RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Site Development Standards for primary residential uses by Zoning District. Site development standards for primary residential uses shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1, unless otherwise noted. For site development standards for additional permitted or conditionally permitted uses refer to districts in Part 2 of this Chapter.
(1) If front on to secondary or primary highway refer to section 9271u.
(2) If development is located within the Cultural Resources District (CR), refer to Section 9252j for additional standards.
(3) Variable building heights exceeding the maximum height of the zone are allowed for qualifying projects using the Objective Design Standards (ODS), provided that other portions of the development are proportionally lowered to mitigate visual and structural impacts. Such modifications shall be subject to approval by the Community Development Director based on consistency with the General Plan
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.1, 5-21-13; Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-2; Ord. No. 1562, Sec. 3, 4-15-25)
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Residential Agricultural District (RA) only the following uses, (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as otherwise specified in this Chapter.
1.
Single-family dwelling and associated accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1517, Sec. II, 12-7-21)
2.
Light farming, except commercial dairies, commercial kennels, commercial rabbit, fox, goat or hog farms, or commercial chicken or poultry ranches.
3.
Accessory uses normally incidental to a single-family dwelling or light farming. This is not to be construed as permitting any commercial use.
4.
Crop and tree farming.
5.
Home occupations in accordance with this Chapter.
6.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 21, 8-16-22)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Residential Agricultural District (RA) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Places of Worship, schools, parks, playgrounds, public utility.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 20,000 square feet for Places of Worship, 5 acres for schools, public utility and other uses as specified in a Conditional Use Permit.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet, unless otherwise indicated by Zoning Map.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
2.
The maintenance of not over two horses or cows for private use provided that minimum land area be 30,000 square feet.
(a)
Minimum building site: 30,000 square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(c)
Minimum front yard setback: 60 feet, unless otherwise indicated by Zoning Map.
(d)
Minimum side yard setback: 20 feet.
(e)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
3.
The maintenance of not more than 25 rabbits or similar small animals or commercial chicken raising.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 1 acre.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Minimum front yard setback: 60 feet, unless otherwise indicated by Zoning Map.
(e)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 20 feet.
Interior lot line: 10 feet.
(f)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.2, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.1; Ord. No. 299, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 911, Sec. 1, 5-21-84; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Residential Estate District (E4) only the following uses (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Single-family dwellings.
2.
Accessory buildings only if constructed simultaneously with or subsequent to the main building on the same lot, and accessory uses normally incidental to single-family residences. This is not to be construed as permitting any commercial uses.
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(b)
Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent of rear yard.
(c)
Minimum side yard setback: 1 foot.
(d)
Minimum rear yard setback: 1 foot except 5 feet required on an alley.
3.
Home occupations in accordance with this Chapter.
4.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 22, 8-16-22)
5.
ADUs and JADUs (subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 2, 4-4-17; Ord. No. 1517, Sec. III, 12-7-21)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Residential Estate District (E4) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Places of Worship, schools, parks, playgrounds, public utility, crop and tree farming.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 20,000 square feet for Places of Worship; 5 acres for schools, public utility and other uses as specified in a Conditional Use Permit.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet, unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback: 10 percent of lot width.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 percent of lot depth.
2.
Accessory buildings used as guest quarters or guest houses, provided no cooking facility is installed or maintained and no compensation in any form is received in exchange for lodging in the guest quarters or guest house, subject to a recorded deed restriction approved by the City. (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 3, 4-4-17)
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(b)
Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent of rear yard.
(c)
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(d)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(e)
Minimum rear yard setback: 5 feet.
(f)
Accessory buildings used as guest quarters or guest houses shall not be allowed on lots developed with an accessory dwelling unit. (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 3, 4-4-17)
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.3, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.3; Ord. No. 892, Sec. 2, 8-15-83; Ord. No. 911, Sec. 2, 5-21-84; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1271, Sec. II, 6-2-03; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Single-Family Residential District (R1) only the following uses (or uses which in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Single-Family dwellings.
2.
Accessory buildings only if constructed simultaneously with or subsequent to the main building on the same lot.
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width at property line: 40 feet on cul-de-sacs at property line.
(c)
Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent of rear yard.
(d)
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet.
(e)
Minimum rear yard setback: 5 feet, but not less than 1,000 square feet clear and unobstructed on rear ⅓ of lot.
3.
Accessory uses normally incidental to single-family residences. This is not to be construed as permitting any commercial uses.
(a)
Minimum side yard setback: 1 foot.
(b)
Minimum rear yard setback: 1 foot except 5 feet required on an alley.
4.
Small family day care home subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9271aa.
5.
Home occupations in accordance with this Chapter. (Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a)
6.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 23, 8-16-22)
7.
ADUs and JADUs (subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1454, Sec. 2, 9-15-15; Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 4, 4-4-17; Ord. No. 1517, Sec. IV, 12-7-21)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Single-Family Residential District (R1) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Places of Worship, schools, parks, playgrounds, public utility, crop and tree farming.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 20,000 square feet for Places of Worship, 5 acres for schools, public utility and other uses as specified in Conditional Use Permit.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet, unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
2.
Accessory buildings (except in the cultural resource district) used as guest quarters, or guest houses, provided no cooking facility is installed or maintained and no compensation in any form is received in exchange for lodging in the guest quarters or guest house, subject to a recorded deed restriction approved by the City. (Ord. No. 1454, Sec. 3, 9-15-15; Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 5, 4-4-17)
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(b)
Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent of rear yard.
(c)
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet, unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(d)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(e)
Minimum rear yard setback: 5 feet.
(f)
Accessory buildings used as guest quarters shall not be allowed on lots developed with an accessory dwelling unit. (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 5, 4-4-17)
3.
