Laguna Beach City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 25
12 R-2 RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONE
§ 25.12.002 Intent and purpose.
This zone is intended for medium density residential use, generally maintaining the same residential character as found in the R-1 zone. It is intended to implement the applicable provisions of the general plan, as amended from time to time.
(Ord. 209, 1940; Ord. 808 § 1, 1974)
§ 25.12.004 Uses permitted.
(A)
Single-family dwellings, except those devoted to time-share use;
(C)
Guest houses and guest rooms, subject to the density standards as set forth in Section 25.12.008;
(D)
Two-family dwellings, except those devoted to time-share use;
(E)
Public parks, playgrounds and beaches, and such recreation, refreshment and service uses and buildings as are purely accessory and incidental thereto;
(F)
Residential care facility, small licensed, subject to: (1) no outdoor smoking, (2) fire and building code inspection and compliance, and (3) maximum occupancy of six persons; and
(G)
Supportive or affordable housing.
(Ord. 209, 1940; Ord. 808 § 1, 1974; Ord. 988 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1550 § 7, 2011; Ord. 1575 § 7, 2013; Ord. 1712, 3/11/2025)
§ 25.12.005 Uses permitted subject to an administrative use permit.
The following uses may be permitted subject to the granting of an Administrative Use Permit as provided for in Section 25.05.020:
(A)
Family day care home, large, subject to the following standards:
(1)
The operator of the facility must be licensed pursuant to Chapter 3.5 or 3.6 of the California Health and Safety Code;
(3)
No signs identifying the day care facility are permitted other than those permitted pursuant to Section 25.54.010;
(5)
Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between seven a.m. and seven p.m.;
(6)
Outdoor play for children shall not begin before nine-thirty a.m.;
(7)
The facility shall comply with State Fire Marshal fire and life safety standards.
(B)
Parking or storage of recreational vehicles (meaning any travel trailer, boat, camper, motor home, van, travel and utility trailer or converted bus) that is more than twenty feet in length and more than six feet in height, subject to the following:
(1)
The vehicle shall be owned by the owner of the property or the tenant who is the primary resident of the property.
(2)
The outdoor parking of such vehicles shall not be closer than five feet to a property line, shall not be parked in the front or side yards and shall be located on a paved, or any other stable, all-weather surface approved by the director of community development.
(3)
The vehicle shall not be connected to electricity, sewer or water.
(4)
The vehicle shall not be used, either temporarily or permanently, for sleeping or living purposes.
(5)
The vehicle shall not be used for storage of goods, materials or equipment other than those that constitute part of the unit or are essential for its immediate use.
(6)
The vehicle shall be in operable condition.
(7)
The vehicle shall be effectively screened from a public right-of-way and/or adjacent residences with fencing and/or landscaping to the maximum extent allowed under the zoning regulations.
All vehicles being parked or stored as of the effective date of this subsection and not conforming to the provisions hereof shall within three months after receiving appropriate notice from the community development department, either obtain approval of an administrative use permit or cause the vehicle to be removed from the property. |
(Ord. 1088 § 6, 1985; Ord. 1353 § 3, 1999; Ord. 1474 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1651 § 3, 2020)
§ 25.12.006 Uses permitted subject to Conditional Use Permit.
The following uses may be permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 25.05.030 of this title:
(A)
Church;
(B)
Nursery school, preschool;
(C)
Recreation facilities, municipal and public;
(D)
Public and private schools;
(E)
Residential facility, assisted living;
(F)
Structures attached at common lot lines;
(G)
Utility substation;
(I)
Artists' joint living and working units, as defined and specified in Chapter 25.16 of this title; and
(J)
Such other uses as the planning commission may deem, after a public hearing, to be consistent with the intent and purpose of this zoning district and similar to and no more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, than other permitted uses.
(Ord. 209, 1940; Ord. 525, 1963; Ord. 808 § 1, 1974; Ord. 946 § 3, 1978; Ord. 992 § 5, 1981; Ord. 1063 § 2, 1984; Ord. 1115 § 3, 1986; Ord. 1223 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1271 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1320 § 3, 1996; Ord. 1346 § 3, 1998; Ord. 1550 § 8, 2011; Ord. 1575 § 8, 2013; Ord. 1712, 3/11/2025)
§ 25.12.008 Property development standards.
