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City ot Phoenix
COMPREHENISIVE PLAN
CONTENTS
This Plan document contains 14 individual .ections, each of .
which is preceded by its own table of contents. An appendix
follows the text of the Plan. The ,following is the order of
presentation;
5e=tion I,
5e=ticn II.
5e=ticn III.
5e=ticn IV,
5e=ticn V,
5e=ticn VI,
5e=ticn VII.
5e=ticn VIII.
5e=ticn IX,
5e=tion X,
Seetjpn XI,
5e=ticn XII.
5e=tion XIII.
5e=ticn XIV.
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INTRODUCTION
LAND USE INVENTORY
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
ECONOMY
NATURAL RESOURCES
HISTORIC RESOURCES
NATURAL DISASTERS , HAZARDS
PUBLIC FACILITIES , SERVICES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
TRANSPORTATION
HOUSING
RECREATION & OPEN SPACE
URBANIZATION
PHOENIX LAND USE PLAN (Description)
APPENDIX
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NOTE: In addition to the maps and tables contained in this
document, the following maps are available for review
at Phoenix City Hall:
• COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP Color-coded presentation map
at a scale of 1-" 400'.
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• ZONING MAP -- Color-coded presentation map at a scale
of 1-., 400'.
• AGRICULTURAL SOILS MAP -- Colored
• TOPOGRAPHIC MAP -- Colored
• EXISTING LAND USE MAP -- Color-coded presentation map
of Land Use Inventory at scale of 1":E 200'.
• FLOOD PlAIN MAPS -- Flood i~surance maps for areas "'itPin
the City and the urbanizable area.
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
THE PLANNING PROCESS ..............................
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L THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SECTION I.
INTRODUCTION
THE PLANNING PROCESS
The Phoenix Comprehensive Plan was originally adopted by
the City Council in September, 1980. Included in the adoption
were the land use laws of the City in the form of the Zoning
Ordinance and map. However, because the Plan was missing some
important maps and inventories, it was not reviewed by LCDC for
compliance with statewide planning goals.
In August, 1982, the City of Phoenix contracted with the
Rogue Valley Council of Governments for planning assistance to
assist the Planning Commission and to complete the Comprehensive
Plan and related maps.
Through this Comprehensive Plan, the City of Phoenix has
established a number of goals and related policies that will
help guide future land development in a manner that is in the
best interests of the community as a whole.. The Plan is also
an educational document available to anyone who wishes to know
more about Phoenix, and will also be important in educating new
Planning Commission and Council members as to the opportunities;
problems, goals and policies of the community. Thus;~this docu~
ment will provide a. sound basis for decision-making.
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STATE PLANNING LAW
In 1973, the 57th Legislative Assembly adopted Senate Bill
100 (ORS 197), which created the Land Conservation and Developme
Commission (LCDC). This commission and its staff were charged'
with the responsibility of developing statewide planning goals
and guidelines to guide local comprehensive planning. At the
present time there are 19 planning goals. However, only 13 of
these pertain to the Phoenix area and need to be addressed in th
Comprehensive Plan. These 13 goals are listed on the following
page.
Each city and county has the responsibility of setting its
own approach and work schedules to complete its plan. Although
compliance with the statewide planning goals is important, and
necessary for State acknowledgement, even more important is that
the plan that is prepared for the City of Phoenix is workable,
educational, realistic in its scope and proposals, and is suppor
by the community.
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STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS
(Addressed in this Plan)
GOAL'1 CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
To develop A citizen involvement program that insures the'
opp?rtunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of
the planning process. .
GOAL'2 LAND USE PLANNING
To establish a land use planning process and policy framework
as a basis for all decisions and actions related to use of
land and to assure an adequate factual base for such decisions
and actions.
GOAL • 3 AGRICUL'roRAL lANDS
To preserve and maintain aqricultural lands.
GOAL '5 OPEN SPACES, SCENIC AND HIS'1'ORIC AREAS, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
To conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources.
GOAL 16 AIR, WATER AND LAND RESOURCES QUALITY'
To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and
land resources of the state.
GOAL 17 AREAS SUBJECT TO NATURAL DISASTERS AND HAZARDS
To protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards.
GOAL 18 RECREATIONAL NEEDS
To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of
the state and visitors •
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• GOAL 19 EroNOMY OF THE STATE
To diversify and improve the economy of the state.
GOAL 110 HOUSING
To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state.
GOAL III PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Tb plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement
of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for
urban and rural development.
GOAL 112 TRANSPORTATION
To provide and encourage a safe, convenient and economic
transportation system.
GOAL 113 ENERGY CONSERVATION
To conserve energy.
GOAL '14 URBANIZATION
To provide for an orderly and efficient transition from
rural to urban land use.
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Plan development guidelines and implementation procedures
have been prepared by the State for each of these goals and have
been utilized in the preparation of this Comprehensive Plan. The
use of these goals and guidelines will help ensure that the Phoenix
Plan is complete and "comprehensive" and that it is consistent with
the plans of neighboring jurisdictions.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Statewide Planning Goal 11 (Citizen Involvement) is:
"TO develop a citizen involvement program that
insures the opportunity for citizens to be
involved in all phases of the planning process."
The City of Phoenix is required to prepare and adopt a
program for citizen involvement that clearly defines the
procedures by which the general public will be involved in
the on-going land-use planning process.
The City of Phoenix has provided opportunities for citizen
involvement in the planning process throughout the preparation
of its comprehensive plan and implementing ordinances. The
City's Planning Commission has been designated Committee for
Citizen Involvement (CCI) and has the primary responsibility
for plan preparation, review, revision, and recommendations to
the City Council for actions.
The Phoenix Citizen Involvement Program was adopted on
November 21, 1983 and ensures involvement opportunities in
accordance with statewide planning goal 11. This program is
presented on the following pages, along with Ordinance No. 571
adopting the program.
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GOAL
City of Phoenix
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
NTo develop a citizen involvement program that insures
the opportunity for citizens to be involved in all
phases of the planning process. N
It is the responsibility of the City of Phoenix to adopt and
publicize a program for citizen involvement that clearly
defines the procedures by which the general public will be
involved in the on-going land-use planning process.
The Citizen Involvement Program described herein, is intended
to be appropriate to the scale of the cotIDUnity and the planning
effort. It provides for the acquisition of needed information,
dissemination of information, and opportunities for citizen
awareness and involvement in all phases of the planning process.
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
POLICY: "The Citizen Involvement Program shall involve a cross-
section of affected citizens in all planning phases .
and shall include a recognized' citizen advisory con:m.ittee." !,_
The City of Phoenix has a solid history of providing for citizen 't:':' f
involvement. The City Council has established the Citizen Involvement·~;.. _:~
Program and has designated the Planning Commission as the Committee for
Citizen Involvement (CCI). The Planning Commission consists of seven'
members, appointed by the City Council, and represents across-section
of the community. The Planning Commission has acted very effectively
in the capacity of CCI since the mid-1970s and throughout the preparation
and adoption of the City! s Comprehensive Plan. Among its duties are the
implementation of this Citizen Involvement Program, evaluating the
process, ensuring opportunities for citizen participation, and making
planning-related recommendations to the City Council. All planning
issues that require a public hearing are first heard at the Planning
Commission level to ensure citizen input prior to the City Council's
public hearing and adoption. This gives the public at least two
opportunities to provide their input before a decision is made. The
City intends to continue this already established program through the
adoption of the "completed Comprehensive Plan and through subsequent
evaluations and revisi(;ms to the Plan and implementing measures.
The Planning commission (CCI) meets twice monthly, on the second and
fourth Mondays. The City Council meets on the first and third Mclndays.
In addition, individual or joint study sessions are held, as necessary,
providing additional opportunities for coordination and involvement.
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COMMUNICATION
POLICY: "The City shall establish and utilize available
mechanisms to assure effective communication
with citizens, including newsletters, posters,
news releases to radio, television, and newspapers,
questionnaires, and other media, as appropriate."
The primary intention is to ensure two-way communication between
the citizens of the community and those directly involved in the
planning process and the development and adoption of plans. The
City of Phoenix ensures that both major local newspapers (The
Ashland Daily Tidings and Medford Mail-Tribune) as well as local
radio stations receive copies of all agendas and notices of all
public hearings. In addition, periodic news releases provide
additional information to the media pertaining to planning progress
and upcoming events at both the Planning Commission (CCI) and City
Council levels. Additional communication tools will be utilized,
as needed, in the planning process.
CITIZEN INFLUENCE
POLICY: "Whenever possible, citizens shall be given opportunities
for involvement in all phases of the planning process,
including (1) data collection, (2) plan preparation,
(3) plan adoption, (4) implementation, (5) evaluation,
and (6) revision."
The above polic~ assures citizen participation in all phases of
the planning process, as follows:
1. Data Collection The general public has the opportunity to work
with staff and the Committee for Citizen Involvement in inventorying,
recording, mapping, describing, analyzing and evaluating the elements
necessary for the development of City plans. Due to time and staff
limitations, such involvement is not only permitted, but is encouraged.
2. Plan Preparation The general public has the opportunity to actively
participate in the development of a body of sound information to
identify community goals, develop policy guidelines and evaluate
alternatives in the comprehensive planning process. The majority
of this work will be at the CCI level with staff assistance.
3. Adoption Process The public has ample opportunities for input into
the preparation of plans and programs prior to final public hearings
and adoption. The. CCI encourages this input during the development
phases and such input is accepted and considered by the City Council
prior to adoption.
4. Implementation All land-use related legislation that is developed
to implement the Comprehensive Plan, or other community purposes,
follows essentially the same course as does the planning process.
Initial proposals are developed and considered at the OCI level,
where public hearings are held. A recommendation is then sent to
the City Council where -another public hearing is held prior to action.
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S. Evaluation The Planning Commission, acting in its capacity as
Committee for Citizen Involvement, has primary responsibility for
periodic evaluations of the Citizen Involvement Program. The
program shall be evaluated during an open meeting in January of
each year. Additional evaluations may be made at the request of
the City Councilor whenever the CCI determines that an evaluation
is necessary. The public will have the opportunity to participate
in .the evaluation process, which shall be appropriately advertised.
6. Revision Any proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan will be
discussed at the CCI level, where citizens will be encouraged to
comment or offer their recommendations prior to the public hearings
to formally consider and adopt such changes.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
POLICY: HThe City shall assure that all information used in the
preparation of the Comprehensive Plan or related docu-
ments, is made available for public review in an easy
to understand form. H
All basic information and land use planning data are maintained at
Phoenix City Hall and are available for public review during normal
working hours. The City contracts with Roque Valley Council of
Governments for planning assistance services and data that is being
used by the planner will be available at the RVCOG office, if not
at Phoenix City Hall. The City also solicits needed information
from other jurisdictions and agencies and works with these entities
during the plan preparation phases. Technical information that is
available to U;e public for review includes, but is not limited to,
energy, natural environment, political, legal, economic, social,
cultural and historic, in addition to related photos and maps.
FEEDBACK MECHANISM
POLICY: "The City shall be responsive to citizens and groups
taking part in the planning process and all land use
policy decisions will be documented in written form
and available for public review at City Ball."
The City I S procedure has been to formally respond in -.ai ting to
anyone providing written input or requesting a written r~sponse.
Otherwise, input is documented in the minutes of meetings and the
minutes are available for public review at City Hall. Citizen
input is also provided to and reported by the news media.
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
POLICY: HAdequate human, flnanclal and lnformatlonal resources
shall be allocated for the Cltlzen Involvement Program
and such resources shall be an lntegral component of
the Clty's planning budget. H
The Citizen Involvement Program is an integral part of the planning
process in Phoenix and has adequate support of the City COuncil.
The City contracted with Roque Valley Council of Governments in 1982
for planning assistance, which now provides the necessary technical
support for the planning effort. The Planning Commission acts as
the Committee for Citizen Involvement, which provides ongoing
opportunities for citizens to participate in the planning process.
The City provides the necessary informational resources, such as
documents, maps, reports, etc., that are needed for the process.
The City also provides support services for the .planning function,
including office space in City Hall, files, photo-copy services,
phone and postage. The City Council chamber is made available for
CCI meetings and can be made available for additional planning-related
meetings, as necessary.
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CITY OF PHOENIX
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Adopted: November 21, 1983
Ord. No: ..:5'-'.7,:.1 _
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR LAND USE PLANNING
WHEREAS, DRS Chapter 197 and Statewide ~lannin9 Goals developed and
administered by the State Land Conservation and Development Commission
require the local preparation and use of a compre~ensive plan, and
WHEREAS, Statewide Planning Goal No.1. Citizen Involvement, requires
the governing body to adopt a program for eitizen involvement that clearly
defines the procedure. by which the general public will be involved in the
on-going land use planning proce.s, and
WHEREAS, City .taff and the Planning Commd ••ion, 1n its capaeity a.
Committee for Citizen Involvement, have prepared a Citizen Involvement
Program in aecordance with the LCOC quideline., and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted by the Phoenix Planning
Commission to solicit and accept public testimony, now, therefore,
THE CITY OF PHOENIX ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Ci~y Council finds that the attached Citizen
Involvement Program is in conformance with the Goal No. 1 requirements of
the State of Oregon, is in the best interests of the residents of phoenix,
and is necessary for the completion and acknowledgement of the Comprehensive
Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the attached Citizen
Involvement Program and directs its inclusion into the Comprehensive Plan.
of NavEtfflE!1t. • 1983.
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City Council and signed by me in authentication of its
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Passed by the
passage this ~I
ATl'EST:
City Adainistrator
Approved by _ this Z. f_~dAy of---.l.hJtH"k , 1963.
Mayor
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1175 COURT STREET N.E., SALEM. OREGON 9731o-<l590 PHONE (503) 378-4926
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February 9. 1984
City of Phoenix
510 West First Street
PO Box 666
Phoenix. OR 97535
On February 2. 1984. the land Conservation and Development Commission
voted unanimously to adopt the recommendation of its Citizen Involvement
Advisory Committee to approve the City of Phoenix's Citizen Involvement
Program and use of the City's Planning Commission as the Committee for
Citizen Involvement.
Should the City find it necessary to amend its Citizen Involvement
Program or CCI designation. it will need to take that action as a plan
amendment.
If you have any questions. please feel free to contact your OlCO field
representative. Mel Lucas. at 776-6084. .
Sincerely.
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Director
JR:FT:prs
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cc: Ron Hough
Mel lucas
SECTION II
LAND USE INVENTORY
CONTENTS
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METHODOLOGY
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
PUblic/Quasi-public
Vacant Land
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(( SECTION II.LAND USE INVENTORY
PURPOSE·
The basis of planning is an understanding of present
conditions and trends. Normally, one of the first tasks pf
community ·planning is to take inventory of the land uses, popu-
lation, and other conditions that will affect future growth or
change. Preliminary land use inventories were undertaken several
years ago for the purpose of establishing the Urban Growth Boundary.
Because of the age of this data and the number of changes that had
occurred, a new inventory of lands within the present City limits
was undertaken in August, 1982.
present land uses were mapped on
and color-coded according to the
METHODOLOGY .
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During August, 1982, all
the City's base map (1"= 200')
major land use categories.
This land use inventory was undertaken for several reasons:
(1) Statewide planning goals require inventories as the basis for
sound policy-making; (2) City decision-makers will have more spe-
cific information and a map of existing land uses for their refer-
ence: (3) inventory data can be used continuously in the processing
of conditional use permits, variances, land partitions, and other
activities; and (4) this inventory and map provide a current
picture of the community that is useful ·to quickly familiarize a
person with the City, whether the individual is a new City employee,
a new resident, a new public official, or a prospective developer
or businessman.
Following the mapping, all land uses were measured with the
use of a planimeter (area measuring instrument) and tabulated by
acreage. To· aid in these measurements, and to provide a more
specific breakdown of community "areas", the City was divided into
27 subareas. Land use acreage measurements were tabulated by sub-
area and also citywide. In addition, a summary of the inventory
was prepared to show the total acreage of each use category, the
percentage distribution of the uses within the community, and the
acreage per 1,000 residents, which is often used as a guideline
or "rule of thumb" in land use planning.
The following is a further explanation of each of the
major land use categories that were used in this inventory:
RESIDENTIAL
The residential category includes all lands that are used for
residential purposes, regardless of zoning. It is primarily
an inventory of structural types and was not concerned with
actual occupancy or vacancy. The residential category w;lS
broken down into the following subcategories:
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Single-family: Includes land areas that contain structures
intended for the residence of a single family or household. ~
Larger lots that contained more than one single-family structure
were mapped as .ingle-family since actual use of the land in
this survey was more important than OW'nership or property boundaries.
If only a portion of a very large lot was used and the remainder
was vacant, the approximate portions were mapped as they are
actually used.
Two-family: This subcat.egory includes duplexes or attached
houses where two families could reside.
Multiple-family: Any structures containing more than two dwelling
units were mapped as multiple-family. The actual number of units
was recorded on the field maps.
Mobile Home Park: Any grouping of mobile homes or "manufactured"
homes for year-round living was included in this category. The
campground north of Fern Valley Road near Bear Creek is not in-
tended for year-round living and was included in the "commercial"
land use category. Mobile homes that were on individual lots and
not in parks were mapped as single-family dwellings, but noted on
the field maps as mobile or manufactured homes.
COMMERCIAL
The commercial category.!ncludes all land uses that are normally
considered to be commercial uses or are permitted outright or
conditionally in the City's commercial districts by the ZOning
Ordinance.
INDUSTRIAL
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This category includes all uses in the City that are normally
considered to be industrial uses or are so described as permitted
or condi tional uses by the ZOning Ordinance for the industrial zones.
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC
This category includes a great number of different kinds of uses
that are either publicly owned or are considered "quasi-public",
such as churches, certain utilities, etc. This category was
further divided, as follows:
Schools: Includes all public schools. Private schools, including
day care or nursury schools, are generally considered commercial uses.
Parks & Open Space: Includes all lands along Bear Creek that are
presently in public ownership of the County, State, or other juris-
dictions. Most of these lands are or will be included in the Bear
Creek Greenway. A cemetery is also included in this category.
Irrigation & R.R. ROW: Includes the irrigation canals that are open
(not underground or covered). It also includes the railroad right-
of-way. In some cases, rail.road ownership extends well beyond the
normal right-of-way. These "adjacent" lands were shown by their
actual use, with only the ~typical" right-of-way shown on the map
and in the ·statistics under this heading.
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Streets & Freeway: All streets, whether public or private (except
driveways) were included in this category, along with the small
portion of the 1-5 Freeway that lies within the City limits.
Other Facilities: Includes all other public and quasi-public
facilities, including the Community Hall, churches, grange hall,
utility areas, the public works yard, post office, fire station,
library, etc. •
VACANT LAND
The "vacant land" category included all lands that did not appear
to be used for any urban use. This category includes only vacant
"land". Vacant structures were mapped according to their intended
use. In some cases, land used for agricultural purposes was mapped
as vacant because agriculture is not an urban land use and not per-
mitted within the City limits by the Zoning Ordinance. These lands
were considered "available for urban uses".
CONCLUSIONS
The following are some of the major results and conclusions
that were reached after an analysis of the Land Use Inventory:
1. About 30 percent of the City of Phoenix is· used for
residential purposes (143 acres). The predominant
residential dwelling types are single-family homes
(65%) and mobile homes (23%). Duplex and multiple-
family development account ·for only about 11 percent-
of all residentially-used land.
2. There is considerable opportunity for transitional devel-
opment to occur in the older residential portions of the",
communi ty. ,These older areas are largely made up of
single-family homes, interspersed with duplexes and other
multiple-family structures that have replaced many of
the old homes. The City, in an effort to preserve the
lOW-density single-family character of the neighborhood,
has zoned much of the older area R-l, which will not per-
mit additional multiple-family structures. In those re-
maining areas that are zoned for multiple-family dwellings,
there are opportunities for new replacement development at
higher densities within the present City limits.
3. Multiple-family development i's somewhat scattered through-
out the City. There are opportunities for R-3 type devel-
opment along Coleman Creek and Cheryl Lane, but any
further high-density development will have to occur as
transitional development replacing older housing along
the south side of First Street. There are few opportuni-
ties to add additional R-3 zoning for high-density land
uses that would be suitably located near commercial area
near bus routes, major arterial streets, etc. Any major
addition of lands proposed for high-density residential
uses would also very likely be in conflict with the
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objectives of the community.
4. Phoenix appears to have a good proportion of commercial
land uses, located primarily along the highway and Fern
Valley Road. The Pear Tree Truck Stop and the RV camp-
ground are two land uses that comprise large land areas
and tend to distort the commercial acreage figures some-
what. The 19.3 acres of commercial land use per 1,000
residents is considerably higher than generally found
in a community of this size. However, much of this is
scattered along Highway 99 rather than concentrated in
a densely-developed downtown "core" area.
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5. Industrial uses are confined primarily to the vicinity
of the railroad. Considering future impacts of trucks
on the community, it may be a good idea to consider pro-
viding for some light industrial uses that would not be
dependent upon the railroad. The most logical such
location would be in the vicinity of the 1-5 Freeway
interchange, which would provide easy direct access for
trucks and other traffic with little or no adverse impacts
on the rest of t~e, community. Phoenix currently has about
6 acres of developed industrial uses per 1,000 residents.
This is considerably lower than average and below the
standards that are often used for planning. A more
appropriate level of industrial lands for the City to
plan for might be in the range of 15 to 20 acres per,
1,000 residents. ~~
6. Phoenix ha~ very little public parkland. Much of the
open space land within the UGB and City is contained
in the Bear Creek Greenway and will eventually become
available for recreational purposes as the Greenway is
developed. It would be a good idea to allocate some
acreage for future parkland on the east side of the
freeway to supplement the park facilities near the City
Hall and the new recreational facility on Colver Road.
7. The Vacant Land category includes 106 acres, 22.4\ of
the entire City. The City has considerable potential
for additional internal growth and "fill-in" development
to partially meet future land use needs.
The table on the following page provides a summary of the
Land Use Inventory. The further breakdown of land uses for each
of the 27 subareas is available in City Ball since it was not
important to this section of the Comprehensive Plan.
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SUMMARY
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LAND USE INVENTORY
PERCENT PERCENT ACRES PER
LAND USE TOTAL OF OF 1(000
CATEGORIES ACRES CATEGORY CITY POPULATION
RESIDENTIAL 143.2 100.0% 30.2% 62.0
Single-family 93.6 65.4% 19.7% 40.5
Two-family 5.1 3.6% 1.1% 2.2
Multiple-family 11.1 7.7% 2.4% 4.8
Mobile Home Park 33.4 23.3% 7.0% 14.5
COMMERCIAL 44.6 100.0% 9.4% 19.3
INDUSTRIAL 14.3 100.0% 3.0% 6.2%
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC 166 •.2 100.0% 35.0% 72.0
Schools , 23.1 13.9% 4.9% 10.0
Parks & Open Space 26.4 15.9% 5.5% 11. 4
Irrig. & R.R. ROW. 8.4 5.1% 1.8% 3.6
Streets & Freeway 97.8 58.8% 20.6% 42.4
Other Facilities 10.5 6.3% 2.2% 4.6
VACANT LAND 106.4 100.0% 22.4% 46.1
TOTALS: 474.7 N/A 100.0% 205.6
NOTE: The Phoenix Land Use Inventory Map (scale: 1"= 200')
is maintained in City Hall. Smaller more generalized
land use maps are contained in the Land Use section
of the Comprehensive Plan .
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SECTION III.
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
HISTORICAL TREND
As shown in the table below, the City of Phoenix grew.
rather slowly prior to the decade of the 19608, increasing by
only 337 people from 1940 to 1960. The 1960. and 1970••aw a
significant increase in population. Using a linear regression
calculation of historical growth, it was determined that the
City has grown at an average annual rate of about 5.5 percent
during the twenty year period 1960-1980.
Fig_ III-1
POPULATION
GROWTH TREND
CENSUS PERCENTAGE
YEAR POPULATION CHANGE
1940 432 ----
1950 746 72.'\
1960 769 3.1\
1970 1,287 67.4\
1980 2,309
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79.4\
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Projecting the 5.5 percent annual growth trend into the
future would result in a year 2000 population of about 6,737.
Although local growth in Phoenix, Jackson County and Oregon has
been slowed by "the recent recession, there is no reason to
believe that. Phoenix will grow at a slower rate that it has in
the past, once the economy improves. In fact, there are many
indications that the City will be subject to even greater growth
and development pressures in the future. It i5 in an ideal
location within the valley, it has good rail, highway and freeway
access, it has potentially excellent commercial and industrial
sites, including the freeway interchange area, and the City's
new water system ca~ accommodate the planned growth. The City's
close proximity to Medford~ Phoenix a very convenient place
to live for many who are employed in Medford. Also, Phoenix is
increasingly attractive to new business and industry which can
conveniently tap the larger Medford labor force nearby.
YEAR 2000 POPULATION PROJECTION
The Phoenix Comprehensive Plan was prepared to cover the
20-year period 1980-2000. The Urban Growth Boundary, which w~s
approved by the City and Jackson County in 1978 after indepth
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SECTION III.
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
PAGE
HISTORICAL TREND •.•.•...•....••.....••........ 111-1
YEAR 2000 POPULATION PROJECTION III-1
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SECTION IV
ECONOMY
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION .....................................
ECONOMY OF THE STATE (Overview) ••••.•.......•••••
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ECONOMY OF PHOENIX ...............................
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Labor Force Characteristics •.................
Household Income .
Educational Attainment .
Minority Labor Force .
GENERAL ECONOMIC GOALS FOR PHOENIX •••••••••••••••
INDUSTRIAL SITE ANALYSIS .................•.....•.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES ••••••• ~ •••••••
PHOENIX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES ••••••••••••
1. Information & Technical Assistance .
2. Planning & Regulation .
3. Provision of Facilities .
4. 51 te Development .
5. Promotional Activities .
FIGURES
IV-l EMPLOYMENT BY MAJOR SECTOR (State of oregon) •.•..• •••.
IV-2 OCCUPATIONS OF E2'iPLOYED PERSONS (Jackson Co., 1979) •..
IV-3 PHOENIX/JACKSON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT FOR PERSONS AGE 16+
IV-4 CITY/COONTY HOUSEHOLD INCOME (Graphic Comparison)
IV-S MINORITY WORKERS (Phoenix Labor Force) .
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IV-9
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IV-6 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (City/county Comparison)...... IV-12
IV-7 EXISTING COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL LAND USE (Map)....... IV-1S
IV-B COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES (Map) IV-1?
IV-9 RAPID GRCWTH INDUSTRIES (U.S. Ranked by Projected Growth)IV-1B
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study, was based on the City's year 2000 land area needs. The
Urban Growth Boundary contains approximately 1,033 acres, 444 of
which are presently within the City limits. Portions of the area
within the UGB will not be available for future development.
About 68 acres are committed to freeway use (I-5 Freeway) and
another 86 acres are in public ownership for the Bear Creek
Greenway. In the southwestern portion of the urbanizable'area,
much of the land is already developed in low-density "rural-
residential" type land uses. In determining population and land
needs, these existing homes were taken into consideration, as was
the impact of existing development patterns on future development
potential. East of the freeway, a large portion of the urban-
izable area is quite hilly. Although the soils and geology of
these hillsides will not prevent development, the terrain will
have a limiting effect on the densities that are possible in
this area. These are just some of the considerations that had
to be included in the population and land use allocations.
Based on all the criteria and present and historical data
that were analyzed, the City of Phoenix has established a year
2000 population projection of 6,465. This is an annual growth
rate of 5.3 percent, slightly lower than the average rate over
the past twenty years. This population can be adequately accom-
modated within the Urban Growth Boundary, as proposed on the
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning maps.
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Considering the many loca-
tional advantages of Phoenix, and
the City's ability to provide the
necessary public fabilities and
services to new development, the
population projection appears to
be in line with growth trends and
expectations of this area. For
example, of the eleven cities in
Jackson County, the projected rate
of population growth for Phoenix
would be fourth highest, behind
the cities of Shady Cove, Rogue
River, and Eagle Point. Also,
none of those three cities are
located along the Bear Creek
corridor, which has historically
attracted the highest levels of
growth and development.
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Fig. III-2
POPULATION
PROJECTION
ANNUAL
POP.
YEAR INCREASE POPULATION
1980 ----- 2,309
1981 122 2,431
1982 128 2,559
1983 135 2,694
1984 142 2,836
1985 150 2,986
1986 158 3,144
1987 166 3,310
1988 175 3,485
1989 184 3,669
1990 194 3,863
1991 204 4,067
1992 215 4,282
1993 226 4,508
1994 238 4,746
1995 251 4,997
1996 264 5,261
1997 278 5,539
1998 293 5,832
1999 309 6,141
2000 324 6,465
SECTION IV.
ECONOMY
INTRODUCTION
Statewide Planning Goal 19 (Economy of the State) is:
"To diversify and improve the
economy of the state."
This economic element of the Phoenix Comprehensive Plan
provides a general overview of the economy of the state and
region and establishes a procedure whereby the local economy
may be improved through appropriate land use planning that
is geared toward the needs and opportunities of the community.
ECONOMY OF THE STATE (Overview)
Following the recession of 1974-75, Oregon experienced a
period of economic expansion through 1979. However, as this
growth was taking place, there were increasing pressures to do
something about the severe rate of inflation. As a result of
this pressure, the Federal Reserve Board (FED) adopted tight (
money policies in the fall of 1979. These policies were closely
followed by significant drops in housing starts and employment
in the lumber and plywood industry of Oregon. The housing market
was also slowed by higher interest rates and reduced credit
availability.
As inflation continued in other sectors of the economy, the
FED again tightened the monetary policies in early 1980, re~ulting
in a sharp recession during the summer of 1980, which saw the'
economy and interest rates falling rapidly. The prime interest
rate fell from a high of 20 percent in April to under 11 percent
by the following August. Later in August, the FED loosened the
monetary policies somewhat and an economic recovery began. However,
the economy began too rapidly and, again, the FED tightened (or
adjusted) its policies. By early 1981, interest rates were at very
high levels again and employment in Oregon's major industries,
particularly wood products and construction, was at a low point.
The Oregon economy held on through the first half of 1981 before
starting a long downhill slide.
The state unemployment rate grew from 8.3 percent in early
1981 to 11.9 percent by the end of that year, which exceeded the
highest unemployment levels of the 1974-75 recession. Nonfarm
employment decreased by 45,000 from September 1981 to January 1982,
primarily due to deteriorating business conditions in virtually
all major economic sectors.
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to control inflation, Oregon paid a heavy price, particularly
in the form of depressed conditions in the construction, wood
products, and other housing-related industries. By the end of
1982, the Oregon economy was still very weak. Business was
slow to improve as interest rates remained quite high. In April,
1982, the State unemployment rate was still at a high 11.8 percent,
fifth highest in the nation, with 154,100 workers unemployed. The
following table compares the levels of employment by major sectors
for 1979 and 1982 and shows the percentage changes over that three
year period.
Fig. IV-1
EMPLOYMENT
BY MAJOR SECTOR
(State of Oregon)
APRIL APRIL ACTUAL PERCENT
NONFARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT 1979 1982 CHANGE CHANGE
Manufacturing 218,800 185,600 - 33,200 -15.2\
Lumber & Wood Products 79,500 56,200 - 23,300 -29.3\
Food Products 21,100 19,700
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1,400 - 6.6\ r-,
Nonmanufacturing 817,000 785,100 - 31,900 - 3.9\ ~'
Construction 49,800 28,800 - 21,000 -42.2\
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Trans., Comm. , Utilities 56,500 56,700 + 200 + 0.4\
Trade 251,200 242,300
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8,900 - 3.5\
Finance, Insurance, R.E. 67,800 64,800
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3,000 - 4.4\
Services 184,700 187,500 + 2,800 + 1.5\
Government 204,800 203,100
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1,700
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0:8\
ALL INDUSTRIES 1,035,800 970,700 - 65,100 - 6.3\
SOURCE: Employment Division,
State of Oregon, ANNUAL
ECONOMIC REPORT - 1982,
July, 1982.
The above table shows that Oregon's economy declined considerably in
nearly all economic sectors, with the exceptions of very small increases in
employment in the service sector and the transportation/communications/
utilities sector. Major declines are clearly shown in the sectors of con-
struction (-42.2\), lumber and wood products (-29.3\) and manufacturing .(-15.2\).
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The downward economic and employment trends also resulted in
a significant change in Oregon's growth trend. With the high
unemployment rate, many residents had to leave the state to seek
work elsewhere. The rapid population growth experienced during
the 1970s was due primarily to the in-migration of people from
other states. By the middle of 1981, this trend had reversed to
one of net out-mirgration, which is expected to continue until
the state's.recovery picks up and its economy strengthens.
The following is a summary of the three economic sectors that
have experienced the greatest adverse impact from the current
recession:
CONSTRUCTION:
It is anticipated that a resurgence of activity in the construction
industry could lead the state out of this recession. However, that
is not likely since employment in the construction industry is tied
to home mortgAge rates. Therefore, employment in the construction
industry will lag behind any mortgage rate changes by about a year.
Forecasts have shown the economy making an improvement in 1983, but
with only a partial recovery in the construction employment picture.
However, by 1984, the construction industry should begin to catch up
to and expand with the rest of the economy.
WMBER & WOOD PRODUCTS & MANUFACTURING:
More than 30 percent of Oregon I $ manufacturing jobs come from lumber
and wood products, so it is easy to see why a downturn in one would
result in a decline in the other. National housing trends generally
have major impact!t· on housing-related Oregon industries. The lumber
industry in Oregon is in its worst decline since the 1930$ as a result
of high interest rates, changes in the banking community, and a changing
Federal monetary policy. The FED's actions to restrict money availability
in 1980 directly affected interest rates on mortgages and brought housing
starts to a near halt. The local lumber economy was also adversely
affected by diminishing supplies of old growth timber, high transportation
costs, and competition from the south and from Canada.
Prospects for vast improvements in the lumber and wood products industry
appear dim. Improvements will depend largely on the trends in mortgage
interest rates and housing starts on the national level. Many Oregon
mills have closed and are not expected to reopen.
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MANUFACTURING :
In the durable qoods industries, probably the greatest areas for opti.mi.sm
are electronics and transportation equipment industries. Otherwise,
recovery ....ill be slo.... , because of rising costs (particularly energy costs),
reduced profits, depressed market prices, and delayed capital invesbDent.
The nondurable goods industries ....ere less affected by the recession because
people continued to buy needed goods such as clothing, food, paper items,
etc. These industries ....ill continue to provide some degree of stability ~
to the state's economy and will probably continue to grow slowly but steadill
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By mid-1982, most economists agreed that the state's economic
slide had nearly run its course, but they were not sure how long
we would "languish in the doldrums" before we could expect signi-
ficant improvement. Lagging employment, high interest rates,
record projected federal budget deficits, depressed housing starts,
and other related economic woes were blamed for the slow recovery
projections. A large state deficit and the prospect of further
cutbacks in.state services, especially human resources, would
further slow recovery. The Reagan Administration's economic
policies are not intended to "fine tune" the economy or bring a
"quick fix", but are aimed at longer-range solutions to the
problems of inflation and productivity. The program aims at
stimulating the economy by reducing the tax burden, reallocating
federal spending from non-defense to military-related programs,
increasing rates of savings and investment, sharply reducing
inflation and reducing the level of interest rates.
This federal level program will probably result in a slow
recovery in the housing sector, which will mean a slow recovery
in Oregon. Probably the brightest outlook will be in the tourist
industry. Although gas prices may increase somewhat, they are
not expected to significantly discourage Oregon vacations. Thus,
Oregon can expect a larger proportion of visitors from Washington
and California who may be taking shorter vacations, to our benefit.
ECONOMY OF JACKSON COUNTY
Some very significant changes are occurring in Jackson County's
economy. While growth has been substantial overall, there has been
a relative shift in economic activity and employment from manufac-
turing and agriculture to nonmanufacturing. Employment in the
agricultural sector has decreased from 3,520 in 1960 to about 2,000
in 1981. Agricultural employment, which once comprised 14 percent
of total county employment, has· fallen to about 3 percent. .
Between 1960 and 1979, the growth of the nonmanufacturing sectOJ
was about three times that of the manufacturing sector. The larges1
percentage growth within that sector occurred in trade, services,
and finance/real estate.
During the recent recession, employment in the county's wood
products sector declined by 37.5 percent (1979-1982). Also, food
processing, was expected to show a decline of about 25 percent over
the same period. However, the rest of the manufacturing sector
has continued to increase overall with most of the major gains in
the production of electronic machinery.
Recent trends (1979-1982) in the nonmanufacturing sector are
expected to show only about a 3 percent decline. Gains in financ
and services have tended to balance losses in transportation,
utilities, and government, which are due in part to the slump in
construction
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CONSTRUCTION:
Construction in Jackson County tends to be very seasonal with the peak
of activity coming in late summer and the low point in winter. The
completion of a local dam and a severe slump in residential construction
has caused employment to fall by SO percent since 1979. Total residential
construction in Jackson County fell from 2,186 units in 1979 to,only 871
in 1981. As pointed out previously, recovery in this sector will depend
largely on national monet~ry policies, interest rates, and other factors
affecting local growth trends.
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WMBER & WOOD PRDDUCTS:
The manufacture of lumber and wood products is Jackson County's largest
basic industry, accounting for about 7 of every 10 manufacturing Jobs.
This industry is very sensitive to national housing trends. The industry
experienced a near full recovery following the 1974-75 recession, but is
not expected to have a similar recovery from the current recession.
Timber production in Jackson County has declined steadily since 1955,
particularly on private lands. This not only affects the employment
statistics, but it also affects units of local government that have been
heavily dependent on federal timber sale receipts for operating revenue.
It is expected that the ll/Ood pr.oducts industry will continue to decline,
at least relative to other economic sectors. This will be due to three
major factors: (1) Technological changes toward mechanization; (2) Increas-
ing competition from timber producers in the Southeast who are closer to
large eastern markets, have lower labor costs, and have access to fast-
growing, privately owned timber; and (3) An anticipated decrease in the
supply of timber for wood products over the next twenty years.
MANUFACTURING:
Employment in the rest of manufacturing has experienced substantial growth·
since 1960. This was largely due to "diversification" of the local economy.
Employment in these sectors has been steady and generally followe~ popula-
tion growth trends. The electrical and electronic equipment industry may
provide additional diversification in the 1980s.
SERVICES & TOURISM:
The services sector includes medical services, motels and other lodging
places, business and personal services, automotive and other repair
services, educational and social services, recreation businesses, legal
and other professional services. This sector has had the second largest
percentage growth of any major sector since 1960 and is the only sector
that has performed 'reasonably well during the past three years.
The tourism industry is one of Jackson County's basic economic segments,
primarily because of the cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Ashland's Shakespearean Festival is a major attraction, as are Jacksonville,
Crater Lake, the Peter Britt Music Festival, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, and
numerous smaller festivals, local activities and recreational sites.
AGRICULTURE, <-
Less than 20 percent of Jackson County's area i.s used for agriculture and~
the acreage is declining steadily. County planning activities and zoning
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may prove effective in reducing the development of farmland for non-farm
uses. Also, statewide planning goals and the requirement for urban growth
boundaries should also help to funnel new development into existing urban
areas rather than allowing uncontrolled "urban sprawl". Pear production
is the County's major crop. Since 1960, average employment in agriculture
has fallen from 3,520 to about 2,000 in 1981, a drop of about 43 percent.
Many agricultural jobs are seasonal and jobs are declining as a,result of
smaller farms, changing production practices, and increased mechanization.
The above narrative has described some of the most important
sectors of the Jackson County economy. A more specific overview
is available in the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan, the State
Employment Division's annual economic review, and other sources.
The table on the following page provides an overall breakdown of
the county's employed labor force, as of 1979, by major sectors.
In a January, 1984 interview for the Medford Mail-Tribune,
regional economist for the state Employment Division, John Anderson,
expressed his feeling that we may see a modest improvement in 1984
in the Jackson County economy, but nothing exciting. He emphasized
the point that our economic future will largely depend on the
national trends. He also pointed to a "limited recovery" in the
residential construction sector and a potential for commercial
construction improvement if the Rogue Valley Mall begins construc-
tion and Medford Shopping Center expands as planned. Anderson
does not see any improvement in government employment. In fact,
government may have to cut back even further', even with expanding
service needs and demands. Electronic component production appears
to be doing well, with employment up by several hundred from a year
ago. Trade has also picked up and communications employment should
improve slightly with Medford's third commercial television station
coming on the air this year. Anderson predicted little or no changE
in the agricultural employment picture and very little growth in
finance, insurance and real estate during 1984.
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Fig. IV-2
.Jackson County
OCCUPATIONS OF
EMPLOYED PERSONS (
-- 1979 --
PERCENT PERCENT
TOTAL FEMALE Jo'.ALE
Teachers .
SERVICE WORKERS
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
CLERICAL WORKERS
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84.4%
54.4\
40.5\
37.0%
92.6\
65.0\
79.4\
60.8%
46.4%
82.3\
19.4%
9.8\
2.2\
28.0%
94.0%
75.8%
91. 9%
63.6%
58.5%
93.4%
92.0%
31. 3%
1. 3%
67.9%
21. 4%
5.0%
27.1\
97.0%
"35.2%
8.0%
68.7\
98.7%
32.1\
78.6%
95.0%
72.9\
3.0%
64.8%
15.6%
45.6\
59.5\
63.0\
7.4\
35.0\
20.6\
39.2\
53.6\
17.7\
80.6\
90.2\
97.8\
72.0\
6.0\
24.2\
8.1\
36.4\
41. 5\
6.6\
2,620
7,800
717
1,417
2,840
1,077
953
429
367
3,109
4,929
4,228
2,531
1,697
8,428
1,039
2,073
5,315
6,298
4,829
2,464
276
2,089
2,421
6,748
1,288
1,779
346
3,336
...Technicians, Except Health
Other Professional Workers
Bookkeepers - ..............••••
Secretaries, stenos, typists .•
Other Clerical Workers .
OPERATIVES, Except TranSport Worker
Durable Goods Manufacturing ..
Nondurable Goods Manufacturing
Nonmanufacturing Industries
Private Household Workers .
Cleaning Service Workers .
Food Service Worxers .
Health Service Workers ......•.
Personal Service Workers .
Protective Service Workers .
Other Service Workers .
Retail Trade .
Other Than Retail Trade ••••••
LABORERS, Except Farm
CRl',FTSMEN, FOREMEN & KINDRED
TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT OPERATIVES
MANAGERS & ADMIN., Except Farm
SALES WORKERS
PROFESSIONAL, "TECHNICAL & KINDRED
Medical & Health Workers •••••
TOTAL ALL OCCUPATIONS: 51. 410 39.4% 60.6%
SOURCE: Oregon Employment Div.
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-( ECONOMY OF PHOENIX
Statewide planning Goal *9 mandates that plans and policies
directed toward economic improvement be based on inventories of
areas suitable for increased economic growth and activity after
taking into consideration the health of the current economic basel
materials and energy availabilitYI labor market factorsl ,trans-
portationl current market forcesl availability of renewable and
non-renewable resources I availability of landl and pollution
control requirements. Some of these are discussed in other
elements of this plan and all must be considered in economic
improvement planning. Most important to this element are data
pertaining to the local labor force, economic (industrial and
commercial) inventory, and general economic characteristics of
the community. These will lay a foundation for more extensive
economic planning and plan implementation.
Labor Force Characteristics:
The 1980 Census population of Phoenix was 2,309, of which
1,042 (45%) were in the civilian labor force. Of that total,
99 persons were listed as "unemployed", which is 9.5 percent of
the civilian labor force. Women had an unemployment rate ,of 7.3
percent, while males experienced an 11 percent rate. The table
on the following page shows how the employment was distributed,
with percentage comparisons to Jackson County statistics.
The lower portion of the ,following table indicates that the
Phoenix labor force is not significantly different from that of
Jackson County, although there are some minor differences. For
example lower percentages of Phoenix workers fall into the
managerial, professional, technical, sales, and administration
occupations, which are typically "white collar" type occupations.
Phoenix tends to have a labor force that is slightly more "blue
collar" oriented, although the difference is minor. Overall, the
conclusion might be that the Phoenix labor force is very similar
to that of the county in its occupational distribution.
The City's unemployment rate of 9.5 percent was considerably
lower than that of the County (12.7%) in 1980. A larger proportion
of the Phoenix labor force is employed in wholesale and retail
trades and in business and repair services, which are industries
that were less affected by the recession than other sectors of the
economy, which may explain the lower unemployment rate of the City.
The prospects for improvement of the employment picture are
good, but will depend on the regional economy to a great extent.
There are several major residential and commercial construction
projects approved or pending approval and awaiting financing, in-
cluding a home improvement (lumber & hardware) center, an apartmen
complex, a new mobile home park, and other major developments tha
are currently in the conceptual stages. These will provide short-
term construction employment 'as well as permanent job opportunities,
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Fig. IV-3
INDUSTRY , OCCUPATION
PHOENIX/JACKSON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT
FOR PERSONS AGE 16+
JACKSON COUNTY PHOENIX
EMPLOYMENT , OF , OF
INDUSTRY JOBS TOTAL JOBS TOTAL
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, 3,238 6.2\ 62 6.6\FISHERIES AND MINING
CONSTRUCTION 3,712 7.2\ 83 8.8\
MANUFACTURING 7,745 14.9\ 119 12.6\
TRANSPORTATION 1,722 3.3\ 32 3.4\
CO~NICATIONS/PUB. UTIL. 1,347 2.6\ 38 4.0\
WHOLESALE TRADE 2,315 4.5\ 50 5.3\
RETAIL TRADE 10,688 20.6\ 217 23.0\
FINANCE, INS. , & R.E. 2,857 5.5' 35 3.7\
BUSINESS & REPAIR SERVICES· 1,760 3.4\ 43 4.6\
PERSONAL, ENTERTAINMENT
2,623 5.1\ 42 4.5\& RECREATION SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL & RELATED SVCS. 4,128 17.3' 135 14.3\
O'l1lER PROFESSIONAL' RELATED 2,179 4.2\ 37 3.9\
-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 2,673 5.2\ 50 5.3\
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I ,TOTAL: 51,782 100.0\ 943 100.0\
JACKSON COUNTY PHOENIX
EMPLOYME.NT , OF , OF
OCCUPATION JOBS TOTAL JOBS TOTAL
MANAGERIAL & PROFESSIONAL 11,468 22.1\ 172 18.3\
TECHNICAL, SALES & ADMIN. 14,755 28.5\ 256 27.1\
SERVICE OCCUPATIONS 7,731 14.9\ 167 17.7\
FARMING, FORESTRY & FISHING' 2,864 5.5\ 54 5.7\
PRECISION PROD., CRAFT 6,238 12.1\ 148 15.7\& REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
OPERATORS, FABRICATORS 8,726 16.9' 146 15.5\
& IABORERS
I TOTAL: 51,782 100.0\ 943 100.0\
SOURCE: 1980 CENSUS
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Household Income:
Household income is important in evaluating the City's
economic position within the county or region. This data is
also used in the Housing section of this Plan to estimate the
purchasing power of the community relative to housing co~ts.
The "meQian household income" in Phoenix, accordin~ to the
1980 Census, was $14,375. This is approximately seven percent
lower than the median figure for Jackson County. The following
graph illustrates the income curve for Phoenix, compared to that
of Jackson County.
Fig. IV-4
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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( Although the curves on the household income graph are similar
for the County and City, it can be seen that the Cityt s curve is r
higher at the lower income levels and lower and the extremely
high levels. About 16 percent of Phoenix households have incomes
below $5,000, compared to about 12.6 percent of the County.
Additional statistics pertaining to lower-income households and
poverty level are presented in the Housing section of th~ Plan.
Minority Labor Force:
According to the census, Phoenix' labor force includes workers
that fall into two minority categories: (1) American Indian,
Eskimo, & Aleut, and (2) Spanish origin. As can be seen in the
following table, the unemployment rates for these workers are
higher than for the City's labor force in general. An explanation
for this may be that Phoenix is in an area of agricultural
production (farms and orchards) and much of the labor used is
seasonal.
Fig_ IV-S
PHOENIX LABOR FORCE
MINORITY WORKERS
TOT _ CIVILIAN TOTAL IN
EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED LABOR FORCE
AMERICAN INDIAN, 14 2 16
ESKIMO , ALEQT (12.50)
SPANISH ORIGIN 104 lS 122
(14.S0)
TOTAL: 11S 20 13S
(14.50)
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Educational Attainment:
Often the ability to obtain an available job depends on the
level of educational attainment a job seeker has. This factor
can also be correlated with earning potential and family or
household income statistics. Often, the educational level of
the community is related to the age and cost of available housing
in that community. For example, a community with older and lower-
cost housing may attract a larger proportion of lower-income
families than would a community of higher-cost modern subdivisions.
A low level of education may also point to a need for educational (
opportunities in or near the community. Phoenix, being locat~
between Medford and Ashland, has reasonably good access to southern
Oregon State College and vocational/technical schools in the area.
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The following table compares educational attainment data for •
Phoenix with that of Jackson County as a whole. This table shows ,
that 35.6 percent of Phoenix residents over the age of 25 have
at least one year of college, compared to 34.8 percent for the
County (very similar). At the other extreme, 23.2 percent of
Phoenix residents have not completed high school, which is slightl~
lower than the County's 26.1 percent. This information would in- .
dicate that, overall, the educational attainment of Phoenix
residents is very comparable to that of the County, if not slightl~
higher.
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
(1980 CENSUS)
JACKSON COUNTY PHOENIX
TOTAL I \ TOTAL I \
ELEMENTARY
(0 to 8 Years) 9,181 11.4\ 158 11.3\
HIGH SCHOOL
(1 to 3 Years) 11,895 14.7\ 167 11.9\
(4 Years) 31,523 39.1\ 578 41.2\
COLLEGE
(l to 3 years) , 15,739 19.5\ 305. 21.8\
(.4 Years or More) 12,340 15.3\ 194 13.8\
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(GENERAL ECONOMIC GOALS FOR PHOENIX
One of the most clearly-identified problems within the City
of Phoenix is the need to diversify the economic base. For many
years, Phoenix has been considered a "bedroom community" to Medford,
and the commercial and industrial base has provided neither a tax
base to support the urban services of the community, nor adequate
tax base support for the local school district. The predominant
land use has been residential. Although the City has experienced
an increase in commercial activity over the past decade, a strong
need exists for increased land use opportunities to encourage
commercial and industrial diversification.
The close proximity of Medford should be viewed as an asset
that can be built upon. As commercial land becomes more difficult
and costly to obtain in Medford, the overflow effect will have
beneficial impacts on Phoenix, provided that Phoenix has adequately
provided for such development opportunities. This Comprehensive
Plan is intended to ensure that these opportunities will be
available when the time is right.
During the past few years, there has been a migration of
commercial activities from the Medford area into the City of
Phoenix. This trend should continue at an accelerated rate as
the regional economy improves. The City must recognize this
potential and plan for its economic future. Such planning will -
involve the provision of adequate sites to accommodate the expect(
development, as well as to make provision for adequate codes and ,-
guidelines to ensure a pleasing and· compatible overall environment
within the community. Through proper planning, economic develop-
ment can and should occur without sacrificing the livability ~f
the community.
The following goals will guide the future economic improvement
of Phoenix. In addition to these goals, this section of the Plan
includes more specific pOlicies aimed at goal implementation.
GOAL 11: To improve and diversify the local economy so that
all residents of Phoenix have opportunities to share
in the economic well-being of a healthy, stable community.
GOAL *2: To ensure an adequate land use base to accommodate
additional commercial expansion and industrial development
within ~e City of Phoenix to provide local job Opportunities
and an increased local tax base.
GOAL 13: To encourage commercial or industrial development that ...,ill
result in local economic improvement ~ on a scale that can
be easily accomrnodated ...,ithin the community.
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INDUSTRIAL SITE ANALYSIS
With the completion of the new water system for Phoenix,
the City now has the capacity to serve new businesses that it
couldn't accommodate a few years ago. As part of ongoing efforts
to improve the local economy, the City will be dealing with
prospective developers and businessmen about locating in Phoenix.
The City will not be attempting to attract only large employers
or large industries, but will attempt to balance the economic
sectors in accordance with the City's needs and resources. It
may be to the City's advantage to concentrate promotional efforts
on small to medium sized businesses to establish a slower but
steady pattern of economic growth, rather than to seek a single
large development that may result in an overwhelming impact on
facilities and tax resources.
The following map entitled "Existing Commercial & Industrial
Land Use" shows the lands within the Phoenix area that are now
committed to those uses. Commercial uses are concentrated along
Main Street (Pacific Highway) through the business district and
consist of 44.6 acres, or 9.4 percent of the City's total land area
Industrial land uses comprise 14.3 acres, or three percent of
the City's area and are concentrated along the railroad right-of-
way primarily.
Developed commercial land uses amount to 19.3 acres per 1,000 "
residents of Phoenix, which is a good ratio for a community of
this size and locatrion. However, the industrial ratio is only
6.2 acres per 1,000 residents, well below that of a "typical"
community of this size. A major objective of the community will
be to maintain and expand the ratio of commercial activity while
substantially increasing the proportion of industrial development.
To do this will require the establishment of suitable new sites
for industri~l development, as well as expansion of existing sites.
Considerable opportunities exist within the community and UGB
for commercial expansion. The downtown business district includes
vacant areas suitable for "in-fill" development, as well as on-site
expansion of existing businesses. The year 2000 land use plan does
not call for any encroachment of commercial uses into residential
neighborhoods, but encourages the strengthening of the commercial
core area, primarily along Main Street and also along Fern Valley
Road, both east and west of the freeway. The plan is based, in
part, 'on a ratio of 25 acres of commercial land use per 1,000
residents, which is about 25 percent greater than presently exists.
This increase in the ratio is based, in part, on the need for
Phoenix to become more self-sufficient commercially as it grows in
population. This will include a greater number of medical and
personal services, more entertainment facilities, and a greater
variety of retail trade outlets. The City currently depends
largely on Medford to provide these types of commercial services.
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identified a need for about 160 "net" acres of commercial land,
which is shown on the Comprehensive Plan map. The acreage pro-
posed for commercial uses is composed of both small vacant lots
suitable for in-fill development, primarily along Main Street,
and larger parcels for more extensive development. The larger
lots are located along the southern portion of Main Street to
the UGB and also along Fern Valley Road in the vicinity of the
freeway interchange. Pear Tree Truck Stop is a fairly large and
quite recent commercial development at the intersection and has
intentions of expanding. The City has also discussed other dev-
elopments in that general area with the local property owners who
have intentions of developing substantial facilities in the future
to take advantage of the freeway visibility and access. Such
facilities are presently in the conceptual stages but might include
another major trucking facility in the industrial area, a major
motel complex, restaurants, and possibly a mobile home park further
east on Fern Valley Road. The facilities being discussed would
require large acreages such as those presently planned for such
uses by the City. The commercial and industrial acreages shown on
the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning maps should accommodate those
proposed developments discussed above.
The map entitled "Commercial & Industrial Expansion Opportuni-
ties" shows those areas of Phoenix and its UGB that are proposed
for commercial and industrial uses, including areas already devel-
oped for those uses. It can be seen that the City is attempting
to maximize the economic development potential of the freeway
interchange area as well as strengthening the commercial core
area along Pacific ,Highway (Main Street).
As previously stated, the City's industrial ratio of 6.2 acres
per 1,000 residents is well below average and below the level that
the City would consider adequate and in balance with other land
uses and community economic needs. A more realistic ratio, for
planning purposes, was established at 20 acres per 1,000 residents
and the Comprehensive Plan map reflects that amount in its 54 acres
of light industrial and 70 acres of general industrial. General
industrial sites are located along the railroad right-of-way and
will provide new sites as well as expansion opportunities for
existing businesses. General industrial sites of two acres and
larger can be accommodated in these areas, up to a maximum of
approximately 30 acres in the extreme northwest of the UGB.
Light industrial areas are located in the vicinity ~f the
freeway interchange and in the southeast portion of the UGB between
Pacific Highway and Bear Creek. The latter location is intended to
provide for small scale manufacturing, warehousing, and commercia1-
related facilities and would accommodate a variety of small industr
businesses that are not suitable for other commercial or industria]
areas of the community. The interchange area was discussed ear1ie
and the light industrial zoning is provided to accommodate those
types of uses that are proposed or in conceptual form on sites of
four acres up to 14 acres in size.
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The following table shows a listing of the nation's fastest
growing industries in order of their projected growth through
1985. This list may help in identifying those sectors where
opportunities for new development may exist, and also to assess
the growth possibilities (on a national level) of a prospective
new business or industry that may want to locate in Phoenix.
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GROWTH
PROJECTED ACTUAL
1979-85 1972-78
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,PHOENIX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
"Economic development" is not necessarily synonymous with
industrial development or commercial development, but may include
a wide range of activities or improvements within the community
that will result in overall economic improvement. Such activities
may include manpower training programs, development of appropriate
types of housing and maintenance of attractive neighborhoods, im-
provement of community facilities and services, or promotion of
various local activities or events. Industrial and commercial
diversification is an important goal of the community and is needed
to provide long-term stability and variety in terms of both job
and shopping opportunities.
The following policies are intended to help implement the
basic goals of the City, as presented on page 13 of this section.
1. Information' Technical Assistance:
Basic information is a necessity for any economic improvement
program and it will be to the City's advantage to obtain and
keep up-to-date data on both the City and the region. Federal,
state and regional agencies have the primary responsibilities
for data gathering and dissemination through the federal census
technical assistance grants, Portland State University's popu-. I
lation research center, and other agencies. The City of Phoe· ".
has gathered much of this information during the preparation ~
its comprehensive plan .and will need to make it available, as .
needed, and as up-to-date as possible for use in the preparatiol
of future grant applications, or simply to provide needed data
to other agencies or prospective businessmen or developers.
POLICIES: I (a) Utilize the results of the 1980 Census, as
available, to provide the detailed data necessary
to complete the corranunity profile of Phoenix.
l(b) Remain aware of ongoing plans and activities of
Jackson County and other area communities that
pertain to economic development planning and
promotion.
I (c) Keep in contact with the Department of Economic
Development and take advantage of economic develop-
ment technical assistance programs that may become
available"
2. Planning & Regulation:
Although Phoenix has the responsibility of developing and using
its own Comprehensive Plan, most major planning and regulatory
requirements originate at state or federal levels, including
the areas of environmental quality, health and safety, land
management and banking. Local gdvernment must do the local
planning and administration needed to carry out the regulations
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and achieve the standards determined at higher levels.
A major problem that has restricted industrial development
in Phoenix in the past has been the lack of suitable and
available sites for such development. As a result, the
City's industrial base is limited to a small strip along
the railroad right-of-way. Through the comprehensive planning
effort, the City has now assessed its industrial needs and
physical potential and has planned and zoned suitable new
sites for industrial development, as well as commercial
expansion and new development. In all cases, needed public
facilities are available or could be made available to these
sites and access is provided by the freeway, highway 99, or
the Southern Pacific Railway.
Regulation is accomplished through the City's zoning and
subdivision ordinances and other regulations. The zoning
map is consistent with the Plan Map, urbanizable areas outside
the present city limits are "pre-zoned" pending future annex-
ation, and the City will continue to revise these regulations,
as necessary, to ensure adequate opportunities for development
and economic improvement.
POLICIES: 2 (a) Continue to refine City regulations pertaining
to economic develOpment to ensure that the programs
can be carried out" and that such develOpment will be
an asset to the community and the region.
2 (b) Emphasize the need to maximize the potential of major
existing facilities that are presently underutilized,"
including the railroad, Pacific Highway, and the
freeway interchange area by encouraging in-fill devel-"
opment on vacant sites and by making new sites available
2(c) Continue to review and update the requirements of the
zoning ordinance pertaining to buffering, to ensure
that all land uses will be compatible with adjacent use.
3. Provision of Facilities:
As part of its location analysis, a prospective industrial
firm will check the quality, quantity, and cost of pUblic
utilities and services. It may ask whether water, sewer,
storm drains, electricity, gas, fire protection, police
protection, telephone service, and other services are in
place and adequate for their operation. The term -adequate"
will vary among industries. However, the provision of the
basic utilities and services is a strong instrument the City
can use to reserve and control land for new industry or to
attract new firms. If the proper zoning and other land regu-
lations are in place, a new firm may go ahead and develop the
needed facilities. But, generally, a new industry will not
want to be delayed by complicated procedures, zone changes,
special permits, etc. that will be time-consuming and costly.
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Major street access is a major consideration and Phoenix is
fortunate in having a major access point to the Interstate 5
Freeway as well as highway 99. Truck access and circulation
is good to and from most commercial and industrial areas of
the community. In most cases, local street systems are already
in place and new development will, in most cases, not have to
dedicate land and develop new streets, although imprQvements to
existing streets may be needed.
Water is now available to the east side of the freeway, as are
sewer facilities, and improvements to the City water system
will provide for the planned industrial and commercial developmt
POLICIES: 3 (a) Ensure that future City plans for public facilities
or utility improvements are in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan and prOposed land uses.
3(b) Investigate the feasibility of extending necessary
utilities and services to proposed industrial and
commercial sites prior to develOpment prOposals to
encourage new develOpment and to avoid losing a
prOSpective developer because of inadequate facilities.
3 (c) Work with developers and other property owners to
establish needed special service or improvement
districts for utilities and assist in obtaining
related financing.
3 (d) Utilize available grants or loans, as appropriate,
to Upgrade community facilities or extend them to
.. lands zoned and planned for commercial or industrial
use.
4. Site DevelOpment:
The private sector will be responsible for most economic
development projects in Phoenix. Since the City is promoting
in-fill development of vacant lots and new development of
larger vacant sites, there will not be a need for a major
redevelopment program (urban renewal), although smaller scale
private redevelopment may occur and should be encouraged.
Site development will be controlled through application of
the City's development codes - primarily the zoning and sub-
division ordinances. The City is also aware of the benefits
of pre-planned "industrial parks" that are becoming more
common in other areas. It will be to the City's advantage to
ensure that all new development is well-planned, compatible
with the surroundings, and designed and landscaped to provide
an attractive, as well as functional, addition to the community.
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4(a)POLICIES: Ensure through the Plan Review process, Section 8 ~
of the Zoning Ordinance, that all new development ~
will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
will be of the highest physical and aesthetic quality.
4(b) Encourage the development of coordinated commercial
or industrial projects, such as "industrial parks",
in accordance with Section 10, Planned Development,
of the Zoning Ordinance. -
4(c) Ensure that all new development is in conformance
with applicable state and federal requirements as
well as with City codes.
4(d) Ensure through the review process that plans for
new development are coordinated with existing and
potential development of adjacent properties to
avoid obstacles to future development on adjacent lots,
5. Promotional Activities:
Various entities of state government are involved in
promotional activities, as well as referral of prospective
developers or businesses to communities having the qualities
they are looking for. The City of Phoenix may also become
more involved in promotional activities. However, because of.
budgetary limitations, the City is not proposing to attempt "--'.'
an all-out promotional campaign to attract economic development
There are, however, low-cost activities that can be pursued by'
the City in an 'attempt to make Phoenix more visible as a viable
development location, and to provide necessary factual informa-
tion to those who need it.
POLICIES: 5(a) Contact and request assistance from state
agencies, including the Dept. of Economic
Development and Dept. of Transportation, to
gain contact with firms seeking to relocate.
5(b) Develop a community brochure or "fact sheet"
outlining the city's general characteristics,
locational benefits, development opportunities,
and other information of interest to developers
and firms seeking a location in Southern Oregon.
5(c) Contact various chambers of commerce to investigate
opportunities to participate in economic develOpment
promotional activities on the regional level.
Economic development doesn't happen automatically. The succes~
of Phoenix in implementing its economic development goals and
policies will depend largely upon its own initiative and persevera '
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SECTION V.
NATURAL RESOURCES
CONTENTS
UNIVERSIIY. OF.
~IIG n4 1993
OREGON UBIlAIlY
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INTRODUCTION ...................................... V-I
GOAL 15 SUMMARY
GOAL 16 SUMMARY
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PHYSICAL SETTING •..•...••. ;..................... V-2
SOILS & LAND QUALITY V-2
MINERAL & AGGREGATE RESOURCES ....•.•••••...... V-4
FISH & WILDLIFE HABITATS ..................... V-4
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WATER AREAS V-7
ENERGY SOURCES V-1
NATtJRA.L AREAS "............ V-7
SCENIC VIEWS V-7
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CULTURAL AREAS & HISTORIC SITES .....•". . . . .• . • • V-7
OPEN SPACE NEEDS ............................... V-S
CLIMATE ............•.•..•..........•.•••....•. v-a
WATER QUALITY V-9
AIR QUALITY ..•.•..•..........•.......•.••••.•. V-IO
ESEE CONSIDERATIONS
• CULTURAL~
• HISTORIC AREAS
• NATURAL AREAS
• OPEN SPACE
• SCENIC AREAS
• WI LOERNESS AREAS
• WATER QUALITY
• AIR QUALITY
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NATURAL RESOURCES POLICIES ...••..•..•••......• V-IS
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I Section V.
NATURAL RESOURCES
INTRODUCTION
This section of the Comprehensive Plan is intended to address all
major natural resources in the Phoenix area, establish related policies,
and to satisfy the requirements of statewide planning goals .5 and '6.
GOAL • 5 SUMMARY
Statewide Planning Goal '5 is:
"To conserve open space and protect: 114 tural
and scenic resources."
The City is required to provide programs that will (1) insure open
space, (2) protect scenic and historic areas and natural resources for
future generations, and (3) promote healthy and visually attractive environ-
ments in harmony with the natural landscape character. The City i6 also
required to inventory the location, quality and quantity of all major resources
found in the area. These resources are to be managed in a -.anner that will
protect their original character. Where conflicting uses have been identified
the economic. social, environmental and energy consequences of the conflicting
uses shall be determined and programs developed to achieve the goai. To....ard the
end of this section is an assessment of these "ESEE consequences".
The follo....ing definitions are important to this section of the Plan:
CULTURAL AREA
religious,
and. social
An area characterized by evidence of an ethnic,
or social group ....ith distinctive traits, beliefs,
forms.
HISTORIC AREAS - Lands ....ith sites, structures and objects that have
local, regional, state....ide or national historical significance.
NATURAL AREA - Land and water that has substantially retained its
natural character and land and ....ater that. although altered
in character. is important as habitats for plant, anillal or
marine life,' for the study of its natural historical. scientific
or paleontological features, or for the appreciation of its
natural features.
OPEN SPACE - Lands used for agricultural or forest uses. and any land
area that would, if preserved and continued in its present use:
(a) Conserve and enhance natural or scenic resources;
(b) Protect air or streams or water supply;
(c) Promote conservation of soils, wetlands, beaches or tidal marshes;
(d) Conserve landscaped areas that reduce air pollution and
enhance the value of abutting or. neighboring property;
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(e) Enhance the value to the public of abutting or neighboring
parks, forests, wildlife preserves, nature reservations
or sanctuaries, or other open space;
(f) Promote orderly urban development.
SCENIC AREAS -- Lands that are valued for their aesthetic appearance.
WILDERNESS AREAS - Areas where the earth and its communi ty of life are
untranoeled by man, where man huself is a visitor who does not
remain. It is an area of undeveloped land retaining its primeval
character and influence, without permanent improvement of human
habitation, which is protected and managed so as to preserve its
natural conditions, etc ...•
GOAL .6 SUMMARY
Statewide Planning Goal *6 is:
~To maintain and improve the quality of the air,
water and land resources of the state."
The Goal '6 guidelines go on to state that "all waste and process
discharges from future development, when combined with such discharges from
existing developments shall not threaten to violate, or violate applicable
state or federal environmental quality statutes, rules and standards. with
respect to the air, water and land resources of the applicable air sheds and
river basins described or included in state environmental quality statutes,
rules, standards, and implementation plan, such discharges shall not (1) exceed
the carrying capacity of such resources, considering long-range needs;
(2) .degrade such resourc~s; or (3) threaten the availability of such resources.
PHYSICAL SETTING
The City of Phoenix is located along Bear Creek, on the valley floor of
the bowl-shaped Bear Creek Basin. The elevation is approximately 1,500 feet
with a hill rising to about 1,690 feet. with the exception of this hill, the
topography of the community is relatively flat, but slopes gradually toward
the northeast and Bear Creek.
SOILS & LAND QUALITY
Soils in the Phoenix area range from fine-textured and fairly well-drained
loams to rocky hillsides. The best quality soils (for agriculture) are located
on the valley floor. These soils have, to a great extent, washed down from
higher elevations or have been deposited by floods along Bear Creek. Although
this is the best soil for agriculture, it is also the best location for urban
development and much of the land within the urban growth l:x>undary is coaritted
to the latter.
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The followinq ie a 8W1D4ry of the soil types found in the Phoenix area,
as mapped by Jackson County:
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PHOENIX AREA SOILS
AGRI.
CLASS
SOIL TYPE SLOPE IRR/NIRR COMMENTS
lA NEWBERG FINE SANDY LOAM 0-3. IV/II Typically wet soil with
high water table and found
in Bear Creek flood plain.
3A EVANS LOAM 0-3. IV/II Wet with high water table.
Bear Creek flood plain area.
4A MEDFORD SILTY CLAY LOJ\I! 0-3\ IV/I Small amount along both
sides of freeway.
75A CAMAS-lID'lBERG-EVANS COMPLEX 0-3\ IV/IV Low and wet soils found in
vicinity of Bear Creek and
within the Greenway area.
180 BRADER-OEBENGER LOAM 7-20' VI/IV Shallow soil to sedimentary
200 • • • rock. Found only on hill
in southeast portion of UGS.
Rock outcroppings. Used tor
limited grazing and partiall}
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covered ....ith hardwoods and
brush.
70B MANITA LOAM 2-7\ IV/II Small area east of the free-
way, partly in orchard use.
55B RUCH SILT LOJ\I! 2-7\ IV/II Much of the vestern urban-
izable area consists of this
soil and is in use as small
hobby farms and homesites.
71.B SELMAC VARIANT SILTY CLAY LOAM 3-7\ IV/III Seasonally vet in spots.
High shrink-swell clay sub-
stratum that vill affect
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stability ....here exposed .
Temporarily perched ground-
vater may need drainage.
Found on hill at south City
limits. North side of hill
has been developed for low-
density residential use.
Although there are existing agricultural uses within the present Urban
Growth Boundary, these uses are marginal at b.:!st and all areas within the UGB
have been determined to be needed for the City's future grovth. Agricul.tural
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soils are adversely impacted by the effects of past development, by high ground
water that has tormed marshes and wet areas, and by urban encroachment. The
few orchards that have survived are not expected to last long. They are older
orchards and their economic feasibility is declining. Newer replacement orchards
are being planted in better locations, often on hillsides that have better soil
drainage and lower frost damage.
The soils in the Phoenix UGB are suitable for urban development •. Even
the hillside areas are fairly stable and, according to the County's soil
scientist, are suitable for low-density residential development of the type
proposed in this Comprehensive Plan.
MINERAL & AGGREGATE RESOURCES
The only area having a significant potential for the ~n1ng of mineral
resources or the extraction of aggregate is the floodplain of Bear Creek. This
are is publicly owned and is wi thin the Bear Creek Greenway, an area currently
being developed by Jackson County and affected communities for recreation and
natural preservation. Bear Creek has a history of mining and prospecting and
these activities are continuing in accordance with state and federal regulations.
The City of Phoenix has developed a BOG, Bear Creek Greenway, zoning district to
include this area and to provide for mining and aggregate resource extraction,
but in a manner that will have minimal adverse impacts on the natural environment.
FISH & WILDLIFE HABITATS
The Bear Creek Greenway corridor passes through the center of the Phoenix
urban growth boundary area, paralleling Highway 99 and the Interstate 5 Freeway.
This corridor is mostly wooded, not easily accessible in most areas, and is the
only significant area of natural habitat that remains in the area. The City's
BCG zone and the County's Bear Creek Greenway Plan are consistent in their efforts
to manage this fragile area in a manner that will ensure the preservation of the
natural environment for generations to come. These preservation efforts will also
help to ensure the protection of existing wildlife habitats.
Large wildlife, such as deer, elk or bear, are not generally found in the
Phoenix area, although it is not uncommon for black-tailed deer to venture into
the area and wander through the Greenway area. Bear tracks have been found along
Bear Creek in the Talent area, but this is very rare and there are no known bear
habitats in the Phoenix area.
Upland game and waterfowl are prevalent in the Phoenix area, including the
ringneck pheasant, valley quail, morning dove and ducks. Their habitats include
the Bear Creek Greenway area and other brushy areas along Coleman and Anderson
Creeks, other tributaries, and farm or orchard lands. Some of these species have
been known to cause considerable d~ge to agricultural crops, as well as home
gardens.
Water areas, particularly along Bear, Anderson and Coleman Creeks are the
homes of such furbearing animals as the river otter, mink. DlUSkrat, beaver and
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, raccoon. Small animals associated with the agricultural areas and vooded hill-
sides include skunks, foxes, coyote, weasel aDd an occasional bobcat. These
types of animals are probably in the greatest danger of urban encroachment and
will be forced to move further to the east into the most distant hills as urban
development occurs. These are not considered endangered species aDd, in most
cases, are also not compatible with the human habitat. Beaver cause considerable
damage to streams and irrigation canals with their dams, which can bloek the
normal flows and result in flooding. Beaver also destroy fruit and ornamental
trees that are placed near these waterways for purposes other than dams. Skunks
and raccoons often visit domestic gardens and lawns and prey on fowl. Muskrats
sometimes tunnel into the banks of irrigation canals, damage yard areas and dams
for private ponds. These and other animals, such as moles, gophers, etc., ~ill
not be significantly threatened by the gradual expansion of Phoenix. They ~ill
have a place to live within the Bear Creek Greenway and, if that isn't sufficient,
there are miles of open agricultural and natural areas surrounding the community.
The Bear Creek Valley is considered a significant stop-over area along
the north-south flyway of many bird species. The Bear Creek Greenway area is
especially attractive as a place to stop, rest and feed and is an ideal habitat
for many song birds. In addition to these, sane Northern Bald Eagles, which are
on the Oregon Threatened Species List, have made Bear Creek their home, although
it is not kno....n if any eagle habitats are specifically located in the Phoenix
area.
According to the Bear Creek Greenway Plan, the suitability of any stream
for fish production is dependent on (1) accessibility to adult fish, (2) spawning
success, (3) food supply, (4) cover, (5) rearing areas, and (6) vater quality.
Bear Creek is sufficient in size and environmental quality to have all of these
features and, therefore, also has fish, including a resident trout population:
However, irrigation drawdown during the summer months makes trout habitation
in the lower portions of the creek virtually i1lIpossible. To correct this
problem, various affected agencies have been worki.ng together on policies and
procedures related to minimum stream flows in attempts to stabilize the flows
and. ensure an improved fish habitat. Bear Creek and some tributaries support
runs of Winter Steelhead, Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon, in addition to trout.
However, these rvns have declined. Fish are particularly sensitive to the
quantity and quality of water. The fish habitats have been adversely affected
over the past few decades by such activities as over-appropriation of water for
irrigation, unregulated gravel removal, channel alterations, removal or damage
to stream bank vegetation, sedimentation and erosion, and the use of pesticides
and other chemicals. Also, as urbanization continues along Bear Creek, urban
runoff increases and carries all sorts of contaminants into the creek, from
chemicals to gasoline and 'oil from parking lots and streets.
The City has a long list of the many mammals, birds, wildlife, and fish
that inhabit the area. This list is not included in the Plan because of its
length, but is available for review at City Ball. According to the Bear Creek
Greenway Plan document, Bear Creek and its riparian habitats include seventeen
species of amphibians, eleven species of game fish, seven species of non-game
fish, eighteen species of reptiles, seventy species of mammals, and at least
168 species of birds. By far the majority of these reside within the Bear Creek
Greenway, which makes this environmental corridor the primary focus of attention
for protec~ion and preservation in the Phoenix area.
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HYPOTHETICAL LIST OF
MAMMALS, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
FOUND ALONG BEAR CREEK
o Possibly Present
• Likely to be Present
MAMMALS
• Shre'li Mole
• Broad-footed Mole
o Townsend Mole
• Trowbridge Shrew
• Wandering Shrew
• Pallid Bat
• Big Bro....n Bat
o Silver-haired Bat
• Red Bat
• Hoary Bat
• California Myotis
• Long-eared Myotis
• Fringed Myotis
• Long-legged Hyotis
• Little Brawn Hyotis
• Yuma Myotis
o Townsend Big-eared Bat
• Mexican Free-tailed Bat
• Black-tailed Hare
• Brush Rabbit ..
o Mountain Beaver
• Beaver
• Porcupine
o Yellow-pine Chipmunk
o Townsend Chipmunk
• Northern Flying Squirrel
• Western Gray Squirrel
• Muskrat
o Calif. Red-backed Vole
• Oregon/Creeping Vole
• calif. Meado.... Vole
o Townsend Vole
• Dusky-footed Woodrat
o Bushy-tailed Woodra t
• Harvest Mouse
• Deer Mouse
• Pinon Mouse
• Beechy Ground Squirrel
• Botta Picket Gopher
o Pacific Jumping House
• House Mouse
• Black Rat
• Norway Rat
o Ringtail or Hiner's cat
• Coyote
• Mountain Lion or Cougar
• Bobcat
• Long-tailed Weasel
• Mink
• River Otter
• Raccoon
• spotted Skunk/Civet Cat
• Striped Skunk
• Black Bear
o Red Fox
• Grey Fox
• Black-tailed Deer
REPTILES
• Western Pond Turtle
• Western Fence Lizard
o Sagebrush Lizard
• Southern Alligator Lizard
o Northern Alligator Lizard
• Western Skink
• Rubber Snake
• Common Garter Snake
o Western Terrestrial
Garter Snake
• Western Aquatic
Gar ter Snake
o Northwestern Garter Snake
• Ring-necked Snake
• Sharp-tailed Snake
o Striped Whipsnake
• Racer
• Gopher Snake
• Common Xing Snake .~
• Mountain ling Snake
• Western Rattlesnake-
AMPHIBIANS
• Western Toad
• Pacific Tree Frog
• Yellow-legged Frog
o Red-legged Frog
• Bullfrog
• Long-toed Salamander
o Pacific Giant Salamander
• Rough-skinned Newt
o Del Norte salamander
o Ensatina
SOURCE: Stephen P. Cross
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WATER AREAS
The Phoenix area does not include any lakes or other major water areas.
