Chapter 9.4 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Except as hereafter provided, land or buildings may be used and structures may be erected or altered only in accordance with the following provisions:

1.

No building may be erected and no existing building shall be moved, altered, or enlarged nor shall any land, building or premises be used, designed or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than a use listed in this Article, or amendments thereto, as permitted in the zone in which such land, building or premises is located.

2.

No building shall be erected nor shall any existing building be moved, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit established by this Article or amendments thereto for the zone in which

building is located.

3.

No building shall be erected nor shall any existing building be moved, altered, enlarged or rebuilt, nor shall any open spaces surrounding any buildings be encroached upon or reduced in any manner except in conformity with the development standards outlined in Chapters 9.14—9.22 of this Article, or amendments thereto, for the zone in which such building is located.

4.

No yard or open space provided adjacent to any building for the purpose of complying with the regulations of this Article or amendments thereto shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building or structure.

All departments, officials and public employees of the City vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform with the provisions of this Article and shall issue no permits or licenses for uses, buildings or any purpose in conflict with the provisions of this Article and shall issue no permits or licenses for uses, buildings or any purpose in conflict with the provisions of this Article. Any such permit or license issued in conflict with this Article shall be null and void.

The Planning Director may authorize a representative to carry out any of the duties and responsibilities delegated to him/her by this Article.

Prior to issuance of a building permit for any building or structure hereafter erected or altered, a zoning clearance shall be issued by the Planning Director certifying that said permit or use complies with all provisions of this Article except that building permits for interior modifications to single family residences and minor exterior modifications to single family residences; such as windows, patios, roofs, etc. may be issued by the Building Department without such approval. Further, prior to any modification or change in exterior colors, materials or facade treatment of a nonresidential structure, a zoning clearance shall be issued by the Planning Director to assure compliance with applicable provisions of this Article. City Council may establish specific color standards for use in zoning clearances.

(Ord. No. 48, Amended, 03/14/84; Ord. No. 65, Amended, 11/08/86)

Where a use is not specifically listed or is determined by the Planning Director to not be included in a general category of use in the sections defining uses permitted, it shall be assumed that the use is prohibited unless it is determined by the action of the Commission, following receipt of a recommendation from the Planning Director, and a public hearing, that the use is similar to and no more objectionable than the uses listed. A determination of similar use may be initiated by a resolution of intention by the City Council, and shall be processed in the manner as provided in this Article for zoning text amendments.

(Ord. No. 185-03, Amended, 07/23/03)

In interpreting, analyzing and applying the provisions of this Article, unless otherwise stated, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for promotion of public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare.

Where conflicts occur between the regulations of this Article and the Building Code or other regulations effective within the City, the more restrictive of any such regulations shall apply.

It is not intended that this Article shall interfere with, abrogate or annul any easement, CC&R or other agreement now in effect, or hereinafter in effect, provided, however, that where this Article imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land, or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules or regulations or by easements, CC&R or agreements, the provisions of this Article shall apply.

Nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to repeal or amend any regulation of the City requiring a permit or license or both for any business, trade or occupation nor shall anything in this Article be deemed to repeal or amend the Building Code of the City of Westlake Village.

(Ord. No. 51, Amended, 04/10/84)

Except where approved as part of a residential planned development, not more than one principal residential building shall be situated on a single lot of record in any residential district.

An application approved by any review body must be found consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs of the Westlake Village General Plan.

The density limitations set forth in the Land Use Element of the General Plan in terms of the number of dwelling units permitted shall apply to each residential lot or project. Notwithstanding the preceding, the granting of a density bonus pursuant to State law and this Article shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a General Plan amendment, zoning change or other discretionary approval.

(Ord. No. 185-03, Amended, 07/23/03)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 252-17, § 3, adopted November 8, 2017, deleted § 9.4.110, which pertained to Marijuana Distribution Facility Prohibition, and derived from Ord. No. 212-11, § 3, adopted April 27, 2011.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 252-17, § 4, adopted November 8, 2017, deleted § 9.4.120, which pertained to Unlawful Uses, and derived from Ord. No. 212-11, § 4, adopted April 27, 2011.

CHAPTER 9.5. - R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE

The R-1 Zone is intended to provide for the development, protection and stability of single-family detached dwellings within relatively low-density residential neighborhoods of the City.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 Zone:

1.

Single-family dwelling placed in a permanent location.

2.

Employee housing.

