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Chapter 21.33 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5)

Paso Robles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Paso Robles

21.33.010 - Purpose and applicability.

A.

Residential Zoning Districts Purpose. The purpose of the residential zoning districts is to:

Accommodate a full range of housing types and densities consistent with the general plan;

Preserve, protect, and enhance the character of residential neighborhoods;

Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling;

Ensure that the scale and design of new development and alterations and additions to existing structures are compatible with the scale, mass, and character of their neighborhoods; and

Provide sites for public and semi-public land uses, such as parks and public safety facilities, that will serve city residents and will complement surrounding residential development.

B.

Residential Agricultural Zoning District (R-A) Purpose. The R-A zoning district is intended to accommodate semi-rural, detached single-family dwellings. This zoning district implements the general plan residential suburban and agriculture designations.

C.

Single-Family Residential Zoning District (R-1) Purpose. The R-1 zoning district is established to accommodate detached single-family dwellings developed at a density between one and six units per acre. This zoning district implements the general plan residential single family designation.

D.

R-Combining District: B Zoning Districts (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5) Purpose. The B zoning district is established to encourage and preserve rural areas of the city developed with and planned for low-density residential neighborhoods away from its core. The B zoning district is a combining district that provides additional regulations regarding lot standards and minimum setbacks in the R-1 zoning district.

E.

Low Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District (R-2) Purpose. The R-2 zoning district is established to accommodate low-scale attached housing types and implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, low density designation.

F.

Medium Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District (R-3) Purpose. The R-3 zoning district is established to accommodate multi-family housing types and implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, medium density designation.

G.

Medium Density Multi-Family Residential/Office Professional Zoning District (R-3-O) Purpose. The R-3-O zoning district is established to accommodate a combination of multi-family housing types and office professional uses, and

implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, medium density and office professional designations.

H.

Medium High Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District (R-4) Purpose. The R-4 zoning district is established to accommodate multi-family buildings and mobile home developments. This zoning district implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, medium-high density designation.

I.

High Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District (R-5) Purpose. The R-5 zoning district is established to accommodate multi-family buildings and implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, high density designation.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.33.020 - Land use regulations.

Uses permitted by right and subject to approval of a conditional use permit shall be as listed in Chapter 21.32 (Land Use Regulations in Zoning Districts). Conditional Use Permits applications shall be processed pursuant to Chapter

21.33.030 - Development standards in single-family residential zoning districts (R-A, R-1, and RS).

A.

General Development Standards.

Standards. New structures and alterations to existing structures shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements in Table 21.33.030-1 (General Development Standards for Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts).

Process. Chapter 21.15 (Development Review) is required prior to building permit issuance for any structure, or to relocate, rebuild, or significantly enlarge or modify any existing structure or site.

B.

Additional Regulations. In addition to other sections of the zoning code:

Exceptions and additional regulations are included in Section 21.33.040 (Additional Residential Development Standards in Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts).

See also the development standards in Article 4 (Regulations and Standards Applicable to All Zoning Districts).

Table 21.33.030-1: Development Standards for R-A, R-1 and R-1 Combining Districts

Development Feature R-A R-1 R-1, B-1 R-1, B-2 R-1, B-3 R-1, B-4 R-1, B-5 RS Additional Regulations

Minimum Lot Size

0 - 4.99% slope 3 acres 7,000 sf 7,500 sf 10,000 sf 20,000 sf 1 acre 2 acres 4 acres

5 - 9.99% slope 10,000 sf 10,000 sf 10,000 sf 20,000 sf 1 acre 2 acres 4 acres

10 - 14.99% slope 12,500 sf 12,500 sf 12,500 sf 20,000 sf 1 acre 2 acres 4 acres

15 - 24.99% slope 15,000 sf 15,000 sf 15,000 sf 20,000 sf 1 acre 2 acres 4 acres

25 - 34.99% slope 20,000 sf 20,000 sf 20,000 sf 20,000 sf 1 acre 2 acres 4 acres

Minimum Lot Width

0 - 4.99% slope 100 ft 70 ft 70 ft 80 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft

5 - 9.99% slope 80 ft 80 ft 80 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft

10 - 14.99% slope 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft

15 - 24.99% slope 120 ft 120 ft 120 ft 120 ft 120 ft 120 ft 120 ft

25 - 34.99% slope 150 ft 150 ft 150 ft 150 ft 150 ft 150 ft 150 ft

Maximum Lot 40% 50% Coverage

Maximum Height 30 ft 35 ft for primary structures; 15 ft for detached accessory structures See Paragraph 21.41.040(A)2. (Table

21.41.040-1: Allowed

Projections Above Height Limits)

Minimum Setbacks 1

Front

Primary structures 25 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft

Garage door 2 25 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft

Detached accessory 25 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft structures 3

Side - Street

Primary structures 20 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft

Garage door 2 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft

Detached accessory 20 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft structures

Side - Interior

Primary structures on 20 ft 5 ft on 10 ft 10 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft lot 65 ft wide or more one side and 10 ft on the other side

Primary structures on 20 ft 5 ft 10 ft 10 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft lot less than 65 ft wide

Detached accessory 20 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft Structures

Rear

Primary structures 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft See Subparagraph 21.33.040(A)1.b.

