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Title 10 — Planning and Zoning›Chapter 2 — ZONING AND LAND USE›Article 2 — Zoning Districts
Redondo Beach Municipal Code Div. 2 Multiple-Family Residential Zones
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§ 10-2.510. Specific purposes, R-2, R-3, RMD, and RH multiple-family residential zones.¶
In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 10-2.102, the specific purposes of the multiple-family residential zone regulations are to:
(a) Provide appropriately located areas for multiple-family residential development, including those units used as transitional housing, supportive housing or employee housing consistent with the General Plan, and with the standards of public health, safety, and welfare established by the Municipal Code;
(b) Provide an adequate supply and range of housing types to accommodate the City's future population growth;
(c) Achieve a high level of design quality consistent with the surrounding neighborhood;
(d) Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling;
(e) Protect residential areas from public safety hazards;
(f) Provide sites for public or semi-public land uses needed to complement residential development or requiring a residential environment;
(g) Ensure the provision of public services and facilities needed to accommodate the residential population.
(h) The additional purposes of each multiple-family residential zone are:
(1) R-2, R-3 and R-3A low density multiple-family residential zones. To provide opportunities for low density multi-family residential land use, including attached or detached units in condominiums, duplexes, and apartments, and designed to convey the visual character of single family residential neighborhoods.
(2) RMD medium density multiple-family residential zone. To provide opportunities for medium density multi-family residential land use, including attached or detached units in condominiums, duplexes, and apartments, with standards appropriate for such development and designed to convey a distinctive residential neighborhood quality.
(3) RH high density multiple-family residential zones. To provide opportunities for higher density multi-family residential land use, including apartments and condominiums, with standards appropriate for such development and designed to convey a distinctive residential neighborhood quality.
(4) RH-4 very high density multiple-family residential zones. To promote high density housing, including condominiums and apartments, that provides opportunities for housing that is affordable to lower income households and helps satisfy the City’s RHNA obligation consistent with the City’s Housing Element and State law.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024, and Ord. 3311-26 c.s., June 11, 2026)
§ 10-2.511. Land use regulations: R-2, R-3, RMD, and RH multiple-family residential zones.¶
In the following schedule the letter "P" designates use classifications permitted in the specified zone and the letter "C" designates use classifications permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit, as provided in Section 10-2.2506. Where there is neither a "P" nor a "C" indicated under a specified zone, or where a use classification is not listed, that classification is not permitted. The "Additional Regulations" column references regulations located elsewhere in the Municipal Code.
| Use Classifications | R-2 | R-3 | R-3A | RMD | RH-1 | RH-2 | RH-3 | RH-4 1 | Additional Regulations See Section: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Uses | |||||||||
| Employee housing | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Single-family residential | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | – | |
| 2-15 residential units on a lot * | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 10-2.1608 |
| 16 or more residential units on a lot * | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C/P 2 | 10-2.1608 |
| Family day care homes: | |||||||||
| Family day care home, small | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Family day care home, large | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Residential care facilities, limited | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Senior housing | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | P | 10-2.1624 |
| Second units | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 10-2.1506 |
| Supportive housing | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 10-2.1638 |
| Transitional housing | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Commercial Uses | |||||||||
| Home occupations | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 6-1.22(h) |
| Parking lots | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | 10-2.1702(c)(2) |
| Other Uses | |||||||||
| Adult day care centers | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Child day care centers | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Churches | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Convalescent facilities | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Non-profits | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Private schools | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Public utility facilities | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | 10-2.1614 |
| Note: |
|---|
| * Maximum number of units per each zone is established by the applicable zone's development standards. |
| Notes: 1. New development projects in the RH-4 zone must include residential use. A minimum of 50% of the total gross floor area of any new development project in the RH-4 zone shall be occupied by residential uses. Floor area shall be calculated as outlined in Section 10-2.402 . 2. Residential development projects in the RH-4 zone that include at least 20% of the units dedicated to lower income households and are located on properties identified in Appendix B of the 2021-2029 Housing Element that meet the requirements of Section 10-2.2500(a)(9) are processed administratively pursuant to Section 10-2.2500 , Administrative Design Review, otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required. |
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by § 4, Ord. 2911 c.s., eff. October 16, 2003, § 5, Ord. 2927 c.s., eff. March 17, 2004, § 4, Ord. 2936 c.s., eff. June 17, 2004, § 2, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005, Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024, and Ord. 3311-26 c.s., eff. June 11, 2026)
§ 10-2.513. Development standards: R-2 low density multiple-family residential zone.¶
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be as follows:
(1) Lots less than 6,000 square feet: one dwelling unit.
