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5-2C-3: - BUILDING HEIGHT.

Hidden Hills Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Hidden Hills

The following height restrictions apply to the RA-S Zone:

  • A. Maximum Height Envelope and Cap: The building height envelope and building height cap shall be calculated as follows:

    1. For dwellings whose roof ridge is less than 65 feet from the front yard property line or from the property line that is closest to the edge of the roadway easement (in the case of lots that front roadways established by easement), the maximum height of the roof ridge shall not exceed 26 feet. In addition, the building height cap shall not exceed 30 feet.

    2. For dwellings whose roof ridge is between 65 feet and 75 feet from the front yard property line or from the property line that is closest to the edge of the roadway easement (in the case of lots that front roadways established by easement), the maximum height of the roof ridge shall not exceed 28 feet. In addition, the building height cap shall not exceed 32 feet.

    3. For dwellings whose roof ridge is more than 75 feet from the front yard property line or from the property line that is closest to the edge of the roadway easement (in the case of lots that front roadways established by easement), the maximum height of the roof ridge shall not exceed 30 feet. In addition, the building height cap shall not exceed 34 feet.

As used herein, the roof ridge is calculated as the vertical distance from grade to the corresponding uppermost point of the roof (excluding any chimneys).

  • B. Second Story Floor Area: The second story floor area (which includes all projections and chimneys but excludes any balconies) shall not exceed fifty percent of the first story foot print.

    1. As used in this section, the first story footprint includes all covered and attached structures such as but not limited to an attached garage, covered porches, breezeways, patio covers. The Building Official has discretion to determine whether a structure is covered and attached.

    2. Any portion of the first story that exceeds 18 feet shall be considered part of the second story floor area.

  • C. Second Floor Massing: The second story floor area shall be located towards the rear of the dwelling and away from the front yard area or the roadway, whichever applies, in order to reduce the overall scale and mass of the building as well as its view from adjoining roadways.

  • D. Stable Lofts: Stables with lofts for storage of hay will be permitted; provided, that storage area is confined within the limits of the roof of the first story.

  • (Ord. 240, 4-22-91; 1994 Code; Ord. 281, 1-27-97; Ord. No. 345, § 2, 10-14-13)

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▸ Contents — Hidden Hills Zoning Code
Hidden Hills Zoning Code
  1. 5-1-1: - PURPOSE AND SCOPE.
  2. 5-1-2: - DEFINITIONS.
  3. 5-2A-1: - SHORT TITLE AND SCOPE.
  4. 5-2A-2: - FACTORS CONSIDERED IN CREATION OF ZONES.
  5. 5-2A-3: - DEFINITIONS.
  6. 5-2A-5: - COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS.
  7. 5-2B-2: - ZONES ESTABLISHED.
  8. 5-2B-3: - ZONING MAP.
  9. 5-2C-2: - LOT SIZE AND COVERAGE.
  10. 5-2C-3: - BUILDING HEIGHT.
  11. 5-2C-4: - YARDS AND SETBACKS.
  12. 5-2C-5: - OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
  13. 5-2D-2: - BUILDING HEIGHT.
  14. 5-2D-3: - OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
  15. 5-2E-1: - PERMITTED USES.
  16. 5-2E-2: - LOT SIZE AND COVERAGE.
  17. 5-2E-3: - BUILDING HEIGHT.
  18. 5-2E-4: - YARDS AND SETBACKS.
  19. 5-2E-5: - OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
  20. 5-2F-1: - PERMITTED USES.
  21. 5-2F-2: - CONDITIONAL USES.
  22. 5-2F-3: - PROHIBITED USES.
  23. 5-2F-4: - NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES.
  24. 5-2F-5: - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
  25. 5-2F-6: - ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED.
  26. 5-2F-8: - EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
  27. 5-2F-9: - AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY.
  28. 5-2F-10: - Hours of Operation.
  29. 5-2G-1: - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
  30. 5-2G-2: - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
  31. 5-2H-1: - PURPOSE AND INTENT.
  32. 5-2H-2: - COMPATIBILITY OF STRUCTURE.
  33. 5-2H-3: - OBJECTIVES.
  34. 5-2H-4: - SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS.
  35. 5-2H-6: - EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPEAL.
  36. 5-2H-7: - SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATION.
  37. 5-2H-8: - EXPIRATION OF APPROVAL.
  38. 5-2H-9: - COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.
  39. Article I — CHANGES AND EXCEPTIONS
  40. Article L — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  41. Article M — DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
  42. Chapter 3 — LAND DIVISIONS
  43. Chapter 4 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  44. Chapter 5-5 — BUILDING STANDARDS
  45. Chapter 9 — POST-DISASTER RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
  46. Chapter 9 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  47. Chapter 10 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  48. Chapter 11 — COMMERCIAL USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

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