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Kittitas County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

15 ALLOWED USES

§ 17.15.010 Categories of uses established.

This chapter establishes permitted, permitted administrative, administrative conditional use and conditional uses, by zone, for all properties within Kittitas County. All uses in a given zone are one (1) of four (4) types:
1. 
Permitted use. Land uses allowed outright within a zone classification and subject to provisions within the Kittitas County Code.
2. 
Permitted administrative use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone classification following review under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60B.
3. 
Administrative conditional use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone classification following review under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60A.
4. 
Conditional use. Land uses which may be permitted within a zone classification following review and hearing under the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.60A.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2016-023, 2016)

§ 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. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2013-012, 2013)

§ 17.15.030 Interpretation of tables.

1. 
Legend. The following letters have the following meanings when they appear in the box at the intersection of the column and the row:
P
Permitted Use
PA
Permitted Administrative Use
AC
Administrative Conditional Use
CU
Conditional Use
2. 
Definitions. Uses defined in KCC Chapter 17.08 are indicated with an asterisk (*).
3. 
Additional Use-Related Conditions. The small numbers (superscript) in a cell indicate additional requirements or detailed information for uses in specific zones. Those additional requirements can be found in the footnotes that follow each allowed use table. All applicable Federal, State and local requirements shall govern a use whether specifically identified in this chapter or not.
4. 
The Director has the authority to allow uses that are substantially similar to an allowed use listed on the table subject to the same review procedures as the substantially similar use. In such cases, all adjacent property owners shall be given official notification for an opportunity to appeal such decisions within ten working days pursuant to Title 15A of this code, Project permit application process, except in the case of PUDs located inside the UGA where determination of substantially similar uses shall be made by the planning commission during review of the development plan required under KCC § 17.36.030.
5. 
Accessory uses. The administrative official has the authority to permit uses that are customarily incidental to an allowed use listed on the table.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2013-012, 2013)

§ 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:
1. 
Resource Lands
a. 
Commercial Agriculture
b. 
Commercial Forest
2. 
Rural Non-LAMIRD Lands
a. 
Rural Residential
i. 
Agriculture 5
ii. 
Rural 5
iii. 
Planned Unit Development
b. 
Rural Working
i. 
Agriculture 20
ii. 
Forest and Range
c. 
Rural Recreation
i. 
Master Planned Resort
ii. 
General Commercial
iii. 
Rural Recreation
iv. 
Planned Unit Development
3. 
Rural LAMIRD Lands
a. 
Residential
b. 
Residential 2
c. 
Agriculture 3
d. 
Agriculture 20
e. 
Rural 3
f. 
Rural 5
g. 
Limited Commercial
h. 
General Commercial
i. 
Highway Commercial
j. 
Light Industrial
k. 
General Industrial
l. 
Forest Range
m. 
Planned Unit Development
4. 
Urban Lands
a. 
Residential
b. 
Urban Residential
c. 
Agriculture 3
d. 
Rural 3
e. 
Rural 5
f. 
Limited Commercial
g. 
General Commercial
h. 
Highway Commercial
i. 
Light Industrial
j. 
General Industrial
k. 
Forest Range
l. 
Planned Unit Development
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013)

§ 17.15.050 Allowed uses in resource lands.

17.15.050.1 Resource Use Table
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
*See KCC Chapter 17.08 Definitions
Resource
Commercial
Agriculture
Commercial
Forest
A. Agriculture
Animal boarding*
P
P
Animal Crematory*
P
 
Agricultural Enhanced Uses*
P29
P29
Agriculture processing*
CU16
 
Agriculture production*
P
P
Agriculture sales*, Produce Farm
P15 / AC27
 
Agriculture sales
CU
 
Dairy
CU
CU
Feedlot*
CU
CU
Grazing*
P
P
Marijuana Processing*
 
 
Marijuana Production*
 
 
Marijuana, retail sales*
 
 
Nurseries
P
 
Riding academies
CU
 
Small-scale event facility*
AC 24 / CU
 
U-Pick/U-Cut Operations*
AC 28
AC 28
Farm Visit*
AC 28
 
Commercial Activities associated with agriculture*
AC
 
B. Civic Cultural Uses
Cemetery
P 12
P 12
Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges*
AC 23
 
Cultural and educational facilities
 
 
Libraries
 
 
Meeting facilities
 
 
Museums and galleries
 
 
Religious institutions*
CU
 
School, public or private*
CU 11
 
Interpretive Center*
 
 
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-agriculture products
 
 
Bank
 
 
Bed and breakfast*
AC
 
Clinic*
 
 
Day care facilities*
 
 
Funeral home/mortuary
 
 
Hospital*
 
 
Hospital, animal or veterinary*
 
 
Hotel/motel
 
 
Office*
 
 
Restaurant
 
 
Retail sales,* general
 
 
Retail sales,* lumber and building materials
 
 
Retail sales,* vehicles and equipment
 
 
Services
 
 
Shooting range*
CU 22
CU 22
Taverns
 
 
Temporary sales office
 
 
Vehicle/equipment service and repair*
P 21
 
D. Industrial
Airport*
P 19
P 20
Asphalt/concrete plants
 
 
Explosives, storage or manufacture
 
 
Forest product processing* (portable)
 
P
Forest product processing* (permanent)
 
CU
Freighting and trucking yard or terminal*
 
 
Hazardous waste storage*
 
 
Hazardous waste treatment*
 
 
Impound/towing yard*
 
 
Junkyard*
 
 
Manufacturing*
 
 
Mini-warehouse
 
 
Refuse disposal/recycle*
CU
CU
Research laboratories
 
 
Wastewater treatment
 
 
Warehousing and distribution
PA 26 /CU 25
 
Wholesale business
 
 
E. Recreation
Campground*
 
CU 17
Golf course*
 
 
Guest ranch or Guest Farm*
CU
 
Parks and playgrounds*
 
P 14
Recreation, indoor*
 
 
Recreation, outdoor*
 
P 17
Recreational vehicle storage
 
 
Stadium
 
 
Trails
PA
PA
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit*
PA 4
PA 4
Adult family home*
P 9
P 9
Boarding house
 
 
Convalescent home
 
 
Dwelling, single-family*
P
P
Dwelling, two-family*
P
 
Dwelling, multiple-family*
 
 
Farm labor shelter*
CU 2
Group home*
 
 
Home occupation*
P 7
P 7
Manufactured home*
P
P
Manufactured home park
 
 
Mobile home
P 5
P 5
Non-accessory storage structure
P
P
Special care dwelling*
P 6
P 6
Temporary trailers
P 10
P 10
G. Resource
Forestry*
P
P
Forest product sales*
 
