(Added by Ord. No. 184,802, Eff. 3/17/17.)
A. Purpose. The regulations set forth in this Section are to facilitate the compatible placement of garages on lots in single-family residential zones where the predominant building form includes a main building with a rear detached garage. These regulations mandate that the covered parking requirement for single-family zoned properties within the district be satisfied by a private garage and not by any open air building or carport. The regulations for this district also mandate that the garage be detached and placed within the rear half of the lot. For purposes of this section, “garage” is defined as a building enclosed by walls with a door or doors that meet the requirements of Section 12.21 A.4.(a).
B. Applicability. A district established pursuant to this section shall be a grouping of lots zoned RA, RE, RS, or R1 not located in a Hillside Area or Coastal Zone.
C. Limitations. All lots within a district shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. The covered parking requirement of the Code shall be satisfied by a private garage and not by any open air building or carport.
2. Garages required in Subdivision 1.:
(a) shall be located within the rear half of the lot, or at least 55 feet from a Front Lot Line;
(b) shall be detached from the main building of the lot; and
(c) shall comply with Section 12.21 C.5. of this Code.
3. Exceptions to Subdivision 2. of this Subsection.
(a) Lots 3,000 square feet or less, shall not be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) in Subdivision 2. of this Subsection.
(b) Notwithstanding, Section 12.21 C.5.(k), Through Lots with no Rear Lot Line shall set back the garage from both Front Lot Lines a distance of at least 40 feet and shall not be subject to paragraph (a) in Subdivision 2. of this Subsection.
(c) Through Lots with no Rear Lot Line and a lot depth less than 100 feet shall be exempt from Paragraph (a) of Subdivision 2. of this Subsection.