Attachment A - Draft Ordinance - Z-TA-1-25-Y.pdf

ATTACHMENT A 
THIS IS A DRAFT COPY ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE FINAL, 
ADOPTED ORDINANCE 
ORDINANCE G- 
 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE CODE OF THE 
CITY OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA, PART II, CHAPTER 41, THE 
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX BY AMENDING 
SECTION 202 (DEFINITIONS), SECTION 507 TAB A (GUIDELINES 
FOR DESIGN REVIEW), SECTION 608 (RESIDENCE DISTRICTS), 
SECTION 609 (RE-35 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 610 (R1-18 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 611 (R1-10 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 612 (R1-8 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 613 (R1-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 614 (R-2 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 615 (R-3 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 616 (R-3A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 617 (R-4 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 618 (R-5 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT), 
SECTION 619 (RESIDENTIAL R-4A DISTRICT—MULTIFAMILY 
RESIDENCE—GENERAL), SECTION 622 (COMMERCIAL C-1 
DISTRICT—NEIGHBORHOOD 
RETAIL), 
SECTION 
623 
(COMMERCIAL C-2 DISTRICT—INTERMEDIATE COMMERCIAL), 
SECTION 
624 
(COMMERCIAL 
C-3 
DISTRICT—GENERAL 
COMMERCIAL), SECTION 632 (HIGH-RISE H-R1 DISTRICT—
HIGH-RISE AND HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT), SECTION 701 (BULK 
REGULATIONS), SECTION 702 (OFF-STREET PARKING AND 
LOADING), SECTION 703 (LANDSCAPING, FENCES, AND 
WALLS), SECTION 710 (HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT), SECTION 
1203 (LAND USE MATRIX, DOWNTOWN CODE), SECTION 1205 
(FRONTAGE ELEMENTS, DOWNTOWN CODE), SECTION 1303 
(TRANSECT LOT STANDARDS, WU CODE), SECTION 1306 
(LAND USE MATRIX, WU CODE), AND SECTION 1307 (PARKING 
AND LOADING STANDARDS, WU CODE). 
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX, as 
follows: 
SECTION 1: That Chapter 2, Section 202 (Definitions), is amended to add new 
definitions and revise existing as follows: 
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Section 202.  Definitions. 
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Building Envelope: The area defined on a lot in which all improvements must be made, 
including grading and alterations to existing landscaping. These include, but are not 
limited to house, accessory buildings, pool, patios, driveways, visitor parking, fencing, or 
walls. The building envelope defines the maximum allowable construction/improvement 
area on the lot. The building envelope must be identified on all design review submittals.  
THE AREA OF A LOT EXCLUSIVE OF ALL REQUIRED YARDS.    
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Building, Main: A building, or buildings, in which is conducted the principal use of the lot 
on which it is situated. On lots with only single-family residential uses, the primary 
dwelling unit shall be considered the main building. WHEN ONLY ONE PRIMARY 
DWELLING UNIT IS PROVIDED ON A LOT, THAT PDU SHALL BE CONSIDERED THE 
MAIN BUILDING.  WHEN MORE THAN ONE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT IS 
PROVIDED ON A LOT, EACH BUILDING WHICH CONTAINS A PDU SHALL BE 
CONSIDERED A MAIN BUILDING. 
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Building, Open, Porch: An open building used solely for ingress and egress and not for 
occupancy, at least two sides of which shall be at least 50% open. 
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Dwelling Unit: One or more rooms within a building arranged, designed, or used for 
residential purposes for one family and containing independent living and sleeping areas, 
together with independent sanitary (toilet, sink, and bath/shower) and cooking facilities. 
The presence of cooking facilities conclusively establishes the intent to use for residential 
purposes. 
 
Accessory Dwelling Unit, ACCESSORY (ADU): A dwelling unit, as defined in this section, 
subordinate to the primary dwelling unit and situated on the same SINGLE-FAMILY lot. 
ADUs, where permitted, do not count towards calculations of gross density. 
 
Adaptable Dwelling Units, ADAPTABLE: A dwelling unit designed to be capable of simple 
conversion into an accessible dwelling unit. 
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached ACCESSORY: An ADU which is constructed having a 
shared wall and attached foundations with the primary dwelling unit. An ADU connected 
to the primary dwelling unit in any other manner shall not be considered an attached 
ADU. 
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Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached ACCESSORY: An ADU which is constructed with no 
connection to the primary dwelling unit, except as may be explicitly permitted within the 
zoning ordinance. A detached ADU may include an integrated garage, carport, or porch. 
Two ADUs attached to each other, but not to the primary dwelling unit, shall each be 
considered a detached ADU. 
Dwelling Unit, Primary (PDU): FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY LOT, a dwelling unit that is either 
(1) the only dwelling unit provided on a single-family lot, or (2) the largest dwelling unit 
provided on a single-family lot when the applicable zoning regulations otherwise allow an 
accessory dwelling unit or other types of dwelling units. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY LOT OR 
DEVELOPMENT, ALL DWELLING UNITS ARE CONSIDERED PRIMARY DWELLING 
UNITS. 
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Entry, Front: An arcade, gated arch, covered porch, or COVERED patio, pergola, 
COURTYARD, or similar architectural enhancement which clearly delineates the location 
of, or AND path to, the front door A PRIMARY ENTRANCE, AND IS VISIBLE FROM THE
FRONT OF THE LOT. 
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Gross Area: The area of a lot or parcel including all dedicated streets, alleys, private 
accessways roadway and/or alley easements, and canal rights-of-way. Such boundaries 
shall extended to the center of existing abutting street or alley right-of-way. In the case of 
an existing partial dedication or easement, the gross area shall not extend beyond what 
would be the centerline of the full dedication. Further, parcels abutting: 1) a freeway; or 2)
a canal right-of-way when the abutting development has complied with the Canal Bank 
Design Guidelines set forth in Section 507 Tab A, including landscaping of canal bank 
right-of-way, shall include NO MORE THAN twenty-five feet of such right-of-way within 
THE gross area. 
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Guesthouse: See "Accessory Dwelling Unit, ACCESSORY." 
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Landscape Setback, Average: Repealed. 
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Multi-Family/Multiple-Family: A lot or parcel where two or more PRIMARY dwelling units 
are provided., not including permitted accessory dwelling units. 
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Net Area: The area of a lot or parcel excluding all dedicated streets or alleys ROAD AND 
CANAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY and roadway or alley easements. but including twenty-five 
(25) feet of abutting canal right-of-way when the abutting development has complied with 
the Canal Bank Design Guidelines set forth in Section 507 Tab A, including landscaping 
of canal bank right-of-way. 
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PARKING, COVERED: ONE OR MORE PARKING SPACES PROTECTED FROM THE 
SUN AND WEATHER BY A CARPORT, GARAGE, ROOF OVERHANG, OR OTHER 
TYPE OF ROOFED STRUCTURE. 
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Perimeter: The boundaries or boundary of a lot, tract, or parcel of land, PLATTED 
SUBDIVISION, OR DEVELOPMENT.    
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Planned Residential Development: A DEVELOPMENT OPTION CONSISTING OF a 
group of dwelling units with common OPEN SPACE areas which are designed as an 
integrated functional unit A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT and with the permissibility of 
potential bonus density and considerable flexibility in the selection of building setbacks, 
lot areas, DWELLING UNIT TYPES, and street configurationS as long as the public 
health, safety and welfare are maintained.  
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PORCH: A STRUCTURE, WITH OR WITHOUT A ROOF, THAT IS ATTACHED TO A 
BUILDING AND IS AT LEAST 50 PERCENT OPEN ON THE UNATTACHED SIDE(S). 
Porch, Open: See "Building, Open Porch". 
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Primary Entrance: A ground floor entrance to a commercial lobby or suite that is open to 
the public during business hours, or an THE MAIN/VISITOR entrance to a SHARED 
residential courtyard, unit, or lobby OR A PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT. Emergency, 
service and storage room entrances are not a primary entranceS. 
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Projection: Any element or embellishment attached to a structure for environmental 
protection or architectural enhancement which does not support any portion of 
the structure. ANY PORTION OF A PERMITTED BUILDING OR STRUCTURE THAT IS 
ATTACHED TO THE MAIN BUILDING AND EXTENDS FROM THE BUILDING 
ENVELOPE INTO A REQUIRED YARD OR SETBACK.  A PROJECTION IS 
CONSIDERED “OPEN” WHEN ALSO MEETING THE DEFINITION OF “OPEN 
BUILDING”. 
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Residential Density: The number of dwelling units divided by the gross acres of the 
legally described development area. 
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Setback, Landscaped, Average: The averaging of a required setback to encourage 
variation along a single continuous plane of a building, perimeter wall or street frontage.  
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SETBACK, GARAGE DOOR / CARPORT ENTRY: THE REQUIRED MINIMUM 
DISTANCE BETWEEN THE STREET AND COVERED PARKING. THIS DISTANCE 
SHALL BE MEASURED FROM THE PROPERTY LINE TO THE FACE OF THE 
GARAGE DOOR OR CARPORT, UNLESS THE PROPERTY HAS AN EASEMENT 
DEDICATED ON THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY FOR A SIDEWALK OR TRAIL, IN 
WHICH CASE THE DISTANCE SHALL BE MEASURED FROM THE LOT SIDE OF THE 
EASEMENT TO THE FACE OF THE GARAGE DOOR OR CARPORT. 
SETBACK, LANDSCAPE: A SETBACK WHICH IS RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING 
IMPROVEMENTS: LIVE PLANT MATERIALS SUCH AS TREES, SHRUBS, AND 
GROUNDCOVERS WITH AN AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM; SIDEWALKS; 
REQUIRED DRAINAGE FACILITIES; ENTRY MONUMENTS; SIGNS; PUBLIC ART 
INSTALLATIONS, AND WALLS AS OTHERWISE PERMITTED BY THIS ORDINANCE.   
PARKING AND MANEUVERING IS NOT PERMITTED WITHIN A LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK EXCEPT FOR APPROVED STREET AND DRIVEWAY CROSSINGS. 
 
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Shade Structure: A structure, such as a pergola, arbor, or open COVERED porch, which 
is designed and used for protection OF OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS from the sun and 
which contains at least HAS A MINIMUM OF one (1) side which is at least fifty 50 percent
(50%) open.    
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STREET FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT: THE TYPE OR CLASS OF STREET ON 
WHICH THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE OF A LOT MUST ABUT. 
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STREET, PERIMETER: ANY PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE ACCESSWAY WHICH 
FORMS THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF A SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT.  THIS 
DEFINITION DOES NOT INCLUDE PUBLIC ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY OR CANAL 
RIGHT-OF-WAY, UNLESS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IS ALSO A NAMED STREET USED 
FOR THE LEGAL ADDRESSES OF ABUTTING PROPERTIES. 
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Subdivision: The division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into three or more lots, tracts or 
parcels PARCELS of which the original land area is greater than two and one half acres, 
Land for which a subdivision plat has been APPROVED AND recorded IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE SECTION 32-32, OR 
BY MARICOPA COUNTY IF RECORDED PRIOR TO ANNEXATION., and for any 
condominium, community apartment, townhouse or similar project. 
Subdivision, Average Lot: A subdivision in which residential density is controlled by the 
number of dwelling units LOTS in a development rather than by minimum lot size. SEE 
“PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT”. 
Subdivision, Conventional: A subdivision in which residential density is controlled by the 
density provisions within each zoning district, and by development standards related to 
lot width, the management of stormwater, the provision of infrastructure requirements 
and constraints related to the property topography or configuration. SEE “SUBDIVISION, 
STANDARD”. 
Subdivision, Planned Residential Development: See "Planned Residential Development". 
 
SUBDIVISION, Single-Family Infill (SFI) Development: A type of single-family 
development consisting of townhouses and a limited number of detached dwelling units. 
Perimeter standards are defined and potential bonus density and design flexibility allow 
for quality individual property ownership within a larger development. A SUBDIVISION 
APPROVED AND DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL 
SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF SECTION 608.I.   
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SUBDIVISION, STANDARD: A SUBDIVISION DEVELOPED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 
THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE STANDARD OPTION OF A 
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT.  A SUBDIVISION PLAT SUBTITLED “A 
CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION”, “SUBDIVISION OPTION”, OR HAVING NO 
SUBTITLE SHALL ALSO BE CONSIDERED A STANDARD SUBDIVISION.  
Subdivision, Zero Lot Line: A subdivision in which the main building may be constructed 
without a side yard. 
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TRACT: A PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED WITHIN A SUBDIVISION WHICH IS NOT 
CONSIDERED A LOT AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO MEET MINIMUM LOT 
DIMENSIONS.  A TRACT MAY BE DEVELOPED ONLY WITH SUBDIVISION 
AMENITIES, DRAINAGE FACILITIES, UTILITIES, LANDSCAPE, OR OTHER 
IMPROVEMENTS AS SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED FOR THE TRACT IN THE 
DEDICATION STATEMENT FOR THE SUBDIVISION PLAT.  
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Yard: A space on any lot, unoccupied by a structure and unobstructed from the ground 
upward except as otherwise provided herein, and measured as the minimum horizontal 
distance from a building or structure, excluding carports, porches and other permitted 
projects PROJECTIONS, to the property line opposite such building line in the side or 
rear yards, or to the street right-of-way or easement in the front yard; provided, however, 
that where a future width line is established by the provisions of this ordinance for any 
street bounding the lot, then such measurement shall be taken from the line of the 
building to such future width line. 
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SECTION 2: That Chapter 5, Section 507 Tab A (Guidelines for Design Review) 
is amended to read as follows: 
Section 507 Tab A. Guidelines for Design Review 
Section 507 Tab A. Guidelines for Design Review 
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II. 
CITY-WIDE DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES. The design review guidelines 
indicated with the markers (R), (R*), (P), (T), and (C) shall be applied and enforced 
in the same manner as indicated in Section 507. Items not indicated with an (R), 
(R*), (P), (T), and (C) shall be treated as (R). 
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C. 
Subdivision and Single-Family Detached RESIDENTIAL LOT Design 
Review. 
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8. 
Single-Family Detached SUBDIVISION DIVERSITY Design 
Review. New single-family detached dwelling units, lots having a 
single duplex or triplex, manufactured homes, and modular homes 
shall be subject to design review SUBDIVISIONS HAVING AT 
LEAST TEN PERCENT OF LOTS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 65 
FEET IN WIDTH, AND HAVING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY 
DWELLING UNITS; AND MANUFACTURED AND/OR MODULAR 
HOME SUBDIVISIONS REGARDLESS OF LOT WIDTH, ARE 
SUBJECT TO DESIGN REVIEW DIVERSITY GUIDELINES 8.1 
THROUGH 8.4, as follows (R): 
 
(a) Single-family detached developments where ten percent or 
more of the lots are equal to or less than 65 feet in width shall 
incorporate Design Guidelines Sections 8.1 through 8.4. 
 
(b) Individual single-family detached dwelling units, not subject to 
Subdivision Design Guidelines 8.1 through 8.4, on a lot or 
parcel of 65 feet in width or less, shall incorporate Design 
Guidelines Section 8.5. This requirement includes lots with a 
single duplex or triplex when not located in a subdivision 
subject to Section 507 Tab A.II.C.8(a). 
 
(c) Dwelling units on lots zoned or designated HP are exempt 
from the provisions of Design Guidelines Section 8.5, so long 
as the plans are reviewed and approved through historic 
preservation prior to issuance of any building permits. 
 
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(d) Individual manufactured and modular homes, regardless of lot 
width, shall incorporate Design Guidelines Section 8.5. 
 
(e) Manufactured and modular home subdivisions, regardless of 
lot width, shall incorporate Design Guidelines Sections 8.1 
through 8.4. 
 
The design guidelines in each of the following sections (subdivision design, 
housing design, garage treatment, and community safety) must be satisfied 
in one of two ways. The first method, called the standard approach, is to 
meet each of the design guidelines as written in the following tables. The 
second method, called the alternative approach, allows consideration of 
creative design solutions on a section by section basis, as long as the intent 
of that section has been met. Either method may be used for all or some of 
the following sections. For example, an applicant may choose the standard 
approach for the subdivision design and garage treatment sections and the 
alternative approach for the housing design and community safety sections 
or the standard approach may be used for all four sections. Whether the 
alternative approach is acceptable will be determined by the design advisor 
of the Planning and Development Department. 
Diversity: The goal of diversity is to provide a variety of subdivision and 
housing designs which lend visual interest and distinctive character and 
identity to the community. This goal is addressed in two subsections, 
subdivision design and housing design. 
8.1.  Subdivision Design. Provide subdivision designs which 
address the goal of diversity by incorporating these or 
substantially equivalent design characteristics: 1) Vary the 
building’s relationship to the street, 2) Vary the driveway 
orientation or location, 3) Vary the relationship between 
buildings, and 4) Vary street orientation. 
 
 
Design Guidelines: All are required (R*), unless otherwise 
noted. 
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8.5.  Individual Unit Design Standards. The goal of these 
individual unit design standards is to ensure a minimum level 
of design quality for detached single-family dwelling units, 
duplexes, manufactured homes, and modular homes. For 
information on relief from requirements (R) and (R*), and 
presumptions (P), refer to Section 507.C of the Zoning 
Ordinance. 
 
 
(a) 
Each dwelling unit shall have at least one covered 
parking space located in a garage or under a carport. 
(R) 
 
 
(b) 
The front yard, excluding areas approved for vehicle 
access, should be landscaped with the following 
elements: (P) 
 
 
(1) 
A minimum of one, two inch caliper or greater, 
drought resistant, accent tree. 
 
 
(2) 
A minimum of five, five gallon or greater, drought 
resistant shrubs. 
 
 
(3) 
Dustproofed with ground cover, turf, rock, 
decomposed granite, or equivalent material as 
approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
(4) 
An irrigation system. 
 
 
Rationale: Landscaping contributes to an attractive 
environment, provides shade, and contributes to 
neighborhood identity. 
 
 
(c) 
Required covered parking shall not be located more 
than ten feet closer to the front property line than the 
front entry. (R*) 
 
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Rationale: When parking structures are concentrated in 
front of a dwelling unit, the building loses its residential 
character and compatibility with surrounding residences 
is negatively impacted. 
 
 
(d) 
Walls, fences, and enclosure materials shall not include 
chain link fencing with, or without, plastic or metal slats, 
sheeting, nondecorative corrugated metal and fencing 
made or topped with razor, concertina, or barbed wire. 
(R*) 
 
 
(e) 
Development of lots with more than one dwelling unit 
should provide a single, common access drive to 
parking areas. (P) 
 
 
Rationale: Shared access and common parking 
minimize unnecessary curb cuts and breaks in the 
streetscape. Common parking areas also reduce the 
paved area of a site. 
 
 
(f) 
All dwelling units should provide the following 
architectural design elements: (P) 
 
 
(1) 
Consistent detailing and design for each side of 
the building. 
 
 
(2) 
Window and door trim as well as accent detailing 
should be incorporated and vary from the primary 
color and materials of the building. 
 
 
(3) 
Garage doors should be provided with windows, 
raised or recessed panels, architectural trim, or 
single doors. 
 
 
(4) 
Materials such as untextured concrete, 
unfinished block, steel panels, and shiny or 
highly reflective detailing should not be used as a 
predominant exterior material. 
 
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Rationale: High quality design promotes neighborhood 
pride and visual interest in residential architecture. 
 
 
(g) 
Garage doors facing the public street and attached to 
the primary dwelling unit should not exceed 50 percent 
of the building width. (P) 
 
 
Rationale: Garage doors should not be the aesthetic 
focus of a house; they should complement and appear 
subordinate to the main structure. This is particularly 
important if a duplex or triplex is constructed. 
 
 
(h) 
A front entry shall be provided that faces and is visible 
from the street, and includes an architectural feature to 
call attention to it (such as a porch, entry patio, stoop, 
awning/canopy, courtyard, or archway). For lots having 
more than one dwelling unit, a minimum of one unit 
shall comply with this requirement. (R*) 
 
 
Rationale: Emphasizing the entrance and front facade 
adds to the residential character of new dwelling units 
and provides eyes on the street. 
 
 
(i) 
Manufactured homes shall provide the following 
additional architectural design elements: 
 
 
(1) 
Materials such as wood, hardboard, brick veneer, 
hardiplank, stucco, or horizontal vinyl siding shall 
be used as a predominant exterior material. (P) 
 
 
(2) 
The exposed roof pitch shall be at a minimum of 
3/12 for units 28 feet or less in width and be 
covered with shingles, tile or metal, excluding 
aluminum. (R*) 
 
 
(3) 
A minimum 50-square-foot recessed entry or 
covered porch shall be provided along the front 
entry of the building. (R*) 
 
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(4) 
Permanent access to the porch or recessed entry 
should be constructed with materials and colors 
that are compatible with the dwelling unit. (P) 
 
 
(5) 
A masonry stem wall shall be provided under the 
dwelling unit with no more than seven inches of 
exposed foundation measured from highest 
finished grade. (R*) 
 
 
(6) 
The exposed masonry stem wall color should be 
compatible to the dwelling unit. (P) 
 
 
Rationale: High quality design promotes neighborhood 
pride and visual interest in residential architecture for 
manufactured homes. 
Section 507 Tab A, II.C.9 Residential Lot Design Review  
9. 
RESIDENTIAL LOT DESIGN REVIEW. THE FOLLOWING DESIGN 
REVIEW REGULATIONS APPLY TO ALL RESIDENTIAL LOTS 
THAT ARE 65 FEET OR LESS IN WIDTH AND HAVE FOUR OR 
FEWER PRIMARY DWELLING UNITS ON A LOT, AND ANY LOT 
HAVING A MANUFACTURED OR MODULAR HOME, WITH THE 
FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:  
a. 
THE LOT IS WITHIN AN APPROVED SINGLE-FAMILY 
INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISION; 
b. 
THE LOT IS SUBJECT TO SECTION II.C.8 (SUBDIVISION 
DIVERSITY DESIGN REVIEW); OR 
c. 
THE LOT IS ZONED OR DESIGNATED HP, AND THE 
CONSTRUCTION PLANS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 8, HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION, PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING 
PERMITS.      
9.1 
ALL DWELLING UNITS ON A LOT SHALL EXHIBIT A 
DESIGN SCALE, FORM, AND CHARACTER OF A SINGLE-
FAMILY HOME. (P) 
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RATIONALE: NEW CONSTRUCTION SHOULD RESPECT 
THE DESIGN AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING 
ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS, REGARDLESS OF THE 
NUMBER OF UNITS PROVIDED ON A LOT.  BUILDING 
MATERIALS SHOULD MATCH OR COMPLEMENT THE 
MATERIALS USED ON EXISTING HOMES IN THE VICINITY. 
9.2 
THE FRONT YARD, EXCLUDING AREAS APPROVED FOR 
VEHICLE ACCESS, SHOULD BE LANDSCAPED WITH THE 
FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: (P) 
(a) 
A MINIMUM OF ONE, TWO INCH CALIPER OR 
GREATER, DROUGHT RESISTANT, ACCENT TREE. 
(b) 
A MINIMUM OF FIVE, FIVE GALLON OR GREATER, 
DROUGHT RESISTANT SHRUBS. 
(c) 
DUSTPROOFED WITH GROUND COVER, TURF, 
ROCK, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, OR EQUIVALENT 
MATERIAL AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
(d) 
AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM. 
RATIONALE: LANDSCAPING CONTRIBUTES TO AN 
ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDES SHADE, AND 
CONTRIBUTES TO NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY. 
9.3 
A MINIMUM OF ONE PRIMARY ENTRANCE SHALL BE 
PROVIDED WHICH FACES AND IS VISIBLE FROM THE 
STREET. (R*) 
9.4 
FOR TWO-STORY BUILDINGS, WINDOWS, BALCONIES 
(WITH DOORS FOR ACCESS), OR DECKS SHALL BE 
PROVIDED ON THE FRONT FAÇADE FOR A MINIMUM OF 
ONE-QUARTER OF THE BUILDING WIDTH.  (R*) 
9.5 
EACH DWELLING UNIT SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE 
COVERED PARKING SPACE. (R*) 
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9.6 
FRONT-FACING GARAGE DOORS AND CARPORTS SHALL 
BE NO WIDER THAN 50 PERCENT OF WIDTH OF THE 
BUILDING ENVELOPE AS MEASURED AT THE MINIMUM 
REQUIRED FRONT SETBACK. (R*) 
9.7 
GARAGES AND CARPORTS SHALL NOT BE LOCATED 
MORE THAN TEN FEET CLOSER TO THE FRONT 
PROPERTY LINE THAN THE CLOSEST PRIMARY 
ENTRANCE. (R*)  
9.8 
WALLS, FENCES, AND ENCLOSURE MATERIALS SHALL 
NOT INCLUDE CHAIN LINK FENCING WITH, OR WITHOUT, 
PLASTIC OR METAL SLATS, SHEETING, 
NONDECORATIVE CORRUGATED METAL AND FENCING 
MADE OR TOPPED WITH RAZOR, CONCERTINA, OR 
BARBED WIRE. (R*) 
9.9 
MANUFACTURED HOMES SHALL PROVIDE THE 
FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 
ELEMENTS: 
(a) 
MATERIALS SUCH AS WOOD, HARDBOARD, BRICK 
VENEER, HARDIPLANK, STUCCO, OR HORIZONTAL 
VINYL SIDING SHALL BE USED AS A 
PREDOMINANT EXTERIOR MATERIAL. (P) 
(b) 
THE EXPOSED ROOF PITCH SHALL BE AT A 
MINIMUM OF 3/12 FOR UNITS 28 FEET OR LESS IN 
WIDTH AND BE COVERED WITH SHINGLES, TILE 
OR METAL, EXCLUDING ALUMINUM. (R*) 
(c) 
A MINIMUM 50 SQUARE FOOT FRONT ENTRY 
SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG THE STREET SIDE OF 
THE BUILDING. (R*) 
(d) 
PERMANENT ACCESS TO THE FRONT ENTRY 
SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED WITH MATERIALS AND
COLORS THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE 
DWELLING UNIT. (P) 
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(e) 
A MASONRY STEM WALL SHALL BE PROVIDED 
UNDER THE DWELLING UNIT WITH NO MORE THAN 
SEVEN INCHES OF EXPOSED FOUNDATION 
MEASURED FROM HIGHEST FINISHED GRADE. (R*) 
(f) 
THE EXPOSED MASONRY STEM WALL COLOR 
SHOULD BE COMPATIBLE TO THE DWELLING UNIT. 
(P) 
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SECTION 3: That Chapter 6, Section 608 (Residential Districts), is amended to 
read as follows:ction 608.  Residential Districts 
 
