Chapter 18.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS

The several districts established and into which the City is divided are designated as follows:

R-1 district Single-family

R-2 district One and two family residence

R-3 district Multifamily

C-1 (CL) district Light commercial

C-2 (CH) district Heavy commercial

C-3 (CN) district Neighborhood shopping

M district Manufacturing/industrial

IP district Industrial park

CZ R-2 district Coastal zone residential, medium density

CZ R-3 district Coastal zone residential, high density

CZ VSC district Coastal zone visitor serving commercial

CZ VS R-1 district Coastal zone visitor serving residential, low density

CZ VS R-2 district Coastal zone visitor serving residential, medium density

CZ C-1 district Coastal zone light commercial

CZ C-2 district Coastal zone heavy commercial

CZ-CDI district Coastal zone coastal dependent industrial

CZ M district Coastal zone industrial/manufacturing

CZ IP district Coastal zone industrial park

CZ PF district Coast zone public facilities

CZ PR district Coastal zone public recreation

CZ HP district Coastal zone habitat preserve

(Ord. 84-1 §3-1)

In addition to the standard zoning districts, certain combining districts are established and designated as follows:

CZ district Coastal zone

CZ RM district Resource management

CZ HR district Habitat restoration

CZ ST district Special treatment areas

DC district Design control

PUD district Planned community

(Ord. 84-1 §3-2)

The designations, locations and boundaries of the districts set out in Sections 18.06.010 and 18.06.020 are set forth in Section 18.06.060, which consists of the zoning map of the City. Such map and all notations, references and other information shown thereon shall be and are adopted and made a part of the ordinance codified in this title. (Ord. 84-1 §3-3; Ord. 97-4 §3)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any of the districts set out in Sections 18.06.010 and 18.06.020 as shown on such zoning map, the City Council, upon written application or upon its own motion, shall determine the location of such boundaries. (Ord. 84-1 §3-4)

Except as hereinafter noted:

A. No building or part thereof of other structure shall be erected, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, structure or premises be used, designated or intended to be used for any purpose, or in any manner, other than those which are included among the uses hereinafter listed as permitted in the district in which such building, land or premises is located.

B. No building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit hereinafter designated for the district in which such building is located.

C. No building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be altered, enlarged or rebuilt or moved into any district, nor shall any open space be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity to the yard, building site area and building location regulations hereinafter designated for the district in which such building or open space is located.

D. No yard or other open space provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this title shall be considered as providing a yard or other open space for any other building, and no yard or other open space on one building site shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for a building on any other building site. (Ord. 84-1 §3-5)

This section consists of the zoning map of the City, made a part of this title under the provisions of Section 18.06.030. Such map, properly attested, shall and does remain on file in the office of

the City Clerk. The zoning map of the City is set out as Appendix A attached to the ordinance codified in this title. It is on file in the office of the City Clerk. (84-1 §4-1; Ord. 95-01; Ord. 95-02; Ord. 97-02; Ord. 97-05; Ord. 10-05 § 4)

CHAPTER 18.08 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-1 district is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. The R-1 district is intended for single-family homes and the community services appurtenant thereto. (Ord. 16-05 §5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Principal permitted uses in the R-1 district are as follows:

A. Single-family dwellings.

B. Rooming and boarding of no more than two persons.

C. Signs not exceeding in the aggregate, six square feet in area, for each building site, may be displayed for the purpose of advertising the sale or lease of property upon which is displayed.

D. Mobile homes.

E. Employee housing for six or fewer persons, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

F. Supportive housing, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

G. Transitional housing, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

H. Residential Care Facility, Small, as defined in Chapter 18.04.177 of this title.

I. Residential Care Facility, Large, as defined in Chapter 18.04.178 of this title. (Ord. 16-05 §5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Accessory uses permitted in the R-1 district are as follows:

A. Living quarters for persons regularly employed on the premises, but not rented or otherwise conducted as a business; provided, that no kitchen facilities are provided.

B. Home occupations, with the issuance of a home occupation permit.

C. Other accessory uses, and accessory buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 16-05 §5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Conditional uses permitted in the R-1 district are as follows:

A. Public and quasi-public buildings and uses of a recreational, educational, religious, cultural or public service type; not including corporation yards, storage or repair yards and warehouses.

