A.   The RM district is intended primarily for the development of multi-family residential structures at densities consistent with the policies of the general plan as follows:

      1.   The RM-2.5 district is intended to serve general plan land use classifications of medium density and high density, and particularly within older single-family districts where vacant property has been bypassed because of excessive size, irregular shape, or difficulty in providing public access.

      2.   The RM-1.5 district is intended to serve the general plan land use classification of high density on lots in excess of six thousand (6,000) square feet throughout the city, including passed over lots where appropriate because of size and location proximate to commercial uses and not intruding on surrounding one-family uses.

      3.   To encourage development of vacant or underutilized land within the city.

      4.   Manage the rate of urban expansion at a level which does not exceed the capacity of the city to provide the necessary levels of community services and facilities.

      5.   To establish community design guidelines for new development and revitalization projects that reflect high standards of community development, appearance and image.

   B.   The keeping, breeding, and raising of farm animals including, horses, cows, chickens, turkeys, swine, pigs, goats, doves, pigeons, and aviary structures is not allowed in the residential district. The RA or A district may allow such activities pursuant to the requirements in those sections.

      1.   Such existing uses and activities are considered preexisting nonconforming uses as of the date this ordinance is first adopted, and such uses may remain, so long as they are not expanded, for a period of ten (10) years from the effective date hereof. Such uses shall be abated pursuant to chapter 17 of this title, unless they become a public nuisance in which case they shall be immediately discontinued.

   C.   Performance standards are hereby established by this chapter for rezoning of a lot(s) for multi-family residential development when initiated by property owners. Rezoning of a lot(s) is considered by the city as initiating a commitment to develop multi-family dwellings and not a land speculation act. The city reserves the right to initiate action to rezone the subject land to the original zone at the end of a two (2) year period after the rezone has become effective if the property owner has not taken official action to obtain a building permit from the city for the construction of a multi-family project. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

   A.   A one-family residential dwelling.

   B.   Multi-family dwellings under five (5) units.

   C.   Raising of fruit and nut trees, vines, vegetables and horticultural specialties on a noncommercial basis as an incidental use to a one-family dwelling.

   D.   Swimming pools for either individual, family or community uses on a noncommercial basis, fenced in accordance with subsection 11-8-5D of this title.

   E.   Accessory structures and uses located on the same site as, and incidental to, a permitted use.

   F.   The keeping of domestic household animals in accordance with subsection 11-7-2C of this title.

   G.   The following additional uses are permitted under this section, so long as the use serves six (6) or fewer persons and is licensed by the state or county as a provider of the following uses:

      1.   Care facility for the developmentally disabled.

      2.   Community care facility for the elderly.

      3.   Residential care facility for the elderly.

      4.   Drug and alcohol recovery facility.

      5.   Homes for mentally disordered, handicapped persons and neglected children.

      6.   Employee housing as defined by California Health and Safety Code section 17021.

      7.   Family daycare homes for children which do not qualify as "small family daycare homes" under subsection H of this section.

   H.   Small family daycare homes shall be considered a residential use of the property and shall not be considered a change in occupancy for purposes of local building codes. Unless otherwise determined by California's Health and Safety Code, the maximum number of children permitted in a small family daycare under this subsection shall be eight (8).

   I.   Allow a parking lot for a downtown commercial motel/hotel use on a multi-family residentially zoned parcel that is across the alley from the proposed project. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997; amd. Ord. 550, 12-5-2000; Ord. 581, 3-23-2005; Ord. 594, 5-21-2007)

   A.   Enclosed temporary construction materials storage yards required in connection with the development of a subdivision, temporary subdivision sales offices and signs, and model home display areas in accordance with the regulations prescribed in chapter 16, "Sign Regulations", of this title.

   B.   Gas and electric transmission lines, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 18 of this title, electrical distribution substations, gas regulator stations, communications equipment buildings, public service pumping station, and elevated pressure tanks.

