19.06.110 Density and lot size—Attached housing in single-family zones.
A. Overview and Applicability. Single-family, attached (townhouse) and duplex housing may be allowed in single-family (R-S, R-1, R-2 and R-2(A)) zones, subject to specific review processes set forth in Chapter 19.05 EMC, review criteria in Chapter 15.03 EMC, specific performance and design standards found in Chapter 19.08 EMC, and this section.
B. Density and Lot Size Requirements for Attached Housing in Single-Family Zones.
1. Except for an attached accessory dwelling unit, which is subject to the requirements of EMC 19.08.100, any attached housing is subject to the lot and density limits of this section.
2. See Table 6-7 below for maximum density and minimum lot size requirements in single-family zones. See Chapter 19.05 EMC for permitted housing types, Chapter 19.08 EMC for design and other standards for attached housing.
Zone |
Maximum Density |
Minimum Lot Size |
---|---|---|
R-S |
1 unit per 9,000 sq. ft. of lot area |
No lot shall have an area less than 4,000 square feet except that lots with alley access can have 3,000-square-foot lots. |
R-1 |
1 unit per 6,000 sq. ft. of lot area |
Each lot may be less than 6,000 square feet; provided, that 12,000 square feet is provided for both dwelling units. |
R-2 |
1 unit per 3,750 sq. ft. of lot area |
The minimum lot area for a two-unit dwelling is 7,500 square feet; there is no minimum lot area for individual lots within the development. |
R-2(A) |
1 unit per 2,900 sq. ft. of lot area |
The minimum lot area for the development is 9,000 square feet; there is no minimum lot area for individual lots within the development. |
(Ord. 3774-20 § 5(F) (Exh. 3), 2020.)