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Lake Forest City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

44 R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

§ 9.44.010 Purpose of district.

The R-1 district is established to provide for the development and maintenance of medium density single-family detached residential neighborhoods. Only those uses are permitted that are complementary to and can exist in harmony with such a residential neighborhood.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.44.020 Principal uses permitted.

The following principal uses are permitted:
A. 
Single-family detached dwellings;
B. 
Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields (noncommercial);
C. 
Residential care facilities, in accordance with Chapter 5.44 (Residential Care Facilities);
D. 
Small and large family day care homes;
E. 
Limited home rentals.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017; Ord. 363 § 7, 2023)

§ 9.44.030 Principal uses permitted subject to a site development permit.

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a site development permit under Section 9.184.010:
A. 
Public libraries and museums;
B. 
Public or private utility buildings or structures.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.44.040 Principal uses permitted subject to a use permit.

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a use permit by the Planning Commission under Section 9.184.010:
A. 
Wireless communication facilities under Chapter 9.162 of this Code;
B. 
Churches, temples, and other places of worship;
C. 
Educational institutions;
D. 
Any other use that the Planning Commission finds is consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.44.050 Temporary uses permitted.

Certain temporary uses, permitted per Section 9.144.070, include the following:
A. 
Christmas tree sales;
B. 
Continued use of an existing building during construction of a new building;
C. 
Halloween pumpkin sales;
D. 
Mobilehome residence during construction of a dwelling;
E. 
Residential tract sales and rentals.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.44.060 Accessory uses and structures permitted.

The following accessory uses and structures are permitted when associated with and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same legal parcel of land:
A. 
Uses permitted under Section 9.144.080;
B. 
Signs, as permitted by Chapter 9.164;
C. 
Noncommercial keeping of pets and animals in accordance with Section 9.146.030;
D. 
Home occupations under Section 9.146.060;
E. 
Riding and hiking trails;
F. 
Accessory dwelling units under Section 9.146.050;
G. 
Accessory uses and structures that the Director of Community Development finds are consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017; Ord. 298 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.44.070 Prohibited uses.

Notwithstanding Sections 9.44.020 through 9.44.060, the following uses are specifically prohibited:
A. 
Apiaries;
B. 
Keeping pets or animals for any commercial purpose unless otherwise provided for by an approved use permit;
C. 
The storage of vehicles, equipment, or products related to a commercial activity not permitted in this district;
D. 
Transitory lodgings;
E. 
Uses not expressly permitted by this chapter.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 2, 2017)

§ 9.44.080 Site development standards.

A. 
Building Site Area. Seven thousand two hundred square feet minimum except per Section 9.144.020.
B. 
Building Height. Thirty-five feet maximum except per Section 9.144.020.
C. 
Building Setbacks. Per Sections 9.144.030, 9.144.040, and 9.144.080.
D. 
Off-Street Parking. Per Section 9.168.010.
E. 
Lights. All lights shall be designed and located so that direct light rays shall be confined to the premises.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.44.090 Ancillary uses permitted.

The following ancillary uses are permitted subject to special provisions as noted:
A. 
Power supply facility in accordance with Chapter 9.166 of this Code.
(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)