Institute a Single Story Combining District. This is a zoning district that prohibits 2nd stories. To apply, two-thirds of the property owners must sign a petition requesting the district. For more details, please contact the Planning Division at the number listed below. R-2 Zoning Districts A floor area ratio is the ratio of the house size to the lot size.
Floor area includes both living area and garage area.
Basements which are no more than 2 ft. above grade are not included as floor area. Any house size greater than the following thresholds must be reviewed at a Planning Commission hearing. As part of that public hearing, adjacent neighbors will be noticed and will have appeal rights. In addition to the above changes to the development regulations, Council has directed staff to create a Single Family Home Design booklet with illustrations showing compatible house designs in a variety of neighborhoods. This sheet is a listing of the changes that have been made to single family home regulations.