RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (RO) OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections:
20.678.010 (RO) Purpose.
20.678.020 (RO) Applicability.
20.678.030 (RO) Processing procedures.
20.678.040 (RO) Permitted uses.
20.678.050 (RO) Development and review standards.
20.678.010 (RO) Purpose.
These regulations are intended to establish standards
and conditions for the conversion of existing
single-family residences to commercial office
uses in transitional neighborhoods while protecting
the public health, safety and general welfare.
(Ord. 763, 1996; Ord. 479, 1988)
20.678.020 (RO) Applicability.
The RO overlay district is created as a combining
zoning classification to be superimposed on a
parcel containing an existing single-family residence
with either an underlying residential or commercial
zoning designation. This zone classification
is not permitted in conjunction with an MH overlay
zoning district. (Ord. 801, 1997; Ord. 763, 1996;
Ord. 479, 1988)
20.678.030 (RO) Processing procedures.
Any proposal for establishment of the RO overlay
district shall be filed concurrently with an
application for a special use permit. (Ord.763,
1996; Ord. 479, 1988)
20.678.040 (RO) Permitted uses.
Uses permitted in the RO overlay district are as
follows:
A. Professional office, excluding retail uses;
B. Photography studios, portrait studios and art studios; and
C. Uses allowed in the base zoning district. (Ord. 801, 1997;
Ord. 763, 1996; Ord. 479, 1988)
20.678.050 (RO) Development and review standards.
Any conversion of a single-family residence within
the RO overlay district must conform with the
following:
A. The parcel contains an existing single-family structure;
B. The existing structure will be retained and enhanced and the
overall single-family character of the residence
will be retained;
C. The use will be served by the required number of off-street
parking spaces, provided that if a portion of
the structure retains residential use only one
off-street parking space is required per residence;
D. Signs shall be limited to a single non-illuminated monument
or wall sign of not more than six square feet
in area identifying the business or businesses
and the address. (; Ord.763, 1996; Ord. 479,
1988)
