Red Bluff Municipal Code § 25.53 Residential Lot Standards

§ 25.39 GENERALLY.¶

The specific regulations contained in this article and general regulations set forth in Article XIX of this chapter shall be applicable to all residential districts within the city.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.1) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.40 RE, RURAL RESIDENTIAL ESTATES DISTRICTS.¶

(A) It is intended that this district classification be those lands designated “R-L” on the land use diagram of the city general plan, where topographic, locational, greenway or other limiting factors occur, for which low density residential uses carefully positioned to minimize tree removal, erosion or other environmental conditions are the desired land uses.

(B) The specific use regulations set out beneath the column titled “RE” in the chart marked “residential zones and permit requirements” in § 25.52 shall apply in all RE districts.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.3) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.41 R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.¶

(A) It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas subdivided and used or designed or planned to be used for one single-family dwelling per parcel that are designated “R-L” on the land use diagram of the city general plan.

(B) The specific use regulations set out beneath the column titled “R-1” in the chart marked “residential zones and permit requirements” in § 25.52 shall apply in all R-1 districts.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.5) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.42 R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.¶

(A) It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas subdivided and used or designed or planned to be used for one duplex, two-family dwelling, per parcel that are designated “R-L” on the land use diagram of the city general plan.

(B) The specific use regulations set out beneath the column titled “R-2” in the chart marked “residential zones and permit requirements” in § 25.52 shall apply in all R-2 districts.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.7) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.43 R-3, NEIGHBORHOOD APARTMENT DISTRICTS.¶

(A) It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas where single or multiple dwelling units within one or more buildings are appropriate, and that are designated “R-M” on the land use diagram of the city general plan.

(B) The specific use regulations set out beneath the column titled “R-3” in the chart marked “residential zones and permit requirements” in § 25.52 shall apply in all R-3 districts.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.9) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.44 R-4, GENERAL APARTMENT DISTRICTS.¶

(A) It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas where single or multiple dwelling units within one or more buildings are appropriate, and that small scale professional offices may be appropriate that are designated “R-M” on the land use diagram of the city general plan.

(B) The specific use regulations set out beneath the column titled “R-4” in the chart marked “residential zones and permit requirements” in § 25.52 shall apply in all R-4 districts.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.11) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.45 HR, HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.¶

(A) The city recognizes the historical, archeological, aesthetic and economic value of the historically significant residences and buildings within the corporate boundaries.

(B) It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas where historically significant residences and/or offices are the predominant and desired land use and that are designated “R-M” on the land use diagram of the city general plan.

(C) The specific use regulations set out beneath the column titled “HR” in the chart marked “residential zones and permit requirements” in § 25.52 shall apply in all HR districts.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.13) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.46 LOT STANDARDS AND DENSITY.¶

Residential lots shall comply with the standards for area and density shown for the respective district on the chart titled “residential lot standards” in § 25.53.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.20) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.47 PARKING STANDARDS.¶

Parking shall comply with the standards shown for the district and the intended use(s) on the chart titled “residential lot standards” in § 25.53 and Article XXIII.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.22) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.48 SETBACK, BUILDING COVERAGE AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.¶

Front, side, street side, rear yards and structure heights shall comply with the standards shown for the respective district on the chart titled “residential lot standards” in § 25.53.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.24) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.49 LANDSCAPE STANDARDS.¶

Landscaping in residential districts shall comply with the area standards shown for the respective district on the chart titled “residential lot standards” in § 25.53.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.26) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.50 SIGNAGE.¶

Signage in residential districts shall comply with the city sign regulations, adopted by resolution of the City Council in accordance with Chapter 5 of this code.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.27) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.51 COMPLIANCE WITH DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES.¶

Multi-family housing and nonresidential development in R-3 and R-4 districts shall comply with the design review guidelines adopted by resolution of the City Council in accordance with Chapter 7 of this code. All development proposed in HR districts shall comply with the design review guidelines adopted by resolution of the City Council in accordance with Chapter 7 of this code.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.28) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000)

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§ 25.52 RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.¶

The following table is a list of permit requirements for all residential zones.

