Zoning District
Minimum Density
Maximum Density*
RD
n.a.
2 dwelling units per parcel
RM-3000
n.a.
14.5 dwelling units per acre
RM-2500
12 dwelling units per acre
17.5 dwelling units per acre
RM-2000
12 dwelling units per acre
22 dwelling units per acre
RM-1800
12 dwelling units per acre
24 dwelling units per acre
RM-875
20 dwelling units per acre
50 dwelling units per acre
RO
n.a.
Varies based on parcel size.
See Section 2.04.384 RO District—Additional Dwelling Units
RS
n.a.
1 dwelling unit per parcel
RS-40
n.a.
1 dwelling unit per parcel
RS-VP
n.a.
1 dwelling unit per parcel
Notes:
*
For properties within the Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) General Plan Land Use Designation maximum residential density is dictated by applicable floor area ratio (FAR) limits rather than limits on dwelling units per acre.
A. 
Where a corner lot has a property line radius of 20 feet or less, the area bounded by the extended property lines and the corner radius shall be considered part of the lot area.
B. 
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units do not count toward the maximum density. See Section 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
Zoning District
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)
Minimum Lot Area for Corner Lot (square feet)
RD
5,000
6,000
RM-3000
6,000
7,000
RM-2500
7,500
8,500
RM-2000
10,000
12,000
RM-1800
10,000
12,000
RM-875
10,000
12,000
RO
8,000
8,000
RS
5,000
6,000
RS-40
5,000
6,000
RS-VP
5,000
6,000
A. 
The Minimum Lot Area shall be subject to the regulations of Sections 4.04.304 Development on Lots Not Meeting Minimum Area or Width, and 4.04.308 Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries. Where a corner lot has a property line radius of 20 feet or less, the area bounded by the extended property lines and the corner radius line shall be considered part of the lot area.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
Zoning District
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
Minimum Lot Width for Corner Lot (feet)
RD
50
60
RM-3000
60
70
RM-2500
75
85
RM-2000
100
120
RM-1800
100
120
RM-875
100
120
RO
60
60
RS
50
60
RS-40
50
60
RS-VP
50
60
A. 
The Minimum Lot Width shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.304 Development on Lots Not Meeting Minimum Area or Width. Where a corner lot has a property line radius of 20 feet or less, the area bounded by the extended property lines and the corner radius line shall be considered part of the lot area.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
A. 
Minimum Building Setback. The minimum yard setback for building placement is as prescribed below. Additional building setback requirements may also apply as specified in Subsections B and C.
Zoning District
Front (feet)
Side (feet)
Corner Side (feet)
Rear (feet)
RD
20
5
10
15
RM-3000
20
Min.6; Avg.10
20
15
RM-2500
15
Min.6; Avg.10
15
15
RM-2000
15
Min.6; Avg.10
15
15
RM-1800
15
Min.6; Avg.10
15
15
RM-875
15
Min.6; Avg.10
15
15
RO
20
6-12
10
10-25
RS
20
5
10
15
RS-40
40
5
10
15
RS-VP
20
5
10
15
B. 
Minimum required yard setbacks shall be subject to the regulations of Section 2.04.340 R Districts—Adjustments to Minimum Yard Requirements; and in the RO District, the regulations of Section 2.04.376 RO District—Additional Setback and Lot Coverage Requirements.
C. 
Determination of Front and Corner Side Yards. For corner lots, the owner may select either street frontage line as the front lot line, subject to approval of the Zoning Enforcement Official.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
Zoning District
Height (feet)
RD
30
RM-3000
40
RM-2500
45
RM-2000
50
RM-1800
50
RM-875
50
RO
30(B)
RS
30
RS-40
30
RS-VP
18(C)
A. 
General Exceptions to Height Limits. The maximum height of a structure, other than in the RS-VP District, shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.320 Exceptions to Height Limits.
B. 
Additional Height Restriction in RO District. Any portion of a dwelling located within 20 feet of the rear lot line shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
C. 
Additional Height Restrictions in RS-VP Sub-District.
1. 
