Districts zoned MCSP R-6 can accommodate compact single-family homes (attached or detached), single-family homes, and medium density residential development of four to six dwellings per acre. Development shall conform with surrounding neighboring development and be designed to be mindful of site constraints, such as topography, drainage and existing vegetation. Medium density housing could take the form of townhomes, duplexes, tri-plexes, and/or four-plexes or other multi-family structures. Acceptable medium density housing must be designed to achieve compatibility with existing office and residential uses. The purpose is to maximize opportunities for the development of housing to accommodate anticipated growth, facilitate mobility within both the ownership and rental markets, and encourage the construction of diverse housing options.

(Ord. No. 293, § 3(Exh. A), 11-10-2020)

In this district, each of the following uses is permitted by right:

A.

Compact single-family housing and the accessory structures and uses normally auxiliary to a single-family home;

B.

A detached single-family dwelling with the accessory structures and uses normally auxiliary to it;

C.

One duplex and the accessory structures and uses normally auxiliary to the structure(s);

D.

Other multi-family residential structures, and the accessory structures and uses normally auxiliary to the structure(s).

E.

Accessory dwelling unit(s) consistent with Chapter 8.124;

F.

Supportive housing and transitional housing of the same type allowed in this district;

G.

Animal keeping in accordance with Chapter 8.92, Article 1;

H.

Home occupations in conformance with Chapter 8.112;

I.

Child day care center (family day care home only);

J.

Pocket parks; and

K.

Residential care facilities with six persons or fewer, employee housing with six persons or fewer, and group homes not requiring licensing by the State of California.

(Ord. No. 293, § 3(Exh. A), 11-10-2020; Ord. No. 316, § 4, 6-25-2025)

In this district, each of the following uses is permitted on the issuance of a conditional use permit:

A.

Animal keeping in accordance with Chapter 8.92, Article 2 for such dwellings;

B.

Up to five thousand (5,000) cumulative square feet per lot located in an area transitional to a commercial or office district of the following:

1.

Personal services, general;

2.

Personal services, improvement or instructional;

3.

Professional services.

C.

Sports recreation facility, (private, not organized and operated for profit; for use by residents of the neighborhood or subdivision where it is located);

D.

Park and outdoor recreational facility not organized and operated for profit; and

E.

Other uses found by the planning commission at a public hearing to be consistent with the purpose of the district and comparable to any of the foregoing uses.

(Ord. No. 293, § 3(Exh. A), 11-10-2020)

A.

To the extent consistent with state law, the developer/property owner may choose to develop property in this district at a minimum of four dwelling units per gross acre, and at no more than six dwelling units per gross acre, except as provided in subsection B of this section.

B.

The allowable density may be increased in compliance with all applicable state laws.

(Ord. No. 293, § 3(Exh. A), 11-10-2020; Ord. No. 315, § 3, 8-28-2024)

The following standards shall apply to the extent consistent with state law for lots within the MCSP.

A.

MCSP R-6 Site Standards.

A1.

Garage or carport entrances opening onto any public or private right-of-way shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet from the nearest boundary of said right-of-way.

A2.

A porch and/or entry way feature may have a nine-foot minimum front yard setback.

A3.

Where one primary dwelling unit per lot is proposed, then the maximum dwelling unit square footage is five thousand (5,000) square feet.

A4.

Proposed developments fronting onto or abutting against a major scenic corridor as defined in Chapter 8.132 (Scenic Corridors) shall be subject to the setback and stepback requirements set forth in Section 8.200.050 (Moraga Center Design Requirements).

B.

See Section 8.200.050 Moraga Center Design Requirements of the Moraga Municipal Code, and Chapter 11 of the Moraga Design Guidelines for other applicable standards.

(Ord. No. 293, § 3(Exh. A), 11-10-2020; Ord. No. 315, §§ 4, 5, 8-28-2024)

The following standards shall apply to developments within this district to the extent consistent with state law:

A.

Landscaped Areas. All areas not covered by buildings and paved areas shall conform to a landscape plan approved by the reviewing authority.

B.

Building Design. The building design shall conform to the building design concept established for the area. If a design concept does not exist at the time an application for a building permit or a conditional use permit, as the case may be, is filed, the applicant shall propose a design concept for the site and show how the design relates to neighboring properties.

C.

Maximum Aggregate Building Height. On sloped lots where a structure is stepped down the slope, the maximum aggregate building height shall not exceed forty-five (45) feet. However, if upon design review, the reviewing authority finds that the building height proposed for the structure will create a significant adverse effect on neighboring properties or is incompatible with the natural terrain or vegetation, the reviewing authority may reduce the maximum building height permitted to a height which eliminates or mitigates the adverse effects of the building height proposed.

(Ord. No. 293, § 3(Exh. A), 11-10-2020; Ord. No. 315, § 5, 8-28-2024)