The only natural water areas are Bear Creek, Calecan Creek. Anderson Creek and
other minor tributaries. Bear Creek is discussed in several sections of this
Plan and is considered the most significant water resource and environmental
area within the UGB. Further discussion of the quality of ....ater is contained
later in this section.
ENERGY SOURCES
The Phoenix area does not contain any known quantities of fossil fuels
such as coal, nor is the wind frequent or strong enough to make ....ind power
feasible. Bear Creek runs fairly flat through Phoenix and the potential for
hydroelectric generation is not considered feasible at this time. The only
major energy source readily available to Phoenix residents is solar. The potential
for solar usage is discussed in Section IX (Energy Conservation) of this Plan.
NATURAL AREAS
The Bear Creek Greenway is considered a natural environmental corridor
of local and regional significance and pASses through the center of the Phoenix
urban growth boundary "area. As discussed in other sections, the County has
developed and adopted a master plan for the preservation and recreational use
of the Greenway and the City has prepared a zoning district for local protection
and management cpnsistent with the County's plan. Further discussion of the
recreational aspects of this area is included in Section XII (Recreation) of
this Plan. ..
SCENIC VIEWS
Being located on the floor of the valley, Phoenix residents and visitors
enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. wi thin the community itself, there
are no particular views or vistas that are significant enough to warrant protection
through City ordinances or visual easements of any kind .. The City encourages the
planting of landscaping and trees, which often block views of surrounding mountains.
However, the benefits of such landscaping and trees to local residents and the
appearance of the cOlIlDunity tends to override the importance of mountain views,
which are readily available by walking a short distance in most cases anyway.
There are no designated. o~ potential scenic highways in the phoenix area.
CULTURAL AREAS & HISTORIC SITES
AI though it is known tha t Indians once frequented areas of the valley
floor, especially along the Bear Creek corridor, no known Indian sites or other
archeological sites exist in the Phoenix area. The City does have a number of
historical buildings, which are described in Section VI (Historic Resources) of
this Plan. Related policies are also included in that section of the Plan.
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( OPEN SPACE NEEDS
Section XII (Recreation) outlines the City's policies regarding the
future provision of lands for open space and recreational needs. The only
significant area proposed to remain in its natural state as protected open
space is the Bear Creek Greenway. Since this natural corridor will pass
through the center of Phoenix, it will provide a visual relief from the urban
environment in ~ very centralized and effective location. Rural agricultural
lands, hills and mountains surround the community and will provide additional
open space opportunities for pleasure walking, bicycling, jogging. sightseeing
and other activities of Phoenix residents who may desire to be in that type of
rural "open space" environment. Parks, school fields and playgrounds, and other
urban open areas will also be available within easy reach of all residents.
CLIMATE
The climate should be considered a very important natural resource of
Phoenix and the entire Roque Valley. This part of Southern Oregon enjoys a
moderate but distinctive climate .....ith marked seasonal characteristics. Late
tall, winter and early spring months are generally damp, cloudy, and cool and
under the influence of marine air fran the .....est. Late spring, sUDIler and early
fall are gene;-ally .....arm, dry and sunny and make this area exceptionally attractive
to tourists, as .....ell as local residents ..mo enjoy camping, hiJdll9, mating, and
the many other outdoor recreational activities that are available.
The rain shadow of -the Siskiyou Mountains and Coast Range results in a
relatively light annual rainfall, most of which falls during the .....inter season.
Occasional light summer fa.infall is brought by thunderstorm activity which
primarily affects the mountain areas (and is often the cause of lightening-
caused forest fires). Snowfall is quite heavy in the surrounding mountains
during the .....inter months, providing an adequate .....ater supply for summer irrigation
and domestic use during the dry summer months. Snowfall on the valley floor is
very infrequent, .....ith accumulations lasting only a fe..... hours in most cases.
Annual precipitation throughout Jackson County ranges from a low of
about 18 inches to a high in the mountainous areas of the cascades of over 60
inches. The Phoenix area averages between 20 and 25 inches per year.
The temperature range is also moderate in the valley. Winter average
daily minimum temperatures are slightly below freezing in December and January.
Summer average temperatures are slightly belo..... 90 degrees .....ith occasional days
of 100+ degrees. High temperatures are always accompanied by lOW' huaidity, and
hot days in sWIIDer generally give .....ay to cool nights as cooler air drains down
the mountain slopes into the valley. This ensures fairly comfortable weather.
Winds are generally light in the valley and prevail from the south during
the winter and. from the north during the swmner. The light winds, along .....ith the
surrounding mountains, contribute to the valley's air pollution problem, which
will be discussed later.
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( WATER QUALITY
Water follows a never-ending hydrologic cycle of precipitation,
evaporation, transpiration, and runoff. Water is used and re-used and
changes its form, but continues through the cycle. Man uses water for both
"consumptive" and "nonconsurnptive" uses. Consumptive uses are those that
take water for domestic use, irrigation, municipal or industrial uses and
do not return i~ to the source. Nonconsumptive uses result in minimal damage
to water resources, such as for hydroelectric power generation, fish ladders,
water recreation. etc.
An important "consumptive" use of water has been the use of wells for
domestic water and irrigation. Wells tap the groundwater that fills the open
spaces in the soils and rocks beneath the surface of the ground. This water
has been available for such uses for generations, but is an unknown quantity
and could be depleted. Groundwater is also adversely affected by human usage
and polluting activities. This has been d~nstrated throughout the County by
many wells either going dry or being contaminated in various ways.
Water can become contaminated at any point in the hydrologic cycle. Acid
rain is not yet a local problem, but is a good example of how the water cycle
can be affected by pollutants in the air, or transmitted to the air through
evaporation or other means. Pesticides, herbicides and other poisons that are
commonly spread over the land for various reasons also affect the quality of
water, particularly groundwater. These are often washed into drainage ditches,
creeks, river, lakes, or percolate into the ground with rain water. Eventually
they find their way into the groundwater system where they can remain for years,
depending on the characteristics of the chemicals involved. As additional
chemicals are used over the years, they too seep into the ground, compounding
the problem underground where it is least visible but very damaging. A source
of groundwater contamination that is most prevalent in the Phoenix area is that
of failing septic systems and other methods of improperly disposing of wastes.
Also, storm drain systems that are designed to carry rain water runoff into the
nearby creeks are sometimes used for the dumping of waste liquids. They also
carry urban runoff from streets and parking areas that often contains gasoline,
oil, and other materials.
Water quality problems are usually classified as "point" or -nonpoint"
sources. A "point" source is defined as a discharge into a stream, river, etc.,
by way of direct conveyance such as a pipe, ditch, channel. or sewage treatment
plant. A "nonpoint" source is less specific and includes discharges from timber
and agricultural activities, construction, mining activities, urban storm drains,
and other sources that cannot easily be pinpointed. Therefore, nonpoint sources
of pollution are widespread and much more difficult to control than point sources.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead agency .....i th the
primary responsibility for managing water quality in the State under the authority
of applicable federal and state statutes, rules. and standards. This includes
long-range planning, current planning, permit procedures, regulation of waste
discharges and other activities. The DEQ has established plans and objectives
aimed at water quality, and programs for the prevention and control of pollution.
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Nonpoint sources of water pollution have been regulated by the DEQ
under the authori ty of the Federal 208 Program in the past. Locally, the
Rogue Valley Council of Governments is the agency responsible for the development
and implementation of local programs. RVCOG has a wa ter quali ty coordina tor on
its staff to develop and implement these plans and programs. Studies and related
activities and local coordination have produced the "Agricultural Water Quality
Management Plan tor Jackson County", which is the basis for improvemen~ activities
in the valley. In addition, this effort has continually monitored various creeks,
tracked down pollution "point" sources, corrected those problems, and has worked
toward general water quality improvement throughout the valley. Procedures have
also been established to coordinate area emergency teams to deal with "spills"
that occasionally occur and threaten waterways or groundwater.
Although the RVCOG water quality program has been federally furded, to
a large extent, in the past, grant funds have dwindled and the continuation of
this program will depend largely on local funding in the future. The Clean
Water Act is currently being reviewed and modified. It is possible that this
area could receive some federal funds in the future to continue this program, but
there is no guarantee at the present time. Water quality is dealt with most
effectively at the regional level and, in most cases, small cities such as
Phoenix have neither the staff expertise nor the budget to deal effectively with
such regional issues.
The quality and quantity of Phoenix' domestic water supply is adequate
to accoIrll\odate the needs of future development, as outlined in this Plan. More
detail on the water supply is provided in Section VIII (Public Facilities and
Services). The quality of the groundwater and water in local creeks is less
safe from pollution and deterioration. The City's efforts to cooperate with
Jackson County in the implementation of the Bear Creek Greenway Plan will help
to ensure the quality of ,Bear Creek and its natural vegetation and habitats.
The extension of City sewer lines to provide for new and newly-annexed develop-
ment will help to eliminate existing septic systems. Extension of water lines
will reduce the area's reliance of the groundwater supply and may allow it to
gradually build back up. There are also other activities that the City can
undertake, promote, or require of City "residents that will also have positive
effects on water .quality and quantity. These are included in the policies at
the end of this section.
AIR QUALITY
As previously discussed, Phoenix is centrally located within a natural
bas;n surrounded by mountains which tend to restrict air circulatioD and the
dispersal of contaminants that are generated within the valley.
A nationwide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) survey of air pollution
potential identified southern Oregon interior valleys as having one of the
highest potentials for pollutant buildup in the united States. This is due to
a combination of low wind speed, frequent inversions that limit vertical air
circulation, and the topography of the valley. Problems in the forms of winter
fog and summer "smog" result when contaminants cannot be dispersed and accumulat~
near the valley· floor. "
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Vehicle emissions, industrial exhaust, wood and waste burning and eoil
disruption associated with urbanization all add to the air pollution problem.
Several contaminants including carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and
particulates are serious problems in the Bear Creek valley. Another problem
is "emeg", measured now as ozone, which results when sunlight reacts with HC
and oxides ot nitrogen (NOx). As a result of serious violations of State and
Federal standards, the Bear Creek Valley has been designated an Air Quality
Maintenance Area (AQMA) by the EPA, which has also directed that local steps
be taken to reduce air pollution and to plan future gT'O'oo'th in a manner that
will not cause further deterioration of the air quality.
Air quality analyses are performed by Jackson county and the Department
of Environmental Quality. A March 1980 update of the document entitled
Background Information on Air Quality summarized the air quality of this area,
listed adopted Federal, State and local standards and the degree of violation
for each pollutant. Because of the locations of the air quality monitoring
devices, a detailed analysis of the air quality in the Phoenix vicinity is not
possible at this time. However, based on the data in the Air Quality report,
the following conclusions pertain to the Phoenix area as well as other areas
within the AQHA:
1. The Medford-Ashland AQHA has a high potential for air
stagnation and the accumulation of air pollutants.
Visibility reduction is a frequent and severe problem.
2. Total suspended particulate matter exceeds the State and
Federal standards in the Medford, Central Point and White
City areas, but not the Phoenix area. The primary sources
of these particulates are industry, paved road dust, and
residential wood burning.
3. All coaanuniti~s within the AQMA are affected by ozone. The
primary sources are industry and motor vehicles, which are
sources of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds,
which react in the presence of sunlight to form ozone.
4. The responsibility for controlling air pollution is shared by
the local, state and federal governments. Jackson County is
responsible for controlling mobile sources in County areas
and the DEQ enforces all industrial pollution control rules
in the County. The Federal government sets nationwide air
quality standards and regulations. however, the states and
local governments may adopt more stringent standards and
regulations if they wish.
5. Air quality sampling is performed daily at locations within
the AQMA. Additional air monitoring stations are needed to
provide further information regarding the levels of air
pollution. the transportation of air pollutants, and the
effectiveness of air pollution control measures, including
those at the local level.
6. Phoenix does not have the serious CO violations that are found
in the downtown area of Medford. However, the standards are
being exceeded occasionally in Phoenix also.
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( 7. About 90 percent of co is distributed by motor vehicles.
It is anticipated that any increase in traffic associated
....ith anticipated population or industrial growth ....il1
aggravate the existing CO levels.
8. Since we have no control over the weather, temperature
inversions and resulting air stagnation ....ill continue to
occur in this valley.
Although it would be impossible to clean the air of all contaminants,
a more practical goal of the community might be "to ensure the maintenance
of existing air quality while striving to achieve federal, state and local
air quality standards." A number of air quality related policies are included
in the policies portion of this Plan section.
It is expected that the implementation of air quality maintenance
measures wl11 involve primarily motor vehicle, burning, and industrial sources.
Jackson County recently prepared an Inspection , Maintenance (IkM) Program for
the inspection of automobiles. This program was sul1Ditted for voter approval
and failed by a nearly 3 to 1 margin. Because of the failure on the part of
local government in this area to effectively deal with air quality, the EPA
may soon mandate certain actions and/or implement economic sanctions as a
penalty for noncompliance. Motor vehicles will continue to be a target for
nev programs.
Industrial sources of pollution require evaluation and permits from the
Department of Environmental Quality. In addition, the Jackson County Environ-
mental Quality Commission adopted the Medford-Ashland Offset Rule in 1979. This
rule requires a new sourfe of emissions to provide and demonstrate proportional
reductions in existing pollution in the air shed. Major increases in existing
sources are also included and the rule applies to sources that have the potential
to emit five tons per year, 50 pounds per day, or ten pouoos per hour of
particulate matter. The offset rule applies to sources_ that have the potential
to emit 20 tons per year or 200 pounds per day of volatile organic compounds
as well. Phoenix may be able to make use of this system also, to ensure that
new industries that may wish to locate here are either relatively emission-free
or that they provide air quality improvements in proportion to anticipated
increases by that new imustry. The CEQ would approve such plans.
In conclusion, air quality improvements in the Phoenix area will require
cooperative efforts between the City, County, DEQ, and possibly the EPA in order
to make progress toward established standards. Since urban growth will have a
long-range impact on our air quality, the City's land use planning decisions
related to the types am densities of growth are very important, especially as
they pertain to motor vehicle transportation. The City has designed the Compre-
hensive Plan to include an efficient circulation system of streets and highways,
and has included the highest densities of residential develo~nt in close
proximity to mass transit (bus) routes and shopping areas. These and many other
considerations ",ill help to reduce the reliance on the private automobile, will
increase mobility, and ",ill result in the coordinated and efficient growth of
the conmuni ty.
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ESEE CONSIDERATIONS
This section of the Plan has identified and described all the
significant natural resources in the Phoenix area. In accordance with the
require=ents of statewide planning goal *5, the City must also identify any
conflicting uses that may affect the management of these natural resources.
Where conflicts are identified, the City is required to determine the ~conomic,
social, environmental and energy (ESEE) consequences of the conflicts and to
develop programs that will achieve the goal. The following is this ESEE
assessment.
CULTURAL AREAS
No specific areas characterized by evidence of an ethnic,
religious, or social group with distinctive traits, beliefs,
or social forms are known to exist in the Phoenix planning area.
HISTORIC AREAS
Section VI (Historic Resources) of this Comprehensive Plan includes
the City's inventory and assessment of historic buildings aDd sites.
Potential ESEE consequences are as follow:
Economic: There may be conflicts between the cultural or community
value of a building or site and the economic value of that site for
some other use, as proposed by the owner or potential developer.
The City's intention is not to take away the economic potential of
private property, but to ensure that all options are carefully con-
sidered prior to any action, including opportunities for preservation
or relocation of the structure. .
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Environmental: No environmental conflicts noted.
Social: The importance of an historic building or site to the
community, as a whole, might be considered a social conflict, if
that structure is being threatened in some way. Historical ties
are important to the social fabric of the community but are not
vital to health and safety or other current considerations. It will
not be known exactly how strongly the community feels about anyone
site or structure until that structure is threatened. The City is
establishing the framework now to ensure that procedures exist when
such actions take place.
Energy: In its efforts to weatherize and ensure energy-efficient
construction,. the City must be careful to make exceptions for some
historical structures, when weatherization may affect the basic
design or character of the structure. This is not a problem, consider-
ing the small number of affected structures in the collmWlity, and it
will be at the discretion of the owner whether or not to weatherize.
NATURAL AREAS
The only significant natural area in the Phoenix UGB is the Bear
Creek Greenway corridor which passes through the center of the area
fran southeast to northwest, parallel to Highway 99 and 1-5 Freeway.
As stated in this ·section, the County has developed a Bear Creek
Greenway Plan for the long-range protection and recreational develop-
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c-- ment of this corridor, and the City has developed a BeG, Bear CreekGreenway, zoning district which is consistent with the County's Plan.
The Greenway is now well protected, but the tollowing ESEE conflicts
must be addressed:
Economic: All the land within the Greenway is owned (or being
negotiated) by public Agencies, primarily the County or State and
these lands are designated for environmental preservatio~with
minimal development .. The protection and proper development of the
Greenway could greatly improve the image of Phoenix and its recreational
opportunities, and could result in economic benefits to the community.
There are no apparent economic conflicts.
Social: The Greenway, and natural environmental areas in general, are
important to the image of the community and also to the peace and
mental health of its residents. It will provide an environment in
which urbanites can "cotrrnune with nature", relax, or exercise, and
do it within the community, within easy reach of all residents.
There are no known social conflicts with the Greenway Plan.
Environmental: The Greenway is a natural environment and is proposed
for preservation. There are no conflicts with property owners or
other interests, although mining and aggregate removal will have to
be closely monitored to prevent unnecessary damage.
Energy: No conflicts.
OPEN SPACE
Open space includes a wide variety of uses throughout the Phoenix
UGB. Within the UGB, Agricultural lands and hillsides are the
most obviou~ open spaces. Through implementation of the Comprehensive
Plan, these' areas will be needed for urban development and much of the
"open space" character will disappear.
Economic: The transition from agricultural or undeveloped lands to
urban development will be to the economic advantage of the land owner
and to the City. Agricultural lands are currently marginal or unpro-
duc~ive and are poorly located in areas more suitable for urban devel-
opment. The importance for urban uses far outweighs the importance
for continued agriculture or "open space" land uses.
Social: Urbanization of open spaces within the UGB is planned and is
needed to provide for urban opportunities, such as housing, coltCercial,
jobs, schools, etc. These social benefits outweigh the loss of these
open spaces ..
Environmental: The City and UGB of Phoenix are surrounded by agri-
cultural am open space lands with views of the surrounding mountains.
The loss of agricu1.tural open space within the OGB will have a very
miniroal impact and is not considered significant. Urban open space,
in the form of school facilities, parks, etc., will provide for local
open space needs in accordance with City standards.
Energy: The energy implications of urban-centered grO'Wth are much
more desirable than is the retention of those areas in open space
rather than energy-efficient urban areas, as planned. There are no
apparent energy-related conflicts pertaining to open space.
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SCENIC AREAS
All lands that are of significant value for their scenic qualities
lie outside the Phoenix UGB, with the exception of the Bear Creek
Greenway, which has been discussed previously. There are no apparent
ESEE conflicts pertaining to scenic areas.
WILDERNESS AREAS
The Bear Creek Greenway comes closest to the definition of wilderness
area. The Greenway's development and protection plans are aimed at
the preservation of its natural qualities, including animal, fish,
and bird habitats and natural vegetation. As discussed under the
heading of "Natural Areas", any ESEE conflicts are very minimal and
already accommodated in the Greenway Plan and City zoning district.
WATER QUALITY
As discussed in the Water Quality portion of this section of the Plan,
prog-rams aimed at maintaining or illlproving water quality are most
appropriately carried out at the County or regional level. The
valley's groundwater and creek waters were identified as the most
important targets of action and various programs are already under
way to accomplish related objectives. At the local level, clean
water is extremely important to the social and environmental
interests of the community, and related activities should be higher
priority than private economic interests.
Economic: It sometimes costs money to ensure clean water. Residents
may be required to install sewer lines instead of septic systems, and
storm drains, and water lines to replace wells. These will help to
clean up the water, but will be costly. These requirements, however,
have already been determined to be necessary and programs are in
effect to mandate these types of improvements in efforts to ensure
the highest possible quality of water.
Social: Clean water is vital to the public health and safety and is
also important to future community growth. Efforts to clean the water
sources will benefit society as a whole with few social conflicts.
Environmental: The quality of water in the local creeks is very
important to the fish habitats, vegetation, and general quality of
these waterways. Efforts to clean the water will benefit the environ-
ment considerably. No significant conflicts are expected.
Energy: There are no apparent energy conflicts related. to water
quality in the Phoenix area. An indirect benefit may result when
farmers apply better management practices to irrigation procedures
that prove to be more energy-efficient and cost-effective.
AIR QUALIT'i
As discussed, Phoenix is located within the Medford-Ashland AQMA
and will be affected by future actions to reduce the levels of air
pollutants. The City's land use plan is based, in part, on energy
efficiency and reducing the reliance on the automobile, which viII
also help reduce the air pollution levels. There may be ESEE con-
sequences of actions taken by the City or other entities in efforts
to improve the air quality, as follow:
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( Economic: Clean air will mean economic costs to many. possiblyincluding major industries and the owners of motor vehicles.
Industries will be required to have expensive filters or other
types of air cleaning systems. Programs such as "Inspection and
Maintenance" (11M) will force individuals to keep their cars tuned
and properly maintained, which will cost them money but may also
prolong the life of their automobiles. Another consideration is
that some major industries may be prohibited from locating i~ this
valley because they cannot meet air quality requirements. This could
be considered an economic loss in terms of dollars and jobs, but is
overshadowed by the importance of clean air to the health of the
populace. No programs are necessary at this time in Phoenix to
counteract any adverse economic consequences of actions to clean up
the air.
Social:
in this
related
Although poor air quality could slo~ the rate
valley, there appear to be no significant social
to air quality efforts.
of growth
impacts
Environmental: Poor air quality affects humans and the general
environment in ~hich we live, making the area les~ healthy than
it could (or should) be. There are no apparent aspects of the
air quality improvement efforts that would conflict in any way with
the local or regional environment (natural). Clean air will benefit
the natural environment and retention and improvement of the environ-
ment will, in turn, help to filter and clean the air.
Ener9Y: Because of ~e topography and climate of this valley, it
~ill probably take addi tional energy to clean the air and maintain
its cleanlines~. Industrial filters will require energy to operate;
debris that might have previously been burned will haye to be hauled
to a landfill; dusty dirt roads will be paved to reduce particulates;
and other efforts will require additional energy. at least over a
short term. The expenditures of this energy. is considered worthwhile
if it accomplishes the objectives, since clean air is one of the
highest priorities of this valley.
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NOISE CONSIDERATIONS
As a community grows in size and density, is will also feel the
gradually increasing effects of noise. Increasing numbers of people,
motor vehicles, construction activity, and other characteristics of the
urban environment tend to increase noise. Today, noise is one of the
Country's major pollution problems and, if not controlled, can jeopardize
the health and well-being of those affected. Although noise has not been
a major problem 'in Phoenix (with one or two exceptions), it will become
increasingly important in planning and development decisions as the City
continues to grow.
Statewide Planning Goal *6 requires that the City address noise in
its Comprehensive Plan. Since there are several major generators of noise
in and around Phoenix, these sources of potential "noise pollution" will be
discussed so that the City will be aware of the possible effects in the
future. The primary intent of this section is to provide an informational
discussion of noise and its impacts so that future land use and development
decisions can be made in an appropriate and knowledgeable manner.
NOISE CHARACTERISTICS & MEASUREMENT
"Noise" might be generally defined as "undesirable sound" and is often
a matter of taste or preference, which makes regulation difficult at
tilnes. For example, a loudly-amplified music recording that is very
entertaining for one person, may be annoying to his neighbor. In
efforts to deal with such problems, various agencies have developed
standards for monitoring noise and have also expanded local ordinances
to include noise ~estrictions.
Noise is measured with meters that come in various scales. Probably
the scale used most often is the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL)
which is based on the noise measurement (decibel) as deisgnated by the
symbol "dB", and adJusted for the human ear. This is known as "A-weighting"
(dBA), through which the acoustical signal is detected by the microphone
and then filtered to heavily weight those portions of the noise which are
most annoying to the human ear.
Typical noise levels in Phoenix generally range from a low of about
30 dBA (very low) to 100 dBA (very high) and occasionally higher. The
Table of Sound Levels (Fig. V-4) on the following page lists the decibel
ranges and examples of the types of sources that might create each noise
situation in a typical urban environment.
In contrast to the obvious noises with known sources, there is a large
class of intermediate sounds, usually referred to as ·ambient· or "back-
ground" noise. These sounds are not always noticed, but are usually
present. Since ambient noise is a large mixture of individual noises
from many sources, it is ilnpossible to control effectively and often in-
creases as the size and density of the community increases.
Sounds that exceed the ambient background noise levels are called
V-IS
Vacuum Cleaner
Bedroom Air Conditioner
Electric Furnace
Power Lawnmower
Light Traffic at 100 feet
Quiet Residential Area at Night
Leaves Rustling
Garbage oi sposa1
Passenger Car, 65 mph at 25 feet
Air Conditioning Unit at 50 feet
Normal Conversation
Motorcycle at 50 feet
Prop. Aircraft at 1000 ft. alt.
Diesel Train at 50 feet
T.V. audio
Dishwasher
Jet Take-Off at 1000 feet
RELATED COMMUNITY NOISE
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Rock 'n Roll Band
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DECIBEL
LEVEL
Moderately
Loud
Quiet
Threshold
of Heari ng
Just
Audible
Very
Quiet
Uncomfort"-
ably Loud
Threshold
of Pain
Very Loud
f
Fig_ V-4
TABLE OF SOUND LEVELS
Source:
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
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"intrusive" sounds. These intrude through the ambient levels and are
usually easily to identify. Examples might include automobile horns,
squealing tires, loudspeakers, construction equipment, a train going
through town, a police siren, etc. Although some of these sounds may
already be prohibited in Phoenix by City or traffic codes, they are very
difficult to control because of their temporary nature or lack of a
stationary source.
NOISE IMPACT
Noise is capable of causing detrimental physical and psychological
effects and discomfort. Noise levels above 85 dBA can contribute to
hearing loss when experienced for long durations. In 1972, Congress
enacted the Noise Control Act which authorized the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency (EPA) to publish descriptive data on the effects of noise
and establish levels of noise "requisite to protect the public health
and welfare with an adequate margin of safety." These "annoyance levels:
are as follow:
Fig. V-S
MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS
FOR ProTECTION OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
EFFECT LEVEL
Hearing Loss {health) .••.•••.•..•••• 70 dB*
,
OUtdoor Activity Interference
and Annoyance....................... 55 dB**
Indoor Activity Interference
and Annoyance ••••••.••••••••....•••• 45 dB**
* Averaged over a 24-hour period.
** Averaged over a 24-hour period with a nighttime
weighting of 10 dB (10 PM to 7 AM).
The EPA has stated that millions of people are signilicanUy impacted
by noise and many are ~sed to levels of noise that can damage their
hearing or health. The World Health Organization estimated that more
than $4 billion is spent by United States industry each year for noise-
related absenteeism, reduced efficiency, workman's compensation claims,
and mental illness. Obviously, noise levels in the workplace can be
very important to the health of the worker as well as the economics of
the company and its productivity.
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ORDINANCE NO. 682,
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO SECTION V, NATURAL RESOURCES, OF THE
PHOENIX COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE A
COMMUNITY NOISE INVENTORY, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of Phoenix prepared a Comprehensive Plan an?
implementing ~easures which were reviewed by the Department of Land Conservati
and Development and found to be in compliance with all Statewide Planning Goal.
and were acknowledged by LCDe on November 15, 1984; and
WHEREAS, Plan acknowledgement was approved with a delayed signing for
the purpose of giving the City and County additional time to complete some
remaining tasks required for compliance; and
WHEREAS, one of those tasks was a requirement that the City conduct a
Citywide noise inventory, to be included in Section V of the Comprehensive
Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Phoenix has completed the noise inventory, has
gained approval from ·the Department of Environmental Quality and LCDe, and
has advertised and conducted public hearings on the required Comprehensive
Plan amendment to include this noise inventory; now, therefore,
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THE CITY OF PHOENIX ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
are hereby adopted as an amendment to the Phoenix Comprehensive Plan document
and supercede ~d replace pages V-2l through V-26 that were originally. adopted
by Ordinance No. 576 on August 20, 1984.
Pages V-2l through V-38, as attached hereto as Exhibit "A"SECTION 1.
SECTION 2. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservati
of the public peace, health and safety of the City of Phoenix and to meet those
conditions imposed by LCDC for the acknowledgement of the Phoenix Comprehensive
Plan, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and upon its passage and approval by the City Council
and signature by the Mayor.
Passed and adopted by the City Council and signed by me in authentication
thereof this /7~ day of__Z1L~..-...s.{1~g.II.;~:Z;c.:==t..'~' 19.1d:.-.
Mayor
APPROVED:
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City'ReCobder
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Studies of sound have also determined that sound can affect body
muscles and other organs. It has been found that sounds of a short
duration over 70 dB may cause changes in the muscles and glands which
can affect the rate of heartbeat, constrict peripheral blood vessels,
alter breathing, and affect digestion. Exceptionally intense noise
levels (130 dB and greater) can result in vertigo and cardiovascular
disorders and may also produce changes in the function of th~brain,
adrenal glands, and reproductive organs. Such noise levels are rarely
reached in Phoenix.
More relevant to Phoenix are the problems related to sleep or speech
interference, especially as they affect the young. Constant noise
often adversely affects the development of speech patterns in
children and may seriously hamper school programs. Therefore, it is
especially important to ensure a noise-free environment around public
schools, libraries, and other public facilities where people meet
and communicate.
NOISE STANDARDS
Standards and guidelines for the control of noise have been developed
by several State and Federal agencies, including the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), and Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). In many cases, ~ounties and individual communities have
adopted noise ordinances that are more closely related to their
specific environments and problems.
To aid in the evaluation of noise issues, the noise ranges included
in the following table (Fig. V-6) are considered to be the maximum
acceptable for each of the various land uses. Although these are
HUD standards, the City of Phoenix may determine that more restrictive
levels should be placed on certain types of land uses, or that walls,
fences, or other buffers be installed to "attenuate" the noise that
results, from a particular source.
PHOENIX NOISE INVENTORY
Noise might be described as a "waste or process discharge", as defined
by statewide planning goal *6 (Air, Water and Land Resources Quality).
That goal also states, "All waste and process discharges from future
development, when combined with such discharges from existing develop-
ments shall not threaten to violate, or violate applicable state or
federal environmental quality statutes, rules and standards." This
means, in part, that the City of Phoenix must look at its present noise
environment, determine where the existing problems are and their levels
of severity, and also ensure that new development will not add to any
noise problems, resulting in noise levels that exceed established
standards. The City's site plan review procedure has been relied on
rather heavily to accomplish this task in the past. The Planning
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Fig. V-6
LAND USE SUITAEIIl.ITY LEVELS(
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HUD POLICY DESCRIPTION
NOIlMALLY Does not exceec. 65 Indoor environments are
ACCEPTABLE dBA more than & hours pleasant with normal buildin,
per every 24 hOU1:S. construction and outdoor en-
vironments reasonably .
acceptable for recreation anc
play, but with some noise.
NORMALLY Exceeds 65 dBA 8 More severe noise exposure
UNACCEPTABLE hours per 24 hours. making it necessary to use
unusual and costly building
construction and outdoor
barriers to make the environ-
ment tolerable.
CLEARLY Exceeds 80 dBA 60 Noise exposure is so severe
UNACCEPTABLE min. per 24 hours. that the construction costs
Exceeds 75 dBA 8 to make the indoor environ-
hours per 24 hours. ment acceptable would be pro-
hibitive and the outdoor en-
vironment would still remain
( intolerable.
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ACCEPTABLE MAXIMUM
LAND USE CNEL RANGE
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Auditoriums, Concert Halls --------------- 60 dBA
S~ngle- and MUlti-family Residemtial ----- 65 dBA
Schools, Libraries, Churches
Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Sports Arenas
Playgrounds, Parks
Golf Courses, Stables, Cemeteries -------- 70 dBA
Transient Lodging (motels)
Restaurants, Movie Theaters -------------- 75 dBA
Office Buildings ,
Retail Conunercial
Wholesale Commercial --------------------- 80 dBA
Manufacturing
Utilities
! Source:U.S. Dept. of Housing and
Urban Development
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( Commission and Site Plan Review Board have been composed of citizens
of the community who are interested in the well-being of Phoenix and
have been able to work with' developers to minimize noise for the
benefit of both the development and the community. Since Phoenix is
a relatively quiet community, noise has always been a primary concern
and steps have been taken over the years to minimize new noise sources.
In order to locate the City's primary noise problems, a "noise invento
was conducted in October, 1984, at the request of .the State Department
of Environmental Quality. DEQ has a major enforcement responsibility
in Oregon and, when necessary, can cite a person or business that is
operating in violation of noise limits. They have done that in Phoenix.
The Noise Inventory was aimed primarily at businesses in the community.
All individual businesses in Phoenix and within the UGB were listed and
were observed during a normal working or operating day to see if there
were noise emissions that could be considered a problem. Since the Citr
does not have noise measuring devices, the City Planner conducted the
survey. The determination of whether or not a business has a "potential-
noise problem took into consideration the present zoning in the vicinitr
probable future development types and densities, and other factors rela
to the Comprehensive Plan's projected growth and development.
The following several pages include the results of this inventory. Each
of the businesses or,other noise sources are also shown on the related
maps. The inventory found very few businesses in Phoenix that had noise
emissions of any level. Most businesses are small and operated indoors
with the exception of storage or large equipment, etc. Most businesse
are also commercial sales or services. The City has very little industJY
Only one busin~ss (an industrial business) was found to have a current
noise problem. Five other businesses were found to have a potential for
future problems, as will be discussed later. In addition to these, the
1-5 Freeway and Southern Pacific Railway were also found to have a
potential for noise problems, although they are not considered current
noise problems.
Interstate 5 Freeway
The 1-5 Freeway passes through the center of the urban growth boundary
and parallels the east side of Bear Creek. The 'freeway is a very im-
portant transportation asset to the community, but it also generates
noise, with a potential for increasing noise levels as traffic volumes
continue to increase over the years.
The Federal Highway Administration has established "design noise levels·
as a basis for determining noise impact along freeways. The FHWA
design noise level for residences, motels, schools, parks, churches,
hospitals, and recreation areas, is an hourly noise level of Leq 67 dBA,
which is an average or "equivalent continuous level". Noise contours,
based on this noise level, were plotted on aerial photographs and it waS
found that more than 4,000 residential dwellings are subjected to noise
above the FHWA design levels along Oregon freeways.
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( Proper community land use planning can greatly reduce the number of
noise conflicts. It will be to the benefit of Phoenix to ensure that
land use planning takes into consideration the impacts of noise and
to ensure that all new development in noise impact areas is properly
noise insulated.
At the present time, the only residential development that may be im-"
pacted by freeway noise is Bear Lake Mobile Horne Park.· The Compre-
hensive Plan prqvides ~or the future expansion of this very attractive
and popular park. When s?ch an expansion is proposed, the City will
ensure that the development is designed in such a manner that freeway
noise will have a minimal impact on the residents and so that all
homes will be within established standards. The Plan shows additional
low-density residential lands along the east side of the freeway for
future residential development. These areas will also require noise
attenuation design features. The City was very careful in limiting
these areas to low-density neighborhoods in order to minimize the
numbers of people who may be affected by freeway noise.
To a lesser degree, Holiday RV Park may be affected by freeway noise
but is not as serious as a permanent residential neighborhood would be.
The RV Park attracts much of its business directly from the freeway
traffic and that visual exposure is important to its business, thereby
offsetting any negative effects of freeway noiee.
The Pear Tree Restaurant and Truck Stop and lands -to the north of Fern
Valley Road are commercial or industrial and will be affected by noise
to a much lesser extent than would residential areas.
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Southern Pacific Railway
The SPRR rail line passes through a portion of Phoenix, parallel2ng
Colver Road. Thi~ line serves local industry and provides only freight
service to the valley. The impact of railroad noise on the community
has not been determined. However, freight traffic is generally light
and the'City has received very few complaints about train noise. Actual
noise levels and contour lines depend on a number of factors, including
the number of trains per day, their average lengths and speeds, the
gradient of the track, etc. Railroad noise contours have not been pre-
pared for the Phoenix area and, because of the very small number of
trains, this exercise would be unnecessary at this time.
The Southern Pacific Railway Company has expressed a concern about the
deficiency of suitable industrial lands (sites) in the valley that
could utilize the existing rail lines. Much of the land along the
tracks in the Phoenix area is planned and zoned for industrial use and
much of that land is already in industrial uses. If additional in-
dustrial development occurs in Phoenix along the rail line, it is possible
that railroad noise could increase as,a direct result. Another possibility
is that the railroad could eventually add passenger service again. This
could result in a larger number of regularly-scheduled trains passing
through the community at higher speeds, which would increase the noise.
"The City, however, has little impact on the railroad's operations and
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its only response to increased rail traffic would come in the form of
land use planning restrictions, although the City may push for speed
controls, better crossing signalization, or other improvements aimed
at health and safety concerns.
The City realizes that railroad noise is unavoidable and that future
development, especially residential, will have to be designed with
noise attenuation in mind when within a reasonable distance of the
tracks.' The Site Plan Review process is where this evaluation will
occur and the applicant for a new development will have the burden
of showing how his development will meet or exceed state and federal
noise standards.
The SPRR line was listed on the inventory as having a potential for
noise problems primarily because we have no way of knowing what the
future health of rail freight service and/or rail passenger transporta-
tion will be. Any significant increase in rail service to this part
of the valley will result in a noise increase in Phoenix, as it would
in any other conwunity the line passes through.
Recreational Noise
Another source of community noise, especially during daytime hours,
eminates from" recreational sources, such as ball fields, school play-
grounds, active parks and other facilities throughout the Community.
Fortunately, the activities that take place in these areas are usually
confined to daylight hours and do not often cause major problems.
Recreational noise is usually not very irritating to most people,
although some forms can produce a considerable amount of noise and
can be very intrusive, such as off-road vehicles, gas-powered model
airplanes, motorcycles, etc.
The Noise Inventory listed both the Phoenix Elementary School and
Phoenix .High School as "potential" noise problem areas. Most schools
have outdoor ~ields, playgrounds, and tracks on which students play
or have physical education classes. Although the noise levels are not
great, there is always the possibility of school-related functions
becoming an annoyance to some neighbors and occasionally the City will
get a complaint about the yelling, loud band, or other "problem".
The schools were rated as "potential" problems for other reasons as
well. Traffic generally accompanies school activities such as concerts,
open houses, sports events, etc. Since the schools are located in
low-density residential neighborhoods, this additional traffic and
resulting people and noise could become a minor problem at times. The
City does not consider this a serious noise problem and does not intend
to take any corrective action. Phoenix schools are not unlike similar
institutions in other communities.
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!( Residential Noise
Typical residential noise might include lawnmowers and other small
power tools. air-conditioning units, excessively loud human voices,
barking dogs, amplified music equipment, and motor vehicles. Large
barriers or walls are generally not appropriate within residential
neighborhoods to reduce noise. Probably the most effective ~ay to
deal with a residential noise problem is through the cooperation of
the re~idents themselves and their consideration of their nieghbors'
rights to quiet and privacy. When this fails, the City's nuisance
ordinance can usually be applied to the situation. A more effective
and specific "noi.se regulation ordinance" will be the City' 5 next
step, but only when it feels it has the staff and enforcement
capabilities to make it work p~operly. Residential areas are generally
the most quiet areas of the community and are rarely a source of noise
other than the typical stereos, lawnmowers, etc., that make up the
sounds of a normal healthy neighborhood. The City has historically
held neighborhood quality to be a priority and it has continually
defended the neighborhoods from becoming impacted by outside noise
sources. The Land Use Plan for Phoenix was designed with noise impact
in mind and various procedures are included in the Plan for reducing
adverse impacts of conflicting land uses, including buffering.
Commercial and Industrial Noise
Although the primary targets of the Noise Inventory were commercial and
i~dustrial businesses, the inventory did not uncover any major noise
problems that the City did not already know about. The only existing
noise problem involves Special Products of Oregon, a wood products
business located between the rai,lroad tracks and South "c" Street. The
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the City Hall were
receiving complaints about this firm's operations in 1982. In January
1983, DEQ measured the noise emissions and determined that the firm was
violating the noise standards. SPOO was notified of" the violations in
writing in March, lQ83. "After making some modifications, DEQ again
measured the noise emissions in July, 1983 and found them to still be
in violation. SPOQ later hired"a consuitant to study the problem and
recommend a solution. At the time of this writing, the problem had
not been resolved and DEQ will continue to mo~itor the situation until
compliance is reached, or other action is ta~en.
A primary problem with the Specialty Prod~cts plant is its location in
relation to nearby residential neighborhoods. Directly across "e" Street
is a single-family home residential neighborhood. And, across the tracks
to the west are other areas that are also proposed for residential
development. It is unlikely that the company can move its plant and the
City does not want to put it Out of business. The only realistic solution
is a compromise of some kind that will effectively reduce the noise
emissions so that Specialty Products can exist_in harmony with its
neighbors.
Special Products' neighbor to the immediate north is Associated Fruit
and Cold Storage Company which was not listed on the inventory as a
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current problem. but was noted as having a potential for noise conflicts.
Associated Fruit has a history of noise problems and has been cited for
violations by DEQ in the past. However, the company is now in compliance
and, although the facility still generates sound related to its operations,
it is not considered a problem. Associated Fruit is located between the
railroad tracks and "c" Street and, like Special Products, is near a
residential neighborhood. Truck traffic and maneuvering has been a
problem, since the streets are narrow and more suited for residential
use. The City Council designated "c" Street a tru,c::k route recently,
but the trucks also need to use portions of other streets to turn around
and maneuver into their loading positions. Actual noise emanating from
this facility has probably been overshadowed by the trucking issues.
Because Associated Fruit has violated noise standards in the past and
has been cited by DEQ, it is still considered a "potential" noise problem
to the community and should be watched to ensure that any conflicts are
kept to a minimum.
The only other industrial business that was noted as having a potential
noise problem was Croman Forest Products corp. which is located on a
relatively large industrial site on Houston Road, west of the railroad.
Croman is a lumber company and this operation manufactures pallets and
relatively minor milling. It also stockpiles wood products for distri-
bution. The milling operation is within a building and noise is kept
to a minimum. The more potentially serious noise problem could be the
shuffling around of wood products by trucks, loaders, and other heavy
equipment, although it has not been a problem to date. Croman is oper-
ating under a Conditional Use Permit with conditions that were set for
the protection of adjacent neighborhoods. If a noise problem erupts,
they will be called back for a review of their conditions and the use
permit could be, overturned, or new conditions added to resolve the problem.
This facility is also located adjacent to vacant land that is planned for
medium-density residential development. If developed as planned, many
additional residents would be living near Croman's operations and the
potential for noise complaints would increase. The City realizes that
the industrial site requires a reasonable degree of protection and it
may be the responsibility of the future developer to ensure the quality
of their development by building a wall, fence. heavy landscaping, or
a combination that will ensure a noise free environment.
Three "commercial" businesses were noted as having a potential for noise
problems. These are Ray's Sentry Market, Pear Tree eenter, and Norton
Lumber Company. None of these businesses currently have noise problems.
However, each is located adjacent to vacant lands that are proposed by
the Comprehensive Plan for future residential development. The market's
problems are very minor and related to truck deliveries, night operations,
and possible noise from air conditioning or other equipment. Pear Tree
is a major truck stop and restaurant with large diesel trucks coming and
going 24 hours per day. This facility should be well screened from any
future residential development nearby. Norton Lumber Company is adjacent
to a currently vacant medium-density residential area. The comp~~y is
already in a residential area, although it is not the most compatible
type of use. The City should be open to opportunities to assist the
company in moving to a commercial or industrial zoning district that
will be beneficial to the company as ·well as the neighborhood. ~eanwhile,
care must be taken to assure that new adjacent development is protected
from noise emissions.
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CONCLUSIONS
As noted in the Noise Inventory and discussed above, the City of Phoenix
does have some noise-related concerns. It has one business that has been
cited by DEQ tor noise standard violations and is still in violation.
It also has several commercial and industrial businesses that are not
currently problems, but that have the potential of becoming problems
in the. future, depending on various assumptions. !hese have been noted
in the inventory and will be given priority attention as necessary.
Overall, the City has a fairly typical "noise environment" that is not
unlike any other community of its size. In fact, Phoenix may be quieter
than most cities because it has very little heavy industry or other
noise-producing businesses or activities.
Noise has been a major concern of the Planning Commission and Site
Review Board in all development proposals and efforts have been made
successfully to minimize noise from new development and to establish
land uses that are compatible with each other. Because noise has been
a continuing concern of the City, noise has not been a problem, with a
couple minor exceptions. The City realizes that it can expect new
noise-related problems to arise from higher densities, heavier traffic,
non-conforming uses that are incompatible, and other effects of growth.
The Comprehensive Plan attempts to minimize these problems through
good land use plann:1ng and an overall balance of land uses in appropriate
locations. The noise-related pol~cies at the end of this Plan section
are intended to further minimize noise problems and to ensure a
peaceful and healthy community •
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CURRENT POTENTIAL
NOISE PROBLEM NOISE PROBLEMMAP
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City of Phoenix
NOISE INVENTORY
DESCRIPTION , LOCATION
valley of the Rogue Bank
4000 So. Pa~ific Highway
Blount's Mobile Home Sales
4150 So. Pacific Highway (Not in City)
Self Service Furniture
4149 So. Pacific Highway
Phoenix Exxon Station
800 N. Main Street
Thriftway Supermarket
730 N. Main Street
Jacksonville Bakery
730 N. Main Street
Phoenix Pharmacy
700 N. Main Street
Ray's Sentry Market *10
735 N. Main Street·
Scoopers Old Time Del~ghts (Ice Cream)
735 N. Main Street
SUDS-UR-DUDS (Coin-op Laundry)
735 N. Main Street
Miller's Floral Design (Flower shop)
735 N. Main Street
Yurika Foods (health & diet f9ods)
735 N. Main Street
Angelo's pizza (restaurant)
725 N. Main Street
Casey's Video Store (Movies and VCR rental)
735 N. Main Street
Holiday House (cards & gifts)
735 N. Main Street •
CAL-GAS PHOENIX (Natural Gas D~st.)
627 N. Main Street
Phoenix Tire Center
611 N. Main Street
Phoenix Animal Clinic (veterinarian)
711 N. Main Street
Southern Oregon Color Processors (Photographic)
511 N. Main Street
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20
DESCRIPTION ~ LOCATION
Decor-Designs by Eva Lee (decorating service)
507 N. Main Street
CURRENT
NOISE PROBLEM
YES NO
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POTENTIAL
NOISE PROBLEM
YES NO
x
21 Willie's Bug Haus (Auto
501 N. Main Street
Repair) x x
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Far West Federal Bank
415 N. Main.Street
Hinute Market '8
407 N. Main Street
Sun D House (Restaurant)
303 N. Main Street
Barkley's Tavern
115 N. Main Street
Bob's Barber Shop
109 N. Main Street
Phoenix Sport Center (Sporting Equipment)
101 N. Main Street
Medford Judo ~ Karate Academy
104 W. First Street
G.W. Electronics
108 W. First Street
Valley Massage Center (foot care)
104 N. Main Street
Auto Body Garage (vacant)
108 N: Main Street
Computer Sound and Image
110 N. Main Street
Southern Oregon Marina (boats & related supplies)
200 N. Main Street
Reese's Enterprises (Dive shop & Misc. sales)
208 N. Main Street
Looking Glass Beauty Salon
208 N. Main Street
The Round Tuit (Second ,hand store)
216 N. Main Street
Ne..... Stage Auto Body (Auto Repair)
310 N. Main Street
Pacific Inland Realtors
312 N. Main Street
Almond Square (Railroad Tie sales)
Corner Fourth Street & Highway 99
Homebrew Supplies
314 N. Main Street
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404 N. Main Street
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OESCRIPTION , LOCATION
Phoenix Denture Service
471 Bear Creek Drive (Highway 99 northbound)
Phoenix Hotel
510 N. Main Street
Horizon Auto Body (Auto repair)
602 N. Main'Street (?)
B-J Second Hand Store
608 N. Main Street
JP's Clean Used Jeans' Army Surplus
608 N. Main Street
BI-MeR Gas Station
608-A N. Main Street
Bent's Auto Parts
612 N. Main Street
Advanced Automatic Transmissions
612 N. Main Street
La Hexicanita (Restaurant)
612 N. Main Street
Bavarian Inn (lodging)
636 N. Main Street
Dr. Anthony Bock (office)
804 E. Bolz Road
KHUG Radio Station
240 Fern -Valley Road
Holiday RV Park (campground)
·201 Fern valley Road
Pear Tre~ Center (Restaurant & Truck Stop)
3730 Fern Valley Road
Jane's Antiques
308 W. Second Street
Lucille's Beauty Cottage
400 Fourth Street
Norton Lumber Company (Sales & Service)
515 Fifth Street •
City Hall & Community Center
510 W. First Street
Phoenix Elementary School
215 N. Rose Street
Phoenix High School
745 N. Rose Street
Croman Forest Products, Inc.
100 Houston Road
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NOISE PROBLEM
YES NO
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74
75
76
77
79
80
81
82
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84
DESCRIPTION , LOCATION
La Burrita (Restaurant)
102 S. Main Street
Bud's Barber Shop
105 w. First Street
Dr. Leland Pierson (Dentist)
107 W. First Street
Phoenix T.V. , Electronics
106 S. Main Street
Al's Sharpening Service
106~ S. Main Street
Phoenix Hardware
114 S. Main Street
Silver Saddle (Tack Shop)
120 S. Main Street
Johnny' 5 Garage
122 S. Main Street
Campbell-Childs, Inc. (Artificial Limbs)
105 E. First Street
Pacific Orthotic Prosthetic Service (Art. Limbs)
III E. First Street
Shirley's Sandwich Shop
109 S.~Main Street
"Kachin~ Lodge (Lodging , Restaurant)
117 S. 'Main Street
Phoenix Garage (Auto Repair)
121 S. Main Street
Phoenix ~urniture (New and used)
125 S. Main' Street
Niagara
143 S. Main Street
Little "Y" Market (currently vacant)
153 S. Main Street
Automobile Sales Lot.(CUrrent1y vacant)
160 S. Main Street
Country Clean (Car Wash)
160 S. Main Street (off oak. St.)
Mams Same 01' Place (Drive-in restaurant)
170 S. Main Street
Frontier Lodge (motel)
4361 S. Pacific Highway
Dun Ravin' Mobile Park
4385 S. Pacific Highway
Brookside Beauty Salon
4385 S. Pacific Highway
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NOISE PROBLEM
YES NO
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DESCRIPTION , LOCATION
Northwest Satelite
4403 S. Pacific Highway
Sewing Machine Repair (home occupation)
4425 S. Pacific Highway (Not in City)
Wild....ood Lumber Company
4495 S. Pacific Highway
Antiques and Furniture Sales
4529 S. Pacific Highway (Not in City)
Bill Pearl Enterprises (Fitness)
4543 S. Pacific Highway
G&L Tire Bonders
4631 S. Pacific Highway (Not in City)
Rogue valley Nursery (Landscaping materials)
4624 S. Pacific Highway
Bud's Auto Body
4594-A S. Pacific Highway
SB&D Products (Cleaning Products)
4590-B S. Pacific Highway
Classic Reproductions (Auto)
4594-B S. Pacific Highway
Lindvig Machine Shop Engine Builder
4590-A S. Pacific Highway
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Siskiyou Heating & Air Conditioning
4556 S. Pacific Highway
Pete's Automatic Transmissions
4586 S. Pacific High....ay
Cycle Town ~motorcycles.& snow mobiles)
4526 S. Pacific Highway
special Products of Oregon (....ood products)
306 "C" Street
Associated Fruit & Cold Storage Company
100 "C" Street
Southern Pacific Rai).....ay (train noise)
Passes through City and UGB
1-5 Freeway (Auto & Truck Traffic No~se)
Passes through City and UGB
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NATURAL RESOURCES POLICIES
GENERAL POLICY
1. The City of Phoenix shall require all new developments and
land uses to comply with State and Federal environmental
quality statutes, rules, and regulations.
CULTURAL AREAS
1. The City shall maintain an awareness of any newly-discovered
cultural or archeological sites of significance within the
City and urbanizable area and shall notify the appropriate
affected agency or organizations upon discovery to determine
the value and to arrange for study or preservation.
HISTORIC AREAS
Historic preservation policies are contained in Section VI,
Historic Resources, of this Plan document.
NATURAL AREAS
1. The City shall cooperate with Jackson County in efforts to
preserve the natural environment of the Bear Creek Greenway.
2. The City shall study the feasibility of developing recreational
facili~es related to the Greenway, or bicycle routes providing
a linkage to the regional bikeway, in accordance with the
Greenway Plan and with the policies of Section XII, Recreation.
3. The City shall complete the development and adoption of the
BCG, Bear Creek Greenway zoning district to provide for the
protection of the Greenway and to control those types of uses
that will be permitted wi thin. the Greenway.
4. The City, through its Site Review process, shall continue to
require the retention of trees, natural vegetation, and the
general environmental preservation of areas along Coleman and
. Anderson Creeks, as appropriate.
OPEN SPACE & SCENIC AREAS
1. The City shall continue to provide for future public open space
and recreation facilities, in accordance with the guidelines
and standards contained in Section XII, Recreation.
2. The City's UGB is designed to accotMlOdate future "urban" growth
and it is not the City's intention to preserve farmland or other
non-urban lands within the UGB for open space purposes.
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3. The Bear Creek Greenway is recognized as the City's most
obvious and significant open space corridor and the City shall
ensure that its open space potential or visual impact is not
adversely affected by poorly-designed or inappropriate growth
and development on adjacent lands.
4. The City shall continue to maintain all public lands within
its jurisdiction in an attractive manner tAat will enhance
the image and appearance of the community.
WATER QUALIT'l
1. The City shall cooperate with the Bear Creek Valley Sanitary
Authority (BCVSA) in its efforts to extend sewer service to
health hazard areas of failing septic systems.
2. The City shall support the expansion of the Medford Regional
Sewage Treatment Plant's capacity, as necessary to meet in-
creasing flows from the increasing growth and development of
the valley.
3. The City shall be selective in its choice of future industrial
development and discourage those having unusually toxic
effluent, unless such industries provide pretreatment prior
to discharge into the sewer lines, as ~equired by the Regional
Treatment Plant.
4. The City will continue to monitor the condition of its existing
sewer lines and strive to replace those sections that are badly
deteriorated or leaking to prevent contamination of the
qroundwater •
5. The City shall support the efforts of the Rogue Valley Council
of Governments to reduce nonpoint water pollution sources,
including those aimed at the quality of Bear Creek arid its
tributaries.
6. The City shall support Jackson County and the State Deparbnent
of Geology and Mineral Industries in their efforts to control
pollution from ~n~ng, quarry operations, and aggregate removal
activities, particularly within the Bear creek Greenway.
7. The City shall require the retention of the natural creek
channels and vegetation along Coleman and Anderson Creeks as
a method.of natural filtering of the water before it gets to
Bear Creek.
AIR QUALITY
1. The City shall consider further restrictions on open burning
of debris within the City limits, particularly during seasons
of higher than normal pollution levels.
2. The City shall e~force existing bans on illegal open burning
of construction and agricultural wastes.
3. The City shall continue to encourage the use of efficient
wood burning stoves, and shall discourage the use of open
fireplaces and the burning of wet wood as a source of heat.
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4. The City shall encourage the weatherization of homes to the highest
level feasible to reduce overall heating require~nts and to promote
energy efficiency.
5. Since approximately one-third of suspended particulates originate from
the tracking of dirt and mud onto public streets, the City shall re-
quire all new City streets to be paved and shall develop any necessary
ordinances to reduce "track-out" from construction sites and
agricultural areas onto public streets.
6. The -City shall encourage efforts aimed at the production of. solar
applications for home heating as an alternative or supplement to
the burning of fossil fuels or wood.
7. The City shall continue to encourage alternative modes of transportation,
including bus travel (RVTD), walking, bicycling, and car-pooling, and
shall seek available grant funds for the development of related facilities.
8. To reduce the amount of parking lot area and to encourage the use of
smaller cars, the City shall develop "compact car parking space standards"
which may be included in the design of new parking lots.
9. The City will continue to support the Rogue valley Transit District
(RVTD) in its efforts to provide economical bus transportation within
the valley, while reducing automobile trips and their related air
pollution contributions.
10. The City will continue to monitor the AQMA pollution levels and be open
to suggestions or· new programs dealing with the valley's air quality.
COMMUNITY NOISE
1. . The City will require all new ··residential or other "noise sensitive"
developments 'to meet State and Federal noise standards through site
design or orientation, noise insulation, barriers, or other measures.
2. The City will consider the noise impact of all proposals for new or
expanded development and will require mitigation measures to minimize
noise impacts, as appropriate.
3. The City will encoUrage RVTD bus usage, bicyclin~, walking, and other
"alternatives" to the automobile that will reduce traffic noise.
4. The City will continue to utilize State and Federal noise standards
and regulations, and the City's nuisance ordinance until such time as
a more specific lQcal noise ordinance is needed and can be developed
in accordance with the City's ability to enforce it.
• • •
NOTE: A "Natural Resources" locational map is not included in this
section of the Plan. All major significant natural resources
are located along Bear Creek within the Greenway area and, to
a lesser extent, along the corridors of Coleman and Anderson
Creeks. See the "Open Space" map in Section XII (Recreation)
of this document.
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SECTION VI.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION ..•...........•................••• VI-l
HISTORIC INVENTORY ....•..•.................... VI-l
STATE or OREGON INVENTORY •••••••••••••••••••• VI-1
SOUniERN OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MARKERS ••.••. VI-2
OTHER SIGNIFICANT SITES ••••..•••••••••••••••• VI - 2
SITE DESCRIPTIONS
PHOENIX CITY JAIL CELL
DR. MALMGREN HOUSE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••
DR. MALMGREN OFFICE •••••••••••••••••••••••••
TOWNE HOUSE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH •••••••••••••••••••••
SOUTHERN OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY HARKERS •••••••
HISTORICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ••...•..••••.•...•
HISTORIC PRESERVATION POLICIES,
FIGURES & PHOTOS
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VI-4
VI-S
VI-6
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VI-8
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Fig. VI-I
Fig. VI·2
Fig. VI-3
Fig. VI-4
Fig. VI-S
Fig. VI-6
Fig. VI-7
Phoenix City Jail Cell (Photo) ....•.
Dr. Malmgren House (~hoto) .
Dr. Malmgren Office (Photo) •••.•.•.•
Towne House (Photo) •........•..•••.
First presbyterian Church {Photo) ...
S.O.H.S. Markers (3 Photos) .•......
Hist0ric Inventory Map
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I( SECTION VI.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
INTRODUCTION.
The protection of historic resources is a requirement of statewide
planning goal ~5 (Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural
Resources). The actual goal is "To conserve open space and protect natural
and scenic resources." Historic resources has been broken away from the
other components of this goal in order to establish a separate Comprehensive
Plan section that can be more easily modified and expanded as additional
infonnation is obtained.
The primary intent of this section is to provide an inventory of the
historic sites and structures in the vicinity of Phoenix, which includes
the City and its Urban Growth Bo~,ary areas. The inventory includes both
recognized historical buildings or sites and also sites or buildings that
have not been officially recognized but may have historical significance
that should be looked into further.
According to the State, "historic areas" are lands with sites,
structures and objects that have local, regional, statewide or national
historical significance.
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HISTORIC INVENTORY
The following inventory of historic sites was completed with the
assistance of the State of Oregon Historic Preservation Office, the Southern
Oregon Historical Society, and long-time residents of Phoenix.
STATE OF OREGON INVEN'roRY
1. PHOENIX CITY JAIL CELL -- An iron lattice-work cage that once held
prisoners. Date of construction is unknown. The structure is
now located in the City Park east of City Hall.
2. DR. MAU!GRElf HOUSE -- Located at 203 W. 2nd Street, this is a Colonial
Revival Style two story wood frame house, constructed in 1912.
3. MALMGREN OFFICE -- Located at th~ southwest corner of W. Second and
N. Church Streets, this building ....as constructed. about 1915 as the
offices of Dr. Malmgren, who lived next door (see above).
4. TOWNE HOUSE -- Located at
William Francis Towne.
constructed in lBBl.
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The
W. Second
t\olO-s tory
Street, this was the home of
WI::>Od frame hip-roof house was
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I( 5. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -- Located on the southwest Corner ofW. Second Street and N. Church, this Colonial Revival Style
church was constructed about 1928.
SOUTHERN OREGON HIS'IORlCAL SOCIE'N (Markers)
1. PATRICK F. McMANUS HOUSE -- 117 W. First St. (1855)
2. SAMUEL COLVER HOUSE -- 150 S. Main Street Cl85s)
3. PHOENIX GRANGE HALL (Woodmen of the World Hall) -- Hain at Second St.
(1901)
OTHER SIGNIFICANT SITES
The following sites are based pr~ily on personal knowledge of the
community, obtained from long-time residents and/or persons interested
in the history of the coamunity.
1. FURRY HOUSE - 4585 So. Pacific Highway
2. COLEMAN (Carver) HOUSE -- 138 S. Main Street c.1912
3. MINNIE SIMS HOUSE -- 210 W. Second Street c. 1911
4. GUS NEWBURY (Nellie Rose) HOUSE -- North....est corner 6th & Main c. 1893
S. PHOENIX PIONEER CEMETERY -- 600 block, between Church St. , Rose St.
6. BARNUM HOUSE -- 943 N. Rose
7. STEDMAN HOUSE -- 301 'it'. Second
8. CARLESS HOUSE ,-- 303 So. "COl St. c. 1911
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9. PHOENIX MUSEUM -- 110 W. Second St.-- Former City Hall' Library
All of the sites and structures listed above are shown on the Historic
Inventory Map in this section of the Plan.
The following pages provide additional information on the five sites
that are included in the State Inventory of Historic Sites and Buildings, by
the State Historic Preservation Office. According to a September 20, 1983
letter from Richard Engeman, Librarian and Archivist of the Southern Oregon
Historical Society, the buildings and sites that appear on the State Historic
Inventory are potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places. However, to achi~ve National Register status, formal applications
must be prepared and submitted to the SHPQ office in Salem. The three sites
having Southern Oregon Historical Society markers are also 1isted in the State
Inventory, making them eligible for National Register recognition. These sites
are shown in the photos on page VI-8.
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PHOENIX CITY JAIL CELL
LOCATION: Phoenix City Park, north.....est corner w. 1st' N. "F" St.
CONSTRUCTED: 19405 (exact year not known)
OWNER: City of Phoenix
The Phoenix Jail Cell is an iron cage .....hich once held
prisoners incarcerated in this community. The cage
consists of a lattice-work on all sides, except the
floor and now occupies a permanent location in the
City Park irmtediately east of the City Hall facility.
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LOCATION: 203 W. Second Street
CONSTRUCTED: about 1912
OWNER: William O. Gibbs
The Malmgren House is a two-story, wood frame home in the Colonial
Revival style. The building has a gable roof with boxed eaves and
wide frieze boards. It has a full eave return on the gable ends
and has a two-story portico on its north (front) elevation. The
portico has a balcony which projects from a door in the center of
the second story. The area below the balcony has been enclosed.
The portico is supported by four posts and by pilasters. The windows
are mostly one-over-one ....ith the upper sections containing leaded
glass. The exterior of the structure is narrow clapboards which may,
indeed, be shiplap:
This house was erected by Dr. Ma1JrJgr~n, who was its occupant and who
also built and operated the nearby medical office and drug store.
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DR. MALMGREN OFFICE
LOCATION:
CONSTRUCTED:
OWNER:
SW corner of w. 2nd & N. Church Streets
1915
William O. Gibbs
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The Malmgren Building is a one-story, rectangular stone building,
constructed of rough, dressed stone and is one of very few of this
type in western Oregon. The building has two bays on its north (front)
elevation and has a similar bay near the center of its east elevation.
The bays on the front have both been altered in their window and entry
treatments. The building has a flat roof.
Dr. Malmgren, originally from New York, build this building about 1915.
According to a MedfOrd Hail-Tribune article on Oct. 8. 1914, the building
was built of stone quarried from Colver hill which. at that time, was
being prepared for construction.
Dr. Malmgren first used the building as a drug store, with his lbedical
offices in the rear. It ~as later used for other commercial businesses,
including a butcher shop, and is presently a residence.
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(( TOWNE HOUSE
LOCATION:
CONSTRUCTED:
OWNER:
120 W. Second Street, Phoenix
1881
George Dunford
The Towne House is a t .....o-story, wood frame building with a rectangular
shape that stands at the northeast corner of Second and Church Streets.
The building has a hip roof and six-over-six, double bung sash windows.
The exterior is clapboard siding. A verandah with lattice-like posts
extends across the south (front) elevation and also along parts of the
east and west elevations. The house has two brick chimneys. The windows
on the first floor are French doors. A wing has been attached to the
north (rear) elevatlon.
William Francis Towne was born in Kennebec Landing, Maine. on March 14,
1831, and died in Phoenix on August 25, 1909. He was a son of Jedediah
and Sarah E. (Mitchell) Towne. At age 14, Towne went to sea, eventually
arriving in california. He settled in Jackson County in the l850s where
he worked as a miner and carpenter. He moved to Phoen.i.x and established
the Phoenix Mercantile Company in 1879. He owned and operated this company
until 1901. Towne was married in 1874 to Mary E. Stock.berger. They had
four children.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
LOCATION: SW corner of W. Second and N. Church Streets
CONSTRUCTED: April, 1928 (dedicated)
OWNER: First presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix is an -L"-shaped
wood frame building in the Colonial Revival style. It has
a gable roof, clapboard siding, boxed eaves, and wide frieze
boards. The windows are six-over-six, double-hung sash
windows, set in oval or Romanesque bays in the sanctuary.
The building has a concrete foundation. A square belfry is
mounted on tqe roof and has louvered covers. According to
the State Historic Preservation Office inventory, the
building i~ in excellent condition ..
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(Cor. Main & Second) 1901
CENTER: PATRICK F. McMANUS HOUSE
(117 w. First St.) 1855
BOTTOM: SAMUEL COLVER HOUSE
(150 S. Main St.) 1855
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-.~ Parks and Recreation DepartmentSTATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
525 TRADE STREET SE. SALEM. OREGON 97310 PHONE (503) 378-5001 FAX (503) 378-6447
November 20, 1990
Jerry and Jennifer Greer
PO Box 389
Phoenix, OR . 97535
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Greer:
Earlier action by the state Advisory Committee on Historic
Preservation led to nomination of the following property to
the National Register of Historic Places.
Colver, Samuel, House (1857)
150 6th Main St.
Phoenix, Jackson County, Oregon
Official notification has been received trom the Department
of the Interior that the property was entered in the
National Register on October 25, 1990.
Oregon I S Congressional delegation also was informed of this
action. We extend our congratulations to all concerned .
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owners of National Register properties who are interested
in learning about the benefits offered under the State
Historic Property Tax Law (ORS 358.475-358.565) are
encouraged to request an application/application packet
f~om the State Historic Preservation Office. It should be
remembered that participation in the program for special
assessment of historic properties is optional and involves
an entirely separate application process. No one need feel
compelled to apply for the benefits. If a property owner
wishes to have the true cash value of his property frozen
in a given calendar year he is required by statute to file
his application for special assessment status to this
office not later than December 31 of the preceding calendar
year.
Jerry and Jenniter Greer
November 20, 1990
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It questions concerning this recent action arise, please be
in touch with the State Historic Preservation ottice,
telephone 378-5001.
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State Historic Preservation otticer
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Ann B. Clarke, Chairman
state Advisory Committee
on Historic Preservation
Protessor Philip Dole
The Honorable otto R. Caster
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HISTORICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Planning goal .5 requires that each historical site or building be
reviewed in terms of possible conflicts that may threaten the historical
quality or preservation potential. If any conflicting uses are identified,
the economic, social, environmental and energy consequences of the conflict
must be determined and programs developed to achieve the preservation goal.
Most of the historical sites in the Phoenix area are residential
structures that are presently used as residences. Those that are located
in lo~-density residential zoning districts (R-l) are reasonably free from
development pressures that might otherwise cause their replacement by newer
homes. The older neighborhoods of Phoenix have not been particularly
attractive to developers, other than those building individual homes on
vacant lots. The economics of removing an existing structure, building a
new house, and selling that house at a profit does not work well in existing
Phoenix neighborhoods. It is more cost-effective to build on vacant land and
in newer subdivisions where the house will blend in with the newer ~chitecture.
For these reasons, those historic houses in the R-l zones of Phoenix are well
protected by today I s economics, as well as their own historic value and basic
quality and uniqueness. In 1983, the Phoenix City Council changed the zoning
of a major portion of the older neighborhoods to R-1 in order to retain the
present density and neighborhood character. This action has also helped to
ensure the preservation of these buildings.
( ) The jail cell has been moved toCity Hall/Community Center facility.
marker and is well protected fran any
the City Park, just east of the
It now has a permanent location
possible conflict.
present
and
The Phoenix Pioneer Cemetery is located near the center of the community
between Church and Rose Streets. The cemetery itself is well-defined, is
privately owned by the Phoenix Cemetery Board, and the Lions Club assists in
maintenance.
The First Presbyterian Church is still used for that purpose and, according
to the State Hi~toric Preservation Office, is in excellent condition. There are
no conflicts affecting its preservation.
The Phoenix Grange Hall on Main Street is owned and operated by the Phoenix
Grange and is still used for community functions. Although it is located in a
general commercial district of the City, it has not been affected by development
pressures that might change its use or cause its demolition. However, as vacant
commercial property on Main Street is gradually developed over future years, it
is possible that this property may be considered for other ·commercial" uses.
This, ho....ever, is not an immediate concern.
Other houses located in cODlD.ercial districts along Main Street (So. Pacific
Highway) include the Samuel Colver House, the Pury Bouse, the Coleman Bouse, and
the Ne....bury House. The Fury House is outside the City limits, but is within the
UGB and will be zoned commercial when annexed, according to the City's Land Use
Plan. The other· three houses are within or close to already developed commercial
areas and probably have the greatest potential for cc:cmercia.l conflicts. These
houses should probably be of greatest concern to the City at this time. It is
possible that they could be converted to coamercial uses with adverse effects on
their architectural integrity, or possibly replaced by new commercial buildings.
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Unlike some other natural resources, land use impacts on historical
buildings, or any other conflicts, may not have a significant economic,
social, environmental or energy consequence. It is doubtful that any economic
impact would be felt on the community or state as a result of the removal of
an historic building. Since the historical residential buildings were built
60 or more years ago, many of them are still poorly insulated. may be built to
standards that would not meet present codes, and some are probably deteriorating
structurally and cosmetically. Some would argue that replacement of these old
houses by newer, energy-efficient homes would be a good idea and would promote
energy conservation. As an alternative. the City might consider targeting these
historical homes for priority weatherization through energy company programs or
other sources of weatherization funds.
Probably the greatest impact of losing a historical building would be the
social effect on the community. These buildings are living pieces of the past
and should be considered as much a part of the community as new modern buildings.
with proper care, protection, and maintenance, these buildings can continue to
serve their functions and be ~rtant elements of Phoenix· historic past.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION POLICIES
The City of Phoenix does not currently have an historic preservation
ordinance or other means of ensuring that historic sites or structures wi~l
be considered for preservation. However, the City does recognize those sites
and structures of significance that do exist and will remain aware of others
to add to the list. Amendments are currently being prepared for the City' s
Zoning Ordinance that will address the issue of histori9al significance, and
these should be in place in the near future. Meanwhile the following policies
will assist the City in'achieving its historical preservation objectives:
1. The City will continue to expand and update its list of historically
significant sites and structures and will consider the preparation
of a historical brochure" that can be used for educational or infor-
mational purposes, possibly in cooperation with the museum.
2. The City will include specific procedures and guidelines for historical
assessment and preservation in future amendments to its ZOning Ordinance
or other appropriate land development ordinances to ensure that sites
and structures will be adequately addressed in terms of their historic
value to the community and state.
3. The City will encourage the library and local museum to include
documents, photographs, and other information pertaining to the
history of Phoenix, as available, or references to other material
available from other sources, su~h as the Jacksonville Museum.
4. The City will encourage the formation of a local historical society,
or similar organization, and assist in providing basic information,
a place to meet, or other assistance, as appropriate.
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HISTORIC INVENTORY MAP
• STATE OF OREGON INVEN'roRY
1. Phoenix City Jail Cell
2. Dr. Malmgren House
3. Dr. Malmgren Office
4. Towne House
S. First presbyterian Church
• SO. OREGON SISTo SOCIETY' MARKERS
1. Patrick F. McManus House
2. Samuel Colver House
3. Phoenix Grange Hall
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• OTHER SIGNIFICANT SITES
1. Furry House
2. Coleman (Carver) House
3. Minnie Sims House
4. Gus Newbury (Rose) House
5. Phoenix Pioneer Cemetery
6. Barnum House
7. Stedman House
8. carless House
9. Phoenix Museum
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NATURAL DISASTERS , HAZARDS
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ................................... VII-l
FLOOD HAZARDS
SLOPE HAZARDS
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SECTION VIII
PUBLIC FACILITIES & SERVICES
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION VIlt-i.
WATER SERVICE
SEWER SERVICE
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FIRE SERVICE .••...........••.......... " VIII-3
POLICE SERVICE · . VIII-3
PUBLIC SCHOOLS · . VIII-4
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES •.••••••••••••••••••••••• VIII-8
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STORM DRAINAGE · . VIII-9
SOLID· WASTE DISPOSAL •••••••••••••••••••••••••• VIII-9
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COORDINATION •••••••••••••• VIII-IO
Public Schools .
Fire & Police Services .
Public Improvement Coordination .
Solid Waste Disposal .
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Storm Drainage ..
Water Service
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LIST OF FIGURES
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Fig. VIII-l PHOENIX-TALENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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STUDENT PROJECTIONS ••••••••.••••••• VIII-6
CHILDREN IN SCHOOL PER DWELLING UNIT VIII-7
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SECTION VII.
NATURAL DISASTERS & HAZARDS
INTRODUCTION
Statewide planning goal 17 is:
"To protect life and property
from natural disasters and hazards."
The State planning guidelines also state, "Developments subject to
damage or that could result in loss of life shall not be planned nor located
in known areas of natural disasters and hazards without appropriate safe-
guards. Plans shall be based on an inventory of known areas of natural
disaster and hazard."
Areas of Natural Disaster and Hazards are defined as:
"Areas that are subject to natural events that are
known to result in death or endanger the works of
man, such as stream flooding, ocean flooding, ground
water, erosion and deposition, landslides, earthquakes,
weak foundation soils and other hazards unique to
local or regional areas."
. The only significant type of potential hazard in the Phoenix area is
flooding along Bear creek and its tributaries. To a lesser extent, there
are hi~lside areas in the Phoenix area that may have hazards associated with
steep slopes. Flood and slope hazards are emphasized in this section of the
Plan and the Plan will be updated later to include other hazards or potential
natural disasters, if any are identified.
FLOOD HAZARDS·
The primary area of potential flooding is the flood plain of Bear Creek.
To a lesser extent, the flood plains of Coleman Creek and Anderson Creek have
flooding potential, as may other smaller tributaries of Bear Creek. The Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has delineated the flood plain areas
of Bear, Coleman and Andez;son Creeks and has identilied the various hazard zones
with respect to flooding potential. These maps are available at City Ball and
are used during the site plan review process and for general planning purposes.
Floed plain areas are to be used in a manner which is consistent vi th
the guidelines of the HUD Flood Insurance Program. Any property which is
developed within the identified flood plain areas of these three creeks IllUst
canply with the Flood Insurance program's requirements. Furthermore, the site
plan review process of the City helps to ensure that any development in the
vicinity of other small creeks or drainages is designed and located to be safe
from any potential flooding of those tributaries.
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of Phoenix, there is careful coordination between the City's engineer, planner,
and building official in its review, and a determination is made as to whether
or not the property is actually within the flood plain. If the property is
found to be within the flood plain, mitigation measures must be provided to
protect the structure(s) and to meet the requirements of the Flood Insurance
Program.
