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Chapter 17.28 — R-1A ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MOUNTAIN RESORT ZONE

Idyllwild Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Idyllwild

Chapter 17.28 - R-1A ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MOUNTAIN RESORT ZONE

Sections:

17.28.010 - Uses permitted.

A.

The following uses are permitted:

1.

One-family dwellings;

2.

Field crops, flower and vegetables gardening, tree crops, and greenhouses used only for purposes of propagation and culture, including the sale thereof from the premises and one unlighted sign that does not exceed two square feet in size pertaining to the sale of products;

3.

The noncommercial keeping of horses on lots not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in area and one hundred (100) feet in width, provided they are kept not less than one hundred (100) feet from any street and twenty (20) feet from any property line. A maximum of two horses per twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and, in any event, not more than four horses on a lot will be permitted. If a lot is one acre or more in area, poultry, crowing fowl (chickens only), rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, parakeets and other small fowl may be kept for the use of the occupants of the premises only. The poultry, crowing fowl,

rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, parakeets and small fowl shall be kept in an enclosed area located not less than twenty (20) feet from any property line and not less than fifty (50) feet from any residence and shall be maintained on the rear portion of the lot in conjunction with a residential use. If a lot is two acres or more in area, two sheep or goats or combination thereof may be kept in addition thereto provided they are kept not less than one hundred (100) feet from any street, twenty (20) feet from any property line and fifty (50) feet from any residence;

The keeping or raising of not more than four mature female crowing fowl (chickens only) on lots or parcels between seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet and thirty-nine thousand, nine hundred ninetynine (39,999) square feet or not more than twelve (12) mature female crowing fowl (chickens only) on lots of forty thousand (40,000) square feet or more for the use of the occupants of the premises. The crowing fowl shall be kept in an enclosed area located not less than twenty (20) feet from any property line and not less than fifty (50) feet from any residence and shall be maintained on the rear portion of the lot in conjunction with a residential use;

5.

Home occupations;

6.

Planned residential developments, provided a land division is approved pursuant to the provisions of county Ordinance No. 460 and the development standards in section 17.180.010 or 17.180.020;

7.

Real estate offices and insurance offices conducted as home occupations;

8.

Kennels and catteries are permitted provided they are approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.236;

9.

The noncommercial raising of not more than one miniature pig on lots from seven thousand two hundred (7,200) to nineteen thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (19,999) square feet or not more than two miniature pigs on lots of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, subject to the following conditions:

a.

Any person owning or having custody or control of a miniature pig over the age of four months shall pay for and obtain a license from the animal control department.

b.

Any miniature pig kept or maintained on a lot with a use permitted under subsection (A)(1) of this section shall be spayed or neutered as a condition of being licensed. No licensed shall be issued unless the owner or custodian of the miniature pig presents a valid certificate from a veterinarian. All unaltered miniature pigs shall be subject to immediate impoundment.

c.

No miniature pig may weigh more than two hundred (200) pounds.

d.

Any person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any miniature pig shall keep such pig exclusively upon his or her own premises; provided, however, such pig may be off such premises if under restraint of a competent person.

e.

The miniature pig must be kept in an enclosure that is no closer than thirty (30) feet from the front property line, fifteen (15) feet from any side or rear property line and no closer than thirty-five (35) feet of any dwelling unit other than the dwelling unit on the subject lot;

10.

Future Farmers of America (FFA) or 4-H projects conducted by the occupants of the premises. Provided, however, if the project involves crowing fowl, an unexpired crowing fowl affidavit form describing the project must be on file with the planning director. Affidavit forms are available at the planning department and may be filed free of charge.

11.

The outside storage of materials on improved lots or parcels of one-half acre to one acre provided the amount is limited to one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum height of three feet and on improved lots or parcels of one acre or more provided the amount is limited to two hundred (200) square feet with a maximum height of three feet.

B.

The following uses are permitted provided a plot plan has been approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.216:

1.

Beauty shops operated from a home by its inhabitants where no assistants are employed and the on-site sign is unlighted and does not exceed two square feet in area;

2.

Temporary real estate tract offices located within a subdivision, to be used only for and during the original sale of the subdivision, but not to exceed a period of two years in any event;

3.

Nurseries, horticultural;

4.

Public parks and public playgrounds, golf courses with standard length fairways, and country clubs.

5.

Reserved.

Child day care center.

C.

The following uses are permitted provided a conditional use permit has been granted pursuant to Chapter 17.200:

1.

Mobilehome parks, developed pursuant to Chapter 17.264.

D.

The following uses are permitted provided a public use permit has been granted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.208:

1.

Churches, temples and other places of religious worship.

E.

Any use that is not specifically listed in subsections B., C. and D. may be considered a permitted or conditionally permitted use provided that the planning director finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the permit process which governs the category in which it falls.

(Ord. 348.4087 § 11, 2003; Ord. 348.3966 § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 348.3954 §§ 8—10, 2000; Ord. 348.3888 § 2, 1999; Ord. 348.3881, 1999; Ord. 348.3857, 1999; Ord. 348.3828, 1998; Ord. 348 § 6.25)

(Ord. No. 348.4596, § 3, 2-10-2009; Ord. 348.4713, § 2, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 348.4911, § 3, 9-10-2019)

17.28.020 - Other regulations.

A.

Building height shall not exceed three stories, with a maximum height of forty (40) feet.

B.

Required lot area shall not be less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

C.

In no case shall more than fifty (50) percent of any lot be covered by buildings.

D.

Minimum yard requirements are as follows:

1.

The front yard shall not be less than twenty (20) feet, measured from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure.

2.

Side yards on interior and through lots shall not be less than ten (10) percent of the width of the lot, but not less than three feet in width in any event, and need not exceed a width of five feet. Side yards on corner and reversed corner lots shall be not less than ten (10) feet from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure, upon which the main building sides, except that where the lot is less than fifty (50) feet wide the yard need not exceed twenty (20) percent of the width of the lot.

3.

The rear yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

4.

No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in section 17.172.140.

E.

Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.188.

(Ord. 348.3881, 1999; Ord. 348.3828, 1998; Ord. 348.3447, 1992; Ord. 348.3010, 1989; Ord. 348.2669, 1987; Ord. 348.2140, 1983; Ord. 348.1327, 1974; Ord. 348.459, 1966; Ord. 348 §§ 6.25, 6.26)

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Contents — Idyllwild Zoning Code
Idyllwild Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.04 — COUNTY LAND USE
  2. Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLANS
  3. Chapter 17.12 — ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS AND DISTRICTS
  4. Chapter 17.16 — R-R RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  5. Chapter 17.20 — R-R-O RURAL RESIDENTIAL, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Z…
  6. Chapter 17.24 — R-1 ONE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  7. Chapter 17.28 — R-1A ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MOUNTAIN RESORT ZONE
  8. Chapter 17.32 — R-A RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL ZONE
  9. Chapter 17.36 — R-2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  10. Chapter 17.40 — R-2A LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  11. Chapter 17.44 — R-3 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  12. Chapter 17.48 — R-3A VILLAGE TOURIST RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  13. Chapter 17.52 — R-T MOBILEHOME SUBDIVISIONS AND MOBILEHOME PAR…
  14. Chapter 17.56 — R-T-R MOBILEHOME SUBDIVISION, RURAL ZONE
  15. Chapter 17.60 — R-4 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  16. Chapter 17.64 — R-5 OPEN AREA COMBINING ZONE, RESIDENTIAL DEVE…
  17. Chapter 17.67 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  18. Chapter 17.68 — R-6 RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE ZONE
  19. Chapter 17.70 — R-7 ZONE (HIGHEST DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
  20. Chapter 17.72 — C-1 AND C-P GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONES
  21. Chapter 17.73 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  22. Chapter 17.76 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  23. Chapter 17.78 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  24. Chapter 17.79 — C-T ZONE (TOURIST COMMERCIAL)
  25. Chapter 17.80 — C-P-S SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
  26. Chapter 17.82 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR
  27. Chapter 17.84 — C-R RURAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
  28. Chapter 17.88 — C-O COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE
  29. Chapter 17.90 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  30. Chapter 17.92 — R-VC RUBIDOUX-VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  31. Chapter 17.94 — MU ZONE (MIXED USE)
  32. Chapter 17.96 — I-P INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONE
  33. Chapter 17.97 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  34. Chapter 17.100 — M-SC MANUFACTURING-SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  35. Chapter 17.104 — M-M MANUFACTURING-MEDIUM ZONE
  36. Chapter 17.105 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  37. Chapter 17.106 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  38. Chapter 17.107 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  39. Chapter 17.108 — M-H MANUFACTURING-HEAVY ZONE
  40. Chapter 17.109 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  41. Chapter 17.110 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  42. Chapter 17.111 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  43. Chapter 17.112 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  44. Chapter 17.113 — M-R MINERAL RESOURCES ZONE
  45. Chapter 17.114 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  46. Chapter 17.115 — MIXED USE OVERLAYS
  47. Chapter 17.116 — M-R-A MINERAL RESOURCES AND RELATED MANUFACTU…
  48. Chapter 17.120 — A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURE ZONE
  49. Chapter 17.123 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  50. Chapter 17.124 — A-P LIGHT AGRICULTURE WITH POULTRY ZONE
  51. Chapter 17.128 — A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURE ZONE
  52. Chapter 17.132 — A-D AGRICULTURE-DAIRY ZONE
  53. Chapter 17.136 — C/V CITRUS/VINEYARD ZONE
  54. Chapter 17.140 — C-C/V COMMERCIAL CITRUS/VINEYARD ZONE
  55. Chapter 17.142 — WINE COUNTRY ZONES (WC)
  56. Chapter 17.144 — W-2 CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT AREAS ZONE
  57. Chapter 17.148 — R-D REGULATED DEVELOPMENT AREAS ZONE
  58. Chapter 17.152 — N-A NATURAL ASSETS ZONE
  59. Chapter 17.156 — W-2-M CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT AREA WITH MOBILE…
  60. Chapter 17.160 — W-1 WATERCOURSE, WATERSHED AND CONSERVATION A…
  61. Chapter 17.164 — W-E WIND ENERGY RESOURCE ZONE
  62. Chapter 17.168 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE
  63. Chapter 17.172 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  64. Chapter 17.176 — SPECIAL STUDIES ZONES—GEOLOGIC REPORT REQUIRE…
  65. Chapter 17.180 — STANDARDS FOR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  66. Chapter 17.188 — OFF-STREET VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS
  67. Chapter 17.192 — PERMIT APPLICATIONS
  68. Chapter 17.196 — VARIANCES
  69. Chapter 17.200 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  70. Chapter 17.206 — CROWING FOWL PERMITS
  71. Chapter 17.208 — PUBLIC USE PERMITS
  72. Chapter 17.212 — FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
  73. Chapter 17.216 — PLOT PLANS
  74. Chapter 17.220 — REVOCATION OF VARIANCES AND PERMITS
  75. Chapter 17.224 — COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WE…
  76. Chapter 17.228 — MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED PERMITS
  77. Chapter 17.232 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY SITING PERMIT
  78. Chapter 17.236 — KENNELS AND CATTERIES
  79. Chapter 17.240 — MINI-WAREHOUSES
  80. Chapter 17.244 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
  81. Chapter 17.248 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES
  82. Chapter 17.252 — ADVERTISING REGULATIONS
  83. Chapter 17.254 — TERMPORARY SIGNS
  84. Chapter 17.256 — TEMPORARY EVENTS
  85. Chapter 17.260 — MOBILEHOMES
  86. Chapter 17.264 — MOBILEHOME PARKS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  87. Chapter 17.268 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
  88. Chapter 17.272 — COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
  89. Chapter 17.276 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
  90. Chapter 17.277 — WIRELESS FACILITIES
  91. Chapter 17.280 — AMENDMENTS AND CHANGE OF ZONE
  92. Chapter 17.284 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
  93. Chapter 17.288 — METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
  94. Chapter 17.290 — PAROLEE-PROBATIONER HOMES
  95. Chapter 17.291 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.292 — BERMUDA DUNES NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERL…
  97. Chapter 17.294 — ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
  98. Chapter 17.296 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  99. Chapter 17.298 — UNATTENDED DONATION BINS
  100. Chapter 17.300 — Mobile Food Trucks
  101. Chapter 17.302 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES
  102. Chapter 17.306 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP ACTIVITIES
  103. Chapter 17.310 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS
  104. Chapter 17.314 — HOUSING ALTERNATIVES
  105. Chapter 17.318 — RANCHO COMMUNITY EVENT FACILITIES

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