Title 12
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Chapters:
12.01 County Roads and Construction Standards
12.03 Private Road Requirements
12.04 Public Parks and Recreation Facilities
Chapter 12.01
COUNTY ROADS AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Sections:
12.01.010 Definitions.
12.01.020 Road classifications.
12.01.030 Design standards.
12.01.040 Construction.
12.01.050 Approvals and inspections.
12.01.060 Maintenance.
12.01.070 Administration.
12.01.080 Variances.
12.01.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
A. "Access road" means those roads providing access to abutting land.
B. "Arterial road" means those roads providing a "through movement" of traffic with very little or no direct land access.
C. "Collector road" means those roads providing both services of Access and Arterial approximately equally.
D. "County road" means every public highway as herein defined, or part thereof, outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns and which has not been designated as a primary or secondary state highway.
E. "Cul-de-sac" means the circular area at the terminus of a dead-end road designed for turn-around of motor vehicles.
F. "Design speed" means the safe speed of travel for any particular road considering all design parameters such as sight distance, curve radii and location of intersecting approaches.
G. "Driving surface" means the center portion of the roadway section which has the full design base and top rock in place. When the roadway is surfaced it will generally be from edge of pavement to edge of pavement, except in those areas having paved shoulders.
H. "Private road" means every way or place in private ownership and used for travel of vehicles by the owner or those having express or implied permission from the owner, not by other persons. For the purpose of this chapter, this shall apply only to roadways serving two or more parcels of land.
I. "Right-of-way" means a strip or area of land, granted by deed or easement, for construction and maintenance according to designated use.
J. "Roadbed" means the graded portion of a roadway, upon which the base course, surface course and shoulders are constructed.
(Ord. 1981-05 (part))
12.01.020 Road classifications.
The roads within the county system shall be classified, based on their primary functions, into one of the following categories:
A. Arterial road;
B. Access road;
C. Collector road.
(Ord. 1981-05 (part))
12.01.030 Design standards.
A. Roadway plans and profile shall be prepared in ink on approved mylar federal-aid sheets with a standard four and one-fourth inches by seven inches Skamania County title block, and shall be signed and sealed by a Washington registered professional engineer. Minimum data on the face of the plan shall in all cases be sufficient to allow a resurvey of the improvement in the future. Design data on all natural factors, such as terrain, rainfall and drainage, shall be provided in support of the proposal.
B. Storm drainage will be designed to protect the roadway against surface and subsurface water, conveying water across, along and away efficiently without damage to roadway or adjacent property.
1. All facilities shall be designed to accommodate, at a minimum, the flow from a twenty-year flood. No cross-roadway culvert shall be less than eighteen inches in diameter.
2. Roadway ditches shall be a minimum of two feet in depth, with side slopes of two to one or flatter.
C. Right-of-way width shall be sixty feet minimum, but in no case less than that required to include all features of the improvement that will require continued county maintenance attention.The entire right-of-way shall be cleared at the time of the construction.
D. Basic roadway design standards are as set out in Table 12.01.030.
(Ord. 1981-05 (part))
12.01.040 Construction.
A. Construction of all new public roads shall be accomplished by private parties requesting the roadway creation. Methods of construction and materials used shall conform to those set forth in the current Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Plans and Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
B. Washington State laws establish procedures for construction under county administration through rural improvement district methods.
C. Road signing shall conform, both in construction and installation, to the Washington State Department of Transportation Sign Fabrication and Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manuals.
D. Streetlights will be installed at intersecting roads and cul-de-sac areas, the exact locations to be determined by the county engineer. All materials and placement shall be compatible with the existing installations.
(Ord. 1981-05 (part))
12.01.050 Approvals and inspections.
A. Approvals and inspections will be required as follows:
1. Design approval before construction work starts;
2. Inspection when the centerline and right-of-way field staking is complete;
3. Inspection when clearing and grubbing is complete;
4. Inspection when drainage structures are complete;
5. Inspection when base rock is in place;
6. Inspection when top rock is in place;
7. Inspection when paving is complete;
8. Inspection when project cleanup and signing is complete;
Important: Work can progress from one stage to the next only upon the approval from the county engineer.
