CHAPTER 4-3 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT (2022)

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CHAPTER 4-3 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Title

This Chapter shall be known as and may be referred to as the Colville Land Use and Development

Chapter.

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Authority

The Colville Land Use and Development Chapter is enacted by the Colville Business Council

pursuant to its general duty and authority under Article V of the Constitution to exercise the

governmental and proprietary powers of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; to

protect and preserve tribal property, wildlife, and natural resources; to cultivate and preserve

Indian culture; and, to protect the health, welfare, and security of the Confederated Tribes of the

Colville Reservation, its members, and the interests of all those individuals residing or owning

property on the Colville Indian Reservation.

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Legislative Intent

(a) The legislative intent of the Colville Business Council in adopting this Chapter is to preserve

and protect the political integrity, the economic survival, and the health and welfare of the present

and future members of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, to exercise the Tribes'

powers of self-government and self-determination over all lands of the Colville Tribes; and, to implement

the Tribes’ Comprehensive Land Use Policy Guidelines.

(b) It is the intention of the Colville Business Council that this Chapter implement the Planning

policies adopted by the Council for the Confederated Tribes and the Colville Reservation, as

reflected in the Land-Use Plan and other Planning documents. While the Business Council affirms

its commitment that this Chapter and any amendment to it be in conformity with adopted Planning

policies, the Council hereby expresses its intent that neither this Chapter nor any amendment to it

may be challenged on the basis of any alleged non-conformity with any Planning document.

Reservation set apart by the Executive Order of July 2, 1872, as modified by the Agreement of May 9,

1891. It also applies to any lands held in trust by the United States for the Tribes; all allotments (including

fee interests); all lands, wherever located, wholly or partially owned by the Confederated Tribes of the

Colville Reservation; any interests in lands held by the Tribes, wherever located; and any lands, wherever

located, held in trust by the United States for a member or members of the Colville Tribes.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

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No Use or Sale of Land or Buildings Except in Conformity with this Chapter Allowed

(a) Subject to the subchapter on non-conformities under this Chapter no person may use, occupy,

or sell any land or building or authorize or permit the use, occupancy, or sale of land or buildings

under his control except in accordance with all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter.

(b) For purpose of this section, the “use” or “occupancy” of a building or land relates to anything

and everything that is done to, on or in that building or land.

Tribal Land Acquisition Policy.

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Fees

(a) Reasonable fees sufficient to cover the costs of administration, inspection, publication of

notice, and similar matters may be charged to applicants for zoning, conditional-use, special-use

, and/or temporary use permits, subdivision plat approval, zoning amendments, variances, and

other administrative relief. The amount of fees charged shall be as set forth by resolution of the

Colville Business Council upon recommendation by the Planning Department.

(b) Fees established in accordance with section 4-3-5 shall be paid upon submission of a signed

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application, permit, or notice of appeal.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

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Computation of Time

(a) Unless otherwise specifically provided, the time within which an act is to be done shall be

computed by excluding the first and including the last day. If the last day is a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or

legal holiday (including Tribal holidays), that day shall be excluded. When the period of time is less than

seven (7) days, intermediate Friday, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (including Tribal holidays) shall be

excluded.

(b) Unless otherwise specifically provided, whenever a person has the right or is required to do

some act within a prescribed period after the service of a notice or other paper upon him and the

notice or paper is served by mail, three (3) days shall be added to the prescribed period.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

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Miscellaneous

(a) Words used or defined in one tense or form in this Chapter shall include other tenses and

derivative forms.

(b) Words used in the singular in this Chapter include the plural and words used in the plural

include the singular.

neuter.

(d) In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this Chapter and any

caption, illustration, or table, the text shall control.

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Zoning Maps

(a) A certified print of the approved zoning map(s) or

subsequent map amendment(s) shall be maintained by the Planning Department of the

Confederated Tribes.

(b) Zoning maps may be updated by Resolution of the Colville Business Council. Such maps will be

reviewed and/or updated a minimum of every five (5) years.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

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Superiority of Chapter

Whenever any laws enacted by any city, municipality, state government or any agencies thereof

are found to be in conflict with the provisions of this Chapter, the provisions of this Chapter shall

control and supersede all such laws.

4-3-10 Severability

The provisions of this Chapter are severable. Should any section or provision of this Chapter be

declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction in a valid

judgment or decree, such determination shall not affect the validity of the Chapter as a whole, or

any part thereof, other than the specific part declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.

4-3-11 Definitions

Unless otherwise specifically provided or unless clearly required by the context, the following

words and phrases as defined in this section shall have the meaning indicated when used in this

Chapter:

(a) “Abutting” having a common border with, or being separated from such common border by, an

alley or easement.

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(b) “Access” a means of vehicular approach or entry to or exit from property.

(1) Is subordinate to and serves a principal building or principal use;

(2) Is subordinate in area, extent, or purpose to the principal building or principal use

served;

(3) Contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of occupants of the principal

building or principal use; and

(4) Is located on the same zoning lot as the principal building or principal use.

Examples of accessory uses are private garages, storage sheds, playhouses, and

swimming pools.

(d) “Adjacent Property” those parcels of property with a boundary line nearer than 300 feet to the

subject property in the residential, rural, industrial, and commercial zones, and 1,320 feet in game

reserves, forestry, and agricultural zones.

(e) “Agricultural Use” activities related to the growing and harvesting of food, feed, other crops,

and animals.

(f) “Apartment” a dwelling unit contained in a building comprising more than three (3) dwelling

units, each of which has an entrance to a hallway or balcony in common with at least one (1) other

dwelling unit.

(g) “Arterial/Collector Streets” roadways which primarily serve local neighborhood residences or

businesses with through traffic to other neighborhoods or streets.

(h) “Buffer/Bufferyard” an area established to protect one type of land use from the undesirable

characteristics of another. Usually applied between industrial and residential zones with the

requirement being that the industrial zone must provide a buffer strip between its boundaries and

that of the residential zone. The purpose is to screen any potential objectionable features resulting

from the more intensive utilization of land from neighboring, less-intensive use areas.

(i) “Building” any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

Where independent units with separate entrances are divided by party walls, each unit is a

building.

(j) “Building line/Setback” a line on the lot, generally parallel to a lot line or right-of-way,

located a sufficient distance therefrom to provide the minimum yards required by this Chapter.

(k) “Bureau of Indian Affairs” that division of the United States Department of Interior charged

with trust responsibility of the lands and resources of the Colville Confederated Tribes and the

Colville Indian Reservation.

(l) “Camper” a self- propelled vehicle designed for temporary human habitation or which provides

accessory facilities for overnight camping; also known as a recreational vehicle.

(m) “Campgrounds” sites where tent or trailer camping is allowed but water and power are not

provided.

(n) “Comprehensive Land Use Policy Guide” a composite of the Land Use Policy Guide of the

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, all accompanying maps, charts and explanatory

material adopted by the Colville Business Council, and all amendments, thereto.

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(o) “Conditional-Use Permit” a permit that authorizes the recipient to make use of property in accordance

with the requirements

of this Chapter as well as any additional requirements imposed by the Planning Commission, the

Planning Director, or the Colville Business Council.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/96, Resolution 1996-155)

(p) “Council” or “Colville Business Council” the governing body of the Colville Indian

Reservation and Colville Confederated Tribes.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(q) “Dedication” the transfer of property interest from private to public ownership for a public

purpose.

(r) “Density” the per capita ratio of persons or family residential units per fixed measure of

property; e.g. four single family residences per acre.

(s) “Developer” any person including but not be limited to the legal or beneficial owner(s) of a lot

or parcel of land (including the holder of an option or contract to purchase), who is responsible for

any undertaking that requires a zoning permit, conditional-use permit or a sign permit.

(t) “Development” the division of a parcel of land into two (2) or more parcels; the construction,

reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any buildings; any

use or change in use of any buildings or land; any extension of any use of land or any clearing,

grading, or other movement of land, for which permission may be required pursuant to this

Chapter.

(u) “District Boundaries” those divisions of property by which the various zoning classifications

(residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) of land uses are defined. District boundaries shall be

displayed on the official zoning map.

(v) “Dwelling” any building or portion thereof which is designated or used for residential

purposes.

(w) “Dwelling Unit” An enclosure containing sleeping, kitchen and bathroom facilities designed

for and used or held ready for use as a permanent residence by one family.

(x) “Easement” a right to use some part of the property of another for a particular purpose, such as

for a driveway or for installing and maintaining a water line.

(y) “Exterior Storage” outdoor storage of fuel, raw materials, products, and equipment. In the case

of lumberyards, exterior storage includes all impervious materials stored outdoors. In the case of

truck terminals, exterior storage includes all trucks, truck beds, and truck trailers stored outdoors.

(z) “Family” an individual or two or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or

guardianship, or not more than five (5) persons not so related, occupying a dwelling unit and

living as a single housekeeping unit.

(aa) “Floodplain” floodplains may be either riverine or inland depressional areas. Riverine

floodplains are those areas contiguous with a lake, stream, or stream bed whose elevation is

greater than the waterpool elevation but equal to or lower than the 100-year flood elevation.

Inland depressional floodplains are flood-plains not associated with a stream system but which are

low points to which surrounding lands drain

(bb) “Floodway” the channel of a river or other water course and the adjacent land areas that must

be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface

elevation more than one foot. As used in this Chapter, the term refers to that area designated as a

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floodway on the “Flood Boundary and Floodway Map” prepared by the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department.

(cc) “Forest Use” area containing mature woodlands, woodlands, and/or young woodlands.

Activities related to the management and primary production of forest, fish and game resources.

(dd) “Height of Building” the vertical distance measured from the lowest ground elevation to the

highest point on such structure. Does not apply to flagpoles, towers, and other similar nonbuilding

structures.

(ee) “Home Occupation” Any occupation of a service charter which is clearly secondary to the

main use of premises as a dwelling place and does not change the character thereof or have any

exterior evidence of such secondary use. This occupation shall be carried on or conducted only by

members of a family residing in the dwelling.

(ff) “Impervious Surfaces” impervious surfaces are those which do not absorb water. They consist

of all buildings, parking areas, driveways, roads, sidewalks, and any areas of concrete or asphalt.

In the case of lumberyards, areas of stored lumber constitute impervious surfaces.

(gg) “Indian Health Service” that division of the United States Public Health Service charged with

the trust responsibility of protecting the health of members of the Confederated Tribes of the

Colville Reservation and other Indians.

(hh) “Industrial Use” the adding of value, by processing raw or bulk materials, the end products of

which are offered for use, or marketed for use at sites other than those at which the end products

are produced.

(ii) “Lakes and Ponds” natural or artificial bodies of water which retain water year around. A lake

is a body of water of two (2) or more acres. A pond is a body of water less than two (2) acres.

Artificial lakes and ponds may be created by dams or may result in excavation. The shoreline of

such bodies of water shall be measured from the maximum condition rather than from the

permanent pool in the event of any difference.

(jj) “Lot” a parcel of land whose boundaries have been established by some legal instrument such

as a recorded deed or recorded map and which is recognized as a separate legal entity for purposes

of transfer of title and which is occupied by or designated to be developed for one (1) building or

principal use, including such open spaces and yards as are designed and arranged or required by

this Chapter for such building, use, or development.

(kk) “Lot Area/Size” the total horizontal area within the boundary lines of a lot excluding public

and private streets and shorelands.

(ll) “Lot of Record” any validly recorded lot which at the time of its recordation complied with

all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.

(mm) “Major Highways” roadways primarily designed to carry through traffic between

communities or regions.

(nn) “Marina” a facility which, as a commercial use, provides moorage or wet or dry storage for

watercraft and which may offer marine-related sales and services, a dock or basin providing secure

moorings for motorboats, sailboats, and yachts, and offering supply, repair, and other facilities.

(oo) “Mobile Home” a transportable, single family dwelling intended for permanent occupancy

which is more than thirty-two (32) feet in length and eight (8) feet in width, which by original

design is capable of being moved on public streets and highways.

(pp) “Mobile Home Parks” a mobile home park is a tract of land developed and operated as a unit

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with individual sites and facilities to accommodate two or more mobile homes.

(qq) “Motel and Hotel” a building or group of buildings used, or intended to be used, for the

lodging of more than ten (10) persons for compensation.

(rr) “Nonconforming Use” any use of land or a structure or premises which was lawfully

established or built and which has been lawfully continued, but which does not conform to the

regulations of the zone in which it is located as established by this Chapter or amendments thereto.

(ss) “Open Space” land used for outdoor recreation, resource protection, amenity, safety or buffer,

including structures incidental to these open spaces uses, but excluding yards required by this

Chapter and land occupied by dwellings or impervious surfaces not related to the open space.

(tt) “Owner” the person or persons having the right of legal title to, beneficial interest in, or a

contractual right to purchase a lot or parcel of land.

(uu) “Parcel” the area within the boundary lines of a development.

(vv) “Person” the word “person” includes individuals, firms, organizations, corporations,

associations and any other similar entity.

(ww) “Planning Commission” or “Commission” means the group of persons appointed under this

Chapter when performing the functions delegated to it by this Chapter.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(xx) “Planning Committee” the term shall refer to the Management & Budget/Community Development

Committee of the Colville Business Council when it is performing the functions delegated to it by this

Chapter.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(yy) “Planning Department” the term shall refer to the Planning Department of the Colville

Confederated Tribes.

(zz) “Plat” a plan or map dividing a tract of land into lots or parcels considered to be units or

property.

(aaa) “Public Improvement” any improvements, facility, or service together with customary

improvements and appurtenances thereto, necessary to provide for public needs such as: vehicular

and pedestrian circulation systems, storm sewers, flood control improvements, water supply and

distribution facilities, sanitary sewage disposal and treatment, public utility and energy services.

(bbb) “Residential Use” the primary purpose of a building on a lot to provide living

accommodations for a person(s).

(ccc) “Recreational Vehicle” a vehicle or unit that is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle

primarily designed for temporary living which may be moved on public highways without any

special permit for long, wide, or heavy loads. Recreational vehicles include travel trailers,

camping trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.

