§ 17.60

The board of supervisors finds that because of the rapid urbanization taking place in the county, it is desirable to permit the development of subdivisions containing open areas that will be used for recreation purposes or will tend to preserve the rural atmosphere of the area. Therefore, lots containing an area less than the minimum lot area now established may be permitted provided open areas are developed and maintained for the use and benefit of the residents of the subdivision.

(Ord. 348, § 8.90)

A.

One-family dwellings, and accessory uses or buildings normally incidental thereto.

B.

Multiple-family dwellings subject to the provisions of section 17.60.070 of this ordinance.

C.

Nonprofit community centers, social halls, churches, parks, and community recreation facilities, including but not limited to swimming pools, and golf courses and the normal accessory uses thereto.

D.

Community service areas and medical facilities designed primarily for the use of the residents of the subdivision.

E.

On-site signs, affixed to building walls, stating the name of the structure, use, or institution, not to exceed five percent of the surface area of the exterior face of the wall upon which the sign is located.

F.

The following uses shall be permitted provided a conditional use permit is granted pursuant to section 17.200.050 of this ordinance:

1.

Mobilehome parks, developed pursuant to section 17.264.020 of this ordinance.

G.

The following uses are permitted provided a plot plan has been approved pursuant to the provisions of section 17.216.040:

1.

Temporary real estate tract offices located within a subdivision, to be used only for and during the original sale of the subdivision, but not to exceed a period of two years in any event.

2.

Child day care center.

H.

The following uses are permitted provided a public use permit has been granted pursuant to the provisions of section 17.208.050 of this ordinance:

1.

Churches, temples and other places of religious worship.

I.

Any use that is not specifically listed in Subsections F., G. and H. may be considered a permitted or conditionally permitted use provided that the planning director finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the permit process which governs the category in which it falls.

(Ord. 348.3888 §§ 6, 7, 1999; Ord. 348.3883, 9-10-199; Ord. 348.2540, 1986; Ord. 348.2140, 1982; Ord. 348 § 8.91)

(Ord. 348.4596, § 17, 2-10-1999; Ord. 348.4713, § 9, 11-9-2010)

The R-4 zone shall not be applied to any area containing less than nine acres.

(Ord. 348, § 8.92)

A.

The minimum overall area for each dwelling unit, exclusive of the area used for commercial purposes and area set aside for street rights-of-way, but including recreation and service areas shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet.

B.

The minimum lot area for the individual lots used as a residential building site shall be three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet. The minimum width of each lot shall be forty (40) feet and the minimum depth shall be eighty (80) feet.

C.

One-family residences shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height. No other building or structure shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height, unless a greater height is approved pursuant to section 17.172.230. In no event, however, shall a building exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height or any other structure exceed one hundred five (105) feet in height, unless a variance is approved pursuant to Chapter 17.196.

D.

Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements are as follows:

1.

The front yard shall be not less than twenty (20) feet, measured from the existing right-of-way as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure.

2.

Side yards on interior and through lots shall be not less than a width of five feet. Side yard on corner and reversed corner lots shall be not less than ten (10) feet from the existing right-of-way or from any future right-of-way as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure.

3.

The rear yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

4.

No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in section 17.172.140.

E.

Off-street parking shall be provided as set forth in Chapter 17.188.

F.

Individual sewage disposal systems shall not be permitted on lots containing an area of less than one-half acre unless a report has been received by the planning commission from the county health department stating that such a system will be acceptable.

G.

The recreation areas shall be of a size, based on the particular use, adequate to meet the needs of the anticipated population, and shall be arranged so as to be readily accessible to the residents of the subdivision.

H.

Adequate and permanent access from a public street to each family dwelling shall be provided for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.

(Ord. 348.4088 § 1, 2002; Ord. 348.3990 §§ 5, 6, 2001; Ord. 348.2856, 1988; Ord. 348.2162, 1983; Ord. 348 § 8.93)

17.60.050 - Subdivision and development plan requirements.

Before any structure is erected or use established in the R-4 zone, there shall be a subdivision map recorded and a development plan approved as set forth in section 17.60.060.

(Ord. 348, § 8.94)

A.

A subdivision conforming to the standards and conditions of county Ordinance No. 460, as presently worded or hereafter amended, not inconsistent with specific provisions of this section shall be recorded. All lots not to be used for residential purposes shall be given a lot letter instead of a lot number.

B.

