Laguna Hills City Zoning Code

The purpose and intent of the planned community residential district is to provide for a wide range of medium-low density to high density multifamily housing types, which include apartments, attached townhomes, condominiums, and clustered multifamily arrangements. Appropriate land uses include residential and recreational land uses such as parks and open space, as set forth in the land use element in the city’s general plan.

Table 9-21.020 identifies the 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.

The regulations and standards contained in this section shall apply to all properties designated as planned community residential use on the city zoning map.

Large animal husbandry is not permitted by this zone. Chapter 9-56 prescribes standards for the keeping of animals. It is the purpose of this zone to restrict such animals to typical domestic varieties.

The standards applicable to this district are shown within Table 9-21.050. Some planned community residential properties may be further limited as to use or development due to application of hillside design requirements as contained in Chapter 9-50. Deviations from the standards, which further the purpose and intent of this zone, may be granted via a conditional use permit.

The following standards are intended to ensure the compatibility of uses between the planned community residential area and adjacent residential neighborhoods.

The following special standards shall apply to the planned community residential area to maintain the current number of existing rental opportunities on-site and add park and recreation opportunities.