HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2043 ORDINANCE NO ()4L�
AN ORDINANCE UPDATING AND ADOPTING THE CENTRAL POINT COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT (2018-2038)
Recitals.
A The City of Central Point (City) is authorized under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS)
Chapter 197 to prepare, adopt and revise comprehensive plans and implementing
ordinances consistent with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals.
B The City has coordinated its planning efforts with the State in accordance with ORS
197 040(2)(e) and OAR 660-030-0060 to assure compliance with goals and
compatibility with City and County Comprehensive Plans
C. Pursuant to authority granted by the City Charter and the ORS, the City has
determined to update its Land Use Element which was originally adopted in 1983
D Pursuant to the requirements set forth in CPMC Chapter 17 10.100 Amendments—
Purpose and Chapter 17 96 010, Procedure, the City has initiated the amendments
and conducted the following duly advertised public hearings to consider the
proposed amendments
a) Planning Commission hearing on January 2, 2018
b) City Council hearing on February 22, 2018
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
Section 1 Based upon all the information received, the City Council adopts the Staff
Reports, Findings of Fact and evidence which are incorporated herein by reference, determines
that changing community conditions, needs and desires Justify the amendments and hereby
adopts the changes entirely
Section 2 The City Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element is hereby updated and
adopted as set forth in Exhibit A —Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, 2018-2038 which is
attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein
Section 3 The City Manager is directed to conduct post acknowledgement procedures
defined in ORS 197 610 et seq. upon adoption of the Land Use Element
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this p day of
ri\Af � , 2018
Mayor Hank Williams
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1. Table of Contents
1. Summary 4
2. Introduction 5
2.1. Buildable Lands Inventor 6
2.2. State Land Use Guidelines 7
2.3. Central Point Forward, A City Wide Strategic Plan 7
2.3.1. City Mission Statement 7
2.3.2. City Statement of Values 8
2.4. The Regional Plan Element 8
2.4.1. Direction of Growth 8
2.5. Land Use and Urban Form 9
2.6. Performance Indicators 10
2.6.1. Committed Residential Density 10
2.6.2. Mixed-Use/Pedestrian Friendly Areas 10
2.6.3. Conceptual Transportation Plan 11
2.6.4. Conceptual Land Use Plan 11
2.6.5. Target Residential Density 11
2.6.6. Land Use Distribution 11
2.6.7. Transportation Infrastructure 11
2.6.8. Mixed-Use/Pedestrian Friendly Areas (Activity Centers) 12
2.6.8.1. Activity Centers 12
3. Land Use Benchmarks 15
4. Current (2017) Land Use Summary 16
5. Land Use Classifications 17
6. Residential Land Use 18
6.1. Residential Land Use Classifications 20
6.1.1. Very Low Density Residential (VLRes) 20
6.1.2. Low Density Residential (LRes) 21
6.1.3. Medium Density Residential (MRes) 21
6.1.4. High Density Residential(HRes) 22
6.1.5. Residential Land Use Plan Map 22
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6.1.6. Residential Infill and Redevelopment 23
6.1.7. Small Town, Neighborhood Preservation, Identification and Livability 23
6.2. Residential Zoning& Density 23
6.3. Minimum/Maximum Density Calculation 23
6.3.1. Public Parks/Open Space and Residential Density 25
6.3.2. Civic Uses and Residential Density 25
6.3.3. Environmental Lands and Residential Density 26
6.3.4. Residential Goals and Policies: 26
7. Employment Land Use 26
7.1. Commercial Land Use Summary 27
7.1.1. Commercial Land Use Plan 28
7.1.1.1. Neighborhood Commercial (NC). 28
7.1.1.2. Employment Commercial (EC) 29
7.1.1.3. General Commercial (GC) 29
7.1.2. Commercial Development Goals and Policies 29
7.2. Industrial Land Use Plan 29
7.2.1. Industrial Goals and Policies 30
7.3. Civic Land Use 31
7.3.1. Civic Land Use Goals and Policies 31
7.4. Parks and Recreation Land Use 31
7.5. Circulation/Transportation Land Use 32
7.5.1. Circulation Land Use Goal 32
8. Overlay Districts 32
8.1. Central Business District(CBD) 33
8.2. Transit Oriented Development District (TOD) 35
8.3. Environmental Overlay 35
8.4. Airport Overlay 35
9. Urban Growth Boundary 35
10. Land Use Plan Map 36
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1. Summary
The City's urban area encompasses approximately 3,100 acres. Every parcel is assigned to one of six
(6)primary land use classifications,which are supported by nine(9) secondary land use
classifications,and four overlay districts, for a total of 19 land use classifications.The percentage
distribution of land uses within the urban area is illustrated in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1. Land Use Distribution, 2017 vs. 2038
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The Land Use Element relics on other Comprehensive Plan elements,such as the Population,
Housing, Economic, Regional,and Parks and Recreation elements to determine the quantity and
classification of land uses necessary to accommodate the City's current and future projected
population growth Over the course of the 2018-38 planning period it is projected that the City will
grow by 5,580 residents', generating a demand for 2.230 new housing units.To accommodate the
expected population growth the City will need an additional 325 gross acres.distributed across all
land use classifications. By 2038 the distribution of land uses(Figure 1.1)will be very similar to the
City's current distribution, signifying no major changes in land use policy As in the past the
Residential land use will continue to be the dominant land use, followed by Right-of-Way.
Another popular measure of land use is the ratio of acres per 1,000 residents Unlike the percentage
measurement the ratio of acres per 1,000 residents does address policy changes in the efficiency of
land use. Figure 1.2 illustrates that in 20002 the des eloped w as 171 acres per 1,000 residents. By 2017
the actual ratio was 158 acres per 1,000 residents. By 2038, based on current average minimum
density policies, it is expected that the ratio will drop to 142 acres per 1,000 residents; the lower the
ratio the more efficient the use of land.The adoption of a minimum residential density of 6.9 dwelling
units per gross acre' is the reason for the lower 2038 ratio.
Based on Portland State University's Interpolation Table for 2038 with the 2017 Certified Population as the base
year
1980 C ity of Central Point Land Use I-lenient
'City of Central Point Regional Plan Element,Section 4 15 Committed Residential Density
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Figure 1.2.Developed Acres per 1,000 Population,
2000,2017 and 2038
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A unique aspect of the Land Use Element, and the more efficient use of land(particularly residential
land), was the introduction in 2012 of the Regional Plan Element (Regional Plan) Adoption of the
Regional Plan created eight urban reserve areas(URAs) and a series of Performance Indicators(PIs).
The URAs address lands that are eligible for future inclusion into the UGB and annexation to the
City, subject to compliance with need and applicable Pls The most significant PIs that apply
specifically to the Land Use Element are the creation of Concept Plans(both land use and
transportation) for all URAs. In addition to land use the Concept Plans must address the minimum
density standard Pls,and the need to provide for,and identify and monitor,the creation and
development in, and of, Activity Centers(mixed-usetpedestnan friendly areas)
The Regional Plan Element requires the monitoring of residential and employment development
within Activity Centers to assure that they meet minimums as initially established in 2009 Regional
Transportation Plan.To monitor development activity in an Activity Center it is necessary to identify
those centers. By definition the City has identified, within the current UGH, fourteen(14)activity
centers, with the full expectation that additional activity centers will be added as the City's UGH
expands unto the URAs.
Over the course of the twenty year planning period the only certainty in this Land Use Element is that
it will change. Like all elements of the Comprehensive Plan the objective is to create a"living"plan;
one that allows, and encourages adaptation to changing circumstances, but alt the while maintaining
the community's core values and vision
2. Introduction
The primary purpose of the Land Use Element is to.
