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Lake Forest City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

64 R4 SUBURBAN MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

§ 9.64.010 Purpose of district.

The R4 district is established to provide for the development and maintenance of high-density multifamily residential neighborhoods with a moderate amount of open spaces. Only those uses that are complementary to and compatible with such a residential neighborhood are permitted.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 5, 2017)

§ 9.64.020 Principal uses permitted.

The following principal uses are permitted:
A. 
Multifamily dwellings with four or fewer dwelling units;
B. 
Single-family dwellings;
C. 
Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields (noncommercial);
D. 
Residential care facilities, in accordance with Chapter 5.44 (Residential Care Facilities);
E. 
Small and large family day care homes;
F. 
Limited home rentals.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 5, 2017; Ord. 363 § 10, 2023)

§ 9.64.030 Principal uses permitted subject to a site development permit.

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a site development permit under Section 9.184.010:
A. 
Multifamily dwellings with five or more dwelling units (except condominium, stock cooperative, and community apartment projects) as permitted by Section 9.146.070;
B. 
Fire and police stations;
C. 
Public libraries and museums;
D. 
Public or private utility buildings and structures.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 5, 2017)

§ 9.64.040 Principal uses permitted subject to a use permit.

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a use permit by the Planning Commission under Section 9.184.010:
A. 
Wireless communication facilities under Chapter 9.162 of this Code;
B. 
Churches, temples, and other places of worship;
C. 
Educational institutions;
D. 
Mobilehome developments under Section 9.176.010;
E. 
Residential condominium, stock cooperative, and community apartment projects under Section 9.146.070;
F. 
Residential planned (unit) developments under the site development standards of Chapter 9.124;
G. 
Any other use that the Planning Commission finds is consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 5, 2017)

§ 9.64.050 Temporary uses permitted.

Temporary uses are permitted in accordance with Section 9.144.070.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 5, 2017)

§ 9.64.060 Accessory uses and structures permitted.

The following accessory uses and structures are permitted when associated with and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same legal parcel of land:
A. 
Uses per Section 9.144.080;
B. 
Signs, as permitted by Chapter 9.164;
C. 
Noncommercial keeping of pets and animals in accordance with Section 9.146.030;
D. 
Home occupations under Section 9.146.060;
E. 
Leasing offices;
F. 
Accessory uses and structures that the Director of Community Development finds are consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 5, 2017)

§ 9.64.070 Prohibited uses.

Notwithstanding Sections 9.64.020 through 9.64.060, the following uses are specifically prohibited:
A. 
Keeping pets or animals for any commercial purpose;
B. 
The storage of vehicles, equipment, or products related to a commercial activity not permitted in this district;
C. 
Transitory lodgings;
D. 
Uses not expressly permitted by this chapter.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 5, 2017)

§ 9.64.080 Site development standards.

A. 
Building Site Area. Seven thousand two hundred square feet minimum except per Section 9.144.020.
B. 
Building Height. Thirty-five feet maximum except per Section 9.144.020.
C. 
Area per Unit. Three thousand square feet minimum net land area per dwelling unit except per Section 9.144.020.
D. 
Distance Between Principal Structures. Fifteen feet minimum.
E. 
Building Setbacks. Per Sections 9.144.030, 9.144.040, and 9.144.080.
F. 
Off-Street Parking. Per Section 9.168.010.
G. 
Lights. All lights shall be designed and located so that direct light rays shall be confined to the premises.
H. 
Landscaping. For multifamily projects of five or more units and common areas of planned developments. Per Section 9.144.060.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.64.090 Ancillary uses permitted.

The following ancillary uses are permitted subject to special provisions as noted:
A. 
Power supply facility in accordance with Chapter 9.166 of this Code.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)