Artesia City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 29
5 Medium Density Residential M-D-R Zone
§ 9-2.2950 Intent and Purpose.
The Medium Density Residential (M-D-R) Zone is established to provide for residential areas to be developed with single-family detached residential structures and attached duplexes on lots smaller than required in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone.
(Ord. 619, § 7)
§ 9-2.2951 Principal Uses Permitted.
§ 9-2.2951.1 Accessory Uses Permitted (M-D-R).
Premises in the Medium Density Residential (M-D-R) Zone may be used for, but shall not be limited to, the following accessory use provided that such use is established on the same lot or parcel of land and is incidental to, and does not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use:
(a)
Mobile Vending. Mobile vending, subject to approval of a temporary use permit pursuant to Article 40 of this chapter, may be conducted on property utilized by a public school, nonprofit organization or church or other place of religious worship, provided that the mobile vending is conducted as part of an event sponsored by the school, organization or institution.
(Ord. 13-795, § 10)
§ 9-2.2952 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits.
Premises in the Medium Density Residential (M-D-R) Zone may be used for the following purposes provided a conditional use permit has first been obtained pursuant to the provisions of Article 17 of this chapter.
(a)
Any use permitted as a conditionally permitted use in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone.
(Ord. 619, § 7; Ord. 19-875, § 13; Ord. 20-893, § 8)
§ 9-2.2953 Development Standards (M-D-R).
Premises in the Medium Density Residential (M-D-R) Zone shall be subject to the following development standards in addition to those standards set forth in Articles 6 through 15 of this chapter.
(a)
Required Lot Area. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a minimum lot area of not less than 3,800 square feet.
(b)
Lot Width. Except as otherwise provided in Article 8 of this chapter, each lot or parcel of land shall have a minimum lot width of not less than 45 feet.
(c)
Yards. Except as otherwise provided in Article 9 of this chapter the following yard requirements shall apply:
(1)
Front Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a front yard, or front yard setback, of not less than 14 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line, and must be landscaped, except for paved parking areas. Garages and parking areas facing the front lot line shall be located a minimum of 18 feet from the front lot line.
(2)
Side Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a side yard, or side yard setback, of not less than five feet in width as measured from the side lot line, except on the street side of a corner or reversed corner lot, which shall have a side yard of not less than eight feet. Garages and parking areas located on the street side of a corner or reversed corner lot shall be located a minimum of 18 feet from the side lot line.
(3)
Rear Yard. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a rear yard, or rear yard setback, of not less than 16 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line. Patio covers, trellises and arbors may encroach into the rear yard as provided in Subsection (j) of this section.
(d)
Height Limits. No lot or parcel of land shall have a building or structure in excess of two stories or 30 feet in height, whichever is less.
(e)
Lot Area Building Coverage. No more than 50% of the lot area of any lot or parcel of land shall be covered by roofed structure(s) of any kind, except as otherwise provided in Subsection (j) of this section.
(f)
Off-Street Parking. Each lot or parcel of land shall comply with the parking requirements set forth in Article 11 of this chapter, except that the following uses shall comply with the following requirements:
(1)
Principally permitted uses with four or fewer bedrooms or rooms that may be used as bedrooms shall provide two parking spaces in a garage; and
(2)
Principally permitted uses with more than four bedrooms or rooms that may be used as bedrooms shall provide three parking spaces in a garage.
For purposes of this Subsection (f), bedroom shall mean any room, other than a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room, that is at least 70 square feet in size, can be closed off from hallways or other rooms by way of doors, and is designed or reasonably suitable for use as sleeping quarters.
(g)
Outdoor Living Space. A minimum of 9% of the lot area of any lot or parcel of land shall be designed and designated for outdoor living and recreation. Landscaped or hardscaped areas in the rear yard area, unenclosed balconies, swimming pools and hot tubs, deck areas around swimming pools and hot tubs, and the area underneath a patio cover shall constitute outdoor living space, so long as the patio is unenclosed. Side yards may constitute outdoor living space if one dimension of the outdoor living space area is a minimum of 10 feet in length. Landscaped areas in the front yard area, off-street parking spaces, driveways and pedestrian accessways in the front of the main building shall not constitute outdoor living space.
(h)
Parking of Commercial Vehicles Prohibited. No vehicle which is registered for commercial purposes pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California and which exceeds three tons in unladen gross weight shall be parked or left standing on any part of any M-D-R Zone property in excess of 30 consecutive minutes unless actual loading or unloading of said vehicles is in progress on said property.
(i)
Signs. Each lot or parcel of land may have signs which are allowed within this zone pursuant to the provisions of Article 12 (Signs) of this chapter.
(j)
Patio Covers, and Similar Structures. Patio covers, and similar structures may encroach into the rear yard, subject to the following restrictions, limitations and standards:
(1)
Not more than 50% of the rear yard area may be occupied or covered with the patio cover or similar structure.
(2)
The ground area occupied or covered with the patio cover or similar structure shall not be counted toward the 50% lot area building coverage restriction if the roof of the structure is covered with a non-solid covering such as lattice or other non-solid material. If the roof of the structure is covered with a solid material or if the sides of the structure are enclosed, then the area occupied or covered by the structure shall be counted towards the lot area building coverage restriction.
(3)
No portion of the patio cover or similar structure, including any projections from the structure, shall be located closer than five feet from the side or rear property lines.
(4)
Patio covers or similar structures with solid roofs shall be constructed with the same roofing material as utilized on the main building. Patio covers or similar structures shall not be made of metal, plastic, fiberglass, canvas, nylon or glass.
(k)
Air Conditioner Unit(s). The installation, placement and location of air conditioner unit(s), including window, wall and rooftop units, shall comply with the following standards:
(1)
Window and wall air conditioning units shall not be located: (i) in or facing the front yard; or (ii) in or facing a side yard of a corner lot that is adjacent to a street.
(2)
Rooftop air conditioner units shall not be permitted unless: (i) located on the rear 50% portion of the roof and not on the front facing hip of the roof; and (ii) screened from public view from all sides with a screening structure which is designed to match the existing roof architecture, color and materials to the maximum extent practicable.
(l)
Landscape accessories, when located within the front or side yard setback shall not exceed three feet six inches when measured from the ground level and shall not encroach into or overhang the sidewalk or public right-of-way. Landscape accessories, when located in a front or side yard but outside of the front or side yard setback may not exceed six feet when measured from the ground level, unless reviewed and approved by the Planning Director or designee pursuant to administrative review and approval provisions of Section 9-2.1509 of this Code.
(Ord. 619, § 7; Ord. 668, § 10; Ord. 685, §§ 15-19; Ord. 07-724, § 9; Ord. 09-751, § 9; Ord. 12-781, § 13; Ord. 12-785, § 24)