In interpreting and applying this ordinance, these provisions shall be considered the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. (5/98)

A.

Building permits required. No building shall be constructed or structure erected without receiving the appropriate building permit. "Building permit" shall include electrical, mechanical, structural, foundation and similar types of permits issued by the appropriate building codes agency. (5/98)

B.

Completion of a structure. It shall be a violation of this ordinance if: (11/21)

1.

Any structure is occupied or put to use prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy or final inspection approval. (11/21)

2.

A certificate of occupancy or final inspection approval has not been received prior to the expiration date of the building permit. (11/21)

3.

Construction activity occurs beyond the expiration date of the building permit. (11/21)

Violations are subject to the provision of section 1.102.06. (11/21)

A.

Legal lot. A parcel is a legal lot of record for purposes of this ordinance when the lot conforms to all zoning requirements, subdivision requirements, and comprehensive plan provisions in effect on the date when a recorded deed or contract creating the separate lot or parcel was signed by the parties to the deed or contract. (5/98)

B.

Separate legal lot. A lot or parcel which is a separate legal lot or parcel prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall remain a separate legal lot regardless of ownership. (5/98)

C.

Development of a lot of record. The use or development of any legal lot of record shall be subject to the regulations applied to the property when such development or use begins, irrespective of the lot width, street frontage, depth or area, but subject to all other regulations. (5/98)

A.

Access required. All uses shall be located on property having access to a public street. "Access to a public street" is defined as a minimum of 20 feet of frontage on one of the following: (5/98)

1.

Public street. A public street with a right-of-way not less than 20 feet wide that is unobstructed, has been graveled or paved, and is open for public use to the property. (5/98)

2.

Private street. A private street may be used to access a public street when compliance with section 2.302.02.F is demonstrated. (10/02)

3.

Private access easement. A private access easement of not less than 20 feet where the access easement connects the property to a public street and the easement is improved to the minimum standards of section 2.302.08. (5/98)

A.

Solar devices permitted. The use of solar energy systems, including solar collectors, storage facilities, and distribution components for space heating and cooling and domestic water heating, is permitted within all zones. (5/98)

B.

Height exceptions. Solar collectors and the equipment used for the mounting and operation of such collectors, where necessary, may be elevated above the height limitation in residential zones. (5/98)

Nothing in this ordinance shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any building or structure declared unsafe by proper authority. (5/98)

All structures and uses shall be entirely situated on a single lot with the following provisions: (5/98)

A.

Condominiums. Structures allowed under the unit ownership law (ORS 91.400 et seq.) shall be excepted from this requirement. (5/98)

B.

Zero lot line. Buildings that are attached at a common property line, or which are detached and located immediately adjacent to a property line, and which meet all requirements of the building code as separate buildings shall be considered separate. (5/98)

C.

Portable structures restricted. Portable structures housing nonresidential uses are prohibited except when used for a permitted temporary business or when used as an addition to an existing business located in a permanent structure and when erected and operated in accordance with all applicable building and fire codes and city sewer and water standards. (5/98)

In addition to any partitioning or subdivision requirements in the ordinance, no lot held under separate ownership shall be divided or altered so that it does not meet the requirements in this ordinance. If a lot does not meet such requirements at the time this ordinance is adopted, it shall not be divided or altered in such a manner that the lot is less in conformity with these regulations in any respect. (5/98)