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Title 17 | ZONING*
Chapters 17.04 General Provisions and Enforcement 17.08 Definitions 17.11 Urban Growth Area 17.12 Zones Designated - Map 17.13 Transfer of Development Rights 17.14 Repealed 17.15 Allowed Uses 17.16 R - Residential Zone 17.18 R-2 - Residential Zone 17.19 R-3 - Rural-3 Zone 17.20 Repealed 17.22 UR - Urban Residential Zone 17.24 HT-C - Historic Trailer Court Zone 17.28 A-3 - Agriculture-3 Zone 17.28A A-5 - Agricultural Zone 17.29 A-20 - Agricultural Zone 17.30 R-R - Rural Recreation Zone 17.30A R-5 - Rural-5 Zone 17.31 CA - Commercial Agriculture Zone 17.32 C-L - Limited Commercial Zone 17.36 PUD - Planned Unit Development Zone 17.37 Master Planned Resorts 17.38 Repealed 17.40 C-G - General Commercial Zone 17.44 C-H - Highway Commercial Zone 17.48 I-L - Light Industrial Zone 17.52 I-G - General Industrial Zone 17.56 F-R Forest and Range Zone 17.57 CF - Commercial Forest Zone 17.58 Airport Zone 17.59 Liberty Historic Zone 17.60A Conditional Uses 17.60B Permitted Administrative Uses 17.61 Utilities 17.61A Wind Farm Resource Overlay Zone 17.61B Small Wind Energy Systems 17.61C Solar Power Production Facilities 17.62 Public Facilities Permits 17.65 Repealed (Ord. 2005-35, 2005) 17.66 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 17.70 Signs 17.72 Repealed 17.74 Right to Farm for Protection of Agricultural Activities 17.75 Notice of Airport Influence Area 17.80 Nonconforming Uses 17.84 Variances 17.92 Permits 17.96 Repealed 17.98 Amendments
* For a schedule of Community Development Services processing fees contact Community Development Services, the webpage and see Chapter 4.08 of this code.
Chapter 17.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ENFORCEMENT*
Sections 17.04.010 Title. 17.04.020 Interpretation. 17.04.030 Repealed. 17.04.040 Administrative and enforcement officers. 17.04.050 Penalty for violation. 17.04.060 Repealed.
* Prior history: Ords. 71-5, 2.
17.04.010 Title. The title of this document shall be "Kittitas County Zoning Code". (Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.04.020 Interpretation.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, the county shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, morals and general welfare; therefore, when the title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other laws, resolutions, rules or regulations, the provisions of this title shall control. (Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.04.030 Repealed. Appeal from planning commission decision. Repealed by Ord. 96-19. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.04.040 Administrative and enforcement officers.
17.04.050 Penalty for violation. Anyone violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this title shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in a sum of not exceeding three hundred dollars or imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding ninety days, or may be both so fined and imprisoned and each day that anyone shall continue to violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this title shall be considered a separate offense. (Res. 8310, 1983)
17.04.060 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22 2007)
Chapter 17.08 DEFINITIONS*
Sections 17.08.010 Generally. 17.08.011 Definitions within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA). 17.08.020 Accessory building or accessory use. 17.08.022 Accessory dwelling unit. 17.08.023 Accessory living quarters. 17.08.030 Access road. 17.08.030A Administrative. 17.08.031 Adult Family Home. 17.08.032 Agriculture processing. 17.08.033 Agriculture production. 17.08.034 Agriculture sales. 17.08.034A Agriculture sales - enhanced. 17.08.034B Agricultural enhanced uses (AEU). 17.08.034C Agricultural direct marketing activities. 17.08.034D Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities. 17.08.034E Agricultural expanded seasonal harvest festivities. 17.08.035 Agriculture Study Overlay Zone. 17.08.040 Airport. 17.08.050 Alteration. 17.08.060 Amendment. 17.08.063 Amenity funds. 17.08.067 Animal boarding. 17.08.068 Animal Crematory. 17.08.070 Repealed. 17.08.100 Auto wrecking yard. 17.08.101 Battery charging station. 17.08.102 Battery electric vehicle (BEV). 17.08.103 Battery exchange station. 17.08.105 Bed and breakfast. 17.08.110 Board. 17.08.120 Repealed. 17.08.130 Building. 17.08.135 Building height. 17.08.140 Building line. 17.08.150 Repealed. 17.08.155 Campground. 17.08.155A Campground, primitive. 17.08.156 Campsite. 17.08.157 Camping unit. 17.08.158 Charging levels. 17.08.160 Clinic. 17.08.161 Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges 17.08.162 Repealed. 17.08.163 Repealed. 17.08.165 Commercial activities associated with agriculture. 17.08.170 Commission. 17.08.171 Common area 17.08.180 Conditional uses. 17.08.183 Conservation easement. 17.08.187 Conservation or resource values. 17.08.188 County 17.08.190 County arterial road. 17.08.191 Critter pad. 17.08.195 Day care facilities. 17.08.197 Density(ies). 17.08.198 Repealed. 17.08.198A Develop 17.08.198B Development 17.08.199 Development right. 17.08.199A Director 17.08.200 Dwelling. 17.08.210 Dwelling, multiple-family. 17.08.211 Dwelling, single-family 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. 17.08.223A Electric vehicle charging station - restricted. 17.08.223B Electric vehicle charging station - public. 17.08.224 Electric vehicle infrastructure. 17.08.224A Electric vehicle parking space. 17.08.225 Explosives. 17.08.226 Explosives Magazine. 17.08.227 Explosives Process Building. 17.08.228 Explosives, Storage or Manufacture. 17.08.229 Extremely hazardous waste.1 17.08.230 Family. 17.08.240 Repealed. 17.08.250 Farm. 17.08.255 Farm labor shelter. 17.08.255A Farm visit. 17.08.256 Farm stands. 17.08.260 Feedlot. 17.08.261 Forestry 17.08.261A Forest product processing 17.08.261B Forest product sales 17.08.261C Freighting and trucking yard or terminal 17.08.262 Golf Course. 17.08.262A Grade 17.08.262B Grading 17.08.262C Grazing 17.08.263 Group care facility. 17.08.265 Group home. 17.08.266 Guest houses. 17.08.270 Guest ranch or guest farm. 17.08.280 Hazardous waste. 17.08.281 Hazardous waste facility. 17.08.282 Hazardous waste storage. 17.08.283 Hazardous waste treatment. 17.08.290 Home occupation. 17.08.300 Hospital. 17.08.310 Hospital, animal or veterinary. 17.08.320 Impound/towing yard. 17.08.321 Infill. 17.08.324 Interlocal agreement. 17.08.326 Interpretive Center. 17.08.327 Repealed. 17.08.329 Junk. 17.08.330 Junkyard. 17.08.340 Repealed. 17.08.360 Lot. 17.08.361 Lot, flag 17.08.370 Lot line, front. 17.08.380 Lot line, rear. 17.08.390 Lot line, side. 17.08.390A Lot, through 17.08.391 Manufactured home. 17.08.392 Manufacturing 17.08.392A Marijuana processing 17.08.392B Marijuana production 17.08.392C Marijuana retail sales 17.08.393 Medium-speed electric vehicle. 17.08.395 Repealed. 17.08.396 Repealed. 17.08.397 Mini warehouse. 17.08.397A Mining and Excavation 17.08.398 Mobile home. 17.08.399 Modular home. 17.08.400 Repealed. 17.08.408 Neighborhood electric vehicle. 17.08.410 Nonconforming use. 17.08.415 Nurseries. 17.08.412 Non-electric vehicle. 17.08.420 Nursing home. 17.08.421 Office 17.08.424 Off-site hazardous waste facilities. 17.08.427 On-site hazardous waste facilities. 17.08.428 Open space 17.08.430 Outdoor advertising signs and billboards. 17.08.430A Overlay zone/district 17.08.430B Ownership 17.08.431 Park model trailer. 17.08.440 Parking space. 17.08.445 Parks and playgrounds. 17.08.450 Planned unit development. 17.08.455 Planning commission or commission. 17.08.455A Plug-In hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). 17.08.456 Repealed. 17.08.457 Public facilities 17.08.460 Public office building. 17.08.461 Rapid charging station. 17.08.462 Receiving site. 17.08.463 Recreation, indoor. 17.08.464 Recreation, outdoor. 17.08.465 Recreational vehicle. 17.08.465A Recreational vehicle park. 17.08.465B Recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair. 17.08.466 Refuse disposal/recycling 17.08.467 Religious institutions 17.08.468 Resource based industry 17.08.469 Restaurant 17.08.469A Retail sales 17.08.470 Rezone. 17.08.471 Rock Crushing 17.08.471A R.V. Storage 17.08.472 Services 17.08.480 School, public or private. 17.08.485 Shooting range. 17.08.487 Sending site. 17.08.490 Small-scale event facility. 17.08.500 Special care dwelling. 17.08.510 Structural alteration. 17.08.520 Structure. 17.08.530 Repealed. 17.08.535 Repealed. 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). 17.08.543 TDR certificate. 17.08.544 TDR certificate letter of intent. 17.08.545 TDR credit. 17.08.546 TDR program. 17.08.547 TDR sending site application. 17.08.550 Use. 17.08.550A U-pick/U-cut operations. 17.08.560 Variance. 17.08.560A Vehicle/equipment service and repair 17.08.560B Warehouse and Distribution 17.08.560C Watershed management facilities 17.08.561 Winery. 17.08.570 Yard. 17.08.580 Yard depth. 17.08.590 Yard, front. 17.08.600 Yard, rear. 17.08.610 Yard, side. 17.08.620 Yurt.
* Prior history: Ords. 82-Z-2, 79-Z-3, 77-12, 77-1Z, 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 Growth Area (UGA).
Within the City of Ellensburg UGA, the definitions in KCC 17.11.036 shall apply. Where terms are not defined KCC 17.11.036, the definitions in KCC 17.08 shall apply. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
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. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.022 Accessory dwelling unit.