Section 608. Residential Districts. 
A. 
Purpose. Residential districts are established in recognition of a need to provide 
areas of the City devoted primarily to living functions. In order to preserve these 
areas from the distractions and adverse impacts which can result from immediate 
association with nonresidential uses, these districts are restricted to residential, 
limited nonresidential uses, and appropriate accessory uses. These regulations are 
designed to promote the creation and maintenance of areas in which individuals or 
families may pursue residential activities with reasonable access to open space, 
and streets or roads, in a setting which is not negatively impacted by adjacent 
uses. Limited nonresidential uses may have conditions placed upon them to limit 
impact to adjacent residential uses and in some cases require a public hearing 
through a use permit or special permit process to mitigate any negative impacts to 
surrounding residential uses. 
The standards contained in this section and Sections 609 through 619 and 635 are 
designed to establish the character of new residential development and also to 
preserve the quality of residential uses during their lifetime. When applied to new 
development, these standards are designed to be used in conjunction with the 
development and improvement standards as contained in the Phoenix Subdivision 
Ordinance, Chapter 32 of the City Code. 
This section applies to the residential districts in Sections 609 through 619, in 
addition to Section 635 (Planned Area Development) when specified. 
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B. 
Applicability. THIS SECTION APPLIES TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS RE-35, R1-
18, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, AND R-4A (SECTIONS 609 
THROUGH 619), AND WHERE SPECIFIED IN THE REGULATIONS FOR OTHER 
ZONING DISTRICTS. 
of Development Options. The development of any parcel of land shall be in 
accordance with the standards contained in any one development option as 
contained in Sections 609 through 619. Development of a single lot or a parcel not 
being further subdivided and located in the RE-35 and R1-18 zoning districts 
(Sections 609 and 610) shall be in accordance with the requirements for the 
standard subdivision development option (a), as contained in Sections 609 and 
610. For a single lot or parcel not part of a subdivision platted prior to May 1, 1998, 
not being further subdivided, and located in the R1-10 through R-4A zoning 
districts (Sections 611 through 619), development shall be in accordance with the 
requirements of the conventional subdivision option as contained in Sections 611 
through 619. 
All subsequent development shall be in accordance with the initially selected 
development option unless a use permit is obtained. Building on any lot which was 
subdivided or developed prior to the adoption of this chapter shall be done in 
accordance with the standards under which the initial subdivision or development 
occurred. 
For purposes of conversion to this ordinance, property subdivided prior to May 1, 
1998, shall be considered as follows: 
1. 
Residential development with a site plan approved in accordance with 
Section 507 shall be considered under the planned residential development 
option. 
2. 
Residential development with an approved subdivision setback exhibit shall 
be considered under the average lot development option if located in the 
RE-35 through R-5 zoning districts (Sections 609 through 618). 
3. 
Any other prior residential development shall be considered under the 
development option selected when the property was subdivided. 
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A use permit shall not be required for new development on previously subdivided 
property or property on which there is an approved site plan if the new 
development is in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance. 
 
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Section 608.D  Residential Districts Land Use Matrix 
 
D. 
Residential Districts Land Use Matrix 
 
 
Table 608.D. Residential Districts Land Use Matrix 
 
LAND USE CATEGORIES 
SECTION AND ZONING DISTRICT 
609 
610 
611 
612 
613 
614 
615 
616 
617 
618 
619 
635 
RE-35 
R1-18 
R1-10 
R1-8 
R1-6 
R-2 
R-3 
R-3A 
R-4 
R-5 
R-4A 
PAD 
Single-Family Detached 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
pc1 
(ac) 
Accessory Dwelling Unit 
(ADU) 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
pc2 
(ac) 
Guestroom(s) 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
pc3 
Duplex 
np 
np 
pc4 
pc4 
pc4 
pc4 
pc4 
pc4 
pc4 
pc4 
pc4 
pc4 
Triplex 
np 
np 
np 
np 
np 
pc5 
pc5 
pc5 
pc5 
pc5 
pc5 
pc5 
Single-Family Attached 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
pc64 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) 
SUBDIVISION 
np 
np 
np 
np 
np 
pc5 
up5 
pc5 
up5 
pc5 
up5 
pc5 
up5 
pc5 
up5 
pc6 
up6 
np 
Multi-Family 
np 
np 
pc7 np 
pc7 np 
pc7 np 
pc7 
pc7 
pc7 
pc7 
pc7 
pc7 
pc7 
(ac) 
Residential Convenience 
Market 
np 
np 
np 
np 
np 
np 
np 
pc8 
pc8 
pc8 
pc8 
pc8 
Off-Site Manufactured Home 
Developments 
np 
np 
np 
np 
np 
up35 
up35 
up35 
up35 
up35 
up35 
np 
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*(ac) =  accessory use permitted only with primary use listed immediately prior in the table. 
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Section 608.E  Land Use Conditions  
E. 
Land Use Conditions. 
 
1. 
Single-Family Detached Dwelling Unit. Each single-family lot is permitted 
one single-family detached primary dwelling unit and no additional dwelling 
units, unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this section. 
2. 
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). 
a. 
When a lot has no more than one single-family detached primary 
dwelling, two ADUs are permitted in addition to the primary dwelling 
unit. A third ADU may be permitted when at least one of the ADUs 
qualifies as affordable housing and the net lot size is a minimum 
43,560 square feet. However, lots having a duplex or triplex, single-
family attached units or any multi-family dwelling units are not 
permitted any ADUs. 
b. 
An ADU is subject to the development regulations of Section 706.A. 
3. 
Guestrooms. Each single-family dwelling unit may contain no more than two 
guestrooms. 
4. 
Duplex.   
a. 
Single-Family Lots. One duplex is permitted per lot when allowed by 
the underlying zoning district and development option. The lot must 
be of the minimum size required by the applicable density to permit 
two dwelling units. 
b. 
Multi-Family Lots. Duplexes are permitted when allowed by the 
underlying zoning district and development option. The lot must be of 
the minimum size required by the applicable density to permit the 
number of dwelling units proposed. 
4. 
SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLING UNIT. ONE SINGLE-FAMILY 
ATTACHED DWELLING UNIT IS PERMITTED PER SINGLE-FAMILY LOT 
WHEN THE APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT OPTION HAS NO 
REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACKS. 
5. 
Triplex.   
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a. 
Single-Family Lots. One triplex is permitted per lot when allowed by 
the underlying zoning district and development option. The lot must 
be of the minimum size required by the applicable density to permit 
three dwelling units. 
b. 
Multi-Family Lots. Triplexes are permitted when allowed by the 
underlying zoning district and development option. The lot must be of 
the minimum size required by the applicable density to permit the 
number of dwelling units proposed. 
5. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISION.  SFI SUBDIVISIONS PER 
THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 608.I ARE PERMITTED 
WHEN LOCATED WITHIN THE INFILL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AND 
BY USE PERMIT WHEN LOCATED IN THE APPLICABLE AREAS 
DEPICTED IN FIGURE 608.I.1. 
6. 
Single-Family Attached Dwelling Unit. One single-family attached dwelling 
unit is permitted per single-family lot when allowed by the underlying zoning 
district and development option. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISION—R-4A ONLY.  SFI 
SUBDIVISIONS PER THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 608.I 
ARE PERMITTED WHEN LOCATED WITHIN THE INFILL DEVELOPMENT 
DISTRICT, AND BY USE PERMIT WHEN LOCATED IN THE APPLICABLE 
AREAS DEPICTED IN FIGURE 608.I.1.  EXCEPT FOR THE PERMITTED 
DENSITY, THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SHALL BE THE SAME AS 
FOR THE R-4 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION, AS 
MODIFIED BY SECTION 608.I. 
7. 
Multi-Family Dwelling Units. Multi-family dwelling units are permitted when 
allowed by the underlying zoning district and development option EXCEPT 
WHEN THE DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN PLATTED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY 
SUBDIVISION. 
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35. 
Off-site manufactured home developments are permitted with use permit 
approval per Section 307, and subject to the development regulations 
provided in Section 608.F.7 608.J.   
 
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Section 608.F  (General Development Regulations) 
F. 
Special GENERAL DEVELOPMENT Regulations. 
1. 
No structure may be built on a lot which does not front on a street which is in 
accordance with the adopted street classification map AND THE 
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 714, FUTURE WIDTH LINES, unless 
exempted by this section. 
2. 
In any district where a half street not less than one-half of that width 
prescribed for that street by the street classification map, and amendments 
thereto, has been dedicated, any lots facing or siding on such half street 
from which side the required width of dedication has been made shall be 
deemed to have frontage on a street. 
3. 
No permit shall be issued for buildings on a lot fronting on a half street of 
less than that prescribed by the street classification map for an arterial or 
collector street or 25 feet for all other streets except for single-family 
attached development individual dwelling units UNLESS THE LOT IS PART 
OF A PLATTED SUBDIVISION WHICH WAS APPROVED WITH MODIFIED 
STREET STANDARDS. 
a. 
For development utilizing an average lot or PRD development option 
or for development built under a planned area development district, a 
minimum of 16.58-foot half-street right-of-way may be provided when 
all of the following conditions are met: 
(1) 
The street is not designated as a collector or arterial street. 
(2) 
There are no restrictions to public access to the street. 
(3) 
Pavement width shall be 33.16 feet from back of curb to back 
of curb. 
(4) 
Pavement thickness and design shall be in accordance with 
Maricopa Association of Governments’ standards. 
(5) 
All terminations shall contain a 40-foot-radius right-of-way. 
(6) 
The street has been constructed prior to March 19, 1986. 
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4. 
There shall be no outdoor storage of personal property visible beyond the 
boundaries of the property within any front or side yard. 
5. 
No accessory use shall include outdoor display or storage of any of the 
following listed items when such items are visible or emit odor, dust, gas, 
noise, vibration, smoke, heat or glare beyond any boundary of the lot on 
which such items are displayed or stored: 
a. 
Any building or landscaping materials. 
b. 
Any machinery, parts, scrap, or appliances. 
c. 
Vehicles which are unlicensed, inoperable, or registered to or owned 
by persons not residing on or the guest of persons residing on the 
premises. 
d. 
Any other chattel used for or intended for a commercial purpose or 
ultimate use on other than the subject premises. 
6. 
Single-Family Infill (SFI). Single-family infill development regulations may be 
applied in zoning districts where the SFI development option is offered, but 
only when the development falls within the infill development district 
identified in the general plan, or with use permit approval within the following 
areas located outside of the infill development district: 
Figure 608.F.6.  Single-Family Infill Development Areas 
 
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a. 
The SFI development option does not eliminate any redevelopment 
area, special planning district or overlays. Where conflicts occur 
between the requirements of the SFI development option and 
redevelopment areas, overlay zoning districts, special planning 
districts, and specific plans, the requirements of the overlay zoning 
districts, special planning districts, redevelopment areas or specific 
plans shall apply. 
 
b. 
Historic preservation designated properties or properties in historic 
preservation districts cannot use the SFI development option.  
c. 
Dwelling Units. The SFI development option is intended primarily for 
single-family attached dwelling units; however, up to 20 percent of the 
units in a development may be single-family detached dwelling units 
to allow for variety and efficiency of design. 
(1) 
Any provided detached dwelling units shall comply with the 
same development regulations applicable to that SFI 
development. 
d. 
Design Requirements. 
(1) 
Individual units fronting on street rights-of-way shall provide an 
entryway that is either elevated, depressed or includes a 
feature such as a low wall to accentuate the primary entrance.  
(2) 
Required covered parking spaces shall not front on perimeter 
street rights-of-way.  
(3) 
Individual unit rear yards shall not abut perimeter street ROW 
or an adjacent perimeter street landscape area. 
(4) 
Attached dwelling units constructed in a row shall not exceed a 
total length of 200 feet without having a minimum 20-foot-wide 
open area. 
e. 
Perimeter Landscape Setbacks and Requirements.   
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(1) 
Residences that front on arterial, collector, or local street 
rights-of-way shall provide a minimum ten-foot-wide landscape 
tract or community-maintained landscaping abutting the street, 
except when within 2,000 feet of a light rail station. 
(2) 
Residences that side on arterial, collector, or local street 
rights-of-way shall provide a minimum 15-foot-wide landscape 
tract or community-maintained landscaping abutting the street. 
(3) 
Perimeter of the development not abutting rights-of-way and 
adjacent to a single-family residential district or historic 
preservation designated property must provide a minimum ten-
foot landscape setback. Walls/fences up to six feet high within 
private rear yards may be provided within the perimeter 
setback so long as the required landscape is still provided. 
(4) 
Trees shall be provided in required landscape setbacks at a 
minimum rate of 20 feet on center or equivalent groupings, as 
approved by the PDD landscape architect, subject to the 
following:  
(a) 
Fifty percent of the required trees shall be minimum 
one-and-one-half-inch caliper at the time of installation. 
(b) 
Twenty-five percent of the required trees shall be 
minimum two-inch caliper or multi-trunked trees at the 
time of installation. 
(c) 
Twenty-five percent of the required trees shall be 
minimum three-inch caliper or multi-trunked trees at the 
time of installation. 
(5) 
A minimum of five five-gallon shrubs per tree shall be 
provided.  
f. 
Open Space Regulations. The only walls/fences allowed within 
required common area open space are required pool security fences 
and other necessary security fences, as approved by PDD. 
g. 
Parking Requirements. Section 702 applies to SFI development, 
except where specifically modified by this section. 
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(1) 
Within the Infill Development District: one parking space per 
dwelling unit must be provided that is covered or located within 
a garage. 
(2) 
Within the applicable SFI area that is not located within the 
infill development district: two parking spaces per dwelling unit 
must be provided that are covered or located within a garage. 
(3) 
The required spaces for each dwelling unit must be located on 
the same lot as the unit for which they are provided.    
(4) 
A minimum 0.25 additional unreserved guest parking space 
per dwelling unit must be provided within 
any SFI development.    
h. 
Alley Access and Maneuvering. 
(1) 
All maneuvering for on-site parking must be located on private 
property and not in public ROW.  
(2) 
Access to the site from a fully dedicated and paved alley is 
permitted within the infill development district. 
(3) 
Access to the site from a fully dedicated and paved alley is 
permitted applicable area outside of the infill development 
district if all three conditions are met, as follows: 
(a) 
The site is not across the alley from either a single-
family or historic preservation zoning district; 
(b) 
Alley access is specifically approved as part of the use 
permit hearing; and 
(c) 
All necessary technical appeals have been approved. 
i. 
Maximum 40-inch fence height allowed in the required setbacks 
along perimeter street rights-of-way. 
j. 
Signage is subject to the regulations of Section 705, Table D-1, 
Single-Family Residential. 
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7. 
Off-Site Manufactured Home Developments. Off-site manufactured home 
development is subject to use permit approval in the C-1, C-2, and C-3 
districts, in addition to zoning districts indicated in Section 608.D; and 
subject to the following additional development regulations: 
a. 
The provisions of Section 703.B do not apply to off-site manufactured 
home developments. 
b. 
These regulations apply to development of a single lot or parcel, not 
to be further subdivided. 
c. 
Placement for each off-site manufactured home shall be provided as 
follows: 
(1) 
There shall be a minimum of 20 feet between off-site 
manufactured homes and ten feet between awnings and 
canopies. All annexes or structural additions shall be 
considered part of the off-site manufactured home. 
(2) 
There shall be at least 40 feet between off-site manufactured 
homes on opposite sides of a private accessway. 
(3) 
No off-site manufactured home, annex or structural addition 
shall be closer than eight feet to any private accessway or 
private drive. 
d. 
Each off-site manufactured home space shall have private outdoor 
living space of at least 150 square feet. The dimension of this space 
shall be at least 15 feet in width. 
e. 
At each occupied off-site manufactured home space, there shall be 
an enclosed storage locker for yard tools and other bulky items 
convenient to the space with a storage capacity of at least 150 cubic 
feet. 
f. 
All areas not covered by structures or paved surfaces shall be 
landscaped and maintained in accordance with the approved 
development review documents required under Section 507. 
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g. 
Screening the perimeter of an off-site manufactured home 
development by a wall or other approved material may be required as 
a condition of use permit approval. 
h. 
There shall be a network of pedestrian walkways connecting off-site 
manufactured home spaces with each other and with development 
facilities and amenities. 
i. 
If storage yards are provided, there shall be a screened storage yard 
or yards for boats, recreational vehicles, etc. Such storage yards shall 
have a minimum of 60 square feet of storage space for each off-site 
manufactured home space in the development and shall be located 
so as to not detract from surrounding properties. All boats and 
recreational vehicles shall be parked in the storage yard. 
j. 
Each off-site manufactured home shall (1) be affixed permanently to 
the ground or (2) have skirting around its perimeter to screen its 
wheels and undercarriage. 
k. 
All utilities and the wires of any central television or radio antenna 
system shall be underground. 
l. 
Not more than 15 percent of the spaces in any one off-site 
manufactured home development shall be developed or used for 
recreational vehicles. 
m. 
Development of off-site manufactured home communities shall be 
under the planned residential development option applicable in the 
underlying zoning district. 
n. 
Private drives may be used for access to each off-site manufactured 
home. 
o. 
There shall be a minimum of five percent of the total area of the off-
site manufactured home development dedicated or reserved as 
usable common open space land. Common open space lands shall 
be clearly designated on the plan as to the character of use and 
development but shall not include: 
(1) 
Areas reserved for the exclusive use or benefit of an individual 
tenant or owner; nor 
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(2) 
Dedicated streets, alleys, and other public rights-of-way; nor 
(3) 
Vehicular drives, parking, loading, and storage areas; nor 
(4) 
Required setback areas at exterior boundaries of the site; nor 
(5) 
Golf courses. 
Adequate guarantees must be provided to ensure permanent 
retention of open space land area resulting from the application of 
these regulations, either by private reservation for the use of the 
residents within the development or by dedication to the public, or a 
combination thereof. 
Section 608.G (Development Options) 
G. 
Reserved.  
DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS. EACH RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT (RE-35, 
R1-18, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, AND R-4A) PROVIDES 
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THAT ZONING DISTRICT.  
ADDITIONALLY, DIFFERENT SETS OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 
(“DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS”) ARE PROVIDED WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING 
DISTRICTS.   
1. 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 
a. 
DEVELOPMENT OF ANY PARCEL OR LAND SHALL BE IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SET 
FORTH FOR A SINGLE DEVELOPMENT OPTION.   
b. 
A DEVELOPMENT OPTION FOR A PROPERTY IS CONSIDERED 
ESTABLISHED IF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE: 
(1) 
A PRELIMINARY OR FINAL SITE PLAN HAS BEEN 
APPROVED FOR A PROPERTY AND IS STILL 
CONSIDERED VALID PER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 
507.K.6. 
(2) 
THE PROPERTY HAS STRUCTURES FOR WHICH 
BUILDING PERMITS WERE ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 
STANDARDS FOR A DEVELOPMENT OPTION WHICH WAS 
VALID AT THE TIME OF PERMIT ISSUANCE. 
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(3) 
THE PROPERTY IS PART OF A PLATTED AND RECORDED 
SUBDIVISION (ALSO SEE SUBSECTION G.2 BELOW). 
c. 
IF A DEVELOPMENT OPTION HAS ALREADY BEEN 
ESTABLISHED FOR A PROPERTY, SUBSEQUENT 
DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY 
MUST COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE 
ESTABLISHED DEVELOPMENT OPTION UNLESS USE PERMIT 
APPROVAL PER SECTION 307 IS OBTAINED, WITH THE 
FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS: 
(1) 
THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN REZONED PER SECTION 506 
(BASE ZONING ONLY; DOES NOT INCLUDE HEIGHT OR 
DENSITY WAIVERS, SPECIAL PERMITS, OR ADDITION OF 
OVERLAY DISTRICTS); OR 
(2) 
THE PROPERTY IS A PREVIOUSLY PLATTED 
SUBDIVISION AND THE ENTIRE SUBDIVISION IS TO BE 
REPLATTED; OR 
(3)  
THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED WITHIN THE INFILL 
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND IS BEING PLATTED AS A 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISION; OR 
(4) 
THE PROPERTY IS PART OF A MASTER PLAT SUCH AS: 
STATE PLATS; AGRICULTURAL/RANCHING 
SUBDIVISIONS; PLATS USED TO MAKE DEDICATIONS 
AND CREATE DEVELOPMENT BLOCKS WITHIN MASTER-
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS; OR OTHER ATYPICAL 
SUBDIVISION PLATS AS APPROVED BY THE ZONING 
ADMINISTRATOR. 
d. 
IF A DEVELOPMENT OPTION HAS NEVER BEEN ESTABLISHED 
FOR A PROPERTY, ANY APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT OPTION 
MAY BE CHOSEN. 
2. 
PLATTED SUBDIVISION LOTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS 
APPLICABLE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OPTION STATED IN THE TITLE 
OF THE PLAT, AS FOLLOWS: 
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a. 
DEVELOPMENTS HAVING AN APPROVED FINAL SITE PLAN OR 
APPROVED SETBACK EXHIBIT ON FILE WITH THE PLANNING 
AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MAY INSTEAD CHOOSE TO 
APPLY THE STANDARDS APPROVED PER THE PLAN/EXHIBIT, IF 
DIFFERENT FROM CURRENT STANDARDS.  HOWEVER, ANY 
AMENDMENT TO A FINAL SITE PLAN OR SETBACK EXHIBIT 
SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT DEVELOPMENT 
OPTIONS AND STANDARDS. 
b. 
PLATS TITLED “STANDARD”, “SUBDIVISION”, “CONVENTIONAL”, 
OR HAVING NO REFERENCE TO A DEVELOPMENT OPTION 
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF 
THE STANDARD OPTION. 
c. 
PLATS TITLED “AVERAGE LOT” OR “PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT” SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE DEVELOPMENT 
REGULATIONS OF THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 
OPTION. 
d. 
PLATS TITLED “SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED” OR “SINGLE-
FAMILY INFILL” SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE DEVELOPMENT 
REGULATIONS OF THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 
OPTION, IN ADDITION TO THE STANDARDS OF SECTION 608.I.   
e. 
PLATS TITLED “PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT” SHALL BE 
SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 635 WHEN ZONED 
PAD-1 THROUGH PAD-15.  OTHER PLATS WITH THE SAME 
TITLE BUT NOT ZONED PAD-1 THROUGH PAD-15 SHALL BE 
SUBJECT TO THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION, OR THE BASE 
REGULATIONS OF THE DISTRICT IF THE PRD OPTION IS NOT 
OFFERED. 
f. 
FOR OTHER PLAT TITLES NOT IDENTIFIED WITHIN THIS 
SECTION, THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR SHALL DETERMINE 
THE APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT OPTION AND REGULATIONS. 
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3. 
STANDARD OPTION.  WHEN A ZONING DISTRICT PROVIDES 
MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS, THE DEVELOPMENT 
REGULATIONS FOR THE STANDARD OPTION ARE IDENTIFIED IN THE 
ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE FOR THAT 
DISTRICT.  IF ONLY ONE SET OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IS 
PROVIDED FOR A ZONING DISTRICT, THOSE STANDARDS SHALL BE 
CONSIDERED THE STANDARD OPTION. 
4. 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) OPTION.   WHEN THE 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION IS UTILIZED FOR A 
SUBDIVISION AND/OR DEVELOPMENT, A SITE PLAN MUST BE 
SUBMITTED, REVIEWED, AND APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
SECTION 507.  THE SITE PLAN SHALL ILLUSTRATE COMPLIANCE 
WITH ALL OF THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PRD 
OPTION. 
 
