Arden Park NPA
Sacramento County Zoning Code
Arden Park Neighborhood Preservation Area Ordinance
Section titled “Sacramento County Zoning Code Arden Park Neighborhood Preservation Area Ordinance”Adopted November 6, 1980
Amended September 20, 2000
NPA-80-3
Adopted by ZMA #4084 (1980 Arden Arcade Consistency Rezone)
Amended by 1999-ZOB-0693
531-30. INTENT.
Section titled “531-30. INTENT.”It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors in adopting this Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance to preserve and protect the existing single family residential atmosphere of the property, described in Exhibit “531-32.1” through “531-32.6”, to preserve the unique social, architectural and environmental characteristics of the Arden Park Area, and to prevent further encroachment of commercial uses in the area.
531-31. DEFINITIONS.
Section titled “531-31. DEFINITIONS.”Except as provided specifically herein, the provisions of Title I, Chapter 25, Article 1, shall apply to all property within this NPA.
- Single-Family Dwelling. The term "single-family dwelling" excludes every form of multifamily dwelling, boarding or lodging house, sanitarium, and hospital, as defined in Title I of the Zoning Code.
- Accessory Structure. As defined in Section 130-02 of the Zoning Code.
- Incidental Agriculture. As defined in Section 130-07 of the Zoning Code.
- Private Use Garden. A garden kept on a hobby-type basis for personal use or consumption.
531-32.1 EXHIBIT-RD-3 (NPA).
Section titled “531-32.1 EXHIBIT-RD-3 (NPA).”The boundaries of that portion of the NPA zoned for RD-3 uses is shown on exhibit labeled ‘531-32.1’.
531-32.2 EXHIBIT—SC (NPA).
Section titled “531-32.2 EXHIBIT—SC (NPA).”The boundaries of that portion of the NPA zoned for SC (Shopping Center) uses is shown on exhibit labeled ‘531-32.2’.
531-32.3 EXHIBIT-LC (NPA).
Section titled “531-32.3 EXHIBIT-LC (NPA).”The boundaries of that portion of the NPA zoned for LC (Limited Commercial) uses is shown on exhibit labeled ‘531-32.3’.
531-32.4 EXHIBIT-BP (NPA).
Section titled “531-32.4 EXHIBIT-BP (NPA).”The boundaries of that portion of the NPA zoned BP (Business Professional) uses is shown on exhibit labeled ‘531-32.4’.
531-32.5 EXHIBIT-RD-5 (NPA).
Section titled “531-32.5 EXHIBIT-RD-5 (NPA).”The boundaries of that portion of the NPA zoned for RD-5 (Residential Density) uses is shown on exhibit ‘531-32.5’.
531-32.6 EXHIBIT-STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SETBACK.
Section titled “531-32.6 EXHIBIT-STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SETBACK.”The street right-of-way and setback, as required by the NPA, is shown on exhibit labeled ‘531-32.6’.
531-32.7 EXHIBIT-SETBACK AND HEIGHT DIAGRAMS.
Section titled “531-32.7 EXHIBIT-SETBACK AND HEIGHT DIAGRAMS.”The setback and height for primary dwellings, as required by the NPA, is shown on exhibit labeled ‘531-32.7’.
531.33. EXISTING BUILDINGS AND LOTS.
Section titled “531.33. EXISTING BUILDINGS AND LOTS.”Each structure and lot in existence on December 27, 1978, which was legally created and complied with the standards of the underling zones, shall be deemed conforming.
531-34. PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES.
Section titled “531-34. PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES.”Uses permitted, and uses permitted subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit, shall be regulated by the underlying zone, except for the development standards, which are set forth in this Article.
531-35. LOT STANDARDS.
Section titled “531-35. LOT STANDARDS.”- For all lots shown on Exhibits '531-32.2' through '531-32.4', the lot area, width, frontage, and building height, shall be regulated by the underlying zone.
- For all lots shown on Exhibits '532-32.1' and '531-32.5', the following lot standards shall apply:
Lot standard Value Minimum lot area 10,000 square feet Minimum lot width 65 feet Minimum public street frontage 65 feet
531-36. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Section titled “531-36. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.”(a) PRIMARY DWELLINGS.
Section titled “(a) PRIMARY DWELLINGS.”-
Front Yard. No building, or projection thereof, shall be located nearer any street than the setback line shown for that street on Exhibit ‘532-32.6’.
NOTE: Within the Arden Park NPA, the public street right-of-way line usually falls within that area which is developed as “front yard” (i.e., within the front yard landscaping, rather than at the back of the curb). To determine the right-of-way line, take the ‘Half Right-of-Way In Feet’, as shown on Exhibit ‘531-32.6’. Using the center of the street as the beginning point, measure the half right-of-way. This established the right-of-way line. To determine the setback, measure from the right-of-way line as the point of beginning. -
Side Street Yard. No building, or projection thereof, shall be located nearer than 25 feet to any side yard street.
