Chapter 17.20 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (SR) DISTRICT

The suburban residential (SR) district preserves existing single-family residential areas and provides for future single-family residential housing opportunities The SR district is consistent with the residential comprehensive plan designation. (Ord. 661 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2007: Ord. 619, 2003)

The following uses are permitted in the SR district:

A. Single-family dwelling, including a single-family manufactured home subject to Chapter 17.116.

B. Duplex dwelling on a corner lot.

C. Public park and recreation area.

D. Planned unit development subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.112.

E. Child care facilities, as defined by Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 657A.

F. Licensed residential care homes, as defined by ORS 197.660. All residential care homes shall be duly licensed by the state of Oregon prior to occupancy.

G. Home occupation, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.124.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2007: Ord. 642 § 1, 2005)

The following uses are permitted as conditional uses, provided that such uses are approved in accordance with Chapter 17.152.

A. Place of worship.

B. Public or private school.

C. Community building.

D. Utility facility including utility rights-of-way.

E. Bed and breakfast.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2007: Ord. 642 § 1, 2005)

Minimum Lot Area
Single-family dwelling	7,500 square feet
Duplex	9,000 square feet
Public utility structures	Lot area shall be adequate to contain all proposed structures within the required yard setbacks
Minimum Yard Setback Requirements. All principal and accessory structures shall maintain the following minimum yard setbacks:
Front yard	20 feet
Rear yard	15 feet
Side yard (interior)	5 feet
Side yard (adjacent to street)	20 feet
Nonconforming structures	Regardless of the above the minimum distance between a proposed structure and an existing structure on another parcel shall be 10 feet
Maximum structure height	35 feet
Minimum lot width at building line	75 feet

All development in the SR district shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapters 17.128 through 17.140. In addition, the following specific standards shall apply:

A. Accessory Structures. Accessory structures as provided for in Chapter 17.96.

B. Off-Street Parking. Parking shall be as specified in Chapter 17.68.

C. Subdivisions and Partitions. Land divisions shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 17.172 or 17.176.

D. Lot Coverage. The following shall mean the maximum permitted lot coverage, including coverage by public and private parking areas or garages:

1. Maximum lot coverage: thirty-five (35) percent;

2. Maximum parking area coverage: thirty (30) percent;

3. Combined maximum lot and parking area coverage: sixty-five (65) percent.

E. Yards and Lots. Yards and lots shall conform to the standards of Chapter 17.92.

F. Signs. Signs shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 17.80.

G. Driveways. Driveways shall be separated from an intersection by at least fifty (50) feet or one-half the lot frontage, whichever is greater. (Ord. 661 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2007: Ord. 619, 2003)