3.08.031 Conservation and enhancement of natural resources.

Applications for “open space” classification based on conservation or enhancement of natural resources will be limited to the following:

(1)    Mineral deposits which are of at least twenty (20) acres not currently being excavated and of economic significance as defined by the County Comprehensive Plan and delineated in the Department of Natural Resources Study.

(2)    Archaeological sites that are registered with the State of Washington and protected. (These could be less than five (5) acres.) Public access may be required. (Provided, such public access shall only be deemed required so long as open space classification is in full force and effect and shall not be deemed to vest any permanent rights of public access or use.) (Sec. 5 of Res. No. 1977-10-32; amended by Sec. 4 of Ord. 1982-02-65)