Department of Land Conservation and Development 
635 Capitol Street, Suite 150 
Salem, OR 97301-2540 
(503)373-0050 
Fax (503) 378-5518 
www. 1 cd. state. or. us 
NOTICE OF ADOPTED AMENDMENT 
October 1,2007 
TO: Subscribers to Notice of Adopted Plan 
or Land Use Regulation Amendments 
FROM: Mara Ulloa, Plan Amendment Program Specialist 
SUBJECT- City of Lincoln City Plan Amendment 
DLCD File Number 004-07 
The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) received the attached notice of 
adoption. Due to the size of amended material submitted, a complete copy has not been attached. 
Copies of the adopted plan amendment are available for review at DLCD offices in Salem, the 
applicable field office, and at the local government office. 
Appeal Procedures* 
DLCD ACKNOWLEDGMENT OR DEADLINE TO APPEAL: October 15,2007 
This amendment was not submitted to DLCD for review prior to adoption. Pursuant to OAR 660-
18-060, the Director or any person is eligible to appeal this action to LUBA under ORS 197.830 to 
197.845. 
If you wish to appeal, you must file a notice of intent to appeal with the Land Use Board of Appeals 
(LUBA) no later than 21 days from the date the decision was mailed to you by the local government. 
If you have questions, check with the local government to determine the appeal deadline. Copies of 
the notice of intent to appeal must be served upon the local government and others who received 
written notice of the final decision from the local government. The notice of intent to appeal must be 
served and filed in the form and manner prescribed by LUBA, (OAR Chapter 661, Division 10). 
Please call LUBA at 503-373-1265, if you have questions about appeal procedures. 
*NOTE: THE APPEAL DEADLINE IS BASED UPON THE DATE THE DECISION 
WAS MAILED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A DECISION MAY HAVE 
BEEN MAILED TO YOU ON A DIFFERENT DATE THAN IT WAS MAILED 
TO DLCD. AS A RESULT YOUR APPEAL DEADLINE MAY BE EARLIER 
THAN THE DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE. 
Oregon 
Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor 
Cc: Doug White, DLCD Community Services Specialist 
Laren Wool ley, DLCD Regional Representative 
Richard Townsend, City of Lincoln City 
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£ 2 Notice of Adoption 
' THIS FORM MUST BE MAILED TO DLCD 
WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS AFTER THE FINAL DECISION 
PER ORS 197.610, OAR CHAPTER 660 - DIVISION 18 A 
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SEP 2 5 2007 
LAND CONSERVATION 
AND DEVELOPMENT 
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jVt Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment 
I I Land Use Regulation Amendment 
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Zoning Map Amendment 
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Summarize the adopted amendment. Do not use technical terms. Do not write "See Attached". 
— Amend the Comprehensive Plan text to add "Oceanlake Plan District" as a development category. Amend the 
— Zoning Ordinance to add a new zone, "Oceanlake Plan District." Amend the Comprehensive Plan Map and 
Zoning Map to assign the "Oceanlake Plan District" designation to properties roughly bounded by NW 12th 
Street to the south, NW 21st Street to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and lots fronting Highway 101 
on the east side, commonly known as the "Oceanlake District." The purpose of these amendments is to 
— implement the Oceanlake Plan developed by the Lincoln City Urban Renewal Agency. 
Describe how the adopted amendment differs from the proposed amendment. If it is the same, write "SAME'' 
If you did not give Notice for the Proposed Amendment, write "N/A". 
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Did the Department of Land Conservation and Development receive a Notice of Proposed Amendment... 
Forty-five (45) days prior to first evidentiary hearing? [ 3 Yes Q No 
If no, do the statewide planning goals apply? Q Yes O No 
If no, did Emergency Circumstances require immediate adoption? Q Yes Q No 
Affected State or Federal Agencies, Local Governments or Special Districts: 
Local Contact: R t c K GAci TburSl S ^ I q/ 
Address: Ell X 50 
Zip Code + 4: <113^7-
Phone: ( 5 ' / / ) W - 2 / 5 3 Extension* 
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ADOPTION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 
This form must be mailed to DLCD within 5 working days after the final decision 
per ORS 197.610, OAR Chapter 660 - Division 18. 
1. Send this Form and TWO (2) Copies of the Adopted Amendment to: 
ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST 
DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 
635 CAPITOL STREET NE, SUITE 150 
SALEM, OREGON 97301-2540 
2. Submit TWO (2) copies the adopted material, if copies are bounded please submit TWO (2) 
complete copies of documents and maps. 
3. Please Note: Adopted materials must be sent to DLCD not later than FIVE (5) working days 
following the date of the final decision on the amendment. 
4. Submittal of this Notice of Adoption must include the text of the amendment plus adopted findings 
and supplementary information. 
5. The deadline to appeal will not be extended if you submit this notice of adoption within five working 
days of the final decision. Appeals to LUBA may be filed within TWENTY-ONE (21) days of the 
date, the Notice of Adoption is sent to DLCD. 
6. In addition to sending the Notice of Adoption to DLCD, you must notify persons who 
participated in the local hearing and requested notice of the final decision. 
7. Need More Copies? You can copy this form on to 8-1/2x11 green paper only; or call the DLCD 
Office at (503) 373-0050; or Fax your request to:(503) 378-5518; or Email your request to 
mara.uIloa@state.or.us - ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST. 
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ORDINANCE NO. 2007-06 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT TO ADD NEW 
DEVELOPMENT CATEGORIES 
THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY FINDS THAT: 
A. The Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on amendment of the 
City's Comprehensive Plan text (adopted by Ordinance No. 84-01, as amended) on May 15, 
2007 and recommended approval; and 
B. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development was duly notified of 
the proposed amendment; and 
C. The City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing on amendment of the 
Comprehensive Plan text on June 25, July 9, and July 23, 2007; and 
D. The proposed Comprehensive Plan text amendment conforms to and is consistent with 
the City's Comprehensive Plan Policies and Statewide Planning Goals for the reasons set forth 
in Exhibit "A"; and 
E. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Map amendment is consistent with all applicable 
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance including, but not limited to, required initiation, processing 
and noticing requirements. 
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: 
Section 1 The Comprehensive Plan text, in the section headed "Development Categories," is 
hereby amended to include the following development category: 
13. Oceanlake Plan District, is provided for the integration of residential, commercial, and 
recreational uses in a well-planned, mixed-use environment in the Oceanlake area. The 
district is intended to provide maximum flexibility in land use that combines 
predictability and efficiency in the land use approval process while striving for 
excellence in design. 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lincoln City this day of 
September 2007. 
ATTEST: 
CATHY STEERE, CITY RECORDER 
Ordinance 2007-06 Page 1 
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Statewide Planning Goals 
Goal 1: "Citizen Involvement" - All proposed documents were made available for 
public review and purchase and assistance was available to interpret and explain 
the technical information. All affected property owners were noticed regarding 
the public hearings on the proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions, including 
Measure 56 notice, and hearing notices were published in local papers in 
accordance with notice requirements. Therefore, the amendments are consistent 
with Goal 1. 
Goal 2: "Land Use Planning" - This goal is 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 insure an adequate factual basis for such decisions and actions. 
The Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan and its implementation measure, the 
Lincoln City Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of Lincoln City 
after public hearings and have been reviewed on a periodic cycle to take into 
account changing public policies and circumstances. Opportunities were provided 
for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during 
preparation, review, and revision of the plan and implementing ordinances. 
Review of this application in accordance with the Lincoln City Comprehensive 
Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance provisions establishes conformance with 
this goal. 
Goal 3 Agricultural Lands" - The area affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions is located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. The area is 
currently designated and zoned for urban development and will remain as such. 
No agricultural lands will be affected by the amendments. Therefore, Goal 3 is 
not applicable. 
Goal 4: "Forest Lands" - The area affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions is 
located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. The area is zoned for urban 
development. Moreover, the affected area does not contain any designated forest 
lands. Therefore, Goal 4 is not applicable. 
Goal 5: "Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources" - The 
area affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions is located within the City's 
Urban Growth Boundary. The application of the Oceanlake zoning provisions is 
limited to lands zoned for General Commercial, Recreation Commercial, and 
Single-Family Residential use. They do not include any areas currently zoned 
Open Space or Park. They do not include the one property listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places, the Dorchester House. The area subject to the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions also includes some sites designated as significant 
aesthetic resources. The Oceanlake zoning provisions will enhance these areas by 
requiring commercial structures to be built to improved aesthetic qualities. 
Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 5. 
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(6) Goal 6: "Air, Water and Land Resources Quality" - The Oceanlake zoning 
provisions will not serve to increase the waste and process discharges already 
being generated within the affected areas. Such discharges include solid waste, 
thermal, noise, atmospheric or water pollutants, contaminants or products 
therefrom. Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 6. 
(7) Goal 7: "Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards" - The area affected by 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions includes some identified Natural Hazards areas. 
The city already has acknowledged ordinance standards relating to development 
in these areas, and the Oceanlake zoning provisions do not authorize any 
development inconsistent with these natural hazard standards. Therefore the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 7. 
(8) Goal 8: "Recreational Needs" - The areas affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions do not include any areas zoned for open space or park use, nor do they 
of themselves authorize any development inconsistent with the recreational needs 
of the community, region, or state. Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions 
are consistent with Goal 8. 
(9) Goal 9: "Economic Development" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions do not 
affect the availability of land suitable for industrial and commercial development. 
Instead they provide for orderly development of commercial lands in a manner 
that is intended to promote a more attractive community and thereby enhance the 
appeal of the community as a place for economic activity. They do not relate to 
lands zoned for industrial development. The Oceanlake zoning provisions are 
expected to promote economic development. Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions consistent with Goal 9. 
(10) Goal 10: "Housing" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions may affect the 
availability of housing by modifying certain existing restrictions in a way to allow 
increased housing development at a lower cost, such as by allowing mixed-use 
structures in the commercial areas and by allowing residential development on 
smaller lots. By helping to improve the visual appearance of structures and sites 
used for mixed-use development the Oceanlake zoning provisions will help to 
enhance the quality of the housing stock in Lincoln City. Therefore, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 10. 
(11) Goal 11: "Public Facilities and Services" - Existing City water and sewer 
infrastructure and treatment facilities will not be affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions, nor will their ability to serve surrounding properties be affected. 
Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 11. 
(12) Goal 12: "Transportation" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with 
the City's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan. Therefore, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 12. 
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(13) Goal 13: "Energy Conservation" - The land use patterns and development 
allowed in association with the Oceanlake zoning provisions promote walkability 
and therefore would have a positive effect on Energy Conservation. Therefore, 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 13. 
(14) Goal 14: "Urbanization" - The proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions, through 
improving the aesthetic quality of the city, serve to promote the livability of 
Lincoln City, thereby reducing the need to expand the Urban Grown Boundary. 
Proposed densities of surrounding properties will not be changed. Therefore, the 
amendments are consistent with Goal 14. 
(15) Goal 15: "Willamette River Greenway" - The affected areas are not located 
within the Willamette River Greenway. Therefore, Goal 15 is not applicable. 
(16) Goal 16: "Estuarine Resources" - The affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions do not include any areas adjacent to a designated estuarine resource. 
Therefore, Goal 16 is not applicable. 
(17) Goal 17: "Coastal Shorelands" - The city's coastal shorelands include all land 
west of Highway 101, land within 500 feet of the ordinary high-water elevation of 
Devils Lake and Spring Lake, and land within 1,000 feet of the shoreline mean 
higher-high-water elevation of Schooner Creek, Drift Creek, and Siletz Bay 
estuaries. These coastal shorelands include some parts of the Oceanlake area, and 
also include areas that have been designated as significant aesthetic resources. By 
helping to improve the aesthetic quality of commercial development, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions will improve the aesthetic character of the coastal 
shorelands in general and the significant aesthetic resources specifically. 
Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 17. 
(18) Goal 18: "Beaches & Dunes" - The affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions are not located within a beach or active dune area. Therefore, Goal 18 
is not applicable. 
(19) Goal 19: "Ocean Resources" - Because the affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions are solely on the dry land areas of the city, the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions will not affect the nearshore ocean and continental shelf. Therefore, 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 19. 
B. Comprehensive Plan Goals 
(1) Planning Goal 
"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." 
EXHIBIT A. 
PAGE J L OF A 
The Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan and its implementation measure, the 
Lincoln City Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of Lincoln City 
after public hearing and has been reviewed on a periodic cycle to take into 
account changing public policies and circumstances. Opportunities were provided 
for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during 
preparation, review, and revision of the plan and implementing ordinances. 
Review of this application in accordance with the Lincoln City Comprehensive 
Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance provisions, establishes conformance 
with this goal. 
(2) Citizen Involvement Goal 
"Develop a Citizen Involvement Program which ensures the continued 
participation of citizens in the land use planning process." 
The City has developed a Citizen Involvement Program. In addition, the public 
hearing process, with notice to the public and property owners and review of the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions by the Planning Commission (a citizen board), and 
the City Council (a citizen board) establishes conformance with this goal. 
(3) Public Services and Utilities Goal 
"To plan and develop a timely, orderly, and efficient arrangement of 
public facility and services which compliment the area and serve as a 
framework for urban and rural development." 
Public services and utilities generally already are in place in the areas affected by 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions. The proposed amendments will not adversely 
affect the availability or arrangement of public services and utilities. The goal is 
satisfied. 
(4) Urbanization Goal 
"To promote an orderly and efficient transition of land uses from rural to 
urban." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions, through improving the aesthetic quality of the 
city, serve to promote the livability of Lincoln City, thereby reducing the need to 
expand the Urban Grown Boundary. Proposed densities of surrounding properties 
will not be changed. This goal is satisfied. 
(5) Natural Hazard Goal 
"The City shall control development in hazardous areas to protect life and 
property from natural disasters and hazards." 
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The areas affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions include some identified 
Natural Hazards areas. The city already has acknowledged ordinance standards 
relating to development in these areas, and the Oceanlake zoning provisions do 
not authorize any development inconsistent with these natural hazard standards. 
This goal is satisfied. 
(6) Housing Goal 
"To provide for the housing needs of all citizens." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions may affect the availability of housing by 
modifying certain existing restrictions in a way to allow increased housing 
development at a lower cost, such as by allowing mixed-use structures in the 
commercial areas and by allowing residential development on smaller lots. The 
Oceanlake zoning provisions therefore will enhance the availability of adequate 
numbers of needed housing units at price ranges and rent levels commensurate 
with the local area. Therefore, they are consistent with the housing goal. 
(7) Economy Goal 
"To support the tourist industry and achieve a degree of diversity in the 
community which will allow a balanced economy that will, in turn, 
support an adequate level of services for all members of the area." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions provide for orderly development of commercial 
lands in a manner that is intended to promote a more attractive community and 
thereby enhance the appeal of the community as a place for economic activity, 
particularly with respect to making the community attractive to tourists. The 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are expected to promote economic development. 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions, therefore, meet the goal. 
(8) Aesthetic Goal 
"To develop a livable and pleasing city which enhances man's activities 
while protecting the exceptional aesthetic quality of the area." 
One of the major purposes of the Oceanlake zoning provisions is to carry out this 
goal through design standards for commercial buildings in the Oceanlake area. 
This goal is satisfied. 
(9) Transportation Goal 
"To provide a safe, convenient and rapid transportation network to 
facilitate the movement ofgoods and people." 
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The Oceanlake zoning provisions amendments include provisions intended to 
promote improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation in the commercial areas of 
the city. They do not, of themselves, create any additional transportation impacts 
on the existing transportation system. Therefore, this goal is satisfied. 
