PROPOSED RULES
GORGE COMMISSION
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 00-07-049.
Title of Rule: Review uses -- Residential land (350-80-370).
Purpose: Explains uses allowed on lands in the GMA in Klickitat County.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 43.97 RCW.
Summary: Additions to uses on land in the GMA-Klickitat County.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Change mandated by the scenic area management plan.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Brian Litt, 288 East Jewett, White Salmon, WA, (509) 493-3323.
Name of Proponent: Columbia River Gorge Commission, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The change adds uses allowed under the general management area.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Stated above.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. No economic impact.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.
Hearing Location: The Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, OR, on June 13, at 9:45 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact by phone, (509) 493-3323.
Submit Written Comments to: Bob McIntyre, fax (509) 493-2229, by June 13, 2000.
Date of Intended Adoption: June 13, 2000.
April 17, 2000
Robert K. McIntyre
Administrative Assistant
AMENDATORY SECTION
350-80-370. Review Uses -- Residential land.
(1) The following uses may be allowed on lands in the
General Management Area designated Residential, subject to
compliance with the scenic, cultural, natural and recreation
resources guidelines (Commission Rule 350-80-520 through
350-80-620):
(a) One single-family dwelling per legally created parcel.
(A) If the subject parcel is located adjacent to lands designated Large-Scale or Small-Scale Agriculture or Commercial Forest Land or Large or Small Woodland, the use shall comply with the buffer and notification requirements of Commission Rule 350-80-150(2) and 350-80-190 (1)(n)(E) for agriculture designations or Commission Rule 350-80-310(1) and 350-80-290(1) for forest land designations.
(B) If the subject parcel is located adjacent to lands designated Commercial Forest Land or Large or Small Woodland, the placement of a dwelling shall also comply with the fire protection guidelines of Commission Rule 350-80-300.
(b) Buildings exceeding 60 square feet in area and/or 18 feet in height as measured at the roof peak, which are accessory to a dwelling.
(c) The temporary use of a mobile home in the case of a family hardship, subject to Commission Rule 350-80-150(3).
(d) Construction or reconstruction of roads.
(e) On parcels 10 acres or larger designated Residential-5, or 20 acres or larger designated Residential-10, a land division creating new parcels smaller than the designated minimum parcel size, subject to the provisions of Commission Rule 350-80-150(1).
(f) New cultivation, subject to compliance with Commission Rule 350-80-540 and 350-80-560 through 350-80-590.
(g) Land divisions, subject to the minimum lot size as indicated on the Land Use Designation Map.
(h) New agricultural structures.
(2) The following uses may be allowed on lands in the Special Management Area designated Residential subject to compliance with the scenic, cultural, natural, and recreation resources guidelines (Commission Rule 350-80-520 through 350-80-620):
(a) One single-family dwelling per legally created lot or consolidated parcel, subject to the guidelines of Commission Rule 350-80-270 (2)(j)(E).
(b) Accessory structures over 60 square feet.
(c) New utility facilities.
(d) Fire stations.
(e) Home occupations and cottage industries pursuant to Commission Rule 350-80-150(4).
(f) Bed and breakfast inns in structures that are included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places, pursuant to 350-80-150(5).
(g) Community parks and playgrounds.
(h) Road and railroad construction and reconstruction.
(i) Forest practices, pursuant to the provisions of Commission Rule 350-80-270(2).
(j) Signs, as specified in Commission Rule 350-80-160(2)(k) Expansion of existing primary or middle schools on land purchased prior to adoption of this amendment. For purposes of this section, existing schools means public schools that existed prior to adoption of the Management Plan.