B. Public utility substations and public utility communication equipment buildings.

C. Single room occupancy (SRO) units. (Ord. 16-05 §5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Height regulations permitted in the R-1 district are as follows: no principal building shall exceed 30 feet in height and no detached accessory building shall exceed 15 feet in height. (Ord. 16-05 §5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the R-1 district, except where increased for conditional uses or modified herein:

A. Minimum building site area required, 3,750 square feet;1

B. Minimum building site width required, 50 feet;

C. Percentage of building site coverage permitted, 60%;

D. Minimum front yard setback required, five feet;

E. Minimum side yard setback required, five feet;2

F. Minimum rear yard setback required, 10 feet;

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

H. Maximum driveway width, 12-1/2 feet (to allow curb room for off-site parking). (Ord. 16-05 §5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Other required conditions in the R-1 district are as follows:

A. Site plan approval required of all conditional uses set out in Section 18.08.040.

B. Off-street parking required for all uses as set out in this chapter, two spaces per unit to be within a two car, enclosed garage.

C. No required parking for supportive housing located within 1/2 mile from a public transit stop.

1. Those holding single 25 foot lots, with separate owners on each side of them at the time the ordinance codified in this title is adopted, can develop them as they exist with design review. A minimum zero side yard setback will be allowed. Applicants for development on a 25 foot lot will be required to show proof of ownership by producing a recorded deed or notarized contract of sale dated prior to ordinance adoption. Change of ownership will not affect the status of a 25 foot lot if, in fact, it was a 25 foot lot prior to ordinance adoption. However, proof of such will still be necessary as described above.
2. Those holding single 25 foot lots, with separate owners on each side of them at the time the ordinance codified in this title is adopted, can develop them as they exist with design review. A minimum zero side yard setback will be allowed. Applicants for development on a 25 foot lot will be required to show proof of ownership by producing a recorded deed or notarized contract of sale dated prior to ordinance adoption. Change of ownership will not affect the status of a 25 foot lot if, in fact, it was a 25 foot lot prior to ordinance adoption. However, proof of such will still be necessary as described above.

D. Design control regulations apply within the R-1 district. (Ord. 16-05 §5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

CHAPTER 18.10 R-2 ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-2 district is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. The R-2 district is intended for one family and two family residences and community services appurtenant thereto. (Ord. 16-05 §6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Principal permitted uses in the R-2 district are as follows:

A. Single-family dwellings.

B. Duplex or two-family dwellings.

C. Multifamily manufactured homes.

D. Residential care facility, small, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

E. Residential care facility, large, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

F. Employee housing for six or fewer persons, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

G. Supportive housing, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

H. Transitional housing, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title. (Ord. 16-05 §6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Accessory uses permitted in the R-2 district are as follows:

A. Room and boarding of not more than one person per unit;

B. Home occupations, with the issuance of a home occupation permit;

C. Private swimming pools;

D. Temporary tract offices and building yards;

E. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 16-05 §6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Conditional uses permitted in the R-2 district are as follows:

A. Public and quasi-public buildings and uses of a recreational, educational, religious, cultural or public service type; not including corporation yards, storage or repair yards and warehouses.

B. Multifamily dwellings.

C. Nursery schools, licensed foster homes, homes for ambulatory aged persons, and nursing or convalescent homes.

D. Commercial parking lots.

E. Public utility substations and public utility communication equipment buildings.

F. Single room occupancy (SRO) units. (Ord. 16-05 §6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Height regulations in the R-2 district are as follows: no principal building shall exceed 30 feet in height; no detached accessory buildings shall exceed 15 feet in height. (Ord. 16-05 §6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the R-2 district, except where increased for conditional uses. The minimum requirements shall be those of the following that correspond with the district classification designated on the zoning map.

A. Single-family dwellings; same as in R-1 district regulations; and

B. Two family dwellings, designated as follows:

1. Minimum lot area, 3,750 square feet;

2. Mean lot width, 50 feet (interior lot);

3. Mean lot depth, 50 feet (corner lot);

4. Percentage of building site coverage permitted, 60%;

5. Parking spaces per dwelling unit, two (one and one-half covered);

6. Side yard setbacks, five feet.

7. Exterior yards:

a. Front yard setback, five feet,

b. Rear yard setback, 10 feet;

8. Driveway width, 12-1/2 feet to 17 feet (to allow off-street parking).

(Ord. 16-05 §6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

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

A. Site plan approval by the City Council required of all conditional uses;

B. Off-street parking required for all uses, as above;

C. No required parking for supportive housing located within one half mile from public transit

stop;