P
Mining and excavation*
CU 13
P
Rock crushing*
 
P
H. Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle infrastructure*
P 3
P 3
Public facilities*
PA 18
PA 18
Solar Power Production Facilities
30
30
Utilities
P 1 /ACU 1 /CU 1
P 1 /ACU 1 /CU 1
Watershed management activities*
PA
PA
17.15.050.2 Footnotes Associated with Resource Use Table
1.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
2.
Provided:
 
a.
The shelters are used to house farm laborers on a temporary or seasonal basis only, regardless of change of ownership, if it remains in farm labor-needed status;
 
b.
The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
 
c.
The number of shelters shall not exceed four per 20 contiguous acres of land area;
 
d.
The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
 
e.
Should the parent agricultural operation cease or convert to non-agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable buildings and health regulations.
3.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
4.
Subject to the following requirements:
 
a.
The parcel must be at least three acres in size;
 
b.
Only one ADU shall be allowed per lot;
 
c.
The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 sqare feet;
 
d.
All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply;
 
e.
The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal, including providing adequate water supplies under RCW 19.27.097;
 
f.
No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
 
g.
The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
 
h.
An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling exists;
 
i.
The ADU must share the same driveway as the primary dwelling;
 
j.
ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit.
5.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
6.
Subject to the following requirements:
 
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located;
 
a.
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
 
b.
Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home;
 
c.
Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
 
d.
The special care dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
 
e.
The special care dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases;
 
f.
A special care dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an accessory dwelling unit exists.
 
g.
Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement of a manufactured home.
 
h.
Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
7.
No sign advertising a home occupation shall exceed 16 square feet in size. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. In-home daycares shall be limited to no more than six individuals receiving care in a 24-hour period.
8.
Maximum of four boarders and two bedrooms dedicated to the use.
9.
Pursuant to RCW 70.128.140.
10.
When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
11.
Existing schools are permitted; new schools require a conditional use permit.
12.
No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
13.
Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a conditional use permit.
14.
Washington State Natural Area Preserves and Natural Resource Conservation Areas are permitted outright.
15.
When located no more than 45 feet from the centerline of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
16.
Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the premises are permitted outright.
17.
Limited to campsites or primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC § 17.08.155A.
18.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits.
19.
When used primarily in conjunction with agricultural activities.
20.
For emergency and forest related management uses and practices only.
21.
Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance.
22.
Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations. Shooting ranges may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone. Shooting ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. In considering proposals for the location of shooting ranges a detailed site plan shall be required; the Hearings Examiner's review of said site plan and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited, to the following criteria:
 
a.
The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
 
b.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range Sourcebook."
 
c.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
 
d.
Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3) as currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
23.
Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges).
24.
Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight events shall occur within a calendar year.
25.
Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to agricultural products.
26.
Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
27.
An administrative conditional use permit is required when enhanced agricultural sales or sales of goods produced offsite are provided and/or when the farm stand is located more than 45 feet from the centerline of the public street or highway.
28.
When enhanced agricultural sales are provided.
29.
Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking establishments and/or event facilities for seminars or other social gatherings are limited to 4,000 square feet of total indoor floor area.
30.
Pursuant to KCC § 17.61C.050 and § 17.61C.060.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2018-018, 2018; Ord. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2023-010, 2023; Ord. 2025-011, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.15.060 Allowed uses in rural non-LAMIRD lands.

17.15.060.1 Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
* See KCC Chapter 17.08 Definitions
Rural Non-LAMIRD
Rural Residential
Rural Working
Rural Recreation
Rural Residential & Rural Recreation
Ag 548
Rural 548
Ag 2048
Forest & Range
Master Planned
General Commercial
Rural Recreation
PUD
A. Agriculture
Agricultural Enhanced Uses*
 
 
P54
P54
 
P54
 
 
Agricultural direct marketing activities*
P61
P61
P61
P61
 
 
 
 
Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities*
P62
P62
P62
P62
 
 
 
 
Agricultural expanded seasonal harvest festivities*
C
C
C
C
 
 
 
 
Animal boarding*
P
P
P
P
 
CU
CU
 
Agriculture processing*
CU 23
 
CU 23
CU **
 
P
 
 
Agriculture production*
P24
P
P
P24
P24
P24
P24
P24
Farm Stand,*
P22 / AC50
P22 / AC50
P22 / AC50
P22 / AC50
P22 / AC50
P
P22 / AC50
P22 / AC50
Agriculture Sales,*
CU
 
CU
 
 
P
 
 
Dairy
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
 
Feedlot*
 
 
CU
CU **
 
 
 
 
Grazing*
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Marijuana processing*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marijuana production*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marijuana, retail sales*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nurseries
P
P
P
CU **
 
P
CU 60
 
Riding academies
CU
 
CU
CU
CU
 
CU
 
Small-scale event facility*
AC 44 /CU
AC 44 /CU
AC 44 /CU
AC 44 /CU
 
 
 
 
U-Pick/U-Cut Operations*
P / AC50
CU
P / AC50
P / AC50
 
 
CU
 
Farm Visit
CU
CU
AC50
AC 50
CU
CU
CU
P51
Commercial Activities associated with agriculture*
AC
 
AC
 
 
 
 
 
B. Civic Uses / Community Services
Cemetery
P 21
P 21
P 21
CU **
P 21
P 21
P 21
P 21
Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges*
AC 43
AC 43
AC 3
AC 34
AC
 
AC
 
Cultural and education facilities
 
 
 
 
P
 
P
 
Libraries
 
 
CU 3
 
 
CU
 
 
Meeting facilities
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
Museums and galleries
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
Religious institutions
CU
 
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
 
Schools, public or private*
P 25
P 25
P 25
CU
 
 
CU
 
Interpretive Center*
 
 
AC
AC
 
 
AC
 
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-agriculture products
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
Bank
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
Bed and breakfast*
AC
AC
AC
AC **
 
 
AC
 
Clinic*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Day care facilities*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funeral home/mortuary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hospital*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hospital, animal or veterinary*
 
 
CU
 
 
CU
 
 
Hotel/motel
 
 
 
 
CU 6
 
 
 
Office*
 
 
 
 
 
P 17
 
 
Restaurant
 
 
 
CU 35
P
CU
CU
 
Retail sales,* general
 
 
 
CU 35
P
CU 18
CU 18
 
Retail sales,* lumber and building materials
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail sales,* vehicles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Services
 
 
 
 
P 20
CU 49
 
 
Shooting range*
 
 
CU 30
CU ** 30
 
 
CU 30
 
Tavern
 
 
 
CU 35
P
CU
 
 
Temporary sales office
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
Vehicle/equipment service and repair*
P 16
 
P 16
CU 35
P 41
P 41
 
 
D. Industrial
Airport*
CU
 
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
 
Asphalt/Concrete plants
 
 
 
CU 36
 
 
 
 
Explosives, storage or manufacture
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forest product processing* (portable)
P
P
CU
CU 34
 
 
 
 
Forest product processing* (permanent)
 
 
CU
CU **
 
 
 
 
Freighting and trucking yard or terminal*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hazardous waste storage*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hazardous waste treatment*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impound/towing yard*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Junkyard*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Manufacturing*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mini-Warehouse
 
 
 
CU 58
 
CU 14
 
 
Refuse disposal/recycle*
 
 
CU 19
CU 57
 
 
 
 
Research laboratories
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wastewater treatment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warehousing and distribution
PA 46
PA 46
PA 46 /CU 45
PA 46
 
 
 
 
Wholesale business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
E. Recreation
Campground*
CU 12
CU 12
CU 12
CU 12 P 53 **
CU 13
CU 12
CU 12
CU
Golf course*
CU
CU
CU
CU **
CU
 
CU
 
Guest ranch or guest farm*
CU
CU
CU
CU **
 
 
CU
 
Parks and playgrounds*
P
P
P 3
P
P
P
P
P
Recreation, indoor*
 
 
 
 
P
CU
CU
P
Recreation, outdoor*
AC
AC
CU
CU
AC
AC
AC
P
Recreational vehicle park*
CU
CU
 
 
CU
 
CU
CU
Recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair*
 
 
 
CU 59
 
 
 
 
Recreational vehicle storage
 
 
 
CU 26
 
 
CU 26
P 26
Stadiums
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trails
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit*
PA 27
PA 27
PA 27
PA 27 **
 
 
PA 27
PA 27
Adult family home*
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
Boarding house
 
 
CU 28
CU 28 **
 
 
 
 
Convalescent home
 
 
CU
CU **
 
 
 
 
Dwelling, single-family*
P 32
P 39
P
P 33
P 1
PA 2
P
P
Dwelling, two-family*
P
 
P 3
P 34
P 1
 
CU
P
Dwelling, multiple-family*
 
 
 
 
P 1
 
 
P
Farm labor shelter*
CU 4
 
CU 4
CU 4 **
 
 
 
 
Group home*
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Group Care Facility*
CU 55
CU
CU 55
CU
 
 
CU
 
Home occupation*
P/CU 5
P/CU 5
P/CU 5
P/CU 5 **
P/CU 5
 
P/CU 5
P/CU 5
Manufactured home*
P
P
P
P **
P
PA2
P
P
Manufactured home park
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mobile home
P 37
P 37
 
P 33
 
 
 
 
Non-accessory storage structure
P
P
P
P
P
 
P
P
Special care dwelling*
P29
P29
P29
P29
 
 
CU 29
P29
Temporary trailer
P 7
P 7
P 7
P 7 **
P 7
P 7
P 7
P 7
G. Resource
Forestry*
P
P
P
P 33
 
 
 
 
Forest product sales*
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
Mining and excavation*
CU
CU 38
CU
P 33
 
 
 
 
Rock crushing*
 
CU 38
 
P 33
 
 
 
 
H. Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle infrastructure*
P 31
P 31
P 31
P 31
P 31
P 31
P 31
P 26
Public facilities*
PA52
PA52
PA52
PA52
PA52
PA52
PA52
PA52
Solar Power Production Facilities
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
Utilities
P 9/ACU 9/CU 9
P 9/ACU 9/CU 9
P 10/ACU 10/CU 10
P 9/ACU 9/CU 9
P 11/ACU 11/CU 11
P 9/ACU 9/CU 9
P 9/ACU 9/CU 9
P 9/ACU 9/CU 9
Watershed management activities*
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
 
17.15.0060.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural Non-LAMIRD Use Table.
1.
Provided use is integrated into and supports the on-site recreational nature of the master planned resort and short-term visitor accommodation units constitute greater than 50% of the total resort accommodation units.
2.
No new residence shall be permitted except that related to the business or enterprises allowed in this zone such as janitor or night watchman. Any such residence shall meet the requirements of the residential zone.
3.
Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone. Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges).
4.
Provided:
 
a.
The shelters are used to house farm laborers on a temporary or seasonal basis only, regardless of change of ownership, if it remains in farm labor-needed status;
 
b.
The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
 
c.
The number of shelters shall not exceed four per 20 contiguous acres of land area;
 
d.
The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
 
e.
Should the parent agricultural operation cease or convert to non-agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable buildings and health regulations.
5.
No sign advertising a home occupation shall exceed 16 square feet in size. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. In-home daycares with six or fewer individuals receiving care in a 24-hour period are permitted; in-home daycares with seven to 12 individuals receiving care in a 24-hour period require a Conditional Use Permit.
6.
Provided short-term visitor accommodation units constitute greater than fifty percent (50%) of the total resort accommodation units.
7.
When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
8.
Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a Conditional Use.
9.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
10.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
11.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Limited to the capital facilities, utilities, and services necessary to maintain and operate the master planned resort.
12.
In considering proposals for location of campgrounds, the Board shall consider at a minimum the following criteria:
 
a.
Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances;
 
b.
Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with normal traffic flow;
 
c.
Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for buffering;
 
d.
Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking should be provided;
 
e.
Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the campground (i.e. health, water, sanitation).
13.
Campgrounds and Recreational vehicle sites with power and water are permitted; campgrounds and recreational vehicle sites without power and water require a conditional use permit.
14.
The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-warehouses:
 
a.
A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
 
b.
All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet;
 
c.
No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit;
 
d.
Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
 
e.
Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two (2) and shall not exceed forty (40) square feet each in area.
15.
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
16.
Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance.
17.
Limited to offices directly related to tourism and recreation.
18.
Retail sales are limited to groceries and sales directly related to tourism and recreation. Structural footprint containing all of these activities may not exceed 4,000 square feet.
19.
Limited to composting facilities.
20.
Limited to those services typically found on other destination resort properties and designed to serve the convenience needs of the users and employees of the master planned resort. Shall be designed to discourage use from non-resort users by locating such services well within the site rather than on its perimeter.
21.
No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
22.
When located no more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
23.
Hay processing, and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the premises are permitted without a conditional use permit.
24.
Excluding swine and mink, provided a minimum of one (1) acre is available. When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, this use is subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
25.
Existing schools are permitted; new schools require a conditional use permit.
26.
Recreational vehicle storage may be enclosed or outdoor storage of recreational vehicles or both. Permitted where the use is only serving a residential PUD or in the Rural Recreation and Forest and Range zoning districts and subject to the following standards and conditions:
 
a.
All stored vehicles must be licensed if required by law, and operational. This land use does not include vehicle sales.
 
b.
Unless it is limited to serving a residential PUD and otherwise permitted or authorized, recreational vehicles shall not be stored outside when the site is contiguous to a residential zoning district.
 
c.
No commercial or manufacturing activities are permitted except when recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair has been permitted subject to the requirements of KCC § 17.15.060.2 Footnote 60.
 
d.
In the Forest and Range zoning district, and when not limited to serving a recreational planned unit development, the site shall either be:
 
 
i.
Contiguous to a State Highway, or
 
 
ii.
Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collector road located near a highway intersection or freeway interchange.
 
 
iii.
It is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such arterial, collector or highway to meet this requirement.
 
e.
Recreational vehicle storage shall be designed to be compatible with the surrounding rural character, subject to the following standards:
 
 
i.
Storage areas shall be enclosed with a minimum five-foot-high, security fence. The applicant may be required to provide additional plans for aesthetic improvements and/or site-screening.
 
 
ii.
Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may be required on sites that border resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts.
 
 
iii.
Findings shall be made that the proposal does not require urban governmental services such as municipal sewer or water service and does not compromise the long-term viability of designated resource lands.
 
 
iv.
Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66.
27.
Subject to the following requirements:
 
a.
The parcel must be at least 3 acres in size;
 
b.
Only one ADU shall be allowed per lot;
 
c.
The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 square feet;
 
d.
All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply;
 
e.
The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal, including providing adequate water supplies under RCW 19.27.097;
 
f.
No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
 
g.
The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
 
h.
An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling exists;
 
i.
The ADU must share the same driveway as the primary dwelling;
 
j.
ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit.
28.
Maximum of four boarders and two bedrooms dedicated to the use.
29.
Subject to the following requirements:
 
a.
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located;
 
b.
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
 
c.
Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home;
 
d.
Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
 
e.
The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
 
f.
The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases;
 
g.
A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
 
h.
Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement of a manufactured home.
 
i.
Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
30.
Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations. Shooting Ranges may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone. Shooting Ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. In considering proposals for the location of Shooting Ranges a detailed site plan shall be required; the Board's review of said site plan and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited, to the following criteria:
 
a.
The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
 
b.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range Sourcebook."
 
c.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
 
d.
Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3) as currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
31.
Subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
32.
Single-family homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
33.
When located in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, this use is subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
34.
Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges). Allowed as a permitted use in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
35.
Allowed only as a conditional use in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone, subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.59.
36.
Prohibited in the Liberty Historic Overlay Zone. Temporary asphalt plants only.
37.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Mobile homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
38.
Permitted when located within an established mining district; conditional use permit required when located outside established mining district.
39.
Single family homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park, or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
40.
Pursuant to RCW 70.128.140.
41.
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
42.
Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
43.
Limited to facilities that serve traditional rural or resource activities (such as granges).
44.
Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight events shall occur within a calendar year.
45.
Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to agricultural products.
46.
Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
47.
Services limited to resource based industries
48.
All lots greater than 1/2 acre will not have more than 50% of the lot covered by impervious surface.
49.
An administrative conditional use permit is required when enhanced agricultural sales or sales of goods produced offsite are provided and/or when the farm stand is located more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway.
50.
When enhanced agricultural sales are provided.
51.
When approved as part of the PUD development plan.
52.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits.
53.
Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC § 17.08.155A.
54.
Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking establishments and/or event facilities for seminars or other social gatherings are limited to 4,000 square feet of total indoor floor area.
55.
Only allowed as a conditional use when primary use of land is agriculture.
56.
Pursuant to KCC § 17.61C.050 and § 17.61C.060.
57.
(Removed per Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
58.
The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini warehouses in the Forest and Range zone:
 
a.
The site shall either be contiguous to a State Highway or contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collector road located near a highway intersection or freeway interchange. It is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such arterial, collector or highway to meet this requirement;
 
b.
Findings shall be made that the use does not require urban government services such as municipal sewer or water service and does not compromise the long-term viability of designated resource lands;
 
c.
Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may be required on sites that border resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts;
 
d.
Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water;
 
e.
A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
 
f.
All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of 35 feet;
 
g.
No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit except for RV storage when authorized under KCC § 17.15.060.2, Footnote 60;
 
h.
Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restriction of the use;
 
i.
Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two and shall not exceed 40 square feet each in area.
59.
Recreational vehicle/equipment service and repair is permitted by conditional use permit in the Forest and Range zoning district. The site shall either be:
 
a.
Contiguous to a State Highway, or
 
b.
Contiguous to a designated urban arterial or rural collector road located near a highway intersection or freeway interchange.
 
c.
It is not necessary for the site to have direct access to such arterial, collector or highway to meet this requirement.
 
Vehicles under repair shall either be kept inside buildings or visually screened from surrounding areas. No on-street vehicle parking shall be allowed associated with the use. All vehicles, including recreational vehicles and customer and employee automobiles shall be stored or parked on-site at all times. Maintenance and repair activities shall not take place in RV storage enclosures or spaces, except limited maintenance and minor repairs may be performed on RV’s that are already being stored at the site in order to avoid having to move them, when such maintenance and repair activities can be completed in two hours or less and only in the enclosures or spaces in which the RV’s are already being kept. This use shall be designed to be compatible with the surrounding rural character, subject to the following standards:
 
a.
Findings shall be made that the use does not require urban governmental services such as municipal sewer or water service and does not compromise the long-term viability of designated resource lands.
 
b.
Additional setbacks, physical barriers or site-screening may be required on sites that border resource lands in the Commercial Agriculture or Commercial Forest zoning districts.
 
c.
Measures shall be taken to protect ground and surface water.
60.
Nurseries limited to the growth, display, and/or sale of plants, shrubs, trees, and materials used in indoor or outdoor planting. Sale of bulk landscape materials such as rock, bark, mulch and topsoil shall not be permitted in this zone. Pre-packaged landscape materials are excluded from this restriction.
61.
Agricultural direct marketing activities shall comply with all of the following standards:
 
a.
The subject property shall be actively farmed by the property owner.
 
b.
Retail structures shall not total more than 3,000 square feet.
 
c.
The parcel, or adjacent parcel, shall include the residence of the owner or operator of the farm.
 
d.
Carnival rides, helicopter rides, inflatable features and other typical amusement park games, facilities and structures are not permitted.
 
e.
The use shall be operated in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local ordinances.
 
f.
New structures or existing structures converted for public use shall meet current building and fire codes.
 
g.
Adequate sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with Kittitas County Public Health Department requirements.
 
h.
Adequate ingress/egress shall be provided to and from the site in accordance with Kittitas County Public Works requirements.
 
i.
Sufficient land area is provided to accommodate the proposed use and related parking, and the use and any appurtenant structures shall be so arranged on the land as to minimize any adverse effects on surrounding properties. The use shall not create particular hazards to adjacent properties.
62.
Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities shall comply with all of the following standards:
 
a.
The site shall conform to the requirements for “agricultural direct marketing activities” except as provide for herein.
 
b.
Hours of operation shall occur between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
 
c.
Seasonal harvest festivities are prohibited on vacant property, unless the vacant land adjoins property occupied by the owner/operator of the festivities.
 
d.
Seasonal harvest festivities shall be limited to Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, from the second weekend of June through the December 31.
 
e.
Inflatable amusement devices, such as moonwalks, slides, or other inflatable games for children, shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) per seasonal harvest festivities event.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2018-018, 2018; Ord. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2023-010, 2023; Ord. 2025-011, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.15.070 Allowed Uses in rural LAMIRD lands.

Note to Reader: All allowed uses within Type 3 LAMIRDs, other than manufacturing, outdoor recreation, and natural resource processing will be limited to 30,000 square feet in area, and that impervious surfaces on lots greater than one acre in size are limited to one third (1/3) of the lot.
17.15.70.1 Rural LAMIRD Use Table
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
*See KCC Chapter 17.08 Definitions
Rural LAMIRD48
(Type 1 LAMIRDs)
Rural Employment Centers49, 51
(Type 3 LAMIRDs)
Residential
Resident-
ial
2
Rural 5
Agri-
culture
3
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
Limited Commer-
cial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
A. Agriculture
Animal boarding*
CU 1
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
P
 
 
P
 
 
Agriculture processing*
 
 
 
P 2
P/CU 4
 
P/CU 4
P/CU 4
CU
 
P/CU 4
P/CU 4
P/CU 4
P/CU 4
Agriculture production*
CU 1
 
P
P 5
 
 
P 4
P 4
P 5
 
 
 
 
P 4
Agriculture sales,* Farm stand*
 
 
 
P 7/AC
P
P
 
 
 
 
P
P
P
 
Agriculture sales
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Feedlot*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grazing*
 
 
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
P
P
P
P
Marijuana Processing*
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACU55
ACU55
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marijuana Production*
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACU55
ACU55
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marijuana, retail sales*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nurseries
CU
CU
 
P
P
P
 
 
CU
 
P
P
P
CU
Riding academies
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Small-scale event facility*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U-Pick/Cut Operations*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Farm Visit*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Activities associated with agriculture*
 
