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Chapter 2-13

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

R-R – RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sections:

2-13-010 Purpose.

2-13-020 Uses permitted.

2-13-030 Accessory uses.

2-13-040 Uses permitted with conditional use permit approval.

2-13-050 Area, lot width.

2-13-060 Yard requirements.

2-13-070 Lot depth.

2-13-080 Site coverage.

2-13-090 Height regulations.

2-13-100 Other required conditions.

2-13-010 Purpose.

The purpose of the R-R district is to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life on large parcels of land. The R-R district is to be used only for rural single-family homes, appropriate agricultural uses and the community services and facilities appurtenant thereto. (Ord. 442 § 5A.10)

2-13-020 Uses permitted.

The following uses are permitted in an R-R district:

A. Single-family detached dwellings.

B. Agriculture, except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or sale of any products at retail on the premises.

C. Keeping of animals such as horses, cows and sheep in R-R-3 and R-R-5 districts.

D. Secondary dwelling units as regulated by LPZC 3-10-020. (Ord. 1691 § 4, 2003; Ord. 442 § 5A.20)

2-13-030 Accessory uses.

The following are the accessory uses permitted in an R-R district:

A. Private swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and guests.

B. Subdivision signs (Chapter 3-45 LPZC), office, sales office, equipment and material yard (LPZC 3-10310).

C. Off-street parking related to any uses permitted (Chapter 3-20 LPZC).

D. Accessory structures and buildings related to any use permitted, except home occupation (LPZC 3- 10-180).

E. Home occupations (LPZC 3-10-180).

F. Nursery schools and day care centers as provided by LPZC 3-10-330.

  • G. Signs (Chapter 3-45 LPZC). (Ord. 1302, 1989; Ord. 442 § 5A.21)

2-13-040 Uses permitted with conditional use permit approval.

The following uses are permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit in an R-R district:

A. Public and quasi-public uses set forth in LPZC 4-20-040 and other public and quasi-public uses which provide a direct service to residential areas or are otherwise related to residential activities.

B. Nursery schools and day care centers for more than six children.

  • C. Public or private stables, corrals, and riding academies, which are the primary uses.

  • D. Keeping of animals such as horses, cows and sheep in R-R-1 district.

E. Bed and breakfast uses, limited to six units per use. (Ord. 1691 § 5, 2003; Ord. 1175, 1985; Ord. 442 § 5A.22)

2-13-050 Area, lot width.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed, except where increased for conditional uses:

A. Lot Area.

  1. R-R-1: 40,000 net square feet.

  2. R-R-3: 125,000 net square feet.

  3. R-R-5: 210,000 net square feet.

  • B. Lot Width Average.

  1. R-R-1: 150 feet.

  2. R-R-3: 200 feet.

  3. R-R-5: 250 feet. (Ord. 442 § 5A.30)

2-13-060 Yard requirements.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed, except where increased for conditional uses:

A. Front Yard.

  1. R-R-1: 30 feet.

  2. R-R-3: 30 feet.

  3. R-R-5: 30 feet.

  • B. Side Yard.

  1. R-R-1: one side, 20 feet; total both sides, 45 feet.

  2. R-R-3: one side, 20 feet; total both sides, 45 feet.

  3. R-R-5: one side, 20 feet; total both sides, 45 feet.

  • C. Rear yard:

  1. R-R-1: 50 feet.

  2. R-R-3: 50 feet.

  3. R-R-5: 50 feet. (Ord. 442 § 5A.40)

2-13-070 Lot depth.

The following minimum requirement shall be observed, except where increased for conditional uses:

A. R-R-1: minimum 200 feet.

  • B. R-R-3: minimum 200 feet.

  • C. R-R-5: minimum 300 feet. (Ord. 442 § 5A.41)

2-13-080 Site coverage.

The maximum site coverage shall be 25 percent. (Ord. 442 § 5A.42)

2-13-090 Height regulations.

No principal building shall exceed 35 feet in height. (Ord. 442 § 5A.43)

2-13-100 Other required conditions.

  • A. Site plan approval is required for all conditional use permits.

  • B. Off-street parking shall be provided for each use as stated in Chapter 3-20 LPZC.

  • C. Design review approval is required for the uses listed in LPZC 2-13-040(A). (Ord. 442 § 5A.44)

