The RS Single-Family Residential Districts are intended to provide
for individual homes on separate lots, each for the occupancy of one
family, at various minimum lot sizes (indicated in parentheses after
the "RS" designation) to provide for a range of yard and lot sizes
which are based on the location, density and topographical considerations
of the General Plan of the City of Claremont, and to provide for other
uses that are associated and compatible with the residential uses.
No building, structure or land shall be used, and no building
or structure shall be erected or altered in the RS Districts except
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(08-05)
Only the following uses and development shall be conducted or
constructed as a matter of right in the RS Districts:
A.
One
single-family dwelling unit per lot for occupancy by no more than
one family.
B.
Accessory buildings and structures, including fences and recreation courts, and accessory uses, located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit subject to the development standards and requirements of this chapter and Chapter 16.133.
Accessory buildings shall have a maximum floor area of 300 square
feet plus an additional 400 square feet may be permitted for required
parking.
C.
The
renting of no more than one sleeping room per dwelling unit for occupancy
by no more than two persons. Meals may be provided in connection with
such renting, or the dwelling's kitchen facilities may be shared with
tenants.
1.
Rental Rooms
Rental rooms shall not contain kitchens. Rental rooms shall
not be rented for a period of less than 30 days.
2.
Rental Permit
Prior to the renting of any room in a Single-Family Residential
District, a rental permit shall be obtained from the Department of
Community Development. A permit shall be issued by the Department
of Community Development only after the Director of Community Development
has determined that the following criteria are satisfied:
a.
The proposed room rental meets all building and health requirements.
b.
There is sufficient parking.
c.
The proposed rental will not result in an adverse impact on the single-family
character of the neighborhood. The number of such rentals in the neighborhood
shall be a factor in determining adverse impact.
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The fee for this permit shall be determined by resolution of
the City Council. The permit shall be valid for a period of three
years, provided the permit may be revoked if the Director of Community
Development determines that the above criteria are no longer satisfied.
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E.
The
keeping of animals as pets (not for commercial purposes), subject
to Title 6 of the Claremont Municipal Code.
F.
The
growing of crops and fruits.
G.
Parks.
(08-05)
Uses and developments listed in Chapter 16.306 as permitted subject to the issuance of a special use and development permit are allowed in the RS Districts if not contrary to the intent of this chapter.
(08-05)
The following uses and developments are permitted in RS Districts subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16.303:
A.
Wholesale
plant nurseries, and similar commercial/agricultural uses.
(08-05; 14-04)
The following property development standards shall apply to all land and structures in the RS Districts. For exceptions to and explanatory description of these standards and for standards for accessory structures, fences, recreation courts, signs, parking, off-site improvements and dedication requirements, visual screening, solar energy systems, community art, and undergrounding utilities, see Chapters 16.130 through 16.151.
B.
Maximum
Lot Size
2.
Two or more contiguous parcels that have been held by the same owner
and developed, and continually used from the time of their development,
as one residential property may be merged to create a single lot exceeding
the above maximum lot sizes if one of the following requirements is
met:
a.
No more than one of the affected parcels has ever been developed
with a structure other than accessory structures, or a structure other
than an accessory structure, for which a building permit was issued
or for which a building permit was not required at time of construction,
that is also partially sited on a contiguous parcel.
b.
No more than one parcel has legal access which is adequate for vehicular
and safety equipment access and maneuverability.
3.
All existing lots that exceed the above maximums and which were created pursuant to the ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of their creation shall be considered conforming lots not subject to the provisions of Chapter 16.400.
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(Note: Existing subsections 16.001.040.B and 16.001.040.C are
renumbered as 16.001.040.C and 16.001.040.D to accommodate the above
addition.)
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C.
Minimum
Setbacks
1.
RS (20,000) District
a.
Front – 15 ft. Except that a vehicle entrance of a garage or
carport that directly faces onto the street shall be set back 18.5
ft.
b.
Interior Side if not adjacent to slope – 8 ft.
c.
Interior Side if adjacent to slope – 5 ft. from property line
or 8 ft. from mid-point of slope, which ever is greater
d.
Street Side if reversed corner lot – 15 ft.
e.
Street Side if standard corner lot – 10 ft.
f.
Rear – 8 ft.
D.
Maximum
Lot Coverage
1.
RS (20,000) District – 30%
2.
RS (13,000) District – 35%
3.
RS (10,000) District – 35%
4.
RS (8,000) District – 40%
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Calculation shall include all areas of the lot covered by any
buildings including carports, and covered patios and decks, and balconies
and decks more than three feet above grade. Lot coverage shall not
include uncovered outdoor recreation courts and equipment, uncovered
patios, walkways and driveways, pools, and uncovered decks and balconies
no more than three feet above grade.
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E.
Maximum
Floor Area of Main Residential Structure (All RS Districts)
The total floor area of the main residential structure shall
not exceed a maximum of 2000 square feet plus 15 percent of the square
footage of the net lot area, or the maximum floor area as set forth
in the following table for each RS District, whichever is less:
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RS District
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Maximum floor area of main residential structure regardless
of lot size
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RS (8000)
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Maximum 4,800 square feet
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RS (10,000)
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Maximum 5,250 square feet
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RS (13,000)
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Maximum 5,925 square feet
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RS (20,000)
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Maximum 7,500 square feet
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For purposes of this section, the calculation of the
floor area shall include the floor areas of all floors of the main
residential structure including the area of an upper level not separated
from a lower level by a floor/ceiling assembly including the upper
and lower areas of any stairwell, floor areas of attached garages,
carports, covered patios, and any open inner courtyard/patio area
that is bounded on more than 80 percent of its perimeter by exterior
walls of the main residential structure. Floor area calculation shall
not include the floor area of detached accessory structures, except
as noted below, uncovered patios, decks or balconies, basements where
the finished floor level directly above is less than six feet above
grade at any point, or uncovered courtyard area that is not bounded
on more than 80 percent of its perimeter by exterior walls of the
main residential structure.
When any accessory building is located less than six feet from
a main residential building, the floor area of such accessory building
shall be included in the floor area calculation of the main residential
building. The accessory building shall still be subject to all accessory
building standards.
All existing structures that exceed the above maximums and which were constructed pursuant to the ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of their construction shall be considered conforming buildings not subject to the provisions of Chapter 16.400.
F.
Maximum
Floor Area of Second Story of Main Residential Structure
The total floor area of a second story of the main residential
structure shall not exceed 40 percent of the maximum permitted floor
area of the main residential structure.
(08-05; 09-11)
