A.
Residential Single-Family (RS) Zones. The purposes of the Residential Single-Family (RS) zones are to:
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Provide for the development of single-family residential units on a variety of parcel sizes to suit the range of lifestyles and space needs of all segments of the Upland community;
2.
Continue to preserve and protect the character and quality of existing residential neighborhoods and ensure that new residential dwellings are compatible in scale, mass, and character with the existing neighborhood;
3.
Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling; and
4.
Allow for uses compatible with a single-family residential setting, including day cares, public and quasi-public uses, park and recreational facilities, and accessory and second units.
Additional purposes of each Residential Single-Family Zone:
B.
RS-20 Residential Single-Family Low. The RS-20 residential single-family low zone is intended as a zone for lots with a minimum area of 20,000 square feet, with not more than one single-family dwelling and its customary accessory buildings upon any one lot. These lots are characterized by larger single-family dwellings (i.e., 2,000 square feet minimum floor area), ample open space, lush landscaping, and large separations between single-family dwellings and/or permitted accessory buildings. Single-family dwellings are typically set back from the street with large front, side, and rear yard setbacks. The RS-20 zone implements the Single-Family Residential Low (SFR-L) land use designation in the General Plan.
C.
RS-15 Residential Single-Family Low. The RS-15 residential single-family low zone is intended as a zone for lots with a minimum area of 15,000 square feet, with not more than one single-family dwelling and its customary accessory buildings upon any one lot. These lots are characterized by larger single-family dwellings (i.e., 1,800 square feet minimum floor area), ample open space, lush landscaping, and medium-large separations between single-family dwellings and/or permitted accessory buildings. Single-family dwellings are typically set back from the street with large front, side, and rear yard setbacks. The RS-15 zone implements the Single-Family Residential Low (SFR-L) land use designation in the General Plan.
D.
RS-10 Residential Single-Family Low. The RS-10 residential single-family low zone is intended as a zone for lots with a minimum area of 10,000 square feet, with not more than one single-family dwelling and its customary accessory buildings upon any one lot. These lots are characterized by larger single-family dwellings (i.e., 1,600 square feet minimum floor area), ample open space, lush landscaping, and medium separations between single- family dwellings and/or permitted accessory buildings. Single-family dwellings are typically set back from the street with large front, side, and rear yard setbacks. The RS-10 zone implements the Single-Family Residential Low (SFR-L) land use designation in the General Plan.
E.
RS-7.5 Residential Single-Family Medium. The RS-7.5 residential single-family medium zone is intended as a zone for lots with a minimum area of 7,500 square feet, with not more than one single-family dwelling and its customary accessory buildings upon any one lot. These lots are characterized by mid-size single-family dwellings (i.e., 1,400 square feet minimum floor area), ample open space, lush landscaping, and medium separations between single-family dwellings and/or permitted accessory buildings. Single-family dwellings are typically closer to the street, with medium front, side, and rear yard setbacks. The RS-7.5 zone implements the Single-Family Residential Medium (SFR-M) land use designation in the General Plan.
F.
RS-4 Residential Single-Family Medium. The RS-4 residential single-family medium zone is intended as a zone for lots with a minimum area of 4,000 square feet, with not more than one single-family dwelling and its customary accessory buildings upon any one lot. These lots are characterized by mid-and small-size single-family dwellings (i.e., 1,000 square feet minimum floor area), ample open space and landscaping, and smaller separations between single-family dwellings and/or permitted accessory buildings. Single-family dwellings are typically closer to the street, with smaller front, side, and rear yard setbacks. The RS-4 zone implements the Single-Family Residential Medium (SFR-M) land use designation in the General Plan.
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RS-MH Single-Family Mobile Home. The RS-MH residential single-family mobile home zone is intended as a zone for the location of mobile homes in a mobile home park with a minimum gross site area of 10 acres and a minimum of 4,400 square feet of gross land area for each mobile home. These lots are characterized by exterior setbacks adjacent to neighboring uses, with mobile or "manufactured" single-family homes located on smaller lots within a larger mobile home park. Common amenities and structures may be located within the mobile home park. The RS-MH zone implements the Mobile Home (MH) land use designation in the General Plan.
H.
Residential Multi-Family (RM) Zones. The purposes of the residential multi-family (RM) zones are to:
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Provide for the development of a variety of multi-family housing types to suit a diverse range of lifestyles and space needs and ensure continued availability of the range of housing opportunities necessary to sustain a diverse labor force and meet the needs of all segments of the Upland community;
2.
Ensure that new housing developments are built to a high standard of quality; are compatible in scale, mass and character with the existing neighborhood; and provide respectful transitions to avoid any negative impacts on or disruptions to adjacent residential structures;
3.
Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling;
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Avoid overburdening public facilities, including sewer, water, electricity and schools, by an influx and increase of people to a degree larger than the City's geographic limits, tax base, or financial capabilities can reasonably and responsibly accommodate; and
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Allow for uses compatible with a multi-family residential setting, including day cares, public and quasi-public uses, park and recreational facilities, senior housing developments, and neighborhood stores that provide goods and services to support daily life within walking distance of neighborhoods and complement surrounding residential development.
Additional purposes of each Residential Multi-Family Zone:
I.
RM-10 Residential Multi-Family Low. The RM-10 residential multi-family low zone is intended to provide areas for a variety of low-density multi-family residential developments at densities up to 10 units per net acre exclusive of City and State density bonuses. Housing types include two-to three-story single-unit housing, duplexes, triplexes and townhomes. These lots are typically characterized by shared open space with lush landscaping; medium front, side, and rear yards; and shared driveways and parking. The RM-10 zone implements the Multi-Family Residential Low (MFR-L) land use designation in the General Plan.
J.
RM-20 Residential Multi-Family Low. The RM-20 residential multi-family low zone is intended to provide areas for a variety of low-density multi-family residential developments at densities up to 20 units per net acre exclusive of City and State density bonuses. Housing types include two-to three-story single-unit housing, duplexes, triplexes, townhomes and courtyard housing. These lots are typically characterized by shared open spaces with lush landscaping; medium front, side, and rear yards; and shared driveways and parking. The RM-20 zone implements the Multi-Family Residential Low (MFR-L) land use designation in the General Plan.
K.
RM-30 Residential Multi-Family Medium. The RM-30 residential multi-family medium zone is intended to provide areas for a variety of medium-density multi-family residential developments at densities up to 30 units per net acre exclusive of City and State density bonuses. Housing types include three-to four-story multi-family housing projects, duplexes and triplexes. These lots are typically characterized by shared open spaces with lush landscaping; medium front, side, and rear yards; and shared driveways and parking. The RM-30 zone implements the Multi-Family Residential Medium (MFR-M) land use designation in the General Plan.
L.
RM-40 Residential Multi-Family High. The RM-40 residential multi-family high zone is intended to provide areas for a variety of high-density multi-family residential developments at densities up to 40 units per net acre exclusive of City and State density bonuses. Housing types include three-to four-story multi-family housing projects, duplexes and triplexes. These lots are typically characterized by shared open spaces with lush landscaping; reduced front, side, and rear yards; and shared driveways and parking. The RM-40 zone implements the Multi-Family Residential High (MFR-H) land use designation in the General Plan.
(Ord. 2001, 9/22/2025)