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For all multi-family residential uses, the open area provided shall include common usable open area of at least two hundred (200) square feet per dwelling unit for the first twenty (20) dwelling units, plus one hundred fifty (150) square feet per dwelling unit for the next twenty (20) dwelling units, plus one hundred (100) square feet per dwelling unit for each additional dwelling unit.

Private open areas may be included in the required open area but not in the required common usable open area. A private open area, when provided, shall have dimensions not less than ten (10) feet in any horizontal direction if at ground level, or be at least five (5) feet by eight (8) feet in horizontal dimension if located on a balcony or deck above ground level.

Private open areas may be included in the required open area but not in the required common usable open area. A private open area, when provided, shall have dimensions not less than ten (10) feet in any horizontal direction if at ground level, or be at least five (5) feet by eight (8) feet in horizontal dimension if located on a balcony or deck above ground level.

This section is applicable only where a portion of a lot is within an area planned as part of a future street, alley or other public right-of-way as determined from an officially adopted plan, and the acquisition of such portion would not reduce the buildable lot width to less than forty (40) feet. In cases to which this section applies, the portions of any lot within any such future right-of-way area shall not be occupied by structures other than those encroachments allowed in future rights-of-way as provided elsewhere in code. All other required setbacks, yards and open areas shall be provided in addition to the future right-of-way areas, and the future right-of-way lines shall be considered to be lot lines for purposes of measuring such other setbacks, yards and open areas.

This section is applicable only where a portion of a lot is within an area planned as part of a future street, alley or other public right-of-way as determined from an officially adopted plan, and the acquisition of such portion would not reduce the buildable lot width to less than forty (40) feet.

R-1 uses are permitted in the CRR Zone and the R-1 setbacks apply. All other uses in the CRR Zone require a Conditional Use Permit.

* No setback required in Downtown Core

R-1 uses are permitted in the CRR Zone and the R-1 setbacks apply. All other uses in the CRR Zone require a Conditional Use Permit.

Permitted in all zones, provided setbacks are met. Units to be painted in a color that blends with the existing structures and surrounding area. Containers may not be placed in a required parking area. Stacking of containers is not permitted. Containers may not be placed between the primary structure and the immediately adjacent road or access easement (front of property). Under no circumstances shall a shipping container be used for human or animal habitation unless modified as such according to the California Building Standards Code and approved with the entitlement and when compliant with the architecture requirements. Units must be located or screened so as not to be in public view, unless modified to be used as habitable space.

Permitted in all zones, provided setbacks are met. Units to be painted in a color that blends with the existing structures and surrounding area. Containers may not be placed in a required parking area. Stacking of containers is not permitted. Containers may not be placed between the primary structure and the immediately adjacent road or access easement (front of property). Under no circumstances shall a shipping container be used for human or animal habitation unless modified as such according to the California Building Standards Code and approved with the entitlement and when compliant with the architecture requirements. Units must be located or screened so as not to be in public view, unless modified to be used as habitable space.

Where no side or rear yard is required or where a zero (0) side yard is permitted, any building or structure shall be located either at the property line or at least three (3) feet from the property line.

Where no side or rear yard is required or where a zero (0) side yard is permitted, any building or structure shall be located either at the property line or at least three (3) feet from the property line.

In the residential zones, where the lots on both sides of a property line are being developed anew (with all existing buildings on both lots being removed), a zero (0) side yard, in lieu of the side yard otherwise required, may be required on one (1) or both sides of said property line, provided: Any building wall along the property line shall be of a sound-absorbing type in accordance with adopted standards. An agreement of covenant between the property owners involved and running with the land, in a form acceptable to the city planner, shall be recorded, setting forth acceptance of the physical arrangement, and providing that failure to maintain such wall to the prescribed standard shall obligate each party to conform to the otherwise applicable yard regulations.

In the residential zones, where the lots on both sides of a property line are being developed anew (with all existing buildings on both lots being removed), a zero (0) side yard, in lieu of the side yard otherwise required, may be required on one (1) or both sides of said property line, provided: Any building wall along the property line shall be of a sound-absorbing type in accordance with adopted standards. An agreement of covenant between the property owners involved and running with the land, in a form acceptable to the city planner, shall be recorded, setting forth acceptance of the physical arrangement, and providing that failure to maintain such wall to the prescribed standard shall obligate each party to conform to the otherwise applicable yard regulations.

The minimum distance between buildings located on the same lot shall be as shown in the following table: ... Other Zones | No Requirements

The minimum distance between buildings located on the same lot shall be as shown in the following table: ... Other Zones | No Requirements

On each lot occupied by one or more dwellings, there shall be a clear passageway area at least seven (7) feet wide extending from a street property line to at least one (1) entrance to each dwelling unit or to an entrance to the dwelling structure where unit entrances are from interior hallways.

On each lot occupied by one or more dwellings, there shall be a clear passageway area at least seven (7) feet wide extending from a street property line to at least one (1) entrance to each dwelling unit or to an entrance to the dwelling structure where unit entrances are from interior hallways.

The primary exterior entrance to each multifamily dwelling unit, or to the dwelling structure where unit entries are from interior hallways, whether such exterior entry is from a balcony, stairway, landing or at ground level, shall have an open area of at least twenty-four (24) square feet abutting the exterior of the entrance. The minimum dimension of such area measured perpendicular to the entrance shall be six (6) feet.

The primary exterior entrance to each multifamily dwelling unit, or to the dwelling structure where unit entries are from interior hallways, whether such exterior entry is from a balcony, stairway, landing or at ground level, shall have an open area of at least twenty-four (24) square feet abutting the exterior of the entrance. The minimum dimension of such area measured perpendicular to the entrance shall be six (6) feet.