"Accessory dwelling unit" means separate living quarters detached from the primary residence that includes an installed cook source (such as a range/oven/hood vent). (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2010-014, 2010; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006)
17.08.023 Accessory living quarters.
"Accessory living quarters" means separate living quarters with an installed cook source (such as a range/oven/hood vent) fully contained within a single structure that contains the primary dwelling. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. O-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)
17.08.030A Administrative "Administrative" means a discretionary action or permit decision made without a public hearing. (Ord. 2013-001, 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.08.032 Agriculture 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 preparation. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.033 Agriculture production "Agriculture production" means raising of crops, animals and other agricultural products. Definition excludes feedlots, which are defined separately. (Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.034 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.. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2013-001,2013)
17.08.034A 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. Ord. 2014-015, 2014;
17.08.034B 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. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2016-023, 2016)
17.08.034C Agricultural 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.g. crafts, antiques, kitchen goods, etc.), educational classes and tours, commercial farm rides on premises, and temporary food services. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021)
17.08.034D Agricultural seasonal harvest 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.g. corn mazes, craft booths, etc.). (Ord. 2021-015, 2021)
17.08.034E Agricultural 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 Harvest Festivities is to allow direct marketing of crops to the public. It is not to provide alternative ways to create permanent or semi-permanent sales businesses that would otherwise require a zone reclassification to a commercial zone. (Ord. 2021-015, 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.040 Airport. "Airport" means any area of land or water designed and set aside for landing and taking off of aircraft. (Res. 83-10, 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 (1) trade or use to another or from one (1) division of a trade or use to another. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
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)
17.08.063 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 Animal boarding. "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. (Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.08.068 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. 2021-015, 2021)
17.08.070 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
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 under RCW 19.27.540. (Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.103 battery 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 RCW 19.27.540. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 93-21 (part), 1993)
17.08.110 Board. "Board" means Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.120 Repealed. (Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.130 Building. "Building" means a structure having roof supported by columns or walls for the shelter, support 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2010-014, 2010)
17.08.140 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
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. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013;Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.08.155A 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 vicinity 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 pavement are allowed except for paved road aprons or similar. (Ord. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 2015-010, 2015)
17.08.156 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. 2013-001, 2013; 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)
17.08.158 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:
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)
17.08.161 Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges. "Clubhouses, fraternities 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. (Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.163 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.165 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 36.70A.177(3) as currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture. (Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.170 Commission. "Commission" means the Kittitas County Planning Commission. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.171 Common area "Common area" means land commonly owned to include open space, landscaping or recreation facilities (e.g., typically owned by a homeowners' association or by the State through conservation easements). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.180 Conditional uses. For the definition of "Conditional uses" see "Use" (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.183 Conservation 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. It 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 Conservation 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.188 County "County" means the County of Kittitas, Washington. (Ord. 2013-001, 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.191 Critter pad. "Critter pad" means livestock flood sanctuary areas. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.08.195 Day care facilities.
"Day care facilities" means a licensed establishment for group care of nonresident adults or children. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 90-15 § 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. It does not include land previously dedicated as right-of-way. Density is a measurement used generally for residential uses. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.08.198 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 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. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.198B 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 Improvements. (Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.199 Development right. "Development right" means 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 County Community Development Services department or designee. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.200 Dwelling. "Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential occupancy. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.210 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)
17.08.220 Dwelling, two-family. "Two family dwelling" means a building designed exclusively for occupancy by two (2) families living independently of each other. (Ord. 2013-001, 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.222 Electric vehicle. "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. (Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 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. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.223A 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.g., single-family home, executive parking, designated employee parking) or (2) publicly owned and restricted (e.g., fleet parking with no access to the general public). (Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.223B 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.g., Park & Ride parking, public library parking lot, on-street parking) or (2) privately owned and publicly available (e.g., shopping center parking, non-reserved parking in multi-family parking lots). (Ord. 2011-013, 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. 2011-013, 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. 2011-013, 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. In 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. (Ord. 2018-021, 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 process 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. (Ord. 2018-021, 2018)
17.08.228 Explosives 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, 2018)
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. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 93-1(part), 1993)
17.08.230 Family. "Family" means a number of related individuals or unrelated individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit, and doing their cooking on the premises exclusively as one (1) household. This definition excludes group homes and short-term rentals. The amount of individuals living together can not exceed applicable health and safety provision. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.240 Repealed.
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 travel trailers provided all trailers 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. Enhanced agricultural sales are allowed. (Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
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. (Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 91-4, 1991: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.261 Forestry. "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. 2013-001, 2013) Repealed by Ord. 2009-25. (Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 200113 (part), 2001)
17.08.261A Forest product processing. "Forest product processing" means the harvesting and commercial production of forest products including but not limited to saw mills, chippers, log sorting and storage. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.261B 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. 2013-001, 2013)
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. (Ord. 2013-001, 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 building. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.262B Grading "Grading" means all cuts, fills, embankments, stockpile areas, and equipment maneuvering areas associated with development. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.262C 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. 2013-001, 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. If 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. (Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 87-9 § 1, 1987)
17.08.266 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 (Ord. 2013-001, 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 Part 261 and regulated as hazardous waste by the United States EPA. (Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993)
17.08.281 Hazardous waste facility. "Hazardous waste facility" 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 otherwise specific in this chapter, the terms "facility," "treatment," "storage," "disposal facility" or "waste management facility" shall be used interchangeably. (Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993)
17.08.282 Hazardous 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 173-303-200 and 173-303-201. (Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993)
17.08.283 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), 1993)
17.08.290 Home 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 (24) hour 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
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)
17.08.320 Impound/towing Yard.
"Impound/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.
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.321 Infill. "Infill" means the development of new housing or other buildings on scattered vacant sites in a built-up area. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.08.324 Interlocal agreement. "Interlocal agreement" means a legal contract between two (2) or more local jurisdictions (cities and counties) that specifies the condition under which TDR credits may be transferred (typically from an unincorporated county into an incorporated city). Interlocal agreements must be endorsed by the legislative bodies of both jurisdictions. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.326 Interpretive Center. An institution for dissemination of knowledge of natural or cultural heritage of the surrounding area. (Ord. 2018-001, 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. Identification of intervening ownership shall be processed consistent with Kittitas County Code 17.60B Administrative Uses. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
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 equipment. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.340 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001, 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 lot with two distinct parts:
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.370 Lot line, front. "Lot line, front" means a lot line with frontage on any public street, private street, right-of-way or other means of vehicular access, other than an alley. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2019-013, 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, 1983)
17.08.390B Lot, through. "Lot, through" means a lot that has frontage on two (2) easements (public or private) for access. (Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.390C Street frontage. “Street frontage” means the linear frontage of a parcel or property abutting a street or vehicular access easement. (Ord. 2019-013, 2019;) Note: A scrivener's error in Ord. 2019-013, Exhibit D, incorrectly numbered this section as 17.08.790C, and incorrectly references Res. 2012-78 (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 (8) 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 Department of Labor and Industries. 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 Industries. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 9822 (part), 1998)
17.08.392 Manufacturing "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)
17.08.392A Marijuana processing "Marijuana processing" means the preparation of marijuana products including, but not limited to, boxing, bulk packaging, portioning, labeling, or the creation of marijuana derivative and edible products. (Ord. 2014-004, 2014;)
17.08.392B Marijuana production "Marijuana production" means any operation to raise or produce marijuana. (Ord. 2014-004, 2014;)
17.08.392C Marijuana, retail sales
"Marijuana, retail sales" means any operation or business selling, distributing, or dispensing usable marijuana or marijuana-infused products which have been prepared, processed, or packaged for end user consumption.
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
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 thirty-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. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.396 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.08.397 Mini warehouse. "Mini warehouse" means a building or group of buildings containing individual compartmentalized access stalls or lockers for the dead storage of customers' goods or wares. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.08.397A Mining and Excavation. "Mining and excavation" means extraction 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 be excavated from natural deposits on or in the earth for commercial, industrial, or construction use. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
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 Industries. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 98-22 (part), 1998: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.399 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-four (846) square feet of enclosed living area. A modular home shall be considered a "dwelling" or "single-family residence". A "modular home" constructed to International Building Code standards and bearing the gold insignia from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries shall be considered to be a single-family residence. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 98-22 (part), 1998: Ord. 93-21 (part), 1993)
17.08.400 Repealed.
17.08.408 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-five (25) miles per hour and conforms to federal regulations under Title 49 C.F.R. Part 571.500. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.410 Nonconforming use. For more information on "nonconforming use" see "Use". (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Res. 83-10, 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. 2011-013, 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 rock, topsoil, and mulch, conducted within or without an enclosed building. (Ord. 2018-021, 2018;)
17.08.420 Nursing 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.421 Office "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 hazardous waste facilities. "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 On-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 advertising signs and billboards.
17.08.430A Overlay Zone/district "Overlay zone/district" 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.430B 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.431 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. It has a gross trailer area not exceeding four hundred (400) square feet. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; 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. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-35, 2005)
17.08.450 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 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. 2011-013, 2011; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.456 Repealed. (Ord. 2015-010, 2015)
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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.460 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. 83-10, 1983)
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 19.27.540 (Ord. 2011-013, 2011)
17.08.462 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)
17.08.463 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. Indoor recreation uses for the private use of the landowner are permitted outright. (Ord. 2013-012, 2013)
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. 2013-012, 2013)
17.08.465 Recreational 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 International Building Code standards. A recreational vehicle has a green and silver insignia from the Department of Labor and Industries. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 98-22 (part), 1998)
17.08.465A 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)
17.08.465B Recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair. This definition is the same as “Vehicle/equipment service and repair” (KCC 17.08.560A) 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. (Ord. 2019-013, 2019;)
17.08.466 Refuse disposal/recycling. "Refuse collection/recycling" means a facility for the collection of solid waste or recyclables for sorting, compaction, composting, processing (including changing the form of materials) or transfer to a landfill. This definition excludes concrete recycling. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.467 Religious institutions. "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. (Ord. 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. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.469A 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.
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
* Publisher's Note: § 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 original zoning. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.471 Rock Crushing. "Rock crushing" means an activity which reduces the size and weight of rock material into useable building or landscaping material. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.08.469 RV Storage. A commercial indoor and or outdoor space/area used to store recreational vehicle for any amount of time.. (Ord. 2018-001, 2013)
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. (Ord. 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 this definition. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.485 Shooting range. "Shooting range" means an area or facility designated or operated for archery (including crossbows), and/or the discharging and operation of lawfully possessed, lawful firearms, as defined in RCW Chapter 9.41; with the exception of:
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)
17.08.490 Small-scale event facility. "Small-scale event facility" means a facility that is open to the public for events, seminars, wedding or other social gatherings. May include eating and food preparation facilities provided meals are only served to guests attending events.
(Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 98-22 (part), 1998)
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. O-2006-01, 2006)
17.08.510 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. 83-10, 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, and retaining walls that are 4 feet or less in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall not supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids are excluded from this definition. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.530 Repealed.
17.08.535 Repealed.
17.08.540 Repealed.
17.08.541 Trails. "Trails" means man-made pathways designed and intended for use by pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, snowmobiles and other recreational users together with 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. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.08.543 TDR certificate. "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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; 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, 2009)
17.08.547 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.
17.08.550A U-Pick/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.
17.08.560 Variance. "Variance" means a waiver of the strict interpretation of the requirements. It is a special dispensation given to the petitioner to disregard certain stipulations in the zoning code in order to develop his property. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.560A Vehicle/equipment service and 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)
17.08.560B 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 service manufacturing and retail establishments. Agriculture products and Hay Storage are not included in this definition. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021;)
17.08.560C 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. 2013-001,2013)
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, or tasting 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, excluding an 18-inch eave (overhang) no closer than 5 feet to the property line, and excluding retaining walls necessary for access permits as determined by Kittitas County Public Works. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.08.590 Yard, front. "Front yard" means any yard with frontage on a public or private street. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; 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)
17.08.610 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 17.11.010 Purpose and Intent. 17.11.020 Intergovernmental Review. 17.11.030 City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area Interlocal Agreements. 17.11.031 Conflicts. 17.11.032 Adoption by reference and modified code sections. 17.11.033 Applicability. 17.11.034 Airport Zone. 17.11.035 County/City Zoning conversion chart. 17.11.036 Definitions. 17.11.037 Permitted Uses. 17.11.038 Building Setback and Intensity Standards. 17.11.039 Off-Street Parking. 17.11.040 Infrastructure. 17.11.050 Minimum Density. 17.11.060 Maximum Lot Coverage.