The channel of Bear Creek itself is considered a floodway. No encroach-
ment into this £loodway area can be made by structures, fill. barriers, or any
other obstacles that might restrict the flow of water through the channel.
This potential problem has been minimized by the Bear Creek Greenway program
which has brought about the public acquisition of nearly all lands that lie
within the Bear Creek environmental corridor, including flood plains. Jackson
County adopted a master plan for the Bear Creek Greenway in 1982 which provides
for a variety of future uses, including recreation, open space, and natural
preservation of the environment. Although the greenway is almost entirely in
public ownership and not likely to experience any pressures for development,
the City has included the Greenway area in a separate zoning district to provide
additional protection and local control. The Bear Creek Greenway (BeG) zoning
district is consistent with the County's recreational and preservation plans
for the area and will allow limited use of the area in accordance with the
Greenway master plan.
SLOPE HAZARDS
There are two areas within the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary that contain
slopes that are extensive enough to be included a potential hazards. One area,
a portion of which is al~eady within the City, is at the south end of the planning
area. The majority of the north side of this hill has already been developed as
a low-density residential neighborhood within the City limits. The remainder of
the hill is very similar in its slope and geology and is planned for similar
aevelopment. With proper engineering and construction, there should be no slope
hazard in this area of any significance.
The other slope area is on the hillsides east of the freeway in the
southeastern portion of the Urban Growth Boundary. This area is mostly undev-
eloped, consists of grasses, rock outcroppings, and is partially woOded. Two
large single-family homes are located at the top.
The primary soil type of these hillsides is Brader-Debenger Loam, which
is shallow to sedimentary .rock. According to Jackson County soil scientist
Dave Mauer, these areas could be developed without too much hazard concern,
provided the engineering is done properly, cut and fill is kept to a JDinimum,
and roadways follow the contours of the hillsides as much as possible. These
slopes are considered to be stable and not subject to slide, slump, undue
erosion, or other physical hazards. Because of these slopes, only low-density
residential land uses are proposed on these hillside areas and such development
will occur at densities somewhat lower than normally found on flatter terrain.
Larger lots or "planned unit developments" should be considered for the more
severe slope areas and the property should be developed consistent with the
environmental limitations fOWld in these areas.
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cannot be safely used tor urban development. Clay soils exist in some
locations and will require special consideration to meet foundation and
construction requirements. The City's building official should require
an engineered foundation when he feels the clay soils may have an adverse
impact on the structure, or when they are encountered on hillsides. In
nearly all cases, clay soils are not found on the hillsides in significant
amounts and they are not expected to pose any obstacles to development.
The map on the following page provides a general indication of areas
having potential flooding or slope hazards.
HAZARD REDUCTION POLICIES
The following policies are directed primarily toward the identified
"potential" hazards of flooding and steep slopes wi thin the Phoenix UGB:
1. The City shall refer to the National Flood Insurance maps
when evaluating any proposed development or land use that
may be within a 100 year flood plain, or other area having
flooding potential.
2. The City shall encourage land uses within the Bear Creek Greenway
that are compatible with the floodplain and natural environment,
and that are consistent with the intent of the Greenway program,
as outlined in the County's master plan for the Greenway and are
in accordance with the City's BCG zoning district.
3. The City shall encourage land uses in flood prone areas that do
not include major structures, habitable or otherwise, and that
will not require protection through the use of dams, dikes, levies,
or other artificial means.
4. The City shall encourage and require, when necessary, the preservation
of trees and natural vegetation along Coleman Creek, Anderson Creek
and the smaller drainages in efforts to minimize erosion and sedimenta-
tion, to maintain animal and bird habitats, and to enhance the beauty
and aesthetic quality of the community.
5. The City will continue to comply with the requirements of the
Federal Flood Insurance Program and related City ordinances •
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6. The City shall encourage any development on hilly terrain to take
special care in the retention of, natural vegetation, to minimize
grading. to follow the contours of the land, and to take any other
precautions that will ensure stability and minimize erosion and hazards.
7. The City shall require a drainage plan for all hillside development
to ensure adequate drainage with minimum hazard to downhill properties.
8. The City will continue to monitor community safety and periodically
update this section of the Plan as new "information is made available.
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SECTION VIII.
PUBLIC FACILITIES & SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
The avaiiability of adequate public facilities will be a major
limiting factor in the determination of future growth and expansion in
Phoenix and the within the Urban Growth Boundary. In order to accommodate
growth and development, as proposed in the Comprehensive Plan, a balanced
system of water, sewer, schools, police, fire, and other facilities and
services must also be planned for. The City of Phoenix has anticipated
its facilities needs and has planned accordingly to ensure that the future
growth will be adequately served. .
Statewide Planning Goal tIl (Public Facilities and Services) is:
-To plan and develop a timely, orderly and
efficient arrangement of public facili ties
and services to serve as a framework for
urban and rural development."
Urban developnent must be guided and supported by types and levels of
urban public facilities and services appropriate for the needs and requirements
of the areas to be served. The term "Urban Facilities and Services" is defined
by the State as "key facilities and appropriate types and levels. of at least the
following: police protection; fire protection; sanitary facilitie~; storm
drainage facilities; plabning, zoning and subdivision control; health services;,
recreation facilities and services; energy and communication services; and
conununi ty governmental services."
WATER SERVICE
Until recently, water availability was a major limiting factor for
growth in Phoenix. However, recent actions by the City to expand the supply
and storage capacity of its water system have made it possible to provide for
the growth needs, as proposed in this Comprehensive Plan.
A report to the City by the engineering consulting firm of Marquess &
Associates, Inc. on June 1'8, 1979, indicated the City had sufficient water
capacity to serve a population of about 4,000 people and recommended a complete
study of the system to guide future expansi~n.
Since that time, the City has studied its situation and bas made .ajor
improvements to its water system, which is now tied into the Medford system in
the vicinity of lUngs Highway and Garfield Street in Medford. As of August 27,
1982, Phoenix has been purchasing water from the Medford Water Commission. This
source of water, combined with the City's storage and pumping capacity, will
ensure an adequate supply of water through tJ:1e year 2000.
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From Kings Highway, water moves to the Phoenix pump station where it
is discharged at 130 psi at the rate of 900 gallons per minute (qp.) along
approximately six and one-half miles of PVC pipe to the Phoenix storage tanks.
The 130 psi pressure applies only to the highest point of elevation betveen
the pump station and the Phoenix storage tanks, which is on Camp Baker Road.
The pipe size trom that point to the pump .tation is 12 inch ClA8s 200 pressure
pipe (PVC). The water is gravity ted fran that point through 10 inch 'c1as8 160
pressure pipe (PVC) to the storage tanks.
The City's main storage tanks have a combined capacity of 1,850,000
gallons. Water is then gravity fed to the shop pump station and pumped to
the two Rose Street reservoirs, which h.ve a combined capacity of 500,000
gallons. Fran that point, water 1s gravity fed to all points in the City,
with the exception of five homes on Amerman lane that are fed directly from
the Rose Street reservoirs by a separate pump station. Pressures in the
City's distribution system range from 30 psi at the higher elevations to a
maximum of about 65 psi at lower elevations. The pumping capacity of the tva
shop pUDlps is 1,000 gpm at approximately 45 psi.
The Phoenix water distribution system has already been extended across
Bear Creek and the Interstate 5 Freeway to serve the present and future needs
of development east of the freeway. Further improvements to this portion of
the system will be made as future development occurs.
The Marquess & Associates report of 1979 recommended a -.a.xiJlum water
capacity of 2,168, 000 gallons per day to serve the year 2000 population pro-
jection of 6,778. The Comprehensive Plan for Phoenix contains a population
projection very similar, but slightly lower than that. Presently, Phoenix
has a combined water storage capacity of 2,350,000 gallons at its shop and
Rose Street reservoirs, plus a daily pumping capacity of 1,296,000 gallons,
bringing the total single-day service capacity to 3,646,000 gallons. This is
well beyond the maximum recommended by Marquess & Associates for the year 2000
and is sufficient to meet the City's projected growth and development needs.
Policies pertaining to water service are contained in the policies
portion of this section.
SEWER SERVICE
Sewage collection service is provided by the City's sewer system, which
flows into Bear Creek valley Sanitary Authority's (BCVSA) Bear Creek Interceptor.
This interceptor carries the sewage to the Medford Regional Water Quality Control
Plant near the Rogue River for treatment.
At the present time, the system is adequate to meet the City's needs.
However, the treatment plant is approaching capacity and expansion of this
facility will be needed to provide tor the needs of the region. The City of
Medford is fully aware of the needs illnd growing demands on the treat-ent plant
and has budgeted $2,925,000 for FY-83 treatment plant expansion and improvements.
It is not anticipated that future litDitations of this system viII affect the
planned growth and developDent of Phoenix. A poliCy is contained later in this
section that pertains to a future joint-use trunk sewer agreement between the
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ceptor. However, such an Agreement may be necessary if and when a BCVSA sewer
system is installed to serve the Camp Baker Road area in the extreme southwest
portion of the Urban Growth Boundary area, as planned.
FIRE SERVICE .
The present fire service for the City of Phoenix (as of spring 1983)
consists of one full-time paid Fire Chief and an all volunteer department.
The system has the following fire suppression personnel and equipment:
• 1 full-time paid Chief
• 18 volunteer firemen
• 2 Pumpers
• 1 Reserve Pumper
• 1 Rescue Vehicle
• 1 Grass Rig
The City of Phoenix has an ISO (Insurance Services Office) Fire Class
Rate 7. This class has been with the City for many years. There appears to
be a real need to improve this class rating as the cost would be more than
justified. The major insurance companies have already reduced the rating to
4, which means lower insurance premiums in Phoenix. The ISO re-evaluation
was scheduled for the summer of 1983.
In addition to the fire and medical response from the City of Phoenix
Fire Department, the City does have an automatic mutual aid agreement with
nearby fire departments to assist in the event of any major emergency or disaster.
The level of service will have to be updated in accordance with the
'expanding needs of a growing community. As the City expands, the need to provide
full-time paid employees to coordinate the volunteer fire service will become
more important. .As the community grows, the need for paid personnel to be
responsible for recruiting. training, a fire marshall, and administration will
also be required. It is recommended that the City annually review its level of
fire service and determine the needs for additional paid personnel.
POLICE SERVICE
The present police services, as of spring 1983, appear to be adequate to
meet the needs of Phoenix. As the COumunity expands, additional police services
will be required and the City Council should review the police needs annually
during the budget process and allocate sufficient funds to .aintain adequate
levels of police service. Present staffing is as follows:
• 5 Sworn Officers (including Chief)
• 1 Clerk
• 3 Vehicles
• 1 Mc>torcycle
• 12 Reserves
• 12 Cadets VIII-3
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The City ot Phoenix is servlild by the Phoenix-Talent School District '4.
This district is considerably larger than the City and serves not only the
communities ot Phoenix and Talent, but also portions of Medtord and a large
rural area (see map on following page). As a result, actions taken by the City
of Phoenix are not the only illlpact on this system.
Accordins to information obtained from the district's administration in
April, 1984, the total district enrollment for this school year is 2,058. A
major study of the district (and other districts) was undertaken in 1978 by the
consulting firm of Patterson' Stewart. Much of the information in this section
was obtained from that study document.
EVALUATION OF FACILITIES
• Phoenix High School
Location ----- City of Phoenix
Operational Capacity --- 870 students
Current Enrollment ----- 556 students
Maximum enrollment was expected to peak in the 1985-86
school year at about 750 students, which is well within
the operational capacity of this facility. However, the
impact of the recent recession on growth and development
in this area has slowed population growth considerably.
Present enrollment is almost 200 students below the peak
and 250 below the projection for this school year. The
district has no major expansion plans and none are anticipated
withi~ the foreseeable future.
• Talent Junior High School
Location ----- City of Talent
Operational Capacity --- 420 students
CUrrent Enrollment ----- 358 students
It was anticipated that 95 percent of this school's capacity
could be reached by the 1985-86 school year. However, the
slower growth rates have resulted in a lower-than-expected
current enrollment (about 20 students less than projected) .
The district has no expansion plans at this time.
• Phoenix Elementary School,
Location ----- City of Phoenix
Operational capacity --- 500 sb.1dents
CUrrent Enrollment -----'375 students
Although the current enroll.1aent is well under the school's
capac! ty, the 1977-78 school year peaked at 539 students, which
was above the capacity. - At that time, several options were
considered, one of which was to build a new school in the south
Medford area. This school (Orchard Hill) was built and did
take a major burden off the other elementary schools. The
current enrollment is well below the capacity.
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• Talent Elementary School
Location ----- City ot Talent
Operational Capacity --- 500 students
CUrrent Enrollment ----- 480 students
The capacity of this facility is very close to the maximum.
However, the construction of Orchard Hill ElementarY has
provided some flexibility for re-distribution of students
and this ....i11 keep enrollJnent within the limits of the
facility .
• Orchard Hill Elementary School
Location ----- south Medford
Operational Capacity ---- 500 students
CUrrent Enrollment ------ 289 students
This facility 1s very ne.... to the district but has been very
important in taking the load off the Talent and Phoenix
elementary schools. This facility has used less than 60
percent of its capac!ty and has room for considerable growth.
PROJECTED NEEDS
The Phoenix-Talent School District has its own administrative staff and
does it own enrollment and facilities needs projections, based in part
on growth trends, population projections, and the future plans of the
communities within its boundaries. The dia~ict has been consulted on
the issue of> future growth and is aware of the Comprehensive Plans of
both Phoenix and Talent and will plan accor~in9ly for future facilities.
The Phoenix Comprehensive Plan calls for an increase of 395 dwellings
over the term of the planning period (to year 2000). According to the
Patternson & Stewart study, different types of dwellings can be expected
to have different impacts on the school system, because they produce
different·numhers of school age children. The table on the following
page was included to show how different types of housing affect the
school enrollments and also as a tool for future planning and projections.
Based on the information in this table, the follo....ing statistics were
generated to produce the anticipated school needs to accommodate the
future growth of Phoenix:
Fig. VIII-2
STUDENT PROJECTIONS
DWELLING TYPE
New single-family
Hulti-family units
(l0\ of total)
TOTAL
UNITS
-88
31
EXPECTED SCHOOL
CHILDREN PER UNIT
1.161
0.219
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ADDITIONAL
OIIIDREN
102
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109
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CHILDREN IN SCHOOL
PER DWELLING UNIT •
TOTAL CHILDREN PER PRESCHOOL
HOUS ING TYPE . DlreLLING UNIT CHILDREN 1<:-6 7-12
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family Homes in Urban 1.161 .330 .529 .302
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single-family Homes
on Large Lots - In 1.107 .315 .504 .288
a Rural Setting.
Older Single-family 0.900 .257 .410 .233Homes in Urban Setting.···
Apartments (Urban Setting)
Where Children are 0.219 .099 .084 .036
Allowed.····
Mobile Homes in MIl Parks
which allow Children
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27\ of all parks.
Mobile Homes on 0.723 .208 .328 .187Individual Properties
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•••• About 10\ of apartments allow children overall .
These are often older buildings in established
built-up areas.
SOURCE: Patterson & Stewart, Demographic -
School Facilities Study for Jackson County
Educ:::a tion Service District and Josephine County
School District. Oct., 1978.
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The student projections on page VIII-6 are based on statistics derived
from past experience within this region. However, the City should also
be aware that the variables could change in the Phoenix area. For
example, a rise in the birth rate or family size could increase the
number ot students. Also, only 10 percent of apartment units were used
in the projections, which was considered a regional average for the
number of apartments th&t allow children. Phoenix may have a h'igher
proportion than the region, which would increase the numbers of children.
For example, if 50 'percent of Phoenix apartments allowed children, the
number of students could increase from 109 to 136. Even if one child
(school-aged) resulted from each new apartment in Phoenix, there would
still not be enough students to fill an elementary school of 500 capacity.
Although Phoenix, by itself, is not expected to produce enough children
of school age to require a new school, we must also consider the impact
on the district of Talent's projected growth as well as growth in the
south Medford area and unincorporated areas within the district. The
Talent Elementary School is already near peak capacity and wl11 exceed
capacity as growth in Talent continues. The south Medford area is also
growing rapidly. School district officials are monitoring these growth
areas and planning accordingly for new facilities.
In anticipation of the need for a new elementary school, the City of
Phoenix has set aside ten acres in the area east "of the freeway. This
school will serve Phoenix and rural areas and will also help to lessen
the burden on the Phoenix and Talent Elementary Schools, as well as the
Orchard Hill School, which will be impacted by Medford's growth. A site
for a future new high school already exists in the Talent area and will
be provided for when the district feels it is necessary.
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
The City of Phoenix does not have a hospital within the community.
However, the Rogue Valley Medical Center, located on Barnett Road in Medford,
is within approximately ten or fifteen minutes from Phoenix, as is Ashland
COImluni ty Hospital. Rescue and emergency medical services are available through
the police and fire departments, if necessary, and private ambulance services
are readily available to the community.
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Being located between Medford and "Ashland, the residents of Phoenix have
access to two major newspapers, the Ashland Daily Tidings and the Medford Mai.l-
Tribune. Four "free n television stations broadcast from this area. 'l"hree of
these (KOBI, mRv, and KTVL) carry the three major networks. The fourth i.s
KSYS, a publicly-owned station providing PBS and local progr.umi.ng. The valley
also has a considerable number of radio stations, one of which (JaruG) is located
in Phoenix. These stations carry a wide variety of music and other proqra.rinq,
as well as local and national news coverage."
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(I STORM DRAINAGE
Phoenix is located adjacent to Bear Creek, the primary drainage for the
Bear Creek Valley. In addition, Coleman Creek, Anderson Creek, and other
smaller creeks (or drainages) flow through the community, providing opportunities
for storm water run-off, channeling it into Bear Creek and eventually to the
Rogue River. '
As stated in the "Natural Disasters & Hazards" section of this Plan,
the City does not have a major flood potential with the exception of areas
along Bear Creek. Fortunately, the Bear Creek Greenway is nearly entirely
owned by Jackson County or the State and ne.... urban development will not be
allowed to occur within this corridor.
Although the natural creeks are normally very efficient in carrying off
storm ....ater, minor periodic flooding of intersections is occasionally encountered
during periods of heavy rain. Serious flooding of homes or businesses has not
been a problem, but intersection or street flooding can be inconvenient and a
potential hazard.
The older residential areas of Phoenix still have open drainage ditches
along roadways where curbs, gutters and sidewalks have not been built. However,
it is the City's policy to- require such improvements as a part of new development.
As a result, all new subdivisions and other major development bas included curbs,
<]Utters and storm drains. As additional new development occurs, the storm drain
system will continue to expand, the open ditches will gradually disappear, and
the City will have less flooding, inconveniences and potential vater hazards.
It will be to the City's long-range advantage to continue the policy of requiring
storm drain development as a standard procedure of all new development.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
In 1974, a Solid Waste Management Plan for Jackson County was developed,
covering such issues as the establishment, construction. and/or operation of
solid waste disposal sites, planning and design of facilities, program adminis-
tration, financing, collection and transfer systems, and projections of future
needs. Jackson County utilizes a number of solid waste disposal sites and,
according to the projections, these sites will be adequate to accommodate the
projected needs into the early 19905.
The City of Phoenix' is served by City Sanitary Service, which takes the
vaste to the Rogue Disposal Landfill on South Stage Road near Jacksonville.
There are no sites within Phoenix or its urbanizable area that are suitable
for a sanitary landfill and future needs wiil continue to be met by rural
landfill sites.
The City of Phoenix will continue to coordinate its solid waste disposal
needs with Jackson County's disposal foI.cilities planning and managelDe.Dt. The
City's future growth and developDent will be coordinated with the ability of
City Sanitary Service's ability to handle the resulting waste products. Any
POtential problems in this area will be resolved through cooperation between
the City, Jackson County, and City Sanitary Service (or other disposal service).
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COORDINATION
This section of the Comprehensive Plan has provided an overview of all
major public facilities and ~ervices, with the exception of parks and recreation
facilities which are covered in Section XII of the Plan.
Host major facilities or services are provided through tax rev~nue9,
grants, or other sources. However, some facilities and "public improvements"
are best provided by the private sector at the time of development of their
individual properties. Such improvements generally include sewer, water, and
storm drain systems, street improvements, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other
improvements that become "public" improvements once they are developed and
accepted by the City.
The City has adopted standards for development that are easily applied
to individual properties, or to groups of properties that may arrange to under-
take the improvements through an improvement district arrangement or other method.
These standards are inCluded as part of the subdivision ordinance.
The coordination of public improvements can be critical, in many cases,
to the coordinated development of City-wide "systems". Individual developers
must be required to consider total area needs and design requirements when
planning their site improvements so that longer-range development can occur in
a coordinated fashion and undersized lines will not have to be removed and replaced
by larger lines. The City has the primary responsibility to ensure that such
coordination and long-range planning will take place.
It is very likely that the State will eventually require long-range
facilities/utilities planning on the local level. Cities may be required to
develop master plans for- the development of such major systems as water, sewer,
storm drainage, streets, etc., throughout their urbanizable areas in advance of
development. This will help to ensure "that each individual development will be
planned and constructed in accordance with the overall master plan for that area.
The City currently does not have any master or "concept" plans for urbanizable
areas other than the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. In order to provide for this
future need, the. policies of this section include policies aimed at the future
development of "area master plans", additional study of develo~nt requirements
for public improvements, and the preparation of an annexation ordinance that
specifically outlines the public improvement requirements that will be required
of newly annexed properties.
Through these steps, the City will be better able to deal effectively
with future development and growth and the result will be a we~-planned and
well-serviced community with a minimum of delays, obstacles, and duplication.
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I( PUBLIC FACILITIES , SERVICES POLICIES
Water Service
• The City of Phoenix viII evaluate each development proposal and/or
annexation to the City to determine if adequate water supply is
available. (This 1s an eJCpression of the present position o£ the
City Of Phoenix. As the water .supply is the limiting public facility
for community expansion, an evaluation of water supply in relation to
potential demand provides a good tool to lOOnitor growth.)
• If a project is proposed within the City of significant magnitude
to exceed the capacity of the City's .....ater supply, the developer
shall be required to provide an additional source of water that will
accommodate the proposed use, rather than consuming a disproportionate
share of the Community's water supply.
• A management program will be developed for sewer and water utilities
which will provide sufficient user fees to offset the cost of supply,
maintenance, and depreciation of the water system.
• The City will continue to monitor the water system in an effort to
ensure the highest possible level of water quality and capacity, as
well as sufficient fire flows for community fire protection.
SEWER SERVICE
• The City shall work with the Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority
(BCVSA) to negotiate a joint-use trunk sewer agreement to serve the
camp Baker Road area, when necessary.
• The City will participate with other member cities and BCVSA to assure
adequate treatment capacity through and beyond the planning period.
• The City will continue to require the development of storm drains as
a method of reducing the amount of storm water infiltration into the
sanitary sewer lines.
• The City will continue to monitor the age and condition of its sewer
system and work toward the developnent of a program for the replacement
of old, deteriorating lines, possibly through a capital Improvements Plan.
• The City will wo~k toward the elimination of subsurface disposal systems
(septic systems) within the City limits and will encourage or require
hook-ups to the City's sewer system to minimize health hazards.
• The City will work with BCVSA toward the development of a specific
policy pertaining to the extension of sewer service to properties within
the City's urbanizable area. (Such a policy might al~ow such service
for documented health hazards; but not for convenience or as an alternative
to annexation.)
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( FIRE & POLICE SERVICES
• The City will continue to improve the level of service provided by
the police and tire departments, in proportion to the City's growth
and development, and will strive to provide the necessary levels of
funding for needed personnel and equipment.
• The City will seek ways to increase the overall efficiency of the
police'and fire departments thr~u9h the use of energy-efficient and
cost-effective vehicles and equipment, participation in computer-
assisted programs or information systems, improvements in department
procedures and training, or other alternatives, as appropriate.
• The City will continue to encourage volunteer participation in police
and fire programs and activities, including public school programs
that can be expected to have a positive effect on crime prevention,
fire prevention, public safety, and general community support for
local police and fire activities and efforts.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• The City will continue to work closely with the Phoenix-Talent School
District to ensure that the district is aware of City plans, population
projections, and other information .that it needs for effective planning.
• The City will invite input from the school district on any issue or
development proposal that may affect educat;i.onal services or facilities.
• The City will assist the school district in facilities planning and
ensure that the Comprehensive Plan provides adequate opportunities for
school facilities development in appropriate areas.
• The City will continue to ensure that new development that is proposed
near a public school is designed for minimum impact on the facility.
STORM DRAINAGE
• The City will continue to require the installation of storm drains as
a part of new development to reduce local flooding and possible infiltra-
tion of storm water into the sanitary sewer system.
• The City will utilize Bear Creek, Coleman Creek, Anderson Creek and other
natural channels to the maximum extent possible for storm vater run-off.
• The City will consider the development of a storm drain master plan
for the cOIImUnity.
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lSOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
• The City will support the efforts of Jackson County related to
the provision of adequate sites tor solid waste and hazardous
substance disposal.
• The City wl11 ensure that its future solid waste disposal needs
are coordinated with the capabilities of City sanitary Service
to provide for those needs.
• The City will continue to encourage efforts aimed at "resource
recovery" programs that ....i11 recycle waste materials.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT COORDINATION
• The City wll1 study its present procedures and requirements for
the installation of public improvements as a part of new development
and work to....ard the preparation of a policy paper, or specific
guidelines that prospective developers can use in planning new
construction.
• The City will prepare and adopt an "annexation ordinance- that
outlines the procedures and requirements for annexation, and
includes appropriate public improvements requirements, if needed.
• The City will work toward the development of a master plan for public
improvements to serve the City's urbanizable areas in a coordinated
manner and in advance of development to help ensure the adequate
provision of ne~ded facilities, improvements and utilities.
• The City will consider the development of smaller "area plans" for
specific areas of the community that are undergoing development
pressures, but do not have overall "systems" plans that will ensure
coordinated development.
• The City will ensure that new development will not block or result
in an obstacle to further development on adjacent or nearby lands,
and will ensure that all public improvements and utilities can be
easily continued as new growth occurs.
• The City will work with the Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority
to establish appropriate policies pertaining to the extension of
sanitary sewers within the urban growth boundary in such a manner
that health hazards will be relieved, but also in a ;IIaI1ller that will
not hamper the future growth and apnexation of the affected properties.
• The City will continue to work with property owners and developers in
efforts to finance local public impro!ements, as appropriate.
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SECTION IX.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................
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INVENTORY OF CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES •.•.•••• IX-2
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CURRENT ENERGY USAGE IN OREGON .••••.... : .....••. IX-6
ENERGY CONSERVATION ........................................................ IX-8
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ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM ••......••...•.....•• ~-IO
ENERGY EFFICIENT STRUCTURES •.........•••••. IX-IO
QUALITY URBAN DESIGN •..•.........•.•..••••. IX-IO
EFFICIENT PATTERNS OF LAND USE .....••.••••• IX-II
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ••.•......••.••.•••• IX-II
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THE COMPREHENS IVE PLAN
SECTION IX.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
INTRODUCTION
Oregon and the Northwest in general have enjoyed readily available
and relatively low-cost energy over the past several decades. We have
almost taken for granted its availability. However, in the 19809 we are
more aware of increasing energy costs, finite supplies of resources, and
are actively seeking ways to conserve energy and develop energy alternatives.
The availability of energy resources, and the wa,ys we utilize the
energy we have, will become increasingly important to Oregon and to Phoenix
in the future. Oregon might be described as an "energy deficient" state.
We have no major oil reserves, no capacity for refining petroleum products,
and can produce only about 55 percent of our own electricity. Nearly all
of our natural gas is imported from Canada or the Rocky Mountain states.
Overall, we are dependent upon outside sources for about 87 percent of all
the energy we use in Oregon.
Although the utility coapanies that provide the energy we use are
continuing to seek ways to meet our growing energy needs, there are indications
that all future needs will not be met, unless we become more 'Conservative and
innovative in our energy consumption.
This section of the Phoenix Comprehensive Plan is intended to provide
basic information pertaining to energy, to describe the major source of both
"conventional" and "alternate" energy, and to point out some programs or
activities the City of Phoenix may utilize and policies we may follow to guide
planning and development in the future to ensure that we will be making the
best use of our energy resources.
Statewide Planning Goal '13 (Energy Conservation) is:
"TO CONSERVE ENERGY."
..Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed
and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of
all forms of energlj, based upon sOWld .economic principles.-
This section of the Comprehensive Plan will provide an inventory of
the major energy resources available at this time and also provide a suaaary
of alternative sources that are either becoming acre popular, or are currently
under study for possible future use. Following this discussion is a set of
policies to direct the City's future land use planning and developaent actions.
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bINVENTORY OF CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES
The most common "conventional" methods of producing energy include
coal, nuclear, hydroelectric and petroleum. These are the major energy-
producing resources in use today. As previously stated, Oregon is an
energy importing state without major fossil fuel reserves. We do have many
rivers with hydroelectric facilities, but this source accounts for a relatively
small portion 0;£ the total energy demand.
ELECTRICITY:
Oregon's electricity is supplied through a complex network of facilities
that includes the Columbia River power system via the Bonneville Power Admin-
istration (BPA), and generating faci1ities operated by Portland General Electric
(PGE), Pacific Power and. Light (PP&L), Idaho Power Company, and the Eugene Water
and Electric Board (EWEB).
Pacific Power and Light Company (PP&L) is the exclusive distributor of
electricity in Jackson County, and serves electricity cus~rs in six states.
Approximately 78 percent of PP&L'S generating capacity comes from thermal
facilities, located primarily in Washington and Wyoming, and the remaining 22
percent from hydroelectric facilities. The company has 33 hydroelectric plants
throughout the Northwest and seven steam-electric plants. During 1979, the
hydro plants produced only about 13 percent of the total system load, due in
part to low river flows. The steam-electric plants produced about 66 percent
of the total. The remaining 21 percent of the load was purchased from other
systems under long-term exchange agreements and contracts. Through sucp agree-
ments, the company is able to sell excess summer energy to warm local!ties
such as Southern california, then purchase additional energy to meet peak winter
demands in colder areas.
PP&L is also involved in the production of fossil fuels used in the
generation of energy. NERCO, Inc. (Northern Energy Resources Company), a
Wholly-owned subsidiary of PP&L, controls coal reserves of 1.3 billion tons
in Montana, Wyoming and Alabama. PP&L also owns a 50 percent interest in a
coal mine in Centralia, Washington, near the location of one of its plants.
Its vast coal reserves appear to be adequate for at least the next two decades.
A major problem, however, is in the production of electricity from the resources
and transmitting it to the users. AIthough there is a growing awareness of the
need for more electricity, there is also a growing concern for the environment
and related air and water quality concerns that often pose .ajor obstacles to
the development of new major facilities and transmission lines.
The largest coal operation is the Decker Coal Company .in Montana, which
has reserves estimated at 522 million tons of strippable low-su1fur, low-ash
coal, of which 307 million tons are committed to de1ivery through .year 2003.
Although the coal appears to be available, the generation faci.lities do DOt
have the capacity to meet future needs. Without new or ~ed facilities
or extraordinary conservation efforts, PP&L could ex,perience an electrical
energy shortage of as much as 34 percent by 1990. As a result, PP&L is looking
at all possible alternatives, including hydroelectric, wind. and geothermal.
facilities. Even with the development of alternative energy supplies and a
major conservation effort, we could see a 15 percent deficit by 1990.
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PETROLEUM:
Petroleum products are available primarily in the forms of residual
oil, distillate oil, gasoline and diesel fuel. Unlike other forms of energy
that are supplied by utility cClZlpanies, these are provided through many
private distributors and retail outlets.
Residual
commercial and
tillate oil is
applications.
pil is used prtmarily for large-scale heat generation, such as
institutional space heating and industrial process heat. Dis-
used primarily for heat generation also, but usually for smaller
The main uses are for residential space heating and orchard heating.
Gasoline and diesel fuels are used almost exclusively for vehicular
applications. The primary use is for highway transportation, although a
smaller proportion is consumed in off-road use such as for agricultural and
timber operations and for industrial machinery.
The future supply and availability of petroleum products is uncertain.
The Country's partial reliance on foreign oil, ·combined with rising costs of
imported and domestic oil and continuing political unrest in the middle-eastern
oil producing countries, has led to increased pressures to conserve gas and oil,
turn to other energy source whenever possible, and increase domestic production.
The major oil companies claim to be affected by many of the same obstacles
experienced by PP&L and other utilities. Increasing environmental regulations,
public attitudes caused in part by rising prices, regulatory delays, and rising
production costs are hampering efforts to produce additional energy. Given
these factors, it is expected that gas and oil prices will continue to increase
in the near future, although we are currently (1984) experiencing a leveling-
off of prices and the retail prices of regular gasoline in Jackson County have
actually dipped below a' dollar per gallon. Because of the many factors and
uncertainties, it is impossible to predict future supply at this time. It will
be to the City's advantage to seek ways to reduce community reliance on
petroleum products and to ensure that future development is especially energy-
efficient in the transportation sector, which"is the area most vulnerable to
fuel shortages.
NATURAL GAS:
Natural gas is distributed in Jackson County exclusively by C P National,
a private utility. C P National is also a distributor of electricity, water,
natural gas, and telephone service in small urban and rural areas of Oregon,
california, Nevada, Utah,. and Arizona..
Approximately 62 percent of the IUltural gas supplies coming into our local
area originate in canada with. the balance coming fran domestic sources in the
Rocky Mountain states, according to the Medford office of CP National. Northwest
Pipeline Corporation transports the "natural gas fran the sources of supply in
Canada and the the Rockies to the Northwest. This company is aggressively
exploring for new reserves and now has proven reserves that are equivalent to
16.7 times their 1979 production.
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1/ C P National abo has an interest in major storage facilities. There aretwo liquified natural gas (LNG) facilities at Plymount, Washington; each capable
of holding LNG convertible to 1. 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Another
storage facility is located at Centralia, Washington. This is a "salt-dome
aquifer" into which natural gas is pumped during times of low demand and. held
under pressure until needed.
C P National owns a peak shaving plant in Medford which is capable of
making pipeline quality gas and sending it into the distribution system anytime
there is a shortfall in supply during critical periods or in the event of a
major disruption of the transmission line.
CP National serves over 50,000 natural gas customers, most of whom are
located in Southern Oregon. Residential customers use gas primarily for
heating and water heating. Also, most of the mills in the Rogue Valley use
natural gas for drying and steam processing.
The natural gas supplies for this area are foreseen by C P National as
being adequate now and sufficient to meet demands well into the future. The
price has risen dramatically over the past few years, primarily due to the
canadian export pricing policies and the deregulation of domestic natural gas.
It is expected that natural gas prices .in the future will continue to track
the world price of imported crude oil insofar as that percentage Which comes
from canada is concerned. Those in the gas industry are continuing their efforts
to reduce our dependence on CAnadian natural gas through such projects as the
Alaskan gas pipeline, research into "geopressure" gas in the Gulf Coast area,
and new local resources. There are some indications that limited natural gas
resources may exist in Jackson County and these too will be explored.
NUCLEAR POWER:
Although nuclear power plants are now operating and providing electricity,
the possibility of decreasing the 34 percent projected electrical energy shortage
in 1990 through expanded nuclear facilities is considered unlikely. According
to PP&L, nuclea~ piants contain financial risks, uncertainties related to fuel
and waste disposal, and long time periods for development of the facilities. A
new nuclear plant today would not be producing until well into the 1990s.
Another obstacle that cannot be overlooked is the growing opposition to nuclear
power on the part of the public, probably heightened somewhat by accidents,
mismanagement, uncertainties of waste disposal methods and locations, and the
financial and planning problems, such as those related to the WPPSS project in
Washington state.
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
Alternative methods of producinq energy include the use of such resources
as wind, sun (solar), geothermal, wood waste, and biomass. For the IDOst part,
these sources are currently in various stages of development, experimentation,
or limited use. A brief discussion is contained here to familiarize the reader
and user of this document with these newer innovations. As new breakthroughs
occur and as more information 1s developed, this section of the Plan will be
updated to reflect those changes.
WIND
Utilizing wind energy is not new and has been used for decades in Oregon
for pumping water and small Bcale generation of electricity. There are two
basic opportunities for generating electricity from the wind. These are (1)
small local units to eupplement other electricity sources and (2) large w1OO-
powered generating units that are capable of contributing to the regional
power grid. Small units are currently being used for a variety of purposes
in Oregon. The south coast area i8 an area of high wind that may be suitable
tor larger scale generators. PP&L is presently constructinq and testing such
generators near Coos Bay. On a large scale, the costs are considerably higher
to produce electricity by this method, according to PP"L. The. costs of .
electricity frOID the Coos Bay wind turbine is expected to be in the neighOOrhood
of lO¢ per hilov&tt-hour, compared to the present average cost of 2.3¢ per
kilowatt-hour.
Although small-scale wind generators could be effective in reducing
total electrical consumption, the costs will be high for the individual and
probably not cost-effective for larger scale application during the next
five to ten years.
GEOTHERMAL:
Geothermal energy production is a major possibility that is being
studied by several utility companies. However, at this time, there are a
number of unknown factors, including costs of production, environmental impacts,
reliability, and availability of the needed technology. Without these issues
solved. geothermal will not be an energy source that a large proportion of the
state can rely on over the next ten years. Locally. there are no known geo-
thermal sources. The nearest are in the Klamath Falls area where geothermal
wells are being used primarily for heating purposes.
SOLAR:
Tapping the resources of our sun may become a -.ajor industry in the Dear
future and the development of -.ajor solar-electric generating stations are DOt
beyond the range of possibility. However, because of inadequate technology,
the utility companies are reluctant to risk a major invest.ent in this area
at this time. Experimentation facilities are in place in some areas where there
is an abundance of sunshine, such as Arizona, but not likely ;in the Rogue Valley.
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Solar heatinq 1s probably the most feasible use of the sun that 1s
available and adaptable tor use 1n the Rogue valley. A study conducted by
the U.S. Department of Energy in 1978 entitled "Solar Energy for Pacific
Northwest Residential Heating" found that, based upon climatic tactors, the
attractiveness of solar heating is better for most Pacific Northwest locations
studied than for other typical northern locations. This study also stated
that the most attractive areas in the Pacific Northwest for solar heating
applications are the Richland/prosser area of Washington and the MedfQrd
area of Oregon ..
The Oregon Department of Energy is actively promoting solar applications,
both passive and active, and stated in its document entitled "Community Energy
Planning" that, in general, passive solar design for residential and commercial
use is cost-effective throughout Oregon. Many communities throughout the
country are developing solar energy or solar access ordinances or modifying
building codes to include solar considerations. It has been determined by
numerous experiments and studies that relatively inexpensive solar applications,
preferably included in new construction, can significantly reduce conventional
energy utilization, primarily through water and space heating.
Unlike other forms at energy, Bolar is readily available and solar
energy considerations can easily be integrated into existing ordinances and
applied to new development. In Bome cases, retrofitting of older structures
can also be cost-effective. Solar energy development is currently gaining in
popularity, has little or no negative impacts on the environment, and is an .
alternative that can be utilized locally. For these reasons, solar alternatives
are given major emphasis in this Plan, second only to conservation of energy.
Although major developers have been slow in including solar adaptations in their
major projects, we are seeing increasing numbers of "solar. homes" throughout
Southern Oregon, built mostly by individuals or for the custom home market. We
will continue to see more solar homes as developers become more convinced that
any increase in initial costs can be recovered in a few years through savings
in energy costs.
CURRENT ENERGY USAGE IN OREGON
In 1979, the Oregon Department of Energy distributed
"Community Energy Planning", aimed at incorporating energy
comprehensive plans and other land use planning processes.
a discussion of energy USAge.
a handbook entitled
elements into local
The handbook includes
As can be seen in the pie chart on the following page, ·space heating·
accounts for over 60 percent of residential energy consumption. . Tbere are
many ways that this percentage can be reduced, since it is due largely to poor
insulation, heat loss through windows and doors, infiltration, and housing
designs that do not take advantage of. the sun for heating. All of these can
be improved upon, both through better planning and design of new developments,
and through the "tightening-up· of older structures. This applies to CCIIIDe%"cial
and institutional as well as residential structures.
since the adoption of energy conservation standards in the oregon Uniform
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OREGON'S RESIDENTIAL
DIRECT ENERGY USE - 1977
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Building Code in 1979, all new housing must be insulated to R-JO 1n ceilings,
R-19 in floors and R-ll 1n walls. Windows must be double-glazed. These are
minimum levels and the State Supreme Court has ruled that local juriedictions
can adopt more stringent standards it they so desire. The following are some
very ba.ic solar orientation principles, provided by OOOE, and are provided
here only for reference and general guidance. More specific guidelines should
be incorporated into the City's Eoning ordinance or other development,regulations.
1. The largest wall and window areas should face south. The
south side of a building at 40 degrees latitude receives
three times as much winter sun as the east or west sides.
2. To benefit most from this sunlight/heat, large south-facing
windows should serve major living areas, such as the living
room and' lei tchen.
3. A large thermal mass 5i tuated to collect heat from the winter
sun provides heat storage within the bouse and tends to llIIOderate
day/night temperature swings.
4. Shading will prevent overheating in SUDDer.
provided by eaves with a sufficient overhang
summer sun, shade trees (deciduous if on the
the house), or shutters.
S. Window area on the east and ~st sides of the house should
be kept to a minimum. Ideal~y, there should be no windows
on the west side. fiest-facing windows should be shaded from
the late afternoon summer sun.
The second pie chaIt on page IX-7 shows the breakdown of personal
energy usage in Oregon. It is clearly seen that the private automobile
is a major energy consumer and that the average household uses more than
twice an much energy to operate its vehicles than it does to heat its home.
This is another area in which the City can take actions that will have a
beneficial effect on energy consumption. Vehicle usage and accessibility
are major factors in the City's land use plan. With proper planning, we
will be able to reduce the numbers of necessary automobile trips and put
qreater emphasis on more energy-efficient means of travel, such as walking,
bicycling, or utilizing the available public transit system. Other con-
siderations of this plan are to encourage a better commercial and industrial
balance within the community, so that fewer residents will have to travel
outside the community for reasons of shopping, entertainment, employment or
other activities. Such considerations are given greater emphasis in other
sections of the Plan that· deal more directly with the land use plan itself.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Most experts in the field of energy tend to agree that the first and
foremost priority should be voluntary energy conservation. This option
has the greatest potential for imDediate impact and is the direction that
ve viII have to go in the future as we face greater needs and fever resources.
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( oregon's firlt Alternate Energy Development COrmDi~5ion (AEDC) ¥asappointed by the Governor in 1979 to quantity the realistic potential in
each renewable resource area and to recommend measures to develop those
resources. As one of six task forces of the AEOC, the Solar Task. Force
found that the area of conservation 1s very closely related to -olar
application and has prepared a document entitled "Solar/CooaervatioD Task
Porce Report" to outline policy options to be considerlltd. Ttl!. task .force
concluded that the Solar/Conservation combination 1s the best COurH of
action for the atate for a number of reasons, including: (1) It 1. le88
inflationary and cheaper than other energy sources; (2) it can st.iaJ.late
the economy by redirecting the saved capital into other investaent8; (3) it
will create more jobs, particulilrly at the local level; (4) it prc:.:>tes
individual freedoms and reduces dependence on imported resources; (5) it
is more reliable, (6) it can be implemented locally; (7) it will have few
or no adverse environmental illpactsi and (8) it is something that is
available to most individuals and businesses without exte~sive utility
infrastructure.
The task force 'hopes to achieve its goal of optimZlll conservation and
efficient use of energy in all forms by meeting the following objeCtives:
1. To phase out the use of oil. by 1990, and natural gas
by 2000, except as backup, for ·direct space and water
heat in the residential and commercial sectors. Tbese'
fuels would be 'preserved for their more essential
transportation and industrial .pplications.
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are the only energy options t-ediately available.
cost-effective energy option available and the only
increasing energy costs and de-aads.
conservation applications
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2. To promote maximal use of electric generation from
renewable sources by 2010 through natural market forces
and accelerated by the following policy directions:
a. Use electric resistance space and water heati~g
in all new structures only if used as back;iij,· :to
1)igh-efficiency heating devices, such as pa.-a:ive '.
and active solar and heat PUIIJps.
b. Convert all existing electric resistance beating
by year 2000 by the same means.
c. Increased use of 1IIOre efficient residential. and
~cial appliances And lighting."
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ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
The information presented in this section of the Comprehensive Plan has
provided an overview of the major conventional energy sources that Phoenix
residents and businesses are presently utilizing. It was concluded that the
City and County have very little control over the supply and distribution of
the major sources of energy since, in most cases, they originate outside the
area or outside the state.
From the conclusions of local and state-wide studies, it appears that
the best course of action would be one that combines energy conservation with
solar applications. This direction could be the basis for a program that could
be implemented at the local level and could be cost-effective. There are also
many ways in which both conservation and solar may be integrated into the
Comprehensive Plan and implementing ordinances.
The following is a set of energy-related goals and policies which form
the City's energy conservation program.
ENERGY EFFICIENT STRUCTURES
GOAL *1: To work toward optimum levels of energy efficiency
and conservation in structures of all types throughout
the COlmJunity.
POLICIES: L The City shall work toward the weatherization of all
public buildings under its jurisdiction, within its
economic limitations.
2. The City shall ensure that all new construction will be
as energy-efficient as possible and will conform to all
applicable Uniform Building Code and state weatherization
standards.
3. The City will consider the future development and implementation
.of solar accessibility and orientation requirements for inclusion
in the Zoning Ordinance and other land development regulations.
4. The City shall encourage residents to participate in residential
and/or commercial weatherization programs that may be offered
through various agencies or utility companies, and shall provide
related information on such programs, as available.
QUALITY URBAN
POLICIES:
DESIGN
To promote energy efficient design in all new develOpment
that maximizes the use of natural environmental features.
1. The City shall encourage innovation in the design of new
residential development, such as attached or clustered
housing, whenever substantial energy conservation would
result without any sacrifice in residential quality.
2. The City shall encourage the retention of trees and natural
vegetation when they would be useful in energy conservation,
such as providing shade, cooling, windbreaks, or other uses.
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3. The City will consider the inclusion of solar access
requirements into existing codes and ordinances to
protect solar rights.
4. The City will consider the possibility of additional
landscaping provisions in the subdivision ordinance
and appropriate sections of the zoning ordinance to
help ensure energy-efficient development and to ensure
attractive and usable open space, particularly in higBer
density residential developments.
EFFICIENT PATTERNS OF LAND USE
GOAL '3: To ensure, through the Land Use Section and zoning I the
most energy-efficient arrangement of land uses.
POLICIES: 1. The City will strive for energy-efficient future neighborhoods
by providing for all major services at the neighborhood level,
as shown on the Comprehensive Plan map.
2. The City will encourage innovation in the design of new
subdivisions and planned unit developments that minimize
the costs and energy consumed in the provision of urban
facilities such as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters,
etc.
3. The City shall encourage "in-fill" development on vacant
lots wi thin the City to maximize the utilization of existing
facilities and services.
4. The City shall discourage "urban sprawl" development that is
not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that might put
a strain on the provision of public facilities and services.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
GOAL *4: To minimize transportation-related energy consumption through
appropriate land use planning and an emphasis on non-motorized
transportation alternatives.
POLICIES: 1. Energy efficiency shall be a major criterion in evaluating
future modes of transportation, both public and private, as
well as major land use proposals.
2. The City shall continue to support carpooling and the use of
public transit (RV'ID), and will continue to make information
00 transportation alternatives available to the public.
3. The City will continue to provide industrial sites in locations
that can make .aximum use of the railroad and freeway.
4. Whenever possible, the City will encourage non-motorized forms
of transportation to lessen dependence on the private auto for
short trips as well as commuting.
5. The City shall coordinate its plans for streets, bikeways, truck
routes, and other major facilities with the. County and State.
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SECTION X.
TRANSPORTATION
CONTENTS·
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SECTION X.
TRANSPORTATION
INTRODUCTION
This section of the Comprehensive Plan is very closely
related to the Land Use Plan and should really be considered
a part of the physical plan. While the Land Use Plan allocates
the types and intensities of development throughout the City,
the Transportation section provides for the most efficient access
to all lands and uses with a minimum of congestion. This section
also discusses the movement of goods, as well as people. And,
since all residents of Phoenix do not travel by private automobile,
we must also consider other modes of travel, including public
transit, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle facilities.
GOAL
Statewide Planning Goal '12 (Transportation) states:
HTo provide and encourage a safe, convenient
and economic transportation system.·
Goal 112 requires a "transportation plan" to:
1. Consider "all modes of transportation, including
mass transit. air, water, pipeline. rail. highway,
bicycle, and pedestrian.
2. Be based upon an inventory of local, regional and
state transportation needs;
3. Consider the differences in social consequences
that would result from utilizing differing com-
binations of transportation modes;
4. Avoid principal reliance upon anyone mode of
transportation;
5. Minimize adverse social, economic and environmental
impacts an~ costs;
6. Conserve energy;
7. Meet the needs of the "transportation disadvantaged"
by improving transportation services;
8. Facilitate the flow of goods and services so as to
strengthen the local and regional economy; and
9. Conform with local and regional comprehensive land
use plans.
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PHOENIX TRANSPORTATION INVENTORY
The primary mode of transportation in Phoenix has been and
will continue to be the automobile, via the highway systems and
local streets. However, there are other modes of travel and of
moving goods to, from, and throughout the community. The following
is an inventory and discussion of all major modes and how,they fit
into the Pho~nix Comprehensive Plan.
Interstate 5 Freeway
Phoenix is very fortunate in being located along the 1-5
Freeway corridor. This is the primary freeway route through
Oregon, connecting all the major cities along the West Coast.
The freeway not only provides convenience for personal travel,
but also provides convenience for the movement of goods and makes
Phoenix more attractive as a location for freeway-related commercial,
industrial, and service businesses. Close proximity to the freeway
may also prove very advantageous to Phoenix in the provision of
tourist-related accommodations and services.
Rogue Valley Highway
Highway 99 (Rogue Valley Highway) parallels the freeway and
Bear Creek through the valley and provides dir,ect linkages between
valley communities. As shown on the Transportation Plan map, the
highway is split in the downtown area with northbound traffic by-
passing the downtown area to minimize congestion. The southbound
lanes of the highway form Main-Street, which is the central business
district of Phoenix. The split highway configuration maximizes the
flow of traffic through the community, while still allowing good
access, and may also have a positive effect on air quality.
City Street System
The City's street system is based on a "hierarchy of streets",
which means that each type of street has a particular function and
relationship to other types of streets. The three primary categories
are (1) arterials, (2) collectors, and (3) local streets. The
following is a description of each:
MAJOR & SECONDARY ARTERIAIS Like the highway, the arterial street
system is also oriented to through traffic, but on a more localized level.
Arterials are intended to handle relatively heavy traffic of up to about
40,000 vehicles per day on some routes. The major arterials are designed
to handle heavier traffic at higher speeds, and with a minimum of delay or
congestion. These are "through streets". Streets within the Phoenix
planning area that are proposed to be arterials include Rogue Valley Highway
(Main Street), Fern Valley Road, E. Bolz Road (link between Main " Fern
Valley), Fourth Street, First Street, and Colver Road.
COLLECTOR STREETS As the name implies, these routes are intended to
collect traffic from residential neighborhoods and transfer it to the
arterial street system. These streets are intended to "feed" traffic in
and out of neighborhoods. Shown on the Plan map as collector streets are
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( Rose, Cheryl Lane, Oak Street, Hilsinger Road, and Camp Baker Road.
Additional collector streets will be provided 1n areas east of the
freeway as more specific development plans are proposed in those areas.
Collector streets are normally designed to handle up to 5,000 vehicles
per day.
LOCAL STREETS All other streets in the City that are not collectors
or arter~als, are local streets and are intended to provide access to
homes. These streets are low-volume streets that are not intended to
carry heavy through traffic. In many communities, through traffic is
further discouraged through the use of cul-de-sac or loop streets. Such
techniques not only keep traffic to the minimum, but also provide added
safety (especially for children), peace and quiet, and often higher
property values.
TRUCX ROUTES The Truck Route Map (Fig. X-2) shows those routes
within the City of Phoenix that are intended to accommodate the needs
of truck traffic. These streets are intended to provide either a through
route for truck traffic (Highway 99, First Street, Fourth Street) or
direct access to areas that require truck service on a regular basis,
such as the industrial area along "C" Street. The establishment of these
routes not only benefits the truck operators, but also benefits the City
residents by preventing unnecessary truck movements on residentia~ streets
or through quiet residential neighborhoods.
SotiEHern Pacific Railway
Rail transportation service is provided by the Southern
Pacific Railway Company. At the present time, the railroad route
that bisects Phoenix and passes through the Rogue Valley does not
provide passenger service. This line is freight-oriented and does
serve the major industrial areas of the valley, including some
industries within Phoenix. There is very little railroad service
to Phoenix at the present time, but there are opportunities for
the development of additional spur trackage, if needed by future
or existing businesses.
The Comprehensive Plan provides an area of industrial develop-
ment in the northwest quadrant of the planning area of sufficient
size to include a spur track for industrial use. It is important
to preserve this potential by ensuring that future development
plans in this area will not eliminate the possibility for the spur.
Air Transportation
The Medford-Jackson County Airport is the primary airport
facility serving Southern Oregon and is located in Medford, about
eight miles from Phoenix. The airport provides both freight and
passenger service on regularly scheduled airlines, and also has
facilities for agricultural crop dusting, emergency medical flights,
charter flights, and hanger/tie-down facilities for private pilots.
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The Greenway will eventually provide pedestrian, equestrian,
and bicycle trails between Ashland and the Rogue River when
completed, according to the Bear Creek Greenway Plan, adopted by
the County in December of 1982. Acquisition of Greenway lands in
the Phoenix area is nearly completed and a bikeway link between
Phoenix and Talent is a high priority of the County at this time.
Eventually, this system will provide opportunities for Phoenix
residents (or visitors) to bicycle to most major points of interest
along the Bear Creek corridor and will be a valuable transportation
alternative for the area. The City has encouraged the acquisition
of the Greenway corridor and its use, consistent with the adopted
plans. The Phoenix Comprehensive Plan and the Greenway Plan are
consistent with each other in terms of recreation, open space,
environmental protection, and water quality, as well as transportation.
While the Greenway system has the potential of becoming very
important to the City as a transportation linkage, it is suggested
that Phoenix not undertake major construction of trails or bikeways
within the Greenway until such time as gas tax or other revenues
for bicycle path construction become available. In the meantime,
the City can work with the County in developing the design details,
can continue to monitor and support the work of the Greenway
Committee, and can develop a plan for interconnecting bikeways
within the Community.
Pedestrian Facilities
Pedestrian walkways have been constructed throughout most of
the downtown commer~ial area of Phoenix. However, there are
locations where no development has occurred for many years and, as
a result, there are no sidewalks. The City's policy has been to
require sidewalks as a part of any new commercial development and
this has resulted in modern attractive developments·that encourage
pedestrians to corne and shop in a safer environment.
The older neighborhoods of Phoenix were built before sidewalk
requirements or storm drains. As a result, these neighborhoods
often have an asphalt local street without curbs, and with a drain-
age ditch along the roadway. The lack of sidewalks has not made
these neighborhoods less attractive and the low volumes of traffic
are not considered a major safety hazard to pedestrians. However,
it is now the City's policy to require at least curbs and gutters
along new residential streets and sidewalks when found to be
necessary or desirable. Sidewalks are especially important in
areas having a significant population of elderly residents, and
also along streets that are used most by children walking to and
from schools.
Transportation Disadvantaged
A very large proportion of the poor, the young, the elderly,
and the disabled are considered "transportation disadvantaged",
according to an Oregon Department of 'Transportation document
entitled "The Transportation Disadvantaged in Oregon" (1977).
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These sub-groups of the population do not share the level of
mobility enjoyed by most. Of these, many cannot drive, others
who could make use of public transit have none available, and
others cannot use public transit when it is provided. The OOOT
report states that about 39 percent of the state's total popu-
lation fall into this group, a significantly high percentage.
Of these, about 65 percent are handicapped and/or elderly, two
characteristics that often overlap.
Governmental agencies tend to define "transportation dis-
advantaged" in different ways and there is no nationally accepted
definition. The Lane County Transit District has come as close
as anyone in defining a transportation disadvantaged person as
one who "experiences varying degrees of immobility due to lack of
physical, economic, or mental ability". The ability of a person
to be independently mobile is a major consideration, and this is
often based on access to and/or ability to operate an automobile,
since that is the predominant mode of personal transportation.
Obviously, the City of Phoenix cannot assure that a means
of transportation is available for each individual. However, the
City can include the needs of the above-mentioned groups as major
considerations when reviewing private or public development plans,
when developing park plans, when improving streets and walkways,
and whenever pUblic access ~s a factor.
Public Transportation
A public transportation system is available to Phoenix
residents in the form of the Rogue Valley Transportation District
(RVTD). This bus system provides local and regional service to
most valley communities, including Ashland, Talent, Phoenix,
Medford, Jacksonville, and White City, as well as areas between.
The system provides an important transportation opportunity for
those residents who cannot afford to own and operate an automobile,
or who are h~ndicapped. Also, approximately one-fourth of the
population is under the legal driving age and RVTD offers these
youth a means of getting around.
As fuel becomes more costly and pollution controls become
more extensive, RVTD will prove to be increasingly valuable. The
City, therefore, should continue to encourage and support the bus
system and to assist in any way in the design or location of bus
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1. The City of Phoenix shall support and encourage
the use of the Rogue Valley Transportation District
(RVTD) bus system as an integral part in providing
adequate transportation services within the Rogue
Valley area.
2. The"City of Phoenix will encourage the development
of an adequate transportation system (highways and
railroad trackage) to provide the necessary trans-
portation services needed to attract suitable industry
to the area to strengthen the economic base of the
City and surrounding community.
3. The City of Phoenix will continue to support and
encourage the development of the Bear Creek Area
Transportation Study in its present form, as adopted.
This will encourage the free movement of goods and
people through the community with a minimum amount
of disruption.
4. The City of Phoenix shall plan for and design a
pedestrian/bicycle path tie to the Bear Creek
bicycle/pedestrian path system.
5. The City will encourage the local industrial usage of
Southern Pacific Railway service as an efficient means
of moving goods and products and will ensure, through
the site p~an review process, that opportunities for
the development of future spur tracks are not lost to
poor site planning.
6. The City shall continue to require the development of
pedestrian walkways as a part of all new commercial
deve.loprnent, as well as a part of industrial, residential,
and public area development when determined necessary for
convenience or safety.
7. The City will consider the unique needs of the -trans-
portation disadvantaged", including the elderly, handi-
capped, the young, and the poor, when reviewing develop-
ment proposals or when undertaking a planning or develop-
ment projec~ within the community.
8. The City encourage the dev~lopment of alternative means
of transportation for the purposes of conserving energy,
avoiding an undue reliance on any single mode, and to
lessen the costs of providing for auto-related facilities.
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HOUSING
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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GENERAL HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS ••••••••••••••• XI-2
ABILITY TO AFFORD HOUSING ••••••••••••••••••••• XI-9
HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT •••••••••••••••••••••• XI-14
Lower Cost Housing XI-14
Medium Cost Housing .•.•••..••••••••••...•... XI-16
High Cost Housing .••.........•............ ~. XI-I?
Housing Needs Summary. . • . •• . . . . . ••• . •. . . . .• •• XI-I?
HOUSING CONDITIONS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• XI-19
BUILDABLE LANDS XI-21
RESIDENTIAL ZONING XI-23
CONVERSION STANDARDS FOR URBANIZABLE LANDS •••• XI-25
HOUSING POLICIeS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• XI-25
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Fig. XI-3 YEAR-ROUND HOUSING BY BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS XI-4
Fig_ XI-4 AGE OF HOUSING STOCK (City/County Comparison) XI-5
Fig. XI-5 1980 JACKSON COUNTY HOUSING VALUE, RENT
& VACANCY RATE (By individual communities) ••.. XI-6
Fig. XI-6 GENERAL POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS •••••••• XI-8
Fig. XI-7 HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION ••••••••••••• XI-9
Fig_ XI-8 HOUSING COSTS BY OWNERS & RENTERS ......... XI-I0
Fig. XI-9 AFFORDASILITY OF OWNER HOUSING BY VALUE... XI-12
if Fig. XI-I0 RENTAL AFFORDASILITY •••••••••••••••••••••• XI-13
Fig_ XI-Il YEAR 2000 HOUSING NEEDS ................... XI-I?
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Fig. XI-13 HOUSING CONDITIONS (Map)................... XI-20
Fig. XI-14 BUILDASLE LANDS FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES •• XI-21
Fig. XI-IS LAND USE DISTRIBUTION..................... XI-22
Fig. XI-16 PLANNED HOUSING DISTRIBUTION BY TYPE
AND POPULATION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• XI - 2 2
Fig. XI-17 HOUSING CO~lPARISON 1982-2000 •.•••••••••••• XI-23
Fig. XI-IS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES..... XI-24
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SECTION XI.
HOUSING
INTRODUCTION
Statew1de Planning Goal *10 is:
"To provide for the housing needs
of the citizens of the state."
The planning guidelines also mandate that "Buildable lands for
residential use shall be inventoried and plans shall encourage the
availability of adequate numbers of housing units at price ranges and
rent levels which are commensurate with the financial capacilities of
Oregon households and allow for flexibility of housing location, type
and density." The term "buildable lands" is defined as "lands in
urban and urbanizable areas that are suitable. available and necessary
for residential use. If
In developing a plan for future housing, it is the City's respon-
sibility to take into consideration all major factors of the population
and housing market that will affect future housing availability. Such
factors include family or household income levels, vacancy rates, variety
of housing types and densities, opportunities for housing rehabilitation
and general neighborhood improvement, and others, as appropriate.
A major objective of this section of the Comprehensive Plan is to
ensure that adequate opportunities are available to "meet the future needs
of Phoenix residents. However, it isn't easy to determine what those needs
will be ten or twenty years from today. We can take a close look at the
current characteristics of the community and project trends into the future.
We can also determine the types, price ranges, densities, and other char-
acteristics of the future housing stock in a manner that is consistent with
the City's aspirations and neighborhood objectives. The Comprehensive Plan
is actually a combination of these approaches. The City wants to encourage
the development of good quality attractive neighborhoods, and at the same
time, provide a reasonable balance of housing opportunities for all economic
segments of the community.
Shelter is a basic human need, but is one that is not always provided
at an adequate level. ~n Phoenix, as well as throughout the County and
State, there are many families and individuals living in overcrowded or sub-
standard housing. The recent recession has been an economic disaster for
many and, although housing costs have seemed to level off somewhat over the
past few years, they have not decreased to keep pace with income. Also, the
housing slump has brought new housing starts to a near standstill, which is
further tightening the housing market as population continues to increase.
Continued economic improvement is anticipated. As more jobs are created, more
people will be corning to this area and will be seeking housing. However, it
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will take longer for the housing market to catch up with increasing population.
During this "lag" period, the market will tighten, housing prices and rents
will increase with greater demand, and those at the lower end of the economic
scale will have a considerable amount of difficulty paying for their shelter.
This section of the Comprehensive Plan will provide an overview of the
present housing stock and population characteristics within Phoenix., These
data will proyide the basis for projections, affordability estimates, and the
determination of future housing needs. The basic data used in this section
originates from the 1980 Census, for the most part. However, other info~tion,
such as the City's Land Use Inventory, hOllsing counts, and buildable lands
survey, are more recent. All information is capable of revision and periodic
updates as new data becomes available. The Plan for housing should be consid-
ered flexible so that it can be modified or "tine tuned" as trends change, or
as the City's goals, objectives and policies change.
GENERAL HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
According to the 1980 Census, Phoenix had a total of 944
dwelling units. Of these, 942 were intended for year-round use
and about two of every three were owner-occupied. The following
table shows a breakdown of the types of dwelling units by renter
or owner status:
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DWELLING UNIT OCCUPANCY
BY TYPE
OCCUPIED YEAR-ROUND HOOSING UNITS
TOTAL • OF OWNER • RENTER •UNITS IN STRUCTURE UNITS TOTAL OCCUPIED OWNER OCCUPIED RENT£R
1 530 61.8\ 420 79.2\ 110 20.8'
2 51 5.9\ 1 1.0\ 50 99.0\
3 & 4 88 10.2\ 12 13.6\ 76 86.4\
5 or More 70 8.2\ 15 21.4\ 55 78.6\
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Mobile Home 119 13.9\ 115 96.6\ 4 3.4\
TOTAL 858 100.0\ 563 65.6\ 295 34.4'
SOURCE: 1980 Census
The above table shows that nearly 8 of every 10 single-family
homes in Phoenix are owner-occupied and nearly all mobile homes
are owner-occupied. As expected, a very high percentage of the
multiple family dwellings are renter-occupied (86.6\). There are
very few mUltiple-family owner-type developments in Phoenix.
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fThe following table shows the breakdown of the Phoenix
housing stock by the number of persons occupying owner- and
renter-type dwellings. The table also shows the average number
of persons per household, which is an important indicator when
assessing the impact of a proposed residential development. From
these figures, it can be seen that there is very little overall
difference in household size between renter and owner households.
In both cases, single-family homes typically have the largest
average households in both categories. However, in the combined
"total" category, duplexes average 2.8 persons per household,
which is slightly larger than single-family homes. In the
multiple-family category, it can be seen that a complex of 3 or
4 units might expect to house twice as many people if it is a
rental development than if it were an owner-type structure, such
as a condominium development. These statistics may be useful in
reviewing proposals for the possible impact of population on the
neighborhood, school facilities, etc.
OCCUPANCY & HOUSEHOLD SIZE
Fig. XI-2 PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLDS
TOTAL
UNITS IN STRUCTURE PERSONS PPH· OWNERS PPH* REln'ERS PPB*
1 1,456 2.7 1,131 2.7 325 3.0
2 145 2.8 2 2.0 143 2.9
3 , 4 213 2.4 16 1.3 197 2.6
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Mobile Home 227 1.9 220 1.9 7 1.8
TOTAL 2,166 2.5 1,393 2.5 773 2.6
* PPH = Persons Per Household
. SOURCE: 1980 Census
The table on the following page gives an indication of the
sizes of dwellings in Phoenix. It shows that the most typical
dwelling type has two bedrooms and one bath. More than half of
all dwellings in Phoenix are two-bedroom units (55%). Three-
bedroom dwellings make up 29.4 percent of all units. When these
figures are compared to those of Jackson County as a whole, it
can be seen that Phoenix has a hi9~er proportion of two-bedroom
dwellings (55\ to 38\ for the County) and a lower proportion of
three-bedroom dwellings (29\ to 36\ for the County). Generally
speaking, the Phoenix housing stock consists of smaller dwellings
overall. However, the average household size of 2.5 persons per
household is the same as that of the County. This may be an
indication that there is a greater chance of finding more over-
crowded dwellings in Phoenix. In many cases, larger families
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( lower incomes will be forced to live in small dwellings becausethe rents are lower, or because they can afford to purchase a
smaller house. According to the Census statistics, the median
rent in Phoenix is $288 per month, compared to $253 in Jackson
County and $263 in Medford. Possible reasons for the higher
rents in Phoenix may be the fact that 37 percent of the rental
units are single-family homes and the fact that about 76 percent
of all units are either single-family homes or mobile homes, both
of which are'predominantly owner-occupied. Supply and demand may
be affecting the costs of housing in Phoenix. Although it is a
desirable community in which to live, there appears to be a shortage
of mUltiple-family rental units, and this shortage may be forcing
rental rates upward.
Fig XI-3.
YEAR-ROUND HOUSING
BY NUMBER OF BEDROOMS
NUMBER PERCENT
OF OF
BEDROOMS DWELLINGS TOTAL
NONE 13 1.4'
1 82 8.7'
2 518 55.0'
3 277 29.4'
4 .- 48 5.1'
5+ 4 0.4'
YEAR-ROUND HOUSING
BY NUMBER OF BATHROOMS
NUMBER PERCENT
OF OF
BATHROOMS DWELLINGS TOTAL
., of Less 10 1.1'
1 Complete 499 53.0'
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1 + ., 104 1l.0'
2 or More 329 34.9'
SOURCE: 1980 Census
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AGE OF HOUSING STOCK
(City/County Comparison)
PHOENIX JACKSON COUNTY
\ OF \ OF
YEAR BUILT DWELLINGS TOTAL DWELLINGS TOTAL
1979 to 3/80 148 15.7\ 2,970 5.7\
1975 to 1978 221 23.5\ 7,940 15.3\
1970 to 1974 137 14.5\ 8,944 17.2\
1960 to 1969· 165 17.5\ 11,171 21.5\
1950 to 1959 48 5.1\ 7,722 14.8\
1940 to 1949 108 11.5\ 6,041 11.6\
Before 1940 115 12.2\ 7,236 13.9\
TOTAL 942 100.0\ 52,024 100.0\
SOURCE: 1980 Census
The above table compares the age of the Phoenix housing
stock to that of Jackson County. As can be seen, Phoenix is
·.a much newer community overall. More than half of the total
housing stock of the City (53.7\) was built since 1970, or
during the last decade, as compared to about 38 percent of the
'county's housing stock. Only about 29 percent of the City's
dwelling units were constructed prior to 1950, compared to more
than 40 percent of the housing stock of the county. These are
good indications that much of the City·s housing still has a
considerable life expectancy and, even if poorly maintained or
deteriorated, can be rehabilitated and occupied for many more
years. A large proportion of the older housing is concentrated
in the neighborhood between First and Fifth Streets, west of
Main Street. This would be the primary target area for any
future neighborhood housing improvement programs, as discussed
earlier in this section of the Plan.
The table on the following page was prepared from data
provided by the CenSus Bureau in 1982. This table provides a
comparison of housing data for all Jackson County communities
as well as the County overall. As can be seen, the Median Value
of owner-occupied housing units in' Phoenix was $51,300, sixth
highest of the County's eleven communities. Median Contract Rent
was given as $231, which is second only to Central Point. A point
of concern is the Phoenix rental vacancy rate of 13.2 percent, the
highest in the County. This might be attributed to the softening
of the rental market in recent years, with many renters settling
in communities with lower ren~s and a greater housing choice.
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complete without an overview of the residents of the community.
The 1980 Census population of Phoenix was 2,309. Of these,
about 3.5 percent are considered "racial minorities". Another
200 residents (S.") are considered "ethnic minorities· of
Spanish origin. The table of General Population Characteristics
on the following page provides a comparison between Phoenix and
all other cities of Jackson County, as well as the County itself.
Phoenix has a relatively "young" population with 6.8 percent
of its residents under the age of 5 years, compared to 7.2 percent
for Jackson County and 7.S percent for the State. At the other
extreme, Phoenix also has an elderly population that accounts for
14.8 percent, which is also higher than both the County and State.
This may be an indication that Phoenix should be concerned about
the provision of housing opportunities for both young families
and elderly persons without children and should ensure that there
is a variety of housing types, sizes, and cost ranges to meet
these needs. The Comprehensive Plan, in its land use allocations,
attempts to ensure that adequate sites are made available for
these types of new housing in the future.
This section of the Comprehensive Plan has attempted to
provide the reader an overview of housing in Phoenix. Housing
is often a controversial issue, both pOlitically and within the
community. New concepts or "housing alternatives· are not always
readily accepted by the populace or decision-makers. However,
many major technological advances have been made in the housing
industry in recent years and it will be to the City is" advantage
to keep abreast of ,·these changes and attempt to accommodate those
changes and innovations that will be of greatest benefit to the
community and its citizens.
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ABILITY TO AFFORD HOUSING
The following issues and findings were discussed in Section IV (Economy)
of this Plan and are brought forward to assist in this housing overview:
1. According to the 1980 Census, Phoenix had an unemployment
rate of 9.5 percent, which was considerably lower than the
12.7 percent unemployment rate of Jackson County.
2. A comparison between Phoenix employment and County-wide employment
showed that each was distributed fairly equally. However, Phoenix
tends to have a slight advantage in the "blue collar" occupations.
3. The 1980 Median Household Income was $14,375 in Phoenix. This was
approximately seven percent lower than the County's median income.
4. The levels of educational attainment (years of school completed)
is slightly higher in Phoenix than County-wide figures. About 41
percent of Phoenix residents have completed high school, compared
to about 39 percent County-wide.
The following table provides an overview of the income distribution of
Phoenix households, according to the 1980 Census:
Fig. XI-7
HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION
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LESS THAN $2,500 38 4.5\
$2,500 to $4,999 97 11.4\
$5,000 to $7,499 73 8.6\
$7,500 to $9,999 86 10.1\
$10,000 to $12,499 77 9.1\
$12,500 to $14,999 72 8.5\
$15,000 to $17,499 75 8.7\
$17,500 to $19,999 39 4.6\
$20,000 to $22,499 75 8.8\
$22,500 to $24,999 45 5.3'
$25,000 to $27,499 41 4.8\
$27,500 to $29,999 17 2.0\
$30,000 to $34.999 55 6.5\
$35,000 to $39,999 31 3.6\
$40,000 to $49,999 20 2.4\
$50,000 to $74,999 9 1.1\
$75,000 OR MORE 0 0.0\
NOTE: A graph showing the above breakdown compared to that
of Jackson County is on page IV-10 of the Economy section.
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Fig. XI-8
HOUSING COSTS BY
OWNERS & RENTERS
OWNER HOUSEHOLDS' RENTER HOUSEHOLDS
HOUSE- , OF HOUSE- , "OF
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LESS THAN $100 2 0.7\ LESS THAN $60 4 1.4\
$100 to $149 2 0.7\ $60 to $79 0 0.0\
$150 to $199 47 16.4\ $80 to $99 11 3.8\
$200 to $249 35 12.2\ $100 to $119 10 3.4\
$250 to $299 39 13.6\ $120 to $149 6 2.0\
$300 to $349 23 8.1\ $150 to $169 5 1. 7\
$350 to $399 47 16.4\ $170 to $199 16 5.5\
$400 to $449 40 14.0\ $200 to $249 40 13.7\
$450 to $499 18 6.3\ $250 to $299 64 21.9\
$500 to $599 17 6.0\ $300 to. $349 86 29.5\
$600 to $749 13 4.6\ $350 to $399 26 8.9\
$750 OR HORE 3 1.0\ $400 to $499 8 2.7\
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NO CASH RENT 1,2 4.1\
TOTAL: 292
*Excludes Condominiums
The above figures provide a basis for evaluating the affordability
of housing in Phoenix. Not included in these figures are 114 owner-occupied
households that do not have a mortgage. Condominium owners are also not in-
cluded. but Phoenix haa very few condos in 1980 and their inclusion would not
significantly affect the overall figures.
The Median Gross Rent in Phoenix in 1980 vas $288 per month, which vas
$35 higher than the County median of $253. Sixty-two percent of Phoenix
households paid more than $200 per month for rent, compared. to only about 48
percent County-wide. As previously mentioned. the household income level in
Phoenix is about seven percent lower than that of the OJunty. This fact. in
combination with the significantly higher rental rates, is an indication that
there may be a housing imbalance in Phoenix that should be addressed through
the appropriate allocation of housing types or densities. However, additional
analys"is is needed. before that assumption can be taken seriously.
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One important difference between monthly costs paid by renters, as
compared to costs paid by owners, is that rental rates reflect the current
housing market more accurately. Rental rates can be adjusted frequently as
housing demand and supply fluctuates. However, most older mortgages were
established at fixed rates that fluctuate very little. Those homeowners
who made their home purchase several years ago at a lower interest rate and
lower price, now have payments that may be considerably lower than a buyer
in teday's market would expect to find. There are also some very important
taX benefits available to home buyers that are not available to renters.
Approximately one of every three households in Phoenix (34\) are
renter households. About 76 percent of the housing stock is made up of
single-family units, including mobile homes. Many of the single-family
units are renter-occupied (lS\ or 114 units) and virtually all of the 209
multiple-family units are rentals, although there has been a recent conversion
of an apartment building to condominiums. Many of the single-family dwellings
that are renter-occupied are older homes that, in some cases, have been poorly
maintained and acquired by investors tor rental purposes. According to the
19S0 Census, 223 dwellings in Phoenix were built prior to 1950 and are nov
nearly 35 years old. Not all of these are now rentals, of course, but many
are. Since single-family homes typically rent for more than a duplex unit or
other multi-family unit, the fact that about one-third of all rental units in
Phoenix are single-family homes may be a primary reason for the City's higher
than average rental rates, when compared to Jackson County as a whole.
As shown in Fig. XI-5, the Median Value of owner-occupied housing in
Phoenix in 1980 was $51,300. The recent recession has brought new housing
starts to a near standstill and housing prices, rents and family income have
not changed significantly since the Census. Therefore, the following figures
are based on the Census and are considered to be the most accurate figures
available at this time. The table on the following page provides an estimate
of the numbers of Phoenix households that could theoretically afford to buy
homes at the prices listed. These housing prices range from a low of $35.000
to a high of $70,000, which is a general price range for most homes in the
Phoenix area at this time, for both new and older homes. Most of the homes
that are currently available for sale will be closer to the middle ranges.
