Marin County Unincorporated

A project proposed below the maximum allowable residential density may qualify for incentives, concessions, waivers or reductions of development standards if it is eligible for a density bonus.

A housing development project is eligible for a 20 percent density bonus if the applicant seeks and agrees to construct any one of the following: a. Ten percent of the units at affordable rent or affordable ownership cost for low income households; b. Five percent of the units at affordable rent or affordable ownership cost for very low income households; or c. A senior citizen housing development of 35 units or more.

Consistent with State law, a developer shall be ineligible for a density bonus or any other incentives or waivers if the residential housing development is proposed on any property that includes a parcel or parcels on which rental dwelling units are or, if the dwelling units have been vacated or demolished in the five-year period preceding the application, have been subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of lower or very low income or occupied by lower or very low income households.

When a developer proposes to construct a residential housing development that conforms to the requirements of Section 22.24.020(B), and includes a childcare facility that will be located on the premises of, as part of, or adjacent to, the residential housing development, the County shall grant either of the following: 1. An additional density bonus that is an amount of square feet of residential space that is equal to, or greater than, the amount of square feet in the childcare facility; or 2. An additional incentive approved by the County that would contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of the construction of the childcare facility.

Consistent with Government Code Section 65915.7, as it may be amended from time to time, when a developer proposes to construct a commercial development and has entered into a partnered housing agreement approved by the County, the County shall grant a commercial development bonus as prescribed in subdivision (C) below.

Landscaping plans shall be required for all discretionary permit applications for new development unless waived by the Director.

Protected Trees shall not be removed except in compliance with Section 22.62.040 (Exemptions), and as provided for in Chapter 22.62 (Tree Removal Permits).

Signs shall only be erected, placed, constructed, altered, maintained, or otherwise located in compliance with the permit requirements or exemptions of Chapter 22.60 (Permits for Signs).

No sign shall face an adjoining residential zone; Signs shall be placed the lesser of 12 inches or 20% of the width and height of the building element; Wall sign must not project more than 12 inches; Internal illumination only in commercial zones; Window signs only on first story.

Wall banners shall not be displayed for more than 30 days per year and other authorized temporary signs shall not be displayed for more than 100 days per year without Temporary Sign Permit approval; Temporary signs must not be placed on County property; Temporary signs shall not be placed in clear view zone.

Allowable land uses shall be limited to the following... Minimum lot area required: 7,500 square feet. Allowable Floor Area Ratio: 30 percent (0.30) of lot area.

Allowable uses outside 35-feet from top of bank... Maintenance and repair of existing permitted structures; Additions to existing permitted structures that do not increase lot coverage by more than 300 sq ft cumulative; ... Land uses and improvements not listed above are prohibited.

The following standards shall apply in the area identified by the Countywide Plan as Sleepy Hollow that is zoned R1:BD or A2:BD...

Minimum floor area for dwelling units: 1,300 square feet. Height limits: 30 feet. Floor Area Ratio: 30 percent (0.30) of lot area. Minimum lot area: one acre or 15,000 sq ft with 100 ft frontage.

Allowable land uses shall be limited to those normally allowed in the A2 zoning district by Section 22.08.030

For lots within the Tamalpais Community Plan Area, the following maximum adjusted Floor Area Ratio standards shall apply...

Maximum adjusted Floor Area Ratio shall not exceed 30 percent (0.30) of lot area, unless modified through discretionary review.

Agricultural worker housing providing accommodations for 12 or fewer employees shall be considered a principally-permitted agricultural land use in the following zoning districts: A2, A3 to A60, ARP, C-APZ, O-A, and C-OA

The standards of this Section shall apply to the keeping of animals in specified zoning districts and their Coastal Zone counterparts

No more than three dogs over the age of four months allowed without Use Permit; Livestock must be located 30 feet from right-of-way, dwelling, building line, and 10 feet from property line; Minimum lot area for one animal 15,000 sq ft; Chickens 15 ft from property line; Miniature goats and potbellied pigs min lot 6,000 sq ft.