Chapter 17.64 — CZ-R1 COASTAL ZONE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Note: Editor's note—Ord. of 2-22-2011(1), adopted February 22, 2011, repealed the former Chapter 17.64, §§ 17.64.010—17.64.050, and enacted a new Chapter 17.64 as set out herein. The former Chapter 17.64 pertained to CZ-R1 Coastal Zone Single-Family District. See Code Comparative Table for complete derivation.

• A. The purpose of the CZ-R1 district is to provide living areas within the coastal zone where development is limited to low-density concentrations of single-family dwellings and where regulations are designed to: promote and encourage a suitable environment for

family life; provide space for community facilities needed to compliment urban residential areas; provide for the safety, health and general welfare of its inhabitants; and implement the local coastal plan of the city.

• B. No land, building or structure shall be used, nor shall any building or structure be constructed, erected, altered, added to, enlarged or moved for any purpose or in any manner except in compliance with these regulations.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

The principal permitted use in the CZ-R1 district is a single family residential use which includes:

• A. One-family dwelling;

• B. Accessory buildings;

• C. Home Occupations; and

• D. Residential Care Facilities serving six or fewer clients.

• E. Where a one-family dwelling exists, a second one-family dwelling may be established where all of the following criteria are met:

  1. The lot size provides for second unit density under the General Plan in that it is twice that of the minimum lot area per dwelling unit set forth in Section 17.64.040 ; and

  2. Separate water and sewer connections are available and provided to the units; and

  3. The Property Development Standards of Section 17.640.040 are met; and

  4. One off-street parking space is provided for each bedroom of the second unit in addition to the minimum two spaces required for the first dwelling by Chapter 17.76 .

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

The following uses may be permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit:

• A. Churches and religious institutions and parochial and private schools;

• B. Establishments subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.89 ;

• C. Parking lots;

• D. Publicly owned buildings and structures (such as schools and public utility substations).

• E. Small neighborhood commercial uses, such as owner/resident grocery shops, that do not detract from the primary intended residential character of the district and are compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

The following property development standards shall apply to all land and structures in the CZ-R1 zone:

Any building, accessory building, structure or covered patio shall not occupy any portion of a required front, side or rear yard except as herein provided

• A. Area and Yards.

  1. Front yard: Each lot shall maintain a front yard or front yards of not less than twenty feet.

  2. Side yard: The side yard width shall be a not less than five feet for interior and corner lots. Reverse corner lots on the street side shall have a side yard equal to one-half the required front yard of the lots abutting the rear of such reversed corner lots.

  3. Minimum lot area: Each lot shall have a minimum of six thousand square feet, unless the lot was previously legally subdivided.

  4. Maximum lot area: A maximum of twenty-one thousand, seven hundred, eighty square feet.

  5. Lot area per dwelling unit: Each lot shall have a minimum area of six thousand square feet for each dwelling unit unless previously legally subdivided or a planning commission approved lot split or parcel map; provided however, that subject to the conditional use permit provisions of [subsection] 17.64.030(F), there shall be no more than one dwelling on any one lot.

• B. Garages on interior lots may occupy side yards to a point not to exceed twenty-five feet from rear property lines. Garages on corner or reverse corner lots shall not be built closer than twenty feet to any street side property line.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

General provisions for the CZ-R1 district shall be as follows:

• A. Parking. A minimum of two covered off-street spaces. See Chapter 17.76 for complete regulations and standards for required off-street parking.

• B. 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.

• C. Accessory buildings, structures for covered patios, may be located anywhere within the required rear yard provided all building and fire prevention code requirements are met and 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. Further, that construction on accessory buildings may only be started after the main building on the lot has been roofed and has had the siding constructed.

• D. Accessory buildings, structures, covered patios and garages shall not exceed thirteen feet in height at their highest point.

• E. On corner lots or reverse corner lots no accessory building, structure or covered patio shall be located closer to the street side property line than a distance equal to the required side yard on the street side.

• F. On reverse corner lots accessory buildings, structures or covered patios located in the required rear yard within twenty-five feet of the street side property line shall be set back five feet from the rear property line.

• G. Garages on interior lots may occupy side yards to a point not to exceed twenty-five feet from rear property lines. Garages on corner or reverse corner lots shall not be built closer than twenty feet to any street side property line.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

General provisions for the R-l district shall be as follows:

• A. Parking. Such off-street parking as may required under the provisions of Chapter 17.76 of the Crescent City Municipal Code, from time to time amended or supplanted.

• B. Fencing. Such fencing as may be permitted under the provisions of Chapter 17.75 of the Crescent City Municipal Code, from time to time amended or supplanted.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))