The intent and purpose of this chapter is to provide a low (M-R), medium (M-R-M), and high density (M-R-H) multiple family residential districts designed to provide as much compatibility as possible with nearby single family residential zoning and to provide affordable housing opportunities.

All land within any of the multiple family residential districts (map symbols M-R, M-R-M, and M-R-H) may be used for any of the uses described in, and under the regulations of, this chapter.

The principal permitted uses in the multiple family residential districts shall be as follows:

A.

Duplex, triplex, townhouses, apartments and other multifamily structures meeting and not exceeding the density limits set by the applicable General Plan Land Use Designation, and the accessory structures and uses normally auxiliary or ancillary to those multifamily residences;

B.

Supportive housing and transitional housing;

C.

Single family dwelling units only with a Conditional Use Permit (See Section 17.60.030.B.5).

D.

Employee housing providing accommodations for six (6) or fewer employees, provided that a conditional use permit is obtained. Such permit shall be reviewed and issued under the same procedures and in the same manner as that permit issued for single family dwelling units (See Section 17.60.030.B.5).

E.

Parolee homes only with a Conditional Use Permit (See Section 17.60.030.B.7).

(Ord. 463, 2016; Ord. 466, 2016; Ord 483, § 5, 2018; Ord. 501, Exh. A, 1-16-2024)

The minimum requirements in Sections 17.20.060 through 17.20.160 shall be observed in the multiple family residential districts; however, no maximum lot coverage, minimum lot width, minimum lot depth, minimum setback or minimum open area requirement specified therein may require a development in the M-R-M or M-R-H district to have fewer than sixteen (16) units.

(Ord. 501, Exh. A, 1-16-2024)

Any duplex, triplex, townhouse, apartment, or other multiple family building permitted in multiple family residential districts shall be erected or placed on a lot in accordance with the lot area per unit standards described below:

A.

In the M-R District, no fewer than three thousand (3,000) square feet of land shall be provided for each dwelling unit;

B.

In the M-R-M district, no more than four thousand four hundred (4,400) square feet and no fewer than two thousand one hundred (2,100) square feet shall be provided for each dwelling unit; and

C.

In the M-R-H district, no more than two thousand one hundred (2,100) square feet and no fewer than one thousand four hundred fifty (1,450) square feet shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a minimum of one thousand (1,000) square feet may be provided for each dwelling unit if all of the units in the development are affordable to low income households as defined in Health and Safety Code section 50079.5.

(Ord. 501, Exh. A, 1-16-2024)

No duplex, triplex, townhouse, apartment, or other multiple family building permitted in multiple family residential districts shall be erected or placed on a lot less than as follows:

A.

M-R, sixty (60) feet in average width;

B.

M-R-M, sixty (60) feet in average width; and

C.

M-R-H, ninety (90) feet in average width.

No duplex, triplex, townhouse, apartment, or other multiple family building, or other multiple family residential districts shall be erected or placed on a lot less than as follows:

A.

M-R, ninety (90) feet in average width;

B.

M-R-M, ninety (90) feet in average width; and

C.

M-R-H, ninety (90) feet in average width.

No duplex, triplex, townhouse, apartment, or other multiple family building permitted in the multiple family residential districts shall exceed as follows:

A.

M-R, thirty-five (35) feet in height.

B.

M-R-M, thirty-five (35) feet in height.

C.

M-R-H, forty (40) feet in height, except shall be thirty-five (35) feet in height for that portion within fifty (50) feet of an abutting single family residential district.

(Ord. 501, Exh. A, 1-16-2024)

The front setback in the multiple family residential districts shall be twenty (20) feet.

The interior side setback in multiple family residential districts shall be ten (10) feet.

(Ord. 501, Exh. A, 1-16-2024)

The exterior side setback on corner lots in multiple family residential districts shall be twenty (20) feet.

The rear setback in the M-R multiple family residential districts shall be fifteen (15) feet for any principal building.

Notwithstanding the distance calculated in accordance with the above setbacks, the minimum setback of the principal building from a property line shall be fifteen (15) feet.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.37 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations).

No buildings or structures permitted in multiple family residential districts shall cover more than as follows:

A.

M-R, forty percent (40%) of the lot area;

B.

M-R-M, fifty percent (50%) of the lot area; and

C.

M-R-H, sixty-five percent (65%) of the lot area.

(Ord. 52 Ch. II § 6(d)(9), 1968)

Twenty percent (20%) of the lot area shall not be occupied by buildings, structures, or pavement, but shall be landscaped. Seventy-five percent (75%) of this twenty percent (20%) (open space) shall be planted and maintained with growing plants consisting of a combination of groundcover, shrubs and shading trees.

(Ord. 501, Exh. A, 1-16-2024)

Each building or structure shall be located at least ten (10) feet from every other building or structure on-site, except that covered walkways between buildings or structures may be permitted. A covered walkway shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height, nor more than fifty percent (50%) of the side of the structure shall be enclosed with any material other than that necessary for roof supports, and the walkway shall not be more than ten (10) feet wide.

(Ord. 440, 2012; Ord. 501, Exh. A, 1-16-2024)