Mountain View Municipal Code § 36.16 Small-lot

SEC. 36.16. - Small-lot, single-family development.¶

Small-lot, single-family developments are permitted within the R2 and R3 districts through the planned unit development (PUD) process (Section 36.46.70). This process allows consideration of creation of individual lots that are smaller than the minimum lot size otherwise required by the zone district provided that the total density (dwelling units per acre) of the project is equal to or less than the allowed density of the applicable zone district. Through the PUD process, the development is reviewed as a whole for consistency with the general purpose of the applicable zone district and the requirements and guidelines of this section.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

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SEC. 36.16.05. - Small-lot, single-family development standards.¶

New small-lot, single-family developments shall conform to the following standards. In addition to the following requirements, small-lot, single-family developments will also be reviewed in the context of the design guidelines for small-lot, single-family development.

SMALL-LOT, SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Density	10 units per acre maximum.
Lot area	Lot areas may be less than the minimum required by the zone district.
Floor area ratio	0.45 maximum; calculated by dividing the total building floor area (including garage) by total development site area (including common drive).
Building coverage	35% maximum.
Paving coverage	25% of site, maximum outdoor area dedicated to automobile use; may be increased to 30% when all the paving over 25% is decorative, permeable pavers (see Zoning Calculations: Methods, Definitions and Clarifications)
Open area	45% minimum.
Personal storage	80 sq. ft. of enclosed and secured storage area for bulky personal effects (such as recreational equipment) for each unit; typically in garage area.
Site setback, front	15 ft. minimum from public street, except in R2 District where it shall be 20 ft. minimum.
Site setback, side	1st story: 15 ft. average for the development, 12 ft. minimum. 2nd and 3rd stories: 18 ft. minimum. An exception may be made for dwellings on parcels with frontage on a public street where the zoning administrator may approve lesser side setbacks to match the prevailing pattern along the block, as long as the setbacks are not less than 7 ft. for the 1st story and 15 ft. for the 2nd and 3rd stories.
Site setback, rear	1st story: 15 ft. average for the development, 12 ft. minimum.
Dwelling setback, front	15 ft. minimum from face of curb of common access driveway.
Dwelling setback, side	10 ft. minimum between principal structures.
Required yard area	Minimum 15 ft. by 15 ft. private yard except that the rear setback and yard may be reduced to 12 ft. to allow a portion of the house to encroach 3 ft. into the yard, provided that an area with increased setbacks is provided that is equal to or greater than the area covered by the encroachment. See also Site Setbacks, Side and Rear.
Height	See Section 36.08.30 for exceptions to height limits. R2 District: 30 ft. and 2 stories maximum. R3 District: 45 ft. and 3 stories maximum. Detached garages: 16 ft. maximum.
Parking	See Article X (Parking and Loading).
Common drive	Minimum width: 20 ft. Turn-around: If common drive is more than 150 ft. long, provide a cul-de-sac or "L"-shaped hammerhead turnaround in compliance with fire department regulations.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

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