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Lewis County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

Division V

RURAL ZONES

§ 17.42.010 Purpose.

Rural lands are divided into a number of zoning districts. The uses permitted in each of the zoning districts are set forth on a zoning chart that is intended to identify uses and limitations.
(Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1197 § 4, 2007; Ord. 1269 § 29, 2016; Ord. 1283 § 9, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 8, 2018; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.42.015 Conflicts.

Where conflicts between the text and the zoning summary chart exist, the chart shall prevail.
(Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1197 § 4, 2007; Ord. 1269 § 29, 2016; Ord. 1283 § 9, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 8, 2018; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.42.017 Minimum lot size summary.

Except within urban growth area - small towns, see Table 1, which includes the minimum lot size requirements.
Table 1: Minimum Lot Size Summary
Zone
Name
Minimum Lot Size1
Notes
Reference
Rural Zones
Primary FRL
Primary Forest Resource Land
80 acres
Residential subdivision of land may be approved with lot sizes under the allowed minimum; provided, that LCC § 17.30.490(3)(a) through (3)(e) are met.
LCC § 17.30.490(1)
Local FRL
Forest Land of Local Importance
20 acres
LCC § 17.30.490(2)
ARL
Agricultural Resource Land
20 acres
A clustered subdivision may include lots smaller than 20 acres; provided, that LCC § 17.30.650(1)(a) through (1)(c) are met.
LCC § 17.30.650
Chapter 16.18 LCC
MRL
Mineral Resource Land
10 acres
Exceptions to the minimum lot size may be made if it is found by Lewis County to be a necessary part of or accessory to mining operations.
LCC § 17.30.800
RDD-20
Rural Development District 20
20 acres
In RDD-20, all contiguous property 30 acres or larger, but less than 40 acres, may be divided into two lots. This one-time provision is only applicable to legal lots of record in existence prior to the adoption date of May 12, 2002.
Clustering is allowed.
LCC § 17.100.015(1)(c)
LCC § 17.100.060(2)
Chapter 16.18 LCC
RDD-10
Rural Development District 10
10 acres
In RDD-10, all contiguous property 15 acres or larger, but less than 20 acres, may be divided into two lots. This one-time provision is only applicable to legal lots of record in existence prior to the adoption date of May 12, 2002.
Clustering is allowed.
LCC § 17.100.015(1)(b)
LCC § 17.100.060(2)
Chapter 16.18 LCC
RDD-5
Rural Development District 5
5 acres
Clustering is allowed.
LCC § 17.100.015(1)(a)
LCC § 17.100.060(2)
Chapter 16.18 LCC
STMU
Small Town Mixed Use
N/A
There is no minimum lot size requirement for STMU. Minimum lot size is determined by health code and available utilities.
Chapter 17.45 LCC
LCC § 16.05.300(3)
STI
Small Town Industrial
N/A
There is no minimum lot size requirement for STI. Minimum lot size is determined by health code and available utilities.
Chapter 17.55 LCC
LCC § 16.05.300(3)
CC
Crossroads Commercial
N/A
There is no minimum lot size requirement for CC. Minimum lot size is determined by health code and available utilities.
Chapter 17.60 LCC
LCC § 16.05.300(3)
FC
Freeway Commercial
N/A
There is no minimum lot size requirement for FC. Minimum lot size is determined by health code and available utilities.
Chapter 17.65 LCC
LCC § 16.05.300(3)
RRC-A
Rural Residential Center 10
10,000 square feet
None
LCC § 17.95.050(1)
RRC-B
Rural Residential Center 0.25
1/4 acre
None
LCC § 17.95.050(2)
RRC-C
Rural Residential Center 0.5
1/2 acre
None
LCC § 17.95.050(3)
RRC-D
Rural Residential Center 1
1 acre
None
LCC § 17.95.050(4)
RRC-E
Rural Residential 2
2 acres
None
LCC § 17.95.050(5)
RAI
Rural Area Industrial
N/A
There is no minimum lot size requirement for RAI.
Minimum lot size is determined by health code and available utilities.
Chapter 17.75 LCC
TSA
Tourist Service Area
10 acres
None
LCC § 17.70.040(1)
Park
Parks and Open Space
N/A
There is no minimum lot size requirement for park zone.
Minimum lot size is determined by health code and available utilities.
LCC § 17.42.020, Table 2
1 There are several exceptions to the standard minimum lot size. Please refer to LCC Title 16, Subdivisions.
(Ord. 1333 (Exh. D), 2022; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.42.020 Land use summary.

