§ 2.05

This section provides regulations applicable to development and new land uses in the residential zoning districts established by subsection 2.03.020 (Zoning Districts Established). The purpose of this section is to achieve the following:

• A. Preserve and enhance the predominately low density, high quality residential character of the city, while providing a variety of housing opportunities and residential land use options to accommodate existing and future residents;

• B. Strive to attract quality development, while providing opportunities for neighborhood interaction;

• C. Ensure that existing residential neighborhoods, and any remaining vacant lands, are developed in a manner that preserves and enhances neighborhood character, establishes neighborhood identity, and provides a consistent land use pattern;

• D. Ensure compatibility of residential development, which is generally determined by prevailing density, parcel configuration and size, and structure design, scale, and type;

• E. Ensure adequate air, landscaped areas, light, privacy, and open space for each dwelling;

• F. Minimize traffic congestion and avoid the overloading of public services and utilities; and

• G. Facilitate the provision of public improvements commensurate with anticipated increase in population, dwelling unit densities, and service requirements.

• (Ord. No. 1062, § 2, 11-25-04)

The purposes of the individual residential zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:

• A. RS-15000 (Single-Family) zoning district. The RS-15000 zoning district provides areas for single-family residential estates with minimum parcel sizes of 15,000 square feet, at a maximum density of two and one-half (2 1/2) dwelling units per gross acre;

• B. RS-6000 (Single-Family) zoning district. The RS-6000 zoning district provides areas for singlefamily, urban residential development on minimum lot sizes of 6,000 square feet, at a maximum density of five dwelling units per gross acre;

• C. RS-5000 (Single-Family) zoning district. The RS-5000 zoning district provides areas for smalllot, single-family, urban residential development, at a maximum density based on one dwelling unit per 5,000 square feet of gross lot area. Small-lot, single-family detached development, including conventional developments or zero lot line where dwelling units may be built to the property line on one side only, are appropriate. Developments may incorporate common areas for driveway/private roads, parking, and recreation;

• D. RM-15 (Multiple-Family) zoning district. The RM-15 zoning district provides areas for the development of medium density apartments, condominiums, townhouses, or other group dwellings with provisions for adequate air, landscaped areas, light, and open space. The maximum allowed density is 15 dwelling units per gross acre;

• E. RM-20 (Multiple-Family) zoning district. The RM-20 zoning district provides areas for the development of apartments, condominiums, townhouses, or other group dwellings with provisions for adequate air, landscaped areas, light, and open space. The maximum allowed density is 20 dwelling units per gross acre;

• F. MHP-20A (Mobile Home Park) zoning district. The MHP-20A zoning district identifies areas appropriate for the exclusive development of mobile home parks subject to certain restrictions. The MHP-20A zoning district is consistent with the mobile home park land use designation of the general plan; and

• G. Rounding down of fractional numbers. When calculating the allowed density within each of the above listed zoning districts, fractional numbers shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

• (Ord. No. 1062, § 2, 11-25-04)

• A. Allowed land uses.

  1. Table 2-2 indicates the uses allowed within each residential zoning district. Table 2-2 indicates the uses allowed within the RS-15000, RS-6000, RS-5000, RM-15, RM-20, and MHP-20A zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with article 4 (Land Use and Development Permit Procedures).

  2. Residential uses are the primary allowed use. Residential uses represent the primary allowed use, and only those additional uses that are complementary to, and can exist in harmony with, the residential character of each zoning district may be allowed as accessory, conditionally permitted, and/or temporary uses, as indicated in table 2-2.

• B. Prohibited land uses. Any table cell with a "—" means that the listed land use is prohibited in that specific zoning district.

• C. Land uses not listed. For land uses not listed in table 2-2, the provisions of subsection 4.19.030 (Director's review) shall apply.

• D. Applicable subsections. Where the last column in the tables ("See Section") includes a subsection number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this zoning ordinance may also apply.

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(Ord. No. 1062, § 2, 11-25-04; Ord. No. 1080, § 1, 7-24-06; Ord. No. 1082, § 2, 9-11-06; Ord. No. 1152, § 3, 1-25-16; Ord. No. 1167, § 5, 9-25-17; Ord. No. 1197, § 2, 6-27-22; Ord. No. 1198, § 5, 9- 26-22; Ord. 1206, 11/13/2023)

• A. Compliance with table 2-3. New land uses and structures and alterations to existing land uses and structures shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in table 2-3, in addition to the development standards in article 3 (Performance

and Development Standards). Multi-family dwelling units and condominiums shall also be subject to Subsection 3.17.310 (Objective standards for multi-family dwellings). The land uses and structures on property identified in Subsection 2.05.070 (Optional design tracts) shall be subject to the optional design and improvement standards outlined in Ordinance No. 365.

