R-1 Residential District

R1-Zoning Map

OVERVIEW

  • Residential Zoning District for single-family dwellings (SFD)
    • Refer to BMC Chapter 17.06 for the complete list of permitted and conditional uses
  • ADUs & JADUs permitted
  • Lots may be SB 9 eligible
  • Short-term rentals (STRs) may be allowed in SFD with an STR operating permit
  • No design review for SFDs

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DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS*

MINIMUM LOT DIMENSIONS

MAXIMUM HEIGHT

Min. Lot Width:

50 ft

Slope is less than 20%:

28 ft

Min. Lot Depth:

100 ft

Slope is 20% or more:

30 ft

Min. Lot Area:

5,000 sf

0-15 ft from front lot line:

20 ft

DENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT

ARTICULATION REQUIREMENTS

Max Density:

1 SFD per lot

Front:

30%

Max Lot Coverage:

40%

Side Interior:

N/A

Floor Area Ratio:

0.72

Side Exterior:

20%

MINIMUM SETBACKS

Rear:

30%

Front:

15 ft

LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS

Side:

3-5 ft

Front Setback:

Min. 15%

Rear:

10 ft

Downslope Lots:

Screened w/ trees

*Refer to BMC §17.06.040 for all development standards & §17.32.060 & §17.32.070 for height and setback exceptions

Irrigated Landscapes:

See BMC §15.70

 

PARKING

All uses in the R-1 shall comply with the parking regulations set forth in BMC Chapter 17.34. See §17.34.020.B.1. regarding garage and carport exclusions from the calculation of floor area for parking requirements.

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND GROUP CARE HOMES:

Studio or 1-bedroom SFDs 900 sf or less:

1 off-street space (uncovered or covered)

All other SFDs 1,800 sf or less:

1 off-street space plus 1 covered space (2 total)

SFDs exceeding 1,800 sf on lots with less than 37.5 ft street frontage:

2 off-street spaces plus 1 covered space (3 total)

SFDs exceeding 1,800 sf on lots with 37.5 ft street frontage or greater:

2 on-street or off-street spaces plus 2 covered spaces (4 total)

 

SIGNS

All advertising signs in the R-1 shall comply with the sign regulations set forth in BMC Chapter 17.36.