B. It is recommended that new structures and additions to existing structures be finished in muted earth tones that blend with and reduce contrast with the surrounding vegetation and landscape of the building site. C.No large areas, including roofs, shall be finished with white, bright or reflective materials. Roofing, including metal roofing, shall be non-reflective and of a color which blends with the surrounding vegetation and landscape. DCC 18.84.080(C) shall not apply to attached additions to structures lawfully in existence on April 8, 1992, unless substantial improvement to the roof of the existing structure occurs. D.Subject to applicable rimrock setback requirements or rimrock setback exception standards in DCC 18. 84.090(E), all structures shall be sited to take advantage of existing vegetation, trees, and topographic features in order to reduce visual impact as seen from the designated road, river or stream. When more than one nonagricultural structure is to exist and no vegetation, trees, or topographic features exist which can reduce visual impact of the subject structure, such structure shall be clustered in a manner which reduces their visual impact as seen from the designated road, river, or stream. E. Structures shall not exceed 30 feet in height measured from the existing and natural grade on the side(s) facing the road, river, or stream. Within the LM Zone along a state scenic waterway or federal wild and scenic river, the height of a structure shall include chimneys, antennas, flag poles, or other projections from the roof of the structure. DCC 18.84.080(E) shall not apply to agricultural structures located at least 50 feet from a rimrock. F.New residential or commercial driveway access to designated landscape management roads shall be consolidated wherever possible. G. New exterior lighting, including security lighting, shall be sited and shielded so that it is directed downward and is not directly visible from the designated road, river or stream. H. The Planning Director or Hearings Body may require the establishment of introduced landscape material to screen the new structure or substantial exterior alteration, assure compatibility with existing vegetation, reduce glare, direct automobile and pedestrian circulation or enhance the overall appearance of the development while not interfering with the views of oncoming traffic at access points, or views of mountains, forests, and other open and scenic areas as seen from the designated landscape management road, river, or stream. Use of native species shall be encouraged. (Formerly section 18.84.080 (C)) I.No signs or other forms of outdoor advertising that are visible from a designated landscape management river or stream shall be permitted. Property protection signs (No Trespassing, No Hunting, etc.,) are permitted. J. A conservation easement as defined in DCC 18.04.030 "Conservation Easement" and specified in DCC 18.116.220 shall be required as a condition of approval for all landscape management site plans involving property adjacent to the Deschutes River, Crooked River, Fall River, Little Deschutes River, Spring River, Whychus Creek, and Tumalo Creek. Conservation easements required as a condition of landscape management site plans shall not require public access.
HISTORY Adopted by Ord. PL-15 on 11/1/1979
Amended by Ord. 90-020 §1 on 6/6/1990 Amended by Ord. 91-020 §1 on 5/29/1991 Amended by Ord. 92-034 §2 on 4/8/1992 Amended by Ord. 93-043 §12A and 12B on 8/25/1993 Amended by Ord. 95-075 §3 on 11/29/1995 Amended by Ord. 97-068 §1 on 11/26/1997 Amended by Ord. 2001-016 §2 on 3/28/2001 Amended by Ord. 2015-016 §5 on 3/28/2016 Amended by Ord. 2018-006 §11 on 11/20/2018
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