Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.110 Residential Zones

The residential zones implement the single-family and higher density residential goals and policies and land use plan map designations of the comprehensive plan. They are intended to preserve land for housing and to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The zones are distinguished by the uses allowed and the intensity of development allowed. The differences in the zoning categories reflect the diversity of residential areas in the City. The limits on the intensity of uses and the development standards promote the desired character for the residential area. The standards are intended to provide certainty to property owners, developers and neighbors of what is allowed in the various categories.

1. Use Standards.
   The use standards are intended to create, and maintain single-family and higher density residential neighborhoods. They allow for some nonhousehold living uses but not to such an extent as to sacrifice the overall residential neighborhood image and character.
    
2. Development Standards.
   The development standards preserve the character of neighborhoods by providing six different zones with different densities and development standards. The development standards work together to promote desirable residential areas by addressing aesthetically pleasing environments, safety, privacy and recreational opportunities. The site development standards allow for flexibility of development while maintaining compatibility within the City's various neighborhoods. The development standards are generally written for houses on flat, regularly shaped lots. Other situations are addressed through special standards or exceptions.

Date Passed: Monday, May 8, 2006

Effective Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006

ORD C33830 Section 1