Chelan County, WA Chapter 11.22 PESHASTIN URBAN GROWTH AREA

§ 11.22.010 Purpose.

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to provide development regulations for the Peshastin community that are consistent with, and implement, the Peshastin sub-area comprehensive plan. The standards are specific to each district and are described in the different sections of this code. No building, structure or land shall be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered except in compliance the provisions of this code. Unless otherwise regulated by this chapter, development in the Peshastin urban growth area shall comply with all other applicable provisions of the Chelan County Code, including, but not limited to, regulations governing development, design, procedures, land divisions, critical areas, etc.

(2) Production, processing, collective gardens, and cooperatives of any marijuana or cannabis products, all as defined pursuant to Chapters 69.50 and 69.51A RCW, are each prohibited and not allowed in any zone in unincorporated Chelan County, including the Peshastin UGA.

Marijuana research activities, facilities, and uses are hereby permanently prohibited in all areas of unincorporated Chelan County, including, but not limited to, urban growth areas.

No application for a building permit, conversion or change in use permit, certificate of occupancy, tenant improvement permit, variance, conditional use permit, or other use or development permit or approval of any kind whatsoever for such uses shall be accepted as either consistent or complete by any county department.

(Res. 2000-129 (part), 10/17/00; Res. 2001-60 (part), 4/17/01; Res. 2007-98 (part), 7/2/07; Res. 2008-143 (part), 10/7/08; Res. 2016-32 (Exh. A) (part), 3/29/16; Res. 2017-53 §§ 2, 3, 6/27/17)

§ 11.22.020 Zoning districts.

The following zoning district categories, their related purpose statements and the applicable zoning map symbols are established to carry out the identified purposes of this chapter. The zoning districts are hereby designated by a legend on the official zoning map, together with all explanatory matter thereon, entitled “Peshastin Urban Growth Area Official Zoning Map[1].” The official zoning map is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this chapter:

(1) Residential Districts. The residential classifications are for areas which are, or will become, residential. Additionally, trails, pathways and associated amenities necessary to provide linkages throughout the community and to support recreation, alternative travel, natural corridors and physical activity are a necessary component of this classification. Downward lighting is also needed to prevent light pollution during night-time hours. The three residential classifications are:

(A) Low Density Residential (R-1). Maximum density is five dwelling units per acre for single-family residences and ten units per acre for duplexes.

(B) Medium Density Residential (R-2). Maximum density is six dwelling units per acre for single-family residences and thirty-seven units per acre for multifamily.

(C) High Density Residential (R-3). Maximum density is seven dwelling units per acre for single-family residences and thirty-seven units per acre for multifamily.

(2) Downtown Commercial (C-D). The C-D classification is for areas which are, or will become, primarily commercial with a strong pedestrian-friendly design component. Second-story residential housing is considered a compatible land use. Additionally, trails, pathways and associated amenities necessary to provide linkages throughout the community and to support recreation, alternative travel, natural corridors and physical activity are a necessary component of this classification. Downward lighting is also needed to prevent light pollution during night-time hours. Aesthetic and pedestrian amenities including but not limited to open space, landscaping, benches, adequate landscaped parking areas and maximum building heights will be required. Noise and other external impacts will be adequately mitigated, including, but not limited to, screening of external building features such as mechanical equipment, refuse and other storage areas. Proper and adequate capital facilities including but not limited to public water, public wastewater, transportation, including transit facilities, and stormwater control will be implemented.

(3) Highway Commercial (C-H). The C-H classification is for areas which are, or will become, primarily high intensity and/or larger commercial, retail and/or professional uses. Multifamily residential housing, both long-, medium- and short-term, is considered a compatible land use. Additionally, trails, pathways and associated amenities necessary to provide linkages throughout the community and to support recreation, alternative travel, natural corridors and physical activity are a necessary component of this classification. Downward lighting is also needed to prevent light pollution during night-time hours. Aesthetic and pedestrian amenities including but not limited to open space, landscaping, benches, adequate landscaped parking areas and maximum building heights will be required. Noise and other external impacts will be adequately mitigated, including but not limited to screening of external building features such as mechanical equipment, refuse and other storage areas. Proper and adequate capital facilities including but not limited to public water, public wastewater, transportation, including transit facilities, and stormwater control will be implemented.

(4) Industrial (I). The I classification is for areas which are or will become primarily heavy industrial; however, trails, pathways and associated amenities necessary to provide linkages throughout the community and to support recreation, alternative travel, natural corridors and physical activity are a necessary component of this classification. Downward lighting is also needed to prevent light pollution during night-time hours. Noise and other external impacts will be adequately mitigated, including, but not limited to, screening of external building features such as mechanical equipment, refuse and other storage areas. Proper and adequate capital facilities including but not limited to public water, public wastewater, transportation, including transit facilities, and stormwater control will be implemented.

(5) Campus Industrial (I-C). The I-C classification is for areas which are or will become primarily used for the technology industry and light industrial activities. Residential housing, up to ten percent of the gross floor area of a project, is considered a compatible land use, particularly when the purpose for the residential use is to support/house employees of the overall project. Additionally, trails, pathways and associated amenities necessary to support recreation, alternative travel, natural corridors and physical activity are a necessary component of this classification. Downward lighting is also needed to prevent light pollution during night-time hours. Aesthetic and pedestrian amenities including but not limited to open space, landscaping, benches, adequate landscaped parking areas and maximum building heights will be required. Noise and other external impacts will be adequately mitigated, including, but not limited to, screening of external building features such as mechanical equipment, refuse and other storage areas. All storage of products, supplies and equipment within this zone will be within an enclosed building. Proper and adequate capital facilities including but not limited to public water, public wastewater, transportation, including transit facilities, and stormwater control will be implemented.

(6) Public Use (P-U). The P-U classification is for areas which are or will become primarily used for public facilities and services. Additionally, trails, pathways, open space, parks and associated amenities necessary to support recreation, alternative travel, natural corridors and physical activity are a necessary component of this classification. Downward lighting is also needed to prevent light pollution during night-time hours. Aesthetic and pedestrian amenities including but not limited to open space, landscaping, benches, adequate landscaped parking areas and maximum building heights will be required.

(Res. 2000-129 (part), 10/17/00; Res. 2001-60 (part), 4/17/01; Res. 2007-98 (part), 7/2/07; Res. 2008-13 (part), 2/5/08; Res. 2008-143 (part), 10/7/08; Res. 2011-86 (Att. A) (part), 10/4/11)

[1] Editor's Note: Peshastin Urban Growth Area Zoning map is included as an attachment to this title.

§ 11.22.030 Permitted, accessory and conditional uses.

