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Tigard City Zoning Code

PART 18

200 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

§ 18.210.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards that are broadly applicable to all residential development in residential and commercial zones.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1)

§ 18.210.020 Fence and Wall Standards.

Fences and walls may be located within required setbacks. Fences and walls located within required setbacks are subject to the standards in this section. Fences and walls located outside required setbacks are subject to the standards in the applicable housing type chapter in 18.200 Residential Development Standards.
A. 
Fences and walls in a required front setback may be a maximum of 3 feet in height where abutting a local or neighborhood street and a maximum of 6 feet in height where abutting a collector or arterial street.
B. 
Fences and walls in a required side, street side, or rear setback may be a maximum of 8 feet in height. Fences and walls 7 feet or more in height require a building permit.
C. 
Fences and walls with barbed or razor wire are prohibited.
D. 
Fences and walls must meet vision clearance area requirements in Chapter 18.930, Vision Clearance Areas.
(Ord. 18-28 §1)

§ 18.210.030 Exceptions to Setback and Height Standards.

A. 
Additional setbacks. Increased or different setbacks apply in the following situations:
1. 
Where the ultimate right-of-way width, as shown in the Transportation System Plan, is wider than the current right-of-way width, required setbacks are measured from the ultimate right-of-way width.
2. 
Where freestanding private communication and utility facilities that are accessory to a residential use and not subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities, are proposed, such facilities must be set back from all property lines a distance equal to or greater than the height of the facility. Freestanding communication and utility facilities include, but are not limited to, wind turbines and communication towers, antennas, and receivers.
B. 
Exceptions to minimum setbacks.
1. 
Freestanding mechanical equipment, such as heating and cooling equipment, may be located within any required setback, except that equipment serving apartment developments is subject to the standards in Chapter 18.230, Apartments.
2. 
Required setbacks for all buildings, except garages, may be reduced for the purpose of preserving healthy noninvasive trees. Required front setbacks may be reduced by a maximum of 25 percent, and other required setbacks may be reduced by a maximum of 20 percent.
3. 
Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, canopies, or similar architectural features may project a maximum of 3 feet into a required setback provided the projection does not reduce the width of any setback to less than 3 feet.
4. 
Fireplaces and chimneys may project a maximum of 3 feet into a required setback provided the projection does not reduce the width of any setback to less than 3 feet.
5. 
Unroofed porches, decks, or balconies 3 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 3 feet. Unroofed porches may project a maximum of 3 feet into a required front setback.
6. 
Unroofed landings or stairs may project into a required front or rear setback.
7. 
Inground swimming pools may project into a required rear or side setback provided the projection does not reduce the width of any setback to less than 5 feet.
8. 
Bay windows and projections with floor area may project into a required interior side or street side setback by 1 foot provided the projections do not:
a. 
Exceed 12 feet in length;
b. 
Contain over 30 percent of the dwelling unit side elevation square footage; and
c. 
Reduce the width of the interior side setback to less than 3 feet.
9. 
The front setback of the front facade of the primary structure may be reduced to the average of the respective setbacks on the abutting lots using the method in Section 18.40.070. Garage setbacks may not be reduced.
C. 
Exception to maximum height. Building projections not designed for human occupancy are not subject to the building height limitations of this title. Building projections not designed for human occupancy include, but are not limited to, chimneys, spires, domes, elevator shaft housings, flag poles, and antennas and receivers not subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.450, Wireless Communication Facilities.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1)

§ 18.210.040 Solar Installations.

A. 
Accessory solar equipment.
1. 
Solar panels and energy storage systems that are accessory to a primary use, such as solar roofs, solar carports, ground-mounted solar installations smaller than 528 square feet, or solar batteries are allowed.
2. 
Accessory solar equipment as described in Paragraph 18.210.040.A.1 is exempt from maximum height, maximum lot coverage, and minimum or maximum setback requirements as provided elsewhere in this title.
B. 
Basic Utility. Standalone solar panel arrays on a site without other development are considered a Basic Utility as defined in Section 18.60.050.
(Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.220.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide clear and objective standards for the establishment of detached accessory dwelling units on lots with small form residential development. Attached accessory dwelling units are considered small form residential development for the purposes of meeting the requirements of applicable state law and administrative rules. Detached accessory dwelling units have the following characteristics:
A. 
They are of limited size and height;
B. 
They are located in a manner that is subordinate to the primary residential use;
C. 
They may be newly constructed or converted from existing dwelling spaces or accessory structures;
D. 
They may share utilities with a primary dwelling unit where allowed by the applicable service provider; and
E. 
The units require no additional off-street parking.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.220.020 Applicability.

A. 
Applicability. The standards of this chapter apply to detached accessory dwelling units wherever this housing type is allowed, as provided in the use and housing type tables in Chapter 18.110, Residential Zones. Attached accessory dwelling units are considered small form residential development and are subject to the standards of Chapter 18.290, Small Form Residential.
B. 
Prohibitions. Detached accessory dwelling units are allowed only on lots with small form residential development. They are prohibited as an accessory housing type to apartment, cottage cluster, courtyard unit, quad, and rowhouse development.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.220.030 Compliance.

Accessory dwelling units must comply with the clear and objective standards of Section 18.220.040 and all other applicable standards of this title.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.220.040 Standards.

A. 
Unit count. A maximum of one detached accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot. The total maximum number of dwelling units on a small form residential lot is three, including the units in the small form residential development. Detached accessory dwelling units are prohibited on lots with three small form residential dwelling units.
B. 
Size. The maximum size of a detached accessory dwelling unit is 800 square feet.
C. 
Height. The maximum height of a detached accessory dwelling unit is 25 feet.
D. 
Setbacks. Detached accessory dwelling units must meet the setback standards for small form residential development in the applicable base zone, with the following exceptions:
1. 
Detached accessory dwelling units must be located no closer to a front property line than the primary dwelling, and
2. 
Detached accessory dwelling units may be located within five feet of the rear property line if the accessory dwelling unit is 15 feet or less in height.
E. 
Lot coverage. Detached accessory dwelling units must meet the lot coverage standards for small form residential development in the applicable base zone, as provided in Chapter 18.290, Small Form Residential.
F. 
Facades. Detached accessory dwelling units must meet the same standards for windows and street-facing facades that apply to small form residential development in the applicable base zone, as provided in Chapter 18.290, Small Form Residential.
G. 
Accessory structure additions and conversions. Detached accessory dwelling units may be added to or created from existing accessory structures such as detached garages. The maximum square footage requirements for the accessory dwelling unit apply to the entire structure, including any portion that remains in use as an accessory structure.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.230.010 Purpose.

Apartments are a type of attached housing within single-story or multi-story buildings. Apartment dwelling units may share common side walls, ceilings, or floors. The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards that promote quality development and enhance the livability, walkability, and safety of the community. Apartment development is intended to achieve the following:
A. 
Increase the number of affordable dwelling units;
B. 
Provide for a variety of housing types that meet the needs of Tigard's diverse population at all stages of life;
C. 
Facilitate the efficient use of land through higher-density attached housing; and
D. 
Support and complement transit services by providing ridership density and proximity.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.230.020 Applicability.

A. 
The standards of this chapter apply to apartment development in the RES-D, RES-E, MUC, and MUR zones. Additional standards apply in the River Terrace Plan District as provided in Chapter 18.640, River Terrace Plan District. An applicant may elect to apply the approval process and standards of this chapter or of Chapter 18.280, Rowhouses, when proposing rowhouse development.
B. 
The standards of this chapter also apply to nonconforming apartment development in the RES-A through RES-C zones. In lieu of specific base zone standards, apartment development in these zones is subject to the RES-D zone standards.
C. 
This chapter does not apply to the following:
1. 
Apartment development in the Bridgeport Village Plan District is subject to the standards of Chapter 18.620, Bridgeport Village Plan District.
2. 
Apartment development in the MU-CBD zone is subject to the approval processes and standards of Chapter 18.650, Tigard Downtown Plan District.
3. 
Apartment development in the TMU zone is subject to the approval processes and standards of Chapter 18.660, Tigard Triangle Plan District.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.230.030 Application Type.

Apartment development requires a site development review application.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.230.040 Development Standards.

