HomeMy WebLinkAboutFull application consolidated set - R-O uses changeSec. 38.300.100. - Residential zoning districts—Intent and purpose.
The intent and purpose of the residential zoning districts is to establish areas within the city that are primarily residential in character and to set forth certain minimum standards for development within those areas. The residential districts also allow complementary non-residential uses. The purpose in having more than one residential district is to provide opportunities for a variety of housing types and arrangements within the community while providing a basic level of predictability. There is a presumption that the uses set forth for each district will be compatible with each other when the standards of this chapter are met and any applicable conditions of approval have been satisfied. The presumption of compatibility may be overcome by a showing of specific evidence through the development review process that proves a development to be non-compliant with applicable standards.
Additional requirements for development apply within overlay districts. All development is subject to section 38.100.050. Residential density is correlated with many community goals and objectives that are contained in the city's adopted growth policy, as well as many standards and purposes of this chapter. Section 38.320.020 and Table 38.320.030 sets standards for minimum densities in residential districts
which will advance these goals, objectives, and purposes.
G. Residential-office district (R-O). The intent of the R-O residential-office district is to provide for and encourage the development of multi-household, and apartment development, short term rentals and compatible professional offices and businesses including small scale retail and walk-in service providers that would blend well with adjacent land uses. These purposes are accomplished by:
1. Providing for a mixture of housing types, including single and multi-household dwellings to serve the varying needs of the community's residents.
2. Providing for an opportunity for commercial business development that is compatible
with the adjacent residences in scale. The intent is to provide for smaller scale retail
and walk-in service activities frequently required by neighborhood residents on a day
to day basis while still maintaining compatibility with adjacent residential land uses.
Design standards emphasizing pedestrian oriented design are important elements of
this district.
3. Providing for an opportunity for the development of short-term rentals, including Types 1-
3, in mixed use or multi-household developments within existing transitional zoning while
preserving neighborhood character and encouraging economic activity and diversity.
Use of this zone is appropriate for areas characterized by office, small neighborhood commercial and or multi-household development; including short-term rentals; and/or areas
along arterial corridors or transitional areas between residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Sec. 38.310.030. - Authorized uses—Residential zoning districts.
Table 38.310.030.A Permitted general and group residential uses in residential zoning districts
Table clarifications:
1. Uses: P = Principal uses; C = Conditional uses; S = Special uses; A = Accessory uses; — = Uses which
are not permitted.
2. If a * appears after the use, then the use is defined in article 7.
3. Where a code section is referenced after the use, then the use is subject to the additional standards
specific to the subject use in that code section.
4. If a number appears in the box, then the use may be allowed subject to development condition(s)
described in the footnotes immediately following the table.
Uses Zoning Districts
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O
1 RMH
General residential
Accessory dwelling units* - attached (38.360.040) P P P P P P P —
Accessory dwelling units* - detached (38.360.040) S S P P P P P —
Apartments/apartment building* — — — — P P P —
Cottage housing (38.360.110)* P P P P P P P P
Manufactured homes on permanent
foundations(38.360.160)* P P P P P P P P
Manufactured home communities* — — — — — — — P
Single-household dwelling (38.360.210) P P P P P P P P
Two-household dwelling (38.360.210) — — P P P P P —
Three household dwelling or four-household dwelling
(38.360.210) — — — P P P P —
Townhouses* & rowhouses* (two attached
units)(38.360.240) P 2 P2 P P P P P P 3
Townhouses* & rowhouses* (five attached units or less)
(38.360.240) — — — P 3 P P P —
Townhouses* & rowhouses* (more than five attached units)
(38.360.240) — — — — P P P —
Group residential
Community residential facilities* with eight or fewer
residents P P P P P P P P
Community residential facilities* serving nine or more
residents — — — S P P P —
Cooperative household* S S S P P P P S
Family day care home* P P P P P P P P
Group day care home* P P P P P P P P
Group living (38.360.150)* P P P P P P P P
Lodging houses* — — — S P P P —
Transitional and emergency housing (38.360.135)* and
related services S S S S S S S S
Notes:
1. The primary use of a lot, as measured by building area, permitted in the R-O district is determined by the underlying growth policy land use designation. Where the district lies over a residential growth policy designation the primary use shall be non-office uses; where the district lies over a non-residential designation the primary use shall be office and other non-residential uses. Primary use shall be measured by percentage of building floor area. Multi-household, apartment development and short term rentals may be located on any floor.