Detached accessory 20 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft Detached accessory structures structures shall not be

located within 5 feet of any alley.

Structure separations 6 ft See Subsection 21.33.040(B)

Notes:

See Section 21.41.120 (Determining Setbacks) and Section 21.41.130 (Projections into Setbacks).

This setback pertains to garage doors with sectional, roll-up doors that open directly toward a street. Garages with single-panel, swing-up doors that open directly toward a street shall be set back at least twenty-five feet from the property line.

Detached accessory structures (as defined in Section 21.92.190 ["Structure, Detached Accessory"]) shall not be located closer to the front property line than the front wall of the main structure oriented toward the street.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.33.040 - Additional development standards in single-family residential zoning districts.

A.

Additional Setback Standards.

Modifications.

a.

Front Setback Reduction. A reduction in the required front setback to no less than five feet may be allowed through a development plan modification (Section 21.16.020) if, in addition to the findings of Subsection 21.16.020(D), all of the following findings can be made:

i.

The reduction is necessary to preserve oak trees and/or minimize major grading;

ii.

The project maintains either a twenty-foot setback from the garage door or a five-foot setback from the garage door, if the garage door faces the street; and

iii.

The reduced setback would not be inconsistent with an established neighborhood pattern.

b.

Rear Setbacks Reduction Adjacent to Public School District-Owned Property. On R-1 zoned properties that have rear setbacks that back up to public school district-owned public facilities (explicitly excluding properties with rear setbacks that abut public streets or alleys, detention basins, bike paths), a site plan modification (Section 21.17.020) may be allowed to reduce rear setbacks to a minimum of ten feet for single-story additions to existing buildings. This reduction in rear setbacks may not be approved in conjunction with new home construction. In approving such a request, the review authority shall consider impacts on the views, privacy, and other concerns of abutting property owners, and make the required findings (Subsection 21.17.020(C)).

c.

Lot Size and Width. Within R-A and R-1 zoning districts, modifications to lot size and width may be allowed through a development plan modification (Section 21.16.020) if, in addition to the findings of Subsection 21.16.020(D), the following findings can be made:

i.

The modification would facilitate a superior site design (such as to cluster lots to preserve natural resources); and

ii.

The project as a whole does not exceed maximum allowed density.

B.

Structure Separation Standards.

The minimum separations between detached structures, both main and accessory, shall be six feet, as measured from the exterior walls or vertical posts to support roofs. To be considered attached, structures shall be made structurally a part of, and shall have a common roof with, the primary structure (s), except patio covers may be considered attached but located away from the building as allowed by Subsection 21.43.030(B) (Attached Patio Covers in Residential Zoning Districts).

C.

Additional Detached Accessory Structure Standards.

Standards—General. Detached accessory structures shall conform to the following requirements:

a.

The cumulative gross floor area of all detached accessory structures on a lot shall not exceed fifty percent of the gross floor area, including any attached garage, of the primary structure.

b.

Detached accessory structures shall be located behind the front plane (and/or street side plane, as applicable) of the primary structure.

c.

Detached accessory structures shall be constructed to be architecturally compatible with the primary structure(s) in terms of materials, colors, relief treatment for elevations, and roofing materials. The zoning administrator shall make determinations of compatibility.

Modifications—General.

a.

Large Detached Accessory Structures—Process. Modifications to standards for large detached accessory structures (over one hundred twenty square feet) may be allowed through a development plan modification (Section 21.16.020).

b.

Small Detached Accessory Structures—Process. Modifications to standards for small detached accessory structures (one hundred twenty square feet or smaller) may be allowed through a site plan modification (Section 21.17.020).

c.

Findings. In approving such a request, the review authority shall consider impacts on the views, privacy, and other concerns of abutting property owners, and make the required findings Subsection 21.16.020(D) or Subsection 21.17.020(C), as applicable.

Modifications for Shelters for Recreational Vehicles, Boats, Campers, Travel Trailers, or Similar Vehicles. See Paragraph 21.43.030(C)12.

