Can I split my lot under SB 9 in Jurupa Valley?

Jurupa Valley's code: Each lot must be no smaller than 40% and no larger than 60% of the original lot area. (Applies to the 2 lots created by an urban lot split.) (§ 7.85.050); The parcel must be in a single-family zone: R-R, R-R-O, R-1, R-D or R-A. (§ 9.305.030).

Lot splits under SB 9 in Jurupa Valley: the local rules

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How the lot may be divided	Each lot must be no smaller than 40% and no larger than 60% of the original lot area. Applies: Applies to the 2 lots created by an urban lot split. § 7.85.050 · code text The two (2) lots resulting from an urban lot split shall be approximately equal in size, and no smaller than forty (40) percent or larger than sixty (60) percent of the lot area of the original parcel.
Setbacks	Side and rear setbacks are 4 feet. Applies: No setback for an existing structure or one rebuilt in the same area and to the same size. § 7.85.050 · code text A setback of four (4) feet from the side and rear lot lines is required, except that no setback shall be required for an existing structure or a structure constructed in the same area and to the same dimension
Standards	The parcel must be in a single-family zone: R-R, R-R-O, R-1, R-D or R-A. § 9.305.030 · code text The parcel must be located within a single-family residential zone. For purpose of this chapter, single-family residential zoning districts include: R-R, R-R-O, R-1, R-D, and R-A. No more than 2 homes on each new lot. Applies: Applies to each lot created by an urban lot split. § 7.85.050 · code text No lot resulting from an urban lot split shall have more than two (2) residential units. Each new lot must be at least 20 feet wide. Applies: Applies to lots created by an urban lot split. § 7.85.050 · code text The width of any lot resulting from an urban lot split shall not be less than twenty (20) feet wide and access for flag lots shall not be less than twelve (12) feet wide. Flag-lot access must be at least 12 feet wide. Applies: Applies to flag lots created by an urban lot split. § 7.85.050 · code text The width of any lot resulting from an urban lot split shall not be less than twenty (20) feet wide and access for flag lots shall not be less than twelve (12) feet wide. 1 driveway per street frontage, at most 30 feet wide, with a landscape strip at least 3 feet wide alongside. Applies: SB 9 projects; more than 1 driveway may be allowed on 80 feet or more of frontage; total driveway width under 45% of frontage. § 9.305.030 · code text One (1) driveway per street frontage with a minimum three-foot-wide on-site landscape strip between the driveway and side lot line for the entire length of the driveway. The maximum width of any driveway shall not be more than thirty (30) feet. Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are not allowed. Applies: Applies to all units on an SB 9 housing site. § 9.305.030 · code text Short term rentals for periods less than thirty (30) days of any units on the site shall be prohibited. Private electrical parts such as wires, boxes and transformers must be hidden from view from nearby public streets. Applies: Applies to SB 9 housing developments. § 9.305.030 · code text Non-public utility electrical elements such as wires, conduits, junction boxes, transformers, ballasts, and switch and panel boxes shall be concealed from view from adjacent public rights-of-way. A walkway from each unit's main entrance to the sidewalk, street or alley, kept forever. Applies: Applies to SB 9 housing developments. § 9.305.030 · code text Pedestrian access to a public street or alley shall be provided with an exterior pedestrian pathway from the primary entrances of each unit to the adjoining sidewalk, street, or alley. Access to the public right-of-way shall be maintained in perpetuity.
Parking	1 off-street parking space per unit. Applies: Not needed within a 1/2-mile walk of high quality transit or major stop, or with car share within 1 block; use alley access if any. § 9.305.030 · code text One (1) off-street parking space is required for each unit, unless the parcel upon which the unit is created is within one-half (½) mile walking distance of a high quality transit corridor or a major transit stop or there is a car share vehicle located within one (1) block of the project.

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