HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 19946ORDINANCE N0. 19946
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION RULE
IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT; AMENDING SECTIONS 1.155, 1.360,
1.385, 1.4453 7.600, 9.015, 9.030, 9.035, 9.045, 9.055,
9.060, 9.015, 9.085, 9.268, 9.386, 9.440, 9.508, 9.510,
9.512, 9.538, 9.556, 9.582, 9.584, 9.586, 9.688, AND
9.102 OF THE EUGENE CODE, 19T1; AMENDING AND RENUMBERING
SECTIONS 9.592 TO 9,5842}, 9.581 TO 9.585, 9.590 TO
9.588, AND 9.593 TO 9.589 OF THAT CODE; ADDING NEW
SECTIONS 9.587, 9.591, 9.592, 9.593, AND 9.591 TO THAT
CODE; REPEALING SECTION 1.365 OF THAT CODE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
AND 6 OF THIS ORDINANCE.
THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 1.155 of the Eugene Code, 1911, is amended by adding
a new Subsecti an ~4} thereto, to provide:
1.155 Sidewalks - Construction• Initiation and Notice.
~4} The city engineer shal i initiate the construction of sidewalks
along streets where standard sidewalks da not exist within or immediately
adjacent to lots which have been subdivided or partitioned on or after January
1, 1994. Notice as provided for i n this section shall be given on or after the
date five years foi 1 owi ng the approval date of the subdivision or parti ti an. The
c ~ ty , eng ~ Weer may, g i ve notice prior to this time i f over 70 percent of the 1 ots
w~ the n the subd~ vi si on or partition are developed and, i f, upon the determination
of the city engineer, .the remaining undevel aped 1 ots wi 11 not 1 i kel y be deve1 aped
w~th~n a reasonable time. The city manager or designee may waive the requirement
for sidewalk construction as provided in subsection 1.3853} of this code,
Section 2. Section 1.36o Of the Eugene Cade, 1971, is amended to provide:
7.360 Sidewalks -Standards. Al l sidewalks shall be bui 1 t in accordance
with city specifications and built to grades and alignments
establ ~ shed by the c~ ty eng Weer.
Section 3. Section 7.365 of the Eugene Code, 1911, is repealed.
Section 4. Section 1.385 of the Eugene Code, 1971, i s amended to provide:
1.385 Bui l di n Constructs an - Sidewalk and Dri vewa A roach Perms t
Re us red.
~ 1 } Concurrent with the issuance of a bui 1 di ng permit far the
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construct i an of a dwel 1 i ng or business structure or an add i t i an to a dwel l i ng or
business structure, the owner, bui 1 der or contractor to whom the bui 1 di ng permi t
i s issued shall obtai n a s i dewal k and driveway approach construction permit far
the construction of a sidewalk within the dedicated right-af-way for the full
frontage in which a sidewalk in good repair does not exist and for the
construction of driveway approaches at approved curb cuts. The sidewal k
construction shall be completed wi th i n the bui 1 di ng construction period or wi th i n
one year after the sidewalk and driveway approach construction permit is issued,
whichever ~s the lesser.
~2} Sidewal k constructi on shat 1 be exempted from the requirements
of this section for building permits for:
~a} .Construction of single-family dwelling units and
duplexes w~ the n ex~ sty ng Bevel aped areas i n which sidewalks da not
exist along 501 of the block face of the proposed construction.
fib} Construction adjacent to streets that have not been
improved to city street standards.
~c} Additions or alterations of single-family dwelling units
and duplexes .
~d} All other additions or alterations in which sidewalk
construction casts would exceed 10% of the value of the proposed
constructi an .
. ~3} The city manager ar designee may waive the requirement far
s~dewal k construction w~th~n rights-of-way where future street or public utility
improvements are planned, where there is insufficient right-of-way, or where
topographical and other physical constraints exist.
~ 4} I f a s i dewal k ar driveway approach i s not constructed wi th i n
the time requ~ red by the s sects on, then the city may construct i t for the ful 1
street frontage i n front of the property and proceed with the construction,
assessment and collections of costs as provided i n section 1.154.
~5} Any person aggrieved by administrative action of the city
manager or designee taken under the provisions of this section may appeal the
action as provided i n section 2.021 of this code . When renderi ng a dec i s i an the
hearings official shall consider the provisions of subsections 7.3851} and ~2}
of this code as well as the criteria i n section 5.055 of this code.
Section 5. Subsection ~1}fig} of Section 1.445 of the Eugene Code, 1911,
i s amended to provide:
1.445 Construct,,on i,n, Pub,,,,,,,, „fight,,,. of-~av.
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~ 1 } The city manager I~~ s authorized to i ssue a ermi t for an
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overs~ zed curb cut or a revocab1 a permi t far constructi on or 1 ocati on of a
retaining wall , steps, terracing, plantings, planters, walkways and other
appurtenances to be installed within a publ is street right-of-way at the property
owner's risk and subject to the following conditions and requirements.
fig} All plantings shall be first approved by the city
manager or designee.
Section fi. Section 1.fioo of the Eugene Code, 1911, is amended to provide:
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1.fiO0 Vacation of Im roved Ri hts-of-Wa and Unim roved Streets or Alle s
- Grant ar Denial of Petition
~ 1 } The cvunci l may, upon heari ng a peti ti on for a vacat i on of an
improved or unimproved right-of -way, grant the same i n what a or i n part, or may
deny the same i n whole or i n part, or may grant the same with reservations
pertaining to the maintenance and use of all public utilities and f aci 1 i t i es i n
the portion vacated. When unimproved rights-af-way and streets and alleys are
vacated, pedestrian and bicycle easements are to be retained i f the caunci 1
determines it will serve a public need. The council may make an assessment and
provide for the payment to the city of a sum of money as the council may find to
be just and equitable as an assessment of special benefit of the real property
abutting on the vacated area ar a benef i t to the property which, by reason of the
vacate on abuts on a vacated area, and the cost of curbs, drainage, paving, sewer
or other 1 ocal improvements already completed or to be constructed upon the area
vacated. The assessments, together with all costs shall not exceed the amount
of special benefit resulting or inuring to the abutting property by reason of the
vacation.
~ 2 } I n the event a pet i t i on i s who11 y denied, the deposit shall be
retained. Any money retained, and any sum assessed and collected as benefits,
shall be paid into the finance office.
Section l . The def i n i t i ans of "Bi cyci a storage" and "Vision clearance
area" set forth in Section 9.015 of the Eugene Code, 1911, are hereby amended,
and the following definitions added i n a1 phabeti cal order therein, to provide:
9.015 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires
otherwise, the following words and phrases mean
Accesswa . An interconnecting paved walkway that provides
pedestrian and or bicycle passage.
Bic cle facilities. Improvements which provide for the needs
of cyclists, including bicycle paths, bicycle routes, and bi cycl e
parking fac~1 ~t~es.
Bic cl a arki n s ace. A space far one standard bicycle,
adequately lighted, i n a secure bicycle rack, placed i n a paved
area.
Bike_ path. A bike path is a bikeway that is physically
separated from motor vehicle traffic by an open space or barrier,
and may be within the public right-of -way, easement or other publ i G-
owned land.
Car ool . A group of two or more commuters, including the
driver, who share the ride to and from work and other destination.
Commercial develo ment. A building ar buildings for office or
retail use.
Direct connection. The shortest reasonabl a connection between
two points . A connecti on i s direct i f i t does not i nval ve out of
di recti vn travel more than 5a°/~ 1 onger than the straight 1 i ne
distance between two points.
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Institutional ~Il.~~~~lldevell,o~me,nt. Schools, hospitals, government
offices and buildings, churches, nursing homes, convention centers
and meeting halls.
urge-scale, high-canopy tree. Deciduous trees having a
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mature canopy width of at 1 east 54 feet and a mature structure that
wi 1 l allow 1 i mbs to be cleared over public streets to a mi n i mum
height of 15 feet above grade.
Main entrance. The principal public bui 1 di ng entrance yr
entrances, Amain entrance door may not be a door that i s 1 ocked
during normal business hours .
Nei hborhood activit centers. A use or combination of uses
which i s a common dent i not i an ar focal point for community
activities, includes primary and secondary schools, neighborhood
parks and playgrounds, and shopping centers.
Pedestrian facilities. Improvements which provide for public
pedestrian foot traffic including sidewalks, walkways, crosswalks
and other improvements, such as lighting and benches, which provide
for safe, convenient, and attractive walking conditions .
Pedestrian scale l i hti n . Light standards or placements no
greater than 14 feet in height located along walkways.
Primary bu, 1 di ng.-entrance. ~ An entrance to a bui 1 di ng intended
for use by members ~~~~.~ of Ill.~l~the general ubl i c such as customers
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clients, and v~ s ~ tors, or an employee or res ~ dent entrance used mare
than 50 times per day.
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'g__' 'lant vegetation. Vegetation that is healthy,
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structurally sound, environmentally appro riate for the site and
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has the ab~l qty to successfully adjust to proposed changes to the
site. If the vegetation lacks any of these factors, it is not
significant,
Transit authori t , A trans i t district established under ORS
267.010 to 261.390.
Transit facilities. Transit improvements including, but not
limited to bus pul 1 outs, shelters, waiting areas, information and
directional ,signs, benches, and 1 fighting.
Trans ~ t route. An existing or planned route for public i ntra-
city or intro-urban transit service in the local or regional
transportation plan. Transit routes do not include temporary routes
or routes which are planned to be replaced or relocated i n the
relevant plan. Transit routes are also referred to as transit
streets and transit corridors.
Transit sto . Improvements and foci 1 i ti es at selected points
along ,transit routes for passenger pickup, drop off, and waiting.
Fac ~ 1 ~ t ~ es and ~ mprovements may include shei ters, benches, pavement,
sign structures and other improvements to provide security,
protection from the weather, and access to nearby services.
Van ool , A group of from seven to fifteen commuters,
including the driver, who share the ride to and from work or other
destination on a regularly scheduled basis.
Ili si on11111111, cl e,aranc,e area. A tri angul ar area wfi thi n a 1 of
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immediately adjacent to the i ntersect i an of twa travel ways to
prov i de a cl ear. area for viewing approaching traffic for publ i c
safety purposes. For the intersection of a publ i c street with
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another street, public ar private, the vision clearance area i s the
triangular area of the lot at the intersection of the two 1 of 1 i nes .
