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Table 1: Development Standards for Residential Zones
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ER Estate |
LDR Low-Density |
SFR Single-Family |
MDR Medium-Density |
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Minimum Lot Area |
2.5 acres |
1 acre |
4500 sf |
6000 sf |
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Maximum Density (units per acre) |
1 unit per 2.5 acres |
1 unit per acre |
7 units per acre |
20 units per acre |
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Minimum Lot Width (feet) |
300’ |
150’ |
50’ |
60’ |
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Minimum Lot Depth (feet) |
300’ |
150’ |
90’ |
100’ |
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Maximum Lot Coverage |
N/A |
N/A |
45% |
N/A |
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Maximum Floor Area Ratio |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Front Yard Setback |
25’, 15’ Street Side |
25’, 15’ Street Side |
10’ |
15’ |
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Garage/Carport Setback |
25’ |
25’ |
24’ |
24’ |
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Side Yard Setback |
10’ |
10’ |
5’ |
5’ |
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Rear Yard Setback |
25’ |
25’ |
5’ |
5’ |
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Maximum Height |
Three Stories |
Three Stories |
Two Stories |
Four Stories |
Table 2: Development Standards for Diverse Use/Human Resource Zoning District
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Type |
Description |
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Minimum Lot Area (sf) |
6,000 |
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Maximum Density (units per acre) |
16 |
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Minimum Lot Dimensions (feet) |
60’ X 100 |
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Maximum Floor Area Ratio |
1.5 for residential structures 0.9 for commercial/office space not combined with residential uses |
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Front Yard/Street Side Setback |
15’ |
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Side Yard/Interior Side Setback |
5’ |
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Rear Yard Setback |
5’ |
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Garage/Carport Setback |
20’ |
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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
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Residential Development |
Basic Requirement |
Regulatory Concession |
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Accessory Dwelling Units |
1 parking space |
None |
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Single-Family |
2 enclosed (garage) parking spaces |
None |
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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 |
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Senior Citizen (Deed Restricted) |
0.75 parking spaces per unit
50% garage or carport plus 10% for visitors |
Consideration of slight parking reduction. |
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Boarding Houses |
1 parking space per guestroom or per 2 beds |
None |
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Mobile Home Parks |
2 covered parking spaces per unit |
None |
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Group Care Facilities |
1 parking space per 2 beds plus employees |
None |
Table 4: Permitting Fees
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General Plan Amendment (Initial Request) |
$1,193.00 |
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General Plan Amendment (Actual) |
$2,282.00 |
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Zone Change |
$2,282.00 |
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Site Plan Review – Administrative Review |
$375.00 |
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Site Plan Review – Administrative Review with Public Notice |
$750.00 |
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Site Plan Review – Planning Commission Review |
$1,000.00 |
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Conditional Use Permit |
$1,109.00 |
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Development Permit |
$855.00 |
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Home Occupation Permit |
$100.00 |
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Massage Practitioner Permit |
$574.00 |
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Planned Unit Development |
$2,269.00 |
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Sexually Oriented Business Permit |
$2,575.00 |
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Temporary Use Permit |
$79.00 |
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Temporary Use Permit (Non-Profit Organization) |
$27.00 |
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Lot Line Adjustment / Lot Merger |
$531.00 |
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Parcel Map - Tentative |
$913.00 |
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Parcel Map (Vesting) - Tentative |
$2,108.00 |
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Parcel Map – Final (Include Vesting) |
$707.00 |
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Tract Map - Tentative |
$1,913.00 |
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Tract Map (Vesting) - Tentative |
$2,108.00 |
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Tract Map - Final |
$1,595.00 |
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Variance |
$791.00 |
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Preparation of Specific Plan |
Actual Costs |
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Appeal to City Council |
$700.00 |
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Appeal to Planning Commission |
$621.00 |
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Zoning Verification Letter |
$50.00 |
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Zoning Affidavit (ABC) |
$10.00 |
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Public Needs/Necessity Letter (ABC) |
$20.00 |
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Continuation of Hearing |
$250.00 |
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Address Assignment (Single-Family Residence) |
$20.00 |
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Address Assignment (Multi-Family Residence) |
$20.00 Initial, $2 Each Unit |
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Address Verification |
$20.00 |
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Temporary Signs |
$25.00 |