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Section 1. Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.31 (Residential Districts), Section 18.31.030
(Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Schedule 18.31.030-A: Lot Area and Width—Residential Uses; Schedule 18.31.030-B: Density
Regulations—Residential Uses; and Schedule 18.31.030-C: Development Regulations
Residential Uses are included in this section. The numbers in the tables refer to standards
immediately below the table.
Schedule 18.31.030-A: Lot Area and Width --Residential Uses
Districts
12.E-1
Minimum Lot Area (s
30,000
Minimum Leat
100
Minimum Lot D ept
100 feet
RE -2
14,000
85
RS -2
10,000
80
RS -2.5
8,000
75
RS -3
7,000 8;000 sq ft corner lot)
70
RS -3.5
RS -4
1
6,000 (7,000 sq ft corner lot).
65 70 -foot corner lot)
60 70 -foot corner lot.
RM -6
10;0001
80
RM -9
RM -10
Notes:
I Lot sizes maybe reduced for small -lot subdivisions in accordance with Section 18.31.050.
2 Applies to street frontage; cul-de-sac lot width maybe reduced to 35 feet; flag lots must have a minimum street
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frontage of 20 feet for a single flac, lot; and 15 feet per lot for adjacent flag lots. Also, see Title t7,
Subdivisions. See Section 18.46 080 (Nonconforming Parcels)
Schedule 18.31.030-B: Density Regulations—Residential Uses. The base number of dwelling
units permitted on any "RE," "RS," or "RM" parcel shall be computed by deducting areas of slopes
over 20 percent (20%) and any areas subject to flooding from a 100 -year -storm event (as
determined by FEMA or the Citywide Master Storm Study (Montgomery -Watson Report) or by
other flood studies acceptable to the City) and multiplying the remainder (gross developable
acreage) by the base density of the district as shown in Schedule 18.31.030-B.
Schedule 18.31.030-B depicts the lower and upper ends of the density range for each single-family
residential district based on General Plan land use classifications. The schedule also establishes
the maximum density permitted in each "RM" District. That density is expressed in the maximum
number of dwelling units permitted based on the net area of the lot. This code specifically is
structured to correct the density from gross to net for "RM" Districts. The schedule also provides
for increases in density beyond those depicted on the zoning map under certain specified
circumstances.
Districts
Base Density:
Maximum
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Units per gross
Density: Units per
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gross developable
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Notes:
I Lot sizes maybe reduced for small -lot subdivisions in accordance with Section 18.31.050.
2 Applies to street frontage; cul-de-sac lot width maybe reduced to 35 feet; flag lots must have a minimum street
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frontage of 20 feet for a single flac, lot; and 15 feet per lot for adjacent flag lots. Also, see Title t7,
Subdivisions. See Section 18.46 080 (Nonconforming Parcels)
Schedule 18.31.030-B: Density Regulations—Residential Uses. The base number of dwelling
units permitted on any "RE," "RS," or "RM" parcel shall be computed by deducting areas of slopes
over 20 percent (20%) and any areas subject to flooding from a 100 -year -storm event (as
determined by FEMA or the Citywide Master Storm Study (Montgomery -Watson Report) or by
other flood studies acceptable to the City) and multiplying the remainder (gross developable
acreage) by the base density of the district as shown in Schedule 18.31.030-B.
Schedule 18.31.030-B depicts the lower and upper ends of the density range for each single-family
residential district based on General Plan land use classifications. The schedule also establishes
the maximum density permitted in each "RM" District. That density is expressed in the maximum
number of dwelling units permitted based on the net area of the lot. This code specifically is
structured to correct the density from gross to net for "RM" Districts. The schedule also provides
for increases in density beyond those depicted on the zoning map under certain specified
circumstances.
Districts
Base Density:
Maximum
Density Increases
Units per gross
Density: Units per
developable
gross developable
acre
acre
RE -1
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Increases over the base density shown on the zoning
map and as reflected in this table shall be allowed only
under one or more of the following circumstances:
1. The Planning Commission determines that the
additional site and building design elements listed in
Section 18.31.040, for single-family developments,
RE -2
2
2
RS -2
2
3.5
RS -2.5
2.5
3.5
RS -3
3
3.5
RS -3.5
15
6
are in evidence.
