even if thgv eleot tq
receive reovclinq collection servlce,
8.21.027 Group Collection Site.
"Group Collection Site," a location established bv the solid waste collection companv
to servioe carts frorn multlple accounts, where collection vehicle access is limited.
8.?1.028 Material Recove_rv Faoilitv.
"Material recoverv facilitv!'means anv facilitv that csllects. compacts, repackages,
sorts, or processes for transport souroe separated soliti waste for the purpose of
recvclinq (WAC 1 73-350-1 00).
8.2 1 .029 MultifaFilv..CuStomer.
"Multifamily customer" means the manager or owner of a multifanrilv residence.
8.21 .030 Multifamilv Residence.
"Multifamilv residence"_means anv structure housinq two or more dwelling units
(wAc 480-70-041).
8.21 .021 1 Recvclable Materials.
"Recvclable materials" means materials desionated in the ourient Kittitas Couhtv.
'cpirnprehehsiVe solid waste manaoenient nlah, lhat are transnorled for fecvolino,
reprocessino, reclamation, or for anv process thal extracts or modifies the commodilv
for reuse or another corrrmerciallv valuable pur,pose (WAC 480-70-041).
.8.2 1 .02 12 Sinqle:Fatnilv Customer,
iSinqle-familv customer" means a person or familv llvinq in a residential unil
desioned exclusivelv for oooupancv of one lamilv livino independenllv.
8.21.0213 Sglid Waste,
"Solid wastel lneans allpulrescillle and nonoutresqible sslid and semisolld wastes
inoludins,. but not limited to"oarbaqe. rubbish, refuse. swill. ashes. industrial wasteg.
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8.21.0214 Solid Waste Companv.
"Solid waste combanv" meens everv common r:rrier,includ tno aco ntrect carner
who orovides solid waste collection service as authorized bv the Washinston
8.21.0215 Yard Waste,
Yard waste," a Oomponent of composlable organics, mearrs plant rnaterial
commonlv oenerated wlrile nraintalninq vards and qardens. and throuqlr
horticulture. qardeninq. landscapins. or similar activities. Yard waste includes. but is
not limited to. grass clipoinqs. leaves, branches. brush, weeds. flowers. roots,
windfallfruit, veqetable qarden waste, holidav trees. and tre-e pruning's twelve
inches or less in diameter,
8.21.0216 WUTC.
"WUTC" means the Washinqton Utilities and Transportation Commission.
8.21.030 Residentlal curbside recvclinq and vard waste collection boundarles.
1. Curbsirle Recyclinq. Curbside recvclinq service will be.available to all
sinole- fantilv customers in the Urban Growth area of the Citv of Ellensbr.rro,
!hg_0itv of Cle El_urn, Roslv.n and in all Master Planned Resorts.
2. Boundaries for the purpose of eslablishinq minimum l€rvels of curbside
collection of yard waste from sinqle-famllv and multifamllv customer.s wlll be
the same.
8,21.040 Minimum levels of curbslde recvelinq and vard waste eollectlon
service.
The minimum levels of service and the Washinqton Utilities and Transportation
Conrinission (WUTC) requlatiorr 6f lhe solid waste comoanv. pursuant to
Ohapter 81.77 RCW will continue from the effective date-of, the ordinanee oodified
in this ihaster unless terminated bv the county. The minimum level of curbside
recvolinq and vard,Waste colleation service to be provided bv the solid waste
comoanv in unirioorporated Kittitas Gountv must inelude tlie followinq;
1. Sinnle-FamilvCurbsideRecvclinq.
A. Sinole-family cuStomers'reoeivinq ourbside qarbase oollection service
will receiVe and pav for curbside recvclinq service.
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B. Sincrle-farnilv customers not receivinq curttside qarbaoe collecUqn
service mav contact the solid waste companv to receive and be billed for
ourbside recvclinq service.