Section 608.H (Bonus Provisions) 
H. 
Reserved. BONUS PROVISIONS.  
1. 
SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION DENSITY BONUS.  WHEN UTILIZING 
THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION, SINGLE-
FAMILY SUBDIVISIONS IN THE RE-35, R1-18, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6, R-2, R-
3, R-3A, R-4, AND R-5 DISTRICTS MAY EARN INCREASED DENSITY AS 
SHOWN IN TABLE 608.H.1 BY PROVIDING SITE AMENITIES AND 
ENHANCEMENTS FROM TABLE 608.H.2, UP TO THE MAXIMUM 
DENSITY PERMITTED BY THE DISTRICT: 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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TABLE 608.H.1 
PERMISSIBLE DENSITY BONUS BY DISTRICT 
RE-35 AND R1-18 
0.05 ADDITIONAL PDU/ACRE PER 10 BONUS POINTS 
EARNED 
R1-10, R1-8, AND R1-6 
0.10 ADDITIONAL PDU/ACRE PER 10 BONUS POINTS 
EARNED 
R-2, R-3, AND R-3A 
0.25 ADDITIONAL PDU/ACRE PER 10 BONUS POINTS 
EARNED 
R-4 AND R-5 
0.50 ADDITIONAL PDU/ACRE PER 10 BONUS POINTS 
EARNED 
 
 
 
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TABLE 608.H.2 
SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION AMENITY BONUS POINTS 
BONUS POINTS 
CATEGORY 
 
PERIMETER/BACKUP TREATMENT 
10 PTS. 
1. 
INCREASE COMMON LANDSCAPED SETBACK 
ADJACENT TO PERIMETER STREET TO A MINIMUM 20 
FEET. 
10 PTS./FEATURE 
2. 
PROVIDE A MAJOR ENTRY FEATURE WITH A 
MINIMUM 1,500 SQ. FT. OF LANDSCAPED AREA 
(EXCLUSIVE OF PERIMETER LANDSCAPING AND 
RIGHT-OF-WAY). 
5 PTS./FEATURE 
3. 
PROVIDE A MINOR ENTRY FEATURE WITH A 
MINIMUM 1,000 SQ. FT. OF LANDSCAPED AREA 
(EXCLUSIVE OF PERIMETER LANDSCAPING AND 
RIGHT-OF-WAY). 
 
STREETSCAPE 
20 PTS. 
4. 
PROVIDE DETACHED SIDEWALKS SEPARATED FROM 
THE CURB BY A MINIMUM 5-FOOT WIDE PLANTING 
AREA. PLANTING AREA SHALL BE PLANTED WITH 
MINIMUM 24-INCH BOX SIZE TREES PLANTED AT A 
RATE OF 1 PER LOT, TURF OR 5, 5-GALLON SHRUBS 
FOR EVERY TREE AND GROUND COVER; AND 
SUPPLIED WITH AN ADEQUATE IRRIGATION SYSTEM. 
10 PTS. 
5. 
PROVIDE LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION FOR ALL 
FRONT YARDS WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT WHICH 
SHALL INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF 1 24-INCH BOX TREE, 
5, 5-GALLON SHRUBS, AND GROUND COVER. 
5 PTS. 
5A. 
RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 5 BONUS POINTS FOR 
EACH ADDITIONAL TREE (MINIMUM 15-GALLON). 
10 PTS. 
6. 
PROVIDE PARTIAL TREATMENT OF PAVING 
SURFACES FOR DRIVEWAYS AND ON-LOT 
SIDEWALKS. PARTIAL TREATMENT SHALL CONSIST 
OF CONSISTENT ACCENT TREATMENT FOR ALL LIKE 
FEATURES, E.G. INTERSECTIONS, CROSSWALKS, 
BORDERS. 
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TABLE 608.H.2 
SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION AMENITY BONUS POINTS 
BONUS POINTS 
CATEGORY 
10 PTS. 
7. 
PROVIDE PARTIAL TREATMENT OF PAVING 
SURFACES FOR ALL PRIVATE STREETS. PARTIAL 
TREATMENT SHALL CONSIST OF CONSISTENT 
ACCENT TREATMENT FOR ALL LIKE FEATURES, E.G. 
INTERSECTIONS, CROSSWALKS, BORDERS. 
10 PTS. 
8. 
PROVIDE PARTIAL TREATMENT OF PAVING 
SURFACES FOR ALL PRIVATE SIDEWALKS. PARTIAL 
TREATMENT SHALL CONSIST OF CONSISTENT 
ACCENT TREATMENT FOR ALL LIKE FEATURES, E.G., 
INTERSECTIONS, CROSSWALKS, BORDERS. 
2 PTS./FEATURE 
9. 
PROVIDE LANDSCAPED MEDIAN ISLANDS. 
5 PTS. 
10. 
PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE STREET FURNITURE 
PACKAGE CONSISTING OF CUSTOM STREET SIGNS, 
BUS SHELTERS AND BENCHES. 
5 PTS. 
11. 
PROVIDE CUSTOM STREETLIGHT STANDARDS 
AND/OR FIXTURES. 
 
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 
25 PTS. 
12. 
PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE STREETSCAPE PLAN, 
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OR OTHER MEANS 
WHICH SHALL ADDRESS VISUAL INTEREST AT A 
PEDESTRIAN SCALE; RHYTHM, FORM AND MASSING; 
AND RELATIONSHIP OF UNITS TO EACH OTHER FOR 
THE ENTIRE SUBDIVISION. SUCH PLAN SHALL 
PROVIDE ELEVATIONS, COLOR OPTIONS, AND LIMIT 
WHICH MODEL(S)/ELEVATION(S) MAY OR MAY NOT 
BE SITED ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS. 
25 PTS. 
13. 
PROVIDE HOUSE PLANS WHICH DEMONSTRATE AN 
ENHANCED LEVEL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AS 
APPROVED BY THE DESIGN ADVISOR. 
10 PTS. 
14. 
PROVIDE PREMIUM GRADE EXTERIOR MATERIALS 
AND FINISHES AS APPROVED BY THE DESIGN 
ADVISOR. 
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TABLE 608.H.2 
SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION AMENITY BONUS POINTS 
BONUS POINTS 
CATEGORY 
 
OPEN SPACE/RECREATION 
2 PTS. 
15. 
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMON OPEN SPACE, SUCH 
THAT EACH ADDITIONAL 1% OF COMMON OPEN 
SPACE EARNS 2 BONUS POINTS. 
10 PTS./FEATURE 
16. 
PROVIDE MAJOR PRIVATE RECREATIONAL 
AMENITIES (E.G., TENNIS COURTS, POOL, 
COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM). 
5 PTS./FEATURE 
17. 
PROVIDE MINOR PRIVATE RECREATIONAL 
AMENITIES (E.G., BIKEPATH OR MULTI-USE TRAIL 
WHICH PROVIDE AN INTERNAL LINKAGE WITHIN THE 
DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS A CONNECTION TO 
SIMILAR FACILITIES LOCATED AT THE PERIMETER 
OF THE SITE). 
 
2. 
MULTI-FAMILY OPEN SPACE BONUS. WHEN UTILIZING THE PLANNED 
RESIDENTIAL OPTION, MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE R-2, R-
3, R-3A, R-4, AND R-5 DISTRICTS MAY EARN A ONE PERCENT 
DENSITY BONUS FOR EACH TWO PERCENT OF COMMON OPEN 
SPACE PROVIDED IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER OPEN SPACE 
REQUIRED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT.  
a. 
THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SHALL 
DETERMINE THE ADEQUACY OF COMMON OPEN SPACE AS 
PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS. OPEN SPACE 
SHALL NOT INCLUDE: 
1. 
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. 
2. 
VEHICULAR DRIVES OR PARKING AREAS. 
3. 
PRIVATE PATIO AREAS, NARROW STRIPS BETWEEN OR 
IN FRONT OF UNITS; OR, IN GENERAL, AREAS 
RESERVED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF INDIVIDUAL 
TENANTS. 
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4. 
REQUIRED SETBACK AREAS AT THE EXTERIOR 
BOUNDARIES OF THE SITE. 
5. 
GOLF COURSES. 
b. 
IN NO CASE SHALL THE DENSITY OF THE DEVELOPMENT 
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DENSITY ALLOWED BY THE DISTRICT. 
3. 
AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES. IN ORDER TO OVERCOME A 
DEMONSTRATED DEFICIENCY IN THE SUPPLY OF HOUSING FOR 
PERSONS OF LOW INCOME, INCENTIVES ARE ESTABLISHED TO 
FOSTER THE PROVISION OF SUCH HOUSING. 
a. 
APPLICABILITY. ALL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED WITHIN A 
ZONING DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 
608 PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS DEFINED IN 
SECTION 202. 
b. 
DENSITY BONUS. 
(1) 
ONE ADDITIONAL UNIT SHALL BE ALLOWED FOR EVERY 
TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, PROVIDED THAT 
THE OVERALL PROJECT DENSITY DOES NOT EXCEED 10 
PERCENT BEYOND THAT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE 
ALLOWED. 
(2) 
A DENSITY BONUS AWARDED PER THIS SECTION SHALL 
APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM DENSITY FOR ANY DISTRICT 
AND MAY BE IN ADDITION TO A DENSITY BONUS 
EARNED PER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 608.H.1 or 
608.H.2. 
c. 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS 
WITHIN A PROJECT SHALL BE AS APPROVED BY THE HOUSING 
DEPARTMENT. 
Section 608.I  (Single-Family Infill Subdivisions) 
 
I. 
Development Regulations. Following are definitions of terms used in the 
development standards tables for each district: 
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1. 
Minimum lot dimension: The minimum width and depth of lot lines and 
where specified, the minimum area of each lot. 
2. 
Dwelling unit density: The total number of dwelling units on a site divided 
by the gross area of the site. 
a. 
Density Bonus Points. Additional density may be granted by earning 
density bonus points by providing site enhancements from the table 
below, as follows: 
(1) 
Single-family detached development in the R1-10 through R1-
6 districts (Sections 611 through 613) may earn increased 
density of 0.1 du/ac for each ten density bonus points earned 
when also using the planned residential development option, 
up to the maximum density allowed by the district. 
(2) 
Single-family detached development in the R-2 through R-4A 
districts (Sections 614 through 619) may earn increased 
density of 0.275 du/ac for each five density bonus points 
earned when also using the planned residential development 
option, up to the maximum density allowed by the district. 
However, at least half of the bonus points used to achieve 
densities in excess of 7.5 du/ac must be from the architectural 
design bonus point category. 
 
Bonus Points 
Enhancement Category 
 
PERIMETER/BACKUP TREATMENT 
10 pts. 
1. 
Increase common landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter street to 20' avg./15' minimum. 
10 pts./feature 
2. 
Provide a major entry feature with a minimum 1,500 
sq. ft. of landscaped area (exclusive of perimeter 
landscaping and right-of-way). 
5 pts./feature 
3. 
Provide a minor entry feature with a minimum 1,000 
sq. ft. of landscaped area (exclusive of perimeter 
landscaping and right-of-way). 
 
STREETSCAPE 
20 pts. 
1. 
Provide detached sidewalks separated from the curb 
by a minimum 5'-wide planting area. Planting area 
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shall be planted with minimum 24"-box size trees 
planted at a rate of 1 per lot, turf or 5 5-gallon shrubs 
for every tree and ground cover; and supplied with 
an adequate irrigation system. 
10 pts. 
2. 
Provide landscaping and irrigation for all front yards 
within the development which shall include a 
minimum of 1 24"-box tree, 5 5-gallon shrubs, and 
ground cover. 
5 pts. 
2a. 
Receive an additional 5 bonus points for each 
additional tree (minimum 15-gallon). 
10 pts. 
3. 
Provide partial treatment of paving surfaces for 
driveways and on-lot sidewalks. Partial treatment 
shall consist of consistent accent treatment for all 
like features, e.g. intersections, crosswalks, borders. 
10 pts. 
4. 
Provide partial treatment of paving surfaces for all 
private streets. Partial treatment shall consist of 
consistent accent treatment for all like features, e.g. 
intersections, crosswalks, borders. 
10 pts. 
5. 
Provide partial treatment of paving surfaces for all 
private sidewalks. Partial treatment shall consist of 
consistent accent treatment for all like features, e.g., 
intersections, crosswalks, borders. 
2 pts./feature 
6. 
Provide landscaped median islands. 
5 pts. 
7. 
Provide a comprehensive street furniture package 
consisting of custom street signs, bus shelters and 
benches. 
5 pts. 
8 
Provide custom streetlight standards and/or fixtures. 
 
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 
25 pts. 
1. 
Provide a comprehensive streetscape plan, 
development agreement or other means which shall 
address visual interest at a pedestrian scale; rhythm, 
form and massing; and relationship of units to each 
other for the entire subdivision. Such plan shall 
provide elevations, color options, and limit which 
model(s)/elevation(s) may or may not be sited on 
individual lots. 
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25 pts. 
2. 
Provide house plans which demonstrate an 
enhanced level of architectural design as approved 
by the design advisor. 
10 pts. 
3. 
Provide premium grade exterior materials and 
finishes as approved by the design advisor. 
 
OPEN SPACE/RECREATION 
2 pts. 
1. 
Provide additional common area, such that each 
additional 1% of common area earns 2 bonus points. 
10 pts./feature 
2. 
Provide major private recreational amenities (e.g., 
tennis courts, pool, community meeting room). 
5 pts./feature 
3. 
Provide minor private recreational amenities (e.g., 
bikepath or multi-use trail which provide an internal 
linkage within the development as well as a 
connection to similar facilities located at the 
perimeter of the site). 
 
b. 
Additional Common Area/Open Space. Additional density may be 
granted by providing additional common area above any minimum 
requirements as follows: 
(1) 
Qualifying developments (listed below) may earn: 
(a) 
A one percent density bonus for each four percent of 
basic common area; or 
(b) 
A one percent density bonus for each two percent of 
improved common area. 
(c) 
The Planning and Development Department shall 
determine the adequacy of both basic and improved 
common areas as part of the development review 
process. Open space shall not include: 
(i) 
Public right-of-way. 
(ii) 
Vehicular drives or parking areas. 
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(iii) 
Private patio areas, narrow strips between or in 
front of units; or, in general, areas reserved for 
the exclusive use of individual tenants. 
(iv) 
Required setback areas at the exterior 
boundaries of the site. 
(v) 
Golf courses. 
(d) 
In no case shall the density of the development exceed 
the maximum density allowed by the district. 
(2) 
Developments qualifying for the additional common area/open 
space density bonus are as follows: 
(a) 
Single-family development in the RE-35 and R1-18 
zoning districts (Sections 609 and 610), when also 
using the planned residential development option. 
(b) 
Single-family attached development in the R1-10 
through R-4A zoning districts (Sections 611 through 
619), when using the planned residential development 
option. 
(c) 
Single-family development in the R-2 through R-4A 
zoning districts (Sections 614 through 619), when using 
the single-family infill development option. 
(d) 
Multi-family development in the R1-10 through R-4A 
zoning districts (Sections 611 through 619), when using 
the planned residential development option. 
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3. 
Perimeter standards: Setbacks for structures which are required at the 
perimeter of a development. These standards shall apply only to lots which 
are created by a subdivision or a project approved under the provisions of 
Section 507. These standards shall not apply in the following circumstances: 
when contiguous developments are to be developed using the same 
development option with the same perimeter standards and are on the same 
preliminary plat or are platted concurrently; when the perimeter of a 
development is contiguous to a permanent open space, such as a natural 
wash, hillside preserve, or existing golf course, the depth of which is at least 
forty feet; or when the development was properly platted prior to September 
13, 1981. 
4. 
Building setback: The required separation of buildings from lot lines. 
5. 
Maximum height: The maximum allowed height as measured from natural 
grade which measurement shall be as in chapter 2. 
6. 
Lot coverage: The maximum area of a lot occupied by structures and open 
projections as defined in chapter 2. 
7. 
Common areas: Required areas in a planned residential development to be 
used and enjoyed by residents of a development and either improved in 
accordance with the standards in chapter 2 or maintained in a natural state 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
8. 
Allowed Development: The development options tables provided in 
Sections 609 through 619 indicate the only types of residential development 
permitted under each development option and associated development 
regulations. The complete list of all permitted uses, including accessory and 
temporary uses, is provided in Section 608.C. 
9. 
Required review: Development review in accordance with Section 507 of 
this ordinance, and subdivision review in accordance with chapter 32 of the 
Phoenix City Code when new lots are created. 
10. 
Required parking: The minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be 
provided and which shall be according to Section 702.A. 
11. 
Street standards: The class of street required to provide access to any 
parcel or subdivided lot within a development. 
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I. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISIONS.  
1. 
APPLICABILITY.    THE SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL REGULATIONS OF THIS 
SECTION SHALL APPLY TO SUBDIVISIONS MEETING ALL OF THE 
FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 
a. 
THE SUBDIVISION IS NOT ZONED HP OR HP-L, NOR 
DESIGNATED AS HISTORIC ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF 
HISTORICAL PLACES. 
b. 
THE SUBDIVISION IS ZONED R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, R-4A, C-1, 
C-2, C-3, DTC, OR WU CODE; 
c. 
THE SUBDIVISION EITHER UTILIZES THE PLANNED 
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) OPTION, OR THE DISTRICT 
SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT AN SFI SUBDIVISION MAY BE 
DEVELOPED PER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION;   
d. 
THE SUBDIVISION IS EITHER LOCATED WITHIN THE INFILL 
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IDENTIFIED IN THE GENERAL PLAN, 
OR THE SUBDIVISION IS LOCATED WITHIN THE AREA 
IDENTIFIED AS “APPLICABLE AREA FOR SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL 
DEVELOPMENT” SHOWN IN FIGURE 608.I.1 AND HAS OBTAINED 
USE PERMIT APPROVAL; AND 
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e. 
FOR EXISTING SUBDIVISIONS RECORDED PRIOR TO 2024 
ONLY: THE PLAT HAS THE SUBTITLE “A SINGLE-FAMILY 
ATTACHED SUBDIVISION”; “A SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL 
SUBDIVISION”; “SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DEVELOPMENT 
OPTION”; OR ANOTHER ANALOGOUS SUBTITLE AS 
DETERMINED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. 
 
 
 
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FIGURE 608.I.1   
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AREAS 
 
 
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2. 
SPECIAL PLANNING AREAS.  WHERE CONFLICTS OCCUR BETWEEN 
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AND REDEVELOPMENT 
AREAS, OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS, SPECIAL PLANNING 
DISTRICTS, AND SPECIFIC PLANS, THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS, SPECIAL PLANNING DISTRICTS, 
REDEVELOPMENT AREAS OR SPECIFIC PLANS SHALL APPLY. 
 
