The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in the R-4 multiple family dwelling zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

(Ord. 51 §601, 1965).

Uses permitted in an R-4 zone are as follows:

A.

Multiple family residential development with a minimum development of twenty-one (21) units per acre and a maximum development of thirty (30) units per acre proposed in compliance with chapter 17.72, multiple family residential design review, shall be subject to chapter 17.055, multiple family residential design review ministerial permit.

B.

Multiple family residential development with a minimum development of twenty-one (21) units per acre and a maximum development of thirty (30) units per acre that is not in compliance with chapter 17.72, multiple family residential design review, shall be subject to chapter 17.05, uses permitted subject to administrative approval, and chapter 17.60, site development permit, and upon meeting the development criteria contained in chapter 17.70, site development standards;

C.

The accessory buildings, uses, and structures in support of multiple family development or necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land or such accessory buildings, uses, and structures may be on a separate lot or parcel and where such use provides amenities and or service, such as play grounds, neighborhood community facilities, electrical charging facilities, and other uses as may be determined by the city planner; and

D.

Home occupation permits subject to approval per section 17.50.160, home occupation permits.

(Ord. 51 §602, 1965).

(Ord. No. 456, § 16, 2-26-2019; Ord. No. 2023-485, § 5, 7-25-2023)

A.

Other uses may be permitted as authorized by the Arvin Municipal Code where equal to, or greater, land area is provided to replace and/or meet a residential development of twenty-one (21) units per acre concurrent to or prior to development of the other use.

B.

Other uses permitted subject to administrative permit, site development permit and/or conditional use permit, subject to this subsection, shall mean:

1.

Uses designated in chapter 17.05 (uses permitted subject to administrative approval);

2.

Uses designated in section 17.56.030 (conditional use permits - permitted uses - any zone) and 17.56.040 (conditional use permits - permitted uses - specific zone);

3.

Residential care facilities with seven (7) or more persons will be allowed with administrative approval (conditional use).

4.

Group dwellings; multiple family dwellings and apartment houses; churches, schools, elementary, or high; day nurseries; nursery schools; boardinghouses and rooming-houses; institutions of educational, philanthropic or eleemosynary nature; lodge halls; and private clubs, except clubs the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business.

(Ord. 235 (part), 1989; Ord. 182 Exhibit A (9), 1982).

(Ord. No. 397, 8-2-2011; Ord. No. 456, § 4(Exh. A, § 17), 2-26-2019; Ord. No. 2023-485, § 5, 7-25-2023)

The maximum height for buildings in an R-4 zone shall be five (5) stories and not to exceed fifty (50) feet.

(Ord. 51 §603, 1965).

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 5, 7-25-2023)

A.

In the R-4 zone, there shall be a front yard of not less than ten (10) feet.

B.

In the R-4 zone, the front yard shall be measured from the front property line except that where there is an official plan line or a future street line the front yard shall be measured from such official plan line or future street line; provided, however, that along any secondary highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required, and along any major highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of fifty-five (55) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required.

(Ord. 51 §604, 1965).

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 5, 7-25-2023)

In the R-4 zone, there shall be a side yard on each side of a main building of not less than five (5) feet, except that on the street side of corner lots there shall be a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet.

(Ord. 51 §605, 1965).

In the R-4 zone, there shall be a rear yard behind every main building of not less than fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. 51 §606, 1965).

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 5, 7-25-2023)

In the R-4 zone no more than seventy percent (70%) of any lot shall be covered by buildings or structures.

(Ord. 51 §607, 1965).

(Ord. No. 456, § 4(Exh. A, § 18), 2-26-2019; Ord. No. 2023-485, § 5, 7-25-2023)

In the R-4 zone the minimum lot size shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet.

A.

Existing lots that do not meet the minimum lot size requirements shall be allowed to develop permitted residential uses subject to density requirements.

(Ord. No. 485, § 5, 7-25-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 485, § 5, adopted July 25, 2023, renumbered the former § 17.14.080 as § 17.14.090 and enacted a new § 17.14.080 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.

A.

In the R-4 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of ten (10) feet between buildings used for dwelling purposes.

B.

In the R-4 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between a building used for dwelling purposes and an accessory building.

C.

In the R-4 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between accessory buildings.

(Ord. 160 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 51 §608, 1965).

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 5, 7-25-2023)

Editor's note— Formerly § 17.14.080.

A.

Objectives:

1.

The purpose of this section is to establish a process for reviewing rezone applications that propose to create new R-4 zoned property and ensure that new multiple family residential uses are not overly burdened by environmental and health hazards. The requirements outlined below do not preclude any other regulations to mitigate hazards on new and existing development as contained in this ordinance.

B.

Location requirements.

1.

Proposed rezones to the R-4 zone district shall be subject to additional review and analysis to ensure that the location of multiple family residential developments meet the objectives of this ordinance on the following sites:

a.

Properties with existing or abandoned oil wells.

b.

Properties within three hundred (300) feet of an existing heavy industrial use or properties planned or zoned for heavy industrial uses.

c.

Properties within one thousand (1,000) feet of hazardous industrial facilities as defined by the California Air Resources Board.

d.

Properties adjacent to principal arterials as designated in the circulation element of the general plan, unless sufficient noise mitigation and other air quality related buffers are provided for proposed projects on these properties or, the habitable space is at least 30-feet from the closest travel lane. These required development standards shall be implemented through a covenant that runs with the land at the time of approval of the rezone application.

e.

Properties located more than one (1) mile from essential services including jobs, transit, shopping, schools, healthcare facilities, and other needed facilities (existing or planned non-residential uses).

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 5, 7-25-2023)