14-4-104 MAXIMUM DENSITY AND MINIMUM LOT STANDARDS

Areas within the (R) Residential Zone are divided into subzones based on the maximum permitted density. The maximum density is indicated by the number following the Zone designation. For example, R-4 means Single-Family Residential with a maximum of four (4) units per acre. In addition to the maximum density requirement, each subzone has a standard for minimum lot size and buildable area. The R-F subzone (Residential Foothill) has varying standards based on the average slope within the development or development phase, and therefore has no density marker. A. All structures and all other site improvements of whatever description shall be located only upon areas constituting usable land. Furthermore, all lots or parcels that are designated or zoned for residential development shall have a minimum rectangular buildable area with a length to width ratio between 2:1 and 1:2, that is located entirely on ground of less than thirty percent (30%) slope, that does not encroach into required setbacks or easements, and that meets the area requirements as outlined in this section. The minimum building pad may not be modified by Council discretion. The exact location of the minimum building pad shall be designated by the developer or owner during the approval process and shown on the subdivision plat or site plan, as applicable. Table 14-4-104a Subzone R-4 R-3 R-1 Max. Density (Units/Acre) 4 3 1 Min. Lot Size (Sq Ft) 8,000 11,000 40,000 Min. Buildable Area (Sq Ft) 2,000 3,000 5,000 Min. Lot Width (Ln. Ft) 70 80 100 Table 14-4-104b Subzone Avg. Slope R-F 0 -15% R-F 15 - 20% R-F 20 - 25% R-F 25 - 30% R-F 30 - 35% R-F 35% + Max. Density (Units/Acre) 2 1 0.50 0.20 0.10 0.025 Min. Lot Size (Sq Ft) 20,000 sq ft 40,000 sq ft 2 acres 5 acres 10 acres 40 acres Min. Buildable Area (Sq Ft) 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 Min. Lot Width (Ln. Ft) 100 120 120 120 120 120 B. Each lot or parcel in the (R) Zone shall have a minimum width, measured at the minimum front yard setback line, as outlined in this Title. Each lot or parcel shall also abut a public street for a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet, as measured along a line parallel to the center of the street or along the circumference of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. For property fronting on a cul-de-sac not improved to City standards, frontage shall be calculated by measuring the linear distance between the side property lines at the tangential point of the arc. C. Each corner lot or parcel in the (R) Zone shall be ten (10) feet wider and ten percent (10%) larger than the minimum requirement for interior lots in the subzone in which it is located, except for the R-F subzone. Also, each corner lot shall meet the minimum width and frontage requirements along both street frontages. A parcel of land on a street corner may not be subdivided diagonally from the corner in order to avoid the provisions of this section. D. Not more than one single-family dwelling or primary building may be placed on a lot or parcel in the (R) Zone. E. It is unlawful to subdivide, modify or otherwise create a residential lot that does not have the minimum required width, except for legally existing non-conforming lots. Furthermore, no residential lot may be narrower than the minimum required width at any point between the front property line and the closest point of the primary dwelling and/or the approved buildable area. F. A building permit shall not be issued for any type of construction on a flag lot or landlocked parcel that has not been approved by the City as a developed lot.