See Table 2 of this section.
Use Type
Rural
LAMIRD Type 1
LAMIRD Type 2
LAMIRD Type 3
Resource
Other Rural
UGA
UGA-Small Towns
RDD-5
RDD-10
RDD-20
STMU
RRC
CC
TSA
STI
FC
RAI
ARL
FRL
MRL
MPR
Park
MID
RL
RM
RH
MU
CBZ
AX
IND
OS
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)4
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
X/P2
X
X
P
X
X
Assisted living facility, adult family home
Up to six persons
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
Seven or more persons
A
A
X
P
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
A
A
X
X
X
Apartments, condos
X
X
X
A1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
P1
P1
P1
P1
X
X
X
Co-living, except assisted living facility, adult family home
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
Cottage housing, manufactured home park
X
X
X
A1
A1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Crisis housing, safe or shelter home
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
Detached bedroom
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Duplex
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
Emergency housing (e.g., night-by-night)
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
Family day care, childcare provider
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
See home-based business
X
P
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Farm labor housing
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Nonpermanent supportive housing
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
Outbuildings - detached garage, barn, shop, shed, chicken coop
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
P
P
P
P3, 4
X
P
X
X
Permanent supportive, transitional housing
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
Single-family residential
P
P
P
P
P
A
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
P
P
X3
X/P3, 4
X
P
X
A
Townhomes, up to six attached dwelling units
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
P1
P1
P1
X
X
X
X
Triplex
X
X
X
A1
A1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
P1
P1
P1
X
X
X
X
Quadplex
X
X
X
A1
A1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
P1
P1
P1
X
X
X
X
COMMERCIAL/PROFESSIONAL
Agriculture, agricultural activities, farming (except CAFO)
P
P
P
X
P
P
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Agritourism
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Agricultural waste storage
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Animal
Kennel, boarding, day care, shelter
A
A
A
A
X
P
X
P
P
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
See home-based business
P
P
P
P
X
Grooming
A
A
A
P
See home-based business
P
X
P
P
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
See home-based business
P
P
P
P
X
Auctioneering
Indoor
A
A
A
A
X
A
X
A
A
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
Outdoor
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
SUP
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
Automotive sales, rental
Up to one acre (outside use)
A
A
A
A
X
A
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
Over one acre (outside use)
X
X
X
X
X
A
X
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
Biosolids application
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Barber, hairdresser
See home-based business
P
See home-based business
P
X
X
P
X
See home-based business
X
X
X
See home-based business
P
P
P
X
X
Cannabis retail
X
X
X
A
X
A
X
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
Car washing
X
X
X
A
X
A
X
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
Confined animal feeding operation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Distribution center
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
Electric vehicle charging station
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
X
Event center, standalone
Up to 5,000 square feet
A
A
A
A
X
A
X
A
A
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
5,000 to 10,000 square feet
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
SUP
X
SUP
A
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
Over 10,000 square feet
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
X
X
Forestry, forest practices
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fueling/charging station
Automotive, convenience store
P
P
P
P
SUP
P
P
P
P
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P
X
P
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
X
Truck stop
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
Grocery/household goods, retail
Up to 5,000 square feet
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P - ac.
P
X
P - ac.
X
X
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P
P
P
P
P - ac.
X
5,000 to 10,000 square feet
A
A
A
P
A
P
P
P - ac.
P
X
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P - ac.
X
10,000 up to 20,000 square feet
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Home-based business (cottage industries)
Up to 5,000 square feet
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
P
P
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Over 5,000 square feet
A
A
A
A
A
A
X
A
A
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Landscaping retail, supply
P
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
P
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Laundromat, dry cleaner
X
X
X
P
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Liquor, standalone retail
X
X
X
A
X
A
X
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
Lodging and accommodations
Bed and breakfast
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
Hostel
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
Hotel or motel
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
SUP
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Time-share units
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
Cabin or yurt village
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
SUP
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
SUP
SUP
X
X
Short-term rental
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Maintenance and repair
Automotive, RV, boat, etc.
A
A
A
P
X
P
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
P
P
X
Heavy equipment
A
A
A
X
X
P
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
Other (e.g., computer, jewelry, furniture, etc.)
See home-based business
P
See home-based business
P
X
P
P
X
See home-based business
X
X
X
See home-based business
P
P
P
P - ac.
X
Marina
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
Massage, spa, wellness center
Up to 5,000 square feet
A
A
A
P
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
5,000 to 10,000 square feet
X
X
X
X
X
A
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Professional services not otherwise specified
A
A
A
P
See home-based business
P
X
X
P
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
See home-based business
P
P
P
P - ac.
X
Restaurant
Up to 2,500 square feet
A
A
A
P
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
2,500 to 10,000 square feet
X
X
X
P
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
Mobile food units (food truck, mobile restaurant)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
Retail, not otherwise defined
Up to 10,000 square feet
X
X
X
P
X
P
P
P - ac.
P
X
P - ac.
X
X
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
P
P
P
P - ac.
X
Up to 20,000 square feet
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P - ac.
P
X
P - ac.
X
X
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
P
P
P - ac.
X
Retail, online only
See home-based business
P
P
P
P - ac.
X
Storage, self (excluding heavy equipment)
Indoor
A
A
A
A
X
A
A
A
P
A
X
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
Outdoor
A
A
A
A
X
A
A
A
P
A
X
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
Tasting room
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
A
X
A
P
X
P
X
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Tattoo parlor
See home-based business
P
See home-based business
P
X
X
P
X
See home-based business
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Tavern, bar, public house (standalone)
X
X
X
A
X
A
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
Wedding venue
A
A
A
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
P
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
A
A
X
X
X
Winery, brewery, distillery, cidery
Micro
A
A
A
A
X
A
X
X
P
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
A
X
Non-micro
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AMUSEMENT/RECREATIONAL
Adult entertainment
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bowling alley, arcade, miniature golf
X
X
X
P
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Casino
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Dispersed camping
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fairgrounds, amusement park, racetrack, water park
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
Golf course, driving range
P
P
P
X
SUP
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
P
Gym, indoor exercise
A
A
A
P
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Movie theater, auditorium, exhibition hall
X
X
X
P
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Museum
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
SUP
SUP
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
SUP
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
P
Park, playground
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
P
X
P
P
X
A
X
X
P
P
P
X
P
Recreational equipment rentals or sales
A
A
A
P
P - ac.
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
RV park or campground
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
X
SUP
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
P
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
P
Shooting range, except associated with law enforcement (see Institutional Uses)
Indoor
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
SUP
X
P - ac.
SUP
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
X
Outdoor