B. County acceptance will take place upon specific action of the board of county commissioners by road resolution.
(Ord. 1981-05 (part))
12.01.060 Maintenance.
Maintenance will be assumed by the county upon official acceptance of the completed roadway by the board of county commissioners.
| ADT | Access | Collector 250 | Arterial 500 | |||
| Design Hourly Volume (DHV) | ||||||
| 15 years hence | 0– 100 | 100– 200 | 200– + | |||
| Min. | Desirable | Min. | Desirable | Min. | Desirable | |
| Design Speed mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 50 mph |
| Sharpest Curve Radius in ft. | 150 | 250 | 250 | 350 | 350 | 700 |
| Max. | Max. | Max. | ||||
| Gradient in % | 12% | 10% | 8% | |||
| Min. | Desirable | Min. | Desirable | Min. | Desirable | |
| Pavement Width* | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Width of Roadbed | 26 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 40 |
| Number of Lanes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min. | Desirable | Min. | Desirable | Min. | Desirable | |
| Stopping Sight Distance** | 160 | 240 | 200 | 275 | 240 | 350 |
| New Bridges Roadway Width | 26 | 30 | 34 | |||
| Design Loan (AASHTO) | HS 20-44 | HS 20-44 | HS 20-44 | |||
| Vertical Clearance | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | |||
| Right-of-way Width | 60 | 60 | 60 | |||
| Structural Design*** | ||||||
| Base Thickness | 6" | 9" | 12" | |||
| Base Type**** | Crushed | Crushed | Crushed | |||
| Surfacing Type | Bitumin. | Bitumin. | ACP | |||
* Driving surface of all new arterial roads must have an asphalt concrete finished surface before acceptance into the county system; provided, that provisions for bonding may be substituted for asphalt surfacing for a period not to exceed eighteen months. All other road classes must have a bituminous surfacing before county acceptance.
** Sight distance shall conform to tables given in Section 322 of the WSDOT Design Manual M22-01 (HR).
*** Structural design procedures shall conform to accepted engineering practices.
**** Basic materials shall conform to the applicable WSDOT Standard Specifications. Maximum rate of grade shall not exceed twelve percent within a three-hundred-foot radius curve, ten percent within a two-hundred-foot-radius curve. For all curves having radius shorter than three hundred feet, maximum rate of grade shall not exceed the above proportional limits. Curves with a radius of less than five hundred feet shall be widened according to A.A.S.H.O. formulas for widening on curves. Culs-de-sac: A circular turnaround shall be constructed at the end of every dead-end road. Minimum radius of the facility shall be forty-five feet.
Chapter 12.03
PRIVATE ROAD REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
12.03.010 Definitions.
12.03.020 Approaches to county roads.
12.03.030 Road classifications.
12.03.040 Design and construction standards.
12.03.050 Approval and inspection.
12.03.060 Maintenance.
12.03.070 Pre-existing private roads.
12.03.080 Traffic study.
12.03.090 Variances.
12.03.100 Performance bonds.
12.03.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, refer to Chapter 12.01, Section 12.01.010, for all definitions.
(Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.020 Approaches to county roads.
No private road shall be permitted to approach any county road without first obtaining permission from the county engineer.
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.030 Road classifications.
All private roads within Skamania County shall be classified, based on their primary functions, as follows:
Category III– Road serving four– ten homes
Category IV– Road serving eleven– twenty homes
Category V– Road serving over twenty-one homes
Category VI– Commercial development
Category VII– Recreational use with limited service
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.040 Design and construction standards.
All private roads shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards for the applicable road classifications as set forth in the Skamania County Private Road Guidelines and Development Assistance Manual, as adopted by county resolution.
