Beaumont Municipal Code Ch. 17.B.04 Residential Zones and Standards

A. Residential, Rural (R-R) Zone. The Residential, Rural (R-R) Zone is intended to provide for and encourage the development of agriculturally oriented low density residential development to take advantage of the rural environment.

B. Residential, Single-Family (R-SF) Zone. The Residential, Single-Family (R-SF) Zone is intended to protect established neighborhoods of single-family dwellings and to provide space in suitable locations for additional residential, single-family development. To increase access to shopping, services, and amenities, the R-SF Zone allows for limited, appropriately located neighborhood supporting uses in specific locations.

C. Residential, Traditional Neighborhood (R-TN) Zone. The Residential, Traditional Neighborhood (R-TN) Zone is intended to provide a range of housing choices, including single-family and multiple family development and supporting neighborhood service uses within a walkable and well-connected setting.

D. Residential, Multiple Family (R-MF) Zone. The Residential, Multiple Family (R-MF) Zone is intended to protect established medium-density and high-density residential development, and to facilitate further development of this land use type. This includes higher density housing that includes condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, apartments, senior housing, and supporting ancillary facilities.

Table 17.B.04.020-A (Residential Zones Use Regulations) sets the land use regulations for residential zones. Land uses are defined in Chapter 17.E.04 (Definition of Uses). In cases where a land use is not listed in the table, the Community Development Director shall make a determination regarding similar use consistent with Subsection 17.A.04.020.G (Determination of Similar Use). Land uses not listed in the table and not substantially like the uses below are prohibited.

Table 17.B.04.020-A: Residential Zones Use Regulations "P" = Permitted Use "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required "-" = Not Allowed "C" = Conditional Use Permit required

Table Notes:

1

State-licensed facilities require a Conditional Use Permit.

2

Only allowed for properties on Brookside Avenue, Cougar Way, Oak Valley Parkway, 11th Street, 8th Street, Beaumont Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Highland Springs Avenue.

3

Only allowed for properties on streets designated as arterial roadways or connector street.

Table 17.B.04.030-A (Residential Zones Development Standards) establishes the development standards for residential zones.

Table 17.B.04.030-A: Residential Zones Development Standards ft = feet sf = square feet du = dwelling unit ac = acres n/a = not applicable

Table Notes:

1

Smaller lot sizes may be approved consistent with Subsection 17.C.02.060.C (Small Lot Development).

2

Density standard is applicable to new subdivisions.

3

Applies to commercial uses only.

4

In no event shall a residence be situated in such a manner as to result in a distance of less than 20 feet between the back of a sidewalk and the face of a garage door.

5

The maximum setback may be waived by the Community Development Director under the following conditions:

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Common plazas, courtyards, or outdoor amenity areas are located between the street and the building(s);

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The building(s) incorporates an entrance design that creates a welcoming entry feature facing the street; or

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A larger area is required to preserve existing mature trees or natural features.

6

See Section 17.C.02.090 (Open Space, Usable).

A. Pedestrian Circulation and Access. On-site pedestrian circulation and access shall be provided in accordance with Section 17.C.02.110 (Pedestrian Access and Circulation).

B. Residential, Single-Family (R-SF) Zone Supplemental Standards.

1. Outdoor Lighting. All exterior doors, including garage doors, must be illuminated with outdoor light fixtures consistent with Section 17.C.02.050 (Lighting and Illumination).

2. Accessory Structures. Accessory structures shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the lot.

C. Residential, Traditional Neighborhood (R-TN) Zone Supplemental Standards.

1. Density.

a. A studio or one-bedroom unit of no more than 750 square feet, excluding a garage, shall count as 0.5 of a unit.

b. Density below four units per acre may be allowed subject to Conditional Use Permit approval if the Planning Commission finds that the lower density does not jeopardize the City's ability to satisfy its Regional Housing Need Allocation.

2. Building Placement.

a. Building façade(s) shall extend a minimum of 50 percent of the street frontage for the area between the minimum and maximum front yard setbacks. For example, if a lot is 100 feet wide, 50 linear feet of the lot parallel to the street must be occupied by a building(s) that adheres to the maximum setback requirement.

b. In the area between the minimum and maximum street side yard setback, 35 percent of the linear distance parallel to the street shall be occupied by a building façade(s).

FIGURE 17.B.04.040-1: BUILDING PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS, R-TN ZONE [Figure: FIGURE 17.B.04.040-1: BUILDING PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS, R-TN ZONE]

3. Off-Street Parking.

a. Parking shall not be located in the front setback unless the Community Development Director makes the following findings:

(i) Buildings comply with the maximum front setback requirement;

(ii) Parking located within the front setback is in the driveway of a single-family home or a duplex; or

(iii) The parking area located within the front setback is landscaped along the street with a hedge, trellis, and/or landscaping consistent with Chapter 17.C.04 (Landscaping); and

(iv) Requirements in Chapter 17.C.04 (Landscaping) are complied with.

b. Automobile storage space shall be provided consistent with Chapter 17.C.06 (Parking Requirements).

4. Block Length. Block length is limited to 600 feet measured from street curb edge to street curb edge.

D. Residential, Multiple Family (R-MF) Supplemental Standards.

1. Building Placement.

a. Building façade(s) shall extend a minimum of 65 percent of the street frontage for the area between the minimum and maximum front yard setbacks. For example, if a lot is 100 feet wide, 65 linear feet of the lot parallel to the street must be occupied by a building(s) that adheres to the maximum setback requirement.

b. In the area between the minimum and maximum street side yard setback, 50 percent of the linear distance parallel to the street shall be occupied by a building façade(s).

FIGURE 17.B.04.040-2: BUILDING PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS, R-MF ZONE [Figure: FIGURE 17.B.04.040-2: BUILDING PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS, R-MF ZONE]

2. Off-Street Parking.

a. Parking shall not be located in the front setback unless the Community Development Director makes the following findings:

(i) Buildings comply with the maximum front setback requirement;

(ii) Parking located within the front setback is in the driveway of a single-family home or a duplex; or

(iii) The parking area located within the front setback is landscaped along the street with a hedge, trellis, and/or landscaping consistent with Chapter 17.C.04 (Landscaping); and

(iv) Requirements in Chapter 17.C.04 (Landscaping) are complied with.

b. Automobile storage space shall be provided consistent with Chapter 17.C.06 (Parking Requirements).