Single-family homes selling for $40,000 or less are likely to be either very
small or very old and deteriora~ed. However, these units are important
because they do provide opportunities for those families who wish to buy a
less expensive house with some "problems" and build some equity through
rehabilitation. A problem sometimes arises when these houses are purchased
by investors who may be looking for a tax write-off or an income property
and have no intentions of making any major or costly improvements. And,
since tenants don't normally do major work to a house they don't own, the
property continues to deteriorate. When severa:J,. of these properties arise
in an otherwise stable neighborhood, they can have an adverse impact on
neighborhood pride. level of maintenance of surrounding properties. and can
result in further deterioration of the neighborhood. A method of dealing
with this type of problem may be through the establishment of a -housing
code" that contains property maintenance standards and requirements.
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holds probably could not afford to purchase a $40,000 home, given the terms
in the example. The example also assumes that the purchasers have savings
in the amount needed for the down payment, which is not always the case.
Land sales contracts have been popular as an alternative to bank financing
and this method can offer advantages in terms of lower down payments, lower
interest rates, and greater flexibility in the terms of the sale.
Fig. xr-9 also shows that 36.4 percent of Phoenix households could
afford to purchase the "median" priced home at a price of $51,300. Nearly
two of every three households could not afford the average home. These
households do have some options. They could purchase a less expensive
mobile home, a smaller or older single-family conventional home, a condo-
minium, or they could rent. Since most landlords are more flexible than
banks on the levels of household income, families are often able to spend
oore of their income on rent than the banks would allow them to spend on
house payments. Because of this, a table similar to Fig. XI-9 is not in-
cluded for rental housing. There are too many variables involved and the
City does not have an inventory of rental units by rent. The table below
provides a reasonable estimate of the numbers of households in Phoenix
that could afford the listed rent levels. From this table we can see that
about 60 percent of the households could afford the City's median gross
rent of $288 per month. However, at the lower extreme, it can also be
seen that 19.3 percent of all households (nearly one in five) does not
have an income great enough to qualify for a $150 per month rent payment,
based on the 30\ of income rule of thumb. There are rental units in this
price range, but they are usually very small, single rooms, in poor
physical condition, or are otherwise unsuitable for a family. The result
is that many lower-income families are p";ying a much higher proportion of
their incomes for housing that is available and/or suitable. Those house-
holds at the upper extreme of the income ~cale have many options availal?le
to them that are simply not available to lower-income residents.
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RENTAL AFFORDABILITY
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RENT NEEDED CAN AFFORD CAN NOT AFFORD
$100 $4,000 754 88.7\ 96 11.3\
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$400 $16,000 377 44.4\ 473 55.6\
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HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Statewide Planning Goal no requires that the City provide an
estimate (or determination) of expected housing demand at varying rent
ranges and cost levels. This involves various types of housing, various
densities and different financing alternatives.
For p~rposes of this Plan, the housing stock will be viewed as three
general categories, based on housing costs. These ranges are (I) Lower cost,
(2) Medium cost, and (3) High cost. Within these categories we must assume
that some units will be rentals and some will be owner-occupied. There will
be some degree of overlap of housing types. Not all single-family or condo-
minium units will be owner-occupied, although they may be built with that
intention.
The basis of these estimates is the 1960 Census housing counts, as
presented in Fig. XI-I. These are summarized as follows:
• SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS -------- 79.2\ owner-occupied
20.8\ renter-occupied
• MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ------ 13.4\ owner-occupied
86.6\ renter-occupied
• MOBILE HOMES -------------------"96.6\ owner-occupied
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* TOTAL HOUSING STOCK ------------ 65.6\ owner-occupied
34.4\ renter-occupied
Single-family dwellings will continue to dominate the Phoenix housing
stock, but this domination will be reduced somewhat by a higher proportion
of multiple-family dwellings. This will be necessitated by the economics of
the housing market and "affordability", and 'will be encouraged in certain
areas of the community by City policies and by the appropriate zoning in
order to provide for more affordable housing.
Lower Cost Housing
Lower-cost housing, for the purposes of this section, will be defined
as housing that is affordable by households within incomes of less than 80
percent of the Jackson County Median Family Incane of" $17,799. Thus, house-
holds with incomes of less than $14,239 would be considered ~lower-income".
This would include 421 households, or 49.5 percent of all households in Phoenix.
It is easily seen that this is a large p~oportion of the City·s residents.
Households in this group typically can afford to pay up to about $350
per month rent, or can almost purchase a $40,000 home. Since there are very
few homes for sale priced less than $40,000, most of these residents will be
renters or purchasers of mobile homes. The types of dwellings that these
residents will occupy will be primarily multiple-family units and the older,
smaller, and often deteriorating single-family homes that have found their
way into the rental market.
XI-14
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Not allot the lower-income housing needs will be adequately met
through the normal housing supply. To help provide for those households
that are in greatest need, agencies such as the Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and the Jackson County Housing Authority often provide
hOusing subsidies or other special programs that are aimed at increasing
the supply of lower-cost housing. In many cases there are benefits to the
owners or developers of housing (the providers) that subsidize the costs
of construction or rehabilitation. There are also special programs,for the
development of housing for a specific segment of the community, such as the
elderly population. Many of the City's lower-income persons are elderly
and living on fixed incomes. The City of Phoenix is not directly involved
in housing programs or subsidy programs, but may assist in these effort
through its support and in providing development opportunities through
zoning or other controls.
Mobile homes offer a housing alternative that is still relatively
inexpensive, compared to conventional housing. The higher-cost mobile
home parks and mobile home subdivisions that are being constructed today
are comparable in price to some conventional developments. Double- or
triple-wide mobile homes can easily cost over $40,000 and a mobile home
subdivision lot in this area could add another $20,000 to the price. The
mobile home options that will be most attractive to the lower-income home
buyer will be the single-wide units, most of which are located in older
mobile home parks. The City does not currently have an excess of these parks,
but there is a need and there is sufficient buildable land to accommodate
addi tional parks. The City can make these areas available tor this type of
development, but it can't require the property owner to build this type of
housing when other types are also permitted by the zoning ordinance. The
City's role will be to point out the needs for various types of housing and
the actual provision of that housing will depend largely on the economics of
the project, or other "market factors".
About 27 percent of the City's housing stock is made up of Multiple-
family. dwellings (267 units). These dwellings are 86.6\ renter-occupied and
will be the primarily housing type for renters in the future. There are
areas within the City and urbanizable area that are especially suited to
higher density development of this type. However, again the City will not
be able to "require" lower-income housing in areas zoned for R-2 or R-3
(multiple-family) development. It is fairly obvious that the need for
mUltiple-family housing is increasing and that about half the City's popu-
lation falls into the "lower-income" category.
In order to provide for the lower-income housing needs, the City's
Comprehensive Plan has provided sufficient land areas and the proper zoning
to encourage the develo~ent of those types of hOllsing units that can meet
the lower-income housing needs. Mobile home parks that rent spaces are
proposed to increase from the present 236' spaces to 319 spaces. This will
permit the developnent of at least one medium sized mobile home park to
provide spaces primarily for single-wide units. A development of this
type has already been proposed for an area in the southern portion of the
Ci ty and in accordance with the existing zoning. There is also a growing
need in Southern Oregon for "mobile home subdivisions". Such developments
are permitted outright in all residential zoning districts and should
result in a good lower-cost housing alternative. The quality of mobile
XI-IS
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hOllies has increased considerably in recent years and "manufactured housing"
is gainIng in popularity. In fact, this type of housing that Is built
primarily in factories and shipped to the site is built to standards that
are comparable to conventional housing, but 1s also lower in cost and
quickly erected at the site. In order to provide opportunities for lower-
cost mobile home subdivisions, the Plan is allocating 240 new housing units
for this type of use.
The other major type of lower-cost housing is the multiple-family
structure, typically developed in the City's R-3 zoning district. It is
felt that the number of multi-family units should be doubled by year 2000
to provide for lower-income residents in proportion to the number of lower-
cost units now provided. This would raise the number from the present 199
to 389 by year 2000. It is anticipated that the 86.6 percent renter-
occupancy of these units will drop slightly to about 70 to 15 percent as
a higher proportion of multi-family units are built as condominiums and
increase in popularity as alternatives for young singles. couples and
elderly residents.
Medium Cost Housing
The "medium" income cat;egory will be defined as those households with
incomes greater than 80 percent of the County's Median Family Income, but
less than 140 percent of that median. In other words, this group would have
incomes within the range of $14,239 to $24,919. This group includes 254
households, or 29.9 percent of all Phoenix households. This group is smaller
than the lower- income group, but larger than the upper- income group.
Within this population group are the majority -of those who reside in
the City's ower-occupied single-family housing, including many of those who
live in Bear Lake mobile home park. These households can afford to purchase
those homes in the $40,000 to about $65,000 range, and can afford the rents
asked by most rental units in the area. This is also the income range which
is most active in the housing market. Many of the newer subdivisions, mobile
home subdivisi~ns, condominiums, and older re-sale homes fall into this cost
range. Although this group is only about 30 percent of the Phoenix house-
holds, it enjoys considerable flexibility in housing opportunities, as
compared to those in the low and high extremes who are often competing for
housing within a more limited or specialized market.
The single-family conventional home, will continue "to dominate the
Phoenix housing supply in the future. Presently, these units make up nearly
half (48.9\) of the total. housing stock. However, IDOst of these dwellill9s
are beyond the financial range of most lower-incc:me residents and there has
not been a sufficient demand to keep many of these homes out of the rental
market. As a result, many of these older 'and smaller homes "are bei.n9 rented,
often to lower-income households that are paying IDOre. than 30 percent of
their incomes for rent. This is not an adequate provision of housing, but
shows an imbalance.
Because of the identified need for a greater proportion of lower-
cost housing opportunities, the year 2000 Plan will provide ~or a lower
percentage of single-family "conventional" homes, although the Plan does
XI-16
provide for the eonstruction of nearly 600 new SFR units. Another reason for
this reduced need is the increasing popularity of mobile or manufactured
housing, which is permitted outright in residential zoning districts and can
be expected to capture at least a ten percent share of the total housing
stock by year 2000. The identified need for single-family conventional
housing (total) by year 2000 is 1,078 dwellings. Mobile or manufactured
housing will add another 240 units, and the future construction of medium
priced condo~inium units will round out the needs of this "medium" income
group of Phoenix residents.
High Cost Housing
High cost housing is also an important component of the City's overall
housing inventory. For purposes of this section, upper-income households
are considered to be those with incomes greater than 140 percent of the
County median, or greater than.$24,9l9. These households total 175, or 20.6
percent of all households. These residents should be able to afford to rent
virtually any rental unit in the community, and are the occupants of most
single-family homes having a value upward of $70,000.
The Phoenix housing stock includes some scattered homes in this cost
range and some small concentrations of such homes. These are primarily in
the newer a~eas of the community and on the hillside at the BOUth end of
the City. It is estimated that there will be an increasing demand for new
housing at the high end of the price Beale in the future. There are available
housing sites that are particularly conducive to this type of development. The
south portion of the hiLlside will soon be developed for large-lot higher-cost
homes. Another hillside area on the east side of the freeway will also offer
opportunities for the'deyelopment of ·view lot" homes. Because of the costs
related to hillside development, these areas are not suitable for lower-cost
housing development. Of the 600 single-family homes that will be built
between now and year 2000, approximately 100 to 150 will be built on slopes,
will have views of the valley and surrounding mountains, and will fall into
the upper price ranges.
Housing Needs Summary
Based on the foregoing discussion, the following table provides a
summary of the year 2000 housing needs, by housing type:
Pig. XI-ll
YEAR 2000 HOUSING NEEDS
HOUSING TYPE EXISTING • YEAR 2000 •
SINGLE-FAMILY CONVENTIONAL 560 48.9\ 1,078 46.4\
MOBILE HOME (In Park) 301 26.3\ 319 13.7\
HOBILE HOME (Subdivision) 17 1. 5\ 240 10.3\
DUPLEX 68 5.9\ 300 12.9\
MULTIPLE-FAMILY 199 17.4\ 389 16.7\
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Fig. XI-12
DISTRIBUTION OF HOUSING NEED
EXISTING , PROPOSED UNITS BY
TYPE , GENERAL AREA
HOUSING NEED DISTRIBUTION ,
Existing (1982) & Year 2000
TOTAL ACREAGE
UNIT· EXISTING DWELLINGS DWELLINGS PLANNED & ZONED
TYPE DWELLINGS TO BE ADDED PROPOSED FOR RESIDENTIAL
URBANI ZABLE SFR 78 446 524 277.6 ac.
AREA DUP 0 0 0
>IF 0 0 0
MIlP 65 58 123
MIlS 17 223 240
CITY SFR 482 72 554 194.9 ac.
AREA DUP 68 232 300
>IF 199 190 389
MIlP 236 0 236
MIlS 0 0 0
TOTAL SFR 560 518 1,078 472.5 ac.
UGB AREA DUP 68 232 300
>IF 199 --190 389
MIlP 301 58 359
,
MIlS 17 223 240
UNIT TOTALS 1,145 1, 221 2,366
* UNIT TYPES: SFR - Single-family Residence
DUP - Duplex (two-family structure)
>IF - Multiple-family structure
MIlP - Mobile Homes in Mobile Bome Parks
MIlP - Mobile Homes in M.H. Subdivisions or
on individual lots .
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HOUSING CONDITIONS
As discussed earlier in this Section (P. XI-S) , more than half of
the Phoenix housing stock was built since 1970. For the most part, this
housing is still in good condition and meets most of today's standards.
Probably of greatest concern is that portion of the housing stock
that was built prior to 1940 and is now nearly 4S years old, or older.
OWellings in this group total 223, or nearly 24 percent of all housing in
Phoenix. With the exception of scattered single dwellings, the majority
of these dwellings are located in the older neighborhood of the City bounded
by First and Fifth Street on the south and north, and Main Street and the
railroad on the east and west, respectively.
The map on the following page shows the City's housing condition
survey that was conducted in the late 1970s and updated in 1983. The City
does not have a housing improvement program of any kind in operation at
this time. However, the City has provided its support and approval of a
rehabilitation program that the Jackson County Housing Authority hopes to
initiate in the near future, pending a HUD grant approval.
There are very few "dilapidated" housing units in Phoenix at this
time, but at least 23 dwellings have been identified as "deteriorating".
Dilapidated structures are those that are generally beyond repair and should
be removed. However, dwellings that are deteriorating can be repaired or
rehabilitated to provide safe and decent housing for years to come. Many
of these units are the results of neglect. In some cases they are owned by
investors who use them for the rental income or for a tax write-off and are
not interested in undertaking major improvements. In other cases they may
be owned by elderly residents who, for health or other reasons, cannot keep
up with routine care and maintenance.
The City does not have the financial capacity to undertake a housing
rehabilitation program at this time. However, there may be ways in which
the City can encourage improved maintenance, or provide incentives for im-
provements or.private rehabilitat1on. The City will continue to monitor the
situation and investigate ways to improve housing conditions, including the
availability of housing-related grant programs, incentive programs, clean-up
or fix-up campaigns, or other projects, as appropriate.
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XI-20_
RD.
BUILDABLE LANDS
As defined by LCDC, "buildable lands" are lands .... ithin urban or urbanizable
areas that are suitable. available and necessary for residential use. The plan
for future housing must take into consideration the amount of buildable lands in
the planning area to ensure that the housing- need can be met.
The City's Land Use Inventory of 1982 provided a breakdo....n of all major
land uses, inclucHnq "vacant" lands~ Ho....ever I we must no.... go a step further to
address the key words "suitable" and "available". Obviously, not all vacant
land is suitable for residential. particularly areas within the Bear Creek
Green....ay, ....ithin public rights-of-way, areas that are more suitable for other
uses, areas impacted by noise or other problems. etc. There is no publicly-
owned land in the Phoenix UGB that is proposed for, or considered available for,
residential development. However, those lands that are proposed for residential
development are not publicly-owned, are not within flood plains or other hazard-
ous areas, or in other ways not available or suitable for such development. All
areas proposed for residential use are capable of such development and can be
served with the necessary facilities, utilities and services, provided develop-
ment is phased properly.
The following table provides an overall summary of lands within the City
limits of Phoenix and in the urbanizable area that are either (1) already devel-
oped for urban uses, (2) are otherwise committed or planned for non-residential
land uses, or (3) are available and suitable for residential development.
Fig. XI-l4
,BUILDABLE LANDS FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
'IOTAL DEVELOPED OR VACANT & AVAILABLE
GENERAL LOCATION ACREAGE NOT AVAILABLE RESID. DEVELOPMENT
East of Freeway 274.9 130.5 144.4
West of Freeway 757.8 429.7 328.1
TOTAL 1,032.7 560.2 472.5
The acreages listed above are "gross" and include streets and other
lands that are normally associated with development, but do not include such
major public and quasi-public facilities as' schools, churches, etc. that are
permitted uses in residential zones, or that may be expected to locate in
such areas as conditional uses. Lands found to be not available are those
that are already developed for "urban" uses and those lands that ""ill not be
available or suitable for residential development because they are publicly
owner, are in flood plains, are in freeway or other rights-of-way, etc.
XI-21
,The following table provides a more specific breakdown of land uses
for all areas within the City limits and within the urbanizable areas for the
base year (1982) and Year 2000. The acreages in this table are "net" acreages,
assuming typical allocations of land for streets, etc. at a rate of about 20
percent. It can be seen in this table that the majority of new residential
land will be in the urbanizable areas, since there is very little vacaQt and
available residential land remaining within the City. In fact, 90.3 percent
of lands developed for residential purposes by Year 2000 will be in the urban-
izable area.
Fig. XI-IS
LAND USE DISTRIBUTION
WITHIN CITY URBANlZABLE AREA TOTAL
1982 I 2000 1982 I 2000 1982 I 2000
RESIDENTIAL 143.2 161. 2 45.2 212.1 188.4 373.3
COMMERCIAL 44.6 111.6 18.0 50.0 62.6 161.6
INDUSTRIAL 14.3 25.7 0.0 73.9 14.3 99.6
PUB.!QUASI-PUB. 166.2 176.2 121.4 222.0 287.6 398.2
VACANT LAND 106.4 0.0 373.4 0.0 479.8 0.0
TOTAL: 474.7 474.7 558.0 558.0 1032.7 1032.7
The following table shows the planned distribution of the Year 2000 hous-
ing stock by housing type. The table shows the population per unit factors that
were used and also shows the distribution of units by type and distrib~tion of
the population by housing type.
Fig. xI-l6
PLANNED HOUSING DISTRIBUTION
BY TYPE AND POPULATION
" DISTRIBUTION
• DWELLING AVERAGE TOTAL DWELLING
HOUSING TYPE UNITS POP.jUNIT POPULATION UNITS POPULATION
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 1,078 3. O' 3,242 45.6\ 50.1\
'!We-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 300 2.8 842 12.7\ 13.0\
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESID. 389 2.4 937 16.4\ 14.5\
MOBILE HOMES (in parks) 359 2.0 721 15.2% 11.2\
MOBILE HOMES (in subdiv. ) 240 3.0 723 10.1\ 11. 2\
TOTAL: 2,366 2.7 6,465 100.0\ 100.0\
XI-22
The following pie charts show the percentage distribution of dwelling
units proposed in the Comprehensive Plan, as compared to the existing distri-
bution. as of 1982. These charts show that the Year 2000 distribution will
be =uch better balanced overall and is aimed at providing a greater range of
housing opportunities for all income ranges. Two-family dwellings will
increase by 232 units to raise the distribution from the present 5.9 percent
to 12.7 percent. Although the distribution of multi-family units will
decrease one percent, the total number of multi-family units will increase by
190 units, providing new opportunities for lower-cost rental units or condo-
miniums. Mobile home parks presently make up 26 percent of the housing stock
and no new large parks are proposed, although opportunities are provided for
the expansion of existing parks and one or two smaller parks, one of which is
already proposed. There is a considerable need and demand for mobile home
subdivisions where the owner can purchase the land, rather than renting. To
meet this need, the City is proposing over 10 percent of the housing stock to
be in the form of mobile home subdivisions, a significant increAse.
1982
EXISTING
Fig. XI-17
HOUSING COMPARISON"
1982-2000
2000
PROPOSED
SFR
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*Includes all areas within the City and UGB
SFR
48.9.
2-FAM.
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(park)
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MULTI-FAM.
17.4\
RESIDENTIAL ZONING
In addition to assuring that sufficient land is Available for the City's
defined housing needs. the state requires that implementing measures, such as
Zoning and Subdivision ordinances, be adequa'te to permit the needed housing by
type. The for~oing analysis found that the hOllsing needs can be adequately met
on those lands that are proposed and planned for residential development and use.
As shown on the following page, there is adequate fle.Jl:ibility in the City's zoning
ordinance to permit a variety of housing. The zoning map is consistent with the
Plan map and will implement the City's housing proposals.
XI-23
Fig. XI-l8
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
MINIMUM LOT AREA MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
ZONING SUCCEEDING LOT STRUCTURE
DISTRICT FIRST UNIT SECOND UNIT UNITS COVERAGE HEIGHT
R-1 6,000 sf NfA NfA 40' 2., Stories/35 ft.
R-2 5,000 sf 2,000 sf NfA 50' None
R-3 5,000 sf 2,000 sf 1,000 sf 5o, CUP if over 35 ft.
P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
R-l R-2 R-3
P P P Single-family dwellings
C P P Duplex
-- P P Triplex
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-- --
P .Four-plex
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-- --
p Other Multi-family •
-- --
C Mobile Home Park
p p p Mabile Home Subdivision
p p p Planned Unit Development
C C C Home OCcupations
C C C Churches & Church Schools
C C C Schools, Nursery Schools & playgrounds
C C -- Parks & Other Public Facilities
•
-- --
C Nursing Homes
-- --
C Hospital & Health Centers
-- -- C Government Structures
XI-24
CONVERSION STANDARDS FOR URBANIZABLE LANDS
A preliminary LCDC review of the Phoenix Comprehensive Plan noted an
inconsistency in the zoning applied to areas outside the City, but within the
urbanizable area. The City has "pre-zoned" all areas within its UGB in order
to show zoning/Plan consistency and to eliminate any doubts about zoning upon
annexation. However, the urbanizable areas are still under the County's
jurisdiction until annexation and the County's zoning applies until that time.
Jackson County zoning is typically "rural" and is not directly consistent
wi th that of the City. LCDC requires that lands wi thin the urbanizable area be
protected from inappropriate development and subdivision so that their urban
potential wen't be eroded prior to annexation. To accomplish this, LCDC
suggested that the City either work with the County to increase the minimum lot
sizes within the UGB, or to develop "redivision" or "conversion" requirements.
During the spring of 1984, the City worked closely with Jackson County
and the local DLCD representative and a set of "conversion standards" were
developed and proposed for adoption by the County. These will then become a
part of the County's Land Development Ordinance and will be applied automatically
whenever lands are proposed for partitioning within an urban growth boundary,
provided that conununity has agreed with this procedure. At the time of this
writing, the conversion standards have been presented to the County Planning
Commission and are currently in the process of review and action. When adopted,
this procedure should effectively protect all urbanizable lands from premature
or inappropriate partitioning.
At the present time, there is only one tax lot on the west side of the
freeway that is large enough to be partitioned under the present County zoning.
All other areas on the west sid~ already consist of small tax lots and residential
""rural" development and could not" be partitioned, even though the County's zoning
includes minimum tax lots of 2.5 or 5 acres. There appears to be no problem with
these areas and the present Councy zoning is appropriate.
HOUSING POLICIES
1. The City of Phoenix shall endorse the national housing
goals and strive to provide safe, sanitary and healthful
housing for all citizens of the City of Phoenix, regard-
less of race, religion, creed, color, national origin,
age or sex.
This policy is consistent with State Housing Guidelines and the
civil Rights Act of 1963, as amended. It opens the door for state
and federal housing assistance programs, subject to the endorsement
of the City. if it wishes to participate in such programs. or if it
has no objections to the administration of such programs within the
community by other agencies. This policy also prohibits discrimin-
ation against any persons who seek adequate housing in Phoenix for
themselves or for their families.
XI-25
2. The City shall recognize the many diverse housing needs
within the community and acknowledge the need for a co-
ordinated effort of private industry, city, county, state
and federal governments to solve the housing problems and
meet the identified needs.
Housing problems defy anyone, single solution. Normally, they demand
the coordination of every resource ....ithin the community to provide
adequate housing for all citizens. This requires participation by the
private sector, with encouragement by the City, County, and State, and
financial participation by the federal government. All avenues of
housing assistance and participation will be considered by the City,
recognizing that the coordination of affected agencies is crucial to
adequately provide for the wide diversity of housing needs.
3. The City shall allow private industry the first opportunity
to provide housing services, while recognizing that the
private sector may not be able to fill all the housing
needs within the community.
This policy encourages the private sector to take the lead in the
provision of housing in Phoenix, as it bas traditionally done. In
addition to simply building the d....ellings, the private sector has
other options that can assist in providing for the more specific
housing needs, such as participating in the HUD Section 8 rental
assistance program and other government programs that will either
increase the supply of housing or lower the costs and make it more
affordable. The City must, at the same time, ensure that the ·provision
of "low-cost 'housing" does not compromise the standards of the com-
munity or be allowed to erode the quality of residential neighborhoods.
4. The City shall encourage the conservation and rehabilitation
of existing housing stock through the implementation of a
reasonable code enforcement program, complemented by
programs that provide the financing for such enforcement
activities.
Several d....elling units within the City of Phoenix have been identified
as "deteriorating". At the present cost of replacement, it is important
to protect tne.existing housing stock through on-going maintenance and
rehabilitation whenever possible. This housing is a valuable resource
of the community and maintenance and rehabilitation is much more
economical in the long run than ·is new construction (replacement).
A few of Phoenix' housing units have been identified as being i.n a
"dilapidated" condition. When it is not economically feasible to
save these units, the code enforcement program should be enacted and
these buildings demolished, thereby making the property available for
new construction of safe housing that meets today's standards. The
demolition of a badly deteriorated, unsafe structure is usually in
the best interests of the community and will help ensure that PhoeniI
residents are not housed in dangerous or substandard dwellings.
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( There are several state and federal programs that encourage therehabilitation and reconstruction of housing units. The City will
continually monitor these possibilities and participate, whenever
possible or appropriate, to assist in on-going improvements to the
housing stock.
5. The City shall retain and conserve residential neighbor-
hoods adjacent to commercial activities in the community
through the use of zoning, rehabilitation, and up-grading
of the living environment.
Residential neighborhoods adjacent to commercial areas are often
subject to gradual deterioration as the commercial uses encroach
into the neighborhood. Such neighborhood, however, are valuable
to the elderly, those without a personal automobile, and others
who need or desire to live within walking distance of shopping and
employment opportunities, as well as other services that are available
in the commercial districts.
In its application of land use planning, Phoenix has taken into account
the need for housing in close proximity to commercial areas. The City
is also aware of possible conflicts between commercial and residential
uses and has minimized these potential conflicts through development
siting, orientation, buffering, and other provisions of City codes.
Further revisions to the Zoning Ordinance will further strengthen .
these measures and lessen future conflicts. (Section XIV of this
Plan includes provisions for reducing land use conflicts also.)
6. In new, emerging residential areas, the City shall
provide a full range of residential uses, accommodating
all types of housing; where necessary, Municipal Code
adjustments will be made to accommodate these residential
uses.
Prior· to recent annexations, there was little vacant land in Phoenix
that was suitable and available for additional new housing. The
annexation process helps to expand the City's land base and make new
housing opportunities available.
Within the City's jurisdiction, it is important to provide land for
all types of housing, including single-family, multiple-family,
mobile home parks and subdivisions, and other housing types that can
provide variety and "housing alternatives" for Phoenix residents.
In order to provide adequate housing, appropriate land use designa-
tions must be applied. These are generally delineated on the Compre-
hensive Plan Map and interpreted into zoning districts, as illustrated
on the City's official ZOning Map. These two maps are consistent with
each other. The Comprehensive Plan shows residential lands in the
three density ranges of low, medium and high, which are directly
compatible with the City's R-l, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts. All
housing needs described in this section of the Plan have been allo-
cated to the appropriate zoning districts for implementation.
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SECTION XII
RECREATION , OPEN SPACES
INTRODUCTION ..................................
PAGE
XII~I
~RE~C~REA~~T~·I~O~N~A~L~G~O~AL== ..........•.................• XII-I
RECREATION PARTICIPATION' TRENDS .. , XII-2
INVENTORY OF EXISTING FACILITIES' AREAS ...•.. XII-6
Jackson County XII-6
Local Parks & Open Space XII-8
DEFINING NEEDS ..........................•.•... XII-lO
PARK DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ••..••...•.•....••• XII-12
PARK , OPEN SPACE POLICIES .................... XII-13
LIST OF FIGURES
XII-I ACTIVI~ POPULARITY .................•.. XII-3
XII-2 COMPARISON OF RECREATION
PARTICIPATION RATES ••.•.... XII-4
XII-3 JACKSON CO. PER CAPITA PARTICIPATION ••. XII-S
XII-4 PARKS' CAMPGROUNDS (Map) •......••....•• XII-7
XII-S RECREATION FACILITIES NEEDS. ACCORDING
TO NRPA STANDARDS ...............•.•..•. XII-II
XII-6 EXPECTED INCREASES IN ACTIVITY DEMAND.. XII-II
XII-7 OPEN SPACE (Map) .......................
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XII-IS
RECREATION & OPEN SPACES
INTRODUCTION
The provision of parks and open space areas for both
passive and active recreation is very important to residents of
and visitors' to the community of Phoenix, and are also an im-
portant function of the community itself. Developed parks are
most obviously beneficial, particularly if located strategically
throughout the community and easily accessible to users of all
ages. In addition to parklands, other open space areas are
also important to the visual image of the community and to the
preservation of natural resources.
The City of Phoenix is continuously changing, physically,
economically, and socially. Many of the changes affect the
residents directly and put greater demands on the City to provide
new or expanded facilities for recreation. Phoenix will continue
to grow in all age categories. There are growing numbers of young
families with children and, at the other extreme, increasing numbers
of elderly residents. Both groups have recreational needs that
require appropriate facilities or areas, as will be discussed later.
The City of Phoenix will have to continually monitQr the recreational
needs and trends of its residents and plan accordingly.
This section of the Plan is intended to provide an inventory
of the City's recreational and open space areas or facilities, to
point out other recreational opportunities in the general vicinity,
to consider recreational facilities development standards and
community needs to year 2000, and to establish policies aimed at
meeting those needs.
RECREATIONAL GOAL
Statewide Planning Goal #8 (Recreational Needs) is:
"To satisfy the recreational needs of the
citizens of the state and visitors. N
In striving toward this goal, the City is attempting to
establish a pl~n that is (1) in coordination with private enter-
prise, (2) in appropriate proportions to the population (user
groups), (3) in such quantity, quality and location as is consistent
with the availability of the resources to meet such requirements,
and (4) in coordination with other local and regional needs and
plans.
XII-l
RECREATION PARTICIPATION & TRENDS
Before the specific discussion of local park and open space
areas or local recreational needs, this section takes a broader
look at state and regional recreational activities. From this,
we will get an overview that may be helpful in projecting-needs
for Phoenix.
Figure ·XII-l (Activity Popularity), provides a statewide·
overview of recreational activities. It shows the percentages
of Oregon residents that participate in the listed activities,
according to the 1975 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Demand Bulletin.
As indicated, more people participate in picnicking than any other
recreational activity -- approximately three of every four. Camp-
ing, fishing and pleasure walking are also very popular. Bicycling
and hiking are also quite high on the list. Most of these types
of activities can be enjoyed in Phoenix or the surrounding area.
Figure XII-2 (Comparison of Recreation Participation Rates),
provides a comparison between Jackson County and the State of
Oregon for each of the most popular recreational activities. The
County figures were derived fram Jackson County's Recreation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Again, picnicking showed the
highest percentage of participants, followed by camping, fishing,
outdoor games, and pleasure·walking. A related activity that may
not have been specifically included because of its fairly recent
popularity is "jogging". This activity has grown significantly in
recent years and requires facilities ~imilar to those required for
walking or bicycling, although school athletic tracks are also
used.
The participation rate figures give an indication of the
range of each listed activity and the level of participation within
the County and State. They do not, however, show "frequency". For
example, although 83 percent of all Jackson County residents
participate in picnicking, many of these may go on a picnic only
once or twice per year. In contrast, the frequency of other
activities, such as bicycling, pleasure walking, or jogging, may
be daily activities for many. In order to get a better feel for
the participation rate, Figure XII-3 provides a ·per capita" rate
of participation. This is the average number of individual activity
·occasions" during a year, if the total population participated, and
was obtained by diviaing the total number of participant occasions
by the total population. This procedure results in the activities
of pleasure walking and bicycling being the leaders, followed by
outdoor games, pool swimming, and picnicking.
Considering these statistics, the Comprehensive Plan for
Phoenix emphasizes the need for recreational facilities that will
provide for the greatest needs, particularly facilities or areas
for walking, jogging, bicycling, picnicking and other outdoor
activities.
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Fig. XII-l
ACTIVITY POPULA-~ITY
70
Percentage of Oregon
Population Participating
10 20 30 40 50 60o
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Hiking
Non-pool Swinuning
Sightseeing
Hunting
Snow Play
Motor Boating
Outdoor Game s
Bicycling
Pleasure Walking
Camping
Picnick.ing
Pool Swinuning
Fishing
Non-motor Boating
Water Skiing
Off-road Vehicles
Tennis
Golf
Cross-country Skiing
Other
Horseback Riding
Downhill Skiing
Source: Oregon Outdoor Recreation
Demand Bulletin, 1975.
ACTIVITY
Fi9. XII-2
COMPARISON OF
RECREATION PARTICIPATION !lATES
(Oregon & Jackson County)
PERCENT OF COUNTY PERCENT OF STATE
RESIDENTS PARTICIPATING RESIDENTS PARTICIPATING
picnicking
Camping
Fishing
outdoor Games
Pleasure Walking
Non-pool Swimming
Pool Swinuning
Hiking
Motor Boating
Bicycling
Hunting
Sightseeing
Tennis
Water Skiing
Off-road Vehicles
Non-motor Boating
Horseback Riding
Golf
Downhill Skiing
Cross-country Skiing
Other
82.9\ 73\
62.1\ 54\
49.1\ 47\
44.7\ 33\
43.3\ 46\
42.3\ 34\
36.9\ 40\
35.1\ 35\
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32.4\ 27\
31.1\ .. 35\
22.9\ 18\
21. 2\ 43\ .
16.0\ 17\
15; 4\ 15\
15.0\ 15\
9.9\ 15\
8.2\ 11\
7.8\ 11\
5.5\ 7\
2.7\ 3\
2.7\ 2\
SOURCE: Oregon Ou~door Recreation
Demand Bulletin, 1975.
Jackson County Camp. Plan.
Proposed Recreation Element
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Fig'. XII-3
JACKSON COUNTY
PER CAPITA PARTICIPATION
TOTAL ACTIVITY PER CAPITA
ACTIVITY OCCASIONS RATE
1. Pleasure Walking 3,317,520 30.05
2. Bicycling 3,141,984 28.45
3. Outdoor Games 2,030,256 18.39
4. Pool Swimming 1,787,376 16.19
5. Picnicking 983,644 8.91
6. Fishing 716,496 6.49
7. Sightseeing 691,104 6.26
8. Off-road Vehicles 536,544 4.86
9. Camping 513,360 4.65
10. Non-pool Swinuning 493,488 4.47
11. Tennis 483,552 4.38
12. Motor Boating 346,656 3.14
13. Hiking 327,888 2.97
14. Horseback Riding 284,832 2.58
15. Hunting 230,736 2.09
16. W-ater Skiing 178,848 1. 62
17. Golf 130,272 1.18
18. Downhi~l Skiing 119,232 1.08
19. Non-motor Boating 85,008 0.77
20. Cross-country Skiing 19,872 0.18
Other 140,208 1. 27
SOURCE: Jackson County Camp. Plan
Proposed Recreation Element
XIl-5
INVENTORY OF EXISTING FACILITIES & AREAS
Jackson County
The residents of Southern Oregon enjoy a wide range of
recreational opportunities during all seasons of the year:
Fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, cycling, camping, and many
other recreational activities are available throughout the
County and most are within a two-hour drive of Phoenix. In
addition, there are such cultural activities as theaters,
music and art festivals and exhibits, museums, and many other
local activities in all Jackson County communities, most of
which are within a half-hour drive or bus ride.
The following is a partial list of recreational and cultural
opportunities in Jackson County that are easily accessible to
the residents of Phoenix.
JACKSONVILLE
• Historical Community
• Peter Britt Music Festival
• Pioneer Village Museum
• Jacksonville Cemetery
• Jacksonville Museum (Old County Courthouse, 1883)
• Pioneer Days (June)
• Historic homes and buildings
MEDFORD
• Pear Blossom Festival (April) , Pear Blossom Run
• Music and Art activities and exhibits
• Two outdoor swimming pools (public)
• Tennis, golf, racquetball, etc.
• Theaters, clubs, cultural organizations
ASHIAND
• Oregon Shakespearean Festival
• Southern Oregon State College (various activities)
• Lithia Park & evening band concerts
• Arts & Crafts exhibits and galleries.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES.
• Iott. Ashland Ski Area
• Crater Lake (skiing, snowsho~ing, sightseeing, hiking)
• Pacific Crest Trail (Hiking, Horseback Riding)
• Rogue River (Fishing, Rafting, Biking)
• Jackson County Exposition Park (County Fair & many other events)
• Various Lakes (Boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, etc.)
• Bear Creek Greenway (bicycling, hiking, nature study)
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NOTE: Figure XII-4 on the following page shows the general location
of parks and campgrounds throughout Jackson County.
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LOCAL PARKS , OPEN SPACE
Cultural and recreational opportunities in the Phoenix area
are provided primarily by the City and by the School District.
Recreational facilities currently available in Phoenix are as
follows:
PHOENIX PARK (Colver Road)
This is a new park facility ot approximately 5.5 acres, located
in the southwestern portion of the Community. This park has
been developed over the past two years primarily through local
volunteer efforts, donations of equipment and materials, and a
landscaping grant of approximately $14,000 received in 1983.
The park currently provides opportunities for baseball, soccer,
and other field sports, as veIl as picnicking_ The development
plan for the park includes the development of a playground, a
picnic area, pavillion, horseshoe facility, pedestrian/bicycle
path (also for jogging), and a senior/community center building.
This park ..,ill be the focal point for the neighborhood that is
proposed for this general area and ..,ill be easily accessible by
Colver Road or by a path crossing the railroad to OIB" or "c" Street.
CITY PARK
This is a small (less than one acre) park located on First Street
adjacent to City Hall and Phoenix Elementary School. It includes
the original jail cell from the Phoenix Jail (historic structure),
picnic tables and some playground equipment with lawns and trees •
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BICEm'ENNIAL PARK
This is also a small, vest-pocket type, park located along Main
Street in the downtown business district. It includes off-street
parking, a lawn area and picnic table.
PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL
The high school is located along the west side of No. Rose Street
and covers approximately 15 acres. The facility includes two
gymnasiums, football field, track, tennis courts (2), and fields
for various outdoor games. The outdoor facilities are open for
public use and the gyms are also made available for some group
or organizational activities.
PHOENIX ELEMENTARY ·SCHooL
This school: is on. a site of approximately 8 acres, also located
on the west side of No. Rose Street, north of Second Street. Out-
door fields are available, as are basketball courts, playground,
and. gymnasium.
CITY HALL/COMMUNITY CENTER
This facility is located on First Street and includes City administration I
and Police Department offices, City Council chamber which serves as a
multi-purpose room, smaller meeting roam, and a kitchen.
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The Open Space Map (Fig. XII-5) identifies all major public
and quasi-public open space properties within the Community and
urban Growth Boundary. The predominant owners of open space
within these areas are the City, JacKson County, and the School
District. The State might also be included in this list, if the
1-5 Freeway is considered as open space. Smaller "pUblic" areas
on the map include public and quasi-public facilities as ~e Post
Office, chur~hes, the Grange Hall, the cemetery, and others.
The Bear Creek Greenway is the most obvious and significant
single area in public ownership. The Greenway's land acquisition
program in the Phoenix area is nearly complete and, when developed,
the Greenway will provide a significant natural and recreational
corridor through the community. The Greenway will include a
variety of recreational opportunities, including a bikeway linking
neighboring communities, thus expanding the recreational opportuni-
ties available to Phoenix residents.
The Coleman and Anderson Creek corridors are also noted on
the Open Space Map. Both creeks are" very small and adjacent
lands are privately owned. Coleman Creek includes more trees
and vegetation than does Anderson, and its natural character has
been retained, although development has occurred along it. The
City's policy has been to encourage the preservation of the natural
area, ·particularly within the flood plain of the creek, and the
Site Plan review process has helped to ensure quality development
with no adverse impacts. Because of the ownership patterns and
existing development, the City or County has no plans for public
use of these two creeks. They are not considered suitable for
the development of trails, bikeways, or other facilities which
would necessitate land acquisition, continued maintenance and
policing, and may result in more damage to the natural area than
its present limited use.
The City of Phoenix does not provide an active recreation
program. This is primarily due to a very limited budget. Because
of the Cityt s small size and limited financial resources, it is un-
likely that the City will develop a recreation program in the near
future. However, it is recommended (see policies) that the City
periodically review its recreational needs and its financial status
to determine the feasibility of supporting such a program, perhaps
in cooperation with the school district or other entity.
Presently, the City of Phoenix has a ratio of 11.4 acres per
1,000 residents of park and open space lands, including all those
areas mentioned above. The following discussion will help to
determine what will be a realistic goal for parklands in the future.
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P1DENIX ORDIWNCE ro. 557•••
Nl 0!!0INi\NCE lllU'!'lN3 '!HE zrnING MAP I\ND
a:tf'REHENSIVE PLAN MAP FOR '!HE CI'1Y OF
P1DWIJ( .>NO IE:LAAING Nl EMm::ENC'i (4/18/83)... A-l
.J.llC<SQ! aJWlY QRDINl>I!a;; - July 1978 ordinance to
acXJpt tile Phoenix ll3B, etc. A-ll
FINDINGS OF FlCr - Jad<sal Olulty findings related
to Phoenix u;a aci:lptioo. urbanizatioo polid.es.
and ...-enarent to Cl:>unty e:.tprehensive Plan...... A-15
}\Wroved by Board of Cl:mnissiooers 7/26/78.
J1IC!(,S(J'l C!JW1'X 0IlIlIN1>l!a;; -- ordinance to arend the
Phoen1x u;a to include City well site. oct. '78. A-21
LIST OF SUPPORl'OO IXJOHN1'S I\ND "m..m'p'?,....... ... A-24
PHOENIX CITY OFFiCIALS................................ A-25
IJ§T OF ~ltx:pgp ~............................. A-26
ORDINANCE NO. 551
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ZONING MAP
AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
FOR THE CITY OF PHOENIX
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS,'ORS Chapter 191 and Statewide Planninq Goals developed
and administered by the State Land Conservation and Development
commission require the local preparation and use of a comprehensive
plan and specific implementation measures that are consistent with
and adequate to carry out the plan, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Phoenix adopted said comprehensive plan
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and land use laws by Ordinance No. 506 in October, 1980, but without
the completed zoninq map and comprehensive plan map, and
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WHEREAS, a series of public hearinqs have been held to study,
revise and finalize the comprehensive plan and zoning maps,_including
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public h~arin~s before 'the Planninq commission and City Council, and
during said public hearings, testimony and other evidence has been
solicited, received and considered from all interested persons and
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groups, now, therefore,
THE CITY OF PHOENIX ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the attached Zoning
Map and Comprehensive Plan Map for the City of Phoenix are in conformance
with the laws and requirements of the State of Oregon, are consistent
with the Phoenix Comprehensive Plan and Zoninq Ordinance, and are in
the best interests of the residents of the City of Phoenix.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the attached zoninq
Map and Comprehensive Plan Map, which supersede any and all zo~inq
Ordinance No.557 - p. 1 - A-l
C(,ILl:; IY Oi JAI,I;'Jl,)II. SfA Il 01 U1~1 WII
. or9l:1/1ilCE TO A:lt:i:D TIlr CO:·:Pr.f.I1[IJS1Vr rl/l.ll rol'!. ,1Ar.I:SOfi coumy I;Y W( If!C1.lJ~IOU,,~ ..~i IC1 fS IUtA TI r:tj -ro u:mr.;:l Zf,T 1ll:1 01 I AI:llS 1:'1 1IIi 1'1111: 1:1 '1. AI:j II. or JACY':-.n:l
0'. ~,,:y. (Sl'f.iJLlSJlW~ All UHlI;\1I GII(r,1lI1 (I(lIJi:O!IP.\ Llll( Dfl HlI, Jf\Cr.\(Hj CO:IIlIY tOllI'RE-
'~:';;.:( I'LA:IIlM' A::O 0:1 COPI~S OF Tll( JJ\nsoil tOWITY lO::II:G Oimlllf,::C( I-\I\PS;~~~CJ!l~n:~ PROCEn'J~~S"nl!1 r.EVISlorl.O~}II["rOLlr.I,[~ .~nu h~t)::iJ.~!(y I,H:E; I\rlD l\OOPTUiG
aY 1:£FtRH,CE 1\ J.'LfI..Hf,.G STUDY OOCU',(J., FO•• TIl[ 11101./.1) GI.(r.'. 11 I r,r~L".
nUt eCHC of Ccm:l,h!ic.r.er! fer Jackscn Cour.l), Orc~cr,. (/l'dilir.s a~ (ol1"I"'s:
(,:,U ~.a~tcr in this ordinanca i. nCloJ; I~ !lOrtiono nf the e:ri.::ti.n!1 Compr·"hcn"iu.
?!Qr. :11"3 Ul b. ddc.ted; no atlctions arc CJ1'.:,..dO!d in part.)
Section 1. The section of the Jac~son County Comprehensive l'l<Jn entitled
.l,;r~~rcas" is arr.ended by the addition of the follolfing:
THE PHOEIIIX URSA/lIZASLE AREA
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Th! ?hOen;x Urbanizable Area includes lands currently within the City aod eocOlll-
paHCS selected lands around the City which al"(~ plal'!ned (or future City growth,
.r.~ ~.,hich are 1 ikely to require the extension of City services. The area
is c!cli:1eated by an urball gr0l1th boundary imposed on the County CC>r.1prehensfvc
Pl~r. nap and more specffically shown as an ul'ban growth boundary line on a copy
of the Jackson County Zoning "~p, The County Zoning ',1,)p is considered a part of
tn! City Cooprehensive Plan for purposes of showing the location of the urban
growth boundary 11ne.
Th! policies, revision procedures. and other discussion noted 1n this section of
the Plan tlere developed as part of a coordin\lted process 1nvolving the tity and
COiJr.ty governing bodies, affected agencies, and local citizens and planning
IGvisory groups.
'I' Policies: The following policies \'1il1 guide the administration of the
boundary for Phoenix:
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1) An urban grotJth boundary adopted herein or hereinafter amended for the
Phoenix area will establish the limits of urban growth to the year 2000• I' :
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A) City a,nnexation shall occur only within the officially adopted
ur~an growth boundary.
B) Specific annexation decisions shall be governed by the official
annexation policy for the City of Phoenix, The City will provide an
opportunity for the County to respond to pending rer,uests for annexatfon.
C) Establishme'nt of an urban 9rO\~th boundary does not imply that.n
land included Hithin the boundary will be annexed to the City. -
2) A change in the use of urbanizable land from land uses designated on the
Jackson County C~~prehensive Plan to uses sho~n on the City Comprehensive Plan
shall only occur upon annexation to the City.
A) Oeveloprr.ent of land fot' uses designated on the City Comprehensive
Plan will be encouraged to occur on underdeveloped lands adj<Jcent to Dr
encompass~d by the existing City limits prior to the conversion of other
1ands within the boundary.
8) Urban facilities and services flTUSt be adequate in condition and
capacity to accorr.nlodate the additional level of gr~~th. as alladed by
the City Comprehensive Plan. prior to or concurrent with the l<Jnd use
changes.
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A ",.1 1 i:::pJrt I'l~yond the In,".~dL'ltc ...c.'. surh .l!o ClH.llIti l.ILi\·I~ f h,III!!C', i,11".-ItlllJ C(lI"
"~'l~'Jnti'll Ch':IVJCS in pOl'ul,llton or ~i!:lIjrir.lnL ill,.n~,J',l". ill r'''.f",WC'~ ll~ll'.,cl'5:
S': ~tt'lL;'IC chJn~w:; in the lJr'al u~c lbl'lf. such ,I~. (Iln'H'I'~i(m uf f,':',id"llll"t Lar~uSlrij)1 USl'; or Spllli.ll Ch.lll!jCS lhH .. rfl~d larlJc iJrCdS of L1imy eli ff('rcnl (jwn'2r-s~iPS. Any change In urb.lniZoltion policies, is considered a m.ljor revision .
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l:.jor revisions \'Iill be cono;iderC'd by the! City .'"d r:nunty at five ye,'" inlcr-v"ls
fro.n the date of <l;doption or the url""n 9ro01UI bound,,,"y and urhJnization polic\cs.
If the Ci ty and County governing bodi!s find th.H circumstances prevail which hav!
I significant effect on the public heollth. safety or g~ncral ",cHare of the com-
IlItlnity. a major revision could be considered at intervals of less than fhe years.
A request for II major revision can be initiated by an in.1iv1duill or group, citizen
,dvisorj corr:nittees. arfected agencies, and governing bodies. lhc party trho s!eks
the revision shall be responsible for filing ~dequate written docualentation with
th~ City and County govel·ning bodies. Final legislative action on major revision
requests shall be based on the following factors:
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1) Demonstrated need for the change to acconvnodate unprc<l1cted population
trends. to satisfy urban housing needs, or to assure adequate employment
op;Klrtuni t 1!s j
2) lhe ord!rly lind econOQic provision of .urban facilities and services.
3) flaximum efficiency of land uses within the current ur-banizable are.;
4) Environmental. energy, economic and social consequences;
5) Com;lat1bility of the pr-opos!d change with other !le;nents of the City and
County Comprehensive Plans; and,
6) The other Statewide Planning Goals.
~iajor revision proposals shall be subject to a mutual City and County review and
In agreer.:ent process involving affected agende~. citizen advisory cOlJ'llli.ttecs •
•nd the general pub11c.
Hinor Soundar: line Adjustments
'~inor adjustr.1ents to an urban grOJ1th boundary line may be considC!red subject to
similar procedures used by the City and County in hearing zoning requests. A
rniror amend:':!ent is defined as focusing on specific individual properties and not
having significant impact beyond the immediate area of the change.
ApplicatiCln for a minor "boundary line amendment can only be made by pr-operty o~ners.
their authorized agents. or by a City or County governing body. Written appli- "
cations for amendl'ilents may be fi led in the office of the Jackson County Department
of Planning and D~velop:nent on foms prescribed by the County. The standards for
prOcC!ssing an application are as follows:
1) Oo::umentation must exist indicating the lIIinor adjustr.\ent is based on:
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A) A demonstrated need for the change consistent with the urbanization
policies of the 'City and County;
B) tiaxirnum efficiency of land use and urban facilities and services; and.
C) The effect on the existing lar.d usc character in the ir.rnediate arca
of the request
2) Applications will be reviewed by the affected City and County Planning
Advisory C()Il':l1ittccs annually.
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COLi:HY Ci .M:l:~;.:l. ST,\it: Of C~!:GOtl
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UI:3f.;1 c.w.,:-.If;1 r,C1WlOlllty FOR .11E CITY )
CF PliOVli.~ (.1;0 J Ull rilE AOU'TlO:l Of !
urlllAII!7.HfO:I POLICIES AS .\H .c~(:-IO·
Ht:!': TO T!'il: JAC~OIl COUIITY corlPR(·
1l(f:S I'Ie Pl,.!..'4
JACK-SO:I COUtiTY FILE
RO. CPR·I1·78
fll'tOUlGS OF FACT
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'State6wlde planning goal fk7. 14, ·Urbanization-. requires an urban growth boundary
be I!stJblish~d (or the Pn~tn1x are1 of Jackson (Junty, through a coordinated plan-
ning proetss bl!t....ecn U'II City olnd thl'! County. This prOCess hu b~en cOIllPletcd •
.:In.:! the Jacison (oun:'1 !oll'd of COlmIlsslonfi~ Ind the City of Phoenix offlr, the
tollc.wing findings ill SU~PQrt of tht Phoenix Ul'ban GrO\~th BounrlJry and Urbanf ...
zatlon Policy rs~tblfshe~ by County Ordinance (E~hlbit I), d~ted July 26, 1978.
In February, 1977, ~n Urb~n Grawth 8ound.rJ re~ort (including an urban grvwth
bound~ry ~ro~os,l. ~ro;osed urbanization pellcies, and background dati) was
~re~lred for tte City of P~~enlx. This proposal was forwarded to affected
.gerlchs and aade lIva11abl. for review by c!tlzen's advisory com~tUus and
individual I(f~ct.d clt1zons.
As.r1., of public meetings and study sessions wtr. held by the City of Phoenix
Planning COImIisston, the Jackson County Planning CocInission. tIM Ctty of
Phoenix City Council. and the Jackson County Board of Commission.rs; public
testimony and comments were rec.ive1 concerning the Urban Growth BoundarJ and
the urbiJniutton pollct.s. _ .~
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The Jachon County Planning Comfssion and the Phoenix Planning C(II:Ilffssfon•.. :" io;r.;::o;-
after a public hur1ng in wlllch property OWfll!rS in t!'le west and south·west St'Cto,.,
of the eocrmunlty ~ere invited to participate in the ntablishment of-.n urban ,~ .. s: .v
growth boUr.U~l·Y. reached lIlUtual agrell'lllnt and reccr.mende;J to the Board of c-.. 1.: .;'~
I~sionersand the Cfty Council an Urban 6~th SoundarJ for the City of Phoenfx;~~~r.~~
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The Soard of Ccrrmfssioners of Jackson County and th~ Phoenix ~1ty Council htid ·,.- .....,.:."0
a joint pub' fc hearing to receive tutir.ltlny and e::lnsider the ree()l:1T1endat1ons of .
tile Planning Comllissions. U~n rn1ew of the "eol·~ and the inclusion of " ,-
additional testimony recl:!ived frelll t!'le affected residents and agencies. the loire! -.- ~ :
of COllTol1ss1eners and the City Councl1 reached a ClUtual agreement In the p1ac::~ 1:':
IIent of an urban gr0\1th bountjary for the efty of Phoenix. . "~ ;r': ':.-
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The Board of Co~issloners of Jackson County and the Phoenix City Counei1 held ' ~
a joint publ Ie hea~inf to receive testimony and consider the rec~ndations of
the Planning Cc~isslens. U~on revil:!W of the record and the inclusion of Iddit·
iona1 te~timony received from the affected residents and agencies. the Soard of
Commissioners and the City Council reached a mutual agreement in the p1ace-ent
of an urban growth boundary for the City of Phoenix.
The Jackson County Ooard of Commissioners and the Phoenix City Council reached
an agreement concerning the Urbanization Policies for the Cfty of Phoenix.
):U10Wr.S OF FACT
1} Th~ Jackson County Board of Comnissioners and the Phoenix CI~ Council
Dltulilly determined th~t:
A) The area eontJ1ned vithin the Urban Growth Boundary (Of" the eft)'
of Phol!nlx '01111 aceClmlOdate the projected 91"01fth to the year 200G.
B) TheN 15 sufficient hnd for all types of land use "ftntn the.
bounduy to serve the land requfrements of the city.
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6) It w.n f\JU'ld th.lt the utlllZoHlon of J'}r1clIlturJI ";l)lh. ClIst t
thr'Ol/t;h C\.lH IV, .....1$ nccr:U,Jry to pl"1)',lue fOr" the eJi'.ln'~inn of the
CIt)' of Phllcni.! to lI'Ieet its p"oJ('c~eu 9,'owth to thl'! ye;)r 2000. "
C;lrc(ul IlnJ.lysls of lAnd lise p,Jttcrns, ,r('<IS cr.llmilled to Iwb.Jni.ut1on.
,Jnd needs of the coumunity 'lfolS lMde by the lJo .. ,.d of CONmissloners Ind
the City CoulIcll. An cICtl'linn to the ilql"lculturJI rell:JircmcnU hu been
t"ken, an'" is In"Hle 01 put of thest findings. The inclusion of .gri.
cult",,.,,1 l.1ntls WiIS found to be nece~s,)ry to ll'Itet the nc~ds of the City
of Phoenix. It ',ofJS found that the Urb<ln r.rowth Bound,),'y, 1nclud1n!] 19.t ...
cultur.l lJnds. cr~attS the lIlininlUIll .re, necessary to r.tct tht needs of
the! city. Careful considel"'ilt1on was givcn to the guidelines provided
for the retention of agricultural lands. and only those areys which haVI
beL!n cOllJllHted to urb.n or suburb.n use,. or which are In(ringed Upon by
urban uses. hAve b~en Included in the Ur~an Growth Boundary.
It was found hy the County Board o( ~~issioners and t~e Phoenix City
Council t/wt the IIIo)jorHy 01' the: area contajne':1 wHhin the Urtlan Grow.th
Boundary does include Class I through Class 11 soils. as defined by the
Soil Conservation Servici.
7) It wa' found by the Board of C~lssioners and the Clty of Phoenix
CouncH tMt the Intenn urbanization of areas adjacent to acthe agrl ..
cultural pursuits ltOuld create conflicts in lind use. Serious conslder.tion
of the agricult~ral act1vltles wlthfn the City of Phoenix, lnd the netd to
protect these (ragile land use areas from urbanization, wtre an integral
part of the considel"itlon of the Urban Gro.... th Boundary and policies for
the Clty of Phoenix.
The City of Phoenix has very little vacant and .vaflable land withfn the
corporate boundaries for the projected expansion of the c~nfty. As
• resul t. it was necessary to provide for cOlmlUnity growth by the fnclusion
of .grieultul"al lands \If~thin the Urban Growth Baundal")'.
An e~~~inat10n of Phcenlx and the immediate environs rtvells there fs one
lQcation which could Icc~date future residential expansion in the com-
munity. This area contains soll classifications of V and VI ••nd was
included in the Urb~n Growth Boundary but is not adequate in size to
accommodtte the future ;rowth. and is limited to projected residenti.l
use. Further, the area identified in the south-east portion of the Urban
Growth Boundar; is on the fringe of the BoundyI")' and will not be i~df.tely
av.lhbl. for urbanization. The e:ctension of urban facilities to this area
will be delayed until such tiac as it fs economically possible and fej$fbl.
to make these f.cilities .v.ilable.
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In evaluating the inclusfon of agricultural lands in the Urban Growth
Boundary for the CltJ of Phoenix. it ..... s found that it is necessary to
establish a -bufferlng policy· to create a co~atibllity bet.een urban-
iutlon and .gricultural l.nds. .
AGiUC1Jl ruRAL LAMS EXC~PTtON (LCOC GOAL '10. 3.)
The lon?-term envinonmental consequenctS of including agricultural l.nds
in the Urban Growth Boundary ~ill be the conversion of these lands f~
.griculture .nd o~en space to urb~n uses. The application of the Urban
6rcwth Soundary commits these .reas for future urbanlzation and the ex.
pans ion of the City of Phoenix. When consider.tion was given to the .rtas
to be Included, It was found that these .re.s have been c~itted for urbi~'
l:at10n 1n the past by division of l.nd to parcels that .re no longe~
ecoOOlli(llly 'liable IS .gricultural units. Further, urb.nlntion tn
these .reas has created. suburb.n environment Which ..kes it dffficult
to continue agricultur.l lctivities.
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A~ ORDINM'CE A:-:E:mt::c Ti:E LOC.rr:::o:: OF nrs PHOC::n< li''R!A..''i CROt"~ll
BOmm:.RY.
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Tho Board of Comois;!oners h.s been rcquc~tld by the City of
Phoenlx to LQend che loc~tlon of the Pboenix Urban Growth Bo~,dnrj
.0 al to include the l.nd on which the veil. which cont.in the
city's v.:.: s~pyly .curee are located, to&et~er vith adjacent
property of .p?roxiQately 10.43 .cres. The Board fiat. t~at
inclusion of the &ddit~onal area within the Urban Crowth Boundary
i. justified bec.use:
1. The City Encineer has been wor~i on ;he clt7 .treet
cireul.tion .y.tem and ~. designed eh•• tT••ts '0 chat • ro.d
would ·cOm••c:ro.... th••ubject prope~ty and eventually cross the
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and wbic:b 11 1:1. the proc.u of being anno.ed. by Phoudx. ~.
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. : ~.2. ~. City Engine~~:.h~s p~nned the wa~.r ."stem .0 that i;
it can be a loop system and this would require,the annexation and '
development of the 'Iubj ect .properry, The P'hoen1."C. Urban Crovch i~
," ~!oundary Ordinance permits. dey annexations only W'ith!.'"l the offi-. ;.;
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PHOENIX COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
LIST OF SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS , REFERENCES
1. PHOENIX LAND USE INVENTORY -- Staff report describing inventory
and including statistical tables. This inventory
....as the basis tor determining "available lands...• for
future development and the overall land use distribution
proposed in the Plan. This brief report is included in
the submitted materials and also summarized in the PIL~.
2. LAND USE INVENTORY MAP (EXISTING LAND USE) -- This is a large colored
map prepared for both analysis and measurements and for
public presentations. It is available at City Hall.
3. JACKSON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -- Used as a resource for in£ormation
and to ensure compatibility. This document is available
at County Courthouse, City Hall, and RVCOG.
4. 1980 CENSUS -- Statistics provided by Southern Oregon Regional Services
Institute (SORSI) in Ashland, which is the local data center.
Oregon Employment Division;
Used as reference in viewing
5. Jackson County Economic Review, 1982 --
Dept. of Human Resources.
local economic trends.
6. Annual Economic Report, State of Oregon, 1982 -- See '5 above.
7. HOD Flood Insurance Program Flood Plain Maps -- Used in "Hazard Areas"
section of Plan document.
8. Jackson County Soils Maps -- Available at 'County Planning Dept.
9. Oregon Dept. of Transportation -- Data provided on historic sites as
shown on map in the Plan.
10. Jackson County Historical Society -- See 49 above.
11. Bear Creek Greenway Master Plan -- Prepared by Jackson County Parks Cept.,
Adopted by Jackson County on Dec. 1, 1982. Karen Smit:.,
Greenway Coordinator.
12. Inventory of Phoenix Housing Stock -- Summary contained in Plan,
including map on P.38.
13. Summary Characteristics of Governmental Units, 1982
Census. Data used in Housing Element of
Bureau of
the Plan.
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14. Bear Creek Area .Transportation Study (SCATS), 1970 -- Basis for the
City I s circulation/transportation system. Available at
RVCOG or u.S. Dept. of Transportation.
15. Demographic-School Facilities Study for Jackson County Education Service
District and Josephine County School District, 1978 -- Existing and
projected enrollment and facilities needs. Document is
available at school district offices.
16. Land Development Ordinance, Jackson County Planning Dept., Adopted:
OCt. 1982. Available from County Planning Dept. or RVax;.
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PHOENIX CITY OFFICIALS
ELECTED OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Otto Caster -- P.O. Box 233, Phoenix. Oregon 97535
Phone: 535-2880 .
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
J. Allen Harris
Darrell Paxson
Don Skundride
John Walker
Hike Kirkpatrick
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Vivian Rogers, Chairperson -- P.O. Box 391, Phoenix, OR 97535
Phone: 535-1381
Terry Helfrich
Jay Robinson
Clarice Mayfield
Carol McCollo.ugh
Jane Koelle
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CITY STAFF
CITY ADMINISTRATOR:
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
CIT'i PLANNER:
CITY A'ITORNEY:
MUNICIPAL JUDGE:
Delbert McNerney
Phoenix City Hall
P.O. Box 666
Phoenix, OR 97535
John Christopher
Phoenix City Hall
Ron W. Hough
Rogue Valley C.O.G.
P.O. Box 3275
Central Point, OR 97502
Ron Salter
94 Third Street
Ashland, OR 97520
James Wickre
221 W. Main, '2
Medford, OR 97501
PHONE: 535-1955
PHONE: 535-1955
PHONE: 779-6785
PHONE: 482-4215
PHONE: 772-3371
• Other employees, including Fire Chief, Police Chief and
Utilities Foreman may be contacted through City Hall.
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City ot Phoenix
Catl'REHENSIVE PLAN
LIST OF AFFECTED AGENCIES
oregon Dept. of Geology
and Mineral Industries
1069 State Office Bldg.
Portland, Oregon 97201
Oregon Dept. of State Lands
1445 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97310
Oregon Dept. of Parks
and Recreation
(525 Trade St., S.E. )
(Salem, Oregon 97310 )
* Region 4 Parks Office
P.O. Box 5309
Bend, Oregon 97701
Rogue Valley Council of Govts.
P.O. Box .3275
Central Point, Oregon 97502
U.S. Soil Conservation ~ervice
1133 S. Riverside
Medford, Oregon 97501
OSU Extension Service
1301 Maple Grove Drive
Medford, Oregon 97501
Oregon Dept. of Human
Resources
318 Public Service Bldg.
Salem, Oregon 97310
Farmers Home Administration
711 E. Main
Medford, Oregon 97501
Talent Irrigation District
104 Valley View
Talent. Oregon 97540
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Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority
3915 S. Pacific Highway
Medford, Oregon 97501
Phoenix-Talent School Dist. '4
401 West 4th Street
Phoenix, Oregon 97535
Rogue Valley Transportation District
4048 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, Oregon 97501
Medford Water Commission
City Hall
Medford, Oregon 97501
Land Conservation & Development
Commission (LCDC)
1175 Court Street, N.E.
Salem, Oregon
AND:
Dept. of Land Conservation & Development
201 W. Main Street
Medford, Oregon 97501
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality
201 West Main
Medford, Oregon 97501
Oregon State Highway Division
State Highway Building
Salem, Oregon 97310
Qr;egon Dept. of Transportation
135 State Highway Building
Salem, Oregon 97310
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
5286 Table Rock Road
Central Point. Oregon 97502
oregon Dept. of Commerce
Housing Division
Labor' Industries Bldg.
Salem, Oregon 97310
oregon Dept. of Economic Development
ISS Cottage Street, N.E.
Salem, Oregon 97310
Director of Planning
City of Medford
City Hall
Medford, Oregon 97501
Director of Planning
City of Talent --'City
Talent, Oregon 97540
Hall
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Richard Kahanek
Dept. of Economic Development
1012 S.E. Oak, .348
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
Department of Agriculture
oregon State Extension Service
63S Capital Street, N.E.
Salem, Oregon 97310
Medford Irrigation District
1340 Meyers lane
Medford, Oregon 97501
Oregon Dept.~of Energy
528 Cottage Street, N.E~
Salem, Oregon 97310 •
Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
Region Office
520 S.W. 6th
Portland, Oregon 97204
Pacific Northwest Bell
Room 730, 421 S.W. oak
Portland, Oregon 97204
Art Grandaw, Executive Director
Jackson Co. Housing Authority
239 Beatty Street
Medford, Oregon 97501
Fruit Growers League
P.O. Box 1+27
Medford, Oregon 97501
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Oregon State Dept. of Police
2700 N. Pacific Highway
Medford, Oregon 97501
Documents Section
sase Library
Southern Oregon State College
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Phoenix Public Library
110 W. Second Street
Phoenix, Oregon 97535
Jackson County Board of Commissioners
County Courthouse
Medford, Oregon 97501
Jackson County Planning Dept.
County Courthouse
Medford, Oregon 97501
Jackson Co. Parks' Recreation
80 E. Stewart
Medford, Oregon 97501
Pacific Power & Light Company
216 W. Main Street
Medford, Oregon 97501
C P National
229 W. Main Street
Medford, Oregon 975·01
Medford Board of Real tors
33 N.. Central *411
Medford, Oregon 97501

( DEFINING NEEDS
In order to satisfy the needs of the State and visitors, as
stated in Goal t8, each individual community must adequately plan
for its own needs. The recreational needs of a community such as
Phoenix are not easy to determine and project into the future.
To assist in the process of determining needs, various governmental
agencies assemble statistical data and provide guidance for local
.planning. The Jackson County Comprehensive Plan's Recreation
Element provides data for the county as a whole. The State of
oregon prepares recreation plans and guidelines and publishes
various bulletins on the subject. At the national level, the
National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) provides standards.
The NRPA recorranends a general "rule of thumb" of 10 acres per 1,000
residents of the community for local park lands and 20 acres per
1,000 residents for regional park lands. Some communities exceed
these standards, while others find them excessive and unrealistic.
Phoenix is not required to adopt these standards, but the City
must establish a policy that will guide the future provision of
park lands and/or public open space.
The NRPA has also developed standards for the prov~s~on of
specific facilities within urban parks. Although these will
depend on the specific demand and community interests, the standards
provide a good guideline for park planning purposes. The table on
the following page is a summary o£ these standards.
Presently, the City has approximately six acres of public
park land, for a ratio of about 2.6 ac./l,OOO residents. Also,
within the City and its urbanizable area, there are about 20
additional acres of open space, or public facilities. The
majority of this area is within the Bear Creek Greenway, which is
visible, but not really usable for recreational purposes. Another
23 acres is in the form o-f public school sites, most of which is
usable outdoor area. So, combining the school sites with the
eXisting pub~ic parks, we have a total of 29 acres, for a ratio of
12.6 ac./l,OOO residents of mostly usable recreational area.
Based on the above analysis, it may be most appropriate for
the City of Phoenix to adopt a park land standard of ten acres
per 1,000 residents, provided public school grounds and facilities
are included in the ratio and available for public use .
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If the 10 ac./I,OOO is used, Phoenix would need about 64
acres of park lands, or 35 acres in addition to areas c~rently
available. The Bear Creek Greenway alone totals more than 85
acres and, by year 2000, the Greenway should include a bikeway
and other recreational facilities and nature study areas. A new
ten acre neighborhood park is also proposed in the residential
area to the east of the freeway. With these improvements, the
City will well exceed the 10 ac./I,OOO standard.
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RECREATION FACILITIES NEEDS
ACCORDING TO NRPA STANDARDS
STANDARD PHOENIX
FACILITIES/ PHOENIX AT 10,000
POPULATION 1980 NEED POPULATION
Regulation 1/6,000 0 1Basebal1'Oiamonds
Softball Diamonds 1/3,000 0 3
Adult, night-lighted 1/10,000 0 1Softball Diamonds
Basketball Courts 1/500 4 20
Youth Football • 1/3,000Soccer Fields 0 3
Tennie Courts 1/1,000 2 10
Swimming Pools 25m 1/10,000 0 1
sam 1/20,000 0 0
Community Centers l/J:O,OOO 0 0
Neighborhood Centers 1/10,000 0 1
Track Fields 1/15,000 0 0
Off-road Vehicle Fac. 1/20,000 0 0
Golf Courses 1/25,000 0 0
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EXPECTED INCREASES
IN ACTIVITY DEMAND.
REGIONAL REGIONAL
ACTIVITY IN:REASE ACTIVITY INCREASE
Picnicking 40.9\ Non-pool swimming 29.3\
Camping 39.4\ Horseback Riding 28.5\
Sno.., Play/Skiing '36.6\ Golfing 28.1\
Sightseeing 35.6\ Walking • Hiking 27.9\
Water Skiing 32.4\ Bicycling 27.4\
Boating 32.1\ Bunting 26.7\
Outdoor Games 30.2\ CUltural Events 25.9\
Pool S\.Iizmring 29.3\ Fishinq 25.3\
* Figures were generated for the Distriet VIII
area, consisting of Jackson ~ Josephine Counties.
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pARK DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
The Comprehensive Plan policies include reference to a
"parks and recreation master plan" but do not provide any basis
for such a plan. A master plan would provide the City with
specific guidance, including goals, objectives and policies, to
help ensure that these facilities are eventually provided, The
Plan would discuss the various types of park facilities, various
sizes of facilities or areas, what facilities should be included
in each area, the service areas of each, and the general locations.
The following is a brief summary of some of the basic park types
for future reference:
PlAY-LOT, VEST-POCKET PARK & MINI-"PARK
These are small areas developed and used for open space or recreational
purposes, depending on the needs and opportunities of the neighborhood.
They are typically used to supplement the limited yard areas of higher
densi ty developments and often use vacant lots or unused awkward portions
of subdivisions or public rights-of-way. The primary drawback to these
parks is the high cost of maintenance. It is usually preferable to have
a larger neighborhood park than several mini-parks. However, these may
be a good solution to meeting the needs of a major multi-family complex
when provided by the developer within the complex for the use of and the
maintenance by its residents.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Neighborhood parks are generally 5 to 20 acres in size and are intended
to serve the recreational needs of a single neighborhood having a popu-
lation of 2,000 tQ 5,000. However, the size and service population can
be varied according to the local characteristics of the community,
physical boundaries, and other factors. The service radius of a neigh-
borhood park should not be less than one-quarter mile, so that most
patrons can walk or bicycle to it. Many communities plan their neighbor-
hood parks in cooperation with the school district's facilities so that
the parks .and schools can both benefit from joint use opportunities and,
together, they provide a focal point of the neighborhood as well as the
primary activity center.
Phoenix Park on Colver Road could be considered a neighborhood park. It
is at the low end of the size range at 5.5 acres, but is intended to serve
the low end of the population range as well.
COMMUNITY' PARK
These parks genera~ly serve a population of up to 25,000 and provide
space for activities that require more room than is available in smaller
neighborhood parks. The State recon:anends that a cOlllllUDity park leave
about 30 percent of its area in a natural state for trails, nature study,
or future expansion. Community parks are generally about 20 acres in
size or alxmt 2.5 acres for each thousand people it will serve. Phoenix
will not need a community park until it reaches at least 6,000 people and
such a facility is not proposed in this Plan. However, it should be in-
clu?ed in a long-range park master plan.
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REGIONAL PARK
The responsibility for providing for regional parks generally falls on
the County. The Bear Creek Greenway could be considered a regional
park facility in the Phoenix area, and is certainly considered a regional
trails system, linking communities along Bear Creek. It will provide a
number of recreational and open space benefits, including opportunities
for bicycling, hiking, jogging, walking, nature study, picnicking, etc.
The City's job will be to ensure that the residents of Phoenix will have
adequate access to this facility in the future. Therefore. it is time
to start planning for and acquiring pedestrian/bicycle path rights-af-way
that will link the community with the Greenway's trail system. The NRPA
recommends a standard of 20 ac./l,OOO residents of regional parklands.
The Bear Creek Greenway, extended beyond the City's UGB to the north and
south, will exceed this ratio, although not all lands will be within the
City itself, which is acceptable. It is not recommended that the City
acquire any additional parklands for the Greenway itself. However, the
City may wish to work with the County or State to assist in the planning
and development of the Greenway, or to develop local facilities that will
supplement it.
PARKLAND ACQUISITION
Regardless of whether or not the City has a park plan, it is worth very
little if the City can't obtain the parkland it will need. The City's
Comprehensive Plan already says that the'City should consider establishing
requirements for the dedication of open space land from developers, or
fees in lieu of dedication. Demands for new park facilities will be the
result of new subdivisions, apartments, and other r~€idential development.
It is not uncommon for communities to require parkland dedication or fees
as a concHtion of approval of these developments. The amount of land is
directly related to the City's goals and policies (or standards) and is
adjusted according to the development's impact on the park system. The
fees in lieu of dedication are established according to the City's cost
of acquiring the amount of land that would otherwise be dedicated. Without
such a system, the current residents of Phoenix will probably end up paying
the costs of acquiring future park sites to serve the future residents.
This will be more and more costly as land prices increase. A policy has
been included in this section of the Plan to address this issue.
PARK & OPEN SPACE POLICIES
1. The City shall continue to update data related to the
present and future park and, recreation needs and design
facilities and areas that will satisfy those needs.
2. The City shall consider, as resources permit, the preparation
of a parks and recreation master plan to guide the future
land acquisition and development of parklands throughout
the community.
3. The City shall work with the school district to coordinate
program efforts to ensure the joint utilization of City
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and district facilities with a mlnlmurn of costly and
unnecessary duplication of services or facilities.
4. The City will include plans for the development of
bikeways and pedestrian walkways, separate from motor
vehicle traffic, in future revisions to the Comprehensive
Plan or in future neighborhood or area specific plans.
S. Th~ City will ensure that the special needs of the elderly,
handicapped, and otherwise disadvantaged residents of the
community are provided reasonable access to all public
areas throughout the community, including parks.
6. The City will continue to ensure the protection of the
natural environment along Coleman Creek through its
site plan review procedure, as it has done in the past.
7. The City will continue to support the concepts outlined
in the "Trails for Oregon -- A Plan for a Recreation
Trails System", developed by the Parks and Recreation
Branch of the Oregon Dept. of Transportation, and continue
to take advantage of opportunities to provide local
linkages with this system and the Greenway system.
8. The City will continue to encourage programs of athletic
activity that will promote the health and well-being of
Phoenix residents, especially those most popular major
sports such as baseball, football, soccer, running, tennis,
basketball, and swimming.
9. The City will utilize the State's gas tax allocation for
bicycle trails, as available, and will continually monitor
the availability of other funds that could be utilized for
the development of the parks and recreation facilities.
10. The City will support the efforts of the Bear Creek
Greenway Committee and Jackson County in the acquisition
and development of the Greenway in accordance with the
Greenway Master Plan.
