Walnut City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 6
28 R-2 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
§ 6.28.010 Intent of zone.
An R-2 zone is intended for one or more family dwelling units on lots with a minimum area of 8,000 square feet.
§ 6.28.020 Permitted uses.
Only the following buildings, structures and uses are permitted in an R-2 zone. No buildings or structures shall be erected, structurally altered or enlarged, or land used, except for the following purposes:
A.
Any use permitted in the R-1 one-family residential zones, subject to the regulations and restrictions of such zones; except, that the R-2 zone building setback provisions shall govern the building setback line;
B.
Two or more family dwelling units either in separate buildings or one main building.
§ 6.28.030 Accessory buildings and uses.
Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited types of uses permitted in an R-2 zone. Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the rear and side yards; provided, that no buildings or structures are permitted in the side yard within 60 feet of the front lot line, nor within five feet of a side property line, nor permitted at all in a side yard abutting a street. All accessory buildings which are not a part of the main building shall be separated from the main building by at least 10 feet. Antennas, towers, telecommunication facilities and their support structures shall be allowed pursuant to Chapter 6.88.
§ 6.28.040 Lot area and size.
§ 6.28.050 Height restrictions.
The building or structural height limitations in an R-2 zone are the same as specified for an R-1 (10,000) zone.
§ 6.28.060 Minimum floor and lot areas per dwelling unit.
§ 6.28.070 Yard regulations.
The following yard regulations shall apply in an R-2 zone:
A.
Front Yard.
1.
Each lot in the R-2 zone shall have a front yard extending, except for access drives and walks, across the full width of the subject property, of a depth of not less than 20 feet.
2.
There shall be no structures located in a required front yard or in a required side yard abutting a street. No boat or trailer shall be kept in the yard for a period of time in excess of 24 consecutive hours.
B.
Side Yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard not less than five feet in width. A corner lot shall have a side yard abutting the street of not less than 10 feet.
C.
Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard extending, except for access drives and walks, across the full width of the lot of a depth of not less than 20 feet. Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear yard. Any rear yard covered by structures shall be replaced elsewhere on the lot exclusive of required yard areas.
D.
Other Yard Requirements. Yards may be used for structures, landscaping, paving, parking, and storage as noted in Sections 6.08.080 through 6.08.140 except as noted in Chapter 3.36. Said items that are not otherwise allowed in the front yard shall be located behind a minimum five-foot-high fence/gate. Said fence/gate may be an open work fence gate.
E.
Impervious Surfaces/Landscaping. Walkways, parking areas, vehicular accessways and other impervious surfaces shall not collectively occupy more than 50% of the entire front yard area, as required by the Walnut Zoning Code. All other areas shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, ground covers and other plant materials and shall be properly maintained in a neat and orderly manner. The area necessary for providing access to the garage (maximum 25 feet wide) shall not be included in the calculation of impervious surfaces. Exceptions may be granted by the Planning Commission in acceptance with Chapter 6.84 relative to site plan and architectural review.
F.
Boats, Trailers or Recreational Equipment. Any boat, trailer or recreational equipment incapable of movement under their own power may not be parked or stored in the areas from the lot line(s) abutting a street to a line parallel with the main structure.
§ 6.28.080 Lot coverage.
The maximum coverage of the lot in an R-2 zone by all structures shall not exceed 50% of the lot building area; provided, that any semi-enclosed patio structure which is used solely for general open use shall not be counted as a structure in ascertaining coverage, nor shall swimming pools be counted.
§ 6.28.090 Fences and walls.
Fences and walls are permitted but not required in an R-2 zone. Such fences and walls shall not exceed six feet in height, and where the same are located in a required front yard or a side yard abutting a street, the same shall not exceed three feet in height. Other provisions are set forth in Section 6.08.110.
§ 6.28.100 Access.
When a lot in an R-2 zone abuts upon an alley, all garages or accessory buildings having access from the alley shall be located not less than 29 feet from the opposite side of such abutting alley. The ingress and egress to any such garage, or accessory building, housing or intended to house any motor vehicle, shall be from such abutting alley only, and not from the street.
§ 6.28.110 Signs.
The provisions of Chapter 6.92 shall apply in determining the permitted signs.
§ 6.28.120 Off-street parking.
The provisions of Chapter 6.68 shall apply in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use in an R-2 zone. The parking space shall be improved as set forth in the chapter.