(1) A district use chart is established and contained herein as a tool for the purpose of determining the specific uses allowed in each use district. No use shall be allowed in a use district that is not listed in the use chart as either permitted, accessory or conditional use, unless the administrator determines, by a written administrative interpretation that may be appealed to the hearing examiner, that an unlisted use is similar to one that is already enumerated in the use chart and may therefore be allowed, subject to the requirements associated with that use and all other applicable provisions.

(2) Short-term rental land uses are commercial uses subject to all provisions of Section 11.88.290 except where expressly stated otherwise in this section.

(3) The following acronyms apply to the following use chart:

Uses:

PRM = Permitted use

ACC = Accessory use

CUP = Conditional use—Subject to development standards in Chapter 11.93 and/or within this chapter

Where a cell is empty, the use is prohibited in that zone. All of these assume compliance with any and all development standards.

Districts:

R-1 = Low Density Residential

R-2 = Medium Density Residential

R-3 = High Density Residential

C-D = Downtown Commercial

C-H = Highway Commercial

I = Industrial

I-C = Campus Industrial

P-U = Public Use

Land Uses	R-1	R-2	R-3	C-D	C-H	I	I-C	P-U
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Dwelling, Detached	PRM	PRM	PRM	CUP			CUP	CUP
Accessory Dwelling, Attached	PRM	PRM	PRM
Accessory Structure, Residential 1,500 Square Feet or Less	PRM	PRM	PRM	ACC	ACC		ACC
Accessory Structure, Residential Greater than 1,500 Square Feet	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC		ACC
Bed and Breakfast	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM1	PRM1
Boarding	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC1	ACC1
Caretaker’s Residence				ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC
Condominiums—Residential (Full-Time Ownership)		PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM		CUP
Assisted Living Facility	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Convalescent Home/Nursing Home		CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM
Daycare Center, Preschool	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Daycare Home	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC1	ACC1
Duplex Dwelling	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM		CUP
Foster Home/Group Home	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC1	ACC1
Home Occupation	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC1	ACC1
Home-Based Business	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP1	CUP1
Manufactured Home, Designated	PRM	PRM	PRM
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park		PRM	PRM
Manufactured Home	PRM	PRM	PRM
Mobile Home
Modular Home	PRM	PRM	PRM
Multifamily Dwelling		PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM		CUP
Single-Family Dwelling	PRM	PRM	PRM
Existing Single-Family Dwelling as of July 1, 2008				PRM	PRM
PUBLIC/SEMI PUBLIC USES
Animal Shelter					CUP	CUP	CUP
Bus Station/Park and Ride				CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Cemeteries, Mausoleums	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Churches (Parsonages)	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Community Club, Grange, Lodge				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Convention, Info and/or Community Centers				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Courts of Law				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Detention Facility/Jail
Educational Services	CUP	CUP	PRM					PRM
Essential Public Facilities					CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Fire/Police Station	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Government Uses and Structures				CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Hospital			CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Libraries, Public		CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM		PRM	PRM
Municipal Buildings				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Municipal Shop/Maintenance Buildings					CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM
Post Office				PRM	PRM	PRM	RPM	PRM
Domestic Water System Facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Public/Private Corporate, Regional Headquarters, Admin. Offices for Commercial, Industrial, Noncommercial Uses				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	CUP
Recycling Center						PRM	CUP	CUP
Telecommunication Facilities (Cell Towers)				CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Trade/Vocational School				CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	CUP
Utility Uses/Structures					CUP	PRM	PRM	CUP
Wastewater Treatment Facilities						PRM	CUP	CUP
AGRICULTURAL USES
Agricultural Uses	PRM	PRM	PRM			PRM	PRM
Agriculturally Related Industry					PRM	PRM	PRM
Agricultural Processing Facility						PRM	PRM
Agriculture Building	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	CUP	PRM
Animal Clinic, Hospital				CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Commercial Composting
Farm Equipment Sales/Service				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Feed Lot
Feed Store				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Food Processing, Canning, Packing Greater Than 5,000 sq. ft.					CUP	PRM
Food Processing, Canning, Packing Less Than 5,000 sq. ft.				CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM
Home Fruit Stand	ACC	ACC	ACC	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Horse Boarding/Training, Riding Stable
Kennels, Commercial					PRM	PRM	PRM
Kennels, Hobby	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC		ACC
Livestock, Commercial
Livestock/Poultry for Personal Use Only	ACC	ACC	ACC		ACC
Nursery, Commercial/Retail/Wholesale	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Poultry, Commercial
Slaughterhouse
COMMERCIAL USES
Accessory Structure, Commercial				ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC
Arts and Crafts, Antique Sales				PRM	PRM		PRM
Auto Towing—Secured					CUP	PRM
Bakery, Retail				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Big Box Retail					PRM
Off-Premises Signs, 18 Square Feet or Less With No Lighting				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Off-Premises Signs, Larger Than 18 Square Feet or With Lighting				CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Boat Sales and Service				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Brewery				CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Business Offices				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Car Rental					PRM	PRM	PRM
Car Wash					CUP	CUP	CUP
Catering	ACC	ACC	ACC	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Commercial Copiers/Printers				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Clinic, Medical, Dental, Etc.				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	CUP
Condominium, Time Share/Fractional Ownership			CUP	PRM	PRM
Convenience Store, Excluding Fuel Sales		CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Convenience Store, Including Fuel Sales					PRM	PRM	PRM
Cultural and/or Historical Facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM			PRM
Drive-Up Food Service, Includes Coffee Stands				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Dry Cleaners, Laundromats				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Farmer’s Market				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Financial/Lending Institution (Bank, Etc.)				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Funeral Home/Crematorium				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Gas/Service Station					PRM	PRM	PRM
Grocery Store				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Hardware/Garden Store—Lumber Yard				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Heating and Plumbing Sales and Services				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Hotels/Motels/Lodging Facilities				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Manufactured Home, Sales					PRM	PRM
Merchandise, Furniture, Home Furnishings, Department Retail Sales and Service				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Microbrewery, Small Scale; 250,000 Gallons/Year or Less				CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Mini-Storage				ACC	PRM	PRM	ACC
Mobile Food Service					PRM	PRM	PRM
Museums, Art Galleries				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Newspaper Publishing				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Office Supplies and Equipment				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Parking Lots/Garages—Commercial or Public				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Personal Services (Barber, Salon, Etc.)	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Pet Services	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Pharmacies				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Professional Services (Lawyer, Psychiatrist, Etc.)	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Repair Services, Electronics/Appliances	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Restaurant				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Retail—Textiles, Sporting Goods				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Retail Stores				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
RV Sales and Service					PRM	PRM	PRM
Short-Term Rentals Tier 1 or Tier 2				PRM	PRM
Short-Term Rentals Tier 3				PRM	PRM
Taverns, Bars, Cocktail Lounges				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Tractor, Trailer Sales					PRM	PRM	PRM
Truck Stops					CUP	CUP
Vehicle Repair, Service Shops and Auto Sales				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Video Rental		CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Winery	ACC	CUP	ACC	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Winery, Small Scale	ACC	CUP	ACC	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
INDUSTRIAL USES
Above/Below Ground Storage of Critical Material					ACC	ACC	ACC
Accessory Structure, Industrial					ACC	ACC	ACC
Airports and Supporting Aviation Activities						CUP	CUP	CUP
Apparel Manufacture				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Asphalt Paving Plant
Bakery, Wholesale				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Beverage Industry				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Building/Construction Materials, Manufacture/Assembly/Fabrication Lumber Yard					PRM	PRM
Bulk Fuel Distributor						PRM
Cement/Concrete Plant
Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics Manufacture/Processing/Packaging						PRM	CUP
Communications, TV/Radio Stations, Telephone Exchanges				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Construction Contractor’s Yards				CUP	PRM	PRM
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Storage					PRM	PRM
Electronic Product Manufacture/Assembly				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Fabricated Metal Products, Sheet Metal, Welding				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Furniture Products Manufacture/Assembly				CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM
Glass Products Manufacture/Assembly				CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM
Hardware Products Manufacture/Assembly				CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM
Hazardous Waste Storage, On-Site				ACC	ACC	ACC	ACC
Hazardous Waste Treatment, On-Site
Heliports					CUP	CUP	CUP	ACC
Leather Products Manufacture/Assembly
Machinery/Heavy Equipment Manufacture/Assembly						PRM	PRM
Manufactured Homes, Travel Trailers, Campers, Manufacture/Assembly/Fabrication						PRM	PRM
Medical/Scientific Research, Product Manufacture/Assembly				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Mineral Extraction, Crushing, Screening, Etc.
Paper Products Manufacture/Assembly
Paperboard Containers Manufacture
Parcel Delivery Service, Packaging, Crating				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Plastic Products Manufacture/Assembly						PRM	PRM
Prefabricated Wood Products
Printing, Publishing, Binding				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Rendering Plants
Research and Development, Nonmedical				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Rubber Products
Technology Centers				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Technology Storage Facilities				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Vehicle, Boat Building						PRM	PRM
Warehousing, Storage				ACC	ACC	PRM	ACC
Wrecking/Junk Yard
RECREATIONAL USES
Arboretums and Gardens	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Bowling Alleys				PRM	PRM
Drive-In Theater
Exercise Facility			CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Golf Course	CUP	CUP	CUP					PRM
Driving Range
Gun/Sportsmen’s Club				PRM2	PRM	PRM	PRM2	PRM
Miniature Golf				PRM	PRM		PRM	PRM
Mini-Casinos, Game, Card Rooms				PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM
Playfields	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	CUP
Parks and Recreation Facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	CUP
Racetrack/Speedway (Horse, Mini-Sprint, Etc.)
Recreational Vehicle Park or Tent Campground					CUP			CUP
Roller/Ice-Skating Rink				PRM	PRM		PRM	PRM
Theaters				PRM	PRM		PRM	CUP
Trail Systems	CUP	CUP	CUP	PRM	PRM	PRM	PRM	CUP

