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(1) ORV use areas authorized. Subject to the requirements of this section and SCC 30.28.085, ORV use areas are allowed as a conditional use pursuant to SCC 30.22.110 and chapter 30.42C SCC in portions of the Forestry and Recreation zone which are designated Forest on the comprehensive plan map; provided, however, that ORV use areas are prohibited in the following areas:

(a) forestry planting areas;

(b) natural area preserves identified by DNR;

(c) natural resource conservation areas;

(d) old growth research areas identified in forest management plans; and

(e) areas currently under harvest.

(2) Minimum size and locational restrictions. Proposed ORV use areas must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be eligible for a conditional use permit:

(a) ORV use areas shall be at least 20 acres in size, except that no minimum size shall be required for expansions of existing ORV use areas or where the location of a new ORV use area will develop trail connections with an existing ORV use area.

(b) ORV use areas shall be located no closer than 3 miles from the boundary of another ORV use area, except where (i) an existing ORV use area is expanded, or (ii) a new ORV use area is proposed for purposes of providing connected corridors and trails with an adjacent ORV use area. (Added by Amended Ord. 05-146, Jan. 18, 2006, Eff date Feb. 12, 2006).