2. In the R-S, R-1, and RMH district townhomes are only allowed when utilized to satisfy the requirements of division 38.380, Affordable Housing. May only be utilized in developments subject to division 38.380 of this article.
3. In the R-3 district, townhouse groups must not exceed 120 feet in total width.
Table 38.310.030.B
Permitted accessory and non-residential uses in residential zoning districts
Table clarifications:
1. Uses: P = Principal uses; C = Conditional uses; S = Special uses; A = Accessory uses; — = Uses which
are not permitted.
2. If a * appears after the use, then the use is defined in article 7.
3. Where a code section is referenced after the use, then the use is subject to the additional standards
specific to the subject use in that code section.
4. If a number appears in the box, then the use may be allowed subject to development condition(s)
described in the footnotes immediately following the table.
Uses
Zoning Districts
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O 1 RMH
Accessory uses
Essential services Type I* A A A A A A A A
Guest house* A A A A A A A —
Home-based businesses (38.360.140) * A/S A/S A/S A/S A/S A/S A/S A/S
Other buildings and structures typically accessory to
authorized uses A A A A A A A A
Private or jointly owned recreational facilities A A A A A A A A
Signs*, subject to article 5 of this chapter A A A A A A A A
Temporary buildings and yards incidental to
A A A A A A A A
Temporary sales and office buildings A A A A A A A A
Non-residential uses
Agricultural uses* on 2.5 acres or more (38.360.260) P — — — — — — —
Agricultural uses* on less than 2.5 acres (38.360.260) C — — — — — — —
Bed and breakfast* C C C C P P P —
Commercial stable (38.360.220) C — — — — — — —
Community centers* C C C C C C P C
Day care centers* S S S P P P P S
Essential services Type II* P P P P P P P P
Essential services Type III* 2 C C C C C C C C
Short Term Rental (Type 1)* P P P P P P P —
Short Term Rental (Type 2)* — — P P P P P —
Short Term Rental (Type 3)* — — — — — — P —
Golf courses C C — — — — — —
Offices* — — — — S 3 S 3 P —
Public and private parks P P P P P P P P
Medical offices, clinics, and centers* — — — — C C 3 P —
Recreational vehicle parks (38.360.200)* C — — — — — — P
Restaurant — — — — — P 4 — —
Retail — — — — — P 4 P 5 —
Uses approved as part of a PUD per division 38.380 of
this article
C C C C C C C C
Veterinary uses S — — — — — — —
Notes:
1. The primary use of a lot, as measured by building area, permitted in the R-O district is determined by the underlying growth policy land use designation. Where the district lies over a residential growth policy designation the primary use shall be non-office uses; where the district lies over a non-residential designation the primary use shall be office and other non-residential uses. Primary use shall be measured by percentage of building floor area.
2. Only allowed when service may not be provided from an alternative site or a less intensive installation or set of installations.
3. Only when in conjunction with dwellings.
4. Subject uses are limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area and only allowed on street corner sites within a mixed-use building featuring residential units next to and/or above subject uses.
5. Retail uses are limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area and only allowed on the first and second floors within a mixed-use building.
Sec. 38.320.030. - Form and intensity standards—residential districts.
Table 38.320.030.A Minimum and maximum lot area
Table clarification:
1. Where a code reference or link appears after the form and intensity topic, the use is subject to
standards set forth in that section or chapter.
2. If a number appears in the box, refer to the development condition with the corresponding number
immediately following the table. If there are multiple numbers, then all development conditions apply.
