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Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions
Laguna Hills Municipal Code § 9-14.050 Standards
Laguna Hills Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Laguna Hills
Cite as: Laguna Hills Municipal Code § 9-14.050 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9-14.010. Purpose and intent.¶
The low density residential district is established to provide for low density, single-family detached housing neighborhoods. Typically this district is characterized by medium to large lot single-family homes.
(Prior code § 9-08.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-14.020. Permitted uses.¶
Table 9-14.020 contains a listing of permitted uses, and accessory uses within the district. Uses in the table are ermitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.
Table 9-14.020 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES
| Uses | Permitted | Accessory | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory dwelling unit | P | See Chapter 9-68 | |
| Accessory structure | P | See Chapter 9-70 | |
| Animals/pets | ♦ | ♦ | See Chapter 9-56 |
| Athletic fields | S | ||
| Church/temple | C | ||
| Communication facility | ♦ | See Chapter 9-58 | |
| Community care facility | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
| Construction office | T | ||
| Drainage facility | P | ||
| Dwelling, single-family detached | P | ||
| Family day care – large | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
| Family day care – small | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
| Fire/ |
C | ||
| Game court | ♦ | See Chapter 9-70 | |
| Garage and/ |
♦ | See Chapter 9-62 | |
| Green house | P | ||
| Guest quarters/ |
P | ||
| Home occupation | ♦ | See Chapter 9-60 | |
| Library, public | C | ||
| Manufactured home | S | ||
| Mobilehome | S | ||
| Park, public/ |
S | ||
| Recreation facility, private | P | ||
| Recreational vehicle storage, private | P | ||
| School, private | C | ||
| School, public | C | ||
| Senior center | C | ||
| Supportive housing | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
| Swim club | C | ||
| Tennis club | C | ||
| Transitional housing | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 |
| Note: Use is permitted subject to issuance of: |
|---|
| C = Conditional use permit (CUP) |
| S = Site development permit (SDP) |
| T = Temporary use permit (TUP) P = Permitted |
| ♦ = Special requirements |
(Prior code § 9-08.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part); Ord. 2002-1 Exh. A § 3 (part); Ord. 2003-5 Exh. A § C; Ord. 2011-4 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-5 § 7; Ord. 2018-7 § 6)
§ 9-14.030. Applicable areas.¶
The regulations and standards contained in this section shall apply to all properties designated as low density residential on the city zoning map.
(Prior code § 9-08.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-14.040. Animal husbandry.¶
Large animal husbandry is not permitted by this zone. Chapter 9-56 of this code prescribes standards for the keeping of animals. It is the purpose of this zone to restrict such animals to typical domestic varieties.
(Prior code § 9-08.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-14.050. Standards.¶
The standards applicable to this district are shown within Table 9-14.050. Some low density residential properties may be further limited as to use or development standards due to application of hillside design requirements as contained in Chapter 9-50 of this code.
Table 9-14.050 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING STANDARDS
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size | 7,200 sq. ft. |
| Minimum lot width: | |
| Standard lot | 60 ft. |
| Cul-de-sac | 30 ft. |
| Flag lot | 20 ft. |
| Minimum lot depth | 80 ft. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 35% |
| Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) | 0.55 (includes garages)* |
| Maximum density | 3.0 – 6.5 DUs/ |
| Maximum building height | 35 ft. |
| Minimum front yard setback | 20 ft. from ultimate right-of-way 15 ft. from access connection to main lot for flag lots All front yard setback areas except those used for a lawful driveway, and pedestrian walkway not to exceed five feet in width, shall be landscaped** |
| Minimum side yard setback: | |
| Interior | 5 ft. |
| Street | 10 ft. |
| Flag lot | 10 ft. |
| Minimum rear yard setback: | |
| Standard lot | 20 ft. |
| Through lot | 20 ft. |
| Cul-de-sac/ |
15 ft. |
| Laguna Terrace tracts (tract 7311 and tract 7371) | 15 ft. |
| Minimum building separation: | |
| Main→Main | 10 ft. |
| Main→Accessory | 2.5 ft. |
| Accessory→Accessory | 2.5 ft. |
| Parking standards | See Chapter 9-44 |
| Signage | See Chapter 9-42 |
Notes:
| * | Properties that exceed the .55 FAR may request additional square footage through a minor site development permit. |
|---|---|
| ** | Landscaped means the planting and maintenance (live, healthy, and weed free condition) of some combination of trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, flowers, or lawns. |
(Prior code § 9-08.050; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part); Ord. 2001-7 § 2 (part), 2001; Ord. 2002-1 Exh. A §§ 1 and 6)
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