In order to provide for the development of single-family residential areas and to maintain the integrity of existing single-family residential areas within the city, the regulations set forth in this chapter shall be applicable to all uses of properties classified in zone R-1.

(Prior code § 9130)

No person shall use, nor shall any property owner permit the use of, any property classified in the R-1 zone for any principal or accessory use other than the following:

A.

Principal Uses.

1.

One single-family dwelling;

2.

Those uses expressly permitted pursuant to Section 18.52.030;

3.

Foundational mobile homes and modular homes;

4.

Family day care homes for fourteen or fewer children;

5.

Residential care facilities, as defined in Chapter 18.06 of this code, pursuant to the California Community Care Facilities Act (Health and Safety Code Section 1500-1518, serving six or fewer persons.

6.

Transitional and Supportive Housing as defined in Health and Safety Codes 50675.2 and 50675.14

7.

Employee Housing as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 17008.

(Ord. 2897 § 11, 2008)

(Ord. No. 3116, § 13, 5-26-20; Ord. No. 3117, § 6, 6-23-20; Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

All uses of property in the R-1 zone shall comply with the following development standards:

A.

Minimum Lot Area.

1.

Each lot in the R-1 zone created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall have a minimum lot area of not less than seven thousand square feet, or an area equal to the minimum lot area as described in Section 18.08.050.

2.

Each lot for which an application for a second dwelling unit is submitted, shall have a minimum lot area not less than the sum of the lot area in subsection A(1) above.

B.

Minimum Yard Areas. Each lot in the R-1 zone shall have front, side and rear yards conforming to the following requirements:

1.

Front Yards. Each lot in the R-1 zone shall maintain a front yard of not less than twenty feet in depth, except that the front yard area for a key lot shall be not less than fifteen feet.

2.

Side Yards. Each lot in the R-1 zone shall maintain the following side yards:

a.

Interior Lots. Interior lots shall maintain side yards adjacent to each side lot line not less than five feet in width each.

b.

Corner Lots. Each corner lot shall maintain the following side yard requirements:

i.

On the side lot line which abuts another lot, the side yard shall be not less than five feet in width, and

ii.

On the street side, the side yard shall be not less than ten feet in width,

iii.

Second Dwellings. A second dwelling which has its entrance facing a side property line shall maintain a side yard of not less than ten feet.

3.

Rear Yards. Each lot in zone R-1 shall maintain a rear yard of not less than five feet in depth.

C.

Minimum Lot Width. Each interior lot created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall have a lot width of not less than sixty feet. Each corner lot created after such effective date shall have a minimum lot width of not less than sixty-five feet.

D.

Maximum Heights Limits. No building or structure located on a lot in zone R-1 shall have a height in excess of thirty-five feet; provided, that chimneys and similar architectural features may project above the highest point a maximum of two feet; and provided further, that where existing neighborhoods are predominantly single story in character, the approving authority may limit the height, area and/or placement of second story additions or may prohibit them in order to preserve the architectural integrity of the neighborhood.

E.

Building Bulk. Buildings, including accessory buildings, may cover not to exceed forty percent of the lot area of any lot in an R-1 zone.

F.

Exterior Lighting. All exterior lighting operated or maintained in conjunction with any activity or for any purpose on any R-1 zoned lot shall be arranged so as to reflect light away from adjacent property.

(Ord. 2616 § 2, 1994; Ord. 2610 § 1 (G, H(1)), 1993; Ord. 2318 § 1(d), 1983; prior code § 9132)

(Ord. No. 2938, § 2, 10-27-09)