Chapter 18.28 — SFR-4.5 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE
Upland Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Upland
§ 18.28.010. Description and purpose. ¶
The SFR-4.5 single-family residential zone is intended as a zone for lots with a minimum area of 4,500 square feet, with not more than one single-family dwelling and its customary accessory buildings upon any one lot. The SFR 4.5 zone is intended for attached and detached single-family dwelling units. The provisions of the SFR-4.5 zone shall apply to planning areas 1, 6 and 8 of the Colonies at San Antonio specific land use plan.
(Prior code § 9618.010)
§ 18.28.020. Permitted primary uses and structures. ¶
One-family attached and detached 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 § 9618.020)
§ 18.28.030. Permitted accessory uses and structures. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.030 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.030)
§ 18.28.040. Conditional uses and structures. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.050 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.050)
§ 18.28.050. Prohibited uses and structures. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.060 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.060)
§ 18.28.060. Site development standards. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.070 shall apply, excepting as otherwise specified herein. (Prior code § 9618.100)
§ 18.28.070. Building site requirements. ¶
A. Minimum Lot Area. Not less than 4,500 square feet, excepting as provided in Section 17.38.080 for lots of record.
B. Minimum Lot Dimensions.
Minimum Lot Width. Each lot shall have the following minimum lot width:
a. Interior lots: 50 feet.
b. Corner lots: 55 feet.
Minimum Lot Depth. Each lot shall have the following minimum lot depth: Lots facing on local streets: 90 feet.
C. Maximum Lot Coverage. Lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area.
D. Minimum Floor Area per Dwelling. Each dwelling unit shall contain not less than 1,200 square feet of enclosed floor area, exclusive of garages or carports.
(Prior code § 9618.102)
§ 18.28.080. Special structural setbacks and yards. ¶
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 in this section:
| The Colonies at San Antonio Setback Table, SFR-4.5 | The Colonies at San Antonio Setback Table, SFR-4.5 | The Colonies at San Antonio Setback Table, SFR-4.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Side | Rear | |
| Porch | 12′ | 5′ | — |
| Living—single story | 12′ | 5′ | 15′ |
| Living—two story | 15′ | 5′ | 18′ |
| Garage—front | 18′ | 5′ | — |
| Garage—swing in | 10′ | 5′ | — |
| Garage—front loaded and located at rear of the unit |
— | 5′ | 5′ |
(Prior code § 9618.103)
§ 18.28.090. Accessory buildings and garages. ¶
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, 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 65 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 65 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 § 9618.104)
§ 18.28.100. Permitted encroachments into required yards. ¶
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 as measured from the rear property line to the nearest face of any post of the roofed patio.
(Prior code § 9618.105)
§ 18.28.110. Fences, hedges, and walls. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.110 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.106)
§ 18.28.120. Game area enclosures. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.120 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.107)
§ 18.28.130. Mechanical equipment. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.130 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.108)
§ 18.28.140. Structural height limitations. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.150 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.109)
§ 18.28.150. Required structural separations. ¶
The provisions of Section 18.08.100(D) shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.110)
§ 18.28.160. Vehicle parking and loading requirements. ¶
The provisions in Chapter 17.22 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.111)
§ 18.28.170. Sign regulations—Advertising and identification. ¶
The provisions of Chapter 17.15 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.120)
§ 18.28.180. Development review and permits. ¶
The provisions of Section 17.18.090 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.130)
§ 18.28.190. Amendments, conditional use permits and variances. ¶
The provisions of Chapter 17.16 shall apply. (Prior code § 9618.140)
§ 18.28.200. Penalties for violations. ¶
Refer to the provisions of Section 17.12.170, Penalties for violation of regulations—General. (Prior code § 9618.150)