(ddd) “Recreational Vehicle Park” a tract of land developed as a unit with individual sites to

accommodate, on a transient basis, two or more RVs.

(eee) “Right-of-way” the legal right of passage over another person's ground, such as strips of land

for roadways, railroads, transmissions lines.

(fff) “Shoreline” the line at which the surface of the body of water of any lake, stream, or river

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meet the land.

(ggg) “Sign” a collection of letters, numbers, or symbols which call attention to a business,

product, activity, person, or service.

(hhh) “Sign Permit” a permit which authorizes the placement or alteration of a sign on a particular

parcel of property or building.

(iii) “Site Development Standards” the standards required on a proposed building site such as, but

not limited to, parking, yard area, landscaping, buffer devices, access of public right-of-way, etc.;

these standards may vary from site to site.

(jjj) “Special Use Permit” a permit that authorizes the recipient to make use of property in accordance with

the

requirements of this Chapter as well as any additional requirements imposed by the Colville Business

Council.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(kkk) “Structure” anything constructed or erected.

(lll) “Subdivision” any subdivision or redivision of a sub-division, tract, parcel, or lot of land into

two (2) or more parts by means of mapping, platting, conveyance, change or rearrangement of

boundaries. All subdivisions are also developments.

(mmm) “Subdivision Major” any subdivision that includes any of the following:

(1) The creation of more than a total of three lots;

(2) The creation of any new public streets; or

(3) The extension of a public water or sewer system.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(nnn) “Subdivision Minor” a subdivision that does not include any of the following:

(1) The creation of more than a total of three lots;

(2) The creation of any new public streets; or

(3) The extension of a public water or sewer system.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(ooo) “Temporary Use Permit” means a permit to ensure that certain uses, of a limited scope, duration and

frequency are allowed to operate on a short-term basis. The “temporary uses” shall be conducted

so they do not have long-term impacts upon permitted uses, the character of the area in which they

are proposed to be located, and people living and working in the area defines these uses and

identify standards and criteria that regulate the scope, duration and frequency.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

(ppp) “Trailer” a dwelling designed for temporary human habitation which is thirty-two (32) feet

or less in length and eight (8) feet or less in width and which by original design is capable of being

moved on public streets and highways.

(qqq) “Tribal Members” persons who are listed in the official enrollment records of the

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Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

(rrr) “Use” the purpose or activity for which land or any building thereon is designed, arranged or

intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.

(sss) “Variance” an exception from the application of a zoning regulation granted by proper

authority to relieve against practical difficulties and unnecessary hardship.

(ttt) “Wrecking Yard” a place where damaged, inoperable or obsolete machinery such as cars,

trucks and trailers, or parts thereof, is stored, bought, sold, accumulated, exchanged, disassembled.

(uuu) “Yard” the space between a lot line and a building line. Restrictions stipulate the minimum

side or rear yard area, and the percentage of the area of the building lot that may be occupied by

the building.

(vvv) “Zone” a portion or portions of the Colville Reservation designated on zoning maps as one

of more of the zoning districts listed and described in this Chapter. This Chapter creates structural

and use restrictions to be imposed upon the owners of real estate within the prescribed zoning

district.

(www) “Zoning Permit” a permit issued by the Planning Department that authorizes the recipient

to make use of property in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS

4-3-40 Establishment of Zoning Districts

(a) The Colville Reservation is hereby divided into zoning districts, as shown on the Official Zoning

Map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and

declared to be a part of this Chapter.

(b) No changes of any nature shall be made in the Official Zoning Map or matter shown thereon

except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this Chapter, and they must be approved by

Resolution of the Colville Business Council.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-41 Zoning Districts

All land and water areas subject to regulation of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are

hereby divided into Zoning Districts which shall be designated as follows:

Name of Zone

Residential

Commercial

Rural/Agricultural

Forest

Game Management

Industrial

Wilderness

Special Requirement

Abbreviation

RU/AG

SRD

The requirements set by this subchapter within each district shall be minimum requirements and

shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land except as provided by the

procedures set forth in this Chapter. No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or

occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed,

reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein

specified for the district in which it is located.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

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4-3-42 Interpretation of District Boundaries

The following rules shall be used to determine the precise location of any zone boundary shown

on the Official Zoning Map of the Colville Reservation.

(a) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following section lines, half-section lines or

quarter-section lines shall be construed as following such lines.

(b) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following shorelines of any lake shall be

construed to follow the mean high waterlines of such lake and, in the event of change in the mean

high waterline, shall be construed as moving with the actual mean high waterline.

other continuously flowing water courses shall be construed as following the channel centerline of

such water courses taken at mean low water and, in the event of a natural change in the location of

such streams, rivers, or other water courses, the zone boundary shall be construed as moving with

the channel centerline.

(d) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following the limits of any municipal

corporation shall be construed as following such limits.

(e) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following streets shall be construed to follow

the centerline of such streets.

(f) Boundary lines which follow or approximately follow plot lot lines or other property lines as

shown on the Bureau of Indian Affairs Realty Map shall be construed as following such lines.

(g) Boundary lines which divide a parcel of land, which is less than one (1) acre, under a single

ownership at the time of passage of this Chapter, the least restrictive regulations may be extended

to that portion lying in the more restrictive use district for a distance not to exceed thirty-five (35)

feet beyond the use district boundary.

(h) Boundaries shown as separated from, and parallel or approximately parallel to, any of the

features listed in paragraphs (a) through (g) above shall be construed to be parallel to such features

and at such distances therefrom as are shown on the map. In the event there is a question on the

actual location of a boundary, the Community Development Committee shall rule on this matter.

4-3-43 Statement of Purpose, Intent, and Permitted Uses

The following sections specify the purpose, intent, and permitted uses of the zoning districts

established by this Chapter.

4-3-44 Residential District

(a) Permitted Uses: The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted upon the issuance

of a zoning permit.

(1) Single family dwellings and mobile homes;

(2) Two family dwellings;

(3) Multiple family dwellings and apartment house;

(4) Public parks and playgrounds; or accessory uses customarily incidental to the

above uses are permitted only in conjunction with such uses.

(b) Conditional Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to the requirements of sections

4-3-118 to 4-3-122 and upon the issuance of a zoning permit:

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(1) Churches;

(2) Home occupations;

(3) Fraternal organizations, lodges, grange halls, and clubs;

(4) Public and private schools; mobile homes and/or travel trailers used as dwellings, not

in a permitted mobile home park or trailer court; farming, gardening, orchards and

nurseries, provided that no retail or wholesale business office is maintained; or

(5) Where the side of a lot abuts on a Commercial or Industrial District, the following

transitional uses are permitted provided they do not extend more than one-hundred (100)

feet into the more restricted (residential) district.

(A) Medical or dental offices and clinics;

(B) Other uses of a transitional nature as determined by the Planning Commission.

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/22, Resolution 2022-556)

These transitional uses shall conform to all other requirements of this Chapter which shall

apply.

(1) Lot Size and Percentage of Coverage: The minimum lot size for any structure

hereafter erected upon any lot or plot shall have an area of seven thousand five hundred

(7,500) square feet. The building including its accessory building shall not cover more

than fifty (50) percent of the total lot area.

(2) Minimum Set-Back Requirements:

(A) Front yard - 25 feet

(B) Side yard - 15 feet

(3) Maximum Building Height: 35 feet or 2½ stories

(d) Other Regulations: Off street parking requirements - 2 per unit.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-45 Commercial District

The Commercial District is intended to provide for business establishments serving the needs of

trade area residents, especially retail and service businesses. Permitted uses are intended to create

a business district free from conflicting uses.

(a) Permitted Uses: The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted upon the

issuance of a zoning permit.

(1) Retail and wholesale sales;

(2) Professional offices, such as, finance, insurance , and real estate services;

(3) Business services including any warehousing and storage services;

(4) Eating and drinking establishments;

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(5) Churches;

(6) Automobile filling stations and parking;

(7) Motels and hotels; or

(8) Indoor and outdoor recreational uses.

(b) Conditional Uses:

(1) Charitable institutions and orphanages;

(2) Fraternal organizations, lodges, grange halls, and clubs;

(3) Hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, and institutions for philanthropic and similar

uses, other than correction; or

(4) Light manufacturing clearly incidental to a retail business lawfully conducted on the

premises and not prohibited in the Industrial District.

(1) Lot Size and Percentage of Coverage: The minimum lot size for any structure

hereafter erected shall upon any lot or plot shall have an area of twenty thousand (20,000)

square feet. The building, including its accessory building, shall not cover more than

sixty-five (65) percent of the total lot area.

(2) Minimum Set-Back Requirements:

(A) Front yard - 40 feet;

(B) Side yard -10 feet;

(3) Maximum Building Height: No building shall exceed a height of forty-five (45) feet

or three and one half (3½) stories, whichever is the lesser.

(d) Other Regulations:

(A) Off-street parking requirements;

(B) One off-street parking space per 200 square feet.

4-3-46 Rural/Agricultural District

The Rural District is intended to preserve those areas which contain prime

agricultural soils for agricultural purposes and to also provide low density development in outlying

areas or where physical constraints such as soil, availability of water or topography require larger

lot sizes. A density of one dwelling per five (5) acres is allowable. The Agricultural District

includes orchards, farming, and animal range management of lands and their related activities.

(a) Permitted Uses: The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted upon the issuance of a zoning

permit.

(1) Agricultural crops;

(2) Horticultural nurseries;

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(3) Tree farms;

(4) Fish farms;

(5) Pasture and grazing;

(6) The raising of livestock, poultry, and small animals for private and commercial

purposes;

(7) Home occupations;

(8) Private and commercial kennels;

(9) Single family dwellings;

(10) Public parks and playgrounds;

(11) Planned residential development;

(12) Truck gardening activities and stands.

(b) Conditionally Permitted Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to the

requirements of sections 4-3-118 to 4-3-122 and upon issuance of a zoning permit.

(1) Animal hospitals;

(2) Fraternal organizations, lodges, grange halls, and clubs;

(3) Charitable institutions and orphanages;

(4) Public or private schools;

(5) Churches;

(6) Airport facilities;

(7) Private or public recreational facilities;

(8) Hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, and institutions for philanthropic and similar

uses, other than correction;

(9) Boat launchings;

(10) Golf courses; or

(11) Professional buildings.

(1) Lot Size: The minimum lot size shall not be less than five (5) acres.

(2) Minimum Set-Back Requirements:

(A) Front yard - 70 feet

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(B) Side yard - 15 feet

(3) Maximum Building Height: Maximum building height shall not exceed forty-five

(45) feet.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-47 Forestry District

The Forestry District is designed to provide for the development and use of forest land for the

production of forest products as well as to allow forestry management and related activities,

including uses by tribal members for culturally related activities such as hunting, fishing, and food

gathering.

(a) Permitted Uses: The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the Forestry zone

upon the issuance of a zoning permit.

(1) The growing and harvesting of forest products and all operations associated with such

uses;

(2) Timber production;

(3) Grazing;

(4) Fish and game management;

(5) The harvesting of wild crops;

(6) Watershed;

(7) Greenhouses and nurseries;

(8) Agriculture and husbandry pursuits; or

(9) Single family dwellings associated with forest production.

(b) Conditionally Permitted Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to the

requirements of sections 4-3-118 to 4-3-122 and upon issuance of a zoning permit.

(1) Public and private camps or campgrounds;

(2) Sawmills.

(1) Lot Size: The minimum building site or lot size for residential uses shall be twenty

thousand (20,000) square feet.

(2) Minimum Set-Back Requirements:

(A) Front yard - 70 feet

(B) Side yard - 15 feet

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(3) Maximum Building Height: Building height in no case will exceed forty-five (45)

feet.

(d) Other Regulations:

(1) Off-street parking requirements;

(2) One off street parking space per two-hundred (200) square feet.

4-3-48 Game Management District

The Game Management District is designed to retain land for game management. This district is

established to prevent uncontrolled development and protect natural environmental systems.

Included in this section are lands the Tribes Wildlife Mitigation Program. Site-specific

management plans for mitigation units contain management objectives and criteria for allowable

uses. Any and all permitted uses on Mitigation program properties are subject to contractual

obligations set forth in an MOA between the Colville Tribes, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and

Bonneville Power Administration.

(a) Permitted Uses: The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the game

management district zone upon the issuance of a zoning permit.

(1) Grazing or livestock: A Range or Farm Plan shall be required for review and

approval by the CCT Fish and Wildlife Department and Range Department;

(2) Harvesting wild crops;

(3) Selective timber production and salvage;

(4) Hiking and bridle trails;

(5) Day camp areas and picnic grounds;

(6) Cutting of teepee poles and fence posts;

(7) Hunting, fishing, and trapping as designated under the Colville Tribes Hunting and

Fishing Regulations;

(8) Wildlife preserves;

(9) Educational and recreational camps; or

(10) Management associated with resource protection.

(b) Conditionally Permitted Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to the

requirements of sections 4-3-118 to 4-3-122 and upon issuance of a zoning permit.

(1) Single family dwellings associated with resource protection;

(2) Recreational areas.

(1) Lot Size: The minimum building site or lot size shall be twenty thousand (20,000)

square feet.

(2) Minimum set back requirements:

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(A) Front - 70 feet

(B) Side - 15 feet

(3) Maximum Building Height: The maximum height limit for all structures within this

zone shall be one and one-half (1 ½) stories or sixteen (16) feet, whichever is less.

(d) Other Regulations:

(1) Off street parking requirements;

(2) One off street parking space per two-hundred (200) square feet.

4-3-49 Industrial District

The Industrial District is intended to provide adequate and appropriately located land for the types

of manufacturing and other industries which normally have characteristics objectionable to

residential, commercial, and even to certain agricultural uses and, therefore, should be placed at

locations remote from residential and certain other districts.

(a) Permitted uses: The following uses are permitted in the Industrial zone upon issuance of a

zoning permit.

