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North Plains City Zoning Code

R-7.5 ZONING

DISTRICT

§ 155.155 PURPOSE.

    The purpose of the R-7.5 District is to provide for the development of residential uses and to implement housing policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
(Prior Code, §16.020.000) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

§ 155.156 PERMITTED USES.

   Permitted uses subject to the requirements of §§ 155.045 through 155.057 of this chapter, if applicable. Refer to Zoning Code Use Table in § 155.143 of this chapter:
   (A)   Single family detached dwellings;
   (B)   Accessory dwellings and accessory structures, subject to §§ 155.500 through 155.502 of this chapter;
   (C)   Home occupations, administrative, subject to §§ 155.430 through 155.432 of this chapter;
   (D)   Certified family child care home;
   (E)   Residential home;
   (F)   Short-term rentals subject to § 155.056(F);
   (G)   Manufactured homes on individual lots, subject to §§ 155.515 through 155.518 of this chapter; and
   (H)   Planned Unit Development, subject to §§ 155.610 through 155.614 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 16.020.005) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2- 22-2022; Ord. 487, passed 11-21-2022)

§ 155.157 CONDITIONAL USES.

   (A)   Subject to the requirements of §§ 155.045 through 155.057 of this chapter, if applicable, and §§ 155.160 of this chapter. Refer to § 155.143 of this chapter.
   (B)   The following uses and their accessory structures may be permitted in the R-7.5 District when authorized by the Planning Commission pursuant to this section:
      (1)   Civic /governmental use;
      (2)   Educational facility;
      (3)   Extended care facility / convalescent / nursing home;
      (4)   Home occupations, exceeding administrative as defined and subject to §§ 155.430 through 155.432, Home Occupations;
      (5)   Fraternal lodge;
      (6)   Places of worship; and
      (7)   Utility facilities.
(Prior Code, §16.020.010) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

§ 155.158 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS.

   The following dimensional standards shall be the minimum requirements for all development in the R-7.5 District, except for modifications permitted under §§ 155.530 through 155.533 and 155.610 through 155.614 of this chapter.
   (A)   Density. The density of new developments within the R-7.5 zoning district shall be between 4.3 and 5.8 dwelling units per net acre, with a target density of 5.5 dwelling units per net acre.
   (B)   Lot/parcel size. All uses: 7,500 square feet minimum lot size (lots in a subdivision may average a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet).
   (C)   Lot/parcel depth and width.
      (1)   The minimum average lot width shall be 60 feet.
      (2)   The minimum average lot depth shall be 80 feet.
   (D)   Minimum setback requirements. Principle structures, accessory dwellings, and accessory structures with a floor area greater than 200 square feet shall maintain the following minimum yard setbacks.
      (1)   Front yard.
         (a)   Principle structure: 15 feet.
         (b)   Garage: 20 feet.
         (c)   A porch, garage, carport, accessory dwelling or accessory structure shall not exceed the front building elevation of the principle structure by more than six feet.
      (2)   Rear yard.
         (a)   Street-access lots: ten feet.
         (b)   Alley-access lots: two feet.
         (c)   Accessory structures and accessory dwellings: five feet.
      (3)   Side yard.
         (a)   Interior: five feet.
         (b)   Adjacent to street: ten feet, plus additional necessary to comply with the standards of § 155.656 of this chapter.
         (c)   Accessory structures and accessory dwellings: ten-foot side yard (adjacent to street) setback, except as provided for in §§ 155.500 through 155.502 of this chapter.
   (E)   Height of buildings. Buildings shall not exceed a height, measured from grade, of 35 feet. Accessory dwellings and accessory structures shall not exceed 25 feet.
   (F)   Lot/parcel coverage. The maximum impervious surface coverage shall not exceed 65% of the total area of any lot.
   (G)   Flag lots. Flag lots are subject to the standards set forth in §§ 155.545 through 155.552 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, §16.020.015) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

§ 155.159 PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

   Parking requirements for all uses are specified in §§ 155.670 through 155.676 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, §16.020.020) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

§ 155.160 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

    The following standards will be applied to all single-family dwellings (site-built, modular and manufactured homes) to be constructed or located in the city.
   (A)   (1) All single-family units shall utilize at least two of the following design features to provide visual relief along the street-side frontage of the home:
         (a)   Dormers;
         (b)   Gables;
         (c)   Recessed entries;
         (d)   Covered porch entries;
         (e)   Cupolas;
         (f)   Pillars or posts;
         (g)   Bay or bow windows;
         (h)   Eaves (minimum 6" projection);
         (i)   Offsets on building face or roof (minimum 16").
      (2)   If alternative design features are proposed by an applicant not included in the options above, the applicant may apply to the Planning Commission for approval of the alternative design features.
   (B)   Different home designs in developments (minimums) (as measured by different roof lines, window size and placement and/or entrance placement) (reverse designs are encouraged but don't count):
      (1)   Developments less than five: two;
      (2)   Developments less than 12: three;
      (3)   Developments of 12 or greater: four; and
      (4)   Single level homes for developments greater than three: 25% or more.
   (C)   All manufactured homes shall also comply with the requirements of §§ 155.515 through 155.518 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, §16.020.025) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)