The two 1 egs of the triangle are of equal 1 ength and coincide with
the two 1 of 1 i nes . At the intersection of a publ i c street and a
private driveway, the vision clearance area i s the triangular area
of the lot at the intersection of the lot line and each edge of the
driveway. ,The two 1 egs of the triangle are of equal 1 ength and
coy nc~ de w~ th the 1 of 1 ~ ne and a 1 i ne perpendicular to the 1 of 1 i ne
at the intersection of the lot line and the edge of the driveway.
For al 1 vi si an clearance areas, the apex i s 1 ocated at the
i ntersecti an of the two 1 egs, extended i f necessary. The base of
the triangle extends diagonally across the 1 of intersecting the two
legs an equal distance from the apex. See Figure 9. } The site of
the triangle and other requirements are specified i n this chapter.
Section 8. Subsection ~4}fib} of Section 9.030 of the Eugene Code, 1911,
is amended by adding a subparagraph 5. thereta,~to provide;
,,,.,. ,.,five Plan Procedure.
Minor ,and Ma for Parti t,„on Tenta,,,,_._ „,~~~.,,.~~,~,~~.~~.~~~.~„~„~,~
~4} Tentative Minor and Ma'or Partition Plan - Piannin Director
Decision . Unless the applicant agrees to a 1 onger time period, the planning
d~ rector,shal 1, approve, condo t~ anal ly apprave, ar deny a tentati ve partition plan
appl ~ cats on w~ th f ~ nd~ ngs and concl us ~ ons thereon, within 30 days of receipt of
a compl ete and accurate application . The planning director's dec i s i an sha11 be
based on the fo11 owi ng criteria:
fib} In the case of a major partition, that:
5 . The proposed major part i t i an i s laid out to
provide safe, convenient, and direct bicycle and pedestrian
access to nearby and adjacent res i dent i a1 areas, trans i t
stops, neighborhood activity centers, commercial areas, and
industrial areas, and to provide safe, convenient and direct
transit circulation . At a mi n i~mum, "nearby" i s interpreted to
mean uses within 1/4 mi 1 e which can reasonably be expected to
be used by pedestrians, and uses within one to two mi 1 es which
can be reasonably expected to be used by bicyclists.
Section 9. Subsection ~4} of Section 9.035 of the Eugene Cade, 1911, is
amended by add i ng a new Subparagraph ~ f } thereto, to provide
9.035 Subdivision Tentative Plan Procedure.
~4} Tentative Subdivision Plan - Planning Director Decision,
Unless the applicant agrees to a 1 onger time period, the planning director sha11
approve, condi t i ona1 ly approve, or deny a tentat i ve pl an a 1 i cat i on with
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findings and conclusions thereon, within 3o days of receipt of a campl ete and
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accurate application. The planning director's decision shal 1 be based on the
fallowing criteria:
~f} The proposed subdivision is laid out to provide safe,
convenient, and direct bicycle and pedestrian access to nearby and
adjacent residential areas, transit stops, neighborhood activity
centers, commercial areas, and industrial areas, and to provide
safe, convenient and direct transit circulation. At a mi nimum,
"nearby" i s interpreted to mean uses within 1/4 mi 1 e which can
reasonably be expected to be used by pedestrians, and uses wi th i n
one to two miles which can reasanabl y be expected to be used by
bicyclists.
Section 10. Subsections (1)(b), (6), and (7) of Section 9.045 of the
Eugene Code, 1911, are hereby amended, and a new Subsection X10} added thereto,
to provide:
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9.045 ~ I reets and Roads .
•~ ~ i i .iinliimiii~~ I~IiI~ilnn4n~~YII~iIYIYY
~1} Dedication.
fib} S ecial safet re uirements. Where necessary to insure
safety, reduce traffic hazards and promote the welfare of the
general public, pedestrians, bicyclists and residents of the subject
area, the planning or public works directors may require that local
streets be so designed as to discourage their use by non-local
automobile traffic.
~fi} Future Extension of Streets. Where the subdivision or
parti ti an i s adjacent to 1 and 1 i kely to be divided i n the future, streets,
b~ cycl a paths, and accessways shat 1 cant ~ nue through to the boundary 1 i nes of the
area under the same,ownershi p as the subdi vi si an or partition, where the planning
or publ ~ c works d~ rector determ~ nes that such cvnti neat i on i s necessary to
provide for the orderly di vi s i On of such adjacent land, or the transportation and
access needs of the community.
~1} Cul -de-Sacs. There shat 1 be nD cul -de-sac more than 40D feet
1 ong. Each cul -de-sac shal 1 have a ci rcul ar end wi th a mi nimum diameter of
right-of -way width and paving as shown i n the table i n subsection ~ ~ } . The
planning director shall require public accessways from cul-de-sacs where
necessary to provide safe, convenient, and direct circulation for pedestrians and
b~ cycl ~ sts .
~1D} Transit Facilities.
~a} The planning director may require pravi si ons, including
easements, for transit facilities where future transit routes are
required on streets extending through or adjacent to the area of the
subdivision, and where a need for bus stops, bus pullouts or other
transit facilities within the subdivision or partition has been
identified.
~ b} Where the provision of transit stops, bus pullouts or
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other facilities along a public street requires aright-af-way or
paving width greater than that 1 i steel i n the table i n section
9.045 ~ 2 } ~ b} and where a need for transit service within the
subdivision or partition has been identified, the planning or publ i c
works director may require that additional right-of -way or paving be
provided.
Section 11. Subsection ~2} of Section 9.055 of the Eugene Code, 1911, is
amended to provide
9.055 .Platting,,,, Standards -Bloc
~2} Publ ic,.Accessways. When necessary to provide safe, convenient
and direct access for pedestrians and bicyclists to nearby residential areas,
transit stops, neighborhood activity.centers, and other commercial and industrial
areas, or where required by adopted plans, the planning director shall require
the land d~v~der to dedicate to the public and improve, accessways to connect to
cul -de-sacs, ar, ta, pass through b1 acks . At a mi n i mum, "nearby" i s interpreted
to mean, uses w~ the n 1/4 mi 1 e which can reasonably be expected to be used by
pedestr~ ans, and uses w~ th i n one to two mi 1 es which can reasonably be expected
to be used by bicyclists . Public accessways shall conform to design standards
for accessways contained in the City of Eugene Design Standards for Streets,
S~ dewal ks, B~ keways and Accessways . When necessary to provide connectivity, the
public works director shall require improvements to existing unimproved public
accessways on properties adjacent to the land to be divided. Said improvements
to unimproved publ ~c accessways shall connect to the closest public street or
level aped accessway. Where passi b1 e, accessways may a1 so be employed to
accommodate uses as included i n subsection ~ 3 } of this section .
Section 12 . Subsection ~ i } of Section 9.Ofi0 of the Eugene Code, 1911, i s
amended to provide
9.060 P1 att i n.g_Standards -,,,.,,,,,,,,,lots and„ Parcels,. A11 lots and parcels shal 1
comply with the following requirements. In this section "1 ots" and
',parcels" are used i nterchangeab1y. When more restrictive, related provisions
~n the zoning ordnance apply.
~ i } Future Subdivision ar Partition of Lats or Parcels .
Where the subdivision ar partition will result in a lot or parcel
one-half acre or larger in size which in the judgment of the
planning director i s 1 i kel y to be further divided i n the future, the
planning director may require that the 1 ocati on of 1 of and parcel
lines and other details of layout be such that future division may
read i 1 y be made without violating the ~ requi rements of this code and
w~ thout ~ nterfer~ ng with orderly extension of adjacent streets,
bicycle paths, and accessways. Any restriction of buildings within
future street locations shall be made a matter of record if the
planning director deems it necessary for the purpose of future 1 and
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division.
Section 13 . Section 9 . D15 of the Eugene Code, 1911, i s amended to provide :
9.015 P1 attin Standards - Parti a1 Devel o ment. Where the subdivision or
partition includes only part of the area owned by the applicant, the
p1 ann~ ng or pub1 ~ c works d~ rector may requ~ re a sketch of a tentati ve layout of
streets, bicycle paths and accessways i n the remainder of said ownership.
Section 14. Subsecti ans ~ 1 ~ , ~8} , and ~9~ of Section 9.085 of the Eugene
Code, 1971, are amended to provide:
9.D85 Im rovements - S ecifications.
~ 1 } S,ubmi, tt i ng Spec i fscat i on s.. The c i ty engineer shall prepare and
submit to the council specifications, and amendments thereto, for construction
and ,design of streets and alleys , construction and design of curbs and gutters,
dedication of slope easements for streets and alleys, construction of drainage
facilities, and construction and design of sidewalks, transit facilities, and
accessways i n subdivisions and partitions . Such specifications shall conform to
proper engineering standards ref avant thereto, and be so devised as to f ac i 1 i tote
provision for the health, safety and welfare needs of the city and area affected,
in accordance with the purpose of section 9.020..
8 Im rovements S
~ } p „ , ~: i dewal ks . Sidewalks shall be 1 ocated, designed
and constructed i n accordance w~ th~~~~the provisions of this code and i n accordance
with construction and design standards adopted by the counci 1.
~9} Im rovements -Bic cl a Paths and Accesswa s. Pedestrian/
b~ cycl a ways shall be designed and constructed i n accordance with provisions of
th ~ s code and ~ n accordance with construction and design standards adopted by the
council,
Section 15. Anew Subsection ~ f } i s hereby added to Section 9.268 of the
Eugene Code, 1911, to provide:
9.268 Establishment and Desi nation of Use Districts and Sub-Districts.
In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of
lands and buildings, to regulate and restrict the height and size of buildings,
to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings, and to
regulate the density of population, the following classes of use districts and
sub-districts are established:
~f} Transit Oriented Deveia meat TOD Overia Subdistrict.
Pursuant to the provisions of sections 9.591 to 9.592, a TOD sub-
d i stri ct may be created within any district 1 i steel i n this code when
considered necessary according to the purpose for transit oriented
development sub-districts as stated i n section 9.591. The sub-
district as described on Figure 3D shall be designated by the suffix
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TD added to the symbol of the parent district. Al 1 uses permitted
i n the parent zone shal 1 be allowed i n this transit oriented
deve1 opment sub-district. Historic properties, as identified i n
this chapter, are not subject to TOD regulations . The trans i t
authority shal 1 review development proposals prior to the developer
apply ng for a buy 1 d~ ng permit for constructs an i n this sub-
d i stri ct .
Section 1 fi. Subsection ~ 23 } ~ b} of Sects on 9.386 of the Eugene Code, 1911,
i s amended to provide :
9.38fi S ecial Standards For Certain Uses In Residential Distracts.
~ } ___ _, „ ed Dwel 1 i ng Parks:
23 Manufactur,.~,~~,,,~. ,_~.~..,~ ~,,,,~~~.~,_. ~.
fib} Site revs ew approval i s required for manufactured
dwelling parks according to the provisions of chapter 9 of this
code.
