2021.04.19_RZ20-00002_Letter_of_Incompleteness_Attachement17.20E.020 Designation criteria for master planned resorts.
Master planned resorts may be developed as a Type III binding site plan application when:
(1) The comprehensive plan specifically identifies policies to guide the development of master planned resorts;
(2) The comprehensive plan and development regulations include restrictions that preclude new urban or suburban land uses in the vicinity of the master planned resort, except in areas otherwise designated for urban growth under RCW 36.70A.110;
(3) The county includes a finding as a part of the approval process that the land is better suited, and has more long-term importance, for the master planned resort than for the commercial harvesting of timber or agricultural production, if located on land that otherwise would be designated as forest land or agricultural land under RCW 36.70A.170;
(4) The county ensures that the resort plan is consistent with the development regulations established for critical areas; and
(5) On-site and off-site infrastructure and service impacts have been fully considered and
appropriate mitigation measures have been established. [Ord. 1269 §13, 2016; Ord. 1219 §1 (Exh. A), 2010]
17.20E.040 Minimum standards.
The following minimum standards apply to all master planned resorts:
(1) A master planned resort, when approved in accordance with this chapter, is established as an overlay zone and, as such, does not alter the existing, underlying zoning designation. Development standards of this chapter shall, as applied to an approved master planned resort, supersede those of the underlying zone.
(2) Master planned resorts are urban-scale developments located in the rural area.
(3) The resort, including buffers and open space under the control of the development, is sited on a
parcel or parcels of land no less than 40 contiguous acres.
(4) Existing state or county roads are adequate, or need minimal improvements, to serve the development.
(5) Capital facilities, utilities, and services, including those related to sewer, water, stormwater, security, fire suppression, and emergency medical, provided on site shall be limited to meeting the needs of the master planned resort. Such facilities, utilities, and services may be provided to a master planned resort by outside service providers, including municipalities and special purpose districts; provided, that all costs associated with service extensions and capacity increases directly attributable to the master planned resort are fully borne by the resort. A master planned resort and service providers may enter into agreements for shared capital facilities and utilities; provided, that such facilities and utilities serve only the master planned resort or urban growth areas.
(6) At least 40 percent of the total of the site area, shall be dedicated to a mixture of permanent open space, natural areas, and/or active recreational areas, excluding streets and parking areas.
(7) Active recreational uses such as golf courses, pools, tennis courts and playing fields shall be
provided to adequately meet the needs of the residents and guests of the master planned resort.
(8) The maximum density for residential dwellings including hotel and motel units shall not exceed two units per gross acre of the overall master planned resort. Residential dwellings for long-term occupancy shall be limited to no more than 10 percent of the total number of residential units.
(9) Parking shall be provided for in accordance with a transportation management plan as submitted with the application and approved for the project.
(10) The minimum lot area, width, frontage and yard requirements, setback standards, street standards, and building heights otherwise applying to development in the underlying zone(s) may be modified consistent with the master planned resort, as approved in conformance with this chapter.
(11) The tract or tracts of land included in a proposed master planned resort must be in one ownership or control or the subject of a joint application by the owners of all the property included.
(12) All uses within the master planned resort shall be harmonious with each other through the use
of special design, placement, or screening.
(13) Unless otherwise approved in accordance with applicable sign regulations, on-premises signs and off-premises signs shall be designed and erected in conformance with design guidelines, as submitted and approved with the project and off-premises signs shall be limited to those necessary for directional purposes.
(14) Commercial services provided as part of the master planned resort shall be contained within the development and shall be oriented to serve the master planned resort. The protection of public views shall be considered in orienting such commercial services. [Ord. 1269 §13, 2016; Ord. 1219 §1 (Exh. A), 2010]