A. 
Base zone development standards are provided in Table 18.230.1.
Table 18.230.1
Apartment Development Standards
Standard
RES-D
RES-E
MUC
MUR
Minimum Setbacks (ft)
- Front or street-facing
20
20
1
1
- Side or rear adjacent to nonresidential or RES-E zone
10
10
0
0
- Side or rear adjacent to a RES-A—RES-D zone
10
10[1]
0
20
Maximum Setbacks (ft)
- Front or street-facing
None
None
12
12
Minimum Height (ft)
None
None
12
12
Maximum Height (ft)
35
45
185
60
Maximum Lot Coverage
80%
80%
None
None
Minimum Landscape Area
20%
20%
None
None
Minimum Density
11 units per acre
23 units per acre
None
None
Maximum Density
14 units per acre
30 units per acre
None
None
[1] An additional one foot of setback is required for each foot of building height above the maximum building height of the adjacent residential zone
B. 
Landscaping and screening. All required landscaping, including landscaping used to meet screening or tree canopy standards, is subject to the general provisions of Chapter 18.420, Landscaping and Screening.
1. 
The minimum landscape area standard is provided in Table 18.230.1. Landscaping standards are provided in Section 18.420.040. Any landscape area that meets the L-2 standard and any required common open space area may count toward meeting the minimum landscape area standard.
2. 
Screening standards are provided in Section 18.420.050. Screening is required as follows:
a. 
Service areas and wall- and roof-mounted utilities must be screened to the S-1 standard. Service areas and utilities are also subject to the standards in Subsection 18.230.040.G.
b. 
Apartments that abut a RES-A through RES-D zone must be screened to the S-3 standard along all property lines, except street property lines.
c. 
Surface vehicle parking areas, loading areas, and drive aisles within 20 feet of a street property line must be screened to the S-4 standard. Screening must be provided directly adjacent to the street property line, except where access is taken.
3. 
The minimum tree canopy standards for the site and any off-street vehicle parking areas are provided in Section 18.420.060.
C. 
Common space.
1. 
Common space is required.
a. 
In the RES-D and RES-E zones, the minimum total area of required common space is 10 percent of the gross site area or 48 square feet per dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
b. 
In the MUC and MUR zones, the minimum total area of required common space is 36 square feet per unit.
c. 
Multiple common spaces may be provided to meet this standard, but any area used to meet this standard must be a minimum of 20 feet in width and depth.
2. 
Apartment developments with less than 20 dwelling units and apartment developments or mixed-use developments in the MUC or MUR zones must provide at least two different items from the list below within areas identified as common space. Apartment developments with 20 or more dwelling units must provide at least four different items from the list below within areas identified as common space.
a. 
Playground equipment or nature play area for children,
b. 
Lawn or garden area, which may include an above-ground vegetated stormwater facility,
c. 
Roof-top or upper-story deck with a covered area that is a minimum of 15 feet in width and depth,
d. 
Courtyard or covered patio,
e. 
Swimming pool or water feature,
f. 
Sport court or workout room,
g. 
Library or office space, or
h. 
Other similar item as determined by the director.
3. 
At least 50 percent of the dwelling units in a development must face outdoor common space or a public street. This standard is met when the front door or a window from the kitchen, living room, or dining room of a dwelling unit faces the outdoor common space or a public street.
4. 
Building facades, including accessory structure facades, that face outdoor common space must meet the 15 percent window area requirement in Subsection 18.230.050.B or be screened to the S-4 standard as provided in Table 18.420.2.
5. 
Common space may not be located in the front setback or include sensitive lands, except common space in a public access easement may be located within the front setback.
6. 
Outdoor common space that explicitly allows dogs must include an approved dog waste bag dispenser and trash receptacle.
D. 
Private outdoor space.
1. 
Private outdoor space is required for each dwelling unit. Each private outdoor space must be a minimum of 48 square feet in area and a minimum of five feet in width and depth.
2. 
Private outdoor space must be directly accessible from the interior of the dwelling unit that it serves.
3. 
Additional common space above the required minimum may substitute for some or all of the required private outdoor space at a 1:1 ratio.
E. 
Pedestrian access.
1. 
Paths must provide pedestrian access from public sidewalks abutting the site to all required building entrances on the site.
2. 
Paths must provide pedestrian access between all common open space areas, vehicle and bicycle parking areas, building entrances, and service areas designed for use by residents. Paths within parking areas or along drive aisles are subject to additional standards in Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
3. 
Paths must extend to the perimeter property line to provide pedestrian access to existing or planned pedestrian facilities on adjacent properties, such as trails or public access easements.
4. 
Paths must be constructed with a hard surface material and have a minimum unobstructed width of five feet.
F. 
Vehicle and bicycle parking.
1. 
The applicable provisions and standards of Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading, apply to apartment developments.
2. 
Off-street surface vehicle parking areas, detached garages, and attached or detached carports may not be located closer to a street property line than the building closest to that street property line.
3. 
Off-street vehicle parking areas may not occupy more than 50 percent of the total length of each street frontage as measured 20 feet from the street property line. Drive aisles without adjacent parking spaces do not count as parking areas for the purposes of this standard.
4. 
Attached garages may be attached to any side of an apartment building. If attached to the street-facing facade, they may not be located closer to the street property line than the apartment building facade and the facade must include at least one entrance for each proposed garage that meets the standards of Subsection 18.230.050.A. Driveways associated with attached garages that take direct individual access from a public or private street must meet the rowhouse location and access standards in Chapter 18.280, Rowhouses.
5. 
A minimum of one bicycle parking space must be provided for every two dwelling units. Fractional parking space minima are rounded up to the nearest whole number. Apartment developments with 20 or more dwelling units must meet the following additional standards:
a. 
All bicycle parking required by Paragraph 18.230.040.F.5 above must be provided inside a structure or under a roof. This bicycle parking is exempt from the location standards of Chapter 18.410, Off Street Parking and Loading, but may not be located inside individual dwelling units.
b. 
Additional bicycle parking must be provided that is equal to or greater than 15 percent of the minimum parking requirement as provided in Paragraph 18.230.040.F.5 above. This additional bicycle parking must be provided within 20 feet of the street property line and be visible to pedestrians from the public sidewalk in front of the site. Bicycle parking may be located in the public right-of-way with approval of the city engineer.
G. 
Utilities and service areas.
1. 
Private utility facilities, such as transformers or control valves, that serve a single development must be located below ground or a minimum of 20 feet from any street property line or any property line adjacent to a residential zone if located above ground.
2. 
Service areas, such as waste and recycling containers, outdoor storage, and mechanical equipment, may not be located within 20 feet of any street property line or any property line adjacent to a residential zone, except where located inside a building.
H. 
Lighting.
1. 
Minimum illumination levels are measured horizontally at ground level.
a. 
The minimum average illumination is 1.5 footcandles for paths, except those within parking areas, which are subject to the lighting standards in Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading. All points of measurement must be a minimum of 0.5 footcandles.
b. 
The minimum average illumination is 3.5 footcandles for required building entrances and 2.0 footcandles for any non-required building entrances. All points of measurement must be a minimum of 1.0 footcandle.
2. 
Maximum illumination levels are measured vertically at the property line or sensitive lands boundary line. The maximum illumination is 0.5 footcandles at side and rear property lines, except that the maximum illumination may be increased to 1.0 footcandle where the development abuts a commercial or industrial zone. The maximum illumination is zero footcandles at any sensitive lands boundary line.
3. 
Lighting must be shielded, with a cutoff angle of 90 degrees or greater to ensure that it does not shine upwards. Lighting sources, such as lamps and bulbs, may not be directly visible from adjacent properties or sensitive lands.
I. 
Apartments are subject to all other applicable requirements of this title, including, but not limited to, standards related to streets, utilities, sensitive lands, and signs.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2; Ord. 23-08, 12/5/2023; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.230.050 Design Standards.

A. 
Entrances.
1. 
For dwelling units with internal building access, a minimum of one entrance per building must be visible and accessible from a public or private street or outdoor common space. Additional entrances may face drive aisles, parking areas, or service areas.
2. 
For dwelling units without internal building access, a minimum of one entrance per dwelling unit must be visible and accessible from a public or private street, outdoor common space, or drive aisle that has a curb and path adjacent to the dwelling unit.
3. 
A required building entrance must be at an angle that is no more than 45 degrees from the street, common space, or drive aisle that it faces. A required building entrance to an individual dwelling unit may exceed this standard where it opens onto a porch or stoop provided the angle is no more than 90 degrees from the street, common space, or drive aisle that it faces.
4. 
A required building entrance must be covered, recessed, or treated with a permanent architectural feature that provides weather protection for pedestrians. The required weather protection must be at least as wide as the entrance, a maximum of six feet above the top of the entrance, and a minimum of three feet in depth. The required weather protection may project into the minimum front setback.
B. 
Windows.
1. 
All building facades that face a public or private street must include a minimum of 15 percent window area.
2. 
The minimum window area standard does not apply to stories with sloped roofs or dormers.
C. 
Facade design.
1. 
All building facades that face a public or private street or outdoor common space must include at least two different architectural features from the list provided below. An additional two different architectural features per facade are required on all buildings with 20 or more dwelling units. This standard may be met by including different architectural features on different facades of the same building. Buildings that do not include dwelling units are exempt from providing architectural features on facades that face outdoor common space areas, but must provide at least two different architectural features on all street-facing facades.
a. 
Facade articulation. A wall projection or recession that is a minimum of six feet in width and two feet in depth for a minimum of half the height of the facade and with a maximum distance of 40 feet between projections or recessions.
b. 
Roof eave or projecting cornice.
i. 
An eave that projects a minimum of 12 inches from the building facade; or
ii. 
A cornice that projects a minimum of six inches from the building facade and is a minimum of 12 inches in height.
c. 
Roof offsets or dormers.
i. 
A roof offset that is a minimum of two feet from the top surface of one roof to the top surface of another roof as measured horizontally or vertically with a maximum distance of 40 feet between offsets. See Figure 18.230.1; or
ii. 
One dormer for each top-story dwelling unit that is a minimum of four feet in width and integrated into the roof form.
Figure 18.230.1 Roof Offset
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d. 
Accent siding. A minimum of two different siding materials are used, and one siding material covers a minimum of 40 percent of the building facade.
e. 
Distinct base and top. The first story is visually distinguished from the upper stories by including a belt course and at least one of the following:
i. 
A change in surface or siding pattern;
ii. 
A change in surface or siding material; or
iii. 
A change in the size or orientation of windows.
f. 
Window area. A minimum of 50 percent window area is included.
g. 
Window shadowing. All windows include at least one of the following:
i. 
Window trim that is a minimum of 2.5 inches in width and 0.625 inches in depth; or
ii. 
Windows that are recessed a minimum of three inches from the building facade.
h. 
Balconies. Balconies are included on all upper stories that meet the dimensional requirement for private outdoor space provided in Subsection 18.230.040.D.
i. 
Covered porches or recessed entrances. All first-story dwelling units with individual entrances include at least one of the following:
i. 
A covered porch that is a minimum of five feet in width and depth; or
ii. 
An entrance area that is a minimum of five feet in width and recessed a minimum of two feet from the building facade.
j. 
Enhanced entrances or awnings. A building that provides internal access to dwelling units includes at least one of the following:
i. 
A building entrance that is a minimum of eight feet in width and is either:
(A) 
Recessed a minimum of five feet from the building facade, or
(B) 
Covered with a permanent architectural feature that provides weather protection. The architectural feature must be at least as wide as the entry, a maximum of six feet above the top of the entry, and a minimum of five feet in depth. The architectural feature may project into the minimum front setback; or
ii. 
A permanent architectural feature above all first-story windows, such as an awning or series of awnings, that are at least as wide as each window, a maximum of six feet above the top of each window, and a minimum of three feet in depth. The architectural feature may project into the minimum front setback.
2. 
The following building materials are prohibited on all building facades, including accessory structure facades, that face a public or private street or outdoor common space. They may not be used collectively on more than 35 percent of any other building facade.
a. 
Vinyl PVC siding,
b. 
T-111 plywood,
c. 
Exterior insulation finishing (EIFS),
d. 
Corrugated metal.
e. 
Plain concrete or plain concrete block,
f. 
Spandrel glass, or
g. 
Sheet pressboard.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.230.060 Accessory Structures.

