R-1 Zone-Single-Unit Dwelling Zone

Sacramento City Code tit. 17, div. II, ch. 17.204, art. II

in effect

Sacramento City Code § 17.204.200 R-1 zone-Purpose.

17.204.200 R-1 zone-Purpose. The purpose of the R-1 zone is to accommodate low-density residential uses composed of single-unit detached residences and duplex dwellings on corner lots. This zone may also include recreational, religious, and educational facilities as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood. These areas should be clearly defined and without encroachment by uses not performing a neighborhood function. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento City Code § 17.204.210 R-1 zone-Permitted uses.

17.204.210 R-1 zone-Permitted uses. A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right in the R-1 zone, subject to the limitations specified: Use | Limitations 1. Residential Uses | Dwelling, duplex | Limited to corner lots Dwelling, single-unit | Model home temporary sales office | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.125 2. Commercial and Institutional Uses | Community market | Permitted if the primary use of the property is not a single-unit or duplex dwelling;Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.124 3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses | Community garden, private (not exceeding 1.0 acre) | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. Market garden (not exceeding 1.0 acre) | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. Solar energy system, commercial (city property) | Allowed in this zone and exempt from the provisions of this title B. Conditional uses. The following uses in the R-1 zone require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the limitations specified: Use | Limitations | Approval Required by: Planning and Design Commission (PDC); Zoning Administrator (ZA); or City Council (CC) 1. Residential Uses | | Dormitory | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.111 | ZA Fraternity house; sorority house | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.111 | PDC Mobilehome park | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.115 | PDC Residential care facility | | ZA Temporary residential shelter | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.600 et seq. | ZA 2. Commercial and Institutional Uses | | Amusement center, outdoor | | PDC Assembly-cultural, religious, social | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.128 | ZA Bed and breakfast inn | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.104 | ZA Cemetery | | PDC Childcare center | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.113 | ZA Golf course; driving range | | PDC Kennel | | ZA Library; archive | | PDC Museum | | PDC Non-profit organization, food preparation for off-site consumption | | PDC Non-profit organization, food storage and distribution | | PDC Non-profit organization, meal service facility | | PDC Nonresidential care facility | | ZA School, K-12 | | PDC Stand-alone parking facility | The zoning administrator may waive the development standards stated in sections 17.608.040 and 17.612.020 | ZA 3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses | | Antenna; telecommunications facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.300 et seq. | PDC Community garden, private (exceeding 1.0 acre) | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. | ZA Heliport; helistop | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.114 | PDC High voltage transmission facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.500 et seq. | CC Market garden (exceeding 1.0 acre) | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. | ZA Passenger terminal | | PDC Well-gas, oil | | PDC C. Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-1 zone when accessory to a permitted or conditional use, subject to the limitations specified: Use | Limitations Accessory antenna | Aquaculture | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. Childcare center | Permitted if accessory to assembly-cultural, religious, social;Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.113 Childcare, in-home (family day care home) | Common area | Dwelling unit, accessory | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.105 Dwelling unit, junior accessory | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.105 Family care facility | Family day care facility | Home occupation | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.200 et seq. Personal auto storage | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.101 Private garden | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. Urban beekeeping | Subject to section 9.44.330 D. Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as permitted, conditional, or accessory uses are prohibited in the R-1 zone. (Ord. 2024-0054 § 8; Ord. 2024-0017 § 14; Ord. 2021-0023 § 10; Ord. 2020-0021 § 11; Ord. 2016-0001 § 3; Ord. 2015-0005 § 11; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento City Code § 17.204.220 R-1 zone-Height, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios.

