Article II.

R-1 ZoneSingle-Unit Dwelling Zone

17.204.200 R-1 zonePurpose.
The purpose of the R-1 zone is to accommodate low-density residential uses composed
of single-unit detached residences and duplex dwellings on corner lots. This zone may
also include recreational, religious, and educational facilities as the basic elements of a
balanced neighborhood. These areas should be clearly defined and without
encroachment by uses not performing a neighborhood function. (Ord. 2013-0020 1;
Ord. 2013-0007 1)
17.204.210 R-1 zonePermitted uses.
A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right in the R-1 zone,
subject to the limitations specified:
Use

Limitations

1. Residential Uses
Dwelling, duplex

Limited to corner lots

Dwelling, single-unit
Model home temporary sales office

Subject to special use regulations in section

17.228.125

2. Commercial and Institutional Uses

Community market

Permitted if the primary use of the property is

not a single-unit or duplex dwelling;
Subject to special use regulations in section
17.228.124

3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses

Market garden and private
Subject to special use regulations in section
Ccommunity garden (not exceeding 1.0
17.228.122Article VIII
acre21,780 gross square feet)
Solar energy system, commercial (city Allowed in this zone and exempt from the
property)
provisions of this title
B. Conditional uses. The following uses in the R-1 zone require approval of a
conditional use permit, subject to the limitations specified:

Use
1. Residential Uses

Limitations

Approval Required
by: Planning and
Design
Commission
(PDC); Zoning
Administrator
(ZA); or City
Council (CC)

Dormitory

Subject to special use

regulations in section
17.228.111

PDC

Fraternity house; sorority house

Subject to special use

regulations in section
17.228.111

PDC

Mobilehome park

Subject to special use

regulations in section
17.228.115

PDC

Residential care facility

PDC

Temporary residential shelter

PDC

2. Commercial and Institutional

Uses
Amusement center, outdoor

PDC

Assemblycultural, religious,
social

PDC

Bed and breakfast inn

Subject to special use

regulations in section
17.228.104

Cemetery
Childcare center

ZA
PDC

Subject to special use

regulations in section
17.228.113

ZA

Golf course; driving range

PDC

Kennel

PDC

Library; archive

PDC

Museum

PDC

Non-profit organization, food

preparation for off-site
consumption

PDC

Non-profit organization, food

storage and distribution

PDC

Non-profit organization, meal

service facility

PDC

Nonresidential care facility

PDC

School, K-12

PDC

Stand-alone parking facility

The zoning administrator may

waive the development
standards stated in sections
17.608.040 and 17.612.020

ZA

3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses

Antenna; telecommunications
facility

Subject to special use

regulations in section
17.228.300 et seq.

Market garden and private

Subject to special use
Ccommunity garden (exceeding regulations in section
1.0 acre21,780 gross square feet) 17.228.122Article VIII

PDC

ZA

Heliport; helistop

Subject to special use

regulations in section
17.228.114

PDC

High voltage transmission facility

Subject to special use

regulations in section
17.228.500 et seq.

CC

Passenger terminal

PDC

Wellgas, oil

PDC

C.
Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-1 zone when
accessory to a permitted or conditional use, subject to the limitations specified:
Use

Limitations

Accessory antenna
Childcare, in-home (family day
care home)
Common area
Dwelling unit, secondary

Subject to special use regulations in section

17.228.105

Family care facility

Family day care facility
Home occupation

Subject to special use regulations in section

17.228.200 et seq.

Personal auto storage

Subject to special use regulations in section

17.228.101

Aquaculture, private garden, and Subject to special use regulations in section

urban beekeeping.
17.228.xxx.

