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Corona City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

14 R-1-9.6 - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

17.14.010 Purpose.

   The R-1-9.6 Single-Family Residential Zones are intended as districts for single-family homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon one lot. In addition, agricultural crops are permitted subject to the regulations set forth in the A zone. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this title, any and every building and premises or land in the R-1-9.6 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the R-1-9.6 zone exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this chapter.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.010.)

17.14.020 Permitted uses.

   The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1-9.6 single-family residential zones subject to property development standards in §§ 17.14.050 through 17.14.160:
   (A)   Animals to maximum numbers as follows:
      (1)   Three weaned cats;
      (2)   Three weaned dogs;
   (B)   Home occupations;
   (C)   House trailer, may be used as a construction project office during time of construction when a valid building permit is in force;
   (D)   Manufactured housing on permanent foundation system subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.81;
   (E)   One-family dwelling of a permanent character placed in a permanent location;
   (F)   Orchards, tree crops, field crops, truck gardening, berry and bush crops, flower gardening, nurseries, greenhouses or lath houses not exceeding 200 square feet in area on any lot and other similar enterprises carried on in the general field of agriculture, providing there shall be no sales stands on the premises;
   (G)   Parks and recreation areas subject to the provisions of Chapter 12.24;
   (H)   Renting of rooms to not more than four roomers and/or the providing of table board to not more than four boarders, in addition to members of the family occupying a one-family residence;
   (I)   Small family day care homes;
   (J)   Uses customarily incident to any of the above uses and accessory buildings, including a private garage and pursuant to the regulations of Chapter 17.66;
   (K)   Similar uses permitted by Commission determination. The Commission may, by resolution of record, permit any other uses which it may determine to be similar to those listed above, in conformity with the intent and purpose of this zone and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or to other uses permitted in this zone. For procedure, see Chapter 17.88.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.020.) (Ord. 3259 § 25, 2017; Ord. 2311 § 6, 1997; Ord. 2126 § 11, 1992; Ord. 1955 § 16, 1989; Ord. 1946 § 8, 1989; Ord. 1605 § 2, 1981.)

17.14.025 Accessory dwelling unit.

   The following use may be permitted subject to approval of a building permit as provided for in Chapter 17.85: accessory dwelling unit of a permanent character placed in a permanent location.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.025.) (Ord. 3259 § 27, 2017; Ord. 1703 § 13, 1983.)

17.14.030 Conditional uses.

   The following uses may be permitted subject to conditional use permits provided for in Chapter 17.92:
   (A)   Health care facility subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.73;
   (B)   Planned unit development subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.82;
   (C)   Such other uses as may be permitted pursuant to § 17.92.040.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.030.) (Ord. 2404 § 7, 1999; Ord. 2371 § 7, 1999; Ord. 1955 § 17, 1989; Ord, 1861 § 3, 1987.)

17.14.040 Prohibited uses.

   Uses prohibited in the R-1-9.6 zone are as follows:
   (A)   Commercial uses.
   (B)   Manufacturing uses.
   (C)   Cannabis storefront retailer.
   (D)   Cannabis non-storefront retailer.
   (E)   Cannabis manufacturing.
   (F)   Cannabis distribution.
   (G)   Cannabis testing laboratory.
   (H)   Cannabis microbusiness.
   (I)   Cannabis cultivation.
   (J)   Any type of commercial cannabis activity.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.040.) (Ord. 3323 § 3, 2020; Ord. 3223 § 18, 2016; Ord. 3220 § 17, 2015; Ord. 2885 § 2 (part), 2007.)

17.14.050 Property development standards - Generally.

   The property development standards set forth in this chapter shall apply to all land and buildings in the R-1-9.6 zone, except that any lot shown on an official subdivision map duly approved and recorded, or any lot for which a bona fide deed had been duly recorded by June 21, 1965, may be used as a building site.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.050.)