2. In single-family districts, the base density may be
RS -4
4
6
One dwelling unit
per net square
adjusted within a given range to reflect the density
foot:
allowed by the General Plan in effect on October 1,
2000 (previous General Plan), in accordance with
General Plan policy. To attain the adjusted density, it
must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
planning commission that the dusted density is
RM -6
6
5,500 sf
RM -9
9
4,500 sf
RM -10
10
3,500 sf
Districts
Base Density:
Maximum
Density Increases
Units per gross
Density: Units per
developable
gross developable
acre
acre
RM -12
12
3,000 sf
acceptable considering the following factors: site
topography, public -street access, availability of
4D
RM -15
15
2,500 sf
utilities, existing neighborhood characteristics,
RM -18
18
2,225 sf
including the average density of surrounding
development.
3. A density bonus consistent with Government Code
RM -20
20
1,850 sf
Section 65915, et seq., is approved.
4. Housing developments for low/moderate income
senior citizens may be approved at two hundred
percent of base density for one -bedroom units and one
RM -30
30
1,450 sf
hundred fifty percent of base density for two-bedroom
units for apartment projects in the "W" District.
5. The base density for any residential development in
the "RM -12" District, "RM -15" District, or "RM -18"
District that reserves a minimum of 20 percent of the
residential units for extremely low, very low, and/or
low-income households shall be twenty units per acre.
• Density credit shall not be given for lands encumbered by public or quasi -public agency utility easements for which
compensation for said easement has been paid.
• Because development sites and types differ significantly, maximum residential density in the "RM" District may
be based on either -gross developable acres" or "net developable acres," whichever provides the highest number of
dwelling units,
Schedule IS.31.030-C: Development Regulations--2Residential" Districts
"RS -2"
"RM - 6"
'IRM -20" Additional Regulations
"RE -1„ "R-"
through
through
through (Numbers refer to
"RS -41'
'I -18"
"RM -30" standards immediately
below the table)
Minimum Yards
(feet)
(1)
(8) all districts
Front
25
15
15
15
See Section 18.31.050 for
small -lot subdivisions
(9)
15 feet total; no
side yard less
(2); (3); (4}—for RM
Aggregate 30';
than 5 feet
5; 10 for
districts
Side
no side less
(except small -lot
` 2 or more
10
(8) for RE & RS districts
than 10'
subdivisions
stories
(9)
(Section
(10)
18.31.050
(8) for RE & RS districts
See 'Section
18.46.040 for
Corner Side
15
15
15
15
Existing
Nonconforming
building setbacks
(9)
10
Rear
15
15
15
15
(2)
8) for RE & RS districts
Distance Between
Single -story -1011
Main
—
—
1 & 2 story -15 ft 3
Structures
or more stories-20ft
Maximum Lot
40%
40%
(7) RM districts only
Coverage
Vehicle Accommodation - See Cha ter
18.41, Off -Street P ing and Loading
Front -yard setback area
Lirmitations on
may not be used for
Parking
Yes-
Yes
Yes
Yes
required parking•, minimum
Frontage
garage and carport setback
of 20 feet where garage or
car ort faces a street
Garage Frontage
Yes
Yes
—
—
(6)
Limitations
Other Standards
Accessory
See Section 18.43:020
Uses/Structures
Accessory Dwelling
Units
See Section 18.43.140
(ADUs) or Junior
ADUs
Buffer Yards
See Section 18:40.020 – RM Districts Only
(1) Front -Yard Setback. The required front -yard setback may be determined through averaging
provided that when four (4) or more parcels in a block have been improved with structures,
the minimum front -yard setback shall be the average of the setbacks on the improved parcels
if this average is less than the minimum setback required by this chapter. The maximum
setback in the "RE" and "RS" Districts for lots less than forty thousand square feet
(40,000 ft2) is fifty feet (50'), or forty percent (40%) of the lot depth, whichever is greater
unless a zoning exception is obtained.
(2) Multi -story Limitations. In order to limit impacts to the rear -yard privacy of single-family
developments and to ensure adequate building bulk and height transitions between
single-family and multiple -family districts, the following "RM" multistory setback is
established:
The minimum setback to a second or higher story, where an "RM" District abuts an "RE" or
"RS" District shall be twenty-five feet (25'). For discretionary permits, including subdivision
of land, the approving body may require second -story setbacks up to fifty feet (50') if, given
the circumstances of the site and surrounding properties—such as building size and height,
topography, and similar considerations—the additional setback is necessary to achieve the
intent of this section.
