The most restrictive of residential zones, composed chiefly of individual homes, together with required recreational, religious, educational and other community facilities as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood.
(Prior code § 19-5.1)
The following uses only are permitted in the R-1, Low Density Residential Zone unless as may be otherwise provided for in this chapter:
A. 
Single family residence of a permanent character placed in a permanent location.
B. 
Maintaining mail addresses for business license purposes only, providing no stock in trade, supplies, professional equipment, apparatus, or business equipment are kept on the premises, and provided that no employees or assistants perform or are engaged for services on the premises or that no employee would pick up a vehicle at the premises in a residential zone.
C. 
Home occupation.
D. 
Private greenhouses and horticultural collections, flower and vegetable gardens and fruit trees.
E. 
Keeping of not more than two nontransient boarders or lodgers by a resident family in the main dwelling unit. More than two boarders requires a Conditional Use Permit as provided by that chapter.
F. 
The provisions of Section 17.16.020(E) apply to the keeping of animals in the R-1 zone.
G. 
The provisions of Section 17.16.020(F) apply to yard and garage sales in the R-1 zone.
H. 
The provisions of Section 17.16.020(G) apply to the dismantling, repairing of, or storing of vehicles in the R-1 zone.
I. 
Foster Family Homes for Children. A family home is noninstitutional in character which provides 24 hour care, with or without compensation. The number of children in the home under 16 years old, cannot exceed a total of six. A license for the operation of a foster family home for children shall be obtained from the State of California.
J. 
Manufactured home.
K. 
Accessory Structure. An incidental and nonhabitable structure that is not attached to the main building on the same lot. If an accessory structure is attached to the main building or if the roof is a continuation of the main building roof, the accessory structure is considered an addition to the main building. Any addition must meet those development standards required for the main building. Bathroom and kitchen facilities within any accessory structure are prohibited, unless approved by the Planning Director or designee. A covenant for the accessory structure must also be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, as approved and reviewed by the Director of Community Development or designee.
L. 
The following day care homes, as defined in Section 1596.78 of the California Health and Safety Code:
1. 
Small family day care homes.
2. 
Large family day care homes.
M. 
Second dwelling unit consistent with all standards in Section 17.24.170 of this Code.
N. 
Transitional/supportive housing similar to those residential types in this section, subject to Section 17.16.180 of this Code.
O. 
Community care facility serving six or fewer persons.
P. 
Cottage food operations, consistent with all standards in Section 17.16.190 of this Code.
Q. 
Community apartment, condominium, planned development, and stock cooperative as defined in Section 17.84.020, in accordance with all conditions set forth in Sections 17.84.060 through 17.84.080 and in accordance with all procedures set forth in Chapter 17.80 of this Code.
R. 
Multiple family dwellings.
(Prior code § 19-5.2(a)—(c), (e)—(o); Ord. 1247 § 3, 8/12/13; Ord. 1253 § 3, 10/14/13; Ord. 1272 § 6, 4/28/14; Ord. 1321 § 9, 10/24/16; Ord. 1345 § 12, 9/25/17; Ord. 1346 § 6, 10/23/17; Ord. 1404 § 4, 12/14/20)
Microwave and satellite dishes for noncommercial uses are subject to the following conditions:
A. 
All microwave and satellite dish antennas three feet or over in diameter shall require an application to be reviewed by the Planning Director for compliance with the standards in this section.
B. 
All ground mounted antennas less than 15 feet in height may be installed subject to the setback limitations for the zoned district within which the antenna is to be located, without application for a building permit.
C. 
All ground mounted microwave or satellite dish antennas in excess of 15 feet in height, and all roof mounted antennas shall require an application to be reviewed by the Planning Director. All microwave and satellite dish antennas encompassed by this section shall also require a building permit to be issued by the Department of Building and Safety.
D. 
No part of any antenna shall be located between any street and the front of the main structure on a lot.
E. 
The total height of the supporting structure and the microwave or satellite dish antenna shall not exceed the height limit of the underlying zone.
F. 
Roof mounted dish antennas shall not project above peak of the roof unless architecturally screened so as not to be visible from the front of the lot on which the antenna is to be installed.
G. 
All antennas shall be of a color which offers minimum contrast with its surroundings, and no form of advertising or identification shall be permitted on the dish or supporting structure other than a manufacturer's identification tag.
H. 
All structures and architectural screening shall be compatible with the building on which the antenna is mounted.
I. 
All preexisting nonconforming satellite dish antennas may be continued to be used for a period of one year from the date the ordinance codified in this section becomes effective.
