§ 30.6

This article of the Zoning Ordinance is intended to be used primarily within the established neighborhoods of the city to provide a mix of duplexes and single-family dwellings. The average density is intended to be between three (3) and nine (9) dwelling units per acre. It is intended that this will provide for the replacement of severely deteriorated structures while maintaining the low density residential character of the older neighborhoods. The following regulations, except to the extent that they may be modified by a combining district, shall apply to every lot and building in an R2 two (2) family residential district. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

Land in the R2 two (2) family residential district may be used as provided in the residential use table, section 30.11.10(c). Conditional uses may be permitted with a conditional use permit, which may be issued by the planning commission in accordance with the regulations in section 30.50.30. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

The lot, yard, height, and additional requirements in the R2 two (2) family residential district shall be as established in the residential site and building requirement table, section 30.11.20(c). (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

The maximum density shall be one (1) dwelling unit per four thousand (4,000) square feet of land to a maximum of two (2) units per lot; except for lots created prior to September 15, 1983, for which the maximum density shall be one (1) dwelling unit per three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet of land to a maximum of two (2) units per lot. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

(a) A detached single-family dwelling unit or a duplex shall have at least three (3) of the following five (5) design elements different from single-family dwelling units and/or duplexes on any adjacent lot on the same street frontage:

(1) Floor plan.

(2) Front elevation.

(3) Roof design.

(4) Exterior materials.

(5) Reversed floor plan.

(b) The main entrance to each dwelling unit shall not face any alley, nor shall any main entrance that faces a side lot line be within twelve (12) feet of such side lot line.

(c) Each parking area that provides parking for more than four (4) automobiles shall have access from a street, rather than an alley. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

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The Gilroy City Code is current through Ordinance 2026-01, passed January 5, 2026.

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