Accessory structures are allowed subject to the following standards:
A. 
Accessory structures are prohibited in the required front or street side setback;
B. 
Accessory structures may be located in the required side or rear setback provided they are a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines and a maximum of 15 feet in height; and
C. 
All accessory structures, including structures required to screen utilities and service areas, and all site improvements, such as fences, walls, signs, and light fixtures, must use materials, colors, and architectural design features that are similar in scale and appearance to those on primary buildings. Chain link fencing and unfinished concrete blocks are prohibited within 20 feet of any street property line or public access easement.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.240.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide clear and objective standards for cottage cluster development to meet the requirements of state law and Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 10. Optional alternative standards are also provided for cottage cluster development. Cottage cluster development has the following characteristics:
A. 
The development consists of detached cottages of limited size and footprint;
B. 
The cottages are arranged around a courtyard that provides shared open space;
C. 
The courtyard opens to the street and provides a visual and physical connection to the interior of the development;
D. 
Internal pathways connect the cottages to the shared site elements and to the adjacent sidewalk;
E. 
Off-street parking areas are efficiently designed and screened; and
F. 
The overall design emphasizes sustainable development patterns and climate resiliency.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.240.020 Applicability.

The standards of this chapter apply to cottage cluster development wherever this housing type is allowed as provided in the use and housing type tables in Chapter 18.110, Residential Zones and Chapter 18.120, Commercial Zones. Additional standards apply in the River Terrace Plan District, as provided in Chapter 18.640, River Terrace Plan District.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.240.030 Review Process.

Cottage cluster development requires review through one of the following:
A. 
A cottage cluster development that complies with the clear and objective standards of Section 18.240.050 requires development permits.
B. 
A cottage cluster development that does not comply with the clear and objective standards of Section 18.240.050 requires a site development review application, as provided in Section 18.780.040, subject to the alternative standards of Section 18.240.060 and any other applicable standards in this title.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.240.040 General Provisions.

Adjustments to the clear and objective standards of Section 18.240.050 are prohibited.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.240.050 Clear and Objective Standards.

A. 
Unit count. The required number of cottages in a cottage cluster development is determined as follows:
1. 
A cottage cluster development must contain a minimum of four cottages; and
2. 
A minimum of one cottage is required for every 2,500 square feet of gross lot area. Any designated sensitive lands are included in the lot area. Any dedications are excluded from the lot area.
B. 
Minimum lot width.
1. 
The minimum lot width in the RES-A zone is 65 feet.
2. 
The minimum lot width in the RES-B zone is 50 feet.
3. 
The minimum lot width in all other zones is zero feet.
C. 
Setbacks. Setbacks apply only to the perimeter of the cottage cluster development.
1. 
The minimum setback of cottages from all street property lines is 10 feet.
2. 
The minimum setback of cottages from all other perimeter property lines is five feet.
D. 
Common courtyard. A single common courtyard must be provided. This common courtyard is not required to be rectangular; however, a single rectangle meeting size and location standards must be entirely contained within the common courtyard as shown in Figure 18.240.1. The rectangle is a portion of the common courtyard used to demonstrate compliance with all of the standards listed below.
1. 
The minimum size of the rectangle is 15% of the gross lot area.
2. 
The rectangle must abut a minimum of 15% of the length of a single street property line. See Figure 18.240.2.
3. 
The rectangle must not abut more than 40% of the length of a single street property line.
4. 
The rectangle must be a minimum of 15 feet wide along its entire length.
5. 
Each cottage must have all points along one facade located entirely within 10 feet of the rectangle. See Figure 18.240.3.
6. 
Cottages and parking and maneuvering areas are prohibited within the rectangle.
Figure 18.240.1 Common Courtyard Relationship to Required Rectangle
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Figure 18.240.2 Courtyard Rectangle Width at Street Property Line
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Figure 18.240.3 Required Courtyard Frontage for Cottages
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E. 
Location of cottages. A minimum of two cottages in each development must have all points along one facade of each cottage located entirely within 20 feet of the same street property line.
F. 
Configuration of cottages. All cottages must be detached, with a minimum separation between cottages of at least three feet at all points, including projections such as balconies and eaves.
G. 
Parking. The provisions and standards of Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading, apply. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Number of spaces. A maximum of 1.2 off-street parking spaces are allowed for each cottage. Fractional parking space maxima are rounded down to the nearest whole number.
2. 
Grouping. Off-street parking must be provided in groups of two to four parking spaces where all spaces in a group are contiguous. See Figure 18.240.4.
3. 
Location.
a. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 20 feet from any street property line, except that parking spaces may be located a minimum of five feet from a property line along an alley.
b. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 10 feet from any property line that does not abut a street, alley, or other public right-of-way.
c. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 10 feet from all cottages.
d. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of five feet from any public access easement.
e. 
Off-street parking space groups must be separated by a minimum of five feet from other parking space groups on the site. If this separation area is 10 feet or less in width, it must be landscaped to meet the L-2 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.1, except that trees are not required.
4. 
Garages and carports. Garages and carports are prohibited.
5. 
Screening. Off-street parking spaces must meet the following:
a. 
They must be screened from the street to the S-4 standard if located within 100 feet of a street property line.
b. 
They must be screened from adjacent properties to the S-3 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.2.
Figure 18.240.4 Parking Grouping and Separation
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H. 
Pedestrian access. An accessible path a minimum of five feet in width must be provided that connects the main entrance of each cottage to the following areas:
1. 
At least one parking space group on the lot,
2. 
The common courtyard rectangle, and
3. 
Sidewalks in all adjacent rights-of-way, including at least one connection to a sidewalk along the required courtyard rectangle frontage. See Figure 18.240.5.
Figure 18.240.5 Pedestrian Connection Along Required Common Rectangle
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I. 
Landscaping. The standards and provisions of Section 18.420.030 apply, except for Paragraphs 18.420.030.A.2 and 18.420.030.A.3. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Common courtyards must meet the L-1 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.1.
2. 
A minimum of 33% tree canopy must be provided. The method for determining tree canopy is provided in Section 10 Part 3 Subpart M of the Urban Forestry Manual (UFM). All required trees must be a minimum caliper of 1.5 inches at the time of planting and meet the standards in Section 13 Part 2 and Appendix 3 of the UFM for soil volume and species. Trees planted to meet this standard are development trees. The applicant must pay the tree inventory fee listed in the city's Master Fees and Charges Schedule.
3. 
The minimum number of required street trees is determined by dividing the length in feet of the site's street frontage by 40 feet. When the result is a fraction, the minimum number of street trees is the nearest whole number. More than the minimum number of street trees may be required along the site's frontage depending upon the stature of trees chosen and the specific spacing standards for the chosen trees.
a. 
Street trees must be planted within the right-of-way in accordance with all standards of the city's UFM.
b. 
An existing tree may be used to meet the street tree standards provided that:
i. 
The tree is located in the public right-of-way, and
ii. 
The tree meets the UFM standards for street trees.
J. 
Fencing.
1. 
Fences located within three feet of a side or rear lot line are subject to the height requirements of Section 18.210.020, except that fences within the required front setback must not exceed three feet in height even when the lot abuts a collector or arterial street.
2. 
Fences located anywhere other than within three feet of a side or rear lot line must not exceed three feet in height, except for fences used to meet the screening requirements of Paragraphs 18.240.050.G.5 and 18.240.050.K.
K. 
Service areas. Service areas, including, but not limited to, waste collection areas and utility cabinets must not be located in required setbacks or in the required courtyard rectangle, and must be screened to the S-1 standard as provided in Table 18.420.2.
L. 
Floor area.
1. 
The total maximum floor area of a single-story cottage is 899 square feet.
2. 
Multi-story cottages must meet the following:
a. 
The maximum floor area of the first story is 750 square feet.
b. 
The maximum floor area of any story above the first story is 600 square feet.
c. 
The total maximum floor area of the cottage is 1,100 square feet.
3. 
The average floor area of all cottages in a development must not exceed 1,000 square feet.
M. 
Height. The maximum height of cottages is 35 feet.
N. 
Entrances. A minimum of 75% of the cottages must have main entrances that are either parallel to or offset no more than 45 degrees from the closest edge of the required courtyard rectangle. Cottages within 20 feet of a street property line with their entrances either parallel to or offset no more than 45 degrees from the street property line may count toward this standard.
O. 
Windows. The minimum total area of all windows and doors on all cottage facades is 12%. Window area is the aggregate area of the glass within each window, including any interior grids, mullions, or transoms. Door area is the portion of a door, other than a garage door, that moves and does not include the frame.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.240.060 Alternative Standards.

