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Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions
Laguna Hills Municipal Code § 9-20.010 Purpose and intent
Laguna Hills Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Laguna Hills
Cite as: Laguna Hills Municipal Code § 9-20.010 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9-20.010. Purpose and intent.¶
The high density residential district is established to provide for high density attached or detached residential neighborhoods compatible with adjacent or abutting urban uses. This district is characterized by condominiums, apartments, and residential towers.
(Prior code § 9-11.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-20.020. Permitted uses.¶
Table 9-20.020 contains a listing of permitted uses, and accessory uses within the district. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.
Table 9-20.020 HIGH 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 | ||
| Boarding house | C | ||
| Church/temple | C | ||
| Communication facility | ♦ | See Chapter 9-58 | |
| Community care facility | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
| Construction office | T | ||
| Drainage facility | P | ||
| Dwelling, duplex | P | ||
| Dwelling, multiple-family | S | ||
| Dwelling, single-family attached | S | ||
| Dwelling, single-family detached | P | ||
| Family day care – large | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
| Family day care – small | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
| Fire/ |
C | ||
| Fraternal organization | C | ||
| Fraternity/ |
C | ||
| Game court | ♦ | See Chapter 9-70 | |
| Garage and/ |
♦ | See Chapter 9-62 | |
| Greenhouse | P | ||
| Guest quarters/ |
P | ||
| Home occupation | ♦ | See Chapter 9-60 | |
| Library, public | C | ||
| Manufactured home | S | ||
| Mobilehome park | C | ||
| Park, public/ |
S | ||
| Recreation facility, private | P | See Chapter 9-70 | |
| 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 § 9-11.020; 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 § 10; Ord. 2018-7 § 9)
§ 9-20.030. Applicable areas.¶
The regulations and standards contained in this section shall apply to all properties designated as high density residential on the city zoning map.
(Prior code § 9-11.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-20.040. Animal husbandry.¶
Limited animal husbandry is permitted by this zone. Chapter 9-56 of this code prescribes standards for the keeping of animals. It is the intent of this zone to restrict the keeping of animals to typical domestic varieties.
(Prior code § 9-11.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-20.050. Standards.¶
The standards applicable to this district are shown within Table 9-20.050. Some high density residential properties may be further limited as to use or development due to application of hillside design requirements as contained in Chapter 9-50 of this title.
Table 9-20.050 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING STANDARDS
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size | 7,200 sq. ft. |
| Minimum lot width: | |
| Standard lot | 50 ft. |
| Cul-de-sac | 30 ft. |
| Flag lot | 20 ft. |
| Minimum lot depth | 100 ft. |
| Maximum lot coverage | 40% |
| Maximum density | 18.0-30.0 DUs/ |
| Maximum building height | 65 ft. |
| Minimum front yard setback | 20 ft. from ultimate right-of-way 15 ft. from access connection to main lot for flag lots |
| Minimum side yard setback: | |
| Interior | 5 ft. |
| Street | 15 ft. |
| Flag lot | 10 ft. |
| Minimum rear yard setback: | |
| Standard lot | 25 ft. |
| Through lot | 25 ft. |
| Cul-de-sac/ |
15 ft. |
| Minimum open space | 40% |
| Minimum landscape coverage (includes open space) | 25% |
| 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 |
(Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part); prior code § 9-11.050)
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