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A. Residential Density Standard. The following density standards apply to all new development in all of the Residential Districts, except as specified in subsection (B) of this section. The density standards shown in Table 2.1.600 are intended to ensure efficient use of buildable lands and provide for a range of needed housing, in conformance with the Bend Comprehensive Plan.

1. The density standards may be averaged over more than one development phase (i.e., as in a subdivision or Master Planned Development).

Table 2.1.600. Residential Densities

Residential Zone

Minimum Density

Maximum Density

Urban Area Reserve (UAR10)

1 unit/10 gross acres

1 unit/10 gross acres

Low Density Residential (RL)

1.1 units/gross acre

4.0 units/gross acre

Standard Density Residential (RS)

4.0 units/gross acre

7.3 units/gross acre

Medium Density Residential (RM-10)

6.0 units/gross acre

10.0 units/gross acre

Medium Density Residential (RM)

7.3 units/gross acre

21.7 units/gross acre

High Density Residential (RH)

21.7 units/gross acre

No maximum

B. Exemptions.

1. The following are exempt from the density standards in subsection (A) of this section:

a. Residential care homes/facilities.

b. Bed and breakfast inns.

c. Nonresidential uses, including neighborhood commercial uses, public and institutional uses, and miscellaneous uses that do not include a dwelling unit.

d. Buildings that are listed in the Inventory of Historic Sites within the Bend Area Comprehensive Plan Exhibit “A” or buildings designated on the Historic National Landmarks Register.

e. Replacement, renovation, or expansion of existing dwelling unit(s) in any zone provided the number of dwelling units does not change.

f. Development on a vacant lot or parcel consistent with an approved land division, except tracts identified for future phases.

2. The following are exempt from the maximum density standards in subsection (A) of this section:

a. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

b. Manufactured home parks within the RS Zone; provided, that the standards of BDC 3.6.200(G) are met.

c. Duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes and cottage cluster developments.

d. Multi-unit affordable dwellings. See BDC 3.6.200(C).

3. The following are exempt from the minimum density standards in subsection (A) of this section:

a. Residential infill, as defined in BDC Chapter 1.2.

b. Partitions on properties that are large enough to be divided into four or more lots; provided, that the size of the resulting parcels and siting of dwellings allow future development on these parcels at minimum densities.

C. Density Calculation.

1. Maximum housing densities are calculated as follows:

a. The area subject to maximum housing density is the total site area excluding any land to be developed with or dedicated for neighborhood commercial uses, public and institutional uses, and miscellaneous uses that do not include a dwelling unit.

b. The area for future streets is included in the area subject to maximum housing density.

c. Where existing streets abut the proposed development site, the area of up to 30 feet of the abutting street width multiplied by the site frontage shall be added to the area subject to maximum housing density.

d. Sensitive lands, fire breaks, and canals and their associated easements on the site are included in the area subject to maximum housing density.

e. For purposes of calculating maximum density, fractional units are rounded down to the next whole unit.

f. As an illustrative example, if the total site area is five acres, of which a half-acre is sensitive lands, and another acre will be developed with neighborhood commercial uses, and new streets will be created, the area subject to maximum housing density is four acres (total site area minus one acre of neighborhood commercial uses, but including the sensitive lands). If the maximum allowable density is 7.3 dwelling units per acre, then a maximum number of 29 units is allowed on the site.

2. Minimum housing densities are calculated as follows:

a. The area subject to minimum housing density is the total site area excluding any land to be developed with or dedicated for neighborhood commercial uses, public and institutional uses, and miscellaneous uses that do not include a dwelling unit; sensitive lands; fire breaks; and canals and their associated easements.

b. The area for future streets is included in the area subject to minimum housing density.

c. For purposes of calculating minimum density, fractional units are rounded up to the next whole unit.

d. As an illustrative example, if the total site area is five acres, of which a half-acre is sensitive lands, and another acre will be developed with neighborhood commercial uses, and new streets will be created, the area subject to minimum housing density is three and one-half acres (total site area minus one acre of neighborhood commercial uses, minus a half-acre of sensitive lands). If the minimum density is 4.0 dwelling units per acre, then a minimum number of 14 units is required on the site.

3. Where a property is within multiple zoning districts, the minimum and maximum number of units is calculated based on the acreage in each Residential Zone that is subject to the density standard as specified above multiplied by the applicable minimum and maximum density standards. Areas with nonresidential zones are excluded from the density calculation.

D. Density Bonus for Affordable Housing. See BDC 3.6.200(C). [Ord. NS-2487, 2023; Ord. NS-2434, 2022; Ord. NS-2423, 2021; Ord. NS-2389, 2020; Ord. NS-2318, 2018; Ord. NS-2314, 2018; Ord. NS-2303, 2018; Ord. NS-2271, 2016; Ord. NS-2260, 2016; Ord. NS-2241, 2015; Ord. NS-2016, 2006]