Section 17. The matrix listing for "Dwel1ing, multiple," set forth in
Section 9.439 of the Eugene Cade, 1911, i s amended to provide
9.439 U,_ses ; The fol l ows ng reflects the uses permitted outright,
cond~t~onally, or subject to standards or other requirements of this
code within the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 and GO zoning districts:
P ......... Permitted outright
C .........Conditional Use Permit approval required
* ......... Notations at end of the list
NEC ....... Nat elsewhere classified
Standards .Code includes special requirements for use listed
C1 C2 C3 C4 Go
Dwellings, multiple standards} ............................ P P P P
Section 18. Subsection fie} of Section 9.440 of the Eugene Code, 1911, is
amended to prov ~ de :
9.440 S ecial Standards. In addition to general provisions, parking, and
other regulations required by tha s code, the fol 1 owl ng uses are
subject to the special standards set forth in this sectsan:
fie} Dwell in s multi le:
In the C-3 district, multiple dwellings are only
permitted i n the central business district, and they must be
compat i b1 a with other uses on the same and adjacent parcels .
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Section 19. Subsection fib} of Section 9.508 of the Eugene Code, 1911, is
amended to provide
9.508 Purpose. When applicable, planned unit development regulations are
intended ta:
~ b} Provide f 1 exi bi 1 i ty i n architectural design, placement
and clustering of bui 1 di ngs, use of open space and outdoor 1 i vi ng
areas, and provision of foci 1 i ties for the circulation of
automobi 1 es, pedestrians, bicycles, and mass transit, parking,
storage and related site and design considerations ;
Section 20. Subsection ~ 2 } ~ a} . of Section 9.510 of the Eugene Code, 1911,
i s amended to provide
9.510 General Provisions.
~2} Processin ste s. Prior to issuance of a building permit,
planned unit development applications must be approved at each of the fo11 owi ng
two steps:
. ~a} ,Ste one - tentative tans. Hearings official
cons~derat~on of ~1} off-site impacts including reasonable
compati bi 1 i ty with adjacent areas, ~2} site sui tabi 1 i ty for the
proposed development, ~3} building height, bulk and location, ~4}
solar access, 45} ,relationship to exi sting and planned public
services, ~6} on-site factors including, but not limited ta, an
attractive, safe, and convenient environment in terms of buildings,
open space, parking, and circulation for pedestrians, bicycles,
automobi 1 es, and mass transit, ~7} cannecti vi ty for pedestrians and
bicyclists with adjacent and nearby residential areas, trans i t
stops, neighborhood activity centers, commercial areas, and office
and industrial parks; and ~8} provision for trans i t-related
facilities.. At a minimum, "nearby" is interpreted to mean uses
within .1/4 mi 1 e which can reasonably be expected to be used by
pedestrians, and uses within one to two miles which can reasonably
be expected to be used by bicyclists.
Section 21. Subsection ~5} of Section 9.512 of the Eugene Code, 1911, is
amended by adding new subparagraphs ~ j } and ~ k} thereto, to provide:
9.512 Tentative Plan Consideration.
~fi} ,Decision. Un1 ess the applicant agrees to a 1 onger time period,
the hearings aff~c~al shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny a tentative
plan appl ~ cats on with findings and conclusions thereon, within 15 days following
the close of the public hearing and the record. Within five days after the
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decision is rendered, the hearings official ~ shall mail a notice thereof to the
applicant, coordinator, and persons who have requested notification. Decisions
pertaining to a part i cul ar phase shall include review and recognition of the
entire level apment . Decisions i n all phases shall be based on the following
criteria:
~ j } There will be adequate provision of public pedestrian
and b~ cycl a cannect~ ons to nearby and adjacent residential areas,
trans t stops, nee ghborhood activity centers, commercial areas and
office and i ndustri a1 parks , At a mi n i rnum, 'nearby" i s interpreted
to mean uses w~ th i n 1/4 m~ l e which can reasonably be expected to be
used by pedestrians, and uses within one to two mi 1 es which can
reasonably be expected to be used by bicyclists,
- ~ k} There wi 11 be adequate provision for bus shelters or
other transit facilities..
Section 22. Subsection ~6} of Section 9.538 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is
amended to provide
9.538 General Yard Regull~ations.
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~6} Vision clearance re uired.
~a} lots in all districts shall have vision clearance areas
on all street corners and at each point where bicycle and pedestrian
travel intersect with vehicular traffic or with each other. Each
leg of the vision clearance area shall be a minimum of 15 feet in
length. See Figure~9}
fib} vision clearance areas shat 1 be kept free of all visual
obstructions from two and one-half feet to nine feet above the curb
line. Where curbs are absent, the craven of adjacent streets shall
be used as the point of reference.
~ c } Vision clearance requirements may be waived by the city
manager or designee, ~f the city manager or designee finds:
1. Traffic can safely approach and enter the
. intersection ar street given existing traffic control devices
or other physical cand i t i ons of the area; or
2 . Tapagraph i c conditions are sv extreme or building
structures ex~ st such that ~ t ~ s not practical to provide
required vision clearance.
Section 23 . Section 9.556 of the Eugene Code, 19l 1, i s amended to provide :
9.556 Lot Covera e.
~1} Maximum permitted lot
agricultural and residential districts
Maximum lot coverage:
AG, RA, R-1, and GO
R-2
R-3
coverage by buildings and structures i n
shall be:
5a%
50%
50%
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~2} Maximum 1 of coverage by buildings and structures i n the G0,
General Office district within the TOD subdistrict shall be l0o~a.
~3 } Al 1 other districts not 1 i sted i n ~ 1 } above shall not be
limited as to lot coverage.
Section 24 . Section 9.580 of the Eugene Code, 1911, i s amended to provide :
. 80 Descri,,,tion and Purpose. The purpose of sections 9.580 to 9.598 is
to set forth requirements for off -street arki n ;transit faci 1 i t
p , g, y
design and revs ew, ~ ncl ud~ ng requ~ rements for trans t ors ented development
overlay districts; and on-site pedestrian circulation.
Section 25. Subsections ~c} and ~ f } , of Section 9.582 of the Eugene Code,
1911, are amended and Subsection fig} thereof is repealed, to provide:
9.582 Re uired Off-Street Parkin . Off-street parking shall be provided
as follows:
~c} In all other zoning districts, required parking shall be
on the development site or w~th~n 1000 feet of the development site
that the parking is required to serve. All required parking must be
under the same ownership as the site served, except through city
attorney approved sped al covenant agreements that bind the parking
area to the development site.
~f } Off -street parking i s not required i n the following
areas:
1. Downtown, which i s described as:
SOUTH SIDE:
East on 13th Avenue from Lincoln Street to High Street.
EAST SIDE:
North on High Street to 11th Avenue; then east on 11th Avenue
to the al i ey between Mi 11 Street and Ferry Street; then north
600 feet; then west 83 feet; then north 155 feet to the south
right-of -way 1 i ne of East Broadway; then northerly along the
east right-of -way 1 i ne of Highway 99 to the south 1 i ne of the
Southern Pacific Rai 1 road right-of -way 40o feet; then north 38
East 260 feet; then north fi5 East to the south bank of the
Wi l 1 amette River; then northwesterly a1 ong the south bank of
the Willamette River to the east right-of -way of the Ferry
Street Overpass.
NORTH SIDE:
South al ang the east right-of -way of the Ferry Street Overpass
to the south 1 i ne of 4th Avenue; then west on 4th Avenue to
Pearl Street; then south on Pearl Street to the north boundary
of the Southern Pacific Rai 1 raad right-af -way; then west along
Ordinance - 12
the north boundary of the Southern Pacific Rai 1 road right-of -
way to Charnel tan Street.
WEST SIDE:
South on Charnel ton Street to the alley between 5th and 6th
Avenues; then west on the alley to li ncol n Street; then south
on li ncal n Street to 13th Avenue.
See Figure 3A for configuration of existing Downtown Parking
Exempt area.}
2. West University area, which is described as: The
area bounded by Kincaid Street, 11th Avenue, Patterson Street,
and the al 1 ey between 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue from
Patterson Street to Kincaid Street.
~ See Figure 3B for configuration of West University Parking
Exempt area}.
Section 26. Section 9.584 of the Eugene Code, 1911 is amended, and Section
9.592 of that Code is incorporated as Subsection ~2} of Section 9.584, and
amended to provide
.,..arki ng_, Area Des„,gn and Improvements .
~ 1 } General Des i n Re ui rements .
~ a} , Al 1 +publ i c~ or private parking areas or garages except
those, requi red , i n con~uncti on wi th a si ngl a family or two family
dwel 1 ~ ng on a s~ ngi e 1 of shat i be designed, laid out and constructed
in accordance with the provisions of sections 9.580 to 9.598.
~b}. Comp1 i once with the Parking Table and
Diagram ~n this code shall not be required for any completely
automatic, unattended parking device or any attended public or
private parking area.
~c} All public or private parking areas, and parking spaces,
except those, requ~ red i n conjunction wi th a si ngl a family or two
f amp 1 y dwel 1 ~ ng on a s ~ ngl e 1 of shal 1 be designed and 1 ai d out to
conform to the minimum standards as set forth in section 9.594,
Parking Tabie and Diagram.
~d} When three or more parking spaces or one or more 1 oadi ng
spaces are provided on a level opment site, except those i n
con~unct~on with single family or two family dwellings on a single
1 ot, they al 1 shal 1 be served by a servi ce drive so that na backward
movement or other maneuvering of a veh i cl a wi th i n a street, other
than an alley, wi 11 be required. Service drives shall be designed
and constructed to foci 1 i tote the flow of traffic, provide maxi mum
safety for traffic ingress and egress, and maxi mum safety of
pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the site. In no case shall
two-way and one-way driveways be 1 ess than 20 feet wide and 12 feet
wide respectively.
fie} Public parking areas provided i n excess of the
Ordinance • 13
requirements of sections 9.580 to 9, 598 or as a use permitted shat l
be designed and 1 ai d out i n conformance to sect i an 9.594, Parking
Table and Diagram.
