Chapter 17.115
BUFFER DISTRICT (QP-5)

Sections:

17.115.010    Intent.

17.115.020    Permitted uses.

17.115.030    Conditional uses.

17.115.040    Uses expressly prohibited.

17.115.050    Limitations on use.

17.115.060    Property development requirements.

17.115.010 Intent.

The QP-5 district is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following objectives:

(1) To serve as a buffer between industrial uses and residential zones east of Isthmus Slough.

(2) To protect estuarine habitat areas from conflicting uses around the W-shaped marsh.

(3) To reserve the spoils islands east of the deep-draft channel for spoils disposal and low-intensity recreational use and habitat protection. [Ord. 93 § 2.17.1, 1987].

17.115.020 Permitted uses.

For the QP-5 district bordering the W-shaped marsh and for the spoils islands east of the deep-draft channel, uses which are permitted shall be regulated by the Coos Bay estuary management plan. For remaining QP-5 districts, the following uses are permitted:

(1) Residential Use Types. Only on extension of adjacent R-1 or R-2 districts.

(2) Civic Use Types.

(a) Community recreation – Nonvehicular outdoor recreation only, except for bike paths.

(b) Open space.

(c) Utility and service – Easements only. [Ord. 93 § 2.17.2, 1987].

17.115.030 Conditional uses.

For the QP-5 district bordering the W-shaped marsh and for the spoils islands east of the deep-draft channel, uses which are conditional shall be regulated by the Coos Bay estuary management plan. For remaining QP-5 districts, the following uses are permitted if authorized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.355 CBMC:

(1) Civic Use Types.

(a) Public facilities.

(b) Auxiliary recreation structures. [Ord. 93 § 2.17.3, 1987].

17.115.040 Uses expressly prohibited.

All uses not related to the permitted or conditional uses for each district are prohibited. [Ord. 93 § 2.17.4, 1987].

17.115.050 Limitations on use.

The only street crossing allowed in the QP-5 district will be the extension of 6th Avenue. [Ord. 93 § 2.17.5, 1987].

17.115.060 Property development requirements.

(1) Lot Standards. No requirements.

(2) Building Coverage. No requirements.

(3) Building Height. No building shall have a height greater than two stories, not to exceed 28 feet in height.

(4) Yards. No requirements. [Ord. 93 § 2.17.6, 1987].