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Table 1: Development Standards for Residential Zones
|
ER Estate |
LDR Low-Density |
SFR Single-Family |
MDR Medium-Density |
Minimum Lot Area |
2.5 acres |
1 acre |
6000 sf |
6000 sf |
Maximum Density (units per acre) |
1 unit per 2.5 acres |
1 unit per acre |
7 units per acre |
20 units per acre |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) |
300’ |
150’ |
50’ |
60’ |
Minimum Lot Depth (feet) |
300’ |
150’ |
90’ |
100’ |
Maximum Lot Coverage |
N/A |
N/A |
45% |
N/A |
Maximum Floor Area Ratio |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Front Yard Setback |
25’, 15’ Street Side |
25’, 15’ Street Side |
10’ |
15’ |
Garage/Carport Setback |
25’ |
25’ |
24’ |
24’ |
Side Yard Setback |
10’ |
10’ |
5’ |
5’ |
Rear Yard Setback |
25’ |
25’ |
5’ |
5’ |
Maximum Height |
Three Stories |
Three Stories |
Two Stories |
Four Stories |
Table 2: Development Standards for Diverse Use/Human Resource Zoning District
Type |
Description |
Minimum Lot Area (sf) |
6,000 |
Maximum Density (units per acre) |
16 |
Minimum Lot Dimensions (feet) |
60’ X 100 |
Maximum Floor Area Ratio |
1.5 for residential structures 0.9 for commercial/office space not combined with residential uses |
Front Yard/Street Side Setback |
15’ |
Side Yard/Interior Side Setback |
5’ |
Rear Yard Setback |
5’ |
Garage/Carport Setback |
20’ |
Maximum Building Height |
35’ when directly adjacent to single-family residential 45’ when located along an arterial street, highway, or interstate, or next to multi-family residential |
Table 3: Parking Standards by Residential Use
Residential Development |
Basic Requirement |
Regulatory Concession |
Accessory Dwelling Units |
1 parking space |
None |
Single-Family |
2 enclosed (garage) parking spaces |
None |
Multi-Family |
1 parking space per studio unit, 2 per unit for 1+ bedrooms
50% enclosed plus 10% for visitors |
Potential use of carports in lieu of garages |
Senior Citizen (Deed Restricted) |
0.75 parking spaces per unit
50% garage or carport plus 10% for visitors |
Consideration of slight parking reduction. |
Boarding Houses |
1 parking space per guestroom or per 2 beds |
None |
Mobile Home Parks |
2 covered parking spaces per unit |
None |
Group Care Facilities |
1 parking space per 2 beds plus employees |
None |
Table 4: Permitting Fees
General Plan Amendment (Initial Request) |
$1,193.00 |
General Plan Amendment (Actual) |
$2,282.00 |
Zone Change |
$2,282.00 |
Site Plan Review – Administrative Review |
$375.00 |
Site Plan Review – Administrative Review with Public Notice |
$750.00 |
Site Plan Review – Planning Commission Review |
$1,000.00 |
Conditional Use Permit |
$1,109.00 |
Development Permit |
$855.00 |
Home Occupation Permit |
$100.00 |
Massage Practitioner Permit |
$574.00 |
Planned Unit Development |
$2,269.00 |
Sexually Oriented Business Permit |
$2,575.00 |
Temporary Use Permit |
$79.00 |
Temporary Use Permit (Non-Profit Organization) |
$27.00 |
Lot Line Adjustment / Lot Merger |
$531.00 |
Parcel Map - Tentative |
$913.00 |
Parcel Map (Vesting) - Tentative |
$2,108.00 |
Parcel Map – Final (Include Vesting) |
$707.00 |
Tract Map - Tentative |
$1,913.00 |
Tract Map (Vesting) - Tentative |
$2,108.00 |
Tract Map - Final |
$1,595.00 |
Variance |
$791.00 |
Preparation of Specific Plan |
Actual Costs |
Appeal to City Council |
$700.00 |
Appeal to Planning Commission |
$621.00 |
Zoning Verification Letter |
$50.00 |
Zoning Affidavit (ABC) |
$10.00 |
Public Needs/Necessity Letter (ABC) |
$20.00 |
Continuation of Hearing |
$250.00 |
Address Assignment (Single-Family Residence) |
$20.00 |
Address Assignment (Multi-Family Residence) |
$20.00 Initial, $2 Each Unit |
Address Verification |
$20.00 |
Temporary Signs |
$25.00 |