 
 
AC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B. Civil and Cultural
Cemetery
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
CU
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
Clubhouses, and lodges*
CU
 
P
P 10
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Cultural and education facilities
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Libraries
CU
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meeting facilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Museums and galleries
CU
 
 
CU
P
CU
 
 
CU
 
 
CU
CU
 
Religious institutions*
CU
CU
 
CU
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Schools, public and private*
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Interpretive Center*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-agriculture products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
Bank
 
 
 
 
PA
PA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bed and breakfast*
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
 
 
CU
CU
CU50
CU50
CU50
 
Clinic*
CU 12
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Day care facilities*
P/CU60
P/CU60
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
Funeral home/mortuary
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hospital*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hospital, animal or Veterinary*
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
Hotel/motel
 
 
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
P
 
CU52
CU52
 
Office*
 
 
 
 
PA
PA 13
 
 
 
 
 
PA
PA 13
 
Restaurant
 
 
 
 
PA
PA
 
 
 
P
P
P
P
 
Retail sales,* general
 
 
 
 
P 47
P 14
 
 
 
P
P 47
P 47
P 14
 
Retail sales,* lumber and building materials
 
 
 
 
P 15
 
 
 
 
 
 
P 15
 
 
Retail sales,* vehicles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PA
 
 
Services
 
 
 
 
P 44
P
 
 
 
 
P 44
P 44
 
 
Shooting range*
 
 
 
 
CU 39
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU 39
 
 
Tavern
 
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
P
 
P
P
 
Temporary sales office
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vehicle/equipment service and repair*
 
 
 
 
P 11
P 19
 
 
 
 
P 18
P 11
P 19
 
D. Industrial
Airport*
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU45
Asphalt/Concrete plants
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Explosives, storage or manufacture
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
 
CU
Forest product processing* (portable)
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
CU
 
CU
Forest product processing* (permanent)
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
CU
 
CU
Freighting and trucking yard or terminal*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hazardous waste storage*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
Hazardous waste treatment*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impound/Towing Yard*
 
 
 
 
 
CU 59
P 59
 
 
CU59
 
 
 
 
Junkyard*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Manufacturing*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
P
Mini-warehouse
 
 
 
 
CU 22
 
P
 
CU22
 
P 22
P 22
 
P
Refuse disposal/recycle*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research laboratories
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
P
Wastewater treatment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warehousing and distribution
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU53
P53
 
P53
E. Recreation
Campgrounds
 
 
CU21
CU 21
CU 21
CU 21
 
 
CU21 P 56
 
 
 
CU 21
 
Golf courses
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Guest ranch or guest farm
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Parks and playgrounds*
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
P
P
P
P
P
 
Recreation, indoor*
 
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
P 35
 
P
P
 
Recreation, outdoor*
 
 
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
P 35
 
CU
CU
 
Recreational vehicle park*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P 35
 
 
 
 
Recreational vehicle storage*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P 35
 
 
 
 
Stadiums
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trails
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit
PA 24
PA 24
PA 24
PA 24
P 25
 
 
 
 
P 24
 
 
 
 
Adult family home
P 41
P 41
P 41
P 41
P 41
P 41
 
 
P 41
P 41
P 41
P 41
P 41
 
Boarding house
CU 36
 
 
CU 36
 
 
 
 
CU36
 
 
 
 
 
Convalescent home
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Dwelling, single-family
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
P
P
P 25
P 25
 
 
Dwelling, two-family
P
P
 
P
P 25
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
 
Dwelling, multiple-family
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
Farm Labor Shelter
 
 
 
CU 26
 
 
 
 
CU26
 
 
 
 
 
Group Home Facility*
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Group Care
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Home occupation
P/CU 27
P/CU 28
P/CU28
P/CU 28
P/CU 28
P/CU 28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU 28
P/CU 28
P/CU 28
P/CU28
Manufactured home
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
P
P
P25
P25
 
 
Manufactured home park
CU57
 
CU57
CU57
P
 
 
 
CU57
P
 
P
 
 
Mobile homes
 
P 37
P 6
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
 
Non-accessory storage structure
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
 
Special care dwelling
P 38
P 38
P 38
P 38
P 38
 
 
 
 
P
P 38
P 38
 
 
Temporary trailers
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
 
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
 
P 29
G. Resource
Forestry*
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
 
Forest product sales*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
 
Mining and excavation*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
CU
Rock crushing*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
CU
H. Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle infrastructure
P 23
P 23
P 23
P 23
P 23
P 23
P 23
P 23
P 23
P 35
P 23
P 23
P 23
P 23
Public facilities
PA54
PA54
PA54
PA54
PA54
PA54
PA54,32
PA54
PA54
PA54
PA54
PA54
PA54
PA54,32
Solar Power Production Facilities
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
58
Utilities
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
P 33 /ACU33 /CU33
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
P 33 /ACU33 /CU33
P 33 /ACU33 /CU33
P 33 /ACU33 /CU33
P 33 /ACU33 /CU33
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
P 33 /ACU 33 /CU 33
P 33 /ACU33 /CU33
Watershed management activities
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
Footnotes Associated with Rural LAMIRD Use Table.
1.
Limited to the keeping of horses or cattle for personal enjoyment of the owner or occupant of the lot, provided that the lot contains one acre or more.
2.
Limited to products produced on the premises.
3.
Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the premises are permitted outright.
4.
Slaughterhouses require a conditional use permit.
5.
Provided the lot contains one acre or more. Agriculture production on smaller lots requires a conditional use permit. Raising of swine and mink prohibited.
6.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Single family and mobile homes located in Twin Pines Trailer Park, Central Mobile Home Park or Swiftwater shall be subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
7.
When located no more than 45 feet from the centerline of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
8.
Feedlots existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified herein may expand or be enlarged only in compliance with standards and regulations contained herein, and such operations shall comply with all state and/or county health regulations.
9.
No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
10.
Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
11.
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
12.
Provided the minimum lot size shall be 15,000 square feet.
13.
When the office activities are directly related to tourism and recreation.
14.
Retail sales limited to groceries and sales of souvenirs, gifts, novelties, curios and handicraft products. Grocery stores may not exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
15.
Any open storage shall be enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence not less than six feet and not more than seven feet high.
16.
Not to exceed two years.
17.
Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance, but not to include automobiles, trucks or bikes
18.
Limited to service stations, provided there shall be no repairing, repainting, reconstruction or sale of motor vehicles from the premises.
19.
Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
20.
Because of considerations of odor, dust, smoke, noise, fumes, vibration or hazard, the following uses shall not be permitted in the industrial zone unless a conditional use permit authorizing such use has been granted by the Board:
 
a.
All chemical manufacture, storage and/or packaging;
 
b.
Asphalt manufacture, mixing, or refining;
 
c.
Automobile dismantling, wrecking or junk yards;
 
d.
Blast furnaces or coke ovens;
 
e.
Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;
 
f.
Drop forge industries;
 
g.
Reduction or disposal of garbage, offal or similar refuse;
 
h.
Oil refining; alternative energy refinery (i.e., biofuels, ethanol)
 
i.
Rubber reclaiming;
 
j.
Feed yards, livestock sales yards or slaughterhouses;
 
k.
Smelting, reduction or refining of metallic ores;
 
l.
Tanneries;
 
m.
Wineries;
 
n.
Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesives, glues, cements, or component parts thereof, from vegetable, animal or synthetic plastic materials;
 
o.
Waste (refuse) recycling and processing;
 
p.
On-site and off-site hazardous waste storage and/or treatment. Off-site materials shall be accepted only from Kittitas County source sites.
 
In considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the Board shall:
 
a.
Assure that the degree of compatibility enunciated as the purpose of this title shall be maintained with respect to the particular use on the particular site and in consideration of other existing and potential uses within the general area in which such use is proposed to be located;
 
b.
Recognize and compensate for variations and degree of technological processes and equipment as related to the factors of noise, smoke, fumes, vibration, odors, and hazards. Unless substantial proof is offered showing that such process and/or equipment has reduced the above factors so as to be negligible, use is located not less than one thousand (1,000) feet from any church, school, park, playground or occupied dwelling on the same lot or parcel as such use.
21.
In considering proposals for location of campgrounds, the Board shall consider at a minimum the following criteria:
 
a.
Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances;
 
b.
Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with normal traffic flow;
 
c.
Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for buffering;
 
d.
Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking should be provided;
 
e.
Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the campground (i.e., health, water, sanitation).
22.
The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-warehouses:
 
a.
A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
 
b.
All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of 35 feet;
 
c.
No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit;
 
d.
Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
 
e.
Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two and shall not exceed 40 square feet each in area; and
 
f.
In Type 3 LAMIRDS, the use shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building.
23.
Subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
24.
Subject to the following requirements:
 
a.
A maximum of two ADUs shall be allowed per lot;
 
b.
ADUs must be able to comply with all applicable development standards;
 
c.
The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 square feet;
 
d.
All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply;
 
e.
The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal, including providing adequate water supplies under RCW 19.27.097;
 
f.
No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
 
g.
ADU development shall provide one off-street parking space per unit;
 
h.
Only one ADU is permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling exists;
 
i.
The ADU must share the same driveway as the primary dwelling;
 
j.
ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit.
25.
No new residence shall be permitted except that related to the business or enterprises allowed in this zone such as janitor or night watchman. Any such residence shall meet the requirements of the residential zone.
26.
Provided that:
 
a.
The shelters are used to house farm laborers on a temporary or seasonal basis only, regardless of change of ownership, if it remains in farm labor-needed status;
 
b.
The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
 
c.
The number of shelters shall not exceed four per 20 contiguous acres of land area;
 
d.
The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
 
e.
Should the parent agriculture operation cease or convert to non-agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable building, zoning, and platting requirements or be removed
27.
Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. Offices of a physician, dentist or other professional person when located in his or her dwelling as well as home occupations engaged in by individuals within their dwellings are allowed provided that no window display is made or any sign shown other than one (1) not exceeding two (2) square feet in area and bearing only the name and occupation of the occupant.
28.
Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. In Type 3 LAMIRDs, home occupations are allowed only in existing residences.
29.
When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
30.
Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a conditional use permit.
31.
Permitted when located within an established mining district; requires conditional use permit outside an established mining district.
32.
Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a Conditional Use.
33.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
34.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
35.
Where the use is only serving a residential PUD and where all applicable standards are met. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure subject to KCC Chapter 17.66.
36.
Maximum of four boarders and two bedrooms dedicated to the use.
37.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
38.
Subject to the following requirements:
 
a.
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located;
 
b.
The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
 
c.
Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home;
 
d.
Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
 
e.
The special care dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
 
f.
The special care dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases;
 
g.
A special care dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an accessory dwelling unit exists.
 
h.
Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement of a manufactured home.
 
i.
Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
39.
Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations. Shooting ranges may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone. Shooting Ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. Shooting ranges in Type 1 LAMIRDS must be indoors. In considering proposals for the location of shooting ranges a detailed site plan shall be required; the Hearings Examiner's review of said site plan and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited, to the following criteria:
 
a.
The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
 
b.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range Sourcebook."
 
c.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
 
d.
Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3) as currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
40.
Outdoor recreation activities that cause noise require a conditional use permit.
41.
Subject to provisions of RCW 70.128.140.
42.
Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight events shall occur within a calendar year.
43.
Existing facilities are permitted; new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to agricultural products.
44.
Services limited to resource based industries, barbershops, beauty parlors, dry cleaning and laundry branch offices, self-service laundry and cleaning, shoe repair shops and physical culture and health services.*
45.
No new airports. Existing airports may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.*
46.
(Removed per Ord. 2022-017, 2022)
47.
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas), provided the use does not exceed 10,000 square feet.*
48.
All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-196-425.6.c.i. RCW 36.07A.070(5)(d)(i).*
49.
All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-196-425.6.c.iii RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(iii).*
50.
Allowed only in existing residences.*
51.
Any new Type 3 LAMIRD is required to be at least 1/2 mile from another Type 3 LAMIRD, and will permit only one business and/or businesses associated with the primary business in the new LAMIRD Type 3. Type 3 LAMIRDs existing as of 2014 are not limited to one business.*
52.
Permitted only within existing Type 3 LAMIRDs.*
53.
Wholesale activity will not exceed 4000 square feet in space.*
54.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits.
55.
Required to meet all the review criteria requirements for conditional use permits found in KCC § 17.60A.015.
56.
Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC § 17.08.155A.
57.
Subject to the following requirements:
 
a.
Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan pursuant to KCC Title 16.
 
b.
Manufactured home park density shall not to exceed 12 units per acre. A minimum of five manufactured home spaces shall be required per park.
 
c.
Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than 10% of the gross area of the park for common open space for the use of its residents.
 
d.
Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or private street.
 
e.
The minimum setbacks shall be consistent with the zoning classification they are located in.
58.
Pursuant to KCC § 17.61C.050 and § 17.61C.060.
59.
Applies only to Snoqualmie Pass LAMIRD.
60.
Day Care Facilities servicing 13 or more adults or children within a 24-hour period require a Conditional Use Permit. All Day Care Facilities must comply with all State licensing requirements.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2018-018, 2018; Ord. 2018-021, 2018; Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2023-010, 2023; Ord. 2025-001, 1/7/2025; Ord. 2025-011, 10/7/2025)

§ 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).
17.15.080.1 Urban Use Table
P Permitted
PA Permitted Administrative
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin. Conditional Use
*See KCC Chapter 17.08 Definitions
Urban
Residential
Urban Residential
Historic Trailer Court
Agri-
culture 3
Rural 3
Rural 5
Limited Commercial
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Forest & Range
PUD
A. Agriculture
Animal boarding*
CU 1
 
 
CU
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
CU
 
Agricultural Enhanced Uses*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P49
 
 
 
P49
 
Agriculture processing*
 
 
 
P 2
 
 
 
P
 
P 4
P 4
CU
 
Agriculture production*
CU 1
CU 5
 
P 5
P
P
 
 
 
P 4
P 4
P 5
 
Agriculture sales,* Produce Farm stand
 
 
 
P7 / AC46
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
P7 / AC46
 
Agriculture sales
 
CU
 
CU
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
CU
 
Dairy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Feedlot*
 
 
 
CU 8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU 8
 
Grazing*
 
P
 
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Marijuana Processing*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACU43
ACU43
 
 
Marijuana Production*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACU43
ACU43
 
