City of Downey

MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9312.08 9312.08UseResidential care facilitylarge (7-14)small (6 or fewer)Table 9.3.2 (continued)Residential Zones Use RegulationsR-1(all lotsizes)R-2 R-3 R-3-O Notes and ExceptionsCPCPCPCPSecond unit developments P NP NP NP Subject to Section 9414Senior citizen housingNP NP P P Subject to Section 9418developmentSingle-family dwellings P P a P a P a Detached single-family dwellings only(detached)Special events P P P P Subject to Section 9420Townhomes NP P P PPublicUtility distribution stations C C C CParks and recreational facilities C C C CPublic utilities C C C C Both publicly and privately owned,providing direct service to theneighborhoodReligious, fraternal, or serviceorganizationsSchoolspublicprivateNP NP C C Includes churches, synagogues, temples,monasteries, and other places of religiousworship and other fraternal andcommunity organizationsPCPCPCPCIncludes elementary, middle or junior,and high schools onlyAccessory Uses andStructuresAccessory living quarters P P P PDomestic animals P P P P Not more than three (3) domestic animalsare permitted (P) per residential dwellingunit except that newborn and babyanimals up to four (4) months shall not becounted; subject to Section 9514Parking - surface and structure NP NP C CSmall wind energy systems C C C CTemporary trailer P P P P One (1) trailer used as a temporaryresidence during construction of apermanent residence on the same lot withcurrent building permit and limited to amaximum of one (1) six (6) month periodWireless communicationfacilitiesP = PermittedNP = Not PermittedC = Conditional Use Permit required (subject to Section 9824).aShall be developed to the R-1 5,000 development standardsNP NP C C Subject to Section 94269.3-7