~ f } In accordance with Table ~ 2 } of section 9.594, all or
any porti an of a parki ng 1 at may be reserved for compact and/or
sub-compact vehicles only, and shall be so designated by adequate
signing . when utfi 1 fi ied i n con junct fi on wfi th a 1 ayout for standard
size vehicles i n a parki ng bay module, maximum "D" dimensions shat 1
govern . Parking 1 of 1 ayout and compact vehicle stall 1 ocati ans are
subject to approval of the bui 1 di ng official..
fig} In connection with dri ve-through establishments, there
shall be a speci al l y designed area clear of the public right of way
for a s i ngl a row of ten or a doubt a row of five automobiles between
the property entrance and the pick-up window ar service area. This
area shall not interfere with the safe and efficient circulation of
other parking areas on the property. The traffic engineer can relax
the ten space minimum i f he or she determi nes a 1 esser minimum i s
all that i s necessary to prevent the extension of the automobi 1 e
line into the public right of way.
~2} Parking,Are,a_ Improvements. All public or private surface
parking 1 ots which cvntai n three or more parking spaces on a level opment site or
have outdoor vehicle sales areas, shall be improved according to the fallowing
standards
~a} All parking areas shat 1 have a durabl e, dust-free
surfacing of asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete or other
approved materials. All parking areas, except those in conjunction
wi th a s i ngl a family or two family dwelling, shall be graded so as
not to drain storm water over the public sidewalk or onto any
abutting public or private property.
fib} A11 parking areas, except those required in conjunction
wi th a si ng1 a family or two family dwel 1 i ng, shall provide a
substanti ai bumper which wi 11 prevent cars from encroachment on
abutting private and public property.
~c} Artificial 1 fighting provided to illuminate any publ is or
private parking area or vehicle sales area shall be so arranged as
to not produce direct glare on any abutting or adjacent residential
district.
~d} All parking spaces shall be substantially marked and
comply with section 9.594.
fie} with respect to duplex, tri p1 ex, and fourpl ex
developments i n ~ RA and R-1 districts, the special development
standards in section 9.386 apply.
~3 } Car ool and Van ool Parkin . New commercial and industrial
developments with 2a or more employee parkfi ng spaces shall designate at 1 east 5la
of the employee parking spaces for carpool or vanpool parking. Employee carpool
and vanpool parki ng shat 1 be 1 orated closer to the bui 1 di ng entrance or the
employee entrance than other employee parking with the exception of handicap
parking. The carpool/vanpool spaces shall be clearly marked "Reserved -
Carpool/vanpool Only."
Section 27. Section 9.587 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is renumbered to 9.585
Ordinance - 14
and amended to provide:
9,585 General Bic cle Parkin Re irements. Bicycle parking requirements
shall apply to new development, changes of use, and building
expans ~ ons . B~ cycl a parks ng shall be prove ded i n conjunction with all mul ti pl e
dwel 1 i ng units ~ 3 or more units } ; al 1 uses i n cammerc i al and industrial zoning
districts, except as provided in section 9,585~i}; at churches; in all new
automobi 1 e parking structures; i n any zone i n conjunction with institutional
uses; and at planned park and ride 1 ots and major transit stops; i n the following
manner:
~ a} Bicycle parking spaces shall be at 1 east six feet 1 ong
and two feet w~ de w~ th an overhead clearance of at 1 east seven feet,
and wi th a f i ve foot access aisle.
fib} Required long term bicycle parking spaces shall be
sheltered from precipitation. Shelters for short term bi cycl e
parks ng shal 1 be provided i n the following amounts:
Short~Term Bicycle Percentage Of
Parkin Re ui rement Shel tared S aces
5 or fewer Na shelter required
6 to 10 100 of spaces sheltered
11 to 29 509 of spaces sheltered
30 or more ~5~ of spaces sheltered
~c} Long term bicycle parking spaces are meant to
accommodate employees, adult students, residents, commuters, and
other persons who can be expected to 1 eave their bicycle parked for
more than two hours. The minimum number of required spaces for each
use category are listed in section 9.586. Long term bicycle parking
sha11 be pravi ded i n a wel l -1 i ghted, secure 1 ocati an within a
convenient distance of a primary employee entrance. a secure
location i s defined as one i n which the bicycle parking i s clearly
visible f ram employee work areas, or i n wh i ch the bicycle parking i s
provided w~th~n a lockable room, a lockable bicycle enclosure, or a
bi cycl e i ocker. Bicycle parking provided i n outdoor l ocati ons shat l
not be farther than the closest employee auto parking space except
disabled parking} .
~d} Short term bicycle parking spaces are meant to
accommodate visitors, customers, messengers, and other persons
expected to depart within two hours. It shall consist of a securely
f ~ xed structure that supports the bicycle frame i n a stabl a position
without damage to wheels, frame, or components and that allows the
frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack by the bicyclist' s
awn 1 ocki ng device. The minimum number of required spaces for each
use category are 1 i sted i n ~secti on 9, 586. Short term bi cycl e
parking shall be provided w~th~n a convenient distance of, and
clearly vi s~ bl a from the primary entrance to the bui 1 di ng as
determined by the city. But it shall not be farther than the
closest automobi 1 e parking space except disabled parking} .
~ e} Direct access to the public right-of -way, with access
ramps ~ f necessary and pedestr~ an access from the bicycle parking to
the bui 1 d i ng entrance must be provided . Clear signing may be
necessary.
~f } Shared bicycle parking may be all owed i f i t remains
Ordinance - 15
convenient and clearly visible for users .
fig} A minimum of four spaces shall be provided at each new
site.
~ h } ,The city manager or designee may allow exemptions to
requ~ red b~ cycl a parks ng regul at i ans for the fol 1 awi ng:
1. Exemptions for required bicycle parking in
connection with temporary uses or uses that are not 1 i kel y to
generate a great need for bicycle parking;
2. Exemptions to the long-term parking requirements
i n the area beyond the boundaries of the Transit-4ri ented
Development subdistrict Figure 3D};
3, ,Exemptions to. long-term and short-term bicycle
parks ng rats os and other b~ cycl a parking standards, depending
on the characters st i cs of the 1 and use to which they apply.
~ i } The following uses are exempted from these requirements:
1. Seasonal uses, such as fireworks stands and
Christmas tree sales;
2. Drive- i n theaters;
3. Storage facilities for household consumer goads;
4. All uses except automobile parking structures in
the Bicycle Parking Exempt Area.
See Figure 3C for configuration of Bicycle Parking Exempt
Area.}
Section 28. Section 9.58fi of the Eugene Code, 1911, i s amended to provide:
9.586 Parkin S aces Re u i red . Unless speci f i cal 1 y prescribed otherwise
elsewhere in this code, the number of aff-street parking spaces
required shat 1 be no less than as set forth i n the fal 1 owi ng:
Use Auto Parking Bicycle Parking Type & ~ of
S ace Re ui red Space Required Bi cycl e
Minimum of 4 P k~n~
unl ess ~ stated
~a} Residential types
1. Dwe11 i ng, ~ for each dwell - N/A N/A
single family ing unit on a
single lot.
2. Dwelling, two- 1 for each 1 per unit 100 long
family or dwelling unit; term
multiple where f ract i oned,
next highest
full unit, except
development in RA
and R-1 Districts
pursuant to sec-
tions 9.38614}
and ~ 15} shat 1
prov i de a mi n i -
Ordinance - 16
3 . Dwelling, alley
access parcel
4. Dwelling,
single f ami 1 y
with an acces -
sory unit
5. Dwelling, quad
fi. Dwelling, quint
1. Hotels, motels,
motor hotels,
etc.
mum of 2 parking
spaces per unit,
and except 1 for
each dwel 1 i ng un i t
for a multiple
dwelling located
in an area des-
cribed in section
9.582~g}.
RA and R-1 d i s -
tri cts - 2 per
unit. R-2, R-3,
and R-4 districts -
1 per unit.
3 for both dwe11 ing
units
2.5 spaces for each
unit; where frac-
tioned, next highest
full unit.
3.0 spaces for each
unit; where frac-
tioned, next highest
full unit.
1 for each guest
room
8. Rooming or 1 for each guest
boarding houses room
9. Fraternities, 1 for each three
sororities, Occupants for which
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
1 per 100/ Long
bedroom Term
1 per 1001 Long
bedroom Term
1 per 10 609 Long
rooms Term
40~'~ Short
Term
1 per guest 100% Long
room Term
1 per bed 100% Long
Term
cooperatives s1 eepi ng foci l i ties
and dormitories are provided.
10. Bed and breakfast 1 for each guest room. 1 per 10
facilities Parking for the rooms
owner/innkeeper Of
the foci 1 i ty shat 1 be
as required in the
zoning district i n
which the facility i s
1 orated.
1001 Long
Term
ordinance - 1l
11. ,Specialized
housin ;
a. Congregate
care faci 1 i ti es
~ at 1 east ane
meal provided
per day; other
supportive ser-
vi ces ; 80 per-
cent of each
pra j ect i s
occupied by
tenants that
are at least 55
years of age.
b. Rental pro-
jects with at
least 50 percent
of the units
subsidized; 80
percent of each
project is occu-
pied by tenants
that are at least
55 years of age.
c. Rental pro-
jects where all
units are subsi-
dized and serve
1 ow income ten -
ants 62 years of
age or older.
d. Rental pro-
jects where all
units are subsi-
d ized and serve
low income ten-
ants with physical
or mental di s-
abilities.
e. Rental pro-
jects where all
units are subsi-
d ized and serve
low income
families.
1/2 space per unit
1/2 space per unit
1/3 space per unit
1/3 space per unit
1-1/4 spaces per unit
1 per 20 100 long
units far Term
1st 100,
plus 1 per
40 units
far aver 100.
1 per 20 100% Long
units for Term
1st 100,
plus 1 per
40 units for
over 100.
1 per 20
units for
1st 100,
1 per 40
units for
over 140
140% Long
Term
Physical:l 100% Long
per 20 Term
units
Mental : 1
per 40 units
1.5 per 100~o Lang
unit Term
Ordinance - 18
f. Rental pro-
jects that serve
student families
exclusively; pro-
jects are owned
and operated by
an educational
institution.
g. Emergency
and trans i ti anal
multiple family
developments with
kitchens i n each
unit.
fib} Institutional Types
1. Hospitals
2. Churches, clubs,
lodges
3. Libraries,
museums, art
gall eri es
4. Nursing homes,
asylums, etc.
5. Day care
facilities
fi. Group care homes
of six or more
persons
1 space per unit 1.5 per 1001 Long
unit Term
4/5 space per unit 1 per 1oa% Long
unit Term
1,35 for each 1 per 151 Long
bed; where fracti oned, 3, 500 sf Term
next highest full 251 Short
unit. Term
0.9 for every four 1 per 40 100%
fixed seats or every fixed seats Short
8 feet of bench Term
length or every 28
square feet where
no permanent seats
or benches are main-
tained - in main
auditorium ~ sanc-
tuary or place of
warship}.
