Laguna Hills City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 9
18 MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 9-18.010 Purpose and intent.
The medium density residential district is established to provide for medium density attached or detached residential neighborhoods. This district is characterized by condominiums, apartments, and townhouses.
(Prior code § 9-10.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-18.020 Permitted uses.
Table 9-18.020 contains a listing of permitted uses, and accessory uses within the district. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.
Table 9-18.020 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Uses | Permitted | Accessory | Reference |
Accessory dwelling unit | P | See Chapter 9-68 | |
Accessory structure | P | See Chapter 9-70 | |
Animals/pets | ♦ | ♦ | See Chapter 9-56 |
Athletic fields | S | ||
Boarding house | C | ||
Church/temple | C | ||
Communication facility | ♦ | See Chapter 9-58 | |
Community care facility | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
Construction office | T | ||
Drainage facility | P | ||
Dwelling, duplex | P | ||
Dwelling, multiple-family | S | ||
Dwelling, single-family attached | P | ||
Dwelling, single-family detached | P | ||
Family day care – large | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
Family day care – small | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
Fire/police station | C | ||
Game court | ♦ | See Chapter 9-70 | |
Garage and/or yard sales | ♦ | See Chapter 9-62 | |
Greenhouse | P | ||
Guest quarters/guest house | P | ||
Home occupation | ♦ | See Chapter 9-60 | |
Library, public | C | ||
Manufactured home | S | ||
Mobilehome park | C | ||
Park, public/private | S | ||
Recreation facility, private | P | ||
Recreational vehicle storage, private | P | ||
School, private | C | ||
School, public | C | ||
Senior center | C | ||
Supportive housing | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
Swim club | C | ||
Tennis club | C | ||
Transitional housing | ♦ | See Chapter 9-64 | |
Note: Use is permitted subject to issuance of: |
C = Conditional use permit (CUP) |
S = Site development permit (SDP) |
T = Temporary use permit (TUP) |
P = Permitted |
♦ = Special requirements |
(Prior code § 9-10.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part); Ord. 2002-1 Exh. A § 3 (part); Ord. 2003-5 Exh. A § C; Ord. 2011-4 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-5 § 9; Ord. 2018-7 § 8)
§ 9-18.030 Applicable areas.
The regulations and standards contained in this section shall apply to all properties designated as medium density residential on the city zoning map.
(Prior code § 9-10.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-18.040 Animal husbandry.
Limited animal husbandry is permitted by this zone. Chapter 9-56 of this code prescribes standards for the keeping of animals. It is the intent of this zone to restrict the keeping of animals to typical domestic varieties.
(Prior code § 9-10.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-18.050 Standards.
The standards applicable to this district are shown within Table 9-18.050. Some medium density residential properties may be further limited as to use or development due to application of hillside design requirements as contained in Chapter 9-50 of this title.
Table 9-18.050 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING STANDARDS | |
|---|---|
Item | Standard |
Minimum lot size | 7,200 sq. ft. |
Minimum lot width: | |
Standard lot | 50 ft. |
Cul-de-sac | 30 ft. |
Flag lot | 20 ft. |
Minimum lot depth | 100 ft. |
Maximum lot coverage | 50% |
Maximum density | 12.5 – 18.0 DUs/AC (gross) |
Maximum building height | 35 ft. |
Minimum front yard setback | 20 ft. from ultimate right-of-way 15 ft. from access connection to main lot for flag lots |
Minimum side yard setback: | |
Interior | 5 ft. |
Street | 15 ft. |
Flag lot | 10 ft. |
Minimum rear yard setback: | |
Standard lot | 25 ft. |
Through lot | 25 ft. |
Cul-de-sac/gore shaped lots | 15 ft. |
Minimum building separation: | |
Main→Main | 10 ft. |
Main→Accessory | 2.5 ft. |
Accessory→Accessory | 2.5 ft. |
Parking standards | See Chapter 9-44 |
Signage | See Chapter 9-42 |
(Prior code § 9-10.050; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
