6-4-3: USE REGULATIONS:

   (A)   Table 4.A Scope: Table 4.A of this section identifies those land uses or activities that may be permitted in each of the residential zone districts, subject to the provisions of this chapter, other provisions of this title, and applicable General Plan policies. Table 4.A of this section also identifies, by zone district, those land uses and activities that are permitted subject to an approved conditional use permit, or are prohibited.

   (B)   Special Use Regulations:

      1.   Animals Within Residential Zone Districts:

         (a)   It is the general intent of the City to permit the keeping of animals within the City without the creation of a nuisance to surrounding residents and visitors. Animals that may be kept within residential districts are identified in section 6-12-4 of this title. Animals not listed in section 6-12-4 of this title may be permitted in residential districts, subject to City review and confirmation that a nuisance condition will not be created.

         (b)   In addition to the provisions of section 6-12-4 of this title, all animals, excluding household pets, shall be kept a minimum distance of fifty feet (50') from any street. The location of corrals, fenced enclosures, barns, stables or other enclosures used to confine all such animals shall also conform to this requirement.

      2.   Equipment and Devices: In all residential districts, air conditioners, heating, cooling, ventilating, pool, spa, sauna, or similar mechanical equipment, as well as lighting or electrical devices, shall be located to minimize impact to the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents and shall be screened, where possible, from surrounding properties and streets. All equipment shall be installed and operated in accordance with chapter 11 of this title and all other applicable City ordinances, standards and regulations, and shall be subject to approval by the building official prior to installation.

      3.   Landscaping: All developments in Residential Zone Districts are required to provide front and street side yard landscaping, and shall consist predominantly of drought tolerant plant materials, except for necessary walks, drives and fences, subject to the provisions of section 6-11-41 of this title.

      4.   Front Setback Protrusions: No portion of any building may protrude into the front setback unless the following conditions are met:

         (a)   Architectural projections, such as unenclosed porch roofs and support posts, awnings, canopies and roof overhangs may project over the required front yard setback, but not more than twenty percent (20%) thereof. Architectural projections along side yards and rear yards shall extend no closer than thirty inches (30") from the property line.

         (b)   Uncovered porches, platforms or landing places that do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building may extend into any front yard not more than six feet (6'), an openwork railing not more than thirty inches (30") in height may be installed or constructed on any such porch, platform or landing place.

   TABLE 4.A
   USES PERMITTED WITHIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

   Legend:

   P = Permitted subject to consistency assessment

   C = Permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit application

   DP = Permitted subject to approval of a Director’s Permit application

   X = Prohibited

Use	RS	R-1	R-2	R-3
Accessory uses:
Accessory dwelling unit, subject to the provisions of section 6-12-23 of this title	P	P	P	P
Accessory uses and structures located on the same site as a permitted use	P	P	P	P
Accessory uses and structures located on the same site as a use permitted subject to a conditional use permit	C	C	C	C
Antennas and satellite dishes, subject to section 6-12-8 of this title	P	P	P	P
Dormitories accessory to educational institutions	C	C	C	C
Feed and tack stores accessory to commercial stables	C	X	X	X
Personal use of cannabis and cannabis products, subject to provisions of section 6-4-5 of this chapter	P	P	P	P
Private garage	P	P	P	P
Private swimming pool, tennis court	P	P	P	P
Recreational vehicle storage yard (associated with residential development)	C	C	C	C
Commercial uses:
Commercial cannabis activities (all State license types)	X	X	X	X
Equestrian centers, riding academies and commercial stables, when associated with an equestrian subdivision	C	C	X	X
Hotels, motels	X	X	X	C
Medical marijuana dispensaries	X	X	X	X
Oil and gas exploration and production	C	C	C	C
Parking lots on a parcel adjacent to and for the use of a commercial property where inadequate parking exists	C	C	C	C
Yard or garage sales	P	P	P	X
Home occupations:
Home occupations (subject to the provisions of section 6-12-18 of this title and the issuance of a home occupation permit)	P	P	P	P
Public/quasi-public uses:
Churches	C	C	C	C
Clubs, lodges, fraternities and sororities	C	C	DP	DP
Daycare facilities (per State law)	P	P	P	P
Educational institutions (public and private)	C	C	C	C
Fire and police stations	C	C	C	C
Post Office branch	C	C	C	C
Public libraries and museums	X	C	C	C
Public parks and recreation, unless project otherwise entails a public hearing, then permitted	C	C	C	C
Public utility and public service substations, reservoirs, drainage sumps, pumping plants, transmission lines and similar installations, not including public utility offices, unless project otherwise entails a public hearing	C	C	C	C
Recreational facilities (e.g., country clubs, golf courses), including recreational uses commonly associated with and directly related to the primary use	C	C	C	C
Residential uses:
Bed and breakfast inn	C	C	DP	DP
Board and care facility (12 or more residents)	X	X	C	C
Boarding/rooming house (7 or more residents)	X	X	C	C
Convalescent care	X	C	C	C
Emergency shelter	X	X	P	X
Mobile home park	X	C	C	X
Mobile home subdivision	C	C	C	X
Multi-family dwellings	X	X	P	P
Senior congregate care, assisted living	X	C	C	C
Senior independent living	X	C	C	C
Accessory dwelling unit (per section 6-12-23 of this title)	P	P	P	P
Single-family dwelling	P	P	P	C
Two-Unit Dwelling	P	P	P	P
Supportive housing	P	P	P	P
Transitional housing	P	P	P	P
Temporary uses:
Temporary uses (subject to the provisions of section 6-2-10 of this title and the issuance of a temporary use permit)	P	P	P	P
Other uses similar to and no more objectionable than the uses identified above, subject to approval of the Planning Commission

