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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD DE C'OUNT'Y C'O~ro1141SS1ONE1L5
AGENllA RE(2LEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners (BoCC:)
Philip Morley, County Administrator ~~('~
FRO1I: Carl Smith, Director ofCornmunity Development h~'S
Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manaozr ~~~.
ivtichcllc ~4cConnell, AssociateyPlarMedLong Range Planning lead
DATE: October 1. 2012
SUBJECT': MLAI1-25U UUC'I'ext Amendment -Minimum Acreage Kequirement for Small-scale
Recreation c@ Tourist Uses: Request for BoCC determination whether to include UUC
Test Amendmem proposal on UCD's 2012 Long Range work plan.
:1TTACHED: I) Original tcsl amendment narrative; 2) MI.A I I-250 Proposed 1 eat Revisions;
3) JCC 18.20..150 Full Codc Section; and 4) UUC Amendment Process handout
STATF.M1iF.NT OF ISSUE: On December 5, 201 I, the Department of Community Dcvclopment (DCll)
received an application from the Van Beuzekoms for a code amendment. The proposal is intended to allow
the Paradisz'fheatzr School in Chimacum to provide classes, workshops and pcrfomr:+nczs incompliance
with County land use rcyuircments and to allow future growth and development of their educational and
artistic non-profit organization. The proposal was to arnencf the text of the t!nified Dcvclopment Code
{UUC) to change the Allowed l!se Table found at Section .040 of C'haptcr 18.15 of the JeRerson County
Code (JCC)- JCC 18.15.040. "fhc applicant revised their original proposal on July 24, 2012 to instead
rcyuest a change to the performance standards for small-scale recreation and tourist uses found at JCC
18.20.3 50.
ANALYSIS: Attached is the proposed text amendment narrative submitted by the applicant. Upon
preliminary review, staff had concern that the proposed change to the Allowed Use 7 able would be overly
permissive, allowing every Rural Kesidential 1:5 zoned parcel to develop an `indoor entertaimnent and
recreation facility' as a yes' use, where such lacilitics are currently prohibited as a 'no' use. Indoor
entertainment and recreation facilities arc a type ofconnnzrcial uac dclined in JCC 18.10.090 as Ibllows:
"Indoor entertainment or recreational facilities" means places designed and equipped for
the conduct of sports and leisure-time activities, including, but not limited to, physical
fitness clubs, bowling alleys. theaters. playhouses. and billiard rooms.
Regular Agenda
An early staff'consideration was to instead allow such facilities in RR I :> districts as a discretionary
conditional use ("C(d)") to allow a greater Icvel of review on a case-by-case basis. Staff con[inued a
preliminary review and considered other alternatives to achieve the inter[ of the applicant's proposal.
Among the options considered, staff focls mast supportive of an alternative proposal change the
mininwm acreage requirement for small-scale recreation and tourist uses when an historic resource is
present. Small-scale recreation and tourist uses arc a type of land use defined in JCC 18.10.190 as
follows:
"Small-scale recreation or tourist uses" means those isolated uses which are leisure or
recreational ir. nature; are reliant upon a rural setting or location; do not inclutle any new
residential development beyond that allowed in the underlying land use district; and
otherwise meet the performance standards in JCC 18.20.350. See RCW
36.70A 070(5)(d)(ii).
StafTsupports this alternative amendment as one that will foster economic development by highlighting
the mam historic and cultural resources located in Jefferson County. After further discussion with the
applicant, Ihcy revised their proposal to this alicrnative.:1s staff completed a preliminary review oi'the
proposal. an additional text amendment to the existing definition for 'historic site. structure or landmark'
is proposed to ensure a broad range of local historic and cultural rcsourccs will be afforded similar
opportunity for economic development not limited by the degree rn• category of historic or cultural
signiticance. See attached document of Proposed l ext Revisions for this proposal.
ALTF.RNATiVF.S: l'he I3oCC may accept the request to amend the IJDC and direct staff to place it un the
2012 Planning Conunission work plan, or decide to postpone or decline the rcqucst.
FISCA[, IMPACT/COST I3F.NEFiT AN:~LI'SIS: Preliminary staff work has been covered by the
initial Zoning Consistency Review fee paid by the applicant and by the General fund portion of DCD~s
Annual f3udget. Additional fiscal impacts are recoverable since am further stall time expended to
process the request shall be billed to the applicant.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the BoCC direct DCD to add the proposed UDC text
arendment (~4L:11 I-250) to the 3012 work plan, proceed with the Planning Commission revie+v process.
and hill the applicant frn all staff time related to processing the proposal.
