Chapter 17.95
PARK/CEMETERY DISTRICT (QP-1)

Sections:

17.95.010    Intent.

17.95.020    Permitted uses.

17.95.030    Conditional uses.

17.95.040    Uses expressly prohibited.

17.95.050    Property development requirements.

17.95.010 Intent.

The QP-1 district is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following city objectives:

(1) Set aside lands to be used as open space and/or for recreational facilities that will serve all residents of the city.

(2) Ensure the aesthetic development of all facilities and amenities including structures, access, parking, trails and paths, and landscaping.

(3) Promote the placement of parks in locations convenient for use and promote the multi-purpose use of these areas. [Ord. 93 § 2.13.1, 1987].

17.95.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the QP-1 zoning district:

(1) Civic Use Types.

(a) Community recreation.

(b) Parking service.

(2) Commercial Use Types.

(a) Funeral and interment services – Cemetery.

(3) Other related uses. [Ord. 93 § 2.13.2, 1987].

17.95.030 Conditional uses.

The following uses shall be permitted in the QP‑1 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) Administrative service.

(b) Bus shelter (administrative conditional use, see Chapter 17.355 CBMC).

(3) Commercial Use Types.

(a) Dining establishments, only in conjunction with a permitted use. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.13.3, 1987].

17.95.040 Uses expressly prohibited.

All nonrelated uses. [Ord. 93 § 2.13.4, 1987].

17.95.050 Property development requirements.

The following property development standards shall apply to all land and structures in the QP-1 district:

(1) Site Plan and Architectural Review. Except for the use, bus shelter, this review and approval shall be required prior to the construction of all buildings designed for public use, and also for major improvements, large scale landscaping plans, and trail/path systems in the parks.

(2) Building Height. No building shall have a height greater than three stories, not to exceed 35 feet in height.

(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 from 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 recreation uses may be permitted if the activities are part of a master plan for the park, and if they constitute no more than a 20 percent cumulative reduction in the total vegetation surrounding the lake within the zoning designation.

(c) The riparian vegetation along the shoreline in the Eastside area will be protected based on Policy 23 of the Coos Bay estuary management plan.

(4) Yards. There are no yard requirements for the use, bus shelter, other than those imposed by building codes. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 269, 1999; Ord. 93 § 2.13.5, 1987].