The historic Lathrop residential overlay district is intended for use in the historic Lathrop area, which is shown in that map contained in Section
17.38.110 of this chapter. This district is intended:
A. To
prevent neighborhood deterioration in the R one-family existing subdivided
lots;
B. To
create the opportunity for small lot subdivisions of parcels in the
R one-family zone for affordable single-family housing;
C. To
create affordable attached and detached RM multifamily housing.
(Ord. 05-252 § 1)
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with Chapter
17.108 of this title:
A. For properties in this district which are zoned R one-family, all uses specified in Section
17.32.030 of this title, including children who reside in the home;
B. For
properties in this district which are zoned RM multifamily, all uses
specified Section in 17.36.030 of this title.
(Ord. 05-252 § 1)
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
17.112 of this title:
A. For properties in this district which are zoned R one-family, all uses specified in Section
17.32.040 of this title;
B. For properties in this district, which are zoned RM multifamily, all uses specified in Section
17.36.040 of this title.
(Ord. 05-252 § 1)
"Attached units"
means a structure, each unit of which is intended for single-family
occupancy, and the units of which are physically attached to each
other, such as townhouses, condominiums, rowhouses, or apartment homes.
Duets are not considered "attached units."
"Cluster housing"
means a series of single-family units on individual lots
as small as 3,000 square feet, which are arranged with neighboring
parcels so as to have private driveways with reciprocal access easements
between lots. Cluster housing is allowed only in the area designated
by the Lathrop General Plan as medium density residential area and
the property development standards are set forth under RM multifamily
residential detached units.
"Detached units"
means duets, and each single-family parcel in a group constituting
cluster housing is considered a detached unit, even though each is
a separate parcel.
"District"
means the historic Lathrop overlay district established by
this chapter.
"Duet"
means a single structure containing two single-family units.
"Existing R one-family small lot"
means a lot within the district which is an existing legal
parcel, and which has a lot size of at least 3,200 square feet, but
does not exceed 4,999 square feet.
"MFD small lots"
means single-family lots located in the area designated by
the Lathrop General Plan as medium density residential, and the property
development standards are set forth under RM multifamily residential
detached units.
"Zero lot"
means a lot on which there is allowed residential construction
which includes having one wall of a garage (but no part of any other
structure) lie along the property line between the lot and an adjacent
lot, without setback, but subject to the requirements set forth in
this chapter. Zero lots are allowed only in the R one-family residential
small lot, and RM multifamily residential detached unit areas.
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A. Site
Area. The minimum lot size shall be 5,000 square feet.
B. Width
and Depth of Site. The minimum width of each lot shall be 50 feet
and the minimum depth shall be 75 feet.
C. Lot
Coverage. The maximum area covered by structures shall be 70% for
single-story structures and 60% for two-story structures.
D. Front
Yard Setback. The minimum setback from the property line to a porch
shall be 10 feet and the minimum setback from the property line to
the main living structure shall be 15 feet.
E. Side
Yard Setback. The minimum distance from the property line along the
side yard to a structure shall be five feet except that encroachments
may encroach into this five foot area as provided below.
F. Rear
Yard Setback. The minimum distance from the rear property line to
a structure shall be 10 feet for a single-story structure; 20 feet
for a two-story structure; and 30 feet for a three-story structure,
except that encroachments may encroach into this setback as described
below.
G. Distance
Between Residences. Notwithstanding the front side and rear yard setbacks
set forth above, the minimum distance between living residences on
adjacent lots shall be 10 feet, excluding encroachments as discussed
below.
H. Building
Height. The residence on the property shall not exceed three stories
and shall additionally not exceed 35 feet.
I. Garage
Setback. The minimum distance from any property line to a garage door
shall be 20 feet except that it shall be 15 feet if the garage is
attached to the house with a curved driveway. If a residence has an
existing single car garage which has been converted to living space
prior to adoption of this chapter, it may be exempted from providing
a garage on a case by case basis. A single car garage shall be required
for those lots that can accommodate a single car garage and still
meet the setback requirements set forth in this chapter. For lots
that cannot meet this requirement, no single car garage shall be required
and parking shall be provided within the lot on a concrete or asphalt
driveway.
