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Yamhill City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 10

116 SPECIFIC SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

§ 10.116.010 (Reserved)

Note: Former § 10.116.010, Duplex in an R-1 Zone, derived from Ord. 454, was repealed by Ord. 545, 7/9/2025.

§ 10.116.020 (Reserved)

Note: Former § 10.116.020, Duplex in an R-2 Zone, derived from Ord. 454, was repealed by Ord. 545, 7/9/2025.

§ 10.116.030 Multi-Family Housing.

Within an R-3, RM, RLC zone multi-family housing shall be permitted with a Development Permit as a Type II review provided:
(A) 
Height. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height as measured using the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
(B) 
Yard Size Requirements. There shall be a side yard, a rear yard and a front yard for every multi-family dwelling, unless provided for in Section 10.76.050 (General Exceptions to Yard Requirements); which yard shall have a minimum depth as follows:
(1) 
There shall be a side yard not less than five feet from the main building, except a yard on the street side of a corner lot shall be not less than 20 feet.
(2) 
A front yard shall be not less than 20 feet.
(3) 
A rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet. Any side or rear yard adjacent to a street shall have a minimum yard depth of 20 feet.
(C) 
The yard separation between two or more main buildings on the same lot shall be equal to that interior side yard depth measured to an assumed property line drawn between the buildings. The yard depth between the assumed property line and the building shall be not less than as provided in this Title.
(D) 
Landscaped Yards. Criteria for a Multi-family Development Permit shall include landscaped yards provided according to or in excess of the following:
(1) 
For each multi-family dwelling unit, 500 square feet of landscaped yard shall be provided for each unit, plus 100 square feet for each additional bedroom over three in each unit.
(2) 
All required yards adjacent to a street shall be landscaped, save that portion devoted to off-street parking. Such landscaping may be counted in fulfilling the requirements of the preceding subsection.
(E) 
Lot Area and Width. The minimum lot area for multi-family use shall be 10,000 square feet for a three or more dwellings; each additional dwelling shall require 2,000 square feet in the R-3 zone and 1,500 square feet of lot area in the RM and RLC zones. No main building or group of main buildings shall occupy more than 60% in the R-3 zone and 40% in the RM and RLC zones of the lot area, and no detached accessory structure may occupy more than 25% of any side or rear yard.
(F) 
Parking Requirements. All multi-family uses shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 10.52 of this title.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)

§ 10.116.040 Accessory Dwelling Units.

Where allowed in a zone, the following standards shall apply to accessory dwelling units as a Type I review:
(A) 
The accessory dwelling unit may be established by:
(1) 
Conversion of an attic, basement, or garage or any other portion of the primary dwelling;
(2) 
Adding floor area to the primary dwelling, including a second story; or
(3) 
Construction of a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with a primary single-family dwelling.
(B) 
The square footage of the accessory dwelling shall not exceed 50% of the primary dwelling exclusive of the garage, or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less. The minimum area shall not be less than 300 square feet.
(C) 
The accessory dwelling shall meet all applicable standards for this zone including, but not limited to, setbacks, height, and building codes in effect at the time of construction.
(D) 
The primary residence shall provide parking per Section 10.52.050. The accessory dwelling unit does not require on-site parking.
(E) 
The accessory dwelling unit may have independent services that include, but are not limited to, water, sewer, and electricity. The accessory dwelling unit may connect to the primary dwelling for water and sewer if it has adequate capacity as determined through the Building Plan Review process. An accessory dwelling unit cannot be partitioned or subdivided from the parcel of the primary dwelling if there are shared water and sewer lines.
(F) 
Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per lot or parcel.
(G) 
The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen, bathroom, living, and sleeping area that completely independent from the primary dwelling.
(H) 
Owner occupancy of the primary unit or accessory dwelling unit is not required.
(I) 
Water and sanitary sewer connections shall either be new services to the City system, or connected to the primary structure based on building permit review of adequacy of water and sanitary pipe sizes.
(J) 
Recreational vehicles, motor vehicles, travel trailers and all other forms of towable or manufactured structures not built in accordance with the Residential Specialty Building Code shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.
(Ord. 515 §1, 2017; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)

§ 10.116.050 Standards for Towers and/or Antennas.

