24.03.120 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: R ZONES

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B. Special Requirements (continued)

  1. Flag Jots shall meet the minimum lot width requirement at the termination of the flag except for the RC and RA zones. (See example below).

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  1. The flaq portion of a flaq lot shall not be counted toward the minimum Jot area requirement.

  2. Lot coverage shall include all buildings, structures and accessory buildings and structures. Patio covers, open on three sides, pools, spas and freestanding open air gazebos and patios shall not count toward the lot coverage requirement.

  3. For public and semi-public buildings and uses a minimum of fifty (50) feet landscaped setback shall be maintained from any single family zone.

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  1. In R€_ and RA Zones, any building exceeding fifteen (15} feet in height shal] maintain a minimum setback of fifty (50) feet from any single family zone; and buildings Jess than fifteen (15) feet in height shall maintain a minimum setback of twenty-five (25) feet from any single family Zone.

  2. Conversions of existing garages into habitable space is. permitted permitted only when replaced with the equivalent covered parking that was provided at the

time ‘the dwelling was constructed._

9, A 2 car carport shall be permitted to be constructed within the front yard setback for those homes which have no covered parking existing. Planning Commission and/or Council approval is not required.

24.03.130 . PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: R ZONES

  1. Conversions of existing garages into habitable space is. permitted permitted only when replaced with the equivalent covered parking that was provided at the

time ‘the dwelling was constructed._

  • A. In_all_ R Zones, the following performance standards shall] be met:

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  1. Air conditioners, antennas, heating, cooling ventilating equipment and all other mechanical, lighting or electrical devices shall be so operated they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents and shall be screened, shielded and/or sound buffered from surrounding properties and streets. All equipment shall be installed and operated in accordance with all other applicable Ordinances. Heights of said equipment shal] not exceed the required height of the zone in which they are located.

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24.03.130 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

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R ZONES (continued)

  1. Required front and street side yards shal] be landscaped and shall consist predominantly of trees, plant materials, ground cover and decorative rocks, except for necessary walks, drives and fences.

  2. For second single family located on the same lot as an existing single Family dwelling the following standards must be met:

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  • a. The unit is not intended for sale and may be rented. b, The lot is zoned residential (any "R" zone). Cc. The lot contains an existing single-family dwelling. d. The second unit is either attached to the existing dwelling and located within the living area of the existing dwelling...or... detached from the existing dwelling and located on the same lot as: the existing dwelling.

  • Q. Any increase in the floor area of an attached second unit shall not f. Theexceedtotal15% areaof theof existingfloor arealivingof aarea.detached second unit shall not exceed 640 square feet. (Variance may be granted).

  • g. Any construction shall conform to height, setback, lot coverage, architectural review, site plan review, fees, charges, and other zoning requirements generally applicable to residential construction

  • h. in the zone in which the property is located. City building code requirements which apply to detached dwellings, as appropriate.

  • i. Approval by the health officer where a private sewage disposal system j- The applicant for a permit issued for a second dwelling must be an is being used, if required. 7 owner-occupant for the duration.

  • 4, All_ utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with the architectural elements of the site so as not to be exposed except where necessary. Pad-mounted transformers and/or meter box locations shall be included in the site plan with any appropriate screening treatment. Power lines and overhead cables shall be installed underground where possible.

    1. The noise level emanating from any residential use or operation shall not exceed 60 dBA CNEL for the RR, RL and R-1 zones and 65 dBA CNEL for the RC and RA zones, as the acceptable outdoor noise exposure Yevel when measured at the property line. The interior noise levels shall not exceed 45 dBA CNEL for all residential uses.
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  1. For schools, libraries, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, parks and recreation areas, the outdoor acceptable exposure level shall not exceed 70 dBA CNEL when measured at the property line.

  2. Energy Conservation buildings shall be located on the site to provide adjacent buildings adequate sunlight for solar access. Buildings shall be designed to minimize energy consumption requirements, and may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following conservation measures:

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24.03.130 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: R ZONES (continued)

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  1. Cogeneration; 2. Eave coverage for windows; 3. Double glazed windows;

  • 4, Earth berming against exterior walls; 5. Green houses; and 6. Deciduous shade trees. 7. All new construction and remodeling shall be preplumbed for solar hot water heating.

  • B. In the RC and RA Zones, including the conversion of apartments to condominiums where permitted by Section 24.03.110A 7c, the following performance standards shall be met:

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  1. Masonry walls six (6) feet in height, from the highest finished grade, shall be required on the rear and side property lines. No walls are required on street side yards unless needed for noise attenuation and/or privacy.

  2. Where a lot fronts on more than one street it shall be considered to have multiple frontages and be required to meet the front yard setback requirement on all street frontages.

  3. When a RC and/or RA lot is adjacent to any single family zone, a minimum of fifteen (15) feet of landscaping shall be maintained on the RC and/or RA lot between such uses.

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  1. A minimum of two hundred (200) square feet of private open area per ground floor unit shall be provided and a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) Square feet of private open space for units contained wholly on the second story shall be provided.

  2. A minimum of two hundred fifty (250) cubic feet of lockable, enclosed storage per unit shall be provided in the garage or carport area; substitutions may be approved by the Planning Director.

  3. waivedThe followingby the recreationPlanning Director:facilities shall be providedat a minimum unless

    • a. Landscaped park like quiet area; b. Childrens play area; Cc. Family picnic area; and d. Swimming pool with cabana or patio cover.

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