C, Recvclable Material Collected. The followinq recvclable materialWill
be collecled frorn sincrle.familv custonrers as specilied herein. Material
willbe conrminqled in each collection container.
i. Tin-coatedsteelcans.
ii, Aluminum cans.
iii. Newspaper, includino qlossv adyerlisements and inserts that
are delivered witlr the newspaper.
iv. Mixed paper. inoludins nrai!, ntanazines. oataloos. phone bosks.
paoerback books. computer paper, Wlrite arnd colored ledqer, file folders,
file cardS. and chipbciard.
v. Paper food containers, includinq paper baqs. drv food boxes. frozen
foed boxes. and milk cartons,
vi. Corruqatedcardboard.
vii. Plastic containers includinq bottles. iuqs,jars, and dairv tubs.
D., Collection Schedule. The recvclable material listed in subsection (1)LC)
of this section must be collected at least everv other week.
E. Collection Containers. The solid waste companv shall provide a minimum
of one 96:qallon blue cart (or carl with blue lid) to eash sinqle-familv customor.
Sinqle-familv customers that qenerate more recvclable material between
collections have thg follswing options:
l, Request additional cartg from the solid waste companv. Adclitlonal
recvciableg carts shall be m?de availatlle bv the solid waste collector. The solid
waste collector mav charoe for additional recvclinq carts.
ii. Reevclables that do not fit witlrin the cart mav be nlaced in a
cardboard box or container marked "Recvclinq" for collection and shall
be subiect to additional charqes,
iii. .Haul extra reovclable,mater:ialto tho rrearest countv-owned
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recvclinq facilitv. There is no additional charoe for usinq the recvelinq
facilitv.
2, Multifamilv Curbside Recvclins.
A. Multifamilv customer:s receivine curbside oarbaqe esllection service
will receive and be billed for curbside recvclino service.
B. Reovclqble Material Collected. Allthe recvclable material listed in
subsection {1)(C) of this section will be collected from nrultifamilv custonrers
as specified herein.Mate.rial will be comminqled in each recvcling collection
container.
C. Collection Schedule. The recvclable msterial listed in subsectiolr ( 1 l(C|
of this section must be collecled at least everv other week.
D. 9ollection Containers. Carls must be placed at each qarbaoe collection
location where spqce for nr'ultiple carts or stoe-l conlainers and access for
recvclinq trucks is available. The solid waste companv in consultation with the
division will determine the correct number of reavclino carts or steel containers
forgach_mgltifamilv guqtomer. Everv effort must-be made bv the customer. in
coordination with the haulino companv, to orovide adeouate space to
accommodate 0,1 cubic vards of recvclinq capacitv per unit, per week.
3. Ootional Curbside Comoostable Oroanics Collection.
A. Curbside vard waste collection service will be available to all sinqle-familv
and multifamilv customers within the curbside collection boundaries as follows:
i, Collectlon of residential vard waste must be made available to all
residences within lhe permanent residential burn ban areas.
ii, Additional a[eas outsidelhe burn ban boupdarigs. in which the
colleclion comoanv and the eountv lrave aqreod that adequate.
demand and route delsilv exist, wlll be oive0 access to collection
gervices.
B. Sinqle-familv and multifamilv customers will receive and pav for
curbside vard waste collection onlv if thev request this service.
C. Material Collected. fhe followinq materialwill be,collected as
spesified lierein:
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i, Sjngle-femily: Yard w-asto
a. Yard waste commonlv oenerated while maintainino vards and
gardens. and throush horticulture. qardenirtq, landscaping, or similaf
activilies, includinq. bul not linlited to, qrass clippinqs, leaves.
branohes. brush. weeds. flowers. roots, windfall fruil, vegetable sarden
waste. holidav trees, and tree pruninq's twelve inches or less in
diameter.
D. Collection Containers. The solid waste comoanv will orovide the number
of ninetv-six-s?llon carts reqVested bv the.qustomer.
4. Additional Service Provisions. The followinq pJovisions apply to-the
collection services described in this chapter:
A. All carts must be standardized {hr.ouohout tlre counbr. Ihe solid-waste
cornpanv wlll provide Blue carts for recvcllnq and Greon carts for Errd waste to
remain conslstent throuohout.
