Hawthorne Zoning Code Ch. 17.14 R-1 Low Density Residential Classification

The principal objective and purpose to be served by this classification and its application are to create a living environment of the highest standards for single-family detached dwellings by means of the standards and requirements set forth herein with regard to minimum lot area, lot dimensions, yards, setbacks, and open spaces required to be maintained. However, in this classification a distinction is made based on lots containing an area of eight thousand square feet or more, where a detached or attached accessory dwelling unit is permitted as defined in Section 17.30.130. A related consideration for the city in establishing these standards and requirements is to more efficiently and economically design, install, and maintain public service facilities in terms of size and capacity to adequately and permanently meet the needs resulting from the intensity of land use allowed in this zoning classification.

(Ord. 1894 § 19, 2007; Ord. 2183 § 5, 2019)

All uses and structures in the R-1 Low Density Residential classification shall comply with the standards and requirements of the table below.

HAWTHORNE CODE

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Table of Uses and General Standards for R-1 Zone1
Minimum
Minimum Maximum Maximum Open
Minimum Minimum Minimum Front Side Setback Minimum Lot Building Space Per
Lot Size Lot Width Lot Depth Setback2 Interior3/Street4 Rear Setback5 Coverage Height6 Unit
Single-family detached dwelling 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 22 —
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) See 17.21
Two-unit residential development See 17.101
Libraries 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 22 —
Mobile home (17.20.140) 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 12 —
Place of worship (17.20.170) (CUP) 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 — — —
Planned unit development, 2 units only 8,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 75% 22 500
Public utility facilities (17.20.180) (CUP) 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 12 —
Schools, (public or nonprofit private) See 17.20 — — 15 30 30 35% 22 —
(17.20.210)
Small and large family day care home 5,000 50 100 15 5/10 5 50% 22 —
(17.73.030) (CUP required for large)
Accessory buildings (17.20.160) — — — — 5/107 57 50% 12 —
Short-term rental (17.74)
Not applicable
Home occupation (17.72)
Employee housing
Residential care facility, small
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in this zone (e.g. single-family detached,
Supportive housing ADU unit).
Transitional housing

• § 17.14.020

CUP = Conditional Use Permit required; - = Not Applicable

Notes:

• 1 Units are feet except lot size and open space, which are square feet.

• 2 For garage facing street, minimum setback of 18 feet required.

• 3 Side setback is 10% of lot width up to 5 feet, but not less than 3.5 feet.

• 4 Side yard adjacent to a street shall have a minimum width of 20% of lot width, up to 10 feet.

• 5 On through lots the rear setback shall be the same as required for front setback.

• 6 Twelve feet maximum on lots less than 40 feet average width and less than 5,000 square feet.

• 7 May be built to lot line provided the structure's walls have a minimum one-hour fire rating and no windows or doors within three feet of a lot line.

(Ord. 2240, 11/14/2023)

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