Notes:

• (1) Parcel depth in the RS-5000 zoning district may be measured from the centerline of the immediately adjoining street.

• (2) For parcels located at the closed end of a cul-de-sac (e.g., along the "bulb"), the required minimum front setback shall be reduced by 50%.

• (3) Additions to the original allowed dwelling unit shall be allowed within the required interior side setback; provided, the setback distance between the addition and the interior side property line is the same or greater than that of the original structure, not including the garage or any accessory structure. In any case, the addition shall not be located closer than five feet from an interior side property line, but only when combined with an adjoining side setback of at least 10 feet in width, except as may be allowed by subsection 4.19.050 (Adjustments).

• (4) A minimum offset of five feet shall be required for opposing second-story bedroom windows in all new or remodeling single-family construction projects. The offset shall be measured from the edge of one bedroom window to the closest edge of the opposing bedroom window.

• (5) A paved driveway shall be provided between each garage and the closest approved access to an adjoining public right-of-way. No more than one driveway shall be allowed for each single-family dwelling unit. Circular driveways shall be allowed on parcels that are 100 feet or greater in width.

Notes:

• (1) The allowable density may be increased by a maximum of 20% for multi-family development projects that consolidate substandard parcels with substandard widths to create a minimum net aggregate parcel area of 30,000 square feet.

• (2) The development of mobile home parks shall be in compliance with the requirements of subsection E . (Special requirements for mobile home parks within the MHP-20A zoning district), below.

• B. Development standards.

1. All parcels shown on an approved and recorded subdivision map, or for which a deed was recorded before the incorporation of the city, may be used as a building site without compliance with the minimum standards for parcel depth, size, and width identified in table 2-3, above; provided, the parcel has a minimum area of at least 4,000 square feet and a minimum building site width of 30 feet.

   2. In addition to the general standards of this Section, the following special standards shall also apply to all of the residential zoning districts:

      • a. Any single-story residential structure located in either the RM-15 or RM-20 zoning district shall maintain a minimum setback of 15 feet from any single-family zoning district (e.g., RS-15,000, RS-6,000, or RS-5000).

      • b. Any two-story residential structure located in either the RM-15 or RM-20 zoning district shall maintain a minimum setback of 20 feet from any single-family zoning district (e.g., RS-15000, RS-6000, or RS-5000).

      • c. Additions to the original allowed structure shall not exceed the maximum height of the original structure in any residential zoning district, excluding chimneys and, unless approved by the staff review committee.

      • d. Additions, repairs, or replacements to any structure in a residential zoning district shall be constructed to match the existing architecture and materials of the main structure.

      • e. All residential development plans or applications that allow the construction of a single parcel, multi-family residential development shall be subject to the dedication and/or fee provisions and requirements of article VI, "Park and Recreational Facilities" of chapter 25 of the Municipal Code.

      • f. A masonry wall shall be erected and maintained along all interior rear and side property lines of a multi-family residential development, except within the front yard setback. The wall shall be a minimum of six feet in height as measured in compliance with Subsection 3.11.070 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls).

      • g. Development in the RS-5000 zoning district shall be subject to the additional regulations identified in subsection D . (Special requirements for small-lot, single-family developments within the RS-5000 zoning district), below.

      • h. Paved drive approaches shall be provided to all garages located in residential zones.

• C. Allowed projections. Architectural and structural features on a structure are allowed to project into the required setback areas in compliance with table 3-1 (Allowed Projections into Required Setback Areas — Residential Zoning Districts).

• D. Special requirements for small-lot, single-family developments within the RS-5000 zoning district.

  1. Mandatory requirements. All small-lot, single-family developments shall be subject to the following additional standards:

     • a. Projects consisting of 15 or more dwelling units shall provide internal sidewalks adjacent to all private roads.

     • b. Access onto adjoining streets shall be limited.

• c. Perimeter setbacks shall be increased to a minimum of 15 feet where adjacent property is zoned RS-6000. The setbacks shall include a minimum five-foot buffer area, to be planted with upright trees and shrubs.

  - d. The dwelling units shall be oriented to maximize privacy. 
  
  - e. Long, continuous rows of identical dwelling units shall be avoided. 
  
