Chapter 17.25 — R-2 MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Gridley Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Gridley

17.25.010 Intent.

The purpose of the R-2 MDR Medium Density Residential District is to accommodate medium density residential uses composed of single family attached and/or detached homes and duplexes with a density of five (5) to eight (8) dwelling units or less per gross acre with lots fronting a public street.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.020 Permitted principal uses.

Permitted principal uses in any R-2 district shall be as follows:

  • A. All uses permitted "as of right" in the R-1 District.

  • B. One duplex on a lot with a minimum size of six thousand (6,000) square feet.

  • (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.025 Accessory uses.

The following accessory uses shall be allowed in any R-2 district:

  • A. At-home commercial services, pursuant to Chapter 17.85.

  • B. Other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to permitted uses.

  • C. Cottage food operation, pursuant to Chapter 17.85.

  • D. Second dwelling units, pursuant to Chapter 17.82.

  • (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.030 Conditional uses.

Conditional uses in any R-2 district shall be as follows:

  • A. Temporary sales tract offices.

  • (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.040 Minimum lot area.

A minimum lot area in an R-2 zoning district shall be as follows:

  • A. The minimum area of an interior lot shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.

  • B. The minimum area of a corner lot shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet.

  • (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.050 Maximum building height.

Maximum building height in any R-2 district shall be as follows:

  • A. No residential structure shall exceed a height of thirty (30) feet, for main buildings.

  • B. No accessory structure shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet.

  • (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.060 Minimum lot width.

Minimum lot width in an R-2 zone shall be as follows:

  • A. Each interior lot shall have a minimum width of fifty (50) feet.

  • B. Each corner lot abutting a local street shall have a minimum width of sixty (60) feet.

C. Each corner lot abutting a major arterial shall have a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.070 Maximum lot coverage.

In an R-2 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:

A. Forty (40) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.080 Minimum yard requirements.

In an R-2 district, the provisions of Chapter 17.78 shall apply.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.090 Parking requirements.

In an R-2 district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.100 Fence and hedge requirements.

In an R-2 district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)

17.25.110 Sign requirements.

Sign requirements in any R-2 district shall be as follows:

A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property, not to exceed four (4) square feet in size.

B. Signs may be erected in conjunction with a home occupation, shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area and shall not be illuminated.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)