In an R-2 zone, the following regulations shall apply.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 283 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 273 § 3.020 (part), 1998)

In an R-2 zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:

A.

Detached single-family dwellings, subject to the following development standards:

1.

Floor Area. A conventional dwelling shall have a minimum floor area of one thousand (1,000) square feet.

2.

Garage or Carport. The dwelling must have, and continuously maintain a garage or carport:

a.

Garage. The siding on the garage shall match the exterior appearance and color of the siding on the dwelling, or as otherwise approved by the planning commission. A detached garage shall comply with requirements for accessory buildings in Section 17.44.010 of this title.

b.

Carport. If a carport is built in lieu of a garage, the carport shall include an enclosed storage area with a minimum area of fifty (50) square feet or a separate accessory building with a minimum area of fifty (50) square feet. The siding on the carport shall match the exterior appearance and color of the siding on the dwelling, or as otherwise approved by the planning commission.

3.

Design Standards. All dwellings shall comply with the design feature requirements in Section 17.16.080 of this chapter.

B.

Manufactured home, subject to the following development standards:

1.

Floor Area. A manufactured home shall have a minimum floor area of one thousand (1,000) square feet.

2.

Garage or Carport. The dwelling must have, and continuously maintain a garage or carport:

a.

Garage. The siding on the garage shall match the exterior appearance and color of the siding on the dwelling, or as otherwise approved by the planning commission. A detached garage shall comply with requirements for accessory buildings in Section 17.44.010 of this title.

b.

Carport. If a carport is built in lieu of a garage, the carport shall include an enclosed storage area with a minimum area of fifty (50) square feet or a separate accessory building with a minimum area of fifty (50) square feet. The siding on the carport shall match the exterior appearance and color of the siding on the dwelling, or as otherwise approved by the planning commission.

3.

Design Standards. All manufactured homes shall comply with the design feature requirements in Section 17.16.080 of this chapter.

4.

Manufactured Home Standards. All manufactured homes shall comply with provisions of Section 17.44.100 of this title.

C.

Two-family dwelling, subject to the design standards in Section 17.16.080 and Section 17.16.100 and the site plan review provisions in Sections 17.76.010 to 17.76.060 of this title.

D.

Multifamily dwelling, subject to the design standards in Section 17.16.080 and Section 17.16.100 and the site plan review provisions in Sections 17.76.010 to 17.76.060 of this title.

E.

Any permitted use or conditional use proposed on a lot or parcel adjacent to the North Santiam River shall comply with the requirements of Section 17.44.120 and the site plan review provisions in Sections 17.76.010 to 17.76.060 of this title.

F.

Any other use permitted outright in the R-1 zone.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 283 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 273 § 3.020(A), 1998)

(Ord. No. 392, § 5, 2-14-2017)

In an R-2 zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted subject to the provisions of Sections 17.52.010 through 17.52.080 of this title and the site plan review provisions in Sections 17.76.010 to 17.76.060 of this title:

A.

Conditional use permitted in the R-1 zone;

B.

Manufactured home park.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 283 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 273 § 3.020(B), 1998)

(Ord. No. 392, § 6, 2-14-2017)

Except as provided in Section 17.44.010 of this title, the minimum lot size and width and the maximum lot coverage in the R-2 zone shall be as follows:

A.

Lot Size.

1.

For a single-family dwelling or manufactured home, the minimum lot area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.

2.

For a two-family dwelling, the minimum lot area shall be eight thousand (8,000) square feet.

3.

For a multifamily dwelling the minimum lot area shall be eight thousand (8,000) square feet for the first two dwelling units plus an additional three thousand (3,000) square feet for each additional dwelling unit.

B.

The minimum average lot width shall be fifty (50) feet for a single-family dwelling or manufactured home, seventy (70) feet for a two-family dwelling, and one hundred (100) feet for a multifamily dwelling.

C.

Maximum Lot Coverage.

1.

For a single-family dwelling or a manufactured home, buildings, including accessory buildings and temporary covered storage structures, shall not occupy more than forty (40) percent of the lot area.

2.

For a two-family dwelling, a multifamily dwelling, or other uses permitted in the R-2 zone, buildings, including accessory buildings and temporary covered storage structures, shall not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the lot area.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 283 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 273 § 3.020(C), 1998)

Except as provided in Section 17.52.030 of this title in an R-2 zone, no building or structure shall exceed a height of thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 283 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 273 § 3.020(D), 1998)

In an R-2 zone yards shall be as follows:

A.

The front yard and street side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet. However, the front yard or street side yard setback to the front of a garage shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. All setbacks shall be measured from property lines and shall not encroach upon the public right-of-way.

