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Planning panel approves one‑year temporary permit for Heritage Acres to host up to 10 RVs
Summary
The King County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a temporary use permit allowing up to 10 RVs on the Heritage Acres parcel from June–October 2026, with conditions including on‑site parking, quiet hours and a recommended border to reduce trespass. Commissioners signaled they want a longer-term ordinance solution.
The King County Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a temporary use permit allowing up to 10 recreational vehicles on Parcel 8‑7‑8‑30 (Heritage Acres) for June through October 2026, citing staff findings and enforceable conditions.
Shannon (planning staff) reviewed last year’s file and recommended retaining nearly all previous conditions: follow the King County nuisance ordinance (quiet hours at 10 p.m.), gravel on‑site parking with no parking on roads or driveways, mandatory trash removal to approved dumpsters, adequate sanitary facilities and a newly suggested border of logs or fencing to reduce trespass. She told the commission that enforcement depends on complaint calls and that noncompliance could trigger revocation and fines.
Tracy Sanford, trustee of the Heritage Acres Family Trust, described the parcel’s multigenerational history and said the family uses the site for short reunions. “We are requesting a temporary use permit for the summer months of June through October 2026,” Sanford said, adding that past issues were limited incidents and that the family had completed volunteer repairs and cleanup.
Commission discussion centered on balancing property rights and neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment. Some commissioners stressed restraint and said the county’s nuisance ordinance provides enforcement tools; others urged caution about the permit’s multi‑month duration. After discussion, a motion to approve the permit was moved and seconded and the chair called the vote. One commissioner recorded a dissenting “nay”; the chair ruled the ayes had it and the permit was approved.
The approval includes staff findings and explicit conditions; staff said the permit can be revoked mid‑season if violations are confirmed and documented. Commissioners also asked staff to pursue ordinance alternatives (discussed separately) so similarly situated landowners might have clearer long‑term options.
The planning commission’s action is a recommendation-level decision for the administrative permit; enforcement and any revocation would be handled by county staff following reported violations.
