2003-1275-Ordinance No. 2003-028 Recorded 10/1/2003REVIEWED
LEGAL cbuNSEL
REVIEWED
CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL
NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL
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2003-1276
CLERKDS CJ 2003.1215
10/01/2003 12;49;10 PM
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
An Ordinance Amending Title 18, the Deschutes
County Zoning Ordinance, of the Deschutes * ORDINANCE NO. 2003-028
County Code, to Amend the Text of the La Pine
Neighborhood Planning Area District, and
Declaring an Emergency.
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2003, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners passed Ordinance 2003-
077, which allows for a 35 -foot lot width for detached zero -lot line single family lots in the La Pine
Neighborhood Planning Area, Residential Center District; and
WHEREAS, an oversight resulted in inconsistencies between the recently passed Ordinance 2003-077
and existing standards in Title 18 that need to be corrected; and
WHEREAS, existing standards do not allow for centralized outdoor recreational storage areas in the La
Pine Neighborhood Residential General District; and
WHEREAS, outdoor recreational storage areas would allow residents to store outdoor recreational
equipment in a screened centralized location within the Neighborhood Planning Area so that private yard space
is not used for storage purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners believes that allowing outdoor recreational storage
areas as a Conditional Use in the La Pine Neighborhood Residential General District will ensure a community
that provides for the planned storage and screening of outdoor recreational equipment in an attractive and safe
manner, while allowing residents greater area for use of their private yards and open space; and
WHEREAS, after notice and hearing by the Planning Commission on August 28, 2003, as required by
law, the Board has considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the urgency of these changes in order to
allow development of the Neighborhood Planning Area to commence; now, therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, ORDAINS
as follows:
Section 1. AMENDMENT. DCC 18.04.030, Definitions, is amended to read as described in Exhibit
"A," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with new language underlined.
Section 2. AMENDMENT. DCC 18.61.050, Neighborhood Planning Area, is amended to read as
described in Exhibit `B," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with new language
underlined.
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Section 3. FINDINGS. The Board of Commissioners adopts as its findings in support of this
amendment the Staff Report dated September 24, 2003, attached hereto and incorporated by referenced herein as
Exhibit "C."
Section 4. EMERGENCY. 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 G �i' ji , 2003.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHU ES COUNTY, OREGON
DENNIS R. LUKE, Chair
TOM DEWOLF, Commissioner
DALY, C
Date of 1St Reading: c day of - , 2003.
Date of 2nd Reading: � day of , 2003.
Record of Adoption Vote
Commissioner Yes No Abstained Excused
Dennis R. Luke tom'
Tom DeWolfy
Michael M. Daly ✓
Effective date: 7_�_ day of 2003.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 18.04. TITLE, PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
18.04.030. Definitions.
"Dwelling. single family - zero lot line" and in the Neighborhood Planning Area means a. detached
building containing one dwelling unit and designed for occupancy by one family only where one or
more of the building's sides coincide with a lot line, not including manufactured homes and such
temporary structures as tents, teepees travel trailers and other similar structures.
"Outdoor Recreational Equipment Storage Area" means a fenced area for the outdoor storage of
recreational or sporting equipment which may include: recreational vehicles as defined by Chapter
18.04, boats, jet skis, 17olf carts, snowmobiles, and dog sleds. The equipment may be stored outside
or under a roof without enclosed sides.
