A. Definition. The X overlay zoning district is established as a zoning designation that is combined with and modifies the base-zoning district for the property. The X overlay is to be used in combination with a base zoning district and when so used, all of the provisions of the base zoning district will continue to apply, except as modified by the provisions of this section, providing for the X overlay zone.

B. Purpose and Intent. The X overlay zoning district shall be applied to property as necessary to implement the goals and policies of the county general plan to assure that land areas outside the community core and community influence boundaries are protected and maintained for natural resource industry growth and enhancement; for the protection of the county’s rural lifestyle; and to protect environmental quality and mitigate identified environmental impacts resulting from potential land divisions and other forms of development. The X overlay zoning district designation may also be applied to property within community core and community influence areas of the county general plan.

C. Permitted and Conditional Uses. All uses permitted and all uses which are conditional within the underlying or base zoning district and any development standards applying to the subject property shall remain in effect for property within the X overlay zoning district except as otherwise provided in this section.

D. Special Conditions. The following special conditions shall apply to all property designated X overlay zoning district: