HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 19979ORDINANCE NO. 1~~2 7
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MU-~V WHITEAKER MILD USE
DISTRICT FUR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE V~HITEAKER
NEIGHBORHOOD; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 19834; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1. Descri tlon and Pur one. The purpose of the MU-W Whiteaker Mixed-
Use .District is to encourage the economic vitality of the area for industrial, institutional, and
commercial uses while also allowing a mix of residential dwellings. The district will have a
broader range of permitted uses than found in any of the existing Eugene zoning districts.
No single use will be mandated or required within the area and the district will encourage
both a mixture of uses within a building as well as within a block. The mix of land uses and
increase in residential density and employment opportunities is designed to provide a place
for people to live and work in the same area.
The district is intended for application to an area that historically developed primarily
with single family homes and small apartments. Zn the early 19oos the area began to
develop with industrial uses largely due to the influence of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
~n i94S, the area was predominately zoned for light-medium industrial uses. The area is
currently characterized by a diversity of uses, including industrial, commercial, institutional
and residential.
tt is intended that the character of the district develop so that the diversity of uses
are enhanced and tied together with various forms of usable public and private open space
where there is pedestrian-oriented activity, Appropriate intermingling of structures, street
amenities, and major landscape features will be necessary in order to integrate older
development with newer development. Development within the district will occur
incrementally over time and the district will help ensure a coordinated effort is undertaken
to improve the area by the public and private nectars.
The MU-W Mixed Use Whiteaker District is also designed to:
~a} Encourage the continued economic vitality of existing and redeveloped
commercial and industrial uses with recognition of their role in providing a needed
diversity of land uses and job opportunities.
fib} Encourage an increase in residential density to create additional
opportunities for people to live close to major employment areas.
~c} Encourage actions that will enhance the attractiveness of the area and
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increase the use of major landscape features that can help tie the public and private
open spaces together.
~d} Encourage the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of significant
historic structures and retention of older, mature street trees.
The area's location near the downtown, central bus terminal, and numerous bicycle
paths and routes could lead to decreased usage of the automobile. The district is not
intended for uses that promote or favor the use of the automobile, particularly for
commercial and residential uses, Drive-in and drive-through facilities, such as those
associated with a fast food restaurant, shall be prohibited so that the land use pattern can
further support the use of alternatives to the automobile. This does not mean that
businesses that require automobile parking are prohibited or discouraged. These district
provisions are not meant to exclude businesses that address the maintenance of the
automobile such as an auto upholstery outlet or auto repair shop.
'Where a conditional use permit process is required by the Eugene Code, 1971, give
special attention to the potential noise emissions or other environmental qualities that could
influence the livability and economic vitality of the area.
5ectian 2. Permitted Buildin s and Uses. In this MU-V~ District, the following
categories of buildings and uses are permitted as a matter of right, subject to the provisions
of this ordinance and the Eugene Code, 1971. A change in the use of a building may
require building modifications to address building code and fire and life safety requirements.
Industrial Uses
(a~ Industrial uses as permitted in the I-2 Light-Medium Industrial District
under applicable provisions of Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971,
except for the following uses: heavy equipment, truck and tractor
sales, RV and manufactured dwelling sales.
Residential Uses
fib} Dwelling units:
1. Attached and detached single-family dwellings and single-family
accessory unit.
2. Duplexes.
3. Multiple-family dwellings.
4. Rooming and Boarding Houses.
~c} Home occupations, subject to applicable provisions of Chapter 9 of the
Eugene Code, 1971.
(d) Bed and breakfast facilities.
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office Uses
fie} Office uses permitted in the General Office District under applicable
provisions of Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, ~ 971.
Commercial Pubic and Institutional Uses
~f} Amusement and recreation services;
1. Amusement centers arcades, pool tables, slot cars, etc. }
2, Atlil.etic facilities and sports clubs.
3. Ballet, dance and gymnastics schoolslacademieslstudios.
fig} Eating and drinking places:
1, Eating places, excluding drive-ins,
2, Taverns.
~h} Educational and Community Services:
1. Art schools
2. Drama, music, and dance schools .
3. Community and recreation centers.
4. Community theaters.
5. Libraries.
d. Parks and playgrounds.
7. Post offices.
S. Professional and vocational schools.
9. Public safety stations police and fire}.
10. Public schools and private schools.
~i} Financial Institutions ono drive up windows}
1. Banks.
2. Credit unions.
3. Savings and loan associations.
~j} Food Stores ono drive up windows}:
1. Candy, nut, and confectionery stores.
2. Dairy products store.
3. Delicatessen stores.
4. Fruit and vegetable markets.
5. Grocery stores.
6. Meat and fish markets.
7. Bakeries.
S. Specialized foods stores.
~k} Personal services:
1. Barber shops.
2. Beauty shops,
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3. Coin-operated laundries and dry cleaning.
4, Shoe repair stores.
5. Tailor.
~l} .Printing and publishing:
1. Books.
2. Drafting, graphic and copy services.
3 . Newspapers .
4. Periodicals ,
gym} Retail Miscellaneous}
1, Architects and artists supply and materials stores .
2. Art dealers, galleries, and studios.
3. Bicycle shops.
4. Book stores .
5. Camera and photographic supply stores.
d. Clothing stores.
