In addition to the objectives set forth in Section 17.01.030, the R-2 residential district (hereinafter referred to as the "R-2 district") is included in the Zoning Ordinance to achieve the following purposes:

A.

To provide a district for single-family, duplex, and low density multiple family dwellings.

B.

To ensure that new residential development is compatible with the existing development and reflects the diversity of the community.

C.

To ensure adequate light, air, space, fire safety, quiet, and privacy for residential uses.

D.

To implement and promote the goals and policies of the general plan so as to guide and manage residential development in the city in accordance with such plan.

(Ord. 463 § 7(part), 2002).

The following permitted uses shall be allowed in the R-2 district:

A.

Single-family dwellings.

B.

Duplexes.

C.

Multiple family dwellings containing not more than six (6) dwelling units.

D.

Dwelling groups.

E.

Accessory structures and uses incidental to a permitted use, including personal cultivation of cannabis in compliance with Title 8, Chapter 8.12.

F.

Home occupations, conducted in accordance with the regulations prescribed in Chapter 17.44 of this title.

G.

Small family day care homes.

H.

Large family day care homes.

I.

Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, in accordance with Chapter 17.43 of this title.

(Ord. 463 § 7(part), 2002; Ord. No. 575, § 3, 12-3-12; Ord. No. 617, § 10, 9-7-17; Ord. No. 626, § 2, 5-17-18; Ord. No. 653, § 10, 10-15-20; Ord. No. 665, § 3, 11-4-21)

The following conditional uses may be allowed in the R-2 district, upon the granting of a use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.40 of this title:

A.

Cultural facilities.

B.

Day care centers.

C.

Educational facilities.

D.

Group care homes.

E.

Mobile home parks.

F.

Multiple family dwellings containing seven (7) or more dwelling units.

G.

Meeting halls;

H.

Places of worship.

(Ord. 463 § 7(part), 2002; Ord. No. 575, § 4, 12-3-12; Ord. No. 665, § 3, 11-4-21)

The following development regulations shall apply to any lot in the R-2 district:

A.

Lot Area.

1.

The minimum area of any lot shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this Section 17.08.040.

2.

A single-family dwelling may be constructed on a lot of record with an area of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet, subject to the provisions of this chapter and the limitations set forth in Section 17.32.100.

3.

Notwithstanding the minimum lot area in paragraph 1 of this subsection A, pursuant to state law, a housing development project of three (3) units, proposed on an existing legal lot of record, shall not be denied solely on the basis that the lot area of that lot does not meet the minimum lot area in paragraph 1.

B.

Density of Development. The minimum lot area for each dwelling unit on the site shall be two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet; provided, however, a lot having an area of four thousand nine hundred fifty (4,950) square feet or greater shall be considered conforming for a development density of two (2) units, and further provided that pursuant to state law, a housing development project of three (3) units proposed on an existing legal lot of record shall not be denied solely on the basis that the lot area of that lot does not meet the minimum lot area for each dwelling unit.

C.

Lot Dimensions. The minimum dimensions for any new lot shall be as follows:

D.

Setbacks. The minimum required setbacks for any lot, except as provided in Section 17.32.070, shall be as follows:

1.

Front Setback: Fifteen (15) feet, with the following exceptions:

a.

Where the lot has a slope of fifteen percent (15%) or greater, the minimum front setback may be reduced to ten (10) feet.

b.

Where fifty percent (50%) or more of the lots of record in a block have been improved with single-family dwellings, the minimum front setback may be the average distance of the front outside wall of the single-family structures from the front lot line, if less than fifteen (15) feet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum front setback for garages or carports shall be ten (10) feet, except where a lesser distance is determined by the city engineer to be safe in terms of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

2.

Side Setback: Five (5) feet, with the exception that a lot having a width of less than fifty (50) feet may have a side setback reduced to ten percent (10%) of the lot width, but in no event less than three (3) feet or the minimum setback required by the Uniform Building Code, whichever is greater. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum side setback for garages, or carports accessed from a street or alley along that side of the lot shall be ten (10) feet, except where a lesser distance is determined by the city engineer to be safe in terms of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

3.

Rear Setback: Ten (10) feet.

E.

Lot Coverage. The maximum coverage by all structures on any lot shall be fifty percent (50%); except that, pursuant to state law, the maximum lot coverage shall not preclude a housing development project of at least three (3) units but not more than ten (10) units, if exceeding the maximum coverage is required to allow for development up to the floor area ratio maximum, as that ratio is determined by the building official; in such instance, no variance shall be required in order for the lot to exceed the maximum coverage.

F.

Floor Area Ratio. The maximum floor area ratio for all buildings on a lot shall be as follows:

1.

Single family dwellings, duplexes and two-unit dwelling groups shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 0.72, with the following exceptions:

a.

