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Title 18 — Zoning

Chapter 18.21 — R-1 (SP) RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY —LOW DENSITY (SPECIFIC PLAN)

Guadalupe Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Guadalupe

§ 18.21.010. Specific plan.

A final specific plan for the Point Sal Dunes residential development dated January 8, 1990 has been approved by the City Council. A final specific plan for the DJ Farms project dated September 27, 1993 has been approved by the City Council and amended on June 12, 2018 along with a Memorandum of Agreement, dated June 6, 2018, which regulates driveway parking on certain parcels of Lot 4 (FM 29,062). Future development in this zoning district must be consistent with the approved and adopted specific plan, unless the specific plan is amended as required by State law. (Ord. 90-296 §3; Ord. 93-324 §1; Ord. 2018-476 §4)

§ 18.21.020. Lot sizes.

Lot sizes shall be a minimum of 6,000 square feet. Lot sizes for the DJ Farms project are contained in the adopted and approved DJ Farms specific plan. (Ord. 90-296 §3; Ord. 93-324 §1)

§ 18.21.030. Setbacks.

  • A. Lot setbacks shall be as follows:

    1. Front: 15 feet.

    2. Side yard: 5 feet.

    3. Rear: 15 feet.

  • B. Setbacks for the DJ Farms specific plan are contained in the adopted and approved DJ Farms specific plan.

  • (Ord. 93-324 §1)

§ 18.21.031. Uses permitted in the rear yard setback.

The uses permitted in the rear yard setback are limited to the following:

  • A. A patio cover, as defined by the Uniform Building Code, may be constructed in the rear yard setback. The patio cover must be a minimum of 5 feet from the rear of the property line as required by the Uniform Building Code.

  • B. Where the patio cover is visible from a public street, the structure must have a tile roof or other roof as may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.

  • C. No second floor balconies or room additions are permitted in the rear yard setback.

  • D. A minimum of 60% of the rear yard area shall be retained for landscaping. Storage of RVs, boats, trailers and other vehicles shall be stored on a paved surface for which zoning clearance is required.

  • (Ord. 92-310 §1; Ord. 2018-468 §1)

§ 18.21.032. Projection into yards.

Eaves, fireplaces and other minor architectural features shall not project more than 2 feet into the required yard setback.

(Ord. 92-310 §1)

§ 18.21.040. Permitted uses.

Permitted uses are limited to those outlined in the adopted specific plan, and short-term rentals as permitted by Sections 18.55.030 and 18.55.040 . For the DJ Farms specific plan, schools and public parks are permitted.

(Ord. 93-324 §1; Ord. 2022-497 §4)

§ 18.21.050. Architectural character.

Residential single-family development shall be designed in a California/Spanish-Mediterranean style with California style tile roof consistent with the elevations and description shown in the adopted and approved specific plan for the Point Sal Dunes development. (Ord. 90-296 §3; Ord. 93-324 §1)

§ 18.21.060. Landscaping.

All front yards shall be landscaped and maintained and street trees placed consistent with the City's street tree plan, and consistent with the approved specific plan. (Ord. 90-296 §3; Ord. 93-324 §1)

§ 18.21.070. Limitation on use.

Development within the Point Sal Dunes specific plan area is limited to residential single-family. No other development is permitted unless the specific plan is amended as required by State law. (Ord. 90-296 §3; Ord. 93-324 §1)

§ 18.21.080. Public improvements and utilities.

The public improvements including streets, drainage improvements, water and sewer services and utilities must be provided consistent with the adopted and approved specific plan. If future projects require the incremental extension of services, such improvements must be provided consistent with the phasing plan contained in the specific plan. (Ord. 90-296 §3)

§ 18.21.090. Environmental mitigation measures.

All mitigation measures contained in the Final EIR, as certified and approved by the City Council, shall be incorporated into the design of future projects. (Ord. 90-296 §3)

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Contents — Guadalupe Zoning Code
Guadalupe Zoning Code
  1. Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 18.08 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 18.12 — ADMINISTRATION
    4. Chapter 18.15 — ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    5. Chapter 18.16 — ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS
    6. Chapter 18.18 — SP, SPECIFIC PLAN COMBINING DISTRICT
    7. Chapter 18.20 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY (LOW-DENSITY) RESIDENTIAL DI…
    8. Chapter 18.21 — R-1 (SP) RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY —LOW DENSIT…
    9. Chapter 18.24 — R-1-M SINGLE-FAMILY (MEDIUMDENSITY) RESIDENTIA…
    10. Chapter 18.28 — R-2 MULTIPLE DWELLING (MEDIUMDENSITY) RESIDENT…
    11. Chapter 18.32 — R-3 MULTIPLE DWELLING (HIGHDENSITY) RESIDENTIA…
    12. Chapter 18.33 — PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 18.34 — C-S, COMMERCIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 18.35 — MIX, MIXED-USE DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 18.36 — G-C, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 18.37 — GENERAL STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT IND…
    17. Chapter 18.38 — C-N, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 18.40 — M-C, INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 18.42 — (RESERVED)
    20. Chapter 18.44 — G-I, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 18.46 — (RESERVED)
    22. Chapter 18.48 — OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 18.49 — PF, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONE D…
    24. Chapter 18.50 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    25. Chapter 18.51 — SIGNS
    26. Chapter 18.52 — DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
    27. Chapter 18.53 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    28. Chapter 18.54 — DENSITY BONUS
    29. Chapter 18.55 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
    30. Chapter 18.56 — TEMPORARY OR MOBILE STRUCTURES
    31. Chapter 18.57 — MOBILE OFFICES
    32. Chapter 18.58 — ABOVE-GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS
    33. Chapter 18.60 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    34. Chapter 18.64 — LANDSCAPING
    35. Chapter 18.68 — NONCONFORMING USES
    36. Chapter 18.72 — CONDITIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS AND VAR…
    37. Chapter 18.73 — DESIGN REVIEW
    38. Chapter 18.75 — EMPLOYEE HOUSING
    39. Chapter 18.76 — AMENDMENTS
    40. Chapter 18.80 — APPEALS
    41. Chapter 18.84 — ENFORCEMENT

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