The purpose of the R-2-2000 multiple-family residential district is to provide for the development of quality type apartments on large lots, and further to encourage the combining of small lots in the R-2 district that individually do not meet the property development standards required for R-2-2000 district uses, in order to provide for the redevelopment of such areas. The following regulations, set out in this chapter, shall apply to all land in the R-2-2000 multiple-family residential district. (Ord. 1000 § 19.80, 1955)

Applications may be made by either of the procedures set out in section 18.56.030 or 18.56.040 of this chapter. (Ord. 1000 § 19.81, 1955)

In the R-2-2000 district:

   A.   The applicant may request and the commission may recommend a conditional use permit for the uses permitted herein, subject to the regulations set forth in chapter 18.192 of this title.

   B.   The applicant must be the property owner or an authorized agent of the owner.

   C.   A conditional use permit is granted to the applicant only, and is not transferable with the land.

   D.   Responsibility for the posting of bonds, and fulfilling of city requirements for both on site and off site improvements rests with the applicant. (Ord. 1000 § 19.81(A), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 district:

   A.   The applicant may request and the commission may recommend a change of zone for the uses permitted herein subject to the requirements of this chapter and the regulations of section 18.180.010 of this title. The commission may recommend and the council may grant a conditional use permit in lieu of a change of zone when this procedure is determined to be more appropriate.

   B.   All conditions fixed by the city council in the amendment to the ordinance creating the district shall run with the land, and shall be binding upon the applicant for the amendment, his heirs, successors and assigns. (Ord. 1000 § 19.81(B), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 District, no building, structure or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, structurally altered or enlarged, except for the purposes set out in sections 18.56.060 through 18.56.080 of this chapter. (Ord. 1000 § 19.82, 1955)

Principal permitted uses in the R-2-2000 District include:

   Community Care Facility, licensed or unlicensed.

   Employee housing, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.

   Existing single-family dwelling (one on each lot), including re-use or conversion of an existing single-family dwelling to a multifamily dwelling.

   Home occupations, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title, and subject to the provisions of chapter 18.160 of this title.

   Multiple-family dwellings, either in one structure or a group of structures. No groups of single-family detached dwelling units may be placed on any lot or parcel of land.

   Single Room Occupancy facilities, subject to the provisions of chapter 18.156, Article XV, of this title.

   Supportive and transitional housing intended to serve the target population, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title. (Ord. 2985, 2025: Ord. 1000 § 19.82(A), 1955)

Accessory uses in the R-2-2000 District include:

   Accessory building, such as bathhouse, cabana and storage shed.

   Garage or carport.

   Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance with chapter 18.156 of this title.

   Private swimming pool. (Ord. 2881 §11, 2019: Ord. 2861, 2018)

Uses permitted by conditional use permit in the R-2-2000 District include:

   Uses listed in chapter 18.192 of this title, in accordance with the provisions of that chapter. (Ord. 1000 § 19.82(C), 1955)

The property development standards set out in sections 18.56.110 through 18.56.290 of this chapter shall apply to all lands and buildings in the R-2-2000 Zone. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84, 1955)

In the R-2-2000 Zone, each lot shall have a minimum area of twelve thousand (12,000) square feet. (Ord. 1829 § 1, 1983: Ord. 1000 § 19.84(A), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 Zone:

   A.   Each lot shall have a minimum width of one hundred feet (100');

   B.   Each lot shall have a minimum depth of one hundred twenty feet (120'). (Ord. 1829 § 1, 1983: Ord. 1000 § 19.84(B), 1955)

Population density in the R-2-2000 District shall be as follows:

   A.   For one- and two-story projects, the maximum density shall be two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of lot area per dwelling unit. The minimum density is three thousand five hundred fifty (3,550) square feet of lot area per dwelling unit, provided all other applicable development standards are satisfied including required yards, landscape, outdoor living space, and on-site parking. The requirements of this section may be modified by the City Council in a density bonus agreement entered into pursuant to California Government Code section 65915 et seq.

