The following uses are permitted in the R-1 Zone:

A.

Permitted Buildings: A single-family residence of a permanent character, placed in a permanent location, including the following accessory uses and buildings, which may not be used commercially:

1.

A private garage with a capacity of not less than two automobiles.

2.

A children's playhouse, lath or greenhouses, tool houses, hobby shops, fallout and bomb shelters and storage buildings.

3.

Recreational facilities such as, but not limited to, tennis, paddle tennis, handball courts, swimming pools and spas and including the equipment thereto, for use by members of a single-family residence and their guests in accordance with the provisions of this Title.

4.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, pursuant to the requirements of Article [P] of this Chapter.

5.

Transitional or Supportive Housing structured as a single-family residence. ^[3]

6.

Licensed residential facilities subject to the same development standards applicable to a single-family residence.

7.

Farm Worker Housing serving six or fewer employees.

B.

Agriculture and Horticulture: Nurseries, nursery stock, orchards, vineyards, the raising of field crops, tree, berry or bush crops or vegetables or flower gardening on a commercial scale. This subsection does not permit roadside stands, retail sale from the premises or advertising signs of any nature.

C.

Construction Material Storage: The storage of construction material used in the construction of any permitted type of structure and for 60 days after occupancy or the cessation of construction, whichever comes first.

D.

Signs: No signs shall be permitted or maintained on any lot or parcel, except as follows:

1.

One unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area, displaying only the name and address of the family residing on the particular property or the name of the particular property.

2.

Neither this subsection nor any other provision of this Title shall act to prohibit the erection of "For Sale" or "For Lease" signs on real property.

E.

Domestic Animals: The keeping of domestic animals, other than swine, is permitted; provided, that the portion of stables or shelters used for housing such animals are located not less than 35 feet from the living area of any residence and at least 25 feet from the exterior boundaries of the property on which situated and that all corrals must be located not less than 25 feet from any window or door of the living area of any residence or dwelling used for the habitation of human beings. Corral area shall mean an area for keeping of domestic animals, not including stables or other such shelter for housing such animals. Corrals shall be enclosed by a fence adequate to confine the animals to the corral area. This subsection does not permit the operation of any commercial activity in connection with the uses permitted hereunder.

F.

Conditional Uses: The following uses; provided, that in each instance, a conditional use permit has been obtained and continues in full force and effect:

1.

Public schools, parks, libraries, fire station, gate houses, post offices and civic centers.

2.

Public utility uses and facilities, including water storage facilities, water pumping plants, sewage pumping plants, gas distributing lines, electric distribution lines, electric transformer stations, electric transmission lines, telephone repeater stations, telegraph cables and telephone lines.

3.

The stationing of a temporary guard in a mobile home or trailer for the protection of a building under construction and the materials used therefor until final inspection but not to exceed a total of six continuous months.

(Ord. 202, 12-21-87; Ord. No. 314, § 5, 12-8-03; Ord. No. 344, §§ 6, 7, 6-24-13; Ord. No. 381, § 7, 9-12-22)

A.

Minimum Lot Area: The minimum required area of a lot or parcel in the R-1 Zone shall be 20,000 square feet, excluding:

1.

That portion of the lot or parcel designated as, or included in, a road or multiple driveway easement; and

2.

That portion of the lot or parcel designated as, or included in, an ingress/egress easement granted to another lot or parcel.

B.

Single-Family Dwelling Lot Size: The lot area per single-family dwelling unit shall be not less than the minimum required lot area or parcel.

C.

Maximum Coverage: All buildings and roofed structures, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than 30 percent of the area of the lot. The area beneath roof overhangs shall be included in the calculation of building coverage.

D.

Minimum Lot Width: Every lot or parcel shall have a minimum average width of not less than 95 feet.

(Ord. 202, 12-21-87)

The following height restrictions apply to the R-1 Zone:

A.

Maximum Height Envelope and Cap: The building height envelope and cap shall not exceed the building height envelope and cap allowed in an RA-S Zone.

B.

Second Story Floor Area: The second story floor area (which includes all projections and chimneys but excludes any balconies) shall not exceed fifty percent of the first story foot print.

1.

As used in this paragraph B., the first story footprint includes all covered and attached structures such as but not limited to an attached garage, covered porches, breezeways, patio covers. The Building Official has discretion to determine whether a structure is covered and attached.

2.

Any portion of the first story that exceeds 18 feet shall be considered part of the second story floor area.

C.

Second Floor Massing: The second story floor area shall be located towards the rear of the dwelling and away from the front yard area or the roadway, whichever applies, in order to reduce the overall scale and mass of the building as well as its view from adjoining roadways.

(Ord. 240, 4-22-91; 1994 Code; Ord. 281, 1-27-97; Ord. No. 345, § 4, 10-14-13)

A.

