§ 17.868.040 — Housing developments eligible for ministerial review under California Government Code section 65852.28

17.868.040 Housing developments eligible for ministerial review under California Government Code section 65852.28.

A. Development standards. 1. Height. The maximum height of the applicable zone applies, unless that requirement would physically preclude a housing development proposed to be built to the density of 30 dwelling units per acre. 2. Density. a. The maximum density is 10 dwelling units. b. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are not included in the calculation of density. c. If located on a site not identified in the city's 2021-2029 housing element— i. If the applicable zone includes a maximum density, the minimum density is the greater of the following— (A) 66% of the maximum allowable residential density; or (B) 19.8 dwelling units per acre; ii. If the applicable zone does not include a maximum density, the minimum density is 19.8 dwelling units per acre; and iii. The area of any designated remainder parcel described in section 17.868.050.A.2 is excluded from the calculation of residential density under this subsection. d. If located on a site identified in the city's 2021-2029 housing element— i. The minimum density is equal to the total capacity of dwelling units, as shown in the housing element site inventory table; and ii. All low or very low-income units specified in the city's 2021-2029 housing element for that site are required for a period of at least 45 years. 3. Floor area ratio. a. If there are fewer than 3 dwelling units, the maximum floor area ratio standards established in the general plan apply, unless that requirement would physically preclude a housing development proposed to be built to the density of 30 dwelling units per acre. b. If there are 3 to 7 dwelling units, the maximum floor area ratio is 1.0, or the maximum floor area ratio established in the general plan, whichever is greater. c. If there are 8 to 10 dwelling units, the maximum floor area ratio is 1.25, or the maximum floor area ratio established in the general plan, whichever is greater. 4. Maximum area. The average floor area of dwelling units may not exceed 1,750 net habitable square feet (as defined in Government Code section 66499.41, subdivision (a)(6)). 5. Lot coverage. The lot coverage of the applicable zone applies, unless that requirement would physically preclude a housing development proposed to be built to the density of 30 dwelling units per acre. 6. Setbacks. a. Front-yard setback. The front-yard setback of the applicable zone applies, unless that requirement would physically preclude a housing development proposed to be built to the density of 30 dwelling units per net acre. b. Interior side-yard setback. The minimum interior side-yard setback is four feet unless a less restrictive setback is required by the applicable zone. c. Street side-yard setback. The minimum street side-yard setback is four feet unless a less restrictive setback is required by the applicable zone. d. Rear-yard setback. The minimum rear-yard setback is four feet unless a less restrictive setback is required by the applicable zone. e. Notwithstanding subsections 6.a, 6.b, 6.c, and 6.d above- i. No setback is required for an existing structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure. ii. No setback is required between dwelling units. All dwelling units must comply with the applicable standards in title 15 of the Sacramento City Code. B. Design standards. The city's objective design standards apply as provided for in California Government Code section 65852.28 and as set forth in the Citywide Infill Housing Design Standards. C. Parking. No vehicle parking spaces are required. If any vehicle parking spaces are provided, they must comply with the applicable objective standards set forth in chapter 17.608. D. Other standards. 1. Before issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection for any dwelling unit with alley access, the alley must be named as required by the city and a street sign must be installed as required by the city. 2. All other applicable city objective standards apply. 3. All requirements of California Government Code sections 65852.28 and 66499.41 apply. 4. All objective standards set forth in an applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, adopted pursuant to California Public Utilities Code sections 21670 through 21679.5, apply. (Ord. 2025-0038 § 3)