1	In existing single-family residences only, as of July 1, 2008.
2	Indoor facility only.
3	Per Section 11.88.170(4) in any district that permits single-family residences, the renting of rooms to not more than two boarders, roomers, or lodgers is permitted as an accessory use.

(Res. 2008-143 (part), 10/7/08; Res. 2009-122 (Exh. A) (part), 11/3/09; Res. 2014-38 (Atts. A, B) (part), 4/15/14; Res. 2016-32 (Exh. A) (part), 3/29/16; Res. 2021-95 (Att. A), 7/27/21)

§ 11.22.040 Standards.

Development within the Peshastin urban growth area shall comply with the following minimum standards, as identified herein:

(1) Dimensional Standards. All development within the Peshastin urban growth area[1] shall comply with the following minimum dimensional standards:

Standard	R-1	R-2	R-3	C-D	C-H	I	I-C	P-U
Minimum Lot Size (square feet)	7,5003	7,0004	6,0004	0	0	0	0	0
Minimum Lot Width (feet)	75	60	60	0	0	0	0	0
Maximum Building Height (feet)5	35	35	35	35	45	45	45	35
Maximum Lot Coverage (percent)	50	65	65	100	75	75	80	30
Minimum Setbacks6
Front Yard (feet)1	25	20	20	0	25	10	10	0
Rear Yard (feet)2	20	15	15	0	0	0	0	0
Side Yards (feet)2	5	5	5	0	0	0	0	0

1	Structures on corner lots shall observe a front yard setback from both front property lines.
2	Eaves, cornices, gutters, sunshades and other similar architectural features that are at least eight feet above finished grade may project up to two feet into required side and/or rear yard areas.
3	Nine thousand square feet for duplex units.
4	Nine thousand square feet for duplex units, plus an additional one thousand square feet for each additional unit.
5	As measured to the ridgeline of the roof.
6	Setbacks may be modified consistent with Section 11.88.040. Structures located adjacent to existing commercial agricultural activities will be required to have a one-hundred-foot setback, except when a waiver is recorded in accordance with Chapter 11.30.

[1] Editor's Note: Peshastin Urban Growth Area Zoning map is included as an attachment to this title.

(2) Signs. Within the C-D, C-H, I, I-C and P-U zones, signs are permitted as accessory structures, except as identified in Section 11.22.030 for off-premises signs, and are required to meet the following provisions, in addition to the provisions of Chapter 11.92, Signs:

(A) Signs shall meet the light and noise requirements of this section.

(B) Shared or single signage for multiple use buildings shall be encouraged.

(C) No sign shall be mounted above the first floor of the structure.

(D) Wall art shall be permitted in addition to signage.

(E) Within the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones, only neighborhood/subdivision signs, residential signs and signs associated with permitted home occupations, conditional use permits and nonconforming uses are permitted, as defined and regulated by Chapter 11.92.

(3) Off-Street Parking Requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided for all development within the Peshastin urban growth area as prescribed in Chapter 11.90 of this title, except as provided below:

(A) Parking areas in the C-D zone shall be located behind the building/structure, with a shared ingress/egress, unless said locations are not feasible due to topography, existing building locations or other physical conditions.

(B) Any development that dedicates additional right-of-way for transit facilities, or provides transit facilities on site, may reduce the off-street parking requirements by ten percent. Local transit improvements may include, but are not limited to, shelters, benches, bus turnouts and similar improvements that directly benefit the users of the development. All improvements, including any dedication of right-of-way, shall be approved by the local transit authority prior to receiving a reduction in parking requirements.

(C) In the C-D zone, up to thirty percent of the required off-street parking may be provided for on street, provided those on-street parking facilities are either already improved or will be improved to comply with the dimensional requirements of Chapter 11.90, and are located no more than five hundred feet from the use, business, or activity.

