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Tigard City Zoning Code

PART 18

100 BASE ZONES

§ 18.110.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the policies of the comprehensive plan related to housing by:
A. 
Creating an environment in which construction of a full range of owner-occupied and rental housing at affordable prices is encouraged;
B. 
Providing residential zones of varying densities, with flexible design and development standards to encourage innovation and reduce housing costs;
C. 
Accommodating compatible nonresidential development—including, but not limited to, schools, churches, parks, recreation facilities, day care centers, and neighborhood commercial uses and services—at appropriate locations and scales; and
D. 
Enhancing the livability of neighborhoods by encouraging diversity in housing stock and promoting opportunities for walkability.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.110.020 List of Base Zones.

The residential base zones are listed in Table 18.110.1. When this title refers to the residential zones, it is referring to the five base zones listed here.
Table 18.110.1
List of Base Zones
RES-A
RES-B
RES-C
RES-D
RES-E
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.110.030 Land Use Standards.

A. 
General provisions. A list of allowed, restricted, conditional, and prohibited uses in residential zones is provided in Table 18.110.2. If a use category is not listed, see Section 18.60.030.
1. 
Allowed (A). Uses that are allowed, subject to all of the applicable provisions of this title.
2. 
Restricted (R). Uses that are subject to the special requirements, exceptions, or restrictions provided in Subsection 18.110.030.B.
3. 
Conditional (C). Uses that require the approval of the Hearings Officer using discretionary criteria. The approval process and criteria are provided in Chapter 18.740, Conditional Use.
4. 
Prohibited (P). Uses that are not allowed under any circumstance.
Table 18.110.2
Use Table
Use Categories
RES-A
RES-B
RES-C
RES-D
RES-E
Residential Use Category
Residential Use
A
A
A
A
A
Civic Use Categories
Basic Utility
R/C
R/C
R/C
R/C
R/C
Cemetery
P
C
C
P
P
Detention Facility
P
P
P
P
P
Government Services
C
C
C
C
C
Railroad Yard
P
P
P
P
P
School or Religious Facility
R/C
R/C
R/C
R/C
R/C
Temporary Shelter
P
P
P
C
C
Transportation and Utility Corridor
C
C
C
C
C
Wireless Communications Facility
A/R
A/R
A/R
A/R
A/R
Commercial Use Categories
Adult Entertainment
P
P
P
P
P
Commercial Lodging
P
P
P
P
P
Indoor Sales and Services
R
R
R
R
R
Major Event Entertainment
R/C
R/C
R/C
R/C
R/C
Mobility Hub
C
C
C
C
C
Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales
P
P
P
P
P
Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental
P
P
P
P
P
Motor Vehicle Servicing
P
P
P
P
P
Non-Accessory Parking
P
P
P
R
R
Office
P
P
P
P
P
Outdoor Sales and Services
P
P
P
P
P
Self-Service Storage
P
P
P
P
P
Industrial Use Categories
Industrial and Manufacturing
P
P
P
P
P
Off-Site Services
P
P
P
P
P
Warehouse and Distribution
P
P
P
P
P
Waste-Related Facility
P
P
P
P
P
Wholesale and Equipment Rental
P
P
P
P
P
A = Allowed
R = Restricted
C = Conditional Use
P = Prohibited
B. 
RES zone use restrictions.
1. 
Basic Utility.
a. 
Above-ground public and private utility facilities proposed with development and underground public and private utility facilities are allowed.
b. 
Standalone above-ground public and private utility facilities not proposed with development, including standalone solar arrays, are conditionally allowed.
2. 
School or religious facility.
a. 
This use is conditionally allowed.
b. 
School bus parking on public high school sites is allowed as an accessory use if located a minimum of 200 feet from the nearest property line abutting a residential use.
3. 
Wireless communications facility. See Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities, for allowed and restricted facilities.
4. 
Indoor sales and services.
a. 
Family day care is allowed. Other day care uses are conditionally allowed.
b. 
All other Indoor Sales and Services uses are prohibited, except in the RES-E zone where they are limited to the first story of apartment developments and maximum gross square footage of 10 percent of the building. Developments utilizing this provision are considered residential development, not mixed-use development, for the purposes of this title.
5. 
Major event entertainment. This use is conditionally allowed on public school sites. All other major event entertainment uses are prohibited.
6. 
Non-accessory parking. Park-and-ride and other transit-related facilities are conditionally allowed. All other Non-Accessory Parking uses are prohibited.
C. 
Development standards. The standards for residential development in residential zones are located in the applicable housing type Part in 18.200 Residential Development Standards. The standards for nonresidential development in residential zones are located in Chapter 18.350, Residential Zone Development Standards, and the applicable plan district chapter, if any.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-09 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.110.040 Housing Types.

