Belvedere City Zoning Code

19.28 R-2

Zone

19.28.010 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 zone:

A. All uses and accessory uses permitted in the R-1 and R-15 zones, subject to the same requirements and regulations provided in Chapters 19.24 and 19.26 for the R-1 and R-15 zones;

B. Two-family dwellings;

C. Accessory uses necessary to any of the above uses, and accessory buildings located on the same lot;

D. Structures, facilities and uses relating to or convenient or necessary for any function of municipal government;

E. Transitional and supportive housing facilities. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2014-3 § 8, 2014; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

19.28.020 Uses permitted under permit.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 zone with a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission:

A. Public buildings, parks and playgrounds;

B. Electric substations and other public utility facilities.

C. Large residential or community care facilities serving seven or more individuals;

D. Large family day care. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2011-4 § 17, 2011; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

19.28.030 Prohibited uses.

The following uses are prohibited in the R-2 zone: All uses not specified in Sections 19.28.010 or 19.28.020, specifically including, but not limited to, any business, boarding house, rooming house, apartment court, apartment house, church, club building, hotel, rental office, roof decks, or any other use. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

19.28.040 Development standards.

The following standards apply to construction within the R-2 zone. The full text of the requirements summarized here are located in Chapters 19.44 through 19.68. In addition, all applicable structures must receive design review approval pursuant to Chapter 20.04. In the event of a discrepancy between the following chart and the code section, the code section shall prevail.

Minimum	Lot size	6,000 square feet
	Lot width	60 foot average
	Lot frontage	60 feet
Density	Units per net acre	5—20 units (as per General Plan designation, medium density MFR)
Front yard setback NOTE: For the full text of these requirements, please 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 Chapter 19.56.	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 NOTE: See §19.48.145 and Chapter 19.56 (Height Limits). Maximum Heights are only allowed if there is no significant view blockage.	For buildings 15 feet or less in height	5 feet
	For buildings 16—25 feet high	10 feet
	For buildings over 25 feet high	15 feet; one foot of setback is required for every foot of height over 15 feet
Rear yard setback NOTE: See §19.48.170 for additional comments	Abutting another lot	20 feet
	Abutting a street	15 feet
	Abutting an alley or private way	15 feet
	Abutting water	20 feet
Setbacks for conditional use	10 feet, or minimum for that yard, whichever is greater
Maximum lot coverage	Structures, excluding uncovered decks, etc.	40 percent (increases to 50 percent if adjacent to open water)
Maximum lot coverage	Total coverage	60 percent
Maximum height NOTE: See Chapter 19.56 for the full text of Height limitations requirements. Maximum Heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage.	22 feet as measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard. (See §19.56.040)
	Up to 26 feet as measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard may be allowed only as follows: A bonus of one foot of additional height may be allowed when an additional foot is added to the second story setbacks, to a maximum height of 26 BFE+1 and no structure may exceed a maximum height of 29 feet from Existing Grade as defined in §19.08.224. (See §19.56.090)
Usable open space	300 square feet/unit/public
Usable open space	450 square feet/unit/private
Off-street parking	2 spaces per unit, with a minimum of 4 units. Must be on the same lot as main building.

For all applicable regulations concerning the determination and measurement of slope, height, setbacks, and other development standards, see Chapters 19.44 through 19.68. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2015-3 Exhibit B, 2015; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

19.28.050 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.)

Belvedere City Zoning Code

19.28 R-2

Zone

19.28.010 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 zone:

A. All uses and accessory uses permitted in the R-1 and R-15 zones, subject to the same requirements and regulations provided in Chapters 19.24 and 19.26 for the R-1 and R-15 zones;

B. Two-family dwellings;

C. Accessory uses necessary to any of the above uses, and accessory buildings located on the same lot;

D. Structures, facilities and uses relating to or convenient or necessary for any function of municipal government;

E. Transitional and supportive housing facilities. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2014-3 § 8, 2014; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

19.28.020 Uses permitted under permit.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 zone with a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission:

A. Public buildings, parks and playgrounds;

B. Electric substations and other public utility facilities.

C. Large residential or community care facilities serving seven or more individuals;

D. Large family day care. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2011-4 § 17, 2011; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