NOTE: Although this ordinance allows a 25 foot setback on side street yards, there is still a recorded setback. If this recorded setback is in excess of 25 feet, that portion must be abandoned prior to construction at the 25 foot side yard setback. -
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 35 feet, except if the lot is less than 175 feet in depth, the rear yard shall be 20 percent of the average lot depth to a minimum of 20 feet. There shall be no encroachment into the rear yard, even if equal side yard area is available.
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Side Yards. There shall be a side yard on each side of a main building of not less than five feet for a one-story building, and 7.5 feet for both stories of a two-story building. If the existing first story is less than 7.5 feet from a property line, the setback for the second floor from that property line shall be not less than 7.5 feet. (See Zoning Code Section 130-174 for the definition of ‘Story’.) Items such as fireplaces, balconies, and bay windows shall not extend into required side yards as defined herein, but existing fireplaces may remain and be extended vertically. If the existing side yard is less than 7.5 feet, the roof height within 7.5 feet from the property line shall be not greater than 14 feet from the existing grade to the edge of a flat roof or midpoint of a sloping roof, and not more than 18 feet to the highest point of a sloping roof. (Refer to Section 531-32.7, Setback and Height Diagrams.)
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Building Height. No primary building or structure erected on, or moved onto property, in this zone, shall have a height greater than two stories, and not greater than 24 feet in height to the edge of a flat roof or midpoint of a sloping roof. In no case shall the highest point or peak of a roof be higher than 30 feet from the existing grade. (See Zoning Code Section 130-86.5 for the definition of ‘Existing Grade’.) Chimneys, antennae, and similar minor appurtenances may extend beyond this height. (Refer to Section 531-32.7, Setback and Height Diagrams.)
(b) RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY DWELLINGS.
Section titled “(b) RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY DWELLINGS.”The following standards shall apply to any residential accessory dwelling constructed after February 1, 1998. Any residential accessory dwelling constructed prior to February 1, 1989 shall comply with the standards of Zoning Code Section 305-83.
- LOT AREA. Each lot shall have a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet.
- DWELLING SIZE. Each residential accessory dwelling shall have a maximum floor area of not more than 640 square feet.
- SETBACKS. The primary dwelling setbacks as indicated in Section (a)(1-4) above, shall apply to all residential accessory dwellings.
- BUILDING HEIGHT. No residential accessory dwelling erected on, or moved onto, property in this zone shall have a height greater than 16 feet and shall not exceed one story.
- NUMBER OF ACCESSORY UNITS. Only one habitable accessory structure (guest house or residential accessory dwelling) shall be permitted on any lot.
- There shall be a minimum of 20 feet between a residential accessory dwelling and the primary residence.
- PARKING. At least two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided.
- SURFACE OF PARKING AND DRIVEWAY AREAS. Each dwelling unit shall be served by a driveway with a dust free surface constructed to the standards of the Public Works Agency.
- SEWER AND WATER. Public sewer and water facilities shall be provided in the RD zones.
- The property upon which an accessory dwelling is located shall remain as an unsubdivided parcel, unless all standards of the underlying zone can be met.
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. The appropriate authority may apply additional conditions to a use permit relative, but not limited to, dwelling size, location, access, height, etc., if special circumstances arise requiring such mitigation of anticipated adverse impacts to neighboring residences.
(c) OTHER ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. The following standards shall apply to all accessory structures, except residential accessory structures and swimming pools.
Section titled “(c) OTHER ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. The following standards shall apply to all accessory structures, except residential accessory structures and swimming pools.”-
Accessory structures shall not be located:
Within six (6) feet of the main building.
Within setbacks shown on recorded plats and listed on Exhibit ‘531-32.6’ for front yards and corner side-street-yards.
Within five (5) feet of the side property line.
Within three (3) feet of the rear property, public easement (if any), otherwise within three (3) feet of the rear property line, except guest houses, which shall maintain a rear yard as specified in subsection (a) (3) above (Primary Dwellings). -
The gross floor area of accessory structures shall not exceed standards found in Section 305-82 (b and c) of this Code. The height of the structure shall not exceed 12 feet as measured from the grade to the plate line of the structure.
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Guest houses shall be regulated by ‘Other Accessory Structures’ (Section (c) above), except the floor area shall have a maximum of 640 square feet and only one habitable accessory structure (residential accessory structure or guest house) shall be considered per lot.
