Section II  Goals & Policies

General City-wide Goals and Policies
Chelan County's Comprehensive Land Use plan established a sub-area goal for the Cashmere urban growth area that states: Encourage new urban growth to occur in areas capable of being accommodated by a full range of urban services while maintaining the small-town character of the community". Lacking an adequate definition of small-town character the following land use goals and policies focus instead on Cashmere's residential attributes. Land use regulations are intended to support revitalization and maintenance of existing neighborhoods, and accommodate new development, residential, commercial or industrial, that is compatible with existing residential neighborhoods.

GOAL - A Encourage development in areas where adequate city utilities and services exist or can be provided in a cost efficient manner.

Policy A-1 Allow annexation of land where city services and utilities are readily available (in close proximity) or can be made available in a specified period.

Policy A-2 When city services utilities are not readily available, annexations may be approved only after a plan to provide the necessary services has been accepted by the city council.

Policy A-3 Annexations shall be initiated by a petition from the residence/landowners within the affected area.

Policy A-4 City sewer utilities will be provided first to property inside of city limits. Any capacities remaining after city needs are met may be offered to properties within the urban growth area.

GOAL -B Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into low-density development.
Policy B-1: Periodically update land use and zoning codes to designate land for uses and densities that are compatible with the available utilities, roads, and services.

Policy B-2 Provide city services and utilities to locations were zoning encourages development at densities which will support the cost of providing those utilities or services.

Policy B-3 City sewer service may be provided to properties within the urban growth boundary where service could help to protect the quality and quantity of ground water supplies.

Policy B-4 Encourage use of land development planning techniques such as planned unit developments to obtain development goals while protecting critical areas or to provide separation between non-compatible uses.

GOAL - C Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time it is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards.

Policy C-1 Coordinate review of new developments for fire protection, and emergency response, transportation and utility concerns.

Policy C-2 Establish a schedule of improvements to include sequencing of construction of new utilities.

Policy C-3 Prepare for major development proposals a budget indicating proportioned costs, responsible parties, and timing of payments.

Policy C-4 Alert future purchasers of continuing obligations for payments.

Residential Goals & Policies
GOAL -D Provide for the orderly development of residential neighborhoods by controlling the availability of city utilities, services and roads to encourage residential development to occur at appropriate densities.

Policy D-1 Allow single-family lot sizes of at least 7,000 square feet where city sewer and water utilities are available.

Policy D-2 When only city sewer service is available and wells are the source of domestic water supply. Protect domestic water supply wells by allowing single-family lot sizes that provide adequate well head protection (normally a circle with at least a 100 foot radius around the well that is clear of any potential sources of pollution).

Policy D-3 When city sewer service is not available and a well is the source of domestic water supply. Adequate space for septic systems, a replacement area, and well head protection will require single-family lot sizes of at least ONE acre.

Policy D-4 Allow multi family minimum lot sizes of at least 5,000 square feet or 750 square feet per dwelling unit which ever is greater where city water and sewer service are available, plus adequate space for off-street parking.

Policy D-5 Protect domestic water supply wells by allowing multi-family development to occur only on lots with a minimum of one acre plus adequate land for on-site sewage disposal systems, and to provide for well head protection and to provide adequate off-street parking.

Policy D-6 Segregation of land shall allow for access to each lot from a public road. Dedicated public road right-of-way width shall meet the minimum level of service standards specified by the transportation element of this plan (page 50).

Policy D-8 In single-family residential development private driveways shall serve only one residential dwelling unit and private roads shall not be permitted.

Policy D-9 In multi-family residential development private driveways shall be constructed to accommodate the projected volume of traffic generated by the number of residential units. Two way access shall include travel lanes at least 11 feet in width. A pedestrian path at least four feet in width shall be provided along at one side of the access drive. Off-street parking shall be provided for residents and guests.
GOAL -E Protect existing residential neighborhoods from nonresidential activities.

Policy E-1 Establish performance standards and criteria for home based businesses within the City's zoning code to minimize impacts on the neighboring residences.

