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Division 6 — Site Development Standards

§ 9126.28. Yards and Open Spaces - Usable Open Space.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

On each lot developed with single-family dwelling units, there shall be usable open space of at least one hundred thirty (130) square feet for each zero and one (1) bedroom unit and at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet for each two (2) or more bedroom unit.

In each condominium or multiple-family dwelling project, there shall be usable open space of at least thirty (30) percent of the net project areas for projects of one (1) acre or less, and at least forty (40) percent of the net project for projects greater than one (1) acre.

Required usable open space shall not be occupied except as provided in CMC § 9126.29 . (Ord. 85-720 § 8; Ord. 84-705 § 6)

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▸ Contents — Carson Zoning Code
Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. Division 2 — Accessory Uses
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. ▸ Division 6 — Site Development Standards
    Overview
    1. § 9126.11. Buildings and Structures - Reserved.
    2. § 9126.21. Yards and Open Spaces - Ground Coverage.
    3. § 9126.22. Yards and Open Spaces - Future Rights-of-Way.
    4. § 9126.221. Yards and Open Spaces - Parking Setback.
    5. § 9126.23. Yards and Open Spaces - Front Yard.
    6. § 9126.24. Yards and Open Spaces - Side Yards.
    7. § 9126.25. Yards and Open Spaces - Rear Yard.
    8. § 9126.26. Yards and Open Spaces - Passageway.
    9. § 9126.27. Yards and Open Spaces - Space Between Buildings.
    10. § 9126.28. Yards and Open Spaces - Usable Open Space.
    11. § 9126.29. Yards and Open Spaces - Encroachments.
    12. § 9126.3. Other Site Development Standards - Fences, Walls and…
    13. § 9126.4. Other Site Development Standards - Trash Areas.
    14. § 9126.41. Other Site Development Standards - Trash and Recycl…
    15. § 9126.5. Other Site Development Standards - Repealed.
    16. § 9126.6. Other Site Development Standards - Parking, Loading …
    17. § 9126.7. Other Site Development Standards - Signs.
    18. § 9126.8. Other Site Development Standards - Utilities.
    19. § 9126.9. Other Site Development Standards - Site Planning and…
    20. § 9126.91. Other Site Development Standards - Site Planning an…
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. Division 2 — Procedures By Type
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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