(D) Off-street parking areas shall not be provided that exceed the required number of parking spaces by more than one hundred fifty percent.

(4) Landscape Standards. All development other than single-family and duplex dwellings and development in the C-D zone shall be consistent with Chapter 15.50.

(5) Open Space/Recreation. The purpose of this section is to require the retention and enhancement of open space areas within the community to maintain the small-town character of Peshastin, and to enhance the overall appearance of the community. Any use that involves multifamily residential development, other than single-family and duplex dwellings and development in the C-D and I zones, is subject to the following provisions:

(A) The area required for open space/recreation shall be fifteen percent of the overall site area, with a minimum total area of five thousand square feet, consisting of usable open space, critical areas and buffers and perimeter landscaping. Of the overall total open space areas, seventy-five percent must be usable open space.

(B) Usable open space includes open play areas and outdoor recreational features, trails and paths, community gardens, and other similar types of areas. It shall be located and designed to be conveniently accessible, and it shall be at a grade and with dimensions suitable for recreation use.

(C) The open space/recreation areas shall be consistently maintained and shall be preserved through appropriate legal measures ensuring the continuation of the open space/recreation area, and prohibiting current and future owners from partitioning the open space/recreation areas and from converting the areas to other uses.

(6) Light and Noise. All development within the Peshastin urban growth area shall comply with the following standards to reduce impacts to surrounding properties, wildlife and the night sky:

(A) All exterior lighting shall be used in a manner that minimizes light pollution.

(i) Lights shall be fully shielded and downward projecting. The shield must be opaque so that no light can pass through.

(ii) When multiple lights are used, for a pedestrian or traffic purpose, they shall be placed in a manner that provides even illumination.

(iii) Lights shall be positioned in a manner which does not trespass onto neighboring property.

(iv) Lights shall be no higher than twenty feet above grade, whether mounted on a building or structure or erected on a free-standing support/pole.

(B) No blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or other illuminated device is permitted in any zoning district, except for temporary holiday displays.

(C) Noise emanating from any use shall be muffled so as to not become objectionable due to intermittent beat, frequency or shrillness, and where use is within or adjoins a residential district. The sound measured at the lot line shall not exceed fifty decibels between the hours of ten p.m. and six a.m. and seventy decibels at other hours.

(7) Access and Travelways. All development shall ensure provisions are made for safe and convenient pedestrian and/or bicycle access to circulation systems that link lots, tracts and/or buildings, particularly to adjoining parks and trail systems. Trail systems shall provide continuity of public access and/or facilitate their eventual connection to other areas incrementally through time.

(A) Trail improvements and easements/tracts of land shall be provided whenever a division of land or other development activity occurs for residential, commercial, industrial, and/or recreation development when near parks, recreation areas, schools, churches, dead-end roads, bodies of water such as rivers or lakes, existing/future trails, public facilities and/or other similar activities and facilities.

(B) Maintenance of any trail corridor or improvement retained in private ownership shall be the responsibility of the owner or other separate entity capable of long-term maintenance and operation in a manner acceptable to the county.

(C) The dimensions of trails shall have a minimum easement width of ten feet with a minimum width of six feet improved with gravel, asphalt or other similar all-weather surface materials. Linkage corridors may be bridged or partially covered but are intended for pedestrian movement through the entire length of the corridor.

(D) Within the C-D, C-H, I, I-C and P-U zones, sidewalks shall be provided within the public rights-of-way, in addition to pedestrian facilities to ensure internal circulation within a development.

(8) Street Design Amenities. Street design amenities such as benches, planters, etc. shall be placed at twenty-foot intervals adjacent to all development in the C-D and C-H zones. Said amenities may be placed on the sidewalk and/or within the public right-of-way, as approved by the County. Within the C-D zone, said street amenities shall include living plant materials in containers at least every ten feet, which shall be required in place of the landscaping requirements provided for herein. Development and maintenance of planting strips within the right-of-way may substitute, or partly replace, street design amenities at the county’s discretion and with an enforceable agreement.

(9) Storage. All development within the Peshastin urban growth area shall comply with the following storage standards:

(A) Refuse Storage. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall be located outside of required front yard areas, and shall be screened on all sides from public, view and at a minimum be enclosed with a five-and-one-half-foot-high wood, concrete or masonry wall or sight-obscuring fence and landscaping.

(B) General Storage. Storage of personal property, business property and materials shall be located outside of required front yard areas and be entirely within an enclosed building, except that storage located within the industrial zoning district. Residential storage may be screened from view of the surrounding properties with a sight-obscuring fence and landscaping.

(C) Vehicle Storage. See Section 11.88.170(10)(E).

(10) Livestock. The keeping of livestock and poultry is an accessory use, as identified in Section 11.22.030, subject to the following provisions:

(A) The property shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition so as to be free from offensive odors, fly breeding, dust and general nuisances, and to be in compliance with the Chelan-Douglas health district regulations.

(B) Adequate measures shall be taken to properly dispose of animal wastes. Accumulation of animal waste shall be prohibited from being stored closer than one hundred feet from any off-premises dwelling and domestic or irrigation well.

(C) Pasture shall be defined as that area which is enclosed within a perimeter fence, and shall not include that portion of the property used for residential purposes. Pasture areas shall be maintained free of noxious weeds.

(D) Minimum Acreage Allowance. At least one-quarter acre in maintained pasture is required for each hoofed animal and for each group of twelve rabbits and/or poultry.

(11) Utility Uses/Structures. All utility uses/structures shall meet the following regulations, in addition to other applicable provisions of this title:

(A) Sight-obscuring landscaping shall be provided consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

(B) Any storage necessary for the utility shall be kept within an enclosed building or structure.

(C) Fencing shall be a maximum of eight feet, and shall be sight-obscuring. Barbed wire or electric fencing shall be permitted only when a safety hazard is present and such fencing can be placed at the top or behind an existing fence at a minimum of six feet high and a maximum of eight feet high.

(D) Public utilities shall include developed open space with trails and, when appropriate, recreation space.

(E) Cell towers shall be adequately camouflaged to fit the surrounding uses and nature.

(12) Multifamily Development. The following regulations shall apply to all multifamily housing developments that may be authorized by this chapter:

(A) Parking and Storage.

(i) All parking shall be screened from public streets and adjacent residential uses by landscaping and/or architectural screening. No solid board fencing shall be allowed as architectural screening.

(ii) Parking may not be located in the front yard.

