A. 
The P-R zones are intended to provide for residential districts of single-family and multiple-family planned residential developments with various densities and a variety of housing types. The maximum number of dwelling units per acre permitted on parcels of land zoned P-R is indicated by the numerical character following the P-R designation. The type of dwelling units permitted, as either detached (D) or attached (A) living units, is indicated by the alphabetical character following the P-R designation. All parcels zoned P-R-(D) must be developed with detached living units only. Land zoned P-R-(A) may be developed with either attached or detached living units. The P-R zone classification and its application is for the following principal objectives and purposes:
1. 
To provide for an orderly and harmonious development of planned residential units;
2. 
To promote compatible development of such areas to residential and commercial purposes and development of a harmonious relationship between such uses;
3. 
To protect the public health, safety and general welfare by encouraging and requiring the most appropriate use of land within the area so zoned;
4. 
To assure that proposed structures and developments in the district will not be so at variance with the development of other structures in the district as to cause substantial depreciation of property values;
5. 
To assure that proposed structures in such a zoned area will not be at variance with other developments in the area either by way of lack of public access, inadequate off-street parking or other features;
6. 
To accomplish the purposes designated in this section by regulating the type, size, location, bulk, appearance, signs and other features of structures and developments on an individual basis;
7. 
To consider developmental standards on the basis of the suitability of the site for the particular use or development so as to avoid traffic congestion, prevent economic injury to property, both publicly and privately owned, and assure compliance with the general plan by requiring the submission of precise plans for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits within a P-R zone.
B. 
All buildings and structures shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained or moved into the P-R zones only in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapters 18.10, General Provisions and Regulations, and 18.16, Development Review, of this title, and with the regulations provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
For permitted uses in the P-R zones, see Table 18.36.020 of this chapter.
Table 18.36.020
Permitted Uses in P-R Zones
The specific uses and developments shown in the following chart are permitted if an X appears in the column under the indicated P-R zone:
USES AND DEVELOPMENTS PERMITTED
ZONE
P-R-1/5-D
P-R-1/1-D
P-R-2-D
P-R-3-D
P-R-4.5-D
P-R-5-D
P-R-6-A
P-R-7-A
P-R-7.5-A
P-R-8-A
P-R-10-A
P-R-15-A
Single-family residential structures of a permanent nature placed in a permanent location, provided all dwelling units are detached and do not share a party wall.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Apartments, two-family and similar multiple-family residential structures of a permanent nature placed in a permanent location on the same lot or parcel of land and permitting attached dwelling units which share a party wall.
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to permitted single-family detached residential uses and developments, including a private garage, private recreation facilities, and servants or guest quarters, provided no kitchen or kitchen facilities shall be included in any such accessory building.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
The keeping of animals as household pets (not for commercial purposes) as provided in Title 6 of this code.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Home occupations, subject to approval as provided in Chapter 18.96 of this title.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Signs and nameplates as provided in Title 17 of this code.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Farms or ranches for orchards, tree crops, field crops, berry and bush crops, flower gardening and similar uses.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
State-authorized, certified or licensed family care home, or group home serving six or fewer mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons or dependant and neglected children and providing care on a twenty-four-hour-a-day basis.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
State-licensed day care facility serving six or fewer children, exclusive of children who reside at the facility, and serving as the residence of the licensee.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
State-licensed residential case facility serving six or fewer persons and providing nonmedical care on a twenty-four-hour-a-day basis.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
State-licensed community care facility for wards of the juvenile court serving six or fewer persons and providing nonmedical care, provided that the facility is located not less than six hundred feet, measured from property line to property line, of any other existing community care facility for wards of the juvenile court. The provisions of this subsection shall apply until such time as Sections 1567.6 and 1567.9 of the Health and Safety Code are repealed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
One-story second units per § 18.36.190 et seq.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Supportive housing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Transitional housing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Short-term rentals per § 18.94.040
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997; Ord. 969 § 5, 2003; Ord. 1040 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1098 § 2, 2021)
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Note: For related animal provisions, see Sections 6.16.040 and 6.16.060 of this code.