(Ord 2003-028 § 1, 2003; Ord 2001-048 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2001-044 § 2, 2001; Ord. 2001-037 § 1,
2001; Ord. 2001-033 § 2, 2001; Ord. 97-078 § 5, 1997; Ord. 97-017 § 1, 1997; Ord. 97-003 § 1,
1997; Ord. 96-082 § 1, 1996; Ord. 96-003 § 2, 1996; Ord. 95-077 § 2,1995; Ord. 95-075 § 1, 1975;
Ord. 95-007 § 1, 1995; Ord. 95-001 § 1, 1995; Ord. 94-053 § 1, 1994; Ord. 94-041 §§ 2 and 3,
1994; Ord. 94-038 § 3, 1994; Ord. 94-008 §§ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, 1994; Ord. 94-001 §§ 1, 2, and
3, 1994; Ord. 93-043 §§ 1, IA and 113, 1993; Ord. 93-038 § 1, 1993; Ord. 93-005 §§ 1 and 2, 1993;
Ord. 93-002 §§ 1, 2 and 3, 1993; Ord. 92-066 § 1, 1992; Ord. 92-065 §§ 1 and 2, 1992; Ord. 92-034
§ 1, 1992; Ord. 92-025 § 1, 1992; Ord. 92-004 §§ 1 and 2, 1992; Ord. 91-038 §§ 3 and 4, 1991;
Ord. 91-020 § 1, 1991; Ord. 91-005 § 1, 1991; Ord. 91-002 § 11, 1991; Ord. 90-014 § 2, 1990; Ord.
89-009 § 2, 1989; Ord. 89-004 § 1, 1989; Ord. 88-050 § 3, 1988; Ord. 88-030 § 3, 1988; Ord. 88-
009 § 1, 1988; Ord. 87-015 § 1, 1987; Ord. 86-056 § 2, 1986; Ord. 86-054 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-032 §
1, 1986; Ord. 86-018 § 1, 1986; Ord. 85-002 § 2, 1985; Ord. 84-023 § 1, 1984; Ord. 83-037 § 2,
1983; Ord. 83-033 § 1, 1983; Ord. 82-013 § 1, 1982)
(Note: """"denotes current text remaining unchanged)
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EXHIBIT "B"
18.61.050. Neighborhood Planning Area.
A. Purpose. The Neighborhood Planning Area provides standards and review procedures for
development in the Neighborhood Planning Area of the La Pine UUC and is the "receiving
area" for transferable development credits (TDCs). The Neighborhood Planning Area includes
six zoning districts, each with its own set of allowed uses, as further set forth in DCC
18.61.050.
B. Water and Wastewater Facilities. All uses in the Neighborhood Planning Area requiring water
shall be connected to the La Pine Water District water system. All uses in the Neighborhood
Planning Area that discharge wastewater shall be connected to the La Pine Special Sewer
District sewage treatment facility or a Department of Environmental Quality approved
community waste water treatment facility serving the La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area.
C. Residential General District. Purpose: The Residential General District is the largest area of
Neighborhood Planning Area. The district is primarily for single-family residential uses with a
variety of lot sizes and housing styles. Some higher density housing is allowed in specified
locations.
1. Uses permitted outright.
a. Single-family dwelling, including a "Class A" manufactured home.
b. Duplex.
c. Accessory dwelling.
d. Multi -use path.
e. Open space.
f. Residential facility or residential home.
g. Home occupation that:
1. Is carried on within a dwelling only by members of the family who reside in the
dwelling;
2. Does not serve clients or customers on-site;
3. Does not produce odor, dust, glare, flashing lights or noise;
4. Does not occupy more than 25 percent of the floor area of the dwelling; and
5. Does not include the on -premises display or sale of stock in trade.
6. Does not have any outdoor storage of materials used in the home occupation.
2. Uses Permitted Subject to Site Plan Review. The,following uses and their accessory uses
are permitted subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116,
Supplementary Provisions, and DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review:
a. Multi -family dwelling, located along the central collector road in the Neighborhood
Planning Area or adjacent to Huntington or Burgess Roads.
b. Bed and Breakfast Inn, located along the central collector road in the Neighborhood
Planning Area or Huntington or Burgess Roads.
c. Child care facility located adjacent to the central or a neighborhood collector road in
the Neighborhood Planning Area or Huntington or Burgess Roads.
d. Park or playground.
3. Conditional Uses Permitted. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted
subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116, Supplementary
Provisions, DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review, and DCC 18.128, Conditional Use:
a. Home occupation as defined in DCC 18.04.
b. Outdoor Recreational Equipment Storage area as defined in DCC: 18.04.
4. Dimensional Standards. The lot size, lot coverage block length, block perimeter and
building height standards shown in Table 2 shall apply to the Residential General District.
