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Housing Constraints Draft Housing Element 3-25 Provision of a Variety of Housing Types This section describes the allowable residential development by zone. The regulation of housing opportunities impacts the development of housing opportunities, including those for extremely low- income households and persons with special needs, such as supportive or transitional housing, emergency shelters, and group residences. Table 3.7 summarizes the City’s zoning provisions for various types of housing. Housing types and allowable uses are described below the table. Single-Family Residential A single-family residence means an attached or detached building limited to one kitchen where the occupants of the dwelling unit live and function together as a household. Single-family residences are permitted in all residential zones and are indicated as RS in the zoning code. Single-family residences are permitted in all residential zones in the city. Single-family dwellings are permitted by- right but are subject to Site Plan review. Subsets of the RS District include RS-40 and RS View Preservation (VP). The RS-40 designation requires the front yard setback to be a minimum of 40 feet. RS (VP) requires a maximum height limit of 18 feet and all new homes and additions are subject to discretionary review to prevent unreasonable blockage of views.20 Single-family residences are permitted uses in RM Zoning Districts which is considered a constraint to multifamily development. The City will revise the Zoning Code to not remove single-family residences as a permitted use in RM Zoning Districts as described in Program 14 in Chapter 6, Housing Plan. Manufactured Home A manufactured home is a dwelling unit that was manufactured elsewhere and placed on a building site and constructed in accord with federal and State standards for manufactured homes. This definition includes mobile homes and modular homes. The City permits manufactured homes in any R district where a single-family detached dwelling is permitted, subject to the same restrictions on density and to the same property development regulations, provided that such a manufactured home receives a Certificate of Compatibility. Manufactured homes are also permitted in Residential Multi-Family Districts and DA-3 zones with the approval of a conditional use permit. 20 City San Leandro Zoning Ordinance. 2021. Available: http://www.qcode.us/codes/sanleandro-zoning/view.php?topic=2-2_04- 2_04_100&frames=on (Ord. 2020-002 Section 4; Ord. 2001-015 Section 1). Accessed October 28, 2021