In the event that the county engineer determines that these private road standards do not sufficiently protect the public because of topography or other circumstances not normally anticipated on a proposed development, the county engineer may add additional requirements for improvements as necessary to address such public service concerns. In the event the developer is aggrieved of this requirement and requests to appeal the county engineer's decision, the developer shall bypass step A of Skamania County Code Section 12.03.090 and proceed to the next step in the variance procedures.
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 2000-07 (part); Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.050 Approval and inspection.
The approval processes for Skamania County are as follows:
A. Categories I and II, driveway and joint driveway, shall comply with the approach to county road requirements only as defined in the approach permit. These are not required to meet other private road standards.
B. The approvals required for Categories III through VII private roads shall include an evaluation of the criteria used in design, along with the approach to county road requirements. Physical inspections will be performed by Skamania County according to the Skamania County Road Approach and Private Road Standards Development Assistance Manual to verify that Categories III through VII requirements have been met.
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.060 Maintenance.
The initial construction of access roads is considered by most to be the major cost in a roadway system. Experience indicates that annual maintenance will become the more important consideration. Top quality initial construction will reduce future maintenance and result in minimum costs for continued upkeep. First rate design and construction, however, will never totally eliminate the need for continued maintenance. Failure to establish a good schedule for required maintenance will also lead to unnecessary trouble and added costs. Private road design and construction should be coupled with a good prearranged maintenance agreement.
Maintenance tasks on private roads are the sole responsibility of the landowners. The county, or a political subdivision thereof, will assume no responsibility for private loss or damage that may result directly or indirectly from failure to properly maintain a private road.
Maintenance deficiencies on a private road may be reported to the Skamania County fire marshal by the emergency services or the public at large. The fire marshal will review the request to insure that adherence to the standards are being met. If not, there may be a maintenance compliance request issued to the owner(s) of the affected areas of the road listing the required maintenance that is impeding the emergency services access. This notice will include a timeline for completion. When the maintenance is completed, the property owner(s) shall respond to the requestor (Skamania County's fire marshal) once the task has been completed. If the requested maintenance is not completed, the fire marshal will enforce the standards according to RCW 19.27.110, which references the International Fire Code Enforcement Procedures.
In the event any provision in this chapter is found invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction for any reason, that provision shall be stricken and the balance of this chapter shall remain in full force and effect.
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.070 Pre-existing private roads.
Except where a proposed change in use converts a private driveway or private road into a higher category road (i.e., a Category I or II road moves into a higher category based on properties being accessed), the provisions of this chapter will not apply to regulate pre-existing roads.
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.080 Traffic study.
The developer shall provide an analysis outlying the impacts to the public road system completed by a licensed traffic engineer on all Categories IV through VII roads, with recommendations being made to the county. The county engineer will review the traffic study to determine the completeness of the study. The county engineer shall make recommendations and determine if any additional requirements will be added to the analysis, prior to implementation.
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.090 Variances.
The requirements as set out in this chapter shall apply uniformly to all future applications for private roads and road approach approvals.
A. Variances from these standards may be granted by the county engineer upon evidence that such variances are in the public interest and that requirements for safety, function, fire protection, appearance and maintainability based upon sound engineering judgments are fully met. A notice of proposed findings shall be submitted to the board of county commissioner's as public record on the agenda, and public comment as to the variance shall be taken.
B. The public works department shall provide application forms for private road variance requests and prescribe the type of information to be provided in the application. The application shall include a statement signed by the property owner and developer listing the variance request, the specific reasons for the variance request and any proposed substitute standards being proposed. A completed application for a private road variance shall be filed with the public works department accompanied by a nonrefundable fee as set by resolution by the board of county commissioners. Once a completed application has been received, will start the appeal process.