(2) Lots 6,000 square feet or greater: not more than one dwelling unit for each 2,984 square feet of lot area.
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined only when all of the requirements of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section are satisfied.
(1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act; and
(2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with an application for Administrative Design Review Administrative Design Review for projects processing 15 units or fewer and a Conditional Use Permit for a development greater than 15 units consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone.
(c) Building height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of 30 feet (see definition of building height in Section 10-2.402).
(d) Stories. No building shall exceed two stories (see definition of story in Section 10-2.402).
(e) Setbacks. The minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) Front setback. The front setback shall average no less than 20 feet, but at no point be less than 15 feet.
(2) Side setback. There shall be a minimum side setback of five feet the full length of the lot, except as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings on lots less than fifty feet in width. Additions to existing single-family dwellings constructed on lots less than 50 feet in width, with existing side setbacks of less than five feet, shall be permitted to match the existing side setback, provided that the side setback shall not be less than 10% of the width of the lot.
b. Lots exceeding fifty feet of frontage. The side setback requirement shall increase one foot for each 50 feet or fraction thereof of lot frontage in excess of the first 50 feet of lot frontage.
(3) Rear setback. The rear setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 10 feet.
(f) Outdoor living space. A minimum amount of outdoor living space shall be provided on each improved lot according to the number and type of dwelling units constructed on such lot as follows: (see standards for outdoor living space in Section 10-2.1510).
(1) Single-family dwelling: 800 square feet.
(2) Condominiums: 450 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Multiple-family dwellings: 400 square feet per dwelling unit.
(g) General regulations (including, but not limited to, accessory structures, projections into setbacks, and fences and walls). See Article 3 of this chapter.
(h) Parking regulations. See Article 5 of this chapter.
(i) Sign regulations. See Article 6 of this chapter.
(j) Landscaping regulations. See Article 7 of this chapter.
(k) Procedures. See Article 12 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2786 c.s., eff. January 2, 1997, Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, § 6, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005, and Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024)
§ 10-2.514. Development standards: R-3 low density multiple-family residential zone.¶
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be as follows:
(1) Lots less than 5,000 square feet: one dwelling unit.
(2) Lots 5,000 square feet or greater: not more than one dwelling unit for each 2,490 square feet of lot area.
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined only when all of the requirements of subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this section are satisfied. (This subsection is not intended to permit the combination of two or more typical or standard-sized lots or to permit developments of a mass and scale inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood.)
(1) One of the following conditions exists:
a. One or more of the lots is less than 5,000 square feet in area, or
b. One or more of the lots has no legal access from a public street or alley, or
c. One or more of the lots is subject to other unique circumstances such as unusual lot size, shape or topography, and the combining of the lots will help achieve an improved development more consistent with the character of development in the neighborhood;
(2) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act; and
(3) The proposed combination is brought in connection with applications for Administrative Design Review, or Planning Commission Design Review and a Conditional Use Permit for a development consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone.
(c) Building height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of 30 feet (see definition of building height in Section 10-2.402).
(d) Stories. No building shall exceed two stories (see definition of story in Section 10-2.402).
(e) Setbacks. The minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) Front setback. The front setback shall average no less than 18 feet, but at no point be less than 14 feet.
(2) Side setback. There shall be a minimum side setback of five feet the full length of the lot, except as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings on lots less than fifty feet in width. Additions to existing single-family dwellings constructed on lots less than 50 feet in width, with existing side setbacks of less than five feet, shall be permitted to match the existing side setback, provided that the side setback shall not be less than 10% of the width of the lot.
b. Lots exceeding fifty feet of frontage. The side setback requirement shall increase one foot for each 50 feet or fraction thereof of lot frontage in excess of the first 50 feet of lot frontage.
(3) Rear setback. The rear setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 10 feet.
(f) Outdoor living space. A minimum amount of outdoor living space shall be provided on each improved lot according to the number and type of dwelling units constructed on such lot as follows: (see standards for outdoor living space in Section 10-2.1510).
(1) Single-family dwelling: 800 square feet.
(2) Condominiums: 350 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Multiple-family dwellings: 350 square feet per dwelling unit.
(g) General regulations (including, but not limited to, accessory structures, projections into setbacks, and fences and walls). See Article 3 of this chapter.
(h) Parking regulations. See Article 5 of this chapter.
(i) Sign regulations. See Article 6 of this chapter.
(j) Landscaping regulations. See Article 7 of this chapter.
