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A. District Purpose. The purpose of the High-Density Residential (R-5) district is to:

1. Foster development of high-density, multi-story residential areas close to major shopping, transportation, and employment centers, in accordance with the General Plan;

2. Make available housing for persons who desire convenience of location and who require relatively small amounts of usable open space;

3. Assure adequate light, air, privacy and usable open space to promote and protect their physical and mental health;

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

5. Permit the construction of residential structures, such as apartments and hotels, which provide housing opportunities for transient or seasonal residents; and

6. Permit the construction of institutional and office uses when such uses 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 Section 23.202.030.A--Additional Permit Requirements (Residential Additions).

D. Development Standards.

1. Basic Standards. See Table 23.202-15: R-5 Lot and Height Standards, Table 23.202-16: R-5 Setback and Building Separation Standards, and Table 23.202-17: R-5 Lot Coverage Standards.

2. Supplemental Standards. Supplemental development standards that apply in the R-5 district are noted in Table 23.202-15: R-5 Lot and Height Standards, Table 23.202-16: R-5 Setback and Building Separation Standards, and Table 23.202-17: R-5 Lot Coverage Standards.

Table 23.202-15. R-5 LOT AND HEIGHT STANDARDS

BASIC STANDARDS

SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS

Lot Area, Minimum

23.304.020– Lot Requirements

New Lots

5,000 sq. ft.

Per Group Living Accommodation Resident

175 sq. ft. [1]

Usable Open Space, Minimum

23.304.090– Usable Open Space

Per Dwelling Unit

100 sq. ft.

Per Group Living Accommodation Resident

35 sq. ft.

Floor Area Ratio, Maximum

No maximum

Main Building Height, Average

23.304.050– Building Height

New Construction

40 ft. and 4 stories [2]

Residential Additions

18 ft. [3]

Notes:

[1]One additional person is allowed for remaining lot area between 100 and 175 square feet.

[2]Maximum 65 feet and 6 stories allowed with a Use Permit.

[3]Height greater than 18 ft. up to 40 ft. allowed with an AUP. Height greater than 40 ft. up to 65 ft allowed with a Use Permit.

Table 23.202-16. R-5 SETBACK AND BUILDING SEPARATION STANDARDS

STANDARDS BY BUILDING STORY

SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

5TH

6TH

Lot Line Setbacks, Minimum

23.304.030– Setbacks

Front

10 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

Rear

15 ft.

15 ft.

15 ft.

17 ft.

19 ft.

21 ft.

Interior

4 ft.

4 ft.

6 ft.

8 ft.

10 ft.

12 ft.

Street Side

6 ft.

8 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

Building Separation, Minimum

8 ft.

12 ft.

16 ft.

20 ft.

24 ft.

28 ft.

23.304.040– Building Separation in Residential Districts

Table 23.202-17. R-5 LOT COVERAGE STANDARDS

STANDARD BASED ON BUILDING HEIGHT

SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS

1 STORY

2 STORIES

3 STORIES

4 STORIES

5 STORIES

6 STORIES

Lot Coverage, Maximum

23.304.120– Lot Coverage

Interior and Through Lots

55%

55%

50%

45%

40%

40%

Corner Lots

60%

60%

55%

50%

45%

45%

(Ord. 7890-NS § 9, 2023: Ord. 7787-NS § 2 (Exh. A), 2021)