C. Whenever any variance to the provisions of the private road code is sought, the public works department shall require the applicant to submit a site plan for the variance as part of the application. The site plan drawing shall be at a scale of not less one inch equals fifty feet, unless an alternate scale is approved by the county engineer, and shall include the following:
1. Boundaries, dimensions and square footage of the property proposed to be developed;
2. All proposed and existing buildings and setback lines;
3. All existing and proposed easements;
4. Locations of all utility structures and lines;
5. All means of vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress to and from the site and the size (width of physical roadway and width of granted easement) and location of driveways, private roads, existing streets bordering or crossing the site; and
6. Road profile drawings designed, signed and stamped by a Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor showing the existing profile of the ground prior to the private road construction, the profile of the private road with the variance being requested and the profile of the private road if the variance was not granted.
D. Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the county engineer to grant or deny a private road variance, may appeal the decision to the hearing examiner.
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 2000-07 (part); Ord. 1986-02 (part))
12.03.100 Performance bonds.
A surety shall be posted with the department of public works office for Categories III through VII roads if the developer requests to delay construction to allow the sale of property(ies) within the development before construction is complete. This surety will guarantee the completion of the road and/or drainage improvements that are required and shall conform to the following conditions:
A. The surety shall be of a form approved by the Skamania County prosecuting attorney.
B. The surety shall be equal to three hundred percent of the total road and drainage construction estimate by the county engineer and approved by the director of public works. Included in this estimate shall be twenty-five percent for contingencies and inflation.
C. The surety shall be for two years, at which time it may be extended for one additional year at the option of the director of public works. A new amount will be calculated at that time.
D. The surety shall be used by the director of public works to make the required improvements if the improvements are not made in the allotted time.
E. The surety shall include granted and notarized agreements for access for public officials, or their designee, to ensure the completion of the development utilizing the surety to fund the completion as designed.
F. One hundred percent of the surety may be released upon completion of the work by the applicant and approval of the completed work by the director of public works.
G. No building permits for any lots within the proposed development will be issued until the work covered by the surety has been completed and the final approved development drawings have been recorded.
H. A surety commensurate with the extent of work to be done shall be required and posted with Skamania County prior to the issuance of a permit.
(Ord. 2008-02 (part): Ord. 2007-02 (part): Ord. 2000-07 (part); Ord. 1986-02 (part))
Chapter 12.04 Sections:
Article I. Prohibited Activities.
12.04.010 Definitions.
12.04.020 Erection of signs, notices or placards prohibited– Exceptions.
12.04.030 Destruction or injury of property prohibited.
12.04.040 Domesticated animals– Regulations.
12.04.050 Fireworks or explosives prohibited– Exception.
12.04.060 Discharge of weapons prohibited– Exception.
12.04.070 Molestation of animals or birds prohibited.
12.04.080 Solicitation or sale of money or goods– Permission for concession required.
12.04.090 Disturbing noises prohibited– Exception.
12.04.100 Circus or carnival– Authorization required.
12.04.110 Political meeting or assembly– Registration required.
12.04.120 Boat or watercraft– Operation restricted.
12.04.130 Motor vehicle operation.
12.04.140 Horses– Permitted where.
12.04.150 Certain games restricted to certain areas.
12.04.160 Deposit of refuse prohibited.
12.04.170 Fires– Permitted where.
12.04.180 Dumping of wastewater permitted where.
12.04.200 Camping regulations.
12.04.210 Violation– Penalty.
Article II. Rental Policy for Skamania County Fairgrounds and County Parks.
12.04.220 Purpose.
12.04.230 Eligible renters/users of Skamania County fairground facilities and park picnic shelters.
12.04.240 Application for rental of facilities.
12.04.250 Rental requirements.
12.04.260 Facility use regulations.
12.04.270 Classification of facility users and rental rates for Skamania County fairgrounds/Rock Creek Park.
12.04.280 General camping fees at county parks and Skamania County fairgrounds.
Article I. 12.04.010 Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words shall have the following meanings:
A. "Assignee" means that person, appointed by the park and recreation board, for the purpose of carrying out the operation responsibilities of the park and recreation department, i.e., park and recreation direction.
