COMPARISON OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
LOW and LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Zoning R-0 R-1.5 R-1.7(PD) R-2 SMC §
Reference
General Plan Low Density
Residential
Low-Medium Density
Residential
Low-Medium Density
Residential
Low-Medium Density
Residential
19.20.020.
19.18.020.
Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) 6,000 4,200 2 acres2 80,001
Min. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (sq. ft.) 6,000 4,200 2,600 3,600 Min. lot width 57’ 42' As determined by PD
requirements 76’
Max. Lot Coverage 45% (one story)
40% (two story) 40% 40% 45% (one story)
40% (two story)
Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) PC review if over 45%
FAR or 3,600 s.f. area 50% 50% PC review if over 45%
FAR or 3,600 s.f. area
No. of Units (for subject site) 4 7 11 8 19.30.040.
Density (units/acre) Up to 7 Up to 10 Up to 14 Up to 12 19.18.020.
Max. Building Height 30’ 30’ 30’ 30’
Max. No. of Stories 2 2 2 2
Front 20’ 20’ 20’ 20’
Min. Side 4’ (1st floor);
7’ (2nd floor)
4’ (1st floor);
7’ (2nd floor)
4’ (1st floor);
7’ (2nd floor)
4’ (1st floor);
7’ (2nd floor)
Min. Total Sides
20% of lot width,
or 10’,
whichever is greater
12’ 12’
20% of lot width,
or 10’,
whichever is greater
Min. Rear at South 20’ 20’ 20’ 20’
Min. Total Landscaping N/A N/A N/A 20% of lot area
Min. Parking Lot Landscaping N/A N/A N/A 20% of the parking lot area
Min. Other Landscaping (sq. ft.) N/A N/A N/A 850
Min. Usable Open Space/Unit (sq. ft.) N/A N/A N/A 500
Notes:
2. Maximum lot area should not exceed 4,000 square feet.
Landscaping
19.37.040.
19.34.030
1. Lot area and lot width less than the minimum required may be allowed through approval of a Special Development Permit (SDP) provided that overall density is consistent with the zoning district.
19.30.020.
19.32.020.
19.32.020.
Setbacks
Attachment 6