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 (including detached
and attached condominiums)……………………………….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 (including
condominium projects with 10+ units)……………..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.