B. "Domesticated animal" includes, but is not limited to, dogs, cats, horses, cattle, swine and fowl.
C. "Joyriding" means that activity whereby a motor vehicle is used on park roads, parking lots, paths and/or trails for purposes other than that which is necessary for entering or departing from park grounds.
D. "Noise disturbance" means that level of noise which causes disturbance to at least three other park users who have complained that the sound level is irritating beyond fifty feet from the origin of the noise. "Noise disturbance" includes, but is not limited to, artificial noises created by devices such as amplifiers for musical instruments and/or loud, profane or obnoxious language which causes a disturbance to a sufficient number of park users.
E. "Park and recreation board" means that body of lay citizens, appointed by the Skamania County board of commissioners, who are empowered with the responsibility for the management of the county park system.
(Ord. 1974-01, Appendix A)
12.04.020 Erection of signs, notices or placards prohibited– Exceptions.
It is unlawful to use, place or erect any placard, notice, sign or device of any kind for advertising in any park, or to place or erect a structure of any kind in any park; provided, however, that the parks and recreation board or their assignee may permit the erection of temporary directional signs, decorations or temporary stands and buildings on occasions of group or public celebrations.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 1)
12.04.030 Destruction or injury of property prohibited.
It is unlawful to destroy, injure, deface, remove or disturb any public building, sign, equipment, marker, or other structure or property or vegetative plant or natural feature.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 2)
12.04.040 Domesticated animals– Regulations.
It is unlawful to allow or permit any domesticated animal to run at large in any park, or to enter any lake, pond, fountain, or stream therein. Where permitted, domesticated animals must be kept under leash restraint at all times, with the exception of those areas prescribed as special animal training grounds.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 3)
12.04.050 Fireworks or explosives prohibited– Exception.
It is unlawful to possess, use or explode any fireworks or explosives of any kind in any park, except as part of a duly authorized public fireworks display.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 4)
12.04.060 Discharge of weapons prohibited– Exception.
It is unlawful in any park to use or discharge any firearms, air gun, BB gun or sling shot, or to use any bow and arrow except in connection with an organized program authorized by the park and recreation board of their assignee.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 5)
12.04.070 Molestation of animals or birds prohibited.
It is unlawful in any park to molest, catch, injure or kill, or throw any stone or missile of any kind at, or to strike with any stick or weapon, any animal or bird.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 6)
12.04.080 Solicitation or sale of money or goods– Permission for concession required.
It is unlawful in any park to solicit or ask for any payment or gift of money, or to sell, offer or solicit for sale any goods, services or merchandise without the written permission of the park and recreation board or their assignee, or a concession contract issued by the county.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 7)
12.04.090 Disturbing noises prohibited– Exception.
It is unlawful to play radios, televisions, musical instruments and other noise-producing devices in such a manner as to disturb other persons. It is unlawful to operate or use any loudspeaker or mechanical means of amplifying sound in any park, except in connection with an organized program authorized by the park and recreation board of their assignee.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 8)
12.04.100 Circus or carnival– Authorization required.
It is unlawful to operate or conduct any circus, carnival or similar exhibition except as part of an organized program authorized by the park and recreation board or their assignee.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 9)
12.04.110 Political meeting or assembly– Registration required.
It is unlawful to conduct or participate in any political meeting or other assembly or to distribute literature of any kind in any park without first registering with the park and recreation board or their assignee.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 10)
12.04.120 Boat or watercraft– Operation restricted.
It is unlawful to have, keep or operate any boat or other watercraft within the limits of any park or to land the same at any point on the shore bordering upon any park, except at places designated for such purposes or in an emergency.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 11)
12.04.130 Motor vehicle operation.
It is unlawful to ride, drive or park any motor vehicle or trailer over or through any park except along and upon the public roads, streets, or other designated areas, or to operate any motor vehicle for the purpose of joyriding over or through any park except in those areas designated for that purpose, or to operate any vehicle at a speed in excess of the posted speed limit.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 12)
12.04.140 Horses– Permitted where.
It is unlawful to have or ride any horse within any park except along and upon designated bridle trails and/or other designated areas.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 13)
12.04.150 Certain games restricted to certain areas.
It is unlawful to practice or play golf, baseball or other games of like character in any park except at places designated for such purposes.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 14)
12.04.160 Deposit of refuse prohibited.
It is unlawful to throw or deposit any refuse, litter, garbage, or other waste materials on park grounds, or to use park litter receptacles to dispose of solid waste, including but not limited to refuse, litter, garbage, animal and/or fish offal, or other similar waste materials accumulated in or generated by residences or places of business.