Policy E-2 Land uses of a commercial or industrial nature shall not be established in residential areas.

GOAL - F Recognize that housing density and structural style of residential development are important considerations in compatibility with adjoining residential developments.

Policy F-1 Offer a variety of housing densities, yet avoid mixing densities within a neighborhood.

Policy F-2 Establish standards to allow manufactured housing in single-family and multi-family residential areas while protecting the integrity of established residential areas. Standards shall include provisions for requiring permanent concrete foundations and stem walls under all manufactured structures. All foundations and stem walls shall meet the structural standards of the Uniform Building Code.

Policy F-3 Manufactured homes placed within a manufactured home planned unit development, may be exempted from the requirement for a permanent concrete stem wall under each unit provided that adequate bracing, tie down anchors and skirting are installed.

GOAL - G Recognize the unique attributes of older neighborhoods where existing homes have been constructed on lot sizes less than the current city standard of 7,000 square feet in area.

Policy G-1 Designate existing single-family (SF-1) and multi-family (MF--1) residential neighborhoods which shall be devoted to maintaining the existing structures through remodel or reconstruction to preserve the characteristics of an existing neighborhood and structures shall not be replaced with manufactured housing.

Policy G-2 Designate single-family (SF-2) and multi-family (MF-2) zones where manufactured housing is allowed.

GOAL -H Allow for a variety of housing to meet all economic segments of the community.

Policy H-1 Use strategies for encouraging market conditions to provide housing affordable to all income levels.

Policy H-2 Establish minimum housing quality standards for all land use zones that promote affordable housing that is safe and conforms with surrounding residential developments. All new or substantially improved (50% or more remodeled) housing or manufactured homes must be constructed to meet the most recent state and local building codes/manufactured housing standards and the policies of the Housing Element of this plan.

Policy H-3 Encourage use of A Planned Unit Development" to provide land for development and preserve undeveloped land.

Policy H-4 Designate areas for single-family and multi-family residential, including conditions under which manufactured housing and low income housing will be allowed.

Policy H-5 Designate a zone and establish standards for siting and constructing manufactured housing parks - A Mobile Home Park".

GOAL - I Identify areas for special populations and housing needs.

Policy I-1 Identify sufficient multi-family residential area to accommodate the types of residential developments typically funded under government housing programs.

Policy I-2 Establish provisions to allow for group homes, foster care facilities, emergency shelter, nursing home care and supervised housing, while protecting the integrity of the established neighborhood.

GOAL - J Provide protection of residential neighborhoods by limiting activities which are incompatible with residential activities. Identify those land uses that will be permitted, permitted with conditions or prohibited from being located in a residential neighborhood.

Single-family residential
Policy J-1 Permitted Uses and activities in single-family residential areas include: residential housing, accessory structures such as garages, existing orchard structures and activities, sheds for boats, RV=s, fences, pools, patio covers.

Policy J-2 Conditional Uses in single-family residential areas: boarding houses, day care facilities, schools, churches and church sponsored youth centers and activity facilities, public facilities, in-home occupations.

Policy J-3 Prohibited Uses and activities in single-family residential areas: All other uses not listed as a permitted or conditional use.

Multi-family residential
Policy J-4 Permitted uses and activities in multi-family residential areas include: apartments, multiplexes, residential care and nursing homes, single-family residential and accessory structures and neighborhood parks and playgrounds.

Policy J-5 Conditional uses and activities in a multi-family residential area include day care facilities, schools, parks (citywide use), in-home occupations churches and church sponsored youth centers and activity facilities, public utility service facilities, bed and breakfast style guest houses.
Policy J-6 Prohibited uses and activities in multi-family residential areas: All other uses not listed as a permitted or conditional use.

Commercial Goals & Policies
Cashmere has three commercial areas, the downtown business district, east Cashmere along Titchenal Way and Cotlets Avenue and the Sunset Highway commercial/industrial corridor.