17.11.010 Purpose and Intent. 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)
17.11.020 Intergovernmental Review Proposed projects occurring within the Urban Growth Area shall be jointly reviewed with the associated city. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.11.030 City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area Interlocal Agreements.
Kittitas County and the City of Ellensburg have adopted an interlocal agreement to facilitate the orderly transition of urban services from the County to the City throughout the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and to coordinate and manage growth and development within the UGA. Permit process and development standards outlined in KCC 17.11.030 through KCC 17.11.039 are adopted for application to properties within the City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area. (Ord. 2023-006, 2023; Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.11.031 Conflicts.
If there is a conflict between the provisions within KCC 17.11 or the ILA 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. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.11.032 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 17.11.030 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 City of Ellensburg code:
Exhibits A (Ellensburg UGA map) and B (Future Land Use Map) within Resolution No. 2022-1 are provided for reference only and do not modify the UGA boundary or change the land use designation of any property. The UGA boundary and land use designations of properties are identified within the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan.
The following City of Ellensburg code sections have been modified as provided for within this code section. They include:
(Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.11.033 Applicability.
This Agreement applies to the lands within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area as currently adopted and identified in the County Comprehensive 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. (Ord. 2023-006, 2023; Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
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. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.11.035 County/City Zoning conversion chart.
Where City of Ellensburg zoning designations are referred to within the adopted ILA or this chapter, the following conversion chart shall be utilized.
17.11.036 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply and be utilized for projects located within the Ellensburg UGA. Where terms are not defined, the definitions in KCC 17.08 shall apply.
17.11.037 Permitted Uses.
17.11.038 Building Setback and Intensity Standards.
17.11.039 Off-Street Parking.
17.11.040 Infrastructure.
Except as modified by a UGA interlocal agreement, development 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. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.11.050 Minimum Density.
Density 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. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.11.060 Maximum Lot Coverage.
Except as modified by a UGA interlocal agreement, the 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. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2018-014, 2018)
Chapter 17.12 ZONES DESIGNATED - MAP
Sections 17.12.010 Zones classified. 17.12.020 Official county map. 17.12.030 Boundary determination.
17.12.010 Zones classified.*
* This section has been amended to reflect the provisions of Ords. Z-77-2, 80-Z-2, 89-10, and 90-6.
17.12.020 Official County Map.
17.12.030 Boundary Determination. Where uncertainty exists as to any of the zone boundaries as shown on the zoning map, the following rules apply:
Chapter 17.13 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Sections 17.13.010 Purpose. 17.13.020 TDR Sending Sites. 17.13.030 TDR Receiving Sites. 17.13.040 Calculations of Available Development Rights on Sending Sites. 17.13.050 Sending Site Development Limitations. 17.13.060 TDR Documentation of Restrictions. 17.13.070 TDR Sending Site Certification and TDR Committee Review Process. 17.13.080 TDR Transfer Process. 17.13.090 TDR Amenity Funding for Cities. 17.13.100 Condemned Lands.
17.13.010 Purpose. The purpose of the transfer of development rights (TDR) is to provide public benefits by permanently conserving rural farm and forest land through acquisition and extinguishment of the development rights on those lands designated as "sending sites." All other rights of ownership, including the right to continue operation of such businesses as farming, timber harvesting, sports and recreation, and other uses permitted within the zone remain with the owner of the underlying fee. Transfer through conversion of the acquired development rights to density credits redeemable on eligible sites, designated as "receiving sites" per KCC 17.13.030(1), shall be accomplished as set out herein. ( Ord. 2010-006, 2010 ; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.13.020 TDR Sending Sites. Sending sites must contain a public benefit such that the preservation of that benefit by transferring residential development rights, in the form of density credits, to another site is in the public interest. A sending site will be presumed to contain a public benefit if it meets either criteria 1, 2, 3 or 4, as stated below:
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 2011-005, 2011; Ord. 2010-006, 2010; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.13.030 TDR Receiving Sites.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-005, 2011; Ord. 2010-006, 2010; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.13.040 Calculations of Available Development Rights on Sending Sites.
17.13.050 Sending Site Development Limitations.
17.13.060 TDR Documentation of Restrictions.
17.13.070 TDR Sending Site Certification.
17.13.080 TDR Transfer Process.
17.13.090 TDR Amenity Funding for Cities.
17.13.100 Condemned Lands. All condemnation actions on sending sites encumbered by a TDR conservation easement in favor of Kittitas County or its assigns shall be mitigated. Mitigation value shall equal the value of the development rights at the time the property was encumbered with a TDR conservation easement, plus eight percent annual interest, irrespective of whether the development rights purchased on the property have been extinguished, banked or sold to a private party. (Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
Chapter 17.14 PERFORMANCE BASED CLUSTER PLAT USES
Repealed by Ord. 2013-001, 2013.
Chapter 17.15 ALLOWED USES
Sections 17.15.010 Categories of uses established. 17.15.015 Allowed uses for certain zones within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA). 17.15.020 Establishment of zoning use tables. 17.15.030 Interpretation of tables. 17.15.040 Zoning use tables. 17.15.050 Allowed uses in resource lands. 17.15.060 Allowed uses in rural non-LAMIRD lands. 17.15.070 Allowed uses in rural LAMIRD lands. 17.15.080 Allowed uses in urban lands.
17.15.010 Categories of uses established. This chapter establishes permitted, permitted administrative, administrative conditional use and conditional uses, by zone, for all properties within Kittitas County. All uses in a given zone are one (1) of four (4) types:
17.15.015 Allowed uses for certain zones within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA).
Properties located within the Ellensburg UGA which are zoned R, UR, C-H, C-L, I-L, I-G, and PUD (Bender Reecer and the Verge) shall utilize the use tables in KCC 17.11.037(4)(a), 17.11.037(4)(b), and 17.11.037(4)(c). (Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.15.020 Establishment of zoning use tables. The allowed use tables in this chapter establish allowed uses in the various zoning classifications and whether the use is allowed as "Permitted," "Permitted Administrative," "Administrative Conditional" or "Conditional." The zone classification is located at the top of the table and the specific use is located on the far-left of the vertical column of these tables. (Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.030 Interpretation of tables.
17.15.040 Zoning use tables. 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:
17.15.050 Allowed Uses in Resource Lands.
(Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 2018-018, 2018; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013;)
17.15.060 Allowed uses in rural non-LAMIRD lands
** Publisher's Note: Footnote 37 was erroneously referenced in this section by Ordinance 2013-001
(Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 2018-018, 2018; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.070 Allowed Uses in Rural LAMIRD Lands.
Note to Reader: All allowed uses within Type 3 LAMIRDs, other than manufacturing, outdoor recreation, and natural resource processing will be limited to 30,000 square feet in area, and that impervious surfaces on lots greater than one acre in size are limited to one third (1/3) of the lot.
(Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 2018-018, 2018; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.15.080 Allowed Uses in Urban Lands.
(See KCC 17.11.037(4)(a), 17.11.037(4)(b), and 17.11.037(4)(c) for allowed uses within the Ellensburg UGA which are zoned Residential (R), Urban Residential (UR), Highway Commercial (C-H), Limited Commercial (C-L), Light Industrial (I-L), General Industrial (I-G)), and PUD (Bender/Reecer and the Verge).
(Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2018-018, 2018; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2015-002, 2015; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
Chapter 17.16 R - RESIDENTIAL ZONE*
Sections 17.16.010 Purpose and intent. 17.16.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA). 17.16.020 Allowed uses. 17.16.030 Minimum lot requirements. 17.16.040 Maximum lot coverage. 17.16.050 Maximum structure height. 17.16.060 Yard requirements - Front. 17.16.070 Yard requirements - Side. 17.16.080 Yard requirements - Rear. 17.16.085 Yard requirements - Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.16.090 Half streets. 17.16.100 Sale or conveyance of lot portion. 17.16.110 Off-street parking. 17.16.120 Repealed. 17.16.121 Repealed.
* 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. 83Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.16.015 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 chapter shall apply. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.16.020 Allowed uses. Uses allowed in the Residential zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.16.030 Minimum lot requirements.
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 17.11.060. (Ord. 2018-014, 2018; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.16.050 Maximum structure height. No structure shall exceed two and one-half (2 ½) stories, or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is less in height. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.16.060 Yard requirements - Front.
17.16.070 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. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.16.080 Yard requirements - Rear.
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 17.57.050(2). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.16.090 Half streets. In 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. 83-10, 1983)
17.16.110 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.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Res. 8310, 1983)
17.16.121 Repealed.
Chapter 17.18 R-2 - RESIDENTIAL
Sections 17.18.010 Purpose and intent. 17.18.020 Allowed uses. 17.18.025 Repealed. 17.18.030 Minimum lot requirements. 17.18.040 Maximum lot coverage. 17.18.050 Maximum structure height. 17.18.060 Yard requirements - Front. 17.18.070 Yard requirements - Side. 17.18.080 Yard requirements - Rear. 17.18.085 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zones. 17.18.090 Repealed.
17.18.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the Residential 2 one 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. 8910 (part), 1989)
17.18.020 Allowed uses. Uses allowed in the Residential 2 zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 89-10 (part), 1989)
17.18.025 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 95-8, 1995)
17.18.030 Minimum lot requirements.
17.18.040 Maximum lot coverage. The ground area covered by all buildings including accessory buildings shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) for lots six thousand five hundred (6,500) square feet or more in area (created after the date of the ordinance codified in this chapter) and forty percent (40%) for lots less than six thousand five hundred (6,500) feet in area. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 89-10 (part), 1989)
17.18.050 Maximum structure height. Maximum structure height. No structure shall exceed two and one-half (2½) stories, or thirty-five feet (35), whichever is less in height. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 89-10 (part), 1989)
17.18.060 Yard requirements - Front.
17.18.070 Yard requirements - Side. There shall be a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet on one side, and five (5) feet on the opposite 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. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 89-10 (part), 1989)
17.18.080 Yard requirements - Rear.
17.18.085 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 17.57.050(2). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.18.090 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
Chapter 17.19 R-3 - RURAL-3 ZONE*
Sections 17.19.010 Purpose and intent. 17.19.020 Allowed uses. 17.19.030 Repealed. 17.19.040 Lot size required. 17.19.045 Development Standards. 17.19.050 Yard requirements. 17.19.055 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.19.060 Sale or conveyance of lot portion. 17.19.070 Repealed. 17.19.080 Repealed. 17.19.090 Repealed.
