Chapter 17.28 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MR) DISTRICT

The multi-family residential (MR) district provides opportunities for higher density housing in close proximity to substantial commercial and public development where full urban services are available. The MR 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 MR district:

A. Duplex dwelling, multi-family dwellings, manufactured home parks subject to Chapter 17.120.

B. Public park and recreation area.

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

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

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

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

F. Bed and breakfast.

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

Minimum Lot Area
Single-family dwelling	6,000 square feet
Duplex	8,000 square feet
Multi-family dwelling, 3-unit	9,500 square feet plus 1,500 square feet per unit in excess of 3 units
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)	7 1/2 feet
Side yard (adjacent to street)	20 feet
Maximum structure height	35 feet

All development in the MR 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, maximum coverage of public and private parking areas or garages, and/or combined maximum lot and parking combined coverage required:

1. Maximum building coverage: forty (40) percent;

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

3. Combined maximum building and parking area coverage: seventy (70) percent.

E. Multi-family residential uses (three or more units) shall be subject to the site design review procedures of Chapter 17.156.

F. Landscaping. Multi-family dwelling developments shall provide a minimum landscaped area equal to twenty-five (25) percent of the gross site area. Landscaping improvements shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 17.84.

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

H. 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)