11. The City will include the Greenway in all future park
master plans for the community and will attempt to link
local trail systems with those in the Greenway.
12. The City wi!l strive to enhance the attractiveness of all
public open space areas of the community through the re-
quirement or provision of landscaping materials, trees,
and proper maintenance. Such areas include all public
buildings and facilities that are used by the public or
that could be attractive assets to the community. if
properly designed and maintained. .
13. The City will study the issue of park land dedication
requirements or fees in lieu of dedication and, if found
to be acceptable, will make appropriate changes .to City
development codes.
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( SECTION XIII
URBANIZATION
CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• XIII-l
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CONSIDERATION OF URBANIZATION FACTORS ............... XIII-3
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1. DEMONSTRATED NEED TO ACCOMMODATE LONG-RANGE URBAN
POPULATION GROWTH REQUIREMENTS CONSISTENT WITH
LCDC GOALS: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• XIII-3
2. NEED FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES,
AND LIVABILITY: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• XIII-3
3. ORDERLY AND ECONOMIC PROVISION FOR PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND SERVICES: •••••••••••••••••••••••• XIII-5
4. MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY OF LAND USES WI'mIN AND ON THE
FRINGE OF THE EXISTING URBAN AREA: •••••••••••••••• XIII-S
5. ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
CONSIDERATIONS: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• XIII-6
6. RETENTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND As DEFINED, WITH
CLASS I BEING ,THE HIGHEST PRIORITY FOR RETENTION
AND CLASS IV THE LOWEST PRIORITY: •••••••••••••••• XIII-7
7. COMPATIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED URBAN USES WITH
NEARBY AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES: •••••••••••••••••• XII I - 8
PLAN FOR URBANIZATION ••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ ••••••• XIII-9
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oSECTION XIII
URBANIZATION
INTRODUCTION
The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for Phoenix defines the area within
which urban development and growth is expected to occur by year 2000. The
lands outside the City limits but within the UGB are commonly referred to as
tfurbanizable" lands and will remain within the County's jurisdiction until
annexed to the City and developed for urban uses to City standards.
Statewide planning goal 814 is:
"To provide for an orderly and efficient
transition from rural to urban land use. If
The initial establishment of the urban growth boundary, as well as
changes to the boundary, are based on the consideration of seven factors,
which will be discussed in greater detail later in this section.
Establishment of and changes to the boundary must be a cooperative
process between the City and Jackson County. Lands within the UGB shi!"ll be
considered available over time for urban uses ....i th conversion to urban uses
based on the consideration of the follo....ing:
1. Orderly, economic provision for public facilities
and services:
2. Availability of sufficient land for the various uses
to ensure choices in the market place;
3. LCDC goals; and
4. Encouragement of development ....ithin urban areas
before conversion of urbanizable areas.
The Phoenix Comprehensive Plan has designated sufficient amounts of
urbanizable land to acconunodate its expansion needs to Year 2000. The Plan
includes a balance of land use types, including housing, commercial, industrial.
parks, etc. to provide for a population projection of 6,465. It should be
pointed out here, that any' 2Q-year plan is subject to periodic modification
and revision, based on shifts in trends, policies, and other factors. This
Plan is the City's blueprint for the future at this time. 'nle Plan itself
should be considered more important than the time-frame for which it was
prepared. Such unforeseen occurrences as recessions or population booms will
affect the timing of this plan, but should not signicantly affect the land
use allocations or physical content of the plan. This plan aay be achieved
by 1995. or perhaps not until 2010. Thus, periodic updates will help to keep
the timing of the plan on track and will allow for fine-tuning along the way.
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BACKGROUND OF THE UGB • COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary contains 1,032.7 acres. Of that
total. 474.7 acres are within the present City limits and the remaining
558 acres are considered "urbanizable". Population growth within the UGB
is expected to increase by 180 percent by year 2000, an increase of 4,156
persons. However, because of City growth and development policies and an
emphasis on higher density housing areas, the needed land area is 117.~
percent greater ·than the area within the present City limits. The land
uses proposed in this Comprehensive Plan, including residential densities,
have been taylored to fit comfortably within the UGB and to include an
appropriate balance of all land uses and housing types.
The Urban Growth Boundary for Phoenix was established in July, 1978,
at which time an Urbanization Agreement between the City and Jackson County
was adopted. The City then completed the text of its Comprehensive Plan
for areas within the UGS and adopted that Plan and related regulatory
measures on September 29, 1980. Although the text of the Plan was completed,
the City did not have a Comprehensive Plan map and, due to a lack of pro-
fessional staff and a planning budget, had to delay the map's completion.
In August, 1982, the City of Phoenix contracted with the Rogue Valley
Council of Governments (RVCOG) for limited technical assistance, amounting
to approximately 15 hours per month. The primary task of the contract planner
was to provide planning support to the City Planning Commission, write staff
reports, handle routine planning matters, and advise the City Council, as
necessary. In addition, and as time permitted, the planner was also given
the task of completing the Comprehensive Plan Map and ZOning Map and to get
the Plan "package" ready for submittal to LCDC for'" compliance review.
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On April 18, 1983, the Plan and ZOning maps were adopted by the City.
Because of the time that had elapsed since original adoption of the Plan
text, some other revisions were made to the text, including an update of
the popUlation projections and a Land Use Inventory. The revised document
and related findings of fact were adopted on June 6, 1983 and the entire
package was subm~tted to LCDC for review shortly thereafter.
The original urban growth boundary, as established by the City and
County in 1978 was left intact. Although the City's population projection
was increased in 1983, it was determined that there was sufficient land area
wi thin the UGS to make any expansion unnecessary. Since 1978 there have been
two minor amendments to the UGB, one to include the City's well sites and
another to include the remainder of a tax lot that was split unintentionally.
The City feels that the UGe was placed in the most suitable and realistic
location and that it will effectively serve the City's growth needs for many
years with few, if any, amendments.
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CONSIDERATION OF URBANIZATION FACTORS
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• In accordance ....ith Goal U4, the establishment of the Phoenix urban
qtowth boundary ....as based on consideration of the follo.... ing seven factors:
1. OEMONSTRATED NEED TO ACCOM..~DATE LDNG-RANGE URBAN POPULATION GROWTH-
REQUIREMENTS CONS ISTENT WITH LCDC GOALS:
A. The City of Phoenix has projected a year 2000 population of
6,465, which is an annual growth rate of 5.3 percent from the
base year of 19BO.
B. The City of Phoenix grew at an annual rate of 5.5 percent from
1960 to 1980. The 1980-2000 projection is slightly lower than
that rate to reflect the slowed growth and general economic
problems of the early 19805. It is anticipated that population
growth and development will accelerate during the middle 19805
and eventually resume the historical trend.
C. Future population is proposed to be accommodated in a variety
of housing types, price ranges and densities, which is consistent
with the objectives of Goal '10. The amount of residential land
needed to accommodate those various densities and types of housing
has been considered in determining the area needed for future growth.
D. Phoenix is in a unique location between the larger cities of Medford
and Ashland and on the Interstate 5 Freeway, Highway 99, and the
Southern Pacific Railway line. This location makes Phoenix very
attractive as a community in which to live and work. The locational
advantages are also expected to result in a somewhat higher growth
rat~ in Phoenix than will occur in most other Southern Oregon cities.
E. Due to the current emphasis on "urban-centered growth", Jackson
County's Comprehensive Plan and implementing measures will effectively
limit rural growth and development and will result in greater develop-
ment pressures in existing urban areas. The City of Phoenix has a
responsibility to accommodate its fair share of new population growth
and development, which is provided for in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. NEED FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND LIVABILITY:
A. The City of Phoenix already has a wide range of housing opportunities,
ranging from lower-cost apartment units to single-family hillside
"view" homes. Other housing alternatives are also available, including
condominiums and mobile homes. Residential neighborhoods include a
combination of older areas and new subdivisions, all of vhich are veIl
maintained, for the most part, relatively stable, quiet, and attractive.
The City viII continue to be a desirable residential community.
B. Based on the identified needs documented in the Housing section of
this Plan, the City plans to further diversify its housing stock to
provide a greater balance of housing types and densities, in order
to provide for the economic levels of future residents, and also to
adequately accommodate the residential needs of the projected population~
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C. The City of Phoenix has identified the following housing needs.
by type, for the year 2000. (See Housing Section Xl)
• Single-family (Conventional) 1,078 D.U.
• Mobile Home (In parks) ---------- 319 D.U.
• Mobile Home (In subdivisions)---- 240D.U.
• ~uplex (Two-family units) ------- 300 D.U.
• Multiple-family ----------------- 389 D.U.
D. In order to accommodate the year 2000 housing needs. the City
has allocated 373.3 "net" acres for residential development within
the UGB (including areas within the City). The overall "net"
density, if the complete acreage is used, will be 6.3 dwellings
per acre.
E. It has been determined that many of the 160 dwellings outside the
C1ty limi ts, but wi thin the UGB. will remain on larger than typical
sized urban lots. At least 78 of these units are "rural residential"
dwellings associated with small hobby farms or small agricultural
units that will be partitioned or subdivided as urbanization occurs.
However, because of the need and desire for larger lot sizes.
particularly in the 90uthwestern portion of the urbanizable area, the
density in this area is expected to be somewhat lower than densities
of new subdivisions in other areas.
F. A significant portion of the future housing needs will be met within
the present City limits on undeveloped acreages and vacant lots. A
certain amount of "transitional" development will also occur which
will tend to vpgrade the housing stock while increasing density
slightly. The Housing section of the Plan estimates that 494 new
dwellings will be added within the present City limits by year 2000.
G. In order to ensure a greater range of housing opportunities, the City
is proposing to lower the proportion of single-family dwellings to
45.6% of the housing stock and provide a more even distribution of
other·housing types, as shown in Figures XI-16 and XI-17 of the
Housing section.
H. Phoenix currently has a very small industrial base. located primarily
along the railroad frontage. There are much better locations for
new industry within the UGH tlJ.at are needed·to provide new jobs and
a stronger tax base for the community. The most promising of these
sites are in the vicinity of the Fern valley Road/I-S Freeway Inter-
change. The City has designated lands in this area for light
industry and cOIrlDercial to take advantage of the transportation
facility (freeway) and existing facilities such as the availability
of utilities and services. and the major truck stop facility that
has been developed on the east side of the freeway.
1. There is no land within the present City limits that is suitable or
available for future industrial development.
J. LiVability is a primary concern of the Comprehensive Plan and of
City residents and officials. All ·land uses have been planned in
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a manner that will mlnlml~e conflict and promote efficiency. The
residential neighborhoods are of major concern and the Plan will
help ensure that they remain quiet. comfortable, safe. and of the
highest possible overall quality.
K. Emphasis is given in the Plan to the preservation of the natural
environment. specifically the Bear Creek Greenway, which will provide
traiis and recreational opportunities when development is completed.
The Bear Creek Greenway. flood plain areas, and other environmental
features have been figured into the land needs calculations for the
establishment of the urban growth boundary. This combination of
preservation and recreational opportunities will help increase the
quality of the community and ensure a desirable environment in which
to live, work. and play for decades to come.
3. ORDERLY AND ECONOMIC PROVISION FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES:
A. The basic circulation/transportation system for Phoenix already
exists in the form of the 1-5 Freeway, Highway 99, the railroad,
and other major and secondary arterial streets. The design of
the community around these facilities will be most cost effective
and will necessitate only improvements and upgrading, rather than
costly acquisition and new road systems. Local streets and major
improvements to arterial streets will be required as development
occurs. in accordance with the City's development ordinances.
B. The City of Phoenix recently completed major improvements to its
water system that will provide for the water needs of the City
beyond year 2000.
C. The City's sewer system is adequate to serve the needs of the
projected growth and sewer system extensions will be made as develop-
ment occurs. The Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority (BCVSA) system
carries the waste to the Medford Treatment Plant, which is undergoing
expansion to handle growth needs of all communities it serves.
D. Phoenix Park is currently being developed and will provide for
community recreation (and open space). particularly in the developing
southwest portion of the community. The City has a park commission,
budget. maintenance crew, and five percent of all annexation fees to
toward the City's park system to ensure that future residents will be
adequately served with recreational facilities .
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E. All other major public facilities and services needed to serve the
City are provided for in the Public Facilities , Services section of
this plan and will be adjusted appropriately as growth occurs. All
public facilities and services will be monitored throughout the
planning period to ensure the appropriate level of service at all
times. The City's Site Review process also helps to ensure that
facilities and services are provided at adequate levels.
4. MAX1MUM EFFICIENCY OF LAND USES WITHIN AND ON THE FRINGE OF THE
EXISTING URBAN AREA:
A. The City/County Urbani~ation Agreement provides for a coordinated
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transltlon from rural to urban development as the City grows. Land
that is currently within the City will be developed first, if possible,
followed by lands adjacent to the City limits to avoid "leap-frogging".
B. All areas within the proposed UGB can be provided with urban level
services and facilities. These will be adequate in condition and
capacity to serve the new growth prior to or concurrent with any land
use changes or annexations, in accordance with City development and
ann~xation policies.
C. The existing framework of highways, arterial streets, and other trans-
portation facilities will provide the basis for future growth, which
will avoid costly and unnecessary acquisi~ion and construction. Other
utility systems will also be extended in a coordinated manner to avoid
duplication and ensure the the proper capacities are maintained for
further extension s of the systems.
D. The development potential in the downtown (core) area of the community
will be maximized by providing adequate opportunities for commercial
development and expansion, and by locating higher density residential
areas within easy walking distance of shopping and employment. A
total of 190 multi-family dwellings are proposed to be added within
the present City limits and all will be within walking distance (not
more than four blocks) of the business district and shopping.
E. The City has been careful to plan for fringe-area land uses that will
be most compatible with agricultural uses outside the UGB, where they
occur. Only low-density single-family residential lands will abut
agricultural lands to minimize the numbers of dwellings and people
that will be exposed to any potential conflicts.
F. Concept illustrations are included in the Land Use Plan section (XIV)
to show ways' by which land use compatibility can be increased, both
within the central portions of the community and along the fringes.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
A. The ~hoenix Comprehensive Plan is based, in part, on the concept of
urban-centered growth, while ensuring the protection of existing
environmental features, such as the Bear creek Greenway which will
become a major focal point of the community.
B. With the exception of the Bear Creek corridor, there are no significant
environmental features wi thin the Phoenix UGB that would be adversely
impacted by urban development. In fact, the concept of providing for
growth within existing urban areas such as this one, will help ensure
the protection of more valuable natural environments elsewhere.
C. Energy conservation has been incorporated into the Phoenix Plan through
the use of existing transportation facilities, the clustering of high
densities near the City's business/shopping districts, and by other
plan proposals that will promote walking and bicycling. The Greenway's
bicycle facilities will also help promote energy-efficient forms of
transportation, such as walking, jogging, or bicycling.
D. Industrial areas are proposed in locations that will make the most
efficien~ use" of the rail and freeway facilities with minimal impact
on residential areas.
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E. Phoenix is in need of an economic boost. The UGB is designed to
include key sites for economic development, both commercial and
industrial, utilizing both the freeway and the railroad for trans-
portation. The City has proposed approximately 160 acres for com-
mercial development and about 100 acres for industrial development
by year 2000 (including existing development), which will allow
new opportunities for much needed economic improvement.
F. Soci~l concerns include the City1s emphasis on quality residential
neighborhoods which are provided with an adequate level of park and
recreational opportunities, public schools, police and fire protec-
tion, water, sewer, and all facilities and services needed to ensure
a high quality residential environment.
G. The City's efforts to provide a greater balance of housing within
the community will have a positive social impact in the areas of
affordability and adequate choice of housing type, size, density,
location, and other factors that are important to the residents.
H. The location of Phoenix in relation to the region also provides
numerous social advantages, including opportunities for college
education, arts, music, recreation, entertainment, and other
cultural and social opportunities available locally or in nearby
cities or areas. Thus, Phoenix is a very desirable location
for new development and an attractive community in which to live.
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A. Because of limited available and buildable lands within the City
limits, Phoenix must expand outward to accorranodate future growth.
Areas least suitable for agricultural use are in the extreme south-
eastern portion of the UGB and could not be served by facilities
until growth has occurred to that point. Therefore, any expansion
of Phoenix will unavoidably occur on Class I-IV soils.
B. The long-term environmental consequences of including agricultural
lands in the UGB will be the conversion of these lands to urban uses.
The application of the UGB commits these areas for future urbanization
in accordance with the land use Plan. When consideration was given
to areas during the establishment of the boundary, it was found that
most of the subject lands have already been committed to non-farm
uses by past land divisions into parcels that are no longer economically
viable as agricultural units. Also, this past partitioning has created
a suburban environlnent that is not conducive to continued agricultural
activities, although the soil classification may be appropriate.
C. In establishing the UGB, Phoenix and Jackson County included only
those lands necessary to provide for the projected land needs of the
communi ty and avoided larger blocks of viable fa.rm.land.
O. It is the City's policy that all lands vithin the UGB that are
still in agricultural uses will be encouraged to continue those uses,
until such time as the land is needed for urban purposes. Even at
tha t time, the decision to annex and convert the land to urban uses
will be at the descretion of the property owner, vith City approval.
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£. The Comprehensive Plan proposes only the lowest residential densities
along the periphery of the UGB to minimize any potential impact on
nearby farmlands. Buffering guidelines are included in the Land Use
Plan section of this document to guide residential neighborhood
planning and to minimize urban/rural conflicts.
F. Urbanizable lands in the southwestern portion of the UGB consist of
many small "rural-residential" homesites of one or two acres, or less.
There are no major farm units in this area and most agricultural that
exists is being pursued for personal use or as a hobby for extra income.
This area, because of its density and need for public facilities, such
as water and sewer, will benefit by eventual annexation to the City.
G. Areas within the UGB on the east side of the freeway are, for the
most part, not considered high priority agricultural areas. A small
proportion of the area is actually in agricul tural use of any kind
with the remainder consisting of vacant land, some of which is swampy,
and rocky hillside lands that are used for limited grazing.
H. The Phoenix Plan and UGB have been designed to retain and avoid those
agricultural areas of highest quality and potential and to include
only those areas of marginal agricultural potential, but greatest need
for urbanization. All affected property owners have been included in
the planning efforts and have provided their expert opinions on the
agricultural issues. The present UGB, therefore, is considered to be
the most suitable aDd realistic boundary in which to accommodate the
City's future growth, at least through year 2000.
7. COMPATIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED URBAN USES WITH NEARBY
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES:
A. Agricultural areas east of the freeway are very limited, with the
exception of scattered orchards. Urban development in that area
will be low-density residential, oriented away from the agricultural
operation. New residential streets will not follow the UGB, but
will be within the boundary so that subdivisions can be oriented in-
ward"which will minimize access to agricultural lands.
B. Buffering concepts are included in the Land Use section of this Plan
to guide development along the periphery of the UGB in the most
suitable manner. In addition, the City/County urbanization agree-
ment states that plans (and implementation measures) for areas on
the periphery of the UGB may include provisions for:
Acquisition by public agencies;
Lower densities than allowed elsewhere in the City;
Use separators, such as setbacks.
Establishing criteria for determining compatibility of
certain urban and certain rural uses; and
Other techniques deemed to be suitable by the City and County.
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C. Southwest of the City, the area is already divided into many small
rural-residential lots. The proposed low-density development will
have no adverse impact on these areas, or larger farm units to the
west.
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p~ FOR URBANIZATION
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The Urban Growth Boundary for Phoenix was designed to accommodate the
city's year 2000 population projection and related development needs. All
.. jor land uses have been projected into the future, as have residential uses
bY housing types and anticipated d~nsities. These figures are included in
the Housing section and Land Us. Plan section of this document.
At the present time, Phoenix is accommodating a population of 2,309 on
abOut 475 acres. The year 2000 projections show a population of 6,465 and
1,032 acres. According to the City's Plan, the year 2000 overall density
would be about 6.3 persons per acre, compared to the present 4.9 persons per
acre in the present City limits. The overall density will increase even with
additional lands provided for non-residential purposes. The reason is that
the year 2000 projections do not allow for vacant land being ~left over~ after
the planning period, and there will also be a higher overall residential density.
The Urban Growth Boundary is shown on the Comprehensive Plan Map, which
is included in the Land Use Plan section (XIV).
Annexation and amendments to the urban growth boundary are governed by
state law and by the policies and procedures of the City/CoWlty urbanization
agreement, which is contained in the appendix of this document. Provisions
for periodic review and amendment of the Plan and UGB are contained in the
Land Use Plan (Section XIV) of this document.
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PHOENIX LAND USE PLAN
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .........••.....•••..•...•.•••••..••...
RESIDENTIAL LAND USES ......•••.•...•.•....••.....•.
Existing Development Patterns •....................
Land Use Requirements . ..••.....•....•..........•.
Residential Land Use Plan .
COMMERCIAL LAND USES ••••••••••••••.•••••••••..•••••
Existing Development Patterns .
Land Use Requirements ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Commercial Land Use Plan •••••......•••..•...•....
INDUSTRIAL LAND USES .....•.•.....•••.•.•...........
Existing Development Patterns .
Land Use Requirements •••••• ;. .
Industrial Land Use Plan
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Existing Develo~nt Patterns .
Land Use Requirements •••••••.... •••••••••••.•••••
Public & Quasi-public Land Use Plan .•..•.....•...•.
LAND USE CONFLICTS .......•..•.....•......••.•......
Introduction .
Urban Land Use .....••..•.•..•..••••• ••••••.•••.•
Rural Land Use ... ........•.........•.........•..
Minimizing Land Use Conflicts ..............•..••..
PLAN/UGB AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ••••••••••••••••••••••
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Comprehensive Plan Amendments .••••.....•.....•....
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2LAN IMPACT ON NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
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PLANNED DISTRIBUTION OF DWELLING UNITS .. XIV-5
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ACREAGE SUMMARY
ZONING TO REDUCE LAND USE CONFLICT
EXAMPLES OF SEPARATION BY DESIGN
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SECTION XIV.
PHOENIX LAND USE PLAN
INTRODUCTION
This section of the Phoenix Comprehensive Plan describes,
by major land use categories, the present patterns of land uses,
guidelines for land use proposals, and the Land Use Plan for the
year 2000, as illustrated on the Comprehensive Plan Map.
RESIDENTIAL LAND USES
Existing Development Patterns:
Approximately 30 percent of the City's total area (within
the City limits) is presently being used for residential
purposes. The community could best be described as a low-
density community having a high percentage of single-family
homes (65%) and mobile homes (23%). The remaining 12 per-
cent of the housing stock consists of duplexes and multiple-
family dwellings, which are well-dispersed throughout the
central portions of the city. Although there are a few
condominium developments and clustered apartment complexes,
the City does not have what could be considered a high-
density or mUltiple-family "neighborhood ll • According to
the August, 1982 Land Use Inventory, the City has 482
single-family'dwellings, 68 duplex units, 199 multi-family
units, and 236 mobile homes, most of which are located in
the Bear Lake Mobile Horne Park between Bear Creek and the
1-5 Freeway. (See Existing Residential Land Use Map)
Land Use Requirements:
Residential classifications are generally given a high
priority in planning, and the preservation of the character
and livability of residential neighborhoods is a primary
concern of Phoenix and this Land Use Plan. The land re-
quirements for residential development are probably the
least demanding of all major land uses. Terrain and
locations that would be unsuitable or undesirable for
commercial, industrial or other uses are often very suitable
for residential development. The following is an outline of
the requirements for residential' siting:
A. Terrain with a variety, offering fairly level, rolling
and hillside sites, depending on the topographical char-
acteristics of the area and geologic hazards.
B. Residential sites should be in close proximity to major
streets to facilitate ease of access to shopping, ~loyment,
ard other activities. The develofment should not overburden
the existing transportation (street) system due to its location.
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C. Residential development should be supported by public
and quasi-public facilities such as an adequate school
system, churches, open space and recreational facilities.
Further, it should be supported by adequate shopping
facilities in close proximity.
D. There should be an overall variety of housing types, sizes,
price ranges, and other characteristics in the community
to assure a choice in the marketplace.
E. Residential densities should be a major factor in dictating
the location of a proposed development. For example, the
higher the density becomes, the closer the development should
be located to major arterial highways, shopping and employment
centers, and the major activity centers of the community.
Lower density developments that generate less traffic and
creates lower demands on the City's services and utilities
can be more easily accommodated further from the City's
core area.
Residential Land Use Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan calls for the preservation of the
older and established neighborhoods in the central portion
of the community. These neighborhoods, generally between
Main Street and the railroad, are shown on the Plan map as
Low Density Residential and zoned R-I for single-family
homes. On the periphery of these neighborhoods are areas
designated for higher density development, in accordance
with the site requirements stated above. This pattern of
development will help ensure that the higher densities are
located closer to the major shopping areas and the arterial
streets of the community.
East of the freeway there are two areas for residential
development. One is a hilltop area along the northern
edge of the UGB. This area is already partially developed
for residential uses and, because of the terrain, is not
suitable for commercial or industrial uses. The other
residential area is in the southeastern portion of the
urbanizable area south of Fern Valley Road. This is a
rather extensive area on the map, but is less extensive
in terms of development potential. Much of this area is
on hillsides. The Medford Irrigation C~nal generally
defines the lower edge of the hill. It is anticipated that,
because of the slopes,~access, and other development limita-
tions, the density of future residential development will
be somewhat lower than permitted by the zoning ordinance.
However, this area has good potential for the development
of a unique and attractive hillside neighborhood.
Low Density Residential is
area west of the railroad.
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also proposeq
Much of this
for the urbanizable
area is already
divided into small acreages and is in "rural-residential"
use. This area, as it continues to grow as a residential
neighborhood, will gradually replace these rural type uses
with urban development, but will not have any significant
impact on agricultural lands within or outside the UGB.
The following is a summary of the Land Use Plan for residential
development ~n Phoenix, as it affects the numbers of dwelling
units'within the present City limits only.
The Bear Lake Mobile Home Park, located between Bear Creek
and I-5 Freeway is shown on the Comprehensive Plan as Medium
Density. The overall density of this neighborhood falls into
the medium classification, although it is a neighborhood of
single-family dwellings. The zoning is R-3, not because the
City is proposing higher density, but because mobile home
parks of this type are permitted only in the R-3 zone. The
Bear Lake Park has been given room to expand to the west in
the future. A portion of this area is presently being used
for the storage of recreational vehicles.
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Two major areas are shown on the Comprehensive Plan,and
Zoning Maps for High Density Residential development. One
is along the south side of First Street between Church and
"e" Streets. The other is along Coleman Creek north of
Cheryl Road. These two areas represent the Cityls greatest
future development potential for high-density development.
During this twenty-year period, the number of multiple-
family dwellings will approximately double with the majority
of this development being located along First Street and
Coleman Creek/Cheryl Road.
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NUMBER Of DWELLING UNITS
(Within Present City Limits)
EXISTING • OF PROJECTED PROJECTED • OF
UNITS TOTAL CHANGE UNITS TOTAL
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SINGLE-FAMILY 482 48.9\ +72 554 37.5\
DUPLEX 68 6.9\ +232 300 20.3\
MULTI-FAMILY 199 20.2\ +190 389 26.3\
MOBILE HOMES 236 24.0\ Hie 236 15.9\
The Phoenix Comprehensive Plan includes a total of 277.6
acres for residential purposes in the urbanizable area,
in addition to the 194.9 acres within the present City
limits. The proposed distribution of dwelling units, by
type, is shown in the following table:
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PLANNED
DISTRIBUTION
OF DWELLING UNITS
WITHIN WI'l'HIN TOTAL OVERALL
DWELLING TYPE PRESENT URBANIZABLE DWELLING PERCENTAGECITY AREA UNITS DISTRIBUTION
SIN:iLE-FAMILY 554 524 1,078 45.6\
OOPLEX 300 0 300 12.7\
MULTI-FAMILY 389 0 389 16.4\
MOBILE HOMES 236 363 599 25.3\
TOTALS: 1,479 887 2,366 100.0\
NOTE,
The table entitled "Comprehensive Plan Acreage Sun:ma.ry" is included
at the end of this section of the Plan and includes proposed land
use distribution~ for all residential categories.
The acreages, numbers of dwelling units, and distribution
of those units, as proposed in the Comprehensive Plan and
on the Plan Map will adequately provide for a choice of
housing in the local marketplace, as proposed in the
Housing section of this Plan.> The residential neighbor-
hoods, as shown in the Plan, will adequately accommodate
the City's year 2000 population projection of 6,465.
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COMMERCIAL LAND USES
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Existing Development Patterns:
As of August, 1982, the City of Phoenix had 44.6 acres of
developed commercial land within the City limits. The
locations of these businesses are illustrated on the map
entitled "Existing Commercial & Industrial Land Use" of
the Economic Goals section of the Plan (p. 12).
For the most part, existing commercial development is
concentrated along the City's primary arterial, Highway
99 (Main Street). The heart of the commercial core area
extends from the shopping center at the intersection of
Main and Cheryl southward to the south City limits near
Oak Street. There is a scattering of residential uses
and vacant commercial lands along this corridor, which
provide good potential for future commercial expansion
or "in-fill" development. The map entitled ·Commercial
& Industrial Expansion Opportunities" (p. 13) of the
Economic section of this Plan illustrates the extent of
these opportunities as proposed by the City's Plan and
as provided by the Zoning ordinance and map.
Commercial orientation toward the highway has been beneficial
to the City in that any commercial encroachment into nearby
residential neighborhoods has been minimal and is not a
serious problem. The Plan and Zoning will also help ensure
that these neighborhoods are protected from the adverse
impacts of commercial development and related traffic.
Fern Valley Road is the City's only access to the I-S Freeway
and areas east of the freeway. As the interchange areas
are developed for planned commercial and industrial uses,
Fern Valley Road will become increasingly valuable as a
commercial corridor, serving both general and tourist
commercial needs.
Land Use Requirements:
Commercial activities are usually confined to specific areas
which provide a variety of shopping and opportunities for
residents to compare prices, quality and brands, which also
increases local commercial competition. The following re-
quirements are designed to provide adequate support for .
commercial activities within the community:
A. Central Business District: Should be centrally located within
the conmunity and on or adjacent to a D:lajor arterial street to
provide ease of direct access, as well as maxjmum exposure to
peak traffic flows and pedestrian activities. This district
should include a combination of retail. professional, financial,
and related services to D:laximize convenience and competition.
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B. Regional Business Center: Such a center may be located in
Phoenix, but would not necessarily be limited to serving the
needs of this community alone. A regional center requires
easy freeway access and should be on or adjacent to a major
arterial street. Adequate space for off-street parking is a
must. Such a center may be oriented toward a special purpose,
such as commercial retail sales and services, financial
services, or professional/medical offices. '
C. Highway Service Center: These activities are limited to
locations along the major arterials and in the vicinity of
the freeway interchange. Service facilities might include
truck stops, auto repair/service stations, restaurants, motels,
other tourist accommodations, etc. Because these are often
larger facilities that are special purpose and not always
compatible with other retail sales businesses, these types of
uses should be located at the periphery of the community and
in the freeway interchange area rather than within the City's
commercial core area.
D. Neighborhood Convenience Center: In some cases, a small
commercial service area may be appropriate within residential
areas of the community to provide greater convenience to
residents of the neighborhood. Such centers would be limited
in size and inventory, would be located on one quadrant of a
major street intersection, and should generally be at least
one-half mile from the downtown commercial core area.
Commercial Lard Use Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan calls for the preservation and
strengthening of the downtown commercial core areas along
Main Street. As shown on the map on page 13 of the Plan,
a generous amount of land is proposed for commercial ex-
pansion and in-filling along this major corridor. At the
same time, commercial activities are not proposed for any
residential areas, although it is possible that a Neighbor-
hood Convenience Center could be constructed at some time
in the future if the need is generated. At this time, there
is insufficient data on which to base such a need and any
specific locations for convenience centers are not proposed.
The Comprehensive'Plan calls for a total of about 200 acres
of commercial development by year 2000, or about 160 "net"
acres. This amounts to about 24.6 acres per 1,000 popula-
tion, which is slightly greater 'than the present 19.4 acres
per 1,000. This increase is justified by the facts that
Phoenix has the suitable and available sites for commercial
development, including a major freeway interchange; the
City is very close to Medford and Ashland and provides an
alternative location for new or growing businesses; and the
City1s water system has been greatly improved and it is
now able to accommodate additional commercial development.
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Probably the greatest commercial development opportunity
in Phoenix is the area in the vicinity of the freeway inter-
change. It is the City's intention to take advantage of
this opportunity by providing for the most suitable develop-
ment. The existing Pear Tree Truck Stop facility has been
very successful and intends to expand its facilitie~ in the
future. Other area property owners have indicated their
intentions of eventually developing tourist-oriented com-
mercial facilities in the area. The City is providing for
these types of major development by its Plan Map designations
and by proper zoning for these areas that is consistent with
the Plan. Through good planning and appropriate development
of these commercial areas, Phoenix residents will benefit
by increased shopping and personal services, as well as
increased employment opportunities and City tax revenues.
INDUSTRIAL LAND USES
Existing Development Patterns:
The Land Use Inventory conducted in August, 1982, found
only 14.3 acres in industrial use within the City of Phoenix.
That amounts to only 6.2 acres per 1,000 population, which
is generally considered to be lower than ideal.
The map on page 12 of this document shows the locations of
these industr~al developments, which are located primarily
along the corridor of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The
large triangular area north of Houston Road (4th Street) and
west of the railroad had been in industrial use, but was
vacant at the time of the land use inventory, which means
the City currently has even less industrial development than
actual~y shown on the map.
Land Use Requirements:
Industrial siting requirements vary considerably, but are
not often totally understood or provided for. Different
types of facilities have unique site requirements of their
own that mayor may not be available in the Phoenix area.
Unfortunately, the least desirable lands are often provided
for industrial uses in some communities. This· can lLmit
that city·s economic development potential and virtually
eliminate it from consideration by many potential industries.
The City of Phoenix is providing a variety of industrial
siting opportunities to take advantage of both rail and
freeway transportation facilities, as will be described
later. The following provides some general industrial
siting requirements for planning purposes:
A. Terrain should be reasonably level or gently sloping, or
capable of being graded without undue expense or serious
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disturbance to the natural environment or drainage.
B. Extensive Manufacturing: Sites provided for large modern
single-story buildings and their accessory storage areas,
loading and parking areas. Size should be a minimum of
five acres, located near the fringe of the community and
with good transportation access.
C. Intensive Manufacturing: Should provide a variety of sites
for modern, one- or multiple-story industrial buildings and
accessory storage, loading and parking areas. Sites should
be in fringe areas, on major arterial highways, and are
generally five acres or smaller in size.
D. Depending on the specific needs of the potential industry,
easy and direct access should be available to the transporta-
tion system, including highway, freeway, and/or rail facilities.
E. Should be reasonable and convenient access to and .from the
major residential areas of the community to serve the work-
force of the coumunity. The City's Transportation Plan
should provide a suitable network of arterial streets that
will connect the industrial sites to the neighborhoods.
F. Should be adequate availability of the necessary public facilities,
services and utilities that will be needed to serve the industry,
including water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, etc.
G. The potential industry should ensure that there is an adequate
method 0'£ treating or otherwise disposing of chemical and
solid wastes, as well as any other potentially hazardous effluents.
H. City must ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses, with"
sufficient protection by land use regulations that will ensure
community stability and a high quality environment.
Industrial Land Use Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan for Phoenix includes a variety of
industrial sites for different types of industrial uses.
The Plan Map shows 54.2 acres for Light Industrial develop-
ment and 70.3 acres for General Industrial. The latter
category consists of the less attractive "heavy" industrial
uses that often need extensive outdoor storage areas and .
rail access. These areas are confined to the Southern
Pacific Railroad corridor and, in most cases, are areas of
already existing development. The only major exception is
the area at the extreme northwest corner of the UGB on the
west side of the railroad. This area was included in the
UGB under a City/County agreement several years ago and is
presently in orchard use. Because of access limitations
to this site~ it is possible that its development may not
occur for some time, which will make the other proposed
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sites more attractive in the immediate future.
Light Industrial sites are provided in two distinct and
unique locations. The east side of the I-5 Freeway inter-
change is proposed for extensive light industrial develop-
ment. These sites are very well suited for the pur~ose,
have direct freeway access and exposure, and will have
minimal adverse impact on other areas of the community.
These are the only two industrial sites of their size in
the community that are capable of major light industrial
development.
Another area that has been set aside for light industrial
development lies between Highway 99 and Bear Creek. Many
of the properties along this portion of the highway are
very deep. As a result, they are too deep for commercial
development and not suitable for other types of development.
The Plan proposes commercial frontage development along
Highway 99 to a depth of approximately 300 feet. The rear
portions of these deep lots could then be used for a variety
of light manufacturing, storage, or commercial-related
industrial uses. Such uses would not need highway frontage
and exposure, but would still have good access to the street.
This is a good location for light industrial uses in clo~e
proximity to residential neighborhoods to the west but with
a minimum of possible adverse impacts.
The map on page IJ of the Economic Goal section of this
document shows the proposed locations of all industrial
areas of Phoenix.
PUBLIC & QUASI-PUBLIC LAND USES
Existing Development Patterns:
This category includes schools, parks & open space areas,
irrigation and railroad rights-of-way, churches, public
facilities, streets, etc. The Land Use Inventory found
166.2 acres devoted to these uses within the City limits,
which is 35 percent of the City's total area. Hore than
half of that total consisted of the City's street system
and a small portion of the freeway that is within the City.
The detailed breakdowns within this category are provided
in the table on page 7 of this document.
The Parks & Open Space category is dominated by the Bear
Creek Greenway, which parallels the freeway, and also in-
cludes two community parks and a cemetery.
The schools included in this total are Phoenix High School
and the elementary, as well as administrative offices and
related facilities.
City facilities include the City Hall, City yard, fire
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station and library. Other public facilities include the
Post Office, Grange Hall and the several churches that are
not pUblicly-owned, but are open to the public and considered
"quasi-public".
Land Use Requirements:
The public and quasi-public land uses are generally
supportive of the other three major land use categories.
These facilities will be located in areas having the
need for these facilities. For example, open space and
recreational areas should be provided in locations that
are most convenient for the users of those facilities.
As residential development increases, so will the need
for park and recreation opportunities. High-density
multiple-family developments might warrant the establish-
ment of open space and recreation opportunities in very
close proximity to provide for the needs and also to mini-
mize travel to more distant facilities.
Regional facilities, such as the high school, are best
located where the greatest need exists, with outlying
students bused to and from the school. The school district
is much larger than the City and serves the needs of the
district from its local facilities. Future school facilities,
if neede, should locate within or near the City, on relatively
flat terrain, and should have adequate area for recreational
facilities, off-street parking, etc.
Public & Quasi-public Land Use Plan:
Since many public facilities and services needs arise from
other types of development, their provision will be nearly
directly proportional to the degree of new development.
Public' streets will be provided as development occurs, as
will extensions to the water and sewer lines and other
utilities. Police, fire and other City services will be
increased if and when the need arises. These needs will
be assessed periodically.
No additional public schools are shown on the Plan Map.
However, discussions with school district planners found
that a doubling of Phoenix' population would probably
necessitate an additional elementary school and the pre-
ferred location would be east of the freeway to accommodate
the new residential neighborhood that would be developed
there. As a result, ten acres for an elementary school
site are included in the Plan's total acreage. The actual
site cannot be proposed at this time and is not shown on
the Plan map. It is anticipated that the site would be
located south of Fern Valley Road, within the Low Density
Residential area (R-I zone) and north of the irrigation
canal. No other new school facilities are proposed.
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The City of Phoenix has already acquired a new public
park site west of the railroad that will help to serve
the future needs of west-side residents. This park is
currently being developed for recreational purposes.
To serve the needs of the proposed neighborhood east of
the Freeway, a ten acre park is proposed and included in
the acreage proposals. However, because a site has not
been selected and will probably come, in part, from land
dedication requirements, a specific park site is not shown
on the Plan map at this time.
The Bear Creek Greenway is the most extensive natural open
space corridor through the Phoenix area and the County has
an adopted master plan for its protection and development
for recreational and other suitable uses. The City may
have some options in the future for the development of
Greenway-related recreational facilities, such as local
parks, inter-connecting bicycle paths, etc. Such facilities
will be considered and planned for as part of the City's
Master Plan for Parks and Recreation, which will be developed
at a later date. Policies of the Transportation section of
this Plan pertain to the future development of Greenway-
related bicycle facilities and demonstrates the City's
general support of the Greenway program.
Facilities such as churches, organizational meeting places,
and other "quasi-pUblic" facilities are not specifically
planned for and sites are not proposed for these uses. It
is understood that these types of uses are an integral and
necessary part of the community and will be provided by the
private sector to meet those needs. In most cases, they
will be provided in commercial or residential zones, as
provided by the City's Zoning Ordinance.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ACREAGE SUMMARY
PRESENT
CITY URBANIZABLE
CATEGORY LIMITS AREA . TOTAL
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 144.3 249.4 393.7
MEDIUM DENSIT'i RESIDENTIAL 20.2 18.4 38.6
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 30.4 9.8 40.2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL 109.6 44.2 153.8
TOURIST-COMMERCIAL 17.4 30.8 48.2
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 1.1 53.1 54.2
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL 31.0 39.3 70.3
SCHOOLS 25.1 10.0 35.1
1-5 FREEWAY CORRIOOR 15.2 53.3 68.5
BEAR CREEK GREENWAY 17~6' 68.1 85.'1
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OTHER PUBLIC & OPEN SPACE 32.3 12.1 44.4
TOTALS 444.2 588.5 1,032.7
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~ND USE CONFLICTS
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Introducticn
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Conflicts will exist where various land uses come
together along zoning boundaries. These conflicts will
exist not only internally, but also along the frlnges of the
Urban Growth Boundary and in the urbanizable areas outside
the City limits.
To accommodate the various land uses in an integrated
community, it is necessary to recognize the varying degrees
of conflict between land use categories and, wherever possible,
to minimize these conflicts by adequate separation or other
-buffering" concepts.
The following is a discussion of land use sensitivity
and potential conflict:
Urban Land Use
Single-family Residential
Single-family dev~lopment is permitted under the City's
R-l zoning district, which provides for the lowest
density of urban residential land use. These uses are
extremely sensitive to most forms of intru~ion such as
dust, noise, vibration from industrial uses, pesticides,
other chemicals, equipment operations, intensive irriga-
tion and aerial crop dusting.
Multiple-family Residential
Duplexes, tri-plexes and other forms of multiple-family
residential development are provided for in the City's
R-2 and R-3 zoning districts. Because multiple-family
developments are often renter-occupied, it is sometimes
concluded that these residents have lower livability
expectations, are less concerned about neighborhood over-
all quality and, .therefore, are impacted to a lesser degree
by the effects of land use conflicts. This is often not the
case. All residents, whether owners or renters, share the
same affects of land use conflicts. The greater numbers of
residents in multiple-family developments often dictate
locational advantages that may increase conflict potential.
For example, it is usually advantageous to locate higher
densities near major streets, shopping, employment, etc.
In such cases, special design requirements may be needed to
take advantage of the location but minimize the conflicts.
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On the other hand, mUltiple-family residential developments
are generally not suitable for areas adjacent to agricultural
uses since any adverse impact from the farm operation will
have a compounded impact on a high density development. For
that reason, low-density residential uses are proposed for
any residential area that abuts the Phoenix UGB and farmlands.
Commercial
Most commercial land uses are less sensitive than residential
uses to the usual effects of land use conflicts. Businesses
generally like to locate in high traffic areas where they
can get maximum exposure and ease of access. These land
uses are provided for in Phoenix' General Commercial (C-I)
and Commercial-Tourist (C-T) zoning districts. In most
cases, these uses are proposed for locations along major
arterials, freeway interchange lands, and other areas of
high traffic and activity. To some extent, commercial
structures act as buffers between the major streets and
nearby residential areas. In such cases, the primary con-
cern will be to ensure that the commercial business itself
does not adversely impact these residential uses.
Industrial
Urban industrial land uses are perhaps the most compatible
with adjacent intensive agricultural land uses. They are
also well-suited to high traffic/activity areas such as
along arterials and the freeway interchange. Very few
land uses conflict with industrial uses. However, industrial
operations ma¥ adversely affect other uses, especially resi-
dential uses. In all cases, new industrial development will
have to be carefully designed and properly located to ensure
the minimum possible adverse impact and land use conflict.
Rural Land Use
For this duscussion, rural lands are considered to be those
outside the City limits of Phoenix and within the jurisdiction
of Jackson County. Those rural lands that are presently
within the UGB of Phoenix are planned for future urban level
development. Those outside the UGB will remain rural until
at least year 2000, unless Phoenix experiences unanticipated
growth pressures and needs to amend the UGB before that time.
Jackson County has 25 zoning districts. Not all are rural-
type districts. Only five districts of a rural nature are
located in the Phoenix area and will be discussed below.
Exclusive Farm Use
The Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zone of Jackson County is aimed
at protecting the major farmlands of the County and is most
compatible with state planning goal '3 (Agricultural Lands).
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Because EFU lands include intensive agricultural operations,
there are many potential conflicts between these and urban
uses within the UGB (there are no EFU lands within the UGB).
Any conflicts would occur along the boundary itself. Much
of the land directly outside the UGB on both the east and
west sides of the freeway are presently zoned for EFU.
These farming operations are often adversely affected by
human activities, including vandalism, off-road vehIcles,
motorcycles, theft, harrassment of livestock, and others.
It will be beneficial to minimize the residential density
along the UGB and limit access into the farm areas from the
urban areas.
Five-acre Residential
Jackson County has two five-acre residential zoning districts
that are found in the vicinity of Phoenix. These are Farm
Residential (F-5) and Rural Residential (RR-5). Although
limited farming activity is permitted in both of these zones,
they are not intended for large-scale farming but, rather,
for low-density residential purposes in a rural atmosphere.
The F-5 zone is more oriented toward the agricultural buffer-
ing of the EFU districts, while the RR-5 zone is more oriented
toward rural-level hobby farming. Most of these zones are
located within the Urban Growth Boundary and are planned for
future conversion to urban uses. In most cases, the land
use that will replace these uses will be R-l low-density
single-family, which will be most compatible with these
rural uses and the transition will be relatively smooth.
Since these smaller farm units do raise small crops and live-
stock, there is the potential for at least a limited degree
of conflict from odors, dust, spray-drift, etc.
Suburban Residential
Also found in and around the Phoenix UGB are the County's
Suburban Residential (SR-2.5 and SR-l) districts. These
zones apply to areas already developed to these levels and
areas within Urban Growth Boundaries that are planned for
additional growth and "in-filling". These zones permit a
limited degree of agricultural activity, but do not include
intensive livestock raising. These areas will be most com-
patible with the future low-density residential growth of
Phoenix with minimal conflict.
~inimizing Land Use Conflicts
Land use conflicts may be minimized in a number of ways,
depending on the situation and uses involved. This Plan, on the
fOllowing pages, shows some examples of land use -bUffering"
through the use of design, setbacks, lot sizes, landscaping and
fencing. In addition, it is generally more acceptable to have
land use changes taking place b~ck-to-back, rather than facing
each other across the street. This reinforces the stability of
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neighborhoods and the character of the street. Residential uses
facing other residential uses across the street help ensure that
the street itself is used primarily for residential purposes,
rather than a mix of residential, commercial, industrial or other
traffic.
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ZONING TO REDUCE
LAND USE CONFLICT
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EXAMPLES OF
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of structure increases.
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PLAN/UGB AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
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URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY CHANGES
Goal *14 (URBANIZATION) requires that the establishment of and any
subsequent changes to an urban growth boundary be based upon consider-
ation of the following seven factors:
1. Demonstrated need to accommodate long-range urban population
growth requirements consistent with LCDC goals;
2. Need for housing, employment opportunities, and livability;
3. Orderly and economic provision for public facilities and services;
4. Maximum efficiency of land uses within and on the fringe
of the existing urban area;
5. Environmental, energy, economic and social consequences;
6. Retention of agricultural land as defined, with Class I being
the highest priority for retention and Class VI the lowest priority;
7. Compatibility of the proposed urban uses ....ith nearby agricultural
activities.
All of these criteria were considered in the establishment of the UG~,
as documented in Section XIII (Urbanization) of this document, and ....ill
be considered at the time of any proposed change in the UGB.
The establishment of
and Jackson County.
process, as outlined
the UGB was a cooperative prqcess between the City
Any changes to the boundary must also be a joint
in the City/County UGB management agreement.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Section 12 of the Phoenix ZOning Ordinance includes prov1s10ns for the
review and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan's goals and
policies, attitudes and desires of the public and community leaders,
and needs and technology will continue to change through the years.
This will necessitate periodic reviews of the Plan and implementing
measures and probable amendments in order to keep the plan up-to-date
and functional.
Major Revisions
Major revisions include land use changes that have widespread and
significant impact beyond the immediate area, such as quantitative
changes producing large volumes of traffic; a qualitative change in
the character of the land use itself, such as conversion of residential
to industrial use; or a spatial change that affects large areas or many
different ownerships.
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According to the guidelines of Goal *2, major revisions should
made more frequently than every two years, if at all possible.
areas experiencing rapid growth and development are encouraged
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not be
However,
to
provide for a frequent review so revisions can be made to keep the plan
up-to-date as rapid changes in the community are occurring. The
Phoenix ZOning Ordinance provides for a plan review at five-year
intervals, beg!nning in 1985. Plan amendments would be made at those
times. Section 12 also states, "If for compelling reasons a major map
change review is warranted between the five year review process, City
Council may authorize consideration and review of a proposal by
majority vote."
Plan amendments may be considered when one or more of the following
conditions occur:
1. New and/or updated data reflects a significant
change or trend.
2. A policy omitted from the present plan.
3. A change in community attitude or technology reflects
a new or changed public need.
4. Statutory or litigated changes that significantly
affect the Plan.
5. A major error or inconsistency that is in existance
in the present plan.
6. A change in statewide planning goals and policies.
Minor Revisions
Minor changes in the Comprehensive Plan are those that do not have
any significant effects outside or beyond the immediate area of the
change. According to Goal .2, minor changes should not be lbade more
frequently than once a year, if at all possible.
Section 12 of the City's ZOning Ordinance includes the following:
"Minor revisions may be proposed at any time. During the
month of September each year, the Planning Commission will
schedule a public hearing(s) for the accumulated minor map
change requests as set forth in 'Procedure', with subsequent
City Council action to follow. If compelling reasons for a
minor map revision arise between the annual September hearings,
the City Council, by ~jority vote, may approve consideration
and review of the proposal as described in above 'Procedure'."
As required by Section 12, all major and minor amendments to the UGB
or Comprehensive Plan involve public hearings and action by both the
Planning COmDUssion and City Council in order to provide for sufficient
consideration of the proposal and to provide opportunities for citizen
involvement in the process.
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!SUBDIVISION AND lAND PARTITION ORDINANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICU: I
Section 1. Purpose. I
Section 2. De f in i d.0l'l.;I I
Section 3. Scope of Regulations 4
ARTICLE II
Section I. Procedure and Requirements 5
(a) Purpose 5
(b) Compliance with lo,cal ordinance
provisions 5
(e) Compliance with state law 5
(d) Large parcels may require
subdivision 5
Section 2. Minor and Major Land Partitions 6
(a) Map and fee
(b) Preliminary or "sketch" map 6
(e) Acceptance of preliminary map 7
(d) Administrative preluntnary
approval 7
(e) Preliminary approval by the"
planning commission 7
(f) Pre~tmlnary approval of flag
partitions 7
(g) Conditions may be set g
(h) Disposition of preliminary map 8
I ( i) Final map 8, (J) Certification or approval before
filing 9
(k) Exterior unimproved streets 9
Section 3 Subdivisions 10
(a) Tentative subdivision sketch 10
(b) Tentative map, information
statement and fee 10
(e)' Fee ro
(d) Tentative map-required data II
(e) Information statement 12
(f) Preliminary review of tentative
plan 13
(g) Planning commission review and
approval of tentative map 13
(h) Submission of final map 14
'I ( i) Agreement for improvements 17(j) Bond 17
(k) Filing of final plat 18
•ARTICLE III
) Section 1. Standards 19
(a) Design standards and principles
of acceptability 19
(b) Streets 19
(c) Blocks 22
(d) Lots 22
(e) Easements 23
(f) Pedestrian ways 23
(g) Bicycle ways 23
(h) Watercourses 24
(i) Land for public purposes 24
(J) Buffering 24
(k) Staging of large subdivisions 24
Section 2. Improvements 25
(a) Improvement procedures 25
(b) Improvement requirements 25
(c) Streets 26
(d) Drainage 26
(e) Sanitary sewers 27
(f) Water system 27
(g) Sidewalks 27
(h) Street name aigna 27
(i) Street lighting 27
(J) Street trees 27
\ (k) Railroad crossings 28) (1) Underground utilities 28
(m) Bicycle ways 28
(n) Equestrian ways 28
(0) Fencin~ 2g
(p) Specifications for improvements 29
ARTICLE IV
Section t. Creation of Streets and Ways 30
(a) Creation of Streets 30
(b) Creation of private ways 30
ARTICLE V
Section t. Variances and Exceptions 32
(a) Authorization 32
(b) Application 32
(c) Basic conSiderations for a
variance 32
(d) Exceptions in the case of a
planned unit development 32
(e) Planning commission action
on variances 32
Section 2. Appeals 33
Section 3. Penalties 33
Section 4. Severability 33
Section 5. Repeal 34
Section 6. Emergency Clause 34
~, ORDINANC~ PROVIDING SUBDIVISION AND OTHER LAND PARTITIONING
ST~~DARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF PHOENIX, OREGON.
The City of Phoenix ordains AS follows:
ARTICLE 1
and
improve land records and boundary monumentation;
insure equitable processing of subdivision plats
extent possible the goals and objectives of the
Plan for the City of Phoenix, Oregon; and
protect the pUblic health, safety and welfare.
Section 1. PURPOSE. Articles 1 through V are enacted for the
purpose of adopting subdivision and other land partitioning regu-
lations for the City of Phoenix. The purpose of these regulations
is to:
(1) provide uniform procedures and standards for the div-
ision of land, encouraging well-planned subdivision development;
(2) create livable neighborhoods within new subdivisions
with all needed amenities and community facilities;
(3) provide for streets, utilities and public areas and
assure adequate sanitation and water supply;
(4) provide for the protection, conservation and proper
use of land, encouraging development in harmony with the natural
environment;
(5)
(6)
secure to the
Comprehensive
(7)
Section 2. DEFINITIONS.
BIKEWAY. A right of way for bicycle traffic.
uLOeR. The land surrounded by streets and other rights of way
other than an alley,' or land which is designated as a block on any
recorded subdivision map.
BOUNDARY SURVEY. A map made in sizes of 8~ inches by 13 inches
or multiples thereof, of a permanent type of reproducible tracing.
Maps shall show the following:
(1) Location of survey by one-fourth section and Donation
Land Claim Township and Range.
(2) Date of the survey.
(3) Scale of drawing and north point.
(4) Basis of bearings, if available.
(5) Initial point of survey giving ties to corner or
corner. of record.
(6) All bearings or measured angles and distances separately
indicated from those of record.
(7) All monuments set and their relation to older monuments
found. A detailed description of monuments found and set shall
be included and all monuments set shall be separately indicated
from those found.
BUFFER. A meane to help reduce or prevent conflicts between
incompatible land uses, including, but not limited to: special
setbacks; lot coverage and height restrictions: screen plantings,
fencing or walls: parks and/or open space: and natural topography.
BUILDING LINE. A line on a plat indicating the limit beyond
Which buIldings or structures may not be erected.
CITY The City of Phoenix, a municipal corporation of the State of
oregon, where the provision involves a duty owed the City in
either its governmental or its corporate capacity; otherwise, that
officer, department or agency of the City indicated by the context;
or where the context does not clearly indicate a specific officer,
department or agency, then the City Council of said City . .
DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Any plan, including amendments, adopted by
the plannIng commission for the guidance of growth and improvements
of the City.
EASEMENT. A grant of the right to use a strip of land for
specific purposes.
EOUESTRIAN WAY. A right of way for equestrian traffic.
LOT. A unIt of land created by a partition or subdivision intended
as-a unit for transfer of ownership of for development, designated
by separate tax lot number recorded with the JacKson County re-
cording officer, and normally containing no part of a street.
(a) Corner lot. A lot with at least two adja~ent sides
which abut streets other than alleys.
(b) Flag lot. A unit of land, which cannot be further
partitioned, with no direct access to a public street except via
a drive contained within the tax lot boundaries of said unit.
(c) Reversed corner lot. A corner lot with a side street
line which is sUbstantIally a continuation of the front lot line
of the first lot to its rear.
(d) Through lot. An interior lot having frontage on two
parallel or approximately parallel streets other than alleys.
MAJOR LAND PARTITION. A partition which includes the creation
of a road or street.
MAP. A diagram or drawing of a land partition.
~OR LAND PARTITION. A partition which does not include the
creation of a road or street.
NEGOTIATE. Any activity preliminary to the execution of a
binding agreement for the sale of land in a subdivision or parti-
tion, including but not limited to advertising, solicitation and
promotion of the sale of such land.
OWNER. A perlon having lufficient proprietary intarelt in the
land lought to be divided to commence and maintain proceedingl
to divide same under Articlel I throuqh IV.
PARCEL. A unit of land that il created by a partitioning of land.
PARKS/OPEN SPACE, DEDICATED. An open Ipace compriling open land
area, eIther unImproved or developed to Itandardl approved by the
City of Phoenix, demon.trated on the Phoenix Comprehenlive Land Vie
Plan and/or approved by the planninq commillion and City Council
and dedicated through deeding or platting for public Ule, enjoy-
ment and ownerlhip. Improved pedeltrian, bicycle and equeltrian
waYI may be required.
PARKS/OPEN SPACE, UNDEDICATED. An open Ipace comprising open
land area, eIther unImproved or developed to standards approved
by the City. Ownership and maintenance shall remain with a respons-
ible organization with powers to cause and ability to
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finance maintenance. Improved pedestrian, bicycle and/or
e4uestrian ways may be required through undedicated open space.
These ways may then become dedicated through deeding or platting,
as required by the planning commission and City Council.
PARTITION LAND. To divide an area or tract of land into two or
three parcels, within twelve months, when such area or tract of
land exists as a unit or contiguous units of land under single
ownership at the beginning of such twelve months, but not in-
cludiny:(a) divisions of land re~ulting from the creation of
cemetary lots; or
(b) any adjustment of a lot line by the relocation of
a common boundary where an additional parcel 1s not created and
the existing parcel reduced in size by the adjustment is not re-
duced below the minimum lot size established by any applicable
zoning ordinance.
PEDESTRIAN WAY. A right of way for pedestrian traffic.
PERSON. An ind~vidual, firm, partnership, corporation, company,
association, syndicate, branch of government, social or fraternal
organization or any other group or combination acting as a legal
entity, and inclUding any trustee, assignee, or other similar
representative thereof.
PLANNING COMMISSION. The planning commission of the City of Phoenix.
PLANNI~G OFFICE/DEPARTMENT. A department or agency of the City
create or desIgnated by the City Council to perform ministerial
functions in the administration of the affairs of the planning
commission; where no such department or agency has been 80 created
or designated, reference thereto herein shall mean the City Council.
PLAT. A diagram, drawing, map or plan containing all the descrip-
t10ns, locations, specifications, dedications, provisions and
information concerning a subdivision, which is presented for
approval.
PRIVATE ROAD. A road or driveway under private ownership, the
intent of which is to provide access to one or more lots or parcels,
and which travels through or alongside a separate ownership or
potential separate ownership. I
RIGHT OF WAY. The area between boundary lines of a street or
other easement.
ROAD OR STREET. The entire width between the boundary lines of
a public or private way to provide ingress or egress for vehicular
and pedestrian traffic,·and placement of ~tilities, to one or
more lots, parcels, areas or tracts of land; including "highway,"
"lane," "place," "avenue," "alley," or similar designations.
(a) Alley. A narrow street through a block primarily for
vehicular service access to the back or side of properties other-
wise abbutting or another street, to be used only as a secondary
access to abutting properties.
(b) Arterial. A street of considerable continuity which
is, primarily, for intercommunication between large areas.
(1) major arterial: A street which links the
cities within the county, and connects to the intercounty and inter-
state system.
(2) minor arterial: a street which, together
with major arterials, links the varIous city neighborhoods with
intercounty and interstate road systems.
(c) Collector. A street supplementary to the arterial
street system and a means of intercommunication between this system
and smaller areas; used partly for through traffic and for access
to abutting properties.
(d) Cul-de-sac (dead-end street). A 'short street having
one end open to traffIc and the other end terminated by a vehicle
turnaround.
(e) Half street. A portion of the width of a street, usually
along the edge of a subdivision, where the remaining portion of
the street could be provided in another subdivision or land par-
tition.
(f) Local or minor street. A street used primarily for
access to abuttIng properties.
(g) Marginal access street. A minor street parallel and
adjacent to a major arterial street, providing access to abutting
properties but protected from through traffic.
ROADWAY. The portion of a street right of way developed for
vehIcular traffic.
SALE OR SELL. Includes every disposition or transfer of land
in a subdIvIsion or partition or an interest or estate therein.
SIDEWALK. A pedestrian walkway with permanent surfacing to City
standards.
SUBDIVIDE LAND. To divide an area or tract of land into four (4)
or more lots within twelve (12) months, when such parcel or tract
or land exists as a unit or contiguous units of land under a
single ownership at the beginning of such twelve (12) months.
SUBDIVIDER. A person commencing proceedings under Articles I
through V of this ordinance to effect a subdivision of land here-
under for him- or herself or for another.
SUBDIVISION. Either an act of subdividing land or a tract of
land subdIvided as defined in this Section.
Section 3. SCOPE OF REGULATIONS. No person shall subdivide land,
partitIon land" by creatIon of a street or way, or engage in minor
land partitioning without complying with this ordinance and the
state law.
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(a) PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this Article to establish
or define the procedural requirements for review of tentative
and final plans for subdivisions and major and minor land parti-
tions, and the person or agency charged with their administration;
and to define in part the subdivider/developer responsibility.
(b) COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL ORDINANCE PROVISIONS. A lot or parcel
may be used, and a structure or part of a structure constructed,
reconstructed, altered, occupied or used only as the zoning
ordinance and any other applicable ordinances of the City of Phoenix
permit.
(c) COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW.(1) A person may negotiate to sell any parcel in a major
partition or in a minor partition with respect to which approval
of a tentative plan is required by any ordinance or regulation
adopted under ORS 92.044 or 92.046, respectively, prior to the
approval of the tentative plan for the major or minor partition;
but no person may sell any parcel in a major partition or in a
minor partition for which approval of a tentative plan is required
by any ordinance or regulation adopted under ORS 92.044 or 92.046,
respectively, prior to such approval. ORS 92.016 (2).
(2) No person" shall sell any lot in any subdivision with
respect to which approval is required by any ordinance or regula-
tion adopted under ORS 92.044 and 92.048 until such approval is
obtained. No person shall negotiate to sell any lot in a sub-
division until a tentative plan has been approved. ORS 92.016 (1).
(3) No person shall sell any lot in any subdivision until
the plat of the subdivision has been acknowledged and recorded
with the recording officer of thecounty in which the lot is
situated. ORS 92.025 (1)
(d) LARGE PARCELS MAY REQUIRE SUBDIVISION.
section 1.
ARTICLE II
PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS.
(1) When the lots of a partition can be further divided,
the planning commission shall require a sket~h of development
plans for the tract of land. If the planning commission deter-
mines that the area or tract of land has been or is in the pro-
cess of being subdivided, they can require full compliance with
all subdivision regulations.
(2) Where the parcel to be subdivided or partitioned con-
tains only part of the tract owned or controlled by the subdivider,
the planning commission may require a sketch of a tentative layout
for streets in the unsubdivided or partitioned portion.
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~.ction 2. MINOR AND MAJOR LAND PARTITIONS.
(al Map and fee. The applicant for a minor or major land
partition shall submit to the planning department three (3)
copies of a prellmin~ry map of the proposed partition and a non-
refundable fee. The amount of the fee shall be established, and
may be changed, by general resolution of the City Council. Pend-
ing the adoption of such a resolution, the fee shall be fifty
dollars ($50). In addition to the nonrefundable fee, the appli-
cant shall be liable for the expense of engineering services pro-
vided by the City Engineer in reviewing the rreliminary and final
land partition maps. The applicant shall be billed directly by
the City Engineer for these services. The applicant shall also
pay any feee for recording maps and associated documents.
(b) Preliminary or "sketch"map. The preliminary map shall have
a minimum size of S; by 11 inches and shall contain the following
information:
(1) Appropriate identification clearly stating the plan
as a minor or major partition.
(2) Name(s), addressees) and phone number(s) of the owner(s)
of record, the peraon who prepared the map and, 1f appropriate,
the surveyor.
(3) Date, north point and scale of the drawing, and a suffi-
cient written description to define the location and boundaries
of the parcel to be partitioned.
(4) A map describing the boundaries of all contiguous land
in the same ownership.
(5) The locations, names and existing widths of all streets
and easements of way for land adjacent to and within the parcel
to be partitioned. Relationship of all streets to any projected
streets as shown on any develop~cnt plan adopted by the planning
commission.
(6) The locations, widths and purposes of all existing and
proposed public and private easements for drainage and public
utilities.
(7) The dimensions (to the nearest .01 acre) of the total
area to be partitioned.
(8) The number, dimensions (to the nearest .01 acre) and
or proposed streeta and utility easements.
(9) Outline and location of existing buildings to remain
in place.
(10) County assessor's map number and tax lot number of
property being partitiQned.
(11) The approximate location of areas subject to inundation
or storm water overflow, all areas covered by water, and the
location, width and direction of flow of all water courses.
(12) An indication of the direction and approximate degree
of slope.
(13) A general description of property to be dedicated to
the City or pUblic.
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(c) Acceptance of preliminary map. A preliminary map for a
major or minor land partition vill be accepted for consideration
only if all of the information required in Section Z(b) is in·
eluded therein.
(d) Administrative preliminary approval. The preliminary map
shall be submitted to the City Engineer, city Itaff and city
planners, who will check it with any development plans for the
area. If the map conforms with the development plans, it may
be administratively reviewed and approved by the planning staff
if all of the following conditions are met:
(I) The proposed partition contains three (3) or fewer
parcels which cannot be further divides.
(Z) All parcels front on an existing street.
(3) No parcels have been previously partitioned from the
tract during the last twelve (IZ) months, calculated from the
date of application.
(4) No land 1n the partition will be dedicated to public
use.
(5) The land divider has signed, were appropriate, in
favor of street improvements in accordance with Section 2(k)
below.
(e) Preliminary approval by the Planning Commission. If the
proposed partition does not appear to comply with the requirements
for admlni.trativ~ preliminary approval, the preliminary map
shall be submitted to the Planning CQlmlisaion. The map will be
approved When all of the following conditions are met:
. (1) The partitioning is not in conflict with any law,
, developme~t plan, comprehensive plan, ordinance or resolution
applicable to the land.
(2) The 'tract of land has not been partitioned for twelve
-(12) months.
(3) The development of the remainder of any adjoining
land or access thereto will not be impeded.
(4) The future use for urban purposes. of the remainder
of the traet under the lame ownership will not be impeded.
(5) . The partitioning 1s in accordance with the design
standards of Article III.
(6) The land divider has signed, Where appropriate, in
favor of street improvements in accordance with Section 2(k) below.
(f) Preliminary approval of fla~ partitions. Partitions
involving the creation of flag lots shall be approved by the
Planning CO,lmlission when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) Conditions (1) through (6) of Section 2(e) have
been met. .
(2) The partition does not cause undue harm to adjacent
property owners. Owners of abutting properties shall be notified
of the Planning Commission meeting at which the proposed parti-
tion will be considered.
(3) The flag drive has a miniIrum paved width of 18
feet. The drive shall be constructed so as to prevent surface
drainag~ from crossing over sidewalks, other public ways, or
adjacent parcels.
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(4) Each flag lot has at least four (4) parking spaces
situated in such a manner as to eliminate the necessity for
backing out.
(S) Culverts and curb cuts have been minimized, where
possible, through the use of common driveways.
(6) Both sides of the flag drive have been screened with
a site-obscuring fence, wall, or evergreen hedge, when required
at the discretion of the planning commission to preserve property
values of adjacent owners. Screening shall comply with the
provisions of Ordinance No. 371.
(7) A site plan has been approved by the planning commission.
The site plan shall be approved provided the regulations
of the zoning and subdivision ordinances are satisfied. Such a
site plan may be included on the map required in Section 2(b) above,
and shall contain the following information:
(a) the location of all proposed structures in the
partition;
(b) the location of driveways, turnarounds, and
parking spaces; and
(c) ·the location and type of screening.
(g) Condi~ions may be set. The planning commission may require
dedication of land, easements, and other conditions or modifica-
tions in the preliminary plan necessary to confo~ to state laws,
the standards of the subdivision ordinance and the comprehensive
plan and other development plans for the area. In no event shall
the planning commission require greater dedications or conditions
than could be required if the property was subdivided.
(h) Disposition of preliminary map. .
(1) When a prelimInary map is denied, the denied plans ~hall
be so certified by the planning staff (in routine administrative·
approval situations) or by the planning commission and returned
to the applicant with the reasons therefore. expressed in writing.
Preliminary maps will be denied if the map requirements of
Section 2(b} are-not met.
(2) When a preliminary map has been approved, all copies
shall be marked with the date and conditions, if any, of approval
Two (2) copies shall be returned to the applicant and one (I)
copy shall oe retained in the planning files. Approval of the
preliminary map shall indicate the planning staff/planning commis-
sion's approv~l of the final ma~, provided there is no change in
the map of partitioning as shown on the preliminary map and there
is full compliance with all requirements set as conditions of
preliminary map approva~.
(i) Final ma*_ Within one (1) year of the date of preliminary
map approval, t e applicant shall have the tract of land surveyed'
pins set at all corners, and a final map submitted to the
Planning Department.
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(1) The final map shall:
a. incorporate any con~itions or modifications of
the map1s preliminary approval;
b. be prepared by or under the supervision of a
Registered Professional Land Surveyor or Engineer
of the State of Oregon, who is qualified and ex-
perienced in land surveying;
c. be legibly drawn and printed on a sheet of paper
the size of 18 inches by 24 inches with an addi-
tional three inch (3") margin on the left suitable
for binding (overall size 18 inches by 27 inches);
and
d. Be approved by the City Engineer prior to submission
to the Planning Department.
(2) If the applicant has not completed the foregoing within
the one (1) year period he or she must resubmit the partition
for preliminary approval consideration.
(3) Final maps offered for approval shall not be accepted
if the individual or agent of a corporation being responsible
for the final map is acting simultaneously as the surveyor or
engineer for the applicant or developer and for the entity having
jurisdiction over the minor or major partitioning.
(j) Certification or a roval before filin •
Surveyor 8 cert cate on m nor land partitions shall
be in conIormance with the following:
I, ,duly registered surveyor or
engIneer of the State of Oregon, certify that this .
map correctly represents the survey made under my ~
direction and complies with the regulations of minor
land partitions.
(surveyor's or EngIneer's name or stampl
(2) Dedication of easements for utilities and/or widening
of streets may be made by separate document or on the face of
the map. Statement of dedication by owner-developer shall have
a signature attasted to by notarization.
(3) When the planning staff ,advisor determinee that the
final map conforms to the final map rsquirements and the condi-
tions, if any, of preliminary approval, he or she ehall dete and
sign the final map.
(4) One (1) final map i. to be returned to the applicant
for filing with the county clerk and one (1) map for
filing with the county eurveyor. One (1) map ahall be retained
in the City's planning files.
unim roved atre.t.. When property being minor
• a acent to or derives direct benefit from
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( as determined by planning commission) an unimproved street, the
land divi~er must either install the improvements specified
below or must sign an agreement to consent to the improvement
of such street when the City of Phoenix or Local Improvement
District desires to improve the street. The agreement to sign
in favor of street improvements will be filed with the City,
with one copy to be filled with the minor land partition map at
the county clerk's office and one copy to be attached to the deed
to the property. When the land divider installs the improvements,
the improvements shall pertain to only half the required right
of way width fronting on the subject property, shall be installed
at the expense of the land divider, and shall conform to the
requirements below:
(1) The final elevation of the street shall be established
as specified by the City Engineer except where the establishment
of the elevation would produce a substantial variation in the
level of the road surface. In this CAse, the lot's slopes shall
be graded to meet the final street elevation.
(2) The street shall be graded (cut and filled) to its
standard physical width.
(3) Drainage ditches shall be provided at the probable
curb and gutter location.
(4) Pedestrian ways (unimproved sidewalks) shall be pro-
vided within the street right of way between the drainage ditch
and the property line.
(5) The street shall be surfaced with compatible and durable
road material as specified by the City Engineer.
(6) The developer shall be responsible for costs of review
and inspection by the City Engineer.
Section 3. SUBDIVISIONS.
(a) TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION SKETCH. A subdivider shall submit a
sketch to the PlannIng Department of a tentative scheme for the
layout of the property to be subdivides. Following preliminary
consultation and discussion, the subdivider may proceed to pre-
pare a preliminary plat for submission to the planning commission.
(b) TENTATIVE MAP, INFORMATION STATEMENT AND FEE. The subdivider
shall prepare a tentative map or preliminary plat together with
improvement plans and other supplementary materials. Ten (lO)
copies of the tentative map and imformation statement shall be
submitted to the Planning Department at least fifteen (IS) days
prior to the meeting o~ the planning commission at which con-
sideration is desired, together with a filing fee.
(c) FEE. The subdivision tentative map shall be accompanied
by a nonrefundable fee. The amount of the fee shall be established,
and may be changed, by general resolution of the City Council.
Pending the adoption of such a resolution, the fee shall be com-
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puted a. follows: $150 for up to and including ten (10) proposed
lots, plus ten dollars ($10) for every additional lot over ten
lots. In addition, the applicant shall be liable for the ex-
penses of engineering and surveying services provided by the
City Engin~er in reviewing the tentative and final maps, im-
provement plans and information statement, and for expenses of
legal services provided by the City Attorney in reviewing l~gal
aqreements and documents necessary for the processing of the
subdivision &s set forth in this ordinance. The applicant shall
be billed directly by the City Engineer and City Attorney for
these services, and the costs shall be paid as a condition pre-
cedent to certification of the final map by the planning commission.
(d) TENTATIVE MAP-REQUIRED DATA. The tentative map shall be
drawn on a sheet eighteen by twenty-four (18 X 24) inches in
one hundred (100) feet, or for areas over one hundred (100)
acres, one el} inch equals two hundred (200) feet; and such map
shall conta~n the following information:
(1) Appropriate identification clearly stating that the
map is' a tentative map.
(2) Proposed name of subdivision. This name shall not
duplicate or resemble the name of another subdivision in JacKson
County and shall be approved by the planning commission.
(3) Date, north point and scale of drawing.
(4) Sufficient description to difine the location and
boundaries of the proposed subdivision in relation to existing
plats and streets, and tract designation according to the Jack.on~
County Assessor.
(5) A vicinity sketch map at a scale of 1" • 400' showing i.
'adjacent property boundaries, land use, and major physical fea-
tures such as streets, railroads and watercourses for at least
·800 feet from the subdivision boundaries.
(6) Names and addresses of the record owner(l) of the pro-
posed subdivision, subdivider, registered engineer or licensed
Surveyor who prepared the map, and record owners of all contiguous
land within 25Q feet of the subdivision boundaries.
(7) The following exi8tin~ conditions:
a. The locatIon, width, names and approximate radii
of curves of all existing or platted streets or
other public ways within or adjacent to the tract,
together with easements and other important fea-
tures ~uch as section lines and corners, city boun-
dary lines, and monuments:
b. Contour lines where the data is made available by
the City;
c. Location and direction of all watercourses and
areas subject to flooding:
d. Existing uses of the property, including outline of
any existing structures and their use, showing
those which will remain after SUbdividing:
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e. Natural features, such as rock outcroppings,
marshes, wooded areas, and isolated preservable
trees; and
f. Zoning on and adjacent to the tract.
Proposed plan of subdivision, including:
a. proaosed streets: Location, widths, appro~imate
qra es and radII of cu~ves, and relationship of
all streets to any projected streets as shown on
any development plan adopted by the planning commis-
sion, or as may be suggested by the planning commis-
sion in order to assure adequate traffic circulation;
Easements: Location, widths and purposes of all
proposed easements and public utility facilities,
and relationship to existing easement. in the sub-
division and adjacent thereto;
Lots: Lot layout showing approximate disensions
ana-area in square feet of all lots, minimum lot
size, and proposed lot and block numbersJ
Proposed land use: Sites, it any, allocated for
1. multIple family dwellings
2. shopping centers
3. churches
4. industries
5. parks, schools, playgrounds
6. public or semi-public buildings
7. open space
8. other special uses.
(8)
Areas for public use approved by the commission
,hall be dedicated for such use and indicated on
. the final plat befors recording.
e. INFORMATION STATEMENT. The following information shall be
included In.a statement to accompany the tentative map.
(1) A general explanation of the improvement. and public
utilities, inclUding water supply and sewage disposal, proposed
to be installed. Approximate plan and ,profile. of proposed
.anitary sewer., storm drains and water distribution system,
.howing pipe sizes and location of valve. and fire hydrants, all
to con form to Ci t:i standards. -
(2) TYpIcal cross-sections of proposed .treet., showinq
widths of roadway., curp., location and widthe of sidewalks and
location and size of utility maine.
