The base density table below refers to the maximum number of units per acre permitted under the corresponding zoning district. Additional density may be achievable in the form of a density bonus (Cluster Bonus, Affordable Housing Bonus, and Senior Housing Bonus). Before any density bonuses are applied, the number of dwelling units permitted in a single-family residential development shall not exceed the base density specified below.
Zone
Base Density
(dwelling units per net acre)
RS-16
2.7
RS-10
4.3
RS-8
5.4
RS-6
7.2
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
When a cluster bonus is approved in accordance with Section 19.348.020, the dwelling unit density of a single-family development shall not exceed a density 20% greater than otherwise permitted.
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Sections 65915 — 65918) provides that local governments shall grant density bonuses and regulatory concessions and incentives to developers of housing, childcare facilities, or for donation of land for housing, where the developer agrees to construct a specified percentage of housing for lower-income households, very low-income households, moderate-income households or qualifying residents. This section adopts the State Density Bonus Law by reference. Where a provision contained in the Municipal Code does not discuss a specific condition or situation that arises, the provisions set forth in State Density Bonus Law shall apply. In the event of a conflict between these provisions and the provisions of State Density Bonus Law, whichever is stricter shall prevail.
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
A. 
Regardless of the maximum density calculated pursuant to this chapter, one (1) dwelling unit shall be permitted on any lawfully established lot in an RS zone if such lot has a net area of at least 2,500 square feet.
B. 
In other cases, in determining the maximum number of dwelling units permitted within a subdivision, any fraction of dwelling unit in the calculated result, after applying all density factors, shall not be construed as allowing an additional dwelling unit if such fraction is less than 0.5.
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
The minimum size and dimensions of lots created in the various zones shall be as shown in Table 19.308.050.
Table 19.308.050
MINIMUM SITE DIMENSIONS
Zone
Minimum Lot Area
(square feet)(4)
Minimum Street Frontage
(feet)
Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
Minimum Lot Depth
(feet)
RS-16
16,000(1)
100
100(1)
150
RS-10
10,000(1)
85
85(1)
110
RS-8
8,000(1)
80
80(1)
100
RS-6
6,000(1) (2) (3)
40(3)
60(1)
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Notes:
(1)
For corner lots in single-family residential zones, the minimum lot area shall be increased by 500 square feet and the minimum lot width shall be increased by five (5) feet over the amount shown in this table.
(2)
Where property is also located in the A - Agricultural Overlay Zone, the minimum lot size shall be 14,000 square feet. See Section 19.312.030.
(3)
For existing lots in the RS-6 Zone in Tracts 280, 624, 625, and 650, lots may be combined and/or divided to meet the predominant lot area, street frontage and lot width dimensions of lots within the tract containing such lots.
(4)
For parcels in single-family residential zones that do not conform to the minimum lot area required, see Chapter 19.204 Nonconforming Uses and Sites.
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
Two-Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits (SB-9) pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 require ministerial approval of a housing development with no more than two (2) primary units in a single-family zone and/or the subdivision of a single-family zoned parcel into two (2) parcels (see Section 19.348.090). SB-9 allows for up to four (4) housing units in the lot area typically developed with one (1) single-family home. Section 19.348.090 and Section 19.348.100 implements Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 of the Government Code through objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design review standards, as provided in Section 65852.21(b). These standards implement requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 9 California Housing Opportunity & More Efficiency (HOME) Act and Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 of the California Government Code and shall remain in effect, as modified until SB-9 and Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 are rescinded or extended.
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)