Chapter 17.255 URBAN PUBLIC DISTRICT

Chapter 17.255
URBAN PUBLIC DISTRICT

Sections:

17.255.020 Land uses and permit requirements.

17.255.010 Purpose.

The urban public (UP) district is intended to accommodate public services and ancillary uses to accommodate residents and long-term visitors. [Ord. 541 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].

17.255.020 Land uses and permit requirements.

The permitted uses in the UP district include public facilities, public parks, playgrounds, open spaces, cemeteries, and natural resource preservation or enhancement, subject to the applicable provisions of this and other applicable provisions of this title.

Land uses and permit requirements are listed in Table 17.255.020. The table identifies those uses in the urban public district that are:

P = Permitted use;

C = Conditional use;

S = Permitted uses that are subject to special standards; or

X = Prohibited.

The applicable procedural requirements are found in Chapter 17.130 CBDC.

Table 17.255.020 – Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Residential
A single-unit dwelling in conjunction with a permitted use	P
Civic Use Types
Community facilities including but not limited to libraries and recreation facilities	P
Parking service	P
Government offices and related uses	P
Bus shelter	P
Educational services and related buildings	P
Commercial Use Types
Funeral and interment services – Cemetery	P
Dining establishments, only in conjunction with a permitted use	P
Other Uses
Park model parks (subject to standards at CBDC 17.322.040)	C/S
Single room occupancy	S
Other uses and development deemed by the director to be similar to and/or compatible with this table, the CBDC and state regulations	P
Uses Expressly Prohibited
All nonrelated uses	X
All marijuana related businesses	X

[Ord. 553 § 6, 2022; Ord. 550 § 4, 2022; Ord. 541 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].

17.255.030 Development standards.

(1) The development standards specified in Table 17.225.030 shall apply to land uses and structures in the UP district, unless otherwise specified for specific land uses noted in Table 17.255.020:

Table 17.255.030 – Development and Lot Standards
Standard
Density	Maximum 12 dua per gross acre
Minimum lot width	20 feet
Minimum lot depth	60 feet
Maximum lot coverage	75%
Maximum height	35 feet, not to exceed three stories
Minimum front setback	10 feet
Minimum rear setback	10 feet 20 feet abutting residential zone
Minimum side setback	0 feet but 10 feet abutting residential zones
Minimum street side setback	10 feet
Minimum rear setback	0 feet, or 10 feet abutting LDR zones

(2) Additional Development Standards.

(a) Features providing visual interest such as but not limited to windows, artwork, varied building materials, relief panels, trim, balconies, ledges or other techniques shall be used to provide visual interest to all building facades.

(b) Rooflines shall be a minimum of 4:12 for pitched roofs. Lower pitched roofs or parapet rooflines shall provide additional architectural detailing including but not limited to: cornice, cap, relief panels, bay windows, shade projections, rain protection, eaves, dormers, ledges or overhangs as approved by the director.

(c) Rain protection shall be located at the primary entrance that is effectively designed to provide a minimum of 50 square feet of rain protection. This protection may use a single or combination of techniques such as awning, eave, alcove, airlock, recessed entry or porte-cochere.

(d) Finished surfaces on building elevations shall emphasize use of architectural grade natural building products such as wood, masonry, metal, glass, stucco, fiber cement, cultured stone or other stone materials. Use of plywood, vinyl, plastic composites, fiberglass or similar are prohibited.

(e) A diverse use of color is encouraged to display individuality within the community. Finished surfaces suitable for painting shall incorporate a color palette of at least two colors consisting of a base color and an accent (trim color). Repetitive or predictable alternate color schemes are prohibited.

(f) Hardscaping (i.e., curb-to-facade sidewalks with pedestrian amenities) may be substituted in lieu of landscaping requirements subject to review and approval of the review authority.

(g) Outdoor storage must be screened from public view.

(3) Riparian Vegetation.

(a) Riparian vegetation surrounding Empire Lakes is considered significant habitat in the comprehensive plan. This habitat shall be protected by leaving the existing vegetation undisturbed to its full width, if possible, but at least to a width of 50 feet measured horizontally from the shoreline. If there is less than 50 feet of vegetation, all of it shall be protected. The shoreline shall be the line of nonaquatic vegetation.

(b) Water access, trails/paths, picnicking areas, or other recreation uses may be permitted if the activities are part of a master plan for the park, and if they constitute no more than a 20 percent cumulative reduction in the total vegetation surrounding the lake within the zoning designation.

(c) The riparian vegetation along the shoreline in the Eastside area will be protected based on Policy 23 of the Coos Bay estuary management plan. [Ord. 541 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].