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sports center, outdoor
A
A
A
P
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
P
Trails, trailheads
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
P
A
P
P
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
INSTITUTIONAL
Cemetery, crematorium, mausoleum, columbarium, funeral home
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
Community center
Up to 5,000 square feet
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
P
5,000 to 10,000 square feet
A
A
A
P
A
A
P
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
X
X
Correctional, detention facility (not including prisons)
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Educational facility
Child day care center, early learning
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
Kindergarten through high school
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
Post-secondary schools with annual enrollment of less than 5,000 students
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
SUP
P
SUP
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
SUP
P
X
X
P
P
P
P
X
Post-secondary schools with annual enrollment greater than 5,000 students
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance)
A
A
A
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
A
A
A
P
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
Fraternal, lodge
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
Flood control facilities
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Grange hall
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Health care facility
Doctor, dental office, urgent care
P
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Hospital
X
X
X
SUP
X
SUP
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
Outpatient treatment center
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
Historic landmark
Up to five parking spaces
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
More than five parking spaces
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Library
X
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Other rural governmental services, not otherwise specified
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Radio, TV broadcasting
See home-based business
P
See home-based business
P
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
Research and development
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Religious, places of worship
Up to 5,000 square feet
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Over 5,000 square feet
A
A
A
P
A
A
X
X
A
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
School bus storage, maintenance, repair
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
X
Veterinarian services
P
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
P
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Wireless communication facilities
See Chapter 15.50 LCC
INDUSTRIAL
Automotive wrecking, dismantling, salvage
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
Cannabis, processing
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Data processing center
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
General industrial, not otherwise defined
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
Heavy equipment
Sale, rental
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
P
X
Storage
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
P
X
Heavy truck/equipment station, washing, maintenance
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
Manufacturing
Apparel
A
A
A
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
X
Asphalt, concrete, mineral products
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chemical, fertilizer
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fabrication (metal, hardware, glass, pottery, medical, etc.)
A
A
A
A
X
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
X
Food processing
A
A
A
SUP
X
P
X
P
P
P
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
X
Furniture, cabinetry
A
A
A
A
X
P
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
X
Mining
Below DNR threshold
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
DNR-approved
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
P
P
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mineral processing, batching
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Printing, publishing
A
A
A
P
X
A
X
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
A
A
P
X
Rendering, slaughterhouse, animal processing
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Retail sales associated with industrial uses
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
P - ac.
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
P - ac.
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
Solid waste
Hazardous waste treatment, storage
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P - ac.
X
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
X
Landfill
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mineral, asphalt, concrete
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
X
A
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Organic material composting
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
A
X
A
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
Recycling household, commercial
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
A
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
Transfer station
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
SUP
X
A
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
Warehouse, storage and handling of goods
A
A
A
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
Wholesale
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
P
X
Wood mill, sawmill, lumber yard
Under 20 acres or temporary
A
P
P
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
Over 20 acres
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
UTILITIES/TRANSPORTATION
Airport, aircraft landing field, helipad, hangar (domestic, private, general)
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
Battery energy storage system (BESS)
Minor
A
A
A
X
X
X
X
A
X
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
Major
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bus parking, fueling, maintenance shop
School
P
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
X
X
P - ac.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Other
A
A
A
A
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bus stop
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Dams, levees, water control facilities
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
Energy production, distribution or storage for off-site use or sale
Woody biomass
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
P -ac.
P-ac.
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
Geothermal
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hydroelectric, hydropower
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hydrogen
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Natural gas
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Nuclear reactor - Micro
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Nuclear reactor
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Solar power production - Small
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
Solar power production
X
X
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Small wind energy system
A
A
A
X
X
X
X
A
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
Wind farms
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Other, not specified
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Linear transmission facility
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Park-and-ride
P
P
P
P
X
P
P
X
P
P
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Rest stops without fueling station
A
A
A
X
X
A
P
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
X
P
Sewage, wastewater treatment plant
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUP
X
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
Train station/bus station
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Trucking company
A
A
A
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
P - ac.
P - ac.
P - ac.
X
X
P
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
X
Utility services, substation
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
SUP
Legend:
LAMIRD = Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development
RAI = Regional Area Industrial
UGA = Urban Growth Area
P = Permitted use
RDD = Rural Development District
ARL = Agricultural Resource Land
MPR = Master Planned Resort
P - ac. = Permitted accessory use
STMU = Small Town Mixed Use
FRL = Forest Resource Land
MID = Major Industrial Area
A = Administrative review
RRC = Rural Residential Center
MRL = Mineral Resource Land
RL = Residential Low Density
SUP = Special use permit
CC = Commercial Crossroads
CBZ = Commercial Business District
RM = Residential Medium Density
X = Prohibited
TSA = Tourist Service Area
AX = Airport District
RH = Residential High Density
STI = Small Town Industrial
IND = Industrial
MU = Mixed Use
FC = Freeway Commercial
OS = Open Space
Notes:
1
Multifamily residential housing, which is three or more dwelling units per parcel, is allowed if there is a centralized wastewater treatment facility with adequate capacity. In LAMIRDS, no more than four dwelling units per parcel are allowed.
2
In the Residential High Density (RH) zone, new accessory dwelling units are permitted if there is an existing primary single-family residence dwelling on the lot.
3
New single-family residential dwellings are allowed in the Residential High Density (RH) and Mixed Use (MU) zones if there is no sewer available within 200 feet of the parcel.
4
New single-family residential dwellings and outbuildings such as a garage associated with a single-family residential dwelling are allowed in the Mixed Use (MU) zone as live-work, pursuant to LCC 17.17.240.
(Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.45.010 Purpose.

