San Luis Obispo County |
County Code |
Title 22. LAND USE ORDINANCE |
Article 4. STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES |
Chapter 22.30. STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES |
§ 22.30.475. Residential - Small Lot Single-Family.
In addition to complying with the Planned Development standards in Sections 22.22.145.B, Small-Lot Single-Family projects in the Residential Single-Family and Residential Multi-Family land use categories shall comply with the following standards:
A.
Minimum site area. 6,000 square feet in Residential Single-Family.
B.
Parking. The garage/workshop is limited to a maximum of 50 percent of the size of the dwelling. Parking shall be provided as follows:
Size of Unit
Number of Parking Spaces
Units 800 square feet in size or less 1 space
Units 801 to 1,000 square feet in size 1.5 spaces
Units over 1,000 square feet in size 2 spaces
C.
Height. The height of all structures shall be no greater than 35 feet.
D.
Second and third stories. Second story floor area cannot exceed 75 percent of first floor footprint. The second story floor footprint may be up to 100 percent of the first floor footprint where design features such as architectural details, building materials or building articulation are proposed. Where the structure is greater than two stories in height, the top story shall not exceed 75 percent of the first floor footprint; design features shall be used to break up the visual mass of the structure; and the effects of shadows of the structure on surrounding residences and yard areas shall be considered.
E.
Distance between structures. Six feet minimum is required between all structures. Zero lot line designs are also allowable in accordance with Section 22.10.140.E.6.c.
F.
Attached Covered Porches. The use of attached covered front porches is highly encouraged. If not proposed, the applicant shall include a request and explanation in the justification letter consistent with Subsection 22.22.145.H. Front porches shall be a minimum of 60 square feet.
G.
Common Community Gathering Area (CCGA). In addition to the requirements for CCGA for Planned Developments in Section 22.22.145.B.1.e, CCGA shall be provided for Small-Lot Single Family developments as follows:
1.
300 square feet minimum per unit. This requirement replaces the requirement as set forth in Subsection 22.22.145.B.1.e.(1).
2.
All units shall be a minimum 200 feet walking distance of CCGA.
H.
Storage. For units with no dedicated enclosed parking, a storage area of a minimum of 100 cubic feet shall be provided for each unit. The storage may be attached to the dwellings or may be attached to a carport structure(s).
[Added 2013, Ord. 3242; 2018, Ord. 3369]