J. Encroachments.
Sideyard encroachments include fireplaces, log storage, entertainment
niches, bay windows, window seats, and may include similar items on
a case by case basis as decided by the community development director
or the city manager's designee. Front and rear yard encroachments
include second floor overhangs, decks, balconies, porches, bay windows,
entertainment niches, window seats, and may include similar encroachments
on a case by case basis decided by the community development director
or the city manager's designee. Encroachments may project up to two
feet into otherwise required front, side or rear yard setbacks. Such
encroachments may not exceed 50% of the width of the face of the structure
on which they are located. This requirement to not exceed 50% of the
width does not apply to eaves.
K. Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges shall conform to the provisions of Chapter
17.92 of this title.
(Ord. 05-252 § 1; Ord. 10-298 § 1)
A. Site
Area. The minimum lot size is 3,200 square feet.
B. Width
and Depth of Site. The minimum width shall be 40 feet, except that
it shall be 45 feet for corner lots and the minimum depth shall be
80 feet.
C. The
maximum site area covered by structures shall be 70% for single-story
structures and 60% for two-story structures.
D. Front
Yard Setback. The minimum setback from a property line to a porch
shall be 10 feet and the minimum setback from the property line to
the main living structure shall be 15 feet.
E. Side
Yard Setback. For lots other than zero lots, the minimum distance
from the property line along the side yard to a structure shall be
five feet except that encroachments may encroach into this five foot
area as provided below. For zero lots, the minimum distance shall
be zero for the length of the garage, a wall which sits on the property
line, and four feet for the remainder on one side with eight feet
on the other side and with eight feet on the adjacent property with
a four foot reciprocal access easement on the adjacent lot, except
that encroachments as described below may encroach into the reciprocal
access area to by up to one foot.
F. Rear
Yard Setback. The minimum distance from the rear property line to
structures shall be 10 feet for a single-story home and 20 feet for
a two-story home, except that encroachments may encroach into the
setback as described below. Additionally, where the garage is placed
in the rear yard, the minimum setback to the garage door shall be
five feet from the property line, with at least 12 feet to the center
line for alley or lane loaded garages.
G. Distance
Between Residences. Notwithstanding the front and rear yard setbacks
set forth above, the minimum distance between living residences on
adjacent lots shall be 10 feet except that for zero lots, it shall
be eight feet at the garage and 12 feet otherwise.
H. Building
Height. Residences on the property shall not exceed three stories
and additionally shall not exceed 35 feet.
I. Garage
Setback. The minimum distance for setback from the front property
line to a garage shall be 20 feet to the garage door or 15 feet to
the garage door for garages attached to the house with a curved driveway.
If a residence has an existing single car garage which has been converted
to living space prior to adoption of this chapter, it may be exempted
from providing a garage on a case by case basis. A single car garage
shall be required for those lots that can accommodate a single car
garage and still meet the setback requirements set forth in this chapter.
For lots that cannot meet this requirement, no single car garage shall
be required and parking shall be provided within the lot on a concrete
or asphalt driveway.
J. Encroachments.
Side yard encroachments include fireplaces, log storage, entertainment
niches, bay windows, window seats and may include similar items on
case by case basis as decided by the community development director
or the city manager's designee. Front and rear yard encroachments
include second floor overhangs, decks, balconies, porches, bay windows,
entertainment niches and window seats and may include similar encroachments
on a case by case basis decided by the community development director
or the city manager's designee. Encroachments may project up to two
feet into otherwise required front, side or rear yard setbacks except
as otherwise provided in this section. Such encroachments may not
exceed 50% of the width of the face of the structure in which they
are located. This requirement to not exceed 50% of the width does
not apply to eaves.
K. Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges shall conform to the provisions of Chapter
17.92 of this title.
(Ord. 05-252 § 1; Ord. 10-298 § 1; Ord. 16-355 § 1)
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter
17.16 of this title, and all construction shall be subject to architectural design review in accordance with Chapter
17.104 of this title.
(Ord. 05-252 § 1)