Chapter 17.22 — R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Gridley Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Gridley
17.22.010 Intent. ¶
The purpose of the R-1 Single Family Residential District is to accommodate residential uses composed of a single, detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit or accessory dwelling unit characterized by a density range varying with the utilization and combination of the single-family subzones per gross acre with lots fronting a public street. The following single family subzones are hereby established:
A. R-1A: The purpose of the R-1A subzone is to accommodate and preserve the single family residential uses composed of a single detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit if it can meet the lot coverage requirements.
B. R-1B: The purpose of the R-1B subzone is to accommodate and preserve the single family residential uses composed of a single detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit if it can meet the lot coverage requirements.
C. R-1C: The purpose of the R-1C subzone is to accommodate and preserve the single family residential uses composed of a single detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit if it can meet the lot coverage requirements.
- (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 2, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.020 Permitted uses. ¶
Permitted principal uses in any R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district shall be as follows:
- A. One single-family dwelling unit per lot provided it meets all of the following criteria:
The structure is a conventional framed, prefabricated, kit, modular or manufactured home.
It is placed on a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code.
B. Small family child care home, as defined by Section 17.04.077.
C. Family care facility, as defined by Section 17.04.0765.
D. Household pets the number and types in accordance with Title 6, "Animals."
E. Live-work units.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 3, 2017; Ord. 823- 2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.025 Accessory uses. ¶
The following accessory uses shall be allowed in any R-1, R-1A, and R1-B district subsequent to an application being made to the City with a fee on its prescribed form for review and approval in order to evaluate any impacts related to the use due to noise, parking, concentration or other issues that may need to be mitigated:
A. Home occupations pursuant to Chapter 17.84.
B. At-home commercial services pursuant to Chapter 17.85.
C. Other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to permitted uses.
D. Large family child care home requiring an administrative use permit.
E. Cottage food operation pursuant to Chapter 17.85.
F. Second dwelling units/accessory dwelling units pursuant to Chapter 17.82.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 4, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.030 Conditional uses. ¶
- A. Conditional uses in any R-1 district shall be as follows:
Public and quasi-public uses.
Churches.
Residential care facility.
Temporary sales tract offices.
Mobile home parks.
Small scale professional offices.
B. Conditional uses in subsections A. through F. above are not allowed in the R-1A and R-1B subzone districts.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.040 Minimum lot area. ¶
A minimum lot area in an R-1 district shall be as follows:
- A. Each lot shall have a standard minimum area of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet or more, except as described herein.
B. A minimum lot area in the R-1A district shall be as follows:
Each lot with a lot area from one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet to three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet.
No further reduction of lot size shall be allowed within this R-1 subzone.
Lots that conform to the lot area as noted for R-1A are considered legal conforming lots and do not need to be rezoned when located in an R-1 zoning district.
- C. A minimum lot area in the R-1B district shall be as follows:
Each lot with a lot area from three thousand five hundred and one (3,501) square feet to five thousand nine hundred ninety nine (5,999) square feet.
A lot may be subdivided into two parcels if a minimum of two thousand five hundred (2,500) net square feet is achieved within this R-1 subzone.
Lots that conform to the lot area as noted for R-1B are considered legal conforming lots and do not need to be rezoned when located in an R-1 zoning district.
- D. A minimum lot area in the R-1C district shall be as follows:
Each lot with a lot area from six thousand (6,000) square feet to seven thousand four hundred ninety-nine (7,499) square feet.
A lot may be subdivided into two parcels if a minimum of three thousand five hundred (3,500) net square feet is achieved within this R-1 subzone.
Lots that conform to the lot area as noted for R-1C are considered legal conforming lots and do not need to be rezoned when located in an R-1 zoning district.
- (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 5, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.050 Maximum building height. ¶
Maximum building height in any R-1, R-1A, and R1-B district shall be as follows:
A. No building in the R-1 district shall exceed a height of thirty (30) feet.
B. No accessory structure shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 6, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.060 Minimum lot width. ¶
Minimum lot width shall be as follows:
- A. R-1:
Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum lot width of sixty (60) feet.
Each corner lot abutting an arterial or collector road shall have a minimum width of eighty-five (85) feet. B. R-1A, R-1B:
Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum lot width of twenty- five (25) feet.
Each corner lot abutting an arterial or collector road shall have a minimum width of fifty (50) feet. C. R-1C:
Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum lot width of sixty (60) feet.
Each corner lot abutting an arterial or collector road shall have a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet.
D. The minimum width of a flag lot abutting a street shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 7, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.070 Maximum lot coverage. ¶
A. In an R-1 district and R1-C subzone, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
- Forty (40) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas.
- B. In the R-1A and R-1B subzone, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
- Sixty (60) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas. Ord. 825-2017 § 8, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.080 Minimum yard requirements. ¶
In an R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district, the provisions of Chapter 17.78 shall apply. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 9, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.090 Parking requirements. ¶
In an R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 10, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.100 Fence and hedge requirements. ¶
In an R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 11, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.110 Sign requirements. ¶
Sign requirements in any R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district shall be as follows:
A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property, not to exceed four square feet in size.
B. Signs may be erected in conjunction with a home occupation and shall not exceed three square feet in area and shall not be illuminated.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 12, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)