The rr rural residential districts are intended to provide for
single-family homes and agricultural uses with a density of one dwelling
unit per one gross acre in the rr (35,000) district and one dwelling
unit per 1.25 gross acre in the rr (1 acre) district to promote variety
in the rural zone, as well as to provide for a range of lot sizes
based on location, density, and topographical considerations consistent
with the general plan. Other uses which are associated and compatible
with residential uses and the rural character of the area are also
allowed. The calculation of gross lot area shall include the area
of the property plus one-half of the area of any portion of a street
abutting the property.
All new development must be in harmony with the rural character
of this area. The area's rural character is depicted by the presence
of agricultural features such as citrus groves, barns, rock walls,
pump houses built of rock, and other characteristics such as mountain
vistas, minimal outdoor artificial lighting, narrow streets accompanied
by equestrian, pedestrian, and bike trails, and native landscaping.
The lack of such urban features as curb and gutters, streetlights,
and sidewalks also contribute greatly to the rural character of this
area. In addition to the above attributes, this area is identified
by the general plan as a significant aquifer recharge area which should
be maintained.
No building, structure, or land shall be used, and no building
or structure shall be erected or altered in the rr districts except
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
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Only the following uses and developments shall be permitted
as a matter of right in the RR 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 Chapters
16.130 through
16.151. Specific size, height, and placement standards for accessory structures in the RR Rural Residential Districts are set forth below in Section 16.007.040.H of this chapter. General standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapters
16.130 and
16.133.
The floor area of all accessory buildings shall be included
in the calculation of lot coverage, which shall not exceed 20 percent.
C. Tree
farms and growing of citrus trees, crops, and fruit, provided no retail
sales occur at the site.
D. 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 periods of less than 30 days.
2. Rental Permit
Prior to the renting of any room in the Rural 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.
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. Home occupations, subject to approval pursuant to Chapter
16.327.
F. The
keeping of animals as pets (not for commercial purposes), subject
to Title 6 of the Claremont Municipal Code.
G. The
raising of livestock and large animals including horses, as accessory
uses for hobby, 4H, educational, or other similar projects are permitted
subject to review by staff for conformance with requirements of Title
6 of the Claremont Municipal Code.
I. Accessory second units subject to approval of an accessory second permit pursuant to Chapter
16.333, Accessory Second Units.
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The following uses and developments are permitted in the RR Districts subject to the issuance of a special use and development permit pursuant to Chapter
16.306:
A. The
retail sale of fruit, trees, and crops grown as an accessory use on
the premises of a single-family dwelling.
B. Other uses and developments listed in Chapter
16.306, as permitted subject to issuance of a special use and development permit if not contrary to the intent of this chapter.
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The following uses and developments are permitted in the RR Districts subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter
16.303.
A. The
keeping of more than four large animals on a lot for non-commercial
purposes subject to Title 6 of the Claremont Municipal Code.
B. Wholesale
plant nurseries, and similar uses that the Planning Commission finds
are appropriate and compatible with the intent of this chapter.
C. Equestrian
riding, training, or boarding facilities.
E. Other uses listed in Chapter
16.303, as permitted in RR Districts or district subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit if not contrary to the intent of this chapter.
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The following property development standards shall apply to all land and structures in the RR Districts. For exceptions to and explanatory descriptions 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 and Chapters
16.200 through
16.209 for applicable development impact fee requirements.
Blaisdell Ranch (TM 34477) and any other Residential Unit Development
(RUD) shall comply with the lot size, lot width and depth, setbacks,
and perimeter fencing and planting plan requirements of its general
development plan. In cases not addressed in a general development
plan, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
A. Minimum
Lot Area and Dimensions
1. RR (35,000)
a. Minimum Lot Area – 35,000 sq. ft.
b. Minimum Lot Width – 130 ft.
c. Minimum Lot Depth – 150 ft.
2. RR (1 acre)
a. Minimum Lot Area – 1 acre
b. Minimum Lot Width – 150 ft.
c. Minimum Lot Depth – 200 ft.
B. Minimum
Front Setbacks
1. Forty feet for structures or portions of structures which do not
exceed a height of 12 feet, or an overall height of 16 feet as measured
to the highest portion of a roof having a minimum pitch of 2.5:12.
2. Sixty feet for all other structures or portions or portions thereof that exceed the height limitations set forth in subsection
1 above.
C. Minimum
Rear Setback
2. RR (1 acre) – 25 feet.
For properties with a rear yard adjacent to Mills and Padua
Avenues and Mt. Baldy Road, an additional ten-foot rear setback is
required for structures other than a fence or wall. A fence shall
be required to be set back 25 feet from a rear property line adjacent
to Mills and Padua Avenues and Mt. Baldy Road. For other properties,
fences and walls not exceeding six feet in height are allowed on the
rear property line adjacent to a street.
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D. Minimum
Side Setback
1. RR (35,000) – The total of both side yards shall equal 30 percent
of the lot width, with not less than 15 feet for an interior side
yard and not less than 25 feet for a street side yard.
2. RR (1 acre) – The total of both side yards shall equal 50 feet,
with not less than 20 feet on one side yard and not less than 25 feet
for a street side yard.