1 for each 215 1 per 500sf 209 Long
square feet of gross Term
flaar area 801 Shnrt
Term
1 for each
3.3 beds.
.9 for each out-
side employee
.9 for each out-
side employee, based
on the maximum number
of employees present
1 per 15 10% Lang
beds Term
30°lQ Short
Term
1 per 10 100% Long
outside Term
employee
1 per 10
outside
employee
100% Long
Term
Ordinance - 19
at any one time
7. Welfare or
correctional
institution
1 for each 5.5
beds
1 per 50 10~ long
beds Term
30~ Short
Term
8. Schools
Elementary or
Middle School
1.35 for each
teaching station plus
.9 for every 6
fixed seats or for
every 42 square feet
of seating area where
there are no fixed
seats i n auditorium
or assembly area.
High school S,
1.35 for each teach-
ing station, plus
.9 for every 4 f i xed
seats or far every 28
square feet of seating
area where there are
no fixed seats in
and i tari um.
Colleges - "Commuter"
type, .9 for every
every three full time
equivalent student.
Colleges - "Resident"
type, .9 for every
three full time
equivalent students.
Col 1 eges - Commerci a1
or Business, ~.9
for every three c1 ass-
room seats.
E1 em: 1 100
per 10 Short
students Term
above
second
grade;
Middle
School :
1 per 8
students
1 per 8 100°°/Q
students Short
Term
1 per 5 100%
full time Short
students Term
1 per resi - 100°/a Long
dent in Term
dorms
1 per 10 100°°/0
desks in Short
classroom Term
buildings.
1 per 4000 100 Long
sf office Term
buildings
1 per resi- 100°/~ Long
dent in Term
dorms
1 per 10
desks in
classroom
buildings.
Ordinance - 20
9. Rescue missions .9 far each 20 beds
10, Park and Ride N/A
Lats
11. Parking Garages N/A
~c} Commercial Types,
except as other-
wi se specified
in subsection
9.586~e}
1. Retail establish- 1 for each 330
ments, except as other- square feet of gross
wise specified .herein floor area.
2. Barber and beauty
shops
1 for each 330
square feet of gross
fl vor area.
3. Bowling al 1 eys
4. Pharmacies
5. Retail stores
handling bulky mer-
chandise, household
furniture, or appli-
ance repair shops
6. Office buildings,
business and pro-
5.4 for each
bowling 1 one.
1 for each 165
square feet of gross
floor area.
1 for each 660
square feet of gross
floor area.
1 for every 330
square feet of gross
1 per 4000
sf office
buildings
1 per 10 100
beds Short
Term
10~ of auto 100
spaces Short
Term
1 per 3500 100~'o Long
sf Term
1 per 3000 20~ Long
sf Term
so~o
Short
Term
1 per 3000 20% long
s f Term
80°la Short
Term
1 per lane 20% lung
Term
80°la
Short
Term
1 per 1500 24°/Q Long
sf Term
80~'~
Short
Term
1 per 6000 2 0% Lon g
sf Term
80~
Short
Term
1 per 3000 20~~ Long
s f Term
Ordinance - 21
fessional offices floor area. 80~
and outpatient Short
care facilities Term
7. Establishments or
enterprises of a
recreational or an
entertainment nature:
a. Spectator type,
e.g. auditoriums,
assembly hal 1 s,
theaters, stadiums,
places of publ i c
assembly.
1 parking space for
each 4.4 seats .
1 per 16 20~ Long
seats Term
soy
Short
Term
b. Participating
type, e.g. skating
rinks, dance halls
c. Establishments
far the sale and con-
sumpt i on on the
premises of food
and beverages
8, Shopping centers
with at least one
supermarket or
variety store and
50,000 square feet
of sales gross floor
area, except that up
to 20 percent of that
area may be occupied
by offices not related
to the sales area.
1 for each 83
square feet of grass
floor area.
1 for each 66 square
feet of seating gross
floor area plus 1 far
each 440 square feet
of non-seating gross
floor area.
1 space for each 330
square feet of gross
floor area
1 per 4o0sf 2090 Long
Term
80%
Short
Term
l per 600 20% Long
s f Term
80%
Short
Term
1 per 3000 40~ Long
s f Term
fio%
Short
Term
9. Clinics 1 per 250 square feet 1 per 2500 20% fang
grass floor area sf Term
80~
Short
Term
~d~ Industrial Types
I. Except as spe-
cifically mentioned
herein, industrial
uses listed as per-
1 for each 550
square feet of gross
f 1 oor area .
1 per 5000 809 Long
s f Term
20~~
Short
Ordinance - 22
mi tted i n the "I"
districts: I-1,
I-~, I-3
2. Wholesale and
storage operations,
multiple occupancy
3. Who1 esal a and
storage operations,
single occupancy
4. Laboratories and
research facilities
5. Machinery or
equipment sales
fi. Industrial parks
in the I-1 district
1. Office space i n
industrial buildings
1 for each 110
square feet of
gross floor area.
1 for each
1650 square feet of
gross floor area
1 for each 330
square feet of
gross floor area.
1 for each 440
square feet of
gross floor area.
1 for each 385
square feet of gross
floor area.
1 for each 440
square feet of gross
floor area.
Term
1 per 1000 80% Long
sf Term
20%
Short
Term
1 per 80% long
15000 sf Term
zo%
Short
Term
1 per 3000 80% Long
sf Term
~ o%
Short
Term
1 per 4000 801 Long
sf Term
~o%
Short
Term
1 per 3500 80% Long
sf Term
~o%
Short
Term
1 per 4000 80% Long
sf Term
20%
Short
Term
fie} Commercial Types on C-1 zoned properties i n the 19th and Agate Area
1. If four or fewer parking spaces are otherwise required by subsection
9.586 ~c} , no parking spaces are necessary when the building official
determines that secure, covered bicycle parking wi 11 be provided
within 100 feet of the entrance to the business.
2. If five to eight parking spaces are otherwise required by subsection
9.58fi ~c} , the required parking can be reduced by four spaces i f the
prove s~ ons of subsect~ on 9.58fi~e} 1 are met, and the bui 1 di ng
of f ~ c~ al determ~ nes that the use wi 11 be a nei ghborhood oriented
bakery, barber shop, beauty shop, book store, candy store, drug
Ordinance - 23
stare, dry cleaner, foal and dairy product stare, 1 aundromat,
magazine and newspaper store, restaurant, service station, variety
store, and other business of a simi 1 ar nature.
3. If nine or more parking spaces are atherwi se required by subsection
9.58fi~c}, the required parking can be reduced by four spaces if the
prove s~ ons of subsect~ ons 9, 58fi~e} 1 and 9.58fi~e} 2 are met, and i f
the building official further determines that the following
conditions will be satisfied:
a. The business wi 11 provide employee parking or strong
incentives far employees to arrive at work by means other than
private automobile.
b. The business will provide incentives tv customers to walk, or
ri de a bi cycl a ar bus to the establishment. Incentives caul d
include, for example, d i spl ayi ng a rack with public bus route
maps and schedules, selling bus tokens, and offering bus
tokens to customers who present valid bus transfers .
c . The business will contribute toward providing urban amenities
i n the area identified i n the 19th and Agate Special Area
Study adapted by the council on July 11, 1988. Amenities
could include, for example, benches, low-level lights, a bus
shelter, or other open space improvements.
d. The business wi 11 encourage its employees and customers not to
park on streets in residential areas by actions such as
posting visible notices to this effect.
~f } Maximum Number of Automobile Parkin S aces.
1. The maximum number of parking spaces for non-residential uses
may not exceed 150% of the minimum spaces required by section 9.58fi ~ a-d } .
The maximum parking al l awances shal 1 be phased down, according to the
schedule below, so that the maxi mum number of spaces allowed shall not
exceed the minimum parking requirement by January 1, 2015. The following
phasedown schedule shall apply:
December 6, 1993 -December 31, 1991 150°/~
January 1, 1998 -December 31, 2001 140%
January 1, 2402 W December 31, 2005 130%
January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2009 120%
January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2014 110%
January 1, 2015 144%
The maximum parking standard shall apply to all new and expanded
surface parks ng lots ~ ncl ud ~ ng those within Parking Exempt areas, but does
not apply to handicap. parking spaces, carpool or vanpoo1 parking spaces,
or park and ride parking spaces. Public and private parking garages with
two or more 1 evel s and public surface parking 1 ots are also exempt from
the parking maximums establ shed by this section.
2. Except wi thi n a TOD overlay subdistrict, the bui 1 di ng official
may approve ~nstallat~on of more than the maximum number of parking
stalls, up to 115% of the minimum spaces required by section 9.586, if the
Ordinance - 24
property owner demonstrates either:
a. That additional parking i s necessary to meet the parking
demand f or a spec i f i c use; and
b. Shared use of parking i s not avai 1 ab1 a or adequate to
meet the demand, and
c. At 1 east fi0~~ of the parking 1 of i s allocated and striped
for the use of compact and subcompact cars;
DR:
d . 1000 of the required 1 ong term bicycle parking i s
provided within either a 1 ockabl a room, a 1 ockabl a bi cycl e
enclosure, or b~ cycl e 1 ocker.
3. Development within parking 1 ots that exceed the maximum number
established i n 9.586 ~ f } ~ 1 } shall be required to establish an empl oyee-
sponsored Transportation Demand Management Program to be approved by city
staff .
~ g } Reduced Parkin and Performance 0 t i vn .
~1. Parking reductions up to 25 percent of the minimum
requirements wi 11 be allowed as a right of development. The city may
reduce the minimum required off -street parking spaces ~ per section 9.586 }
by up to 50% when a level opment can demonstrate, i n a parki ng-traf f i c
study prepared by a traff i c engineer:
a. That use of alternative modes of transportation,
including transit, bicycles, and walking, and/or special
characteristics of the customer, client, employee or resident
population will reduce expected vehicle use and parking space demand
for this development, as compared to standard Institute of
Transportation Engineers vehicle trip generation rates and minimum
city parking requirements.
2. Any existing use may reduce the number of required parking
spaces , by up to , I0% to provi de a trans i t stop and ref ated amenities
~nclud~ng a public plaza, pedestrian sitting areas, transit-supportive
development, and additional 1 andscapi ng. However, such 1 andscapi ng shal l
not exceed 25°la of the total area dedicated for transit oriented uses .