f2E~'IE~VEll BY:
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Philip'M' cy,Cowtt dministrator
1\ovcmber 30, 2011
T0: Jefferson County Department of Community development
FR: The Paradise Theatre Schoo] in C}timaeum WA
RL: Request for Consideration of Chance Lo the lliscretionary iJse Code Arnendment
)inclosed please find an application and a check for the application fee for the fallowing
This is att application for a conditional discretionan~ use code amendment to change the
"no" to a "yes" for "Indoor entertahmnent and recreational facility" under the Rttral
ResidentiaUl lllJ/RRL1:5 designation for parcel # 901142014 at 161 Center Road,
Chimacum. Over the past eiglu years this building has been known as "The Paradise
Theatre School." The Paradise Theatre School is a not-fbr-protii, 501(c)(3) organisation.
This parcel is located very near the Chimacum General Crossroads at the SR 19/20
Intersection. Chimacum has been the home of the Olympic Music Festival for many years
and more currently the home of Chimacum Corner Fannstand, Farm's Reach Restaurant
and fancily farms with public facilities such as P'innriver Parm. \Qt. Townsend Creamery
is making plans tier a possible store, restaurant, attd bed and breakfast directly across the
street from The Paradise Theatre School. "There is a "Chinwcutn Renaissance" happening
at the present time, and The Paradise Theatre School, anon-profit arts organization. is an
ideal addition for cultural and economic development in this growing sustainable
community.
Historically, the building has been used as a public space for various commercial and
non-profit ventures.l3ctbre the 'theatre was used as a t}tcatre school, the building was
used as act antique store, a ballet school and an art school; it was origutally built in 1906
to be used as a Methodist Church for sermons, weddings, funerals, and other commuttit}=-
oriented gatherings.
The anticipated hour of operations for the public aze:
Classes: six days a week,l4 hours a day or evening w;' no more than I S students per
class rehearsal; and
Performances: 8:OU -10:30 pm on select'1'hursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings and
Sunday afrcrnoon totaling no more than 80 periomtanccs per year. 'lhcre-will-been-- -_
estimated 25 - 60 audience members per performance. ( ~ ~ Q ej ~~. ~ 'tI
Admissiou to classes, workshops, and performances will be chargecj expect for youth. -~
programs, which will be free of charge, and low-income adults who may receive
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scholarships and reduced or free admission. ,
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On-site parking is proposed for an estimated average of 25 cars with additieriat and- = •_,'r
overflow pazking on site for a total of approximately 20 cars. We understand that in the
past there w•as a concern expressed regarding parking aUneaz our si[c: It is important to
note that this occurred during an outdoor perfimnance when an unexpected and
unprecedented ntunbcr ofpeople attended a play. The outdoor plays are now conducted at
H. J. Carroll Park, free of charge to the public.
There will be two theatre instructors living on site in a separate dwelling unit.
Who we are: The Paradise Theatre School is a leading educational and culhral force nn
the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, encouraging discipline and theatrical risk-
taking in our students, producing uncompromising new plays and adaptations of the
highest quality, and addressing the problems and possibilities of our times.
What we do: Offer classes and performances to the residents, including low-income
youth and adults, of Jefferson County and its visitors.
Why we do it: The Paradise creates community by advocating for the audiences and
students we serve in all the work we do. We arc committed to making The Paradise
Theatre School's unflinching creative aesthetic accessible to the widest possible audience.
At The Paradise, our ambition is to create an educational experience so astonishing,
thought provoking, and of such high quality that uninitiated students are moved to attend
local arts events, and then moved again to be expressive artists in their own right.
Comtnunity members who are supported in attending theatrical classes and perfonnanccs
benefit from experiences that can result in wider scholastic attd employntcnt options, as
well as increased potential for civic engagement. Our friends at the Jefferson County
Bard College Clemente Course in the Nttmcrnities have demonstrated that low•cr income
citizens who receive access to studies in the Humanities for the lust time in their lives
experience growing levels of civic engagement attd self-sustainability. VVe note similar
results from students and attendees of our progranmting.
W'e wish to note that Jefferson County is not overrun by Utcatrc instructional programs or
live theatre. We believe The Pazadise Theatre School is an essential ingredient in the
cultural and much-needed economic revival of the Chimacum area.
The Paradise ~1'hcatre School practices anon-discrimination policy of dignity and
independence for its students which prohibits discrimination and harassment and protects
the right to be free of hate activity based on race; color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, n_ ational c~riain,
political alTiliation, or veteran status. _ ~ = ~I `;;~
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Vv'e hope you will understand our lack of familiarity with this type of application and
hope that, if we made any errors. you will inlimn us so that w•e may correct theta
inunediately.
