The purpose of the multiple-family residential— office (R-4) district is:

A.

To encourage the assembly of existing small lots for the purpose of redevelopment, in accordance with the provisions of the redevelopment plan;

B.

To encourage the development of new multiple-family residential and/or office uses together with facilities and services appurtenant thereto; and

C.

To establish site development standards which provide for visually appealing development, protect property values, and protect the integrity of residential areas adjacent to the district.

This district is consistent with the urban residential (UR) and the urban residential high (URH) general plan designations.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

A.

Multiple-family residences.

(Ord. No. 22-293, § III, 5-17-2022)

The following uses are permitted in the R-4 district if a use permit is issued, all site development standards specified in Section 17.37.040 are met, and a finding is made that the project will not reduce the potential of the site to meet the minimum residential density required by the City of Shasta Lake General Plan:

A.

Offices, including administrative, executive, business, editorial, professional, and medical offices.

B.

Offices, including administrative, executive, business, editorial, professional, and medical offices;

C.

Condominiums (residential or office).

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 22-293, § III, 5-17-2022)

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is eight thousand (8,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title.

B.

Maximum Residential Density. The maximum density of thirty (30) units per acre is permitted.

C.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width requirement is as follows:

1.

Interior lot, seventy-five (75) feet.

2.

Corner lot, eighty (80) feet.

D.

Yards. The minimum yard required along a street right-of-way shall be ten feet. The minimum building setback from the rear property line shall be ten feet. The minimum side yard setback shall be five feet per story. The minimum distance between buildings shall be twenty (20) feet, except the minimum distance between principal buildings and accessory buildings shall be ten feet.

E.

Single-Family Residential Buffer. Adjacent to legal conforming single-family residential areas, unless separated by a street or natural features such as topography or drainages, a buffer building setback shall be provided which shall be a minimum of the height of the proposed building, as measured from the finished ground level to the highest roof peak. However, the buffer shall be no less than twenty (20) feet for multiple-family residential use and thirty (30) feet for office uses.

F.

Interior Yard Space. Each dwelling unit shall contain an interior yard or deck space of at least one hundred forty-four (144) square feet in size. This interior space shall be directly accessible from the unit served and completely separate from any area required for automobile circulation, landscaping, or front yards. All such yard or deck areas shall be provided with fencing or railing suitable for outdoor activity. Yard areas may encroach into required side and rear yards; however, decks may not.

G.

Maximum Building Height. No principal buildings shall exceed four stories or forty-five (45) feet in height, as measured from the finished ground level to the top plate of the fourth story. No accessory building or other structure shall exceed one story or twenty (20) feet in height.

H.

Access. Parking areas shall be served by no less than two access points to any one street unless unusual circumstances demonstrate the need for only one access point.

I.

Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas. All off-street parking, loading and drives shall meet the requirements specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.

J.

Lighting. All parking areas, driveways and walkways shall meet the requirements specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title, Lighting.

K.

Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures of a maximum height of one foot above the trash container and of sufficient size shall be provided to accommodate all trash and waste stored on the premises. All free-standing trash enclosures shall be constructed of solid masonry material or concrete tilt-up with decorative exterior surface finish compatible with the main structure(s). Split-face concrete block, stucco, or similar finish is recommended. However, where the enclosure is not visible from a public street or single-family residential area, the enclosure may be constructed of chain-link fencing with slats and properly screened with landscaping. Trash enclosures incorporated into the building shall be designed to be constructed of the primary material of the building.

L.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements shall be based on the minimum standards specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title, except;

1.

A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the gross land area shall be landscaped.

2.

Shade trees shall be planted in the parking lot(s) at a ratio of one tree for every four spaces and must be located within seven and one-half feet of a parking space or driveway aisle. The shade tree standard is not applicable to covered parking.

M.

Fences. All fences shall be a minimum of block post spaced six feet on-center with solid wood insert. A landscaped earthen berm or combination of landscaped earthen berm is also acceptable, where appropriate. The maximum height of the fence, berm, or combination thereof, shall be six feet. Office uses shall have a solid masonry concrete wall or planted berm six feet in height, constructed along any lot line abutting an R-1 district, except for interior side lot lines where at a point twenty (20) feet nearest the front lot line, the wall or berm shall be only three feet high.

N.

Signing. Multiple-family residential uses shall be limited to one monument sign along each street the project abuts with a maximum height of five feet. Office uses shall be limited to one monument sign with a maximum height of five feet, or one building surface mounted sign. All signs shall be indirectly lit. Monument signs are limited to two faces and shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in size per face. Building surface mounted signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in size. The general appurtenant sign standards, except where modified herein, shall apply as specified in Section 17.84.060 of this title, Signs.

O.

Maintenance Program. Continued good appearance depends on the extent and quality of maintenance. Materials and finishes shall be selected for their durability and wear, as well as for their appearance. Measures need to be identified for protection against weather, neglect, damage, and abuse. The provisions for washing and cleaning buildings and structures, and control of dirt and refuse, shall be included in the design. Configurations that tend to catch and accumulate leaves, dirt and trash shall be avoided.

P.

Development Plans. An applicant for a use permit shall submit development plans which indicate how the site development standards listed in this section will be met and how the minimum residential density described within the City of Shasta Lake General Plan will not be diminished by the project. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or his or her designee. The approval shall occur as set forth in the approved use permit.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part); Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 17-262, § 2, 8-15-2017; Ord. No. 22-293, § III, 5-17-2022)