§ 17.03.060. Residential, Single-Family Zone (R-SF Zone).

The Residential, Single-Family Zone (R-SF Zone) is intended to protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings and to provide space in suitable locations for additional residential, single-family development.

A.

Residential, Single-Family Zone, Permitted Uses. The uses permitted under this Zone District are identified in Table 17.03-3 of this Section.

B.

Residential, Single-Family Zone, Conditional Uses. The uses conditionally permitted under this Zone District are identified in Table 17.03-3 of this Section. Such uses require the approval of a conditional use permit.

C.

Residential, Single-Family Zone, Development Standards. The following standards shall apply to the Residential, Single-Family Zone (R-SF Zone):

1.

Lot Area and Dimension. The minimum lot area for lots within this zone is 7,000 square feet.

2.

Setbacks and Yards. The following setback requirements are applicable to the Residential, Single-Family Zone (R-SF Zone):

a.

Front Yard Setbacks. The minimum front yard setback is 20 feet for single level structures and 20 feet for two level structures. In no event shall a residence be situated in such a manner as to result in a distance of less than 20 feet between the back of a sidewalk and the face of a garage door.

b.

Rear Yard Setbacks. The minimum rear yard setback for single level structures is 20 feet except for those interior lots that border on an alley. A minimum rear yard setback of five feet is permitted for an accessory structure used for enclosed parking. The minimum rear yard setback for a two level residential structures is 20 feet.

c.

Side Yard Setbacks. Interior side yard setbacks shall not be less than five feet on each side except that on interior lots of 70 feet or greater in width, side yard setbacks shall be at least five feet in width on one side and ten feet in width on the other side. Two story residences shall have a ten foot side yard setback regardless of parcel width. Corner lots shall have a street side yard of at least ten feet from each side yard property line.

d.

Setbacks for Accessory Structures. Accessory structures, including second and guest units (as may be permitted by this Ordinance), detached garages, outbuildings, sheds, gazebos, and patios, shall comply with the front and side setback regulations applicable to the R-SF Zone. Such structures may be located in the rear yard areas subject to the following limitations:

1.

The height of any accessory structure shall not exceed the height of the principal residence on the site.

2.

Single-story accessory structures shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the principal residential structure; two-story accessory structures shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from the principal residential structure.

3.

A minimum rear setback of ten feet shall be maintained for any accessory structure.

4.

An accessory structure, or the total of all accessory Structures, shall in no event occupy more than 25 percent

3.

Building Height. In the Residential, Single-Family Zone (R-SF Zone), the maximum height of any building shall not exceed 35 feet or two stories, whichever is less.

Table 17.03-1 Setback (Yard) Requirements for Residential, Single-Family Zone (RSF Zone)
Yard	Single Level	Two-Level
Front Yard	20 ft.	20 ft.
Rear Yard	20 ft. for interior lots 5 ft. for accessory structures used exclusively for parking	20 ft.
Side Yard	5 ft. for interior lots <70 ft. in width 10 ft. on one side and 5 ft. on the other side for interior lots >70 ft. in width 10 ft. for corner lots (street side yard)	10 ft.

 

D.

Accessory Dwelling Units. Accessory dwelling units are limited to one per single-family residence within a Single-Family Zone.

1.

Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. Detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the main unit or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less. The height of the accessory unit shall not exceed the height of the main unit. In addition, the detached accessory dwelling unit must be connected to sewer and shall be provided with individual sewer connections. Detached accessory dwelling units shall be detached from the main unit by a minimum distance of ten feet and shall have a minimum distance of 15 feet from the rear property line. Detached accessory dwelling units may be located in an existing structure, without consideration to setbacks. The detached accessory dwelling unit shall be located in such a fashion so that it is concealed from public view and shall have matching colors and materials as the main unit. The main unit must meet current requirements for parking prior to or in conjunction with the detached accessory dwelling unit approval.

2.

Attached Accessory Dwelling Units. Attached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the main unit or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less. The height of the attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the height of the main unit. Setbacks shall meet the requirements of the zone unless within an existing structure or unless the attached accessory dwelling unit is created from an existing living space in a single-family home. The attached accessory dwelling unit shall be located in such a fashion so that it is concealed from public view (specifically the entrance) and shall have matching colors and materials as the main unit. The main unit must meet current requirements for parking prior to or in conjunction with the attached accessory unit approval.

3.

Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. Junior accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 500 square feet, shall consist of one bedroom and a limited kitchen, and have access to both interior access to the main unit and an exterior door. A junior accessory dwelling unit is not considered a separate dwelling unit. The height of the junior accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the height of the main unit. Setbacks shall meet the requirements of the zone unless within an existing structure. The junior accessory dwelling unit kitchen may only have a wet bar or efficiency kitchen (a single basin sink with a maximum waste line diameter of 1.5 inches and cooking facility with appliances that can run on standard 120 volt outlets or natural or propane gas). The kitchen may include a small refrigerator (maximum of six cubic feet), microwave, and small cooktop (max two elements).

The owner must occupy either the main unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

The junior accessory dwelling unit shall be located in such a fashion so that it is concealed from public view so as not to look like a duplex. The entry to the junior accessory dwelling unit shall face the side- or back-yard area. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall have matching colors and materials as the main unit. The main unit must meet current requirements for parking prior to or in conjunction with the junior accessory dwelling unit approval.

E.

Residential, Single-Family Zone, Off Street Parking. Automobile storage space shall be provided as indicated herein in Section 17.05.

F.

Residential, Single-Family Zone, Landscaping. The provisions of Chapter 17.06 of this ordinance shall apply.

G.

Residential, Single-Family Zone, Signs. The provisions of Chapter 17.07 of this ordinance shall apply.

(Ord. 920 §2, 9/2007; Ord. No. 1017, April 17, 2012; Ord. No. 1080, § 4, 12-20-2016