17.204.220 R-1 zone-Height, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios. A. Height. The maximum height is 35 feet. B. Density. Unless paragraphs 1 or 2 of this subsection apply, the maximum density is one single-unit dwelling per lot. 1. Corner lots may contain one or two single-unit dwelling(s) or a duplex dwelling. 2. Through-lots, with a depth of 125 feet or more, may have two single-unit dwellings constructed on the lot, consistent with development standards in chapter 17.600. C. Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 40% or 2,500 square feet, whichever is greater; provided, that lot coverage shall not exceed 50 percent. D. Floor area ratios. The minimum and maximum floor area ratios are established in the general plan. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento City Code § 17.204.230 R-1 zone-Lot size, width, and depth.

17.204.230 R-1 zone-Lot size, width, and depth. A. Lot size. The minimum lot size is 5,200 square feet for interior lots and 6,200 square feet for corner lots. The minimum area of a lot or lots containing two duplex units (one duplex dwelling) is 6,200 square feet. B. Lot width. The minimum lot width is 52 feet for interior lots and 62 feet for corner lots. The minimum width of a lot or lots containing two duplex units (one duplex dwelling) is 62 feet. C. Lot depth. The minimum lot depth is 100 feet. The maximum lot depth is 160 feet. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento City Code § 17.204.240 R-1 zone-Setbacks.

17.204.240 R-1 zone-Setbacks. A. Front-yard setback. The minimum front-yard setback is determined as follows: 1. If there are at least two other buildings with front-yard setbacks on the same side of the street on the same block as the lot for which the setback is being determined, the front-yard setback must be equal to either of the two nearest buildings' setbacks or in between the two nearest buildings' setbacks. 2. If there is only one other building with a front-yard setback on the same side of the street on the same block as the lot for which the setback is being determined, the minimum front-yard setback is the front-yard setback of that building. 3. If there is no other building with a front-yard setback on the same side of the street on the same block as the lot for which the setback is being determined, the minimum front-yard setback is 20 feet. B. Interior side-yard setback. 1. Unless paragraph 2 or 3 of this subsection applies, the minimum interior side-yard setback is five feet. 2. A minimum interior side-yard setback of three feet applies to interior lots having a width of less than 52 feet and corner lots having a width of less than 62 feet. 3. No interior side-yard setback is required along the common-wall boundary of a subdivided duplex dwelling. C. Street side-yard setback. The minimum street side-yard setback is 12.5 feet. D. Rear-yard setback. 1. Unless paragraph 2 of this subsection applies, the minimum rear-yard setback is 15 feet. 2. If the rear lot line abuts a public alley, the minimum rear-yard setback is five feet. E. Levee setback. A minimum 20-foot setback from the landside toe of any flood control levee is required for development less than five acres in size. A minimum 50-foot setback is required from the landside toe of any flood control levee for development five acres or greater in size. No primary or accessory structures may encroach into the levee setback. (Ord. 2017-0061 § 9; Ord. 2015-0031 § 2; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento City Code § 17.204.250 R-1 zone-Generally applicable development standards.

17.204.250 R-1 zone-Generally applicable development standards. A. For architectural design guidelines and exceptions to the height and area standards, see chapter 17.600. B. For parking requirements, see chapter 17.608. C. For landscaping and paving requirements, see chapter 17.612. D. For recycling and solid waste disposal regulations, see chapter 17.616. E. For wall, fence, and gate regulations, see chapter 17.620. F. For residential accessory structure and use regulations, see chapter 17.624. G. For sign standards and regulations, see chapter 15.148. H. For historic preservation program generally, see chapter 17.604. For preservation design review of development projects, see section 17.808.100 et seq. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento City Code § 17.204.260 R-1 zone-Site plan and design review.

17.204.260 R-1 zone-Site plan and design review. A. General. 1. For development projects not located in a historic district and not involving a landmark, no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160. 2. As used in this subsection A, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy. B. Historic districts and landmarks. 1. For development projects located in a historic district or involving a landmark, no person shall commence construction or otherwise undertake a development project, and no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued, unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160. 2. As used in this subsection B, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sewer or water connection or disconnection, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy. (Ord. 2017-0061 § 10; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

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