Chapter 17.26 — RM-2, MIXED RESIDENTIAL-2

The land use designation RM-2, Mixed Residential-2, is intended to encourage development of a variety of housing types. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands. (Ord. 22-513 § 1)

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as RM-2, Mixed Residential-2:

• A. All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.26.040 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; subdivision or development of five or more parcels or residential dwelling units shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; new or expanded structures or exterior remodeling shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.

• (Ord. 22-513 § 1)

The following uses shall be permitted within the land use designation RM-2, Mixed Residential-2:

• A. Single-family dwelling;

• B. Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;

• C. Duplex;

• D. Multifamily dwelling;

• E. Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;

• F. Residential care facility;

• G. Minor home occupations, as regulated by 17.164 of this title;

• H. Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;

• I. Small or large family day care homes;

• J. Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;

• K. Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;

• L. Supportive housing;

• M. Transitional housing; and

• N. Accessory residential uses.

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Town of Yountville, CA

ZONING

§ 17.26.030

§ 17.26.050

• (Ord. 22-513 § 1)

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:

• A. Major home occupations as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title; and

• B. Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.

• (Ord. 22-513 § 1)

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.26-1 of this chapter, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.

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Table 17.26-1
Development Standard Requirement for RM-2 District Additional Regulations
Density 10 units per gross acre minimum See Chapter 17.160 for density
20 units per gross acre maximum bonuses for affordable housing.
See Chapter 17.80 for allowances
under the Affordable Housing
Overlay if applicable.
Lot Size Single-Family Dwellings: 6,000 sq. See Chapter 17.80 for allowances
ft. minimum. under the Affordable Housing
Duplexes: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum. Overlay if applicable.
Multifamily: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum.
Lot Coverage 60% lot coverage maximum; lot
coverage means the percentage of the
total lot area that is occupied by
buildings or structures that are roofed
or otherwise covered or that are
unroofed and have a finished floor.
Maximum Floor Area Single-Family Dwellings: 0.25 See Section 17.100.030 for
Ratio (FAR) Duplexes: 0.40, up to a maximum of exemptions from FAR.
3,200 sq. ft. See Section 17.100.040 for FAR
Multifamily: 0.40, up to a maximum bonus for affordable housing.
of 4,000 sq. ft. See Chapter 17.80 for allowances
under the Affordable Housing
Overlay if applicable.
Minimum Setbacks See Chapter 17.108 for allowable
encroachments into setbacks.
See Chapter 17.112 for setbacks for
auxiliary structures.
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Town of Yountville, CA

YOUNTVILLE CODE

§ 17.26.050

§ 17.26.050

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Table 17.26-1
Development Standard Requirement for RM-2 District Additional Regulations
Front 20 feet See Section 17.208.020 for exception
process to two-story limit.
See Chapter 17.112 for height limits
for auxiliary structures.
Side 5 feet
Side (street fronting) 10 feet
Rear 20 feet
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Height Limit Single Family Dwellings:
Two stories maximum, however no
more than 50% of parcels containing
single-family dwelling units in any
block are permitted to exceed one
story in height.
Duplexes and Multifamily:
Two stories maximum.
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to
plate and 20 feet to peak.
Two-story buildings: max. 20 feet to
plate height and 28 feet to peak.
Minimum Open Space Single-Family Dwellings: n/a
Duplexes and Multifamily: 200 sq. ft.
min. private open space directly
accessible to unit.
Second Story units may locate half of
private open space at grade level.
Parking As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-
Street Parking and Loading.
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)
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eight and 28 feet to peak.
Minimum Open Space Single-Family Dwellings: n/a
Duplexes and Multifamily: 200 sq. ft.
min. private open space directly
accessible to unit.
Second Story units may locate half of
private open space at grade level.
Parking As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-
Street Parking and Loading.
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)
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