1. Wildlife viewing areas

2. Public bike and jogging paths

3. Launch sites for non-motorized water sports

4. Swimming beaches

5. Fishing sites

6. Boardwalks

7. Transient vending carts

8. Recreational and cultural events

9. Open space

10. Restrooms

11. Maintenance of existing roads and parking areas

12. Non-motorized water sport schools and rentals, excluding any permanent structures

13. Boat docks, excluding marinas

1. Recreational areas (other than those permitted in subsection (A))

2. Commercial uses (other than those permitted in subsection (A)) that support the uses permitted in this section and that provide goods and/or services to the public related to tourism or recreation, but excluding over-night lodging facilities

3. Parks and playgrounds

4. Roads and parking areas, if newly constructed, substantially reconstructed or relocated

1. All applicable provisions of the Hood River Municipal Code.

2. Avoid traffic congestion

3. Protect pedestrian and vehicular safety

4. Adequate public services, including public parking and open space, must be provided consistent with the purposes of this zone so that recreational uses are encouraged and maximized

5. Lighting must be directed away from adjoining properties.

1. Except as provided in subsection (2), there are no lot coverage requirements and the maximum building height is twenty-eight (28) feet.

2. Commercial uses subject to site plan review (subsection (B)(3)) are subject to the following:

1. Front: Not required.

2. Side Yard Setback: Ten (10) feet.

3. River: Except for structures and parking lots associated with those uses permitted in subsection (A) above, no structure or parking lot shall be placed within seventy-five (75) feet from the Columbia River top of bank, as defined in this Title, except on the Spit and Hook. The distance from structures and parking lots shall be an average of at least 100 feet from the top of bank, except on the Spit and Hook. Noncommercial accessory structures related to recreational uses may be allowed within the public access in subsection (E) above and setback area created by this subsection (benches, landscaping, bleachers, picnic areas, temporary concessions, restrooms, etc.).

1. Commercial/Retail and Tourist Related Uses: One (1) space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

2. Drinking and eating establishments: One (1) space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, including any outside seating areas, up to 5000 square feet, and one (1) space for each 300 square feet of gross building area in excess of 5000 square feet.

3. Bicycle parking as required by 17.20.040.

1. The minimum landscaping as a percentage of gross site area is 30% of the site, based on the gross area of the site, but excluding that portion of the site located between the river setback and the water. The minimum landscaping requirement may be reduced or waived when all of the following are present:

2. Landscaping shall be consistent with the intent and purpose of this zone and contribute to an aesthetically pleasing environment.

3. Landscaping shall reduce the visual impacts of buildings and paved areas.

4. Parking areas shall be shaded by trees with adequate screening and buffering from adjacent uses. Trees shall be planted at a minimum of one (1) tree not less than six (6) feet in height each twenty (20) lineal feet (or an equivalent thereof) along the perimeter of the parking area.

5. Trees shall be used as wind breaks when appropriate.

1. Parking areas for four or more automobiles or trucks shall meet the standards of this section and are not required to comply with section 17.04.060 or Chapter 17.17, or unless the parking area was in use prior to March 1, 2007. All new parking areas shall contain parking spaces no smaller than 20’ X 10’ and shall be graveled or covered with surface material allowed for roads in this zone. Existing unimproved parking areas may remain unimproved unless improvement is required as a condition of approval of subsequent development.

2. Roads may be paved or unpaved. Unpaved roads must be covered with gravel or other surface material applied uniformly so that the surface is stabilized and dust emission and erosion is reduced. Surface material must be ½” to 1” in diameter. Surface material and size other than as specified in this subsection may be used if approved by the City Engineer.

3. Non-toxic and/or organic stabilizers may be used to suppress dust on roads and parking areas, provided the stabilizer meets all specifications, criteria, and tests required by federal, state and local law, rule or regulation, and is not prohibited for use by any applicable law, rule or regulation. Written approval of the City Engineer is required prior to applying a stabilizer. The owner of the property to which the stabilizer is being applied shall compile and maintain records showing the brand name of the stabilizer used, the amount applied, the extent of coverage, and the date(s) of application. The property owner shall keep the records and make them readily available to the City Engineer upon request.