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Chapter 17.14 — R-1-3 SINGLE-FAMILY/HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Orange Cove Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Orange Cove

17.14.010 - Purposes.

The district is intended to provide living areas within the city for relatively higher density concentrations of one-family dwellings.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2001)

17.14.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in the R-1-6 district, Section 17.12.020, shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2002)

(Ord. No. 385, § 1, 2-13-2019)

17.14.030 - Conditional use permit.

Uses permitted in the R-1-6 district, Section 17.12.030, shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2003)

17.14.040 - Prohibited uses.

Uses prohibited in the R-1-3 zone are:

A.

Multiple residential uses;

B.

Commercial uses;

C.

Industrial uses;

D.

Agricultural uses;

E.

Advertising structures.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2004)

17.14.050 - Lot area.

A.

Each lot shall have a minimum lot area of three thousand square feet.

B.

Planned Unit Developments. For planned unit developments each lot shall have a minimum area of two acres. Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of four thousand square feet of lot area.

C.

Each lot must abut a street.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.1)

17.14.060 - Lot dimensions.

A.

Width.

Interior lots shall have a minimum width of fifty feet.

Corner lots, reverse corner lots, and reverse interior lots shall have a minimum width of sixty-five feet.

Lots on curbed or turn-around end or cul-de-sac streets shall have a minimum street frontage of twenty feet.

B.

Depth. Interior, corner, reverse corner and reverse interior lots and lots on cul-de-sac streets shall have a minimum depth of seventy-five feet.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.2)

17.14.070 - Population density.

The provisions of Section 17.10.020A shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.3)

17.14.080 - Building height.

A.

The maximum height of structures shall be two stories, not to exceed thirty feet.

B.

No accessory building shall have a height greater than one story not to exceed twelve feet to plat height.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.4)

17.14.090 - General yard requirements.

The provisions of the R-A district, Section 17.08.090, shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.5.A)

17.14.100 - Front yard.

A.

The minimum front yard shall be twenty feet. Where a front yard is proposed to be greater than fifty feet, a site plan review shall be required as provided for in Chapters 17.52 through 17.64.

B.

Curve lots and cul-de-sacs lots shall have a front yard of not less than twenty feet.

C.

For partially built-up blocks, and neighborhood unit plans, the provisions of the R-1-12 district, Section

17.10.100 B and C, shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.5.B)

17.14.110 - Side yard.

A.

Each lot shall have a side yard on each side of not less than five feet, except for special conditions listed below.

B.

For accessory building in side yards, and main building abutting an alley, the provisions of the R-1-12 district, Section 17.10.110B and E, shall apply.

C.

Corner Lots. On corner lots, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than ten feet in width.

D.

Reversed Corner Lot. On a reversed corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall not be less than fifteen feet. Private garages located in the side yard shall be at least twenty feet from the property line on the side street, and not less than five feet from the rear property line on the reversed corner lot.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.5.C)

17.14.120 - Rear yard.

A.

Each lot shall have a minimum rear yard of not less than twenty feet.

B.

For accessory buildings, the provisions of the R-1-12 district, Section 17.12.120B, shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.5.D)

17.14.130 - Space between buildings.

A.

The provisions of the R-A district, Section 17.08.130, shall apply.

B.

In a planned unit development, the provisions of the R-2 district, Section 17.18.130, shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.6)

17.14.140 - Lot coverage.

The maximum lot area covered by buildings or structures shall not exceed forty percent.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.7)

17.14.150 - Fences, hedges and walls.

The provisions of the R-A district, Section 17.08.150, shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.8)

17.14.160 - Off-street parking.

The provisions of Section 17.08.160 shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.9)

17.14.170 - Access.

The provisions of Section 17.08.170 shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.10)

17.14.180 - Outdoor advertising.

The provisions of Section 17.08.180 shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2005.11)

17.14.190 - General provisions and exceptions.

All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapters 17.52 through 17.64.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2006)

17.14.200 - Residential planned unit development standards.

The provisions of Chapter 17.44 shall apply.

(Ord. 227 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-2007)

17.14.210 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 359, § 2(Exh. A), adopted February 22, 2012, repealed the former Section

17.14.210 in its entirety, which pertained to site plan review, and derived from the…

and Ord. No. 227, § 1(part), adopted in 1980.

