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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Dispensaries duel for space in Jackson County ... Hunter-ed courses taken now will get kids afield this fall ... Heat may overcook chinook ... Dispensaries duel for space in Jackson County ... Hunter-ed courses taken now will get kids afield this fall ... Heat may overcook chinook ... SINCE YOU ASKED City code allows for zoning exceptions Since You Asked: City code allows for zoning exceptions Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News I have a granddaughter who goes to a private day care on South Fir Street. The house next to it on the corner is the only residential house south of West 12th Street. I'm curious as to how this can be. I know that the property is listed as "light industrial" and I didn't think you could live on that type of property. I don't want to cause anyone any problems, but I am curious. — EJH, email submission Well, EJH, you're right that you normally can't live on industrial-zoned property, but there are a few circumstances in which it's OK. If a residential property is built on land that's zoned for residential use but later re-zoned for industrial use, the home's original purpose is still protected under the city's municipal code. The code also provides for variances, or "exceptions," to the zoning requirements. Section 10.251 of the code says exceptions can be appropriate under a number of circumstances, including the "exceptional narrowness or shape of a parcel" and if strict application of the city standards would result in "undue hardship" on the owner. Not knowing the exact address of the property in question, it's difficult to say which one applies. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501