Chapter 9-14
LDR LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sections:

9-14.010    Purpose and intent.

9-14.020    Permitted uses. Revised 12/18

9-14.030    Applicable areas.

9-14.040    Animal husbandry.

9-14.050    Standards.

9-14.010 Purpose and intent.

The low density residential district is established to provide for low density, single-family detached housing neighborhoods. Typically this district is characterized by medium to large lot single-family homes. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-08.010)

9-14.020 Permitted uses.

Table 9-14.020 contains a listing of permitted uses, and accessory uses within the district. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.

Table 9-14.020
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES 

Uses

Permitted

Accessory

Reference

Accessory dwelling unit

P

 

See Chapter 9-68

Accessory structure

 

P

See Chapter 9-70

Animals/pets

♦

♦

See Chapter 9-56

Athletic fields

S

 

 

Church/temple

C

 

 

Communication facility

♦

 

See Chapter 9-58

Community care facility

♦

 

See Chapter 9-64

Construction office

T

 

 

Drainage facility

 

P

 

Dwelling, single-family detached

P

 

 

Family day care – large

♦

 

See Chapter 9-64

Family day care – small

♦

 

See Chapter 9-64

Fire/police station

C

 

 

Game court

 

♦

See Chapter 9-70

Garage and/or yard sales

♦

 

See Chapter 9-62

Green house

 

P

 

Guest quarters/guest house

 

P

 

Home occupation

♦

 

See Chapter 9-60

Library, public

C

 

 

Manufactured home

S

 

 

Mobilehome

S

 

 

Park, public/private

S

 

 

Recreation facility, private

 

P

 

Recreational vehicle storage, private

 

P

 

School, private

C

 

 

School, public

C

 

 

Senior center

C

 

 

Supportive housing

♦

 

See Chapter 9-64

Swim club

C

 

 

Tennis club

C

 

 

Transitional housing

♦

 

See Chapter 9-64

Note:    Use is permitted subject to issuance of:

C = Conditional use permit (CUP)

S = Site development permit (SDP)

T = Temporary use permit (TUP)

P = Permitted

♦ = Special requirements

(Ord. 2018-7 § 6; Ord. 2012-5 § 7; Ord. 2011-4 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2003-5 Exh. A § C; Ord. 2002-1 Exh. A § 3 (part); Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-08.020)

9-14.030 Applicable areas.

The regulations and standards contained in this section shall apply to all properties designated as low density residential on the city zoning map. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-08.030)

9-14.040 Animal husbandry.

Large animal husbandry is not permitted by this zone. Chapter 9-56 of this code prescribes standards for the keeping of animals. It is the purpose of this zone to restrict such animals to typical domestic varieties. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-08.040)

9-14.050 Standards.

The standards applicable to this district are shown within Table 9-14.050. Some low density residential properties may be further limited as to use or development standards due to application of hillside design requirements as contained in Chapter 9-50 of this code.

Table 9-14.050
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING STANDARDS 

Item

Standard

Minimum lot size

7,200 sq. ft.

Minimum lot width:

 

Standard lot

60 ft.

Cul-de-sac

30 ft.

Flag lot

20 ft.

Minimum lot depth

80 ft.

Maximum lot coverage

35%

Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)

0.55 (includes garages)*

Maximum density

3.0 – 6.5 DUs/AC (gross)

Maximum building height

35 ft.

Minimum front yard setback

20 ft. from ultimate right-of-way

15 ft. from access connection to main lot for flag lots

All front yard setback areas except those used for a lawful driveway, and pedestrian walkway not to exceed five feet in width, shall be landscaped**

Minimum side yard setback:

 

Interior

5 ft.

Street

10 ft.

Flag lot

10 ft.

Minimum rear yard setback:

 

Standard lot

20 ft.

Through lot

20 ft.

Cul-de-sac/gore shaped lots

15 ft.

Laguna Terrace tracts (tract 7311 and tract 7371)

15 ft.

Minimum building separation:

 

Main→Main

10 ft.

Main→Accessory

2.5 ft.

Accessory→Accessory

2.5 ft.

Parking standards

See Chapter 9-44

Signage

See Chapter 9-42

*    Properties that exceed the .55 FAR may request additional square footage through a minor site development permit.

**    Landscaped means the planting and maintenance (live, healthy, and weed free condition) of some combination of trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, flowers, or lawns.

(Ord. 2002-1 Exh. A §§ 1 and 6; Ord. 2001-7 § 2 (part), 2001: Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-08.050)