1384 Graff Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577

Residential Single-Family District

In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 1.04 Title, Components, and Purposes, the specific purposes of residential districts are to: A. Provide appropriately located areas for residential development that are consistent with the General Plan and with standards of public health and safety established by the Municipal Code. B. Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects. C. Protect residential areas from fires, explosions, landslides, toxic fumes and substances, and other public safety hazards. D. Protect adjoining single-family residential districts from excessive loss of sun, light, quiet, and privacy resulting from proximity to new development. E. Achieve a high standard of site and building design and design compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. F. Promote development of housing affordable by low- and moderate-income households by providing a density bonus for projects in which a portion of the units are affordable for such households. G. Provide sites for public and semipublic land uses needed to complement residential development or requiring a residential environment. H. Ensure the provision of public services and facilities needed to accommodate planned population densities. To provide opportunities for single-family residential land use in neighborhoods, subject to appropriate standards. To provide opportunities for single-family residential land use in neighborhoods, subject to appropriate standards. There are two sub-districts of the RS District. One, indicated by a -40 designation, is intended for areas where the minimum front yard setback is 40 feet. The other, indicated by a –VP, is intended for view preservation, where the maximum height limit is 18 feet and all new homes and additions are subject to discretionary review to prevent unreasonable blockage of view