Section 29. Anew Section 9.581 is hereby added to the Eugene Code, 1911,
to provide:
.587 5 ec~a1 Even Par
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~~ iln4lm~.~~
~ 1 } Descril~pti nn and Purpose. Special Event Parkin rovi s i ons are
intended to:
~ a} Encourage comprehensive planning of 1 arge-scale, multi
purpose parking 1 ots that wi 11 provi de a qual i ty of development at
1 east equal tv parking 1 ots level aped under provisions of section
9.589 of this code;
fib} Allow design flexibility for certain site planning and
1 andscapi ng features ~ n 1 arge-scale parking areas for which uses,
other than vehicular parking, are planned;
~c} Provide for the development of attractive, safe, and
efficient special event parking areas.
~ 2 } Ap,pl i cab,~,1 i ty. Special event parking provisions shall be
ordinance - 25
applied only to parking 1 ots i n the PL Public land zone with 1000 or more spaces
on which special events such as fairs, equipment displays, and community
festivals are regularly programmed.
~3} Professional,,,,_ Co,,,o,rdinato_r and,,,,,,D„~gn Team. A prafessioval
coordi natar, 1 i censed i n the State o.f Oregon, to practice architecture, l andsca e
p
arch tecture or eng~ neeri ng, or an Amen can Inst ~ tuts of Cert ~ f ~ ed P1 anners
member i n good standing shall ensure that the required plans are prepared and
executed. The prafessi anal coordinator shall also be the 1 i ai son between the
applicant and the city. A des i gn team, consisting of an arch i tect, a 1 andscape
arch i tect, ~ and, an eng ~ Weer, or engineer and land surveyor, shal 1 be designated
by the profess ~ anal coord ~ nator to prepare appropriate plans . Each team member
must be 1 i censed to practice i n the State of Oregon.
~4} Except as otherwise stated i n these regulations, general
parking.area screening and landscape standards, and site planning provisions
perta~n~ng to pedestrian circulation, sidewalk design, height of light standards,
minimum number of trees, parking area entrance driveways, visual breaks, 1 aadi ng
and delivery areas, minimum interior parking area 1 andscapi ng, interior area
1 andscape strips,, and planting i s.l ands 1 ocati ans and sizes may be modified
subject to a f ~ nd ~ ng of consistency with the purpose of Section 9.581 ~ a} .
5} S,dewal k Design.
., _ Routes to and through parking lots shal 1 be
clearly established by striping or shall be constructed with a different avin
P 9
maters al to reduce confl ~ ct between pedestr~ ans and auto traff ~ c, and to
designate automobi 1 e routes .
~ } .~,~'„g __ „lard Hei ght. The height of 1 i ght standards shall not
fi , ~ i , ht St an,~~~~~.,~~,_. ~.~.~_~~,~~,._~
exceed 50 feet ~ n height; the lighting system should be designed to place lower
scale 1 i ght poles, not to exceed 25 feet i n height, at the edges of parking areas
wh ~ ch abut res i dent ~ al l y zoned property. Perimeter lighting shall be equipped
with adjustable 1 enses to prevent glare and sp i 11-over into adjacent residential
areas .
~ l } Minimum Number of Trees . Trees shal 1 be provided on the
development site i n the amounts described i n Section 9.589 ~ 2 } ~g } but need not be
evenly distributed throughout the parking area.
~8} loadin and Deliver Areas. Loading and delivery areas
adjacent to areas used for residential development shall provide for noise
attenuation.
Section 30. Section 9.590 of the Eugene Code, 1911, is~ renumbered to 9.588
and amended to provide
9.588 Shared Parkin . When two or more uses share common parking
faci 1 i ti es, the total number of parking spaces required shall be the
sum of spaces required for those uses individually, except for:
~ a} Shopping centers as described i n section 9.58fi ~ c } .
fib} ,Joint use at different times. The building official may
authors ze ~o~ nt use of requ~ red faci 1 i ti es provided:
1. The applicant shows there will be no substantial
conf 1 i ct i n .the principal operating hours of the bu i 1 di ngs or
uses for which the point parking use is proposed;
2, The parking facility will be within ~~QD feet of
bui 1 di ngs or uses i t wi ~ 1 serve;
Ordinance - 2fi
3 . The parties involved i n the jai nt parking foci 1 i ty
agree to the joint use arrangement in a legal document
approved by the city attorney; and
4. The 1 egal document i s recorded i n the office of
the lane County Recorder and a copy f i 1 ed with the city' s
building division.
~c} Joint use simultaneous] The building official may
authorize simultaneous use of required facilities provided:
1. No more than two uses under separate ownership or
occupancy shall be involved,
2 . The uses are included i n the commercial types
listed in section 9.586~c},
3 . The uses will occur i n the same bui 1 di ng,
4. It can be reasonably anticipated that a number of
customers or clients wi 11 be served by both uses while i n the
building, and,
5. The number of spaces provided will be at least
equal to the greater required of the two uses individually.
The bui 1 d i ng official shall deterrni ne the extent of reduction on an
individual basis as conditions warrant.
Section 31. Section 9.593 of the Eugene Code, 1911 is renumbered to 9.589
and amended to provide
. 89 Parkin Area Land
g., s,capi ng an,d Screen i n,g Standards .
~ 1 } Descri pti on,,, and pure,ose. Parking 1 ots shal 1 be 1 andscaped with
trees, shrubs and groundcovers to reduce the visual impact of glare, headlights,
and parking lot lights from the public right-of-way and from adjoining
properties; to reduce the area of impervious surfaces within parking 1 ots; to
reduce the 1 evel of carbon dioxide i n areas of ~ heavy veh i c1 a use and to return
pure oxygen to the atmosphere; to insure safe and efficient on-site circulation;
to provide shade as a means of altering the microclimate of parking lots; and to
improve the appearance of parka ng 1 ots . All public and private outdoor parking
areas created or expanded after December 6, 1993, that provide for three or more
spaces, shall provide parking 1 of landscaping according to the following
requirements. Any expansion of an existing parking lot will require improvement
of the non-conforming portion of the lot as well as the expanded area.
~ 2 } General re u i rements ,
~ a} All walkways constructed within parking 1 ots shat 1 be
raised to a standard sidewal k height. Where walkways cross driving
ai s1 es, they shal 1 be clearly marked with striping or constructed
with a contrasting paving material. ~5ee Figure 11}.
fib} The minimum planting site for trees shall be 2.0 inches
caliper as measured by American Association of Nurserymen standards.
~c} Trees shall be planted in a landscaped area such that
the tree bole i s at 1 east three feet from any curb or paved area.
See Figure 18}
~d} A mi n i mum of 70 percent of all landscape areas,
including required planting strips and planting islands, shall be
covered with 1 i vi ng plant materi a1. .
Ordinance - 21~
fie} All 1 andscapi ng shal 1 be instal 1 ed and maintained i n
such manner as is necessary to protect it from vehicular damage,
through the use of curbing or other materials; to provide adequate
v~ s ~ on clearance; and to maintain plant materials i n a heal thy and
attractive manner.
~ f } Parking area 1 i ght standards shat 1 not exceed 25 feet i n
height. see figure 19}
~g } Trees shall be required at the minimum rate of one tree
for every 3,a0o square feet of paved vehicular use areas on site and
shal 1 be distributed throughout the site, Vehicular use areas
include parking spaces, driveways, interior roadways, loading areas,
and f 1 eet vehicle storage areas .
~h} Irri ation.
1. An automat i cal 1 y-controlled i rri gat i on system
shall be provided for all plant materials used to meet these
requirements. Drip irrigation and low-gallonage systems are
encouraged for non-turf areas .
2 . A permanent i rri gat i on system shall be provided
far all non-native plantings. The establishment of separate
irrigation lanes is encouraged to separate turf areas from
shrub and tree areas, and to separate native from non-native
p1 ant i ng areas .
3. Irrigation systems can be removed or shut off in
planting beds where native plants have been established for a
period of more than three years .
4. The i rri gat i on system shal 1 not be required to be
designed to provide water to unplanted areas, or to areas
where existing native plants have been preserved.
5. The i rri gat i an system shal 1 be i 11 ustrated an a
landscape plan and submitted with the building site plan for
approval.
~ i } New developments with existing significant vegetation on
the s ~ to are encouraged to preserve and integrate the vegetation
into the design of the development.
1. Credi t~ shal 1 be given for preservation of
significant vegetation as follows:
a. For each mature significant tree preserved
on the development site, the development will be
relieved from planting requirements for two trees as
specified in sections 9.5893} ~a} ~b}, ~4} ~b}, and
~5}fib}.
. b. For each square foot of root area preserved
i n an unaltered state around the tree, the deve1 opment
wi 11 be relieved from providing two square feet of
planting area as specified in section 9,.5895},
Interior parking area landscaping.
c, Areas containing mature native vegetation
shall not be required to pravi de i rri gat i an .
d. Variable credit shall be allowed for
preservation of heritage trees, as defined i n the
adopted Urban Forest Plan . The urban forester shat l
determine the value of the Heritage Tree, according to
Ordinance - ~8
formulas established in valuation of landsca a Trees
Shrubs and Other ~ Plants International Society of
Arborcul ture} and shall relieve the contractor/
developer from planting a number of trees equal to the
value of the Heritage Tree preserved.
2. Contractors/developers who choose to reserve
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s ~ gn ~ f ~ cant vegetat ~ on on the s ~ te, ~ ncl ud~ ng Heritage Trees,
shall be required to:
a. Submi t a Beta i 1 ed planting plan to the urban
forester who shall confirm that vegetati an to be
preserved. conforms to the definition for significant
vegetation or Heritage Tree;
b. Follow the urban forester's recommendations
to insure that na cutting, f i l 1 i ng or compaction of sal l
takes place within the root zone protect i an area, which
cons ~ sts of 1516 of the area defined by the dri pl i ne of
the tree. Alteration of the soi 1 within the root zone
protection area shall require submittal , to the city
urban forester, of a plan for mitigative actions to
preserve the tree. The mitigation p1 an shat 1 address
drainage, campacti on, feeding, and pruning measures that
wi 11 be taken to insure the cant i Hued health of the tree
before and after the root zone protection area i s
disturbed .
c, Execute an agreement with the city to
replace any significant tree or Heritage Tree that dies
w~ th ~ n f ~ ve years of the date the agreement i s signed .
For trees determined to be significant, replacement
trees shall be provided at the rate of two new trees for
each tree lost, The replacement ratio for Heritage
Trees i s variable; the number of Heritage replacement
trees shal 1 be equal to the number credited, as provided
in section 9.5892}~i}1.d., above. The location of
replacement trees shat 1 be determined prior to execution
of the agreement .
~3} Parkin Area landsca in Al on a Publ is Ri ht-of-Wa .
~a} Parking areas abutting a publ is right-af-way, except
alleys and accessways, shall pravi de a pl ant i ng strip between the
right-of -way and the parking areas as fall ows:
1. Wi th i n a Trans i t Dri ented Devei opment District a
strip not less than five feet in width shall be provided;
2. In all other areas, a strip not less than seven
feet in width shall be provided.
