Chapter 17.24 — HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, R-3

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

Sections

  • 17.24.010 Purpose and applicability.

  • 17.24.020 Permitted uses.

  • 17.24.030 Accessory uses.

  • 17.24.040 Conditional uses.

  • 17.24.050 Lot requirements.

  • 17.24.060 Development standards.

17.24.010 Purpose and applicability.

The High Density Residential (R-3) zoning district is intended to be applied to areas suitable for a variety of low-, medium-, and high-density residential development consistent with the High Density Residential land use designation.

17.24.020 Permitted uses.

Subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, and/or other required permits, none but the following uses, or uses which in the opinion of the city council are similar, will be allowed as a principally permitted use in the R-3 zoning district:

  • A. Dormitories.

  • B. Duplex residential.

  • C. Dwelling groups.

  • D. Group homes that provide licensable services to more than six (6) residents.

  • E. Multifamily residential.

  • F. Single-family residential.

  • G. Large employee housing.

  • H. Supportive housing.

  • I. Transitional housing.

17.24.030 Accessory uses.

When established or constructed concurrently with or subsequent to the principally permitted use, the following uses are permitted in the R-3 zoning district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, or other required permit(s):

  • A. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units pursuant to Chapter 17.100 (Accessory Dwelling Units).

  • B. Cottage food operations and home occupations pursuant to Chapter 17.84 (Live/Work Units and Home-Based Businesses).

  • C. Family childcare homes.

  • D. Second dwelling units pursuant to Section 17.80.040 (Second dwelling units).

  • E. Short-term rentals pursuant to Chapter 17.88 (Short-Term Rentals).

  • F. Signs pursuant to Chapter 17.68 (Signs).

  • G. Usual and customary structures associated with a permitted use, including fences and walls pursuant to Section 17.80.120 (Fences, walls, hedges, and equivalent screening).

17.24.040 Conditional uses.

The following uses are permitted in the R-3 zoning district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use:

  • A. Adult day programs.

  • B. Bed and breakfast inns pursuant to Chapter 17.92 (Bed and Breakfast Inns).

  • C. Community gardens pursuant to Section 17.80.160 (Community gardens).

  • D. Crop and tree farming.

  • E. Off-site parking and shared parking facilities pursuant to Chapter 17.64 (Off-Street Parking). F. Parks, picnic areas, and playgrounds (no use permit when associated with development approved by city council).

  • G. Places of worship and spiritual assembly.

  • H. Public and private schools.

  • I. Public and quasi-public facilities.

  • J. Residential uses:

    1. Manufactured home parks pursuant to Section 17.76.060 (Manufactured home parks).

    2. Single-room occupancy pursuant to Section 17.80.100 (Single-room occupancy).

  • K. Other uses similar to those listed in this section.

17.24.050 Lot requirements.

  • A. Minimum parcel size: Eight thousand two hundred and fifty (8,250) square feet.

  • B. Minimum width.

    1. Interior and corner lots: Fifty-five (55) feet.

    2. Cul-de-sac lot: Fifty-five (55) feet at front yard setback.

  • C. Minimum depth: One hundred fifty (150) feet.

17.24.060 Development standards.

  • A. Dwelling units per acre: One (1) to fifteen (15) units.

  • B. Maximum lot coverage: Seventy-five (75) percent.

  • C. Maximum building height.

    1. All uses, except as specified herein: Thirty (30) feet and two (2) stories.

    2. Accessory structures: Fifteen (15) feet.

    3. Building and structures taller than established height limits may be permitted pursuant to Section 17.80.170 (Height limits).

  • D. Minimum front yard setback: Twenty (20) feet.

  • E. Minimum rear yard setback.

    1. All uses, except as specified herein: Twenty (20) feet.

    2. Accessory structures: Five (5) feet.

    3. Accessory structures on lots with alley access: One (1) foot.

  • F. Minimum side yard setback.

    1. Interior side yard.

      • a. All uses, except as specified herein: Five (5) feet.

      • b. Nonresidential uses: Ten (10) feet.

    2. Exterior side yard.

      • a. All uses, except as specified herein: Ten (10) feet.

      • b. Accessory structures: Twenty (20) feet.

  • G. Minimum distance between buildings: As required by California Building Code. H. Minimum parking: As specified in Chapter 17.64 (Off-Street Parking).