2.7.310 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to uses, building types and standards that are specific to the NorthWest Crossing Overlay Zone:
A. Accessory dwelling means a separate, complete dwelling unit, either attached to or separate from the primary dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling may be no larger than 40 percent of the living area, excluding the garage, of the primary dwelling, or 600 square feet, whichever is less. Maximum height for a detached accessory dwelling is 24 feet. Accessory dwelling units must meet the setbacks for the City of Bend Standard Density Residential (RS) Zone. Accessory dwellings may be permitted on any lot in accordance with the provisions of the RS Zone.
B. Community commercial means a building not exceeding a total of 2,000 square feet of gross floor area containing a retail, service, office, or food and beverage service establishment, excluding drive-through. A community commercial building is a stand-alone commercial use to serve neighborhood needs. It is not intended to draw large numbers of patrons from outside of the neighborhood. The design of the building shall be residential in scale and character. Off-street parking is limited to a maximum of one space per 500 square feet of building. Off-street parking must be located at the side or rear of the building. The public entrance to the building shall be on the primary street frontage.
C. Cottage means a small, detached dwelling unit, not greater than 1,200 square feet in total floor area, developed in accordance with the standards contained in BDC 2.7.320(E) that is developed at a density greater than the underlying zone.
D. Cluster housing development is detached single-unit cottages in a cluster around a central shared open space and has the following characteristics:
1. Each cottage is of a size and function suitable for a single person or very small family;
2. Each cottage has the construction characteristics of a single-unit house;
3. Cottages may be located on platted lots or as units in a condominium development and may share use of common facilities such as a party room, tool shed, garden, workshop and parking areas;
4. The site is designed with a coherent concept in mind, including shared functional open space, off-street parking areas, access within the site and from the site, and consistent landscaping;
5. Each tentative plat or condominium plat for a cluster housing development within the NorthWest Crossing Cluster Housing Overlay District shall be reviewed against the regulations of this zoning district;
6. A cluster housing development shall have a homeowners association for the ownership and management of shared open space and common parking areas.
E. Live/work dwelling means a dwelling in which a business may be operated on the ground floor. The ground floor commercial or office space has visibility, signage and access from the primary street. To preserve the pedestrian orientation of the commercial or office space, alley access is required to provide trash service and residential parking. A live/work dwelling is allowed instead of, or in addition to, home occupation as defined by this code. The location of lots where live/work dwellings may be sited shall be specified on the subdivision plat. The permitted live/work housing types are defined below:
1. Live/work house means a single-unit detached dwelling with no more than 50 percent of the ground floor of the building available as commercial or office space.
2. Live/work townhome means a residential, fee simple townhome unit in which a business may be operated. The commercial or office portion of the building shall be limited to the ground floor and may not exceed 50 percent of the square footage of the entire building, excluding the garage.
3. Live/work apartment means a primarily residential multi-story, multi-unit building with a maximum of 50 percent of the building ground floor square footage used as commercial or office space. Residential units may be for rent or for sale in condominium or cooperative ownership.
F. Parking district means the area designated for common parking lots or facilities in the two NorthWest Crossing Commercial/Mixed Employment Districts. Each Commercial/Mixed Employment District has areas designated for common off-street parking lots or facilities. The designated parking areas will be located behind or at the side of buildings permitted in the Parking District, or on private streets within the Parking District. The designated common parking areas will allow all buildings to be close to the street to create a lively pedestrian-oriented commercial streetscape. A public entrance to all buildings must be on the primary street frontage.
G. Primary street frontage means the location along a street in the Residential Mixed-Use District where live/work housing or community commercial uses may be located. Table 2.7.320 identifies areas and limits the maximum lot frontage along the primary street frontage that may be used for live/work housing or community commercial uses in each area. The primary entrance to the office or commercial portion of live/work housing or a community commercial building must be located on the primary street frontage.
H. Townhome means a single-unit dwelling type with common walls on one or both side lot lines and continuous front facades. Townhomes are the highest density housing type in NorthWest Crossing that provides yards and fee simple ownership. Townhomes may be located on lots with detached garages and accessory dwellings. Alleys, to the rear of the building, provide parking and service access. [Ord. NS-2462, 2023; Ord. NS-2423, 2021; Ord. NS-2251, 2015; Ord. NS-2198, 2013; Ord. NS-2016, 2006; Ord. NS-1968, 2005; Ord. NS-1892, 2003; Ord. NS-1782, 2001]