(1) 
When an application for development is received for an area known to be archaeologically or historically significant, no action shall be taken on the application and the applicant shall not initiate any excavation or development activity until the site has been inspected by a qualified archaeologist, historian, or architect, as appropriate, designated by the administrator.
(2) 
If during excavation or development of a site an area of potential archaeological significance is uncovered, all activity in the immediate vicinity shall be halted, and the administrator shall be notified at once.
(3) 
The following shall be stated as a condition of approval on all development permits issued by the county:
If during excavation or development of the site an area of potential archaeological significance is uncovered, all activity in the immediate area shall be halted, and the Administrator shall be notified at once.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1)
(1) 
Applicability. Right to farm and forestry provisions apply to all resource and rural land use districts except rural residential 1:5. The provisions of this section are not to be construed to in any way modify, supersede or abridge state or county law relative to nuisances; rather, they are only to be used in the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(2) 
Purpose. To provide the residents of the county proper notification of the county's recognition and support of farming and forestry activities.
(3) 
Nuisance. The following shall not be considered a nuisance: agricultural and forestry activities, lumber mills (operating between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.), and other facilities, or appurtenances thereof, conducted or maintained for commercial agricultural or forestry purposes on land designated as rural residential 1:10 and 1:20, rural industrial, rural commercial, agricultural resource, or forest resource.
(4) 
Disclosure. The disclosure statement in subsection (4)(b) of this section shall be used under the following circumstances and in the following manner:
(a) 
Approval of any land division, land use, building, or development of any lands within 500 feet of lands which are designated as agricultural resource, forest resource, or mineral resource shall include a condition of approval affixed to the land use or project permit approval issued by Jefferson County. This condition is intended to disclose to applicants their proximity to resource lands and potential discomforts which are associated with resource land activities.
(b) 
The required disclosure statement is as follows:
Jefferson County has determined that the use of real property for agricultural and forestry operations is a high priority and favored use in the county. The county will not consider to be a nuisance those inconveniences or discomforts arising from such operations, if such operations are consistent with commonly accepted best management practices in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. If your real property includes or is within five hundred (500) feet of real property designated as Rural Residential 1:10 or 1:20, Rural Industrial, Rural Commercial, Agriculture, or Forestry, you may be subject to inconveniences or discomforts arising from such farming and forestry operations, including but not limited to noise, tree removal, odors, flies, fumes, dust, smoke, the operation of farm and forestry machinery during any 24-hour period, the storage and disposal of manure, and the application of permitted fertilizers and permitted pesticides. One or more of these inconveniences may occur as a result of agricultural and forestry operations which are in conformance with existing laws and regulations.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1)
Development permit approvals for the use of lands adjacent to lands designated resource lands shall be conditioned through the disclosure statement in JCC § 18.15.095(4)(b) and other appropriate measures to ensure that the use of such lands shall not interfere with the continued use in the accustomed manner and in accordance with best management practices of those lands designated for resource purposes.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1)
Overlay districts and subarea plans provide policies and regulations in addition to those of the underlying land use districts. The regulations for these areas are found in Articles VI and VII of this chapter.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1)
The Growth Management Act directs that no comprehensive plan or development regulation may preclude the siting of essential public facilities (RCW 36.70A.200(2)). The location and permitting of essential public facilities shall be guided by the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and subject to the following procedures:
(1) 
The siting and location policies and strategies of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and Countywide Planning Policy No. 4 (Jefferson County Resolution No. 112-94) shall be followed to the maximum extent possible.
(2) 
Essential public facilities shall be located if possible within land use designations for which the uses are allowed (cf. Tables 3.1 or Chapter 18.18 JCC).
(3) 
Only if no practicable alternative exists, and then only to the minimum extent possible and in accordance with applicable regulations, may such facilities be located where the uses are prohibited.
(4) 
A special use permit shall be required only for the siting of essential public facilities under this code.
(a) 
Process. A special use permit shall be reviewed under the same process as a Comprehensive Plan amendment, as specified in Chapter 18.45 JCC.
(b) 
Application Requirements. An applicant for a special use permit shall provide the same application materials as for a petition for a site-specific land use redesignation, as specified in Chapter 18.45 JCC. A special use permit shall also include an alternative site analysis evaluating at least two other alternative sites for the proposed facility.
(c) 
Approval Criteria. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant to provide evidence in support of the application. The criteria for approval or denial shall include the following elements:
(i) 
The characteristics of the special use will not be unreasonably incompatible with the types of uses permitted in surrounding areas;
(ii) 
The proposed special use will not create undue noise, odor, heat, vibration, air or water pollution impacts on surrounding existing or potential dwelling units;
(iii) 
The special use will not materially endanger the health, safety and welfare of the community;
(iv) 
The special use is such that pedestrian and vehicular traffic associated with the use will not be hazardous to or significantly conflict with existing and anticipated traffic in the local area;
(v) 
The special use will be supported by adequate public facilities or services and will not adversely affect pubic services to the surrounding area unless conditions can be established to mitigate adverse impacts;
(vi) 
The location, size and height of buildings, structures, walls and fences and screening vegetation for the special use shall not hinder or discourage the appropriate development or use of neighboring properties;
(vii) 
The special use is not in conflict with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, the comprehensive plans of adjacent jurisdictions that may be affected by the use, or the basic purposes of this chapter;
(viii) 
For special uses outside of UGAs, extension, construction, or maintenance of urban services and facilities is not required, unless no practicable alternative exists;
(ix) 
No feasible alternative site exists which better meet the requirements of these criteria;
(x) 
The need for the special use at a specific location is documented, taking into account regionwide distribution of facilities and the capacity and location of equivalent facilities;
(xi) 
For special uses in or adjacent to resource lands, the impacts on the long-term natural resource management and production will be minimized;
(xii) 
For state-owned essential public facilities, the state shall provide justification for the facility and its location in Jefferson County based on forecasted needs and a logical service area; and
(xiii) 
For state-owned essential public facilities, the state shall have established a public process by which the residents of the county and of affected and "host" municipalities have a reasonable opportunity to participate in the site selection process.
(d) 
Conditions of Approval. If approved, conditions of approval for the special use may include conditions of approval which address the criteria listed above and the following:
(i) 
Accessibility;
(ii) 
Transportation needs and services;
(iii) 
Public facility and service needs and availability;
(iv) 
Site design;
(v) 
Control of on-site and off-site impacts during construction;
(vi) 
Facility operations; and
(vii) 
Impacts on critical areas.
(Ord. 8-06 § 1; Ord. 14-18 § 4 (Exh. B))