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We do request prior notification for purposes of re~~iew or inspection Otu contact
information can be found below.
The Paradise Theatre School will deeply appreciate your serious consideration of our
reques[, and we thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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deForest Walker,
President
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The Paradise Theatre School
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Chimacum 1~'A 98325
360-643-3493
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MLA11-00250 UDC Text Amendment:
Minimum Acreage Requirement for
Small-scale Recreation & Tourist Uses
Submitted by Applicant:
Van Beuzekom/Paradise Theater School, Chimacum
Proposed Text Revisions:
• JCC 18.10.080 Definition for "Historic site, structure, landmark"
JCC 18.20.350 Performance Standards for Small-scale Recreation & Tourist Uses
JCC 18.10.080 H. Definitions
Biil Format:
"Historic site, structure or landmark" means a site. structure~r, building. district, or object of
erftstanding-archaeological, architectural, historical, or cultural significance. This is shown by its
listing, or.its determination of eligibility_forljsting, designatier~-as swch-byin the National Register of
Historic Places arthe Washington State~2eg+ster of#+sferic-RlacesHeritaae Register, desig~~ationas
a+z-1}fstorrc landmark , or determined to be contributing to the character and/or historical significance
of a district any soh-str~ture or-#eatt~r~for which the State Historic Preservation Officer has made a
determination of sigr•~eligibilitxpursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act. This definition also applies to a site structure building district or o^ie^` cf archaeological.
architectural historical or cultural significance shown by its designation. or determination of eligibility
for designation, by a locallurisdiction or its inclusion in the Washinaton State Inventor/ cf Cultural
Resources as administered by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservaticn
Clean Copy:
"Historic site, structure or landmark" means a site, structure, building, district, or object of
archaeological, architectural, historical or cultural significance. This is shown by its listing. or its
determination of eligibility for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places, the Washington
Heritage Register, or determined to be contributing to the character and/or historical significance of a
district for which the State Historic Preservation Officer has made a determination of eligibility
pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This definition also applies to a site,
structure, building, district, or object of archaeological, architectural, historical or cultural significance
shown by its designation, or determination of eligibility for designation, by a local jurisdiction, or its
inclusion in the Washington State Inventory of Cultural Resources as administered by the Department
of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
JCC 18.20.350 Small-scale recreation and tourist uses.
Performance and Use-Specific Standards
Bill Format:
(3)(b) Unless a larger parcel size is specified, minimum lot size shall be five acres, except that no
minimum lot size is required for parcels that include a historic site structure or landmark
Clean Cogv:
(3)(b) Unless a larger parcel size is specified. minimum lot size shall be five acres, except that no
minimum lot size is required for parcels that include a historic site, structure or landmark.
(See attached for felt code sectronJ
MLAt 1.250 Proposed Text ?age 2 of 2 9-21 ~ t 2
MLA31-250 UDC Text Amendment:
Minimum Acreage Requirement for Small-scale Recreation & Tourist Uses
Full code section -Proposed revision at (3)(b) on Page 2
JCC 18.20.350 Small-scale recreation and tourist uses.
(1) Small-Scale Recreation and Tourist Uses Small-scale recreational and tourist uses rely on a rural location and setting
and provide opportunities to diversify the economy of rural Jefferson County by utilizing the county's abundant
recreational opportunities and scenic and natural amenities in an environmentally sensitive manner consistent with the
rural character of the county. Upon approval pursuant to this code, these types of uses may be conducted in the land use
districts speGfed in Table 3-1 in JCC 18,"5.040 and as provided for in small-scale recreation and tourist (SRT) overlay
districts under JCC 18.15.572. Agritourism on designated agricultural lards is regulated in JCC 18.20.030, agricultural
activities and accessory uses. The following list of uses is not intended to be exhaustive. but rather is intended to be
illustrative of the types of small-scale recreation or tourist uses-
(a) Aerial recreational activities such as balloon rides, glider and parachute events;
(b) Animal preserves and game farms;
(c) Equestrian centers, on parcels 10 acres or larger in size:
(d) Campgrounds and camping facilities;
(e) Commercial fishing ponds;
(f) Cultural festivals:
(g) Miniature golf, not to exceed a gross use area of one acre;
(h) Model hobby parks and sites on parcels 10 acres or larger in size;
