1102 Maple St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Single-Unit Residential District

Provide for single-unit housing on individual parcels at densities of one unit plus one accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit to suit the spectrum of individual lifestyles and space needs and ensure continued availability of the range of housing opportunities necessary to meet the needs of all segments of the community consistent with the General Plan and State law.; Preserve and protect the existing character and state of the City's different residential neighborhoods and the quality of life of City residents against potential deleterious impacts related to development traffic, noise, air quality, and the encroachment of commercial activities.; Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling.; Avoid overburdening public facilities, including sewer, water, electricity, and schools by an influx and increase of people to a degree larger than the City's geographic limits, tax base, or financial capabilities can reasonably and responsibly accommodate.; Ensure that the scale and design of new development and alterations to existing structures are consistent with the scale, mass, and character of the existing residential neighborhood.; Provide sites for institutional, residential, and neighborhood serving uses such as day care, parks, and community facilities.; Promote the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of existing buildings and structures.