5. Yard and Setback Requirements. The front, side and rear yard requirements in Table 2
shall apply to uses in the Residential General District.
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6. Residential Density. The residential density requirements in Tables 1 and 2 A shall apply
to the Residential General District.
D. Residential Center District. Purpose: The Residential Center District is a location for social
activities and small mixed-use residential/commercial businesses. It is located near the
geographical center of each Neighborhood. This district is the location for more compact
housing types such as townhomes and apartment buildings that activate the center and allow a
greater number of people the option to walk for their daily needs.
1. Uses permitted outright.
a. Single Family Dwelling — Zero Lot Line, tTown home, duplex or triplex.
b. Accessory dwelling.
c. Live/work unit.
d. Multi -use path.
e. Open space.
g. Home occupation that:
1. Is carried on within a dwelling only by members of the family who reside in the
dwelling;
2. Does not serve clients or customers on-site;
3. Does not produce odor, dust, glare, flashing lights or noise;
4. Does not occupy more than 25 percent of the floor area of the dwelling; and
5. Does not include the on -premises display or sale of stock in trade; and,
6. Does not have any outdoor storage of materials used in the home occupation.
2. Uses Permitted Subject to Site Plan Review. The following uses and their accessory uses
are permitted subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116,
Supplementary Provisions, and DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review:
a. Community center up to 4,000 square feet in floor area.
a. Neighborhood commercial building as defined in DCC 18.04.
b. Multi -family dwelling.
c. Bed and Breakfast Inn.
d. Church.
e. Park or playground.
3. Conditional uses permitted. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted
subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116, Supplementary
Provisions, DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review, and DCC 18.128, Conditional Use:
a. Single-family dwelling, including "Class A" manufactured home. except as permitted
in 18.61.050.D.1.a.
b. Residential facility or residential home.
c. Home occupation as defined in DCC 18.04.
4. Dimensional standards. The lot size, lot coverage block length, block perimeter and
building height standards shown in Table 2 shall apply to the Residential Center District.
5. Yard and setback requirements. The front, side and rear yard requirements in Table 2 shall
apply to uses in the Residential Center District.
6. Residential density. The residential density requirements in Tables 1 and 2 shall apply to
the Residential Center District.
E. Community Facility District. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide a location for
public and private uses and facilities that serve the civic, social and recreational needs of the
community. The Community Facility District also includes higher density housing.
1. Uses Permitted Outright.
a. Duplex, triplex or townhome.
b. Multi -use path.
c. Open space.
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EXHIBIT "B"
2. Uses Permitted Subject to Site Plan Review. The following uses and their accessory uses
are permitted subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116,
Supplementary Provisions, and DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review:
a. Multi -family dwelling.
b. Continuing care retirement center.
c. Hospital.
d. Medical facility.
e. Assisted living, congregate care facility.
f. Nursing home.
g. Mixed use building (residential with other permitted use in the district).
h. Child care center.
i. Public use.
j. Community center.
k. Church.
1. Senior center.
m. Library.
n. Museum.
o. Performing arts building.
p. Theater.
q. School.
r. Park or playground.
3. Conditional Uses Permitted. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted
subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116, Supplementary
Provisions, DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review, and DCC 18.128, Conditional Use:
a. Single-family dwelling.
b. Retail or professional office use that supports a permitted use in the district.
4. Dimensional Standards. The lot size, lot coverage block length, block perimeter and
building height standards shown in Table 2 shall apply to the Community Facility District
5. Yard and Setback Requirements. The front, side and rear yard requirements in Table 2
shall apply to uses in the Community Facility District.
F. Community Facility Limited District. Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide
locations for a school, recreation and transportation facilities.
1. Uses permitted outright.
a. Multi -use path.
b. Open space.
2. Uses Permitted Subject to Site Plan Review. The following uses and their accessory uses
are permitted subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116,
Supplementary Provisions, and DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review:
a. Park and ride facility.
b. School.
c. Park or playground.
3. Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use. The following uses and their accessory uses
are permitted subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116,
Supplementary Provisions, DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review, and DCC 18.128, Conditional
Use:
a. Equestrian facility.
