Etna City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
28 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, R-3
§ 17.28.010 Purpose and applicability.
The High Density Residential (R-3) zoning district is intended to be applied to areas suitable for low, medium, and high density residential development and compatible nonresidential uses consistent with the High Density Residential land use designation.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.28.020 Permitted uses.
Subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, and/or other required permits, none but the following uses, or uses which in the opinion of the city council are similar, will be allowed as a principally permitted use in the R-3 district:
A.
Community gardens pursuant to Section 17.76.170 (Community gardens).
B.
Dormitories.
C.
Dwelling groups.
D.
Large employee housing.
E.
Multifamily residential.
F.
Single-family residential.
G.
Supportive housing.
H.
Transitional housing.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.28.030 Accessory uses.
When established or constructed concurrently with or subsequent to the principally permitted use, the following uses are permitted in the R-3 district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, or other required permit(s):
A.
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units pursuant to Chapter 17.96 (Accessory Dwelling Units).
B.
Cottage food operations and home-based businesses pursuant to Chapter 17.80 (Live/Work Units and Home-Based Businesses).
C.
Family childcare homes.
D.
Second dwelling units pursuant to Section 17.76.040 (Second dwelling units).
E.
Short-term rentals pursuant to Chapter 17.84 (Short-Term Rentals).
F.
Signs pursuant to Chapter 17.64 (Signs).
G.
Usual and customary structures associated with a permitted use, including fences and walls pursuant to Section 17.76.120 (Fences, walls, hedges, and equivalent screening).
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.28.040 Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-3 district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use:
A.
Adult day programs.
B.
Bed and breakfast inns pursuant to Chapter 17.88 (Bed and Breakfast Inns).
C.
Business and professional offices.
D.
Clubs, lodges, and private meeting halls.
E.
Hostels, hotels and motels.
F.
Off-site parking and shared parking facilities pursuant to Chapter 17.60 (Off-Street Parking).
G.
Parks, picnic areas, and playgrounds (no use permit when associated with development approved by city council).
H.
Places of worship and spiritual assembly.
I.
Public and private schools.
J.
Public and quasi-public facilities.
K.
Residential uses.
1.
Group homes that provide licensable services to more than six residents (no use permit for residential care for the elderly).
2.
Manufactured home parks pursuant to Section 17.76.060 (Manufactured home parks).
3.
Single-room occupancy units pursuant to Section 17.76.100 (Single-room occupancy).
L.
Other uses similar to those listed in this section.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.28.050 Lot requirements.
A.
Minimum parcel size: 7,200 square feet.
B.
Minimum width.
1.
Interior lots: 60 feet.
2.
Corner lots: 70 feet.
3.
Cul-de-sac lots: 60 feet at front yard setback.
C.
Minimum depth.
1.
Interior and corner lots: 100 feet.
2.
Cul-de-sac lot: 90 feet.
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
§ 17.28.060 Development standards.
A.
Dwelling units per acre: One to 20 units.
B.
Maximum lot coverage: 75%.
C.
Maximum building height.
1.
All uses, except as specified herein: 45 feet.
2.
Accessory structures: 20 feet.
3.
Building and structures taller than established height limits may be permitted pursuant to Section 17.76.190 (Height limits).
D.
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet.
E.
Minimum rear yard setback.
1.
All uses, except as specified herein: 10 feet.
2.
Accessory structures: Five feet.
F.
Minimum side yard setback.
1.
Interior side yard: 10 feet.
2.
Exterior side yard: 15 feet.
G.
Minimum distance between buildings: As required by California Building Code.
H.
Minimum parking: As specified in Chapter 17.60 (Off-Street Parking).
(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)
