The following regulations shall be applicable to all use of property in the R-2 zone, to promote the general welfare and encourage smart growth by achieving the following:

   (A)   To ensure that the size of new structures and additions does not exceed the scale of their surroundings;

   (B)   To provide adequate separation between structures and the surrounding properties and streets to allow for light, ventilation and access;

   (C)   To compensate for the density of the residential development through the provision of adequate passive and active open space areas;

   (D)   To maximize security through the use of common semi-public areas and mutually visible entries; and

   (E)   To conform to residential design guidelines as they maybe adopted from time to time by the City Council.

(Ord. 526-C.S., passed 7-16-02)

   The following uses shall be permitted in Low Density Multiple-Family Residence Zones (R-2):

   (A)   All uses permitted in the Single-Family Residence Zones (R-1) and Limited Two-Family Residence Zones (R-1A);

   (B)   Group dwellings and multiple-family dwellings;

   (C)   State licensed family day care homes; and

   (D)   Residential care facilities housing six or fewer persons.

   (E)   ADUs shall be allowed in accordance with the provisions of § 153.047, and provided all other requirements relating to the development of such units in the R-l Zone are met.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.601) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 80-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 410-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 534-C.S., approved 6-17-03; Am. Ord. 653, passed 10-1-19)

   The maximum building height is two stories or 35 feet.

('65 Code, § 9-3.602) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 80-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   The minimum building site area in the R-2 Zone shall be one lot, but in no case shall a lot having an area less than 7,920 square feet be used as a building site for more than one family dwelling unit; provided, however, the minimum site area shall be 3,960 square feet of net lot area for each family dwelling unit. Further, no lot created after September 20, 1985 shall have less than 70 feet of street frontage or an area of less than 10,000 square feet.

(‘65 Code, §9-3.603) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 80-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 543-C.S., passed 6-17-03; Am. Ord. 653, passed 10-1-19) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Each front yard in R-2 Zones shall be not less than 20 feet, and not more than 25 feet; and provided, further, where lots comprising 25% or more of the frontage of the block are occupied by buildings, no building erected or structurally altered upon such frontage shall, project beyond the average front yard line of the lots next adjacent thereto on either side. A vacant lot shall be considered for this purpose as having a front yard as provided heretofore in this section. A lot having a front yard more than 25 feet in depth shall be considered for this purpose as having a front yard 25 feet in depth.

   (B)   Open, unenclosed porches, platforms, or landing places not covered by a roof, awning, or canopy and not surrounded by a railing, which porches, platforms, or landings do not extend above the level of the ground floor of the building, may extend or project into the required front yard not more than six feet.

('65 Code, § 9-3.604) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 797, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 80-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Minimum side yards in R-2 Zones shall not be less than five feet for one story structures, 10 feet for two story structures up to 28 feet in height and 15 feet for two story structures in excess of 28 feet in height.

   (B)   On corner lots the side yard on the side street shall be not less than 12 feet.

   (C)   Outside stairways, porches, or landing places unenclosed and unroofed may extend into a side yard for a distance not to exceed three feet.

   (D)   Cornices, canopies, eaves, or any architectural feature not providing additional floor space within the building may extend into a side yard a distance not to exceed one foot.

('65 Code, § 9-3.605) (Ord. 556, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   The rear yard in R-2 Zones shall be not less than ten feet in depth, unless the property abuts an R-1Zone, in which case the rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet.

   (B)   Outside stairways, unroofed and unenclosed, may extend into rear yards for a distance not to exceed four and one-half feet.

   (C)   A detached accessory building not exceeding one story in height shall have a rear yard or not less than five feet and may not occupy more than one-half the area of the rear yard.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.606) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 80-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 601-C.S., passed 3-4-14) Penalty, see § 153.999

   No detached dwelling, or other main building, in the R-2 Zone shall be closer than 20 feet to any other detached dwelling or main building on the same building site, and no detached accessory building, or ADU shall be closer than six feet to any other accessory building or main building on the same building site.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.607) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 534-C.S., passed 6-17-03; Am. Ord. 653, passed 10-1-19) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Dwelling units in the R-2 Zone shall meet the following minimum standards:

   (A)   One-bedroom dwelling units shall have a minimum of 880 square feet of floor area.