Energy Goal 
"To conserve energy." 
The proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions will not have any adverse effects on 
the energy goal. Therefore, the goal is satisfied. 
Overall Environmental Goal 
"To achieve a balance between the need to provide housing and services 
and the need to protect and enhance the natural environment of the city." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions will not, of themselves, have any adverse 
effects on the natural environment. They do not add or delete any natural 
environmental resources of the city. This goal is satisfied. 
Shoreland, Beaches, Dunes, Estuary and Ocean Resources Goal 
"To conserve, protect, and enhance the coastal resources of the city." 
The city's coastal shorelands include all land west of Highway 101, land within 
500 feet of the ordinary high-water elevation of Devils Lake and Spring Lake, and 
land within 1,000 feet of the shoreline mean higher-high-water elevation of 
Schooner Creek, Drift Creek, and Siletz Bay estuaries. These coastal shorelands 
include some parts of the Oceanlake area, including some areas of significant 
aesthetic resources. By helping to improve the aesthetic quality of commercial 
development, the Oceanlake zoning provisions will improve the aesthetic 
character of the coastal shorelands in general and the significant aesthetic 
resources specifically. Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent 
with this goal. 
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ORDINANCE NO. 2007-07 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP ADOPTED BY 
ORDINANCE NO. 84-01 
THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY FINDS THAT: 
A. The Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on amendment of the City's 
Comprehensive Plan Map (adopted by Ordinance No. 84-01, as amended) on May 15 and June 4, 
2007 and recommended approval; and 
B. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development was duly notified of the 
proposed amendment; and 
C. The City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing on amendment of the Comprehensive 
Plan Map on June 25, July 9, and July 23, 2007; and 
D. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Map amendment conforms to and is consistent with the 
City's Comprehensive Plan Policies and Statewide Planning Goals for the reasons set forth in 
Exhibit "A"; and 
E. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Map amendment is consistent with all applicable 
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance including, but not limited to, required initiation, processing and 
noticing requirements. 
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: 
Section 1. The Comprehensive Plan Map of Lincoln City is hereby amended to change the 
Comprehensive Plan Map designation on the parcels shown on the map attached as Exhibit "B" from 
their existing designations to Oceanlake Plan District (OPD). 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lincoln City this day of 
September 2007. 
LORI HOLLINGSW' 
ATTEST: 
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% MAYOR 
CATHY STEERE, CITY RECORDER 
Exhibit A Findings Relating to Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan 
Exhibit B Oceanlake Plan District Map 
Ordinance 2007-07 Page 1 
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Statewide Planning Goals 
Goal 1. "Citizen Involvement" - All proposed documents were made available for 
public review and purchase and assistance was available to interpret and explain 
the technical information. All affected property owners were noticed regarding 
the public hearings on the proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions, including 
Measure 56 notice, and hearing notices were published in local papers in 
accordance with notice requirements. Therefore, the amendments are consistent 
with Goal 1. 
Goal 2: "Land Use Planning" - This goal is 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 insure an adequate factual basis for such decisions and actions. 
The Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan and its implementation measure, the 
Lincoln City Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of Lincoln City 
after public hearings and have been reviewed on a periodic cycle to take into 
account changing public policies and circumstances. Opportunities were provided 
for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during 
preparation, review, and revision of the plan and implementing ordinances. 
Review of this application in accordance with the Lincoln City Comprehensive 
Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance provisions establishes conformance with 
this goal. 
Goal 3: Agricultural Lands" - The area affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions is located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. The area is 
currently designated and zoned for urban development and will remain as such. 
No agricultural lands will be affected by the amendments. Therefore, Goal 3 is 
not applicable. 
Goal 4: "Forest Lands" - The area affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions is 
located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. The area is zoned for urban 
development. Moreover, the affected area does not contain any designated forest 
lands. Therefore, Goal 4 is not applicable. 
Goal 5: "Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources" - The 
area affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions is located within the City's 
Urban Growth Boundary. The application of the Oceanlake zoning provisions is 
limited to lands zoned for General Commercial, Recreation Commercial, and 
Single-Family Residential use. They do not include any areas currently zoned 
Open Space or Park. They do not include the one property listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places, the Dorchester House. The area subject to the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions also includes some sites designated as significant 
aesthetic resources. The Oceanlake zoning provisions will enhance these areas by 
requiring commercial structures to be built to improved aesthetic qualities. 
Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 5. 
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(6) Goal 6: "Air, Water and Land Resources Quality" - The Oceanlake zoning 
provisions will not serve to increase the waste and process discharges already 
being generated within the affected areas. Such discharges include solid waste, 
thermal, noise, atmospheric or water pollutants, contaminants or products 
therefrom. Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 6. 
(7) Goal 7: "Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards" - The area affected by 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions includes some identified Natural Hazards areas. 
The city already has acknowledged ordinance standards relating to development 
in these areas, and the Oceanlake zoning provisions do not authorize any 
development inconsistent with these natural hazard standards. Therefore the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 7. 
(8) Goal 8: "Recreational Needs" - The areas affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions do not include any areas zoned for open space or park use, nor do they 
of themselves authorize any development inconsistent with the recreational needs 
of the community, region, or state. Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions 
are consistent with Goal 8. 
(9) Goal 9: "Economic Development" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions do not 
affect the availability of land suitable for industrial and commercial development. 
Instead they provide for orderly development of commercial lands in a manner 
that is intended to promote a more attractive community and thereby enhance the 
appeal of the community as a place for economic activity. They do not relate to 
lands zoned for industrial development. The Oceanlake zoning provisions are 
expected to promote economic development. Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions consistent with Goal 9. 
(10) Goal 10: "Housing" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions may affect the 
availability of housing by modifying certain existing restrictions in a way to allow 
increased housing development at a lower cost, such as by allowing mixed-use 
structures in the commercial areas and by allowing residential development on 
smaller lots. By helping to improve the visual appearance of structures and sites 
used for mixed-use development the Oceanlake zoning provisions will help to 
enhance the quality of the housing stock in Lincoln City. Therefore, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 10. 
(11) Goal 11: "Public Facilities and Services" - Existing City water and sewer 
infrastructure and treatment facilities will not be affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions, nor will their ability to serve surrounding properties be affected. 
Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 11 
(12) Goal 12: "Transportation" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with 
the City's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan. Therefore, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 12. 
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B. 
(1) 
Goal 13: "Energy Conservation" - The land use patterns and development 
allowed in association with the Oceanlake zoning provisions promote walkability 
and therefore would have a positive effect on Energy Conservation. Therefore, 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 13. 
Goal 14: "Urbanization" - The proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions, through 
improving the aesthetic quality of the city, serve to promote the livability of 
Lincoln City, thereby reducing the need to expand the Urban Grown Boundary. 
Proposed densities of surrounding properties will not be changed. Therefore, the 
amendments are consistent with Goal 14. 
Goal 15: "Willamette River Greenway" - The affected areas are not located 
within the Willamette River Greenway. Therefore, Goal 15 is not applicable. 
Goal 16: "Estuarine Resources" - The affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions do not include any areas adjacent to a designated estuarine resource. 
Therefore, Goal 16 is not applicable. 
Goal 17: "Coastal Shorelands" - The city's coastal shorelands include all land 
west of Highway 101, land within 500 feet of the ordinary high-water elevation of 
Devils Lake and Spring Lake, and land within 1,000 feet of the shoreline mean 
higher-high-water elevation of Schooner Creek, Drift Creek, and Siletz Bay 
estuaries. These coastal shorelands include some parts of the Oceanlake area, and 
also include areas that have been designated as significant aesthetic resources. By 
helping to improve the aesthetic quality of commercial development, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions will improve the aesthetic character of the coastal 
shorelands in general and the significant aesthetic resources specifically. 
Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 17. 
Goal 18: "Beaches & Dunes" - The affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions are not located within a beach or active dune area. Therefore, Goal 18 
is not applicable. 
Goal 19: "Ocean Resources" - Because the affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions are solely on the dry land areas of the city, the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions will not affect the nearshore ocean and continental shelf. Therefore, 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 19. 
Comprehensive Plan Goals 
Planning Goal 
"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." 
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The Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan and its implementation measure, the 
Lincoln City Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of Lincoln City 
after public hearing and has been reviewed on a periodic cycle to take into 
account changing public policies and circumstances. Opportunities were provided 
for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during 
preparation, review, and revision of the plan and implementing ordinances. 
Review of this application in accordance with the Lincoln City Comprehensive 
Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance provisions, establishes conformance 
with this goal. 
(2) Citizen Involvement Goal 
"Develop a Citizen Involvement Program which ensures the continued 
participation of citizens in the land use planning process." 
The City has developed a Citizen Involvement Program. In addition, the public 
hearing process, with notice to the public and property owners and review of the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions by the Planning Commission (a citizen board), and 
the City Council (a citizen board) establishes conformance with this goal. 
(3) Public Services and Utilities Goal 
"To plan and develop a timely, orderly, and efficient arrangement of 
public facility and services which compliment the area and serve as a 
framework for urban and rural development." 
Public services and utilities generally already are in place in the areas affected by 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions. The proposed amendments will not adversely 
affect the availability or arrangement of public services and utilities. The goal is 
satisfied. 
(4) Urbanization Goal 
"To promote an orderly and efficient transition of land uses from rural to 
urban." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions, through improving the aesthetic quality of the 
city, serve to promote the livability of Lincoln City, thereby reducing the need to 
expand the Urban Grown Boundary. Proposed densities of surrounding properties 
will not be changed. This goal is satisfied. 
(5) Natural Hazard Goal 
"The City shall control development in hazardous areas to protect life and 
property from natural disasters and hazards." 
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The areas affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions include some identified 
Natural Hazards areas. The city already has acknowledged ordinance standards 
relating to development in these areas, and the Oceanlake zoning provisions do 
not authorize any development inconsistent with these natural hazard standards. 
This goal is satisfied. 
(6) Housing Goal 
"To provide for the housing needs of all citizens." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions may affect the availability of housing by 
modifying certain existing restrictions in a way to allow increased housing 
development at a lower cost, such as by allowing mixed-use structures in the 
commercial areas and by allowing residential development on smaller lots. The 
Oceanlake zoning provisions therefore will enhance the availability of adequate 
numbers of needed housing units at price ranges and rent levels commensurate 
with the local area. Therefore, they are consistent with the housing goal. 
(7) Economy Goal 
"To support the tourist industry and achieve a degree of diversity in the 
community which will allow a balanced economy that will, in turn, 
support an adequate level of services for all members of the area." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions provide for orderly development of commercial 
lands in a manner that is intended to promote a more attractive community and 
thereby enhance the appeal of the community as a place for economic activity, 
particularly with respect to making the community attractive to tourists. The 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are expected to promote economic development. 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions, therefore, meet the goal. 
(8) Aesthetic Goal 
"To develop a livable and pleasing city which enhances man's activities 
while protecting the exceptional aesthetic quality of the area." 
One of the major purposes of the Oceanlake zoning provisions is to carry out this 
goal through design standards for commercial buildings in the Oceanlake area. 
This goal is satisfied. 
(9) Transportation Goal 
"To provide a safe, convenient and rapid transportation network to 
facilitate the movement of goods and people." 
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The Oceanlake zoning provisions amendments include provisions intended to 
promote improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation in the commercial areas of 
the city. They do not, of themselves, create any additional transportation impacts 
on the existing transportation system. Therefore, this goal is satisfied. 
(10) Energy Goal 
"To conserve energy." 
The proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions will not have any adverse effects on 
the energy goal. Therefore, the goal is satisfied. 
(11) Overall Environmental Goal 
"To achieve a balance between the need to provide housing and services 
and the need to protect and enhance the natural environment of the city." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions will not, of themselves, have any adverse 
effects on the natural environment They do not add or delete any natural 
environmental resources of the city. This goal is satisfied. 
(12) Shoreland, Beaches, Dunes, Estuary and Ocean Resources Goal 
"To conserve, protect, and enhance the coastal resources of the city." 
The city's coastal shorelands include all land west of Highway 101, land within 
500 feet of the ordinary high-water elevation of Devils Lake and Spring Lake, and 
land within 1,000 feet of the shoreline mean higher-high-water elevation of 
Schooner Creek, Drift Creek, and Siletz Bay estuaries. These coastal shorelands 
include some parts of the Oceanlake area, including some areas of significant 
aesthetic resources. By helping to improve the aesthetic quality of commercial 
development, the Oceanlake zoning provisions will improve the aesthetic 
character of the coastal shorelands in general and the significant aesthetic 
resources specifically. Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent 
with this goal. 
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City of ^ 
Lincoln City 
OCEANLAKE PLAN DISTRICT 
proposed Zoning Subdistricts - DRAFT 08//07 
1 inch equals 300 feet 
August 2007 
PAHB 
1 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-08 
2 
3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY 
4 ORDINANCE NO. 84-02 
5 
6 THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY FINDS THAT: 
7 
8 A. The Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on amendment of the City's 
9 zoning ordinance (adopted by Ordinance No. 84-02, as amended) on May 15 and June 4, 2007 and 
10 recommended approval; and 
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12 B. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development was duly notified of the 
13 proposed amendment; and 
14 
15 C. The City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing on amendment of the zoning 
16 ordinance on June 25, July 9, and July 23, 2007; and 
17 
18 D. The proposed zoning ordinance amendment conforms to and is consistent with the City's 
19 Comprehensive Plan Policies and Statewide Planning Goals for the reasons set forth in Exhibit 
20 "A"; and 
21 
22 E. The proposed zoning ordinance amendment is consistent with all applicable provisions of 
23 the zoning ordinance including, but not limited to, required initiation, processing and noticing 
24 requirements. 
25 
26 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: 
27 
28 Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of Lincoln City is amended by adding a new Section 3.106 to 
29 read as set out in the attached as Exhibit "B" 
30 
31 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council 
32 September 2007. 
33 
39 ATTEST: 
40 
42 
43 CATHY STEERE, CITY RECORDER 
44 
45 Exhibit A Findings Relating to Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan 
46 Exhibit B Oceanlake Plan District Zoning Ordinance Provisions 
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of the City of Lincoln City this day of 
LORIHOLLINGSWORTH, MAYOR 
Ordinance No. 2007-08 Page 1 
A. Statewide Planning Goals 
(1) Goal 1: "Citizen Involvement" - All proposed documents were made available for 
public review and purchase and assistance was available to interpret and explain 
the technical information. All affected property owners were noticed regarding 
the public hearings on the proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions, including 
Measure 56 notice, and hearing notices were published in local papers in 
accordance with notice requirements. Therefore, the amendments are consistent 
with Goal 1. 
(2) Goal 2: "Land Use Planning" - This goal is 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 insure an adequate factual basis for such decisions and actions. 
The Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan and its implementation measure, the 
Lincoln City Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of Lincoln City 
after public hearings and have been reviewed on a periodic cycle to take into 
account changing public policies and circumstances. Opportunities were provided 
for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during 
preparation, review, and revision of the plan and implementing ordinances. 
Review of this application in accordance with the Lincoln City Comprehensive 
Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance provisions establishes conformance with 
this goal. 
(3) Goal 3: Agricultural Lands" - The area affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions is located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. The area is 
currently designated and zoned for urban development and will remain as such. 
No agricultural lands will be affected by the amendments. Therefore, Goal 3 is 
not applicable. 
