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Title 14 | BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters 14.04 Building Code 14.05 Grading 14.08 Flood Damage Prevention 14.12 Fire Resistant/Retardant Standards for Roof Coverings
Chapter 14.04 BUILDING CODE
Sections 14.04.010 Adoption of referenced codes. 14.04.020 General requirements. 14.04.030 Building relocation - Applicant. 14.04.040 Mobile, manufactured, and modular homes. 14.04.045 Recreational Vehicles and Park Model Trailers. 14.04.046 Other factory built dwellings. 14.04.050 Dry cabins. 14.04.055 Small Residential Structures. 14.04.060 Fees. 14.04.070 Permits.
14.04.010 Adoption of referenced codes. Kittitas County hereby adopts the following codes, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council pursuant to RCW 19.27 for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures.
(Ord. 2021-003, 2021; Ord. 2018-005, 2018; Ord. 2017-001, 2017; Ord. 2016-012, 2016; Ord. 2013-013, 2013; Ord. 2013-006, 2013; Ord. 2011-001, 2011; Ord. 2010-010, 2010; Ord. 2010-003, 2010; Ord. 2008-22, 2008; Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 2007-19, 2007; Ord. 2004-18, 2004; Ord. 98-23, 1998; Ord. 95-7, 1995; Ord. 93-4, 1993; Ord. 92-29, 1992; Res. 84-29, 1984)
14.04.020 General requirements.
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
Without these minimum standards, an application cannot be accepted.
(Ord. 2021-003, 2021; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2016-012, 2016; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2013-006, 2013; Ord. 2010-003, 2010; Ord. 2009-15, 2009; Ord. 2008-22, 2008; Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 2004-18, 2004)
14.04.030 Building relocation.
(Ord. 2021-003, 2021; Ord. 2017-001, 2017; Ord. 2013-006, 2013; Ord. 2010-003, 2010; Ord. 2008-22, 2008; Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 2004-18, 2004; Ord. 98-23, 1998)
14.04.040 Mobile, manufactured, and modular homes.
(Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2008-22, 2008; Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 2004-18, 2004; Ord. 98-23, 1998; Ord. 80-2 § 3, 1980; Ord. 71-3 § 2, 1971)
14.04.045 Recreational Vehicles and Park Model Trailers.
(Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2021-003, 2021; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2010-002, 2010)
14.04.046 Other factory built dwellings.
(Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2010-002, 2010)
14.04.050 Dry cabins.
(Ord. 2021-003, 2021; Ord. 2017-001, 2017; Ord. 2010-003, 2010; Ord. 2008-22, 2008; Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 2004-18, 2004; Ord. 98-23, 1998)
14.04.055 Small Residential Structures.
(Ord. 2021-003, 2021; Ord. 2016-012, 2016; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014)
14.04.060 Fees.
( Ord. 2010-003, 2010; Ord. 2008-22, 2008; Ord. 2004-18, 2004; Ord. 98-23, 1998; Ord. 94-14, 1994; Res. 81-5, 1981; Res. 71-15, 1971; Res. 71-6, 1971; Ord. 71-3 § 5, 1971)
14.04.070 Permits.
(Ord. 2021-003, 2021; Ord. 2016-012, 2016; Ord. 2013-006, 2013; Ord. 2010-003, 2010; Ord. 2009-05, 2009; 2008-22, 2008; Ord. 2004-18, 2004; Ord. 98-23, 1998; Ord. 9414, 1994; Ord. 80-2 § 5, 1980; Ord. 71-3 § 6, 1971)
Chapter 14.05 Grading
Sections 14.05.010 Title 14.05.020 Purpose 14.05.030 Authority and administration 14.05.040 Definitions 14.05.050 Permits required 14.05.060 Exemptions 14.05.070 Application requirements 14.05.080 Grading plan 14.05.090 Permit application and submittal 14.05.100 Special inspections 14.05.110 Excavations 14.05.120 Fill 14.05.130 Compaction 14.05.140 Air Quality 14.05.150 Appeals 14.05.160 Conflicts with other regulations* 14.05.170 Repealed
* Editor's Note: Section "14.04.160" was incorrectly listed as "14.04.150" in Ordinance 2014-015.