3. 
SFI DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.   
a. 
THE FOLLOWING TABLE PROVIDES MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT 
STANDARDS TO BE APPLIED TO AN SFI SUBDIVISION 
DEVELOPED UNDER THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT OPTION: 
 
TABLE 608.I.3: 
MODIFIED PRD DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL SUBDIVISIONS 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
20 FEET 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
SAME AS BASE ZONING DISTRICT 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
SAME AS BASE ZONING DISTRICT 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
THREE FEET 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.c 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT PERIMETER 
BUILDING SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
PERIMETER STREET, FRONT: 10 FEET 
PERIMETER STREET, SIDE: 15 FEET 
PERIMETER STREET, REAR: PER SECTION 608.I.4.d 
OTHER PERIMETER: 10 FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER STREET 
LANDSCAPE SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
10 FEET, REQUIRED TO BE 
COMMUNITY/ASSOCIATION MAINTAINED.  MAY BE 
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TABLE 608.I.3: 
MODIFIED PRD DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL SUBDIVISIONS 
PROVIDED AS PART OF THE REQUIRED BUILDING 
SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
PER SECTION 608.I.3.b 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
INDIVIDUAL LOTS: NO MAXIMUM 
OTHER PARCELS/TRACTS:  50% 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS BASE ZONING DISTRICT 
(13) 
STREET FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENTS 
PER SECTION 608.I.7 
(14) 
OTHER APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, CITY CODE 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 507 TAB A 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H 
 
b. 
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT.   
(1) 
IN ALL DISTRICTS, THERE SHALL BE A 15-FOOT 
MAXIMUM HEIGHT WITHIN TEN FEET OF A SINGLE-
FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT, WHICH HEIGHT MAY BE 
INCREASED ONE FOOT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ONE 
FOOT OF BUILDING SETBACK TO THE MAXIMUM 
PERMITTED HEIGHT. 
(2) 
FOR PROPERTIES ZONED R-5, THE MAXIMUM 
PERMITTED HEIGHT IS 48 FEET. 
(3)  
FOR PROPERTIES ZONED DTC, THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT 
SHALL BE AS PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE 
CHARACTER AREA. 
(4) 
FOR PROPERTIES ZONED WU CODE, THE MAXIMUM 
HEIGHT SHALL BE AS PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE 
TRANSECT. 
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(5) 
IN ALL OTHER DISTRICTS, THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED 
HEIGHT IS 40 FEET WITHIN 150 FEET OF THE 
DEVELOPMENT PERIMETER, WITH A ONE-FOOT HEIGHT 
INCREASE PERMITTED FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ONE-
FOOT SETBACK TO A MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT OF 
48 FEET. 
c. 
ALL OTHER DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE 
UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT ARE APPLICABLE UNLESS 
SPECIFICALLY MODIFIED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS 
SECTION. 
4. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL DESIGN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS.  
a. 
INDIVIDUAL UNITS FRONTING ON STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY 
SHALL PROVIDE A FRONT ENTRY THAT IS EITHER ELEVATED, 
DEPRESSED OR INCLUDES A FEATURE SUCH AS A LOW WALL 
TO ACCENTUATE THE PRIMARY ENTRANCE. (R*) 
b. 
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES SHALL NOT FRONT ON OR BE 
ACCESSED FROM A PERIMETER STREET. (R*) 
c. 
FRONT-FACING GARAGE DOORS AND CARPORTS SHALL BE 
NO WIDER THAN 50 PERCENT OF WIDTH OF THE BUILDING 
ENVELOPE AS MEASURED AT THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT 
SETBACK. (R*) 
d. 
NO REAR PROPERTY LINE OF ANY LOT IN AN SFI SUBDIVISION 
SHALL ABUT EITHER A PERIMETER STREET OR AN 
ASSOCIATED PERIMETER STREET LANDSCAPE SETBACK 
AREA. (R*) 
e. 
ATTACHED DWELLING UNITS CONSTRUCTED IN A ROW SHALL 
NOT EXCEED A TOTAL LENGTH OF 200 FEET WITHOUT HAVING 
A MINIMUM 20-FOOT-WIDE OPEN AREA. (R*) 
5. 
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS.   
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a. 
TREES SHALL BE PROVIDED IN REQUIRED LANDSCAPE 
SETBACKS AT A MINIMUM RATE OF 20 FEET ON CENTER OR 
EQUIVALENT GROUPINGS, AS APPROVED BY THE PDD 
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: (T) 
(1) 
FIFTY PERCENT OF THE REQUIRED TREES SHALL BE 
MINIMUM ONE-AND-ONE-HALF-INCH CALIPER AT THE 
TIME OF INSTALLATION. 
(2) 
TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE REQUIRED TREES 
SHALL BE MINIMUM TWO-INCH CALIPER OR MULTI-
TRUNKED TREES AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION. 
(3) 
TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE REQUIRED TREES 
SHALL BE MINIMUM THREE-INCH CALIPER OR MULTI-
TRUNKED TREES AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION. 
b.  
A MINIMUM OF FIVE, FIVE-GALLON SHRUBS PER TREE SHALL 
BE PROVIDED. (T) 
6. 
PARKING REQUIREMENTS. SECTION 702 APPLIES TO SFI 
DEVELOPMENT, EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY MODIFIED BY THIS 
SECTION. 
a. 
A MINIMUM OF ONE COVERED PARKING SPACE PER 
DWELLING UNIT MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE SAME LOT AS 
THE UNIT FOR WHICH IT IS PROVIDED. 
b. 
COVERED PARKING SETBACKS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE 
LARGER THAN THE BUILDING SETBACKS REQUIRED FOR THE 
DWELLING UNIT. 
c. 
A MINIMUM 0.25 ADDITIONAL UNRESERVED GUEST PARKING 
SPACE PER DWELLING UNIT MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 
ANY SFI DEVELOPMENT.    
7. 
VEHICULAR ACCESS AND MANEUVERING. 
a. 
ALL MANEUVERING FOR ON-SITE PARKING MUST BE LOCATED 
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND NOT WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY. (T) 
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b. 
ACCESS TO AN SFI SUBDIVISION FROM A PUBLIC STREET OR 
PRIVATE ACCESSWAY IS PERMITTED. (T) 
c. 
ACCESS TO AN SFI SUBDIVISION FROM AN ALLEY IS 
PERMITTED WHEN LOCATED WITHIN THE INFILL 
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND THE STREET TRANSPORTATION 
DEPARTMENT HAS APPROVED MINIMUM WIDTH AND MINIMUM 
PAVING STANDARDS FOR THE ALLEY. (T) 
d. 
ACCESS TO AN SFI SUBDIVISION FROM AN ALLEY IS 
PERMITTED WHEN LOCATED WITHIN THE AREA IDENTIFIED AS 
“APPLICABLE AREA FOR SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL 
DEVELOPMENT” SHOWN IN FIGURE 608.I.1, WITH THE 
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:  
(1) 
THE SFI SUBDIVISION IS NOT LOCATED ACROSS THE 
ALLEY FROM EITHER A SINGLE-FAMILY OR HP ZONING 
DISTRICT. (R) 
(2) 
THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT HAS 
APPROVED MINIMUM WIDTH AND MINIMUM PAVING 
STANDARDS FOR THE ALLEY. (T) 
e. 
INDIVIDUAL LOTS MAY FRONT ON A PUBLIC STREET, PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY, OR PRIVATE DRIVE, AS APPROVED BY THE CITY 
TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT MANEUVERING AND PUBLIC 
UTILITY ACCESS. (T) 
8. 
WALLS/FENCES.   
a. 
THE MAXIMUM WALL/FENCE HEIGHT PERMITTED WITHIN 
REQUIRED PERIMETER LANDSCAPE SETBACKS IS 40 INCHES. 
(R*) 
b. 
THE MAXIMUM WALL/FENCE HEIGHT PERMITTED WITHIN 
REQUIRED OPEN SPACE AREAS IS 40 INCHES, WITH THE 
EXCEPTION OF REQUIRED POOL FENCES AND OTHER 
NECESSARY VIEW FENCES, AS APPROVED BY PDD. (R*) 
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9. 
SIGNAGE.  SIGNAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE REGULATIONS OF SECTION 
705, TABLE D-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. 
Section 608.J  (Off-Site Manufactured Home Developments) 
J. 
Incentives for Affordable Housing. In order to overcome a demonstrated deficiency 
in the supply of housing for persons of low and moderate income, incentives are 
established to foster the provision of such housing. 
1. 
Applicability. All development located within a zoning district subject to the 
provisions of Section 608 providing affordable housing as defined in Section 
202. 
2. 
Density Bonus. 
a. 
One additional unit shall be allowed for every two affordable housing 
units; provided, that the overall project density does not exceed ten 
percent beyond that which would otherwise be allowed. 
b. 
A density bonus awarded per this section shall apply to the maximum 
density for any district and may be in addition to a density bonus 
earned per the provisions of Section 608.I.2. 
3. 
Other Requirements. The total number of units within a project shall be as 
approved by the Department of Housing. 
J. 
OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENTS. OFF-SITE 
MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENT IS SUBJECT TO USE PERMIT 
APPROVAL IN THE C-1, C-2, AND C-3 DISTRICTS, IN ADDITION TO ZONING 
DISTRICTS INDICATED IN SECTION 608.D; AND SUBJECT TO THE 
FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: 
 
1. 
THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 703.B DO NOT APPLY TO OFF-SITE 
MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENTS. 
2. 
THESE REGULATIONS APPLY TO DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE LOT 
OR PARCEL, NOT TO BE FURTHER SUBDIVIDED. 
3. 
PLACEMENT FOR EACH OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME SHALL BE 
PROVIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
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a. 
THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 20 FEET BETWEEN OFF-SITE 
MANUFACTURED HOMES AND TEN FEET BETWEEN AWNINGS 
AND CANOPIES. ALL ANNEXES OR STRUCTURAL ADDITIONS 
SHALL BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE OFF-SITE 
MANUFACTURED HOME. 
b. 
THERE SHALL BE AT LEAST 40 FEET BETWEEN OFF-SITE 
MANUFACTURED HOMES ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY. 
c. 
NO OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME, ANNEX OR 
STRUCTURAL ADDITION SHALL BE CLOSER THAN EIGHT FEET 
TO ANY PRIVATE ACCESSWAY OR PRIVATE DRIVE. 
4. 
EACH OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME SPACE SHALL HAVE 
PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE OF AT LEAST 150 SQUARE FEET. 
THE DIMENSION OF THIS SPACE SHALL BE AT LEAST 15 FEET IN 
WIDTH. 
5. 
AT EACH OCCUPIED OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME SPACE, 
THERE SHALL BE AN ENCLOSED STORAGE LOCKER FOR YARD 
TOOLS AND OTHER BULKY ITEMS CONVENIENT TO THE SPACE WITH 
A STORAGE CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 150 CUBIC FEET. 
6. 
ALL AREAS NOT COVERED BY STRUCTURES OR PAVED SURFACES 
SHALL BE LANDSCAPED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
THE APPROVED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 
UNDER SECTION 507. 
7. 
SCREENING THE PERIMETER OF AN OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED 
HOME DEVELOPMENT BY A WALL OR OTHER APPROVED MATERIAL 
MAY BE REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF USE PERMIT APPROVAL. 
8. 
THERE SHALL BE A NETWORK OF PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS 
CONNECTING OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME SPACES WITH EACH 
OTHER AND WITH DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES AND AMENITIES. 
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9. 
IF STORAGE YARDS ARE PROVIDED, THERE SHALL BE A SCREENED 
STORAGE YARD OR YARDS FOR BOATS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, 
ETC. SUCH STORAGE YARDS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 60 
SQUARE FEET OF STORAGE SPACE FOR EACH OFF-SITE 
MANUFACTURED HOME SPACE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND SHALL 
BE LOCATED SO AS TO NOT DETRACT FROM SURROUNDING 
PROPERTIES. ALL BOATS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SHALL BE 
PARKED IN THE STORAGE YARD. 
10. 
EACH OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME SHALL (1) BE AFFIXED 
PERMANENTLY TO THE GROUND OR (2) HAVE SKIRTING AROUND 
ITS PERIMETER TO SCREEN ITS WHEELS AND UNDERCARRIAGE. 
11. 
ALL UTILITIES AND THE WIRES OF ANY CENTRAL TELEVISION OR 
RADIO ANTENNA SYSTEM SHALL BE UNDERGROUND. 
12. 
NOT MORE THAN 15 PERCENT OF THE SPACES IN ANY ONE OFF-
SITE MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE DEVELOPED 
OR USED FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. 
13. 
DEVELOPMENT OF OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES 
SHALL BE UNDER THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 
OPTION APPLICABLE IN THE UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT. 
14. 
PRIVATE DRIVES MAY BE USED FOR ACCESS TO EACH OFF-SITE 
MANUFACTURED HOME. 
15. 
THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL 
AREA OF THE OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENT 
DEDICATED OR RESERVED AS USABLE COMMON OPEN SPACE 
LAND. COMMON OPEN SPACE LANDS SHALL BE CLEARLY 
DESIGNATED ON THE PLAN AS TO THE CHARACTER OF USE AND 
DEVELOPMENT BUT SHALL NOT INCLUDE: 
a. 
AREAS RESERVED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OR BENEFIT OF 
AN INDIVIDUAL TENANT OR OWNER; NOR 
b. 
DEDICATED STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY; NOR 
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c. 
VEHICULAR DRIVES, PARKING, LOADING, AND STORAGE 
AREAS; NOR 
d. 
REQUIRED SETBACK AREAS AT EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF 
THE SITE; NOR 
e. 
GOLF COURSES. 
 
ADEQUATE GUARANTEES MUST BE PROVIDED TO ENSURE 
PERMANENT RETENTION OF OPEN SPACE LAND AREA RESULTING 
FROM THE APPLICATION OF THESE REGULATIONS, EITHER BY 
PRIVATE RESERVATION FOR THE USE OF THE RESIDENTS WITHIN 
THE DEVELOPMENT OR BY DEDICATION TO THE PUBLIC, OR A 
COMBINATION THEREOF. 
*** 
 
SECTION 4: That Chapter 6, Section 609 (RE-35 Single-Family Residence 
District) is amended to read as follows: 
Section 609.  RE-35 Single-Family Residence District 
Section 609. RE-35 Single-Family Residence District 
*** 
 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used in the 
RE-35 district. The definitions of terms used in these standards are found in 
Section 608.I.  REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, FOR 
PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
 
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Table 609.A  
RE-35 Development Options 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot 
dimensions (width 
and depth) 
150' width, 175' depth 
(Minimum area 35,000 
sq. ft.) 
100' width, 125' depth 
None 
Dwelling unit density 
(units/gross acre) 
1.10 
1.10 
1.15; 1.32 with bonus 
Perimeter standards 
None 
40' front or rear, 20' 
side 
40' adjacent to a public 
street(2); this area is to be in 
common ownership unless 
lots front on the perimeter 
public street; 20' adjacent to 
property line 
Building setbacks 
40' front, 40' rear, 20' 
side 
25' front, 50' total front 
and rear 
25' front 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
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Table 609.A  
RE-35 Development Options 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Lot coverage 
25%, except if all 
structures are less than 
20' and 1 story in height 
then a maximum of 
40% lot coverage is 
allowed. 
30%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures. Total: 40%. 
30%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade structures. 
Total: 40%. 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached 
Single-family attached; 
plus (a) 
Single-family attached; plus 
(a) 
Required review 
Subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Site plan per Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street required  
Public street  
Public street or private 
accessway (1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
TABLE 609.1   RE-35 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
150 FEET 
NONE. 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
175 FEET 
NONE. 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
1.2 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
1.2 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
1.5 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
1.2 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
1.2 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
1.5 WITH BONUS 
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TABLE 609.1   RE-35 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  40 FEET 
REAR: 40 FEET 
SIDES: 20 FEET 
FRONT:  25 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING 
SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
PERIMETER STREET: 40 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 20 FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER 
STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
20 FEET, EXCEPT NONE ON LOTS 
WHICH FRONT ON A PERIMETER 
STREET.  MAY BE PROVIDED AS 
PART OF THE REQUIRED BUILDING 
SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
25%, EXCEPT IF ALL 
STRUCTURES ARE LESS 
THAN 20 FEET AND 1 
STORY IN HEIGHT THEN A 
MAXIMUM OF 40% LOT 
COVERAGE IS ALLOWED. 
 
40% TOTAL FOR DEVELOPMENT 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET 
FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER 
APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 
32, CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 
507 TAB A 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, CITY 
CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 507 TAB 
A; 
BONUS: SECTION 608.H 
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SECTION 5: That Chapter 6, Section 610 (R1-18 Single-Family Residence 
District), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 610.  R1-18 Single-Family Residence District. 
Section 610. R1-18 Single-Family Residence District 
*** 
 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used IN 
THE R1-18 DISTRICT for each district. The definitions of terms used in these 
standards are found in Section 608.I. REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL 
DISTRICTS, FOR PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
REGULATIONS. 
ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
 
 
 
Illustrations of Development Options 
 
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Table 610.A 
R1-18 Development Options 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot 
dimensions (width 
and depth) 
130' width, 120' depth 
(Minimum area 18,000 
sq. ft.) 
90' width, 80' depth 
None 
Dwelling unit density 
(units/gross acre) 
1.95 
1.95 
2.05; 2.34 with bonus 
Perimeter standards 
None 
30' front or rear, 10' 
side 
20' adjacent to a public 
street(2); this area is to be 
in common ownership 
unless lots front on the 
perimeter public street; 15' 
adjacent to property line 
Building setbacks 
25' front, 30' rear, 10' 
side 
25' front, 50' total front 
plus rear 
25' front 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
Lot coverage 
30%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
 
Total: 40% 
30%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
 
Total: 40% 
30%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade structures 
 
Total: 40% 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached 
Single-family attached; 
plus (a) 
Single-family attached; plus 
(a) 
Required review 
Subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Site plan per Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street required  
Public street  
Public street or private 
accessway (1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
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TABLE 610.1   R1-18 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
130 FEET 
NONE. 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
120 FEET 
NONE. 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
2.0 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
2.0 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
2.5 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
2.0 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
2.0 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
2.5 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  25 FEET 
REAR: 30 FEET 
SIDES: 10 FEET 
FRONT:  25 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING 
SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
PERIMETER STREET: 20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER 
STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE WHERE 
LOTS FRONT ON PERIMETER 
STREET.  MAY BE PROVIDED AS 
PART OF THE REQUIRED 
BUILDING SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
30%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 40% 
40% TOTAL FOR DEVELOPMENT 
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TABLE 610.1   R1-18 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET 
FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER 
APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 
507 TAB A 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, CITY 
CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H 
 
SECTION 6: That Chapter 6, Section 611 (R1-10 Single-Family Residence 
District), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 611.  R1-10 Single-Family Residence District. 
Section 611. R1-10 Single-Family Residence District 
*** 
 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used in 
the R1-10 district. The definitions of terms used in these standards are found in 
Section 608.I. REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, FOR 
PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
 
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Table 611.A 
R1-10 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot width 
75' minimum 
45' minimum (unless approved 
by either the design advisor or 
the Design Review Committee 
for demonstrating enhanced 
architecture that minimizes the 
impact of the garage 
Minimum lot depth 
None, except 
110' adjacent to freeway or 
arterial 
None, except 
110' adjacent to freeway or 
arterial 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross acre) 
3.0 
3.5; 4.5 with bonus 
Minimum perimeter building setb
acks 
Front: 15'; 
Rear: 15' (1-story), 20' (2-story); 
Side: 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Street(2)(front, rear or side): 15' 
(in addition to 
landscape setback); 
Property line (rear): 15' (1-story), 
20' (2-story); 
Property line (side): 10' (1-
story), 15' (2-story) 
Common 
landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter streets(2) 
None 
15' average, 10' minimum 
(Does not apply to lots fronting 
onto perimeter streets) 
Minimum interior 
building setbacks 
Front: 10'; rear: 10'; combined 
front and rear: 35', street side: 
10'; sides: 13' total (3' minimum, 
unless 0') 
Front: 10'; rear: none 
(established by Building Code); 
street side: 10'; sides: none 
(established by Building Code) 
Minimum building separation 
10' 
None 
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Table 611.A 
R1-10 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum garage setback 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
Maximum garage width 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, 
for lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, 
for lots >70': no maximum 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, 
for lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, 
for lots >70': no maximum 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' (except that 
3 stories not exceeding 30' are 
permitted when approved by the 
design advisor for demonstrating 
enhanced architecture) 
Lot coverage 
50% plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50% plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached(3) 
Single-family detached(3) 
Required review 
Development review per 
Section 507, and subdivision to 
create 4 or more lots 
Development review per 
Section 507, and subdivision to 
create 4 or more lots 
Street standards 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
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Table 611.A 
R1-10 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Landscape standards 
 
Perimeter common: trees 
spaced a maximum of 20 to 30 
feet on center (based on 
species) or in equivalent 
groupings, and 5 shrubs per 
tree. 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) For single-family detached development built or subdivided prior to June 2, 1999, refer to the 
development standards of Table 611.B. 
 
 
 
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Table 611.B 
R1-10 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to June 2, 1999) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot dimensions 
(width and depth) 
80' width, 94' depth 
(Minimum area 
10,000 sq. ft.) 
60' width, 65' depth 
None 
Dwelling unit density 
(units/gross acre) 
3.50 
3.50 
3.68; 4.20 with bonus 
Perimeter standards 
None 
30' front, 25' rear, 
10' side 
20' adjacent to a public 
street(2); this area is to be 
in common ownership 
unless lots front on the 
perimeter public street; 15' 
adjacent to property line 
Building setbacks 
25' front, 25' rear, 10' 
and 3' side 
10' front, 35' front 
plus rear 
10' front 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' for first 
150'; 1' in 5' increase to 48' 
high and 4 stories 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for an 
ADU and/or attached 
shade structures. 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures. 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade structures. 
Total: 60% 
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Table 611.B 
R1-10 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to June 2, 1999) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family 
detached(3) and 
duplex 
Single-family 
attached; plus (a) 
Multi-family plus (b) 
Required review 
Subdivision to create 
4 or more lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Site plan per Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street required 
Public street 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) The only single-family detached developments that the standards of the table apply to are ones 
built or subdivided prior to June 2, 1999. 
 
ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
 
 
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TABLE 611.1   R1-10 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
80 FEET 
NONE. 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
94 FEET 
NONE. 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
3.5 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
3.5 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
4.5 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
3.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
3.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
4.5 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  25 FEET 
REAR: 25 FEET 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  10 FEET 
AND 3 FEET 
FRONT:  10 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS. 
FRONT: 18 FEET 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING 
SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
PERIMETER STREET: 20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER 
STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE ON LOTS 
WHICH FRONT ON A PERIMETER 
STREET.  MAY BE PROVIDED AS 
PART OF THE REQUIRED 
BUILDING SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
3 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
50%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 60% 
60% TOTAL FOR DEVELOPMENT 
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TABLE 611.1   R1-10 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET 
FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER 
APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 
507 TAB A 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, CITY 
CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H 
 
SECTION 7: That Chapter 6, Section 612 (R1-8 Single-Family Residence 
District), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 612.  R1-8 Single-Family Residence District. 
Section 612. R1-8 Single-Family Residence District 
*** 
 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used in 
the R1-8 district. The definitions of terms used in these standards are found in 
Section 608.I. REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, FOR 
PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
 
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Table 612.A 
R1-8 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot width 
65' minimum 
45' minimum (unless approved 
by either the design advisor or 
the Design Review Committee 
for demonstrating enhanced 
architecture that minimizes the 
impact of the garage 
Minimum lot depth 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross acre) 
4.0 
4.5; 5.5 with bonus 
Minimum perimeter building setb
acks 
Front: 15'; 
Rear: 15' (1-story), 20' (2-story); 
Side: 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Street(2) (front, rear or side): 15' 
(in addition to landscape 
setback); 
Property line (rear): 15' (1-story), 
20' (2-story); Property line 
(side): 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Common 
landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter streets(2) 
None 
15' average, 10' minimum 
(Does not apply to lots fronting 
onto perimeter streets) 
Minimum interior 
building setbacks 
Front: 10'; rear: 10'; combined 
front and rear: 35', street side: 
10'; sides: 13' total (3' minimum, 
unless 0') 
Front: 10'; rear: none 
(established by Building Code); 
street side: 10'; sides: none 
(established by Building Code) 
Minimum building separation 
10' 
None 
Minimum garage setback 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
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Table 612.A 
R1-8 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Maximum garage width 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' (except that 3 
stories not exceeding 30' are 
permitted when approved by the 
design advisor for demonstrating 
enhanced architecture) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus additional 10% for an 
ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus additional 10% for an 
ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached(3) 
Single-family detached(3) 
Required review 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Street standards 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Landscape standards 
 
Perimeter common: trees 
spaced a maximum of 20' to 30' 
on center (based on species) or 
in equivalent groupings, and 5 
shrubs per tree. 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
DRAFT

(3) For single-family detached development built or subdivided prior to June 2, 1999, refer to the 
development standards of Table 612.B. 
 
 
 
 
Table 612.B 
R1-8 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to June 2, 1999) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot dimensions 
(width and depth) 
70' width, 94' depth 
(Minimum area 8,000 
sq. ft.) 
50' width, 65' depth 
None 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross 
acre) 
4.30 
4.30 
4.52; 5.16 with bonus 
Perimeter standards 
None 
25' front or rear 10' side 
20' adjacent to a public 
street(2); this area is to be 
in common ownership 
unless lots front on 
the perimeter public 
street; 15' adjacent to 
property line 
Building setbacks 
20' front, 25' rear, 10' 
and 3' side 
10' front, 35' front plus 
rear 
10' front 
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Table 612.B 
R1-8 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to June 2, 1999) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' for first 
150'; 1' in 5' increase to 
48' high and 4 stories 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross 
area 
Allowed development 
Single-
family detached(3) an
d duplex 
Single-family attached; 
plus (a) 
Multi-family plus (b) 
Required review 
Subdivision to create 
4 or more lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Site plan per Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street required 
Public street 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) The only single-family detached developments that the standards of the table apply to are ones 
built or subdivided prior to June 2, 1999. 
 
ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
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TABLE 612.1   R1-8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
70 FEET 
NONE. 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
94 FEET 
NONE. 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
4.5 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
4.5 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
5.5 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
4.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
4.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
5.5 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  20 FEET 
REAR: 25 FEET 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  10 FEET 
AND 3 FEET 
FRONT:  10 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS. 
FRONT: 18 FEET 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING 
SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
PERIMETER STREET: 20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 FEET 
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TABLE 612.1   R1-8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(9)  
PERIMETER 
STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE WHERE 
LOTS FRONT ON PERIMETER 
STREET.  MAY BE PROVIDED AS 
PART OF THE REQUIRED 
BUILDING SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
3 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
50%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 60% 
60% TOTAL FOR DEVELOPMENT 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET 
FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER 
APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 
507 TAB A 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, CITY 
CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H 
 
SECTION 8: That Chapter 6, Section 613 (R1-6 Single-Family Residence 
District)), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 613.  R1-6 Single-Family Residence District. 
Section 613. R1-6 Single-Family Residence District 
*** 
 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used in 
the R1-6 district. The definitions of terms used in these standards are found in 
Section 608.I. REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, FOR 
PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
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Table 613.A 
R1-6 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot width 
55' minimum 
45' minimum (unless approved 
by either the design advisor or 
the Design Review Committee 
for demonstrating enhanced 
architecture that minimizes the 
impact of the garage 
Minimum lot depth 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross acre) 
5.0 
5.5; 6.5 with bonus 
Minimum perimeter building setb
acks 
Front: 15'; 
Rear: 15' (1-story), 20' (2-story); 
Side: 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Street(2) (front, rear or side): 15' 
(in addition to landscape 
setback); 
Property line (rear): 15' (1-story), 
20' (2-story); 
Property line (side): 10' (1-
story), 15' (2-story) 
Common 
landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter streets(2) 
None 
15' average, 10' minimum(Does 
not apply to lots fronting onto 
perimeter streets) 
Minimum interior 
building setbacks 
Front: 10'; rear: 10'; combined 
front and rear: 35', street side: 
10'; sides: 13' total (3' minimum, 
unless 0') 
Front: 10'; rear: none 
(established by Building Code); 
street side: 10'; sides: none 
(established by Building Code) 
Minimum building separation 
10' 
None 
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Table 613.A 
R1-6 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum garage setback 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
Maximum garage width 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' (except that 3 
stories not exceeding 30' are 
permitted when approved by the 
design advisor for demonstrating 
enhanced architecture) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached(3) 
Single-family detached(3) 
Required review 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Street standards 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Landscape standards 
 
Perimeter common: trees 
spaced a maximum of 20' to 30' 
on center (based on species) or 
in equivalent groupings, and 5 
shrubs per tree. 
DRAFT

(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) For single-family detached development built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998, refer to the 
development standards of Table 613.B. 
 
 
 
 
Table 613.B 
R1-6 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
Subdivision 
Average Lot 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot 
dimensions (width and 
depth) 
60' width, 94' depth 
(Minimum area 6,000 
sq. ft.) 
40' width, 60' depth 
None 
Dwelling unit density 
(units/gross acre) 
5.30 
5.30 
5.54; 6.34 with bonus 
Perimeter standards 
None 
25' front or rear 10' 
side 
20' adjacent to a public 
street(2); this area is to be in 
common ownership unless 
lots front on the perimeter 
public street; 15' adjacent 
to property line 
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Table 613.B 
R1-6 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
Subdivision 
Average Lot 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Building setbacks 
20' front, 25' rear, 10' 
and 3' side 
10' front, 35' front 
plus rear 
10' front 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' for first 
150'; 1' in 5' increase to 48' 
high and 4 stories 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for an 
ADU and/or attached 
shade structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 
10% for an ADU and/or 
attached shade structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family 
detached(3) and duplex 
Single-family 
attached plus (a) 
Multi-family plus (b) 
Required review 
Subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Development review per 
Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street required 
Public street 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) The only single-family detached developments that the standards of the table apply to are ones 
built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998. 
 
ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
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TABLE 613.1   R1-6 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
60 FEET 
NONE. 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
94 FEET 
NONE. 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
5.5 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
5.5 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
6.5 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
5.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
5.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
6.5 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  20 FEET 
REAR: 25 FEET 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  10 FEET 
AND 3 FEET 
FRONT:  10 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS 
FRONT: 18 FEET 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING 
SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
PERIMETER STREET: 20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 FEET 
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TABLE 613.1   R1-6 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(9)  
PERIMETER 
STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE ON LOTS 
WHICH FRONT ON A PERIMETER 
STREET.  MAY BE PROVIDED AS 
PART OF THE REQUIRED 
BUILDING SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
3 STORIES AND 30 FEET 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
50%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 60% 
60% TOTAL FOR DEVELOPMENT 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE. 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET 
FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER 
APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 
507 TAB A 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, CITY 
CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW: SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H 
 
SECTION 9: That Chapter 6, Section 614 (R-2 Multifamily Residence District), is 
amended to read as follows: 
Section 614.  R-2 Multi-Family Residence District. 
Section 614. R-2 Multifamily MULTI-FAMILY Residence District 
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A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the multi-family residence districts is to provide for 
alternate living styles including rental, condominiums and single ownership of 
land with multiple units thereon or single or attached townhomes. 
The density ranges offered are intended to allow for a greater interaction of 
residents with at least the opportunity for less individual maintenance, unit cost, 
and size as compared with a conventional single-family residence. 
The TWO design DEVELOPMENT options, of average lot subdivision, 
STANDARD and planned residential DEVELOPMENT, and single-family 
attached development are intended to provide flexibility as to unit placement, 
variable yard requirements, more reasonable and practical use of open spaces, 
staggered height limits up to three and four stories and more standardized 
parking and street improvement requirements. Bonus provisions are intended to 
facilitate and enhance the utilization of smaller infill parcels as well as unusual 
and irregular parcels throughout the City. 
Along with the freedom that the multi-family district offers are certain 
responsibilities which must be met for project residents, but more importantly for 
the overall adjacent neighborhood. These are expressed in terms of standards 
and performance criteria. The standards internal to a project are intended to 
increase livability with amenities including landscaping, recreational facilities and 
project design. On the other hand the exterior standards provide a better fit, [and] 
better the project and the neighborhood environs. Criteria relating to setbacks, 
screening and landscaping are intended to reduce noise, maintain privacy and 
minimize psychological feelings to a change in development character and avoid 
any adverse effect on property values. 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used in 
the R-2 district. The definitions of terms used in these standards are found in 
Section 608.I. The single-family infill development option must meet Section 
608.F.6 requirements. REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, 
FOR PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
 
DRAFT

Table 614.A 
R-2 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot width 
55' minimum 
45' minimum (unless approved 
by either the design advisor or 
the Design Review Committee 
for demonstrating enhanced 
architecture that minimizes the 
impact of the garage 
Minimum lot depth 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross acre) 
5.0 
6.5; 12 with bonus 
Minimum perimeter building setb
acks 
Front: 15'; 
Rear: 15' (1-story), 20' (2-story); 
Side: 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Street(2) (front, rear or side): 15' 
(in addition to landscape 
setback); 
Property line (rear): 15' (1-story), 
20' (2-story); 
Property line (side): 10' (1-
story), 15' (2-story) 
Common 
landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter streets(2) 
None 
15' average, 10' minimum (Does 
not apply to lots fronting onto 
perimeter streets) 
Minimum interior 
building setbacks 
Front: 10'; rear: 10'; combined 
front and rear: 35', street side: 
10'; sides: 13' total (3' minimum, 
unless 0') 
Front: 10'; rear: none 
(established by Building Code); 
street side: 10'; sides: none 
(established by Building Code) 
Minimum building separation 
10' 
None 
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Table 614.A 
R-2 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum garage setback 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
Maximum garage width 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' (except that 3 
stories not exceeding 30' are 
permitted when approved by the 
design advisor for demonstrating 
enhanced architecture) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached(3) 
Single-family detached(3) 
Required review 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Street standards 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Landscape standards 
 
Perimeter common: trees 
spaced a maximum of 20' to 30' 
on center (based on species) or 
in equivalent groupings, and 5 
shrubs per tree. 
DRAFT

(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) For single-family detached development built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998, refer to the 
development standards of Table 614.B. 
 
 
 
 
Table 614.B 
R-2 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Minimum lot 
dimensions (width 
and depth) 
60' width, 94' 
depth (Minimum 
area 6,000 sq. ft.) 
40' width, 60' 
depth 
None 
Development site: 
none. Individual 
dwelling lot: 20'. 
Dwelling unit 
density 
(units/gross acre) 
10.0 
10.0 
10.50; 12.00 with 
bonus 
10.50; 12.00 with 
bonus 
DRAFT

Table 614.B 
R-2 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Perimeter 
standards 
None 
25' front or rear 
10' side 
20' adjacent to a 
public street(2); 
this area is to be 
in common 
ownership unless 
lots front on the 
perimeter public 
street; 15' 
adjacent to 
property line 
10' for units 
fronting street 
rights-of-way; 15' 
for units siding 
street rights-of-
way. This area is 
to be in common 
ownership or 
management. 10' 
adjacent to 
property line 
Building setbacks 
20' front, 25' rear, 
10' and 3' side 
10' front, 35' front 
plus rear 
10' front 
Individual unit lot: 
none 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' 
for first 150'; 1' in 
5' increase to 48' 
high and 4 stories 
3 stories or 40' for 
first 150'; 1' in 1' 
increase to 48' 
height, 4-story 
maximum(5) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
100% for each 
individual lot. 50% 
for other parcels 
or tracts with 
accessory 
structures 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
DRAFT

Table 614.B 
R-2 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Allowed 
development 
Single-family 
detached(3) and 
duplex 
Single-family 
attached plus (a) 
Multi-family plus 
(b) 
Single-family 
attached and 
single-family 
detached (per the 
provisions of 
Section 608.F.6 
only) 
Required review 
Subdivision to 
create 4 or more 
lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street 
required 
Public street 
Public street or 
private 
accessway(1) 
Development site: 
public street, 
public alley, or 
private 
accessway. 
Individual unit lot: 
private 
accessway, or 
private drive(1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) The only single-family detached developments that the standards of the table apply to are ones 
built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998. 
 
(4) The single-family infill development option must comply with the additional development 
regulations provided in Section 608.F.6. 
 
DRAFT

(5) There shall be a 15-foot maximum height within ten feet of a single-family zoned district, which 
height may be increased one foot for each additional one foot of building setback to the maximum 
permitted height. 
 
 
ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
 
 
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TABLE 614.1   R-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
60 FEET 
NONE 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
94 FEET 
NONE 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
10.0 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
10.5 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
12.0 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
10.0 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
10.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
12.0 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  20 FEET 
REAR: 25 FEET 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  10 FEET 
AND 3 FEET 
FRONT:  10 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS. 
18 FEET FRONT OR STREET 
SIDE 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
PERIMETER STREET:  20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 
FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE ON 
LOTS WHICH FRONT ON A 
PERIMETER STREET.  MAY BE 
PROVIDED AS PART OF THE 
REQUIRED BUILDING SETBACK. 
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TABLE 614.1   R-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET** 
3 STORIES AND 30 FEET FOR 
FIRST 150 FEET FROM 
DEVELOPMENT PERIMETER; 
ONE FOOT HEIGHT INCREASE 
FOR EACH FIVE FEET IN 
SETBACK INCREASE TO 
MAXIMUM 4 STORIES AND 48 
FEET HIGH** 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
50%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 60% 
60% TOTAL FOR 
DEVELOPMENT 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 
507 TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 
703.B 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 703.B 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H; 
SFI SUBDIVISIONS:  SECTION 
608.I 
 
** THERE SHALL BE A 15-FOOT MAXIMUM HEIGHT WITHIN TEN FEET OF A SINGLE-FAMILY 
ZONED DISTRICT, WHICH HEIGHT MAY BE INCREASED ONE FOOT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 
ONE FOOT OF BUILDING SETBACK TO THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT. 
 
 
SECTION 10: That Chapter 6, Section 615 (R-3 Multifamily Residence District), 
is amended to read as follows: 
Section 615.  R-3 Multi-Family Residence District. 
Section 615. R-3 Multifamily MULTI-FAMILY Residence District 
DRAFT

A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the multi-family residence districts is to provide for 
alternate living styles including rental, condominiums and single ownership of 
land with multiple units thereon or single or attached townhomes. 
The density ranges offered are intended to allow for a greater interaction of 
residents with at least the opportunity for less individual maintenance, unit cost, 
and size as compared with a conventional single-family residence. 
The TWO design DEVELOPMENT options, of average lot subdivision, 
STANDARD and planned residential DEVELOPMENT, and single-family 
attached development are intended to provide flexibility as to unit placement, 
variable yard requirements, more reasonable and practical use of open spaces, 
staggered height limits up to three and four stories and more standardized 
parking and street improvement requirements. Bonus provisions are intended to 
facilitate and enhance the utilization of smaller infill parcels as well as unusual 
and irregular parcels throughout the City. 
Along with the freedom that the multi-family district offers are certain 
responsibilities which must be met for project residents, but more importantly for 
the overall adjacent neighborhood. These are expressed in terms of standards 
and performance criteria. The standards internal to a project are intended to 
increase livability with amenities including landscaping, recreational facilities and 
project design. On the other hand the exterior standards provide a better fit, [and] 
better the project and the neighborhood environs. Criteria relating to setbacks, 
screening and landscaping are intended to reduce noise, maintain privacy and 
minimize psychological feelings to a change in development character and avoid 
any adverse effect on property values. 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used in 
the R-3 district. The definitions of terms used in these standards are found in 
Section 608.I. The single-family infill development option must meet Section 
608.F.6 requirements. REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, 
FOR PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
 
DRAFT

Table 615.A 
R-3 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot width 
55' minimum 
45' minimum (unless approved 
by either the design advisor or 
the Design Review Committee 
for demonstrating enhanced 
architecture that minimizes the 
impact of the garage 
Minimum lot depth 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross acre) 
5.0 
6.5; 12 with bonus 
Minimum perimeter building setb
acks 
Front: 15'; 
Rear: 15' (1-story), 20' (2-story); 
Side: 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Street(2) (front, rear or side): 15' 
(in addition to landscape 
setback); 
Property line (rear): 15' (1-story), 
20' (2-story); 
Property line (side): 10' (1-
story), 15' (2-story) 
Common 
landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter streets(2) 
None 
15' average, 10' minimum (Does 
not apply to lots fronting onto 
perimeter streets) 
Minimum interior 
building setbacks 
Front: 10'; rear: 10'; combined 
front and rear: 35', street side: 
10'; sides: 13' total (3' minimum, 
unless 0') 
Front: 10'; rear: none 
(established by Building Code); 
street side: 10'; sides: none 
(established by Building Code) 
Minimum building separation 
10' 
None 
DRAFT

Table 615.A 
R-3 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum garage setback 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
Maximum garage width 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' (except that 3 
stories not exceeding 30' are 
permitted when approved by the 
design advisor for demonstrating 
enhanced architecture) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached(3) 
Single-family detached(3) 
Required review 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Street standards 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Landscape standards 
 
Perimeter common: trees 
spaced a maximum of 20' to 30' 
on center (based on species) or 
in equivalent groupings, and 5 
shrubs per tree. 
DRAFT

(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) For single-family detached development built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998, refer to the 
development standards of Table 615.B. 
 
 
 
 
Table 615.B 
R-3 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Minimum lot 
dimensions (width 
and depth) 
60' width, 94' 
depth (Minimum 
area 6,000 sq. ft.) 
40' width, 60' 
depth 
None 
Development site: 
none. Individual 
dwelling lot: 20'. 
Dwelling unit 
density 
(units/gross acre) 
14.5 
14.5 
15.23; 17.40 with 
bonus 
15.23; 17.40 with 
bonus 
DRAFT

Table 615.B 
R-3 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Perimeter 
standards 
None 
20' front, 15' rear, 
10' side 
20' adjacent to a 
public street; this 
area is to be in 
common 
ownership unless 
lots front on the 
perimeter public 
street(2); 15' 
adjacent to 
property line 
10' for units 
fronting street 
rights-of-way; 15' 
for units siding 
street rights-of-
way. This area is 
to be in common 
ownership or 
management. 10' 
adjacent to 
property line 
Building setbacks 
25' front, 15' rear, 
10' and 3' side 
10' front, 30' front 
plus rear 
10' front 
Individual unit lot: 
none 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30'(5) 
2 stories and 30'(5) 
2 stories and 30' 
for first 150'; 1' in 
5' increase to 48' 
height, 4-story 
maximum(5) 
3 stories or 40' for 
first 150'; 1' in 1' 
increase to 48' 
height, 4-story 
maximum(5) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
100% for each 
individual lot. 50% 
for other parcels 
or tracts with 
accessory 
structures 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Allowed 
development 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
attached and 
single-family 
detached (per the 
provisions of 
Section 608.F.6 
only) 
DRAFT

Table 615.B 
R-3 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Required review 
Subdivision to 
create 4 or more 
lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street 
required 
Public street 
Public street or 
private 
accessway(1) 
Development site: 
public street, 
public alley, or 
private 
accessway. 
Individual unit lot: 
private 
accessway, or 
private drive(1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) The only single-family detached developments that the standards of the table apply to are ones 
built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998. 
 
(4) The single-family infill development option must comply with the additional development 
regulations provided in Section 608.F.6. 
 
(5) There shall be a 15-foot maximum height within ten feet of a single-family zoned district, which 
height may be increased one foot for each additional one foot of building setback to the maximum 
permitted height. 
 
DRAFT

ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
 
 
TABLE 615.1   R-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
60 FEET 
NONE 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
94 FEET 
NONE 
DRAFT

TABLE 615.1   R-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
14.5 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
15.5 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
17.5 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
14.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
15.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
17.5 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  25 FEET 
REAR: 15 FEET 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  10 FEET 
AND 3 FEET 
FRONT:  10 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS. 
FRONT: 18 FEET 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
PERIMETER STREET:  20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 
FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE ON 
LOTS WHICH FRONT ON A 
PERIMETER STREET.  MAY BE 
PROVIDED AS PART OF THE 
REQUIRED BUILDING SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET** 
3 STORIES AND 30 FEET FOR 
FIRST 150 FEET FROM 
DEVELOPMENT PERIMETER; 
ONE FOOT HEIGHT INCREASE 
FOR EACH FIVE FEET IN 
SETBACK INCREASE TO 
MAXIMUM 4 STORIES AND 48 
FEET HIGH** 
DRAFT

TABLE 615.1   R-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
50%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 60% 
60% TOTAL FOR 
DEVELOPMENT 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 
507 TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 
703.B 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 703.B 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H; 
SFI SUBDIVISIONS:  SECTION 
608.I 
 
** THERE SHALL BE A 15-FOOT MAXIMUM HEIGHT WITHIN TEN FEET OF A SINGLE-FAMILY 
ZONED DISTRICT, WHICH HEIGHT MAY BE INCREASED ONE FOOT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 
ONE FOOT OF BUILDING SETBACK TO THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT. 
 
 
SECTION 11: That Chapter 6, Section 616 (R-3A Multifamily Residence District), 
is amended to read as follows: 
Section 616.  R-3A Multi-Family Residence District. 
Section 616. R-3A Multifamily MULTI-FAMILY Residence District 
 
DRAFT

A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the multi-family residence districts is to provide for 
alternate living styles including rental, condominiums and single ownership of 
land with multiple units thereon or single or attached townhomes. 
The density ranges offered are intended to allow for a greater interaction of 
residents with at least the opportunity for less individual maintenance, unit cost, 
and size as compared with a conventional single-family residence. 
The TWO design DEVELOPMENT options, of average lot subdivision, 
STANDARD and planned residential DEVELOPMENT, and single-family 
attached development are intended to provide flexibility as to unit placement, 
variable yard requirements, more reasonable and practical use of open spaces, 
staggered height limits up to three and four stories and more standardized 
parking and street improvement requirements. Bonus provisions are intended to 
facilitate and enhance the utilization of smaller infill parcels as well as unusual 
and irregular parcels throughout the City. 
Along with the freedom that the multi-family district offers are certain 
responsibilities which must be met for project residents, but more importantly for 
the overall adjacent neighborhood. These are expressed in terms of standards 
and performance criteria. The standards internal to a project are intended to 
increase livability with amenities including landscaping, recreational facilities and 
project design. On the other hand the exterior standards provide a better fit, [and] 
better the project and the neighborhood environs. Criteria relating to setbacks, 
screening and landscaping are intended to reduce noise, maintain privacy and 
minimize psychological feelings to a change in development character and avoid 
any adverse effect on property values. 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used in 
the R-3A district. The definitions of terms used in these standards are found in 
Section 608.I. The single-family infill development option must meet Section 
608.F.6 requirements. REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, 
FOR PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
 
DRAFT

Table 616.A 
R-3A Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot width 
55' minimum 
45' minimum (unless approved 
by either the design advisor or 
the Design Review Committee 
for demonstrating enhanced 
architecture that minimizes the 
impact of the garage 
Minimum lot depth 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross acre) 
5.0 
6.5; 12 with bonus 
Minimum perimeter building setb
acks 
Front: 15'; 
Rear: 15' (1-story), 20' (2-story); 
Side: 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Street(2) (front, rear or side): 15' 
(in addition to landscape 
setback); 
Property line (rear): 15' (1-story), 
20' (2-story); 
Property line (side): 10' (1-
story), 15' (2-story) 
Common 
landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter streets(2) 
None 
15' average, 10' minimum (Does 
not apply to lots fronting onto 
perimeter streets) 
Minimum interior 
building setbacks 
Front: 10'; rear: 10'; combined 
front and rear: 35', street side: 
10'; sides: 13' total (3' minimum, 
unless 0') 
Front: 10'; rear: none 
(established by Building Code); 
street side: 10'; sides: none 
(established by Building Code) 
Minimum building separation 
10' 
None 
DRAFT

Table 616.A 
R-3A Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum garage setback 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
Maximum garage width 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' (except that 3 
stories not exceeding 30' are 
permitted when approved by the 
design advisor for demonstrating 
enhanced architecture) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached(3) 
Single-family detached(3) 
Required review 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Street standards 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Landscape standards 
 
Perimeter common: trees 
spaced a maximum of 20' to 30' 
on center (based on species) or 
in equivalent groupings, and 5 
shrubs per tree. 
DRAFT

(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) For single-family detached development built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998, refer to the 
development standards of Table 616.B. 
 
 
 
 
Table 616.B 
R-3A Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Minimum lot 
dimensions (width 
and depth) 
60' width, 94' 
depth (Minimum 
area 6,000 sq. ft.) 
40' width, 60' 
depth 
None 
Development site: 
none. Individual 
dwelling lot: 20'. 
Dwelling unit 
density 
(units/gross acre) 
22 
22 
23.1; 26.4 with 
bonus 
23.1; 26.4 with 
bonus 
DRAFT

Table 616.B 
R-3A Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Perimeter 
standards 
None 
20' front, 15' rear, 
10' side 
20' adjacent to a 
public street; this 
area is to be in 
common 
ownership unless 
lots front on the 
perimeter public 
street(2); 15' 
adjacent to 
property line 
10' for units 
fronting street 
rights-of-way; 15' 
for units siding 
street rights-of-
way. This area is 
to be in common 
ownership or 
management. 10' 
adjacent to 
property line 
Building setbacks 
25' front, 15' rear, 
10' and 3' side 
10' front, 30' front 
plus rear 
10' front 
Individual unit lot: 
none 
Maximum height 
3 stories or 40'(5) 
3 stories or 40'(5) 
3 stories or 40' for 
first 150'; 1' in 5' 
increase to 48' 
height, 4-story 
maximum(5) 
3 stories or 40' for 
first 150'; 1' in 1' 
increase to 48' 
height, 4-story 
maximum(5) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
100% for each 
individual lot. 50% 
for other parcels 
or tracts with 
accessory 
structures 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Allowed 
development 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
attached and 
single-family 
detached (per the 
provisions of 
Section 608.F.6 
only) 
DRAFT

Table 616.B 
R-3A Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Required review 
Subdivision to 
create 4 or more 
lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street 
required 
Public street 
Public street or 
private 
accessway(1) 
Development site: 
public street, 
public alley, or 
private 
accessway. 
Individual unit lot: 
private 
accessway, or 
private drive(1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) The only single-family detached developments that the standards of the table apply to are ones 
built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998. 
 
(4) The single-family infill development option must comply with the additional development 
regulations provided in Section 608.F.6. 
 
(5) There shall be a 15-foot maximum height within ten feet of a single-family zoned district, which 
height may be increased one foot for each additional one foot of building setback to the maximum 
permitted height. 
 
DRAFT

ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
 
 
TABLE 616.1   R-3A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
60 FEET 
NONE 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
94 FEET 
NONE 
DRAFT

TABLE 616.1   R-3A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
22.0 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
23.0 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
26.5 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
22.0 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
23.0 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
26.5 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  25 FEET 
REAR: 15 FEET 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  10 FEET 
AND 3 FEET 
FRONT:  10 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS 
FRONT: 18 FEET 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
PERIMETER STREET: 20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 
FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE ON 
LOTS WHICH FRONT ON A 
PERIMETER STREET.  MAY BE 
PROVIDED AS PART OF THE 
REQUIRED BUILDING SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
2 STORIES AND 30 FEET** 
3 STORIES AND 40 FEET FOR 
FIRST 150 FEET FROM 
DEVELOPMENT PERIMETER; 
ONE FOOT HEIGHT INCREASE 
FOR EACH FIVE FEET IN 
SETBACK INCREASE TO 
MAXIMUM 4 STORIES AND 48 
FEET HIGH** 
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TABLE 616.1   R-3A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
50%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 60% 
60% TOTAL FOR 
DEVELOPMENT 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 
507 TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 
703.B 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 703.B 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H; 
SFI SUBDIVISIONS:  SECTION 
608.I 
 
** THERE SHALL BE A 15-FOOT MAXIMUM HEIGHT WITHIN TEN FEET OF A SINGLE-FAMILY 
ZONED DISTRICT, WHICH HEIGHT MAY BE INCREASED ONE FOOT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 
ONE FOOT OF BUILDING SETBACK TO THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT. 
 
SECTION 12: That Chapter 6, Section 617 (R-4 Multifamily Residence District), 
is amended to read as follows: 
Section 617.  R-4 Multi-Family Residence District. 
Section 617. R-4 Multifamily MULTI-FAMILY Residence District 
 
DRAFT

A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the multi-family residence districts is to provide for 
alternate living styles including rental, condominiums and single ownership of 
land with multiple units thereon or single or attached townhomes. 
The density ranges offered are intended to allow for a greater interaction of 
residents with at least the opportunity for less individual maintenance, unit cost, 
and size as compared with a conventional single-family residence. 
The TWO design DEVELOPMENT options, of average lot subdivision, 
STANDARD and planned residential DEVELOPMENT, and single-family 
attached development are intended to provide flexibility as to unit placement, 
variable yard requirements, more reasonable and practical use of open spaces, 
staggered height limits up to three and four stories and more standardized 
parking and street improvement requirements. Bonus provisions are intended to 
facilitate and enhance the utilization of smaller infill parcels as well as unusual 
and irregular parcels throughout the City. 
Along with the freedom that the multi-family district offers are certain 
responsibilities which must be met for project residents, but more importantly for 
the overall adjacent neighborhood. These are expressed in terms of standards 
and performance criteria. The standards internal to a project are intended to 
increase livability with amenities including landscaping, recreational facilities and 
project design. On the other hand the exterior standards provide a better fit, [and] 
better the project and the neighborhood environs. Criteria relating to setbacks, 
screening and landscaping are intended to reduce noise, maintain privacy and 
minimize psychological feelings to a change in development character and avoid 
any adverse effect on property values. 
B. 
District Regulations. The following tables establishES standards to be used in 
the R-4 district. The definitions of terms used in these standards are found in 
Section 608.I. The single-family infill development option must meet Section 
608.F.6 requirements. REFER TO SECTION 608, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, 
FOR PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
 
DRAFT

Table 617.A 
R-4 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot width 
55' minimum 
45' minimum (unless approved 
by either the design advisor or 
the Design Review Committee 
for demonstrating enhanced 
architecture that minimizes the 
impact of the garage 
Minimum lot depth 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross acre) 
5.0 
6.5; 12 with bonus 
Minimum perimeter building setb
acks 
Front: 15'; 
Rear: 15' (1-story), 20' (2-story); 
Side: 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Street(2) (front, rear or side): 15' 
(in addition to landscape 
setback); 
Property line (rear): 15' (1-story), 
20' (2-story); 
Property line (side): 10' (1-
story), 15' (2-story) 
Common 
landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter streets(2) 
None 
15' average, 10' minimum (Does 
not apply to lots fronting onto 
perimeter streets) 
Minimum interior 
building setbacks 
Front: 10'; rear: 10'; combined 
front and rear: 35', street side: 
10'; sides: 13' total (3' minimum, 
unless 0') 
Front: 10'; rear: none 
(established by Building Code); 
street side: 10'; sides: none 
(established by Building Code) 
Minimum building separation 
10' 
None 
DRAFT

Table 617.A 
R-4 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum garage setback 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
Maximum garage width 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' (except that 3 
stories not exceeding 30' are 
permitted when approved by the 
design advisor for demonstrating 
enhanced architecture) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached(3) 
Single-family detached(3) 
Required review 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Street standards 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Landscape standards 
 
Perimeter common: trees 
spaced a maximum of 20' to 30' 
on center (based on species) or 
in equivalent groupings, and 5 
shrubs per tree. 
DRAFT

(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) For single-family detached development built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998, refer to the 
development standards of Table 617.B. 
 
 
 
 
Table 617.B 
R-4 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Minimum lot 
dimensions (width 
and depth) 
60' width, 94' 
depth (Minimum 
area 6,000 sq. ft.) 
40' width, 60' 
depth 
None 
Development site: 
none. Individual 
dwelling lot: 20'. 
Dwelling unit 
density 
(units/gross acre) 
29.0 
29.0 
30.45; 34.80 with 
bonus 
30.45; 34.80 with 
bonus 
DRAFT

Table 617.B 
R-4 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Perimeter 
standards 
None 
20' front, 15' rear, 
10' side 
20' adjacent to a 
public street; this 
area is to be in 
common 
ownership unless 
lots front on the 
perimeter public 
street(2); 15' 
adjacent to 
property line 
10' for units 
fronting street 
rights-of-way; 15' 
for units siding 
street rights-of-
way. This area is 
to be in common 
ownership or 
management. 10' 
adjacent to 
property line 
Building setbacks 
20' front, 15' rear, 
10' and 3' side 
10' front, 30' front 
plus rear 
10' front 
Individual unit lot: 
none 
Maximum height 
3 stories or 40'(5) 
3 stories or 40'(5) 
3 stories or 40' for 
first 150'; 1' in 5' 
increase to 48' 
height, 4-story 
maximum(5) 
3 stories or 40' for 
first 150'; 1' in 1' 
increase to 48' 
height, 4-story 
maximum(5) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
100% for each 
individual lot. 50% 
for other parcels 
or tracts with 
accessory 
structures 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Allowed 
development 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
detached(3), 
single-family 
attached and 
multi-family 
Single-family 
attached and 
single-family 
detached (per the 
provisions of 
Section 608.F.6 
only) 
DRAFT

Table 617.B 
R-4 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Required review 
Subdivision to 
create 4 or more 
lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Street standards 
Public street 
required 
Public street 
Public street or 
private 
accessway(1) 
Development site: 
public street, 
public alley, or 
private 
accessway. 
Individual unit lot: 
private 
accessway, or 
private drive(1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) The only single-family detached developments that the standards of the table apply to are ones 
built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998. 
 
(4) The single-family infill development option must comply with the additional development 
regulations provided in Section 608.F.6. 
 
(5) There shall be a 15-foot maximum height within ten feet of a single-family zoned district, which 
height may be increased one foot for each additional one foot of building setback to the maximum 
permitted height. 
 
DRAFT

ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
 
 
TABLE 617.1   R-4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
60 FEET 
NONE 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
94 FEET 
NONE 
DRAFT

TABLE 617.1   R-4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
29.0 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
30.0 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
35.0 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
29.0 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
30.0 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
35.0 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  20 FEET 
REAR: 15 FEET 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  10 FEET 
AND 3 FEET 
FRONT:  10 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS. 
FRONT: 18 FEET 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
PERIMETER STREET:  20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 
FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE ON 
LOTS  WHICH FRONT ON A 
PERIMETER STREET.  MAY BE 
PROVIDED AS PART OF THE 
REQUIRED BUILDING SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
3 STORIES AND 40 FEET** 
3 STORIES AND 40 FEET FOR 
FIRST 150 FEET FROM 
DEVELOPMENT PERIMETER; 
ONE FOOT HEIGHT INCREASE 
FOR EACH FIVE FEET IN 
SETBACK INCREASE TO 
MAXIMUM 4 STORIES AND 48 
FEET HIGH** 
DRAFT

TABLE 617.1   R-4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
50%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 60% 
60% TOTAL FOR 
DEVELOPMENT 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
(13) 
STREET FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 
507 TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 
703.B 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 703.B 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H; 
SFI SUBDIVISIONS:  SECTION 
608.I 
 
** THERE SHALL BE A 15-FOOT MAXIMUM HEIGHT WITHIN TEN FEET OF A SINGLE-FAMILY 
ZONED DISTRICT, WHICH HEIGHT MAY BE INCREASED ONE FOOT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 
ONE FOOT OF BUILDING SETBACK TO THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT. 
 
SECTION 13: That Chapter 6, Section 618 (R-5 Multifamily Residence District), 
is amended to read as follows: 
Section 618.  R-5 Multi-Family Residence District. 
Section 618. R-5 Multi-Family Residence District—Restricted Commercial 
 
DRAFT

A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the multi-family residence districts is to provide for 
alternate living styles including rental, condominiums and single ownership of 
land with multiple units thereon or single or attached townhomes. 
The density ranges offered are intended to allow for a greater interaction of 
residents with at least the opportunity for less individual maintenance, unit cost, 
and size as compared with a conventional single-family residence. 
The TWO design DEVELOPMENT options, of average lot subdivision, 
STANDARD and planned residential DEVELOPMENT, and single-family 
attached development are intended to provide flexibility as to unit placement, 
variable yard requirements, more reasonable and practical use of open spaces, 
staggered height limits up to three and four stories and more standardized 
parking and street improvement requirements. Bonus provisions are intended to 
facilitate and enhance the utilization of smaller infill parcels as well as unusual 
and irregular parcels throughout the City. 
Along with the freedom that the multi-family district offers are certain 
responsibilities which must be met for project residents, but more importantly for 
the overall adjacent neighborhood. These are expressed in terms of standards 
and performance criteria. The standards internal to a project are intended to 
increase livability with amenities including landscaping, recreational facilities and 
project design. On the other hand the exterior standards provide a better fit, [and] 
better the project and the neighborhood environs. Criteria relating to setbacks, 
screening and landscaping are intended to reduce noise, maintain privacy and 
minimize psychological feelings to a change in development character and avoid 
any adverse effect on property values. 
B. 
District Regulations—Residential Uses. The following tables establishES 
standards to be used in the R-5 district. The definitions of terms used in these 
standards are found in Section 608.I. The single-family infill development option 
must meet Section 608.F.6 requirements. REFER TO SECTION 608, 
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, FOR PERMITTED USES AND ADDITIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 
 
DRAFT

Table 618.A 
R-5 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum lot width 
55' minimum 
45' minimum (unless approved 
by either the design advisor or 
the Design Review Committee 
for demonstrating enhanced 
architecture that minimizes the 
impact of the garage 
Minimum lot depth 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
None, except 110' adjacent to 
freeway or arterial 
Dwelling 
unit density (units/gross acre) 
5.0 
6.5; 12 with bonus 
Minimum perimeter building setb
acks 
Front: 15'; 
Rear: 15' (1-story), 20' (2-story); 
Side: 10' (1-story), 15' (2-story) 
Street(2) (front, rear or side): 15' 
(in addition to landscape 
setback); 
Property line (rear): 15' (1-story), 
20' (2-story); 
Property line (side): 10' (1-
story), 15' (2-story) 
Common 
landscaped setback adjacent to 
perimeter streets(2) 
None 
15' average, 10' minimum (Does 
not apply to lots fronting onto 
perimeter streets) 
Minimum interior 
building setbacks 
Front: 10'; rear: 10'; combined 
front and rear: 35', street side: 
10'; sides: 13' total (3' minimum, 
unless 0') 
Front: 10'; rear: none 
(established by Building Code); 
street side: 10'; sides: none 
(established by Building Code) 
Minimum building separation 
10' 
None 
DRAFT

Table 618.A 
R-5 Development Options 
Single-Family Detached Development(3) 
Standards 
Conventional 
Planned Residential 
Development 
Minimum garage setback 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
18' from back of sidewalk for 
front-loaded garages, 10' from 
property line for side-loaded 
garages 
Maximum garage width 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
For lots <60': 2 car widths, for 
lots ≥60' to 70': 3 car widths, for 
lots >70': no maximum 
Maximum height 
2 stories and 30' 
2 stories and 30' (except that 3 
stories not exceeding 30' are 
permitted when approved by the 
design advisor for demonstrating 
enhanced architecture) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
Common areas 
None 
Minimum 5% of gross area 
Allowed development 
Single-family detached(3) 
Single-family detached(3) 
Required review 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Development review per Section 
507, and subdivision to create 4 
or more lots 
Street standards 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Public street or private 
accessway(1) 
Landscape standards 
 
Perimeter common: trees 
spaced a maximum of 20' to 30' 
on center (based on species) or 
in equivalent groupings, and 5 
shrubs per tree. 
DRAFT

(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) For single-family detached development built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998, refer to the 
development standards of Table 618.B. 
 
 
 
 
Table 618.B 
R-5 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Minimum lot 
dimensions (width 
and depth) 
60' width, 94' 
depth (Minimum 
area 6,000 sq. ft.) 
40' width, 60' 
depth 
None 
Development site: 
none. Individual 
dwelling lot: 20'. 
Dwelling unit 
density 
(units/gross acre) 
43.5 
43.5 
45.68;52.20 with 
bonus 
45.68;52.20 with 
bonus 
DRAFT

Table 618.B 
R-5 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Perimeter 
standards 
None 
20' front, 15' rear, 
10' side 
20' adjacent to a 
public street; this 
area is to be in 
common 
ownership unless 
lots front on the 
perimeter public 
street(2); 15' 
adjacent to 
property line 
10' for units 
fronting street 
rights-of-way; 15' 
for units siding 
street rights-of-
way. This area is 
to be in common 
ownership or 
management. 10' 
adjacent to 
property line 
Building setbacks 
20' front, 15' rear, 
10' and 3' side 
10' front, 30' front 
plus rear 
10' front 
Individual unit lot: 
none 
Maximum height 
4 stories or 48'(5) 
4 stories or 48'(5) 
4 stories or 48'(5) 
4 stories or 48'(5) 
Lot coverage 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
50%, plus an 
additional 10% for 
an ADU and/or 
attached shade 
structures 
Total: 60% 
100% for each 
individual lot. 50% 
for other parcels 
or tracts with 
accessory 
structures 
Common areas 
None 
None 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Minimum 5% of 
gross area 
Allowed 
development 
Single-family 
detached, single-
family attached 
and multi-family 
Single-family 
detached, single-
family attached 
and multi-family 
Single-family 
detached, single-
family attached 
and multi-family 
Single-family 
attached and 
single-family 
detached (per the 
provisions of 
Section 608.F.6 
only) 
Required review 
Subdivision to 
create 4 or more 
lots 
Subdivision with 
building setbacks 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
Development 
review per 
Section 507 
DRAFT

Table 618.B 
R-5 Development Options 
Single-Family Attached and Multi-Family Development, and 
Single-Family Detached Development (Subdivided Prior to May 1, 1998) 
Standards 
(a) 
Subdivision 
(b) 
Average Lot 
(c) 
Planned 
Residential 
Development 
(d) 
Single-Family 
Infill(4) 
Street standards 
Public street 
required 
Public street 
Public street or 
private 
accessway(1) 
Development site: 
public street, 
public alley, or 
private 
accessway. 
Individual unit lot: 
private 
accessway, or 
private drive(1) 
 
(1) Public streets may be required as a part of subdivision or development review for extensions of 
street patterns, for circulation within neighborhoods, or to continue partial dedications. 
 
(2) For purposes of this section, canal rights-of-way shall be treated the same as public street rights-
of-way. 
 
(3) The only single-family detached developments that the standards of the table apply to are ones 
built or subdivided prior to May 1, 1998. 
 
(4) The single-family infill development option must comply with the additional development 
regulations provided in Section 608.F.6. 
 
(5) There shall be a 15-foot maximum height within ten feet of a single-family zoned district, which 
height may be increased one foot for each additional one foot of building setback to the maximum 
permitted height. 
 
DRAFT

ILLUSTRATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS 
 
 
TABLE 618.1   R-5 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(1) 
LOT WIDTH  
(MINIMUM) 
60 FEET 
NONE 
(2) 
LOT DEPTH 
(MINIMUM) 
94 FEET 
NONE 
DRAFT

TABLE 618.1   R-5 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(3) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
43.5 PDU/AC (GROSS) 
45.5 PDU/AC (GROSS);  
52.5 WITH BONUS 
(4) 
SUBDIVIDED LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
43.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS) 
45.5 LOTS/AC (GROSS);  
52.5 WITH BONUS 
(5) 
INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS  
(MINIMUM) 
FRONT:  20 FEET 
REAR: 15 FEET 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  10 FEET 
AND 3 FEET 
FRONT:  10 FEET 
REAR: NONE 
STREET SIDE:  10 FEET 
INTERIOR SIDES:  NONE 
(6)  
GARAGE 
DOOR/CARPORT 
ENTRY SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS INDIVIDUAL LOT 
SETBACKS 
FRONT: 18 FEET 
(7) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.A 
PER SECTION 701.A.3.B 
(8) 
DEVELOPMENT 
PERIMETER 
BUILDING SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
PERIMETER STREET: 20 FEET. 
OTHER PROPERTY LINE: 15 
FEET 
(9)  
PERIMETER STREET 
LANDSCAPE 
SETBACK  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
15 FEET, EXCEPT NONE ON 
LOTS WHICH FRONT ON A 
PERIMETER STREET.  MAY BE 
PROVIDED AS PART OF THE 
REQUIRED BUILDING SETBACK. 
(10) 
BUILDING HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
4 STORIES AND 48 FEET** 
4 STORIES AND 48 FEET** 
(11) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
50%, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 
10% FOR AN ADU AND/OR 
ATTACHED SHADE 
STRUCTURES 
TOTAL: 60% 
60% TOTAL FOR 
DEVELOPMENT 
(12)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
NONE 
5% OF GROSS AREA 
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TABLE 618.1   R-5 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
STANDARD OPTION 
(B) 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT (PRD) 
(13) 
STREET FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
PUBLIC STREET 
PUBLIC STREET OR PRIVATE 
ACCESSWAY 
(14) 
OTHER APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 
507 TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 
703.B 
SUBDIVISIONS: CHAPTER 32, 
CITY CODE; 
DESIGN REVIEW:  SECTION 507 
TAB A; 
MULTI-FAMILY:  SECTION 703.B 
BONUS:  SECTION 608.H; 
SFI SUBDIVISIONS:  SECTION 
608.I 
 
** THERE SHALL BE A 15-FOOT MAXIMUM HEIGHT WITHIN TEN FEET OF A SINGLE-FAMILY 
ZONED DISTRICT, WHICH HEIGHT MAY BE INCREASED ONE FOOT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ONE 
FOOT OF BUILDING SETBACK TO THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT. 
 
*** 
 
SECTION 14: That Chapter 6, Section 619 (Residential R-4A District—
Multifamily Residence—General), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 619.  R-4A Residential R-4A District—Multifamily Residence—General. 
Section 619. Residential R-4A District—Multifamily MULTI-FAMILY Residence—
General 
*** 
 
A. 
Permitted Uses. Primary uses and accessory uses are permitted as indicated in 
the Residential Districts Land Use Matrix, Section 608.D, plus the following: 
1. 
Hospice, subject to a use permit. 
2. 
Nursing home, subject to a use permit and the following conditions: 
a. 
A maximum lot coverage of 25 percent. 
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b. 
A minimum of 50 square feet of usable outdoor open space per bed 
shall be provided. 
3. 
Single-family infill developments, per the provisions of Section 608.F.6 and 
Table 617.B, R-4 Development Options, column D. 
B. 
Yard, Height and Area Requirements. Except as required by Section 701, the 
following yard, height and area provisions shall be required for this district: 
*** 
8. 
Single-family infill development must comply with all regulations applicable to 
SFI development in the R-4 district except for density, which shall be 
permitted per Section 619.B.1. 
9. 
Off-site manufactured home developments, upon obtaining use permit 
approval, shall comply with the R-4 standards for planned residential 
developments (Table 617.B, column C) except for density, which shall be 
permitted per Section 619.B.1. 
*** 
 
SECTION 15: That Chapter 6, Section 622 (Commercial C-1 District—
Neighborhood Retail) is amended to read as follows: 
Section 622.  Commercial C-1 District—Neighborhood Retail 
 
Section 622. Commercial C-1 District—Neighborhood Retail. 
 
A. 
Purpose. The C-1, Commercial Neighborhood Retail District, is a district of light 
neighborhood type retail and customer service uses designed to be compatible 
with each other and nearby residential districts. 
B.  
Reserved.  
C. B. District Restrictions. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Section, the 
following restrictions shall apply to this district: 
1. 
All commercial uses are restricted to closed buildingS except parking lots 
and liquid fuel pump services. 
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*** 
 
10. 
The sale of used merchandise in connection with the following permitted 
uses when such used merchandise uses a floorspace having a total area of 
no more than five (5) percent of the gross floor area of the establishment: 
*** 
 
g. 
Audio and video rentals and retail sales. 
 