D.

General Architectural Requirements for Primary Structures.

Roofs.

a.

Allowed Roof Types. Roofs shall be one of the following types:

i.

Gable;

ii.

Shed; or

iii.

Hipped.

b.

Regulations for All Roofs. All roofs shall:

i.

Have a pitch of at least 3:12;

ii.

Have at least two planes/orientations; and

iii.

Have eaves, rakes, or overhangs, extending the length of the roof, with an eighteen-inch minimum projection.

iv.

Roofing materials shall consist of concrete or clay tile, fire-retardant wood shake, asphalt composition, or other similar noncombustible material. Metal roof materials for single-family homes and detached accessory structures are not allowed unless approved through a site plan modification, consistent with Paragraph 21.33.040(D)5.

Siding. Siding shall consist of stucco, wood, fiber cement, brick, or other similar hard, durable material. Metal siding material for single-family homes and detached accessory structure is not allowed unless approved through a site plan modification, consistent with Paragraph 21.33.040(D)5.

Required Entryway Distinction. Frontages facing the public right-of-way shall include a porch, gabled entry, distinct change in roof line or columns, or have some other significant architectural distinction to define the entryway. On corner lots, the street side façade is not required to comply. See Figures 21.50.070-4 and 21.50.070-5 for typical entryway features.

Transparencies. All front and street side elevations shall incorporate windows and transparent openings that constitute a minimum of ten percent of the applicable elevation.

Figure 21.33.040-1: Transparencies in Single-Family Developments


Modifications.

a.

General. Modifications to architectural requirements for primary structures may be allowed through a site plan modification (Section 21.17.020). In approving such a request, the review authority shall consider impacts on the views, privacy, and other concerns of abutting property owners, and make the required findings (Subsection 21.17.020(C)).

b.

Metal Exterior Building Conditions. In addition to the required findings for a site plan modification (Subsection 21.17.020(C)), for projects that include a request for metal exterior building materials, the review authority shall find:

i.

The material and the way that it is proposed to be applied to the structure is compatible with the architectural theme of the structure;

ii.

The material would not conflict with the residential character of the home and surrounding neighborhood;

iii.

The proposed use of and manner in which it would be applied demonstrates a high quality of craftsmanship; and

iv.

The design and materials used for primary structure and detached accessory structures on the same lot are compatible.

E.

Parking Design. Each single-family residence shall be provided with two covered parking spaces. See Section

21.48.100 (Parking Area Design and Development Standards).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.33.050 - Development standards in multi-family residential (R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5) zoning districts.

A.

General Development Standards. New structures and alterations to existing structures shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements in Tables 21.33.050-1 (Multi-family Zoning Districts Maximum Density Based on Average Slope) and 21.33.050-2 (General Development Standards for Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts).

B.

Additional Regulations. In addition to other sections of the zoning code:

Exceptions and additional regulations are included in Section 21.33.060 (Additional Residential Development Standards in Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts);

Additional regulations for properties adjacent to single-family zoning districts are included in Section 21.33.070 (Additional Regulations for Properties Adjacent to Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning Districts); and

See also the development standards in Article 4 (Regulations and Standards Applicable to All Zoning Districts.


Table 21.33.050-1: Multi-family Zoning Districts Maximum Density Based on Average Slope

Average Slope of Maximum density (density units/acre) 1, 2 Developable Area (%) R-2 Zoning District R-3 Zoning District R-4 Zoning R-5 Zoning District District Blocks No. 1 Other Areas Blocks No. 1 Other Areas Through 196 of the of the City 2 Through 196 of the of the City Original City Original City Subdivision Subdivision

  0—4.99               12.0                  8.0                 18.5                 12.0                 16.0                 20.0

  5—9.99                                      6.5                                        9.5                 13.0                 16.0

 10—14.99                                     5.0                                        7.5                 10.0                 13.0

 15—24.99                                     4.0                                        6.5                   8.5                 10.5

 25—34.99                                     3.0                                        5.0                   6.5                   8.0

                                           1. See also Paragraph 21.41.080(A)2 (Fractional Density).
                                          2. See Subsection 21.33.060(A) (Special Density Standards).

