23.202.120 R-5 High-Density Residential District.
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.
BASIC STANDARDS |
SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS |
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Lot Area, Minimum |
23.304.020– Lot Requirements |
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New Lots |
5,000 sq. ft. |
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Per Group Living Accommodation Resident |
175 sq. ft. [1] |
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Usable Open Space, Minimum |
23.304.090– Usable Open Space |
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Per Dwelling Unit |
100 sq. ft. |
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Per Group Living Accommodation Resident |
35 sq. ft. |
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Floor Area Ratio, Maximum |
No maximum |
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Main Building Height, Average |
23.304.050– Building Height |
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New Construction |
40 ft. and 4 stories [2] |
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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.
STANDARDS BY BUILDING STORY |
SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS |
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1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
4TH |
5TH |
6TH |
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Lot Line Setbacks, Minimum |
23.304.030– Setbacks |
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Front |
10 ft. |
10 ft. |
10 ft. |
10 ft. |
10 ft. |
10 ft. |
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Rear |
15 ft. |
15 ft. |
15 ft. |
17 ft. |
19 ft. |
21 ft. |
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Interior |
4 ft. |
4 ft. |
6 ft. |
8 ft. |
10 ft. |
12 ft. |
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Street Side |
6 ft. |
8 ft. |
10 ft. |
10 ft. |
10 ft. |
10 ft. |
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Building Separation, Minimum |
8 ft. |
12 ft. |
16 ft. |
20 ft. |
24 ft. |
28 ft. |
23.304.040– Building Separation in Residential Districts |
STANDARD BASED ON BUILDING HEIGHT |
SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS |
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1 STORY |
2 STORIES |
3 STORIES |
4 STORIES |
5 STORIES |
6 STORIES |
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Lot Coverage, Maximum |
23.304.120– Lot Coverage |
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Interior and Through Lots |
55% |
55% |
50% |
45% |
40% |
40% |
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Corner Lots |
60% |
60% |
55% |
50% |
45% |
45% |
(Ord. 7890-NS § 9, 2023: Ord. 7787-NS § 2 (Exh. A), 2021)