For conditional uses in the P-R zones, see Table 18.36.030 of this chapter.
Table 18.36.030 Conditional Uses in P-R Zones
The specific uses and developments shown in the following chart are permitted under a conditional use permit, approved in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.108, if an X appears in the column under the indicated P-R zone:
USES AND DEVELOPMENTS PERMITTED
ZONE
P-R-1/5-D
P-R-1/1-D
P-R-2-D
P-R-3-D
P-R-4.5-D
P-R-5-D
P-R-6-A
P-R-7-A
P-R-7-5-A
P-R-8-A
P-R-10-A
P-R-15-A
M-H-P
Churches
X
X
X
X
X
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Care of not more than three out-patients who are under the supervision of the State Department of Mental Hygiene.
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Country clubs, golf courses and incidental uses, excepting commercial driving ranges, miniature courses and other similar commercial categories.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Day nurseries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Fraternity and sorority houses, clubs, lodges and similar uses.
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Hotels, motels and expansion of existing mobile home parks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
X
X
X
X
 
Hospitals, sanitariums, convalescent homes and similar uses.
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Administrative professional offices.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
X
 
Condominiums and other planned residential developments in which residents have exclusive ownership of separate lots, air space, parcels or areas and have an undivided interest in contiguous or noncontiguous common areas. Individual dwelling units may be either detached or attached as permitted in the particular P-R zone.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
The conversion of existing multiple-family residential buildings into condominiums, community apartments, or stock cooperatives.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
The development of new mobile home parks, the expansion of existing mobile home parks and the conversion of existing mobile home parks into mobile home subdivisions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
Private schools.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
State-authorized, certified or licensed family care home, foster home, or group home serving more than six mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons or dependent and neglected children and providing care on a twenty-four-hour-a-day basis.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
State-licensed day care facility serving more than six children, exclusive of children who reside at the facility, and serving as the residence of the licensee.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
State-licensed residential care facility serving more than six persons and providing nonmedical care on a twenty-four-hour-a-day basis.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
State-licensed community care facility for wards of the juvenile court serving more than six persons and providing nonmedical care, provided that the facility is located not less than six hundred feet, measured from property line to property line, of any other existing community care facility for wards of the juvenile court.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Second-story second units.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
X
X
X
X
 
Short-term rentals that do not qualify for the short-term rental permit.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997; Ord. 969 § 6, 2003; Ord. 1098 § 2, 2021)
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For related animal provisions, see Sections 6.16.040 and 6.16.060 of this code.
The following regulations apply to all P-R developments except as otherwise provided in an adopted specific plan.
A. 
For provisions on nonconforming structures and uses, see Section 18.10.060 of this code.
B. 
Yards. General provisions relating to yards are as follows:
1. 
Churches, private schools, institutions, or other similar uses when permitted in a P-R zone shall be at least twenty feet (6.096 meters) from every boundary line of the property. No front yard or side yard as required in a P-R zone shall be used for play or parking purposes.
2. 
In computing the depth of a rear yard where such rear yard opens onto an alley, one-half of such alley shall be included in computing the required rear yard.
3. 
For other provisions relating to yards, see Section 18.10.100 of this code.
C. 
Accessory Buildings. The following general provisions shall apply to accessory buildings in residential zones. Second units shall be regulated by Sections 18.36.190 and 18.36.200 of this chapter.
1. 
A detached accessory building may not occupy more than fifty percent of a rear yard. A detached accessory building not exceeding one story and sixteen feet in height may have a rear yard setback of four feet; provided, however, that a private garage having its vehicular entrance facing an alley shall be located not less than ten feet (3.048 meters) from the rear lot line.
2. 
On reversed corner lots, no accessory building shall be located closer to the street than the building line of the adjacent key lot.
