Chapter 18.16 — SFR-7.5 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE

The SFR-7.5 single-family residential zone is intended as a zone for lots with a minimum area of 7,500 square feet, with not more than one single-family dwelling and its customary accessory buildings upon any one lot. The SFR-7.5 zone is intended for application in low density areas. (Prior code § 9615.010)

One-family dwellings of a permanent character placed in permanent locations, with not more than one dwelling and its customary accessory buildings located on any lot. (Prior code § 9615.020)

The provisions of Section 18.08.030 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.030)

The provisions of Section 18.08.050 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.050)

The provisions of Section 18.08.060 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.060)

The provisions of Section 18.08.070 shall apply, excepting as otherwise specified herein. (Prior code § 9615.100)

• A. Minimum Lot Area. Not less than 7,500 square feet, excepting as provided in Section 18.08.080 for lots of record.

• B. Minimum Lot Dimensions.

  1. Minimum Lot Width. Each lot shall have the following minimum lot width:

     • a. Interior lots: 60 feet.

     • b. Corner lots: 70 feet.

     • c. Lots siding on freeways or railroad rights-of-way: 90 feet.

  2. Minimum Lot Depth. Each lot shall have the following minimum lot depth:

     • a. Lots facing on local streets: 100 feet.

     • b. Lots facing or backing up to major or secondary highways: 110 feet.

     • c. Lots backing to freeways or railroad rights-of-way: 110 feet.

• C. Maximum Lot Coverage. Lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 35 percent of the total lot area.

• D. Minimum Floor Area per Dwelling. Each dwelling unit shall contain not less than 1,400 square feet of enclosed floor area, exclusive of garages or carports.

• (Prior code § 9615.102)

Excepting as provided in Section 18.08.100 , Special structural setbacks and yards—Exceptions, all lots shall have front, side and rear yards of a minimum depth and area as provided herein:

• A. Front Yard. 25 feet.

• B. Side Yard. five feet in width on each side of the lot, excepting lots having no alley vehicular access in which case at least one such side yard shall be not less than 10 feet in width; provided, however, that for normal and reversed corner lots the provisions of Section 18.08.090(F) shall apply.

• C. Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard on each lot extending across the full width of the lot, said yard to have a depth of not less than 20 feet for residential occupancies. Garages, swimming pools and accessory buildings without a dwelling occupancy may be permitted in a required yard as provided for in Section 18.08.100(D) .

(Prior code § 9615.103)

Accessory buildings and garages may be permitted in compliance with Section 18.08.030 and the following:

All accessory buildings shall have the same minimum side and rear yards as that required for the main building, regardless of whether the accessory building is attached to the main building; provided, however, that a garage or accessory building may be located as follows:

• A. Side Yard Exceptions, Garage or Accessory Buildings. When a garage or accessory building (except those with a dwelling occupancy) abuts and has garage doors opening onto an existing or proposed alley, the garage or accessory building shall be located not less than 25 feet from the side of the alley opposite the subject property; provided, however, that detached accessory buildings or garages located 75 feet or more from the front property line may be located a zero distance from the side property line subject to provision of a fire wall. Detached accessory buildings or garages without a fire wall shall be a minimum of three feet from the property line.

• B. Rear Yard Exceptions, Garage or Accessory Building. When a garage or accessory building has openings onto an existing or proposed alley, the garage or accessory building shall be located not less than 25 feet from the side of the alley opposite the subject property; provided, however, that detached accessory buildings or garages located 75 feet or more from the front property line may be located a zero distance from the rear property line subject to provision of a fire wall. Detached accessory buildings or garages without a fire wall shall be a minimum of three feet from the property line.

(Prior code § 9615.104)

Notwithstanding the setback and yard provisions of this zone, projections may be permitted into required yards in compliance with the provisions of Section 18.08.140 , and the following:

• A. Openwork fences, hedges, landscape architectural features, including patios, open air grills and similar features, or guard railings for safety protection around depressed ramps, not more than three and one-half feet in height, may be located in any required front, side or rear yard.

• B. Roofed patios open on at least three sides may be permitted in a required rear yard, but shall not be located less than 10 feet from a rear property line.

(Prior code § 9615.105)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions of Section 18.08.110 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.106)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions of Section 18.08.120 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.107)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions of Section 18.08.130 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.108)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions of Section 18.08.150 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.109)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions of Section 18.08.100(D) shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.110)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions of Chapter 17.22 , Vehicle Parking and Loading Requirements—General, shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.111)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions in Chapter 17.15 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.120)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions of Section 17.18.090 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.130)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions in Chapter 17.38 shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.140)

The provisions, covenants and restrictions of Section 17.12.170, Penalties for violation of regulations —General, shall apply. (Prior code § 9615.150)