Figure 21.33.050-1: R-2 and R-3 zoned lots in Blocks 1-196 of the Original Subdivision of the City

Table 21.33.050-2: General Development Standards for Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts

Development Standards R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 Additional Regulations

Minimum Lot Size None 10,000 sf 15,000 sf 20,000 sf See Subsection 21.33.060(G) (Subdivisions to Create Detached Single- Family Units in Multi-Family Zoning Districts)

Minimum Lot Width 50 — — —

Height Limit See Paragraph Primary structure         21.41.040(A)2 (Table Accessory structures 35 ft 40 ft 40 ft 40 ft 21.41.040-1: Allowed 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft Projections Above Height Limits)

Minimum Setbacks

Front See Section 21.33.060(B), Table 21.33.060-2 (Setbacks in See Section 21.41.120 Multi-Family Zoning Districts) (Determining Setbacks) and Side - Interior Section 21.41.130 Side - Street (Projections into Setbacks)

Rear

Structure Separations—Minimum 10 ft See Subsection 21.33.060(D) (Structure Separation Standards)

Open Space—Minimum per unit (shared or private) Multifamily: 375 sf See Subsection Senior housing: 200 sf 21.33.060(E) (Open Space and Recreational Amenities)

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.33.060 - Additional development standards in multi-family residential zoning districts.

A.

Special Density Standards. Where the zoning districts listed in Table 21.33.060-1 appear on the zoning map, the density limits listed in Table 21.33.060-1 shall apply, regardless of the underlying average slope category and density listed in Table 21.33.050-1. All other development standards applicable in the general zoning district (for example, R- 2, R-3, R-4, R-5) shall apply.

Table 21.33.060-1: Special Density Standards

       Zoning District          Maximum density (density units/acre)

           R-2, B-3                                 6.5

          R-3-10                            10

         R-3-O                            20

          R-4-20                            20

          R-5-20                            20

B.

Setback Requirements. All structures shall comply with the setback requirements in Table 21.33.060-2. For townhouse-type condominium units and small lot developments with individual lots for each unit, setbacks from the

property lines defining each unit are not required. However, all primary and accessory buildings shall be set back from the project's exterior property lines as indicated in Table 21.33.060-2.

Table 21.33.060-2: Setbacks in Multi-Family Zoning Districts1

Yard Setback Notes/Exceptions

FRONT SETBACK (Minimum) 2

From arterial streets 25 ft

From local and private 15 ft See Subsection 21.41.120(B) streets

From alleys 5 ft

GARAGE DOORS (Minimum): Applies where garage doors open directly toward a street or alley.

Public streets 20 ft

Private streets 20 ft 1. See Subsection 21.41.120(B) 2. See Subsection 21.33.060(K) (Modifications for Garage Door Setbacks)

Alleys 5 ft Adequate setback/clearance shall be provided to allow the garage door to be opened without encroaching into the alley.

STREET SIDE SETBACK (Minimum)

From arterial streets 25 ft

From local and private 10 ft See Subsection 21.41.120(B) streets

INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK (Minimum)

Primary structures 1 story: 5 ft 1. On lots that are 50 feet or less in width, structures with 2 stories may be set back 5 feet 2 stories: 10 ft regardless of number of stories. 3+ stories: 15 ft 2. Where front doors face a side yard, the doorway shall be set back 10 feet. 3. Setbacks from alleys shall be 5 feet, unless a front door faces the alley, in which case the doorway shall be set back 10 feet.

Detached accessory From property line: 3 ft structures From alleys: 5 ft

REAR

Primary structures 1-2 stories: 10 ft 3+ stories: 15 ft

Detached accessory From property line: 3 ft structures From alleys: 5 ft

Notes 1. See Section 21.50.090 (Transition to Adjacent R-1 zoning district) for additional setbacks and regulations required for properties adjacent to single- family residential zoning districts. 2. Detached accessory structures (as defined in Section 21.92.190 ["Structure, Detached Accessory"]) shall not be located closer to the front property line than the front wall of the main structure oriented toward the street.

C.

Detached Accessory Structures.

Standards.

a.

Gross Floor Area. For projects with four or fewer units, the cumulative gross floor area of all detached accessory structures on a lot (excluding clubhouses and/or common recreation rooms) shall not exceed fifty percent of the gross floor area, including any attached garage, of the primary structure(s). Applicants may apply for an exception to this requirement through a development plan modification request (Section 21.16.020).

b.

Location. In addition to the standards listed in Table 21.33.060-2 (Setbacks in Multi-Family Zoning Districts), detached accessory structures shall be located behind the front plane of the primary structure closest to the public right-of-way.

Modifications.

a.

Large Detached Accessory Structures—Process. Modifications to standards for large detached accessory structures (over one hundred twenty square feet) may be allowed through a development plan modification (Section 21.16.020).

b.

Small Detached Accessory Structures—Process. Modifications to standards for small detached accessory structures (one hundred twenty square feet or smaller) may be allowed through a site plan modification (Section 21.17.020).

c.