3. 
A detached accessory building not exceeding one story and sixteen feet in height may have a side yard setback of four feet if the accessory building is not closer than seventy feet (21.226 meters) to the front lot line.
4. 
There shall be a minimum of five feet (1.52 meters) of unobstructed vertical clearance between an accessory building and other buildings on a residential lot. However, accessory structures less than ten feet from a primary building shall be treated as part of the primary building.
5. 
A gazebo shall be treated as an accessory structure.
D. 
Patios. Provisions for patios are as follows:
1. 
A patio, as defined in this title, may be erected in a rear yard, providing such patio does not extend into the minimum required rear yard more than fifteen feet (4.57 meters) nor extend to a point closer than ten feet (3.048 meters) from the rear lot line.
2. 
Patios as defined in this title are included in the calculation of lot coverage.
E. 
Minimum Lot Size. For minimum lot sizes in P-R zones, see Table 18.36.050 of this chapter.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997; Ord. 1089 § 1, 2019)
The property development standards provided in Sections 18.36.050 through 18.36.080 shall apply to the development of all detached single-family residences permitted in the various P-R zones, excepting those single-family residences in conjunction with cluster developments and other planned residential variations from the standard tract pattern (for these exceptions, see Section 18.36.090). Where an existing lot or parcel of land has less width, depth or area than required by the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title, such property may be occupied by any use permitted in the appropriate P-R zone provided there is compliance with all other requirements of Sections 18.36.050 through 18.36.080.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
Lot area, dimension and setback requirements for single-family detached residences in various P-R zones shall be as provided in Table 18.36.050 of this chapter, except as provided in an adopted specific plan.
Table 18.36.050
Lot Area, Dimensions and Setback Requirements for P-R Zone Single-Family Residential Development
Zone
Minimum Lot Area and Dimensions
Minimum Setbacks
Area (Sq. Ft.)
Width (Ft.)
Depth (Ft.)
Front (Ft.)
Interior Side (Ft.)
Street Side (Ft.)
Rear (Ft.)
P-R-1/5-D
5 acres
300ʹ (91.44M)
300ʹ (91.44M)
40ʹ (12.192M)
30ʹ (9.144M)
30ʹ (9.144M)
30ʹ (9.144M)
P-R-1/1-D
1 acre
150ʹ (45.72M)
150ʹ (45.72M)
35ʹ (10.668M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-2-D
15,000 (1393.5456 sq. M)
90ʹ (27.432M)
120ʹ (36.576M)
30ʹ (9.144M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-3-D
10,000 (929.0304 sq. M)
80ʹ (24,384M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
20ʹ (6.096M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-4.5-D
7,500 (696.7728 sq. M)
65ʹ (19.812M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-5-D
7,500 (696.7728 sq. M)
65ʹ (19.812M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-6-A
7,500 (696.7728 sq. M)
65ʹ (19.812M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-7-A
7,500 (696.7728 sq. M)
65ʹ (19.812M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-7.5-A
7,500 (696.7728 sq. M)
65ʹ (19.812M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-8-A
7,500 (696.7728 sq. M)
65ʹ (19.812M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-10-A
7,500 (696.7728 sq. M)
65ʹ (19.812M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
P-R-15-A
7,500 (696.7728 sq. M)
65ʹ (19.812M)
100ʹ (30.48M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
5ʹ & 10ʹ (1.524 & 3.048M)
10ʹ (3.048M)
25ʹ (7.62M)
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
A. 
Building Height. The maximum building height for single-family detached residences in the P-R zones shall be two stories and shall not exceed thirty feet (9.144 meters), except as otherwise provided in Section 18.10.080, or an adopted specific plan.
B. 
