Central Point, OR Zoning Ordinance

§ 17.72.010 Purpose.

The purpose of site plan and architectural review is to review the site, landscape, and architectural plans of the proposed use, structure or building to determine compliance with this title, and to promote the orderly and harmonious development of the city, the stability of land values and investments, and the general welfare, and to promote aesthetic considerations, and to help prevent impairment or depreciation of land values and development by the erection of structures or additions or alterations thereto without proper attention to site planning, landscaping and the aesthetic acceptability in relation to the development of neighboring properties.

(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 2100 § 19 (Exh. D), 2023)

§ 17.72.020 Applicability.

No permit required under Title 15, Buildings and Construction, shall be issued for a major or minor project, as defined in this section, unless an application for site plan and architectural review is submitted and approved, or approved with conditions, as set forth in this chapter.

Exempt Projects. Except as provided in subsection (B)(3) of this section, the following projects do not require site plan and architectural review:

Single-family detached residential structures;

Any multiple-family residential project containing three or less units;

Landscape plans, fences, when not part of a major project;

Storage sheds, patio covers, garages and carports, decks, gazebos, and similar nonoccupied structures used in conjunction with residential uses; and

Signs that conform to a previously approved master sign program for the project site.

Exempt projects are required to comply with all applicable development standards of this chapter.

Major Projects. The following are "major projects" for the purposes of the site plan and architectural review process and are subject to Type II procedural requirements as set forth in Chapter 17.05, Applications and Development Permit Review Procedures, unless the community development director refers it to a Type III in accordance with Section 17.05.400:

New construction, including private and public projects, that:

Includes a new building or building addition of five thousand square feet or more;

Includes the construction of a parking lot of ten or more parking spaces; or

Requires one or more variances or conditional use permits and, in the judgment of the director, will have a significant effect upon the aesthetic character of the city or the surrounding area;

Any attached residential project that contains four or more units;

Any minor project, as defined in subsection C of this section, that the director determines will significantly alter the character, appearance, or use of a building or site.

Minor Projects. Except when determined to be an exempt project or a major project pursuant to subsections A and B of this section respectively, the following are defined as "minor projects" for the purposes of site plan and architectural review, and are subject to the Type I procedural requirements of Chapter 17.05, Applications and Development Permit Review Procedures:

New construction, including private and public projects, that involves a new building or building addition of less than five thousand square feet;

Signs that meet all applicable standards as set forth in Section 17.75.050, Signage standards;

Exterior remodeling within the commercial or industrial zoning districts when not part of a major project;

Parking lots less than ten parking spaces;

Any project relating to the installation of cabinets containing communications service equipment or facilities owned and operated by a public utility and not subject to Section 17.60.040, Antenna standards;

Minor changes to the following:

Plans that have previously received site plan and architectural review approval;

Previously approved planned unit developments;

As used in this subsection, the term "minor" means a change that is of little visual significance, does not materially alter the appearance of previously approved improvements, does not propose to change the use of land, and does not alter the character of the structure involved. At the discretion of the director if it is determined that the cumulative effect of multiple minor changes would result in a major change, a new application for site plan and architectural review is required. All minor changes must comply with the development standards of this chapter.

(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1615 §§ 52, 54, 1989; Ord. 1684 § 63, 1993; Ord. 1702 § 3, 1994; Ord. 1717, 1995; Ord. 1730 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1745 § 1, 1996; Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 2100 § 19 (Exh. D), 2023)

§ 17.72.030 Information required.

General Submission Requirements.

Completed and signed application for site plan and architectural review on forms provided by the community development department, including all information and submittals listed on the form; and

The application fee as established in the most recent fee schedule approved by resolution of council.

Site Analysis Map.

Plan and/or map that includes the entire property and surrounding property to a distance sufficient to determine the project site's location in the city and the relationship between the project site and adjacent properties;

The location and width of all public and private streets, drives, sidewalks, pathways, rights-of-way and easements on the site and adjoining properties;

Existing structures, paved areas, drainage ways, ditches, streams, and wetlands;

The location, size and species of existing trees on the site that are greater than six inches in diameter at four feet above grade;

Flood risk zones mapped on the current flood insurance rate map (FIRM) published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Include any regulatory floodways and base flood elevation or base depth information as applicable;

North arrow, scale and the names and addresses of all persons listed as owners of the project site as listed on the most recently recorded property deed; and

Name and address of the project designer, surveyor, engineer and/or planner as applicable.