(3) Minimum Yards. Projections into yards are allowed for decks, porches, bay windows, roof
eaves and similar features; see Section 18.40.030; Building Projections into Setback Areas.
(4) Minimum Side Yard, The minimum side yard shall be increased two feet (2') per story for
each story over two (2) in a multiple -family building, unless the upper story is set back ten
feet (10') from the building face. Where a dwelling fronts on a side yard, the side yard shall
be a minimum of fifteen feet (15).
(5) Private and Common Outdoor Living Area. Each multiple -family residential
development (two (2) or more dwelling units on a single lot) shall provide private and
common areas for its tenants. Private areas typically consist of covered or uncovered
"RS -2" "RM -611 "RM -2011 Additional Regulations
"RE -1" "RE -211 through through through (Numbers refer to
"RS -41' 'IRM -1811 "RM -30" standards immediately
below the table)
Common and
Private Open
(5) RM districts only
Space
Design Criteria
For discretionary permits, see Section 18.40.050
Off -Street Parking
Roof -Mounted
Mechanical
Prohibited — See Section 18. 40.130
Equipment
Setbacks from
Creeks and
See Chapter 18.48
Riparian Areas
Sky Plane
See Section 18.40.150 — RM districts only
(1) Front -Yard Setback. The required front -yard setback may be determined through averaging
provided that when four (4) or more parcels in a block have been improved with structures,
the minimum front -yard setback shall be the average of the setbacks on the improved parcels
if this average is less than the minimum setback required by this chapter. The maximum
setback in the "RE" and "RS" Districts for lots less than forty thousand square feet
(40,000 ft2) is fifty feet (50'), or forty percent (40%) of the lot depth, whichever is greater
unless a zoning exception is obtained.
(2) Multi -story Limitations. In order to limit impacts to the rear -yard privacy of single-family
developments and to ensure adequate building bulk and height transitions between
single-family and multiple -family districts, the following "RM" multistory setback is
established:
The minimum setback to a second or higher story, where an "RM" District abuts an "RE" or
"RS" District shall be twenty-five feet (25'). For discretionary permits, including subdivision
of land, the approving body may require second -story setbacks up to fifty feet (50') if, given
the circumstances of the site and surrounding properties—such as building size and height,
topography, and similar considerations—the additional setback is necessary to achieve the
intent of this section.
(3) Minimum Yards. Projections into yards are allowed for decks, porches, bay windows, roof
eaves and similar features; see Section 18.40.030; Building Projections into Setback Areas.
(4) Minimum Side Yard, The minimum side yard shall be increased two feet (2') per story for
each story over two (2) in a multiple -family building, unless the upper story is set back ten
feet (10') from the building face. Where a dwelling fronts on a side yard, the side yard shall
be a minimum of fifteen feet (15).
(5) Private and Common Outdoor Living Area. Each multiple -family residential
development (two (2) or more dwelling units on a single lot) shall provide private and
common areas for its tenants. Private areas typically consist of covered or uncovered
balconies, decks, patios, porches, fenced yards, and similar areas outside the residence. A
minimum of eighty square feet (80 ft2) with a minimum depth of ten feet (10') shall be
provided with each dwelling unit. The minimum depth can be reduced to six feet (6) for
upper -story units.
Common outdoor -activity areas typically consist of landscape areas, walks, patios, swimming
pools, barbeque areas, shade elements, playgrounds, turf, or other such improvements as are
appropriate to enhance the outdoor environment of the development. All areas not improved
with buildings, parking, vehicular access ways, trash enclosures, and similar items shall be
developed as common areas with the type of attributes described above. Common areas in
developments of twenty (20) or more dwelling units must be of sufficient size and
arrangement such that they allow adequate area for gathering, play, and other outdoor
activities for their tenants and guests.
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Section 18.31.030-C
MULTIPLE FAMILY (APARTMENTS)
RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE
(6) Garage Frontage Limitations. Where garage doors face a street, garage fronts (in linear
feet) shall not exceed 45 percent (45%) of the width of the lot as measured at the proposed
building setback line. This limitation can be exceeded by an additional 10 percent (104/x) of
the lot frontage where the garage extends beyond the front door of the residence and is
separated by a depth of no more than 6 feet (6'), measured from a line extended parallel to
the plane of the front door. In the case of garages designed to accommodate three (3) or more
vehicles, at least one garage front must be offset from the remaining garage fronts by at least
two feet (2).