Lot Coverage. For single-family detached dwellings in P-R zones, the building area shall not cover more than thirty-five percent of the total area of the lot, except as provided in an adopted specific plan.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
Manufactured homes manufactured within the ten years preceding the date of application, certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) on a foundation system, pursuant to Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code, shall be permitted on lots zoned for conventional single-family residential dwellings, subject to the same development standards to which a conventional single-family residential dwelling on the same lot would be subject, including, but not limited to, building setback standards, side and rear yard requirements, standards for enclosures, access, and vehicle parking, aesthetic requirements, and minimum square footage requirements.
(Ord. 1084 § 2, 2018)
The property development standards provided in Sections 18.36.090 through 18.36.180 shall apply to the development of all attached two-family residences, apartments, and similar multiple-family residences; and all condominiums, townhouses, and all detached and attached clustered single-family residential development in which residents have exclusive ownership of separate lots, parcels or areas and have an undivided interest in common areas.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on any parcel of land shall be determined by multiplying gross acreage by the number of dwelling units per acre as allowed by the appropriate P-R zone designation, except as provided in the hillside development overlay zone and adopted specific plans. (See Section 18.28.020 for density factors in various P-R zones.)
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
A. 
The front, side and rear yard setbacks for all structures adjacent to properties or public rights-of-way which are not a part of the development shall be provided as required in the appropriate P-R zone as provided in Section 18.36.050.
B. 
When a lot or parcel of land adjacent to a secondary or major highway is to be developed for multiple family residential uses, buildings shall be set back not less than sixty feet from a major arterial and forty feet from a secondary arterial.
C. 
For additional setback requirements, see Sections 18.10.120 and 18.36.032.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
A. 
Building Height. The maximum building height shall be three stories and shall not exceed thirty feet (9.144 meters), except as otherwise provided in Section 18.10.080 or an adopted specific plan.
B. 
Lot Coverage. The maximum area of coverage by structures shall not exceed fifty percent of the total area of the development, except as otherwise provided in an adopted specific plan.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997; Ord. 25-1129, 2/18/2025)
A. 
Common Open Space. Common open space shall comprise not less than forty-five percent of the development site used for recreational or leisure purposes for the enjoyment by occupants of the development, but shall not include public streets, driveways, private yards and patios, parkways, parking spaces or similar areas primarily designed for other operational functions. At least fifty percent of the area designated as common open space shall be comprised of land with slopes of not more than ten percent.
The provisions of this section may be modified; however, it must be demonstrated by the developer that such modification will contain compensatory characteristics which will provide for a residential development in keeping with the objectives of P-R zone.
B. 
Landscaping. All common open space, exclusive of structures or paved areas shall be landscaped and irrigated with an automated sprinkling system provided by the developer in accordance with an approved precise plan of design, and consistent with principles of water-efficient landscaping. The provisions of this section may be modified; however, the developer must demonstrate that, because of natural beauty or topography, portions of common open space retained in a natural state would be beneficial to the development.
C. 
Ownership and Maintenance. If a subdivision of land is involved in the development, all common open space shall remain in common ownership of all property owners in the development. A homeowner's association with the unqualified right to assess the owners of the residential units for all maintenance, operational and other costs of the common area and facilities shall be established and continuously maintained, including areas left in their natural state. Prior to recordation of the final subdivision map, the developer shall submit for approval the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions for the residential development. The approved declaration shall be recorded at the time of the recordation of the final subdivision map.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
A. 
Public streets. Short local streets shall be improved with a pavement width of thirty-six feet (10.9728 meters) located within a sixty-foot (18.288 meters) width right-of-way, or as required by the development review committee in a precise plan. All improvements shall be installed in accordance with city standards.
B. 
Private roads and drives shall be improved with a minimum pavement width of twenty-seven feet (8.2296 meters), or as required by the development review committee in a precise plan. All improvements shall be installed in accordance with city standards.
C. 
Parking Requirements. See Chapter 18.76 of this title for parking and driveway requirements.
D. 
