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Guidelines for Designing a Residential Project

Before you begin, check with the staff of the Department of Regional Planning to confirm the following:

Is the proposed use consistent with the General Plan?
What is the zoning and does it allow the proposed use?
Are there any proposed street or alley widening?
Is the project subject to special standards district requirements?

Setbacks

Structures & Parking:

R-1, R-2, R-A, A-1, A-2..........................20' front, 5' side, 15' rear
R-3, R-4...................................................15' front, 5' side, 15' rear
Lots less than 50' wide...........................Side may be 10% of which, 3' min.

Detached parking may encroach into setbacks if at least 75' from front property line.

Height

R-1, R-A, A-1, A-2...................................35 ft
R-2, R-3...................................................35 ft.
R-4............................................................13 times buildable area

Parking

Requirements

Single family residence.............................2 covered spaces
Duplex.......................................................3 covered, 1 uncovered
Apartments (per unit)
- 2 bedroom or larger...........................1 1/2 covered, 1/2 uncovered
- 1 bedroom or smaller.........................1 1/2 covered
- For projects with 10 units or more.......1 guest for each 4 unit

Parking Design

Standard spaces (90)................................8 1/2' x 18'
Turning radius (back-up space).................26'
Tandem.......................................................8 1/2' x 36'

No compact parking is allowed.
Backing into alley is allowed if garage is 26 ft. from far side of alley.

Building Separation

Between 2 primary structures.........................10 ft.
Between primary & accessory structures.......6 ft.