(4) Goal 4: "Forest Lands" - The area affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions is 
located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. The area is zoned for urban 
development. Moreover, the affected area does not contain any designated forest 
lands. Therefore, Goal 4 is not applicable. 
(5) Goal 5: "Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources" - The 
area affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions is located within the City's 
Urban Growth Boundary. The application of the Oceanlake zoning provisions is 
limited to lands zoned for General Commercial, Recreation Commercial, and 
Single-Family Residential use. They do not include any areas currently zoned 
Open Space or Park. They do not include the one property listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places, the Dorchester House. The area subject to the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions also includes some sites designated as significant 
aesthetic resources. The Oceanlake zoning provisions will enhance these areas by 
requiring commercial structures to be built to improved aesthetic qualities. 
Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 5. 
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(6) Goal 6: "Air, Water and Land Resources Quality" - The Oceanlake zoning 
provisions will not serve to increase the waste and process discharges already 
being generated within the affected areas. Such discharges include solid waste, 
thermal, noise, atmospheric or water pollutants, contaminants or products 
therefrom. Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 6. 
(7) Goal 7: "Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards" - The area affected by 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions includes some identified Natural Hazards areas. 
The city already has acknowledged ordinance standards relating to development 
in these areas, and the Oceanlake zoning provisions do not authorize any 
development inconsistent with these natural hazard standards. Therefore the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 7. 
(8) Goal 8: "Recreational Needs" - The areas affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions do not include any areas zoned for open space or park use, nor do they 
of themselves authorize any development inconsistent with the recreational needs 
of the community, region, or state. Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions 
are consistent with Goal 8. 
(9) Goal 9: "Economic Development" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions do not 
affect the availability of land suitable for industrial and commercial development. 
Instead they provide for orderly development of commercial lands in a manner 
that is intended to promote a more attractive community and thereby enhance the 
appeal of the community as a place for economic activity. They do not relate to 
lands zoned for industrial development The Oceanlake zoning provisions are 
expected to promote economic development. Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions consistent with Goal 9. 
(10) Goal 10: "Housing" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions may affect the 
availability of housing by modifying certain existing restrictions in a way to allow 
increased housing development at a lower cost such as by allowing mixed-use 
structures in the commercial areas and by allowing residential development on 
smaller lots. By helping to improve the visual appearance of structures and sites 
used for mixed-use development the Oceanlake zoning provisions will help to 
enhance the quality of the housing stock in Lincoln City. Therefore, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 10. 
(11) Goal 11 * "Public Facilities and Services" - Existing City water and sewer 
infrastructure and treatment facilities will not be affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions, nor will their ability to serve surrounding properties be affected. 
Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 11. 
(12) Goal 12: "Transportation" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with 
the City's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan. Therefore, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 12. 
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(13) Goal 13: "Energy Conservation" - The land use patterns and development 
allowed in association with the Oceanlake zoning provisions promote walkability 
and therefore would have a positive effect on Energy Conservation. Therefore, 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 13. 
(14) Goal 14: "Urbanization" - The proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions, through 
improving the aesthetic quality of the city, serve to promote the livability of 
Lincoln City, thereby reducing the need to expand the Urban Grown Boundary. 
Proposed densities of surrounding properties will not be changed. Therefore, the 
amendments are consistent with Goal 14. 
(15) Goal 15: "Willamette River Greenway" - The affected areas are not located 
within the Willamette River Greenway. Therefore, Goal 15 is not applicable. 
(16) Goal 16: "Estuarine Resources" - The affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions do not include any areas adjacent to a designated estuarine resource. 
Therefore, Goal 16 is not applicable. 
(17) Goal 17: "Coastal Shorelands" - The city's coastal shorelands include all land 
west of Highway 101, land within 500 feet of the ordinary high-water elevation of 
Devils Lake and Spring Lake, and land within 1,000 feet of the shoreline mean 
higher-high-water elevation of Schooner Creek, Drift Creek, and Siletz Bay 
estuaries. These coastal shorelands include some parts of the Oceanlake area, and 
also include areas that have been designated as significant aesthetic resources. By 
helping to improve the aesthetic quality of commercial development, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions will improve the aesthetic character of the coastal 
shorelands in general and the significant aesthetic resources specifically. 
Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 17. 
(18) Goal 18: "Beaches & Dunes" - The affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions are not located within a beach or active dune area. Therefore, Goal 18 
is not applicable. 
(19) Goal 19: "Ocean Resources" - Because the affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions are solely on the dry land areas of the city, the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions will not affect the nearshore ocean and continental shelf. Therefore, 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 19. 
B. Comprehensive Plan Goals 
(1) Planning Goal 
"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." 
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The Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan and its implementation measure, the 
Lincoln City Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of Lincoln City 
after public hearing and has been reviewed on a periodic cycle to take into 
account changing public policies and circumstances. Opportunities were provided 
for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during 
preparation, review, and revision of the plan and implementing ordinances. 
Review of this application in accordance with the Lincoln City Comprehensive 
Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance provisions, establishes conformance 
with this goal. 
(2) Citizen Involvement Goal 
"Develop a Citizen Involvement Program which ensures the continued 
participation of citizens in the land use planning process." 
The City has developed a Citizen Involvement Program. In addition, the public 
hearing process, with notice to the public and property owners and review of the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions by the Planning Commission (a citizen board), and 
the City Council (a citizen board) establishes conformance with this goal. 
(3) Public Services and Utilities Goal 
"To plan and develop a timely, orderly, and efficient arrangement of 
public facility and services which compliment the area and serve as a 
framework for urban and rural development." 
Public services and utilities generally already are in place in the areas affected by 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions. The proposed amendments will not adversely 
affect the availability or arrangement of public services and utilities. The goal is 
satisfied. 
(4) Urbanization Goal 
"To promote an orderly and efficient transition of land uses from rural to 
urban." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions, through improving the aesthetic quality of the 
city, serve to promote the livability of Lincoln City, thereby reducing the need to 
expand the Urban Grown Boundary. Proposed densities of surrounding properties 
will not be changed. This goal is satisfied. 
(5) Natural Hazard Goal 
"The City shall control development in hazardous areas to protect life and 
property from natural disasters and hazards." 
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The areas affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions include some identified 
Natural Hazards areas. The city already has acknowledged ordinance standards 
relating to development in these areas, and the Oceanlake zoning provisions do 
not authorize any development inconsistent with these natural hazard standards. 
This goal is satisfied. 
(6) Housing Goal 
"To provide for the housing needs of all citizens." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions may affect the availability of housing by 
modifying certain existing restrictions in a way to allow increased housing 
development at a lower cost, such as by allowing mixed-use structures in the 
commercial areas and by allowing residential development on smaller lots. The 
Oceanlake zoning provisions therefore will enhance the availability of adequate 
numbers of needed housing units at price ranges and rent levels commensurate 
with the local area. Therefore, they are consistent with the housing goal. 
(7) Economy Goal 
"To support the tourist industry and achieve a degree of diversity in the 
community which will allow a balanced economy that will, in turn, 
support an adequate level of services for all members of the area." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions provide for orderly development of commercial 
lands in a manner that is intended to promote a more attractive community and 
thereby enhance the appeal of the community as a place for economic activity, 
particularly with respect to making the community attractive to tourists. The 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are expected to promote economic development. 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions, therefore, meet the goal. 
(8) Aesthetic Goal 
"To develop a livable and pleasing city which enhances man's activities 
while protecting the exceptional aesthetic quality of the area." 
One of the major purposes of the Oceanlake zoning provisions is to carry out this 
goal through design standards for commercial buildings in the Oceanlake area. 
This goal is satisfied. 
(9) Transportation Goal 
"To provide a safe, convenient and rapid transportation network to 
facilitate the movement of goods and people." 
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PAGE 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions amendments include provisions intended to 
promote improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation in the commercial areas of 
the city. They do not, of themselves, create any additional transportation impacts 
on the existing transportation system. Therefore, this goal is satisfied. 
Energy Goal 
"To conserve energy." 
The proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions will not have any adverse effects on 
the energy goal. Therefore, the goal is satisfied. 
Overall Environmental Goal 
"To achieve a balance between the need to provide housing and services 
and the need to protect and enhance the natural environment of the city." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions will not, of themselves, have any adverse 
effects on the natural environment They do not add or delete any natural 
environmental resources of the city. This goal is satisfied. 
Shoreland, Beaches, Dunes, Estuary and Ocean Resources Goal 
"To conserve, protect, and enhance the coastal resources of the city." 
The city's coastal shorelands include all land west of Highway 101, land within 
500 feet of the ordinary high-water elevation of Devils Lake and Spring Lake, and 
land within 1,000 feet of the shoreline mean higher-high-water elevation of 
Schooner Creek, Drift Creek, and Siletz Bay estuaries. These coastal shorelands 
include some parts of the Oceanlake area, including some areas of significant 
aesthetic resources. By helping to improve the aesthetic quality of commercial 
development, the Oceanlake zoning provisions will improve the aesthetic 
character of the coastal shorelands in general and the significant aesthetic 
resources specifically. Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent 
with this goal. 
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ORDINANCE NO. 2007-09 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY 
ORDINANCE NO. 84-02 
THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY FINDS THAT: 
A. The Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on amendment of the City's 
Zoning Map (adopted by Ordinance No. 84-02, as amended) on May 15 and June 4, 2007 and 
recommended approval; and 
B. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development was duly notified of the 
proposed amendment; and 
C. The City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing on amendment of the Zoning Map on 
June 25, July 9, and July 23, 2007; and 
D. The proposed Zoning Map amendment conforms to and is consistent with the City's 
Comprehensive Plan Policies and Statewide Planning Goals for the reasons set forth in Exhibit 
"A" and 
E. The proposed Zoning Map amendment is consistent with all applicable provisions of the 
Zoning Ordinance including, but not limited to, required initiation, processing and noticing 
requirements. 
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF LINCOLN CITY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: 
Section 1 The Zoning Map of Lincoln City is hereby amended to change the Zoning Map 
designation on the parcels shown on the map attached as Exhibit "B" from their existing 
designations to Oceanlake Plan District (OPD). 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lincoln City this day of 
September 2007. 
~J3 W M Ik 
LORI HOLLINft | WORTH, MAYOR 
ATTEST: 
CATHY STEERE, CITY RECORDER 
Exhibit A Findings Relating to Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan 
Exhibit B Oceanlake Plan District Map 
Ordinance 2007-09 Page 1 
A. Statewide Planning Goals 
(1) Goal 1: "Citizen Involvement" - All proposed documents were made available for 
public review and purchase and assistance was available to interpret and explain 
the technical information. All affected property owners were noticed regarding 
the public hearings on the proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions, including 
Measure 56 notice, and hearing notices were published in local papers in 
accordance with notice requirements. Therefore, the amendments are consistent 
with Goal 1. 
(2) Goal 2: "Land Use Planning" - This goal is 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 insure an adequate factual basis for such decisions and actions. 
The Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan and its implementation measure, the 
Lincoln City Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of Lincoln City 
after public hearings and have been reviewed on a periodic cycle to take into 
account changing public policies and circumstances. Opportunities were provided 
for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during 
preparation, review, and revision of the plan and implementing ordinances. 
Review of this application in accordance with the Lincoln City Comprehensive 
Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance provisions establishes conformance with 
this goal. 
(3) Goal 3: Agricultural Lands" - The area affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions is located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. The area is 
currently designated and zoned for urban development and will remain as such. 
No agricultural lands will be affected by the amendments. Therefore, Goal 3 is 
not applicable. 
(4) Goal 4: "Forest Lands" - The area affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions is 
located within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. The area is zoned for urban 
development. Moreover, the affected area does not contain any designated forest 
lands. Therefore, Goal 4 is not applicable. 
(5) Goal 5: "Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources" - The 
area affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions is located within the City's 
Urban Growth Boundary. The application of the Oceanlake zoning provisions is 
limited to lands zoned for General Commercial, Recreation Commercial, and 
Single-Family Residential use. They do not include any areas currently zoned 
Open Space or Park. They do not include the one property listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places, the Dorchester House. The area subject to the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions also includes some sites designated as significant 
aesthetic resources. The Oceanlake zoning provisions will enhance these areas by 
requiring commercial structures to be built to improved aesthetic qualities. 
Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 5. 
EXHIBIT A 
P A G E 1 O F A . 
(6) Goal 6: "Air, Water and Land Resources Quality" - The Oceanlake zoning 
provisions will not serve to increase the waste and process discharges already 
being generated within the affected areas. Such discharges include solid waste, 
thermal, noise, atmospheric or water pollutants, contaminants or products 
therefrom. Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 6. 
(7) Goal 7: "Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards" - The area affected by 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions includes some identified Natural Hazards areas. 
The city already has acknowledged ordinance standards relating to development 
in these areas, and the Oceanlake zoning provisions do not authorize any 
development inconsistent with these natural hazard standards. Therefore the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 7. 
(8) Goal 8: "Recreational Needs" - The areas affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions do not include any areas zoned for open space or park use, nor do they 
of themselves authorize any development inconsistent with the recreational needs 
of the community, region, or state. Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions 
are consistent with Goal 8. 
(9) Goal 9: "Economic Development" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions do not 
affect the availability of land suitable for industrial and commercial development. 
Instead they provide for orderly development of commercial lands in a manner 
that is intended to promote a more attractive community and thereby enhance the 
appeal of the community as a place for economic activity. They do not relate to 
lands zoned for industrial development. The Oceanlake zoning provisions are 
expected to promote economic development. Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions consistent with Goal 9. 
(10) Goal 10: "Housing" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions may affect the 
availability of housing by modifying certain existing restrictions in a way to allow 
increased housing development at a lower cost, such as by allowing mixed-use 
structures in the commercial areas and by allowing residential development on 
smaller lots. By helping to improve the visual appearance of structures and sites 
used for mixed-use development the Oceanlake zoning provisions will help to 
enhance the quality of the housing stock in Lincoln City. Therefore, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 10. 
(11) Goal 11. "Public Facilities and Services" - Existing City water and sewer 
infrastructure and treatment facilities will not be affected by the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions, nor will their ability to serve surrounding properties be affected. 
Therefore, the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 11. 
(12) Goal 12: "Transportation" - The Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with 
the City's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan. Therefore, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 12. 
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(13) Goal 13: "Energy Conservation" - The land use patterns and development 
allowed in association with the Oceanlake zoning provisions promote walkability 
and therefore would have a positive effect on Energy Conservation. Therefore, 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 13. 
(14) Goal 14: "Urbanization" - The proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions, through 
improving the aesthetic quality of the city, serve to promote the livability of 
Lincoln City, thereby reducing the need to expand the Urban Grown Boundary. 
Proposed densities of surrounding properties will not be changed. Therefore, the 
amendments are consistent with Goal 14. 
(15) Goal 15: "Willamette River Greenway" - The affected areas are not located 
within the Willamette River Greenway. Therefore, Goal 15 is not applicable. 
(16) Goal 16: "Estuarine Resources" - The affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions do not include any areas adjacent to a designated estuarine resource. 
Therefore, Goal 16 is not applicable. 
(17) Goal 17: "Coastal Shorelands" - The city's coastal shorelands include all land 
west of Highway 101, land within 500 feet of the ordinary high-water elevation of 
Devils Lake and Spring Lake, and land within 1,000 feet of the shoreline mean 
higher-high-water elevation of Schooner Creek, Drift Creek, and Siletz Bay 
estuaries. These coastal shorelands include some parts of the Oceanlake area, and 
also include areas that have been designated as significant aesthetic resources. By 
helping to improve the aesthetic quality of commercial development, the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions will improve the aesthetic character of the coastal 
shorelands in general and the significant aesthetic resources specifically. 
Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 17. 
(18) Goal 18: "Beaches & Dunes" - The affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions are not located within a beach or active dune area. Therefore, Goal 18 
is not applicable. 
(19) Goal 19: "Ocean Resources" - Because the affected areas of the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions are solely on the dry land areas of the city, the Oceanlake zoning 
provisions will not affect the nearshore ocean and continental shelf. Therefore, 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent with Goal 19. 
B. Comprehensive Plan Goals 
(1) Planning Goal 
"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." 
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PAGE J L OF 
The Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan and its implementation measure, the 
Lincoln City Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of Lincoln City 
after public hearing and has been reviewed on a periodic cycle to take into 
account changing public policies and circumstances. Opportunities were provided 
for review and comment by citizens and affected governmental units during 
preparation, review, and revision of the plan and implementing ordinances. 
Review of this application in accordance with the Lincoln City Comprehensive 
Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance provisions, establishes conformance 
with this goal. 
(2) Citizen Involvement Goal 
"Develop a Citizen Involvement Program which ensures the continued 
participation of citizens in the land use planning process." 
The City has developed a Citizen Involvement Program. In addition, the public 
hearing process, with notice to the public and property owners and review of the 
Oceanlake zoning provisions by the Planning Commission (a citizen board), and 
the City Council (a citizen board) establishes conformance with this goal. 
(3) Public Services and Utilities Goal 
"To plan and develop a timely, orderly, and efficient arrangement of 
public facility and services which compliment the area and serve as a 
framework for urban and rural development." 
Public services and utilities generally already are in place in the areas affected by 
the Oceanlake zoning provisions. The proposed amendments will not adversely 
affect the availability or arrangement of public services and utilities. The goal is 
satisfied. 
(4) Urbanization Goal 
"To promote an orderly and efficient transition of land uses from rural to 
urban." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions, through improving the aesthetic quality of the 
city, serve to promote the livability of Lincoln City, thereby reducing the need to 
expand the Urban Grown Boundary. Proposed densities of surrounding properties 
will not be changed. This goal is satisfied. 
(5) Natural Hazard Goal 
"The City shall control development in hazardous areas to protect life and 
property from natural disasters and hazards." 
A 
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The areas affected by the Oceanlake zoning provisions include some identified 
Natural Hazards areas. The city already has acknowledged ordinance standards 
relating to development in these areas, and the Oceanlake zoning provisions do 
not authorize any development inconsistent with these natural hazard standards. 
This goal is satisfied. 
(6) Housing Goal 
"To provide for the housing needs of all citizens." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions may affect the availability of housing by 
modifying certain existing restrictions in a way to allow increased housing 
development at a lower cost, such as by allowing mixed-use structures in the 
commercial areas and by allowing residential development on smaller lots. The 
Oceanlake zoning provisions therefore will enhance the availability of adequate 
numbers of needed housing units at price ranges and rent levels commensurate 
with the local area. Therefore, they are consistent with the housing goal. 
(7) Economy Goal 
"To support the tourist industry and achieve a degree of diversity in the 
community which will allow a balanced economy that will, in turn, 
support an adequate level of services for all members of the area." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions provide for orderly development of commercial 
lands in a manner that is intended to promote a more attractive community and 
thereby enhance the appeal of the community as a place for economic activity, 
particularly with respect to making the community attractive to tourists. The 
Oceanlake zoning provisions are expected to promote economic development. 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions, therefore, meet the goal. 
(8) Aesthetic Goal 
"To develop a livable and pleasing city which enhances man's activities 
while protecting the exceptional aesthetic quality of the area." 
One of the major purposes of the Oceanlake zoning provisions is to carry out this 
goal through design standards for commercial buildings in the Oceanlake area. 
This goal is satisfied. 
(9) Transportation Goal 
"To provide a safe, convenient and rapid transportation network to 
facilitate the movement of goods and people." 
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The Oceanlake zoning provisions amendments include provisions intended to 
promote improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation in the commercial areas of 
the city. They do not, of themselves, create any additional transportation impacts 
on the existing transportation system. Therefore, this goal is satisfied. 
(10) Energy Goal 
"To conserve energy." 
The proposed Oceanlake zoning provisions will not have any adverse effects on 
the energy goal. Therefore, the goal is satisfied. 
(11) Overall Environmental Goal 
"To achieve a balance between the need to provide housing and services 
and the need to protect and enhance the natural environment of the city." 
The Oceanlake zoning provisions will not, of themselves, have any adverse 
effects on the natural environment. They do not add or delete any natural 
environmental resources of the city. This goal is satisfied. 
(12) Shoreland, Beaches, Dunes, Estuary and Ocean Resources Goal 
"To conserve, protect, and enhance the coastal resources of the city." 
The city's coastal shorelands include all land west of Highway 101, land within 
500 feet of the ordinary high-water elevation of Devils Lake and Spring Lake, and 
land within 1,000 feet of the shoreline mean higher-high-water elevation of 
Schooner Creek, Drift Creek, and Siletz Bay estuaries. These coastal shorelands 
include some parts of the Oceanlake area, including some areas of significant 
aesthetic resources. By helping to improve the aesthetic quality of commercial 
development, the Oceanlake zoning provisions will improve the aesthetic 
character of the coastal shorelands in general and the significant aesthetic 
resources specifically. Therefore the Oceanlake zoning provisions are consistent 
with this goal. 
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oceanlake Hr \a restr ict - As Adopted September ±o, Q.OOJ-
T f l b l e o f c o ^ t e i ^ t s P a g e 
I. Oceanlake Plan District - General Provisions 1 
A. Overall Guiding Principles 1 
B. Oceanlake District Overlay Zones 3 
C. Applicability of Municipal Code Regulations 4 
D. Administration of Design Standards 5 
II. Oceanlake Land Use Standards 9 
A. Permitted Uses 9 
B. General Development Standards 13 
III. Oceanlake Design Standards 16 
A. General Provisions 16 
B. Block Layout, Alleys and Connections to Public Parking Facilities 17 
C. Buildings and Structures 18 
D. Streetscapes 26 
E. Pedestrian spaces 27 
F. Off-Street Parking and Circulation 29 
G. Pedestrian Access 31 
H. Landscaping 31 
I. Signs 35 
J. Exterior Lighting 37 
Appendices 
A. Definitions 
B. Zoning District Map with Sub-districts 
( . o c e a n l a k e P l a n d i s t r i c t - c ^ t M r a I Provisions, 
oota^la\zt T>la\A, Btsbocfc - As Adopted September ±o, Q.ooy-
I. Oceanlake Plan District - General Provisions 
A. Purpose and Overall Guiding Principles 
The Oceanlake Plan (OP) District is established to provide for the integration of 
residential, commercial, and recreational uses in a well-planned, pedestrian-oriented, 
mixed-use environment. The pin-pose of the district is to provide maximum flexibility in 
land use where a proposed development meets the design requirements of this chapter; 
the land use approvals process should be as predictable and efficient as possible while 
striving for excellence in design. The OP land use and design standards in Parts II and 
III, respectively, are intended to ensure that projects support the following objectives: 
• Integration and functionality of land uses, 
• Connecting Oceanlake to the ocean 
• Respecting neighborhood transitions 
• Designing for the climate 
• Aesthetics and context-sensitive design 
• Balancing durability and affordability 
1. Integration and Functionality of Land Uses 
Connections between building entrances, sidewalks and associated pedestrian areas 
should be made to encourage visual and physical integration with a strong sense of 
place. Due to the small parcel sizes and limited right-of-way widths within Oceanlake, 
developments should maximize the opportunity to consolidate and share parking, for 
example, by extending alleys or shared driveways, particularly those connecting to 
public parking facilities. Where such connections are not practicable, site plans should 
maximize the opportunity to provide shared parking serving multiple developments. 
2. Connecting Oceanlake to the Ocean 
Oceanlake has a well developed network of east-west (numbered) streets providing 
visual and, in some cases, physical access to the beach. The skyline is not defined by 
skyscrapers but village-scale storefronts, beach cottages and hotels nestled between 
rolling hills, shore pines, and ocean bluffs. While the city recognizes that it is not 
possible or practical to preserve all views of the ocean, new projects should be designed 
to take advantage of ocean views while maintaining view corridors from adjacent rights-
of-way and pedestrian spaces to the greatest extent practicable. Buildings stories above 
thirty-five feet are required to "step-back" away from the street to maintain a village 
scale along the street, and to allow for sunlight and ocean views. 
3. Respecting Neighborhood Transitions 
Developments on the edge of the Oceanlake Plan District should be made compatible 
with abutting single-family residential uses outside the plan district - particularly the 
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single-story bungalows and cottages in the R-l-5 zone north of NW 19th Street. The 
design standards for Oceanlake are intended to address compatibility through height, 
mass, scale, materials, detailing, setbacks and other elements. 
4. Designing for the Climate 
Temperatures in Lincoln City vary widely and it can rain any day of the year. People 
like being outside and will often walk from place to place even when it's raining. 
Oceanlake has many visitors in the summer and more people are making it their home, 
or second home. Therefore, buildings should be designed to withstand high winds, as 
storms can generate winds of 100-miles per hour. Rooflines should not be overly 
complex and should have proper drainage for rainwater. Roofs should shed and drain 
water away from building openings, parking, refuse storage areas and other such areas. 
Buildings should incorporate canopies, awnings, porticos or similar weather protection 
features. Pedestrian amenities such as plazas and outdoor seating areas should take 
advantage of southern exposures and be protected from the wind, to the greatest extent 
practical. 
5. Aesthetics and Context-Sensitive Design 
Oceanlake's aesthetic is rooted in the area's eclectic mix of beach cottages, hotels, and 
main street storefronts nestled between rolling hills, shore pines, and ocean bluffs. The 
Oceanlake Plan District encourages new development and redevelopment that honors 
the past while providing a contemporary interpretation of the area's architecture and 
history. The predominant building materials are painted or natural-stain wood siding 
(shingle, lap, or board-and-batten), masonry block, brick and stone. Detailing may 
include any of these materials, as well as limited use of metal or vinyl for canopies, 
building detailing (e.g., flashing, roof gutters, drains, etc.), signs, art, and other detailing. 
While each project is unique, the Oceanlake design standards (Part IH) are intended to 
provide clear and consistent standards. The standards discourage overly thematic, 
"formula" architecture, or designs used by retailers, national chain stores, franchises and 
other companies with stores or offices in multiple locations, provided that corporate 
logos, art and similar commercial speech is not restricted. 
6. Balancing Durability and Affordability 
Balancing durability and affordability means that the city is practical in administering its 
codes. Great design does not have to be expensive. Sound design principles, quality 
workmanship, long-lasting materials, and routine maintenance are all important. 
Historically, development in Oceanlake has been characterized by relatively simple 
building forms with moderate detailing and ornamentation. Traditional materials, such 
as wood, stone, and brick are preferred, but other materials, such as architectural-grade 
composite boards, shingles and trim may be used when it is demonstrated that the 
material is durable and fits the overall composition of the proposed design. Project 
designs should respect the past, while being practical and durable for the future. 
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B. Oceanlake District Overlay Zones 
The OP district consists of three design subdistricts or overlay zones, as shown on the 
Zoning Map in Appendix B. 
1. Main Street/Highway 101 Area 
The main street area extends approximately one-half block deep on both sides of the 
highway between 21st Street and 12th Street. The district is anchored by the Lincoln City 
Community Center at the north end of Highway 101, and a church at the south end. The 
approximate center of Oceanlake is Northwest 17th Street and Highway 101. This part of 
Oceanlake is characterized by a traditional street grid with sidewalks, street lights, 
storefront commercial uses, and proximity to walkable neighborhoods. The street grid 
contains 200-foot by 400-foot blocks spaced evenly long the highway. Pedestrian 
connections and plazas are provided where 16th and 18th Streets end at Highway 101. 
2. Interior Area 
Land use west of the highway consists of a mix of commercial and residential uses, some 
in new structures and others in older cottages and houses. The area is walkable and 
easily accessible to adjoining neighborhoods and main street businesses, though the 
sidewalk network is incomplete. Proximity to Highway 101 and the ocean, both less than 
two blocks away, makes the area attractive for retail, overnight accommodations, and 
tourist-related mixed-use development. The OP district allows commercial uses (e.g., 
retail, commercial services and office uses) on the ground floor with dwellings above or 
behind storefronts. Upper building stories exceeding 35 feet in height are required to be 
recessed, or "step-back," from numbered (east-west axis) streets west of Highway 101 to 
maintain view corridors toward the ocean, and to provide solar access. Front yards are 
minimal and parking is to be provided in public parking facilities, pullout bays along 
the street, and/or private facilities behind or beside buildings. The code encourages the 
extension of alleys and driveways through the block interiors to accommodate shared 
parking. 
3. Oceanfront Area 
The oceanfront is largely built-out with hotels, condominiums and other residential 
uses. As infill occurs and some parcels redevelop, the OP district encourages the 
retention of ocean view corridors and existing beach access, installation of sidewalks, 
and landscape screening of off-street parking along Harbor Avenue. Development 
adjacent to existing public beach access ways must maintain beach access and ocean 
views from the adjacent right-of-way. 
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C. Applicability of Municipal Code Regulations 
1. Applicability 
The provisions of the Oceanlake Plan District, in addition to all other applicable 
regulations of the Zoning Ordinance and other city ordinances, shall apply to all uses of 
land and development within the OP district. 
2. Redevelopment and Remodels 
Where an existing use or development is proposed to be modified through 
redevelopment or exterior remodeling, the standards shall apply only to that portion of 
the use or development that is to be modified; where more than fifty percent (50%) of 
the use or development is to be modified, the reviewing body may require the entire 
development to conform to the provisions of this chapter, as provided in subsection C.5, 
below. 
3. Burden of Proof 
The applicant has the burden of proof of demonstrating conformity with the standards 
and criteria of this chapter. 
4. Ordinance Conflicts 
Where conflicts occur between the design standards and other Municipal Code 
regulations, the provisions of this chapter shall apply. 
5. Non-Conforming Situations 
Existing uses and/ or developments that do not conform to the provisions of this 
chapter, but were established lawfully prior to the city adopting this chapter, shall be 
allowed to continue, as provided in Municipal Code Chapter 17.64, Non-Conforming 
Uses. 
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D. Administration of Design Standards 
1. Site Plan Review 
The design standards will be applied to commercial development (including mixed use 
and multi-family dwellings, but not including single-family or two-family dwellings) 
that must receive approval through the city's Site Plan Review process during that 
process and prior to issuance of building permits. Single-family or two-family dwellings 
are subject to the design standards requirements relating to "Block Layout, Alleys, and 
Connections to Public Parking Facilities" and must receive approval through the 
building permit review process. The Planning Director may refer any Site Plan Review 
application to the Planning Commission for a public hearing when: 
a. The applicant has requested an adjustment or modification to one or more 
Oceanlake code standard(s), as provided in subsections D.3, below; or 
b. The applicant requests a hearing; or 
c. The planning director determines that the size or scale of the development (vis-a-vis 
its appearance, traffic generation, parking, or other characteristics) warrants a public 
hearing. 
2. Design Standards versus Guidelines 
The code sections that follow provide intent statements, followed by standards and 
guidelines. Most sections contain objective standards and approval criteria, however, 
some criteria require the reviewing body to apply discretion. Where discretion is 
involved, the code provides guidelines to assist the reviewing body in evaluating a 
proposal. The following further explains the relationship between intent statements, 
standards and guidelines. 