A. 
Unit count. The required number of cottages in a cottage cluster development is determined as follows:
1. 
A cottage cluster development must contain a minimum of four cottages; and
2. 
A minimum of one cottage is required for every 2,500 square feet of gross lot area. Any designated sensitive lands on the lot are included in the lot area. Any dedications are excluded from the lot area.
B. 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width is 75 feet.
C. 
Setbacks. Setbacks apply only to the perimeter of the cottage cluster development.
1. 
The minimum setback of cottages from all street property lines is 10 feet.
2. 
The minimum setback of cottages from all other perimeter property lines is five feet.
D. 
Common courtyards.
1. 
Number. One common courtyard must be provided for each cluster of cottages. A cluster consists of a minimum of four cottages and a maximum of 12 cottages. The maximum number of courtyards in a cottage cluster development is determined by dividing the total number of cottages in the development by 12. Fractional results are rounded up to the nearest whole number. A minimum of one courtyard must meet the primary courtyard standards.
2. 
Size.
a. 
The minimum total area of all required common courtyards is 15% of the total gross area of the development site.
b. 
The minimum area of the primary courtyard is eight percent of the total gross area of the development site.
c. 
The maximum area that may count toward meeting the courtyard area standard is shown in Figure 18.240.6. This area includes the area of the shape created by:
i. 
The courtyard-facing facade of each cottage,
ii. 
A series of imaginary straight lines drawn between the courtyard-facing corners of adjacent cottages as measured at ground level, and
iii. 
For primary courtyards, the edge of the courtyard along the street property line.
3. 
Design.
a. 
Parking and maneuvering areas are prohibited within all common courtyards.
b. 
At least one side of the primary courtyard must abut a single street property line for a minimum of 15% and a maximum of 40% of the length of that street property line. See Figure 18.240.7.
c. 
The courtyard must be at least 15 feet wide along any imaginary line drawn perpendicular to its edges, as defined in Subparagraph 18.240.060.D.2.c above.
d. 
Sight-obstructing structures or shrubs more than three feet in height must not be located in the primary common courtyard within 50 feet of any street property line.
Figure 18.240.6 Common Courtyard Measurement
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Figure 18.240.7 Common Courtyard Width at Street Property Line
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E. 
Configuration of cottages. All cottages must be detached, with a minimum separation between cottages of at least three feet at all points, including projections such as balconies and eaves.
F. 
Parking. The provisions and standards of Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading, apply. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Number of spaces. A maximum of 1.2 off-street parking spaces are allowed for each cottage. Fractional parking space maxima are rounded down to the nearest whole number.
2. 
Grouping. Off-street parking must be provided in groups of two to four parking spaces where all spaces in a group are contiguous. See Figure 18.240.8.
3. 
Location.
a. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 20 feet from any street property line, except that parking spaces may be located a minimum of five feet from property line along an alley.
b. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 10 feet from any property line that does not abut a street, alley, or other public right-of-way.
c. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of five feet from any public access easement.
d. 
Off-street parking space groups, including those provided in garages or carports, must be separated by a minimum of five feet on all sides from all other parking space groups, garages, carports, and cottages on the site. If this separation area is 10 feet or less in width, it must be landscaped to meet the L-2 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.1, except that trees are not required. Separation areas between garages are exempt from the landscaping requirement.
4. 
Garages and carports.
a. 
The maximum size for any detached garage or carport is 750 square feet and the maximum height is 15 feet. The square footage of a carport is the total area covered by a roof.
b. 
Each detached garage or carport must not contain more than four vehicle parking spaces.
5. 
Screening. Off-street parking spaces provided on paved surfaces or in carports must meet the following:
a. 
They must be screened from the street to the S-4 standard if located within 100 feet of a street property line.
b. 
They must be screened from adjacent properties to the S-3 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.2.
Figure 18.240.8 Parking Grouping and Separation
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G. 
Pedestrian access. An accessible path a minimum of five feet in width must be provided that connects the main entrance of each cottage to the following areas:
1. 
At least one parking space group on the lot,
2. 
At least one common courtyard, and
3. 
Sidewalks in all adjacent rights-of-way, including at least one connection to a sidewalk along the required primary common courtyard. See Figure 18.240.9.
Figure 18.240.9 Pedestrian Connection Along Required Common Courtyard
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H. 
Landscaping. The standards and provisions of Section 18.420.030 apply, except for Paragraphs 18.420.030.A.2 and 18.420.030.A.3. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Common courtyards must meet the L-1 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.1.
2. 
A minimum of 33% tree canopy must be provided. The method for determining tree canopy is provided in Section 10 Part 3 Subpart M of the Urban Forestry Manual (UFM). All required trees must be a minimum caliper of 1.5 inches at the time of planting and meet the standards in Section 13 Part 2 and Appendix 3 of the UFM for soil volume and species. Trees planted to meet this standard are development trees. The applicant must pay the tree inventory fee listed in the city's Master Fees and Charges Schedule.
3. 
The minimum number of required street trees is determined by dividing the length in feet of the site's street frontage by 40 feet. When the result is a fraction, the minimum number of street trees is the nearest whole number. More than the minimum number of street trees may be required along the site's frontage depending upon the stature of trees chosen and the specific spacing standards for the chosen trees.
a. 
Street trees must be planted within the right-of-way wherever practicable. Street trees may be planted a maximum of six feet from the right-of-way in an easement when planting within the right-of-way is not practicable as determined by the City Engineer.
b. 
An existing tree may be used to meet the street tree standards provided that:
i. 
The largest percentage of the tree trunk immediately above the trunk flare or root buttresses is either within the subject site or within the right-of-way immediately adjacent to the subject site; and
ii. 
The tree would be permitted as a street tree in compliance with Urban Forestry Manual street tree planting and soil volume standards if it were newly planted.
I. 
Fencing.
1. 
Fences located within three feet of a side or rear lot line are subject to the height requirements of Section 18.210.020, except that fences within a front setback must not exceed three feet in height even when the lot abuts a collector or arterial street.
2. 
Fences located anywhere other than within three feet of a side or rear lot line must not exceed three feet in height, except for fences used to meet the screening requirements of Paragraphs 18.240.050.G.5 and 18.240.050.J.2.
J. 
Service areas.
1. 
Waste collection areas must be located to minimize noise and odor impacts to adjoining residentially-zoned property to the degree practicable.
2. 
Service areas, including, but not limited to, waste collection areas and utility cabinets, must not be located in required setbacks or in a required common courtyard, and must be screened to the S-1 standard as provided in Table 18.420.2.
K. 
Floor area.
1. 
The total maximum floor area of a single-story cottage is 1,000 square feet.
2. 
Multi-story cottages must comply with the following:
a. 
The maximum floor area of the first story is 800 square feet.
b. 
The maximum floor area of any story above the first story is 600 square feet.
c. 
The total maximum floor area of the cottage is 1,200 square feet.
3. 
The average floor area of all cottages in a development must not exceed 1,100 square feet.
L. 
Height. The maximum height of cottages is 25 feet.
M. 
Entrances. A minimum of 75% of the cottages must have main entrances that are either parallel to or offset no more than 45 degrees from the closest edge of the required courtyard rectangle. Cottages within 20 feet of a street property line with their entrances either parallel to or offset no more than 45 degrees from the street property line may count toward this standard.
N. 
Windows. The minimum total area of all windows and doors on street-facing facades is 12%. The minimum total area of all windows and doors on all other facades is 10%. Window area is the aggregate area of the glass within each window, including any interior grids, mullions, or transoms. Door area is the portion of a door that moves and does not include the frame.
(Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.240.070 Pre-existing Dwelling Units.

Any single pre-existing primary dwelling unit or detached accessory dwelling unit on the same lot with a proposed cottage cluster development may be included in the cottage cluster subject to the following:
A. 
The primary dwelling unit must have received a final inspection a minimum of five years prior to the date of the cottage cluster application for development permits.
B. 
Any detached accessory dwelling unit must have been constructed and received a final inspection a minimum of one year prior to the date of the cottage cluster application for development permits.
C. 
All development standards of this chapter apply to cottage cluster development with a pre-existing primary or accessory dwelling unit, including courtyard size and location standards, with the following exceptions:
1. 
Any primary or accessory dwelling units proposed to remain are considered a cottage for the purposes of meeting the required minimum number of cottages.
2. 
Any primary or accessory dwelling unit proposed to remain under these provisions must not be modified in a manner that causes them to go further out of conformance with the standards of this chapter.
3. 
The floor area of any primary or accessory dwelling unit proposed to remain is not included in the maximum average floor area calculation for the cottage cluster development.
4. 
Any primary or accessory dwelling unit proposed to remain is not required to meet standards for location or a common courtyard-facing main entrance.
(Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.240.080 Accessory Structures.

Accessory structures are allowed subject to the following:
A. 
The total maximum floor area of all accessory structures on a lot is 528 square feet. The floor area of garages and carports does not count toward this maximum. Cottage cluster developments with more than 12 cottages on a lot are allowed an additional 500 square feet of accessory structure floor area, provided that no individual accessory structure exceeds 528 square feet in floor area.
B. 
The maximum height of accessory structures is 15 feet.
C. 
Accessory structures are prohibited within the front setback.
D. 
Accessory structures may be located within a required side or rear setback provided they are located a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.250.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide clear and objective standards for courtyard unit development. Optional alternative standards are also provided for courtyard unit development. Courtyard unit development has the following characteristics:
A. 
The development consists of attached dwelling units of limited size and height;
B. 
The buildings containing the dwelling units are arranged around a courtyard that provides shared open space among the units;
C. 
The courtyard opens to the street and provides a visual and physical connection to the interior of the development and the entrance-bearing facades of the dwelling units;
D. 
Internal pathways connect the units to the shared site elements and to the adjacent sidewalk;
E. 
Off-street parking areas are efficiently designed and screened; and
F. 
The overall design emphasizes sustainable development patterns and climate resiliency.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.250.020 Applicability.

