Belvedere City Zoning Code
19.24 R-1
Zones
19.24.010 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-1 zones:
A. Single-family dwellings, including small employee housing, which shall be subject to the same standards as a single-family dwelling;
B. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units;
C. Accessory uses to single-family dwellings, including private garages, private greenhouses, guest houses and servants’ quarters; provided that no person shall use or maintain a single-family dwelling primarily to provide meeting or entertainment facilities;
D. The office of any profession in any dwelling when used solely by a resident in such dwelling; provided, that such office is not regularly or customarily used for treatment of patients or interviews with clients or customers, and no person who is not a resident of such dwelling shall be employed in such office;
E. Structures, facilities and uses relating to or convenient or necessary for any function of municipal government;
F. Transitional and supportive housing facilities;
G. Small residential or community care facilities serving six or fewer individuals;
H. Manufactured housing;
I. Congregate housing;
J. Small family day care. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2014-3 § 6, 2014; Ord. 2011-4 § 13, 2011; Ord. 2003-4 § 6, 2003; Ord. 90-4 § 3, 1990; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)
19.24.020 Uses permitted under permit.
The following uses are permitted in the R-1 zones with a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission:
A. Public buildings (except public buildings far schools, parks and playgrounds);
B. Occupancy of a single-family dwelling other than by a family, provided it is found that special circumstances or conditions affect the property, that deprivation of such use will cause unusual and extreme hardship, and that the granting of such use will not be detrimental to public welfare or injurious to other property in the neighborhood in which such property is situated;
C. Electric substations and other public utility facilities;
D. Instruction of students;
E. Large residential or community care facilities serving seven or more individuals;
F. Large family day care. (Ord. 2017-1 § 16, 2017; Ord. 2016-5 § 5, 2016; Ord. 2011-4 § 14, 2011; Ord. 2003-4 § 7, 2003; Ord. 90-4 § 4, 1990; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)
19.24.030 Prohibited uses.
19.24.040 Summary of development standards—R-1C zone (Corinthian Island).
The following summarizes the standards that shall apply to development in the R-1C zone. 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 | 7,500 square feet |
|---|---|---|
lot width | 65 foot average | |
lot frontage | 65 feet | |
Front yard setback NOTE: Please see Section 19.48.010 for additional conditions | 0 feet from the front property line, or 5 feet from the improved street line, whichever is more distant from the centerline of the paved street | |
Side yard setback | 5 feet | |
Rear yard setback | Abutting another lot | 20 feet |
Abutting a street or water | 10 feet | |
Setback for conditional use | 10 feet, or minimum for that yard, whichever is greater | |
Maximum lot coverage | 40 percent for structures | |
50 percent including uncovered decks | ||
Maximum floor area NOTE: See Section 19.52.120 for exception procedure. | For lots with areas less than or equal to 7,000 square feet | Ratio of .50 to lot area |
For lots with areas greater than 7,000 square feet | 3,500 square feet | |
Maximum height NOTE: See Section 19.56.060 for requirements regarding 36- foot exception. Maximum heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage. | 28 foot average | |
28 foot maximum, or 36 feet if slope at footprint is over 30 percent | ||
Off-street parking | 2 off-street spaces for each single-family dwelling | |
1 additional space for second unit | ||
(Ord. 92-8 § 2, 1992; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)
19.24.050 Summary of development standards—R-1L zone (Lagoon area).
The following summarizes the standards that shall apply to development in the R-1L zone. The full text of the requirements summarized here is located in Chapter 19.44 through 19.68 of this Title. In addition, all applicable structures must receive Design Review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.04 of the Belvedere Municipal Code. In the event of a discrepancy between the following chart and the Code section, the Code section shall prevail.
