Mendocino County Municipal Code Ch. 20.648 Mendocino Suburban Residential "msr"

This district is intended to recognize the existing Point of View Estates Subdivision and the five (5) lots (parcels) on its southwest boundary east of Lansing Street and north of Palette Drive, while allowing a second residential dwelling unit, subordinate in size and scale, in keeping with the existing pattern of development.

(Ord. No. 3915(part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

(A) The following use type is the principal permitted use in the MSR District:

(1) Residential Use Type

Family Residential: Single Family

(B) The following use types are permitted uses in the MSR District:

(1) Civic Use Types

Community Gardens

(2) Open Space Use Types

Open Space

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 4395, § 2, adopted November 17, 2017 amended § 20.648.010 to read as set out herein. Previously § 20.648.010 was titled "Principal Permitted Uses for MSR Districts."

The following use types may be permitted in the MSR District upon issuance of a use permit:

(A) Civic Use Types

Minor Impact Utilities

(B) Commercial Use Types

Cottage Industries

(C) Visitor Accommodation Use Types

Single Unit Rentals

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

One (1) principal dwelling unit and one (1) second residential dwelling unit, per twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

Twenty (20) feet.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

Six (6) feet.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

Structures shall be limited to a maximum height of twenty-eight (28) feet above natural grade. Exceptions to the strict application of maximum building heights may be allowed for church steeples, flag poles, water towers, and utility poles where such exceptions are consistent with the intent of the Zoning District and with Chapter 20.760 (Historical Preservation District For Town Of Mendocino). Reduced heights may be required where it is found that building heights would have adverse impacts to community character, historical structures, public open space, or significant public views. Exceptions may only be allowed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 20.724 (Variances) or Chapter 20.760.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

(A) Two (2) off-street parking spaces for the first residential unit and one and one-half (1½) off-street parking spaces for each additional residential unit.

(B) One (1) off-street parking space for each visitor accommodation unit (guest room or suite), or, where available space or the requirements this Division preclude off-street parking, payment of an in-lieu fee as required by Chapter 20.714.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

Twenty-five (25) percent.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

Sixty (60) feet.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

Three (3) times the lot width.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

No residential dwelling unit or portion thereof shall be converted to any non-residential use, except as provided by Chapter 20.684 (Mendocino Visitor Serving Facilities Combining District) or Chapter 20.748 (Single Unit Rentals and Vacation Home Rentals).

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)