(7) Maximum Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage calculations in the "RM" Districts include
buildings, driveways, parking areas, and trash -enclosure areas. Schedule 18.31.030-D
indicates the maximum allowable lot coverage in each "RM" District.
Schedule 18.31.030-D: Maximum Lot Coverage
Zoning District
Maximum Lot Coverage
RM -6
60%
RM -9
65%
RM -10
70%
RM -12
70%
RM -15
75%
RM -18
75%
RM -20
80%
RM -30
85%
(8) Recreational Vehicle Storage. Recreational vehicles, including, but not limited to, motor
homes, travel trailers, detached campers/shells, boats, and trailers of all types shall not be
stored within any front -yard or street side -yard setback unless a zoning exception is granted
pursuant to Chapter 18.15. Such vehicles are permitted to be stored in interior side -yard or
rear -yard setback areas. Items stored within the setback areas must be placed so as to
prevent violations of the California Building Code with respect to egress, natural light, and
ventilation and shall not contribute to or constitute blight, as defined by the Redding
Municipal Code. The regulations of this section do not apply to: (1) Class B motor homes
(commonly known as "van conversions") which otherwise comply with applicable parking
standards and (2) temporary parking of recreational vehicles as necessary for customary
active loading and unloading activities associated with the intended use of the vehicles for
a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours in a one-week period.
(9) Storage Buildings. No storage buildings or similar structures shall be placed or erected in
any front -yard or corner side -yard setback area regardless of size.
(10) Corner Side Setback Exception. Corner side setbacks on lots created prior to adoption of
this Code (October 1, 2002) may utilize the corner side setback required by the Zoning
Code at the time of lot creation, but in no case shall it be less than ten feet ( 10').
(11) With the exception of driveways, walkways, and porches, no portion of a single-family
lot between the front lot line and the dwelling shall be paved, with the following exceptions:
a) An area no greater than twenty feet (20') in width adjacent to the side of a driveway that
is nearest to an abutting lot may be paved and utilized for off-street parking (with the
exception of recreational vehicles in accordance with Schedule 18.31.030-C).
b) At the discretion of the Director, additional paving for a driveway for access to the rear
yard for additional parking of vehicles may be provided. Additional paving may be
allowed only when it is proven that the additional paving will not be injurious to public
safety or negatively impact the abutting lots.
c) Circular driveways constructed pursuant to an encroachment permit approved by the
City Engineer may be utilized for off-street parking,
d) Corner lots are permitted an additional driveway on the rear on -third of the lot.
Off-street parking on a single-family lot between the front lot line and the dwelling and in
the case of comer lots the corner side lot line and the dwelling shall be limited to driveways
and paved parking areas adjacent to driveways as described above.
Section 2. Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.59 (Housing Opportunity Overlay District),
Chapter 18.59 is added to read in its entirety as follows:
In accordance with California Goverment Code Section 65583.2(c) as well as the City's General
Plan, the purpose of the "HO" Housing Opportunity Overlay District is to:
1. Implement programs established in the 2020-2028 Housing Element Update to incentivize the
development of by -right residential development on parcels identified as vacant sites and which
provide capacity for the City to meet its share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
2. Create economic opportunity for diverse and affordable housing choices to be developed in
areas deemed appropriate and zoned for multiple -family residential development.
3. Encourage the development of housing projects which would increase the supply of market -
rate and income -qualifying housing types which help to achieve adequate levels of workforce
housing.
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The "HO" Housing Opportunity Overlay Zoning District is combined with any "RM -12" through
"RM -18" Residential Multiple Family Zoning District on parcels of land that have been
specifically identified in the City's 2020-2028 Housing Element as vacant residential sites and
which have yet to be developed. An amendment to the zoning of parcels identified in the Housing
Element with this overlay district may be initiated by the application of a property owner or
owners, or upon the initiative of the Director of Development Services, Planning Commission or
City Council. The boundary of the overlay district may be applied to the entire parcel identified or
applied only to the portions of the parcels which are unconstrained by slope, floodplain or
environmental issues and which meet the provisions of California Government Code Section
65583.2.
