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The color coded zoning map can be found at www.cityofunion.com. A certified print of the map shall be maintained in the office of the City Recorder as long as this chapter remains in effect.
(Ord. 369, passed 4-9-1984; Ord. 534, passed 7-14-2014)
USE ZONES
(A) No building shall exceed a height of 35 feet above the elevation of the ground. Signs shall conform to standards and regulations adopted by the City Council.
(B) If any parcel of land abuts Oregon State Highway 203 and/or 237, then the applicant shall notify ODOT prior to submitting any land use application. The purpose for this contact is to involve ODOT at the beginning of the application process so that the property owner/developer has the benefit of ODOT comments prior to submitting a site plan, conditional use application, or tentative plat map. For proposed urban TSP area development or redevelopment of properties accessing a state highway, the developer/owner shall, prior to making application, notify and coordinate with the city and the ODOT District Manager to ensure safety of the access and potentially combine driveways if safety is compromised. For proposed urbanizable TSP area development or redevelopment of properties accessing a state highway, new public streets shall be based on the adopted local street plan and new driveways shall be at least 150 feet apart. Land development affecting State Highway 203 and/or 237 will address safety, capacity, functional classification, and level of service. Access management policies for the city set forth in the transportation system plan will be observed.
(Ord. 337, passed 6-11-1979; Ord. 463, passed 8-10-1998)
(A) Changes in the specific alignment of proposed public road and highway projects shall be permitted without plan amendment if the new alignment falls within a transportation corridor identified in the transportation system plan.
(B) Transportation projects involving the operation, maintenance, repair, and preservation of existing facilities that are consistent with the transportation system plan, the classification of that roadway, and approved road standards shall be allowed, except where specifically regulated (for example, within a floodplain).
(C) Dedication of right-of-way, authorization of construction, and the construction of facilities and improvements, where the improvements are consistent with the transportation system plan, the classification of the roadway, and approved road standards, shall be allowed.
(D) For state projects that require an environmental impact study (EIS) or environmental assessment (EA), the draft EIS or EA shall serve as the documentation for local land use review, if local review is required.
(Ord. 463, passed 8-10-1998)
(A) Uses permitted outright:
(1) Normal operation, maintenance, repair, and preservation activities associated with transportation facilities;
(2) Installation of culverts, pathways, fencing, guardrails, lighting, and similar types of improvements that take place within the existing right-of-way;
(3) Projects specifically identified in the transportation system plan as not requiring further land use regulation;
(4) Landscaping as part of a transportation facility;
(5) Emergency measures as necessary for the safety and protection of property; and
(6) Acquisition of right-of-way for public roads, highways, and other transportation projects identified in the transportation system plan are permitted outright, except for those that are located in Exclusive Farm Use or Forest Zones.
(B) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Construction, reconstruction, or widening of highways, roads, bridges, or other transportation projects that are not specifically identified in the transportation system plan, or not designed and constructed as part of a subdivision or planned development subject to site plan and/or conditional use review, shall comply with the transportation system plan and applicable standards, and shall address the following criteria. For state projects that require an EIS or EA, the draft EIS or EA shall be reviewed and used as the basis for findings to comply with the following criteria:
(a) The project is designed to be compatible with existing land use and social patterns, including noise generation, safety, and zoning;
(b) The project is designed to minimize avoidable environmental impacts to identified wetlands, wildlife habitat, air and water quality, and cultural resources;
(c) The project preserves or improves the safety and function of the facility through access management, traffic calming, or other design features; and
(d) The project includes provision for bicycle and pedestrian circulation as consistent with the comprehensive plan and other requirements of this chapter.
(2) Construction of rest areas, weigh stations, and temporary storage and processing sites.
(3) If review under this section indicates that the use or activity is inconsistent with the transportation system plan, the procedure for a plan amendment, including any necessary goal exceptions, shall be undertaken prior to or in conjunction with the conditional permit review.
(C) Policy. All transportation facilities will conform with the transportation system plan street standards.
(Ord. 463, passed 8-10-1998)
The purpose of this section is to protect and regulate specific buildings and sites identified in the land use plan as having special or significant historic associations or architectural merits, as a part of the heritage of the citizens of the city. It is not the intent or purpose of this section, however, to regulate the specific use of a historic building or site beyond that provided in the applicable zoning classification and other sections of this chapter.
(A) Permits. Prior to any alteration, expansion, destruction, or removal of a historic site or structure identified as such in the land use plan and on the zoning map, the following procedures shall be followed.
(1) An application shall be made to the Council identifying the proposed activity.
(2) The application shall be placed on the Council agenda and public notice given at least 15 days in advance of a public meeting.
(3) A public hearing shall be held by the Council to review the proposed activity and determine the impact on the historical character of the site or structure.
(B) Subsequent to the Council review and impact analysis, a 30-day period will be provided for public pursuit of alternative courses of action to assure preservation of historic characteristics of the site or structure.
(C) Prior to issuing a building permit for the alteration, expansion, destruction, or removal of the historic site or structure, written approval from the City Recorder shall be issued subsequent to the 30-day period allowed for the public pursuit of alternatives.
(Ord. 369, passed 4-9-1984)
In order to maintain the vegetative cover which furnishes riparian habitat along Catherine Creek and Little Creek, a setback for any new development such as structures or roads shall be required. The setback distance shall be equal to 1/2 the stream width, as measured at right angles to the annual high-water line. A minimum of 25 feet on either side of the streams will be recognized. Woody vegetation presently existing in the riparian zone shall be maintained; however, thinning or brushing may occur within the riparian zone as long as 75% of the existing shade over the stream is maintained.
(Ord. 369, passed 4-9-1984)
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