§ 8119-1.4.8. Single-Family House and Duplex.

Single-Family Houses and Duplexes are "house-form" buildings that are surrounded on all four (4) sides by setbacks (front yard, side yards, rear yard). Single-Family Houses contain only one (1) unit. Duplexes contain two (2) dwelling units, which can be organized side-by-side or vertically (top/bottom units). On-site open space is provided by a rear yard. All Single-Family and Duplex Buildings shall meet the standards listed in Table 1.4.8.

Habitable and non-habitable Accessory Structures such as accessory dwelling units, garages, and storage rooms may be located on a single-family lot per the requirements of Tables 1.3.3(a) to 1.3.3(e). For Building Type Standards for habitable and non-habitable Accessory structures, see Sec. 8119-1.4.10 and Sec. 8119-1.4.11.

Single-Family House (left) and Duplex (right) Building Types with detached garages shown in back yard along alleyway.

Illustrative Photo of Single-Family House.

TABLE 1.4.8. SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE AND DUPLEX
STANDARD	ZONE
	TC	R/MU	RES	IND
1. LOT SIZE
A. Width	Not allowed		50 ft. min.—100 max.	Not allowed
B. Depth			75 ft. min.
C. Min. Lot Size (SF)			Single-Family: 4,000 SF min. ; Duplex: 7,000 SF. Min.
2. BUILDING SIZE AND MASSING
A. Height (max.)	Not allowed		2 stories / 30 ft.	Not allowed
B. Length along front			25 ft. min.—60 ft. max.
C. Length along side yard			80 ft. max.
D. Unit size			Per market
3. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM PRIMARY OR SIDE STREET
A. Ground floor	Not allowed		Direct access from Primary or Side Street sidewalk.	Not allowed
B. Upper Floors (Duplex)
4. PARKING ACCESS
A. Lot with alley	Not allowed		From alley.	Not allowed
B. Corner lot without alley			Max. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Side Street.
C. Internal lot without alley			Max. 12 ft. wide driveway connected to a Primary Street.
5. PARKING TYPE
A. Type	Not allowed		Surface lot, garage, or carport.	Not allowed
6. OPEN SPACE
A. Primary and Side Street Setbacks	Not allowed		Landscaping required in Primary and Side Street setbacks.	Not allowed
B. Private or Common Open Space			• Min. 20% of rear lot area; min. dimensions 25 ft. × 25 ft. (625 SF); • For Duplex, rear yard must be shared by both units, unless separate private open space is provided; Balcony or deck (for a 2nd story Duplex): min. size: 40 SF with min. dimensions 5 ft. × 8 ft.
7. FRONTAGE
	Not allowed		See Sec. 8119-1.5	Not allowed

 

[1] Lot size identified for new lots (for the purposes of subdivision).

[2] Driveway standards may be adjusted as per requirements of the Ventura County Fire Prevention District.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015; Ord. No. 4519, § 9, 2-27-2018)