Monmouth City Zoning Code

Public and institutional buildings, except that the standard shall not apply to buildings that are not subject to design review; and

Commercial and mixed use buildings subject to design review.

The minimum and maximum setback standards in MCC § 18.70.030 are met;

Buildings have their primary entrance(s) oriented to (facing) the street. Building entrances may include entrances to individual units, lobby entrances, entrances oriented to pedestrian plazas, or breezeway/courtyard entrances (i.e., to a cluster of units or commercial spaces). Alternatively, a building may have its entrance facing a side yard when a direct pedestrian walkway not exceeding 20 feet in length is provided between the building entrance and the street right-of-way. On corner lots, buildings and their entrances shall be oriented to the street corner, as shown in Figure 18.90.050-1. Alternatively, a building entrance may be located away from the corner where the building corner is beveled, or incorporates other detailing to reduce the angular appearance of the building at the street corner.

Off-street parking, driveways or other vehicular circulation shall not be placed between a building and the street used to comply with subsection (2)(b) of this section. On corner lots, parking, driveways and other vehicle areas shall be prohibited between buildings and street corners.

Define and protect areas suitable for a wide range of light manufacturing and related activities;

Ensure that such activities are developed and maintained so as to be compatible with immediately surrounding land uses and the general community;

Provide standards and review procedures by which such compatibility can be assured.

To define and protect areas for manufacturing and related industrial activities;

To ensure that such activities are developed and maintained so as to be compatible with immediately surrounding land uses and the general community;

To provide standards and review procedures by which such compatibility can be assured.

Provide land for and encourage the grouping together of warehousing, manufacturing, and other industrial uses;

Ensure that such activities are developed and maintained so as to be compatible with immediately surrounding land uses and the general community;

Provide standards and review procedures by which such compatibility can be assured.

The fence or wall shall obstruct the storage from view on the sides of the property abutting or facing these zones and shall be at least six feet in height.

The fence or wall shall be of such material and design that it will reduce noise emanating from the site and shall be maintained in good condition and repair.

The fence or wall shall be free of advertising, graffiti, or extraneous markings.

Parking and loading areas;

Pedestrian walkway lighting;

Internal access road lighting;

Lighting of public entrances into buildings; and

Flood lights illuminating buildings or significant natural features.

City policy aims to locate access points to minimize traffic congestion, and maximum effort shall be made to avoid directing traffic into residential areas.

Description of the proposed use that includes, but is not limited to, information regarding the types of goods produced, manufacturing or fabrication processes, materials used for manufacturing, processing, and fabrication, number of employees, hours of operation, estimated truck and vehicular traffic volumes, noise impacts, and other information as required by the Planning Commission;

Vicinity Map. The vicinity map shall indicate the subject property, all surrounding properties within 1,000 feet, streams or drainage ways and roads;

Plot Plan. The plot plan shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet or at a larger scale and show the following:

Address and legal description of the property;

The fee established by the City to defray the costs of processing the design review;

Township range, section, and tax lot number;

A brief statement regarding the proposed water supply system;

A brief statement regarding the proposed sewage and waste disposal system; and

An outline of proposed deed restrictions or covenants.

Heat, Glare, and Light.

Noise. Noise emitted shall be consistent with the requirements of MMC 8.05.155, Maximum allowable noise limits.

Sewage. Adequate provision shall be made for the disposal of sewage and waste materials. Such provisions shall meet the requirements of the State Department of Environmental Quality.

General Standards. No activity shall be conducted that will cause the emission of noise, vibration, residue, discharge, or odor that is offensive to the community.

Zero-lot-line housing, existing only.

Accessory dwelling units, interior to an existing single detached dwelling only.

Manufactured homes; individual lots, existing housing only.

Townhouse.

Duplex and triplex.

Multiple dwelling housing.

Residential homes and facilities, as defined by this title.

Day care facilities, provided they are located within office buildings and do not exceed 1,500 square feet or serve more than 13 children.

Clubs, lodges, similar uses.

Government offices and facilities (administration, public safety, transportation, utilities, and similar uses).

Public parking lots and garages, Main Street excepted.

