Can I split my lot under SB 9 in Baldwin Park?

Baldwin Park's code: At most 16 feet tall and one story at ground level, measured to the highest point of the roof. (Applies to a new unit on a lot with an existing unit, or a lot where 2 new units are proposed.) (§ 153.040.300); Buildings may cover at most 45% of the lot, counting all primary and accessory buildings. (§ 153.040.300).

Lot splits under SB 9 in Baldwin Park: the local rules

Baldwin Park code What Baldwin Park's code adds
Setbacks	At least 20 feet front setback. Applies: Applies to a new unit on a lot with an existing unit, or a lot where 2 new units are proposed. § 153.040.300 · code text Minimum front minimum \| 20 feet At least 4 feet interior side setback. Applies: Applies to a new unit on a lot with an existing unit, or a lot where 2 new units are proposed. § 153.040.300 · code text Interior side minimum \| 4 feet At least 4 feet street-side setback. Applies: Applies to a new unit on a lot with an existing unit, or a lot where 2 new units are proposed. § 153.040.300 · code text Street side \| 4 feet At least 4 feet rear setback. Applies: Applies to a new unit on a lot with an existing unit, or a lot where 2 new units are proposed. § 153.040.300 · code text Minimum rear \| 4 feet
Standards	At most 16 feet tall and one story at ground level, measured to the highest point of the roof. Applies: Applies to a new unit on a lot with an existing unit, or a lot where 2 new units are proposed. § 153.040.300 · code text \| Dwelling unit height (maximum) for: (1) new unit on lot with an existing unit; and (2) lot where two new units are proposed \| 16 feet \| Limited to one story at ground level, measured to the highest point on roof. Buildings may cover at most 45% of the lot, counting all primary and accessory buildings. § 153.040.300 · code text \| Maximum lot coverage \| 45% of lot area \| Includes all buildings, primary and accessory. Lot coverage may go up to 60% as an exception. Applies: Only when needed to allow 2 primary units of at least 800 square feet. § 153.040.300 · code text (a) Lot coverage up to 60%; Each unit at least 500 square feet; each unit is always allowed at least 800 square feet. Applies: Applies to each unit where 2 new units are proposed. § 153.040.300 · code text \| Minimum \| 500 square feet \| In any circumstance, each unit is allowed to be at least 800 square feet in size. At least 6 feet between buildings, including all detached structures. § 153.040.300 · code text \| Minimum building separation \| 6 feet \| Applies also to all detached structures on the lot. Private open space of at least 20% of the lot, split equally per unit, at least 15 feet each way. Applies: Located in the interior side, street side or rear yard. § 153.040.300 · code text \| Minimum private open space area \| 20% of lot area, divided equally per unit \| Area shall be continuous, with a minimum length and width dimension of 15 feet. A shared driveway is required; no parking on shared driveways. Applies: Applies to lots 50 feet wide or less. § 153.040.310 · code text On lots 50 feet or less in width, a common driveway shall be used to access both units. For urban lot splits, reciprocal access via the driveway shall be required and recorded via a deed for both properties. No parking shall be permitted on such common driveways. The front door faces the street; on a corner lot, both units may face the same street. Applies: Applies to the unit closest to the street. § 153.040.310 · code text The unit located closest to the street shall have the front door oriented toward the street. On a corner lot, both units may be oriented toward the same street. Landscape strip of 5+ feet; lots under 50 feet wide: 10% of lot width or 3 feet, whichever is greater. Applies: Applies to driveways leading to a front-facing garage. § 153.040.310 · code text All driveways that lead to a front-facing garage shall have a minimum five foot wide landscaped area between the driveway and the adjacent side property line. For lots less than 50 feet in width, the required landscaped area shall be a minimum of 10% of the lot width or three feet, whichever is greater. Garage faces at least 20 feet from the front lot line, or the side lot line on a corner lot. § 153.040.310 · code text All garage faces shall be set back a minimum distance of 20 feet from the front lot line or, on a corner lot, from the side lot line. The garage or carport entrance is at least 4 feet from the rear property line. Applies: Applies to a detached garage or carport with access to an adjoining alley. § 153.040.310 · code text The garage or carport entrance is set back a minimum of four feet from the rear property line;
Parking	At least 1 parking space per unit. § 153.040.300 · code text \| Minimum number of parking spaces \| 1 space per dwelling unit \| Parking for an existing primary dwelling unit shall be maintained for that unit as required by § 153.150. No parking spaces required. Applies: Applies if the lot is within a half-mile walk of a high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop. § 153.040.300 · code text The lot is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Cal. Public Resources Code § 21155(b), or a major transit stop, as defined in Cal. Public Resources Code § 21064.3. No parking spaces required. Applies: Applies if a car share vehicle is within 1 block of the lot. § 153.040.300 · code text There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the lot.

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