Use Type/Standard
Zoning District
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Minimum lot area per dwelling (square feet) 1 (38.320.020.A)
Single-household dwelling 5,000
1
5,000
1
4,000
1
4,000
2
5,000
1
4,000
2
5,000
1
3,000
1
4,000
1
3,000
1
Single-household dwelling (only for dwellings
to satisfy minimum requirements of division
38.380 of this chapter)
2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700
Two-household dwellings — — 6,000 5,000
2
6,000
5,000
2
6,000
5,000 6,000 —
Two household dwellings (only for dwellings
to satisfy minimum requirements of division
38.380 of this chapter)
— — 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 —
Lot area per dwelling in three- or four-
household dwelling configurations — — — 3,000 3,000 None 3,000 —
Lot area per dwelling in three- or four-
household dwelling configurations (only for
dwellings to satisfy minimum requirements of
division 38.380 of this chapter)
— — — 2,500 2,500 None 2,500 —
Townhouses & rowhouses — — 3,000
3
3,000
4
3,000
4
None 3,000
4
—
Townhouses & rowhouses (only for dwellings
to satisfy minimum requirements of division
38.380 of this chapter)
2,500
4
2,500
4
2,500
4
2,500
4
2,500
4 None 2,500
4 2,500
Apartments—First dwelling — — — — 5,000 None 5,000 —
Apartments—Each dwelling after the first — — — — 1,200 None 1,200 —
Apartments—Each dwelling after the first
(only for dwellings to satisfy minimum
requirements of division 38.380 of this
chapter)
— — — — 900 None 900 —
Additional area required for an accessory
dwelling unit
1,000
5 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 None 1,000 —
All other uses 5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1 None 5,000
1
5,000
1
Maximum lot area (net acres) (38.320.020.A)
Residential use — — — 2.5 6 2.5 6 2.5 6 2.5 6 —
Notes:
1. In order to comply with the standards contained in this chapter, lot area in excess of the required minimum may be needed (for corner lots, parking, landscaping or large residential structures, for example), and may be necessary for property adjacent to watercourses, ridgelines, or other environmental features in order to provide an appropriate buildable area on the lot.
2. When the lot is adjacent to an alley and vehicle access is taken only from that alley.
3. Per townhouse lot or rowhouse dwelling.
4. For townhouse or rowhouse clusters, the lot area per dwelling may be averaged within the cluster.
5. Extra lot size requirement does not apply when R-S lots are larger than 6,000 square feet.
6. Departures from the maximum lot size requirements may be allowed where the planned development fits into the context of the neighborhood and proposed pedestrian and vehicular circulation measures meet community objectives.
Table 38.320.030.B Minimum lot width (feet)
Table clarification:
1. Where a code reference or link appears after the form and intensity topic, the use is subject to
standards set forth in that section or chapter.
2. If a number appears in the box, refer to the development condition with the corresponding number
immediately following the table. If there are multiple numbers, then all development conditions apply.
Use Type/Standard
Zoning District
R-
S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Single-household dwelling 50 50/40
1
50/40
1 50/40 1 50/35 1 35/25 1,2 50/40 1 50/40
1
Single-household dwelling
(only for dwellings to satisfy
requirements of division
38.380 of this chapter)
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Two household dwelling — — 60/50
1 60/40 1 50/40 1 50/40 1 50/50 1 —
Accessory dwelling unit 3 50 50/40 60/50 60/50 1 50/40 1 None 4 60/50 1 —
1 1
Dwellings in three- or four-
household dwelling
configurations
- - — 60 60 None 2,4 60 —
Townhouses 30 30 30
Width of
interior
units ,2
Width of
interior
units ,2
Width of
interior
units ,2
Width of
interior
units ,2
—
All other uses 50 50 50 50 50 None 2,4 50 50
Notes:
1. When the lot is adjacent to an alley and vehicle access is taken only from that alley.
2. Lot width is subject to section 38.400.090. Lot widths of 25 feet or less may jeopardize compliance with standards for legal and physical access, street trees, on-street parking, garage design, drive access width and placement, and utilities. Home design and size will be restricted as a result. Mitigation measures may be required for placement and separation of public and private utilities.
3. Second dwellings in accessory buildings are subject to all restrictions in this chapter relating to accessory buildings. Lot area and width must be provided as if the dwelling were attached to the principal use. Dwellings to be developed under this option are subject to section 38.360.040.
4. Lot widths may be variable provided they are sized and shaped sufficient to accommodate permitted uses and conform to applicable design and density standards.
Figure 38.320.030.1.
Minimum setback to an individual, garage oriented to the street
Table 38.320.030.C
Density, building height, and setbacks
Table clarification:
1. Where a code reference or link appears after the form and intensity topic, the use is subject to
standards set forth in that section or chapter.
2. If a number appears in the box, refer to the development condition with the corresponding number
immediately following the table. If there are multiple numbers, then all development conditions apply.