GOAL - K Encourage commercial activities to develop in existing commercial locations where public roads/facilities and services have capacity to accommodate high volumes of traffic, parking, and other public needs.

Policy K-1 Improve the ability of new and existing businesses to make cost effective improvements to existing properties and buildings.

Policy K-2 To reduce operating impacts to businesses, noncommercial uses should be avoided in commercial area.

Policy K-3 In the A Downtown Business District" establish standards for zero lot line setbacks and off-street parking requirements to enable businesses to make improvements, repairs, or reconstruction within existing lots.

Policy K-4 Continue efforts to improve traffic conditions to allow safer and quicker access to commercial areas.

Policy K-5 Permitted uses in commercial areas include activities that involve retailing of merchandise, providing services and/or offices. Examples include retail stores, restaurants, professional services, government offices, churches, entertainment facilities, medical offices, veterinary facilities, rental businesses, and gas/service stations.

Policy K- 6 Conditional uses in commercial areas include all residential developments.

Policy K-7 Prohibited uses in the downtown business district (DBD) include mobile home planned unit developments.

Industrial Goals & Policies
Industrial areas require specific attributes to accommodate heavy truck traffic, higher levels of noise, demands for large quantities of utilities, large buildings and adequate onsite parking for freight trucks, raw material storage or handling and finished goods. Industrial areas may also have specific environmental needs to minimize impacts to neighboring residential or commercial land uses. Cashmere has one industrial designation.

GOAL - L Promote industrial development in areas where utilities, roads, and public services are available with capacity to adequately serve intensive activity.

Policy L-1 Locate industrial activities where roads have capacity to provide for the heavy demands of industrial traffic.

Policy L-2 New industrial uses should be reviewed and permitted as a planned unit development to analyze all aspects of the project and provide assurances that future phases can be completed and a binding site development plan that specifies developments.

GOAL - M Encourage conditions that benefit existing and new industries and result in economic development benefits to the community.

Policy M-1 Protect industrial areas from encroachment by other uses that could result in conflicts or diminished industrial operating viability.

Policy M-2 Designate a warehouse district that recognizes existing commercial/industrial areas along the railroad corridor and establishes minimum setback and performance standards that allow these existing lots and buildings to remain economically viable.

Policy M-3 Permitted uses in Industrial Areas: Warehousing, food processing, manufacturing of goods, vehicle repair shops, machine shops, welding shops, public utility facilities, agricultural activities (orchards, farms, ranches), commercial activities, offices, and associated supporting facilities to the industrial activity, and residential dwellings necessary for on-site management or security.

Policy M-4 Conditional uses in Industrial Areas: All residential development and manufactured home planned unit developments. All industrial land uses that may by the nature of their activities generate high levels of nuisance activities (noise, dust, light, traffic, and or have a high potential for public health or safety hazards such as wrecking yards, solid waste handling/transfer facilities, sewage treatment facilities. (storage, or production of hazardous materials).

Policy M-5 Prohibited Uses in Warehouse (railroad corridor) District: manufactured home planned unit developments.

Public Lands Goals and Policies
Various public land uses have been identified as having special development and operating requirements that when conducted in residential or commercial land use designations would require repeated special/conditional use permitting. These uses include: schools, parks, fairgrounds, museums, and government facilities. These facilities are owned by a governmental agency and subject to other forums of public review and approval.

GOAL - N Public facilities shall be approved using a planned unit development process that includes a site development plan which is adopted by the sponsoring agency. A site plan will indicate the agency's present and future developments and operating standards for that site.

Policy N-1 Development of public lands shall be accomplished in accordance with an adopted site plan.

Policy N-2 Operations and maintenance activities, public use of public lands, and special events that are consistent with the adopted site plan shall be permitted uses.

Policy N-3 Special events , activities or developments (permanent or temporary) that are not consistent with the adopted master plan shall be subject to special use or conditional use review and approval by the City.

Resource Land Goals and Policies
Resource lands are those properties that are used or may be used for commercial activities, including agricultural, forestry, and mineral extraction. Agricultural - orchard is the only resource land use within Cashmere City limits or within the urban growth area.