• Identify and map all land use classifications within the City's urban area (city limits and
UGH); and
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• Track activity through the Buildable Lands Inventory(BLI) for compliance with associated
goals and policies identified in related Comprehensive Plan elements; i.e. the Housing
Element, Economic Element Parks and Recreation Element, Transportation System Plan, etc
Simply stated the Land Use Element is responsible for managing and mapping the land use needs of
the City as defined in other Comprehensive Plan elements.
The Land Use Element does not determine how much of a particular land use is needed. It only
determines where that land use will be physically sited and how it will he managed to achieve the
City's comprehensive land use goals and policies, particularly those goals and policies from the
Housing, Economic, Parks and Recreation, and Urbanization Elements. Currently(2018), the
supporting elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan identify a need to add approximately 280
vacant acres to its urban area.
The Land Use Element is comprised of two parts, the text(Text),and the Land Use Plan Map(Map).
• The Text component addresses the purpose and scope of each land use classification,
including issues and land use distribution by acreage.The Text also contains the City's
goals and policies for the management of its land use system
The current and actual use of land is maintained in the Buildable Lands Inventory(BLI),
which tracks land usage over time. The BLI is an adjunct document to the Land Use
Element.The BLI is maintained on a continual basis as applications for land development
are received and acted on.
• The Map identifies the spatial distribution of all lands in the City's urban area and
designates each property with a specific land use classification. As previously noted the
amount of land within each land use category is determined by other Comprehensive Plan
elements
In addition to the related Comprehensive Plan elements the Land Use Element is guided by the
following four(4) documents:
2.1. Buildable Lands Inventory
The Buildable Lands Inventory(BLI) is an adjunct document to the Land Use Element The RLI
tracks all land use acts ity in the City's urban area as changes to a property's development status
occurs Annually, the BLI produces,among many other tables, the following tables tracking
changes in land use
• Percentage distnbution by land use classification;
• Land use classification acres per 1,000 residents
• Changes in the vacant land inventory:
• Housing and employment in activity centers(mixed use/pedestnan fnendly areas)
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Monitoring of the BLI will determine the need and timing to add more land to the UGH per the
needs assessment of such Comprehensive Plan Elements as Housing, Economic, Parks and
Recreation. etc.
2.2. State Land Use Guidelines
The purpose of the State land use guidelines is"To establish a land use polie.rJramework
and factual hoses frm all land use decisions and actions consistent with related elenuvas
of the Comprehensive Plan."The State's land use program requires that all land use
plans include identification of issues and problems, inventories and other factual
information for each applicable statewide planning goal, evaluation of alternative courses
of action and ultimate policy choices,taking into consideration social,economic,energy
and em ironmental needs
City, county, state and federal agency and special district plans and actions related to land
use shall be consistent with the comprehensive plans of cities and counties and regional
plans adopted under ORS Chapter 268 The required information shall be contained in
either the Land Use Element or in supporting documents.
The accomplishment of the abose required information is delegated to the various
elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan.The Land Use Element is responsible for
managing(goals and policies),and the mapping the land use needs of the City as
presenbed in other Comprehensive Plan elements. Changes in the Land Use Element
will be predicated on changes in related elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
2.3.Central Point Forward, A City Wide Strategic Plan
The City maintains a strategic plan,the purpose of which is to envision a preferred future for the
City and to ". formulate a any to make this'inure happen through community teamwork and
actions. It is a document that records what people think—the blueprint for positive change that
defines the vision, goals and outcomes that must occur to realize the fudure,"'The community's
mission, s ision and values as set forth in the Strategic Plan serve as the foundation of the
Comprehensive Plan, including this land Use Element The guidance provided by the Strategic
Plan that is carried forward in the Land Use Element is to maintain a" , small town
commitment and feel that promotes community pride, safety, and friendliness"and the value of
planning for growth ". . that will retain our.small town atmosphere
2.3.1.City Mission Statement
The City's mission statement reads as follows
"It i% the miroton of the City of Cental Point to build and maintain a highly unable
communal,In working m harmony and being a catalyst for partnership with all the
members of the command'',public and private "
'City of Central Pont Strategic Plan,pp. 3,May_24,2007, Resolution No 1143.
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2.3.2.City Statement of Values
the Strategic Plan contains a set of five values as follows
• Growth We value planned grmrth that null retain our'nulll tom n atmosphere
s Managed Growth &Infrastructure, Goal 2-Alamlam City of Central
Point's small town feel and family orientation even as we grow
• Public Safety We value a professional servtee oriented pub/u' 'a/'n,policy that
promotes a sense of sa/t'/{ and security In our eat
• Transportation We value a sl item of trans pot moon and in('astna awe that is
modern, efficient and sensitive to the environment
• Community' We value a clean and attractive cat with parks, open space and
recreational opportunities
• Service We provide the highest level of service possible in the must efficient
responsible manner
It is important that these values be repeatedly acknowledged and applied as the
foundation for crafting the goals and policies in all elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
2.4. The Regional Plan Element
As previously noted the City's Comprehensive Plan elements must be consistent with any
applicable regional plan. hi 2012 the City adopted a Regional Plan Element' establishing Urban
Reserve Areas(URAs) sufficient to accommodate the City's growth needs to the year 2060 The
City's Regional Plan Element was prepared in accordance with the County's Greater Bear Creek
Valley Regional Plan.
The City's Regional Plan Element established eight(8)URAs, totaling 1,721 acres for future use
as the City grows. Within the URAs land uses were assigned based on very broad categories;
Residential,Aggregate, Resource,Open Space/Parks, and Employment. The Regional Plan
Element does not spatially allocate the land use types within any URA,but it does require that
Concept Plans°he prepared and adopted prior to inclusion of a URA, or any part thereof into the
City's urban growth boundary IUGR)'. The Concept Plans are required to address performance
indicators,regionally significant transportation corridors, how land uses will be spatially
distributed,the encouragement of mixed use/pedestnan friendly areas (Activity('enters), and
minimum residential density requirements The Concept Plans, when approved, remain a part of
the Regional Plan Element. At such time as lands within a URA are added to the UGH the
concept plans will be further refined consistent with the level of land use descriptions consistent
with the Land Use Element At the time of inclusion in to the UGB they then become part of the
Land Use Element. This Land Use Element does not address lands within the URA,
2.4.1.Direction of Growth
5 Regional Plan Element,City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan,Ordinance No 1964,8.9'2012
°City of Central Point Regional Plan Element.Section 4.1 Performance Indicators
City of Central Point Regional Plan Element,Section 4 1 8 Conceptual 1 and Use Plans,
II Regional Plan Element,Performance Indicators,4 16 M1bned-Use/Pedestnan Friendly Areas
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The long-term direction of growth for the City is best described in the Regional Plan Element and its
accompanying Concept Plans '1 he Regional Plan Element established eight (8) urban reserve areas
(Figure 2.1) into which the City will grow between now and 2060 These urban reserve areas(URAs)
have been pre-approved for inclusion in the City's urban growth boundary?, subject to demonstrated
Figure 2.1 UGB and URAs land use need and the availability of necessary
Ainfrastructure
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UGB will be to the west and north The City's
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easterly and southerly UGB and URA boundaries
abut the City of Medford's assigned jurisdictional
sem. areas, limiting the City's ability for easterly or
s'sr iisoutherly expansion. As outlined in the Regional
Plan Element most of the residential development
P` (55%) will be directed to the west(CP-6A. CP-6B,
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1:6 ;,Fy • #f and CP-5A),and to the north (CP-IC and CP-2B)
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direction of future growth will he to the far
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URAs per the Regional Plan allocations and
concept plans
The relationship between the Regional Plan Element and the Land Use Element is timing When the
need is properly demonstrated then land within the URAs can be brought into the UGR. The timing of
inclusion to the UGB will be a function of demonstrated need and the ability to develop to urban
standards, and annex to the City in a timely manner
2.5. Land Use and Urban Form
The Regional Plan introduces mandatory land use development cntena, a minimum density
requirement, and a series of performance indicators(Pis). The increase in density, together with
the PIs, will affect the City's future urban form as lands in the URAs are brought into the UGB
and annexed to the City With the increase in density and the imposition of mandatory Pls, it is
both timely and appropriate to introduce the basic elements of urban form, particularly as it
applies to intensification of residential land uses, the creation of Activity Centers,and the
physical relationship between diffenng land uses and transportation
As used in this Land Use Element the term'urban form" refers the general pattern of use,
building height and development intensity and the structural elements that define the City
physically, such as natural features, transportation corridors, open space, public facilities,as well
as activity centers and other community focal elements.The introduction of urban form is not
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intended as the answer to good urban design, but it is intended to provide a basic awareness and a
palette from which good urban form can evolve.
