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Residential Zones Standards Comparison

Santa Monica City Council
April 28, 2026

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Residential Zones Standards Comparison
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April 28, 2026
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Santa Monica City Council
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11 Attachment D
Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts vs SB 79
Zoning
District Existing SB 79
FAR Height Density Distance to
TOD Stop
Max
FAR
Max
Height
Max
Density
R1 0.45-

0.55 28 ft 1 unit per
parcel
~9 du/ac
¼ mile, ½
mile

3.0 65 ft 100 du/ac
R2 1.0 30 ft 1 unit/1,500
sf ~29 du/ac
¼ mile, ½
mile

3.0 65 ft 100 du/ac
R3 1.5 40 ft 1 unit/1,250
sf
~35 du/ac
¼ mile, ½
mile

3.0 65 ft 100 du/ac
R4 2.0 45 ft 1 unit/ 900 sf
~48 du/ac
½ mile 2.5 55 ft 80 du/ac

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