The following regulations shall be applicable to all use of property in the R-3 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 may be adopted from time to time by the City Council.

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

   The following uses shall be permitted in the Multiple-Family Residence Zone (R-3):

   (A)   All uses permitted in the Single-Family Residence Zone (R-1), Limited Two-Family Residence Zone (R-1A), and Low Density Multiple-Family Residence Zone (R-2);

   (B)   Group dwellings and multiple-family dwellings;

   (C)   Hospital and hospital related uses provided a conditional use permit is obtained pursuant to §§ 153.240 through 153.248; and

   (D)   All single-family residential units constructed in the R-3 Zone shall comply with the development standards for single-family residential units in the R-1 Zone (see §§ 153.030 through 153.042).

   (E)   ADU 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-1 Zone are met.

   (F)   Transitional and supportive housing as defined in Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 50675.2(h) and 50675.14(b).

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.701) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 652, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 241-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 410-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 534-C.S., passed 6-17-03; Am. Ord. 590-C.S., passed 3-1-11; Am. Ord. 644-C.S., passed 6-19-18)

   Maximum height is three stories or 35 feet.

('65 Code, § 9-3.702) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 285-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 286-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   The minimum building site area in the R-3 Zone shall be one lot not less than 5,000 square feet in area; provided, however, the minimum site area shall be 1,742 square feet of net lot area for each family dwelling unit. 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, § 9-3.703) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 534-C.S., passed 6-17-03; Am. Ord. 653, passed 10-1-19) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Each front yard in the R-3 Zone shall have a depth not less than 15 feet; except that the front yard shall be set back an additional three feet for each story which is proposed to be built above the first story.

('65 Code, § 9-3.704) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 285-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 286-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Each side yard in the R-3 Zone shall be not less than 10 feet in width for buildings up to 28 feet in height and not less than 15 feet for buildings in excess of 28 feet in height.

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

   (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, § 9-3.705) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 285-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 286-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   The rear yard in the R-3 Zone shall be not less than ten feet in depth, unless the property abuts an R-1 Zone, in which case the rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet.

   (B)   The rear yard shall be set back an additional three feet for each story which is proposed to be built above the first story.

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

   (D)   A detached accessory building not exceeding one story in height may occupy not more than one-half the area of the rear yard.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.706) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 285-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 286-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-3 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, § 9-3.707) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 534-C.S., passed 6-17-03; Am. Ord. 653, passed 10-1-19) Penalty, see § 153.999

   In the R-3 Zone:

   (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, § 9-3.708) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 912, 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

   Apartment buildings in the R-3 Zone with three or more stories shall comply with ADA requirements with respect to elevators.

('65 Code, § 9-3.709) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 912, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 535-C.S., passed 1-20-04) Penalty, see § 153.999

   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)