D.
Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as permitted, conditional, or accessory
uses are prohibited in the R-1 zone. (Ord. 2013-0020 1; Ord. 2013-0007 1)
17.204.220 R-1 zoneHeight, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios.
A. Height. The maximum height is 35 feet.
B. Density. Unless paragraphs 1 or 2 of this subsection apply, the maximum density
is one single-unit dwelling per lot.
1. Corner lots may contain one or two single-unit dwelling(s) or a duplex
dwelling.
2. Through-lots, with a depth of 125 feet or more, may have two single-unit
dwellings constructed on the lot, consistent with development standards in
chapter17.600.
C.
Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 40% or 2,500 square feet,
whichever is greater; provided, that lot coverage shall not exceed 50 percent.
D.
Floor area ratios. The minimum and maximum floor area ratios are
established in the general plan. (Ord. 2013-0020 1; Ord. 2013-0007 1)
17.204.230 R-1 zoneLot size, width, and depth.
A. Lot size. The minimum lot size is 5,200 square feet for interior lots and 6,200
square feet for corner lots. The minimum area of a lot or lots containing two duplex
units (one duplex dwelling) is 6,200 square feet.
B. Lot width. The minimum lot width is 52 feet for interior lots and 62 feet for corner
lots. The minimum width of a lot or lots containing two duplex units (one duplex
dwelling) is 62 feet.
C.
Lot depth. The minimum lot depth is 100 feet. The maximum lot depth is
160 feet. (Ord. 2013-0020 1; Ord. 2013-0007 1)
17.204.240 R-1 zoneSetbacks.
A. Front-yard setback.
1. Minimum front-yard setback.
a.
If there are at least two other buildings with front-yard setbacks on
the same side of the street on the same block as the lot for which the
setback is being determined, the minimum front-yard setback is the
average of the two front-yard setbacks of the nearest two buildings or 25
feet, whichever is less.
b.
If there is only one other building with a front-yard setback on the
same side of the street on the same block as the lot for which the setback
is being determined, the minimum front-yard setback is the front-yard
setback of that building or 25 feet, whichever is less.
c.
If there is no other building with a front-yard setback on the same
side of the street on the same block as the lot for which the setback is
being determined, the minimum front-yard setback is 20 feet.
2. If a lot fronts a right-of-way that has a planter strip between the street
pavement and the sidewalk, the width of the planter strip is counted in the
front-yard setback.

B. Interior side-yard setback.

1. Unless paragraph 2 or 3 of this subsection applies, the minimum interior
side-yard setback is 5 feet.
2. A minimum interior side-yard setback of three feet applies to interior lots
having a width of less than 52 feet and corner lots having a width of less than
62 feet.
3. No interior side-yard setback is required along the common-wall boundary
of a subdivided duplex dwelling.
C.
Street side-yard setback. The minimum street side-yard setback is 12.5
feet.
D.
Rear-yard setback.
1. Unless paragraph 2 of this subsection applies, the minimum rear-yard
setback is 15 feet.
2. If the rear lot line abuts a public alley, the minimum rear-yard setback is 5
feet.
E. Levee setback. A minimum 20-foot setback from the landside toe of any flood
control levee is required for development less than 5 acres in size. A minimum 50foot setback is required from the landside toe of any flood control levee for
development 5 acres or greater in size. No primary or accessory structures may
encroach into the levee setback. (Ord. 2013-0020 1; Ord. 2013-0007 1)
17.204.250 R-1 zoneGenerally applicable development standards.
A. For architectural design guidelines and exceptions to the height and area
standards, see chapter 17.600.
B. For parking requirements, see chapter 17.608.
C.
For landscaping and paving requirements, see chapter 17.612.
D.
For recycling and solid waste disposal regulations, see chapter 17.616.
E. For wall, fence, and gate regulations, see chapter 17.620.
F. For residential accessory structure and use regulations, see chapter 17.624.
G.
For sign standards and regulations, see chapter 15.148.
H.
For historic preservation program generally, see chapter 17.604. For
preservation design review of development projects, see section 17.808.100 et seq.
(Ord. 2013-0020 1; Ord. 2013-0007 1)
17.204.260 R-1 zoneSite plan and design review.
A. General.
1. For development projects not located in a historic district or involving a
landmark, a final subdivision map shall not be approved and a permit shall not
be issued unless and until an application for site plan and design review of the
proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project
is exempt under section 17.808.160.

2. As used in this subsection A, permit means a building permit, a

demolition permit, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an
encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy.
B. Historic districts and landmarks.
1. For development projects located in a historic district or involving a
landmark, a person shall not commence construction or otherwise undertake,
and a final subdivision map shall not be approved and a permit shall not be
issued unless and until an application for site plan and design review of the
proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project
is exempt under section 17.808.160.
2. As used in this subsection B, permit means a building permit, a
demolition permit, a sewer or water connection or disconnection, a sign permit,
a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of
occupancy. (Ord. 2013-0020 1; Ord. 2013-0007 1)