The standards of this chapter apply to courtyard unit development wherever this housing type is allowed as provided in the use and housing type tables in Chapter 18.110, Residential Zones and Chapter 18.120, Commercial Zones. Additional standards apply in the River Terrace Plan District, as provided in Chapter 18.640, River Terrace Plan District.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.250.030 Review Process.

Courtyard unit developments require review through one of the following:
A. 
A courtyard unit development that complies with all of the clear and objective standards of Section 18.250.050 requires development permits.
B. 
A courtyard unit development that does not comply with all of the clear and objective standards of Section 18.250.050 requires a site development review application, as provided in Paragraph 18.780.040, subject to the alternative standards of Section 18.240.060 and any other applicable standards in this title.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.250.040 General Provisions.

Adjustments to the clear and objective standards of Section 18.250.050 are prohibited.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.250.050 Clear and Objective Standards.

A. 
Unit count. The required number of dwelling units in courtyard unit development is determined as follows:
1. 
A courtyard unit development must contain a minimum of five dwelling units and a maximum of 12 dwelling units.
2. 
A minimum of one dwelling unit is required for every 2,000 square feet of gross lot area. Any designated sensitive lands on the lot are included in the gross lot area. Any dedications for public improvements or public access are not included in the lot area.
B. 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width is 75 feet.
C. 
Setbacks. Setbacks apply only to the perimeter of the courtyard unit development.
1. 
The minimum front and side setbacks are 10 feet.
2. 
The minimum rear setback is 15 feet.
3. 
The maximum setback from a front street property line is 20 feet.
D. 
Common courtyard. A single common courtyard must be provided. This common courtyard is not required to be rectangular; however, a single rectangle meeting size and location standards must be entirely contained within the common courtyard as shown in Figure 18.250.1. The rectangle is a portion of the common courtyard used to demonstrate compliance with all of the standards listed below.
1. 
The minimum size of the rectangle is 15% of the gross lot area;
2. 
The rectangle must abut a minimum of 15% of the length of a single street property line;
3. 
The rectangle must not abut more than 40% of the length of a single street property line;
4. 
The rectangle must be a minimum of 15 feet wide along its entire length.
5. 
Each building must have all points along the courtyard-facing facade located entirely within 10 feet of the rectangle.
6. 
Dwelling units and parking and maneuvering areas are prohibited within the rectangle.
Figure 18.250.1 Common Courtyard Relationship to Required Rectangle
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Figure 18.250.2 Required Courtyard Frontage for Courtyard Units
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E. 
Configuration of dwelling units. Dwelling units must be attached, except that the dwelling units may be provided in two detached buildings of at least three dwelling units each. See Figure 18.250.2.
F. 
Location of dwelling units. The dwelling units must be arranged around the common courtyard. If dwelling units are provided in two detached buildings, the buildings must face each other across the common courtyard. See Figure 18.250.2.
Figure 18.250.2 Possible Configurations and Locations of Dwelling Units
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G. 
Parking. The provisions and standards of Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading, apply. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Number of spaces. A maximum of 1.2 off-street parking spaces are allowed for each dwelling unit. Fractional parking space maxima are rounded down to the nearest whole number.
2. 
Grouping. Off-street parking must be provided in groups of two to four parking spaces where all spaces in a group must be contiguous. See Figure 18.250.3.
3. 
Location.
a. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 20 feet from any street property line, except that parking spaces may be provided within five feet of a property line along an alley.
b. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 10 feet from any property line that does not abut a street, alley, or public right-of-way.
c. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of five feet from any public access easement.
d. 
Off-street parking space groups must be separated by a minimum of five feet on all sides from all other parking space groups and dwelling units on the site. If this separation area is 10 feet or less in width, it must be landscaped to meet the L-2 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.1, except that trees are not required.
4. 
Garages and carports. Garages and carports are prohibited.
5. 
Screening. Off-street parking spaces must meet the following:
a. 
They must be screened from the street to the S-4 standard if located within 100 feet of a street property line.
b. 
They must be screened from adjacent properties to the S-3 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.2.
Figure 18.250.3 Parking Grouping and Separation
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H. 
Pedestrian access. An accessible path a minimum of five feet in width must be provided that connects the main entrance of each dwelling unit to the following areas:
1. 
At least one parking areas on the lot,
2. 
The common courtyard, and
3. 
Sidewalks in all adjacent rights-of-way, including at least one connection through the required courtyard rectangle. See Figure 18.250.4.
Figure 18.250.4 Pedestrian Connection Along Required Common Rectangle
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I. 
Landscaping. The standards and provisions of Section 18.420.030 apply, except for Paragraphs 18.420.030.A.2 and 18.420.030.A.3. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Common courtyards must meet the L-1 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.1.
2. 
A minimum of 33% tree canopy must be provided. The method for determining tree canopy is provided in Section 10 Part 3 Subpart M of the Urban Forestry Manual (UFM). All required trees must be a minimum caliper of 1.5 inches at the time of planting and meet the standards in Section 13 Part 2 and Appendix 3 of the UFM for soil volume and species. Trees planted to meet this standard are development trees. The applicant must pay the tree inventory fee listed in the city's Master Fees and Charges Schedule.
3. 
The minimum number of required street trees is determined by dividing the length in feet of the site's street frontage by 40 feet. When the result is a fraction, the minimum number of street trees is the nearest whole number. More than the minimum number of street trees may be required along the site's frontage depending upon the stature of trees chosen and the specific spacing standards for the chosen trees.
a. 
Street trees must be planted within the right-of-way in accordance with all standards of the city's UFM.
b. 
An existing tree may be used to meet the street tree standards provided that:
i. 
The tree is located in the public right-of-way, and
ii. 
The tree meets the UFM standards for street trees.
J. 
Fencing.
1. 
A fence at least six feet in height must be provided at the perimeter of the site, within three feet of rear and side property lines, except that a fence is not required in the front setback.
2. 
Fences located within the required front setback must not exceed three feet in height even when the lot abuts a collector or arterial street.
3. 
Fences located anywhere other than within three feet of a side or rear lot line not exceed three feet in height, except for fences used to meet the screening requirements of Paragraphs 18.250.050.G.5 and 18.250.050.K.
K. 
Service areas. Service areas including but not limited to waste collection areas and utility cabinets must not be located in required setbacks or in the required courtyard rectangle, and must be screened to the S-1 standard as provided in Table 18.420.2.
L. 
Floor area.
1. 
The maximum floor area of each individual dwelling unit in a courtyard unit development is 1,100 square feet.
2. 
The average floor area of all dwelling units in a courtyard unit development must not exceed 900 square feet.
M. 
Height. The maximum height of a courtyard unit building is 18 feet.
N. 
Entrances. A minimum of 75% of the dwelling units must have main entrances that are either parallel or offset no more than 45 degrees from the closest edge of the required courtyard rectangle. Dwelling units within 20 feet of a street property line with their entrances either parallel or offset no more than 45 degrees from the street property line may count toward this standard.
O. 
Facade length.
1. 
Front facades within the required front setback must not exceed 40 feet in length. See Figure 18.250.5.
2. 
The total length of front facades within the required front setbacks must not exceed 80 feet in length. See Figure 18.250.5.
3. 
Street-facing side facades on corner lots may be any length.
Figure 18.250.5 Facade Length Within Required Front Setbacks
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P. 
Windows. The minimum total area of all windows and doors on building facades is 12%. Window area is the aggregate area of the glass within each window, including any interior grids, mullions, or transoms. Door area is the portion of a door, other than a garage door, that moves and does not include the frame.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.250.060 Alternative Standards.

