23.202.060 R-1A Limited Two-Family Residential District

23.202.060 R-1A Limited Two-Family Residential District.

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

1. Recognize and protect the existing pattern of low medium-density residential areas characterized by reasonable open and spacious type of development consistent with the General Plan;

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

3. Allow flexibility in the use of property for residential purposes by permitting two dwelling units on one lot under limited conditions; and

4. Appropriately regulate the rear and side setback areas for the construction of a dwelling unit in areas west of San Pablo Avenue.

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

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

1. Basic Standards. See Table 23.202-3: R-1A Development Standards.

2. Supplemental Standards. Supplemental development standards that apply in the R-1A district are noted in Table 23.202-3: R-1A Development Standards.

Table 23.202-3. R-1A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
BASIC STANDARDS		SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
Lot Area, Minimum		23.304.020--Lot Requirements
New Lots	5,000 sq. ft.
For Two Dwelling Units	4,500 sq. ft. [1]
Usable Open Space Per Dwelling Unit, Minimum	400 sq. ft. [2]	23.304.090--Usable Open Space
Floor Area Ratio, Maximum	No maximum
Main Building Height, Average		23.304.050--Building Height
New Buildings and Non-Residential Additions	28 ft. and 3 stories [3]
Rear Main Buildings	22 ft. and 2 stories
Residential Additions	14 ft. [4]
Lot Line Setbacks, Minimum		23.304.030--Setbacks
Front	20 ft.
Rear	20 ft.
Interior Side	4 ft.
Street Side	4 ft.
Interior and Street Side for Rear Main Building	6 ft.
Building Separation, Minimum		23.304.040--Building Separation in Residential Districts
1 story	8 ft.
2 stories	12 ft.
3 stories	16 ft.
Lot Coverage, Maximum		23.304.120--Lot Coverage
Interior and Through Lot	40%
Corner Lot	45%

[1]Maximum two units per lot.

[2]Open space is not required for accessory dwelling unit.

[3]Maximum 35 ft. with an AUP.

[4]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)