Chapter 11.07 R-1-7500 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

Chapter 11.07
R-1-7500 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

Sections:

11.07.010 Permitted uses.

11.07.020 Front yards.

11.07.030 Side yards.

11.07.040 Rear yards.

11.07.050 Height.

11.07.060 Placement of buildings.

11.07.070 Lot area.

11.07.080 Lot area per dwelling unit.

11.07.090 Lot width.

11.07.100 Permissible floor area ratio.

11.07.110 Paved in front yard setback area.

11.07.010 Permitted uses.

In an R-1-7500 zone, the following uses only are permitted and as hereinafter specifically provided and allowed by this chapter, subject to the off-street parking requirements and the general provisions and exceptions set forth in this title beginning with Chapter 11.30:

(1) Dwelling, one-family.

(2) Accessory buildings and structures, including private garages to accommodate not more than four cars, and second units (granny flats) with the minimum requirements:

(a) A second unit, as defined by state law and in Section 11.04.164 (Definitions) of this code, regardless of the zone, shall not be permitted where there is more than one unit on the property and there shall be no more than one second unit on any lot. A second unit shall not be permitted within a condominium development or planned unit developments;

(b) The second unit, if detached, shall be located within the rear one-half of the property;

(c) The minimum size of the parcel upon which the additional dwelling unit may be built shall be six thousand square feet;

(d) The size of the second unit shall not exceed thirty percent of the living area of the main dwelling, with a minimum of two hundred forty square feet, and a maximum of six hundred forty square feet;

(e) The utilities for the second unit shall not be metered separately from that of the main dwelling unit for gas, electricity, trash, water or sewer services;

(f) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the additional second unit a covenant of restriction to run with the land shall be recorded which specifies that the use of the additional unit as an independent dwelling may continue only as long as the property is owner occupied (either in the main dwelling or the second unit). The second unit may not be sold independently of the main dwelling and parent parcel;

(g) The second unit shall provide a minimum of one on-site parking space. The space must be on a paved surface, per city standard, and may not be in tandem or perpendicular to an adjacent parking space or garage. The parking space shall not be within the required open space for the unit(s) on the property and may not be within the required front yard setback;

(h) A maximum of one sleeping room/bedroom shall be permitted;

(i) All applicable zoning standards related to height, setbacks, building separation, floor area ratio and lot coverage shall be adhered to;

(j) Utilities for both the main unit and the second unit shall be underground;

(k) Occupancy shall be limited to a maximum of two persons;

(l) The main unit and the second unit, whether attached or detached, shall both be equipped with “hardwired” smoke detectors, with battery backup;

(m) This section shall not validate any existing illegal accessory dwelling unit. An application for a permit may be made to convert an illegal accessory dwelling unit to a conforming legal second unit, and the standards and requirements for the conversion shall be the same as for proposed new construction of a second unit;

(n) The second unit shall be architecturally compatible with the main single-family residence with respect to styling, roofing, window and door treatment, materials, colors, textures, height, scale, bulk and is compatible to the surrounding neighborhood;

(o) The establishment of the proposed second unit will not adversely affect the neighborhood with respect to on-street parking demand and utilization, traffic, noise, concentration of accessory dwelling units or other impacts that could result in significantly adverse impacts on public services and resources.

(2.5) Canopies and other temporary membrane fabric type structures are allowed subject to the following standards:

(a) Canopies are a permitted use/activity on residential properties;

(b) For residential uses, no permits or planning approval is required. (Permits are required for use/activity in conjunction with a commercial or industrial use.);

(d) Total number of canopies is restricted to two canopies per lot, including any canopy located over a driveway;

(e) Maximum combined total surface area cannot exceed a combined total canopy surface area of three hundred twenty square feet. The maximum size of any single canopy shall not exceed two hundred square feet;

(f) The height of canopies must maintain a free and clear distance of two feet from any overhead power lines, if the canopy is detached from a structure and located over a “nonwalkable” surface (i.e., swimming pool). In all other instances, the canopy must maintain a free and clear distance of eight feet from any overhead power lines;

(g) Canopies are temporary in nature, collapsible and are not considered a structure. They cannot be designed or constructed in such a manner that they are permanently secured to the ground or adjacent structure;

(h) No canopies shall be permitted in the front yard area. Exception: Canopies may be placed in the front yard in conjunction with an approved, permitted yard sale;

(i) Canopies may be placed on a driveway, within the rear yard or side yard setback but only within the rear one-half of the property. Though a canopy can be within the required setbacks (side or rear), whether on a driveway or not, they must be set back from the property line a sufficient distance so as to not permit any water or debris to fall onto a neighboring property;

(j) Canopies are permitted to be located near or against a building, structure or large vegetation (trees), but cannot be attached to them;

(k) Allowing a canopy in the driveway in front of a garage does not supersede the city requirement that the garage must be accessible at all times and available for use by a vehicle(s). No inoperable vehicles or storage of any debris, product or goods, etc., will be permitted under the canopy which precludes or obstructs access to the garage;

(l) Canopies must be kept in good repair;

(m) The director of community development may refer a specific structure to the planning commission for approval, as a code interpretation, as is deemed appropriate. (Ord. 2205 § 1 (part), 11-8-05)

(3) Fire and police stations, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.