Findings. In approving such a request, the review authority shall consider impacts on the views, privacy, and other concerns of abutting property owners, and make the required findings (Subsection 21.16.020(D) or Subsection 21.17.020(C), as applicable).

Modifications for Shelters for Recreational Vehicles, Boats, Campers, Travel Trailers, or Similar Vehicles. See Paragraph 21.43.030(C)12.

D.

Structure Separation Standards. The minimum separations between detached structures, both main and accessory, shall be ten feet, as measured from the exterior walls or vertical posts to support roofs. To be considered attached, structures shall be made structurally a part of, and shall have a common roof with a primary structure.

E.

Open Space and Recreational Amenities.

Size and Type of Open Space. Required open space may be provided as private (for the exclusive use of the residents of one dwelling unit), shared (accessible to all of the residents of a development), or a combination of private and shared open spaces. Private open space shall have 1.5 times the value of shared open space. That is, a two hundred square foot private open space area will be the equivalent of three hundred square feet of shared open space.

a.

Private open space, when provided, shall comply with the following standards:

i.

Ground floor units: an area enclosed with a three- to six-foot-high fence with a minimum area of one hundred square feet. No ground floor private open space shall be located within the front or street side setback.

ii.

Upper floor units: a private balcony with a minimum area of fifty square feet. This area shall not include walkways to adjacent units.

b.

Shared open space, when provided, shall comply with the following standards:

i.

Slope of ten percent or less.

ii.

Minimum horizontal dimension of fifteen feet.

iii.

Not be located within front or street side setbacks, buildings, parking, or drive areas but may be located within interior side and rear setbacks.

c.

Roof-top open space (such as balcony or deck over a garage) is eligible as part of the calculation for open space. If access is limited to individual units, it shall be considered private open space. If access is available to multiple units, it shall be considered shared open space.

d.

See Subsection 21.45.020(E) (Residential Open Space Areas).

Recreational Amenities.

a.

Playgrounds. Children's playgrounds, including permanent play equipment designed for children of all abilities and ages, are required consistent with Table 21.33.060-3 (Open Space Required Amenities). Senior housing is exempt from this requirement.

b.

Other Amenities. Other recreational amenities include, but are not limited to, picnic areas with barbecue pits and tables, spas, pools, clubhouses and recreation rooms, sports courts (such as basketball courts and half-courts, tennis courts pickleball courts). Other recreational amenities are required consistent with Table 21.33.060-3 (Open Space Required Amenities).

c.

Provision of Playgrounds and Amenities. See Table 21.33.060-3 (Open Space Required Amenities).

Table 21.33.060-3: Open Space Required Amenities

 Number of units            Number of        Number of other amenities
                             playgrounds

    0—10           —            —

    11—25                    1            —

    26—50                    1                      1

    51—75                    2                      1

   76—100                   2                      2

   101—150                   3                      2

      151+                     3                      3

d.

Playgrounds shall comply with the following:

i.

Playgrounds shall be located in areas that are safely accessible and easily supervised.

ii.

Each playground shall include a minimum of three permanent play equipment features (such as slide, swings, monkey bars, etc.) designed for children of all abilities and ages, or the equivalent in size, scale, and recreation diversity.

iii.

One or more playgrounds may be combined as a larger playground, as long as the cumulative number of play equipment features complies with Subparagraph 21.33.060(E)2.c.

iv.

Each playground shall incorporate shade trees or shade structures.

e.

Amenities such as barbecue areas, picnic tables, and adult supervision areas for playgrounds shall be well landscaped to provide a shaded environment for the users.

f.

Multi-family residential developments consisting of forty or more dwelling units shall provide either a community/recreation room or a day care center. The minimum size of such a facility shall be no less than twenty square feet for each dwelling unit in the development and shall be a minimum of one thousand two hundred square feet. If a day care center is provided, it shall be operated in accordance with state law governing day care services.

g.

The nature, design, and adequacy of all playgrounds and other recreation amenities shall be subject to planning commission approval as part of a development plan.

Modifications. Modifications to open space requirements may be allowed through a site plan modification (Section 21.17.020). In approving such a request, the review authority shall make the findings required for a site plan modification (Subsection 21.17.020(C)).

F.

Other Amenities.

Laundry Rooms. Multi-family developments with five or more dwelling units shall either provide washer and dryer hook-ups in each unit or provide a laundry room (or rooms) with one washer and one dryer for every eight dwelling units. Fractions shall be rounded to nearest whole number.

Bus Shelters. A bus shelter shall be installed at each multi-family development with thirty-two or more dwelling units, unless exempted by the zoning administrator. Reasons for such exemptions may include the existence of sufficient bus shelters in close proximity to the subject development or unlikelihood of bus routes being extended to the subject development. The type and design of the bus shelter shall conform to standards adopted by the city council.

