40.240.520    Review Uses with Additional Approval Criteria for Gorge Small Woodland Designations

The following uses may be allowed on lands designated Gorge Small Woodland, subject to compliance with Sections 40.240.800 through 40.240.900, and consistent with Section 40.240.530:

A.    Construction, reconstruction, or modification of roads, utility facilities and railroads necessary for public service upon a showing that (1) there is no practicable alternative location with less adverse effect on agricultural and forest lands and on scenic, cultural, natural and recreation resources, and (2) the size is the minimum necessary to provide the service.

B.    Home occupations in an existing residence or accessory structure, subject to the guidelines in Section 40.240.240.

C.    Fruit and produce stands.

D.    Wineries and cideries, in conjunction with an on-site vineyard or orchard, upon a showing that processing of wine or cider is from fruits harvested on the subject farm and the local region.

E.    Wine or cider sales and tasting rooms, in conjunction with an on-site winery or cidery.

F.    Agricultural product processing and packaging, upon a showing that the processing will be limited to products grown primarily on the subject farm and sized to the subject operation.

G.    Exploration of mineral and geothermal resources, pursuant to Sections 40.240.285 and 40.240.800 through 40.240.900 and all other applicable federal, state and county standards.

H.    Development and production of mineral and geothermal resources, as defined by Section 40.240.040, subject to Section 40.240.285 and all other applicable federal, state and county standards, including those of Section 40.250.022. Type III review procedures specified under Section 40.510.030 shall be required.

I.    Aquaculture.

J.    Boarding of horses, pursuant to Section 40.240.205.

K.    Temporary portable asphalt/batch plants related to public road projects, not to exceed six (6) months.

L.    Expansion of existing nonprofit group camps, retreats, or conference centers.

M.    Bed and breakfast inns in single-family dwellings, subject to Section 40.240.250 and provided that the residence:

1.    Is included in the National Register of Historic Places; or

2.    Is listed on the Washington Heritage Register maintained by the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.

N.    Nonprofit, environmental learning or research facilities.

O.    On parcels designated Small Woodland, small-scale fishing support and fish processing operations on parcels that are contiguous with and have direct access to the Columbia River, pursuant to Section 40.240.260.

P.    Disposal sites managed and operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation, or a Gorge county public works department for earth materials and any intermixed vegetation generated by routine or emergency/disaster public road maintenance activities within the National Scenic Area, pursuant to Section 40.240.280.

Q.    Special uses in historic buildings, pursuant to Section 40.240.310.

(Amended: Ord. 2006-05-04; Ord. 2021-12-02)