17.16.030 Additional regulations.
A. Requirements and Findings for FAR Increase in R-1 Zone. These regulations are established to encourage development and additions that are compatible with neighborhood character in the R-1 zone. The maximum FAR may be increased from 0.4 to 0.5 if the building design incorporates one of the following:
1. Single-Story. Buildings limited to one story with a maximum height of fourteen feet to top of a flat roof and twenty feet to the ridge or peak of a sloped roof (with otherwise permitted exceptions allowed). The allowed single story shall not include mezzanines or lofts.
2. Small Lots. The property is located on a small lot that is less than five thousand square feet in size.
3. Greater Setbacks. A second-story step back (upper story building setback) of at least five feet along the front façade and second-story side setbacks that are at least three feet greater than the minimum required setback.
4. Garage Location. Provide a detached garage located behind the main dwelling.
B. High-Occupancy Residential Use. Reserved.*
* Code reviser’s note: This subsection previously contained a cross-reference to Chapter 17.148, which was repealed by Ord. 1705.
(Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)