2.6. Performance Indicators
As previously noted the Regional Plan Element established performance indicators as a means to
measure compliance with the objectives of the Regional Plan Element.There are eight(8)
performance indicators that,via the Regional Plan Element, apply to the Land Use Element as the
UR expands into the Regional Plans IJRAs The Pls arcm
2.6.1.Committed Residential Density
Land u'tion a URA and land currently within an Urban Growth Boundary((1GB) hut outside
of the existing Cay Linin shall be hilt, at a minimum, to the residential density of 6 9
dwelling units per gross acre (2070-2235), and 7.9 dwelling units per gross acre (2036-
20601 This requirement can he offset by increasing the residential density in the city limit
Prior to annexation each city shall establish (or, if they exist already, shall adjust)minimum
densities in each of as residential zones such that if all areas build out to the minimum
allowed the committed density shall he met Thu shall he made a condition of approval ofa
UGB amendment
The Housing Element addresses the minimum density requirement and the assignment of
residential lands by the appropriate residential land use classification necessary to meet the
minimum density standard.
2.6.2.Mixed-Use/Pedestrian Friendly Areas
For land within a URA and,for land currently wuhin a UGB hut outside of the existing City
Limit, each city shall achieve the 2020 benchmark targets for the number of new dwelling
unitsmt and employmentto he located in mixed-useipedestrian-friendly areas as identified in
the 2009 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) or most recently adopted RTP' . Beyond the
year 2020, cities shall continue to achieve the 2020 benchmark targets. or tf additional
benchmark years are established, cities shall achieve the targets corresponding with the
applicable benchmarks Measurement and definition of qualified development shall he ui
accordance with adopted RTP methodology The requirement is considered met if the city or
the region overall's achieving the targets or mmmnum qualifications, whichever is greater
This requirement can be offset by increasing the percentage of dwelling units and.br
employment in the City Limit.
To facilitate compliance with this performance indicator the Land Use Element, in Figure 2 I,
identifies mixed-use/pedestrian-friendly areas(Activity Centers), and through the RLI tracks
population and employment development within these Activity Centers. It is also anticipated
In Numbers in parenthesis(4.1 5 through 4 1.8 4)are the reference numbers in the Regional Plan
Alternative Measure No.5 requires that 39%of all new residential dwelling units shall be located in meed
use pedestrian-friendly areas
°Alternative Measure No 6 requires that 48%of all new employment shall be located in mixed use:pedestrian-
friendly areas
RVMPO Alternative Measures Asti ity Centers.2017
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that as the City expands into the URA additional Activity Centers will he added per approved
Conceptual Land Use Plans
2.6.3.Conceptual Transportation Plan
Conceptual transportation plans shall be prepared early enough in the planning and
development cycle that the identified regionally significant transportation corridors within
each of the URA 's can be protected as cost-enectively as possible by available strategies and
finding A Conceptual Transportation Plan for a LIRA, or appropriate portion of a URA shall
he prepared by the City in collaboration with the Rogue Talky Metropolitan Planning
Organization, applicable irrigation districts, Jackson County, arid other affected agencies,
and shall he adopted hr Jackson Counts and the respective city prior to or in conjunction
with a UGB amendment within that URA
The conceptual transportation plan shall;denti(i•a general network of regionally.significant
arterials under local jurisdiction, transit corridors, bike and pedestrian paths, and associated
projects to provide mobility throughout the region (including, intercity and intercity, i
applicable)
'I he Land Use Plan Element includes the street classification system for all streets within the
City's urban area. As the City's UGH is expanded the land Use Map must be amended to be
consistent with the conceptual transportation plan for the appropnate URA
2.6.4.Conceptual Land Use Plan
A proposal for UGB amendments into a designated URA shall include a Conceptual Land
Use Plan prepared by the City in collaboration with Rogue rangy Metropolitan Planning
Organization, applicable irrigation districts,Jackson County, and other affected agenciesJau'
the area proposed to he added to the UGB as follmvs
2.6.5.Target Residential Density
The Conceptual Land Use Plan shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate how
the residential density in section 2 6 I above will he met at Jill build-out of the area
added to the UGB amendment
2.6.6.Land Use Distribution
The Conceptual Land Use Plan shall indicate how the proposal is consistent with the
general distribution ofiand uses in the Regional Plan, especially where a specific set of
land uses were part of the rationale for designated land which was determined by the
Resource Lands Review committee to he commercial agricultural land as part or URA,
which applies the following IRAs. CP-IB, CP-IC, CP-4D, CP-6A. and CP-2B.
2.6.7.Transportation Infrastructure
The Conceptual Land Use Plan shall include the transportation infrastructure required
in section 2 6 3 above
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2.6.8.Mixed-Use/Pedestrian Friendly Areas (Activity Centers)
The Conceptual Land Use Plan shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate how
the commitments of.teehon 2 62 above Millie met at full build-out a/the area added to
the UGB amendment.
2.6.8.1. Activity Centers
An important consideration related to urban form and the Regional Plan's
Performance Indicators is the concept of activity centers As used in this Land Use
Element the term"activity center" is interchangeable with the term Transit-
Oriented/Mixed-Use Pedestrian-Friendly areas. Both terms represent the development
of a place(s)that encourages higher density mixed-use environments that arc
neighborhood oriented and designed to increase the convenience of walking,
bicycling, and transit. Activity Centers are illustrated in the RVMPO's Alternative
Measures Activity Centers' map(Figure 2 I) The concept of activity centers is a key
component to the City's success in the retention and creation of neighborhoods and
community identity necessary to support the City's small town atmosphere', and
ultimately creates an environment that supports transit use.
As used in the Land Use Element there are two types of activity centers, the activity
centers that serves a residential neighborhood, and activity centers that sen e the
broader community's retail and service needs. As used in the Land Use Element
activity centers are described as:
• Areas of development that contribute to achieving mixed-use,pedestrian
friendly development,that is vertically or horizontally supports mixed-use;
• Neighborhood commercial/employment centers;
• Parks and schools, and
• Downtown areas/central business district
Benefits of activity centers include.10'I
• Greater housing variety and density, more affordable housing(smaller units),
including life-cycle housing (starter homes to larger homes to senior
housing),
• Reduced distances between housing, workplaces,retail businesses, and other
amenities and destinations,
• More compact development, land-use synergy(e g residents provide
customers for retail which provide amenities for residents),
I'City of Central Point I oreard l air City Vision 2020,a City Wide Strategic Plan, 2007
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• Stronger neighborhood character, sense of place; and
• Walkable, bikeable neighborhoods, increased accessibility via transit,both
resulting in reduced transportation costs.
The City's activity centers are illustrated in Figure 2.2. As the city grows into the URA's
additional, strategically located activity centers will be needed to service both residential
neighborhoods and the retail and employment needs of the community.The placement of
future activity centers will be addressed in the Conceptual Land Use Plans prepared for
each URA.