(Prior code § 19-5.2.1; Ord. 1321 § 9, 10/24/16)
The following public and private uses may be permitted if the location and development are approved by the Planning Commission as provided in Chapter 17.96:
A. 
Civic and community clubs, not operated for profit, provided there is no license for the sale or consumption of liquor on the premises, and provided premises are not rented to others. If the total gross floor area of the proposed use is less than 5,000 square feet, it may be allowed with an Administrative Use Permit.
B. 
Country clubs and golf courses, excepting miniature courses and similar commercial enterprises.
C. 
Religious facilities, excluding rescue missions and temporary public assemblies, whether held in a permanent building or in a tent or other temporary building. Religious facilities with a total gross floor area of less than 5,000 square feet may be allowed with an Administrative Use Permit.
D. 
Museums not operated for profit. If the total gross floor area of the proposed nonprofit museum use is less than 5,000 square feet, it may be allowed with an Administrative Use Permit.
E. 
Parks and playgrounds.
F. 
Utility substations.
G. 
Rest home, limited to foster family home for aged persons, as defined by applicable law, or small group home. Such homes are limited to 20 persons who have reached the age of 65 years and provided appropriate licenses are obtained from the State of California.
H. 
Low-intensity educational institutions are subject to an Administrative Use Permit approval, must obtain appropriate licenses from the State of California, and be in accordance with the following:
1. 
One parking space must be provided: (a) for each employee; and (b) for every two students the low-intensity educational institution is designed to accommodate. All parking areas must conform to Chapter 17.88.
2. 
A site plan must be submitted to include proposed student loading and unloading area subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning.
3. 
A pedestrian safety plan must be submitted to include proposed safe paths of travel, such as crosswalks at signaled intersections and across parking lots. Crossing guards may also be recommended subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning.
4. 
A security plan must be submitted to include proposed safety measures such as security cameras, gates/fencing, security guards, and check-in/check-out procedures.
5. 
No incidental instruction, low-intensity educational institution, or high-intensity educational institution may be located within 750 linear feet from any other incidental instruction, low-intensity educational institution, or high-intensity educational institution.
6. 
Outdoor play hours are limited to the hours between nine a.m. and six p.m. if the play area is within 100 feet of an occupied residence.
7. 
Not more than an aggregate of 15% of the total gross floor area of available first floor building space within a commercial/retail center may be occupied by any incidental instruction, lowintensity educational institution, high-intensity educational institution, or combination. An inventory of the existing commercial/retail center uses must be submitted to the Planning Director, or designee, upon submitting an application.
8. 
Such other requirements as the Planning Director, or designee, finds necessary to ensure such use does not unduly interfere with the use and enjoyment of properties or streets in the surrounding areas.
I. 
Transitional/supportive housing similar to those residential types in this section, subject to Section 17.16.180.
(Prior code § 19-5.3; Ord. 1150 § 1 (Exh. 3), 11/26/07; Ord. 1252 § 3, 10/14/13; Ord. 1253 § 3, 10/14/13; Ord. 1319 § 10, 10/10/16; Ord. 1346 § 7, 10/23/17; Ord. 1417 § 10, 8/8/22)
All development in the R-1 Zone shall comply with the development standards set forth in this Chapter.
(Added during 2008 codification)
A. 
No building or structure shall exceed two stories or 30 feet in height, whichever is less.
B. 
No accessory building shall exceed one story in height or 18 feet, whichever is less. Additional height may be permitted, if deemed necessary, in order to match the roof pitch of the primary structure.
(Prior code §§ 19-5.4(a) and (C)(3)(d); Ord. 1179 § 1 (Exh. D), 5/26/09)
A. 
Every lot must have a front yard of not less than 20 feet from the front property line, and no building or structure or the enlargement thereof is permitted to encroach within the required front yard setback. Notwithstanding the foregoing, properties with less than the minimum required front yard setback are deemed to be conforming pursuant to Chapter 17.92.
B. 
Driveways, walkways or other areas available for parking shall not exceed 40% of the required front yard area.
(Prior code § 19-5.4(b); Ord. 1316 § 3, 9/26/16)
A. 
In the R-1 Zone every lot shall have side yards as follows:
1. 
Interior lots shall have a side-yard setback on each side of the main building of not less than five feet in width; provided, that for any legally constructed single family structure, a narrower sideyard, which was existing as of September 14, 2015, can be maintained; and provided, further, that any new construction or expansion or addition to that existing single family home, after that date, must provide a five-foot side-yard setback.
2. 
Corner lots and reversed corner lots shall have the following side yards for the main building:
a. 
On the side lot line which adjoins another lot, the side yard setback requirement shall be the same as that required for an interior lot.
b. 