Small towns have been the historic, cultural, and commercial hubs for rural Lewis County. As such, public infrastructure including schools, fire, and often water systems are in place. The purpose of the Mixed Use/Commercial District is to provide land areas within the small towns for the siting of commercial uses which serve the surrounding community with a broad range of retail goods and services. Property within this district may also serve to meet the residential needs of the community in accordance with the capability of local facilities. The Mixed Use/Commercial Districts are designed to assure infilling consistent with surrounding uses and the existing public facilities and character of the area.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.45.020 Permitted uses.

Allowed uses, shown in Chapter 17.42 LCC, shall be permitted within this district.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.45.030 Accessory uses.

As defined at LCC § 17.10.010, accessory uses are considered part of the permitted uses.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.45.060 Development standards.

All development shall be required to conform to the supplementary requirements of Chapter 17.145 LCC.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1283 § 10, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.55.010 Purpose.

Small towns in Lewis County, and particularly Packwood and Randle, have provided significant employment centers for substantial numbers of Lewis County rural residents, typically in the form of mills and companies servicing the forest products and agricultural industries. The purpose of the Small Town Industrial District is to assure that areas historically devoted to intensive employment activities are protected to enable communities to maintain or re-establish their economic base and to assure continuation of locations to provide services and support to maintain long-term commercially significant resource activities.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 11, 2018)

§ 17.55.020 Permitted uses.

Allowed uses, shown in Chapter 17.42 LCC, shall be permitted within this district.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 11, 2018)

§ 17.55.030 Accessory uses.

As defined at LCC § 17.10.010, accessory uses are considered part of the permitted uses.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 11, 2018)

§ 17.55.040 Development standards.

All development shall be required to conform to the supplementary requirements of Chapter 17.145 LCC.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1283 § 11, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 11, 2018)

§ 17.60.010 Purpose.

The Crossroads Commercial District is identified for areas which have historically provided rural commercial services to residents in the rural areas. The purpose of the Crossroads Commercial District is to provide for small, concentrated land areas intended for retail sales of convenience goods and service to persons residing within a neighborhood trade or service area. District uses are designed as infill uses to complement the service area and uses without expanding the uses outside the designated area.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 12, 2018)

§ 17.60.020 Permitted uses.

Allowed uses, shown in Chapter 17.42 LCC, shall be permitted within this district.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 12, 2018)

§ 17.60.030 Accessory uses.

As defined at LCC § 17.10.010, accessory uses are considered part of the permitted uses.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 12, 2018)

§ 17.60.060 Development standards.

All development shall be required to conform to the supplementary requirements of Chapter 17.145 LCC.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 12, 2018)

§ 17.65.010 Purpose.

Lewis County is centrally located on Western Washington's principal traffic link, I-5. As the local economy has shifted away from historical resource uses, the freeway links in the community have historically provided crossroads commercial centers, focusing on the traveling public and serving resource industries, as well as local community services. The districts provide a base of support for county-wide resource activities and provide a base for needed economic activity and job growth, particularly transportation. The purpose of the Freeway Commercial District is to supply sufficient areas arranged in a concentrated form for land use activities which promote services to the traveling public, convenient access to major transportation routes, and provide areas for new commercial development which does not interfere with existing residential neighborhoods and result in new development beyond areas currently affected by the interchange or interchange oriented development.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 13, 2018)

§ 17.65.020 Permitted uses.

Allowed uses, shown in Chapter 17.42 LCC, shall be permitted within this district.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 13, 2018)

§ 17.65.030 Accessory uses.

As defined at LCC § 17.10.010, accessory uses are considered part of the permitted uses.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 13, 2018)

§ 17.65.050 Development standards.

All development shall be required to conform to the supplementary requirements of Chapter 17.145 LCC.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 13, 2018)

§ 17.70.010 Purpose.

The Tourist Service Areas are floating zones created through a master plan process which are not tied to any particular property within the County, but which may be used by property owners within an identified area to accomplish specific purposes outlined in the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)

§ 17.70.020 Tourist service areas–gateway communities.

The purpose of the designated gateway communities are to provide tourist and recreation facilities supporting the state and national park facilities of Lewis County and to facilitate a shift in timber impact areas from resource to tourist uses to restore a job base and tax base supporting existing small towns.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)

§ 17.70.030 Definitions for tourist service areas–gateway communities.

(1) 
"Gateway community"
is a community so designated in the Lewis County comprehensive plan.
(2) 
"Gateway Tourist Service Area"
means property within a gateway community which has been processed through the master plan process and which has a recorded final master plan.
(3) 
"Gateway Facilities"
means facilities designed to accommodate the traveling public, including long-term and short-term rental residential uses, restaurants and inns, truck and auto service, groceries and supplies, service businesses directed to the recreational traveler, including guides, outfitters, museums, service stations, and similar uses.
(4) 
"Incidental uses,"
within a gateway zone, means uses permitted within a mixed use zone other than tourist and recreation facilities defined above, and are permitted as an accessory use where such accessory uses occupy less than 20% of the overall gateway zone floor area.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)

§ 17.70.040 Minimum criteria for tourist service areas–gateway communities.

(1) 
Lot size: The minimum lot size for a tourist service area–gateway community is 10 acres.
(2) 
Location: The lot must have not less than 250 feet of frontage on the primary access road to state or national parks.
(3) 
Public facilities and public services: The tourist service area–gateway community must provide or secure from local service providers, stormwater, waste water disposal, trash and solid waste facilities, parking and traffic controls, police and fire services, and other emergency services necessary to serve each gateway zone use at the time the use receives its certificate of occupancy under the UBC.
(4) 
Planned facilities: The tourist service area–gateway community does not have any maximum size or regulatory limit on the uses provided. The concurrency requirements will necessarily define the physical limits to a particular gateway plan.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)

§ 17.70.050 Gateway community–future UGA designation.

(1) 
A gateway community may receive grants or funding for publicly owned waste water treatment facilities, such as a sewer plant, to accommodate larger facilities within the gateway community. Where the gateway community can otherwise qualify for such funding, the County will process a comprehensive plan amendment to consider whether the gateway community meets the criteria for an "urban" designation under RCW 36.70A.110.
(2) 
The County is prepared to provide urban levels of service to such communities in contemplation of future incorporation where the community can demonstrate the potential for (a) a stable population and tax base capable of supporting incorporation, and (b) a pro forma budget and capital facilities plan for a five-year operation of the proposed city within the proposed UGA.
(3) 
Such proposed cities must have a balance of residential and commercial properties and may not be simply the commercial core. To this end, the proposed UGA must demonstrate facilities for a permanent population of not less than 2500 residents at the end of a 20-year planning period. The UGA is expected to provide the tax base for the residential and commercial growth expected in the sewered gateway community.
(4) 
As part of such an approval and all subsequent development approvals, all properties within the gateway zone shall be required as a condition of development to file a covenant running with the land requiring the owner or its successors to petition for incorporation or annexation, as may be appropriate, to assure that all properties located within the proposed UGA will ultimately be incorporated within the new City at the time the County determines that incorporation or annexation is appropriate.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)

§ 17.70.060 Tourist service areas–resort or recreation facility.