 

TABLE 4.B
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
	RS (Large Lot)	RS	R-1	R-2	R-3
Maximum density (dwelling units per acre)	1.0	2.5	7.0	15.0	29.0
Minimum lot area (net area in square feet):	40,000 (1 acre average)	20,000	6,000	5,000	3,000
Minimum lot width:	135' (150' average)	80'	50'	50'	50'
Minimum lot depth:
Lot is greater than 20,000 square feet	200'	130'	100'	100'	100'
Lot is less than 20,000 square feet	150'	125'	100'	100'	100'
Minimum front yard setback:
Lot adjacent to a straight street	40'	30'	20'	20'	20'
Cul-de-sac lot or knuckle lot	40'	20'	20'	20'	20'
Minimum interior side yard setback:
All residential structures	20'	15'	5'	5'	5'
Minimum rear yard setback	15'	10'	5'	5'	10'
Maximum lot coverage	25%	30%	40%	50%	60%
Maximum height for buildings and structures	35'	35'	35'	35'	45'
Minimum distance between buildings	10'	10'	10'	10'	10'
Minimum single family dwelling unit size (square feet). See standard C.4 below for multiple family unit size.	1,000	1,000	1,000	800	450

 

   (C)   Standards:

      1.   Minimum lot width in RS, R-1 and R-2 Zone District along the arc of the front property line shall be 35 feet for cul-de-sac lots and 40 feet for knuckle lots.

      2.   Minimum building setback from the centerline of substandard streets shall be 55 feet for R-1 lots and 65 feet for RS lots.

      3.   A 1 hour or greater firewall, approved by the building official, can reduce the minimum distance between buildings to 5 feet, depending on the structure type.

      4.   Minimum multiple-family dwelling unit size is: a) studio, 450 square feet; b) 1 bedroom, 650 square feet; and c) 2 bedroom, 800 square feet, plus 120 square feet for each additional bedroom in excess of 2.

      5.   In an R-1 subdivision with 21 or more lots, lots can be reduced to 5,000 square feet, provided the average lot size for the entire subdivision is 6,000 square feet.

      6.   In the R-2 zone district, if single-family detached structures are proposed, the development shall include an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

   (D)   Additional Standards for Condominium, Townhouse and Apartment Developments:

      1.   Compliance: All condominium and condominium conversion projects shall comply with the provisions of section 6-11-5, “Condominiums and Condominium Conversions”, of this title.

      2.   Construction Plans: Any proposal for a condominium conversion shall include a set of original construction plans for the building as part of the initial application for conversion.

      3.   Inspections: For all condominium conversions, an on-site inspection shall be made by staff from building, engineering, fire and planning departments to determine whether the design criteria set forth in this section has been met. Such inspections shall be made after the initial application but prior to any approval of the primary entitlement.

      4.   Code Compliance: Condominium, townhouse and apartment developments shall comply with the latest city adopted California building code, California mechanical code, California plumbing code, California electrical code, California fire code, and all other applicable codes, ordinances and regulations in effect.

      5.   Separate Utility Services: Within for sale projects, including condominium conversions, separate utility services shall be provided to each dwelling unit.

      6.   Enclosed Exterior Storage Space: When carports are provided for a condominium, townhouse or apartment development, a minimum of two hundred sixty (260) cubic feet of enclosed exterior storage space shall be required for each carport.

      7.   Shock Mounting of Mechanical Equipment: All permanent mechanical equipment, such as motors, compressors, pumps and compactors, which is determined by the building official to be a source of structural vibration or structure-borne noise, shall be shock mounted with inertia blocks or bases and/or vibration isolators in a manner approved by the building official.

      8.   Masonry Wall Between Districts: Where a multiple-family dwelling, including incidental or required accessory uses, abuts property in an RS or R-1 zone district, a masonry wall six feet (6') in height shall be required along the property line between such use and the RS or R-1 zone district.

      9.   Greater Setbacks: The planning commission and/or city council may require a greater setback as part of a precise plan of design due to the size, width or length of a building and its relationship to a street or intersection of two (2) streets. In addition, a greater setback may be required to ensure compatibility with contiguous land uses.

         (a)   In the case of a dwelling structure designated with a patio above the first floor level, such patio shall be permitted to extend only a maximum of six feet (6') into the required side or rear yard setback area, provided the remaining distance between the patio and the property line is at least ten feet (10').

         (b)   The required side or rear yard setback area may be used for patio purposes.

         (c)   The front yard setback area, as well as the side yard setback area when adjacent to a street, shall not be used for parking. Vehicular access to designated parking areas for the property shall be limited to driveways, as defined in section 6-14-6 of this title.

   (E)   Vacant Building Registration: Vacant or abandoned residential buildings are subject to the vacant building registration requirements per section 6-11-40 of this title and title III, chapter 4.3 of this code. (Ord. 805-14, 7-1-2014; amd. Ord. 831-18, 3-20-2018; Ord. 846-22, 3-15-2022; Ord. 849-22, 12-6-2022)