B. The sslid waste, cornBanv mav refuse to collect curbside recvcling and
composlable orqanicg material set oqt for collection if the material will be
gnmarketable due to contamination.-lf collectiqn is reftlsed. the solg! waste
companv must attach information to the cart explaining whv the materialwas
not collected. The customer will have the choice to clean lhe recvclable and
vard waste material or ask the solid waste gompanv to dispose of the material
as qarbaqe at the neXt scheduled pick up. The division in consultation With the
solid waste companv will develon this information.
C. Solid waste comoanv is not obliqated to collect contaminated containers
from customers. For purposes of this ordinance. a container is contaminated
when. based on phvsical and/or electronic visual inspection it is determined
that (i) a recvclables container contains non-recvclables (pursuant to the lisl of
materials set forth in Exhibit B, (ii) a vard debris container contains material
other than vard debris. and/or (iii) anv container contains anv unaoceptable
waste.
lf solid waste,comoanv elects not to collect a contaminaled cpntainer. solld
waste comoanv shall notifv the customer exolaininq whv. Such notice mav be
provided bv container taq. email. sr other method of aommunication.
$olicl waste cornpanv will not knowinqlv collect a contarnlnated cart if
contamination is visible bv the driver prior to oollection. lf solid waste
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conroanv services a conlainor. and subseqLrentlv discovers contamination in
the truck hopper at lhe stop. solid waEle. colnpanv rnav charqe lhe customer a
oontamination cltaroe. pursuant to the rates. Such contamination charge m_ay
be included in the customer's reqular invoice or billed separatelv.
D. The solid waste companv rrrusl clean up anv nraterial spilled bv
lhgllegplovees or equiprne do sp mayresult in a fing bv the
Kitlitas C.ouritv Public Health DistriCl.
E. The solid wasle company will notdispose of curbslde recvolinq material or
vard waste bv landfillin$ incineration. or other means without the written
consent of the division. The division will not withhold oonsent unreasonably in
the case of contaminated loads that are unmarketable. When consent is
granted. the solid waste company must report the tvoe of material. the natureg[
conlamination. the weiohl and volurne ofu[Aterialdisnosed, and date and
method of disposal to the division within two business davs.
F. The divisiqn and the solid waste companv willdiscuss the economic
viabilitv of anv proposed ohanqes lo the list of recvclable or vard waste
materiaito be collected, or to the seryice boundaries. Chanoes in service
area boundaries are subiecl to arrproval of the countv.
8.21.050 Curbside reovclinq and vard waste collection rates.
The solid waste comEnv must use rate structures and billinq svstems
consistent with the solid waste maneqement priorities set forth under RCW
70.95.010,
8.21.060 Countv notificatlon of WUTC tarlff filinos.
Pursuant to WAC 480-70'271, the solid wasle oompanv nrust notifv.lhe division when
filinq a tariff revision for qadba.qe. curbside recvclins, or vard waste.Golleotibn rates with
the WUTC. The solid'wgste companv musl notifv the division. wilhin two business
davs. of scheduled timeq and dates of anv open meetinqs or public hearinos before
the WUTC for Bmposals that miqht irave an effect on customers that reside in Kittitas
Cpuntv,
8.21.070 Proqram promotion and education requlrements.
1. The solid waste companv wili prepare and publish rnaterials lhat
encouraqe the use of curbside recvclinq, vard waste pnd oarbaqe,coll6ction
services. The division rirav direct the solid waste oomp'ilnv to distribute.
prinled material to ctrstomers, Distribution methods lnclude: Publishlnq
mpterials qn the hquler:s website. rnailinqs. and eart taoqinq proorams.
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customers.
3. The solid waste companv musl preDare and distribute calerrdarsqf
collection dates to all customers. The calendar must list the solid waste
companv's phone number and the WUTC's consumer affairs lollfree phone
number.
4. The solid waste companv will not distribute anv promotional or educational
materials to the customer without prior review and aporoval of the materials bv
the division.
8.21.080 Reportinq Requlrements.
1. The solid waste companv must submit oarbaqe. curbside recvcling, and vard
waste collection data to the division in a format determined bv the division on a
quarterlv basis. These reports must also include contamination rates gnd
material composiiion of comminoled recvolables from MRF audits. and nuntber of
residential recvclino aqcounts taoged or not serviced due to contamination.
2. The solid waste oompanv must annuallv provide a summarv report to lhe
Division of all rnnltifamilv fa$ilitv servioe levels. inolLfdirlo qarbaqe and recvclinq
containers and service freouenov.
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Bxhibit M: Docket ltem 22-17
Lot Line and Yard Frontage
17.08.370 Lot line, front.
"Lot line, front" means a lot line l.lmt*rbuls-rvith li'ontatte ort any public street, private street,
right-of-way or other means of vehicular access, other than an alley. (or'tt.20!q-0lJ, 2019; Res.
83-10,1983)
17.08.590 Yard, front.
"Front yard" means any yard nbutting'1y,i{1[1q1l4gt_a1a public or private street. (Res. 83-10,
re83)
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Exhibit N: Docket Item 22-18
Variance Substantial Constnrction
17.84.010 Granted when.
Pursuant to Title l5A of this code, Project permit application process, the administrator, upon
receiving a properly filed application or petition, may permit and authorize a variance from the
requirements of this title only when unusual circumstances cause undue hardship in the
application of it. The granting of such a variance shall be in the public interest. A variance shall
be made only when all of the following conditions and facts exist:
L Unusual circumstances or conditions applying to the property and/or the intended use that do not
apply generally to other property in the same vicinity or district, such as topography;
2. Such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the applicant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or dishict;
3. The authorization of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to property in the vicinity or district in which the property is located;
4, That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the realization of the comprehensive
development pattern. A variance so authorized shall become void after the expiration of one year
if no substantial construction has taken place. l'Sr1!,s!qflial cortsttttctiou" lhqll !E dcfrncd aq thg
Bscidsl4.e-o-ds $es-l-t!'rr3!.Q,9 glrd..tl:-e lilsrlationcl B-uildine Codelsc"trqnl -10*-T-Dire9!arjs
nrrtirorized to g!'ant-up to thrsc (3't cxtgusiorrs. not to excecd 365 dnvs pgl exlcltsiqlt. Extcttsiotts
shntl bc rguucsted irr writirrl lrior to ngnnit sxpitirtiell oud slrdldenronslrate!@gl
constiucliotr soukl ntlt ta-ke Dlace.
5. Pursuant to Title l5A of this code, the Hearing Examiner, upon receiving a properly filed appeal
to an administrative determination for approval or denial of a variance, may permit and authorize
a variance from the requirements of this title only when unusual circumstances cause undue
hardship in the application of it. The granting of such a variance shall be in the public interest. A
variance shall be made only when all of the oonditions and facts identified within subsections A
through D of this section are found by the Hearing Examiner to exist. (Ord. 2012-009 ,2012; Ord.
96-19 (part), 1996; Res.83-10, 1983)
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Exhibit O: Docket Item 22-20
Refuse Disposal/Recycle Limitation
KCC 17.15.060.1
58+iffiited+o-expansion-o{+xistingFc6unq/-6wncd+ndler+peratedJaeil.i{ies-Nerp-faeilities"+re
prel*bite4
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Exhibit P: Docket Item 22-21
Fiorito Brothers, fnc.
(cP -22-0000 I & Rz-22-0ooo I )
Land use and Rezone Proposal: Rural Working and Agriculture 20 to Commercial Agriculture and
Commercial Agriculture
A proposalto change the land use and zoning designations of one parcel (12311) from a land use designation of
Rural Working to Commercial Agriculture and zoning designation from Agriculture 20 to Commercial Agriculture.
Parcel 123'11 is sunounded by Commercial Agriculture Land Uses and Zoning designations on all sides, A
comprehensive plan amendment (CP-22.00001), rezone application (RZ-22-00001), and SEPA checklist were
submitted as parl of the application packet, The processing of this non-project specific rezone and land use
designation change is consistent with Kittilas County Code 158.03 Amendments lo Comprehensive Plan.
flhe complete record for lhis specific proposal can be found on the county website at
htto{:l/www.co.kittitas.wa.us,&ds/lalrd-use/d.clhult.as!x then navigate lo "Rezones" and then selecling lhe "RZ-
22-00001 Fiorito Brothers".l
Location
Tax parcel # 12311,located approximately 1400 feet north of the intersection of l-82 and Thrall Road off No, 6 Road
in a portion of the SE % of Section 30, Township 17, Range 19, W.M.; Kittitas County parcelmap number 17-19-
30040-0003.