(4) Greenhouses (private and noncommercial) as an accessory use for propagation and culture only, and not for sale.

(5) Open field growing, commercially or otherwise, of flowers and horticultural nursery stock, provided no pots, cans or other containers, or bulk or packaged fertilizer are kept on the premises, nor sales of plants or flowers are conducted on the premises.

(6) Parks and recreational areas (publicly owned and operated), but excluding ball parks, bleachers, swimming pools, or other types of facilities where racing or contests are conducted, or public amusement devices for hire.

(7) Twenty-four-hour foster care homes; provided that the number of foster children shall not exceed three at any one time.

(8) Signs, as follows:

(a) Name plates not exceeding sixteen by fourteen inches in size;

(b) One unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area pertaining only to the sale, lease or hire of only the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed.

(9) Small family day care home. (Ord. 1859 § 5 (part), 1-28-91)

(10) Large family day care home, subject to the issuance of an administrative use permit pursuant to Section 11.35.020. (Ord. 1859 § 5 (part), 1-28-91)

(Ord. 2228 § 1 (part), 2-27-07; Ord. 2205 § 1 (part), 11-8-05; Ord. 2152 § 1 (part), 11-25-03: Ord. 1859 § 5, 1-28-91; Ord. 1581 § 3, 10-11-83; Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.020 Front yards.

In the R-1-7500 zone, every lot shall have a front yard with a depth of not less than twenty feet for the first floor. The second story setback shall not be less than thirty feet with the provision that a deck may be permitted on top of the first floor within this setback requirement.

(Ord. 2224 § 1 (part), 12-12-06: Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.030 Side yards.

In the R-1-7500 zone, each lot or parcel of land shall have a side yard of not less than five feet on each side of the lot or parcel of land.

(Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.040 Rear yards.

In the R-1-7500 zone, each lot or parcel of land shall have a rear yard of not less than fifteen feet.

(Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.050 Height.

In the R-1-7500 zone, no structure shall exceed a height of two stories or thirty-five feet, whichever is the lesser.

(Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.060 Placement of buildings.

Placement of buildings on any lot shall conform to the following:

(1) Interior Lots.

(a) On the rear third of a lot an accessory building not used for human habitation may be built to one side line and the lot rear line, provided a garage with a vehicular entrance from an alley shall maintain a distance not less than fifteen feet from the center line of the alley.

(2) Corner Lots and Reverse Corner Lots.

(a) On the rear third of a corner lot an accessory building not used for human habitation may be built to the interior lot side line and the lot rear line, provided a garage with a vehicular entrance from an alley shall maintain a distance not less than fifteen feet from the center line of such alley.

(b) On the rear third of a reverse corner lot an accessory building not used for human habitation may be built to the interior lot side line, but no building shall be erected closer than five feet to the property line of any abutting lot to the rear unless an alley intervenes, in which case the accessory building may be built to the lot rear line unless it be a garage with a vehicular entrance directly from the alley, in which case such building shall maintain a distance of not less than fifteen feet from the center line of the alley.

(Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.070 Lot area.

In the R-1-7500 zone, each lot or parcel of land shall have an area of not less than seven thousand five hundred square feet.

(Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.080 Lot area per dwelling unit.

In the R-1-7500 zone, the lot area per dwelling unit shall be not less than seven thousand five hundred square feet.

(Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.090 Lot width.

In the R-1-7500 zone, each lot or parcel of land shall have a width of not less than seventy-five feet.

(Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.100 Permissible floor area ratio.

The permissible floor area ratio for any single-family residential dwelling in the R-1-7500 zone shall not exceed .4:1, or forty percent; provided, however, that the planning commission or the city council may, in connection with a site plan review, modify this ratio.

(Ord. 1881 § 2, 7-22-91: Ord. 1042 § 1 (part), 6-12-67)

11.07.110 Paved in front yard setback area.

Permissible paved areas in the front yard setback are a three-foot-wide pathway to the front porch and one driveway to a garage, not to exceed twelve feet in width for a garage located in the mid to rear portion of the lot or not to exceed twenty-five feet in width for a front two-car garage. Legal nonconforming properties built without garages may pave and make use of one driveway in the front yard setback not to exceed twelve feet in width. Any planters, additional paved area or structures in the front yard setback area require approval by the director of community development or his designee. No parking is permitted in the front yard setback area except on approved driveway surface.

(Ord. 2268 § 1 (part), 10-27-09: Ord. 2220 § 1 (part), 9-26-06)