Special parking areas for boats, campers, travel trailers and other recreational vehicles shall be provided on the basis of at least one space for each four dwelling units within the development. Each required parking space shall measure ten feet (3.048 meters) in width and twenty-five feet (7.62 meters) in depth and shall be provided with adequate paved ingress and egress. The special parking areas for recreational vehicles shall be completely enclosed, except for entrances and exits, by walls and landscaping compatible with the theme of the development, as required by the development review committee in a precise plan.
E. 
Feasible and appropriate provisions, as determined by the development review committee, for bicycle circulation and storage, van pool parking, a transit information center, access to public transportation, and other measures to reduce the number of automobile trips generated by the development, shall be incorporated in the development plan.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
A pedestrian circulation system shall be incorporated into the residential development for the purpose of providing direct access to and from all individual dwelling units, trash storage areas, parking areas, recreation facilities and other outdoor living spaces. The circulation system shall be developed with a combination of the following techniques, subject to precise plan approval:
A. 
A sidewalk system shall be developed adjacent to all public streets with a minimum width of five feet (1.524 meters) in accordance with city standards.
B. 
The interior walkway system shall include pedestrian walks or paths consisting of varying widths designed to provide curvilinear forms wherever possible. The minimum width of interior pedestrian walks and paths shall be four feet (1.2192 meters). Walkway systems shall utilize substantial materials such as concrete, brick, flagstone or other materials approved by the city.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
All storage and trash areas shall be situated within enclosed areas completely screened from public view by walls and appropriate landscaping. Common storage and trash areas shall be located within two hundred feet (60.96 meters) of each dwelling unit served. Trash areas shall include adequate space for collecting and loading recyclable materials. Recycling areas shall be secured to prevent theft; protected against adverse environmental conditions; accessible to collection vehicles; and identified with a sign. Storage and trash areas shall be included in the precise plan and reviewed by the development review committee.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
In addition to standard street lights for all public streets, a system of adequate lighting shall be provided for all private interior streets and pedestrian walkways. The spacing and height of all light support structures and the intensity of lighting system shall be reviewed by the development review committee to determine the adequacy of such lighting for safe pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
(Ord. 908 § 3, 1997)
Single-room occupancy (SRO) units, also known as efficiency units, shall be subject to and comply with the following standards and regulations.
A. 
Each SRO facility shall comply with all applicable development standards for the applicable zoning district and minimum standards contained herein below.
B. 
Units shall have a minimum size of one hundred fifty square feet and a maximum of four hundred square feet.
C. 
Each unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons.
D. 
Exterior lighting shall be provided for the entire outdoor and parking area of the property per the lighting standards of Chapter 18.76 of the Municipal Code.
E. 
Laundry facilities must be provided in a separate enclosed room at the ratio of one washer and one dryer for every twenty units or fractional number thereof, with at least one washer and dryer per floor.
F. 
A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a wash tub with hot and cold running water shall be provided on each floor of the SRO (efficiency) unit facility.
G. 
Each unit is required to provide a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
H. 
Each unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, functioning cooking appliance and a refrigerator, each having a clear working space of not less than thirty inches in front.
I. 
Each SRO (efficiency) unit shall have a separate closet.
J. 
SRO (efficiency) units shall comply with all requirements of the California Building Code. All units shall comply with all applicable accessibility and adaptability requirements. All common areas shall be fully accessible.
K. 
An SRO (efficiency) unit project with ten or more units shall provide on-site management. A project with less than ten units may provide a management office off-site.
L. 
Tenancy of SRO (efficiency) units shall not be less than thirty days and maximum period of twelve months.
M. 
SRO (efficiency) unit parking shall be provided as follows:
1. 
One uncovered parking space for every three SRO (efficiency) units.
2. 
Two uncovered parking spaces for an onsite manager unit.
3. 
Each efficiency unit shall be provided at least one lockable bicycle parking space in a location that is adjacent to that SRO (efficiency) unit.
(Ord. 1040 § 3, 2013)