Coos County Land Use Permit Application

SUBMIT TO COOS COUNTY PLANNING DEPT. AT 60 E. SECOND STREET OR MAIL

TO: COOS COUNTY PLANNING 250 N. BAXTER, COQUILLE OR 97423. EMAIL
[email protected] PHONE: 541-396-7770

FILE NUMBER:

Date Received: Receipt #: ________________ Received by: __________________

. contact staff.
This application shall be filled out electronically. If you need assistance please
If the fee is not included the application will not be processed.
(If payment is received on line a file number is required prior to submittal)

LAND INFORMATION
A. Land Owner(s)
Mailing address:
Email:
Phone:

Township: Range: Section: ¼ Section: 1/16 Section: Tax lots:

Select Select Select Select Select
Select Select Select Select Select

Tax Account Number(s): Zone: Select Zone Please Select

Tax Account Number(s) Please Select

B. Applicant(s)
Mailing address:
Phone:

C. Consultant or Agent:
Mailing Address

Phone #: Email:
Type of Application Requested
Comp Plan Amendment Administrative Conditional Use Review - ACU Land Division - P, SUB or PUD
Text Amendment Hearings Body Conditional Use Review - HBCU Family/Medical Hardship Dwelling
Map - Rezone Variance - V Home Occupation/Cottage Industry
Special Districts and Services
Water Service Type: Select type of Water Service Sewage Disposal Type: Select type of Sewage System
School District: Select School District Fire District: Select Fire District
Please include the supplement application with request. If you need assistance with the application or
supplemental application please contact staff. Staff is not able to provide legal advice. If you need help
with findings please contact a land use attorney or contultant.
Any property information may be obtained from a tax statement or can be found on the County Assessor’s
webpage at the following links: Map Information Or Account Information
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 D. ATTACHED WRITTEN STATEMENT. With all land use applications, the “burden of
proof” is on the applicant. It is important that you provide information that clearly describes
the nature of the request and indicates how the proposal complies with all of the applicable
criteria within the Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance (CCZLDO). You
must address each of the Ordinance criteria on a point-by-point basis in order for this
application to be deemed complete. A planner will explain which sections of the Ordinance
pertain to your specific request. The information described below is required at the time you
submit your application. The processing of your application does not begin until the
application is determined to be complete. An incomplete application will postpone the
decision, or may result in denial of the request. Please mark the items below to ensure your
submittal is complete.

Application Check List: Please make off all steps as you complete them.
I. A written statement of intent, attached to this application, with necessary supporting
evidence which fully and factually describes the following:
1. A complete explanation of how the request complies with the applicable provisions
and criteria in the Zoning Ordinance. A planner will explain which sections of the
Ordinance pertain to your specific request. You must address each of the Ordinance
criteria on a point-by-point basis in order for this application to be deemed complete.
2. A description of the property in question, including, but not limited to the following:
size, vegetation, crops grown, access, existing buildings, topography, etc.
3. A complete description of the request, including any new structures proposed.
4. If applicable, documentation from sewer and water district showing availability for
connection.
II. A plot plan (map) of the property. Please indicate the following on your plot plan:
1. Location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures
2. Existing County Road, public right-of-way or other means of legal access
3. Location of any existing septic systems and designated repair areas
4. Limits of 100-year floodplain elevation (if applicable)
5. Vegetation on the property
6. Location of any outstanding physical features
7. Location and description (paved, gravel, etc.) of vehicular access to the dwelling
location
III. A copy of the current deed, including the legal description, of the subject property.
Copies may be obtained at the Coos County Clerk's Office.

I certify that this application and its related documents are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
am aware that there is an appeal period following the date of the Planning Director’s decision on
this land use action. I understand that the signature on this application authorizes representatives
of the Coos County Planning Department to enter upon the subject property to gather information
pertinent to this request. If the application is signed by an agent, the owner's written authorization
must be attached.