The purpose of the tourist service areas–recreation facility is to enable the location of resort and recreational facilities authorized by the comprehensive plan and as defined below. Tourist service areas do not include facilities which require approval under RCW 36.70A.360 as a master plan resort.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)

§ 17.70.070 Definitions for tourist service areas–resort or recreation facility.

(1) 
"Tourist service facility"
means a stand alone destination resort or facility, such as White Pass or Cispus in Lewis County, or Skamania Lodge in Skamania County, Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth, or a major sport or recreational facility for competitions, fairs, or shows, which requires at least 40 acres or a shoreline location to serve its intended purpose. Such facilities provide a destination to the travelling public, but do not provide long-term residential or commercial facilities which would result in a recreational community as defined in RCW 36.70A.360. Tourist service facilities may include sport, competition, show, or recreation facilities including arenas, stadiums, tracks, halls, and/or ranges to serve uses including but not limited to auto, golf, skiing, horse riding or packing, river rafting and other recreational pursuits, or competitions requiring large acreages as well as incidental facilities as provided below.
(2) 
"Incidental facilities"
means tourist service facilities including restaurants, short-term lodging, gas station, and commercial services directly related to the recreational activities available. Except as noted, all other service facilities shall be included within the primary tourist service structure. New permanent residential development is prohibited except as necessary accessory uses in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(ii).
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)

§ 17.70.080 Minimum criteria for tourist service areas–resort or recreation facility.

(1) 
Lot size: The minimum lot size for a tourist service zone is 40 acres, except for facilities located in shoreline areas which may be 20 acres.
(2) 
Public facilities and public services: The tourist service zone must provide or secure from local service providers, stormwater, waste water disposal, trash and solid waste facilities, parking and traffic controls, police and fire services, and other emergency services necessary to serve each gateway zone use at the time the use receives its certificate of occupancy under the UBC. Such demonstration shall satisfy adequacy requirements under the mixed use process.
(3) 
Planned facilities: The tourist service master plans shall identify all planned facilities and uses for the property. Uses or facilities shall not be developed or used until identified on an approved map or amendment thereto. The adequacy requirements will necessarily define the physical limits to a particular tourist service zone plan.
(4) 
Public facilities and public services: New Public facilities and public services serving the approved tourist service zone shall be limited to approved uses within the master plan area and shall be expressly limited to serving the uses within the approved final master plan.
(5) 
Location criteria: A tourist service facility may be located in any Rural Development District or shoreline tourist zone. A tourist service facility may be located in a designated long-term resource area so long as the activity does not diminish the overall productivity of the resource lands in the surrounding area.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002)

§ 17.70.110 Process.

Tourist service facilities shall be processed through the master plan process described in Chapter 17.120 LCC[1].
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)
[1]
Code reviser's note: Chapter 17.120 LCC was repealed by Ord. 1292.

§ 17.75.010 Purpose.

Rural Area Industrial sites are rural areas of more intense development under RCW 36.70A.070 and have been identified where industrial activities have existed historically and are planned for future activity, in concert with plans by public agencies. The purpose of this zone is to provide guidelines for development in such zones, and to insure that such zones do not create a need for urban services or lead to urban development in rural areas.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000)

§ 17.75.030 Permitted uses - Ed Carlson Memorial Field.

(1) 
The Ed Carlson Memorial Field is a municipal airport operated by Lewis County. The area identified as airport area is the area necessary to protect the airport from incompatible uses, including residential development, and to assure the availability of air service to the south county area.
(2) 
Permitted uses shall include all aviation-related uses, and light industrial and warehouse, storage, and transportation facilities not inconsistent with Chapter 17.80 LCC; provided, that no use is permitted which requires municipal sewers for operation.
(3) 
Development shall be through a master plan process which identifies the airport comprehensive plan and associated compatible uses. No new development shall occur within the airport industrial zone until a master plan is approved. Existing uses are considered lawful uses and may be expanded consistent with the airport master plan through the binding site plan process.
(4) 
Uses within the planned areas shall be limited to industrial and/or resource use and associated supporting uses. All properties so designated shall be developed through a master plan process which identifies how the plan objectives for the site shall be met, including minimum planning block (a tract devoted to one or more primary uses) sizes for primary uses and airport related or dependent uses. The approach surface areas, as identified in the comprehensive plan, shall be restricted to conform with FAA guidelines. Residential uses shall be prohibited within the zone to protect the long-term viability of the airport.
(5) 
Uses within the planned areas shall be consistent with RCW 36.70A.547 to discourage the siting of incompatible uses adjacent to public aviation airports.
(a) 
The mapped area is the minimum area necessary to protect general airport activities.
(b) 
Incompatible uses shall include multifamily and clustered residential uses, places of public assembly, and medical facilities involving the care of people or animals.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002)

§ 17.75.035 Permitted uses - General purpose rural industrial sites.

All other designated rural industrial sites may be used for general purpose industrial, transportation, and associated activities, including warehousing and storage, or other uses allowed in Chapter 17.42 LCC. Such uses are confined to the lot or lots designated and any permit for development or redevelopment within such site shall assure that the facilities used to serve the industrial and associated uses shall not be used to serve development outside the designated industrial areas, except consistent with the provisions of the uses permitted under the chart shown in LCC § 17.42.020.
(Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 16, 2018)

§ 17.80.010 Short title.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the airport obstruction zoning chapter.
(Ord. 1129 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.030 Airport overlay maps.

In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, there are hereby created and established certain zones which include all of the land lying beneath the approach surfaces, transitional surfaces, horizontal surfaces, and conical surfaces as they apply to the Packwood, Ed Carlson Memorial Field, and Chehalis-Centralia Airports.
(1) 
For the Packwood and Ed Carlson Memorial Field Airports, such zones are shown on the airport approach and clear zone map, which is adopted by reference as part of this chapter.
(2) 
For the Chehalis-Centralia Airport, such zones are shown on the Chehalis-Centralia Airport Imaginary Surfaces Drawing, prepared in conjunction with the Airport Master Plan (2000), Map 85 at LCC § 17.200.030 which is adopted by reference as part of this chapter.
An area located in more than one of the zones is considered to be only in the zone with the more restrictive height limitation.
(Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.035 Airport zones.

