The purpose of the individual residential zoning districts, and the manner in which they are applied, are as follows.
A. R1 (Single-Family Residential) District. The R1 Zoning District identifies areas characterized by single-family dwellings. The standards of the R1 District are intended to protect the existing density and maintain the character of single-family residential neighborhoods. The R1 Zoning District is consistent with the Low Density Single Family land use designation of the General Plan.
B. R2 (Two-Family Residential) District. The R2 Zoning District identifies areas characterized by single-family dwellings and duplexes. The R2 standards are intended to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods, while allowing the opportunity for two-family residential development. The R2 Zoning District is consistent with the Low Density Two Family land use designation of the General Plan.
C. R3 (Three-Family Residential) District. The R3 Zoning District identifies areas characterized by single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes. The R3 standards are intended to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods, while allowing a mix of housing types. The R3 Zoning District is consistent with the Low Density Three Family land use designation of the General Plan.
D. RLD (Low Density Multiple-Family Residential) District. The RLD Zoning District identifies areas characterized by low density multiple-family dwellings. The standards of the RLD District are intended to ensure that new development is compatible with the character of existing neighborhoods. The RLD Zoning District is consistent with the Low Density Multiple Family land use designation of the General Plan.
E. RMD (Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential) District. The RMD Zoning District identifies areas characterized by medium density multiple-family dwellings. The standards of the RMD District are intended to provide opportunities for the construction of medium density multiple-family housing. The RMD Zoning District is consistent with the Medium Density Multiple Family land use designation of the General Plan.
F. RHD (High Density Multiple-Family Residential) District. The RHD Zoning District identifies areas characterized by existing large-scale, multiple-family residential complexes. The standards of the RHD Zoning District are intended to ensure that new high density residential projects are compatible with the character of existing large-scale, multiple-family development. The RHD Zoning District is consistent with the Planned Residential Development land use designation of the General Plan.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))