   C.   Garden structures in accordance with the provisions of subsection 11-8-10C2 of this title.

   D.   Mobile homes on permanent foundations designed in accordance with the standards of chapter 10 of this title.

   E.   One-family dwellings when all street improvements are not yet completed.

   F.   Tennis courts, including related fencing over seven feet (7') in height located on the same site as a permitted or conditional use.

   G.   Accessory structures and uses located on the same site as a use permitted by administrative approval. Inground swimming pools are considered structures and must comply with yard setback requirements in section 11-7-10 of this title.

   H.   Home occupations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 19 of this title:

   A.   Public and quasi-public uses of an educational nature including public and parochial elementary schools, junior high schools, colleges, nursery schools, private nonprofit schools and colleges, churches, parsonages and other religious institutions.

   B.   Public and private charitable institutions, hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes and nursing homes including a state authorized, certified or licensed family care home, foster home or group home serving six (6) or fewer mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons, including rehabilitation homes for alcoholics and drug addicts, or dependant and neglected children, where such homes provide care on a twenty four (24) hour basis.

   C.   Public uses of an administrative, recreational, public service or cultural type, including city, county, state or federal administrative centers and courts, libraries, museums, art galleries, police and fire stations and other public buildings, structures and facilities, public playgrounds, parks and community centers.

   D.   Mobile home parks, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 10 of this title.

   E.   Expansion of existing nonconforming use in accordance with chapter 17 of this title.

   F.   Repealed.

   G.   Accessory structures and uses located on the same site as a conditional use.

   H.   Private clubs and lodges.

   I.   Buildings or structures with a height greater than thirty five feet (35').

   J.   Boarding or rooming houses.

   K.   Multi-family dwellings of five (5) units or more. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997; amd. Ord. 550, 12-5-2000; Ord. 549, 8-20-2002)

   A.   Along side and rear property lines, and along any portion of the street side yard of a corner lot, not exceeding seven feet (7') in height.

   B.   Fences or walls not exceeding three feet (3') in height may be erected within any portion of the required front yard. A fence or wall not exceeding four feet (4') in height may be located in the front yard, provided that the top one foot (1') is at least fifty percent (50%) open.

   C.   No fence, wall or hedge exceeding three feet (3') in height may be located within any area of a corner lot on the street side of a diagonal line connecting points located twenty five feet (25') along the property line as measured from the intersection of the property lines at the street corner.

   D.   The minimum fencing requirement for all swimming pools shall be a fence or enclosure with a minimum six foot (6') height with a self-closing gate with an automatically closing latch at least four and one-half feet (4.5') above the ground. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

   A.   The minimum lot area for the RM-2.5 multi-family residential district shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet.

   B.   The minimum lot area for the RM-1.5 multi-family residential district shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be as follows:

   A.   The minimum lot area for the RM-2.5 multi-family district is two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet per each dwelling unit.

   B.   The minimum lot area for the RM-1.5 multi-family district is one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet per each dwelling unit. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

   A.   Each lot, except corner lots and those fronting on cul-de- sacs or loop-out streets, shall have not less than fifty feet (50') of frontage on a public street.

   B.   Lots fronting on cul-de-sacs or loop-out streets shall have not less than forty feet (40') of frontage on a public street provided that the width of the parcel at the front yard setback line is at least sixty feet (60').

   C.   Corner lots shall have a minimum of sixty five feet (65') of frontage on a public street.

   D.   The minimum depth of all parcels shall be one hundred feet (100'). (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

The maximum lot area covered by structures shall be as follows:

   A.   The maximum lot coverage for the RM-2.5 multi-family district is sixty percent (60%) of the lot area.

   B.   The maximum lot coverage for the RM-1.5 multi-family district is seventy percent (70%) of the lot area. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

   A.   Front Yard: The minimum front yard shall be twenty feet (20'), provided that the distance from the centerline of a public street to the rear of the required front yard shall not be less than forty five feet (45').

      1.   Where off street parking is provided interior to a grouping of dwellings the minimum front yard shall be fifteen feet (15').

