The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards, land
use regulations and permit processes for the development of multiple
family housing; and to implement the general plan goals and policies.
(Ord. 1803 § 3, 2019)
In the R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 and R-7 zones the following accessory
uses are permitted:
A. Accessory
Buildings. The accessory buildings necessary to such use located on
the same lot or parcel of land.
B. Home Occupation. In compliance with the regulations provided in Chapter
18.60.
(Ord. 1803 § 3, 2019)
A. All
development shall comply with the basic development standards as set
forth in Table 18.26.040.A and in the following subsections.
Table 18.26.040.A
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Regulations
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Zones
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Additional Requirements
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R-2
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R-3
R-4
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R-5
R-6
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R-7
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Allowed Density (dwelling units per acre)
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Maximum
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14
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R-3: 15
R-4: 24
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R-5:30
R-6:36
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50
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Minimum Setbacks (feet)
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Front, First 2 Stories
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15
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15
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15
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15
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See Section 18.26.040.C
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Front, 3rd Story and Above
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20
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20
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See Section 18.26.040.C
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Side Corner, First 2 Stories
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10
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10
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15
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15
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Side Corner, 3rd Story and Above
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15
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20
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20
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Side Interior, First 2 Stories
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5
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5
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10
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10
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Side Corner, 3rd Story and Above
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10
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15
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15
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Rear, First 2 Stories
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10
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10
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15
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15
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Rear, 3rd Story and Above
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15
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20
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20
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Maximum Lot Coverage (percentage)
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Lot Coverage
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35%
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40%
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50%
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60%
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See Section 18.26.040.D.1
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Maximum Height and Number of Stories (feet)
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Primary Building
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35
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36
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48
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60
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See Section 18.26.040.B
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Accessory Building
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15
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15
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15
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15
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Number of Stories
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2.5
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3
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4
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5
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Open Space Requirement (square feet per dwelling unit)
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Private Usable Yard Area
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250
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See Section 18.26.040.E
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Common Useable Yard Area
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400
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Minimum Dwelling Unit Size (square feet per dwelling unit)
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One-Unit Dwelling
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1,000
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Multi-Unit Studio Unit
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480
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Multi-Unit 1 Bedroom Unit
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700
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Multi-Unit 2 Bedroom Unit
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900
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Multi-Unit 3 Bedroom Plus
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900 + 150 for each additional bedroom
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Area Requirements
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Under 10,000 square feet
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3,350
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R-3: 3,000
R-4: 2,850
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R-5: 1,800
R-6: 1,450
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1,200
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10,001 through 20,000 square feet
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3,100
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R-3: 2,600
R-4: 2,100
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R-5: 1,600
R-6: 1,300
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1,000
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20,001 square feet +
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2,850
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R-3: 2,350
R-4: 1,800
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R-5: 1,450
R-6: 1,200
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870
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B. Building
Height.
1. Maximum
Height—Other Structures. Roof structures for the housing of
elevators, stairways, towers, steeples, or other rooftop equipment
may exceed the height limit provided in this title. Provided, that
they are architecturally compatible with the design and scale of the
building.
2. Rooftop
deck and patio may be permitted and may have a railing/wall that does
not exceed six feet.
C. Yard
Setbacks.
1. Cul-de-sacs.
For all buildings, fronting on a cul-de-sac there shall be a minimum
yard and building setback of fifteen feet from the property line to
all parts or portions of such buildings or houses.
2. Definition.
Yards and setbacks where required in this title shall be required
for an overall development and shall not pertain to individual units
within the development. They shall be at every point open and unobstructed
from the ground upward, except as follows:
a. Cornices, canopies, eaves or other similar architectural features,
not providing additional floor space within the building may extend
into required setbacks as approved by the planning commission.
b. Open, unenclosed, uncovered porches, platforms or landing places,
which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building
not more than six feet into the front setback; provided, however,
that an open work railing not more than thirty-six inches in height
may be installed or constructed on any such porch, platform or landing
place.
c. Fountains, public art, and plants as approved by the planning commission.
3. Patio
Location. No patio area designed for or used for outdoor recreational
purposes shall be located within the required front yard or within
a required side yard abutting a street.
4. The
roof platform created by the difference between the first-story setback
and the second-story setback may be used for as approved by the planning
commission.
5. Accessory
buildings shall not be placed in required front yard setbacks and
shall not be more than one story in height nor located closer than
five feet to any interior property line.
6. Through
Lots. On through lots, the planning commission will designate the
front lot line. In such cases, the minimum rear yard shall be the
average of the yards on the lots next adjoining. If such lots next
adjoining are developed, the minimum rear yard area shall conform
to the front yard set-back for the zone in which the property is located.
D. Area
Requirements.
1. Minimum
Lot Area—One-Family Dwelling. Each lot or parcel of land shall
have a minimum lot area of three thousand square feet per dwelling
unit for each one-family dwelling.
2. Land
Coverage Exceptions. Carports and parking structures shall not be
considered in computing land coverage.
E. Usable
Yard Area.
1. Minimum
Area per Parcel. All parcels in the zone shall have a minimum of one
thousand square feet of usable yard area in any combination described
below.
2. Minimum
Area per Dwelling Unit. The minimum required usable yard area shall
be not less than two hundred fifty square feet for each dwelling unit,
either as a private usable open space or as a combination of private
and common open space with at least thirty percent of the total number
of dwelling units having private usable open spaces.
