Elk Grove Municipal Code Art. III Urban Subdivision Housing Projects

The purpose of this article is to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.28 and 66499.41 of the California Government Code. This article shall only apply the construction of qualifying housing developments on a lot subdivided pursuant to the provisions of EGMC Section 22.16.120 (Urban subdivisions).

(Ord. 13-2025 § 3 (Exh. E), eff. 7-25-2025)

A qualifying housing development shall comply with the objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, or objective design standards of this title or any applicable specific plan, special planning area, or design guidelines that are applicable to the development and that do not otherwise conflict with the provisions of this article or the provisions of EGMC Section 22.16.120 (Urban subdivisions) and that do not preclude the development of the project at a minimum density of thirty (30) units per acre, or as otherwise provided herein.

A. Setbacks.

1. Except as otherwise provided the setbacks between the units required by the California Building Code shall be applicable to the project.

2. Rear and Interior Side Setbacks. The rear and interior side yard setbacks for new residential buildings and modifications to existing buildings may be reduced to a minimum of four (4' 0") feet.

3. Conversion. No new setback is required to convert an existing, legally permitted, building into a two (2) residential unit development. Improvements to existing nonconforming buildings, including conforming additions, are allowed pursuant to EGMC Chapter 23.84 (Nonconforming Uses, Buildings, and Structures).

4. No new setback is required when an existing main or accessory building is substantially redeveloped and converted to two (2) residential unit development; provided, that the new building is reconstructed in the same location and with the same dimensions as the existing building.

B. Parking Location. Parking is not required to be enclosed or covered.

C. Parking Spaces Required. Notwithstanding EGMC Chapter 23.58 (Parking), one (1) off-street vehicle parking space is required for each unit, except that no parking is required if the lot is located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Section 21155(b) of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code; or if there is a car share vehicle located within one (1) block of the lot.

D. Height. The maximum height shall be the same as the underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 13-2025 § 3 (Exh. E), eff. 7-25-2025)