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Wood Village Dwelling Units

Adding a Dwelling Unit in Wood Village

The City of Wood Village allows a variety of additional housing types to be built on residential lots, in the LR7.5 and LR12 zones. These options provide flexibility for homeowners looking to expand housing opportunities on their property, whether for family, rental income, or long-term planning.

What You Need to Know

Permitted Housing Types in Light Residential (LR) Zones

Under the Wood Village Development Code Section (WVDC) 210.310, the following dwelling types are permitted in both LR7.5 and LR12 zones:

  • Detached Single-Family Homes
  • Attached or Detached Duplexes
  • Townhomes
  • Tri-plexes and Quadplexes
  • Cottage Housing (see WVDC 220.400)
  • Manufactured Homes (see WVDC 340.010)
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (see WVDC 395)

* Note: Manufactured home parks are not permitted in these zones.

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Key Development Standards

All additional dwelling units must comply with the development standards of the underlying zoning district. These include setbacks, lot coverage, height, and design.

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Setbacks & Lot Coverage

  • Front Yard: Minimum 10 feet
  • Rear Yard: Minimum 15 feet (20 feet for corner lots)
  • Side Yard: Varies by zone
  • Maximum site coverage is generally 45% of the total lot area. This includes all structures and impervious surfaces.
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Height & Design

  • Maximum height 35 ft
  • At least 20% of street-facing wall area must be windows or doors
  • Minimum roof pitch of 5/12 with traditional styles (e.g., gable, hip)
  • A minimum of four architectural elements (e.g., dormers, porches, bay windows) are required if street-facing must be included on any street-facing facade.
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Getting Started

If you’re considering adding a dwelling unit, follow these steps:

  1. Determine Your Zoning: Use the Interactive Zoning Map to find your property’s zoning designation.
  2. Review Applicable Code Sections:
  3. Submit a Site Plan: Include a drawing of your property, proposed location and dimensions of the new unit, and distances from all property lines.
  4. Contact Us: Email your plan to Building@woodvillageor.gov for review.