For purposes of this Section, the following definitions are established:
1. By -Right Use. A use that is permitted in the zoning district or overlay district without any
discretionary review being required and for which the approval would not constitute a "project"
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for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 2 1000) of the Public Resources Code.
2. Household. A person living alone, or two or more persons sharing residency whose income is
considered for housing payments, and all minor children.
3. Housing Development Project. A residential or mixed-use development meeting the criteria
and definition established in California Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(2).
4. Lower Income Household. A household that is either an extremely low-income, very low-
income or low-income household as established under the latest State of California income
limits for Shasta County and published by the Department of Housing and Community
Development. This applies to both for -rent and for -sale housing.
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Housing Development Projects proposed in accordance with this section shall be subject to the
following development standards:
1. Density. Multiple -family residential developments and mixed-use developments meeting the
criteria set forth in California Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(2) may be permitted at a
density of twenty dwelling units per gross developable acre if at least twenty percent of the
units proposed with the project would qualify as affordable to lower income households.
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a. Multiple -family residential housing development projects proposed in accordance with this
section shall be subject to the same, objective development standards required by the base
district.
K Mixed-use housing development projects proposed in accordance with this section shall be
subject to the objective development standards set forth in the "MU" Mixed -Use Overlay
District, Chapter 18.54.050 or the "MU -N" Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay District,
Chapter 18.55.050, whichever is deemed appropriate as determined by the Director of
Development Services.
18.59.050 — Procedure
Notwithstanding the permitting requirements established for the base district, housing
development projects qualifying for the provisions of this overlay district shall be considered a by
right use permitted without any discretionary review required for approval of the project.
Qualifying projects shall be submitted to the Development Services Department with an
application for a building permit.
A. If the regulations set forth in this chapter or other applicable sections referenced by this chapter
conflicts with Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.26 or California Government Code Section
65915 or other applicable State law, State law shall supersede this chapter.
B. Where a conflict occurs between the HO overlay district and any other section of the zoning
code or any provision of the Redding Municipal Code, the Director of Development Services
will determine which regulation prevails.
C. Where the maximum density of the base district is less than twenty units per acre, the maximum
density for a housing development project qualifying under this section shall supersede the
density set forth in the base district.
Section 3. Finding of fact: the City finds and declares as follows:
A. The Zoning Map of the City of Redding is incorporated in and made part of Municipal
Code Title 18, known as the City of Redding Zoning Ordinance.
B. The Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing pertaining to the
amendment on October 14, 2025, and recommended that the City Council adopt the
attached amendment to the Zoning Map.
C. The City Council held a duly -noticed public hearing on November 4, 2025, prior to the
first reading of the ordinance.
D. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map is consistent with the General Plan and any
applicable specific plans.
E. Adoption of this ordinance will not impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding and its
surrounding region.
Section 4. The Council hereby finds and determines that the enactment of this Ordinance
is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code
section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") because CEQA does not apply to a rezoning that implements the
schedule of actions contained in an approved housing element pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section
65583 of the Government Code. This rezoning action implements Activity 2.5 of the 2020-2028
Housing Element.
Section 5. The boundaries of the districts referred to in Section 18.01.050 of the Redding
Municipal Code, as designated on a map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Redding, California7'
dated January 7, 2003, are hereby altered as set forth on the map attached hereto and made a part
hereof by:
REZONING: 19 Parcels Identified in "Appendix A" Table 3 of the 2020-2028
Housing Element Update — Approximately 79 Gross Acres
FROM: "RM-12,""RM-15" and "RM -18" Residential Multiple -Family
District
TO: "RM -I2 -HO," "RM -15 -HO, and "RM -18 -HO" Residential
Multiple -Family District with a Housing Opportunity Overlay
Section 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance and the application of such
provision will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) calendar days after the date of its
adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption thereof and cause publication according to
law.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council of
the City of Redding at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of December, 2025, and was duly read and
adopted at a regular meeting on the 16th day of December, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: - Audette, Munns, Resner, Litt
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS- - None
ABSENT-
COUNCIL MEMBERS: - Dhanuka
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ABSTAIN-
COUNCIL MEMBERS. - None
MIKE LITTAU', Mayor
ATTEST- FORM APPROVED. -
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/ SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk
DATE ATTESTED:_ 2025
CAAISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney