Division 8 — SPECIFIC USE DESIGN STANDARDS›Chapter 2 — MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
88.0210 Dwelling Size and Amenities.
Yucaipa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Yucaipa
(a) One (1) bedroom units shall be a minimum of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet; two (2) bedroom units shall be a minimum of nine hundred (900) square feet; three (3) or more bedroom units shall be a minimum of one thousand fifty (1,050) square feet.
- (b) In no case may any building structure exceed two stories.
(c) All bedrooms in any unit shall have a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet, including any closet space. Projects with plans showing a bonus room, den or other similar nomenclature shall be treated as if an additional bedroom were being proposed, if said room has direct access to a bathroom and/or contains closet space.
(d) A laundry facility, including washer and dryer hook-ups, shall be provided within each residential unit or in an attached garage. Automatic garbage disposal shall be provided in each dwelling unit.
(e) Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of private open space of one hundred fifty (150) square feet, in the form of patio or private yard, with a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet. For units above the ground unit, one or two balconies with a combined area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided.
- (f) At least three items from the following list of amenities shall be provided to each unit:
*only one (1) of these items can be chosen from 5, 6, 7, or 11.
(1) fireplace
(2) bay or kitchen greenhouse windows
(3) skylights
(4) oversized closets
(5) refrigerator*
(6) automatic dishwasher*
(7) washer/dryer units*
(8) entry courtyard or arbor
(9) decorative doors
(10) enclosed garage, where not required
(11) air conditioner*
(12) security alarm system
(13) automatic garage door opener
(14) other comparable features
(g) Each door providing ingress and egress to any dwelling unit subject to this ordinance shall be equipped with the following devices:
(1) A peephole allowing a person inside the unit to see, at a wide angle, persons outside of the unit at the door, without the person inside being seen. The Planning Commission and/or City Council may consider other options to a peephole which provide like security features.
(2) A deadbolt lock attached to the construction studding. Attachment to the doorjamb or trim shall not be sufficient to comply with the terms of this ordinance.
(h) All multi-level multiple-family residential structures shall be provided with a water closet on the ground floor. (Amended by Ord. 186 §16, 1998; Ord. 465 § 8, 2025)
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- Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Division 2 — REVIEWING AUTHORITIES
- Division 3 — PROCEDURES
- Division 1
- Division 2
- Division 3
- Division 4
- Division 5
- Division 6
- Division 7
- Division 4 — LAND USES
- Division 6 — PLANNING AREAS
- Division 7 — GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
▸Division 8 — SPECIFIC USE DESIGN STANDARDS
Overview- Chapter 1 — SINGLE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 3 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
- Chapter 4 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
- Chapter 5 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 6 — PAROLEE HOMES
- Chapter 7 — SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 8 — CEMETERY DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 9 — SMALL LOT STANDARDS
- Chapter 10 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 11 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Chapter 12 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY FACILITIES
- Chapter 13 — HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 14 — LARGE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
- Chapter 15 — BOARDING HOUSES
- Chapter 16 — BED AND BREAKFAST LODGES
- Chapter 17 — TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OR URBAN LOT SPL…
- Chapter 18 — ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 19 — MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS
- Division 9 — PLANT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
- Division 10 — SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
- Division 11 — PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING