Belvedere City Zoning Code
19.20 R
Zone
19.20.010 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R zone:
A. Any public or private recreational use, including any beach, park, playground, boardwalk, esplanade, open walk, path, pier, wharf or other facilities for boats; provided, however, that construction of any new structure, or alteration, extension, enlargement or movement of any existing structure, shall only be permitted if authorized by the use permit specifically mentioned in Section 19.20.020;
B. All uses permitted in the O zone.
C. Emergency housing for up to three beds and emergency shelters. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2011-4 § 21, 2011; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)
19.20.020 Uses permitted under permit.
The following uses are permitted in the R zone with a use permit from the Planning Commission:
A. New construction, or alteration, enlargement, extension, or moving of any building or other structure for any use relevant to any use described in Section 19.20.010 of this Chapter, which use permit shall specify in each case the permitted lot coverage, setback, yard and height requirements therefor;
B. Electric substations and other public utility facilities;
C. Public buildings, parks and playgrounds;
D. Club buildings. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)
19.20.030 Prohibited uses.
19.20.035 Summary of development standards—R zone.
The following summarizes the standards that shall apply to development in the R zone for emergency housing. For all regulations concerning the determination and measurement of slope, height, setbacks, floor area ratio and other development standards, see Chapters 19.44 through 19.68 of this Title.
Minimum | lot size | 6,000 square feet |
lot width | 60 foot average | |
lot frontage | 60 feet | |
Lot area/unit | 3 or fewer beds | 4,000 square feet |
Front yard setback | Building less than 15 feet high within first 40 feet from front property line | 5 feet |
Building less than 25 feet high within first 40 feet | 10 feet | |
Building over 25 feet high within first 40 feet | 15 feet | |
Side yard setback | For buildings 15 feet high or less in height | 5 feet |
For buildings 16-25 feet high | 10 feet | |
For buildings over 25 feet high | 15 feet | |
Rear yard setback | Abutting another lot | 20 feet |
Abutting a street | 15 feet | |
Abutting water, an alley or private way | 10 feet | |
Maximum lot coverage | 40 percent | |
Maximum Height | 28 feet | |
Usable open space | 300 square feet/unit/public | |
450 square feet/unit/private | ||
Off-street parking | One parking space per bed. | |
Maximum number of beds or persons to be served nightly | 3 | |
Siting | No emergency housing may be built on an inundated parcel or any parcel which is partially inundated by water. | |
(Ord. 2011-4 § 22, 2011.)
19.20.040 Design review required.
All new structures, and all exterior remodeling, alteration, addition or other construction, including retaining walls, swimming pools, or fences or barriers of any kind and the like shall be subject to the Design Review process as required in Title 20 of this Code. (Ord. 2018-7 § 3, 2018; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)
19.20.050 Additional development and operating standards for emergency housing and emergency shelters.
A. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.
B. At least two parking spaces shall be provided to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter. Additional spaces may be required under Section 19.68.020, and common or shared parking with other uses on the site may be approved. The City shall not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone.
C. The size and location of exterior and interior on-site waiting and client intake areas shall be identified on the application.
D. The operator shall provide twenty-four-hour on-site management and security when the shelter is being used.
E. Full-shielded security lighting shall be provided at entrances and in parking areas. This lighting shall be controlled by motion sensors and turned off when the shelter is not occupied. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024.)