Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Art. 1 Applicability, Purposes, Interpretation

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)

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)

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)