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A. Lot Width. Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 20.56 CMC, each lot or parcel of land shall have the following minimum lot widths:

Table 20.16-3. Minimum Lot Width

Required Area (square feet)

Interior Lot (feet)

Corner Lot (feet)

Under 6,000

50

60

6,000 – 6,999

60

65

7,000 – 7,999

65

70

8,000 – 8,999

70

70

9,000 – 9,999

75

75

10,000 – 12,499

80

80

12,500 – 14,999

90

90

15,000 and over

100

100

B. Lot Size in the LDR and MDR Zones. The planning commission may approve reductions to minimum lot size in the LDR and MDR Zones to accommodate small-lot or cluster subdivisions with a planned development permit as part of the tentative subdivision map process. In no case shall such small-lot subdivisions exceed the allowable density in the respective zone.

C. Lot Size and Density in MDR and HDR Zones. The maximum density for lots less than 25,000 square feet in the MDR Zone shall be 11 dwelling units/acre. The maximum density for lots less than 25,000 square feet in the HDR Zone shall be 15 dwelling units/acre. All development standards apply. Any site that is included in the Site Inventory found in Chapter 4 of the Housing Element is exempt from this provision and can be built to the maximum allowed density.

D. Private and Public Streets. Private streets shall be permitted, provided street width and design conform to requirements applied by various city departments. At a minimum, private streets with parking on one side shall measure no less than 28 feet in width curb-to-curb, with required parkways provided as additional width. Private streets with parking on both sides shall measure no less than 34 feet in width. Public streets shall conform with the city’s street standard manual.

E. Multiple Dwellings Restriction in MDR Zone. In no event may multiple dwelling units be placed on a lot or parcel of land with an area of less than 6,000 square feet, with the exception of accessory dwelling units.

F. Minimum Density in HDR Zone. The minimum density requirements in Table 20.16-2 shall apply to new projects. Additions to existing structures in the HDR Zone, including the addition of accessory dwelling units, are permitted.

G. Special Development Standards in the MDR and HDR Zones. The following special development standards shall apply to residential development in the MDR and HDR Zones. See also CMC 20.16.130 for design standards in all residential zones.

1. Refuse Collection. Refuse collection facilities shall be provided pursuant to CMC 20.56.080.

2. Masonry Wall. On any lot or parcel having six or more dwelling units, a masonry wall not less than six feet in height shall be constructed and maintained along the entire length of the side and rear property lines.

H. Transitional and Supportive Housing. Transitional housing and supportive housing shall be considered a residential use of property and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).