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Lincoln City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

34 NELSCOTT PLAN NP DISTRICT

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Prior legislation: Ords. 2008-18, 2009-02, 2009-05, 2010-06, 2011-11, 2014-29, 2016-05, 2016-20, 2019-14, 2019-21, 2019-24, 2019-29, 2020-03 and 2020-05.

§ 17.34.010 Purpose.

The Nelscott plan district (NPD) is established to provide for the integration of residential, commercial, and recreational uses in a well-planned, pedestrian-oriented, mixed use environment. The purpose of the district is to provide maximum flexibility in land use while protecting the unique character of Nelscott.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6)

§ 17.34.020 Nelscott plan district subdistricts.

The NP district consists of three subdistricts as shown on the Zoning Map in Exhibit A attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter.
A. 
Nelscott Business District (NBD). The intent of this zoning subdistrict is to encourage and enhance the traditional character of the Nelscott commercial core along Highway 101 and to concentrate the businesses in a pedestrian-friendly manner. The emphasis in this subdistrict is on providing retail, commercial, and personal services for the neighboring residents and visitors.
B. 
Nelscott Cottage Residential (NCR). The intent of this zoning subdistrict is to encourage and enhance the traditional character of the Nelscott residential areas located west of Highway 101. The emphasis in this subdistrict is on preserving and protecting the traditional cottage heritage in a family-friendly, pedestrian-oriented environment.
C. 
Nelscott Beachside Mixed Use (NBMU). The intent of this zoning subdistrict is to provide for a variety of small-scale beach-oriented commercial and residential uses in a family-friendly environment.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6)

§ 17.34.030 Permitted uses. [1]

Table 17.34.030-1 identifies the land uses allowed in the each of the three Nelscott subdistricts. Uses permitted are identified with "P"; those that are allowed subject to conditional use permit approval are identified with "C"; prohibited uses are identified with "N."
Table 17.34.030-1 – Land Uses Allowed in Nelscott
Uses
Subdistrict
Use Categories
Business District
Cottage Residential
Beachside Mixed Use
Residential Categories
Single-unit dwelling
P
P
P
Attached single-unit dwelling
P
N
P
Duplex
P
P
P
Accessory dwelling unit, subject to the provisions of LCMC § 17.80.110
P
P
P
Multi-unit dwellings
P
N
P
Residential use of commercial lands (see LCMC § 17.80.230)
P
N
P
Mixed use
P
N
P
Manufactured homes and prefabricated structures
P
P
P
Conversions, subject to LCMC § 17.80.190 and as defined in LCMC § 17.08.010
P
N
P
Affordable housing, subject to LCMC § 17.80.200 and as defined in LCMC § 17.08.010
P
P
P
Single-room occupancy, with one such structure allowed per lot or parcel and a maximum of six single-occupancy room units in the structure
P
P
P
Commercial Categories
Drive-up/drive-in/drive-through (drive-up windows, ATMs, similar uses/facilities)
– lawfully existing as of June 1, 2008
– new or expanded use
P
N
N
N
N
N
Walk-up windows, ATMs, similar uses/facilities
P
N
P
Bed and breakfast inn, subject to the provisions of LCMC § 17.80.060
P
P
P
Educational services, not a school (e.g., tutoring or similar services)
P
P
P
Entertainment, major event
P
N
P
Overnight accommodations, except bed and breakfast inns
P
N
P
Offices
P
N
P
Outdoor recreation, commercial
C
N
C
Surface parking lot, except for public facilities and parking as an accessory use
C
C
C
Vehicle servicing or vehicle repair
N
N
N
Retail sales and service, excluding drive-up
P
N
P
Retail sales and service, greater than 60,000 square feet
N
N
N
Retail marijuana facility, subject to the provisions of LCMC § 17.80.130
P
N
N
Self-service storage
N
N
N
Short-term rentals, subject to LCMC § 17.80.050 and to the license requirements of Chapter 5.14 LCMC
P
N
P
Mobile food units and mobile food pods, subject to the provisions of LCMC § 17.80.170
P
N
P
Indoor commercial recreation establishments
P
N
N
Industrial Categories
Industrial service, excluding drive-up
– fully enclosed (e.g., office)
– not enclosed
C
N
N
N
N
N
Manufacturing and production in conjunction with an allowed commercial use
– fully enclosed
– not enclosed
C
N
N
N
N
N
Warehouse and freight movement
N
N
N
Waste-related, except as accessory to a primary permitted use
N
N
N
Wholesale sales
– fully enclosed
– not enclosed
C
N
N
N
N
N
Institutional Categories
Basic utilities
P
P
P
Colleges
C
N
N
Government use
P
C
C
Child care centers, family child care homes, or residential homes
P
P
P
Nursing home, assisted living facility, hospital, rest home, sanitarium, and similar uses
C
N
N
Parks and open space
– pedestrian amenities
– parks and recreation facilities
– other open space
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Places of worship1
C
C
C
Schools
C
C
C
Other Categories
Accessory structures/uses (with a permitted use or approved conditional use)
P
P
P
Special event as an accessory use
P
N
P
Community gardens and market gardens not larger than 12,500 square feet, in accordance with the standards of LCMC § 17.80.080
P
P
P
Animals and gardens, subject to the provisions of LCMC § 17.80.080
P
P
P
Radio and television transmitter towers
C
C
C
Wireless communications facilities
N
N
N
Essential emergency communications, early warning and associated emergency facilities
P
P
P
Transportation uses
P
P
P
Emergency shelters, subject to LCMC § 17.80.220 and as defined in LCMC § 17.08.010
P
P
P
Notes:
1. Together with accessory uses as specified in LCMC § 17.80.160.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6; Ord. 2022-25 § 30; Ord. 2022-38 § 12; Ord. 2023-24 § 13; Ord. 2023-26 § 20; Ord. 2024-13 § 4)
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Code reviser's note: Ord. 2020-05 added "Mobile food units..." to the previously existing Table 17.34.050.A. This use was inadvertently not included in Ord. 2020-10, but it has been added to this table per the intent of the city.

