Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 17 — Zoning›Division 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Uses, Development and Design Standards and Guidelines
Yountville Municipal Code Ch. 17.26 Rm-2, Mixed Residential-2
Yountville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Yountville
Cite as: Yountville Municipal Code Chapter 17.26 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.26.010. Purpose and application.¶
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)
§ 17.26.020. General conditions.¶
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)
§ 17.26.030. Permitted uses.¶
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.
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)
§ 17.26.040. Uses requiring a use permit.¶
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)
§ 17.26.050. General development standards.¶
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.
Table 17.26-1
| Development Standard | Requirement for RM-2 District | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 10 units per gross acre minimum 20 units per gross acre maximum | See Chapter 17.160 for density 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. ft. minimum. Duplexes: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum. Multifamily: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum. | See Chapter 17.80 for allowances under the Affordable Housing Overlay if applicable. |
| 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 Ratio (FAR) | Single-Family Dwellings: 0.25 Duplexes: 0.40, up to a maximum of 3,200 sq. ft. Multifamily: 0.40, up to a maximum of 4,000 sq. ft. | See Section 17.100.030 for exemptions from FAR. See Section 17.100.040 for FAR bonus for affordable housing. See Chapter 17.80 for allowances under the Affordable Housing Overlay if applicable. |
| Minimum Setbacks | Minimum Setbacks | See Chapter 17.108 for allowable encroachments into setbacks. See Chapter 17.112 for setbacks for auxiliary structures. |
| 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 | |
| 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/ |
|
| Parking | As required by Chapter 17.116 , Off-Street Parking and Loading. |
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)
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