(Ord. 2000-03 (part): Ord. 1974-01 § 15)
12.04.170 Fires– Permitted where.
It is unlawful to make or kindle any fire in any park except at places designated for such purpose.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 16)
12.04.180 Dumping of wastewater permitted where.
It is unlawful to drain or dump wastewater or sewage from trailers or other vehicles except in places or receptacles provided for such uses.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 17)
12.04.200 Camping regulations.
It is unlawful to enter or remain in any park except those allowing overnight camping during the posted closed hours, or to leave camping equipment set up and unattended for more than twenty-four consecutive hours, or to camp at the same park for more than fourteen continuous days.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 19)
12.04.210 Violation– Penalty.
Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this article shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days in jail, or both; except, that in the case of children under eighteen years of age, the juvenile offender will be referred to the juvenile court for appropriate action.
(Ord. 1974-01 § 20)
Article II. 12.04.220 Purpose.
The Skamania County fairgrounds and county parks (Prindle, Rock Creek, Home Valley, and Big Cedars) are owned and operated by county citizens under the auspices of Skamania County Government. These facilities exist to allow citizens and visitors to have fun, enjoy the outdoors, and to enhance Skamania County's cultural and economic life. The variety of fairground and park facilities are available for rental or use and scheduled citizen use is encouraged.
The Skamania County board of commissioners establishes procedures for using county fairgrounds and parks facilities that will include, but not be limited to, rental fees, supervisory requirements, restrictions, and security.
This policy does not cover Rock Creek Recreation Center, which has separate regulations and a separate fee schedule.
(Res. 1997-18 (part))
12.04.230 Eligible renters/users of Skamania County fairground facilities and park picnic shelters.
A. The county shall make buildings, facilities, and grounds available for rental to county departments, the Skamania County fair board, individuals, other public agencies, organizations, and businesses when such use does not conflict or interfere with county activities.
B. Attendance at an activity held at county facilities must be open to anyone whose interest is consistent with the purpose for which the group is assembled. Authorization for use of county facilities shall not be considered an endorsement of or approval of the activity group or organization, nor for the purpose it represents. County facilities may be available to church groups on a short-term basis, but shall not be rented as permanent places of worship.
C. Facility users must comply with Skamania County's policy on nondiscrimination. User groups must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.
(Res. 1997-18 §§ 1.1– 1.3)
12.04.240 Application for rental of facilities.
A. All renters, including governmental agencies and county departments, shall submit a "facility use application" form to the Skamania County community events and recreation director using the "facility use application" form. The director shall determine the availability of facilities requested and acquaint the applicant with the existing policies, regulations, and fees.
B. Applications should be submitted at least thirty days in advance. The county reserves the right to deny applications not submitted thirty days in advance if all requirements for renting, including securing appropriate insurance, cannot be met.
C. Whenever possible, the county shall make the requested buildings available to applicants. The county reserves the right to assign other space because of building security issues, availability, maintenance requirements, and appropriateness of the activity for the area requested.
D. To cancel any previously scheduled facility use, the applicant shall give at least two weeks' notice to the community events and recreation director. Without notification, the county may charge for expenses incurred.
