A. To provide for the low-density residential areas as set forth in the Larkspur General Plan.

B. Protect existing single-family dwellings and encourage the development of new single-family neighborhoods in an environment free from excessive levels of noise, illumination and glare, air pollution, heat, vibration and other objectionable impacts.

C. Ensure that each dwelling has sufficient access to light, air, open space, and insolation and is provided with adequate privacy.

D. Accommodate community facilities, schools, religious institutions, recreation facilities, open space and public services needed to complement the residential uses of the district.

E. Ensure that the density of proposed developments is compatible with the capacity of existing utilities and road systems serving the area.

F. Ensure that the size and scale of proposed structures are compatible with adjacent structures and the physical setting. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 640 § 1, 1980)

A. One-family dwellings.

B. Accessory structures and uses (including home occupations).

C. Public parks and playgrounds, including recreation, refreshment and service buildings.

D. Group homes.

E. Transitional and supportive housing.

F. Residential care facilities.

G. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 18.23.

H. Family day care homes.65863.2

I. Housing development projects, as defined in California Government Code Section 65589.5, meeting the criteria of California Government Code Section 65913.16, the Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023, so long as Section 65913.16 remains in effect. (Ord. 1077 § 5, 2024; Ord. 1071 § 9, 2023; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 1012 § 4, 2016; Ord. 921 § 2, 2003; Ord. 855 § 9, 1993; Ord. 538 § 1, 1975; Ord. 392 § 1, 1970; Ord. 295 § 41, 1962)

A. Churches.

B. Colleges and schools (not including riding schools and riding academies) and the operation of necessary facilities and required equipment.

C. Community clubhouses.

D. Reserved.

E. Public utility or public service uses or public buildings.

F. Day care center.

G. Mobilehome park as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 18214.

I. Bed-and-breakfast inns, incidental to the residential use, for maximum accommodation of four (4) guests in two (2) rooms; provided, that:

J. Having, keeping, maintaining, or boarding of four (4) or more dogs over four (4) months of age. (Ord. 1071 § 9, 2023; Ord. 1069 § 6, 2023; Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 921 § 3, 2003; Ord. 855 §§ 8, 9 (part), 1993; Ord. 787 § 1, 1989; Ord. 703 § 2, 1983; Ord. 698 § 3, 1983; Ord. 538 § 2, 1975)

A. Each permitted use, other than an accessory use, shall be located on a lot having an area of no less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and an average width of not less than sixty (60) feet; except that a permitted use may be located on a lot of record provided that all other regulations of the district shall be met.

B. No building shall be constructed on a lot unless said lot abuts for at least twenty (20) feet on a public street or has vehicular access to a public street by way of an easement not less than twenty (20) feet in width. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 313 § 6, 1965; Ord. 295 § 42, 1962)

A. Structures shall not cover more than forty (40) percent of the area of the lot on which they are situated. See also Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.34.080, Preservation of Natural and Permeable Areas, for lots with an average slope of ten (10) percent or greater.

B. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66321(b)(3), the limit on lot coverage shall not apply to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) that meets the standards in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.23.050. However, if an application for an ADU or JADU that meets the standards in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.23.050 is combined with an application to construct or expand the primary residence for purposes other than the ADU or JADU, or if such an ADU or JADU is constructed before the application to construct or expand the primary residence for unrelated reasons, the lot coverage added by the ADU or JADU would be counted in determining whether to allow the proposed new construction or expansion of the primary residence that is unrelated to the ADU or JADU. The resulting limit on construction and expansion of the primary residence would potentially discourage an application for and construction of an ADU or JADU. To instead encourage the construction of ADUs and JADUs, the maximum lot coverage for a lot based on the regulations for the zoning district (and not including any additional lot coverage granted by any exceptions or variances) may be increased by the number of square feet of the qualifying ADUs or JADUs, up to a maximum of eight hundred (800) square feet, for the purpose of constructing or expanding the primary residence, only under the conditions set forth in the following subsection. The foregoing shall not be applied in a way that would result in the applicable lot coverage standard limiting the size of an ADU or JADU that meets the standards in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.23.050; it shall limit the increase in size of the newly constructed or expanded primary structure on the same lot only.

C. To increase the lot coverage of a lot by the number of square feet of a qualifying ADU or JADU, up to a maximum of eight hundred (800) square feet, for the purpose of constructing or expanding the primary residence only, all of the following must be true:

D. In the event that an ADU or JADU is modified so that it no longer complies with the requirements under Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.23.050 or this section (e.g., removal of the kitchen) any necessary permits shall be obtained to remove or legalize the additional lot coverage of the primary residence. (Ord. 1090 § 3, 2025; Ord. 1077 § 15, 2024; Ord. 1066 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 953 § 1(24), 2007; Ord. 295 § 44, 1962)

A. Front Yard. Minimum depth of front yard shall be twenty (20) feet.

B. Side Yards. The street side of a corner lot shall have a width of not less than ten (10) feet. Other side yards shall each have a minimum width of six (6) feet, except that lots with an average width of less than sixty (60) feet shall have side yards of at least five (5) feet.

C. Rear Yard. Minimum depth of rear yard is fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 313 § 7, 1965; Ord. 295 § 45, 1962)

A. Front Yard. On other than the street side of a corner lot; in steep terrain, either a one-story carport or one-story residential garage (neither a part of the main building) not closer than three (3) feet to either the front lot line or the side lot line, with design review approval by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Larkspur Municipal Code Section 18.64.020.

B. Side Yards. Not closer than ten (10) feet to the street side lot line of a corner lot. On other than street side of corner lots, not closer than five (5) feet to the side lot line.

C. Rear Yards. Not nearer than three (3) feet to any rear lot line. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 953 § 1(25), 2007; Ord. 929 § 19, 2004; Ord. 857 § 12, 1993; Ord. 295 § 46, 1962)