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  1. 2.12.040 is Section .040, located in Chapter 2.12 of Title 2. …
  2. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
  4. Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
  5. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  6. Chapter 2.12 — TRAFFIC ENGINEER
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  8. Chapter 2.20 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  9. Chapter 2.24 — RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
  10. Chapter 2.28 — DISASTER COUNCIL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
  11. Chapter 2.32 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  12. Chapter 2.36 — FEES FOR CITY SERVICES
  13. Chapter 2.40 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  14. Chapter 2.44 — HOLIDAYS
  15. Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  16. Chapter 3.04 — TRANSFER OF TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION DUTIE…
  17. Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING ORDINANCE
  18. Chapter 3.12 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  19. Chapter 3.16 — SALES AND USE TAX
  20. Chapter 3.20 — UTILITY USERS TAX
  21. Chapter 3.24 — GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
  22. Chapter 3.28 — CLAIMS PROCEDURE AND REFUNDS OF TAXES AND CERTA…
  23. Chapter 3.30 — ESTABLISHING AND CONFIRMING PUBLIC FACILITY FEE…
  24. Chapter 3.34 — SPECIAL POLICE AND FIRE TAX
  25. Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  26. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
  27. Chapter 5.08 — CLASS I, II, III AND IV BUSINESS LICENSES
  28. Chapter 5.12 — CLASS V AND VI BUSINESS LICENSES
  29. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
  30. Chapter 5.20 — PUBLIC AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES GENERALLY
  31. Chapter 5.24 — AMUSEMENT ROOMS
  32. Chapter 5.28 — BINGO GAMES
  33. Chapter 5.32 — FOOD VENDING MACHINES
  34. Chapter 5.36 — PUBLIC DANCES
  35. Chapter 5.40 — GARAGE SALES
  36. Title 6 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
  37. Chapter 6.04 — DEFINITIONS
  38. Chapter 6.08 — LICENSE AND REGISTRATION OF DOGS AND POTBELLIED…
  39. Chapter 6.12 — RESTRICTION ON NUMBERS AND TYPES OF ANIMALS; PR…
  40. Chapter 6.16 — SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS
  41. Chapter 6.20 — HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS—ANIMAL WELFARE
  42. Chapter 6.24 — KEEPING OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS AN…
  43. Chapter 6.28 — EXCESSIVE ANIMAL NOISE
  44. Chapter 6.32 — ENFORCEMENT
  45. Title 7 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
  46. Chapter 7.07 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  47. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  48. Chapter 8.04 — CESSPOOLS
  49. Chapter 8.08 — FIRE CONTROL REGULATIONS
  50. Chapter 8.12 — FIRE ZONES
  51. Chapter 8.16 — FOOD HANDLERS
  52. Chapter 8.20 — GARBAGE COLLECTION AND REFUSE
  53. Chapter 8.21 — RECYCLING/AB 939 COMPLIANCE
  54. Chapter 8.24 — WATER WELLS
  55. Chapter 8.28 — WEEDS
  56. Chapter 8.32 — SMOKING PROHIBITION
  57. Chapter 8.70 — MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, BUSINESSES AND DELIVERIES
  58. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  59. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND DECENCY
  60. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW/UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES
  61. Chapter 9.09 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
  62. Chapter 9.23 — SOCIAL HOSTS—CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES…
  63. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  64. Chapter 10.12 — BICYCLES
  65. Chapter 10.23 — ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
  66. Chapter 10.24 — TRUCK ROUTES
  67. Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  68. Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  69. Chapter 12.04 — PARADES
  70. Chapter 12.06 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.08 — NOISE
  72. Chapter 12.12 — PARK USE REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 12.16 — SKATE PARKS
  74. Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
  75. Chapter 13.04 — WATER SERVICE SYSTEM
  76. Chapter 13.08 — SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM
  77. Chapter 13.12 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
  78. Chapter 13.16 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
  79. Chapter 13.17 — WATER CONSERVATION
  80. Chapter 13.18 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION STAND…
  81. Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  82. Chapter 15.04 — UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
  83. Chapter 15.16 — MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
  84. Chapter 15.17 — SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, UNSAFE STRUCTURES, AND UN…
  85. Chapter 15.20 — SIGNS
  86. Chapter 15.24 — INTERIM SCHOOL FACILITIES FEE
  87. Chapter 15.28 — PERMANENT SCHOOL FACILITIES FEE
  88. Chapter 15.32 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
  89. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  90. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  91. Chapter 16.08 — DEFINITIONS
  92. Chapter 16.12 — SUBDIVISION MAPS GENERALLY
  93. Chapter 16.16 — PRELIMINARY MAPS
  94. Chapter 16.20 — TENTATIVE MAPS
  95. Chapter 16.24 — FINAL MAPS
  96. Chapter 16.28 — PARCEL MAPS
  97. Chapter 16.32 — DEDICATIONS, FEES, REIMBURSEMENTS AND RESERVAT…
  98. Chapter 16.36 — DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
  99. Chapter 16.40 — EXCEPTIONS
  100. Chapter 16.44 — FEES, BONDS AND DEPOSITS
  101. Chapter 16.48 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
  102. Chapter 16.52 — VIOLATION—PENALTY
  103. Title 17 — ZONING
  104. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  105. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
  106. Chapter 17.06 — O OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION DISTRICT
  107. Chapter 17.08 — R-A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/ AGRICULTURAL DI…
  108. Chapter 17.10 — R-1-12 SINGLE-FAMILY/LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL D…
  109. Chapter 17.12 — R-1-6 SINGLE-FAMILY/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL…
  110. Chapter 17.14 — R-1-3 SINGLE-FAMILY/HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL D…
  111. Chapter 17.18 — R-2 MEDIUM/HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  112. Chapter 17.19 — R-2-A MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTI…
  113. Chapter 17.20 — R-3 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL D…
  114. Chapter 17.24 — R-3-A HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL…
  115. Chapter 17.26 — MHP MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
  116. Chapter 17.28 — C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
  117. Chapter 17.30 — C-2 COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
  118. Chapter 17.32 — C-3 CENTRAL BUSINESS AND SHOPPING DISTRICT
  119. Chapter 17.33 — M-U MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICT
  120. Chapter 17.34 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  121. Chapter 17.36 — M-2 HEAVY MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  122. Chapter 17.42 — P-F PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
  123. Chapter 17.44 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  124. Chapter 17.46 — PPZ PRECISE PLANNED ZONE
  125. Chapter 17.48 — FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
  126. Chapter 17.50 — PLANNED COMMUNITIES
  127. Chapter 17.51 — DENSITY BONUS
  128. Chapter 17.52 — APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USES
  129. Chapter 17.54 — VARIANCES
  130. Chapter 17.56 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  131. Chapter 17.58 — AMENDMENTS
  132. Chapter 17.60 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  133. Chapter 17.62 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
  134. Chapter 17.64 — ADMINISTRATION—ENFORCEMENT—PENALTIES
  135. Chapter 17.65 — CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA F…

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