ORD 2408 ORDINANCE NO , 2408
AN ORDINANCE amending Title 18 of the Camas Municipal
Code by adopting minor clarification amendments to the Zoning
Code .
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
Section I
Sections 18 . 07 . 010 , 18 . 07 . 040 - Table 2 , 18 . 09 . 040 - Table 2 , 18 . 09 . 080 , 18 . 19 . 080 ,
18045o030 180519030 18 . 51 . 040 of the Camas Municipal Code are amended as set forth in
Exhibit " A " attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein .
Section II
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5 ) days from and after its publication
according to law .
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PASSED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this day of : . ._ 2005 .
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Exhibit ` A '
18 . 07 . 010 Establishment of uses .
The use of a property is defined by the activity for which the building or lot is
intended , designed , arranged , occupied , or maintained . The use is considered
permanently established when that use will or has been in continuous operation
for a period exceeding sixty days . A use which will operate for less than 180 days
is considered a temporary use , and shall be governed by Chapter 18 . 47
" Temporary Use Permits . " All applicable requirements of this code , or other
applicable state or federal requirements , shall govern a use located in the city .
Exhibit ` A '
18 . 07 . 040 Table 2 - - Residential and multifamily land uses .
KEY : P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
X = Prohibited Use
T = Temporary Use
Authorized Uses in Residential and Multifamily Zones
R SMF
{ Residential Uses {
Adult family homes P P
Boarding house X s C
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Designated manufactured home P = P
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Duplex or two -family dwelling € C P
F Group homes P P
Manufactured home F X X
Manufactured home park , X f C
A partments ' P2 P
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Assisted Living 1 C P
f Retirement center/convalescent C P
home1E
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Single -family attached ( eg . P2 P
rowhouses
Single -family dwelling ( detached ) P { P
Residential Uses - continued f
! Adult family home , residential care
} ,facilit supported I P P
. Y pp E ,
I living arrangement , or housing for ! t
' the disabled1
f
I ncident ' I Uses
'Accessorydwelling unit f P ? P
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Daycare center1 F C P
Da Y family famil home { P f P
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' jDaycare , minicenter1 C P
, Gardening and horticulture activities P P
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Home occupation P P
Bed and breakfast1 € C C
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Exhibit ` A '
Recreation / Religious / Cultural `
Church CC
Community clubs , private or publicl
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Library 1 C_.� , �...__._ . . � '
Museuml C C {F
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'11Public or semi - public buildingl C C
' Parkorplayground 1 C
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€ Sports fieldsl E C ; C
Trails P P `
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Educational Uses
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Private , public , or parochial schooll
Trade , technical , business collegel X t X f
College/ university ) X X
Communication and Utilities {
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Major communication facility1 X
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Minor communication facility C } C
` Wireless communication facilit Y1 ! C
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I Facilities minorublic C # C f
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Public utilities minor E C --- C
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Pumpingstationl { C E C
Railroad tracks and facilitiesl C f C t
Temporary Uses
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1 . See Chapter 18 . 19 " Design Review " for additional regulations .
2 . Permitted in the R zones as part . of a planned development only .
3 . May be permitted as part of a preliminary plat or planned residential
development approval .
Exhibit ` A '
CMC 18 . 09 . 040 Table 2 - - Density and dimensions - - Single -family
residential zones .
Density and Dimensions for Single -family Residential Zones1
R - 5 R -6 R -7 . 5 R - 10 R - 12 R - 15 R -20
Density
Maximum density 8 . 7 7 . 2 5 . 8 4 . 3 3 . 6 2 . 9 2 . 1
( dwelling units /gross
acre )
Standard New Lots
Average lot area 5 , 000 61000 77500 107000 127000 157000 207000
( square feet )
Minimum lot width 50 60 70 80 90 100 100
( feet )
Minimum lot depth 80 90 90 100 100 100 100
( feet )
Lot Size Range
( standard new lots )
Minimum ( square 4 , 000 4 , 800 6 , 000 8 , 000 91600 12 , 000 167000
feet )
Maximum ( square 6 , 000 7 , 200 9 , 000 12 , 000 147400 187000 24 , 000
feet ) 5 & 6
Open Space / Critical
Areas 1 , 2
Minimum lot area 3 , 500 43200 5 , 250 77000 87400 10 , 500 14 , 000
( feet )
Mini
mum lot width 40 50 60 60 70 80 90
( feet )
Minimum lot depth 80 80 80 90 90 100 100
( feet )
Setbacks3 based on 5 , 000 6 , 000 7 , 500 10 , 000 12 , 000 157000 20 , 000
Average lot sizes sq . ft . sq . ft . sq . ft . sq . ft . sq . ft . sq . ft . sq . ft .
Minimum front yard 15 20 20 20 25 30 30
(feet )
Minimum side yard 5 5 5 10 15 15 15
and corner lot rear
yard (feet )
Minimum side yard , 15 20 20 20 25 30 30
flanking a street
(feet )
Minimum rear yard 20 25 25 25 30 35 50
(feet )
Exhibit ` A '
Minimum lot 25 30 30 35 35 40 40
frontage on a cul -
de - sac or curve
(feet )
Lot coverage
Maximum building 45 % 40 % 40 % 35 % 30 % 30 % 30 %
lot coverage
Building height4 A . Be C . D . E . F . G .