(1) Forest and timber production;

(2) Agricultural supplies, machinery, and equipment sales;

(3) Automobiles, mobile homes, boat, motor sales, and travel trailer sales and service

agencies;

(4) Automobile service stations;

(5) Storage, grading, freight, and truck yard or terminals;

(6) Farming, gardening, orchards, vineyards, and grazing;

(7) Feed, seed, and garden supplies;

(8) Fuel distributor;

(9) Glass sales and installations;

(10) Nursery or greenhouses;

(11) Professional, executive and administrative offices;

(12) Veterinary clinic and/or kennels;

(13) Airports;

(14) Wholesale business, storage buildings and warehousing;

(15) The manufacturing, processing, compounding, packaging or treatment of such

products as drugs, bakery goods, food, candy, beverage products, dairy products,

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cosmetics, and toiletries;

(16) The manufacture, assembly, compounding or treatment of articles or merchandise

from the following materials: bone, cellophane, canvas, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber,

fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, metal, paper, plastics, precious and semi-precious minerals,

shell, textiles, tobacco, wood, yarns, and paint; or

(17) Uses customarily incidental to any of the above listed, including dwellings or

shelters for the occupancy of guards, watchmen, or caretakers, or dwelling for the

occupancy of the operators and employees necessary to the operation.

(b) Conditionally Permitted Uses: Because of the consideration of odor, dust, smoke, noise,

fumes, vibration or hazard, the following uses shall not be permitted in the Industrial District

unless a special-use permit authorizing such use has been granted by the Business Council; subject to the

requirements of sections 4-3-118 to 4-3-122 and the subchapter on Special Property Uses

under this Chapter.

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/22, Resolution 2022-556)

(1) Acid manufacturer;

(2) Asphalt manufacture, mixing or refining;

(3) Blast furnaces or coke ovens;

(4) Cement, lime, gypsum, or plaster of paris manufacture;

(5) Drop forge industries;

(6) Explosives, storage or manufacture;

(7) Reduction or disposal of garbage, offal or similar refuse;

(8) Oil refining;

(9) Rock crushers;

(10) Rubbish or refuse dumps;

(11) Rubber reclaiming;

(12) Smelting, reduction or refining of metallic ores or any other type of natural

resources;

(13) Tanneries;

(14) Wineries;

(15) Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesive, glues, sizes, or cements, or

component parts thereof, from vegetable, animal or synthetic plastic materials.

(1) Lot size: There are no lot size or lot coverage requirements in this zone.

(2) Set back requirements:

(A) Front, side and rear: None required except as may be required by a special use

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permit, conditional-use permit, or unless this property abuts a parcel of land located in a

more restricted district. If an established building line exists a setback shall be the same

as the established building line as determined by the

Colville Business Council or designee.

(B) If any use in this district abuts or faces any residential district, a minimum

setback of fifty (50) feet on the side abutting or facing the residential district

shall be provided. This area shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs,

hedges, and the like, or other conditions necessary to buffer and to protect the

character of the residential district. Such landscape plan must have the approval

of the Planning Commission.

(3) Maximum Building Height: The maximum height limit for all structures within this

zone shall be three and one-half (3 1/2) stories or forty-five (45) feet, whichever is less.

(d) Other Regulations:

(1) Off-street parking and loading requirements:

(A) Parking: One off street parking space per employee.

(B) Loading: Loading space shall be provided at the following rates:

Aggregate Gross

Floor Area in

Square Feet

0 - 16,001

16,000 - 40,002

For Each 35,000

Minimum No.

Space

1 additional

Such spaces shall be inside of rear yards unless the developer provides evidence,

satisfactory to the Planning Commission, of the need for other locations. A loading

space shall not be less than forty (40) feet long, twelve (12) feet wide and

fourteen (14’-6”) feet six inches high. Loading space will be required in case of

under ten thousand (10,000) square feet uses not involving routine truck

delivery.

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/2022, Resolution 2022-556)

(2) Right-of-way preservation: There shall be a minimum building set-back for all

buildings or other structures from the centerline of right-of-way as follows:

(A) Right-of-Way, Public

Major or secondary arterial

Collector or access roads

Set-Back

40 feet

30 feet

(B) Right-of-Way, Private

Any road, lane, street or other

access way in private ownership

Any waterway, lake, stream

or spring

Set-Back

30 feet

100 feet

4-3-50 Wilderness District

The purpose and function of this district is to assure that an increasing population does

not occupy or modify all areas within regulated lands. This district is protected and managed so as to

preserve its natural conditions.

(a) Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted in the wilderness zone upon issuance of a

zoning permit.

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(1) Hiking and horseback riding;

(2) Hunting and fishing in accordance with Colville Tribal Fish and Wildlife regulations;

(3) Camping;

(4) Educational field trips;

(5) Historical and cultural field trips.

(b) Conditionally Permitted Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to the

requirements of sections 4-3-118 to 4-3-122 and upon issuance of a zoning permit.

(1) Scientific Research;

(2) Conservation Management;

(3) Selective timber harvesting where necessary to control attacks of insects or disease;

(4) Similar recreational, educational and historical uses as determined by the Business

Council or Planning Commission.

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/2022, Resolution 2022-556)

such as commercial enterprise, structures or installations, and roads. There shall be no temporary

roads, no use of motor vehicles or motorized equipment, no other form of mechanical transport,

and no structure or installation except as necessary to meet minimum requirements for the

administration of the areas.

The Wilderness District shall be protected against mining, timber harvest, and grazing. Resource

surveys may be permitted if such activity is carried on in a manner compatible with the

preservation of the wilderness environment. There shall be no cutting or otherwise damaging of

any timber, tree, or other forest products; removing, loading, or hauling of any timber, except as

provided in section 4-3-50 (b)(3). There shall be no placing or allowing livestock to enter or be in

the Wilderness District.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-51 Special Requirement District

The purpose and function of the Special Requirement District (SRD) is to freeze all existing uses

and require a conditional-use permit for any and all uses, including any modifications, addition

change or expansion of an existing use pending detailed study by the Colville Tribes to determine

appropriate use designation.

The areas designated as the SRD have experienced the greatest build up and are expected to have

the largest amount of future growth. The SRD also exhibits the widest range of disparate,

inconsistent existing uses. Before any decision as to appropriate use designations can be made

further study and planning must be done.

Until such intensive planning can be accomplished, any use shall be considered a conditional use

subject to the requirements of sections 4-3-118 to 4-3-122.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

ADMINISTRATIVE MECHANISMS

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4-3-80 The Colville Tribes Planning Commission

(a) Establishment of the Colville Tribes Planning Commission:

(1) There is hereby created the Colville Tribes Planning Commission (Commission) which shall

consist of five (5) voting members. These members will be selected by the applicable Program

Director or Program Manager for each Program/Department listed below. The members shall be

selected without respect to political or tribal affiliation except as otherwise set forth herein and

shall serve without compensation except for approved expenses. Provided, there must be at least

one resident of Ferry County and one resident of Okanogan County on the Commission.

(2) The Commission shall consist of one (1) employee from each of the following

Programs/Departments and the representative will be selected by the appropriate Program

Manager/Director:

(A) Environmental Trust

(B) Fish & Wildlife

(D) Planning

(E) Public Works

(3) The individual who sits on the Commission may not provide comment on pending applications

during the open comment periods. If a Commissioner provided comment, they will recuse

themselves from voting on the matter

(4) Of the regular voting members, initially, two shall be appointed for a term of three years, two

shall be appointed for two years, and three shall be appointed for one year. Thereafter, members

shall serve a period of three years. Vacancies shall be filled by appointments for the remainder of

unexpired terms only.

(5) If the term of a voting member expires, the current member shall continue to hold the position

until replaced.

(6) The Commission shall exercise all powers, duties and responsibilities delegated to it by this

Chapter.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(b) Meetings:

(1) The Commission shall establish a regular meeting schedule, and shall meet

frequently enough so that it can take expeditious action and accommodate the business

before it. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson, or requested by a majority

of the members of the Commission.

(2) The Commission should conduct its meetings in accordance with the quasi-judicial

procedures set forth in the subchapters on permits and final plat approval; appeals,

variances, interpretations; and Hearing Procedures for Appeals and Applications under

this Chapter.

(3) All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public, and whenever feasible,

the agenda for each meeting shall be made available in advance of the meeting.

Provided, the chairperson, in his sole discretion may call a meeting into executive session

when he determines it is in the interest of the Colville Confederated Tribes to do so.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

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(1) Three members of the Commission, including the Chairperson, shall constitute a quorum. A

quorum is necessary for the Commission to take official action.

(2) If a Commissioner excludes himself from participating in any decision, his presence

shall count for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(d) Voting:

(1) A majority shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of

the Planning Director or Administrator.

(2) A Commissioner may be excused from voting on a particular issue under the following

circumstances:

(A) If the member has a direct financial interest in the outcome of the matter or

issue; or

(B) If the matter at issue involves the members own official conduct; or

of professional responsibility, or

(D) If a Commissioner has such close personal ties to the applicant (including being the

applicant) that the Commissioner cannot reasonably be expected to exercise sound

judgment in the public interest, or

(E) The Commissioner participated in earlier stages of the application process (such as

providing comment).

(3) A Commissioner may be allowed to withdraw from the entire remainder of the meeting by

majority vote of the remaining members present for any good and sufficient reason other

than the member's desire to avoid voting on matters to be considered at that meeting.

(4) A roll call vote shall be taken upon the request of any member.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(e) Commission Officers:

(1) The Commission shall elect its own Chairperson who shall preside over the meetings pursuant

to this Chapter and create and elect such other officers as it may deem necessary.

(2) The Chairperson, or any member temporarily acting as Chairperson, may administer

oaths to witnesses coming before the Commission.

(3) The Chairperson and any other officer elected may take part in all deliberations and

vote on all issues, unless excused for the reasons listed in subsection 4-3-80(d)(2).

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(f) Powers and Duties of the Commission:

(1) The Commission shall herein decide:

(A) Appeals from any order, decision, requirement, or interpretation made by

the Planning Director or Administrator.

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(B) Applications for variances,

section 4-3-118(b)(4).

(D) Questions involving interpretations of the zoning map, including disputed

boundary lines and lot lines, as provided in section 4-3-41.

(E) Any other matter the Commission is required to act upon by any other tribal law.

(2) The Commission may adopt rules and regulations governing its procedures and

operations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter and tribal law. Such rules and

regulations shall be available to the public and housed with the Planning Department.

(3) The Commission, in its sole discretion, may appoint a hearing officer to conduct the

hearing(s) provided in section 4-3-118 on any conditional-use application then pending before the

Commission. The hearing officer shall conduct the hearing in accordance with the provisions of

this Chapter and submit specific findings of fact, conclusions and a proposed decision to the

Commission.

(4) The Planning Commission in consultation with the Planning Director may recommend a fee

schedule to be adopted by Colville Business Council as provided in section 4-3-5.

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/2022, Resolution 2022-556)

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03, Resolution 1996-155)

4-3-81 Planning Director and Land Use Administrator

(a) Primary Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement. Except as otherwise specifically

provided, primary responsibility for administering and enforcing this Chapter is with the Planning

Director. The Planning Director may delegate this responsibility to one or more individuals. The

person or persons to whom these functions are assigned shall be referred to in this subchapter as

the “Land Use Administrator” or Administrator. The term “Staff” or “Planning Staff” is

sometimes used interchangeably with the term “Administrator”.

(b) Power of Planning Director. The Planning Director is the administrative head of the Planning

Department. As provided in sections 4-3-134 and 4-3-135 the Planning Director is authorized to

approve major and minor subdivision final plats. As provided in section 4-3-118(b), the Planning

Director is authorized to approve conditional-use permits or upon a finding that the proposed

development has the potential to have a significant adverse effect on the environment or cultural

resources, to refer the conditional-use permit application to the Planning Commission. As the

person primarily responsible for administering and enforcing this Chapter, he determines the

completeness of applications and the adequacy of submissions based on the requirements of this

Chapter. He makes requests for information and ensures that all applicable permits required by tribal laws

are received prior to approval of land use permits. If an incomplete application is submitted, the applicant

must be notified and given the opportunity to complete the application. If this does not occur the

application must be denied.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03, Resolution of 1996-155)

following duties and responsibilities:

(1) Receive and review all application for zoning permits required herein;

(2) Process zoning permits and conditional-use permit applications for all permitted uses;

(3) Receive applications for special-use, variance or amendment and forward same to the

Planning Commission;

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(4) Record and file all applications for zoning permits with accompanying plans and

documents. All applications, plans and documents shall be a public record.

(d) If any zone boundary or any other matter shown on the Official Zoning Map is changed by action of the

Colville Business Council, such change shall be promptly indicated on said map by the Administrator,

together with the date of passage of the Resolution and sufficient written description to give a precise

understanding of the change. An up-to-date copy of the Official Zoning Map shall be available for public

inspection in the Planning Department during its regular business hours.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-82 Colville Business Council

(a) Powers and Duties of Colville Business Council: The Colville Business Council shall decide

under this Chapter:

(1) Zoning map adoption or revision;

(2) Adoption and amendment of this Chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant to it;

(3) Rezone applications;

(4) Special-use permit approval.

(b) Quasi-Judicial Actions. In considering rezone permit applications, the Business Council acts in

a quasi-judicial capacity and, accordingly, is required to observe the procedural requirements set

forth in the subchapters on Permits and Final Plat Approval; Appeals, Interpretations;

and Hearing Procedures for Appeals and Applications under this Chapter.

zoning map, the Colville Business Council acts in its legislative capacity and shall follow the Code

amendment process outlined in Chapter 1-6 of this Code and the associated procedures.

(d) General Council Rules Applicable. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Chapter, in

acting upon rezone requests or in considering amendments to this Chapter or the zoning map, the

Colville Business Council shall follow the regular, voting, and other requirements as set forth in

other provisions of the Colville Tribal Code, the Colville Tribal Constitution, or general law.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

PERMITS AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL

4-3-110 Permits Required

(a) The use made of any property may not be substantially changed; substantial clearing, grading,

or excavation may not be commenced; and, buildings and other substantial structures may not be

constructed, erected, moved, or substantially altered except in accordance with and pursuant to

one of the following permits:

(1) A zoning permit issued by the Administrator and approved by the Planning Director;

(2) A conditional-use permit issued by the Planning Commission;

(3) A special-use permit issued by the Colville Business Council; or

(4) A temporary-use permit issued by the Administrator.