(k) Procedures. See Article 12 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2786 c.s., eff. January 2, 1997, Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, and § 7, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005)
§ 10-2.515. Development standards: R-3A low density multiple-family residential zone.¶
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be as follows:
(1) Lots less than 5,000 square feet: one dwelling unit.
(2) Lots 5,000 square feet or greater: not more than one dwelling unit for each 2,490 square feet of lot area.
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined only when the following are satisfied.
(1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act; and
(2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with an application for Administrative Design Review for projects processing 15 units or fewer and a Conditional Use Permit for a development greater than 15 units consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone.
(c) Building height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of 30 feet (see definition of building height in Section 10-2.402).
(d) Stories. No building shall exceed two stories (see definition of story in Section 10-2.402).
(e) Setbacks. The minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) Front setback. The front setback shall average no less than 18 feet, but at no point be less than 14 feet.
(2) Side setback. There shall be a minimum side setback of five feet the full length of the lot, except as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings on lots less than fifty feet in width. Additions to existing single-family dwellings constructed on lots less than 50 feet in width, with existing side setbacks of less than five feet, shall be permitted to match the existing side setback, provided that the side setback shall not be less than 10% of the width of the lot.
b. Lots exceeding fifty feet of frontage. The side setback requirement shall increase one foot for each 50 feet or fraction thereof of lot frontage in excess of the first 50 feet of lot frontage.
(3) Rear setback. The rear setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 10 feet.
(f) Outdoor living space. A minimum amount of outdoor living space shall be provided on each improved lot according to the number and type of dwelling units constructed on such lot as follows: (see standards for outdoor living space in Section 10-2.1510).
(1) Single-family dwelling: 800 square feet.
(2) Condominiums: 350 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Multiple-family dwellings: 350 square feet per dwelling unit.
(g) General regulations (including, but not limited to, accessory structures, projections into setbacks, and fences and walls). See Article 3 of this chapter.
(h) Parking regulations. See Article 5 of this chapter.
(i) Sign regulations. See Article 6 of this chapter.
(j) Landscaping regulations. See Article 7 of this chapter.
(k) Procedures. See Article 12 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, § 8, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005, and Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024)
§ 10-2.516. Development standards: RMD medium density multiple-family residential zone.¶
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be as follows:
(1) Lots less than 5,000 square feet: one dwelling unit.
(2) Lots 5,000 square feet or greater: not more than one dwelling unit for each 1,870 square feet of lot area.
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined provided that the following requirements are satisfied:
(1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act; and
(2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with application an application for Administrative Design Review for projects processing 15 units or fewer and a Conditional Use Permit for a development greater than 15 units consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone.
(c) Building height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of 30 feet (see definition of building height in Section 10-2.402).
(d) Stories. No building shall exceed two stories (see definition of story in Section 10-2.402).
(e) Setbacks. The minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) Front setback. The front setback shall average no less than 18 feet, but at no point be less than 12 feet.
(2) Side setback. There shall be a minimum side setback of five feet the full length of the lot, except as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings on lots less than fifty feet in width. Additions to existing single-family dwellings constructed on lots less than 50 feet in width, with existing side setbacks of less than five feet, shall be permitted to match the existing side setback, provided that the side setback shall not be less than 10% of the width of the lot.
b. Lots exceeding fifty feet of frontage.
The side setback requirement shall be six feet where the lot frontage is greater than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet.
The side setback requirement shall be 10 feet where the lot frontage is greater than 100 feet and not more than 150 feet.
The side setback requirement shall be 15 feet where the lot frontage is greater than 150 feet.
(3) Rear setback. The rear setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 10 feet.
(f) Outdoor living space. A minimum amount of outdoor living space shall be provided on each improved lot according to the number and type of dwelling units constructed on such lot as follows: (see standards for outdoor living space in Section 10-2.1510).
(1) Single-family dwelling: 800 square feet.
(2) Condominiums: 350 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Multiple-family dwellings: 350 square feet per dwelling unit.
(g) General regulations (including, but not limited to, accessory structures, projections into setbacks, and fences and walls). See Article 3 of this chapter.
(h) Parking regulations. See Article 5 of this chapter.
(i) Sign regulations. See Article 6 of this chapter.
(j) Landscaping regulations. See Article 7 of this chapter.
(k) Procedures. See Article 12 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, and § 9, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005, and Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024)
§ 10-2.517. Development standards: RH-1 high density multiple-family residential zone.¶
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be not more than one dwelling unit for each 1,452 square feet of lot area.
