Division 4 — R-1 OR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

Sec. 29.40.380. - Intent.

The R-1 zone provides a means to create the best possible location and development standards for singlefamily dwellings, assure adequate light, air privacy and open space for each dwelling, minimize traffic and parking congestion, and reduce hazards from encroachment of industry and commercial activity.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.26.010, 6-7-76)

Sec. 29.40.385. - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in a R-1 or single-family residential zone:

(1)

Single-family dwelling, provided that there is not more than one (1) principal residential structure on a lot.

(2)

Raising of trees, vegetables and horticultural specialties, but not including commercial greenhouses, retail nurseries, or storage of landscaping equipment, products or supplies for commercial uses.

(3)

Family daycare home.

(4)

Residential care facility, small family home.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.26.020, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77; Ord. No. 2306, § I, 4-21-20)

Sec. 29.40.390. - Conditional uses.

In addition to the activities authorized by section 29.40.385, the activities listed in the table in section 29.20.185 are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.26.030, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77)

Sec. 29.40.395. - Lot area.

An ordinance zoning property R-1 must set one (1) of the following minimum lot areas (square feet):

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.26.040, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1571, 3-7-83)

Sec. 29.40.400. - Lot frontage and depth.

The following are the frontage and depth requirements for lots in the R-1 or single-family residential zone:

(1)

The minimum frontage for a lot on a cul-de-sac bulb is thirty (30) feet and the minimum width is sixty (60) feet.

(2)

The minimum depth of lots facing or backing on freeways, arterials, railroad rights-of-way, schools or parks is one hundred twenty-five (125) feet.

(3)

The frontage for lots on the outside of a street curve with a deflection angle of seventy-five (75) degrees or more may be reduced to as low as thirty (30) feet dependent on the radius of curvature.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.26.050, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1328, 8-2-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76; Ord. No. 1349, 3-2177; Ord. No. 1571, 3-7-83)

Sec. 29.40.405. - Yards.

(a)

Minimum front, side and rear yards in a R-1 or single-family residential zone shall be as follows:

(b)

Where an entire side of a block is being developed at one (1) time, the minimum front yard requirements may be reduced by five (5) feet to create a staggered building line, provided the average of the front yards equals the requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.26.060, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1328, 8-2-76; Ord. No. 1571, 3-7-83)

Sec. 29.40.410. - Height.

The maximum height of any principal building in a R-1 or single-family residential zone is thirty (30) feet. The height shall be measured as provided in section 29.40.045 and is subject to the exception listed in section 29.10.090.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.26.070, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76; Ord. No. 1450, 12-3-79)

Sec. 29.40.415. - Lot area coverage.

Maximum building coverage on a lot in a R-1 or single-family residential zone, including any type of accessory building, is forty (40) percent.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.26.080, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76)

Secs. 29.40.420—29.40.500. - Reserved. DIVISION 5. - R-D OR DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL ZONE

Sec. 29.40.505. - Intent.

The R-D zone provides low density multiple dwelling areas compatible with single-family dwelling areas and with development standards assuring those amenities provided for in the single-family residential zone.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.30.010, 6-7-76)

Sec. 29.40.510. - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in a R-D or duplex residential zone:

(1)

Single-family dwelling.

(2)

Two-family dwelling.

(3)

Family daycare home.

(4)

Residential care facility, small family home.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.30.020, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77; Ord. No. 2306, § I, 4-21-20)

Sec. 29.40.515. - Conditional uses.

In addition to the activities authorized by section 29.40.510, the activities listed in the table in section 29.20.185 are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.30.030, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77)

Sec. 29.40.520. - Lot area.

The minimum lot area in the R-D or duplex residential zone is eight thousand (8,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.30.040, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1349, 3-21-77)

Sec. 29.40.525. - Lot frontage and depth.

The following are the frontage and depth requirements for lots in a R-D or duplex residential zone:

(1)

The minimum lot frontage for interior lots is sixty (60) feet and for corner lots is eighty (80) feet. The minimum lot depth is one hundred (100) feet.

(2)

The minimum frontage for a lot on a cul-de-sac bulb is thirty (30) feet and the minimum lot width is sixty (60) feet.

(3)

The minimum depth of lots facing or backing on freeways, arterials, railroad rights-of-way, schools or parks is one hundred twenty-five (125) feet.

