Article I — Hillside (H) Overlay

In addition to the objectives prescribed in HMC § 20.04.010, the Hillside Overlay is included in the Land Use Code to achieve the following purposes:

• A. Preserve the natural beauty of the hillsides and avoid storm drainage problems by encouraging the retention of natural vegetation and discouraging mass grading.

• B. Allow adequate spaces for driveway access to steep sites.

• C. Prevent loss of views, privacy, sunlight that would occur if dwellings on hillsides were located as close together as dwellings on level terrain.

• (Ord. 950 § 2 (Exh. A § 1300), 1998)

A Hillside Overlay may be combined with any residential district. All regulations for the residential district shall apply except as provided by this article. (Ord. 950 § 2 (Exh. A § 1305), 1998)

For each one foot of difference in elevation greater than 10 feet between points A and B described in this section, the minimum required lot area and lot width for a lot within a Hillside Overlay shall be increased three percent over the minimum area and minimum width prescribed in the base residential zoning district.

Point A is the point at which a projected side lot line intersects the edge of the existing roadway. Point B is the point on the site 100 feet distant from Point A with the greatest difference in elevation.

(Ord. 950 § 2 (Exh. A § 1310), 1998)

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City of Healdsburg, CA

LAND USE CODE

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