A. 
A housing type is not a use category. It describes a type of development that can contain a Residential Use.
B. 
A list of allowed, limited, and prohibited housing types in residential zones is provided in Table 18.110.3. Terms and abbreviations used are defined as follows:
1. 
Yes, allowed (Y). Housing types that are allowed.
2. 
Limited (L). Housing types that require a conditional use approval or are allowed subject to specific limitations.
3. 
No, prohibited (N). Housing types that are not allowed under any circumstance.
C. 
All housing types are subject to the standards and provisions of the applicable development standards chapter or applicable plan district chapter, if any. The applicable chapter for each housing type is provided in Table 18.110.3.
D. 
All allowed housing types may be built on site or manufactured off site.
Table 18.110.3
Housing Types
Housing Types
Applicable Chapter
RES-A
RES-B
RES-C
RES-D
RES-E
Accessory Dwelling Units
18.220
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Apartments
18.230
N
N
N
Y
Y
Cottage Clusters
18.240
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Courtyard Units
18.250
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Mobile Home Parks
18.260
N
L[1]
Y
Y
Y
Quads
18.270
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Rowhouses
18.280
L[2]
L[2]
L[2]
Y
Y
Small Form Residential
18.290
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Mixed-Use Development
NA
N
N
N
N
N
Notes:
Y=Yes, Allowed       L=Limited, see footnotes       N=No, Prohibited
[1]
Allowed only through a conditional use application.
[2]
Rowhouses of up to 5 units per grouping allowed.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.120.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan related to land use planning and economic development by:
A. 
Ensuring that a full range of goods, services, and employment opportunities are available throughout the city so that residents can fulfill all or most of their needs within walking or biking distance of their homes;
B. 
Ensuring that a full range of economic activities and job opportunities are available throughout the city; and
C. 
Prioritizing sustainability and resilience by reducing distance between services, employment, and residences and by incentivizing sustainable development.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.120.020 List of Base Zones.

A. 
COM: Commercial zone. The COM zone is designed to accommodate a full range of retail, office, and civic uses with a citywide and regional trade area. Except where nonconforming, residential uses are limited to mixed-use developments.
B. 
MU-CBD: Mixed-Use Central Business District zone. The MU-CBD zone is designed to provide a pedestrian-friendly urban village in downtown Tigard. A wide variety of commercial, civic, employment, mixed-use, apartments, and rowhouses are allowed.
C. 
MUE: Mixed-Use Employment zone. The MUE zone is designed to accommodate a wide range of small- to medium-format employment uses, including commercial and low-impact industrial uses. Residential uses are allowed only where employment activity is a primary use.
D. 
MUC: Mixed-Use Commercial zone. The MUC zone is designed to allow a range of commercial activity, mixed-use development, and standalone residential uses. It is intended to encourage pedestrian activity, attractive transit options, and urban gathering spaces.
E. 
MUR: Mixed-Use Residential zone. The MUR zone is designed for predominantly residential areas where mixed-uses are allowed when supportive of the residential use.
F. 
TMU: Triangle Mixed-Use zone. The TMU zone is intended to be an active, urban, multimodal, and mixed-use district that accommodates a variety of housing options and uses, promotes pedestrian-oriented development, and limits new auto-oriented development.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.120.030 Land Use Standards.