 
Marijuana, retail sales*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nurseries
CU
CU
 
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
CU
 
Riding Academies
 
CU
 
CU
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Small-scale event facility*
 
 
 
AC41/CU
AC41/CU
AC41/CU
 
 
 
 
 
AC41/CU
 
U-Cut/U-Pick operation*
 
 
 
P / AC44
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Farm Visit*
 
 
 
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
CU
 
 
CU
 
Commercial Activities associated with agriculture*
 
AC
 
AC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B. Civic and Cultural
Cemetery
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
P 9
CU
P 9
Clubhouses, fraternities and lodges*
AC
AC
 
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
AC
 
Cultural and educational facilities
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Libraries
 
 
 
CU
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
Meeting facilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Museums and galleries
CU
CU
 
CU
 
 
 
P 11
P
 
 
CU
 
Religious institutions*
CU
CU
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Schools, public or private*
 
CU
 
CU
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
CU
 
Interpretive Center*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C. Commercial
Auction sales of non-agriculture products
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
CU
 
Bank
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
 
Bed and breakfast*
 
 
 
AC
 
AC
 
 
 
 
 
AC
 
Clinic*
CU 12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Day care facilities*
P/CU51
P/CU51
 
CU
P/CU51
P/CU51
CU
CU
CU
 
 
CU
 
Funeral home/mortuary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Hospital*
CU
 
 
CU
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
CU
 
Hospital, animal or veterinary*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Hotel/motel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
P
Office*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P 13
 
 
 
 
Restaurant
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P
P
 
 
 
P
Retail sales,* general
 
 
 
 
 
 
P 11
P 11
P 14
 
 
 
P
Retail sales,* lumber and building materials
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P 15
 
 
 
 
P
Retail sales,* vehicles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
P
Services
 
 
 
 
 
 
P 11
P 11
P 11
 
 
 
 
Shooting range*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU 6
 
 
 
CU 6
 
Tavern
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
 
P
Temporary sales office
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vehicle/ equipment service and repair*
 
 
 
 
 
 
P 18
P 11
P 19
P 19
 
 
 
D. Industrial
Airport*
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
CU
 
CU
 
CU
 
Asphalt/Concrete plants
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Explosives, storage or manufacture
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
Forest product processing* (portable)
 
 
 
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
Forest product processing* (permanent)
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Freighting and trucking yard or terminal*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
P
P
CU
 
Hazardous waste storage*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
CU
CU 20
 
 
Hazardous waste treatment*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
CU
CU 20
 
 
Impound/Towing Yard*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACU
ACU
P
P
 
 
Junkyard*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
CU 20
 
 
Manufacturing*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
P
P 20
 
 
Mini-Warehouse
 
 
 
 
CU 22
CU 22
P 11
P 11
 
P
 
CU 22
 
Refuse disposal/recycle*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
CU 20
CU
 
Research laboratories
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P
 
 
Wastewater treatment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warehousing and distribution
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
PA43
P
P
PA43
 
Wholesale business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
P
P
 
 
E. Recreation
Campground*
 
 
 
CU 21
CU 21
CU 21
 
CU 21
CU 21
 
 
CU21 P 47
 
Golf course*
 
 
 
CU
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Guest ranch or guest farm*
 
 
 
AC
AC
AC
 
 
 
 
 
AC
 
Parks and playgrounds*
P
P
 
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
P
P
Recreation, indoor*
 
 
 
CU
CU
CU
 
P
P
 
 
CU
P 35
Recreation, outdoor*
 
 
 
AC
AC
AC
 
P 38
P 38
 
 
AC
P 35
Recreational vehicle park*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recreational vehicle storage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
Stadiums
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
Trails
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
F. Residential
Accessory dwelling unit*
PA 24
PA 24
 
PA 24
PA 24
PA 24
 
P 25
 
 
 
PA 24
PA 24
Adult family home*
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
P 40
 
 
P 40
P 40
Boarding house
CU 36
 
 
CU 36
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU 36
 
Convalescent home
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Dwelling, single-family*
P
P
P 39
P
P
P
P
P25
 
 
 
P
P
Dwelling, two-family*
P
P
 
P
 
 
P
P25
 
 
 
P
P
Dwelling, multiple-family*
AC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
Farm labor shelter*
 
 
 
CU26
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CU26
 
Group home*
 
 
 
 
CU
CU
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Group Care Facility*
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
 
 
 
 
CU
 
Home occupation*
P/CU27
P/CU28
 
P/CU28
P/CU28
P/CU28
 
 
 
 
 
P/CU28
P/CU28
Manufactured home*
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
P
P
Manufactured home park
CU49
CU49
 
CU49
CU49
CU49
 
P
 
 
 
CU49
CU49
Mobile home
 
P 37
P 39
 
P 37
 
 
 
 
 
 
P 37
P 37
Non-accessory storage structure
P 52
P 52
P 52
P 52
P 52
P 52
P 52
P 52
Special care dwelling*
P 17
P 17
 
P 17
P 17
P 17
P 17
 
 
 
 
 
P 17
Temporary trailer
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
P 29
 
CU 29
G. Resource
Forestry*
 
 
 
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
Forest product sales*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
Mining and excavation*
 
 
 
CU 30
CU 31
CU 31
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
Rock crushing"
 
 
 
 
CU 31
CU 31
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
H. Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle infrastructure*
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
P 10
Public facilities*
PA46
PA46
PA46
PA46
PA46
PA46
PA46
PA46
PA32, 46
PA46
PA46
PA46
PA46
Solar Power Production Facilities
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Utilities
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
 
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
P 33/ACU33/CU 33
P 33/ACU33/CU 33
P 33/ACU33/CU 33
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
P 33/ACU 33/CU 33
Watershed management activities*
PA
PA
 
