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Umatilla City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 3

- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 10-3A-1. - Purpose.

The R-1 District is intended for low density, urban single-family residential uses. The R-1 District corresponds to the R-1 designation of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3A-2. - Uses permitted.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-1 District:

A.

Single-family dwelling subject to the provision of Section 10-11-9 of this title;

B.

One manufactured home on an individual lot subject to the provisions of Section 10-11-8 of this title;

C.

Residential home;

D.

Family day care provider;

E.

Home occupation subject to the provision of Section 10-11-1 of this title; and

F.

Accessory uses, including an accessory dwelling subject to the provisions of Section 10-11-11 of this title.

(Ord. No. 830, 8-7-2018; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3A-3. - Conditional uses permitted.

The following primary uses and their accessory uses may be permitted when authorized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12 of this title:

Community services uses as provided by Chapter 6 of this title.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3A-4. - Development standards.

DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

Minimum lot area 7,000 square feet
Minimum lot width 50 feet
Minimum lot depth 90 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
  Front and rear yard 10 feet
  Side yard 5 feet
  Side street yard 10 feet
  Garage 18 feet from any street except an alley
Maximum building height 40 feet

 

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3B-1. - Purpose.

The purpose of the R-2 District is to allow single-family dwellings on smaller lots, duplexes, townhouses and multi-family dwellings at moderate density. Site review is required for most uses. The R-2 District corresponds to the R-2 designation of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3B-2. - Uses permitted.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-2 District:

A.

Single-family dwelling subject to the provision of Section 10-11-9 of this title;

B.

Townhouse subject to the provision of Section 10-11-12 of this title;

C.

Duplex;

D.

Multi-family dwellings;

E.

One manufactured home on an individual lot subject to the provisions of Section 10-11-8 of this title;

F.

Residential home;

G.

Residential facilities;

H.

Family day care provider;

I.

Home occupations subject to the provision of Section 10-11-1; and

J.

Accessory uses, including an accessory dwelling subject to the provisions of Section 10-11-11 of this title.

(Ord. No. 830, 8-7-2018; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3B-3. - Conditional uses permitted.

The following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 12 of this title:

A.

Boarding house.

B.

Community services uses as provided by Chapter 6 of this title.

C.

Manufactured home parks.

D.

Office or clinic for a doctor, dentist or other practitioner of the healing arts, attorney, architect, engineer, surveyor or accountant.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3B-4. - Development standards.

A.

Density. One dwelling unit per 3,000 square feet.

B.

Landscaping. Except for lots intended for single-family dwellings, a minimum of 15 percent of lot area shall be devoted to landscaping, exclusive of landscaping required for parking areas. The minimum dimension of any landscaped area shall be five feet.

C.

Open space. At least 200 square feet of outdoor open area easily accessible from the interior of the dwelling shall be provided for each ground floor dwelling unit. Part of the required area may include a private screened patio.

DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

Minimum lot area Single-family dwelling: 5,000 square feet
Townhouse: 3,000 square feet
Duplex: 6,000 square feet
Multi-family: 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit
Minimum lot width 45 feet and 25 feet for townhouse lots
Minimum yard setbacks:
Front and rear yard 10 feet
Side yard 5 feet or 0 feet for townhouse lots where abutting a common wall
Side street yard 10 feet
Garage 18 feet from any street except an alley
Maximum building height 40 feet

 

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3B-5. - Limitations on use.

Uses other than single-family dwellings, accessory uses to single-family dwellings, duplexes and home occupations are subject to site plan review.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3C-1. - Purpose.

The purpose of the R-3 District is to provide for multi-family dwellings. Typical housing types include apartments, townhouses, condominiums, and cluster developments. Site review is required for most uses. The R-3 District corresponds to the R-3 designation of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3C-2. - Uses permitted.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-3 District:

A.

Townhouse subject to the provision of Section 10-11-12 of this title;

B.

Duplex;

C.

Multi-family dwellings;

D.

Residential home;

E.

Residential facilities;

F.

Family day care provider.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3C-3. - Conditional uses permitted.

The following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 12 of this title:

A.

Boarding house.

B.

Community services uses as provided by Chapter 6 of this title.

C.

Office or clinic for a doctor, dentist or other practitioner of the healing arts, attorney, architect, engineer, surveyor or accountant.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3C-4. - Development standards.

A.

Density. One dwelling unit per 2,000 square feet for the first three dwelling units, plus 1,500 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.