(iii) Each multifamily dwelling unit shall provide at least one on-site parking stall together with a minimum of two hundred forty cubic feet of enclosed storage area. The storage area shall be accessible from outside of the dwelling unit and may be provided in conjunction with the required parking, combined with the multifamily building complex or other means as approved by the review authority subject to the following:

(a) All permitted storage shall be considered accessory. Storage of materials shall be located entirely within an enclosed building except that patio and deck areas are permitted to have outdoor furniture; provided, that furniture does not exceed the size of the patio or deck area.

(b) No storage of materials shall be located within any required setback area.

(iv) Parking between structures is only allowed when it is located toward the rear of the principal structure and is served by an alley or private driveway.

(v) Surface parking lots shall be broken into sublots of no more than six parking spaces.

(B) Open Space.

(i) A minimum of three hundred square feet of common open space shall be provided per dwelling unit.

(ii) The total common open space within a development shall be a minimum of two thousand square feet in size, regardless of the number of dwelling units.

(iii) No dimension of an open space area used to satisfy the minimum square footage requirement shall be less than nine feet wide, unless part of a pathway or trail.

(iv) Common open space shall be improved for passive or active recreational use. Examples may include, but are not limited to, courtyards, orchards, landscaped picnic areas or gardens.

(v) Common open space shall include amenities such as seating, landscaping, trails, gazebos, barbeque facilities, covered shelters or water features.

(vi) Private Open Space. Each dwelling unit shall provide a minimum of four hundred square feet of private yard space. Examples include lawn area, courtyards and patios.

(C) A multifamily housing development may contain community building(s) that are clearly incidental in use or size and are supportive to the dwelling units. Such community buildings shall be designed similar to the multifamily housing development, and shall be located on the same parcel as the multifamily housing development.

(13) Bed and Breakfasts. Bed and breakfast facilities shall be permitted as identified in Section 11.22.030, consistent with the requirements of Section 11.88.210 and any applicable requirements of Chapter 11.93 where authorized through a conditional use permit process.

(14) Big Box Retail. Commercial buildings, which are located within the C-H zoning district, that are at least ten thousand square feet in size are considered “big box retail” for the purposes of this chapter. The purpose in regulating big box retail is to maintain and address the unique qualities of the community, the tourist industry and the natural environment. In addition to all other requirements of this chapter (such as, but not limited to, off-street parking, landscaping, street design amenities, etc.), the following standards shall apply to all big box retail development:

(A) Maximum Building Size. All big box retail development shall include no more than fifty thousand square feet of gross floor area, inclusive of all structures.

(B) Traffic impacts shall be evaluated through a traffic analysis that is prepared by the applicant and reviewed and approved by the county.

(C) Facades, exterior walls and entryways shall provide visual interest, identity, character and pedestrian scale.

(D) Facades greater than one hundred feet in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least three percent of the length of the facade and extending at least twenty percent of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred horizontal feet.

(E) Facades that face public streets shall have a variety of arcades, display windows, entry areas, or awnings along no less than sixty percent of their horizontal length, unless the structural integrity of the building is at stake.

(F) Each principal building on a site shall have clearly defined, highly visible customer entrances featuring no less than three of the following: canopies or porticos; overhangs; recesses/projections; arcades; raised corniced parapets over the door; peaked roof forms; arches; outdoor patios; display windows; architectural details such as tile work and moldings which are integrated into the building structure and design; integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or places for sitting.

(G) Facades, exterior walls and entryways shall provide consistent architectural treatment.

(H) Neon tubing or paint color shall not be an acceptable feature for building trim or accent areas.

(I) Architectural styles shall incorporate the following design elements to preserve the rural character and to be consistent with the surrounding natural environment: high quality building materials, such as brick masonry, wood (large timbers), sandstone, river rock and other native stone, tinted, textured, concrete masonry units or recycled and ecologically friendly materials.

(J) Detail features shall include:

(i) Building facades must include a repeating pattern that shall include no less than three of the following elements: color change, texture change, material module change and/or wall plane change.

(ii) At least one of these elements shall repeat horizontally. Each selected element shall repeat at intervals of no more than thirty feet.

(iii) At least four of the following components which support the unique character of the area shall be included in the design. These include, but are not limited to: offsets or bays, varying storefront treatments, multipane windows, varying bulkhead treatment, pedestrian pathways, transportation waiting areas and protection for pedestrians from adverse weather conditions, such as, overhangs, marquees, and awnings.

(iv) Roofs are to be used to add interest to and reduce the massive scale of large buildings. Roof features will complement the character of adjoining neighborhoods and, when possible, utilize sources of natural light (i.e., skylights) to increase energy efficiency and worker well-being. Roof design shall contribute to the reduction of stormwater runoff by managing the water drainage. Parapets shall conceal flat roofs and rooftop equipment such as HVAC units from public view extending out to the site perimeter.

(K) Pedestrian circulation shall include the following:

(i) Walkways at least eight feet in width shall be provided along all sides of the lot that abut a public street and shall provide human-scale lighting to create a safe and attractive pedestrian atmosphere.

(ii) Continuous internal pedestrian walkways, no less than eight feet in width, shall be provided from the public walkway or right-of-way to the customer entrance of all buildings on the site. Walkways shall connect pedestrian activity such as, but not limited to, transit stops, street crossings, buildings and store entry points, and central features and community spaces.

(iii) Walkways shall feature adjoining landscaped areas that include trees, shrubs, benches, flower beds, ground covers, or other such materials for no less than fifty percent of their length.

(iv) Walkways, no less than eight feet in width, shall be provided the full length of the building featuring a customer entrance, and along any facade abutting public parking areas. Such walkways shall abut a minimum six-foot-wide planting bed, except where features such as arcades or entryways are part of the facade.

(v) All internal pedestrian crosswalks shall be distinguished by the use of durable, low maintenance surface materials such as pavers, bricks, stamped asphalt, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways, so long as they meet the ADA guidelines.

(vi) Bicycle lanes shall be provided, where appropriate, on ingress and egress routes and throughout the development to allow access to structures/services for cyclists. Bicycle racks shall be included in the design and maintenance of the development.

(L) Loading areas, trash collection/compaction and truck parking exert visual and noise impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and should be designed so that delivery and loading operations do not disturb adjoining neighborhoods. The following regulations shall apply:

(i) Areas shall not be visible from abutting streets or properties.

(ii) Areas shall not be located within twenty feet of any public walkway.

(iii) Areas shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and the landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are minimized.

(M) Central features and community spaces shall include:

(i) A pedestrian walkway network anchored by special design features such as towers, arcades, cupolas, porticos, pedestrian light fixtures, bollards, planter walls, and other architectural elements that define circulation ways and outdoor spaces.

(ii) Community space areas shall be connected to pedestrian and bikeways.

(iii) When appropriate, transportation drop-off/pick-up area.

(iv) Seating and covered structure.

(v) Special design features which support the agricultural heritage and/or natural history are encouraged, such as a clock tower, water feature, recreation area or public art.

