Chapter 17.02 — RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS — Live Oak, Sutter County Zoning Code

§ 17.02.010. Purpose of the residential zone districts. ¶

The purposes of the residential zone districts are as follows:

A. Low Density Residential (R-1) Zone District. Applied to traditional suburban neighborhoods, primarily consisting of detached single-family residences and uses compatible with single-family uses. This zone district can be applied throughout the City where low density residential uses are deemed appropriate. The R-1 Zone District is consistent with the Low Density Residential General Plan designation.
B. Small Lot Residential (R-2) Zone District. Provides areas similar to the R-1 Zone District but also allows for smaller single-family lots and duplexes. It also allows uses compatible with these residential uses. This zone district is primarily utilized around and within areas designated by the General Plan as a Neighborhood Center or Civic Centers. The R-2 Zone District is also consistent with the Small Lot Residential General Plan designation.
C. Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zone District. Allows higher density single-family residential development, duplexes, attached townhouses and garden apartments. This zone district is primarily located within areas designated by the General Plan as a Neighborhood Center or Civic Center. The R-3 Zone District is also consistent with the Medium Density Residential General Plan designation.
D. Multiple-Family Residential (R-4) Zone District. Provides for the highest density residential uses with a level of standards conducive to providing a suitable living environment to those living in multiple-family residences, as well as uses compatible with multiple-family neighborhoods. This zone district is primarily located within areas designated by the General Plan as a Neighborhood Center or Civic Center. The R-4 Zone District is also consistent with the High Density Residential General Plan designation.
(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

§ 17.02.020. Allowed uses and permit requirements. ¶

Table 17.02.020 identifies the uses of land allowed by each of the residential zone districts. The last column of the table identifies a section of this title that references additional land use regulations or development standards that are applicable to that use. The applicable permit requirements for each use are established by the letter designations as follows:

Legend

"P" Designates a permitted use. New development requires a development plan review which is a ministerial staff review process that ensures compliance with all City development standards, pursuant to Section 17.35.010 .
"ZC" Designates that a zoning clearance is needed, which is a ministerial staff review, pursuant to Section 17.35.020 .
"U" Designates that a use permit is required, pursuant to Section 17.35.030 .
Blank Not an allowable use in that zone district.

Table 17.02.020: Allowed Uses	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts
		Zone District			Specifc Use Criteria
Land Use	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4
Residential Uses
Single-family residence	P	P	P
Two-family residence, half-plex		P	P
Multiple-family residence			P	P
Table 17.02.020: Allowed Uses	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts
---	---	---	---	---	---
		Zone District			Specifc Use Criteria
Land Use	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4
Group residence			P	P
Condominium	U	U	P	P
Manufactured home	ZC	ZC	ZC		§17.15.060
Manufactured home park			U		§17.15.090
Second residence	ZC	P	P		§17.15.050
Residential care home (small)	P	P	P	P
Residential care home (large)	P	P	P	P
Apartment hotel			U	P
Stock cooperative residence			P	P
Boarding house			P	P
Emergency shelter			P	P
Transitional housing			P	P
Farmworker housing			P	P
Residential Accessory Uses
Home occupation	ZC	ZC	ZC	ZC	§17.15.070
Day care home (small & large)	P	P	P	P
Residential accessory structures	P	P	P	P	§17.15.030
Keeping of animals	P	P	P	P	§ 17.15.010
Swimming pool/spa	P	P	P	P	§ 17.22.030.B
Garage/yard sales	P	P	P	P	§5.60.020
Guest house	P	P	P		§17.15.030
Attached patio cover	P	P	P	P	§17.15.040
Medical marijuana cultivation					Ch.17.17
Nonresidential Uses
Agricultural uses (over 2 acres) 1	P	P	P	P
Bed and breakfast inn	U	U	U	U
Place of religious worship	U	U	U	U	§17.15.100
Day care center	U	U	U	U
Golf course/country club	U	U	U	U
Parking for an off-site use	U	U	U	U	§17.15.110
Professional offces			U	U
Hospital			U	U
Neighborhood retail store		U	U	U
Parks	P	P	P	P
Public buildings and facilities	U	U	U	U
Cemetery	U	U	U	U
Senior congregate care facility		U	P	P
Table 17.02.020: Allowed Uses	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts	and Permit Requirements for Residential Zone Districts
---	---	---	---	---	---
		Zone District			Specifc Use Criteria
Land Use	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4
Skilled nursing/intermediate care facility			U	U
Model home	ZC	ZC	ZC	ZC	§17.15.080
Clubs and lodges			U	U
Parking for an off-site use	U	U	U	U

Note:

1 Large farm animals shall not exceed 2 per acre. Buildings housing farm animals must be a minimum of 50 feet from neighboring residence.

