HomeMy WebLinkAbout361 ORDINANCE NO. 361
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE TOWN OF LOS ,ALTOS HILLS
REGARDING SETBACK LINES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
wishes to allow certain architectural features to encroach into
required setbacks..
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town of Los Altos Hills does ORDAIN as
follows:
Section 1. Amendment of Code. Section 10-1.505(b) of
Article 5 (Area, Coverage, Height, and Setback Limitations) of
Chapter 1 (Zoning) of Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) is
hereby amended to read:
(b) Exceptions to the setback line requirements are as
follows:
-(1) Portions of patios and decks may extend five (5)
feet beyond the setback line established in subsection
(c) of this Section 10-1.505 if those portions are
everywhere less than two (2) feet above natural grade.
(2) For additions and remodels to existing legally
constructed structures with eaves that currently extend
beyond the required setbacks, the addition or remodel
shall be allowed to be constructed so as to match the
existing eave extension.
(3) For additions, remodels and new construction on
properties where the options for siting of structures
are substantially constrained by existing natural
features of the lot (e.g. , steep slopes, significant
natural water courses, unusual lot configurations or
,size, mature oak trees, earthquake fault zones, or
native vegetation) or by dedicated conservation, open
space, or access easements, eaves may extend into any
front, side, or rear yard not more than four (4) feet.
This exception may be granted in writing by the Town
Planner; provided that, the Town Planner, in his or her
discretion, may have the Planning Commission make this
determination. If the applicant disagrees with the
Town Planner's decision, the applicant may request that
the Planning Commission make this determination and the
Planning Commission shall do so. Nothing in this
section nor any decision made under this section shall
preclude a property owner from applying for a variance
under Article 11.
Section 2. Environmental Review. Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act, and as noted in the
negative declaration on file with the Town, the Council finds
that this ordinance will result in no significant environmental
impacts.
Section 3. Effective Date; Posting. This ordinance
shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date of its
passage, and shall be posted within the Town of Los Altos Hills
in three (3) public places.
INTRODUCED: December 2, 1992
PASSED: December 16, 1992
AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard and-:"Johnson
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Siegel
B
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ci Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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