(i) Outdoor recreational equipment rental andlor guide services;
Q) Outdoor shooting and archery ranges;
(k) Private hunting or fishing camps;
(I) Public display gardens;
(m) Recreational off-road vehicle (ORV) and all terrain vehicle (ATV) parks and recreational areas on parcels 20
acres or larger in size;
(n) Recreational, cultural or religious conference center/retreat facilities on parcels 10 acres or larger in size:
(o) Recreational vehicle parks, travel trailer parks, and commercial campgrounds on parcels at least five acres in
size;
(p) Rural restaurants, only when associated with a primary recreational or tourist use: and
(2) Unnamed Small-Scale Recreation or Tourist Uses. Other uses not specifically named above may be classified as
small-scale recreational and tourist uses by the administrator, subject to the provisions of this sectien, upon
documentation by the applicant that the proposed use is dependent upon a particular rural location or setting and is
consistent with the intent and applicaUOn of RCW 38.7CA_070(5)(d) and the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan,
t:ILi+t 1-254 Proposed Text Page 1 of 7
JCC 1&.20,350 Smali-sca?e Recreation & Tourist Uses {SRT) 5-21-12
(3) A small-scale recreation or tourist use shall meet the requirements of this code (except as provided for in SRT overlay
districts per JCC 18 ? 5.5721, including the provisions of JCC 18 20290, Recreational developments, JCC 1820 ? 40,
Commercial uses -Standards for site development, and the following standards:
(a) Small-scale recreation or fauns[ uses may include limited and commensurately scaled commercial facilities
intended to serve chose small-scale recreational or tourist uses (e.g., a gift shop, delicatessen, convenience
store, or associated retail sales and services); provided, that the applicant can demonstrate the following to the
satisfaction of the approving authority thaT.
(i) The pnnclpal demand for the commercial facilities is derived from the pnnclpa+ recreatonal or tourist use
and not the existing and projected rural population;
(ii) The associated commercial activities shall be clearly accessory to and dependent upon the primary
recreational or tourist uses;
(iii) The associated commercial activities. in addition to the principal recreational or tourist use, will not have
a measurable detrimental traffic. noise. visual or public safety impact on adjacent properties;
(iv) The use and associated structure is clearly appropr+ate and compatible in scale, size, design and
function with surrounding uses and environment:
(v) The use will not constitute new urban development in a rural area;
(vi) The public facilities and services provided are limited to those necessary to serve the assocated
commercial activities and the principal small-scale recreational or tcurist use rn a manner that does not
permit low-density sprawl; and
(vii) All other applicable requirements and standards in this UDC are met.
(b) Unless a larger parcel size is specified, minimum lot size shall be five acres except that no minimum lot size
+s recurred for parcels that +nlccde a historic s;te. st;uclure or landmark
(c) Only one small-scale recreational or tourist use shall be avowed per legal lot of record, with the except+on of
rural restaurants.
(d) Only those buildings or areas specifically approved by the county may be used in the conduct of the business.
re) Parking shall be contained on-site and provided in conformance with this code, including JCC 18.30.100 and
18.30.130.
(f) All act:vines shall, at a minimum, be screened from the view of adjacent residential uses subject to the
landscaping and screening requirements of JCC 18.30.130 and set back a suff~c:ent distance from all rear and
side property lines to protect the character of adjacent and surrounding properties and uses. The approving
authority may authorize variations to the setbacks estabGShed ~n Table 6-1 in JCC 18.30.650 in order to ensure
that any small-scale recreation or tourist use or structure. when proposed in or adjacent to a rural residential
(RR) district, shall be compatible with and not disruptive to the character of existing and ant:c+pated future uses in
the district.
(g} All small-scale recreat~en or tourist uses shall utilize local access or minor collector roads for primary access
evhenever practicable. Access off of state rouses, arterials, or major collector roads may be allowed if access
improvements or a traffic analysis assures mobility is not degraded.
fh) Structures shall comply with the landscape, lighting, site coverage, and design standards set forth in Chapter
18 30 JCC.
69LA' 1-250 Proposed Tex, Page 2 cf 7
JCC [8.20.350 Srnall-state Recreation & Tourist Uses (SRT} 9.21-t2
(i) Any small-scale recreational or tourist use development allowed under this section that proposes to include
permanent occupancy on-site residential development may only be permitted subject to:
(i) The underlying rural residential density;
(ii) A master planned resort (MPR) district designation subject to a legislative action to amend the
Comprehensive Plan; or
(iii) That necessary for on-site management (e.g., a caretaker's residence).