* Chapter 17.19 R-3 - Rural-3 Zone was renumbered from 17.30 (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.19.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the Rural-3 zone is to provide areas where residential development may occur on a low density basis. A primary goal and intent in siting R-3 zones will be to minimize adverse effects on adjacent natural resource lands. (Ord. 92-4 (part), 1992)
17.19.020 Uses permitted. Uses allowed in the Rural-3 zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 92-4 (part), 1992)
17.19.030 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 92-4 (part), 1992)
17.19.040 Lot size required. The minimum residential lot size shall be three acres in the Rural-3 zone, unless within a cluster plat as provided for in KCC Chapter 16.09, Cluster Platting and Conservation Platting. Lots within a cluster plat shall be a minimum of one-half (½) acre. The overall density of any residential development shall not exceed one (1) dwelling for each three (3) acres. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 92-4 (part), 1992)
17.19.050 Yard requirements. There shall be a minimum front yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet. Side and rear yard setbacks shall be fifteen (15) feet. Side and rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 92-4 (part), 1992)
17.19.055 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, 2007)
17.19.060 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 on the remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard or setback requirements of this zone. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 92-4 (part), 1992)
17.19.070 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 92-4 (part), 1992)
17.19.080 Repealed. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 92-4 (part), 1992)
17.19.090 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
Chapter 17.20 RR - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE*
Repealed by Ord. 2013-001, 2013
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 requirements. 17.22.065 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.22.090 Grazing. 17.22.100 Repealed. 17.22.110 Repealed. 17.22.120 Repealed.
* Prior history: Ord. Z77-2.
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-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.22.015 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 uses and development standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA, this chapter shall apply. (Ord. 2023-006, 2023; Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.22.020 Allowed uses.
Uses allowed in the Urban Residential zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.22.030 Lot - Size required.
17.22.040 Maximum lot coverage. Refer to KCC 17.11.060. (Ord. 2018-014, 2018; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.22.050 Maximum height permitted. No structure shall exceed two and one-half (2½) stories or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is less in height. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.22.060 Yard requirements. No structure shall be built or located closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the front and rear property line or within fifteen (15) feet of any side property 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 17.57.050(2). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2010-014, 2010; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.22.090 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 88-4 § 2 (part), 1988; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.22.100 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2010-014, 2010; Ord. O-2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 90-10 (part), 1990; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.22.110 Repealed. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 88-4 § 2 (part), 1988)
17.22.120 Repealed.
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). 17.24.020A Existing Uses. 17.24.020B Repealed. 17.24.030 Minimum requirements. 17.24.040 Yard requirements. 17.24.045 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.24.050 Design standards. 17.24.060 Plot plan required.** 17.24.070 Off-street parking.
* Prior history: Ords. 68-18, 2. ** Publisher's note: Ordinance 2007-22 removed 17.24.060.
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-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.24.015 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 uses and development standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA, this chapter shall apply. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.24.020A Existing Uses. The following trailer court zone developments exist in Kittitas County: Millpond Manor. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.24.020B Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.24.030 Minimum requirements. The minimum lot area and yard requirements in a HTC zone are as follows:
17.24.040 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, 2007)
17.24.050 Design standards.
17.24.060 Repealed. Repealed by Ordinance 2007-22, 2007.
17.24.070 Off-street parking.
Chapter 17.28 A-3 - AGRICULTURAL 3 ZONE*
Sections 17.28.010 Purpose and intent. 17.28.020 Allowed uses. 17.28.030 Lot size required. 17.28.040 Yard requirements - Front. 17.28.050 Yard requirements - Side. 17.28.060 Yard requirements - Rear. 17.28.065 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.28.080 Sale or conveyance of lot portion. 17.28.090 Off-street parking. 17.28.100 Access requirement. 17.28.110 Setback lines. 17.28.120 Prohibited uses. (Deleted by Ord. 87-11) 17.28.130 Conditional uses. 17.28.140 Administrative uses.
* Prior history: Ords. 82-Z-l, 79-Z-3, 79-Z-2,76-2, 75-12, 75-9, 75-5, 73-7, 73-5, 73-3, 72-8, 71-5, 71-1, 709, 70-8, 69-7, 69-1, 68-17, 2.
17.28.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the agricultural (A-3) zone is to provide for an area where various agricultural activities and low density residential developments co-exist compatibly. A-3 zones are predominately agricultural-oriented lands and it is not the intent of this section to impose further restrictions on continued agricultural activities therein. (Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.28.020 Uses permitted. Uses allowed in the agricultural (A-3) zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15.
17.28.030 Lot size required.
17.28.040 Yard requirements - Front. There shall be a minimum front yard of twenty-five (25) feet. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.28.050 Yard requirements - Side. Side yard shall be a minimum of five (5) feet. Side yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.28.060 Yard requirements - Rear. There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet. Rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.28.065 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 17.57.050(2). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.28.080 Sale or conveyance of lot portion. No sale or conveyance of any portion of a lot, for other than a public purpose, shall leave a structure or the remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard or setback requirements of this zone. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.28.090 Off-street parking. One automobile parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit and shall be located to the rear of the building setback line. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.28.100 Access requirement. No dwelling shall be constructed or located on a lot or parcel which is not served by a legal sixty-(60)-foot right-of-way or existing county road. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 8310, 1983)
17.28.110 Setback lines. None of the following uses shall be located within the distances indicated of any public street or road, any school or public park, or any dwelling (except such dwelling as may exist upon the same property with the restricted use):
17.28.120 Prohibited uses. (Deleted by Ord. 87-11). (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.28.130 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 93-6 (part), 1993; Ord. 9015 §§ 2, 3, 1990; Ord. 90-10 (part), 1990; Ord. 88-4 § 4, 1988; Ord. 87-9 § 3, 1987; Ord. 83-Z6, 1983; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.28.140 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
Chapter 17.28A A-5 - AGRICULTURE ZONE
Sections 17.28A.010 Purpose and intent. 17.28A.020 Allowed uses. 17.28A.030 Lot size required. 17.28A.040 Yard requirements - Front. 17.28A.050 Yard requirements - Side. 17.28A.060 Yard requirements - Rear. 17.28A.065 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.28A.080 Sale or conveyance of lot portion. 17.28A.090 Off-street parking. 17.28A.100 Access requirement. 17.28A.110 Setback lines. 17.28A.130 Conditional uses. 17.28A.140 Administrative uses.
17.28A.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the agriculture (A-5) zone is to provide for an area where various agricultural activities and low density residential developments co-exist compatibly. A-5 zones are predominately agricultural-oriented lands and it is not the intent of this section to impose further restrictions on continued agricultural activities therein. (Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.020 Allowed uses. Allowed uses in the agriculture (A-5) zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.030 Lot size required.
17.28A.040 Yard requirements - Front. There shall be a minimum front yard of twenty-five (25) feet. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.050 Yard requirements - Side. Side yard shall be a minimum of five (5) feet. Side yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.060 Yard requirements - Rear. There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet. Rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.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 17.57.050(2). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.28A.080 Sale or conveyance of lot portion. No sale or conveyance of any portion of a lot, for other than a public purpose, shall leave a structure or the remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard or setback requirements of this zone. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.090 Off-street parking. One automobile parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit and shall be located to the rear of the building setback line. (Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.100 Access requirement. No dwelling shall be constructed or located on a lot or parcel which is not served by a legal sixty-foot (60) right-of-way or existing county road. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.110 Setback lines. None of the following uses shall be located within the distances indicated of any public street or road, any school or public park, or any dwelling (except such dwelling as may exist upon the same property with the restricted use):
17.28A.130 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.28A.140 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
Chapter 17.29 A-20 - AGRICULTURE ZONE*
Sections 17.29.010 Purpose and intent. 17.29.020 Allowed uses. 17.29.030 Repealed. 17.29.040 Lot size required. 17.29.050 Yard requirements - Front yard. 17.29.060 Yard requirements - Side yard. 17.29.070 Yard requirements - Rear yard. 17.29.075 Yard requirements- Zones adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.29.080 Yard requirements - Sale or conveyance restrictions. 17.29.090 Dimensional requirements. 17.29.100 Repealed. 17.29.110 Access. 17.29.120 Special setback requirements. 17.29.130 Repealed.
* For provisions on the right to farm for protection of agricultural activities, see Ch. 17.74. For provisions on the commercial agricultural and commercial agricultural overlay zones, see Ch. 17A.55. Prior history: Ords. 81-Z-1, 80-Z-2, 68-1.
17.29.010 Purpose and intent. The agriculture (A-20) zone is an area wherein farming, ranching and rural life styles are dominant characteristics. The intent of this zoning classification is to preserve fertile farmland from encroachment by nonagricultural land uses; and protect the rights and traditions of those engaged in agriculture. (Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.020 Allowed uses. Uses allowed in the agriculture (A-20) zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 92-1 (part), 1992; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.030 Repealed.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-13 (part), 2001; Ord. 93-6 (part), 1993; Ord. 92-1 (part), 1992; Ord. 90-10 (part), 1990; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.040 Lot size required.
17.29.050 Yard requirements - Front yard. There shall be a minimum front yard of twenty-five (25) feet. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.060 Yard requirements - Side yard. Side yard shall be a minimum of five (5) feet. Side yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.070 Yard requirements - Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet. Rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.075 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, 2007)
17.29.080 Yard requirements - Sale or conveyance restrictions. No sale or conveyance of any portion of a lot for other than a public purpose shall leave a structure or the remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard, or setback requirements of this zone. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.090 Dimensional requirements. The minimum average lot width shall be two hundred (200) feet. No platted lot or parcel may be created with a dimensional ratio greater than 4:1. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.100 Division of nonconforming lots. Repealed by Ord. 95-13. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.110 Access. No dwelling shall be constructed or located on a lot or parcel which is not served by a legal sixty-(60)-foot right-of-way or existing county road. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.29.120 Special setback requirements. None of the following uses shall be located within the distances indicated of any public street or road, any school or public park, or any dwelling (except such dwelling as may exist upon the same property with the restricted):
17.29.130 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
Chapter 17.30 R-R - Rural Recreation Zone*
Sections 17.30.010 Purpose and intent. 17.30.020 Allowed uses. 17.30.040 Lot size required. 17.30.050 Yard requirements. 17.30.055 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone.
17.30.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the Rural - Recreation zone is to provide areas where residential development may occur on a low density basis or in residential clusters. A primary goal and intent in siting R-R zones will be to promote rural recreation residential development associated with the many natural amenities found within Kittitas County. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.30.020 Uses permitted. Uses allowed in the Rural Recreation zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.30.040 Lot size required.
17.30.050 Yard requirements. There shall be a minimum front yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet. Side and rear yard setbacks shall be fifteen (15) feet. Side and rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.30.055 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)
Chapter 17.30A R-5 - RURAL-5 ZONE
Sections 17.30A.010 Purpose and intent. 17.30A.020 Allowed uses. 17.30A.030 Repealed. 17.30A.040 Lot size required. 17.30A.050 Yard requirements. 17.30A.055 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.30A.060 Sale or conveyance of lot portion. 17.30A.070 Repealed. 17.30A.080 Repealed. 17.30A.090 Repealed.