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined provided that the following requirements are satisfied:
(1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act; and
(2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with applications for Administrative Design Review, or Planning Commission Design Review and a Conditional Use Permit for a development consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone;
(c) Building height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of 30 feet (see definition of building height in Section 10-2.402).
(d) Stories. No building shall exceed two stories (see definition of story in Section 10-2.402).
(e) Setbacks. The minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) Front setback. The front setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 12 feet.
(2) Side setback. There shall be a minimum side setback of five feet the full length of the lot, except as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings on lots less than fifty feet in width. Additions to existing single-family dwellings constructed on lots less than 50 feet in width, with existing side setbacks of less than five feet, shall be permitted to match the existing side setback, provided that the side setback shall not be less than 10% of the width of the lot.
b. Lots exceeding fifty feet of frontage.
The side setback requirement shall be six feet where the lot frontage is greater than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet.
The side setback requirement shall be 10 feet where the lot frontage is greater than 100 feet and not more than 150 feet.
The side setback requirement shall be 15 feet where the lot frontage is greater than 150 feet.
(3) Rear setback. The rear setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 10 feet.
(f) Outdoor living space. A minimum amount of outdoor living space shall be provided on each improved lot according to the number and type of dwelling units constructed on such lot as follows: (see standards for outdoor living space in Section 10-2.1510).
(1) Single-family dwelling: 800 square feet.
(2) Condominiums: 200 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Multiple-family dwellings: 200 square feet per dwelling unit.
(g) General regulations (including, but not limited to, accessory structures, projections into setbacks, and fences and walls). See Article 3 of this Chapter.
(h) Parking regulations. See Article 5 of this chapter.
(i) Sign regulations. See Article 6 of this chapter.
(j) Landscaping regulations. See Article 7 of this chapter.
(k) Procedures. See Article 12 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, and § 10, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005, and Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024)
§ 10-2.518. Development standards: RH-2 high density multiple-family residential zone.¶
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be not more than one dwelling unit for each 1,452 square feet of lot area.
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined provided that the following requirements are satisfied:
(1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act; and
(2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with applications for Administrative Design Review, or Planning Commission Design Review and a Conditional Use Permit for a development consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone;
(c) Building height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet (see definition of building height in Section 10-2.402).
(d) Stories. No building shall exceed three stories (see definition of story in Section 10-2.402).
(e) Setbacks. The minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) Front setback. The front setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 12 feet.
(2) Side setback. There shall be a minimum side setback of five feet the full length of the lot, except as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings on lots less than fifty feet in width. Additions to existing single-family dwellings constructed on lots less than 50 feet in width, with existing side setbacks of less than five feet, shall be permitted to match the existing side setback, provided that the side setback shall not be less than 10% of the width of the lot.
b. Lots exceeding fifty feet of frontage.
The side setback requirement shall be six feet where the lot frontage is greater than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet.
The side setback requirement shall be 10 feet where the lot frontage is greater than 100 feet and not more than 150 feet.
The side setback requirement shall be 15 feet where the lot frontage is greater than 150 feet.
(3) Rear setback. The rear setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 10 feet.
(f) Outdoor living space. A minimum amount of outdoor living space shall be provided on each improved lot according to the number and type of dwelling units constructed on such lot as follows: (see standards for outdoor living space in Section 10-2.1510).
(1) Single-family dwelling: 800 square feet.
(2) Condominiums: 200 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Multiple-family dwellings: 200 square feet per dwelling unit.
(g) General regulations (including, but not limited to, accessory structures, projections into setbacks, and fences and walls). See Article 3 of this chapter.
(h) Parking regulations. See Article 5 of this chapter.
(i) Sign regulations. See Article 6 of this chapter.
(j) Landscaping regulations. See Article 7 of this chapter.
(k) Procedures. See Article 12 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, and § 11, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005, and Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024)
§ 10-2.519. Development standards: RH-3 high density multiple-family residential zone.¶
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit.
(1) The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be not more than one dwelling unit for each 1,452 square feet of lot area.
(2) Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. The minimum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot that is listed in Table B-2 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element shall be no less than one unit for each 2,179 square feet of lot area.
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined provided that the following requirements are satisfied:
(1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act;
(2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a development consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone;
(c) Building height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet, except that building heights of up to 45 feet may be granted in conjunction with the granting of a density bonus for the purpose of providing low- and moderate-income housing (see definition of building height in Section 10-2.402; see density bonus requirements in Article 9 of this chapter).
(d) Stories. No building shall exceed three stories (see definition of story in Section 10-2.402).
(e) Setbacks. The minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) Front setback. The front setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 12 feet.
(2) Side setback. There shall be a minimum side setback of five feet the full length of the lot, except as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings on lots less than fifty feet in width. Additions to existing single-family dwellings constructed on lots less than 50 feet in width, with existing side setbacks of less than five feet, shall be permitted to match the existing side setback, provided that the side setback shall not be less than 10% of the width of the lot.
b. Lots exceeding fifty feet of frontage.
The side setback requirement shall be six feet where the lot frontage is greater than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet.
The side setback requirement shall be 10 feet where the lot frontage is greater than 100 feet and not more than 150 feet.
The side setback requirement shall be 15 feet where the lot frontage is greater than 150 feet.
(3) Rear setback. The rear setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 10 feet.
(f) Outdoor living space. A minimum amount of outdoor living space shall be provided on each improved lot according to the number and type of dwelling units constructed on such lot as follows: (see standards for outdoor living space in Section 10-2.1510).
(1) Single-family dwelling: 800 square feet.
(2) Condominiums: 200 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Multiple-family dwellings: 200 square feet per dwelling unit.
(g) General regulations (including, but not limited to, accessory structures, projections into setbacks, and fences and walls). See Article 3 of this chapter.
(h) Parking regulations. See Article 5 of this chapter.
(i) Sign regulations. See Article 6 of this chapter.
(j) Landscaping regulations. See Article 7 of this chapter.
(k) Procedures. See Article 12 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, and Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024)
§ 10-2.520. Development standards: RH-4 high density multiple-family residential zone.¶
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit.
(1) The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be not more than one dwelling unit for each 670 square feet of lot area.
(2) Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. The minimum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be no less than one unit for each 2,179 square feet of lot area.
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined provided that the following requirements are satisfied:
(1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act.
(c) Building height. No building or structure shall exceed a height of 55 feet, unless an Affordable Housing Benefit, as defined in Section 10-2.2102, is granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 9 of this chapter.
(d) Stories. No building shall exceed five stories (see definition of story in Section 10-2.402), unless an Affordable Housing Benefit, as defined in Section 10-2.2102, is granted pursuant to Article 9 of this chapter.
(e) Setbacks. The minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) Front setback. There shall be a minimum front setback of 10 feet the full width of the lot.
(2) Side setback. There shall be a minimum side setback of five feet the full length of the lot, except as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings on lots less than 50 feet in width. Additions to existing single-family dwellings constructed on lots less than 50 feet in width, with existing side setbacks of less than five feet, shall be permitted to match the existing side setback, provided that the side setback shall not be less than 10% of the width of the lot.
b. Lots exceeding 50 feet of frontage.
Where the lot frontage is greater than 50 feet and not more than 75 feet, the side setback requirement shall be five feet.
Where the lot frontage is greater than 75 feet and not more than 100 feet, the side setback requirement shall be six feet.
Where the lot frontage is greater than 100 feet and not more than 150 feet the side setback requirement shall be 10 feet.
Where the lot frontage is greater than 150 feet the side setback requirement shall be 15 feet.
(3) Rear setback. No rear setback shall be required, except where the rear lot line is contiguous to a residential zone, in which case, the rear setback shall average no less than 15 feet, but at no point be less than 10 feet.
(4) Second story setback. The second story shall have a minimum setback of 15 feet from any property line abutting a street.
(5) Third and fourth story setback. Within the first 30 feet of property depth, all building elevations above the second floor shall have a minimum average setback of five feet from the second floor building face.
(f) Outdoor living space. Each dwelling unit shall be provided a minimum of 200 square feet of outdoor living space (see standards for outdoor living space in Section 10-5.1510).
(g) General regulations (including, but not limited to, accessory structures, projections into setbacks, and fences and walls). See Article 3 of this chapter.
(h) Legal nonconforming uses/structures. A legal nonconforming use may continue and is considered a legal conforming use, but shall not be enlarged or expanded, except for minor alterations necessary for maintenance or for an expansion not exceeding 10% of the total existing square footage or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Any proposed change in excess of this will be considered a new development project and all provisions of this section must be implemented. A legal nonconforming structure is subject to Article 8, Nonconforming Uses and Structures, Section 10-2.2004.
(i) Parking regulations. See Article 5 of this chapter.
(j) Sign regulations. See Article 6 of this chapter.
(k) Landscaping regulations. See Article 7 of this chapter.
(l) Procedures. See Article 12 of this chapter.
(Ord. 3311-26 c.s., eff. June 11, 2026)
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