Part 2 — SMALL-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS
Baldwin Park Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Baldwin Park
§ 153.040.100 INTENT AND PURPOSE. ¶
Small-lot single-family developments within the R-G and R-3 multi-family residential zones will provide
opportunities for affordable, detached single-family residential development at densities greater than in the R-1-7,500 and R-1 zones. Development standards will ensure architecturally appealing design with traditional residential features and adequate open space areas.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)
§ 153.040.110 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. ¶
Table 153.040.110 identifies the development standards applicable to small-lot single-family developments in the R- G and R-3 zones. Such developments shall comply with special conditions as described here and with all other standards and regulations set forth in part 1 of this subchapter.
(A) Private and public streets. Private streets shall be permitted, provided street width and design conform to requirements applied by various city departments. At a minimum, private streets with parking on one side shall measure no less than 28 feet in width curb-to-curb, with required parkways provided as additional width and private streets with parking on both sides shall measure no less than 34 feet in width. Public streets shall conform with the city’s street standard manual.
- (B) No gated entries. Gated entries into small-lot single-family developments are prohibited.
(C) Design Guidelines Manual. Small-lot single-family developments shall comply with applicable Design Guidelines Manual adopted by the city.
TABLE 153.040.110
| TABLE 153.040.110 | TABLE 153.040.110 | TABLE 153.040.110 | TABLE 153.040.110 |
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| Development Standards for Small-Lot Single-Family Developments | |||
| Development Standards | R-G | R-3 | Additional Regulations |
| Development Standards for Small-Lot Single-Family Developments | |||
| Development Standards | R-G | R-3 | Additional Regulations |
| Development site area - minimum | 40,000 sf | 30,000 sf | |
| Lot area - minimum | 4,000 sf | 3,000 sf | |
| Lot depth - minimum | 80 ft | 70 ft | |
| Lot width - minimum | 38 ft | 30 ft | |
| Lot coverage - maximum | 60 % | 65 % | |
| Front yard setback - minimum1 General Lot adjacent to R-1-7,500 or R-1 |
10 ft 15 ft |
10 ft 12 ft |
153.130.030 |
| Side yard setback - minimum | 153.130.030 | ||
| general - aggregate of all side yards Corner lot Reversed corner lot |
10 ft 8 ft 10 ft |
8 ft 8 ft 10 ft |
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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rear yard setback - minimum | 10 ft | 10 ft | 153.130.030 |
| Open space area, private - minimum | 15% net lot area | 15% net lot area | 153.040.030 |
| Distance between buildings - minimum | 10 ft | 8 ft | |
(1) All garage faces must be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the front or side yard, whichever yard from which access is obtained, except garages with roll-up doors are permitted a minimum setback of 18 feet from the front or side yard.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)