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
Footnotes Associated with Urban Use Table.
1.
Limited to the keeping of horses or cattle for personal enjoyment of the owner or occupant of the lot, provided that the lot contains one acre or more.
2.
Limited to products produced on the premises.
3.
Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the premises are permitted outright.
4.
Feed yards, livestock sales yards, and slaughterhouses require a conditional use permit.
5.
Provided the lot contains one acre or more. Agriculture production on smaller lots requires a conditional use permit except for the raising of swine specific to youth educational projects. Raising of mink is prohibited.
a.
Fencing and housing adequate to fully contain swine shall be provided when permitted.
6.
Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations. Shooting Ranges may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the specified zone. Shooting Ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Department. In considering proposals for the location of Shooting Ranges a detailed site plan shall be required; the Board review of said site plan and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited to the following criteria:
a.
The general health, safety, and welfare of surrounding property owners, their livestock, their agricultural products, and their property.
b.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "NRA Range Sourcebook."
c.
Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the "EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
d.
Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36.70A.177(3) as currently existing or hereafter amended, and shall be limited to lands with poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
7.
When located not less than 45 feet from the centerline of the public street or highway and selling goods produced on site.
8.
Feedlots existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified herein may expand or be enlarged only in compliance with standards and regulations contained herein, and such operations shall comply with all state and/or county health regulations.
9.
No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
10.
Subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
11.
Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street parking and loading areas).
12.
Provided the minimum lot size shall be 15,000 square feet.
13.
When the office activities are directly related to tourism and recreation.
14.
Retail sales limited to groceries and sales of souvenirs, gifts, novelties, curios and handicraft products. Grocery stores may not exceed four thousand (4,000) square feet.
15.
Any open storage shall be enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence not less than six feet and not more than seven feet high.
16.
Not to exceed two years.
17.
Subject to the following requirements:
a.
The special care dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone in which it is located.
b.
The special care dwelling must meet all applicable health department requirements for potable water and sewage disposal.
c.
Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured home.
d.
Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements.
e.
The special care dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit.
f.
The special care dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care ceases.
g.
A special care dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an accessory dwelling unit exists.
h.
Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement of a manufactured home.
i.
Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
18.
Limited to service stations, provided there shall be no repairing, repainting, reconstruction or sale of motor vehicles from the premises.
19.
Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
20.
Because of considerations of odor, dust, smoke, noise, fumes, vibration or hazard, the following uses shall not be permitted in the industrial zone unless a conditional use permit authorizing such use has been granted by the Board:
a.
All chemical manufacture, storage and/or packaging;
b.
Asphalt manufacture, mixing, or refining;
c.
Automobile dismantling, wrecking or junk yards;
d.
Blast furnaces or coke ovens;
e.
Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;
f.
Drop forge industries;
g.
Reduction or disposal of garbage, offal or similar refuse;
h.
Oil refining; alternative energy refinery (i.e., biofuels, ethanol)
i.
Rubber reclaiming;
j.
Feed yards, livestock sales yards or slaughterhouses;
k.
Smelting, reduction or refining of metallic ores;
l.
Tanneries;
m.
Wineries;
n.
Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesives, glues, cements, or component parts thereof, from vegetable, animal or synthetic plastic materials;
o.
Waste (refuse) recycling and processing;
p.
On-site and off-site hazardous waste storage and/or treatment. Off-site materials shall be accepted only from Kittitas County source sites. In considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the Board shall:
In considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the Board shall:
a.
Assure that the degree of compatibility enunciated as the purpose of this title shall be maintained with respect to the particular use on the particular site and in consideration of other existing and potential uses within the general area in which such use is proposed to be located;
b.
Recognize and compensate for variations and degree of technological processes and equipment as related to the factors of noise, smoke, fumes, vibration, odors and hazards. Unless substantial proof is offered showing that such process and/or equipment has reduced the above factors so as to be negligible, use is located not less than one thousand (1,000) feet from any church, school, park, playground or occupied dwelling on the same lot or parcel as such use.
21.
In considering proposals for location of such campgrounds, the Board shall consider at a minimum the following criteria:
a.
Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and disturbances.
b.
Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with normal traffic flow.
c.
Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained where necessary for buffering.
d.
Adequate and convenient vehicular access, circulation and parking should be provided.
e
Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the campground (i.e., heath, water, sanitation)
22.
The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-warehouses:
a.
A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic improvements and/or sight screening;
b.
All buildings with storage units facing property boundaries shall have a minimum setback of 35 feet;
c.
No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any building or storage unit;
d.
Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
e.
Signs, other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two and shall not exceed 40 square feet each in area;
23.
Subject to all state and/or county health regulations and to regulations in this title, provided a minimum of one acre is available. Excluding swine and mink.
24.
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) subject to the following requirements:
a.
ADU development standards for properties located within the City of Ellensburg's Urban Growth Area shall be subject to the Interlocal Agreement established in Resolution 2022-013 and any subsequent amendments therein;
b.
There shall be no more than two ADUs on the lot;
c.
The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 square feet;
d.
All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall apply;
e.
The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable water and sewage disposal, including providing adequate water supplies under RCW 19.27.097;
f.
No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
g.
ADU development shall require one additional off-street parking space per unit;
h.
An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling exists;
i.
ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit;
j.
Legally established structures that are non-conforming due to inadequate setbacks may be converted to ADUs with applicable building permits.
25.
No new residence shall be permitted except that related to the business or enterprises allowed in this zone such as janitor or night watchman. Any such residence shall meet the requirements of the residential zone.
26.
Provided that:
 
a.
The shelters are used to house farm laborers on a temporary or seasonal basis only, regardless of change of ownership, if it remains in farm labor-needed status;
 
b.
The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health regulations;
 
c.
The number of shelters shall not exceed four per 20 contiguous acres of land area;
 
d.
The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm laborers;
 
e.
Should the parent agriculture operation cease or convert to non-agriculture use, then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable building, zoning, and platting requirements or be removed
27.
Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. Offices of a physician, dentist or other professional person when located in his or her dwelling as well as home occupations engaged in by individuals within their dwellings are allowed provided that no window display is made or any sign shown other than one (1) not exceeding two (2) square feet in area and bearing only the name and occupation of the occupant.
28.
Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted; home occupations with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. No sign advertising a home occupation shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet in size.
29.
When used for temporary occupancy for a period not to exceed one year related to permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
30.
Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a conditional use permit.
31.
Permitted when located within an established mining district; requires conditional use permit outside an established mining district.
32.
Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a conditional use.
33.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities.
34.
Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61, Utilities. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
35.
Where the use is only serving a residential PUD and where all applicable standards are met.
36.
Maximum of four boarders and two bedrooms dedicated to the use.
37.
As of September 1, 1998, mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and placed within Kittitas County. Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
38.
Outdoor recreation activities that cause noise require a conditional use permit.
39.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zones.
40.
Pursuant to RCW 70.128.140.
41.
Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight events shall occur within a calendar year.
42.
Limited to seasonal, non-structural hay storage.
43.
Required to meet all the review criteria requirements for conditional use permits found in KCC § 17.60A.015.
44.
An administrative conditional use permit is required when enhanced agricultural sales or sales of goods produced offsite are provided and/or when the farm stand is located more than forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the public street or highway.
45.
When enhanced agricultural sales are provided.
46.
Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.62, Public Facilities Permits.
47.
Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC § 17.08.155A.
48.
Agricultural Enhanced Uses which include eating and drinking establishments and/or event facilities for seminars or other social gatherings are limited to 10,000 square feet of total indoor floor area.
49.
Subject to the following requirements:
 
a.
Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan pursuant to KCC Title 16.
 
b.
Manufactured home park density shall not to exceed 12 units per acre. A minimum of five manufactured home spaces shall be required per park.
 
c.
Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than 10% of the gross area of the park for common open space for the use of its residents.
 
d.
Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or private street.
 
e.
The minimum setbacks shall be consistent with the zoning classification they are located in.
50.
Pursuant to KCC § 17.61C.050 and § 17.61C.060.
51.
Day Care Facilities servicing 13 or more adults or children within a 24-hour period require a conditional use permit. All day care facilities must comply with all State licensing requirements.
52.
Permissions and standards for projects developed within the City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area are subject to KCC Chapter 17.11 Urban Growth Areas and the most recent version of the Kittitas County/City of Ellensburg Interlocal Agreement.
(Ord. 2013-001, 2013; Ord. 2013-008, 2013; Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2014-004, 2014; Ord. 2014-005, 2014; Ord. 2014-015, 2014; Ord. 2015-002, 2015; Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2016-023, 2016; Ord. 2018-001, 2018; Ord. 2018-018, 2018; Ord. 2019-013, 2019; Ord. 2021-015, 2021; Ord. 2022-017, 2022; Ord. 2023-010, 2023; Ord. 2025-011, 10/7/2025)