Part 3 — RV RESIDENTIAL-VERY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT

The RV district is intended for large lot development suitable for equestrian and agricultural oriented uses as well as areas with twenty-five (25) percent or greater slope which require careful design consideration to minimize grading and visual impact. Only those uses which are complimentary to and can exist in harmony with such limitations shall be permitted.

The limitations in the RV land use district, as to uses and structures, shall be as follows.

In any RV land use district, the following special standards shall apply.

(Ord. No. 11-388, § 5, 12-14-2011)

9224.1. - Livestock and poultry raising standards.

Livestock and poultry raising shall conform to the following requirements:

A.

Poultry, fowl and rabbits not to exceed fifty (50) birds and twenty-four (24) rabbits;

B.

Pigeons not to exceed twelve (12) per parcel;

C.

A maximum of any combination of horses and other equines, cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep or goats not to exceed eighteen (18) per acre.

1.

The raising, maintaining, keeping or grazing of horses and other equines, and cattle, including the breeding and training thereof shall be limited to a maximum of eight (8) adult animals per acre:

a.

No raising or grazing of any animals shall occur as a part of, nor shall be conducted in conjunction with, any dairy, livestock feed yard, livestock sales yard or commercial riding academy located on the same premises;

2.

A maximum of any combination of adult llamas or alpacas not to exceed ten (10) per acre;

3.

A maximum of any combination of adult sheep or goats not to exceed ten (10) per acre;

D.

Hogs or pigs shall be permitted, provided:

1.

That said animals are, as a condition of use, located not less than fifty (50) feet from any street and not less than fifty (50) feet from the side or rear lines of any lot parcel of land or buildings used for human habitation;

2.

That said animals shall not be fed any market refuse or similar imported ingredient or anything other than table refuse from meals consumed on the same lot or parcel of land, or grain;

3.

That no more than two (2) weaned hogs or pigs are kept, except for 4-H projects;

4.

That said animals shall be penned;

E.

No animals or fowl, except dogs and cats kept as domestic pets, shall be housed, stalled, lodged, maintained or confined in a building or structure within thirty-five (35) feet of any street or structure designed for human habitation. This provision excludes corrals;

F.

All animals shall be maintained and controlled in a safe and healthy manner so as to not cause any private or public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 205, § 1, 3-25-92)

The RL district is intended to include large lots which with adequate design standards can provide for equestrian uses in conjunction with residential and related development.

The limitations in the RL land use district, as to uses and structures, shall be as follows.

In any RL land use district, the following special standards shall apply.

The RS district is intended to encourage the development of conventional single-family detached residential development, with related compatible uses and full community levels of service and public improvements.

The regulations are also intended to ensure that new homes or additions to an existing home in established residential neighborhoods are designed in a manner that is compatible with the neighborhood character.

(Ord. No. 09-358, § 6, 1-18-2009)

The limitations in the RS land use district, as to uses and structures, shall be as follows.

Subject to the provisions of section 9281 et seq. and chapter 6, the following development standards shall apply in the RS district.

In any RS land use district, the following special standards shall apply.

9244.1. - Livestock and poultry raising standards.

Livestock and poultry raising shall conform to the following requirements:

A.

Poultry, fowl, and rabbits not to exceed fifty (50) birds and twenty-four (24) rabbits;

B.

Pigeons not to exceed twelve (12) per parcel;

C.

A maximum of any combination of horses and other equines, cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep or goats not to exceed eighteen (18) per acre.

1.

The raising, maintaining, keeping or grazing of horses and other equines, and cattle, including the breeding and training thereof shall be limited to a maximum of eight (8) adult animals per acre:

a.

No raising or grazing of any animals shall occur as a part of, nor shall be conducted in conjunction with, any dairy, livestock feed yard, livestock sales yard or commercial riding academy located on the same premises;

2.

A maximum of any combination of adult llamas or alpacas not to exceed ten (10) per acre;

3.

A maximum of any combination of adult sheep or goats not to exceed ten (10) per acre;

D.

Hogs or pigs shall be permitted, provided:

1.

That said animals are, as a condition of use, located not less than fifty (50) feet from any street and not less than fifty (50) feet from the side or rear lines of any lot parcel of land or buildings used for human habitation;

That said animals shall not be fed any market refuse or similar imported ingredient or anything other than table refuse from meals consumed on the same lot or parcel of land, or grain;

3.

That no more than two (2) weaned hogs or pigs are kept, except for 4-H projects;

4.

That said animals shall be penned;

E.

No animals or fowl, except dogs and cats kept as domestic pets, shall be housed, stalled, lodged, maintained or confined in a building or structure within thirty-five (35) feet of any street or structure designed for human habitation. This provision excludes corrals;

F.

All animals shall be maintained and controlled in a safe and healthy manner so as to not cause any private or public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 205, § 1, 3-25-92)

9244.2. - Preservation of natural drainage courses.