GOAL - O Maintain and enhance natural resource-based land uses, for agricultural-orchard activities.

Policy O-1 Encourage development of residential, commercial or industrial activities to occur within the city limits or urban growth area rather than converting commercially viable natural resource lands to other uses.

Policy O-2 City services and utilities hook ups will be provided only within the city and urban growth area.

GOAL - P To provide for the conservation and commercial viability of agricultural resource lands.

Policy P-1 Recognize that agricultural lands within the city limits and urban growth area may eventually be converted to another land use.

Policy P-2 The urban growth area boundary will not be expanded to include additional agricultural resource lands until lands available for development within the city and urban growth area are fully utilized.

Policy P-3 Recognize that agricultural lands within an Urban Growth Area are still viable economic operations. In order to provide for public health and safety, while allowing common commercial agricultural/orchard management practices to continue, establish guidelines for new developments adjacent to agricultural lands

Policy P-4 Promote awareness concerning proper "back yard" fruit tree management and removal of un-cared for trees to avoid spreading insects and or disease that will damage commercial orchards located near the city.

Critical Area Goals and Policies
Critical lands include wetlands, shorelines, geologically unstable soils, ground water aquifers, and significant habitat for fish and wildlife. To accomplish the goals QRST and U the City of Cashmere shall make use of the best available science and information as required by RCW 36.70A.172 as it provides for the critical areas within city limits.

GOAL - Q Protect the environment and enhance Cashmere's high quality of life, including air quality, water quality, and the availability of water.

Policy Q-1 Ensure that land use and development regulations promote protection of environmental quality.
Policy Q-2 Utilize site planning, setbacks, buffers, erosion control, and knowledge about soils, hydrology, fish and wildlife habitat to promote development that is compatible with the natural environment.

Policy Q-3 Development proposals in wetlands, shorelines, steep and unstable slopes shall be critically reviewed for environmental impacts and approval may be made only when other reasonable alternatives cannot be found.

GOAL - R Protect geologically critical areas from development that could adversely impact adjacent properties.

Policy R-1 Identify areas of geologic problems such as land slides and unstable soils. Require geological investigations and certification prior to approval of any developments in these areas.

Policy R-2 Establish standards associating minimum lot size and building density to degree of slope and stability.

GOAL - S Protect ground water aquifers from depletion and or pollution.

Policy S-1 Promote conservation for recharging and protecting the ground water aquifer from overuse.

Policy S-2 Establish a standard for development that protects ground water aquifers from pollution caused by failed septic systems, industrial, agricultural or commercial activities or improper disposal of chemicals or hazardous wastes.

GOAL -T Recognize that wetlands and streams are dynamic areas that respond to natural forces with consequences to other natural areas, fish and wildlife and to other property owners.

Policy T-1 Protect wetlands and shorelines from encroachment, land filling, or other alterations that could result in adverse impacts to upstream or downstream properties.

Policy T-2 Development within the floodway portion of a floodplain that would alter the course and flow of flood waters and result in damages to other property owners or natural areas shall be prohibited.

Policy T-3 Incorporate considerations for surface water runoff, flood plain issues and maintaining water quality during the design and construction of new developments, including roads and utility corridors.

Policy T-4 Cooperate with the Wenatchee River, Mission Creek/Brender Creek watershed planning efforts, implementing their recommendations for protecting and improving water quality within the city limits.

GOAL - U Protect fish and wildlife habitat from adverse impacts associated with new developments.
Policy U-1 Encourage use of "planned unit development" as a method to obtain new development and provide protection to critical fish and wildlife habitat.

Policy U-2 Continue participation in the Tree City USA program, and other efforts to promote planting and maintaining native vegetation useable for habitat.

Housing Element
Purpose: Provide for preservation, improvement, and development, and identifying land for all types of housing

GOAL - V Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing.

Policy V-1 Use land use planning and zoning to provide a variety of residential densities.