B.

Each interior side yard shall be a minimum of five feet for a one story building and seven and one-half feet for a building greater than one story.

C.

The rear yard shall be a minimum of five feet for a one story building and seven and one-half feet for a building greater than one story.

D.

Clear Vision Area. A clear vision area shall be preserved on corner lots as provided in Section 17.44.050 of this title.

E.

Setback requirements apply to all structures, including accessory buildings and temporary covered structures.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 283 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 273 § 3.020(E), 1998)

As specified in Section 17.44.060 of this title, including recreational vehicle parking restrictions in Section 17.44.020 of this title.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004)

Within the R-2 zone, all single-family dwellings, including manufactured homes, all duplexes and all multi-family residential housing units shall contain the following design standards:

A.

Attached or detached garage, or a carport.

B.

Gutters and down spouts;

C.

Design Features. All residential dwellings, including single-family dwellings, manufacture homes, duplexes and multi-family housing units, shall contain at least four of the following design elements on the front of the structure which faces a street and on any other side of the structure which faces a street to provide architectural relief:

1.

Dormers or gables.

2.

Bay or bow windows.

3.

Exterior shutters.

4.

Window trim (four-inch + wide).

5.

Recessed front entries. The entry shall be recessed at least four feet from the front wall.

6.

Recessed Garage. The garage shall be recessed at least four feet from the front wall.

7.

Recess or building wall off-sets in the building face (minimum two feet).

8.

Front porch at least two hundred (200) square feet, which may extend into the required front setback.

9.

Covered front entry area with pillars or posts.

10.

Roof with pitch equal to or greater than six feet in height per each twelve (12) feet in length.

11.

Front side exterior brickwork or masonry (minimum twenty-four (24) square feet).

12.

Permanent planter boxes with exterior brick, stone or masonry.

13.

Balcony.

14.

Eaves (minimum sixteen-inch eave).

15.

Decorate patterns on the exterior finish (e.g., scales/shingles, wainscoting, ornamentation and similar architectural design features).

16.

Decorative cornices.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004)

(Ord. No. 392, § 7, 2-14-2017)

If the subject property fronts a public street, the architectural front of the single-family home shall face the street.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004)

When more than one residential structure is to be placed on a lot or when a residential structure with two or more dwelling units is to be placed on a lot, the proposal must comply with the following development standards:

A.

Buffer. A buffer shall be provided on each side of a property. The buffer area shall be a minimum of five feet in width for a one story building and seven and one-half feet in width for a building taller than one story. The buffer shall contain a continuous fence or wall a minimum of three feet in height, supplemented with landscape planting, so as to effectively screen the property from adjoining residential properties. Buffer areas may not be used for building, parking, or driveways, unless the area is the most suitable location for a driveway. Buffers may be used for landscaping, sidewalks or pathways and for utility placement.

B.

Landscaping.

1.

All areas intended for use as part of the building project shall be completely and permanently landscaped except for buildings, areas used for refuse containers, and areas set aside for access driveways, off-street parking, sidewalks, and pathways.

2.

All landscaped and buffered areas shall be continually maintained in an attractive manner.

C.

Screening of Refuse Containers. Except for one- and two-family dwellings, any refuse container or disposal area visible from a public street or abutting property zoned R-1 or R-2 shall be screened from view by placement of a solid wood, concrete block or similar fence or evergreen hedge at least five feet in height.

D.

Fencing.

1.

Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited.

2.

Fences shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not remain in a condition of disrepair, including noticeable leaning, broken supports, missing sections, or replaced or supplemented with weeds or noxious vegetation.

E.

Parking.

1.

Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with the standards of Section 17.44.060 of this title.

2.

Off-street parking areas for residential structures with three or more dwelling units shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from property lines abutting a street and ten (10) feet from lots zoned either R-1 or R-2.

F.

Access Driveways. The location and improvement of an access driveway onto a public street shall meet the following requirements:

1.

Driveways shall have a width of ten (10) to sixteen (16) feet for one-way driveways and twenty (20) to thirty-two (32) feet for two-way driveways.

2.

There shall be a minimum separation of twenty-two (22) feet between driveways.

3.

Driveways shall be at least twenty (20) feet from the intersection with a minor street and thirty (30) feet from the intersection with an arterial or collector street.

4.

Driveway spacing, as well as driveways and driveway approaches, shall be consistent with the public works design standards as adopted by the City of Mill City.

(Ord. 339 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 320 § 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 283 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 273 § 3.020(F), 1998)

(Ord. No. 392, § 8, 2-14-2017)