G. Neighborhood Commercial District. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide a
location for small-scale convenience commercial uses designed to serve the Neighborhood
Planning Area.
1. Uses Permitted Outright.
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a. Multi -use path.
b. Open space.
2. Uses Permitted Subject to Site Plan Review. The following uses and their accessory uses
are permitted in a building or buildings each not exceeding 4,000 square feet of floor space,
subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116, Supplementary
Provisions, and DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review:
a. Convenience market.
b. Video store.
c. Retail store.
3. Conditional Uses Permitted. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in a
building or buildings each not exceeding 4,000 square feet of floor space, subject to
applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116, Supplementary Provisions, DCC
18.124, Site Plan Review, and DCC 18.128, Conditional Use: Such as but not limited to:
a. Restaurant.
b. Laundry mat.
c. Dry cleaning.
d. Art studio in conjunction with retail use.
e. Professional office.
4. Dimensional Standards. The lot size, lot coverage block length, block perimeter and
building height standards shown in Table 2 shall apply to the Commercial District.
5. Yard and Setback Requirements. The front, side and rear yard requirements in Table 2
shall apply to uses in the Commercial District.
H. Park District. The purpose of this district is to provide Neighborhood Parks in each of the four
neighborhoods within the Neighborhood Planning Area. This district may also apply to an
optional Regional Park that may be located in Neighborhood 2 and or 3 during Quadrant Plan
approval process.
1. Uses Permitted Outright.
a. Multi -use path.
b. Open space.
2. Uses Subject to Provisions of DCC 18.61.050(H)(4).
a. Neighborhood Park.
3. Conditional Uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted subject to the
development standards in DCC 18.61.050(H)(5) and the applicable provisions of DCC
18.61 and DCC 18.116, Supplementary Provisions, and DCC 18.124, Site Plan Review:
a. Regional Park.
4. Neighborhood Park Development Standards.
a. Size standard. Neighborhood Parks shall be a minimum of two acres and no more than
five acres in size.
b. Location. Neighborhood Parks shall be located at the center of each Neighborhood and
be fronted on at least three sides by public streets including the central collector and a
neighborhood collector.
c. Boundary Determination. The boundaries of the Neighborhood Parks are generally
depicted on the Neighborhood Planning Area Park Plan, Figure 17 in the Deschutes
County Comprehensive Plan, DCC 23.36.052. The exact boundaries of the
Neighborhood Parks shall be established at the time of approval of a Quadrant Plan
under DCC 18.61.050(K).
d. Platting. Neighborhood Parks shall be platted as part of the first phase subdivision in an
approved Quadrant Plan.
5. Regional Park Development Standards.
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EXHIBIT "B"
a. The La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area may include one Regional Park. The
Regional Park may be developed in Neighborhood 3 or 4.
b. Size Standard. The Regional Park shall be between 10 and 25 acres in size.
c. The location of a Regional Park shall be determined during the quadrant planning of
Neighborhoods 3 and/or 4.
d. If the Regional Park is located at the intersection of the central collector and a
neighborhood collector at the center of a Neighborhood, it may replace the required
Neighborhood Park.
e. Siting Standards.
i. The Regional Park shall have direct access to either a collector street and an arterial
street or the central collector and a neighborhood collector street.
ii. The Regional Park shall have direct access to a paved multi -use path.
I. Open Space District. The purpose of this district is to provide two types of open space in the
Neighborhood Planning Area. Perimeter Open Space is located adjacent to Huntington and
Burgess Roads, Highway 97, and between existing residential lots west of Neighborhood 4.
Perimeter Open Space will provide visual and noise screening and locations for multi -use paths.
Corridor Open Space divides the four Neighborhoods, helps to maintain a rural feeling and
contains unpaved multi -use paths.
1. Perimeter Open Space Uses Permitted Outright.
e. Open space.
f. Multi -use path.
2. Corridor Open Space Uses Permitted Outright.
a. Open space.
b. Multi -use path.
g. Picnic area.
h. Benches along multi -use path.
i. Park or playground managed by the La Pine Park District or a Neighborhood Planning
Area homeowners association.