E. Approval for the use of fairgrounds and park facilities is based on the following priority order:
1. Skamania County fair;
2. Parks and recreation sponsored activities;
3. Cooperative extension/4-H sponsored activities and fair board activities other than the Skamania County fair;
4. Community groups, individual citizens, organizations for charitable, civic, social or educational purposes;
5. All other eligible users.
F. The community events and recreation director has authority to make the final decision on the use of fairground facilities and park picnic shelters by an eligible user. The eligible user may appeal such decisions to the board of commissioners.
G. The community events and recreation director and board of commissioners retain the right to alter, cancel, or reschedule any facility user's request after careful consideration if such action is deemed advisable and in the best interest of the county.
PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Prohibited Activities.
Rental Policy for Skamania County Fairgrounds and County Parks.
| Recreational vehicles | 35' × 15' minimum per RV |
| Tent/car combination | 23' × 15' minimum per combination |
| Tent | 10' × 15' minimum per tent |
2. Firelanes twenty feet wide are required for all camping groups. Camping areas must not exceed seventy feet in width without a fire lane.
3. Rental groups requiring more than one hundred fifty camping spaces must submit an estimated number of campsites needed to the community events and recreation department at least two weeks prior to the event. The department of community events and recreation department will prepare a camping site map for the rental event. The county reserves the right to alter the camping plan to comply with safety regulations.
4. No camping or traffic is permitted within fifteen feet of the lake, play equipment, volleyball area, or horseshoe pits.
5. No camping within ten feet of buildings.
6. Play equipment, pave pathway, picnic shelter (unless rented), volleyball and horseshoe pits are open to the public at all time.
7. No vehicular use of paved pathway around park.
| 0-100 participants | $50.00 |
| 101-500 participants | 100.00 |
| Over 500 participants | 500.00 |
6. All campers (tents or recreational vehicles) will pay the camping fees set forth in Section 12.04.280, except when camping occurs at an event open to the public in which other park county facilities are rented. When camping occurs as part of the rental event, the applicant may choose to pay the camping fees set forth in Section 12.04.280 or the group camping fees set forth in this section, whichever is less.
B. Class 1– In-County Local Governmental Entities.
1. Class 1 Users. Users include all Skamania County government departments, Skamania County fair board, WSU cooperative extension, other local government agencies.
2. Class 1 Daily Fees.
| Total Event Attendance | |||
| 0-100 | 101-500 | 501 | |
| Facilities | People | People | And Over |
| Exhibit hall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grandstand | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Horse barn w/small arena | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock barn w/small arena | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fairgrounds/Rock Creek Park Daily Group Camping Fees (if use is in conjunction with an event open to the public and includes rental of other fairgrounds facilities).
| 0-100 Campsites | 101-500 Campsites | Over 500 Campsites | |
| Midway camping area | $100 | $200 | $300 |
| Ballfield camping area | 250 | 500 | 750 |
Note: 1) See Section 12.04.280 for all other camping fees. 2) Camping fees may be waived at fairgrounds for Skamania County government departments with the approval of the board of commissioners.
C. Class 2– In-County Entities/Nonlocal Government Agencies.
1. Class 2 Users.
(a) Skamania County residents, county organizations and county businesses located in Skamania County;
(b) State, federal, and non-Skamania County governmental agencies and schools.
2. Class 2 Daily Fees.
| Total Event Attendance | |||
| Facilities | 0-100 people | 101-500 people | 501 And Over |
| Exhibit hall | |||
| 0-4 hours | $40 | $80 | $150 |
| Over 4 hours | 60 | 120 | 250 |
| Grandstand | |||
| 0-4 hours | $40 | $80 | $125 |
| Over 4 hours | 60 | 120 | 188 |
| West end horse barn w/small arena | |||
| 0-4 hours | $40 | $80 | $125 |
| Over 4 hours | 60 | 120 | 188 |
| (full barn rental-add 25% to fees) | |||
| East end stock barn w/small arena | |||
| 0-4 hours | $40 | $80 | $125 |
| Over 4 hours | 60 | 120 | 188 |
| (full barn rental-add 25% to fees) | |||
| Picnic shelter | |||
| 0-4 hours | $40 | $36 | $72 |
| More than 4 hours | 27 | 54 | 108 |
For rental of any of the above listed facilities for more than one consecutive day, the following discount rates will apply:
| Second day | 25% reduction in rental fees |
| Third day and any subsequent days | 50% reduction in rental fees |
Fairgrounds/Rock Creek Park Daily Group Camping Fees (if use is in conjunction with an event open to the public and includes rental of other fairgrounds facilities. Otherwise, fees in Section 12.04.280 apply).