Policy V-2 Promote construction of affordable housing for people in low and moderate income levels by cooperating with local housing authorities, state and federal programs which provide funding assistance toward new housing for low income families.

Policy V-3 Consideration in housing and public services should be given to the needs of elderly, physically or mentally challenged, or other special conditions that utilize group care facilities.

Policy V-4 Consider the effects of new housing at all economic levels on the needs for governmental services and facilities and assure that annexations or new developments are fiscally responsible for both the home owner and the city.

Policy V-5 Establish standards for new manufactured home planned unit developments that:
· Have a minimum of 80,000 square feet of property
· Have a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet
· Have a minimum open space of 2,500 square feet plus 100 square feet per home site over ten.
· Have a minimum roadway width of 30 feet.
· Provide off-street parking for residents and visitors.
· Implement an approved landscape plan with buffers from adjacent properties.
· Allow only manufactured homes of recent manufacture and on permanent concrete foundations with tie down anchors and durable skirting (structurally self-supporting).

Policy V-6 Existing mobile home parks will be required to upgrade to meet the standards of a manufactured home planned unit development as each unit is replaced.
When at least 50% of all homes within an existing mobile home park have been replaced then all remaining home sites within the park shall be upgraded to comply with current city regulations for lot size, parking, landscaping, and concrete pads with tie down anchors.

Policy V-7 Recognizing that affordable housing must also be safe housing for occupants and neighbors, the city will require all new construction and mobile homes sited within the city to comply with the most current uniform building codes or mobile home manufacturing standards.

Policy V-8 Encourage planned unit developments as a method of providing affordable housing.

Policy V-9 Coordinate the siting of low income housing with present or future transportation facilities and services.

GOAL - W Protect the integrity of established residential neighborhoods.

Policy W-1 Provide single-family residential neighborhoods the assurances that those neighborhoods will remain free from intensive development and influences of multi-family housing.

Policy W-2 Identify areas that are potential candidates for redevelopment, rehabilitation or revitalization and seek methods and incentives for homeowners to make improvements.


Capital Facilities Element

General City Capital Facilities
Purpose: To assist the City in forecasting future facility needs, locations and financing.

GOAL -X Ensure that adequate public facilities to support existing city demands and to serve expected future growth can be built and maintained.

Policy X-1 Establish a land use development strategy that will minimize the cost of providing public facilities and services.

Policy X-2 Public facilities should be designed and constructed with focus on reducing operations and maintenance costs.

Policy X-3 Capital facilities should be developed with multiple agency participation to share costs and reduce duplication of services and facilities.

Policy X-4 Support conservation of resources and facilities as an alternative to establishing new facilities.

GOAL - Y Provide a means for locating and building those public facilities that are essential to the operation of the city.

Policy Y-1 Establish as early as possible a process for public involvement, using methods such as public notices, hearings, special committees, news media coverage.

Policy Y-2 Establish a criteria for each essential public facility that identifies siting requirements and associated costs.

Water System Policies
These statements, summarized from Cashmere's Comprehensive Water System Plan - 1993, are those which are relevant to land use decisions. Refer to the water plan for policies and standards affecting construction and operations.

Goal Z-1 The City of Cashmere will provide water of the best possible quality, at needed quantities, and at the lowest cost possible to its citizens.

Policy Z-1 Each property owner is responsible for the cost of installing and maintaining the water line from the water main to the building, excluding the meter and tapping of the main.

Policy Z-2 The City shall make water service connections available only to property within city limits.

Policy Z-3 The City will provide water services only where it can also provide sewer and other city services if required.


Policy Z-4 New water mainlines to serve development shall be provided by the land developer and shall conform to city standards.

Policy Z-5 Water conservation programs as identified in the 1993 Comprehensive Water Plan shall be implemented whenever possible to reduce water consumption by making efficient use of water resources.

Policy Z-6 Obtain additional water rights by requiring water rights to be transferred to the city as part of annexation approval.