3. Uses Permitted Subject to an Open Space Management Plan under the provision of DCC
18.61.050(I)(4).
a. Vegetation management for wildfire hazard reduction.
b. Vegetation management for wildlife habitat enhancement.
c. Landscaped earthen berm.
4. Open Space Management Plan.
a. An open space management plan shall be prepared for each Quadrant as a component
of a Quadrant Plan. The plan shall be implemented as a condition of approval for the
final plat of the first phase of any development in a Quadrant. The open space
management plan shall identify the funding source and management responsibility for
zoned open space.
J. Quadrant Plan.
1. Plan Approval Required. Prior to issuance of a building permit, approval of a tentative plan
or initiation of development including streets or placement of utilities within a
Neighborhood or Quadrant, a Quadrant Plan shall be approved according to the provisions
of DCC 18.61.050.
2. Eligibility to Submit an Application. Deschutes County will accept a Quadrant Plan
application from a developer who has an agreement with Deschutes County of intent to
purchase land in the Quadrant. The County may also prepare a Quadrant Plan.
3. Application Requirements. All applications shall include the following elements.
a. Zoning Plan, drawn to scale, showing the boundaries of the proposed zones and the
acres in each zone.
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b. Transportation Plan, drawn to scale, including locations of street rights of way for
central collector, neighborhood collector and local streets, block configurations and
connections with adjacent Quadrants.
c. Non -motorized Circulation Plan showing locations of sidewalks paved and unpaved
multi -use paths and where they will connect to adjacent Quadrants0
d. Open Space and Park Plan, drawn to scale, defining boundaries for the open space
district and Neighborhood or Regional Parks where applicableb10.
e. Open Space Management Plan.
f. Utility Plan, drawn to scale, identifying location and specifications for sewer and water
facilities. The utility plan shall include a schedule of improvement initiation and
completion and a written narrative that explains or describes:
1. How the proposed water and sewer systems will be adequate to serve the type and
size of development planned.
2. How the proposed location and sizing of facilities will be consistent with existing
and planned facilities.
3. How adequate water flow volumes will be provided to meet fire flow and domestic
demands.
g. Proposed design guidelines and process for reviewing and approving buildings for
conformance with the guidelines. Notwithstanding DCC 23.40.020(F)(1)(g), and this
requirement, no design guidelines shall be required for Quadrant 1 c.
h. A plan showing the zone boundaries for Neighborhood General and Neighborhood
Center Districts.
i. A plan showing the proposed locations and dimensions of road rights-of-way.
j. A written burden of proof statement with findings demonstrating conformance with the
goals and policies of The Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, DCC 23.40.020, the
applicable sections of DCC 18.61, and any other applicable provisions of DCC Title
18.
k. A proposal for deed restrictions, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs), and a
homeowners association. Notwithstanding DCC 23.40.020(F)(1)(g) and (h), no
proposal for deed restrictions, CCRs, and a homeowners association shall be required
with an application for a quadrant plan for Quadrant lc.
4. Quadrant Plan Approval. Approval of a Quadrant Plan is a land use action and shall be
reviewed under the provisions of DCC 22.20.020. Notwithstanding the order of hearings
bodies listed under DCC 22.24.020(A),_Quadrant Plans shall be subject to a public hearing
before the Deschutes County Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall make
the decision to approve or deny an application for a quadrant plan. The Board of County
Commissioners will act as the hearings body on an appeal of such a decision. An appeal of
a quadrant plan decision shall be considered pursuant to DCC Chapter 22.32, Appeals. A
Quadrant Plan may be approved subject to conditions with findings that the following
criteria are met:
a. The Quadrant Plan contains all of the elements required in DCC 18.61.050(J)(3).
b. The Quadrant Plan conforms to the policies in the Deschutes County Comprehensive
Plan, DCC 23.36.052.
c. There is adequate sewer and water capacity to serve the development planned for the
Quadrant and agreements to provide service have been signed with appropriate water
and sewer districts or providers.
d. The streets proposed in the Quadrant Transportation Plan conform to the general
location and connection requirements of the La Pine Neighborhood Street Plan, Figure
15 in the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, DCC 23.36.052. The proposed street
design conforms to the standards in DCC Title 17, Table 2 for the La Pine
Neighborhood Planning Area. -Final locations of road rights-of-way approved under a
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f.