Public or private parking lots for automobiles when adjacent to any "C" or "M" District, subject to the requirements of the City's parking regulations, identified in Part 6 of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.4, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.2; Ord. No. 299, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 563; Ord. No. 911, Sec. 2, 8-3-87; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1271, Sec. III, 6-2-03; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
a
Purpose
The PD, Planned Development District, is hereby authorized to provide for garden apartment development, regulated so as to cover a minimum of ground area and provide a maximum of open space. This zone will provide most of the desirable residential characteristics found in single family residence areas. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8; Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar), with the exception of home occupations (which are a permitted use), may be conditionally permitted in the Planned Development District (PD) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
1.
Any use permitted or conditionally permitted in any residentially zoned district is conditionally permitted in the Planned Development District (PD) (except ADUs and JADUs are permitted ministerially subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 6, 4-4-17; Ord. No. 1517, Sec. V, 12-7-21)
2.
Apartment houses.
3.
Bungalow courts.
4.
Condominiums (as defined in the Civil Code).
5.
Community apartment projects (as defined in the Business and Professions Code).
6.
Day care center (subject to Section 9271aa2).
7.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 24, 8-16-22).
8.
Manager's office - one (1) permanent resident manager's office devoted solely to the rental of the dwelling units on the same parcel, provided said office and surrounding grounds retain a residential character.
9.
Rest homes, extended care facilities, convalescent hospitals and sanitariums (provided all provisions are complied with as set forth for this district).
10.
Stock cooperatives (as defined in the Business and Professions Code).
(Ord. No. 175, Secs. 2, 8; Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 372, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 553, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 790, Sec. 1, 2-20-79; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10)
c
Submittal of Preliminary Drawings
1.
Except as provided in Section 9299 of this Code a use authorized through a Conditional Use Permit in this district shall comply with Section 9291. (Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.5, 5-21-13)
2.
Ingress and egress of firefighting equipment, fire hydrants and other fire protection facilities are subject to approval of the Fire Chief. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
d
Submittal of Final Development Plans. Detail to be shown:
1.
Every application for a building permit for the development of property in the PD District shall be re-submitted for approval to the Planning Commission, and shall be accompanied by detailed architectural drawings, and plot plans, all to a workable scale, showing the elevation and location of the proposed buildings; proposed location and type of landscaping; use and treatment of grounds around such buildings or structures; off-street parking, physical features such as trees, hydrants, electric and telephone poles, flood lights, driveways, fences, signs, proposed drainage, sewage disposal facilities and any other pertinent information considered appropriate by the applicant or Planning Commission to bring the development within the purpose of this district. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
2.
All plans shall show thereon hose cabinets, wet stand pipes with siamese connections and any other facilities considered to provide adequate fire protection. Said location and type of such facilities shall be approved by the Fire Chief of the City of Tustin prior to the approval of the development plans by the Planning Commission as set forth in this Section.
3.
Water drainage and run-off shall, also, be approved by the City Engineer of Tustin, prior to approval of development plans by the Planning Commission. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
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Development Standards
1.
Any development in this District shall be surrounded by a solid redwood or cedar fence or masonry wall or combination thereof. However, nothing herein shall require the construction of the aforementioned fence along any property line abutting a street, alley or at driveway entrances and exits.
2.
All required yards shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
3.
If any parcel zoned PD is to be developed in accordance with the provisions set forth for this District and said parcel abuts a street not improved to City standard, the owner shall dedicate the necessary street easement to the City and improve said street so as to be in accordance with the design standards and specifications of the City prior to the issuance of a utility release by the Building Department. (Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 5, 25, 8-16-22)
4.
All trash collection and garbage collection areas shall be surrounded on at least three (3) sides by a five-foot fence or block wall, with adequate access to and from these areas for trash and garbage collection vehicles.
5.
Due to the complexity of Planned Development, it is illogical and impractical to define herein an exact pattern for the arrangement of group dwellings for a parcel involving two (2) or more main dwellings; however, it is the intent of this District to provide a functional and non-monotonous orientation of buildings with a maximum of open space around each main building consisting of courts, parkways and patio areas all oriented so as to provide separation of vehicular traffic from play areas and recreational areas for children and adults.
6.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
7.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
8.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
9.
All interior streets and private drives shall be constructed to the standard set forth by the City prior to the dedication of any such streets to the City. Streets not so constructed need not be accepted by the City. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
f
Approval of Final Development Plans by Planning Commission
The Planning Commission shall approve or cause to be approved the aforementioned development plans, as set forth in Paragraph d above, if all provisions for this District are complied with and the development is within the spirit and intent of this District, as determined by the Planning Commission. All development shall be in accordance with the approved plans prior to a utility release by the Building Department. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
g
Specific Standards
1.
Height limit
(a)
None, except as limited herein below.
(b)
When a lot in the PD district abuts at any point along its property lines or is directly across a street or alley from property zoned RA, E4 or R1 (developed or undeveloped), no main building shall be erected on said PD lot to a height to exceed two (2) stories, and/or thirty (30) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within fifty (50) feet of said RA, E4 or R1 zoned property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit thereof. (Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 10—12, 26, 8-16-22)
(c)
Further, no main building shall be erected on said PD lot to a height to exceed three (3) stories, and/or fifty (50) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within three hundred (300) feet of said RA, E4 or R1 zoned (developed or undeveloped) property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit thereof. (Ord. No. 248, Sec. 4; Ord. No. 862, Sec. 2, 12-21-81; Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 10—12, 8-16-22)
2.
Side yard
(a)
When any interior side property line of a lot in the district abuts property in the RA, E4 or R1 District, each dwelling shall have a required side yard along said property line of not less than fifteen (15) feet with landscaping.
(b)
When any interior side property line of a lot in the PD District abuts property in the PD District or any other District not set forth in paragraph (a) above, there shall be a required side yard along that side property line of not less than five (5) feet regardless of the height of the dwelling on the lot.
(c)
When any interior side property line of a lot in the District abuts a lot or lots having zone classifications of RA, E4, or R1 and any other District, Paragraph (a) above shall apply in the determination of the required side yard along that entire interior side property line.
(d)
On corner lots, the side yard on the street side shall not be less than ten (10) feet. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
(Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 5, 10—12, 8-16-22)
3.