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Fences. Fences shall not exceed six (6) feet in height, and shall not extend beyond either the required front or side-street property setback line (as shown on the recorded plat for that property and listed on Exhibit ‘531-32.6’), except for the following:
- The fence is less than three (3) feet in height.
- Parcels abutting Watt Avenue. A solid fence not exceeding six (6) feet in height may be placed no closer than five (5) feet from the right-of-way line on both the front yard and side yards; however, the Visibility Ordinance, County Code Section 12.12.010 and 12.13.020, provisions must be met.
- Fences or other structures shall not be erected within the Right-of-Way per Section 531-36(a)(1).
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Swimming pools and spas shall be regulated by Title III, Chapter 5, Article 6 of the Zoning Code.
(d) DUPLEX UNITS.
Section titled “(d) DUPLEX UNITS.”The development standards for duplex units shall be as outlined in Title III, Chapter 5, Article 4, of the Zoning Code. Any accessory structure in conjunction with a duplex shall comply with standards as outlined in this NPA.
(e) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, NON RESIDENTIAL.
Section titled “(e) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, NON RESIDENTIAL.”Development standards appropriate to the respective underlying zones shall be applied to the property described in Exhibits ‘531-32.2’ through ‘532-32.4’, except that:
- Reconstruction or expansion of nonresidential uses within the area described in Exhibit ‘531-32.2’ through ‘531-32.4’ shall require development plan review and approval by the Board of Supervisors. This review shall include, but not be limited to, the provision of adequate separation and buffering between residential and nonresidential uses, and to mitigate impacts on residential areas.
531-36.5 ENLARGEMENTS OF EXISTING STRUCTURES IN THE NPA.
Section titled “531-36.5 ENLARGEMENTS OF EXISTING STRUCTURES IN THE NPA.”An enlargement may be made to an existing nonconforming building or structure located in the NPA, provided that said enlargement (addition or expansion) conforms to the regulations specified in this NPA. (See Zoning Code Section 130-36 for the definition of a ‘Nonconforming Building’.)
531.37. VARIANCES.
Section titled “531.37. VARIANCES.”The variance provision of Article 2, Chapter 10, Title I, of the Sacramento County Zoning Code, Ordinance No. 77-110, as amended, shall apply to this Ordinance, except that the Board of Supervisors shall be the appropriate authority to hear and decide all variances.
531.38. FINDINGS.
Section titled “531.38. FINDINGS.”During the public hearings on this Ordinance, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors determined that:
- The area described in Exhibit '531-32.1' is a unique area of winding streets with large lots and a spacious atmosphere. The 65-foot lot width requirement is necessary to prevent lot splits and preserve the unique characteristics of the neighborhood.
- The Arden Park neighborhood is of sufficient size to constitute an identifiable neighborhood.
- This (NPA) zone is reasonable and will not cause undue hardship for any of the property owners, since the majority of the existing lots in this area meet the development requirements of this Ordinance.
- It is in the best interest of the residents of Arden Park and the County of Sacramento that the character of the existing single family residential neighborhood be preserved, protected, and maintained, and that, therefore, further commercial development is incompatible with the character of the area and the needs of the people of the County of Sacramento.
- It is necessary to limit the number of parcels within this NPA upon which a residential accessory structure may be located due to the following unique combination of circumstances of this neighborhood: narrow public street width, lack of sidewalks for pedestrian traffic, long narrow lots having narrow public street frontages, narrow side yards, and limited vehicular access to rear yard areas. these factors create a need to discourage further on-street parking to avoid potential public safety hazards.
EXHIBIT 531-32.6.