C. 
PERMITTED USES—RESIDENTIAL.   
1. 
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES, BUT ONLY WITHIN SINGLE-
FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISIONS DEVELOPED PER THE 
PROVISIONS OF 608.I, INCLUDING USE PERMIT APPROVAL WHERE 
APPLICABLE. 
2. 
ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL USES OTHER THAN SINGLE-FAMILY, AS 
PERMITTED IN THE R-5 DISTRICT. 
3. 
ADULT DAY CARE HOME AND CENTER 
4. 
BOARDING HOUSE, SUBJECT TO A USE PERMIT 
5. 
COMMUNITY RESIDENCE CENTER, SUBJECT TO A USE PERMIT 
6. 
GROUP HOME, SUBJECT TO A USE PERMIT 
7. 
NURSING HOME, SUBJECT TO A USE PERMIT 
D. 
Permitted Uses—NON-RESIDENTIAL. All NON-RESIDENTIAL uses permitted in 
R1-6 if zoned commercial prior to January 5, 1994, non-single-family residential, 
and single-family attached uses permitted in R-3, R-4, THE R-5 DISTRICT and R-
4A; and in addition the following: 
*** 
 
2. 
RESERVED.  Adult Day Care Home and Center 
*** 
 
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19. 
RESERVED.  Boarding House, subject to a use permit 
*** 
 
38. 
RESERVED.  Community Residence Center, subject to a use permit 
*** 
76. 
RESERVED.  Group Home, subject to a use permit 
*** 
120. RESERVED.  Nursing Home, subject to a use permit 
*** 
 
E. 
Yard, Height and Area Requirements. To protect surrounding neighborhoods and 
preserve the public welfare, standards are herein established for yard, height and 
area requirements to provide an appropriate transition between commercial uses 
and adjoining neighborhoods. In recognition of the goals contained in the General 
Plan for uses and intensities within core areas, greater heights and intensities are 
herein encouraged. 
1. 
Any multiple MULTI-family residential use shall conform to the yard, height, 
area and density requirements set forth in Section 615 FOR THE R-3 
DISTRICT except as otherwise provided herein: 
*** 
d. 
Any residential use within the downtown redevelopment area, as 
defined in City Council Resolution No. 15143 shall conform to the 
yard, height, area, and density requirements set forth in Section 618. 
OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENTS SHALL 
COMPLY WITH ALL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF SECTION 
608.J, INCLUDING USE PERMIT APPROVAL.  
2. 
Any single-family residential use shall conform to the following requirements: 
a. 
Such development shall be permitted only if the property is 
designated as residential on the General Plan Map. If this standard is 
satisfied, the remainder of this section shall apply. 
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b. 
The applicant shall submit in writing to the Zoning Administrator a 
declaration of the development option (standard subdivision, average 
lot subdivision, conventional, or planned residential development) and 
density proposed for the residential use. 
c. 
The Zoning Administrator shall determine the residential zoning 
district to which the proposed single-family development is 
equivalent, the use shall satisfy the development standards contained 
in Sections 609 through 613 for the development option and density 
of the equivalent zoning district. 
d. 
Upon completion of development of a single-family residential use in 
accordance with this section, the Planning Commission shall initiate 
an application for rezoning the site to the residential zoning district 
appropriate for the site. 
2. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISIONS SHALL BE DEVELOPED 
ONLY AS PERMITTED BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 608.I. R-3 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION STANDARDS SHALL 
APPLY WHEN NOT IDENTIFIED OR MODIFIED BY SECTION 608.I. 
*** 
 
SECTION 16: That Chapter 6, Section 623 (Commercial C-2 District —
Intermediate Commercial), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 623.  Commercial C-2 District —Intermediate Commercial 
 
Section 623. Commercial C-2 District —Intermediate Commercial. 
A. 
Purpose. The C-2, Commercial Intermediate District, is a district of commercial 
uses of medium intensity designed to be compatible with each other and to provide 
for a wide range of types of commercial activity within the district. 
B.  
Reserved.  
C. B. District Restrictions.  
1. 
Except as otherwise provided, all permitted uses and storaging of materials 
or supplies shall be conducted entirely within a closed building. 
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2. 
The display of merchandise outdoors as an accessory use to the permitted 
uses set forth in Section 623.D is prohibited unless a use permit is obtained 
and subject to the following standards for the outdoor display area: 
a. 
A maximum 300 square feet of display area can be located anywhere 
along the building except as noted in Section 623.CB.2.b; 
*** 
9. 
With the exception of those instances listed above in 623.CB.7. and CB.8., 
no other types of vehicle built to carry passengers or cargo can be sold or 
displayed for sale on-site except by a registered vehicle retail sales 
dealership and upon obtaining a special permit pursuant to Section 647. 
C. 
PERMITTED USES—RESIDENTIAL.   
1. 
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES, BUT ONLY WITHIN SINGLE-
FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISIONS DEVELOPED PER THE 
PROVISIONS OF 608.I, INCLUDING USE PERMIT APPROVAL WHERE 
APPLICABLE. 
2. 
ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL USES OTHER THAN SINGLE-FAMILY, AS 
PERMITTED IN THE C-1 DISTRICT. 
3. 
BOARDING HOUSE 
4. 
COMMUNITY RESIDENCE CENTER 
5. 
GROUP HOME 
6. 
NURSING HOME 
D. 
Permitted Uses—NON-RESIDENTIAL. All NON-RESIDENTIAL uses permitted in 
R1-6 if zoned commercial prior to January 5, 1994, non-single-family residential, 
and single-family attached uses permitted in R-3, R-4, THE R-5, R-4A, and C-1 
districts; and in addition the following: 
*** 
50. 
RESERVED.  Community Residence Center. 
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*** 
126. RESERVED.  Nursing Home. 
*** 
 
E. 
Yard, Height and Area Requirements. To protect surrounding neighborhoods and 
preserve the public welfare, standards are herein established for yard, height and 
area requirements to provide an appropriate transition between commercial uses 
and adjoining neighborhoods. In recognition of the goals contained in the General 
Plan for uses and intensities within core areas, greater heights and intensities are 
herein encouraged. 
1. 
Any multiple MULTI-family residential use shall conform to the yard, height, 
area and density requirements set forth in Section 615 FOR THE R-3 
DISTRICT except as otherwise provided herein: 
*** 
d. 
Any residential use within the downtown redevelopment area, as 
defined in City Council Resolution No. 15143 shall conform to the 
yard, height, area, and density requirements set forth in Section 618. 
OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENTS SHALL 
COMPLY WITH ALL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF SECTION 
608.J, INCLUDING USE PERMIT APPROVAL. 
2. 
Any single-family residential use shall conform to the following requirements: 
a. 
Such development shall be permitted only if the property is 
designated as residential on the General Plan Map. If this standard is 
satisfied, the remainder of this section shall apply. 
b. 
The applicant shall submit in writing to the Zoning Administrator a 
declaration of the development option (standard subdivision, average 
lot subdivision, conventional, or planned residential development) and 
density proposed for the residential use. 
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c. 
The Zoning Administrator shall determine the residential zoning 
district to which the proposed single-family development is 
equivalent, the use shall satisfy the development standards contained 
in Sections 609 through 613 for the development option and density 
of the equivalent zoning district. 
d. 
Upon completion of development of a single-family residential use in 
accordance with this section, the Planning Commission shall initiate 
an application for rezoning the site to the residential zoning district 
appropriate for the site. 
2. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISIONS SHALL BE DEVELOPED 
ONLY AS PERMITTED BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 608.I. R-3 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION STANDARDS SHALL 
APPLY WHEN NOT IDENTIFIED OR MODIFIED BY SECTION 608.I. 
*** 
 
SECTION 17: That Chapter 6, Section 624 (Commercial C-3 District —General 
Commercial), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 624.  Commercial C-3 District —General Commercial 
Section 624. Commercial C-3 District —General Commercial. 
A. 
Purpose. The C-3 Commercial General District, is a district designed to provide for 
the intensive commercial uses necessary to the proper development of the 
community. 
B.  
Reserved.  
C. B. District Restrictions.  
1. 
Any lighting shall be placed so as to reflect the light away from adjacent 
residential districts. No noise, odor or vibration shall be emitted so that it 
exceeds the general level of noise, odor or vibration emitted by uses outside 
the site. Such comparison shall be made at the boundary of the site. 
2. 
The display of merchandise outdoors as an accessory use to the permitted 
uses set forth in Section 624.D is prohibited unless a use permit is obtained 
and subject to the following standards for the outdoor display area: 
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a. 
A maximum 300 square feet of display area can be located anywhere 
along the building except as noted in Section 624.CB.2.b; 
*** 
4. 
With the exception of those instances listed above in 624.CB.3., no other 
types of vehicle built to carry passengers or cargo can be sold or displayed 
for sale on-site except by a registered vehicle retail sales dealership. 
C. 
PERMITTED USES—RESIDENTIAL.   
1. 
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES, BUT ONLY WITHIN SINGLE-
FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISIONS DEVELOPED PER THE 
PROVISIONS OF 608.I, INCLUDING USE PERMIT APPROVAL WHERE 
APPLICABLE. 
2. 
ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL USES OTHER THAN SINGLE-FAMILY, AS 
PERMITTED IN THE C-2 DISTRICT. 
D. 
Permitted Uses—NON-RESIDENTIAL. All NON-RESIDENTIAL uses permitted in 
R1-6 if zoned commercial prior to January 5, 1994, non-single-family residential, 
and single-family attached uses permitted in R-3, R-4, R-5, R-4A, C-1 and THE C-2 
districts; and in addition the following, including the storage of all raw materials and 
finished products in connection herewith: 
*** 
 
E. 
Yard, Height and Area Requirements. To protect surrounding neighborhoods and 
preserve the public welfare, standards are herein established for yard, height and 
area requirements to provide an appropriate transition between commercial uses 
and adjoining neighborhoods. In recognition of the goals contained in the General 
Plan for uses and intensities within core areas, greater heights and intensities are 
herein encouraged. 
1. 
Any multiple MULTI-family residential use shall conform to the yard, height, 
area and density requirements set forth in Section 615 FOR THE R-3 
DISTRICT except as otherwise provided herein: 
*** 
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d. 
Neither the Zoning Administrator nor the Board of Adjustment shall 
have jurisdiction to vary the provisions of Section 624.E.1.OFF-SITE 
MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENTS SHALL COMPLY 
WITH ALL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF SECTION 608.J, 
INCLUDING USE PERMIT APPROVAL. 
e. 
Any residential use within the downtown redevelopment area, as 
defined in City Council Resolution No. 15143 shall conform to the 
yard, height, area, and density requirements set forth in Section 618. 
2. 
Any single-family residential use shall conform to the following requirements: 
a. 
Such development shall be permitted only if the property is 
designated as residential on the General Plan Map. If this standard is 
satisfied, the remainder of this section shall apply. 
b. 
The applicant shall submit in writing to the Zoning Administrator a 
declaration of the development option (standard subdivision, average 
lot subdivision, conventional, or planned residential development) and 
density proposed for the residential use. 
c. 
The Zoning Administrator shall determine the residential zoning 
district to which the proposed single-family development is 
equivalent, the use shall satisfy the development standards contained 
in Sections 609 through 613 for the development option and density 
of the equivalent zoning district. 
d. 
Upon completion of development of a single-family residential use in 
accordance with this section, the Planning Commission shall initiate 
an application for rezoning the site to the residential zoning district 
appropriate for the site. 
2. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISIONS SHALL BE DEVELOPED 
ONLY AS PERMITTED BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 608.I. R-3 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION STANDARDS SHALL 
APPLY WHEN NOT IDENTIFIED OR MODIFIED BY SECTION 608.I. 
*** 
 
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SECTION 18: That Chapter 6, Section 632 (High-Rise H-R1 District—High-Rise 
and High Density District)), is amended to strike everything, and replace with the 
following text: 
Section 632.  Middle Housing (MH) Overlay District. 
SECTION 632. MIDDLE HOUSING (MH) OVERLAY DISTRICT 
 
A. 
PURPOSE.  THE PURPOSE OF THIS OVERLAY DISTRICT IS TO ESTABLISH 
ZONING REGULATIONS WHICH ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 9-
462.13, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS FOLLOWS: 
1. 
ENTITLE PROPERTIES WITHIN THE MIDDLE HOUSING OVERLAY 
DISTRICT TO HAVE UP TO FOUR PRIMARY DWELLING UNITS PER 
LOT. 
2. 
PROVIDE MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR MIDDLE 
HOUSING. 
B. 
APPLICABILITY.   
1. 
THE MH OVERLAY MAY BE COMBINED WITH ANY ZONING DISTRICT 
WHEN ALSO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 
OF SECTION 632.C. 
2. 
IF THE PROVISIONS OF THE MH OVERLAY CONFLICT WITH OTHER 
ZONING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY, THE MH 
OVERLAY PROVISIONS SHALL PREVAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE 
STATED IN THIS SECTION.    
C. 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THE MH OVERLAY DISTRICT SHALL BE 
APPLIED TO THE FOLLOWING: 
1. 
A PROPERTY WHICH HAS BEEN REZONED WITH THE MH OVERLAY 
DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 506; OR 
2. 
LOTS IN A SUBDIVISION HAVING A PLAT RECORDED ON OR AFTER 
JANUARY 1, 2026, WHICH MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL 
CRITERIA: 
 
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a. 
THE SUBDIVISION IS CONTIGUOUS AND A MINIMUM 10 GROSS 
ACRES IN SIZE. 
 
 
b. 
THE SUBDIVISION HAS NEVER BEEN PART OF A PRIOR 
SUBDIVISION WHICH HAS APPLIED THE MIDDLE HOUSING 
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9-462.13, ARIZONA REVISED 
STATUTES. 
 
 
c. 
THE SUBDIVISION HAS BASE ZONING OF RE-43, RE-24, R1-14, 
RE-35, R1-18, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, R-4A, C-
1, C-2, OR C-3. 
 
 
d. 
FOR C-1, C-2, AND C-3 PROPERTIES ONLY: THE SUBDIVISION 
IS PLATTED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISION AS 
SET FORTH IN SECTION 608.I. 
 
 
e. 
THE NUMBER OF LOTS PROPOSED FOR APPLICATION OF THE 
MH OVERLAY DISTRICT DOES NOT EXCEED 20% OF THE 
TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS IN THE SUBDIVISION.  FOR 
SUBDIVISIONS OF FEWER THAN FIVE LOTS, ONE LOT SHALL 
BE PERMITTED TO HAVE THE MH OVERLAY. 
 
 
f. 
THE SUBDIVISION IS NOT LOCATED IN THE TERRITORY IN THE 
VICINITY OF: PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL 
AIRPORT; PHOENIX DEER VALLEY AIRPORT; AND 
SCOTTSDALE AIRPORT; EACH OF WHICH IS A FEDERAL 
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION COMMERCIALLY LICENSED 
AIRPORT OR A GENERAL AVIATION OR PUBLIC AIRPORT AS 
DEFINED IN SECTION 28-8486, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES. 
 
 
g. 
THE SUBDIVISION IS NOT LOCATED IN THE TERRITORY IN THE 
VICINITY OF A MILITARY AIRPORT OR ANCILLARY MILITARY 
FACILITY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 28-8461, ARIZONA REVISED 
STATUTES. 
 
 
h. 
THE SUBDIVISION IS NOT LOCATED ON TRIBAL LAND. 
 
 
I. 
THE SUBDIVISION OWNER HAS REQUESTED THE CITY TO 
ASSIGN THE MH OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION 
THROUGH THE OPT-IN PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN THIS 
SECTION. 
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D. 
OPT-IN PROCEDURE.  PRIOR TO UTILIZING THE PROVISIONS OF THE MH 
OVERLAY DISTRICT, SUBDIVISIONS ELIGIBLE PER SECTION 632.C.2 MUST 
REQUEST THAT THE CITY APPLY THE MH OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE LOTS 
ON WHICH MIDDLE HOUSING SHALL BE PERMITTED, AS FOLLOWS:  
1. 
THE SUBDIVISION OWNER SHALL SIGN BEFORE A NOTARY PUBLIC 
AN OPT-IN FORM PROVIDED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT. 
2. 
CONCURRENT WITH THE OPT-IN FORM, THE SUBDIVISION OWNER 
SHALL SUBMIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LOTS ON WHICH THE 
MH OVERLAY DISTRICT SHALL BE APPLIED.   
3. 
CITY STAFF SHALL REVIEW THE OPT-IN FORM AND LEGAL 
DESCRIPTION.   WHEN THE REQUEST IS CONFIRMED TO BE 
ELIGIBLE, STAFF SHALL PROCESS A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE 
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX TO APPLY THE MH 
OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE ELIGIBLE SUBDIVISION LOTS. 
4. 
ONCE THE ZONING MAP CHANGE IS COMPLETED, THE LOTS SHALL 
BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED THE MH OVERLAY DISTRICT UNTIL SUCH 
TIME THAT THEY MAY BE REZONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 
506. 
 
E. 
MIDDLE HOUSING (MH) DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.  THE FOLLOWING 
MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLY ONLY WHEN THE MH 
DISTRICT IS COMBINED WITH THE RE-43, RE-24, R1-14, RE-35, R1-18, R1-10, 
R1-8, R1-6, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, R-4A, C-1, C-2, OR C-3 ZONING 
DISTRICTS.  FOR ALL OTHER PROPERTIES, THE DEVELOPMENT 
REGULATIONS OF THE BASE DISTRICT APPLY. 
1. 
PERMITTED USES.   
 
a. 
ALL USES PERMITTED WITHIN THE UNDERLYING BASE ZONING 
DISTRICTS, PLUS 
 
 
b. 
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS. 
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2. 
DENSITY.  THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRIMARY DWELLING UNITS 
(PDU) PROVIDED ON A LOT ASSIGNED THE MH OVERLAY DISTRICT 
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE NUMBER ALLOWED BY THE BASE ZONING, 
OR FOUR PDUS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 
 
a. 
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SUBDIVIDED LOTS PER ACRE IS 
THE SAME AS ALLOWED BY THE BASE ZONING AND IS NOT 
MODIFIED BY THIS SECTION. 
 
 
b. 
FOR THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION, 
DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE FOR SINGLE-
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 608.H.1. 
 
3. 
SETBACKS AND HEIGHT. THE REQUIRED SETBACKS AND MAXIMUM 
HEIGHT(S) SHALL BE THE SAME AS FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 
UNIT ON THE SAME PROPERTY, INCLUDING THOSE FOR PERMITTED 
PROJECTIONS. 
4. 
LOT COVERAGE. LOT COVERAGE SHALL BE THE SAME AS FOR THE 
BASE DISTRICT, WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION:  
 
a. 
LOTS WITH BASE ZONING OF RE-43, RE-35, RE-24, OR R1-14.  
THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOT COVERAGE SHALL BE 
INCREASED TO 50% WHEN ALL STRUCTURES ON THE LOT ARE
ONE-STORY AND A MAXIMUM 20 FEET IN HEIGHT. 
5. 
PARKING AND MANEUVERING.   
 
a. 
ON LOTS HAVING NO MORE THAN ONE PRIMARY DWELLING 
UNIT, A MINIMUM OF TWO PARKING SPACES SHALL BE 
PROVIDED ONSITE.   
 
 
b. 
ON LOTS HAVING TWO OR MORE PRIMARY DWELLING UNITS, 
A MINIMUM OF ONE PARKING SPACE SHALL BE PROVIDED 
ONSITE PER PDU. 
 
 
c. 
MANEUVERING WITHIN A PUBLIC ALLEY SHALL BE ALLOWED 
WHEN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING: (T) 
 
 
(1) 
THE ALLEY IS A MINIMUM 16 FEET WIDE FOR THE 
LENGTH OF THE BLOCK;  
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(2) 
THE ALLEY IS PAVED TO THE TWO NEAREST EXISTING 
CROSS STREETS, TO THE STANDARDS REQUIRED BY 
THE CITY FOR A LOCAL STREET; AND 
 
 
(3) 
A MINIMUM OF 24 FEET MANEUVERING AREA IS 
PROVIDED THAT IS A COMBINATION OF THE ALLEY 
PAVING AND ONSITE PAVING, OR AS OTHERWISE 
APPROVED THROUGH A TECHNICAL APPEAL. 
 
6. 
DESIGN REVIEW.  
 
 
a. 
HISTORIC PRESERVATION (HP). DESIGN REVIEW FOR HP-
ZONED OR HP-DESIGNATED PROPERTIES SHALL BE AS 
REQUIRED PER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 8, WITH NO 
MODIFICATIONS BY THIS OVERLAY DISTRICT. 
 
 
b. 
ALL LOTS NOT ZONED HP OR DESIGNATED HP, REGARDLESS 
OF LOT WIDTH, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 
SECTION 507 TAB A, II.C.9, RESIDENTIAL LOT DESIGN REVIEW. 
 
*** 
 
SECTION 19: That Chapter 7, Section 701.A.3 (Projections), is amended to read 
as follows: 
Section 701.  Bulk Regulations  
*** 
A. 
Lots. 
 
*** 
 
3. 
Projections.  
 
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a. 
STANDARD OPTION. The following provisions apply to development 
in Sections 604 through 607 and Section 619 and in the subdivision 
option of Sections 609 through 618 IN THE RE-43, RE-24, R1-14, 
AND R-4A DISTRICTS, AND IN THE RE-35, R1-18, R1-10, R1-8, 
R1-6, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, AND R-5 DISTRICTS WHEN 
DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD 
DEVELOPMENT OPTION:  
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
Open projections.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) 
In any district, an awning, open porch, open carport, or 
open balcony may project into any required front yard 
not more than five feet.   
FRONT YARD.  AN ATTACHED CARPORT, AWNING, 
PORCH/FRONT ENTRY, PERGOLA, 
TRELLIS/ARBOR, OR BALCONY MAY PROJECT UP 
TO FIVE FEET INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
(b) 
An attached open porch, open carport, or open balcony 
may project into any side yard other than the side yard 
on the street side of a corner lot, if it does not come 
nearest to the side lot line than three feet.  
SIDE YARDS. AN ATTACHED AWNING, PORCH, 
PERGOLA, TRELLIS/ARBOR, OR BALCONY MAY 
PROJECT INTO ANY INTERIOR (NOT STREET) SIDE 
YARD, PROVIDED THAT IT IS NO CLOSER THAN 
THREE FEET FROM THE SIDE PROPERTY LINE. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(i) 
For any lot wherein a ten-foot or greater side 
yard is required, no such projection shall be 
within an area ten feet wide and ten feet high, 
measured from finished grade, lying within that 
side yard. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(ii) 
No more than one such clear area, as stipulated 
in i. above, need be maintained on a lot. 
 
 
 
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(c) 
An attached open porch, open carport, or open balcony 
may project into a rear yard, provided it does not come 
nearer to a common rear lot line than three feet. Where 
a rear alley exists this projection may extend to the rear 
lot line or to within eight or ten feet of what would be the 
centerline of a full sixteen- or twenty-foot-wide alley 
where only a one-half or partial alley exists. 
REAR YARD.  AN ATTACHED AWNING, PORCH, 
PERGOLA, TRELLIS/ARBOR, OR BALCONY MAY 
PROJECT INTO THE REAR YARD, PROVIDED THAT 
IT IS NO CLOSER THAN THREE FEET FROM THE 
REAR PROPERTY LINE.   
 
 
 
 
(i) 
WHERE A FULLY-DEDICATED ALLEY EXISTS, 
THIS PROJECTION MAY EXTEND TO THE 
PROPERTY LINE; OR WHERE ONLY A 
PARTIALLY-DEDICATED ALLEY EXISTS, TO 
WITHIN EIGHT OR TEN FEET OF WHAT 
WOULD BE THE CENTERLINE OF A FULL 16- 
OR 20-FOOT-WIDE ALLEY. 
 
 
 
 
(d) 
Open fire balconies, and OPEN fire escape stairs 
PROVIDED FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY may 
project not more than five feet over INTO any required 
yard provided they come no closer than two feet from a 
property line. 
 
 
 
 
(e) 
Awnings, cornices, CANTILEVERED roof overhangs, 
and eaves may project more than three feet over INTO 
any required yard providing they come no closer than 
two feet from a property line. 
 
 
 
 
(f) 
Sills, leaders, belt courses, and similar ornamental 
features may project not more than six inches over 
INTO any required yard. 
 
 
 
 
 
(g) 
An entrance awning may project into any required yard 
in an R-5 or less restricted district. 
 
 
 
 
 
(2) 
Closed Projections.   
 
 
 
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(a) 
A bay window, oriel, entrance, or vestibule, ten feet or 
less in width, may project not more than three feet into 
any REQUIRED front or rear yard. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(b) 
A chimney may project not more than three feet into any 
required yard, if it THE CHIMNEY is not more than six 
feet long measured in a direction parallel to the nearest 
property line AND so long as it is not closer than two 
feet from a property line. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c) 
The main building in a residence district may project five 
feet into the required front yard for no more than one-
half of the maximum width of the structure. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(d) 
The main building (which may include an attached ADU) 
may project into the required rear or side yard, subject 
to the following: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(i) 
The projection is no closer to a side property line 
than five feet; 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(ii) 
The projection is no closer to a rear property line 
than three feet; and 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(iii) 
The projection does not exceed 15 feet in height, 
unless greater height is permitted by obtaining a 
use permit per Section 307. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS AND PLANNED 
AREA DEVELOPMENTS.  The following provisionS applies APPLY 
to development in the average lot and RE-35, R1-18, R1-10, R1-8, 
R1-6, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, AND R-5 DISTRICTS WHEN 
DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE Planned Residential 
Development options of Sections 609 through 618, AND 
SUBDIVISIONS DEVELOPED AS PLANNED AREA 
DEVELOPMENTS PER SECTION 635: 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
There shall be no projections into the required front or rear 
yard or required perimeter setbacks except: 
 
 
 
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(a) 
A roof overhang may project not more than three feet 
into either of these yard AREAS; and 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(b) 
An attached awning, open porch, PERGOLA, 
TRELLIS/ARBOR, OR BALCONY or other similar shade 
structure may project not more than ten feet into the 
required rear yard PERIMETER BUILDING SETBACK 
provided that the structure shall neither cover more than 
two hundred 200 square feet nor come closer than three 
feet to a side or rear property line. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c) 
A CLOSED PROJECTION (WHICH MAY INCLUDE AN 
ATTACHED ADU) MAY PROJECT INTO THE 
REQUIRED PERIMETER BUILDING SETBACKS, 
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(I) 
THE PROJECTION IS NO CLOSER TO A SIDE 
PROPERTY LINE THAN FIVE FEET; 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(II) 
THE PROJECTION IS NO CLOSER TO A REAR 
PROPERTY LINE THAN THREE FEET; AND 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(III) 
THE PROJECTION DOES NOT EXCEED 15 
FEET IN HEIGHT, UNLESS GREATER HEIGHT 
IS PERMITTED BY OBTAINING A USE PERMIT 
PER SECTION 307. 
 
