Chapter 17.105
PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DISTRICT (QP-3)

Sections:

17.105.010    Intent.

17.105.020    Permitted uses.

17.105.030    Conditional uses.

17.105.040    Uses expressly prohibited.

17.105.050    Property development requirements.

17.105.010 Intent.

The QP-3 district is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following city objectives:

(1) Set aside developed and undeveloped lands used or suitable for public educational facilities.

(2) Ensure that development of this property is compatible with uses in surrounding districts. [Ord. 93 § 2.15.1, 1987].

17.105.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the QP-3 zoning district:

(1) Civic Use Types.

(a) Educational service and related offices.

(2) Other related uses. [Ord. 93 § 2.15.2, 1987].

17.105.030 Conditional uses.

The following uses shall be permitted in the QP‑3 district if they conform with the provisions of Chapter 17.355 CBMC:

(1) Residential Use Types.

(a) Single-family dwelling, only in conjunction with a permitted use.

(2) Civic Use Types.

(a) Bus shelter (administrative conditional use, see Chapter 17.355 CBMC). [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.15.3, 1987].

17.105.040 Uses expressly prohibited.

All nonrelated uses. [Ord. 93 § 2.15.4, 1987].

17.105.050 Property development requirements.

The following property development standards shall apply to all land and structures in the QP-3 district:

(1) Site Plan and Architectural Review. Except for the use, bus shelter, this review and approval shall be required prior to construction of all buildings and other facilities designed for public use, and for major improvements.

(2) Property Development Standards. Property development standards of the dominant surrounding zoning district shall apply, when appropriate.

(3)     Riparian Vegetation.

(a) Riparian vegetation surrounding Empire Lakes is considered significant habitat in the comprehensive plan. This habitat shall be protected by leaving the existing vegetation undisturbed to its full width, if possible, but at least to a width of 50 feet measured horizontally form the shoreline. If there is less than 50 feet of vegetation, all of it shall be protected. The shoreline shall be the line of nonaquatic vegetation.

(b) Water access, trails/paths, picnicking areas, or other recreational and educational uses may be permitted if the activities are part of a master plan for the college campus, and if they constitute no more than 20 percent cumulative reduction in the total vegetation surrounding the lake within the zoning designation. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.15.5, 1987].