R-1 single-family zoning amendment
Text amendment to consolidate and simplify R-1 districts, update flag lot standards and add housing options; on March 4, 2025 the Council adopted a legislative action directing the Planning Division to draft it and consider similar changes to R-2, SR-1 and SR-1A.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
Every hearing and vote
February 11, 2025 · City Council work session
R-1 Single-Family Residential districts zoning text amendment
No action
The briefing on consolidating and simplifying R-1 zones was moved to a future meeting.
February 18, 2025 · City Council work session
R-1 Single-Family Residential districts zoning text amendment
Discussed
Planning staff presented a proposal to consolidate R-1/12,000, R-1/7,000 and R-15,000 sections into one, add housing types (duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhome) with up to four dwellings in R-1, R-2 and SR districts, set regulations for each type, and add a guiding principle on affordability. Council members asked about lot sizes, parking, cottage-home setbacks, subdividing lots, deed-restriction expiration (about 30 years), maximum building coverage, historic overlays and notice to property owners. A straw poll supporting the legislative intent was supported by all members present. Council Member Sarah Young asked for a comparison with the Affordable Housing Initiative; Council Member Alejandro Puy asked about maximum building coverage.
March 4, 2025 · City Council
Legislative action: R-1 single-family zoning text amendment
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted a legislative action directing the Planning Division to draft a text amendment consolidating and simplifying R-1 districts, updating flag lot standards, adding housing options and, to the extent possible, removing barriers to homeownership, and to consider similar changes to the R-2, SR-1 and SR-1A zones. The motion states the Council wants to study effects on affordable housing incentives, housing, walkability and water conservation, and names increasing homeownership and including affordable 'missing middle' and family-sized housing as guiding principles.