(3) Public area. proposed, if any. A general description
of property intended to be dedicated to the public, other than
street rights of way, including a description of the adaptability
of the area for uses contemplated and any proposed dedication
restrictions.
(4) Tree planting proposed, if any.
(5) Proposed deed restrictions in outline form.
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(g)
(f) PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF TENTATIVE PLAN.
(I) The planning office shall transmit one copy of the
tentative plan to the City Council, and additional copies to
the City Engineer, city departments and commissions, and other
public officials as necessary. Each city department, upon re-
ceipt of a copy of the tentative map, shall examine the map for
conformance with requirements coming within the authoritative
scope of the department and, within six (6) days after receipt
thereof, shall make a written report to the planning office.
The planning staff shall prepare a report on the plat for sub-
mission to the planning commission. The report shall include
information on zoning in the area and any data 8S appears per-
tinent to the planning commission's review of the plat.
(2), Copies of the tentative map shall be submitted to the
following additional officials~ and they will be given at least
seven (7) days to review the plan and submit c~ents:
a. The county surveyor and the county planning office.
b. The irrigation d1strict~ if the property is within
the district.
The state highway division, if the property is
adjacent to a state highway.
The school district. if there is in~ication of
school district interest in property development
in the ar~a.
The local sanitary authority.
The utilities~ Telephone, Pacific Power & Light
Gas, Cable~ etc.
!'LAN!!ING CC!!I!ISSION REVIEW AND Al'PROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP,
(I) Following receipt by the planning commission of the
planning staff's re'port on the tentative map~ the planning COlD-
miasion shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the public hearing
shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation
within the City of Phoenix not· more than fourteen (14) days or
less than three (3) days before said public hearing. In addition,
owners of all property within 250 feet of the boundaries of the
proposed·subdivision shall be notified ~y mail of the public
hearing~.and notices shall be posted in four (4) public places
within the City. . .
(2) The planning commission shall determine whether the
tentative map is in conformance with the provisions of law
and this ordinance. Action by the planning commission to approve~
disapprove or conditibnally aprove the proposed subdivisions shall
be based upon an adopted, written statement of £indings~ and shall
be taken not later than sixty (60) days from the first regular
planning commission meeting following submission of the plat.
Approval of the tentative map shall indicate the planning commis-
sion's approval of the final plat provided there is no change in
the plan of subdivision as shown on the preliminary plat and there
is full compliance with all requirements of this ordinance. The
tentative plan shall be disapproved if the map requirements of
Section 3(D) of this Article are not met.
(3) The action of the planning commission shall be noted
on three (3) copies of the tentative map, including reference.
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to any attached documents describing the conditions of approval.
One (t) copy shall be returned to the subdivider, one (1) .hall
be transmitted to the City Council J and the other retained in
the planning office together with a memorandum setting forth the
action of the conrnission.
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right .'~
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<boundarrles;
subdivider, and
of. existing surveys identified,
bearings, and,referenced
on final map. In addition to that other-
following. informa~ton shall be shewn
2.
The date, scale, north point, legend,
creek., ditches, highways and railroad
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such a.topography
of way;
b. Legal description of the tract
c. ·Name and address of the owner,
engineer or surveyor;
d. Reference points
related to the plat by distances and
to a field ,book or map as follows:
I.' Stakes, monuments or other evidence found on
the ground and used to determine the boundaries
of the subdivision,
Adjoining corners of adjoining subdivisions,
and
3. Other monuments'found or established in making
the survey of the subdivision or required to
be installed by provisions of this ordinance.
e. The exact location and width of streets and ease-
ments intersecting the boundary of the tra~t;
f. Lines ~th dimensions, bearings or deflection angles,
rad~i, arcs, points of curvature and tangent bearings for tract,
lot, and block boundaries, and street right of way and centerlines.
Tract boundaries and street bearings shall be shown to the nearest
ten (10) seconds with basis of bearings. All distances shall be
shown to the nearest one-hundredth (0.01) feet. No ditto mards
shall be used;
(h) SUBKISSI0N OF FINAL MAP. The subdivider shall cause the
proposed subdivision, ~r any part thereof, to be surveyed and
a final map thereof prepared in conformance with the tentative
map as approved or conditionally approved. A tracing and five
(5) blue line or black line pronts of the final map shall be
submitted to the planning office, together with a fee of fifty
dollars ($50) within one (I) year after approval or conditional
approval by the planning commission. The tracing and prints are
in addition to those required by Oregon Statures. An extension
of time for filing of the final map may be granted by the planning
commission, provided written application is made by the subdivider
within on (I) year after action on the tentative map: Final
maps offered for approval shall not be accepted if the indivikual
or agent of a corporation being responsible for the final map
is acting simultaneously 8S the surveyor or enginneer for the
applican't or developer and for the entity having jurisdiction
over the·subdivis~on.
(1) Infprmation
wise specified by law, the
on the final plat:
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g. The width of the portion of streets being dedicated,
the width of any existing right of way and the width on each side
of the centerline. For streets on curvature, curve data shall
be based on the street centerline and. in addition to centerline
dimensions. the radius and central angle shall be indicated;
h. Easements denoted by fine dotted lines, clearry
identified and, if already of record, its recorded reference; if
an easement i. not definitely located of record, a statement of
the easement; the width of the easement. tts length and bearing
and sufficient ties to locate the easement with respect to the
subdivision mu.t be shown; if the easement with respect to the
the map, it .hall be properly referenced in the owner'. certifi-
cate of dedication;
1. Lot numbers beginning with the numbel' "I" in each
block and. numbered con.ecutively in a clockwi.e direction, unle••
in conflict with adjoining .ubdivisions;
j. Block ntnnber. beginning with the number "I" and
continuing consecutively without ommi•• ion or duplication through-
out the subdivi.lon. The numbers .hall be .olid and of sufficient
size and thic'kne.s to stand out and so placed .. not to obliterate
any figure. Block number. in an addition to a subdivi.ion of the
lame name shall be a continuation of the numbering in the original
lubdivl.lion;
k. Land parcel. to be dedicated for any purpo.e, public
or provate, to be di.tingui.hed from lot. intended for .ale;
1. Building .etback line., if any are to be made a
part of the .ubdivi.ion re.triction.;
(2) Certification. The following certificate••hall
appear on the final 1II&P ...ubmitted. The certificate. 1II&y be
combined where appropriate.
a. A ce;tificate signed and acknowledged ·by all parties
having any record title interest in the land, consenting to the
preparation and recording of the map.
b. A certificate .igned and acknowledged as above,
dedicating all parcels of land shown on the final map and intended
for any public u.e, except those parcel. which ar. intended for
the exelu.ive u.a of the lot owner. in thl .ubdivi.ion, their
lie.n•••• , vi.itor., tenant. and .ervant••
. c. A certificate .isnad and acknowleda.d by the enaineer
or .urv.yor re.pon.ibl. for the .urvey and final map, tha .iana~
ture of .uch enain••r or .urvayor to bl accompanild by hil or
her .eal.
d. All other certification. nOW or h.r••ft.r r.quir.d
by law.
(3)
.ion of the
following:
Supplemental InfOrmation. At the
final map, tha .ubdivider .hall al.o
tilllo of tho
.ubmit the
.ubmil~
a. A preliminary litla report i ••ued by a title in.ur-
ance company in the name of the owner of the land, .howing all
partie. who con.ent i. nece"ery and their interelt in the pre-
mi.es.
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mises.
b. Sheets and dravings showing the following:
I. Traverse data, including the coordinates
of the boundary of the subdivision and ties
to section corners, donation land claim corners
or city triangulation system. and showing the
error of closure if any;
2. The computation of all distances, angles and
courses sho~ on the final map;
3. Ties to existing monuments. proposed monuments,
adjacent subdivisions. street corners and state
highway stationing;
4. Coordinates of all block corners and all slTeet
center points.
c. A copy of any deed restrictions applicable to the
subdivi8ion.
(4) Form of Final Map. The final subdivision map shall be
prepared in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and
state laws, including but not limited to OBS 92.080. All tracings
required shall be in accordance with state standards. including
but not limited to ORS 92.120.
(5) Approval by City Engineer. Upon receipt, the final
map and other data submitted to the planning office shall be re-
ferred to the City Engineer for review. The City Engineer shall
examine the map and other data, to determine whether the subdivi-
sion as shown 1s substantially the same as it appeared on the
tentative map 8S approved; that all the provisions of the law
and of Articles I through V of this ordinance. applicable at the
time of approval of the tentative map, have been complied with;
and that the map is technically correct. The City Engineer may
make checks in the field to verify that the map is sufficiently
correct on the ground, and city representatives may enter the
property 'for this purpose. If the City Engineer shall determine
that full conformity has not been made. he shall advise the' sub-
divider and the planning department of the changes or additions
that must be made for these purposes. and shall afford the sub-
divider an opportunity to make the changes or additions. If
the City Engineer determines that full conformity has been made,
he shall so certify on the map and shall transmit the map to the
planning office for submission to the planning commission.
(6) Final Approval by Planning Coomission. Upon return
of the final map by the city Engineer. the planning commission
shall examine the same to determine whether the map conforms
with the tentative map and with all changes permitted and all re-
quirements imposed as conditions to its acceptance. If the
planning commission does not approve the map, it shall advise
the subdivider of the changes or additions that must be made
for this purpose, and shall afford him or her an opportunity to
make the same. If the planning commission determines that the
map conforms to all requirements, it shall approve the plat by
a majority of those present, and shall authorize the chairperson
. to certify approval by his or her signature thereon; but before
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certifying its approval thereon, it shall require the subdivider
to file the agreement for Lmprovements or install the required
improvements and to file the bond or make the deposit required
in Section 3(j) of this Article. When the agreement and bond
have been filed and approved as prescribed, the planning commis-
sions approval shall be endorsed upon the map.
(i) AGREEMENT FOR IHPROVMENTS. Before planning corml1ssion
approval is certified on the final map, the subdivider shall either
install the required Lmprovements or shall execute and file with
the City Recorder an agreement between hLm·or herself and the
City, specifying the period within which he or she or an agent
or contractor shall complete all Lmprovement work required by
or pursuant to this ordinance, and providing that if he or she
shall fail to complete 8uch work within such period, the City
may complete the same and recover the full cost and expense thereof
from the subdivider. The agreement shall also provide for reim-
bursement of the City by the subdivider for the cost of inspection
by the City Engineer. This agreement may also provide for the
construction of the improvements in units, for an extension of
time under conditions therein specified and for the termination
of the agreement upon the completion of proceedings under an .
assessment district act for the construction of improvements
deemed by the City to be at least the eqUivalent of the improve-
ments specified in the agreement and required to be constructed
by the subdivider.
(j) ~.1. The subdivider shall file one of the following with
the agreement for improvements, to assure his or her full and
faithful performance thereof:
a. A personal bond consigned by at least one additional
person, who shall not be related to the subdivider by blood or
marriage. The subdivider and cosigner shall submit evidence of
financial responsibility, and the financial resources of those
signing the· bond shall provide reasonable assurance of the ability
of the subdivider to proceed 1n accordance with the agreement.
b. A surety bond executed by a surety company author-
ized to transact business in the State of Oregon.
c. Cash.
(2) The assurance of full and faithful performance shall
be for a sum approved. by the City Council sufficient to cover
the cost of the improvements, ingineering, inspection and incid-
ental expenses, and to cover the cost of replacement and repair
of existing streets and other public improvements damaged in the
development of the subdivision, and must be approved by the City as to form.
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to reLmbur.e the City for the co.t of in.pection, engineering and
incidental expen•••• and to cover cost of replace.ent and repair
of existing Itreetl or other tmprovements d.maged in the develop-
ment of the .ubdiviaion, the City ahall call on the .urety for
reLmbur.ement, or .hall appropriate from any caah depolit. fund.
fpr retmbur.ement. In any .uch ca.e, if the 8mOUftt of lurety
bond or c.lh depolit exceed. all COlt and expen.e incurred by the
City, it .hall relea.ed the remainder of .uch bond or caah depo.it,
and if the emount of the lurety bond or ca.h depolit 11 1e.. than
the cost and expen.e incurred by the City, the subdivider ie
liable to the City for .uch difference.
(k) FILING or rI!W. PlAT. The .ubd1v1der .hall, without
delay. IUbmit the final plat for lisoaturel of other public
offielal. raqu1rod by low. Approvol of the f1o&1 plot 10 null
and void if tho plot 1. not rocorded within thirty (30) daya
.fter the date the 1.lt required .ignature haa b&;en obtained.
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ARTICLE III
Section I STANDARDS.
(a> OES1GN STANDARDS AND PR1NC1PLES OF ACCEFTAB1LlTY. Sub-
divisions and partitions shall conform with any development
plans of the City and shall take into consideration any pre~
liminary plans made 1n anticipation thereof. The subdivision
or partition shall conform with the requirements of state laws
and the standards established by this ordinance.
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(b) STREETS.
(I) General. The location, width and grade of streets
shall be considered 1 n their relation to existing and planned
streets, to topographical conditions, to public convenience and
safety and in their appropriate relation to the proposed ule of
the land to be served by such streets. Where location 1s not
shown in a development plan, the arrangement of streets in a
subdivision shall either:
a. provide for continuation of appropriate projections
of existing streets in surrounding areas; or
b. conform to a plan for the neighborhood approved
or adopted by the planning commission to meet a particular
situation Where topographical, land use, or other conditions
make continuance or conformance to existing streets impractical.
(2) H1n1D1m Right of Way and Roadway Width••
A. Unless otherwise approved by the planning corrmission
or indicated on a development plan, the width of streets and road-
ways in feet shall not be 'less than the min1DJm shown below:
Minumum Minimum.
Right of way Roadway
100 varies
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Type of street
Major arterial ,.
Minor arterial
Light industrial local
street·
Collector street
Local street
Street .ending in a permanent
cul-de-sac
Radius for turnaround at end
of cul-de-sac 50,42
Alley-private road 20 18
b. When an area within a subdivision is set aside
for commercial purposes or is adjacent to commercial uses, or
where prob!1ble future conditions warrant, the cormnission may
require dedication of streets to a greater width than herein
otherwise provided.
c. A boundary street may be half the minilm.Dn width
set forth above when ·it is apparent that the' other half will
be dedicated from adjacent properties.
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d, Where existing conditions. particularly the
topography or the size and shaped of land parcels. make it other-
wise impractical [0 provide buildable lots, the planning commission
may accept a narrower right of way when suitable allowance
is made for increased width at strategic locations for turning
lanes. parking bays. or similar special design features.
e. Dead end streets vhich in the future may be ex-
tended shall have a right of way and roadway width that will
conform to the development plan when extended.
(3) Alignment. All streets shall. as far as practical. be
in alignment with existing streets by continuations of the center
lines thereof. In no case shall the staggering of streets make
"T" intersections so designed that a dangerous jog is created.
Jogs of less than 125 feet on such streets, measured along the
centerline of the intersected street. must be adjusted by curves
of diagonals so that the alignment across the street is continuous.
(4) Future Extension of Streets. Where necessary to give
access to or permit a satisfactory future subdivision of adjoining
land. streets shall be extended to the boundary of the subdivision
and the resulting dead end streets may be approved without a
turnaround, or w1th a temporary turnaround. Reserve strips and
street plugs may be required to preserve the objectives of street
extentions. Reserve strips and street plugs shall be deeded in
fee simple to the City of Phoenix, as directed, prior to final
plat approval, under conditions approved by the planning commission.
In 'the case reserve strips, such conditions may include an
agreement to sign in favor of future street improvements for the
property which would benefit thereby. If. in the opinion of the
City Engineer, a traffic. pedestrian or safety hazard temporarily
exists by the construction of a dead end street. he may direct
tha~ a barricade of adequate design be installed as one of the
required improvement items for the aubdivision or partition.
(5) Intersection Angle.; Streets ahall intersect one
another at an angle as near to a right angle as practlcal. and
no intersections of street. at angles of less than 75 degree.
will be approved unless necessitated by topographical conditions.
When intersections of other than 90 degrees are unavoidable. the
right of way lines along the acute angl~ shall have a corner
radius of 23 feet. All right of way lines at intersections with
local streets shall have a corner radtu. of not less than 20
feet. and shall provide utility and sidewalk space, except as
otherwise directed by the City Engineer.
(6) Existing Street.. Whenever existing streets adjacent
to or within a tract are of inadequate width. additional right
of way shall be provided. by dedication to the City. at the time
of subdivision or partitioning except when existing land use
prohibits street widening.
(7) Half Streets. Half streets. while generally not
acceptable. may be approved where essential to the reasonable
development of the subdivision or partition. when in conformity
with the other requirements of these regulations, and when the
planning commission finds it will be practical to require dedica-
cion of the other half when the adjoining property is sub·
divided or partitioned. Reserve strips and street plugs may
be required co preserve the objectives of half streets.
(9) Cul-de-sacs. A cul~de-sac shall be as short as
possible and shall in no event exceed SOO feet in length. All
cuI-dc-sacs shall terminate in an approved tU,rnaround.
(IO) Street Names. No street name shall be used ~ich will
duplicate or be confused with the name of existing streets,
except for extensions of existing streets. Street names and
numbers shall conform to the established pattern in the City
and the surrounding area and shall be subject to the approval
of the planning commission.
(11) Grades and Curves. Grades shall not exceed six per-
cent (6%) on major or minor arterials, ten percent (101.) on
collector streets, or twelve percent (121.) on any other street,
unless the planning commission finds that because of topograPhical
conditions a steeper grade is necessary. In flat areas; finish
street grades shall have a minimum slope of one-half of one
percent (0.5%). Centerline radii of curves shall not be less
than 300 feet on major arterials, 200 feet on minor arterials
and collectors, or 100 feet on other streets.
(12) Planting Easements. Where approval of streets ies8
than sixty (60) feet in width is granted, additional easement's
for street trees, shrubs J sidewalks and utilities may be required.
(13) Nonaccess and Marginal Access Streets. Where a sub-
division or partition abuts or contains an existing or proposed
arterial street, the planning commission may require marginal
access streets J reverse frontage lots with suitable depth,
screen planting contained in a nonaccess reservation along the
,rear prop,erty line, or such other tre~tment as may be necessary
for -adequate protection of residential properties and to afford
separation of through and local traffic•.
(14) Alleys. .
a. Location. Alleys at least '~enty (20)· feet in
width' shall be provided in commercial and industrial districts,
with adequate ingress and egress for.truck traffic J unless other
permanent Rrovisions for access to offstreet parking and loading
facilities are made as approved by the planning commission.
b. Intersections. Alley intersections and sharp
changes in alignment shall be avoided. The corners of necessary
alley intersections shall have a radius of not less than twelve
(12) feet. . -
c. ~f the pla~ning commission determines that.the
above standards are not adequate due to an unusual traffic situa-
tion or' anticipated type of traffic, a greater standard may be
required.
(15) Streets Adjacent to railroad Right of Way. Whenever
the proposed subdivision contains or is adjacent to a railroad
right of waYJ provision may be required for a street parallel
to and on one or both sides of such right of way at a distance
suitable for the appropriate use of the land between such streets
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and the railroad. Such distance shall be determined with due
consideration at cross streets of the minimum distance required
for approach grades to a future grade separation and to provide
sufficient depth to allow screen planting along the railroad
right of way.
(cJ BLOCI<S.
(I) General. The lengths, widths and shapes of block.
shall be designed with due regard to providing adequate building
sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated
needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of
street traffic, and IUnitatlons and opportunities of topography.
(2) Sizes. Blocks shall not exceed 1200 feet in length,
except for blocks adjacent to arterial street. or unless the
previous adjacent layout or topographical conditions ju.tify a
variation. The recoumended minimum. distance between inter.ection.
on arterial streets is 1800 feet. Blocks .hall have a .ufficient
width to provide for two tiers of lots, except a8 otherwise pro-
vided hereafter.
LOTS.m She and shape. The lot size, width, shape and orienta-
tion shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision
and for the type of developmant and use contemplated.
(2) Min1mu:m lot .ize.. Lot .hee -.hall conform to zonina
regulation. for the zone or zones in which the .ubdivilion or
land partition is located. Depth and width of propertie. re.erved
or laid out for commercial and industrial purpo••' .hall be ad.-
quate to provide for the off-.treet surface and parkins faciliti••
required by the type of use and development contemplated •
(3) Through lot.. Through lots shall be avoided except
where essential to provide separation of residential development
from major traffic arterie. or adjacent non-re.idential activitie.
or to overcame specific di.advantages of topdgraphy and orient.-
tion. A planting "screen ea.ement of at least ten (lO) feet and
across which there shall be no right of acces. may be required
along" the line of lots abuttina .uch • traffic artery or other
di.advantallou. U'I. Throulh lot. with plant1na .craan••hall
havi a m1n~ avara.1 dapth of 110 f.le.
(4) Ace,.'. Lot. without front••• on a .tr.at will not
be permitt.d. Each lot 'hall ~but upon ••treet other than an
alley for a width of at la•• t forty (40) f.et, exc.pt 1n the ca.1
of loti locatld upon the curved portion of cul-de-I.c, or oth.r
.treat., or'in the eli. Wher. topo.raphy warrant. narrower .ce••••
or in the ca•• of • fla. lot. In no c••• Ih.ll a lot abut upon
a .treet for a width of 1••1 tnan twenty (20) feet.
(S) R.lubdivi.ign. In lubdividins or partitioninS tract.
into large loti Which at lome future time are likely to be .ub-
divided or partitioned. the location of lot lines and other
details of the layout shall be luch that re.ubdivi.ion or par-
titioning may readily take place without violating the require-
ments of these regulations and without interfering with the
orderly development of streets. Restriction of building location.
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,1n Tel.eion.hip to future street right. of way .hall be made
• matter of record 1f the pl.nning commi•• ion consider. it
nece.aary.
(6) Building Lines - Residential. 1£ special building .etback
line. are to be established 1n the subdivision or partition, they
should be shown on the subdivision or partition plan or included in the
deet restrictions.
(7) Lot Crading. Lot grading shall conform to the following
standarts unless physical conditions demonstrate the propriety
of other standards:
a. Cut slopes shall not be steeper than one and one-
half (1%) feet horizontally to one (1) foot vertically.
b. Fill slopes ahall not be steeper than two (2) feet
horizontally to one (1) foot vertically.
c. Cut slopes and fill slopes along side and rear
lot lines shall be planted with ground cover and shrubs or trees
or by some other method approved by the planning commission.
d. Grading plans
(I) Lot grading plans shall be prepared and submitted for
approval by the City Engineer.
(2) Lot grading plans shall show the following minimum
information :
a) Flood plan information and boundaries if
applicable, Elevation of yr. Floods.
b) Proposed top of foundation elevation of house.
c) Grade of lot around house.
d) Direction of water flow away from houle.
e) Elevation of crawl space top af earth under
each house shall be I foot. higher than the top of elevation
in front of the house as measured at the center line of the
lot unless physical conditions demonstrate the propriety of
other standards.
(0) EASEMENTS.
(I) Utility Easements. Underground easements for sewers,
drainage, water mains, public utility installations and other
like public purposes shall be dedicated, reserved or granted
by the subdivider. Easements for utilities shall be a minimum
of ten (10) feet in width and, when possible, centered on or
bordering a rear lot line. The subdivider shall provide five
(5) foot utility easements on both .ides of a street with right
of way of Ie•• than aixty (60) feet, and around all cuI-de-sac
turnaround••
<f) . PEpESIRIAN WAYS. Whon tho plonninl cOIIIlIiuion dotomin..
pade.trian way. to ba da.irable for public convenienca, luch
way. may be raquired to connact two cul-da-Iaci batwean Itra.tl
in loftS blocD, batwa.n Jtraatl and other public or lami-public
land. or throuah major or minor areenway ayltama. In any block
oVar 750 f.et in lensth. a pad•• trian way with a min~ width
of eight (8) fe.t or combination pedeatrian way. bicycla way
and utility aaaement. may be reqUired throuah the mikkle of tha
block. If unuaual conditiona require blocD lonser than 1200
feet, two (2) pedestrian ways may be required. Long blocD
parallel to arterial streets may be approved without pedestrian
ways if de.irable in the intere8ts of traffic safety.
(g) BICYCLE WAYS, Bicycle transportation shall be considered
in all new subdivision.. When the planning commis.ion determines
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(1)
bicycle <Jay' to be duiuble for the public convenience, bicycle
'Jays ~hall be required to connect residential nelahborhood.,
.chools, parks, commercial are•• and indu.triat are... The loca-
tion of bicycle way' shatt be considered In their relation to
existing and planned bicycle routes, to public convenience and
safety, and 1n their appropriate relation to the proposed ule of
the land to be served by luch bicycle acce... Where location of
bicycle ways la not shown in a development plan. they shall be
located to provide for a continuation of existing or proposed
bicycle routes or shall connect to streets which can be utilized
safely by bicyclists.
(h) WATERCOURSES. Where a subdivision or partition 1s tra-
versed by a watercourse. drainage way, channel or stream, there
shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right of
way conforming substantially with the lines of the watercourse,
and such further width as will be adequate for the purpose. If
any portion of the ownership that is being subdivided or parti-
tioned is within a flood hazard area as established by the zoning
ordinance, the subdivision or partition and information provided
for its evaluation shall be consistent with the requirements
of th~ zoning and, flood plan ordinances for development within
a flood plain.
LAND POR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
(1) Due consideration .hall be given by the subdivider or
partitioner to the allocation of luitable areas for .chools,
. ·parks and playgrounds to be dedicated for public u.e AI per the
·City.of Phoenix Comprehen.ive Land Use Plan.
. . '(2) If the City ha. an interest in acquiring any portion
of the proposed subdivision or partition for a public 'purpose,'
,'or, if:the City has been advised of luch intere.t by'a .chool
district or oth.er public agency., and there i. oa reasonable. u.ur·...
:ance that steps will be taken to acquire the land; then the
·planning ccmmission may require that those portion. of: the .ub-
diVision be reserved fqr public acquisition, for a period no~
to exceed on" (1) year, at 8. co.t not to exceed the value of·
the land prior to subdivision.
, '.(3) The' planning commission may require the dedication of
suitable areas for parks, open space and recreational areas that
will be required for the use of the population Which is intended
to occupy the .ubdivision.
(j) BUJ7IRING. Wh.navar a tract of land to ba .ubdividad or
partitionad abut. or i. adjacent to I la•• inten.a land ule sane,
the .ubdividar or partitioner .hall provide. a buffer lufficient
to protact tha intaarity of the 1... int.n,. land U.I and min1m1u
thl impac t of the more intln.e propoled u... Th. typa of buffar
.hall be. con.idlred in rllatlon to axllting and future land ula,
the degree of conflict between adjacent u••• , and tha .mount of
parmanenc. dl.ired. Buffar. may con.i.t of Ipatlal .eparationt,
phYlical barrier., land.caping, natural topoaraphy or othar
feature'. The areatelt .mount of bufferina .hall be required
. where nec.,.ary to protect an asricultural re.ource. A lubdivider
or partitioner may be required by planning commi'lion to provide
. buffering from a more inten.e land use when .uch bufferins i.
necessary to protect the intent of the propo.ed ule. Propo.ed
buffer. will be .ubject to the approval of the plannins commi.-
11on, who shall review the buffering for adequacy and appropriatert.s••
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Section 2. IMPROVEMENTS.
(a) IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES. In addition to other requirements,
Lmprovements shall conform to the requirements of this ordin-
ance and improvement standards or specifications adopted by the
City, and shall be installed in accordance with the following
procedures:
(I) Work shall not be commenced until plans have been
reviewed for adequacy and approved by the City. To the extent
necessary for evaluation of the subdivision proposal, the plans
may be required before approval of the final plat. All plans
shall be prepared in accordance with requirements of the City.
(2) Work shall not be corrmenced until the City ha. been
notified in advance, and if work haa been di.continued for any
reason, it ahall not be resumed until the City has been notified.
(3) Required improvements shall be inspected by and
constructed to the satisfaction of the City. The City may re-
quire changes in typical sections and details if unusual condi-
tions arising during construction warrant such change in the
public interest.
(4) Underground utilities, sanitary sewers and storm drains
installed in streets by the subdivider shall be constructed
prior to the surfacing of the street.. Stub. for service connections
for underground utilitieB and sanitary Bewers shall be placed
to .lengths that will avoid the need to dllt;urb street improvement.
when service connections are made.
(5) . A map showing public ·improvement. as built .hall be
filed with the City Engineer upon completion of the improvements.
(b) IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS. The following improvemento .hall
be installed at the expense of the subdivider or partitioner in
accordance with city requirements:
(I) Streets, and lot, Btreet and perimeter monumentatlan.
(2) . Drainage facilities adequate to serve the property
and streets and to conduct the drainage into an adequate public
drain facility approved by the City.
(3) Sanitary sewers and services.
(4) Water distribution lines and services, including hydrants
(5) Sidewalks in pedestrian ways.
(6) Street name signs.
(7) Street lights.
(8") Street trees.
(9) Railroad crossing improvements on, through or serving
the subdivision.
(10) Underground utilities.
(II) Bicycle, equestrian, or special "ways.1I
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All improvements shall be constructed to the subdivision or
partition boundary unless otherwise indicated herein. Where
dedicated or undedicated open space is proposed or p~ovided, it
shall be the subdivider's or partitioner's responsibility to
provide, if required, standard public improvements to and through
that open space.
Other public improvements installed at the option of the sub-
divider or partltioner shall to conform to city requirements.
(c) STREETS.
(1) INTERIOR STREETS. All interior streets shall be graded
for the entire right of way width J and roadways shall be improved
with asphaltic concrete paving, concrete curbs and gutters, and
drainage. The subdivider shall improve the extension of all
subdivision streets to the center line of existing streets with
Which the subdivision streets intersect. When a subdivision
street connects to a street Which is improved to a lesser width
or standard, the subdivision street shall be improved beyond
the subdivision boundary a sufficient distance so as to provide
a smooth tran.ition.
(2) EXIERIOR UNIMl'ROVED STREETS. When part of • propoaed
subdivision or major land partition abuts and existing dedicated
street not improved to the ulttm&te width and other standards
required for streets within subdivisions, the abutting portions
of said street shall be tmproved to such standards by the con-
struction of a sidewalk, curb and gutter along the side adjacent
to the subdivision, and a180 by paving the roadway from said
curb to twelve (12) feet beyond centerline or to such lesser dis-
tances beyond centerline.s the C'O!mltssion may deem necessary to
provide a safe and adequate paved roadway for two-way vehicular
traffic. In liew of requiring improvements to twelve (12) feet
beyond centerline, the planning commission may require that the
property owner, or his or her representative, shall satisfy the
minor land partition improvement requirements and sign an agree-
ment in favor of improving said street in the future to full
City standards as outlined in Section 2(k) of Article II.
(3) MONUMENTATION. Prior to City approval of the final
subdivision plat or partition map, all perimeter and back lot
line monumentation shall be installed and the installation of
the front line and street centerline monumentation (along and
within"streets rights of way) guaranteed. Upon completion of
street improvements, monuments shall be re-estab11shed at every street
intersection and all points of tangency of street centerlines.
(d) DRAINAGE. Such grading shall be performed and drainage
facilities installed conforming to city specifications as is
necessary to provide proper drainage within the subdivision and
other affected areas in order to assure healthful, convenient
conditions for the residents of the subdivision and for the
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general publ1c. Dra,inage facilities 1n the .ubdlv1s1on shall
be connected to drainage way. or storm lewer. out. ide the sub-
division. Dikes and pumping 'yltem. .hall be installed 1f
necessary to protect the 8ubdiviaion and adjacent propertle.
against flooding or other inumdation. Any flood barrier.
proposed 1n a flood haz:ard area mule conform to the requtrementl
of any ordinance adopted by the City to prevent flood damage
in flood hazard areaa.
(e) SANITARY SEWERS. Sanitary lewer facilities connecting
with the existing public 'ewer .y.tem .hall be installed to
serve each lot. No septic tan~ or eel. pool. will be permitted
1n new 8ubd!vl.1ons or land partitions within the City.
(f) WATER SYSTEM.
(1) A water .y.tem, including main., valve., .ervlce'
connections and f1re hydrants, connecting the lubdivision or
partition to the City water system Ihall be tnltalled in conform-
ance with the requirements of City of Phoenix.
(2) 111.e lize, type and quality or _tetiala and location'
of the lines shall be specified by the City Engineer
and the con-.truction will be luperviaad and inlpected by the
City. Engineer.
(g) SIDEWALXS.
(I) A .idewalk a,'leOlt four (4) feet in width ahall b.
'required on each· lide of all Itreet. and In any pedeltriaD wayl'
'within the lubdivilion or partition, ~cept &I hereinafter pro- "
vided. . . ~
(2) Sidewalk rampl shal! be provided at all·cornarl.
(3) Sidewelk inet.ll.tion .hell be et the time of bUilding
con.truction, and Ihall be the responsibility of the subdivider.
(4) 'When approving subdivision tentative platl. ~. plaan-
i~g commission may grant a variance as to location or width of
a local street,' 'when, tn its opinion, such variation would be
in conformance with, the public health, lafety and convenience.
(h) STREET NAME SIGNS; Str••t nome .ian' tor n.w .tr••t ••h.ll
ba inltallad at all intarlactionl accordinl to city Itandard••
Sian' and in'tallation .h.ll b. providad by th. City, .t tho
.ubdividar'l axpen.a.
(i) STREET LIGHtInG. ·S.t.ty .tr••t lilhtinl .hall b. provid.d
by th. dev.loper in coordin.tion with th. Pacitic Pcwor &Lilht
Company .tro.t,lilh'inl pIon. Th. d.v.loper will b. rllpon.ibl.
for providinl ~a naca••ary ditches and ~a. ~or street lilht.,
and for payina tha raquired :raa for poles and wtanation. tba
City win be reapcn.1ble for the monthly anarlY fee only.
(j) STREET TREES. Street tree. may be reqUired by the planntna
coumi881on and .hall be in conformance with the City's .treat
tree plan.
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(k) RAILROAD CROSSINCS. Provision shall be made for all ra11-
road crossings necessary to provide access to or circulation
within the proposed subdivision, including the preparation of
all documents necessary for application to the Oregon State
Public Utilities Commissioner for the establishment and improve·
ment of such crossing. The cost of such railroad crossing im-
provement, including but not l~ited to the construction of
signals and other protective devices required by the Public
Utilities Commissioner. shall, except for that portion payable
by the railroad company, be borne by the subdivider.
(1) UNDERGROUND UTILITIES.
(1) Utility lines, including but not limited to electricity,
communications, street lighting and cable television shall be
required to be placed underground. No overhead utllity facllitiel
shall be permitted. Appurtenances and associated equipment luch
as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxe.,
and meter cabinets may be placed above ground. 'Ibis subsection
shall apply only to utility lines Which provide service within
the area being subdivided or partitioned.
(2) The subdivider or partitioner shall be responsible for
complying with the requirements of this section and shall make
all necessary arrangements with the utility companies and other
persons or. corporations affected by installation of such under-
ground lines and facUiti.l, in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Public Utllitie. Commi•• ioner of the State
of Oregon.
(m) BICYC!E WAYS •. Bicycle ways provided by th~ subdivider shall
be constructed to standards approved by the City Engineer.
(I) A two-way bicycle path leparated from automobile
traffic shall have at least an eight (8) foot paved width.
(2) One-way bicycle lanes provided on a roadway shall
have a minimum width of five (5) feet and shall be free of
parked automobiles, dangeroul drainage grates, and any other fea-
tures. wnich are hazardous to bicyclists. Bicycle lane strip
and "bike lane" street markings shall be provided.
(3) Bicycle paths may not be established on sidewalk.
except in very unusual situations, because of conflicts with
pedestrians, driveways, building entrances, and other obstructions.
When allowed, bicycle paths will be established only on lightly
used sidewalks that have few intersecting driveways, alleys and
cross streets.
(4) Two-way on-street bicycle lanes will not be permitted.
(n)
shall
EQUESTRIAN WAYS. Equestrian ways provided by the subdivider
be improved to standards approved by the City Engineer.
(0) FENGING.
conform to the
Fences, walls, hedges
provisions of Phoenix
and screen
Ordinance.
plantings shall
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(p) SPECl11CATIOHS lOR IMl'llOY!ItENTS. Tho City En8inoor .holl
prepare and .unit to the City Council .pec1ficat1on. to
luppl@ment the Itandard. of thi. ordinance b•••d upon enain••rlng
Itandard. approporate for the 1alproveDlnU concerned. Specifi-
cation. ,h.ll be prepared for the con.truction of the following:
(1) Streett, including related ~provement. luch ..
curb. and gutter., .houldera and median Itrip., and includ1na
luitable provl.1onl for n.e••••ry .10p .....ent••
(3) Sldewalka and a1dew.llt r_p. in pedestrian way••
(4) Sanitary Sewer £..,111<i••
(5) Public water luppl1.1 and water distribution .y.tem.
(6) Bicycle lanel and bicycle path••
(7) Equo.trian p.th••
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ARTICLE IV
Section 1. CREATION OF STREETS AND WAYS. The creation of
all streets and ways shall be 1n conformance with the requirements
set forth 1n Articles II and III for subdivisions or major parti-
tions except as provided herein.
(a) CREAtION OF STREETS. The creation of a street shall be in
confonnance with the requirements set forth 1n Articles II and
III of this ordinance, except that the planning commission may
approve the creation of a street to be established by deed with-
out full compliance to said requirements when any of the following
conditions exist:
(1) . The establishment of the street is initiated by the
City Council and 1s declared essential for the purpose of general
traffic circulation, and the partitioning of land is an incidental,
effect rather than the primary objective of the street.
(2) The tract in Which the street is to be dedicated 1.
an isolated ownership of one (1) acre or les••
(3) The tract in which the street is to be dedicated iI
an isolated owner.hip of such .ize and condition as to make it
impractical to develop more than three (3) lots.
In those cases where approval of a .~reet may be given without
full compliance with the regulation, of Article. II and III, a
copy of the proposed deed shall be submitted to the City at lea.t
fifteen (IS) days prior to the planning commi.aion meeting at
which consideration ill requested. The deed and such informatlon
as may be aubrnitted shall be re" iewed by the planning comni88ion
and, if not in conflict with the standards of Articles II and
III, may be approved with conditions necessary to preserve theae
standards.
(b) CREATION OF PRIVATE WAYS.
(1) . Any ea.ement of way· providing aeee•• to property, which
il created in order to allow the partitionina of land or to pro-
vide acce•• to a pre·ext. tina lot without acee•• or with inade-
quat. acce•• , .hall be in the form of aithlr I .trllt or a pri-
vata way. A .traat .hall bl craatad only in conformanci with
Articl•• II and III or ., provid.d in S.ction (a) abova. A
private way to be ••tabli.hed by deld without full comp1ianci
with the•• r.aulation~may b••pproved by thl plannina commi•• ion
if it 11 the only r ...onable 1DIIt.hod by which thl ra.r portion
of an unu.u.lly d.ep lot lars. anouah to warrant partitlonina
into two (2) parc.1. may be providld with .ce••••
(2) If, at the time an ace•••way i. propo.ed, the Ixi.tina
lot i. large enough '0 that three (3) or more parcel. meeting
the lot .he minimums of tha zoning ordin.nce in effect at the
time may be created and two (2) or more of the parcel. would not
have frontage on an exiating .treet, a private way will not be
acceptable and a street shall be dedicated to the public.
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(3) A private way ,hall be It le•• t twenty (20) t.et wide
and .urf.ced with • duet free ..tertel .1 approved by the City
Engineer.
(4). A copy of the propoled deed for creation of • private
way .hall be .u~ltt.d to the City at l.a.t fifteen (15) day.
bafore the plannina ea.a1••1on meeting at which conllderatloa
t. reque'ted. The docu.ent and lueh 1nfo~tlOft ....y be lub·
mit ted Ihall be reviewed by the planning co.-t••ion and ..y be
approved if .Iaurence of adequate utility and vehicular acee••
I, indicated.
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Section 1.
ARTlCll V
VARIANCES AND EXCEPrIONS.
(a) AUTHORIZATION. The planning conrnisslon may authorize a
variance to any of the requlr~t8 set forth 1n this ordlnance
80 that lubstantial justice may be done and the public inter.at
served, provided that luch variance will not have the effect
of nullify1ng the intent and purpose of a development plan or
these regulations.
(b) APPLICATION. Application for a variance ahall be made by
petition of ithe 8ubdivider or partltloner, .tating fully the
grounds of the application, the factI relied upon by the peti-
tioner, and the rea8on~ why • apecific varianee should be granted.
The petition ahall be filed with the tentative map of the 8ub-
. di...islon or the preliminary map of the major or minor land part1..
tion. No variance will be considered after a final plat or ..p
has been recorded.
(c) BASIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR A VARIANCE. Before a variance may
be granted, the planning commission .hall fir.t det,rmine:
. (1) that there are .pecial circumltance. or condition.
perculiar to the property under consideration, thae are not common
to all property in the area; and
(2) 1ba~ the ;variance complies with ·the spirit and intent
of theae regulations and will not at present'or hereafter be
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other propertie.
adjacent to or in' the vicinity of the proposed subdivi.ion or
land partition; and ,
. (3) that the variance is necessary for the preaervation
and enjoyment of a subs.tant!al property right of the p'etitioner
and that extraor~inary hardahip would result from strict compli-
ance with these regulations because of the special conditions
ot circumst.ances affecting the- property.
(d) EXCEPrIONS IN TIlE CASE OF·A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOIMl!NT. The
planning commission may modify the standards and requirements
of this ordinance if the subdivision plat comprises a planned
unit development. Such mOdifications may include, but are not
limited to, variations in types of buildings, siting of buildings,
bulk and height of buildings, parking requirements, open space
and density requirements. The planning commission shall deter-
mine that such modifications are not detrtmental to the public
health, safety and welfare, traffic circulation, open space and
other features that may be required in the public interest.
(e) PLANNING CCHfiSSION ACTION ON VARIANCES. In granting a variance,-
the planning commission shall make a vritten record of its findings and
the facts in connection therewith, and shallspecifically and fully let
n.
forth the variance granted and the conditions designated. Such finding.
shalt be kept on fite as a matter of public record.
Section 2. APPEALS.
(a> Any decision or requirement made by the City Engineer or
staff advisor pertaining to this ordinance may be appealed to
the planning commission. Application for appeal must be made
in writing, stating the reasons for the appeal, and must be
filed with the City within ten (IO) days after the decision or
requirement is made. The plarin-ing commission shall consider the
appeal 'at a regular meeting within forty days fram the
date the appeal is filed. Public testimony will be accepted at
the meeting wen the appeal i. reviewed. The planning coamission
may then overrule or modify the decision or requirement made
by the City Engineer or staff advisor if the decl.ion of the
cortlllisaion campau with the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
(b) A planning ccmnission approval or disapproval on a subdivi-
sion tentative plan or major or minor land partition preliminary
map may be appealed to the City Council. Application for appeal
must be made in writing within ten (IO) days after the date of
the planning cCmmiuion decision, and DIJ.t state the reasonl for
the appeal. The appeal shall be scheduled for a public hearing
no later than Itxty (60) days fram the date' the appeal is filad
with the City. Notice of the public hearing .hall be published
once in a new.paper of general circulation within the City of
Phoenix, not more than fourteen (14) days or leu than three (3)
days before said public hearing. In addition, owners of all
property within 250 feet of the boundaries of the propoled sub-
division or land partition shall be notified by mail of the
places within the City. The council may continue the hearing
for good cause. The decision of the City Council relative to
the appeal shall be final and binding upon the tentative plan or
preliminary plat and upon ;:he City. Tha appellant .hall be liable
for any additional co.t. actually and n.e••••rily incurrld by the
City in thl proc••• ina of tha app.al. includina" but not limit.d
to pr.par.tion of document., po.tina and mallin. of notic" r
publication of noticl, profa•• ional enain.lrtna ••rvic•• , .taff
time, and othar incidental axpen••••
S,ction 3! DNALIIIS', Violation of any .Iction of thi. ordinance
.hall. upon conviction thlr.of. bl puni.had by a fin. of not MOTa
than $3S0.00, or by imprilo.-nt for not lIOn than fifty ('0)
day., or both, for aach day durina which the violation continu•••
Section 4. SEVERABILITY. The provi.ion. of thb ordinance &r'
sever.bl.. If .ny .ection, .entence, clau.e, or phr••e of thi.
be invalid, the deei.ion .hould not .ffect the validity of the
remaining portion. of thb ordinance.
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Section S.
they hereby
REPZAL. Ordinance No ••
are repe.led.
169, 373, and 374 b. and
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Section 6. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Pur.uant to Section 35 of the
Charter of the City of Phoenix, Oreson, an ..raency 11 hereby
declared -to ex1lt, and thl. ordinance .hall take effect u..dl-
ately upon it. p....ae.
Pa..ed by the council and approved by the mayor thil
___th day of ,
Kayor
Atte.t:
,City Recorder
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CIn OF PHOENIX
STREET LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NE\I SUBDIVISIONS
Standard street light ins requirements for new lubdivi8ionl will be a ISO
watt high pressure sodium luminaire. Luminaire will be mounted on a steel
pole at 25'0" mounting height. All lightinS circuits ,,111 be underground.
Developer Responlibillty
The developer w111 bond the street lighting and the developer w111
install the street lightins syatem complete with underground circuita,
foundation, polea, luminairea and circuit breaker panel.. All material
and hardware uaed by the developer w111 meet atandard street lighting
requirementa. Number of units inatalled by developer w11l be the a_
as required for the aubdiviaion prior to final plat approval.
The developer will furnish all trenching and backfill to facilitate
the inatallation of Itreet lighting circuita.
The developer 11 required to trench 3'0" frOlQ property line, ina ide
5 1 0" ealement area, wen trenching betw:an houle lou. Th1l will
protect lipt1na circuits later from d..... cauaed by poat hole aUler-
ing on property linea for fencea. Trench to have a aint.a of 30"
compacted cover over lighting cable; 4" of land 11 required arO\md
lighting cable';
City of Phoenix Re.ponsibility
Th~ City wU~ own, oporato ....d maintoin tho .Ullbt~ .IYlt...
COltl for oloctricol onorlY for Itroot lilhtina will bo poid by tho
City.
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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION POLICY
Standard Specifications for Conltruction
The Standard Specifications which are applicable to con.truction work with-
in lubdlviaiona are thole titled "Stmdard Specificationa for Public Worka
Construction" A.P.W.A. Oregon ChapteT I91Ct except u modified, lupplemented,
or superseded by any Special Provision. or Detatled Specification.. The
applicable standard drawings are bound in this booklet.
Change Orders
Subsequent to the approval of the improvement plans by the City Engineer,
no changes or alterations ahall be made by the subdivider or the City with·
out the expre.sed mutual conlent of both partie.. Standard Form 74-B ,h.ll be
used 'When requesting change••
Non-Compliance and Stop Work Orders
74 ...C Non-cOlftpl1ance .... w.minl blued by the City Engineer when work
18 not in confonunce with planl and Ipecificationl.
74-D Stop Work Order - will be illued by the 'City Engineer when non-
compliance notice il ignored or defective work remains un-
. correc ted.
"Final rnlpection
Upon substantial cbmpletion of all utility installations and street con-
struction, the subdivider Ihall" Ichedule a final inspection with repre-
sentatives of the subdiyider, contractor, conlulting engineer and City .
Engineer present. A .itst of uncompleted or unlatisfactory item. will be sub-
mitted to the City Engineer upon completion of all the clean-up it~.
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DES ION CRITERIA FOR
PAVINC, SANITARY AND STORM SEWER PROJECTS
A. PREPARATION OF PlANS AND/OR MAPS
I. Streets and Sewers on Separate Plan and Profile
The stonn and sanitary sewers may be shown together on the same
sheet and the street design shall be shown on a separate plan.
2. Standard Size Drawings
Plans or maps shall be prepared on standard .ize drawing•••
follow.:
8_\11 xlIII
II" X 17"
It' X 22"
2211: X 34"
Federal-Aid Plco and Profile
3. . Tracing Cloth or Mylar
Permanent material .i. to. be il!.d~ , . .All .plan•.. Ilid profne.
shall be prapared on top qualitY tracing cloth or myla~.
4.' Federal Aid Sheets
"Improvement projects and similar projects requiring both plans
and profiles) standard federal~aid sheets may be used. The
profiles shall be 10 X 10 per inch or Plate I.
s. Title Blocks
A Itandard City of 1'hOI1\1>< titl. b'rock (avanabla frOlll tho
City) .hall baplacad in.tha lower rilht hand cornor of.all
improv_nt drawinl" t'Ilo profUo lrid oholl bo repyod frOIlI
tho titlo block aroo.
6. Lalibility
Good drofti~1 tochniquo oholl bo u.od. All lottoriftl cod lino
work .hall bo of a quality and donsity that will provido hilh
contr•• t reproduction. Inlt i. preferred.'
7.' North Anew md Scale
A,north arrow .hall be .hewn with the .cal. of the drawing
1Dmediately below the arrow.
8. Vicinity map
A vicinity map .hall be included on all seta of improvement
drawing••
9. .Legend
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A les.-nd detlnina all .ymboll uud on u••d on the 1mprOVCDInt
plan••hall ba placed on the cover .heet.
10. Aerial Photo Map.
Aerial photoaraphy topographic map. may be u.ed al • ba.e
map by making Ozal1d, or .~11.r reproduction. of the area
needed on .tandard .ize .heet.. Varioul reproduction mylara
are available to obta1n a .oIic or heavy backaround, or half
tones on the background when emPha.l1 1. needed for the new work
to be done on theae tracing••
II. Street Names
Street name. shall be .hawn on all map. and particularly on
the tracing. from the aerial topographic map•.
12. Project and Drawing Numbers
All map., plan. and drawingl shall be .aligned a number.
Con.ultlng «natneer. map obtatn the project number from the
City Eosineerla office for each new project.
13. City Dat...
All elevation' .hall be on City datm. A lht of bench marla,
their de.cription. and locatiDni and elevation. are available
in the City Engineer'. office.
14. Stationing for Survey" and laprO'Vellent Projectl .
Generally, .tationins .hall increue frOli. the north to the .outh
aDd frOil the we.t to the eut. Unle•• there" i. a cl..r cut
bub for u.ing a 0+00 for a new .urvey, or continuation of an
adjoining project, ~he origin of the stationins for the pro-
ject .hall be obtained from the City Eng1n..r l • offtee.
IS. Survey Field Note.
nte original copte. of all .urvey field note., including the
nota. for all con.truction work .hall bacome the property of tha
City.
16: Submittal of Plan. for Approval
All plan. and .~c1fication. al.t ba .ubldttad to the City
lnltn.er ' • offica at halt three walta prior "to thl City Council
meatina vttlrl approval by tha Council 1. da.irad.
B. IlI!iSIGIl CRITERIA PaR PAVING PROJECTS
I. Pavement Crown Slope.
,
P"vement crown ".lope. shall be 0.93 foot .per foot bltween the
centerline and the gutter line. Exception. may be approved
on .treet grade. exceeding 8~.
2. Level Street Section.
Curb elevati~ on each .ide of the .treat .hould be at the
.ame elevation. Where it 1. not po••ible to d••1gn a .treet .ec·
tlan with the curb. on each .ide at the .... elevation, the
crown .hall be located 1 feet from the face of the uPhill curb.
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A 3 line profile .hall be prepared in either case.
3. Minimum and Max1D.nn Grades
'nle minimum permissible grade is 0.351.. The maxinun pennis-
sib Ie grade is 121..
4. Sidewalk and Planting Area f:1"1:'"
The nonnal slope of both the sidewalk and the planting strip
is a l;1I per foot or 21. towards the curb. In some areas it
may be pennisl.ble to increase the slope of the planting area to
approximately 1 inch per foot or 81., the maximum slope of the
sidewalk and planter area away from the curb.
5. Sidewalks
Sidewalks shall be shown on the typical sections and also on
the plans for all new subdivision developments.
6. Typical Sections
A typical section shall be shown on the plan for each street
project showing depth of base material, thickness of asphalt
pavement, location and width of sidewalks, location of pave-
ment crown and pavement cro.. slppes.
7. Stationing
Stationing shall be shown along the centerline of the street
with numerals for each 5 atation. with ticks for individual
stations. Stations shall also be shown at either the top or
bottom of the profile graph.
8. Grade Line Data
Elevations at each change of grade, the percent of grade, and
the length of vertical curves shall be shown on the profile.
9. Elevation on vertical Curves
All vertical curves shall start on even 50 foot stations where
possible or on 25 foot stations. Where 25 foot station is used
for beginning or end of vertical curve, a grade must be est-
ablished in the field for this station. The elevation in
hundredths shall be written on the profile for each 50 foot
station.
10. Curvature Data
'nle stations at each end of the curbs shall be shown, with
central angle, the degree of curvature, or the radii of the curve
and the semi-tangent lengths shall be shown. Centerline street
intersection stationing shall be shown for all intersections.
II. Intersection Details
A. Flat Plan
A flat plan showing curb return elevations and cul-de-sac
details shall be shown on the plans.
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12. Utillties
All ext.ting or pTopo.ed .urf.ce or lub-.urf.e. utl1itie. and
~provement••hall be .hown on both plan and profile.
13. Extenlion of Topography
The information at the end DE the project that might influence
establishing future gradeI and alIa for .ide .treeel that
might affect future grade••hall be shown on the plan and profile •
.
Profiles of existing street pavements or propoled exten.lon. I
shall be shown beyond the terminu8 of each end of the project
for .ufficient distance to establish a grade 11ne to fit the
existing or future exten.lonl. Sufficient information Ih.ll be
shown for cro•••treetl to e.tabli.h grade line.
14. Curb Return.
If • new project terminate. at either end of ••treat that 1.
not improved by curb. and gutter., • curb return .hall be
placed to grade and location to conform to a future .treet project
and al.o adequate flare. Ihall be provided.
IS. Curb Inlet Location.
Curb inlet••hall be located '0 they will not be in any exi.t-
ing or po•• lble future cro..walb. Where po••ible, they .han
be located to intercept the .torm water before it travel. ~
around a curb return.
C. DESIGII CRITERIA FOR SANITARY SEWERS
I. Population »en.ity
For computing capaciti88 in unitary .ewer., the average
fam11y unit or lot in the .ubdivbion .hall be 3.5 per.on.
per residential unit.
2. Design of Flow
For lateral .ewer.,
per capita per day.
be based on the 250
3. Min~ Diameter
the design flow .hall be 350
For interceptor sewers, the
gallona per capita per day.
saUQIlS
duign flow ah.ll
All sanitary lewers excepting house connectiona shall be a
minimum diameter of 8". Approval may be granted for the use of .
6" pipe for the upper section of any lateral lewer which cannot
or never will be extended, providing the length of such section
does not exceed 250 feet.
4. Minimum Grades for Sanitary Sewer Pipe
The minimum grades for any particular type of sanitary sewer
p---
pipe will bp. dependent upon the friction coefficient as per
the manufacturer·, recommendation.. The mln~ allowable
velocity .hall be 2 feet per .econd When the .ewer i. flow-
ing half full.
5. Sewer Velocities
The minimum velocity allowable will be 3 feet per second and
the velocities should not exceed 10 feet per second.
6. Dror-in Manhole Invert
A drop of 0.25 feet will normally be provided through every
manhole invert to compensate for head 1088.
7. Location of Manholes
a. Every change 1n grade or alignment of sewers.
b. Every point of change in size or elev~tion of sever
c. Every intersection or junction of sewer.
d. Upper end of all lateral sewers.
e. Max~ spacing of 500 feet with desirable m4X~ spacing
of 400 feet.
8. Curb Inlet Connections and Spacing
Connections from the curb inlets to the Storm 8ewer8 8hall
be. 1211 of pipe and shall be made into a manhole.
The following criteria will control the 8pacing of curb inleta;
a. Water shall not flow more than 3" deep in the concrete
81.;'tter.
b. Quantity of water received at the inlet shall not exceed
t~e capacity of the inlet.
9. Concrete Box Culverts
Concrete box culverts shall be special items Which should
receive preliminary ap~Toval by the City Engine«r before
final dra~...i.n~s are. In.ade. Generally, standard drawings provided
by the State Highway Department or the American Public Works
Association may be used for the.e structures.
10. Design Criteria for Water Mains
a. All -water mains and fire hydrant stubs require a
minimum 36" cover.
b. Normal size of lateral for residential area is 6 II
except that 811 may be required to meet domestic
service and fire protection at a dead-ended main.
c. Street centerline station may be used a8 reference station
for water line, valve, fire hydrant and water service.
bd. Hydr.nt. shall be loc.ted at street intersection .s
ne.rly a. po•• ibl!. Hydr~t••hall ~e·evenly diatributed with n~t
to exceed 166,000 feet in hiah value di.trlct. and 160,000 Feet
in re.idental dlltrlcU. MaxiJuD fire hydrm:t .pacing in re.idetlt.l
.re•• ah.ll nOt exceed SOO feet.
e. Water main••h.ll be Aabe.tos cement pipe ~l.s. ISO
conformlnl to A P WA .t.ndard (-400 and (-600 fire underwritten
approved.
f. All .ervice· tap, wlll be made by the Clty of Phoenix.
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INIZlt 'OR CHARTS
OFFSET-CROWN STREET SECTION 50' R/W
TYPICAL STREET SECTION 60' R/W (not to •••1e)
TYPICAL STREET SECTION 50' R/W (not to oeale)
Tl!MPERARY TURNAROUND SUBDIVISION IlOUllDA1lY
PLAN STANDARD VALLEY GUTT!R (not to 8cale)
TYPICAL DRIVEWAY DETAlL (not'to .cale)
TYPICAL WHEELCHAIR lWlP DETAIL (not to 8.ale)·
STANDARD CURB 6 GUTTER
TYPES OF DRlVEIIAYS AND SECTIONS
STANDARD CURB lNU:T DETAILS (not to 8.ale)
STANDARD CURB lNU:T DETAILS (.on' t)
DETAILS-CURB INLET TYPE CG (OSIlD)
CURB OPENING DETAIL A
PlRE HYDRANT LIGIIT POLE POUNDATION 2' " 2'
ELEVATION FIRE HYDRANT II!TAILS (not to 8.al.)
WATER SERVICE DETAILS (not to 8(810)
STANDARD WATER METER LOCATION 50' R/W 60' R/W
HOUSE LATERAL LOCATION (not to ••81.)
END DRAIN ASSEKBLY (not to oealo) .
AIR RELEASE VALVE DETAIL (not to oeal.)
NEW STREET SURFACE
SAWCUT ASPHALT SURFACE
lilt'" "(conlt)
II " "(con't)
CONNECT IIA1UQ!R II!TAIL
SIDE VIEW .
END VIEW
TOF VIEW
TYFlCAL PIPE TRENCH DETAIL (not to oeal.)
TYPICAL UTILITY TRENCH DETAIL (not to 8.alO)
TYPICAL GAS TRENCH DETAIL (not to •••18) .
GRADING PLAN LEGEND
TYPE A DRAINAGE TO STRUT
TYPE B· SPLIT FLOW-nom·& lIAR
TYPE C DRAINAGE TO REAR.Ol LOT
BECTION A-A BWALI DETAIL
TYnCAL rOOTING POUNDATIOII DQUlUD (not to oe818)
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(lZPARTK!NT OP PUBLIC wailS
CITY OP PHOENU
REQUEST POR CHANGE PIlCll APPROVED
PL\NS
TRACT OR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
TO: City Engineer, City of Phoenix
City Hall
Phoenix, Oregon 97535
Dat.: ...:..,....I9_......,,,......
Sh••t. o£ __---'Sh•• ts
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Dear Sir:
It 1s hereby requested that the following changeCI) from the approved
plans and/or specifications for the above project be approved:
(Describe proposed change; attach revised drawingl where grade or other
design changes are requested, or where reqUired for clarity)
The reason for the proposed change 18:
It 11 understood that n~ work may be undertaken on thb change until
approved copy of th1e fona 11 received."
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Very truly youra,
Contractor, Developer, or Con,ultant
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Approval aacOIDIIldlcl:
Projlct In.peeter
Approved:
By , Title
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City Engineer
(~PAl\nlIlNT OF PlllLIC I/OUS
CITY OF PH<ZNIX
WAl\HIHG OF HON-CCIl.PLlANCE
PROJECT _
CONTRACTOR~ "'__ ~
EHGIllEER (PRIVATE) ~
DEVELOPERe- l
REFERENCES (ORDINAHCE AND/OR SPEClFlCATION) 1
LOCATIOH, :
. DESCRIPTIOll, "'- ---'
DEPAR'IIlIINT OP PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OP PHOENIX
STOP IlORK NOTICE
PROJECT -'- -.J
CONTRACTOR ._. -,
ENGINEER (PRIVA.TE) -[
DEVELOPER -!
REFERENCES (ORDINANCE AND/OR SPECIFIGA.TION) --!
. .location
DESCRIPTION . ,- ,
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·PHOTOS TAKEN ...Ilo~ _{
WARNING ISSUED BY
INSPECTOR DATE --l
In accordance with the Ipacificationa and lor the rea.on. It_tId above. the perfs
anel 01 work on the part of th1. project indicatId below ahall bl au.pendleS unti
further notic. from the Inlln••~ .
.Portion whirl work Ihall ba .u.pend.d ~ .,
STOP NOTICE ISSUED
ENGINEER .Il
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STOP NOTICE RECEIVED
CO!ITRACTOR
ENGINEER (PRIVATE)DEVELOPER ...J:IUI'- ~TIME2 _!
NOTICE LIFTED,__===;;-__,DATE, --l
(ENGINEER)
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TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION CHECK LIST
Name of Subdivision
1. Initial submission
__18 copies of tentative plat
Statement of proposed aubdivision (see Section 5)
Filing Fee ($60.)
2. Prel~inary review
The Department of CODID.mlty
following City departments:
__Planning & Building Div.
__City Attorney
_City Manager
_Eng~neer1ng
Development shall traitm!t mapa to the
__Par~ Division
_Police
_Water
_Fire
...
Copies of the tentative map .hall be submitted to the following
additional officials by the Department of Coaamity Development
Pacifie Northwest Bell _Southern Orq,on Cable TV
Pacific Power & Light _School Dbtrict 549C
__Ca~tfornla-Paclf~cUt111tles __Irrigation Dt,trice
U. S. Poat Office :....Co~ty Health Department
State Hlghw"ay Department
The Department of Community Development ahall lrapare a written
report to the Planning COIIIIl!881on atatlng:
_Zoning in the area
__Location of adjoining sewers
_Location: of '"adjoining water:· mains
__Location of adjoining culverts and drain pipes
__Location of adjoining electrical conduits
Proposed location of above facilities on the property to be
wbdivided
. Other data which appears pertinent to the review of the plat
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3. Tentative map scale
__Tentative maps shall be 18 x 24 inches or multiples thereof
_The scale shall be one inch equals one hundred feet or larger
4. Information on the tentative map
__Name of subdivision
_Date
_North po in t
_Scale
__Sufficient description to define location and boundaries
__Name of record owner(s)
__Name and address of subdivider
__Name, address and number of engineer or surveyor
Location of all streets
__Names of all streets
Widths of all streets
Approximate radii of all curves
__Grades of existing streets and easements
__Grades of proposed streets and easements
__Names of all adjacent subdivisions
4.
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Information on the tentative map(continuea)
__Location of all streets and alleys in adja~ent propertiea
__Names of record owner. of all contiguous land
_Approximate location of aU existing and propo.ed e..emen~. and
public utility facilities except water and lewer
_Approx1mate location of aU existing .ue.enu in adjacent propertiel
__Approx1mate lot layout
__Approximate dtmen.ion of each lot
__Numbering of an lote and blocks
__Set back lines (if any)
__Outline of any existing buildings and their Ule, showing those Which
will remain
__Contour line. where data 11 made available by the City
__City boundary linel (if adjacent to City It.1t.)
__Approxtmate location of all are.. aubject to inundation or stora
water overflow
Location of an vater courses
High vater elevation. at flood· flow of an vater courses
__Width of all vater courle.
__The direction of flow of all vater courles
__Any area to be filled or .ite graded
__Location of lubdivl.ion in relpect to section and t~hip Une.
__Location of .ubdiviaioa in relpect to adjacent property and ..jor
pbylical feature. (a.g., Itreets, railroads, vater cour••s).
_If it 18 impractical to .how ab9Va futur•• on the teat_tiva up, •
key up' will be' ehovn
.5.. InformatiOn to be included in the .tateaent frOll .ubdividar to accompany ma
__Expl~~tion of propo.ed improvement. and public utiliti••
_Public er... propo..d (if my)
__Tree plantin.s
__Draft of propo.ad re.trictive covenant.
_Written requa.t for variance fraa any .pecific .ubdivl.ion requirement.
and .~atement of fact••upportinl .uch varianca
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FINAL SUBDIVISION CHlCl LIST 
N«me of Subdlvi.ion 
I. Submission of final map 
Original plat 
--Tractns and S printa 
Filing fee ($160 . 00) 
. . 2. Supplemental data 
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Preliminary title report 
--Traverse data 
Computation of dbtancea, angl •• and course. shown on final map 
__ Tie. to exilting and proposed monument., adjacent lubdlvll1onl, 
street corners, etc. 
__ Coordinates of block eornera and .treet eenter point. 
__ Deed restrictions 
. 3. . Information on final map 
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_Scale ' 
_North point 
_Legend . 
_Controll~n8 topography 
Reference point. of exiating Burvey. identified 
. : Tract bOUl'ldary 11ne.~ right ... of-way lin •• , etc. 
_Location of additional 1MJI1umenti to be .et; upon cQllPletlon of 
improvement'" 
_Center and .ide line. of .U atr •• U, etc • . 
_All ••• ementl clearly labeled, ldeDtl·f~.d .-d defined .. ,to scope 
and purpose 
__ Lot an~ ~loek number. ~ 
__ Saleable" lotI distinguished from parcel. to be dedicated 
4. Certification. 
__ Regiltered engineer 
~Regi.tered lurveyor 
5. Pinal map revi"; 
~C1ty Kna1n •• r 
.;,.Phnnina Coam1 .. 1on 
6. Finol c.rt1fic.t1on by Plann1na CCIIIII1 .. 1on 
_Approvol of finol pl.t by Pi_ina Coali .. 1on in open .... ion 
__ Additional f •• p.id to City for •• rvic •• 
~Alr.etDeftt for im.provemMlti. 
Jond 
__ C.rt1f1cat1on of final pl.t 


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PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE
2.100 R-l, Sinqle-family Residential --------------------
2.200 R-2, Multi-family Residential---------------------
2.300 . R-3. Multi-family Residential-----------,..---------
2.400 M-X, Mixed Use ---------------------------------
2.500 C-l, General Commercial--------------------------
2.600 C-T, Connercial-Tourist --------------------------
2.700 L-I, L19ht Indu8trial ---------------------------
2.BOO I, Indu.trlal ----------------------------------
2.900 BeG, Bear Creek Greenway -------------------------
SECTION 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS --------
SECTION 4 NONCONFORMING USES .-------------------------
SECTION 5 VARIANCES ----------------------------------
SECTION 6 STREET TREES -------------------------------
SECTION 7 PARKING ------------------------------------
SECTION 8 SITE REVIEW --------------------------------
SECTION 9 AMENDMENTS ---------------------------------
SECTION 10 - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT -------------------
SECTION 11 - CONDOMINIUM/UNIT OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS ----
SECTION 12 - REVIEW AND AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ------------
SECTION 13 - SEVERABILITY AND PENALTY ~------------ .. -----
SECTION 14 - CONVERSION PLAN REGULATIONS -----------~---­
SECTION 15 -
SECTION 16 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE ---------
SECTION 17 - HOME OCCUPATIONS ---------------------------
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
GENERAL PROVISIONS -------------------------
ZONING DISTRICT DEFINITIONS-----------------
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FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS ---------------------
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ZONINC ORDINANCE
City of Phoenix, Ore10ft
Ordinance No. _
An ordinance eat.bIi.binl zoning di.trict., zoniol ~.p. and zonina
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di.trict reBut.tion. and providing penlltie. for violation for the
City of Phoenix and declaring an emeraency:
SECTION :t
C!II!RAL ~ROVISIONS
1.100
I. 200
1.300
1,400
I. SOO
1.600
Purpo.e
Compliance
Interpretation
Definition.
Zonina ct••,itie.tion. (Di.trice;>
ZOftin, Hap
1. 000 Purpe••
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The purpo.e of thi. Zanin. Ordinance i. to provide an implement~nl
tool for the City of Phoenix Cempreheft.iv. Planj to cl••• ity and relu~
late land u.e •• location and.u.e"Qf buildin., and .tructure~ relative
to lend u.e Ind. to one another; to Incoure,. the mOlt appropriate u.e
of land; to con.eTge and Itabilize the value of property; to provide
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adequate open 'p.ce, recreation and public •• fety; to control develop-
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ment in that the nece•••ry element. of vater ••ewer •• treet., open
'pace. and other public facilitie. can be properly provided; .nd to
promote the health I •• fety .nd welflre of the relident. of Phoenix.
1.200
It .h.ll be unlawful for .oy per.on, firm, orgaoiz.tion or corporation
to erect, con.truct. e.tabli.h. move into, .lter. enlarge or ule or
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cause to be u.ed any buildinl •• tructure, improvement or premia••
loc.ted in .ny &On~nl di.trlct de.cribed in chi. ordinance contrary
to the provi.lon. of that di,trlct or chi. ordinance.
1.300 Interpret.tion
Where provi.ion of chi. ordinance i. Ie •• re.trictive than. provision
of ~n additional ordinance or other requirement of the City, the pro-
vi.ion or requirement which i. the mo.t re.trictiv••h.ll lovern.
1.400 Definition.
A. used in chi. ordin.nce, the following vord. and phra••••h.ll mean:
Acc••• ory U.e, Ace.,acEY Structure - The u.e or .truetur. incident.l
and .ubordinate to the primary ule of the property and located on
the lame lot II the primary ute.
Alley - A public or private vay .tfordinl ••ecoDdaty mean. of
.c~e•• to abuttina propertie'i not a prlm4ry atreet.
Apartment - A ;ina1e dvelliDI unit vithin a multiple-family .truc-
ture or complex.
Basement - A .ub-arade .trueture. part of a buildina, having more
th.n one-han i~. heiaht belov the adjoinin. fini.h &r.de.
Billboard - Any .ian. notice or advertiaement not on the aame lot
a. the adverti.ed u.e or .tructure and eny .econdary .tructure. uled
for lueh a purpo.e.
Buildins - A .tructure but not I mobile home, built .for the .upport,
shelter or enclo.ure of per.on., .nilllah, eh.tteh or property of
any kind, and havina I fixed foundation.
City Engineer -. liThe duignated City [nlineer of the City of Phoenix
a. de te rnined by the Ci ty Counei 1. II
Cantiguou. - Adjoining or .buttinl.
Clinic - A 1tledical aervicu .tructu-re not deaigned for overnight
hoU,inl of p.tient ••
Dwelling Unit - Any building or portion of • buildinl de,igned for
u!le al • re.idence.
Single-family dwelling: one dvelling unit, u.u.lly a .ingle
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building. de'laned for re.identi.l ute.
Low-den.ity, multi-family dvellina (Duplex): tvo dwelling
unit. contained in one building de.ianed for re.idential
ule.
Medium-density, multi-family dvellina <Triplex, 4-plex):
three or four dwelling unit. contained in the lame building
or complex de'lgned for residential ua••
High-den.ity, multi-family dwelling (apartment., condomini~):
five or more dwelling unit. contained in the .ame building,
.tructure, or coaplex and de.irned for re.identi.l uae.
Front'ge - That portion of .. parcel of property which .butt••
dedic.ted public .treet or hiahw.y.
Home Occupation - A uae conducted entirely within & re.identi.l
building which i. clearly incident.l and .econd.ry to the u.e of
the building or residential dvellin,.
Junkyard <Salvage Yard) - Any place where vaste, discarded or sal-
vaged material. are bought, sold. exchanled. sto~ed or otherwise
di.po.ed of. includina auto vreckina year., u.ed lumber y.rd., out-
door storage yard. <any .alvased or .alvaaable m.terials).
Grade - The averaae elevation of finished sround elevation at the
center. of all walls of a buildina; except that if a vall i. paral-
lel to and within five feet of a sidevalk, the aidevalk elevation
nearest the center of the vall .hall con.titute the around elevation.
Height of Building - The vertical di.tance from the trade to the
hishe,t point of the coping of • flat roof, to the deck line of a
mansard roof, or to the center heisht between the highelt and lowest
points of other type. of roof,.
Livestock - Domestic animals cUltamarily railed or kept for profit
or other commercial purpo.e.; includes cattle ••heep, hor.e., pia'
and fowl.
Lot - A parcel or tract of land.
Lot Area - Total horizontal area within the lot line. of a lot,
exclusive of .treet. and easement. with acees. to other property.
Lot I Corner - A lot· abutting tvo or more .treeta. other than an
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alley, It their inter.ection.
Lot Line - The property line bound in. I lot.
Lot Line, Front - The lot line lep.r.ting the lot from tHe
street; in the cele of • corner lot, the lot line i. the .hort-
est line along abutting .treet•.
Lot Line, Rear - The lot line which i. oPPolite or molt di.tant
from the front lot line; in the case of irregular, triangular or
other-shaped lot., the line parallel to and m.ximum di.t.nce from
the front lot line.
Lot Line, Side - Any lot line not I front or rear lot line.
Lot Width - The Iverale horizontal 4i.t.nee between .ide lot line.,
ordinarily measured parallel to the front lot line.
Mobile Home - A vehicular or portable .tructure which i. con-tructed
for IDOvement on public highway., which i. duilOed for un al • re.i-
dence, and which ~oe. not con for. to the requirement. of the Uniform
Building Code.
Hobile Home Park - A defined parcel of around which i. operated a.
a busines'j a place for the parking or .itine of tvo or more
occupied mo~ile home. or recreational vehicle. in accordance with
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the provision. of this ordinance and the Mobile Home Ordinance
.of the City of Phoenix.
Hobile Home Subdivision - A parcel of around, .ubdivided under
the provision. of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Phoenix i
with the provision that the lot. may be .•old for individual home-
sites for aingle-f.~ly mobile h~ unit••
Non-Conforming Use, Structure - A lawful exi.tinl structure or
u.e at the ti~ of thi. ordinance or wen any ameDdment thereto
become. effective. which doe. not confor. to the requirement of
the %one in which it i. loc.ted.
Owner - An owner of property or the authori%ed 'cent of an owner.
Person - A n.tur,l per.on l , firm. partner.hip, a•• ociation, .ocial
or fraternal organi%ation, corporatioD I tru.t l e.tate. receiver,
syndicate I branch of government or any Iroup or coabination of
people acting as a unit.
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Recreational Vehicle-A trailer, ~bil. h~, or other vehicular or
portabJe unit which i. intended for hu.an occupancy de.ilned tor vlcation
or recreational purpo.e' J not re.identiat ule.
Street-A public right-of-w.y for vehicular and pede.trian traffic.
Structural AlterAcion-A chanle to the lupporting member. of •
• tructure. including bearing villa, foundation., partition., column.,
belm., girder., or any .truetur.) chlnae to the roof or exterior vills,
Structure-Structure .h.~l mean any .tructure II defined in the Oregon
Uoilor- Building Code. Any ule con.tructed or built, or Iny piece of work
artificially built up or compot.d of part. joined toceth.r in lome
definite manner. and placed on I buildin, or a lot.
Yard-An open 'pace on • lot ., .e.,ured from lot line to buildings.
which i. unob.tructed from the ground upward.
1.500 Zonina CI••aific.tiona (Di.trict.)
For the purpou. of this Ordinlnce, the City i. divided into zoning
di.trict •• de.ign.ted ., follow.:
Zoning District
Single-family Residential (1)
Multi-hmily "Ruidential (2)"
Multi-f.mily Reaidenti.l (3)
Mixed Ule (4)
Cener~l Commercial (5)
Commerci.l. Tourist (6)
Lilht Indu.tri.l (7)
Industrial (8)
Bear Creek Greenway (9)
1.600 Zoning H.p
Hap Sy!!bol
R-l
R-2
R-J
H-X
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A. The location and boundaries of the zone. de.ign.ted in Section
1.500 are herby e.t,bti.hed a. shown on the map entitled
"Zoning Hap of the City of Phoenix." dated vith the effective
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date of thi. Ordinance and limed by the Hayor and City
Recorder and hereinafter referred to II the "Zonina Hap,"
I. A .1,ned copy of the Zonina Hap i •••int.ined on file !n
the office of the City and iI hereby ..de • part of thi.
Code. Any reviaion. or replacementa of .aid aap. vb,n
duly entered, .ilned and filed with the City Recorder ••
authorized in Sub••etion 3 of chi. article, become part of
thi. Ordinance.
