§ 20.4.30. Use regulations for residential districts.

1.

Table 4.A of this Chapter identifies those land uses or activities that may be permitted in each of the residential zone districts, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, other provisions of this Title, and applicable General Plan policies. Table 4.A also identifies, by zone district, those land uses and activities that are permitted, are permitted subject to an approved Conditional Use Permit, or are prohibited.

2.

Special Use Regulations.

a.

Animals Within Residential Districts.

(1)

It is the general intent of the City to permit the keeping of animals within the City without the creation of a nuisance to surrounding residents and visitors. Animals that may be kept within residential districts are identified in Section 20.11.40 of this Title. Animals not listed in Section 20.11.40 of this Title may be permitted in residential districts subject to City review and confirmation that a nuisance condition will not be created.

(2)

In addition to the provisions of Section 20.11.40 of this Title, all animals, excluding household pets, shall be kept a minimum distance of fifty feet from any street. The location of corrals, fenced enclosures, barns, stables or other enclosures used to confine all such animals shall also conform to this requirement.

b.

In all residential districts, pools, spas, air conditioners, heating, cooling, sauna, or similar mechanical equipment, as well as lighting or electrical devices, shall be located to minimize impact to the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents and shall be screened, where possible, from surrounding properties and streets. All equipment shall be installed and operated in accordance with Chapter 20.10 of this Title and all other applicable City ordinances, standards, and regulations and shall be subject to approval by the Building Official prior to installation.

c.

In R-1, R-2 and R-3 zone districts, for development of four or more dwelling units, required front and street side yards shall be landscaped, and shall consist predominantly of drought-tolerant plant materials except for necessary walks, drives and fences.

d.

No portion of any building may protrude into the front setback unless the following conditions are met:

(1)

Architectural projections, such as porch roofs, awnings, canopies, and roof overhangs, may project over the required front yard setback, but not more than ten percent thereof.

(2)

Uncovered porches, platforms, or landing places that do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building may extend into any front yard not more than six feet, an openwork railing not more than thirty inches in height may be installed or constructed on any such porch, platform, or landing place.

Table 4.A
Uses Permitted Within Residential Districts

Legend

■

Not Permitted

P

Permitted Subject to Section 20.2.65 — Site Plan Review except for single family residences in the R-1 Zoning District

C

Permitted Subject to Approval of a Conditional Use Permit application

USES	R-A	R-1	R-2	R-3
A. RESIDENTIAL USES
1. Single-family Dwelling
a. 1 Single-family Dwelling	P	P	P	■
b. 2nd Single-family Dwelling (per Section 20.11.200 of this Title)	P	P	■	■
2. Multifamily Dwellings	■	■	P	P
3. Mobilehome Subdivision	C	C	C	C
4. Mobilehome Park	■	C	C	C
5. Boarding/Rooming House (7 or more residents)	■	■	C	C
6. Senior Independent Living	C	C	C	C
7. Board and Care Facility (12 or more residents)	■	■	C	C
8. Residential Congregate Care Facility (up to 6 residents)	■	C	C	C
9. Senior Congregate Care, Assisted Living (7 or more residents)	■	C	C	C
10. Convalescent Care (7 or more residents)	■	C	C	C
11. Bed and Breakfast Inn	C	C	C	C
12. Emergency and Homeless Shelters	■	■	■	P
13. Special Needs Housing	P	P	P	P
14. Transitional and Supportive Housing	P	■	P	P
B. COMMERCIAL USES
1. Hotels, Motels	■	■	■	C
2. Equestrian Centers, Riding Academies, and Commercial Stables; when associated with an equestrian subdivision	C	C	■	■
3. Fireworks Stand, subject to the provisions of sect. 20.11.160 of this Title	P	P	P	P
4. Oil & Gas exploration and production	C	C	C	C
5. Parking lots on a parcel adjacent to and for the use of a commercial property where inadequate parking exists	■	■	C	C
C. PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC USES
1. Day Care Facilities (per State law and Chapter 20.11.130)	P	P	P	P
2. Post Office Branch	■	C	C	C
3. Churches	C	C	C	C
4. Clubs, Lodges, Fraternities/Sororities	C	C	C	C
5. Educational Institutions (public and private)	C	C	C	C
6. Fire and Police Stations	C	C	C	C
7. Public Libraries and Museums	■	■	C	C
8. Public Parks and Recreation, unless project otherwise entails a public hearing, then Permitted	C	C	C	C
9. Public Utility and Public Service substations, reservoirs, drainage sumps, pumping plants, transmission lines, and similar installations not including public utility offices, unless project otherwise entails a public hearing; then Permitted	C	C	C	C
10. Recreational Facilities (e.g., country clubs, tennis and swim clubs, golf courses), including limited commercial uses which are commonly associated with and directly related to the primary use	C	C	C	C
D. HOME OCCUPATIONS
1. Home Occupations (subject to the provisions of Section 20.11.170 and the issuance of a Home Occupation Permit)	P	P	P	P
E. TEMPORARY USES
1. Temporary Uses (subject to the provisions of Section 20.2.90 and issuance of a Temporary Land Use Permit)	P	P	P	P
F. ACCESSORY USES
1. Accessory uses and structures located on the same site as a permitted use	P	P	P	P
2. Other accessory uses and structures located on the same site as a use permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit	C	C	C	C
3. Antennas and Satellite Dishes; subject to Section 20.11.80 of this Title	P	P	P	P
4. Guest Quarters/Second Unit	P	P	■	■
5. Private Garage	P	P	P	P
6. Private Swimming Pool, Tennis Court	P	P	P	P
7. Recreational Vehicle Storage Yard (Associated with Residential Development)	C	C	C	C
8. Feed and Tack Stores accessory to Commercial Stables	C	■	■	■
9. Dormitories accessory to Educational Institutions	C	C	C	C
G. AGRICULTURAL USES
1. Commercial Agricultural Cultivation	P	C	■	■
H. Other uses similar to, and no more objectionable than the uses identified above, subject to the provisions of Section 20.1.90 of this Title