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3. Land Use Benchmarks
Depending on changes in land use policy and/or changes in the underlying economy, a community's use
of land can vary over time. Knowing the extent of these changes is an important land use tool for
mcasunng policy implementation and economic growth. There are four(4)basic methods of tracking land
use that will be used in this Land Use Element
1 The percentage of a land use classification(developed and vacant)to the total of all land use
categones,
2 Gross acres per 1,000 residents(resident ratio)by land use category and total(developed and
vacant)of all land use categories;
3 Percentage of dwelling units located in an activity center; and
4 Percentage of employment located in an activity center.
The first two measures are typically used for tracking purposes only, unless specifically incorporated by
policy reference. As an example, in Table 3.1 the 1980 Industnal land use category targeted 13°-o for the
City's industrial needs by the year 2000. By 2017 the actual percentage of industnal acreage was 9%.
What does this mean' Since there were no policies targeting a minimum percentage for industnal lands,
the only explanation was that over time the City converted 4%of its industrial lands to other non-
industnal uses,which was the case in 2003 and the residential and industrial changes needed for the Twin
Creeks"1'0
Table 3.1 illustrates the changes in the two benchmarks for the planning period 1980 —2000,2017
(current),and the planning period 2018—2038 Since the 1980 Land Use Element was completed the City
has more intensely used its land. In 1980 it was estimated that the City would need 171 total acres per
1,000 residents. By 2017 the population benchmark (when measured against developed acreage) was 152
acres per 1,000 residents. By the end of the 2018 —2038 planning period that ratio is expected to be 142
acres per 1,000 population; a 15% increase in development intensity froml980 to 2038.
Benchmarks 3 and 4 track the amount of residential households,and employment in activity centers as
required by the Regional Plans Performance Indicator 3 1 1.2
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Table 3.1 Land Use Benchmarks
2000 I 2017 I 2038 I
Land Use Percentage Acres/(,000 Acres/1,000 Acres/1,000
Classification of Total Poo. % Poo. % Poo.
Residential 474, 80 53"0 24 490„ 69
Commercial 7% 12 6°, 9 8°0 11
Industrial 13% 22 Soo 13 11% 15
Civic 7°o 12 4% 6 310 5
Parks&Open Space 6o.'n 10 6"0 10 8"0 12
Public Rieht-of-Wav 20% 34 23% 36 21% 30
'TOTAL I 100% 171 I 100% 158 100% 142
%°urce BujlJedc Lan&Inventor,.2017
4. Current (2017) Land Use Summary
The City of Central Point was incorporated in 1889, and had an estimated population of 500 Over the
years the City has grown concentrically around its original core area, with Hwy. 99 and Pine Street
serving as the nonh/south and east/west axis.
The City's current Land Use Element was completed in 1983 covenng an urban area of 2,736.83
acres At that time it was expected that the City's urban area(build-out)was sufficient in size to
accommodate a population of 16,000 by the year 2000,or 171 acres per 1,000 residents By the end
of 2017 the Citys certified population was 17,7005 and the urban area accounted for approximately
3,100 acres of which 2,679 acres were classified as developed", for a ratio of 158 developed acres per
1,000 residents.
Since 1983 the most noticeable change in land use was due to changes in the Industnal and
Residential land use classifications. This was the result of land use changes in 2001 allowing for
development of the Twin Creeks TOD. At that time the lands currently occupied by the Twin Creeks
TOD was designated for industrial use and needed to be changed to residential use to accommodate
the Twin Creeks TOD project.This change was off-set by changes in the southeast quadrant of the
city from Residential to Industnal land use fable 3 1 identifies and compares the City's current land
use distribution based on the 1983 Land Use Element to year 2000,current land use for 2017,and
projected land use needs to 203815
.
As the City moves toward, and beyond, 2038 the percentage of industrial land in the urban area has
the potential,based on Employment designated lands in the Regional Plan Element (CP-1131, to
increase its percentage To attain this potential it will be necessary to monitor Employment land needs
and appropriately adjust the Economic Element.
The other noticeable change in Table 3 l was in the Civic classification from a projected 7% of total
land area to 4%by 2017 This reduction was the result of changes in accounting methodology for
15PSU Certified 2017 Population
1b Defined as buildable lands in the BD
17
PSU Certified 2017 Population
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civic land uses. The current figure is based on lands actually designated as Civic use on the Land Use
Plan Map and account for such public uses as schools, libraries,and misc government uses The
earlier 1983 number was based on an accounting of all "civic" uses such as churches, pnvate schools,
fraternal organizations,etc. which is located within other land use classifications(predominantly
Residential). When all`civie' uses(public and private) arc accounted for the actual percentage in
2017 was close to 7%. Going forward the term"Civic'applies to only public or utility related civic
uses. Uses such as churches and pnvate schools,because of their size, no longer are limited to the
Civic land use classification,but are allowed in other zoning districts as either an out-right permitted
uses,or conditional uses.The City 13L1 will continue to maintain an inventory of these"other civic"
land uses and make appropriate adjustments to the underlying land use classification and zoning as
they occur.
5. Land Use Classifications
he City's current (2017)urban area contains approximately 3,100 acres Every parcel is assigned to
one of six (6)pnmary land use classifications, which are supported by nine(9) secondary land use
classifications(Table 5.1),and four overlay districts, for a total land use system of 19 land use
classifications.
Table 5.1. Land Use Classifications
1 Residential(Res)
Very Low Density(VLRes)
Low Density(LRes)
Medium Density(MRes)
High Density(HRes)
2 Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial(NC)
Employment Commercial(EC)
Geral Commercial(GC)
3 Industrial
Light Industrial(LI)
General Industrial (GI)
4 Park and Recreation(P/R)
5 Civic(C)
6.Overlay Districts
Transit Oriented Development(TOD)
Environmental(E)
Airport(A-A)
Central Business District(CBD)
Table 5 2 identifies the distribution of the different land uses by net acreage for the current
planning penod(2018 to 2038). In Table 5 2 the additional 240 acres(approx.) represents, by
land use, the projected acreage within the current URA that need to be brought into the City's
UGH over the course of the next 20 years As previously noted the acreages and their land use
distribution arc based on the needs established in such other elements as Housing(residential
lands), Economic(commercial and industrial lands), Parks, etc. Figure 5 1 (land Use Map)
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represents the spatial distribution of all land as defined in the Land Use Element, less what is
shown in'table 5 2 as additional needed net acres uses
Table 5.2 Projected Urban Area Land Use Needs
Additional Total 2038
2017 Inventory Needed(Gross Inventory
Land Use Classification (Gross Acres) Acres) (Gross Acres)
Residential' 1,491 150 1041
Commercial 247 29 270
Industrial' 360 _ 366
Chic 100 0 IIS
Parks &Open Space 227 53 2S0
Public Right-of-ways 604
(TOTAL I 3,128 201 3,369
Source C it, of C antral Burnt Buildable lands Inventory,2017
Nales 1"\Ad atonalNed"Source 2017 Mous mg l tenent
"Additional Need"Some.2013 Economic Himont,undated pet uai 2(11
\ddnam.d Need"Simile Dina 20113Pad.and Reueaean Bement
4"\ddnnmal Necd°not adrimed lin More dc.elnpminl
6. Residential Land Use
In 2017 the City's residential land uses accounted for 52% of the City's total urban land area,
representing the largest single land use classification. For a City the size of Central Point the
residential inventory is historically typical the purpose of the residential land use classification
is to maintain an adequate supply of buildable land at densities and housing types sufficient to
accommodate the City's projected housing needs as set forth in the Housing Element The
Housing Element identifies not only the residential acreage needed dunng the planning period,
but also the acreage allocation by density category and range of housing types
Historically,the primary challenge in administenng the residential land use classifications was
the reliance on maximum densities, rather than minimum densities.The prior Land Use Element
established maximum density as a goal,with the assumption that the private sector would
construct, if not at the maximum density, then surely close to it. In 1983,based on the City's
range of maximum allowed densities,the average density for new development should has e been
t 1 dwelling units per gross acre. Between 1980 and 2016 the actual average built density was 4.7
dwelling units per gross acre. In 2006 the City amended its Zoning Ordinance adopting both
minimum density and maximum density provisions. Residential development post 2006 increased
to 5 6 units per gross acre, a significant improvement over the prior twenty years. Moving
forward(2018-2038) it is planned, in both the Regional Plan Element and the Housing Element,
that the minimum average density for all new residential development will he 6.9 dwellings per
gross acre to 2035 and 7.9 thereafter
The residential densities in the Land Use Element are hased on the density tables in the Housing
'clement.'I he minimum and maximum lot sizes identified in the Land Use Element, and the
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Housing Element,are suggestions only, and not mandatory.The minimum and maximum lot
sizes will be set by the Zoning Ordinance, and can be adjusted from time-to-time,provided they
comply with the minimum densities in the Housing Element as earned forward in the Land Use
Element.
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6.1. Residential Land Use Classifications
Since 1980 residential lands have accounted for approximately 50%of all developed lands
within the City. (her the next 20 years it is projected that the residential percentage of the
City's land inventory will remain at approximately 50%. On a population basis the ratio of
population to residential acres was initially planned in 1980 at 80 1,000(Acres per 1000
residents). By the year 2000 the actual ratio was 80.1,000'" By 2017 the ratio was 831,000
By 2038, with the mandated minimum density at 6.9 the ratio is expected to drop to 77.1,000
There are four(4) residential land use classifications and nine(9) supporting zoning districts.
The four(4) land use classifications,their zoning designation, and minimum and maximum
densities are
Table 6.1 Residential Land Use Classifications
Land Use Permitted (lousing Associated Zoning Suggested Alinimuni
Classification l apes District+ and Minimum Gross
Densities
VLRes(Very Low Single-Family Detached R-I. 1 to 4
Density)
LRes(Low Density) Single-Family Detached R-I-6 4 to 7
and Attached R-1-8
R-1-10
Mites(Medium Single-Family Attached, R-2 7 to 20
Density) Plexes and Apartments LMR
HRes(High Density) Single-Family Attached, R-3 20 to 50
Flexes,Apartments MMR
HMR
The following defines each Residential land use classification:
6.1.1.Very Low Density Residential (VLRes)
the purpose of the VLRes classification is to encourage, accommodate, maintain and
protect a suitable environment for residential living at very low densities on lands that are
impacted by environmental constraints, or agricultural buffenng needs The VLRes
classification was initially established to act as a buffer between both the industrial areas to
the east and the agricultural lands to the west. The VLRes classification was previously
identified as Farm-Residential.
As a percentage of the City's residential lands inventory it accounts for slightly over 1%.
'I oday the reliance on buffering from agricultural use has been mitigated by implementation
of agricultural buffering standards19, reducing the reliance on the VLRes classification as
the sole solution to agricultural buffering strategy However, the VLRes classification is
still a viable option to agncultural buffering,and in environmentally sensitive lands, such as
flood hazard areas and wet lands, where larger lots will facilitate buffering mitigation.
18
The prulected need for residential land exceeded the actual population growth by 2000.
' CPMC 17 71 Agricultural Mitigation
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The VLRes and use classification is supported by the Residential Low Density(R-LI
zoning district The minimum and maximum allowed densities and general lot size ranges
are illustrated in Table 6 2. the reference to minimum and maximum lot size is not
mandatory, but adNisory The setting of minimum and maximum lot size is the
responsibility of the City's Zoning Ordinance, pros ided that the minim and maximum
density is compliant with the Housing Element.
Table 6.2 Very Low Density Residential
Zoning Minimum Maximum Suggested Suggested
District Density Gross Acre Density (iross Acre Minimum Net Lot Maximum Net I.ot
Size Size
R-L 1 4 9,000 sq. ft 35,000 sq. ft
6.1.2.Low Density Residential (LRes)
The LRes land use classification supports the need for low density housing and represents
the City's R-1 zoning district.The LRes classification represents the largest residential land
use category, accounting for 60°6 of the City's residential acreage 1 he purpose of this land
use classification is to accommodate the demand for single-family attached and detached
housing. The minimum density is 4 dwelling units per gross acre(R-I-10), with a maximum
of 8 dwelling units per gross acre(Table 63).
Single-family attached housing is permitted within the LRes classification subject to design
standards that assure architectural compatibility with abutting single-family detached
dwellings. Design emphasis is on massing, fenestration, and pedestnan and vehicular access
to assure individual identity for each attached unit.
Table 6.3 Low Densi Residential
Zoning Minimum Maximum Suggested Suggested
District Den si ty.Gross Acre Density(truss Acre Minimum Net I til NI aximuni Net I of
Size Size
R-1-6 6 8 4,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq ft
R-1-8 5 6 6,000 sq. ft. 7,000 sq ft
R-1-10 4 5 7,000 sq. ft. 9,000 sq ft
6.1.3.Medium Density Residential (MRes)
The MRes classification's preferred location is within 1/2 mile of activity centers and/or
transit facilities the MRes classification allows for a mix of detached and attached
dwelling units either owner and/or renter occupied, subject to compliance with the
minimum and maximum density requirements in Table 6.4.The MRes designation covers
two zoning districts, the R-2 and the LMR districts the LMR district is a performance
based zoning district that applies to all new development within the UGB. The R-2 district
applies to older areas of the City that are already developed To avoid non-conforming
issues properties in the R-2 retains separate development standards from the LMR distnct,
but may in-fill, or redevelop using LMR standards
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Table 6.4 Medium Densi Residential
Zoning Minimum Maximum Suggested Suggested
District Density/Gross Acre Density/Gross Acre Minimum Net Lot Maximum Net Lot
Size Size
R-2 7 10 3,000 sq ft. 5,000 sq. ft.
I,MR 7 10 3,000 sq ft. 5,000 sq ft.
6.1.4.High Density Residential (HRes)
This land use classification supports high density housing. The HRes classification's
preferred location is within 1/2 mile of activity centers and/or transit facilities
Table 6.5 Hi•_h-Densit Residential HRes
Zoning Minimum Maximum Suggested Suggested
District Density Gross Acre Density/Gross Acre Minimum Net Lot Maximum Net Lot
Size Size
R-3 15 20 N A. N A.
MMR 15 20 NA. NA.
HMR 20 50 N.A. N A.
The HRes classification supports three zoning distncts; the R-3, the MMR.and the HMR
liable 6 5) The only distinguishing factor between the R-3 and MMR zoning districts is
that the R-3 distnct is typically in the older areas of the City and were developed under
older standards, while the MMR and IIMR are applied to new development within the
UGH,TOD and CBD overlay. The HMR district is the City's highest density residential
zoning district, which was initially reserved for use in the TOD district/corridor, but is
now allowed outside the TOD district/corridor per the land Use Plan Map (Figure 6.1)
6.1.5.Residential Land Use Plan Map
The Land Use Plan Map distributes each of the residential land use classifications based
on, and in order of pnonty, as follows
1 Acreage needs as identified in the Housing Element. the density mix and
acreage on the Land Use Plan Map shall be consistent with the density mix and
acreage mix in the Housing Element.
2 Locational factors, such as adjacent land uses, proximity to activity centers,
proximity to public transit,and street hierarchy
The current Land Use Plan Map Residential land use designations are based on current
(2018)designations,and are not expected to be changed in the near future.
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6.1.6.Residential Infill and Redevelopment
"Phe BLI tracks the City's mill and redevelopment property. Most of the City's
residential mliii is scattered throughout the City, while redevelopment opportunities are
concentrated in and around the downtown and older areas of the City.The Housing
Element addresses infill and redevelopment goals and polices.