A. Intent statements are not applicable approval criteria, except requests for 
adjustments or variance must demonstrate how the proposal conforms to the 
code's intent. 
B. Standards use the words "shall" or "must" and are mandatory. 
C. Guidelines use the words "should," "may," "preferred," and "discouraged," and 
are advisory. Guidelines supplement the standards and provide examples of 
acceptable or unacceptable design. Guidelines also assist in reviewing requests 
for adjustments and variances and may serve as the basis for approval, denial, or 
approval with modifications in such instances. 
D. Graphics are used to illustrate standards and guidelines. They are not intended 
to prescribe a particular design but serve as examples of acceptable or 
unacceptable design solutions. 
E. Standards and guidelines both serve as approval criteria, but the reviewing body 
is afforded greater latitude in applying guidelines. Where the word "should" is 
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used, the applicant must demonstrate that the proposal is consistent with the 
guideline, or that applying an alternate design solution is consistent with the 
code's stated intent. Where a guideline conflicts with any code standard, the 
standard shall prevail. 
F. In the case of a proposed variance or adjustment to a code standard, the 
applicant must demonstrate how the variance or adjustment results in equal or 
greater conformity to the intent of the code and all other applicable standards 
and guidelines. 
G. Nullification of one standard or guideline by a court of competent jurisdiction 
shall not cause any other standard or guideline to be nullified. 
3. Adjustments/Modifications to the Standards 
The standards contained in this ordinance may be adjusted or modified without the need 
for a variance if the applicant demonstrates that 
a. the ordinance's guiding principles and the intent statement(s) under the 
applicable standard to be adjusted can be better met through a proposed 
alternative design solution, or 
b. there are practical difficulties in meeting a standard based on the 
necessary characteristics of an allowed use. In such cases the design must 
provide other features that tend to meet the goal of the standard (such as 
a trellis with vines, a sculpture, or a pergola). 
Where the code language suggests more than one way to meet a particular standard, the 
applicant is encouraged to be creative and propose the most appropriate design solution 
given the site's context and the purpose of the code. The decision making body shall 
refer to the guiding principles in Section I. A, the purpose in Section III. A, and the intent 
under each standard, in making its decision; the purpose, guiding principles and intent 
statements shall serve as the approval criteria for adjustments. 
4. Incentives for Design Excellence 
The city encourages excellence in design. Projects that provide superior pedestrian 
spaces, pedestrian amenities, public art, alleys, shared parking, or superior architecture 
may be rewarded, for example, with reduced off-street parking requirements, reduced 
lot sizes, increased allowable lot coverage, and/or assistance from the city's urban 
renewal program. These "incentives" are in addition to the "adjustments" provided in 
Part III. In granting incentives, the hearing body shall find that the incentive results in a 
design that is superior to what is required under the base standard(s), and is consistent 
with one or more of the following guidelines: 
1. Integration and Functionality of Land Uses -Mixed-use projects combining 
upper-story residential uses with ground floor commercial or civic uses are 
preferred over single-use developments. 
2. Connecting Oceanlake to the Ocean - Oceanfront projects that provide 
physical beach access to the public are preferred over those that provide only 
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visual access or no access at all. Non-oceanfront projects should maintain 
views of the ocean from public rights-of-way where such views currently 
exist. Where a project results in diminished ocean views, the decision body 
may consider other mitigating circumstances in approving an incentive, such 
as the provision of pedestrian spaces (e.g., plaza) or public parking facilities 
in the vicinity that enable to the public to more easily access the shoreline. 
3. Respecting Neighborhood Transitions -Where an applicant requests an 
exception to the maximum building height standards abutting a residential 
zone, the project must incorporate mitigating design features, such as 
additional open space or buffering adjacent to residential uses. Applicants 
are encouraged to do neighborhood outreach prior to submitting site plans to 
the city for review. The applicant's efforts to engage the public (e.g., through 
a design charrette) prior to submitting a site plan application may influence 
the decision body in approving or denying incentives. 
4. Designing for the Climate - Incentives may be appropriate for projects 
incorporating green building practices, such as the preservation of existing 
mature vegetation, use of water quality treatment in parking lots, rooftops, 
and landscapes, use of renewable energy, and energy conservation in 
construction. Projects eligible for green certification through a nationally 
recognized program (e.g., Leadership Through Energy and Environmental 
Design (LEED) or similar program approved by the City) are preferred over 
those that do not meet such criteria. 
5. Aesthetics and Context-Sensitive Design - Architecture that goes beyond 
base code requirements and achieves the vision contained in the Oceanlake 
Redevelopment Plan is preferred over architecture that merely conforms to 
the base code requirements. For example, corner properties along Highway 
101, particularly those in gateway locations, should reach the 35-foot 
allowable height by incorporating a third building story, tower, or other 
signature architectural feature. Oceanfront designs should be superior in 
both their street-fronting elevation, as well as their ocean-fronting elevation. 
6. Balancing Durability and Affordability - In granting incentives, preference 
may be given to projects providing affordable workforce housing or 
affordable commercial space to small businesses (except overnight 
accommodations). Affordable housing means households earning less than 
the area median income pay no more than 30 percent of their income toward 
housing costs. Where incentives are provided, the reviewing authority may 
require the applicant/ owner to record deed restrictions or provide other 
assurances that the subject housing remains affordable for not less than ten 
(10) years. 
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II. Oceanlake Land Use Standards 
A. Permitted Uses 
Table II.A identifies the land uses allowed in the each of the three Oceanlake subdistricts. Uses 
permitted subject to Site Plan review are identified with "P"; those that are allowed subject to 
conditional use permit are identified with "C"; prohibited uses are identified with "N." If a use 
is not listed, the Planning Commission may interpret the code and make a similar use ruling 
following the procedure for authorization of similar uses found in Section 17.52.020. 
Table II. A - Land Uses Allowed in Oceanlake 
Uses Status of Use in District 
Use Categories 
Main Street Area Interior Area Oceanfront Area 
Residential Categories 
Household Living 
All Residential Uses allowed, if: 
lawfully existing as of July 25, 2007 
new dwelling(s) - ground floor 
dwelling(s) above a ground floor 
commercial use 
P 
N 
P 
P 
P 
P 
P 
P 
P 
Commercial Categories 
Drive-Up/Drive-In/Drive-Through (drive-up 
windows, kiosks, ATM's, similar uses/facilities) 
lawfully existing as of July 25, 2007 
new or expanded use 
P 
N 
N 
N 
N 
N 
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Table II.A - Land Uses Allowed in Oceanlake 
Uses Status of Use in District 
Use Categories 
Main Street Area Interior Area Oceanfront Area 
Bed arid Breakfast Inn, per Section 17.80.060 P P P 
Commercial Categories (continued) 
Educational Services, not a school (e.g., tutoring 
or similar services) P P P 
Entertainment, Major Event CU CU CU 
Overnight Accommodations, except Bed & 
Breakfast Inns CU CU P 
Offices p p P 
Outdoor Recreation, Commercial CU CU CU 
Surface Parking Lot, except for public facilities 
and parking as an accessory use N CU 
N 
Vehicle Servicing or Vehicle Repair N N N 
Retail Sales and Service, excluding Drive-Up P P P 
Self-Service Storage N N N 
Industrial Categories 
Key: 
P = Permitted, subject to site/development review 
CU = Conditional Use permit required (Chapter 17.60) 
N = Not permitted 
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Table II.A - Land Uses Allowed in Oceanlake 
Uses Status of Use in District 
Use Categories 
Main Street Area Interior Area Oceanfront Area 
Industrial Service, excluding Drive-Up 
fully enclosed (e.g., office) CU CU N 
not enclosed N N N 
Industrial Categories (continued) 
Manufacturing and Production in conjunction with 
an allowed commercial use 
fully enclosed 
not enclosed 
CU 
N 
CU 
N 
CU 
N 
Warehouse and Freight Movement N N N 
Waste-Related, except as accessory to a primary 
permitted use N N N 
Wholesale Sales 
fully enclosed CU CU N 
not enclosed N N N 
Institutional Categories 
Basic Utilities P P P 
Key: 
P = Permitted, subject to site/development review 
CU = Conditional Use permit required (Chapter 17.60) 
N = Not permitted 
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Table II.A - Land Uses Allowed in Oceanlake 
Uses Status of Use in District 
l/se Categories 
Main Street Area Interior Area Oceanfront Area 
Colleges CU N N 
Community Service, including Government Use 
(Public or Non-Profit) P CU CU 
Daycare, adult or child day care; does not include 
Family Daycare (16 or fewer children) under ORS 
657A.440 
CU P CU 
Institutional Categories (continued) 
Parks and Open Space 
pedestrian amenities P P P 
parks and recreation facilities P P P 
other open space P P P 
Religious Institutions and Houses of Worship, 
lawfully existing as of July 25, 2007 p P P 
new CU CU CU 
Schools CU CU CU 
Other Categories 
Accessory Structures (with a permitted use) P P p 
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Table II.A - Land Uses Allowed in Oceanlake 
Uses Status of Use in District 
Use Categories 
Main Street Area Interior Area Oceanfront Area 
Commercial Radio Frequency Transmission 
Facilities such as mini-cell antennas and Wi-Fi 
antennas 
Stand-alone wireless communication facilities 
Essential emergency communications and 
warning facilities 
CU 
N 
P 
CU 
N 
P 
CU 
N 
P 
Transportation Facilities (operation, maintenance, 
preservation, and construction in accordance with 
the City's Transportation System Plan) 
P P P 
Key: 
P = Permitted, subject to site/development review 
CU = Conditional Use permit required (Chapter 17.60) 
N = Not permitted 
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B. General Development Standards 
Except as modified through the procedures in Part I, Sections D.4 and D.5, the 
development standards in Table II.B apply to all Oceanlake uses and development. 
Table II.B - Development Standards 
Standard Main Street/Hwy 101 Area Interior Area Oceanfront Area • m m h m B M H X S M I 
Minimum Lot Area* (square feet) 
*Development must conform to lot 
width, depth, yard setback and 
coverage standards. 
- Detached single family dwelling' Not applicable 5,000 sf 5,000 sf 
- Attached single family dwelling 
- Other structures 
Not applicable 
5,000 sf 
2,000 sf (alley 
required) 
5,000 sf 
5,000 sf 
5,000 sf 
Minimum Lot Width 50 ft 
20 ft w/alley access; or 
50 ft w/out alley 50 ft 
Minimum Lot Depth 50 ft 50 ft 50 ft 
Building/Structure Height, per 
Section III. C.1 
Maximum Height (see exceptions 
in Section III. C.1) 
Minimum Height 
35 ft 
18ft 
35 ft 35 ft 
Fences, Retainina/Garden Walls 
Max. Height. - Front and Street 
Yards 
Max. Height. - Interior Side and 
Rear Yards 
3.5 ft 
6 f t 
3.5 ft 
6f t 
3.5 ft 
6 ft, except as may be 
prohibited in coastal 
zone 
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Table II.B - Development Standards 
Standard Main Street/Hwy 101 Area Interior Area Oceanfront Area 
Lot Coverage 
Maximum Building Coverage 
(Foundation plane as % of site 
area) 
90% 
80% where alley 
access or on-street 
parking provided 
60% where no alley 
access or on-street 
parking provided 
80% 
Min. Landscape Area (% site area), 
except does not apply to Single 
Family Dwellings. Landscape area 
may include plant areas and 
approved pedestrian spaces. Street 
trees and other street frontage 
landscaping included. 
10% 
10% 
(may be reduced to 
5% where at least one 
significant shore pine 
is preserved on site, 
subject to Site Plan 
review) 
10% 
(may be reduced to 
5% where at least one 
significant shore pine 
is preserved on site, 
subject to Site Plan 
review) 
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Table II.B - Development Standards for Commercial Districts 
Standard Main Street/Hwy 101 Area Interior Area 
Oceanfront 
Area 
Minimum Setbacks (feet): 
(See also, Section 2.2.170, RL Height 
Step-Down.) 
Front, Street, Side, and Rear 
property lines, except garage or 
carport, and subject to building code 
0 ft, except as required 
for utility easements 
0 ft, except as required for 
utility easements 
10ft 
Garaqe/Carport Entrv. setback from 
street 20 ft 20 ft 
20 ft 
Alley, building setback from alley 
3f t 3ft 
Not 
Applicable 
Build-To Line (feet): 
New Buildinqs Onlv: At least one 
primary building entrance shall be 
built no farther from the street 
right-of-way than the build-to line; 
except where a greater setback is 
required for a Planned Street 
Improvement, then the build-to 
line increases accordingly. The 
build-to line may also be 
increased through Site Plan 
Review when pedestrian 
amenities are provided between a 
primary building entrance and the 
street right-of-way. 
10ft Not Applicable 
Not 
Applicable 
30 feet from the street centerline where the ultimate right-of-way width 
is 60 feet; 
Special Setback for Planned 
Street Improvements 
24 feet from the street centerline where the ultimate right-of-way width 
is 48 feet; 
15 feet from the street centerline where the ultimate right-of-way width 
is 30 feet. 
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III. Oceanlake Design Standards 
A. Purpose 
The Oceanlake design standards are intended to implement the redevelopment plan and vision for 
Oceanlake. The standards reflect the following values and objectives: 
• Retain Oceanlake's compact, walkable main street character and improve the Highway 101 
commercial area as the district's main working, shopping and entertainment district 
• Support the formation of a mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented district drawing visitors from 
Highway 101 to the ocean 
• Encourage architectural variety, consistent with the eclectic character of Oceanlake, provided 
that new development creates a close, intimate human-scale and architectural design addresses 
all four sides of a building 
• Encourage the use of contextually appropriate materials, textures and colors 
• Provide a continuous system of alleys and mid-block lanes with central public parking and 
encourage the provision of shared private off-street parking 
• Create vibrant pedestrian spaces (e.g., plazas, public art, cafe seating areas, etc.); pedestrian 
spaces should help identify Oceanlake, create intrigue, and offer weather protection and 
comfort to pedestrians while adding value to the district 
• Break down large building masses and provide visual interest along the street 
• Balance rhythm and continuity - encourage creativity in the design of building elevations, 
rooflines and facade elements 
• Treat corner lots as focal points with vertical elements, public art, seating, and other features 
• Provide weather protection where buildings abut the street 
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B. Block Layout, Alleys and Connections to Public Parking Facilities 
Intent: 
New development and redevelopment projects should reinforce the historic street grid of Oceanlake 
and contribute to the development of central parking facilities interconnected by a system of alleys. 
Buildings should be placed at or near the sidewalk edge and parking should be set back behind or 
beside buildings. Parking should be provided on-street where shoulders are approved to accommodate 
parking spaces or bays, and shared parking areas internal to each 
block. By maintaining the integrity of Oceanlake's historic urban 
form, land is used efficiently, traffic is distributed evenly, and new 
development contributes to a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly districl 
Standards: 
1. Rights-of-Way. 
a. New development and redevelopment projects that are 
projected to generate additional vehicle and/or pedestrian 
traffic may be required to dedicate right-of-way and/or 
improve abutting streets and alleys. See Figure Bl. 
b. Street right-of-way shall not be vacated, except where it is 
demonstrated that the vacation is necessary to facilitate 
development of shared parking facilities and the 
development will improve the pedestrian environment. 
Dedicating right-of-way for the creation of internal public 
parking facilities and/ or pedestrian ways are examples of 
improving the pedestrian environment. 
