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A. District Purpose. The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to:

1. Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan;

2. Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space;

3. Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and

4. Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.

B. Allowed Land Uses. See Table 23.202-1: Allowed Land Uses in Residential Districts.

C. Additional Permit Requirements. See Subsection A of Section 23.202.030--Additional Permit Requirements (Residential Additions) and Subsection B of Section 23.202.030--Additional Permit Requirements (Adding Bedrooms).

D. Development Standards.

1. Basic Standards. See Table 23.202-2: R-1 Development Standards.

2. Supplemental Standards. Supplemental development standards that apply in the R-1 district are noted in Table 23.202-2: R-1 Development Standards.

Table 23.202-2. R-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

BASIC STANDARDS

SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS

Lot Area for New Lots, Minimum

5,000 sq. ft.

23.304.020--Lot Requirements

Usable Open Space per Dwelling Unit, Minimum

400 sq. ft.

23.304.090--Usable Open Space

Floor Area Ratio, Maximum

No maximum

Main Building Height, Average

23.304.050--Building Height

New Buildings or Non-Residential Additions

28 ft. and 3 stories [1]

Residential Additions

14 ft. [2]

Lot Line Setbacks, Minimum

23.304.030--Setbacks

Front

20 ft.

Rear

20 ft.

Interior Side

4 ft.

Street Side

4 ft.

Building Separation, Minimum

No minimum

Lot Coverage, Maximum

40%

23.304.120--Lot Coverage

Notes:

[1]Maximum 35 ft. with an AUP.

[2]Height greater than 14 ft. up to 28 ft. allowed with an AUP. Height greater than 28 ft up to 35 ft allowed with an additional AUP.

(Ord. 7787-NS § 2 (Exh. A), 2021)