(b) Zoning permits, conditional-use permits, special-use permits, and temporary-use permits are

issued under this Chapter only when a review of the application submitted, including the plans

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contained therein, indicates that the development will comply with the provisions of this Chapter

if completed as proposed. Such plans and applications as are finally approved are incorporated

into any permit issued, and except as provided in section 4-3-127 all development shall occur

strictly in accordance with such approved plans and applications.

with a conditional-use permit issued by the Planning Commission for major subdivisions or after final plat

approval by the Planning Director for minor subdivisions (see section 4-3-135).

(d) A zoning permit, conditional-use permit, special-use permit, or temporary-use permits shall be

issued in the name of the applicant (except that applications submitted by an agent shall be issued

in the name of the principal), shall identify the property involved and the proposed use, shall

incorporate by reference the plans submitted, and shall contain any special conditions or

requirements lawfully imposed by the permit-issuing authority.

4-3-111 No Occupancy, Use, or Sale of Lots until Requirements Fulfilled

Issuance of a conditional use, or zoning permit authorizes the recipient to commence the activity

resulting in a change in use of the land or (subject to obtaining a building permit under Chapter 610) to commence work designed to construct, erect, move, or substantially alter buildings or other

substantial structures or to make necessary improvements to a subdivision. However, except as

provided in sections 4-3-117, 4-3-124, and 4-3-125, the intended use may not be commenced, no

building may be occupied, and in the case of subdivisions, no lots may be sold until all of the

requirements of this Chapter and all additional requirements imposed pursuant to the issuance of a

conditional-use or special-use permit have been complied with.

4-3-112 Who May Submit Permit Application

(a) Applications for zoning, conditional-use, or special-use permits, or minor subdivision plat

approval will be accepted only from persons who have the legal authority to take action in

accordance with the permit or the minor subdivision plat approval. By way of illustration, in

general, this means that applications should be made by the owners or lessees of property, or their

agents, or persons who have contracted to purchase property contingent upon their ability to

acquire the necessary permits under this subchapter, or the agents of such persons (who may make

application in the name of such owners, lessees, or contract venders).

(b) The Administrator may require an applicant to submit evidence of his authority to submit the

applications in accordance with subsection (a).

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-113 Applications to be Complete

(a) All applications for zoning, conditional-use, or special-use permits must be complete before

the permit-issuing authority is required to consider the application.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), an application is complete when it contains all of the information that

is necessary for the permit issuing authority to decide whether or not the development, if

completed as proposed, will comply with all of the requirements of this Chapter.

subsection (a) is necessary to satisfy the requirements of this section. However, it is recognized

that each development is unique, and therefore the permit-issuing authority may allow less

information or require more information to be submitted according to the needs of a particular

case. The Administrator shall determine whether more or less information than set forth in

subsection (a) should be submitted.

(d) The Administrator shall develop application forms, instructional sheets, checklists, or other

techniques or devices to assist applicants in understanding the application requirements and the

form and types of information that must be submitted. In classes of cases where a minimal

amount of information is necessary to enable the Administrator to determine compliance with this

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Chapter, such as applications for zoning permits to construct single family or two-family houses,

the Administrator shall develop standard forms that will expedite the submission of the necessary

plans and other required information. These forms, instructional sheets, etc. must be approved by the

Planning Director.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-114 Staff Consultation before Formal Application

(a) To minimize development planning costs, avoid misunderstanding or misinterpretation, and

ensure compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, pre-application consultation between the

developer and the Planning staff is encouraged or required as provided in this section.

(b) Before submitting application for a conditional-use permit authorizing a development that

consists of, or contains a major subdivision, the developer shall submit to the Administrator a

sketched plan of such subdivision, drawn approximately to scale, (1” equals 100’). The sketch

plan shall contain:

(1) The name and address of the developer,

(2) The proposed name and location of the subdivision,

(3) The approximate total of acreage of the proposed subdivision,

(4) The tentative street and lot arrangement,

(5) Topographical lines and,

(6) Any other information that the developer believes necessary to obtain the informal

opinion of the Planning staff as to the proposed subdivision’s compliance with this

Chapter.

sketched plan.

(d) Before submitting an application for any other permit, developers are strongly encouraged to

consult with the Planning staff concerning the application of this Chapter to the proposed

development.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-115 Staff Consultation after Application Submitted

(a) Upon receipt of a formal application for a zoning permit, a conditional-use permit, a special-use

permit, a temporary use permit, or minor plat approval, the Administrator shall review the

application and confer with the applicant to insure that he understands the Planning staff's

interpretation of the applicable requirements of this subchapter, that he has submitted all of the

information that he intends to submit, and that the application represents precisely and completely

what he proposes to do.

(b) If the application is for a conditional-use permit, the Administrator shall place

the application on the agenda of the Planning Commission when the applicant indicates that the

application is as complete as he intends to make it. However, as provided in sections 4-3-119(a)

and 4-3-120(b), if the Administrator believes that the application is incomplete, he shall

recommend that the application be denied on that basis.

Reservation Attorney and place the application on the Community Development Committee agenda when

the applicant indicates that the application is as complete as he intends to make it. However, as provided in

sections 4-3-119(a) and 4-3-120(b), if the Administrator believes that the application is incomplete, he shall

recommend that the application be denied on that basis.

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(d) If the application is for a temporary-use permit, the Administrator shall review the application

to assure that all relevant requirements and other pertinent materials are included and that the

application is complete. The Administrator shall require the applicant to obtain all required

documents before approving any temporary-use permits pursuant to section 4-3-323.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-116 Zoning Permits

(a) A completed application form for a zoning permit shall be submitted to the Administrator by

filing a copy of the application with the Administrator at the Planning Department.

(b) The Administrator shall issue the zoning permit unless he finds after reviewing the application

and consulting with the applicant as provided in section 4-3-114 that;

(1) The requested permit is not within his authority to issue according to the table of

permissible uses;

(2) The application is incomplete; or

(3) If completed as proposed in the application, the development will not comply with

one or more requirements of this Chapter.

have, or may have, substantial impact on surrounding properties, he shall, at least ten (10) days

before taking final action on the permit application, send written notice to those persons whose

property is adjacent to the lot that is the subject of the application, informing them that:

(1) An application has been filed for a permit authorizing the identified property to be

used in a specified way;

(2) All persons wishing to comment on the application should contact the Administrator

by a certain date; and

(3) Persons wishing to be informed of the outcome of the application should send a

written request to the Administrator for such notification.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-117 Authorizing Use or Occupancy before Completion of Development under Zoning Permit

In cases when, because of weather conditions or other factors beyond the control of the zoning

permit recipient (exclusive of financial hardship), it would be unreasonable to require the zoning

permit recipient to comply with all of the requirements of this Chapter prior to commencing the

intended use of the property or occupying any buildings, the Administrator may authorize the

commencement of the intended use or occupying any building (insofar as the requirements of this

Chapter are concerned), if the permit recipient provides a performance bond or other security

satisfactory to the Administrator to ensure that all of the requirements of this Chapter will be

fulfilled within a reasonable period (not to exceed 12 months) determined by the Administrator.

4-3-118 Special-Use Permits and Conditional-Use Permit

(a) An application for a special-use permit under the subchapter on Special Property Uses under

this Chapter shall be submitted to the Colville Business Council by filing a copy of the application with the

Administrator at the Planning Department. If the Administrator determines that the application is complete

he will coordinate with the Office of the Reservation Attorney to add the application to the Community

Development Committee. If the Administrator determines the application is not complete, he will work

with the applicant to gather the required information.

(b) An application for a conditional-use permit under the subchapter on Special Property Uses

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under this Chapter shall be submitted to the Planning Director by filing a copy with the

Administrator at the Planning Department. The Planning Director shall issue the requested permit

unless it concludes that:

(1) The requested permit is not within his or her authority to issue according to the

criteria of permissible uses; or

(2) The application is incomplete; or

(3) If completed as proposed in the application, the development will not comply with

one or more requirements of this Chapter; or

(4) The Planning Director makes a finding, based on information contained in the

completed application, that the proposed development has the potential to:

(A) have significant adverse effects on the environment; or

(B) have significant adverse effects on cultural resources.

(5) If the Planning Director finds that he lacks authority to approve the application, he shall refer

the application to the Planning Commission for processing.

Planning Commission shall conduct a hearing to determine whether the application complies with all other

provisions of this Chapter. If, after hearing, the Planning Commission determines that the application is

complete and the application complies with all other provisions of this Chapter, the Planning Commission

may still deny the permit if it concludes, based upon the information submitted at the hearing, that if

completed as proposed, the development, more probably than not:

(1) Will materially endanger the public health or safety; or

(2) Will substantially injure the value of an adjoining or abutting property; or

(3) Will not be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located; or

(4) Will not be in general conformity with the land use plan, or other plan officially

adopted by the Colville Business Council; or

(5) Will significantly adversely affect the environment; or

(6) Will significantly adversely affect cultural resources.

(d) After receiving an application for a special-use permit pursuant to section 4-3-118(a), the Community

Development Committee will consider the application, and comments received regarding the application to

determine whether the application complies with all provisions of this Chapter, and any other applicable

Tribal law. If, after Committee Discussion, the Committee determines that the application complies with all

provisions of this Chapter and applicable Tribal law, they will recommend to the full Business Council that

the application be approved. If the Committee determines, based upon the information submitted with the

application and comments and at the Committee discussion, that the proposed development more probably

than not will cause the following, then the Committee may recommend to the Colville Business Council

that the application be denied:

(1) materially endanger the public health or safety;

(2) substantially injure the value of an adjoining or abutting property;

(3) not be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located;

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(4) not be in general conformity with the land use plan, or other plan officially adopted by the

Colville Business Council;

(5) have significant adverse effects on the environment;

(6) have significant adverse effects on cultural resources; and/or

(7) find that the development is not in the best interest of the Tribes or its members.

(d) The decision of the Colville Business Council regarding special-use permit applications is final and not

appealable.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03,Resolution of 1996-155)

4-3-119 Planning Commission Hearings; Burden of Presenting Evidence; Burden of Persuasion

The following procedures shall apply to hearings on conditional-use permits which have been referred to

the Planning Commission:

(a) The burden of presenting a complete application (as described in section 4-3-113) to the

Administrator shall be upon the applicant. However, unless the Planning Commission informs the

applicant at the hearing in what way the application is incomplete and offers the applicant an

opportunity to complete the application (either at that meeting or at a continuation hearing), the

application shall be presumed to be complete.

(b) Once a completed application has been submitted, the burden of presenting evidence to the

Commission sufficient to lead it to conclude that the application should be denied for any reason

stated in the subsection 4-3-118(c), shall be upon the party or parties urging this position, unless

the information presented by the applicant in his application and at the public hearing is sufficient

to justify a reasonable conclusion that a reason exists to so deny the application.

comply with the requirements of this Chapter remains at all times on the applicant. The burden of

persuasion on the issue of whether the application should be turned down for any of the reasons

set forth in subsection 4-3-118(c) rests on the party or parties urging that the requested permit

should be denied.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03, Resolution 1996-155)

4-3-120 Recommendations by the Administrator on Conditional-Use Permit Applications

(a) When presented to the Planning Commission at the hearing, the application for conditional-use permit

shall be accompanied by a report setting forth the Planning staffs' proposed findings concerning the

application's compliance with section 4-3-113 (application to be complete) and the other requirements of

this Chapter, as well as any staff recommendations for additional requirements to be imposed by the

Commission.

(b) If the Administrator proposes the finding or conclusion that the application fails to comply

with section 4-3-113 or any other requirement of this Chapter, he or she shall identify the

requirement in question and specifically state supporting reasons for the proposed findings or

conclusion.

fashion, and may, in its sole discretion, hear from the applicant or members of the public.

(d) In response to the Administrator's recommendations, the applicant may modify his application

prior to the submission to the Commission, but must advise the Administrator of this request in writing.

The Administrator may likewise revise his recommendations based on applicant modifications.

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(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-121 Approval of Conditional-Use

In considering whether to approve an application for a conditional-use permit which has been referred to

the Commission by the Planning Director pursuant to section 4-3-118(b)(4), the Commission shall proceed

according to the following format:

(a) The Administrator shall consider whether the application is complete. If the Administrator

concludes that the application is incomplete and the applicant refuses to provide the necessary

information, the application shall be denied. The Administrator shall specify either the particular

type of information lacking or the particular requirement with respect to which the application is

incomplete. The Administrator's decision is final unless the applicant requests Planning Commission

review under section 4-3-170.

(b) The Commission shall consider whether the application complies with all of the applicable

requirements of this Chapter. If the Commission finds that the application is not in compliance with one

or more of the requirements of this Chapter, it shall specify the particular requirements the

application fails to meet. As provided in subsection 4-3-118(c), if the Commission concludes that the

application fails to meet one or more of the requirements of this Chapter, the application shall be

denied.

unless it determines the application should be denied for one or more of the reasons set forth in

subsection 4-3-118(c). The Commission shall prepare specific findings, based upon the evidence

submitted, justifying such a conclusion.

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03, Resolution 1996-155)

4-3-122 Additional Requirements on Conditional-Use Permits

(a) Subject to subsection (b), in granting a permit, the Planning Director or the Planning Commission in

the case of conditional use permits referred to the Commission pursuant to section 4-3-118(b)(4), may

attach to the permit such reasonable requirements in addition to those specified in this Chapter as will

ensure that the development in its proposed location:

(1) Will not endanger the public health or safety;

(2) Will not injure the value of adjoining or abutting property;

(3) Will be in harmony with the area in which it is located;

(4) Will be in conformity with the land-use plan, comprehensive plan, or other plan

officially adopted by the Business Council;

(5) Will not cause significant adverse effects the environment; and/or

(6) Will not cause significant adverse effects cultural resources.

(b) The Commission or the Planning Director may not attach additional conditions that modify

or alter the specific requirements set forth in this Chapter unless the development in question

presents extraordinary circumstances that justify the variation from the specified requirements.

permit a condition limiting the permit to a specified duration.

(d) All additional conditions or requirements shall be entered on the permit.