(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010; Ord. 538 § 1, 2011)

§ 17.02.030. R-1 Zone District development standards. ¶

Table 17.02.030: R-1 Zone District Development Standards	Table 17.02.030: R-1 Zone District Development Standards
Minimum and maximum density	New residential development must be within the gross density range of 2 to 6 residences per acre.
Minimum lot size	6,000 square feet; 6,500 square feet for corner lots. If approved by the Planning Commission, the minimum lot size can be reduced to 5,000 square feet, 5,500 square feet for corner lots. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.20.
Minimum lot width	50 feet; 55 feet for corner lots. Cul-de-sac lots may be 40 feet if the width is at least 50 feet at the rear of the front yard. Exceptions for fag lots are provided in §17.20.020.
Maximum percentage lot coverage (includes residence(s) and garage)	45% for single story and 40% for 2 stories.
Minimum yards	Front yard:15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Interior side yard:5 feet. Except that for any public building, church or other nonresidential building, the yard shall be 15 feet when adjoining any lot for which a residence is permitted. Street side yard:15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Rear yard:20 feet or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.22.
Maximum building height	2 stories, not to exceed 30 feet. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.23.
Public improvements	See Ch.17.21.
Fences, walls, hedges, intersection visibility	See Ch.17.24.
Off-street parking and loading	See Ch.17.25.
Exterior lighting	See Ch.17.26.
Table 17.02.030: R-1 Zone District Development Standards	Table 17.02.030: R-1 Zone District Development Standards
---	---
Required landscaping	See Ch.17.27.
Signs	See Ch.17.28.
Trash enclosures	See Ch.17.29.
Screened mechanical equipment	See Ch.17.30.

(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010; Ord. 540 § 1, 2011)

§ 17.02.040. R-2 Zone District development standards. ¶

Table 17.02.040: R-2 Zone District Development Standards	Table 17.02.040: R-2 Zone District Development Standards
Minimum and maximum density	New development must be within the gross density range of 4 to 10 residences per acre.
Minimum lot size	Single-family residence:3,500 square feet; 4,000 square feet for corner lots. Two-family residences:7,000 square feet; 7,500 square feet for corner lots (half-plex lots may be half the minimum). Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.20.
Minimum lot width	Single-family residence:35 feet; 40 feet for corner lots. Two-family residence:70 feet; 85 feet for corner lots; half-plex lots may be half the minimum. Exceptions for fag lots are provided in §17.20.020.
Maximum percentage lot coverage (includes residence(s) and garage(s))	50% for single story; 45% for 2 stories.
Minimum yards	Front yard:15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Interior side yard:5 feet. Except that for any public building, church or other nonresidential building, the yard shall be 15 feet when adjoining any lot for which a residence is permitted. Street side yard:15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Rear yard:20 feet or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.22.
Maximum building height	2 stories, not to exceed 30 feet. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.23.
Public improvements	See Ch.17.21.
Fences, walls, hedges and intersection visibility	See Ch.17.24.
Off-street parking and loading	See Ch.17.25.
Exterior lighting	See Ch.17.26.
Required landscaping	See Ch.17.27.
Signs	See Ch.17.28.
Trash enclosures	See Ch.17.29.
Screened mechanical equipment	See Ch.17.30.