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EXHIBIT "B"
quadrant plan will be determined through the process for approval of a tentative plat
under DCC Title 17.
The paved and unpaved multi -use paths are located within or adjacent to the Perimeter
or Corridor Open Space as generally shown in the Non -Motorized Plan, Figure 16 in
the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, DCC .23.36.052
The open space in the Open Space and Park Plan conforms to the standards in
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, DCC 23.36.020(D) and general location
shown in the La Pine Neighborhood Parks and Open Space Plan, Figure 17 in the
Comprehensive Plan. DCC 23.36.052.
The Zoning Plan conforms to the following performance standards:
1. Neighborhood Commercial District. A minimum of two and a maximum of four
acres of Neighborhood Commercial District shall be established in Quadrant 3a or
3c. Alternatively, if Quadrant Plans for Quadrant 3a and 3c are approved at the
same time, the maximum area of Neighborhood Commercial District may be
divided between the two Quadrants. The Neighborhood Commercial zone shall be
located at the intersection of Huntington Road and the neighborhood collector that
bisects Neighborhood 3.
2. Community Facility District. Quadrant lc shall be zoned as Community Facility
District.
3. Community Facility Limited District. The portion of Quadrant 3a that is located
west of Huntington Road shall be zoned Community Facility Limited. A
maximum of 15 acres in the northwest section of Quadrant 4a may be zoned
Community Facility Limited.
4. Residential Center District. Each Quadrant except Quadrant 1 c and 1 d shall have a
Residential Center District with a minimum of three acres and a maximum of six
acres. The area of the Residential Center District is gross acres including public
rights of way. The Residential Center District shall be a contiguous area located so
that it is adjacent to both the central collector and the collector street that bisects
the Neighborhood.
5. Residential General District. The area zoned Residential General shall be the area
in each Quadrant that remains after the mandatory minimum Residential Center,
Neighborhood Parks and Open Space zoning is defined.
6. Neighborhood Park District. Where a Neighborhood Park is specified on the La
Pine Neighborhood Parks and Open Space Plan (Figure 17 in the Deschutes
County Comprehensive Plan, DCC 23.36.052, the Quadrant Plan shall zone a
minimum of two acres and a maximum of five acres as Neighborhood Park
District. The Neighborhood Park District shall be located at the intersection of the
central collector and the neighborhood collector that that bisects the Neighborhood.
7. Open Space District. The Quadrant Plan shall designate the following minimum
areas as Open Space District:
i. Minimum 200 foot wide Corridor Open Space Buffer between Neighborhoods
1 and 2; 2 and 3; and 3 and 4.
ii. Minimum 200 foot wide Perimeter Open Space adjacent to Highway 97.
iii. Minimum 75 foot wide Perimeter Open Space adjacent to Huntington and
Burgess Roads.
iv. Minimum 50 foot wide Perimeter Open Space on the west edge of Quadrants
4a and 4c.
8. The proposed residential densities and lot sizes conform with the requirements of
the Residential General and Residential Center Zones as further described as
follows in Tables 1 and 2:
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(Ord. 2003-028 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2003-005 § 1, 2003; Ord. 2001-044 § 3, 2001; Ord. 2001-037 § 2,
2001; Ord. 2000-015 § 2, 2000)
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EXHIBIT "C"
STAFF REPORT
FILE NUMBER
AND ORDINANCE
NUMBERS: TA -03-028
Ordinance 2003-028 amending Title 18 of the Deschutes County Zoning Code,
Chapter 18.04, Definitions; and Chapter 18.61, Neighborhood Planning Area.
Ordinance 2003-029 amending Title 17 of the Deschutes County Subdivision
Code, Chapter 17.36, Frontage.