(j) For any small-scale recreation or tourist use, the county shall impose such reasonable conditions (e.g.,
location and size restrictions, design standards, landscape buffers, setbacks. etc.) as are found necessary by the
approving authority to ensure that the activity or use, due to proximity, location or intensity
(i) Is compatible with the rural character of adjacent lands and shorelines, including forestry, agriculture.
and mineral lands of long-term commercial significance;
(iij Does not disrupt the character of any surrounding permitted uses;
(iii) Is adequately served by public facilities and services (including roadway level of service and minimum
fire flow requirements) without the need to extend those services in a manner that promotes low density
sprawl:
(iv) Adequately protects environmentally sensitive areas including surface and groundwater resources. and
(v) Would not cumulatively. in combination with the effects of existing development (or gwen the probable
development of subsequent projects with similar effects) in the vicinity (i.e., within one mile) of the proposed
use. create a development pattern that constitutes low density sprawl; require the extension of public
facilities or expansion of public services in a manner that promotes low density sprawl; or be otherwise
incompatible with or injurious to the rural character of the area:
(vi) For designated agricultural lands, converts as little land with prime agricultural soils as practicable into
nonagricultural use.
(k) If the preceding conditions (in subsection (3)Q) of this section) cannot be met to the satisfaction of the
approving authority, the use shall be denied
(4) Expansion of Existing Small-Scale Recreational and Tourist Facilities.
(a) Where alteration, modification, or expansion of existing smaN-scale recreation and tourism facilities would
increase the scope, scale or intensity of the use or facilities (e.g.. adding meal service or new recreational
facilities adding new conference or lodging facilities), the proposal shall be subject to a condifonal use permit
and must demonstrate that the expansion of the existing use or location is reliant upon a rural location and
setting.
(bj The approving autherity may attach reasonable performance standards and:or conditions to ensure that
alteration and expansion of such uses have minimal adverse impacts on surrounding areas and uses, maintains
the rural character of the area; does not constitute low density sprawl and is in compliance with RCW
36.70A 07G(5}(d).
(c) Any alteration, modification or expansion of an existing small-scale recreation or tourist use shall require site
plan approval consistent with the standards and requirements of this code.
(5) Aerial Recreational Activities. Aerial recreational activities may be approved as a small-scale recreation use provided
the fol(ow~ng standards are mef
MLA11-25G Propcsec "ex. Page 3 cf 7
JCC ~&.2C.35;~ Small-scale Recreation & Tourist Uses (SRTj 9-21-12
(a) No permanent structures or improvements are reeuired to carry out the activity
(b) The proposal will comply with all FAA regulations;
(c) For recreational aerial activities on designated agricultural resource land, the proposal will not remove lantls
from agricultural production or substantially interfere directly or indirectly with the continued agricuitural use of the
parcel; and
(d) Minimum lot size may be increased by the administrator based on the site area required to safely undertake
the aciiv~ty.
(6) Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, Travel Trailer Park, or Commercial Campground.
(a) The use of any parcel for an RVJcampground park and any modifications to an existing RV/campground park
shall comply with the following standards and requirements:
(i) The minimum parcel area for an RV/trailer park or commercial campground shall be five acres. The
maximum area of any parcel devoted to the principal RVltravel trailer or commercial campground use shall
not exceed 20 acres:
(ii) The maximum density of any RVltravel trailer or commercial campground approved under this code shall
not exceed 60 spaces:
(iii) No RV shall be located anywhere but in an RV space and only one RV shall be located within any RV
space:
(iv) All RV, travel trailer, recreational park trailer and campground uses ir. new RV/travel trailer and
commercial campgrounds (approved after the effective date of this UDCI shall be limited to a temporary
occupancy not to exceed nine months;
(v) The minimum width for a parcel containing an RV park shall be 300 feet. except that portions of the
parcel intended only for general vehicular entrances and exits may be as narrow as 50 feet;
(vi} No part of any RV/campground park shall be used for the parking or storage of any heavy equipment;
(vii} No home occupation or business shall be operated from an RV/campground Dark except for the
resident manager and as allowed in subsection (3)(a) of this section;
(viii} A responsible caretaker, owner, or manager shall be placetl in charge of any RV/campground park to
keep all grounds, facilities and equipment in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition, and shall be
answerable to the owner for any violation of the provisions of this title or any other ordinance:
(ix) An on-site caretaker or manager s residence is allowed: and
{x; Allowable accessory uses and improvements may include facilities for:
(A) Picnicking;
(B) Boating;
(C) Fishing;
(D) Swimming;
(E) Outdoor games;
f~1LA11-250 Proposed Text Page 4 of 7
JCC 18.20.350 Sma!I-scale Recreation & Tounsl lies ($RT} 9.21-12
(F) Miniature golf courses:
(G) Mechanical amusements; and
(H) Other sports and activities.