Private utilities.

Public and private educational facilities and trade schools, art, music, or dance studios, radio and television studios, excluding transmission towers.

Public parks and recreational facilities.

Libraries and senior and community centers.

Food carts and food cart pods.

Coffee shops, cafes and delicatessens which serve at least breakfast and/or lunch, and catering services.

Health and recreational facilities, such as exercise spas, gymnasiums, tennis and racquetball courts, saunas.

Entertainment (e.g., theaters, clubs, galleries, museums, amusement uses).

Hotels, motels.

Medical and dental offices, clinics and laboratories.

Mixed use development (housing and other permitted use)*.

Office uses (i.e., those not otherwise listed) and telecommuting centers.

Personal and professional services (e.g., flower or plant store, pet shop, hardware store, pharmacy, laundromats, and dry cleaners, barber shops and salons, banks and financial institutions, and similar uses).

Graphic arts, printing, blueprinting, photo processing or reproduction labs, publishing and book binding services, and testing laboratories and facilities, provided no operation shall be conducted or equipment used that would create hazards and/or noxious or offensive conditions.

Repair services (must be enclosed within building).

Retail trade and services.

Uses similar to those listed above subject to conditional use requirements, as applicable.

Hosted short-term rental use that meets the standards set forth in MCC § 5.65.025.

Not hosted short-term rental use for 45 days or fewer in a calendar year that meets the standards set forth in MCC § 5.65.025.

Minimum Setback. There is no minimum front yard setback required.

Frontage occupancy requirement: 75 percent.

Three or more attached townhomes on their own lots (i.e., townhomes subject to design review);

Duplex and triplex developments with more than one building (i.e., duplex and triplex developments subject to design review);

Multiple dwelling housing;

Public and institutional buildings, except that the standard shall not apply to buildings that are not subject to design review; and

Commercial and mixed use buildings subject to design review.

The minimum and maximum setback standards in MCC § 18.90.050 are met;

Buildings have their primary entrance(s) oriented to (facing) the street. Building entrances may include entrances to individual units, lobby entrances, entrances oriented to pedestrian plazas, or breezeway/courtyard entrances (i.e., to a cluster of units or commercial spaces). Alternatively, a building may have its entrance facing a side yard when a direct pedestrian walkway not exceeding 20 feet in length is provided between the building entrance and the street right-of-way. On corner lots, buildings and their entrances shall be oriented to the street corner, as shown in Figure 18.90.050-1. Alternatively, a building entrance may be located away from the corner where the building corner is beveled, or incorporates other detailing to reduce the angular appearance of the building at the street corner.

Off-street parking, driveways or other vehicular circulation shall not be placed between a building and the street used to comply with subsection (2)(b) of this section. On corner lots, parking, driveways and other vehicle areas shall be prohibited between buildings and street corners.

Three or more attached townhomes on their own lots (i.e., townhomes subject to design review);

Duplex and triplex developments with more than one building (i.e., duplex and triplex developments subject to design review);

Multiple dwelling housing;

Public and institutional buildings, except that the standard shall not apply to buildings that are not subject to design review;

Commercial and mixed use buildings subject to design review;

Substantial redevelopment of an existing building. For this section, substantial redevelopment is any expansion or addition that impacts more than 50 percent of the street-facing facade of the existing building. In the case of substantial redevelopment, only the portion of the building being redeveloped is subject to the standards in this section; and

For properties located within a historic district, please refer to the Historic Commission, Chapter 2.40 MCC.

Transparency – Windows and Entrances.

Defined Upper Story. Building elevations shall contain detailing that visually defines street-level storefronts from upper stories. This standard may be met through any of the following elements:

Building Articulation. All building elevations that orient to a public street or civic space must have at least one break in the wall plane every 25 feet of building length or width, as follows:

Pedestrian Shelters.

Mechanical Equipment. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be set back or screened behind a parapet wall so it is not visible from any public right-of-way or civic space. Where such placement and screening is not practicable, the City may approve painting of mechanical units in lieu of screening; such painting may consist of muted, earth-tone colors.