17.14.060 Lot area - Generally.

   (A)   Each lot shall have a minimum lot area of 9,600 square feet.
   (B)   Exceptions: where a lot is used for agricultural purposes, it shall have a minimum area of five acres.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.060.)

17.14.070 Lot dimensions.

   All lots hereafter created shall comply with the following minimum standards, and lots now held under separate ownership or of record shall not be reduced below these standards. The provisions of § 17.64.010 shall apply.
   (A)   Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of 80 feet, provided that the average lot widths shall be 85 feet for all lots in a residential subdivision. Lot widths shall vary within each residential block.
   (B)   Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of 100 feet.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.070.) (Ord. 2428 § 1, 1999.)

17.14.080 Lot area - Per dwelling unit.

   The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 9,600 square feet, except for lots duly recorded prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.080.)

17.14.090 Building height.

   Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater than two stories or 30 feet, whereas a single story structure shall be one story and no greater than 25 feet, except as otherwise provided.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.090.) (Ord. 2521 § 7, 2001.)

17.14.100 Yards.

   Except for setbacks along major streets as required by Chapter 17.86, there shall be established and maintained:
   (A)   For general conditions, the provisions of §§ 17.64.020 through 17.64.040 shall apply;
   (B)   Front yard requirements are as follows:
      (1)   A front yard having a depth of not less than 25 feet, provided that no front yard need be deeper than the average depths of the front yards next thereto on each side, but in no case may the yard be reduced below 20 feet. A vacant lot or a lot occupied by a building with a front yard more than 25 feet deep shall be considered as having a front yard 25 feet deep;
      (2)   For special conditions, the provisions of § 17.64.040 shall apply;
   (C)   Side yard requirements are as follows:
      (1)   Lots with no access to an alley shall have one side yard with a width of not less than ten feet, and the other side yard shall have a width of not less than five feet;
      (2)   Lots with access to an alley shall have a side yard on each side of not less than five feet, except as otherwise provided in this section;
      (3)   Lots substandard in width shall have a side yard on each side of not less than 10% of the width of the lot, but in no case shall such yard be less than four feet in width;
      (4)   Corner lots siding on a local street shall have a side yard on the street side of not less than 15 feet;
      (5)   Reversed corner lots shall have a side yard on the street side of a width not less than the required front yard on the key lot to its rear;
      (6)   For special conditions, the provisions of § 17.64.040 shall apply;
      (7)   Adjacent wall of a two-story building shall have a side yard of seven and one-half feet;
   (D)   Rear yard requirements are as follows:
      (1)   Each lot shall have a rear yard of not less than ten feet, except where the rear yard abuts a street, in which case the minimum setback shall be 15 feet, or as otherwise provided;
      (2)   For special conditions, the provisions of § 17.64.040 shall apply.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.100.) (Ord. 1760 § 4, 1985.)

17.14.110 Distance between buildings.

   (A)   The minimum distance between accessory buildings and the primary unit shall be five feet.
   (B)   The minimum distance between accessory buildings shall be five feet unless the buildings have a common or party wall.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.110.) (Ord. 3311 § 3, 2020; Ord. 2543 § 7, 2001.)

17.14.120 Coverage.

   Lot area coverage by single story buildings or structures shall not exceed 40% of the total lot area. Lots with two-story buildings or structures shall not exceed 35% coverage of the total lot area.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.120.) (Ord. 2427 § 4, 1999.)

17.14.130 Walls, fences and landscaping.

   The provisions of Chapter 17.70 shall apply.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.130.)

17.14.140 Access.

   The provisions of Chapter 17.68 shall apply.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.140.)

17.14.150 Off-street parking.

   The provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.150.)

17.14.160 Minimum dwelling unit area.

   A single-family dwelling of a permanent character shall be placed in a permanent location and contain not less than 1,300 square feet of living area, exclusive of open patios and garages.
(`78 Code, § 17.14.160.) (Ord. 2927 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1703 § 14, 1983.)