17.30A.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the Rural-5 zone is to provide areas where residential development may occur on a low density basis. A primary goal and intent in siting R-5 zones will be to minimize adverse effects on adjacent natural resource lands. (Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.30A.020 Uses permitted. Uses allowed in the Rural-5 zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.30A.030 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.30A.040 Lot size required. The minimum lot size for parcels created after the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be:
17.30A.050 Yard requirements. There shall be a minimum front yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet. Side and rear yard setbacks shall be fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.30A.055 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, 2007)
17.30A.060 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 on the remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard or setback requirements of this zone. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.30A.070 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.30A.080 Repealed. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2005-05, 2005)
17.30A.090 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001 , 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
Chapter 17.31 CA - COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE ZONE
Sections 17.31.010 Purpose and intent. 17.31.020 Allowed uses. 17.31.030 Repealed. 17.31.040 Lot size required. 17.31.050 Yard requirements - Front yard. 17.31.060 Yard requirements - Side yard. 17.31.070 Yard requirements - Rear yard. 17.31.075 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.31.080 Yard requirements - Sale or conveyance restrictions. 17.31.090 Dimensional requirements. 17.31.100 Access. 17.31.110 Special setback requirements. 17.31.120 Repealed.
17.31.010 Purpose and intent. The commercial agriculture zone is an area wherein farming and ranching are the priority. The intent of this zoning classification is to preserve fertile farmland from encroachment by nonagricultural land uses and protect the rights and traditions of those engaged in agriculture. (Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.020 Uses permitted. Uses allowed in the commercial agriculture zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.030 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. O-2006-01, 2006; Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.040 Lot size required. Minimum lot (homesite) requirements in the commercial agriculture zone are:
17.31.050 Yard requirements - Front yard. There shall be a minimum front yard of twenty-five (25) feet unless previous building lines less than the required minimum exist, in which case the Hearing Examiner may grant a variance of up to ten (10) feet. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.060 Yard requirements - Side yard. Side yard shall be a minimum of five (5) feet. Side yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.070 Yard requirements - Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet. Rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC 16.10.065. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.075 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 Kittitas County Code 17.57.050(2). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.31.080 Yard requirements - Sale or conveyance restrictions. No sale or conveyance of any portion of a lot for other than a public purpose shall leave a structure or the remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard, or setback requirements of this zone. (Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.090 Dimensional requirements. The minimum average lot width shall be two hundred (200) feet. No platted lot or parcel may be created with a dimensional ratio greater than 4:1. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.100 Access. No dwelling shall be constructed or located on a lot or parcel which is not served by a legal sixty-(60)-foot right-of-way or existing county road. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 96-15 (part), 1996)
17.31.110 Special setback requirements. None of the following uses shall be located within the distances indicated of any public street or road, any school or public park, or any dwelling (except such dwelling as may exist upon the same property with the restricted use):
17.31.120 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
Chapter 17.32 C-L - LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONE*
Sections 17.32.010 Purpose and intent. 17.32.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA). 17.32.020 Allowed uses. 17.32.030 Lot size required. 17.32.040 Yard requirements - Front. 17.32.050 Yard requirements - Side. 17.32.060 Yard requirements - Rear. 17.32.065 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.32.070 Maximum structure height. 17.32.090 Access requirement. 17.32.110 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 within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA).
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)
17.32.040 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 vacant, the setback shall be the setback of the occupied lot, plus one-half (½) the remaining distance to the required twenty-(20)-foot setback. If neither of the abutting side lots or tracts are occupied by a structure, the setback shall be twenty (20) feet long. (Ord. 2013-001, 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. 2013-001,2013;Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.32.060 Yard requirements - Rear. There are no rear yard requirements. However, if a rear yard is provided, the minimum depth shall be twelve (12) feet. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
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 17.57.050(2). (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.32.070 Maximum structure height. The maximum height of any structure shall be two and one-half (2½) stories or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is less. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.32.090 Access requirement. All lots in this zone shall abut a public street, or shall have such other access as deemed suitable by the Board. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983: Res. 8310, 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. 83-10, 1983)
Chapter 17.36 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE*
Sections 17.36.010 Purpose and intent. 17.36.015 Applicability. 17.36.016 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA) - Bender/Reecer and the Verge 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. 17.36.060 Required improvements. 17.36.070 Repealed. 17.36.080 Planned unit development alterations. 17.36.090 Extensions and expiration.
* Prior history: Ords. 74-6, 2.
17.36.010 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:
17.36.015 Applicability.
17.36.016 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA) – Bender/Receer and the Verge PUDs.
For properties located within the Bender/Reecer and the Verge PUDs which are 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 uses and development standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA, this chapter shall apply. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.36.020 Allowed uses.
17.36.025 Allowed density.
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:
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.
17.36.045 Review criteria.
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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.36.060 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.36.070 Inter-jurisdiction review.
Proposed projects occurring within the Urban Growth Area shall be jointly reviewed with the associated city. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.36.080 Planned Unit Development Alterations.
Proposed alterations to approved planned unit developments shall be processed as follows:
17.36.090 Extensions and expiration.
Chapter 17.37 MASTER PLANNED RESORTS
Sections 17.37.010 Legislative findings, purpose and intent. 17.37.020 Definitions. 17.37.030 Allowed uses. 17.37.040 Applications/approvals required for new master planned resorts. 17.37.050 Applications/approvals required for existing resorts.
17.37.010 Legislative findings, purpose and intent.
17.37.020 Definitions. The following definitions shall be used in conjunction with the administration of this chapter:
A master planned resort accommodation unit is a vacation or second home for purposes of this section unless its occupant(s) is either (1) registered to vote at such unit's resort address or (2) receive its/their Kittitas County annual property tax assessment for such unit at such unit's address, in which case such unit shall be considered a permanent residence for all purposes under this section. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2000-13, 2000)
17.37.030 Allowed uses. Uses allowed in master planned resorts include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15, except as follows:
17.37.040 Applications/approvals required for new master planned resorts.
17.37.050 Applications/approvals required for existing resorts.
Chapter 17.38 (Reserved) Repealed
Chapter 17.40 C-G - GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE*
Sections 17.40.010 Purpose and intent. 17.40.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA). 17.40.020 Allowed uses. 17.40.030 Lot size required. 17.40.040 Maximum lot coverage. 17.40.050 Maximum floor area. 17.40.060 Yard requirements. 17.40.070 Height restriction. 17.40.080 Repealed. 17.40.090 Access requirement. 17.40.100 Half streets. 17.40.110 Repealed.
* 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-2 (part), 1983)
17.40.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA).
For properties 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 development standards to be utilized for development within the Ellensburg UGA, this chapter shall apply. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
17.40.020 Allowed uses. Uses allowed in the general commercial zone 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. 2007-22, 2007; 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. 83-10, 1983)
17.40.060 Yard requirements.
17.40.070 Height restriction. There shall be no limitation. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.40.080 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.40.090 Access requirement. All lots in this zone shall abut a public street, or shall have such other access as deemed suitable by the Commission and Board. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.40.100 Half streets. In 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 8310, 1983)
Chapter 17.44 C-H HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
Sections 17.44.010 Purpose and intent. 17.44.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA). 17.44.020 Allowed uses. 17.44.030 Repealed. 17.44.040 Minimum lot size. 17.44.050 Setback requirements. 17.44.055 Setback requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.44.060 Building height. 17.44.070 Repealed. 17.44.080 Access.
17.44.010 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-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.44.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA).
17.44.020 Allowed uses. Uses allowed in the highway 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)
17.44.030 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.44.040 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-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.44.050 Setback requirements.
(Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.44.055 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)
17.44.060 Building height.
The maximum height of any structure shall be 40 feet. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.44.070 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83- Z-2 (part), 1983)
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. 17.48.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA). 17.48.020 Allowed uses. 17.48.030 Minimum lot size. 17.48.040 Front, side and rear yard requirements. 17.48.050 Setbacks. 17.48.060 Height restrictions. 17.48.070 Lot coverage.
* Prior legislation: Ord. 2 §§ 13, 13.01, 13.02.01, 13.02.02, 13.02.03, 13.02.04, 13.02.05, Ord. 71-5 and Ord. 76-3.
17.48.010 Purpose and intent. The light industrial zone is established to preserve 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. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.48.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA).
17.48.020 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. 83Z-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:
17.48.040 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. (Ord. 83-Z-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. If 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. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.48.060 Height restrictions. There shall be no limitations. (Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.48.070 Lot coverage. No structure or combination of structures, including buildings, shall occupy or cover more than fifty (50%) percent of the total lot area. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993)
Chapter 17.52 I-G GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Sections 17.52.010 Purpose and intent. 17.52.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA). 17.52.020 Allowed uses. 17.52.030 Repealed. 17.52.040 Front, side and rear yard requirements. 17.52.050 Setbacks. 17.52.060 Height 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-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.52.015 Development within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area (UGA).
17.52.020 Uses permitted. Uses allowed in the general industrial zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.52.030 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 93-1 (part), 1993; Ord. 83-Z2 (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. (Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.52.050 Setbacks. If 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, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983)
17.52.060 Height restrictions. There shall be no limitations. (Ord. 83-Z-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)
Chapter 17.56 FOREST AND RANGE ZONE*
Sections 17.56.010 Purpose and intent. 17.56.020 Allowed uses. 17.56.030 Repealed. 17.56.040 Lot - Minimum size. 17.56.050 Lot - Width. 17.56.060 Yard requirements. 17.56.062 Yard requirements - Adjacent to Liberty Historic Overlay Zone. 17.56.065 Yard requirements- Zones Adjacent to Commercial Forest Zone. 17.56.070 Structure height. 17.56.080 Repealed. 17.56.090 Repealed. 17.56.100 Repealed.
* Prior legislation: Ords. 82-Z-1, 77-1Z, 76-3, 762,75-11, 74-6, 2.
17.56.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this zone is to provide for areas of Kittitas County wherein natural resource management is the highest priority and where the subdivision and development of lands for uses and activities incompatible with resource management are discouraged. (Ord. 92-6 (part), 1992)
17.56.020 Uses permitted. Uses allowed in the forest and range zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 92-6 (part), 1992: Ord. 88-4 § 5, 1988; Ord. 87-9 § 4, 1987; Ord. 85-Z-2 (part), 1985; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.56.030 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-13 (part), 2001; Ord. 93-6 (part), 1993; Ord. 92-6 (part), 1992: Ord. 90-15 §§ 2 (part), 3 (part), 1990; Ord. 90-10 (part), 1990; Ord. 90-6 (part), 1990; Ord. 88-4 § 6, 1988; Ord. 87-9 § 5, 1987; Ord. 85-Z-2 (part), 1985; Ord. 83-Z-2 (part), 1983; Res. 8310, 1983)
17.56.040 Lot - Minimum size. The minimum lot size in the Forest and Range zone shall be:
17.56.050 Lot - Width.
17.56.060 Yard requirements.
(Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 92-6 (part), 1992: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.56.062 Yard requirements - Adjacent to Liberty Historic Overlay Zone.
