The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a district to accommodate low density and intensity uses in the rural and suburban areas of the County of Monterey and to insure that allowable land uses are compatible in the area.

The regulation of this Chapter shall apply in all "LDR" Districts and are subject to Chapter 21.62 (Height and Setback Exceptions) of this Title.

A.

The first single family dwelling per lot;

B.

Guesthouses meeting the development standards of Section 21.64.020;

C.

The keeping of pets;

D.

Animal husbandry and small livestock farming; provided that not more than one horse, mule, cow, or similar livestock shall be kept for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of land area;

E.

Rooming and boarding of not more than two (2) persons;

F.

Non-habitable accessory structures and accessory uses to any permitted use;

G.

Temporary residence, pursuant to Section 21.64.070, used as living quarters during the construction of the first dwelling on a lot;

H.

Small family day care home;

I.

Small residential care facility;

J.

Water system facilities including wells and storage tanks serving four (4) or fewer service connections, pursuant to Chapter 15.04, Monterey County Code, and replacement of water tanks and wells where no increase in service connections is created. The screening of any tanks and associated structures shall be approved by the Director of Planning;

K.

Cultivation, cutting and removal of Christmas trees;

L.

Home occupations, pursuant to Section 21.64.090;

M.

Stands for the sale of agricultural products grown on the premises having no permanent electricity, plumbing or paving and where adequate restroom facilities exist on premises, subject to the approval of the Director of Environmental Health;

N.

Crop farming, tree farming, viticulture and horticulture;

O.

Other uses of a similar character, density and intensity to those listed in this section;

P.

Intermittent livestock farming or animal husbandry uses such as "4-H" projects;

Q.

Accessory dwelling unit meeting the development standards of Section 21.64.030;

R.

Employee housing providing accommodations for up to six (6) employees;

S.

Supportive housing contained within a dwelling unit if the dwelling unit is an allowed use under this section;

T.

Transitional housing or transitional housing development contained within the housing types of this section.

U.

Homestays, pursuant to Section 21.64.290;

V.

Limited vacation rentals, pursuant to Section 21.64.290.

(Ord. No. 5177, § 29, 5-24-2011; Ord. No. 5135, § 100, 7-7-2009; Ord. No. 5422, §§ 12, 13, 8-27-2024)

A.

Repealed;

B.

Tract sales or rental offices;

C.

Repealed;

D.

Repealed;

E.

Second residential unit not exceeding the zoning density of the property;

F.

Reduction in setback requirements of ten (10) percent or less of the required setbacks;

G.

Small water system facilities including wells and storage tanks of five (5) to fourteen (14) service connections;

H.

Other uses of a similar character, density and intensity to those listed in this section.

I.

Additions to existing approved wireless communications facilities, pursuant to Section 21.64.310;

J.

Supportive housing contained within the housing types of this section;

K.

Transitional housing or transitional housing development contained within the housing types of this section.

(Ord. No. 5177, § 30, 5-24-2011; Ord. 3938, 1997)

A.

Additional residential units to a maximum of four (4) on any lot and not exceeding the zoning density of the property;

B.

Public and quasi-public uses including churches, cemeteries, parks, playgrounds, schools, public safety facilities, public utility facilities but not including uses of a non-residential nature such as jails, rehabilitation centers, detention facilities, or corporation yards;

C.

Country clubs;

D.

Golf courses;

E.

Commercial kennel (ZA);

F.

Legal nonconforming use of a portion of the structure extended throughout the structure (ZA);

G.

Legal nonconforming use changed to a use of a similar or more restricted nature;

H.

Bed and breakfast facility, pursuant to Section 21.64.100;

I.

Commercial and noncommercial wind energy conversion systems;

J.

Development in Carmel Valley Floodplain, pursuant to Section 21.64.130 (ZA);

K.

Ridgeline development;

L.

Conversion of uncultivated land to cultivated agricultural use on land with fifteen (15) percent—twenty-five (25) percent slopes (North County Area Plan, Central Salinas Valley Plan, Cachagua Area Plan, only);

M.

Repealed;

N.

Repealed;

O.

Keeping and raising of mink (ZA);

P.

Any building, structure, or enclosure for the purpose of maintaining a zoo or zoological garden or for the purpose of raising, maintaining or exhibiting any wild animal or animals;

Q.

Water system facilities including wells and storage tanks serving fifteen (15) or more service connections;

R.

Removal of minerals or natural materials for commercial purposes;

S.

Assemblages of people, such as carnivals, festivals, races and circuses, not exceeding ten (10) days, and not involving construction of permanent facilities (ZA);

T.