      2.   Carports or garages attached to the main building may be set within fifteen feet (15') of a front property line where the garage opening is perpendicular to the curb line requiring a curved driveway approach.

      3.   Mechanical equipment shall not be located in the required front yard.

   B.   Rear Yard: The minimum rear yard shall be ten feet (10').

      1.   Accessory and garden structures less than seven feet (7') in height may be located within any portion of a required rear yard.

      2.   Where construction involves more than one story, including decks, balconies, garden structures, and other related platforms with a floor level over five feet (5') in height, the rear yard shall be increased by five feet (5') for each additional story.

      3.   Any mechanical equipment, including fixed pool equipment such as pumps, filters, diving boards and slides, shall not be located within the required rear yard.

   C.   Side Yard: The minimum side yard shall be five feet (5') subject to the following conditions and exceptions:

      1.   A side yard providing the main access to a dwelling unit shall be a minimum of ten feet (10').

      2.   On a reversed corner lot, the side yard adjoining the street shall be not less than one-half (1/2) the required front yard on the adjoining key lot.

      3.   Accessory and garden structures less than seven feet (7') in height, may be located in any portion of a required side yard, subject to approval under the provisions of Chapter 18 of this Title, except in the street side yard of a reversed corner lot, provided that any mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five feet (5') from a side property line abutting an interior lot in any residential district.

      4.   Where construction involves more than one story, the side yard shall be increased by five feet (5') for each additional story provided, however, that the side yard on the street side of a corner lot that is not a reverse corner lot need not be greater than five feet (5').

      5.   Garages or carports on the street side yard of a corner lot shall be set back fifteen feet (15') from the property line where the street right of way is at least sixty feet (60') in width and the sidewalk is adjacent to the curb, or where the garage or carport opening is perpendicular to the curb line and requires a curved driveway approach. In all other cases the garage or carport shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the front property line.

      6.   Where a garage or carport is located with access from an alley, it shall be set back a minimum of five feet (5') from the alley right of way. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

The minimum distance between structures shall be ten feet (10'), but no less than provided by the Building Code. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

No building or structure shall have a height greater than thirty five feet (35') except as may be allowed under the provisions of Chapter 19 of this Title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

Prior to the establishment or construction of a multi-family dwelling or project on any lot in this district a site plan acceptable to the Planning Director must first be submitted and approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 20 of this Title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

Signs identifying or advertising a multi-family use shall be permitted except as prescribed in Chapter 16 of this Title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

   A.   One-Family Dwelling: A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided with at least one space within a garage or carport.

   B.   Parking Requirements: The off-street parking requirements for multi-family dwellings are shown in Table 11-9-15B.

   Table 11-9-15B

 

 

   C.   A parking space shall at a minimum meet the City Standard Specifications and be located in an area designated on the site plan for the parking of a motor vehicle, plus those additional areas and facilities required to provide for the safe ingress and egress from said space.

   D.   All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage or carport. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)

All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17 of this Title.

   RM ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Lot Size And Coverage Requirements

 

 

RM Zone Development Standards (cont.)

(1)   Provided that the distance from the center line of the public street is not less than 45 feet.

(2)   Where off-street parking is provided interior to a group of dwellings, minimum front yard setback shall be 15 feet.

(3)   No mechanical equipment shall be located in the front yard.

(4)   Where garage is attached to a main structure and the garage opening is perpendicular to the curb line requiring a curved driveway.

(5)   Where more than one story, rear yard shall be increased by 5 feet for each additional story.

(6)   If side yard is providing main access to a dwelling unit, the side yard shall be a minimum of 10 feet.

(7)   Approval subject to Chapter 14.

(8)   Any mechanical equipment shall be a minimum of 5 feet from side property line.

(9)   More than one story, side yard shall be increased by 5 feet for each additional story.

(10)   Fifteen feet where street right of way is at least 60 feet in width and the sidewalk is adjacent to the curb or where the garage or carport opening is perpendicular to the curb line and requires a curved driveway.

(11)   Where garage or carport is located with access from an alley, it shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from alley right of way.

(Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)