Use Type/Standard
Zoning District
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Density, floor area and lot coverage
Density, minimum
(dwellings per net acre)
(38.320.020.B)
2 5 5 5 8 8 1 6 5
Lot coverage, maximum 2 25% 40% 3 40% 3 40% 3 50% 3 - — 40% 3
(38.320.020.C.1)
Floor area ratio, maximum 4
(38.320.020.C.3) 0.45:1 0.5:1 0.75:1 1:1 1.5:1 — 1.5:1 —
Maximum building height (feet) (38.320.020.E)
Roof pitch in feet R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Less than 3:12 24 24 24 32 34 44 5 34 24
3:12 or greater but less than 6:12 30 28 28 38 38 48 5 38 28
6:12 or greater but less than 9:12 34 32 32 40 42 52 5 42 32
Equal to or greater than 9:12 38 36 36 42 44 54 5 44 36
Minimum setbacks (feet) (38.320.020.F)
Front setback 15 6 15 15 15 15 15 7 15 15
Setback to an individual garage
oriented to the street 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8
Rear setback 20 6 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Side setback 5 6 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 9
Notes:
1. The minimum density in the R-5 zone is eight dwelling units per "gross" acre.
2. In all residential zoning districts for those lots used to satisfy the requirements of division 38.380, not more than 60 percent of the lot area can be covered by principal and accessory buildings. When a larger lot has a portion of its total dwellings subject to the requirements of division 38.380, either directly or inherited from a previous subdivision, the portion used for those dwellings may have up to 60 percent of the lot area covered by principal and accessory buildings.
3. The maximum lot coverage for townhouses and rowhouses:
a. R-1, R-2, R-3, and RMH districts: 50 percent.
b. R-4 and townhouses complying with affordable housing provisions of division 38.380 of this chapter: 85 percent.
4. Floor area ratio adjustments:
a. For townhouse developments, the floor area ratio standard applies to all townhouse lots. Designated common area specifically associated with the townhouses may be used as applicable site area in determining compliance with the floor area ratio requirement.
b. Dwellings used to satisfy requirements of division 38.380 of this chapter are allowed a 25 percent increase in allowable floor area ratio.
5. An area, not to exceed a total of ten percent of the building footprint, may extend above the maximum building height by up to 12 feet. Such elements may include stair or elevator penthouses, service elements, or habitable area and must be set back from the edge of the building by at least five feet (see Figure 38.320.030.1 below for an example) to reduce the visibility of such feature.
Figure 38.320.030.2.
Limited exceptions to height limits for elevator or stair penthouses or similar features are permitted
provided they occupy no more than ten percent of building's footprint and are setback from the edge
of the building by at least five feet to reduce their visibility from the ground level.
6. All barns, stables or permanent corrals must be set back not less than 100 feet from any
residence or public road and not less than 50 feet from any property line.
7. Porches and covered entries in the R-5 district may project as allowed 38.350.050.
8. All vehicle entrances, oriented to the street, into garages shall be no closer than 20 feet to a property line, unless explicitly authorized otherwise under this chapter.
9. No side setback is required for the interior walls of townhouses.
Sec. 38.300.100. - Residential zoning districts—Intent and purpose.
The intent and purpose of the residential zoning districts is to establish areas within the city that are
primarily residential in character and to set forth certain minimum standards for development within those
areas. The residential districts also allow complementary non-residential uses. The purpose in having
more than one residential district is to provide opportunities for a variety of housing types and
arrangements within the community while providing a basic level of predictability. There is a presumption
that the uses set forth for each district will be compatible with each other when the standards of this
chapter are met and any applicable conditions of approval have been satisfied. The presumption of
compatibility may be overcome by a showing of specific evidence through the development review
process that proves a development to be non-compliant with applicable standards.
Additional requirements for development apply within overlay districts. All development is subject to
section 38.100.050. Residential density is correlated with many community goals and objectives that are
contained in the city's adopted growth policy, as well as many standards and purposes of this chapter.
Section 38.320.020 and Table 38.320.030 sets standards for minimum densities in residential districts
which will advance these goals, objectives, and purposes.
G. Residential-office district (R-O). The intent of the R-O residential-office district is to provide for
and encourage the development of multi-household, and apartment development, short term
rentals and compatible professional offices and businesses including small scale retail and
walk-in service providers that would blend well with adjacent land uses. These purposes are
accomplished by:
1. Providing for a mixture of housing types, including single and multi-household dwellings to
serve the varying needs of the community's residents.
2. Providing for an opportunity for commercial business development that is compatible
with the adjacent residences in scale. The intent is to provide for smaller scale retail
and walk-in service activities frequently required by neighborhood residents on a day
to day basis while still maintaining compatibility with adjacent residential land uses.
Design standards emphasizing pedestrian oriented design are important elements of
this district.
3. Providing for an opportunity for the development of short-term rentals, including Types 1-
3, in mixed use or multi-household developments within existing transitional zoning while
preserving neighborhood character and encouraging economic activity and diversity.