On the side street side, the width of the required side yard setback shall be 10 feet. For properties developed with attached garages or attached carports which have access from a side street and the garage door or carport opens up toward the street, the setback indicated in Subsection (B)(3) shall govern.
B. 
Side yards for accessory buildings, garages or carports shall be as follows:
1. 
If an accessory building or garage is attached to a main building, then such accessory building or garage shall be counted as part of the main building and shall meet the development standards required for the main building.
2. 
A detached accessory building or garage adjoining any interior lot line may be located within the side yard setback when located completely to the rear of the main building on the property and at least 50 feet from the front property line; provided, that such structure is constructed to conform with the fire resistance requirements of the City building code, and provision is made for all drainage to be maintained on the subject property.
a. 
Attached carports may be located within the side-yard setback.
3. 
A private garage or carport located so as to have access from a side street with the garage door or carport open toward the street shall be located so there is a minimum of 10 feet of driveway in distance between the side property line abutting the street and the garage door or closest portion of the carport that opens onto said side street.
(Prior code § 19-5.4(c); Ord. 1150 § 1 (Exh. 3), 11/26/07; Ord. 1179 § 1 (Exh. D), 5/26/09; Ord. 1286 § 5, 1/15/15; Ord. 1298 § 4, 9/28/15)
A. 
In the R-1 Zone every lot shall have a rear yard as follows:
1. 
Interior lots, corner lots and reverse corner lots shall have a rear yard setback of not less than 15 feet.
2. 
Through Lots.
a. 
When all lots on a block are through lots and the front yards and rear yards are uniform along that block, then the through lots shall have a rear yard setback of not less than five feet. Through lots shall record a restrictive covenant relinquishing their right to access the rear of their property from the right-of-way adjacent to their rear property line lot to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
b. 
When lots on a block are comprised of both regular and through lots or through lots with development oriented toward different streets, then the through lots shall have a rear yard setback of not less than 20 feet. The Planning Director may approve through lots with a rear yard setback that is the average setback on the street but in no case shall the rear yard setback be less than 15 feet. Through lots shall record a restrictive covenant relinquishing their right to access the rear of their property from the right-of-way adjacent to their rear property line lot to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
c. 
Where such lots rear upon an alley, the rear yard setback shall not be less than five feet.
B. 
Rear yards for accessory buildings, garages or carports shall be as follows.
1. 
If a garage is attached to, and is a part of, or joined to the wall of the main building, such garage shall be counted as part of the main building.
2. 
If a carport, open patio, or similar, non-habitable open structure is attached to, and is a part of, or joined to the wall of the main building, then such carport, open patio, or similar structure may be located within the rear yard setback.
3. 
Detached accessory buildings, garages or carports on interior lots may be located in the rear yard setback.
4. 
Lots that rear upon an alley shall be no less than either 20 feet from the opposite side of the alley or 10 feet for a single-loaded alley.
(Prior code § 19-5.4(d); Ord. 1247 § 3, 8/12/13; Ord. 1286 § 5, 1/15/15; Ord. 1321 § 9, 10/24/16)
A. 
Minimum Requirement. The minimum lot area shall be not less than 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit, provided however that when a lot has less area than 5,000 square feet and was recorded as a separate lot on or before September 3, 1957, said lot may be occupied by not more than one dwelling unit.
B. 
Lot Sizes Larger than the Required Area. If a lot size greater than the minimum required 5,000 square feet in the R-1 Zone is required for said area, the zone designation shall be followed by a symbol indicating the minimum lot size in square feet (e.g., R-1-6000 means 6,000 square feet within a lot or parcel).
C. 
Residential Living Area Required. The minimum size of a dwelling unit to be used for residential purposes shall be not less than 950 square feet, exclusive of porches and garages.
(Prior code § 195.4(e))
A. 
Properties with one single-family residence shall provide a minimum of two enclosed parking spaces, with a minimum combined dimension of 20 feet in depth by 20 feet in width of clear and unobstructed floor space. Any legally constructed single-family home, that, as of September 14, 2015, had a garage with a minimum interior dimension of 18 feet in width by 18 feet in depth of clear and unobstructed floor space shall be considered conforming for purposes of this section.
B. 
Properties with two or more single family residences shall provide:
1. 
A minimum of two enclosed parking spaces shall be provided; and
2. 
One parking space shall be provided for each bedroom after the first two bedrooms which may be in tandem with the enclosed parking only; and
3. 
One open parking space shall be provided for each unit for the use of visitors.
C. 
