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Title 10›Chapter 2 — SITE DEVELOPMENT

Article 1

Los Altos Hills Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Los Altos Hills

Applicability, Purposes, Interpretation

§ 10-2.101. Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all site development within the Town; however, a permit shall be required only for those types of development set forth in Article 3 of this chapter. (§ 15, Ord. 299, eff. December 11, 1985)

§ 10-2.102. Purposes.

The provisions of this chapter are adopted to permit reasonable development of land while preserving the natural scenic character of the town, protecting the natural amenities, and providing for the safety, benefit and welfare of its citizens by establishing minimum standards and requirements relating to: (1) land grading, (2) drainage and erosion control, (3) the siting of buildings and other development; (4) the planting of landscaping, (5) the installation of driveways; (6) preservation of ridgelines; (7) the implementation and maintenance of the Master Path Plan; and (8) outdoor lighting, and procedures by which such standards and requirements may be enforced. It is intended that the provisions of this chapter be administered with such purposes in mind.

(§ 15, Ord. 299, eff. December 11, 1985)

§ 10-2.103. Interpretation.

The standards of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to impair or interfere with any private restrictions placed upon property by covenant or deed; provided, however, where the provisions of this chapter impose higher standards or a greater restriction upon the development of land than are imposed or required by such private restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (§ 15, Ord. 299, eff. December 11, 1985)

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Town of Los Altos Hills, CA § 10-2.201

ZONING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT

§ 10-2.201

Article 2 Definitions

§ 10-2.201. Definitions.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the words and phrases used in this chapter shall be defined in accordance with the definitions contained in Article 2, entitled "Definitions" of Chapter 1 entitled "Zoning" of Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code consisting of Section 10-1.201 and 10-1.202, as the same exist, or as hereafter amended or added to. (§ 15, Ord. 299, eff. December 11, 1985)

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Town of Los Altos Hills, CA § 10-2.301

ZONING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT

§ 10-2.301

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▸ Contents — Los Altos Hills Zoning Code
Los Altos Hills Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 10
    Overview
    1. Chapter 1 — ZONING
    2. ▸ Chapter 2 — SITE DEVELOPMENT
      Overview
      1. Article 1
      2. Article 3 — Permits Required
      3. Article 4 — Grading
      4. Article 5 — Drainage and Erosion Control
      5. Article 6
      6. Article 7
      7. Article 8 — Landscaping
      8. Article 9 — Recreation Courts
      9. Article 10 — Outdoor Lighting
      10. Article 11 — Driveways
      11. Article 12 — Road Right-of-Way Dedication
      12. Article 13 — Administration and Enforcement
      13. Article 14 — Stormwater Pollution Prevention Measures

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