Hawthorne Zoning Code Ch. 17.16 R-2 Medium Density Residential Classification

The principal objective and purpose to be served by this classification and its application are to permit a limited increase in population density in those areas to which this classification applies by permitting two-family dwelling units on a lot while, at the same time, by means of the standards and requirements set forth herein, maintaining a desirable family living environment by establishing a minimum lot area, lot dimensions, yards, setbacks, and open spaces proportionate to the size of the lot. A related consideration for the city in establishing these standards and requirements is to more efficiently and economically design, install, and maintain public service facilities in terms of size and capacity to adequately and permanently meet the needs resulting from the intensity of land use allowed in this zoning classification. (Ord. 1894 § 21, 2007)

All uses and structures in the R-2 Medium Density Residential classification shall comply with the standards and requirements of the table below.

HAWTHORNE CODE

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Table of Uses and General Standards for R-2 Zone1
Minimum
Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Open
Minimum Minimum Minimum Front Side Setback Rear Lot Building Space Per
Lot Size Lot Width Lot Depth Setback2 Interior3/Street4 Setback5 Coverage Height6 Unit
Uses permitted in R-1 subject to R-1 standards See 17.14
Two-family dwelling (duplex) 7,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 225 1,000
Planned unit development (min. 3 units)(CUP) 3,630/unit 50 100 15 5/10 5 75% 22 5007
Lodging and boarding houses 8,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 12 500
Employee housing
Residential care facility, small
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in this zone.
Supportive housing
Transitional housing

CUP = Conditional Use Permit required; - = Not Applicable

Notes:

• 1 Units are feet except lot size and open space, which are square feet.

• 2 For garage facing street, minimum setback of 18 feet required.

• 3 Side setback is 10% of lot width up to 5 feet, but not less than 3.5 feet.

• 4 Side yard adjacent to a street shall have a minimum width of 20% of lot width, up to 10 feet.

• 5 On through lots the rear setback shall be the same as required for front setback.

• 6 Twelve feet maximum on lots less than 40 feet average width and less than 5,000 square feet.

• 7 Not more than 50% may be private open space.

Marijuana cultivation, marijuana processing, marijuana delivery, except as authorized in Section 17.90.070, and marijuana dispensaries, except where the city is prohibited by federal or state law from enacting a prohibition on any such activity.

(Ord. 2106 § 4, 2016; Ord. 2148 § 6, 2017)