Section titled “EXHIBIT 531-32.6.”| Streets | Half Right-of-Way | Recorded Setback |
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| Arden Way School up to and including 3701 Laguna | 40 feet | 20 feet |
| Arden Way 3804 Arden Way | 40 feet | 25 feet |
| Arden Way (Lots 1247-1249) 3808, 3812, 3818 Arden | 40 feet | 30 feet |
| Arroyo Grande Drive | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Berrendo Drive Arroyo Grand to Eastern | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Bodega Court | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Bolsa Court (40 feet radius in court) | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Buena Vista Drive Watt Avenue to San Ysidro Way | 25 feet | 30 feet |
| Casmalia Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Castec Drive | 30 feet | 30 feet |
| Cavente Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Chica Way | 21 feet | 25 feet |
| Corona Way (Lots 25-27, 30-33) El Encino 741, 751, 761, 691, 801, 807, 815 | 21 feet | 25 feet |
| Corona Way (Lots 16, 24, 28, 29, 34) 3531 San Lucas / 731, 771, 781, 817 El Encino | 21 feet | 12.5 feet |
| Coronado Boulevard (Lots 137, 206) 2721 Fair Oaks / 651, 650 Coronado | 25 feet | 40 feet |
| Coronado Boulevard All other lots between Fair Oaks and La Sierra | 25 feet | 35 feet |
| Coronado Boulevard La Sierra to Castec | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Corta Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Cresta Way (except park) | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Eastern Avenue Arden Way to Puente Puente to Fair Oaks (see lots below) | 66 feet | 25 feet |
| Eastern Avenue (Lots 1508, 834, G) 4230 Puente, 1641 Castec, 1201 Eastern | 40 feet | 30 feet |
| Eastern Avenue (Lots 1, 23, 24, 6, 7) 816, 721, 731 El Encino / 770, 760 Watt | 40 feet | 12.5 feet |
| Eastern Avenue (Lots 2, 9, 10, 35, 36, 37) 820, 730, 714 Watt / 814, 812, 810 El Encino | 40 feet | 25 feet |
| El Chorro Way Los Molinos to Fair Oaks | 21 feet | 35 feet |
| El Chorro Way (Lots 305, 321) 801 Los Molinos / 800 El Charro | 21 feet | 40 feet |
| El Encino Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| El Nido Way | 25 feet | 30 feet |
| El Rincon Way | 25 feet | 30 feet |
| El Sur Way Los Molinos to Castec | 25 feet | 30 feet |
| El Sur Way to Eastern | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| El Tejon Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| El Toro Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Entrada Way Fallenleaf to Eastern | 21 feet | 25 feet |
| Entrada Way (Lots 17, 29) 621 La Sierra / 781 El Encino | 21 feet | 12.5 feet |
| Esperanza Drive | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Fair Oaks Boulevard Eastern to and including (Lots 2, 32, 33) 820 Watt / 807, 815 El Encino | 66 feet | 25 feet |
| Fair Oaks Boulevard (Lot 1, 34) 816, 817 El Encino | 66 feet | 12.5 feet |
| Fair Oaks Boulevard (Lot 897) 4191 Fair Oaks to Watt | 70 feet | 50 feet |
| Fallenleaf Fair Oaks to Entrada | 27 feet | 25 feet |
| Fallenleaf Entrada to Loazell | 21 feet | 25 feet |
| Fallenleaf (Lot 5) 780 Watt Avenue | 21 feet | 12.5 feet |
| Fitch Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| La Brea Way | 30 feet | None Recorded [1] |
| La Goleta Way | 21 feet | 35 feet |
| Laguna Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| La Habra Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| La Playa Way | 25 feet | 30 feet |
| La Sierra Drive La Brea to San Lucas | 39 feet | None Recorded [1] |
| La Sierra Drive San Lucas to Arden | 36 feet | 30 feet |
| Las Cruces Way (except park) | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Las Pasas Way | 25 feet | 30 feet |
| Las Pasas Way Lot H | 25 feet | |
| Las Salinas Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Loazell Court | 21 feet | 25 feet |
| Los Alamos Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Los Coches Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Los Molinos Way Cul-de-sac (40 foot radius) to El Rincon | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Los Molinos Way El Rincon to La Sierra | 25 feet | 30 feet |
| Los Molios Way La Sierra to Fair Oaks | 25 feet | 35 feet |
| Los Molinos Way (Lots 267, 304) 801 Los Molinos, 4051 Fair Oaks, 800 Los Molinos | 25 feet | 40 feet |
| Puente Way | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| San Lucas | 30 feet | 30 feet |
| San Lucas (Lot 133) 3601 Fair Oaks | 30 feet | 50 feet |
| San Ramon Way (Lots 212, 265) 771 San Ramon, 3961 Fair Oaks | 25 feet | 40 feet |
| San Ramon Way All other lots between Fair Oaks and La Sierra | 25 feet | 35 feet |
| San Ramon Way La Sierra to Castec | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Santa Rita Way | 21 feet | 35 feet |
| San Ysidro Way | 30 feet | 30 feet |
| Tolenas Court (cul-de-sac 30 foot radius) | 21 feet | 30 feet |
| Watt Avenue to San Lucas | 40 feet | None Recorded [1] |
| Watt Avenue San Lucas to Los Alamos | 66 feet | 30 feet |
| Watt Avenue Los Alamos to Las Pasas | 40 feet | 30 feet |
| Watt Avenue Las Pasas to El Rincon | 66 feet | 30 feet |
| Watt Avenue (Lot 1079) 1500 Watt, 3501 El Rincon | 40 feet | 30 feet |
| Watt Avenue School | 30 feet | None Recorded [1] |
Note: If the lot is a corner lot, check both streets. The front yard and side yard may have different half right-of-way and different recorded setbacks.
[1] If there is no recorded setback indicated, the provisions of Section 305-02 shall apply.
EXHIBIT 531-32.7.
Section titled “EXHIBIT 531-32.7.”
