The municipal watershed for the city of Rainier lies within the city limits but outside of the urban growth boundary. The purpose of this zone is to recognize and protect the watershed as a source of drinking water for the residents of the city of Rainier.
(Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 3.11), 1998)
The watershed shall be managed and used with an objective to protect the values of the watershed as a long-term municipal water supply source. Managed forestry operations are permitted within the watershed with the approval of the city council.
(Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 3.11), 1998)
Limited public uses may be considered on a case-by-case basis as a conditional use, subject to approval as a Type III decision under the conditional use provisions of Chapter 18.130 RMC. All other uses shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 3.11), 1998)