Central Point City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
24 R-2, RESIDENTIAL TWO-FAMILY DISTRICT
§ 17.24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the R-2 district is to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life at a slightly higher density than that permitted in the R-1 district, and also to provide opportunities for the development of lower cost duplex and attached dwellings. Where this district is applied to areas of existing single-family homes, the intent is to preserve the low density neighborhood character, promote continued home maintenance and rehabilitation, and allow replacement housing at slightly higher densities that is compatible with the overall character of the neighborhood.
(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981)
§ 17.24.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-2 district:
Residential. The following residential uses are permitted subject to compliance with all the code requirements such as lot coverage, setbacks, etc., and the density standards in Section 17.24.055:
A.
Single-family detached dwellings;
B.
Single-family manufactured home, as defined in Section 17.08.010, and subject to the following conditions:
1.
The manufactured home shall be multi-sectional and enclose a space of not less than one thousand square feet;
2.
The manufactured home shall be placed on an excavated and back-filled foundation and enclosed at the perimeter such that the manufactured home is located not more than twelve inches above grade;
3.
The manufactured home shall have a pitched roof, with a minimum slope of three feet in height for each twelve feet in width;
4.
The manufactured home shall have exterior siding and roofing which in color, material and appearance is similar to the exterior siding and roofing material commonly used on residential dwellings within Central Point or which is comparable to the predominant materials used on surrounding dwellings as determined by the city;
5.
The manufactured home shall be certified by the manufacturer to have an exterior thermal envelope meeting performance standards which reduce levels equivalent to the performance standards required of single-family dwellings constructed under the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010;
6.
The manufactured home shall have a garage or carport constructed of like material. The city may require an attached or detached garage in lieu of a carport where such is consistent with the predominant construction of dwellings in the immediately surrounding area;
7.
In addition to the foregoing, a manufactured home and the lot upon which it is sited shall comply with any and all development standards, architectural requirements and minimum size requirements with which conventional single-family residential dwellings on the same lot would be required to comply;
C.
Duplex and single-family attached dwellings;
D.
Public schools, parochial schools, kindergartens, but not including business, dance, music, art, trade, technical or similar schools;
E.
Churches and similar religious institutions;
F.
Public parks and recreational facilities;
G.
Developer's project office and sales office including mobile homes and trailers adapted to that purpose during construction of the project only;
H.
Residential facilities, as that term is defined in ORS 197.660(1); provided, however, the city may require an applicant proposed to site a residential facility to supply the city with a copy of the entire application and supporting documentation for state licensing of the facility, except for information which is exempt from public disclosure under ORS 192.496 to 192.530;
I.
Residential homes;
J.
Accessory dwelling unit subject to the requirements in Chapter 17.77;
K.
Other uses not specified in this or any other district, if the planning commission finds them to be similar to those listed above and compatible with other permitted uses and with the intent of the R-2 district as provided in Section 17.60.140.
(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1615 § 31, 1989; Ord. 1684 § 33, 1993; Ord. 1691 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1912(Exh. 1), 2008; Ord. 1972 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2014 § 2, 2015; Ord. 2034 § 4(part), 2017; Ord. 2064 § 7, 2020)
§ 17.24.030 Conditional uses (R-2).
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-2 district when authorized by the planning commission in accordance with Chapter 17.76:
A.
Rest homes, nursing homes and convalescent homes;
B.
Private recreational uses and facilities that are compatible with the residential neighborhood, but not including such intensive commercial uses as golf courses and driving ranges, race tracks, amusement parks and similar activities;
C.
Public and public utility buildings, structures and uses, but not including corporation, storage or repair yards, warehouses and similar uses;
D.
Service, fraternal and lodge organizations;
E.
Dwelling groups composed of single-family and/or duplex dwellings; provided, that there shall be at least 3,000 square feet of lot area for each single-family detached dwelling and at least 5,000 square feet for each duplex or attached dwelling;
F.
Mobile and manufactured home subdivisions;
G.
Public and parochial early childhood development preschools, nursery schools or day care centers;
H.
The temporary placement of mobile homes on single lots for the purpose of providing full-time care for the infirm, subject to the provisions of § 17.60.055.
(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1530 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1551 § 3, 1985; Ord. 1615 § 32, 1989; Ord. 1684 § 34, 1993; Ord. 2136, 1/8/2026)
§ 17.24.040 Height regulations.
No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five feet in height in an R-2 district.
(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981)
§ 17.24.050 Development standards (R-2)
A.
Conventional Zoning.
1.
Lot Area. The lot area shall be a minimum of 6,000 square feet with corner lots being a minimum of 7,000 square feet.
2.
Lot Width. The minimum width of a lot shall be 60 feet, with corner lots being a minimum of 70 feet in width.
3.
Lot Depth. No requirements.
4.
Front Yard. The front yard shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
5.
Side Yard. Side yards shall be a minimum of five feet per story. Side yards abutting a street shall be a minimum of 10 feet; provided, that side yards abutting streets shall comply with the following:
a.
Sight distance and clear vision area requirements set forth in the public works standards;
b.
Special setback rules set forth in § 17.60.090; and
c.
For structures or a part of any structure served by a driveway located on the side yard, the minimum side yard setback, for that part of the structure serving the driveway, such as a garage or carport, shall be 20 feet.
6.
Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
7.
Notwithstanding the yard requirements above and depending on the location of the lot, special setback requirements may apply as specified in § 17.60.090.
B.
Performance Zoning. With the exception of the density requirements in § 17.24.055, at the discretion of the applicant, a development application within the R-2 zoning district shall be subject to the following site development standards:
1.
The normal base zone requirements as identified in this chapter; or
2.
The TOD-LMR site development and design requirements as set forth in Chapter 17.65, TOD Overlay.
(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1615 § 24, 1989; Ord. 1723 § 3, 1995; Ord. 1738 § 3, 1996; Ord. 1972 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2034 § 4(part), 2017; Ord. 2100 § 6, 2023; Ord. 2136, 1/8/2026)
§ 17.24.055 Density.
All development within the R-2 district shall comply with the following minimum and maximum density requirements:
A.
Minimum density: six units per net acre; and
B.
Maximum density: twelve units per net acre.
The term "net acre" is defined as the project area less all dedicated public areas.
(Ord. 1912 § 2, 2008)
§ 17.24.060 Lot coverage.
The maximum permitted aggregate building coverage in an R-2 district shall be fifty percent of the lot area.
(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981)
§ 17.24.070 Special yards and distances between buildings.
A.
The distance between any principal building and detached accessory building shall be a minimum of ten feet.
B.
An inner court providing access to double-row dwelling group units shall be a minimum of twenty feet.
C.
The distance between principal buildings on the same lot shall be a minimum of one-half the sum of the height of both buildings, and in no case shall the distance be less than twelve feet.
(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981)
§ 17.24.080 Restrictions on additional dwelling units on a single lot.
No additional dwelling units, as defined in this title, shall be constructed on a single lot upon which there is an existing dwelling unit or units, unless all of the requirements of this chapter are met, and:
A.
Unoccupied and unobstructed access, designed and constructed in accordance with the Standard Specifications and Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction Manual, shall be provided from the street fronting the lot to the rear dwelling or dwellings on the lot; and
B.
Primary access to each dwelling unit is not gained through an alley for either pedestrians or vehicles.
(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1615 § 39, 1989; Ord. 1684 § 35, 1993)