Storage Rooms/Lockers. For each dwelling unit in a multi-family development, a separate, enclosed, lockable storage space at least two hundred fifty cubic feet in area shall be provided. Such storage space may be located:

a.

In a carport allocated to such unit (if a garage is provided to a dwelling unit, the storage requirement is deemed to be met); or

b.

Attached to such unit, but accessible only from the exterior; or

c.

Elsewhere in the development but not interior to any residential unit (such as in a storage building).

G.

Subdivisions to Create Detached Single-Family Units in Multi-Family Zoning Districts. For projects that meet the definition of a "small home lot development" pursuant to California Government Code Section 66499.40, where a conflict exists between this section and California Government Code Section 66499.40, California Government Code Section 66499.40 shall prevail.

H.

Refuse and Recycling Areas. In compliance with Chapter 21.51 (Refuse and Recycling Areas).

I.

Mechanical Equipment and Screening. In compliance with Chapter 21.47 (Mechanical Equipment and Screening).

J.

Prohibition on Vehicle Repair. Major repair of vehicles and equipment, whether or not owned by residents, shall be prohibited in parking lots, front and street side yards, and any required open space areas. Major repair includes major engine or transmission/differential overhaul and body work.

K.

Modifications for Garage Door Setbacks. Modifications to garage door setback requirements may be allowed through a development plan modification (Section 21.16.020) for projects on private streets. In approving such a request, the review authority shall make the findings required for a development plan modification (Subsection 21.16.020(D)), and where it can be demonstrated that such a modification will allow for:

A minimum of twenty-four feet clear backup space for vehicles;

A setback of no less than five feet; and

Adequate space to open the garage door.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.33.070 - Development standards in the multi-family residential/office professional…

A.

General Development Standards. See Section 21.33.050 (Development Standards in Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts) and Section 21.33.060 (Additional Development Standards in Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts)

B.

Uses Allowed. Uses permitted by right and subject to approval of a conditional use permit shall be as listed in Chapter 21.32 (Land Use Regulations in Zoning Districts) for the Office Professional (OP) zoning district.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.33.080 - Additional regulations for properties adjacent to single-family residential…

A.

Standards for Multi-family Residential Adjacent to Single Family Residential Zoning Districts. See Section 21.50.090 (Transition to Adjacent R-1 Zoning District).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