Rear yard
(a)
When any lot zoned PD has a rear property line abutting property in the RA, E4 or R1 District, each dwelling shall have a required rear yard of not less than fifteen (15) feet with landscaping.
(b)
When any lot zoned PD has a rear property line abutting a lot in any other district not set forth in paragraph (a) above, there shall be a required rear yard of not less than ten (10) feet.
(c)
When any lot in the PD District has a rear property line common to a property line of a lot or lots having zone classification of RA, E4 or R1 and any other district, paragraph (a) above shall apply in the determination of the required rear yard along that entire rear property line. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
(Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 5, 10—12, 8-16-22)
4.
Minimum gross floor area
(a)
The following uses shall be subject to the following minimum square feet of gross floor area per unit exclusive of garages, carports and unenclosed porches and patios.
Bachelor units: 450 square feet
One-bedroom units: 650 square feet
Two-bedroom units: 800 square feet
(b)
Further, for each additional bedroom in excess of two (2) bedrooms in an apartment unit, there shall be an additional one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8; Ord. No. 790, Sec. 2, 2-20-79)
5.
Minimum number of square feet required for each housekeeping unit
There shall be no minimum lot size established in any PD Planned Development. However, the minimum number of square feet of land required for each family or housekeeping unit in a Planned Development shall be as designated by the number following the symbol "PD" on the particular Official Zoning Map. This provision shall not govern any PD Planned Development Zone established prior to the adoption of this Subsection. (Ord. No. 248, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
6.
Open space requirement
A minimum of four hundred (400) square feet of open space recreation area shall be provided per dwelling unit within a common designated recreation area. Private attached ground level patios may be credited toward the open space requirement if restricted to only permit covers open on three (3) sides. In addition to the recreation area requirement, all structural setback areas, excluding driveways and walkways shall be landscaped. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8; Ord. No. 851, Sec. 1, 6-1-81; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 1, 2-21-84)
7.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 573, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 2, 2-21-84; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
8.
Subdivision of property development under the district
Upon completion of a property development in the PD District, no portion of the property involved in said development shall be severed or sold, unless said severed parcel and the development thereon complies with all provisions set forth for the PD District and is approved by the Director of Community Development prior to such subdivision. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 3, 2-21-84; Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
9.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Duplex Residential District (R2), only the following uses (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
All uses permitted in the R1 District, subject to the development standards specified in the R1 District, unless otherwise listed.
(a)
Minimum lot area per family unit: 3,500 square feet.
2.
Duplexes or two detached single-family dwellings on the same lot. (Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.6, 5-21-13)
(Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 6, 12, 8-16-22)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Duplex Residential District (R2) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
All uses conditionally permitted in the R1 District, subject to the development standards specified in the R1 District, unless otherwise listed.
2.
Triplexes (single structure):
(a)
Maximum height: 35 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site area: 7,200 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 60 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
(h)
Minimum lot area per family unit: 3,500 square feet.
3.
Day care center (as defined in the Health and Safety Code). (Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.7, 5-21-13)
Prior History of Secs. a, b.—Ord. No. 299, Sec. 4; Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 733, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1271, Sec. V, 6-2-03; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
c
Maximum Height, Exception
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Section 9225, when a lot in the R2 District abuts at any point along its property lines or is directly across a street or alley from property zoned RA, E4 or R1 (developed or undeveloped), no main building shall be erected on said R2 lot to a height to exceed two (2) stories, and/or thirty (30) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within fifty (50) feet of said RA, E4 or R1 zoned property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit therefor. (Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.5; Ord. No. 862, Sec. 2, 12-21-81; Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 6, 10—12, 27, 8-16-22)
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Multifamily Residential District (R3), only the following uses (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
All uses permitted in the R2 District, subject to the development standards specified in the R2 District, unless otherwise listed.
(a)
Minimum landscape open space: 35 percent.
(b)
Minimum lot area per family unit: 1,750 square feet.
2.
Multiple family dwellings, apartment houses.
3.
Accessory building normally incidental to any of the above. This shall not be construed as permitting any commercial use or occupation other than those specifically listed.
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Multiple Family Residential District (R3) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
All uses conditionally permitted in R2 District, subject to the development standards specified in the R2 District, unless otherwise listed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 6, 8-16-22)
2.
Boarding houses.
(a)
Maximum height: 2 stories or 35 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 7,500 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 70 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 75 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet.
(h)
Minimum common open space for boarding houses: Three hundred (300) square feet per boarding or rooming house and fifty (50) square feet per occupant. Common open space shall consist of unenclosed or partially enclosed areas set aside for passive and active recreational uses. Common open space shall not include driveways, parking areas, or required front and side yard setback areas.
(i)
Minimum private open space for boarding houses: Twenty-five (25) square feet per occupant. Private open space shall consist of partially enclosed areas set aside for passive and active recreational uses that are assigned to individual occupants and/or rooms, such as private patios or balconies.
3.
Community centers, social halls, lodges, clubs.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 20,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet, unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
4.
Rest homes, extended care facilities, convalescent hospitals, and sanitariums:
(a)
Maximum height: 40 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 7,500 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 70 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 75 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
5.
Condominiums (as defined in the Civil Code), Community Apartment Projects (as defined in the Business and Professions Code), and Stock Cooperatives (as defined in the Business and Professions Code) when developed, or to be developed, pursuant to the criteria of the Planned Development District.
6.
Professional office use:
(a)
Maximum height: 40 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 7,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 70 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 75 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet (unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Maps).
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
7.
Swim schools.
c
Maximum Height, Exception
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Section 9226, when a lot in the R3 District abuts at any point along its property lines or is directly across a street or alley from property zoned RA, E4 or R1 (developed or undeveloped), no main building shall be erected on said R3 lot to a height to exceed two (2) stories, and/or thirty (30) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within fifty (50) feet of said RA, E4 and R1 zoned property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit thereof. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 28, 8-16-22)
d
Minimum Open Space Requirements
1.
Private outdoor open space - Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum private open space of one hundred (100) square feet per dwelling unit. This shall be provided in the form of an appurtenant private patio, deck or balcony.
2.
