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Scappoose City Zoning Code

17.79 PL-R

Public Lands--Recreation

17.79.010 Purpose.

The PL-R zone is intended to provide for the review and approval of the location and development of special uses that by reason of their public convenience, necessity and unusual character or effect on the neighborhood, may not be suitable for listing within other sections of this code. The PL-R zone is intended to provide a mechanism for the establishment of various types of public recreation facilities. (Ord. 715 § 1, 2002)

17.79.030 Permitted uses.

In the PL-R zone, only the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright, and are subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.120, Site Development Review:

A. Public recreation facilities including neighborhood and community parks, park plazas, multi-use trails with associated trail access points and trailheads, campgrounds and other similar uses;

B. Public support Facilities. (Ord. 828, 2013; Ord. 741 § 3, 2004; Ord. 715 § 1, 2002)

17.79.040 Dimensional requirements.

Due to the unique nature of the public uses allowed within the PL-R zone, no designated minimum lot size, minimum yard requirements, minimum building height or maximum lot coverage exist. Minimum lot size, lot coverage, building height and yard requirements shall be determined on a case by case basis by the planning commission as provided for within the provisions of Chapter 17.120. (Ord. 715 § 1, 2002)