17.32.010 Objectives and characteristics.
A. The sensitive area resort zone (SAR zone) has been established as a zone in which large-scale master planned resort communities can be established in a more creative fashion than is possible under conventional zoning. At the same time, the SAR zone preserves the spectacular beauty and natural character of the surrounding landscapes.
B. The SAR zone is designed to facilitate development in harmony with the surrounding landscape, natural formations, and vegetation. The SAR zone allows developers to create resort communities, intermixing private residences, overnight accommodations, and commercial activities in accord with resort operations and activities. A major aspect of the SAR zone is preservation of the natural feel and look of the landscape, preservation of internal and external view sheds, and emphasis on pedestrian and nonmotorized transportation within the developments themselves.
C. Characteristics of the SAR zone include:
1. Promotion of large-scale master planned resort communities;
2. A mix of housing types including monthly rentals, employee/workforce housing, and private homes in a variety of dwelling types, including one-household dwellings, and multihousehold dwellings;
3. Promotion of design concepts that minimize the disruption of ecological processes, thereby preserving the recreational and aesthetic character of the area;
4. Building form, massing, and coloring that complements, rather than contrasts with, the surrounding landscapes;
5. Building designs that present an appealing visual appearance;
6. A de-emphasis on automobile travel within the development;
7. Streets, parking areas and other automobile infrastructure that, to the extent practicable, are visually minimized;
8. Buildings clustered together and an abundance of pedestrian and nonmotorized trails;
9. Trail access from developments to nearby scenic and recreational areas;
10. Significant preservation of open space;
11. Preservation of existing topography by encouraging minimal excavation and site grading;
12. Retail businesses primarily providing goods and services to overnight guests and to development residents;
13. Special attention to limiting the effect of night lighting on surrounding areas and on the night sky. (Ord. 19-18 § 2.6 (part), 2019: Ord. 19-13 § 21 (part), 2019; Ord. 06-16 (part), 2006)