The various zones are hereby established and defined as follows:
(1) 
Approach Zone.
(a) 
Packwood Approach Zone. For the Packwood Airport, the inner edge of this approach zone coincides with the width of the primary surface and is 250 feet wide for Runway 1/19. The approach zone expands outward uniformly to a width of 1,250 feet at a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet from the primary surface. Its centerline is the continuation of the centerline of the runway.
(b) 
Ed Carlson Approach Zone. For the Ed Carlson Memorial Field Airport, the inner edge of this approach zone coincides with the width of the primary surface and is 500 feet wide for Runway 6/24. The approach zone expands outward uniformly to a width of 1,500 feet at a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet from the primary surface. Its centerline is the continuation of the centerline of the runway.
(c) 
Chehalis-Centralia Larger than Utility Approach Zone. For the Chehalis-Centralia Airport, the inner edge of this approach zone coincides with the width of the primary surface and is 500 feet wide. The approach zone expands outward uniformly to a width of 3,500 feet at a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet from the primary surface. Its centerline is the continuation of the centerline of the runway.
(2) 
Transitional Zones. The transitional zones are the areas beneath the transitional surfaces.
(3) 
Horizontal Zone.
(a) 
For the Packwood and Ed Carlson Memorial Field Airports, the horizontal zone is established by swinging arcs of 5,000 feet radii from the center of each end of the primary surface of each runway and connecting the adjacent arcs by drawing lines tangent to those arcs. The horizontal zone does not include the approach and transitional zones.
(b) 
For the Chehalis-Centralia Airport, the horizontal zone is established by swinging arcs of 10,000 feet radii from the center of each end of the primary surface of each runway and connecting the adjacent arcs by drawing lines tangent to those arcs. The horizontal zone does not include the approach and transitional zones.
(4) 
Conical Zone. The conical zone is established as the area that commences at the periphery of the horizontal zone and extends outward and upward at 20:1 therefrom for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet.
(Formerly 17.80.030; Ord. 1129 § 3, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.040 Airport zone height limitations.

(1) 
General. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no structure shall be erected, altered, or maintained, and no tree shall be allowed to grow in any zone created by this chapter to a height in excess of the applicable height limit herein established for such zone. Such applicable height limitations are hereby established for each of the zones in question as follows:
(a) 
Approach Zone.
(i) 
For the Packwood Airport, slopes 20 feet outward for each foot upward (20:1) beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet along the extended runway centerline.
(ii) 
For the Ed Carlson Memorial Airport, slopes 34 feet outward for each foot upward (34:1) beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet along the extended runway centerline.
(iii) 
For the Ed Carlson Memorial Airport and Chehalis-Centralia Airport, slopes 34 feet outward for each foot upward (34:1) beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet along the extended runway centerline.
(b) 
Transitional Zones. Slopes seven feet outward for each foot upward (7:1) beginning at the sides of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and the approach surface, and extending to a height of 150 feet above the airport elevation.
(c) 
Horizontal Zone. Established at 150 feet above the airport elevation.
(i) 
For the Packwood Airport, at a height of 1,203 feet above mean sea level.
(ii) 
For the Ed Carlson Memorial Field Airport, at a height of 525 feet above mean sea level.
(iii) 
For the Chehalis-Centralia Airport, at a height of 324 feet above mean sea level.
(d) 
Conical Zone. Slopes 20 feet outward for each foot upward (20:1) for 4,000 feet beginning at the periphery of the horizontal zone and at 150 feet above the airport elevation and extending to a height of 350 feet above the airport elevation.
(2) 
All structures shall be limited in height consistent with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 for airport operations or the height limitations of the district, whichever is less. Nothing in this chapter shall restrict the height of a structure to 15.5 feet or less.
(Ord. 1129 § 4, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.050 Use restrictions.

(1) 
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no use may be made of land or water within any zone established by this chapter in such a manner as to create electrical interference with navigational signals or radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and others, result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport, create bird strike hazards, or otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff, or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the airport.
(2) 
Uses within the mapped areas shall be consistent with RCW 36.70A.547 to discourage the siting of incompatible uses adjacent to public aviation airports.
(a) 
The mapped area is the minimum area necessary to protect general airport activities.
(b) 
Incompatible uses shall include residential uses, places of public assembly, and medical facilities involving the care of people or animals.
(Ord. 1129 § 5, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.060 Nonconforming uses.

(1) 
Regulations Not Retroactive. The regulations prescribed by this chapter shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of nonconforming use. Nothing contained herein shall require any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, the construction or alteration of which was begun prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and is diligently prosecuted. However, before any nonconforming structure or tree may be replaced, substantially altered or repaired, rebuilt, allowed to grow higher, or replanted, a permit must be secured from the administrator under the procedures specified in LCC § 17.80.070 through § 17.80.120. No permit shall be granted that would permit a nonconforming tree to become higher or a nonconforming structure to be made or become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was when the applicable regulation was adopted or than it is when application for a permit is made.
(2) 
Marking and Lighting. Notwithstanding the preceding provision of this section, the owner of any existing nonconforming structure or tree is hereby required to permit the installation, operation, and maintenance thereon of such markers and lights as shall be deemed necessary by the airport owner to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport the presence of such airport obstruction. Such markers and lights shall be installed, operated, and maintained at the expense of the airport owner.
(Ord. 1129 § 6, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.070 Permits - future uses.

