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Lake Forest City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

68 RP RESIDENTIAL-PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT

§ 9.68.010 Purpose and intent.

The RP district is established to provide for the development and maintenance of moderate-density and moderate-intensity residential and office uses to produce an integrated mixed-use neighborhood of superior quality.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

§ 9.68.020 Principal uses permitted.

The following principal uses are permitted:
A. 
Single-family detached dwellings;
B. 
Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields (noncommercial);
C. 
Residential care facilities, in accordance with Chapter 5.44 (Residential Care Facilities);
D. 
Small and large family day care homes;
E. 
Limited home rentals.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017; Ord. 363 § 11, 2023)

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

The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of a site development permit under Section 9.184.010:
A. 
Churches, temples, and other places of worship;
B. 
Civic and government uses;
C. 
Public libraries and museums;
D. 
Professional and administrative offices;
E. 
Public or private utility buildings and structures.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

§ 9.68.040 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. 
Educational institutions;
C. 
Multifamily dwellings with four or fewer dwelling units;
D. 
Any other use that the Planning Commission finds is consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

§ 9.68.050 Temporary uses permitted.

Temporary uses are permitted in accordance with Section 9.144.070.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

§ 9.68.060 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 permitted under Section 9.144.080;
B. 
Signs, as permitted by Chapter 9.164, except no business signs, roof signs, or projecting signs;
C. 
Noncommercial keeping of pets and animals in accordance with Section 9.146.030;
D. 
Home occupations under Section 9.146.060;
E. 
Accessory dwelling units under Section 9.146.050;
F. 
Accessory uses and structures which the Director of Community Development finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017; Ord. 298 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.68.070 Prohibited uses.

Notwithstanding Sections 9.68.010 through 9.68.060, the following uses are specifically prohibited:
A. 
Adult entertainment businesses;
B. 
Keeping pets or animals for any commercial purpose;
C. 
Massage establishments;
D. 
Transitory lodgings;
E. 
Uses not expressly permitted by this chapter.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 195 § 3, 8-1-2008; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

§ 9.68.080 Site development standards.

A. 
Building Site Area. Seven thousand two hundred square feet minimum except as otherwise allowed by Section 9.144.020.
B. 
Building Height. Thirty-five feet maximum except as otherwise allowed by Section 9.144.020.
C. 
Building Setbacks. Per Chapter 9.144.
D. 
Area per Unit. Three thousand square feet minimum net land area per dwelling unit.
E. 
Enclosed Uses. All commercial uses and their related products shall be contained entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for parking and screened loading areas and except for outdoor uses expressly permitted by an approved site development permit or use permit.
F. 
Off-Street Parking. Per Section 9.168.010. Said parking shall be located and arranged so that vehicles can enter the street traveling in a forward direction.
G. 
Landscaping. Per Section 9.144.060.
H. 
Lights. All lights shall be designed and located so that direct light rays shall be confined to the premises.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.68.090 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)