Chapter 19.46 — TOWNHOME (TH) COMBINING DISTRICT  — Cupertino Zoning Code

19.46.010: Purpose  ¶

The townhome (TH) combining district is intended to modify the regulations of the multiplefamily residential (R-3 and R-4) zoning districts to permit townhome development in those districts, primarily in conjunction with multiple-family development, and to establish specific townhome development standards, upon rezoning to the townhome combining district.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.020: Applicability of Regulations  ¶

The townhome combining district may only be combined with the R-3 or R-4 zoning district, in accordance with Chapters 19.36 and 19.38 of the Zoning Ordinance. The townhome combining district shall apply to properties designated on the zoning map with “TH” following the multiple-family residential (R-3 or R-4) zoning district designation (e.g., R-3/TH or R-4/TH. The site development regulations (Section 19.46.060) and building development regulations (Section 19.46.070) established by this chapter shall apply to townhomes in lieu of the comparable provisions established by the underlying R-3 or R-4 zoning districts. No townhome(s) shall be erected, structurally altered, or enlarged in a TH combining district other than in conformance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable provisions of this title. Reasonable Accommodation: Notwithstanding 19.46.020(B) above, a request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any person with a disability, when the strict application of the provisions in this chapter, acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities, pursuant to Chapter 19.52.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.030: Permitted, Conditional, and Excluded Uses  ¶

Permitted, Conditional, and Excluded Uses on property zoned R-3/TH or R-4/TH are identified in Section 19.20.020.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.040: Development Plan Required  ¶

Development in the townhome combining district shall adhere to the requirements and procedures of the Municipal Code in Chapter 19.12 and those established by the underlying multiple-family zoning district in Sections 19.36.040 and 19.38.040.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.050: Permit Required for Development  ¶

Permitting in the townhome combining district shall adhere to the requirements and procedures established by the underlying multiple-family zoning district.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.060: Site Development Regulations  ¶

Table 19.46.060 sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to the Development Regulations for townhome development of property zoned R-3/TH or R-4/TH.

Table 19.46.060 Site Development Regulatons	Table 19.46.060 Site Development Regulatons
A. Density	1. Maximum as designated in the General Plan. 2. Development on sites with a required minimum density shall meet the minimum density established on the General Plan Land Use map.
B. Maximum Lot or Air Parcel Width for each townhome (measured at front building setback line)	25 feet

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.46.070: Building Development Regulations  ¶

Table 19.46.070 sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to the development of townhome residential structures on property zoned R-3/TH or R-4/TH.

Table 19.36.070: Townhome Building Development Regulatons	Table 19.36.070: Townhome Building Development Regulatons	Table 19.36.070: Townhome Building Development Regulatons
A. Maximum Lot Coverage	55% of net lot area prior to development
B. Maximum Floor Area Rato	85% of net lot area prior to development
C. Maximum Height	Limited to three stories (not to exceed 30 feet)
D. Setbacks and Stepbacks (Measured from property lines prior to development)
	First and Second Floor	Third Floor
1. Front-yard	Per underlying multple-family zoning district

2. Side-yard

2. Side-yard	2. Side-yard	2. Side-yard
a. Interior side	6 feet	6 feet and Additonal 10 feet if more than one story higher than any adjacent primary residental structure.
b. Street side	12 feet
3. Rear-yard	15 feet
E. Private Outdoor Space (e.g., Balcony, Pato, Deck)	See underlying multple-family zoning district.
F. Design Requirements	1. Townhome design visible from or frontng the public right of way shall include at least two of the following features: Front Architectural Feature (e.g., stoop, front porch). Stairway with at least three stairs leading to the front entrance. Pitched roof with a slope of at least 3:12. 2. Vehicular parking shall not be located along primary frontage.
G. Corner Triangle and Sidewalk Sight Triangle	Shall remain free and clear of all buildings or portons thereof.
H. Fences	See underlying multple-family zoning district.
I. Parking	Must comply with townhome parking regulatons per Chapter 19.124.
J. Access	No more than two vehicular entries/exits per street frontage between the residental development and the public right-of-way
K. Improvements and Covenants for Common Area	Per underlying R-3 or R-4 zoning district.

(Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)