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  22. Chapter 3.26 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  23. Chapter 3.28 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  24. Chapter 3.30 — DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX …
  25. Title 5 — PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
  26. Chapter 5.02 — PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
  27. Chapter 5.08 — CARD AND BILLIARD ROOMS
  28. Chapter 5.12 — CLOSING OUT SALES
  29. Chapter 5.28 — PRIVATE PATROL
  30. Chapter 5.36 — SOLICITORS
  31. Chapter 5.38 — MASSAGE THERAPY AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  32. Chapter 5.40 — TAXICABS
  33. Chapter 5.45 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  34. Chapter 5.50 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
  35. Chapter 6.04 — PURCHASING AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
  36. Chapter 7.12 — FOOD AND DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS
  37. Chapter 7.16 — GARBAGE
  38. Chapter 7.30 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
  39. Chapter 7.40 — RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION
  40. Chapter 7.50 — CAMPING
  41. Title 8 — ANIMAL CONTROL
  42. Chapter 8.04 — GENERAL
  43. Chapter 9.02 — EMERGENCY REGULATIONS
  44. Chapter 9.03 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  45. Chapter 9.04 — MISCELLANEOUS MISDEMEANORS
  46. Chapter 9.05 — SKATE PARK AND PUMP TRACK FACILITIES
  47. Chapter 9.06 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  48. Chapter 9.07 — PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  49. Chapter 9.12 — GAME RESTRICTIONS FOR MINORS—HOURS
  50. Chapter 9.16 — BINGO
  51. Chapter 9.32 — CURFEW
  52. Chapter 9.36 — PINBALL MACHINES
  53. Chapter 9.38 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  54. Chapter 9.40 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  55. Chapter 9.41 — SMOKING PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES
  56. Chapter 9.42 — SWIMMING AND WATER SPORTS PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN…
  57. Chapter 9.45 — FILMING ACTIVITIES
  58. Chapter 9.50 — PROHIBITION ON AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
  59. Chapter 9.51 — PSYCHOACTIVE HERBAL INCENSE, PSYCHOACTIVE BATH …
  60. Chapter 9.55 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  61. Title 10 — VEGETATION
  62. Chapter 10.01 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION
  63. Chapter 10.04 — STREET TREE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE
  64. Title 11 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  65. Chapter 11.02 — ALLEYS
  66. Chapter 11.04 — PRECISE STREETS AND HIGHWAY PLAN
  67. Chapter 11.08 — STREET ADDRESSES AND HOUSE NUMBERS
  68. Chapter 11.12 — CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS
  69. Chapter 11.20 — STREET EXCAVATIONS
  70. Chapter 11.24 — DISCHARGE OF WASTE WATER INTO STREETS
  71. Article I — Purpose
  72. Article II — Definitions
  73. Article III — Approval of Location Permits
  74. Article IV — General Pushcart Regulations
  75. Article VI — Enforcement
  76. Chapter 11.30 — STREET FURNITURE
  77. Chapter 11.35 — NEWSRACKS
  78. Chapter 11.40 — MODIFICATIONS ON STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
  79. Chapter 12.04 — DEFINITIONS
  80. Chapter 12.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  81. Chapter 12.12 — ENFORCEMENT
  82. Chapter 12.16 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  83. Chapter 12.18 — TRAFFIC FEES
  84. Chapter 12.19 — BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT FEE
  85. Chapter 12.20 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  86. Chapter 12.24 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  87. Chapter 12.28 — PEDESTRIANS
  88. Chapter 12.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  89. Chapter 12.36 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
  90. Chapter 12.37 — VALET
  91. Chapter 12.38 — PARKING RESTRICTIONS
  92. Chapter 12.43 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
  93. Chapter 12.45 — PARKING BENEFIT DISTRICT
  94. Chapter 12.46 — TRUCK ROUTES
  95. Chapter 12.50 — ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
  96. Chapter 12.54 — SPEED LIMITS
  97. Chapter 12.58 — BICYCLES
  98. Chapter 12.90 — SCHEDULES
  99. Chapter 12.92 — OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  100. Chapter 13.01 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OPERATIONS
  101. Chapter 13.02 — AIRPORT COMMISSION
  102. Title 14 — WATER AND SEWERS
  103. Chapter 14.02 — WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGE…
  104. Chapter 14.04 — WATER RATES AND REGULATIONS
  105. Chapter 14.06 — REGULATION OF WELL CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, MODIF…
  106. Chapter 14.07 — NON-POTABLE WATER SERVICE
  107. Chapter 14.08 — SEWERAGE SYSTEM OPERATIONS
  108. Article I — General Provisions
  109. Article II — Sewer Connection
  110. Article III — Private Wastewater Systems
  111. Article IV — Violations and Penalties
  112. Chapter 14.10 — SEWER USE
  113. Article I — Purpose and Policy
  114. Article II — Prohibitions and Limits on Discharges
  115. Article III — Hauled Waste
  116. Article IV — Small Winery and Small Brewery Program
  117. Article V — Fats, Oils and Grease Control Program
  118. Article VI — Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits
  119. Article VII — Pretreatment
  120. Article VIII — Compliance Monitoring
  121. Article IX — Reporting Requirements
  122. Article X — Public Participation
  123. Article XI — Fees, Rates, and Charges
  124. Article XII — Liability and Enforcement
  125. Article XIII — Affirmative Defense to Discharge Violations
  126. Article XIV — Miscellaneous Provisions
  127. Chapter 14.12 — CONNECTIONS TO MAINS WHERE STREETS TO BE IMPRO…
  128. Chapter 14.16 — SEWER CHARGES
  129. Chapter 14.18 — CROSS-CONNECTIONS CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS
  130. Article I — General Provisions
  131. Article II — Prohibitions
  132. Article III — Reduction of Pollutants in Storm Water
  133. Article IV — Construction Activities
  134. Article V — Post-Construction
  135. Article VI — Inspection, Monitoring, and Data Collection
  136. Article VII — Enforcement
  137. Title 15 — PUBLIC UTILITIES
  138. Chapter 15.04 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICTS
  139. Title 16 — FIRE
  140. Chapter 16.04 — FIRE LIMITS
  141. Chapter 16.08 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  142. Chapter 16.10 — ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS FUELS AND RUBBISH
