Agoura Hills Municipal Code Part 2 Scope, Interpretation and Application

This article is adopted to accomplish the stated goals, objectives and policies of and to implement the general plan of the city. To accomplish these matters, the city shall:

A. Regulate the use of buildings, structures and land as between industry, business, residents, open space—including agriculture, recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty and use of natural resources, and other purposes;

B. Regulate signs and billboards;

C. Regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and structures; the size and use of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces; the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure; and the intensity of land use;

D. Establish requirements for off-street parking and loading;

E. Establish and maintain building setback lines;

F. Preserve and maintain the natural character and visual quality of hillsides as a scenic resource by establishing regulations for hillside development;

G. And establish other aspects of land use regulation which may be deemed necessary for the public peace, health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the people working and living within the city.

The authority for the regulations contained within this article is based on Section 7, Article XI of the California Constitution; the provisions of the California Planning and Zoning Law which provides for the regulation of land use; and the police power granted to municipalities by the law of the state.

The regulations within this article represent the minimum standards and provisions except as otherwise specified for the development and use of land and structures.

This article is not intended to abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing when the provisions of this article impose more stringent regulations, restrictions, or limitations than are imposed by other laws, rules and regulations, or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this article shall govern.

The provisions of this article are applicable to all land within the incorporated jurisdiction of the city as exists or is hereafter modified.

The repeal or amendment of any ordinance shall not affect any prosecution which may be pending in any court for the violation of any provision of such ordinance at the time of such repeal or amendment.

Any ordinance which is repealed, amended or continued by this article is deemed to continue and be in full force and effect for the purpose of prosecuting and adjudicating any violation presently pending in any court.