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(1) Open Space-General. Developed portions of a property are generally not eligible for open space classification. Exceptions to this include but are not limited to: outdoor recreational facilities, interpretive centers, outdoor displays, etc. Lands which have been granted open space classification must remain in a natural, undeveloped state and/or provide the features for which the classification was granted. Development or subdivision of the property may result in revocation of the open space classification. Failure to meet the intent of the designation criteria and standards or any conditions of approval will result in revocation of the classification and the assessment of taxes and penalties pursuant to chapters 84.34 RCW and 458-30 WAC.

(2) Timberland. The following standards are designed to insure that properties designated "timberland" provide well managed, environmentally sound timber production:

(a) Management standards specified by a forest management plan and/or a detailed statement of management are binding conditions of timberland application approval. Timberland classification may be revoked if approval conditions are not met. Development or subdivision of the property may result in revocation of the classification as well.

(b) Buffering of critical areas, including streams, wetlands, lakes, and marine waters, is required as per state forest practices regulations (WAC 222-30-021). The state terminology "riparian management zone" is comparable to "buffers" in chapter 30.62A SCC. Buffer widths shall be sufficient to comply with critical area buffer requirements in chapter 30.62A SCC. Any harvesting or site disturbance which constitutes a violation of the state Forest Practices Act or the conditions of a state forest practice permit or applicable county regulations may result in revocation of the timberland classification. (Added by Ord. 92-080, July 23, 1992; Amended by Amended Ord. 06-061, Aug. 1, 2007, Eff date Oct. 1, 2007; Amended by Amended Ord. 14-054, Aug. 20, 2014, Eff date Sept. 4, 2014).