Chapter 17.220
LOW DENSITY AND SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sections:

17.220.010    Purpose.

17.220.020    Land uses and permit requirements.

17.220.030    Development and lot standards.

17.220.010 Purpose.

The low density and small lot residential districts have been established to be consistent with the Coos Bay Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan 2000 and identify appropriate land uses and standards for low-density neighborhoods and neighborhoods with smaller lots. [Ord. 544 § 10 (Att. B), 2021; Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 518 § 8 (Exh. 1), 2019; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].

17.220.020 Land uses and permit requirements.

Land uses and permit requirements are listed in Table 17.220.020. The table identifies those uses in the low density residential districts that are:

P = Permitted use;

C = Conditional use;

S = Permitted uses that are subject to special standards; or

X = Prohibited.

The applicable procedural requirements for proposed developments and uses are found in Chapter 17.130 CBDC.

Table 17.220.020 – Land Uses and Permit Requirements 

Use

SLR

LDR and LDR Overlay Zone

Residential Uses

Dwelling, single-unit detached

P

Dwelling, duplex

P

Dwelling, manufactured homes including certified factory-built homes (subject to standards at CBDC 17.322.010)

P/S

Dwelling, multi-unit (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.120)

P/S

LDR overlay zone only

Dwelling, townhouse (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.110)

C/S

X

Accessory dwelling units (subject to standards at Chapter 17.312 CBDC)

S

Group care facilities (more than five)

C

Foster care homes (five or fewer)

P

Zero lot line development (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.110)

C/S

C/S

Accessory Buildings and Uses

Private garages and carports

P

Accessory use or building on a separate lot or parcel (subject to standards at Chapter 17.314 CBDC)

S

Greenhouses, gardens, and orchards for private, noncommercial propagation and culture of plants, fruits, and vegetables

P

Swimming pools and other recreational facilities for the private use of the occupants. Swimming pools other than children’s temporary wading pools shall not be located in front yards, and shall be set back at least three feet from all property lines.

P

Covered patio, freestanding or attached

P

Solar energy systems and structures solely designed to support solar energy systems

P

Nonresidential Uses

Art galleries and museums

C

Vacation rental and homestays (subject to standards at Chapter 17.370 CBDC)

P/S

Bed and breakfast

P

Bus shelters

P

Child care facility (13 or less children)

P

Child care facility (14 or more children)

C

Religious assembly – small (less than 16 persons)

P

Religious assembly – large (over 16 persons)

C

Community recreation

C

Lodge, club, fraternal or civic assembly

C

X

Home occupations

P

Occupied recreational vehicles

X

Public utilities

C

Educational services

P

Telecommunications facilities

C

All manufacturing and commercial uses or services, except permitted home occupations and day/adult care facilities

X

Uses deemed by the director to be compatible with the LDR and SLR districts, adjacent land uses and state regulations.

P

[Ord. 551 § 1, 2022; Ord. 544 § 10 (Att. B), 2021; Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 518 § 8 (Exh. 1), 2019; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 480 § 3, 2016; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.220.030].

17.220.030 Development and lot standards.

(1) All developments within the LDR districts shall comply with the density and dimensional requirements of Table 17.220.030, except as described in subsections (1)(a), (b) and (c) of this section.

(a) The maximum dwelling units per acre in Table 17.220.030 are not applicable to duplex dwellings.

(b) Accessory dwelling units are not subject to the density requirements of the zone.

(c) Density bonus for affordable housing as described in CBDC 17.335.140.

(2) Density Calculations.

(a) In calculating the minimum density required for a specific lot or development site, the director shall round down to the previous whole number.

(b) In calculating the maximum density allowed for a specific lot or development site, the director shall round up to the next whole number.

Table 17.220.030 – Development and Lot Standards 

Standard

SLR

LDR-overlay zone

LDR

Minimum net dwelling units per acre

No minimum

No minimum

No minimum

Maximum net dwelling units per acre

12 units

16 units

10 units

Minimum lot size

2,250 s.f.

NA

4,500 s.f.

Maximum lot size

7,500 s.f.

NA

10,000 s.f.

Minimum lot width

40'

NA

40'

Lots for drainage facilities, parks, open space, wetlands and buffers, utilities

No minimum or maximum.

Building height

35' from lowest finished grade to highest point on the roof ridge.

Lot coverage

65%

Landscaping

20% of net lot area

Setbacks (see also CBDC 17.335.130, Setbacks – Intrusions permitted).

Front yard setback to enclosed or semi-enclosed living area (including porches)

10' from property line

Garage or carport setback

20' from property line. The setback may be reduced to 10' from a street or 5' from an alley if the entrance to the garage or carport is perpendicular to the street frontage and all of the required parking can be accommodated on private property.

Minimum side yard – Interior lot

5' or 10% of lot width, whichever is less

NA

5' or 10% of lot width, whichever is less

Minimum rear yard

10'

10'

Minimum side yard – Street side corner lot

7'

Setback to Coos Bay estuary

As specified in the Coos Bay estuary plan

Setbacks for accessory buildings no greater than 120 s.f. or 8' in height at its highest point above site grade

Rear or side yards – as per CBMC Title 15.

Front yard – building may be no closer than 20' from the front property line nor cause visual obstruction at driveways or intersections.

Parking

See Chapter 17.330 CBDC.

[Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 518 § 8 (Exh. 1), 2019].