ZDO 804: Places Of Worship

804.01 Standards

Except where the applicable zoning district allows for a less restrictive standard, places of worship shall comply with the following standards:

  1. Maximum Lot Coverage: The maximum lot coverage is 50 percent.
  2. Maximum Building Height: The maximum building height is 50 feet.
  3. Minimum Rear Setback: The minimum rear setback is 20 feet plus five feet for each story in excess of two.
  4. Minimum Side Setback: The minimum side setback is 20 feet plus five feet for each story in excess of two.

804.02 Permitted Uses

  1. Customarily Associated Activities. Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 215.441, a place of worship may be used for activities customarily associated with the practices of the religious activity, including: Worship services;
    1. Religion classes;
    2. Weddings;
    3. Funerals;
    4. Meal programs; and
    5. Child care, but not including private or parochial school education for prekindergarten through grade 12 or higher education. (Although a private or parochial school is not permitted pursuant to this provision, this Ordinance may otherwise provide for such use on the subject property.)

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