A. 
General provisions. A list of allowed, restricted, conditional, and prohibited uses in commercial zones is provided in Table 18.120.1, except for uses in the MU-CBD zone, which are provided in Chapter 18.650, Tigard Downtown Plan District; in the TMU zone, which are provided in Chapter 18.660, Tigard Triangle Plan District; and in the Washington Square Regional Center Plan District, which are provided in Chapter 18.670, Washington Square Regional Center Plan District. If a use category is not listed, see Section 18.60.030.
1. 
Allowed (A). Uses that are allowed, subject to all of the applicable provisions of this title.
2. 
Restricted (R). Uses that are subject to special requirements, exceptions, or restrictions provided in Subsections 18.120.030.D-G. Use restrictions may be modified through an adjustment application as provided in Chapter 18.715, Adjustments or Chapter 18.770, Planned Developments.
3. 
Conditional (C). Uses that require the approval of the Hearings Officer using discretionary criteria. The approval process and criteria are provided in Chapter 18.740, Conditional Uses.
4. 
Prohibited (P). Uses that are not allowed under any circumstance.
B. 
Additional standards or restrictions may apply in plan districts.
C. 
Development standards. The standards for residential development in commercial zones are located in the applicable housing type chapter in 18.200 Residential Development Standards. The standards for nonresidential development in commercial zones — including mixed-use development are located in Chapter 18.320, Commercial Zone Development Standards, and the applicable plan district chapter, if any.
Table 18.120.1
Commercial Zone Use Standards
Use Categories
COM
MUC
MUE
MUR
Residential Use Category
Residential Use
R
A
R
A
Civic Use Categories
Basic Utility
R/C
R/C
R/C
R/C
Cemetery
P
P
P
P
Detention Facility
P
P
P
P
Government Services
A
A
A
A
Railroad Yard
P
P
P
P
School or Religious Facility
C
C
C
C
Temporary Shelter
C
C
C
C
Transportation and Utility Corridor
A
A
A
A
Wireless Communications Facility
R
R
R
R
Commercial Use Categories
Adult Entertainment
C
P
P
P
Commercial Lodging
A
A
A
A
Indoor Sales and Services
R
R
R
R
Major Event Entertainment
A
C
P
P
Mobility Hub
A
R
R
C
Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales
A
P
P
P
Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental
A
R
R
P
Motor Vehicle Servicing
A
R
R
P
Non-Accessory Parking
R
R
R
P
Office
A
A
A
R
Outdoor Sales and Services
A
P
P
P
Self-Service Storage
R
P
P
P
Industrial Use Categories
Industrial and Manufacturing
R
R
R
P
Off-Site Services
R
P
R
P
Warehouse and Distribution
P
P
A/R
P
Waste-Related Facility
P
P
P
P
Wholesale and Equipment Rental
R
P
A/R
P
A = Allowed
R = Restricted
C = Conditional Use
P = Prohibited
D. 
COM Zone Use restrictions.
1. 
Residential Use. Any combination of residential and nonresidential uses proposed for the same site and not contained in a mixed-use development requires planned development review.
2. 
Basic Utility.
a. 
This use is conditionally allowed.
b. 
Data centers are conditionally allowed only on or above the second story of a mixed-use development.
3. 
Wireless Communications Facility. See Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities, for allowed and restricted facilities.
4. 
Indoor Sales and Services. Outdoor animal kennels are prohibited. All animal kennels associated with breeding, boarding, or sales must be contained completely within a building.
5. 
Non-Accessory Parking. This use is allowed only as structured parking with at least two floors of parking.
6. 
Self-Service Storage. This use is allowed only on or above the second story of a mixed-use development.
7. 
Industrial and Manufacturing. All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
8. 
Off-Site Services.
a. 
The maximum gross floor area is 20,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
A maximum of 20 vehicles may be parked overnight on site.
c. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
9. 
Wholesale and Equipment Rental.
a. 
The maximum gross floor area is 20,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
E. 
MUC Zone Use restrictions.
1. 
Basic Utility.
a. 
This use is conditionally allowed.
b. 
Data centers are conditionally allowed only on or above the second story of a mixed-use development.
2. 
Wireless Communications Facility. See Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities, for allowed and restricted facilities.
3. 
Indoor Sales and Services.
a. 
The maximum gross floor area is 30,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
c. 
Outdoor animal kennels are prohibited. All animal kennels associated with breeding, boarding, or sales must be contained completely within a building.
d. 
Uses with drive-through services is prohibited.
e. 
Uses in a campus are conditionally allowed.
4. 
Mobility Hub. A maximum of 10 car charging stations is allowed per hub.
5. 
Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental.
a. 
The maximum gross floor area is 25,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
All activities and storage, including any vehicle inventory, must be contained completely within a building.
6. 
Motor Vehicle Servicing.
a. 
The maximum gross floor area is 25,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
c. 
Drive-through services are prohibited.
7. 
Non-Accessory Parking. This use is allowed only as structured parking with at least two floors of parking.
8. 
Industrial and Manufacturing. All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
F. 
MUE Zone Use restrictions.
1. 
Residential Use.
a. 
Any combination of residential and nonresidential use proposed for the same site and not contained in a mixed-use development requires planned development review.
b. 
Allowed civic, allowed commercial, or restricted industrial uses must make up at least 30 percent of the gross floor area.
2. 
Basic Utility.
a. 
This use is conditionally allowed.
b. 
Data centers are conditionally allowed only on or above the second story of a mixed-use development.
3. 
Wireless Communications Facility. See Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities, for allowed and restricted facilities.
4. 
Indoor Sales and Services.
a. 
The maximum gross floor area is 30,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
c. 
Outdoor animal kennels are prohibited. All animal kennels associated with breeding, boarding, or sales must be contained completely within a building.
d. 
Uses with drive-through services are prohibited.
e. 
Uses in a campus are conditionally allowed.
5. 
Mobility Hub. A maximum of 10 car charging stations is allowed per hub.
6. 
Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental.
a. 
The maximum gross floor area is 25,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
All activities and storage, including any vehicle inventory, must be contained completely within a building.
7. 
Motor Vehicle Servicing. All activities and storage, including any vehicle inventory, must be contained completely within a building.
8. 
Non-Accessory Parking. This use is allowed only as structured parking with at least two floors of parking.
9. 
Industrial and Manufacturing. All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
10. 
Off-Site Services.
a. 
The maximum gross floor area is 20,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
A maximum of 20 vehicles may be parked overnight on site.
c. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
11. 
Warehouse and Distribution.
a. 
This use is allowed when providing off-site storage and distribution support to an existing manufacturing use located in Tigard.
b. 
Activities that are accessory to an allowed primary use are allowed.
c. 
Properties shown in the Warehouse and Wholesale Area of Additional Flexibility on Map 18.120.A are also allowed a maximum of 30,000 gross square feet per tenant space. The following buildings are exempt from this limit:
i. 
Oregon Business Park 1 Buildings 10 (16600-40 SW 72nd Ave) and 12 (16650-98 SW 72nd Ave).
ii. 
Oregon Business Park 3 Buildings D (7342-7380 SW Kable Lane), I (15605-705 SW 72nd Ave), and G (7319 SW Kable Lane).
12. 
Wholesale and Equipment Rental.
a. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
b. 
The maximum gross floor area is 20,000 square feet per tenant for properties located outside the Warehouse and Wholesale Area of Additional Flexibility as shown on Map 18.120.A.
c. 
The maximum gross floor area is 35,000 square feet per tenant space for properties located within the Warehouse and Wholesale Area of Additional Flexibility as shown on Map 18.120.A. The following buildings are exempt from this limit:
i. 
Oregon Business Park 1 Buildings 10 (16600-40 SW 72nd Ave) and 12 (16650-98 SW 72nd Ave).
ii. 
Oregon Business Park 3 Buildings D (7342-7380 SW Kable Lane), I (15605-705 SW 72nd Ave), and G (7319 SW Kable Lane).
Map 18.120.A
G. 
MUR Zone Use restrictions.
1. 
Basic Utility.
a. 
This use is conditionally allowed.
b. 
Data centers are conditionally allowed only on or above the second story of a mixed-use development.
2. 
Wireless Communications Facility. See Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities, for allowed and restricted facilities.
3. 
Indoor Sales and Services. This use is allowed only as part of a mixed-use development.
4. 
Office. This use is allowed only as part of a mixed-use development.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-09 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.120.040 Housing Types.