Land Use	RE	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	HR	Examples
Education:	Education:	Education:	Education:	Education:	Education:	Education:	Education:
Schools, church-owned	N	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:
Accessory use or building	P	P	P	P	P	P	Garages, accessory storage buildings
Flea market, not for profit	P	P	P	P	P	P	Only when conducted by a non- profit organization
Home occupation	P	P	P	P	P	P	See §25.239
Livestock in Ag Combining District	P	P	P	N	N	N	See §4.16 and 25.11
Lodges and fraternities	N	N	N	CUP	CUP	CUP	Only when conducted by a non- profit organization
Monuments	N	N	N	N	N	Y	See definition at §25.239
Offices, temporary construction	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	On development site
Public-owned facilities	P	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	P	Public buildings
Shelter, temporary emergency	N	N	N	AUP	AUP	AUP	See definition at §25.239
Signs, on-premises home occupation	P	P	P	P	P	P	See sign regulations
Signs, on-premises	N	N	N	P	P	P	See sign regulations
Small animal keeping	P	P	P	P	P	P	See definition at §25.239
Storage, temporary residential construction	P	P	P	P	P	P	Storage containers (during onsite construction)
Utilities, underground	P	P	P	P	P	P	Gas, electric, water and sewer lines
Utilities, above ground, screened	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	Substations, partially screened towers less than 50'
Utilities, overhead lines	P	P	P	P	P	P	Electrical, telephone, CATV
Public gathering:	Public gathering:	Public gathering:	Public gathering:	Public gathering:	Public gathering:	Public gathering:	Public gathering:
Assembly, inside	N	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	Arcades, churches, civic centers, restaurants, taverns, theaters
Assembly, outside	N	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	Noncommercial only, ballfields and the like
Assembly, outside, temporary event	N	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	See §25.194
Recreation:	Recreation:	Recreation:	Recreation:	Recreation:	Recreation:	Recreation:	Recreation:
Golf courses and country clubs	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	N
Public parks	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Residential:	Residential:	Residential:	Residential:	Residential:	Residential:	Residential:	Residential:
Accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit	P	P	P	P	P	P	Pursuant to the requirements of § 25.197
Apartment building	N	N	N	P(5)	P(5)	P	See density standards for maximum units
Child care center	N	N	N	CUP	CUP	CUP	Less than 24 hours; more than 14 children; non-medical care
Boardinghouse, bed and breakfast	N	N	N	P	P	AUP	Guest rooms, onsite owner, central dining room
Day care, large family home	P(6)	P(6)	P(6)	P(6)	P(6)	P(6)	Less than 24 hours; 9 through 14 children (See note 6 below)
Day care small family home	P	P	P	P	P	P	Less than 24 hours; less than nine children; non-medical care
Duplex (two dwellings per building)	N	N	P	P	P	P	One main building per lot
Dwelling, single-family	P	P	P	P	P	P	One main building per lot
Employee housing- large	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	See definition at §25.239
Employee housing- small	P	P	P	P	P	P	See definition at §25.239
Gardening, noncommercial	P	P	P	P	P	P	No on-site sales
Grouped dwelling complex	N	N	N	P	P	P	Multiple buildings (See density standards at §25.53)
Lodging house	N	N	N	N	P	CUP	Less than six guest rooms, single room occupancy
Lodging house, bed and breakfast	N	N	N	P	P	AUP	Guest rooms, resident owner, central dining room
Residential care facility, 6 or less clients	P	P	P	P	P	P	24 hours; less than 7 persons; nonmedical care
Residential care facility, 7 or more clients	N	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	24 hours; greater than 6 persons; nonmedical care
Transitional and supportive housing	P	P	P	P	P	P	See definition at §25.239
Mobile home parks	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	N	See density standards; see §25.53
Retail trade:	Retail trade:	Retail trade:	Retail trade:	Retail trade:	Retail trade:	Retail trade:	Retail trade:
Sales, retail inside					CUP		Antiques, appliances, art, books, clothing, drugs, floor covering, pet sales, photographs, stationery, variety
Sales, retail outside and screened					CUP		Home, garden and ranch supplies, nurseries
Sales, wholesale					CUP
Service and repair:	Service and repair:	Service and repair:	Service and repair:	Service and repair:	Service and repair:	Service and repair:	Service and repair:
Cemeteries, columbariums and to mausoleums	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	N	VA:TO>Examples
Mortuaries	N	N	N	N	CUP	N	See §25.239
Offices, temporary real estate sales	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	AUP	Model homes and office
Offices, professional and business	N	N	N	CUP	CUP	CUP	Administration, architects, artists, attorneys, dentists, doctors, engineers, family counseling, optometrists, psychiatrists, realtors
NOTES TO TABLE: 1. See also permits, Article V. 2. See also use-zone matrix, appendix. 3. For uses not listed see similar uses, § 25.239. 4. See also definitions, Article XXV. 5. Apartments confined within one building. 6. Must comply with standards; see § 25.195. CUP - Conditions use permit required. N - Not allowed in this zoning district. P - Permitted use, zoning compliance required. AUP - Administrative use permit required.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.35) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000; Am. Ord. 930, passed 7-3-2001; Am. Ord. 1006, passed 11-16-2010; Am. Ord. 1022, passed 2-4-2014; Am. Ord. 1049, passed 5-15-2018; Am. Ord. 1056, passed 3-3-2020)