Properties bordering or adjacent to the Liberty Historic overlay zone are subject to a fifty (50) foot setback from the overlay boundary. For properties where such setback isn't feasible, development shall comply with KCC 17.84, Variances. (Ord. 2014-005, 2014;)
17.56.065 Yard requirements in 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. 2010-014, 2010; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.56.070 Structure height. No structure shall exceed two and one-half (2½) stories or thirty-five (35) feet in height, whichever is greater. This limit does not apply to agricultural buildings. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 92-6 (part), 1992: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.56.080 Repealed. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 92-6 (part), 1992: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.56.090 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 92-6 (part), 1992: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.56.100 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2010-014, 2010)
Chapter 17.57 COMMERCIAL FOREST ZONE
Sections 17.57.010 Purpose and intent. 17.57.020 Allowed uses. 17.57.030 Repealed. 17.57.040 Lot - Minimum size. 17.57.050 Yard requirements. 17.57.060 Structure height. 17.57.070 Repealed. 17.57.080 Fire protection. 17.57.090 Water supply. 17.57.100 Building location. 17.57.110 Access. 17.57.120 Road standards. 17.57.130 Repealed. 17.57.140 Resource activity notification.
17.57.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this zone is to provide for areas of Kittitas County wherein natural resource management is the highest priority and where the subdivision and development of lands for uses and activities incompatible with resource management are discouraged consistent with the commercial forest classification policies of the comprehensive plan. The commercial forest classification applies to lands which have long-term commercial significance for the commercial production of timber, and which have been designated as commercial forest in the comprehensive plan. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with the Washington State Forest Practices Act. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed in a manner to prohibit uses permitted prior to the effective date of this chapter. (Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.020 Uses permitted. Uses allowed in the commercial forest zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.030 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2010-014, 2010; Ord. 2009-25, 2009; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.040 Lot - Minimum size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Forest Zone shall be eighty (80) acres. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.050 Yard requirements.
17.57.060 Structure height. No structure shall exceed two and one-half (2½) stories or thirty-five (35) feet in height, whichever is greater. This limit does not apply to agricultural buildings or transmission structures. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.070 Repealed. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.080 Fire protection. 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 Interagency 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 Including Rural, Commercial and Private Developments"; and/or (3) Urban Wildland Interface Code for structures outside a fire district. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.090 Water supply.
17.57.100 Building location. No permanent buildings shall be located in a one hundred-(100)-year floodplain, in wetlands, or in geologically hazardous critical areas. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.110 Access. Vehicular access to residential properties shall not traverse commercial forest lands unless legal access has been granted by the property owner of the forest commercial lands. Easements for permanent access shall be recorded with the county assessor by the property owner. (Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.120 Road standards.
17.57.130 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
17.57.140 Resource activity notification. All conveyance instruments, plats, short plats, development permits, and building permits issued for development activities on, or within five hundred (500) feet of land designated as Commercial Forest Zone lands contain the following notice: "The subject property is within or near designated natural resource land of long-term commercial significance on which a variety of commercial activities may occur that are not compatible with residential development for certain periods of limited duration. Commercial natural resource activities performed in accordance with county, state and federal laws are not subject to legal action as public nuisances." (RCW 7.48.305) (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 94-1 (part), 1994)
Chapter 17.58 AIRPORT ZONE*
Sections 17.58.010 Purpose and intent. 17.58.020 Statutory authority. 17.58.030 Definitions. 17.58.040A Airport overlay zoning district: Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field). 17.58.040B Airport overlay zoning district: Easton State, Cle Elum Municipal, DeVere Field. 17.58.050 Uses, development requirements and restrictions. 17.58.060 Permits. 17.58.070 Nonconforming use - Regulations not retroactive. 17.58.080 Violations and enforcement. 17.58.090 Appeals. 17.58.100 Repealed. 17.58.110 Conflicting regulations.
*For airport use regulations, see KCC Title 19. Prior history: Ords. 88-4 and 83-Z-2; Res. 83-10; Vol. 5, p. 362, 1979.
17.58.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish an airport overlay zoning district on properties located on, adjacent to, and in the vicinity of public-use airports including Easton State, Cle Elum Municipal, DeVere Field and Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field), in order to protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life of the general public, property owners, airport operators, and aviation community; and also to ensure compatible land uses in the vicinity of the affected environments of the airport overlay zoning district. With regulations set forth in the Adopted 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-10 (part), 2001)
17.58.020 Statutory authority. This chapter is adopted pursuant to RCW 36.70A.547 and 36.70A.200 which requires a county, city or town to enact development regulations, to discourage the siting of incompatible land uses adjacent to general aviation airports and public-use airports. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-10 (part), 2001)
17.58.030 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
17.58.040A Airport overlay zoning district: Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field). In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, there is hereby created an airport overlay zoning district that is composed of the following surface and safety zones for Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field). The zones cover a geographic area that is affected by airport activities and are defined on the basis of factors including, but not limited to, aircraft noise, aircraft flight patterns, airport safety zones, local circulation patterns and area development patterns. The boundaries of the airport surface and safety zones are shown on airport overlay zoning district Map "A" - "Part 77" and Map "B" - "Airport Safety Zones", which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference, and which shall also be on file and open for inspection in the Kittitas County Community Development Services, Kittitas County Public Works department, and the city of Ellensburg community development department. The surface and safety zones are overlaid on top of the existing underlying zoning, which remains in full force and effect. Where the requirements imposed by the surface and safety zones conflict with the requirements of the underlying zoning, the more restrictive requirement shall be enforced.
Note: Runway 11/29 will be re-designated “12/30” in the future due to a change in runway magnetic declination documented on Map "A" - "Part 77." All cited references in this chapter to “Runway 11” or “Runway 29” also apply to the future “Runway 12” and “Runway 30.” All surface elevations for Bowers Field referencing “above airport elevation” assume the existing airport elevation of 1,763 feet above mean sea level, plus the defined vertical height of the airspace surface. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021).
17.58.040B Airport overlay zoning district: Easton State, Cle Elum Municipal, and DeVere Field. In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, there is hereby created an airport overlay zoning district that is composed of the following surface and safety zones for the Easton State, Cle Elum Municipal and DeVere Field. The zones cover a geographic area that is affected by airport activities and are defined on the basis of factors including, but not limited to, aircraft noise, aircraft flight patterns, airport safety zones, local circulation patterns and area development patterns. The surface and safety zones are overlaid on top of the existing underlying zoning, which remains in full force and effect. Where the requirements imposed by the surface and safety zones conflict with the requirements of the underlying zoning, the more restrictive requirement shall be enforced. With the exception of those necessary and incidental to airport operations, no uses shall be permitted that allow buildings, structures, vegetation or other development that penetrates the imaginary air surfaces described below.
17.58.050 Uses, development requirements and restrictions.
This property is located within the Airport Overlay Zoning District in which a variety of airport aviation activities occur. Such airport aviation activities may impact the use of your property.
17.58.060 Permits.
17.58.070 Nonconforming use - Regulations not retroactive. The regulations prescribed in this chapter shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, nor shall such be construed to require any change in the construction or alteration of any structure or tree which was begun prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and which is diligently being prosecuted. (Ord. 2001-10 (part), 2001)
17.58.080 Violations and enforcement. It shall be the duty of the code enforcement official of the Kittitas County building department to administer and enforce the regulations prescribed in this chapter. Ord. 2021-015, 2021;(Ord. 2001-10 (part), 2001)
17.58.090 Appeals. Any person aggrieved, by any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the processing of any application made under this chapter or in the actual decision made as required by this chapter may appeal to the Hearing Examiner as provided in RCW 14.12.190. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021;Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2001-10 (part), 2001)
17.58.100 Repealed. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021;Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2001-10 (part), 2001)
17.58.110 Conflicting regulations. Where there exists a conflict between any of the regulations or limitations prescribed in this chapter and any other regulations applicable to the same area, whether the conflict be with respect to the height of structures or trees, and the use of land, or any other matter, the more stringent limitation or requirement shall govern and prevail. (Ord. 2021-015, 2021;Ord. 2001-10 (part), 2001)
Chapter 17.59 LIBERTY HISTORIC ZONE*
Sections 17.59.010 Purpose and intent. 17.59.020 Allowed uses. 17.59.030 Repealed. 17.59.040 Lot size required. 17.59.050 Yard requirements. 17.59.060 Building height. 17.59.070 Building restrictions. 17.59.080 Architectural standards. 17.59.090 Interpretation.
* Prior history: Ords. 80-Z-4, 68-1.
17.59.010 Purpose and intent. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide an overlay zone for the Liberty Townsite which is part of the Liberty historical district. The intent of the overlay zone is to permit a wide range of uses while preserving the historic mining-town character of the townsite. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.59.020 Allowed uses. Uses allowed in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone include those uses allowed in the Forest and Range Zone pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2011-013, 2011; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.59.030 Repealed. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.59.040 Lot size required. The minimum lot size shall be one (1) acre with a minimum average lot width of one hundred fifty (150) feet. All lots existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be considered as legal size for construction purposes. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.59.050 Yard requirements. Yard requirements are as follows:
(Ord. 2022-005, 2022; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.59.060 Building height. No building shall exceed two (2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet in height, whichever is greater. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.59.070 Building restrictions. Every structure erected or placed on a lot in this overlay zone shall conform strictly to a uniform pattern of external appearance as defined in this chapter. The intent of this requirement is to assure that such external appearance be substantially identical with the style and character of dwellings presently existing in the unincorporated townsite of Liberty in Kittitas County. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.59.080 Architectural standards. In conformity with the foregoing, no dwelling, business, accessory building, fence or other structure shall be erected, placed or permitted on a lot unless its external appearance conforms to the following:
17.59.090 Interpretation. Compliance with the intent of this chapter shall be the determination of the Director. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Res. 83-10, 1983)
Chapter 17.60A CONDITIONAL USES*
Sections 17.60A.010 Review authority. 17.60A.015 Review criteria. 17.60A.020 Conditions. 17.60A.030 Application and accompanying data. 17.60A.040 Repealed. 17.60A.050 Repealed. 17.60A.060 Hearings - Appeal. 17.60A.070 Repealed. 17.60A.080 Transfer of Ownership. 17.60A.090 Expiration. 17.60A.095 Modification. 17.60A.100 Revocation or limitation.