§ 17.34.040 Development standards.

Table 17.34.040-1 – Development Standards
Standard
Business District
Cottage Residential
Beachside Mixed Use
Minimum Lot Area* (square feet)
*Development must conform to lot width, depth, yard setback and coverage standards
– Detached single-unit dwelling
– Attached single-unit
– Other structures
3,750 sq. ft.
3,750 sq. ft.
3,750 sq. ft.
3,750 sq. ft.
Not applicable
3,750 sq. ft.
3,750 sq. ft.
3,750 sq. ft.
3,750 sq. ft.
Minimum Dwelling Unit Density
– Single-unit dwelling and duplex
None
None
None
– Multi-unit dwelling1
Subject to Chapter 17.20 LCMC
Not applicable
Subject to Chapter 17.20 LCMC
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.
35 ft.
50 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth
50 ft.
50 ft.
50 ft.
Maximum Building Height
45 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.
Maximum Building Coverage
90%
35%2
80%
Minimum Setbacks
Front, street, side, and rear property lines, except garage or carport entrances
0 ft., except as required for utility easements; single-unit dwellings (detached or attached) subject to NCR standards
5 ft.
10 ft.; single-unit dwellings (detached or attached) subject to NCR standards
Garage/carport entrance setback from front and street property lines
20 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
Building setback from alley or walkway
5 ft.
5 ft.
Not applicable
Notes:
1. Multi-unit dwellings must meet the design standards of LCMC § 17.74.130.
2. For lawfully created, pre-existing lots between 3,000 and 4,000 square feet, the maximum building coverage is 40 percent. For lawfully created, pre-existing lots smaller than 3,000 square feet, the maximum building coverage is 50 percent.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6; Ord. 2022-25 § 31; Ord. 2023-26 § 21)

§ 17.34.050 Reserved.

(Ord. 2020-10 § 6)

§ 17.34.060 Landscaping.

Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.55 LCMC.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6)

§ 17.34.070 Signs.

Signs shall be allowed subject to the provisions of Chapters 9.34 and 17.72 LCMC.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6; Ord. 2020-14 § 2)

§ 17.34.080 Supplementary regulations and exceptions.

Supplementary regulations and exceptions shall be adhered to in accordance with Chapter 17.52 LCMC.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6)

§ 17.34.090 Off-street parking and loading.

Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.56 LCMC.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6; Ord. 2020-13 § 16)

§ 17.34.100 Design standards.

Design standards shall be adhered to in accordance with Chapter 17.74 LCMC.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6)

§ 17.34.110 Restrictions.

Repealed by Ord. 2023-04.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6)

§ 17.34.120 Conflicts.

Repealed by Ord. 2023-04.
(Ord. 2020-10 § 6)