Part 7D — R-T(D) SUBDISTRICT D – BEACH RESIDENTIAL

The purpose of Subdistrict D is to conserve, protect and enhance the beach residential character of the subdistrict and provide a suitable environment for residents. To preserve the small scale and enhance the historic beach cottage character of this subdistrict, and to ensure that new residential land uses are compatible, permanent and of a high quality, all new development will be reviewed in compliance with the Beach Flats Design Guidelines of the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan

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and the Conservation Neighborhood Overlay requirements.

(Ord. 2022-19 § 17, 2022; Ord. 2000-18 § 1 (part), 2000: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

1. The following uses are permitted, subject to a design permit per Section 24.08.410, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (Section 24.10.4000) and other requirements of the municipal code (numerical references at the end of these categories reflect the general use classifications listed in the city’s land use codes. Further refinement of uses within these categories can be found in the land use codes, but they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of potential uses):

a. Multiple dwellings, townhouse dwelling groups, and condominiums, three units or more (830, 840);

b. Single-family and duplexes (800, 810); c. Storage and equipment structures, if ancillary to principal residential use;

d. Small and large family daycare homes in residential units;

e. Accessory Uses. Other uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, subject to the provisions of Section 24.12.140, Accessory buildings and structures;

f. Accessory dwelling units subject to the provisions of Chapter 24.16, Part 2, except accessory dwelling units are not subject to approval of a design permit;

g. Supportive and transitional housing in single-family home or duplex;

h. Junior accessory dwelling units on a parcel with an approved residential use that does not include a building containing two or more units other than accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of Chapter 24.16, Part 2, except junior accessory dwelling units are not subject to approval of a design permit;

i. Community care residential facilities, including foster family homes, within one or more existing dwelling units.

(Ord. 2025-15 § 19, 2025; Ord. 2024-24 § 12, 2025; Ord. 2022-19 § 17, 2022; Ord. 2019-03 § 10, 2019; Ord. 2016-11 § 29, 2016: Ord. 2003-17 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 2003-16 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 2000-18 § 1 (part), 2000).

1. The following uses are subject to approval of an administrative use permit and may also require a design permit per Section 24.08.410, as well as other requirements of the municipal code (numerical references at the end of these categories reflect the general use classifications listed in the city’s land use codes. Further refinement of uses within these categories can be found in the land use codes, but they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of potential uses):

a. Temporary structures and uses. b. Accessory buildings containing plumbing fixtures subject to the provisions of Section 24.12.140.

c. Wireless telecommunications facilities, subject to the regulations in Chapter 24.12, Part 15.

2. The following uses are subject to approval of a special use permit and a design permit and other requirements of the municipal code (numerical references at the end of these categories reflect the general use classifications listed in the city’s land use codes. Further refinement of uses within these categories can be found in the land use codes, but they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of potential uses):

a. Bed-and-breakfast inns, subject to the requirements contained in Chapter 24.12, Part 9. (300c)

b. Community care facilities, not including community care residential facilities.

c. Public and private noncommercial recreation areas, buildings and facilities such as parks. (710)

d. Public and quasi-public buildings and uses including administrative, recreational,

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educational, religious, cultural, public utility or public service uses; but not including yards, storage or repair yards, and warehouses. (500, 510, 530, 540, 570)

• e. Retirement homes or centers. (850b)

f. Supportive and transitional housing, three units or more.

(Ord. 2025-15 § 20, 2025; Ord. 2022-19 § 17, 2022; Ord. 2019-03 § 11, 2019; Ord. 2016-11 § 30, 2016: Ord. 2005-15 § 7, 2005: Ord. 200317 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 2003-16 § 8 (part), 2003: Ord. 2002-25 § 8, 2002: Ord. 2000-18 § 1 (part), 2000: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

Any other use or service establishment determined by the zoning administrator to be of the

same general character as the foregoing uses, and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties, may be permitted. If the zoning administrator determines that the proposed use is more in character with the conditional uses for this zone, then a use permit shall be required and processed pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 24.08, Use Permits. The decision as to whether the use determination requires an administrative use permit or a special use permit shall be based on the use category that is most similar to the proposed use as determined by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. 2022-19 § 17, 2022; Ord. 2000-18 § 1 (part), 2000: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

24.10.632 DISTRICT REGULATIONS. 1. General.

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2. Minimum Distance Between Buildings on the Same Lot. Between main buildings, including accessory dwelling units, six feet or one foot of setback for each two feet of height of the tallest building, or portions thereof, whichever is greater; between main buildings and one-story accessory buildings, six feet; between accessory buildings, six feet.