A development plan conforming to the requirements of this chapter and containing the following minimum information shall be approved by the planning commission.

1.

Location of each existing and each proposed structure in the development area, the use or uses to be contained therein. Typical plans indicating use on a lot may be used;

2.

Location of all pedestrian walks, malls, recreation and other open areas for the use of occupants and members of the public;

3.

Location and height of all walls, fences and screen planting, including a plan for the landscaping of the development, types of surfacing, such as paving, turfing, or other landscaping to be used at various locations;

4.

Plans and elevations of typical structures to indicate architectural type and construction standards.

C.

Documents setting forth the method of conveying title, the type of estate to be granted, the method of maintaining the open areas and service areas, and the conditions of use of the open or recreation areas shall be submitted to and approved by the planning commission. The following minimum standards shall be maintained:

1.

The right to use recreational facilities and service areas shall be appurtenant to ownership of residential lots within the development, or shall be made a covenant to run with the land.

2.

Provisions shall be made for maintenance of the common and service areas by a corporation, partnership, trust or other legal entity having the right to assess the individual lot owners.

(Ord. 348, § 8.95)

Multiple-family dwellings may be erected subject to the following standards and conditions.

A.

The use shall comply with all provisions of the R-3 zone.

B.

A plot plan has first been approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.216. The plot plan shall contain the following information:

1.

Location of each existing and proposed structure in the development area and the use or uses to be contained therein;

2.

Location of all pedestrian walks, malls and recreation areas;

3.

Location and height of all walls, fences and screen planting, including a plan for the landscaping and surfacing of the development;

4.

Plans and elevations of typical structures to indicate architectural type and construction standards.

(Ord. 34.2414, 1984; Ord. 348.2160, 1983; Ord. 348.2140, 1982; Ord. 348.2074, 1982; Ord. 348.1481, 1975; Ord. 348.1201, 1973; Ord. 348.251, 1964; Ord. 348 § 8.96)

Chapter 17.64 - R-5 OPEN AREA COMBINING ZONE, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS

Sections:

17.64.010 - Uses permitted.

A.

The following uses are permitted provided a plot plan has been approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.216:

1.

Golf courses and appurtenant facilities, including clubhouses. A clubhouse is permitted to have customary retail shop and restaurant facilities;

2.

Noncommercial community association recreation and assembly buildings and facilities;

3.

Lakes, including noncommercial fishing therefrom;

4.

Picnic grounds;

5.

Parking lots, only for above-listed permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.188, except that not less than five percent of the interior of such parking lots shall have distributed landscaping in addition to the landscaping requirements of Chapter 17.188;

6.

Water wells and appurtenant facilities;

7.

On-site identification signs, maximum size: ten (10) square feet;

8.

Cemetery, pet or human.

9.

Child day care center.

B.

The following uses are permitted provided a conditional use permit has been granted:

1.

Riding academies and stables.

C.

The following uses are permitted provided a public use permit has been granted pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.29 of this ordinance:

1.

Churches, temples and other places of religious worship.

D.

Any use that is not specifically listed in Subsections A., B. and C. may be considered a permitted or conditionally permitted use provided that the planning director finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the permit process which governs the category in which it falls.

(Ord. 348.3888 § 8, 1999; Ord. 348.3883, 9-10-1999; Ord. 348.3881, 1999; Ord. 348 § 8.100)

(Ord. No. 348.4596, § 18, 2-10-1999; Ord. 348.4713, § 10, 11-9-2010)

17.64.020 - Development standards.

A.

Lot Area. This zone is to be applied to those areas within subdivisions and other residential developments that provide open space and recreational area and facilities for the project. Therefore, no minimum lot size is established for the zone.

B.

Yards. Whenever a building is to be constructed on a lot in this zone, it shall have a front yard, side yard and rear yard, each of which shall be not less than fifty (50) feet. If more than one building is constructed on one lot, there shall be not less than twenty (20) feet separation between the buildings. No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided for in section 17.172.140.

C.

Trash Areas. All trash collection areas shall be enclosed with a solid fence or wall no less than six feet high.

D.

Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.188.

E.

All buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height, unless a height up to seventy-five (75) feet is specifically permitted under the provisions of section 17.172.220.

(Ord. 348.3881, 1999; Ord. 348.2510, 1985; Ord. 348.1481, 1975; Ord. 348.1327, 1974; Ord. 348.912, 1971; Ord. 348 § 8.101)

Chapter 17.67 - SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 251

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