1992-05058-Ordinance No. 92-009 Recorded 2/13/199292-05059
An Ordinance Amending Title 19, of the *
Deschutes County Code, the Bend Urban *
Growth Boundary Zoning Ordinance, As
Amended, Amending Section 19.24.050, to*
Amend the Rear Yard Setback Standard
in the RL Zone, and declaring an
emergency.
ORDINANCE NO. 92-009
WHEREAS, the RL Zone currently has a minimum rear
standard of 20 feet.
REV
LE COUINSEL
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yard setback
WHEREAS, the definitions of lot line front, rear and side in
Title 19 create undue problems for corner lots that have two or
three roads abutting the properties.
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the rear setback for a yard that
serves as a side yard be reduced to a reasonable setback similar to
a side yard setback standard.
WHEREAS, the Bend Urban Area Planning Commission, after notice
given and hearing conducted in accordance with applicable law, has
recommended approval of the proposed Text Amendment to Section
19.24.050 as set forth herein, that would make the desired changes;
now, therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
COUNTY, OREGON,
Section 1. Section 19.24.050 of Title 19 of the Deschutes
County Code is amended as follows:
19.24.050. Lot Requirements.
The following lot requirements shall be observed, provided
that the Hearings Body or Planning Director may allow smaller
lots or different housing types in a new subdivision approved
pursuant to this Ordinance and consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan designation for preservation of forested
areas or significant rock outcroppings when these lots are
internal to the subdivision or after hearing if they are
located on the edge of the new plat.
A. Lot Area. Every lot shall have a minimum area of
20,000 square feet.
B. Lot Width. Every lot shall have a minimum average
width of 100 feet.
C. Frontage. Every lot shall have a minimum width at
the street of 50 feet, except that on all f1992 roved
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D. Front Yard. The front yard shall be a minimum of 30
feet.
E. Side Yard. A side yard shall be a minimum of five
feet and the sum of the two side yards shall be a minimum
of 15 feet.
F. Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be a minimum of 20
feet. In the case of corner lots or similar situations
where the parcel abuts two public roads or alleys, the
rear yard may be reduced to five feet for the rear yard
that serves as a side yard. A side yard is recognized
where a property line is perpendicular to a front lot line
where access is obtained and an address is assigned. In
all cases the solar setback requirements shall be met.
G. Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage by buildings and
structures shall be 35 percent of the lot area.
H. Solar Setback. The solar setback shall be as
prescribed in Section 19.88.210. (Ord. 83-041 Ss. 8,
1983).
Section 2. This Ordinance being necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is
declared to exist, and this Ordinance takes effect on its passage.
DATED this day of 2, 1992.
BOARD OFt COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
ATTE
Recording Secretary
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issioner
DICK MAUDLIN, Chairman
Commiss'oner