6.1.7.Small Town, Neighborhood Preservation, Identification and
Livability
One of the benefits of living in Central Point is its small town character, the importance
of which is acknowledged in the City's 2007 Central Point Forward Fair City Vision
2020(Vision Plan)". . with a 'small town' commitment and feel that promotes
community pride, safety, and friendliness:" followed by the value statement that the City
values". . planned growth that will retain our small town atmosphere." With the". . .
small town aspiration . 7 and increasing residential density urban design is,and will
continue to be an important consideration in the City's continuing development
As used in this Land Use Element the term"small town" is qualitative(feel),not
quantitative(size of population or building size), with an emphasis on urban design
elements to support and enhance the neighborhood feel and pedestrian in scale.
6.2. Residential Zoning & Density
The residential densities shown in the above tables are based on gross acres as defined in
Section 6.3. All residential development must meet the minimum density requirement based
on its land use classification20 and the applicable underlying zoning district The minimum
and maximum net lot area shown in the above tables are advisory only.The designation of
minimum and maximum lot size for each residential distnct is the responsibility of the City's
Zoning Ordinance, which may be modified from time-to-time provided they comply with the
applicable densities set forth in the Housing Element for each associated residential land use
classification
6.3. Minimum/Maximum Density Calculation
The Regional Plan Element measures density in terms of dwelling units per gross acre(43,560
sq. ft ).1 o calculate residential density per gross acre it is sometimes necessary to remove other
non-residential use areas within the proposed project that will be given a land use reclassification
from the Residential inventory to another approved land use(excepting right-of-way)
The range of residential units allowed within any particular land use classification and zoning
district can he calculated by taking the gross acreage (43,560 sq. ft. per gross acre) less any areas
proposed for public parks/public open space, civic uses and environmental lands as that term is
defined in the Land Use Element Environmental Overlay(Section 6.3 3)
2"City of Central Point 2018 Housing Element
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Below are two examples of how to calculate the minimumtmaximum density for the all
residential zoning districts
Example 1: Property is 2 5 gross acres within the R-1-8 zoning district(5 units minimum
per gross acre). No proposed acreage deductions for Environmental,public parksiopen
space,or civic uses.
Gross acreage equals 2 5 acres
Minimum required density 5 units/gross acre
Maximum allowed density 6 units/gross acre.
2 5*5=12 minimum number of dwelling units
2.5*6=15 maximum number of dwelling units
Allowed Density Range for the property 12 to 15 units.
Example 2 Property is 2.5 acres within the R-1-8 zoning district (5 units/gross acre).
There is 0.75 acres designated for public parks/open space, 0 25 acres for a church and
0 25 acres within the floodway(exempt acreage) for an adjusted total gross acreage of
1.25.
Gross acreage equals 2.5 acres minus 1.25 acres((exempt acreage) = 125 acres
Minimum required density 5 units per gross acre
Maximum allowed density 6 units per gross acre.
125*5=6.25 rounded to 6 minimum number of dwelling units.
1.25*6=7 5 rounded''' to 8 maximum number of dwelling units
Allowed Density Range for the property 6 to 8 dwelling units per gross acre.
Over the course of the next 20-year planning period the City will need approximately 250 acres of
residential land to meet its expected population growth". The below tables illustrate how the new
residential lands are scheduled to be distnbutcd by land use classification'`' as necessary to meet
the minimum density standards of the Housing Element.
11 Conventional rounding method
22 City of Central Point Housing Element
City of Central Point Housing Hernaa
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Table 7.6 Pro'ised\la\imum and Minimum Cross Densm,Tonin
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R-L 5"6 100 12 12 2 50 12 30
Hots! 5%1 1.00 1 121 12 1 2.50 1 12 1 30 1
R-I-6 306" 6(X) 76 456 800 76 r 605
R-1-8 I8"" 51X1 46 228 600 461 274
R-1-10 122"o 41X1 10 122 500 30 152
ITotal 60%1 5.30 I 152 1 806 1 7.19 1 152 1 1.094 1
LMR 10°01 70026 18_2 1000 26 260
R-2 I0"" 7(X1 175 1000 25 250
(Total 20%1 7.00 1 51 1 357 1 10.00 1 51 1 510 1
R-3 e. 121X1 15 182 20 00 15 304
MIR 5°" 1200 11 137 2000 II 22N
Il\IR 5"0 25(XI II 285 50 00 II 560
(Total 15%1 15.90 I 38 I 603 f 29.00 1 38 I 1.101
Periodically, through the BLI, the need for urban land will he monitored and the UGH amended
as necessary to maintain an inventory of vacant land adequate to meet demand(Gross Residential
Acres Needed) as noted in Table 7.6.
In addition to the above residential acreage need identified in Table 7 6,additional residentially
designated acreage will he needed within the residential land use classification to accommodate
public parks and open space. and pnvate sector civic uses,and the residential land inventory
appropriately adjusted.
6.3.1.Public Parks/Open Space and Residential Density
The City's Parks and Recreation Element does not identify specific locations for future
parks, but instead provides proposed target areas needing parks(Figure 6.1) To maintain
the park land to population ratio noted in the Parks and Recreation Element an additional
42 acres of park land will need to be acquired and developed by 2038. Generally, the
location of parks and open space lands are associated with residential lands. At such time
as parks and open space lands are designated and acquired within the Residential land use
classification,then the Residential lands acreage will need to be adjusted to accommodate
the loss in acreage due to the park land need. Until such time as park lands are acquired
the residential land inventory includes, in the aggregate. the 42 acres projected for public
parks and open space As park lands are identified the Land Use Element will be
amended to reflect the change
6.3.2.Civic Uses and Residential Density
'I he designation of Civic lands,as with parks and open space, predominantly responds to
residential development Similar to the provision to adjust residential lands for park and
open space development, when civic uses, such as churches, develop within the
Residential land use classification,then the residential lands must be appropriately
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adjusted to accommodate the loss in acreage As civic uses arc developed the change will
be reflected in the BLI.
6.3.3.Environmental Lands and Residential Density
Throughout the City there are lands that are developmentally encumbered as a result of
flooding or other em ironmental constraints The presence of environmental constraints is
maintained in the BLI and is deducted from the density calculation in Section 63.
6.3.4.Residential Goals and Policies:
Residential Goal I. To ensure a high degree of livability and environmental quality in all
residential areas of Central Point
Residential Coal 2: To support a well-balanced variety of residential densities and housing
opportunities/types for all residents of the community as described in the Housing Element.
Residential Coal 3: To present the value and character of older-single-family neighborhoods
through proper zoning, including reasonable efforts to encourage maintenance and rehabilitation
as an alternative to transitional development at higher densities.
Residential Goal 4: To encourage and make possible innovative residential planning and best
practices development techniques that would help to increase land use efficiency,reduce costs of
utilities and services,and ultimately reduce housing costs
Residential Policy 1: To continue to ensure that long-range planning and zoning reflects the need
to locate the highest densities and greatest numbers of residents in closest possible proximity to
existing and future activity centers
Residential Policy 2: To continue to update the Zoning Ordinance, as necessary to take
advantage of planning innovation, best practices, and technological improvements that could have
applications in Central Point to the benefit of the community.
Residential Policy 3 In areas where residential neighborhoods abut commercial or industrial
areas, orient the residential structures and local streets away from these land uses to avoid any
undesirable views and to strengthen neighborhood solidarity
Residential Policy 4 In any area where development of one or more parcels may create obstacles
to development of others, the initial developer shall develop a specific plan that would provide for
the future development of the entire area, including the provision of adequate access to
potentially landlocked properties.
7. Employment Land Use
The Employment land use category is comprised of six 6) supporting land use classifications
addressing the City's land use needs for commercial, office,and industrial acreage The City has a
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total 2017 inventory of 511 acres within the urban area designated for employment purposes Based
on the findings of the Economic Element it is estimated that by the year 2033 the City will have a
need for 59 to 64 additional gross acres21, or 13 acres per 1,000 residents of employment lands to
meet its 2033 year growth projection. The Economic Element was based on the assumption that by
2033 the population would be 27,410 Portland State University Population Research Center's5
official forecast for 2033, was 22,257,was considerably lower By 2038 it is projected to he 23,290
Because the 2038 population projection does not exceed the Economic Element's 2033 population
projection the estimated demand of 59—64 additional acres for employment purposes will be
acceptable for the 2018 2038 planning period.
Table 7.1. Projected Employment Land Use Needs
Needed New Total 2038
Land Use Classification 2017 Inventory Gross Acres Inventory
Commercial 2i '
14 501
Industrial _75 4Y 325
TOTAL I 511 I 64 I 575
Source.(it)of Central Point nmlh He lands Inventors,2017
7.1. Commercial Land Use Summary
The City's commercial land use classification is comprised of three secondary classifications•
• Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
• Employment Commercial(EC); and
• General Commercial (GC)
The EC and GC have been redefined from their prior descriptions to broaden the scope of allowed
land uses.Of the 511 acres designated for employment purposes 235 acres are identified for
commercial use(Figure 7.2). By 2038 it is expected that(technically) an additional 14 gross acres
will he needed per the Economic Element However, this projected need is based on the general
relationship of total commercial acreage to population—supporting neighborhoods. With the
exception of the NC classification this relationship is reasonably accurate. For the NC
classification additional commercial lands will be needed to service new neighborhoods as the
City expands in to the Urban Reserve Areas.The Concept Plans for each URA will address
location and acres needed for future NC locations.
24 Adjusted for 47 acre 2015 Industrial UGB expansion,Ordinance No 2013
25 Coordinated Population Forecast 2015 through 20651ackson C ounty.Portland State University Population
Research Center
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Table 7.2. Commercial Land Use Distriubtion,2017
Percentage
Total Urban of Total
Comprehensive Plan Designation Gross Acres Land Use
Neighborhood Commercial(NC) 22 00 I"o
Employment Conunercial(EC) 145 00 54"
General Commercial(GC) fig 00 2%
TOTAL COMMERCIAL I 235.00 r 8%I
7.1.1.Commercial Land Use Plan
The City's commercial land use plan is based on the Economic Element's analysis of commercial,
office, and tourist needs of the community for the planning penod (2013-33). At the time the
Economic Element was completed(2013)the City's commercial lands accounted for 8%(235 acres)
of the City's total land inventory At 8%of the total land area the population to commercial land use
ratio was 13 acres of commercial land for every 1,000 population by the year 2033. This ratio remains
consistent with the standard adopted in the 1983 Land Use Element,and is supported by the
Economic Element which notes that there are sufficient commercial lands within the current urban
area to address future commercial land needs to meet the 2033 population.
However, not all of the commercial lands are effectively distributed to serve the needs of an
expanding UGH As the urban area expands into the URA there will be a logistical need for additional
commercial lands that exceed the benchmarks. From an urban design perspective there will he a need
for additional commercial lands to serve growing neighborhood needs outside the current UGB. The
location and acreage of new Commercial lands are addressed in the Concept.
The Land Use Plan includes three(3)commercial land use classifications:
7.1.1.1. Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Neighborhood Commercial, provides for small neighborhood convenience retail and services
needs of adjacent residential neighborhoods. To assure that Neighborhood Commercial distncts
are sized to service neighborhood needs Neighborhood Commercial distncts should be limited to
approximately 3-5 acres with a typical service area of 3 miles.The NC district should he located
along collector and/or arterial streets and designed to complement the retail and service needs of
abutting residential neighborhoods. The design of this commercial district should be at a scale
and architectural character that complements and functionally compatible with the neighborhood
and emphasizes pedestrian and bicycle convenience
Currently, there arc three(3) NC districts in the City,three(3)on the west side approx. 1 acre in
size,and one(I)on the east side, approx. 7 acres in size
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7.1.1.2. Employment Commercial (EC).
The EC classification is designed to accommodate a wide variety of retail, service, and office
uses in an environment that is pedestrian oriented in scale and amenities and supports pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit use. Residential uses above the wound floor are encouraged.
The EC land use designation replaces the prior Tourist and Office-Professional classification.
7.1.1.3. General Commercial (GC).
The GC classification is designed to accommodate commercial,business, and light industnal uses
that arc most appropriately located along or near major highways or arterials and are largely
dependent of highway visibility and access.The GC land use designation replaces the prior
Thoroughfare Commercial classification
7.1.2.Commercial Development Goals and Policies
Commercial Coal 1 To create an economically strong and balanced commercial sector of the
community that is easily accessible,attractive, and meets the commercial needs of the local
market area
Commercial Goal 2. Continue to pursue implementation of the Downtown and East Pine Street
Corridor urban renewal plan.
Commercial Policy 1. Maintain the zoning of all commercial areas of Central Point as necessary
to comply with the Economic Element
Commercial Policy 2: Undertake an in-depth study of the downtown business district and
develop a comprehensive improvement plan that would include such considerations as traffic
circulation and off-street parking,pedestrian and bicycle facilities and access, structural design
guidelines,and guidelines for landscaping and signing.
Commercial Policy 3. Encourage the development of shared commercial parking areas in the
downtown area to be carried out by the local businesses with City assistance
Commercial Policy 4: Promote the planned integration of abutting commercial development for
the purpose of more efficient customer parking, better design and landscaping, coordinated
signing, and increased retail sales
Commercial Policy 5: For that section of Highway 99 between Beall Lane and the High School
implement the 99 Corridor Plan to improve the comdor,traffic circulation, and the overall visual
and aesthetic character of the area.
7.2. Industrial Land Use Plan
It was determined in the 1980 Land Use Plan that a typical city in Oregon similar in size to Central
Point had approximately 15 acres of industrial land per 1,000 residents. At that time the City's
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industrial lands inventory accounted for only 4.1 acres per 1,000 residents Today(2018) the City has
14.87 acres per 1,000 residents, and industrial acres in number and size to provide an attractive
i nentory of industrial lands.
The City's vision plan restates the continuing need to improve the industnal, employment, and
economic health of the Community as a major goal, and to mitigate the City's"bedroom community"
image. Since 1980 the City has successfully pursued this goal, having attained a current ratio of 14 87
industrial acres per resident
The industrial land use classification is divided into two sub-classifications, Light Industrial and
Heavy Industrial. ')ogether they total 275 acres, of which 54 acres are considered vacant.The
Economic Element determined that by 2033 an additional 49 gross acres26 will be needed for
industnal purposes 'this need determination was based on a 2033 population projection of 27,410.
Since adoption of the Economic Element Portland State University's Population Research Center, in
accordance with recently adopted legislation,completed an updated population estimate for 2015
through 2060 The projected population for 2038 is 23,29027 which is less than that used in the
Economic Element. As such,and since population was used as an indicator of future need,the
Economic Element's project need is deemed acceptable for 2038 use.
7.2.1.Industrial Goals and Policies
Industrial Coal 1: To support and maintain a strong and diversified industrial sector in
accordance with the Economic Element.
Industrial Goal 2: To maximize industnal expansion and new development opportunities in
locations that utilize existing highways and other infrastructure,are in close proximity to
employee housing areas, and will minimize conflicts with all non-industnal land uses
Industrial Goal 3: Through the BLI monitor and manage the use of industrial lands.
Industrial Goal 4: To encourage light industnal uses in the General Commercial district subject
to site and architectural standards that ensures compatibility with adjacent commercial uses
Industrial Policy l- Within CP-IB maximize the industrial development potential of the
Highway 99/Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad (CORP)corridor to meet the City's industnal
needs to the year 2038
Industrial Policy 2. Work toward the development of requirements, incentives, and guidelines
for the establishment of mdustnal parks or other forms of master planning in the industrial
development category
Industrial Policy 3: Ensure through the plan review process that all industrial development
proposals adequately address the importance of maintaining environmental quality,particularly
air and water quality.
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Industrial Polic 4: Continue to support the landscape requirements for industnal development
as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance
Industrial Policy 5: Maintain a minimum industrial lands ratio of 15 acres of industrial land per
1,000 residents
7.3. Civic Land Use
Lands designated for this use consist of a variety of uses considered to be public in nature or perform
public services, particularly public schools, which account for the largest percentage of acreage in this
classification. In 2016 the ratio of Civic lands to 1,000 residents appeared to be significantly below
the projected 2000 ratio This discrepancy was a result of the methodology used in calculating Civic
land uses In the previous Land Use Element all civic land uses were inventoried regardless of the
land use classification As illustrated in the below table only lands within the Civic classification were
included in the inventory. If all civic land uses were accounted for in the below table the ratio is the
same as the 2000 ratio
Going forward only public civic uses will be counted in the Civic classification Quasi-public uses
will be noted,but will be relegated to an allowed use in other land use classifications.
7.3.1.Civic Land Use Goals and Policies
Goal I: To include in each land use category sufficient public lands for land uses related to
community public facilities, such as city hall, public schools,community centers,etc. Other quasi-
public uses such as utilities, churches, etc. will be relegated to other land use classification consistent
with past practices.
Civic lands Policy 1. Ensure that any major public or quasi-public facility that is proposed to be
located within a residential neighborhood is located along a collector or arterial street, is compatible
with surrounding land uses, and does not contribute unreasonably to traffic volumes within the
neighborhood.
Civic Lands Policy 2. Work with officials of School District 6 to develop and implement a school site
acquisition program that is consistent with the long-range comprehensive plans of the City and the
District
Civic Lands Policy 3. Continue to emphasize the need for pedestrian and bicycle access to all public
facilities and areas frequented by local residents.
7.4. Parks and Recreation Land Use
The City's park and recreation needs arc addressed in the Parks and Recreation Element
Parks and Recreation Goal 1: To integrate into the Land Use Plan the parks and recreation, and open
space needs as set forth in the Parks and Recreation Element
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Parks and Recreation Policy l: Whenever possible, encourage the location of public park sites adjacent to
public school sites to establish neighborhood educational/recreational "centers" that can benefit by the
joint utilization of both types of facilities
7.5. Circulation/Transportation Land Use
The Land Use Plan maintains the City's public street system as a percentage of the City's total land
inventory As a typical rule-of-thumb the right-of-way needs of a typical community averages 250/A2"of
all land uses within an urban area. In 1980 it was estimated that by the year 2000 the City's street right-
of-ways would account for 20%of the City's total land area By 2017 the figure was actually 22%.
Statistically the 2%difference is insignificant when the methodology for deterimmng right-of-way is
considered.As explained in the BLI with the exception of right-of-way all other parcels(A)are based on
the tax assessors information. The City's GIS system uses a shape file for the City's urban area(13) When
A is deducted from B the result is nght-of-way.
The City's circulation planning is the responsibility of the City's Transportation System Plan. The
Transportation System Plan address not only the City's street nght-of-way needs,but also,rail,bicycle,
pedestrian, and air.
7.5.1.Circulation Land Use Goal
The most significant relationship between land use and circulation planning is the
reliance of circulation/transportation planning on its ability to provide an acceptable level
of services based on the underlying land use mix. Typically, as land use intensifies traffic
volumes increase.The Land Use Element and the Transportation System Plan arc
currently in balance. As land use changes arc proposed it is necessary that the impact of
the change is evaluate for compliance with transportation standards and mitigate as
necessary.This occurs at two levels, when projects of a certain size are developed, and as
land is brought into the UGB.
Circulation Goal 1: To effectively manage the use of land within the Central Point
Urban Area in a manner that is consistent with, and that supports the successful
implementation of the City's"I ransportation System Plan.
Circulation Policy 1- Prior to inclusion of lands from the URAs into the UGB a traffic
impact analysis shall be completed to determine level of service at time of development.
8. Overlay Districts
As previously noted there are live(5)overlay districts that affect the various land uses Those
distncts arc shown in Figure 8.1 and are descnbed as follows:
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8.1. Central Business District (CBD)
The Central Business District (CBD)Overlay represents the City's historic business
center of the community. As an overlay district the CBI) encompasses a mix of
commercial (retail and office)and residential use classifications that support its use and
development as an Activity Center The CBD Overlay extends along Pine Street; from
First Street and Seventh Street. The CBD Overlay is intended to identify and strengthen
the commercial core area as a unique area of the City.
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8.2. Transit Oriented Development District (TOD)
t he'1 OD overlay represents the existing TOD is to encourage,through a master plan process,
development that includes a mixture of housing, office, retail andor other amenities integrated
into a walkable neighborhood and located within a half-mile of public transportation.
8.3. Environmental Overlay
The Environmental Overlay identifies lands that are environmentally constrained such as high
risk flood hazard areas and/or environmentally sensitive lands such as wetlands, nparian areas,
etc.,that are not developable. Figure 8.1 Overlay Map identifies the area covered by each overlay.
The Environmental Overlay includes the floodway plus 25-ft or the top-of-bank plus 25-ft,
whichever is greater The objective of this overlay flood overlay is to reduce flood risk to the
community while restonng and/or preserving floodplain and nparian areas, which provide
multiple community benefits 0 e meet state and federal regulatory requirements. reduce the cost
of flood insurance, improve fish and wildlife habitat, increase neighborhood recreation areas,
mitigate increased flood hazards generated by new land dii inions in the flood overlay zone, etc ).
8.4. Airport Overlay
The Airport Overlay includes two overlays; the Airport Approach Os erlay and the Airport
Concern Overlay. [he Airport Overlays are intended to reduce nsks to aircraft operations and
land uses near airports and heliports. These overlays are required pursuant to federal and state
laws, specifically Federal Aviation Regulations(FAR, Part 77) and Oregon Administrative Rules
(OAR 660-013 and OAR 738-070)
9. Urban Growth Boundary
As the City grows it will be necessary to expand the UGH to accommodate the projected growth.
The preferred protocol is to expand the 1.1GB provided the criteria set forth in CPDC, Section
17 96 500 are met. Based on the BLI and findings in Housing, Economic,and Parks and Recreation
Elements the UGB needs to expand to include an additional 240 acres(approx ), distnbuted as
shown in 7 able 9 1.
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Table 9.1 Projected Urban Area Land Use Needs
Additional Total 2038
2017 Inventory Needed(Gross Inventory
Land Use Classification (Gross Acres) Acres) (Gross Acres)
Residential' 1A91 1511 1,641
Commercial 247 29 776
Industrials 360 - inn
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Parks & Open Spam' 227 53 2S0
Public Right-of-Wall 694 - 694
(TOTAL 3,128 241 3,369
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10. Land Use Plan Map
Figure 10 l to the City's Land Use Plan Map for 2018-2038. This map identifies and distnbutes all
land use classifications within the City's urban area.1 he Land Use Plan Map has been prepared in
compliance with such other Comprehensive Plan elements as the Housing Element, the Economic
Element,the Parks and Recreation Element, etc
The City's Zoning Map shall he consistent,at all times, with the land use classifications in the Land
Use Element
When amendments to the UGB are proposed they must be found consistent with the applicable
Concept Plan(s) in the Regional Plan Element.
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