In the case of single-family dwellings, where the size of the lot is three thousand seven hundred (3,700) square feet or less, one covered parking space designed to accommodate a full-size automobile shall be excluded from the calculation of floor area ratio; provided, however, such exclusion shall not exceed a total area of two hundred (200) square feet.

b.

In the case of duplexes and two-unit dwelling groups, the area of all covered parking spaces required to be provided for the site shall be excluded from the calculation of floor area ratio; provided, however, such exclusion shall not exceed a total area of four hundred (400) square feet per unit.

2.

Multiple-family development shall have the following maximum floor area ratios:

a.

Developments of three (3) to seven (7) units shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0.

b.

Developments of eight (8) to ten (10) units shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 1.25.

c.

Developments of eleven (11) units or more shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 0.72; except that the area of all covered parking spaces required to be provided for the site shall be excluded from the calculation of floor area ratio; provided, however, such exclusion shall not exceed a total area of four hundred (400) square feet per unit.

G.

Height of Structures.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 2 of this subsection G and in Section 17.32.060, the maximum height of any structure shall be thirty-six (36) feet.

2.

For a distance of fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line, the height of any structure shall not exceed twenty (20) feet as measured from finish grade; provided, however, garages and carports may be constructed to a height of fifteen (15) feet above the elevation of the center of the adjacent street when permitted by Section 17.32.070 of this title. On a downslope lot, a garage or carport in compliance with this subsection may exceed a height of thirty-six (36) feet, and the height of any permitted living area underneath the garage or carport shall not exceed thirty-six (36) feet from finish grade.

H.

Articulation Requirements. Unless exempted, outside walls that are greater in size than twenty (20) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in height shall have a cumulative area of articulation as follows:

1.

Front Outside Wall: Thirty percent (30%) articulation.

2.

Side Outside Walls:

a.

Interior Side Outside Wall: No articulation requirement.

b.

Exterior Side Outside Wall: Where the structure is located on a lot having an average width of forty (40) feet or greater, the articulation requirement for the exterior side outside wall shall be twenty percent (20%). No articulation shall be required for the exterior side outside wall of structures located on lots having an average width of less than forty (40) feet.

3.

Rear Outside Wall: Thirty percent (30%) articulation.

4.

Exemptions: Single-story two (2) car garages and accessory structures not exceeding a floor area of one hundred twenty (120) square feet shall be exempted from all articulation requirements.

I.

Landscaping Requirements.

1.

Front Setback. A minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the front setback area shall be landscaped where the lot has a front lot line of thirty (30) feet or greater.

2.

Downslope Lots. The rear of any newly constructed main structure on a downslope lot shall be screened with trees and shrubs in accordance with a landscape plan approved by the planning director.

3.

Irrigated Landscapes. New and rehabilitated, irrigated landscapes are subject to the provisions of the water conservation in landscaping ordinance (refer to Chapter 15.70) or the latest state provisions, whichever is more effective in conserving water.

J.

Nonconforming Residential Structures and Uses. Nonconforming residential structures and nonconforming residential uses, as defined in Section 17.02.560, may be repaired, restored, reconstructed, enlarged or expanded in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 17.38 and 17.34 of this title.

K.

Recycling Area Requirements:

1.

Adequate, accessible and convenient areas for depositing, collecting and loading recyclable materials in receptacles shall be provided. The area shall be located and fully enclosed so as to adequately protect neighboring uses from adverse impacts such as noise, odor, vectors, wind-blown litter or glare. The area shall be designed to prevent storm water run-on to the area and runoff from the area, and roofs shall be designed to drain away from neighboring properties. A sign clearly identifying all recycling and solid waste collection and loading areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of direct access to the area.

2.

This requirement shall apply to all new residential buildings having five (5) or more living units, institutional buildings and city facilities (including buildings, structures, and outdoor recreation areas owned by the city) where solid waste is collected and loaded. This requirement shall also apply to such existing developments for which building permit applications are submitted within a twelve-month period collectively adding thirty percent (30%) or more to the existing floor area of the development project.

(Ord. 485 § 2, 2004; Ord. 463 § 7(part), 2002).

(Ord. No. 548, § 2, 11-1-10; Ord. NO. 556, § 7, 2-22-11; Ord. No. 576, § 2, 5-19-16; Ord. No. 607, § 3, 4-7-16; Ord. No. 653, § 11, 10-15-20; Ord. No. 695, § 1, 4-17-25)

A design permit issued pursuant to Chapter 17.42 of this title shall be required for every main structure to be constructed on a lot within an R-2 district, with the exception of single-family dwellings and duplexes.

(Ord. 463 § 7(part), 2002).

All uses in the R-2 district shall comply with the parking regulations set forth in Chapter 17.34 of this title.

(Ord. 463 § 7(part), 2002).

All advertising signs in the R-2 district shall comply with the sign regulations set forth in Chapter 17.36 of this title.

(Ord. 463 § 7(part), 2002).