 
 
 
 
(2) 
A roof overhang may project no more than three feet into a 
required street side yard setback. 
 
 
 
c. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL (SFI) SUBDIVISIONS.  The following 
provisions apply to single-family attached residential development: 
SFI SUBDIVISIONS DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
SECTION 608.I: 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
Open Projections. 
 
 
DRAFT

(a) 
An awning, open porch, or open balcony may project 
into any required setback not more than five feet. 
AN ATTACHED AWNING, PORCH, PERGOLA, 
TRELLIS/ARBOR, OR BALCONY MAY PROJECT UP 
TO FIVE FEET INTO ANY REQUIRED YARD THAT IS 
NOT A REQUIRED LANDSCAPE SETBACK. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(b) 
Where an FULLY-DEDICATED alley exists, an 
ATTACHED awning, open porch, PERGOLA, 
TRELLIS/ARBOR, or open balcony may extend to the 
property line.  
 
 
 
 
 
(2) 
Closed Projections. A bay window, oriel, entrance, or vestibule, 
ten feet in width or less, may project not more than three feet 
into any required building setback YARD THAT IS NOT A 
REQUIRED LANDSCAPE SETBACK. 
 
 
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SECTION 20: That Chapter 7, Section 702 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), is 
amended to read as follows: 
Section 702.  Off-Street Parking and Loading. 
 
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B. 
Site and Parking Space Design Standards. 
 
 
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2. 
Space and aisle dimensions. Dimensions for maneuvering aisles and for 
different types of parking spaces shall be as follows: 
 
 
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b. 
Surface parking: 
 
 
 
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(5) 
The combined depth of the parking space and the aisle width 
shall equal sixty-two (62) feet for a double loaded aisle and 
forty-three (43) feet for a single loaded aisle. 
FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES HAVING NO MORE THAN 
FOUR PRIMARY DWELLING UNITS, THE MINIMUM DRIVE 
AISLE WIDTH MAY BE REDUCED TO 10 FEET FOR TWO-
WAY TRAFFIC WHERE IT DOES NOT ALSO FUNCTION AS 
REQUIRED MANEUVERING FOR AN ADJACENT PARKING 
SPACE, AS APPROVED BY THE PDD TRAFFIC ENGINEER. 
 
*** 
C. 
Parking Requirements.  Off-street automobile parking space or area shall be 
provided according to the following table, except for large scale retail commercial 
uses (see Section 702.D). The parking ratios in the table identify the minimum level 
of parking required to serve that use and receive site plan approval. 
 
Type of Land Use 
Parking Requirements 
*** 
*** 
Dwelling Unit, Multi-family 
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit 
A minimum of 50% Of the required parking 
spaces, A MINIMUM OF 0.25 SPACES PER 
DWELLING UNIT must be provided as 
unreserved spaces WHEN THE LOT HAS FIVE 
OR MORE DWELLING UNITS. 
Dwelling Unit, Single-Family Attached 
Per Section 608.F.6, if developing under the 
single-family infill development option per 
Sections 614 through 618. 
2 spaces per PRIMARY DWELLING unit if not 
developing under the SFI option. The required 
spaces for each dwelling unit must be provided on 
the same lot. An additional 0.25 unreserved 
spaceS per dwelling unit must be provided 
elsewhere within the development for visitor 
parking. 
Dwelling Unit, Single-Family Detached 
2 spaces per 1 PRIMARY dwelling unit 
*** 
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F. 
Special Parking Standards. 
 
 
1. 
Residential DISTRICTS lots. 
 
 
a. 
Required parking spaces for single-family residential uses may 
SHALL not be located in the required front yard. 
 
 
b. 
Spaces in excess of those required for single-family residential uses 
may be located in the required front yard. However, all parking and 
maneuvering areas within the required front yard shall not exceed 50 
percent of the area of the required front yard, except that a driveway 
shall not be required to be less than 18 feet in width unless otherwise 
stipulated by Historic Preservation. 
NO MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD 
SHALL BE USED FOR DRIVEWAYS, MANEUVERING AREAS, AND 
NON-REQUIRED PARKING SPACES.  HP-ZONED LOTS MAY BE 
STIPULATED TO MAXIMUM PAVING THAT IS LESS THAN 50 
PERCENT AS A PART OF THE HP APPROVAL PROCESS SET 
FORTH IN CHAPTER 8. 
 
 
c. 
Buses shall not be parked in the front yard of any residential district. 
A bus is any commercially licensed motor vehicle designed for 
carrying more than fifteen (15) 15 passengers and used for the 
transportation of persons as well as any motor vehicle, other than a 
taxicab, designed for the transportation of persons for compensation. 
 
 
d. 
Mobile homes shall not be parked in any residential district except as 
provided in Section 647.A.2.1 608.J.  
 
*** 
 
SECTION 21: That Chapter 7, Section 703.B (Landscaping and Open Areas In 
Multiple-Family Development), is amended to read as follows: 
Section 703.  Landscaping, Fences, and Walls 
 
B. 
Landscaping and Open Areas SPACE in Multiple-Family Development. 
DRAFT

1. 
Purpose. Multiple-family dwellings UNITS can play a desired role by 
providing desired forms of housing in appropriately zoned locations. 
However, because the density of dwellings is greater than alternate forms of 
housing, there is a relatively greater need to ensure an appropriate 
residential setting, including both landscape amenities and adequate 
outdoor open areas. Although it is recognized that many multiple-family 
projects will wish to provide these in greater amounts, this section 
establishes minimum standards for these features. These standards also 
recognize both limitations in water availability as well as legitimate needs to 
use landscaping for shade, cooling, and visual relief. To these purposes, 
these standards distinguish between landscaped areas oriented to public 
street and the exterior of projects from that more internally oriented and for 
the use of residents. They provide for landscaping at the perimeter and in 
front yards to include waterless features and drought resistant plant 
materials. Higher water use landscaping is to be restricted to interior areas 
devoted to resident use. 
2. 
Landscaping and open space areas shall be provided as follows at the time 
of initial development and shall be maintained in a living condition on any lot 
subject to residential district standards with five or more dwelling units.  
PROPERTIES WITH FOUR OR FEWER DWELLING UNITS SHOULD 
REFER TO SECTION 507 TAB A, II.C.9, RESIDENTIAL LOT DESIGN 
REVIEW. 
*** 
 
SECTION 22: That Chapter 7, Section 710 (Hillside Development), is amended 
to read as follows: 
Section 710.  Hillside Development 
 
 
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B. 
Applicability. 
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2. 
Development of land in any zoning district within a hillside development area 
shall also be regulated by the provisions of THIS section, 32-32 of the 
Phoenix City Code, whether subdivided or not, and shall be subject to the 
following special conditions: 
DRAFT

a. 
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SHALL BE APPLIED IN 
PLACE OF THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT OF A PROPERTY AS SET FORTH IN THIS 
SECTION, AND SHALL NOT BE MODIFIED BY A ZONING 
OVERLAY. 
b. 
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT IS ALSO REGULATED BY THE 
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 32-32 OF THE PHOENIX CITY CODE, 
WHETHER SUBDIVIDED OR NOT. 
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C. 
Standards. 
*** 
 
2. 
Hillside development area standards. Special yard, height, area, and 
coverage requirements for developments in the hillside areas in any zoning 
district shall be as follows: 
Table 1 
 
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA STANDARDS 
DEVELOPMENT 
OPTION 
a. Single-family 
Residential 
(Conventional, 
Standard and 
Average Lot 
Options) 
b. Single-family 
Residential 
(Planned 
Residential 
Development 
Option, and 
Planned Area 
Development) 
c. Multi-Family 
Residential 
d. Any Non-
Residential 
Zoning District 
MINIMUM LOT 
AREA 
18,000 square 
feet* 
*Lot areas of 
more than 
eighteen 
As required by 
zoning district 
as required by 
zoning district 
As required by 
zoning district 
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HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA STANDARDS 
DEVELOPMENT 
OPTION 
a. Single-family 
Residential 
(Conventional, 
Standard and 
Average Lot 
Options) 
b. Single-family 
Residential 
(Planned 
Residential 
Development 
Option, and 
Planned Area 
Development) 
c. Multi-Family 
Residential 
d. Any Non-
Residential 
Zoning District 
thousand 
(18,000) square 
feet may be 
required in order 
to provide a 
suitable building 
site meeting the 
grading 
standards of 
Section 32-32 of 
the Phoenix City 
Code. 
In no case shall 
residential lots 
contain an area 
less than the 
minimum area 
required by the 
zoning district in 
which such lots 
are located. 
MINIMUM LOT DIMENSIONS 
• WIDTH 
• DEPTH 
120* 
120'* 
As required by 
zoning district 
As required by 
zoning district 
As required by 
zoning district 
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HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA STANDARDS 
DEVELOPMENT 
OPTION 
a. Single-family 
Residential 
(Conventional, 
Standard and 
Average Lot 
Options) 
b. Single-family 
Residential 
(Planned 
Residential 
Development 
Option, and 
Planned Area 
Development) 
c. Multi-Family 
Residential 
d. Any Non-
Residential 
Zoning District 
*Unless in 
conformance with 
Section 32-32(M) 
of the City Code 
REQUIRED SETBACKS 
• FRONT YARD 
As required by 
zoning district 
As required by 
zoning district 
Minimum 30'* 
As required by 
zoning district or 
minimum 30'* 
• REAR YARD 
As required by 
zoning district 
As required by 
zoning district 
Minimum 30'* 
Minimum 30'* 
• SIDE YARDS 
As required by 
zoning district or 
ten (10) feet, 
whichever is 
greater 
As required by 
zoning district or 
ten (10) feet, 
whichever is 
greater 
Minimum 
15'**Building 
heights greater 
than fifteen (15) 
feet: required 
yard plus one (1) 
additional foot for 
each foot of 
building height 
exceeding 15' 
measured from 
exterior 
boundaries 
Minimum 15'*, 
whichever is 
greater*Building 
heights greater 
than fifteen (15) 
feet: required 
yard plus one (1) 
additional foot for 
each foot of 
building height 
exceeding 15' 
measured from 
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HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA STANDARDS 
DEVELOPMENT 
OPTION 
a. Single-family 
Residential 
(Conventional, 
Standard and 
Average Lot 
Options) 
b. Single-family 
Residential 
(Planned 
Residential 
Development 
Option, and 
Planned Area 
Development) 
c. Multi-Family 
Residential 
d. Any Non-
Residential 
Zoning District 
exterior 
boundaries 
MAXIMUM 
COVERAGE 
UNDER ROOF 
The main building 
and all accessory 
buildings shall 
not occupy more 
than twenty-five 
percent (25%) of 
the hillside 
portion of the lot 
or parcel 
The main 
building and all 
accessory 
buildings shall 
not occupy more 
than twenty-five 
percent (25%) of 
the hillside 
portion of the lot 
or parcel 
The main 
building and all 
accessory 
buildings shall 
not occupy more 
than twenty-five 
percent (25%) of 
the hillside 
portion of the lot 
or parcel 
The main building 
and all accessory 
buildings shall not 
occupy more than 
twenty-five 
percent (25%) of 
the hillside 
portion of the lot 
or parcel or as 
required by 
zoning district, 
whichever is less 
MAXIMUM 
BUILDING 
HEIGHT 
No building shall 
exceed a height 
of two (2) stories, 
not to exceed 
thirty (30) feet 
above the natural 
grade of the lot or 
parcel at any 
section through 
the structure 
No building shall 
exceed a height 
of two (2) stories, 
not to exceed 
thirty (30) feet 
above the natural 
grade of the lot or 
parcel at any 
section through 
the structure 
No building shall 
exceed a height 
of two (2) stories, 
not to exceed 
thirty (30) feet 
above the natural 
grade of the lot 
or parcel at any 
section through 
the structure 
No building shall 
exceed a height 
of two (2) stories, 
not to exceed 
thirty (30) feet 
above the natural 
grade of the lot or 
parcel at any 
section through 
the structure 
 
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TABLE 710.C.2  
HILLSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
SINGLE-FAMILY 
RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(B) 
MULTI-FAMILY 
RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(C) 
NON-RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(1) 
NET LOT AREA 
(MINIMUM) 
STANDARD: 18,000 
SQUARE FEET, OR 
AS REQUIRED BY 
THE ZONING 
DISTRICT, 
WHICHEVER IS 
GREATER 
PRD: SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
(2) 
LOT WIDTH (1)  
(MINIMUM) 
STANDARD:  120 
FEET 
PRD: SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
(3) 
LOT DEPTH (1) 
(MINIMUM) 
STANDARD:  120 
FEET 
PRD: SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
(4) 
DEVELOPMENT 
DENSITY  
(MAXIMUM) 
AS CALCULATED PER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 710.C.1 
(5) 
SUBDIVIDED 
LOTS 
(MAXIMUM) 
AS CALCULATED PER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 710.C.1 
(6) 
FRONT YARD 
SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
30 FEET, OR AS 
REQUIRED BY BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT, 
WHICHEVER IS 
GREATER. 
(7) 
REAR YARD 
SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
30 FEET, OR AS 
REQUIRED BY BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT, 
WHICHEVER IS 
GREATER. 
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TABLE 710.C.2  
HILLSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
SINGLE-FAMILY 
RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(B) 
MULTI-FAMILY 
RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(C) 
NON-RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(8) 
SIDE YARD 
SETBACK 
(MINIMUM) 
STANDARD:  10 FEET 
OR AS REQUIRED BY 
BASE ZONING 
DISTRICT, 
WHICHEVER IS 
GREATER. 
PRD:  SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
STANDARD:  10 FEET 
OR AS REQUIRED BY 
BASE ZONING 
DISTRICT, 
WHICHEVER IS 
GREATER. 
PRD:  SAME AS BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT 
15 FEET, OR AS 
REQUIRED BY BASE 
ZONING DISTRICT, 
WHICHEVER IS 
GREATER. 
(9) 
PROJECTIONS 
PER SECTION 
701.A.3 
PER SECTION 
701.A.3 
NOT PERMITTED 
(10)  
PERIMETER 
SETBACKS 
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS BASE ZONING DISTRICT 
(11) 
BUILDING 
HEIGHT  
(MAXIMUM) 
15 FEET WHEN WITHIN 10 FEET OF A SINGLE-FAMILY ZONED 
DISTRICT BOUNDARY, WHICH HEIGHT MAY BE INCREASED ONE 
FOOT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ONE FOOT OF BUILDING SETBACK TO 
THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT OF 2 STORIES AND 30 FEET, AS 
MEASURED FROM THE NATURAL GRADE OF THE PROPERTY AT ANY 
SECTION THROUGH THE STRUCTURE.   
(12) 
LOT COVERAGE  
(MAXIMUM) 
FOR PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY WHERE THE SLOPE IS EQUAL 
TO OR GREATER THAN 10 PERCENT:  25 PERCENT, OR AS 
REQUIRED BY THE BASE ZONING DISTRICT, WHICHEVER IS LESS. 
FOR PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY WHERE THE SLOPE IS LESS 
THAN 10 PERCENT: SAME AS BASE ZONING DISTRICT. 
(13)  
COMMON OPEN 
SPACE  
(MINIMUM) 
SAME AS BASE ZONING DISTRICT 
(14) 
STREET 
FRONTAGE  
REQUIREMENT 
(2) 
SAME AS BASE ZONING DISTRICT 
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TABLE 710.C.2  
HILLSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  
CATEGORY 
(A) 
SINGLE-FAMILY 
RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(B) 
MULTI-FAMILY 
RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(C) 
NON-RESIDENTIAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
(15) 
OTHER 
APPLICABLE 
REGULATIONS: 
HILLSIDE: SECTION 
32-32, CITY CODE. 
DESIGN REVIEW:  
SECTION 507 TAB A. 
HILLSIDE: SECTION 
32-32, CITY CODE. 
DESIGN REVIEW:  
SECTION 507 TAB A. 
MULTI-FAMILY:  
SECTION 703.B 
 
 
HILLSIDE: SECTION 
32-32, CITY CODE. 
DESIGN REVIEW:  
SECTION 507 TAB A. 
 
 
(1) MINIMUM DIMENSIONS MAY BE ADMINISTRATIVELY MODIFIED WHEN APPROVED IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CITY CODE SECTION 32-32.C.3.M, 
REGARDING PANHANDLE, DOUBLE FRONTAGE, AND OTHER UNORTHODOX LOTS. 
 
(2) STREET FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE ADMINISTRATIVELY MODIFIED WHEN 
APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CITY CODE SECTION 32-
32.C.3.N, REGARDING HILLSIDE STREET AND PAVING STANDARDS. 
 
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SECTION 23: That Chapter 12, Sections 1203.C and D (Land Use Matrix), is 
amended to read as follows: 
Section 1203.  Land Use Matrix (Downtown Code)  
*** 
Section 1203. Land Use Matrix  
*** 
 
C. 
Land Use Matrix. 
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LAND USE CATEGORIES 
CHARACTER AREAS 
  
ACTIVE USE 
BioMed 
Business Core 
Central Park 
Commercial Corridors 
Downtown Gateway 
East Evergreen 
Evans Churchill East 
Evans Churchill West 
McDowell Corridor 
Roosevelt East 
Roosevelt North 
Roosevelt South 
Townsend Park 
Van Buren 
Warehouse 
RESIDENTIAL USES 
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Dwelling Unit, Single-
Family, Detached 
(Including Duplex and 
Triplex Uses) 
 
np 
np 
p 
p 
np 
p 
p 
p 
p 
p 
p 
p 
p 
p 
np 
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D. 
Land Use Conditions. The following shall apply to uses that are permitted with 
conditions (pc) OR USE PERMIT (up) as indicated with a number that corresponds 
with the Land Use Matrix in Section 1203.C: 
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27. 
Single-Family Infill (SFI) subdivision, per Sections 608.F.6 and 614, Table 
614.B SECTION 608.I, except as modified below: 
*** 
e. 
Frontage requirements: as per the applicable character area; or if lots 
front on a something other than a frontage zone, per the regulations 
of Sections 608.F.6 and 614, Table B, Column D SECTION 608.I. 
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g. 
Allowed uses: single-family attached dwelling units and home 
occupations per Section 608, except that units fronting a perimeter 
street (not an alley) may have additional uses as permitted per the 
applicable character area. Single-family detached units are permitted 
for no more than 20 percent of the units in an SFI development to 
allow for variety and efficiency of design. 
 
*** 
 
SECTION 24: That Chapter 12, Section 1205 (Frontage Elements), is amended 
to read as follows: 
Section 1205.  Frontage Elements (Downtown Code) 
 
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A. 
Active Front Yard (AFY). An active front yard is a frontage element intended for use 
on blocks with a high percentage of existing and/or historic single-family or duplex 
style residential structures. AFY is not permitted for use on sites with primary uses 
which are nonresidential, or on residential lots with more than two FOUR 
PRIMARY dwelling units (not including ADUs). (R*) 
DRAFT

1. 
For sites with HP zoning or designation, both the building elevations and 
improvements in the frontage zone shall be constructed as approved by 
Historic Preservation. 
2. 
For sites not zoned or designated HP, buildings and improvements shall be 
installed in conformance with Section 507 Tab A II.C.8.5 (Individual Unit 
Design Standards) II.C.9 (RESIDENTIAL LOT DESIGN REVIEW). If any of 
the requirements of Section 507 Tab A II.C.8.5 II.C.9 conflict with provisions 
of the Downtown Code, Section 507 Tab A II.C.8.5 II.C.9 requirements shall 
prevail. 
*** 
 
SECTION 25: That Chapter 13, Section 1303 (Transect Lot Standards) is 
amended to read as follows: 
Section 1303.  Transect Lot Standards (WU Code)  
Section 1303. Transect Lot Standards 
A.  
General Lot Standards. 
1. 
Subdivisions shall comply with development standards per this chapter, 
including frontage standards, for all existing and newly created lots abutting 
public streets, private accessways, and private driveways, with the following 
caveats: 
a. 
A development may instead utilize the Single-Family Infill 
development option SUBDIVISION standards per Section 608.F.6 
and Table 614.B, column D (except for the density, which is not 
restricted) 608.I if it meets all three of the following conditions: 
(1) 
The development SUBDIVISION consists solely of single-
family dwelling units and allowable accessory uses; 
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(2) 
The development is located within the applicable area for the 
single-family infill development option or the infill development 
district as depicted on the map provided in Section 608.F.6; 
and 
THE SUBDIVISION IS LOCATED WITHIN THE INFILL 
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IDENTIFIED IN THE GENERAL 
PLAN OR IS LOCATED WITHIN THE AREA IDENTIFIED AS 
“APPLICABLE AREA FOR SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL 
DEVELOPMENT” SHOWN IN FIGURE 608.I.1 AND HAS 
OBTAINED USE PERMIT APPROVAL; AND 
(3) 
The development SUBDIVISION is located in any transect 
other than T3. 
b. 
All subdivisions must comply with the requirements of the Subdivision 
Ordinance (Chapter 32 of the City Code), as may be modified by the 
Subdivision Committee to further the goals of the Walkable Urban 
Code. 
2. 
All developments adjacent to single-family zoning districts shall follow the 
same setback and stepback standards as the single-family infill 
development option (Table 614.B, column D); with additional requirements 
as follows: BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STEPBACK AND 
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS: 
a. 
THERE SHALL BE A 15-FOOT MAXIMUM HEIGHT WITHIN TEN 
FEET OF A SINGLE-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT, WHICH HEIGHT 
MAY BE INCREASED ONE FOOT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ONE 
FOOT OF BUILDING SETBACK TO THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED 
HEIGHT. THIS stepback provision shall not exceedREQUIRE 
GREATER THAN A maximum 75-foot setback from rear and side 
property lines for building height before THE maximum height IS 
allowed. 
*** 
 
SECTION 26: That Chapter 13, Section 1306 (Land Use Matrix) is amended to 
read as follows: 
 
DRAFT

Section 1306.  Land Use Matrix 
Section 1306. Land Use Matrix 
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B. 
Use Regulations. 
*** 
Table 1306.1 Land Use Matrix 
CATEGORY: 
RESIDENTIAL USES 
T3 
T4 
T5:2 
T5:3 
T5:5 
T5:6 
T5:7 
T6:7 
T6:15 
T6:22 
T6: 
HWR 
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Dwelling Unit, Single-Family Detached 
(Including Duplex and Triplex Uses) 
P 
P 
NP 
NP 
NP 
NP 
NP 
NP 
NP 
Dwelling Unit, Single-Family Attached 
P 
P 
P 
P 
P 
P 
P 
P 
P 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL SUBDIVISION  
NP 
PC 
PC 
PC 
PC 
PC 
PC 
PC 
PC 
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C. 
Residential Uses, Land Use Conditions. 
 
 
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4. 
SINGLE-FAMILY INFILL SUBDIVISION, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 
1303.A.1.a. 
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SECTION 27: That Chapter 13, Section 1307 (Parking and Loading Standards) is 
amended to read as follows: 
 
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Section 1307.  Parking and loading standards. 
Section 1307. Parking and loading standards. 
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B. 
Required Vehicular Parking. 
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Table 1307.1 Minimum Required Vehicular Parking 
 
USE 
MEASURE 
T3 
T4 
T5 
1—5 
Stories 
T5 
6—10 
Stories 
T6 
MEASURE 
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Residential, Single-Family 
Attached 
Per unit 
Per Section 608.F.6 608.I, if developing under the 
provisions of Section 1303.A.1.a; otherwise per Section 
702. 
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PASSED by the Council of the City of Phoenix this 5th day of November, 2025. 
 
 
 
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       MAYOR  
 
 
 
 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
____________________________City Clerk 
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
____________________________City Attorney 
 
 
REVIEWED BY:  
 
____________________________City Manager 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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