Chapter 18.60
RECREATIONAL AND WATERSHED ZONES1

Sections:

18.60.010    Purpose.

18.60.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter, providing for the establishment of an R-1 zone, is as follows:

A. To provide for areas within Columbia County devoted primarily for recreational uses.

The purpose of this chapter, providing for the establishment of a W-1 zone, is as follows:

A. To facilitate the conservation of land, water, and other natural resources.

B. To reduce the possibility of soil erosion.

C. To reduce the hazards from floods and fire.

D. To protect the quality and quantity of water originating from this area in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Columbia County and the city of Dayton.

Subject

Zone District

 

R-1

W-1

Maximum building height

35 feet

No permanent uses are allowed in this zone.

There is no privately owned land with this zoning designation.

Minimum parcel size

None

 

Setbacks

 

 

Front

 

 

 

County road

15 feet +1/2 ROW from centerline

 

 

State highway

Outside WSDOT safety zone or 10 feet from ROW, whichever is greater

 

 

Private road

10 feet from ROW

 

Side

10 feet

 

Rear

50 feet

 

Minimum road frontage or lot width

200 feet

 

Signage

None allowed

 

Notes:

1. All private water supplies and private sewage systems shall be approved by the Columbia County health department.

[Ord. 2020-02 § 2 (Exh. G); Ord. 2017-03 (Exh. E); Ord. 2015-02 § 2; Ord. 95-01 § 16; Ord. 90-02 § 15.]


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Code reviser’s note: CCC 18.60.020 through 18.60.060 were editorially removed at the request of the county.

    Prior legislation: Ord. 94-02.