HomeMy WebLinkAbout2914 Minimum Density StandardsORDINANCE NO. 2914
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE, LAND USE
ORDINj~NCE, REGARDING MINIMUM DENSITIES IN MULTI-FAMILY ZONING
DISTRICTS.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOllOWS:
SECTIOIN 1. Section 18.24.040.A. of the Ashland land Use Ordinance is modified as
follows:
"18.24.040.A. Permitted Density.
1. Base Densities. The density of the development, including the density gained
through bonus points, shall not exceed the density established by this
section. The density shall be computed by dividing the total number of
dvvelling units by the acreage of the project, including land dedicated to the
public. The minimum density shall be 800/0 of the calculated base density.
Fractional portions of the answer shall not apply towards the total density.
Base density for the R-2 zone shall be 13.5 dwelling units per acre,
however, units of less than 500 square feet of gross habitable area shall
count as 0.75 units for the purposes of density calculations, with the
folllowing restrictions.
a. Minimum lot area for unit 1 shall be 5000 sq. ft. with a minimum width of
50' and minimum depth of 80'.
b. Minimum lot area for 2 units shall be 7,000 sq. ft. with a minimum width
of 50' and a minimum depth of 80'.
c. Developments of 3 units or greater shall have minimum lot area in
excess of 9000 sq. ft. and as determined by the base density and
allowable bonus point calculations, and shall have a minimum width of
50' and a minimum depth of 80'.
2. Exceptions to minimum density standards. The following lots are totally or
partially exempt from the 80% minimum base density standard of
Su bsection 1.
a. lots less than 10,000sq.ft, in existence prior to the effective date of
this ordinance.
b. lots located within any Historic District designated within the Ashland
Municipal Code.
c. lots with existing, or proposed, conditional uses may be exempt for
that portion of the property that is subject to the conditional use for
calculations of the minimum base density standard.
d. If a lot is occupied by a single family residence as of the effective date
of this ordinance, the single family residence may be enlarged or
reconstructed without being subject to the 80% minimum base
density standard.
e. In the event that a fire or natural hazard destroys a single family
residence, such residence may be replaced without being subject to
the 80% minimum base density standard.
f. Where floodplains, streams, land drainages, wetlands, and or steep
slopes exist upon the lot an exception to minimum density
requirements may be obtained to better meet the standards of
Chapter 18.62 Physical and Environmental Constraints.
g. A lot that is nonconforming in minimum density may not move further
out of conformance with the minimum density standard. However,
units may be added to the lot which bring the lot closer to
conformance without coming all the way into conformance provided it
is demonstrated that the minimum density will not be precluded."
SECTIC)N 2. Section 18.28.040.A. of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance is modified as
follows:
"18.28.040.A. Permitted Density.
1. Base Densities. The density of the development, including the density gained
through bonus points, shall not exceed the density established by this
section. The density shall be computed by dividing the total number of
dwelling units by the acreage of the project, including land dedicated to the
public. The minimum density shall be 800/0 of the calculated base density.
Fractional portions of the answer shall not apply towards the total density.
Base density for the R-3 zone shall be 20.0 dwelling units per acre,
however, units of less than 500 square feet of gross habitable area shall
count as 0.75 units for the purposes of density calculations, with the
following restrictions.
a. Minimum lot area for unit 1 shall be 5000 sq. ft. with a minimum width of
50' and minimum depth of 80'.
b. Minimum lot area for 2 units shall be 6,500 sq. ft. with a minimum width
of 50' and a minimum depth of 80'.
d. Developments of 3 units or greater shall have minimum lot area in
excess of 8000 sq. ft. and as determined by the base density and
allowable bonus point calculations, and shall have a minimum width of
50' and a minimum depth of 80'.
2. Exceptions to minimum density standards. The following lots are totally or
partially exempt from the 800/0 minimum base density standard of
Subsection 1.
a. Lots less than 10,000sq.ft, in existence prior to the effective date of
this ordinance.
b. Lots located within any Historic District designated within the Ashland
Municipal Code.
c. Lots with existing, or proposed, conditional uses may be exempt for
that portion of the property that is subject to the conditional use for
calculations of the minimum base density standard.
d. If a lot is occupied by a single family residence as of the effective date
of this ordinance, the single family residence may be enlarged or
reconstructed without being subject to the 800/0 minimum base'
density standard.
e. In the event that a fire or natural hazard destroys a single family
residence, such residence may be replaced without being subject to
the 800/0 minimum base density standard.
f. Where floodplains, streams, land drainages, wetlands, and or steep
slopes exist upon the lot an exception to minimum density
requirements may be obtained to better meet the standards of
Chapter 18.62 Physical and Environmental Constraints.
g. A lot that is nonconforming in minimum density may not move further
out of conformance with the minimum density standard. However,
units may be added to the lot which bring the lot closer to
conformance without coming all the way into conformance provided it
is demonstrated that the minimum density will not be precluded."
The fore!~oing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X,
Section ~~(C) of the City Charter on the 16 day of November, 2004, and duly
PASSED and ADOPTED, this 7 day of December, 2004.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this 9 day of December, 2004.
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Alan DeBoer, Mayor