Maximum height 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
( feet )4
1 . For additional density provisions , see CMC Sections 18 . 09 . 060 through
18 . 09 . 190 .
2 . Land subject to open space allocation is governed by CMC Chapter
18 . 31 " Sensitive Areas and Open Space " . Also see CMC Sections
18 . 09 . 060 through 18 . 09 . 090 in this chapter .
3 . Setbacks may be reduced to be consistent with average lot sizes .
Notwithstanding the setbacks requirements of this chapter , setbacks
and /or building envelopes clearly established on an approved plat or
development shall be applicable .
4 . Maximum building height : three stories and a basement , not to exceed
height listed .
5 . The maximum lot area may be exceeded if the development proposal
meets the density requirements of the zoning district .
6 . For parcels greater than one ( 1 ) acre in size , a one time variance shall
be allowed to partition from the parent parcel a lot that exceeds the
maximum lot size permitted in the underlying zone . Any further
partitioning of the parent parcel or the oversized lot must comply with the
lot size requirements of the underlying zone
Exhibit ` A '
18 . 09 . 080 Lot sizes .
A . In subdivision developments with sensitive lands or open space set aside , the
density shall not exceed the density standards of the underlying zone . The lot
sizes and setbacks may be reduced by no more than thirty percent of the
underlying zoning district standards to allow for higher density on the portion of
the site that is not encumbered with sensitive or open space areas . ( Please see
CMC Section 18 . 09 . 040 Table 2 for minimum lot area with open space and
critical areas . )
B . In planned residential developments with sensitive lands and the required
recreational open space set aside , a twenty percent density bonus on a unit
count basis is permitted . Density may be transferred for sensitive areas but the
total lot count shall never exceed the number of lots established in the density
standards established in CMC Section 18 . 23 . 040 " Density Standards . "
C . Newly created lots , via short plats or subdivisions , adjacent to existing single -
family lots shall use a " beveling " technique when platting new lots , unless lots are
designated as open space / park . New , lots on the perimeter shall , to the greatest
extent possible , emulate the size of adjacent platted lots provided that the newly
platted lots would not be required to exceed twenty thousand square feet .
Setbacks from the property lines of the new development shall be comparable to ,
or compatible with , those of any existing development on adjacent properties .
The applicant may transfer the unused density to the interior balance of the
project in a manner that allows the proposed development to achieve the
average density established for the zoning district in question .
18 . 19 . 080 Design review procedures .
Design review applications are processed in accordance with CMC 18 . 55 . In
addition to the requirements as specified through CMC 18 . 55 , the following
procedures shall be applicable :
A . Completeness Review . A letter of completeness may indicate whether the
application will be subject to review and recommendation by the design review
committee ( DRC ) and the date of the public meeting of the design review
committee , if one is known .
B . Notice of a meeting of the DRC , when required , should be included in notice of
application for a consolidated review or follow CMC 18 . 55 . 170 regarding optional
public notice .
C . Appeal of Design Review Decision . Appeal of a design review decision shall
be to the city council consistent with CMC 18 . 55 . 200 or 18 . 55 . 210 as applicable .
Exhibit ` A '
18 . 45 . 030 Criteria for granting a variance .
The zoning board of adjustment , ( or planning commission in accordance with
Section 18 . 45 . 020 ) shall consider all requests for variances from the zoning
code ; a variance from the provisions of such ordinances shall not be granted
unless all of the following facts and conditions exist :
A . The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with
the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the
property on behalf of which the application was filed is located ;
B . The variance is necessary , because of special circumstances relating to the
size , shape , topography , location or surroundings of the subject property , to
provide it with use , rights , and privileges permitted to other properties in the
vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located ;
C . That granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone
in which the subject property is situated ; and
D . That granting of such variance does not diminish the property rights enjoyed
by the owners in the same vicinity .
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Exh i b it ` A '
18 . 51 . 030 Notification and hearing .
Upon consideration of any amendment , modification , or alteration to the
comprehensive plan , the planning commission shall hold at least one public
hearing on the proposed amendment . Notice of the time , place and purpose of
such public hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the city in
accordance with CMC 18 . 55 . 320 . The hearing may be continued from time to
time at the discretion of _the planning commission , but no additional notices need
be published .
18 . 51 . 040 Staff report .
The planning department shall prepare and submit to the planning commission a
staff report which addresses the following :
A . The issues set forth in this chapter ;
B . Impact upon the city of Camas comprehensive plan and zoning code ;
C . Impact upon surrounding properties , if applicable ;
D . Alternatives to the proposed amendment ; and
E . Appropriate code citations and other relevant documents .
The report shall include a copy of the application for each proposed amendment ,
any written comments on the proposals received by the department , and shall
contain the department ' s recommendation on adoption , rejection or deferral of
each proposed change .