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5-2H-3: - OBJECTIVES.

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

To maintain neighborhood compatibility, residential proposals shall address the following objectives:

  • A. Natural Amenities: Improvements to residential property shall respect and preserve to the greatest extent practicable the natural features of the land, including the existing topography.

  • B. Neighborhood Character: Proposals shall be reasonably compatible with the existing neighborhood character in terms of the scale of development of surrounding residences, particularly those within 500 feet of the proposed development parcel boundaries. While many elements can contribute to the scale of a residential structure, designs shall minimize the appearance of over or excessive building substantially in excess of existing structures in the neighborhood. The square footage of the structure and the total lot coverage shall reflect the uncrowded character of the City and the respective neighborhood. The height of the structures shall maintain, to the extent reasonably practicable, some consistency with the height of structures on neighboring properties.

  • C. Privacy: Design proposals shall respect the existing privacy of adjacent properties by maintaining an adequate amount of separation between the proposed structure and adjacent properties, and the design of balconies, decks and windows shall respect the existing privacy of adjacent properties.

  • D. Views: Designs shall consider to the extent reasonably practicable neighbors' existing views.

  • (Ord. 262, 2-8-93)

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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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