(15) Sewer Connections within the Peshastin Sewer Service Boundary.

(A) Major subdivisions shall connect to the Peshastin Sewer.

(B) Minor (short) subdivisions and all other development having an existing sewer line located within two hundred feet of the nearest property line shall connect to the Peshastin Sewer.

(C) Existing on-site sewer systems may remain in use; however, if said system fails then it shall be required to connect to the Peshastin Sewer if the property is within two hundred feet of an existing sewer line.

(D) Developments not connecting to the Peshastin Sewer shall install a septic tank and appurtenances meeting the design standards of the Peshastin Sewer service provider. All septic tanks and appurtenances, not including drainfields, shall be inspected by the Peshastin Sewer service provider at the time of installation.

(16) Notice to Title. All building permits, development permits and land divisions within five hundred feet of existing agricultural activities shall have the following notice placed on the title of all affected parcels:

This parcel is within or near current agricultural land on which a variety of agricultural activities may occur that impact residential development and use. Agriculture is considered a priority land use in Chelan County.

(Res. 2008-143 (part), 10/7/08; Res. 2009-122 (Exh. A) (part), 11/3/09; Res. 2011-86 (Att. A) (part), 10/4/11; Res. 2014-38 (Atts. A, B) (part), 4/15/14; Res. 2018-8 (Att. A) (part), 1/30/18)

§ 11.22.050 Planned developments.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of a planned development (PD) is to allow a more flexible use of land by encouraging the careful application of design components to achieve the creation of innovative developments and a more efficient utilization of public facilities in exchange for public benefits that achieve comprehensive plan goals. The PD can also be used to protect wetlands, floodways, and other critical areas from development. A PD is one that permits diversity in the location and type of structures; promotes the efficient use of land by facilitating a more economical arrangement of buildings, streets, utilities, and land use; preserves as much as possible critical areas and natural landscape features; and reduces development impacts to adjacent neighborhoods through design and mitigation.

Designation of a property as a PD binds the property owners and their successors to the development described and depicted in the application, binding site plan or preliminary subdivision and approval of the PD, and applicable development standards of this chapter. The PD designation confirms the PD is consistent with the purpose of and provisions for planned developments and the comprehensive plan and provides the standards by which subsequent development permits, including building permits, shall be reviewed. All provisions, conditions and requirements of the binding site plan shall be legally enforceable on the purchaser or any other person acquiring a lease or other ownership interest of any lot, parcel or tract recreated pursuant to the binding site plan that depicts the PD.

A PD shall be reviewed according to the provisions for a quasi-judicial review application process as described in Title 14, Development Permit Procedures and Administration, except as otherwise provided for in this section. There are established by this chapter provisions governing a residential planned development. This is a PD devoted solely to full-time residential uses. It is intended to promote more economical and efficient use of the land, while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices within a single residential project.

(2) Where Permitted and Permitted Uses. Planned developments, when approved in accordance with all applicable codes and this chapter, are established as a development permit and, as such, do not reclassify the existing zoning district designation.

(A) A PD may be permitted within the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zoning districts, provided it is connected to a public water system and a public wastewater system, and further provided the minimum project size is at least two acres.

(B) A PD may include the following uses, which uses shall be specifically identified and approved in the development permit application review and approval process:

(i) A combination of residential dwellings such as single-family attached, single-family detached, modular homes, duplexes, townhouses, apartments, condominiums and other similar dwellings in accordance with this section and chapter;

(ii) Manufactured homes are also allowed to be part of a PD; however, the placement of manufactured homes shall be specifically included and approved as part of the initial development permit application;

(iii) Accessory uses specifically designed to meet the needs of the residents of the PD such as garages, carports, personal and recreational vehicle storage, and other similar noncommercial uses;

(iv) Developed recreational facilities for the residents of the PD, such as clubhouses, tennis or racquetball courts, ball fields, trails, sports fields, spa facilities, parks, undeveloped recreational areas, open space areas and other similar type uses.

(3) Protection of Critical Areas and Provision of On-Site Recreation. The following standards apply to a PD:

(A) Where critical areas exist on a site subject to a PD, the benefits derived from the PD, including without limitation decreased lot sizes and increased densities as provided for in this chapter, shall be achieved in exchange for a dedicated protection of another portion of the property containing critical areas; provided, that:

(i) The critical areas to be protected are dedicated in perpetuity, and all future rights for development are traded in exchange for the rights to derive benefits from the PD process; and

(ii) Land protected by trading development density shall be protected from encroachment and maintained free of fill material, building and construction wastes, yard wastes and other debris that would diminish the property characteristics that the dedication was intended to protect. Any use of the critical areas on site shall be governed by Chelan County’s critical areas protection resolutions;

(iii) Where critical areas within the development account for less than six hundred square feet per residential unit nor less than ten percent of the overall area of the development, additional on-site recreation and open space areas, as provided for in this chapter and in the applicable zoning code provisions, shall be provided in addition to retention of critical areas in an amount that achieves a total area in critical areas/open space/on-site recreation use of at least six hundred square feet per residential unit and in no case less than ten percent of the overall area of the development.

(B) Where no critical areas exist on a site subject to a PD, the benefits derived from the PD, including without limitation decreased lot sizes and increased densities as provided for in this chapter, shall be achieved in part in exchange for a dedication of another portion of the property as on-site recreation and/or open space areas, consistent with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable sections of the zoning code, that total at least six hundred square feet per residential unit and in no case less than ten percent of the overall development; provided, that:

(i) The on-site recreation may include a combination of natural areas, parks, landscaped areas, trails, and/or visual corridors; provided, that a minimum of ten thousand square feet or sixty percent of the on-site recreation, whichever is greater, is contiguous usable space;

(ii) The on-site recreation area/areas are dedicated in perpetuity, and all future rights for development are traded in exchange for the rights to derive benefits from the PD process.

(C) The overall area within a PD that is required to be devoted to critical areas, on-site recreation and/or open space shall be no less than six hundred square feet per residential unit, and in no case shall there be less than ten percent of the overall development devoted to these areas.

(4) Dedicated Lands. All lands dedicated for the preservation of critical areas, creation of open space or establishment of recreation facilities shall be protected in perpetuity by recorded covenants, approved by the county, which restrict uses to only those specified in the approved planned development site plan and provide for the maintenance of the open space in a manner which assures its continuing use for the intended purpose. Dedicated open space may be held in common interest by all of the property owners within the planned development, a public or private entity empowered to manage and maintain the open space, or by other appropriate legal measures that ensure the continuation of the open space/recreation areas. Perpetual restrictions shall be placed upon the title to all dedicated areas and on the face of the binding site plan or subdivision indicating that:

(A) All land uses and development shall be limited to the stated purpose of the dedicated property.