A. 
Unit count. The required number of units in a courtyard unit development is determined as follows:
1. 
A courtyard unit development must contain a minimum of five dwelling units; and
2. 
A minimum of one dwelling unit is required for every 1,500 square feet of gross lot area. Any designated sensitive lands on the lot are included in the gross lot area. Any dedications for public improvements or public access are not included in the lot area.
B. 
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width is 75 feet.
C. 
Setbacks. Setbacks apply only to the perimeter of the courtyard unit development.
1. 
The minimum front and side setbacks are 10 feet.
2. 
The minimum rear setback is 15 feet.
3. 
The maximum setback from any street property line is 20 feet.
D. 
Common courtyards.
1. 
Number. A common courtyard must be provided for every 12 courtyard units, or portion thereof. The maximum number of courtyards in a courtyard unit development is determined by dividing the total number of dwelling units in the development by 12. When this calculation results in a fraction, the result will be rounded up to the nearest consecutive whole number. A minimum of one courtyard must meet the primary courtyard standards.
2. 
Size.
a. 
The minimum total area of all required common courtyards is 15% of the total gross area of the development site.
b. 
The minimum area of the primary courtyard is 10% of the total gross area of the development site.
c. 
The maximum area that may count toward meeting the courtyard area standard is as shown in Figure 18.240.6. This area includes the area of the shape created by:
i. 
The courtyard-facing facade of each building containing dwelling units,
ii. 
A series of imaginary straight lines drawn between the corners of buildings facing each other across the courtyard, as measured at ground level, and
iii. 
For primary courtyards, the edge of the courtyard along the street property line and a perpendicular line extending from the street property line to the edge of each courtyard-facing facade.
3. 
Design.
a. 
Parking and maneuvering areas are prohibited within all common courtyards.
b. 
At least one side of the primary courtyard must abut a single street property line for a minimum of 15% and a maximum of 40% of the length of that street property line. See Figure 18.240.7.
c. 
The courtyard must be at least 15 feet wide along any imaginary line drawn perpendicular to its edges, as defined in Subparagraph 18.250.060.D.2.c above.
d. 
Sight-obstructing structures or shrubs more than three feet in height must not be located in the primary common courtyard within 50 feet of any street property line.
Figure 18.250.6 Common Courtyard Measurement
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Figure 18.240.7 Common Courtyard Width at Street Property Line
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E. 
Configuration of dwelling units. Dwelling units must be attached, except that the dwelling units may be provided in two detached buildings of at least three dwelling units each. See Figure 18.250.6.
F. 
Location of dwelling units. The dwelling units must be arranged around the common courtyard. If dwelling units are provided in two detached buildings, the buildings must face each other across the common courtyard. If a development includes more than 12 dwelling units, then each building containing dwelling units must be arranged adjacent to or around at least one courtyard. See Figure 18.250.8.
Figure 18.250.8 Possible Configurations and Locations of Dwelling Units
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G. 
Parking. The provisions and standards of Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading, apply. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Number of spaces. A maximum of 1.2 off-street parking spaces are allowed for each dwelling unit. Fractional parking space maxima are rounded down to the nearest whole number.
2. 
Grouping. Off-street parking must be provided in groups of two to four parking spaces where all spaces in a group must be contiguous. See Figure 18.250.9.
3. 
Location.
a. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 20 feet from any street property line, except that parking spaces may be located a minimum of five feet from property line along an alley.
b. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of 10 feet from any property line that does not abut a street, alley, or other public right-of-way.
c. 
Off-street parking spaces must be located a minimum of five feet from any public access easement.
d. 
Off-street parking space groups, including those provided in garages or carports, must be separated by a minimum of five feet on all sides from all other parking space groups, garages or carports, and dwelling units on the site. If this separation area is 10 feet or less in width, it must be landscaped to meet the L-2 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.1, except that trees are not required. Separation areas between garages are exempt from the landscaping requirement. See Figure 18.250.9.
4. 
Garages and carports.
a. 
The maximum size for any detached garage or carport is 750 square feet and the maximum height is 15 feet. The square footage of a carport is the total area covered by a roof.
b. 
Each detached garage or carport must not contain more than four vehicle parking spaces.
5. 
Screening. Off-street parking spaces provided on paved surfaces or in carports must meet the following:
a. 
They must be screened from the street to the S-4 standard if located within 100 feet of a street property line.
b. 
They must be screened from adjacent properties to the S-3 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.2.
Figure 18.250.9 Parking Grouping and Separation
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H. 
Pedestrian access. An accessible path a minimum of five feet in width must be provided that connects the main entrance of each dwelling unit to the following areas:
1. 
At least one parking space group on the lot,
2. 
At least one common courtyard, and
3. 
Sidewalks in all adjacent rights-of-way, including at least one connection to a sidewalk along the required primary common courtyard.
I. 
Landscaping. The standards and provisions of Section 18.420.030 apply, except for Paragraphs 18.420.030.A.2 and 18.420.030.A.3. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Common courtyards must meet the L-1 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.1.
2. 
A minimum of 33% tree canopy must be provided. The method for determining tree canopy is provided in Section 10 Part 3 Subpart M of the Urban Forestry Manual (UFM). All required trees must be a minimum caliper of 1.5 inches at the time of planting and meet the standards in Section 13 Part 2 and Appendix 3 of the UFM for soil volume and species. Trees planted to meet this standard are development trees. The applicant must pay the tree inventory fee listed in the city's Master Fees and Charges Schedule.
3. 
The minimum number of required street trees is determined by dividing the length in feet of the site's street frontage by 40 feet. When the result is a fraction, the minimum number of street trees is the nearest whole number. More than the minimum number of street trees may be required along the site's frontage depending upon the stature of trees chosen and the specific spacing standards for the chosen trees.
a. 
Street trees must be planted within the right-of-way wherever practicable. Street trees may be planted a maximum of six feet from the right-of-way in an easement when planting within the right-of-way is not practicable as determined by the City Engineer.
b. 
An existing tree may be used to meet the street tree standards provided that:
i. 
The largest percentage of the tree trunk immediately above the trunk flare or root buttresses is either within the subject site or within the right-of-way immediately adjacent to the subject site; and
ii. 
The tree would be permitted as a street tree in compliance with Urban Forestry Manual street tree planting and soil volume standards if it were newly planted.
J. 
Fencing.
1. 
A fence at least six feet in height must be provided at the perimeter of the site, within three feet of rear and side property lines, except that a fence is not required in the front setback.
2. 
Fences located within the required front setback must not exceed three feet in height even when the lot abuts a collector or arterial street.
3. 
Fences located anywhere other than within three feet of a side or rear lot line not exceed three feet in height, except for fences used to meet the screening requirements of Paragraphs 18.250.060.G.5 and 18.250.060.K.
K. 
Service areas.
1. 
Waste collection areas must be located to minimize noise and odor impacts to adjoining residentially-zoned property to the degree practicable.
2. 
Service areas, including but not limited to waste collection areas and utility cabinets, must not be located in required setbacks or in a required common courtyard, and must be screened to the S-1 standard as provided in Table 18.420.2.
L. 
Floor area.
1. 
The maximum floor area of each individual dwelling unit in a courtyard unit development is 1,200 square feet.
2. 
The average floor area of all dwelling units in a courtyard unit development must not exceed 1,000 square feet.
M. 
Height. The maximum height of a courtyard unit building is 25 feet.
N. 
Entrances. A minimum of 75% of the dwelling units must have main entrances that are either parallel to or offset no more than 45 degrees from the closest edge of the required common courtyard. Dwelling units within 20 feet of a street property line with their entrances either parallel to or offset no more than 45 degrees from the street property line may count toward this standard.
O. 
Facade length.
1. 
Front facades within the required front setback must not exceed 50 feet in length. See Figure 18.250.8.
2. 
The total length of front facades within the required front setbacks must not exceed 100 feet in length. See Figure 18.250.10.
3. 
Street-facing side facades on corner lots may be any length.
Figure 18.250.10 Facade Length Within Required Front Setbacks
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P. 
Windows. The minimum total area of all windows and doors on street-facing facades is 12%. The minimum total area of all windows and doors on all other facades is 10%. Window area is the aggregate area of the glass within each window, including any interior grids, mullions, or transoms. Door area is the portion of a door, other than a garage door, that moves and does not include the frame.
(Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.250.070 Accessory Structures.

Accessory structures are allowed subject to the following:
A. 
The total maximum floor area of all accessory structures on a lot is 528 square feet. The floor area of garages or carports does not count toward this maximum. Courtyard unit developments with more than 12 dwelling units on a lot are allowed an additional 500 square feet of accessory structure floor area, provided that no individual accessory structure exceeds 528 square feet in floor area.
B. 
The maximum height of accessory structures is 15 feet.
C. 
Accessory structures are prohibited within the required front setback.
D. 
Accessory structures may be located within a required side or rear setback provided they are located a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.260.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the placement of mobile homes in mobile home park developments.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1)

§ 18.260.020 Applicability.

The standards of this chapter apply to mobile home park development wherever this housing type is allowed as provided in the use and housing type tables in Chapter 18.110, Residential Zones and Chapter 18.120, Commercial Zones. Additional standards apply in the River Terrace Plan District, as provided in Chapter 18.640, River Terrace Plan District.
(Ord. 19-09 §1)

§ 18.260.030 Application Type.

Mobile home park development requires a site development review application.
(Ord. 19-09 §1)

§ 18.260.040 Mobile Home Park Standards.

A. 
Minimum development standards. Mobile home park development must meet the following minimum development standards:
1. 
Gross lot area of one acre;
2. 
Street frontage of 100 feet;
3. 
Lot depth of 150 feet;
4. 
Front and rear setback of 25 feet;
5. 
Side setback of 10 feet, except on a corner lot the street side setback is 25 feet;
6. 
Sixty square feet of outdoor recreation area, suitably improved for recreational use, provided for each dwelling unit in addition to required setbacks. Each recreation area must be a minimum size of 2,500 square feet; and
7. 
Landscape area of 20% of the mobile home park area.
B. 
Other standards.
1. 
Evidence must be provided that the park will be eligible for a certificate of sanitation required by state law.
2. 
Each site must be adequately serviced by public facilities such as water supply, sewers, sidewalks, and improved streets.
3. 
Each dwelling unit must be served with a water, sewer, and electrical connection. The electrical connection must provide for 110 and 220-volt service.
4. 
All mobile homes, accessory buildings, or other structures must be at least 10 feet from another mobile home, accessory building, or other structure.
5. 
The maximum height of all structures is 25 feet.
6. 
Each mobile home placed in a mobile home park must be inspected by the building official and meet the following standards:
a. 
Each mobile home must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations;
b. 
Each mobile home must be in good repair, notwithstanding deterioration that may have occurred due to misuse, neglect, accident, or other cause;
c. 
Each mobile home must contain a water closet, lavatory, shower or tub, and a sink in a kitchen or other food preparation space.
7. 
Each vehicular way in a mobile home park must be named and marked with signs that are similar in appearance to those used to identify public streets, and a map of the named vehicular ways must be provided to the applicable fire district, the police department, and the public works department.
8. 
If a mobile home space or permanent structure in the park is more than 500 feet from a public fire hydrant, the park must provide:
a. 
Water supply lines designed with fire hydrants that are within 500 feet of such space or structure; and
b. 
Each hydrant within the park must be located on a vehicular way and comply in design and capacity to city and the applicable water district standards.
9. 
Each mobile home in a mobile home park must have a continuous perimeter skirting installed in compliance with state regulations, which must be of the same material and finish as the exterior of the mobile home.
10. 
The wheels, tongue, and traveling lights of each mobile home in a mobile home park must be removed upon installation of the dwelling unit.
11. 
Accessways or driveways must be lighted in compliance with city standards.
12. 
Primary access to the mobile home park must be from a public street and comply with Chapter 18.920, Access, Egress, and Circulation; and
a. 
Where necessary, additional street right-of-way must be dedicated to the city to maintain adequate traffic circulation;
b. 
Access driveways connecting to a public street must be at least 36 feet, of which at least 20 feet must be paved; and
c. 
Driveways must be designed to provide for all maneuvering and parking without encroaching on a public street.
13. 
The maximum number of mobile homes in the park or subdivision is limited to the number of lots that would be allowed to be created using the small form residential lot standards as provided in Chapter 18.805, Lot Standards.
14. 
Where landfill or development is allowed within or adjacent to the special flood hazard area, the city will require the dedication of sufficient open land area for a greenway adjacent to and within the special flood hazard area. This area includes portions at a suitable elevation for the construction of a path, sidewalk, or trail with the special flood hazard area in compliance with the adopted trails plan or transportation plan.
(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. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.270.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide clear and objective and alternative standards for quad development to meet the requirements of state law and Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 10. Quad development has the following characteristics:
A. 
The development is made up of four attached dwelling units of limited size;
B. 
The configuration of the units provides visual access to the street for all dwelling units;
C. 
The form of the building resembles a two-story single detached house in size and appearance;
D. 
Off-street parking areas are efficiently designed and screened; and
E. 
The overall design emphasizes sustainable development patterns and climate resiliency.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.270.020 Applicability.