(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

§ 17.02.050. R-3 Zone District development standards. ¶

Table 17.02.050: R-3 Zone District Development Standards	Table 17.02.050: R-3 Zone District Development Standards
Minimum and maximum density	New development must be within the gross density range of 8 to 15 residences per acre.
Minimum lot size	Single-family residence:2,500 square feet; 3,000 square feet for corner lots. Two-family residences:5,000 square feet; 5,500 square feet for corner lots (half-plex lots may be half the minimum). Multiple-family residence and other uses:10,000 square feet. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.20.
Minimum lot width	Single-family residence:30 feet. Two-family residence:60 feet; 70 feet for corner lots; half-plex lots may be half the minimum. Multiple-family residence and other uses:100 feet. Exceptions for fag lots are provided in §17.20.020.
Maximum percentage lot coverage (includes residences)	60%.
Minimum yards	Front yard:15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Interior side yard:5 feet. Except that for any public building, church or other nonresidential building, the yard shall be 15 feet when adjoining any lot for which a residence is permitted. Street side yard:15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Rear yard:20 feet or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.22.
Maximum building height	Within 25 feet of an R-1 District:2 stories not to exceed 30 feet. Within 25 to 35 feet of an R-1 District:3 stories, not to exceed 40 feet. Otherwise:4 stories, not to exceed 50 feet. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.23.
Minimum distance between buildings	Building front to any building side or rear: 20 feet. All others: 10 feet.
Open space/recreation areas (applicable to multiple-family development only) 1	100 square feet per residential unit, unless equivalent open space is provided as part of the design within a Civic Zone District.
Walkways	Internal walkways shall link residential units with recreational and other internal facilities as well as other residential units.
Storage facilities, accessory buildings	Cannot be located within required yard areas.
Public improvements	See Ch.17.21.

Table 17.02.050: R-3 Zone District Development Standards

Table 17.02.050: R-3 Zone District Development Standards	Table 17.02.050: R-3 Zone District Development Standards
Fences, walls, hedges and intersection visibility	See Ch.17.24.
Off-street parking and loading	See Ch.17.25.
Exterior lighting	See Ch.17.26.
Required landscaping	See Ch.17.27.
Signs	See Ch.17.28.
Trash enclosures	See Ch.17.29.
Screened mechanical equipment	See Ch.17.30.

Note:

1 Open space/recreation criteria:
a. Areas that may be included are private or common patios, decks, balconies, recreation rooms, roof areas designed to accommodate a leisure activity, swimming pool/spa areas and other types of landscaped recreation or leisure areas. To qualify as open space/recreation area the space must be a minimum of 6 feet by 10 feet.
- b. Areas that do not qualify are front and street side yards, driveways, parking areas and associated landscaping, clothes drying areas, walkways between buildings and entryways.
(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

§ 17.02.060. R-4 Zone District development standards. ¶

Table 17.02.060: R-4 Zone District Development Standards	Table 17.02.060: R-4 Zone District Development Standards
Minimum and maximum density	New development must be within the gross density range of 15 to 25 residences per acre.
Minimum lot size	10,000 square feet. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.20.
Minimum lot width	100 feet. Exceptions for fag lots are provided in §17.20.020.
Maximum percentage lot coverage (includes residences)	75%.
Minimum yards	Front yard:15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Interior side yard:5 feet. Except that for any public building, church or other nonresidential building, the yard shall be 15 feet when adjoining any lot for which a residence is permitted. Street side yard:15 feet from back of sidewalk, except that garage entrances must be 20 feet. Rear yard:20 feet or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less. Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.22.
Maximum building height	Within 25 feet of an R-1 District:2 stories not to exceed 30 feet. Within 25 to 35 feet of an R-1 District:3 stories, not to exceed 40 feet. Otherwise:4 stories, not to exceed 50 feet.
Table 17.02.060: R-4 Zone District Development Standards	Table 17.02.060: R-4 Zone District Development Standards
---	---
	Other criteria and exceptions are provided in Ch.17.23.
Minimum distance between buildings	Building front to any building side or rear:20 feet. All others: 10 feet.
Open space/recreation areasa 1	100 square feet per residential unit, unless equivalent open space is provided as part of the design within a Civic Zone District.
Walkways	Internal walkways shall link residential units with recreational and other internal facilities as well as other residential units.
Storage facilities, accessory buildings	Cannot be located within required yard areas.
Public improvements	See Ch.17.21.
Fences, walls, hedges and intersection visibility	See Ch.17.24.
Off-street parking and loading	See Ch.17.25.
Exterior lighting	See Ch.17.26.
Required landscaping	See Ch.17.27.
Signs	See Ch.17.28.
Trash enclosures	See Ch.17.29.
Screened mechanical equipment	See Ch.17.30.

Note:

1 Open space/recreation criteria:
- a. Areas that may be included are private or common patios, decks, balconies, recreation rooms, roof areas designed to accommodate a leisure activity, swimming pool/spa areas and other types of landscaped recreation or leisure areas. To qualify as open space/recreation area the space must be a minimum of 6 feet by 10 feet.
- b. Areas that do not qualify are front and street side yards, driveways, parking areas and associated landscaping, clothes drying areas, walkways between buildings and entryways.
(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)