A parking space is considered to be a minimum size of nine feet by 20 feet. All required parking for each single family residence must be adjacent to that structure. All requirements of Chapter 17.88 shall apply to this zone. Where the required parking cannot be reasonably complied with adjacent to the residence on lots of peculiar shape or location, the regulations herein specified may be modified upon application to the Planning Commission.
(Prior code § 19-5.4(f); Ord. 1150 § 1 (Exh. 3), 11/26/07; Ord. 1298 § 4, 9/28/15)
A. 
A minimum 10 foot-wide driveway is required. Properties with one single-family residence shall provide a minimum 10 foot-wide driveway. No new encroachment to the exiting driveways is permitted. In addition, any proposed driveways or extension of existing driveways must meet the minimum driveway width requirement established by this Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, properties with less than the minimum required driveway width are deemed to be conforming pursuant to Chapter 17.92.
B. 
Properties with two or more residential units shall provide:
1. 
Minimum 12 foot wide driveway, if wall exposures are less than 150 lineal feet from a street;
2. 
Minimum 20 foot wide driveway, if wall exposures are less than 300 lineal feet from a street for 10 or fewer units. Minimum 20 foot wide driveway maybe reduced to 15 feet if:
a. 
Sufficient fire flow exists;
b. 
Units more than 150 feet from the street are equipped with a domestic sprinkler system(s);
c. 
Encroachment into the 15 foot access requirement is only allowed if an existing front structure protrudes into the 15 foot access and cannot be reasonably moved or remodeled. However, in no case shall the encroachment reduce access to less than 12 feet wide.
3. 
Minimum 26 foot wide driveway with turnaround, if exposures are equal to or greater than 300 lineal feet from a street or more than 10 units.
C. 
The minimum required back-out space shall be in compliance with the "Parking Standards" diagram shown under Section 17.88.020.
D. 
If a portion of the required driveway width is also used as a back-out space and the minimum required back-out space is greater than the minimum required driveway width, the minimum required back-out space requirement shall apply for the portion of the driveway used as back-out space.
(Prior code § 195.4(g); Ord. 1150 § 1 (Exh. 3), 11/26/07; Ord. 1179 § 1 (Exh. D), 5/26/09; Ord. 1298 § 4, 9/28/15; Ord. 1316 § 3, 9/26/16)
The maximum lot coverage by all residential and accessory buildings shall not exceed 45%. Said lot coverage shall be computed by utilizing the actual roof area, not including eaves, of all residential and accessory buildings.
(Prior code § 19-5.4(h); Ord. 1281 § 7, 9/8/14)
The substructure of swimming pools shall be located not less than five feet from any side or rear property line and the interior finished surface of a swimming pool shall be located not less than five feet from the exterior finish of a house or structure.
(Prior code § 19-5.4(i))
Chain-link fences are prohibited within the front or street side yard setbacks. Any permanent fence is subject to approval by the City as permitted in Section 17.72.060.
(Prior code § 19-5.4(j))
Views of all ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from public streets behind a permanent and solid structure. In addition, all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from all public views and neighboring properties. Screening methods shall be architecturally compatible with the main building.
(Prior code § 19-5.4(k))
A. 
All required front-yard and street-facing side-yard setbacks, excluding driveways and walkways, shall be landscaped and maintained.
B. 
Any front-yard and street-facing side-yard setback areas consisting of water-efficient landscaping shall comply with the following:
1. 
Water-efficient landscape designs shall consist of low-water-use plants;
2. 
Decorative hardscape such as pavers, rocks, stone, brick, etc., may be used in the landscape design as an accent only. In no case shall the landscape design use a majority of decorative hardscape;
3. 
Water-efficient landscaping shall be provided with a permanent irrigation system adequate to meet the water needs of all landscape material. Irrigation systems shall be designed to minimize maintenance and water consumption; and
4. 
Site plan approval for water-efficient landscaping is required to ensure compliance with this subsection. An application, accompanied by plans, supporting information, and an application fee as established by City Council resolution must first be submitted to the Planning Department. The required content of the application, supporting information, and the plans shall be as determined by the Director of Planning.
C. 
Pilot Program. Notwithstanding the landscaping requirements for natural plant materials, the City Council hereby declares, for informational gathering only, one or more pilot programs to allow landscaping to consist of artificial turf may be approved by the Director of Planning; provided, that the Director shall first establish criteria and installation and maintenance standards for the artificial turf pilot program. If at any time in the future the City Council determines artificial turf will not be allowed in the City, including as a pilot program, then, within 10 years after notice from the City, any artificial turf approved as a pilot program shall be removed and replaced with natural plant materials by the owner of the property upon which the artificial turf was installed. Artificial turf may also be installed in the immediately adjacent parkway.
(Ord. 1281 § 7, 9/8/14)