2. Street/Alley Access. 
a. New vehicle access to/from Highway 101 is 
discouraged; the city or ODOT may require 
vehicle access be provided from side street or 
alley, and existing highway approaches be 
consolidated as a condition of development 
approval. 
b. The alignment of streets and alleys shall be 
maintained in new development to ensure 
connectivity from block to block. The city may 
require the extension and improvement of an 
alley as a condition of development 
approval. Where a block contains no alley, 
development may be required to 
configure off-street parking such that an alley can be extended through it in the future. Alleys 
shall be 12-16 feet in width, subject to Site Plan review. See example in Figure B2. 
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c. Where a development receives credit toward off-street parking requirements based on its 
proximity to a public parking facility and / or abutting on-street parking, the city may require 
the owner to dedicate and improve an alley. 
d. Alleys should be continuous through a block to facilitate property access and full utilization of 
internal parking areas, except where existing development or the highway precludes the 
continuation of an alley. 
e. Alleys shall be contained in a public right-of-way or public access easement improved to city 
standards. 
f. Where an interior lot or parcel is unable to connect to an existing alley and the proposed site 
plan provides a parking facility oriented to the rear of the property, the reviewing authority 
may allow the creation of a temporary, "island alley." Island alleys must allow for future 
extension(s) to abutting vacant and/or redevelopable properties. 
3. Buildings Abutting Interior Parking Areas. Where a block is planned to contain an interior 
parking area (i.e., served by an alley or shared access drive), buildings abutting the parking area 
shall provide entrance(s) opening onto it or be connected to the street by a continuous pedestrian 
walkway (e.g., between buildings). Buildings and development shall not be configured in a way 
that precludes public access to such public parking facilities. (See also, Sections C through G.) 
C. Buildings and Structures 
Intent: 
While many communities attempt to "create" or "re-create" an urban downtown of their own, 
Oceanlake already has a main street with a mixture of older and contemporary buildings. The interior 
area of Oceanlake, between the highway and ocean, also has the potential to become a vibrant, mixed-
use neighborhood, as envisioned by the Oceanlake Redevelopment Plan. 
The eclectic group of buildings existing along the highway loosely follows the ageless rhythm of a 
traditional main street. Therefore building design standards draw on traditional main street elements 
while allowing for design variety. It is not the city's intent to create an architectural theme or to freeze 
time. The design standards are not meant to halt progress or restrict property rights, but rather to 
ensure that new buildings and remodels fit within the context of their surroundings and support a 
compact, pedestrian-oriented district. In this way, the city can ensure that Oceanlake retains its sense of 
place, its vitality and economic base. 
The key elements of the building design standards are: 
• Eclectic coastal architecture, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use development 
• Building height and articulated facades that create a sense of street enclosure at a human-scale 
• Contextually appropriate materials, textures and colors 
• Storefront character (windows, pedestrian shelter, furnishings, etc.) 
• Adaptable building styles that comfortably accommodate commercial, residential and mixed 
land uses 
• A diversity of building facades and rooflines that fall into a consistent rhythm 
• Corner lots as focal points with vertical elements, furnishings and public art 
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Standards: 
1. Height. 
a. Maximum Height. The maximum allowable height is thirty-five (35) feet, except that chimneys, 
spires, towers, and other architectural projections with an area of no more than 150 square feet 
may be allowed through site plan review. Building projections exceeding thirty-five (35) feet 
in height within an ocean view corridor must be recessed behind lower building stories by not 
less than six (6) feet. For the purpose of the OP District, ocean view corridors are all rights-of-
way and parcels abutting 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th streets west of Highway 101, 
including rights-of-way and parcels extending west of NW Harbor Street to the ocean. (See 
Figures C4, C5 and C6.) 
b. Minimum Height. Buildings fronting onto Highway 101 shall be built to a height of not less 
than eighteen (18) feet to maintain a sense of enclosure and a human scale relative to the street. 
Single story buildings shall incorporate parapets, towers or other design elements that reach the 
minimum height. Single-story structures of less than eighteen (18) feet in height and fronting 
onto Highway 101 may be approved by the reviewing authority where the proposed building is 
replacing an automobile oriented use in defined in Municipal Code Section 17.32.030. 
2. Building Form 
a. Overall Form. Architectural designs shall address all four sides of a building. The predominant 
form abutting Highway 101 is a generally "flat" elevation with any recesses, projections, or 
rounded edges ("articulations") appearing subordinate to the dominant rectangular form. New 
buildings should reflect the predominant form, while expressing individuality, for example 
with vertical elements such as cupolas, turrets or towers on corner properties. New buildings 
should not mimic any other building in their form or detailing. 
b. Stepped Rooflines. Height shall vary from building to building to avoid a homogenous 
appearance. This standard is met by using either stepped parapets or slightly dissimilar overall 
height (i.e., building-to-building). Abrupt changes in height between buildings can be managed 
by having the taller building follow the horizontal lines of the shorter building along the first 
two floors and reference elements or detailing of the shorter building(s) on its upper stories. See 
also, Storefront Character, below. 
c. Sloping Roof. Front-facing gables as a primary roof form are not allowed in the Highway 101 
area, unless visually screened from the right-of-way by a parapet. Where a building in the 
Highway 101 area has a roof sloping to the rear of the site, it should have side parapets that 
screen the roof and step-down toward the rear of the building. Front gables, split-barrel roofs, 
rounded parapets, turrets and similar forms may be used as secondary building elements or 
accents but not primary roof forms in the Highway 101 area. Front-facing gables are allowed as 
a primary roof form in the Interior and Oceanfront areas. Mansard roofs, including false 
Mansards (applied forms without windows), are discouraged and A-frame buildings and other 
non-traditional Oceanlake forms are prohibited. 
d. False Fronts. False fronts (e.g., boards, panels, flashing, etc.) covering historic masonry facades 
are not permitted. Exterior remodeling is encouraged where it would remove the false front(s) 
and restore or replace historically appropriate materials. 
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3. Storefront Character 
a. Fenestration (Windows and Doors). 
1. Applicability. The window transparency requirement does not apply to the auditorium 
portion of a theater (but does apply to the lobby and concession area), to the guestroom 
portion of a motel, hotel, or resort (but does apply to the lobby and other portions), or to 
multiple-family dwellings (but does apply to the commercial parts of mixed use buildings 
incorporating multiple-family dwellings). 
2. Standard. Consistent with the desired storefront character in the Highway 101 area, 
buildings shall provide large display windows, windowed doors and transom windows. 
The ground floor, street-facing elevation of all buildings shall contain at least sixty percent 
(60%) transparent windows, measured as a section extending the width of the street-facing 
elevation between the building base (or 30 inches above the sidewalk grade, whichever is 
less) and a plane eighty (80) inches above the sidewalk grade. Upper floors may have less 
window area, but should follow the vertical lines of the lower level piers and the horizontal 
definition of spandrels and any cornices. Buildings without a street-facing elevation, such as 
those that are setback behind another building and those that are oriented to a pedestrian 
space (e.g., side plaza or court), shall meet the sixty percent (60%) transparency standard on 
all elevations abutting pedestrian spaces(s) and on elevations containing a primary entrance. 
(Recommended: Figures C4 and C5). 
4. Building Orientation. New buildings shall conform to the build-to line requirements in Section 
II.B. Primary building entrances shall be oriented to a front yard or a side yard, consistent with the 
build-to line requirement. 
5. Primary Entrances. Buildings shall have clearly defined primary entrances. Primary entrances for 
building fronting onto Main Street/Highway 101 shall be oriented to the highway or a corner 
where the highway and a side street meet. Buildings on other streets shall have primary entrances 
oriented to a street, court or alley, as described in subsection 2, above. All primary entrances shall 
be covered for a depth of not less than five (5) feet; either by recess, overhang, canopy, portico 
and/or awning extending at least five (5) over the entrance. See also, subsection C.14, Pedestrian 
Shelters. 
6. Secondary Entrances. Buildings with more than ninety (90) feet of frontage on a street shall have a 
second entrance oriented to that street. Buildings adjacent to an internal parking area shall provide 
a secondary entrance in conformance with subsection A.5. (See also, Section C, Buildings, and 
Section D, Streetscapes, below.) 
7. Armature of the Block. The width of all buildings fronting Highway 101 shall extend from side lot 
line to side lot line to maintain continuity of the storefront character. Exceptions to this standard 
may be granted where the applicant demonstrates that the provision of side yards contributes 
positively to the pedestrian environment, for example, by providing a pedestrian space, a 
pedestrian access way to a parking facility, or an access to residences located on an upper building 
story or behind a commercial use. 
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8. Building Mass 
a. Traditional Building 
Pattern. Buildings 
shall incorporate 
offsets or divisions in 
the facade to express 
the traditional lot 
pattern and building 
width of Oceanlake. 
Changes in fagade 
material, window 
design, fagade height 
or decorative details 
are examples of 
techniques that 
should be used. These 
variations should be 
expressed throughout 
the width of the 
structure such that the 
composition appears to 
be a collection of smaller buildings or storefronts. See also, subsection C.7 a, Horizontal 
Rhythms (Recommended: Figures C4, C5, and C6) 
b. Height Step-Back. For properties fronting Highway 101, portions of a building exceeding two 
stories shall be set back on the street sides of each successive story of the building above the 
second story a minimum of six (6) feet from the next immediate lower story. The purpose of the 
height step-back is to maintain the appearance of a shorter building from the street and to 
provide for light filtering down to the street. Note: Height step-backs also apply along the east-
west (numbered) streets for the purpose of protecting coastal views and solar access, per 
subsection C.1. (Recommended: Figures C4 and C5). The planning and community 
development director may approve an adjustment waiving the above standard for a portion of a 
building incorporating a signature vertical element (e.g., clock tower) on a street corner, as 
recommended in subsection C.12, below. Any projection exceeding 35 feet shall be ornamental 
only and not contain habitable floor space. (See Figure C6.) 
c. Street Level/Upper Floor. The distinction between street level and upper floors shall be 
established, for example, through the use of awnings, canopies, belt course, or similar detailing, 
materials and/ or fenestration. (Recommended: Figures C4, C5, and C6) 
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9. Accessibility 
Accessibility shall be provided consistent with applicable buildings codes. Where wheelchair ramps 
are required, the ramp design shall incorporate materials and detailing similar to the base of the 
building. 
10. Openings 
a. Ground Floor Windows. Ground floor elevations shall conform to subsection C.3.a. and should 
contain windows that are framed by piers or pilasters (sides); awnings, canopies or trim/hoods 
(tops); and kick plates or bulkheads (base). Decorative detailing and ornamentation around 
windows (e.g., sills, corbels, medallions, pediments, or similar features) is encouraged. 
(Recommended: Figures C4, C5, and C6.) 
b. Upper Floor Windows. Upper floor window orientation should be primarily be vertical, or have 
a width that is no greater than the width of the ground floor windows. (Recommended: Figures 
C4, C5, and C6.) 
c. Projecting Windows, Display Cases. Where windows, flower boxes or display cases break the 
front plane of the building on its ground floor, such windows shall not encroach into a required 
sidewalk clear zone. For durability and aesthetic reasons, display cases, when provided, shall be 
part of the building (not affixed to the exterior) and integrated into the building with trim or 
other detailing. 
d. Entrances. Ground level entrances shall be recessed behind the front facade not less than three 
(3) feet and be at least partly transparent, except transparency is not required on entrances to 
residences. This standard may be met by providing a door with a window(s), a transom 
window above the door, or sidelights beside the door. 
e. ATMs and Service Windows. Where ATMs or service windows are proposed on any street-
facing elevation, they shall be visible from the street for security and have a canopy, awning, or 
other weather protection shelter. 
f. Corner Entrances. Buildings on corner lots should have corner entrances. Such entrances are not 
required to be recessed, but shall have an awning or canopy for weather protection. Where a 
corner entrance is not provided, the building plan shall provide for a corner plaza consistent 
with Section E, below, or the building shall provide architectural features that honor the corner 
as a pedestrian space; such features may include but are not limited to an alcove with seating, 
public art (e.g., sculpture or fountain), a vertical building element such as a tower (e.g., clock 
tower), or other feature approved through Site Plan review. (See also, Section E, Pedestrian 
spaces.) 
g. Remodels. The scale and proportion of altered or added building elements, such as the size and 
relationship of new windows, doors, entrances, columns, weather protection shelters, and other 
features shall be visually compatible with the overall composition of the building (i.e., including 
building materials, color, detailing, etc.). 
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11. Horizontal Rhythms 
a. Traditional Lot and Building Pattern. Front elevations shall be articulated not less than once 
every twenty-five (25) feet to maintain a pedestrian scale and to avoid blank walls. Articulation 
should be subtle. For example, slight offsets in a building elevation or roofline, and/or the 
rhythmic placement of windows, pilasters, awnings, trim, art/ medallions, or other detailing 
and ornamentation are preferred. Abrupt divisions, such as changes in cladding materials, or 
offsets greater than eight (8) feet, should be avoided. Side and rear elevations may be articulated 
less frequentiy but should complement the overall building design. The approving authority 
may require detailing on a zero-lot line elevation to reduce the apparent scale and avoid blank 
walls, i.e., until an abutting property develops. (Recommended: Figures C4 and C5) 
b. Horizontal Lines. New building designs and exterior remodels shall establish prominent 
horizontal lines and avoid blank walls. Examples of such horizontal lines include: base 
materials and detailing below a series of storefront windows; awning or canopy line, belt course 
between building stories, and cornice or parapet lines. It is not necessary for new lines to match 
existing lines. (Recommended: Figures C4 and C5) 
c. Ground Floor/ Upper Floor Division. A clear visual division shall be maintained between the 
ground level floor and upper floors, for example, through the placement of windows, transoms, 
canopies, awnings, and signage. The majority of signage should be placed on the ground floor 
elevation (e.g., sign bands, canopy signs, or blade signs). (Recommended: Figures C4 and C5) 
d. Building Base. Buildings shall have a foundation or base, typically from ground to the bottom of 
the lower windowsills, with changes in volume or material, to give a sense of strength and 
symmetry. (Recommended: Figures C4 and C5) 
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12. Vertical Lines 
New construction or front elevation remodels 
should reflect a vertical orientation, either 
through breaks in volume or the use of 
surface details, to divide large walls and 
create a pedestrian scale. Building massing 
for corner properties on Highway 101 should 
accentuate the corner location with a vertical 
element. See also, Section B, Traditional Lot 
and Building Pattern, above. (Recommended: 
Figures C4, C5 and C6) 
13. Materials and Color 
a. Primary Materials. Exterior building 
materials shall predominately consist of painted or natural stain wood, stone, concrete block 
(rusticated), brick, rusticated concrete block (warm earth tones) or comparable cladding. Rough-
hewn wood, timbers and metals may be used as accents but not as the primary exterior 
cladding. See also, Secondary Materials and Substitute Materials, below. 
b. Change in Materials. Elevations shall incorporate changes in material that define a building's 
base, middle and top and create visual interest and relief. Side and rear elevations that do not 
face a street, public parking area, pedestrian access way or plaza may utilize changes in texture 
and/ or color of materials in the interest of affordability, provided that the design is consistent 
with the overall composition of the building. 
c. Secondary Materials. Any of the primary materials listed above may also be used as secondary 
materials or accents. Metals such as copper, steel, iron, bronze and similar appearance metals 
may be used as trims or accents (e.g., flashing, weather protection features, ornamentation, etc.) 
when compatible with the overall building design, and subject to review and approval through 
Site Plan review. 
d. Substitute Materials. Substitute materials that are equal in appearance and durability to those in 
subsection 'a' may be approved at the discretion of the reviewing authority through Site Plan 
review. The applicant will be required to provide specifications from the manufacturer. 
e. Color. Color schemes should be simple and coordinated over the entire building to establish a 
sense of overall composition. Color schemes should tie together signs, ornamentation, awnings, 
canopies and entrances. There shall be no more than one base color for each twenty-five (25) 
horizontal feet of the front elevation; one base color for the entire front elevation is preferred. 