If this application is refereed directly to a hearings officer or hearings body I understand that I am
obligated to pay the additional fees incurred as part of the conditions of approval. I understand
that I/we are not acting on the county’s behalf and any fee that is a result of complying with any
conditions of approval is the applicants/property owner responsibility. I understand that
conditions of approval are required to be complied with at all time and an violation of such
conditions may result in a revocation of this permit. Signatures required below for application processing.

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 ACCESS INFORMATION
The Coos County Road Department will be reviewing your proposal for safe access, driveway, road, and parking
standards. There is a fee for this service. If you have questions about these services please contact the Road
Department at 541-396-7660.

Property Address:

Type of Access: Select Name of Access: ________________________

Is this property in the Urban Growth Boundary? Select

Is a new road created as part of this request? Select

Required parking spaces are based on the use of the property. If this is for a residential use two spaces
are required. Any other use will require a separate parking plan submitted that is required to have the
following items:
 Current utilities and proposed utilities;
 Roadmaster may require drawings and specs from the Oregon Standards Specification Manual (OSSC)
(current edition).
 The location and design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall be indicated on the site plan if this is
a parking plan;
 Location of existing and proposed access point(s) on both sides of the road where applicable;
 Pedestrian access and circulation will be required if applicable. Internal pedestrian circulation shall be
provided in new commercial, office, and multi-family residential developments through the clustering of
buildings, construction of walkways, landscaping, accessways, or similar techniques;
 All plans (industrial and commercial) shall clearly show how the internal pedestrian and bicycle
facilities of the site connect with external existing or planned facilities or systems;
 Distances to neighboring constructed access points, median openings (where applicable), traffic
signals (where applicable), intersections, and other transportation features on both sides of the property;
 Number and direction of lanes to be constructed on the road plus striping plans;
 All planned transportation features (such as sidewalks, bikeways, auxiliary lanes, signals, etc.); and
 Parking and internal circulation plans including walkways and bikeways, in UGB’s and UUC’s.

Additional requirements that may apply depending on size of proposed development.

a. Traffic Study completed by a registered traffic engineer.
b. Access Analysis completed by a registered traffic engineer
c. Sight Distance Certification from a registered traffic engineer.

Regulations regarding roads, driveways, access and parking standards can be found in Coos County
Zoning and Land Development Ordinance (CCZLDO) Article 7.

By signing the application I am authorizing Coos County Roadmaster or designee to enter the property to
determine compliance with Access, Parking, driveway and Road Standards. Inspections should be made
by calling the Road Department at 541-396-7660

Coos County Road Department Use Only

Roadmaster or designee: ________________________________________________________________________

Driveway Parking Access Bonded Date: Receipt #__________________

File Number: DR-21-

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 ADDRESS APPLICATION INFORMATION FILE NUMBER: AD-

ADDRESS OF DRIVEWAY #1 CLOSEST TO YOUR

NEW DRIVEWAY: ____________________________

DISTANCE FROM DRIVEWAY #1 TO YOUR NEW

DRIVEWAY: _________________________________
Is this driveway on the same side of the road as your
Driveway: Choose
Select an item.

ADDRESS OF DRIVEWAY #2 CLOSEST TO YOUR

NEW DRIVEWAY: ____________________________

DISTANCE FROM DRIVEWAY #2 TO YOUR NEW

DRIVEWAY: _________________________________
Is this driveway on the same side of the road as your
Driveway: Choose
Select an item.

The distance information is important from your new driveway to the closest driveways on either side of
you (doesn’t matter which side of the road) and what the addresses are to those two driveways. This
information is important to include in the formula used to calculate the correct address.

Staff from the County Road Department will place the stake and once the driveway stake has been
placed, it must not be moved. If your stake is removed or damaged you may purchase replacements.

Additional Notes or directions:

This application is not required.

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 SANITATION INFORMATION

If this is a request for a recreational, commercial, industrial, vacation rental, manufactured home park, mass or
small gathering Coos Health and Wellness, Environmental Health Staff will be reviewing the proposal to ensure the
use meets environmental health standards for sanitation and water requirements to serve the facility. If the proposal
indicates that you are using a community water system a review may be required. A fee is charged for this service
and shall be submitted with the application $83.00. If you have questions about regulations regarding
environmental health services please call 541-266-6720. This form is required to be signed off for any type of
subdivision, recreational, commercial, industrial, vacation rental, manufactured home park, mass or small
gathering.