| 0-100 Campsites | 101-500 Campsites | Over 500 Campsites | |
| Midway camping area | $100 | $200 | $300 |
| Ballfield camping area | 250 | 500 | 750 |
The rental fees for other park areas, such as the timber carnival area and midway site (except camping) shall be negotiated with the community events and recreation director.
D. Class 3– Out-of-County Entities.
1. Class 3 Users. Noncounty residents, organizations and businesses.
2. Class 3 Daily Fees.
| Total Event Attendance | |||
| Facilities | 0-100 People | 101-500 People | 501 And Over |
| Exhibit hall | |||
| 0-4 hours | $140 | $250 | $350 |
| More than 4 hours | 210 | 375 | 525 |
| Grandstand | |||
| 0-4 hours | $90 | $150 | $250 |
| More than 4 hours | 135 | 225 | 375 |
| West end horse barn w/small arena | |||
| 0-4 hours | $60 | $100 | $150 |
| More than 4 hours | 90 | 150 | 225 |
| (full barn add 25% to fees) | |||
| East end stock barn w/small arena | |||
| 0-4 hours | $60 | $100 | $150 |
| More than 4 hours | 90 | 150 | 225 |
| (full barn add 25% to fees) | |||
| Picnic shelter (all parks) | |||
| 0-4 hours | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| More than 4 hours | 75 | 113 | 150 |
For rental of any of the above listed facilities for more than one consecutive day, the following discount rates will apply:
| Second day | 25% reduction in rental fees |
| Third day and any subsequent days | 50% reduction in rental fees |
Fairgrounds/Rock Creek Park Daily Group Camping Fees (if use is in conjunction with an event open to the public and includes rental of other fairgrounds facilities. Otherwise, fees in Section 12.04.280 apply).
| 0-100 Campsites | 101-500 Campsites | Over 500 Campsites | |
| Midway camping area | $250 | $500 | $750 |
| Ballfield camping area | 500 | 1000 | 1500 |
The rental fees for other park areas, such as the timber carnival area and midway site (except camping) shall be negotiated with the community events and recreation director.
| Skamania County resident | $7.00 per campsite |
| Non-Skamania County resident | $12.00 per campsite |
2. Limit of one tent or recreational vehicle per campsite.
3. Group tent camping available by prearrangement. Group camping fees are:
| Skamania County resident | $7.00 per campsite |
| Non-Skamania County resident | $12.00 per campsite |
4. To register for camp sites the following procedures shall be taken:
(a) Select open site and fill out registration envelope;
(b) Insert fee in registration envelope and deposit in cash box;
(c) Retain receipt and place on camp site post.
5. Check-out time for campsites is one p.m. the following day.
B. Prindle Park.
1. No camping is available at Prindle Park.
C. Rock Creek Fair Grounds.
1. Only groups, by prearrangement with the community events and recreation director, may camp at Rock Creek Fairgrounds/Rock Creek Park. Daily camping fees are as follows:
| Skamania County resident | $7.00 per tent or RV vehicle without hookup |
| $10.00 per RV vehicle with hookup | |
| Non-Skamania County resident | $12.00 per tent or RV vehicle without hookup |
| $16.00 per RV vehicle with hookup |
2. If group camping is in conjunction with an event open to the public and other fairground facilities are rented, camping fees in Section 12.04.270 may apply.
3. Proof or residency may be required for Skamania County resident rates.
(Res. 1998-10 (part); Res. 1997-18 §§ 6.1– 6.3)