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Chapter 17.12 — R-1-ML, RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, MEDIUM LOT DISTRICT

Folsom Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Folsom

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17.12.010 Purpose.

17.12.020 Permitted uses.

17.12.030 Uses requiring use permits.

17.12.040 Lot area.

17.12.050 Lot width.

17.12.060 Building coverage.

17.12.070 Front yard.

17.12.080 Side yard.

17.12.090 Rear yard.

17.12.100 Parking.

17.12.110 Building height limit.

Prior legislation: Ords. 259 and 263.

17.12.010 Purpose.

The specific regulations and general rules set forth in Chapter 17.58 apply in all R-1-ML districts. It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas intended for medium-low density, medium-lot residential living. (Ord. 378 (part), 1979: prior code § 3105.01)

17.12.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1-ML district:

A. One-family dwelling, including private garages, accessory buildings and uses;

B. Underground utility installations, and aboveground utility installations for local service, except that substations and gas holders must be approved by the planning commission prior to construction, and the route of any proposed transmission line shall be discussed with the planning commission prior to acquisition;

  • C. Public parks, schools, playgrounds, libraries, firehouses and other public buildings and uses;

  • D. Real estate tract sales offices;

  • E. Group homes of six or fewer persons;

  • F. Small family day care homes;

G. Large family day care homes with an administrative permit issued pursuant to Chapter 5.100. (Ord. 1218 § 7, 2015: Ord. 1144 § 3 (part), 2011: Ord. 567 § 4, 1986: Ord. 378 (part), 1979: prior code § 3105.02)

17.12.030 Uses requiring use permits.

Uses requiring use permits are:

  • A. Private and religious schools, nursery schools and day care centers;

  • B. Churches;

  • C. Golf and country clubs;

D. Tract construction offices and equipment yards. (Ord. 1218 § 8, 2015: Ord. 804 § 1 (part), 1994; Ord. 567 § 5, 1986: Ord. 378 (part), 1979: Ord. 323 § 30, 1975: Ord. 281 § 1, 1972: prior code § 3105.03)

17.12.040 Lot area.

Lot area requirements are ten thousand square feet. (Ord. 378 (part), 1979: prior code § 3105.11)

17.12.050 Lot width.

Lot width required in the R-1-ML district is sixty feet for interior lots; seventy-five feet for corner lots. (Ord. 378 (part), 1979: prior code § 3105.12)

17.12.060 Building coverage.

Maximum main building coverage in the R-1-ML district is thirty-five percent of lot area. (Ord. 378 (part), 1979: prior code § 3105.13)

17.12.070 Front yard.

The front yard requirement in the R-1-ML district is twenty feet. (Ord. 378 (part), 1979: prior code § 3105.14)

17.12.080 Side yard.

The side yard requirement is five feet on one side of the lot and eleven feet on the other side of the lot at the option of the owner, developer or subdivider, except that the side yard on the street side of each corner lot shall be not less than twenty percent of the lot width, but need not exceed sixteen feet; however, it cannot be less than eleven feet. (Ord. 378 (part), 1979: Ord. 323 § 24 (part), 1975; Ord. 311 (part), 1974: prior code § 3105.15)

17.12.090 Rear yard.

The rear yard requirement is twenty percent of lot depth; may not be less than ten feet, need not exceed twenty feet. (Ord. 378 (part), 1979: Ord. 323 § 24 (part), 1975; Ord. 311 (part), 1974: prior code § 3105.16)

17.12.100 Parking.

The automobile parking requirement is two covered parking spaces for each single-family detached dwelling unit. Required parking is to be provided outside required front yard and street side yard setbacks and must be directly accessible along a paved surface or similar hardscape. Refer to Chapter 17.57 for parking requirements for other uses. (Ord. 1187 § 4, 2013: Ord. 509 § 4, 1983: Ord. 378 (part), 1979: prior code § 3105.17)

17.12.110 Building height limit.

Building height limit requirement is two and one-half stories, but not to exceed thirty-five feet. (Ord. 378 (part), 1979: prior code § 3105.18)

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Contents — Folsom Zoning Code
Folsom Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.02 — DEFINITIONS
  2. Chapter 17.03 — ENFORCEMENT
  3. Chapter 17.04 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  4. Chapter 17.06 — DESIGN REVIEW
  5. Chapter 17.08
  6. Chapter 17.10 — DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 17.11
  8. Chapter 17.12 — R-1-ML, RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, M…
  9. Chapter 17.13
  10. Chapter 17.14
  11. Chapter 17.16
  12. Chapter 17.17
  13. Chapter 17.18
  14. Chapter 17.22 — COMMERCIAL LAND USE ZONES
  15. Chapter 17.23 — MU, MIXED-USE ZONES
  16. Chapter 17.24 — ADULT RELATED BUSINESSES
  17. Chapter 17.27 — BED AND BREAKFAST INN
  18. Chapter 17.28
  19. Chapter 17.30
  20. Chapter 17.32
  21. Chapter 17.34 — MF, INDUSTRIAL FRONTAGE DISTRICT
  22. Chapter 17.35
  23. Chapter 17.36 — AV, AIRPORT DISTRICTS
  24. Chapter 17.37 — SP, SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  25. Chapter 17.38
  26. Chapter 17.39 — OSC, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT
  27. Chapter 17.40
  28. Chapter 17.41 — HCD, HABITAT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
  29. Chapter 17.42
  30. Chapter 17.44
  31. Chapter 17.46
  32. Chapter 17.48
  33. Chapter 17.52 — H-D, HISTORIC DISTRICT
  34. Chapter 17.54
  35. Chapter 17.56
  36. Chapter 17.57 — PARKING REQUIREMENTS
  37. Chapter 17.58 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
  38. Chapter 17.59 — SIGNS
  39. Chapter 17.60 — USE PERMITS
  40. Chapter 17.61 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  41. Chapter 17.62 — VARIANCES
  42. Chapter 17.64 — NONCONFORMING USES
  43. Chapter 17.66 — CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
  44. Chapter 17.68 — AMENDMENTS
  45. Chapter 17.70
  46. Chapter 17.72 — SERVICE STATIONS
  47. Chapter 17.74 — RMH, TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS
  48. Chapter 17.90 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX
  49. Chapter 17.95 — DRAINAGE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT CHARGES
  50. Chapter 17.97 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
  51. Chapter 17.98 — WETLAND AND RIPARIAN HABITAT MANAGEMENT
  52. Chapter 17.100 — SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN FOR NEW DEVE…
  53. Chapter 17.102 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER DEVELOPER INCENTIVES
  54. Chapter 17.104 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
  55. Chapter 17.105 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  56. Chapter 17.108 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  57. Chapter 17.110 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
  58. Chapter 17.112 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
  59. Chapter 17.113 — COMMERCIAL NONMEDICAL MARIJUANA USE
  60. Chapter 17.114 — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
  61. Chapter 17.116 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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