Title 18 — Zoning

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

Guadalupe Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 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)