The planting strip may be pierced by pedestrian and vehicular
accessways . Planting strips al ong a publ i c right-of -way shall be
planted with large-scale, high-canopy, horizontally-branching tree
species and asight-obscuring evergreen hedge. See Fig. 20}
. fib} Parking area entrance driveways shall be provided with
a m~ n~ mum seven foot w~ de planting strip between the entry drive and
the parking area to heighten entryway vi s i bi 1 i ty and improve parking
area ci rcu1 ati on. Entrance driveway planting strips shall be
planted with 1 arge- scat e, h i gh-canopy tree species and 1 ow shrubs or
Ordinance - 29
ground cover, less than~l8" in height. See Fig. 21}
~c} visual breaks, , no, more .than five feet i n length, shal l
be prov ~ ded every 20 feet w~ th ~ n 1 andscaped planting strips abutting
public rights-of-way. See Fig. 22}
~d} Shrubs, when used as parking area perimeter screens,
shal 1 be planted ~ n m~ n ~ mum three gal 1 on container sizes, or l arger,
as necessary to achieve the desired screening height of 3o inches
within two years after planting.
fie} Parking area screening requirements may be achieved
through a combination of change of grade and use of plant materials.
Use of berms or drainage swales are acceptable, as is lowering the
grade of the parking area. S1 apes of 1 andscaped berms shal 1 not
exceed 1:4 for lawn areas, or I:2 for berms planted with
groundcvvers and shrubs . ~ 5ee Fig . 23 }
~4} Parkin and Loadi n Area landsca i n Al on Abutt i n Pro ert
lines.
~a} Along the perimeter of the parking area, a planting
strip, not 1 ess than seven feet i n width, shall be provided between
the property line and the parking area. The planting strip may be
pierced by pedestrian and vehicular accessways. On parcels 20,000
square feet or 1 arger wi thi n a Trans i t Oriented Development district
described in section 9.2fi8~f} anal on Figure 3D, parking lots
abutting an interior 1 of line, other than an al 1 ey, shal 1 provide a
pl ant ~ ng str~ p, not 1 ess than four feet wide, between the property
1 i ne ,and the parking area. Parcels less than 20, 000 square feet
w~th~n the Transit Oriented Development district will not be
required to provide an interior planting strip between the property
line and the parking area. See Fig. 24}
~ b} Parking areas adjacent to property zoned for non-
residential development shall provide perimeter area landscaping
consisting of large-scale, high-canopied, horizontally-branching
trees and shrubs. Shrubs, when used as parking area perimeter
screens, shall be planted i n minimum three gall vn container sizes,
or 1 arger, as necessary to achi eve a desi red height of 30 inches
within two years after planting.
~c} Far parking areas adjacent to property zoned for
residential development, interior yards Cpl ant i ng strips } adjacent
to the residential property shall be planted wi th a buffer screen of
trees, shrubs capable of achieving a height of 8' within 5 years,
and living groundcover. See Fig. 25}
. ~d} Where , 1 oath ng and delivery areas abut property
des ~ gnated for res ~ dents al level apment, asound-obscuring wall shal l
be constructed between the service area and the residential
development. See Fig. 2fi}
fie} Outdoor storage areas and refuse c~a11 ecti on areas wi thi n
or adjacent to vehicular use areas shall be screened on four sides
so that materials stored within these areas shall nat be vi si bl e
from accessways and adjacent properties. Such areas shall not be
permitted within boundary 1 andscap i ng areas .
5 Interior Parks n Area„ ,
~ a} ~andscap i ng shall~l be provided within i uteri Or arki n
. P 9
areas so as to improve the v~ suai quaff ~ ti es of these areas, to
Ordinance - 30
delineate and define potential c i rcul at i c
and pedestrians, to i mprave air quality,
conservation by moderating parking area
parking 1 ots, for 50 or more vehicles
landscaping, in addition to required
according to the following standards:
an movements of motorists
and to encourage energy
mi crocl i mates . Surf ace
shall include interior
perimeter ~ 1andscaping,
Total Number of Minimum Interior Parking lot
Spaces in Parking Lot landscape Area
50 to 99 spaces 15 square feet per parking space
100 or more spaces 22.5 square feet per parking space
~ b} A Conti nuous 1 andscape stri p or pedestrian walkway shal 1
be provided between every four rows of parking. The landscape strip
shall be a mi nimum of seven feet i n width to al l aw for the overhang
of parked cars and to accommodate pedestrian walkways where
required}, shrubbery, or groundcovers, and large-scale, high-canopy
shade trees.
~c} P1 anti ng islands shal 1 be provided at the ends of each
parking row and at intervals within parking rows so that no parking
stal 1 i s more than 45 feet from a pl anti ng island. P1 anti ng islands
shall have a minimum width of seven feet to allow doors to open
without damage, and a mi n i mum area of 144 square feet . Each of
these islands shall provide at 1 east one shade tree haul ng a cl ear
trunk height of at 1 east nine feet. ~ See Fig. 11 and 18}
~fi} ,Parkin Gara es. Structured parki ng foci 1 i ti es require special
landscaping cons~derat~ons due to the add~t~onal bulk that these structures add
to a building site, At a minimum, the visual impact of such structures shall be
reduced through application of the f011owing standards:
~a} Along the perimeter of the non-commercial portion of a
parki ng garage, a pl ant ng str~ p, a m~ n i mum of five feet i n width,
shall be provided between the property 1 i ne and the garage wall .
~ b} Parking garage planting strips shat 1 be planted with
shrubs and trees of an appropriate scale to soften bui 1 di ng wall s
and improve the visual appearance of these structures. The minimum
planting size for, trees shal 1 be 1, 5 inches caliper as measured by
American Assac~at~on of Nurserymen Standards. Shrubs, when used as
parking garage perimeter screens, shat 1 be planted i n minimum three
gal 1 an cantai ner sizes, or l arger, as necessary to achieve a~ mi n i mum
height of 3fi inches within two years after planting.
~1} Exceptions. Exceptions to the minimum landscape standards in
this sect ~ on may be granted by the bui 1 d i ng official upon finding that a
substitute plan: .
~a} Includes at least an equivalent area in planting as is
required; and
fib} Provides a visual impact buffer that is at least equal
to that normally resulting from the standard requirements; and
~c} Meets the intent of the parking area 1 andscapi ng and
screening requirements:
f ~S} The building off i c i a1 may approve the 1 ocat i on of all or part
of this section's required buffering in the public right-of-way provided:
Ordinance - 31
~a} . Adequate area exists to ful f i 11 all the requirements of
this section between the property 1 ine and the actual street; and
fib} The street i s already bui 1 t to the planned right-of-way
width; and
~ c } v i s i vn clearance requirements of this code are met .
Section 32. Sections 9.591, 9.592, 9.593, and 9.591 are hereby added to
the Eugene Code, 1971, to provide:
Transit Oriented Devel o meet Overl a Subdistrict
9.591 Descri tion and Pur ose. The TOD Transit Oriented Development
Overlay Subdistrict i s intended to promote the creation and retention
of mixed 1 and uses i n areas with high potential for enhanced transit and
pedestrian activity. Pedestrian circulation and transit access are especially
important and have increased emphasis i n this subdistrict. The deve1 apment
standards for this district provide for intensification of development. The
standards are designed to encourage compact urban growth, opportunities for
increased choice of transportation mode, reduced reliance on the automobi 1 e, and
a safe and pleasant pedestrian . e.nvi ronment, by insuring an attractive
streetscape, a functional mix of complimentary uses, and provision of amenities
to support the use of transit, bicycles, and pedestrian fac i 1 i t i es . Outdoor
seats ng for restaurants and pedestri an-oriented accessory uses, such as flower,
food ar drink stands, are encouraged in the TOD subdistrict. Shared access and
shared interior circulation between adjacent parking 1 ats and uses i s also
encouraged.
9.592 Transit Oriented Devela meat Standards.
~ 1 } Pedestrian Environment and Access to Transit Fac i 1 i t i es .
~a} In addition to pedestrian standards cited i n 9.597, the
following additional standards apply specifically to TOD
development.
. 1. 0n • s i to vehicular and pedestri an c i rcul at i on shal 1
be designed to minimize vehicular/pedestrian cvnf 1 i cts at
driveway crossings.
~2} Minimum Floor Area Ratio FAR
~a} The total gross floor area of any nvn-residential
structure developed on a si to within the core TOD overlay district
~5ee Fig. 3D} shal 1 not be 1 ess than two square feet gross fl aor
area to 1 square foot of site ~2, o FAR} . The total gross f1 oar area
of any non-residential structure developed on a site within the TOD
averl ay district surrounding the core area shall not be 1 ess than
.55 square feet gross fl oar area to 1 square foot of site ~ .55 FAR} .
F1 aor area rati a calculations shat 1 not include basement areas i n
the grass square footage of the bui 1 di ng. Major transit facilities,
ex~ sty ng development and expansions of existing development are
exempt from FAR requirements. See Fig. 3D for configuration of
proposed TOD District}.
Ordinance - 32
fib} Areas used for enhanced pedestrian spaces and amenities
accessible to the pub1 i c may be credited to satisfy the minimum
f 1 oor area requirement. Credit for pedestrian spaces and amenities
shal 1 be applied at the rate of two square feet of f1 oor area for
each one square foot of enhanced pedes~tri an space. Enhanced
pedestrian spaces and amenities include plazas, arcades, sheltered
or recessed entries, gal 1 eri es, courtyards, outdoor cafes, and
widened public sidewalks amore than six feet wide outside of the
public right-of-way}, with benches, shelters, street furniture,
publ ~c art, kiosks, or street vending.
~3} Building Setbacks.
-I II VIII YI~II
~a} Buildings shall be set back a maximum of 15 feet from a
designated transit street, with a minimum setback equal to that of
the underlying zoning district. See Fig. T1}
~ b} Where the site i s adjacent to mare than one designated
transit street, a building is required to meet the maximum setback
standard, above, on only one of the streets.
~4} Buildin Orientation to Transit Street.
~a} All buildings in TOD subdistricts must provide a main
entrance on the facade of the bui 1 di ng nearest to and facing a
transit street or a street leading to a trans i t street . A bu i 1 d i ng
may have more than one main entrance. See Figure ~8}.
Multi le Trans
~ } p I it Streets. If the lot has frontage on
I 1 ill ~ I~Ip411iilAl~
more than one transit street, the bui 1 di ng need only have one mai n
entrance oriented to a trans i t street, or to the corner where two
transit streets intersect .