(A)
Lot Area and Dimension Standards.
(1)
Lot Area. Each lot shall have an area of not less than six thousand square feet, except where, on the official zoning map, a number greater than six thousand follows and is connected with a hyphen with the zone symbol. Such number shall designate the minimum lot area in square feet.
(B)
Density Standards. There shall be a minimum of two thousand square feet of net lot area for each dwelling unit, guest house or guest room, except where a number following the zone symbol or minimum lot area requirement is greater than two thousand but less than the minimum lot area requirement. Such number shall be the minimum number of square feet of land area required for each unit on a lot. In no case shall there be more than two such dwelling units, guest houses, guest rooms or combinations thereof on any lot.
Exception: On lots less than six thousand square feet in area, there may be one dwelling unit, guest house or guest room for each two thousand square feet of lot area.
(C)
Yard Area, Building Setback, Open Space and Coverage Standards.
(2)
Front Yards. Each lot shall maintain a front yard or yards of at least twenty feet. Front yards shall not be used for the storage of trailers, boats, campers or other materials or the regular or constant parking of automobiles or other vehicles. See additional front yard requirements in Section 25.50.004(D) and (E) of this title.
(3)
Side Yards. Each lot shall maintain side yards, each of which shall be at least ten percent of the average lot width, with a maximum requirement of twelve feet and a minimum of four feet. See additional side yard flexibility in Section 25.50.004(F) of this title.
(4)
Rear Yard. Each lot shall maintain a rear yard of at least ten feet. See additional rear yard requirements in Sections 25.50.004(D) and 25.50.008(E).
(6)
Open Space. Every lot occupied by more than one dwelling unit shall maintain an open space for each dwelling unit, guest house and guest room on the lot, which area shall meet the provisions of Section 25.50.010.
(7)
Fences, Walls. The provisions of Section 25.50.013 shall apply.
(9)
Single-Family Residence. Lots improved with one single-family dwelling, shall have maximum building site coverage as specified in Section 25.10.008(E)(1)(c) of this title. Building site coverage includes habitable enclosed building space and covered off-street parking. The building site coverage may be modified by the design review board when it is necessary to preserve views or to maintain neighborhood development patterns.
(D)
Building Height.
(1)
No new building, additions to existing buildings or structures in this zone shall have a height greater than permitted under the following table when measured from the finished or natural grade, whichever is more restrictive:
Slope in Percent | Height Permitted (in feet) |
|---|---|
0 to 15 | 25 |
16 | 26 |
17 | 27 |
18 | 28 |
19 | 29 |
20 and over | 30 |
(2)
In addition to (D)(1) above, building height shall be limited to the following:
Rear Lot Line Above Street (slope in percent) | Height Permitted Above Rear Lot line (in feet) |
|---|---|
0 to 5 | 25 |
5+ to 10 | 20 |
Over 10 | 15 |
Through Lot (slope in percent) | Height Permitted Above Upper Curb Elevation (in feet) |
|---|---|
or |
Rear Lot Line Below Street (slope in percent) | Height Permitted Above Curb Elevation (in feet) |
|---|---|
0 to 5 | 25 |
5+ to 10 | 22.5 |
Over 10 | 20 |
(3)
See Section 25.50.004(D) for further relationship of building height to yard requirements.
(H)
Artists Joint Living and Working Quarters. The provisions of Sections 25.32.003(J), 25.32.007 and 25.12.006(J) shall apply.
(Ord. 209, 1940; Ord. 431, 1958; Ord. 454, 1960; Ord. 622, 1969; Ord. 632, 1969; Ord. 641, 1970; Ord. 808 § 1, 1974; Ord. 832 § 4, 1975; Ord. 859 § 2, 1976; Ord. 898 § 2, 1977; Ord. 1115 § 4, 1986; Ord. 1187 § 3(4), 1989; Ord. 1223 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1360 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1416 §§ 9, 10, 2002; Ord. 1474 § 1, 2007)