  143. Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  144. Chapter 17.04 — UNIFORM CODES
  145. Chapter 17.08 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  146. Chapter 17.12 — SECURITY OF BODIES OF WATER TO BE USED FOR THE…
  147. Chapter 17.16 — DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
  148. Chapter 17.18 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING…
  149. Chapter 17.20 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
  150. Chapter 17.25 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
  151. Title 19 — BILLBOARD SIGNS
  152. Chapter 19.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  153. Chapter 19.02 — REVIEW PROCESS
  154. Chapter 19.03 — ALLOWED LOCATIONS
  155. Chapter 19.04 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR BILLBOARDS
  156. Chapter 19.05 — NONCONFORMING BILLBOARDS
  157. Chapter 20.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  158. Chapter 20.08 — DEFINITIONS
  159. Chapter 20.12 — PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
  160. Chapter 20.16 — GRADING REQUIREMENTS
  161. Chapter 20.20 — CONTROL OF DRAINAGE, EROSION AND DUST CONTROL
  162. Chapter 20.24 — VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS
  163. Title 21 — ZONING
  164. Chapter 21.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
  165. Chapter 21.02 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  166. Chapter 21.03 — ZONING DISTRICTS
  167. Chapter 21.04 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ESTABLISHED
  168. Chapter 21.05 — SPECIFIC PLANS ESTABLISHED
  169. Chapter 21.06 — ZONING MAP
  170. Chapter 21.08 — PLANNING AUTHORITIES
  171. Chapter 21.09 — APPLICATION PROCESSING AND COMMON PROCEDURES
  172. Chapter 21.10 — AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, A…
  173. Chapter 21.11 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS (SPD)
  174. Chapter 21.12 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  175. Chapter 21.13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED
  176. Chapter 21.14 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  177. Chapter 21.15 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
  178. Chapter 2.16 — DEVELOPMENT PLANS
  179. Chapter 21.17 — SITE PLANS
  180. Chapter 21.18 — PLOT PLANS
  181. Chapter 21.19 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE…
  182. Chapter 21.20 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  183. Chapter 21.21 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
  184. Chapter 21.22 — VARIANCES
  185. Chapter 21.24 — ENTITLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION, EXTENSIONS, AMENDM…
  186. Chapter 21.25 — APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
  187. Chapter 21.26 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
  188. Chapter 21.27 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  189. Chapter 21.32 — LAND USE REGULATIONS IN ZONING DISTRICTS
  190. ▸Chapter 21.33 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-2, R…
  191. Chapter 21.34 — COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AIRPORT ZONING DIS…
  192. Chapter 21.35 — PUBLIC FACILITIES, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, OPEN …
  193. Chapter 21.36 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS (HOS, HP, MU, PD, L, …
  194. Chapter 21.41 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
  195. Chapter 21.42 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  196. Chapter 21.43 — AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND PATIO COVERS
  197. Chapter 21.44 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
  198. Chapter 21.45 — LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE
  199. Chapter 21.47 — MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SCREENING
  200. Chapter 21.48 — PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  201. Chapter 21.50 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND M…
  202. Chapter 21.51 — REFUSE AND RECYCLING AREAS
  203. Chapter 21.52 — SIGNS
  204. Chapter 21.53 — SWIMMING POOLS
  205. Chapter 21.54 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
  206. Chapter 21.55 — VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
  207. Chapter 21.56 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  208. Chapter 21.58 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  209. Chapter 21.59 — ADULT BUSINESS USES
  210. Chapter 21.60 — CANNABIS
  211. Chapter 21.61 — DENSITY BONUS
  212. Chapter 21.62 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  213. Chapter 21.63 — MURALS
  214. Chapter 21.64 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
  215. Chapter 21.65 — URBAN DWELLING UNITS
  216. Chapter 21.66 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  217. Chapter 21.69 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
  218. Chapter 21.74 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  219. Chapter 21.75 — NONCONFORMING LOTS
  220. Chapter 21.76 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
  221. Chapter 21.77 — NONCONFORMING USES
  222. Chapter 21.78 — OTHER NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  223. Chapter 21.80 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  224. Chapter 21.81 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
  225. Chapter 21.82 — LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION
  226. Chapter 21.83 — NOISE
  227. Chapter 21.84 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION
  228. Chapter 21.85 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—GENERAL
  229. Chapter 21.86 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
  230. Chapter 21.90 — PURPOSE
  231. Chapter 21.91 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
  232. Chapter 21.92 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS
  233. Title 22 — SUBDIVISIONS
  234. Chapter 22.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  235. Chapter 22.08 — DEFINITIONS
  236. Chapter 22.12 — TENTATIVE MAP
  237. Chapter 22.14 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAP PROCEDURES
  238. Chapter 22.16 — FINAL MAP
  239. Chapter 22.18 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PROCESS
  240. Chapter 22.20 — DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS
  241. Chapter 22.24 — CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
  242. Chapter 22.28 — EXCEPTIONS
  243. Chapter 22.32 — APPEAL
  244. Chapter 22.34 — URBAN LOT SPLITS

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