7. Collection of used goods standards as required in C-~ District}
S. Drapery, curtain, and upholstery stores.
9. Drug stores.
10. Floor covering stores.
~ ~ . Florists.
12. Furniture sales.
~3. Gift shops.
14. Hardware stores.
15. Hobby, toy, and game stores,
16. Housewares, china, glassware, metalware.
~ 7. Jewelry stores .
18. Luggage and leather goods stores.
19. Music stores,
20. News dealers and newsstands.
2 ~ . Nurseries, lawn and garden supply stores.
22. Paint, glass, and wallpaper stores.
23. Pet shops.
24. Photographer's studios.
25, Picture framing and glazing.
2b, Pottery chaps.
27. Record and high fidelity equipment stores.
2S. Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores.
29. Shoe stores.
30. Sporting goods stores.
31. Stationery stores.
32. Used merchandise stores secondhand stores}.
33. 'variety sores, general merchandise and dry goods.
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fin} Social services, health services and religious facilities:
1. Child and day care services, including nursery schools.
Z. Churches and other religious facilities.
3. Clinics.
4. Meal services, non-profit,
5. Nursing home.
d. Residential group} care.
~o} Utilities:
1. Electrical substations,
gyp} Uses with similar operating characteristics and external impacts as the
uses described in this MU_~ ordinance. The city manager or designee
shall determine if uses similar to the above in terms of district intent,
operating characteristics, building bulk and size, parking demand,
customer types, and traffic generations are to be permitted, permitted
conditionally, or prohibited in the district.
~q} Accessory buildings and uses normal and incidental to the uses
permitted in this MU-w ordinance,
Section 3. Develo ment Standards. Except as provided in Subsections ~5} to X13}
of this Section, the "General Provisions: Height, Yard, Area, and Coverage Regulations,
Conditions and Exceptions; Special .Setback Requirements; off Street Parking
Requirements" set forth in Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971, shall apply within this MU-
w District. In the event of a conflict between the general provisions in Chapter 9 of the
Eugene Code, 1971 and the provisions set forth in this Section, the specific provisions of this
Section shall prevail.
~1} Residential Standards. Except as provided in Subsections ~5} to X13} of this
Section, all residential development shall be governed by the general provisions as applied
to the C-~ General Commercial District in Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971.
~2} Industrial Standards. Except as provided in Subsections ~5} to X13} of this
Section, all industrial development shall be governed by the general provisions as established
in the I-~ Light-Medium Industrial District in Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971.
~3} Commercial and Professional Gffice Standards. Except as provided in
Subsections ~5} to X13} of this Section, all commercial or professional office development
shall be subject to the standards established far the C-2 General Commercial District in
Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971.
~4} Mixed Use Standards. Mixed use development shall be subject to the least
restrictive standards set forth in this section that are applicable to the project.
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~5} Pam. Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with applicable
provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, including provisions for shared parking and parking
within 1000 feet of the development site, except that there shall be no off street parking
required for motor vehicles for up to six residential dwellings that are part of a mixed use
development.
~6} Landscaping. At the time property adjoining a public right of way is developed
or redeveloped, the curb strip landscaping shall be restored or implemented. An exception
to the use of plant materials shall be made if the curb strip is providing another function for
the public such as a bus stop shelter, secure bicycle storage area, or wider sidewalk. The
use of benches or moveable planters are also encouraged in this area. Any permits required
by provisions of the Eugene Cade, 1971 shall be obtained prior to such restoration or
installation of benches or planters.
~7} He„~h~. Height limitations in this district shall not exceed 45 feet in height.
Height limitations established in Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971, to protect the view
to and from Skinner Butte, shall apply to those areas indicated therein.
~8} Street Trees. No street tree in the public right-of way within the district shall
be removed without first securing from the city approval for the removal and the
replacement of the tree according to adopted standards ,
~9} Lot Area. Each lot or development site shall have a minimum area of 4,500
square feet, except far a duplex division lot created in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971,
X10} Solar Access. Development in the MU-W District shall be exempt from the
solar access requirements of the Eugene Code, 1971,
X11} Sl n D~stnct. The provisions of the Industrial Sign District as set forth in
Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971 shall apply within the MU-W District, except that
additional restrictions may be imposed through site review.
X12} Historic Marker Preservation. Development within this district shall not result
in removal of the stone marker of Eugene Skinner's cabin. When the area south of Second
Avenue, between Lawrence and Lincoln Streets, is redeveloped, enhanced opportunities for
public viewing of the stone marker shall be provided.
(13)
~rc~-4th (~nnnector Prior to new development along the 3rd-4th connector
the city engineer may include requirements such as, but not limited to, public right of way
dedication and realignment, street improvements, and sidewalks,
Section 4. Interpretation. References in this Ordinance to a provision of the Eugene
Code, 1971 shall be interpreted to be a reference to the provision or successor provision as
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it exists at the time it is being applied or interpreted.
Section 5. Rem. Ordinance No. X9834 is repealed as of the effective date of this
ordinance.
Section 6. That the matters contained herein concern the public welfare and in order
to insure the orderly implementation of the provisions hereof an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
by the City Council and approval by the Mayor retention by the mayor for over ten days,
ar readoption over a mayoral veto by two-thirds of all members of the council.
Passed by the City Council this
(y~` day of , 1994
City Recorde
Approved by the Mayor this
1 day ~; 1994
Mayor
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