Chapter 17.14 — R-2 MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

• A. Purpose. The purpose of the R-2 district is to provide living areas where the residential density is of moderately dense concentrations and where regulations are designed to be those of a low-density residential district, except as to the concentrations of dwelling units and ancillary compatible uses.

• B. Provision. In the R-2 district no building or land shall be used and no building shall be constructed, erected, altered, added to, enlarged, or moved for any purpose or in any manner exempt in compliance with these regulations.

• (Ord. 843, 9/3/2024)

The following uses are principally permitted in the R-2 district:

• A. Dwelling groups consisting of one-family, two-family, or multiple dwellings;

• B. Manufactured housing as defined and mandated by Government Code Section 65852.3 ;

• C. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU), subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.35 .

• D. Single room occupancy (SRO) units;

• E. Accessory buildings;

• F. Home occupations;

• G. Small residential care homes or facilities for six or fewer persons as defined and mandated by the California Health and Safety Code Section 1568.0831 ;

• H. Transitional/Supportive housing as defined and mandated by Government Code Section 65651 ; and

• I. Employee housing for six or fewer employees in a single-family dwelling as defined and mandated by the California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.5 .

• (Ord. 843, 9/3/2024)

The following uses may be permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit (see Chapter 17.54 ) in the R-2 district:

• A. Bed and Breakfast establishments with five or fewer guestrooms, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.59 );

• B. Family day care facilities for fifteen or more children;

• C. Religious institutions;

• D. Parking lots;

• E. Small public facilities, such as schools and public utility substations; and

• F. Convalescent or assisted care homes. (Ord. 843, 9/3/2024)

All development within the R-2 district shall be subject to the following development standards:

• A. Height. 1. Main Building. Maximum thirty-five feet. 2. Accessory Building. Maximum height sixteen feet.

• B. Yard Setbacks from Property Boundary.

  1. Front Yard Setbacks.

     • a. All Buildings. Twenty feet; and

     • b. Garage doors and carport entrances. Minimum twenty-five feet.

  2. Side Yard Setbacks. a. Interior. Minimum five feet; and b. Exterior. Minimum ten feet.

  3. Rear Yard Setback.

     • a. Main building. Minimum twenty feet; and b. Accessory Building. Minimum five feet.

• C. Lot Area.

  1. Minimum of six thousand square feet.

• D. Density.

  1. Minimum one dwelling unit per three thousand square feet; and

  2. Maximum fifteen dwelling units per acre.

• E. Lot Coverage. 1. Maximum fifty percent for all buildings and structures.

• (Ord. 843, 9/3/2024)

All building placement within the R-2 district shall be subject to the following:

• A. Accessory Buildings.

  1. All building and fire prevention code requirements.

  2. A five-foot passage from one side yard to the area to the rear of the main building, to the other side yard shall be maintained. This passage shall provide ready access around the main building.

  3. Construction on accessory buildings may only be started after the main building on the lot has been roofed and has had the siding constructed.

  4. Coverage of the rear yard by accessory buildings or covered patios shall be limited to fifty percent of the required rear yard area. In addition, no portion of the main building shall extend into the rear yard twenty-foot setback.

B. All new structures, on a twelve thousand square foot lot or larger, shall be arranged to provide for the maximum dwelling unit potential. (Ord. 843, 9/3/2024)

All development within the R-2 district shall be subject to the following general provisions:

• A. Site Plan and Architectural Design Review. Developments exceeding four-dwelling units are subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.46 .

• B. Landscaping. Subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.41 and 17.43 .

• C. Parking. Subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.42 .

• D. Fencing. Subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.40 .

• E. Signs. Subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.39 .

F. Exterior Lighting. All new exterior lighting shall be shielded and directed downward on the property to prevent upward glare and glare at adjacent properties.

(Ord. 843, 9/3/2024)