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SACRAMENTO CITY CODE
CHARTER
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 ETHICS AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
Title 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 (RESERVED)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (RESERVED)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 (RESERVED)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 (Reserved)
Title 17 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Title 18 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABLES
Chapter 17.204
SINGLE-UNIT AND DUPLEX DWELLINGS
Sections:
Article I . RE Zone-Rural Estates Zone
17.204.100   RE zone-Purpose.
17.204.110   RE zone-Permitted uses.
17.204.120   RE zone-Height, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios.
17.204.130   RE zone-Lot sizes, width, and depth.
17.204.140   RE zone-Setbacks.
17.204.150   RE zone-Generally applicable development standards.
17.204.160   RE zone-Site plan and design review.
Article II . R-1 Zone-Single-Unit Dwelling Zone
17.204.200   R-1 zone-Purpose.
17.204.210   R-1 zone-Permitted uses.
17.204.220   R-1 zone-Height, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios.
17.204.230   R-1 zone-Lot size, width, and depth.
17.204.240   R-1 zone-Setbacks.
17.204.250   R-1 zone-Generally applicable development standards.
17.204.260   R-1 zone-Site plan and design review.
Article III . R-1A Zone-Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone
17.204.300   R-1A zone-Purpose.
17.204.310   R-1A zone-Permitted uses.
17.204.320   R-1A zone-Height, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios.
17.204.330   R-1A zone-Lot sizes, width, and depth.
17.204.340   R-1A zone-Setbacks.
17.204.350   R-1A zone-Generally applicable development standards.
17.204.360   R-1A zone-Site plan and design review.
Article IV . R-1B Zone-Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone
17.204.400   R-1B zone-Purpose.
17.204.410   R-1B zone-Permitted uses.
17.204.420   R-1B zone-Height, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios.
17.204.430   R-1B zone-Lot size, width, and depth.
17.204.440   R-1B zone-Setbacks.
17.204.450   R-1B zone-Generally applicable development standards.
17.204.460   R-1B zone-Site plan and design review.
Article V . R-2 Zone-Duplex Dwelling Zone
17.204.500   R-2 zone-Purpose.
17.204.510   R-2 zone-Permitted uses.
17.204.520   R-2 zone-Height, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios.
17.204.530   R-2 zone-Lot sizes, width, and depth.
17.204.540   R-2 zone-Setbacks.
17.204.550   R-2 zone-Generally applicable development standards.
17.204.560   R-2 zone-Site plan and design review.
Article I. RE Zone-Rural Estates Zone
17.204.100   RE zone-Purpose.
The purpose of the RE zone is to accommodate very low density residential uses. It applies primarily to areas impacted by high noise levels; areas within designated approach or clear zones around airports; areas within identified floodway and floodway fringe areas; and other areas where physical or safety considerations necessitate very low density residential use. This zone is designated as "RE" with a suffix indicating one unit per a minimum number of acres (i.e., RE-1/4, RE-1/2, RE-1/1, RE-1/.5). (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
17.204.110   RE zone-Permitted uses.
   A.   Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right in the RE zone, subject to the limitations specified:
Use
Limitations
Use
Limitations
1. Residential Uses
   Dwelling, single-unit
   Model home temporary sales office
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.125
2. Commercial and Institutional Uses
   Community market
Permitted if the primary use of the property is not a single-unit or duplex dwelling;
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.124
3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses
   Market garden (not exceeding 1.0 acre)
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
   Solar energy system, commercial (city property)
Allowed in this zone and exempt from the provisions of this title
 
   B.   Conditional uses. The following uses in the RE zone require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the limitations specified:
Use
Limitations
Approval Required by: Planning and Design Commission (PDC); Zoning Administrator (ZA); or City Council (CC)
Use
Limitations
Approval Required by: Planning and Design Commission (PDC); Zoning Administrator (ZA); or City Council (CC)
1. Residential Uses
   Mobilehome park
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.115
PDC
2. Commercial and Institutional Uses
   Amusement center, outdoor
PDC
   Assembly-cultural, religious, social
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.128 
ZA
   Bed and breakfast inn
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.104
ZA
   Cemetery
PDC
    Childcare center
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.113
ZA
   Golf course; driving range
PDC
   Kennel
ZA
3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses
   Antenna; telecommunications facility
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.300 et seq.
PDC
   Community garden, private (exceeding 1.0 acre)
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
ZA
   Heliport; helistop
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.114
PDC
   High voltage transmission facility
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.500 et seq.
CC
   Market garden (exceeding 1.0 acre)
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
ZA
   Surface mining operation
PDC
   Well-gas, oil
PDC
 
   C.   Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the RE zone when accessory to a permitted or conditional use, subject to the limitations specified:
Use
Limitations
Use
Limitations
Accessory antenna
 
Childcare center
Permitted if accessory to assembly-cultural, religious, social;
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.113
 
Common area
 
Dwelling unit, accessory
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.105
Dwelling unit, junior accessory
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.105
Home occupation
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.200 et seq.
Personal auto storage
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.101
Private garden
Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
Urban beekeeping
Subject to section 9.44.330
 
   D.   Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as permitted, conditional, or accessory uses are prohibited in the RE zone. (Ord. 2024-0017 § 13; Ord. 2021-0023 § 9; Ord. 2020-0021 § 10; Ord. 2016-0003 § 2; Ord. 2016-0001 § 2; Ord. 2015-0005 § 10; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
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