(4)

The frontage for lots on the outside of a street curve with a deflection angle of seventy-five (75) degrees or more may be reduced to as low as thirty (30) feet dependent on the radius of curvature.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.30.050, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1328, 8-2-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76; Ord. No. 1349, 3-21-77)

Sec. 29.40.530. - Yards.

Minimum front, side and rear yards in a R-D or duplex residential zone shall be as follows:

(1)

Front .....25 feet

(2)

Side .....8 feet

(3)

Rear .....20 feet

(4)

Side abutting street .....15 feet

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.30.060, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76)

Sec. 29.40.535. - Height.

The maximum height of any principal building in a R-D or duplex residential zone is thirty (30) feet. The height shall be measured as provided in section 29.40.045 and is subject to the exception listed in section 29.10.090.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.30.070, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76; Ord. No. 1450, 12-3-79)

Sec. 29.40.540. - Lot area coverage.

Maximum building coverage on a lot in a R-D or duplex residential zone, including any type of accessory building, is forty (40) percent.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.30.080, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76)

Secs. 29.40.545—29.40.600. - Reserved. DIVISION 6. - R-M OR MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

Sec. 29.40.605. - Intent.

The R-M (multiple-family residential) zone applies to areas served by streets and other public improvements and services which are generally sufficient to sustain multiple residential development, and where the highest and best use of the subject property and surrounding properties is multiple residential. The R-M zone is the major multiple residential zoning district in the Town and is designed to allow various density ranges with actual specific density to be determined by the deciding body, depending on the particular characteristics of specific parcels, the uses surrounding them and the design of the development proposed.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.010, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1375, 11-21-77)

Sec. 29.40.610. - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in a R-M or multiple-family residential zone:

(1)

Single-family dwelling.

(2)

Two-family dwelling.

(3)

Family daycare home.

(4)

Residential care facility, small family home.

(5)

Multi-family dwelling.

(6)

Transitional Housing facility as defined by Health and Safety Code section 50675.2

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.020, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77; Ord. No. 2222, § II(Exh. A), 10-21-13; Ord. No. 2306, § I, 4-21-20)

Sec. 29.40.615. - Conditional uses.

In addition to the activities authorized by section 29.10.610, the activities listed in the table in section 29.20.185 are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.030, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77; Ord. No. 2149, § I, 5-1-06)

Minimum lot width in a R-M or multiple-family residential zone is sixty (60) feet.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.040, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76)

Sec. 29.40.625. - Lot area.

The minimum lot area in the R-M or multiple-family residential zone is eight thousand (8,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.050, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1349, 3-21-77)

Sec. 29.40.630. - Density.

An ordinance zoning property R-M must set one (1) of the following density ranges in terms of dwelling units:

(1)

R-M: 5-12 (five (5) to twelve (12) dwelling units per net acre).

(2)

R-M: 5-20 (five (5) to twenty (20) dwelling units per net acre).

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.060, 6-7-76)

Sec. 29.40.635. - Density, findings.

The specific density for each building site in a R-M or multiple-family residential zone shall be determined by the deciding body when issuing the conditional use permit. The determination shall be accompanied by findings that the density prescribed:

(1)

Will be adequately accommodated by streets serving the development either in their existing configuration or a configuration which is intended to be created in the immediate future and that the development will not overburden existing streets or other public improvements such that the provision of public services to the general areas will not be impaired.

(2)

That the architectural design of the development, the site planning therefor, and the characteristics of the lot, including its shape, area, topography, vegetation and existing structure will be such that adjacent properties will not be adversely affected.

(3)

That individual dwelling units will be serviced by light, air, off-street parking, open space, privacy and other such amenities which are normally incident to well-designed residential development.

(4)

Any multiple residential development existing on the date this zone classification is applied thereto, the density of which does not exceed the maximum limit for this zone, shall be deemed by operation of law to have had its density approved pursuant to the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.070, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1375, 11-21-77)

Sec. 29.40.640. - Location of buildings and courts.

The following are the location restrictions for buildings and lots in a R-M or multiple-family residential zone:

(1)

The minimum distance between main buildings is twenty-four (24) feet; provided, that there shall be at least forty (40) feet between any wall of a main building containing living room windows and any other wall of a main building.