DESCHUTES
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONER'S
HEARING DATE: September 24, 2003
APPLICANT: Pahlisch Homes, Inc.
PLANNING STAFF: Christy Morgan, Assistant Planner
REQUEST: Amendments to the Deschutes County Code, Titles 17 and 18, for the La Pine
Neighborhood Planning Area.
SUMMARY: This Staff Report provides findings to support new descriptive text and
development policies in the Deschutes County Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances to allow lot widths of 35 feet for detached zero -lot line development
in the La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area — Residential Center District.
Additional findings support adding outdoor recreational storage areas as a
conditional use within the La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area — Residential
General District.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18, DESCHUTES ZONING ORDINANCE
Chapter 18.04, Definitions, of the Deschutes County Zoning Ordinance — proposed amendments are
attached as Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 2003-028
Chapter 18.61.050.C. Neighborhood Planning Area — Residential General District of the Deschutes
County Zoning Ordinance — proposed amendments are attached as Exhibit "B" to Ordinance No. 2003-
28.
Chapter 18.61.050.D.1.a and 18.61.050.D.3.a, Neighborhood Planning Area — Residential Center
District of the Deschutes County Zoning Ordinance — proposed amendments are attached as Exhibit
"B" to Ordinance No. 2003-028.
Staff Report — File No. TA -03-5
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17, DESCHUTES COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Chapter 17.36.180, Design Standards — Frontage, of the Deschutes County Subdivision Ordinance —
proposed amendment is attached as Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 2003-029.
BACKGROUND
In 1996, Deschutes County began a Regional Problem Solving process to address multiple issues in
South Deschutes County through a collaborative approach. One of the means of addressing these
multiple issues was to establish a new neighborhood between Wickiup Junction and La Pine and to
provide incentives for new development in this area, which is now known as the Neighborhood
Planning Area.
In order to start development of the Neighborhood Planning Area, Deschutes County entered into a
contract with Pahlisch Homes. Part of Pahlisch's plan (for Quadrant 2) in the first phase is to build
detached zero -lot line single family homes. To facilitate development, the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2003-077, which amended DCC 18.61.050, Table 2, to create a lot
width standard of 35 feet for detached -zero lot line development within the Residential Center District of
the Neighborhood Planning Area.
Since the adoption of Ordinance 2003-077, staff has discovered that there are inconsistencies between
the recently passed ordinance and existing standards in DCC 18.61.050, Permitted Uses Outright, and
DCC 17.36.180, Lot Frontage requirements. To correct these inconsistencies, Pahlisch Homes
requests a text amendment to the Deschutes County Zoning (Title 18) and Subdivision (Title 17)
Ordinances. In addition, Pahlisch Homes is requesting a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
allow for centralized outdoor recreational equipment storage areas within the Neighborhood Planning
Area as a conditional use.
STAFF FINDINGS REGARDING TITLE 17 OF THE DESCHUTES COUNTY SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE AND TITLE 18 OF THE DESCHUTES COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE.
Findings: Detached Zero -Lot Line Single Family Development:
The Deschutes County Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 17.36.180, Lot Frontage, requires that "each
lot or parcel shall abut upon a public road for at least 50 feet, except for lots or parcels fronting on the
bulb of a cul-de-sac, then the minimum frontage shall be 30 feet..." In addition, DCC 18.61.050,
Neighborhood Planning Area, allows for town homes, duplexes and triplexes, but not detached zero -lot
line single family dwellings.
Ordinance 2003-077 amended DCC 18.61.050, Table 2, to allow lot widths of "35' for detached zero lot
line development..." within the Residential Center of the Neighborhood Planning Area. Thus, additional
amendments need to be made to the text of DCC 17.36.180, which does not currently allow lot widths
of 35' for detached zero -lot line development in the Neighborhood Planning Area.
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In addition, staff recommends that the following amendments be made to ensure that the intent of
Ordinance 2003-077 is carried out:
1) For clarification of what is meant by detached zero -lot line development, amend DCC 18.04,
Definitions, to add:
"Dwelling, single family — zero lot line" in the La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area
means a detached building containing one dwelling unit and designed for occupancy
by one family only where one or more of the building's sides coincide with a lot line,
not including manufactured homes and such temporary structures as tents, teepees,
travel trailers and other similar structures.