Common open space - Three hundred (300) square feet per dwelling unit located within common, designated recreational areas. Private attached ground level patios may be included if open on three (3) sides. Areas not available for open space credit include driveways, parking lots or required front and side yard setbacks.
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.8, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 553, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 733, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 790, Sec. 3, 2-20-79; Ord. No. 805, Sec. 1, 7-2-79; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 6, 2-21-84; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1271, Sec. V, 6-2-03; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
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Conditionally Permitted Uses
In the Mobile Home Park District (MHP), only the following uses (or uses which in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission are similar) may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and the development standards of this Chapter. (Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10)
1.
Accessory buildings and service structures (permanent)
2.
Mobile home park
3.
Travel trailer parks
(Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10)
b
Development Standards
Development standards shall be the following:
1.
Minimum building site:
(a)
Mobile home park or travel trailer park: five (5) acres.
(b)
Individual lot: The total area of all trailer and/or mobile home spaces shall be equal to or greater than the product of the total number of spaces multiplied by two thousand eight hundred (2,800) square feet.
(c)
Travel trailer spaces, with a minimum lot size of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet, shall not exceed ten percent of the total spaces in a mobile home park.
2.
Maximum density:
(a)
Mobile home park: ten (10) dwelling units per net acre (public streets excluded).
(b)
Travel trailer park: fifteen (15) dwelling units per net acre.
(c)
Any lawfully established and developed parcel which is legal and conforming or legally nonconforming as of the date of the adoption of this subsection, and with the acquisitions of public rights-of-way by a public agency would result in densities exceeding the density permitted by the Zoning Code or would result in an increased nonconformity with regard to density shall not be considered legal nonconforming pursuant to Section 9227b2 and Section 9273 of the Zoning Code with regard to density only, provided that all other provisions of the Zoning Code are satisfied.
3.
Maximum height: 30 feet.
4.
Minimum yards and setbacks.
(a)
Front yard:
Trailer park - None
Individual lot - Five (5) feet (measured from curb to actual structure, hitch excluded)
(b)
Side yard:
Trailer park - None
Individual lot - Three (3) feet
5.
Maximum lot coverage - 75 percent
6.
Recreation area required:
A minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of recreational space shall be provided for each trailer or mobile home lot in the park. If more than twenty-five (25) percent of the spaces in the park are occupied by persons having one (1) or more children under the age of fifteen (15), an additional fifty (50) square feet of recreational space shall be provided for each trailer or mobile home lot so occupied.
7.
Fences and walls:
Any mobile home or travel trailer park shall be surrounded by a six-foot, sight-obscuring fence or wall, of uniform treatment, except within twenty-five (25) feet of an entrance to, or exit from, a public street where such fence or wall shall have a maximum height of three (3) feet unless greater height is specifically approved in the conditional use permit.
8.
Clothes drying:
An enclosed area screened from view shall be provided for the outdoor drying of clothes. No clothes drying shall be permitted on the individual lot unless done within an enclosed structure.
9.
Irrigation of landscaped areas:
All landscaped areas, other than on individual spaces, shall be provided with an irrigation system.
10.
Architectural approval:
All recreational and service structures, landscaping and the exterior fence constructed in a mobile home or travel trailer park shall be approved by the Architectural Committee. (Ord. No. 329, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.9, 5-21-13)
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Permitted Uses
In the Suburban Residential District (R4) only the following uses (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) will be allowed, subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Accessory buildings or uses (see Sections 9223a2 and 9223a3 for development standards).
2.
Farming (general) of agricultural crops on the land and grazing but not including, any poultry or animal raising enterprise conducted on a commercial basis.
3.
Home occupations in accordance with this Chapter.
4.
Recreation areas (public) and buildings, parks, playfields and playgrounds.
5.
Residential uses (all of a permanent character, placed in permanent locations).
(a)
Single-family dwellings.
(b)
Two (2) or more detached one-family dwellings.
(c)
Two-family dwellings.
(d)
Multiple-family dwellings and apartment houses.
6.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 29, 8-16-22)
7.
ADUs and JADUs (subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 7, 4-4-17; Ord. No. 1517, Sec. VI, 12-7-21)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Suburban Residential District (R4) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Boarding houses (see Section 9226b2 for additional development standards).
2.
Day care center (subject to Section 9271aa2).
3.
Parks (private) and recreation areas, recreation buildings, playfields and playgrounds, but not including amusement parks or other parks of a commercial nature.
4.
Places of worship, museums, libraries, public schools and colleges, private schools and colleges.
5.
Rest homes, extended care facilities, convalescent hospitals, and sanitariums.
6.
Utility structures - Electric distribution substations, gas metering and regulating stations and other similar public utility structures and uses rendering direct services to the public in a local area.
c
Maximum Height, Exception
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Section 9228, when a lot in the R4 District abuts at any point along its property lines or is directly across a street or alley from property zoned RA, E4 or R1 (developed or undeveloped), no main building shall be erected on said R4 lot to a height to exceed one (1) story, and/or twenty (20) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within one hundred fifty (150) feet of said RA, E4 or R1 zoned property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit thereof.
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.10, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 372, Secs. 3 and 4; Ord. No. 733, Sec. 6; Ord. No. 862, Sec. 4, 12-21-81; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 7, 2-21-84; Ord. No. 911, Sec. 5, 5-21-84; Ord. No. 1225, Sec. 2, 1-17-00; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Site Development Standards for primary residential uses by Zoning District. Site development standards for primary residential uses shall comply with the standards listed in Table 1, unless otherwise noted. For site development standards for additional permitted or conditionally permitted uses refer to districts in Part 2 of this Chapter.
(1) If front on to secondary or primary highway refer to section 9271u.
(2) If development is located within the Cultural Resources District (CR), refer to Section 9252j for additional standards.
(3) Variable building heights exceeding the maximum height of the zone are allowed for qualifying projects using the Objective Design Standards (ODS), provided that other portions of the development are proportionally lowered to mitigate visual and structural impacts. Such modifications shall be subject to approval by the Community Development Director based on consistency with the General Plan
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.1, 5-21-13; Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-2; Ord. No. 1562, Sec. 3, 4-15-25)
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Residential Agricultural District (RA) only the following uses, (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as otherwise specified in this Chapter.