Alternate Definition to Measure Maximum Height of Structure in RS-VP Sub-District. Notwithstanding the definition of "Height" in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, the height of a structure in the RS-VP sub-district shall not exceed a height of 18 feet, as defined below:
a. 
Establishing Maximum Building Height. The 18-foot height limit is established by an assumed plane 18 feet above existing grade, as measured perpendicularly from the existing grade. Except for chimneys, vents, and non-commercial reception antennas, no portion of the structure, including any part of the roof, may exceed this 18 feet height limit. (See illustration "Examples of 18 Foot Height Limit.")
EXAMPLES OF 18 FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT IN RS-VP SUB-DISTRICT
(The diagram is illustrative)
b. 
Documenting Compliance with Maximum Building Height. Applicants shall illustrate the proposal's height by providing no less than two sectional views, drawn through the proposed structure and perpendicular to existing contours, one of which shall illustrate the tallest point of the structure (i.e., where the structure would be at its maximum height above "existing grade"), and the other being drawn at approximately the center of the structure.
2. 
Definition of "Existing Grade." See 1.12.108 Definitions "Grade, Existing" and illustration "Examples of 18 Foot Height Limit" above.
3. 
Maximum of One Story. A maximum of one story is permitted in the RS-VP sub-district, except that the improvement of a basement or space below an existing habitable story (i.e., construction of a new habitable story within the building envelope of a pre-existing structure) is exempt from this one-story limitation.
4. 
Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted to the 18 feet and/or one-story height limit up to a height not to exceed 30 feet, pursuant to Major Site Plan Review. To approve an exception to the height limit of the RS-VP Sub-District, the decision-making body shall make the following finding:
a. 
Mandatory Finding—The Views Currently Enjoyed by Neighbors Are Retained. The proposed construction that is in excess of the height limit of the RS-VP Sub-District does not unreasonably block or diminish neighbors' views of distant and scenic features, such as the San Francisco Bay and surrounding open spaces and skylines, to any greater degree than would a proposal for construction that conformed to the height limits of the RS-VP Sub-District.
5. 
Pre-Existing Structures. Notwithstanding the restrictions specified in Subsection B.3 of Section 4.20.108 Alterations and Expansions on allowed improvements to nonconforming structures, single-family residences in the RS-VP sub-district permitted prior to August 15, 2001, and are nonconforming only because they exceed the height limitation of this subsection, may be improved by enlargements or alterations of any value. If damaged or destroyed, such structures may be reconstructed as specified by Subsection B.1 of Section 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
Daylight Planes are intended to provide for light and air, and to limit the impacts of bulk and mass on adjacent properties. "Daylight Plane" means a height limitation that, when combined with the maximum height limit, defines the building envelope within which all new structures or additions must be contained. The daylight plane may further limit the height or horizontal extent of the building at any specific point where the daylight plane is more restrictive than the height limit applicable at such point on the site. The daylight plane shall be measured separately for each building on a lot, and separately for each side of each building.
A. 
Applicability. Daylight planes are established for lots zoned RD, RO, RS, RS-40, and RS-VP.
B. 
Daylight Plane. A daylight plane shall begin at a horizontal line 19 feet, six inches above the grade of each side setback line of each lot and shall slope inwards at a 45-degree angle. (Please refer to Residential Daylight Plane illustration.)
No portion of the structure shall intrude beyond the daylight plane except as provided for in Section 4.04.312 Building Projections into Yards and Courts.
C. 
Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted with administrative approval by the Zoning Enforcement Official (per Section 5.04.108 Authority of Zoning Enforcement Official, as amended).
(Ord. 2007-001 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
District
Coverage (percent)
RO
33-1/3
RS
50
RS-40
50
RS-VP
50
RD
50
RM-3000
50
RM-2500
60
RM-2000
60
RM-1800
70
RM-875
80
A. 
Exceptions. In calculating the percentage of lot coverage for the purpose of applying the regulations of this Zoning Code, the features of a structure as hereafter set forth shall not be included as coverage:
1. 
Cornices, canopies, eaves or other projections which do not increase the volume of space enclosed by the building provided that any portion of such projections extending more than two feet from the building shall be included as coverage;
2. 