2) Amend DCC 18.61.050. D. 1, Neighborhood Planning Area — Residential Center District, Uses
Permitted Outright, as follows, to add detached, zero -lot line development as a use permitted outright:
a. Single Family Dwellinq - Zero Lot Line, town home, duplex or triplex.
3) Amend DCC 18.61.050.D.3, Conditional Uses Permitted, as follows, to add the underlined section, to
clarify that detached, zero -lot line development is not to be considered a conditional use as are all
other single-family dwellings:
3. Conditional uses permitted. The following uses and their accessory
uses are permitted subject to applicable provisions of DCC 18.61
and DCC 18.116, Supplementary Provisions, DCC 18.124, Site
Plan Review, and DCC 18.128, Conditional Use:
a. Single-family dwelling, including "Class A" manufactured home,
except as permitted in 18.61.050.D.1.a.
Findings: Outdoor Recreational Equipment Storage Areas
Pahlisch Homes has made application to the County for a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
allow for centralized outdoor recreational equipment storage areas, specifically within the Residential
General District of the Neighborhood Planning Area, as a conditional use. Currently, the Zoning
Ordinance does not include a definition for "outdoor recreational equipment storage area," nor is such a
use allowed.
The proposed amendments would allow residents to store outdoor/recreational equipment in a
centralized location within the Neighborhood Planning Area so that private yard space is not used for
storage purposes. This would also ensure that storage is properly screened and compatible with
surrounding uses. The establishment of such an outdoor recreational equipment storage area would
require approval of a Conditional Use Permit, subject to Site Plan review which addresses site design,
operating characteristics of the use, adequacy of transportation access to the site, and the natural and
physical features of the site, as well as general compatibility issues with the surrounding uses.
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Staff recommends that the following amendments be made to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for
outdoor recreational equipment storage areas:
1). Amend DCC 18.04 to define outdoor recreational equipment storage areas, as follows:
"Outdoor Recreational Equipment Storage Area" means a covered
or uncovered outdoor storage area for recreational play or
sporting equipment which may include, but is not limited to: recreational
vehicles as defined by DCC Chapter 18.04., boats, jet skis, snowmobiles, golf carts,
motorbikes and dog sleds.
2) Amend DCC 18.61.050.C, as follows, to add the underlined text to allow outdoor recreational
equipment storage areas as a conditional use, subject to site plan review, in the Residential
General District of the Neighborhood Planning Area:
3. Conditional Uses Permitted. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted subject to
applicable provisions of DCC 18.61 and DCC 18.116, Supplementary Provisions, DCC 18.124,
Site Plan Review, and DCC 18.128, Conditional Use:
a. Home occupation as defined in DCC 18.04.
b. Outdoor Recreational Equipment Storage area as defined in DCC Chapter 18.04.
In order to commence development in the Neighborhood Planning Area, DCC 18.61.050.J. requires
that a Quadrant Plan be submitted prior to the issuance of any building permits. Pahlish Homes is
ready to submit a Quadrant Plan that includes a proposal to build detached zero -lot line dwellings with
lot frontages of 35 feet, as well as centralized outdoor recreational equipment storage areas. The
proposed Quadrant Plan cannot be approved by the County until amendments to the DCC Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances are made. Staff is therefore recommending that the proposed amendments
be adopted by with an emergency clause.
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT:
The Deschutes County Planning Commission held a work session to discuss the proposed amendments
on August 14, 2003. Subsequent to the Planning Commission work session, notice of a public hearing
before the Planning Commission was sent to Bulletin Newspaper and was posted at the County
Courthouse, the Deschutes County Community Development Department, and the Deschutes County
Clerks Office. The notice was also posted on the Deschutes County Web Page. The notices included
the County Web Page address as well as a staff contact phone number. Interested individuals were
invited to get more information and be involved in the process. The public hearing was held on August
28, 2003, to discuss the proposed amendments.
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