(A) Purpose. This section allows for subdivision of RE and R1 zoned lots and development of housing pursuant to Cal. Government Code §§ 65852.21 and 66411.7.
(1) Where allowed. Urban lot split subdivisions are permitted on any parcel zoned RE (Residential Estate) or R1 (Residential Low) provided:
(a) The original lot area is at least 2,400 square feet;
(b) The lot is not listed on the State or Local Register of Historic Places or located within a designated historic district;
(c) Neither the owner of the parcel being subdivided nor any person acting in concert with the owner has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel using an urban lot split subdivision as provided under Cal. Government Code § 66411.7;
(d) The parcel has not been established through a prior urban lot split subdivision; and
(e) A maximum of one single-family residence, one JADU and either one additional single-family residence or one ADU are allowed on a lot that is subdivided using the authority contained in Cal. Government Code § 66411.7. No other use types are allowed.
(2) Optional/not mandatory. Urban lot split subdivisions are an available option, not a mandatory requirement. Lots in the RE and R1 zoning districts may also be subdivided using generally applicable subdivision requirements. Conventional subdivisions, however, are not eligible for relaxed development standards in § 155.332.040.D (Development Standards).
(3) Approvals required. Urban lot split subdivisions require ministerial city approval of a parcel map as required by the California Subdivision Map Act and Municipal Code Chapter 154 (Subdivision Regulations). Proposed urban lot split subdivisions must be clearly identified as such on the parcel map.
(4) Development standards.
(a) Resulting minimum lot area.
1. The minimum lot area for a lot resulting from an urban lot split subdivision is 1,200 square feet; and
2. The resulting minimum lot area must be at least 40% of the original lot area. For example, if the original lot is 5,000 square feet, the smallest resulting lot must be at least 2,000 square feet, or 40% of the original lot area. If the original lot is 3,000 square feet, then the smallest resulting lot must be at least 1,200 square feet.
(b) Minimum setbacks and other standards. See Table 204-2.2 for minimum setback and other development standards for urban lot split subdivisions.
(c) Lot access. Newly created lots must comply with street frontage and access standards in § 155.308.010(C) (Street Frontage and Access). For lots without direct vehicle access from a street or alley, utility access easements must be granted to the city. See Figure 332-2.
(d) Parking. On-site parking is not required. If on-site parking is provided, the parking must be consistent with § 155.324 (Parking), and garages and carports must be setback as provided in Table 204-2.2.
(B) Other requirements.
(1) Short-term rental. Rental of any unit created pursuant to an urban lot split subdivision must be for a term longer than 30 days.
(2) Owner occupancy. An applicant for an urban lot split subdivision shall sign an affidavit stating the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split subdivision.
(Ord. 931-C.S., passed 2-15-22)