  - f. Open space shall be devoted to landscaping, patios, and recreational areas and facilities. 
  
  - g. Private open space shall consist of a minimum of 600 square feet, with no dimension less than 10 feet, for each dwelling unit. In projects consisting of fewer than 15 dwelling units, no common open space is required. In projects of 15 dwelling units or more, a common recreational open space area shall be provided. The common recreational open space area shall be provided at a minimum standard of 100 square feet for each dwelling unit. 
  
  - h. Masonry walls at least six feet in height as measured in compliance with section **3.11.070** (Fences, Hedges, and Walls) shall be required along all rear and side property lines. 
  
  - i. Maintenance of common facilities, including common open space, private roads, and access driveways, shall be provided for through legal instruments identifying a plan or manner of permanent care and maintenance. Copies of the required codes, covenants, and restrictions (CC&Rs), articles of incorporation, bylaws, or other documents of the homeowner's association or other entity that controls the common facilities, shall be submitted to the city for approval. 
  

  2. Design guidelines. The following design guidelines are provided to indicate the city's objectives for good design for developments within the RS-5000 zoning district:

     • a. Decorative paving for private roads and access driveways is encouraged.

     • b. Widened private road and driveway entrances is encouraged.

     • c. Private roads and access driveways wider than the twenty-four-foot minimum is encouraged.

     • d. The use of joint access between projects is encouraged.

     • e. Varied streetscape is encouraged both along public streets and private roads and driveways.

     • f. Building design shall incorporate varying setbacks, projecting architectural features (e.g., columns, offset roof planes, windows) and other features that create both vertical and horizontal articulation.

• E. Special requirements for mobile home parks within the MHP-20A zoning district.

  1. State regulation of mobile home parks.

     • a. The provisions of the Mobile Home Parks Act, California Health and Safety Code, division 13, chapter 2 , subchapter 1, and the applicable regulations adopted in compliance by the state Department of Housing and Community Development are hereby adopted as a part of this Subsection.

     • b. It shall be the duty of the building official to enforce all of the provisions of the Act pertaining to the alteration, construction, or modification of all manufactured dwelling units located within mobile home parks.

• c. Construction only of all other structures shall be subject to the review and approval of the community development department.

  - d. It shall be the duty of the building official to enforce all the provisions pertaining to permits for the maintenance, occupancy, operation, safety, sanitation, and use of all mobile home parks. 
  

  2. Development standards for mobile home parks. The following development standards shall apply to all mobile home parks.

     • a. Drainage.

       • (1) All mobile home parks shall be located on a graded site with no depressions in which surface water could accumulate.

       • (2) The ground shall be sloped to provide storm drainage runoff by means of surface or subsurface drainage facilities.

     • b. Roadways.

       • (1) Roadways within a mobile home park shall have a minimum width of 32 feet if car parking is allowed on one side of the roadway, and a minimum width of 40 feet if car parking is allowed on both sides of a roadway. Roadways designed for car parking on one side shall have signs or markings prohibiting the parking of vehicles on the traffic flow side of the roadway.

       • (2) All roadways shall have clear and unobstructed access to a public thoroughfare.

     • c. Recreation area required.

       • (1) A minimum area of 150 square feet for common recreation purposes is required for each mobile home lot/space.

       • (2) If children under the age of 18 are allowed within the development, this requirement shall be increased to 200 square feet for each mobile home lot/space.

The recreation area shall be located to be convenient to all residents of the mobile home park.

• d. Accessory structures and uses.

  - (1) Accessory structures and uses that serve the entire mobile home park, including recreation facilities, laundry areas, mobile home park offices, and maintenance or storage buildings, shall be located at least 50 feet from the boundary of any mobile home lot. 
  
  - (2) All exterior maintenance or storage areas shall be enclosed by a masonry wall of at least six feet in height. 
  

  • e. Perimeter screening. Perimeter screening of the mobile home park shall be provided in compliance with design review or conditional use permit approval.

3. Development standards for individual mobile home lots. The following development standards shall apply to each mobile home lot within a mobile home park.

   • a. Occupancy. Each mobile home lot shall accommodate only one mobile home, recreational vehicle, or commercial coach.

   • b. Drainage. The area beneath each mobile home shall be sloped to provide for drainage from beneath the mobile home to an outside surface drainage facility.

   • c. Lot area and dimensions.

     • (1) Each mobile home lot shall contain a minimum area of 3,500 square feet for exclusive use by the occupants of the lot.