Exterior Building Materials. This standard applies to the exterior wall(s) of buildings that face a public street or civic space. Table 18.90.090.A lists building materials that are primary (P), secondary (S), accent (A), and not allowed (N).

Three or more attached townhomes on their own lots (i.e., townhomes subject to design review);

Duplex and triplex developments with more than one building (i.e., duplex and triplex developments subject to design review);

Multiple dwelling housing;

Public and institutional buildings, except that the standard shall not apply to buildings that are not subject to design review; and

Commercial and mixed use buildings subject to design review.

Substantial redevelopment of an existing building. For this section, "substantial redevelopment" is any expansion or addition that impacts more than 50 percent of the street-facing facade of the existing building. In the case of substantial redevelopment, only the portion of the building being redeveloped is subject to the standards in this section.

A plaza, courtyard, square or extra-wide sidewalk next to the building entrance (minimum width of 10 feet).

Sitting space (i.e., dining area, benches or ledges between the building entrance and sidewalk (minimum of 16 inches in height and 30 inches in width)).

Public art that incorporates seating (e.g., fountain, sculpture, etc.).

Transit amenity, such as bus shelter or pullout, in accordance with the City's Transportation Plan and guidelines established by the Chemeketa Area Regional Transportation Service.

Residential uses.

Public and institutional uses.

Accessory uses and structures.

Outdoor storage and display.

Light manufacture.

Mixed Use Development Required. Residential uses shall be permitted only when part of a mixed-use development (residential with commercial or public/institutional use). Both "vertical" mixed use (housing above the ground floor), and "horizontal" mixed-use (housing on the ground floor) developments are allowed, subject to the standards in subsections (2)(b) through (f) of this section.

Limitation on Street-Level Housing. No more than 50 percent of a single street frontage may be occupied by residential uses. This standard is intended to reserve storefront space for commercial uses and public/institutional uses; it does not limit residential uses above the street level on upper stories, or behind street-level storefronts.

Density. There is no minimum or maximum residential density standard. Density shall be controlled by the applicable lot coverage, and building height standards.

Parking, Garages, and Driveways. All off-street vehicle parking, including surface lots and garages, shall be oriented to alleys, or located in parking areas located behind or to the side of the building; except that side yards facing a street (i.e., corner yards) shall not be used for surface parking. All garage entrances facing a street (e.g., structured parking) shall be recessed behind the front building elevation by a minimum of four feet. On corner lots, garage entrances shall be oriented to a side street (i.e., away from Main Street) when access cannot be provided from an alley.

One off-street parking space is required for each residential unit. No off-street parking is required for nonresidential uses.

Creation of Alleys. When a subdivision (e.g., four or more townhome lots) is proposed, a public or private alley shall be created for the purpose of vehicle access. Alleys are not required when existing development patterns make construction of an alley impracticable. As part of a subdivision, the City may require dedication of right-of-way or easements, and construction of pathways between townhome lots (e.g., between building breaks) to provide pedestrian connections through a development site.

Common Areas. All common areas (e.g., walkways, drives, courtyards, private alleys, parking courts, etc.) and building exteriors shall be maintained by a homeowners' association or other legal entity. Copies of any applicable covenants, restrictions and conditions shall be recorded and provided to the City before building permit approval.

Residential uses shall comply with the applicable building design standards of MCC § 18.50.050.

Primary Use Required. An accessory structure shall not be allowed before or without a primary use, as identified in MCC § 18.90.030.

Setback Standards. Accessory structures shall comply with the setback standards in MCC § 18.90.050, except that the maximum setback provisions shall not apply.

Design Guidelines. Accessory structures shall comply with the Main Street design guidelines, as provided in MCC § 18.90.090.

Compliance with Subdivision Standards. The owner may be required to remove an accessory structure as a condition of land division approval when removal of the structure is necessary to comply with setback standards.

Retail or Service Use Required.

Location. The light manufacturing use shall be enclosed within a building or shall be located within a rear yard not adjacent to a street. Unless light manufacturing uses are in conjunction with a permitted retail or service use, the use may not occupy ground-floor frontage along Main Street.