C H A P T E R 17 R-1 (TN) Zones (Single Family Residential (Traditional Neighborhood)) Sections 25-17.1 Purpose 25-17.2 Subdistricts 25-17.3 Permitted Uses 25-17.4 Conditional Uses 25-17.5 Development Standards 25-17.6 Fences, Walls and Hedges 25-17.7 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities 25-17.8 Signs 25-17.9 Design Standards and Guidelines 25-17.10 Energy Conservation 25-17.11 Water Conservation 25-17.1 Purpose The purpose of the R-1(TN) districts is to provide livable and pedestrian-oriented residential areas within Firebaugh where development is consistent with the Firebaugh General Plan and is generally limited to low density concentrations of single-family dwellings. A key feature of the Traditional Neighborhood zones is the review of architectural character of new dwellings, and emphasis on careful design to encourage a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood environment. Regulations in the TN zones are designed to promote the following: a. An attractive and unique neighborhood design that ranges from streetscape to the residential dwellings themselves which will be designed to promote interaction with the neighborhood, including the use of front porches, and garages set back behind the front plane of the dwelling; and b. Encourage a suitable environment for family life; c. Provide space for community facilities, including parks, schools, churches and other facilities that will complement the residential environment; 17-1 (DRAFT) Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17: R-1 (TN) Zones (Single Family Residential (Traditional Neighborhood)) d. A circulation system that is pedestrian-friendly, is well connected to the community at-large and adjacent residential developments, and provides for alternative forms of transportation; e. The conservation of valuable resources ranging from water to energy. A key feature of the R-1(TN) zones is the review of the architectural character of single family dwellings, to ensure that homes reflect styles that are historic to the San Joaquin Valley. 25-17.2 Subdistricts In order to adequately plan for single family development at various densities, the R-1 (TN) district is further divided into the following subdistricts: R-1 (TN) (single family residential, 6,500 square foot minimum lot size); R-1-5 (TN) (single family residential, 5,000 square foot minimum lot size); R-1-4.25 (TN) (single family residential, 4,250 square foot lot size); 25-17.3 Permitted Uses The following uses are permitted by administrative approval, subject to development standards contained in this chapter. a. Single-family dwellings, including conventional stick-built, and mobile homes/modular homes subject to design standards contained in Section 25-15.9 of this chapter. b. Accessory buildings and structures, including garages, swimming pools, sheds and similar. c. Home occupations, subject to standards contained in Chapter 25-41 (Special Uses). d. Second residential units, subject to standards contained in Chapter 25-41 (Special Uses). e. Small day care homes (for 1 to 8 children), subject to standards contained in Chapter 25-41 (Special Uses). f. Licensed residential care facilities serving six or fewer persons, subject to standards contained in Chapter 25-41 (Special Uses). 17-2 (DRAFT) Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17: R-1 (TN) Zones (Single Family Residential (Traditional Neighborhood)) g. Employee Housing, subject to the issuance of a permit by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development as provided in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17030. The permit shall be prominently displayed in the housing unit and shall be provided to any peace officer, City inspector or State inspector, upon demand. h. Drainage basins. I. Water well sites. j. Utility facilities, including electrical substations, elevated pressure tanks, and communication equipment buildings. k. Model homes, subdivision sales offices and temporary construction materials storage yards associated with the development of a residential subdivision. l. Transitional and supportive housing (six or fewer persons). m. Storage of recreational vehicles, motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, camping trailer, boat or boat trailer storage, subject to standards contained in Chapter 25-41 (Special Uses). 25-17.4 Conditional Uses The following uses shall be permitted upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit consistent with Chapter 25-51 Conditional Use Permits. a. Public and quasi-public uses of an educational or religious type including public and parochial elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges; nursery schools, nonprofit schools and colleges; churches and other religious institutions. b. Licensed senior citizen housing facilities. c. Licensed large family day care facilities (for 9 or more children). d. Licensed residential care facilities serving more than six persons, subject to standards contained in Chapter 25-41 (Special Uses). 