Minimum | lot size | 7,500 square feet |
|---|---|---|
lot width | 65 foot average | |
lot frontage | 65 feet | |
Front yard setback NOTE: For the full text of these requirements, see Sections 19.48.010, 19.48.060, and Chapter 19.56 (Height Limits). Maximum Height is only allowed if there is no significant view blockage. See Section 19.56.010. | Building less than 15 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line | 5 feet |
Building less than 25 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line | 10 feet | |
Building over 25 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line | 15 feet | |
Side yard setback | 5 feet | |
10 feet for second story | ||
Rear yard setback NOTE: See §19.48.170 for additional conditions | Abutting another lot | 20 feet |
Abutting a street or water | 15 feet | |
Abutting an alley or private way | 10 feet | |
Setback for conditional use | 10 feet, or minimum for that yard, whichever is greater | |
Maximum lot coverage NOTE: See Chapter 19.56 for maximum height limitations. Maximum heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage. | 40 percent for structures greater than 15 feet in height | |
50 percent for structures up to 15 feet in height | ||
Maximum floor area NOTE: See §19.52.120 for exception procedure. | For lots with areas less than or equal to 8,000 square feet | Ratio of .50 to lot area |
For lots with areas greater than 8,000 square feet | 4,000 square feet | |
Maximum height NOTE: See Chapter 19.56 for the full text of height limitations. Maximum heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage. | If a structure constitutes a “substantial improvement” under FEMA regulations, then the maximum Height is 22 feet as measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard. If a structure does not constitute a “substantial improvement” under FEMA regulations, then the maximum Height is 22 feet from Existing Grade. (See Section §19.56.040) | |
A bonus of one foot of additional Height may be allowed when an additional foot is added to the average second story setbacks to a maximum Height of 26 feet. If a structure constitutes a “substantial improvement” under FEMA regulations, then Height is measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus 1 foot of freeboard. (See §19.56.080) If a structure does not constitute a “substantial improvement” under FEMA regulations, then Height is measured from Existing Grade. In no event shall a structure be constructed to a Height above twenty-nine feet from Existing Grade as defined in Section 19.08.224. | ||
Off-street parking | 2 off-street spaces for each single-family dwelling | |
One additional space for second unit | ||
(Ord. 2019-1 § 5, 2019; Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit A, 2015; Ord. 92-8 § 3, 1992; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)
19.24.060 Summary of development standards—R-1W zone (West Shore Road Area).
The following summarizes the standards that shall apply to development in the R-1W zone. 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 | 7,500 square feet |
|---|---|---|
lot width | 65 foot average | |
lot frontage | 65 feet | |
Front yard setback NOTE: Please see Section 19.48.010 for additional conditions. | Building less than 15 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line | 5 feet |
Building less than 25 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line | 10 feet | |
Building over 25 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line | 15 feet | |
Side yard setback | 5 feet for first story | |
10 feet for second story | ||
Rear yard setback | Abutting another lot | 20 feet |
Abutting a street | 15 feet | |
Abutting water, an alley or water way | 10 feet | |
Setback for conditional use | 10 feet, or minimum for that yard, whichever is greater | |
Maximum lot coverage | 40 percent for structures greater than 15 feet in height | |
50 percent for structures up to 15 feet in height | ||
50 percent total including uncovered, outdoor decks | ||
Maximum floor area NOTE: See Section 19.52.120 for exception procedure. | For lots with areas less than or equal to 10,600 square feet | Ratio of .40 to lot area |
For lots with areas greater than 10,600 square feet | 4,240 square feet | |
Maximum height NOTE: Maximum heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage. | 22 feet | |
Up to 26 feet may be allowed—one foot of average side yard setback must be added to the minimum for each one foot of additional height | ||
Off-street parking | 2 off-street spaces for each single-family dwelling | |
One additional space for second unit | ||
(Ord. 92-8 § 4, 1992; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)
19.24.070 Design review required.
All new structures, and all exterior remodeling, alteration, addition or other construction, including retaining walls, swimming pools, fences and the like, shall be subject to the design review process as required in Title 20 of this Code. (Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)