Using only one or two accent colors is also preferred, except where precedent exists for using 
more than two colors with some architectural styles (e.g., Arts and Crafts). Natural wood 
finishes are appropriate for doors, window sashes and trim, signs, canopies and other 
architectural accents. Luminescent, sparkling, neon and "day-glow" colors are not allowed (e.g., 
outlining building), except that neon signs are allowed subject to applicable sign codes. Metals 
shall be brushed finish or painted in mute or earth tones to minimize glare. 
Figure C8: Example of vertical element and desireable building height for 
corner property on Highway 101. Note: building step-back not required on 
east side of Highway 101. 
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f. Contemporary Designs. Materials that provide a contemporary interpretation of local 
architecture styles, including Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, and Vernacular (beach cottage) styles 
are encouraged. Buildings that resemble suburban strip-malls (e.g., picture windows extending 
to near grade level) and those that use highly reflective glass, clerestory windows and/or 
similar non-traditional features are discouraged. 
g. Restoration and Rehabilitation. Restoration and rehabilitation projects should incorporate 
original materials and design elements (e.g., previously covered over), to 
the extent practicable. 
14. Pedestrian Shelters 
Awnings, canopies, recesses or similar pedestrian shelters shall be provided 
along at least sixty percent (60%) of a building's ground floor elevation(s) 
where the building abuts a sidewalk, plaza, pedestrian access way, or 
outdoor seating area. Pedestrian shelters used to 
meet the above standard shall extend at least five 
(5) feet over the pedestrian area, shed rain away 
from building entrance(s), be proportionate to the 
building in its dimensions, and not obscure the 
building's architectural details. If mezzanine or 
transom windows exist, the shelter shall be below 
such windows where feasible. 
Exception: The reviewing authority may reduce the 
minimum shelter depth to four (4) feet upon finding 
that existing right-of-way dimensions or building code 
requirements preclude a larger shelter. 
15. Mechanical Equipment 
Pedestrian shelters may come in a variety of forms, materials, and colors 
provided they fit the overall composition of the building. Actual designs 
should address the location and function of the shelter, building codes, 
architecture, durability, and right-of-way constraints, if any. 
a. Screening. When mechanical equipment, 
such as utility vaults, air compressors, 
generators, antennae, satellite dishes, or 
similar equipment is adjacent to a street, 
sidewalk or pedestrian space, it shall be screened from view all streets. Where such equipment 
is installed on a side or rear building elevation and is adjacent to an alley, access way, or 
pedestrian space, its appearance shall be minimized or screened using materials and/or colors 
that are similar to those used on the subject building. Standpipes, meters, vaults and similar 
equipment should not be placed on a front elevation when other alternative locations exist; such 
equipment shall be placed on a side or rear elevation when practicable. 
b. Rooftops. Rooftop mechanical units shall not be visible from any street and shall not exceed the 
allowable building height. 
c. Ground-Mounted Units. Ground-mounted mechanical units shall be limited to side or rear 
yards and screened with fences or walls constructed of materials similar to those on adjacent 
buildings. Hedges may also be used as screens where there is adequate sunlight and irrigation 
to ensure their successful growth. 
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D. Streetscapes 
Intent: 
The relationship between the local street system, Highway 101 and adjoining properties is important 
from both a transportation planning and a land use perspective. Oregon Department of Transportation 
(ODOT) is the permitting authority for all access onto Highway 101. As the permitting agency for land 
use, the city works cooperatively with ODOT to manage development adjacent to the highway. The 
city's design standards are intended to implement the community's vision of a cohesive streetscape, 
with on-street parking, wide sidewalks, weather protection (pedestrian) shelters, benches, pedestrian-
scaled lighting, public art, opportunities for cafe seating, and other amenities. A safe, inviting and 
comfortable pedestrian environment benefits businesses, highway users and the community as a 
whole. 
Standards: 
In addition to standards for block layout, alleys and parking lot access provided in Section III.B, the 
following provisions apply to all new development: 
1. Transportation Plan Conformity. New development shall conform to the policies, standards, 
specifications and design details (e.g., street sections) contained in the city's Transportation System 
Plan (TSP) and the requirements of this chapter, specifically Section B (Blocks, Local Streets and 
Alleys) and Section E (Pedestrian spaces). When streetscape improvements are required of new 
development, such improvements shall conform to the TSP. Additionally, street furnishing shall 
conform to the specifications contained in the Oceanlake Redevelopment Plan. 
2. Local Streets and Alleys. Section B provides standards for extending alleys through blocks and 
local street improvements. 
3. Pedestrian Amenities. Section E provides standards for pedestrian spaces and pedestrian 
amenities. Additionally, the Oceanlake Redevelopment Plan provides specifications for street 
furnishings such as benches, trash receptacles, wayfinding signs, and streetlights. 
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E. Pedestrian spaces 
Intent: 
Pedestrian spaces should serve as focal points and gathering places, giving 
the downtown a unique identity and sense of place. Pedestrian amenities may 
include, but are not limited to outdoor seating areas or cafes, pedestrian 
access ways, weather protection, plazas, benches, public art, and street 
furnishings such as bicycle racks and pedestrian lighting (e.g., bollards) at 
crossings. 
The increased development intensity, 
mixture of uses, pedestrian activity, close 
building orientation and minimal private 
open space envisioned for Oceanlake 
require that pedestrian space be provided 
along building frontages and in breaks 
between buildings. Pedestrian space, such 
as plazas, extra-wide sidewalks, outdoor 
seating areas, pedestrian access ways 
between buildings, alcoves and pocket 
parks, provide visual relief, pedestrian 
resting areas and opportunities for 
socialization. Pedestrian spaces do not 
have to be publicly owned or maintained. 
Public or private, they are as important as 
building design and central parking to the 
success of Oceanlake. Therefore, the city 
requires that all new developments and 
redevelopment projects contribute their 
proportionate share of pedestrian space. 
Standards: 
1. Pedestrian space Standard. At least 
three percent (3 %) of every development 
site, except for residential developments, 
shall be designated and improved as 
pedestrian space. The highest priority 
locations for pedestrian space are those 
areas with the highest pedestrian activity 
(e.g., street corners and mid-block 
pedestrian access ways) that have a 
western or southern exposure (within 45 
degrees of true south or west). Where no 
such area exists, then pedestrian space 
should be provided as an extended 
sidewalk or walkway connecting multiple 
developments. See sidebar photo examples. 
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Dimensions. All pedestrian spaces shall have dimensions of not 
less than eight (8) feet across and have a surface area of not less 
than sixty-four (64) square feet. 
3. Public Access. Such areas shall abut a public right-of-way or 
otherwise be connected to and visible from a public right-of-way 
by a sidewalk or pedestrian access way; access ways shall be 
identifiable with a change in paving materials (e.g., pavers inlaid 
in concrete or a change in pavement scoring patterns and/ or 
texture). Where a right-of-way connection is not possible, the 
owner shall be required to provide a public access way easement 
to the pedestrian space. Pedestrian spaces shall not be gated or 
closed to public access, unless otherwise required by the city. 
(Recommended: Figures El and E2.) 
4. Pedestrian Amenities Required. Where 
pedestrian space is required, it shall contain 
pedestrian amenities such as plaza space, 
extra-wide sidewalks (i.e., outdoor cafe space), 
benches, public art, pedestrian-scale lighting, 
way finding signs (as approved by the city) or 
similar pedestrian areas in an amount equal to 
or greater than one-half of one percent (0.5%) 
of the estimated construction cost of the 
subject building(s). Where a pedestrian space 
adjoins a building entrance it should 
incorporate a canopy, awning, pergola, 
portico, or similar weather protection feature. 
Pedestrian amenities such as seating, planters, 
public art and pedestrian lighting (e.g., antique 
lamps or bollard lights) at street corners or 
pedestrian access ways may be counted in 
fulfilling the 0.5% requirement. (See Figure E2) 
Cost estimates for pedestrian amenity improvements shall be prepared by a licensed architect, 
landscape architect, or other qualified professional, and shall be subject to review and approval by 
the administrator. 
5. Mechanical Equipment and Garbage Storage Areas. Mechanical equipment and garbage storage 
areas are not permitted within pedestrian space(s). Such facilities shall be screened completely from 
view and set back twenty (20) feet or more from a pedestrian space for aesthetic reasons and to 
minimize odors and noise. 
Figure E2: Example of preferred types of pedestrian amenities, shown 
with access way between buildings leading to an interna! parking area 
or street end. 
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F. Off-Street Parking and Circulation 
Intent: 
Parking is to be provided primarily in on-street parking spaces, parking bays abutting streets, garages, 
and in shared public or private parking areas internal to each block. Where areas of surface parking 
exist, such areas shall be oriented behind or to the side of buildings. Surface parking may transition to 
structured parking over time as the market and public-private partnerships allow. 
Standards: 
In addition to standards for block layout, alleys and parking lot access provided in Section III.B, the 
following provisions apply to all new development: 
1. Drive-up and Drive Through Uses. 
New drive-up/drive-through facilities 
(e.g., windows, ATMs, etc.) are not 
permitted. Where applicable, the 
reviewing authority may approve the 
relocation and improvement of existing 
drive-up facilities, subject to a 
conditional use permit. 
2. Off-Street Parking. There is no 
minimum off-street parking 
requirement for the commercial 
component of any mixed-use building 
within four hundred (400) feet of a 
public parking facility; all other uses 
shall conform to the minimum parking 
standards of the Municipal Code. 
Where new surface parking planned, it shall be limited to parallel on-street parking spaces, parking 
bays abutting the street, and/ or parking areas located behind or to the side of a building. 
(Recommended: Figure Fl) 
4. Parking Lot Design. Surface parking areas shall be divided into bays of not more than twelve (12) 
parking spaces per bay. The minimum dimension for landscape areas is four (4) feet in width and 
twenty four (24) square feet in area. Additionally, where a parking area or access drive abuts a 
street or pedestrian access way, a landscape screen of not less than four (4) feet in width and four 
(4) feet in height shall be provided. Alternatively, the screen may be reduced to two (2) feet in 
width where a masonry, wrought iron, brick or similar architectural-grade wall is also provided, 
subject to Site Plan review. Landscaping shall be provided in conformance with Section III.H. The 
planning Commission may allow a greater number of consecutive parking spaces where the 
development preserves and protects one or more existing mature trees or exceeds the minimum 
pedestrian space requirement in Section E. The commission shall use its discretion in adjusting the 
standard, provided that more credit may be awarded to projects that preserve the largest or most 
visible trees as viewed from public rights-of-way. 
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Figure Fl : Parking is subordinate to storefront character. Parking must be 
buffered from adjacent streets and pedestrian ways. Drive-up/drive-through 
uses, where allowed, shall be oriented away from Main Street. 
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4. 
5. 
6. Service and Loading Areas. The visual, traffic, odor and noise impacts of service and loading areas, 
relative to streets, pedestrian spaces, pedestrian access ways and adjacent residences, shall be 
minimized. Service areas and loading docks/bays shall be accessed from an alley and screened 
using architectural elements that are compatible with adjacent building(s). Where no alley exists, 
service areas shall be accessed from streets other than Highway 101. 
The aerial photo (top) shows an example of a parking structure interior to the 
block; access is provided via a side street in the upper right corner. Below the 
aerial, and clockwise from the upper-left, are photos of the driveway opening and 
public parking signage, a pedestrian access way to the garage, another view of 
the garage with a pedestrian access way, and a storefront on the main street 
Note the parking structure is clad with commercial buildings and pedestrian 
space. 
Redevelopment of Surface Parking 
Lots. Site plans for properties 
adjacent to city-owned parking lots 
should allow for conversion of such 
lots to structured parking in the 
future. Site plans should also allow 
for the conversion of non-
conforming, front yard parking lots 
to new building sites or pedestrian 
spaces as properties redevelop. 
Where a proposed project would 
construct underground parking, the 
review authority may adjust lot 
coverage, setbacks, or other 
development standards to facilitate 
provision of public-private parking 
spaces. 
Parking in Front of Buildings. Due to 
the pedestrian-orientation of 
downtown, surface parking is not 
allowed between any new building 
and the street to which is it oriented. 
Where such parking currently exists, 
the owner may be required to install 
landscaping or other buffering 
between the parking area and the 
sidewalk with future redevelopment. 
Parking Structures. Parking structures 
(e.g., garages, decks, lids, etc.) shall 
not open onto any public street, but 
shall instead receive access from an alley 
or other approved access through Site 
Plan review. Where structured parking is 
provided, it shall not abut Highway 101, 
but shall instead be clad with 
commercial building(s) and/or 
pedestrian space along the highway 
frontage. Stand-alone parking structures 
shall not exceed two levels. 
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G. Pedestrian Access 
Intent: 
In new development, the pedestrian circulation system shall provide a direct, convenient and 
comfortable means of accessing individual uses and connecting to other parts of Oceanlake. The 
pedestrian system includes sidewalks, pathways, mid-block access ways, and the ocean beach. 
Standards: 
To ensure safe, direct and convenient pedestrian circulation, all developments shall provide a 
continuous pedestrian system conforming to City standards. 
H. Landscaping 
Intent: 
Oceanlake is identifiable, in part, by its shore pines and other coastal vegetation. While it is inevitable 
that some existing trees will be removed with new development, native vegetation should be preserved 
where practicable or otherwise replanted in required landscape areas. Trees and hedges serve as 
windbreaks and visual screens in an area that is otherwise being exposed to high winds. Grassy swales 
capture and cleanse surface water runoff before it infiltrates into the ground or seeps onto the beach. 
Mature vegetation also enhances real estate values. For these reasons, as well for aesthetic reasons, the 
city requires that all new developments and redevelopment projects attempt to save mature vegetation 
that is not within building envelopes and provide landscaping in surface parking areas, as buffers 
between uses, within street planter strips, and to soften the appearance of large building elevations. 
Standards: 
I. Mature Landscaping. Site plans shall incorporate existing, mature vegetation that is not within 
building envelopes and not within areas that are required to be graded or excavated (e.g., for 
utilities, foundations, and driveways) into the project's landscape design to the greatest extent 
practicable. Where mature tree removal is unavoidable (e.g., a tree's location precludes reasonable 
development consistent with prescribed building envelopes, required building orientation, or 
public improvement requirements), mitigation shall be required as per subsection 3.g, below. 
2. Volume Landscaping and Screening. Large trees and/or shrub planting may be required in 
quantities exceeding the base requirements of this code to mitigate adjustments to other standard or 
the loss of mature trees as described under subsection H.l. 
3. Minimum Landscape Standards. 
a. All off-street parking and vehicular use areas (including driveways and loading docks) shall 
have perimeter landscaping of not less than four (4) feet in depth, and interior landscaping 
covering at least ten percent (10%) of the entire vehicular use area. The planning commission 
authority may reduce the minimum landscape area to not less than five percent (5%) where the 
development preserves and protects one or more existing mature trees. The commission shall 
use its discretion in awarding credit, provided that more credit may be awarded to projects that 
preserve the largest or most visible trees as viewed from public rights-of-way including the 
beach. Areas with preserved trees are counted toward the required parking lot landscaping. 