No substantial development shall occur which results in the substantial alteration of any known drainage course. The following shall apply to all property in the RS land use district, which contains established drainage courses:

A.

No development shall result in the alteration of a known drainage course, except when it can be proved that said development will correct conditions which are hazardous to the public health and safety;

B.

No structures or parts of structures shall overhang, project, or protrude into any known drainage course;

C.

Fences and other structures, culverts and bridges, which must be constructed within drainage courses, shall be designed to the requirements of the city so as to prevent an obstruction or division of drainage flow and to minimize adverse effects to natural riparian vegetation and ecosystems;

D.

Any fill of designated drainage courses shall be limited to the amount necessary to resolve health or safety hazards;

E.

All development shall, to the extent possible, enhance the natural amenities of a known drainage course;

F.

No development shall occur without adequate provision for the maintenance of known drainage courses.

9245—9250. - Reserved.

PART 6. - RM RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT

The RM district is intended for residential development consisting of single-family residences on small lot subdivisions, duplexes, townhomes, and apartments to be established in appropriate areas at a medium range of population density consistent with sound standards of public health and safety.

(Ord. No. 22-461, § 4, 8-24-2022)

The limitations in the RM district, as to uses and structures, shall be as follows.

Subject to the provisions of section 9281 et seq. and chapter 6, the following development standards shall apply in the RM district; provided, however, that where the provisions of section 9281 et seq. or chapter 6 conflict with the provisions of this part, the provisions of this part shall apply.

(Ord. No. 22-461, § 4, 8-24-2022)

In any RM land use district, the following special standards shall apply.

The RH district is intended to provide for higher density condominiums, apartments and related uses at appropriate locations consistent with sound standards of public health and safety.

The limitations in the RH district as to uses and structures shall be as follows.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the following development standards shall apply in the RH district.

In any RH land use district, the following special standards shall apply.

9274.1. - Site plan review.

All uses not requiring any other discretionary approval, and not requiring ministerial approval, shall not be permitted unless a site plan review is obtained pursuant to the provisions of chapter 6.

(Ord. No. 22-461, § 5, 8-24-2022)

9274.2 - Design standard.

Design standards in the RH district are as set forth in section 9663 et seq.

(Ord. No. 22-461, § 5, 8-24-2022)

9275—9280. - Reserved.

PART 9. - SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL USE STANDARDS

The purpose of the following special use standards is to provide specific criteria for the development of the indicated uses.

The purpose of these sections is to establish the appropriate criteria for institutional-oriented uses that require a conditional use permit in the various residential land use districts. Such uses include churches, large day care centers, homes for aged persons, homes for children, convents and monasteries, private schools, and similar uses.

9282.1. - Location criteria.

The following locations are considered appropriate for institutional uses:

A.

On major, fully improved public through streets, particularly on corners;

B.

On larger lots so that the impacts can be mitigated;

C.

On lots with good access and adequate areas for parking and open space.

This section provides standards for the development and maintenance of accessory dwelling units (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADU), in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22. A substantial portion of the City of Agoura Hills is located in a designated "very high fire hazard severity zone" and this chapter ensures that ADUs and JADUs are developed and operated on adequate sites, at proper and desirable locations, and that the goals and objectives of the general plan are observed.

(Ord. No. 21-456, § 12, 8-25-2021)

Editor's note— Ordinance No. 21-456, § 12, adopted August 25, 2021, repealed the former section 9283, and enacted a new section 9283 as set out herein. The former section pertained to "accessory dwelling units; purpose" and derived from Ord. No. 434, § 14, 1-10-2018.

The purpose of the following standards is to establish criteria for the utilization of mobile homes as certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, in lieu of standard construction. These standards shall not apply to mobile home parks.

The purpose of this section is to set forth performance standards for the operation and licensing of large family day care homes for children. These standards are intended to ensure that large family day care homes for children in residential districts do not adversely impact the adjacent neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 225, § 8, 4-14-93)

The conduct of business in residential units may be permitted under the provisions of this section. It is the intent of this section to:

A.

Ensure the compatibility of home occupations with other uses permitted in the residential districts;

B.

Maintain and preserve the character of residential neighborhoods; and

C.

Promote the efficient use of public services and facilities by assuring these services are provided to the residential population for which they were planned and constructed, rather than commercial uses.

The following regulations are intended to provide guidelines for the maintenance of animals as pets in all land use districts.

Cross reference— Animal control, § 3300 et seq.

The purpose of the following standards are to establish specific criteria for ancillary uses related to both residential and commercial use structures.

This part provides objective development and design standards and permit processing procedures for housing development projects containing no more than two (2) residential units within single-family residential zones (RS, RL, and RV zoning districts) in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.21.

(Ord. No. 23-471, § 3, 7-12-2023)