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Division 8 — SPECIFIC USE DESIGN STANDARDSChapter 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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