 

Table 4.B
Residential Site Development Standards

					R-A	R-1	R-2	R-3
1.	Minimum lot area (Net area in sq ft)		a. b.	interior corner	108,900 108,900	6,000 6,500	9,000 9,500	12,000 12,500
2.	Minimum lot width		a. b.	interior lot corner lot	200' 200"	60' 65'	75' 80'	90' 100'
3.	Minimum lot depth				400'	100'	100'	100'
4.	Minimum lot area (Net area in sq. ft.)
	a. b.	Lot adjacent to a straight street Cul-de-sac lot or knuckle lot			40' 40'	15' (20') 15' (20')	20' 20'	20' 20'
5.	Minimum interior side yard setback
	a. b. c.	1 story Any portion of a structure exceeding 1 story Cul-de-sac lot or knuckle lot			25' 25' 25'	5' 5' 5'	5' 10' 5'	5' 10' 5'
6.	Minimum front yard setback (Note 8)
	a. b.	corner lot reverse corner lot			30' 30'	10' 15'	15' 10'	15 15
7.	Minimum rear yard setback:
	a. b.	Lot with alley Lot with no alley			N/A 40'	5' 10'	5' 10'	5' 10'
8.	Maximum lot coverage				25%	40%	50%	60%
9.	Maximum height for buildings and structures				50'	35'	35'	35'
10.	Minimum distance between buildings				10'	10'	10'	10'
11.	Minimum dwelling unit size (square feet) For Apts. See Notes below				1,450	1,100	650	650

 

Notes:

1.

Minimum lot width in RA, R-1, and R-2 zone district along the arc of the front property line shall be 35' for cul-de-sac lots and 40' for knuckle lots.

2.

Minimum building setback from the centerline of sub-standard streets shall be 55' for R-1 lots and 65' for RA lots.

3.

A one-hour fire wall, approved by the Building Official, reduces the minimum distance between buildings within PD zone to 0' and 5' for all other residential zones

4.

Minimum apartment size is: (i) studio - 450 sq. ft.; (ii) 1 bedroom - 650 sq. ft.; and (iii) 2-bedroom, - 800 sq. ft. + 120 sq. ft. for each additional bedroom in excess of two.

5.

In a R-1 subdivision with 13 or more lots, 20% of the lots can be reduced to 5,000 sq. ft. provided the average lot size for the entire subdivision is 6,000 sq. ft. Said lots shall be a minimum of 50 feet wide for a 5,000 sq. ft. lot.

6.

In an R-1 zone district, the garage may be placed no less than 20 feet from the front property line and not less than 25 feet from the rear of the adjacent sidewalk.

7.

Development on lots created legally prior to 1972, which can be proven by title report, shall be permitted with proper building permits obtained.

8.

Fifteen feet for living space and side-loading garages and 20 feet for front-loading garages for single family residential only.

(Ord. No. 2013-1262, § 1(Exh. A), 5-20-2013; Ord. No. 2015-1275, § 1(Exh. A), 6-15-2015; Ord. No. 2017-1294, § 1(Exh. 2), 11-20-2017)