Lake Forest Municipal Code Ch. 9.44 R1 Single-Family Residence 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)