A.

The R-1 single-family/medium density residential district is intended to provide living area within the city where development is limited primarily to low density concentrations of one-family dwellings. Regulations are designed to:

1.

Promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life;

2.

Provide space for community facilities needed to complement urban residential areas and for institutions which require a residential environment; and

3.

Minimize traffic congestion and avoid the overloading of utilities designed to serve only low density residential use.

(Prior code § 13.05.001)

Permitted uses in the R-1 single-family/medium density residential district are as follows:

A.

One-family Dwellings. All mobilehomes must be certified under the National Mobilehome Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) and placed on a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code;

B.

Accessory structures and uses;

C.

Private greenhouses and horticultural collections, flower and vegetable gardens;

D.

Signs, subject to provisions of Section 17.16.050(K);

E.

Recreational vehicle, motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, camping trailer, boat or boat trailer storage, subject to the provisions of Section 17.88.010;

F.

The keeping of household pets subject to the provisions of Section 17.04.110;

G.

Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.86;

H.

Carnival (reference definition in Section 17.04.110);

I.

Accessory dwelling units;

J.

Residential care facilities;

K.

Transitional housing;

L.

Supportive housing.

(Prior code § 13.05.002)

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 8, 3-22-2011; Ord. No. 14-05, § 9, 9-9-2014; Ord. No. 24-02, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2024)

In the R-1 single-family/medium density residential district, uses permitted subject to conditional use permit are as follows:

A.

Churches;

B.

Country clubs and golf courses;

C.

Day nurseries, child care nurseries and nursery schools, not exceeding ten children;

D.

Electrical distribution substation;

E.

Private or parochial schools;

F.

Public schools, parks and playgrounds;

G.

Public libraries;

H.

Subdivision signs;

I.

Planned developments, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.84;

J.

Mobile home parks;

K.

Board or rooming houses (reference definition in Section 17.04.110).

(Prior code § 13.05.003)

(Ord. No. 13-08, § 4, 12-17-2013; Ord. No. 24-02, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2024)

In the R-1 single-family/medium density residential district, uses expressly prohibited are as follows:

A.

Multiple residential uses;

B.

Commercial uses;

C.

Industrial uses;

D.

Agricultural uses not specifically listed as permitted;

E.

Advertising structures;

F.

Truck parking;

G.

Labor camps;

H.

Wireless telecommunications facilities.

(Ord. 91-02 § 2, 1991: Prior code § 13.05.004)

(Ord. No. 17-06, § 1, 4-25-2017)

Property development standards in the R-1 single-family/medium density residential district are as follows:

A.

Lot Area.

1.

Each lot shall have a minimum lot area of six thousand (6,000) square feet.

2.

Planned Developments. For a planned development, each lot shall have a minimum size of four thousand (4,000) square feet.

B.

Lot Dimensions.

1.

Width.

a.

Interior lots shall have a minimum width of sixty (60) feet.

b.

Corner lots shall have a minimum width of seventy (70) feet.

c.

Reversed corner lots shall have a minimum width of seventy (70) feet.

d.

Lots siding on railroad rights-of-way shall have a minimum width of eighty (80) feet.

e.

Lots on curved or turn-around end or cul-de-sac streets shall have a minimum street frontage of forty (40) feet.

2.

Depth.

a.

Lots facing on local streets shall have minimum depth of one hundred (100) feet.

b.

Lots facing on major or secondary streets shall have a minimum depth of one hundred twenty (120) feet.

c.

Lots backing on railroad rights-of-way shall have a minimum depth of one hundred thirty (130) feet.

C.

Population Density. One-family dwelling per lot, except in a planned unit development, permitted by Section 17.24.030(I).

D.

Building Height.

1.

The maximum height of structures shall be two stories, not to exceed thirty (30) feet.

2.

No accessory building shall have a height greater than one story not to exceed twelve (12) feet to plate height.

E.

Yards.

1.

General Yard Requirements.

a.

No main building shall be erected within fifty (50) feet of the right-of-way of any railroad line, except for publicly-owned structures, to include city hall and related structures.

b.

Swimming Pools. See property development standards Section 17.88.010(5)(g).

2.

Front Yards.

a.

The minimum front yard shall be twenty (20) feet. Where a front yard is proposed to be greater than fifty (50) feet, a site plan review shall be required as provided for in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

b.

Curve lots and cul-de-sac lots shall have a front yard of not less than twenty (20) feet.

c.