3. Other Requirements/Standards.

a. Design. All development, except accessory dwelling units, is subject to a design permit and must be in compliance with adopted design guidelines. Other regulations which may be applicable to site design in this zone are set forth in general site design standards, Part 2, Chapter 24.12 and the Design Guidelines of the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan.

(1) New buildings shall employ California Bungalow or Victorian architectural style as a basis for design.

(2) Buildings shall be similar in scale and form to existing structures and shall incorporate vernacular characteristics, such as pitched gabled roofs, proportionally large overhangs, exposed roof beams and rafter tails, vertically oriented multi-paned windows and front porches.

(3) Buildings shall be wood frame construction with horizontal wood siding.

(4) Roof forms shall be typical of the Beach Flats with appropriate steeper pitches for Victorians and lesser pitches for California Bungalow style.

(5) Roof materials shall be composition or wood shingle.

b. Parking. All parking shall be located within the rear or at the rear of main structures, if possible. Private multi-residential parking lots shall be screened from the public right-ofway, and meet the requirements of Section 24.12.240, in addition to the following requirements:

(1) All garages and entrances to parking areas shall be set back at least five feet from the adjacent front building setback.

(2) On lots of forty feet or less in width of street frontage, parking access is limited to a maximum of twelve feet of width. On lots of forty feet to sixty-five feet in width, parking access is limited to a maximum of sixteen feet of width; and on lots with greater than sixtyfive feet in street frontage, parking access is limited to a maximum of twenty feet.

(3) Driveways shall be minimized in order to maximize land use efficiency and the provision of landscaping and open space.

(4) City parking standard requirements may be reduced in the following manner: one parking space for a one bedroom unit; for two or more bedrooms, the parking requirement may be reduced fifty percent if the following provisions are met:

• At least fifty percent of new units are two bedrooms or more;

• For units which meet the city’s definition of “affordable”; and

• If development is deemed compatible with surrounding neighborhood.

c. Siting. All development shall be sited to create a harmonious street edge, and to blend into rather than dominate the street.

(1) Entries to individual units and groupings of units shall be located on the ground floor facing the street. These entries shall incorporate architectural and landscaping elements such as porches and arbors that visually reinforce the presence of entries.

(2) Architectural elements, such as towers, balconies, stairs, decorative elements, etc., may be allowed to project up to fifty percent of the front yard setback requirement.

d. Height. Multiple-story developments shall minimize scale through upper story setbacks, individual building elements, and other similar design techniques.

(1) The height of buildings shall be minimized at the street, in the following manner: • One-story elements of buildings (including porches) must be set back five feet. • Second-story elements of buildings must be set back ten feet.

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e. Landscaping, in compliance with the design standards, is required. Landscaping shall be maintained in an attractive condition.

(1) Landscaping shall be designed to enhance the architectural style. All front, rear and side yards shall be fully landscaped except for areas devoted to driveways, patios, walkways or porches.

(2) Permanent containers for flowering plants are encouraged for use in limited space areas at entries and in courtyards and plazas.

(3) Vines and climbing plants integrated with building design and used on walls and trellises are encouraged.

(4) Opaque garden walls are not permitted within the front yard setback to maintain the landscape continuity along the street. Fences limited to three feet in height are permitted as long as the fence is at least sixty percent open.

4. All new development adjacent to a “CON – Neighborhood Conservation District” Overlay Zone shall comply with Section 24.10.4060, standards for new construction on sites abutting overlay district boundaries, to ensure compatibility with the established district.

(Ord. 2024-24 § 13, 2025; Ord. 2024-17 § 19, 2024; Ord. 2022-19 § 17, 2022; Ord. 2015-11 §§ 11, 19, 2015; Ord. 2007-24 § 3, 2007: Ord. 2006-10 § 3, 2006: Ord. 2000-18 § 1 (part), 2000: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

In order to ensure safe and sanitary housing and rehabilitation of structures within the RT(D) District, a valid certificate of occupancy shall be required for each transfer of the property within the district. Certificates will not be issued for properties with a recorded notice of violation. Certificates will be issued when units comply with applicable codes.

(Ord. 2022-19 § 17, 2022; Ord. 2000-18 § 1 (part), 2000).

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