   (B)   One-bedroom and den or two-bedroom dwelling units shall have a minimum of 1,100 square feet of floor area and shall have a full bathroom.

   (C)   Two-bedroom and den or three-bedroom dwelling units shall have a minimum of 1,320 square feet of floor area and shall have, as a minimum, a single bathroom and a 3/4 bathroom.

   (D)   The minimum size of a bedroom shall be 125 square feet, excluding closet areas.

   (E)   This section shall not apply to ADUs.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.608) (Ord. 80-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 285-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 286-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 534-C.S., passed 6-17-03; Am. Ord. 653, passed 10-1-19) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   In the R-2 Zone, no new development of any multi-family dwellings or group dwellings shall be approved and no building permits, use permits or other entitlements shall be issued for any such development unless and until the owner or his designated representative files with and to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director, a site plan showing in addition to the buildings and front, side and rear yards, recreational and leisure areas, passive amenities, private areas and common areas as required by this section.

   (B)   In the R-2 Zone, a minimum of 500 square feet of recreational and leisure area shall be provided for each bedroom within each multi-dwelling or group dwelling project site.

   (C)   Such recreational and leisure areas may consist of the following:

      (1)   Private areas. Private areas consisting of patios, yards, or balconies shall constitute a minimum of 40% of the total recreational and leisure area provided. Private areas located on the ground level shall have a minimum dimension of ten feet, a minimum area of 200 square feet and shall be provided with solid enclosures between three and six feet in height and composed of material that is compatible in design and color with the adjoining dwelling unit. Private areas located above ground level shall have a minimum dimension of six feet and minimum area of 50 square feet. Such balconies shall be enclosed with railings which meet the safety standards of the latest adopted edition of the California Building Code.

      (2)   Common areas. All recreational and leisure areas which are not used for private areas shall consist of common areas. Common areas shall have a minimum dimension of 20 feet and may include open lawn areas with less than a 10% grade, passive amenities, courtyards, and open spaces between buildings. Pergolas, swimming pools, tennis courts, play lots, volleyball pits, enclosed structures such as a gymnasium or racquetball court, or community gardens may also count as common areas but shall not be located in the front yard. Enclosed structures shall not constitute more than 10% of the total recreational and leisure area. The remaining common area shall be open space, which shall be usable and integral to the project.

      (3)   On-site open space reductions. The Planning Commission may grant up to a 50% reduction in common open space requirements for developments that:

         (a)   Locate and allow public access to common open space areas immediately contiguous and directly accessible to a public park;

         (b)   Provide publicly accessible trail easements or pedestrian connections to existing open spaces, parks, or other public amenities; or

         (c)   Dedicate scenic and public access easements access along the Alhambra wash or Rubio wash.

      (4)   Off-site dedication. As part of a citywide long-range park and open space master plan, the city may establish a program where required recreational and leisure area may be provided off-site through the dedication and improvement of public open space consistent with city goals and policies. Improvements may include but are not limited to pocket parks, trails, or public plazas.

      (5)   In-lieu fee. The city may establish a program allowing for the payment of fees in lieu of providing on-site common open space. If this program is established, an applicant may opt to pay a fee at the rate established in lieu of providing common-site open space. Fees collected may be used to provide, enhance, or expand park and open space areas for residents.

(Ord. 308-C.S., passed 9-20-88; Am. Ord. 535-C.S., passed 1-20-04; Am. Ord. 601-C.S., passed 3-4-14)

   Prior to the issuance of any building permits for new homes within 1,000 feet of the I-10 freeway, within 500 feet of any rail line and within 200 feet of any arterial street, the applicant shall submit an acoustical analysis to the Community Development Director. This analysis shall indicate the existing and projected Community Noise Equivalent Levels (CNEL's) on the site and the method by which the noise is to be controlled or reduced to no more than 45 db within the interior living space of all proposed dwelling units.

(Ord. 308-C.S., passed 9-20-88; Am. Ord. 535-C.S., passed 1-20-04)

   All single-family residential units constructed in the R-2 Zone shall comply with the development standards for single-family residential units in the R-1 Zone.