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50.02.003 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS

1. CAMPUS INSTITUTIONAL ZONE

a.    Purpose

The purpose of the CI zone is to provide zoning regulations for the Marylhurst Campus in order to provide land where permitted or conditional uses can be provided for in a unified campus setting.

Figure 50.02.003-A: MARYLHURST CAMPUS

b.    Site Development Limitations

i.    Required yards are those needed to maintain the appearance and character of the Marylhurst Campus.

ii.    There are no minimum lot area or dimensions.

iii.    Maximum height of a structure is 45 ft.

c.    Special Requirements

The approved plan for the Marylhurst Campus Institutional Area is contained in LOC 50.11.006: Appendix F. The land use designations and conditions of that portion of the plan are by this reference made a part of this Code and are conditions and limitations of the zone.

(Ord. 2579, Repealed and Replaced, 03/20/2012)

2. PUBLIC FUNCTIONS ZONE

a.    Purpose

The Public Functions (PF) zone is intended to specify appropriate land uses and development standards for public uses, such as government services, education, and similar activities.

b.    Site Development Limitations

i.    Setbacks

The following setbacks shall be required for the construction of any structure in this zone:

(1)    The setback of any respective yard (front, side, street side, or rear) shall be equal to the minimum required yard for the property adjacent to the respective yard’s lot line, except as provided below.

(2)    In cases where the PF-zoned property is adjacent to properties with two or more different yard requirements, the required setback for the yard adjacent to the properties with the two or more different yard requirements shall be equal to the average of the minimum yards required for the two or more adjacent properties.

(3)    Additional setback requirements for any yard may be established through the conditional use permit process for any development that is subject to conditional use approval, pursuant to LOC 50.07.005, Conditional Use Permits.

ii.    Height of Structure

Except as otherwise permitted by LOC 50.04.003.4, General Exception to Structure Height Limitations, the maximum height of any portion of a structure shall be the greater of:

(1)    35 ft., or

(2)    A height as determined by the ratio of one ft. in height for every three and one-half ft. of distance from the portion of the structure to the lot line of the nearest residentially zoned property, to a maximum height of 75 ft.

iii.    Lot Coverage

The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 50%, except:

(1)    Lot coverage shall not exceed 35% if the lot abuts residentially zoned properties on two or more sides;

(2)    Lot coverage shall not exceed 30% for a school, including a mixed use development with a school as a component.

(Ord. 2579, Repealed and Replaced, 03/20/2012)

3. PARK AND NATURAL AREA ZONE

a.    Purpose

The purposes of the Park and Natural Area (PNA) zone are to:

i.    Protect, preserve, conserve and enhance natural areas, greenways and parks;

ii.    Permit a wide range of passive and active recreational uses, and accessory uses, on property for the future use and enjoyment of the City and its residents;

iii.    Implement Statewide Planning Goal 8, Recreational Needs; and

iv.    Establish a master plan process for park planning and development.

b.    Master Plans

A master plan, including master plan modifications, may be used by the park/natural area provider to plan for uses on PNA-zoned land, to provide for a coordinated plan that considers community needs, infrastructure and land use. PNA master plans are created pursuant to LOC 50.07.004.6, Parks and Natural Areas Master Plan. A master plan is a plan that is:

i.    Established by a park/natural area provider and the hearing body authorized to adopt the master plan, at the time of adoption or thereafter, found that it met the following requirements described in this section:

(1)    The minimum master plan element requirements;

(2)    The procedural requirements;

(3)    The master plan criteria requirements; and

(4)    If a modification of a master plan, the master plan modification requirements.

ii.    Established by a park/natural area provider and the City Manager found that it was a minor modification of a master plan and complied with the requirements of LOC 50.07.004.6.e, Master Plan Modification, or

iii.    One of the following master plans adopted before December 12, 2006:

(1)    Canal Area Master Plan;

(2)    Luscher Farm Master Plan;

(3)    George Rogers Park Master Plan; and

(4)    Lake Oswego Trails and Pathways Master Plan.

c.    Site Development Limitations

i.    Setbacks

The following setbacks shall apply:

(1)    Except as provided below, the setback of any respective yard (front, side, street side, or rear) shall be equal to the minimum required yard for the property adjacent to the respective yard’s lot line.

(2)    In cases where PNA-zoned property is adjacent to properties with two or more different yard requirements, the required setback for the yard adjacent to the properties with the two or more different yard requirements shall be equal to the average of the minimum yards required for the two or more abutting properties.

(3)    Setback requirements for any yard may be modified by the master plan.

ii.    Lot Coverage

The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 35% or as established by the master plan.

iii.    Height of Structure

Except as otherwise permitted by LOC 50.04.003.4, General Exception to Structure Height Limitations, the maximum height of any portion of a structure shall be the greater of:

(1)    35 ft., or

(2)    A height as determined by the ratio of one ft. in height for every three and one-half ft. of distance from the portion of the structure to the lot line of the nearest residentially zoned property, to a maximum height of 75 ft. [Height = Setback from Residential Zone/3.5].

(Ord. 2579, Repealed and Replaced, 03/20/2012)

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