Use of this zone is appropriate for areas characterized by office, small neighborhood
commercial and or multi-household development; including short-term rentals; and/or areas
along arterial corridors or transitional areas between residential neighborhoods and commercial
areas.
Sec. 38.310.030. - Authorized uses—Residential zoning districts.
Table 38.310.030.A
Permitted general and group residential uses in residential zoning districts
Table clarifications:
1. Uses: P = Principal uses; C = Conditional uses; S = Special uses; A = Accessory uses; — = Uses which
are not permitted.
2. If a * appears after the use, then the use is defined in article 7.
3. Where a code section is referenced after the use, then the use is subject to the additional standards
specific to the subject use in that code section.
4. If a number appears in the box, then the use may be allowed subject to development condition(s)
described in the footnotes immediately following the table.
Uses Zoning Districts
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O
1
RMH
General residential
Accessory dwelling units* - attached (38.360.040) P P P P P P P —
Accessory dwelling units* - detached (38.360.040) S S P P P P P —
Apartments/apartment building* — — — — P P P —
Cottage housing (38.360.110)* P P P P P P P P
Manufactured homes on permanent
foundations(38.360.160)* P P P P P P P P
Manufactured home communities* — — — — — — — P
Single-household dwelling (38.360.210) P P P P P P P P
Two-household dwelling (38.360.210) — — P P P P P —
Three household dwelling or four-household dwelling
(38.360.210) — — — P P P P —
Townhouses* & rowhouses* (two attached
units)(38.360.240) P 2 P2 P P P P P P 3
Townhouses* & rowhouses* (five attached units or less)
(38.360.240) — — — P 3 P P P —
Townhouses* & rowhouses* (more than five attached units)
(38.360.240) — — — — P P P —
Group residential
Community residential facilities* with eight or fewer
residents
P P P P P P P P
Community residential facilities* serving nine or more
residents — — — S P P P —
Cooperative household* S S S P P P P S
Family day care home* P P P P P P P P
Group day care home* P P P P P P P P
Group living (38.360.150)* P P P P P P P P
Lodging houses* — — — S P P P —
Transitional and emergency housing (38.360.135)* and
related services S S S S S S S S
Notes:
1. The primary use of a lot, as measured by building area, permitted in the R-O district is
determined by the underlying growth policy land use designation. Where the district lies over a
residential growth policy designation the primary use shall be non-office uses; where the district
lies over a non-residential designation the primary use shall be office and other non-residential
uses. Primary use shall be measured by percentage of building floor area. Multi-household,
apartment development and short term rentals may be located on any floor.
2. In the R-S, R-1, and RMH district townhomes are only allowed when utilized to satisfy the
requirements of division 38.380, Affordable Housing. May only be utilized in developments
subject to division 38.380 of this article.
3. In the R-3 district, townhouse groups must not exceed 120 feet in total width.
Table 38.310.030.B
Permitted accessory and non-residential uses in residential zoning districts
Table clarifications:
1. Uses: P = Principal uses; C = Conditional uses; S = Special uses; A = Accessory uses; — = Uses which
are not permitted.
2. If a * appears after the use, then the use is defined in article 7.
3. Where a code section is referenced after the use, then the use is subject to the additional standards
specific to the subject use in that code section.
4. If a number appears in the box, then the use may be allowed subject to development condition(s)
described in the footnotes immediately following the table.
Uses
Zoning Districts
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O 1 RMH
Accessory uses
Essential services Type I* A A A A A A A A
Guest house* A A A A A A A —
Home-based businesses (38.360.140) * A/S A/S A/S A/S A/S A/S A/S A/S
Other buildings and structures typically accessory to
authorized uses A A A A A A A A
Private or jointly owned recreational facilities A A A A A A A A
Signs*, subject to article 5 of this chapter A A A A A A A A
Temporary buildings and yards incidental to A A A A A A A A
Temporary sales and office buildings A A A A A A A A
Non-residential uses
Agricultural uses* on 2.5 acres or more (38.360.260) P — — — — — — —
Agricultural uses* on less than 2.5 acres (38.360.260) C — — — — — — —
Bed and breakfast* C C C C P P P —
Commercial stable (38.360.220) C — — — — — — —
Community centers* C C C C C C P C
Day care centers* S S S P P P P S
Essential services Type II* P P P P P P P P
Essential services Type III* 2 C C C C C C C C
Short Term Rental (Type 1)* P P P P P P P —
Short Term Rental (Type 2)* — — P P P P P —
Short Term Rental (Type 3)* — — — — — — P —
Golf courses C C — — — — — —
Offices* — — — — S 3 S 3 P —
Public and private parks P P P P P P P P
Medical offices, clinics, and centers* — — — — C C 3 P —
Recreational vehicle parks (38.360.200)* C — — — — — — P
Restaurant — — — — — P 4 — —
Retail — — — — — P 4 P 5 —
Uses approved as part of a PUD per division 38.380 of
this article
C C C C C C C C
Veterinary uses S — — — — — — —
Notes:
1. The primary use of a lot, as measured by building area, permitted in the R-O district is
determined by the underlying growth policy land use designation. Where the district lies over a
residential growth policy designation the primary use shall be non-office uses; where the district
lies over a non-residential designation the primary use shall be office and other non-residential
uses. Primary use shall be measured by percentage of building floor area.