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§ 25.53 RESIDENTIAL LOT STANDARDS.¶

The following is a list of residential lot standards.

Item	RE	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	HR
Setbacks (Minimum in feet):	Setbacks (Minimum in feet):	Setbacks (Minimum in feet):	Setbacks (Minimum in feet):	Setbacks (Minimum in feet):	Setbacks (Minimum in feet):	Setbacks (Minimum in feet):
Front yard	25	20(3)	20(3)	20(3)	20(3)	(4)
Side yard	10	5(1)	5(1)	5(1)	5(1)	5
Street side yard	15	10	10	10	10	8
Rear yard	20	20(1)	20(1)	20(1)	20(1)	10
Lot area (Minimum in square feet):	Lot area (Minimum in square feet):	Lot area (Minimum in square feet):	Lot area (Minimum in square feet):	Lot area (Minimum in square feet):	Lot area (Minimum in square feet):	Lot area (Minimum in square feet):
Name lot	10,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	5,750
Corner lot	12,000	7,000	7,000	7,000	7,000	5,750
Lot dimensions (Minimum in feet):	Lot dimensions (Minimum in feet):	Lot dimensions (Minimum in feet):	Lot dimensions (Minimum in feet):	Lot dimensions (Minimum in feet):	Lot dimensions (Minimum in feet):	Lot dimensions (Minimum in feet):
Normal lot width	80	60	60	60	60	50
Corner lot width	100	70	70	70	70	50
Lot depth	125	100	100	100	100	115
Cul-de-sac frontage	50	40	40	40	40	35
Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:	Miscellaneous:
Parking (Minimum)	(2)	(2)	(2)	(7)	(7)	(7)
Building coverage (Maximum)	40%	45%	50%	60%	65%	60%
Surfaced area (Maximum)	50%	55%	60%	70%	75%	75%
Landscaped area (Minimum)	(5)	(5)	(5)	(6)	(6)	25%
Density (Maximum in acres)	3	5	10	15	20	20
Height (Maximum in feet)	35(8)	35	35	40	50	45
Children’s play area (Minimum)	NA	NA	NA	(9)	(9)	NA
Resident work space (Minimum)	NA	NA	NA	(10)	(10)	NA
NOTES TO TABLE: 1. The minimum sideyard setback shall be 5 feet. Add three feet for each story above the first. Additionally, an unobstructed access route from a street or alley to the rear yard shall be provided. Such access route shall be 10’- 0’’ wide (minimum) and provide 14’ - 0’’ (minimum) of clear area measured vertically above grade for vehicle access from the street to the rear yard. Side and rear yard setbacks for detached accessory buildings are 3’ minimum (See § 25.192 ). 2. Generally two covered spaces per dwelling unit. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading. 3. Fifty feet from the street centerline or 20 feet from property line, whichever is greater. 4. Front yard minimum is ten feet where vehicular access is from alley, 20 feet otherwise. 5. Front and street side yards to be landscaped. 6. All non-surfaced or building coverage areas shall be landscaped. 7. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading for parking requirements. 8. See also § 25.239 for height exceptions. 9. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.B. The standard is 900 square feet/12 dwelling units or equivalent as approved by the Community Development Director. 10. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.A. At least one space shall be provided for a four-unit project. Thereafter, standard is one space/16 dwelling units.	NOTES TO TABLE: 1. The minimum sideyard setback shall be 5 feet. Add three feet for each story above the first. Additionally, an unobstructed access route from a street or alley to the rear yard shall be provided. Such access route shall be 10’- 0’’ wide (minimum) and provide 14’ - 0’’ (minimum) of clear area measured vertically above grade for vehicle access from the street to the rear yard. Side and rear yard setbacks for detached accessory buildings are 3’ minimum (See § 25.192 ). 2. Generally two covered spaces per dwelling unit. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading. 3. Fifty feet from the street centerline or 20 feet from property line, whichever is greater. 4. Front yard minimum is ten feet where vehicular access is from alley, 20 feet otherwise. 5. Front and street side yards to be landscaped. 6. All non-surfaced or building coverage areas shall be landscaped. 7. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading for parking requirements. 8. See also § 25.239 for height exceptions. 9. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.B. The standard is 900 square feet/12 dwelling units or equivalent as approved by the Community Development Director. 10. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.A. At least one space shall be provided for a four-unit project. Thereafter, standard is one space/16 dwelling units.	NOTES TO TABLE: 1. The minimum sideyard setback shall be 5 feet. Add three feet for each story above the first. Additionally, an unobstructed access route from a street or alley to the rear yard shall be provided. Such access route shall be 10’- 0’’ wide (minimum) and provide 14’ - 0’’ (minimum) of clear area measured vertically above grade for vehicle access from the street to the rear yard. Side and rear yard setbacks for detached accessory buildings are 3’ minimum (See § 25.192 ). 2. Generally two covered spaces per dwelling unit. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading. 3. Fifty feet from the street centerline or 20 feet from property line, whichever is greater. 4. Front yard minimum is ten feet where vehicular access is from alley, 20 feet otherwise. 5. Front and street side yards to be landscaped. 6. All non-surfaced or building coverage areas shall be landscaped. 7. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading for parking requirements. 8. See also § 25.239 for height exceptions. 9. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.B. The standard is 900 square feet/12 dwelling units or equivalent as approved by the Community Development Director. 10. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.A. At least one space shall be provided for a four-unit project. Thereafter, standard is one space/16 dwelling units.	NOTES TO TABLE: 1. The minimum sideyard setback shall be 5 feet. Add three feet for each story above the first. Additionally, an unobstructed access route from a street or alley to the rear yard shall be provided. Such access route shall be 10’- 0’’ wide (minimum) and provide 14’ - 0’’ (minimum) of clear area measured vertically above grade for vehicle access from the street to the rear yard. Side and rear yard setbacks for detached accessory buildings are 3’ minimum (See § 25.192 ). 2. Generally two covered spaces per dwelling unit. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading. 3. Fifty feet from the street centerline or 20 feet from property line, whichever is greater. 4. Front yard minimum is ten feet where vehicular access is from alley, 20 feet otherwise. 5. Front and street side yards to be landscaped. 6. All non-surfaced or building coverage areas shall be landscaped. 7. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading for parking requirements. 8. See also § 25.239 for height exceptions. 9. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.B. The standard is 900 square feet/12 dwelling units or equivalent as approved by the Community Development Director. 10. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.A. At least one space shall be provided for a four-unit project. Thereafter, standard is one space/16 dwelling units.	NOTES TO TABLE: 1. The minimum sideyard setback shall be 5 feet. Add three feet for each story above the first. Additionally, an unobstructed access route from a street or alley to the rear yard shall be provided. Such access route shall be 10’- 0’’ wide (minimum) and provide 14’ - 0’’ (minimum) of clear area measured vertically above grade for vehicle access from the street to the rear yard. Side and rear yard setbacks for detached accessory buil