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  1. Chapter 1-05 — ADOPTION, PURPOSE, AND APPLICATION OF ZONING CODE
  2. Chapter 1-05
  3. Chapter 1-10 — DEFINITIONS
  4. Chapter 1-10 — DEFINITIONS
  5. Chapter 2-01 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 2-01 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 2-04 — ZONING DISTRICT MAPS
  8. Chapter 2-04 — ZONING DISTRICT MAPS
  9. Chapter 2-07 — OS – OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
  10. Chapter 2-07
  11. Chapter 2-10 — RS – SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  12. Chapter 2-10 — RS – SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  13. Chapter 2-13 — R-R – RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 2-13
  15. Chapter 2-16 — RL – LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  16. Chapter 2-16
  17. Chapter 2-19 — RM – MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 2-19
  19. Chapter 2-22 — RH – RESIDENTIAL HIGH DISTRICT
  20. Chapter 2-22
  21. Chapter 2-25 — RG – SUBURBAN MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  22. Chapter 2-25
  23. Chapter 2-28 — R2 – DUPLEX DISTRICT
  24. Chapter 2-28
  25. Chapter 2-31 — CS – COMMERCIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
  26. Chapter 2-31
  27. Chapter 2-34 — CHS – HIGHWAY SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  28. Chapter 2-34
  29. Chapter 2-37 — CN – NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  30. Chapter 2-37 — CN – NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  31. Chapter 2-40 — CB – CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
  32. Chapter 2-40
  33. Chapter 2-43 — DSP – DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  34. Chapter 2-43
  35. Chapter 2-46 — OCA – OUTER CORE AREA DISTRICT (Repealed by Ord…
  36. Chapter 2-46 — OCA – OUTER CORE AREA DISTRICT
  37. Chapter 2-49 — CG – GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  38. Chapter 2-49
  39. Chapter 2-52 — CO – COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICT
  40. Chapter 2-52
  41. Chapter 2-55 — NM – NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
  42. Chapter 2-55
  43. Chapter 2-58 — I-1 – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  44. Chapter 2-58
  45. Chapter 2-61 — I-2 – LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  46. Chapter 2-61
  47. Chapter 2-64 — I-3 – HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  48. Chapter 2-64
  49. Chapter 2-67 — E – EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONS DISTRICT
  50. Chapter 2-67
  51. Chapter 2-70 — CP – PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
  52. Chapter 2-70
  53. Chapter 2-73 — COMBINING DISTRICTS
  54. Chapter 2-73 — COMBINING DISTRICTS
  55. Chapter 2-76 — PD – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  56. Chapter 2-76
  57. Chapter 2-79 — PD-AG – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/ AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
  58. Chapter 2-79
  59. Chapter 2-82 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT – SOUTH LIVERMORE …
  60. Chapter 2-82 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT – SOUTH LIVERMORE …
  61. Chapter 2-85 — SOUTH LIVERMORE VALLEY – AGRICULTURAL (SLV-AG)
  62. Chapter 2-85 — SOUTH LIVERMORE VALLEY – AGRICULTURAL (SLV-AG)
  63. Chapter 3-05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  64. Chapter 3-05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  65. Chapter 3 — ‑10 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
  66. Chapter 3-10 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS
  67. Chapter 3 — ‑15 MOBILE HOME PARKS
  68. Chapter 3-15 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
  69. Chapter 3 — ‑20 OFF‑STREET PARKING
  70. Chapter 3-20 — OFF-STREET PARKING
  71. Chapter 3-25 — OUTDOOR DINING AND MERCHANT DISPLAY USES – DOWN…
  72. Chapter 3-25 — OUTDOOR DINING AND MERCHANT DISPLAY USES – DOWN…
  73. Chapter 3-30 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  74. Chapter 3-30 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  75. Chapter 3-35 — OFF-SITE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
  76. Chapter 3-35
  77. Chapter 3-40 — OUTDOOR STORAGE AND OUTDOOR SALES DISPLAYS
  78. Chapter 3-40 — OUTDOOR STORAGE AND OUTDOOR SALES DISPLAYS
  79. Chapter 3-45 — SIGNS
  80. Chapter 3-45 — SIGNS
  81. Chapter 3-50 — RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
  82. Chapter 3-50 — RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
  83. Chapter 3-60 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTAINER ENCLOSURES
  84. Chapter 3-60 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTAINER ENCLOSURES
  85. Chapter 4-05 — ZONING USE PERMITS
  86. Chapter 4-05 — ZONING USE PERMITS
  87. Chapter 4-10 — SITE PLAN APPROVAL
  88. Chapter 4-10
  89. Chapter 4-15 — VARIANCE PERMITS
  90. Chapter 4-15 — VARIANCE PERMITS
  91. Chapter 4-20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  92. Chapter 4-20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  93. Chapter 4-25 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  94. Chapter 4-25 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  95. Chapter 5-05 — RESPONSIBILITY AND PROCEDURES
  96. Chapter 5-05 — RESPONSIBILITY AND PROCEDURES
  97. Chapter 5-10 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS APPROVAL
  98. Chapter 5-10 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS APPROVAL
  99. Chapter 5-15 — APPEAL
  100. Chapter 5-15 — APPEAL
  101. Chapter 5-20 — AMENDMENT
  102. Chapter 5-20 — AMENDMENT
  103. Chapter 6-05 — INTERPRETATION
  104. Chapter 6-05 — INTERPRETATION
  105. Chapter 6-10 — ENFORCEMENT
  106. Chapter 6-10 — ENFORCEMENT
  107. Chapter 6-15 — PENALTIES
  108. Chapter 6-15 — PENALTIES

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