For the purposes of this chapter, in the R-2-2000 zone the front of a building shall be considered the side containing the main entryway. (This provision may result in buildings with multiple front yards.)
A. 1. Where there is more than one main building on a lot or building site, or where a building is constructed about a court, each building or wing shall have the following yards:
Front
| Side
| Rear
| |
For one-story buildings | 25' | 15' | 20' |
For two-story buildings | 30' | 15' | 20' |
2. For buildings having more than two (2) stories, each front, side and rear yard shall be increased five feet (5') for each story above the second story.
3. For buildings having offset surfaces, each yard standard may be reduced up to five feet (5'), provided the average required space between buildings is maintained.
4. The requirements of this subsection may be modified by the city council in a density bonus agreement entered into pursuant to California Government Code section 65915 et seq.
B. Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings, the total distance between buildings shall be increased by the width of the driveway, except as follows:
1. Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings arranged rear to rear that have garages incorporated into the dwelling units, the total distance between buildings shall be not less than thirty feet (30'), and the side of the building opposite the driveway shall be considered the front of the building.
2. Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings arranged rear to side that have garages incorporated into the dwelling units, the total distance between buildings shall be not less than the width of the driveway plus the required side yard, and the side of the building opposite the driveway shall be considered the front of the building.
3. The distance between buildings or wings shall not be less than the sum of the yard requirements for each building, as set forth herein. Main buildings and accessory buildings shall in no instance be closer than twenty feet (20'), except that the front yard of any main building facing a garage or carport shall be a minimum of forty feet (40'). (Ord. 2744, 2014: Ord. 1829 § 1, 1983: Ord. 1000 § 19.84(I), 1955)