19.28.030 Prohibited uses.

19.28.040 Development standards.

Minimum	Lot size	6,000 square feet
	Lot width	60 foot average
	Lot frontage	60 feet
Density	Units per net acre	5—20 units (as per General Plan designation, medium density MFR)
Front yard setback NOTE: For the full text of these requirements, please 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 Chapter 19.56.	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 NOTE: See §19.48.145 and Chapter 19.56 (Height Limits). Maximum Heights are only allowed if there is no significant view blockage.	For buildings 15 feet or less in height	5 feet
	For buildings 16—25 feet high	10 feet
	For buildings over 25 feet high	15 feet; one foot of setback is required for every foot of height over 15 feet
Rear yard setback NOTE: See §19.48.170 for additional comments	Abutting another lot	20 feet
	Abutting a street	15 feet
	Abutting an alley or private way	15 feet
	Abutting water	20 feet
Setbacks for conditional use	10 feet, or minimum for that yard, whichever is greater
Maximum lot coverage	Structures, excluding uncovered decks, etc.	40 percent (increases to 50 percent if adjacent to open water)
Maximum lot coverage	Total coverage	60 percent
Maximum height NOTE: See Chapter 19.56 for the full text of Height limitations requirements. Maximum Heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage.	22 feet as measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard. (See §19.56.040)
	Up to 26 feet as measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard may be allowed only as follows: A bonus of one foot of additional height may be allowed when an additional foot is added to the second story setbacks, to a maximum height of 26 BFE+1 and no structure may exceed a maximum height of 29 feet from Existing Grade as defined in §19.08.224. (See §19.56.090)
Usable open space	300 square feet/unit/public
Usable open space	450 square feet/unit/private
Off-street parking	2 spaces per unit, with a minimum of 4 units. Must be on the same lot as main building.

19.28.050 Design review required.

Belvedere City Zoning Code

19.28 R-2

Zone

19.28.010 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 zone:

A. All uses and accessory uses permitted in the R-1 and R-15 zones, subject to the same requirements and regulations provided in Chapters 19.24 and 19.26 for the R-1 and R-15 zones;

B. Two-family dwellings;

C. Accessory uses necessary to any of the above uses, and accessory buildings located on the same lot;

D. Structures, facilities and uses relating to or convenient or necessary for any function of municipal government;

E. Transitional and supportive housing facilities. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2014-3 § 8, 2014; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

19.28.020 Uses permitted under permit.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 zone with a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission:

A. Public buildings, parks and playgrounds;

B. Electric substations and other public utility facilities.

C. Large residential or community care facilities serving seven or more individuals;

D. Large family day care. (Ord. 2024-01 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2011-4 § 17, 2011; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)

19.28.030 Prohibited uses.

19.28.040 Development standards.

Minimum	Lot size	6,000 square feet
	Lot width	60 foot average
	Lot frontage	60 feet
Density	Units per net acre	5—20 units (as per General Plan designation, medium density MFR)
Front yard setback NOTE: For the full text of these requirements, please 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 Chapter 19.56.	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 NOTE: See §19.48.145 and Chapter 19.56 (Height Limits). Maximum Heights are only allowed if there is no significant view blockage.	For buildings 15 feet or less in height	5 feet
	For buildings 16—25 feet high	10 feet
	For buildings over 25 feet high	15 feet; one foot of setback is required for every foot of height over 15 feet
Rear yard setback NOTE: See §19.48.170 for additional comments	Abutting another lot	20 feet
	Abutting a street	15 feet
	Abutting an alley or private way	15 feet
	Abutting water	20 feet
Setbacks for conditional use	10 feet, or minimum for that yard, whichever is greater
Maximum lot coverage	Structures, excluding uncovered decks, etc.	40 percent (increases to 50 percent if adjacent to open water)
Maximum lot coverage	Total coverage	60 percent
Maximum height NOTE: See Chapter 19.56 for the full text of Height limitations requirements. Maximum Heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage.	22 feet as measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard. (See §19.56.040)
	Up to 26 feet as measured from the highest point of the structure (excluding chimneys) to Base Flood Elevation plus one foot of freeboard may be allowed only as follows: A bonus of one foot of additional height may be allowed when an additional foot is added to the second story setbacks, to a maximum height of 26 BFE+1 and no structure may exceed a maximum height of 29 feet from Existing Grade as defined in §19.08.224. (See §19.56.090)
Usable open space	300 square feet/unit/public
Usable open space	450 square feet/unit/private
Off-street parking	2 spaces per unit, with a minimum of 4 units. Must be on the same lot as main building.