D. On any corner lot, each exterior yard which abuts the front yard of an adjacent lot shall be not less than 20 feet in depth. Any other exterior yard on a corner lot may be reduced to 15 feet;

E. Applicable fence height limitations and other regulations relating to fences and hedges;

F. Design control district regulations apply. (Ord. 16-05 §6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

CHAPTER 18.12 R-3 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-3 district is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district and to promote, insofar as is compatible with the intensity of land use, a suitable environment for family life. (Ord. 84-1 §7-1; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Principal permitted uses in the R-3 district are as follows:

A. Multiple dwellings.

B. Single-family dwellings and duplexes, subject to all restrictions and requirements of the R-1 district.

C. Multifamily manufactured homes.

D. Licensed homes for ambulatory aged persons over 65 years of age.

E. Residential care facility, small, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

F. Residential care facility, large, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

G. Employee housing for six or fewer persons, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

H. Supportive housing, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

I. Transitional housing, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title. (Ord. 16-05 §7; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Accessory uses permitted in the R-3 district are as follows:

A. Rooming and boarding of not more than two persons.

B. Temporary tract offices and building yards; and

C. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 84-1 §7-3; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Conditional uses permitted in the R-3 district are as follows. See Chapter 18.74.025 for findings required for approval of conditional uses.

A. Rooming houses and boarding houses for any number of guests.

B. Incidental services, such as restaurants and retail sales to serve residents only; provided, that there is not exterior display or advertising and such activities are conducted in spaces which are integral parts of a main building.

C. Social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations and clubs, except those operated for a profit.

D. Nursery schools, licensed foster homes and homes for ambulatory aged persons.

E. Public and quasi-public buildings and uses of a recreational, educational, religious, cultural or public service type, but not including corporation yards, storage or repair yards and warehouses.

F. Commercial parking lots.

G. Public utility substations and public utility communication equipment buildings.

H. Single room occupancy (SRO) units. (Ord. 16-05 §8; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the R-3 district, except where increased for conditional uses. The minimum requirements shall be those of the following that correspond with the district classification designated on the zoning map.

Single Story:

Minimum site 3,750 sq. ft.

Dwelling units per lot (25 x 75) 1 or more

Maximum building height 16 feet

Percentage of building site coverage permitted

1 and no bedroom unit 70%

2 bedroom unit 70%

3 or more bedroom unit 70%

Mean lot width 75 feet

Side yard setback

2.0 stories or less 5 feet

2.5 stories or more N/A

Distance between structures 10 feet

Front yard setback 5 feet

Rear yard setback 15 feet

Driveway width (in feet measured to sidewalk) 17 feet

Parking spaces per dwelling unit with 2 or fewer bedrooms (covered) 1.5 spaces

Parking spaces per dwelling unit with 3 or more bedrooms (covered) 2 spaces

Land area per dwelling unit 1,000 sq. feet

Multi-story:

Minimum site 3,750 sq. ft.

Dwelling units per lot (25 x 75) 1 or more

Maximum building height 36 feet

Percentage of building site coverage permitted

1 and no bedroom unit 65%

2 bedroom unit 65%

3 or more bedroom unit 65%

Mean lot width 75 feet

Side yard setback

2.0 stories or less 5 feet

2.5 stories or more 10+2 feet for each story over 2.5

Distance between structures Two times otherwise required minimum interior yard

Front yard setback 5 feet

Rear yard setback 15 feet

Driveway width (in feet measured to sidewalk) 17 feet

Parking spaces per dwelling unit with 2 or fewer bedrooms (covered) 1.5 spaces

Parking spaces per dwelling unit with 3 or more bedrooms (covered) 2 spaces

Land area per dwelling unit 1,000 sq. feet

When more than six units are proposed, a PUD permit will be required. (Ord. 84-1 §7-5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Other required conditions in the R-3 district are as follows:

A. Site plan approval by the City Council is required for all construction or physical alterations in the R-3 district.

B. All existing buildings and structures located on the property shall be brought into complete conformity with all building and other sections of the City building code or shall be removed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for new construction.

C. All structures in the R-3 district shall be constructed under requirements for condominiums as set forth in the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City.

D. Design control district regulations apply.

E. No required parking for supportive housing located within 1/2 mile from public transit stop. (Ord. 84-1 §7-6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)