C. When the zonina of any are. i. chanl'eS by the City Council
in the -.nnel' pr••cribed in thi, Ordinance, the Kayor .hall
cau•• the official Zonin, Hap to be reviled .0 that it
accurately portray. I.id thAI••, and .han .ndon. 011 the Hap
.adjacent to •• id revi. ion the nu.ber of tbe ordinance by
Which the chan.. i. effected. provided that f.ilure to 10 re-
vi....id Hap ahall aot affect the validit,. of an,. lODe chance.
n.. Council ..,., from time to ti_, direct the replace_at of
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• aid.Zonina Map or any portion thereof which vould include
.11 lawful chance' of lone or city boundarie. to date. Such
map or portion thereof filed a. a replacement .hall.bear the
number of the ordinance authorilina the .ame cd .hall bear
detailed authenticated .ienature. of the Kayar and City
Recorder.
D. In .aking a determination where uncertaintie. exitt .. to
boundariel of any of the aforementioned Di.trict....hewn
on said District Map, the following rule••hall apply:
1. Where the di.trict boundarie. approximately follow .treet.,
alley. ,or highway.: In ca.u where di.trict boundariu
are indicated ., approxLaately followina the center line
or riaht-of-vay line of .treet" alley. or hiShvay., .uch
linea .han be con.trued to be .ueh di.trict bouadariu.
2. Vac.tion of public vay.: Whenever aDy .treet, alley or
other public way i. vacated in the .anner authorized by
lav, the Zonina Di.trict adjoinin~ each .ide of the .treet,
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.lley or public vay .hall b •• utoaatic.l1y .xtended to the 
center of'th. for.r richt-of ..... .,. .nd .11 of the .re. ineluded 
in the v.c.tion .h.ll then and henc.forth b. lubj.ct to .11 
recut_tion. of the ext.nded di.trict •• 
3. Where bound.ri •• approximately follow lot line.: In e •• e. 
where di.trict boOnd.rie. are indic.ted II 'pproxi .. t.ly 
followin, lot line., .uch lot line •• h.ll b. coni trued to be 
•• id bound.rie.. If. di.trict boundary divide •• lot into 
two or more eli.trict., the .ntire lot ,h.ll be pl.ced into 
the eli.trict th.t .ccounta for tb. IT •• t.r '1'" of the lot 
by .dju.t.ent of the eli.trict boundary • 
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SECTION 2
ZONING DISTRICT DEFINITIONS
2.100 R-l, Single-family Residential
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2.101
2.102
2.103
2.104
2.105
2.106
2.107
.Purpose.
Permitted Uses.
Conditional Uses.
Lot Requirements.
Height Requirements.
Parking.
Fenc•• , Wall., Hedges and Screen Plantings.
2.200 R-2, Multi-family Residential
2.201
2.202
2.203
2.204
2.205
2.206
2.207
2.208
Purpose.
Permitted Uses.
Conditional Uses.
Lot Requirements.
Signs.
Parking.
Fences, Walls, Hedges and Screen Planting.
si te Review.
2.300 R-3, Multi-family Residential
2.301
2.302
2.303
2.304
2.305
2.306
2.307
2.308
Purpose.
Permitted' Uses.
Conditional Uses.
Lot Requirements.
Signs.
Parking.
Fences, Walls, Hedges and Screen Plantings.
Site Review.
2.400 M-X, Mixed Use
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2.401
2.402
2.403
2.404
2.405
2.406
2.407
2.408
Purpose..
Permitted Uses.
Conditional Uses.
Residential Density.
Lot Requirements.
Signs .
Off-street Parking.
Special Development Requirements.
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2.500 (-I, General Commercial
2.501
2.502
2.503
2.50'
2.505
2.506
2.507
2.508
Purpose.
Permitted Uses.
Conditional Uses.
Lo~ Requirements.
Signs.
Fences, Walls, Hedges and Screen plantings.
Off-street Parking and Loading.
O~er Required Conditions.
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2.600 C-T, Cor.~ercial-TOurist
2,601
2.602
2.603
2.604
2.605
2.606
2.607
2.608
Purpose.
Permitted Uses.
Conditional Uses.
Parking.
Signs.
Landscaping.
Other Required Conditions.
si te Review.
2.700 L-I, Light Industrial
2.701
2.702
2.703
2.704
2.705
2.706
2.707
2.70S
2.709
Purpose.
Fermitted Uses.
Planning Commission Action.
Yard Requirements.
Landscaping and Maintenance of Gro~~ds.
Signs.
Off-stree~-Parking and Loading.
Other Required Conditions.
Site Revie......
2.800 I, Industrial
2.801
2.802
2.803
2.804
2.805
2.806
2.807
2.808
2.809
Purpose.
remitted Uses."
Plap~ing Commission Action.
Yard Requirements.
Landscaping and Maintenance of Grounds.
Signs. .
Off-street Parking and loading_
Other Required Conditions.
Si t.e Revie.....
2.900 BeG, Bear Creek Green~ay
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2.901
2.902
2.903
2.904
2.905
2.906
2.907
2.908
2.909
Purpose.
Pe~mitted Uses.
Concitional Uses.
Lot Requirements.
Height Limitations.
Signs. "
Fences, ~alls, Hedges and Screen Plantings.
Off-street Farking.
General Requirements.
ORDINANCE NO. G2Eb3
DRDINANCE AMENDING THE PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 506 BY ADDING TO
CT1DN 1.400 DEFINITIONS AND SECTION 2.102 PERMITTED USES, FOR MANU-
iACTUREO HOME REQUIREMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. •
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~~£REAS, ~he Phoenix Planning Co•• ission and City Council worked with
stitt to develop standards tor manutactured homes in the R-l, Single
ra. ilY Residential zoning district.
~H£REAS, ~he Phoenix Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
.hl pro~osal on November 26, 1990, and the City Council conducted a
;~bliC hearing on December 3, 1990, to accept public comments on the
?roposal; now, theretore,
!HE CITY OF PHOENIX ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS.
sIction 1. The Phoenix Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding "Hanu-
fictured Home" to 1.400, Definitions, and by adding to Section 2.102,
~nich is attached and by this reference incorporated herein as Exhibit
.~~; and ~hich is hereby made effective in the City of Phoenix from and
lfter J~nuary 1, 1591, which is the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 2. It is hereby adjudged that this ordinance is necessary for
the immediate preservation of the public health and safety of the
~~ople of the City of Phoenix. An emergency is declared to exist and
is ordinance shall be in full force and effective by January 1, 1991 .
•ssed and adopted by the City Council and signed by me in authentica-
tion t.hereof t.his 7th day ot January, 1991 .
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Attest:
:ltto Caster, Hayor
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J nes, City Recorder
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EXHIBIT "A"
OEFINI'r"!Ct\S
.~u(actured Home. A residential structure that Is priMarily factory
;lIilt with a Depart.ment ot Housing and Urban Development IHlJO) la.bel
,.rtlfying that the structure Is constructed In accordance with l.he
,ational Hanutactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act ot
19'4, as afTl~nded on August 22, 1981, and subsequent amendMents there-
.fur, it any."
'2.102 Permitted Uses
D. Manufactured homes on indiVidual lots, subject to the following
requirE;ments:
1. Th~ m=nutactured home must be multi sectional and enclose at
least l/eGG square feet and a minimum 24 toot width, not
including garage, carport, or eaves, and;
2. Hust be located not more than 12 inehes above grade en an
excavated and back-filled foundation style skirting that
encloses the perimeter of the structure with ~ither a cement
wall or concrete block, and;
3. Have a minimum roof slope of 3:12 with either composition wood
(shakes/shingles), or tile roof, and;
4. Have ~xt!rior siding consisting of wither painted or stained
wood, or aluminum or vinyl siding that is text~red to simulate
wood, and;
5. The manufactured home shall be certified by the manufacturer
to have an exterior thermal envelope meeting performance stan-
dards which reduce levels equivalent to the performance stan-
dards required of single family dwellings constructed under
the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010, and;
6. The manufactured home shall include an attached or detached
minimum one car ~nclosed garage, constructed to conform to the
style of the primary residence, including the general pattern,
sha?e, texture, and color of the dwelling, and;
7. The manufactured home shall be placed only on that portion of
a parcel that does not exceed a slope of 10\ prior to excava-
tion or filIon the parcel.~
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EXHIBIT "A"
2.100 R-l. Single-family Residential
2.101 Purpose.
To protect and stabilize the low-density character of existing single-family
home neighborhoods, while also providing opportunities for growth an~ the
development of new single-family home neighborhoods.
2.102 Permitted uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted on tax lots within
the R-l zoning district of Phoenix:
A. Single-family dwellings.
B. Mobile homes in subdivisions designed and approved
for such dwellings and consisting of a minimum of
two (2) acres.
C. Planned Unit Development, in accordance with Section 10.
2.103 Conditional uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted on a lot in
the R-l zoning district when authorized in accordance with Section 3:
A. More than one single-family dwelling, provided each dwelling
has a minimum of 6,000 square feet of lot area and an
unobstructed accessway of not less than fifteen (15) feet
in width to a public street.
B. Single-family attached dwellings on separate tax lots, but
attached along a common property line.
C. Schools, nursery schools, preschools and similar public or
private educational facilities.
D. Recreational facilities or areas, including parks and playgrounds
that.are open and available to the general public.
E. Public facilities, such as governmental buildings, utili~ies,
public service facilities or similar uses.
F. Churches and church schools.
G. Home occupations, in accordance with Section 17.
2.104 Lot Requirements.
The following lot development requirements shall be observed:
A. The minimum lot area shall be six thousand (6,OOO) square feet.
B. The front yard shall have a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet.
-C. Side yards shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, except ~~at a
corner lot abutting a public street shall be a minimum of
fifteen (15) feet.
D. The side yard opposite a single-family attached dwelling shall be a
minimum of ten (lO) feet, except that a side yard of a corner lot ,
abutting a public street shall be twenty (20) feet •
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E. The rear yard shall have a minimum depth of ten (10) feet for
a primary structure and five (5) feet for auxiliary structures,
such as garages, carports, sheds, etc.
F. The minimum lot width shall be fifty (50) feet.
G. Not more than forty percent (40\) of the total lot area shall be
covered by buildings in the R-l district. To determine lot
coverage, garages and carports are considered to be buildings,
but open patio areas intended for outdoor activities are not,
even if partially or totally covered.
M•. No dwelling unit, regardless of type or size, that is moved onto
a.lot in the City of Phoenix for residential purposes, shall be
occupied until it has been determined by the City Building Official
to be in COlll1J:'iallce with the current building or manufacturing code
for that type of dwelling unit.
2.105 Height Requirements.
No building or other structure shall be erected, enlarged,- or structurally
altered to exceed a height of two and one-half (2~) stories or thirty-five
(35) feet, whichever is less.
2.106 Parking.
A. Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each
dwelling in the R-l district, in accordance with Section 7, Parking.
B. All new residential construction, or. major renovation costing more
than fifty percent (50\) of the total assessed value of the property
and improvements, shall include all driveways and parking areas to
be finished with concrete, asphalt or similar solid material.
2.107 Landscaping, Fences and Walls.
A. All areas of a lot that are not occupied by structures, patios,
parking areas or other improvements shall be landscaped and
continuously maintained in a safe and attractive. manner, with
the exception of seasonal garden areas ~~at are temporarily out
of production.
B. All trees and shrubs shall be consistent with the requirements
of Section 6, Street Trees.
C. Fences, walls,·hedges or other screen planting shall not exceed
four (4) feet in height within the front yard setback area.
D. Fences, walls, hedges, or other screen planting shall not exceed
six (6) feet in height in any side or rear yard area.
E. Fence height shall be measured from the finished grade on ~~e
side having the highest elevation, or from the top of a reta~ng
wall, provided the wall does not extend'above the finished qrace.
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2.1.08 Signs.
A. Signs permitted in the R-I district include private residence
nameplates; political advertising for a candidate or ballot
measure; a sign advertising the property for sale, rent or lease;·
and temporary signs such as those .advertising a private garage
sale or similar activity.
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B. Signs not permitted in the R-l district include those advertising
a product or service; off-premise advertising for a business at
another location; and signs related to home occupations.
C. No sign in the R-l district shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet
in surface area, or thirty-two (32) square feet if a multL-sided sign.
o. No sign in the R-l district shall be constructed ot glass or other
material that might be hazardous or easily vandalized.
E. Signs in the R-l district shall not be roof-mounted or, if free-
standing, shall not extend higher than eight (S) feet above ground.
F. No sign st;<J~:!. il.c: ... de flashing, blinking, or moving lights, nor
shall any S~'311 ;r,c:;'ude horns, musical devices, recorded messages
or other audio or visual teature~ that may disturb the peace and
privacy of the neighborhood's residents.
2.200 R-2, Multi-family Residential
2.201 Purpose.
To provide for a suitable environment for family life at a slightly higher
density than permitted in the R-l district, and.to provide opportunities
for the development of attached housing, duplexes, and other alternatives
to the conventional single-family home that may better meet the financial
needs and market demands ·of Phoenix households.
2.202 Permitted Uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted on tax lots
within the R-2 zoning district of Phoenix:
A. Single-family. dwellings.
B. Single-family attached dwellings on separate tax lots, b~t
attached along a common property line.
c. Duplexes, subject to the square footage lot requirements of
Section 2.204 and Section 8, Site Review.
D. Mobile homes in subdivisions designed and
approved for such dwellings and consisting
of a minimum of two (2) acres.
E. Planned Unit Development, in accordance with Section 10.
2.203 Conditional Uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-2
district when authorized in accordance with section 3, Conditional Use
Permit Requirements:
A. Three-~~it structures (triplex), subject to the square footage
requirements of Section 2.204 and Site Review.
B. Schools, nursery schools, preschools and similar public or
private educational facilities.
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C. Recreational facilities or areas, including parks and playgrounds
that are open and available to the general public.
D. Churches and church schools.
E. Public facilities, such as governmental buildings, utilities,
public service facilities and similar uses.
F. Home occupations, in accordance with Section 17.
2.204 Lot Requirements.
The following 'lot development requirements shall be observed:
A. Minimum lot areas shall be as follow:
1. The minimum lot area in the R-2 district shall be five
thousand (5,000) square feet.
2. Single-family attached dwellings on separate lots shall have a
minimum of five thousand (5,000) square feet for each lot and
the dwellings shall be attached along the shared property line.
3. The minimum lot area for a duplex (two-family) structure shall
be eight thousand (8,000) square feet.
4. The minimum lot area for a triplex (three-family) structure
shall be eleven thousand (11,000) square feet.
B. Yard area setbacks shall be as follow:
1. The front yard area shall have a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet.
2. Side yards shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, except that a side
yard of a corner lot abutting a public street shall be fifteen
(15) feet.
3. The side yard opposite a single-family attached dwelling shall
be a minimum of ten (10) feet, except that a side yard of a
corner lot abutting a public street shall be twenty (20) feet.
4. The rear yard shall have a minimum depth of ten (10) feet for
a primary structure and' five (5) feet for an auxiliary structure
such as a garage, carport, shed, etc.
5. The minimum lot width shall be fifty (50) feet.
C. Not more than fifty percent (50') of the total lot area shall be
covered by buildings in the R-2 district. To determine lot coverage,
garages and carBPrts are considered to be buildings, but open patio
areas intended for outdoor activities are not, even if partially or
totally covered.
D. No dwelling unit, regardless of type or size, that is moved onto a lot
in the City of Phoenix for residential purposes, shall be occupied until
it has been determined by the City Building Offi~ial to be in compliance
with the current building or manufacturing code for that type of dwelling.
2.205 Height Requirements.
No building or other structure shall be erected, enlarged, or structu=ally
altered to exceed a height of two and one-half stories or thirty-five (35)
feet, whichever is less .
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2.206 Parking.
A. Two (2) off-street parking spaces ahall be provided for
each dwelling unit in the R-2 district and all other
Parking requirements shall be in conforMance with Section 7, Parking.
B. All new residential construction, or major renovation costing more
than fifty percent (50\) of the total assessed value of the property
and improvements, shall include all driveways and park~ng areas to
be finished with concrete, asphalt or similar solid material.
2.207 Landscaping, Fences and Walls.
The requirements pertaining to landscaping, fences and walls in the R-2
zoning district are the same as those required in Section 2.107 of the
R-l zoning district, with the following additions:
A. All trash cane, receptacles, dumpsters and outdoor storage areas
in the R-2 district shall be screened from public view by fencing,
landscaping, or other effective means.
2.208 Signs.
Sign requirements for the R-2 zoning district are the same as those
set forth in Section 2.108 for the R-l district.
2.300 R-3, Multi-family Residential
2.301 Purpose.
To provide opportunities for the development of such housing alternatives
as apartments, condominiums, and other types of housing that may be built
at higher densities th~n permitted in other residential districts and at
lower costs per dwelling unit. The R-3 districts are intentionally located
along arterial streets and near the downtown area for ease of access to
shopping, community faciliti~s, public transportation, "and other services
that make this district especially suitable for high-density hous~ng that
is particularly attractive to YOWlg married couples, single"persons, elderly
households, and" those without personal transportation.
2.302 Permitted Uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted on tax lots
within the R-3 zoning district of Phoenix:
A. Single-family dwellings.
B. Single-family attached dwellings on separate tax lots, but
attached along a common property line.
C. Duplexes (two-family), triplexes (three-family) and other
multiple-family structures within the density limitations
of this district.
D. Mobile homes in subdivisions designed and"
approved for such dwellings and consisting
of a minimum of two (2) acres.
E. Planned Unit Development, in accordance with Section 10.
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2.303 Conditional Uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-3
zoning district when authorized in accordance with Section 3, Conditional
Use Permit Requirements:
A. Churches and church schools.
B. Nursery schools, preschools and similar child care or
educational facilities.
C. Recreational facilities or areas, including parks and playgrounds,
that are open and available to the general p~lic.
D. Nursing and convalescent homes.
E. Hospitals and community health centers.
F. Public facilities, such as governmental buildings, utilities,
public service facilities or similar uses.
G. Mobile home parks, subject to the provisions of adopted mobile
home park development guidelines and standards.
H. Buildings exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height.
I. Home occupations, in accordance with Section 17.
2.304 Lot Requirements.
The following lot development requirements shall be obse~ed.
A. The minimum lot area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.
B. Single-family attached dwellings on separate lots shall have a
minimum of five thousand (5,000) square feet for each lot and
the dwellings shall be attached along the shared Froperty line.
C. The minimum lot area for a duplex (two-family) structure shall
be seven thousand (7,000) square feet.
D. The minimum lot area for any residential structure containing three
or more dwelling units shall be nine thousand (9,000) square feet
and the total development shall not exceed an overall density of
twenty-five (25) dwelling units per gross acre.
E. Yard"area setbacks shall be as follow:
1. The front yard area shall have a minimum depth of twenty (20) feet.
2. Side yards shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, except that a
"side yard abutting a public street shall be a minimum of
fifteen (15) ·feet.
3. The side yard opposite a single-family attached dwelling shall be
a minimum of ten (10) feet, except that a side yard of a corner
lot abutting a public street shall be twenty (20) feet.
4. The rear yard shall have a minimum depth of ten (10) feet for a
primary structure and five (5) feet for auxiliary structures such
as garages, carports, sheds, laundry rooms, recreational facilities,
game rooms, exercise rooms, and similar structures that are not used
as a part of the residential dwelling, or connected thereto.
5. The side and rear yard setback requirements shall be increased
by ten (10) feet for each ten (10) feet of building height over
thirty-five (35) feet.
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F. Not more than fifty percent (50\) of the total area shall be
covered by build~n9s in the R-) district. To determine lot coverage,
garages and carports are considered to be buildings, but open patio
areas intended for outdoor activities are not, even if partially or
totally covered.
G. No dwelling unit, regardless of type or size, that is moved onto
a lot in the City of Phoenix for residential purposes, shall be
occupied until it has been determined by the City Building Official
to be in compliance with the current building or manufacturing code
for that type of dw~lling unit.
2.305 Height Requirements.
Structures to a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet are permitted in
the R-3 zoning district. Structures exceeding thirty-live feet in height
~ust be approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with Section 3,
Conditional Use Permit Requirements.
2.306 Parking.
A. Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each
dwelling unit in a single-family, two-family, or three-family
residential structure.
B. One and three-fourths off-street parking spaces shall be provided
for each dwelling unit in a structure containing, or development
consisting of, four or more dwelling units.
C. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 7,
Parking, and all driveways and parking areas shall be finished
with concrete/ asphalt, or other similar solid material. Surfaces
of dirt, gravel, sand, grass or similar materials shall not be
approved.
2.307 Landscaping, Fences and Walls.
A. A site~obscuring solid fence of wood, mas~nry or other materials
shall be provided along all property lines that abut other privately
owned lands, or public lands other than street rights-of-way (front
yard areas excepted). The fence shall be a minimum of five (5)
feet in height and continuously maintained in a sound and attractive
manner.
B. Chain-link or other wire type fences may be approved by the Site
Review Board or Planning Commission, if supplemented by hedges,
vines, or other landscaping that will cover or effectively screen
the fence from view.
C. All setback areas not used for driveways or other uses shall be
.landscaped according to a landscaping/irrigation plan for ~~e entire
project, approved by the Planning Commission or Site Plan Review Board.
D. A minimum of thirty percent (30\) of the gross land area of ~~e
project shall be landscaped or maintained in natural open space.
Driveways, roads, and parking areas shall not be considered open
space. Pedestrian walkways, bikeways, outdoor living or patio
-areas l gardens, and outdoor recreational areaS or facilities
shall be included in the calculations of landscaped area.
E. All multiple-family projects, other than those that cater
exclusively to elderly residents, shall include a specific open
space outdoor area for the purpose of exercisB 1 ~lay or other
recreational activities for residents of the development •• This
area shall consist of a minimum of one thousand (1,000) square
fee~ or twenty (20) square feet per dwelling unit, whichever is
greater, and developments having fewer than ten (10) dwelling
units are exempt from this requirement.
F. All trct:,:; ClI,,:.! ~;:,:'.lbs shall be consistent with the requirements
of Section t.:, ;:;:.L'eet Trees.
G. Fence height shall be measured from the finished grade on the
side having the highest elevation, or from the top of a retaining
wall, provided the wall does not extend above the finished grade.
H. All trash cans, receptacles, dumpsters and outdoor storage areas
in the R-3 zoning district shall be screened from public view by
fencing, landscaping I or other effective means.
2.308 Signs.
Sign requirements for the R-3 zoning district are the same as those
set forth in Section 2.108 for the R-l district.
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ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO:
Section 2.100
Section 2.200
Section 2.300
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2.400 M-X. Mixed Use
2.401 Purpose
The M-X zoning district is intended to provide for flexibility in the types
and design of urban development in transitional areas between residential
and less restrictive districts and in locations that may be appropriate for
a mixture of residential and compatible non~residential develop~ent because
of the area's unique or unusual characteristics.
2.402 Permitted Uses
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The tollowing Are permitted uses in the M-X Eoninq district and, with the
exception ot lingle-family residences, all new conltruction i. aubjlct to
approval by the Site Review Board or City Planning Commission, in accordance
with Section B (Site Review) of the ZOning Ordinance.
A. Single-family dwellings.
B. Duplex.
C. Adult foster care facility.
architect/designer, engineer," planner,
real estate, contractor, and business/
D. Professional Offices, including:
accountant, attorney, insurance,
financial consultants.
E. Med~cal Office Uses, including: dentist, optometrist, physical therapist,
hypnotist, physician, or other practitioner of the healing arts.
F. Personal Service uses, including: barber shop·, beauty salon, .se1f-
service laundry, shoe repair, small appliance repair, and answe~ing se~vic
G. Photographic and art studios, excluding retail sales of supplies.
H. Accessory uses, including: off-street parking, signs, fences, storage
facilities, etc., that are necessary and appropriate for the reasonable
use of the property.
I. Plann~d Unit Developments, subject to the provisions of Section 10.
J. Other uses not specified above, if the. Planning Commission finds them
to be similar to and compatible with the uses listed above and
consistent with the purpose of this district.
2.403 Conditional Uses
The following uses may be permitted, subject to Section 3 requirements:
A. Multiple-family residential structures and uses, inclucing: apartments,
condominiums, rooming houses and boarding houses.
B. Nursing and convalescent homes.
C. Nursery schools, kindergartens, and day-care facilities.
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D. public. parochial, and private schools, including business, technical,
trade schools. or other similar facilities.
E. Governmental structures and uses, including: public parks, fire
stations, libraries, recreational facilities, storage facilities.
and other similar uses, excluding repair and maintenance shops.
F. Churches.
G. Non-pusiness, non-profit clubs, lodges, and fra~ernal organizations.
H. Animal hospitals, veterinary clinics; provided that all animals are
kept within the structure dnd not boarded for non-medical reasons.
I. Convenience market to serv~ the surrounding neighborhood.
J. Limit.~ manutacturing, provided all work i. done within a etructure
and any outdoor storage ot materials or products is not visible to
the public.
X. Public storage mini-warehouses.
L. Any combination of residential, commercial or industrial uses within
the same structure.
M. Off-street parking lots to serve properties outside the district.
N. Any permitted use that is subnrl.tted to the Planning Commission by
staff because of a potential for land use conflicts and the neec
for more extensive review with possible development conditions.
2.404 Residential Density
The density and development restrictions of the R-3, Multiple-family Residential
zoning district shall 'apply for any development other than single-family or
duplex residences.
2.405 Lot Requirements
A. Single-family and two-family residential dwellings shall .be.on lots
having a minimum of 5,000 square feet in area and a frontage of not
less than fifty feet on a public street. A lot having a width of
less than fifty feet or an. area of less than 5,000 square feet at the
time of the passage of this ordinance may be occupied by one single-
family dwelling and its accessory uses, provided all yard requirements
are obse,rved.
B. The minimum lot size for non-resident£al uses is the same as above.
C. Front Yard: The front yard shall have a minimum setback of ten feet
from the front property line, except that a twenty foot se~ack
shall be required for lots fronting on a non-arterial resicential
street.
D. Side Yards: There is no_required side yard setback, except when the
property abuts a residential use or a residential zoning district,
in which case there shall be a .minimum of ten feet for a build~ng
less than 25 feet in height and a 15 foot setback for a building
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E. Rear Yard: Same as requirements for side yards.
F. Lot Coverage: The maximum coverage by buildings And structures
shall be fifty percent of the total lot area. Required off-
street parking areas and landscaped areas are not considered
buildings or structures for these calculations.('{I-I<
2.406 Signs
Signs shall be permitted in the M-X zoning district as follows:
A. No signs are permitted for single-family or cwo-family residential
uses, nor for home occupations.
a. Temporary .iinl tor the 1.1. or 11'" of propitty ara permittld,
provided they do not exceed ten square teet 1n size, or twenty
square feet 1n the case of a two-sided sign.
c. Signs on non-residential property that fronts on a residential
street or in close proximity to a residential neighborhood shall
be for identification only, nonilluminated, no larger than ten
square feet in area or twenty square feet if a two-sided sign, and
shall be subject to approval at the Site Review process.
2.407 Off-street Parking
As provided in Section 7 (Parking), or as determined as needed by the Site
Review Board or Planning Commission.
2.408 Special Development Requirements
A. Any commercia1 or industrial development adjacent to a residential
use of any kind shall provide a solid wail or fence six feet in
height along the property line of the residential use.
B. Any residential development a~jacent to a commercial or industrial
use of any kind shall provide a solid wall or fence six feet in
height along the property line of the commercial or industrial use.
C. There shall be no emissions of odorous, toxic or noxious matter or
dust, nor noise or vibrations, in such quantities as to be readily
detectible from any point beyond the immediate property.
D.. Any business, service, repair, processing, storage or other non-
resid~n~ial use or activity abutting or facing a lot in a residential
zoning district shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building,
unless screened from the residential zone by a sight-obscuring fence
or wall at least six feet in height. No outdoor storage shall be
permitted within the front yard area.
E. Any use requiring four or more off-street parking spaces shall
provide for an off-street turn-around area to eliminate backing
onto the street.
F. Any development proposal, other than single-family residences, must
be accompanied by a landscaping plan showing trees, ground cover,
drainage, irrigation.system, and other information necessary for site
Review Board approval.
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G. Any outdoor lighting shall be directed onto the property and shall
not shine onto adjacent residential properties without written
consent of the affected property owner.
H. When abutting a residential use or' zoning district, or when across
A.n9n-arterial residential street from A residential zoning district,
.'proposed non-residential development in the M-X zone shall be
designed to be visually and aesthetically compatible with the
residential eharacter of the area, including bui~din9 size, height,
shape, building materials, colors, and landscaping. The development's
architectural design shall be aubmitted for approval by the Site
Review Board or Planning Commission.
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2.500 C-l, G~~ERAL CO~~ERCrAL
2.501 Purpose.
The purpose of the C-l district is to provide for the develop~ent of
the central business district and other centrally-located and easily
accessible co~ercial areas that are intended to accommodate a mixture
of retail businesses, services, and professional offices to serve the
genecdl commercial and retail needs of the community and surrounding areas.
2.502 Permitted Uses.
The following uses are permitted outright in the C-l district, subject
to Site Plan Review and other applicable development standards or code
requirements that might apply:
A. Professional and financial, including:
1. Banks and other financial institutions.
2. Accounting and bookkeeping_
3. Real Estate, escrow, title, and related property services.
4. Insurance, investment and financial counseling services.
5. Legal services.
6. Architects, engineers, surveyors and similar services.
7. Medical offices, out-patient clinics and similar services.
8. Business and Professional management services and counseling.
9. Photographic and art studios and galleries.
10. Television and radio broadcasting studio.
11. Corporate, professional or governmental offices.
B. Personal Services, incl~~in9:
1. Barber and beauty shops.
2. Tailor shops.
3. Shoe repair shops.
4. Self-service laundry.
5. Small appliance repair.
6. Locksmith.
7. Personal or group counseling services.
8. Photo processing pick-up booth.
9. Travel agency.
10. Taxicab dispatch office.
11. Ambulance and other emergency services.
12. Taxidermist.
13. Photocopy services and commercial printing shops.
14. Elec., plumbing, heating, air-cond., and related services.
15. Art and music schools or instruction classes.
16. Non-industrial business or vocational schools.
17. Physical fitness, martial arts, and body conditioning center or club.
18. Clubs and organi~tional meeting ~acilities.
19. Mortuary.
20. Hotels and motels.
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21. f~~:.i~~~c a~d ~otor vehicle upholstery shops.
22. Privdte dod public pdcking lots.
2). Automobile service stdtions.
24. Xinor duto repair services. excluding pdint shops.
c. Retail soles, service and rental. including:
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Depar~ent stores.
Variety stores.
Furniture.
Drugs, health foods and vitamins.
Health and physical fitness equipment.
Sporting goods.
Books and stationery.
Office supplies.
Gifts and notions.
Audio. including records, tapes and related equipment.
Video, including tapes and related equipment.
Computers and r@!ated equipment and software.
Small appliances.
Delicatessen.
Pastry or confectionery.
Retail bakery and dough-nut shop.
Meat, poultry, fish and seafood.
Dairy products.
Conv~nience market.
Supermarket (food sales primarily).
Glass' mirrors.
Major appliances.
Hardward and home improvement centers.
General apparel, including footwear.
Specialty apparel.
Jewelry.
Clocks and watches.
Bicycles and related equipment.
Hobby and crafts and related supplies.
F~ric. yarn and general sewing supplies.
Indoor florist and garden supplies.
Paint and related equipment.
Home/office furnishings, other than major furniture items.
Leather goods and luggage.
Pet supplies, including small animal sales within enclosed structure.
Photographic and art supplies, including framing services.
Cleaning and janitorial supplies and equipment.
Wallcoverinq, floorcovering, curtains, and similar products.
Electrical and plumbing supplies.
Heating and air conditioning equipment.
Second hand store, excluding outdoor and automotive sales.
Pawn shop.
Antique shop.
Monument sales and inscription service.
Automotive parts sales, excluding outdoor sales.
Marine equipment, excluding boats and outdoor sales.
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Sit-down restaurants (without alcoholic beverages).
Oinn~r houses lincluding alcoholic beverages with Council dpproval).
Drive-in dnd wdlk-in fdst food establishments.
Dough-nut shops.
Other specialty food sales, including cdtering service~.
Mobile food vendors (with site pldn approval and consent of prop.
Movie theater (indoor).
Bowl ing lanes.
Ice or roller skating ri~k.
Dancing facilities, othei than those serving alcoholic beverages.
Billiard/pool center.
video game arcade or similar amusement center.
Miniature golf course.
Museum, gallery, or other display facilities.
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E. Planned Unit Development in accordance with Section 10.
P. Apartments or other residential uses, if located above permitted
commercial uses.
2.503 Conditional uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the C-l
district only when authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance
with the Conditional Use Permit requirements of Section 3:
A. Automobile, truck and boat sales lots (new or used).
B. Motor homes, campers, trailers, and other recreational vehicles sales
or rental lots.
C. Mobile home sales-lots.
D. Car Welsh.
E. Major automotive repair, including body/fender, motors, transmissions,
auto painting and battery service.
F. Tire sales and repair, excluding recapping and manufacturing.
G. Heavy equipment sales and rental.
H. Government and utility buildings and structures, other than offices.
I. Feed, seed, and ~uel sales.
~. Outdoor sales of wood, stone, tile. masonry, or other hardware products.
K. Animal hospital (veterinary clinic) within enclosed building.
L. Lounge, bar, or tavern (individually or in conjunction with a
restaurant, dinner house, club, meeting hall, dance hall, or other facilityJ~
M. Any use listed as a Mpermitted use M, but that includes outdoor
sales or storage of products or merchdodise.
N. A.ny "permitted use M that is not typical of that type of use, and t.hat.
is referred by staff or City Council to t.he Planning Commission for review.
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Co~mission to be simildr and compatible with the above uses.
E. Lot Coverage:
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2.504 Lot Regui rements.
A. Lot Arecl : 5,000 sq. ft. minimum.
B. Lot Widt.h: SO ft. minimum
c. Lot Depth: 100 ft. minimum
O. Setbacks from property lines:
1. Front Yard Setback: No setback required.
2. Side Yard Setback: No s~tback required. except when abutting
any residential zoning dist.rict in which
case a setback of at least ten, (10) feet
shall be required.
3. Rear Yard Setback: No setback required, except when abutting
any residential zoning district in which
case a setback of at least ten (10) feet
shall be required.
No minimum requirement.
2.505 Signs.
A. One {ll free-standing sign is permitted, not to exceed 100 square
feet in area and not to exceed 35 feet in height, measued from
the finish grade at the sign's support structure.
B. Additional signs may be flush-mounted against the building, provided
such signs do not exceed a total aggregate area of 200 square feet.
c. Signs painted'directly onto the building without a physical frame
shall be measured to include the total area oC.the message, log-a, _border
other pictures or symbols, or combinations thereof, not to exceed a
total aggregate area of 200 square feet.
D. No sign shall extend above the roofline of any building.
E. No sign shall be directly attached to any tree, hedge, or other
vegetation, but shall have its own structural support to the ground.
2.506 Fences, Walls, Hedges and Screen Plantings.
A. Any fences, walls, hedges or screen plantings located in a C-l
district shall not exceed three feet in height in any front yard
area, nor six feet in any side or rear yard area.
2.507 Off-street parking and loading.
A. Off-street parking and loading areas shall be provided in accordance
with the requirements of zoning Ordinance Section 7, "parking-.
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2.601 Purpose.
The purpose of the C-T district is to provide opportunities for the
development of a variety of commercial uses with emphasis on the
locational needs of tourist-related businesses and services to the
traveling public and particularly in the vicinity of the Interstate
5 Freeway interchange to maximize convenience and visibility.
2.602 Permitted Uses.
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The following uses are permitted outright in the C-T district, subject
to Site Plan Review and other applicable development standards or code
requirements thdt might apply:
A. Tourist accommodations, including:
1. Hotels.
2. Motels.
3. Recreational Vehicle Parks.
4. Meeting/convention facilities.
B. Eating and drinking, including:
1. Restaurants and dinner houses (with or without alcoholic beverages).
2. Lounge or bar, when included within a hotel, motel, or restaurant.
3. Convenience market.
4. Dough-nut shop or bakery for on-site sales.
S. Drive-in or walk-in fast food establishment.
6. Delicatessen.
7. Specialty food outlets.
8. Pastry or confectionery.
C. Entertainment or recreation. including:
1. Movie theater.
2. Billiard or pool center.
3. Miniature golf course.
4. Museum.
S. Art or Photography gallery.
6. Entertainmen~or recreational facilities related to a hotel, motel,
or recreational vehicle park that are intended primarily or
exclusively for their quests.
D. Commercial sales, service and rental, including:
1. Gifts and notions, including souvenir items.
2. Specialty apparel:
3. Jewelry.
4. TOurist-oriented convenient shopping centers containing any of the
uses listed in Section 2.602 and other uses which the Planning
Commission determines to be si.lnilar to and compatible with the
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(d) Bdlcher d~d bc~uty shops.
(b) Tdilor and shoe repdlir shops.
(e) Self-service laundry.
(d) Photo processing pick~up booth.
fe) Travel dgency. or other tourist informdtion services.
(f) Physicd! fitness or body conditioning facilities dod spas.
E. Planned Unit Development in accordance with Section 10.
2.603 Conditional Uses.
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the C-T
district only when authorized by the Planning Commission in .dccordance
with the Conditional Use Permit requirements of Section 3:
A. Campgrounds. picnic areas, and similar outdoor fdcilities.
8. Recreational vehicle sales. rental, or service businesses.
C. Automobile service stations, including minor repair and parts.
D. Temporary or short-term uses that do not conform to the requirements
of this district, but that ~ill provide for a public need or service
for a specified period of time. if determined by the Planning Commission
to be compatible with other uses permitted in this district.
E. Any use listed as a "permitted use". but that includes outdoor sales or
storage of products or merchandise.
F. Other uses not specified above which are determined by the Planning
Commission to be similar and compatible with the above uses and
with the purpose of this district.
1- Front Yard Setback: 20 ft. minimum.
2. Side Yard Setback: 10 ft. minimum.
20 ft. minimum when abutting • public street.
3. Rear Yard Setback: 10 ft. minimum.
E. Lot Coverage: No requirements.
2.605 Signs.
A. All signs located within 660 feet of the right-of-way of Interstate 5
and U.S. Highway 99 may be subject to the standards and requirements
of the Stdte of Oregon. In any case involving a conflict between the
City dnd State sign standards. the more restrictive shall apply.
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B. One free-standing s1go is permitted for edch tax lot or for each parcel,
which 1s considered to be two or more contiguous tax lots in the same
ownership. A tree-standing sIgn shall be no higher than thirty-five
(35) teet, as measured trom the finish grade to the highest part of the
sign. The total visible area of the sign shall not exceed 200 sq. ft.
C. Rooftop signs shall be no larger than 200 sq. ft. and shall extend no
higher than ten (10) feet above the highest part of the roof.
D. Additional signs may be flush-mounted against a building, provided
such signs do not exceed a total aggregate area of 200 sq. ft., or
ten percent of the building's exterior wall surface on which the
signs are attached, whichever is greater.
E. Signs painted directly onto the building without a physical frdme
shall be measured to include the total area of the message, logo, border
other pictures or symbols, or combinations thereof, not to exceed a
total aggregate area of 200 square feet.
F. No sign shall be directly attached to any tree, hedge, or other
vegetation, but shall have its own structural support to the
ground or to a building.
2.606 Fences, walls, hedges and screen plantings.
A. Any fences, walls, hedges or screen plantings located in a C-T
district shall not exceed three feet in any front yard area, nor
six feet in any side or rear yard area.
2.607 Off-street parking and loading.
A. Off-street parking and loading areas shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements of ZOning Ordinance Section 7,
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C-H. COMMERCIAL-HIGHWAY
Purpose.
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The purpose of the C-H district is to provide opportunities for the
development of "heavy commercial" uses, including light manufacturing
and processing businesses, as well as other compatible land uses that
are best suited to a major highway location for ease of access and
visibility, but that are less suited to the retail and business
environment of the central business district.
Permitted Uses.
The following uses are permitted outright in the C-H district, subject
to Site Plan Review and other applicable development standards or code
requirements that might apply:
1. Auto parts, retail and wholesale.
2. Automotive and furniture upholstering_
3. Automotive repair, including body shops, transmissions,
mufflers, and similar services, with the exception of painting.
4: Appliance sales and service.
5. Electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and related
sales and service.
6. Photocopying and printing services and supplies.
7. Automobile service stations. .--
8. Truck and heavy equipment sales and serVice.
9. Business and vocational schools.; including industrial.
10. Furniture refinishing and assembling.
11. Furniture sales and rental, including office, medical, and
other special purpose furniture.
12. Animal hospital (veterinary clinic) within enclosed structure.
13. Food and dairy products outlets and distribution facilities.
14. Glass- and mirror sales and service.
15. Hardware and home improvement center within enclosed structure.
16. Bicycle sales and service.
17. Motorcycle, snowmobile and other small engine sales and service.
18. Florist and garden supplies.
19. Nursery, including outdoor sales of plants and landscaping supplies.
20. Paint and related equipment sales, service and rental.
21. Cleaning and janitorial supplies.
22. Wallcovering, floorcovering, curtains, and similar products.
23. Military surplus, except motor vehicles and explosives.
24. Second hand store, within enclosed structure.
25. Antique store.
26. Pawn shop.
27. Monument sales and inscription services.
28. Marine equipment sales and service, except outdoor boat sales.
29. Feed, seed and fuel sales, within enclosed structure.
30. Mini-warehouses for personal storage.
31. Government and utility buildings and structures, with exception
of maintenance yards.
2.654 Lot requirements.
A. Lo~ Area: 10,000 sq.tt. minimum.
B. Lot width: 50 ft. minimum.
C. Lot Depth: 100 ft. minimum.
D. Setbacks trom property linea:
1. Front Yard Setback: 5 ft. minimum to parking lot.
20 ft. minimum to buildings.
2. side Yard Setback: 5 ft. minimum.
10 ft. minimum when abutting a public street.
3. Rear Yard Setback: 10 ft. minimum.
E. Lot Coverage: No requirement.
2.655 Signs.
A. All signs located within 660 feet of the right-of-way of Interstate 5
and u.s. Highway 99 may be subject to the standards and requirements
of the State of Oregon. In any case involving a conflict between the
City and State sign standards, the more restrictive shall apply.
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B. One free-standing sign is permitted for each tax lot or for each
parcel, which is considered to be two or more contiguous tax lots
in the same ownership. A free-standing sign shall be no higher
than thirty-five (35) feet, as measureafrom 'the finish grade to
the highest part of the sign. The total'visible area. of the sign
shall not exc~ed 200 sq.ft. (400 sq. ft. when both sides of a. two-
sided sign are combined), not including support structures.
C. Rooftop signs are prohibited in the C-H district and no sig~ that
is attached to a building shall extend above the highest point of
the structure or roofline.
D. Wall or other flush-mounted signs are unrestricted in number, provided
such signs do not exceed a total aggregate area of 200 sq.ft" or ten
percent of the building's total exterior wall surface on which the
signs are attached or painted, whichever is greater.
E. Signs painted directly onto the building without a physical frame
shall be measured to include the total area of the message, logo, border
other pictures or symbols. or combinations thereof, not to exceed a
total aggreg;te "~rea of 200' squar;-feet, or ten percent of the
building's total exterior wall surface, whichever is g~eater.
F, No sign shall be directly attached to any tree, hedge, or other
vegetation. but shall have its own structural support to the
ground or to a building.
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C. It .hall be the rupoll.ibility of the property ovner to contain
and diapo.e of dr.in.ge re.utting from development of the property.
2.608 Site Review
Refer to Section 8, "Site Review."
2.700 L-I, Light Indu.tri.l
2.701 Purp0le
To provide opportunities for the economic development of the community,
not to disturb or caule a deterioration of the environment· or livability by
the siting of the industrial property. The district is intended to provide
for the location of heavier commercial and light industrial uses.
2.702 Permitted U.e.
The following ule. and their acce••ory uae. are permitted outright:
A. Printing. publi.hing and bookbinding.
B. Sign manufacture and repair.
C. Manufacture of electric, electronic or optical inltruments
or devices.
D. Manufacture of artificial limba, denturel, hearing aidl,
surgical in.tru.enta and drellinga. and other device. employed
by' th~ medical and dental profeuionl.
E. Buildine of .arine ~lea.ure cra~t.
F. Carpenter .hop.
C. Coin machine manufacture and repair.
H. Administrative 'educational and other related activities and
facilitie. i~ conjunction with a permitted uae.
I. Scient~fic reaearch or experimental development of materials,
methods, or product •• includine engineering and laboratory research.
J. Light fabrication and repair .hops .uch aa blackamith, cabinet.
electric motor, heating, m.chine ••heet metal, uphol.tery, welding,
auto body, and luto and truck repair.
X. Mini warehoule, ~old atorage and ice manuflcture.
L. Assembly, manufacturing, or preparation" of articlea and .erchan-
diae from the following previously prepared types of .aterials:
bone, canvas, cellophane, cloth. cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur,
glass, hair, horn, lacquer, leather, paper, plastics, precious
metals or stones, .hell textiles, tobacco, wax, wood (excluding
sawmills or voodworking shops), yarna and paint not employing a
boiling pro~ess.
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H. Manufacture of fiaurine. and pottery of .i.llar ceramic product.
u.inl only previously pulverized clay.
N. Manufacture of mu.ie.l in.trument., noveltie., rubber or met.l
.t.mp•• toy•.
O. Office. appurtenent to and .erving permitted u.e •.
P. Public utility building. and y.rd•.
Q. Other ule•• imil.r to tho.e li.ted .bove, which are con.i.tent
with the purpo.e of the Light Indu.tri.l Zone and.will not have
e detriment.l effect upon neighboring uae., ¥here permitted by the
Pl.nning Commi•• ion .fter written application.
R. U.e. ell.tom.rily incident.l to .ny of the above u.e., iDcludinl
the u.u.l .cce••ory building., luch II incidental .tor.ae f.cili-
tie. and the like, providina they _eet .11 requirement. cont.ined
herein.
s. The follovinl u.e. mu.t be reviewed and approved by the P1anninl
Commi•• ion:
1. Stone .cnument -.nufacture.
2. K.nufacture and proce•• ing of food product•.
3. Any development adjoining or adjacent to a re.idential
zona, .hall be reviewed and approved by the Plennin&
tommi•• ion.
4. luildin&. ~r combination. of buildinl' over lS,OOO
.quare feet.
Planned development a, per Section 10.
Plenninl Commi •• ion Action
T.
2.703
cont'dVibration
B. The
the
I.
2.
Upon receipt of a conditional u.e permit application, the PlanniDI Com-
Mi •• ion .hall hold a public hearing in accord.nce with conditional u.e
pe~it procedure to con.ider the indu.trial u.e application. To ,rant an
indu.trial conditional u.e permit, the Planninl Cammi•• ion .hall determine
the followin,:
A. The propo.ed u.e will not ~terially detract from the .urrounding
.rea or be detrimental to adjacent l.nd or u.e•.
prope.ed u.e will cau.e no environmental hard.hip. within
community, including but not limited to:
Noise
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3. Odor
4. Smoke
5. Clare
6. Vitual bliCht
C. Adequate Off-Itreet
8tandard•.
parkinl if provided with acceptable de.ian
rear ylrd..ide yard or
lot width.
There 'hall be no aaxLaua lot coverace by • buildin. or
buildiDI"
In the Liaht Indultrial Zone. the maxi~ buildinl or Itructural
heicht .h.ll b. thirty-five (35) feet.
Landlcapins and Maintenance of Croundl
E.
B.
C.
D.
2.705
D. Appea:l.: The applicant may' appeal. dad. ion of ' the Planning
Commie. ion to the City Council. An appeal mUlt be filed in
writing within 1~ daye after the deei.ion of the Plannina Commi•• ion.
The Council ,hall then hold. public hearine •• pre.cribed by the
OrelOft Reviled Statute. prior to renderine • dlei.ion on luch aD
appeal.
2.704 Yard Requirementa
.The followinC lot requirement••h.ll be ob.ervld.
A. Front yard: The front yard ,h.ll have. depth of not Ie•• thaD
twenty (20) feet.
Side yard: No aini-ua
No .ini.ua lot area or
A. Propertiel abuttiul relidentially zoned propertiel Ihall
provi~e and aaintain a denle everlreen landlcape buffar,
which attainl a mature heiaht of at leaat lix (6) feet, ex-
cludiol front letback or luch other acreeninl aethode or .ealurel
al prelcribed by the Plsnninl Commielioa durina the aite review
procell.
I. Any open area a&jacent to .treet. and tho.e abuttin. ra.identially
zoned properti•••h.ll be effective••1 determined by tha Plannina
Commi•• ion. landacapins and other yarde and UDu.ed property .hall
be maintained al not to be • nui.ance or • hazard to any propertiel
adjacent to the Licht Indu.trial Zooe.
C. Exterior light ins .hall be Ihielded fr~ abuttina relidenti.l ZODe•.
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2.706 Sisn.
A. In the Li.ht Indu.trial Zone. one free .tandina .iCO. with
minimum 10 feet •• tback not exceed ina tventy-five (25) feet
in heiaht .h,ll be allowed. No .im .h.ll be more than forty-
five (45) .quare faet in .ize.
B. Sian. placed flat 1.linlt building. ,h,ll not extend beyond
the io~f linea nor parapet vall, nor exceed thir~y-tvo (32)
.quare feet in .ize.
C. Sign. ,hall not be internally illuminated when adjacent or
.b~ttinl a re.identi.l zone.
D. Sim' ,hall not be of the fl.'hinl liaht type.
2.707 Off-Street Parkin, and Loadins
Each .pplication f~r.indu.tri.l con.truction whether it i. nev eon.truc-
tion or an.axpan.ion of an exi.tina plant .hall be CIU" for the .pplicant
to'pro~ide .ufficiant off-.treet parking to accommodate the entire plant
incfudin. , but Do't liaiited to eaployee parkin., viaitor parkin. and tl"\lck
parkin.. The followin. are the indu.trial plrkin. requ~r...ftt.:
. A. 'Off-atreet p~rkin. ahall be provided at the ra,te of one (1)
.pace per employee per ~ximum .hilt plu. one (1) apace for
.ev~ry SOC'feet of retail .ervice area with ~ractional 'pace. to
be' rounded off to the pext whole number and there ahall be one (1)
off-atreet ioadina zOne for every 20,000 aq~are feet of.build-
ine area or c~bination of building. with fraetional 'pace. to
be rounded off to the next Whole number.
I. All off-.treet parking and load ina area••hall be covered with
• minUDum ot tva inches of Cl••• I ••ph.ltic concrete over
approved ba.e to be approved by the City Engineer in accord
with.fea.onable encineerina atandard•.
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C. No parking .h·d1 be in the required front yard area.
2.708 Other Required Conditioo.
Condition. required of all u.e. in the Lilht lndu.trial Zone:
A. Any ~e or portion thereof cau.inl noi.e or vibration or pro-
ducina inten.e heat or glare .hall be perfo~d in .uch a .anner
a. not to create a nui.ance or hazard to any property adjacent
to the Light lndu.trial Zone.
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B. There .h.ll be no emi •• ion. of ordorou., toxic or noxicu.
matter or du.t, in luch qu.ntitie. II to be readily detee-
tible from Iny point out. ide the Lilht Indu.tri.l Zone .0 ••
to produce a public nui,.nee or h.%.rd.
C. All material., including waate••h.ll be .tored and .11 around.
maintained, in a manner which will not attract or .id the prop-
agation of in.ect. or rodent. or create a health hazard.
D. All businels. services, repair, proce"ing, Itorage or merchan-
di.e di.pl.y .butting or facing a lot in a re.identi.l zone .h.ll
be conducted wholly within an enclo.ed buildinl, unle•••creen-
ed from the re.identi.l zone by • ,iaht ob.curina hedle. wall
or fence permanently •• int.ined and at 1e•• t .ix (6) feet in
heiaht. (excludin, front aetback).
E. Acceaa pointa from a public atreet to properties in the Light
Indu.trial Zone .hall be .0 located a. to minimize traffic con-
ge.tion on arterial. and to avoid direct ina traffic onto local
acce•••treet. of a primarily re.idential character.
F. The open .torace of .ateri,l. and equipment i. permitted under
the following condition only:
1. The .tored material or equipment i. not vi.ible from the
property 'abutting the Light Indu.trial Zone.
2. The stored material or equipment i. not visible from the
.treet in fro.t of the "permitted ule.
2.709 Site Review
llefer to lection 8. "Site Review!'
2.800 I I Indu8trial
2.801 Purpose
Refer to 2.701 of Ligbt Industrial designation.
2.802 Permitted Use8
An Industrial application must be reviewed and approved by the
full Planning Commission. Any Indu.trial facility not listed in
Light Industrial will be considered for Indultrial. except for
the following areas of ule (not to be con.idered in any case):
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A. Abattoir
a. Acid manufacture
C. Cement, lime, Iyp.um or pla.ter-ot-P.ri. m.nuf.cture
D. ni.till.tion of bone.
E. Explo.ives, manuf.cture or .toraae
F. Fat rendering
C. Fertilizer manufaeture
H. Carbage, off.l or dead .nimal reduction or dumping
1. Gil manuf.cture
J. Glue ••nuf.cture
k. Petroleum refl"in,
L. 'Smeltin. of tin, copper, &inc. or iron or••
H. Stock yard.
N. T .nnery
O. Stor'ae or bailin. of 1"1', paper, iron or junk
P. U•• d car junk .re.
Planned development will b. allowed II per Seeion 10.
2.803 PI.nnins Co•• i •• ion Action -
Refer" to 2.703 of tight Indu.tri.l dellen.tion.
~~804 Yard Requirement.
Refer to 2.704 of Light Indu.trial deliln.tion.
2.805 Land.c.pin. and Klintenanc. of Ground.
Refer to 2.705 of Licht Indu.trial de.ilnation .
.1.:..806 Siaft.
Refer to 2.706 of Li,ht Indu.trial de.ianation.
2.807 Off-Street Parking and Loadins
RefeT to 2.707 of Lisht Indu.trial delisnation.
2.808 OtheT Required Condition.
Refer to 2.708 of Light Industrial delignation.
2.809 Site Review
Refer to Section 8, "Site Review.'t
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DRAFT
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
TO ADO BEAR CREEK GREENWAY DISTRICT
2.900 BCG, Bear Creek Greenway
2.901 Purpose
TO provide for environmental preservation and limited cevelopment within
the portion of the Sear Creek Green.....ay that lies within the City limits and
urban growth boundary of Phoenix. The district is intended to protect the
publio hlalth .n4 •• tlty, pr••,rVI the nAtural environment ot the Blar Creek
corridor, encourage the implementation of the Bear Creek Greenway Plan,
provide for limited recreational uses, and ensure the continued preservation
of fish and wildlife habitat within the riparian environment of the creek.
2.902 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the BOG zoning district:
A. Public parks And nature st"udy areas."
B. Paths and trail systems for the use of pedestrians, bicyclists,
and equestrians, but not including motorized vehicles.
C. Uses or structures that are customarily appurtenant to a permitted
use, such as off-street parking, maintenance. buildings, etc.
2.903 Conditional Uses
The following uses may be conditionally permitted in the· BeG zoning district,
in accordance wi~h the provisions of Section 3 of the ZOning Ordinance:
A. Recreational or itream-oriented taoilities or activities that
the Planning Commission may find to be compatible with the
. purpose of this section and with the Bear Creek Greenway Plan.
B. Public or municipally-owned facilities that the Planning Commiss~on
determines to be compatible with the purpose of this section.
C. Agricultural uses other than livestock.
D. Mining or aggregate removal.
2.904 Lot Requirements
The area included in this zoning district is in public ownership, or proposec
for public acquisition. No minimum lot requirements are necessary for the
types of development that might occur within this district .
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2.905 Height Limitations
Any structure proposed to exceed fifteen (15) feet in height shall be
subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
2.906 Signs
S1gns shall be permitted for identification, information, or direction only.
In no case shall a sign be permitted that advertises products or services
of any kind. All signs shall be designed for maximum visual and aesthetic
compatibility with the Greenway environment and are subject· to Planning
Commi.sion review and approval.
2.907 Fences, Walls, Hedges and Screen Plantings
Physical improvements that are obviously man-made and would impair the free
movement of people or wildlife within the Greenway are discouraged, but may
be permitted when required to solve a specific problem or serve a special
purpose, and when designed to be visually and aesthetically compatible with
tne Greenway environment. Any fence, wall, hedge, or screen planting is
subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
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2.908 Off-street Parking
Off-street parking shall be required as a part of any recreational or other
facil~ty that could reasonably be expected to generate" automobile trips "or "
require automobile access. The number of parking spaces will be determined
by the Planning 9Ommi8sion on the basi. of statistical or other evidence
provided by City .taff or the epplicant.
2.909 General Requirements
The area designated on the Comprehensive Plan map and Zoning Map of the C~ty
of Phoenix as Bear Creek Greenway shall be preserved to the maximum extent
"practicable in its natural condition. No person, firm, br corporation, whether
public or private, shall cause or permit any excavation, fill, stream diversion,
removal of vegetation, or other alteration of the natural environment of ~~e
Greenway, nor encroach upon any part thereof with buildings, fqotings, retaining
walls, bridges, piers, abutments, dams, diversion weirs, rip-rap, or any other
physical feature without first securing the express written consent of the
Phoenix Planning Commission. Application for such consent shail be made in
writing and any conditions of approval shall be based on the purposes of L~is
.
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(PROPOSED AMENDMENT)
SECTION 3
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
3.100
3.200
3.300
3.400
3.500
3.600
3.700
3.800
3.900
Purpose
Authority
Application Procedure
Existing Conditional Uses
Action & Criteria
Conditions & Restrictions
Appeal
Effect
Violation, Revocation of Permit
3.100 Purpose. Conditional uses, as listed in each of the
zoning district descriptions of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance,
may be permitted, subject to the granting of a conditional use
permit by the City Planning Commission. Because of'their
unusual characteristics, variety of types or designs, or the
special characteristics of the areas in which they may be
located, conditional uses require special consideration 50 that
they may be properly located with respect to the objectives of
the City's codes and plans, and with respec~ to their potential
impact on surrounding properties.
3.200 Authority. The Phoenix Planning Commission shall have
the authority. to approve, approve with conditions, diiapprovo,
or revoke conditional use permits, subject to the provisions of
this section.
3.300 Application Procedure. A property owner or any interested
person may make application for a conditional use permit in the
manner prescribed by the City and on forms provided for that
purpose. Such application shall be accompanied by a legal
description of the property affected, site plans as required
by Section 8, and an application fee in the amount established
by the City Council. No part of the application fee shall be
refundable.
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that were in
.
ordinance shall
th~y pertain to
of the structure.
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3.400 Existing Conditional Uses.
A. Uses that are classified as conditional uses in the
zoning district in which they are located and
existence prior to the effective date of this
conform to the requirements of this section as
any change in the use, lot area, or alteration
B. Uses that are classified as conditional uses in the
zoning district in which they are located shall obtain a conditional
ule permit for any ".u~.t.nt1al alteratiQn", whioh includes any
modification to the use, structure(s), or premises which will change
the use, increase the i~tensity of the operation, increase the floor
area or the space occupied by the use, or which is likely to result
in an increase in noise, odors, traffic, dust or other potentially
adverse im~acts on abutting properties or on the ne~ghborhood.
Alterations that are found to be not substantial by .the City planner
or Planni~g Commission, will be permitted without the necessity of
a new conditional use permit application.
3.500 Action & Criteria.
A. Before a conditional use permit is granted, it shall be
considered at a properly advertised public h~aring before the
Planning Commission, with all property owners within a two hundred
foot radius of. the sUbject tax lot(.) being notified individually
by mail of the hearing.
B. The Planning Commission may. gr~nt a conditional use
permit when it has found that the establishment, maintenance, or
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operation of the use applied for will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working
in the surrounding neighborhood and will not be detrimental or
injurious to the property and improvements in the neighborhood
or to the general welfare of the City.
c. The Planning Commission shall render a decision within
sixty (60) days of the filing of a complete applic~tion. The
decision of the Planning Commission shall be final, unless
appealed to the City Council.
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3.600 Conditions & Restrictions. In permitting a conditional
use permit, the Planning Commission may impose, in addition to
those regulations and standards expressly specified in t~is code,
other conditions found necessary to protect the best interests of
the surrounding property or neighborhood, or the City. Such
conditions may include the following:
(A) Adjustments to the lot size or yard requirements as
needed to best accommodate the proposed use, provided
lots or yard areas are not made smaller. than the
minimum dimensions, as stated for the zoning district.
(B) Increasing street widths to accommodate traffic volumes
or parking needs of the proposed use.
(C) Controlling the locations and number of vehicular
access points to the property.
(D) Requiring additional parking or loading areas.·
(E) ~imiting the number and size of signs.
(F) Limiting the coverage or height of buildings when needed
to prevent obstruction to views and reduction of light
and air to adjacent properties.
(G) Requiring minor structural modifications when necessary
to reduce noise or glare and to ensure that the develop-
ment will be in character with the surrounding area.
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lH) Requiring landscaping or usable recreational open space
in the case of a rnulti-family'or'mobile home.park devel-
opment to provide for the residents' recreational.needs
and to ensure an· attractive development.
(X) Requiring pUblic improvements, such as street widening,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, public water and sewer lines,
storm drains, and street li~htin~ in accordance with
City standards and improvement policies.
3.700 Appeal. The applicant or any other interested person may
appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to the Cit~ Council.
The appeal must be filed in writing within ten (10) days after
the applicant has been notified of the Planning Commission's
decision. The City Council shall then conduct a public heari~g
and render a final decision on the appeal. -An appeal shall be
accompanied by a ~onrefundable fee, as established by the City
Council.
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3.800 Effect. No building permit or other permit shall be
issued for the use or development of property subject to a
conditional use permit until seven (7) days after the approval
of the conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. An
appeal of the Planning Commission's decision shall automatically
stay the issuance of all permits until such appeal has been
completed. The Planning Commission, or City Planner, shall
notify the applicant for a conditional use permit in writing of
the Planning Commission's decision within five (S) business days
of that decision.
3.900 Violation & Revocation of Permit.
(A) A conditonal use permit shall become void after one
year after approval, or after such greater or lesser time
as specified as a condition of approval, unless within
that time the required construction, alteration or
expansion has been commenced and diligently pursued, or
unless the permitted activity is being regularly
conducted on the premises and in" accordance with all
conditions of approval and other City regulations.
"(B) At the request of the applicant, and for reasons found
by the Planning Commission to be justified, the "conditional
use permi~ may be extended for any period of time, not
exceeding one year, to allow the applicant to conform to
the requirements of llA ll above.
(e) The Planning Commission, On its own motion, may revoke
any conditional use permit for noncompliance with
cbnditions set forth in the granting of the permit after
first holding a public hearing and giving the proper"
notice of the hearing. The foregoing shall not be the
exclusive remedy, and it shall be unlawful and punishable
hereunder for any person to violate any condition imposed
by a conditional use permit.
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SECTION 4
NONCONFORMING USES
DEFINITION
A lawfully existing structure or use at the time of this or~inance, or
any amendment thereto, which does not conform to the requirements of the
zone in which it. is located is considered a "nonconforming use" and is
8ubject to the requiramentl of this ••ction.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Regardless of the type of use, routine or necessary repairs
or maintenance to.a nonconforming structure or premises is
~ncouraged for health, safety and aesthetic purposes.
B. Repairs shall not include major rehabilitation or replacement
of structural members with the intent of prolonging the life
of a nonconforming structure.
C. No nonconforming structure shall be moved, enlarged, or
physically altered unless required by law, or unless such
action wll1 eliminate the nonconformity.
D. Any use, whether within a conforming or nonconforming structure,
shall not be altered or expanded unless such a change will
eliminate or reduce the ·nonconformity.
E. A nonconforming use which has been terminated for a period of
six (6) months or longer shall be considered abandoned and the
premises shall thereafter be used only for uses permitted in
that zoning district, or conditionally permitted by the Planning
Cornmiss~on. Also, any nonconforming use that is replaced by a
conforming use for any length of time shall not revert to a
nonconforming use.
F. A structure destroyed by any cause, or partially destroyed in
excess of fifty percent (50\) of its assessed value shall only
be replaced with.a structure that fully conforms to the require-
ments of this ordinance.
G. For the purposes of this section, all residential structures
that were legally established are considered to be generally
compatible with other residential uses in any residential zone.
Therefore, only requirements A, C, and D shall apply to a
residential nonconforming structure or use within a residential
zone.
Ord .• 563, July 1983
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SEX:TION 5
V/JUANCIS
5.100 Application
5.200 p;1anning COlID'de8!on Action
5.300 Variance Authority
5.400 Standard.
5.500 App.al.
5.600 Notification
5.700 Appeals, Ceneral
It. variance aay be granted fro. practical difficulties, .tlTers gradea,
geologic conditiona, and other conaiderations which .aka a strict appli-
cation of this ordinance to C&U88 unneceas&X7 hardship on propert7
cvnare. It. variance .ay not b. granted vh1ch would allow. use which
10 not porlli tted in tho .on1ng d10trict in which tho land 10 located.
5.100 Application. The property owner aay aake application for yar-
iance. Said application IIhall be rud. to the Planning Co-.1asion on a
forill provided by tho Citr. Tho application .hall oontain tho following:
,
A. Description of the property (••tea and bounds. legal descrip-
tion, ae ...ell aa a general description).
B. It. plot plan indicating the existing clrcUJUtancea aDd. propoeed
uoe.
C. Identification of adjacent ownere and uaage within 200 t.et.
D. Stat••ente of reaaone why • variance should be granted.
E. Required ree &8 set forth b7 Council resolution.
5.200 Planning Conpieelon Action. Before the variance ie acted upon·
by the Planning COllldealon, a public bearing viII be held in accordance
vi th the require.ente ot the Oregon ReTieed Statutes.
The Planning Coaaieeion aay approTe, appro.... vith condi tions, or
disapprove the application. In approYing a variance, the Planning
Commission may impose any conditions It dee.. necessary to protect the
health, safety and velfare or the eurrounding property ownere.
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The Planning CoMale.lon ahall render a decision within sIxty (60)
dayft ~rt.r receipt of the application, A Tarlance ahall beec•• nul}
and void .rter one (1) year fro. date of appro",_l if not utl11~ed In
the manner approved by the Planning Comnl••1on.
5.300 VV1fDc, Authority, The Planning COlllllbetan ie hereby delegated
the authority to approve, approTe vith conditiona, or dleapprove any
proposed variance.
5.400 Standards. Prior to the approval of any variance request. the
Planning Co.ai••lon ahall .aka the tollovln« tindinge:
A. Exceptional and extraordinary oonditiOM apply to the Propert7
that generally do not apply to other property in the .... zona
or district.
B. 'lb. vuianee III nec.sear,. to pre••". the property ri£bte of
the other owner substantially to tho•• held by other property
ovnen In the .... sona or 'Yloin.1t1.
c. The «ranting or • Tarll1nC' vill not b. aat.r1&11,. d.tri••ntal
to the int.nt ot thi. ordinanc••
D. Th. T&riane. arantec! 111 the aini__ ...a.r1ance fro. the proTision
or the ordinance which viII resol.... the hardahip.
5.500 App'll.. lft1e applicant IIq appeal the decillion ot the Planning
Comml••lon to tho Cit7 Counoil. An appeal ..at b. tiled in writing
within tan (10) working day. attar tho noUticaUon to tho applicant ot
the d.ci.ion ot the Planning CO..illeion. The City Council shall then
hold a public' hearing .. prescribed by O.R.S. prior to rendering a
deciaion on INch an appeal.
5.600 Notification. The Plann1n« Co.ueaion ehall notity the applicant
ot a Tarlanco acUon in .....iUng within tittson (15) vorlcing dayo attor
the decision has been rendered.
5,700 App.al,. Central. 'n1e Planning CoIB1.l1on shall baTe the authority
to hear and d.cide app.als !'rom acmin1'trati.... interpretationa, In hearing ,
and deciding appeals, the Planning Cosad,.ion ehall 10 interpret the ord-
inanc. aa to carry out the expres. purpose or the sontn« district or section
or the ordinance invol...ed.
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Any appeals fro. ~nietratlY. deoisioa relating to the enCoree-
Illent or interpretation of thle ordinance shall be llade 1n vrit1ng to
tho Plonnin« C...1ooion v1 thin fUtoon (15) d~e after tho doe1010'!.
'nIo Plann1n« C.-1ooion ohall cons1der the appeal with1n 01ri1 (60)
d.,8. An1 l~t.rpretatlon or this ordinance shall be In : ••olution
fO:nl, alcned by the Chairaan of the Plann1nc Co..ieelon. An appeal DC
thf! aetion ot th~ Planning Connieeion ..y be filed with the City Council
vithin fUteon (15) d~o of tho action taken b7 the Plonnin« Coaiee1on.
'nIe C1t1 Council ohall he'l1' the appeal vithln e1ri1 (60) d&J1l and rendor
. • decision.
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SECTION 6
STREET TREES
6.100
6.104
6.108
6.112
6.120
6.124
6.128
6.100
Plentinl Tree. or Shrub.
Street Tree Plan.
Certain Trees Prohibited
Trimming and Pruning of Tree.
Right of Appeal
D.mace to Tree. in Public Place Prohibited
Enforce.ent
Plantin, Tree. or Shrub.
No tree. or shrubs .h.ll be planted in or removed from any public park-
inl/pl.n~inl .trip or other public place in the city without permil.ion
fro- the City Councilor their duly authorized repre.entative.
6.104 Street Tree Plan
A.
B.
c.
All tre'l and .hrub. bereafter planted in any public p~rkinl
.
.trip or other public place in the city ,hall conform II to the
.pecie. and location to the .treet tree pl~n for the public
'pace, .treec, or portion thereof.
Street tree plan. for ,·treet. or public place. within 'han be
adopted by re.olution of the City Council on recommendation of
the City Planninl Commi •• ion. "The.e plan••hall con.i.t of
map' of the .treet., block•• or portion. of itreet. and public
place. where the plantinl i. permitted, and .hall by appropriate
legend. and .ymbol••pecify the .pecie. and location of the
.
tree. and .hrub. which .ay be planted alonl each .treet or block,
or portion thereof, or public place .hown by the "p thereof.
~n"formulatin& and adopt in••treet tree plan•• the public .afety
in the u.e of .treet., .idewalk., and public place•• the pro-
tection and pre.ervation of public i~rovement. and the beauti-
fication of the public place••hall be taken in can.ideration by
the,following mean.:
1. Specie. of tree. and .hrub••hall be cholen with due reg.rd
to their size, appearance, rate and .anner of growth and
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other charleteri.tie., and to .ize, nature, and eon.truction
and traffic volume on the .treet or other public pl.ce. in-
volved.
2. Regulation. regarding location and ••tblck of tree. permitted
in public parking .trip. and other public place. Ih.ll be
adopted with due regard to traffic vi.ibilit~. utility line
clearance, and relative loc.tion of public paving and other
facilities.
6.108 Certain Tree. Prohibited,
No per.on ,hall plant in any public parking .trip the followins tree.:
poplar, willow, conifer, cottonwood, fruit tree., nut tree., or ail.nthu••
No per.on ,hall plant willow, ~ottonwood, or poplar treel anywhere in the
city unle•• the City Councilor their duly authorized reprelentative ap-
pray•• t~e .ite a. one where the tree root. will not interfere with.
public .ewer.
6.112 Trimming and Pruninl of Tree.
The City councilor their d~ly authorized repre.enta~ivemay Cause to be
trimmed. pruned, or removed, any tree., .hrub., plant., or vegatation in
any parking .trip or public place, or ma~ require any property owner to
trim, prune, or remove 'any treel, Ihrubl, plant., or vegetation in parking
.trip 'abutting upon the owner's property, and failure to comply within
30 day.' notice by the city, .hall be deemed a violation of thi. code.
6.120 Right of Appeal: Appeal Procedure
Appe.l~ from order. made under .ection 6.112 may be made to the City Council,
as specified -by the city code.
6.124 Damage to Tree. in Public Place PrOhibited
Subject to the provision"of sections 6.112 or 6.120, no per.on .hall abu.e.
de.troy or mutilate any tree, Ihrub, or plant in I p~blic parking Itrip
or in any other public place, or attach or place any rope or wire (other
that one used to .upport a young or broken tree). ,igo, pa.ter, handbill,
or other thing to or on any tree growing in a public place, or caule or
permit any wire charge with electricity to come into contact with any tree,
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or allow .ny I'leou. liquid, or lolid lubatanee which i. harmful to tree.
to come in contact with their root. or leave•.
6.128 Enforc..ent
The City Coun~il or the~r duly authorized rtprel.ntative ,h.ll be charged
with enforce-tnt of ••ctiona 6.100 to 6.124.
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I 7.100
7.200
7. 300
7.400
7.500
7.600
7.700
7.800
7.100
~XIfIBl-r A
Purpose
Application
Otf-street Parking Required
Development Standards
Number of parking Spaces Required
Joint U•• of Parking Area.
Off-street Loading Facilities
Recreational Vehicle.
PURPOSE
Each type ot land use and development can expect to generate an
identifiable demand for parking_ Commercial and industrial usee
often require truck loading areas or facilities for deliveri••
that should be provided for in "the basic d.8ign. This Section i.
intended to assist property ovnera-! developers, and the City__of
Phoenix in a8.ea8ing those parking and loading demands and to aet
standards for the provision of off-street parking and loading
facilities to minimize traffic congestion and related hazards,
and also to reduce the need to use public rights-of-way for
private parking purposes.
~!Q~ APPLICA!!2!
A. No building or otber permits for developmen~ in ·Phoenix shall
be issued until plane have been submitted and approved to
provide for the anticipated off-street ~arking and loading
requirements in accordance with the st·andards of th~.~.._Section.
B. Off-street parking and loading proposals may be submitted as a
part of the overall Site Plan, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 8 of the Zoning .Ordinance, or submitted
as a separate plan.
C. Applications for business licenses 'shall be reviewed to
determine whether or not adequate parking and loading i8
provided. However, a new or reloc~ted business that is
deficient in parking may be approved if it's parking demands
are similar to or less than those of the previous occupant of
the commercial or industrial building. A new or relocated
business with parkipg demands more than those of the previous
occupant of a commercial or industrial building shall be
reviewed under the procedures of 7.300(C).
A. Off-street parking spaces shall be required of all new
development in the City of Phoenix in accordance with the
requirements and standards of this Section.
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7. ~~~11_£~!_~1~!!!~. In parking lot. containing tventy
(20) or more parking spaces, up to twenty (20) percent of
those apaces may be approved tor compact cars by the
Planning Commillion. Such spaces may b. reduced in aize
to a width at 7 1/2 teet and a depth at 15 feet. Aiele
width may not be reduced. Compact apacea Ihall be grouped
together and clearly identitied by a lign permanently
affixed immediately in front ot each apace containing the
notation ·COMPACT CARS ONLY·, or aimilar wording_
8. Surfacing. All parking areaa containing four or more
parking spae•• ahall be lurfaced with aaphalt, concrete or
similar pavement to provide a surtace that is durable and
dust-free and ahall be constructed to provide for proper
drainage of surface water.
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B. The figures entitled "PARKING STANDARDS" and "DESIGN
GUIDELINES" shall be used as the minimum design standards for
parking facilities within the City of Phoenix.
The driveway vidth for a single-family, two-family, or
mobile home on a private lot shall be ten (10) feet.
A single-family or duplex lot fronting on a major arterial
street or highway shall have an on-aite turn-around to
prevent baeking into the flov of traffie.
All residential driveways, vith the exception of
additional areas for recreational vehicles, boata, etc.,
shall be paved with asphalt or concrete extending to the
road pavement.
The access driveway of a flag lot shall not be u8ed to
meet off-street parking requirements, but shall be paved
and kept open~and unobstructed.
Parking areas shall be designed and constructed to prevent
vehicles from overhanging public walkways, public or
adjacent private property, or from restricting the
visibility of traffic on a public road. Curbs or wheel
stops may be required by the Planning Commission.
5.
2.
3.
1.
A. The table entitled ·OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS· of this
Section shall provide the basis for determining the parking
demand and minimum space requirements for various types of
land uses. Uses no~ listed will be compared to the most
similar listed use, in terms of parking characteristics, as
determined by the Planning Commission.
B. otf-street parking Itandarda for single-family and duplex
residential development shatl inelude the following, in
addition to tho•• Itandards lis~ed above whieh may apply;
3. Improvements and surfacing of the loading .pace(s) shall
be the ,ame as thole ot the other parking areas on the
property. The Planning Commission may require adjustments
to eatabli.hed Itandard. for good reason but, at a
minimum, .hall require a durable and dust free surface
that is properly drained and that will prevent the
tracking of mud, dirt, gravel or other materials onto
public .tre.t. and highway ••
1.800 RECREA!IONAL VEHICLES
A. The following regulations pertain to recr.ational vehicles
parked outside recreational vehicle parKS, mobile home parKS,
or other areas that are specifically designed for such
vehicles:
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It ahall be unlavful to ·occupy a recreational vehicle for
8leeping.o~_li~ing_purpo~es.on a public street or
right-ot-way for ,any length of t{me 'fiithin the City of
Phoenix.
A recreational vehicle may be parked on private property'
and used for al ••ping and cooking purposes by guests of
the residents- of the premises for a period not to exceed
sixteen (16) ·consecutive days within any three-month
period of the year. Such recreational vehicle shall have
self-contained sewage facilities, or the visitors Ihall ..
utiliz-e the'-facilitiel of their host's residence. ' - , - _ -.