14.05.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Kittitas County Grading Ordinance. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014)
14.05.020 Purpose.
This chapter is intended to provide uniform procedures authorizing and regulating grading within the unincorporated area of Kittitas County. While not intended to duplicate other regulations, these regulations are designed to aid in controlling erosion incident to grading activity, and to protect public health, safety and welfare through the adoption and enforcement of provisions designed to:
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014)
14.05.030 Authority and administration.
The County Engineer or Public Works designee shall administer, interpret, and enforce this chapter. The County Engineer or Public Works designee shall have the authority to issue permits and to perform, or cause to be performed, inspections and take such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014)
14.05.040 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014)
14.05.050 Permits required.
Except as exempted in Section KCC 14.05.060, no grading or filling upon a site involving more than one hundred (100) cubic yards shall be performed without a grading permit from the County Engineer or Public Works designee. The following activities are not exempt and shall require a grading permit:
14.05.060 Exemptions.
A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
Exception from the permit requirements of this Chapter shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. (Ord. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014)
14.05.070 Application requirements.
Unless exempted under KCC 14.05.060 Exemptions, all persons proposing to conduct grading activity within the jurisdictional boundaries of Kittitas County shall first apply for a grading permit. The applicant shall obtain a grading permit in conformance with this chapter prior to any grading activity.
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
14.05.080 Grading plan.
An application for grading in excess of five hundred (500) cubic yards shall be accompanied by an engineered grading plan. Applications for projects involving engineered grading, as defined in KCC 14.05.040, shall be accompanied by an engineered grading plan based on an engineering report or an engineering geology report. Engineered grading plans shall be prepared and stamped by an engineering geologist, geotechnical engineer and/or civil engineer licensed to work in the State of Washington. Grading within a geological hazard critical area may require a geotechnical assessment in compliance with the KCC 17A, the Critical Areas Ordinance. Materials excavated for building foundations and basements need not be considered in the above quantities. A grading plan, or an engineered grading plan, shall include:
14.05.090 Permit Application and submittal.
14.05.100 Special inspections.
Grading projects for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection. A licensed engineer shall provide professional inspections of grading operations if engineering is required elsewhere in this chapter. An inspection schedule shall be established for each project prior to permit issuance based on the following:
14.05.110 Excavations.
Unless otherwise recommended in an approved soils engineering or engineering geology report, grading shall conform to the following standards:
Erosion control measures shall be installed as outlined in the WDOE Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington.
14.05.120 Fill.
14.05.130 Compaction.
Minimum compaction requirements shall comply with those standards specified by the Washington State Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, current edition. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
14.05.140 Air quality.
Dust shall be prevented from becoming airborne. The finished exposed surfaces shall be treated with vegetation or other means to control dust. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
14.05.150 Appeals.
Any decision by the County Engineer or Public Works designee shall be final unless appealed to the Board of County Commissioners as provided in KCC 15A.07. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
14.05.160 Conflicts with other regulations.
Where other Kittitas County ordinances, resolutions, or regulations, or other state or local regulations are in conflict with this chapter, the more restrictive regulation shall apply and such application shall extend to those specific provisions which are more restrictive. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
14.05.170 Fees. Repealed by Ord. 2017-001. (Ord. 2017-001, 2017; Ord. 2014-015, 2014)
14.05.180 Severability.
If any provision of this Chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Chapter or the application of the Chapter to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
14.05.190 Liability for damages.
This chapter shall not be construed to hold Kittitas County, its officers, employees or agents responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of any person subject to this chapter to comply with this chapter, or by reason or in consequence of any act or omission in connection with the implementation or enforcement of this chapter on the part of Kittitas County, its officers, employees or agents. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
Chapter 14.08 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION*
Sections Article I. Purpose and Definitions 14.08.010 Purpose. 14.08.015 Methods of reducing flood losses. 14.08.020 Definitions. Article II. General Provisions 14.08.030 Lands to which this chapter applies. 14.08.040 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard. 14.08.050 Compliance. 14.08.055 Penalties for Noncompliance. 14.08.060 Abrogation and greater restrictions. 14.08.070 Interpretation. 14.08.080 Warning and disclaimer of liability. 14.08.085 Severability. Article III. Administration 14.08.090 Development permit required. 14.08.100 Designation of the administrator. 14.08.105 Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator. 14.08.110 Application for development permit. 14.08.115 Elevation Certificates 14.08.120 Use of other base flood data. 14.08.130 Information to be obtained and maintained. 14.08.140 Alteration of watercourses. 14.08.150 Interpretation of FIRM boundaries. Article IV. Variance Procedure 14.08.160 Appeal board. 14.08.170 Conditions for variances. Article V. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction 14.08.180 General standards. 14.08.190 Anchoring. 14.08.195 (Deleted) 14.08.200 Construction materials and methods. 14.08.205 Storage of Materials and Equipment. 14.08.210 Utilities. 14.08.220 Subdivision proposals and Development. 14.08.230 Review of building permits. 14.08.235 Changes to Special Flood Hazard Area. 14.08.240 Specific standards. 14.08.250 Residential construction. 14.08.260 Detached accessory buildings (garages). 14.08.270 Nonresidential construction. 14.08.275 Enclosed Area Below the Lowest Floor. 14.08.280 Critical facility. 14.08.285 Livestock Sanctuary Areas. 14.08.290 Manufactured homes. 14.08.295 Recreational vehicles. 14.08.300 Floodways. 14.08.305 Wetlands management. 14.08.310 Standards for shallow flooding areas (AO Zones). 14.08.315 Standards for filling, grading in floodplain.