3. Private
Usable Yard Area.
a. The required private usable yard area when located on open ground,
utilized as patios, terraces, atriums or surfaces of courts shall
have a minimum dimension of eight feet, and minimum area of ninety-six
square feet.
b. The required usable yard area when located on balconies, porches
or decks shall have a minimum area of seventy square feet and a minimum
dimension of seven feet.
4. Common
Usable Yard Area.
a. The remaining required usable open space, when not a part of the
private usable open space shall be a part of the common usable open
space, and shall be not less than four hundred square feet in area,
having no dimension less than fifteen feet.
b. All common yard area shall be conveniently located and readily accessible
from all dwellings; shall be screened from adjacent streets and highways
and shall be landscaped with lawns, trees, shrubs and other permanently
maintained plant material excepting for swimming pools, game courts
and other recreational facilities.
5. Description.
a. Any usable yard area required by this chapter shall not be used for
parking, driveways, automobile turning area or accessory buildings.
Maximum gradient of usable yard area shall be five percent unless
approved by the planning commission as an integral part of a landscaped
scheme.
b. Such usable yard area shall not be located within a required front
yard or in a required side yard abutting a street, or in a required
rear yard abutting a street.
F. Parking. See Chapter
18.14, Off-Street Parking Requirements.
(Ord. 1803 § 3, 2019; Ord. 1853, 12/18/2023)
In all multi-unit zones, the following special development standards
shall apply:
A. The
distance between buildings on the same lot shall comply with the applicable
section of the most current adopted version of the building and fire
code.
B. Walls and Fences. See Section
18.12.070, Fences, walls, and hedges and Section
18.12.080, Required walls.
C. Signs. See Chapter
18.23 of this code.
D. Miscellaneous
Requirements.
1. Street
Access. Every dwelling shall be on a lot having a minimum of sixty
feet frontage upon a dedicated street, or upon a private roadway or
easement providing access to a dedicated street. Where a lot was improved
with a single-unit dwelling and has less than sixty feet, but more
than forty-four feet of frontage as herein required, was recorded
prior to the passage of this title, the lot may be improved with a
replacement of no more than one single-unit dwelling, unless approved
by the planning commission and/or city council.
2. Unit
Access. No access to any unit shall be designed so as to place a stairway
or projecting walkway immediately adjacent to windows opening into
any habitable room, unless specifically approved by the planning commission.
3. Storage
of Refuse. Each development shall be provided with adequate refuse
and trash storage areas. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage
shall be screened from public view on all sides by a minimum six-foot-high
concrete or solid masonry wall provided with a gate of durable wood
or other approved material. Such areas shall be located as to be easily
accessible for trash pickup. All trash, garbage and refuse storage
shall be deposited in such form or manner so as to prevent transferral
by natural cause or force. Any waste which may cause fumes, dust or
which constitutes a fire hazard or which may be edible by rodents
or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored in closed
containers. All parcels having more than ten dwelling units shall
utilize bins approved by the director of public works. Each development
shall be provided with one bin per each ten units.
4. Storage.
Each carport space shall contain an enclosed storage cabinet of at
least seventy-five cubic feet capacity. All storage of furniture,
appliances or other items or equipment shall be kept within permanent
buildings and completely screened from public view.
5. Landscaping. All required yard areas abutting on public rights-of-way shall be entirely landscaped with approved ground cover, trees, shrubs and other plant materials. Landscape plans shall be submitted and approved, pursuant to Chapter
18.16 of this title.
6. Noise Control. See Chapter
9.32 of this code.
7. Lighting.
All lighting of buildings, landscaped parking areas or similar facilities
shall be arranged so as not to reflect or spill onto adjoining properties.
8. Mechanical
Equipment. All mechanical and rooftop equipment shall be screened
from public view behind a permanent parapet wall that is architectural
consistent with the structure on which it sits. Such screening shall
be as high as the highest portions of equipment.
9. Laundry
Facilities.
a. All outdoor clothes drying areas are prohibited.
b. When common indoor laundry facilities exist, they shall be designed
with sufficient area for folding of clothes.
10. Utilities. All utilities (poles, lines, cables, etc.) shall be placed
underground. All meters or above-ground utility equipment such as
transformers shall be outside of a recreational area and shall be
screened on all sides from public view by a landscaped screen, fence
or wall not less than six feet in height. All developments shall be
wired for a master TV antenna system or cable TV.
11. Mailboxes. All mailboxes shall be located under a roofed area to
the satisfaction of the director of community development and or his/her
designee area and shall be located in accordance with U.S. Postal
Regulations.
E. Design Review. All new construction and major remolding shall comply with the requirements and procedures of Chapter
18.68.
Exceptions: Patio roofs and shade structures to multi-unit units.
In addition minor outbuildings, additions or replacement of a single-unit
residence with a new single-unit residence within the multi-unit zones
may be approved as an administrative adjustment at the discretion
of the director of community development.
F. The director of community development or designee may approve variations from Section
18.26.040 and Section
18.26.050 in any area deemed eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Any decision may be appealed to the planning commission within ten days. Any decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council within ten days.
(Ord. 1803 § 3, 2019; Ord. 1852, 12/4/2023; Ord. 1853, 12/18/2023)