(b) Layout and Design Specifications. The following layout and design specifications shall apply to any
RV!campground park.
(i) A buffer area shall be provided immediately within all boundaries. The required buffer area shall be a
minimum of 100 feet in depth within all common property boundaries or public streets. Variable width
buffers may be considered based upon topography and design considerations;
(ii) No RV or camp site may be located within a buffer area;
(iii) No building or structure may be erected or placed within a buffer area. except a sign or fence;
(iv) No refuse disposal area shall be located within a buffer area;
(v) No plant materials may be deposited or removed within a buffer area except as a part o1 a recognized
landscaping scheme or except for emergency access;
(vi) Only roads which cross the buffer, are as close to right angles as practicable, and connect directly with
the road system containeC within the remainder of the park shall be permitted within a buffer area; no road
shall traverse the buffer area and give direct access from any public road to any RV space or camp site;
(vii) The road system shall comply with the standards and specifications for roads pursuant to Chapter
18_30 JCC;
(viii) Adequate off-street parking spaces shall be provided;
(ix) Each RV space shall have sufficient unobstructed access to. or frontage on, an RV park road, so as to
permit the movement of RVs;
(xi) All refuse containers shall have an animal-proof lid and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition Garbage and refuse shall be disposed of in such a manner to control flies, rodents and odors;
(xiq All utilities, including electrical power and teleohone lines, shall be installed underground;
(xiii) All roads, walkways, grouped-bay parking and service areas shall be provided with lighting adequate to
ensure the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
(xiv) Central comfort stations and similar central facilities may be permitted;
(xv) Adequately sized wastev+ater disposal facilities shall be required and must be approved by the
Jefferson County environmental health department.
(7) Equestrian Center, Uncovered and covered facilities for commerc!al boarding, training, teaching, breeding and rental
of horses including facilities for shows and competitive events, and riding trails. This does not include stables used solely
for breeding or boarding of horses An equestrian center may be permitted when the following standards are met:
h1Lk11-25~ Prcpcsed'ext Paae 5 of ?
JCC ?8.X.350 Small-scale Recreation & Tourist Uses (S:RT) 9-21-12
(a) All setbacks to the stable structure (does not include facilities for riding, training or exercising horses. such as
a riding arena) shall be at least 50 feet from any property line and 100 feet from any existing residence, except
the oevner's or caretaker's dwelling(s);
(b) Facilities for nding, training or exercising horses shall be at least 25 feet from any property line and at least
100 feet from any existing residence except the owner's or caretaker's dwelling(s):
(c) Riding trails are not considered nding, training or exercising facilities and are not subject to this standard;
(d) The administrator may authorize a reduced setback for equestrian facilities; prcvided, that the county may
impose conditions of approval to mitigate any adverse impacts which may result from granting the reduced
setback;
{e) An animal vraste management plan shall accompany the application. The plan shall be prepared in
consultation with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), local conservation district, or similar
agency,
(f) Adequate parking, traffic management. and dust management shall be provided for horse shows wdh stables
with more than 20 stalls;
(g) Public address systems using loud speakers shall only be used between 10-00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m .
(h) A tack shop may be provided when it is only for the use of owners of horses boarded at the stable or event
participants;
(i) An on-site caretaker or manager's residence is allowed, and
(j) A parcel size of nct less than 10 acres shall be required.
(8) Outdoor Shooting Ranges. Outdoor shooting ranges are subject to the following standards:
(a) They shall be located, designed, constructed and operated to prevent the likelihood of discharge of
ammunition beyond the boundaries of the parcel where they occur;
(b) The National Rifle Association's Range Manual shah be consulted and used in the development and
operation of ranges: Articles 1. 2, and 3 of the safety recommendations for outdoor shooting ranges shall be
used as minimum guidelines in the design and construction of shooting ranges;
(c) Warning and trespass signs advising of the range operation shall be placed on the perimeter of the property
at intervals no greater than 50 feet;
(d) The shooting areas shall be surrounded by an eight-foot-high noise barrier in the form of an earth berm or
wall, or be located in a minimal eight-fool deep depression;
(e) The minimum lot size for an outdoor riFle. trap, skeet or pistol range used by an organization shall be 10
acres. For an outdoor archery range used by an organization, minimum lot size shall be five acres:
(f) No structure or shooting areas associated with a shooting range shall be located closer than 100 feet to any
lot I~ne;
(g) A minimum location of 500 feet is required from any occupied dwelling other than the dwelling of the owner,
(h) All shooting areas must be completely fenced; and
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JCC t 8,20 350 Small-scale Recreation & Tcurist Uses (SR ~) 9-21-t 2
;9) Rural Recreational Lodging or Cabins for Overnight Rental and Recreational Cultural or Religious Conference
Center;Retreat Facilities. Rural recreational lodging or cabins for overnight rental and conference retreat facilities are
subject to the following standards
{a) Minimum parcel size is 10 acres:
(b) Fifteen built cabins or bedrooms for overnight lodging comprising up to 6,000 square feet of gross floci diea
are allowed for every 10 acres of parcel size, up tc a maximum of 30 rooms or cabins comprising no more than
12,000 sauare feet of total building area over the entire site, excluding a caretaker's or manager's residence;
(c} Lcdg!ng operators may not allow any person to occupy overnight lodging on the premises for more than three
months in any year;
(d) New residential development shall not be permitted. New residential development includes the subdivision or
sale of land for year-round or second-home residential housing that is owner-occupied or rented;
(e) An on-site caretaker or manager's residence is allowed:
(f) A conditional use permit subject to a Type III approval process, which includes a public hearing, shall be
required.
(10) Rurat Restaurants. Rural restaurants may be allowed as small-scale recreational and tourist uses, subject to the
following standards,
(a) Only when associated with and subordinate to a primary recreational or tourist use;
(b} Indoor dining facilities shall not exceed a total of 50 seats, including outdoor seating, unless it can be
demonstrated that a larger capacity facility is needed to serve the demand generated by the primary recreational
or tourist use:
(c) The structure shall constitute no greater than 5.000 square feet of gross floor area;
(d) Drive-through food service is prohibited. This does not include espresso stands. [Ord. 8-Ofi § 1)
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JCC 18.20.35G Sma!I-scale Recreation & Tourist Uses fSRT) 9-21-12
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, JCC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC), the Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not to place on DCD work plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental EIS (SETS) is required, the applicant
works under the supervision of the SEPA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft EIS (DEIS). This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of the EIS and a public comment period for the DEIS. SEPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCD staff report will reference the DEIS or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing per JCC 18.45.090(2)(b); and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per WAC 365-195-620.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearing, JCC 18.45.090(3), to solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in JCC
18.45.080(1)(b) and (1)(c), as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in JCC 18.45.080(1)(b) and (1)(c), as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change In the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at least seven days prior to the Board's decision.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, JCC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCCj, the Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not to place on DCD work plan.
3, DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental EIS (SEIS) is required, the applicant
vrorks under the supervision of the SEPA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft EIS (DEIS}. This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of the. EIS and a public comment period for the. DEIS. SEPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCO staff report will reference the DEIS or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing per JCC 18.45.090(2)(b); and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per WAC 365-195-620.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearing,lCC 18.45.040(3}, to solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in 1CC
18.45.080(1}(b)and (1)(c), as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in JCC 18.45.080(1)(b)and (1)(c), as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at !east seven bays prior to the Board's decision.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, JCC 18.4S.09U, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC), the Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not to place on DCD work plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental EIS (SEISI is required, the applicant
works under the supervision of the SEPA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft EIS (DEIS). This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of [he EIS and a public comment period for the DEIS. SEPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCD staff report will reference the DEIS or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior [o the date of the hearing per JCC 18.45.090(2)(b); and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per WAC 365-195-620.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearing, JCC 18.45.090(3), to solicit testimony,
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using [he site-specific criteria set forth in JCC
18.45.080(i)(b) and ('1)(c), as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in JCC 18.45.080(1)(b) and (1)(cj, as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at least seven days prior [o the Board's decision.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Cede, JCC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SCPA), WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC), the Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal,
2. DCD staff provides preliminary revieev of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not [o place on DCD work plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental EIS (SETS} is required, the applicant
works under [he supervision of the SEPA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft EIS (DEIS). This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of the EIS and a public comment period for the DEIS. SEPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCD staff report will reference the DEIS or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing per JCC 18.45.090(2)(b); and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per WAC 365195-620.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearing, JCC 18.45.090(3), to solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in JCC
18.45.080(7)(b)ond (1}(c}, as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in JCC 18.45.080(1)(b) and (1)(c), as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at least seven days prior tc the Board's decision,
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, 1CC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act {SEPAJ, WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC), the Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not to place on DCD work plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental CIS (SEIS) is required, the applicant
works under the supervision of the SF.PA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft EIS (DEIS}. This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of the EIS and a public comment period for the DEIS. SCPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of [he Planning Commission process.
b. The DCD staff report will reference the DEIS or FElS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing per 1CC 18.45.090(2)(b); and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per WAC 365-145-620.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearinn„ JCC 18.45.090(3}, [o solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in 1CC
18.45.080f 1)(b) and (1}(c), as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in 1CC 18.45.080(1)(b}snd (i){c), as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at least seven days prior to the Board's decision.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, JCC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), WAC 797-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed beloev.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC), [he Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not to place on DCD work plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When ar. Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental EIS (SETS) is required, the applicant
works under the supervision of the SEPA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft Ely (DEIS). This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of the EIS and a public comment period for the DEIS. SEPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCD staff report will reference the DEIS or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent [o amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing Der JCC 18.45.090(2)(b); and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per LNAC 365-195-620.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearing,lCC 18.45.090(3), [o solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in 1CC
78.45A8p{7j(b) and (1)(c), as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in 1CC 18.45.080(1)(b) and (1)(c), as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued al least seven days prior to the Board's decision.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, JCC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCCj, the Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the. proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not to place on DCD tivork plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental EIS (SEIS) is required, [he applicant
works under the supervision of the SEPA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft EIS (DEISj. This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of the EIS and a public comment period for the DEIS. SEPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCU staff report will reference the DE)S or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing per 1CC 18.45.090(2)(6); and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per WAC 365-195-620.
s. The PC shall hold a public hearing, JCL 18.45.090(3), to solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in 1CC
18.45.080(1)(6) and (1j(c), as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in JCC 18.45.080(1)(6} and (1j(cj, as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at least seven days prior to the Board's decision.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, 1CC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC}, the Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not to place on DCD evork plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental EIS (SETS) is required, the applicant
works under the supervision of the SEPA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft EIS (DEIS). This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of the EIS and a public comment period fur the DEIS. SEPA is an administrative revieev
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCD staff report will reference the DEIS or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the deveiopment regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing per JCC 18.45.090(2){b); and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per WAC 365195-620.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearing, JCC 18.45.090(3), to solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in 1CC
18.45.080(1)(b) and (1)(c), as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in JCC 18.45.080(1}(b) and (1)(c), as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at least seven days prior to the Board's decision.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, JCC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC), the Planning Commission (PCJ or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on whether or not to place on DCD work plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS} or Supplemental ElS (SETS) is required, the applicant
works under the supervision of the SEPA Responsible Official to provide special studies and
prepare [he Draft EIS (DEIS). This process includes a public scoping meeting to determine the
scope of the EIS and a public comment period for the DEIS. SEPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCD staff report will reference the DEIS or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing per JCC 18.45.090(2}(b); and
b. At least 5U days prior to final adoption per WAC 365195-520.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearing, JCC 18.45.090(3), to solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in JCC
18-45.080(1)(bl and (1)(c), as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in JCC 78.45.080(1)(b) and (1)(c), as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at least seven days prior to the Board's decision.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment Process
UDC amendments are governed by Jefferson County Code, JCC 18.45.090, and subject to review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), WAC 197-11. The UDC amendment process can be simplified to 8
Steps detailed below.
1. Amendment initiated by Department of Community Development (DCD) staff, the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCCj, the Planning Commission (PC) or by application submittal.
2. DCD staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and presents to BoCC for direction
on evhether or not to place on DCD work plan.
3. DCD staff reviews the amendment, prepares a staff report and makes recommendation.
a. When an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or Supplemental EIS (SETS) is required, the apolicant
works under the supervision of the SEPA Responsible 0((icial to provide special studies and
prepare the Draft EIS (DEIS). This process includes a public scoping meeting to determme the
scope of the EIS and a public comment period for the DEIS. SEPA is an administrative review
that may occur outside of the Planning Commission process.
b. The DCD staff report will reference the DEIS or FEIS as applicable.
4. Notice of Intent to amend the development regulations shall be provided, and public hearing before
the PC is scheduled
a. At least 10 days prior to the, date of the hearing per JCC 18.45.090(2)(bj; and
b. At least 60 days prior to final adoption per WAC 365-195-620.
5. The PC shall hold a public hearing, JCC 18.45.090(3), to solicit testimony.
6. The PC shall make a recommendation to the BoCC using the site-specific criteria set forth in JCC
18.45.080(1)(b)ana (1)(cj, as applicable.
7. The BoCC shall consider the proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting and apply the
criteria set forth in JCC 18.45.080(1)(b)ana (1)(c), as applicable.
8. The BoCC may adopt the PC recommendation or may conclude a change in the recommendation is
necessary.
a. A change requires the Board conduct its own public hearing and comply with notice
requirements.
b. The FEIS shall be issued at least seven days prior to the Board's decision.