2. Only allowed when service may not be provided from an alternative site or a less intensive
installation or set of installations.
3. Only when in conjunction with dwellings.
4. Subject uses are limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area and only allowed on street
corner sites within a mixed-use building featuring residential units next to and/or above subject
uses.
5. Retail uses are limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area and only allowed on the first and
second floors within a mixed-use building.
Sec. 38.320.030. - Form and intensity standards—residential districts.
Table 38.320.030.A
Minimum and maximum lot area
Table clarification:
1. Where a code reference or link appears after the form and intensity topic, the use is subject to
standards set forth in that section or chapter.
2. If a number appears in the box, refer to the development condition with the corresponding number
immediately following the table. If there are multiple numbers, then all development conditions apply.
Use Type/Standard
Zoning District
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Minimum lot area per dwelling (square feet) 1 (38.320.020.A)
Single-household dwelling 5,000
1
5,000
1
4,000
1
4,000
2
5,000
1
4,000
2
5,000
1
3,000
1
4,000
1
3,000
1
Single-household dwelling (only for dwellings
to satisfy minimum requirements of division
38.380 of this chapter)
2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700
Two-household dwellings — — 6,000 5,000
2
6,000
5,000
2
6,000
5,000 6,000 —
Two household dwellings (only for dwellings
to satisfy minimum requirements of division
38.380 of this chapter)
— — 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 —
Lot area per dwelling in three- or four-
household dwelling configurations — — — 3,000 3,000 None 3,000 —
Lot area per dwelling in three- or four-
household dwelling configurations (only for
dwellings to satisfy minimum requirements of
division 38.380 of this chapter)
— — — 2,500 2,500 None 2,500 —
Townhouses & rowhouses — — 3,000
3
3,000
4
3,000
4
None 3,000
4
—
Townhouses & rowhouses (only for dwellings
to satisfy minimum requirements of division
38.380 of this chapter)
2,500
4
2,500
4
2,500
4
2,500
4
2,500
4 None 2,500
4 2,500
Apartments—First dwelling — — — — 5,000 None 5,000 —
Apartments—Each dwelling after the first — — — — 1,200 None 1,200 —
Apartments—Each dwelling after the first
(only for dwellings to satisfy minimum
requirements of division 38.380 of this
chapter)
— — — — 900 None 900 —
Additional area required for an accessory
dwelling unit
1,000
5 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 None 1,000 —
All other uses 5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1 None 5,000
1
5,000
1
Maximum lot area (net acres) (38.320.020.A)
Residential use — — — 2.5 6 2.5 6 2.5 6 2.5 6 —
Notes:
1. In order to comply with the standards contained in this chapter, lot area in excess of the
required minimum may be needed (for corner lots, parking, landscaping or large residential
structures, for example), and may be necessary for property adjacent to watercourses,
ridgelines, or other environmental features in order to provide an appropriate buildable area on
the lot.
2. When the lot is adjacent to an alley and vehicle access is taken only from that alley.
3. Per townhouse lot or rowhouse dwelling.
4. For townhouse or rowhouse clusters, the lot area per dwelling may be averaged within the
cluster.
5. Extra lot size requirement does not apply when R-S lots are larger than 6,000 square feet.
6. Departures from the maximum lot size requirements may be allowed where the planned
development fits into the context of the neighborhood and proposed pedestrian and vehicular
circulation measures meet community objectives.
Table 38.320.030.B
Minimum lot width (feet)
Table clarification:
1. Where a code reference or link appears after the form and intensity topic, the use is subject to
standards set forth in that section or chapter.
