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)
