Chapter 17.20 — ONE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONING DISTRICTS

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A.

One-family Dwelling (R-1A) Zoning District—Consistent with the general plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential. This zoning district primarily includes smaller lots that allows for one dwelling unit on each lot.

B.

One-family Dwelling (R-1B) Zoning District—Consistent with the general plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential. This zoning district primarily includes deeper lots that allows for two (2) or more detached dwelling units on each lot under limited conditions. Also includes smaller lots that allow for one dwelling unit on each lot.

C.

One-family Dwelling (R-1C) Zoning District—Consistent with the general plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential. This zoning district primarily includes deeper lots with one dwelling on each lot that allows for the keeping of horses and other large, domesticated animals. Many lots currently are, or previously were, developed with equestrian uses.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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A.

Provide a variety of single-family residential dwellings built to suburban standards characterized by single- and two-story structures separated by ample green space to suit a spectrum of individual lifestyles and needs.

B.

Maintain the existing character of the city's low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods, while providing new opportunities for unit additions and infill housing.

C.

Ensure that the scale and design of new development, alterations and additions to existing dwellings are compatible with the scale, mass and character of their neighborhoods, and protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.

D.

Provide for appropriate densities within the ranges established in the general plan.

E.

Provide opportunities for other neighborhood uses such as schools, parks, religious assembly, community centers and daycare centers that serve and are compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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This chapter identifies allowable land uses, permitted requirements and development standards for one-family dwelling zoning districts and applies to all areas in the city identified with an R-1A, R-1B or R-1C on the city's zoning map.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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A.

Permitted Uses. Table 17.20-1 prescribes the land use regulations for each one-family dwelling zoning district. Additional usespecific regulations are denoted in the right-hand column. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for building structures may require other discretionary review.

B.

Unlisted Uses. Any land use not listed in Table 17.20-1 shall not be permitted in the R-1A, R-1B or R-1C zoning district, except as otherwise permitted in Section 17.12.050 (Rules and Measurements—Additional Permitted Uses) of this title.

Table 17.20-1—Permitted Uses—One-family Dwelling Zoning Districts

Key:

— Use not permitted.

P Use permitted by-right.

D Use permitted after review and approval of the Community Development Director.

M Use permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit (MUP).

C Use permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

Z Use permitted after review and approval of a Director Level Zoning Clearance (ZCD).

Notes:

1 A maximum of 1½ stories shall require Community Development Director approval for properties located in the RHOD overlay.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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A.

Development Standards. Table 17.20-2 prescribes the development standards for each one-family dwelling zoning district. Refer to Figure 17.20-1 for information on setbacks and height in a graphic form.

Table 17.20-2—Development Standards—One-family Dwelling Zoning Districts

Notes:

2 Refer to Chapter 17.22 for properties within the RHOD Overlay.

3 A 2 nd story shall not encroach over a patio that is open on the sides by more than 50%. Refer to Section 17.60.130 for additional yard exceptions. All street setbacks shall be fully landscaped as prescribed in Section 17.72.050.

4 For new lots. Refer to Section 16.30.040 of Title 16 (Subdivisions) for additional standards and exceptions.

5 This requirement shall not apply to ADUs and urban dwellings.

Figure 17.20-1—Height and Setbacks

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B.

Undergrounding of Utilities. For all developments with five (5) or more dwelling units, all utility distribution lines including, but not limited to: electric; communication; natural gas and cable TV lines shall be placed underground.

C.

Lighting System. For all developments with three (3) or more dwelling units, an on-site lighting system shall be installed for all parking areas, vehicular access ways and along major walkways. Such lighting shall be directed onto driveways and walkways within the project and away from the dwelling units and adjacent properties.

D.

Keeping of Animals.

1.

The keeping of animals in the R-1B and R-1C zoning districts:

a.

The breeding, hatching and raising of poultry, fowl, birds, rabbits, chinchillas, earthworms, fish, frogs and bees are permitted for domestic or commercial use.

b.

The keeping of horses:

i.

In the R-1B zoning district, the lot shall have a minimum area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, with no more than one horse permitted per ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

ii.

In the R-1C zoning district, the lot shall have a minimum area of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet, with no more than one horse permitted per seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of lot area.

c.

The keeping of other animals in the R-1C zoning district:

i.

Up to three (3) goats and the offspring less than one year of age.

ii.

Up to three (3) sheep and the offspring less than one year of age.

iii.

One cow, but only for personal use of the family residing upon the premises.

iv.

Any program of animal husbandry as a member of any national or nonprofit educational or character building organization, for the family residing upon the premises.

2.

There shall be no killing or dressing of any animals or poultry for commercial purposes.

3.

Animal Enclosures and Related Activities. Refer to Section 17.22.040.F. (Rurban Homesteads Overlay District Development Standards) of this title.

4.

Shall comply with Title 6 (Animals) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC) and the deletions set forth in Section 6.04.060, and Title 10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, including all amendments and ordinance of Los Angeles County up to and including Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2011-0038, dated August 25, 2011, which were adopted by reference as the "City of El Monte Animal Control Ordinance."

E.

Other Development Standards. Table 17.20-3 denotes additional development standards found in other chapters or sections of this title that apply to one-family dwelling zoning districts:

Table 17.20-3—Other Development Standards

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)