Proposed Site Plan. The site plan shall be drawn to scale and include the following information as applicable:

The proposed development site including entire property boundary, dimension and gross area;

Features on the site analysis map that are proposed to remain on the site;

The location and width of all public and private streets, drives, sidewalks, pathways, rights-of-way and easements;

The location and dimensions of existing and proposed structures, utilities, parking facilities and other improvements. Include setback dimensions on the site plan and area calculations for existing and proposed buildings on the site plan;

The location, type and area of stormwater treatment facilities, such as bioswales, detention basins, retention basins, etc.;

The location and dimensions of entrances and exits to the site for vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle access;

The location and dimensions of any proposed parking and vehicle circulation areas including striping, stalls and wheel stops where applicable;

Pedestrian and bicycle circulation areas, including sidewalks, internal pathways, pathway and connections to adjacent properties, bicycle lanes, parking facilities and trails;

Service areas for waste disposal, mail delivery and other loading and delivery areas;

10.

Common areas, plazas, outdoor seating, street furniture and other similar improvements, if any;

11.

Location, type and height of outdoor lighting;

12.

Existing or planned transit stops and/or other public or private transportation facilities; and

13.

Location, sizes, types of signs.

Architectural Drawings. Architectural drawings shall include the following as applicable:

Building elevations drawn to scale with dimensions;

Building materials, colors and type;

Name and contact information for the architect or designer.

Preliminary Grading Plan. The public works department may require a preliminary grading plan to address utility concerns, natural hazard impacts or other known or suspected geotechnical concerns.

Landscape Plan.

Proposed building envelope, parking lots, and other pavement areas relative to proposed landscape areas;

Street trees and planters located within the public right-of-way as required by Chapter 12.36;

Site landscape planters and landscaping required in accordance with Section 17.75.039(G), including:

Street frontage landscaping;

Adjacent land use/landscaping; and

Parking lot interior and perimeter landscaping.

Planting plan details including the location, size and species of plant materials at the time of planting and crown diameter at fifteen years' maturity;

Irrigation plan and details; and

Other information as deemed appropriate by the community development director. An arborist's report may require for mature trees.

Mobility Plan. A mobility plan is required to identify the multimodal transportation facilities and services available to provide for the transportation needs of future occupants and visitors to the proposed use. The purpose of the mobility plan is to assure occupants and visitors of the proposed development have access to transportation facilities and services, including the transportation disadvantaged and those who own or lease vehicles for personal or business use. Lack of parking facilities may not be applied as the basis for application denial; however, the plan may be used to require reasonable conditions of approval to provide for multimodal transportation connectivity from the site to nearby facilities when it can be found there is a rational nexus and the condition is proportional to the need generated. A mobility plan shall be a written and illustrated plan that addresses the following:

Location, number and dimensions of accessible parking spaces within two hundred feet of the building entrance as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act;

The location and number of vehicle parking spaces on the project site and within two thousand feet of the project site, including:

On-street spaces;

Off-street spaces in a public parking lot or parking garage; and

Shared off-street spaces with another private landowner. Include a copy of the written agreement or easement authorizing the shared parking arrangement;

The number of spaces to be equipped with electrical vehicle charging capacity;

The number of spaces with electrical vehicle charging stations and that are equipped with electrical vehicle charging capacity in accordance with Section 17.64.070;

Bicycle parking facility location and dimensions, including the number of spaces provided on the project site;

The location of the nearest transit stop(s), including the route number(s) and service frequency;

Planned public or private shuttle service to the site, if any;

The location and type of existing pedestrian and bicycle travel facilities, such as sidewalks, pedestrian accessways, bike lanes, trails, etc., that connect the project site to the nearest transit stop. Identify any unbuilt or disconnected sections in the existing network; and

For projects that do not include off-street parking in connection with the use, identify the proposed measures to bridge gaps in access to multimodal transportation facilities and services.

Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). A TIA shall be provided when required pursuant to Section 17.05.900.

Deed Restrictions. Copies of existing deed and any proposed deed restrictions or covenants.

Narrative with Findings of Fact. The applicant shall submit a letter or narrative report documenting compliance with applicable approval criteria in Section 17.72.040.

Other Information Determined by the Community Development Director. The city may require studies or exhibits prepared by qualified professionals to address specific site features or project impacts (e.g., traffic, noise, environmental features, natural hazards, etc.) as necessary to determine a proposal's conformance with the city's land development regulations in this code.

(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1685 § 65, 1993; Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 2100 § 19 (Exh. D), 2023; Ord. 2138, 2/26/2026)

§ 17.72.040 Approval criteria.