For properties with a side yard adjacent to Mills and Padua
Avenues and Mt. Baldy Road, an additional ten-foot street side setback
is required for structures other than a fence or wall. A fence or
wall shall be required to be set back 25 feet from a side property
line adjacent to Mills and Padua Avenues and Mt. Baldy Road. For other
properties, fences and walls not exceeding six feet in height are
allowed behind the first 20 feet of the required side yard setback
adjacent to a street.
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E. Maximum
Lot Coverage – 20%
Calculation shall include all areas of the lot covered by any
buildings including carports, covered patios, and covered 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, uncovered decks no
more than three feet above grade, and uncovered patios and balconies
no more than three feet above grade.
F. Maximum
Floor Area of Main Residential Structure
The maximum floor area of the main residential structure shall
not exceed a maximum of 2,000 square feet plus 15 percent of the square
footage of the net lot area, or 9,750 square feet, whichever is less.
For purposes of this section, the calculation of 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 maximum and which were constructed pursuant to the ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of their construction shall be considered conforming buildings and not subject to the provisions of Chapter
16.400.
G. 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.
H. Maximum
Height and Stories of Main Residential Structure
A main residential structure shall have a height of no more than 25 feet and be no more than two stories. For measurement of height and exceptions to height limits, see Chapter
16.130.
I. Size,
Height and Location Standards for Accessory Buildings and Structures
1. Maximum Floor Area
The floor area of an accessory building shall not exceed 700
square feet, or 40 percent of the first floor area of the main residential
structure on the lot, whichever is greater.
2. Maximum Height
a. An accessory building shall not exceed one story or 15 feet in height except with a special use and development permit granted pursuant to Chapter
16.303. With a special use and development permit, an accessory structure that does not exceed 18 feet in height may be permitted.
b. Athletic and children's play equipment shall not exceed 13 feet in height, except with a special use and development permit granted pursuant to Chapter
16.303. With a special use and development permit, athletic and children's play equipment that does not exceed 15 feet in height may be permitted.
For measurement of height and exceptions to height limit, see Chapter
16.130.
3. Location Requirements
a. All accessory structures and buildings shall be located such that
they are substantially obstructed from street visibility and will
not impinge on the privacy of adjacent properties.
b. No accessory structure or building shall be located within required setbacks except as otherwise permitted in Chapter
16.130.
J. Minimum
Number of Covered Parking Spaces – 2 spaces
Required spaces shall be covered and in a garage or carport. For design standards of parking spaces, see Chapter
16.136.
K. Lighting
Standards
All exterior lighting shall conform to the outdoor lighting and glare standards set forth in the Rural Claremont Architectural and Landscape Standards and in Chapter
16.154 of this title. In addition to those standards, the following standards shall apply. In case of conflict, the provisions of this chapter shall take precedence.
1. All exterior light fixtures over 60 watts shall be designed, constructed,
mounted, and maintained so that the direct rays of the light(s) are
directed downward into the interior of the lot.
2. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be incandescent or fluorescent
lighting fixtures.
3. No outdoor lighting shall be permitted where the light source or
fixture is greater than 14 feet above grade level, except that when
a lighting fixture is used to illuminate a second-story outside stairway,
entry way, or a balcony, the fixture shall not be higher than eight
feet above the floor of the second story.
L. Fencing
Requirements
All fencing shall comply with the development standards of Chapter
16.133. Metal fences shall be a dark matte color.
M. Residential
Driveways
Driveways shall comply with the development standards of Chapter
16.136.
N. Trail
Dedication
Dedication for trails may be required by the Planning Commission
when the Commission determines that the trails are necessary for implementing
the circulation policies of the General Plan.
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Development regulated in this chapter shall comply with the
Rural Claremont Architectural and Landscaped Standards. The intent
of the standards is to ensure that development will be in harmony
with the rural character of the area. Development means all new buildings,
structures, and landscaping proposed by a developer or property owner
of record. All development proposals shall be reviewed and approved
by the Director of Community Development or his/her designee for conformance
to the Rural Claremont Architectural and Landscape Standards prior
to the developer and/or property owner of record securing permits
and commencing work. The decision of the Director may be appealed
to the Architectural Commission.
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The environmental protective standards of Chapter
16.154 shall apply in the RR Districts with the following exceptions:
A. All
farm machinery and vehicles used in the production of crops and fruit
raised within the district are permitted as a matter of right. The
machines and vehicles need not be screened.
B. Any
building materials or equipment stored on any lot shall be screened
from public view; said materials are not permitted in the street side
setback area or in the front setback area.
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Those lots, uses, and structures that were legal at the time of their creation, initiation or construction, but which become nonconforming as described in Chapter
16.400 shall be governed by the provisions of that chapter, subject to the following modifications:
A. Legal
nonconforming, single-family residences and accessory structures which
are damaged or destroyed may be reconstructed even if the cost of
restoration exceeds 50 percent of the replacement cost of the structure,
provided reconstruction commences within one year from the date when
the damage occurred. The Director of Community Development may grant
an extension for good cause when the applicant presents proof of a
hardship not of his or her own making.
B. Legal
nonconforming, single-family residences may be expanded, provided
all new construction complies with the development standards of this
chapter. No portion of the existing structure shall be required to
be brought into compliance with the development standards of this
chapter.
C. All
nonconforming lighting shall be brought into compliance with this
chapter by January 1, 1988.
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