Chapter 18.24 — CZ R-3 COASTAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT

The purpose of the CZ R-3 district is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district and to promote planned unit developments that encourage small lot consolidation, provision of open space, and provision of residential units in a suitable environment for family life. (Ord. 84-1 §14-1; Ord. 04-03)

Permitted uses in the CZ R-3 district, subject to coastal development permit approval are as follows:

• A. Clustered multifamily attached structures at high density subject to a PUD application.

• B. Duplex units.

• C. Single-family dwellings.

• D. Modular and mobile homes.

• E. Public uses within development projects such as picnic areas, wind shelters, promenades or other indoor public recreational area uses where outdoor recreation may not be favorable.

• (Ord. 84-1 §14-2)

No building in the CZ R-3 district shall exceed 36 feet as measured from the existing grade. All developments within 100 feet of the freeway right-of-way (considered as the main thoroughfare rightof-way, excluding on/off ramps) shall be designed so as to minimize significant adverse visual impacts and shall be limited to 25 feet in height. (Ord. 84-1 §14-3)

Minimum requirements for the CZ R-3 district are as follows:

• A. Density: allow 25 to 35 dwelling units per acre. In areas designated as special treatment area zone (where a PUD is applied for), the following standards shall apply as incentives for lot consolidation:

  1. Allow one dwelling unit per existing recorded lot (recorded as of 1981) between 1,875 and 2,250 square feet;

  2. Allow two dwelling units per every 2,250 square feet, but only for existing recorded lots (recorded as of 1981) greater than 2,250 square feet or for lots that are consolidated to create new lots greater than 2,250 square feet.

• B. The following minimum requirements shall be observed unless clustered development is proposed:

  1. Percentage of building site coverage:

     • a. Single story: 70%;

     • b. Multi-story: 65%.

  2. Minimum front yard setback: five feet.

  3. Minimum side yard setback: zero feet.

  4. Minimum rear yard setback: 15 feet.

  5. Driveway width: 17 feet.

  6. Parking spaces required per unit:

     • a. Two or fewer bedrooms: one and one-half (1-1/2) spaces per dwelling unit;

     • b. Three or more bedrooms: two spaces per dwelling unit.

• C. Clustered developments shall be subject to planned unit development (PUD) application and approval, including requirements of this zoning district, other than subsection B of this section, and the policies and requirements of the local coastal land use plan.

• (Ord. 84-1 §14-4)

Other required conditions in the CZ R-3 district are as follows:

• A. Coastal development permit required; CZ district regulations apply.

• B. Off-street parking required for all uses as indicated in this chapter. (Ord. 84-1 §14-5)