Fire escapes up to three and one-half feet;
3. 
An uncovered stair and landing which does not extend above a ground floor entrance except for the railing; or
4. 
Bay windows, balconies or chimneys which project from the wall not more than two feet; provided, that, such features do not in the aggregate occupy more than one-third of the length of a wall which faces an interior side lot line, or more than two-thirds of the length of a wall which faces a street or a rear lot line.
B. 
Covered Porch. In determining coverage, one-half of the roofed area of a Covered Porch shall be excluded. Covered Porch is defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
 
RD, RS, RS-40, RS-VP
RO
Lots Less than 5,000 sf
50% + 450 sf if a garage exists;
Maximum livable area = 2,500 sf
50% + 500 sf if a garage exists;
Maximum livable area = 4,000 sf
Lots 5,001 – 8,000 sf
50% + 500 sf if a garage exists;
Maximum livable area = 4,000 sf
Lots more than 8,000 sf
50% for first 5,000 sf, then 30% for area > 5,000—10,000 sf, then 10% for area >10,000 sf;
+ 500 sf if 2-car garage exists or 750 sf if 3 or more car garage exists;
Livable area >4,000 sf for any single structure would require Major Site Plan Review approval
50% for first 5,000 sf, then 30% for area > 5,000—10,000 sf, then 10% for area >10,000 sf;
+ 500 sf/unit if a garage exists;
Livable area >6,000 sf cumulatively for the entire site would require Major Site Plan Review approval
A. 
Calculation of Floor Area, Single Family Dwelling. The floor area of a single-family dwelling shall be calculated as follows:
1. 
The floor area shall include the total horizontal area of each floor within the exterior walls of the building(s) that comprise the primary residence, include any enclosed space with a seven foot or greater ceiling height, and as measured at the exterior face of the enclosing walls. The calculated floor area shall be doubled for that portion of interior space with an interior ceiling height of 15 feet or greater.
2. 
The floor area shall exclude:
a. 
Garages, carports and accessory buildings other than accessory dwelling units. Accessory dwelling units are included in the calculation of floor area;
b. 
Portions of attics and lofts which have less than a seven-foot ceiling height, see definition of "Attic" in Section 1.12.108 Definitions;
c. 
Basements, unless any part of the basement is seven feet six inches or higher, then all areas greater than five feet in height shall count as area for floor area ratio calculations, see definition of "Basement" in Section 1.12.108 Definitions; and
d. 
A balcony, porch, deck or other structure where at least one of the longest dimensions is completely unenclosed.
B. 
Exceptions to the Maximum FAR may be allowed subject to the approval of Major Site Plan Review.
(Ord. 2007-001 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)
In addition to the development regulations listed above, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
All Multi-Family Residential Development shall be subject to the regulations of Sectio 4.04.336 Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential Development.
B. 
Fences and Walls shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.364 Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
C. 
Off-Street Parking and Loading shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.08 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.
D. 
Signs shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.12 Signs.
E. 
Outdoor Facilities shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.324 Outdoor Facilities and Storage/Loading Facilities.
F. 
Screening of Mechanical Equipment shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.328 Screening of Mechanical Equipment.
G. 
Refuse Storage Areas shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.332 Refuse Storage Areas.
H. 
Underground Utilities shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.400 Underground Utilities.
I. 
Performance Standards shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.340 Performance Standards.
J. 
Nonconforming Structures shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 4.20 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
A. 
RS Districts - Abutting Nonconforming Front Yard Setbacks. Where two or more lots on the same side of a street between intersecting streets, or between an intersecting street and cul-de-sac, have front yards less than what is required for the district, the following shall apply: The front yard for a dwelling hereafter erected or altered shall not be required to be greater than the average of the two abutting lots sharing a common side lot line. When an abutting lot is vacant, the required front yard setback shall be used in calculating the average. Where only one other lot has a common side lot line with the building site, the front yard may be reduced to match this adjoining lot. However, in no case shall a front yard setback be reduced to less than ten feet.
B. 