A. 
A housing type is not a use category. It describes a type of development that contains a Residential use.
B. 
A list of allowed, limited, and prohibited housing types in commercial zones is provided in Table 18.120.2. The terms and abbreviations in Table 18.120.2 are as follows:
1. 
Yes, allowed (Y). Housing types that are allowed.
2. 
No, prohibited (N). Housing types that are not allowed under any circumstance.
C. 
All housing types are subject to the standards and provisions of the applicable development standards chapter or applicable plan district chapter, if any. The applicable chapter for each housing type is provided in Table 18.120.2.
D. 
All allowed housing types may be built on site or manufactured off site.
Table 18.120.2
Commercial Zone Housing Types
Housing Types
Applicable Chapter
COM
MUC
MUE
MUR
Accessory Dwelling Units
18.220
N
N
N
Y
Apartments
18.230
N
Y
N
Y
Cottage Clusters
18.240
N
N
N
Y
Courtyard Units
18.250
N
N
N
Y
Mobile Home Parks
18.260
N
N
N
N
Quads
18.270
N
N
N
Y
Rowhouses
18.280
N
Y
N
Y
Small Form Residential
18.290
N
N
N
Y
Mixed-Use Development
18.320
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y = Yes, Allowed
L = Limited
N = No, Prohibited
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.130.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan related to land use planning and economic development by:
A. 
Ensuring that a full range of economic activities and job opportunities are available throughout the city;
B. 
Promoting the efficient use of the city's limited industrial land supply by preserving industrial land for job-dense industries; and
C. 
Promoting more carbon responsible development by reducing the distance between services, employment, and residences.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.130.020 Base Zone.

