Myrtle Creek City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
35 R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
§ 18.35.010 Purpose.
To serve as a medium density residential area providing a transition from traditional single-family residential neighborhoods to higher density multiple-family residential development.
(Ord. 508 § 3.03.0, 1982)
§ 18.35.020 Intent.
The intent of the R-2 district is to promote the development of high quality residential neighborhoods composed of a variety of housing types and price ranges commensurate with the needs and economic means of the community.
(Ord. 508 § 3.03.1, 1982)
§ 18.35.030 Permitted uses and structures.
The following uses and structures are permitted outright:
(1)
Apartments (as a secondary use; defined in Chapter 18.10 MCMC).
(2)
Boarding, lodging, rooming house.
(3)
Child care and other home occupations; see MCMC § 18.75.040.
(4)
Dwelling, multifamily.
(5)
Dwelling, single-family.
(6)
Middle housing.
(7)
Mobile home park subject to the conditions, limitations, construction and dimensional standards specified in Chapter 18.120 MCMC.
(8)
Residential home.
(9)
Retirement home.
(10)
All uses and structures customarily accessory to permitted uses subject to the "limitations and exceptions" set forth in Chapter 18.75 MCMC.
(Ord. 508 § 3.03.2, 1982; Ord. 870, 2024)
§ 18.35.040 Conditional uses and structures.
The following uses and structures and similar uses and structures are permitted as a conditional use subject to the procedures of Chapter 18.170 MCMC, whereupon, (1) a conditional use permit may be granted when the criteria for approval are met or can be met by observance of conditions; or (2) a conditional use permit may be denied if the findings of fact conclude that the permit criteria cannot be met:
(1)
Child day care facilities (see MCMC § 18.75.050).
(2)
Church.
(3)
Community building.
(4)
Home instruction classes (see MCMC § 18.75.060).
(5)
Nursing home/rest home/convalescent home.
(6)
Planned development/residential subject to the approval criteria set forth in Chapter 18.130 MCMC.
(7)
Preschool/nursery school/kindergarten.
(8)
Religious quarters.
(Ord. 508 § 3.03.3, 1982; Ord. 870, 2024)
§ 18.35.050 Dimensional standards.
(1)
Lot Requirements.
(a)
The minimum lot size shall be 5,400 square feet.
(b)
The width of the lot at the building line shall be not less than 60 feet.
(c)
The depth of the lot shall be not less than 90 feet.
(d)
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50 percent.
(2)
Yard Requirements (See Chapter 18.145 MCMC for Exceptions).
(a)
The minimum front yard shall be 20 feet.
(b)
The minimum side yard shall be five feet. The minimum shall be increased by one-half foot for every one foot of home height over 18 feet not to exceed a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet.
(c)
The exterior side yard abutting a street shall have a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet.
(d)
The minimum rear yard shall be 15 feet.
(3)
Building Height (See Chapter 18.145 MCMC for Exceptions). In residential districts, no main building shall exceed a height of 35 feet and no accessory building shall exceed a height of 20 feet.
(Ord. 508 § 3.03.4, 1982; Ord. 841 § 1 (Exh. C), 2021)
§ 18.35.060 Density.
The residential density shall be a maximum of 10 units (duplex will be considered one unit) per gross acre but in no case less than 3,000 square feet per unit.
(Ord. 508 § 3.03.5, 1982; Ord. 870, 2024)
§ 18.35.070 Development standards and review criteria.
Notwithstanding the conditional use provisions of MCMC § 18.35.040, any project involving the erection of a new building or structure, the enlargement in height or ground coverage, or the intensification of use of any building or structure shall:
(1)
Be reviewed in accordance with the site review criteria contained in Chapter 18.150 MCMC. The planning department shall conduct the site review for permitted uses that meet all ordinance requirements, whereas the planning commission or city administrator or the city administrator's designee shall conduct the site review for conditional uses, variances and other similar procedures as stipulated in the applicable regulations; and
(2)
Provide improvements and comply with the design standards applicable to the type of development proposed as set forth in Chapter 18.150 MCMC; and
(3)
Provide off-street parking as set forth in Chapter 18.90 MCMC.
(Ord. 508 § 3.03.6, 1982)
