§ 26-20-030. Permitted residential density and development criteria.

The use of land and structures within this district is subject to this article, the applicable regulations of this chapter, and the provisions of any district which is combined herewith. Policies and criteria of the general plan and any applicable specific or area plan or local area development guidelines shall supersede the standards herein.

(a)

Residential density shall be between one (1) and six (6) units per acre as shown in the general plan land use or housing element or that density permitted by a "B" combining district. All residential projects shall be designed to meet the minimum density requirements shown in the general plan land use element or on the sectional district maps, whichever is more restrictive, provided, however, that a lesser density may be approved if the body deciding the application determines that such a reduction in density is necessary to mitigate a particular significant effect on the environment and that no other specific mitigation measure or alternative would provide a comparable lessening of the significant impact. Nothing set forth in this section shall be construed to prohibit the construction of one (1) single-family dwelling on a single lot of record.

For a Housing Opportunity Area Type "C" project which meets all of the requirements of Sections 26-88-120 and 26-88-122, or where a use permit for such project is approved pursuant to Section 26-20-020(k), the permitted residential density may be increased to a maximum of eleven (11) dwelling units per acre.

(b)

Maximum Building Height.

(1)

Thirty-five feet (35′) for the main building and fifteen feet (15′) for accessory buildings, provided that additional height may be permitted if a use permit is first secured.

(2)

Maximum height for telecommunication facilities is subject to the provisions of this article and Section 26-88-130.

(c)

Minimum Lot Size. Six thousand (6,000) square feet.

(d)

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum average lot width required within each lot is sixty feet (60′).

(e)

Maximum Lot Coverage. Forty percent (40%). Lot coverage may be waived by the planning director for swimming pools.

(f)

Yard Requirements. The following shall apply except that if the subject property adjoins land which is zoned AR or designated as agricultural land, the use is subject to the requirements of Section 26-88-040(g).

(1)

Front Yard. Not less than twenty feet (20′); provided, however, that no structure shall be located closer than forty-five feet (45′) to the centerline of any public road, street or highway.

(2)

Side Yard. Not less than five feet (5′) except where the side yard abuts a street in which case such yard shall be the same as the front yard.

(3)

Rear Yard. Not less than twenty feet (20′).

(4)

No garage or carport opening facing the street shall be located less than twenty feet (20′) from any exterior property line, except that where twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the lots on any block or portion thereof in the same zoning district have been improved with garages or carports, the required front yard may be reduced to a depth equal to the average of the front yards of garages or carports. However, in no case shall the front yards be reduced to less than ten feet (10′). Further, the permit and resource management department director may require a use permit if the reduction might result in a traffic hazard.

Notwithstanding the above, if a residence is elevated to meet flood requirements, the space underneath the structure may be utilized for a garage or carport if it will meet building codes, even if the ten foot (10′) to twenty foot (20′) setback cannot be met, subject to approval of administrative design review.

(5)

Cornices, eaves, canopies, bay windows, fireplaces and/or other cantilevered portions of structures, and similar architectural features may extend two feet (2′) into any required yard. The maximum length of the projections shall not occupy more than one-third of the total length of the wall on which it is located. Uncovered porches, fire escapes or landing places may extend six feet (6′) into any required front or rear yard and three feet (3′) into any required side yard.

(6)

Where twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the lots on any one (1) block or portion thereof in the same zoning district have been improved with buildings, the required front yard may be reduced to a depth equal to the average of the front yards of the improved lots, subject to the restrictions of subsection (f)(4) of this section.

(7)

Accessory buildings may be constructed within the required yards on the rear half of the lot; provided, that such buildings shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the width of any rear yard. Such accessory buildings shall not be located closer than ten feet (10′) to the main buildings on adjacent lots. Notwithstanding the foregoing, swimming pools may occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the width of any rear yard. A minimum of three feet (3′) shall be maintained between the wall of a pool and the rear and side property lines, and from the main building on the same lot. Conventional pool accessory equipment (pump, filters, etc.) shall be exempt from setback restrictions. Additional setbacks may be required under the Uniform Building Code.

(g)

Parking Requirements. Not less than one (1) covered off-street parking space for each dwelling unit. The requirement for parking to be covered may be waived for single-family dwellings subject to the provisions of 26-86-010 (k). Second dwelling units are subject to the parking standards in Section 26-88-060.

(h)

Where planned developments and condominiums are proposed, dwelling units may be attached; common walls will be permitted. The lot size, coverage and setback requirements of subsections (a) through (g) of this section shall not apply to these planned developments and condominiums.

(Ord. No. 5711 § 8 (Exh. I), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 12, 2005; Ord No. 5429 § 4(d), 2003; Ord. No. 5009 § 1(C), 1997; Ord. No. 4973 § 6(d), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 § 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4839 § 1(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4837 § 1(A), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)