Chapter 17.22 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES

This chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the residential zones established by Section 17.12.020 (zoning map and zones), determines the type of planning permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

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

A.

RE (Residential Estate) Zone. The RE zone is applied to areas of the city that are appropriate for single dwellings, but where infrastructure limitations and/or environmental constraints limit the ability for development to achieve urban densities. This zone is also used to facilitate annexation to the city. The RE zone is consistent with and implements the urban estate density (UED) designation of the general plan.

B.

R-1 (Single Residential) Zone. The R-1 zone is applied to areas of the city that are appropriate for neighborhoods of single dwellings on standard urban lots, surrounding the more densely developed city core. The r-1 zone is consistent with and implements the urban low density (ULD) designation of the general plan.

C.

R-2 (Two-Family Residential) Zone. The R-2 zone is applied to areas of the city that are appropriate for a mixture of both single- and two-family dwellings. The R-2 zone is consistent with and implements the urban low density (ULD) and urban medium density (UMD) designations of the general plan.

D.

R-2A (Medium Density Residential) Zone. The R-2A zone is applied to areas of the city that are appropriate for neighborhoods with a variety of housing types located in proximity to parks, schools, and public services. The R-2A zone is consistent with and implements the urban medium density (UMD) designation of the general plan.

E.

R-3 (Multiple Dwelling Residential) Zone. The R-3 zone is applied to areas of the city that are appropriate for a variety of higher density housing types, located in proximity to parks, schools, and public services. The R-3 zone is consistent with and implements the urban high density (UHD) designation of the general plan.

A.

General Permit Requirements. Table 2-7 identifies the uses of land allowed by this development code in each residential zone, and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 17.20.030 (allowable land uses and planning permit requirements).

B.

Requirements for Certain Specific Land Uses. Where the last column in Table 2-7 ("specific use regulations") includes a section number, the referenced section may affect whether the use requires a minor

use permit or use permit, and/or may establish other requirements and standards applicable to the use.

TABLE 2-7 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Residential Zones P - Permitted Use MUP - Minor Use Permit Required UP - Use Permit Required P/UP - Permitted use if shown in the General Plan or applicable specific plan, Use Permit required otherwise — - Use not allowed Land Use Type (1) Permit Required by Zone Specific Use Regulations R-E R-1 R-2 R-2A R-3

(Ord. No. 818, § 3(Exh. A), 9-13-2022)

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 2-8 and 2-9, in addition to the applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 3.

TABLE 2-8 RE, R-1, AND R-2 ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Development Feature Requirement by Zone

RE R-1 R-2
Rural Estate Single Residential Low Density Residential

Lot size Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision, provided that overall subdivision density shall also comply with the general plan

 Minimum area 1 acre 6,000 sf 5,000 sf

 Minimum width 120 ft average frontage 60 ft for interior lot; 70 ft for corner lot

Density Maximum number of dwelling units on a site. The actual number of units allowed with be determined by the city through subdivision or planning permit approval.

1 unit per lot 8 units/acre, 5,400 sf of site area
per unit

One second unit may also be allowed on a lot with a single dwelling in compliance with Section
17.44.190 (section units).

Setbacks Minimum setback required. See Section 17.30.030 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 17.44 for setback requirements applicable to a specific land use.

 Front 50 ft from a local street 15 ft for the building facade, 5 ft for a front porch; of the average of centerline; the two adjacent primary dwellings; or the same as the adjacent 20 ft plus 2 the ultimate ROW primary dwelling in only one adjacent lot is developed.

TABLE 2-9: R-2A AND R-3 ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Development Feature Requirement by Zone

R-2A R-3
Medium Density Residential Multi-Unit Residential

Lot size Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision.

 Minimum area 10,000 sf

 Minimum width 70 ft for interior lot; 75 ft for corner lot.

Density Maximum number of dwelling units allowed on a site. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the city through subdivision or planning permit approval.

3,500 sf of site area per unit. 2,000 sf of site area per unit.

Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Section 17.30.030 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 17.44 for setback requirements applicable to a specific land use.

 Front 15 ft for the building facade, 5 ft for a front porch; or 15 ft for the building facade, 5 ft for a front porch; or the average of the two adjacent primary dwellings; or the average of the two adjacent primary dwellings; or the same as the adjacent primary dwelling if only one the same as the adjacent primary dwelling if only one adjacent lot is developed. adjacent lot is developed.

 Side - Interior (each) 5 ft.

Side - Street side 20% of lot width to a maximum requirement of 15 ft.