1.
Single-family dwelling and associated accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1517, Sec. II, 12-7-21)
2.
Light farming, except commercial dairies, commercial kennels, commercial rabbit, fox, goat or hog farms, or commercial chicken or poultry ranches.
3.
Accessory uses normally incidental to a single-family dwelling or light farming. This is not to be construed as permitting any commercial use.
4.
Crop and tree farming.
5.
Home occupations in accordance with this Chapter.
6.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 21, 8-16-22)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Residential Agricultural District (RA) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Places of Worship, schools, parks, playgrounds, public utility.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 20,000 square feet for Places of Worship, 5 acres for schools, public utility and other uses as specified in a Conditional Use Permit.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet, unless otherwise indicated by Zoning Map.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
2.
The maintenance of not over two horses or cows for private use provided that minimum land area be 30,000 square feet.
(a)
Minimum building site: 30,000 square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(c)
Minimum front yard setback: 60 feet, unless otherwise indicated by Zoning Map.
(d)
Minimum side yard setback: 20 feet.
(e)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
3.
The maintenance of not more than 25 rabbits or similar small animals or commercial chicken raising.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 1 acre.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Minimum front yard setback: 60 feet, unless otherwise indicated by Zoning Map.
(e)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 20 feet.
Interior lot line: 10 feet.
(f)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.2, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.1; Ord. No. 299, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 911, Sec. 1, 5-21-84; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Residential Estate District (E4) only the following uses (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Single-family dwellings.
2.
Accessory buildings only if constructed simultaneously with or subsequent to the main building on the same lot, and accessory uses normally incidental to single-family residences. This is not to be construed as permitting any commercial uses.
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(b)
Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent of rear yard.
(c)
Minimum side yard setback: 1 foot.
(d)
Minimum rear yard setback: 1 foot except 5 feet required on an alley.
3.
Home occupations in accordance with this Chapter.
4.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 22, 8-16-22)
5.
ADUs and JADUs (subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 2, 4-4-17; Ord. No. 1517, Sec. III, 12-7-21)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Residential Estate District (E4) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Places of Worship, schools, parks, playgrounds, public utility, crop and tree farming.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 20,000 square feet for Places of Worship; 5 acres for schools, public utility and other uses as specified in a Conditional Use Permit.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet, unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback: 10 percent of lot width.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 percent of lot depth.
2.
Accessory buildings used as guest quarters or guest houses, provided no cooking facility is installed or maintained and no compensation in any form is received in exchange for lodging in the guest quarters or guest house, subject to a recorded deed restriction approved by the City. (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 3, 4-4-17)
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(b)
Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent of rear yard.
(c)
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(d)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(e)
Minimum rear yard setback: 5 feet.
(f)
Accessory buildings used as guest quarters or guest houses shall not be allowed on lots developed with an accessory dwelling unit. (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 3, 4-4-17)
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.3, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.3; Ord. No. 892, Sec. 2, 8-15-83; Ord. No. 911, Sec. 2, 5-21-84; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1271, Sec. II, 6-2-03; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Single-Family Residential District (R1) only the following uses (or uses which in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Single-Family dwellings.
2.
Accessory buildings only if constructed simultaneously with or subsequent to the main building on the same lot.
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width at property line: 40 feet on cul-de-sacs at property line.
(c)
Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent of rear yard.
(d)
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet.
(e)
Minimum rear yard setback: 5 feet, but not less than 1,000 square feet clear and unobstructed on rear ⅓ of lot.
3.
Accessory uses normally incidental to single-family residences. This is not to be construed as permitting any commercial uses.
(a)
Minimum side yard setback: 1 foot.
(b)
Minimum rear yard setback: 1 foot except 5 feet required on an alley.
4.
Small family day care home subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9271aa.
5.
Home occupations in accordance with this Chapter. (Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a)
6.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 23, 8-16-22)
7.
ADUs and JADUs (subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1454, Sec. 2, 9-15-15; Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 4, 4-4-17; Ord. No. 1517, Sec. IV, 12-7-21)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Single-Family Residential District (R1) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Places of Worship, schools, parks, playgrounds, public utility, crop and tree farming.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 20,000 square feet for Places of Worship, 5 acres for schools, public utility and other uses as specified in Conditional Use Permit.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet, unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
2.
Accessory buildings (except in the cultural resource district) used as guest quarters, or guest houses, provided no cooking facility is installed or maintained and no compensation in any form is received in exchange for lodging in the guest quarters or guest house, subject to a recorded deed restriction approved by the City. (Ord. No. 1454, Sec. 3, 9-15-15; Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 5, 4-4-17)
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(b)
Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent of rear yard.
(c)
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet, unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(d)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(e)
Minimum rear yard setback: 5 feet.
(f)
Accessory buildings used as guest quarters shall not be allowed on lots developed with an accessory dwelling unit. (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 5, 4-4-17)
3.
Public or private parking lots for automobiles when adjacent to any "C" or "M" District, subject to the requirements of the City's parking regulations, identified in Part 6 of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.4, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.2; Ord. No. 299, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 563; Ord. No. 911, Sec. 2, 8-3-87; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1271, Sec. III, 6-2-03; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
a
Purpose
The PD, Planned Development District, is hereby authorized to provide for garden apartment development, regulated so as to cover a minimum of ground area and provide a maximum of open space. This zone will provide most of the desirable residential characteristics found in single family residence areas. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8; Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar), with the exception of home occupations (which are a permitted use), may be conditionally permitted in the Planned Development District (PD) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
1.
Any use permitted or conditionally permitted in any residentially zoned district is conditionally permitted in the Planned Development District (PD) (except ADUs and JADUs are permitted ministerially subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 6, 4-4-17; Ord. No. 1517, Sec. V, 12-7-21)
2.
Apartment houses.
3.
Bungalow courts.
4.