* *Prior legislation: Ords. 79-4, 81-3, 81-2, 82-4, 89-4.
Article I. Purpose and Definitions
14.08.010 Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter:
14.08.015 Methods of reducing flood losses. In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter includes methods and provisions for:
14.08.020 Definitions. Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this chapter it's most reasonable application.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 2.0, 1993).
Article II. General Provisions
14.08.030 Lands to which this chapter applies. This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of Kittitas County. (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 3.1, 1993).
14.08.040 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administrator in a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Kittitas County, Washington and Incorporated Areas," dated September 24, 2021 and any revisions thereto, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, and any revisions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The flood insurance study and the FIRM are on file at the Kittitas County Public Works Department at 411 N Ruby ST, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA 98926. The best available information for flood hazard area identification as outlined in KCC 14.08.120 shall be the basis for regulation until a new FIRM is issued which incorporates the data utilized under KCC 14.08.120.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 3.2, 1993)
14.08.050 Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 3.3, 1993).
14.08.055 Penalties for Noncompliance.
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations. Violations of the provisions of this ordinance by failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions), is subject to penalties and enforcement under Title 18 KCC.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021)
14.08.060 Abrogation and greater restrictions. This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 3.4, 1993).
14.08.070 Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
14.08.080 Warning and disclaimer of liability. The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of Kittitas County, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder. (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 9318 § 3.6, 1993).
14.08.085 Severability.
This ordinance and the various parts thereof are hereby declared to be severable. Should any Section of this ordinance be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any portion thereof other than the Section so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
Article III. Administration
14.08.090 Development permit required. A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in KCC 14.08.040. The permit shall be for all structures including manufactured homes, as set forth in definitions (KCC 14.08.020), and for all development including fill and other activities, also as set forth in definitions (KCC 14.08.020). (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.1, 1993).
14.08.100 Designation of the administrator.
The Kittitas County Public Works Director is appointed to administer and implement this chapter by granting or denying floodplain development permit applications in accordance with its provisions. The Floodplain Administrator may delegate authority to implement these provisions.
14.08.105 Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
Duties of the Floodplain Administrator shall include but not be limited to:
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.2, 1993)
14.08.110 Application for development permit. Applications for a building or floodplain development permit shall be made on forms furnished by Kittitas County and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities, and the location of the following. Specifically, the following information is required:
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.3, 1993)
14.08.115 Elevation certificates. Flood elevation certificates will be required to be submitted to and be permanently maintained by the Public Works Department:
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
14.08.120 Use of other base flood data. When base flood elevation data has not been provided (A Zones) in accordance with KCC 14.08.040, Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state or other source in order to administer KCC 14.08.240 through 14.08.290, Specific standards, and KCC 14.08.300, Floodways. The applicant for proposed developments where no base flood elevation exists shall conduct a site specific engineering analysis to determine a base flood elevation for the project site when the thresholds identified in KCC 14.08.220 are met.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.4, 1993)
14.08.130 Information to be obtained and maintained.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-34, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.5, 1993).
14.08.140 Alteration of watercourses. Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated, the Floodplain Administrator shall:
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.6, 1993)
14.08.150 Interpretation of FIRM boundaries. The Floodplain Administrator shall make interpretations, where needed, as to exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in KCC 14.08.160.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.7, 1993)
Article IV. Variance Procedure
The variance criteria set forth in this section of the ordinance are based on the general principle of zoning law that variances pertain to a piece of property and are not personal in nature. A variance may be granted for a parcel of property with physical characteristics so unusual that complying with the requirements of this ordinance would create an exceptional hardship to the applicant or the surrounding property owners. The characteristics must be unique to the property and not be shared by adjacent parcels. The unique characteristic must pertain to the land itself, not to the structure, its inhabitants, or the property owner.