     • (2) Each mobile home lot shall have a minimum width of 45 feet and a minimum depth of 65 feet.

   • d. Distance between mobile home units.

• (1) Mobile homes located in mobile home parks shall maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet from side to side, eight feet from side to front or rear, six feet from rear to rear, and 20 feet from front to front, or front to rear.

  - (2) Each mobile home shall be located not less than three feet from the boundary of the mobile home lot. 
  

  • e. Accessory structures.

    • (1) Accessory structures located on a mobile home lot may extend into these required separations; provided, a minimum separation of six feet is maintained between the edge of the projection and an adjacent mobile home, accessory structure, or projection.

    • (2) Accessory structures shall maintain a minimum setback of three feet from any mobile home lot line. However, awnings, carports, fences, stairways, storage cabinets, and windbreaks may be installed to the lot line.

  • f. Lot coverage. The area of a mobile home lot covered by the mobile home and all accessory structures shall not exceed 75% of the individual lot area.

  • g. Required landscaping. A minimum of 20% of each mobile home lot shall be landscaped with plant materials, including at least one tree on each lot.

  • h. Access. Each mobile home lot shall have direct access to an abutting roadway that provides circulation through the mobile home park or subdivision.

4. On-site improvement requirements. On-site improvements shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with the conditions of applicable design review or conditional use permit approval. The improvements may include the design, construction, and maintenance of the following:

   • a. Access drives, sidewalks, and parking spaces.

   • b. Drainage and sanitary sewer facilities.

   • c. Electrical and water service.

   • d. Fences and walls.

   • e. Fire protection facilities.

   • f. Lighting.

   • g. Refuse collection facilities.

   5. Pre-existing mobile home parks. A pre-existing mobile home park shall not be deemed nonconforming by reason of failure to meet the minimum requirements identified by this subsection. However, the regulations of this subsection shall apply to the enlargement, expansion, or remodeling of a mobile home park. The following specific standards apply to all pre-existing mobile home parks:

      • a. In mobile home parks constructed before September 15, 1961, each mobile home shall have access from the mobile home lot to a roadway not less than 15 feet in width.

• b. In mobile home parks constructed before September 15, 1961, no mobile home shall be located closer than six feet from any permanent structure or another mobile home.

• (Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04: Ord. 1206, 11/13/2023)

Each land use shall provide at least the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by this section, except where a greater number of spaces are required through land use entitlement approval or where an exception has been granted through approval of a discretionary permit.

• A. Parking requirements by land use. Each land use shall be provided the number of parking spaces required by this section and table 2-4, below.

• B. Compliance with section 14 required. All sites shall provide adequate off-street parking for the subject use in compliance with section 14 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).

• C. Expansion of structure, change in use. When a structure is enlarged or increased in capacity or intensity, or when a change in use requires more off-street parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this section. Also see section 25 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).

• D. Parking required by entitlements and/or development agreements. Parking requirements established by conditional use permits, development agreements, or similar entitlements supersede the provisions of this Section.

• E. Uses not listed. Land uses not specifically listed in table 2-4, below, shall provide parking as required by the director. The director shall use the requirements of table 2-4 as a guide in determining the minimum number of parking spaces to be provided.

• F. Rounding of quantities. If the calculation of required parking spaces results in a fractional number, a fraction of one-half or higher shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

Notes:

• (1) Each garage shall have and maintain a clear unobstructed inside dimension of at least 20 feet by 20 feet.

• (2) Guest parking spaces shall be clearly marked for guest parking only and shall be dispersed evenly throughout the development site. Signs shall be provided at appropriate locations to direct visitors to guest parking locations.

• (3) Day care facilities shall pay for a parking study to be conducted by the city or its designee. A parking plan will then be considered for each facility based on this study.

(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04; Ord. No. 1080, § 2, 7-24-06; Ord. No. 1197, § 3, 6-27-22; Ord. No. 1198, § 6, 9-26-22; Ord. 1206, 11/13/2023)

All uses shall be subject to the applicable regulations of this zoning ordinance, including provisions located in the following sections and subsections:

(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04; Ord. 1206, 11/13/2023)

The optional design tracts identified in table 2-5 (Optional Design Tracts) were established and developed in compliance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 365, adopted on January 8, 1968, and subsequently repealed by Ordinance No. 976 on May 11, 1998, and shall be considered legally nonconforming in compliance with chapter 25 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).

(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)

Section 6. Commercial Zoning Districts