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Title 18 — ZoningDivision I — Zoning

Chapter 18.22 — CZ R-2 COASTAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT

Sand City Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Sand City

§ 18.22.010. Purpose.

The purpose of the CZ R-2 district is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, and to encourage clustered multiple family attached structures at medium density. (Ord. 04-03; Ord. 84-1 §13-1)

§ 18.22.020. Permitted Uses, Subject to Coastal Development Permit Approval.

Permitted uses in the CZ R-2 district, subject to coastal development permit approval are as follows:

  • A. Clustered multiple family attached structures at medium density, subject to submittal and approval of Planned Unit Development (PUD) application, and public recreation areas. For Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 011-501-014, allow all permitted uses in the medium density designation to be intermixed with other types of units or uses allowed on the parcel under the Visitor Serving Commercial, Visitor Serving Residential, and Medium Density Residential zoning designations, subject to an overall site development plan for the entire parcel, such that the proportion of residential uses relative to the specified acreage in the LCP Land Use Plan is not increased, but encourage clustered multifamily attached structures at medium density.

For APN 011-501-014, Medium Density Residential development shall not exceed 175 units at a maximum of 25 units per acre on seven acres.

  • B. Duplex units.

  • C. Modular and mobile homes.

  • D. Single-family dwellings.

  • E. Public uses within development projects such as picnic areas, wind shelters, promenades or other indoor public recreational area uses where outdoor recreation may not be favorable.

  • (Ord. 84-1 §13-2; Ord. 97-04 §2)

§ 18.22.030. Height Regulations.

No building in the CZ R-2 district shall exceed 36 feet as measured from the existing grade. All development within 100 feet of the freeway right-of-way (considered as the main thoroughfare rightof-way, excluding on/off ramps) shall be designed so as to minimize significant adverse visual impacts and shall be limited to 25 feet in height. Views over development, as specified in the local coastal land use plan, shall be preserved by limiting heights as necessary to assure compliance with policies contained in the local coastal land use plan. (Ord. 84-1 §13-3)

§ 18.22.040. Minimum Requirements.

Minimum requirements in the CZ R-2 district are as follows:

  • A. Density: allow 14 to 25 dwelling units per acre.

  • B. The following minimum requirements shall be observed unless clustered development is proposed:

    1. Percentage of building site coverage, 60%;

    2. Minimum front yard setback, five feet;

    3. Minimum side yard setback, zero feet;

    4. Minimum rear yard setback, 10 feet;

    5. Parking spaces required, two per dwelling unit (covered);

    6. Maximum driveway width, twelve and one-half (12-1/2) feet.

  • C. Clustered development shall be subject to planned unit developments (PUD) applications and approval, including requirements of this CZ R-2 district (other than subsection B of this section) and the policies and requirements of the coastal land use plan.

  • (Ord. 84-1 §13-5)

§ 18.22.050. Other Required Conditions.

Other required conditions in the CZ R-2 district are as follows:

  • A. Coastal development permit required; CZ district regulations apply.

  • B. Off-street parking required for all uses as indicated in this chapter. (Ord. 84-1 §13-5)

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Contents — Sand City Zoning Code
Sand City Zoning Code
  1. Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Division I — Zoning
      Overview
      1. Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      2. Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
      3. Chapter 18.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS
      4. Chapter 18.08 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      5. Chapter 18.10 — R-2 ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      6. Chapter 18.12 — R-3 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      7. Chapter 18.13 — MU-P PLANNED MIXED USE DISTRICT
      8. Chapter 18.14 — C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      9. Chapter 18.16 — C-2 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      10. Chapter 18.18 — C-3 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT
      11. Chapter 18.19 — C-4 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      12. Chapter 18.20 — M-MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      13. Chapter 18.21 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
      14. Chapter 18.22 — CZ R-2 COASTAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSIT…
      15. Chapter 18.24 — CZ R-3 COASTAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY …
      16. Chapter 18.26 — CZ MU-P COASTAL ZONE PLANNED MIXED-USE DISTRICT
      17. Chapter 18.28 — CZ VSC COASTAL ZONE VISITOR SERVING COMMERCIAL…
      18. Chapter 18.30 — CZ VS R-2 COASTAL ZONE VISITOR SERVING RESIDEN…
      19. Chapter 18.32 — CZ-EDA COASTAL ZONE EAST DUNES AREA DISTRICT
      20. Chapter 18.34 — CZ C-1 COASTAL ZONE LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      21. Chapter 18.38 — CZ C-4 COASTAL ZONE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      22. Chapter 18.40 — CZ M COASTAL ZONE INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING DIS…
      23. Chapter 18.42 — CZ IP COASTAL ZONE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
      24. Chapter 18.44 — CZ PF COASTAL ZONE PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
      25. Chapter 18.46 — CZ PR COASTAL ZONE PUBLIC RECREATION DISTRICT
      26. Chapter 18.48 — CZ HP COASTAL ZONE HABITAT PRESERVE DISTRICT
      27. Chapter 18.50 — CZ COASTAL ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT
      28. Chapter 18.52 — CZ RM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      29. Chapter 18.54 — CZ HR HABITAT RESTORATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
      30. Chapter 18.56 — CZ ST SPECIAL TREATMENT AREAS OVERLAY DISTRICT
      31. Chapter 18.58 — DC DESIGN CONTROL DISTRICT
      32. Chapter 18.59 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS
      33. Chapter 18.60 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
      34. Chapter 18.61 — HOUSING REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
      35. Chapter 18.62 — SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
      36. Chapter 18.63 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
      37. Chapter 18.64 — PARKING AND LOADING AREAS
      38. Chapter 18.66 — SIGN REGULATIONS
      39. Chapter 18.68 — SITE PLAN
      40. Chapter 18.69 — USES PROHIBITED IN ALL DISTRICTS
      41. Chapter 18.70 — NONCONFORMING AND CONDITIONAL USES
      42. Chapter 18.72 — PERMITS
      43. Chapter 18.74 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      44. Chapter 18.76 — VARIANCES
      45. Chapter 18.78 — EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
      46. Chapter 18.80 — AMENDMENTS
      47. Chapter 18.82 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
      48. Chapter 18.83 — LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
    2. Division II — Zoning-Related Provisions

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