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b. Each separate landscape area shall be a minimum of twenty four (24) square feet with a 
minimum dimension of at least four (4) feet and shall contain at least one tree. All remaining 
land in the landscape area shall be covered by a combination of shrubs, ground cover plants or 
other city-approved non-vegetative ground cover. 
c. All required buffer strips, screens, and other required landscape areas shall be planted at a 
density to ensure the intended buffering or screening intent is met; in no case shall a landscape 
area have less than one (1) tree per 200 square feet of surface or less than one (1) shrub per 50 
square feet of area. 
d. Required trees and shrubs shall be non-invasive species that are known to thrive in the 
Northern Oregon coastal environment. 
e. The following guidelines apply: 
• Vegetation native to the Pacific Northwest coast is encouraged 
• Turf and grass is discouraged, except in residential developments and in water treatment 
swales 
• Species should be those contained in the Lincoln City Tree Planting Guide & List of 
Recommended Species, or 
• Species recommended by a licensed nurseryman as being suitable for the local climate, as 
approved by the Planning Director. 
f. Trees shall be at least two (2) inch caliper at time of planting. 
g. When tree mitigation is required the number of mitigation trees required shall be equal to the at 
least one-half total number required to achieve the number of inches of mature tree(s) removed 
(diameter measured at 4-feet above grade). For instance, if a 12-inch diameter tree is removed, 
then two 3-inch trees of the same or comparable species shall be planted. 
h. Irrigation systems shall be provided for all planted areas for a period of at least two (2) years, or 
until it is demonstrated that new plants have become naturalized. 
i. Shrubs shall be at a least 3-gallon size when planted. 
j. If hedges are planted for screening, plants shall be at least of an initial size so that the required 
screening will be achieved within 2 years. 
k. Trees shall be planted so that encroachment below 8 feet into a public right-of-way can be 
prevented without long-term detriment to the subject tree. 
1. Landscaping shall preserve an adequate line of site around vehicle accesses. 
m. All landscaping materials shall be in vigorous and healthy growing condition and shall be 
installed according to common planting procedures, with consideration given to soil condition. 
The property owner is responsible for maintaining and replacing, as necessary, all approved 
landscape plants on his property those within abutting rights-of-way (e.g., street trees). 
4. Parking Area Landscaping. Surface parking areas shall contain landscaping as described under 
Section F Parking. 
5. Water Quality. Where a surface parking area incorporates water quality filters/swales and porous 
paving materials, such as pavers set in sand, concrete blocks allowing grass to grow through, 
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and/or porous concrete (e.g., particularly along walkways and in parking areas that are used 
infrequently), the reviewing authority may allow additional building (lot) coverage, consistent with 
the standards in Table II.B. Porous paving may also be used for small areas, such as the first four (4) 
feet of a parking lot's perimeter, where it would help reduce or slow surface water runoff. 
(Recommended: Figure HI.) 
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planted with grasses or grass-like as shrubs. 
plants, primarily In t h e flow path. See City recommended plant list and 
parking lot tree list and plant quantity 
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X. Signs 
Intent: 
The number, size, configuration, placement, color, materials and illumination of signs all play a part in 
shaping the built environment. Signs in Oceanlake should function primarily as cues for pedestrian 
way finding and business identification. Business identification does not require that owners maximize 
the size or number of signs. The highway streetscape has built-in traffic calming features that, together 
with the building design standards, will enable motorists and pedestrians to notice signs at a relatively 
small scale. Signs designed to a "highway scale" are not necessary and are discouraged through the 
following standards. 
Standards: 
Signs shall not be installed without a sign permit. Where a sign permit is required as part of a larger 
project, the sign package shall be reviewed with the site plan under the applicable provisions of the 
Sign Ordinance and the following guidelines and standards. Where a sign permit is requested apart 
from any other development application, it shall be processed administratively under the applicable 
provisions of Lincoln City Municipal Code and the following guidelines and standards. 
1. Building Signs. Building-mounted signs shall be positioned to emphasize established architectural 
elements such as entrances, windows, gables, etc. Signs should appear to fit within "frames" 
created by components of the facade design. Signs should not obscure building details. An 
individual building shall have no more than four (4) building-mounted signs totaling not more than 
forty eight (48) square feet. 
2. Freestanding Signs. New freestanding signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height, except that signs 
suspended from an awning, canopy or similar architectural feature may be approved subject to 
applicable building codes. Portable signs shall conform to Lincoln City Municipal Code Section 
17.72.060.A.4. 
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3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
Contextual Design. Signs should complement 
Oceanlake's natural surroundings. For example, 
signs engraved or sculpted from metal or wood 
(natural or painted wood) are preferred over those 
that are predominately made of plastic, Plexiglas, or 
similar reflective materials. Pictographic symbols are 
encouraged, as they often communicate more than 
text and add visual interest to the street. Florescent 
(e.g., day-glow), sparkling, reflective, or similar 
colors or finishes are not permitted. Banner signs, 
streamers, moving signs, video or animated signs, 
flashing signs, and similar sign types are considered a 
nuisance and traffic safety hazard and are therefore 
not permitted. 
Pedestrian Signs. Pedestrian-scale signs, such as blade 
signs, wood cutout signs, door signs and permanent 
stylized window signs (allowing at least 50% 
transparency throughout the window) are 
encouraged. Such signs are exempt from the overall 
sign area limitations. 
Directory Signs. Directory signs for buildings with multiple 
tenants should be designed to allow for new business names to be 
added or replaced easily. 
Illuminated Signs. When signs are to be illuminated, external 
light sources shall be used. Light sources shall be placed to close 
to and directed onto the sign they are intended to illuminate, and F i g u r e Examples of encouraged sign 
shielded to minimize glare into the street or onto adjacent types (from top: mural, blade, wood 
properties. Where possible, lights should be incorporated into the cutout' han9in9 s'9n) 
sign bracket. Lights placed below any sign (up-lighting) shall be 
cut-off to minimize spillover into the night sky. Lights in canisters and backlit signs, except for 
those existing prior to the effective date of the design standards, are prohibited. See also, Section J, 
Lighting. 
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3. Exterior Lighting 
Intent: 
The number, size, design and placement of lights all contribute to creating a safe and aesthetically 
pleasing development. Excessive lighting contributes to light pollution, glare and light trespass, and it 
diminishes views of the night sky. Lights in Oceanlake should function primarily as tools for 
pedestrian way finding and business visibility. Business visibility does not require that owners fully 
illuminate their building and parking areas. The urban renewal plan for Oceanlake includes sidewalk 
lighting (antique street lamps) that, together with modest on-site lighting in developments, will enable 
motorists and pedestrians to recognize businesses and safely walk to them Lights designed to a 
"highway scale" or large urban commercial scale (e.g., cobra head standards, or car sales lot-lighting) 
are not permitted 
Standards: 
Outdoor light fixtures shall not be installed without Site Plan review approval. Where a light fixture is 
required as part of a larger project, the lighting package shall be reviewed under the following 
guidelines and standards. Where an outdoor light fixture is to be installed apart from any other 
development application, it shall be processed administratively. Outdoor lighting that does not 
conform to current standards, but conformed to city standards prior to the effective date of this section 
are allowed to continue as non-conforming until such time that the light fixture and/or building is 
remodeled or replaced. 
1. Contextual Design. Exterior lights shall be designed to fit their particular location and function. 
They should be simple in character and similar in color and intensity to those used traditionally. 
High pressure sodium lights are appropriate, except where good color rendition is required; 
enhanced color rendition high pressure sodium lamps, or more uniform spectrum lamps, may also 
be used. 
a. Pedestrian ways and entrances that are not otherwise illuminated by building-motmted lights 
or streetlights shall be illuminated using bollards, step lights, or other low-profile fixtures that 
are appropriate for walkways and plazas. Illumination between 1.0-2.0 foot-candles for such 
areas is required. 
b. Building-mounted lights should complement the building background in style; using lights to 
draw attention to (wash) architectural elements is permitted, provided that unshielded, high 
intensity light sources and sources that direct light upward without cut-offs are not permitted. 
(See subsection J.2 below.) 
c. Antique-style lights are preferred over recessed can lights and globe fixtures. Contemporary 
light fixtures that draw on historic elements or provide a new interpretation of an historic style 
are encouraged. 
d. Maximum initial luminance of outdoor sales areas, storage areas and service station canopies 
and similar areas shall not exceed twenty (20) foot-candles, except as otherwise approved by the 
Planning Director. 
e. Maximum initial luminance of parking lots shall not exceed four (4) foot-candles, except as 
otherwise approved by the Planning Director. 
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2. Impacts of Lighting. The visual impacts of site and architectural lighting, such as overspray of 
lights onto adjacent residential properties and lights shining into the night sky, shall be avoided. 
a. Light poles shall not exceed a height of twenty (20) feet 
b. Only shielded lights are permitted. Shielding should be integral to the light fixture and direct 
light downward. Exception: Up-lighting of official flags may be allowed provided that the luminance 
level is minimized. 
c. 
f. Uplighting is prohibited. Where lighting is used 
to wash an exterior wall, the use of recessed 
eave lighting is preferred. The maximum 
illumination limits for wall washing are 1.0 foot-
candle for dark colored surfaces and 0.5 foot-
candle for light colored surfaces. 
The manufacturer's data or measurement shall 
be provided to demonstrate conformance with 
Section I. Photometric plans are required with 
Site Plan review applications, unless waived by 
the Planning Director. 
Figure J: Examples of acceptable lights 
Lighting associated with service areas, parking lots and parking structures, as well as 
streetlights, shall be shielded or provide cut-offs to avoid glare, light pollution (night sky) and 
light spillover onto residential properties. Luminance at the property line, or 
no more than five (5) feet over the property line, ST -^j^ vaM-, 
shall be zero. MjlhadggJaSMKjSil 
The Planning Director may require the 
installation and use of timers or activity switches 
to prevent unnecessary sources of light by 
controlling the length of time that exterior lights 
are in use late at night. 
Lights used to wash a building elevation 
(including any signs) shall not wash more than 
seventy-five percent (75%) of the facade. Interior 
lights (e.g., store displays, etc.) are exempt. 
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Appendix A - T^efinittons. 
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A. Definitions 
Note: The following definitions are informational. Where conflicts occur betiveen the definitions 
below and an adopted building code, the adopted building code shall apply. For terms that are not 
defined below and are not defined in the building code, the reviewing authority ivill use its 
discretion in selecting from professional source materials that are most relevant to the question at 
hand. 
1. Accessibility means the locational and design characteristics of a use, structure, 
or facility that permit it to be reached by one with a disability, as prescribed 
under the American With Disabilities Act and associated building codes and 
guidelines. 
2. Alcove means a recessed section of a building's exterior wall; may provide 
weather protection, outdoor seating or other pedestrian amenities. 
3. Basement means the lowest story of a building where fifty percent or more of the 
floor is located below the grade plane. 
4. Belt course means a horizontal course in a masonry wall that is of a different 
color, texture, size, or material and which is compatible with the overall form 
and architectural composition. 
5. Bollard means a post of metal, wood or masonry, or a combination thereof, that 
is used to separate or direct traffic (vehicles, pedestrians or both). Bollards may 
contain sidewalk or pathway lighting. 
6. Pedestrian space means a public gathering space, such as a plaza, square, 
outdoor seating area, alcove, sculpture garden, or similar space, oriented to 
pedestrians and connecting one or more developments to the adjacent 
streetscape. 
7. Clerestory means a window that extends from the ground floor of a building to 
near the top of an outside wall. 
8. Corbel means a projection a building out from a masonry wall, sometimes to 
support a load and sometimes for decorative effect. 
9. Cornice means the exterior trim of a structure at the meeting of the roof and 
wall. 
10. Facade means the front or principal face of a building, any side of a building that 
faces a street, way, or pedestrian space. 
11. False-front means a front wall that extends beyond the sidewalls or rooftop of a 
building to create a more imposing fagade. (See also, "parapet.") 
12. Fenestration means the arrangement and design of windows and doors in a 
building. 
13. Grade means the surface elevation of the ground. 
14. 
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15. Guideline means a recommended approach, parameter, example, and/or 
rationale for interpreting, applying, and/or modifying a standard through the 
site plan review process. For the purpose of site plan review, the photographs, 
illustrations, and diagrams contained in this document are intended to be used 
as guidelines, except where an illustration contains a specific dimensional 
requirement or is accompanied by the words "shall" or "must," then the 
illustration is intended as a standard. 
16. 
17. Island alley means an alley that does not connect to any street but is designed to 
allow for future extension through abutting properties and connection to a street 
or public parking facility. Island alleys serving one or more parcels may be 
approved through site plan review. 
18. Lintel means a heavy horizontal beam of wood or stone over an opening of a 
door or window to support the weight above it. 
19. Medallion means a small decorative detail used to accent a building's exterior. 
20. Mezzanine means an intermediate level between a ground floor and the upper 
story(ies) occupying a partial area of floor space. 
21. Parapet means a low protective wall at the edge of a roof. 
22. Pedestrian-scale lighting means lighting that is designed and located to 
illuminate a sidewalk, pathway or other area that is used principally by 
pedestrians. Bollards, wall-mounted lights and step lights are typical of 
pedestrian-scale lighting. 
23. Pediment means a low-pitched gable over a portico, door or window; may be 
used to reduce the scale of a building facade. 
24. Pier means a portion of a wall between windows, doors or other openings. 
25. Pilaster means a shallow pier used to buttress a wall; or a rectangular column 
with a capital and base, projecting only slightly from a wall as an ornamental 
motif. 
26. Pocket park means a small plaza or landscaped pedestrian space, typically less 
than one-quarter acre and not for recreational use. 
27. Portico means a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often 
columned area; may be used to address building orientation standards where 
redeveloping a building to meet the front property line is not feasible. 
28. Public art means artwork in the public realm, regardless of whether it is on 
public or private property, or whether it is acquired through public or private 
funding. Public art can be a sculpture, mural, manhole cover, paving pattern, 
lighting, seating, kiosk, gate, fountain, engraving, carving, fresco or similar 
artwork which is approved through design review. In evaluating public art 
proposals, the reviewing authority may refer to guidelines and inventories 
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prepared by the Arts Committee, the National Trust for Historic Preservation 
and/or other references it deems appropriate. 
29. Spandrel means the blank space between windows and successive stories; or the 
area between the top of a column or pier and the apex of the arch springing from 
it. 
30. Split-barrel roof means a rounded roof that resembles a barrel split in half and 
resting rounded side up. 
31. Standard means a requirement for the purposes of design review approval. 
Dimensional requirements and provisions containing the words "shall," "must," 
"not permitted," "prohibited," "required/requirement," or similar prescriptive 
or prescriptive terms indicate the presence of a standard. 
32. Streetscape means the interface between development and a public street along 
the development's street frontage; it typically includes storefronts, building 
entrances, weather protective canopies or awnings, pedestrian spaces such as 
plazas and curb extensions at intersections, a building front zone along the 
sidewalk where outdoor seating may occur, a through zone for pedestrians, a 
street furnishings zone for lights, trees, and other furnishings, and on-street 
parking where applicable. 
33. Transom means a window immediately above a window or door; may or may 
not be hinged to a transom. 
34. Transparency (windows) means non-reflective glass with a visible transmittance 
rating of 0.50 or greater, per the National Fenestration Rating Council. 
35. Turret means a small tower extending above a building. 
3 6 . Wayf inding sign means a directional sign that is part of an overall sign 
program for a district, neighborhood, or other city-recognized area as approved 
through design review. 
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