2. If a number appears in the box, refer to the development condition with the corresponding number
immediately following the table. If there are multiple numbers, then all development conditions apply.
Use Type/Standard
Zoning District
R-
S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Single-household dwelling 50 50/40
1
50/40
1 50/40 1 50/35 1 35/25 1,2 50/40 1 50/40
1
Single-household dwelling
(only for dwellings to satisfy
requirements of division
38.380 of this chapter)
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Two household dwelling — — 60/50
1 60/40 1 50/40 1 50/40 1 50/50 1 —
Accessory dwelling unit 3 50 50/40 60/50 60/50 1 50/40 1 None 4 60/50 1 —
1 1
Dwellings in three- or four-
household dwelling
configurations
- - — 60 60 None 2,4 60 —
Townhouses 30 30 30
Width of
interior
units ,2
Width of
interior
units ,2
Width of
interior
units ,2
Width of
interior
units ,2
—
All other uses 50 50 50 50 50 None 2,4 50 50
Notes:
1. When the lot is adjacent to an alley and vehicle access is taken only from that alley.
2. Lot width is subject to section 38.400.090. Lot widths of 25 feet or less may jeopardize
compliance with standards for legal and physical access, street trees, on-street parking, garage
design, drive access width and placement, and utilities. Home design and size will be restricted
as a result. Mitigation measures may be required for placement and separation of public and
private utilities.
3. Second dwellings in accessory buildings are subject to all restrictions in this chapter relating to
accessory buildings. Lot area and width must be provided as if the dwelling were attached to the
principal use. Dwellings to be developed under this option are subject to section 38.360.040.
4. Lot widths may be variable provided they are sized and shaped sufficient to accommodate
permitted uses and conform to applicable design and density standards.
The linked image cannot be displayed. The file may have been moved, renamed, or deleted. Verify that the link points to the correct file and location.
Figure 38.320.030.1.
Minimum setback to an individual, garage oriented to the street
Table 38.320.030.C
Density, building height, and setbacks
Table clarification:
1. Where a code reference or link appears after the form and intensity topic, the use is subject to
standards set forth in that section or chapter.
2. If a number appears in the box, refer to the development condition with the corresponding number
immediately following the table. If there are multiple numbers, then all development conditions apply.
Use Type/Standard
Zoning District
R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Density, floor area and lot coverage
Density, minimum
(dwellings per net acre)
(38.320.020.B)
2 5 5 5 8 8 1 6 5
Lot coverage, maximum 2 25% 40% 3 40% 3 40% 3 50% 3 - — 40% 3
(38.320.020.C.1)
Floor area ratio, maximum 4
(38.320.020.C.3) 0.45:1 0.5:1 0.75:1 1:1 1.5:1 — 1.5:1 —
Maximum building height (feet) (38.320.020.E)
Roof pitch in feet R-S R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O RMH
Less than 3:12 24 24 24 32 34 44 5 34 24
3:12 or greater but less than 6:12 30 28 28 38 38 48 5 38 28
6:12 or greater but less than 9:12 34 32 32 40 42 52 5 42 32
Equal to or greater than 9:12 38 36 36 42 44 54 5 44 36
Minimum setbacks (feet) (38.320.020.F)
Front setback 15 6 15 15 15 15 15 7 15 15
Setback to an individual garage
oriented to the street 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8 20 8
Rear setback 20 6 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Side setback 5 6 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 9 5 9
Notes:
1. The minimum density in the R-5 zone is eight dwelling units per "gross" acre.
2. In all residential zoning districts for those lots used to satisfy the requirements of division
38.380, not more than 60 percent of the lot area can be covered by principal and accessory
buildings. When a larger lot has a portion of its total dwellings subject to the requirements of
division 38.380, either directly or inherited from a previous subdivision, the portion used for
those dwellings may have up to 60 percent of the lot area covered by principal and accessory
buildings.
3. The maximum lot coverage for townhouses and rowhouses:
a. R-1, R-2, R-3, and RMH districts: 50 percent.
b. R-4 and townhouses complying with affordable housing provisions of division 38.380 of this
chapter: 85 percent.
4. Floor area ratio adjustments:
a. For townhouse developments, the floor area ratio standard applies to all townhouse lots.
Designated common area specifically associated with the townhouses may be used as
applicable site area in determining compliance with the floor area ratio requirement.
b. Dwellings used to satisfy requirements of division 38.380 of this chapter are allowed a 25
percent increase in allowable floor area ratio.