The IND zone prioritizes manufacturing uses, with limited motor vehicle servicing, off-site services, warehouse and distribution, and wholesale and equipment rental uses. Some civic uses are also allowed. Uses in this zone are intended to foster job density, accessible career pathways, and living wage jobs. Industrial uses may have some off-site impacts including noise and odor.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.130.030 Land Use Standards.

A. 
General Provisions. A list of allowed, restricted, conditional, and prohibited uses in the IND zone is provided in Table 18.130.1. If a use category is not listed, see Section 18.60.030.
1. 
Allowed (A). Uses that are allowed, subject to all of the applicable provisions of this title.
2. 
Restricted (R). Uses that are subject to special requirements, exceptions, or restrictions as provided in Subsection 18.130.030.C.
3. 
Conditional (C). Uses that require the approval of the Hearings Officer using discretionary criteria. The approval process and criteria are provided in Chapter 18.740, Conditional Uses.
4. 
Prohibited (P). Uses that are not allowed under any circumstance.
B. 
Development standards. The standards for nonresidential development in industrial zones are located in Chapter 18.330, Industrial Zone Development Standards, and the applicable plan district chapter, if any.
Table 18.130.1
Industrial Zone Use Standards
Use Categories
IND
Residential Use Category
Residential Use
P
Civic Use Categories
Basic Utility
R/C
Cemetery
P
Detention Facility
P
Government Services
C
Railroad Yard
P
School or Religious Facility
P
Temporary Shelter
P
Transportation and Utility Corridor
A
Wireless Communications Facility
R
Commercial Use Categories
Adult Entertainment
P
Commercial Lodging
P
Indoor Sales and Services
R
Major Event Entertainment
P
Mobility Hub
P
Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales
P
Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental
P
Motor Vehicle Servicing
A
Non-Accessory Parking
P
Office
P
Outdoor Sales and Services
P
Self-Service Storage
P
Industrial Use Categories
Industrial and Manufacturing
A
Off-Site Services
R
Warehouse and Distribution
R
Waste-Related Facility
R
Wholesale and Equipment Rental
R
A = Allowed
R = Restricted
C = Conditional Use
P = Prohibited
C. 
IND zone use restrictions.
1. 
Basic Utility.
a. 
This use is conditionally allowed.
b. 
Data centers are conditionally allowed only on or above the second story of a vertical mixed-use building.
2. 
Wireless communications facility. See Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities, for allowed and restricted facilities.
3. 
Indoor sales and services.
a. 
A maximum of one establishment with a maximum gross floor area of 5,000 square feet is allowed per lot.
b. 
Uses with drive-through services are prohibited.
c. 
All animal kennels associated with breeding, boarding, or sales must be contained completely within a building.
4. 
Off-site services.
a. 
The maximum allowed gross floor area is 20,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
A maximum of 20 vehicles may be parked overnight on-site.
c. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
5. 
Waste-related facility. This use is allowed only as an accessory use to allowed or restricted industrial uses.
6. 
Warehouse and distribution. This use is only allowed through the adjustment process as provided in Section 18.715.050.B.
7. 
Wholesale and equipment rental.
a. 
The maximum allowed gross floor area is 20,000 square feet per tenant.
b. 
All inventory and materials, except parking, must be contained completely within a building.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-09 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.130.040 (Reserved)