Wastewater - (Sewer) System Policies
The following policies are summarized from Cashmere's Comprehensive Wastewater System Plan, - 1995 and are those which are relevant to land use decisions. Refer to the 1995 plan for construction and operating policies.

GOAL - AA To provide wastewater service of the best possible quality and the lowest possible cost to the citizens.

Policy AA-1 Storm water and wastewater shall be collected and conveyed in separate systems. Roof, yard and foundation drains shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer system.

Policy AA-2 Developers of new subdivisions shall construct sanitary sewers to City specifications, at no cost to the City .

Policy AA-3 Sewer main lines shall remain the property of the City of Cashmere.

Policy AA-4 Side sewer lines shall be installed, owned and maintained by the property owner.

Policy AA-5 No customer/discharger shall introduce to the sewerage system any pollutants that cause "pass-through" or interfere with treatment plant operations.

Policy AA-6 It is a policy of the City, that all developed property within the city limits will be required to connect to the City wastewater system.

Policy AA-7 Wastewater services may be provided to property located outside of the city but within the urban growth boundary subject to: a) The developer(s) agreeing to finance all improvements by forming a utility improvement district (ULID) or by any other means approved by the City; b) All property connected to City wastewater service shall comply with City land use and development regulations as identified in this Comprehensive Plan and subsequent zoning and development regulations; and c) Ownership, maintenance and operations of the sewer system shall be the responsibility of the City with associated costs included into the utility rates paid by the customers.

Policy AA-8 All property that benefits from wastewater connection shall share equally in the cost of providing the sewer lines. Each property owner along a sewer main line route may choose to: a) Purchase and make a connection at the time of main line installation. b) Purchase a right for a future connection at the same cost as if the connection was made when the line is installed. or c) Be charged a higher latecomer fee (includes prorated construction costs plus interest) at such time as a connection is requested.

Electrical System Policies
The following policies are summarized from Cashmere's Comprehensive Electrical Power System Plan - 1995, and are those which have relevance to land use decisions. Refer to the 1995 plan for construction and operating policies and standards.

Policy BB-1 The power system, owned by the people of Cashmere, shall be operated in the most efficient manner possible while maintaining good management practices.

Policy BB-2 New customers, service upgrades or relocations to existing services shall be at the expense of the property owner, including power lines, transformers and other necessary equipment.

Policy BB-3 The city shall remain the owner of all electrical equipment, meters, power lines and transformers that are paid for in whole or in part by the customer, up to the point of delivery (excluding meter base, and service mast).

Policy BB-4 The City shall, whenever possible, place the distribution and delivery system underground.

Policy BB-5 Changes in the electrical service area boundaries are subject to negotiation and agreement between the City and Chelan County Public Utility District Number One.

Policy BB-6 Federal deregulation of the electrical power industry may result in existing City electricity customers to be able to purchase electrical power from other distributors. Should any city customers choose to change providers the City will charge a fair and reasonable maintenance fee for the use of city power lines and equipment to deliver that electrical power.

Policy BB-8 Cashmere will promote and encourage efforts and programs for conservation of electrical power. Such programs may include providing energy audits to homes and businesses and recommending actions to improve energy efficiency.


Utilities Element

Purpose: To link utility capacities to future land development.

GOAL - CC Provide utilities that are consistent with the land use element of this plan.

Policy CC-1 Coordinate with utility providers to plan and implement system upgrades or expansions to accommodate projected land use development patterns.

Policy CC-2 Consolidate utility transmission and distribution systems into common service corridors, installing new systems underground.

Policy CC-3 Require effective and timely coordination of all new utility trenching and combining compatible utilities into common trenches.

Policy: CC-4 All aboveground utilities shall comply with minimum safety standards for height to protect public safety and prevent damage to property.

Policy CC-5: In new residential developments require all new utilities to be installed underground and in cooperation with other compatible utilities.

Policy: CC-6 Coordinate road construction and reconstruction activities with utility providers to eliminate unnecessary retrenching after roadwork is completed.