For partially built-up blocks and neighborhood unit plans, the provisions of the R-1-A district, Section 17.20.050(E)(2)(b) and (c) shall apply.

3.

Side Yard.

a.

Each lot shall have a side yard on each side of not less than five feet, except for special conditions listed below.

b.

For accessory buildings in side yards, and main buildings abutting an alley, the provisions of the R-1-A district, Section 17.20.050(E)(3)(b) and (e) shall apply.

c.

Corner Lots. On corner lots, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than ten feet in width.

d.

Reversed Corner Lot. On a reversed corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet. Private garages located in the side yard shall be at least twenty (20) feet from the property line on the side street and not less than five feet from the rear property line on said reversed corner lot.

4.

Rear Yard.

a.

Each lot shall have a minimum rear yard of not less than twenty (20) feet.

b.

For accessory buildings, the provisions of the R-1-A district, Section 17.20.050(E)(4)(b) shall apply.

F.

Space Between Buildings.

1.

The provisions of the R-A district, Section 17.16.050(F) shall apply.

2.

In a planned unit development, the provisions of the R-2 district, Section 17.28.050(F) shall apply.

G.

Lot Coverage. The maximum lot area covered by buildings or structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent.

H.

Fences, Hedges and Walls. The provisions of the R-A district, Section 17.16.050(H) shall apply.

I.

Off-Street Parking. The provisions of Section 17.88.010 shall apply.

J.

Access. The provisions of Section 17.16.050(J) shall apply.

K.

Outdoor Advertising. The provisions of Section 17.16.050(K) shall apply.

(Ord. 94-07 § 2, 1994; prior code § 13.05.005)

(Ord. No. 13-08, § 5, 12-17-2013; Ord. No. 14-05, § 10, 9-9-2014; Ord. No. 24-02, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2024)

All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapters 17.08, 17.88 and 17.92 of this code.

(Prior code § 13.05.006)

The provisions of Chapter 17.84 of this code shall apply.

(Prior code § 13.05.007)

The following architectural standards shall apply to all primary dwellings in the R-1 single-family/medium density residential district.

A.

Metal exterior siding or roofing shall not be permitted except by approval of a minor variance in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.08.080.

B.

Exterior siding materials shall extend within a minimum eight inches from the ground; when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the siding material need not extend further than four inches below the top of the foundation wall.

C.

The exterior siding material and roofing material utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of the main structure on the lot.

D.

The minimum roof overhang shall be eighteen (18) inches.

E.

The minimum width of the main structure shall be twenty (20) feet or eighty (80) percent of the average width of dwellings on the same block in the same zone district, whichever is greater.

F.

The main entrance (front door) shall face the adjacent street.

G.

Utility connections, including water, sewer, natural gas and electricity, shall be made permanent in all cases. Utility shut-off valves shall be accessible and shall not be located beneath the structure.

H.

Certification. All manufactured homes shall be certified under the National Mobilehome Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 4501 et seq.).

I.

Wheels and Axles. All manufactured home tow bars, wheels and axles shall be removed when the manufactured home is installed on a residential lot, so as to be compatible with structures within the existing district.

J.

Surrender of Registration. Subsequent to applying for the required building permits and prior to occupancy, the owner shall request a certificate of occupancy be issued pursuant to Section 18557(a) of the California Health and Safety Code. Thereafter, any vehicle license plate, certificate of ownership and certification of registration issued by a state agency is to be surrendered to the appropriate state agencies. Any manufactured home which is permanently attached with foundation must bear a California insignia or federal label, pursuant to Section 18550(b) of the Health and Safety Code.

K.

[Reserved.]

L.

Foundations. All dwellings shall be installed on a permanent foundation in accordance with city building codes, applicable state of California Housing and Community Development regulations, or a foundation designated by an engineer, licensed within the state of California. The approved method of securing the dwelling to a permanent foundation shall be detailed when submitting plans for plan check and permit.

M.

At the time of application for a building permit, and prior to its issuance, the zoning administrator shall review the architectural features and treatment proposed for the residential structure to insure that it is architecturally compatible with other single-family structures in the area. The zoning administrator may require modifications to the proposed structure, to the proposed building materials, to the design, and/or to the siting, in order to insure architectural compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. The decision of the zoning administrator may be appealed to the planning commission and the decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council, as provided in Section 17.08.050.

(Ord. 94-07 § 3, 1994: prior code § 13.05.008)

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2024; Ord. No. 24-06, § 2, 8-20-2024)