B.

Landscaping. Except for lots intended for single-family dwellings, a minimum of 15 percent of lot area shall be devoted to landscaping, exclusive of landscaping required for parking areas. The minimum dimension of any landscaped area shall be five feet.

C.

Open space. At least 200 square feet of outdoor open area easily accessible from the interior of the dwelling shall be provided for each ground floor dwelling unit. Part of the required area may include a private screened patio.

Minimum lot area Townhouse: 2,000 square feet
Duplex: 4,000 square feet
Multi-family: 6,000 square feet, plus 1,500 square feet for each additional dwelling unit
Minimum lot width 50 feet and 20 feet for townhouse lots
Minimum lot depth 90 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
  Front and rear yard 12 feet
  Side yard 5 feet or 0 feet for townhouse lots where abutting a common wall
  Side street yard 12 feet
  Garage 18 feet from any street except an alley
Maximum building height 45 feet

 

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3C-5. - Limitations on use.

Uses other than duplexes are subject to site review.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3D-1. - Purpose.

The purpose of the downtown residential district is to accommodate higher density residential developments and office uses in the downtown area. Typical housing types include attached housing, apartments, townhouses, and condominiums.

(Ord. No. 710, 5-7-2002; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3D-2. - Uses permitted.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the DR district:

A.

Townhouse subject to the provision of Section 10-11-12 of this title;

B.

Multi-family dwellings;

C.

Residential home;

D.

Residential facilities;

E.

Family day care provider;

F.

Expansion of existing commercial businesses with frontage along 6th Street shall be permitted within the DR district provided that the entire expansion site is located within a distance of 200 feet of the 6th Street curb. Such expansion includes parking and service areas that directly support such businesses.

G.

Professional, financial, business, medical, dental and professional service offices are permitted only if the entire site is located within a distance of 350 feet of the 6th Street curb.

H.

Single-family dwellings existing at the time of the adoption of this article. The owner of an occupied single-family dwelling may upgrade that dwelling provided said dwelling is used for the same purpose.

(Ord. No. 722, 6-3-2003; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3D-3. - Conditional uses permitted.

Community service uses as provided by Chapter 6 of this title.

(Ord. No. 710, 5-7-2002; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3D-4. - Development standards.

A.

Density. For residential uses, the maximum allowable density shall be one dwelling unit per 2,000 square feet for the first three dwelling units, plus 1,500 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.

B.

Landscaping. A minimum of 15 percent of lot area shall be devoted to landscaping, exclusive of landscaping required for parking areas. The minimum dimension of any landscaped area shall be five feet. Landscaping shall be located between a structure and the fronting street, or as best provides a pleasant environment for pedestrians. Landscaping may include street furniture and pedestrian amenities, including public plazas and similar features.

C.

Open space. At least 200 square feet of outdoor open area easily assessable from the interior of the dwelling shall be provided for each ground floor dwelling unit. Part of the required area may include a private screened patio.

DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

Minimum lot area Townhouse: 2,000 square feet
Duplex: 4,000 square feet
Multi-family: 6,000 square feet, plus 1,500 square feet for each additional dwelling unit
Minimum lot width 50 feet and 20 feet for townhouse lots
Minimum lot depth 80 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
  Front and rear yards 12 feet
  Side yard 5 feet or 0 feet for townhouse lots where abutting a common wall
  Side street yard 12 feet
  Garage 18 feet from any street except an alley
Maximum building height 45 feet

 

D.

Building orientation. Buildings shall have their primary entrances oriented toward the street. On corner lots, building entrances shall face the primary street or may face the corner.

E.

Building materials. No special standards for building materials apply.

F.

Parking. Parking lots are not allowed in the front yard setback or in a side yard setback closer to the street than the adjacent building facade. Parking lots shall not be located between the building and the public street.

G.

Garages and carports. Garages and carports shall be located so that the garage door or carport opening is set back further from a street than the facade of the building. Garage doors shall be recessed a minimum of two feet from the building facade for any garage that fronts on a public street other than an alley.

H.

Pedestrian walkways. All multi-family dwellings and townhouses shall provide pedestrian walkways between buildings and the public right-of-way. When not connected to a public sidewalk, walkways between adjacent buildings shall be provided. All pedestrian walkways shall not be less than five feet in width and constructed of concrete or other material easily distinguishable from vehicular pavements.

(Ord. No. 710, 5-7-2002; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3D-5. - Limitations on use.

A.

All uses, including expansion or change of any existing use or structure except for modification of a single-family dwelling, are subject to site review.

B.

If office and residential uses occupy a single structure or parcel of land, the total minimum number of required off-street parking spaces shall be either the required number of spaces for the office use or the required number of spaces for the residential use, whichever is greater.

(Ord. No. 710, 5-7-2002; Ord. No. 840, 9-3-2019)

Sec. 10-3E-1. - Purpose.

The LR District is intended for low density, rural single-family residential uses in the Power City Area and other applicable areas. The LR District corresponds to the LR designation of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 844, § 2, 3-2-2021)

Sec. 10-3E-2. - Uses permitted.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the LR District:

A.

Single-family dwelling subject to the provision of Section 10-11-9 of this title;

B.

One manufactured home on an individual lot subject to the provisions of Section 10-11-8 of this title;

C.

Residential home;

D.

Family day care provider;

E.

Home occupation subject to the provision of Section 10-11-1 of this title; and

F.

Accessory uses, including an accessory dwelling subject to the provisions of Section 10-11-11 of this title.

G.

Keeping and raising of livestock in accordance with the limitations on use listed below.

(Ord. No. 844, § 2, 3-2-2021)

Sec. 10-3E-3. - Conditional uses permitted.

The following primary uses and their accessory uses may be permitted when authorized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12 of this title:

A.

Community services uses as provided by Chapter 6 of this title.

(Ord. No. 844, § 2, 3-2-2021)

Sec. 10-3E-4. - Development standards.

DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

Minimum lot area 10,000 square feet
Minimum lot width 60 feet
Minimum lot depth 100 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
  Front and rear yard 15 feet
  Side yard 10 feet
  Side street yard 15 feet
  Garage 18 feet from any street except an alley
Maximum building height 50 feet

 

(Ord. No. 844, § 2, 3-2-2021)

Sec. 10-3E-5. - Limitations on use.

A.

Permitted animals. Unless classified as a household pet, only animals explicitly permitted in this section qualify as animals that may be kept as a livestock residential animal.

B.

Lot size requirement. Except as provided otherwise in this section, the total number of all animals (other than their young under the age of six months) allowed on a lot shall be limited to the square footages listed below for each adult animal or similar type of animal listed. These areas shall be exclusively for the animals.

Horses: 20,000 square feet
Cattle: 20,000 square feet
Llamas: 10,000 square feet
Ostriches/emus: 10,000 square feet
Sheep: 5,000 square feet
Goats: 5,000 square feet

 

The number of fowl or other poultry or rabbits over the age of six months shall not exceed one for each 2,000 square feet of unimproved lot area. The number of young (under the age of six months) allowed on the property at any time shall not exceed three times the allowable number of adults.

C.

General animal care. Animals being kept in a residential environment must be cared for and monitored daily to maintain animal health and to prevent nuisance problems with neighbors and the community. Animals may not be slaughtered in city limits except for personal use or animal welfare. If the slaughtering of the animal involves the discharge of a firearm, notice shall be provided to the Umatilla Police Department at least two hours prior to the discharge of the firearm. The notice shall be made by phone to the Umatilla Police Department nonemergency number and shall include the location of the discharge, the time of the discharge, and the reason for discharge.

D.

Sanitation, waste, and odors. All animal structures and roaming areas must be kept sanitary and free from accumulations of animal excrement and objectionable odors. All structures and enclosures designed for animals shall be kept reasonably free and clean of flies, and accumulated animal waste materials, and shall be subject to health regulations (county, state or federal) as may be now hereafter established.

E.

Animal shelter. Barns, sheds, and other structures sheltering animals shall be located a minimum of 35 feet from a side or rear property line and 75 feet from the front property line; adequate fences and corrals shall be required of the animal owner to keep animals off adjacent lands.

F.

4-H or FFA. Domestic livestock kept solely for the purpose of a youth livestock project such as 4-H or FFA may be exempted from the square footage requirements of this section; provided, that the following conditions are complied with:

1.

Evidence is provided to the City Planning Official that the youth is duly enrolled in a 4-H or FFA livestock project and an outline of the planned project, including animal types and numbers, is also provided.

2.

Market/feeder hogs are permitted only when raised as an FFA or 4-H market animal project.

3.

Failure to comply with the sanitation control and other requirements of this section may result in the cancellation of the exemption.

(Ord. No. 844, § 2, 3-2-2021)