The A Estate Zone is intended to establish zoning regulations of property for the purpose of allowing animals, agriculture, and auxiliary buildings, in addition to those provided in the R-1 Zone. The A Zone shall be combined with the R-1 Zone, and all regulations of both zones shall be applicable to any such property.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part): prior code § 9-4.1751)

During the proceedings for the change of the official zoning map, as set forth in Chapter 11.84 of this title, the Planning Commission may recommend an Estate Zone designation, and the City Council may make such designation. Prior to making a recommendation for such a zone change, the Planning Commission shall make the findings required by this section in addition to any other findings required elsewhere in this title for the recommendation of a zone change. The required findings shall be made in writing as part of the recommendation to the City Council. Prior to making such designation, the City Council shall also make the findings required by this section. The findings required prior to the recommendation and approval of such a zone change are as follows:

A.

That the application for a zone change on property includes only R-1 Zoning and a minimum density of 20,000 square foot lots;

B.

That the use of such property would not be inharmonious with the adopted General Plan;

C.

That the area of the zone change is sufficient in size as to create a neighborhood of like zoning; and

D.

That the area has been provided with proper circulation for the movement of horses and for the servicing of the estates.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part); prior code § 9-4.1752)

The following uses shall be permitted in the Estate A zone:

A.

Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwellings Units.

(Prior code § 9-4.1753; Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part); Ord. No. 21-996, § III, 10-4-21)

All uses permitted in the A Zone which are not permitted in the R-1 Zone shall be subject to the approval of a PPD submitted and reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11.80 of this title.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part); prior code § 9-4.1754)

The Planning Commission shall establish by resolution development standards for the A Zone, including, but not limited to, setbacks.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part): prior code § 9-4.1755)

The Planning Commission shall establish by resolution performance standards for the A Zone, including, but not limited to, the number of animals allowed.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part): prior code § 9-4.1756)