Contents of the Update Packet #129 (effective 01/16/09)
This Code update is the result of the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 4 (RICAP 4).

Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 4 (RICAP 4)

Ordinance Number: 182429

Code Update Packet: 129
Effective Date: January 16, 2009
Contact:  Phil Nameny, 503-823-7709

Amends Chapters: List of Chapters; Table of Contents; 110; 120; 130; 140; 200s; 203; 218; 248; 251; 266; 274; 278; 296; 405; 420; 440; 445; 460; 470; 505; 510; 515; 526; 530; 536; 538; 540; 600s; 610; 611; 612; 615; 630; 641; 642; 654; 663; 665; 667; 670; 730; 805; 810; 815; 846; 855; 900; 910; 920; 930

Substantive Changes:

• Chapter 33.110: In the single-dwelling zones, revise code on measuring lot width, regulating duplexes/attached houses on corner lots, development on flag lots and length of garage wall.
• Chapter 33.248 & 33.630: Require chain link fencing around trees to be preserved during development and land divisions.
• Chapter 33.251: Revise Manufactured Home and Dwelling Park Chapter to comply with regulations in state law, including the minimum number of units that trigger the special manufactured dwelling park regulations.
• Chapters 33.140 & 33.515: Reduce the maximum size of Retail Sales And Service Uses that are allowed through a Conditional Use Review, in conformance with Metro regulations.
• Chapter 33.526: Revise the open area requirement in the Gateway plan district.
• Chapter 33.530: Clarify flag lot standards in the Glendoveer plan district including dimensions, setbacks and the maximum height of structures.
• Chapter 33.610 & 33.611: Revise the standards that apply to the land division of new narrow lots and flag lots in the RF through R2.5 zones.
• Chapter 33.612: Increase the required minimum lot width for attached and detached house lots in the R3, R2, and R1 zones.
• Chapter 33.654: Amend land division regulations related to the provision of alleys.
• Chapter 33.665: Amend the approval criteria for Planned Developments.
• Chapter 33.810: Create additional restrictions and approval criteria that apply to quasi-judicial requests to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map designations of industrial and employment lands. This is done to bring the city’s industrial policy in compliance with Metro’s policies.
• Chapter 33.815: Add new approval criteria for conditional uses in industrial zones to address truck and freight movement.
• Chapter 33.910: Revise the definitions of Exterior Storage, Living Area, Corner Lot, Through Lot, and Manufactured Dwellings and Parks.
• Chapter 33.920: Clarify the Daycare Use Category to exempt registered family childcare for care given to 16 or fewer children in compliance with state law.
• Chapter 33.930: Revise the method of measuring lot width in single-dwelling zones.

Minor Changes:

• The remainder of code changes are generally of a technical nature intended to clarify the Zoning Code and make it easier to understand and implement.

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List of Chapters

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Amend title of Chapters 33.251, 33.642, 33.670

Table of Contents

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Amend title of Chapters 33.251, 33.642, 33.670

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Amend Table 110-2; amend Sections 110.212.C; 110.213; 110.240; amend Figure 110-9; amend Sections 110.250; 110.253

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Amend Table 120-2; amend Sections 120.220; 120.270.C; Amend Figure 120-8; amend Sections 120.280; 120.283.F

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Amend Section 130.250.E

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Amend Sections 140.100.B; 140.240.B; 140.265.G

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Amend title of Chapter 251

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Add new Section 203.015; amend Sections 203.020.D; 203.030.C

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Amend Section 218.140.E

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Amend Sections 251.010, 251.020; add new Section 251.025; amend Section 251.030

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Amend Sections 274.030; 274.040.C

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Amend Sections. 278.200; 278.300

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Amend Section 296.030

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Amend Sections 440.320.B; 440.345; 440.350.G

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Amend Sections 445.330.A; 445.430.C; 445.610.B; amend Table 445-1

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515

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Amend Sections 515.120; 515.130.D; delete Section 515.220

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Amend Sections 610.010; 610.020; 610.200; amend Table 610-2; delete Figure 610-1; amend Section 610.400

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Amend Sections 611.020; 611.200; delete Figure 611-1; amend Section 611.400

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Amend Chapter title; amend Sections 642.010, 642.020; 642.100; 642.110

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Amend Sections 654.110.B; add Section 654.130.E; amend Section 654.150.B

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Amend Section 663.020.B

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Amend Sections 665.300; 665.310; 665.320

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Amend Chapter title; amend Sections 670.020; 670.030; 670.130

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Amend Sections 730.015.G; 730.020; 730.025; 730.030; 730.031.F; 730.060.D

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Amend Section 805.030.B

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Amend Sections 815.125; 815.126; 815.127; 815.129; 815.130; 815.132; 815.205.C; 815.215.A; 815.222; 815.223.C; 815.300; 815.301; 815.302; 815.303

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Amend Sections 846.050; 846.080

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Add: “Manufactured Dwelling”; “ Manufactured Dwelling Park ”; “Manufactured Dwelling Space”; amend “Mobile Home”

910

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Amend: “Exterior Storage”; “Garage”; “Living Area”; add Figure 910-15; amend “Lot”; amend Figure 910-4; add: “Manufactured Dwelling”; “Manufactured Dwelling Park”; “Manufactured Dwelling Space”; delete “Mobile Home Park”; delete “Mobile Home Space”; amend “Recreational Vehicle Park”; amend “Attached House”; add Figure 910-16; amend “Mobile Home”; amend “Structured Parking”

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Amend Sections 920-310.C; 920.430.D

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Amend Section 930.100; add Section 930.103; add Figure 930-20; amend Figures 930-15 and 930-16