In approving, conditionally approving, or denying any site plan and architectural review application, the approving authority shall base its decision on compliance with the following criteria:

The application is complete in accordance with Section 17.72.030;

The proposal complies with all applicable provisions of the zoning district in which it is located including but not limited to setbacks, building height, lot area and dimensions, density and floor area, lot coverage, building design, etc.;

The proposal includes any required improvements needed to address nonconforming situations in accordance with Chapter 17.56;

The proposal complies with all design and development standards including but not limited to:

Chapter 17.75, Design and Development Standards;

Chapter 17.67, Design Standards–TOD Overlay;

Chapter 17.64, Off-Street Parking and Loading; and

Chapter 17.57, Fences;

The proposal complies with the city of Central Point Department of Public Works Department Standard Specifications and Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction;

The proposal provides for accessible and sufficient fire fighting facilities necessary to provide for the reasonable safety of life, limb and property, including, but not limited to, suitable gates, access roads and fire lanes so that all buildings on the premises are accessible to fire apparatus.

(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1684 § 67, 1993; Ord. 1702 § 4, 1994; Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 2100 § 19 (Exh. D), 2023)

§ 17.72.050 Conditions on site plan and architectural review approval.

The approving authority may attach to any site plan and architectural review approval given under this chapter specific conditions, or restrictions, deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare including, but not limited to, the following:

Construction and installation of any on-site or off-site improvements, including but not limited to sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, bikeways, street signs and street lights, traffic control signs and signals, water, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and park and recreation improvements. In requiring off-site improvements, the city shall find that the improvements are reasonably related to the development and would serve a public purpose such as mitigating the negative impact of the proposed development.

All improvements required under this subsection shall be made at the expense of the applicant, and shall conform to the provisions of the city of Central Point Department of Public Works Department Standard Specifications and Uniform Details for Public Works Construction. However, the city, in its discretion, may modify such standards and determine site-specific design, engineering and construction specifications when appropriate in the particular development;

An agreement by the owner of the property to waive, on his or her behalf, and on behalf of all future owners of the land, any objection to the formation of a local improvement district which may be formed in the future to provide any of the improvements specified in subsection A of this section;

An agreement by the owner of the property to enter into a written deferred improvement agreement providing that one or more of the improvements specified in subsection A of this section shall be made by the owner at some future time to be determined by the city;

Any agreement entered into pursuant to subsections B or C of this section shall be recorded in the county recorder's office and shall be intended to thereafter run with the land, so as to bind future owners of the lands affected to the conditions of the agreement. Any and all recording costs shall be the responsibility of the applicant; and

Any other conditions deemed by the city to be reasonable and necessary in the interests of the public health, safety or welfare.

(Ord. 1684 § 68, 1993; Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 2100 § 19 (Exh. D), 2023)

§ 17.72.060 Building permit issuance–Plan change.

No building permit will be issued for construction until an applicant receives all applicable land use and development approvals; and documentation is received by the planning department demonstrating that all applicable conditions of approval have been met.

Any proposed changes or modifications to approved plans shall be subject to Chapter 17.09, Modifications to Approved Plans and Conditions of Approval.

Any change or deviation from the plans approved by the approving authority without the written approval of the city per subsection B of this section shall be considered a violation.

(Ord. 1436 § 2(part), 1981; Ord. 1684 § 69, 1993; Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 2100 § 19 (Exh. D), 2023)

§ 17.72.070 Expiration.

A site plan approval shall lapse and become void one year following the date on which it became effective unless, prior to the expiration of one year, a building permit is issued by the building inspector and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion. The community development director may extend the site plan approval for an additional period of one year, subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.05, Applications and Development Permit Review Procedures.

If an established time limit for development expired and no extension has been granted, the site plan and architectural review approval shall be void.

(Ord. 1684 § 70, 1993; Ord. 1941 § 9, 2010; Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 2100 § 19 (Exh. D), 2023)

§ 17.72.080 Site plan and architectural review compliance–Certificate of occupancy.

The city may refuse issuance of a certificate of occupancy until the applicant for a site plan and architectural review application has completed all requirements and conditions in accordance with the plans approved by the approving authority. No person shall use or occupy a building or property unless such person has complied with all applicable requirements of this title, any conditions placed on the site plan and architectural review application, and has obtained a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 1684 § 71, 1993; Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 2100 § 19 (Exh. D), 2023)

Central Point City Zoning Code

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