Chapter 18.10
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
18.10.040 Classification of zones.
18.10.070 Zoning of annexed areas.
18.10.010 Compliance.
A lot may be used and a structure or part of a structure constructed, reconstructed, altered, occupied, or used only as this title permits. No lot, yard, or off-street parking space existing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall be reduced below the minimum requirements of this title. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 2.1), 1998)
18.10.020 Interpretation.
If conditions imposed by any provision of this title are less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other applicable regulation, the provision that is more restrictive shall apply. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 2.2), 1998)
18.10.030 Severability.
The provisions of this title are severable. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase is ruled by a court to be invalid, the ruling shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this title. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 2.3), 1998)
18.10.040 Classification of zones.
For purposes of this title the following zones are established:
|
Zone |
Abbreviation |
|
Suburban Residential |
SR |
|
Low Density Residential |
R-1 |
|
Medium Density Residential |
R-2 |
|
High Density Residential |
R-3 |
|
Neighborhood Commercial |
C-1 |
|
General Commercial |
C-2 |
|
Waterfront Commercial |
WC |
|
Waterfront Mixed Use Overlay Zone |
WM overlay |
|
Light Industrial |
M-2 |
|
Heavy Industrial |
M-1 |
|
Watershed |
W |
(Ord. 1040 § 2 (c, d), 2007; Ord. 1020 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 2.4), 1998)
18.10.050 Zoning map.
The zones established by this title are indicated on a map titled “zoning map of the city of Rainier, Oregon” which is hereby adopted by reference. A certified copy of the zoning map, including any amendments thereto, shall be maintained in the office of the city recorder. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 2.5), 1998)
18.10.060 Zone boundaries.
Unless otherwise specified, zone boundaries shall follow section lines, subdivision lines, lot lines, centerlines of streets, alleys, or railroad rights-of-way, or such lines extended. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 2.6), 1998)
18.10.070 Zoning of annexed areas.
City zoning will be applied upon annexation of land to the city. The city will attempt to apply zoning which is most similar to the county zone. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 2.7), 1998)