The standards of this chapter apply to quad development wherever this housing type is allowed as provided in the use and housing type tables in Chapter 18.110, Residential Zones and Chapter 18.120, Commercial Zones. Additional standards apply in the River Terrace Plan District, as provided in Chapter 18.640, River Terrace Plan District.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.270.030 Compliance.

Quad development must comply with the clear and objective standards of Section 18.270.040 and all other applicable standards of this title.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.270.040 Clear and Objective Standards.

A. 
Unit count. A quad development must contain four dwelling units.
B. 
Configuration of dwelling units.
1. 
Two dwelling units must be wholly contained within a first story. Two dwelling units must be wholly contained within a second story.
2. 
All dwelling units must have at least one street-facing window.
C. 
Lot size and width. Dimensional lot standards are provided in Chapter 18.805 Lot Standards. Quad development is not allowed on lots that do not meet the dimensional lot standards for the base zone.
D. 
Development standards. Development standards are provided in Table 18.270.1.
Table 18.270.1
Development Standards for Quads
Standard
RES-A and RES-B
RES-C and RES-D
MUR
Minimum Setbacks (ft)
- Front
15
10
None
- Street side
15
10
None
- Side
5
5
5
- Rear
15
15
15
Maximum Setbacks (ft)
- Front
20
15
10
- Street side
20
15
10
Maximum Height (ft)
30
35
35
Maximum Lot Coverage
80%
80%
80%
Minimum Landscape Area
20%
20%
20%
E. 
Parking. The provisions and standards of Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading, apply. The following additional standards also apply:
1. 
Number of spaces. The maximum number of allowed off-street vehicle parking spaces is provided in Table 18.270.2.
Table 18.270.2
Quad Vehicle Parking Maximums by Zone
 
RES-A and RES-B
RES-C
RES-D
MUR
Maximum off-street vehicle parking spaces
5
4
4
4
2. 
Grouping. Off-street parking spaces including parking provided in garages or carports must be grouped.
3. 
Location.
a. 
Off-street parking spaces, including those in garages or carports, must be located a minimum of 20 feet from any street property line, except alley property lines, where parking may be provided within five feet of the property line.
b. 
Off-street parking spaces, including those in garages or carports, must not be located within 10 feet of any other property line.
c. 
Covered parking may be provided under the first story of the quad, provided that this parking is accessed from the rear of the building and is not visible from the street.
4. 
Garages and carports. One garage or carport is allowed per quad development, subject to the following:
a. 
The maximum size is 750 square feet; and
b. 
The maximum height is 15 feet.
F. 
Pedestrian access. An accessible path must be provided that connects the main entrance of the quad to the following:
1. 
All parking areas on the site; and
2. 
Sidewalks in the adjacent right-of-way.
G. 
Service areas. Service areas, including, but not limited to, waste collection areas and utility cabinets must not be located in required setbacks and must be screened to the S-1 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.2.
H. 
Floor area. The maximum square footage of each dwelling unit within a quad development is 1,000 square feet.
I. 
Entrances. At least one main entrance to the quad must be either parallel to or offset no more than 45 degrees from a street property line.
J. 
Exterior staircases. Exterior staircases to the second story of a quad are prohibited.
K. 
Windows. The minimum total area of all windows and doors on all quad facades is 12%. Window area is the aggregate area of the glass within each window, including any interior grids, mullions, or transoms. Door area is the area of the portion of a door, other than a garage door, that moves and does not include the frame.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.270.050 Accessory Structures.

Accessory structures are allowed subject to the following:
A. 
The total maximum floor area of all accessory structures on the lot is 528 square feet. The floor area of garages or carports does not count toward this maximum.
B. 
The maximum height of accessory structures is 15 feet.
C. 
Accessory structures are prohibited within the front setback.
D. 
Accessory structures may be located within the side, street side, or rear setback provided they are a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.280.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide clear and objective standards for rowhouse development to meet the requirements of state law and Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 10. Rowhouse development has the following characteristics:
A. 
The development consists of dwelling units that are attached and share common side walls;
B. 
The rowhouses engage directly with the street through their placement and the location of their entrances;
C. 
Off-street parking areas are efficiently designed with shared access and alley access where practicable to minimize the impact of accessways on the pedestrian realm; and
D. 
The overall design emphasizes sustainable development patterns and climate resiliency.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.280.020 Applicability.

A. 
The standards of this chapter apply to rowhouse development in the RES-A, RES-B, RES-C, RES-D, RES-E, MUC, and MUR zones. Additional standards apply in the River Terrace Plan District, as provided in Chapter 18.640, River Terrace Plan District. An applicant may elect to apply the standards of Chapter 18.230, Apartments, when proposing rowhouse development in base zones where apartment development is allowed.
B. 
Rowhouse development in the Bridgeport Village Plan District is subject to the standards of Chapter 18.620, Bridgeport Village Plan District.
C. 
This chapter does not apply to rowhouse development in the MU-CBD and TMU zones. Rowhouse development in these zones is subject to the approval processes and standards of Chapter 18.650, Tigard Downtown Plan District, and Chapter 18.660, Tigard Triangle Plan District, respectively.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)

§ 18.280.030 Compliance.

Rowhouse development must comply with the clear and objective standards of Section 18.280.040 and all other applicable standards of this title.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.280.040 Clear and Objective Standards.

A. 
Unit count. A rowhouse development must contain at least two dwelling units. There is no maximum number of dwelling units, except that in the RES-A through RES-C zones, the maximum number of dwelling units per grouping is five.
B. 
Lot size and width. Dimensional lot standards are provided in Chapter 18.805 Lot Standards. Rowhouse development is not allowed on lots that do not meet the dimensional lot standards for the base zone.
C. 
Development standards. Development standards are provided in Table 18.280.1.
Table 18.280.1
Development Standards for Rowhouses
Standard
RES-A and RES-B
RES-C and RES-D
RES-E
MUR-1
MUR-2
Minimum Setbacks (ft)
- Front
20
15
15
0
10
- Street side
20
15
10
5
10
- Side [1]
5
5
5
5
5
- Rear [2]
25
15
15
15
15
Maximum Setbacks (ft)
- Front
20
20
20
20
20
- Street side
20
20
20
20
20
Maximum Height
35
35
45
75
45
Maximum Lot Coverage
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
Minimum Landscape Area
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
Notes:
[1]
This standard does not apply to a common wall lot line where the dwelling units are attached.
[2]
There is no rear setback requirement when the rear property line abuts an alley.
D. 
Parking. The provisions and standards of Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading, apply.
1. 
Access. Access to off-street parking areas for rowhouse development may be taken through tandem driveways, shared access, or from an alley. The following requirements apply to each situation in addition to the relevant sections of Chapter 18.920, Access, Egress, and Circulation.
a. 
Tandem driveways. If access is taken from a street other than an alley and access is not shared development-wide, the following standards apply. See Figure 18.280.1 for examples.
i. 
A maximum of one driveway is allowed for every two dwelling units, except that each rowhouse grouping of three or more dwelling units may include one driveway that provides access to a single dwelling unit. Shared access is subject to the requirements of Subsection 18.920.030.C.
ii. 
The minimum width for a driveway is 15 feet, except that a single unshared driveway may be 10 feet in width.
iii. 
The maximum width for a driveway is 18 feet, except that the maximum width for a single unshared driveway is 12 feet.
iv. 
Driveways must be located a minimum of 18 feet apart to minimize vehicle conflicts with pedestrians. Distance between driveways is measured along the front property line.
Figure 18.280.1 Access Configuration for Tandem Driveways
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b. 
Shared access. If access for all dwelling units in a rowhouse development is shared and off-street parking areas are provided at the side or rear of a rowhouse development rather than at the front of each dwelling unit, the minimum paved width of the shared access is 20 feet and the maximum width is 24 feet.
Figure 18.280.2 Access Configuration for Shared Access
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c. 
Alley access. If access is taken from an alley, the following standards apply:
i. 
A maximum of one access is allowed for each dwelling unit.
ii. 
The minimum paved width of an alley access is 10 feet.
2. 
Location. Off-street parking areas, including detached garages and carports, must be located a minimum of 20 feet from any street property line, except alley property lines, where no minimum setback is required.
3. 
Garages and carports. Garages and carports in rowhouse developments are subject to the following:
a. 
Detached garages or carports must be located a minimum of 40 feet from a street property line where rowhouses provide main entrances.
b. 
The maximum size for a detached garage or carport is 200 square feet per rowhouse served by the structure.
c. 
The maximum height for a detached garage or carport is 15 feet.
4. 
Screening. Screening of parking areas is not required, except that in the RES-A through RES-C zones, off-street parking areas provided at the side or rear of buildings and not in garages must be screened from adjacent properties to the S-3 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.2. The required screening must be provided on the same site as the development.
E. 
Pedestrian access. Rowhouse developments of five or more dwelling units must provide a paved, accessible pedestrian path that connects the main entrance of each rowhouse to the following:
1. 
Sidewalks in the right-of-way abutting the site;
2. 
Common buildings such as laundry and recreation facilities;
3. 
Parking areas; and
4. 
Common open space and play areas.
F. 
Service areas. Service areas including but not limited to shared waste collection areas and utility cabinets must not be located in required setbacks and must be screened to the S-1 standard, as provided in Table 18.420.2.
G. 
Dwelling unit definition. Each dwelling unit must include at least one of the following on the street-facing facade:
1. 
A roof dormer that is a minimum of four feet in width,
2. 
A balcony that is a minimum of two feet in depth and accessible from an interior room,
3. 
A bay window that projects a minimum of two feet from the facade, or
4. 
A facade that is offset a minimum of two feet in depth from the neighboring dwelling unit.
H. 
Main entrance. The main entrance of each rowhouse must face the street. If a rowhouse has more than one street property line, the entrance may face either street.
I. 
Porches. Each rowhouse in a grouping must include a porch that is a minimum of 48 square feet in area with no horizontal dimension less than six feet. A balcony on the same facade as the main entrance may substitute for a front porch, provided that the following are met:
1. 
The area of the balcony must be a minimum of 48 square feet,
2. 
The balcony must be a minimum of eight feet in width,
3. 
The floor of the balcony must be a maximum of 15 feet above grade, and
4. 
The balcony must be accessible from the interior living space of the house.
J. 
Roofs. Roofs must be sloped, with a minimum pitch of 4/12 and a maximum pitch of 14/12, except that a roof may be flat if it meets one of the following:
1. 
The space on top of the roof is used as a deck or balcony that is no more than 150 square feet in area and is accessible from an interior room; or
2. 
The roof line includes a cornice that extends at least six inches from the facade and is a minimum of 12 inches in height.
K. 
Exterior staircases. Exterior staircases to any story above the first story of a rowhouse are not allowed.
L. 
Windows. A minimum of 12% of the area of all street-facing facades on each individual dwelling unit must include windows or entrance doors. Window area is the aggregate area of the glass within each window, including any interior grids, mullions, or transoms. Door area is the portion of a door, other than a garage door, that moves and does not include the frame. Half of the window area in the door of an attached garage may count toward meeting this standard.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.280.050 Accessory Structures.