dings are 3’ minimum (See § 25.192 ). 2. Generally two covered spaces per dwelling unit. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading. 3. Fifty feet from the street centerline or 20 feet from property line, whichever is greater. 4. Front yard minimum is ten feet where vehicular access is from alley, 20 feet otherwise. 5. Front and street side yards to be landscaped. 6. All non-surfaced or building coverage areas shall be landscaped. 7. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading for parking requirements. 8. See also § 25.239 for height exceptions. 9. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.B. The standard is 900 square feet/12 dwelling units or equivalent as approved by the Community Development Director. 10. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.A. At least one space shall be provided for a four-unit project. Thereafter, standard is one space/16 dwelling units.	NOTES TO TABLE: 1. The minimum sideyard setback shall be 5 feet. Add three feet for each story above the first. Additionally, an unobstructed access route from a street or alley to the rear yard shall be provided. Such access route shall be 10’- 0’’ wide (minimum) and provide 14’ - 0’’ (minimum) of clear area measured vertically above grade for vehicle access from the street to the rear yard. Side and rear yard setbacks for detached accessory buildings are 3’ minimum (See § 25.192 ). 2. Generally two covered spaces per dwelling unit. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading. 3. Fifty feet from the street centerline or 20 feet from property line, whichever is greater. 4. Front yard minimum is ten feet where vehicular access is from alley, 20 feet otherwise. 5. Front and street side yards to be landscaped. 6. All non-surfaced or building coverage areas shall be landscaped. 7. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading for parking requirements. 8. See also § 25.239 for height exceptions. 9. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.B. The standard is 900 square feet/12 dwelling units or equivalent as approved by the Community Development Director. 10. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.A. At least one space shall be provided for a four-unit project. Thereafter, standard is one space/16 dwelling units.	NOTES TO TABLE: 1. The minimum sideyard setback shall be 5 feet. Add three feet for each story above the first. Additionally, an unobstructed access route from a street or alley to the rear yard shall be provided. Such access route shall be 10’- 0’’ wide (minimum) and provide 14’ - 0’’ (minimum) of clear area measured vertically above grade for vehicle access from the street to the rear yard. Side and rear yard setbacks for detached accessory buildings are 3’ minimum (See § 25.192 ). 2. Generally two covered spaces per dwelling unit. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading. 3. Fifty feet from the street centerline or 20 feet from property line, whichever is greater. 4. Front yard minimum is ten feet where vehicular access is from alley, 20 feet otherwise. 5. Front and street side yards to be landscaped. 6. All non-surfaced or building coverage areas shall be landscaped. 7. See Article XXIII , Off-street parking and loading for parking requirements. 8. See also § 25.239 for height exceptions. 9. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.B. The standard is 900 square feet/12 dwelling units or equivalent as approved by the Community Development Director. 10. See General Plan Land Use Element Land Dev. Pol. V.A. At least one space shall be provided for a four-unit project. Thereafter, standard is one space/16 dwelling units.

(`61 Code, § 25.06.40) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000; Am. Ord. 930, passed 7-3-2001; Am. Ord. 939, passed 5-20-2003; Am. Ord. 1018, passed 9-3-2013)

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§ 25.39 GENERALLY.¶

§ 25.40 RE, RURAL RESIDENTIAL ESTATES DISTRICTS.¶

§ 25.41 R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.¶

§ 25.42 R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.¶

§ 25.43 R-3, NEIGHBORHOOD APARTMENT DISTRICTS.¶

§ 25.44 R-4, GENERAL APARTMENT DISTRICTS.¶

§ 25.45 HR, HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.¶

§ 25.46 LOT STANDARDS AND DENSITY.¶

§ 25.47 PARKING STANDARDS.¶

§ 25.48 SETBACK, BUILDING COVERAGE AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.¶

§ 25.49 LANDSCAPE STANDARDS.¶

§ 25.50 SIGNAGE.¶

§ 25.51 COMPLIANCE WITH DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES.¶

§ 25.52 RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.¶

§ 25.53 RESIDENTIAL LOT STANDARDS.¶

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