(Repealed by Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.140.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to preserve and enhance publicly-owned open space and natural and improved parkland within the city. This zone is intended to serve many functions including:
A. 
Providing opportunities for both active and passive recreational facilities to meet neighborhood, community, and regional needs;
B. 
Providing contrast to the built environment;
C. 
Providing opportunities to strengthen community identity, improve public health, and foster interactions between citizens;
D. 
Providing economic development by creating a desirable public image and robust quality of life;
E. 
Recognizing that publicly-owned parks have a special relationship to the community and are an important resource;
F. 
Providing flexibility in the use and development of recreational facilities as the city responds to changes in demographics, program needs, and external regulatory requirements; and
G. 
Allowing for the efficient implementation of plans and improvements to parks, recreational facilities, and open areas with appropriate reviews where compatibility issues may arise.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1)

§ 18.140.020 Applicability.

The Parks and Recreation (PR) zone is applicable to all city-owned lands intended as parks, open space, and recreational facilities and may be applied within all comprehensive plan designations. City-owned parks, open space, and recreational facilities located in a plan district may retain or receive other than a PR zone designation if it better furthers the goals of the plan district. In addition, other public agencies may request a PR zone designation for areas that meet the purpose of the zone.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1)

§ 18.140.030 Other Zoning Regulations.

Sites with overlay zones, plan districts, inventoried hazards, or sensitive lands are subject to additional regulations. Specific uses or developments may also be subject to regulations as provided elsewhere in this title.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1)

§ 18.140.040 Land Use Standards.

A. 
General provisions. A list of allowed, restricted, conditional, and prohibited uses in the PR zone is provided in Table 18.140.1. If a use category is not listed, see Section 18.60.030.
1. 
Allowed (A). Uses that are allowed, subject to all of the applicable provisions of this title.
2. 
Restricted (R). Uses that are subject to special requirements, exceptions, or restrictions as provided in Subsection 18.140.030.B.
3. 
Conditional (C). Uses that require the approval of the Hearings Officer using discretionary criteria. The approval process and criteria are provided in Chapter 18.740, Conditional Uses.
4. 
Prohibited (P). Uses that are not allowed under any circumstance.
Table 18.140.1
Parks and Recreation Zone Use Standards
Use Categories
PR
Residential Use Category
Residential Use
P
Civic Use Categories
Basic Utility
R/C
Cemetery
P
Detention Facility
P
Government Services
C
Railroad Yard
P
School or Religious Facility
P
Temporary Shelter
P
Transportation and Utility Corridor
R
Wireless Communications Facility
R
Commercial Use Categories
Adult Entertainment
P
Commercial Lodging
P
Indoor Sales and Services
R
Major Event Entertainment
C
Mobility Hub
C
Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales
P
Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental
P
Motor Vehicle Servicing and Repair
P
Non-Accessory Parking
P
Office
R
Outdoor Sales and Services
R
Self-Service Storage
P
Industrial Use Categories
Industrial and Manufacturing
P
Off-Site Services
P
Warehouse and Distribution
P
Waste-Related Facility
P
Wholesale and Equipment Rental
P
A = Allowed
C = Conditional Use
P = Prohibited
B. 
PR zone use restrictions:
1. 
Basic Utility.
a. 
Above-ground public and private utility facilities proposed with development and underground public and private utility facilities are allowed.
b. 
Standalone above-ground public and private utility facilities not proposed with development, including standalone solar arrays, are conditionally allowed.
2. 
Transportation and utility corridor. Active transportation facilities are allowed, all other uses are conditionally allowed.
3. 
Wireless communications facility. See Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities, for allowed and restricted facilities.
4. 
Indoor sales and services. This use is allowed only when accessory to a Government Services use.
5. 
Office. This use is allowed only when accessory to a Government Services use.
6. 
Outdoor sales and services. This use is allowed only when accessory to a Government Services use.
C. 
Allowed development. When associated with a Government Services use, the following types of development are allowed provided it complies with the development standards and other regulations of this title. Site development review is not required for the types of development listed below. All other applicable land use reviews apply.
1. 
Park furnishings such as play equipment, picnic tables, benches, bicycle racks, public art, trash receptacles, and other improvements of a similar nature.
2. 
Fences.
3. 
Off-street, multi-use trails.
4. 
Structures up to 600 square feet in size, and no more than 15 feet high.
5. 
Picnic areas designed to accommodate groups of less than 25.
6. 
Outdoor recreational fields, courts, arenas, and other structures when not illuminated and not designed or intended for organized sports and competitions.
7. 
Community gardens up to 5,000 square feet in size.
8. 
Routine maintenance or replacement of existing facilities.
D. 
Development subject to conditional use review. The following types of development are allowed subject to conditional use permit approval, as provided in Chapter 18.740, Conditional Uses.
1. 
Pools and aquatic centers, both indoor and outdoor.
2. 
Community and senior centers providing a focus for recreational, social, education, and cultural activities. These may include gymnasiums, indoor tracks and fitness areas, meeting rooms, office and kitchen space, and other amenities designed for community use.
3. 
Picnic areas designed to accommodate groups of 25 or more.
4. 
Boat ramps.
5. 
Off-street parking areas.
6. 
Recreational fields, courts, arenas, and associated structures for organized sports and competitions.
7. 
Stages and amphitheaters.
8. 
Dog parks.
9. 
Community gardens in excess of 5,000 square feet.
10. 
Structures in excess of 600 square feet in size, or more than 15 feet high.
11. 
Outdoor amplified sound systems.
12. 
Illuminated athletic fields, courts, and other outdoor recreational facilities intended to be used after sunset.
13. 
Camping, unless associated with an approved temporary or seasonal event as provided in Chapter 18.440, Temporary Uses.
14. 
Golf courses, including club houses and driving ranges.
15. 
Development within a high voltage transmission line right-of-way.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-09 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.140.050 Development Standards.

