Article 1 — Title, Scope, Purposes and Interpretation

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Law of the Town of Los Altos Hills."

(§ 1, Ord. 305, eff. October 3, 1986)

The provisions of this chapter are not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws, or with private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed, or other private agreement, or with restrictive covenants running with the land to which the Town is a part. Where the provisions of this chapter impose a greater restriction upon land, buildings, or structures than are imposed or required by such existing provisions of laws, covenants, contracts, or deeds, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (§ 1, Ord. 305, eff. October 3, 1986)

The provisions of this chapter are adopted to protect and guide the growth and expansion of the Town in an orderly manner, consistent with the General Plan and true to the rural residential character of the community; to provide for space deemed necessary to advance the welfare of the public in assuring adequate light, pure air, and safety from conflagration and disaster; to promote the smooth flow of traffic; to provide adequate residential off-street parking facilities; to protect the community against excessive storm water runoff, soil erosion, earth movement, and earthquake and other geological hazards; to minimize the silting of drains and drainage channels; to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the community; and to solve other conditions arising from the concentration of the population.

(§ 1, Ord. 305, eff. October 3, 1986)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare. (§ 1, Ord. 305, eff. October 3, 1986)

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Town of Los Altos Hills, CA § 10-1.201

ZONING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT

§ 10-1.202