The R-1 district is intended to provide for the development of single-family residential homes on lots not less than five thousand square feet in area, not more than one dwelling unit permitted on any lot, except within planned developments. All regulations for this district are deemed necessary for the protection of the quality of the residential environment and for the securing of the health, safety and general welfare of the residents.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 district. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards in Section 17.10.040:

A.

One-family dwelling unit, not more than one primary dwelling per lot;

B.

Accessory buildings, including garages;

C.

Second residential units, subject to Section 17.38.260;

D.

Employee housing for six or fewer workers;

E.

Private greenhouses and horticultural collections, flower, and vegetable gardens;

F.

Home occupations, subject to Section 17.38.140;

G.

Temporary tract offices and model homes, in the tract being developed;

H.

Day nursery, small;

I.

Mobile home on a permanent foundation, subject to Section 17.38.210;

J.

Swimming pools subject to Section 17.38.320;

K.

Transitional and supportive housing.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

(Ord. No. 748, § 2, 1-11-2023)

The following uses may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit:

A.

Antennas for personal use subject to Section 17.38.020;

B.

Churches and parochial schools;

C.

Country clubs and golf courses;

D.

Day nursery, commercial (see Section 17.38.060);

E.

Day nursery, institutional (see Section 17.38.060);

F.

Day nursery, large (see Section 17.38.060);

G.

Microwave relay structures;

H.

Private schools;

I.

Public schools;

J.

Public libraries;

K.

Electric distribution substations;

L.

Planned residential development, including mobile home parks subject to Section 17.38.230;

M.

Swimming lessons, large group, subject to Section 17.38.310;

N.

Parks, except those included in the overall design of a subdivision;

O.

Yard setback reduction or lot dimension modifications for energy conservation purposes on multiple lots;

P.

Condominiums, subject to Section 17.38.050;

Q.

Welfare and charitable organizations.

(Ord. 549 § 2, 1996; Ord. 466 § 5, 1988; Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

(Ord. No. 748, § 2, 1-11-2023)

The following property development standards and those in Chapters 17.36 and 17.38 apply to all lands and structures in the R-1 district:

A.

Lot Area.

1.

Each lot shall have a minimum net area of six thousand square feet, except as provided in this section. A nonconforming lot of record under separate ownership at the time it became nonconforming may be used for or occupied by any use permitted in this district.

2.

If, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, two or more nonconforming lots, each with a separate and distinct number or other designation on an official map or approved record of survey recorded in the office of the county recorder, or delineated on a recorded subdivision map on file with the city, and abutting at least one public street or right-of-way are held in separate ownership:

a.

Each such lot may be used as a separate lot if it contains at least six thousand square feet of lot area and has a minimum width of fifty feet.

b.

If three or more such nonconforming lots are held in separate ownership, they may be divided into lots each of which contains at least six thousand square feet of lot area and has a minimum width of fifty feet. If such division requires a change of any existing lot line, a parcel map shall be filed with the planning director.

B.

Lot Dimensions. All lots created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall comply with the following minimum standards and lots existing as of that effective date may not be reduced below these standards. Each dimension is minimum only. One or both shall be increased to attain the minimum lot area required.

1.

Width:

a.

Interior lots shall have a minimum width of fifty feet.

b.

Corner lots shall have a minimum width of sixty-five feet.

c.

Lots siding on freeways or railroad rights-of-way shall have a minimum width of eighty feet.

d.

Curve lots and cul-de-sac lots shall have a minimum street frontage width of forty feet.

2.

Depth:

a.

Lots facing on local street shall have a minimum depth of one hundred feet.

b.

Lots facing on a major street as shown on the circulation element of the general plan shall have a minimum depth of one hundred twenty feet.

c.

Lots backing on freeways or railroad rights-of-way shall have a minimum depth of one hundred thirty feet.

C.

Population Density. The density shall not exceed one dwelling for each six thousand square feet of lot area or 7.26 dwelling units per acre. For planned developments, density shall be calculated on gross lot area minus public streets.

D.

Building Height.

1.

No main building or structure erected in this district shall have a height greater than two stories, not to exceed thirty feet.

2.

No accessory building erected in this district shall have a height greater than one story, not to exceed fourteen feet.

E.

Yards.

1.

Front yard:

a.

Each lot shall have a front yard of not less than twenty feet extending across the full width of the lot. The front yard shall be thirty feet for lots required to have a depth of one hundred twenty feet by paragraph (B)(2)(b) of this section.

b.

Lots fronting on a cul-de-sac turnaround shall have a front yard of not less than fifteen feet.

c.

The planning commission may require the staggering of setback, with a variation of up to three feet between houses. In no case shall a setback of less than fifteen feet be allowed, except on culs-de-sac, where the planning commission may approve a setback of ten feet as part of the total development plan of a subdivision.

d.

In situations where four or more lots have been improved with buildings, the required setback is the average of the improved lots, if the setback is less than the stated requirement.

2.

Side yard:

a.

Each lot shall have a side yard on each side of not less than five feet except for special conditions treated in this subdivision.

b.

When siding on an existing alley, a main building shall be located not less than thirty feet from the opposite side of the alley.

c.

On corner lots, unless otherwise specified in this title, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than ten feet in width.

d.

Where a dwelling unit is located on a lot so that the main entrance is located on the side of the building, the required side yard setback shall be not less than ten feet to such entrance.

e.

In situations where the entrance to a covered parking space faces an interior side property line, the required side yard setback from the side property line shall be twenty-five feet.

f.

In situations where the entrance to a covered parking space faces a street-side property line, the required setback shall be twenty feet from the street-side property line to the covered parking space.

g.

Rear yard: Each lot shall have a rear yard extending across the full width of the lot of not less than ten feet, provided that a minimum of one thousand square feet of open space is maintained to the side or rear of the main dwelling or in an "L" or "U" design; otherwise, twenty feet shall be provided.

F.

Space Between Buildings.

1.

Unless attached to the main building, accessory buildings shall be a minimum of six feet from the main building. However, the accessory building may be connected to the main building by means of a breezeway open to two sides consisting of a common roof using the same roofing materials as the main building.

2.

Where an accessory building is used for covered parking and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main building, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main building and falls entirely or in part within that area, the accessory building shall not be less than twenty-five feet from the main building.

3.

Where a lot abuts upon an alley, garages having vehicular access from the alley shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from the opposite side of the alley.

G.

Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed forty percent of the total lot area.

H.

Fences, Hedges and Walls. Fences, including walls and hedges, not exceeding three feet in height, may occupy any yard area. Fences, hedges and wall fences up to six feet in height are allowed in street side yards where:

1.

Residential lots abut nonresidential uses or zoned property;

2.

Where street sideyard abuts another street side yard subject to sight distance requirements (Section 17.36.010(C)).

Fences or other structures over six feet in height to enclose tennis courts or similar areas located on the rear half of a lot may be allowed, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.

I.

Off-street Parking. Section 17.36.030 applies.

J.

Access. There shall be vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street or recognized alley to the required off-street parking facilities.

K.

Signs. Section 17.36.040 applies.

(Ord. 523 § 2 (part), 1993; Ord. 487 § 2, 1990; Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

(Ord. No. 748, § 2, 1-11-2023)

Before any building or structure is erected on any lot in this district, a site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the planning director.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)