Chapter 17.200 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY ALLOWANCES

Sebastopol Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Sebastopol

17.200.010 Purpose - Applicability.

The purpose of this general provision is to establish regulations regarding residential densities which apply in all districts that allow residential uses.

17.200.020 Studio apartment density.

Studio apartments shall count as one-half of a dwelling unit for purposes of calculating allowable densities.

17.200.030 Maximum density during construction.

Whenever a new residential facility is constructed on any lot upon which there presently exists a residential facility, and such existing facility is to be retained and occupied temporarily pending completion of the new residential structure, the maximum density prescribed for such lot shall be computed upon the basis of the new facility only. However, such existing facility shall be vacated and physically removed within one year after commencement of construction of the new facility unless the existing and new facility together shall conform to said maximum density requirements.

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