Mendocino County Unincorporated, CA Zoning Ordinance#

CHAPTER 20.076 - R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT#R-2

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), adopted September 10, 2024, repealed Ch. 20.076 and enacted a new Ch. 20.076 as set out herein and as may later be amended. Former Ch. 20.076 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 3639, adopted 1987; Ord. No. 3717, adopted 1989; and Ord. No. 4225, adopted July 20, 2009.

Sec. 20.076.005 - Intent.#

This district is intended to create and enhance certain medium-density residential areas, where a compatible mingling of single-family units, dual-unit dwellings and community services appurtenant thereto are likely to occur.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Sec. 20.076.010 - Permitted Uses.#

The following use types are permitted in the R-2 District:

(A) Residential Use Types (See Chapter 20.016).

• Assisted Living Residential Care Facility;
• Day Care Facility;
• Employee Housing;
• Family residential—single-family;
• Family residential—two-family;
• Low Barrier Navigation Center;
• Supportive Housing;
• Transitional Housing.

(B) Civic Use Types (See Chapter 20.020).

• Community recreation;
• Essential services;
• Fire and police protection services;
• Minor impact utilities.

(C) Agricultural Use Types (See Chapter 20.032).

• Animal raising—personal;
• Forest production and processing—limited;
• Horticulture;
• Packing and processing—limited;
• Row and field crops;
• Tree crops.

(D) Accessory uses as provided in Chapter 20.164.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Sec. 20.076.015 - Uses Subject to an Administrative Permit.#

The following use types are permitted in the R-2 District upon issuance of an Administrative Permit:

(A) Residential Use Types (See Chapter 20.016)

• Family residential—dwelling groups.

(B) Civic Use Types (See Chapter 20.020)

• Cemetery;
• Day care facilities/small schools;
• Group care;
• Lodge, fraternal and civic assembly;
• Religious assembly.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Sec. 20.076.020 - Uses Subject to a Use Permit.#

The following use types are permitted in the R-2 District upon issuance of a Use Permit:

(A) Residential Use Types (See Chapter 20.016).

• Mobile Home Park.

(B) Civic Use Types (See Chapter 20.020).

• Major impact services and utilities;

(C) Commercial Use Types (See Chapter 20.024).

• Commercial recreation—outdoor sports and recreation;
• Transient habitation—lodging (limited).

(D) Extractive Use Types (See Chapter 20.036).

• Mining and processing.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Sec. 20.076.025 - Minimum Lot Area.#

(A) For parcels within water and sewer districts:

(B) For parcels within water or sewer districts: 12,000 square feet.§

(C) For parcels not in a water or sewer district: 40,000 square feet.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Sec. 20.076.030 - Maximum Dwelling Density.#

One (1) single-family per legally created parcel, except as separately provided for below. Construction of more than one (1) single-family dwelling may be permissible as the Family Residential—Dwelling Group use type and shall be consistent with the below density standards.§ The following density standards apply where there is adequate lot area to accommodate higher density:

(A) For parcels within water and sewer districts:

(B) For parcels within water or sewer districts:

(C) For parcels not in a water or sewer district:

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Sec. 20.076.035 - Minimum Front and Rear Yards.#

Twenty (20) feet each. See setback exceptions in section 20.152.015.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Sec. 20.076.040 - Minimum Side Yards.#

Six (6) feet each. See setback exceptions in section 20.152.015.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Sec. 20.076.045 - Building Height Limit.#

Thirty-five (35) feet. See height exceptions in section 20.152.025.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 17(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

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