The Chapter contains the regulations for the Medium Density Residential Zone established by the City. The regulations of this Chapter shall apply to all properties within the Medium Density Residential Zones within the City, except as modified by the specific situations as defined in the Planning Area in which the building site is located. (Refer to Chapter 21.14 for the specific Planning Area in which the building site is located.)
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
The purpose of this district is to provide regulations for the
development of that portion of the residential properties within the
City with densities in the range of 4.6 to 7.0 dwelling units per
acre, consistent with the historic low density residential character
of the City established over the past twenty-five (25) years.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
The following shall be permitted in the Medium Density Residential
Zone:
(a)
Single family detached and attached residential uses shall be a primary
use;
(b)
Multifamily residential uses shall be a primary use, subject to approval
of a Conditional Use Permit;
(c)
Accessory uses and structures related to the primary use;
(d)
Agricultural uses, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit;
(e)
Ancillary Quarters in conjunction with the primary use;
(f)
Recreational facilities, including, but not limited to, tennis courts,
subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(g)
Small and large family day care, subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit; and
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 537 § 1, 2003; Ord. 653 § 5, 2011; Ord. 674 § 5, 2013; Ord. 734 § 3, 2021)
Each lot shall have a minimum lot area of twelve thousand (12,000)
square feet net, i.e., not including streets and alleys unless cluster
development is approved in accordance with a Conditional Use Permit.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
All lots hereafter created shall comply with the following minimum
standards:
(a)
Standard Lots.
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Lot Width:
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100 feet
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Lot Depth:
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100 feet
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Front Yard Setback:
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20 feet
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Rear Yard Setback:
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10 feet
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Interior Side Yard Setback:
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8 feet
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Street Side Yard Setback (on corner lots):
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15 feet
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Garage Door Setback:
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20 feet
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(b)
Irregular Lots. The minimum lot depth and width of lots which are
irregularly shaped and located on a curve or cul-de-sac street may
be modified to approximate the average on the adjacent properties
upon specific approval by the City Council.
(c)
Highway 111 Buffer Area. Along Highway 111, the buffer area shall
be between any structures and the roadway. The buffer area shall extend
one hundred seventeen (117) feet from the existing face of curb along
Highway 111 or one hundred (100) feet from the ultimate Highway 111
improvement as approved by the City Council on May 17, 2007 by Resolution
2007-27. For acceleration and deceleration lanes installed along Highway
111, the one hundred (100) foot setback shall be measured from the
curbline projected from the improved curb, as shown in Figure A below.
If common area structures, facilities or other such support structures
are proposed within the buffer area, they should not project above
the exterior wall adjacent to Highway 111. No habitable structures
will be permitted within the buffer area. Where perimeter roadways
are utilized, they should be located within the buffer area, between
Highway 111 and any residential lot.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 428 § 3, 1998; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007)
The number of residential units per gross acre of area, calculated
on a tract map basis, shall not exceed seven (7) dwelling units per
acre.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
(a)
General. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have
a height over seventy (70) percent of the horizontal roof area, not
exceeding twenty-five (25) feet, with no point of the roof extending
above thirty (30) feet in height. In no case shall the building exceed
two (2) living stories above the pad elevation of the building site.
(b)
Setbacks.
(1)
Adjacent to property zoned Hillside, Very Low Density or Low Density
Residential:
(i)
The building shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height at the minimum
required setback lines.
(ii)
The maximum building height shall not be allowed within the
following distances of the property lines:
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Front:
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46 feet
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Rear:
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36 feet
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Interior Side:
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34 feet
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Exterior Side:
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41 feet
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(iii)
Buildings shall not exceed the height established by planes
between the maximum building height allowed at the minimum side and
rear building setbacks and the maximum building height allowed at
the minimum building setbacks for said maximum building height, (b)(1)(i),
above.
(2)
Adjacent to all other zoned properties:
(i)
The building shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height at the minimum
required setback lines.
(ii)
The maximum building height shall not be allowed within the
following distances of the property lines:
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Front:
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30 feet
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Rear:
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20 feet
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Interior Side:
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18 feet
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Exterior Side, Corner Lot:
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25 feet
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(iii)
Buildings shall not exceed the height established by the planes
between the maximum building height allowed at the minimum side and
rear building setbacks and the maximum building height allowed at
the minimum building setbacks for said maximum building height per
subsection (b)(2)(i), above.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
All dwelling units constructed in this zone shall have a minimum
usable floor area of one thousand (1,000) square feet.
Garage requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.080, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
Accessory structure requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.090, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
Structural appendages and project requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.100, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
Private tennis court requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.120, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
Outdoor lighting requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.170, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
Excluding photovoltaic solar equipment and satellite television
dishes, all roof mounted equipment, including, but not limited to,
heating, venting, cooling, and antenna shall be screened so as to
preclude viewing of same from adjacent residences, public ways and
golf courses (public or private).
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 533 § 1, 2003; Ord. 720 § 9, 2019)
See Chapter 21.60 Architecture and Landscape Review.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
Solar energy systems requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.240, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 533 § 1, 2003)
