City of Newport
§ 17.100.240

Religious, philanthropic, scientific, literary, historical, fraternal, and charitable institutions

Religious, philanthropic, scientific, literary, historical, fraternal, and charitable institutions are subject to the following conditions:

    • A. Must maintain its exemption from federal income taxation.

    • B. The use of its premises shall be limited to the following:

      • 1. Museum;

      • 2. Offices for its administration and employees;

      • 3. Conferences, meetings, lectures, educational classes and seminars related to its public charitable purposes;

      • 4. Display, information and sales areas for its museum operations including a gift shop and show room for reproduction items;

      • 5. Luncheon room for employees;

      • 6. Laboratories for study and conservation;

      • 7. Residential quarters limited to use by staff.

    • C. All exterior mechanical systems must conform to the setback requirements for an accessory structure or accessory use for the district in which the project is located and must be permanently screened as not to be visible from off premises.

(Ord. 2000-4 (part), 2000: Ord. 65-94 (part), 1994: prior code § 1264.03.23)