Chapter 9.68 — RP RESIDENTIAL-PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT

The RP district is established to provide for the development and maintenance of moderate-density and moderate-intensity residential and office uses to produce an integrated mixed-use neighborhood of superior quality.

(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

The following principal uses are permitted:

• A. Single-family detached dwellings;

• B. Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields (noncommercial);

• C. Residential care facilities, in accordance with Chapter 5.44 (Residential Care Facilities);

• D. Small and large family day care homes;

• E. Limited home rentals.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017; Ord. 363 § 11, 2023)

The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of a site development permit under Section 9.184.010 :

• A. Churches, temples, and other places of worship;

• B. Civic and government uses;

• C. Public libraries and museums;

• D. Professional and administrative offices;

• E. Public or private utility buildings and structures.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a use permit by the Planning Commission under Section 9.184.010 :

• A. Wireless communication facilities under Chapter 9.162 of this Code;

• B. Educational institutions;

• C. Multifamily dwellings with four or fewer dwelling units;

• D. Any other use that the Planning Commission finds is consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

Temporary uses are permitted in accordance with Section 9.144.070 . (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

The following accessory uses and structures are permitted when associated with and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same legal parcel of land:

• A. Uses permitted under Section 9.144.080 ;

• B. Signs, as permitted by Chapter 9.164 , except no business signs, roof signs, or projecting signs;

• C. Noncommercial keeping of pets and animals in accordance with Section 9.146.030 ;

• D. Home occupations under Section 9.146.060 ;

• E. Accessory dwelling units under Section 9.146.050 ;

• F. Accessory uses and structures which the Director of Community Development finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017; Ord. 298 § 2, 2017)

Notwithstanding Sections 9.68.010 through 9.68.060 , the following uses are specifically prohibited:

• A. Adult entertainment businesses;

• B. Keeping pets or animals for any commercial purpose;

• C. Massage establishments;

• D. Transitory lodgings;

• E. Uses not expressly permitted by this chapter.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 195 § 3, 8-1-2008; Ord. 297 § 6, 2017)

• A. Building Site Area. Seven thousand two hundred square feet minimum except as otherwise allowed by Section 9.144.020 .

• B. Building Height. Thirty-five feet maximum except as otherwise allowed by Section 9.144.020 .

• C. Building Setbacks. Per Chapter 9.144 .

• D. Area per Unit. Three thousand square feet minimum net land area per dwelling unit.

• E. Enclosed Uses. All commercial uses and their related products shall be contained entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for parking and screened loading areas and except for outdoor uses expressly permitted by an approved site development permit or use permit.

• F. Off-Street Parking. Per Section 9.168.010 . Said parking shall be located and arranged so that vehicles can enter the street traveling in a forward direction.

• G. Landscaping. Per Section 9.144.060 .

• H. Lights. All lights shall be designed and located so that direct light rays shall be confined to the premises.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

The following ancillary uses are permitted subject to special provisions as noted:

• A. Power supply facility in accordance with Chapter 9.166 of this Code. (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)