Development within the PR zone must comply with the following development standards, except where the applicant has obtained an adjustment as provided in Chapter 18.715, Adjustments.
A. 
Minimum lot size. None.
B. 
Minimum lot width. None.
C. 
Maximum structure height. None, except structures within 100 feet of a residential zone are subject to the maximum height limit for the abutting residential zone.
D. 
Minimum structure setbacks. None, except where abutting a residential zone. In such cases structures must be set back a minimum distance of one foot for each foot of building height.
E. 
Setbacks from future rights-of-way. For the purpose of measuring setbacks from rights-of-way, the setbacks are measured from the ultimate right-of-way as shown in the Transportation System Plan.
F. 
Outdoor recreation facility setbacks. Non-illuminated playgrounds must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from abutting residentially-zoned properties. Illuminated playgrounds and other constructed recreational facilities such as swimming pools, skate parks, basketball courts, soccer fields, and group picnic areas must be set back 50 feet from abutting residentially-zoned properties. Where the outdoor facility abuts a school use, the setback is reduced to zero feet. Outdoor recreation facilities not meeting minimum setbacks provided in this subsection may be considered through conditional use review as provided in Chapter 18.740, Conditional Uses.
G. 
Projections not for human habitation. Projections such as chimneys, spires, domes, elevator shaft housings, towers excluding TV dish receivers, aerials, flag poles, and other similar objects not used for human occupancy, are not subject to the building height limitations of this title.
H. 
Exceptions to minimum setbacks. The following may project into required setbacks:
1. 
Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, canopies, or similar architectural features may extend or project into a required setback not more than three feet provided the setback is not reduced to less than three feet.
2. 
Fireplace chimneys may project into a required front, side, or rear setback not more than three feet provided the setback is not reduced to less than three feet.
3. 
Unroofed porches, decks, or balconies three feet or less in height may project into a required rear or side setback provided the projection does not reduce the width of any setback to less than three feet. Unroofed porches may project a maximum of three feet into a required front setback.
4. 
Unroofed landings and stairs may project into required front or rear setbacks only.
I. 
Bathrooms and concessions. Bathrooms and concession stands must be set back a minimum distance of 50 feet from abutting residential zones. Where a bathroom or concession stand abuts a Schools use on a residentially-zoned property, the setback is reduced to zero feet.
J. 
Parking. Development must comply with Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
K. 
Signs. Signs in the PR zone must comply with the regulations applicable to nonresidential land uses in residential zones, as provided in Subsection 18.435.130.A.
L. 
Lights and amplified sound systems. Lights and amplified sounds systems must comply with Title 6, Nuisance Violations. In addition, glare sources must be hooded, shielded, or otherwise located to avoid direct or reflected illumination in excess of 0.5 foot candles, as measured at the site boundary or at the furthest boundary of abutting industrially-zoned properties.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-10 §2)