Lot splits under SB 9 in Citrus Heights: the local rules

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Standards	Subdivision standards may not block 2 units of less than 800 square feet on either new lot. Applies: Applies to an urban lot split. § 82-754 · code text The following objective standard shall apply to urban lot splits provided the objective subdivision standard shall not be imposed if it would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two units on either of the resulting parcels in a unit size of less than 800 square feet. Each lot must front or directly reach a public street; a recorded easement at least 20 feet wide counts. § 82-754 · code text Each lot shall have frontage on or direct access to a public street. To be considered direct access, the proposed lot split may allow one lot to access a public street by way of a recorded 20-foot minimum width easement. Each lot must meet the minimum lot area without counting the creekside setback area. Applies: Applies to lots next to or crossed by a watercourse shown on the city's creek map. § 82-754 · code text Lots proposed adjacent to or crossed by a watercourse shown on Figure 3-1 of section 106.30.040 shall meet the minimum lot area exclusive of the creekside setback requirements. No setback is required. Applies: Applies to an existing structure or one rebuilt in the same place and to the same size. § 82-752 · code text No setback shall be required for an existing structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
Setbacks	Side and rear setbacks are 4 feet. Applies: Applies to side and rear lot lines, except an existing structure or one rebuilt in the same place and size. § 82-752 · code text Except for those circumstances described in section 82-752(2) above, the setback for side and rear lot lines shall be four feet.
Owner occupancy	Applicant signs an affidavit to live in one unit as their main home for at least 3 years from approval. Applies: Does not apply to a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation. § 82-756 · code text That applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of approval.

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SB 9 lot splits need 4-foot side and rear setbacks, except existing structures or rebuilds in the same place and size, which need none.

Lot splits under SB 9 in Citrus Heights

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