(1) 
Except as specifically provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, no material change shall be made in the use of land, no structure shall be erected or otherwise established, and no tree shall be planted in any zone hereby created unless a permit therefor shall have been applied for and granted. Each application for a permit shall indicate the purpose for which the permit is desired, with sufficient particularity to permit it to be determined whether the resulting use, structure, or tree would conform to the regulations herein prescribed. If such determination is in the affirmative, the permit shall be granted. No permit for a use inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter shall be granted unless a variance has been approved in accordance with LCC § 17.80.100.
(2) 
In the area lying within the limits of the horizontal zone and conical zone, no permit shall be required for any tree or structure less than 75 feet of vertical height above the ground, except when, because of terrain, land contour, or topographic features, such tree or structure would extend above the height limits prescribed for such zones.
(3) 
In areas lying within the limits of the approach zones, but at a horizontal distance of not less than 4,200 feet from each end of the runway, no permit shall be required for any tree or structure less than 75 feet of vertical height above the ground, except when such tree or structure would extend above the height limits prescribed for such approach zones.
(4) 
Nothing contained in any of the foregoing exceptions shall be construed as permitting or intending to permit any construction, or alteration of any structure, or growth of any tree in excess of any height limits established by this chapter.
(Ord. 1129 § 8, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.080 Permits - Existing uses.

No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of an obstruction or permit a nonconforming use, structure, or tree to become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter or any amendments thereto or than it is when the application for a permit is made. Except as indicated, all applications for such a permit shall be granted.
(Ord. 1129 § 8, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.090 Permits –Nonconforming uses abandoned or destroyed.

Whenever the administrator determines that a nonconforming tree or structure has been abandoned or more than 80 percent torn down, physically deteriorated, or decayed, no permit shall be granted that would allow such structure or tree to exceed the applicable height limit or otherwise deviate from the zoning regulations.
(Ord. 1129 § 8, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.100 Variances.

Variances from the standards of this chapter shall be processed in accordance with LCC § 17.162.010.
(Ord. 1129 § 8, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.110 Obstruction marking and lighting.

Any permit or variance granted may, if such action is deemed advisable to effectuate the purpose of this chapter and be reasonable in the circumstance, be so conditioned as to require the owner of the structure or tree in question to install, operate, and maintain, at the owner's expense, such markings and lights as may be necessary. If deemed proper by the planning commission, this condition may be modified to require the owner to permit the airport owner, at its own expense, to install, operate, and maintain the necessary markings and lights.
(Ord. 1129 § 8, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.80.120 Special use permit.

Any proposed use located in an approach zone shall be treated as a Type III special use application per Chapter 17.05 LCC.
(Ord. 1129 § 8, 1993; Ord. 1157, 1998; Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1269 § 30, 2016)

§ 17.95.010 Purpose.

Rural residential centers are areas in rural Lewis County which historically had development and facilities at densities and intensities greater than rural development, but outside of urban growth areas and authorized in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(i). The zones are necessarily limited to areas of existing development or development impact and defined by logical boundaries and service areas. This chapter provides guidelines for residential development in rural residential centers and shoreline-related development in designated shoreline areas to assure infilling consistent with surrounding uses and the existing public facilities and character of the area.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 20, 2018)

§ 17.95.020 Permitted uses.

Allowed uses, shown in Chapter 17.42 LCC, shall be permitted within this district.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1283 § 12, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 20, 2018)

§ 17.95.030 Accessory uses.

As defined at LCC § 17.10.010, accessory uses are considered part of the permitted uses.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1283 § 13, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 20, 2018)

§ 17.95.050 Maximum density and minimum lot size.

Designation Criteria. The maximum density and minimum lot size shall be set to reflect the historic development pattern to ensure infilling is accomplished at the same or similar density.
(1) 
For areas designated one unit per 10,000 square feet, the maximum density shall be 4.356 units per gross acre. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-A" on the official zoning map.
(2) 
For areas designated one dwelling unit per one-quarter acre, the maximum density shall be four dwelling units per gross acre. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-B" on the official zoning map.
(3) 
For areas designated one unit per one-half acre, the maximum density shall be two units per gross acre. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-C" on the official zoning map.
(4) 
For areas designated one unit per acre, the maximum density shall be one unit per gross acre. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-D" on the official zoning map.
(5) 
For areas designated one unit per two acres, the maximum density shall be one unit for each two gross acres. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-E" on the official zoning map.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 20, 2018; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.95.060 Development standards.

All development shall be required to conform to the supplementary requirements of Chapter 17.145 LCC.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 20, 2018)

§ 17.100.010 Purpose.

The Rural Development District is the portion of land in Lewis County not otherwise designated. While the Rural Development District has an overall density designation of one unit per five acres, one unit per 10 acres, one unit per 20 acres, the combinations of steep slopes, tight soils, flood plains, and unbuildable critical areas will provide a wide variety of rural residential densities, and will preserve the rural character of the county while providing reasonable opportunity for any low density development. The purpose of this chapter is to achieve a variety of lot sizes, protect rural character, and protect small rural business which have historically served the citizens of Lewis County.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018)

§ 17.100.015 General guidelines.

(1) 
The Zoning Districts. The Rural Development District is divided into three density districts:
(a) 
Rural Development District at one dwelling unit per five acres (RDD-5);
(b) 
Rural Development District at one dwelling unit per 10 acres (RDD-10); and
(c) 
Rural Development District at one dwelling unit per 20 acres (RDD-20).
(2) 
For purposes of subdivision, lot area shall be consistent with the methodology contained in RCW 58.17.040(2).
(Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1179B § 2, 2003; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.100.020 Permitted uses.

Allowed uses, shown in Chapter 17.42 LCC, shall be permitted within this district.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1175 § 2, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018)

§ 17.100.030 Accessory uses.

As defined at LCC § 17.10.010, accessory uses are considered part of the permitted uses.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018)

§ 17.100.060 Design standards.

The creation of new building lots, pursuant to this section, shall be governed by the following recommended design standards:
(1) 
The base residential density shall be one unit per five, one unit per 10, or one unit per 20 acres. See zoning maps for specific density allowances.
(2) 
Clustering shall be encouraged in rural lands per Chapter 16.18 LCC.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1283 § 14, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018)

§ 17.100.080 Development standards.