~5} Parkin Between Buildin and the Street. Parking, driving, and
maneuvering areas shall not be 1 orated between the main bui 1 di ngs ~ s } and a
trap s ~ t street . For s ~ tes wh ~ ch abut a trans ~ t street, parking may be 1 orated
at the side of a bu i 1 d i ng when at least 40% of the site frontage abutting the
transit street ~excl udi ng required i uteri ar yards} i s occupied by a bui 1 di ng
and/or an enhanced pedestrian space, as described in Section 9.5922} ~b}.
~fi} Buildin Facades Facin Transit Streets.
~a} Buildings along transit corridors should maintain
continuity of design e1 ements such as windows, entries, store
fronts, roof 1 i nes, materials, pedestrian spaces and amenities, and
landscaping.
fib} Bui 1 di ngs shall avoid blank wal 1 s and provide a Seri es of
openings ~wi ndows, entries, display areas } on facades which are at
street level and/or which f ace a trans i t street.
~1} Parkingll~I~~IIIIIGarages. Parking garages on sites that abut a
designated transit route shall have at least 50~'~ of the ground floor street
frontage developed for off ice, retai 1 or other pedestrian-oriented uses. Thi s
standard does not apply to parking facilities that are totally underground.
~8} Im rovements Between Buildin s and the Transit Street. The
1 and between a bui 1 di ng or exterior improvement and a street must be landscaped
and/or paved with a hard surface for use by pedestrians. If hard-surfacing is
provided, the area must contain pedestrian amenities such as seating areas,
drinking fountains, and/or other design elements ~ such as public art, planters,
and k~ asks} . .The use of porous paving materials for hard surfacing i s
encouraged. S~ ngl a-fame ly dwellings, duplex dwellings, and multiple dwellings
are exempt from this requirement. See Figure 29}
Ordinance - 33
~ 9 } Except .
~a} IDn TOD area parcels with no alley access, or TDD area
parcels with unusual physical constraints which would prohibit
development i f TDD ,standards were applied, the P1 ann i ng Director may
way ve those specs f ~ c TOD standards that will prevent the apprvpri ate
development of the property.
fib} The planning director may allow basement areas to be
calculated as part of the gross square footage of the bui 1 di ng, for
purposes of calculating F1 oor Area Ratio, i f the basement i s
designed and constructed as permanent office or reta i 1 use .
9.593 Transit Authority Review,
~ l } The 1 ocati on of transit stops shall be based u on the size and
p
try p generate on potent ~ al of new level apment ado scent to an existing or planned
transit corridor. The transit operator wi 11 review site plans at the time of
bui 1 di ng permit application submittal for the following developments, and may
recommend transit-related facilities be constructed at the time of development.
~a} Residential developments having an average peak hour
trip rate of 25 trips or greater.
~ b} . Commercial and industrial developments other than office
developments, having an average peak hour trip rate of lOD trips ar
greater. office developments generating 5o ar more average peak
hour trips.
~c} Institutional uses and pub1 is facilities, including
churches, hosp~ tal s, m~ ddl a schools, high schools, universities and
colleges, public parks bother than neighborhood parks } , 1 i brari es,
post offices, and other institutional and public facilities
generating I00 or more average peak hour trips.
~2} The city shall require that the transit-related facilities
recommended by the transit operator, and approved by the city, be identified on
the site plan and constructed at the time of level apment, Transit-related
foci 1 i t i es shall be constructed i n accordance with the Requirements for Provision
of Passenger Amenities section of the adopted Design Standards and Guidelines for
Transit Facilities.
9.591 On-Site „Pedest,ri an ,C, rcu~,,,ati on : In order to provide an acceptabl e
level of circulation for pedestrians within new office and commercial
developments, the following standards apply in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 and GO
d ~ str~ cts and ~ n all Office parks and industrial parks i n the I -1 and I -2 and I -3
districts. Pedestrian facilities are required far all new development, must meet
minimum Americans with Di sabi 1 i ti es Act standards, and be constructed of Portland
cement concrete or a sui tabl a alternative approved by the city manager.
Pedestrian facilities shall be raised to standard sidewalk height and shall be
integrated with parking lot landscaping required by this code. Where necessary
far traffic ci rcu1 at i on, pedestrian f aci 1 i t i es may be broken by internal drives
as 1 ong as the crossing i s marked with striping or constructed wi th a contrasti ng
paving maters al to i nd i cote a pedestri an crossing area. On-site vehicular and
pedestri an c ~ rcul at ~ an shall. be designed to minimize veh i cul ar-pedestrian
canf 1 i cts at driveway crossing within parking 1 ots and at vehicle i n ress a Tess
g /9
poi nts . Pedestr~ an fac ~ 1 i t i es must be constructed i n the fo11 owi ng cases
Ordinance - 34
~a} Between all new building entrances and all streets
adjacent to the development site. Pedestrian f ac i 1 i ti es must be
designed and constructed to provide a direct connection to existing
public rights-of-way and public accessways. See Fig. 30}
fib} To connect any new building entrances on a development
site to all other new and existing building entrances on the same
devei opment site, except entrances used for 1 oadi ng and unloading
freight; See Fig. 31}
~c} Along the exterior edges of a new bui 1 d i ngs greater than
100 feet i n length when the edge of the bui 1 d i ng i s 1 ocated next to
a parki ng i of or when a publ i c entrance or entrances are 1 ocated on
the edge, except in the following cases: See Fig, lfi}
~ 1 } ,When the edge of a bui 1 di ng i s within 20 feet of
a pub1 ~ c s ~ dewal k and the bu ~ 1 di ng entrance i s connected to
the public sidewalk by a pedestri an pathway no pedestrian
pathway , on the edge of the bui 1 di ng adjacent to the s i dewal k
i s .requ~ red.
~2} When the edge of .the bui 1 di ng i s bordered by a
perimeter of landscaping which does not exceed 30 feet in
width, and a, pedestri an pathway i s constructed at the edge of
the 1 andscap~ ng, no pedestrian pathway i mmedi ately ad jacent to
the 1 andscaped building edge i s required .
~d} To connect office, commercial and industrial uses to an
existing or planned transit stop, school, shopping center, or
neighborhood park where the addition of accessway waul d reduce
walking or cycling distance between the uses by 200 feet and by at
least 50% over other avai 1 obi a pedestrian routes.
fie} A11 walkways shall be 1 i t with pedestri an-scat e
l.~ght~ng.
~f} Along any development site, a walkway connecting the
street to the main buildings} shall be provided for every 300 feet
of street frontage or for every eight rows of vehicle parking.
Section 33. Subsection fib} of Section 9. fi88 of the Eugene Code, 1911, i s
amended by adding new subparagraphs (8) and (9) thereto, to provide:
9.68$ Site Rev,,,ew Sub-district_,,,,,Init,,,ation. Where necessary to accomplish
the purpose for site review as stated i n section 9.686, a s i to review
sub-district may be i n i ti ated~ i n either of the fallowing ways
fib} 0n its own i ni ti ati~on, the cammi ssi on, counci 1, or
hearings official may consider imposition of a site review sub-
di stri ct. The commission, caunci 1, or hearings official shat i
i ncl ude a statement explaining why the site review sub-district may
be necessary based on one or more of the following criteria:
8. Adequate pravi s i an for pub1 i c pedestrian, bi cycl e
and transit c~rculat~on among buildings and related uses on
the development site as wet l as with adjacent and nearby res i -
dentia1 areas, transit stops, neighborhood activity centers,
Ordinance - 35
office parks, and industrial parks . At a mi n i mum, "nearby" i s
interpreted to mean uses within 1/4 mi 1 e which can reasonably
be expected to be used by pedestrians, and uses within one to
two mi 1 es which can reasonably be expected to be used by
bicyclists .
9. There wi 11 be adequate provision for bus stops, bus
shelters, ar other transit facilities.
Section 34. Subsection ~a~ of Section 9.702 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is
amended to provide:
9.702 General Conditional Use Permit Criteria. A conditional use permit
may be granted only i f the proposal conforms to all the fol l awi ng
criteria. Additional criteria may also be required depending on the
appl i cabi 1 i ty of other sections of this code,
~ a ~ The l ocat i an, size, design, and operating
characteristics of the proposed development will be made reasonably
compatible with and have minimal impact On the l i vabi 1 i ty or
appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding
neighborhood, with cans i derati on given to harmony, scale, bulk,
coverage, and density; to availability of public facilities and
utilities, including transit-related facilities; to traffic
generation and the capacity and safety of surrounding streets and
alleys; and to other relative impacts of the development.
Section 34. The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the concurrence
of the City Attorney, is authorized to administratively correct any reference
errors contained herein or i n other provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the
provisions added, amended or repealed herein.
Section 35. Notwithstanding the effective date of this Ord i Hance by
operation of the Eugene Code, 1971 and City Charter, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 39 of the Eugene Charter of 1976, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
and 6 of this ordinance shall become effective six ~fi~ months from the date this
Ordinance is adopted by the Council, providing it is approved by an affirmative
vote Of six members of the Council , and shat 1 not apply to an improvement
authorized by Counci 1 Resol uti an forming the 1 oval improvement district pri ~r to
Ordinance - 36
that effective date.
Passed by the C~ ty Counci 1 thi s
6th day of December, 1993
City Record
Approved by the Mayor this
fith day of December, 1993
Mayor
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CITY OF EUGENE
IlVTER DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
CITY ATTORNEY -CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Ta: Kathy Fieland Date: January 7,1994
Deputy City Recorder
Subject: Administrative Correction to Grdinance No. 19946 STRIP}
On December 6, 1993 the Council adapted Ordinance No. 19946 amending and
renumbering numerous sections of Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971 SEC} with respect
to the TRIP implementation.
Section 30 of that Ordinance page 26} directed that the existing EC section 9.590 be
renumbered to 9.588 and amended as set forth. Prior to enactment of the Ordinance there
was an existing EC Section 9.588 Parking Requirements for Uses Not Specified}, and it is
clear from the legislative draft of the Ordinance, as well as the materials distributed at the
various work sessions on the TRIP implementation, that there was no intent to repeal or
amend that existing Section 9.588.
Pursuant to the authority in Section 34 of the Ordinance, you are requested to
adnunistrativelyreaumber Section 9.588 -Parking Requirements far Uses Not Specified, to
9.590.
A copy of this memo should be appended to Ordinance 19946 to reflect the
administrative action.
If you have any questions please call,
E[~~RRANG LONG GARY RUDIYICK, P.C.
CITY ATTORNEYS
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Gle Klein
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cc: Allen Lowe