Title 9 — Planning and Zoning

Chapter 9.44 — R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

Lake Forest Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Lake Forest

§ 9.44.010. Purpose of district.

The R-1 district is established to provide for the development and maintenance of medium density single-family detached residential neighborhoods. Only those uses are permitted that are complementary to and can exist in harmony with such a residential neighborhood. (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.44.020. Principal uses permitted.

The following principal uses are permitted:

  • A. Single-family detached dwellings;

  • B. Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields (noncommercial);

  • C. Residential care facilities, in accordance with Chapter 5.44 (Residential Care Facilities);

  • D. Small and large family day care homes;

  • E. Limited home rentals.

  • (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017; Ord. 363 § 7, 2023)

§ 9.44.030. Principal uses permitted subject to a site development permit.

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a site development permit under Section 9.184.010 :

  • A. Public libraries and museums;

  • B. Public or private utility buildings or structures.

  • (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.44.040. Principal uses permitted subject to a use permit.

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a use permit by the Planning Commission under Section 9.184.010 :

  • A. Wireless communication facilities under Chapter 9.162 of this Code;

  • B. Churches, temples, and other places of worship;

  • C. Educational institutions;

  • D. Any other use that the Planning Commission finds is consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.

  • (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.44.050. Temporary uses permitted.

Certain temporary uses, permitted per Section 9.144.070 , include the following:

  • A. Christmas tree sales;

  • B. Continued use of an existing building during construction of a new building;

  • C. Halloween pumpkin sales;

  • D. Mobilehome residence during construction of a dwelling;

  • E. Residential tract sales and rentals.

  • (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.44.060. Accessory uses and structures permitted.

The following accessory uses and structures are permitted when associated with and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same legal parcel of land:

  • A. Uses permitted under Section 9.144.080 ;

  • B. Signs, as permitted by Chapter 9.164 ;

  • C. Noncommercial keeping of pets and animals in accordance with Section 9.146.030 ;

  • D. Home occupations under Section 9.146.060 ;

  • E. Riding and hiking trails;

  • F. Accessory dwelling units under Section 9.146.050 ;

  • G. Accessory uses and structures that the Director of Community Development finds are consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.

  • (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017; Ord. 298 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.44.070. Prohibited uses.

Notwithstanding Sections 9.44.020 through 9.44.060 , the following uses are specifically prohibited:

  • A. Apiaries;

  • B. Keeping pets or animals for any commercial purpose unless otherwise provided for by an approved use permit;

  • C. The storage of vehicles, equipment, or products related to a commercial activity not permitted in this district;

  • D. Transitory lodgings;

  • E. Uses not expressly permitted by this chapter.

  • (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.44.080. Site development standards.

  • A. Building Site Area. Seven thousand two hundred square feet minimum except per Section 9.144.020 .

  • B. Building Height. Thirty-five feet maximum except per Section 9.144.020 .

  • C. Building Setbacks. Per Sections 9.144.030 , 9.144.040 , and 9.144.080 .

  • D. Off-Street Parking. Per Section 9.168.010 .

  • E. Lights. All lights shall be designed and located so that direct light rays shall be confined to the premises.

  • (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.44.090. Ancillary uses permitted.

The following ancillary uses are permitted subject to special provisions as noted:

  • A. Power supply facility in accordance with Chapter 9.166 of this Code. (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)