HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-121-CCGRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION NO. 98-12�CC
ORDINANCE NO. 98121-CC
AMENDING THE GRANT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, ADDING A DEFINITION
FOR "UTILITY FACILITIES", AND OTHER MATTERS
PROPERLY RELATING THERETO.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Grant County Zoning Ordinance does not expressly permit utility
facilities in any zoning district; and
WHEREAS, public and private utilities desire to build and maintain utilities in Grant
County; and
WHEREAS, public and private utilities desire to expand existing utilities in Grant
County; and
WHEREAS, public and private utilities are essential %r orderly growth and development
in Grant County; and
WHEREAS, public and private utilities are essential for maintenance of existing
commercial and residential development in Grant County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners find that a public need exists to permit
public and private utility facilities in all zoning districts in Grant County, subject to reasonable
development regulations, in a manner consistent with local, state and federal statutes, rules,
ordinances and regulations.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DO
HEREBY ORDAIN AND ESTABLISH AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. NEW SUBSECTION. Grant County Zoning Ordinance, Section XV
"Supplementary Use And Area Regulations," Subsection A., adopted by Resolution No.
80-39- -CC (Ordinance No. gp_39_ -CC) on April 15, 1980, is amended by adding a
new subsection to "Uses Permitted", to read as follows:
4. On anv lot in anv district utility facilities shall be
permitted uses, subject to the setback and height limitations
in the underlving district, subject to local state and
federal re�ulations.
Section 2. NEW SUBSECTION. Grant County Zoning Ordinance, Section III
"Definitions", adopted by Resolution No. go-39- -CC (Ordinance No, g0-39- -
CC) on April 15, 1980, is amended by adding a new subsection to "De�initions," by adding a
"Utility Facilities" definition, to read as follows:
"Utility facilities" means:
.� All communication lines, includin� cable TV but not
includin� communication towers or relav stations •
� All storm water, water and sewer facilities lines ec�uipment
hookubs or abpurtenances includin� utilizing or related to lines
ei�ht inches or less in diameter•
,� All electric facilities lines equipment or appurtenances not
includin� substations, with an associated volta�e of 55 000 volts
or less; and the over buildin� of existin� distribution lines (55 000
volts or less) with transmission lines (more than 55 000 volts • and
the under�roundin� of all electric facilities lines equipment or
appurtenances;
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� All natural �as distribution (as opposed to transmission lines and
necessar��purtenant facilities and hooku�s•
�, All developments within the confines of anv existin� electric
substation, reservoir, pump station or well: and
�f Periodic use of chemical or mechanical means to maintain a utilitv
or transportation ri�ht-of-wav in its desi�n condition provided that
chemicals used are approved by the Washin�ton State Department
of A�riculture and applied bv licensed personnel.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE GRANT COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS adopt this ordinance effective immediately.
PASSED this 2 th day of August, 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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LeRoy . Allison, Chair
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Helen Fancher, mber
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Tim Snea , M er
ATTEST:
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Clerk of th d rd
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
Stephen J. Hallstrom
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
PUBLISHED:
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