17.60A.010 Review authority. KCC 17.15.030 explains how to interpret the Zoning Use Tables. Uses identified with an "AC" (Administrative Conditional Use) on the use tabled in KCC Chapter 17.15 shall be reviewed administratively by the Director while uses identified with a "CU" (Conditional Use) shall require a public hearing and review by the Board. (Ord. 2013-012, 2013)
17.60A.015 Review criteria. The Director or Board, upon receiving a properly filed application or petition, may permit and authorize a conditional use when the following requirements have been met:
17.60A.020 Conditions. In permitting such uses the Director or Board may impose in addition to the regulations specified herein, such conditions as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood or the county as a whole. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
17.60A.030 Application and accompanying data. Written application for the approval of the uses referred to in this chapter shall be filed in the Community Development Services department upon forms prescribed for that purpose. The application shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the dimensions and arrangement of the proposed development or changes in an existing conditional use. The administrator, Hearing Examiner and/or Board may require other drawings, topographic surveys, photographs, or other material essential to an understanding of the proposed use and its relationship to the surrounding properties. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.60A.040 Fees. Repealed by Ord. 2017-001. (Ord. 2017-001, 2017; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 88-4 § 11 (part), 1988: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.60A.050 Affected area of use. Repealed by Ord. 96-19. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 88-4 § 11 (part), 1988: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.60A.060 Hearings - Appeal. Any such hearings shall be held pursuant to Title 15A of this code, Project permit application process. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60A.070 Appeal. Repealed by Ord. 9619. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 88-4 § 11 (part), 1988: Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.60A.080 Transfer of ownership The granting of a conditional use permit and the conditions set forth run with the land; compliance with the conditions of the conditional use permit is the responsibility of the current owner of the property, the applicant and successors. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60A.090 Expiration A conditional use permit shall become void five (5) years after approval or such other time period as established if the use is not completely developed. Said extension shall not exceed a total of ten (10) years and said phases and timelines shall be clearly spelled out in the application. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60A.095 Modification Any change. enlargement or alteration in such use shall require a new review and new conditions may be imposed where finding requires. (Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2013-001, 2013)
17.60A.100 Revocation or limitation. The Board may hold a hearing to revoke or additionally limit a conditional use permit granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. Ten (10) days prior to the hearing, notice shall be delivered in writing to the applicant and/or owner of the property for which such conditional use permit was granted. Notice shall be deemed delivered three (3) days after being mailed, first class postage paid, to the owner as shown on the current tax rolls of the County.
A conditional use permit may be revoked or limited by the Board if any one (1) of the following findings can be made:
The Board's decision shall be subject to judicial appeal under the provisions of KCC Chapter 15A.08.
The Board's decision shall not be effective for twenty-one (21) days after being entered. The Superior Court in reviewing the Board's decision to revoke a CUP may grant a stay during the pendency of any appeal upon a finding that such a stay is necessary to avoid manifest injustice or upon stipulation by the County. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2009-22, 2009)
Chapter 17.60B PERMITTED ADMINISTRATIVE USES
Sections 17.60B.010 Applicability. 17.60B.020 Purpose. 17.60B.030 Administrative Authority. 17.60B.040 Repealed. 17.60B.050 Administrative Review. 17.60B.060 Administrative Action. 17.60B.070 Permit Processing and Notice. 17.60B.080 Effect. 17.60B.090 Transfer of Ownership. 17.60B.100 Expiration. 17.60B.110 Appeal of Administrator's Decision.
17.60B.010 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all uses listed as an administrative use in the applicable zoning district. Administrative uses are those uses subject to standards that are applicable for all permits and those that require the exercise of limited discretion about non-technical issues and about which there may be limited public interest. The proposed development may or may not be subject to SEPA review. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60B.020 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish criteria and procedures for uses, which due to their unique qualities may require additional regulations or other special degrees of control. The administrative use process, which includes public notice and comment, is required to ensure that the activity, if established, will be in full compliance with the applicable regulations and that such uses are compatible with the comprehensive plan, adjacent uses, planned uses and the character of the vicinity. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60B.030 Administrative Authority. The Director is authorized to approve, approve with the conditions stated in this chapter and additional conditions deemed necessary to satisfy the purposes of this chapter and the criteria found in Section 17.60B.050 an administrative use permit. Any additional requirements obtained from other sections of the Kittitas County Code above those specified in this title, or modification of the proposal to comply with specified requirements or local conditions is also authorized. (Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60B.040Fees. Repealed by Ord. 2017-001. (Ord. 2017-001, 2017; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60B.050 Administrative 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 permitting 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 following findings can be made regarding the proposal and are supported by the record:
17.60B.060 Administrative Action. A decision by the administrator shall include the following:
17.60B.070 Permit Processing and Notice. Administrative use permits shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in this chapter and the provisions of Title 15A, Project Permit Application Process of the Kittitas County Code. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60B.080 Effect. In any case where an administrative use permit is granted under the terms of this title, no building or other permit shall be issued until the end of the appeal period allowed in Title 15A, Project Permit Application Process of the Kittitas County Code. An appeal of the decision shall automatically stay the issuance of building or other permits until such appeal has been completed. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60B.090 Transfer of Ownership. The granting of an administrative use permit and the conditions set forth run with the land; compliance with the conditions of the administrative use permit is the responsibility of the current owner of the property, the applicant and successors. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60B.100 Expiration. An administrative use permit shall become void three (3) years after approval or such other time period as established by the administrator if no substantial construction or satisfying the conditions of approval has taken place. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.60B.110 Appeal of Administrator's Decision. Action by the Administrator is final unless an appeal in writing is filed with Community Development Services, together with the applicable fee, within the time allowed per KCC Title 15A, Project Permit Application Process of the Kittitas County Code. The request shall conform to the requirements of KCC Chapter 15A.07, Project Permit Application Process of the Kittitas County Code. (Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2013-001,2013; Ord. 2012-009,2012; Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
Chapter 17.61 UTILITIES
Sections 17.61.010 Definitions. 17.61.020 Permitted and conditional uses. 17.61.030 Review criteria - Special utilities and associated facilities. 17.61.040 Communication facilities - Administrative review - General requirements.
17.61.010 Definitions.
17.61.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
17.61.030 Review criteria - Special utilities and associated facilities.
17.61.040 Communication facilities - Administrative review - General requirements.
Chapter 17.61A WIND FARM RESOURCE OVERLAY ZONE
Sections 17.61A.010 Legislative findings, purpose and intent. 17.61A.020 Definitions. 17.61A.030 Development uses, requirements, and restrictions. 17.61A.035 Pre-identified areas for siting. 17.61A.040 Approvals required for wind farm resource overlay zone.
17.61A.010 Legislative findings, purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish a process for recognition and designation of properties located in areas of Kittitas County suitable for the location of wind farms, to protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life of the general public, and to ensure compatible land uses in the vicinity of the areas affected by wind farms. (Ord. 2002-19 (part), 2002)
17.61A.020 Definitions. The following definitions shall be used in conjunction with the administration of this chapter:
17.61A.030 Development uses, requirements, and restrictions. Development uses, requirements, and restrictions. All listed permitted uses in the underlying zoning district of this overlay zone are permitted. All listed conditional uses in the underlying zoning district of this overlay zone are subject to conditional use permit process and review. Wind farms are a permitted use in a wind farm resource overlay zoning district, subject to the additional approval requirements and restrictions set forth in KCC 17.61A.040 . (Ord. 2002-19 (part), 2002)
17.61A.035 Pre-identified areas for siting. For proposed wind farms located in identified areas in Kittitas County meeting specific siting standards as identified in this code, a process separate from the requirement for wind farm resource overlay zone as identified in Kittitas County Code 17.61A.40 can be undertaken.
The purpose of this code is to identify areas where environmental review and public process has already occurred, expediting the siting of proposed wind farm facilities. The intent of this code is to streamline the development process for such applications, separate from the process already allowed in 17.61A.40. It is recognized that lands contained within this area may be under federal, state and local ownership and may be subject to additional requirements per jurisdiction.
A map of the pre-identified areas identifies the following Townships and Ranges open to this process. This includes T.15N., Ranges 19E., 20E., 21E., 22E., 23E., T.16N., Ranges 21E., 22E., 23E., T.17N., Ranges 21E., 22E., 23E., T.18N., Ranges 21E., 22E., 23E., T.19N., Ranges 21E., 22E., 23E., T.20N., Ranges 21E., 22E., 23E. W.M. in Kittitas County.
The following siting standards are established for these areas: a minimum 1/2 mile setback from existing structures at the time of application shall apply. If not attainable, additional analysis shall be included to support the application. Further, analysis shall also include, but is not limited to, the following as part of the application: wildlife impact analysis, noise impact analysis, visual impact analysis, and traffic impact analysis.
A wind farm may be authorized by the county in these pre-identified areas only through approval of a site plan and development agreement by the board of county commissioners. The development agreement shall be consistent as authorized in Kittitas County Code 15A.11, Development Agreements. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007)
17.61A.040 Approvals required for wind farm resource overlay zone.
Chapter 17.61B SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Sections 17.61B.010 Purpose. 17.61B.020 Definitions. 17.61B.030 Applicability. 17.61B.040 Regulatory Framework. 17.61B.050 General Requirements. 17.61B.060 Permit Application Requirements. 17.61B.070 Abandonment Requirements.
17.61B.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to facilitate the installation and construction of small wind energy systems in Kittitas County for private landowners, subject to reasonable restrictions to protect life, health and safety. (Ord. 2010-02, 2010; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.61B.020 Definitions. As used in this Chapter the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
17.61B.030 Applicability. The requirements set forth in this Chapter shall govern the siting and permitting of small wind energy systems used to generate mechanical or electrical energy to perform work, and which may be connected to the utility grid pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 80.60 (Net Metering of Electricity), serve as an independent source of energy, or serve as part of a hybrid system. The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to Small Wind Energy Systems (SWES) proposed after the effective date of this Chapter. Any SWES for which a required permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall not be required to meet the requirements of this Chapter; provided, however, that any such pre-existing SWES that are not producing energy for a continuous period of twelve (12) months shall meet the requirements of this Chapter prior to production of energy. No modification that increases the height of the system or significantly increases its output shall be allowed without full compliance with this Chapter. (Ord. 2010-02, 2010; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.61B.040 Regulatory Framework.
TABLE 5.3
1Rotors shall not exceed 30 feet in diameter in the UGA. 2Total Height shall be the distance measured from the grade plane to the tip of the rotor blade when extended vertical to its highest point. 3Each SWES shall be setback from the nearest property line a distance no less than 1.2 times the Total Height, unless appropriate easements are secured from adjacent property, or other acceptable mitigation is approved by the Director. (Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2010-02, 2010; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
17.61B.050 General Requirements.
17.61B.060 Permit Application Requirements. In addition to all other Building Permit Application requirements, the following items shall be provided by the applicant for a SWES Building Permit Application.
17.61B.070 Abandonment Requirements.
As a condition of initial SWES permit approval, the applicant may be required to provide a form of surety (i.e., post a bond, letter of credit or establish and escrow account or other means) at the time of building permit approval to cover costs of the removal in the event the County must remove the facility. The applicant shall submit a fully inclusive estimate of the costs associated with removal, prepared by a qualified professional. The amount shall include a mechanism to accommodate the rate of inflation of 15 years. (Ord. 2010-02, 2010; Ord. 2009-25, 2009)
Chapter 17.61C SOLAR POWER PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Sections 17.61C.010 Purpose. 17.61C.020 Definitions. 17.61C.030 Adoption of Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map. 17.61C.040 Solar Overlay Zones. 17.61C.050 Permitting Requirements. 17.61C.060 Permitting Exceptions. 17.61C.070 Submittal Requirements. 17.61C.080 Procedures. 17.61C.090 Development Standards. 17.61C.100 Review Criteria. 17.61C.110 Abandonment and Decommissioning.