(2)

Courts shall have a minimum of twenty (20) feet between opposing walls; provided that if one (1) of the opposing walls contains:

a.

Living room windows, the minimum distance between such opposing walls is forty (40) feet.

b.

Bedroom windows, the minimum distance between such opposing walls is twenty-four (24) feet.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.080, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76)

Sec. 29.40.645. - Yards.

Minimum front, side and rear yards in a R-M or multiple-family residential zone shall be as follows:

(1)

Front .....25 feet

(2)

Rear .....20 feet

(3)

Side, single-family and two-family dwellings .....8 feet

(4)

Side, multiple-family dwellings .....10 feet

Provided that if the wall facing the side yard contains:

a.

Bedroom windows .....12 feet

b.

Living room windows .....20 feet

(5)

Side abutting street .....20 feet

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.090, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76; Ord. No. 1407, 10-16-78) Sec. 29.40.650. - Height.

The maximum height of any principal building in a R-M or multiple-family residential zone is thirty (30) feet, except when the building has below grade parking the maximum is thirty-five (35) feet. The height shall be measured as provided in section 29.40.045 and is subject to the exception listed in section 29.10.090.

• (Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.100, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76; Ord. No. 1450, 12-3-79; Ord. No. 2264, § I, 11 7-17)

Sec. 29.40.655. - Lot area coverage.

Maximum building coverage on a lot in a R-M or multiple-family residential zone, including any type of accessory building, is forty (40) percent.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.110, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76)

Sec. 29.40.660. - Recreational open space for multiple-family dwellings.

(1)

Private open space. Each ground floor dwelling unit shall have a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) square feet of outdoor usable open space in the form of a single enclosed patio or deck located essentially at the level of the main living area. Each dwelling unit above the ground floor shall have sixty (60) square feet of outdoor usable open space in the form of a balcony. Where multiple balconies are provided for a single unit, the 60-square foot minimum can be an aggregate of all balconies, provided each balcony meets the requirements for minimum horizontal dimensions. For purposes of this section, a multiple floor unit with the lower floor on the ground level can choose to either provide one hundred and twenty (120) square feet of open space in the form of a single enclosed patio or deck or provide sixty (60) square feet of open space in the form of a balcony. The minimum horizontal dimension is six (6) feet in any direction. The minimum vertical clearance required is eight (8) feet. Private recreation space shall be directly accessible from the residential unit. Private open space shall be suitably screened for the privacy of the occupant. Location and screening is subject to review by the deciding body.

(2)

Community recreation space. The minimum dimensions are ten (10) feet by six (6) feet. A minimum of sixty (60) percent of the community recreation space shall be open to the sky and free of permanent solid-roofed weather protection structures. Community recreation space shall provide shading for a minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the community recreation space by either trees or structures, such as awnings, canopies, umbrellas, or a trellis. Tree shading shall be calculated by using the diameter of the tree crown at fifteen (15) years maturity. Shading from other built structures shall be calculated by using the surface area of the overhead feature.

i.

Community recreation space shall be provided in Residential Mixed-Use developments at a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet per residential unit plus a minimum of two (2) percent of the non-residential square footage.

ii.

Community recreation space shall be provided in multi-family residential development projects at a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet per residential unit.

iii.

A project with four (4) or fewer residential units is exempt from community recreation space requirements.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.32.120, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1375, 11-21-77; Ord. No. 2370, § VII, 2-4-25)

Secs. 29.40.665—29.40.710. - Reserved.

DIVISION 7. - R-1D OR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN ZONE

Sec. 29.40.715. - Application.

The R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone should be applied to areas generally developed in the late 1800's and early 1900's that are adjacent to the central business district.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.010, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

Sec. 29.40.720. - Intent.

The R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone is intended to provide for the preservation and rehabilitation of architecturally and historically valuable structures and neighborhoods by assuring adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, minimize traffic and parking congestion, and reduce hazards from encroachment of industry and commercial activity. The zone also allows the continued use of multiple-family dwellings that lawfully existed at the time the property is rezoned to R-1D.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.020, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

Sec. 29.40.725. - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in a R-1D or multiple-family residential downtown zone:

(1)

Single-family dwelling, provided that there is not more than one (1) principal residential structure on a lot.

(2)

Two-family dwelling, provided that there is not more than one (1) principal residential structure on a lot.

(3)

Family daycare home.

(4)

Residential care facility, small family home.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.030, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81; Ord. No. 2306, § I, 4-21-20)

Sec. 29.40.730. - Conditional uses.

In addition to the activities authorized by section 29.40.725, the activities listed in the table in section 29.20.185 are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.040, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

Sec. 29.40.735. - Lot area.

The minimum lot area for a lot in a R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone shall be as follows:

(1)

Five thousand (5,000) square feet for single-family dwellings.

(2)

Eight thousand (8,000) square feet for two-family dwellings.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.050, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

Sec. 29.40.740. - Yards.

Minimum front, side and rear yards in a R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone shall be as follows:

(1)

Front .....15 feet

(2)

Rear .....20 feet

(3)

Side .....5 feet

(4)

Side abutting street .....10 feet

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.060, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

Sec. 29.40.745. - Height.

The maximum height of any building in a R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone is thirty (30) feet.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.070, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

Sec. 29.40.750. - Architecture and site approval.

(a)

Architecture and site approval is required for new construction of a two-family dwelling, conversion of a single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling, and additions to any two-family dwelling and to any nonconforming multifamily dwelling in a R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone.

(b)

All new structures, additions and remodelings proposed to be constructed in the R-1D zone shall be designed so as to architecturally harmonize with the surrounding structures. The factors to be considered when reviewing the design of such proposed structures include:

(1)

The height in relation to adjacent structures;

(2)

Building materials;

(3)

Colors;

(4)

Appearance of building facade facing the street in terms of its resemblance to a single-family dwelling;

(5)

The inclusion of architectural features such as bay windows and front porches to permit compatibility of design with other structures in the immediate neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.080, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81; Ord. No. 1547, 8-16-82)

Secs. 29.40.755—29.40.825. - Reserved. DIVISION 8. - RMH OR MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL ZONE

The RMH or mobile home residential zone provides high-density multiple-dwelling areas for mobile homes.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.010, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)

Sec. 29.40.835. - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in a RMH or mobile home residential zone:

(1)

Mobile home parks for single-family dwelling uses.

(2)

Common recreational facilities and structures.

(3)

Administrative offices for mobile home park use.

(4)

Residential quarters for use by manager or other park employees.

(5)

Accessory uses normally incidental to a mobile home park and accessible only through the internal park circulation system.

(6)

Family daycare home.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.020, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85; Ord. No. 2306, § I, 4-21-20)

Sec. 29.40.840. - Conditional uses.

In addition to the activities authorized by section 29.40.510, the activities listed in the table in section 29.20.185 are allowed if a conditional use permit is listed.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.030, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)

Sec. 29.40.845. - Lot area.

The minimum lot area in a RMH or mobile home residential zone is five (5) acres.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.040, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)

Sec. 29.40.850. - Density.

The maximum density on a zoning plot in a RMH or mobile home residential zone shall not exceed twelve (12) dwelling units per net acre.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.050, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)

Sec. 29.40.855. - Yards.

Minimum front, side and rear yards in a RMH or mobile home residential zone shall be as follows:

(1)

Front .....25 feet

(2)

Side .....8 feet

(3)

Rear .....20 feet

(4)

Side abutting street .....15 feet

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.060, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)

Sec. 29.40.860. - Height.

The maximum height of any principal building in a RMH or mobile home residential zone is thirty (30) feet. The height shall be measured as provided in section 29.40.045 and is subject to the exception listed in section 29.40.090.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.070, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)

Sec. 29.40.865. - Lot area coverage.

Maximum building coverage, in a RMH or mobile home residential zone, including mobile homes and any type of accessory building, is forty (40) percent.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.080, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)

In a RMH or mobile home residential zone, there shall be a total open space area of two hundred (200) square feet for each dwelling unit, usable for outdoor activities. This area is in addition to required yards, is a minimum requirement and shall be composed of private areas, community areas or both as determined by the deciding body. Any areas intended to serve as private open space shall be screened for privacy of the occupant as required by the deciding body.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.090, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)

Sec. 29.40.875. - Architecture and site approval.

Architecture and site approval are required in all cases except for locating a new mobile home on an existing approved mobile home space in a RMH or mobile home residential zone.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.36.100, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1667, 12-2-85)