In all zones, the following minimum requirements shall apply to all towers and/or antennas:
(A) 
All towers and/or antennas shall be fenced. Landscaping shall be required around the outside of the fence to visually reduce the impact of the tower and/or antenna at ground level.
(B) 
In all zones, all equipment placed on the site with the tower and/or antenna shall be placed within an enclosed building.
(C) 
The tower and/or antenna shall not be placed in any required setback area.
(D) 
Towers and/or antennas shall be so located, designed and installed as to minimize their conflict with solar access and scenic values of the area.
(E) 
No direct or indirect lighting of towers and/or antennas shall be permitted unless required by state or federal law.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 515 §1, 2017)

§ 10.116.060 Single Room Occupancy.

Single-room occupancies must comply with the following standards in addition to the standards of the applicable zoning district:
(A) 
Single-room occupancies are permitted as follows:
(1) 
In the R-1, R-2, R-3, RM, RLC zones with a maximum of six units on each lot or parcel.
(2) 
In the C-3/CBD Overlay.
(B) 
Review Procedure.
(1) 
Six or Fewer Units. For minimum development standards review, see Chapter 10.112. Compliance with Section 10.112.050 is required and will be verified through the building permit process.
(2) 
More Than Six Units. For site plan review, see Section 10.112.040(A) Site Development Review.
(3) 
For four or more units in C-3/CBD, see Section 10.112.040(A) Site Development Review.
(C) 
Single-room occupancies must include a minimum of four attached units that are independently rented and lockable.
(D) 
Each unit must provide living and sleeping space for the exclusive use of an occupant.
(E) 
Occupants must share sanitary or food preparation facilities with the other units in the occupancy.
The developer may provide both facilities as shared facilities; however, when one of the facilities isn't shared, it must be provided in each unit for the exclusive use of the occupant.
(F) 
The parking maximum is one parking space per unit.
(G) 
Bicycle Parking.
(1) 
Six or Fewer Units. None.
(2) 
More than Six Units. One covered space per unit. Covered bicycle parking spaces may be located within a garage, storage shed, basement, utility room or similar area. In those instances in which the single-room occupancy has no garage or other easily accessible storage unit, the bicycle parking spaces may be sheltered under an eave, overhang, an independent structure, or similar cover.
(H) 
Single-room occupancies with more than six units must provide a minimum 15% landscaping.
(Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)

§ 10.116.070 Assisted Living, Residential Facility, Child Care Center.

Within an R-1, R-2, R-3, RM and RLC zone the facilities shall be permitted with a Site Development Review as a Type II review provided:
(A) 
Height. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height as measured using the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
(B) 
Yard Size Requirements. There shall be a side yard, a rear yard and a front yard for every facility, unless provided for in Section 10.76.050 (General Exceptions to Yard Requirements); which yard shall have a minimum depth as follows:
(1) 
There shall be a side yard not less than five feet from the main building, except a yard on the street side of a corner lot shall be not less than 20 feet.
(2) 
A front yard shall be not less than 20 feet.
(3) 
A rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet. Any side or rear yard adjacent to a street shall have a minimum yard depth of 20 feet.
(C) 
The yard separation between two or more main buildings on the same lot shall be equal to that interior side yard depth measured to an assumed property line drawn between the buildings. The yard depth between the assumed property line and the building shall be not less than as provided in this Title.
(D) 
Landscaped Yards. Criteria for a Development Permit shall include landscaped yards provided according to or in excess of the following:
(1) 
25% of the site shall be landscaped.
(2) 
All required yards adjacent to a street shall be landscaped, save that portion devoted to off-street parking. Such landscaping may be counted in fulfilling the requirements of the subsection (C).
(3) 
All developments shall provide garbage area screening and provision for rubbish control.
(E) 
Lot Area and Width. The minimum lot area shall be 8,000 square feet. No main building or group of main buildings shall occupy more than 40% of the lot area.
(F) 
Parking Requirements. Parking shall be provided as listed in Chapter 10.52 of this Title.
(G) 
All new developments shall adhere to the fence regulations which shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10.60, Fence and Wall Regulations.
(H) 
All new developments shall adhere to clear-vision requirements which shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10.68, Clear-Vision Area.
(I) 
All signs shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1064, Sign Regulations.
(Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)