A. Provide for higher density residential uses as set forth in the Larkspur General Plan.

B. Require the provisions of the residential amenities set forth in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.20.005 to the greatest extent feasible while accommodating the higher densities.

C. Allow for the increased traffic, parking needs, building bulk and density without jeopardizing public health and safety.

D. Implement the applicable policies of the General Plan. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 640 § 3, 1980)

A. Dwellings, one-family, two-family and multiple-family.

B. Dwelling groups.

C. Public parks and playgrounds, including recreation, refreshment, and service buildings.

D. Churches.

E. Colleges and schools (not including riding schools and riding academies).

F. Accessory buildings and uses, including home occupations.

G. Group homes.

H. Transitional and supportive housing.

I. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 18.23.

J. Family day care homes.

K. Housing development projects, as defined in California Government Code Section 65589.5, meeting the criteria of California Government Code Section 65913.16, the Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023, so long as Section 65913.16 remains in effect.

A. Community clubhouse.

B. Day care center.

C. Public utility or public service uses or buildings.

D. Business incidental to an apartment house constructed for twenty-five (25) or more guest rooms within the structure; provided, that:

E. Bed-and-breakfast inns, incidental to the residential use for maximum accommodation of eight (8) guests in four (4) rooms, subject to all conditions and restrictions in Larkspur Municipal Code Sections 18.20.025(I)(1) through (10) .

F. Mobilehome parks as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 18214.

G. Having, keeping, maintaining, or boarding four (4) or more dogs over four (4) months of age.

H. Residential care facility.

I. Other uses found by the Planning Commission to be consistent with the purpose and intent of the R-3 Zoning District and the General Plan. (Ord. 1071 § 9, 2023; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 929 § 21, 2004; Ord. 921 § 8, 2003; Ord. 855 §§ 8, 9 (part), 1993; Ord. 787 § 4, 1989; Ord. 763 § 1, 1988; Ord. 703 § 4, 1983; Ord. 698 § 7, 1983)

A. For each one-family dwelling a minimum of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of lot area and sixty (60) feet in average width, except that such use may be located on a lot of record, provided all other regulations of the district shall be met.

B. For each two-family dwelling, a minimum of eight thousand (8,000) square feet of lot area and sixty (60) feet in average width, except that such use may be located on a lot of record, provided all other regulations of the district shall be met.

C. For each multiple dwelling, a minimum of two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area per family and fifty (50) feet in average width for each main building, except that such use may be located on a lot of record having a lesser average width, provided all other regulations of the district shall be met.

D. For other types of structures, the minimum lot size shall be sufficient to provide the required yards and parking spaces. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 295 § 92, 1962)

A. One-family and two-family dwellings shall not be erected to a height in excess of thirty-five (35) feet.

B. Multiple dwellings and other structures shall not be erected to a height in excess of thirty-five (35) feet. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 295 § 93, 1962)

A. Front Yard. Minimum depth is fifteen (15) feet.

B. Side Yard.

C. Rear Yard. Minimum depth of a rear yard is fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 295 § 95, 1962)

A. Front Yard. On other than the street side of a corner lot; in steep terrain, either a one-story carport or one-story residential garage (neither a part of the main building) not closer than three (3) feet to either the front lot line or the side lot line, with design review approval by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.64.020.

B. Side Yards. Not closer than ten (10) feet to the street side lot line of a corner lot. On other than street side of corner lots, not closer than six (6) feet to the side lot line.

C. Rear Yards. No nearer than three (3) feet to any rear lot line. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 953 § 1(35), 2007; Ord. 929 § 22, 2004; Ord. 295 § 96, 1962)

A. The following usable outdoor areas shall be required for all residential uses in the R-3 District: three hundred (300) square feet of usable outdoor area for every studio apartment, or three hundred (300) square feet of usable outdoor area for every one-bedroom dwelling unit, plus one hundred (100) square feet of usable outdoor area for each additional bedroom within the unit.

B. Usable outdoor area may consist of outdoor area on the ground, balcony deck or roof deck, all of which are designed and accessible for outdoor living and recreation, complying with the following provisions: