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Division 5 — YARD STANDARDS›9605. - Front yards; requirements and exceptions.

9605.3. - Projections into yards.

Agoura Hills Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Agoura Hills

Architectural projections, including eaves, awnings, louvers, and other similar shading devices; sills, belt courses, cornices, and similar features; and flues and chimneys may project not more than six (6) feet into a required front yard, rear yard, or street side yard and not more than two (2) feet into any interior side yard; provided that the distance between the architectural projection and a side property line shall not be less than five (5) feet. Existing dwellings shall be allowed an architectural projection of not more than eighteen (18) inches into any interior side yard; provided that the following findings are made:

A.

An unobstructed clear path shall be provided, located in the interior side yard of the projection, of at least three (3) feet and six (6) inches in width.

B.

The total number of architectural projections on a wall shall not cover more than twenty (20) percent of the length of the wall. Architectural projections which exceed twenty (20) percent of the length of the wall shall be subject to approval by the director of planning and community development. In considering the request, the director shall consider compatibility with adjoining structures relative to overall spacial separation between structures and any projections, and preservation of light, air and view.

C.

A minimum distance of eight (8) feet and six (6) inches shall be provided between an architectural projection and an adjoining structure or architectural projection.

Existing dwellings shall be allowed to project roof eaves of not more than eighteen (18) inches into any interior side yard; provided that the distance between the roof eave and a side property line shall not be less than three (3) feet and six (6) inches.

(Ord. No. 197, § 1, 9-11-91)

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▸ Contents — Agoura Hills Zoning Code
Agoura Hills Zoning Code
  1. Article IX — ZONING[1]
  2. Article IX — ZONING[[1]]
  3. Chapter 1 — INTRODUCTION
  4. Part 1 — CONTENT AND PURPOSE
  5. Part 3 — RV RESIDENTIAL-VERY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
  6. Part 1 — PURPOSE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
  7. Part 3 — CS COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
  8. Part 11 — POM PLANNED OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  9. Part 9 — OS-DR OPEN SPACE-DEED RESTRICTED DISTRICT
  10. Part 1 — PURPOSE
  11. Part 4 — RESERVED
  12. Division 3 — UNDERGROUND FACILITIES[[16]]
  13. ▸ Division 5 — YARD STANDARDS
    Overview
    1. ▸ 9605. - Front yards; requirements and exceptions.
      Overview
      1. 9605.1. - Side and rear yards; requirements and exceptions.
      2. 9605.3. - Projections into yards.
      3. 9605.4. - Oriel or bay windows.
      4. 9605.5. - Porches and steps.
      5. 9605.6. - Balconies over six feet above ground.
      6. 9605.7. - Open stairways.
      7. 9605.8. - Covered patios.
      8. 9605.9. - Underground structures.
      9. 9605.10. - Recreational vehicles and motorhomes.
    2. 9606. - Accessory buildings.
    3. 9607. - Height limitations.
    4. 9652. - Hillside management and significant ecological areas—P…
    5. 9653.1. - Definitions.
    6. 9653.2. - Applicability.
    7. 9653.3. - Procedure.
    8. 9653.4. - Provisions governing donor parcel.
    9. 9653.5. - Provisions governing receiver parcel.
    10. 9653.6. - Findings.
    11. 9653.7. - Example of transfer of development rights from donor…
    12. 9653.8. - Rules and procedures.
  14. Division 4 — OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND LANDSCAPING
  15. Division 6 — NOISE REGULATIONS
  16. Division 7 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
  17. Division 8 — GUIDELINES FOR LANDSCAPING, PLANTING AND IRRIGATI…
  18. Division 3 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  19. Division 4 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS[[20]]
  20. Division 7 — SITE PLANS/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
  21. Division 8 — TEMPORARY USES
  22. Division 9 — REVOCATION PROVISIONS
  23. Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  24. Division 4 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
  25. Division 5 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
  26. Division 6 — DETERMINATION OF USES NOT LISTED
  27. Division 7 — RULES OF INTERPRETATION
  28. Division 8 — CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
  29. Division 9 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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