(B) If the open space/recreation areas are held in common interest by all of the property owners within the planned development, then all property owners within the planned development shall be mutually responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the dedicated lands.

(C) Dedicated lands shall be maintained free of any liens or encumbrances that could interfere with the stated purpose of the dedication.

(5) Density Credits. The following standards apply to a PD that chooses to include density credits:

(A) The maximum number of dwelling units permitted per acre for a PD shall be determined by utilizing the maximum density levels established by the comprehensive plan and zoning regulations, and the amount of public benefit or design elements provided within the proposed development. In all districts, exceeding the maximum density permitted with the district requires the connection to a domestic water and sanitary sewer system.

(B) Additional density shall be achieved by incorporating at least eleven of the following nineteen items into the design and construction of the PD:

(i) On-site stormwater drainage retention facilities are integrated as usable recreation areas with a slope ratio not exceeding four units horizontal to one unit vertical.

(ii) Where a PD is proposed along an existing transit route, transit stops and the construction of shelters, pull-outs and other associated transit systems shall be integrated into the project.

(iii) Trees shall be planted adjacent and along the entire frontage of public and/or private street rights-of-way on the property being developed. Planting areas shall be a minimum of five feet in width and consist of a minimum of sixty percent deciduous trees at least four feet high at the time of planting on no greater than fifty-foot centers. Suitable groundcover including grasses and/or low growing shrubs to complement the trees shall also be provided.

(iv) At least two covered parking spaces shall be provided for all residential dwelling units. Covered parking shall be in the form of carports, garages, or above/below ground parking garages.

(v) Where a proposed PD consists of more than ten units, parking areas that are kept small (ten to twenty spaces) in any group and interspersed with landscaping, recreation features, structures, or other similar uses when applicable.

(vi) Provisions shall be made for bicycle, pedestrian and/or natural trail systems, the majority of which are physically and functionally separated from motor vehicle traffic by a distance of ten feet or more. Separation may include such features as landscaping, undulated berms, natural features, topography, open space, or other similar features. Trail systems shall encompass the entire development and may be incorporated as part of the on-site recreation required. The trail system components shall connect all public open space, drainage ways, shoreline areas and other trail systems designated in the comprehensive plan. Trail system components shall be a minimum of eight feet wide and improved with an all-weather surface suitable for the type of trail proposed.

(vii) Natural drainage ways shall be incorporated into the overall PD design and left undisturbed or enhanced with native ornamental landscaping when applicable.

(viii) Significant existing natural features shall be maintained on the site, including without limitation topography, significant tree stands, or particularly note-worthy trees, view points or other important natural features found on site.

(ix) The PD project shall contain a facility for a child daycare center, pursuant to applicable provisions of the Chelan County Code. The daycare facility shall be of sufficient size to serve the projected demand for such services generated by the project.

(x) Significant recreational areas shall be developed and equipped with such features as swimming pools, tennis courts, commercial grade playground equipment, community center or other significant features.

(xi) At least twenty-five percent of the site shall incorporate duplex, multifamily or zero-lot-line dwelling units.

(xii) Where a proposed PD incorporates the development of duplexes, multifamily units and zero-lot-line lots, disperse their locations throughout the PD.

(xiii) Solar, geothermal or other similar design and access considerations shall be incorporated into the design of the development and proposed buildings. This may include using topographical features of the development, siting criteria for structures, or specific structure design requirements.

(xiv) Accessory features such as benches, trash cans, tables and other similar attributes to enhance the character of the open space or other features shall be provided in the development. This shall not include primary garbage disposal areas. Trash cans shall be forty-two inches high with a total radius of two feet or less. The accessory features shall be consistent to the overall design of the development.

(xv) An area shall be designated and developed with each PD phase for the storage of personal property and/or recreation vehicle storage. Storage areas shall be sized and designed for the sole use by the residents within the development. Common features shall include perimeter landscaping to screen them from view, accessibility to all residents, minimal lighting, and similar architectural features as the proposed residential structures. Signs for advertising purposes are prohibited.

(xvi) Pedestrian access, open space and recreation amenities shall be provided and incorporated into the PD, when the PD adjoins cultural/historical sites or water bodies such as ponds, creeks, rivers or lakes, when applicable.

(xvii) Landscape decks/garden porches shall be incorporated into the design of all duplexes and multifamily units.

(xviii) The PD shall be a secured, gated community.

(xix) The PD shall incorporate some other unique site and/or design features not listed above that distinguish it from a typical subdivision. The hearing examiner shall determine the applicability and appropriateness of this provision during the review process for each PD.

(C) In no case shall the overall density of the PD exceed the following:

(i) Eight units per acre in R-1;

(ii) Sixteen units per acre in R-2; and

(iii) Twenty-four units per acre in R-3.

(6) Binding Site Plan or Subdivision. A binding site plan is required for all multifamily PDs or a subdivision is required for single-family lot PDs and shall include the following:

(A) All information required on a preliminary plat;

(B) The location of all existing and proposed structures;

(C) A detailed landscape plan indicating the location of existing vegetation to be retained, location of vegetation landscaping structures to be installed, the type of vegetation by common name and/or taxonomic designation, the installed and mature height of all vegetation;

(D) Schematic plans and elevations of proposed building(s) with samples of all exterior finish material and colors, the type and location of all exterior lighting, signs and accessory structures;

(E) Utility, street and stormwater drainage plans that indicate the facilities, lay-out and capacities necessary to serve the entire PD;

(F) Inscriptions or attachments setting forth the limitations and conditions of development; and

(G) The provisions ensuring the development will be in conformance with the site plan.

(7) Project Description. A detailed written explanation of the design concept, planned features of the development, measures taken to meet the purposes of the PD, the proposed sequence and timing of development, the provisions of ownership and management when developed, and covenants or other controls which might influence the development, operation or maintenance of the PD shall be submitted with the binding site plan or subdivision.

(8) Association Documents. An outline of the documents of the homeowner’s association, by-laws, deeds, covenants and agreements governing ownership, maintenance and operation of the PD shall be submitted with the binding site plan or subdivision if applicable to the development. PD covenants shall include a provision whereby unpaid taxes on all property owned in common shall constitute a proportioned lien on all property of each owner in common. The county may require that it be a third party beneficiary of certain covenants with the right but not obligation to enforce the same.

(9) Phased Developments. If a PD is planned to be completed in more than five years from the date of site plan approval, the PD will be divided into phases or divisions of development, numbered sequentially in the order construction is to occur.

(10) Required Certificates and Approval. Recording a binding site plan or subdivision shall include all of the certificates required for a final plat.

(11) Recording Required. A binding site plan or subdivision of a PD and accompanying documents, together with covenants running with the land, binding the site to development in accordance with all the terms and conditions of approval, shall be recorded by the Chelan County auditor.

