Chapter 17.20
R-1, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT

Sections:

17.20.010    Purpose.

17.20.020    Permitted uses.

17.20.030    Conditional uses.

17.20.040    Height regulations.

17.20.050    Density, lot area, lot width, dimension, building height, lot coverage, and yard requirements.

17.20.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the R-1 district is to stabilize and protect the urban low density residential characteristics of the district while promoting and encouraging suitable environments for family life. (Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).

17.20.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in an R-1 district:

A. Single-family dwelling;

B. Public schools, parks and recreation facilities;

C. Churches and similar religious institutions;

D. Parochial and private schools, but not including business, dancing, music, trade, technical or nursery schools, kindergartens or day nurseries;

E. Developer’s project and sales offices, including mobile homes and trailers adapted to that purpose, during construction of the project only;

F. Planned unit development;

G. Residential homes;

H. Single-family manufactured home, as defined in Section 17.08.010, and subject to the following conditions:

1. The manufactured home shall be multi-sectional and enclose a space of not less than one thousand square feet.

2. The manufactured home shall be placed on an excavated and back-filled foundation and enclosed at the perimeter such that the manufactured home is located not more than twelve inches above grade.

3. The manufactured home shall have a pitched roof, with a minimum slope of three feet in height for each twelve feet in width.

4. The manufactured home shall have exterior siding and roofing which in color, material and appearance is similar to the exterior siding and roofing material commonly used on residential dwellings within Central Point or which is comparable to the predominant materials used on surrounding dwellings as determined by the city.

5. The manufactured home shall be certified by the manufacturer to have an exterior thermal envelope meeting performance standards which reduce levels equivalent to the performance standards required of single-family dwellings constructed under the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010.

6. The manufactured home shall have a garage or carport constructed of like material. The city may require an attached or detached garage in lieu of a carport where such is consistent with the predominant construction of dwellings in the immediately surrounding area.

7. In addition to the foregoing, a manufactured home and the lot upon which it is sited shall comply with any and all development standards, architectural requirements and minimum size requirements with which conventional single-family residential dwellings on the same lot would be required to comply;

I. Residential facilities, as that term is defined in ORS 197.660(1); provided, however, the city may require an applicant proposing to site a residential facility to supply the city with a copy of the entire application and supporting documentation for state licensing of the facility, except for information which is exempt from public disclosure under ORS 192.496 to 192.530;

J. Accessory dwelling unit subject to the requirements in Chapter 17.77. (Ord. 2064 §6, 2020; Ord. 1684 §30, 1993; Ord. 1615 §29, 1989; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).

17.20.030 Conditional uses.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in an R-1 district when authorized in accordance with Chapter 17.76:

A. Recreational uses, parks, and similar uses that are open and available to the general public and intended to provide for the recreational or park needs of the neighborhood or community;

B. Public and public utility buildings, structures and uses;

C. Public and parochial early childhood development preschools, nursery schools, kindergartens or day care centers;

D. Museums;

E. The temporary placement of mobile homes on single lots for the purpose of providing full-time care for the infirm subject to the provisions of Section 17.60.055. (Ord. 1704 §1, 1994; Ord. 1684 §31, 1993; Ord. 1615 §§7, 30, 1989; Ord. 1551 §2, 1985; Ord. 1541 §2, 1985; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).

17.20.040 Height regulations.

A maximum height of thirty-five feet is allowed in an R-1 district. (Ord. 1867 §3(part), 2006; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).

17.20.050 Density, lot area, lot width, dimension, building height, lot coverage, and yard requirements.

The density and lot requirements of the R-1 zoning district are governed by the subcategories of R-1-6, R-1-8 and R-1-10 districts, as delineated on the official zoning map of Central Point. The density, lot area, lot dimensions, building height, lot coverage and yard requirements of these subcategories shall be in accordance with the following table:

Development Requirements

R-1-6

R-1-8

R-1-10

Minimum density    

4 units/acre

3 units/acre

2 units/acre

Maximum density    

6 units/acre

5 units/acre

4 units/acre

Minimum lot area (interior)    .

4,500

8,000

10,000

Maximum lot area (interior)    

9,000

12,000

15,000

Minimum lot area (corner)    .

7,000

8,000

10,000

Maximum lot area (corner)    

N/A

N/A

N/A

Minimum lot width (interior)    .

50 feet

50 feet

60 feet

Minimum lot width (corner)    .

60 feet

60 feet

70 feet

Minimum lot depth    .

N/A

N/A

N/A

Minimum front yard    .

20 feet

20 feet

20 feet

Minimum side yard (interior)    .

5 feet*

5 feet*

5 feet*

Minimum side yard (street side)    .

10 feet**

10 feet**

10 feet**

Minimum rear yard    .

15 feet

15 feet

15 feet

Maximum building height    .

35 feet

35 feet

35 feet

Maximum lot coverage    .

50%

50%

40%

*     Side yard setback shall be increased by an additional one-half foot for each additional foot of building height above fifteen feet.

**     Side yards abutting streets shall comply with the following:

1.    Sight distance and clear vision area requirements set forth in the public works standards;

2.    Special setback rules set forth in Section 17.60.090; and

3.    For structures or a part of any structure served by a driveway located on the side yard, the minimum side yard setback, for that part of the structure serving the driveway, such as a garage or carport, shall be twenty feet.

(Ord. 2034 §3, 2017; Ord. 1867 §3(part), 2006; Ord. 1738 §2, 1996; Ord. 1723 §2, 1995; Ord. 1684 §32, 1993; Ord. 1615 §23, 1989; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).