§ 26-26-060. Residential density, building intensity 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 for lands in residential land use categories shall be as shown in the general plan land use element or that density permitted by a B combining district, whichever is more restrictive; provided, that a density bonus may be granted subject to compliance with all of the requirements of Section 26-88-010(k).

(b)

Building Intensity. The maximum building intensity of the use of a site for lands in commercial land use categories shall be determined by multiplying the maximum building height limit and the maximum lot coverage. The specified height or lot coverage limits may be modified if a use permit is first secured and if the maximum building intensity is not exceeded.

(c)

Maximum Building Height.

(1)

Thirty-five feet (35′) subject to Section 26-26-060(b);

(2)

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

(d)

Minimum Lot Size. Six thousand (6,000) square feet or as indicated on the approved precise development plan.

(e)

Maximum Lot Coverage.

(1)

Percentage. Thirty-five percent (35%) or as indicated on the approved precise development plan; provided, however, that for a mixed commercial and residential development, pursuant to Section 26-26-040(e), the maximum lot coverage shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) subject to subsection (b) of this section. Lot coverage limitation may be waived by the planning director for swimming pools.

(Ord. No. 3932.)

(2)

Building Mass. Whereas this section permits, in effect, single-family dwellings with no side yards between, there shall be no more than six (6) dwelling units nor a length of more than one hundred fifty feet (150′), whichever is less, in any contiguous group or in any one building, unless specifically approved otherwise by the Sonoma County planning commission.

(f)

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

(1)

Front Yard Required. Twenty feet (20′) or as shown on the approved precise development plan, provided that no garage opening may be located closer than twenty feet (20′) from any road, right-of-way or common driveway. A variation in setbacks shall be encouraged.

(2)

Side or Rear Yards Required. As required by Article 20 or as indicated on the approved precise development plan, provided that at least ten feet (10′) must be maintained between all detached buildings.

(3)

Special Yards Required for Dwelling Groups. According to the provisions of Section 26-24-030(i).

(g)

Parking Requirements.

(1)

Residential. Garage space or parking space.

(i)

Not less than (1) covered off-street parking space per dwelling unit. The requirements for covered parking may be waived for single-family dwellings if the lot on which the dwelling is to be placed is of such size, shape or location that the areas devoted to automobile parking will be visually screened from adjacent lots and from the common roadway(s) serving the property, provided that site plan approval in accordance with Article 82 is first secured.

(ii)

Multifamily Dwellings and Dwelling Groups. One (1) uncovered guest parking space per dwelling unit.

(2)

Any other use shall provide parking in accordance with the standards in Article 86.

(Ord. No. 4973 § 7(f), 1996; Ord. No. 4839 § 1(E), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)