§ 26-32-030. 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)

Building Intensity. The maximum building intensity of the use of a site shall be determined by multiplying the maximum building height limit and the maximum coverage of the lot in square feet. 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.

(b)

Maximum Building Height.

(1)

Thirty-five feet (35′) provided, however, that the additional height may be permitted subject to subsection (a) of this section.

(2)

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

(c)

Maximum Lot Coverage. Fifty percent (50%) provided that additional coverage may be permitted subject to subsection (a) of this section.

(d)

Minimum Lot Size. Eight thousand (8,000) square feet.

(e)

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. None, except where the frontage in a block is partially in an R district, in which case the front yard shall be the same as required in such R district.

(2)

Side Yard. None, except where the side of a lot abuts upon the side of a lot in an R district, in which case the side yard shall be not less than five feet (5′).

(3)

Rear Yard. None, except where the rear of a lot abuts on an R district, in which case the rear yard shall be not less than five feet (5′).

(4)

The yard areas set forth in subsections (e)(1) through (3) of this section may be increased for properties abutting certain roads classified as collector or arterial in Sections CT-4.4 and CT-4.5 of the Sonoma County general plan or to accommodate any landscaping required pursuant to subsection of this section.

(f)

Parking Spaces. All uses shall furnish parking as required by Article 86 of this chapter.

(g)

Design Review. Design review approval shall be required for all permitted uses or as otherwise provided herein in the manner provided in Article 82.

(Ord. No. 4973 § 9(d), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)