§ 9-3

Division 3 constitutes the residential zones. The intent of this Division is to prescribe use, lot, and structure regulations for residential zones within the City of Mountain House, consistent with the Community Development portion of the General Plan. The names and intents of the residential zones are as follows:

(a)

R-VL Zone. The Very Low Density Residential (R-VL) Zone is intended as a transition from rural to urban areas allowing for detached, single-family dwellings on large lots located in areas with existing large lot development, within communities around sensitive natural resources, or on the urban fringes. This zone is intended to implement the Very Low Density Residential land-use category of the General Plan.

(b)

R-L Zone. The Low Density Residential (R-L) Zone is intended to provide for neighborhoods consisting of detached, single-family residences, located within or immediately adjacent to population centers which are served by a public water supply, sanitary sewer system, and similar facilities and services. This zone is intended to implement the Low Density Residential land-use category of the General Plan.

(c)

R-M Zone. The Medium Density Residential (R-M) Zone is intended to accommodate detached singlefamily dwelling units, mobile homes, and attached units including duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in neighborhoods most appropriately situated as buffers between less and more intensively developed residential areas or as transitions from residential to commercial areas. The zone is intended to implement the Medium Density Residential land-use category of the General Plan.

(d)

R-MH Zone. The Medium-High Density Residential (R-MH) Zone is intended to allow for attached housing units such as townhouses and garden apartments in central portions of urban communities, along major transportation routes, and around major commercial areas. This zone is intended to implement the Medium-High Density Residential land-use category of the General Plan.

(e)

R-H Zone. The High Density Residential (R-H) Zone is intended to encompass housing such as apartments, condominiums, and other multifamily housing units, located near central business districts, major commercial areas, and major transportation routes, where hotels and motels may also be appropriate. This zone is intended to implement the High Density Residential land-use category of the General Plan.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)