The purpose of a master planned resort is to enhance and diversify the recreational and economic opportunities in Clallam County through the development of master planned resorts that complement the natural and cultural attractiveness of the area without significant adverse affect on environmental and natural features, cultural or historic resources and their settings, existing residential developments, and other significant resources. The master planned resort chapter allows for the development of planned destination resorts which provide a designed mixture of visitor-oriented accommodations, including a variety of residential, recreational, and commercial facilities, consistent with the comprehensive plan.

It is the intent of this section to establish procedures and standards for developing large-scale recreational communities while ensuring that all applicable land use requirements are achieved and available resources are used productively and efficiently. The aim of this code section is to encourage imaginative design and layout of recreational and residential facilities in a manner that: