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5-1-2: - DEFINITIONS.

Hidden Hills Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Hidden Hills

  • A. Definition of Terms: Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply to this Title:

City or Local Agency: The City of Hidden Hills.

Commission, Planning Commission, Planning Agency or Advisory Agency: The Hidden Hills City Council.

Council, Governing Body or Legislative Body: The City Council of the City of Hidden Hills.

Local Planning Law: Refers to Division 1 of Title 7 (commencing with Section 65100) of the Government Code.

Person: Refers to any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company or corporation and any Municipal, political or governmental corporation, district, body or agency other than the City of Hidden Hills, and shall include any group or combination of such persons or entities acting as a unit.

Planning Director: The Planning Director means the person designated by the City Manager to serve as the City's Planning Director.

Subdivision Map Act or Map Act: Refers to Division 2 of Title 7 (commencing with Section 66410) of the Government Code.

Zoning Act: Refers to Division 1 of Title 7 (commencing with Section 65800) of the Government Code.

  • B. Adoption of Zoning Act and Map Act Definitions: Except as otherwise provided herein, the definitions now or hereinafter set forth in the Local Planning Law, Zoning Act and the Map Act are hereby incorporated by this reference and made a part hereof.

  • (Ord. 164, 2-2-85; 1994 Code; Ord. No. 384, § 2, 3-13-2023)

CHAPTER 2 - ZONING

ARTICLE A. - GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS; DEFINITIONS

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▸ Contents — Hidden Hills Zoning Code
Hidden Hills Zoning Code
  1. 5-1-1: - PURPOSE AND SCOPE.
  2. 5-1-2: - DEFINITIONS.
  3. 5-2A-1: - SHORT TITLE AND SCOPE.
  4. 5-2A-2: - FACTORS CONSIDERED IN CREATION OF ZONES.
  5. 5-2A-3: - DEFINITIONS.
  6. 5-2A-5: - COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS.
  7. 5-2B-2: - ZONES ESTABLISHED.
  8. 5-2B-3: - ZONING MAP.
  9. 5-2C-2: - LOT SIZE AND COVERAGE.
  10. 5-2C-3: - BUILDING HEIGHT.
  11. 5-2C-4: - YARDS AND SETBACKS.
  12. 5-2C-5: - OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
  13. 5-2D-2: - BUILDING HEIGHT.
  14. 5-2D-3: - OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
  15. 5-2E-1: - PERMITTED USES.
  16. 5-2E-2: - LOT SIZE AND COVERAGE.
  17. 5-2E-3: - BUILDING HEIGHT.
  18. 5-2E-4: - YARDS AND SETBACKS.
  19. 5-2E-5: - OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
  20. 5-2F-1: - PERMITTED USES.
  21. 5-2F-2: - CONDITIONAL USES.
  22. 5-2F-3: - PROHIBITED USES.
  23. 5-2F-4: - NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES.
  24. 5-2F-5: - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
  25. 5-2F-6: - ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED.
  26. 5-2F-8: - EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
  27. 5-2F-9: - AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY.
  28. 5-2F-10: - Hours of Operation.
  29. 5-2G-1: - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
  30. 5-2G-2: - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
  31. 5-2H-1: - PURPOSE AND INTENT.
  32. 5-2H-2: - COMPATIBILITY OF STRUCTURE.
  33. 5-2H-3: - OBJECTIVES.
  34. 5-2H-4: - SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS.
  35. 5-2H-6: - EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPEAL.
  36. 5-2H-7: - SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATION.
  37. 5-2H-8: - EXPIRATION OF APPROVAL.
  38. 5-2H-9: - COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.
  39. Article I — CHANGES AND EXCEPTIONS
  40. Article L — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  41. Article M — DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
  42. Chapter 3 — LAND DIVISIONS
  43. Chapter 4 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  44. Chapter 5-5 — BUILDING STANDARDS
  45. Chapter 9 — POST-DISASTER RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
  46. Chapter 9 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  47. Chapter 10 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  48. Chapter 11 — COMMERCIAL USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

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