(12) Minor Adjustments and Amendments. Minor adjustments to a PD may be authorized by the county through a full administrative review process as identified in Title 14. Minor adjustments are characterized by those which may affect the precise dimensions, siting of buildings or lot lines, but which do not affect the type, character and/or architectural style of buildings; increase the total amount of building floor area; increase the number of dwelling units, decrease or substantially change the location of required buffers; decrease the amount of required parking; decrease on-site recreation or open space areas and/or increase the number of points of ingress and egress to the site. Modifications that exceed the conditions of a PD approval are inconsistent with the intent of the approved PD, and/or are not minor adjustments, as determined by the county, shall be considered a request for a major revision to the PD and shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with the procedures of this section as a new application. The new application shall be reviewed according to the applicable regulations in effect at the time of new application.

(13) Expiration. A binding site plan or subdivision for a PD expires unless final approval is obtained from the county and recorded by the Chelan County auditor within five years from the date of approval. For a PD that includes phases as permitted by this chapter, the PD shall expire unless final approval is obtained for the first phase from the county, with subsequent phases falling within the identified phasing schedule, and recorded by the Chelan County auditor within five years from the date of approval. Minor revisions to the phasing schedule of a PD that has not expired pursuant to this section may be granted by the county, provided the schedule is consistent with the overall timeframe anticipated for build-out of the PD. An applicant who files a written request with the county within thirty days before the expiration date shall be granted a one-year extension upon a showing of a good faith effort to file the final binding site plan or final subdivision.

(14) On-Site Recreation and/or Open Space Design Requirements. The following are minimum design requirements for PDs that incorporate on-site recreation and/or open space:

(A) The following areas shall not be calculated in whole or in part as a portion of the required on-site recreation or open space:

(i) Public and/or private streets, parking lots and storm drainage, except as specifically enumerated within this chapter;

(ii) Slopes in excess of forty-five percent, geologically hazardous areas, water bodies, and/or submerged or marshy/boggy land, except that these areas may be used to satisfy a maximum of fifty percent of the open space requirements.

(B) The location, shape, size and character of the open space shall be configured appropriate to the scale and character of the planned density, expected population, and topography of the area. On-site recreation areas shall be centrally located in the development and designed for active and passive recreation unless otherwise approved by the hearing examiner.

(C) A minimum of sixty percent of the on-site recreation or open space shall be concentrated and/or connected into large usable areas. The remaining forty percent may be designated as buffers, entry features, recreation facilities, streetscape, and/or used for a natural trail system or other uses approved by the hearing examiner.

(D) On-site recreation areas or open space may contain such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the benefit and enjoyment of residents of the PD; provided, that the building coverage of such buildings or structures shall not exceed fifty percent of the minimum on-site recreation or open space required.

(E) At least sixty percent of the on-site recreation area or open space required shall be reasonably level to accommodate active recreational uses with slopes no greater than fifteen percent. On-site recreation areas shall be located on a public or private street with a minimum frontage width of thirty feet if the site is two acres or less in size and sixty feet of frontage width for areas larger than two acres.

(15) Minimum Development Standards. Within a PD the following minimum standards shall apply:

(A) Yard, Setback, and Width Requirements. The minimum yard, setback, and width requirements otherwise applying to the development in the zoning district may be modified from the standards of the district, provided:

(i) The minimum front, side and rear yard requirement on the exterior boundaries of the proposed PD shall not be less than twenty feet and the minimum front yard setback within the interior of the PD shall not be less than fifteen feet. Interior yards and setbacks shall be as approved on the PD binding site plan and each development will be reviewed to ensure adequate provision of light, air and life safety for all structures.

(ii) All buildings that are not attached or do not have common walls shall be separated by a minimum distance of ten feet.

(B) Each lot utilized for residential purposes shall have a minimum width of not less than thirty feet on an interior public or private street. Lots located on an exterior perimeter street shall comply with the normal minimum lot width of the district.

(C) The minimum lot sizes within a PD may be reduced from the normal standards of the district unless located on an exterior perimeter street. Lots located on the exterior perimeter boundary or along an exterior street of the PD shall be reduced by not less than ten percent of the normal minimum lot size requirement of the zoning district. Regardless of reduced minimum lot sizes, at no time shall the overall density of the development exceed the maximum densities identified in this chapter.

(D) The maximum lot coverage may be increased by twenty-five percent of the normal district requirement.

(E) The maximum building height within a PD shall be the same as permitted in the district. Whenever possible, development of the PD shall be designed to maximize views for each dwelling unit and to ensure that the views of surrounding properties have been considered.

(F) Landscaping shall be required at entries into a PD, for on-site recreation areas and facilities, and in conjunction with multifamily complexes. Natural landscape features including existing trees, shrubs and ground cover, drainage ways, rock outcroppings, and slopes shall be preserved to the greatest extent possible.

(G) A buffer shall be required when a PD has a density and/or intensity greater than that allowed within the applicable zoning district. The buffer shall include a combination of additional landscaping, fencing, increased setbacks and/or other alternatives that mitigate impacts to adjacent properties.

(H) Parking shall be provided in the same ratio as required for the district and shall meet the minimum provisions established in Chapter 11.90 and the following:

(i) For each ten multifamily dwelling units, four additional parking spaces shall be required for visitor parking when on-street parking is unavailable. Special considerations may be given to low traffic generators such as senior citizen or assisted living housing.

(ii) Additional parking/storage areas shall be required for recreational vehicles (RVs) such as campers, boats, trail bikes, motor homes and other similar vehicles unless these types of vehicles are precluded by the developer in the form of covenants or other restrictions approved by the county. When thirty or more dwelling units are proposed, one parking space shall be provided for every ten dwelling units. The size of the parking/storage area shall be based on the following:

(a) Parking/storage stalls shall be a minimum of ten feet wide by twenty-eight feet long;

(b) Access driveways shall be a minimum of thirty feet in width;

(c) The minimum area requirement for each space, together with access and maneuvering area, shall not be less than four hundred square feet.

(I) Special Areas. A PD that is adjacent to any lake, river, drainage or other waterway shall provide pedestrian or vehicular access to said amenity, as reviewed and approved through the PD process.

(J) A PD may allow development standards different from those imposed under the Chelan County Code, except as provided in the applicable district in relation to permitted uses, and provided a clear description of the approved development standards is provided with the binding site plan or subdivision that is recorded pursuant to this section. Any approved development standards that differ from those otherwise required by the county shall not require any further zoning district reclassification, variance or other county approval apart from the PD and any subsequent, associated construction plan approvals. The development standards as approved through the PD shall apply to and govern the development and implementation of each PD site in lieu of any conflicting or different standards or requirements elsewhere in the county’s zoning code.

(Res. 2008-143 (part), 10/7/08; Res. 2020-62 §§ 1—4 (Exh. A), 6/9/20)