Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 4 One and Two-Family (R2)

SEC. 36.10.40. - R2 zoning district standards.¶

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed and constructed in compliance with this section.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

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SEC. 36.10.45. - Minimum lot area and width for subdivisions.¶

The minimum area and width of parcels proposed in new subdivisions in the R2 zoning district are subject to the following requirements. Areas of special limitations are identified on the zoning map by a suffix to the R2 map symbol (e.g., R2-8, R2-10, etc.).

Zoning Designation	Minimum Lot Area	Minimum Width
R2	7,000 square feet	60 foot corner lots: 70 feet
R2-8	8,000 square feet	75 feet
R2-10	10,000 square feet	80 feet
R2-10+	As noted by suffix	80 feet

If the minimum parcel area required by a suffix to the R2 zoning map symbol is within the ranges shown above (e.g., more than eight thousand (8,000) but less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet), the required lot width shall be determined by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

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SEC. 36.10.50. - R2 zone development standards.¶

The following table entitled "R2 Zone Development Standards" defines minimum standards for development within the R2 zoning district. See Sec. 36.14.75 for exceptions to the site layout standards that may be granted for home improvements and minor additions. See Sec. 36.16 for development standards for small-lot single-family developments, Sec. 36.16.10 for development standards for townhouses and Sec. 36.16.20 for development standards for rowhouses. If only one (1) single-family dwelling can be built on an existing lot, then the dwelling is subject to R1 development standards (Sec. 36.10.25).

R2 ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Dwelling Unit Types	The following standards apply to a duplex or two single-family dwellings on a lot. Standards for small-lot, single-family, townhouse and rowhouse developments are listed separately in Sec. 36.16 and 36.16.10 and 36.16.20 , respectively. The R1 standards ( Sec. 36.10.25 ) apply when there is only one single-family dwelling on a lot.	The following standards apply to a duplex or two single-family dwellings on a lot. Standards for small-lot, single-family, townhouse and rowhouse developments are listed separately in Sec. 36.16 and 36.16.10 and 36.16.20 , respectively. The R1 standards ( Sec. 36.10.25 ) apply when there is only one single-family dwelling on a lot.
Lot Area	7,000 sq. ft. minimum or any larger area required by Sec. 36.10.45 , except that lots in small-lot, single-family, townhouse and rowhouse developments approved through a PUD permit may be smaller.	7,000 sq. ft. minimum or any larger area required by Sec. 36.10.45 , except that lots in small-lot, single-family, townhouse and rowhouse developments approved through a PUD permit may be smaller.
Lot Width	60 ft. minimum for interior lots; 70 ft. for corner lots; or other width required by Sec. 36.10.45 .	60 ft. minimum for interior lots; 70 ft. for corner lots; or other width required by Sec. 36.10.45 .
Density	1 duplex or 2 single-family dwellings per 7,000 sq. ft. parcel, maximum, or any larger area required by Sec. 36.10.45 . If lot is less than 7,000 sq. ft., only one dwelling unit is permitted.	1 duplex or 2 single-family dwellings per 7,000 sq. ft. parcel, maximum, or any larger area required by Sec. 36.10.45 . If lot is less than 7,000 sq. ft., only one dwelling unit is permitted.
Floor Area Ratio	0.55 maximum. See Sec. 36.14.75 for exceptions.	0.55 maximum. See Sec. 36.14.75 for exceptions.
Setbacks (See Figure 36.10-5)	See Sec. 36.14.75 for exceptions to required setbacks and Sec. 36.12.35 for setbacks applicable to accessory structures. The following setbacks apply to any new construction, regardless of the existing building's setbacks.	See Sec. 36.14.75 for exceptions to required setbacks and Sec. 36.12.35 for setbacks applicable to accessory structures. The following setbacks apply to any new construction, regardless of the existing building's setbacks.
Setbacks (See Figure 36.10-5)	Front	20 ft. minimum for the first floor wall; 5 ft. from the first floor wall for a second floor over an attached garage, where garage projects forward.
Setbacks (See Figure 36.10-5)	Sides (1st-story)	5 ft. minimum and 12 ft. total for both sides.
Setbacks (See Figure 36.10-5)	Sides (2nd-story)	7 ft. minimum and 15 ft. total for both sides.
Setbacks (See Figure 36.10-5)	Street sides (corner lots)	15 ft. minimum.
Setbacks (See Figure 36.10-5)	Rear	1st story portions of structure: 20% of the lot depth or 15 ft., whichever is greater, but not more than 40 ft. maximum, required. Encroachments allowed, see Sec. 36.14.75 ; 2nd story portions of structure: 25% of the lot depth or 20 ft., whichever is greater, but not more than 40 ft. maximum, required.
Setbacks (See Figure 36.10-5)	Interior	Minimum separation between principal structures is ½ the sum of the heights of the nearest building walls measured to top of wall plate, with 12 ft. minimum.
Height Limits	See Sec. 36.08.30 for exceptions to height limits and Sec. 36.12.35 for height limits applicable to accessory structures. Also refer to the Zoning Calculations: Methods, Definitions and Clarifications handout.	See Sec. 36.08.30 for exceptions to height limits and Sec. 36.12.35 for height limits applicable to accessory structures. Also refer to the Zoning Calculations: Methods, Definitions and Clarifications handout.
Height Limits	Principal structures	Maximum building height for 1 story: 24 ft. Maximum building height for 2 stories: 30 ft.
Height Limits	Principal structures	Maximum 1st floor wall height (top of wall plate): 15 ft. Maximum 2nd floor wall height (top of wall plate): 22 ft.
Second-Story Decks	The total square footage of all decks and balconies located at floor level of the second story cannot exceed 150 sq. ft. Such decks and balconies are allowed only on the front and rear of houses, except that on corner lots they are allowed on the side facing the street. Second-story decks and balconies are subject to second-story setbacks except as provided for in Sec. 36.14.75 . Decks and balconies, or any similar feature, are not permitted on the roof of a two-story structure.	The total square footage of all decks and balconies located at floor level of the second story cannot exceed 150 sq. ft. Such decks and balconies are allowed only on the front and rear of houses, except that on corner lots they are allowed on the side facing the street. Second-story decks and balconies are subject to second-story setbacks except as provided for in Sec. 36.14.75 . Decks and balconies, or any similar feature, are not permitted on the roof of a two-story structure.
Landscaping Required	50% of the required front setback area shall be permanently landscaped. Street trees shall be planted in front of all structures with second-story additions or construction of a new dwelling unit.	50% of the required front setback area shall be permanently landscaped. Street trees shall be planted in front of all structures with second-story additions or construction of a new dwelling unit.
Parking	Required spaces	For each dwelling unit: 2 spaces, 1 of which shall be covered. The uncovered space can be located in the driveway.
Parking	Covered Parking	A garage or carport shall be provided and permanently maintained for parking. The garage or carport must maintain a minimum unobstructed inside dimension of 9 ft. by 20 ft. for 1 car and be increased 9 ft. in width for each additional parking space. The minimum unobstructed ceiling height is 7 ft.-6 in.
Parking	Driveway	Minimum width of 9 ft., with direct access to at least a 1 car garage or carport. Minimum length of 20 ft. measured from the property line to the front of the covered parking space. Where access to a garage, carport, or open parking space is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the driveway, a minimum 24 ft. deep unobstructed back-out area shall be provided.
Signs	See Article XII (Signs).	See Article XII (Signs).

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

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SEC. 36.10.55. - Development review required.¶

The following types of development in the R2 zoning district shall be subject to development review in compliance with Sec. 36.44.45 (Development Review):

a. Fences over six (6) feet in height and up to seven (7) feet;

b. Development on sites with existing nonconforming structures (see Sec. 36.06.60, Nonconforming Structures and Uses);

c. Exceptions to standard site development regulations, in compliance with Sec. 36.14.75 (Setback Exceptions) and 36.08.30 (Exceptions to Height Limits); and

d. Small-lot, single-family developments, townhouse developments and rowhouse developments.

Figure 36.10-5 R2 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS (For Reference Only) [Figure: Figure 36.10-5 R2 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS (For Reference Only)]

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

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Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 4 One and Two-Family (R2) Zoning District Standards

SEC. 36.10.40. - R2 zoning district standards.¶

SEC. 36.10.45. - Minimum lot area and width for subdivisions.¶

SEC. 36.10.50. - R2 zone development standards.¶

SEC. 36.10.55. - Development review required.¶

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