It is the duty of the Kittitas County Hearings Examiner to help protect its citizens from flooding. T his need is so compelling and the implications of the cost of insuring a structure built below the Base Flood Elevation are so serious that variances from the flood elevation or from other requirements in the flood ordinance are quite rare. T he long-term goal of preventing and reducing flood loss and damage can only be met if variances are strictly limited. Therefore, the variance guidelines provided in this ordinance are more detailed and contain multiple provisions that must be met before a variance can be properly granted. The criteria are designed to screen out those situations in which alternatives other than a variance are more appropriate.
14.08.160 Appeal board.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.8, 1993)
14.08.170 Conditions for variances.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.9, 1993).
Article V. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
14.08.180 General standards. In all areas of special flood hazards, the following standards (set forth in KCC 14.08.190 through 14.08.230) are required. (Ord. 200103; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1, 1993).
14.08.190 Anchoring.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1.1, 1993).
14.08.195 (Deleted). (Ord. 2007-34, 2007; Ord. 2001-03).
14.08.200 Construction materials and methods.
14.08.205 Storage of Materials and Equipment.
14.08.210 Utilities.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord.2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1.3, 1993).
14.08.220 Subdivision proposals and Development.
All subdivisions as well as new development shall:
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1.4, 1993).
14.08.230 Review of building permits. Where elevation data is not available either through the flood insurance study, FIRM, or from another authoritative source (KCC 14.08.120), applications for floodplain development shall be reviewed to assure that proposed construction will be reasonably safe from flooding. The test of reasonableness is a local judgment and includes use of historical data, high water marks, photographs of past flooding, etc., where available. Failure to elevate at least two feet above the highest adjacent grade in these zones may result in higher insurance rates.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1.5, 1993).
14.08.235 Changes to Special Flood Hazard Area.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021).
14.08.240 Specific standards. In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevation data has been provided as set forth in KCC 14.08.040, Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard, or KCC 14.08.120, Use of other base flood data, the following provisions are required. (Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 200103; Ord. 93-18 § 5.2, 1993).
14.08.250 Residential construction.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2007-34, 2007; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.2.1, 1993)
14.08.260 Detached accessory buildings (garages and small storage sheds).
The following special provisions apply only to detached accessory structures used as garages or small storage sheds to single-family residences.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; O-2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-34, 2007; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.2.2, 1993)
14.08.270 Nonresidential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structures, except detached accessory structures, shall either have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated one foot or more above the base flood elevation; or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, shall meet requirements of subsection 1 or 2, below:
Applicants flood-proofing nonresidential buildings shall be notified that flood insurance premiums will be based on rates that are one foot below the flood-proofed level.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 §5.2.3, 1993).
14.08.275 Enclosed Area Below the Lowest Floor. If buildings or manufactured homes are constructed or substantially improved with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor, the areas shall be used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage.
14.08.280 Critical facility. Construction of new, critical facilities shall be located outside the limits of the special flood hazard area. However, new construction and substantial improvement of both new and existing critical facilities shall be permissible within the 100-year floodplain, provided no feasible alternative site is available, and provided the facility's nature is related to or necessitates a riverine location (such as municipal water and sewer pump stations and related treatment facilities).
14.08.285 Livestock Sanctuary Areas. Elevated areas for the purpose of creating a flood sanctuary for livestock are allowed on farm units where livestock is allowed. Livestock flood sanctuaries shall be sized appropriately for the expected number of livestock and be elevated sufficiently to protect livestock. Proposals for livestock flood sanctuaries shall meet all procedural and substantive requirements of this chapter.
14.08.290 Manufactured homes.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; 2007-34, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.2.5, 1993).
14.08.295 Recreational vehicles.
Exception: to 1, 2, and 3 above. A recreational vehicle or Park Model Trailer being used as a primary residence and located in manufactured/mobile home community as defined in RCW 59.20.030 that was in existence before June 8, 2008 is exempted from the restrictions found in subsections 1, 2, and 3 above. The placement of such recreational vehicle or Park Model Trailer requires both a permit under KCC 17.92.020 and engineering to address the flood hazard. Additionally, such placement shall be conditioned upon meeting all the requirements placed upon a mobile and/or manufacture home in the same location.
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 200103)
14.08.300 Floodways. Located within areas of special flood hazard established in KCC 14.08.040 are areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris and potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions apply:
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-34, 2007; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.3, 1993)
14.08.305 Wetlands management. See KCC Title 17A. (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.4, 1993. Formerly 14.08.310).