R Districts - Religious Assembly Yard Requirements. Yards, height and bulk, and buffering requirements shall be as specified by a use permit, provided that, where adjacent to a building site in an R district, the minimum interior side yard shall be 15 feet and the minimum rear yard shall be 20 feet. Yards adjoining street property lines shall not be less than required for a permitted use.
C. 
R Districts - Alley Setback. The width of a required interior side or rear yard adjoining an alley may be reduced to five feet.
D. 
RS Districts - Rear Yard Requirement Exception. The required depth of the rear yard is 15 feet. However, if there is an open space on the site, exclusive of the required front yard, containing 400 square feet and a minimum dimension of 15 feet, the depth of the rear yard may be reduced to ten feet. At the discretion of the Zoning Enforcement Official, such reductions may also require an exception to the Daylight Plane requirements as outlined in Section 2.04.324 Daylight Planes in R Districts.
E. 
RM District - Single-Family and Two-Family Development. The side and rear yard of a single-family home in a RM District shall be the same as those setbacks required in the RS District. The side and rear yard of a two-family home in a RM District shall be the same as those setbacks required in the RD District.
F. 
Zero-Side Yard Development. In zero-side yard development, required side setbacks apply to the ends of rows of attached units.
G. 
R Districts - Extension of Existing Building Line. An Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 may be approved to allow an extension of the existing building line of a single-family residence, which legally projects into a required yard area of the applicable R District.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
An unenclosed swimming pool, hot tub and related equipment may occupy a required rear yard or side yard but shall not be within five feet of an interior property line or within ten feet of a street property line.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
A. 
Timing. Accessory structures shall not be established or constructed prior to the start of construction of a principal structure on a site, except that construction trailers may be placed on a site at the time site clearance and grading begins and may remain on the site only for the duration of construction.
B. 
Location. Except as provided in this subsection, accessory structures shall not occupy a required front or corner side yard or court or project beyond the front building line of the principal structure on a site. No accessory uses shall be permitted off site. Accessory structures must maintain a six foot separation from other structures on the lot.
C. 
Maximum Area and Coverage.
1. 
The coverage of accessory structures on the lot shall be part of the 50 percent total lot coverage allowed in the RS, RD, and RM-3000 Districts. Accessory structures in the RM-2500 and RM-2000 Districts shall meet the total lot coverage requirement of 60 percent and accessory structures in the RM-1800 District shall meet the total lot coverage requirement of 70 percent.
2. 
No single structure, excluding accessory dwelling units as regulated by Section 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), shall occupy more than 500 square feet.
3. 
Structures that are not required to obtain a building permit under the San Leandro Building Code and which are not over eight feet in height and under 120 square feet shall be exempt from the lot coverage requirement.
4. 
In determining coverage, one-half of the roofed area of a building open on at least two sides shall be excluded.
5. 
The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception, per Section 2.04.400 Administrative Exceptions, to allow exceptions to these provisions, or refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit.
D. 
Maximum Height and Minimum Setbacks.
1. 
Accessory Structures shall have the following maximum height and minimum setbacks. Maximum height is defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions of this Zoning Code.
Maximum Height
Minimum Setback
8 feet and 120 square feet or less and not required to obtain a building permit under the City of San Leandro Building Code
0 feet
Greater than 8 feet up to 12 feet
3 feet
Greater than 12 feet up to 15 feet
5 feet
2. 
The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception, per Section 2.04.400 Administrative Exceptions, to allow exception to these provisions, or refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit.
E. 
Residential Garage Doors in Accessory Structures. The following standards apply only to garage doors for single-family homes, duplexes, and small apartment and condominium complexes giving access to not more than three parking spaces either side-by-side or in tandem:
1. 
The vehicle access opening shall not have a height in excess of seven and one-half feet;
2. 
The entire opening shall be covered by a solid or sectional overhead door constructed of wood, metal, or fiberglass;
3. 
The door shall be painted, stained, or treated to match the exterior of the residential structure.
Any door that does not comply with the above standards shall be approved by the Zoning Enforcement Official prior to installation. In reviewing the proposed door, the Zoning Enforcement Official shall find that the door has an appearance that is consistent with the home on which it is installed and with other homes in the vicinity and does not detract from the residential appearance of the neighborhood.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2012-001 § 3; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)
In matters where a difference between this Zoning Code and the latest version of the 1961 Zoning Code occurs in interpreting property development issues in the RO District, the latest version of the 1961 Zoning Code shall apply.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
For lots exceeding 60 feet in width, the following additional setback and lot coverage requirements apply:
A. 
Side yards shall be 10 percent of lot width up to a maximum of 12 feet.
B. 
Rear yards shall be 10 feet or 10 percent of lot depth, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of 25 feet.
C. 
On the rear one-quarter of a lot where the rear yard abuts the front yard of another, the side yard shall be not less than 20 feet wide.
D. 
The total lot coverage, calculated as explained in the definition of lot coverage, shall not exceed one-third (of the area of the lot). Where animals are housed in tiers, three-fourths of the area of each tier above the first shall be counted as additional lot coverage.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
Accessory buildings may be placed on any part of the lot except within 60 feet of the front lot line, but shall not be located within 15 feet of a dwelling or within 10 feet of another accessory building. In the case of a corner lot, where the rear yard abuts the front yard of another lot, no accessory building shall project beyond the front setback required on such other lot. Accessory buildings may not exceed 15 feet in height. Accessory structures shall not occupy more than 40 percent of the required rear or side yard area in the aggregate, and no single structure may occupy more than 30 percent of the required yard areas. In determining coverage, one-half of the roofed area of a building open on at least two sides shall be excluded.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
A. 
Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Area for Each Unit.
1. 
One additional single-family dwelling may occupy a lot having an area of 12,000 square feet or greater; or
2. 
One additional two-family dwelling may occupy a lot having an area of 14,000 square feet or greater; and
3. 
On lots larger than 14,000 square feet, the number of additional dwellings permitted shall be based upon a requirement of 7,000 square feet for the first single dwelling, 5,000 square feet additional for each additional single-family dwelling, and 7,000 square feet additional for each additional two-family dwelling.
B. 
Minimum Setback and Separation Requirements.
1. 
No additional dwelling shall be less than 20 feet from any other dwelling, nor from a side lot line toward which it faces, nor less than 10 feet from any other side lot line.
2. 
No additional dwelling shall be less than 60 feet from the front lot line nor less than 25 feet from the rear lot line.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
This section is intended to implement Government Code Sections 65852.1, 65852.2, and 65852.22 et seq., by allowing the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and/or junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) through ministerial review subject to meeting the criteria defined below.
A. 
Location and Number Permitted. Subject to meeting the regulations of this section, ADUs and/or JADUs shall be allowed on a parcel in the following locations and quantities:
Type
Total Number of Units
A Parcel with an Existing or Proposed Single-Family Use
(both of the following are permitted)
Repurposed ADU,
Detached ADU, or Attached ADU
Maximum of 1 ADU is permitted.
JADU
Maximum of 1 JADU is permitted.
A Parcel with an Existing Two-Family or Multi-Family Use
(both of the following are permitted)
Repurposed ADU
• Minimum of 1 ADU is permitted.
• Maximum number of units not to exceed 25 percent of the number of legally established dwelling units on a parcel.
• Limited to non-habitable portions of the existing dwelling structure(s).
• A fraction of 0.5 or more is rounded up and a fraction that is less than 0.5 is disregarded.
Detached ADU
• Maximum of 2 detached ADUs are permitted.
• The two ADUs are permitted to be attached to one another, but shall be detached from all existing structure(s).
1. 
ADUs and JADUs do not count toward the maximum density established by the zoning district in which the property is located.
B. 
Unit Size. ADUs and JADUs shall not exceed the maximum floor area established below.
Type
Maximum Floor Area
A Parcel with an Existing or Proposed Single-Family Use
Repurposed ADU, Detached ADU, Attached ADU
The greater of:
• 800 square feet; or
• 850 square feet, or 1,000 square feet if two or more bedrooms, subject to Subsection B.1 below; or
• 50% of the total floor area of the primary dwelling, not to exceed 1,200 square feet, subject to Subsection B.1 below.
JADU
500 square feet, excluding any shared sanitation facility with the primary dwelling.