Accessory structures are allowed subject to the following standards:
A. 
The maximum size of accessory structures is 528 square feet;
B. 
The maximum height of accessory structures is 15 feet;
C. 
Accessory structures are prohibited within the front setback; and
D. 
Accessory structures may be located within the side or rear setback provided they are a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.290.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide clear and objective standards for the establishment of small form residential development. Attached accessory dwelling units are considered small form residential development for the purposes of meeting the requirements of applicable state law and administrative rules. Small form residential development has the following characteristics:
A. 
It contains between one and three dwelling units on the same lot;
B. 
The dwelling units are attached;
C. 
The dwelling units may be newly constructed or converted from existing dwelling spaces; and
D. 
The dwelling units may share utilities where allowed by the applicable service provider.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.290.020 Applicability.

The standards of this chapter apply to small form residential development. Attached accessory dwelling units are considered small form residential development.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.290.030 Compliance.

Small form residential development must comply with the clear and objective standards of Section 18.290.040 and all other applicable standards of this title.
(Ord. 22-06 §2)

§ 18.290.040 Clear and Objective Standards.

A. 
Unit count.
1. 
A maximum of three attached dwelling units are allowed per lot.
2. 
A maximum of one detached accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot, subject to the standards of Chapter 18.220 Accessory Dwelling Units. The total maximum number of dwelling units on a small form residential lot is three, including any detached accessory dwelling units. Detached accessory dwelling units are prohibited on lots with three small form residential dwelling units.
B. 
Development standards. Development standards for small form residential development are provided in Table 18.290.1.
Table 18.290.1
Development Standards for Small Form Residential
Standard
RES-A
RES-B
RES-C
RES-D and RES-E [1]
MUC-1
Minimum Setbacks (ft)
- Front
20
15
10
10
0 [2]
- Street side
20
15
10
10
0 [2]
- Side
5
5
5
5
0
- Rear
25
15
15
15
0
- Garage [3]
20
20
20
20
20
Maximum Height
30
30
35
35
70
Maximum Lot Coverage
80%
80%
80%
80%
90%
Minimum landscape area [4]
20%
20%
20%
20%
10%
Notes:
[1]
Development standards for small form residential development and allowed accessory uses and structures in the RES-E zone apply only to lots with existing nonconforming development. New construction of small form residential development is not allowed except as provided in Chapter 18.50, Nonconforming Circumstances.
[2]
The maximum front and street side setback is 20 feet.
[3]
The minimum garage setback applies to garages and carports. The minimum setback may be reduced to zero feet where vehicle access is taken from an alley.
[4]
The minimum landscape area must be planted to the L-1 standard. Landscaping standards are provided in Chapter 18.420, Landscaping and Screening. Small form residential development is exempt from the general provisions of Section 18.420.030.
C. 
Entrances. Entrances must meet the following standards:
1. 
At least one entrance per development must be set back no further than eight feet from the widest street-facing wall; and
2. 
The entrance used to meet this standard must be offset no more than 45 degrees from a line parallel to the front lot line. If the front lot is curved, the offset is measured from a line tangent to the midpoint of the front lot line.
D. 
Windows. A minimum of 12% of the area of all street-facing facades, excluding alley-facing facades, must include windows or doors. Window area is the aggregate area of the glass within each window, including any interior grids, mullions, or transoms. Door area is the portion of a door, other than a garage door, that moves and does not include the frame.
1. 
Garage doors designed for vehicle access may not be used to meet this standard.
2. 
Windows in a garage door may be used to meet this standard.
3. 
A maximum of two percent of the required window area may be frosted glass.
E. 
Attached garages and carports. The purpose of these standards is to prevent garages and carports from obscuring or dominating the street-facing facade of residential buildings. An illustration of garage door width is shown in Figure 18.290.1. All attached garages or carports must meet the following standards, except for garages or carports on flag lots or where vehicle access to the garage or carport is taken from an alley.
1. 
A garage door or carport entrance designed for vehicle access must not be closer to the street property line than a facade that encloses living area along the same street frontage, except as follows:
a. 
A garage door or carport entrance may extend up to five feet in front of a facade that encloses living area if there is a covered front porch with no horizontal dimension less than five feet and the garage door or carport entrance does not extend beyond the roof of the porch, excluding gutters.
b. 
A garage door or carport entrance may extend up to five feet in front of a facade that encloses living area if there is a second story above the garage that includes a street-facing window with a minimum area of 12 square feet and a horizontal offset of no more than two feet from the plane of the garage door.
2. 
The total maximum width of all garage doors or carport entrances on a street-facing facade is 12 feet or 50% of the total width of the street-facing facade, whichever is greater. The width of a garage door is measured from inside the garage door frame. Where more than one garage door is proposed, the width of each garage door is measured separately. See Figure 18.290.1.
Figure 18.290.1 Garage Door Width
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3. 
The total maximum width of all garage doors or carport entrances may be increased to 60% of the total width of the street-facing facade provided that a minimum of seven detailed design elements from the list below are included on the street-facing facade with the garage door or carport entrance.
a. 
Covered porch: a minimum depth of five feet, as measured horizontally from the face of the building wall, and a minimum width of five feet.
b. 
Recessed entrance area: A minimum depth of two feet, as measured horizontally from the face of the building wall, and a minimum width of five feet.
c. 
Wall offset: a minimum offset of 16 inches from one exterior wall surface to the other.
d. 
Dormer: a minimum width of four feet that is integrated into the roof form.
e. 
Roof eave: a minimum projection of 12 inches from the intersection of the roof and the building walls.
f. 
Roof offset: a minimum offset of two feet from the top surface of one roof to the top surface of the other.
g. 
Roof shingles: tile or fire-resistant roofing material.
h. 
Roof design: gable roof, hip roof, or gambrel roof design.
i. 
Roof pitch: a roof pitch of at least 500 square feet in area that is sloped to face the southern sky and has its eave line oriented within 30 degrees of the true north/south axis.
j. 
Horizontal lap siding: a minimum visible lap width of three to seven inches once installed. The siding material must be wood, fiber-cement, or vinyl to meet this standard.
k. 
Accent siding: brick, cedar shingles, stucco, or other accent material that covers a minimum of 40% of the facade.
l. 
Window trim: a minimum width of 2.5 inches and a minimum depth of 5/8 inches around all windows.
m. 
Window recess: a minimum depth of three inches, as measured horizontally from the face of the building wall, for all windows except where a bay window is proposed that meets the standard in Subparagraph 18.290.040.C.3.n.
n. 
Window projection (e.g., bay window): a minimum depth of two feet, as measured horizontally from the face of the building wall, and a minimum width of five feet.
o. 
Balcony: a minimum depth of three feet and a minimum width of five feet that is accessible from an interior room.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2)

§ 18.290.050 Accessory Structures.

Accessory structures are allowed on all lots with small form residential development subject to the following standards:
A. 
The maximum size of accessory structures is 528 square feet on lots less than 2.5 acres and 1,000 square feet on lots 2.5 acres or larger;
B. 
The maximum height of accessory structures is 15 feet;
C. 
Accessory structures may not cause the lot to exceed the maximum lot coverage allowed in the base zone;
D. 
Accessory structures are prohibited in the required front setback; and
E. 
Accessory structures may be located in the required side, street side, or rear setback provided they are a minimum of five feet from the side, street side, or rear property lines, except for garages and carports, which are subject to specific setback standards for the side of the structure designed for vehicle access, as provided in Table 18.290.1.
(Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)