Condominiums (as defined in the Civil Code).
5.
Community apartment projects (as defined in the Business and Professions Code).
6.
Day care center (subject to Section 9271aa2).
7.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 24, 8-16-22).
8.
Manager's office - one (1) permanent resident manager's office devoted solely to the rental of the dwelling units on the same parcel, provided said office and surrounding grounds retain a residential character.
9.
Rest homes, extended care facilities, convalescent hospitals and sanitariums (provided all provisions are complied with as set forth for this district).
10.
Stock cooperatives (as defined in the Business and Professions Code).
(Ord. No. 175, Secs. 2, 8; Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 372, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 553, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 790, Sec. 1, 2-20-79; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10)
c
Submittal of Preliminary Drawings
1.
Except as provided in Section 9299 of this Code a use authorized through a Conditional Use Permit in this district shall comply with Section 9291. (Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.5, 5-21-13)
2.
Ingress and egress of firefighting equipment, fire hydrants and other fire protection facilities are subject to approval of the Fire Chief. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
d
Submittal of Final Development Plans. Detail to be shown:
1.
Every application for a building permit for the development of property in the PD District shall be re-submitted for approval to the Planning Commission, and shall be accompanied by detailed architectural drawings, and plot plans, all to a workable scale, showing the elevation and location of the proposed buildings; proposed location and type of landscaping; use and treatment of grounds around such buildings or structures; off-street parking, physical features such as trees, hydrants, electric and telephone poles, flood lights, driveways, fences, signs, proposed drainage, sewage disposal facilities and any other pertinent information considered appropriate by the applicant or Planning Commission to bring the development within the purpose of this district. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
2.
All plans shall show thereon hose cabinets, wet stand pipes with siamese connections and any other facilities considered to provide adequate fire protection. Said location and type of such facilities shall be approved by the Fire Chief of the City of Tustin prior to the approval of the development plans by the Planning Commission as set forth in this Section.
3.
Water drainage and run-off shall, also, be approved by the City Engineer of Tustin, prior to approval of development plans by the Planning Commission. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
e
Development Standards
1.
Any development in this District shall be surrounded by a solid redwood or cedar fence or masonry wall or combination thereof. However, nothing herein shall require the construction of the aforementioned fence along any property line abutting a street, alley or at driveway entrances and exits.
2.
All required yards shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
3.
If any parcel zoned PD is to be developed in accordance with the provisions set forth for this District and said parcel abuts a street not improved to City standard, the owner shall dedicate the necessary street easement to the City and improve said street so as to be in accordance with the design standards and specifications of the City prior to the issuance of a utility release by the Building Department. (Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 5, 25, 8-16-22)
4.
All trash collection and garbage collection areas shall be surrounded on at least three (3) sides by a five-foot fence or block wall, with adequate access to and from these areas for trash and garbage collection vehicles.
5.
Due to the complexity of Planned Development, it is illogical and impractical to define herein an exact pattern for the arrangement of group dwellings for a parcel involving two (2) or more main dwellings; however, it is the intent of this District to provide a functional and non-monotonous orientation of buildings with a maximum of open space around each main building consisting of courts, parkways and patio areas all oriented so as to provide separation of vehicular traffic from play areas and recreational areas for children and adults.
6.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
7.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
8.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
9.
All interior streets and private drives shall be constructed to the standard set forth by the City prior to the dedication of any such streets to the City. Streets not so constructed need not be accepted by the City. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
f
Approval of Final Development Plans by Planning Commission
The Planning Commission shall approve or cause to be approved the aforementioned development plans, as set forth in Paragraph d above, if all provisions for this District are complied with and the development is within the spirit and intent of this District, as determined by the Planning Commission. All development shall be in accordance with the approved plans prior to a utility release by the Building Department. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
g
Specific Standards
1.
Height limit
(a)
None, except as limited herein below.
(b)
When a lot in the PD district abuts at any point along its property lines or is directly across a street or alley from property zoned RA, E4 or R1 (developed or undeveloped), no main building shall be erected on said PD lot to a height to exceed two (2) stories, and/or thirty (30) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within fifty (50) feet of said RA, E4 or R1 zoned property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit thereof. (Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 10—12, 26, 8-16-22)
(c)
Further, no main building shall be erected on said PD lot to a height to exceed three (3) stories, and/or fifty (50) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within three hundred (300) feet of said RA, E4 or R1 zoned (developed or undeveloped) property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit thereof. (Ord. No. 248, Sec. 4; Ord. No. 862, Sec. 2, 12-21-81; Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 10—12, 8-16-22)
2.
Side yard
(a)
When any interior side property line of a lot in the district abuts property in the RA, E4 or R1 District, each dwelling shall have a required side yard along said property line of not less than fifteen (15) feet with landscaping.
(b)
When any interior side property line of a lot in the PD District abuts property in the PD District or any other District not set forth in paragraph (a) above, there shall be a required side yard along that side property line of not less than five (5) feet regardless of the height of the dwelling on the lot.
(c)
When any interior side property line of a lot in the District abuts a lot or lots having zone classifications of RA, E4, or R1 and any other District, Paragraph (a) above shall apply in the determination of the required side yard along that entire interior side property line.
(d)
On corner lots, the side yard on the street side shall not be less than ten (10) feet. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
(Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 5, 10—12, 8-16-22)
3.
Rear yard
(a)
When any lot zoned PD has a rear property line abutting property in the RA, E4 or R1 District, each dwelling shall have a required rear yard of not less than fifteen (15) feet with landscaping.
(b)
When any lot zoned PD has a rear property line abutting a lot in any other district not set forth in paragraph (a) above, there shall be a required rear yard of not less than ten (10) feet.
(c)
When any lot in the PD District has a rear property line common to a property line of a lot or lots having zone classification of RA, E4 or R1 and any other district, paragraph (a) above shall apply in the determination of the required rear yard along that entire rear property line. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8)
(Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 5, 10—12, 8-16-22)
4.
Minimum gross floor area
(a)
The following uses shall be subject to the following minimum square feet of gross floor area per unit exclusive of garages, carports and unenclosed porches and patios.
Bachelor units: 450 square feet
One-bedroom units: 650 square feet
Two-bedroom units: 800 square feet
(b)
Further, for each additional bedroom in excess of two (2) bedrooms in an apartment unit, there shall be an additional one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8; Ord. No. 790, Sec. 2, 2-20-79)
5.
Minimum number of square feet required for each housekeeping unit
There shall be no minimum lot size established in any PD Planned Development. However, the minimum number of square feet of land required for each family or housekeeping unit in a Planned Development shall be as designated by the number following the symbol "PD" on the particular Official Zoning Map. This provision shall not govern any PD Planned Development Zone established prior to the adoption of this Subsection. (Ord. No. 248, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
6.
Open space requirement
A minimum of four hundred (400) square feet of open space recreation area shall be provided per dwelling unit within a common designated recreation area. Private attached ground level patios may be credited toward the open space requirement if restricted to only permit covers open on three (3) sides. In addition to the recreation area requirement, all structural setback areas, excluding driveways and walkways shall be landscaped. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8; Ord. No. 851, Sec. 1, 6-1-81; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 1, 2-21-84)
7.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 573, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 2, 2-21-84; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
8.
Subdivision of property development under the district
Upon completion of a property development in the PD District, no portion of the property involved in said development shall be severed or sold, unless said severed parcel and the development thereon complies with all provisions set forth for the PD District and is approved by the Director of Community Development prior to such subdivision. (Ord. No. 175, Sec. 8; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 3, 2-21-84; Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 5, 8-16-22)
9.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08)
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Duplex Residential District (R2), only the following uses (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
All uses permitted in the R1 District, subject to the development standards specified in the R1 District, unless otherwise listed.
(a)
Minimum lot area per family unit: 3,500 square feet.
2.
Duplexes or two detached single-family dwellings on the same lot. (Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.6, 5-21-13)
(Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 6, 12, 8-16-22)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Duplex Residential District (R2) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
All uses conditionally permitted in the R1 District, subject to the development standards specified in the R1 District, unless otherwise listed.
2.
Triplexes (single structure):
(a)
Maximum height: 35 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site area: 7,200 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 60 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
(h)
Minimum lot area per family unit: 3,500 square feet.
3.
Day care center (as defined in the Health and Safety Code). (Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.7, 5-21-13)
Prior History of Secs. a, b.—Ord. No. 299, Sec. 4; Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 733, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1271, Sec. V, 6-2-03; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
c
Maximum Height, Exception
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Section 9225, when a lot in the R2 District abuts at any point along its property lines or is directly across a street or alley from property zoned RA, E4 or R1 (developed or undeveloped), no main building shall be erected on said R2 lot to a height to exceed two (2) stories, and/or thirty (30) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within fifty (50) feet of said RA, E4 or R1 zoned property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit therefor. (Ord. No. 157, Sec. 4.5; Ord. No. 862, Sec. 2, 12-21-81; Ord. No. 1524, Secs. 6, 10—12, 27, 8-16-22)
a
Permitted Uses and Development Standards
In the Multifamily Residential District (R3), only the following uses (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) will be allowed subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
All uses permitted in the R2 District, subject to the development standards specified in the R2 District, unless otherwise listed.
(a)
Minimum landscape open space: 35 percent.
(b)
Minimum lot area per family unit: 1,750 square feet.
2.
Multiple family dwellings, apartment houses.
3.
Accessory building normally incidental to any of the above. This shall not be construed as permitting any commercial use or occupation other than those specifically listed.
(a)
Maximum height: 25 feet.
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses and Development Standards
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Multiple Family Residential District (R3) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
All uses conditionally permitted in R2 District, subject to the development standards specified in the R2 District, unless otherwise listed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 6, 8-16-22)
2.
Boarding houses.
(a)
Maximum height: 2 stories or 35 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 7,500 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 70 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 75 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet.
(h)
Minimum common open space for boarding houses: Three hundred (300) square feet per boarding or rooming house and fifty (50) square feet per occupant. Common open space shall consist of unenclosed or partially enclosed areas set aside for passive and active recreational uses. Common open space shall not include driveways, parking areas, or required front and side yard setback areas.
(i)
Minimum private open space for boarding houses: Twenty-five (25) square feet per occupant. Private open space shall consist of partially enclosed areas set aside for passive and active recreational uses that are assigned to individual occupants and/or rooms, such as private patios or balconies.
3.
Community centers, social halls, lodges, clubs.
(a)
Maximum height: 30 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 20,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 100 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 25 feet, unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Map.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
4.
Rest homes, extended care facilities, convalescent hospitals, and sanitariums:
(a)
Maximum height: 40 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 7,500 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 70 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 75 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
5.
Condominiums (as defined in the Civil Code), Community Apartment Projects (as defined in the Business and Professions Code), and Stock Cooperatives (as defined in the Business and Professions Code) when developed, or to be developed, pursuant to the criteria of the Planned Development District.
6.
Professional office use:
(a)
Maximum height: 40 feet.
(b)
Minimum building site: 7,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width at property line: 70 feet.
(d)
Maximum lot coverage: 75 percent.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet (unless otherwise indicated on Zoning Maps).
(f)
Minimum side yard setback:
Corner lot line: 10 feet;
Interior lot line: 5 feet.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
7.
Swim schools.
c
Maximum Height, Exception
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Section 9226, when a lot in the R3 District abuts at any point along its property lines or is directly across a street or alley from property zoned RA, E4 or R1 (developed or undeveloped), no main building shall be erected on said R3 lot to a height to exceed two (2) stories, and/or thirty (30) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within fifty (50) feet of said RA, E4 and R1 zoned property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit thereof. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 28, 8-16-22)
d
Minimum Open Space Requirements
1.
Private outdoor open space - Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum private open space of one hundred (100) square feet per dwelling unit. This shall be provided in the form of an appurtenant private patio, deck or balcony.
2.