3.

Temporary uses, subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit as provided for in Chapter 9.29 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 288-21, § 13, 9-28-2021)

The following uses are permitted in the R-1 Zone as accessory to a lawfully established single-family dwelling:

1.

Accessory buildings and structures located on the same lot as a principal residential building, including recreation rooms, but excluding guesthouses.

2.

Small family day care homes.

3.

Garage sales, provided that no more than one sale per calendar year per dwelling unit is conducted on the property.

4.

Home occupations, as provided for in Chapter 9.28 of this Article.

Residential care facility, six (6) or fewer residents.

6.

Fences and walls as provided in Chapter 9.14, provided that all walls and fences are finished on both sides.

7.

An accessory dwelling unit, subject to Sections 9.14.070 and 9.14.080.

8.

A junior accessory dwelling unit, subject to Section 9.14.080.

(Ord. No. 51, Amended, 04/10/84; Ord. No. 133, Amended, 11/10/93; Ord. No. 145U-97, Amended, 1/8/97; Ord. No. 145-97, Amended, 2/12/97; Ord. No. 149-97, Amended, 7/30/97; Ord. No. 185-03, Amended, 07/23/03)

(Ord. No. 260-17, § 4, 1-10-2017; Ord. No. 285-21, §§ 4, 5, 1-27-2021; Ord. No. 307-25, § 3, 5-14-2025)

The following uses may be permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.26 of this Article.

1.

Large family day care homes.

2.

One guesthouse, subject to the following limitations.

a.

The guesthouse shall be located in the rear yard of a single lot or parcel.

b.

The guesthouse shall consist of a one-story structure, not to exceed eighteen (18) feet in height.

c.

The floor area of the guesthouse shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet.

d.

Notwithstanding other provisions of the Municipal Code, the guesthouse shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from side and rear property lines.

e.

The guesthouse shall be located on a lot or parcel not less than twelve thousand (12,000) square feet in size.

f.

Each guesthouse shall be provided with parking spaces as determined by the Planning Director.

g.

The applicant for the conditional use permit shall be an owner-occupant of the lot or parcel upon which the primary dwelling unit is situated.

3.

Model homes and temporary tract sales offices for a development opened to the public for the first time.

4.

Publicly owned uses necessary to the maintenance of the public health, convenience, or general welfare.

5.

Recreational facilities, neighborhood, not accessory to a principal use, including tennis and swimming, where operated as a nonprofit corporation for the use of the surrounding residents. This provision shall not be interpreted to permit commercial enterprises.

6.

Tennis courts and other game courts.

7.

Amateur radio antennae.

8.

Residential care facility, seven (7) or more residents. The use shall be in compliance with the findings of Section 9.46.040.

(Ord, No. 119, Amended 12/11/91; Ord. No. 140-96, Amended, 05/22/96; Ord. No. 145U-97, Amended, 1/8/97; Ord. No. 145-97, Amended, 2/12/97; Ord. No. 185-03, Amended, 07/23/03)

(Ord. No. 307-25, § 4, 5-14-2025)

Outdoor storage of recreational vehicles in the R-1 Zone is prohibited. Any person violating this Section shall be guilty of an infraction.

(Ord. No. 157-98, Amended, 6/24/98)

The storage or parking of any commercial vehicle having an unladened weight of over six thousand (6,000) pounds on any lot or parcel is prohibited. This Section shall not apply to the parking of any vehicle that is in the process of delivering or picking up goods. A violation of this Section is an infraction which is punishable as provided in Chapter 1.2 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 157-98, Amended, 6/24/98; Ord. No. 165-00, Amended, 9/27/00)

Exterior antennae are prohibited except as authorized by Chapter 9.15.

(Ord. No. 139-95, Amended, 01/10/96; Ord. No. 140-96, Amended, 05/22/96; Ord. No. 185-03, Amended, 07/23/03)

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

All uses shall be subject to the applicable regulations of this Article, including the standards which are located in the following chapters:

Chapter 9.14 - Development Standards

Chapter 9.15 - Design Standards

Chapter 9.17 - Hillside Development Standards

Chapter 9.18 - Sign Standards

Chapter 9.19 - Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards

Chapter 9.21 - Oak Tree Preservation Standards

Chapter 9.46 - Residential Care Facilities

(Ord. No. 48, Enacted, 03/14/84)

(Ord. No. 307-25, § 5, 5-14-2025)