Accessory structures and accessory uses prior to establishment of main use or structure (ZA);

U.

Large family day care facilities (ZA);

V.

Cottage industries, pursuant to Section 21.64.095 (ZA);

W.

The exploration for and the removal of oil and gas (ZA);

X.

Other uses of a similar character, density and intensity to those listed in this section;

Y.

Public stables on a minimum of ten (10) acres (ZA);

Z.

Mobile home parks, pursuant to Section 21.64.210.

AA.

Wireless communications facilities, pursuant to Section 21.64.310;

BB.

Large residential care facility (ZA);

CC.

Supportive housing contained within the housing types of this section;

DD.

Transitional housing or transitional housing development contained within the housing types of this section.

EE.

Commercial vacation rentals, pursuant to Section 21.64.290 (ZA).

(Ord. No. 5177, § 31, 5-24-2011; Ord. 3938, 1997)

(Ord. No. 5422, § 14, 8-27-2024)

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site shall be one acre unless otherwise approved as part of a clustered residential development.

B.

Development Density, Maximum. The maximum development density shall not exceed the acres/unit shown for the specific "LDR" District as shown on the zoning map (e.g. "LDR/2" means an "LDR" District with a maximum gross density of two acres/unit).

C.

Structure Height and Setback Regulations. The following structure height and setback regulations apply unless superseded by a structure height limit noted on the zoning map (e.g. "LDR/2.5 (24)" would mean a structure height limit of twenty-four (24) feet), setback requirements when combined with a "B" distance or setbacks shown on a recorded final or parcel map, or setback lines on a Sectional District Map.

In a subdivision where a lot or lots have a designated building envelope, the dwelling unit and accessory structures shall be located wholly within the building envelope unless otherwise approved in the subdivision process.

1.

Main Structures.

a.

Minimum Setbacks.

Front: thirty (30)feet;

Side: ten (10) percent of the average lot width, to a maximum required of twenty (20) feet;

Rear: twenty (20) feet.

b.

Height. Maximum height: thirty (30) feet.

2.

Accessory Structures (Habitable).

a.

Minimum Setbacks.

Front: fifty (50) feet;

Side: six feet;

Rear: six feet.

b.

Height. Maximum height: fifteen (15) feet

3.

Accessory Structures (Non-habitable).

a.

Minimum Setbacks.

Front: fifty (50) feet;

Side: six feet on front one-half of property; one foot on rear one-half of property;

Rear: one foot.

b.

Height. Maximum height: fifteen (15) feet.

c.

Agricultural windmills are exempt from the height provisions of this Chapter.

4.

Accessory structures used as barns, stables or farm out buildings shall not be less than fifty (50) feet from the front of the property or twenty (20) feet from the side or rear property line or twenty (20) feet from any residence on the property. The maximum height shall be thirty (30) feet.

D.

Minimum Distance Between Structures.

Main Structures: twenty (20) feet;

Accessory/Main Structures: ten (10) feet;

Accessory/Accessory Structures: six feet.

E.

Building Site Coverage, Maximum: thirty-five (35) percent on lots less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet; twenty-five (25) percent on lots of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more.

F.

Parking Regulations. Parking for all development shall be established pursuant to Chapter 21.58.

G.

Landscaping Requirements. None, except as may be required by condition of approval of an Administrative or Use Permit.

H.

Lighting Requirements.

1.

For any new development that includes exterior lighting, all exterior lighting shall be consistent with the Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting adopted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 21.63.020, unless exempt under Section 21.63.020.D.

2.

Review by the Director of Planning of all exterior lighting associated with any construction permit for consistency with the Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting and approval by the Director of Planning are required prior to issuance of the construction permit.

3.

Applications for construction permits which are subject to these lighting regulations must include the following information:

a.

Plans indicating the location of each light fixture; and

b.

Manufacturer's catalog specification sheet for each type of fixture.

c.

The Director of Planning may waive these submittal requirements or request additional information, as deemed necessary on a project by project basis.

I.

Sign Regulations. Signing for all development shall be established pursuant to Chapter 21.60.

(Ord. No. 5262, § 5, 1-26-2016)

A.

Manufactured dwelling units meeting the standards of Section 21.64.040 are permitted subject to the requirements of any conventional dwelling unit in this Chapter.

B.

The following types of development are subject to Section 21.64.250 (Regulations for the Reduction of Vehicle Trips) of this Title:

a.

Any residential development of twenty-five (25) or more units; or

b.

Any new or expanded commercial, industrial or tourist oriented development which will employ fifty (50) or more persons.