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Exhibit Q: Docket ltem 22-22
Thorp Landing LLC
(cP-22-00002 & RZ-22-00002)
Land use and Rezone Proposal: Rural Working and Agriculture 20 to Rural Residential and Agricultural 5
A proposal to change the land use and zoning designations of eight parcels 1443233,493233, 19590, 1 9591, 19589,
19588, 19592 and 19593)from a land use designation of Rural Working to Rural Residential and zoning designation
from Agriculture 20 to Agriculture 5, A comprehensive plan amendmenl (CP-22-00002), rezone application (PZ-22-
00002), and SEPA checklist were submitted as part of the application packet, The processing of lhis non-project
specific rezone and land use designation change is consistent with Kittitas County Code 158,03 Amendments to
Comprehensive Plan.
fihe complete record for this specilic proposal can be found on the county website at
htlps://rvww.sp.kittitns.rLn u$/cds/land-use/dcfaull,aspx then navigate to "Rezones" and then selecting the 'RZ-
22-00002 Thorp Land ing", l
Location
Tax parcels 443233,493233, 19590,1959'1,19589,19589, 19588, 19592 and 19593, located approximately'1500
feet northwest of the intersection of N Thorp Hwy and l-90 off of Thorp Landing Lane in Seclion 11, Township 18,
Range 17, W.M,; Kittitas County.
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Exhibit R: Docket ltem 22-23
Flying A Land LLC
(cP -22-00003 & Rz-22-00003)
Land use and Rezone Proposal: Rural Working and Agriculture 20 to Rural Residentialand Agricultural 5
A proposal lo change the land use and zonlng designations of eighteen parcels (956822, 956823, 956824, 956825,
956826, 956827,956828,956829,956816,956817,956818,956819,956920,956921,536136,094934, 12133, and
95&108)from a land use designation of Rural Working to Rural Residentialand zoning designation from Agriculture
20 to Agriculture 5, A comprehensive plan amendment (CP-22-00003), rezone application (RZ-22-00003), and SEPA
checklist were submitted as part of the application packet, The processing of this non-project specific rezone and
land use designation change is consislent wilh Kittitas County Code 158,03 Amendments to Comprehensive Plan.
ffhe complete record for this specific proposal can be found on the county website al
lLtttrs://wrvu,.co.kittitns.rva.us/cdslland-usc/default.asux then navigale to *Rezones" and then selecting the'RZ-
22-00003 Flying A Land",l
Location
Tax Parcel numbers 956822,956823, 956824, 956825, 956826, 956827, 956828, 956829, 956816, 956817,
956818,956819,956820,956821,536136,094834, 12133, and 958408 located south ofGame Farm Road,0,5
miles east of Wilson Creek Road 0.5 miles west of Vantage Highway, in Section 32, Township 18, Range 19 in
Kittitas Counly.
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Bxhibit S: Docket Item 22-24
Teanaway Ridge LLC
(cP -22-00004 & RZ-22-000 04)
Land use and Rezone Proposal Rural Residentialand RuralWorking to Rural Residential and Rural 5
A proposal to change the land use and zoning designations of two parcels (346534 and 19132 - which must be sold
together) from two land use designations of Rural Residential and Rural Working and two zoning designalions of
Rural 5 and Forest & Range to a Single Land Use designation of Rural Residential and a Single Zoning Designation
of Rural 5, Parcel 17916 is adjacent to the south of parcels zoned Rural 5 in lhe Rural Residential land use
designation, The parcels have a current land use applications for a 2 parcel short plat, shoreline substantial
development permit and Conditional Use permit in process with Kittitas County for the Yakima River Campground
under CUP application number CU-15-00002. A comprehensive plan amendment (CP-22-00004), rezone application
(RZ-22-00004), and SEPA checklist were submitied as part of the application packet. The processing of this non-
project specific rezone and land use designation change is consistent with Kittitas County Code 158,03 Amendmenls
to Comprehensive Plan.
fl"he complete record for this specific proposal can be found on the county website at
hlttls://wu'w.co.kittitas.wa.us/cdsilnnd-use/delhult.aspx then navigate to "Rezones" and then selecting lhe "RZ-
22-00004"I
Location
Tax Parcel numbers 346534 and 19132 located south of Highway 10, approximately 0.2 miles southeast of the
junction of Highway 10 and State Route 970, in Section 4, Township 19, Range 16, bearlng Assessor's Map numbers
1 9-1 6-04020-0002 and 1 9-1 6-04050-0401, in Kittitas County,
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Exhibit T: Docket ltem 22-25
Mardee Lake Inc.
(cP -22-0000s & Rz-22-0000s)
Land use and Rezone Proposal Rezone from Rural Working Land Use and Forest an Range Zoning to Rural
Recreation Zoning and Land Uae.
A proposal to change the land use and zoning designations of four parcels (808335, 818335, 828335 and 838335)
from Rural Working Land Use and Forest and Range Zoning to Rural Recreation Zoning and Land Use, Parcel
808335 is adjacent to the north of parcels zoned Rural Recreaiion in the Rural Recreation land use designation. A
comprehensive plan amendment (CP-22-00005), rezone application (RZ-22-00005), and SEPA checklist were
submitted as part of the application packet, The processing of this non-proj,ect specific rezone and land use
designation change is consistent with Kittitas County Code 158,03 Amendments to Comprehensive Plan.
Fhe complete record for lhis specific proposal can be found on the counly website at
Irttlrs:i/uwlv.co.kitlita.s"rva.us/cds/land-useidclhu.lt.aspx then navigate to "Rezones" and then selecting the "RZ-
22-00005".1
Location
Tax parcels 808335, 818335, 828335 and 838335, located on Snoqualmie Pass northeast of the l-90 Exit 54 in
Section 15, T.22N, R.11E, W,M,; Kittitas County Parcelmap numbers 22-11-15020-0001,22-11-15A20-0002,22-11-
1 5020-0003 and 22-1 1 -1501 0-0002,
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Kittitas County
Prosecutor and
CDS Staff
Arnend KCC
17.15.060(l) to be
consistent with WAC
365-l 96-550(3Xa).
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the amendment as
DroDosed.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
amendment as
proposed.
22-21
cP-22-00001
RZ-22-00001
Citizen Request -
Fiorito Brothers
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment frorn Rural
Working to Commerciat
Agriculture and Rezone
from Agriculture 20 to
Commercial Agriculture.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the proposed
comprehensive plan
amendment and
fezone,
Staff
recommended
approval ofthc
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
22-22
cP-22-00002
RZ-22-00002
Citizen Request -
Thorp Landing
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Rural
Working to Rural
Residential and Rezone
from Agriculture 20 to
Agriculture 5.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
of the proposed
comprehensive plan
amendment and
rezone.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
proposed
comprchensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
))-)?,
cP-22-00003
RZ-22-00003
Citizen Request -
Flying A Land
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Rural
Working to Rural
Residential and Rezone
from Agricullure 20 to
Agriculture 5.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
ofthe proposed
comprehensive plan
amendment and
rezone.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
22-24
cP-22-00004
RZ-22-00004
Citizen Request -
Teanaway Ridge
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Rural
Working to Rural
Residential and Rezone
from Forest & Range
and Rural5 to Rural5.
The Planning
Commission
unanimously
recommended approval
ofthe proposed
comprehensive plan
amsndment and
rezone.
Staff
recommended
approval ofthe
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
22-25
cP-22-00005
RZ-22-00005
Citizen Request -
Mardee Lake
Comprehensive Plan
Amendnent from Rural
Working to Rural
Recreation and Rezone
from Forest & Range to
Recreation.
The Planning
Commission
recommended approval
of the proposed
comprehensive plan
amendment and rezone
byavoteof4to1.
Staff
reconrmended
approval of the
proposed
comprehensive
plan amendment
and rezone.
22-26 WITHDRAWN