All development shall be required to conform to the supplementary requirements of Chapter 17.145 LCC.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018)

§ 17.102.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to encourage rural families to remain in Lewis County, to assist in the economic use of the existing housing stock, and to promote affordable housing.
(Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1179B § 2, 2003; Ord. 1283 § 18, 2017)

§ 17.102.020 Applicability.

(1) 
This chapter does not apply within urban growth areas; please see Chapter 17.15 LCC, Urban Growth Areas - Cities, and Chapter 17.17 LCC, Urban Growth Areas - Small Towns. Outside of urban growth areas, this chapter applies to accessory dwelling units, or dwelling units that are clearly accessory to a primary residential use, but where no subdivision of the land is intended.
(a) 
This chapter is not intended to be used as a means to allow future divisions of property under LCC § 16.02.070.
(b) 
All future divisions of a property that occur where an accessory dwelling unit has been constructed must meet the minimum public health standards, as well as the lot size standards of the underlying zone and/or the applicable requirements of LCC Title 16.
(Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1179B § 2, 2003; Ord. 1283 § 18, 2017; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.102.050 Allowance of accessory dwelling units.

(1) 
Accessory dwelling units shall meet the following requirements:
(a) 
There shall be no more than one accessory dwelling unit per lot in conjunction with a single-family structure.
(b) 
The accessory dwelling unit shall share the same primary access to a public right-of-way as the principal use. Looped driveways shall have two approved road approaches.
(c) 
The accessory dwelling unit shall conform to the International Residential Code, Department of Labor and Industries standards, and/or all other applicable codes and ordinances.
(d) 
Where applicable, the accessory dwelling unit and existing residence on the property shall meet the lot size and setback requirements for water and septic systems in accordance with Chapters 8.40 and 8.55 LCC, as well as other relevant codes.
(e) 
No more than one family shall occupy the accessory dwelling unit.
(f) 
The accessory dwelling unit shall not contain more than two bedrooms and the total floor area for the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,296 square feet (to show that it is clearly accessory to the primary use).
(2) 
The approval of a building permit for an accessory dwelling unit shall include a condition that states that the accessory dwelling unit shall not be a cause for the future subdivision of the property, unless such subdivision is in compliance with all subdivision, zoning and other applicable development regulations in effect on the date of the application for the subdivision approval.
(Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1179B § 2, 2003; Ord. 1283 § 18, 2017; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.105.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that short-term rentals are not having a significant impact on residential housing supply in Lewis County and are operated in a manner that protects public health and safety, while also encouraging the economic benefits of tourism.
(Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.105.020 Applicability.

This chapter applies to dwelling units or portions thereof that meet the definition of "short-term rental" in LCC § 17.10.190.
(Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.105.030 Allowance of short-term rentals.

Short-term rentals are allowed as described in Chapter 17.42 LCC with the following limitations:
(1) 
The following may be permitted as short-term rentals:
(a) 
Single-family residences, accessory dwelling units, duplexes, tiny homes and detached bedrooms.
(b) 
Recreational vehicles and trailers.
(c) 
Yurts and similar structures.
(2) 
Multifamily residences shall not be provided as short-term rentals, except if the requirements of LCC § 17.17.210 have been met. Three or more detached residential buildings, recreational vehicles, trailers or yurts located on a single parcel may be approved as a cabin or yurt village; see Chapter 17.42 LCC, Table 2, Land Use Summary. Detached bedrooms that are provided as accessory to a primary short-term rental, and not provided as a separate short-term rental for rent, shall not be counted as a standalone short-term rental for the purposes of determining the number of short-term rentals per parcel.
(3) 
Short-term rentals shall not be used for commercial events, such as a wedding venue, except properties that meet the requirements of the Lewis County Code as an event center or wedding venue; see Chapter 17.42 LCC, Table 2, Land Use Summary.
(Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.105.040 Standards.

(1) 
The owner or legal representative shall obtain a short-term rental permit from Lewis County department of community development. Permits shall be renewed annually.
(2) 
The maximum occupancy shall be no more than two guests per bedroom plus three additional guests, or maximum occupancy shall be based on the design capacity of the approved on-site septic system, whichever is greater. A guest is a person over two years of age.
(3) 
A minimum of one on-site parking space per bedroom or unit shall be provided.
(4) 
Solid waste service shall be provided, or garbage shall be stored in a completely secure receptacle(s).
(5) 
Information shall be provided to all guests regarding current local burn restrictions.
(Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)

§ 17.105.050 Permit issuance.

(1) 
The short-term rental permit shall be processed as a Type I application.
(2) 
To obtain a permit, the property owner or agent authorized to act on the property owner's behalf shall demonstrate that all of the following are met:
(a) 
The standards listed in LCC § 17.105.040.
(b) 
If the short-term rental is a residential building, a certificate of occupancy, an approved building permit or an inspection completed within the previous three years by a qualified professional is required.
(c) 
There is a permitted and properly functioning septic system, sewer connection or other legally permitted wastewater treatment system.
(d) 
There is an approved water source that meets minimum potable water standards.
(e) 
Proof of paid taxes and fees associated with the property.
(f) 
Valid liability insurance of $1,000,000 or more that covers the use of the short-term rental unit as required by RCW 64.37.050.
(3) 
Any short-term rental permit shall be renewed annually based on the permit issuance date. Failure to renew a permit within one year of the permit renewal deadline shall result in automatic revocation of the permit.
(4) 
A property owner may voluntarily relinquish a short-term rental permit upon written 30-day notice to the Lewis County department of community development and shall cease all short-term rental operations on the subject property following written confirmation of the permit revocation from the county.
(5) 
Beginning on July 1, 2026, failure to obtain and maintain a short-term rental permit, including meeting the standards of LCC § 17.105.040 and this section, shall be processed as a code violation pursuant to Chapter 1.20 LCC.
(Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)