Water Service Type: Choose

Select a Service-Type. Sewage Disposal Type: Choose
Select a Type.
Please check if this request is for industrial, commercial, recreational or home base business use and complete
the following questions:

 How many employees/vendors/patrons, total, will be on site?

 Will food be offered as part of the an on-site business?
 Will overnight accommodations be offered as part of an on-site
business?
 What will be the hours of operation of the business?

Please check if the request is for a land division.

Coos County Environmental Health Use Only:

Staff Reviewing Application: __________________________________________

Staff Signature: __________________________________________

This application is found to be in compliance and will require no additional inspections

This application is found to be in compliance but will require future inspections
This application will require inspection prior to determining initial compliance. The applicant shall contact
Coos Health and Wellness, Environmental Heath Division to make an appointment.

Additional Comments:

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 Plot Plan
The grid for the plot plan is found on the next page

 Please add any additional Road or parking items from the parking form.

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 ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY, ROAD, PARKING STANDARDS
DRIVEWAY STANDARDS DRAWING – SINGLE RESIDENCE
Sight Distance Requirements (at the approach  Speed less than 35 mph – 100’ both directions
entrance)  Speed greater than 35mph – 150’ both directions
All Weather Surface – minimum 4 – inches aggregate base or as required by Roadmaster.

Figure 7.1.425

Construct appropriate ditches to prevent water runoff from discharging from the land onto a public road under county
jurisdiction. Pursuant to ORS 368.256 the creation of a road hazard prohibited.

If driveway is over 1,000 ft., a pullout is required every 600 ft.

If a driveway cannot meet the maximum 18% grade then a legal agreement may be signed and recorded at the County Clerk’s
office releasing the County from any liability from such driveway development. This document must be referenced on the
property deed to allow future purchasers know that the driveway does meet standard. A sign shall be placed at the bottom of
the driveway to warn any users of the driveway that it is not built to standard. Proof must be filed with the Planning and Road
Department that the documents have been filed and a sign has been placed. The form located on the following page must be
completed, signed and recorded prior to any land use authorizations.

RURAL FIGURES
Driveways Single Residence Figure 1

FORESTRY, MINING OR AGRICULTURAL ACCESS:

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A private road which is created to provide ingress or egress in conjunction with the use of land for forestry, mining or
agricultural purposes shall not be required to meet minimum road, bridge or driveway standards set forth in this ordinance, nor
are such resource-related roads, bridges or driveways reviewable by the County. However, all new and re-opened forestry,
mining or agricultural roads shall meet the access standards listed in this section.

Forestry, Mining or Agricultural Access Standard drawing

Sight Distance Requirements (at the approach entrance)

 Speed less than 35 mph – 100’ both directions

 Speed greater than 35 mph – 150’ both directions

All Weather Surfaces – minimum aggregate base as required by the Roadmaster

The access will be developed from the edge of the developed road.

Figure 7.1.450

Construct appropriate ditches to prevent water runoff from discharging from the land onto a road under county jurisdiction.
Pursuant to ORS 368.256 creation of a road hazard is prohibited.

VISION CLEARANCE TRIANGLE:

The following regulations shall apply to all intersections of streets and roads within all districts in order to provide adequate
visibility for vehicular traffic. There shall be no visual obstructions over thirty-six (36) inches in height within the clear vision
area established herein. In addition to street or road intersections, the provisions of this section shall also apply to mobile home
park, recreational vehicle park, and campground accesses (entrances or exists).

The clear vision area shall extend along the right-of-way of the street for a minimum of 100 feet where the speed limit is less
than 35 M.P.H.; and not less than 150 feet where the speed limit is greater than 35 m.p.h. The clear vision area shall be
effective from a point in the center of the access not less than 25 feet back from the street right-of-way line.

Greater than 35 m.p.h. Less than 35 m.p.h.