   B.   For three-story or more projects, the maximum density shall be two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area per dwelling unit. The minimum density is two thousand eight hundred fifty (2,850) square feet of lot area per dwelling unit, provided all other applicable development standards are satisfied including required yards, landscape, open space, and on-site parking. (Ord. 2985, 2025: Ord. 1829 § 1, 1983: Ord. 1000 § 19.84(C), 1955)

Maximum coverage by structures in the R-2-2000 District is forty five percent (45%) of the lot area. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(D), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 District, buildings and structures shall have a height not greater than three (3) stories. See section 18.152.030 of this title for exceptions. (Ord. 1960 § 1, 1986: Ord. 1000 § 19.84(E), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 Zone:

   A.   Each lot shall have a front yard extending for the full width of the lot. For one- and two-story buildings, the yard shall be not less than twenty five feet (25') nor more than forty feet (40') in depth. For three-story or more buildings, the yard shall be not less than thirty five feet (35') nor more than fifty feet (50') in depth. The front setback area shall be landscaped and maintained.

   B.   See subsection 18.148.030B of this title for regulations applying to partly built up blocks.

   C.   See subsection 18.148.030D of this title for regulations applying to key lots. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(F), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone:

   A.   Lots shall have a side yard on each side of the main building of not less than ten feet (10'), such yard to be increased five feet (5') in width for every story above the first story.

   B.   See subsection 18.148.030E of this title for regulations applying to side yards on corner lots.

   C.   See subsection 18.148.030F of this title for regulations applying to side yards for reversed corner lots. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(G), 1955)

Each lot in the R-2-2000 zone shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty five feet (25'). (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(H), 1955)

For the purposes of this chapter, in the R-2-2000 zone the front of a building shall be considered the side containing the main entryway. (This provision may result in buildings with multiple front yards.)

   A.   1. Where there is more than one main building on a lot or building site, or where a building is constructed about a court, each building or wing shall have the following yards:

 

 

      2.   For buildings having more than two (2) stories, each front, side and rear yard shall be increased five feet (5') for each story above the second story.

      3.   For buildings having offset surfaces, each yard standard may be reduced up to five feet (5'), provided the average required space between buildings is maintained.

      4.   The requirements of this subsection may be modified by the city council in a density bonus agreement entered into pursuant to California Government Code section 65915 et seq.

   B.   Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings, the total distance between buildings shall be increased by the width of the driveway, except as follows:

      1.   Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings arranged rear to rear that have garages incorporated into the dwelling units, the total distance between buildings shall be not less than thirty feet (30'), and the side of the building opposite the driveway shall be considered the front of the building.

      2.   Where a driveway is included in the space between buildings arranged rear to side that have garages incorporated into the dwelling units, the total distance between buildings shall be not less than the width of the driveway plus the required side yard, and the side of the building opposite the driveway shall be considered the front of the building.

      3.   The distance between buildings or wings shall not be less than the sum of the yard requirements for each building, as set forth herein. Main buildings and accessory buildings shall in no instance be closer than twenty feet (20'), except that the front yard of any main building facing a garage or carport shall be a minimum of forty feet (40'). (Ord. 2744, 2014: Ord. 1829 § 1, 1983: Ord. 1000 § 19.84(I), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone, outdoor living space for relaxation, recreation and visual pleasure shall be provided for each dwelling unit at a standard of one square foot of outdoor living area for each three (3) square feet of gross floor area within each dwelling unit.

   A.   The outdoor living space may be provided in the form of common open space areas, private open space areas, or a combination thereof, except that there shall be at least two hundred (200) square feet of common open space for each dwelling unit. Such spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following specifications:

      1.   Common Outdoor Living Space: Each common outdoor living space shall contain a minimum area of two thousand (2,000) square feet, and have a minimum dimension of twenty feet (20'):

         a.   Pools, putting greens, shuffleboard courts and similar open type recreational facilities may be located in the common outdoor living space;

         b.   Recreation buildings may be located within the common outdoor living space; provided, however, that not more than ten percent (10%) of such space may be utilized for recreational building purposes. The space between buildings shall be increased by the dimensions of the recreational building(s);

         c.   A minimum thirty percent (30%) of the common open space area shall be landscaped and maintained.

