The purpose of the R-2 (moderate density multifamily residential) zone is to encourage the development of more affordable and innovative housing primarily for duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and single-family attached or detached homes on smaller lots.
(Ord. 408, 1987)
The following uses are permitted within the R-2 zone:
A. 
Single-family dwellings including manufactured homes;
B. 
Rooming and boarding subject to Section 17.650.003;
C. 
Duplex, triplex, apartments and other small multifamily structures; townhouses and single-family attached homes; all not exceeding a density of nine dwellings per gross acre;
D. 
Accessory facilities or buildings related to the primary use subject to Chapter 17.660;
E. 
Temporary uses related to the primary use subject to obtaining a temporary use permit pursuant to Section 17.850;
F. 
Home occupations subject to obtaining a home occupation permit pursuant to Chapter 17.840;
G. 
Residential care facilities, regardless of size and occupancy. Residential care facilities shall be subject only to the same requirements as other residential uses within the same zone;
H. 
Agriculture, animal husbandry and limited animal husbandry subject to Chapter 17.670;
I. 
The keeping of domestic animals or pets subject to Chapter 17.670;
J. 
Signs subject to Chapter 17.640;
K. 
ADUs subject to Chapter 17.715;
L. 
Supportive housing pursuant to Government Code Section 65651. Subject only to the same standards as other multifamily uses within the same zone;
M. 
Agricultural employee housing for six or fewer persons, in compliance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.5, shall be subject only to the same requirements as other residential uses within the same zone.
(Ord. 408, 1987; Ord. 560 § 4,1995; Ord. 1083, 2/25/2025; Ord. 1084, 3/11/2025)
The following uses require special consideration and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.830:
A. 
Public facilities including parks, playgrounds, public schools and other public buildings;
B. 
Churches and religious institutions and parochial or private schools;
C. 
Community buildings, clubs and activities of quasi-public, social, fraternal or recreational character such as golf, tennis and swimming clubs intended to primarily serve the immediate neighborhood or residential project;
D. 
Residential projects with a density exceeding nine dwelling units per gross acre, however, no project shall exceed the minimum density of twelve dwelling units per gross acre;
E. 
Mobile home parks provided the density does not exceed that specified in the general plan for the property on which the mobile home park is proposed and subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.710;
F. 
Dog fancier's license in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.670.009.
(Ord. 408, 1987; Ord. 507 § 3, 1992; Ord. 560 § 4, 1995; Ord. 1084, 3/11/2025)
The following regulations shall apply to the building of apartments in the R-2 zone:
A. 
Minimum lot area: six thousand square feet;
B. 
Minimum lot width: fifty feet;
C. 
Minimum front yard: fifteen feet;
D. 
Minimum side yards: five feet, sum of both sides; fifteen feet;
E. 
Minimum rear yard: twenty feet;
F. 
Corner lots shall maintain a side yard on the street side of ten feet;
G. 
Maximum Allowable Density.
1. 
The minimum net lot area per dwelling unit shall be two thousand five hundred square feet for those lots having a net area of twelve thousand square feet or less,
2. 
The minimum net lot area per dwelling unit shall be three thousand square feet for those lots having a net area of twelve thousand to thirty thousand square feet,
3. 
The maximum density for lots greater than thirty thousand one square feet shall be nine dwellings per gross acre,
4. 
Greater densities, not to exceed twelve dwellings per gross acre, may be approved subject to a conditional use permit and based upon how well the project conforms to the policies and standards of the city.
(Ord. 408, 1987)
The following regulations shall apply to the building of attached or detached single-family dwellings in the R-2 zone:
A. 
Minimum lot area: three thousand seven hundred fifty square feet;
B. 
Average lot area per subdivision: four thousand square feet;
C. 
Minimum lot width: thirty-seven-and-one-half feet;
D. 
Average lot width per subdivision: forty feet;
E. 
Minimum front yard: twenty feet;
F. 
Minimum side yard: zero feet, total of the side yards must be twelve feet;
G. 
Minimum rear yard: twenty feet;
H. 
Minimum street frontage, cul-de-sac lots: twenty-five feet;
I. 
Corner lots shall maintain a side yard on the street side of twelve feet.
(Ord. 408, 1987)
The following regulations shall apply to the building of apartments and attached single-family dwellings in the R-2 zone;
A. 
Allowable Dwellings Per Building. The maximum number of dwelling units within an individual building shall not exceed six.
B. 
Maximum Lot Coverage. The main building and all accessory buildings shall not cover more than forty percent of the lot area.
C. 
Maximum building height limit:
1. 
Main building: two stories not to exceed thirty feet;
2. 
Accessory building: one story not to exceed fifteen feet.
(Ord. 408, 1987)
A. 
Design and site development review shall be required for all housing units pursuant to Sections 17.100.003 and 17.100.004.
B. 
Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 17.620 and Section 17.100.004H.
C. 
The parking and storage of boats, trailers and similar vehicles and equipment shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.620.016.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures shall be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.660.
E. 
Architectural features may project into any required yard pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.660.
F. 
Usable Open Space. Residential projects shall provide and maintain private and shared open space as follows:
1. 
A minimum of six hundred square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each dwelling unit on a lot.
2. 
A minimum of seventy-five percent of the dwelling units on a lot shall be provided with private usable open space as follows:
a. 
Private usable open space shall be directly accessible from the unit served and available only to that unit.
b. 
Ground level private usable open space shall have a minimum area of one hundred square feet and a minimum dimension of eight feet, furthermore, no more than fifty percent of that area may be covered by a roof or second story balcony or deck.
c. 
Aboveground level private usable open space shall have a minimum area of sixty square feet and a minimum dimension of six feet. Furthermore, no more than fifty percent of that area may be covered by a roof, balcony or deck.
3. 
Shared usable open space shall be available and accessible to all occupants of the residential project for purposes of active and/or passive outdoor recreation, exclusive of driveways, areas for off-street parking and services, and exclusive of the required front yard setback. All shared usable open space shall be at ground level and shall have a minimum dimension of twelve feet and shall not be covered by any roof, balcony or other such covering.
(Ord. 408, 1987)