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(c) The proposed development would otherwise result in an increase in the extent of the existing driveway’s or parking area’s non-conformance. (3) A non-conforming driveway or parking area may be paved or re-paved to the extent of the driveway or parking area that existed as of December 14, 2009, without having to be brought into conformance. (4) Legally established buildings and uses conforming to the residential net density requirements in the R-2 zone on December 7, 1994 are exempt from EC 9.1210 to 9.1230 Legal Nonconforming Situations, pertaining to nonconforming uses. This exemption is limited to development sites in the S- JW Jefferson Westside Special Area Zone on which residential buildings and uses existed, or in which a development permit or land use application was pending, on December 7, 1994. If such a building which is nonconforming as to minimum density is destroyed by fire or other causes beyond the control of the owner, the development site may be redeveloped with the previous number of dwelling unit(s) if completely rebuilt within 5 years. If not completely rebuilt within 5 years, the development site is subject to the density standards for the S-JW Jefferson Westside Special Area Zone. Section 6. Subsection (26) of Section 9.8030 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is added to provide: 9.8030 Adjustment Review - Approval Criteria. The planning director shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny an adjustment review application. Approval or conditional approval shall be based on compliance with the following applicable criteria. (26) S-JW Jefferson Westside Special Area Zone. The following standards applicable within the S-JW Jefferson Westside Special Area Zone may be adjusted upon a finding that the adjustment is consistent with the following criteria. (1) Driveway width. An additional two feet of width is allowed for any portion of a driveway that takes access from a street based on the following criteria: (a) The additional driveway width is necessary to avoid an unsafe condition, to comply with the requirements of EC 9.6420 (Parking Area Standards) or to provide reasonable maneuvering room around an obstacle that cannot be practicably relocated to a different location that would not create a driveway obstacle; and (b) The additional area allowed under this adjustment is the minimum necessary to accomplish the objective under (1)(a), above. (2) Means of primary vehicle access. A dwelling considered to have its primary vehicle access from the alley, according to EC 9.3625(3)(a)2.b., may be considered to have its primary vehicle access from the street if the applicant demonstrates that physical conditions or code standards preclude the establishment of vehicle parking on any part of the lot that could be accessed from the alley. Ordinance - Page 17 of 19