Common open space - Three hundred (300) square feet per dwelling unit located within common, designated recreational areas. Private attached ground level patios may be included if open on three (3) sides. Areas not available for open space credit include driveways, parking lots or required front and side yard setbacks.
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.8, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 330, Sec. 2a; Ord. No. 553, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 733, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 790, Sec. 3, 2-20-79; Ord. No. 805, Sec. 1, 7-2-79; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 6, 2-21-84; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1271, Sec. V, 6-2-03; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.
a
Conditionally Permitted Uses
In the Mobile Home Park District (MHP), only the following uses (or uses which in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission are similar) may be permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and the development standards of this Chapter. (Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10)
1.
Accessory buildings and service structures (permanent)
2.
Mobile home park
3.
Travel trailer parks
(Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10)
b
Development Standards
Development standards shall be the following:
1.
Minimum building site:
(a)
Mobile home park or travel trailer park: five (5) acres.
(b)
Individual lot: The total area of all trailer and/or mobile home spaces shall be equal to or greater than the product of the total number of spaces multiplied by two thousand eight hundred (2,800) square feet.
(c)
Travel trailer spaces, with a minimum lot size of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet, shall not exceed ten percent of the total spaces in a mobile home park.
2.
Maximum density:
(a)
Mobile home park: ten (10) dwelling units per net acre (public streets excluded).
(b)
Travel trailer park: fifteen (15) dwelling units per net acre.
(c)
Any lawfully established and developed parcel which is legal and conforming or legally nonconforming as of the date of the adoption of this subsection, and with the acquisitions of public rights-of-way by a public agency would result in densities exceeding the density permitted by the Zoning Code or would result in an increased nonconformity with regard to density shall not be considered legal nonconforming pursuant to Section 9227b2 and Section 9273 of the Zoning Code with regard to density only, provided that all other provisions of the Zoning Code are satisfied.
3.
Maximum height: 30 feet.
4.
Minimum yards and setbacks.
(a)
Front yard:
Trailer park - None
Individual lot - Five (5) feet (measured from curb to actual structure, hitch excluded)
(b)
Side yard:
Trailer park - None
Individual lot - Three (3) feet
5.
Maximum lot coverage - 75 percent
6.
Recreation area required:
A minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of recreational space shall be provided for each trailer or mobile home lot in the park. If more than twenty-five (25) percent of the spaces in the park are occupied by persons having one (1) or more children under the age of fifteen (15), an additional fifty (50) square feet of recreational space shall be provided for each trailer or mobile home lot so occupied.
7.
Fences and walls:
Any mobile home or travel trailer park shall be surrounded by a six-foot, sight-obscuring fence or wall, of uniform treatment, except within twenty-five (25) feet of an entrance to, or exit from, a public street where such fence or wall shall have a maximum height of three (3) feet unless greater height is specifically approved in the conditional use permit.
8.
Clothes drying:
An enclosed area screened from view shall be provided for the outdoor drying of clothes. No clothes drying shall be permitted on the individual lot unless done within an enclosed structure.
9.
Irrigation of landscaped areas:
All landscaped areas, other than on individual spaces, shall be provided with an irrigation system.
10.
Architectural approval:
All recreational and service structures, landscaping and the exterior fence constructed in a mobile home or travel trailer park shall be approved by the Architectural Committee. (Ord. No. 329, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.9, 5-21-13)
a
Permitted Uses
In the Suburban Residential District (R4) only the following uses (or uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) will be allowed, subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Accessory buildings or uses (see Sections 9223a2 and 9223a3 for development standards).
2.
Farming (general) of agricultural crops on the land and grazing but not including, any poultry or animal raising enterprise conducted on a commercial basis.
3.
Home occupations in accordance with this Chapter.
4.
Recreation areas (public) and buildings, parks, playfields and playgrounds.
5.
Residential uses (all of a permanent character, placed in permanent locations).
(a)
Single-family dwellings.
(b)
Two (2) or more detached one-family dwellings.
(c)
Two-family dwellings.
(d)
Multiple-family dwellings and apartment houses.
6.
Repealed. (Ord. No. 1524, Sec. 29, 8-16-22)
7.
ADUs and JADUs (subject to the provisions set forth in Section 9279). (Ord. No. 1479, Sec. 7, 4-4-17; Ord. No. 1517, Sec. VI, 12-7-21)
b
Conditionally Permitted Uses
The following uses (or any other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and/or the Planning Commission, are similar) may be conditionally permitted in the Suburban Residential District (R4) subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the development standards identified in Table 1 of Section 9220 and/or as specified in this Chapter.
1.
Boarding houses (see Section 9226b2 for additional development standards).
2.
Day care center (subject to Section 9271aa2).
3.
Parks (private) and recreation areas, recreation buildings, playfields and playgrounds, but not including amusement parks or other parks of a commercial nature.
4.
Places of worship, museums, libraries, public schools and colleges, private schools and colleges.
5.
Rest homes, extended care facilities, convalescent hospitals, and sanitariums.
6.
Utility structures - Electric distribution substations, gas metering and regulating stations and other similar public utility structures and uses rendering direct services to the public in a local area.
c
Maximum Height, Exception
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Section 9228, when a lot in the R4 District abuts at any point along its property lines or is directly across a street or alley from property zoned RA, E4 or R1 (developed or undeveloped), no main building shall be erected on said R4 lot to a height to exceed one (1) story, and/or twenty (20) feet, whichever is more restrictive, within one hundred fifty (150) feet of said RA, E4 or R1 zoned property, unless the Planning Agency shall grant a conditional use permit thereof.
(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. II.10, 5-21-13)
Prior History—Ord. No. 372, Secs. 3 and 4; Ord. No. 733, Sec. 6; Ord. No. 862, Sec. 4, 12-21-81; Ord. No. 906, Sec. 7, 2-21-84; Ord. No. 911, Sec. 5, 5-21-84; Ord. No. 1225, Sec. 2, 1-17-00; Ord. No. 1240, Sec. 2, 8-6-01; Ord. No. 1354, Sec. II, 11-4-08; Ord. No. 1367, Sec. II, 4-6-10.