'.' ..No person having ownership or other responsibility for
., . w,:.. . _ .• •
property in Phoenix shall occupy o~ allow the occupancy ~f
any recreational vehicle upon t~e~premlaes a8 permanept.
living quarters, unless otherwise approved for such use by
the City. ' 'R~
Any uno·ccupi.d recreational vehic!'e that is not in us'e -
shall not be stored on'any roadway or within any public
right-of-way or upon any public property. ~
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a caretaker's residence, nor as the sole residence on any
tax lot, nor shall it be used as a temporary residence'
during the period of construction of a permanent dwelling
on the property.
A recreational vehicle shall not occupy a space within an
approved mobile home park unless that space has been
specifically approved by the City for short-term
recreational vehicle use.
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Orr-STRU'l' PARKING IUlQUIRZI1ENTS
TYPE OF USE REQUIREMENT,
RECREATIONAL/ENTERTAINMENT
• St,adiwu 1 space for each 60 sq. ft. of gross
• Theater. an4 Audltoriwu
floor area. or 1 space per 4 seats
., or B feet of bench length, "'pichever
• ~5sembly Hall. and Heeting """... i. greater.
• Skating Rinka 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross
• Dance Hall. floor area, plus one space per employee.
• Pool Ralls
• Bowling Alleys
• Arcades
INSTITUTIONAL AND PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC
• ehild Care Centers 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per
· 5 children contemplated. H.inimUIII of
• Kindergartens
· 3 spaces. 1 driveway, designed for
• Parochial or Private Schools continuous flow of passenger vehicles
· for loading and unloading.
• Churches · · 1 space for every 4 sea ts or every 8 feet~ , ':l- of bench length in the main sanctuary.
• Clubs and LOcSges , . , . Spaces to meet the combined requirements· .
· of the uses being conducted... , .
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• Libraries 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of floor. . . "" ....
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.. area, plus 1 space for each employee.
• Museums . .. ,
Art galleries . .•
Hospitals ... .., lJ, spaces (rounded up) for each bee}.• ...
• Nursing Homes 1 space for each 2 beds for patients,
• Homes for the "aged.
and/or residents.
• Group care homes.
• Elementary or Jr. High Schools 1 space per employee, OR 1 space per 6
and equivalent private and students at capacity, OR for each 12
parochial schools • ft. of bench length in the auditorium
or assembly room, whichever is greater.
• High Schools and equivalent 1 space per employee, plus 1 space for
private and parochial schools. each 6 students at capacity, OR 1 space
per 4 seats or 8 ft. of bench length in
the main auditorium, whichever is greater
~ • Colleges, Universi ties, Come'l. 1 space fo~- each 5 students, at classroomadult schools, Technical, Music capacity.
and art, schools, etc.
• Welfare or Correctional lnst. 1 space for each 5 beds.
• Passenger Terminals (bus, rail) 1 space for each 2000 sq. ft. floor area
for first 10,000 sq.ft., plus I space
for each additional 10,000 sq. ft .
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RIGHT ANGLE 90 DEGREE PARALLEL PARALLEL
(l-WAY TRAFFIC) (2-WAY TRAFFIC)
Design Guidelines
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HERRINGBONE
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OVERLAPPED
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S!I:TION 8
SITE REVIIli
8.100 Site ApproYal Required
8.200 Plana Required
8. ~OO SI to Review Booril
8.400 Ceneral Stand.rd.
8.500 Reviev Procedure
8.600 Co.pliaco.
8.700 Applic.tlon Fee
8.900 Re-H.arlnse
8.900 Appe.le
8.100 SIt. Approval Rl9y1tt4
Mo bulldinc peml t .hall be tawed tor new vo~ or. construction or re-
conetnaction or expansion until .1t. &pproTal haa been obtained .. 8tt
forth her.in. Th. requlftlUnte or tbi••.ettan 40 not apply to .ingle
.tUlily dwelllnp not to ut1 _1ti••Uon whioh doe. not change the u..
or tnt.nefty or operation or 40'. not incnu. noar area. Hev.....'!',
thl requires.nt. do apply in the .vent or reoon8tructlon, expansion or
mod,Un« or all oth.r .tructure. vh.'!" the new eonatructlon h ya}ued
at eor. than 50% of the pre.,.nt Yalue at the structure ........aed on
the lat•• t ....eBment rolla by the Jack.on Count7~~".8or. ~•••e-
tion ahall not be interpreted to require chane" ~ d...lo~nt .xi.tina
on th~ efreetive d.t. or thi_ ordinance.
8.209 PI.". Roguired
An appllcant Cor a bundi~ pemlt that 10 oubjeot to .1to ......iov .han
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sublit at 1• ...,t three copi•• of the tollovinc to the Phoenix City Hall
.oyon (7) d~. prior to ·tho Site Royiov Board 8eetiRlr:
A. A IICal, dr.Ying .hoving Ixlatin« .tl"licturn, general topography,
. . .
natural f.atures and all tree. OTer 12 teet high. . It the
pr:ojeet propert,. 1e located. 1n • federally defined Ooodplaln
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are., a topographical contour aap -.u..t
accurate contour Interora.le •
aloo be ouboitte4 vith
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B. A Sit, Plan dr.vn to eea1, ahovina the proposed layout of all
structures. including their .1.....UoM. aqu&.re footage and
nunbar of unite, &8 veIl &8 all other laprov...nte Ineludinr
driveways, ped••trian valke, recre.tion or common areas, land-
ecaping, renc•• , valla, ocr-etre.t parking, loading are.. ~
railroad tracks. The 51t. Plan shall indicate \he location of
entrance. and exite and the direction of traffic flov into and
out of off-etreet parking and lo&dlJ18 &reu, the lOCAtion and
eize of each parking apace and each loading berth, and arlu
for tum1n« and aanw..erlng ..ehie!... Th, 51tl Plan ehall
indicate how utilit7 ••rYlee, lrril&tion tor landecapias and
drainage are to be proVided. Unl••• Isclptional elr'C'\m8tanc••
exist the Sit, ReTiev Board shall decide each application·sub-
iiitted to it at ito !1rot •••Ung, that 10 O.TOn (7) d~ or
lION alter the plana ha... b••n eulaitted u set forth herlin.
8.500 BU. Rm", BoNl!
Site Pl.... oholl be oula1tted to end &pproTed b7 & SHe R...1... Boord
which ehall oonsist of at l.ast three ..ben of the Pl~ng Co-ise1on
and. it shall ..et on the second and fourth Mondays of each calendar
.
-onth. If the Sit. R.,.iev Board detenUn... that a developaent 18 large
or "1111 ha.", a substantial iJlpact on the cit7, then the d,tera1nation
shall be _ade by the Planning Com.leslon and not by the Site R..lev
Boord.
8.400 Cen,ral Standard,
A. ·A lendocapo end und.rground 1rr1pUon plan oholl b. pnpored
.hoviTll' types, plac8lllnt and .i••• ot plantings and all im-
ption faci11 tte. which shall b. subject to approY&l of tn.
S1t. Re'd.", Board or Plann1n« eo-J..l1on, u the cue aa: be.
11. Parking shall not be perotted in the required setback areas,
"except &8 pro.,,1ded in the Parking ordinance vh1ch is Section
6 hereof•
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P, R~ulr. I1devalb, dedication at r1&ht.-ot~ tor atre.ts and
ped.strian yay. and ......nte for utiliti•• and waterways, or
elope.. ,.
G. Ro.trict tho hoighth of buildiJ>«O to '5 foot, if Doceooar,y for
the pre.erraticn ot the character ot the neighborhood or tor
other·re..~na nece••ar,y tor the protection or th.·public health •
• arety and veltare.
H~ Require tire hydrant. either on-8ite or off-eite with protectiYe
barriead.. eo as to proTide ~ adequate fire protection .yet..
for the city as n.c.esitated·b,y the 4...10paent.
I. Require the tne and placement of light. for .outdoor circula-
tion and parking faciliti •••
J. ~.qu1re orr-street parking to pl"!>T1·4e lN1'~icient parking ror
the v.hi.cl•• that vill b. uaing the pretI1••••
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8.500 Bryt." Proct4ur,
In .pproY1n« an Application tor. Bul1din« Pe~itf the Rev~.v Board or
Planni"l' Co_helon • ..,. tapoa. any. all, or utt part ot the tolloving
conci! tiona:
A. Require tho nlue of land.capin« to bo betvoen 1-1 ~ and 511
or the total construction coat.
B. Require view obscuring shrubbery, valla or Ceneea along pro_
perty line. and around unelghtly are.. INch &8 traah and
equiJII.nt storage areu.
C. Require the ret.ntion of and cl.aranc•• tl"Ol' epecified tn-.,
roclee. vater pond. or coun•• ana oth.r natural, t.aturea.
D. Require tho Cit;r DlgiDoer'o appzonl of a sradin« plan ur4/or
drai.... plan for tho oolloetioD IIDl! t1'Oll8llliooioD of drai.....
All to be 1n accord vith r.uonabl. 'nc1n••r11'11' IItanduda•
.E. Require alze, plae..nt and «n4'. tor ped.strian and Tlbiel•
&co.aa, All to b. In accordano. vi th reaeonabl. 'nr1n••rlng
standards•
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8.600 Co~pllance
A. J.ny developillent eubjeet to this ordinance shall be carried out
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In accordance 'Ill th the approved plane and cond! tiona 1.pol!lled
by the 51t. Rev!_" Board or Planntnc Co_iesion, u the cas.
aa1' be, and flhell b. aaJ.ntained 1n a 1'004 cond!ticn &8 &
continuoue cond! tlon of ue. and oceupanc:r. Arr:t pr..be. '
lIN~j.ct to this ordinance that Ie not .a.1ntained In a sood
condition ahall be ••101_tlon ot the 1.onln« Ordinance and
subject the owner to the pen.Itt•• provided tor In the
Zoning Ordinance. The building ortio!al ahall not grant •
Certificate of U,. and OCcupancy or release utilitie. unless
ancI until eati8!1ed or oubstanUal o..pl1anoo vi th tho appro"ed
plana. Azr1 appro"t'al or pe~t _ted purnant to thie ordi....
an.e shall be de_ out...Uoall7 roYoked it not _ed- _, tile
1.pro·,..••nte coapl.ted vithin tvo 78&1'8 of the date ot i.wane••
B. Bov...r. the 'building ottici&1 -i, un1••• otherv1•• directed.
by the Plannin« C~••lon or Stt. ReTtew Board. reI.... a
t ..po~ary certificat., of ua8 and occup&nc;y and • t.-pQruy
rolo..o or utilitioo pro"t'ided thoro io proor that tho ovnor
hoo 1'Ilrn1ohed bonding ancI ontorecl ·Into a contract vlth a ...""t-
ablo ilUltaUor ror tho c..ploUon or tho lanclscaplng ancI othor
dooign roquir...ntl 011 thin a lpaciried ti.. latilractorJ to tho
Plannin« Co_i••lon or 51t. R8'Ylev !card, .. the cu. JUT be,
ane! that there r ....IM nothing tor the own.r to do prior to
in8tallat1on.
8.700 Co.t and Application 7••
nJ.e coat. tor the review proCHe are to be paid by the applicant. A
non-nfundable tee shall be paid to th. CUr ot Phoenix &l!!I f'ollove:
A. IA1plexes - 120.00 per un! t.
B. Apart-.nte or condoain1ume - $15.00 per un1t.
C. Co_ereial or ehopping centera - the Application P•• to be
d.terll1ned by the Cit,. &1gine.r and to be an &IIOunt to COTer
the coeb of the Plan Review and adTice to the Planning
Co.mieeion and Site ReTiew lOard .. giTen by the Cit,. Engin..r
and hie ..eiatant••
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8.AOQ R'-H.tr1ng1
Any co~itioft8 i.po8~ b.r the Site ReT1ew Board -.r be reconsidered
at the dl"eret!on of the Planning Co-t••lon upon written request by
the applicant.
Aam Appeate
A. Any appeal (rom. decillion of either the Sit. ReTtew Board
or Planning Co_lesion ehell be ln vrlUng end ehall be filed
. vith the Clt:r Council vi thln fift..n (15) 481e after the
4..lelon of the Planning Co_ledon or 81te ....lev lloer4. SUch
appeal sball ••t torth the nyona th.ret~r. Then aball "
an Appeal Fe. or '50 to ccrnr the ooe~. 1,",01ye4,
B. A public hearing ehall be ecbeduled before the Cit:r CcNneil for
4eh1'll1natloD of the appeal vith the noUc. requirwante to
be ln accorel vith the ZOning Or41nano.. '!lI. Council -a:r 4.1ete
req,ulreMnta, a44 to nqutreaenw or 1Iak~ noh oth.r d.t.r-
II1naUone .. it f ..le to be appropriate ln the lilM of tho
fach pr04uced at tho public hearing.
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ORDINANCE NO.~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 506
SECTION 8.500, SITE REVIEW PROCEDURE
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Phoenix Planning Commission worked with staff to
amend site review prodecures, and
WHEREAS. the Phoenix Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on the amendment on December I I, 1989 and the Phoenix City
Council conducted a public hearing on December 18, 1989; now,
therefore,
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. The Phoenix Zoning Ordinance No. 506. Section 8.500
is admended as follows:
1'K. Require street improvements as necessary for the
welfare and .afety of traffic circulation in the City_
The Board may require street improvements. bonding/
letter of credit,~orthe recordation of a deferred
improvement agreement. 11
Section 2. It is hereby adjudged that this Ordinance is
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and
safety of the people of the City of Phoenix. An emergency is declared
to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED and adopted by the
authentication thereof this
ATTEST:
. 'lSo
~t~ Council an~Signed by
/ day of L'ffmI2N?
APPROVED:
Otto Caster, Mayor
me in
1989.
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SECTION 9
AMENDMENTS
9.100
9.101
9.102
Application.
P1anninl commi•• ion Action
City Council Action
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Amendment. luch a. zone change request., boundary changel, or other
chance. of any of the prov~.ion. contained herein •••y be initiated by
the City Council, the Plannine Commi •• ion by it. own .otion, or by the
reque.t of • property owner.
9.100 Application.
An application by the property owner ••y be tendered to .mend thi. ordi-
nance by filing an application provided by the City to the City Recorder.
Thl. application ,hall contain:
~.' Name and addr.aa of the applicant .
8. De.cription of the property (aet•• and bound., legal de.-
c~iption, .nd aeneral de.cription).
C. Pre.ent .~d pr~po.ed zonina if appropriate.
D. Adj.cent·~roperty "owner identification and land u.e.
,9.101 Plannins.Commillion Action
The Planning Commillion Ihall .tudy t~. propoled amendment, hold a public
hearing according to O.R.S. 277.600. and, in addition; notify all adjacent
property ownerl within 200 feet by mail leven (7) dayl prior to the hear-
ing, if the propoaed amendment involvel a diltrict boundary chanle. Failure
to lend a notice or failure of • property owner to receive .uch notice
Ihall not invalidate the proceedinCI.
9.102 City Council Action
The City Council Ihall, upon receipt of a recommendation from the Planning
Commillion, hold a public hearing within lixty (60) dayl of the Commi•• ion
Iction. Public hearinl and notice thereof Ihall b, the lame al that pre-
Icribed for the PI.nninl Commission, above.
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At the conclu.ion of it. public he.rin•• the Cit, Council may enact
In ordin.nce en.ctinl the 8mendment or ..,. by .otion, deny the amend-
ment. The Cit, Council .hall reDder. daei.ion within .ixty (60) day.
of the pubiic be.rinl.
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SECTION 10
PLANllED DEVELOPMENT
10.100
10.101
10.102
10.103
10.104
Purpo.e
Per1llitted Un.
Applieation
Planning Commission Action
Finding. Required
10.100 Purpo"
To provide a development alternative Which ha. the flexibility to allow
• diver.ity of tand ule in an efficient and environ-ental1y-.ound aanner.
10.101 Permitted U•••
Any land Ule con.i.tant with the Ca.prehen.ive Plan de.imation and ap-
proved by the Planning Coami•• ion. Re.identi.l development. ,hall be
allowed to provide I variety of hou.ina tJpe~ eon.i.tant with the den-
.ity de.imltion. on the land ule plan.
10.102 Application
A~plic.tion ,h'll be made in ¥Titing to the Planning C~i"ion. The
applic.tion ,h'll provide the followina:
A. Finding. of fact lufficient to meet the requirement. of this
Ordinance and applicable l~.
B. A de.cription of the project and the developer 1 • intent. in-
cluding a time .chedule for development.
C. A development plan .ufficient in detail to allow the Planning
Commi •• ion to ~eviev and determine the adequacy of:
1. landscapinl
2. parking
3. acces. and internal roadway.
4. parking. screening and buffering
5. architecture and .tyle of buildiua.
6. eetbacks
7. impact to adjacent properties
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D. Name. and addre••e. of adjacent property owner. within 200
feet.
E. Land u.e. adjacent to the propo.ed PD
F. Proof of owner.hip or intereat of the .pplicant in the lubject
property.
10.103 Planning Commi •• ion Action
Within .ixty (60) day. from the receipt of • complete .pplication, the
Plannina Commi•• ion .h.ll hold. public hearine to con.ider the reque.t,
and .hdl:
A. Approve the .pplication;
a. Approve the .pplicatioa with condition.;
C. Deny the·application with findine••ivine rea'on. for the
denial.
Iy .utuat con.ent of the applicant and the Plaaninl ca-mi•• ioa, a PD
applicaeion .., be continued beyond the 60-day period.
10.104 lindinl' Reguired
The.Plannina Commi•• ion ,hall con.ider and aake the followi"a findina.
prior to the approval of any PD application: '
A. The PD i. in ~ompliance with the Co.PFehen.ive Plan.
,B. The propo.ed ute doe. not infrinae em the lilht, air, and
privacy riaht. of adjacent propertie•.
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C. The PD de.iln i. adequate to meet the parkinl. land.eapine,
bUfferinl, and architectural intent of the" C..prehen.ive Plan
and ZoniDI Ordinance.
D. The PD provide•• to the fulle.t practical extent, aitilation
mea.ure. to any adver.e impact created by the development .
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SECTION 11
COHOOMIHIUM/UIIIT CMlERSHIP UQUIR!M!lITS
PriOt" to the ..Ie of any condOlllinulI or unit owneuhip re.identhl
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unit, al defined in DRS 91.505, the unit mu.t have received tent.tive
and final plot approv.1. by the PI.nning Commi•• ion, II de.cribed in the
City of Phoenix Subdivi.ion Ordinance.
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SECTION 12
REVIEW AND AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
12.100
12.200
12.300
Comprehen.ive Plan Review and Amendment Procedure.
PI.n Goal. and Policies
Land Use Plan Hap
Time evolve. new condition. and factor' that may .lter the ability,
ulefulne•• , and credibility of • lofts-rana. pl.n. A plan', 10.1••nd
polieie. repre.ent present day .ttitude., data, .nd technolOlY; and there-
fore, the pl.n .hould have the ability to be reviewed and changed in ',n
effective .anner .0 al not to de.troy What hal been accompli.hed. The
fol1owinl proce••e. are .0 de.icned to .ccompli.h thi. concern:
12.100 Comprehensive Plan Review and Amends.at Procedure.
Data Inventory:
A. Primary Re.pon.ibility: St.ff
B. Initi.tor: Staff
C. Review Re.pon,ibilitie.: Pl.nninl Commi••ion, Affected Ageneiea
D. Final Action: City Council
E. Procedure: Oata update i. a continuinl proceaa and the primary
reaponaibility of ataff to collect auch d.~a. When there is •
aicnificant influx of new data that .hould be incorporated within
the plan, auch chanCea ahould be prepared and preaented by ataff
for review by the Planning Commiaaion and all affected &genciea.
The propoaat ahould then be forwarded to the City Council with
all recoaaendationa, modificationa, and commenta. "Notice for
public hearinga'ahall be publiahed once a week for two auccessive
weeks prior to the date of the hearinl in a newspaper of lener_l
circulation in the city.
F. Frequency: Minor chanaes affecting only data ..y be initiated and
acted upon at any time.
12_200 Plan eoals and Policies
A. Primary Responsibility: Planning Cc:mmi... ion, City Co:uocil
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a. Initiator of Aa.n~ent: Plennin. Caaai •• ion. City Council
C. Type of Chinle: Hajor
O. Review aeaponaibility: Planninl Commi •• ion, Affected Aaencie.
E. Final Action: City Council
P. Procedure: An ..end.ent should b. eon.idered when one or more of
the following condition. occur:
1. New and/or updated data reflectJ I .ianiticant chinle or trend ..
2. A policy oalitted from present phn.
3. A change in coumunity attitude or technology reflectl a new
or chanled publ~c need.
4. Statutory or litiaated chin,e. that .imilicantly affect plan.
5. A ••jor error or incaaaiatency thlt i. in exi,tance with pre.ent
plan.
6. A chan,e in Itatewide plannina lOll. and policie•.
The propo.ed ..end~nt ,hall be reviewed by the Plannine Commi•• ion
with reapect to the Itatewide lOll. and policiel and leneral comaunity
welfare. The PlanniDI C~•• ion .a, reque.t a public h.aring which
then .hould be noticed by pubiication 0' public h.arinl for two
lucce•• ive week. prior to date of .aid hearinl in a new. paper of
aeneral circul.tion in the City.
The propo.ad alllendment wi 11 then be "forwarded, wi th all recOllllllenda-
tiona, to the City Council and affected a.encie.. The City Council
ahall then hold a public hearinl, noticed a. abov., and a •• jority
vote a~all be required to enact "the new amendment.
G. Frequency: Change. to the goala and policie. are major revi.ion.
and ..y be propoled at any tiae. At a time to be deterained in
1985, and each lublequent fifth year, the plan .hall be reviewed
with re.pect to ~ffectivene•• , applicability, and community needa
and attitudes.
12.300 Land U.e Plan Hap
Hajor Revision: A major revision to the map i. con.idered to have wide-
.pread and significant impact beyond the immediate area of change.
A. Primary Re.ponlibility: Planning Commi'lion, City Council
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I. Initiator of Amen~nt: Privata Individual or Croup, Affected
Aaency, Planninl ComMi •• ion, City Council
C. Type of Change: Hajor
D. Review Re.ponlibility: P1annine commi•• ion, Affected Aaencie.
E. Final Action: City Council
F. Procedure: Request. for major .ap revi.iona ahall be firlt pre-
.enteo to the Planning Commi•• ion. Statewide and City loal. and
policie. ,h,ll be the primary criteria utilized for reviewing .uch
• request. The Planning commi•• ion may request a public hearina.
in which ease would be notice of public hearina published once
each week for two .ucce•• ive week. prior to date of hearina in a
newspaper of cenerat circulation in the City. The propo•• t with
all recommendationa will then be .ent to all affected .cenci••
for review.
The propo.al viii then be forwarded, vith all recommendation., to
the City Council. The City Council viii hold a public hearina,
a. de.cribed above, prior to takina final action on the amend.ent
reque.t. A majority vote of the City Council i. required to enact
the _endllent.
G. Frequency: Major Land U.e Plan Map revision. ~y be propo.ed at
any time. Cammencina in 1985 and on each subsequent fifth year,
durina the ••jor Plan review, con.ideration for major ••p chanae.
viII be can' ide red. If for compelling rea.on. a major map chanae
reviev i. varranted between the five year review proce.s, City
Coun~il .ay authorise consideration and review of a propolal by
majority vote.
Minor Revilionl: Minor revilion. to the General Land Ule Plan Mlp are thOle
that the property/propertie. in queltioa will have little or no .ignificant
impact on the lurroundifil propertie. or beyond the immediate area.
A. Priaary Respon.ibility: P..nnina Commillion
B. Initiator of Requelt: Private Individual or Group. Affected Agency.
Planning Commi.sion. City Council
C. Type of Change: Hinor
D. Review Relponlibility: ptannin, Commilsion
E. Final Action: City Council
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,. Procedure: Reque.t. for a .inor ..p ...ndment .hell firlt be made
to the Pl.nninl Coami•• ion. The Planninl Commi •• ion .h.ll hold.
public hearins on the propa.ed Aaend.ent. Notice for the public
hearine .h.ll be publi.bed once .Ich week for two .uceel.ive week.
prior to the hearins in I new. paper of lenerat circulation 1ft the
City. The Plannina C~i•• ion reca-mend.tion••hould be forwarded
to the City Council, which will hold. public hearine in I procedure
a. de.cribed above, and render I final decision.
C. Frequency: Hinor revi.ion. may be propo.ed at .ny time. During
the aonth of Septeaber each year, the Plannina C~i•• ioa viII
.chedule • public hearinaC,) for the accu.ulated ~inor ..p chanle
requeeu II .et forth in "Procedure," with .ub••quent City Counc::il
action to follow. If c::aapellina rea'onl for a ainor .ap revilion
arile between the annual Septeaber heerin,I, the City Council by
..jority vote ..y approve c::onaideration and review of the propoI.l
a. deacribed in above "Proc::.dure. II
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SECTION 13
SEVERABILITY AND PENALTY
13 .100
13.200
Severability
Penalty
13.100 Severability
Provision. of this ordinance are hereby deelared to be leverabte. If
any lection, lub••etion, par••raph, I.ntence. claul. or phra.e of thi.
ordinance i. adjudled by • court of competent juri.diction to be invalid.
luch deci.ion ,hall not affeet the validity of the remainin, portion.
of thb ordinance.
13.200 Penolty
Any perlon violet ina this ordinance, upon conviction thereof, ahall be
puniahed by impri.onment not to exceed thirty (30) day. or by • fine
not to exceed $100 (one hundred dollar,). or both.
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. It i. hereby judaed and declared that exi.tina
conditions are lueh that this ordinance i. neee"ary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, and .afety, and owina to the
uraent nece••ity for providlna an adequate sonina ordinance for the City
of Phoenix, an emeraency i. hereby declared to exi.t and thi. ordinance
.hall take,effect and be in full foree and effect immedi.tely upon it.
p....ge.
Pa••ed by the City Counctl, City of Phoenix, OreaOft, thi. ~d.y
of I 19_.
Approved by the ~jor of the City of Phoenix, thi. ,day of
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Attest: , City Recorder
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City of Phoenix
ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 14
CONVERSION PLAN REGULATIONS
PURPOSE & REQUIREMENTS
All lands within the urban growth boundary of the City of Phoenix are
intended for future annexation and development to urban standards and
denaiti... In .cme c•••• , land division. and limited development will occur
prior to annexAtion.' I~ 1. the intent at thi. o~dlnanc. to Assure that any
such land divisions will be designed,to maxim!ze the long-range urban develop-
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ment potential of the parcel and"general area and ~111 not preclude further
divisions, development or urban use' of 'adjacent properties. The required
Conversion Plan will also assure that any development of streets or utilities
will be easily integrated into the urban system when the property is eventually
annexed to the City.
"The applicant for any land division within the urban growth boundary of
the City of Phoenix that will result"in a lot or parcel smaller than ten acres
is required ~o submit a Conversion" Plan for City approval prior to application
to Jackson County. Upon the City's approval of the Conversion Plan, Jackson
County will accept, and process the application for the subdivision, land
partition or other division in,accordance with its Land Development Ordinance
requirement.. Jackson ~ounty, in consideration of the City's reoommendations,
may r~quire Itandards or other conditions "of a~proval thAt w~ll AS5Yr~ that
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future deve~opment and 8ub5@q~ent partitioning are i~ accordance with the
City's Comprehensive Plan or other specific developme~t plans that may be in
effect for the'subject area.
PROCEDURE FOR. APPROVAL
Any"application to Jackson County for a land division within the Phoenix
urban growth boundary shall include the City's prior approval of a Conversion
Plan for the entire parcel to be divided. The City's recommendation shall be
made a part of the application to the County and, it not included, the application
will be considered incomplete and will not"be processed.
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The following process shall be completed by the City of ,Phoenix prior
to Application to the County for a land division within the Phoenix UGB:
1. CONVERSION PLAN
There shall be sUbmitted to the City of.Phoenix three copies of
a rTlAP, drawn to scale, at a size no smaller than IP x 17'1 and in
a clear black and white reproducible format. The map may be
accompanied by • narrative or other documentation .that cannot be
. easily shown on the IIi';'J" The map and related documentation shall
gontain the follClwi.n9 111:~lIim.tionl
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A. The date, north point, scale, and Assessor's tax lot
identification.
B. The boundaries and dimensions of the parcel to be divided.
~. Name and address of the owner of record, person representing
the owner (if applicable), and person who. prepared the map.
D. . An indication of the total acreage or square foo~age of the
parcel be~n9 divided.
E. The County zoning district in which the prqperty'is located
and the City's Comprehensive Plan designation and future
~oni?g diserict, as shown on the of~icial Zoning Hap of Phoeni~.
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K.
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M.
Show the locations, names, pavement widths and ~ight-of-way
widths ot all public streets in the vicinity of the subjece
property: Also show the locations, widths and,purposes of
~ny.other easements on or near the property.
Show the locations and sizes of any utilities, including
water lines, sewer lines, storm drains, utility pQles,o etc.,
thAt Are on or within 200 teet ot the subject property,
Show tho outl~ne, d~men'ion. And .p.c~tic loc.tion. ot .11
exist~n9 Itructures and indicate which, if any, will be removed.
In cases. where the slope on any portion of the subject property
exceeds ·ten percent, show topographic details .(contour lines).
Show the proposed lots that would result from the proposed
land division and clearly indicate those: lot boundaries and
dimensions.
Using dashed lines, show a proposal for the future subdivision
or partitioning of the entire property to urban levels; in
accordance with the City'~ future zoning of that property, or
the density lev~ls projected by the City's ~ompre~ensive Plan.
Those future lots shall be.no smaller:than'allowed by the
applicable zoning d~strict, nor. shall they exceed L~e minimum
lot size requirement by more than ·fiftY percent.
Show proposed building locations, iOf known or planned ..
Show the locations of future streets, util~ty lines, and other
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SECTION 16
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE
16.100
16.200
16.300
16.400
16.500
16.600
16.700
Description' Purpose.
Definitions.
Historic Review Bo&rd.
Designation of Historic Buildings or Sites.
Exterior Remodeling of an Historic Building.
Cemolition and Condemnation of Hi.torie Buildinqa.
General Provision•.
16.100 DESCRIPTION' PURPOSE. It is public policy of the City of
Phoenix that the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and continued
use of sites and improvements of a special historical or aesthetic
interest or value is in the best interests of the community. Also,
the preservation of significant historic sites and buildings is a
community responsibility and related implementing measures are required
by the State of Oregon and by statewide planning goal IS. The purposes
of this section are to:
A. Provide for the preservation and protection of sites and
improvements within the community of Phoenix that reflect
or represent elements of the City's cultural, social, economic,
political or architectural history;
B. Safeguard the City's historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage as
embodied and reflected in such improvements and areas.
C. Complement the efforts of the Southern Oregon Historical Society,
State of Oregon, and other organizations or individual efforts
aimed at historical preservation. .
D. Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past.
E. Carry out the provisions of LCDC Goal .5.
16.200 DEFINITIONS.
terms are defined
For the purposes
as follow:
of this Section, the following
A. Alterati "1 The addition to, removal of or from, or physical
modifica~~on or repair of, any exterior part or portion of a
landmark or structures in an Historic District, including signs.
B. Architectural Significance. To have Marchitectural significance·,
the site or structure (1) portrays the environment of a group of
people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural
style; (2) embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an "
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architectural-type specimen; (3) is the work ot an architect
or master builder whose individual work has influenced the develop-
ment of the City; or (4) contains elements of architectural design,
detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant
innovation.
C. Board. The word "Board" shall mean the Historic Revie.... Board.
O. Demolish. To raze, destroy, dismantle, deface or in any other
manner cause partial or total ruin of a designated lanerr.a:-k or
structure in an Historic District or elsewhere in the co~,unity.
E. Exterior. Any portion of the out.ide of a landmark or b~ildin9 or
structure, or any addition thereto. Any portion of the building
that is visible from the outside.
F. Historical Significance. The structure or district (1) has character,
interest or value, as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City, State, or Nation; (2) is the site of
an historic event with an effect upon society or of notable interest;
(3) is identified with a person or group of persons who had some
influence on society; or (4) exemplifies the cultural, political,
economic, social or historic heritage of the community.
16.300 HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD. The Phoenix Planning Commission will
function in the capacity of Historic Review Board, until such time as
the City Council determines that a separate body is needed for this
purpose. The Planning Commission will accept and schedule items of
historical interest on its regular me~ting agenda and act on them
accordingly.
16.400 DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS OR SITES.
A. All sites listed in Section VI. HISTORIC RESOURCES of the Phoenix
Comprehensive Plan as (1) State of ~egon Inventory, (2) Southern
Oregon Historical Society ~4rkers, or (3) Other Significant Sites,
and included on the City's Historic Inventory Map are considered to
be "designated" buildings or sites in Phoenix.
B. The City Council, .after recommendation by the Historic Review Board,
may designate new historic buildings or sites and direct ~~t they
be included on the Historic Inventory Map. New designations shall
be made through the following procedure:
(1) Upon receipt of a request to have a particular building or site
designated a Site of Historical Significance, the Board shall
schedule a public hearing, shall advertise the hearing in a
newspaper of local distribution. and shall notify the owners of
all tax lots ~~at fall within a radius of 200 feet of the subject
property by letter.
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(2) The Historic Review Board shall conduc~ the public hearing and
provide adequate opportunity for commen~s from all interested
parties. Any written correspondence per~aining to the issue
shall also be entered into the record and considered by the Board.
(3) The Board shall consider the proposal based on the five criteria
listed as the "purposes" of this section under 16.100 and shall
submit i~s reco~endation to the Ci~y Council, along wi~h minu~es
of the meeting and any additional documentation.
(4) The City Council may conduc~ a public hearing or choose to agree
wi~h the findings and recommendation of the Board in lieu of a
public hearing. If the City Council determines that the building
or site meet. the review requir.mant••et forth in ••ction 16.100
it may d.. ignate the building or .ita •• "Hiltorlc".
(5) Following designation of a new building or site, City staff shall
add that building or site to the City's Historic Inventory Map in
the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the City's minor amendment
procedures and schedule.
(6) City designation of an historic si~e or structure shall not be
interpreted as a recommendation for state, national or other
formal recognition as an historic site or structure.
16.500 EXTERIOR REMODELING OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING.
A. Before a building permit is issued for the enlargement or any
exterior alteration or remodeling of any designated historic
building, the applicant shall be subject to a Site Plan review
in accordance with 'the requirements and procedures of Section 8
of the ZOning Ordinance and conducted by the Historic Review Board.
If the Board determines that the proposed alterations constitute a
significant change in the appearance of the building that may con-
flict with its original character or architectural style, the Board
may schedule a public hearing in accordance with 16.400-B above.
B. At least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled Site Review, the
applicant shall submit three (3) copies of plans drawn to scale and
showing the following:
(1) Architectural rendering showing the exterior appearance of
the building fdllowing the remodeling or alterations.
(2) Floor Plans and list of materials and specifications of work
to be done.
(3) Plans and ~hotos or renderings of all exterior landscaping,
lighting (location, direction and type) and signing.
C. The Board shall render a decision to grant, grant lo'ith conditions,
or deny the remodeling proposal. The decision shall be based on
findings that pertain to the criteria listed in 16.100 of this section.
Failure of the Board to act and make a decision on this reque~t within
!or~y-five (45) days of submittal of a complete application shall
constitute approval of the plans as submitted by the applicant.
O. All modifications or enlargements or other exterior alternations to
an historic building shall include designs, materials. and finishes
that are of a type that will be similar to the original design,
materials or finishes and that will enhance or preserve the historic
character and value of the building.
E. Plans approved shall apply until work is completed. Any changes in
approved plans shall be submitted to the City for 'consideration by
the Board.
F. The applicant may appeal a decision of the Historic Review Board
to the City Council, if the appeal is in writing and submitted
within flft ••n (IS) calendar day. of the Board'. deci.ion.
G. An appeal may also be made to the City Council of a Board decision
by a person or persons other than the applicant, it presented in the
same manner as specified in item "F" above. Building permits shall
not be issued during the fifteen day appeal period.
16.600 DEMOLITION AND CONDEMNATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS.
A. No historic building or other structure shall be demolished unless
so authorized by the City Council. The applicant for the demolition
of an historic structure shall submit the following items to the City
as part of the application:
(I) Names and addresses of the applicant, owners of the structure,
owners of t~e property, and other pe~sons involved.
(2) Tax lot description and map showing the location of the structure
within the City.
(3) A statement explaining the reason or reasons why the building
is proposed for demolition.
(4) Photographs of each elevation (side) of the building with the
dates the photographs were taken. One copy is sufficient.
B. The Historic Review Board shall schedule and conduct a public hearing
to consider the request and to provide opportunities for public input.
C. The Board, in arri~in9 at its decision, shall take into consideration
at least the following criteria:
(1) The presen~ state of repair of the building and the reasonableness
of estimated restoration costs.
(2) The character of the neighborhood in which the structure is located
and its influence on or importance to other historic structures.
(3) The City's Comprehensive Plan for Ule area and the importance to
the community of other planned land uses.
{4} Alternatives to demolition, including preservation and relocation.
D. The Board will submit its decision, recommendations, findings, and
other supporting documentation to the City Council, which will
either:
(l) Permit the building to be demolished: or
(2) Suspend issuance of permission to demolish for a fixed number
of days not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days from the
date of application when it is determined that:
(a) It is in the best interests of preserving community
. historical values: and,
(bl There is reason to believe that a progr4m or project ~~y be
undertaken which could result in public or private acquisition
of the building or which could cause the building to be
restored or preserved.
E. The City Council, upon request, may extend the suspension perioa
for an additional one hundred eighty (180) days, if there is reason
to believe that a program or project may be undertaken to save the
historic structure.
F. If the suspension perj,od has elapsed and the applicant has not
withdra....n the application to demolish, then the applicant may demolish
the historic building in accordance with City ordinances pertaining
to demolition and public safety.
G. If a historic building for which permission has been granted for
demolition, has not been d~~lished within one year from the date
permission was granted, then permission to demolish has become null
and void and the applicant may request and extension of time .tor a
period not to exceed six months from the date the permission becOQes
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16.700 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. COODF.l'{NATION. Before the City takes any action to condemn a building
or structure designated as an historic building, the Historic Review
Board shall review the report of the City Council relating to the
building's condition. The Board shall then provide a recommendation
to the City Council prior to the Council's final decision.
B. RECORDS OF D~~LISHED BUILDINGS. If a designated historic building
is to be demolished, the City shall first:
(1) Attempt to gather a pictorial or graphic history of the building
or site with any additional data as may be available.
(2) Upon permission of the owner, obtain artifacts from the building
or site which it deems Yorthy of preservation. Such items may
be submitted to the City museum or other appropriate location.
(3) Notify persons or agencies, such as the Jacksonville Museum, or
the Southern Oregon Historical Society, ..mo may be interested
in the historical significance of the building.
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the list or Historic Inventory Hap of Section VI of the Comprehensive
Plan shall be subjected to the provisions of Section 16.400 and shall
include public hearinqs, as determined by the Board.
D. SIGNS' PLAQUES. The owner of • de.ignated historical building or
site may install, or approve the installation, of an identification
plaque or marker indicating the name, date, archite~t or other
appropriate information about the property, provided that the size,
materials, design, location and text of such plaque or marker is
approved by the Historic Review Board.
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SECTION 17
HOME OCCUPATIONS
DEFINITION
A "Home OCcupation" is defined as a use conducted entirely ....ithin
a residential building or ....ithin an area zoned for residential uses
....hich i. incidental and secondary to the primary residential use of
the premises.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. No person shall commence or carryon a home occupation in any
r~sidential (R) zoning district ....ithout first obtaining a
conditional use permit authorizing the specific activity to
take place, naming the person or persons ....ho wIll be conducting
the activity, and specifying any conditions attached to the
granting of the pennit by the Plannifl9 Commission beyond those
stated herein.
B. No conditional use permit for a home occupation shall be transferred,
or assigned, nor shall the permit authorize any person'other than
named therein to commence or carryon the occupation ~or which the
permit was issued.
C. Any permit issued for a home occupation may be revoked by the Planning
Commission when it has been found that any condition imposed has been
or is being violated, or when it has been found that the occupation is
being conducted in violation of any State statute or City ordinance,
in a disorderly manner, to the detriment of the public, or when the
occupation is being carried out by a person other than that named
on the permit.
D. Permits shall expire one (1) year after the date of issuance, unless
the applicant applies for and is granted a renewal by the Planning
Commission. Provided there are no changes in the use, such application
may be in the form of a letter and the Planning Commission will act on
the renewal as a a routine agenda item ...ith no .additional charge to
the applicant. However, if the applicant proposes to al ter or expand
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the home occupation, such action will require a new conditional
use permit application. which will be processed per Section 3 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
E. A home occupation shall be conducted only in zoning ~istrict$ wh1ch
permit or conditionally permit such uses and shall be conducted in
conformity with all of the following criteria;
1. The home occupation shall be conducted by a member or members
of the family residin9 on the property as an incidental use to
the primary r,.14Intial UII, No additional plrlon or plr.onl
shall be employed.
2. The home occupation shall be conducted 101ely within the confines
of the residential structure or its garage. No additional
structures shall be constructed for the purpose of the non-
residential use.
3: If the home occupation is conducted in a structure. such as a
garage, that is required by the City for off-street parking or
other required residential use, the home occupationjJhall not
eliminate that required use of the spaee.
4. The home occupation shall not require or have utility services
beyond those required for the residential use.
S. The home occupation shall not encourage customer or client visits
to the dwelling that would result in neighborhood vehicular
traffic levels above those levels normally generated by
residential uses.
6. The electrical, plumbing, or structural elements of the dwelling
shall not be significantly altered in order to accommodate the
home occupation.
7. The home occupation shall not result in noise levels greater than
normally found in the residential neighborhood. The Planning
Commission may ~pose hours of operation conditions if it determines
tha~ the use of tools or other activities may in any 'Way cause
disturbance to neighbors.
8. Any temporary storage of equipment or materials that cannot be stored
within a structure shall be stored only in the rear yard area and
only if that area is screened from view by a solid fence or
vegetative screen six feet in height.
9. The yards, landscaping and exterior of the structure(s) shall not
be altered from their residential character in order to make the"
si~e appear to be a commercial or industrial business.
10. No signs whatsoever shall be allowed.
Ord '561, July 1983
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ANNEXATION
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1. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE
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• Submitted to Planning Commission:
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• Submitted to City Council:
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ORDINANCE NO.__
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES,
REQUIREMENTS, AND FEES FOR ANNEXATIONS
TO THE CITY OF PHOENIX
The City of Phoenix ordains as follows:
Section 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to
ensure that annexations are conducted in conformance with DRS
Chapter 197 and the City's Comprehensive Plan; to require
deposits to cover the City's initial costs of processing an
application for annexation; to require an annexation fee to be
paid to the City upon annexation to partially compensate the
City for required capital improvements and"services necessitated
by the annexation; and to establish application and approval
procedures and requirements.
Section 2. APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION. No proceeding to
annex any area to the City of Phoenix shall be initiated until a
completed.Application for Annexation and required deposit have
been submitted to the City and accepted by the City Administrator.
The applicant shall be the owner of .record of the subject property,
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or his/her designated representative, as demonstrated in writing
along with the owner's written consent to annexation. Sepa~ate
application forms must be submitted by each property owner within
the proposed annexation area, except that joint OWnerS of the same
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tax lot may be included on a single application form. Signatures
of all owners of record on the application form shall signify their
consent to the annexation.
Section 3. FINDINGS OF FACT. Findings of fact, as required
in the Application for Annexation, shall be submitted at the time
of filing and shall address the entire annexation area, as proposed.
Findings of fact shall address the requirements of each applicable
statewide planning goal until such time as the City's Comprehensive
• Plan is acknowledged by the State Land Conservation and Development
Commission, after which time the findings shall specifically address
all appropriate sections of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Section 4. ANNEXATION WITHOUT CONSENT. The City may
annex an "island" area that is surrounded by, but outside of,
the City of Phoenix, irrespective of consent by residents or
owners of property within that area. Such an annexation shall
be justified on the basis of a local documented or potential
health or safety hazard, to ensure the orderly and equitable
provision of public improvements, utilities and community
services, to further the growth and development of the community
in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan, or other
reasons as determined by the City Council and incorporated in
the·findings of fact for the annexation.
Section 5. CONTRACT ANNEXATION. When determined to be
a significant economic advantage to the community, or necessary
for the provisiQn of pUblic facilities and services,. the City
Council may opt for a "contract" annexation. Under this procedure,
the applicant is still responsible for all administrative ·costs,
filing and annexation fees, and submittal of a completed Application
for Annexation form. The applicant(s), the City of Phoenix, and
Jackson County will ~hen enter into an agreement specifying the
improvements to be made, schedule for completion of the planned
development, and other conditions of annexation. The annexation
area will be re-zoned to the Countyls FA, Future Annexation, zoning
district, development and improvements will occur to City. standards,
and the annexation will be completed following completion of the
development, at which time a change to City zoning will also occur.
Section 6. ANNEXATION POLICY. In accordance with the
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City/County urbanization agreement of July 26, 1978, and the intent
of the City to include an element of reasonableness in the process
of annexation, the following policies shall be considered:
1) Annexation shall occur only within the officially adopted
Urban Growth Boundary and shall include only areas that
are contiguous to the City limits of Phoenix.
2) Annexation decisions shall be governed by the policies and
procedures of the City and opportunities shall be provided
for response by Jackson County and other affected agencies.
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•3) Urban facilities and services must be adequate in
condition and capacity to accommodate the additional
level of growth anticipated in the area to be annexed.
4) All properties annexed to the City of Phoenix shall
eventually be improved to City standards, including
but not limited to street improvements, curbs, g~tters,
storm drains, sewer and water lines, sidewalks, street
lighting, and other improvements as determined to be
appropriate by the City's engineer and approved by the
City Council. If such required improvements are not
proposed at the time of annexation, then the annexation
agreement shall specify that they shall be installed at
the time of partitioning, SUbdivision, development, or
other time as approved by the City Council.
S) In the case of an annexation based on an existing.or
potential public health or safety hazard, the City may
require only those improvements that will resolve the
problem at the time of annexation, and may defer all
other improvements .until a later time, or to correspond'
with a future land use action as described in 14 above.
6) In cases where a developer is required to install public
improvements of a size larger than necessary for his own
development in order to provide for the orderly develop-
ment of the overall area, the City may determine that
difference in cost and provide for its reimbursement
through proportionate charges. to other developments or
annexations that subsequently occur in the general vicinity
and that w~ll benefit from those improvements.
Section 7. ANNEXATION AREA PROPOSAL. The area proposed
for annexation to the City of Phoenix shall be located within the
Urban Growth Boundary and shall be contiguous to the City limits.
Also, in order to achieve a triple-majority, as described in ORS
222.170, more than one-half of the property owners within the
proposed annexation area must consent in writing, must own more
than one-half of the·total land area, and that land area must
represent more than one-half the total assessed valuation of the
total annexation area. The City Council, at the time of approval
of the annexation, has the authority to adjust the boundaries of
the annexation area within the limitations of this triple-majority
rule.
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Section 8. FILING FEE. The Application for Annexation
shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount of five hundred
dollars ($500), which is a deposit to be used in paying all the
costs incurred by the City in the processing of the annexation
application, including but not limited to engineering, planning
and attorney's' fees, costs of publication and notification of
property owners and affected agencies. The required filing fee
may be adjusted by the City Administrator in accordance with the
complexity and anticipated costs of processing the application.
Any portion of the filing fee that is not expended will be refunded
and, if the costs exceed the amount of fees collected, the
applicant (5) will be required to pay the additional costs ·.incurred.
Section 9. ANNEXATION FEE. An annexation fee based on
three-quarters of a cent per square foot of land area shall be
obtained from each property owner upon annexation, except that
the follo~ing.types of lands shall not be included in the fee
determination:
1) Floodway areas -- as delineated on·National Flood
Insurance rate maps;
2) Established and publicly~owned'parklands·and recreation
areas, including lands.within the Bear Creek Greenway;
3) Parklands proposed for dedication to the City for puplic
use, and accepted in writing by the City;
4) Public and quasi-public lands used or reserved for the
provision of utilities.or community facilities or services;
5) . Land. within dedioated .treet or other transportation
rights-of-way.
Section 10. DEFERRAL OF FEES. The City Council may defer
the filing and annexation fees in cases where the annexation is
for the purpose of alleviating an existing or potential pUblic
health or safety hazard and the associated fees would result 'in
a financial hardship for the affected property owners. In such
cases, the annexation agreement shall. specify-when those deferred
fees shall be paid. Required fees .shall not be deferred for the
purpose of "economic convenience", as an incentive to annex, nor
to ~llow those funds to be used for development or other purpose.
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Section 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUIRED. Uponoreceipt of a
complete Application for Annexation and required filing fees, a
public hearing shall be scheduled for the City Planning Commission.
This and any additional hearings, as found to be necessary by the
Planning Commission shall be advertised in accordance with the
City's notification procedures for public hearings. Following
the hearing{s) and deliberation, the Planning Commission shall
make a written report to the City Council, addressing relevant
statewide planning goals and the goals and policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan, and expressing its conclusion as to the
proposed annexation's consistency with those goals and policies.
Upon receipt of the Planning Commission's report, the City Council
shall schedule a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be
pUblished once a ·week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of
general circula~ion in Phoenix, shall be posted for the same length
of time in four pUblic places in the City, and shall be sent to all
owners of record of all tax lots, .within and outside the City limits,
that fall within a two-hundred foot radius of the exterio~ boundary
of the proposed annexation area. The notification list of property
owners shall be cornp,iled from Jackson County Assessor's records or
more current City files, if available, and the failure of a property
owner to receive notice of the hearings shall not invalidate any
action sUbsequently taken by the City in the matter.
Section 12. PILING AND WITHDRAWL. It shall be the duty of
the City Administrator to ensure that all records, transcripts and
reports of annexations are filed as required by statute, and to
take the necessary actions to withdraw the annexed areas from
special service districts within the time prescribed by law and
in accordance with the City Council's final decision.
PASSED by the Council and approved by the mayor this
day of , 1984.
Mayor
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APPLICATION FOR 'ANNEXATION
C!ty ot Phoenix
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[]eomplete application package accepted from applicant on:
Date: , 19 _
Accepted By: _
PUBLIC HEARING DATES:
Planning commission:
City Council: __
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( APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION
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The filing of this application, along with other related materials
as required by the City, will initiate the City's procedure fo~
the consideration of the identified lands for annexation to the
City of Phoenix. Please answer each question as completely as
possible.
Business:
1. APPLICANT Name' _
Address: _
City: state:,- Zip: _
Phone: Home:
Business:
2. OWNER (5) OF RECORD (If other than the applicant)
Name: _
Address: -----------'-----
City, State' Zip, _
Phone: Home:
3. CONSULTANT, ATTORNEY, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE
Name' _
. Address:", _
City, State' Zip, ~
Phone:
4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
S. CITY 'ZONING MAP DESIGNATION.
6. ASSESSOR'S IDENTIFICATION:
Township: Range: _
Tax Lot(s) :
Section: _
7. AREA/PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Please use the £011<:>w10g space to give
a brief description of the property proposed for annexation,
including its general location, present use, size, etc.
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8. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - Please check the boxes that most accurately
describe the existing conditions on the subject property:
A. WATER SYSTEM City water system.
- Other water district lines.
Private well.
_ No water source presently available.
OTHER, (Explai"' ,)
B. SEWER SYSTEM ~ City sewer system available on property.BCVSA sewer line available on property.Septic system presently being used.No sewer system on property.
Co. STORM DRAINS ~ Underground storm drain system available.Open ditches carry storm run-off.Natural creek on or adjacent to property.No drainage facilities. .
O. PUBLIC STREETS Subject property has frontage on:
f- Paved public street or highway.Unimproved (not paved) public road.
f- Unimproved private road.Right-of-way only - No existing road.
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No right-of-way for future public road access.
E. CURBS & GUTTERS E3 Existing along street frontage.
No curbs or gutters.
F. SIDEWALKS §Existing (good condition)Existing (poor or deteriorating condition)No sidewalks
G. STREET LIGHTING BStreet light on or within 100 feetNo street light within 100 feet of of property.property.
districts
Water District ~~ ___
Irrigation District
Bear Creek valley S-a-n7i~ta-ry---A~U-Cth~o~r~,7·~tyC-7(BCV~~S=A~)c----
School District No. 4 (Phoenix-Talent)
_ Fire District No. 5
OTHERS' _
which of the following special
is the subject property located?
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10. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION MAP (Attachment)
Provide Jackson County Assessor's Maps to show the specific location,
identification. and dimensions of the subject property in relation to
streets, highways, and adjacent properties. (Available at City Hall)
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1l. NOTIFICATION LIST (Attachment)
In order to comply with the legal requirements for annexations, a list
of the names , addresses of all property owners within the proposed
annexation area and within a 200 foot radius of the annexation area
must be provided. (This informacion may be partially obtained at City
Hall - for those tax lots within the City limits)
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12. LAND USE DESCRIPTION
A. Describe the present use ot the subject property and adjacent properties
including buildings, structures, etc. (May may be included, if helpful) :
B. Describe any plans or contemplated changes in the
use of the subject property following annexation:
13. ZONING .
A. What is the County's present zoning classification on
the subject property?
B. The City's Zoning Map determines .the zoning of the property upon
annexation. Do you agree with this zoning designation?
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o NO - I do not agree .....ith the proposed City zoning and this
application includes a request for amendments to the
City's Comprehensive Plan and ZOning Map.
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14. FINDINGS OF FACT (Attac:hre1t)
It is the applicant 's responsibility to prepare findings of fact
and to present evidence in support thereof. Because of the extremely
technical nature of this process, it is recolmlended that the applicant·
obtain assistance from an attorney or land use specialist. The
applicant is further advised that, if his case is not properly presented,
it could result in the annexation being overturned by the courts or by
the Land Use Board of Appeals.
15. LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Attachment)
A legal description of each tax lot included in the proposed annexation
area must be furnished.
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16. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
In accordance with the City's land development codes and standards,
the applicant shall submit a "preliminary" Public Improvements Plan
that shows the routing of all water, sewer, and/or storm drain lines
and the extent and location on or near the property of all other public
improvements that are proposed, such as street widening, curhs 4 gutters,
sidewalks, street lighting, etc. It is suggested that this preliminary
plan be prepared by a licensed engineer.
17. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FINANCING & SCHEDULING
Cost estimates shall be provided for any and all proposed public
improvements and a method of financing those improvements shall be
presented. The applicant shall also provide a time schedule for the
installation of the public improvements.
18. APPLICATION FILING FEE
At the time of filing a complete Application for Annexation, the
applicant(s) shall also pay the filing fee. Unless otherwise adjusted
by the City Administrator, as in the case of an unusual or difficult
annexation, the filing fee shall be $500 per property owner within the
proposed annexation area. The ordinances of the City of Phoenix provide
for the applicant(s) to pay all costs incurred by the City in processing
the application, including engineering, planning, and attorney's fees,
costs of publication/notification, and other related costs. These fees
are payable by the applicant whether or not the application is granted.
The filing fee iS,considered a deposit to go toward these costs. Any
portion not used will be refunded. If the costs exceed the amount of
fees collected, the applicants may be.required to pay an additional amount.
The "application fees" should not be confused with the "annexation fee",
which is based on three-fourths of a·cent per square foot and will be
included in the tinal annexation agreement between the applicant(s) and City.
19. AGREEMENT & SIGNATURES
The applicant agrees that, if the City becomes involved in litigation
or proceedings before the LCDC or the Land Use Board of Appeals that in
any way result from the applicant's application or the process of the
application or the granting of this request for annexation, the applicant
will pay all legal expenses incurred by the City and hold the City harmless
from any loss whatsoever.
The applicant recognizes that the loyalties of the City's engineer, planner,
and attorney are all to the City of Phoenix and not to the applicant. If
there is a conflict between the applicant and City, these individuals will
work for the best interests of the City.
I (we) confirm that all information hereby provided to the City of
Phoenix is complete and accurate to the best of my (our) knowledge.
Date : _
Date : _
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FLOOOPLAIN REGULATIONS
CITY OF PHOENIX, OREGON
Sections:
15.38.010
15.38.011
15.38.012
15.38.013
15.38.0H
15.38.015
15.38.016
15.38.017
15.38.018
15.38.019
15.38.025
15.38.030
15.38.035
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15.35.040
15·.38.045
15.38.050
15.38.055
15.38.060
15.38.065
15.38.070
15.38.075
15.38.080
15.38.085
15.38.090
15.38.095
Oefinitions.
8ase flood.
Development.
Flood.
Flood Hazard Boundary Hap.
Flood Insurance Rate Hap.
Fl oodway, regu1 atory.
Floor, habitable.
Mobile home.
Substantial improvement.
Designation of flood areas.
Permit for development in
flood area
Permit procedure.
Structural elevation data.
Regulation of structures in
flood hazard areas.
Land development standards in
a flood hazard area.
Additional mobile home land
development standards.
Facility standards in a flood
hazard area.
Land grading standards in a
flood hazard area.
Appea1-s board.
Technical variances.
Historic variance.
Hardship variance.
Evaluation of variance
applications.
Granting of variances.
RCNAL.O L. SAL.TER
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15.38.105
Records of Variances.
Regulations not a guarantee.
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15.38.010 DEFINITIONS.
As used in this chapttr, the following words
and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this chapter.
15.38.011 8ASE FLOOD.
MBase flood M means inundation during periods
of higher than normal streamflow, high winds. or
combination thereof, that has a one percent
chance of being equalled or exceeded in any
given year.
15.38.012 DEVELOPMENT.
"Development- means a manmade change to
improved or unimproved real estate including
but not limited to buildings or other structures,
mining, dredging, filling. grading, paving,
excavating or drilling operations.
15.38.013 FLOOD.
lIFloodll means a general and temporary
condition of partial or complete inundation of
normally dry land areas from the overflow' of
surface waters, or the unusal and rapid
accumulation or runoff of surface waters from.1
any Source.
15.38.014 FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAP.
"Flood Haz~rd Boundary Map" means an
official map of the community furnished by the
Federal Insurance Administration, labeled a
Flood Hazard Boundary Map and delineating the
boundaries of the special hazard areas.
l5.3B.015 FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP.
MFlood Insurance Rate Map" means an
official map of the community furnished by the
Federal Insurance M!l'l~,!,St:M.Ln" labeled a
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Flood Insurance Rate Map and delineating both
the zones applicable to the community.
15.38.016 FLOOOWAY. REGULATORY.
"Regulatory floodway" means the channel
of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent
land areas that must be reserved in order to
discharge the waters of a base flood.
15.38.017 FLOOR. HABITABLE.
"Habitable floor" means a floor usable for
living purposes. which includes working,
sleeping, eating, cooking or recreation, or a
combination thereof. A floor used only for
storage purposes is not a habitable floor.
15.38.018 MOBILE HOME.
I'Mobile Home M means a structure,
transportable in one or more sections, which is
built on a permanent chassis and designed to be
used with or without a permanent foundation
when connected to the required utilities. It does
not include recreational vehicles or travel
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15.38.019 SU85TANTIAL IMPROVEMENT.
"Substantial improvement" means any
repair, reconstruction or improvemert of a
structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds
fifty percent of the market value of the
structure either before the improvement or
repair is starte~ OT, if the structure has been
damaged and is being restored, before the
damage occurred.
15.38.025 OESIGNATION OF FLOOO AREAS.
Al The area of this city that is within a flood
hazard area as now or hereafter constituted
by being shown on the Flood Hazard Boundary
Map or the Flood Insurance Rate Map which
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to the requirements of this chapter.
Whenever sufficient data for a portion of a
watercourse have been provided to permit
the designation of a regulatory flooJway,
the city shall adopt boundaries for a regula-
tory fl oodway. Th e fl 00 dway de signa te d
shall be designed to carry the waters of the
base flood without increasing the water
surface elevation of the flood at any point
more than one foot above the established
base flood elevation. The area of this city
within an adopted regulatory floodway shall
be subject to the additional requireme~ts of
this chapter for the preservation of such,
floodway.
15.38.030 PERMIT FOR OEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD AREA .
.. A•. No person shall construct, reconstruct Or
install a development, install a mobile home,
or divide land in a flood hazard area unless a
permit has been received for the work.
Except for improvement of an existing
structure which is less than substantial as
determined by the buildIng official, no
permit shall be issued unless 'the work will be·
reasonably safe from flooding and otherwise
complies with this chapter and other ordinances.
The value of work shall not be included in
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determining whether or not a permit applica-
·ticn is for a substantial improvement if it is
the minimum work required to comply with
state or local health, sanitary or safety codes.
If the improvement of an existing structure
is determined to be 1ess than substantial,
it shall comply with the same requirements
as for a substantial improvement, except
that compliance with regulations found to
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standards adopted by the city council shall
be waived.
Before granting a permit required by this
section, the city manager shall determine
that other permits have been obtained that
are required by federal or state law.
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15.3B.035 PERMIT PROCEDURE.
A. Before sUbmitting an application for a
permit required by Section 15.3B.020, the
applicant shall review the best available
information on flood conditions affecting
the land. The city shall keep on file in the
office of the city manager th~ best informa-
tion known to the city manager. If the
appl icant has access to additional informa-
tion and can establish its reliability, the city
manager may permit its use, providing the
information is not in conflict with data
provided by the Federal Insurance Admini-
stration. The.app1icant shall use the informa-
tion in preparing the application and to
demonstrate compliance with the requirements
of this chapter.
B. Once base. flood elevation data are available
and until a regul atory floodway has been
adopted, the application shall show that the
proposed development~ when combined with
other existing uses and potentially allowed
development. will not increase the water
surface elevation of the base flood more
than one foot above the established base
flood elevation at any point in t he flood
hazard area.
C. Once a regulatory floodway is adopted for
the area, instead of compliance with Section
15.3B.025B, the appl ication shall show that
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the development will not encroach within
the regulatory floodway in a manner that
would cause an increase in f100dl1evels
during a period of base flood discharge.
When a proposed development includes an
alteration or relocation of a watercourse, the
appl ieation shall describe a program of
watercourse maintenance, in addition to
describing the nature of the alteration or
relocation. Upon issuing a permit involving
watercourse alteration or telocation, the city.
engineer shall notify the officials of an
adjacent upstream of downstream city or
-county and the State Department of Land
Conservation and Development that the
permit has been issued. Evidence of the
~otification also shall be submitted to the
Federal Insurance Administration.
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15.38.040 STRUCTURAL ELEVATION DATA.
A. - An application for a building permit for a new
or substantially improved structure or for a
mobile home installation permit shall contain
the following data referenced to mean sea level:
1. The level of the lowest habitable floor
and of any basement floor whether or
not intended to-be habitable;
2. The level to which the structure is to be
floodproofed. if appl icable.
B. A statement shal" accompany the elevation
data noting whether or not the structure
contains a basement.
C. The information required by this section
shall be maintained in the files.
15.38.045 REGULATION OF STRUCTURES IN FLOOO
HAZARO AREAS.
A. If a building or other structure is constructed
or substaintial1y improved or a mobile home
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prevent flotation, collapse or lateral
movement of the structure;
2. Constructed with mater'als and utility
equipment resistant to flood damage;
3. Constructid by methods and practices
that minimize flood damage.
The lowest habitable floor. and any base-
ment floor whether or not the basement is
intended to be habitable, of a new Or sub-
stantially improved residential structure and
the floor of a newly installed mobile home
shall be elevated at least one foot above the
base flood level shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map, unless a greater height
is required to comply with subsection E2 of
this section. However, subject to the require-
'ments of Section 15.38.055, the floor level
of a mobile h'ome installed on a site existing
on ~0" /ilL ,may be at a lower
level if compliance is not practical as deter-
mined by the building official.
,Unless the lowest floor elevation, inc],uding
a basement floor, is one foot above the base
flood elevation, a newly constructed or sub-
stantially improved nonresidential structure
shall be designed so that the structure is
substantially i,mpermeable to the passa~e of
water and ath erw; se floadproo fed I at 1eas t
to a 1eve 1 two fee t above th e ba se fl Dod 1eve 1.
The structural components shall have t'he
capacity of resisting hydrostatic and hydro-
dynamic loads and effects of buoyancy.
O. "When floodoroofing is utilized for a
structure, a registered engineer or 1 icensed
architect shall certify that the floodproofing
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method is adequate to withstand the flood
depths, pressures, velocities, impact and
uplift forces and other factors associated
with the base flood and otherwise conforms
to the f1oodproofing standards of the State
Structural Speciality Code in effect at the
time of construction.
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A newly constructed or substantially i
improved structure in a ',4' zone of a flood
hazard area shall comply with the following
additional requirements:
1. The space below the lowest floor shall
be free of obstructions or be constructed
with a breakway wall designed to
collapse under stress.
2. The enclosed space shall not be used for
human habitation,
3. Fill shall not be used for structural
support of the building,
4. The structure shall be elevated on
adequately anchored pilings or columns.
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and securely anchored to the piles or
columns so that the lowest portion of
the structural members of the lowest
floor is elevated to or above the base
flood level.
5". A registered engineer or licenses archi-
tect shall certify that to withstand
velocity w~ters, the structure has been
anchored securely to adequately
anchored pilings or columns.
Unless the site on which a mobile home is to
be installed is above the base flood level. a
mobile home or an addition to a mobile
home shall be anchored to resist flotation,
collapse and lateral movement as follows:
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1. Over·the·top ties shall be provided at each of the
four corners of the mobile home, with two additional
ties per side at intermediate locations, except that
a mobile home that is less than fifty feet long need
have only One additional tie per side.
2. Frame ties shall be provided at each corner of the
home with five additional ties per side at intermediate
points, except that a mobile home less than fifty feet
land need have only four additional ties per side.
3. All components of the anchoring system. including ties,'
shall be capable of carrying a force of four thousand
eight hundred poinds.
15.38.050 LANO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN A FLOOD HAZARD AREA.
A. In addition to compliance with Sections 15.38.055 and
15.38.060, a subdivision or other new land development within.
a flood hazard area shall be designed and constructed ,to
minimize flood damage. including special provisions for
adequate drainage to reduce exposure to, flood hazards.
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shall be designed. constructed and maintained to retain the
flood-carrying capacity of the watercourse.
C. A subdivision proposal or other proposed new land development
greater than either fifty lots or five acres shall include
data showing the base flood elevation.
,15.38.055 ADDITIONAL M08ILE HOME LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDAROS.
A. Except in the locations described in subsection 8 of this
section, a site for a mobile home that is in a flood hazard
area shall comply with the following:
1. The movile home stand on a site shall be elevated on
compacted fill or on pilings so that the floor of the
mobile home will be one foot above the base flood elevation
1eve 1.
2. Adequate surface drainage shall be:'provilded.
3. Access for a hauler shall be provided.
4. If the mobile home stand is elevate~ on pilings, the stand
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sh.ll be placed in st.ble soil no more th.n ten feet
.p.rt .nd later.l reinforcement sh.ll be provided for
pilings extending more th.n six feet .bove ground level.
B. Provisions of subsection A of this section .re not .pplic.ble
to • mobile home site in .n existing mobile home p.rk or in
.n existing subdivision which by deed restriction limits the
use of lots to the inst.ll.tion of mobile homes. provided th.t
continuously since prior to October 19, 1981. the site h.s
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D. The placement of a mobile home in the regulatory floodw.y
is prohibited. However,' site existing within a mobile home
park may be used, provided that prior to October 19, 1981.•
the site has had the improvements described in subsection B of.
this section, or prior to the date the regulatory floodway
was designated, the site has had such improvements and has
been otherwise approved as complying with the standards o~
subsection A of this section. A mobile home installed on
such site sh.ll be a single-wide unit with wheels .nd tongue
in place.
15.38.060 FACILITY STANDARDS IN A FLOOD HAZARD AREA.
A. A public utility or f.cil ity associated with a subdivision
or other new land development within a flood hazard area
shall be designed, located and constructed to minimize or
eliminate flood damage and to avoid raising the water elevation
in a regulatory floodway.
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6. A new replacement water supply system shall be designed.
located and constructed to minimize or eleiminate infiltration
of floodwaters into the system.
C. A new or replacement sanitary sewage system shall be designed.
located and constructed to minimize or eliminate inf~ltration
of floodwaters into the system and discharges from the system
into the floodwaters.
O. An on·site septic tank system ar other individual waste
disposal system shall be located to avoid impairment or
contamination during flooding.
15.36.065 LANO GRAOING STANOAROS IN A FLOOO HAZARD AREA.
A. When required by the building official. the application for
a grading or excavation permit shall be accompanied by two
sets of plans or specifications and other supporting data
considered necessary to act on the application.
B. After review of a grading or excavation permit application,
the application shall be denied if it is determined that:
1. The proposed excavation. filling or other grading does
not comply with Section 15.36.0556 and a regulatory
floodway has not been designated that is applicable
to the are~;
2. The proposed excavation. filling or other grading will
raise the water elevation in a designated floodway.
15.38.070 APPEALS 60ARD.
The Appeals 60ard shall be the City Council unless a different
board is designated by the City Council. An appeal may be made
when a person believes there is an error in any requirement.
decision, or determination of the City Engineer or Building
Official in the enforcement or administration of this Chapter.
An application may be made to the Appeals Board for a variance
as provided by Sections 15.36.075 through 15.36.065.
15.36.075 TECHNICAL VARIANCES.
A technical variance for hardship relief from the requirements
of Sections 15.36.0456 and 15.38.055Al of this Chapter may be
granted for new construction and for improvements to existing
structures which could not otherwise be authorized. provided
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the construction or improvements are to be erected or installed
on a parcel of land of one-half acre or less in size, contiguous
to 'and more or less surrounded by lots with existing structures
constructed below the minimum floor elevation established for
flood protection ·purposes. A parcel of land in excess o'f the
one-half acre that is in one ownership on October 19, 1981, is
not excluded from the granting of a technical variance, but the
justification required for issuing a vairance increases as'the
size of the property under one ownership increases and shall
br granted only if required to equalize circumstances, consider-
ing previously developed land adjacent to the parcel for which
a variance could be sought.
15.38.080 HISTORIC VARIANCE.
A variance for historic preservation may be granted for the
reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of a structure
listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the
State Inventory of Historic Places.
15.38.085 HAROSHIP VARIANCE.
A hardship variance as described in Section 15.38.075 or
as necessary to protect an owner's constitutional right to
use property shall be granted upon finding all of the following:
A. There is a good and sufficient cause due to no fault of the
applicant;
B. Failure to grant the vairance would result in exceptional
hardship to the applicant;
C. The vairance is the minimum necessary. considering the
flood hazard, to afford relief.
15.38.090 EVALUATION. OF VARIANCE APPLICATIONS.
In reviewing an application for a variance, the Appeals Board
shall consider technical evalutations. standards specified in
other sections of this Chapter, other relevant factors and each
of the following:
A. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to
the injury of others;
B. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion
damage;
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C. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents
to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the
individual owner;
D. The importance of the services provided by the propos!,d
facility to the community;
E. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location,
where applicable;
F. The availibi1ity of alternative locations, not subject to
. flooding or erosion damage, for the proposed use;
G. The relationship of the proposed use to the area floodplain
management program;
H. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for
ordinary and emergency vehicles;
I The expected height. velocity. duration. rate of rise and
sediment transport of the floodwaters expected at the ·site;
J. The costs of providing governmental and utility services
during and after flood conditions including maintenance and
repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer; ,.
gas. electrical and water systems. streets and bridges.
15.38.095 GRANTING OF VARIANCES.
A. If the findings warrant. the Appeals 80ard may grant a
variance, providing the variance sh~11 not result in increased
flood heights. additional threats to public safety or
. extraordi~ary public expense.
8. An applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given
written notice that the structure is permitted. The notice
shall designate the elevation of the lowest floor compared
to the base flood elevation and shall advise the applicant
that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with
the increased risk resulting from any reduced floor elevati.on
authorized by the variance.
C. Such conditions may be attached to the granting of a variance
as the appeals board deems necessary to further the purpose
of this chapter.
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The building official shall maintain the records of actions
on appeals and variance applications and shall report variances
to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request.
15.38.105 REGULATIONS NOT A GUARANTEE.
The degree of flood protection afforded by the provisions
of this Chapter is considered reasonable for regu1atore purposes
and is based upon engineering and scienti~ methods of study.
Larger floods than those anticipated by these provisions may
occur on occasion or the flood height may be increased by human
·or natural causes, such as log jams or bridge openings restricted
by debris. The identification of areas subject to flooding
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter dbes.·not imply that
lands outside such areas will be free from flooding or flood
. damage. This chapter shall not create liability on the part
of the City or any officer of employee thereof for any flood
damages that result from re1ieance on the provi_ions .or designa-
tions·of this chapter or any administrative decisions lawfully
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AN ORDINANCE AHENDING THE PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 506
BY ADDING A SECTION 18, BUFFERING AND SCREENING REQUIREHENTS
AND DECLARING AN EHERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Phoenix Planning Commi •• lon worked with stat! to
refine the city's Commercial Zoning District., including a nev
Co••ercial Highway District for 80ae parcels along South Pacific
Highway, evaluated the need to rezone 80ae land in this area R-3 to
meet requirementa of HB 2259, and make needed corresponding changea
to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Haps throughout 1987, and
WHEREAS, the Phoenix Planning Co••ission conducted public
hearings on the draft districts and plan and zone changes 1n
February, Harch, and November 1987, and
WHEREAS, the nev C-H, Co••ercial Highyay Zoning District provides
for some heavy commercial uees and autoaobile oriented uses as veIl
as so.e light industrial uses. and
WHEREAS, the Phoenix Planning Co••ission has also considered the
potential for land use conflicts betveen zoning districts in several
parts of the city from August to November 1987. considered vays to
reduce these conflicts through apecial buffering and screening
requirements in addition to setbacks between zoning district•• and
conducted a public hearing to accept additional public co••ents OD
November 23 •. 1987. nov. therefore.
THE CITY OF PHOENII,ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Phoenix Zoning Ordinance No. 506 is amended by
adding a Dew Section 18, Buffering and Screening Require.enta. vhich
i. attached and by this reference incorporated herein as Exhibit WAft
and which is hereby made effective in the City of Phoenix "fro. and
after the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2. It is hereby adjudged that this Ordinance is
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and
safety of the people of the City of Phoenix. An emergency is declared
to ezist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect froa
and after the date of it~ passage and approval by the Kayar.
signed by ae in
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EXHIBIT "A"
PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 18 - BUFFERING AND SCREENING REQUIREHENTS
Section 18.100 - Purpose
To reduce the impacts of noise, dust, commercial and
industrial activities and other uses that may reduce land
use compatibility on adjacent conforming uses which are of
8 different type, buffering and screening will be required
along boundaries between different zoning districts. The
property owner 18 responsible for the establishment and
DalotenaDce of buffering and screening in accord with the
requirements of this section unle •• the use 1n the abutting
zoning district has already provided said buffering and
screening in compliance with the standards of this section.
Seetton 18.200 - Bufferins and Screening Requirements
A. A buffer consists of a horizontal distance fro. between
the building's foundation and property line which .ay only
be occupied by screening, utilities and landscaping
.aterials. The standard buffering distance betveen yarious
zoning districts i. identif1ed.in the buffer area
require.ents in the Buffer Matrix in Section 18.300. The
distances in the buffer .atr1x are in addition to the yard
setback require.ents and landscaping requirements, unle••
they can be vaived at reduced 8S proY1ded 1n this section.
B. Within the buffer areas screening is required and .may
consiat of:
1. At least one .(1) rov of deaiduou8 or evergreen tr~e.
or a mixture of each. not les8 than ten (10) feet high or
1-1/2" caliper in size at time of planting, and spaced not
more than fifteen (15) feet apart for columnar type trees
and 30 feet for round headed trees, and at least one (1)
rov of evergreen shrubs spaced not aore than flye (5) feet
apart which will grow to form a continuous hedge at least
fiye (5) feet in height within fiye (5) yeara of planting,
with lawn. garden, lov groving eyer green shrubs. e?ergreen
ground co?er or Yegetable or rock aulch coyering the
balance of th~ property.
2. A masonry vall at least fi?e (5) feet in height
along the property line may be substituted for the
buffering and Bcreening requirements.
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C. When the folloving .ituationa exiat. the buffering and
screening •• J be reduced or eli.inated or alt.rnati.e aeens
of providina the desired screening .«y be instituted.
1. Existing Screening. If the abutting use haa provided
buffering in compliance with this aection. buffering and
screening need not be provided along the abutting boundary.
2. Arterial or Collector Street. In case a where a
proposed land uae i. aeparated from an abutting zone by an
arterial or collector street, the buffering and acreening
along this common boundary aay be reduced or waived.
3. Solar Acceaa. When it is demonstrated that required
acreening will shade aouth facing wall. or roofs on-site or
off-site on December 21st between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3
p.•. , alternative aeans of screening ••y be proposed.
4. Alternative Plan. In lieu of these standards. the
owner aay prepare a detailed plan and specificationa for
landscaping and acreening. including plantings. fences,
walls, walks and other featurea designed to afford the degree
of needed buffering. Such plans aDd apecifications ahall be
sub.itted to the Planning Co••iasion for review and approved,
found consiatent with the p~rposea of this section.
Section 18.300 Buffer Matrix
Huabera in the aatrix refer to distance in feet.
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