14.08.310 Standards for shallow flooding areas (AO Zones).
Shallow flooding areas appear on FIRMs as AO Zones with depth designations. The base flood depths in these zones range from one to three feet above ground where a clearly defined channel does not exist, or where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is usually characterized as sheet flow. In these areas, the following provisions apply:
(Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.5, 1993. Formerly 14.08.320)
14.08.315 Standards for filling, grading in floodplain. Filling, grading or other activity that would reduce the effective storage volume shall be mitigated by creating compensatory storage on-site, or off-site if legal arrangements can be made, to assure that the effective compensatory storage volume will be preserved over time; provided, however, that no increased upstream or downstream flood hazard shall be created by any fill authorized in the floodplain by this chapter or other applicable chapters. (Ord. 2011-013, 2011)
14.08.320 Standards for AE and A1-30 Zones with Base Flood Elevations but No Floodways. In areas with base flood elevations (but a regulatory flood way has not been designated), no new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) shall be permitted within Zones A1-30 and AE on the county's FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point within the community. (Ord. 2021-010, 2021; Ord. 2012-009, 2012)
Chapter 14.12 FIRE RESISTANT/RETARDANT STANDARDS FOR ROOF COVERINGS
Sections 14.12.010 System adopted. 14.12.020 Minimum standards. 14.12.030 High and extreme fire hazard areas. 14.12.040 Moderate fire hazard areas. 14.12.050 Low fire hazard areas. 14.12.060 Deleted. 14.12.070 Deleted. 14.12.080 Deleted. 14.12.090 Applicable buildings. 14.12.100 Deleted.
14.12.010 System adopted. The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the wildfire hazard severity classification system developed to determine the Fire Hazard Area Classification in unincorporated areas of Kittitas County that are located outside of a fire department. This rating system was developed by the Rural Fire Protection District in cooperation with the Wildland Protection Agencies incorporating the natural factors of wildland fuels (timber, brush), slope (steepness of ground), aspect (direction of sun exposure), and climate into a "Wildfire Hazard Severity Classification System." These factors are reflected in four separate risk groups - low, moderate, high and extreme and they are incorporated into the wildfire hazard severity rating system requirements found in KCC 14.12.020, 14.12.030, 14.12.040, and 14.12.050. (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 1, 1990).
14.12.020 Minimum standards. Roof coverings placed on all new buildings and on all buildings being re-roofed as defined in KCC 14.12.090(3) in the unincorporated areas of Kittitas County shall have at least a "Class C" or better fire resistant/retardant rating as established by the International Building Code Chapter 1505.4, unless such roof coverings are governed by other more restrictive standards set out in this chapter, other ordinances of Kittitas County, or applicable state or federal standards. (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 2, 1990).
14.12.030 High and extreme fire hazard areas. In high and extreme fire hazard areas as determined by wildfire hazard severity classification, roof coverings placed on all new buildings and on all buildings being re-roofed as defined in KCC 14.12.090(3) shall be of fire resistant/retardant materials with no less than a "Class A" rating as defined by the International Building Code Chapter 1505.2, or as otherwise approved in writing with supporting reasons by the Kittitas County Fire Marshal. (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 3, 1990).
14.12.040 Moderate fire hazard areas. In moderate fire hazard areas as determined by wildfire hazard severity rating, roof coverings placed on all new buildings and on all buildings being re-roofed as defined in KCC 14.12.090(3) shall be of fire resistant/retardant materials with no less than a "Class B" rating as defined by the International Building Code Chapter 1505.3, or as otherwise approved in writing with supporting reasons by the Kittitas County Fire Marshal. (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 4, 1990).
14.12.050 Low fire hazard areas. In low fire hazard areas as determined by wildfire hazard severity rating, roof coverings placed on all new buildings and on all buildings being re-roofed as defined in KCC 14.12.090(3) shall be of fire resistant/retardant materials with no less than a "Class C" rating as defined by the International Building Code Chapter 1505.2, or as otherwise approved in writing with supporting reasons by the Kittitas County Fire Marshal. (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 5, 1990).
14.12.060 Deleted. (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 6, 1990).
14.12.070 Deleted. (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 7, 1990).
14.12.080 Deleted. (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 8, 1990).
14.12.090 Applicable buildings. These requirements shall apply to the following:
14.12.100 Deleted (Ord. 2007-29, 2007; Ord. 90-16 § 7 (attachment), 1990).