The RM multi-family residential districts are intended primarily for the development of multi-family residential structures at densities consistent with policies of the general plan, as follows:

A.

The RM-MH-5.4 district is intended exclusively for application to areas designated by the general plan for low or medium density residential development.

B.

The RM-5.5 district is intended exclusively for application to areas designated by the general plan for medium density—5.5.

C.

The RM-3 is intended exclusively for application to areas designated by the general plan for medium density—3.0.

D.

The RM-2.5 district is intended exclusively for application to areas designated by the general plan for high density in older residential areas where some conversion of existing single-family housing may be desired by the city under the city's redevelopment program.

E.

The RM-2 district is intended for application to areas designated by the general plan for high density in the immediate vicinity of the central business district.

(Ord. 92-11 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 408 (part), 1982)

(Ord. No. 2024-07, § 1, 12-18-2024)

A.

One-family dwellings.

B.

Multi-family dwellings.

C.

Raising of fruit and nut trees, vegetables and horticultural specialties.

D.

A "small family day care home" or "adult day care facility" as defined by the State Health and Safety Code, which provides day care to eight (8) or fewer children or adult clients, including children or adult clients who reside in the home.

E.

Fenced or enclosed swimming pools for either individual, family or communal use on an exclusive non-commercial basis, provided that no swimming pool shall be located within a utility easement or a front yard.

F.

Incidental and accessory structures and uses located on the same site with a permitted use.

G.

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, or dependent and neglected children.

H.

Accessory dwelling units in accordance with section 17.56.060.

I.

Supportive housing.

J.

Transitional housing.

K.

Mobilehomes in accordance with section 17.56.050.

L.

Manufactured housing in accordance with section 17.56.050.

M.

Employee housing, six (6) persons or fewer.

N.

Employee housing, more than six (6) persons.

O.

Other uses which are added to this list according to the procedure in Chapter 17.60.

(Ord. 2006-02 §§ 3, 4, 2006; Ord. 92-11 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 408 (part), 1982)

(Ord. No. 2024-07, § 1, 12-18-2024)

The following uses may be permitted in accordance with Chapter 17.64:

A.

Enclosed temporary construction materials storage yards required in connection with the development of a subdivision, and temporary subdivision sales offices and signs and model home display areas, in accordance with Chapter 17.56.

B.

Gas and electric transmission lines in accordance with Chapter 17.64, electrical transmission and distribution substations, gas regulator stations, communications equipment buildings, public service pumping stations and elevated pressure tanks.

C.

Rest homes and nursing homes; boarding or rooming houses.

D.

Garden structures in accordance with Section 17.32.050(F).

E.

Private clubs and lodges.

F.

A "large family day care home" or "adult day care facility" as defined by the State Health and Safety Code which provides day care to nine (9) to fourteen (14) children or adult clients, inclusive, including children or adult clients who reside in the home.

G.

Incidental and accessory structures and uses located on the same site as a use permitted by administrative approval or conditional use.

H.

Group residential facilities, small.

I.

Group residential facilities, large.

J.

Other uses which are added to this list according to the procedure in Chapter 17.60.

(Ord. 2006-02 § 5, 2006; Ord. 92-11 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 408 (part), 1982)

(Ord. No. 2024-07, § 1, 12-18-2024)

The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the procedures prescribed in Chapter 17.68:

A.

Public and quasi-public uses of an educational or religious type, including public and parochial elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges; nursery schools, private non-profit schools and colleges; churches, parsonages and other religious institutions.

B.

Public and private charitable institutions, hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, rehabilitation homes and rest homes, including state authorized homes as prescribed under Section 17.28.040(B).

C.

Public uses of an administrative, 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.

Private or public golf courses.

E.

Modest expansion or remodeling of an existing non-conforming use of a structure or land, limited to twenty-five percent (25%) or less of the assessed value of existing structures, or reestablishment of a non-conforming use which has been damaged, except non-conforming signs and outdoor advertising structures, non-conforming use occupying a structure with an assessed valuation of less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), and non-conforming fences, walls and hedges.