Policy: CC-7 Require new utility crossings in City streets to be pushed under the road instead of trenching across the road.

GOAL - DD Promote conservation and efficient use of utility resources.

Policy: DD-1 Encourage energy efficiency in heating and cooling of buildings to conserve electrical energy.

Policy: DD-2 Conserve city water supplies and water rights allocations by avoiding the use of city water for landscape irrigation purposes. Encourage the use of irrigation district water for irrigation when water shares are available.

Policy: DD-3 Promote recycling and composting activities to reduce the volume of solid waste which must be picked up and disposed of in sanitary landfills.


Transportation Element

Purpose: To link transportation services and needs to future land development

GOAL - EE Encourage efficient transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans.

Policy EE-1 Participate in regional transportation planning efforts to provide and improve services and infrastructure.

Policy EE-2 Collaborate in projects with other agencies.

Policy EE-3 Encourage use of public transportation for commuting and local mobility.

Policy EE-4 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle use for local mobility by adopting and implementing street standards that embrace these forms of travel.

GOAL: FF Implement the city's transportation plan, making improvements to infrastructure.

Policy FF-1 Maintain existing roads to provide safe travel for all modes of transportation. On a priority basis improve existing roads to meet applicable standards specified in the city's transportation plan.

Policy FF-2 Require new roads in developments to meet the applicable road standards contained in the city's transportation plan.

Policy FF-3 Require existing private roads to be improved to city standards before they will be accepted as city roads.

Policy FF-4 Private roads serving residential land uses will not be approved within city limits.

Policy FF-5 In the event that funding to complete identified transportation improvements is not adequate to address those needs, a discussion of how additional funding will be raised or how land use assumptions will be reassessed to ensure that level of service standards are met.


Parks and Recreation Element

Purpose: To reference the City's Park and Recreation Plan

GOAL - GG Encourage the retention of open-space and development of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks.

Policy GG-1 Provide public parks to enhance recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of all residents and visitors.

Policy GG-2 Establish a plan for eventual replacement of the city swimming pool

Policy GG-3 Provide quality maintenance at all city parks, pursuing quality in development for cost effectiveness, durability and low maintenance costs.

Policy GG-4 Support efforts by private business ventures that provide recreational facilities and activities to area residents.

Policy GG-5 Support tourism business efforts in Cashmere by providing facilities, information, and services to enhance a visitors experience.

Policy GG-6 Establish a "land bank" of properties for future generations to utilize for recreation, open space, and public facility needs.

Policy GG-7 Plan for a recreational trail along the Wenatchee River from Goodwin Road to the East End of the Sewage treatment plant.

Economic Development Element

Purpose: To outline City land use policies that are relevant to opportunities for economic development.

GOAL - HH Encourage economic development that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promotes economic opportunity for all citizens, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, and encourage growth, all within the capabilities of the city's natural resources, public services, and public facilities.

Policy HH-1 In a cooperative venture between the public and private sectors promote the qualities of Cashmere to serve industry and business.

Policy HH-2 Maintain and build upon the orchard industry in the areas of new economic development, fruit processing opportunities or tourism.

Policy HH-3 Maintain a viable commercial district that is profitable for the merchants and serves the needs of the residents of Cashmere.

Policy HH-4 Ensure sufficient parking, on and off-street to serve the downtown business district.

Policy HH-5 Promote the downtown business district as a unit, to encourage residents and visitors to shop in Cashmere.

Policy HH-6 Encourage business development in locations that will not conflict with adjacent land uses.

Policy HH-7 Maintain and enhance existing industrial areas to further diversify the economy while promoting development compatible with surrounding land uses.

Policy HH-8 Promote revitalization of existing vacant industrial sites, and vacant structures.

Policy HH-9 Locate industrial areas where such development is compatible with adjacent land uses and access roads.

Policy HH-10 Promote economic development which will be compatible with existing city water, wastewater and transportation systems or which can be accommodated through incremental and affordable modifications to existing systems.