5. An area, not to exceed a total of ten percent of the building footprint, may extend above the
maximum building height by up to 12 feet. Such elements may include stair or elevator
penthouses, service elements, or habitable area and must be set back from the edge of the
building by at least five feet (see Figure 38.320.030.1 below for an example) to reduce the
visibility of such feature.
Figure 38.320.030.2.
Limited exceptions to height limits for elevator or stair penthouses or similar features are permitted
provided they occupy no more than ten percent of building's footprint and are setback from the edge
of the building by at least five feet to reduce their visibility from the ground level.
6. All barns, stables or permanent corrals must be set back not less than 100 feet from any
residence or public road and not less than 50 feet from any property line.
7. Porches and covered entries in the R-5 district may project as allowed 38.350.050.
8. All vehicle entrances, oriented to the street, into garages shall be no closer than 20 feet to a
property line, unless explicitly authorized otherwise under this chapter.
9. No side setback is required for the interior walls of townhouses.
RO Zoning Text Amendment Checklist Narrative
Page 1 of 3
RO – RESIDENTIAL OFFICE
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT CHECKLIST NARRATIVE
a. Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How?
Response: Yes, the proposed revised text to the RO-Residential Office zoning
designation is in accordance with the Growth Policy (Bozeman Community Plan).
The Growth Policy strives to create a walkable community with “diverse mix of
activates” and “development should be integrated into neighborhoods” with a
“variety of housing and employment opportunities”.
b. Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s development and zoning codes and within
the jurisdiction of the City’ Fire and Police Departments securing safety from fire
and other dangers to the extent possible.
c. Will the new zoning promote public health, public safety and general welfare? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s development and zoning codes which was
developed to promote public health, public safety and general welfare.
d. Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage,
schools, parks, and other public requirements? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s infrastructure standards which is
designed to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage,
schools, parks, and other public requirements.
e. Will the new zoning provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s development and zoning codes which was
developed to provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air.
f. Will the amendment provide for the orderly development of the jurisdictional area? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s development and zoning codes which was
developed to provide for the orderly development of the jurisdictional area.
RO Zoning Text Amendment Checklist Narrative
Page 2 of 3
g. Will the amendment provide for the coordination of roads within subdivided land with
other roads, both existing and planned? How?
Response: Neutral. The proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district addresses land
use and development rather than subdivision of land.
h. Will the amendment provide for the dedication of land for roadways and for public utility
easements? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s infrastructure standards which is
designed to provide for the dedication of land for roadways and for public utility
easements as required.
i. Will the amendment provide for the improvement of roads? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s infrastructure standards which is
designed to provide for the improvement of roads if required.
j. Will the amendment provide for adequate open spaces for travel, light, air and recreation?
How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s development and zoning codes which was
developed to provide for adequate open spaces for travel, light, air and recreation.
k. Will the amendment provide for adequate transportation, water and drainage? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s infrastructure standards which is
designed to provide for adequate transportation, water and drainage.
l. Will the amendment provide for the regulation of sanitary facilities? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s infrastructure standards which is
designed to provide for the regulation of sanitary facilities.
m. Will the amendment provide for the avoidance or minimization of congestion? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s development and zoning codes which was
developed to avoid or minimize congestion. The proposed zone text amendment will
RO Zoning Text Amendment Checklist Narrative
Page 3 of 3
also encourage development of small neighborhood commercial/retail businesses
within walking distance of residences.
n. Will the amendment provide for the avoidance of subdivision which would involve
unnecessary environmental degradation and the avoidance of danger of injury to health,
safety or welfare by reason of natural hazard or the lack of water, drainage, access,
transportation, or other public services or would necessitate an excessive expenditure of
public funds for the supply of such services? How?
Response: Yes, development within the proposed RO-Residential Office zoning district
will be required to comply with the City’s development and zoning codes and the
City’s infrastructure standards which were developed to minimize unnecessary
environmental degradation and the avoidance of danger of injury to health, safety
or welfare by reason of natural hazard or the lack of water, drainage, access,
transportation, or other public services or would necessitate an excessive
expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services.
3. Provide language to be removed from the Unified Development Code in strikeout format
on the original pages if proposed, Provide new text and location to be inserted into the
Unified Development.
Response: The proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Code is included
in this submittal with the proposed deletion of text with strikeout and proposed
addition underlined and in red.
END OF NARRATIVE