A Parcel with an Existing Two-Family or Multi-Family Use
Repurposed ADU
1,200 square feet
Detached ADU
The greater of:
• 800 square feet; or
• 850 square feet, or 1,000 square feet if two or more bedrooms, subject to Subsection B.1 below.
1. 
An ADU greater than 800 square feet is required to comply with the maximum lot coverage, floor area ratio (FAR), and minimum open space requirements established by the zoning district in which the property is located, with the exception of repurposed ADUs on a two-family or multi-family parcel.
2. 
On a parcel with an existing single-family dwelling, the existing structure may be expanded by up to 150 square feet to accommodate ingress and egress for a repurposed ADU, subject to Subsection B.1 above.
3. 
An ADU or JADU shall be a minimum of 150 square feet or the size necessary to accommodate an efficiency unit as defined in Sections 18007 and 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code, whichever is greater.
C. 
Setbacks and Separation.
1. 
Minimum four-foot side and rear yard setbacks are required for all attached and detached ADUs.
2. 
Detached ADUs shall maintain a minimum five-foot separation from other structures on the parcel.
3. 
ADUs shall not occupy a required front yard and shall be subject to the driveway visibility requirements of Section 4.08.148 Driveways—Visibility.
4. 
No setbacks are required for the repurposed portions of an ADU. Any expanded portions of a repurposed ADU shall comply with Subsections C.1 and C.2 above.
D. 
Height. Notwithstanding the definition of "Height" in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, ADUs and JADUs shall not exceed the heights established below as measured from the finished adjacent ground level to the highest point on the finished roof.
Type
Maximum Height
A Parcel with an Existing or Proposed Single-Family Use
Repurposed ADU
Same as existing structure
Detached ADU
16 feet on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit
18 feet on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Public Resources Code Sections 21064.3 and 2115, except that an additional two feet in height shall be permitted to accommodate a roof pitch that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multi-family, multistory dwelling
Attached ADU
Maximum height as established by zoning district or 25 feet, whichever is lower. The ADU may project one foot laterally into the required daylight plane.
JADU
Same as existing single-family dwelling
A Parcel with an Existing Two-Family or Multi-Family Use
Repurposed ADU
Same as existing structure
Detached ADU
16 feet
E. 
Parking. No parking spaces shall be required for an ADU or JADU. No replacement parking spaces shall be required when a garage, carport, or parking structure is repurposed as an ADU.
F. 
Entrance. An ADU or a JADU shall include its own entrance, separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling structure(s). An exterior stairway proposed to serve an ADU and/or JADU on a second story or higher shall not be visible from the front public right-of-way.
G. 
Design Standards. Attached and/or repurposed ADUs shall incorporate the same roof and exterior wall material, building color(s), door and window trim, and predominate roof form and pitch as the primary dwelling structure. Repurposed garages shall replace garage doors with the same exterior wall material, building color, and door and window trim as the primary dwelling structure.
H. 
No Balconies/Decks. ADUs shall not contain balconies, upper-story decks, or rooftop terraces.
I. 
No Short-Term Rental. ADUs and JADUs shall not be rented for terms of 30 days or less.
J. 
Occupancy. Owner-occupancy shall not be required.
K. 
Sale. Neither the ADU nor the JADU shall be sold separately from the primary structure.
L. 
Review and Approval Authority. Application for an ADU and/or JADU shall be subject to ministerial building permit review and approval within 60 days of submission of a complete application. However, if an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with an application that requires discretionary review, a building permit shall not be issued for the ADU or JADU until the discretionary approval(s) have first been granted and any appeal period(s) has/have passed.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2003-010 § 1; Ord. 2012-013 § 3; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)
A. 
Purpose. It is the intent of the City to provide opportunities for the placement of manufactured homes in R districts, consistent with state law, and to ensure that such manufactured homes are designed and located so as to be harmonious within the context of the surrounding houses and neighborhood.
B. 
General Requirements. Manufactured homes may be used for residential purposes if such manufactured homes have been granted a Certificate of Compatibility and are located in an R district.
C. 