F.

Home occupations in accordance with Chapter 17.56.

G.

Mobilehome parks, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.56.

H.

Expansion, remodeling, or additions to a conditional use that are not considered an incidental or accessory use as defined in Chapter 17.96.

I.

Professional offices, only within the RM—2 district.

J.

A state authorized licensed day care center for thirteen (13) or more children.

K.

Other uses which are added to this list according to the procedure in Chapter 17.60.

(Ord. 92-11 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 408 (part), 1982)

(Ord. No. 2024-07, § 1, 12-18-2024)

A.

Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges shall be permitted in accordance with Section 17.24.050.

B.

Site Area. The minimum site area shall be five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet in the RM-5.5 districts and three thousand (3,000) square feet in the RM-3 and RM-2 districts. The minimum site area in the RM-MH-5.4 district shall be five (5) acres [see Section 17.56.030 C.]

C.

Site Area Per Dwelling Unit. The minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be as follows:

D.

Frontage, Width and Depth of Site.

1.

Each site, other than for a mobilehome in a mobilehome park, shall have not less than fifty (50) feet of frontage on a public street, except that those sites which front on a cul-de-sac or loop-out street may have a frontage of not less than forty (40) feet provided the width of the site, as measured along the front yard setback line, is at least sixty (60) feet.

2.

The minimum width of each site, other than for a mobilehome in a mobilehome park, shall be fifty (50) feet.

3.

The minimum depth of each site, other than for a mobilehome in a mobilehome park, shall be eighty (80) feet.

E.

Coverage. The maximum site area covered by structures shall be as follows:

F.

Yard Requirements.

1.

Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be fifteen (15) feet, 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 (45) feet. Any fixed mechanical equipment shall not be located within the front yard.

2.

Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard shall be five (5) feet. Garden structures less than seven (7) feet in height may be located within any portion of a required rear yard. Where construction involves more than one story, including decks, balconies, garden structures and other related platforms with a floor level over five (5) feet in height, the rear yard shall be increased by five (5) feet for each additional story. Accessory and garden structures under seven (7) feet in height may be located within any portion of the required rear yard, provided that any mechanical equipment shall not be located closer than five (5) feet from an adjoining property line.

Where a garage or carport is located within a rear yard with access from an alley, it shall be set back a minimum of eleven (11) feet from the closest alley right-of-way line.

3.

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

a.

On a reversed corner lot, the side yard adjoining the street shall be not less than one-half (½) the required front yard of the adjoining key lot.

b.

Accessory and garden structures under seven (7) feet in height may be located in any portion of a required side yard, subject to approval under Section 17.64, provided that any mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side property line adjoining an interior lot in an UR, RA, R or RM district.

c.

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

d.

A side yard providing access to more than one dwelling unit shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

e.

Garages or carports shall be subject to the setback requirements of Section 17.28.050 F. 3.

G.

Distances between Structures. The minimum distance between a dwelling unit and another structure shall be ten (10) feet.

H.

Building Height. No building or structure shall have a height greater than thirty-five (35) feet, except as may be allowed under Chapters 17.68 and 17.76.

I.

Signs. No sign or outdoor advertising structure of any character shall be permitted except as provided in Chapter 17.56.

J.

Off-Street Parking and Off-Street Loading. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided as prescribed in Chapter 17.52.

(Ord. 92-11 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 408 (part), 1982)

(Ord. No. 2024-07, § 1, 12-18-2024)

Except for mobile homes, and single-family dwellings and accessory structures and uses related thereto, no use may be established on any lot or site in an RM district until a site plan and architectural plans shall have been submitted to and approved by the city pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 17.72 and 17.80 of this title. The development of mobilehome parks within the RM-MH8 district shall be subject to the standards and regulations prescribed under Section 17.56.030 of this title.

(Ord. 92-11 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 408 (part), 1982)

(Ord. No. 2024-07, § 1, 12-18-2024)

All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.60.

(Ord. 92-11 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 408 (part), 1982)

(Ord. No. 2024-07, § 1, 12-18-2024)