Tonasket City Zoning Code

Mitigation measures proposed and accepted by the SEPA administrator shall automatically become conditions of the CUP.

If construction pursuant to a CUP is not initiated within one year of issuance of the permit it shall be invalid and the applicant must reapply. If an applicant is able to show delays have occurred beyond the applicant's control, an extension for up to one year may be allowed by the board of adjustment, provided the applicant files for the extension within one year of the issuance of the CUP.

If a use is not initiated within one year of issuance of a CUP according to the applicable conditions or within one year of completion of construction, whichever is applicable, the permit shall be invalid and an application must be resubmitted. Initiation of a use shall mean that the proposed use has commenced consistent with the entire scope of the application and all applied conditions. If an applicant is able to show delays have occurred beyond the applicant's control, an extension for up to one year may be allowed by the board of adjustment provided the applicant files for the extension within one year of the issuance of the CUP.

Unless otherwise approved (i.e., if project phasing is allowed), all construction activities shall be completed and approved by the administrator prior to initiation of the conditional use. If phasing of a project is approved, a development agreement specifically identifying the components and timing of each phase shall be executed between the city and the applicant. If a construction activity is required by an applied condition, the use shall not be allowed to be initiated until the required work is completed and approved by the administrator.

That the conditions imposed are reasonably calculated to achieve the intent identified in Chapter 17.05 TMC, as now exists or may hereafter be amended;

That such conditions are not unnecessarily burdensome;

That a conditional use permit is required and appropriate to the circumstances;

That the proposed conditions imposed will be in harmony with the purposes of the comprehensive plan as it relates to the circumstances;

That the proposed conditions will protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare; and

That the use with conditions imposed will be in compliance with the purposes and requirements set out in this title for the zoning district where the use is located.

Require a performance bond or acceptable surety in an amount and with conditions satisfactory to the city council, providing for and securing to the city the performance of conditions imposed on the construction of improvements;

Specify a time limit within which action for which the conditional use permit is required shall be begun or completed, or both;

Require an annual review of the issued permit to assure compliance with any implied conditions;

Increase the required lot size or yard dimension;

Impose conditions on all matters relating to automobile and pedestrian traffic control and design;

Require suitable landscaping including screening;

Stipulate the exact location of activities or structures as means of minimizing hazards to life, limb, property, erosion, landslide, traffic, etc.;

Require structural features or equipment essential to serve the same purpose set forth in subsection (B)(1) of this section;

Control nuisance-generating features in matters of noise, color, air pollution, wastes, vibration, traffic, physical hazards, etc.;

Control hours of operation; and

Insure against imposing excessive demands upon public services and facilities.

Increasing the required lot size or yard dimensions;

Limiting the coverage or height of buildings because of obstruction to view and reduction of light and air to adjacent property;

Increasing the street width, such as but not limited to require dedication of additional right-of-way and/or street and sidewalk improvements;

Requiring off-street parking spaces;

Limiting the number, location, and size of signs;

Requiring suitable landscaping where necessary to reduce noise and glare and to maintain the property in a character in keeping with the surrounding area;

Specifying a specific time limit for construction, alteration, or enlargement to begin for a structure to house a conditional use.

All equipment and materials storage shall be within an enclosed building.

For a public utility the use shall be fenced and provided with landscaping.

The minimum lot size may be waived on finding that the waiver will not result in noise or other detrimental effect to adjacent property.