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 PARKING STANDARDS
USE STANDARD
Retail store and general commercial except as 1 space per 200 square feet of floor area, plus
provided in subsection b. of this section. 1 space per employee.
1 Bicycle space
Retail store handling bulky 1 space per 600 square feet of floor area, plus
merchandise (furniture, appliances, 1 space per employee.
automobiles, machinery, etc.) 1 Bicycle space
Bank, general office, (except medical and 1 space per 600 square feet of floor area, plus
dental). 1 space per employee.
1 Bicycle space
Medical or dental clinic or office. 1 ½ space per examination room plus
1 space per employee.
1 Bicycle space
Eating or drinking establishment. 1 space per 200 square feet of floor area, plus 1 space for
every 4 seats.
1 Bicycle space
Bowling Alley 5 spaces per alley plus
1 space per 2 employees.
1 Bicycle space
Dance hall, skating rink, lodge hall. 1 space per 100 square feet of floor area plus 1 space
per 2 employees.
1 Bicycle space
Stadium, arena, theater, race track 1 space per 4 seats or every 8 feet of bench length or
equivalent capacity if no seating is provided.
1 Bicycle space

Storage warehouse, manufacturing 1 space per employee.

establishment, or trucking freight terminal 1 Bicycle space
Wholesale establishment. 1 space per employee plus
1 space per 700 square feet of patron serving area.
1 Bicycle space

Welfare or correctional institution 1 space per 5 beds for patients or inmates, plus 1 space
per employee.
1 Bicycle space
Convalescent hospital, nursing home, 1 space per 5 beds for patients or residents, plus 1 space
sanitarium, rest home, home for the aged. per employee.
1 Bicycle space
Church, mortuary, sports arena, theater. 1 space for 4 seats or every 8 feet of bench
length in the main auditorium.
1 Bicycle space
Library, reading room. 1 space per 400 square feet of floor area plus
1 space per employee.
1 Bicycle space
Preschool nursery, kindergarten. 2 spaces per teacher; plus off-street loading
and unloading facility.
1 Bicycle space per 20 students
Elementary or junior high school. 1 space per classroom plus
1 space per administrative employee or
1 space per 4 seats or every 8 feet of bench length in
the auditorium or assembly room whichever is
greater.
1 Bicycle space per 10 students
High school 1 space per classroom plus
1 space per administrative employee plus
1 space for each 6 students or 1 space per 4 seats or 8
feet of bench length in the main Auditorium,
whichever is greater.
1 Bicycle space per 20 students

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 Other auditorium, meeting room. 1 space per 4 seats or every 8 feet of bench
length.
1 Bicycle space

Single-family dwelling. 2 spaces per dwelling unit.

Two-family or multi- family dwellings. 1 ½ spaces per dwelling unit.
1 bicycle space per unit for buildings
with 4 or more units.
Motel, hotel, rooming or boarding house. 1 space per guest accommodation plus
1 space per employee.
Mobile home or RV park. 1 ½ spaces per mobile home or RV site.

Parking lot standards – Use the table above along with the area available to calculate the number of spaces required and
determine the type of parking lot that needs to be created. The table below explains the spacing and dimensions to be used.

Minimum Horizontal Parking Widths for Standard Automobiles

One-way 30 deg 45 deg 60 deg 90 deg
Parallel
Figures A B C D E
Single row of Parking
Parking Aisle 9’ 20’ 22’ 23’ 20’
Driving Aisle 12’ 16’ 17’ 20’ 24’
Minimum width of module (row 21’ 36’ 39’ 43’ 44’
and aisle)

Figures #’s F G H I J
Two Rows of Parking
Parking Aisle 18’ 40’ 44’ 46’ 40’
Driving Aisle 12’ 16’ 17’ 20’ 24’
Minimum width of module (row 30’ 56’ 61’ 66’ 64’
and aisle)

For figures please see Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance (CCZLDO) § 7.5.175.

Please note: If you are developing in any wetlands or floodplain please contact Department of State Lands to ensure you
are not required to obtain a state permit.

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