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Division 5 — YARD STANDARDS

9653.4. - Provisions governing donor parcel.

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

A.

When development credits are transferred, all such credits for a parcel shall be transferred and they are thereafter extinguished with regard to the donor parcel.

B.

The number of development credits which may be transferred shall not exceed the number of dwelling units provided for in section 9652.13.

C.

The fee title to the donor parcel may, upon approval of the city, be retained by the owner of the donor parcel, be transferred to the receiver parcel, be transferred to a quasi-public agency or private institution or body, or be transferred to a public body. Approval by the city must be based on findings that the option is consistent with the general plan and provides for the longterm maintenance of the property as open space.

D.

The donor parcel, after development credits have been extinguished, shall be kept in a natural condition. However, the city may, pursuant to a conditional use permit, authorize the following uses if it deems they are compatible with maintaining the natural condition of the property and are consistent with the general plan:

1.

Watershed

2.

Pasture

3.

Trails

4.

Other uses of a similar nature

5.

Such accessory uses as are necessary to support those uses specified in the above subparagraphs.

E.

Parcels 1 and 4 above, from which development credits have been transferred shall be made subject to open space easements dedicated to the city or other agreements with the city, which ensure that such parcels remain as open space in perpetuity.

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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
  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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