(e) All additional conditions or requirements authorized by this section are enforceable in the same

manner and to the same extent as any other applicable requirement of this Chapter.

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(f) A vote may be taken on application conditions or requirements before consideration of whether

the permit should be denied for any of the reasons set forth in subsections 4-3-118(c).

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03, Resolution 1996-155)

COUNCIL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT

4-3-123 Business Council Action on Special-Use Permit Applications

(a) After his determination that the application is complete, public comments have been solicited and

received, and the time for comments has passed, the Planning Director or Administrator shall coordinate

with the Office of the Reservation Attorney to request time on the agenda of the Community Development

Committee for discussion. The Community Development Committee will treat application considerations

in the same manner that it conducts other Tribal business and decision making, and will submit its final

recommendations to the full Business Council for consideration and final decision.

(b) The Business Council shall review the application, comments, and recommendations if the Community

Development Committee and determine whether to approve, deny, or approve with conditions the

application. The Business Council may also postpone a decision and request additional information of the

applicant or other interested parties prior to making its final determination.

arguments supporting or opposing the application to assist it in making a final decision.

(d) The decision of the Colville Business Council regarding special-use permit applications is final and not

appealable.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-124 Authorizing Use, Occupancy or Sale before Completion of Development Under Special-Use

or Conditional-Use Permits

(a) In cases when, because of weather conditions or other factors beyond the control of the special-use,

or conditional-use permit recipient (exclusive of financial hardship) it would be unreasonable

to require the permit recipient to comply with all of the requirements of this Chapter before

commencing the intended use of the property or occupying the buildings or selling lots in a

subdivision, the Planning Director may authorize the commencement of the intended use of the

occupancy of buildings or the sale of subdivision lots (insofar as the requirements of this Chapter

are concerned) if the permit recipient provides a performance bond or other security satisfactory to

the body to ensure that all of these requirements will be fulfilled within a reasonable period (not to

exceed twelve (12) months).

(b) When the Commission or Business Council imposes additional requirements on the permit recipient in

accordance with section 4-3-122 or when the developer proposes in the plan submitted to install

amenities beyond those required by this Chapter, the Planning Director may authorize the

permittee to commence the intended use of the property or to occupy any building or to sell any

subdivision lots before the additional requirements are fulfilled or the amenities installed if he or

she specifies a date by which, or a schedule according to which such requirements must be met or

each amenity installed and if he or she concludes that compliance will be ensured as a result of any

one or more of the following:

(1) A performance bond or other security satisfactory to the Commission is furnished;

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/2022, Resolution 2022-556)

(2) A condition is imposed establishing an automatic expiration date on the permit,

thereby ensuring that the permit recipient's compliance will be reviewed when the

application for renewal is made; and/or

(3) The nature of the requirements or amenities are such that sufficient assurance of

compliance is given by section 4-3-253 and section 4-3-254.

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Business Council may authorize final plat approval and the sale of lots before the requirements of

this Chapter are fulfilled if the subdivider provides a performance bond or other securities

satisfactory to the Business Council to ensure that all these requirements will be fulfilled within a

reasonable time (not more than twelve months after final plat approval).

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-125 Completing Developments in Phases

(a) If a development is constructed in phases or stages in accordance with this section, then,

subject to subsection (c), the provisions of section 4-3-111 and section 4-3-124 shall apply to each

phase as if it were the entire development.

(b) As a prerequisite to taking advantage of the provisions of subsection (a), the developer shall

submit plans that clearly show the phases or stages of the proposed development and the

requirements of this Chapter that will be satisfied with respect to each phase or stage.

to relate to, benefit, or be used by the entire development (such as a swimming pool or a tennis

court in a residential development) then, as part of the application for development approval, the

developer shall submit a proposed schedule for completion of such improvements. The schedule

shall relate completion of such improvements to completion of one or more phases or stages of the

entire development. Once a schedule has been approved and made part of the permit by the permit

issuing authority, no land may be used, no buildings may be occupied, and no subdivision lots

may be sold except in accordance with the schedule approved as part of the permit, provided that;

(1) If the improvement is one required by this Chapter then the developer may utilize the

provisions of subsections 4-3-124(a) or (c).

(2) If the improvement is an amenity not required by this Chapter or is provided in

response to a condition imposed by the Planning Commission or Business Council, then the

developer may utilize the provisions of subsection 4-3-124(b).

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/2022, Resolution 2022-556)

4-3-126 Expiration of Permits

(a) Zoning, conditional-use, and special-use permits shall expire automatically if, within one (1)

year after the issuance of such:

(1) The use authorized by such permits has not commenced, in circumstances where no

substantial construction, erection, alteration, excavation, demolition, or similar work is

necessary before commencement of such use; or

(2) Less than 10% of the total cost of construction, erection, alteration, excavation,

demolition, or similar work on any development authorized by such permit has been

completed on the site. With respect to phased development (section 4-3-125), this

requirement shall apply only to the first phase.

(b) If, after some physical alterations to land or structures begins to take place, such work is

discontinued for a period of one (1) year, then the permit authorizing such work shall immediately

expire. However, expiration of the permit shall not affect the provisions of section 4-3-127.

would otherwise expire pursuant to subsections (a) or (b), if he concludes that:

(1) The permit has not yet expired;

(2) The permit recipient has proceeded with due diligence and in good faith; and

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(3) Conditions have not changed so substantially as to warrant a new application.

Successive extensions may be granted for periods of up to six months upon the same

findings. All such extensions may be granted without resort to the formal processes and

fees required for a new permit.

(d) For purposes of this section, the conditional use permit is issued when the Commission votes

to approve the application and issue the permit and the special use permit is issued when the

Business Council votes to approve the application. A permit within the jurisdiction of the

Administrator is issued when the earlier of the following takes place:

(1) A copy of the fully executed permit is delivered to the permit recipient and delivery is

accomplished when the permit is hand delivered or mailed to the permit applicant; or

(2) The Administrator notifies the permit applicant that the application has been approved

and all that remains before a fully executed permit can be delivered is for the applicant to

take specified actions, such as having the permit executed by the property owner so it can

be recorded.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-127 Effect of Permit on Successors and Assigns

(a) Zoning, conditional-use, and special-use permits authorize the permittee to make use of land

and structures in a particular way. Permits are transferable. However, so long as the land or

structures or any portion thereof covered under a permit continues to be used for the purposes for

which the permit was granted, then:

(1) No person (including successors or assigns of the person who obtained the permit)

may make use of the land or structures covered under such permit for the purposes

authorized in the permit except in accordance with all the terms and requirements of that

permit; and

(2) The terms and requirements of the permit apply to and restrict the use of land or

structures covered under the permit, not only with respect to all persons having any

interest in the property at the time the permit was obtained, but also with respect to

persons who subsequently obtain any interest in all or part of the covered property and

wish to use it for or in connection with purposes other than those for which the permit

was originally issued, so long as the persons who subsequently obtain an interest in the

property had actual or record notice [as provided in subsection (b)] of the existence of the

permit at the time they acquired their interest.

(b) Whenever a zoning, conditional-use, or special-use permit is issued to authorize development

(other than single or two-family residences) on a tract of land in excess of one acre, nothing

authorized by the permit may be done until the record owner of the property signs a written

acknowledgement that the permit has been issued so that the permit may be recorded in the county

in which the land is located if it is fee land or in the Office of Land and Titles, Portland Area

Office if the land is in trust or restricted fee status and indexed under the record owners name as

grantor.

4-3-128 Amendments to and Modifications of Permits

(a) Insignificant deviations from the permit (including approved plans) issued by the Commission, Planning

Director, or the Administrator are permissible and the Administrator may authorize such insignificant

deviations. A deviation is insignificant if it has no discernible impact on-site, on neighboring

properties, the general public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development.

(b) Minor design modifications or changes in permits (including approved plans) are permissible

with the approval of the Administrator. Such permission may be obtained without a formal

application, public hearing, or payment of any additional fee. For purposes of this section, minor

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design modifications or changes are those that have no substantial impact on-site, on neighboring

properties, the general public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development.

requests are required to be acted upon by the Commission or Business Council, new conditions may be

imposed, but the applicant retains the right to reject such additional conditions by withdrawing his request

for an amendment and may than proceed in accordance with the previously issued permit.

(d) The Administrator shall determine whether amendments and modifications of permits fall

within the categories set forth above in subsections (a), (b), and (c).

(e) A developer requesting approval of changes shall submit a written request for such approval to

the Administrator, and that request shall identify the changes. Approval of all changes must be

given in writing.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-129 Reconsideration of Commission Action

(a) Whenever the Planning Commission disapproves a conditional-use permit application or a variance, on

any basis other than the failure of the applicant to submit a complete application, such action may not be

reconsidered by the Commission at a later time unless the applicant clearly demonstrates that:

(1) Circumstances affecting the property that is the subject of the application have

substantially changed or;

(2) New information is available that could not with reasonable diligence have been

presented at the previous hearing. A request to be heard on this basis must be filed with

the Administrator within twenty (20) days. However, such a request does not extend the

period within which an appeal must be taken.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Administrator or the Commission may at any time consider a new

application affecting the same property on an application previously denied. A new application is one that

differs in some substantial way from the one previously considered.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-130 Applications to be Processed Expeditiously

Recognizing that inordinate delays in acting upon appeals or applications may impose unnecessary

costs on the appellant or applicant, the Colville Tribes shall make every reasonable effort to

process appeals and permit applications as expeditiously as possible, consistent with the need to

ensure that all development conforms to requirements of this Chapter.

4-3-131 Maintenance of Common Areas, Improvements, and Facilities

The recipient of any zoning, conditional-use, or special-use permit, or his successor shall be

responsible for maintaining all common areas, improvements or facilities required by this Chapter

or any permit issued in accordance with its provisions, except those areas, improvements, or

facilities with respect to which an offer of dedication to the public has been accepted by the

appropriate public authority. As illustrations, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing,

this means that private roads and parking areas, water and sewer lines, and recreational facilities

must be properly maintained so that they can be used in the manner intended, and required

vegetation and trees used for screening, landscaping, or shading must be replaced if they die or are

destroyed.

MAJOR AND MINOR SUBDIVISIONS

4-3-132 Regulation of Subdivisions

Major subdivisions are subject to a two (2) step approval process. Physical improvements to the

land to be subdivided are authorized by a conditional-use permit as provided in section 4-3-118,

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and sale of lots is permitted after final approval as provided in section 4-3-135. Minor

subdivisions only require one (1) step approval process; final plat approval in accordance with

section 4-3-134.

4-3-133 No Subdivision Without Plan Approval

(a) No person may subdivide his or her land except in accordance with all of the provisions of this

subchapter. In particular, no person may subdivide his or her land unless and until a final plat of the

subdivision has been approved in accordance with the provisions of sections 4-3-134 or 4-3-135 and

recorded in the county in which the land is located if it is fee land, and, if the land is in trust or restricted

fee status, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Portland Area Title Office.

(b) The applicable recording office may not record a plat of any subdivision within the Colville

Tribes' Planning jurisdiction unless the plat has been approved in accordance with the provisions

of this Chapter.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-134 Minor Subdivision Approval

(a) The Planning Director shall approve or disapprove minor subdivision final plats in accordance

with the provisions of this section.

(b) An applicant for minor subdivision plat approval, before complying with subsection 4-3-134

(c), shall submit a sketch plan to the Planning Director for a determination of whether the approval

process authorized by this section can be and should be utilized. The Planning Director may

require the applicant to submit whatever information is necessary to make this determination,

including, but not limited to, a copy of the tax map showing the land being subdivided and all lots

previously subdivided from that tract of land within the previous five (5) years.

plat conforming to the requirements in subsections 4-3-135(b) and (c) (as well as two prints of

each plat), except that a minor subdivision plat shall contain the following certificates in lieu of

those required in section 4-3-136.

(1) Certificate of Ownership:

I, hereby certify that I am the owner of the property described hereon, which property is

within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville

Reservation, and I freely adopt this plan of subdivision.

Date

Owner

(2) Certificate of Approval:

I hereby certify that the minor subdivision shown on this plat does not involve the

creation of new public streets or any change in any existing public streets, that the

subdivision shown is in all respects in compliance with Chapter 4-3 of the Colville Tribal

Code, and that therefore this plat has been approved by the Planning Director, subject to

its being recorded as provided in subsection 4-3-133(a) within sixty (60) days of the date

below.

Date

Owner

(3) A certificate of survey and accuracy, in the form stated in subsection 4-3-136(c).

(d) The Planning Director shall take expeditious action on an application for minor subdivision

plat approval as provided in section 4-3-130. However, either the Planning Director or the

applicant may at any time refer the application to the major subdivision approval process.

(e) Not more than a total of three lots may be created out of one tract using the minor subdivision

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plat approval process, regardless of whether the lots are created at one time or over an extended

period of time.

(f) Subject to subsection (d), the Planning Director shall approve the subdivision unless the

subdivision is not a minor subdivision as defined in the subchapter on definitions under this

Chapter or the application or the proposed subdivision fails to comply with subsection (e) or any

other applicable requirement of this subchapter.

(g) If the subdivision is disapproved, the Planning Director shall promptly furnish the applicant

with a written statement of the reasons for disapproval.

(h) Approval of any plat is contingent upon the plat being recorded within sixty (60) days after the

date the certificate of approval is signed by the Planning Director or his designee.

4-3-135 Major Subdivision Approval Process

(a) The Planning Director shall approve or disapprove major subdivision final plats in accordance

with the provisions of this section.

(b) The applicant for major subdivision plat approval shall submit to the Administrator a final plat,

drawn in waterproof ink on a sheet made of material that will be acceptable to the auditor's office

of the county in which the property is located and the Portland Area Bureau of Indian Affairs Title

Office for recording purposes, and having the dimensions as follows:

(1) Either 21”x 30”, 12”x 18”, or 18”x 24”: When more than one sheet is required to

include the entire subdivision, all sheets shall be made of the same size and shall show

appropriate match marks on each sheet and appropriate references to other sheets of the

subdivision. The scale of the plat shall be at 1” equals not more than 100’. The applicant

shall also submit two prints of the plats.

contain the following information:

(1) The name of the subdivision, which name shall not duplicate the name of any existing

subdivision as recorded in the applicable recordation office;

(2) The name of the subdivision owner or owners;

(3) The township, county, and state where the subdivision is located, and its status as trust

or fee land;

(4) The name of the surveyor and his or her registration number and the date of the

survey;

(5) The scale according to which the plat is drawn in feet per inch or scale ratio in words

and figures in bar graph; and

(6) All of the additional information required by regulations adopted by the Planning

Department and approved by the Business Council.

(d) The Planning Director shall approve the proposed plat unless he or she finds that the plat or the

proposed subdivision fails to comply with one or more of the requirements of this Chapter or that

the final plat differs substantially from the plans or specifications approved in conjunction with the

conditional-use permit that authorized the development of the subdivision.

(e) If the final plat is disapproved by the Planning Director the applicant shall be furnished with

the written statement of the reasons for the disapproval.

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(f) Approval of final plat is contingent upon the plat being recorded within sixty (60) days after the

approval certificate is signed by the director or his designee.

4-3-136 Endorsements on Major Subdivision Plats

All major subdivision plats shall contain endorsements listed in subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d)

herein.

(a) Certificate of Approval:

I hereby certify that all streets shown on this plat are within the Confederated Tribes of

the Colville Reservation Planning jurisdiction, all streets and other improvements shown

on this plat have been installed or completed or their installation or completion (within 12

months after the date below) has been assured by the posting of a performance bond or

other sufficient surety, and that the subdivision shown on this plat is in all respects in

compliance with Chapter 4-3 of the Colville Tribal Code, and therefore this plat has been

approved by the Planning Director, subject to its being recorded in the County Auditor's

office within sixty (60) days of the date below.

Date

Planning Director

(b) Certificate of Ownership and Dedication:

I hereby certify that I am the owner of the property described hereon, which property is

located within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of the Confederated Tribes of the

Colville Reservation, that I hereby freely adopt this plan of subdivision and dedicate to

public use all areas shown on this plat as streets, alleys, walks, parks, open space, and

easements, except those specifically indicated as private, and that I will maintain all such

areas until the offer of dedication is accepted by the appropriate public authority. All

property shown on this plat as dedicated for a public use shall be deemed to be dedicated

for any other public use authorized by law when such other use is approved by the

Colville Business Council in the public interest.

Date

Owner

Notarized

I hereby certify that this map (drawn by me) (drawn under my supervision) from (an

actual survey made by me) (an actual survey made under my supervision) (a deed

description recorded in Book, Page, Records of (other); that the

error of closure as calculated by latitudes and departures is 1; that the boundaries not

surveyed are shown as broken lines plotted from information found in Book, Page

, and that this map was prepared in accordance with [statutory citation]. Witness me

original signature, registration number and seal this day of

, 20

Seal or Stamp

Registration Number

(Notarized)

(d) Road Department Engineer Certificate:

I hereby certify that the public streets shown on this plat have been completed, or that a

performance bond or other sufficient surety has been posted to guarantee their

completion, in accordance with at least the minimum specifications and standards of the

BIA Roads Department for acceptance of subdivision streets on the BIA road/state

highway system for maintenance.

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Supervisory Highway Engineer

4-3-137 Plat Approval not Acceptance of Dedication Offers

Approval of a plat does not constitute acceptance by the Colville Tribes of the offer of dedication

of any streets, sidewalks, parks, or other public facilities shown on a plat. However, the Tribes

may accept any such offer of dedication by resolution of the Business Council or by actually

exercising control over and maintaining such facilities.

4-3-138 Protection Against Defects

(a) Whenever occupancy, use, or sale is allowed under section 4-3-124 before the completion of all

facilities or improvements intended for dedication, then the performance bond or the surety that is

required to be posted shall guarantee that any defects in such improvements or facilities that

appear within one year after the dedication of such facilities or improvements is accepted shall be

corrected by the developer.

(b) Whenever all public facilities or improvements intended for dedication are installed before

occupancy, use or sale is authorized, then the developer shall post a performance bond or other

sufficient surety to guarantee that he or she will correct all defects in such facilities or

improvements that occur within one (1) year after the offer of dedication of such facilities or

improvements is accepted.

and improvements to be dedicated have been constructed in accordance with the requirements of

this Chapter. This certification shall be a condition precedent to acceptance by the Colville Tribes

of the offer of dedication of such facilities or improvements.

(d) For purposes of this section, the term “defects” refers to any condition in publicly dedicated

facilities or improvements that requires the Colville Tribes to make repairs in such facilities over

and above the normal amount of maintenance that they would require. If such defects appear, the

guaranty may be enforced regardless of whether the facilities or improvements were constructed in

accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.

4-3-139 Maintenance of Dedicated Areas Until Acceptance

As provided in section 4-3-131, all facilities and improvements with respect to which the owner

makes an offer of dedication to public use shall be maintained by the owner until such offer is

accepted by the appropriate public authority.

4-3-140 Septic Tank, Water or other Permits not to be issued for Land Divided in Violation of this

Chapter

No building permit under Chapter 6-3, septic tank permit under Chapter 4-5, water permit under Chapter 410, or any other permit shall be issued for any lot, tract or parcel of land divided in violation of this

Chapter. The prohibition contained in this section shall not apply to an innocent purchaser for value without

actual notice. All purchasers or transferees of property shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter and

each purchaser or transferee may recover damages from any person, firm, corporation, or agent selling or

transferring land in violation of this Chapter, including any amount reasonably spent to conform to the

requirements of this Chapter as well as cost of investigation, suit, and reasonable attorney's fees occasioned

thereby. Such purchaser or transferee may as an alternative to conforming his or her property to these

requirements rescind the sale or transfer and recover costs of investigation, suit and reasonable attorney's

fees occasioned thereby.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

APPEALS, VARIANCES, INTERPRETATIONS

4-3-170 Appeals

(a) An appeal from any final order or decision of the Administrator or the Planning Director may

be taken to the Planning Commission by any person aggrieved. An appeal is taken by filing with the

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Administrator and the Planning Commission a written notice of appeal specifying the grounds for appeal. A

notice of appeal shall be considered filed with the Administrator and the Planning Commission when

delivered to the Planning Department, and the date and time of filing shall be entered on the notice

by the Planning staff.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03, Resolution of 1996-155)

(b) An appeal must be taken within thirty (30) days after the date of the decision or order appealed

from.

the papers constituting the record relating to the action appealed from within 5 days (excluding Friday,

Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, including Tribal holidays) of receipt of the appeal.

(d) An appeal stays all actions by the Administrator seeking enforcement of or compliance with

the order or decision appealed from, unless the Administrator certifies to the Planning Commission that

(because of the facts stated in the certificate) a stay would, in his or her opinion, cause imminent

peril to life or property. In that case, the proceeding shall not be stayed except by order of the

Planning Commission or the Tribal Court, issued on application of the party seeking the stay, on due

cause shown, after notice to the Administrator.

(e) The Planning Commission may reverse or affirm (wholly or partly) or may modify the order,

requirements or decision or determination appealed from and shall make any order, requirement,

or decision or determination that in its opinion ought to be made in the case before it. To this end,

the Planning Commission shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-171 Variance

(a) An application for a variance shall be submitted to the Planning Commission by filing a copy of the

application with the Planning Department. Application shall be handled in the same manner as applications

for conditional-use permits, in conformity with the provisions of sections 4-3-112, 4-3-113, and 4-3-120.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03, Resolution 1996-155)

(b) A variance may be granted by the Planning Commission if it concludes that strict enforcement of this

Chapter would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships for the applicant and that,

by granting the variance, the spirit of this Chapter will be observed, public safety and welfare

secured, and substantial justice done. It may reach these conclusions if it finds that:

(1) If the applicant complies strictly with the provisions of this Chapter, he or she can

make no use of his or her property;

(2) The hardship of which the applicant complains is one suffered by the applicant rather

than by neighbors, or the general public;

(3) The hardship relates to the applicant's land, rather than personal circumstances;

(4) The hardship is unique, or nearly so, rather than one shared by many surrounding

properties;

(5) The hardship is not the result of the applicant's own actions;

(6) The variance does not have significant adverse effects on the environment;

(7) The variance does not have significant adverse effects on cultural resources;

(8) The variance does not conflict with shorelines management regulations; and/or

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(9) The variance will neither result in the extension of a non-conformity in violation of

the subchapter on non-conformities under this Chapter nor authorize the initiation of a

nonconforming use of land.

ensure that the use of the property to which the variance applies will be as compatible as practical

with the surrounding properties.

(d) A variance may be issued for an indefinite duration or for a specified duration only.

(e) The nature of the variance and any conditions attached to it shall be entered on the face of the

zoning permit, or the zoning permit may simply note the issuance of the variance and refer to the

written record of the variance for further information. All such conditions are enforceable in the

same manner as any other applicable requirement of this Chapter.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 5/2/96, Certified 5/8/03, Resolution 1996-155)

4-3-172 Interpretations

(a) The Planning Commission is authorized to interpret the zoning map and to pass upon disputed

questions of lot lines or district boundary lines and similar questions. If such questions arise in the

context of an appeal from a decision of the Administrator, they shall be handled as provided in

section 4-3-170.

(b) An application for a map interpretation shall be initiated by filing a copy of the application

with the Administrator in the Planning Department. The application shall contain sufficient

information to enable the Administrator to make the necessary interpretation.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-173 Request to be Heard Expeditiously

As provided in section 4-3-130, the Planning Commission shall hear and decide all appeals, variance

requests, and requests for interpretations as expeditiously as possible, consistent with the need to

follow regularly established agenda procedures, provide notice in accordance with the subchapter

on Hearing Procedures for Appeals and Applications under this Chapter and obtain the necessary

information to make sound decisions.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-174 Burden of Proof in Appeals and Variances

(a) When an appeal is taken to the Planning Commission in accordance with section 4-3-170, the

Administrator shall have the initial burden of presenting to the Planning Commission sufficient evidence

and argument to justify the order or decision appealed from. The burden of presenting evidence

and arguments to the contrary then shifts to the appellant, who shall also have the burden of

persuasion.

(b) The burden of presenting evidence sufficient to allow the Planning Commission to reach the

conclusions set forth in subsection 4-3-171(b), as well as the burden of persuasion on those issues,

remains with the applicant seeking the variance.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-175 Planning Commission Action on Appeals and Variances

(a) With respect to appeals, the Commission's determination to reverse, affirm, or modify the order,

requirement, decision, or determination appealed from shall include, insofar as practicable, a

statement of the specific reasons or findings of fact that support the decision. If a motion

to reverse or modify is not made, then a motion to uphold the decision appealed shall be in order.

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(b) Before granting a variance, the Commission must take a separate vote and vote affirmatively on each

of the nine required findings stated in subsection 4-3-171(b). Insofar as practicable, when the

Commission makes an affirmative finding on each of the enumerated requirements it shall include a

statement of the specific reasons or findings of facts supporting each such finding.

in subsection 4-3-171(b) are not satisfied or that the application is incomplete. Insofar as

practicable, such a denial shall include a statement of the specific reasons or findings of fact that

support it. The Planning Commission, at its discretion, may approve a variance if it determines that not

significant harm will be done, even if it finds one or more of the criteria set for in subsection 4-3-171(b) are

not satisfied.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

HEARING PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS AND APPLICATIONS

4-3-210 Hearing Required on Appeals and Application

(a) Before making a decision on an appeal or application for a variance, conditional-use permit, or a

petition from the Planning staff to revoke a conditional-use permit, the Planning Commission shall hold a

hearing on the appeal or application. At least one member of the Planning Commission shall preside over

the hearing, except that the Commission may designate a hearing officer to conduct the hearing in lieu of a

Commissioner.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), the hearing shall be open to the public and all persons interested in

the outcome of the appeal or application shall be given an opportunity to present evidence and

arguments and ask questions of persons who testify.

(c) The Commission may place limitations on the presentation of evidence and arguments and the crossexamination of witnesses so that the matter at issue may be heard and decided without undue delays.

(d) The Commission may continue the hearing until a subsequent meeting and may keep the

hearing open to take additional information up to the point the final decision is made. No further

notice of the continued hearing need be published unless a period of six (6) weeks or more elapses

between hearing dates.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-211 Notice of Hearing

The Administrator shall give notice of any hearing required by section 4-3-210 as follows:

(a) Notice shall be given to the appellant or applicant and any other person who makes a written

request for such notice by mailing to such person a written notice not later than ten days before the

hearing.

(b) Notice shall be given to adjacent property owners by mailing a written notice no later than ten

(10) days before the hearing to those persons whose property is adjacent (as that term is defined in

the subchapter on definitions under this Chapter) to the lot that is the subject of the application or

appeal. Notice shall also be given by prominently posting signs in the vicinity of the property that

is the subject of the proposed action. Such signs shall be posted not less than seven days prior to

the hearing.

publishing a notice one time in a newspaper having general circulation in the area not less than seven (7)

nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing.

(d) The notice required by this section shall state the dates, time, and place of the hearing,

reasonably identifying the property that is the subject of the application or appeal, and give a brief

description of the action requested or proposed.

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(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-212 Evidence

(a) The provisions of this section apply to all hearings for which a notice is required by section 43-210.

(b) All persons who intend to present evidence to the Planning Commission, rather than arguments only,

shall be sworn.

appeal shall be based on reliable evidence. Evidence admissible in a court of law shall be

preferred whenever reasonably available. However, evidence that may not be admissible in a court of law,

may still be admissible at this hearing at the discretion of the Planning Commission.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-213 Modification of Application at Hearing

(a) In response to questions or comments by persons appearing at the hearing or to suggestions or

recommendations by the Planning Commission, the applicant may agree to modify his or her application

including the plans and specifications submitted.

(b) Unless such modifications are so substantial or extensive that the Commission cannot reasonably be

expected to perceive the nature and impact of the proposed changes without revised plans before

it, the Commission may approve the application with the stipulation that the permit will not be issued

until plans reflecting the modification are submitted to the Planning staff.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-214 Records

(a) A tape recording shall be made of all hearings required by section 4-3-210, and such recording

shall be kept for at least two (2) years.