17.61C.010 Purpose. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish a process for recognition and designation of properties in Kittitas County suitable for the location of Solar Power Production Facilities (SPPF), to protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life of the general public, to allow for development while protecting existing agricultural resources and rural character, to comply with the goals and requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act, and to ensure compatibility with land uses in the vicinity of these facilities. (Ord. 2018-018, 2018)
17.61C.020 Definitions. The following definitions shall be used in conjunction with the administration of this chapter:
17.61C.030 Adoption of Solar Power Production Facilities Overlay Map.
17.61C.040 Solar Overlay Zones. As a rural county, the protection of existing agricultural resources is a priority. The following solar overlay zones are established to preserve prime agricultural land by designating areas of the county that are appropriate for the siting of SPPFs:
17.61C.050 Permitting Requirements Permitting and Siting of Solar Power Production Facilities are subject to the following Solar Overlay Zone restrictions:
17.61C.060 Permitting Exceptions. The placement or construction of an SPPF on properties in Solar Overlay Zone 1 may be allowed subject to conditional use permit approval, in the following locations:
17.61C.070 Submittal Requirements.
17.61C.080 Procedures. The following procedures shall be followed for all SPPF applications:
17.61C.090 Development Standards. SPPFs shall comply with the following developments standards:
Figure 17.61C-1a
(Ord. 2018-018, 2018) aNote: Scrivener's typographical error correction.
17.61C.100 Review Criteria. Kittitas County may approve an SPPF application only when the following requirements have been met:
17.61C.110 Abandonment and Decommissioning.
Chapter 17.62 PUBLIC FACILITIES PERMITS
Sections 17.62.010 Definitions. 17.62.020 Purpose. 17.62.030 Procedures. 17.62.040 Decision criteria. 17.62.050 Minimum lot sizes. 17.62.060 Appeals.
17.62.010 Definitions.
17.62.020 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish decision criteria and procedures for the permitting of public facilities and to provide coordinated review of the proposed project. Certain public facilities provide necessary services to other uses but are deemed unique due to factors such as siting criteria, size, technological processes, and requirements for comprehensive facility planning and budgeting. These uses require a certain degree of review to incorporate and document consistency with the comprehensive plan, facility plans, or capital improvement programs, and to assure compatibility with adjacent uses. (Ord. 2002-03 (part), 2002)
17.62.030 Procedures. Public facilities permits shall be processed in the same manner as zoning administrative conditional uses are processed pursuant to KCC Title 15A , except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (Ord. 200203 (part), 2002)
17.62.040 Decision criteria. The Community Development Services department shall review public facility permit applications in accordance with the provisions of this section and may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the public facility permit.
17.62.050 Minimum lot sizes. The operation of some public facilities may necessitate unusual parcel configurations and/or parcel sizes. Such parcels:
17.62.060 Appeals. Any aggrieved party with standing may appeal a decision to approve or deny a public facilities permit within 10 working days of the date of decision pursuant to KCC Title 15A . (Ord. 2002-03 (part), 2002)
Chapter 17.65*
Repealed (Ord. 2005-35, 2005)
Chapter 17.66 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Sections 17.66.010 Allowed Uses. 17.66.020 Off Street Parking - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
17.66.010 Allowed Uses.
Table 17.66.010 Allowed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Uses
P: Use is permitted. Absence of "P": Use is not allowed in the given zoning district.
Development Standards
(Ord. 2011-013, 2011)
17.66.020 Off Street Parking - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. To ensure an effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations, the regulations in this subsection provide a framework for when a property owner chooses to provide electric vehicle charging stations.
Chapter 17.70 SIGNS
Sections 17.70.010 Purpose. 17.70.020 Applicability 17.70.030 Definitions 17.70.040 Exempt signs 17.70.050 Prohibited signs 17.70.060 General regulations. 17.70.070 Specific sign regulations. 17.70.080 Nonconforming signs. 17.70.090 Administration and enforcement. 17.70.100 Maintenance and termination of signs.
17.70.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to accommodate and promote signs by providing minimum standards to safeguard life, health, and visual quality. This is accomplished by regulating and controlling the number, size, design, construction and location of all signs and sign structures. This chapter is further intended to preserve and improve the appearance of the County as a place to live and as an attraction to nonresidents who want to visit or do business. It encourages sound signing practices as an aid to business and public information while preventing excessive, confusing sign displays.
17.70.020 Applicability.
17.70.030 Definitions.
17.70.040 Exempt signs.
The following signs do not require a permit and are exempt from the application, permit, and fee requirements of this Title. This shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of erecting and maintaining it in conformance with the intent of this chapter or other applicable law or ordinances.
(Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
17.70.050 Prohibited signs.
The following signs and sign components are prohibited:
17.70.060 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.
(Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2014-015, 2014;)
17.70.070 Specific sign regulations.
All permitted signs shall comply with one of the following types of structural and/or construction related requirements:
Farm stands dealing primarily in fresh, perishable produce, for any continuous period not to exceed six (6) months in any one calendar year, may have any number of signs; provided that:
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.70.080 Nonconforming signs.
Any sign lawfully existing under all codes and regulations prior to the adoption of this chapter may be continued and maintained as a legal nonconforming sign, provided:
17.70.090 Administration and enforcement.
Administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be as established in Title 15A, Project Permit Application Process and Title 18 Code Enforcement.
17.70.100 Maintenance and termination of signs.
Chapter 17.72 Repealed
(Repealed by Ordinance 2014-015, 2014;)
Chapter 17.74 RIGHT TO FARM FOR THE PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Sections 17.74.005 Policies on agricultural land use. 17.74.010 Purpose and intent. 17.74.020 Definitions. 17.74.030 Agricultural activities - Presumed reasonable and not a nuisance. 17.74.040 Immunity from private action based on agricultural activity on certain lands - Exceptions. 17.74.050 Reserved. 17.74.060 Notification and disclosure. 17.74.070 Severability.
17.74.005 Policies on agricultural land use. Agriculture has priority in matters dealing with conflicting land uses in agricultural areas. (Ord. 96-5 (part), 1996)
17.74.010 Purpose and intent. The history, economy, culture and the future of Kittitas County revolve around agricultural activities. The Kittitas County board of county commissioners finds that the agricultural areas of Kittitas County are increasingly subjected to nuisance lawsuits and that such lawsuits encourage and even force the premature removal of lands from agricultural uses. It is therefore the purpose of this chapter to provide:
17.74.020 Definitions.
17.74.030 Agricultural activities - Presumed reasonable and not a nuisance. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Kittitas County Code, agricultural activities conducted on the farm, or supporting facilities if consistent with good agricultural practices and established prior to surrounding nonagricultural activities, are presumed to be reasonable and do not constitute a public or private nuisance unless the activity has a substantial adverse effect on the public health and safety.
If that agricultural activity is conducted under generally accepted agricultural and management practices and does not conflict with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, it is presumed to be a good agricultural practice not adversely affecting the public health and safety. Agricultural activity shall not be limited as to hours of the day nor days of the week. (Ord. 96-5 (part), 1996)
17.74.040 Immunity from private action based on agricultural activity on certain lands - Exceptions.
17.74.050 Reserved. (Ord. 96-5 (part), 1996)
17.74.060 Notification and disclosure. To facilitate cooperation between agricultural activities and nonagricultural activities, there will be resource activity notification and disclosure as follows:
17.74.070 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter or the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances. (Ord. 96-5 (part), 1996)
Chapter 17.75 NOTICE OF AIRPORT INFLUENCE AREA*
Sections 17.75.010 Purpose and intent. 17.75.020 Definitions. 17.75.030 Notification and disclosure.
17.75.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose of this chapter is to provide notice of potential airport impacts to purchasers of lots located in the vicinity of an airport.
17.75.020 Definitions. "Airport" means public-use airports including Easton State, Cle Elum Municipal, DeVere Field and Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field).
17.75.030 Notification and disclosure. All plats, short plats, development permits, and building permits issued for development activities on or within one mile of an airport property boundary shall contain the following notice:
"The subject property is presently located in the vicinity of an airport, within what is known as an airport influence area. For that reason, the property may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with proximity to airport operations (for example: noise, vibration, or odors). Individual sensitivities to those annoyances can vary from person to person."
Disclosure Statement. The disclosure statement required by this section shall be used under the following circumstances and in the following manners:
Chapter 17.80 NONCONFORMING USES*
Sections 17.80.010 Changes to conform to district. 17.80.020 Destruction - Rebuilding to conform to district. 17.80.030 Discontinuance over three year - Reestablishment prohibited. 17.80.040 Maintenance.
* Prior history: Ords. 79-1, 68-17, 2.
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. Nonconforming residential structures shall not be remodeled or expanded in a manner that increases non-conformity. (Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.80.020 Destruction - Rebuilding to conform to district. In case of partial or complete destruction by fire or other causes requiring expenditures for repair in excess of one-half the assessed value as shown on the county assessor's records immediately prior to destruction, the structures, other than residential dwellings, shall not be rebuilt unless they conform to all requirements of the district in which they are located. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.80.030 Discontinuance over three year - Reestablishment prohibited. If a nonconforming use is discontinued for any reason for more than three years, it shall not be reestablished. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.80.040 Maintenance. Any nonconforming structure or use may be maintained with ordinary care. (Res. 83-10, 1983)
Chapter 17.84 VARIANCES*
Sections 17.84.010 Granted when.
* Prior history: Ord. 2.
17.84.010 Granted when.
Pursuant to Title 15A 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:
Chapter 17.92 PERMITS*
Sections 17.92.010 Temporary permits. 17.92.020 Building permits. 17.92.030 Repealed.
* Prior history: Ords. 81-Z-2, 79-Z-4, 2.
17.92.010 Temporary permits. The county planner, upon receiving a properly filed application, may approve temporary permits, valid for a period of not more than one year after issuance, for structures or uses which do not conform to this title, which are of a temporary nature such as:
Prior to the granting of a permit under this section, the owner shall record a notice to title which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.92.020 Building permits. Building permits shall be required within the boundaries of the area affected by this title for the erection, placement (including Manufactured Homes as well as RV and Park Models being placed in a manufactured/mobile home community), or the alteration of all structures or land uses. No building permit shall be issued for any structure which fails to conform to the provisions of this Code or amendments hereto. (Ord. 2010-02, 2010; Res. 83-10, 1983)
17.92.030 Fee Schedule. Repealed by Ord. 2017-001. (Ord. 2017-001, 2017; Ord.2007-22, 2007; Ord. 83-Z-2(part), 1983: Res. 83-10, 1983)
Chapter 17.96 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT*
Chapter 17.98 AMENDMENTS*
Sections 17.98.010 Proposal. 17.98.020 Petitions.
17.98.010 Proposal. Changes and amendments to this title may be proposed by:
17.98.020 Petitions.
(Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2010-006, 2010; Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 96-19 (part), 1996; Ord. 96-1, 1996; Res. 83-10, 1983)