§ 19.443.050 — Development standards

19.443.050 - Development standards.

Development pursuant to this Chapter shall comply with the following: A. Number of units. 1. Two-unit developments. a. The maximum number of attached or detached primary dwelling units permitted on any lot in a single-family zone is two. b. No more than four total dwelling units, inclusive of up to two detached, attached, and junior ADUs pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 4.42, may be constructed on any undivided lot in a single-family zone. 2. Urban lot splits. a. A maximum of two dwelling units of any kind may be constructed on any single-family lot established through an urban lot split pursuant to Chapter 18.085 (Urban Lot Splits) of the Subdivision Code, inclusive of detached, attached, and junior ADUs, for a maximum of four units total on both lots. b. The maximum number of units that result from any urban lot split may include primary dwellings, detached, attached, and junior ADUs. B. Parking. One on-site covered parking space shall be required per unit. 1. This requirement may be satisfied by an attached or detached carport or enclosed garage. 2. Exceptions. No on-site parking shall be required when: a. The site is located within one-half mile walking distance of a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code; b. The site is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code; or c. The site is located within one block of a permanently established car-share vehicle pick-up/drop-off location. 3. Required parking spaces shall comply with the applicable standards of Chapter 19.580 (Parking and Loading). C. Setbacks. 1. The side and rear yard setbacks for two-unit developments shall be at least four feet. 2. The front yard setback for two-unit developments shall be as required by the Zone. 3. Additional setbacks shall not be required for an existing structure or for a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure (i.e., a building reconstructed on the same footprint). 4. Notwithstanding the above, an application shall not be rejected solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures provided that the structures meet Building Code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance. D. Additional requirements for two-unit developments. 1. Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, all development standards applicable to the construction of a single-family dwelling shall apply to two-unit developments, including but not limited to: a. Building height; b. Number of stories; and c. Lot coverage. 2. Applicable Chapters. The requirements of the following Chapters of this Title shall apply to two-unit developments: a. Chapter 19.440 - Accessory buildings and structures; b. Chapter 19.550 - Fences, walls and landscape materials; c. Chapter 19.554 - Trash/recyclable materials collection area enclosures; d. Chapter 19.555 - Outdoor equipment screening; e. Chapter 19.556 - Outdoor lighting; and f. Chapter 19.580 - Parking and loading. 3. All other development standards contained within Titles 17, 18, and 19 shall apply. E. The application of any development standard that would physically prevent the development of up to two primary dwelling units or that would physically preclude either of the two units from being at least 800 square fee in floor area shall be waived. No Variance or other discretionary action shall be required. F. Additional requirements for urban lot splits shall be as set forth in Chapter 18.085 (Urban Lot Splits) of the Subdivision Code.

(Ord. 7744, § 7, 2025; Ord. 7592 § 6(Exh. G), 2022)