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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 18918ORDINANCE NO, 18918 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING zONING REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTIONS 9.268, 9,5Q8, 9.512, 9,55Q AND 9,688 OF THE EUGENE CODE, l9?l; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY, THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subsection 1, of subparagraph fib} of Section 9.265 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is hereby amended to read and ro- p vide: 9.268 1, Sub-districts of each of the residen- tial districts may be established provided hous- ing as needed by all income groups can still be accomodated at appropriate locations throughout the city. The parent residential district re- quirements sha11 apply to the respective sub- districts except those regulations pertaining to lot area per dwelling unit or density, Suffix numbers, including but not limited to the follow- ing examples, shall be noted on the zoning map indicating the maximum number of dwelling units permitted per gross acre, Gross acre includes individual building sites, streets that do ar will run, through the subject area, abutting street areas dedicated to the public by the de- veloper, and areas that are ar will be devoted to uses dearly associated with residential uses in the subject area, including but not limited to easements and drainage channels, The follow- ing are examples of suffixes for sub-districts and their density equivalents: Suffix Density Maximum - Same as parent district 5/A Five dwelling units per grass acre 6/A Six dwelling units per gross acre 7.5/A 7-1/2 dwelling units per gross acre .33/A One dwelling unit per three gross acres Section 2. Section 9.508 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is hereby amended by adding new subparagraphs fie} , ~f } , and fig} thereto, to read and provide: Ordinance - 1 9.545 Purpose. Sections 9.508 to 9.520 are the city's Plan- ned Unit Development regulations and are intended to: fie} Encourage the construction of a variety of housing types at~price ranges necessary to meet the needs of all income groups in the city. ~.f} Enhance the opportunity to achieve higher densities than might otherwise be possible through conventional zoning. fig} Preserve natural resource areas designated in the General Plan. Section 3 . Subparagraph fib} of subsection ~ 7 } of Section 9.512 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is hereby amended to read and pro- . vide: 9.512 Dia rammatic Plan Consideration - Step One ~7~ ~b~ The proposed development"s general design and character, including but not limited to anticipated building locations, bulk and height, location and distribution of recreation space, parking, roads, access and other uses, will: 1. Be set back or screened as necessary to ensure privacy to adjoining properties, and 2. Avoid unnecessary disruption or re- moval of attractive natural features and vegeta- tion, and 3. When feasible, disperse motor traffic from planned unit developments of 20 or more dwellings onto mare than one local street, and 4. Avoid conversion of natural resource areas designated in the General Plan to urban uses .when alternative locations on the property are suitable for development as otherwise per-- muted. Section 4. Subparagraph ~a} of Section 9.550 of the Eugene Code, 191, is hereby amended to read and provide: 9.550 ~a} Approval of the proposed development plan is granted by the planning director under the proce- dures set forth in sections 9.692 to 9.694, using the factors contained in section 9.688~.b~ and Section 5. Subsection fib} of Section 9.688 of the Eugene Code, Ordinance - 2 19?l, is hereby amended to read and provide: 9.688 ~.b} on its. own initiation, the commission may recommend to the council the creation of a site re- view sub_district of an existing use district. A commission recommendation shall be accompanied by a statement setting forth the reasons} why the site review sub-district is necessary. This statement shall include specific factors from among the follow- , ing: +1. Compatibility with the surroundings, particularly when residential in character. This factor shall not tape precedence over the need to provide housing for all income groups in the city. 2, Efficient, workable and safe inter- relationships among building, parking, circulation, open space, and landscaped areas as well as re- lated activities and uses. 3, Due consideration to the preservation of attractive and distinctive historical or natural features. 4, Signs and illumination in scale and har- mony with the site and area. 5. Adequate provision for flood control and storm drainage, 6, Safe and efficient ingress, egress, and on--site traffic circulation.. Section 6. That the provisions contained herein concern the public welfare and safety, and in order to provide for the orderl y administration of the City's zoning ordinances, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall become effec- tive immediately upon its passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor. Passed by the City Cauncil this 27th day of January, 1982 City Recorder Approved by the Mayor this 27~,~ay of January, 1952 ~=~,M } ,~~ ; ~•{ ~ ~ ~ - :.~° - Mayor Ordinance - 3.