17-3 (DRAFT) Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17: R-1 (TN) Zones (Single Family Residential (Traditional Neighborhood)) 25-17.5 Development Standards a. Lot Area (see also Exhibit 17-1) The minimum lot size for Firebaugh’s single family residential (TN) districts are as follows: District Minimum Site Area R-1 6,500 square feet R-1-5 5,000 square feet R-1-4.25 4,250 square feet b. Lot Frontage and Depth (see also Exhibit 15-1) 1. The minimum lot frontage and depth requirements for each of Firebaugh’s single family residential (TN) districts are as follows: Table 15-1: Minimum Lot Width and Depth Requirements R-1 Zone R-1-5 Zone R-1-4.25 Zone Width: Interior 60 feet 50 feet 40 feet Lots Width: Corner 65 feet 55 feet 45 feet Lots Cul-de-sac/curve 40 feet 40 feet 40 feet frontage lots Depth 100 feet 90 feet No standard, though the depth must be sufficient to meet minimum lot area requirement of 4,250 s.f. 17-4 (DRAFT) Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17: R-1 (TN) Zones (Single Family Residential (Traditional Neighborhood)) Exhibit 15-1 • R-1 Zone - Lot Width and Depth street Interior Lot A 40' A C B A Curve- frontage Corner Interior Lot Lot Lot street C street R-1 Zones • Lot Width and Depth A Interior Lot B Corner Lot C All Lots Zone Width Width Depth R-1 60' 65' 100' R-1-5 50' 55' 90' R-1-4.25 40' 45' No Standard Note: Cul-de-sac or curved-frontage lots must have a minimum frontage of 40 feet. c. Building Height Residential structures shall not exceed 25 feet/two stories in height; Accessory structures shall not exceed 12 feet in height. 17-5 (DRAFT) Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17: R-1 (TN) Zones (Single Family Residential (Traditional Neighborhood)) d. Yard Requirements (see also Exhibit 17-2) Yard setback areas shall be maintained on lots in the Traditional Neighborhood R-1 zones as shown in Table 17-2. Table 17-2 Yard Setback Requirements R-1 (TN) Zone R-1-5 (TN) Zone R-1-4.25 (TN) Zone Front Yard 15 feet minimum, except 15 feet, minimum except that 10 feet, minimum except that garages and carports garages and carports facing a that garages and carports shall be set back at least 20 street shall be set back at least shall be set back at least feet. All dwellings shall 20 feet. All dwellings shall 20 feet. All dwellings include a front porch at include a front porch at least 8 shall include a front least 8 feet deep that spans feet deep that spans at least porch at least 8 feet deep at least one half the width one half the width of the that spans at least one of the façade of the façade of the dwelling. In no half the width of the dwelling. In no case shall case shall a garage extend façade of the dwelling. a garage or carport extend forward of the remainder of In no case shall a garage forward of the remainder the dwelling. extend forward of the of the dwelling. remainder of the dwelling. Side Yards Interior Side 5 feet, minimum 5 feet, minimum 5 feet, minimum Yard Corner lot 10 feet minimum, except 10 feet, minimum, except 20 10 feet, minimum except street side yard 20 feet required for that feet required for that portion 20 feet required for that portion of a dwelling of a dwelling where a garage portion of a dwelling where a garage or carport or carport faces a street. The where a garage or carport faces a street. The façade façade of a dwelling facing a faces a street. The façade of a dwelling facing a street side yard on a corner lot of a dwelling facing a street side yard on a corner shall have a useable porch at street side yard on a lot shall have a useable least six feet deep, spanning at corner lot shall have a porch at least six feet deep, least one-quarter the width of useable porch at least six spanning at least one- the façade. feet deep, spanning at quarter the width of the least one-quarter the façade. width of the façade. Rear Yard 10 feet, minimum 10 feet, minimum 10 feet, minimum Special Requirements: (1). Detached accessory structures no taller than 12 feet may have a zero rear or side yard setback if set back behind the front yard setback, and behind the side yard setback on the street side yard of a corner lot. (2) Architectural features, including eaves, sills, chimneys, cornices, and bay windows may extend up to 30 inches into a required side yard. (3) No building shall be located closer than 5 feet to an alley. (4) Portable carports are prohibited between a dwelling and any street abutting the lot (5) The front of any garage or carport shall not exceed 50% of the width of the façade of the dwelling of which it is a part.