Requirements for Certificates of Compatibility. Manufactured homes may be located in any R district where a single-family detached dwelling is permitted, subject to the same restrictions on density and to the same property development regulations, provided that such manufactured home receives a Certificate of Compatibility. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall issue a certificate of compatibility if the manufactured home complies with all development regulations of the zoning district and if the Zoning Enforcement Official determines that the manufactured home is compatible with surrounding development. In considering compatibility, the Zoning Enforcement Official shall consider only roof overhang, roofing material, siding material and roof design.
D. 
Cancellation of State Registration. Whenever a manufactured home is installed on a permanent foundation, any registration of said manufactured home with the State of California shall be canceled, pursuant to state laws and regulations. Before any occupancy certificate may be issued for use of such a manufactured home, the owner shall provide to the Building Official satisfactory evidence showing: that the state registration of the manufactured home has been or will, with certainty, be canceled; if the manufactured home is new and has never been registered with the state, the owner shall provide the Building Official with a statement to that effect from the dealer selling the home.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)
The following supplemental development regulations shall apply to Manufactured Home Parks.
A. 
Occupancy—Minimum Lot Size (excluding interior access drives).
1. 
A manufactured home not more than 12 feet in width containing one unit: 2,400 square feet.
2. 
A manufactured home more than 12 feet in width containing one unit: 3,000 square feet.
3. 
A manufactured home containing more than one dwelling unit: 1,500 square feet per dwelling unit.
B. 
Maximum Density. Twelve manufactured homes per acre.
C. 
Minimum Perimeter Setbacks. Fifteen feet from perimeter property line of manufactured home park.
D. 
Minimum Interior Setbacks for Homes.
1. 
From an interior street: Five feet.
2. 
From any required screening wall or earth berm: Five feet.
3. 
From a common utilities area or recreational area: Six feet.
4. 
Between homes: Ten feet.
E. 
Maximum Height. Fifteen feet, except for recreation facilities, which may be 20 feet high.
F. 
Screening.
1. 
Abutting Public Street. A six foot high solid wall or fence shall be installed and maintained along the entire front setback area except for the areas required for vehicular access in which case the wall must be sufficiently lowered for a long enough distance to assure adequate sight distance for the expected speed of traffic.
2. 
Interior Property Lines. A six-foot high solid wall or fence shall be installed and maintained on interior property lines.
G. 
Landscaping. At least 35 percent of the site area shall be landscaped, and a landscape plan shall be prepared consistent with Section 4.16.108 Landscaping Plans Required.
H. 
Recreation Area Required. At least 100 square feet of recreation area shall be provided for each home. Such recreation area shall include:
1. 
Outdoor Recreation Space. Areas for games and activities such as shuffleboard, horse-shoes, putting greens and swimming pools.
2. 
Clubhouse Space. Areas for indoor activities such as reading and games, rest rooms, show facilities, and cooking facilities.
No recreation area shall be permitted within 100 feet of the perimeter property line.
I. 
Outdoor Facilities. Central trash collection and storage areas shall be provided.
J. 
Storage Area. Common storage areas shall be provided, within an area enclosed by a wall or screen fence, for the residents of the manufactured home park for the storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, travel trailers, and other licensed or unlicensed vehicles. This area shall total not less than 50 square feet for each manufactured home lot.
K. 
Internal Circulation. Internal street widths shall be:
Twenty-five feet if no parking is permitted;
Thirty-three feet if parallel parking on one side is permitted;
Forty feet if parallel parking on two sides is permitted.
Each park shall have a main access point with a minimum traveled way width of 40 feet, and at least one secondary or emergency access approved by the Police Chief and Fire Chief if only one main access is provided. The main access shall be located on a collector or higher rated roadway as identified in the Master Plan of City Streets and shall conform to City standards for allowable access parking.
L. 
Modification of Standards. Modification to the standards of this section may be granted by the Planning Commission following a public hearing when the applicant can clearly show that the proposed manufactured home park will provide for, and be permanently maintained for, low- and moderate-income housing.
M. 
Application to Existing Manufactured Home Parks. Manufactured home parks existing on the effective date of the ordinance adopting this section shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)