Table 19.28.070 sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to the development of structures on property zoned R1-5, 6, 7.5, 8, 10, 20 etc., and R1-6e in the Single-Family Residential District.
R1-5 | R1-6, 7.5, 8, 10, 20, etc., and R1-6e | |
A. Maximum lot coverage | 1. 45% of the net lot area a. An additional 5% is allowed for roof overhangs, patios, porches, and other similar features not enclosed on by walls on at least three (3) sides | |
B. Maximum floor area ratio | 1. 45% of the net lot area | |
C. Maximum second to first floor ratio | 1. No limit | |
D. Interior areas (measured from the floor to the top of roof rafters) with heights > 16 feet | 1. Floor area shall be double-counted as follows: a. For one-story homes, the floor area shall be double-counted as first floor area. b. For two-story homes, the floor area shall be counted once each for first floor and second floor area. | |
E. Minimum first floor setbacks | ||
1. Front yard | ||
a. Minimum setback | 20 feet | |
b. Side entering garage with curved driveway | 15 feet. No more than two (2) 15-foot setbacks shall occur side by side. | |
c. Three-car garage | For projects with three-car garages oriented to the public right of way, the wall plane of the third space shall be setback a minimum of two (2) feet from the wall plane of the other two (2) spaces. | |
2. Side yard For lots that have more than two side yards, the setback shall be consistent for all side yards between the front property line and rear property line | ||
a. Interior lot | 5 feet on both sides | 15 feet combined (no side yard setback shall be less than 5 feet) |
b. Corner lot | ||
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i. Interior side | 5 feet | |
ii. Street side | 12 feet | |
3. Rear yard | a. 20 feet i. May be reduced to 10 feet, with a Minor Residential Permit, subject to Chapter 19.12, if, after the reduction, the useable rear yard area is not less than 20 times the lot width as measured from the front setback line. | |
F. Minimum second floor setbacks | ||
1. Front yard | 25 feet | |
2. Side yard | ||
a. Interior Lot | 25 feet combined (no side yard setback shall be less than 10 feet) | |
b. Corner lot | 25 feet combined side yard setback (no side yard setback shall be less than 10 feet) | |
i. Interior Side | 10 feet but not less than 20 feet from the rear property line of an adjacent single family dwelling | |
ii. Street Side | 12 feet | |
c. Flag lot | 20 feet from any property line | |
3. Rear yard | 25 feet | |
G. Minimum setbacks for second story decks, patios, balconies, or any other similarly unenclosed features. All new or expanded second story decks with views into neighboring residential side or rear yards shall file for a Minor Residential Permit in accordance with Chapter 19.12, in order to protect the privacy of adjoining properties. The goal of this permit requirement is not to require complete visual protection but to address privacy protection to the greatest extent while still allowing the construction and use of an outdoor deck. | ||
1. Front yard | 20 feet (may encroach up to 3 feet into the required front yard setback) | |
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2. Side yard | 15 feet |
3. Rear yard | 20 feet |
H. Corner triangle | No portion of a structure shall be located within a corner triangle. |
I. Basements | |
1. Number, size, and volume of lightwells | Shall be the minimum required by the California Building Code for egress, light, and ventilation, except that in the case of a single-story house with a basement, one lightwell may be up to 10 feet wide and 10 feet long. |
2. Minimum setback for lightwell retaining wall | |
a. Side yard | 5 feet |
b. Rear yard | 10 feet |
3. Lightwell railings | Maximum height of 3 feet. The fence shall be located immediately adjacent to the lightwell. |
4. Lightwell screening | Lightwells that are visible from a public street shall be screened by landscaping. |
5. Root barrier measures | The perimeter of the basement and all lightwell retaining walls shall be treated and/or reinforced with the most effective root barrier measures as determined by the Director of Community Development. |
J. Maximum height | |
1. Total principal building height | 28 feet, no more than two stories |
2. Zoning Districts with “i” suffix1 | Limited to one story (not to exceed 18 feet) |
3. First floor building envelope | a. The maximum exterior wall height and building height on single-story structures and single-story sections of two-story structures must fit into the building envelope defined by: i. A 10 foot high vertical line from natural grade measured at the property line; and ii. A 25 degree roof line angle projected inward at the 10 foot high line referenced above; b. Notwithstanding the building envelope, a gable end of a roof enclosing an attic space may have a maximum wall height of 17 feet to the peak of the roof as measured from natural grade, or up to 20 feet with a Minor Residential permit subject to Chapter 19.12. |
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4. Entry feature height | 14 feet from natural grade to top of plate |
K. Solar Design | The setback and height restrictions provided in this chapter may be varied for a structure utilized for passive or active solar purposes, provided that no such structure shall infringe upon solar easements or adjoining property owners. Variation from the setback or height restrictions of this chapter may be allowed only upon issuance of a Minor Residential Permit subject to Chapter 19.12. |
Note: 1 Pertains to all buildings in a designated area limited to one story in height (not exceeding 18 feet) as prescribed by the City Council by affixing the designation “i” to the zoning district symbol. | |
(Ord. 17-2165, § 9, 2017; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2079, (part), 2011)