(b) Whenever practicable, all documentary evidence presented at a hearing as well as all other

types of physical evidence shall be made a part of the record of the proceedings and shall be kept

by the Colville Tribes for at least two (2) years.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-215 Written Decision

(a) Any decision made by the Planning Commission regarding an appeal, variance, or issuance or

revocation of a conditional-use permit shall be reduced to writing and served upon the applicant or

appellant and all other persons who make a written request for a copy. A copy of this decision will be made

part of the Record maintained by the Planning Department.

(b) In addition to a statement of the Commission’s ultimate disposition of the case and any other

information deemed appropriate, the written decision shall state the Commission’s findings and

conclusions, as well as supporting reasons or facts, whenever this Chapter requires the same as a

prerequisite to taking action.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

ENFORCEMENT AND REVIEW

4-3-250 Complaints Regarding Violations

Whenever the Administrator receives a written, signed complaint alleging a violation of this

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Chapter, he or she shall investigate the complaint, take whatever action is warranted, and inform

the complainant in writing what actions have been or will be taken.

4-3-251 Persons Responsible

The owner, tenant, or occupant of any building or land or part thereof and any architect, builder,

contractor, agent, or other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates, or maintains any

situation that is contrary to the requirements of this Chapter may be held responsible for the

violation and be subject to the penalties and the remedies herein provided.

4-3-252 Procedures Upon Discovery of Violations

(a) If the Administrator finds that any provision of this Chapter is being violated, he shall send a

written notice to the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation

and ordering the action necessary to correct it. Additional written notices may be sent at the

Administrator's discretion.

(b) The final written notice (and the initial written notice may be the final notice) shall state what

action the Administrator intends to take if the violation is not corrected and shall advise that the

Administrator's decision or order may be appealed to the Planning Commission in accordance with section

4-3-170.

enforcement of this Chapter or pose a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the

Administrator may seek enforcement without prior written notice by invoking any of the penalties

or remedies authorized in section 4-3-253.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-253 Penalties and Remedies for Violations

(a) Any act constituting a violation of the provisions of this Chapter or a failure to comply with

any of its requirements, including violations of any conditions and safeguards established in

connection with the grants of variances, conditional-use permit, special-use permit, or temporary use

permits shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of $100.00 per day. If the offender fails to

pay this penalty within thirty (30) days after being cited for a violation, the penalty may be

recovered by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in a civil action in the nature of

debt. The Reservation Attorney, upon request of the Planning Department, may bring a civil

action in the Colville Tribal Court to recover such debt or may send this request to an approved debt

collecting agency for them to process and file an action. A civil penalty may not be appealed to the

Commission if the offender was sent a final notice of violation in accordance with section 4-3-252 and did

not take an appeal to the Commission as provided in section 4-3-170.

(b) This Chapter may also be enforced by any appropriate equitable action.

exists shall be considered a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies specified

in this section.

(d) Any one, all, or any combination of the foregoing penalties and remedies may be used to

enforce this Chapter.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-254 Permit Revocation

(a) A zoning permit, conditional-use permit, or special-use permit may be revoked by the permit issuing

authority (in accordance with the provisions of this section) if the permit recipient fails to develop or

maintain the property in accordance with the plans submitted, the requirements of this Chapter, or any

additional requirements lawfully imposed by the permit.

(b) Before a conditional-use permit may be revoked, all of the notice, hearing and other requirements of the

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subchapter on Hearing Procedures for Appeals and Applications under this Chapter shall be complied with.

The notice shall inform the permit recipient of the alleged grounds for the revocation.

(1) The burden of presenting evidence sufficient to authorize the permit-issuing authority

to conclude that a permit should be revoked for any of the reasons set forth in subsection

4-3-254(a) shall be upon the party advocating that position. The burden of persuasion

shall also be on that party.

(2) A motion to revoke a permit shall include, insofar as practicable, a statement of the

specific reasons or findings of fact that support the motion.

(10) days’ notice of intent to revoke the permit and shall inform the recipient of the alleged reasons

for the revocation and of his or her right to an informal hearing on the allegations. If the permit is

revoked, the Administrator shall provide the permittee a written statement of the decision and the

reasons therefore.

(d) No person may continue to make use of land or buildings in the manner authorized by any

zoning, conditional-use, or special-use permit after such permit has been revoked in accordance

with this section.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-255 Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies

Any decision or order of the Planning Department that is reviewable by the Planning Commission under

section 4-3-170 shall not be considered a final order or decision subject to judicial review.

Exhaustion of all available administrative remedies including any administrative appellate review

is a jurisdictional requirement to judicial review.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-256 Judicial Review

Every final order, decision, or action of the Commission shall be subject to review by the Colville Tribal

Court upon the filing of a timely petition of review pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 2-4-20 of

the Colville Administrative Procedure Act. If any conflicts exist between the requirements of this Chapter

and Chapter 2-4 regarding the procedures followed during the administrative review processes and the

requirements for the written orders, then such conflicts will be resolved in favor of this Chapter. The

petition for review shall briefly set forth that portion of the decision appealed from with specificity; the

statutory reference(s) relied upon to support the relief requested; and, which standard of review set forth in

section 2-4-20(g) provides the basis for the petition. A petition for review that simply states that the entire

decision is being appealed is not sufficient to constitute an appeal of the final decision.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

NON-CONFORMITIES

4-3-290 Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide for the regulation of legally nonconforming

structures, lots of record, uses, and to specify those circumstances and conditions under which

such non-conformities shall be permitted to continue. It is necessary and consistent with the

requirements prescribed by this Chapter that those non-conformities which adversely affect

orderly development and the value of nearby property not be permitted to continue without

restriction. Such non-conformities are declared to be incompatible with permitted uses in the

zones in which they are located.

With limited exceptions, the regulations of this section permit such non-conformities to continue

without specific limitation of time but are intended to restrict further investments which would

make them more permanent.

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The burden of establishing that any non-conformity is a legal non-conformity is upon the owner of

such non-conformity and not upon the Colville Tribes.

4-3-291 Definitions

(a) Legal non-conformity is any land use, structure, lot of record, or sign legally established prior

to the effective date of this Chapter or subsequent amendment to it which would not be permitted

by or is not in full compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.

(b) A non-conforming lot of record is any validly recorded lot which at the time it was recorded

fully complied with all applicable laws and titles but which does not fully comply with the lot

requirements of this Chapter concerning minimum area or minimum lot width.

4-3-292 Non-Conforming Lots of Record

(a) Any parcel of land or portion thereof which is to be dedicated to a public or semi-public entity

for a road, canal, railroad, utility or other public use shall be exempt from the minimum lot size

requirements set forth by this Chapter.

(b) Any lot which is smaller than the minimum area required in any zone may be occupied by an

allowed use in that zone provided that:

(1) The lot was a lot in a duly platted and recorded subdivision on or before the date of

this Chapter, or was a parcel created by an approved land partitioning prior to such date;

(2) The use conforms to all other requirements of that zone;

(3) If there is an area deficiency, residential use shall be limited to a single dwelling unit;

(4) Approval of the Planning Department is obtained as applicable.

4-3-293 Non-Conforming Uses of Land

Where at the effective date of the adoption of this Chapter or amendment thereto, a lawful use of

land exists that is made no longer permissible under the terms of this Chapter or amendments

thereto, such use may continue so long as it remains lawful and subject to the following

provisions:

(a) No such non-conforming use shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater

area of land.

(b) No such non-conformity shall be moved in whole or in part to any position of the lot or parcel

occupied by such use at the time of adoption of this Chapter or amendment thereto.

months any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the standards specified by the zone in

which it is located.

4-3-294 Non-Conforming Structure

Where a lawful structure or structures exist at the effective date of the adoption of this Chapter or

amendment thereto, such structure or structures may be continued so long as it remains lawful and

subject to the following provisions:

(a) No structure or structures may be enlarged or altered in any way which increases its nonconformity.

(b) Should any structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50 percent of its

replacement cost at the time of its destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity

with the provisions of this Chapter.

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conform to the regulations of the zone in which it is located.

4-3-295 Non-Conforming Uses of Structure and Land

If a lawful structure and land in combination that exists at the effective date of adoption or

amendment of this Chapter could not be built under the terms of this Chapter, it may remain so

long as it is otherwise lawful and subject to the following provisions:

(a) A non-conforming use of land structures shall not be altered, enlarged, extended, constructed,

reconstructed, moved or substantially altered in any way except to change use of the structure to a

use permitted in zone in which it is located.

(b) If no structural alterations are made, any non-conforming use of a structures may be changed

to another non-conforming use provided that the Planning Department or the Planning Commission may

by ruling or by finding in the specific case, that the proposed change is equally or more

appropriate. In permitting such change the Commission or department may require appropriate

conditions or safeguards in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/2022, Resolution 2022-556)

arranged and designed for that use at the time of adoption of this Chapter however, the use shall

not be allowed to extend to other neighboring properties.

(d) All non-conforming use shall be registered as such with the Administrator. Any nonconforming

use claimed must demonstrate that the use predates the application of this Chapter

through written, photographic, or other evidence.

SPECIAL PROPERTY USES

4-3-320 Necessity for Special Use Permit

All of the following and all matters directly related thereto are declared to be uses possessing

characteristics of such unique and special form as to make impractical their being included

automatically in any class of use as set forth in the various use districts of this Chapter, and the

authority for the location and operation thereof shall be subject to review and the issuance of a

special-use permit by the Colville Business Council in accordance with the requirements of sections 4-3118 and 4-3-123.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-321 Special Uses Designated

(a) Automobile dismantling, wrecking or junk yards. Provided that such uses shall be specifically

excluded from all but the AG and I Districts and conform with conditions established to eliminate

any potential of adversely affecting the environment.

(b) Cemeteries. Provided that such uses shall be specifically excluded from the W, GM, C and I

Districts, and further provided that the following requirements are met:

(1) External boundaries of a cemetery shall be devoted to the planting of sight-obscuring

trees and shrubs;

(2) No plot within a cemetery shall lie closer than ten (10) feet to any lot line;

from the GM and W Districts; and the RU and F Districts as well unless inside of a permitted

cemetery in that District.

(d) Fertilizer Manufacturing Plants. Provided that these uses shall be specifically excluded from

all districts except the AG and I Districts.

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(e) Livestock Feeding or Sales Yards. Provided that such uses shall be excluded from all but the

AG and I Districts.

(f) Mining, Including Quarrying, Mineral Extraction, Exploration, etc. Provided that these uses

shall be specifically excluded from all districts except the AG, RU and F Districts.

(g) Mobile Home Parks. Provided that the following minimum requirements are met:

(1) Lot size of ten (10) acres with a maximum density of ten spaces per gross acre;

(2) No spaces may be occupied until a minimum of fifty (50) spaces have been completed

for occupancy, together with the requisite facilities therefor;

(3) A greenbelt planting strip, not less than twenty (20) feet in width, shall be located

along all lot lines of the park not bordering a street. Such greenbelt shall be composed of

one row of deciduous and/or evergreen trees, spaced not more than forty (40) feet apart

and not less than three rows of shrubs, spaced not more than eight (8) feet apart and

which grow to a height of five (5) feet or more after one full growing seasons and which

shrubs will eventually grow to a height of not less than twelve (12) feet. If such requirements

cannot be met due to other requirements, including but not limited to on-site septic systems, water

infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, etc., then a variance must be included and approved prior

to any land use activities related to a Mobile Home Park.

(h) Public Buildings. Including police stations, fire stations, art galleries, museums and libraries.

(i) Public utilities or utilities operated by mutual agencies consisting of water wells, electrical

substations, gas metering stations, power booster or conversion plants and the necessary buildings,

apparatus or appurtenances thereto, but not including distribution mains.

(j) Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations and Transmitters. Provided that such be

specifically excluded from the W and RU Districts.

(k) Rendering of Animal Fat, Bones, Meat scraps, Slaughter houses or Meat packing plants.

Provided that these uses shall be specifically excluded from all districts except the AG and I

Districts.

(l) Sanitary Land Fill. Provided such use shall be specifically excluded from all districts except the

AG and RU Districts.

(m) Septage Lagoons. Provided that they must be run and maintained by the Confederated Tribes of the

Colville Reservation.

(n) Sewage Disposal or Treatment Plants. Provided that these uses shall be specifically excluded

from all districts except the AG and I Districts.

(o) RV Park, Court, or Camp. Provided that these uses shall be specifically excluded from the GP

GM, W, RU, I and F Districts, and further provided that the following requirements are met:

(1) Access to such use shall only be from a major or secondary arterial;

(2) All tribal and Indian Health Service requirements shall be fulfilled;

(3) All external boundaries abutting any RU District shall be effectively sight screened by

a view-obscuring fence or by a combination of fencing and landscaping.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

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4-3-322 Colville Business Council Action

In granting a permit for any of the above-listed special uses the Business Council shall ascertain

whether the present and future needs of the community will be adequately served by the proposed

development and if the community as a whole will benefit rather than be injured by the proposed

development. The Business Council may attach additional conditions to the issuance of a special-use permit

to insure that structures and areas proposed are surfaced, arranged and screened in such a manner that they

are in harmony with and not detrimental to existing or reasonable expected future development of the

neighborhood. In the case of those special uses for which no requirements have been listed, the Business

Council may impose any reasonable height, yard, or lot size requirements provided that it is satisfied that

the requirements and other conditions imposed are sufficient to prevent detrimental effects on adjoining

land or structures.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-323 Temporary Uses

A temporary use requires a permit from the Administrator under provisions of this subsection

regulating the conduct of uses which are limited in scope, duration, and frequency. Temporary use

permits shall be required for:

(a) Those uses specifically identified and described within section 4-3-235 below.

(b) Uses not listed but which are determined by the administrator to be limited in scope, duration,

and frequency and similar to those otherwise permitted in a zone and which are typical and

reasonable in the zone.

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-324 Temporary Use Application Requirements

Applications for temporary use permits shall be filed with the Administrator at the Planning Department.