      2.   Private Outdoor Living Space:

         a.   Private outdoor living space for dwelling units located on the ground floor shall contain a minimum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet, with a minimum dimension of ten feet (10'). Such space shall be contiguous to the unit served.

         b.   Private outdoor living space for dwelling units located above the first floor may be provided in the form of balconies or recessed areas open on at least two (2) sides. Such space shall contain a minimum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet, with a minimum dimension of seven feet (7'), and be contiguous to the unit served;

         c.   All patios, balconies and recessed areas adjacent to a public right of way shall be enclosed at a height of at least three feet (3') on all sides viewable from the public right of way. No patio enclosure over three feet (3') in height may extend into the required front yard.

   B.   Outdoor living spaces may be located in the required rear yards, side yards and interior yards, provided they comply with the minimum dimensions specified for each type of outdoor living space. The required front setback area may not be included in the calculation.

   C.   No portion of off street parking spaces, driveways, covered pedestrian accessways, or utility areas such as drying yards or trash areas, shall be included in the outdoor living space calculation.

   D.   All required outdoor living spaces shall be accessible to the occupants of the dwelling units. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(J), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone, a trash storage and pick up area of adequate size shall be provided to the rear of the required front yard. Such area shall be completely enclosed and screened from view by solid masonry walls. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(K), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone, the provisions of section 18.40.150 of this title shall apply, except that accessory buildings may occupy not more than eighty percent (80%) of the rear yard area. (Ord. 2985, 2025: Ord. 1000 § 19.84(L), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone:

   A.   The provisions of chapter 18.164 of this title shall apply. In addition, there shall be not more than one driveway to off street parking and covered parking areas for each one hundred feet (100') of lot width.

   B.   Whenever a driveway or open parking spaces are located within a side yard or rear yard, a planting area with not less than a three foot (3') wide interior diameter shall be provided adjacent to the interior property line(s). (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(M), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone:

   A.   All open parking spaces, when adjacent to a public right of way, shall be screened from public view by three foot (3') high decorative masonry walls.

   B.   All covered parking spaces shall have solid walls, extending from the ground to roof along the end adjacent to a public right of way, and shall be fully enclosed on all sides with walls and doors for at least the first seventy five feet (75') of lot depth. In addition, entryways to covered parking spaces that are viewable from a public right of way shall be enclosed by doors.

   C.   Structures having roofs and exterior walls comprised of sheet metal shall not be located closer than one hundred feet (100') from any dedicated street, and shall not be viewable from any public right of way. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(N), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone:

   A.   All heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, including ducts, meters, plumbing lines and tanks, shall be architecturally screened from public view.

   B.   Mechanical and plumbing equipment shall be screened from view as follows:

      1.   By masonry walls when mounted at grade;

      2.   By parapet walls on flat roofs;

      3.   By parapet walls or in roof wells on pitched roofs.

   C.   Plumbing vent pipes, all heater flues, and all roof penetrations shall be gathered and concealed from view as required in subsections B2 and B3 of this section. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(O), 1955)

For fences, landscaping and walls in the R-2-2000 zone, the provisions of chapter 18.168 of this title shall apply. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(P), 1955)

For signs in the R-2-2000 zone, the provisions of the applicable regulations of the Redlands sign code shall apply. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(Q), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone, site plans and elevations shall be submitted to the commission for review and approval. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(R), 1955)

In the R-2-2000 zone, before a building permit may be issued, all existing single-family buildings and related structures shall be removed from the property. (Ord. 1000 § 19.84(S), 1955)