Front Yard Setback: Every lot or parcel in the R-1 Zone shall have a front yard setback of not less than 35 feet, measured from the road easement line to the closest supporting member of the structure. If a parcel has no frontage along a street, the front yard setback shall be 35 feet, measured from the property line which is perpendicular to the closest supporting member of the front elevation of the dwelling unit. Where a dwelling is situated further from the road easement or property line than the minimum setback for a front yard, as defined herein, the front yard shall be determined to be only that portion of the lot designated by this Section as the minimum setback from the road easement line. Except as set forth in this Section or Section 5-2C-5 E., no accessory buildings, recreational facilities (including but not limited to tennis and other sport courts, swimming pools and appurtenant equipment), or any other structures are allowed in the front yard setback or anywhere in the front yard.

B.

Side Yard Setback: Every lot or parcel in the R-1 Zone shall have side yard setbacks of not less than 25 feet from the closest side lot line, if it abuts property zoned RA-S or not less than five feet from the closest side lot line, if it abuts property zoned R-1 or designated in the General Plan for commercial uses. Except as set forth in this Section or Section 5-2C-5 E., no accessory buildings, recreational facilities (including but not limited to tennis and other sport courts, swimming pools and appurtenant equipment), or any other structures are allowed in the side yard setbacks.

C.

Rear Yard: Every lot or parcel in the R-1 Zone shall have a rear yard of not less than 25 feet from any rear lot line which abuts property zoned RA-S or not less than 15 feet from any rear lot line which abuts property zoned R-1 or not less than five feet from any rear lot line which abuts property designated in the General Plan for commercial uses. Accessory buildings, recreational facilities (including but not limited to tennis and other sport courts, swimming pools and appurtenant equipment), and any other structures may be constructed in the rear yard provided that they conform to other requirements of this Title.

D.

Detached Buildings: Buildings not attached to one another shall have a ten-foot minimum distance between roof overhangs or projections.

E.

Minor Structures: Minor structures may be allowed by the Planning Director, but in no event shall they exceed six feet in height. An unobstructed pedestrianway, at least three feet in width, shall be provided on the ground level around all buildings and within 25 feet of said buildings. Such pedestrianways, as well as driveways and other flatwork may be considered minor structures. Built-in barbecues, play houses, and solid fences are not minor structures, even if they are less than six feet in height. The following are examples of minor structures. The list is not meant to be all-inclusive. In addition, building permits may be required for some minor structures, in order to ensure compliance with building and safety standards (e.g. bridges, surcharged retaining walls).

1.

For the front setback:

(a)

Up to four pilasters that are each 30 inches or less in width, 30 inches or less in depth, and 54 inches or less in height (provided that lighting on each pilaster does not exceed two footcandles measured at a distance of three feet perpendicular to the light source);

(b)

Retaining walls that are two feet or less in height (provided that multiple walls which are stepped along a slope so that they have the appearance of a single wall which is more than two feet in height are not minor structures); and

(c)

Bridges that are 30 inches or less above grade and are 15 feet or less in length (provided that the railing, if any, is open and is three feet or less in height).

2.

For the side yard setback:

(a)

Open fencing;

(b)

Enclosed trash yards that were built and approved prior to March 27, 1991, and that do not encroach more than four feet into the side yard setback; and

(c)

Solid walls, including retaining walls, that are three feet or less in height and are 15 feet or more from the property line (provided that multiple walls which are stepped along a slope so that they have the appearance of a single wall which is more than three feet in height are not minor structures).

3.

For the rear yard setback:

(a)

Open fencing; and

(b)

Solid walls, including retaining walls, that are three feet or less in height and are 15 feet or more from the property line (provided that multiple walls which are stepped along a slope so that they have the appearance of a single wall which is more than three feet in height are not minor structures).

F.

Projections: Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses or other similar architectural features may extend or project into a side yard setback not more than two feet and may extend or project into a front yard setback or rear yard not more than four feet. Air-conditioning units or mechanical equipment for a main building may encroach into a side yard setback or rear yard not more than four feet, as long as it is permanently screened with a wood or masonry fence.

G.

Porches and Decks: An uncovered porch, platform or landing place which does not extend above the level of the first floor of the building may extend or project into a front, side or rear yard setback not more than ten feet, provided such structure in a setback shall not reduce to less than three feet the unobstructed pedestrianway or sidewalk on ground level.

H.

Perimeter Fences: Perimeter fences may be built around the property at the boundary lines of the property provided that the fences conform to other requirements of this Title and meet all of the standards, terms and conditions necessary to be approved by the Hidden Hills Community Association and by any subcommittee thereof that is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the architectural standards of projects in the City.

(Ord. 202, 12-21-87; 1994 Code; Ord. 283, 5-12-97)

Except as provided herein, all other limitations on the use and development of land in the R-1 Zone shall be the same as those regulations applied to properties in the RA-S Zone.

(Ord. 202, 12-21-87)