An application must include a complete description of the temporary use, either an aerial photo or

legal description of the subject property and adjacent properties, a county assessor’s database

printout of the subject property for the county in which the property is located, site plan,

ownership of subject property, any other information deemed necessary in accordance with

sections 4-3-110 and 4-3-113 and this section, and any required fees.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-325 Temporary Uses—Description—Conditions

(a) Agricultural products. A stand not accessory to the existing use on the parcel on which the

stand is to be located; may be owned and operated by person or persons not owning the property

on which the stand is to be located.

(1) Limited to a maximum of four consecutive weeks per year;

(2) Display and storage area no larger than 200 square feet; and

(3) Signage limited to 30 square feet.

(b) Asphalt batching. Preparation of asphalt as part of construction or operation maintenance or

maintenance of project; maximum of 21 consecutive days from the commencement of operation.

(1) Limited to time necessary for construction;

(2) Requires a Department of Ecology air quality permit;

(3) Requires a water quality permit.

an orderly arrangement for the purpose of viewing and purchasing by private parties.

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(1) Limited to Thanksgiving through Christmas.

(d) Concrete batching. Preparation of concrete as part of construction or operation maintenance or

maintenance of project; maximum of 21 consecutive days from the commencement of operation.

(1) Limited to time necessary for construction;

(2) Requires a Department of Ecology air quality permit; and

(3) Requires a water quality permit.

(e) Construction Offices. Mobile homes, modular homes, or portable units for office or project

caretaker’s quarters. An example is an on-site trailer used as an office by the foreman of the

construction job. Such use is limited to the duration of the immediate construction project.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(f) Contractor Equipment. A fenced area or portable storage facility located and supplies storage

on a site on which construction is occurring, for the sole purpose of storing tools, supplies and

equipment necessary for construction occurring on a different site is prohibited.

(1) The equipment, supplies and tools shall only be for the construction occurring on that

site;

(2) The equipment, supplies and tools shall either be screened in from public view or

totally contained in an enclosed storage facility on the site.

(g) Disaster and emergency operations. A flood, fire, earthquake, disease outbreak, or other

similar catastrophic event, which reaches a level of severity that requires the intervention and or

mobilization of other tribes, federal or state agencies enlisted to response.

(1) Permit shall expire after demobilization that occurs when a disaster or emergency has

ceased;

(A) Medical facilities;

(B) Helicopters and helipads;

(D) Base and “spike” camps.

(h) Farmworker housing. Structures placed for the use by an employer for employees hired and

working as seasonal or migrant workers on a farm or orchard.

(1) Temporary farmworker housing is limited to late spring through fall occupancy, as

minimal or no heating or installation is used on the construction of the temporary housing

unit.

(i) Fireworks stands. Generally, a booth with a countertop, not more than 80 square feet, capable

of being closed up to secure the contents when not vending. This permit requires a solid waste permit and

public works building permit. For full requirements of a fireworks stand, refer to Chapter 3-6 Fireworks.

(j) Mobile car crushing facility. A commercial, portable crushing facility capable of being moved

from location to location, to crush inoperative vehicles, whose remains are then transported to a

commercial car recycling facility.

(1) Limited to 21 days on any one site;

(2) Conformance with conditions established to eliminate any potential of adversely

affecting the environment;

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(3) Requires tribal police review and approval; and

(4) Requires containment of all glass and hazardous materials.

(k) Mobile medical testing facility. A medical or dental lab, set up in a mobile home-type structure

that is moved from site to site, offering specific testing using specialized equipment not generally

available in the area, and generally at the request of a local medical or dental facility.

(1) Limited to 10 days;

(2) Must be adjunct to an existing authorized medical or dental facility located on the

reservation.

(l) Sawmill, portable (noncommercial). May be operated for only the amount of time necessary to

accomplish the immediate project.

(1) Lumber produced must be used by owner or immediate family.

(2) May be operated for only the amount of time necessary to accomplish the immediate

project.

(m) Single-family dwellings associated with the construction of a primary residence. An existing

residence that will be moved or demolished upon completion of the new residence; sometimes

travel trailers or mobile homes are brought to the site to be used as a temporary residence. Limited to the

life of the building permit or upon final approval for occupancy of the new residence.

(n) Special events. Camping limited to a week before, during, and after a special event, such as

the Annual Gospel Church Camp located in Nespelem. Vendors limited to a week during the

annual 181-D disbursement in an approved location.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-326 Potential Conditions of Approval

The types of conditions which the Administrator may impose on a temporary use permit shall

include, but are not limited to:

(a) The duration of time within which the action shall begin and be completed.

(b) The exact location of activities or structures as a means of minimizing hazards to life, limb,

property damage, environmental impacts (erosion, landslide, etc.), traffic impact, and protection of

neighboring property owners’ private property rights.

traffic, physical hazards, off-site light glare, etc.

(d) The hours of operation.

(e) The appropriate signage pursuant to Chapter 4-21.

(f) That all other applicable tribal laws and other department regulations and requirements (such

as, Solid Waste, Public Works Building Code Unit, TOSHA, Fire Marshal, Mt. Tolman Fire

Management, etc.) are complied with.

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-327 Standards and Criteria

The Administrator shall consider the following standards and criteria in evaluating temporary use

permits:

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(a) That proposed projects are evaluated to ensure they are temporary in nature and do not have

long-term impacts to adjacent properties;

(b) That proposed projects are evaluated to ensure the public’s general health, safety, and welfare;

(d) That the proposed temporary use is compatible with surrounding, pre-existing uses.

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-328 Extension

Continuance of a temporary use beyond the specified time permitted shall require application for a

Conditional-use permit. One extension may be applied for and granted if the Administrator deems

that reasonable circumstances beyond the control of the applicant are just cause. If granted, the

extension may not be greater than 50 percent of the original approved time.

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-329 Approval

The Administrator shall complete written findings, pursuant to the intent of this Chapter,

documenting the considerations given in denying or approving with conditions of approval.

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-330 Revocation

In the event complaints are received in accordance with sections 4-3-250, 4-3-251, 4-3-241 and

deemed valid by the Administrator that an operating temporary-use is not in conformance with the

provisions of this section, the permit may be revoked, or the Administrator may place conditions

thereon and penalties or both pursuant to section 4-3-253.

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-331 Additional Conditions of Approval

If deemed necessary by the Administrator, additional conditions of approval may be added to an

existing permitted temporary use to keep the temporary use in compliance with the purpose and

intent of this Chapter.

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

4-3-332 Revocation

A decision of the Administrator granting or denying a temporary use permit shall be final.

Appeals of administrative decisions shall be made to the Planning Commission , in writing, for discussion

and final resolution at the next available Planning Commission meeting.

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/2022, Resolution 2022556)

(Amended 4/5/07, Resolution 2007-201)

AMENDMENTS

4-3-440 Initiation of Amendment

This Chapter may be amended by changing the boundaries of zones or by changing any other

provisions thereof, whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare

requires such an amendment. This Code is to be amended in accordance with Chapter 1-6 Revision of the

Tribal Code and applicable regulations.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-441 Reserved

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4-3-442 Reserved.

4-3-443 Standards for Zone Change

The burden of proof is upon the one seeking change. The degree of that burden increases

proportionately with the degree of impact of the change which is sought. The applicant shall in all

cases establish:

(a) Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan;

(b) Conformance with all applicable statutes;

(d) That the need will be best served by changing the classification of the particular piece of

property in question as compared with other available property;

(e) That there is proof of a change of circumstance or a mistake in the original zoning.

4-3-444 Action by the Colville Business Council

The Colville Business Council may, after public meeting of the Community Development Committee,

enact a resolution granting the zone change or amendment to this Chapter, or may by motion deny the

granting of the zone change or amendment.

4-3-445 Record of Amendments

The signed copy of each amendment to the legal description of all lands rezoned legislatively or quasijudicially shall be maintained on file in the office of the Planning Department. A record of such

amendments shall be maintained by the Planning Director in a form convenient for use by the public and

shall include a map showing the area and date of all amendments thereto.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-446 Resolution of Intent to Rezone

If, from the facts presented, findings, and the report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, as

required by this subchapter, the Commission determines that the public health, safety, welfare and

convenience will be best served by a proposed change of zone; the Business Council may indicate

its general approval in principle of the proposed rezoning by the adoption of a “Resolution of

Intent to Rezone”. This resolution shall include any conditions, stipulations or limitations which

the Business Council may feel necessary to prevent speculative holding of the property after

rezoning. The fulfillment of all conditions, stipulations and limitations contained in said

resolution of Intent on the part of the applicant, shall make such resolution final without further

action by the Colville Business Council.

The failure of the applicant to meet any or all conditions, stipulations or limitations contained in a

resolution of intent, including the time limit placed in the resolution, shall render said resolution

null and void, automatically and without notice, unless an extension is granted, by the Business

Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.

(Amended 08/18/22, Certified 08/23/2022, Resolution 2022-556)

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

(Amended 8/14/80, Resolution 1980-549)

(Chapter 4-3 Adopted 8/14/78, Resolution 1978-868)

DIG ONCE POLICY-TELECOMMUNICATIONS

4-3-460 Legislative Findings

(a) Demand for access to high-speed telecommunications services is growing. In order to fill these

demands, telecommunications service providers will install telecommunication lines in Colville Tribes

rights-of-way and/or easements.

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(b) In other jurisdictions, the demand for access by the increased number of telecommunications service

providers has, at times, resulted in multiple, serial/service excavations within the public/tribal rights-of-way

and easements. Each such excavation can, and does, result in traffic disruptions, a weakening of pavement

integrity, and a shorting of useful life of paved surfaces.

public rights-of-way by telecommunications service providers, but in order to responsibly manage its

public rights-of-way, the Tribes anticipates such demand in the future and plans accordingly;

(d) Requiring that buried conduit service lines be installed in newly constructed public strees and rights-ofway in order to accommodate the anticipated future demand for access to telecommunications services

would assist the Tribes in responsibly managing its rights-of-way and easements by:

(1) Reducing or eliminating the need for new excavation within public streets, rights-of-way, and

easements when telecommunications service providers seek to locate underground

telecommunications facilities within streets in the future;

(2) Reduce or eliminate the traffic disruption that occurs whenever excavation occurs within

streets, public rights-of-way, and easements;

(3) Reduce or eliminate the loss of pavement integrity and diminishment of the useful life of

pavement that occurs when paved streets are cut and excacated within; and

(4) Meet the needs and desires of the public for access to high-speed telecommunications services

and the needs and desires of telecommunications service providers to locate within the public

streets, rights-of-way, and easements.

(e) In residential areas, the anticipated demand for increased future use can likely be met by the capacity

provided by the designated telecommunications carrier.

(f) In non-residential areas, anticipated demand is higher, but can likely be met for reasonable future use by

the capcity provided by the designated telecommunications carrier. Requiring the installation of conduit

and other facilities necessary to support those lines will allow anticipated needs to be met while allowing

the Tribes to responsibly manage its public streets, rights-of-way, and easements.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-461 Intent

The intent of this section is to provide for the construction of infrastructure to allow telecommunications

service providers desiring to deploy communication lines in the future to allow pulling the same through

the conduit and appurtenances installed pursuant to this section and without excavating within the right-ofway. This section is not intended to require telecommunications service providers to install additional ducts

or conduit pursuant the provisions of RCW 35.99.070, but is intended to require those constructing public

streets, including the city and private developers, to provide and install such conduit and appurtenances as

may be necessary to accommodate future telecommunications needs within public streets and rights-of-way

without further excavation or disturbance.

(Amended 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

4-3-462 Requirements

(a) Adoption of Standards. Whenever any new public street, re-conditioning of roadways, reconstructing

and rehabilitating of BIA and Colville Tribes’ roads constructed, whether by the Tribes as a public works

project , federally - or state funded project, such as new housing developments, building construction, in

conjunction with development, etc. the following shall be required:

(1) In all new local access public streets serving or abutting residential development, a conduit of

a sufficient diameter and containing interducts of sufficient number and diameter to accommodate

a minimum of thirty six (36) lines should be installed by the contractor constructing the street

improvements. This requirement may be amended with approval of the Chief Information Officer

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of the Tribes Information Technology Department.

(2) In all new collector or arterial public streets serving or abutting residential development, and in

all new public streets serving or abutting nonresidential development, a conduit of a sufficient

diameter and containing interducts of sufficient number and diameter to accommodate a minimum

of thirty six (36) lines should be installed by the contractor constructing the street improvements.

This requirement may be amended with approval of the Chief Information Officer of the Tribes

Information Technology Department.

(3) In addition to installing conduit, the contractor constructing the improvements will be required

to install such vaults and other appurtenances as may be necessary to accommodate installation

and connection of telecommunication lines within the conduit.

(4) All construction and installation shall be accomplished according to construction standards

adopted by the Colville Tribes. The construction standards shall be adopted with due consideration

given to existing and anticipated technologies and industry standards. The construction standards

shall specify the minimum diameter of the conduit and interducts and the minimum number of

interducts to meet the requirements of this section. Special attention should be given to requiring

the contractor to burying cable to the required bury depth as specified in the construction details.

At the end of the all construction a full detailed as-built should be provided to the owner as proof

of construction.

(5) All conduit and appurtenances installed by private parties pursuant to this section shall be

conveyed and dedicated to the Tribes with the dedication and conveyances of the public street

and/or right-of-way.

(b) Use by Telecommunication Service Providers. Whenever conduit to be installed under this section is

available or will become available within a newly constructed public streets or right-of-way upon

dedication, all telecommunications service providers thereafter locating telecommunication lines within

such street or right-of-way shall be required to locate their communication lines within such conduit unless

it can be demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the Tribes that such location is not technologically

feasible or reasonably practicable. The Tribes may adopt additional rules for conduit allocation in order to

ensure that all telecommunications service providers have reasonable access to rights-of-way and that no

barriers to entry or competition result from the allocation of conduit space.

this section, to the extent consistent with and as limited by applicable laws and regulations. Any such fees

shall be proposed to the Colville Business Council by the Information Technology Department and must be

approved by Resolution.

(Section Added 11/18/21, Certified 12/01/21, Resolution 2021-843)

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